Summary: At the 80th anniversary reception commemorating the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War on September 3rd, Xi Jinping emphasized prioritizing the people's interests and striving to improve their well-being. Xi has stressed the importance of addressing the people's concerns, improving their living standards, and ensuring the benefits of modernization are shared by all. He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and children, and has called for strengthened social security systems. Xi Jinping has also emphasized that "there are no minor issues when it comes to people's livelihoods," and that resolving livelihood issues reduces social conflict and promotes harmony. The article makes no reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the 15th Plenary Session of the China-Russia Committee for Friendship, Peace and Development held in Vladivostok. Xi emphasized the committee's role in promoting friendship and cooperation over the past 28 years and its service to the overall China-Russia relationship. He expressed hope that the committee would continue to act as a main channel for people-to-people exchanges. Vladimir Putin also sent a congratulatory message to the plenary session. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: Marking the anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan, the article emphasizes China's commitment to world peace and development. Xi Jinping's pronouncements highlight the shared global aspiration for peace and China's dedication to upholding international fairness and justice. The piece underscores China's role in promoting peace through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and the concept of a shared future for mankind. It positions China as a force for global stability, advocating for dialogue over confrontation and win-win cooperation. The article implicitly contrasts China's approach with alternative paths of war, antagonism, and zero-sum outcomes, without explicitly mentioning the United States.
Summary: In commemoration of 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's speech resonated deeply with cadres and workers in state-owned enterprises, financial institutions, and universities, who expressed their commitment to national rejuvenation. Individuals from various sectors, including aviation, energy, finance, and education, emphasized the importance of remembering history, contributing to technological self-reliance, and promoting peaceful development in a complex international environment. They pledged to apply the spirit of the war to their current roles, from developing advanced technologies to serving the people and supporting rural revitalization. A professor from Nanjing University, Zhang Sheng, highlighted the importance of China remaining on the side of historical correctness and human civilization, which has implications for China's role in the world, though the article does not specifically mention the United States. Cadres committed to building a strong ocean-based economy.
Summary: The New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region Memorial Hall in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province, commemorates the history of the New Fourth Army and the local population's resistance against Japanese forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The memorial highlights the close relationship between the army and the people, who supported the soldiers with supplies and manpower. The area is developing red tourism and leveraging its cultural heritage to boost the local economy. The county is promoting new industries such as intelligent vehicles, new energy, and biomedicine, and is working to foster green development and economic growth in the former revolutionary base area. There are no mentions of U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On September 6th, citizens and tourists visited and took photos in front of the commemorative landmarks on Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The occasion was the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The photo was taken by Zhang Wujun of the People's Daily. No specific officials or US-China relations were mentioned in the provided context.
Summary: In the first seven months of 2023, China's service trade grew steadily, with a total import and export value of 4578.16 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.2%, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Knowledge-intensive service trade also saw growth, with imports and exports reaching 1775.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.8%. Exports of knowledge-intensive services reached 1025.33 billion yuan, an increase of 8.6%. Travel services experienced the fastest export growth, up 62.9%.
Summary: In the first seven months of 2023, China's light industry experienced steady growth, with revenues of enterprises above designated size increasing by 4.1% to 13.2 trillion yuan. Production remained stable, with the added value of light industry increasing by 6.7%. The retail sales of 11 categories of light industrial products grew by 11.4%, indicating expanding market demand. Exports of light industrial goods demonstrated resilience, with light industrial machinery and household appliances exports increasing significantly, by 17.1% and 4.2% respectively.
Summary: Xi Jinping attended a reception commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, emphasizing China's commitment to peaceful development and its role as a force for global peace and stability. International figures interviewed by People's Daily highlighted the significance of China's victory and its contributions to the global fight against fascism. Speakers noted China's commitment to multilateralism and a more just global order, especially in the face of rising unilateralism. The need to avoid conflict and promote cooperation among nations was emphasized, as was the importance of remembering history. One interviewee from the United States expressed belief that China would be a central force for stability and progress in the world.
Summary: Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative, proposed during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Tianjin summit, outlines principles and methods for improving global governance and fostering a community with a shared future. The initiative emphasizes adherence to sovereign equality, international law, multilateralism, and a people-centered approach, aligning with the UN Charter. It aims to enhance the effectiveness of the existing international system, not to dismantle it, and address global challenges effectively. The initiative has been praised by UN Secretary-General Guterres, who emphasized the importance of upholding the UN-centered international system. Azerbaijan's President Aliyev called the initiative an important and timely effort to improve international relations based on sovereign equality and respect for the UN Charter and international law.
Summary: Algerian Minister of Veterans Affairs Laïd Rebiga stated that China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression transcends borders as a symbol of resistance against oppression. He emphasized China's support for Algeria's liberation struggle, seeing it as a testament to solidarity. Rebiga highlighted China's significant contributions to the Allied victory against fascism, including delaying Japan's southward advance, and its role in forming the international anti-fascist alliance alongside the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union. He noted China's current efforts to promote a more just global order and its commitment to dialogue over conflict. He expressed confidence in the future of Algeria-China relations.
Summary: Marking the 80th anniversary of WWII victory, the Chinese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan emphasized the shared anti-fascist history of China and Kyrgyzstan, highlighting their joint struggle against aggressors and the deep friendship forged during the war. He noted Kyrgyzstan's firm adherence to the One China principle and support for China's sovereignty, as reaffirmed during Kyrgyz President Zaparov's February state visit where the leaders signed a joint statement deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. The ambassador highlighted China's position as Kyrgyzstan's top trade, import, and investment partner, and emphasized the progress in Belt and Road cooperation, including the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project. The article notes the countries' shared stance on international issues and trade.
Summary: According to Ruslan Kenzhayev, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Uzbekistan's *Narodnoe Slovo*, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) promotes genuinely equal, mutually beneficial, and sustainable cooperation without political thresholds or coercion, positioning it as a key instrument for uniting the Global South. Kenzhayev highlighted China's role as the rotating chair, emphasizing its commitment to the "Shanghai Spirit" and focusing on sustainable development through numerous activities covering political, security, economic, and cultural fields. Kenzhayev noted that Uzbekistan and China are injecting strong momentum into the SCO's development and advocating for peaceful resolution of global issues, contributing certainty and positive energy to regional peace and prosperity, and jointly promoting a more just and reasonable international order. No specific mentions of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations are present within the article.
Summary: A China-Laos photography and art exhibition, "Wings of 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, was held in Vientiane, Laos, from August 31st to September 6th. The exhibition highlighted friendly relations between China and Laos. Lao employees of the China-Laos Railway were among the attendees. The event was reported by the Asia-Pacific Center branch of this newspaper.
Summary: The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on cooperation between the UN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), proposed by China. China's acting Permanent Representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, introduced the draft resolution, emphasizing the SCO's growth and the global governance initiative proposed by Xi Jinping at the SCO+ meeting in Tianjin. Several countries, including Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Pakistan, and Iran, praised the Tianjin summit and China's role as chair, seeing Xi's global governance initiative as crucial for addressing global challenges. The resolution highlights the SCO's constructive role in promoting regional peace and its support for the UN system. No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations occurred in the article.
Summary: This article profiles Mu Ruiying, a Tsinghua University student and volunteer at the September 3rd commemoration event, highlighting her experience and family history rooted in revolutionary service. Mu was inspired by witnessing the military parade and assisting attendees. Her great-grandparents' wartime experiences, including service in the Red Army and as a battlefield medic, deeply influenced her patriotism. A guest encouraged her to contribute to the country's development in the future. Mu expressed her commitment to national rejuvenation and contributing to the nation's future.
Summary: Wang Zhiwei, a student at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and a veteran who served on the border, participated in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan. As a member of the choir, Wang was inspired by the experience and the sight of his former unit's flag, which he stated was originally presented by Zhu De. He has become an active participant in volunteer service and national defense education. Wang expressed his desire to use his expertise to contribute to China's national defense. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the ongoing 2025 "new energy vehicle going to the countryside" campaign, focusing on rural residents' concerns beyond vehicle quality, such as convenient after-sales service, available subsidies, and accessible charging infrastructure. It highlights experiences from Jiangsu, Hunan, and Guangxi, where local governments and businesses are addressing these concerns by offering subsidies, door-to-door services, and expanding charging infrastructure in rural areas. Jiangsu Province data suggests that the new-for-old subsidies are helping to increase the percentage of new energy vehicles purchased. Guangxi is also implementing pilot projects to address the lack of charging infrastructure in rural areas.
Summary: Industry experts predict rural sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) will exceed 4 million units in 2025, driven by lower running costs and improved safety compared to alternatives. The "NEVs going to the countryside" campaign offers high-quality products tailored to rural needs, stimulating consumer potential in a market where penetration rates are lower than in major cities. New developments in the 2025 campaign include a wider variety of models better suited to rural requirements, with enhanced capabilities and cargo space. Integrated promotional packages are being offered to encourage sales in these areas. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan, Xi Jinping's speech resonated deeply with cadres and workers in centrally-administered enterprises, financial institutions, and universities, who expressed their commitment to national rejuvenation. Individuals from various sectors, including aviation, energy, finance, education, manufacturing, agriculture, and shipbuilding, emphasized the importance of remembering history and contributing to China's modernization. They pledged to strengthen China's technological self-reliance, promote rural revitalization, and build a strong maritime power. The report underscores the call to action for these sectors to contribute to the "Chinese-style modernization" and national rejuvenation. The article does mention that Zhang Sheng from Nanjing University noted the importance of China's peaceful development amid a complex international environment.
Summary: The National Data Administration reports progress in building a national data infrastructure focused on releasing the value of data as a factor of production. Key developments include publishing guidelines for national data infrastructure construction and optimizing the allocation of computing power resources, particularly in western regions. The Administration is piloting six technology routes in 18 cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, and has established a three-tier technical architecture comprising regional and city-level nodes across 16 provinces/regions. An integrated computing power network experimental verification platform has been built, monitoring and scheduling diverse computing resources across different entities and regions.
Summary: Veteran of the Second Sino-Japanese War, Shen Bingchen, who is also a member of the New Fourth Army, watched the military parade from Tiananmen Rostrum as a veteran representative. Shen emphasized the honor of shaking hands with Xi Jinping, stating it belonged to all his comrades. Shen, who joined the army in 1941, recalled the hardships of fighting with inferior equipment and stressed the importance of self-reliance and not expecting peace to come easily. He highlighted the advancements in China's military technology and expressed confidence in China's ability to defeat any enemy, stating that China is now strong. Shen emphasized that China's current strength is not what it used to be.
Summary: The article reports on veteran Liu Shiyue's experience attending the 80th anniversary commemoration of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, where he met with Xi Jinping. Liu Shiyue expressed his excitement about the advancements in China's military technology displayed during the parade and emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by his comrades. He also stressed the importance of continued learning and service to the Party. The article notes his son, Liu Yan, accompanied him, and relayed that Liu Shiyue pays close attention to military news.
Summary: Zhang Shenghua, father of deceased pilot Zhang Chao, visited his son's grave after attending the 80th anniversary commemoration of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and WWII. Zhang Shenghua relayed details of the military parade to his son, emphasizing the domestically developed aircraft and equipment. He noted the advancements in China's military capabilities, expressing pride in the nation's self-reliance and the protection afforded to its citizens. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: During recent heavy rainfall and flooding in several regions of China, including Gansu, Beijing, and Hebei, numerous firefighters, many of whom are Party members, were deployed for rescue and relief efforts. These firefighters faced hazardous conditions, including landslides, road washouts, and communication disruptions, to reach and evacuate stranded residents. In multiple instances, firefighters prioritized rescuing villagers, establishing communication lines, and ensuring the safety of those affected by the disasters. The article emphasizes the role of Party members in taking the lead during these crises, highlighting their commitment to serving the people. The report does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article highlights the actions of Chinese firefighters, particularly CCP members, in recent flood relief efforts. It emphasizes their dedication and willingness to take risks, portraying them as embodying the Party's ideals of service and sacrifice. The article asserts their actions represent the CCP flag flying high at the grassroots level. Their bravery in rescuing citizens and restoring infrastructure is emphasized. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A tropical depression in the South China Sea is expected to intensify into Typhoon No. 16, forecasted to make landfall along the western and central Guangdong coast between the night of September 7th and the morning of September 8th. Consequently, southern China, especially Guangdong, will experience heavy rainfall and strong winds from September 6th to 10th. In response, China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters initiated a Level IV emergency response for Guangdong and Hainan. A working group has been dispatched to Guangdong to assist in flood and typhoon prevention efforts. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region Memorial Hall in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province, commemorates the history of the New Fourth Army and the local people's resistance against Japanese forces. The memorial highlights the unity between the army and the people, showcasing artifacts and stories of soldiers and civilians who fought together. The area is also promoting tourism and economic development by leveraging its "red" history and natural resources, with villagers opening guesthouses and teahouses. The county is also developing emerging industries, with the output value of emerging industries in the county exceeding 100 billion yuan in 2024. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: The 2025 Global Industrial Internet Conference commenced in Shenyang, Liaoning, on September 6th, focusing on the theme of "Digital New Chapter, Intelligent New Quality." Participants from government, business, academia, research, and enterprises discussed innovative development in the industrial internet. The conference, featuring an exhibition area with interactive intelligent robots, will run until September 8th.
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Summary: This article celebrates the 20th anniversary of China's "Special Teacher Program" (特岗计划), which has deployed over a million teachers to rural schools in underdeveloped regions. It highlights the dedication of these teachers, including individuals like Zhao Haolan and Liu Yuzhong, who chose to stay in rural areas despite hardships, improving education quality. The article also discusses initiatives like the "National Training Program" (国培计划) and the "Excellent Teacher Program" (优师计划), aiming to enhance teachers' skills and attract talent to rural education. Furthermore, it notes improved benefits and support for rural teachers, encouraging them to remain in their positions. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of rural education in preventing poverty and highlights the efforts to provide quality education to every child.
Summary: The headmaster of the Huaping Girls' High School in Yunnan province, a recipient of the "July 1st Medal," emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for girls from mountainous regions to broaden their horizons through education and exposure to the outside world. She highlighted the dedication of the teachers, many of whom sacrificed personal well-being to support the students. She also noted that while access to education has improved, challenges remain in addressing disparities in family education and encouraging graduates to return to contribute to the development of their hometowns. The headmaster expressed hope that more talent would return to develop industries and engage in education, so that children in the mountains can have better access to education.
Summary: This article is a personal reflection by a Tsinghua University doctoral student who was a "Moving China 2024 Person of the Year" about the influence of their elementary school music teacher. The author describes the simple classroom and the teacher's encouragement, which fostered confidence. Though the author realized they were not musically gifted later, the early encouragement had a lasting impact. The author expresses gratitude to the teacher and all rural teachers for instilling courage and confidence in their students. The article does not discuss Chinese politics, specific officials, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article consists of four short letters from students to their teachers, expressing gratitude for their support and encouragement. Each student recounts specific instances where their teacher provided academic assistance, personal care, or boosted their confidence. The students hail from different regions of China. There is no mention of the United States.
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Summary: Hong Kong is actively promoting carbon reduction through various initiatives, including waste reduction and energy conservation, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and contribute to China's "dual carbon" goals. These efforts encompass food waste recycling, as seen in creative cooking competitions, and building energy efficiency programs, like the "Energy Saving Charter 2025." Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan showcased cooling coating technology developed by a local company at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Tse also highlighted initiatives to transform waste plastics into higher-value products, supported by the Low Carbon Green Research Fund. This fund, under the Environment and Ecology Bureau, has allocated approximately HKD 147 million to 33 local green tech projects.
Summary: At a meeting 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 stated that the Chinese nation is a great nation that is not afraid of tyranny and is self-reliant. The article emphasized the contributions of compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese, in the war. The article criticized the Lai Ching-te administration in Taiwan for distorting the history of the war and downplaying the significance of Taiwan's recovery, accusing them of betraying history and the nation. The piece frames national unity as essential for realizing the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation.
Summary: A commemoration was held in Beijing on September 3rd, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Lin Zhen, a Hong Kong veteran of the war and former transportation officer for the Dongjiang Column Hong Kong Kowloon Independent Brigade, attended the ceremony. The Xinhua News Agency reported on the event with a photo by Lu Ye.
Summary: The "United Hearts Across Ten Thousand Miles" exhibition at the China Overseas Chinese History Museum commemorates overseas Chinese contributions to China's resistance against Japan and the global fight against fascism. The exhibition features artifacts that highlight the financial and material support, military service, and activism of overseas Chinese communities, including demonstrations in New York City. It emphasizes their sacrifices and dedication to China during a time of national crisis, such as the efforts of Nanyang (Southeast Asian) Chinese mechanics on the Yunnan-Burma Road. The exhibition links this historical solidarity to the present-day contributions of overseas Chinese to China's development.
Summary: A group of over 40 journalists from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong participated in a joint interview event in Hunan, China, focusing on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery. The journalists visited historical sites of the war against Japan, like the Yingzhushan battlefield and the Zhijiang Memorial Hall, which holds artifacts donated by descendants of Taiwanese anti-Japanese generals. They also explored Hunan's economic development, including visits to high-tech enterprises and agricultural cooperation projects, with some drawing parallels to the Utopian ideal of "Peach Blossom Spring". The event also included discussions about Taiwanese participation in Hunan's entertainment industry, such as the "Singer 2025" program. The trip aimed to foster shared historical memory, cultural identity, and consensus on development between the two sides of the Strait.
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Summary: The article emphasizes the consensus within the scientific community that AI is rapidly advancing scientific research, particularly in fields like life sciences and materials science. It argues that AI can help researchers overcome cognitive limitations and develop new research tools, highlighting the need for "general-purpose integration" (通专融合) to drive systemic change in research paradigms. Shanghai AI Laboratory's "Book Scholar" multimodal model is presented as an example of integrating diverse scientific data for scientific discovery, with applications in quantum computing and drug development. The author anticipates AI becoming a key engine for interdisciplinary breakthroughs and accelerating the development of scientific large models. The article does not discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A visit to the Zangmu Hydropower Station in Tibet highlighted its role in alleviating power shortages by providing a stable energy source. Scientific advancements are boosting Tibetan agriculture, exemplified by the cultivation of high-yield turnips and improved walnut farming through collaborative research and technology. Local companies are innovating in Tibetan medicine and specialized appliances, increasing production efficiency and creating jobs. These technological advancements are supported by the government through policies such as the "innovation-driven development strategy" and are improving the lives of Tibetans through better infrastructure and access to essential goods.
Summary: The article highlights the contributions of Chinese scientists during the Second Sino-Japanese War, emphasizing their commitment to national salvation through scientific advancements. Chen Kangbai, upon returning from Germany, established a research institute in Yan'an and improved salt production, later contributing to military production. Zhang Guangdou abandoned his studies in the U.S. to develop hydroelectric power for defense industries. Other scientists like Le Tianyu, Hua Shoujun, and Xie Jiarong focused on agricultural advancements, paper production, and mineral exploration respectively, all aimed at supporting the war effort. The scientists worked to overcome resource scarcity and logistical challenges to support the war effort, contributing to China's resistance against Japan.
Summary: Huawei's HarmonyOS 5, a self-developed operating system, now powers over 14 million devices. Released in October 2024, HarmonyOS 5 aims for complete autonomy from open-source code. The system features cross-device connectivity and AI integration, and has been installed on over 50 Huawei products. Separately, Inspur has released its MetaBrain SD200 AI server for large language models. The server supports trillion-parameter models, and is already in commercial use.
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Summary: Recent art exhibitions in Beijing are focusing on the theme of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, with "People Will Win," "Mainstay," and "Painting Souls" exhibitions showcasing historical perspectives and the spirit of the Chinese nation during wartime. The exhibitions highlight the visual representation of historical memory, the inheritance of the spirit of the war, and the integration of individual heroes with the history of the war. These works emphasize historical authenticity and the dedication of artists to documenting and promoting the war effort. The exhibitions aim to inspire remembrance, cherish peace, and promote innovation in artistic narrative. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: During the Anti-Japanese War, Chinese artists disseminated art abroad, initially relying on individual efforts like exhibitions and sales led by figures such as Xu Beihong to raise funds and support. From 1937-1939, exhibitions like the Chinese Revolutionary Art Exhibition toured Europe, showcasing woodcuts and comics that depicted the war and the resilience of the Chinese people. This art gained international attention, leading to exhibitions in the Soviet Union and later in the United States, including a display of Chinese woodcuts carried by President Roosevelt's special envoy, Willkie, and features in publications like *Life* magazine. After the war, these works continued to circulate internationally, influencing post-war Japanese thought and solidifying China's role in the global anti-fascist effort. The author advocates for creating a global database and promoting these works to connect them with contemporary cultural narratives and highlight China's contribution to World War II.
Summary: The article discusses the cultural significance of Bailu (White Dew) in Chinese art, highlighting how painters throughout history have depicted its themes of nature, resilience, and introspection. Artists like Bian Shoumin and those who created *Luyan Tu* (Reed Goose Painting) used imagery of reeds and geese to explore themes of perseverance and the changing seasons. Other paintings, such as Lin Chun's *Grape and Insects*, capture the ripeness of autumn. Contemporary artists like Liu Wanming continue to reinterpret Bailu's essence with modern techniques, evoking a sense of nostalgia and connection to nature. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: An art and literature exhibition titled "Simple and Upright Towards the Sun" is being held at the Zhejiang Art Museum to commemorate the 110th anniversary of artist Mo Pu's birth. The exhibition highlights Mo Pu's life as a revolutionary, artist, and educator, showcasing his dedication to the Communist Party and his commitment to integrating art with the lives of the people, including his participation in anti-Japanese movements. Mo Pu later became the President of Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts, advocating for realism and laying the foundation for the teaching characteristics of the China Academy of Art. The exhibition aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Mo Pu's spirit and artistic character. There is no mention of the United States.
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Summary: The People's Fine Arts Publishing House (人民美术出版社) is relaunching its prestigious "Da Hong Pao" (大红袍) series of art publications, now as a registered trademark, to reaffirm its quality and address past irregularities. The series, known for showcasing prominent modern and contemporary Chinese artists, aims to promote high-quality art publications and revitalize the brand. The relaunched "Da Hong Pao" will focus on works that demonstrate both artistic skill and intellectual depth, embracing a broader range of art forms beyond traditional Chinese painting, including oil painting, printmaking, sculpture, and calligraphy. It will also utilize digital technology and new media to create visual "art scenes" and reach a wider audience. The goal is for "Da Hong Pao" to not only be a series of books, but also a force that "leads the way" in art.
Summary: This article is from the People's Daily and includes an email address for submissions. The article features a design by Cai Huawei. The article's content is not discernible from the provided information.
By: 本报记者 申少铁 李 洋
On September 3rd, at the reception commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "At any time, we must take the people's heart as our heart and the world's benefit as our benefit, and make unremitting efforts to enhance the people's well-being."
Our Party has always regarded benefiting the people as its fundamental value orientation, always thinking about what the people think and doing what the people entrust, and constantly turning the people's yearning for a better life into reality.
Ensuring and improving people's livelihoods in development is a major task of Chinese-style modernization and an important manifestation of the people-centered development philosophy. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "We must always adhere to being people-centered, respond to the needs and concerns of the masses in a timely and effective manner, do practical things for the people with heart and soul, continuously improve the people's living standards, and allow the fruits of modernization to benefit all the people more and more fairly."
Always concerned, constantly thinking about the "small things" of people's livelihood—
In January of this year, on the eve of the Spring Festival, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) went to Liaoning (辽宁) to visit and comfort grassroots cadres and the masses, and came to the home of Lang Suolan (郎素兰), a family of four generations. Asking about income and expenses, the General Secretary asked with concern: "What difficulties do you still have in your life now?"
Clothing, food, housing, transportation, education, medical care, and elderly care all provide a sense of gain. "The community takes special care of us elderly people," Lang Suolan (郎素兰) said, looking at the community workers and praising them repeatedly.
In addition to being gratified, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) explained in a simple and profound way: "Community work is a matter for thousands of households. The position of community work connects the top and the bottom, but one must look downward. 'Thousands of threads from above' are also for the people, and ultimately must be implemented on the people, especially to take good care of the 'old and the young'."
In October 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made a special trip to Liuchixiang (六尺巷), Six-Foot Lane, in the ancient city of Tongcheng (桐城), Anhui (安徽), during his inspection in Anhui (安徽). A small alley about 100 meters long and only two meters wide witnessed a story of mutual humility and valuing harmony from more than 300 years ago.
"Humility, modesty, and valuing harmony are all virtues of the Chinese nation, which have been integrated into the genes of the Chinese people. Wherever we go, we consciously inherit this spirit." Drawing on the past to speak about the present, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized, "People's livelihood is no small matter. If we handle the affairs of people's livelihood well, there will be fewer social contradictions and society will be more harmonious."
Going to villagers' homes to ask if they are living well; going to the fields to understand whether grain yields have increased; going to community elderly care service centers to care about how the elderly are living... Each grassroots inspection and each warm-hearted remark are full of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) deep concern for people's livelihoods. "I have always been concerned about the employment and income increase, the 'old and the young', education, medical care, and other issues that everyone cares about."
Doing a good job in top-level design and improving the social security system—
As a basic institutional guarantee for ensuring and improving people's livelihoods, maintaining social equity, and enhancing the people's well-being, social security is of great significance for promoting economic and social development and realizing the sharing of the fruits of reform and development by the broad masses of the people. It is a major issue in governing the country and ensuring its stability.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized, "Strengthen inclusive, basic, and bottom-line people's livelihood construction, and solve the most concerning, most direct, and most realistic interest issues of the people." This is an earnest expectation and clear requirement put forward from a strategic and overall perspective, and it is also a profound feeling for the people to earnestly do good and practical things to the hearts of the masses.
Since the new era, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has repeatedly studied a series of reform plans such as the overall plan for reforming and improving the basic old-age insurance system and the opinions on deepening the reform of the medical security system, and made top-level designs for the construction of China's social security system. As of the end of June 2025, the number of people participating in basic old-age, unemployment, and work-related injury insurance in China reached 1.071 billion, 245 million, and 300 million, respectively. In recent years, the annual participation rate in basic medical insurance in China has stabilized at 95%. As of the end of last year, the number of participants was approximately 1.327 billion, and the world's largest social security system has been built.
Focusing on urgent difficulties and anxieties, and guarding the bottom line of people's livelihood—
From requiring "strengthening the employment-first policy and focusing on stabilizing and expanding employment" to clarifying "more consciously taking high-quality and full employment as a priority goal of economic and social development, so that the process of high-quality development becomes a process of improving the quality and expanding the capacity of employment," and then to deploying "employment should be placed in a prominent position, and solid work should be done in the employment of key groups such as college graduates, migrant workers, and veterans," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has always attached great importance to employment, placing the solution of the people's employment problems in a more prominent position, and striving to achieve higher quality and fuller employment.
Employment is the most basic livelihood. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, an average of 13 million new jobs have been created in urban areas every year, providing important support for improving people's livelihoods and economic development.
Not only employment, but also focusing on the urgent difficulties and anxieties of the masses in terms of medical treatment, childcare, and elderly care, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has strengthened top-level design and overall planning, launched a series of people's livelihood reform measures, guarded the bottom line of people's livelihood, and made the people feel more fulfilled, happier, and safer.
The dream of a moderately prosperous society, the dream of a strong country, and the Chinese dream are, in the final analysis, the "dream of happiness" of the common people.
On the new journey, always adhering to being people-centered and continuously meeting the people's yearning for a better life will surely form a strong synergy to promote Chinese-style modernization.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 6th. On September 6th, the 15th Plenary Session of the China-Russia Committee on Friendship, Peace and Development was held in Vladivostok, Russia. President Xi Jinping (习近平) sent a congratulatory message to the plenary session.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that since its establishment 28 years ago, the China-Russia Committee on Friendship, Peace and Development has adhered to its original mission of promoting friendship and cooperation, fully serving the overall situation of China-Russia relations, and strengthening the social and public opinion foundation of the two countries' relations. It is hoped that the committee will take this meeting as an opportunity to actively play the role of the main channel for people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, and write a new chapter of friendship in which the people of the two countries know and love each other and 风雨同舟 (fēng yǔ tóng zhōu - "share the same boat in wind and rain," to stick together through thick and thin).
On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin (普京) also sent a congratulatory message to the plenary session.
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Remembering the day of the great historical victory is also a moment of gathering the forces of justice and peace.
"The noble cause of human peace and development will surely triumph!" General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) powerful words profoundly reveal the laws of human social development and express the common aspirations of people all over the world for peace, love of peace, and defense of peace.
At this moment, the world is watching. In Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京), 80,000 peace doves, carrying the wishes of peace and development, fly over the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑) and towards the blue sky.
This scene is touching. "I was born in a country ravaged by war... I really hope to live a life like the Chinese people." Witnessing the mighty army marching through Tiananmen (天安门) with sonorous steps, a foreign media reporter was moved to tears.
History and reality profoundly show that peace and development are the common aspirations of people of all countries, and the trend of the times of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win results is unstoppable.
"Fighting for the survival of the country, fighting for the rejuvenation of the nation, and fighting for human justice," the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国人民抗日战争) has had great significance from the very beginning in saving human civilization and defending world peace.
The determination to regard death as going home "未惜头颅新故国，甘将热血沃中华" and the shared hatred of the enemy "一寸山河一寸血，一抔热土一抔魂"... After 14 years of bloody battles, the Chinese people completely defeated the Japanese militarist aggressors, announcing the complete victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. This is a historical turning point for the Chinese nation from a deep crisis in modern times to a great rejuvenation, and also a major turning point in world development.
Among the reviewed formations, a bright "peace blue" is particularly dazzling. Coming for peace and adhering to peace, this year marks the 35th anniversary of China's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations. A total of more than 50,000 peacekeepers have been dispatched, and 17 Chinese peacekeepers have sacrificed their precious lives in the line of duty... Forged in steel in the flames of war, and born to death in desperation, the Chinese people especially understand the hard-won nature of a good life, and are more committed to maintaining world peace and tranquility with practical actions.
Today, China's development continues to create new opportunities and open up new spaces for the world. The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) has brought together more than 3/4 of the world's countries, the four major global initiatives have injected stability and certainty into a turbulent world, the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom for all mankind express the universal pursuit and yearning of people of all countries, and the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind has been written into the UN General Assembly resolution for eight consecutive years... From the historical answer of the "Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence" (和平共处五项原则) to the era answer of "building a community with a shared future for mankind," China has always been a mainstay in maintaining world peace and international fairness and justice.
At present, the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and mankind is once again standing at a crossroads, facing the choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, win-win or zero-sum. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) solemn declaration of "three any times" demonstrates his global vision and the responsibility of a major country:
At any time, we must promote the common values of all mankind, firmly defend international fairness and justice, and let the world be filled with righteousness and clarity; at any time, we must adhere to the path of peaceful development, firmly safeguard world peace and tranquility, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind; at any time, we must take the people's heart as our heart and the world's benefit as our benefit, and make unremitting efforts to improve the well-being of the people.
Taking history as a mirror and valuing peace, China will always be a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world, and will firmly be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a maintainer of the international order.
We live in an era full of challenges, but also an era full of hope. Building a community with a shared future for mankind is where the future of people of all countries lies. Following the great path of the world, living in harmony, cooperating and winning together, prosperity can last and security can be guaranteed.
Let us move towards the beautiful vision of world peace and development, and towards the bright future of building a community with a shared future for mankind!
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Drawing strength from the depths of history, striving unremittingly for the great cause of rejuvenation.
Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War has sparked enthusiastic responses among cadres and employees of centrally-administered enterprises, centrally-administered financial enterprises, and centrally-administered universities.
Everyone expressed that they must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, be of one heart and one mind, build on past achievements and open up the future, transform the great spirit of the War of Resistance into a powerful force for forging ahead in the new era, and continuously achieve new victories in the magnificent journey of building a strong country and realizing the rejuvenation of the nation.
Remembering History Illuminates the Journey Forward
Mourning the martyrs, we, the younger generation, must strengthen ourselves.
On the reviewing stand, seeing formations of warplanes equipped with domestically-produced aero-engines flying over Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), Yin Zeyong (尹泽勇), an expert from the Aero Engine Corporation of China and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, felt extremely proud and filled with emotion.
"The Chinese nation is a great nation that is not afraid of brute force, is self-reliant, and strives for self-improvement. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech profoundly expounded the spiritual code for us to move from suffering to glory." As the chief designer of the "Yulong" aero-engine, Yin Zeyong (尹泽勇), who has been rooted in the front line of scientific research for many years, has witnessed the process of China's aviation industry breaking through difficulties and achieving leapfrog development.
"We aviation personnel will keep our responsibilities and missions firmly in mind and make greater contributions to achieving high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology and building a strong aviation country." Yin Zeyong (尹泽勇) is full of confidence.
The flames of war have receded, and the mountains and rivers are beautiful.
In Yan'an (延安), the sacred place of the revolution, Qiu Yitong (邱绎同), the squad leader of the Zao Yuan (枣园) Power Line Station of the State Grid Shaanxi Yan'an (国网陕西延安供电公司) Power Supply Company, watched the grand commemoration ceremony through live television. "The Chinese people fought bravely against powerful enemies with unwavering determination and built a great wall with their flesh and blood, achieving the first complete victory against foreign invasion in modern times." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) words lingered in his mind for a long time.
"Countless revolutionary martyrs exchanged their lives for our current happy life." Qiu Yitong (邱绎同) said, "Being on the front line of energy and electricity supply, we must take the spirit of General Secretary's important speech as a guide, make contributions based on our positions, and safeguard the lights of thousands of homes with a more high-spirited fighting spirit and pragmatic work style."
The best way to remember history is to create new history.
Selected as a global systemically important bank for 14 consecutive years, with overseas institutions covering 64 countries and regions... As a large state-owned bank with a long history, the Bank of China's internationalization has continued to improve, becoming a vivid footnote to China's deep integration into the world economic landscape.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward clear requirements for inheriting and carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, and we feel that we shoulder heavy responsibilities." Zhang Xinyuan (张欣园), general manager of the Transaction Banking Department of the Bank of China, said, "In the past, the financial front was an important force in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Today, we must adhere to our original aspiration of serving the country through finance, grasp reform and promote development, and serve the overall situation of economic and social development with high-quality financial services."
History carries the past and also inspires the future.
Having listened to General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech on the spot, Sun Laibin (孙来斌), a professor at the School of Marxism of Peking University (北京大学), deeply resonated. "General Secretary's important speech comprehensively expounded the great significance and far-reaching impact of the victory of the War of Resistance, profoundly revealed the inevitable logic of historical progress, and will gather a surging force for realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." Sun Laibin (孙来斌) said that as a university teacher, he must guide students to establish correct views of history, nation, country, and culture, cultivate a strong sense of national identity, and strive to cultivate talents of the times who can shoulder the important task of national rejuvenation.
Unite as One to Perpetuate the Flame of the Spirit
The river of history is surging, and the spirit is passed on from generation to generation.
Seeing advanced domestically-produced equipment appearing in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) on live television, Liu Tie (刘铁), a national model worker and chief technician of the Steelmaking General Plant of Angang Steel (鞍钢股份炼钢总厂), was greatly encouraged.
"The best inheritance is struggle. General Secretary emphasized that the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a great and arduous war. As industrial workers in the new era, we will deeply integrate the great spirit of the War of Resistance into the fiery practice of building a strong country, be fearless of the difficulties and obstacles in technological breakthroughs, be brave in innovation, dare to break through, and strive to stand up the steel backbone of 'major country heavy equipment'."
In Qingyang (庆阳), Gansu (甘肃) in early autumn, modern agricultural greenhouses are scattered like stars, and the air is filled with the fragrance of fruits and vegetables.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech filled Hui Xingrui (惠兴瑞), manager of the Farmer Finance Department of the Agricultural Bank of China Gansu Qingyang Huanxian (中国农业银行甘肃庆阳环县支行) Branch, with enthusiasm.
"We are a generation that grew up listening to the touching and tearful stories of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. We are fortunate to live in an era of peace, and we must inherit the spirit of our predecessors, do our job conscientiously, help revitalize the countryside, serve the real economy, and let the great spirit of the War of Resistance shine with new brilliance in the new era." Hui Xingrui's (惠兴瑞) tone was firm.
Talking about the scenes of the commemoration ceremony, Zhang Sheng (张生), a professor at the Institute of New China History of Nanjing University (南京大学), was deeply moved. "Peace is the prerequisite for development. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that 'the Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history and on the side of human civilization and progress.' This important assertion has practical significance in the current complex international situation." Zhang Sheng (张生) said that, learning from history and looking to the future, we must unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and inject stability and certainty into the world.
"Striving forward with determination and courage," the powerful call issued by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made Sun Jianping (孙剑平), deputy governor of the Jiangxi (江西) Branch of the China Development Bank (国家开发银行江西分行), feel greatly encouraged: "To start a business based on our work position is the best inheritance of the great spirit of the War of Resistance. We will deeply practice the political and people-oriented nature of financial work, focus on key areas of economic and social development, and continuously demonstrate new achievements in the process of financial services for Chinese-style modernization with greater efforts and more practical measures."
Practical Action and Responsibility to Jointly Build the Great Rejuvenation
"Unite and struggle to comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization!" General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech has inspired the enthusiasm of hundreds of millions of people.
The reeds of Baiyangdian (白洋淀) wither and flourish year after year, and the stories of heroes are sung from generation to generation. More than 80 years ago, this red hot land wrote a legendary chapter of resisting Japan and saving the country. Today, the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), which carries the mission of "a millennium plan, a national event," is growing vigorously.
"Only by not forgetting where we came from can we find a way out." Dang Yizhang (党毅章), project manager of the Xiong'an (雄安) China Construction First Group (中建一局) Huaneng (华能) Headquarters, said that he must take General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech as a guide, always keep his mission in mind, stick to his position like his predecessors defended their positions, continue to struggle in the construction wave of the new era, and contribute to the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
The road of history twists and turns, and the pace of progress is always forward.
Managing pension assets of more than 2 trillion yuan, and continuously improving the health insurance system... In recent years, China Life (中国人寿) has sought development through reform and innovation, and played a good role as an economic shock absorber and social stabilizer.
"A prosperous and peaceful world is hard-won, and we must cherish it and work harder." After carefully studying General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, Liu Yanting (刘彦婷), manager of the Medical Insurance Business Division of the Health Insurance Department of China Life Insurance Company (中国人寿集团旗下寿险公司健康保险事业部), was firm in her belief, "I will focus on the urgent needs and expectations of the people with a stronger sense of responsibility and mission, improve financial service capabilities, and work hard to meet the people's growing needs for a better life."
Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学), which was born in a time of national crisis, is accelerating the construction of a world-class university with Chinese characteristics after a century of vicissitudes. On the morning of September 3, more than 7,800 freshmen participating in military training watched the live broadcast of the commemoration ceremony simultaneously.
"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable!" General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech made Qiao Sen (乔森), counselor of the Zhongshan School of Medicine of Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学中山医学院), feel excited.
"Each generation has its own mission, and each generation has its own responsibility. We must guide young students to inherit the patriotic feelings and unyielding spirit of their predecessors, shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to them by the times, study hard, increase their talents, and contribute their youth to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." Qiao Sen (乔森) said.
The road ahead is never smooth. Looking to the future, the only thing to do is to strengthen confidence and move forward bravely.
The sonorous steps in front of Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) are still echoing, and thousands of miles away in the deep blue territory, the power of a strong country is forging ahead. In July of this year, after 6 years of hard work, China's first deep-sea green intelligent technology test ship "Future" (未来号) was officially delivered.
"We will keep General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech firmly in mind, practice our mission and responsibility, bravely climb the peak of science and technology, live up to the times, live up to our youth, and live up to the expectations of the Party and the people, and continue to contribute wisdom and strength to the construction of a maritime power and the great cause of national rejuvenation." Ye Cong (叶聪), director of the 702 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Group (中船集团七〇二所) and chief commander of the "Future" (未来号) construction, was full of pride.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 6)
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In Meishan Town (煤山镇), Changxing County (长兴县), Huzhou City (湖州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), visitors stream to the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region Memorial Hall (新四军苏浙军区纪念馆). Looking up, the eight bold characters "The army and the people are united, invincible" ("军民团结 无往不胜") are striking.
"My grandfather was a soldier in the New Fourth Army (新四军). I have been influenced by him since I was a child. I hope my explanation can help more people understand that period of fighting," said guide Shi Jialu (史佳璐). Looking at the exhibits, many visitors' eyes welled up with tears.
During the Anti-Japanese War, Meishan Town (煤山镇) was the location of an important command organization of the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region (新四军苏浙军区), witnessing the glorious history of the local army and people fighting against the enemy. Changxing County (长兴县), located at the junction of Jiangsu (苏), Zhejiang (浙), and Anhui (皖) provinces, carries forward the great spirit of the Anti-Japanese War, and strives to write a new chapter of development in the green mountains and clear waters.
Army-People Unity, Passing on the Red Spirit from Generation to Generation
In the memorial hall, there is a Type 92 infantry gun (replica). Looking at it, Hong A'de (洪阿德), a 99-year-old veteran of the New Fourth Army (新四军), was lost in thought—
In September 1943, the invading Japanese army launched the Su Zhe Wan Border Campaign (苏浙皖边战役). Subsequently, the Sixteenth Brigade of the New Fourth Army (新四军十六旅) went to Changxing (长兴) to open up a base area, and the guerrillas also arrived in Changxing (长兴). On March 29, 1944, the New Fourth Army (新四军) won a victory in Hangcun (杭村), Guangde (广德), Anhui (安徽), and captured a Type 92 infantry gun.
"We secretly transported the infantry gun to the deep mountains, and the Japanese army couldn't find it even with **九牛二虎之力** (jiǔ niú èr hǔ zhī lì - "nine bulls two tigers strength," tremendous effort). Later, this gun helped us capture many Japanese puppet strongholds in the Changxing Campaign (长兴战役)!" Hong A'de (洪阿德) recalled vividly the story of "Hangcun capturing the big gun, Hexi bombing the bunker."
In early 1945, the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region (新四军苏浙军区) was established in Meishan Town (煤山镇), with Su Yu (粟裕) as the commander of the military region. The Su Zhe Military Region (苏浙军区) successively established command posts, headquarters, rear hospitals, etc. here, leaving one of the most complete and largest revolutionary sites in the Jiangnan area, writing a touching story of army-people unity and heroic resistance against Japan—
Wei Yiping (韦一平), the political commissar who wrote "Our position is in front of the masses" and sacrificed heroically to allow his comrades to transfer safely; Xu Changsheng (徐昌胜), a 13-year-old nurse who did not reveal information even under the enemy's torture; Wang Yuanzhen (王元珍), a martyr who died heroically in the fire, regarding death as going home... The heroic deeds of the Su Zhe Military Region (苏浙军区) are admirable.
While the New Fourth Army (新四军) fought bloody battles on the front lines, the people of Changxing (长兴) spontaneously organized to transport food and military supplies to the soldiers, helping to carry stretchers and rescue the wounded. Singing the folk song "To eat vegetables, eat the heart of the cabbage; to be a soldier, be a soldier of the New Fourth Army," the young and middle-aged people of Changxing (长兴) joined the New Fourth Army (新四军) one after another.
As the smoke of history dissipates, the red bloodline is passed on from generation to generation, becoming more and more vibrant—
A few hundred meters away from the Su Zhe Military Region Memorial Hall (新四军苏浙军区纪念馆), the "Bugle Square" and "Military Garden" in Huaikan Central Primary School (槐坎中心小学), Meishan Town (煤山镇), are very eye-catching. Since 1997, the school has organized "Little Explainer" activities and built four red culture-themed exhibition halls on campus. The young explainers use their childish voices to tell the moving stories of the past to citizens and tourists.
Red and Green Integration, Jointly Drawing a New Cultural Picture
Surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation, the Jinzhongling Ancient Road (金钟岭古道) connects Zhejiang (浙江) and Anhui (安徽) provinces, attracting many hiking enthusiasts. It also has another name, "Meeting Ancient Road"—on January 6, 1945, the Sixteenth Brigade of the New Fourth Army (新四军十六旅) and the main force of the First Division of the New Fourth Army (新四军一师) met in Yangfeng Village (仰峰村), Meishan Town (煤山镇).
As the first batch of homestays in Yangfeng Village (仰峰村), Hou Hanzhong's (侯汉忠) homestay is not far from the old site of the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region Headquarters (新四军苏浙军区司令部). Taking guests there, Hou Hanzhong (侯汉忠) told the story of his family's resistance against Japan: "My father worked in the Su Zhe Military Region Headquarters (苏浙军区司令部) back then. General Su Yu (粟裕) ate and lived with him, giving him a lot of care in life. This is true army-people affection!"
From the red resources such as the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region Memorial Hall (新四军苏浙军区纪念馆) to the bamboo forests in the mountains and hundreds of ancient ginkgo trees in the village, Yangfeng Village (仰峰村), which has red memories and green resources, many villagers have opened homestays, tea houses, restaurants, etc., and their lives are getting better and better.
At the same time, more cultural genes about Changxing (长兴) are also bursting with vitality—
In the Tang Dynasty, Lu Yu (陆羽) wrote China's first tea monograph, "The Classic of Tea" (《茶经》), in Changxing (长兴), and recommended the local Zisun Tea (紫笋茶) as tribute tea. Many literati and poets came to taste tea, admire the scenery, and compose poems. Learning about tea culture, watching tea art performances, and experiencing the tea-making process... In the Datang Tribute Tea Courtyard (大唐贡茶院) in Guzhu Village (顾渚村), Shuikou Township (水口乡), Changxing County (长兴县), tourists come in an endless stream. In the first seven months of this year, Guzhu Village (顾渚村) received 2,244,800 tourists, a significant increase compared with the same period last year.
The Qiliting Site (七里亭遗址) in Changxing County (长兴县) rewrote the archaeological map of the Paleolithic Age, proving the million-year cultural roots of Zhejiang (浙江); the excavation of the Jiangjiashan Site (江家山遗址) cleared hundreds of Majiabang Culture (马家浜文化), Songze Culture (崧泽文化), and Liangzhu Culture (良渚文化) tombs, and unearthed many cultural relics that filled the gaps in domestic archaeology... Located on the shore of Taihu Lake (太湖), a special museum systematically presents the cultural roots and historical features of Changxing (长兴) since ancient times, attracting many tourists to visit and check in.
At present, a Taihu No. 9 Highway (太湖9号公路) organically connects Changxing's (长兴) red tourism attractions, Taihu Lake (太湖) coastline, and traditional villages. Driving slowly, among the green mountains and clear waters, tourists from all directions follow the red footprints and indulge in the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers.
Old Areas Renewed, Cultivating New Momentum for Development
In Xinchuan Village (新川村), Meishan Town (煤山镇), bamboo forests sway on the mountains, streams gurgle under the mountains, and residential buildings are distributed among them.
"In the past, we were the 'three old areas' that combined old revolutionary areas, poor mountainous areas, and traditional industrial and mining areas," said Hu Chunqiang (胡春强), deputy secretary of the Xinchuan Village (新川村) Party Committee, talking about the past.
Xinchuan (新川) has a complex and hidden terrain. In the autumn of 1943, Liu Biesheng (刘别生), the head of the Forty-eighth Regiment of the Sixteenth Brigade of the Sixth Division of the New Fourth Army (新四军六师十六旅四十八团), known as the "Tiger Regiment," chose this place to locate the New Fourth Army Arsenal and founded a grenade factory in Qiuwujia (邱坞岕), Xinchuan (新川).
Sending the ironware that could be collected to the arsenal to make grenades... With the help of the villagers of Xinchuan (新川), batches of grenades were sent from the arsenal to the front line, making important contributions to the victories of the "Changxing Campaign" (长兴战役) and "Si'an Campaign" (泗安战役).
After the founding of New China, due to the lack of land and mountains and the scarcity of resources, the former revolutionary old area faced development problems. "We started factories by combining our own advantages," said Hu Chunqiang (胡春强). After the reform and opening up, factories sprang up in Xinchuan Village (新川村), battery factories, refractory material factories, stone mines, food factories... The lives of the villagers gradually became prosperous, but under the extensive development model, the mountains became bald, the water became dirty, and the entire village was gray.
Under the guidance of the "Two Mountains" theory that "green mountains and clear waters are golden mountains and silver mountains," Xinchuan Village (新川村) carried out environmental remediation, transformed its industries, closed down backward stone mines and high-energy-consuming enterprises with serious pollution, and gradually implemented road hardening, river dredging, mountain re-greening, water and toilet renovation, greening and lighting projects.
"We promote the construction of beautiful villages through industry feeding agriculture and village-enterprise co-construction," introduced Hu Chunqiang (胡春强). The Xinchuan Village (新川村) Party Committee implemented the "Party Building Leadership, Hand in Hand" village-enterprise co-construction action, and jointly promoted the development of villages and enterprises with the Party Committee of Tianneng Group (天能集团), a large-scale green energy enterprise born in the village. Now, more than 1,000 villagers in Xinchuan Village (新川村) are employed in Tianneng Group (天能集团), and more than 80 enterprises have been founded by villagers. Last year, the per capita disposable income of villagers exceeded 150,000 yuan.
Walking into Changxing National Economic and Technological Development Zone (长兴国家级经济技术开发区), brand-new finished automobiles are neatly arranged on the side of the road; in the workshop, intelligent mechanical processing is in good order. In the Tianneng Group Circular Economy Industrial Park (天能集团循环经济产业园), stacks of packaged batteries are about to be shipped to various places. Protecting green mountains and clear waters and making big golden mountains and silver mountains, the industries that have emerged from the village have long radiated and driven the entire county.
In recent years, Changxing County (长兴县) has actively laid out emerging industries such as intelligent automobiles and parts, new energy, intelligent equipment, digital industries, and biomedicine. In 2024, the output value of emerging industries in the county exceeded 100 billion yuan. On Taihu No. 9 Highway (太湖9号公路), a tourist from another place who came to visit couldn't help but sigh: "Witnessing the integration of history and modernity, and the mutual complementation of nature and industry along the way, this is a beautiful transformation of a revolutionary old county."
Return to TopOn September 6th, at Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京), many citizens and tourists visited and took photos in front of the iconic landscape commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Photo by Zhang Wujun (张武军), reporter of this newspaper.
Return to TopThe Beijing (北京) News, September 6th (Reporter Luo Shanshan (罗珊珊)) - This reporter learned from the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) that in the first seven months of this year, China's (中国) service trade grew steadily. The total import and export value of services was 4578.16 billion yuan, an increase of 8.2% year-on-year. Among them, exports were 1998.3 billion yuan, an increase of 15.3%; imports were 2579.86 billion yuan, an increase of 3.3%.
Knowledge-intensive service trade maintained growth. In the first seven months, the import and export of knowledge-intensive services reached 1775.6 billion yuan, an increase of 6.8% year-on-year. Among them, the import and export of other commercial services, telecommunications, computer and information services were 750.97 billion yuan and 626.8 billion yuan respectively, with growth rates of 3.4% and 12.6% respectively. Exports of knowledge-intensive services were 1025.33 billion yuan, an increase of 8.6%; imports of knowledge-intensive services were 750.27 billion yuan, an increase of 4.6%; the surplus was 275.06 billion yuan, an increase of 48.27 billion yuan compared with the same period last year.
Travel service exports grew the fastest. In the first seven months, travel services maintained rapid growth, with imports and exports reaching 1259.46 billion yuan, an increase of 10.4% year-on-year. Among them, exports increased by 62.9% and imports increased by 3.9%.
Return to TopThis Beijing (北京) Dispatch, September 6 (Reported by Han Xin (韩鑫)) – This reporter has learned from the China National Light Industry Council (中国轻工业联合会) that in the first seven months of this year, light industry enterprises above designated size achieved revenue of 13.2 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.1%. The market scale of light industry has steadily expanded, revenue and profits have maintained growth, and the economic operation has been stable.
Production is generally stable. In the first seven months, the added value of light industry enterprises above designated size increased by 6.7% year-on-year. Benefiting from the policy of replacing old consumer goods with new ones, the output of electric bicycles in July increased by 45.3%.
The market is steadily expanding. In the first seven months, the retail sales of 11 categories of light industrial goods reached 4.9454 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.4%. The consumption potential of some commodities continues to be released, with operating income of the household appliance manufacturing industry increasing by 4.8% and profits increasing by 2.3%.
Exports remain resilient. In the first seven months, the export growth rate of light industrial products increased by 0.2 percentage points compared with January to June. Among them, exports of light industrial machinery increased by 17.1% year-on-year, and exports of household appliances increased by 4.2% year-on-year.
Return to TopOn September 3rd, a grand reception 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 the Great Hall of the People. Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the reception and delivered an important speech. International figures interviewed by this newspaper stated that President Xi Jinping profoundly elucidated the significant historical and global importance of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, emphasizing that Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that follows the path of peaceful development, and that China will always be a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world. President Xi Jinping's speech pointed the way for all countries to learn from history, value peace, jointly promote world modernization, and create a better future for mankind.
"Made an indelible and great contribution to the final victory of the World Anti-Fascist War"
President Xi Jinping pointed out that 80 years ago, after 14 years of bloody battles, the Chinese people completely defeated the Japanese militarist aggressors and declared the complete victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. This was a historical turning point for the Chinese nation to move from a deep crisis in modern times to a great rejuvenation, and also a major turning point in world development.
Sergey Sanakoyev, Director of the Russian Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, said: "The Chinese people made huge sacrifices and defeated the Japanese aggressors, making an indelible and great contribution to the final victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. This historical achievement should be forever remembered by the world." He believes that President Xi Jinping's speech not only demonstrated to the world the great significance of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, but also demonstrated China's firm determination to make greater contributions to maintaining world peace and development.
Evandro Carvalho, professor at the Federal Fluminense University of Brazil and an expert on international issues, said that the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was not only a victory for the Chinese people, but also a victory for all mankind. The Chinese people fought side by side with the anti-fascist allies and the people of all countries, and won peace with blood and sacrifice.
Mufeed Al-Jazairi, editor-in-chief of the Iraqi Communist Party's official media "The People's Path," said that as an important part of the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese people proved to the world with arduous struggles and huge sacrifices that the Chinese nation is a great nation that is not afraid of violence, is self-reliant and self-improving, and has the ability to defeat any foreign aggression.
Gerald Mbanda, a senior media person in Rwanda, said: "80 years ago, the Chinese people, through arduous struggles and huge national sacrifices, achieved a hard-won victory, made important contributions to the cause of world peace, and won the respect of peace-loving people around the world."
Chung Jae-heung, director of the China Research Center at the Sejong Institute in South Korea, said that the most important purpose of China's grand commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is to remember history, cherish the memory of the martyrs who paid blood and lives in the just war, and remember the importance of peace and stability. Through this commemorative event, China demonstrated to the world its strong willingness to firmly safeguard peace and international justice.
"Injecting more stability and positive energy into the global development cause"
President Xi Jinping pointed out that at any time, we must promote the common values of all mankind, firmly defend international fairness and justice, and let the world be filled with righteousness and clarity.
Carvalho said that China's grand commemorative activities are not only to review history and cherish the memory of the martyrs, but also to inspire the future. "In the current situation where the international situation is complex and volatile, and unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, the international community needs to learn from history and adhere to the concept of peace, cooperation and win-win." Carvalho said.
Kofi Kuakye, a senior researcher at the Africa-China Research Center at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, said: "Currently, with the intensification of geopolitical competition and the rise of unilateralism, China's reaffirmation of its commitment to the path of peaceful development, its firm commitment to safeguarding world peace and tranquility, and its joint efforts to build a community with a shared future for mankind will inject more stability and positive energy into the global development cause."
Dinesh Gunawardena, former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, said that in today's world, peace and justice are facing challenges. The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by President Xi Jinping not only inherits the traditional wisdom of China, but also embodies the common values of all mankind that transcend national boundaries, races and time, and sends a signal of unity and progress to the world. China has achieved the great achievement of "making people live a good life" through its own efforts, which not only benefits the Chinese people, but also contributes to the world.
"We must resolutely resist any attempt to distort history. True and lasting peace must be built on respect for all victims, not on forgetting or lies." Jean Pegouret, president of the French Zhafeier Eurasia Cooperation Promotion Association, said that China advocates building a community with a shared future for mankind and working with the vast number of developing countries to achieve development and prosperity. China uses traditional wisdom to tell the world that wise men should pursue harmony and win-win results, rather than the winner takes all. Cherishing peace and safeguarding peace are the only ways to build a harmonious world.
Al-Jazairi said that China has become the world's second largest economy and is an important force on the international stage. "Today, human society has once again reached the crossroads of 'peace or war'. China adheres to the path of peaceful development and works with the people of all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind, demonstrating China's responsibility as a responsible major country."
Takashi Ishida, a researcher at the Institute for International Peace at Meiji Gakuin University in Japan, said that China's grand commemorative activities are to remember history and defend peace. China has put forward the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, the "Belt and Road" initiative, and the four global initiatives. By practicing these concepts and initiatives, China has created conditions for unity, cooperation, common development and prosperity among countries around the world. The commemorative event also sends a clear signal to the world - development based on peace and stability is the common way out for mankind.
"Promote the global governance system to develop in a more just and reasonable direction"
President Xi Jinping pointed out that Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that follows the path of peaceful development, and China will always be a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world. We sincerely hope that all countries will learn from history, value peace, jointly promote world modernization, and create a better future for mankind!
Gao Liang, chairman of the Nepal-China Friendship Forum, said: "President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to 'firmly safeguard world peace and tranquility and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind,' which I deeply feel. Nowadays, conflicts occur from time to time in many parts of the world, and people in war-torn areas suffer deeply. How much they yearn for social tranquility, peace and prosperity. The peace and tranquility emphasized by President Xi Jinping is exactly what people want."
Yosuke Tsuyuguchi, a professor at Teikyo University in Japan, said that against the background of turbulent international situation, President Xi Jinping's emphasis on "firmly safeguarding world peace and tranquility" fully reflects China's mission as a responsible major country and has far-reaching influence. Japan and China are both important countries in Asia, and the two countries should work together to play a positive role in maintaining world peace and stability.
Sanakoyev said that China has always actively strived to defend international fairness and justice. In the future, China will continue to work with other peace-loving countries to firmly safeguard the achievements of World War II, practice true multilateralism, promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system, and make greater contributions to creating a more beautiful and prosperous world.
Harvey Dzodin, former vice president of ABC, said that China held grand commemorative activities and many foreign leaders were invited to attend. China showed the world its determination to "learn from history, value peace" and firmly defend peace. "I believe that China will always be a pillar of progress and stability in the world, and Chinese-style modernization will surely bring a new atmosphere of mutual benefit, win-win results and common development to the world." Dzodin said.
Mbanda said: "African countries and China have both suffered from foreign invasion, and have both risen up to resist and won the victory of the national liberation war. We must remember history, cherish peace, firmly safeguard international fairness and justice, and promote the global governance system to develop in a more just and reasonable direction."
Carvalho said that China actively promotes the improvement of global governance, responds to climate change, and promotes South-South cooperation. It is a force for peace, stability, and progress in the world. "I sincerely hope that all countries can draw wisdom from history and adhere to dialogue rather than confrontation, and adhere to cooperation rather than conflict. Only in this way can mankind jointly promote the cause of world modernization and create a better and more peaceful future."
(Reported on September 6 from Beijing, Moscow, Rio de Janeiro, Dubai, Johannesburg, Seoul, Bangkok, Paris, Tokyo, and Berlin by reporters Yu Jinghao (于景浩), Xiao Xinxin (肖新新), Chen Yiming (陈一鸣), Guan Kejiang (管克江), Dai Kairan (戴楷然), Mang Jiuchen (莽九晨), Zhang Niansheng (章念生), Shang Kaiyuan (尚凯元), Zhu Yueying (朱玥颖), and Liu Zhonghua (刘仲华))
Return to TopThe Global Governance Initiative clarifies the principles, methods, and paths to be followed in reforming and improving global governance, providing guidance for promoting a more just and reasonable global governance system and working together towards a community with a shared future for mankind.
In a turbulent and changing world, how can we respond to the questions of the times with the power of governance? During the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Tianjin Summit, President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the Global Governance Initiative, clarifying the principles, methods, and paths to be followed in reforming and improving global governance. It contributes Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to solving the global governance deficit and guiding the direction of human progress. It has received a positive response from the international community since its proposal.
Eighty years ago, based on deep reflection on the painful lessons of the two World Wars, the international community decided to establish the United Nations, and a new page was turned in global governance. The international order, forged from the flames of war, embodies the common aspirations of human society for a better future and has played an important role in promoting world peace and development after the war and promoting historical progress. At present, the once-in-a-century changes are accelerating, regional turbulence is frequent, economic development is hindered, anti-globalization is rising, and the rule of law is absent. Global governance is at a critical juncture of 逆水行舟 (nì shuǐ xíng zhōu - "sailing against the current," to advance or retreat, one must strive; to go against the tide). Focusing on the issue of the times, "what kind of global governance system to build and how to reform and improve global governance," China proposed the Global Governance Initiative, advocating that all parties work together to strengthen and improve global governance. This is not to overthrow the international order and start anew, but to focus on innovation and improvement, enhance the execution and effectiveness of the current international system and international mechanisms, so that it can better reflect the changes in the international landscape and situation, respond to global challenges more timely and effectively, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries in the world.
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 are in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. It aims to firmly support the United Nations in playing a central role in international affairs, promote countries to rely on the United Nations and other multilateral mechanisms to participate in the reform and construction of the global governance system, and provide guidance for promoting a more just and reasonable global governance system and working together towards a community with a shared future for mankind. United Nations Secretary-General Guterres praised that "the initiative is based on multilateralism and emphasizes the importance of maintaining the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law."
The Global Governance Initiative will consolidate the foundation of governance. In the face of an unstable international situation, only by building a solid cornerstone of sovereign equality can we ensure that all countries, regardless of size, strength, wealth, or poverty, enjoy the right to participate in international affairs equally. "The law is the standard of the world." International law and international rules are common standards, which should be jointly written, jointly maintained, and jointly implemented by all countries, with no exceptions. Only by putting these principles into practice can global governance have a solid moral and realistic foundation. Azerbaijani President Aliyev (阿利耶夫) said that the Global Governance Initiative "is an important and timely initiative to promote the improvement of international relations on the basis of sovereign equality of states, respect for the Charter of the United Nations and international law."
The Global Governance Initiative will enhance the effectiveness of governance. The most powerful force is the synergy of collective wisdom. The core concept of the current international system and international order is multilateralism. Today, as the world enters a new period of turbulence and change, the international community needs more than ever to revitalize true multilateralism and gather a strong force to meet the challenges of the times. The people of all countries are the fundamental participants and beneficiaries of global governance. Only by continuously improving the people's sense of gain can the global governance system be widely supported and operate effectively. In order to enhance the effectiveness of governance, all parties must also pay attention to action-orientedness, adhere to taking action, base themselves on current urgent issues, and focus on long-term challenges in the future. Practical cooperation should be used to avoid governance lag and fragmentation, and promote the progress of the times in response to challenges.
Standing at an important historical juncture of building on the past and opening up the future, reforming and improving global governance is not only a practical need to address global challenges, but also the only correct choice to share development opportunities and create a better future together. China is willing to work with all parties to practice the concept of global governance of consultation, joint construction, and sharing, continuously enrich the methods and paths of reforming and improving global governance, and promote the ship of human destiny to sail towards a more magnificent future.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郝瑞敏
"The great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is an indelible national memory of the Chinese people, an important symbol of the people's victory over aggression and colonialism, and has written an important page in human history." Algerian Minister of Veterans Affairs Laïd Rebiga (拉比加) said in an exclusive interview with this reporter that the firm determination and will of the Chinese people to defend national sovereignty and human dignity demonstrated in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has long transcended national borders and become a spiritual symbol of mankind's resistance to oppression and pursuit of freedom, allowing the world to see the Chinese people's determination and immense power to defend national dignity.
Rebiga (拉比加) said that the profound value contained in the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is highly consistent with the spirit demonstrated by the Algerian people in their pursuit of liberation. "The Algerian people also paid a huge price to resist colonial rule and strive for national independence." Rebiga (拉比加) emphasized that China provided support to Algeria in this process, which is "the most powerful testimony to the unity of two nations fighting for liberation and justice."
Rebiga (拉比加) believes that the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War "revisits core values such as dignity, sovereignty, and freedom, and is an opportunity to learn from history." He said that only by remembering history and adhering to justice can we create the future.
"China has made a great contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War." Rebiga (拉比加) said that after 14 years of arduous struggle, the Chinese people greatly consumed and weakened the Japanese army, forcing Japan to abandon its northward advance plan, delaying and containing its implementation of the southward advance plan, and making a major strategic contribution to supporting the Allied forces in completely defeating fascism. This great contribution has won China widespread respect and an important position in the international community. Rebiga (拉比加) emphasized that China, together with the United States, Britain, the Soviet Union and other countries, signed the "Declaration by United Nations," which promoted the formation of the international anti-fascist alliance, "played a key role in maintaining world peace and stability and establishing and developing the international order after the war, and laid an important foundation for promoting the development of the global governance system in a more just and reasonable direction."
"Against the background of the current international order facing many challenges, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War has important practical significance." Rebiga (拉比加) believes that today's world is turbulent and regional conflicts occur frequently, "maintaining world peace and promoting the construction of a just and reasonable international order have become the common responsibility of all countries," and China has always been an important force in this process. "China provides cooperation bridges for various countries through international public goods such as the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road' initiative, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, especially injecting impetus into the development of the Global South countries. In the mediation of regional and international crises, China advocates dialogue and cooperation and opposes conflict and confrontation. China has always been committed to maintaining peace and easing tensions, and China's just position has won universal recognition from countries around the world," said Rebiga (拉比加).
"We are full of confidence in the future of Algeria-China relations." Rebiga (拉比加) emphasized again, "Through commemorative activities, we will revisit the lofty principles that unite Algeria and China, and the peace-loving countries and people of the world. These principles are not only the foundation of Algeria-China friendship, but also the confidence for us to jointly safeguard peace and promote development."
Return to TopBy: 刘江平
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. World War II caused unprecedented devastation to all mankind. Facing the aggressors, the people of China and the Soviet Union, including Kyrgyzstan, rose up to resist, opened up the main battlefields in Asia and Europe, and with tenacious will and heroic struggle, completely defeated fascism and achieved the great victory of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reaction.
China and Kyrgyzstan share a common anti-fascist history, having fought side by side against a common enemy. The Chinese people went through 14 years of bloody battles, containing and resisting more than two-thirds of the total strength of the Japanese army, and annihilating more than 1.5 million Japanese soldiers. The sons and daughters of China advanced wave upon wave, building a Great Wall of Steel with their flesh and blood, firmly guarding the motherland's rivers and mountains. More than a quarter of Kyrgyzstan's population went to the front lines to fight against Nazi Germany, and nearly half of the soldiers sacrificed their lives on the battlefield. The people of China and Kyrgyzstan forged a deep friendship in the process of fighting against fascism. In 1945, the Soviet Red Army, including soldiers of Kyrgyz origin, rushed to the Northeast China battlefield to fight against Japan together with the Chinese army and civilians, accelerating the process of completely defeating the Japanese aggressors.
For 80 years, China and Kyrgyzstan have jointly defended the achievements of the victory of World War II, and firmly safeguarded the international system with the United Nations as the core, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The return of Taiwan to China is an important part of the achievements of the victory of World War II and the post-war international order. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz side has adhered to the one-China principle and firmly supported China in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests. In February this year, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (扎帕罗夫) paid a state visit to China, and the heads of state of the two countries signed and issued a joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era. The Kyrgyz side reiterated its adherence to the one-China principle, opposed any attempt to interfere in China's internal affairs by using the Taiwan issue, opposed any form of "Taiwan independence," and firmly supported the Chinese government in achieving national reunification.
Today, under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, China-Kyrgyzstan relations have been elevated to a high level of comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, and cooperation in various fields has entered a fast track. For many years, China has remained Kyrgyzstan's largest trading partner, largest source of imports, and largest source of investment. The two countries have achieved fruitful results in jointly building the "Belt and Road" with high quality. The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project has been fully launched, which will open up an important new strategic corridor for the Eurasian continent. The Bedel Pass (别迭里口岸) has achieved phased customs clearance, and China and Kyrgyzstan have further strengthened connectivity and deepened economic and trade cooperation. The two sides have the same or similar positions on a series of major international and regional issues, and both firmly support building an open world economy and safeguarding the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization as the core; both are committed to promoting an equal and orderly world multi-polarization and inclusive economic globalization, and are like-minded strategic partners in promoting the democratization of international relations and safeguarding international fairness and justice.
Standing at a new historical juncture, China and Kyrgyzstan will join hands to jointly defend the fruits of victory in World War II, continue the friendship from generation to generation, write a new chapter of cooperation, build a closer China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future, and create a better future for the people of the two countries.
(The author is the Chinese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 强
"The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) does not set political thresholds or engage in power coercion, but promotes truly equal, mutually beneficial, and sustainable cooperative relationships." Ruslan Kenzhayev (鲁斯兰·肯扎耶夫), Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Uzbekistan's "Narodnoye Slovo" ("人民言论报"), said in an exclusive interview with this reporter that the SCO is regarded as an important tool for uniting and leading the Global South and promoting the development of the global governance system in a more just and reasonable direction.
Kenzhayev believes that in the 24 years since its establishment, the SCO has developed from regional security cooperation into a regional international organization, with member states accounting for nearly half of the world's population, and its international influence has significantly increased. SCO member states cooperate equally and reach consensus on the basis of mutual understanding and mutual respect, promote sustainable development with practical actions, do not engage in military alliances against any third party, and always pursue peaceful development. Kenzhayev said: "For countries in the Global South, the SCO provides experience and a model for jointly moving towards modernization through regional cooperation, and also provides an important way to participate in global governance."
Kenzhayev has participated in reporting on important SCO activities many times and has directly felt the effective enhancement of unity and cooperation among SCO member states and the continuous improvement of the level of mutual trust and cooperation. Kenzhayev said that since China (中国) took over as the rotating presidency of the SCO in July last year, it has clearly put forward the slogan of "Promoting the 'Shanghai Spirit': The SCO in Action" and designated 2025 as the "SCO Year of Sustainable Development," focusing on promoting new development momentum and fulfilling its commitments through a series of specific measures. In the past year or so, China (中国) has hosted more than 100 activities, covering politics, security, economy, culture and other fields, and has achieved fruitful results.
"By optimizing decision-making mechanisms, innovating forms of cooperation, and improving institutional construction, the SCO has made the organization more flexible and dynamically adaptable, and able to respond to challenges more efficiently, which has laid a solid foundation for the long-term development of the SCO," Kenzhayev said. The SCO Tianjin (天津) Summit "is another important milestone in the development process of the SCO and a key step in promoting the SCO to build a community of common destiny."
"As founding members of the SCO, Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) and China (中国) have injected strong impetus into the development of the SCO." Kenzhayev said that China (中国) and Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) play a key role in promoting the development of the SCO, and the relationship between the two countries has been upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership for all weather in the new era. The two countries have a high degree of agreement on development concepts and priorities, laying a solid foundation for in-depth cooperation within the SCO framework. "Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) and China (中国) actively put forward initiatives on the SCO platform and cooperate in a wide range of fields such as security, economy, trade, and culture."
Kenzhayev said that both Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) and China (中国) adhere to peaceful development and always adhere to resolving problems through dialogue and consultation on major regional and global issues, injecting more certainty and positive energy into regional peace and prosperity, and jointly promoting the international order to develop in a more just and reasonable direction.
Return to TopTo 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 "Wings of Peace" China-Laos Photography and Art Exhibition was held in Vientiane (万象), the capital of Laos, from August 31st to September 6th. The picture shows Lao employees of the China-Laos Railway (中老铁路) viewing the exhibition.
Asia-Pacific Center Branch of this newspaper Su Peng (苏 朋) photo
Return to TopUnited Nations, September 5th (Xinhua) -- The 79th United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution "Cooperation between the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation" proposed by China with a high number of votes on September 5th. Nearly 40 countries, including all member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织), co-sponsored the resolution.
The resolution highly commends the constructive role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) in promoting regional peace and development, mutual trust, and cooperation. It positively evaluates the efforts made by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) to support the work of the United Nations, and supports the United Nations system in strengthening dialogue and collaboration with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织).
Geng Shuang (耿爽), Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations, stated at the plenary session of the General Assembly when introducing the draft resolution that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) has continued to grow and develop under the guidance of the "Shanghai Spirit" over the past 24 years since its establishment, and has become the world's largest regional organization. The biggest highlight of the Tianjin (天津) Summit was the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) +” meeting. The Chinese proposal was warmly welcomed and actively responded to by all parties. Everyone agreed that the world today urgently needs more effective governance concepts and governance systems, and that China's proposal of a global governance initiative is 正当其时 (zhèng dāng qí shí - "just at the right time," timely; opportune).
Representatives from Russia (俄罗斯), Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦), Belarus (白俄罗斯), Pakistan (巴基斯坦), Iran (伊朗), Cambodia (柬埔寨), Cuba (古巴), Venezuela (委内瑞拉), Serbia (塞尔维亚), and other countries spoke, highly praising the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) Tianjin (天津) Summit and the work done by China during its rotating presidency. They emphasized that the high number of votes received by the UN General Assembly resolution demonstrates the international community's recognition and support for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织). The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) conforms to the general trend of the times and will play an important role in addressing global challenges and improving global governance.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 陈圆圆
"Feeling the vibrations from the ground beneath my feet, everyone cheered enthusiastically." Recalling the military parade on September 3rd, Mu Ruiying (穆瑞莹), a youth volunteer and student at Weiyang College of Tsinghua University (清华大学未央书院) who was on the viewing platform (pictured, provided by the interviewee), was filled with excitement. "The figures of our predecessors fighting bloody battles overlapped with the heroic postures of the soldiers in the formations, as if traveling through time, connecting my heart with the country."
Mu Ruiying (穆瑞莹) was one of the more than 4,000 "Volunteer Blues" at this commemorative event. On the day of the commemorative event, she was at the temporary viewing platform on the side of Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼), responsible for guiding guests and responding to inquiries. Near the end, she noticed that a lady was pale, possibly due to low blood sugar. She immediately handed over her reserve meal pack, "The soldiers are being reviewed, and our young volunteers are also being reviewed, with our mission on our shoulders!"
Mu Ruiying's (穆瑞莹) great-grandfather was a veteran of the Red Army, joining the army at the age of 13, and participated in the Great Production Campaign in Nanniwan (南泥湾大生产), "fighting, producing, and learning at the same time." Her great-grandmother was a battlefield military doctor. "My great-grandmother used to say that a soldier's gun never leaves their side, even when lying on a stretcher, they hold onto their weapon tightly," Mu Ruiying (穆瑞莹) recalled.
Every year on August 15th, Mu Ruiying's (穆瑞莹) family always makes a plate of stewed potatoes without the skin. That was August 15, 1945, when her great-grandmother and her comrades learned from the radio that Japan had announced its unconditional surrender, and it was the "feast" to celebrate their victory. A simple dish, inheriting 80 years of red memories.
"From broadswords and spears to sophisticated equipment, I am proud of the People's Army and proud of the motherland." On the day of the commemorative event, Mu Ruiying's (穆瑞莹) grandmother was in tears in front of the television, "I wish Ruiying's (瑞莹) great-grandfather and great-grandmother could see it too!"
Mu Ruiying (穆瑞莹) studies engineering physics. When the event ended, a guest stopped Mu Ruiying (穆瑞莹), and after inquiring about her school and major, solemnly said, "I look forward to seeing you shine in the places where the motherland needs you in 10 years."
"Our predecessors shed their blood on the land of China to exchange for today's prosperous fruits." Mu Ruiying (穆瑞莹) said firmly, "I will take over the relay baton of national rejuvenation and contribute to the development of the motherland."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 闫伊乔
"We are singing of the countless years of heroic struggle of our predecessors." On September 3rd, after participating in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Wang Zhiwei (王志伟) (pictured, provided by the interviewee), a member of the plaza choir and a student at the School of Computer Science at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (北京邮电大学), returned to campus, unable to calm down for a long time.
Three years ago, Wang Zhiwei (王志伟) responded to the country's call and joined the army, stationed on the front line of the border at an altitude of 4,300 meters. After retiring from the army and returning to school, he actively participated in freshman military training and conscription publicity, striving to be a "vanguard" of volunteer service and national defense education. During the first comprehensive rehearsal of the commemorative meeting, Wang Zhiwei (王志伟) saw a familiar flag in the battle flag formation—the Model Youth League, which was the battle flag of the unit he once served in. "Commander-in-Chief of the Eighth Route Army Zhu De (朱德) awarded us the flag," Wang Zhiwei (王志伟) told reporters.
"Zhiwei (志伟) is our role model!" During the rehearsals, Wang Zhiwei (王志伟) repeatedly took the stage as a model for movements. He also used his athletic skills and training experience to organize students for training. On the Gobi Plateau, he was a border soldier who defended the territory with his youthful blood; on Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), he was a choir member who showed the spirit of youth with his singing voice. What remains unchanged is Wang Zhiwei's (王志伟) pure and ardent love for the motherland.
"Behind the advanced equipment in the military parade, there is also the hard work and dedication of our school's researchers." Wang Zhiwei (王志伟), who has returned to campus, said that he hopes to use his professional strengths in the future to contribute to the country's national defense.
Return to TopThe New Energy Vehicle Going to the Countryside Campaign in 2025 has been underway for several months. What are the most concerning issues for rural residents?
Since the first New Energy Vehicle Going to the Countryside Campaign in 2020, the selected models have been continuously enriched, the coverage has been orderly expanded, and the support has been continuously increased. With the help of good policies, more high-quality new energy vehicles are running in the vast countryside.
Nowadays, in addition to factors such as vehicle reputation and quality, the convenience of after-sales service, whether preferential subsidies can be enjoyed, and whether charging facilities are sound have become increasingly important factors for rural residents to consider when buying or changing cars. This reporter interviewed in Jiangsu, Hunan, and Guangxi to see what good experiences various places have in helping new energy vehicles go to the countryside.
——Editor
Which models are attracting attention? Wuxi (无锡), Jiangsu Province—
"There are really many new energy models suitable for rural areas"
By Bai Guangdi (白光迪), reporter of this newspaper
Yangshan Town (阳山镇), Huishan District (惠山区), Wuxi (无锡), Jiangsu Province. Inside the Wuxi Taoguan Garden Honey Peach Professional Cooperative (无锡桃冠苑水蜜桃专业合作社), sorting, bagging, and packaging are in full swing.
"It will be easier after this period of busy work is over." Peach farmer Chen Yuehao (陈月浩) said that in addition to orders through express delivery channels, the cooperative has cooperated with hotels in recent years, and guests can taste and order peaches when they check in. He has to deliver some orders to hotels in downtown Wuxi (无锡) every day.
"These 40 boxes of peaches have to be delivered to 3 hotels, a round trip of 60 kilometers." As he spoke, Chen Yuehao (陈月浩) neatly stacked the peaches into the compartment of a brand-new new energy small car.
This SAIC Maxus (上汽大通) new energy 6-seater pure electric logistics vehicle was recently added by Chen Yuehao (陈月浩) during the New Energy Vehicle Going to the Countryside Campaign.
"This car is very practical, and it's no problem to put a small hundred boxes of peaches in the cargo hold." In the past, Chen Yuehao (陈月浩) would place orders on freight platforms, but the cost was high and the delivery speed was slow. "It costs about 110 yuan to run three places on an order like today, and it will be combined with other people's orders, so the delivery is slow." Chen Yuehao (陈月浩) said that the specifications, varieties, and prices of the honey peaches ordered by different customers are different, and he is more assured of delivering them himself, and the orders are not easy to confuse.
What kind of car to buy specifically? Chen Yuehao (陈月浩) has an idea.
"It should be able to load, be stable, and have good air conditioning." He said that peaches are afraid of bumps and need to be stored and transported at low temperatures, "It is best if the price can be lower, and it can also be used for household purposes."
"The actual utilization rate of the cargo hold can reach 98%." Geng Qingmei (耿庆美), sales manager of SAIC Maxus (上汽大通), introduced that the vehicle purchased by Chen Yuehao (陈月浩) consumes 15.9 kilowatt-hours of electricity per 100 kilometers and has a range of 305 kilometers. "The vehicle is mainly designed for urban logistics distribution and rural agricultural product distribution, and there are different models."
Chen Yuehao (陈月浩) originally had a fuel car, and he enjoyed a 10,000 yuan trade-in subsidy from the province when he changed cars. "The cash was directly credited to the card, and the manufacturer also had promotional activities, which was another 4,000 yuan cheaper. The new car cost more than 70,000 yuan." Chen Yuehao (陈月浩) said, "It is also cost-effective to use, and the electricity bill for one trip is about 20 yuan."
In addition to transporting goods during the honey peach season, it is also suitable for taking the family out for trips on weekends. "When I went to buy a car this time, I found that there are really many new energy models suitable for rural areas on the market. There are mini vans and pickup trucks specially for hauling goods, and there are also SUVs suitable for home use."
It is understood that Jiangsu (江苏) is actively implementing the national "two new" policies, and also clarified at the beginning of this year that subsidy funds should be tilted towards new energy vehicles. "Judging from the application volume for automobile trade-ins, as of June 30 this year, consumers have purchased more than 270,000 new energy vehicles, involving more than 4.1 billion yuan in subsidy funds." Jin Yumei (金玉梅), director of the Market System Construction Department of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Commerce (江苏省商务厅), introduced that new energy vehicles accounted for 58% of the trade-ins.
Can service guarantees keep up? Changsha (长沙) and Yueyang (岳阳), Hunan Province—
"Bring the service to the doorstep of the villagers"
By Yang Xun (杨迅), reporter of this newspaper
Early in the morning, Dai Zhipeng (戴志鹏), a reserve cadre of Zhufeng Village (竹峰村), Qingshanqiao Town (青山桥镇), Ningxiang City (宁乡市), Changsha (长沙), Hunan Province, set off from home, driving a new energy vehicle, and started a day of visits. Dai Zhipeng (戴志鹏) calculated an account: "It takes dozens of kilometers to visit, and charging saves a lot of money than refueling." Not only Dai Zhipeng (戴志鹏), but more and more villagers in the town are also choosing new energy vehicles.
New energy vehicles going to the countryside cannot be separated from the synchronous upgrading of the service guarantee system. In Hunan (湖南), many automobile maintenance stations in the county have added new energy vehicle charging, maintenance, and other services. Dealers have introduced convenient measures to facilitate consumers in rural areas to understand preferential policies and purchase new energy vehicles.
How to serve new energy vehicles going to the countryside, especially remote townships? Zhang Jun (张军), manager of BYD Hunan Ruisheng Store (比亚迪湖南瑞盛店) in Ningxiang (宁乡), said: "We provide 24-hour free rescue, and also provide door-to-door test drives and door-to-door pick-up services to customers who intend to purchase a car. The transportation costs for coming to see the car can also be reimbursed."
Changsha County Lianpu Automobile Trading Co., Ltd. (长沙县脸谱汽车贸易有限公司) opens live broadcasts on short video platforms to facilitate farmers to understand policies and choose and purchase cars; it also cooperates with charging service providers to promote "charging at the doorstep" solutions, relying on the service network of automobile manufacturers to provide "complete vehicle + dual electricity" lifetime warranty.
Tian Guo (田果) in Xiangyin County (湘阴县), Yueyang (岳阳), who does hardware business, likes to travel, but the travel cost of his old fuel car is relatively high. Although he has always had the idea of changing cars, he gave up the idea when he thought about having to go to the city to see the car.
Taking advantage of the New Energy Vehicle Going to the Countryside Campaign, Wen Yushu (文钰姝), a sales consultant at Dongfeng Zhuolian Yueyang Xingang Yipai Store (东风卓联岳阳新港奕派店), drove more than 100 kilometers and drove the test car directly to Tian Guo's (田果) home, and also brought a "preferential gift package": in addition to the trade-in subsidy, there are also manufacturer subsidies, etc.
"It's really much more cost-effective!" Tian Guo (田果) carefully calculated and decided to order this new energy vehicle.
Wen Yushu (文钰姝) gained a lot from this trip to the countryside: she obtained 20 potential customer leads and signed 3 orders on the spot. On the way back, she looked at the order book and said: "The key is to bring the service to the doorstep of the villagers."
In recent years, Hunan (湖南) has continued to work hard in promoting new energy vehicles. There are already 31,400 public electric vehicles, and the proportion of green buses has reached 97.32%. The construction of charging infrastructure has been continuously improved, and a total of 421,500 charging piles have been built.
How to make up for the infrastructure shortcomings? Pingguo (平果), Guangxi—
"Charging should be safe and convenient"
By Zhang Yunhe (张云河), reporter of this newspaper
"Build charging piles in rural areas? Just connect a ground wire and pull a power strip, isn't that enough?"
Not long ago, according to the local charging and swapping infrastructure construction plan, the new energy charging station in Longma Village (龙马村), Pozao Town (坡造镇), Pingguo City (平果市), Baise (百色), Guangxi (广西) started construction. Many villagers watched the scene, and some people joked.
"Building charging piles is not a city 'specialty'. To promote new energy vehicles going to the countryside, charging must be safe and convenient." Zhou Guanglu (周光律), the operation and maintenance personnel of the charging station, took over the conversation, "There are more and more new energy vehicles. Our village and surrounding areas are engaged in homestays and agritainment. Who would want to come without charging piles?"
This year, Pingguo (平果) was selected as a pilot county for making up for the shortcomings of county charging and swapping facilities. To make up for the shortcomings and promote consumption, the local government is stepping up the construction of public charging infrastructure to open up the "last mile" for new energy vehicles going to the countryside.
Where to build the charging station?
Taking Longma Village (龙马村) as an example, the village is 22 kilometers away from the county seat and across the street from Pozao Town (坡造镇). The village committee is separated from the 215 Provincial Highway by two cornfields, and "green license plate cars" are common on the road. Converting the 20-meter-long abandoned green belt in the village committee parking lot into a charging station saves land and is convenient.
"We combine high-frequency use scenarios of charging piles, scientifically plan and act according to our capabilities, avoid blindly 'spreading the pie', which leads to 'the more we make up for the shortcomings, the shorter they become'." Zhou Guanglu (周光律) said that the local government focuses on selecting "four good rural roads", township and rural logistics nodes, etc. to deploy charging piles, which now covers 12 townships and 54 key villages in Pingguo (平果).
How to build a charging station?
The construction of rural charging stations should consider the size of the capacitance and the supporting costs of transformers, utility poles, and cables. Longma Village (龙马村) is close to the town, so it built 10 dual-gun DC fast charging piles with a rated power of 120 kilowatts; Nagong Village (那供村) in Taiping Town (太平镇) is far from the county seat, so it built 3 fast charging piles and 2 slow charging piles, which is cheaper.
Zhou Guanglu (周光律) said: "The charging piles adopt a time-sharing charging method to encourage staggered peak charging. We also use a third-party platform to build a charging pile supervision system for real-time 'physical examination' and broken pile repair."
Making up for the shortcomings of charging piles resonates with the policy of new energy vehicles going to the countryside. In the first half of the year, Pingguo (平果) added more than 200 public charging piles, driving the sales of 328 new energy vehicles by automobile sales enterprises above the designated size, an increase of 25.7% year-on-year. Guangxi (广西) actively implements the pilot work of making up for the shortcomings of county charging and swapping facilities, and supports automobile companies to launch small and micro new energy vehicles with high cost performance and adapted to household charging sockets for rural areas.
"Building and managing charging piles well, so that they can be used from enough to good, is a long way to go." The person in charge of the Equipment Industry Division of the Guangxi Department of Industry and Information Technology (广西工业和信息化厅) said that the effectiveness of rural charging and swapping facility construction should be transformed into new energy vehicle consumption results, and the consumption potential of the sinking market should be continuously released.
This issue is coordinated by: Qi Jiarun (祁嘉润)
Return to TopBy: 陈 萌
Industry experts predict that sales of new energy vehicles in rural areas will exceed 4 million units in 2025. What has the campaign to promote new energy vehicles in rural areas brought about?
On the one hand, compared to fuel vehicles, new energy vehicles have lower usage costs; compared to electric "elderly mobility scooters," the rural models have a higher safety factor and better after-sales service. For consumers in rural areas, the campaign to promote new energy vehicles in rural areas undoubtedly provides higher-quality products that are closer to actual needs.
On the other hand, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in first- and second-tier cities is already close to 50%, and the rural market is a new growth point. For the automotive industry, policy guidance to activate consumption potential will drive better development of related industrial chains such as vehicle manufacturing, parts and components, and maintenance.
The 2025 campaign to promote new energy vehicles in rural areas is in full swing, and compared to previous years, the new changes are gratifying.
There are more models available, providing consumers with more choices. The design and performance are closer to the needs of consumers in rural areas, with more models that have good passability, large space, and can carry goods. In particular, the campaign clarifies that production, sales, finance, charging and battery swapping, and after-sales service should be coordinated to go to the countryside, customizing an integrated promotion plan of "car purchase discounts + energy support + service guarantee" to solve the concerns of consumers in rural areas about using and maintaining cars.
With the joint efforts of all parties, new energy vehicles in rural areas are expected to accelerate the transition from "policy guidance" to "supply and demand adaptation," and more and more new energy vehicles will appear in the vast countryside.
(The author is a reporter for China Automotive News (中国汽车报))
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者
Drawing strength from the depths of history, striving unremittingly for the great cause of rejuvenation.
Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War has aroused enthusiastic responses among cadres and employees of centrally-administered enterprises, centrally-administered financial enterprises, and centrally-administered universities.
Everyone expressed that they must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, be of one heart and mind, build on past achievements, transform the great spirit of the War of Resistance into a powerful force for forging ahead in the new era, and continuously achieve new victories in the magnificent journey of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
Remembering History Illuminates the Journey Forward
Remembering the martyrs, we, the younger generation, must strengthen ourselves.
On the reviewing stand, seeing formations of warplanes equipped with domestically-produced aero-engines flying over Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), Yin Zeyong (尹泽勇), an expert from the Aero Engine Corporation of China (中国航空发动机集团) and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (中国工程院), felt extremely proud and filled with emotion.
"The Chinese nation is a great nation that is not afraid of violence and is self-reliant. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech profoundly expounded the spiritual code for us to move from suffering to glory." As the chief designer of the "Yulong" aero-engine, Yin Zeyong (尹泽勇), who has been deeply involved in the front line of scientific research for many years, has witnessed the difficult breakthroughs and leapfrog development of China's aviation industry.
"We aviation personnel will keep our responsibilities and missions firmly in mind and make greater contributions to achieving high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology and building a strong aviation country," Yin Zeyong (尹泽勇) said with full confidence.
The flames of war have gone far away, and the mountains and rivers are beautiful.
In Yan'an (延安), the sacred place of the revolution, Qiu Yitong (邱绎同), the squad leader of the Zao Yuan (枣园) power line station of the State Grid Shaanxi Yan'an (国网陕西延安供电公司) Power Supply Company, watched the grand occasion of the commemoration meeting through live television. "The Chinese people fought bravely against powerful enemies with their iron will and built a great wall with their flesh and blood, achieving the first complete victory against foreign invasion in modern times." Xi Jinping's (习近平) words lingered in his mind for a long time.
"Countless revolutionary martyrs exchanged their lives for our current happy life," Qiu Yitong (邱绎同) said. "Being on the front line of energy and electricity supply, we must take the spirit of the General Secretary's important speech as a guide, make contributions based on our positions, and safeguard the lights of thousands of homes with a more high-spirited fighting spirit and pragmatic style."
The best way to remember history is to create new history.
Selected as a global systemically important bank for 14 consecutive years, with overseas institutions covering 64 countries and regions... As a large state-owned bank with a long history, the Bank of China (中国银行) has continuously improved its internationalization and has become a vivid footnote to China's deep integration into the world economic landscape.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward clear requirements for inheriting and carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, and we feel that we shoulder heavy responsibilities." Zhang Xinyuan (张欣园), general manager of the Transaction Banking Department of the Bank of China (中国银行), said, "In the past, the financial front was an important force in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Today, we must adhere to our original aspiration of serving the country through finance, grasp reform and promote development, and serve the overall situation of economic and social development with high-quality financial services."
History carries the past and also inspires the future.
After listening to General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech on the spot, Sun Laibin (孙来斌), a professor at the School of Marxism of Peking University (北京大学), deeply resonated. "General Secretary's important speech comprehensively expounded the great significance and far-reaching impact of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, profoundly revealed the inevitable logic of historical progress, and will gather a surging force for realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." Sun Laibin (孙来斌) said that as a university teacher, he must guide students to establish correct views on history, nation, country, and culture, cultivate a deep sense of national identity, and strive to cultivate talents of the times who can shoulder the important task of national rejuvenation.
Building a Great Wall of Unity, Perpetuating the Flame of the Spirit
The river of history is surging, and the spirit is passed on from generation to generation.
Seeing advanced domestically-produced equipment appearing in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) on live television, Liu Tie (刘铁), a national model worker and chief technician of the Steelmaking Plant of Angang Steel (鞍钢股份炼钢总厂), was greatly encouraged.
"The best inheritance is struggle. General Secretary emphasized that the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a great and arduous war. As industrial workers in the new era, we will deeply integrate the great spirit of the War of Resistance into the hot practice of building a strong country, be fearless of the difficulties and obstacles in tackling key technologies, be brave in innovation, dare to break through, and strive to stand up the steel backbone of a 'great power.'"
In Qingyang (庆阳), Gansu (甘肃) in early autumn, modern agricultural greenhouses are scattered like stars, and the air is filled with the fragrance of fruits and vegetables.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech filled Hui Xingrui (惠兴瑞), manager of the Farmer Finance Department of the Agricultural Bank of China Gansu Qingyang Huanxian (中国农业银行甘肃庆阳环县支行) Branch, with energy.
"We are a generation that grew up listening to the moving stories of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. We are fortunate to live in a peaceful era, and we must inherit the spirit of our predecessors, do our job well, help revitalize the countryside, serve the real economy, and let the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression radiate new brilliance in the new era," Hui Xingrui (惠兴瑞) said firmly.
Talking about the scenes at the commemoration meeting, Zhang Sheng (张生), a professor at the Institute of New China History of Nanjing University (南京大学新中国史研究院), was filled with excitement. "Peace is the prerequisite for development. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that 'the Chinese people stand firmly on the right side of history and on the side of human civilization and progress.' This important assertion has practical significance in the current complex international situation." Zhang Sheng (张生) said that, learning from history and facing the future, we must unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and inject stability and certainty into the world.
"Striving forward with determination and courage," the powerful call issued by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made Sun Jianping (孙剑平), deputy governor of the Jiangxi (江西) Branch of the China Development Bank (国家开发银行), feel very excited: "To start a business based on our work position is the best inheritance of the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. We will deeply practice the political and people-oriented nature of financial work, focus on key areas of economic and social development, and continuously demonstrate new achievements in the process of financial services for Chinese-style modernization with greater efforts and more practical measures."
Working Hard and Taking Responsibility to Build a Great Cause of Rejuvenation Together
"Unite and struggle to comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization!" General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech inspired the enthusiasm of hundreds of millions of people.
The reeds of Baiyangdian (白洋淀) wither and flourish every year, and the stories of heroes are passed down from generation to generation. More than 80 years ago, this red land wrote a legend of resisting Japan and saving the country. Today, the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), which carries the mission of "a millennium plan, a national event," is growing vigorously.
"Only by not forgetting the past can we have a way out." Dang Yizhang (党毅章), project manager of the Xiong'an (雄安) Huaneng (华能) Headquarters Project of China Construction First Group (中建一局), said that he must take General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech as a guide, always keep his mission in mind, stick to his post like his predecessors defended their positions, continue to struggle in the construction wave of the new era, and contribute to the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
The road of history is full of twists and turns, and the pace of progress is always forward.
Managing pension assets of more than 2 trillion yuan, and continuously improving the health insurance system... In recent years, China Life (中国人寿) has sought development through reform and innovation, and played a good role as an economic shock absorber and social stabilizer.
"A prosperous and peaceful world is hard-won, and we must cherish it and work harder." After carefully studying General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, Liu Yanting (刘彦婷), manager of the Medical Insurance Business Department of the Health Insurance Division of China Life Group (中国人寿集团), has a firm belief, "I will focus on the urgent needs and concerns of the masses with a stronger sense of responsibility and mission, improve financial service capabilities, and work hard to meet the people's growing needs for a better life."
Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学), which was born in a time of national crisis, is accelerating the construction of a world-class university with Chinese characteristics after a century of vicissitudes. On the morning of September 3, more than 7,800 freshmen participating in military training watched the live broadcast of the commemoration meeting simultaneously.
"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable!" General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech made Qiao Sen (乔森), a counselor at the Zhongshan School of Medicine of Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学中山医学院), feel excited.
"Each generation has its own mission, and each generation has its own responsibility. We must guide young students to inherit the patriotic feelings and unyielding spirit of their predecessors, shoulder the responsibilities entrusted to them by the times, study hard, increase their talents, and contribute their youthful strength to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," Qiao Sen (乔森) said.
The road ahead is never smooth. Looking to the future, we can only strengthen our confidence and move forward bravely.
The sonorous steps in front of Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) are still echoing, and thousands of miles away in the deep blue territory, the power of a strong country is forging ahead. In July of this year, after six years of hard work, China's first deep-sea green intelligent technology test vessel "Future" was officially delivered.
"We will keep General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech firmly in mind, practice our mission and responsibility, bravely climb the peak of science and technology, live up to the times, live up to our youth, and live up to the expectations of the Party and the people, and continue to contribute wisdom and strength to the construction of a maritime power and the great cause of national rejuvenation," Ye Cong (叶聪), director of the 702 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Group (中船集团七〇二所) and chief commander of the "Future" construction, said with great enthusiasm.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 6)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 6th (Reporter Wang Yunsong (王云杉)): The reporter learned from the National Data Administration (国家数据局) that over the past year, positive progress has been made in the construction of the national data infrastructure, and a new type of infrastructure system is gradually forming, with the goal of releasing the value of data elements, supported by networks, based on computing power, and focusing on the construction of data circulation and utilization facilities.
The "National Data Infrastructure Construction Guidelines" were released, clearly proposing the concept of national data infrastructure and establishing a "three-step" approach.
Optimize the layout of computing resources. According to estimates, the comprehensive cost of constructing and operating data centers in the western region is about 50%-70% of that in the eastern region, giving it a significant cost advantage. The eight national hub nodes have built an intelligent computing scale of 620,000 PFLOPS (1PFLOPS is one quadrillion calculations per second), accounting for about 80% of the total national intelligent computing power.
The National Data Administration (国家数据局) organized 18 cities, including Beijing (北京) and Shanghai (上海), to carry out pilot projects on six technical routes, such as trusted data spaces and data exchanges. In order to promote the coordinated linkage of data infrastructure in various regions, the National Data Administration (国家数据局) has constructed a three-layer technical architecture of full-domain functional nodes, regional functional nodes, and urban business nodes. It has deployed and constructed 7 regional functional nodes and built 25 urban business nodes, initially constructing the main architecture of data infrastructure covering 16 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities), and initially realizing data "一点发布、全域可见 (yī diǎn fā bù, quán yù kě jiàn - "one point release, full domain visible," data can be released in one place and seen everywhere)" and application "一点部署、跨区通用 (yī diǎn bù shǔ, kuà qū tōng yòng - "one point deployment, cross-regional universal," applications can be deployed in one place and used across regions)" within a certain range. It is expected that by the end of this year, the scale of urban business nodes will be further expanded to about 50, covering 80% of the provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities).
Organize the construction of an integrated computing power network test and verification platform, using 63 indicators to draw a "dynamic map" of national computing power resources, initially realizing the monitoring and scheduling of the eight major hub ten clusters of the East Data West Computing project, some non-hub provinces, the three major operators, and Sugon's supercomputing Internet, covering 901 computing facilities, dispatching 40,000 PFLOPS of cross-subject and cross-regional diverse computing power, and providing more than 40 general-purpose computing, intelligent computing, and supercomputing product services.
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On September 6th, in a veteran cadre sanatorium in the West Third Ring Road of Beijing (北京), upon learning of the reporter's visit, 99-year-old War of Resistance veteran Shen Bingchen (申秉宸) (pictured, photo by Wang Haonan (王昊男), reporter of this newspaper) specially put on his military uniform. The commemorative medal "80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression" on his chest shone brightly in the sunlight.
On September 3rd, this New Fourth Army veteran with 82 years of Party membership, as a representative of the veterans, watched the military parade on the Tiananmen Rostrum.
Speaking of the scene where General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) warmly shook his hand, Shen Bingchen's voice was loud and clear: "Warm, happy! This honor belongs not only to me personally, but also to thousands upon thousands of comrades-in-arms."
As one of the six veterans who were received, Shen Bingchen (申秉宸) specially wrote four large characters the night before the parade: "Long live the motherland." He got up at 4 a.m. on the 3rd, "They told me to rest well, but how could I sleep?" Shen Bingchen (申秉宸) checked his credentials again and again.
Having lived in Beijing (北京) for decades, this was Shen Bingchen's (申秉宸) first time on the Tiananmen Rostrum. "It may also be the last time I watch a military parade in my life." The old man waved his arms, "We dare to make the sun and moon shine in new skies, the present and the past are truly worlds apart, a **天翻地覆** (tiān fān dì fù - "earth-shattering change," a radical change; a complete transformation)."
With firm steps and rolling iron currents. "Everything that runs on the ground, flies in the sky, and dives in the sea is independently developed, with top-notch technology and complete categories!" The old man said excitedly, "The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression cannot be compared with now. At that time, the enemy had tanks and airplanes, and we had to fight with our flesh and blood."
As a veteran of the War of Resistance who joined the army in 1941, Shen Bingchen (申秉宸) experienced cruel struggles. He once went deep into the enemy-occupied areas to post slogans and distribute leaflets; after learning Japanese, he also shouted at Japanese strongholds. He will never forget that period of war memory.
"At that time, our main problem was that our equipment was not good." The old man looked solemn, "Our victory was won by countless martyrs with their spirit of self-sacrifice. We must cherish peace, but we cannot fantasize that peace will fall from the sky."
"From broadswords and spears, to millet plus rifles, and now we have developed from mechanization to informationization, unmanned operation, and intelligence." Coming from the battlefield where the enemy was strong and we were weak, Shen Bingchen (申秉宸) has always kept his heart with the army and has always been concerned about national defense construction and troop development. "Now it is not that the enemy is strong and we are weak, but that you are strong and I am also very strong. We have the confidence and ability to defeat all invading enemies!"
In the past few days, relatives and friends have constantly sent him pictures of him in the military parade footage. Shen Bingchen (申秉宸) has carefully watched each photo and each video many times.
From joining the War of Resistance in his youth to ascending the Tiananmen Rostrum at nearly a hundred years old, time has changed his appearance, but it has never changed his belief.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李龙伊
On September 6th, in Shijiazhuang (石家庄), Hebei (河北) Province, sunlight streamed through the bright glass windows, gently falling on Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) (pictured, provided by the interviewee), a veteran of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. His home was simple and tidy, with much of the furniture's paint faded and the edges worn smooth. An old piano stood quietly in the corner—a gift Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) gave to his beloved more than 40 years ago, and the most precious object in the house.
On September 3rd, Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) was invited to attend the commemorative meeting marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and came to the scene to observe the ceremony. That day, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) shook hands with him cordially. After returning to Shijiazhuang (石家庄) from Beijing (北京), many people came to visit, all wanting to hear Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) talk about his experience of watching the military parade. Despite the intensive schedule in recent days, Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) remained energetic and shared his experiences with everyone tirelessly.
"Back then, we fought the Japanese devils with 'millet plus rifles'," Liu Shiyue's (刘世钺) voice was calm and clear. "Comrades-in-arms were willing to 抛头颅、洒热血 (pāo tóu lú, sǎ rè xuè - "throw heads, spill blood," to sacrifice one's life for a noble cause) for the survival of the nation. With strong faith, we persevered to the end and defeated the enemy."
"And this time at the military parade, I saw so much advanced equipment such as unmanned combat, electronic countermeasures, and strategic missiles, it has really progressed too much." Thinking of the scenes of the equipment formations passing by during the military parade, Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) said excitedly, "Now, the country's military strength is stronger, and there are more military talents."
Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) told reporters that during this military parade, he solemnly saluted every formation as it passed through Tiananmen (天安门). The figures of those young officers and soldiers always reminded him of the years of war when he fought alongside his comrades. "We came out of the flames of war, and many comrades did not see the prosperity and strength of the motherland today. But the blood of the martyrs was not shed in vain, the motherland and the people will always remember their achievements, and their spirit will inspire future generations to move forward," Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) said.
On September 5th, Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) attended the "Yan Zhao Model" (燕赵楷模) release ceremony in Hebei (河北) Province. He wore a smart green military uniform, his chest covered with military medals. Behind each one is a glorious past. After returning home from the ceremony, he immediately told his son, Liu Yan (刘焰): "Organize your military uniform properly and keep your medals safe."
Liu Yan (刘焰) told reporters: "My father attaches great importance to honor and military discipline. Even now, the buttons must be buttoned up and the hat must be worn straight—he still does it according to the requirements of internal affairs."
"My father studies every day." Liu Yan (刘焰) said while sorting out the newspapers of the past few days, "He studies English, Japanese, reads the news, and pays special attention to military developments." He handed the newspaper to his father. Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) took it and read it attentively.
In addition to studying at his desk, Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) is also keen on imparting knowledge. Watching his father's busy figure all day long, Liu Yan (刘焰) couldn't help but ask: "When will you really retire?" Liu Shiyue (刘世钺) looked stern and said firmly: "Working for the Party, never retire."
(Gao Haibin (高海滨) participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨 迅
"Today, I made a special trip to Chao'er's grave to tell him about the military parade." On September 5th, after returning from the commemorative event marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Zhang Shenghua (张胜华) (pictured, provided by the interviewee), the father of martyr Zhang Chao (张超), held flowers and went to the Zhang Chao Martyr Memorial Park (张超烈士纪念园) in Yueyang (岳阳), Hunan (湖南).
On April 27, 2016, Zhang Chao (张超), a first-class pilot of a naval carrier-based aviation unit, encountered a fly-by-wire malfunction while piloting a carrier-based fighter jet for land-based simulated landing training. He decisively handled the situation, doing his best to save the fighter jet, and was forced to parachute. Unfortunately, he heroically sacrificed his life at the young age of 29. Zhang Chao (张超) was the first martyr to sacrifice for China's aircraft carrier-based aircraft cause. He was approved by the Central Military Commission (中央军委) as an exemplary hero to be honored with a portrait throughout the military and was awarded the national honorary title of "People's Hero."
"The country and the people remember the sacrifice of the martyr!" Zhang Shenghua (张胜华) wanted to tell his son about all the excitement along the way.
"The J-16 and J-20 flew so steadily and uniformly! And there are also very large transport aircraft that Chao'er (超儿) had never flown before. How happy he would be if he could see and fly them now!" As a pilot's father, Zhang Shenghua (张胜华) is very familiar with fighter jets. Zhang Chao (张超) once piloted the J-8, J-11, and J-15 to soar in the blue sky. Many of the various types of equipment displayed in this military parade were things he was seeing and hearing for the first time. "They are all independently developed by us, and we have become much stronger!"
The Chinese nation is a great nation that is not afraid of violence and is self-reliant and self-strengthening. "From the warplanes in the sky to the equipment on the ground, it warms my heart." Zhang Shenghua (张胜华) said with emotion that so many ambitious young people are guarding the borders, and the country's important weapons are protecting peace, so the lives of the people are becoming more and more secure.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 亓玉昆
On the evening of August 7, in Yuzhong County (榆中县), Lanzhou City (兰州市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), a torrential rain fell, and a sudden flash flood rushed towards the peaceful village.
"I am a Party member, I will lead the team!" When the disaster occurred, Li Shengzhong (李生中), the station chief of the Xinglong Fire and Rescue Station (兴隆消防救援站) in Yuzhong County (榆中县), who was on vacation, volunteered to lead a team of six people to the front, becoming the first rescue team to advance into the disaster area.
In Wangbaoying Village (王保营村), Xiaokangying Township (小康营乡), 56 people were trapped by the flood. Li Shengzhong (李生中) took the lead in jumping into the mud and used ropes to build a lifeline. "Party members are in the front, escorting the masses!" Li Shengzhong's (李生中) shouts pierced through the rain, repeatedly returning to dangerous situations, carrying out the elderly, holding up children... After 4 hours of rescue, all the trapped people were safely transferred.
"A Party member's identity is not a label, but a responsibility to charge forward in times of crisis; the duty of fire and rescue personnel is not a slogan, but to build a line of defense for life with flesh and blood," said Li Shengzhong (李生中).
In the flood, among the mud and rocks, since the beginning of the flood season, many fire and rescue personnel have kept their identity as Party members in mind, bravely shouldering their responsibilities and missions, and fighting on the front line of flood prevention, rescue, and disaster relief.
Time returns to July 26, when Beijing's (北京市) Miyun District (密云区), Huairou District (怀柔区), and Yanqing District (延庆区) issued red alerts for torrential rain. That night, Jiang Hanyang (蒋寒阳), deputy station chief and Party member of the Yongfeng Fire and Rescue Station (永丰消防救援站) in Haidian District (海淀区), went to Huairou (怀柔) with 70 teammates to provide support.
On the afternoon of the 27th, the team members overcame various dangers such as mudslides and landslides, and marched on foot into Yushuidong Village (鱼水洞村), Liulimiao Town (琉璃庙镇), which had lost roads, electricity, and internet, successfully transferring the first batch of more than 30 trapped people.
During the transfer, they encountered many landslides, and the water flow was turbulent. One of the necessary points had been washed into a cliff. Fire and rescue personnel could only climb over by grabbing fixed anchor points and wire mesh.
"There is only one purpose: to save people!" Facing difficulties and obstacles, Jiang Hanyang (蒋寒阳) said that firefighting work means saving people from danger, and Party members should charge forward and bravely shoulder heavy responsibilities.
Wading through deep water, crossing mud, clearing blocked roads, safely transferring villagers, transporting rescue supplies... The rescue team to which Jiang Hanyang (蒋寒阳) belonged opened up a lifeline, carefully investigated villages along the task route, and ensured that no one was left behind.
On July 28, Nantai West Gou Village (南台子西沟村), Mayingzi Manchu Township (马营子满族乡), Luanping County (滦平县), Chengde City (承德市), Hebei Province (河北省), suffered a landslide due to continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in road interruption, bridge damage, paralysis of power and communication, and damage to houses and crops, causing casualties.
At 5:00 on July 29, after receiving the reinforcement order, the emergency communication team of the Shijiazhuang Fire and Rescue Detachment (石家庄市消防救援支队) selected 7 fire and rescue personnel to form an advance team, carrying communication, power, and rain gear, and rushed to Xigou Village (西沟村) on foot in the rain to pre-position communication forces.
"We mobilized 13 fire and rescue personnel to go to the rescue, 11 of whom are Party members," said Zhang Xinjiang (张新江), captain of the Special Service Brigade of the Shijiazhuang Fire and Rescue Detachment (石家庄市消防救援支队特勤大队).
At that time, the road had been washed away by the flood, and vehicles could not pass. The advance team carried an average of 30 kilograms of communication equipment and marched towards the disconnected area. After a 7-hour trek, the advance team arrived at the core area of the disaster and successfully built a temporary communication base station, restoring communication between Xigou Village (西沟村) and the outside world.
Disaster is the order!
At 8:30 a.m. on July 29, the Langfang Fire and Rescue Detachment (廊坊市消防救援支队) in Hebei Province (河北省) received a mission to go to the disconnected villages of Wudaohe Village (五道河村) and Xiangshuihu Village (响水湖村) in Liudaohe Town (六道河镇), Xinglong County (兴隆县), Chengde City (承德市) for rescue work.
Upon hearing the order, they acted immediately, racing against time. According to the deployment of the Party Committee of the Langfang Fire and Rescue Detachment (廊坊市消防救援支队党委), Zhang Siqing (张思清), a full-time firefighter from the Yinhe South Road Fire and Rescue Station (银河南路消防救援站), as a member of the advance team, carried satellite phones, water rescue rope bags, and other equipment to go deep into the disconnected disaster area to perform tasks.
Affected by landslides, the roads in the search and rescue area were interrupted and bridges were damaged. During the journey, Zhang Siqing (张思清) and his teammates encountered heavy rain and had to travel through rivers and steep slopes. After 7 hours, walking 13 kilometers, and crossing more than 10 turbulent rivers, Zhang Siqing (张思清) struggled through the rivers and rocks in the rain to find signals, completing the collection of disaster information and personnel search and rescue work in disconnected villages such as Wudaohe Village (五道河村).
Due to the long trek, Zhang Siqing (张思清) had multiple abrasions on his ankles and inner thighs, but before he had time to rest, he transferred to Liudaogou Village (六道沟村) to continue helping to build a communication network and ensure smooth rescue information.
Facing danger in the midst of the flood.
The vast number of fire and rescue personnel charged forward, bravely and fearlessly, on the front line of flood prevention and disaster relief. One after another, orange figures cleaved through the waves in the flood and stood firm in the wind and rain, building a solid line of defense to protect the lives and safety of the people.
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Plunging into mud, building life channels; climbing over cliffs, transporting relief supplies; trekking long distances, restoring communication... On the front lines of flood prevention and disaster relief, the vast number of fire and rescue personnel have stepped forward at the moment when the people needed them, building a solid line of defense for life.
"I am a Party member, I will lead the team!" Li Shengzhong's (李生中) resounding cry in the rain expressed the common belief of thousands of Party members. This is not only the call of the fire fighting profession, but also the practice of the original aspiration of the Communist Party members - consciously charging ahead and bravely shouldering the important mission. Every time they risk danger to cross dangerous situations, every time they use strong arms to lift up rescue efforts, it is the most vivid interpretation of the Party flag flying high on the front lines.
In the turbulent torrents, in front of dangerous landslides, those leaping orange figures have become the most reassuring color in the eyes of the people. They use their retrograde backs to interpret responsibility and commitment, and use their courageous actions to fulfill the 铮铮誓言 (zhēng zhēng shì yán - "firm vows," solemn promises) of the pioneer model of Party members.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 6th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) The tropical depression in the South China Sea formed in the central and eastern part of the South China Sea on the evening of the 5th. It is expected that the depression will strengthen into the 16th typhoon of this year on the 6th, and then tend to the central and western coastal areas of Guangdong (广东), and will land on the above-mentioned coastal areas from the night of the 7th to the morning of the 8th (severe tropical storm level or typhoon level). Affected by this, from the 6th to the 10th, there will be heavy rainfall and strong winds in South China and the South China Sea, with heavy to torrential rain in central and southern Guangdong (广东) and other places, heavy torrential rain in some areas, and extremely heavy torrential rain in some areas.
According to the "National Flood Control and Drought Relief Emergency Plan" and relevant regulations, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters decided to launch a Level IV emergency response for flood and typhoon prevention in Guangdong (广东) and Hainan (海南) at 18:00 on September 6, and dispatched a working group to Guangdong (广东) to assist and guide the work of flood and typhoon prevention.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王玉琳 窦 皓
In Meishan Town (煤山镇), Changxing County (长兴县), Huzhou City (湖州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), visitors to the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region Memorial Hall (新四军苏浙军区纪念馆) come in an endless stream. Looking up, the eight bold characters "Unity between the army and the people is invincible" (军民团结 无往不胜) are very eye-catching.
"My grandfather was a soldier in the New Fourth Army (新四军). I have been influenced by him since I was a child. I hope my explanation can help more people understand that period of fighting years," said guide Shi Jialu (史佳璐). Looking at the exhibits, many visitors' eyes were filled with tears.
During the Anti-Japanese War, Meishan Town (煤山镇) was the location of an important command organization of the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region (新四军苏浙军区), witnessing the glorious history of the local army and people fighting against the enemy. Changxing County (长兴县), located at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces, inherits and promotes the great spirit of the Anti-Japanese War, and strives to write a new chapter of development in the green mountains and rivers.
Unity between the army and the people, the red spirit is passed down from generation to generation.
In the memorial hall, there is a Type 92 infantry gun (九二式步兵炮) (replica) on display. Looking at it, Hong A'de (洪阿德), a 99-year-old veteran of the New Fourth Army (新四军), was lost in thought, recalling the past:
In September 1943, the invading Japanese army launched the Su Zhe Wan Border Campaign (苏浙皖边战役). Subsequently, the Sixteenth Brigade of the New Fourth Army (新四军十六旅) went to Changxing (长兴) to open up a base area, and the guerrillas also arrived in Changxing (长兴). On March 29, 1944, the New Fourth Army (新四军) won a victory in Hangcun (杭村), Guangde (广德), Anhui (安徽), and captured a Type 92 infantry gun (九二式步兵炮).
"We secretly transported the infantry gun to the deep mountains, and the Japanese army couldn't find it even with **九牛二虎之力** (jiǔ niú èr hǔ zhī lì - "nine bulls two tigers strength," tremendous effort). Later, this gun helped us capture many Japanese puppet strongholds in the Changxing Campaign (长兴战役)!" Speaking of the story of "capturing the big gun in Hangcun (杭村) and bombing the bunker in Hexi (合溪)," Hong A'de (洪阿德) has vivid memories.
In early 1945, the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region (新四军苏浙军区) was established in Meishan Town (煤山镇), with Su Yu (粟裕) as the commander of the military region. The Su Zhe Military Region (苏浙军区) successively established headquarters, command posts, and rear hospitals here, leaving behind one of the most complete and largest revolutionary sites in the Jiangnan (江南) area, writing a touching story of unity between the army and the people and heroic resistance against Japan:
Wei Yiping (韦一平), the political commissar who wrote "Our position is in front of the masses" and sacrificed heroically to allow his comrades to transfer safely; Xu Changsheng (徐昌胜), a 13-year-old nurse who did not reveal any information despite the enemy's torture; Wang Yuanzhen (王元珍), a martyr who died heroically in the fire, regarding death as home... The heroic deeds of the Su Zhe Military Region (苏浙军区) are admirable.
The New Fourth Army (新四军) fought bloody battles on the front lines, while the people of Changxing (长兴) spontaneously organized to transport food and military supplies to the soldiers, helping to carry stretchers and rescue the wounded. Singing the folk song "To eat vegetables, eat the heart of the cabbage; to be a soldier, be a soldier of the New Fourth Army (新四军)," young people in Changxing (长兴) joined the New Fourth Army (新四军) one after another.
As the smoke of history dissipates, the red bloodline is passed on from generation to generation, becoming more and more vibrant:
Several hundred meters away from the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region Memorial Hall (新四军苏浙军区纪念馆), "Bugle Square" (号角广场), "Military Garden" (军旅园) and other features are very eye-catching in the Huaikan Central Primary School (槐坎中心小学) in Meishan Town (煤山镇). Since 1997, the school has organized "Little Explainer" activities and built four red culture-themed exhibition halls on campus. The young explainers use their childish voices to tell the moving stories of the past to citizens and tourists.
Red and green blend together, jointly drawing a new picture of culture.
Surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation, an ancient Jinzhongling Road (金钟岭古道) connects Zhejiang (浙江) and Anhui (安徽) provinces, attracting many hiking enthusiasts. It also has another name, "Meeting Ancient Road" (会师古道) - on January 6, 1945, the Sixteenth Brigade of the New Fourth Army (新四军十六旅) and the main force of the First Division of the New Fourth Army (新四军一师) met in Yangfeng Village (仰峰村), Meishan Town (煤山镇).
As the first batch of homestays in Yangfeng Village (仰峰村), Hou Hanzhong's (侯汉忠) homestay is not far from the former site of the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region Headquarters (新四军苏浙军区司令部). Taking guests there, Hou Hanzhong (侯汉忠) told the story of his family's resistance against Japan: "My father worked in the Su Zhe Military Region Headquarters (苏浙军区司令部) back then. General Su Yu (粟裕) ate and lived with him, giving him a lot of care in life. This is true kinship between the army and the people!"
From the red resources such as the New Fourth Army Su Zhe Military Region Memorial Hall (新四军苏浙军区纪念馆) to the bamboo forests in the mountains and hundreds of ancient ginkgo trees in the village, Yangfeng Village (仰峰村), which has both red memories and green resources, many villagers have opened homestays, tea houses, and restaurants, and their lives are getting better and better.
At the same time, more cultural genes about Changxing (长兴) are also bursting with vitality:
Lu Yu (陆羽) of the Tang Dynasty (唐代) wrote China's first monograph on tea, "The Classic of Tea" (《茶经》), in Changxing (长兴), and recommended the local Zisun Tea (紫笋茶) as tribute tea. Many literati and poets came to taste tea, enjoy the scenery, and write poems. Learning about tea culture, watching tea art performances, and experiencing the tea-making process... Tourists come in an endless stream to the Datang Tribute Tea Garden (大唐贡茶院) in Guzhu Village (顾渚村), Shuikou Township (水口乡), Changxing County (长兴县). In the first seven months of this year, Guzhu Village (顾渚村) received 2,244,800 tourists, a significant increase compared to the same period last year.
The Qiliting Site (七里亭遗址) in Changxing County (长兴县) rewrote the archaeological map of the Paleolithic Age, proving the million-year cultural roots of Zhejiang (浙江); the excavation of the Jiangjiashan Site (江家山遗址) cleared hundreds of Majiabang Culture (马家浜文化), Songze Culture (崧泽文化), and Liangzhu Culture (良渚文化) tombs, and unearthed many cultural relics that filled the domestic archaeological gaps... Located on the shore of Taihu Lake (太湖), a special museum systematically presents the cultural roots and historical features of Changxing (长兴) since ancient times, attracting many tourists to visit and check in.
Currently, a Taihu No. 9 Highway (太湖9号公路) organically connects Changxing's (长兴) red tourism attractions, Taihu Lake (太湖) coastline, and traditional villages. Driving slowly, among the green mountains and rivers, tourists from all over the world follow the red footprints and indulge in the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers.
The old revolutionary base is revitalized, cultivating new momentum for development.
In Xinchuan Village (新川村), Meishan Town (煤山镇), bamboo forests sway on the mountains, streams gurgle at the foot of the mountains, and residential buildings are scattered among them.
"In the past, we were a 'three-old area' integrating the old revolutionary base area, the poor mountainous area, and the traditional industrial and mining area," said Hu Chunqiang (胡春强), deputy secretary of the Xinchuan Village (新川村) Party Committee, talking about the past.
Xinchuan (新川) has a complex and hidden terrain. In the autumn of 1943, Liu Biesheng (刘别生), the head of the Forty-eighth Regiment of the Sixteenth Brigade of the Sixth Division of the New Fourth Army (新四军六师十六旅四十八团), known as the "Tiger Regiment" (老虎团), chose this place as the site of the New Fourth Army Arsenal (新四军兵工厂) and founded a grenade factory in Qiuwujia (邱坞岕), Xinchuan (新川).
Sending the ironware that could be collected to the arsenal to make grenades for the arsenal... With the help of the villagers of Xinchuan (新川), batches of grenades were sent from the arsenal to the front line, making important contributions to the victories of the "Changxing Campaign" (长兴战役) and the "Si'an Campaign" (泗安战役).
After the founding of New China, due to the lack of land and mountains and the scarcity of resources, the former revolutionary base area faced development problems. "We started factories by combining our own advantages," said Hu Chunqiang (胡春强). After the reform and opening up, factories sprang up in Xinchuan Village (新川村), including battery factories, refractory material factories, stone mines, and food factories... The lives of the villagers gradually became prosperous, but under the extensive development model, the mountains became bald, the water became dirty, and the entire village was gray.
Under the guidance of the "Two Mountains" theory that "Green mountains and clear waters are golden mountains and silver mountains" (绿水青山就是金山银山), Xinchuan Village (新川村) carried out environmental remediation, replaced industries, closed down backward stone mines and high-energy-consuming enterprises with serious pollution, and gradually implemented road hardening, river dredging, mountain restoration, water and toilet renovation, greening and lighting projects.
"We promote the construction of beautiful villages through industry feeding agriculture and village-enterprise co-construction," introduced Hu Chunqiang (胡春强). The Xinchuan Village (新川村) Party Committee implemented the "Party Building Leadership, Hand in Hand" village-enterprise co-construction action, and jointly promoted the development of villages and enterprises with the Party Committee of Tianneng Group (天能集团), a large-scale green energy enterprise born in the village. Now, more than 1,000 villagers in Xinchuan Village (新川村) are employed in Tianneng Group (天能集团), and more than 80 enterprises have been founded by villagers. Last year, the per capita disposable income of villagers exceeded 150,000 yuan.
Walking into the Changxing National Economic and Technological Development Zone (长兴国家级经济技术开发区), new finished vehicles are neatly arranged on the side of the road; in the workshop, intelligent mechanical processing is in good order. In the Tianneng Group Circular Economy Industrial Park (天能集团循环经济产业园), stacks of packaged batteries are about to be shipped to various places. Protecting the green mountains and clear waters and making the golden mountains and silver mountains bigger, the industries that have emerged from the village have long radiated and driven the entire county.
In recent years, Changxing County (长兴县) has actively laid out emerging industries such as intelligent vehicles and parts, new energy, intelligent equipment, digital industries, and biomedicine. In 2024, the output value of emerging industries in the county exceeded 100 billion yuan. On Taihu No. 9 Highway (太湖9号公路), a tourist from another place who came to visit couldn't help but sigh: "Witnessing the integration of history and modernity, and the mutual complementation of nature and industry, this is a beautiful transformation of an old revolutionary base county."
Return to TopOn September 6, the 2025 Global Industrial Internet Conference opened in Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁). With the theme of "Digitalizing New Chapters, Intelligently Manufacturing New Quality," the conference brought together guests from the political, business, academic, research, and enterprise sectors to discuss the innovative development of the industrial internet. This conference will last until September 8.
The picture shows guests interacting with intelligent robots in the exhibition area of the conference on the 6th.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Qing (杨青) photographed.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 丁雅诵 吴 月
Editor's Note: Developing rural education, ensuring that every rural child receives fair and high-quality education, and preventing the intergenerational transmission of poverty is a significant undertaking that benefits both the present and the future.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the Special Post Teacher Program for Compulsory Education in Rural Schools (hereinafter referred to as the "Special Post Program"). Across the vast land of China, millions of rural teachers, including those in the Special Post Program, are able to "go down, stay, and teach well," illuminating the life dreams of rural students and demonstrating the dedication and responsibility of people's teachers.
On the occasion of the 41st Teachers' Day, this edition presents a special report to pay tribute to the batches of people's teachers who adhere to rural areas and devote themselves to nurturing people!
Choice: "Thinking of their small figures, my heart is even more firm"
Entering the mountains.
The road winds, and the forest is dense. In 2016, looking at the majestic Gaoligong Mountains (高黎贡山) and the surging Dulong River (独龙江), Zhao Haolan (赵浩兰), a recent college graduate who came to Dulongjiang Township (独龙江乡), Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County (贡山独龙族怒族自治县), Yunnan (云南) as a Special Post teacher, felt a little uneasy.
The continuous rain was like her mood at the time—almost 10 years have passed, and this post-90s girl can now recall with a smile: "In the first month, I didn't adapt and cried several times."
To go, or to stay?
"The teachers in Dulongjiang Township (独龙江乡) teach knowledge, but more importantly, they teach the hope of Dulongjiang (独龙江)." The encouragement of the old teachers was kept in her heart, and the innocent children made her reluctant to leave.
One night, a student suddenly had a fever. Zhao Haolan (赵浩兰) and her colleagues carried the child to the village health clinic. In the dark, with the light of her mobile phone, Zhao Haolan (赵浩兰) felt the child's breathing. "At that moment, I realized my responsibility. I am no longer a child. On the banks of the Dulong River (独龙江), I am growing up with the children."
Teaching in the mountains means being a teacher in class, broadening students' horizons; during breaks, she is like a parent, washing their hair, bathing them, and mending their clothes. Zhao Haolan (赵浩兰) has formed a deep relationship with her students: "Thinking of their small figures, my heart is even more firm. The youth I dedicated to Dulongjiang (独龙江) is my most beautiful time."
Like a secluded orchid in a deep valley, Zhao Haolan's (赵浩兰) experience is a microcosm of millions of Special Post teachers. Since 2006, the Special Post Program has publicly recruited and selected college graduates to teach in rural schools in the central and western regions every year. Over the past 20 years, it has supplemented approximately 1.18 million teachers for more than 30,000 rural schools in 22 provinces, more than 1,000 counties in the central and western regions.
From green graduates to standing firm on the rural podium, persisting for 10 years is not easy. So, what about 40 years?
In 1985, Liu Yuzhong (刘玉忠), a teacher at Solun Middle School (索伦中学) in Horqin Right Front Banner (科右前旗), Hinggan League (兴安盟), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), spent his first Teachers' Day. The school buildings were simple, the weeds were knee-high, and the bedding laid on the desk served as a temporary bed.
Resources were insufficient, and conditions were difficult, but no child could be abandoned! Over the past 40 years, as a class teacher, Liu Yuzhong (刘玉忠) has used his savings to help students with financial difficulties; as a mathematics teacher, he has illuminated the path of young people with knowledge. Among his students, some have become doctors engaged in scientific research, and others have returned to their hometowns to devote themselves to education as a new generation of teachers...
Having the opportunity to be transferred to urban areas, Liu Yuzhong (刘玉忠) still chose to stay, simply because "the children in the village need me." Like the red willow in his hometown, even in the face of wind and sand, he deeply roots himself in the soil.
As of the end of 2024, there are a total of 1.8177 million full-time teachers in compulsory education schools in rural areas (excluding towns) nationwide. Rooted and persistent, they use their love and wisdom to illuminate the life dreams of thousands of rural children.
Enlightenment: "As long as you are willing to work hard, you can teach students well anywhere"
What about the digital literacy of rural children?
"Please enjoy the robot dance designed by our programming" "This is the smart home model we designed"... At the scene of the Ningxia (宁夏) Student Information Literacy Improvement Practice Activity, junior high school students from Liangtian Middle School (良田中學) in Jinfeng District (金凤区), Yinchuan (银川) were poised and confident.
"As long as you are willing to work hard, you can teach students well anywhere." Seeing the children's confident display, information technology teacher Qin Chunjuan (秦春娟) recalled more than 20 years ago, "In 2004, when I first arrived at the school, there were only five or six computers, and there was no information technology class. Later, the hardware was gradually equipped, and the rich training broadened my horizons and made me more confident in teaching."
"Now, information technology and teaching methods are developing so fast that you will fall behind if you don't study." During the past summer vacation, Qin Chunjuan (秦春娟) was busy learning artificial intelligence textbooks and conducting training for teachers. In the new semester, artificial intelligence has been included in the curriculum of Liangtian Middle School (良田中學), and the teachers are on the road to charging and improving themselves.
To be a good teacher, you must have solid knowledge. Since 2010, the "National Training Program" (国培计划) has been launched to focus on supporting the training of rural teachers and principals in the central and western regions. As of the end of 2024, the number of training sessions has exceeded 22.59 million. In recent years, the Ministry of Education has relied on the National Smart Education Platform (国家智慧教育平台) to carry out regular teacher training, with a cumulative participation of more than 90 million people.
Precise training significantly improves the ability and quality of rural teachers, and structural optimization helps rural schools to offer all kinds of courses, promoting students' all-round development and healthy growth.
"How wide is the black land, nurturing my growth..." The melodious children's voices echo in the Renmin Town Central School (任民镇中心学校) in Anda City (安达市), Heilongjiang (黑龙江). Special Post teacher Li Ping (李平) and her colleagues formed the "Children of the Village" music interest class at the school, helping the children to put on the wings of song.
"I hope to lead more children into the world of music, open a new window, and take them to see a broader landscape." Today, Li Ping (李平) has been selected into the Rural Excellent Young Teachers Training and Reward Program, and the musical dreams of teachers and students have received more support.
In recent years, driven by the Special Post Program and other initiatives, the educational level of rural teachers has been greatly improved, with the proportion of teachers with bachelor's degrees or above reaching 76.23%. At the same time, a large number of full-time teachers in scarce and weak disciplines such as music, physical education, art, and science have been added.
Higher quality rural teachers are bringing higher quality rural education.
Rooted: "The treatment of rural teachers is getting better and better"
In the early morning, the mountains are still shrouded in a layer of mist. In a teacher's apartment in Wangmo County Experimental High School (望谟县实验高中), Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (黔西南布依族苗族自治州), Guizhou (贵州), a warm light has already lit up. Liu Xiuxiang (刘秀祥) takes out fresh ingredients, waiting for the students to arrive.
"I'm the chef, and the kids help out. Dry pot beef and spicy hot pot are our most anticipated meals on weekends." Since becoming a Special Post teacher more than 10 years ago, Liu Xiuxiang (刘秀祥) often invites students to his home in batches, "Since I started working, I have lived in the teacher's apartment, which is very convenient."
After graduation, he resolutely returned to the mountains, persuaded more than 1,800 students to return to school by motorcycle, and established a studio to conduct public welfare lectures and teacher training... Recalling these years of experience, Liu Xiuxiang (刘秀祥) is very emotional: "The treatment of rural teachers is getting better and better. In addition to having teacher apartments, the salary level has also steadily increased, and there is also a monthly living allowance. In addition, with a teacher qualification certificate, you can enjoy free admission to state-owned A-level and above scenic spots throughout Guizhou (贵州)."
Liu Xiuxiang's (刘秀祥) feelings express the reasons why many rural teachers choose to take root—a series of policies and measures escort them, making it possible to teach with peace of mind, enthusiasm, comfort, and tranquility.
This is a real investment. In 2024, the salary subsidy for Special Post teachers will be increased again, with an increase of 3,600 yuan per person per year; the living allowance policy for rural teachers will be implemented in depth, benefiting approximately 1.3 million teachers, with an average monthly subsidy of approximately 400 yuan per person; the construction of turnover dormitories for rural teachers will continue to be strengthened, with a cumulative investment of more than 28.1 billion yuan from the central government to build approximately 637,000 sets.
These are concrete measures. Establish and improve a long-term mechanism to ensure the salary and benefits of compulsory education teachers, with rural teachers as the focus; promote the reform of the职称 (zhíchēng - "professional title," system) system for rural teachers, set up senior professional titles, and break the "ceiling" of professional titles for rural teachers; carry out public welfare actions to respect teachers and benefit teachers, and launch a series of services around medical health, cultural improvement, and other aspects.
"Being commended and standing on the podium, that kind of glory and sacredness is exciting." Ren Mingjie (任明杰), a teacher at Daxinzhuang Primary School (大辛庄小学) in Pandian Town (潘店镇), Fengqiu County (封丘县), Xinxiang (新乡), Henan (河南), who has been awarded the titles of National Model Teacher and "Most Beautiful Teacher" in Henan (河南省“最美教师”), feels deeply, "This is not only an honor, but also a motivation for me to take root in the countryside and move forward continuously."
Relay: "I want to be the light in the hearts of the children"
"Devote ourselves to teaching and education, and make the country strong. Aspire to be ambitious and serve the country as teachers..." Some time ago, at the departure ceremony for the first "Excellent Teacher Program" (优师计划) normal students of Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学), the graduates solemnly swore an oath, conveying their determination to take root in the grassroots and devote themselves to the cause of education.
"Looking back on my four years of university, eight teaching and practice experiences have made me deeply aware of the importance of high-quality educational resources and high-quality teachers to underdeveloped areas, and I also want to contribute." With the dream of teaching and educating people, Huang Zichen (黄梓宸), a graduate of Chinese language and literature, went to Daxin Middle School (大新中学) in Daxin County (大新县), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区).
In 2021, the "Excellent Teacher Program" (优师计划) was launched, training approximately 10,000 normal students each year for primary and secondary schools in 832 poverty-stricken counties (counties in the former concentrated contiguous poverty-stricken areas and key counties for national poverty alleviation and development work) and inland border counties in the central and western regions. This year, the first batch of students have graduated and immediately went to the places where the country and the people need them most.
Improving the face of rural education requires strengthening the supply of excellent rural teachers. This team is constantly growing.
Directed training, injecting fresh blood. The normal universities directly under the Ministry of Education implement free education for normal students, and have cumulatively recruited more than 170,000 free normal students, focusing on the central and western regions; under the national demonstration and leadership, 28 provinces have implemented local free education for normal students, training more than 40,000 local free normal students each year.
Teaching assistance and support, introducing high-quality forces. As of July 2025, the "Three Regions" Talent Support Program Teacher Special Program has cumulatively selected and dispatched more than 230,000 teachers to provide teaching assistance; the "Silver Age Teaching Program" has cumulatively recruited 27,000 outstanding retired principals, teaching researchers, and special-grade teachers to teach in rural compulsory education schools.
"Why choose to go to the countryside?"
"I want to be the light in the hearts of the children."
At the departure ceremony, Yang Qing (杨卿), a graduate of the "Excellent Teacher Program" (优师计划) of Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学), solemnly promised as a representative: Grow downward with a rooted attitude, apply what you have learned to practice, and illuminate the future of more children with the light of a teacher!
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Walking into military and police camps, watching red movies, strolling through green hills and clear waters, learning about national heavy equipment... In recent years, during the summer vacation, we have taken the girls of Huaping Girls High School out of Huaping (华坪) to see the outside world. The times are developing, and the children of the mountains must also broaden their horizons.
The reason for founding Huaping Girls High School (华坪女高) was that many girls in mountainous areas had no access to education at that time. At that time, the college entrance examination may have been the only opportunity for most girls in mountainous areas to change their destiny. The teachers of the Girls High School also devoted their hearts to the children. Some teachers even chose to hide their serious illnesses temporarily, and quietly returned to the podium after surgery. They could have chosen a more relaxed and comfortable life, but they were willing to take root in the deep mountains and accompany the children to challenge their fate. Getting up at 5 a.m. and going to bed at nearly 11 p.m., the children studied desperately, and the teachers taught desperately. Many girls walked out of the mountains through the college entrance examination; their families also broke away from poverty as a result.
I often feel sorry for the teachers, but I am even more proud of them. Others call me the "Lighting Principal," but I know that behind me is a group of "lamps." The education of the mountains cannot be separated from the light of every "lamp."
At school, I always urge the children to "be faster, faster," urging them to work hard, for fear that they will go astray; when they graduate, I will also say to the girls: don't be trapped by the label of "Huaping Girls High School student," and choose the path you like. The girls' choices make me proud: some of them study and pursue further education, continuing to roam in the ocean of knowledge; some of them return to the mountains to build their hometowns; and some girls join the army and take root in the snowy plateau to guard the frontier. They have the ability to choose their own lives and have not forgotten the cultivation of the Party and the country.
In recent years, from poverty alleviation to the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, the Party and the country have paid more attention to education in mountainous areas, and girls in mountainous areas no longer have to worry about "not having access to education." But from "having access to education" to "having access to good education," there is still a long way to go—
The gap in education in mountainous schools is narrowing, but the shortcomings in family education still exist. Many left-behind children still lack companionship, and many parents in mountainous areas still do not know how to guide their children's growth: teachers can contribute more, but the role of parents is irreplaceable.
In the past, I always hoped that more children would walk out of the mountains. Now, I also hope that some children will return to the mountains after graduating from college. Because, with roads open and infrastructure improved, the depths of the mountains also have more conditions for development. I look forward to more talents returning to the mountains to develop industries and devote themselves to education, so that children in the mountains can also "have access to good education." I look forward to the joint efforts of the whole society to illuminate more children in the mountains!
(The author is the winner of the "July 1st Medal," and the principal of Huaping Girls High School (云南丽江华坪女子高级中学) in Lijiang (丽江), Yunnan (云南). This article was compiled by Yang Wenming (杨文明), a reporter from this newspaper.)
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I was born in a small village in Wuqiao County (吴桥县), Hebei (河北). When I was in elementary school, the school was very small. The classroom was divided into two rooms by walls made of red bricks and mud. The front blackboard was used to teach one grade, and the back blackboard was used to teach another grade. At that time, it was already considered very special for a village elementary school to offer a music class. Our school had only one music teacher, and we had one class per week. He always walked into the classroom with an erhu (二胡) in his arms, played it a few times, and the clear and melodious sound rang out in the quiet classroom, and the music class began.
We didn't have microphones or musical instruments like pianos, only the music textbooks that were handed out, and perhaps a few willow-branch whistles. But it was this simple classroom that has left a deep impression on me to this day. The music teacher often praised me for singing well, and sometimes he would ask me to be the first to stand up and sing. For an elementary school student, that affirmation from the teacher was happier than receiving any certificate.
Because of his encouragement, I stood up again and again and sang in front of my classmates. Gradually, I was no longer afraid of being watched by everyone. When singing, I would straighten my back and open my voice a little more. Later, until middle school, I dared to take the initiative to stand up and answer the teacher's questions in class. Looking back now, my confidence, in part, grew slowly in those simple village classrooms.
When I was in college, my maternal grandmother (姥姥) suddenly asked me one day, "Why haven't I heard you sing since high school?" I smiled and didn't answer. Because I grew up and realized that I was actually tone-deaf. Although the clear singing voice eventually faded away in my life, the seeds that were given in my youth had already grown lush in the hearts of the young.
Teacher's Day is here, and I want to say thank you to my music teacher and to all the teachers who are dedicated to their work on the rural podium: Thank you for taking away the children's timidity and leaving them with courage and confidence in ordinary classrooms, with your simplicity and sincerity.
(The author is a 2024 "Touching China" (感动中国) Person of the Year and a doctoral student in the Department of Precision Instruments at Tsinghua University (清华大学). Reported by Wu Dan (吴丹), reporter of this newspaper.)
Return to TopBeloved Teacher Zhao Chenfang (赵辰芳):
I clearly remember that on my second birthday in junior high, you gave me a copy of "Analysis of Tang Poetry and Song Lyrics" as a gift, which was densely filled with your annotations. You led me to read the classics together, carefully examining the exquisite wording of ancient texts, and encouraged me to bravely create and pursue my literary dreams.
"Raising my eyes, I see thousands of acres of sunflower fields, all facing the sun..." When you read the poem I wrote in class, the students cast admiring glances, which gave me great confidence and also allowed me to make many like-minded friends. Thank you, Teacher Zhao (赵老师), happy Teacher's Day!
Liu Runxin (刘润欣), a third-year student at Yongfuzhuang Township Junior High School, Renze District, Xingtai, Hebei (河北邢台任泽区永福庄乡初级中学)
Dear Teacher Chen Rong (陈蓉):
I want to say so many thanks to you! In the first grade, I was timid and lacked confidence, and my voice would become a mosquito's buzz when I spoke. You were always able to capture my little nervousness and often encouraged me: "We are children born in the hometown of heroes, we must be like Huang Jiguang (黄继光), unafraid of difficulties and dare to win!" It was you who told me time and time again to "try it" and "be bold," and now I am more confident, have a spirit of adventure, and make my parents, who are working hard outside, more at ease.
Xiang Nayun Chuan (向那芸钏), a third-year student at Cangshan Elementary School, Zhongjiang County, Deyang, Sichuan (四川德阳中江县仓山小学)
Respected Teacher Meng Lin (孟琳):
It was you who quietly brought me a new coat when my clothes were old; you put warm buns in my hands when I was hungry; you would also stay at school on weekends to teach me how to sing. Later, you let me try to be a host, and my hands were shaking as I held the script. You squatted down and helped me wipe away my sweat: "Don't be afraid, the teacher is listening from the audience." Now I can not only host programs, but also dare to participate in recitation competitions. Every time I receive a certificate, I think of what you said: "Courage is not not being afraid, it is daring to take a step forward even when you are afraid."
Huo Sirong (火思蓉), a fifth-year student at Xinzhuangji Central Elementary School, Hongsipu District, Wuzhong, Ningxia (宁夏吴忠红寺堡区新庄集中心小学)
Beloved Teacher Ye Ming (叶明):
You are like my family, knowing my family's conditions, you would buy me schoolbags, stationery, and daily necessities. When I first transferred to this school, my grades were not ideal and my foundation was weak. Under your guidance and encouragement, my grades have improved significantly, and my math has improved from barely passing to 85 points. I am very happy, and I am slowly becoming more confident.
You always said to me: "People should be like bamboo, striving to grow upwards." This sentence inspires me and makes me no longer afraid when facing difficulties.
Quan Changsong (全长松), a sixth-year student at Wudu Elementary School, Qingyuan County, Lishui, Zhejiang (浙江丽水庆元县五都小学)
(Compiled by reporters Yan Yiqiao (闫伊乔), Wang Yongzhan (王永战), Jiao Siyu (焦思雨), and Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋) of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 霞
"Today, I'm going to accept the invitation of the 'Big Waster' (大嘥鬼) (Cantonese, meaning "wasteful ghost") to be a 'carbon reduction agent'! I know that walking more or taking public transportation can reduce carbon emissions." On the weekend, the child Bo Tsai excitedly followed his mother to the "Carbon" Knowledge Centre located in Wan Chai (湾仔), Hong Kong (香港).
"Big Waster" (大嘥鬼) is a cartoon character launched by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Environmental Protection Department (环境保护署). The "Big Waster" (大嘥鬼) with "eyes wider than its stomach" is a "negative example" implying "biting off more than one can chew," intended to remind the public to avoid waste. "If my suggestion is good, 'Big Waster' (大嘥鬼) might reply to me." Bo Tsai wrote down his carbon reduction ideas and sent them to "Big Waster" (大嘥鬼).
In the "Carbon" Knowledge Centre, the old mailbox where Bo Tsai mailed his letter also embodies the concept of environmental protection and conservation. The predecessor of the "Carbon" Knowledge Centre was the Old Wan Chai Post Office (旧湾仔邮政局), which has a century of history. During the renovation process, the architectural style of the post office and some old objects were preserved, and the outdoor seats were also made from recycled waste wood. Here, diversified environmental education experiences are provided to the public free of charge, including interactive games, guided tours, environmental workshops, etc., to guide citizens to practice a low-carbon lifestyle starting from their daily habits.
Currently, all sectors of Hong Kong society are fully promoting environmental protection and carbon reduction, and promoting green transformation and development. "Cherishing food and reducing waste" has become a lifestyle trend for Hong Kong citizens. It is reported that Hong Kong's carbon emissions have decreased by about 1/4 compared to the peak. According to the "Hong Kong Climate Action Blueprint 2050" announced by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government, efforts will be made to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050, contributing to the country's "dual carbon" goals.
A Recycling and Utilization of Leftover Food
Drinks made from winter melon peel, chili sauce made from bread crumbs... Not long ago, at a creative cooking competition themed "You Really Cherish Food," these recipes that cleverly used leftover ingredients to **变废为宝** (biàn fèi wéi bǎo - "turn waste into treasure," to turn something useless into something useful) won awards.
"When everyone makes cakes, there are always some cake crumbs left, and there are also egg roll crumbs left when eating egg rolls. If we make full use of these leftover ingredients, we will achieve environmental protection." Baker Mr. Li shared his creative recipe with everyone - "Sweet Crispy Muffins" made from cake crumbs and egg roll crumbs.
"After brewing black tea, don't throw away the tea dregs. Adding some incomplete butterfly pastries can turn it into a new delicacy." Pastry chef Mr. Luo introduced while playing a video, "Use your brain, and scraps are also treasures."
Xiao Dewei (萧德威), Chief Operating Officer of Maxim's Group (美心集团), the organizer of the competition, said: "The purpose of holding the competition is to encourage the public to make good use of leftover ingredients to create 'zero-waste delicacies'. The winning dishes will be launched in restaurants to promote the spirit of cherishing ingredients."
In a non-plastic environmentally friendly lunch box, vegetables, chicken, and rice are combined with meat and vegetables for a balanced nutrition, exuding an enticing aroma. "This is steamed chicken rice with shiitake mushrooms. There are more vegetables and large pieces of chicken. The taste is light." Chen Zuhan (陈祖恒), a member of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Legislative Council (立法会议员), strongly recommended a bento made from leftover food.
How to make a bento from leftover food? "The ingredients come from large batches of frozen meat recovered from large food manufacturers and the catering industry, edible fruits and vegetables recovered from street markets, and cooked food recovered from local hotels and large restaurants." Ms. Wang (王小姐), a staff member of the Hong Kong environmental organization "Food Angel" (惜食堂), introduced that about 33 tons of still edible leftover food can now be recovered every week.
"The recovered ingredients undergo strict safety inspections and are then cooked into different types of meals in the central kitchen, including hot lunch boxes and quick-frozen meals. Finally, the logistics team distributes them to people in need in the community free of charge. More than 200 volunteers come to help every day," said Ms. Wang (王小姐). Since its establishment in 2011, "Food Angel" (惜食堂) has recovered more than 16,000 tons of leftover food that is still safe to eat.
In Hong Kong (香港), the "Cherish Food" campaign has been carried out for many years, guiding the public to "think before eating" and "do not waste food, don't be a 'Big Waster' (大嘥鬼)'." "Cherishing food is a traditional virtue. Hong Kong (香港) must reduce food waste from the source and promote the recycling and utilization of leftover food," said Liang Junyan (梁君彦), Chairman of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Legislative Council (立法会主席).
It is reported that food waste accounts for 30% of the daily municipal solid waste discarded in Hong Kong (香港), and reducing waste from the source is crucial. Huang Shuxian (黄淑娴), Deputy Secretary for the Environment and Ecology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government, introduced that the Special Administrative Region (特区) Government has successfully reversed the trend of continuous increase in waste disposal over the years by promoting waste reduction at source and expanding the recycling network. The disposal volume of municipal solid waste in Hong Kong (香港) has decreased for three consecutive years since 2021, reducing by a total of 7.5% by 2024.
The Energy-Saving Temperature of a Building
During the hot summer, Ms. Qiu (邱小姐), a Hong Kong (香港) citizen, turned on the air conditioner in her office after going to work, setting the temperature at 26 degrees Celsius. A few days ago, she received a notice from the property company: "We are pleased to share with you that we have signed the 'Energy Saving Charter 2025', promising to maintain the average room temperature between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius in the public areas of our office buildings and apartment buildings from June to September... We now sincerely invite you to participate in this Energy Saving Charter."
Building electricity consumption accounts for about 90% of Hong Kong's (香港) total electricity consumption, and the air conditioning electricity consumption of commercial buildings is particularly significant. Since 2012, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government has launched the Energy Saving Charter to encourage major shopping malls, hotels, office buildings, residential buildings, etc. to participate in energy saving and maintain data records for monitoring. According to statistics, more than 3,400 venues participated in the "Energy Saving Charter 2025" this year.
"Both office buildings and apartment buildings have signed the Energy Saving Charter, and my work and life are in energy-saving mode." Ms. Qiu (邱小姐) said while opening the mobile phone APP to show the reporter the monitoring situation of the smart meter at home, "The electricity consumption reminder function of the smart meter is very practical. After setting it in advance, when the electricity consumption this month reaches the preset percentage of the last bill, the mobile phone will receive a reminder message, and I can adjust it in time, for example, turn off some electrical appliances, which saves expenses and is environmentally friendly."
Achieving the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 is not easy, and Hong Kong (香港) citizens are also contributing. As introduced by the docent of the "Carbon" Knowledge Centre, carbon reduction is not about reducing the quality of life for everyone, but about being able to "recognize carbon" while "knowing how to enjoy life" (**识叹** (sik1 taan3) - "know how to enjoy," to know how to enjoy life) (Cantonese).
How can we improve the quality of life for citizens and help local enterprises develop while reducing carbon emissions? Using technology well is an important way.
On the rooftop of the Hong Kong Coliseum (香港体育馆), Xie Zhanhuan (谢展寰), Secretary for the Environment and Ecology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government, came to feel the effect of the cooling coating. The surface of the rooftop and the side walls of the rooftop, with an area of about 9,700 square meters, are coated with a cooling coating developed by a local technology innovation enterprise. Being in the corresponding space, one can clearly feel that there is a significant temperature difference between this place and the uncoated part.
"The coating can improve the indoor thermal environment at a lower cost and reduce air conditioning energy consumption. It is expected to cool the gymnasium to an average of 24 degrees Celsius, saving about 300,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, which is equivalent to reducing about 150 tons of carbon emissions. At the same time, because it is relatively 'constant temperature', the life of the waterproof layer on the coated rooftop is also extended, saving maintenance costs," said the relevant person in charge of the Environment and Ecology Bureau (环境及生态局) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government. It is reported that in order to welcome the 15th National Games, Hong Kong (香港) is actively building low-carbon venues.
Xie Zhanhuan (谢展寰) said that relevant departments will continue to monitor the indoor temperature, air conditioning energy consumption and other data of the venues and evaluate the cost-effectiveness. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government is considering promoting this type of technology to more buildings, especially newly built or renovated public facilities, to further optimize building energy efficiency.
Innovative Recycling of a Discarded Plastic Bottle
In a technology company located in the Tseung Kwan O (将军澳) Innovation Park (创新园), discarded plastic bottles are heated and softened, and then pressed into specific shapes to produce acoustic metamaterials. Stacking the acoustic metamaterials piece by piece can create various noise reduction products, which can be applied to ceilings, soundproof rooms, construction sites and road sound barriers.
"The number of discarded plastics is huge, and the recycling value is not high, which has always been a major challenge for waste disposal in Hong Kong (香港)," said Xie Zhanhuan (谢展寰). The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government has introduced measures to reduce the use of disposable plastics, such as the "plastic-free" control of disposable plastic tableware, etc. At the same time, it actively encourages the industry to make good use of technology to upgrade and recycle waste plastics into high value-added products.
While reducing carbon emissions, new economic growth points can be discovered. When environmental protection practices are transformed into brand value and cost advantages, the active participation of the industry will form a demonstration effect. According to reports, the research and development project of this technology company using recycled plastic to upgrade and recycle acoustic metamaterials has received a subsidy of more than 3.3 million Hong Kong dollars from the Low Carbon Green Research Fund (低碳绿色科研基金) of the Environment and Ecology Bureau (环境及生态局) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government. The Environment and Ecology Bureau (环境及生态局) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government is assisting the technology company in transforming scientific research results into products.
"In Hong Kong (香港), acoustic metamaterial products have a lot of application scenarios, such as noise reduction in the construction industry, highways and rail transit, as well as the Northern Metropolis (北部都会区) construction that is being promoted. Hong Kong (香港) has raw materials at the front end and a market at the back end. Establishing a plastic recycling system will help develop Hong Kong's (香港) new quality productivity and accelerate the construction of a low-carbon and environmentally friendly economic model," said Xie Zhanhuan (谢展寰).
It is reported that the Environment and Ecology Bureau (环境及生态局) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government established the Low Carbon Green Research Fund (低碳绿色科研基金) in 2020. As of the middle of this year, it has approved 33 scientific research projects from local universities, public scientific research institutions and private enterprises, involving a total amount of about 147 million Hong Kong dollars.
The relevant person in charge of the Environment and Ecology Bureau (环境及生态局) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government said that it will continue to attract and assist enterprises to develop green technology projects in Hong Kong (香港), help enterprises transform green technology innovation achievements into products with commercial value, and build Hong Kong (香港) into a green technology demonstration base.
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On September 3rd, the world turned its attention to Beijing (北京). At the meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out, "The Chinese nation is a great nation that is not afraid of violence, is self-reliant, and strives for self-improvement."
Eighty years have passed, and the bugle call of victory in the War of Resistance still echoes in the depths of history. In that bugle call, there is the self-sacrifice of "not regretting sacrificing one's head for the new motherland, willingly using hot blood to nourish China," the dedication to the country of "the country is still like this when destroyed, why should I cherish this head," and even more the confidence of "our country and my nation with five thousand years of history will never be destroyed by the mere three island dwarfs." War flags flutter, steps are sonorous; iron currents roll, eagles strike the sky... Witnessing the majestic military might of the people's army and the prosperity and strength of the country, listening to the footsteps of the times, compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese are surging with emotions, deeply feeling the supreme glory and pride of being sons and daughters of China.
Standing at the historical node of the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and looking back, that period of **九原板荡** (jiǔ yuán bǎn dàng - "the nine plains overturned," describing a state of chaos and turmoil) and broken mountains and rivers is not only a deeply engraved common national memory for Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad, but also inspires emotional resonance flowing in the blood, and unites a spiritual bond that transcends time and space. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Hong Kong and Macao became important hubs for fundraising and material transit, and a large number of young people from Hong Kong and Macao devoted themselves to the anti-Japanese national salvation movement; tens of thousands of Taiwanese compatriots crossed the strait to the front lines of the mainland to resist Japan, and fought alongside their mainland compatriots against the Japanese invaders; overseas Chinese enthusiastically donated money and goods, and the Nanyang (Southeast Asia) mechanics braved the rain of bullets to build an "unsinkable supply line"... Compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese shared the same breath and fate with the people of the motherland, leaving behind an epic of heroism with the tragedy of "every inch of mountains and rivers is stained with blood," and "the soul is resolute and becomes a heroic ghost."
From being ridiculed as "a sheet of loose sand" to "400 million people rising up together, united in heart and mind in one uniform," the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a great victory of the national spirit with patriotism as its core. The iron hooves of Japanese militarism failed to destroy the continuously thriving Chinese civilization, but stimulated an unprecedented awakening of this ancient nation. The anti-Japanese national united front advocated by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) gathered the patriotic feelings of Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad into a spiritual force of shared hatred and heroic resistance against the enemy, and the Chinese nation united as never before. From the Changbai Mountains (长白山) and Heilongjiang (黑龙江) to the South China Sea Islands (南海诸岛), from hometowns to foreign lands, regardless of north or south, regardless of age, all compatriots, with the national self-esteem of "swearing not to be slaves of a conquered nation," rushed to join the great struggle to defend their homes and countries, composing a patriotic chapter that shocked the heavens and moved the ghosts.
History is history, facts are facts, and forgetting history means betrayal. However, on the island of Taiwan (台湾), the Lai Ching-te (赖清德) authorities deliberately disregard the historical facts of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, distort the history of the War of Resistance by stealing concepts and confusing right and wrong, deliberately downplay and deny the historical significance of Taiwan's recovery, and even whitewash and beautify Japanese colonial rule, which is not only a betrayal of history, but also a serious blasphemy against the huge sacrifices of the entire nation. The history of Taiwan's recovery irrefutably proves that Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory. Going against the overall interests of the Chinese nation to engage in perverse actions is destined to fail; challenging national territorial sovereignty to engage in "Taiwan independence" separatism can only lead to a dead end.
History carries the past and also inspires the future.
In the history of the Chinese nation, there has never been a national united front like the anti-Japanese national united front, which has achieved such a wide range of power cohesion and such close national unity. At present, our country is in a critical period of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and is carrying out a great struggle with many new historical characteristics. The Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation reflects the common interests and expectations of all Chinese sons and daughters and has become the greatest common denominator for uniting Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad. Inheriting and carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, and working together to realize the Chinese dream, all Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad thinking in the same direction and exerting their strength in the same direction will surely gather a mighty force to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!
Return to TopOn September 3rd, a grand gathering 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 solemnly held in Beijing (北京). The picture shows Lin Zhen (林珍) (front), a veteran of the War of Resistance from Hong Kong (香港) and a former transportation officer of the Dongjiang Column Hong Kong-Kowloon Independent Brigade (东江纵队港九独立大队), attending the ceremony.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Ye (卢烨) photographed.
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A family letter, fully expressing the sorrow of separation and longing; a newspaper, recording the shouts and struggles; a military cot, witnessing the return home and sacrifice... Recently, the "United Hearts Across Ten Thousand Miles - Special Exhibition Commemorating Overseas Chinese and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War" opened at the China Overseas Chinese History Museum (中国华侨历史博物馆). Behind each exhibit, there is a fervent heart of overseas Chinese beating in unison with the motherland, sharing the same fate, and telling the story of profound patriotic feelings that transcend mountains and seas, uniting hearts across ten thousand miles.
In this magnificent historical picture, there are the powerful shouts of the United Federation of Chinese Laundry Workers (华侨衣馆联合会) and other groups in New York (纽约), USA, raising their arms on the streets; there is the tragic melody of the Wuhan Choir (武汉合唱团) in many parts of Southeast Asia, awakening the people with songs; and even more so, on the Burma Road (滇缅公路), the Nanyang Volunteers (南侨机工) used their lives and will to carve out a bloody road to national salvation between artillery fire and cliffs... Looking back at history, facing the unprecedented crisis of national survival, the vast number of overseas Chinese spared no effort to help the country and jointly faced the national crisis. They either donated money and materials, or abandoned their pens for swords, or fought side by side with the people of their resident countries to jointly protect peace, integrating their personal destinies into the future of the country, and writing a moving and magnificent chapter in the annals of the Chinese nation's War of Resistance and the monument of the World Anti-Fascist War.
The cultural relics in the display cases are silent, but the feeling of being united across ten thousand miles and sharing the same fate transcends time and space. Today, when we clear away the dust of history and gaze at the footprints of our overseas Chinese predecessors, we will find that it is not just a distant history, but also the origin of the spirit of the vast number of overseas Chinese, and the echo of the mission inherent in their blood. This is a silent call, but also a force for moving forward.
The smoke of historical war has dissipated, but the enthusiasm of the patriots has never cooled. In those years, the wheels of the Nanyang Volunteers (南侨机工) rolled over the dust of the Burma Road (滇缅公路); today, the figures of overseas Chinese elites are active at the forefront of global innovation. In the past, overseas Chinese crossed mountains and seas to support the War of Resistance; today, overseas Chinese capital and wisdom are the new force for high-quality development... When personal dreams converge into the national blueprint, when the trickle of overseas Chinese strength converges into the great power of rejuvenation, the song of "United Hearts Across Ten Thousand Miles," jointly composed by countless patriotic hearts, will also be passed down among generations of overseas Chinese.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙 超
Visiting historical sites of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to understand the great spirit; interviewing high-tech enterprises to investigate the effectiveness of developing new quality productive forces; exploring ancient towns and Miao villages to experience diverse ethnic customs... Not long ago, the 2025 Cross-Strait Journalists' Hunan Trip joint interview event was held. More than 40 journalists from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, as well as specially invited young Taiwanese self-media personalities, visited Changsha (长沙), Changde (常德), Hengyang (衡阳), Huaihua (怀化), Xiangxi (湘西), and other places in Hunan (湖南).
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, and also the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery. The interview group went deep into Hunan, following the heroic footsteps of the War of Resistance.
The interview group ascended Yingzhu Mountain (影珠山) in the northern suburbs of Changsha (长沙). This was once a battlefield of the Battle of Changsha, where more than 400 martyrs of the War of Resistance are buried. On the mountain, the nearly 7-kilometer-long remains of trenches allow people to glimpse the fierce battles of that year; at the foot of the mountain, Changsha County (长沙县) is full of factories and fertile fields, showing a thriving new look of development.
"If you had to choose again, would you still join the army to resist Japan?" Faced with a question from a Taiwanese journalist, Yu Bingchun (余炳纯), a 97-year-old veteran of the War of Resistance in Changsha County (长沙县), replied firmly: "Protecting the country is our duty!" Listening to Yu Bingchun's (余炳纯) tortuous and touching story of abandoning his pen for military service, several Taiwanese journalists couldn't help but shed tears.
The densely packed names of martyrs engraved in the Nanyue Martyrs' Shrine (南岳忠烈祠), the ironclad evidence in the Changde (常德) Museum accusing the Japanese army of bacteriological warfare, the "blood" character-shaped Zhijiang (芷江) Surrender Memorial Arch... Each cultural relic and each historical site evokes the common historical memory of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
"Many of the collections in the memorial hall are first-hand materials from Taiwan," said Wu Jianhong (吴建宏), curator of the Memorial Hall of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Zhijiang (芷江), Huaihua (怀化). He added that the descendants of many anti-Japanese generals donated the cultural relics and materials left by their fathers to the memorial hall. "They said that this is the common memory and common wealth of the entire Chinese nation. This sentiment is touching."
"After seeing it, I don't believe anyone would be unmoved. I am proud to be Chinese," said a Taiwanese journalist.
In Taohuayuan (桃花源), Changde (常德), Hunan (湖南), the interview group ascended to a high place and looked into the distance, with an unobstructed view of "Fishing Village at Sunset," one of the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang (潇湘八景). The common cultural roots sparked the same emotional resonance.
"The land is flat and wide, the houses are orderly, with fertile fields, beautiful ponds, mulberry trees, and bamboo..." Touched by the scene, everyone collectively recited "Peach Blossom Spring." A Taiwanese journalist couldn't help but sigh: "This is the Peach Blossom Spring in my mind, the embodiment of the Peach Blossom Spring in the textbook."
"I hope that the two sides of the strait can unite and create a better future," "Peach Blossom Spring, an inseparable cultural bond, continues in our hearts"... In the Cross-Strait Exchange and Exhibition Center in Taohuayuan (桃花源), Changde (常德), sticky notes with messages from Taiwanese tourists covered an entire wall. Li Jun (黎军), an official from the Taiwan Affairs Office of Changde City (常德市台办), introduced that relying on the Hunan Provincial Cross-Strait Exchange Base, Taohuayuan (桃花源) has created cross-strait exchange brand activities such as the "Cross-Strait Family, Building Dreams in Taohuayuan" Changtai Youth College Student Exchange and the Cross-Strait Teachers' "Peach Blossom Spring" Teaching Seminar.
In addition to the long history and culture and the profound culture of the War of Resistance, Hunan (湖南) also has a vibrant popular culture.
The interview group visited the recording site of Hunan TV (湖南卫视) and Mango TV's (芒果TV) "Singer 2025" which was in rehearsal. "What Taiwanese elements are there in the program?" "Are there any Taiwanese musicians involved in the production process?" The reporters asked producer Zhang Danyang (张丹阳) one after another. Zhang Danyang (张丹阳) introduced that in the previous "Endless Melody: Treasure Island Season" and this year's "Singer 2025" programs, many Taiwanese singers and musicians have joined, "In popular golden songs, there are common musical memories and cultural genes for young people on both sides of the strait."
The new quality productive forces vigorously developing on the land of Sanxiang (三湘) aroused the strong interest of the interview group members.
"What is the positive electrode material?" "What is the development trend of the new energy industry?" At BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., Ltd. (巴斯夫杉杉电池材料有限公司) located in Changsha Xiangjiang New Area (长沙湘江新区), the interview group visited the company's exhibition hall and laboratory. The relevant负责人 of the company introduced that this is a high-tech enterprise jointly established by the German chemical company BASF (巴斯夫) and the Chinese private enterprise Shanshan Co., Ltd. (杉杉股份有限公司), and has now grown into a leading enterprise in the positive electrode material industry.
In the Chuanshan Time Valley Watch Industry Park (船山时间谷钟表产业园) in Hengyang County (衡阳县), the interview group was attracted by the exquisite exhibits and praised the modern intelligent production line. In Meihua Village (梅花村), Hengyang County (衡阳县), Liu Zhun (刘准), secretary of the village's general party branch, introduced that local cross-strait agricultural exchanges and cooperation have been carried out for nearly 10 years. "We have learned from Taiwan's experience in agricultural mechanization, rural garbage classification, research and study, and homestay operations."
From the shared memory of the War of Resistance against Japan to the vigorously developing modern industries, from the Peach Blossom Spring (桃花源) that inherits thousands of years of cultural heritage to the integration of culture and technology... During this trip to Hunan (湖南), media professionals from both sides of the strait drew strength from common historical memories, deepened their identity in the inheritance of common cultural heritage, and gathered consensus in the resonance of development.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the rapid development of scientific research, a trend that has become a consensus in the scientific community. It is necessary to promote a systematic transformation of the entire scientific research paradigm through "general and specialized integration."
With its fundamental, platform-based, and universal characteristics, AI has a profound impact on the economy and society in multiple dimensions, and scientific research is an important aspect of this. The "Opinions on Deeply Implementing the 'AI+' Action," recently issued by the State Council, proposes accelerating the implementation of six key actions, one of which is "AI+" science and technology. In recent years, AI has played an increasingly important role in fields such as life sciences, mathematics, biology, and materials science. AI is driving the rapid development of scientific research, a trend that has become a consensus in the scientific community.
Scientific research is inseparable from three interacting elements: researchers, research tools, and research objects. From the perspective of researchers, AI can help scientists break through cognitive limitations, ask better questions, and find more valuable research directions. From the perspective of research tools, AI not only optimizes the efficiency of existing tools but also autonomously constructs new tools or achieves innovative combinations. In terms of research objects, AI allows researchers to more comprehensively examine research objects and discover overlooked potential connections. These are all development directions in which AI should focus on solving in scientific research and may bring huge returns.
From the perspective of the history of scientific and technological development, the "building" of science has become increasingly perfect, and disciplines have become "small houses," making it increasingly difficult to achieve major scientific discoveries and solve major scientific and technological problems. On the other hand, many major scientific discoveries have a certain degree of randomness, and these accidental scientific discoveries may be limited by the cognitive level of scientists and the lag in knowledge dissemination. In 1905, Albert Einstein (爱因斯坦) imagined a streetcar passing a clock tower at the speed of light in a thought experiment, which gave rise to the inspiration for the special theory of relativity. Because he did not master Riemannian geometry, a key mathematical tool at the time, it was not until several years later that he successfully constructed the complete framework of the general theory of relativity. Therefore, how to break down the barriers between these disciplines and promote scientific discoveries from "accidental" to "inevitable" has become a key issue that AI-driven scientific research urgently needs to solve.
From the perspective of AI's own development, before the emergence of large models, AI development mainly advanced along the direction of professional depth. Deep Blue and AlphaGo are typical examples. After the emergence of large models, AI has made significant breakthroughs in generalization ability, but professional depth is facing shortcomings again. Therefore, achieving "general and specialized integration" is an important path for the development of general AI, and this "general and specialized integration" ability is precisely the prerequisite for achieving scientific discoveries.
Currently, AI can help researchers understand literature, enhance computing power, and enrich the representation dimensions of research objects, but the value of AI in scientific research goes far beyond this. Specifically, AI can help researchers better generate cross-disciplinary ideas and help judge which research hypotheses are more valuable. AI can also autonomously construct new tools or achieve innovative combinations of existing tools. With the support of AI, researchers can also more comprehensively and cross-examine research objects, improve cognitive levels, and then propose higher-quality scientific questions, forming a virtuous iterative cycle. These are all opportunities for AI-driven scientific research—not only in single-point breakthroughs but also in promoting a systematic transformation of the entire scientific research paradigm through "general and specialized integration."
For example, the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (上海人工智能实验室) has released and open-sourced the "Shusheng" scientific multi-modal large model, and has carried out many explorations in "general and specialized integration"—it integrates scientific data such as protein sequences, genomes, chemical formulas, and brain electrical signals. After special optimization for scientific reasoning, it has rigorous logical reasoning ability and scientific multi-modal ability. Currently, based on the "Shusheng" large model, we have launched a scientific discovery platform and cooperated with many domestic scientific research units to successfully develop AI-based neutral atom arrangement algorithms for quantum computing and multi-agent systems focusing on target discovery and clinical transformation evaluation. Currently, the platform has made progress in quantum computing, drug development, and polymer chemistry.
AI plays a key role in scientific and technological innovation and will become an important engine for interdisciplinary and cross-field breakthroughs in the future. Accelerating the exploration of new AI-driven scientific research paradigms and accelerating the construction and application of scientific large models will further strengthen the driving role of AI and promote scientific and technological breakthroughs at more "high points."
(The author is the director and chief scientist of the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (上海人工智能实验室). This article was compiled and edited from an interview with Gu Yekai (谷业凯), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 鲜 敢
About a 3-hour drive from Lhasa (拉萨) will bring you to the Huaneng Zangmu Hydropower Station (华能藏木水电站), located in Jiazha County (加查县), Shannan City (山南市), Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区).
"This is the first hydropower station on the main stream of the Yarlung Zangbo River (雅鲁藏布江) and the first large-scale power station in the Tibetan power grid," said Du Chunzhong (杜春忠), director of the Huaneng Zangmu Hydropower Plant. In the past, Tibet faced power shortages, especially in winter, when the central Tibetan power grid frequently needed diesel power plants to ensure residential electricity consumption. Some units also had their own diesel generators, and some herders relied on burning cow dung for heating. For more than 10 years, this hydropower station has maintained safe and stable operation, injecting strong power into the seasonally power-deficient Tibetan power grid and gradually changing the power consumption pattern in Tibet.
The power supply reliability rate in the entire region has reached 99.6%; the installed capacity of clean energy accounts for more than 90%, basically achieving full clean power supply; the total electricity consumption of the whole society in 2024 reached 15.417 billion kilowatt-hours, nearly 600 times that at the beginning of the establishment of the autonomous region... The achievements demonstrated by these figures are a vivid microcosm of science and technology helping Tibet's high-quality development.
Joint construction of laboratories and joint tackling of key problems to promote the quality and efficiency of characteristic agriculture and animal husbandry.
On the banks of the Lhasa River (拉萨河), the morning mist has not yet dissipated, and a scene of harvest is seen in the Qushui Caina National Modern Agriculture Demonstration Zone (曲水才纳国家现代农业示范区), where turnips are as big as basketballs. Jiang Lili (姜丽丽), associate researcher at the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院青藏高原研究所), held one of the turnips with a diameter of nearly 30 cm in both hands and said excitedly: "I didn't expect it to grow so big!"
Since 2018, with the support of the Tibetan science and technology departments, the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has jointly formed a scientific research team with the Kunming Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院昆明植物研究所) and the Lhasa Plateau Biology Institute (拉萨市高原生物研究所), and has selected and bred two early-maturing and late-maturing turnip varieties over a period of 7 years. "Harvesting can be carried out in batches from 60 to 110 days, which just divides Tibet's short growing season into two sections," said Jiang Lili.
As one of the five major pastoral areas in the country, Tibet has relatively little natural grassland production, and high-protein leguminous forage is even scarcer. Therefore, the team focused on turnips growing on the plateau. "We precisely locked the cold-resistant gene of turnips through genome sequencing, and then screened out strains that can normally expand under short-term low temperatures through multiple rounds of freeze resistance training," said Jiang Lili. The team conducted pilot tests in Nyingchi (林芝), Lhasa, Shigatse (日喀则), Ngari (阿里), Nagqu (那曲) and other places, and currently the fresh weight per mu has exceeded 10,000 jin. The team also plans to compile the "Tibetan Turnip High-Efficiency Planting Manual" to popularize high-yield turnip planting technology among the masses.
Walnut trees all over the mountains are a major feature of Jiazha County, Shannan City. For a long time, due to the lack of scientific management and deep processing technology, the local walnut industry has been in a natural and scattered state of development, failing to fully realize its economic value.
The turning point began in July 2021, when Jiazha County and Yangtze University (长江大学) jointly established the Tibetan Plateau Walnut Industry Research Institute here, injecting strong vitality into the upgrading of related industries. "We have completed the listing protection and information processing of 3,657 ancient walnut trees in Jiazha County. Through technological breakthroughs, we have increased the survival rate of summer grafting of walnut trees to more than 90%," said Xu Xiaohong (许晓宏), captain of the Yangtze University aid-Tibet work team. In addition, they also developed and built the "Smart Walnut Big Data Control and Operation System," innovated a series of ecological and efficient cultivation technologies, and compiled and approved 3 sets of technical regulations for walnut orchard construction, high grafting and replacement, and walnut seedling cultivation in the autonomous region.
At present, the walnut planting scale in Jiazha County has reached 45,000 mu and more than 520,000 trees, with an annual output of more than 1,200 tons and an output value of more than 80 million yuan, driving the average annual income increase of local farmers by about 5,000 yuan. Characteristic agricultural and animal husbandry products that were once "kept in the boudoir and unknown to others" have now achieved value leaps through the extension of the walnut oil, walnut peptide and other industrial chains.
In May of this year, the Jiazha Walnut "Science and Technology Courtyard" was approved for establishment, effectively exploring new models for agricultural technology promotion and agricultural professional talent training through the establishment of a multi-entity cooperation mechanism of "government-universities-enterprises-farmers."
The main position of enterprise technological innovation has been steadily improved, and a modern industrial system with plateau characteristics is being accelerated.
"After 6 years of scientific research, we have finally solved the 'bed recognition' problem of Meconopsis," said Gesang Luobu (格桑罗布), head of the "Meconopsis Special Project Team" of Tibet Ganlu Tibetan Medicine Industry Group Co., Ltd. (西藏甘露藏医药产业集团有限公司), pointing to the seedlings on the culture rack in the seedling room.
Meconopsis is a characteristic herbaceous plant in the plateau area. Because of its good effects of clearing heat and removing dampness, relieving cough and relieving asthma, it is one of the raw materials for the production of many Tibetan medicines. The increase in harvesting and changes in the natural environment have put the species in an endangered state.
Artificial breeding of Meconopsis has become a way to save this endangered plant. "Methods such as low-temperature treatment of seeds and stimulation of plant hormones can effectively break the 'dormancy' problem of seeds. We then effectively solve the problem of excessively low natural breeding rate of Meconopsis through continuous monitoring and scientific cultivation," said Gesang Luobu. The survival rate of Meconopsis seedlings has increased from less than 5% to more than 50%, which not only effectively protects the germplasm resources of wild Meconopsis, but also promotes the industrialization of medicinal materials. At present, the R&D expenses of Ganlu Group have reached 4% of the company's annual revenue, and the Autonomous Region Tibetan Medicine Modernization Technology Innovation Center has also settled here.
In recent years, Tibet Qingjiang Electric Technology Co., Ltd. (西藏清匠电器科技有限公司) has been deeply involved in the fields of plateau oxygen production, heating, and water purification, and has accumulated a number of invention patents. In the company's intelligent production workshop, the screen displays real-time operating data. The introduction of automated guided vehicles (AGV) in 2022 has greatly improved production efficiency. The company produces more than 50,000 sets of plateau-specific equipment annually, with annual sales of more than 50 million yuan, driving the employment of more than 100 local college students. Luo Fengmei (罗枫梅), head of Qingjiang Electric, said: "We must not only send technology and build projects, but also sow the seeds of independent innovation on the plateau."
The main position of enterprise technological innovation has been steadily improved, helping Tibet build a modern industrial system with plateau characteristics. In 2024, the added value of industries above designated size in Tibet increased by 18.3% year-on-year.
Science and technology help improve people's livelihood and support the happy life of people on the plateau.
In Tibet, technological innovation penetrates deeply into production and life, and continues to promote the improvement of people's livelihood. At Tibet Shangchu Cookware Technology Co., Ltd. (西藏尚厨炊具科技有限公司), the technological content of products such as plateau pressure cookers, plateau steamers, and plateau electric kettles is constantly improving.
"On the plateau, the boiling point of water is low. If you boil water in the traditional way, the water temperature is difficult to meet the sterilization requirements, and food is not easy to cook," said Han Diangang (韩佃刚), general manager of the company, picking up a smart butter tea kettle. In 2022, a number of institutes and enterprises jointly tackled key problems, broke through the core control technology of plateau pressurized boiling point, and developed 7 categories of more than 30 kinds of plateau-specific products, and obtained 18 national patents.
"We have achieved a number of technological innovations such as rapid exhaust, exhaust anti-overflow, continuous pressure regulation, and opening and closing pressure regulation. The overall technology and plateau applicability of the products have reached the international leading level," said Han Diangang. "With national subsidies and corporate concessions, farmers and herdsmen can use such high-tech products for only more than 200 yuan."
Some remote areas of Cona County (错那市) have complex terrain and inconvenient transportation, and have long faced the problem of material transportation. Today, the drones of Tibet Chuangbo Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. (西藏创博通航科技有限公司) undertake the delivery task, making fixed round trips several times a week to accurately deliver materials such as medicines and daily necessities, which not only allows local people to obtain what they need in a timely manner, but also improves the logistics timeliness by more than 60%, benefiting more than 2,000 local people.
The company's 27 drones achieve "one machine for multiple purposes." On the one hand, it serves about 5,000 mu of farmland, carrying out operations such as pesticide spraying and sowing, helping more than 800 local farmers improve production efficiency, saving about 30 yuan per mu in labor costs, and promoting a steady increase in grain output; on the other hand, it monitors green areas, timely captures abnormal vegetation growth, pests and diseases, and fire conditions, and protects the results of plateau ecological greening.
Yuzhen (玉珍), director of the Tibet Autonomous Region Productivity Promotion Center, said: "Since the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region 60 years ago, the science and technology industry has started from scratch, and now it has built a scientific research system covering the entire region. As of the end of last year, there were 163 high-tech enterprises and 696 science and technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises in the region."
Technological support has given the plateau wings to take off. Data show that in 2024, the contribution rate of technological innovation to Tibet's economic growth increased to 42%, and the plateau development has entered a new stage of innovation-driven development. The relevant person in charge of the Tibet Autonomous Region Science and Technology Department said: "We will deeply implement the innovation-driven development strategy, the strategy of revitalizing Tibet through science and education, and the strategy of strengthening the region through talent, promote the construction of a regional science and technology innovation highland on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and lead the development of new quality productive forces with technological innovation, so as to inject innovation momentum and provide strong scientific and technological support for achieving high-quality development in Tibet."
Return to TopScience has no borders, but scientists have their own motherland. When the flames of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression ignited, at the critical moment of the Chinese nation's survival, a large number of Chinese scientists resolutely shared weal and woe with their motherland. They either developed weapons and equipment, searched for mineral resources, or engaged in wartime support, dedicating all their wisdom to the urgent needs of the war, building a technological Great Wall in the flames of war.
With the Motherland in Mind, Joining the Torrent of the War of Resistance
When the July 7th Incident broke out, Chen Kangbai (陈康白), who was far away in Germany, was filled with righteous indignation. He immediately packed his professional books and experimental equipment and boarded a ship back to China with his family.
"It is the Communist Party of China that is resolutely resisting Japan. To save the country, one must go to Yan'an to participate in the revolution." Following the advice of his mentor Xu Teli (徐特立), Chen Kangbai arrived in Yan'an. In order to solve the scientific and technological problems encountered in the Great Production Movement, Chen Kangbai was ordered to serve as the leader of the preparatory group of the Yan'an Natural Science Research Institute, establishing the first institution in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region specializing in natural science research. In 1940, he received an urgent and special task: the Central Committee appointed him to concurrently serve as the director of the Sanbian Salt Industry Office to solve the problem of insufficient salt production.
At the Sanbian Salt Pond on the edge of the Mu Us Desert, Chen Kangbai led a team to find several "sea eyes," judging them to be "vents" formed by water vapor under the salt crust冲开沙子. He organized manpower to dig the "sea eyes" into the size of wells and built a batch of standardized salt fields. He poured brine into the salt fields, and after drying, he quickly obtained high-quality refined salt. The new salt-making method was quickly promoted in Sanbian, and the salt production in the border area increased nearly 10 times, greatly alleviating the financial difficulties of the border area.
In 1944, Chen Kangbai responded to the call of the Central Committee and went south with the army, serving as the Minister of the Military Industry Department of the Central Plains Military Region. Under extremely difficult conditions, he used his scientific knowledge to lead everyone in improving the production technology of military factories and manufacturing more effective weapons.
Amidst the flames of war, many overseas students, like Chen Kangbai, joined the torrent of the War of Resistance.
Energy is the lifeline of the wartime economy. In 1937, Zhang Guangdou (张光斗) originally planned to continue his studies at Harvard University, but the news of the full-scale outbreak of the War of Resistance hit him like a heavy hammer. Zhang Guangdou bluntly stated in a letter to his tutor: "If the country is destroyed, what is the use of me studying?"
Ignoring his tutor's retention, Zhang Guangdou returned to China and devoted himself to finding work that could directly serve the War of Resistance. In the second half of 1938, the Taohuaxi Hydropower Station with an installed capacity of 1,500 kilowatts was launched, and Zhang Guangdou was responsible for the design verification work. In just one year, the Taohuaxi Hydropower Station was completed and generated electricity, and 1,500 kilowatts of electricity were stably transmitted to the Twenty-sixth Arsenal, providing key power for the national defense industry and becoming the "energy pillar" of the rear of the War of Resistance.
After that, Zhang Guangdou participated in the design of two key projects: the design of the 3,000-kilowatt Xiaqingyuandong Hydropower Station in 1941 and the launch of the Jingyukou Hydropower Station in 1942. These works not only strongly supported the War of Resistance but also accumulated valuable experience for the start and development of China's hydropower industry.
Presiding over the layout and design of the head gate of the People's Victory Canal, serving as the chief designer of the Miyun Reservoir, and promoting the construction of the Three Gorges Project... After the victory of the War of Resistance, Zhang Guangdou's path of serving the country through water conservancy never stopped, leaving many milestone contributions in the field of water conservancy construction and education in New China.
Overcoming Extreme Conditions, Using What They Learned to Support the Front and Rear
The border area sounded the horn of the Great Production Movement. In order to solve the food shortage, the CPC Central Committee proposed the idea of military reclamation and land reclamation. How to create miracles on the barren Loess Plateau? The Yan'an Natural Science Institute sent a research team to find a breakthrough. The leader was Le Tianyu (乐天宇), a member of the Communist Party of China, an agricultural and forestry biologist, and an educator.
Starting from Yan'an and passing through 15 counties including Ganquan and Zhidan, Le Tianyu led the team to avoid enemy blockades and harassment, overcome the difficulties of food, water, and medical care in the mountainous areas. During the 47-day inspection, they successfully collected more than 2,000 important specimens of various types and mastered the ecological environment and natural resources of the border area, providing first-hand scientific basis for subsequent development.
During the inspection, Le Tianyu and his party unexpectedly discovered a wasteland that was very suitable for agricultural reclamation. After that, they quickly sorted out the results and wrote the "Report of the Forest Inspection Team of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region." It was this inspection report that turned "developing Nanniwan" from an idea into a feasible action plan.
In 1938, chemist Hua Shoujun (华寿俊) worked at the Yan'an Anti-Japanese Military and Political University and joined the Communist Party of China. With the development of the War of Resistance, the demand for printing paper from the border government and the army became more and more urgent. At that time, the raw materials for printing paper in the border area were mainly waste sacks, with low output and rough quality.
"One more piece of paper, one more newspaper printed, means one more blow to the enemy!" In order to break through the enemy's blockade, in November 1939, the organization arranged for Hua Shoujun and his wife, Wang Shizhen (王士珍), who was also a university classmate, to work at the Zhenhua Paper Mill in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region to solve the problem of news, documents, and teaching paper in the border area.
After repeated experiments, Wang Shizhen found that using Malan grass, which is common in northern Shaanxi, as a raw material, has strong fiber, low cost, and abundant sources. Hua Shoujun used Malan grass as a raw material to develop the production process of printing paper. Due to the success of the Malan grass paper-making method, the border government built paper mills in Zifanggou, Nanniwan, and other places in Yan'an, and northern Shaanxi bid farewell to the history of paper shortage.
Before the start of the full-scale War of Resistance, geologist and ore deposit scientist Xie Jiarong (谢家荣) taught at Peking University, and his basic theoretical research results on geology and minerals were well-known at home and abroad. In order to promote mineral exploitation, in 1937, he devoted himself to geological exploration and led a team to conduct detailed investigations of the Xiwang Coalfield in Guangxi, the Fuhezhong area in Guangxi, and the placer tin mine in Jianghua, Hunan.
With the fall of the resource bases in the Central Plains and East China, the country's development of mineral resources in the rear became more and more urgent. Based on his in-depth research on placer tin mines, Xie Jiarong learned mining, beneficiation, and smelting technologies. In the shortest possible time and with the least amount of funding, he presided over the establishment of the only tin mining plant in Hunan at that time that used machines to mine tin. He also purchased military supplies for the War of Resistance by exporting tin ingots to exchange for foreign exchange, serving the War of Resistance.
In the 1940s, regardless of the bombing and harassment by the Japanese army, Xie Jiarong presided over the investigation and research of geological minerals along the Xukun Railway. Under the conditions of inconvenient transportation, difficult conditions, and extremely tight funding, the Mineral Surveying and Mapping Office led by Xie Jiarong drew a general map of mineral geology covering nearly 100,000 square kilometers in the southwestern provinces, investigated 60 coal mines, 16 iron mines, and 13 copper mines, and discovered high-grade bauxite in Guizhou, which strongly supported the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.
Tempered in the flames of the War of Resistance, scientists not only provided solid scientific and technological support for the victory of the War of Resistance but also left us with valuable spiritual wealth.
(Source: China Scientists Museum, compiled by Yu Sinan (喻思南), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopThe number of HarmonyOS 5 terminals exceeds 14 million.
According to the latest data from Huawei (华为) , the number of terminals equipped with HarmonyOS 5 has exceeded 14 million. As an operating system independently developed by Huawei (华为), HarmonyOS 5 was officially released in October 2024, breaking away from its reliance on open-source code and achieving complete independent control from the system's underlying layer to the application layer. With all-scenario interconnection, deep AI integration, and distributed technology as its core, HarmonyOS 5 has been installed on more than 50 Huawei (华为) terminal products to date. The system has added more than 260 functions, and developers have submitted more than 280,000 versions. The open-source operating system code has exceeded 130 million lines, and there are 1,200 software and hardware products.
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Inspur Information Releases Ultra-Node AI Server
Inspur Information (浪潮信息) recently released the MetaBrain SD200, an ultra-node AI server for trillion-parameter large models. Based on Inspur Information's (浪潮信息) innovative multi-host low-latency memory semantic communication architecture, the product achieves high-speed unified interconnection of 64 graphics processor chips within a single machine, successfully solving the demand for ultra-large memory space and ultra-low communication latency for trillion-parameter large models. MetaBrain SD200 can run trillion-parameter large models within a single machine and supports simultaneous in-machine operation of multiple domestic large models, real-time collaboration of multiple intelligent agents, and on-demand calling. The product is currently commercially available.
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Return to TopBy: 徐 里
In this golden autumn season, Beijing's (北京) art exhibition spaces present a profound sense of history due to the successive openings of art exhibitions themed around the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. These include the "The People Will Surely Triumph" exhibition at the National Art Museum of China (中国美术馆), the "Mainstay" exhibition at the National Academy of Painting of China Art Museum (中国国家画院美术馆), and the "Painting Souls" exhibition at the China Central Digital TV Calligraphy and Painting Channel Art Museum (中央数字电视书画频道美术馆), sparking waves of enthusiasm among visitors. Each exhibition opens a window into history from different perspectives, forming complementarity and dialogue. Audiences pause and contemplate before the artworks, stepping into the depths of history through the images, and jointly feeling the magnificent power of the national spirit in the years of war.
In terms of thematic narrative, the three exhibitions jointly focus on the visual presentation of historical memory and the inheritance of the great spirit of the War of Resistance, with each exhibition's curatorial concept having its own characteristics. The "The People Will Surely Triumph" exhibition takes chronological order as its thread, dividing into five chapters: "Prologue," "National Crisis," "Bloody Battles," "Great Victory," and "Towards Rejuvenation," emphasizing the coherence of historical logic. The "Mainstay" exhibition constructs historical cognition through visual speculation, dividing into four sections: "National Backbone," "United as One," "Abundant Assistance," and "Thoughts on Peace," revealing the deep logic of the victory of the War of Resistance from the perspectives of the leadership core, the will of the people, international alliances, and future considerations. The "Painting Souls" exhibition emphasizes the deep integration of heroic individuals and the history of the War of Resistance, opening up fresh and unique perspectives with concrete character stories, presenting a grand narrative of the War of Resistance, and highlighting the spiritual perseverance in the torrent of history.
In terms of exhibit selection, due to their respective positioning, collection resources, and academic perspectives, the three exhibitions each have their own highlights in the presentation of artworks. The "The People Will Surely Triumph" exhibition balances classics and new creations, featuring both masterpieces by masters such as Xu Beihong (徐悲鸿) and Qi Baishi (齐白石), as well as excellent works from the New Era Theme Creation Project, forming a dialogue between history and modernity by sorting out the pedigree of works. The "Mainstay" exhibition brings together famous works such as Wu Zuoren's (吴作人) sketch "The Chongqing Bombing" (重庆大轰炸) and Li Hu's (李斛) Chinese painting "Refugees in the Flames of War" (战火中的难民), emphasizing the historical value and spiritual height of the art itself. The "Painting Souls" exhibition takes specially invited and directed new works as its main body, responding to history through contemporary masters' personalized interpretations of the same theme.
The most profound feeling from visiting these exhibitions is that the greatest characteristic of art works from the War of Resistance lies in their historical authenticity. From the battlefields filled with smoke to the villages ready to fight at any time, from the brave and fearless soldiers to the resilient and unyielding people, each picture tells the story of that moving history, together constituting the narrative of the War of Resistance. At the same time, the works created during the War of Resistance also demonstrate the firm belief and artistic spirit of the art workers who resolutely devoted themselves to the War of Resistance, depicting it and publicizing it. The years of war and the fearless figures of the entire nation's resistance against Japan, imprinted in each picture, are true portrayals of what the art workers saw and felt firsthand, and are also a true expression of their innermost thoughts and feelings. This "dual authenticity" provides us with a valuable path to reading history today. Especially in the days when photography technology was not yet widespread, various art works depicting battles and life during the War of Resistance have become precious images that can "testify to history" and important carriers for "understanding history," just like cultural relics. They come from real feelings and are sublimated in artistic creation, expressing the common will and voice of the Chinese people in a unique artistic language. Thus, it can be said that the art of the War of Resistance not only confirms the true pictures of history, but also confirms the spine and indelible spirit of the Chinese nation standing tall in the world's anti-fascist wave. This spirit is a valuable asset of the Chinese nation, inspiring generations of Chinese people to forge ahead bravely.
In the history of Chinese art, there has never been a time like the art of the War of Resistance, where artists from all over the country worked together to create around a major theme; this situation is also extremely rare in the history of world art. Art workers not only worked together for a common goal during the War of Resistance, but also continue to create high-quality works on the theme of the War of Resistance with full enthusiasm and superb skills in the great journey of the new era. These works embody the art workers' awe of history, their praise of heroes, and their yearning for peace, which can be described as the response of the art workers of the new era to the great spirit of the War of Resistance. It allows us to remember history, cherish the memory of martyrs, cherish peace, and create the future.
When we look back at the historical node of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance, those memories of the War of Resistance engraved on the paintings are constantly gaining new life forms under the pens of generations of art workers, and are constantly unfolding new artistic narratives through thematic exhibitions. This practice of innovation in inheritance and transcendence in commemoration is the best way to promote the spirit of the War of Resistance and the best way to inherit the red gene.
(The author is the director of the National Major Theme Art Creation Art Committee of the China Artists Association (中国美术家协会国家重大题材美术创作艺术委员会).)
Return to TopBy: 陈 都
Two years ago, I found a copy of "Chinese New Woodcuts from the Collection of the Russian State Museum of Oriental Art" on an online used bookstore. Opening this thick foreign-language catalog, I was greatly shocked—many of the works were woodcuts collected by the museum during the Anti-Japanese War, and many were rare pieces unheard of in China. What surprised me even more was that the researchers had made detailed records of the works. From this, I saw historical figures from specific works, and from the figures, I saw the overseas journey of Chinese Anti-Japanese War art.
Looking back, the starting point of the external communication of Anti-Japanese War art came from the various efforts of artists to seek a breakthrough in adversity. In Europe and the United States, the initial communication relied more on individual efforts. Xu Beihong (徐悲鸿), Liu Haisu (刘海粟), Zhang Shuqi (张书旂), Zhang Shanzi (张善孖) and others attracted international attention to China through charity exhibitions and sales, so as to better raise funds and seek various support for China's Anti-Japanese War.
From 1937 to 1939, with the full outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the international communication of Anti-Japanese War art ushered in its first peak. The Chinese Revolutionary Art Exhibition, hosted by Chen Yifan (陈依范), a Chinese artist in the Soviet Union, toured Europe and the United States. At this time, Chinese art workers faced the war directly, depicting blood and fire, and showing the indomitable fighting spirit of the Chinese sons and daughters. The exhibition broke through the blockade of war and the isolation of international public opinion. Through the concise, straightforward, and strong visual impact of emerging woodcuts and comics, it crossed language barriers and cultural differences, allowing the international community at that time to see the atrocities of the Japanese invaders and the Chinese people's will to resist. As Chen Yifan (陈依范) said: "Through this exhibition, Western progressive intellectuals are deeply convinced of how strong the revolutionary consciousness and patriotic feelings of Chinese intellectuals are."
Through Anti-Japanese War art, the brave and unyielding spirit of the Chinese people resonated with the international anti-fascist front, and also inspired the anti-Japanese enthusiasm of many overseas Chinese. At the same time, art exchanges between China and the Soviet Union became more frequent, especially through the continuous interaction of woodcut art. Around 1940, the State Museum of Oriental Cultures and the Winter Palace Museum successively held a number of Chinese cultural and art exhibitions. Hundreds of Chinese paintings, woodcuts, and propaganda paintings with the theme of Anti-Japanese War were exhibited, allowing the local public to have a more intuitive understanding of the heroic deeds of the Chinese army and civilians fighting against the enemy with one heart. It is precisely because of the achievements of cultural exchanges during the Anti-Japanese War that the current Russian State Museum of Oriental Art has built a huge collection system of Chinese emerging woodcuts and Anti-Japanese War woodcuts that is rare in the world.
Frequent foreign exchanges have prompted the international community to pay more attention to Chinese Anti-Japanese War art, and even formed a collection craze. In 1942, U.S. President's special envoy Wendell Willkie returned to the United States with more than 50 Chinese woodcut works and exhibited them in New York. In 1945, the American magazine "Life" published a special page of "Selected Woodcuts of Lu Yi (鲁艺)", titled "Woodcuts Help the Chinese People Fight." In the same year, "China From Woodcuts" edited by Nobel Prize winner Pearl Buck was published in English in New York, which not only included excellent Chinese Anti-Japanese War woodcut works, but also showed the spiritual outlook of the Chinese people in that era. These exhibitions and publications show that Chinese Anti-Japanese War woodcuts have achieved cultural "crossing the ocean," which not only boosted morale at home, but also played an immeasurable role in international public opinion.
After World War II, Chinese Anti-Japanese War art works still shone with glory internationally. For example, "Modern Chinese Woodcuts" edited by Joseph Needham and others, scientific counselor of the British Embassy in China, and "Chinese Woodcuts" with a preface by American journalist Agnes Smedley, were published one after another after the smoke of gunpowder dissipated. More interestingly, Chinese Anti-Japanese War woodcuts had a profound impact on the ideological enlightenment of Japan after the war. In 1947, after the "Eight-Year Anti-Japanese War Woodcut Exhibition" closed in Shanghai (上海), some of the works were exhibited in Japan, attracting more than 10,000 visitors, directly leading to the establishment of the Japanese "Engraving Association." This means that Chinese Anti-Japanese War art is not only a carrier of external communication, but also a force influencing the social ideology of other countries.
It can be seen that the external communication of Chinese Anti-Japanese War art has successfully realized the effective transmission of cultural values and the spirit of Anti-Japanese War. Today, many of these works bearing important missions are quietly lying in overseas museums, art galleries, and research institutes. How to bring these artistic heritages embodying the spirit of Anti-Japanese War back to the contemporary vision? How to gain more inspiration from the practice and value of Chinese Anti-Japanese War art in international communication? I think that today's art workers should have such cultural awareness, actively collect and establish a global database of Anti-Japanese War art works, do a good job in research, display and dissemination, and let these works return to the public eye through international touring exhibitions, digital museums, and special publications. At the same time, let it be connected with today's cultural narrative, and become a historical witness to the fact that the Chinese people supported the Eastern main battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War with huge national sacrifices, and forged a deep friendship of mutual assistance with the people of the world in the flames of war.
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White Dew arrives, and mid-autumn begins. As a turning point in the natural order, White Dew is an important solar term connecting agricultural production, folk culture, and daily life. In the eyes of painters, the rich cultural connotation of White Dew is embodied as an expression of the state of life.
In Chinese culture, the resilient reed has both natural and humanistic attributes. During the White Dew season, the reeds turn yellow and the reed catkins begin to bloom, becoming an aesthetic carrier for people to express the poetic sentiments of autumn. Bian Shoumin (边寿民) of the Qing Dynasty, who often lived near reed ponds and accompanied geese, called himself "Recluse Among the Reeds (苇间居士)" and was known as "Bian Reed Goose (边芦雁)," creating a large number of "Reed Goose Paintings (芦雁图)." The reeds, which were traditionally used as a background in flower-and-bird paintings, are elevated to the main subject of the painting in Bian Shoumin's works, and then become an image text carrying individual life perceptions and philosophical reflections. The resilient and desolate form of the reeds contrasts with the literati's ideal of "remaining aloof and guarding one's integrity (孤高自守)," revealing the inherent convergence point between the natural law of all things converging during the White Dew season and the literati's spirit of self-reflection.
"Wild geese arrive, dark birds return, and flocks of birds nourish themselves," the three phases of White Dew are all related to birds, and each phase tells the story of the dialogue between birds and the seasons. As a leader among migratory birds, the "goose" not only carries the wisdom of migration to avoid the cold, but is also regarded as a messenger conveying love, affection, and friendship. In paintings of past dynasties, geese are a common object in autumn scenery, and often form a picture with reeds. In works such as "Reed Goose Painting (芦雁图)" created by Cui Bai (崔白) in the Northern Song Dynasty and Xiang Shengmo (项圣谟) in the Ming Dynasty, we can see geese栖雁 on the sandy shore or wild geese flying high, which not only shows the painter's observation of nature, but also contains his thinking about the resilience of life.
The White Dew season is also the time when hundreds of fruits ripen, and grapes are one of the autumn fruits representing the White Dew season. In Lin Chun's (林椿) "Grapes and Insects (葡萄草虫图)" of the Southern Song Dynasty, grapes hang in clusters, and autumn insects such as mantises and grasshoppers lie between the vines and green leaves, with vivid expressions. The author uses techniques such as double-hook filling to depict the different textures of the insects' wings, such as the lightness of the wings or the hardness of the shell, vividly, showing a keen observation. In terms of color, the picture is lightly colored, and the edges of the vine leaves are slightly rendered in brown, indicating that the leaves have been exposed to heavy frost and dew, which is quite natural.
The scenery of autumn is the most pleasant. Shen Zhen's (沈贞) "Autumn Forest Viewing Waterfall (秋林观瀑图)" of the Ming Dynasty was created in "the second day after the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the autumn of the first year of Hongxi (洪熙元年)." The picture takes a high and distant composition, with steep mountains, waterfalls and misty locks, and two people viewing the waterfall under the autumn forest. The author uses line cun brushwork to depict the mountains and rocks, and renders the autumn forest with clear and moist ink. The condensed water mist of the waterfall echoes the dew in the mountains and forests, forming a hazy cloud that lies across the mountains, dividing the picture into two, highlighting the environmental atmosphere. The poem on the painting, "Holding hands and meeting each other without anything to do, not discussing water but discussing mountains," expresses the literati's spiritual sustenance in nature in a subtle and profound way.
With the development of the times, painters continue to explore and innovate on the basis of inheriting traditions, injecting new vitality into the White Dew theme. Contemporary painter Liu Wanming (刘万鸣) returns to the ethereal tradition of literati painting with "simplicity" as the way, and his "Endless Autumn Wind, White Dew Morning Frost (秋风无尽，白露朝霜)" reinterprets the artistic conception of White Dew with minimalist ink language. The drooping light ink branches seem to be covered with morning dew, which is not only a realistic depiction of the White Dew phenology, but also implicitly implies the wanderer's long-lasting longing for his homeland. This simple narrative of nostalgia does not stay in the shallow chanting of personal memories, but evokes the public's common attachment to their homes and nature through the imagery of autumn.
Throughout the dynasties, painting has always evolved in the dialectical interaction between cultural inheritance and artistic innovation. As a spiritual medium connecting traditional culture and people's emotions, the ancient solar term will also accompany the development of art and present an increasingly rich poetic beauty.
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Mr. Mo Pu (莫朴) is a respected senior figure in the art world. To commemorate the 110th anniversary of Mo Pu's birth, the Zhejiang Art Museum, based on significant donations from Mo Pu's family, is launching the "Simple and Upward-Looking" (朴直向阳) art and literature exhibition. Through abundant documentary materials and rich visual creations, it initiates a red cultural journey spanning time and space.
As a literary and artistic fighter loyal to the Party and the people, "red" is the fundamental color of Mo Pu's life. Having witnessed the fragmentation of the country since childhood, he believed that "the paintbrush in his hand should also fight for the survival of the nation." After graduating from the Shanghai Art College, the 18-year-old Mo Pu and his friends founded the earliest anti-Japanese national salvation group in the art world, the "Shanghai National Crisis Propaganda Group" (上海国难宣传团). They traveled to Nanjing (南京), Beiping (北平), Baotou (包头), and other places, and then deep into the desert, painting and holding exhibitions along the way, arousing the patriotic enthusiasm of countless people. After the outbreak of the full-scale War of Resistance Against Japan, Mo Pu, Chen Su (陈素), Jiang Shangqing (江上青), and others organized the "Jiangdu Cultural Circle National Salvation Association Mobile Propaganda Team" (江都文化界救亡协会流动宣传队) to promote the anti-Japanese cause in the Dabie Mountains (大别山) area. Later, Mo Pu joined the New Fourth Army (新四军) and became a glorious member of the Communist Party. It can be said that Mo Pu always integrated his loyalty and responsibility into the torrent of the times.
"People-oriented" was the creative principle that Mo Pu adhered to throughout his life. With a strong spirit of historical initiative, he closely linked painting art, educational thought, and the fate of the motherland with the lives of the people. For example, focusing on the true events that occurred in the Tiefo Temple (铁佛寺) in the Huainan Anti-Japanese Base Area (淮南抗日根据地), he, Lü Meng (吕蒙), and Cheng Yajun (程亚君) created 111 woodcut comic strips, recording this arduous struggle. The work "Tiefo Temple" draws on the strengths of folk art, with a clear theme, bold lines, and full of real emotion, making it popular among the masses. From the creative spirit to the creative methods, it is still worth learning from today.
If Mo Pu's first half of his life was spent running around and appealing for the cause of national liberation, then the second half of his life was rooted in Zhejiang (浙江), dedicating his life to the cause of fine arts education in New China. After the founding of New China, Mo Pu served as the vice president of the East China Branch of the Central Academy of Fine Arts (中央美术学院华东分院) and the president of the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts (浙江美术学院). He injected a realistic core into the artistic path of "integration of Chinese and Western" and "innovation from tradition," advocating sketching in life and emphasizing basic sketching training, thereby giving rise to the "Zhejiang School of Figure Painting" (浙派人物画) and laying the foundation for the teaching characteristics of the China Academy of Art (中国美术学院).
Mo Pu insisted on learning from the people and learning from tradition. His creative composition is powerful and his images are full. From "Liquidation" (《清算》) to "Oath of Joining the Party" (《入党宣誓》), and then to "Nanchang Uprising" (《南昌起义》), his creations are rooted in the motherland in the 20th century, powerfully revealing the themes of the times through detailed plot depictions and character portrayals.
From being a person to being an artist, how to guide the audience to understand Mo Pu?
As the most comprehensive display of Mo Pu's art to date, this exhibition takes the idea of "overall curation," integrating curation with collection, research, education, and dissemination, leading the audience to "find a vivid Mo Pu."
The content setting is based on the individual. According to Mo Pu's comprehensive identity as a "revolutionary, artist, and educator," the exhibition presents his ups and downs in life and his artistic life of pursuing light in four sections: "Inclined to the Sun" (倾心向太阳), "Simple and Upright Burning Heart Lamp" (朴直燃心灯), "Re-talking about Aesthetic Education" (美育又重谈), and "Awakening New Feelings" (唤起新感情).
The exhibition form takes innovation as the starting point. Documents are no longer just supplementary or explanatory materials, but appear as important exhibits, and a large number of photographic works are effectively presented through slide projections; different themed sounds are set around specific exhibits, constructing a new cultural experience from seeing to hearing; the "Mo Pu Digital Human" (莫朴数字人) is used to interact with the audience, and the digital dividend of the "Yuezang" (悦藏) applet is superimposed to maximize the sharing of collection resources. In terms of public education, activities such as "@Youth Says" (@青年说), "@Sketching" (@画速写), and "@Woodcut" (@刻木刻) are tailored, and the dissemination advantages of "video + graphics" are fully utilized.
"Opening" Mo Pu with new perspectives, new technologies, and new forms allows us to touch the temperature of his spiritual world—using revolutionary ideals to illuminate the direction of art, using artistic practice to interpret the spirit of the times, and using education to inherit the cultural fire. Re-reading Mo Pu focuses on understanding his spirit of "simplicity and upward-looking," that is, adhering to the original intention of art, undertaking the mission of the times, and praising the brilliance of human nature.
(The author is the director of the Zhejiang Art Museum (浙江美术馆))
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In the art world, being able to publish a "Da Hong Pao" (大红袍) by the People's Fine Arts Publishing House (人民美术出版社) is the dream of many artists. This honor is not only a social honor and spiritual award that embodies artistic achievement and establishes a position in art history, but may also become a bellwether for the collecting world. Because of this "heat," imitators have flocked to it, triggering various controversies regarding the quality of the paintings and the determination of evaluation criteria.
How to respond to the changes in reality? How to promote the achievements of predecessors? The answer lies hidden in its starting point.
In 1993, the first series of the "Collection of Chinese Modern and Contemporary Masters" (中国近现代名家画集) was launched in both simplified and traditional Chinese characters, bringing together the masterpieces of 20 modern and contemporary masters such as Xu Beihong (徐悲鸿), Huang Binhong (黄宾虹), Qi Baishi (齐白石), Fu Baoshi (傅抱石), and Zhang Daqian (张大千). Each work in the book was a fine piece selected from public and private collections, and most of them were appearing for the first time. At that time, both the fine arts industry and the art market were entering a period of rapid development. This set of books, with its outstanding content quality, became a recognized "supreme product" in the industry, or a breath of fresh air, establishing a sound evaluation mechanism for the uneven fine arts publishing industry and strengthening the sense of the times for classics in the fine arts world. Because the series uniformly adopted the solemn "Chinese Red" (中国红) hot-stamping book cover style, it was given the beautiful name of "Da Hong Pao" (大红袍), becoming a symbol of the quality and authority of fine arts publishing.
Today, the People's Fine Arts Publishing House (人民美术出版社) is anchoring a new coordinate for this history: recently, the "Renmei Da Hong Pao" (人美大红袍) trademark was registered. The "Da Hong Pao" (大红袍) appellation of Renmei (人美), which has been conventionally used for more than 30 years, has achieved a leap to a registered trademark certified by the State Intellectual Property Office (国家知识产权局). This change is not a simple name change, but a response to past chaos and a declaration of the reshaping of the value of fine arts publishing in the new era—taking trademark registration as a starting point, continuing classic quality, expanding art categories, and using "Renmei Da Hong Pao" (人美大红袍) as a key tool to promote the high-quality development of fine arts publishing, so that cultural brands can radiate new vitality in the new era.
Bearing the painstaking efforts of predecessors and the expectations of the industry, what kind of responsibility should the re-launch of "Renmei Da Hong Pao" (人美大红袍) have?
A hundred years ago, Lu Xun (鲁迅) published his views on progressive artists in "New Youth" (新青年), and the views he put forward still have profound guiding significance: "What we require of artists is to be pioneers who can lead the way" and "What we require of works of art is to be specimens that mark the highest point of Chinese national intelligence." Lu Xun (鲁迅) was not only a pioneer of modern Chinese literature, but his insights into fine arts also guided the development of Chinese fine arts for a hundred years. When the first edition of "Da Hong Pao" (大红袍) was published, it also placed works that integrated attention to thought and skill in the first place. The profound changes and diverse and complex realities of today's era provide rich material for artistic creation and urgently require art to show the power of thought. Therefore, the re-launch of "Renmei Da Hong Pao" (人美大红袍) is first and foremost a re-launch of artistic thought power.
Rooted in the era, "Renmei Da Hong Pao" (人美大红袍) must also closely follow the mainstream pursuit of the development of fine arts over the past century. In the past, "Da Hong Pao" (大红袍) was divided into two series: "Chinese Modern and Contemporary" (中国近现代) and "Chinese Contemporary" (中国当代). However, as Mr. Jin Shangyi (靳尚谊) said, the "contemporary" in the field of fine arts refers more to installation and conceptual art forms, which is not rigorous when used as a historical periodization. The new "Renmei Da Hong Pao" (人美大红袍) will delve into the depths of the century-old history of fine arts, touch the footprints of artistic modernity, and explore the dreams of several generations of artists to integrate Chinese and Western cultures and pioneer the road of modern Chinese fine arts. Therefore, the series will only have two series: "Chinese Modern and Contemporary" (中国近现代) and "Chinese Present and Contemporary" (中国现当代), with the "modern" (现代) in the title highlighting the original and continuous artistic ideals of the century-old Chinese fine arts river.
The re-launched "Renmei Da Hong Pao" (人美大红袍) must also be based on the new reality and actively embrace the progress of science and technology. At present, cross-border integration has become a trend. The specialization of fine arts in subdivided fields and the infinite cross-integration between disciplines are giving birth to new forms of art, which are reshaping fine arts education and expanding art communication paths. "Renmei Da Hong Pao" (人美大红袍) should follow the trend, no longer limited to the publication of Chinese paintings, but open its doors to art categories such as oil painting, printmaking, sculpture, and calligraphy and seal cutting, fully demonstrating the diverse charm of Chinese fine arts; no longer limited to the publication of paper books, but use digital technology and new media art to build a visual "art scene" so that high-quality fine arts publishing can reach the public in a more vivid way.
We expect that "Renmei Da Hong Pao" (人美大红袍) will not only be a series of books, but also the kind of "leading" force that Lu Xun (鲁迅) wrote about, and even more so, the crystallization of the century-old Chinese fine arts' adherence to cultural subjectivity.
(The author is the President of China Fine Arts Publishing Corporation (中国美术出版总社))
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