Summary: A compilation of Xi Jinping's discourses on civil affairs ("On Civil Affairs Work: Excerpts from Discourses by Xi Jinping") has been published by the Central Party History and Literature Research Institute. The book focuses on the importance of civil affairs to people's livelihoods and the Party's leadership in this area since the 18th Party Congress. It highlights Xi's emphasis on people-centered development and improving basic public services, aiming to solve the most pressing issues facing the population. The compilation, divided into six sections, contains 224 excerpts from 160 important documents spanning from November 2012 to July 2023, some of which are being published for the first time. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the provided text.
Summary: Marking the the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the article highlights the region's economic growth and development under the leadership of the CCP, emphasizing Xi Jinping's focus on Xinjiang since the 18th Party Congress and his establishment of the "New Era Party's Xinjiang Governance Strategy." Xi Jinping has visited Xinjiang multiple times, stressing social stability, long-term security, and the importance of integrating Xinjiang's regional opening strategy into the national westward opening plan. The article stresses the importance of promoting a sense of community among all ethnic groups and promoting economic development to improve people's lives and unite the people, also highlighting the national support for Xinjiang. The article mentions the importance of cultural heritage protection in Xinjiang, and alludes to the Belt and Road Initiative through the mention of the Urumqi International Land Port.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang met with a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Representative Smith in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of a stable and healthy U.S.-China relationship. Li stated that Xi Jinping and President Trump have agreed on strengthening dialogue and cooperation to guide the development of bilateral ties. He expressed China's willingness to work with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. Li also urged the U.S. Congress to view China and U.S.-China relations positively and promote bilateral exchanges.
Summary: The article reports on Hubei province's efforts to strengthen its science and technology sectors by attracting and retaining talent, following Xi Jinping's call to advance technological and industrial innovation during his November 2024 visit. Hubei is building high-level platforms for scientific research, promoting collaboration between universities and enterprises, and improving services for talented personnel, including financial support and living assistance. According to Hubei Party Secretary Wang Zhonglin, the province aims to cultivate and attract a large number of scientists, engineers, and other professionals over the next 3-5 years. The effort to strengthen the technological industries in Hubei province was not mentioned in relation to the United States. The article did not specify who accompanied Xi on his visit.
Summary: Xiongan New Area is integrating digital technology into its urban infrastructure, with the National Data Bureau recognizing it as a 2025 pilot for trustworthy data space innovation across city, industry, and enterprise sectors. The city is building a "cloud city" with extensive digital infrastructure, including over 500 kilometers of digital roads and 5,600 5G base stations, supported by the Xiongan Urban Computing Center, which houses over 33 billion data points. Xiongan is fostering a digital economy through innovation platforms like the Xiongan Artificial Intelligence Industrial Park, attracting over 500 software and information service companies. Smart applications are being implemented across various sectors, enhancing urban governance and public services, with the integration of AI technologies like the "AI-12345 hotline," demonstrating Xiongan's commitment to becoming a smart city.
Summary: The China Enterprise Confederation and China Entrepreneur Association released the 2025 list of the top 500 Chinese manufacturing enterprises, revealing a higher entry threshold of 17.365 billion RMB and total revenue of 51.68 trillion RMB. The top three companies are Sinopec Group, China Baowu Steel Group, and Hengli Group. Despite global economic challenges, these leading manufacturers maintained stable revenue and strengthened their position through innovation, with a research and development intensity of 2.45%. Certain sectors, such as communication equipment manufacturing and semiconductor manufacturing, experienced substantial revenue and profit growth. The overseas revenue share of these companies increased to 19.10%, demonstrating enhanced export resilience.
Summary: Since its opening, the China-Laos Railway has operated over 60,000 freight trains, transporting over 67.6 million tons of cargo, including over 15 million tons of cross-border goods, as reported by China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. The railway has also run over 80,000 passenger trains, carrying over 59 million passengers.
Summary: This article appears to focus on the construction of an independent Chinese knowledge system of international relations. One section seems to be dedicated to economic matters, focusing on celebrating a successful harvest.
Summary: Marking the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the article highlights Xinjiang's infrastructural and economic development, particularly since the 18th Party Congress and under Xi Jinping's directives. The region has seen vast improvements in transportation, energy production, and living standards, with increased connectivity via highways, railways, and air routes. Xinjiang's strategic role in China's westward opening and the Belt and Road Initiative is emphasized, including its growing trade and economic ties with Central Asian countries. The article promotes ethnic unity, highlighting initiatives promoting cultural exchange and economic collaboration with other provinces. It also claims improved livelihood, including access to better housing and healthcare.
Summary: Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China has seen a net increase of 19.999 million enterprises and 33.946 million individual businesses. In Shanghai, reforms to streamline the process of opening a restaurant have significantly reduced the time and paperwork required, with the entire process now potentially taking only a few days, thanks to the "Do One Thing Efficiently" initiative. The initiative involves inter-departmental coordination and data sharing, transforming sequential processes into parallel ones. Scrapping some pre-approval steps also allows for more efficient oversight through risk and credit-based management after the business opens. An official from the Shanghai Municipal Market Supervision Bureau said that the key is to have "the standards that should be controlled under control, and the control that should be relaxed relaxed."
Summary: This article recounts the experiences of a long-time employee at a Shanghai district government service center, highlighting the positive changes in the business environment. The author contrasts the past, characterized by long queues and bureaucratic hurdles, with the present, where streamlined online services and assistance programs significantly reduce processing times and improve citizen satisfaction. The reforms have also reduced the workload of service center employees, allowing them to focus on improving service quality, particularly for elderly citizens and businesses needing policy guidance. The author emphasizes that optimizing the business environment involves incrementally reducing the distance and waiting time for citizens seeking services. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Ren Yong, a farmer in Heilongjiang province, encountered uneven rice growth in his newly renovated high-standard farmland due to significant water temperature differences in the larger fields. Technician Zhou Wei advised Ren to use a smart irrigation system to water the fields during early morning hours when water temperature differences were lower. The smart irrigation system uses the "Beidahuang Agricultural Service" app to schedule irrigation and manage water usage. After adjusting his irrigation strategy based on Zhou's recommendations, Ren observed improved rice growth and anticipates increased yields and profits. The article mentions that Heilongjiang province has built nearly 120 million acres of high-standard farmland, ranking first in the country. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning concluded with a record 3,260 companies from 60 countries participating, resulting in over 700 achievements, including over 500 signed trade projects. The event highlighted advancements in artificial intelligence, with a dedicated AI pavilion showcasing technologies like AI-driven logistics and applications in various sectors, aiming to integrate with ASEAN markets. RCEP and the upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Area are facilitating trade, exemplified by increased imports of Malaysian durian and Vietnamese coffee. Attendees emphasized that the Expo serves as a platform for economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between China and ASEAN countries, with the ASEAN Secretary-General highlighting the expansion of cooperation into high-tech fields.
Summary: Spanish Communist Party Chairman José Luis Centella lauded Xi Jinping's vision in promoting global civilization dialogue amidst current international tensions, emphasizing the shared goal of world peace and prosperity despite cultural differences. Centella highlighted China's achievements in economic development, cultural preservation, and ecological progress, viewing them as valuable for other nations. He praised Xi's concept of a community of common destiny as a guide for coordinating national interests with global prosperity in a turbulent world. Centella expressed the desire to deepen cooperation between the Chinese and Spanish Communist Parties to address global challenges through peaceful negotiation, also noting the potential for increased trade between the two countries. He advocated for stronger Sino-European ties in culture and trade, encouraging Europeans to experience China firsthand to foster objective views on its development.
Summary: The article discusses the atrocities committed by the Japanese army in China during its invasion, particularly focusing on the infamous Unit 731 and its human experimentation. It highlights the systematic and widespread nature of these biological warfare research facilities beyond Unit 731, including Units 100, 516, 1855, 1644, and 8604, emphasizing their deliberate and cruel actions. The article commemorates the 94th anniversary of the September 18th Incident, also known as the Mukden Incident, which started the Japanese invasion of China. It calls for remembering history and cherishing peace in a world facing complex challenges and conflicts. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The "China-Thailand Family" event, celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations, was held at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, featuring Han character art exhibitions, lectures, and cultural experiences. Thai students and officials participated in activities like woodblock printing and calligraphy. The event showcased the artistic value of Chinese characters and promoted cultural exchange through exhibitions of Han character art and the launch of cultural exchange programs. Thai Ministry of Education official Itthikon stated that the art festival is an important achievement of cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries. The event is presented as a platform for Chinese culture to "go global."
Summary: A delegation of 31 government officials and business representatives from Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia participated in a leadership training program focused on rural e-commerce innovation in China. The program included visits to Guizhou and Yunnan to study livestreaming operations and e-commerce brand development. Participants observed the success of "village livestreaming," where farmers sell local agricultural products directly to consumers via digital platforms. Thai businesswoman Pittiyarat Sirirassameekul noted e-commerce as a powerful engine for rural development, echoing sentiments of Cambodian official Yang Sotheavy, who emphasized the importance of infrastructure for enabling livestreaming's success. Laos official Silyuangsot Thossak suggested that Southeast Asian countries could learn from China's experiences in this space.
Summary: Singaporean historian Lim Shao Bin donated 64 historical materials related to the Japanese war of aggression to the Library and Archives of the Chinese Academy of History. The materials, sourced from Japan and primarily concerning the China theater, expose Japan's expansionist ambitions and attempts to glorify the war. At the handover ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Singapore Cao Zhongming presented Lim with a donation certificate. The materials include maps, photos, and propaganda that reveal Japan's efforts to distort the truth and mobilize its people for war. The donation was accepted by Yuan Lizhe, director of the Library and Archives of the Chinese Academy of History.
Summary: The Chinese Navy's hospital ship "Peace Ark," undertaking the "Harmonious Mission-2025," arrived in Nauru on September 19th for a seven-day goodwill visit, marking the first such visit by a Chinese naval vessel. The ship will offer medical services via both land-based clinics and the ship itself, dispatching medical teams for joint consultations and academic exchanges with local hospitals. The ship will also send community outreach teams to demonstrate traditional Chinese medicine and provide health education, and has a team dedicated to exchanging first aid techniques with the Nauruan police. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article reports on the work of the "Sister Sha" (莎姐) program in Chongqing, a juvenile justice initiative started 21 years ago by prosecutor Mei Mei. The program focuses on both prevention and rehabilitation, offering legal aid, psychological counseling, and educational programs to at-risk youth. Prosecutors emphasize a holistic approach, addressing not only the legal aspects of cases but also the individual needs of the children involved. They collaborate with schools, communities, and families to provide comprehensive support, aiming to prevent crime and help young offenders reintegrate into society. The program has expanded significantly, involving numerous prosecutors and volunteers in protecting and educating minors.
Summary: For over two decades, Chongqing's procuratorate has focused on juvenile protection, diligently handling cases involving minors. Their work involves rehabilitation, comprehensive assistance, and legal education, providing a strong legal guarantee for the healthy growth of minors. The article emphasizes the importance of comprehensive juvenile protection involving family, schools, society, the internet, government, and the judiciary. It highlights the Party and state's emphasis on improving the legal framework for juvenile protection.
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of the "bayonet fighting spirit" (拼刺刀精神), characterized by courage, determination, and strategic thinking, in overcoming challenges and achieving success in China. It cites historical examples like the Battle of a Hundred Regiments and the construction of the Hongqi Canal to illustrate this spirit. The author connects this spirit to Xi Jinping's call for the Chinese people to be resilient and determined, stating that "socialism is achieved through hard work and sacrifice." It argues that this spirit, combined with strategic planning and effective methods, is crucial for China to overcome challenges and achieve new victories. There is no direct mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has launched the "Job Leads to the Future—2025 National Urban Joint Recruitment for College Graduates Autumn Special," featuring a series of online and offline recruitment events. These include 72 specialized job fairs targeting sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, AI, and the internet, as well as five cross-regional recruitment roadshows. The initiative also includes 25 live-streaming job promotion events and nine policy guidance sessions designed to provide targeted employment services for college graduates. Information and participation details are available through the China National Talent Network and the China Public Recruitment Website.
Summary: A "Farmer's Harvest Festival" was held in Heifeng Township, Kaiyang County, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province on September 20th. Villagers participated in games such as a rice paddy tug-of-war to celebrate the harvest. The article does not mention the statements or actions of an official. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Marking the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the article emphasizes the region's economic and social progress under the leadership of the CCP and Xi Jinping's "New Era Strategy for Governing Xinjiang." Xi Jinping's strategy focuses on social stability, long-term security, cultural integration, and economic prosperity, which he emphasized during his visits to Xinjiang in 2014 and 2022. The strategy also prioritizes the construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt, integrating Xinjiang's regional opening-up strategy into the overall national westward opening plan. Xi also stressed the importance of strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation, promoting high-quality development in Xinjiang, and strengthening border governance. The piece highlights national support through targeted assistance programs aimed at fostering unity and development.
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Summary: This article discusses the rise of China's "companionship economy" (陪伴经济), driven by changing family structures, social mobility, and increasing demand for emotional fulfillment. This economy encompasses various services like medical accompaniment, elderly care, and recreational companionship. The author suggests standardization and regulation are necessary for the healthy development of this sector, balancing market forces with human-centered care. The author sees the companionship economy as a way to address social needs brought on by societal shifts. The market size in China is predicted to reach 50 billion yuan by 2025.
Summary: This article emphasizes China's commitment to food security through strategies of reserving grain through land and technology. It highlights the implementation of the "Permanent Basic Farmland Protection Red Line Management Measures" and the establishment of integrated innovation centers for grain production technologies in key regions. The piece stresses the importance of both protecting farmland and improving productivity through technological advancements and incentives for farmers. It underlines the need to translate high-yield demonstrations into large-scale, practical applications, and to motivate farmers through subsidies and training. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: This article highlights the positive developments in Tibet through the stories of dedicated individuals. It focuses on the contributions of both veteran and young professionals in healthcare, infrastructure (specifically wind power), and education. The article emphasizes the passing down of skills and knowledge to local Tibetans to improve living conditions. It also mentions that improved educational infrastructure and teaching quality now allow students to see the outside world. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Starting in the fall semester, numerous primary and secondary schools across China are initiating AI general education programs. These programs, including mandatory courses in Hangzhou, aim to cultivate curiosity and encourage students to understand and utilize AI effectively. Beijing alone has 1.83 million students learning AI applications in the classroom. The goal is to foster informed and thoughtful engagement with technological advancements among younger generations. The article does not reference the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese short dramas are experiencing rapid global expansion, projected to reach a market scale of tens of billions of dollars by utilizing fast-paced narratives that resonate with audiences across cultures. The Chinese film industry's mature infrastructure enables rapid production and caters to global demand for frequent content updates, facilitating the creation of localized content with international appeal. To achieve sustained success, the industry needs to move beyond simple translation and focus on universal themes such as family, love, and personal growth, fostering genuine emotional connections with diverse audiences. The focus should also be on cultivating talent that understands both Chinese narratives and international practices, allowing for the shift from one-way cultural exports to two-way dialogues.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of developing "dual-use" public infrastructure ("平急两用") to enhance urban resilience and ensure safety in Chinese cities. These facilities, designed for both normal and emergency use, can be quickly converted for purposes like quarantine, medical treatment, and material support during crises. Beijing's Pinggu district is presented as an example, planning for scenarios including food, accommodation, transportation, medical care, and centralized support. The piece argues that seamlessly integrating emergency standards into everyday urban planning is crucial for effective and rapid transitions between "peace" and "emergency" modes, and that this approach reflects a new governance thinking for Chinese-style urbanization.
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Summary: A Guangzhou "lianfang" (joint defense) officer, Tang Weipeng, died after pushing a colleague, Peng Zhiliang, to safety during a landslide in Baiyun District, Guangzhou. Tang and his team had successfully evacuated 83 villagers prior to the collapse. His actions have been praised by officials like Guangzhou's Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Sun Taiping as embodying the achievements of the city's Party-led grassroots governance. Zhang Rui, Director of the Guangzhou Public Security Bureau, also expressed grief at the scene. Baiyun District Party Secretary Hong Qian commended Tang's heroic spirit.
Summary: The 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo opened in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 21st. Tie Ning, Vice Chairperson of the National People's Congress Standing Committee and Chairperson of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech. The expo, themed "Strengthening Cultural Exchange, Promoting Mutual Learning Among Civilizations," features 17 activities across seven categories. Over 1,000 Chinese and foreign guests are attending. Participants expressed that the expo would deepen people-to-people exchanges and inject greater cultural strength into building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Summary: Jeffrey Greene, chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, recently attended events in Chongqing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, stating that he was moved by the pride of the Chinese people and Xi Jinping's speech reaffirming China's role in WWII. Greene emphasized the historical significance of the Flying Tigers and their enduring importance as a link between the American and Chinese people. Greene's foundation has worked for 30 years to share the story of the Flying Tigers and promote U.S.-China friendship, including facilitating visits by veterans to China. Greene said that he was especially moved by Xi Jinping's expression of respect to him and other Flying Tiger veterans. He will continue to promote friendly cooperation between the United States and China.
Summary: Guo Yuanhu, head of the State Grid Beijing Urban Power Supply Company's Line Center, oversaw the construction of temporary power supply infrastructure in the Tiananmen Square area for a major commemorative event, ensuring uninterrupted power. His team addressed over 400 temporary power needs under tight deadlines and demanding conditions, working primarily at night to minimize disruption. Guo and his team worked to integrate the power supply boxes, equipment warehouses, and other components with the existing structures. Guo and his team have now transitioned to autumn overhaul work. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The雄安新区 is integrating digital infrastructure into its urban fabric, exemplified by unmanned delivery vehicles, sensor-monitored underground corridors, and the雄安城市计算中心. Recognized as a 2025 national pilot for trusted data space innovation across city, industry, and enterprise levels, the area focuses on intelligent urban management through digital twins, IPv6 implementation, and extensive data collection, with over 33 billion data points gathered in the city computing center. The city is fostering a digital economy by establishing innovation platforms like the雄安人工智能产业园. Smart applications are being implemented in various sectors, including community governance with smart meters, optimized traffic management using multi-functional information poles, and AI-powered government services.
Summary: The National Cyber Security Publicity Week held a network security expo in Kunming, Yunnan, showcasing advancements in cybersecurity technology, industry development, and education. Exhibits featured AI-powered drone detection and countermeasure systems designed to combat unauthorized drone activity, as well as demonstrations of AI model vulnerability exploitation and defense. The expo presented various applications aimed at enhancing network security in daily life, such as anti-fraud services and secure authentication technologies like Ant Group's "gPass" smart glasses framework. Interactive exhibits allowed attendees to engage with AI-powered government assistants and test their ability to identify AI-generated content. The event aimed to make cybersecurity more accessible and relevant to the public.
Summary: A job fair organized by the Beijing Disabled Persons' Federation was held on September 19, with over 60 companies including JD.com and Xiaomi offering over 100 positions. Over 600 people with disabilities participated, and 156 job seekers reached preliminary agreements with employers. The positions offered considered the skills and employment needs of people with disabilities, covering a wide range of categories, including modern services, the digital economy, manufacturing, healthcare, and catering. The fair also provided online channels for job seekers who could not attend in person.
Summary: The 2025 Hengshui Lake Marathon and National Marathon Championship (Second Leg) took place in Hengshui, Hebei Province, drawing 20,000 runners. Xie Yunce from Tianjin won the men's title, while Xu Bingjie from Henan secured the women's title with a time of 2:28:10. The event was hosted by the Chinese Athletics Association, Hebei Provincial Sports Bureau, and Hengshui Municipal People's Government. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article discusses rising commercial insurance costs and difficulties in obtaining coverage for ride-hailing vehicles in China, particularly for new energy vehicles, impacting drivers' incomes and industry stability. Some drivers are resorting to cheaper, non-commercial insurance policies, leading to claim denials. Experts suggest establishing risk-sharing mechanisms, optimizing pricing based on driving behavior and multi-dimensional data (including driving data like sudden acceleration and nighttime driving), and breaking down data barriers between regulators, platforms, and insurers to create a national risk assessment platform. The article mentions that financial regulators and other departments have already issued guidance and innovation to address the issues.
Summary: A rural revitalization project in Jiangxi's Hukou County, intended to ensure villager safety by constructing a 120-meter protective wall, has developed cracks less than two years after completion. Villagers have reported the issue to relevant departments, suspecting quality problems and questioning the wall's protective function. No resolution has been reached, and villagers are seeking official attention and action to address their safety concerns. The original article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The first article discusses the issue of "professional bullet screen" commentators hired by merchants to post misleading positive reviews and fabricated information in live-streaming commerce. These comments aim to deceive consumers by creating a false sense of product popularity and effectiveness. The article suggests that platforms should use technical means to identify and block these suspicious comments to protect consumers. The second article discusses that express delivery to the countryside is restricted by the "last mile" problem. It suggests to solve it by various methods, such as joint distribution by multiple courier companies.
Summary: A recent article in China details the continued prevalence of paid online voting (刷票), despite regulations against it, for various competitions and awards. Participants report competitors buying votes to unfairly inflate their standings, facilitated by companies offering both machine and human-powered vote manipulation services. These services often obtain personal information illicitly, raising privacy concerns. Experts suggest limiting the scope of online voting or avoiding it altogether to prevent undermining fairness for the sake of publicity. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: *People's Daily* and People's Daily Online are jointly soliciting reports from the public regarding urgent issues and difficulties faced by the masses, inviting readers to submit clues and suggestions. Submissions can be made via email, the *People's Daily* client "Exposure Platform," or the People's Online "Leaders' Message Board" client. There is no mention of statements or actions of an official, or of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article, coinciding with the approaching Autumn Equinox and harvest season, reports on the bountiful yields and celebrations across several Chinese provinces. In Heilongjiang, the Hezhe ethnic group is experiencing increased income via e-commerce sales of fish. Shandong's Yimeng Mountain region is seeing success in millet production and sales through standardized cultivation and cooperatives. Hubei's Honghu is expanding its double-cropping rice cultivation with technological advancements. Xinjiang's Aksu region is leveraging its apple production to boost cultural tourism, and held a number of activities to attract tourists and grow its economy. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The People's Bank of China (PBOC) Qinghai branch has introduced "carbon accounts" for enterprises, tracking carbon emissions and green energy usage, to incentivize green finance. These accounts enable financial institutions to offer preferential loan terms to companies with strong carbon reduction performance, leading to significant interest savings for participating businesses. The PBOC Qinghai branch also facilitates connections between banks and clean energy companies and provides financial support for ecological projects like the Huanghe Yangqu Hydropower Station. PBOC Qinghai branch head Zhai Xiangyi noted that green loans in Qinghai province totaled 213.105 billion yuan (RMB).
Summary: During the period of January to August, China's border inspection agencies processed 460 million inbound and outbound trips, a 14.9% year-on-year increase. The number of mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents traveling increased by 15.4% and 11.2% respectively. The number of foreigners entering and exiting the country increased by 27.8% to 51.268 million, 62.1% of whom entered visa-free, up 52.1% year-on-year. Border inspection agencies also inspected 24.482 million inbound and outbound vehicles, up 16.2% year-on-year.
Summary: China's foreign exchange market remained stable in August, according to State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) Deputy Director Li Bin. Non-bank cross-border receipts and payments totaled $1.3 trillion, up 8% year-on-year, with growth in both current and capital account transactions. Cross-border net capital inflow was $3.2 billion, with a bank exchange settlement surplus of $14.6 billion. Foreign capital saw overall net purchases of domestic stocks and bonds.
Summary: Starting October 1st, domestic air travel in China will transition to mandatory electronic itineraries, eliminating paper versions. This shift follows a joint announcement by the State Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, and Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to fully implement digitized e-invoices by December 1, 2024. A transition period allows both electronic and paper itineraries until September 30, 2025, after which paper versions will be discontinued. The CAAC announced these changes, signaling a move towards digitalization within the aviation sector. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
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Summary: In an interview with *People's Forum* magazine, Zheng Yongnian discussed constructing an independent Chinese knowledge system of international relations, arguing that Western theories cannot adequately explain China's practices. He emphasized the importance of drawing from China's own historical experiences and traditions, while avoiding simply applying Western frameworks to Chinese cases. Zheng noted the influence of geopolitics on international relations, highlighting the differences between European and American approaches, the latter of which is less geographically constrained. He also discussed China's evolving role in global affairs, including its emphasis on multilateralism, development diplomacy, and a non-interventionist approach, contrasting it with the U.S.'s historical practices.
Summary: This article critiques the superficial "label-style implementation" (标签式落实) of policies by some local Chinese officials, where actions are prioritized for appearances rather than genuine effectiveness. It argues that these officials prioritize pleasing superiors and creating impressive reports over addressing real problems and benefiting the people. The root causes are attributed to distorted performance evaluations and a lack of practical skills among some cadres. The article emphasizes that true achievements are measured by tangible results, public satisfaction, and the resolution of genuine issues, not by impressive paperwork or superficial displays. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The 2025 "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum in Kunming hosted over 200 foreign representatives from 87 countries and international organizations, highlighting the role of media in promoting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Attendees emphasized the importance of media in fostering understanding and dispelling curiosity about the BRI through on-the-ground reporting. The forum underscored the media's responsibility in promoting cultural exchange, mutual trust, and shared development among participating nations. Participants also noted the media's role in building consensus and promoting a shared future for humanity. The forum aims to build a global network of dialogue and cooperation and promote a fairer global governance system.
Summary: This article's summary is hampered by the provided text being limited to the names of editors and designers involved in the issue's production. Without content, I cannot provide a meaningful summary relating to Chinese politics or any actions or statements of officials, nor assess whether the U.S. or U.S.-China relations are discussed.
Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles, focusing on key points and U.S. mentions: * **Pavel Negoitsa (Russian Newspaper):** Negoitsa highlighted the internet's role in facilitating interaction and the need for a fairer global internet governance system, especially regarding the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He advocated for the internet to be a platform for positive cultural exchange, not misinformation. * **Hani Wafa (Saudi Arabian Newspaper):** Wafa emphasized the BRI's role in fostering international partnerships and addressing global challenges. He highlighted the strategic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China, especially concerning Saudi's "2030 Vision," and the media's role in promoting the BRI's benefits. * **Amin Alhassan (Ghana Broadcasting Corporation):** Alhassan called for African media to break free from Western cultural dominance and develop their own reporting styles. He noted China's successful development model and advocated for independent, critical reporting, warning against Western media's biased narratives. * **Félix Alberto (Peruvian Newspaper):** Alberto emphasized Peru and China's shared development goals and the BRI as a means of connection. He discussed the challenges of media in the digital age, including combating misinformation, and the importance of preserving indigenous languages and cultures, also mentioning that their culture has some influence from Spain. * **Ni Zhen (China Energy Construction Group):** Ni outlined the company's commitment to the BRI through energy projects, innovation, and green development initiatives. No mention on the U.S. * **Liu Jianping (China National Nuclear Corporation):** Liu emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, mentioning exports to multiple countries. No mention on the U.S. * **Abdulmajid Al-Haji (Bahrain Newspaper):** Al-Haji underscored the media's responsibility in fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting peace. No mention on the U.S.
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Summary: The Dongcheng District of Beijing is leveraging its rich cultural heritage, particularly along the central axis, to promote both cultural enrichment and economic development. Through initiatives like the Beijing Culture Forum, community cultural events, and the preservation of historical sites, the district aims to enhance the lives of its residents and boost its economy. The district is also focusing on integrating culture with commerce, technology, tourism, and finance to foster new industries and drive high-quality development. Dongcheng has also launched plans to develop "cultural new productive forces" and innovation labs.
Summary: According to Wu Weiren, Chief Designer of China's Lunar Exploration Program, China is planning a kinetic impact demonstration around 2027 to alter the orbit of a near-Earth asteroid, aiming for a 3-5 cm/s velocity change. This mission intends to validate the feasibility of kinetic impact and ensure no Earth collision risk within 100 years. Wu emphasized that constructing an asteroid defense system is a global mission, and China aims to contribute its capabilities, but also noted the potential economic value of asteroid resource exploitation. He also alluded to U.S. efforts in this area. The article also noted international collaboration in this area, and mentioned the U.S.'s "Deep Impact" mission as an example.
Summary: At the Deep Space Exploration (Tiandu) International Conference, Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's lunar exploration program, announced plans for a kinetic impact demonstration mission targeting an asteroid. The mission will involve an orbiter and impactor to assess the feasibility of asteroid defense strategies, monitoring the asteroid's orbital, morphological, and ejecta changes after impact. Chinese scientists extended cooperation invitations to global partners in areas such as joint monitoring, joint research and development, and data sharing, aiming to collectively build an asteroid defense system. The conference, co-hosted by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory and the International Deep Space Exploration Society, gathered over 400 participants from more than 40 countries and regions. This shows a desire to participate in an area of science and technology with implications for the United States.
Summary: China's Tianwen-2 probe, launched on May 29th, will explore the asteroid 2016HO3, a quasi-satellite of Earth, to collect samples and return them to Earth before conducting further research on the main-belt comet 311P. The mission aims to study the composition, formation, and evolution of the early solar system by analyzing these celestial bodies. The probe is expected to return to Earth in late 2027. It has adopted three different sampling methods to combat any uncertainty posed by the asteroid. The probe is equipped with 11 scientific payloads.
Summary: This article from *People's Daily* outlines the process of naming asteroids, emphasizing that it is a lengthy process culminating in international recognition. The process begins with a temporary designation assigned by the International Minor Planet Center, followed by orbit confirmation through multiple observations. Once a permanent number is assigned, discoverers can propose a name adhering to specific guidelines. Zhao Haibin of the Purple Mountain Observatory highlights that asteroid naming allows China to showcase its image and scientific prowess to the world through names like "中华星" or figures like Zhong Nanshan.
Summary: A recent study published in *Cell* reveals that the modern potato is the result of hybridization between a tomato ancestor and a non-tuber-bearing potato relative in the Andes Mountains millions of years ago. Analysis of genomic data indicates that approximately 40% of the potato's genes originate from the tomato ancestor, while 60% come from the potato-like plant, leading to the evolution of the tuber. Key genes from both "parents" contributed to the formation of the tuber, which provided a significant survival advantage during a period of rapid environmental change. This discovery is being used to inform new breeding practices, including the possibility of creating plants that produce both potatoes and tomatoes. The "Superior Potato Program" aims to shift potato breeding from asexual to seed-based reproduction, reducing planting costs and disease risk.
Summary: A Chinese research team at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a "nano-labeling robot" using proximity labeling technology to precisely identify cancer cells for immunotherapy. This engineered nanozyme, responsive to deep red light or ultrasound, utilizes antibodies to target cancer cells and mark them for enhanced precision. The technology has shown promising results in both mouse tumor models and in vitro clinical tumor samples. The development aims to pave the way for more intelligent and efficient next-generation immunotherapies. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Zhejiang University's Shao Yifu Hospital has developed a bone glue material, "Bone02," designed for instant and effective adhesion in human blood, offering a new treatment approach for comminuted fractures. The glue, inspired by oyster adhesion on bridges, addresses challenges in fixing small bone fragments, which are difficult to treat using traditional metal fixations. Clinical trials involving over 150 patients demonstrated the bone glue's safety and efficacy, and were undertaken in conjunction with domestic medical institutions. The development process involved finding compatible materials for strong adhesion in a blood environment and establishing a standardized production process. The report does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Two-wheeled transportation, primarily bicycles and e-bikes, is increasingly popular in China for short commutes and recreation due to its convenience and environmental benefits. China has over 200 million bicycles and 380 million e-bikes, with about 30% of urban trips being completed via two-wheeled transport. This mode of transportation reduces carbon emissions by approximately 10,000 tons daily and is becoming a social activity with over 18 million cycling enthusiasts. Shared bicycles are integrated with the BeiDou navigation system and are becoming more common around public transit stations, promoting green transportation.
Summary: The Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts that Super Typhoon "Hagupit" (No. 18 this year) will enter the northeastern part of the South China Sea and make landfall between Guangdong and Hainan, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to southern China. The typhoon is expected to be one of the strongest to affect China this year, posing high disaster risks to the northern South China Sea and southern China. Jiangsu and Anhui will also experience heavy rainfall due to the typhoon's moisture transport. Authorities are urging vessels to seek shelter, offshore workers to evacuate, and residents in high-risk areas to prepare for the typhoon and potential disruptions. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The Yellow River Conservancy Commission announced the successful completion of a 16-day joint sediment flushing operation involving key reservoirs in the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River. The operation, which began on September 3rd, utilized coordinated releases from multiple reservoirs, including Longyangxia and Liujiaxia, to increase flow rates at the Lanzhou hydrological station. This resulted in the removal of millions of tons of sediment from the Haibowan, Wanjiazhai, and Longkou reservoirs, with Wanjiazhai exceeding its annual sediment intake. The Commission ensured the operation's safety through careful planning, monitoring of upstream conditions, and dispatching teams to oversee reservoir monitoring and local preparedness. There was no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Feidong County in Anhui province is leveraging its complete industrial chain and supportive policies to develop its advanced photovoltaic and new energy storage industries, aiming to become a model for the province's new energy sector. The county has attracted industry leaders like Jinko Solar and GCL Integration, fostering a comprehensive value chain from silicon wafers to photovoltaic power stations. Feidong focuses on solving developmental problems through services, building a "chain-leader + supporting" ecosystem. The county also emphasizes the role of leading enterprises, such as Jinko and GCL, in driving the high-quality development of the industry. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: A recent report indicates Chinese smartphone brands, including Xiaomi, Motorola, Honor, and Transsion, are gaining significant market share in Latin America, driven by competitive pricing and design. Xiaomi's sales increased by 8% to a record 6.7 million units in Q2 2024. These Chinese brands are focusing on localization strategies, tailoring products to local preferences and user needs. Many are also establishing local production facilities or partnering with local companies in countries like Brazil and Argentina. Increased cooperation between China and Latin America in the mobile phone industry helps boost regional industrialization and meet consumer demand.
Summary: Tajikistan's digital economy now accounts for 15% of its GDP and is projected to exceed 20% by the end of the year, driven by government initiatives to promote digitalization. President Rahmon declared 2025-2030 as the "Year of Digital Economy and Innovation Development," with plans to establish a digital economy development agency to support AI. To address agricultural challenges, Tajikistan, with UN support, has developed a "Digitalization Plan for Agriculture 2025-2029". Tajikistan is also prioritizing digital public services and actively collaborating with China in digital infrastructure, talent development, and joint research projects. The Chinese support has enabled the country to train more than 500 AI specialists.
Summary: The article reports on Iraqi sculptor Samia Baghdadi, who runs a pottery workshop in Baghdad. She teaches local youth pottery skills to foster their artistic imagination and preserve Iraqi cultural traditions. Many individuals learn a craft through this pottery training. The article does not mention statements or actions of any officials. The article makes no reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The UK, Canada, and Australia each announced on September 21st that they would recognize Palestine as a state. UK Prime Minister Starmer stated this was to restore hope in the two-state solution, and also criticized Israel's actions in Gaza. Canadian Prime Minister Kani also criticized Israel's settlement expansion in the West Bank, and the actions it has taken in Gaza. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that these actions would endanger the existence of Israel, and that Israel would issue a response in the coming days.
Summary: A cyberattack on an external service provider severely disrupted check-in services at multiple European airports, including Brussels Airport. Brussels Airport has asked airlines to cancel half of their outbound flights on September 21st to mitigate further disruptions. The European Commission is monitoring the situation, coordinating with relevant agencies and stakeholders to restore operations and support travelers. Despite the disruptions, aviation safety and air traffic control were not affected. The EU currently does not believe the incident to be a large or serious cyber attack.
Summary: German Chancellor Merz stated that Germany's current welfare model is financially unsustainable, as economic output cannot maintain existing benefits. The proportion of welfare expenditure in Germany's GDP has reached a new high in 2024, while the federal budget is facing a significant deficit. Germany's GDP has experienced negative growth for two consecutive years, exacerbating the financial strain on the welfare system. Population aging and labor shortages are also contributing to the fiscal burden with a large portion of the federal budget used to offset pension deficits. Welfare reform has become a contentious issue in Germany, with debate between economic stakeholders and labor groups.
Summary: The Notre Dame Cathedral's towers in Paris officially reopened to the public on September 20th, marking the first time since the 2019 fire. Visitors can now climb the South Tower, view the cathedral's spire and the Parisian skyline, and walk across to the North Tower, observing the stone carvings and restored roof structure. The reopening coincides with France's celebration of the 42nd European Heritage Days. Since its partial reopening in December, Notre Dame has received over 8 million visitors. The article makes no reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: China Lǜfa Investment Group (中国绿发), a central enterprise focused on green development, is prioritizing technological innovation in areas like new power systems, advanced materials, and AI to drive green and low-carbon development. They have established seven high-tech companies and multiple joint R&D centers with institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, focusing on technologies like liquid air energy storage and self-synchronizing voltage source grid connection. Shanghai Green New Energy Technology Co., Ltd, a joint venture with Shanghai Jiaotong University, is focused on self-synchronous voltage source grid-friendly technology and has completed the construction of a main power source wind farm at the China Lǜfa Gansu Ganhekou Wind Farm. China Lǜfa is also undertaking key national projects, including one supported by the National Energy Administration for the first (set) of major technical equipment in the energy field and a National Key R&D Program project. The company's efforts appear to be concentrated on domestic development rather than directly addressing the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The city of Hegang in Heilongjiang province is transforming itself into a hub for Sino-Russian cultural and economic exchange, leveraging its location on the border with Russia's Jewish Autonomous Oblast. Hegang is promoting tourism along the "Longjiang Three Gorges" (黑龙江三峡) area of the Heilongjiang River and is developing cross-border cultural and economic programs. The city has seen an increase in foreign residents who report feeling welcome due to improving public services and infrastructure. Hegang is promoting cross-border tourism with Russia, including cultural festivals, youth exchanges, and joint economic ventures. The city's transformation showcases the potential for Sino-Russian cooperation at the regional level.
Summary: Heilongjiang's Hegang, formerly a coal-mining city, is exploring resource transformation through international exchange. The city focuses on accessible public services, exemplified by multilingual medical staff and volunteer assistance for foreign residents. Cultural exchanges, such as culinary competitions and joint performances, are fostering integration, including using Russian saunas with Chinese medicine. Hegang leverages this blending of cultures to boost its economy through tourism, value-added food products with both Chinese and Russian elements, and cross-border trade. The article suggests that Hegang sees its border with Russia as an opportunity for development.
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Summary: Here's a summary of the provided article, focusing on key points and any mentions of U.S. relations, in under five sentences: The article discusses urban renewal and cultural preservation efforts in four Chinese cities: Beijing, Fuzhou, Changsha and Chengdu. Beijing is focused on preserving historical areas around the central axis, while Fuzhou emphasizes protecting historical buildings and cultural heritage. Changsha focuses on maintaining the historical memory of the city while incorporating modern elements, and Chengdu develops the digital cultural and creative industries. There is no explicit mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of cultural and ethical development in Chinese cities, arguing that a city's strength lies not only in economic growth but also in its culture and moral values. It highlights initiatives across China aimed at improving cultural infrastructure, preserving historical heritage, and promoting ethical conduct through cultural activities. The piece advocates for accessible cultural resources and encourages citizen participation in cultural initiatives to foster a sense of community and strengthen cultural identity. It stresses that these efforts will enhance China's soft power and contribute to the broader goal of Chinese-style modernization. There is no mention of the United States.
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Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles for professional analysts of Chinese politics: The articles highlight local initiatives promoting smart technologies in community services. Nanning is implementing smart community systems using 5G, IoT, and AI to improve safety and convenience, addressing issues like high-rise littering and security. Jinan is developing smart elder care systems using various technologies to support the elderly, including alarm systems and health data collection. Ningbo uses AI in medical settings to improve the patient experience through AI-assisted diagnostics and streamlined procedures. Shenzhen is promoting smart waste sorting by implementing AI-powered recycling bins and monitoring systems. None of the articles mention the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses China's ongoing efforts to develop "smart cities" by leveraging technologies like AI and big data to improve urban management and public services. It notes the progress made, with hundreds of cities participating and digital platforms being built, while acknowledging the need to focus on practical services rather than superficial projects. The article advocates for using technology to address pressing public needs, enhance infrastructure, and foster data sharing to improve governance and resident satisfaction. Ultimately, the goal is to modernize urban governance and improve the quality of life for residents. The United States is not mentioned in this article.
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Summary: The author recounts a phone conversation with Director Qin Chuan, who is filming a documentary and seeking a title. Qin Chuan is currently in Kyoto, Japan, feeding pigeons and feeling a connection to the art of Dunhuang, and his team will travel to the U.S. and other countries to digitally repatriate Dunhuang documents. Inspired, the author decides to write lyrics for a song called "Ode to Dunhuang" and plans to invite ten composers to set it to music as a gift to honor Dunhuang. The author reflects on his decades-long connection to Dunhuang, which has fueled his literary work and given him a sense of home. He hopes the song will convey the profound cultural and spiritual significance of Dunhuang.
Summary: The author reflects on the Confucian ideal of prioritizing inner worth and ability over seeking positions or fame, contrasting it with the modern pursuit of instant celebrity, particularly through new media. They then discuss Song dynasty scholar Xie Xian Dao's argument that even worrying about worthiness and seeking recognition still falls short of true virtue, which transcends the need for external validation. The author admits to their own past anxieties about worldly success and finds inspiration in Xie's philosophy to focus on self-cultivation. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article profiles Cao Chongyu, a former soldier in the Tibet Military Region, who chose to transfer to the Wangjiawan Line Workshop of the China Railway Taiyuan Bureau after 16 years of service. The workshop is responsible for maintaining a particularly challenging section of the Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway, China's first heavy-haul railway, which transports coal from Shanxi to Qinhuangdao. Despite the harsh conditions, Cao felt his military experience in Tibet prepared him well, and he is committed to upholding the spirit of dedication of his predecessors. He finds satisfaction in knowing the coal transported on the railway is responsible for keeping the lights on for countless people. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: This article identifies Zhou Daosheng as the artist behind the watercolor painting "Autumn," which is part of the collection at the National Art Museum of China. The article simply provides attribution and location information for the artwork. There is no mention of official statements, accompanying individuals, the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article is a work of poetry, describing a landscape transitioning from summer to autumn. The verses depict scenes of nature such as dewdrops on grass, the scent of dandelions, and mountain raspberries extending towards the hills. The poem evokes a sense of tranquility and the passage of time. There is no mention of Chinese politics, officials, the United States, or U.S.-China relations in the provided text.
Summary: This article describes the author's relationship with his elderly mother and her dedication to cooking family meals. The author appreciates his mother's home-cooked meals, finding them more satisfying than eating out, and recounts how her culinary efforts intensified after she moved to the city to live with him. He notes her habit of preparing dishes that family members compliment, even if only casually. The author shares an anecdote about attempting to cook for guests, highlighting his mother's watchful presence and enduring perception of him as a child. There is no mention of the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: The author describes the unique landscape of Anlong County in Guizhou province, characterized by over 1000 pyramid-shaped mountains that appear golden in the setting sun. The author reflects on local Buyi ethnic myths associated with the mountains, drawing parallels to broader themes of resilience and perseverance within Chinese civilization. Viewing the landscape from a drone, the author is struck by the mountains' resemblance to both an army and laborers, evoking feelings of strength and reassurance. The experience inspires a desire to return and reconnect with the spiritual essence of the mountains for clarity and wisdom.
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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), September 21st. A compilation of excerpts from "Xi Jinping's (习近平) Discourses on Civil Affairs Work," edited by the Party History and Literature Research Institute of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央党史和文献研究院), has recently been published by the Central Literature Press (中央文献出版社) and distributed nationwide.
Civil affairs work is connected to the people's livelihood and hearts. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), the Party Central Committee (党中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平同志) at its core has strengthened the Party's leadership over civil affairs work from a strategic and overall perspective, adhered to a people-centered approach, strengthened inclusive, foundational, and safety-net livelihood construction, resolved the most concerning, most direct, and most realistic interest issues of the people, and promoted the continuous and healthy development of civil affairs. The series of important discourses on civil affairs work delivered by Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平同志) are far-sighted, rich in content, and profound in thought. They profoundly clarify the directional, fundamental, overall, and strategic issues of civil affairs work, providing fundamental guidelines and injecting strong impetus for promoting the high-quality development of civil affairs in the new era and on the new journey. They are of great significance for deepening the reform and innovation of civil affairs work, focusing on promoting the implementation of a national strategy to actively respond to population aging, focusing on improving the level of social assistance, social welfare, social affairs, and social governance, proactively doing good deeds, practical things, and solving difficulties for the people, and making due contributions to comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
The "Excerpts from Discourses" is divided into 6 topics, with a total of 224 paragraphs, excerpted from more than 160 important documents, including reports, speeches, instructions, and endorsements by Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平同志) from November 2012 to July 2025. Some of these discourses are being published for the first time.
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"Xinjiang is a wonderful place," joyfully watching the new atmosphere of Xinjiang.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区).
Seventy years have passed like a song. From a state of 百废待兴 (bǎi fèi dài xīng - "a hundred things waiting to be done," everything in ruins, waiting to be rebuilt) to 百业兴旺 (bǎi yè xīng wàng - "all trades flourishing," all sectors of the economy thriving), from poverty and backwardness to increasing modernization, from remoteness and isolation to the forefront of opening up, the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) have, under the united leadership of the Party, blazed trails and worked hard, painting a magnificent picture of 70 years of development: When the autonomous region was established in 1955, Xinjiang's (新疆) gross regional product was only 1.231 billion yuan, but in 2024 it exceeded 2 trillion yuan, and the total economic volume has reached a new level.
In the new era, we stride forward with our heads held high, changing with each passing day.
"Xinjiang's (新疆) work holds a particularly important position in the overall work of the Party and the country, and it concerns the overall situation of building a strong country and national rejuvenation." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has attached great importance to Xinjiang's (新疆) work, established the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, and endowed Xinjiang (新疆) with "five major strategic positions" in the overall national situation, drawing a blueprint and pointing the direction for building a beautiful Xinjiang (新疆), leading Xinjiang's (新疆) work to achieve historic achievements and undergo historic changes.
Remembering the General Secretary's deep concern and earnest entrustment, more than 26 million sons and daughters of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) are forging ahead. This vast land, which stands tall in the northwest of the motherland and accounts for about 1/6 of the country's land area, is full of vitality and a myriad of sights!
Establishing the Party's Strategy for Governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the New Era
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has been concerned about this village primary school, which is 47 kilometers away from the border.
On May 2 this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to all members of the Western China Volunteer Service Program team of the Xietey Primary School (谢依特小学) in Halajun Township (哈拉峻乡), Artux City (阿图什市), Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture (克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州), Xinjiang (新疆), encouraging the young people to "shine and generate heat in the places where the motherland and the people need them most, and contribute their youth to the construction of Chinese-style modernization."
More than 3,000 kilometers is the distance from his hometown of Shanxi (山西) to Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture (克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州). Two years ago, Yan Zefeng (闫泽峰), a member of the volunteer service team, went to Xietey Primary School (谢依特小学) to teach. He took a plane, then a car, and then a rural bus, and the road became more and more desolate.
Now, he is more and more determined on the "road to teaching." "The General Secretary's reply has given me great encouragement. After the 3-year service period expires, I want to continue to take root here."
This concern warms the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains (天山), and warms more than 26 million sons and daughters of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆).
During his tenure as a major leader in Zhejiang (浙江), Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) had many exchanges and discussions with comrades in Xinjiang (新疆) on supporting the construction of Hotan Prefecture (和田地区) and promoting economic cooperation between Zhejiang (浙江) and Xinjiang (新疆); in 2003, he led a delegation of Party and government officials from Zhejiang Province (浙江省) to inspect Xinjiang (新疆) for 8 days; after working in the central government, he inspected Xinjiang (新疆) for 5 days in 2009, leaving his footprints in rural areas, enterprises, communities, and schools...
Time flows like water, but deep feelings remain the same.
In April 2014, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited Xinjiang (新疆) for the first time after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. From military regions to villagers' courtyards, from the headquarters of the Production and Construction Corps to the hotel where he stayed, he held 10 symposiums and briefings... The 4-day trip was packed. The General Secretary pointed out profoundly, "Under the new situation, the focus and emphasis of Xinjiang's (新疆) work should be placed on social stability and lasting peace and security. This is the overall goal of doing a good job in Xinjiang (新疆) at present."
Social stability and lasting peace and security are major strategic judgments made based on the then-current situation in Xinjiang (新疆) and the overall national situation.
Managing the fundamentals, the foundation, and the long-term, the overall goal of social stability and lasting peace and security was clarified at the second and third central Xinjiang (新疆) work symposiums. At the third central Xinjiang (新疆) work symposium, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) systematically proposed the "eight persistences" of the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, and expanded "governing Xinjiang (新疆) according to law, stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) through unity, and building Xinjiang (新疆) for the long term" to "governing Xinjiang (新疆) according to law, stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) through unity, nourishing Xinjiang (新疆) through culture, enriching the people and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆), and building Xinjiang (新疆) for the long term."
A consistent goal, a richly expanded strategy, focusing on the long term and grasping the overall situation: "Doing a good job in Xinjiang (新疆) concerns the overall national situation, and it is by no means just a matter for one region in Xinjiang (新疆), but a matter for the entire Party and the entire country."
With both innovation and breakthroughs in theoretical viewpoints, and deployment and requirements in work layout, the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era has opened up a new realm and reached a new height in governing, stabilizing, and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆).
If the border is stable, the country is safe. In July 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited Xinjiang (新疆) again. At this moment, Xinjiang (新疆) has won the battle against poverty as scheduled, entered a comprehensively well-off society along with the rest of the country, and stood at a new historical starting point.
From the happy families in Guyuan Lane Community (固原巷社区) to the millennial relics of Jiaohe Ancient City (交河故城), from the rolling silver waves of cotton fields in the Production and Construction Corps to the open frontier of the International Land Port Area, this land today blends tradition and modernity, coexists with ancient and young, and coexists with nature and humanity.
At a new starting point and a new stage, the General Secretary is thinking about new propositions and drawing new blueprints—
"We must promote the construction of the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt and incorporate Xinjiang's (新疆) regional opening-up strategy into the overall layout of the country's westward opening-up";
"We must strengthen the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage and carry forward the outstanding traditional culture of all ethnic groups";
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In the new blueprint, governing Xinjiang (新疆) according to law, stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) through unity, nourishing Xinjiang (新疆) through culture, enriching the people and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆), and building Xinjiang (新疆) for the long term are carried out in a deeper, more detailed, and more practical manner, with redeployment and re-departure: "Ensure that Xinjiang's (新疆) work always moves forward in the right direction."
In the new blueprint, we see the "integration of hearts." In August 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) listened to a special report in Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) and made important deployments for Xinjiang's (新疆) work—
Deeply promote the construction of the Chinese national community: "Take whether it is conducive to strengthening the commonality of the Chinese nation and enhancing the sense of community of the Chinese nation as the primary consideration";
Promote high-quality development in Xinjiang (新疆): "Based on resource endowments, location advantages, and industrial foundations, vigorously promote scientific and technological innovation, and cultivate and strengthen characteristic and advantageous industries";
Grasp the grassroots level as the key to revitalizing and stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆): "We must adhere to the downward shift of work forces, Party members and cadres must go deep into the grassroots and among the masses, the organizational system and work forces must reach the grassroots level directly, and the forces at the forefront of the grassroots level must be strengthened";
Strengthen border governance: "Accelerate the integrated development of the Production and Construction Corps and local areas";
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Seeking progress while maintaining stability, making continuous efforts, and achieving lasting success.
Planning for the long term, taking measures to consolidate the foundation, building a long-term peace, and achieving long-term stability.
Practice has proved that the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era is completely correct. It is a powerful ideological weapon for guiding Xinjiang's (新疆) work to uphold integrity and innovate in the face of complex situations, and to advance victoriously in the face of contradictions and risks. It is the key and soul of doing a good job in Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era and must be adhered to for a long time.
A set of figures reflects the "happiness account" of the implementation of the strategy: In 2024, the per capita disposable income of Xinjiang (新疆) residents will reach the 30,000 yuan mark. The per capita disposable income of urban residents is more than 42,800 yuan, and the per capita disposable income of rural residents is more than 19,400 yuan, an increase of more than 23,800 yuan and 12,500 yuan respectively compared with 2012.
Today, new scenes can be seen everywhere in the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains (天山) and on both sides of the Tarim River (塔里木河). Characteristic industries are blooming everywhere, oases are as picturesque as paintings on the Gobi Desert, and colorful cultures are integrated and coexisting. The land of Xinjiang (新疆) is thriving and stirring with the strong voice of the times of unity and progress.
Promoting the sharing of development results to benefit people's livelihoods and unite people's hearts
"Steel camel teams" connect Asia and Europe.
In the Urumqi International Land Port Area (乌鲁木齐国际陆港区) operation site, locomotives shuttle back and forth. Along the ancient Silk Road all the way west, the China-Europe freight train, fully loaded with goods, can reach Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) in 2 days, Russia (俄罗斯) in 8 days, and the Netherlands (荷兰) in 16 days.
"From 'freehand brushwork' to 'meticulous painting,' fruitful results have been achieved" "You are doing things of historical significance." In July 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came here and had cordial exchanges with railway freight window staff and on-site staff.
During this inspection, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly analyzed Xinjiang's (新疆) location advantages: "In the past, it was an inland province, but now it is different with the 'Belt and Road'. It is no longer a remote area, but has become a core area and a hub area."
A change in thinking opens up a whole new world!
Once upon a time, Xinjiang (新疆) was a remote place where "the road ends, the people end, the water ends, the electricity ends, and the fields end." Today, with the in-depth promotion of high-level opening to the outside world, the large-scale development of the western region, and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," Xinjiang (新疆) is taking advantage of the situation, and the northwest border has become a frontier of opening up.
Greater opening up brings greater leaps forward. One port after another, one "economic artery" after another, the ancient Silk Road of thousands of years has witnessed the continuous footprints of commerce and trade, and witnessed Xinjiang (新疆) being closely connected with the world. From 2022 to 2024, the total value of Xinjiang's (新疆) foreign trade import and export will successively exceed 200 billion yuan, 300 billion yuan, and 400 billion yuan, spanning three 100 billion yuan steps in three years.
Greater leaps forward drive greater development.
Development is the general key to solving various problems in ethnic minority areas and an important foundation for Xinjiang's (新疆) long-term peace and stability. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) considered the long term and raised economic development and improvement of people's livelihood to the strategic height of stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) and ensuring its security, emphasizing "We must deeply understand the close relationship between development and stability, development and people's livelihood, and development and people's hearts, and promote the sharing of development results to benefit people's livelihoods and unite people's hearts."
Flowers are in full bloom in the small courtyard, and fruits are hanging on the grape trellis. "The grapes in my house are very sweet, and my life is sweeter than grapes." Speaking of the changes in his family in recent years, Abudukeyum Rouzi (阿卜都克尤木·肉孜) smiled.
In April 2014, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited the cadres and masses in Ayagemangan Village (阿亚格曼干村), Tokzak Township (托克扎克镇), Shufu County (疏附县), Kashgar Prefecture (喀什地区), and entered the home of Abudukeyum Rouzi (阿卜都克尤木·肉孜). To this day, he still clearly remembers the General Secretary's warm words: "Whatever meets the wishes of the people is the goal of our Party's struggle. I wish you a happier life with the support of the Party's policies."
"In recent years, from poverty alleviation to the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, the Party's good policies are like sweet grapes, one bunch after another!" Abudukeyum Rouzi (阿卜都克尤木·肉孜) said happily that the village's various industries are booming with driving tractors, planting flowers and plants, and engaging in breeding. "Everyone can have something to do and earn money at their doorstep, and everyone's life is very comfortable!"
The livelihood of the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) has always been General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) deep concern.
Replying to the villagers of Daxi Village (达西村), Xingping Township (兴平乡), Yuli County (尉犁县), Xinjiang (新疆), wishing the villagers a better life day by day;
Holding a symposium with the responsible comrades of the southern Xinjiang (新疆) prefectures and states, instructing them to teach farmers and herdsmen advanced production technologies and market management methods to help farmers increase their income;
Participating in the deliberation of the Xinjiang (新疆) delegation to the National People's Congress, emphasizing "Implement the rural housing project and the nomadic settlement project, and the urban affordable housing project"...
One entrustment after another, one action after another. "Do more projects to improve production and living conditions, do more practical things to benefit the people, and solve more problems that the people of all ethnic groups are concerned about." Focusing on the concerns of the masses such as elderly care, education, employment, medical care, and housing, Xinjiang (新疆) will use more than 75% of its fiscal expenditure to guarantee and improve people's livelihood.
One action after another, one transformation after another: investment in education is increasing, and the consolidation rate of nine-year compulsory education has reached more than 99%, which is higher than the national average; medical resources are more complete, and a medical and health service network covering urban and rural areas has been basically established, and the standardization rate of township health centers and village health rooms has reached 100%; employment security is more powerful, comprehensively helping people with employment difficulties, and implementing "one person, one policy, and precise policy"...
Adhering to promoting high-quality development closely related to people's livelihood, making continuous efforts and achieving long-term success, the happy picture of the sons and daughters of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) is outlined and depicted little by little, and becomes a reality step by step.
"Development should be implemented to improve people's livelihood, to benefit the local area, and to enhance unity" "As long as it reflects the difficulties of people's livelihood and concerns the interests of the masses, we must respond in a timely manner"...
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) words warm people's hearts and unite people's hearts.
Continuously Promoting the Construction of the Chinese National Community
Guyuan Lane Community (固原巷社区), Tianshan District (天山区), Urumqi (乌鲁木齐), is shaded by green trees and hidden by red walls.
In the community square, residents sing and dance; in the activity center, children attend Chinese studies classes together... "Here, people of all ethnic groups help each other, live and study together, work together and enjoy themselves together, unity is deepened in activities, and consensus is condensed in exchanges." Zhang Yaowen (张耀文), secretary of the Party General Branch of Guyuan Lane Community (固原巷社区), said.
Guyuan Lane Community (固原巷社区) is a typical multi-ethnic community, with ethnic minorities accounting for more than 95% of the community's total population. "The residents of all ethnic groups in the small courtyard love each other, just like the General Secretary said, 'All ethnic groups are as closely united as pomegranate seeds.'" Zhang Yaowen (张耀文) has a smile on his face.
Pomegranate flowers bloom, and all seeds are of one heart.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly urged the need to forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation on many occasions. During his visit to Xinjiang (新疆) in 2022, the General Secretary came to the Research Base for Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation at Xinjiang University (新疆大学), carefully looked through textbooks and historical works, and said earnestly: "It must be emphasized that the destiny of all ethnic groups is always closely linked to the overall destiny of the Chinese nation, and Chinese civilization is the foundation of the culture of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆)."
Guzanur Yusufu (古扎努尔·玉苏甫), a student of the School of Marxism who listened to the speech on the spot, is now a member of the "Pomegranate Flower" Youth Propaganda Group for Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation at Xinjiang University (新疆大学). She goes deep into schools, villages, enterprises, and communities to tell the story of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, the history of the Chinese nation, and the outstanding traditional Chinese culture to people of all ethnic groups in "youthful language."
Culture is the soul of a nation. From history to the future, from tradition to modernity, from diversity to unity, cultural identity has always been the root of national unity.
In Jiaohe Ancient City (交河故城), Turpan (吐鲁番), the General Secretary said with emotion, "Chinese civilization is the only civilization that has not been interrupted for thousands of years. We must sort it out clearly" "We must strengthen the protection, utilization, inheritance of cultural relics and cultural heritage."
Today, walking into the Jiaohe Ancient City (交河故城) in the night, orange-yellow kraft paper lamps meander along the millennial streets. In recent years, the "Night Tour of Jiaohe" project has attracted tourists from all over the world through live performances, and the sleeping ruins have been revitalized.
From the innovation of the Jiaohe Ancient City (交河故城) night tour project to the selection of the Mor Temple Site (莫尔寺遗址) as one of the top ten new archaeological discoveries in China in 2024, to the construction and opening of the Xinjiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (新疆非遗馆) and the Western Regions Protectorate Museum (西域都护府博物馆), since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, a number of cultural heritages that have witnessed the history of exchanges, exchanges, and integration of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) have been revitalized and utilized, and historical culture has directly touched people's hearts in a more vivid way, and has promoted the sense of community of the Chinese nation to take root in people's hearts.
People's hearts are not far away because of mountains and seas.
In Xincheng Ximen Village (新城西门村), Gaochang District (高昌区), Turpan (吐鲁番), there is a mural full of Hunan (湖南) elements, depicting the deep friendship with Shibadong Village (十八洞村), Xiangxi (湘西).
Although they are more than 3,000 kilometers apart, they cannot stop them from visiting each other like relatives and becoming closer and closer. In September 2020, Xincheng Ximen Village (新城西门村) and Shibadong Village (十八洞村), Xiangxi (湘西), formed a pair of co-construction villages for ethnic unity and rural revitalization, realizing the "handshake" between the "original place of targeted poverty alleviation" and the "practice place of targeted aid to Xinjiang (新疆)."
In July 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to Xincheng Ximen Village (新城西门村) and successively inspected the Party and Mass Service Center and agricultural product processing enterprises. This warm sentence is still fresh in the memory of many villagers: "No ethnic group can be left behind in building a socialist modern country in an all-round way."
No ethnic group can be left behind is a promise and a firm practice. During this inspection, the General Secretary once again emphasized the work of aiding Xinjiang (新疆), "This cause is very meaningful, giving play to the spirit of great collaboration with Chinese characteristics of socialism, and concentrating the efforts of the whole country to solve some major tasks."
The snow pines of the Tianshan Mountains (天山) are connected by their roots, and the people of all ethnic groups are linked heart to heart.
The Party Central Committee cares and is concerned, and the whole country is giving its full support. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, cumulative aid funds to Xinjiang have exceeded 200 billion yuan, with continuous investment in talent, technology, and other resources, forming an "all-round, multi-level, and wide-ranging" support pattern. Paired assistance to Xinjiang has forged deep friendships among people of all ethnic groups, and the economic, social, and political foundations for consolidating the sense of community of the Chinese nation are constantly being strengthened.
A task that has persisted for more than 20 years demonstrates Xinjiang's significance to the country: "The whole Party must recognize the importance of Xinjiang work from a strategic and overall perspective, and increase the efforts of paired assistance to Xinjiang."
For more than two decades, working persistently for success, the 26 million-plus sons and daughters of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang are rooted together like poplars and tightly embraced like pomegranate seeds. Under the Party's leadership of unity, they contribute sweat, wisdom, and strength - warming the Tianshan Mountains with a new atmosphere!
Xinjiang in the new era, and a united and striving China in the new era, have broad prospects. The words of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) are inspiring:
"A China with great unity among all ethnic groups will surely be **无往而不胜** (wú wǎng ér bù shèng - "invincible," to be victorious in every endeavor), will surely have a bright future, our second centenary goal will surely be achieved victoriously, and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will surely arrive."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 21st (新华社北京9月21日电) On the afternoon of September 21st, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) met with a delegation of members of the U.S. Congress led by Smith at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京人民大会堂).
Li Qiang (李强) stated that both China and the United States are major countries with significant influence in the world. Maintaining a stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations is in line with the common interests of both countries and the expectations of the international community. Since the beginning of this year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Trump have spoken several times, agreeing that China and the United States should strengthen dialogue and cooperation to provide strategic guidance for the development of China-U.S. relations in the next stage. China is willing to work with the United States to respect each other, coexist peacefully, and cooperate for mutual benefit. It is hoped that the U.S. will meet China halfway and jointly promote the development of bilateral relations along the right track, benefiting both countries and the world.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China and the United States should be partners in joint development, treating each other sincerely, empowering each other, and achieving mutual success. China is willing to work with the U.S. in the spirit of equality, respect, and mutual benefit to resolve respective concerns through communication. It is hoped that the U.S. Congress will view China and China-U.S. relations correctly, actively promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, and play a constructive role in the friendship and common development of the two countries.
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The robotic arm is connected to an instrument. On one side is a "teacher" demonstrating manually, and on the other side is a robotic "student" learning precise grasping, rotation, and other operations... The "Jingchu" humanoid robot developed by Academician Ding Han's team at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学丁汉院士团队) will "graduate" and enter the production workshop of Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (东风汽车集团有限公司) to officially "start work."
In November 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during his inspection in Hubei (湖北): "Hubei has outstanding advantages in science, education, and talent, and strong scientific and technological innovation capabilities. It should forge ahead in promoting scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation."
To implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions, Hubei is cultivating its talent advantages, stimulating talent vitality, promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and striving to build a science and technology innovation highland with national influence.
Building platforms to gather talent and attract intelligence—
"Our independently developed key components allow drones to achieve 'remote charging' even when rising to a height of 20 meters," said Wu Chang (吴畅), chief expert in the wireless field at the Hubei Jiufeng Mountain Laboratory (湖北九峰山实验室) Research Center. "The laboratory gives us full autonomy in scientific research. By establishing joint laboratories and other methods, we can maintain cooperation with high-level experts and always aim at the forefront of academia and industry."
As a new type of R&D institution built by Hubei to deepen the reform of the science and technology system, Jiufeng Mountain Laboratory has become an important scientific research software and hardware platform in the field of compound semiconductors. To date, the laboratory has gathered more than 500 talents.
In order to enhance the adsorption and carrying capacity of scientific and technological talents, Hubei is accelerating the construction of a high-energy-level scientific and technological force matrix with "National Laboratory + National Key Laboratory + Hubei Laboratory + Major Scientific Facilities" as the main body. The 10 Hubei Laboratories (湖北实验室), represented by Jiufeng Mountain Laboratory, have gathered nearly 3,000 talents of various types and have produced 32 leading domestic and international scientific research achievements.
Gathering talent through industry and promoting industry through talent—
After graduating with a doctorate, Yu Feng (余峰) went to Hubei University of Technology (湖北理工学院) to teach. Soon, he joined Sanfeng Intelligent Equipment Group Co., Ltd. (三丰智能装备集团股份有限公司) through the "High-Level Talent School-Enterprise Sharing Program." In recent years, Yu Feng led the team to develop new products such as ultra-high stackers and heavy-duty gantry robots, and successively won large orders for the company.
Since the launch and implementation of the "High-Level Talent School-Enterprise Sharing Program," 67 full-time doctoral students who are in short supply in the industry have been introduced from many universities through joint school-enterprise recruitment and dispatched to 54 companies.
"The technological achievements developed in the enterprise can be quickly transformed, which makes me feel fulfilled. Relevant papers and patents can also be added to the evaluation of professional titles," said Yu Feng.
From making efforts to open up the talent exchange channel between "universities, research institutes, and enterprises" to accelerating the layout and construction of technology (industry, manufacturing) innovation centers, enterprise innovation centers, new R&D institutions, and industrial innovation consortia, Hubei continues to promote the integrated development of industry and talent. At present, 545 new R&D institutions in the province have attracted and gathered more than 200 academicians, experts, and leading scientific and technological talents, and have incubated more than 1,000 technology companies.
Cultivating fertile soil and optimizing services—
Talent can also help companies obtain real financial support. Eagle Technology Group Co., Ltd. (电鹰科技集团有限公司), located in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone (武汉东湖新技术开发区), is a company founded by scientific and technological personnel. In March of this year, the company obtained a "Science and Technology Talent Loan" of 5 million yuan from the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone branch of Bank of Communications (交通银行武汉东湖新技术开发区支行) without any collateral, helping the company to grow rapidly.
Exploring the establishment of a "talent has value" evaluation model, Hubei quantifies the financial value of scientific and technological talents in a hierarchical and classified manner, guides financial institutions to provide loan support, and empowers talent innovation and entrepreneurship in an all-round and full-cycle manner.
While serving innovation and entrepreneurship, we must not forget to take care of people's livelihoods. Hubei implements the "Chu Talent Card" system to provide high-level talents with convenient services such as housing, medical security, intellectual property rights, and travel and residence, and effectively solve their worries.
"Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's earnest entrustment, Hubei will deeply promote the strategy of strengthening the province with talent, improve mechanisms such as scientific and technological rewards, equity incentives, empowerment of job achievements, and innovation error tolerance and exemption, and implement the 'Ten Hundred Thousand' action for strategic leaders, leading generals, industrial talents, and young talents. In 3 to 5 years, we will cultivate and introduce 10 strategic scientists, 100 leading scientific and technological talents, 1,000 high-level engineers, and 10,000 outstanding young scientific and technological talents," said Wang Zhonglin (王忠林), Secretary of the Hubei Provincial Party Committee (湖北省委书记).
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On the streets, unmanned delivery vehicles accurately identify roads; underground, sensors monitor the operation of integrated pipe corridors in real time; in the "cloud," massive data is computed at the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心)... In Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北), digital genes have been integrated into the urban fabric.
Recently, the National Data Administration (国家数据局) announced the list of innovative development pilot projects for trusted data spaces in 2025, and Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) was selected in all three directions: "city," "industry," and "enterprise," taking a solid step in the field of data element innovation.
In May 2023, when General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) inspected Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北), and presided over a symposium on promoting the high-standard and high-quality construction of Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), he emphasized: "Make intelligence, greenness, and innovation the shining name cards of Xiongan New Area (雄安新区)."
Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) is laying out digital infrastructure, building innovative practice platforms, and expanding smart application scenarios, striving to build a convenient and efficient smart city.
Building a Solid Digital Foundation, Constructing a City on the "Cloud"
About 20 meters underground in the Rongdong (容东) area of Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), integrated pipe corridors extend like the city's "arteries." More than 20 types and nearly 10,000 sets of intelligent sensing equipment are deployed in the corridors, monitoring key data such as pipeline pressure and temperature in real time. Each section of the pipe corridor is also equipped with an information model, equivalent to its "identity card."
With a click of the mouse, a three-dimensional information model of a section of the pipe corridor appears on the computer screen. Ma Yongjun (马永君), Minister of the Operation and Management Department of China Xiongan Group Infrastructure Construction Co., Ltd. (中国雄安集团基础建设有限公司), introduced: "Relying on information model technology, during the project establishment phase, indicators such as land red lines and plot ratios in the area can be automatically checked, reducing design conflicts between different projects; during the construction phase, collision checks can be performed on underground pipe networks."
Every building, every road, and every section of pipe corridor has a corresponding digital information model. "Planning and constructing the digital city and the real city simultaneously, coupled with precise sensing equipment, makes urban governance more refined, precise, and intelligent," said Liu Xin (刘欣), General Manager of China Xiongan Group Digital City Technology Co., Ltd. (中国雄安集团数字城市科技有限公司). To date, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) has built more than 500 kilometers of digital roads and more than 5,600 5G base stations.
In the "cloud" city, urban operations are more intelligent, and behind this is the continuous expansion of data transmission paths, ensuring the Internet of Everything.
"Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), as a fully IPv6 city, promotes full support for IPv6 on all terminals, systems, and portals," Liu Xin (刘欣) explained. IPv6 is the sixth version of the Internet Protocol, equivalent to the "house number" in the network world. The IPv4 address resources we currently use are gradually being exhausted, while IPv6 will almost infinitely expand IP addresses, theoretically "allocating an IP address to every grain of sand on Earth," and can also greatly improve traceability and ensure data security.
High-speed networks and powerful computing power work together to steadily advance the construction of smart cities.
In the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心), rows of servers flash blue light, and massive amounts of data converge and are computed here. Because the architectural appearance is arched and merges with the reflection in the water, resembling a lively and bright eye, the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心) is known as the "Eye of Xiongan (雄安之眼)."
Adopting advanced cloud computing architecture and ultra-large-scale data storage technology, the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心) has gathered more than 33 billion pieces of various types of data, which can meet the complex data computing needs of multiple fields such as government affairs management, urban planning, and ecological monitoring. The solid digital foundation provides computing power support for the refined governance of the city.
Building an Innovation Platform, Activating the Digital Economy
On September 11, at the Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) Digital Trade Innovation and Development Conference of the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services, Yao Ming (姚明), Chairman of Dongjian Technology (Xiongan) Co., Ltd. (洞见科技（雄安）有限公司), showed the audience a new device—a trusted data space all-in-one machine: "Through this technology and equipment, data owners can more safely conduct data analysis and artificial intelligence training to explore data value."
That day, Yao Ming (姚明) also received a brand-new business license—Dongjian Group (洞见集团) completed the change of industrial and commercial information and was officially renamed "Dongjian Technology (Xiongan) Co., Ltd. (洞见科技（雄安）有限公司)." The Xiongan Artificial Intelligence Industrial Park (雄安人工智能产业园), where the company is located, builds cooperation bridges for enterprises and introduces them to cooperate with public departments and centrally-owned and state-owned enterprises that have settled in the new area, and promotes Dongjian Technology (洞见科技) to participate in the construction of digital infrastructure such as urban computing centers and digital transportation. "We can give full play to the advantages of information security technology and quickly integrate into the overall situation of Xiongan's (雄安) digital development," said Yao Ming (姚明).
"At the beginning of settling in the industrial park, we cooperated with Xiongan Huaqing Zhiyan Technology Co., Ltd. (雄安华清智言科技有限公司), an enterprise in the park, to jointly carry out multi-modal large model training, and the relevant results are expected to be implemented by the end of this year," Yao Ming (姚明) introduced. The park creates a good innovation ecology and industrial synergy environment. The upstream and downstream are just upstairs and downstairs. A large number of innovative enterprises gather, which greatly accelerates the research and development and transformation process of digital technology achievements.
The full activation and release of the potential of the digital economy is inseparable from the construction of an innovative industrial ecology and platform. Xiongan (雄安) focuses on creating an origin for independent innovation and original innovation, and has built more than 10 important innovation and industrial platforms, including the Xiongan Science and Innovation Center (雄安科创中心) and the Xiongan Artificial Intelligence Industrial Park (雄安人工智能产业园), which drive the accelerated gathering and development of high-end and high-tech industries in the digital economy.
Today, R&D, assembly and production projects of intelligent hardware such as servers, robots, Beidou (北斗) modules, and network security have been successively launched in Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), gathering more than 500 software and information service enterprises and more than 60 key artificial intelligence enterprises; Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) has initially formed a full-chain independent innovation ecosystem for the digital economy, providing key technology and product support for the construction of smart city infrastructure, and providing guarantees for the large-scale implementation and innovative iteration of smart scene applications.
Accelerating Scene Applications, Promoting Smart Empowerment
"Di Di Di..." An urgent alarm sounded in the Rongdong (容东) Urban Operation and Management Center. According to past water and gas usage habits, the data of an elderly person living alone in a certain community did not change during the period when tap water and natural gas usage data should have been generated, thus triggering an early warning. Five minutes later, community grid members arrived at the scene and found that the elderly person had fainted due to hypoglycemia and immediately launched a rescue.
"The smart meters such as water meters, gas meters, and heat meters in residents' homes realize remote automatic meter reading through the Internet of Things, and can also monitor users' water, gas, and heat usage in real time," introduced Zhao Chenglong (赵承龙), Secretary of the Party Branch of Dongxili (东西里) Community in Rongdong (容东) area.
Not only in community governance, but also in many fields such as government services, environmental protection, low-altitude management, transportation, and energy, more and more smart application scenarios are accelerating their implementation.
On the wide and straight streets of Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), multi-functional information poles on both sides of the road integrate equipment such as traffic lights, millimeter-wave radar, lidar, and integrated gun-ball cameras.
"These 'sentinels' collect road information 24 hours a day and upload it to the digital road intelligent operation center platform. The system dynamically optimizes traffic light timing, increasing the road's carrying capacity by 30%," said Wang Zixuan (王子轩), a staff member of the Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) Industry and Information Technology Data Bureau (工信科技数据局).
While improving the overall traffic efficiency of the road, this intelligent system also plays a role in subdivided fields.
"The intelligent equipment on the poles captures the figures of children going to and from school in real time, and transmits the travel routes and pictures of their own children to the parents' mobile phones in real time, ensuring the safety of the children and reassuring the parents," said Wang Zixuan (王子轩).
At the beginning of this year, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) also connected DeepSeek (深势科技) to the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心) and innovatively launched the "AI—12345 Hotline" and the "Xiong Xiaozhi (雄小智)" government affairs service assistant, making Q&A and business handling more efficient. To date, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) has implemented dozens of intelligent applications in the fields of urban governance and people's livelihood services.
Building a platform to accelerate the application of various innovative scenarios in the city. At the final of the second Xiongan Future City Scenario Exchange Series Competition, which ended not long ago, more than 2,700 innovative entities competed on the same stage with more than 3,400 cutting-edge achievements, and the first batch of 120 scenario projects are about to be implemented. With the continuous expansion of intelligent applications and the accelerated transformation of innovative achievements, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) is striving to depict a new picture of digital-driven and intelligent empowerment.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 21st (Reporter Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强)) The China Enterprise Confederation and China Enterprise Directors Association released the 2025 Top 500 Chinese Manufacturing Enterprises list on the 20th. The list shows that the threshold for inclusion in the Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises has increased again, reaching 17.365 billion yuan, an increase of 303 million yuan over the previous year; realizing operating income of 51.68 trillion yuan. The top three companies on the list are China Petrochemical Group (中国石油化工集团), China Baowu Steel Group (中国宝武钢铁集团), and Hengli Group (恒力集团).
In 2024, the global economy faced multiple challenges. China's economy operated generally stably and progressed steadily. Chinese manufacturing giants, represented by the Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises, responded to challenges with innovative breakthroughs and consolidated their foundations with structural optimization, maintaining a solid supporting position and a basically stable income scale.
Innovation momentum continues to strengthen. The R&D intensity of the Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises is 2.45%, an increase of 0.03 percentage points over the previous year; they own 1.6632 million valid patents, including 803,800 invention patents, an increase of 11.34% and 12.07% respectively over the previous year.
The industrial structure continues to optimize. The average income growth of industries such as communication equipment manufacturing, computer and office equipment is more than 10%; the average profit growth of the semiconductor integrated circuit and panel manufacturing industries exceeds 100%.
Export resilience has steadily improved. The proportion of overseas income of the Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises has increased to 19.10%, an increase of 0.87 percentage points over the previous year.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) September 21st dispatch (Reporters Li Xinping (李心萍) and Ye Chuanzeng (叶传增)) It was learned from the China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co., Ltd. (中国铁路昆明局集团有限公司) that since the opening and operation of the China-Laos Railway, as of September 19, the total number of freight trains operated on the entire line has exceeded 60,000, with a freight volume of over 67.6 million tons, of which cross-border freight transport exceeded 15 million tons; as of September 20, the China-Laos Railway has operated over 80,000 passenger trains, transporting over 59 million passengers.
The above pictures are all taken by Xinhua News Agency (新华社) reporter Xing Guangli (邢广利).
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In the 1950s, the story of Uncle Kurban Tulum (库尔班·吐鲁木) wanting to ride his donkey to Beijing (北京) to see Chairman Mao (毛主席) spread throughout China. Uncle Kurban (库尔班) who had experienced the suffering of the old society, probably never imagined that 70 years later, his fellow villagers could take a plane from the county town in the afternoon and arrive in Beijing (北京) in the evening.
A journey that once required months of arduous travel can now be completed in a day. This is a microcosm of the development of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) over the past 70 years. From a state of 百废待兴 (bǎi fèi dài xīng - "a hundred things waiting to be done," a situation where everything needs to be rebuilt and revitalized) to 百业兴旺 (bǎi yè xīng wàng - "all trades flourishing," a prosperous and thriving economy), from a closed border region to a dazzling pearl, Xinjiang's (新疆) transformation is nothing short of an epic.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, cadres and people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆), following the direction pointed out by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), have fully, accurately, and comprehensively implemented the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, firmly focusing on the overall goal of social stability and long-term peace and security, closely centering on the main line of strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation, and writing one miracle of leapfrog development after another. The new era of Xinjiang (新疆) is one of unity and harmony, prosperity and affluence, civilization and progress, peaceful and happy life, and a good ecological environment, showing a vibrant and dynamic picture.
The Western Frontier is Changing with Each Passing Day
Xinjiang (新疆), a region that accounts for about 1/6 of the country's land area, has always been difficult to travel through. At the beginning of the founding of New China, the total mileage of highways in Xinjiang (新疆) was only more than 3,000 kilometers, and the road conditions were extremely poor. Huang Wei (黄维), a retired cadre who worked in the Xinjiang (新疆) Transportation Department for nearly 40 years, recalled: "People had to take a donkey cart on dirt roads first, and then take a car to bump around on the Gobi Desert..."
Today, a comprehensive highway transportation network has been laid out on the land of Xinjiang (新疆). As of the end of 2024, the total mileage of highways in the region reached 230,000 kilometers, of which expressways (first-class highways) exceeded 12,000 kilometers, and all established villages with the necessary conditions have access to paved roads and passenger buses.
On December 30, 2024, the world's longest highway tunnel, the Tianshan Victory Tunnel (天山胜利隧道), was fully connected. Crossing the Tianshan Mountains (天山峻岭) that separate the north and south of Xinjiang (新疆) through this tunnel takes only more than 20 minutes. By the end of this year, the entire Uwei Expressway (乌尉高速) will be open to traffic, which will shorten the driving time from Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) to Korla (库尔勒) from 7 hours to 3 hours.
Modern agriculture, logistics parks, cold chain bases... new industrial landmarks are accelerating their layout along the Uwei Expressway (乌尉高速). On the southern slope of the Tianshan Mountains (天山), Xinjiang Ruiyuan Dairy Co., Ltd. (新疆瑞源乳业有限公司), which produces 40,000 tons of fresh milk annually, is expanding its storage workshop and preparing to open a new fresh milk distribution line. Yu Ruihong (于瑞红), the head of the company, said: "After this expressway opens, the company expects to save 15 million yuan in transportation costs per year."
Over 70 years of hard work, Xinjiang (新疆) has achieved historic transformations from scratch and from weak to strong in major infrastructure construction in transportation, electricity, water conservancy, and communications, laying a solid foundation for high-quality economic and social development. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xinjiang (新疆) has been based on its resource endowments, serving the overall interests of the country, and making positive contributions to ensuring national energy, key minerals, and food security.
On June 10, 2025, the Hami-Chongqing (哈密—重庆) ±800 kV ultra-high voltage DC transmission project will be put into operation, which can send Xinjiang's (新疆) electricity to Chongqing (重庆) in just 7 milliseconds. Relying on the five external transmission channels of "three DC and two AC" that have been built, with multi-energy complementarity of "thermal, hydro, wind, and solar," Xinjiang's (新疆) external power transmission volume has exceeded 100 billion kilowatt-hours for five consecutive years, "lighting up" 22 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities across the country.
In 2024, Xinjiang's (新疆) total grain output was 46.6 billion jin, and the grain yield per unit area ranked first in the country. At the beginning of the founding of New China, Xinjiang's (新疆) total grain output was only 1.1 million tons, and the per capita ration was less than 200 kilograms.
Building a golden channel for Asia and Europe and a bridgehead for opening to the west, a strategic guarantee base for national energy and resources, and a supply base for high-quality agricultural and livestock products nationwide... With the strong support of the state, people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) are seizing opportunities, uniting and working hard, and riding the momentum on the road of high-quality economic development.
People's Livelihood and Well-being Continue to Improve
On January 23, 2024, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Wushi County (乌什县), Aksu Prefecture (阿克苏地区), Xinjiang (新疆). Reheman Abudureyim (热合曼·阿不都热依木), who lives in the epicenter area, recalled: "The earthquake happened in the early morning. Fortunately, the affordable housing did not collapse, and everyone in the family was fine."
Xinjiang (新疆) is located in the Eurasian seismic belt, and achieving safe housing is a top priority related to the safety of people's lives and property. In 2004, Xinjiang (新疆) implemented the rural earthquake-resistant housing project, focusing on solving the earthquake resistance of rural residents' housing. Thanks to this benefit-the-people policy, Reheman's (热合曼) family bid farewell to the old adobe houses in 2009 and moved into 45-square-meter brick-concrete earthquake-resistant housing.
In order to allow more people to live in safe and comfortable houses, the construction of rural housing projects in Xinjiang (新疆) was fully implemented in 2011. In 2017, Reheman's (热合曼) family moved to a new home again. The 80-square-meter affordable housing is equipped with complete water supply and drainage and electric heating facilities, which makes him feel "safe and comfortable to live in." As of the end of 2024, Xinjiang (新疆) has built a total of 2.73 million rural affordable housing units.
Behind the changes in housing experienced by Reheman (热合曼) is Xinjiang's (新疆) continuous efforts to improve people's livelihood and well-being. In recent years, Xinjiang (新疆) has used more than 70% of its general public budget expenditure each year to guarantee and improve people's livelihood, focusing on education, employment, medical care, and other issues of concern to the people, solving urgent and difficult problems, and transforming development results into a sense of gain, happiness, and security for people of all ethnic groups.
The education cause has developed in an all-round way. In 2024, the consolidation rate of nine-year compulsory education in Xinjiang (新疆) reached more than 99%, which is higher than the national average. Aksu (阿克苏), Kashgar (喀什), Hotan (和田) regions and Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture (克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州) in southern Xinjiang (新疆) implement 15 years of free education from kindergarten to high school. In 2024, there were 63 ordinary colleges and universities in Xinjiang (新疆), an increase of 24 compared with 2012.
The scale of employment continues to expand, and income is steadily increasing. The total number of employed people increased from 12.46 million in 2012 to 13.91 million in 2024. In 2024, the per capita disposable income of urban residents was 42,820 yuan, and the per capita disposable income of rural residents was 19,427 yuan, an increase of 23,801 yuan and 12,551 yuan respectively compared with 2012.
The health service system is sound and optimized. As of 2024, there are more than 19,000 medical and health institutions of various levels and types in Xinjiang (新疆), and the total number of personnel in the health system has reached 314,600, and the average life expectancy has increased from 30 years in 1949 to 77 years in 2024.
On the edge of the vast desert, Xinjiang (新疆) has built thousands of kilometers of green barriers to protect the living homes of people of all ethnic groups; under the majestic Kunlun Mountains (昆仑), Xinjiang (新疆) has built modern industrial parks to provide opportunities for people of all ethnic groups to become rich... Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xinjiang (新疆) has adhered to the people-centered approach to promote the development of various undertakings, implemented the policy of enriching the people and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆), and the people's pockets have become richer and their lives have become better.
A New Chapter of Ethnic Unity
At the "Hundred Family Banquet" in Guyuan Lane Community (固原巷社区), Tianshan District (天山区), Urumqi (乌鲁木齐), residents of all ethnic groups brought out their own specialties and shared food at the same table; in the "Village Super League" football match in Yining County (伊宁县), Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture (伊犁哈萨克自治州), fans of all ethnic groups spontaneously formed teams and competed on the same field to share the fun... In Xinjiang (新疆), scenes of people of all ethnic groups living, studying, building, sharing, and enjoying life together can be seen everywhere.
"Ethnic unity is as close as one family" is not only the consensus of people of all ethnic groups, but also an activity that has been continuously carried out in Xinjiang (新疆). Since October 2016, millions of cadres and workers throughout the region have paired up with grassroots people to listen to their voices and solve their difficulties, allowing the seeds of ethnic unity to take root, blossom, and bear fruit.
Promoting extensive exchanges, interactions, and integration among all ethnic groups is an important way to promote the construction of the Chinese national community. This summer vacation, 10-year-old Patimanhan Pairaiti (帕提曼罕·排日海提) participated in a study tour to Beijing (北京). When she saw the national flag rising slowly in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), tears of excitement streamed down her face, condensing into a fervent confession to the motherland.
In Kuqa Guizi (库车龟兹) Alley in Xinjiang (新疆), tourists from all over the country gather here to experience the cultural charm. Parhati Yiming (帕尔哈提·伊明), who is over sixty years old, dances the Samawaer dance, winning bursts of applause from the surrounding tourists.
From study and exchange trips to other places to tourism interactions across mountains and rivers, the deep integration of Xinjiang's (新疆) culture and tourism continuously promotes exchanges and interactions among all ethnic groups, enhances the recognition of Chinese culture among all ethnic groups, and provides important support for deepening the cultural enrichment of Xinjiang (新疆).
"Culture and dance have vitality. They must be danced for everyone to see and passed on to young people to learn," said Parhati (帕尔哈提). As he said, the Samawaer dance is now popular in Guizi (龟兹) Alley, which is a vivid footnote to the diversity and unity and endless life of Chinese culture.
Since 2023, 19 provinces and cities supporting Xinjiang (援疆省市) have focused on the goal of "employment-oriented," based on Xinjiang's (新疆) resource endowments, location advantages, and industrial foundation, and accurately promoted the implementation and flourishing of a number of modern industrial projects, laying a solid foundation and creating an engine for Xinjiang's (新疆) high-quality economic development.
In the increasingly close exchanges, interactions, and integration with the counterpart aid provinces and cities, people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) have built a harmonious relationship of emotional resonance, joint development planning, shared achievements, and cultural integration, and the "pomegranate seeds" of ethnic unity are embracing more and more tightly.
The Momentum of Opening to the West is Surging
In the Urumqi International Land Port Area (乌鲁木齐国际陆港区), railway tracks crisscross, gantry cranes work busily, and China-Europe freight trains are ready to depart. From here, products made in China arrive in Kazakhstan in 2 days, Russia in 8 days, and the Netherlands in 16 days. The international corridor is fast and efficient.
With the in-depth implementation of the "Belt and Road" initiative, Xinjiang (新疆), located in the hinterland of the Eurasian continent, has become increasingly prominent in the overall pattern of opening up to the outside world. Seizing development opportunities, Xinjiang (新疆) is making every effort to promote the construction of railway networks, highway networks, aviation networks, and commercial and logistics networks, and a comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network that connects the east with the domestic market and the west with Europe and Asia is accelerating its formation, supporting the country's opening to the west.
Since the opening of the North Zone Terminal of Urumqi Tianshan International Airport (乌鲁木齐天山国际机场), the "gold content" of Urumqi International Aviation Hub has become increasingly prominent. Xinjiang's (新疆) civil aviation routes have reached 595, and 25 international passenger routes reach 17 countries and regions, forming a route pattern of "fan-shaped in the east and west, and networked within Xinjiang (疆内成网)".
Taking advantage of the construction of the China (Xinjiang) Free Trade Pilot Zone (中国（新疆）自由贸易试验区), Xinjiang's (新疆) foreign trade has outstanding highlights. In 2024, Xinjiang's (新疆) total import and export value was 434.16 billion yuan, crossing three 100 billion-level steps for three consecutive years.
In the joint inspection hall of the Horgos Port (霍尔果斯口岸), Nurberk (努尔别克), a businessman from Kazakhstan, said: "Now we use mobile phone intelligent software to declare customs, and customs clearance only takes 3 hours, which is 8 times faster than 10 years ago." This efficiency improvement stems from the institutional innovation of the Free Trade Pilot Zone: implementing reforms such as "railway fast pass" and "direct loading at the station," and launching a "smart port" construction plan.
Relevant officials of the People's Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区人民政府) said that Xinjiang (新疆) will vigorously promote the construction of "one port, two zones, five major centers, and a port economic belt," continuously deepen pragmatic cooperation with countries along the "Belt and Road" and neighboring provinces and cities; actively serve and integrate into the new development pattern, build the China (Xinjiang) Free Trade Pilot Zone (中国（新疆）自由贸易试验区) to a high standard, actively expand economic and trade cooperation with countries along the "Belt and Road," especially the Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries and Central Asian countries, and steadily promote the three-year action plan for port construction, and strive to build a bridgehead for China's opening to the west.
From a "remote area" in the past to an open frontier today, Xinjiang's (新疆) pivotal position as the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt is becoming increasingly prominent, continuously showing a new picture of "Eurasian thoroughfare."
The vast frontier is rising slowly...
Looking to the future, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the sons and daughters of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) will unswervingly follow the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, earnestly implement the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, and create a better tomorrow for Xinjiang (新疆)!
(Xinhua News Agency, Urumqi (乌鲁木齐), September 21 (Reporter Li Ziliang (李自良), Cao Zhiheng (曹志恒), Yu Tao (于涛)))
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"14th Five-Year Plan" Highlights
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's enterprises have seen a net increase of 19.999 million, and individual industrial and commercial households have seen a net increase of 33.946 million.
A restaurant has opened in Dongxia Village (东夏村), Shihudang Town (石湖荡镇), Songjiang District (松江区), Shanghai (上海).
With a strong Yunnan (云南) flavor and the tempting aroma of chicken soup, the restaurant is packed at 12 noon. The manager, Li Xuemei (李雪梅), is busy. Behind her, a business license and a food business license are prominently displayed.
From deciding to open the restaurant in July to submitting the license application in early August, along with simultaneous renovations and staffing, the entire process of obtaining the food business license and opening the restaurant was much faster than Li Xuemei (李雪梅) had expected. "The opening date was set in a hurry because I was worried that the licenses wouldn't be approved, but I didn't expect to get them 10 days early," said Li Xuemei (李雪梅).
What surprised Li Xuemei (李雪梅) even more was that she didn't have to make a single trip to get the licenses. She only submitted a store layout online, and the licenses were processed. How was such high efficiency achieved?
A reporter visited the Songjiang District (松江区) Government Service Center, where Li Xuemei's (李雪梅) licenses were issued. "Hello, what kind of business do you want to conduct?" asked Shi Yicheng (施易成), a service assistant.
Li Xuemei (李雪梅) had never been here before. From the beginning, her licenses were entrusted to the Shihudang Town (石湖荡镇) Enterprise Service Center for processing, and Chai Shunfeng (柴顺锋) of the Comprehensive Section of the Enterprise Service Center was responsible. On the Shanghai (上海) "One Network for All Matters" platform, enter the "Efficiently Handle One Matter" section, select "Open a Restaurant," log in with the legal person's business license by scanning the code, follow the process guide, select the business category, fill in the business area and other information, then upload the store layout, check other basic information, and click submit to complete the application. "The whole process takes less than 3 minutes," Chai Shunfeng (柴顺锋) demonstrated to the reporter.
In the past, the food business license application process was not like this. "Food is the paramount necessity of the people, and the entry threshold for opening a restaurant is high, the process is complex, and there are especially many materials," said Chai Shunfeng (柴顺锋), who has experienced this change. Before opening a restaurant, you had to first obtain a business license, complete store renovations and staff training, obtain a training certificate for food safety management personnel, sign a waste oil collection and transportation contract... Each step required paper materials. "If one is missing, the process cannot proceed, and sometimes it involves departments such as landscaping and fire protection, and the entire process often takes nearly a month," said Chai Shunfeng (柴顺锋).
In 2024, the State Council clarified the relevant list of "Efficiently Handling One Matter." In June of the same year, the "One Matter" of opening a restaurant was officially launched on the Shanghai (上海) "One Network for All Matters" platform.
The information that previously needed to be filled in manually is now intelligently generated by the system, and applicants only need to check and verify; the flow of forms has changed from offline paper transmission to online processing with a simple click of a finger... After the reform of the "One Matter" for catering, the business license can be issued in the afternoon after being submitted in the morning, and the processing time for the food business license has also been shortened from 20 working days to three or four days.
Where is the time saved?
"The biggest change is the cross-departmental linkage at the licensing end," said Shi Yicheng (施易成). The process is streamlined, data is shared, and the processing steps are changed from "serial" to "parallel," saving the time of repeated submission and review, and greatly improving efficiency.
"In addition, some of the pre-approval steps that were required in the past have been cancelled," said Mao Xuemei (毛雪梅), Deputy Director of the Registration and Licensing Section of the Songjiang District (松江区) Market Supervision Bureau. Waste oil collection and transportation, health checkups for employees, etc., are no longer pre-approval conditions.
With the relaxation of access and operation, how can supervision keep up?
"Manage what should be managed, and放 what should be放," said Wang Weijuan (王玮娟), the relevant person in charge of the Food Business Division of the Shanghai (上海) Municipal Market Supervision Bureau. For key points related to food safety, such as store operating procedures and necessary facilities and equipment, the strictest standards are still used. Some of the previous pre-approval conditions are included in the supervision during and after the event. During the supervision process, Shanghai (上海) coordinates market supervision, landscaping, fire protection and other forces, and improves the quality and efficiency of supervision by implementing a graded and classified management model of "risk + credit," entering one door and checking multiple matters.
In addition to the opening of new restaurants, the efficiency of handling matters such as cross-district relocation and information changes is also improving. This year, Shanghai (上海) has achieved "exemption from application and immediate enjoyment" for the change of name and legal representative of food business licenses - after the business license is changed, the food business license information is automatically updated, and the enterprise does not need to do anything.
Data shows that since the implementation of the "One Matter" for catering in Shanghai (上海), the intelligent pre-review rate has reached 93%, the first-time success rate is 96%, the number of submitted materials has been reduced from 17 to 4, and the overall approval efficiency has increased by 70%.
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As a veteran employee who has worked at the government service window for many years, I have witnessed the changes in the business environment.
I remember when I first joined the job, I faced endless calls and queues that seemed to have no end every day. The people who came to handle affairs with queue numbers clutched thick stacks of materials and ran back and forth. If the materials were incorrect, they had to go back and supplement them. If one item was not approved, they could not enter the next stage.
The current government service center is a different scene: there are no long queues in front of the intelligent queuing machine; in the self-service area, people calmly operate with our assistance. Citizens often exclaim: "It used to take two months to complete the procedures, but now I can get all the licenses in 3 days." Auntie Li, who has mobility issues, completed the food business license change through online assistance. She called and said: "I really didn't expect to be able to handle it without leaving my house. It's so convenient to do things now."
The reform has also benefited us. In the past, overtime was the norm. It was hard for the people to fill in the materials, and it was also hard for us to enter the information. Now, information flows online, and we can free up time to improve the quality of service, such as guiding the elderly to use smart devices and providing assistance services, and providing personalized policy interpretation for enterprises.
Standing by the service window, I sometimes think: optimizing the business environment is not an abstract slogan, but to reduce the distance to handle affairs as much as possible, and to shorten the waiting time for the people as much as possible. By making difficult things easier to handle, we who serve at the window can realize our greatest value.
(The author is the head of the assistance group of the Songjiang District (松江区) Government Service Center in Shanghai (上海市), interviewed and compiled by Wang Yinxin (王崟欣), a reporter from this newspaper)
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Puyang Farm (普阳农场) of Heilongjiang Beidahuang Group (黑龙江北大荒集团), grower Ren Yong (任永) held up a handful of newly harvested rice, the grains plump and round.
"Hey Yong (永), your rice looks really strong," joked Zhang Jianjun (张建军), a neighbor standing nearby. "Feeling relieved now? You were so anxious back then."
"When managing it in the summer, the field looked like it was 'painted with flowers'; you'd be anxious too," Ren Yong (任永) laughed.
What does "painted with flowers" mean? Normally, in the same field, rice seedlings should grow uniformly and have consistent color. But this June, in Ren Yong's (任永) newly renovated field, the rice seedlings near the irrigation inlet were yellow and short, in stark contrast to the other seedlings. From a distance, the rice field looked like it was "painted with flowers," which was not what he had expected.
Last year, Puyang Farm (普阳农场) carried out large-scale grid field renovation through national debt-funded high-standard farmland construction projects, including Ren Yong's (任永) 154 mu of paddy fields. Bulldozers leveled the land, laser land levelers calibrated it, and satellite land levelers monitored it. The original plots, which had a height difference of 20 centimeters, were leveled to within 5 centimeters. The 52 old field ridges were also completely removed, adding 7 mu of effective planting area.
Fields became square, canals formed a network, roads connected, and machines moved easily. In the past, transplanting rice on these 154 mu required hiring 6 people for 3 days. Now, large horsepower intelligent rice transplanters can move unimpeded, requiring only 3 people to complete the work in 1.5 days, and diesel consumption has also decreased from 7 barrels to 4 barrels. "Labor and fuel savings amount to 15,000 yuan a year," Ren Yong (任永) thought happily. This year, he paid extra attention, hoping for a good autumn harvest, until the field was "painted with flowers."
"If the rice seedlings don't grow well, the yield is estimated to be 10% lower," Ren Yong (任永) knew that uneven growth would prevent short-stalked rice from getting sunlight and wind, and could also lead to pests and diseases. If left unattended, the trouble would be significant.
"It's better not to have renovated it!" Ren Yong (任永) was both angry and anxious, and made a phone call to Zhou Wei (周伟), a technician at the Agricultural Science and Technology Service Center of Puyang Farm (普阳农场).
"Technician Zhou (周), come and help me take a look, something strange is happening in the rice field!"
In less than half an hour, Zhou Wei (周伟) arrived with his toolbox. He inserted a thermometer into the water at the irrigation inlet, which read "10 degrees Celsius." He then walked to the field and tested the water temperature, which was 25 degrees Celsius.
"A temperature difference of 15 degrees Celsius is too large," Zhou Wei (周伟) said. After the grid fields were expanded, one side had sun-heated field water, while the other side had cold water pumped from underground. The different temperatures would definitely cause uneven seedling growth.
Inconsistent water temperature was a challenge that had not been encountered in the past with small grid field planting.
How to solve it? "In the early morning, the temperature difference between the groundwater and the rice field water can be reduced to within 10 degrees Celsius, making it more suitable for irrigation," Zhou Wei (周伟) said.
"So I have to get up in the early morning to irrigate?" Ren Yong (任永) was even more confused.
"Don't use the old methods for the newly renovated fields," Zhou Wei (周伟) took Ren Yong (任永) to the smart irrigation inlet. "You can operate it with your mobile phone. Set the time to irrigate and the amount of water on your phone, and it will automatically release water without anyone managing it."
As he spoke, Zhou Wei (周伟) guided Ren Yong (任永) to open the "Beidahuang Agricultural Service (北大荒农服)" program, and the 154 mu of land was displayed on the screen in a satellite map. Click "Smart Irrigation," select the "02:00-09:00" time period, then enter the required water volume, and finally "issue the command."
"Can it really work?" Seeing that Ren Yong (任永) was still hesitant, Zhou Wei (周伟) said, "Trust me, look again after two irrigations, and the seedlings will definitely recover."
Two days later, the rice seedlings near the irrigation inlet straightened up a bit, and the leaves also showed new green.
"It's my fault, these 5 smart irrigation inlets were installed last year, but I didn't pay attention to them. It seems that when the rice fields are renovated, the thinking and technology must also keep up," Ren Yong (任永) said.
As of the end of last year, Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) had cumulatively built nearly 120 million mu of high-standard farmland, ranking first in the country and accounting for 59.1% of the province's permanent basic farmland. As farmland is renovated, some new problems have emerged, and situations like the one encountered by Ren Yong (任永) occur from time to time. The head of Puyang Farm (普阳农场) introduced that, in response to the problem of large field water temperature, more than 10 agricultural technicians continuously monitored changes in water temperature and soil moisture at different times to provide a scientific basis for the "early morning irrigation" plan.
With the problem solved, Ren Yong (任永) felt at ease. This year, the yield of the 154 mu is expected to increase by 13,000 jin, which, at the current price, will bring in an additional 15,000 yuan. The additional 7 mu will bring in another 10,000 yuan. Plus the 15,000 yuan saved, the total additional income will be 40,000 yuan. Stroking the grains on the pile of grain, Ren Yong (任永) grinned.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘 泉 陈熙芮 赵益普
On September 21st, the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit concluded in Nanning (南宁), Guangxi (广西). The 5-day CAEXPO attracted 3,260 enterprises from 60 countries and regions around the world, with a cumulative attendance of 226,000, a record high. As of September 20, according to incomplete statistics, this year's CAEXPO achieved more than 700 results, including more than 500 signed economic and trade projects, and more than 270 multi-field and multi-form results. Participants from many countries believe that the fields of cooperation between China and ASEAN are constantly expanding, and friendly cooperation is becoming more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, injecting new impetus into building a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
"This is a CAEXPO full of technology"
Listening to concerts conducted by robots, watching fighting robots compete, and drinking beverages made by robots... At the Artificial Intelligence Pavilion of this year's CAEXPO, many companies showcased high-tech products such as artificial intelligence large model applications and intelligent medical platforms. Intelligent glasses with real-time translation functions, flexibly moving robot dogs, and heavy-duty drones attracted a large number of visitors.
Wei Zhaohui (韦朝晖), Secretary-General of the CAEXPO Secretariat, introduced that the exhibition area of this year's CAEXPO is 160,000 square meters, and the newly created Artificial Intelligence Pavilion covers an area of 10,000 square meters. It is the largest single-themed pavilion in the history of CAEXPO. About 1,200 exhibits were displayed, and products in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy, and humanoid robots were unveiled here. The transaction volume of the pavilion exceeded 140 million yuan.
Currently, Guangxi (广西) is seizing major opportunities such as the national implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Capability Building Inclusive Plan, and exploring the artificial intelligence development path of "R&D in Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), and Guangzhou (广州) + Integration in Guangxi (广西) + Application in ASEAN." Many leading companies in the industry have successively laid out in Guangxi (广西). Su Hong (苏鸿), AI Experience Officer of the 22nd CAEXPO and Professor of the School of Artificial Intelligence of Nanning Vocational and Technical University (南宁职业技术大学), said that Guangxi (广西) has rich artificial intelligence application scenarios, can integrate and adapt vertical large models that are more suitable for the ASEAN market, and deliver them to ASEAN countries for use.
Singaporean company CuberAI participated in the CAEXPO for the first time, focusing on showcasing its artificial intelligence-driven cross-border shipping logistics solutions. "Artificial intelligence helps customers solve all aspects of cargo monitoring, arrival and unloading, customs clearance, warehousing and logistics throughout the entire process, making cross-border transportation as simple as domestic transportation." Zhang Huimin (张慧敏), Deputy Director of Sales of the company, said that the market potential in related fields is huge, and the closer the economic ties between ASEAN countries and China, the greater the potential for artificial intelligence applications.
At this year's CAEXPO, 44 "Artificial Intelligence +" projects empowering thousands of industries were signed, involving manufacturing, service industries, agriculture and other fields. Vacharalin Sethakuldan, Vice President of Thai Public Broadcasting Service, has participated in the conference continuously since the 2nd CAEXPO. She told reporters that the development of China's artificial intelligence industry is amazing. Many people learn through the CAEXPO how artificial intelligence can empower all walks of life. She looks forward to expanding cooperation channels between ASEAN and China through cooperation in artificial intelligence-related fields.
"This is a CAEXPO full of technology!" Li Rongrong, Director of the Community Affairs Bureau of the ASEAN Secretariat's Community and Corporate Affairs Department, told reporters that currently, economic and trade exchanges between ASEAN and China are no longer limited to traditional trade and investment, but are gradually expanding to the field of high technology. "The development and application of cutting-edge technologies represented by artificial intelligence is a global trend. I am very happy to see that ASEAN and China are embracing this trend and continuously promoting cooperation in related fields."
"Built a good platform for each other's economic needs"
In the "Belt and Road" International Exhibition Area, the "Liu You You (榴悠悠)" brand booth, which focuses on durian products, was crowded with durian lovers. The brand is affiliated to Guangxi Free Trade Zone Qinzhou Port Area Development and Investment Group (广西自贸区钦州港片区开发投资集团). Que Zongyuan (阙宗元), the person in charge of the booth, told reporters that its main business is importing Malaysian Musang King durian to Guangxi (广西), and selling it after deep processing. Thanks to the policy dividends released by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the new opportunities of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0, it has become more convenient and cheaper for Malaysian Musang King durian to enter the Chinese market. "This cooperation method can not only allow Chinese people to eat more affordable durian and durian products, but also promote the further development of the Malaysian durian industry."
Trung Nguyen Legend Coffee, a Vietnamese coffee brand, has participated in the CAEXPO for 22 consecutive years. Hoang Wei Qiang, Senior Marketing Manager of the company, said that the CAEXPO helped the company open the door to the Chinese market. Thanks to RCEP's paperless customs clearance and tax reduction and exemption, it has become more convenient for the company's products to enter China, and sales have continued to rise. Nguyen Thanh Hai, the person in charge of the booth of another Vietnamese coffee brand, Konnai Coffee, told reporters that attracted by RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0, the company has decided to enter the Chinese market in two months.
The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area has been under construction since it was launched in 2002 and announced its completion in 2010, and has been continuously expanding and upgrading. At present, the negotiations on the 3.0 version of the Free Trade Area have been fully completed. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said: "The construction of the 3.0 version of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area will promote ASEAN and China's economic and trade cooperation to a new height and lay a solid foundation for promoting regional economic integration."
China Communications Construction Group Co., Ltd. (中国交通建设集团有限公司) is the chief strategic partner of this year's CAEXPO. According to Zhang Bingnan (张炳南), General Manager of China Communications Construction Group (中交集团), in the past five years, China Communications Construction Group (中交集团) has signed contracts worth more than 69 billion US dollars in ASEAN countries, and participated in the construction of major projects such as the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway in Cambodia and the East Coast Rail Link in Malaysia. Cambodian Minister of Tourism Sok Soken told reporters that the high-quality joint construction of "Belt and Road" projects such as the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway in Cambodia, in which Chinese companies participated, has effectively improved the local infrastructure level, while agricultural products and tourism products from ASEAN countries such as Cambodia have enriched the choices in the Chinese market. "ASEAN-China economic and trade investment is a two-way street, and the CAEXPO has built a good platform for each other's economic needs."
"Sow the seeds for deeper cooperation in the future"
Myanmar is the theme country of this year's CAEXPO, and Myitkyina (密支那市), Kachin State (克钦邦), Myanmar, is this year's "City of Charm" of Myanmar at the CAEXPO. In the Myanmar National Pavilion of the CAEXPO, girls from Kachin State (克钦邦) danced the cheerful traditional dance "Manau Dance (目瑙纵歌)", attracting the attention of many visitors. China-ASEAN Intangible Cultural Heritage Fashion Week, Star Power Youth Singer Competition, Cultural Going Global Exchange Meeting, and the situational audio-visual performance "Southeast Asian Customs" ... Colorful cultural activities were held in turn at the CAEXPO, which were pleasing to the eye and 目不暇接 (mù bù xiá jiē - "the eyes cannot take it all in," too many things to see).
Khamkoang Chanthavong, Director General of the Trade Promotion Department of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Laos, appreciated many artistic performances at the CAEXPO. He told reporters that cultural exchanges help promote people-to-people connectivity between ASEAN and China, and help consolidate the public opinion foundation for economic and trade investment cooperation. "Laos and China have a traditional friendship. Further strengthening personnel exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations will sow the seeds for deeper cooperation in the future."
Sri Lanka is the special guest partner of this year's CAEXPO. Lakshitha Ratnayake Dammurage, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou (广州), said: "The significance of the CAEXPO goes beyond an exhibition. It is a platform for regional countries to connect with China and share prosperity, and it is the best witness to achieving win-win cooperation."
The China-ASEAN Youth Leaders Roundtable Dialogue is an important supporting activity of the CAEXPO. This year's roundtable dialogue released the first phase of the China-ASEAN Youth Leaders Growth Program research report entitled "Leveraging Youth Power to Help Build a China-ASEAN Community with a Shared Future - Based on Regional Industrial Collaboration and Youth Practice."
Kao Kim Hourn said that youth are the leaders of the future, and ASEAN and China regard the youth field as a priority direction for cooperation. The continuous advancement of related plans is "an investment in the long-term relationship between the two sides."
Laotian Vice President Bounthong Chitmany (本通) said that since ASEAN and China established dialogue relations 34 years ago, they have jointly made important contributions to promoting peace and development in the region and the world. Through cooperation platforms such as the CAEXPO, ASEAN-China cooperation will surely bear more fruits, promote the regional integration process, and inject strong impetus into regional lasting stability and common prosperity.
(Reporters Pang Geping (庞革平), Zhang Yunhe (张云河), Zhu Jiaqi (祝佳祺), and Wang Donghui (王东辉) of this newspaper participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘军国
"In the current international situation, carrying out a global civilization dialogue is of great significance." Chairman of the Communist Party of Spain, José Luis Centella (何塞·路易斯·森特利亚), said in an interview with this reporter that President Xi Jinping's (习近平) commitment to promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations is admirable. Although people from different countries have different cultural backgrounds, the goal of pursuing world peace and prosperity is the same. Through global civilization dialogue, all parties share their views, express their desire for peace, and explore measures to solve problems, which helps to enhance mutual trust among all parties and promote the generation of more initiatives that are beneficial to world peace and development.
During his visit to China, Centella (森特利亚) visited Hangzhou (杭州) and other places. "Boating on the Grand Canal (京杭大运河), passing through bridges, and admiring the ancient buildings on the shore, one can feel the charm of the poetic Jiangnan." Centella (森特利亚) said that China can both protect and inherit cultural heritage such as the Grand Canal (大运河), and develop modern high-tech enterprises like Alibaba (阿里巴巴), which is commendable.
Centella (森特利亚) has visited China many times and has witnessed the continuous improvement of the living standards of the Chinese people. "The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) adheres to the people-centered approach and leads the Chinese people to unite and struggle, achieving remarkable development achievements in the fields of economy, culture, and social governance, which is admirable." He said, "China's progress in ecological protection, rural revitalization, and technological innovation has left a deep impression on me. China's development path is of great reference significance to other countries."
Currently, global geopolitical tensions are increasing, and trade and tariff barriers are constantly increasing. "The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind put forward by President Xi Jinping (习近平) is an important contribution of China to the world. It points out the direction for countries to coordinate their national development interests with the overall prosperity of the international community, and is of great significance to today's world of intertwined changes and chaos." Centella (森特利亚) said that as the world's largest developing country and the world's second largest economy, China has always adhered to the concept of peaceful development, placing its own development in the coordinate system of human development, and always creating new opportunities for world development with its own development, fully demonstrating China's global vision, human feelings, and great power responsibility as a responsible major country.
"The traditional friendship between the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and the Communist Party of Spain has a long history, and both are committed to improving the quality of life of their people and defending world peace." Centella (森特利亚) said that the world is currently facing many challenges, and we hope to work together with the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) to further deepen exchanges and cooperation between the two parties on global issues, and promote the resolution of various international issues through peaceful consultation.
"In recent years, China has exported many mechanical and electronic products to Spain, and Spanish agricultural and sideline products such as olive oil are also very popular among Chinese consumers." Centella (森特利亚) believes that Spain and China have great cooperation potential.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. Centella (森特利亚) said that as a good friend of China, Spain is willing to promote exchanges and cooperation between Europe and China in the fields of culture, economy, and trade. "I hope that more European people will come to China to walk around and see, personally feel China's open market and inclusive society, and view China's development objectively and rationally." Centella (森特利亚) said. The Chinese nation's 5,000-year-old civilization has a long history and has made indelible contributions to the progress of human civilization. Europe also has a long history and rich culture. "Europe and China should strengthen exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and constantly increase mutual trust," Centella (森特利亚) said.
Return to TopBy: 朱成山 刘晓华
A large number of historical facts are sufficient to prove that the Japanese army's anti-human atrocities of developing bacteriological weapons and promoting bacteriological warfare in China were not a temporary impulse, nor were they confined to one time or place, nor were they accidental events, but were intentional, universal, cruel, and continuous.
On September 18, 1931, the Japanese Kwantung Army (日本关东军) blew up the Liutiao Lake section of the South Manchuria Railway (南满铁路柳条湖段) and bombarded the Beidaying barracks (北大营), creating the September 18th Incident (九一八事变), which shocked China and the world, and began its long-planned invasion of China. On the 94th anniversary of the September 18th Incident, the film "731" uses artistic techniques to present the anti-human and terrifying atrocities committed by the invading Japanese army in the Pingfang District (平房地区) of Harbin (哈尔滨), a city in Northeast China, reminding people not to forget history and to safeguard peace.
According to historical records, in 1933, the Japanese army secretly established the Gujing Bacteriological Research Institute (古井细菌研究所), codenamed "Kamo Detachment" (加茂部队) and "Nara Detachment" (奈良部队), east of Xuanhua Street (宣化街) in Harbin, under the direction of Shirō Ishii (石井四郎) to research bacteriological weapons. This was the predecessor of Unit 731 (731部队). In the early summer of 1935, the Japanese Kwantung Army designated 120 square kilometers of land in the Pingfang area, about 20 kilometers from Harbin, as a special military zone, and began construction of bacteriological unit facilities in the spring of 1936, claiming to be the "Kwantung Army Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department" (关东军防疫给水部). In August 1940, the various facilities of the Unit 731 Pingfang Experimental Base were completed. Its bacteriological manufacturing plant included a power room, special monitoring room, frostbite research room, decompression laboratory, autopsy room, specimen room, bacteriological incubation room, crematory, animal cages, etc. Unit 731 had a total of 8 departments, and in addition to the 8 departments, there were 5 branches, namely the Hailar Branch (海拉尔支部), Mudanjiang Branch (牡丹江支部), Linkou Branch (林口支部), Sunwu Branch (孙吴支部), and Dalian Hygienic Research Institute (大连卫生研究所), as well as the Anda Field Experiment Site (安达野外实验场) and Chengzigou Field Experiment Site (城子沟野外实验场), etc. The historical records are clear, and the tragic scenes of history are unbearable to witness.
It must be emphasized that during the Japanese invasion of China, the Japanese army not only had Unit 731 in Harbin, but also established Unit 100 in Changchun (长春), Unit 516 in Qiqihar (齐齐哈尔), Unit 1855 in Beijing (北京), Unit 1644 in Nanjing (南京), and Unit 8604 in Guangzhou (广州), etc. These bacteriological units formed a huge system for the Japanese army to carry out bacteriological warfare in China. During the process of using living people for various human experiments by the Japanese bacteriological units, a large number of anti-Japanese patriots and patriotic compatriots were brutally killed. According to incomplete statistics, Unit 731 alone killed more than 3,000 people. A large number of historical facts are sufficient to prove that the Japanese army's anti-human atrocities of developing bacteriological weapons and promoting bacteriological warfare in China were not a temporary impulse, nor were they confined to one time or place, nor were they accidental events, but were intentional, universal, cruel, and continuous. During the invasion of China, the Japanese army committed a series of inhumane atrocities, such as the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀) tragedy, the implementation of the "comfort women" system, the forced conscription of laborers, the use of chemical weapons, the creation of "no-man's land," "group settlements," and the "Three Alls Policy" (三光作战 (sān guāng zuò zhàn - "three lights policy," burn all, kill all, loot all)), etc. All kinds of atrocities are outrageous and too numerous to record.
In those years, facing the life-and-death contest between justice and evil, light and darkness, progress and reaction, the Chinese people, with one heart and one mind, rose up to resist, fought for national survival and for human justice, and finally achieved a great victory, making a major contribution to saving human civilization and safeguarding world peace.
History is the best textbook and the best sobering agent. Today, the tide of world changes, era changes, and historical changes is surging, conflicts and crises are prolonged and repeated, new and old challenges are emerging one after another, and mankind is once again advancing to a crossroads in history, and the call for peace and development is becoming stronger and stronger. It is becoming increasingly important for the international community to jointly remember history, cherish peace, and safeguard fairness and justice. Facing the turbulent international situation, countries now need to unite and cooperate more than ever before, to transcend estrangement and conflict with a broad mind, and jointly write a new chapter in safeguarding world peace and development.
(The author is a professor at Changzhou University (常州大学), former vice president of the Chinese Society for the Study of the War of Resistance Against Japan (中国抗日战争史学会), former curator of the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆), and dean and professor of the School of Marxism at Changzhou University (常州大学马克思主义学院).)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙广勇
Selecting characters, applying ink, covering paper, and rubbing – after several steps, clear Chinese characters appear on the Xuan paper. Thai middle school student Wichai happily showed his work to his companions, "This made me realize the wisdom of the ancient Chinese, it's so amazing."
A few days ago, the "China-Thailand Family - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Thailand and the First Bangkok Chinese Character Art Festival" was held at Chulalongkorn University (朱拉隆功大学) in Bangkok (曼谷), Thailand. It included Chinese character art exhibitions, Chinese character culture lectures, round table forums, art experiences and other activities, attracting thousands of participants from many universities and government departments in Thailand.
Thai people experienced woodblock printing, Huzhou (湖州) brush writing, Chinese character puzzles and other activities on site. "I felt the charm of Chinese culture and learned a lot of knowledge. In particular, trying the Chinese character puzzle was very meaningful and fulfilling," said Thai university student Suwa.
Nine-year-old Thai elementary school student Wanna carefully picked up a brush and followed the Chinese teacher, writing her name stroke by stroke. "Chinese brush calligraphy is so beautiful! I want to learn to write brush calligraphy." Wanna said that she would give the work to her parents.
Chinese characters are not only an important carrier of Chinese civilization, but also have ideological depth and artistic value. More than one hundred Chinese character artworks created by Chinese and Thai artists were exhibited at this art festival. These works, which are based on Chinese characters and evolved from them, have both the pictographic expression of oracle bone inscriptions and the dignified and solemn style of seal script and regular script. The vigorous and powerful works attracted many viewers to stop and watch.
During the event, the "Chinese Character Inspiration, Thai Charm Ingenuity" cultural and creative exhibition was widely welcomed. Cultural and creative products such as Hubi brushes, silk, and jewelry vividly reflected the integration of traditional culture and modern design. The release of the "International Chinese Character Art Declaration" and the promotion of the "China-Thailand Youth Huzhou Study Program" and the "Twin Cities Exhibition Future Program" received positive responses from experts, scholars and the public.
"I want to study in China, and I also want to climb the Great Wall (长城) and see the Terracotta Army (兵马俑). Chinese culture has a long history and China has beautiful scenery everywhere. I want to learn Chinese well and become a bridge for communication between Thailand and China in the future," said Sukanda, a student at the Faculty of Arts of Chulalongkorn University (朱拉隆功大学), with great anticipation.
Ittikorn, Director of the Information and Communication Technology Center of the Thai Ministry of Education (泰国教育部), said that 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. This art festival is an important achievement of cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries, and will further promote the understanding and friendship between the two peoples, and make "China and Thailand are one family" more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
"The Chinese Character Art Festival is not only a platform for exhibitions and exchanges, but also an important measure for Chinese culture to 'go global'. Through the dialogue between art and civilization, it builds a bridge of mutual understanding between the people of China and Thailand," said Wang Xiaoming (王晓明), Dean of the China Shanlian Chinese Character Art Research Institute (中国善琏汉字艺术研究院).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 白晓川 汪思源
In the "Village Livestreaming Courtyard" in Wuhua District (五华区), Kunming (昆明), Yunnan Province (云南省), hosts dressed in traditional ethnic costumes are actively promoting local specialty agricultural products through online livestreams. Pitiarat Siri Rassameekul, a representative of the Young Entrepreneurs Chamber of Commerce of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said with deep feeling after witnessing this scene: "Through technology-enabled digital platforms, farmers can establish visual connections directly with consumers. E-commerce has become a powerful engine for promoting the development of rural areas in China."
Recently, 31 government officials and business representatives from five countries, including Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, came to China to participate in the Leadership Enhancement Training Program for Rural E-commerce Innovation Talents in Southeast Asian Countries. Pitiarat was one of them. After completing classroom learning, the trainees went to Guiyang (贵阳), Guizhou Province (贵州省), Kunming (昆明), Yunnan Province (云南省), and other places for investigation and research, to gain an in-depth understanding of the development status and successful experiences of local online livestreaming room operations and e-commerce brand building.
According to local staff, since its official opening and operation in October last year, the "Village Livestreaming Courtyard" located in Xizhu Street (西翥街道), Wuhua District (五华区) has conducted a total of 36 livestreams, with a transaction volume of 74,400 orders, driving local specialty agricultural product sales to exceed 5.77 million yuan. The trainees were quite surprised by these data and showed a strong interest in how livestreaming e-commerce can help agricultural and rural development.
Yang Sothea, an official from the Cambodian Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, said that livestreaming sales is an important exploration for revitalizing the agricultural and rural economy. Complete infrastructure and a developed logistics system make this model a reality. Livestreaming sales have driven the sales of local specialty agricultural products, promoted the development of local tourism, and enhanced the ability of social and economic circulation.
In recent years, the Chinese government has further released the potential of rural development and promoted farmers' income increase through a series of measures such as policy support, technological innovation, and model innovation. With the continuous advancement of digital technology and the increasing improvement of agricultural infrastructure, rural e-commerce is ushering in a broader space for development.
Continuous innovation in digital technology and the increasing maturity of related markets allow more farmers to benefit from this emerging technology. Silyongxay Thossak, an official from the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, said: "Southeast Asian countries can learn from China's successful cases, combine them with their own national conditions, and explore e-commerce development paths suitable for their own rural areas. In addition, governments and enterprises should continue to strengthen cooperation and jointly promote the sustainable development of rural e-commerce, so that more people can enjoy the dividends brought by the digital economy."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Singapore, September 20 (Reporter Shu Chang (舒畅)) Singaporean historian Lim Shao Bin (林少彬) recently donated 64 historical materials related to the Japanese war of aggression to the Library and Archives of the Chinese Academy of History at the Chinese Embassy in Singapore. These historical materials all come from Japan and mainly involve the Chinese battlefield, revealing Japan's expansionist ambitions and acts of beautifying the war at that time.
At the handover ceremony on the 18th, Cao Zhongming (曹忠明), the Chinese Ambassador to Singapore, presented Lim Shao Bin (林少彬) with a donation certificate.
These 64 historical materials include scrolls, picture albums, postcard sets, etc., including nearly 4,000 photos, drawings, maps, and military postcards. Lim Shao Bin (林少彬) introduced that these historical materials reveal the "little-known conspiracies" of the invading Japanese army and how they used propaganda to distort the truth and mobilize the people to participate in the war. He cited an example to reporters, saying that these historical materials include picture albums of war exhibitions held in Japan during World War II. The battle scenes of the Japanese army in the pictures were exaggerated, but deliberately avoided the tragic casualties in order to beautify the battlefield. Lim Shao Bin (林少彬) said that he hopes that these historical materials can be well utilized to restore the truth, and hopes to use digital technology to work with scholars from all over the world to 以史为鉴 (yǐ shǐ wéi jiàn - "take history as a mirror," learn from history) and safeguard peace.
Yuan Lize (袁立泽), the curator of the Library and Archives of the Chinese Academy of History, the representative of the recipient, told reporters that these historical materials have important academic value and social significance. They are all first-hand materials compiled by Japan itself about its launch of the war of aggression. For example, one of them, "Greater South Resources Map" (《大南方资源地图》), depicts agricultural, forestry, fishery and mineral resources in various places. The map extends to India, New Zealand, and Australia, indicating that Japan had long been plotting its ambition of aggression and expansion. He said that he will complete the inventory and sorting as soon as possible, properly collect and fully explore them, and promote the widespread use by the academic community and the public.
Wu Lijuan (吴丽娟), an octogenarian Singaporean dancer, also attended the ceremony. Her father was killed by the Japanese army in September 1945. She told reporters that witnessing the donation of historical materials on September 18 is particularly meaningful. These historical materials shocked her and made her see the true ambitions of Japan at that time again. "The more people who see these historical materials, the more people will understand the truth of history."
Since the 1980s, Lim Shao Bin (林少彬) has widely collected Japanese historical materials from the World War II period through Japanese used bookstores, official databases and other channels for research. In the past 10 years, he has focused his research on Unit 9420 of the Japanese Army's germ warfare unit in Southeast Asia, the Okazaki Unit (冈字第九四二〇部队). His book "The Japanese Army Okazaki Unit 9420" (《日军冈字第九四二〇部队》), co-authored with Chinese scholar Wang Xuan (王选), was published this year.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Yaren (亚伦), September 19th (Cui Xiaoyang (崔晓洋), Tang Lei (唐磊)) Local time, September 19th morning, the Chinese Navy hospital ship "Peace Ark" ("丝路方舟"号) executing the "Harmonious Mission-2025" task arrived at its first mission stop, Nauru (瑙鲁), beginning a 7-day friendly visit. This is also the first time a Chinese naval vessel has visited Nauru (瑙鲁).
The hospital ship "Peace Ark" ("丝路方舟"号) will mainly use the onshore treatment area and the main platform of the hospital ship to provide medical services to patients, send multiple medical teams to local hospitals to carry out joint diagnosis and treatment and academic exchanges, organize health service and cultural friendship teams to enter communities and schools to display traditional Chinese medicine culture and teach health medical knowledge, and arrange war wound rescue teams to go to the Nauru (瑙鲁) Police Department to carry out first aid skills exchanges.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 周闻韬
21 years ago, when Mei Mei (梅玫) and her colleagues at the Dadukou District People's Procuratorate (大渡口区人民检察院) in Chongqing (重庆市) began to establish the "Sister Sha" (莎姐) Juvenile Rights Protection Post, she did not expect that a seed of love would take root and sprout, and has now grown into a towering tree accompanying the children.
As a force mainly engaged in handling cases involving minors and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of minors, the Chongqing Procuratorate's (重庆检察) juvenile protection work team representatives adhere to the concept of "prevention is protection, and punishment is also salvation" in handling cases involving minors. They jointly carry out correction and assistance, comprehensive assistance, and legal publicity to illuminate the growth path of minors with the warmth of the rule of law.
"We are handling not only cases, but also the lives of children"
In 2004, a court trial not long after Mei Mei (梅玫) began working in juvenile procuratorial work left her feeling uneasy for a long time.
Standing in the defendant's seat was Xiao He (小何), a 15-year-old boy suspected of robbery. During the trial, Xiao He (小何) cried out, "If I had known this was a crime, I definitely wouldn't have done it."
On the basis of lawful punishment, can we do more for minors? Mei Mei (梅玫) believes that adolescence is the "critical period for growth" in life, requiring careful guidance and cultivation. Providing more specialized assistance can prevent children from embarking on a path of crime and help children who have gone astray return to society.
In 2004, Mei Mei (梅玫) and her colleagues founded the "Sister Sha" (莎姐) Juvenile Rights Protection Post, opened the "Sister Sha" (莎姐) hotline, set up mailboxes, and built a heart-to-heart talk room, exploring a four-in-one comprehensive judicial protection mechanism for minors that integrates case handling, assistance, prevention, and protection. Since then, the Chongqing Procuratorate (重庆检察机关) has comprehensively promoted the "Sister Sha" (莎姐) work model.
The name "Sister Sha" (莎姐) is taken from the meaning of sedge growing towards the sun and treating diseases and saving people. Xiao Lin (小林), 16, had repeatedly committed theft. Sun Wenjing (孙文静), a juvenile procuratorate prosecutor from the Jiulongpo District People's Procuratorate (九龙坡区人民检察院) in Chongqing (重庆市), went to the child's home to provide assistance, building a "bridge of hearts" between Xiao Lin (小林) and his parents. The father and son, who used to quarrel frequently, agreed to watch ball games together.
Two years later, Xiao Lin (小林) sent a message to Sun Wenjing (孙文静): "Sister, I have been admitted to university, thank you for not giving up on me back then."
Wu Bo (吴波), a juvenile procuratorate prosecutor from the Second Branch of the Chongqing Municipal People's Procuratorate (重庆市人民检察院第二分院) who has been rooted in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area (三峡库区) for 15 years, gives the impression of being a man of few words. But when facing delinquent minors, he always has endless things to say.
"Because we are handling not only cases, but also the lives of children," Wu Bo (吴波) said.
For children who have gone astray, the prosecutors uphold a balance of leniency and strictness, combining morality and law, and work together to improve the graded intervention and correction of minor offenses by minors. With their help, some of the former misguided teenagers have become large-scale farmers, and some have been admitted to postgraduate studies in law.
Do not abandon every child victim, do not miss every child in need
While providing assistance and guidance to delinquent minors, the prosecutors also care about child victims and children in need, working together to protect "the young you."
In handling a traffic accident case, Li Feibai (李非白), a juvenile procuratorate prosecutor from the Third Branch of the Chongqing Municipal People's Procuratorate (重庆市人民检察院第三分院), legally implemented guardians for three orphans, created a joint management account for prosecutors and guardians to prevent the misappropriation of millions of yuan in compensation, and continued to pay attention to the healthy growth of the three sisters for 7 years.
"When the 5-year-old sister snuggled up to me and said, 'Prosecutor Mommy' is helping me, so I'm not afraid anymore. At that moment, my heart was extremely firm," Li Feibai (李非白) said.
Insisting on "zero tolerance" for crimes against minors, but some cases are difficult to detect, difficult to obtain evidence, and difficult to provide assistance, which are pain points encountered in handling cases.
Gong Shan (龚珊), a juvenile procuratorate prosecutor from the Chongqing Municipal People's Procuratorate (重庆市人民检察院), promoted the establishment of the country's first provincial-level employment inquiry platform for teaching staff, building a "protective wall" for the protection of minors; the "one-stop" inquiry and assistance center for procuratorate, police, and medical personnel was built, allowing abused minors to complete inquiry and evidence collection in a warm "safe haven" at one time, and receive treatment and psychological counseling simultaneously.
There are many such pioneering mechanisms - Tang Huanran (唐焕然), a juvenile procuratorate prosecutor from the Fifth Branch of the Chongqing Municipal People's Procuratorate (重庆市人民检察院第五分院), legally handled the city's first civil public interest lawsuit involving the dissemination of obscene information online that infringed on the legitimate rights and interests of minors, purifying the online environment for children's growth; Wang Li (王莉), a juvenile procuratorate prosecutor from the Kaizhou District People's Procuratorate (开州区人民检察院) in Chongqing (重庆市), participated in the research and development of the "One Thing for Risk Prevention and Control of Family Growth Environment" digital model, which has been promoted throughout the city...
Plant the seeds of the rule of law in the hearts of minors
Another school season is coming, and the legal popularization scene drama adapted by Tang Huanran (唐焕然) from real cases is being staged in many primary and secondary schools and communities in Chongqing (重庆); as the legal vice-principal in the school, Wu Bo's (吴波) legal class is popular with many children... Some parents specially found the prosecutor and sighed that they had heard "Sister Sha" (莎姐) talk about the rule of law when they were in middle school, and now they come to listen with their children again.
Passing on the torch and accumulating sand into a tower. Over the past 20 years, the "Sister Sha" (莎姐) Juvenile Rights Protection Post has expanded from 1 to 45, and the number of prosecutors has grown from 7 to more than 500, driving more than 1,600 social volunteers in the city to participate in the protection of minors. The procuratorial organs, in coordination with the public security, courts, and relevant party and government departments, jointly carry out special actions for the protection of minors, and gather protection efforts.
Several prosecutors told reporters that in recent years, the current situation and regular return visits of all the children they have protected have been recorded in thick notebooks.
In recent years, the prosecutors have also received many letters from children, some confiding "I want to tell you a secret," some reflecting "I didn't know this was illegal," and some aspiring "I want to be a prosecutor when I grow up"...
"Most of the members of our team are parents. As parents, we all want to give our children a warm little home; as prosecutors, we must protect the 'big family' of thousands of children. When every family is stable, the children can be stable; when every child is well, the future of the country will be better," Wang Li (王莉) said.
Surrounded by mountains, the saplings grow vigorously, welcoming a future of lush foliage.
(Xinhua News Agency, Chongqing (重庆), September 21)
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For more than 20 years, the Chongqing (重庆) Procuratorate's juvenile protection team has fulfilled its duties, handling each case involving minors with love and patience, and jointly carrying out correction and assistance, comprehensive assistance, and legal publicity, providing strong legal safeguards for the healthy growth of minors.
"Our greatest wish is for the children to grow up better." Since the new era, the Party and the state have attached great importance to the protection of minors, and China's legal system for the protection of minors has been continuously improved.
The protection of minors is a systematic project, involving many functional departments, involving thousands of households, and requiring the extensive participation of all sectors of society. It is necessary to promote the联动协同 of "six major protections" – family, school, society, network, government, and judiciary – to gather all parties' strength, create a good legal environment for protecting and caring for minors, and let the spirit and power of the rule of law care for children's growth.
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During the Hundred Regiments Offensive, in the counter-ambush battle at Dalupo (大落坡), the 8th Company of the 25th Regiment of the 1st Column of the Shanxi Youth Anti-Japanese Dare-to-Die Corps (山西青年抗敌决死队第一纵队二十五团八连) engaged in hand-to-hand combat with Japanese invaders. When their bayonets bent, they used their rifle butts to smash, and when the rifle butts broke, they used small shovels to chop, shattering the so-called "myth" that the Japanese army was invincible in bayonet fighting. After the battle, the Eighth Route Army Headquarters (八路军总部) awarded the company the honorary title of "Bayonet Fighting Hero Company" (白刃格斗英雄连), and a rusty bayonet is still treasured in the company history museum.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The Chinese people do not provoke trouble, nor are they afraid of it. In the face of any difficulties and risks, their legs will not tremble, their backs will not bend, and the Chinese nation cannot be intimidated or crushed!" Despite inferior equipment, they still dared to show their swords; outnumbered, they never retreated half a step. This "bayonet fighting" spirit embodies the will and quality of the Chinese people whose "legs will not tremble and backs will not bend."
From the towering Taihang Mountains (太行山) to the heroic feat of "aerial bayonet fighting" on the Korean War battlefield, to the great achievements created and achieved in the new era, from a combat skill, tempered into a spirit, a force, the "bayonet fighting" spirit will never be outdated, always burning in the chest and rising in the heart.
He who is brave wins when enemies meet on a narrow road. Without the heroic spirit of standing tall with a sword, the courage to be the only one, and the indomitable spirit, one would not dare to fight with bayonets.
Mu Shengzhong (慕生忠), the commander of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway (青藏公路) construction, carved "Tomb of Mu Shengzhong (慕生忠之墓)" on the handle of his shovel, "Bury me wherever the road is built, with my head facing Lhasa (拉萨)." On the Olympic arena, no matter how strong the opponent, the athletes put the word "fight" first, "I will always fight to the last moment."
From the training ground to the laboratory, from the production front line to the grassroots front line, a sentence "fight" is both courage and ambition. Even if the challenge is great and the process is difficult, we must go all out and take a chance.
To fight with bayonets, it is not enough to have ambition. Determination and persistence, tenacity and drive, none can be missing.
In the 1960s, 100,000 people in Linxian County (林县) in Henan Province (河南), now Linzhou City (林州市), spent 10 years chiseling through mountains and rocks, digging canals for thousands of miles, and "carving" a 1,500-kilometer-long "man-made Tianhe (天河)" on the cliffs. The excavated earth and stone alone could be piled into a "Great Wall" 3 meters high and 2 meters wide. In October 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the Red Flag Canal (红旗渠) Memorial Hall and profoundly pointed out: "Socialism is achieved through struggle, hard work, and risking one's life. This was true in the past, and it is also true in the new era."
Passing barriers and overcoming difficulties, the fight is about who can grit their teeth and withstand the pressure. Today, relying on "that kind of energy, that kind of revolutionary enthusiasm, that kind of desperate spirit," the Chinese people in the new era have gathered an overwhelming force, like a torrent, surging thousands of miles and breaking through obstacles, and no force can stop the pace of progress.
Fighting with bayonets requires not only daring to fight, but also being good at fighting. This means that there must be planning in strategy and methods in tactics.
Battlefield competition is not about reckless courage, but about continuously improving combat effectiveness through improving equipment, upgrading tactics, and diligently practicing skills. Similarly, when the economy faces risks and challenges, we must analyze the situation, break with convention, plan strong and pivotal initiatives, and introduce tangible and accessible policies and measures; stabilize the fundamentals of foreign trade and foreign investment, boost domestic consumption with extraordinary efforts, resolutely stabilize market confidence with concrete policies and measures, and concentrate on doing our own things well... Knowing the difficulties without fearing them, refusing to admit defeat, and not believing in evil, being proactive and more strategic, intelligent, and methodical, we can constantly break through and win new victories.
"Fighting with bayonets, anger burns in the chest, witty and flexible, bold and calm..." A military song called "Fighting with Bayonets" is a continuation of the spirit and a inheritance of will. History, reality, and the future are interconnected. Those heroes who frightened the enemy have never gone far, and the bloody "bayonet fighting" spirit has been inspiring.
Return to TopAccording to a report from our newspaper on September 21st in Beijing (北京) (Reporter Shen Tongrui (沈童睿)), the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) announced the launch of the first batch of featured service activities for the "Leading the Future—2025 National Urban Joint Recruitment of College Graduates Autumn Special Campaign." This includes 72 online and offline special sessions and campus recruitment fairs targeting different industries such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and the internet, as well as key regions such as East China and North China; 5 cross-regional roving recruitment fairs; 25 live job promotion events; and 9 policy promotion and employment guidance live (recorded) courses, providing targeted and diversified employment services for college graduates.
College graduates and employers can log in to the main venue of the "2025 National Urban Joint Recruitment of College Graduates Autumn Special Campaign" on the China National Talent Network (中国国家人才网) and the China Public Recruitment Network (中国公共招聘网) (http://dzcs.newjobs.com.cn/) to find relevant information and participate in various special service activities.
Return to TopOn September 20th, Hefeng Township (禾丰乡), Kaiyang County (开阳县), Guiyang City (贵阳市), Guizhou Province (贵州省) held a "Farmers' Harvest Festival" activity. Villagers participated in fun competitions, celebrating the harvest and sharing the joy. The picture shows villagers participating in a rice paddy tug-of-war competition in Matou Village (马头村), Hefeng Township (禾丰乡).
Photo by Yuan Fuhong (袁福洪) (Image China).
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"Xinjiang is a wonderful place," joyfully watching the new atmosphere of Xinjiang.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区).
Seventy years have passed like songs. From a state of **百废待兴** (bǎi fèi dài xīng - "a hundred things waiting to be done," everything in ruins, waiting to be rebuilt) to **百业兴旺** (bǎi yè xīng wàng - "all trades flourishing," all sectors thriving), from poverty and backwardness to increasing modernization, from remoteness and isolation to the forefront of opening up, the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) have, under the united leadership of the Party, blazed trails and worked hard, painting a magnificent picture of 70 years of development: When the autonomous region was established in 1955, Xinjiang's (新疆) gross regional product was only 1.231 billion yuan, but in 2024 it exceeded 2 trillion yuan, with the total economic volume reaching a new level.
In the new era, we stride forward with our heads held high, changing with each passing day.
"Xinjiang's (新疆) work holds a particularly important position in the overall work of the Party and the country, and it concerns the overall situation of building a strong country and national rejuvenation." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has attached great importance to Xinjiang's (新疆) work, established the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, and endowed Xinjiang (新疆) with "five major strategic positions" in the overall national situation, drawing a blueprint and pointing the direction for building a beautiful Xinjiang (新疆), and leading Xinjiang's (新疆) work to achieve historic achievements and undergo historic changes.
Bearing in mind the General Secretary's deep concern and earnest entrustment, more than 26 million sons and daughters of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) are forging ahead. This vast land, which stands tall in the northwest of the motherland and accounts for about 1/6 of the country's land area, is full of vitality and a myriad of sights!
Establishing the Party's Strategy for Governing Xinjiang in the New Era
This village-level primary school, 47 kilometers from the border line, is in General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) thoughts.
On May 2 this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to all members of the Western China Volunteer Program service team for border area education support at Xieteyi Primary School (谢依特小学) in Halajun Township (哈拉峻乡), Artush City (阿图什市), Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture (克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州), Xinjiang (新疆), encouraging the vast number of young people to "shine and generate heat in the places where the motherland and the people need them most, and contribute their youthful strength to the construction of Chinese-style modernization."
More than 3,000 kilometers is the distance from his hometown of Shanxi (山西) to Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture (克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州). Two years ago, Yan Zefeng (闫泽峰), a member of the volunteer service team, went to Xieteyi Primary School (谢依特小学) to support education, taking a plane, then a car, and then a rural bus, becoming more and more desolate along the way.
Now, he is more and more determined on the "road to supporting education." "The General Secretary's reply has given me great encouragement. After the 3-year service period expires, I want to continue to take root here."
This concern warms the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains (天山), warming more than 26 million sons and daughters of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆).
During his tenure as a major leader in Zhejiang (浙江), Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) had many exchanges and discussions with Xinjiang (新疆) comrades on counterpart support for the construction of Hotan Prefecture (和田地区) and the promotion of economic cooperation between Zhejiang (浙江) and Xinjiang (新疆); in 2003, he led a delegation of Party and government officials from Zhejiang Province (浙江省) to inspect Xinjiang (新疆) for 8 days; after working in the central government, he inspected Xinjiang (新疆) for 5 days in 2009, leaving his footprints in rural areas, enterprises, communities, and schools...
Time flows like water, but deep feelings remain the same.
In April 2014, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited Xinjiang (新疆) for the first time after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. From military regions to villagers' courtyards, from the headquarters of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (兵团) to the hotels where they stayed, 10 symposiums and reports were held... The 4-day trip was packed. The General Secretary profoundly pointed out that "under the new situation, the focus and emphasis of Xinjiang's (新疆) work should be placed on social stability and long-term peace and security. This is the overall goal of doing a good job in Xinjiang (新疆) at present."
Social stability and long-term peace and security are major strategic judgments made based on the then-current situation in Xinjiang (新疆) and the overall national situation.
Managing the fundamentals, the foundation, and the long-term, the overall goal of social stability and long-term peace and security was clarified at the second and third Central Xinjiang Work Conferences. At the third Central Xinjiang Work Conference, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) systematically proposed the "eight insistences" of the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, and expanded "governing Xinjiang (新疆) according to law, stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) through unity, and building Xinjiang (新疆) for the long term" to "governing Xinjiang (新疆) according to law, stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) through unity, nourishing Xinjiang (新疆) with culture, enriching the people and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆), and building Xinjiang (新疆) for the long term."
A consistent goal, a richly expanded strategy, focusing on the long term and grasping the overall situation: "Doing a good job in Xinjiang (新疆) concerns the overall situation of the country, and it is by no means just a matter for Xinjiang (新疆) alone, but a matter for the whole Party and the whole country."
With both innovation and breakthroughs in theoretical viewpoints, and deployment and requirements in work layout, the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era has opened up a new realm and reached a new height in governing, stabilizing, and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆).
When the border is stable, the country is safe. In July 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited Xinjiang (新疆) again. At this moment, Xinjiang (新疆) has won the battle against poverty as scheduled, entered a comprehensively well-off society along with the rest of the country, and stood at a new historical starting point.
From the happy families in Guyuan Lane Community (固原巷社区) to the millennium relics of Jiaohe Ancient City (交河故城), from the rolling silver waves of cotton fields in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (兵团) to the open frontier of the International Land Port Area, this land today blends tradition and modernity, coexists with the ancient and the young, and coexists with nature and humanity.
At the new starting point and new stage, the General Secretary is thinking about new propositions and drawing a new blueprint—
"We must promote the construction of the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt and incorporate Xinjiang's (新疆) regional opening-up strategy into the overall layout of the country's westward opening-up";
"We must strengthen the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage and carry forward the excellent traditional culture of all ethnic groups";
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In the new blueprint, governing Xinjiang (新疆) according to law, stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) through unity, nourishing Xinjiang (新疆) with culture, enriching the people and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆), and building Xinjiang (新疆) for the long term are being done in a deeper, more detailed, and more practical way, with redeployment and re-departure: "Ensure that Xinjiang's (新疆) work always moves forward in the right direction."
In the new blueprint, we see the "integration of hearts." In August 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) listened to a special report in Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) and made important deployments for Xinjiang's (新疆) work—
Deeply promote the construction of the Chinese national community: "Take whether it is conducive to strengthening the commonality of the Chinese nation and enhancing the sense of community of the Chinese nation as the primary consideration";
Promote high-quality development in Xinjiang (新疆): "Based on resource endowments, location advantages, and industrial foundations, vigorously promote scientific and technological innovation and cultivate and strengthen characteristic and advantageous industries";
Grasp the grassroots level as the key to revitalizing and stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆): "We must adhere to the downward movement of work forces, Party members and cadres must go deep into the grassroots and the masses, the organizational system and work forces must reach directly to the grassroots, and the forces at the forefront of the grassroots must be strengthened";
Strengthen border governance: "Accelerate the integrated development of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (兵团) and local areas";
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Seeking progress while maintaining stability, exerting efforts continuously, and achieving success over time.
Planning long-term strategies, taking measures to consolidate the foundation, building a long-term peace, and achieving long-term governance.
Practice has proved that the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era is completely correct. It is a powerful ideological weapon for guiding Xinjiang's (新疆) work to uphold integrity and innovate in the midst of complexity, and to advance victoriously in the midst of contradictions and risks. It is the guideline and soul for doing a good job in Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era and must be adhered to for a long time.
A set of figures reflects the "happiness account" of the strategy's implementation: In 2024, the per capita disposable income of Xinjiang (新疆) residents will reach the 30,000 yuan mark. The per capita disposable income of urban residents is more than 42,800 yuan, and the per capita disposable income of rural residents is more than 19,400 yuan, an increase of more than 23,800 yuan and 12,500 yuan respectively compared with 2012.
Today, new scenes can be seen everywhere in the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains (天山) and on both sides of the Tarim River (塔里木河). Characteristic industries are blooming everywhere, oases are picturesque in the Gobi Desert, and colorful cultures are integrated and coexisting. The land of Xinjiang (新疆) is thriving and stirring up the strong voice of the times of unity and progress.
Promoting Development Achievements to Benefit People's Livelihood and Unite People's Hearts
The "steel camel team" smoothly connects Asia and Europe.
In the operation yard of the Urumqi International Land Port Area (乌鲁木齐国际陆港区), locomotives shuttle back and forth. Along the ancient Silk Road westward, the China-Europe freight train, fully loaded with goods, can reach Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) in 2 days, Russia (俄罗斯) in 8 days, and the Netherlands (荷兰) in 16 days.
"From 'freehand brushwork' to 'fine brushwork,' fruitful results have been achieved," "You are doing things of historical significance." In July 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came here and had cordial exchanges with railway freight window staff and on-site business personnel.
During this inspection, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly analyzed Xinjiang's (新疆) location advantages: "In the past, it was an inland province, but now it is different with the 'Belt and Road'. It is no longer a remote area, but has become a core area and a hub area."
A change in thinking opens up a wide world!
Once upon a time, Xinjiang (新疆) was a remote place where "the road ends, people end, water ends, electricity ends, and fields end." Today, with the in-depth promotion of high-level opening to the outside world, the large-scale development of the western region, and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," Xinjiang (新疆) is taking advantage of the situation, and the northwest border has become an open frontier.
Great opening brings great leaps. One port after another, one "economic artery" after another, the ancient Silk Road of thousands of years has witnessed the continuous traces of commerce and witnessed Xinjiang's (新疆) close connection with the world. From 2022 to 2024, Xinjiang's (新疆) total import and export value of foreign trade will successively exceed 200 billion yuan, 300 billion yuan, and 400 billion yuan, spanning three 100 billion yuan steps in three years.
Great leaps drive great development.
Development is the general key to solving various problems in ethnic minority areas and an important foundation for Xinjiang's (新疆) long-term peace and security. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) thinks far ahead, raising economic development and improving people's livelihood to the strategic height of stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) and ensuring its security, and emphasizing "the need to deeply understand the close connection between development and stability, development and people's livelihood, and development and people's hearts, and promote development achievements to benefit people's livelihood and unite people's hearts."
Flowers are clustered in the small courtyard, and fruits are abundant on the grape racks. "The grapes in my house are very sweet, and my life is sweeter than grapes." Speaking of the changes in his family in recent years, Abudukeyoumu Rouzi (阿卜都克尤木·肉孜) smiled.
In April 2014, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited the cadres and masses in Ayagemangan Village (阿亚格曼干村), Tokzak Town (托克扎克镇), Shufu County (疏附县), Kashgar Prefecture (喀什地区), and entered the home of Abudukeyoumu Rouzi (阿卜都克尤木·肉孜). To this day, he still clearly remembers the General Secretary's warm words: "Whatever meets the wishes of the people is the goal of our Party's struggle. I wish you a happier life with the support of the Party's policies."
"In recent years, from poverty alleviation to the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, the Party's good policies are like sweet grapes, one bunch after another!" Abudukeyoumu Rouzi (阿卜都克尤木·肉孜) said happily that the village's various industries are booming with tractors, flowers, and breeding, "We can have something to do and earn money at our doorstep, and everyone's life is very comfortable!"
The people's livelihood of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) has always been General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) deep concern.
Replying to a letter from Daxi Village (达西村), Xingping Township (兴平乡), Yuli County (尉犁县), Xinjiang (新疆), wishing the villagers a better life day by day;
Holding a symposium with the responsible comrades of the prefectures and states in southern Xinjiang (新疆), instructing them to teach farmers and herdsmen advanced production technologies and market management methods to help farmers increase their income;
Participating in the deliberation of the Xinjiang (新疆) delegation to the National People's Congress, emphasizing "implementing rural housing and nomadic settlement projects and urban affordable housing projects"...
One entrustment after another, one action after another. "Do more projects to improve production and living conditions, do more practical things to benefit the people, and solve more problems that the people of all ethnic groups are concerned about." Focusing on the concerns of the masses such as elderly care, education, employment, medical care, and housing, Xinjiang (新疆) will use more than 75% of its fiscal expenditure to guarantee and improve people's livelihood.
One action after another, one transformation after another: investment in education is increasing, and the consolidation rate of nine-year compulsory education has reached more than 99%, which is higher than the national average; medical resources are more sound, and a medical and health service network covering urban and rural areas has been basically established, and the standardization rate of township health centers and village health rooms has reached 100%; employment security is more powerful, comprehensively helping people with employment difficulties, and implementing "one person, one policy, and precise policy"...
Adhering to promoting high-quality development closely related to people's livelihood, continuing to exert efforts and achieving success over time, the happy picture of the sons and daughters of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) is being outlined and depicted little by little, and becoming a reality step by step.
"Development should be implemented to improve people's livelihood, to benefit the local area, and to enhance unity," "As long as there are voices reflecting people's livelihood difficulties and related to the interests of the masses, they must be responded to in a timely manner"...
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) words warm people's hearts and unite people's hearts even more.
Continuously Promoting the Construction of the Chinese National Community
Guyuan Lane Community (固原巷社区), Tianshan District (天山区), Urumqi (乌鲁木齐), is shaded by green trees and hidden by red walls.
In the community square, residents sing and dance; in the activity center, children take Chinese studies classes together... "Here, people of all ethnic groups help each other, live and learn together, work together and enjoy themselves together, unity is deepened in activities, and consensus is condensed in exchanges," said Zhang Yaowen (张耀文), secretary of the Party General Branch of Guyuan Lane Community (固原巷社区).
Guyuan Lane Community (固原巷社区) is a typical multi-ethnic community, with ethnic minorities accounting for more than 95% of the community's total population. "The residents of all ethnic groups in the small courtyard love each other, just like the General Secretary said, 'All ethnic groups are tightly united like pomegranate seeds'," Zhang Yaowen (张耀文) said with a smile on his face.
Pomegranate flowers bloom, and all seeds are of one heart.
To forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly urged this on many occasions. During his trip to Xinjiang (新疆) in 2022, the General Secretary came to the Research Base for Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation at Xinjiang University (新疆大学), carefully looked through textbooks and historical works, and said earnestly: "It must be emphasized that the destiny of all ethnic groups is always closely linked to the overall destiny of the Chinese nation, and Chinese civilization is the foundation of the culture of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆)."
Guzanuer Yusufu (古扎努尔·玉苏甫), a student of Marxism College who listened to the speech on the spot, is now a member of the "Pomegranate Flower" Youth Propaganda Group for Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation at Xinjiang University (新疆大学). She goes deep into schools, villages, enterprises, and communities, and uses "youthful language" to tell the story of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, the history of the Chinese nation, and the excellent traditional Chinese culture to people of all ethnic groups.
Culture is the soul of a nation. From history to the future, from tradition to modernity, and from diversity to unity, cultural identity has always been the root of national unity.
In Jiaohe Ancient City (交河故城), Turpan (吐鲁番), the General Secretary said with emotion, "Chinese civilization is the only civilization that has not been interrupted for thousands of years, and we must sort it out clearly," "We must strengthen the protection and utilization of cultural relics and the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage."
Today, walking into Jiaohe Ancient City (交河故城) in the night, orange-yellow kraft paper lamps meander along the millennium streets. In recent years, the "Night Tour of Jiaohe" project has attracted tourists from all over the world through live performances, and the sleeping ruins have been revitalized.
From the innovation of the Jiaohe Ancient City (交河故城) night tour project to the inclusion of the Mor Temple Site (莫尔寺遗址) in the top ten new archaeological discoveries in the country in 2024, and the construction and opening of the Xinjiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (新疆非遗馆) and the Western Regions Protectorate Museum (西域都护府博物馆), since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, a number of cultural heritages that have witnessed the history of exchanges, exchanges, and integration of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) have been revitalized and utilized, and historical culture has directly reached people's hearts in a more vivid way, and has further promoted the sense of community of the Chinese nation to take root in people's hearts.
People's hearts are not far away because of mountains and seas.
In Xincheng Ximen Village (新城西门村), Gaochang District (高昌区), Turpan (吐鲁番), there is a mural full of Hunan (湖南) elements, depicting the deep friendship with Shibadong Village (十八洞村), Xiangxi (湘西).
Although they are more than 3,000 kilometers apart, they cannot stop them from visiting each other like relatives and becoming closer and closer. In September 2020, Xincheng Ximen Village (新城西门村) and Shibadong Village (十八洞村), Xiangxi (湘西), formed a paired construction village for ethnic unity and rural revitalization, realizing the "handshake" between the "place where precise poverty alleviation was first proposed" and the "place where precise assistance to Xinjiang (新疆) was practiced."
In July 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to Xincheng Ximen Village (新城西门村) and successively inspected the Party and Mass Service Center and agricultural product processing enterprises. This warm remark is still fresh in the memory of many villagers: "To build a socialist modern country in an all-round way, no ethnic group can be left behind."
No ethnic group can be left behind is a promise and a commitment. During this inspection, the General Secretary once again emphasized the work of assisting Xinjiang (新疆), "This cause is very meaningful, giving play to the spirit of great collaboration with Chinese characteristics of socialism, and concentrating the efforts of the whole country to solve some major tasks."
The snow pines of the Tianshan Mountains (天山) are rooted together, and the people of all ethnic groups are linked heart to heart.
The Party Central Committee cares and is concerned, and the whole country provides its full support. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, cumulative aid funds to Xinjiang have exceeded 200 billion yuan, with continuous investment in talent, technology, and other resources, forming an "all-round, multi-level, and wide-ranging" support pattern. Paired assistance to Xinjiang has forged deep friendships among people of all ethnic groups, and the economic, social, and political foundations for consolidating the sense of community of the Chinese nation are constantly being strengthened.
One task, persisted in for more than 20 years, demonstrates the importance of Xinjiang to the country: "The whole Party must recognize the importance of Xinjiang work from a strategic and overall perspective, and increase the efforts of paired assistance to Xinjiang."
For over two decades, persistent efforts have been made, and more than 26 million sons and daughters of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang are rooted together like poplars and tightly embraced like pomegranate seeds. Under the united leadership of the Party, they contribute sweat, wisdom, and strength – warming the Tianshan Mountains with a new atmosphere!
Xinjiang in the new era, and a united and striving China in the new era, have broad prospects. The words of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) are inspiring:
"A China with great unity among all ethnic groups will surely be **无往而不胜** (wú wǎng ér bù shèng - "invincible," to be victorious in every endeavor), will surely have a bright future, our second centenary goal will surely be achieved victoriously, and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will surely arrive."
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Using market logic to fill the gaps in life needs caused by changes in family structure and society is where the value of the "companionship economy" lies.
Not long ago, I booked a medical appointment companion service because I had difficulty with my legs. They helped me wait for the call number and reminded me to go to the consulting room, which was very worry-free. They explained the invoice and reimbursement matters clearly. They also knew exactly where the self-service machines on each floor were less crowded. The professional companionship service greatly improved the patient's experience.
Nowadays, various companionship services such as medical appointment companions, caregivers, city photo companions, and renovation companions are becoming more and more common. These services are provided in a market-oriented and socialized way, making it direct and efficient to obtain companionship, avoiding the psychological burden of "owing favors," and better meeting diverse and personalized needs.
The rise of the "companionship economy" has deep social roots. On the one hand, in the era of mobility, the situation of being "north and south" or "city and country" with family and friends is becoming more and more common, and some scenarios that require companionship urgently need new socialized solutions. On the other hand, the new generation of consumers pays more attention to listening to their inner voices, pursuing the satisfaction of emotional value, and is more willing to pay for customized and professional companionship experiences. Using market logic to fill the gaps in life needs caused by changes in family structure and society is where the value of the "companionship economy" lies.
Companionship not only requires time but also requires dedication. At present, the "companionship economy" is still in a spontaneous state, and the service level depends more on individual qualities, almost like "opening a blind box." While prudently regulating, vigorously promoting standardized construction is necessary for the "companionship economy" to take steady steps and win a longer-term future.
At the beginning of development, strengthening standardization construction may slow down the pace of market development in the short term, but it is an essential preemptive move in the long run. Some institutions are already exploring detailed service standards and process specifications. For example, the China Social Welfare and Elderly Services Association (中国社会福利与养老服务协会), together with 22 units including service platforms, has released the "Elderly Medical Appointment Companion Service Specification" (老年陪诊服务规范), which stipulates service processes, safety rules, complaint mechanisms, etc. Some elderly care service institutions have also explored the establishment of full-process service standards for medical appointment companionship, and some use digital platforms to track and evaluate services in real time. 心急吃不了热豆腐 (xīn jí chī bù liǎo rè dòu fu - "too much haste spoils the broth," you can't rush things). By focusing on improving the quality of supply and building a good service ecosystem, the "companionship economy" can achieve sustainable and healthy development.
It should also be noted that companionship is an interaction between people and requires stable and warm support. Providing companionship services should not mechanically execute processes, but should be based on sincere empathy and active attention, integrating humanistic care into the service process. A medical appointment companion who has been in the industry for 10 years said that he always has tissues in his bag for emergencies, "Service details are as important as medical procedures." At the same time, it is necessary to maintain reasonable boundaries and distance, and build "guardrails" for safety and privacy, so as to better meet emotional value, establish a good reputation, and tap market potential.
With the shrinking of family size and the acceleration of the aging population, the "companionship economy" will play a more important role. Obtaining necessary help when encountering inconveniences, finding like-minded people when developing hobbies, and seeking social connections when feeling lonely—these broad emotional and life needs are precisely the potential of this new business form. According to a forecast by one institution, the market size of China's "companionship economy" will reach 50 billion yuan in 2025. In addition to basic public services, more and more people have the ability and willingness to purchase immediate, professional, and standardized social services, which is both a positive attitude towards coping with changes and an inevitable result of the market economy.
The rise of the "companionship economy" reflects people's higher pursuit of quality of life and demonstrates the great vitality of social services in rapidly adapting to new changes. Based on realistic needs, adhering to investing in people, strengthening technological empowerment, fully leveraging market forces, and better playing the role of the government, weaving a warm "bond" of society in new ways will surely achieve heart-to-heart arrival in a more efficient way, and warm every ordinary day.
Return to TopBy: 郁静娴
A good "harvest scene" cannot be separated from the meticulous field management that is interlocked, and it further confirms the importance of using correct strategies, building reasonable mechanisms, and implementing effective governance in terms of land, technology, and people.
The recent two news items in the field of grain, when combined, are quite enlightening.
One is that the "Administrative Measures for the Protection of the Red Line of Permanent Basic Farmland" has been officially announced to the public and will be implemented on October 1.
The other is that China is exploring the establishment of integrated innovation highlands for grain production technology in the Huanghuai area and the Northeast area, guiding scientific and technological achievements to be demonstrated, applied, and integrated in major grain-producing areas.
China, with a population of more than 1.4 billion, must rely on its own efforts to ensure its own food supply at all times. The strategy of storing grain on land and storing grain in technology continues to advance in depth, and no amount of emphasis can be placed on the importance of improving grain production capacity and ensuring the foundation of a major grain-producing country.
Food security is always a strategic issue. Our focus is not only on the amount of grain produced at one time, but also on whether the bottom line is solid and the foundation is stable. In particular, China's arable land area is limited, and the yield per unit area of some crops still has a significant gap compared with the international advanced level. We must effectively strengthen the protection and rational utilization of arable land, and at the same time focus on agricultural technology as an active variable to make articles, and tap more potential in yield per unit area.
Since the beginning of this year, under the influence of a series of weather conditions such as drought, high temperature, and heavy rainfall, China has successively achieved stable summer grain production, increased early rice production, and a steady increase in autumn grain area. The growth of autumn grain is normal and slightly better, which has accumulated a good foundation and conditions for winning a full harvest throughout the year. A good "harvest scene" cannot be separated from the meticulous field management that is interlocked, and it further confirms the importance of using correct strategies, building reasonable mechanisms, and implementing effective governance in terms of land, technology, and people.
The condition of arable land is related to every grain harvested. In recent years, China has made efforts in both the quantity and quality of arable land. From fully implementing the joint responsibility of the Party and government for the protection of arable land, to implementing the black soil protection project, to steadily promoting the construction of high-standard farmland, the lifeline of grain production has been firmly protected. The "Administrative Measures for the Protection of the Red Line of Permanent Basic Farmland" further clarifies the principles of demarcation, control, and protection of permanent basic farmland, promotes "superior entry and inferior exit," and further consolidates the basic disk for stable production and increased income from the system.
All things are born from the soil, and the efficient and rational utilization of arable land cannot be ignored. In recent years, China has accelerated the integration of good fields, good seeds, good machines, and good methods. Last year, the contribution of yield increase to grain production increase has exceeded 80%. In the Northeast, the precise allocation model for black soil protection and utilization has become an important measure to ensure and improve black soil fertility and achieve a balance between black soil protection and agricultural production. Henan (河南), as an important grain-producing area, started the centralized renovation of rural ditches and canals in the second half of last year and accelerated the construction of regional agricultural machinery service centers. In the next step, innovating and doing a good job in the big article on the efficient utilization of arable land, the potential for production capacity per unit area will continue to be released.
Accelerating the acquisition of grain production capacity from science and technology largely depends on how the effectiveness of science and technology is brought into play. More and more places have realized that it is not uncommon for one or two demonstration fields to increase production. The key is how to transform the high-yield breakthroughs at the point into realistic production capacity in a large area and achieve regional balanced production increase. China is exploring the establishment of integrated innovation highlands for grain production technology in the Huanghuai area and the Northeast area, aiming at the blockages in the scientific and technological innovation chain. By gathering resources from scientific research institutes, enterprises, and other parties, it will build an efficient collaborative innovation system for agricultural science and technology, improve the overall effectiveness of innovation, and accelerate the creation of more practical application scenarios for large fields.
It should also be seen that grain ultimately depends on people to grow it. In recent years, while deeply implementing the strategy of storing grain on land and storing grain in technology, many major producing areas have paid more and more attention to stimulating the endogenous power of grain farmers. As the main force in grain planting, the enthusiasm of small farmers depends on effectively protecting them through mechanisms such as grain planting subsidies and minimum purchase prices. This year's No. 1 Central Document clearly stated that "improve the mechanism for linking support policies for new agricultural business entities with driving farmers' income increase." Some places guide large households, farm owners, and other entities to take the lead in the action of increasing grain yield per unit area by organizing grain king competitions and tiered and classified training. Promoting various mechanisms and policies that benefit and strengthen agriculture to continuously improve accuracy and coverage will surely continue to stimulate the enthusiasm of various grain production entities.
At present, the autumn is getting stronger, and the fertile fields are full of hope for a good harvest. Around key elements such as land, technology, and people, multi-dimensionally improve grain production capacity and ensure national food security, the confidence of the major economy will be more solid.
Return to TopBy: 安博文
Coming to Tibet (西藏), what did I see? Besides the azure sky, the pure white clouds, and the endless mountains, what is unforgettable are the smiles on people's faces. In these smiles are reflected the power of inheritance and the hope of development.
Where do this power and hope come from? The stories of the cadres aiding Tibet (援藏干部) may hold the answer.
In the stories, there is the inheritance of leaving technology on the plateau. Nagqu People's Hospital (那曲市人民医院) is the highest-altitude Grade III Class A hospital in China. Wang Yanlong (王艳龙), director of the urology department, just finished his mission aiding Tibet, but felt "uneasy," and immediately participated in the next batch. In the past, local medical care was almost "blank." Doctors aiding Tibet taught diagnostic and treatment techniques hand-in-hand, and patients in Nagqu (那曲) now no longer need to be transferred to higher-level hospitals. In Luolong County (洛隆县), Chamdo (昌都市), in the past, patients with eye injuries "felt they could not be treated," but now doctors aiding Tibet have brought technology, "making treatment more timely." Local doctor Losang Tsezhen (洛桑次珍) is even more determined to learn medical technology well and serve the people. Through "teaching, helping, and leading," leaving "technology that cannot be taken away" on the plateau, the health of the masses has a stable "medical" reliance.
In fact, the inheritance of medical skills is not simply teaching and learning, but is intertwined with responsibility and care. When doctors aiding Tibet deeply feel "the people here need us," when local doctors are confident that "they can perform surgery independently," the goal of promoting the overall improvement of medical technology in Tibet (西藏) and enhancing the health and well-being of the broad masses is gradually becoming a reality in the dedication to duty.
In the stories, there is the fresh power of the younger generation. The Omattingga Wind Farm (欧玛亭嘎风电场) in Nagqu (那曲) is located at an average altitude of 4,650 meters. At the beginning of the wind farm's construction, the person in charge, Hu Jiansheng (胡建生), came here. The first wind turbine was installed in the wind and snow. "After the project was completed, power outages almost never happened again." Now, Chen Yang (陈阳), born after 2000, is responsible for inspection and maintenance at the wind farm after graduating from university. The fact that villagers can drink milk tea in warm houses in winter is "the meaning of his work." Each rotation of the wind turbine blades here generates 6.7 kilowatt-hours of electricity, and young people are also using their youth to "generate electricity."
Above the plateau, the light of treasured youth always shines. In the Mount Everest (珠峰) restricted area, Tuden Quta (土登曲塔) and his colleagues willingly serve as "meteorological sentinels," using accurate data to weave a safety net for mountaineers and scientific expedition teams; on the Lhasa-Nyingchi Railway (拉林铁路) line, young engineers use precision instruments to "diagnose and treat" screws and circuits; in her hometown, Tsomu (措姆), a Tibetan (藏族) girl born in the 1990s, returned to her hometown to start a business, leading the villagers to become rich, "allowing the old land to grow new hope"... It is the dream of many young people to use their expertise, dedication, and love to dress the snowy plateau in new clothes. Shining in all walks of life and consolidating the foundation for development, young people are worthy of being a new force in promoting the development and progress of the plateau.
In the stories, there is the pursuit of education lighting up the future. "My dream is to allow children in remote townships to receive a better education." Tuden Qutso (土旦曲措), the principal of Baiga Township Primary School (白嘎乡小学) in Biru County (比如县), Nagqu (那曲), has been rooted in this small school in the mountains since 2018. Today, all classrooms in the school are equipped with electronic whiteboards, and children can see the world outside the mountains through the screen. Awang Zhaxi (阿旺扎西) is a student in Class 5 of the fifth grade. "When I grow up, I want to be a tour guide, because I want to go out and travel more." Good hardware facilities and a high-quality teaching staff allow children to see the other side of the mountains and look forward to a better life of their own.
Education is the hope of supporting the future. Basic education has changed from "having access to education" to "having access to good education"; vocational education is "down-to-earth and can lead to prosperity," serving industrial revitalization; higher education strengthens both discipline construction and the delivery of trained personnel to the fields where development is needed; education aiding Tibet builds a talent bridge across mountains and seas... The spark of education is bringing an endless stream of power to the high-quality development of the snowy plateau with a prairie fire-like momentum.
During the interview, an old man said that he hoped that life could continue to be happy. Above the plateau, every step is a climb; every step of the climb is a leap towards a dream. Generations of strivers continue to struggle, and will surely bring endless hope to the snowy plateau.
(The author is a reporter from the New Media Center of this newspaper)
Return to Top1.83 million primary and secondary school students in Beijing (北京) are learning to use artificial intelligence in the classroom. In Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), primary and secondary schools offer no less than 10 class hours of general artificial intelligence courses each academic year. Starting from the new semester this autumn, many primary and secondary schools across the country are exploring the implementation of general artificial intelligence education. Based on respecting students' stage-specific cognitive levels and educational principles, the aim is to stimulate students' curiosity and desire for knowledge, guiding them to correctly understand and utilize artificial intelligence.
This is precisely:
The tide of technological innovation surges,
Knowing the tools and using them well brings ease.
Cultivating general knowledge illuminates the changing world,
Inspiring children with ingenious ideas.
By Pei Huiwen (裴回文)
Return to TopBy: 王志高
In a film and television base in Shaanxi, 150 shooting scenes with different styles are operating 24 hours a day, with up to 11 crews starting filming simultaneously each day; young actors from abroad lament the large output of Chinese short dramas, "There are indeed more opportunities here." Behind the vivid details is the booming picture of Chinese short dramas "going overseas": covering more than 200 countries and regions, with a market size aiming for tens of billions of dollars.
The "shortness" of short dramas is precisely the key to breaking into the global market. While traditional film and television are still racking their brains for long narratives, short dramas of 1-15 minutes precisely hit the fragmented time of contemporary people with "fast pace, strong conflict, and high emotion." This "micro-narrative" breaks down the barriers of cultural communication, and opens the door to the hearts of global audiences with the most simple emotional resonance. Without the need for complex historical backgrounds and unaffected by "cultural discounts," suspenseful settings and plot twists can allow people from different cultural backgrounds to find resonance in life.
Short dramas "going overseas" is by no means a simple copy and paste. In 2024, a company in Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西) only filmed four or five overseas dramas, but in 2025 it is close to 20. Behind this is the synchronous resonance of "China Speed" and "Global Demand" – the "one-stop service" from scene construction to costume and prop matching allows crews to "start work with a suitcase," meeting the urgent need of overseas markets for high-frequency updates; and when overseas actors yearn to "shoot cool works," the maturity of the Chinese short drama industry chain provides the soil for realizing this yearning. China uses a mature film and television industrial system to respond to the "instant gratification" consumption needs of global audiences, and also provides more flexible output channels for "Chinese stories."
Of course, the tens of billions of dollars in short dramas is by no means the end. To go further, it is necessary to cross the "cultural deep water area." When the initial model of "translation is going overseas" gradually reaches its ceiling, how can "Chinese expression" truly integrate into the global context? Simply letting characters speak English is not enough; it is also necessary to deeply explore common human emotional topics – family affection, love, struggle, growth – these may be the key to the continued popularity of short dramas globally. At the same time, it is also necessary to cultivate creative talents who understand both Chinese narratives and international rules, and establish a cooperation mechanism of "Chinese scripts + local actors + local promotion," to promote cultural communication from one-way output to two-way dialogue.
The small screen can reflect the great era. From it, we see not only the rise of an industry, but also the awakening of a cultural vitality – using the most local stories to reach the widest world. The "going overseas" of short dramas inspires us: true cultural confidence lies in the human resonance in the smallest places, and in the natural "emotional resonance." When global audiences cheer for the same storyline, those interactions that cross mountains and seas have already planted seeds of understanding in each other's hearts.
(Excerpted from *Yunnan Daily* (《云南日报》), originally titled *How Chinese Short Dramas Break the Circle and Go Overseas* (《中国短剧何以破圈出海》))
Return to TopBy: 吴 佳
The Central Urban Work Conference held in July this year listed "focusing on building safe and reliable resilient cities" as one of the seven key tasks of urban work. The "Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Promoting High-Quality Urban Development," issued not long ago, proposed "strengthening the construction of 'dual-use in peacetime and emergency' public infrastructure and building an emergency shelter system with sufficient total amount and reasonable layout." "Dual-use in peacetime and emergency" public infrastructure has become an important means to enhance urban resilience and safeguard the bottom line of urban safety.
Cities are centers of political, economic, social, and cultural activities. Faced with the impact of various emergencies, cities need to coordinate the two states of normal social order and emergency management, both ensuring that various emergency needs are effectively responded to and maintaining the normal operation of the economy and society. Building "dual-use in peacetime and emergency" public infrastructure provides an effective path for improving urban governance and resisting risks.
"Dual-use in peacetime and emergency" public infrastructure is an important emergency support facility integrating isolation, emergency medical care, and material support. It can be used for tourism, health, leisure, etc. in "peacetime," and can be converted into emergency places in "emergency" to meet the needs of emergency isolation, temporary resettlement, and material support. Taking Pinggu District (平谷区) in Beijing (北京市) as an example, it focuses on major emergencies in urban planning, clarifies the five basic needs of "eating, living, traveling, medical treatment, and centralized carrying," and constructs five application scenarios. Agricultural and sideline product supply bases, tourism and residential facilities, highway service areas, and a three-level medical emergency service system at the district, town, and village levels all have "dual-use in peacetime and emergency" functions, constituting an emergency preparedness system to deal with major emergencies. Various bases are mostly market-oriented operations in "peacetime," and are also an important means to promote high-quality urban development and urban-rural integration; in "emergency," they also act as a key force in emergency response. It can be said that the demand benchmark is "emergency," while the mode of operation is "peacetime," which is a new governance idea of dealing with uncertainty with certainty and 以不变应万变 (yǐ bù biàn yìng wàn biàn - "respond to myriad changes by remaining constant," to cope with changing circumstances by sticking to a set of principles).
In the real emergency management scenario, a difficult problem often encountered in the governance system is how to achieve the rapid conversion and orderly connection between "peacetime" and "emergency." If the two orders cannot be properly converted and connected, it may lead to adverse consequences such as slow response, insufficient emergency response, or excessive emergency response. In this regard, in the process of building "dual-use in peacetime and emergency" public infrastructure, various needs in the two social orders should be coordinated. The emergency standards should be pre-embedded in various spatial constructions, material reserves, and lifestyles. For example, the construction of tourist areas should fully consider the professional requirements of spatial isolation, transportation, and medical supply, so that various resources are truly hidden among the people and used by the people, and the role conversion can be quickly completed in "emergency." The various standards and procedures in "peacetime" are basically the same as those in "emergency," and attention should also be paid to coordinating various spatial plans, so as to achieve seamless connection of peacetime and emergency conversion and quickly mobilize various resources in emergency situations.
Looking deeper, the internal unity and external connection between "peacetime" and "emergency" are not limited to the engineering measures of urban spatial planning, but also reflect the high unity of normal citizen life and emergency management demands. Therefore, the conversion between "peacetime" and "emergency" should transcend the dimensions of urban planning and infrastructure construction, rise to an important content of realizing the modernization of governance, and reflect the resilient logic of urban development and governance. On the one hand, "emergency" is embedded in "peacetime," which can 以不变应万变 (yǐ bù biàn yìng wàn biàn - "respond to myriad changes by remaining constant," to cope with changing circumstances by sticking to a set of principles) and ensure the resilience of the governance system and people's daily life; on the other hand, "peacetime" takes "emergency" as the goal, uses bottom-line thinking, and makes sufficient preparations.
"Only those who follow the Tao can prepare for trouble before it takes shape, so disasters do not sprout." Taking "peacetime" and "emergency" as two sides of the same coin, and coordinating high-quality development, high-level security, and high-efficiency governance, will help to better build safe and reliable resilient cities and embark on a new path of urban modernization with Chinese characteristics.
(Author's unit: Emergency Management Research Institute of the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中共中央党校（国家行政学院）应急管理研究院))
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Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 陈凯星 周 强 陆 浩
The 35-year short journey of life was frozen in an act of selfless rescue—when people tried to restore the life trajectory of a "Joint Defense Little Brother," they found that what he left to society was mostly his back.
August 6th, rainy streets, his back to the camera, the umbrella in his right hand slanting towards his left shoulder, his head slightly raised, looking at a row of houses on the side of the mountain. He was wearing an ordinary black joint defense uniform, with a striking red armband on his left arm, which read "Guangzhou Jiefang (广州街坊)."
This casually captured photo recorded the last back view of Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏), a joint defense team member in Dayuan Village (大源村), Baiyun District (白云区), Guangzhou (广州). More than ten minutes later, the mountain collapsed, and he was buried by mud and rocks.
Without leaving any heroic words, he made the final choice in his life—a vigorous push, leaving the hope of life to his companion. On this very morning, Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) and his companions had successfully evacuated 83 villagers.
He was rescued while still maintaining a "fighting" posture.
When Tang Weipeng's (汤伟鹏) body was found, it was already the next day.
Rescuers found that he had been pushed several meters away by the collapsed wall, still maintaining a standing posture. "In a gray ruin, the 'Guangzhou Jiefang (广州街坊)' red armband on his arm was particularly eye-catching," said Bao Xiaoling (鲍晓玲), Secretary of the Dayuan Street (大源街道) Party Working Committee.
At 7:50 a.m. on August 6th, he had just been busy all night. When he was handing over the shift, the phone rang—an emergency occurred on the back mountain of Yiyayuan (颐雅苑), Dayuan Village (大源村). "He could have gone home immediately, but he stayed without saying a word," recalled his colleague Li Chenghui (李承辉), this "without saying a word" is Tang Weipeng's (汤伟鹏) normal work state.
He grabbed his umbrella and rushed out, leaving a back view that quickly disappeared into the rain.
Upon approaching, the signs of mountain collapse were obvious, like eggs piled up (危如累卵). That day, the maximum rainfall in Guangzhou (广州) was nearly 200 millimeters. Accompanied by heavy rain, a stream of yellow mud and water rushed from the mountain towards the residential buildings. Without time to think, Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) and his companions rushed to the last row of houses most likely to collapse, regardless of the danger.
In just 30 minutes, 83 villagers were successfully evacuated to a safe area. Recalling the scene at that time, many villagers had lingering fears, "If they hadn't knocked on doors from house to house, we would have been buried there too."
At about 8:30 a.m., the mountain "boomed," and the mudslide surged towards the residents' houses.
"Go!" Perhaps out of instinct, Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) shouted and pushed Peng Zhiliang (彭志良) of the Dayuan Street Office (大源街道办), who was traveling with him, to a safe area with all his strength. In an instant, the collapsing houses buried him.
"At that time, Weipeng (伟鹏) was standing more inside, and I was standing a little outside. He pushed me, and I fell outside," said Peng Zhiliang (彭志良), the rescued companion. "When I climbed out and looked back, it was already a ruin."
Lying on the hospital bed, Peng Zhiliang (彭志良) choked with emotion, this push was a separation of life and death.
Zhang Rui (张锐), Director of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau (广州市公安局), who participated in the on-site rescue, also had tears in his eyes: "I've been doing this for a lifetime, and I've seen a lot of life and death, but I can't forget this scene."
His back is always an ordinary appearance.
Opening the work record book of the joint defense team, there are no earth-shattering feats, only the daily trivialities.
Whenever villagers expressed their gratitude for their help, he always said very plainly: "What is this? We are all neighbors (街坊)."
A photo is preserved in their work group: Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) is standing in knee-deep water with his back to the camera, manually digging out the debris blocking the sewer opening.
Colleagues recalled that during a heavy rain in June this year, Dayuan Village (大源村) was flooded due to drainage blockage, and traffic was congested for more than 1 kilometer.
It was almost midnight, and after Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) arrived at the scene, seeing that the rain was getting heavier and heavier, he simply took off his shoes, waded barefoot, and used his hands to dig out the clogged garbage bit by bit.
Afterwards, someone said: "This is not your job, you can just report it." But he smiled and said, "There's no time for that. If we wait any longer, the cars will be damaged."
In the eyes of his family, he is just a filial and caring big child.
Now, when she closes her eyes, she sees him cooking in the kitchen—his wife Yao Guizhi (姚桂枝) said that when he rests, he always likes to put on an apron to stew soup and stir-fry dishes. He is very content to see his family eating heartily.
This back also had dreams.
When he first entered society, Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) also went out to venture, but a few years ago, his mother had a serious illness and became hemiplegic. He quit his job and returned to the village, sending his mother to the hospital for check-ups in all weather, taking care of her carefully in the hospital, doing massages and rehabilitation, and his mother's condition gradually stabilized.
In order to take care of his family conveniently, he became a "Joint Defense Little Brother" at his doorstep. Since then, neighbors often saw him patrolling the village. This back is also considered "passing on the family business (子承父业)."
His father, Tang Qiutian (汤秋添), worked in the joint defense team for more than 20 years and often took the young Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) to patrol.
"When he was eight or nine years old, I was still in the team. I caught a thief and told the children about it, and Weipeng's (伟鹏) eyes lit up," said Tang Qiutian (汤秋添), "I just didn't expect that Weipeng (伟鹏) would also join the joint defense team, and I didn't expect..."
What he left me was a thick back.
"I'm not familiar with him, the deepest impression he gave me was that his back was very thick," said Peng Zhiliang (彭志良).
Peng Zhiliang (彭志良) was the survivor who was pushed away by Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏), and is now the deputy director of the local street office and the first village secretary leading Dayuan Village (大源村) to achieve governance from chaos.
Dayuan Village (大源村) is the largest urban village in Guangzhou (广州), and was once listed as a key整治 village due to its dirtiness and messiness. "The fundamental transformation of the village's image began with the restructuring of the system and the leading role of cadres," said He Donggui (贺冬贵), Secretary of the Party Committee of Dayuan Village (大源村).
From 2018 to 2020, Peng Zhiliang (彭志良), who worked in the court, was dispatched by the Baiyun District Committee (白云区委) to Dayuan Village (大源村) as the first village secretary. In order to solve the problems, he and his colleagues strengthened Party building leadership, standardized team management, and followed the mass line, winning the trust of the masses with practical actions, and also making the masses the masters and main force participating in grassroots governance.
Since July 2020, Peng Zhiliang (彭志良) has served as the Deputy Director of the Dayuan Street Office (大源街道办事处), in charge of three-defense work. Whenever there is heavy rain or typhoon heavy rain, he leads the team to stand guard and patrol. He repeatedly emphasized risk investigation the day before the incident, and was still directing the emergency response in the early morning of August 6th, the day of the incident.
"Cadres, cadres, take the lead, so that we can drive the masses to participate in the central work of the Party committee and government," said He Donggui (贺冬贵). Under the leadership of the cadres, Dayuan Village (大源村) has successfully transformed from a "gathering place of contradictions" into a safe and orderly demonstration community step by step.
One villager sighed: "In the past, I only thought they were routine patrols, but now I know that they can mediate disputes, put out fires, and even save lives at critical moments."
Jiang Deguang (姜德光), the first village secretary stationed in Dayuan Village (大源村), said that in the past, villagers "called 110 when something happened," but now they first look for "Joint Defense Little Brothers" and grid members when something happens, and many villagers have also actively registered as volunteers.
Sun Taiping (孙太平), member of the Standing Committee of the Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee (广州市委) and Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, said that this transformation was achieved by the "Joint Defense Little Brothers" represented by Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) with sweat and sacrifice, and is also a concrete result of the Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee's (广州市委) promotion of Party building-led grassroots social governance system construction in recent years.
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Tang Weipeng's (汤伟鹏) heroic deeds of saving others at his own expense have caused repercussions in society—
"There are no earth-shattering feats, only standing up in times of crisis, salute to the hero!"
"The lives of our family of seven were saved by them."
More than 21,000 condolence messages flowed into the Pearl River (珠江), surging with warmth.
Guangzhou (广州) has a super-large real-time population of about 25 million, and social governance is difficult. In recent years, Guangzhou (广州) has established a mass prevention and control team called "Guangzhou Jiefang (广州街坊)" under the leadership of Party building. Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) is one of them.
Since May 2021, "Guangzhou Jiefang (广州街坊)," including joint defense team members, has successfully assisted in handling various emergencies. 21 individuals who acted bravely for justice have emerged from the Guangzhou (广州) joint defense team members, and Tang Weipeng (汤伟鹏) is the first person to die on duty in emergency rescue among the millions of mass prevention and control personnel in Guangdong (广东).
Hong Qian (洪谦), Secretary of the Baiyun District Committee (白云区委), said that Tang Weipeng's (汤伟鹏) heroic deeds embody the feats of ordinary people and demonstrate the spirit of "upward and good, strong and simple (向上向善、刚健朴实)."
In Tang Weipeng's (汤伟鹏) back, an old song is sung among the joint defense team members: "Suddenly looking back, you are still in the romantic world..."
Return to TopThis newspaper Dunhuang (敦煌) September 21st (Reporters Yin Yan (银燕) and Zeng Yichen (曾亦辰)) On September 21st, the 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo opened in Dunhuang City (敦煌市), Gansu Province (甘肃省). Tie Ning (铁凝), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and Chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (中国文学艺术界联合会), attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech.
The theme of this Cultural Expo is "Strengthening Cultural Exchange and Promoting Mutual Learning among Civilizations." More than 1,000 Chinese and foreign guests will attend 17 activities in 7 major categories, including the opening ceremony, meetings and talks, guided tours for important guests, cultural exhibitions, artistic performances, research and exchange, and investment promotion.
Chinese and foreign guests stated that the Dunhuang Cultural Expo will help deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges, build broad consensus, promote mutual understanding and affinity among people of all countries, and the harmonious coexistence of different civilizations, injecting a deeper civilizational force into building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姜 峰
"For nearly 30 years, we have been committed to spreading the story of the Flying Tigers in both the United States and China." Recently, Jeffrey Greene (杰弗里·格林), Chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, who came to Chongqing (重庆) to participate in friendly activities, told reporters.
In 1941, a large group of young American pilots, led by General Chennault (陈纳德), formed the "Chinese Air Force American Volunteer Group" (中国空军美国志愿援华航空队) (Flying Tigers), and fought alongside the Chinese military and civilians against the Japanese invaders with shared hatred and formed a deep friendship. This history has always been remembered by both China and the United States.
On September 3, Greene was invited to participate in the conference commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. "The Chinese friends around me were very excited, their faces full of pride and honor. I was very moved on the scene." Greene said that it was especially important that President Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech at the commemorative meeting, "reiterating to the world China's role in World War II, and the great sacrifices the Chinese people made to defend peace. This conveys a historical revelation, guiding mankind on how to face the future."
"My father was a World War II veteran. When I was a child, my father told me many stories about World War II. My favorite was the Flying Tigers." Greene said, "The history of the Flying Tigers fighting alongside the Chinese military and civilians carries the common memory of the two countries and remains an important link connecting the people of the United States and China." In 1998, Greene initiated the establishment of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, dedicated to spreading the story of the Flying Tigers and enhancing the understanding and friendship between the two peoples. Under the organization of the foundation, nearly 500 Flying Tigers veterans and hundreds of veterans' families have visited China. In September 2023, President Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to letters from Greene and Flying Tigers veterans Moyer (莫耶) and McMullen (麦克马伦), expressing his respect to them.
Greene said that he will continue to move forward on the road of promoting Sino-American friendship and cooperation.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 潘俊强
On the morning of September 3rd, the powerful military music resounded through Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), and the images and sounds of the military parade were broadcast to the whole country and the world. Guo Yuanhu (郭原湖) watched the broadcast and said with emotion, "As a member of the Communist Party, I am extremely proud to be involved in the power supply guarantee for the military parade."
As the grand event came to a successful conclusion and everyone was still immersed in the celebration and joy, Guo Yuanhu (郭原湖) had already led his team to begin the work of dismantling the temporary power supply facilities. It wasn't until the last piece of equipment was removed from Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) overnight that his heart, which had been tense for months, finally relaxed.
Guo Yuanhu (郭原湖), 35, is the head of the Line Center of State Grid Beijing Urban Power Supply Company (国网北京城区供电公司). In this commemorative event, he was mainly responsible for the construction of the temporary power supply project in the Tiananmen (天安门) area. "We identified more than 400 temporary electricity needs. The power supply guarantee requirements were extremely high, the locations were intricate and complex, the difficulty exceeded expectations, and the pressure was indeed very great," Guo Yuanhu (郭原湖) recalled.
In early July, the construction of the temporary power supply project in the Tiananmen (天安门) area was fully launched. In order not to affect the normal travel of tourists during the day, Guo Yuanhu (郭原湖) and his team only had four and a half hours of effective construction time each day, from 11 pm to 3:30 am. The construction period was tight, the tasks were heavy, and coupled with high temperature and humidity, and frequent rainfall, all work had to be done against the clock. Scheduling plans, coordinating vehicles and materials during the day, organizing construction at night... At the end of July, after continuous efforts by Guo Yuanhu (郭原湖) and more than 800 power employees, all temporary power projects in the Tiananmen (天安门) area were completed on schedule. He and his colleagues cleverly "hid" the power boxes, equipment warehouses, and transformer substations in temporary viewing platforms, red walls, and other environmental elements, achieving a unity of function and aesthetics.
Generations of power workers have guarded the light and inherited the responsibility. Now, Guo Yuanhu (郭原湖) and his colleagues have moved to the "new battlefield" of power supply guarantee and are engaged in intense and orderly autumn inspection work.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 万秀斌 张腾扬
On the streets, unmanned delivery vehicles accurately identify roads; underground, sensors monitor the operation of integrated pipe corridors in real time; in the "cloud," massive data is processed at the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心)... In Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北), digital genes have been integrated into the urban fabric.
Recently, the National Data Administration (国家数据局) announced the 2025 pilot list for innovative development of trusted data spaces, and Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) was selected in all three directions of "city," "industry," and "enterprise," taking a solid step in the field of data element innovation.
In May 2023, when General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) inspected Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北), and chaired a symposium on promoting the high-standard and high-quality construction of Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), he emphasized: "Make intelligence, greenness, and innovation the shining name cards of Xiongan New Area (雄安新区)."
Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) is laying out digital infrastructure, building innovative practice platforms, and expanding smart application scenarios, striving to build a convenient and efficient smart city.
Building a Solid Digital Foundation, Constructing a City on the "Cloud"
About 20 meters underground in the Rongdong (容东) area of Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), integrated pipe corridors extend like the city's "arteries." More than 20 types and nearly 10,000 sets of intelligent sensing equipment are deployed in the corridors, monitoring key data such as pipeline pressure and temperature in real time. Each section of the corridor is also equipped with an information model, equivalent to its "ID card."
With a click of the mouse, a three-dimensional information model of a section of the corridor appears on the computer screen. Ma Yongjun (马永君), Minister of the Operation and Management Department of China Xiongan Group Infrastructure Construction Co., Ltd. (中国雄安集团基础建设有限公司), introduced: "Relying on information model technology, during the project establishment phase, it can automatically check indicators such as land red lines and plot ratios in the area, reducing design conflicts between different projects; during the construction phase, collision checks can be performed on underground pipe networks."
Every building, every road, and every section of the pipe corridor has a corresponding digital information model. "Planning and constructing the digital city and the real city simultaneously, coupled with precise sensing equipment, makes urban governance more refined, precise, and intelligent," said Liu Xin (刘欣), General Manager of China Xiongan Group Digital City Technology Co., Ltd. (中国雄安集团数字城市科技有限公司). As of now, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) has built more than 500 kilometers of digital roads and more than 5,600 5G base stations.
In the "cloud" city, urban operations are more intelligent, and behind it is the continuous expansion of the data transmission path, ensuring the Internet of Everything.
"As a pure IPv6 city in the entire area, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) promotes full support for IPv6 in all terminals, systems, and portals," Liu Xin (刘欣) explained. IPv6 is the sixth version of the Internet Protocol, equivalent to the "house number" of the network world. The IPv4 address resources we currently use are gradually being exhausted, while IPv6 will expand IP addresses almost infinitely. Theoretically, it "can assign an IP address to every grain of sand on the earth," and can also greatly improve traceability and ensure data security.
High-speed networks and powerful computing power work together to steadily advance the construction of smart cities.
In the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心), servers flash blue light, and massive amounts of data converge and are processed here. Because the architectural appearance is arched and merges with the reflection in the water, like a lively and bright eye, the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心) is called the "Eye of Xiongan (雄安之眼)."
Adopting advanced cloud computing architecture and ultra-large-scale data storage technology, the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心) has gathered more than 33 billion pieces of various types of data, which can meet the complex data computing needs of multiple fields such as government affairs management, urban planning, and ecological monitoring. The solid digital foundation provides computing power support for refined urban governance.
Building an Innovation Platform, Activating the Digital Economy
On September 11, at the Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) Digital Trade Innovation and Development Conference of the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services, Yao Ming (姚明), Chairman of Dongjian Technology (Xiongan) Co., Ltd. (洞见科技（雄安）有限公司), showed the audience a new device—a trusted data space all-in-one machine: "Through this technology and equipment, data owners can more safely conduct data analysis and artificial intelligence training to explore data value."
On the same day, Yao Ming (姚明) also received a brand-new business license—Dongjian Group (洞见集团) completed the change of business information and was officially renamed "Dongjian Technology (Xiongan) Co., Ltd. (洞见科技（雄安）有限公司)." The Xiongan Artificial Intelligence Industrial Park (雄安人工智能产业园), where the company is located, builds cooperation bridges for enterprises and introduces them to cooperate with public departments and centrally-owned and state-owned enterprises that have settled in the new area, and promotes Dongjian Technology (洞见科技) to participate in the construction of digital infrastructure such as urban computing centers and digital transportation. "We can give full play to the advantages of information security technology and quickly integrate into the overall situation of Xiongan's (雄安) digital development," Yao Ming (姚明) said.
"At the beginning of entering the industrial park, we cooperated with Xiongan Huaqing Zhiyan Technology Co., Ltd. (雄安华清智言科技有限公司), an enterprise in the park, to jointly carry out multi-modal large model training, and related results are expected to be implemented by the end of this year," Yao Ming (姚明) introduced. The park creates a good innovation ecology and industrial synergy environment. The upstream and downstream are just upstairs and downstairs. The gathering of many innovative enterprises greatly accelerates the research and development and transformation process of digital technology achievements.
The potential of the digital economy is fully activated and released, which is inseparable from the construction of innovative industrial ecology and platforms. Xiongan (雄安) focuses on creating a source of independent innovation and original innovation, and has built more than 10 important innovation and industrial platforms, including the Xiongan Science and Innovation Center (雄安科创中心) and the Xiongan Artificial Intelligence Industrial Park (雄安人工智能产业园), to drive the accelerated gathering and development of high-end and high-tech industries in the digital economy.
Today, research and development, assembly and production projects of smart hardware such as servers, robots, Beidou (北斗) modules, and network security have been launched in Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), gathering more than 500 software and information service companies and more than 60 key artificial intelligence companies; Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) has initially formed a digital economy full-chain independent innovation ecosystem, providing key technology and product support for the construction of smart city infrastructure, and providing guarantees for the large-scale implementation and innovative iteration of smart scene applications.
Accelerate Scenario Applications, Promote Smart Empowerment
"Beep beep beep..." An urgent alarm sounded in the Rongdong (容东) Urban Operation and Management Center. According to the previous water and gas usage habits, the data of a single elderly person in a certain community did not change during the period when tap water and natural gas usage data should have been generated, thus triggering an early warning. Five minutes later, community grid members arrived at the scene and found that the elderly person had fainted due to hypoglycemia and immediately launched a rescue.
"The smart meters such as water meters, gas meters, and heat meters in residents' homes realize remote automatic meter reading through the Internet of Things, and can also monitor users' water, gas, and heat usage in real time," said Zhao Chenglong (赵承龙), Secretary of the Party Branch of Dongxili (东西里) Community in Rongdong (容东) area.
Not only community governance, but also smart application scenarios in many fields such as government services, environmental protection, low-altitude management, transportation, and energy are accelerating their implementation.
On the wide and straight streets of Xiongan New Area (雄安新区), multi-functional information poles on both sides of the road integrate traffic lights, millimeter-wave radar, lidar, and gun-ball integrated cameras and other equipment.
"These 'sentinels' collect road information 24 hours a day and upload it to the digital road intelligent operation center platform. The system dynamically optimizes traffic light timing, increasing the road's carrying capacity by 30%," said Wang Zixuan (王子轩), staff member of the Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) Industry and Information Technology Data Bureau (工信科技数据局).
While improving the overall traffic efficiency of the road, this intelligent system also plays a role in subdivided fields.
"The intelligent equipment on the poles captures the figures of children going to and from school in real time, and transmits the travel routes and pictures of their own children to the parents' mobile phones in real time, ensuring the safety of the children and reassuring the parents," said Wang Zixuan (王子轩).
At the beginning of this year, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) also connected DeepSeek (深势科技) to the Xiongan Urban Computing Center (雄安城市计算中心) and innovatively launched the "AI—12345 Hotline" and the "Xiong Xiaozhi (雄小智)" government service assistant to make Q&A and business handling more efficient. As of now, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) has implemented dozens of intelligent applications in the fields of urban governance and people's livelihood services.
Build a platform to accelerate the application of various innovative scenarios in the city. At the final of the 2nd Xiongan Future City Scenario Exchange Series Competition, which ended not long ago, more than 2,700 innovative entities competed on the same stage with more than 3,400 cutting-edge achievements, and the first batch of 120 scenario projects will soon be implemented. With the continuous expansion of intelligent applications and the accelerated transformation of innovative achievements, Xiongan New Area (雄安新区) is striving to depict a new picture of digital-driven and smart-empowered development.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 驰 金 歆
Wearing VR glasses, it feels like taking off and flying, with altitude, temperature measurement data, and other information appearing in the field of vision. Viewers experience the entire process of China Southern Power Grid's drone-based smart inspection safeguarding power grid lines.
An elderly person receives a fraudulent phone call, and thanks to China Mobile's "Zhongyi Xihe Guardian (中移羲和卫士)" full-scenario anti-fraud service, their children simultaneously receive fraud risk alerts and can even remotely "hang up with one click"...
From September 15th to 18th, during the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Week, the Cyber Security Expo and International Promotion Conference for Cyber Security Products and Services was held at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center (昆明滇池国际会展中心) in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南), showcasing important achievements in cyber security technology, industry, talent, and public awareness education.
New technologies empower cyber security, shifting from passive defense to intelligent perception and proactive protection.
As a drone takes off, a warning message pops up on the large screen. In the China Telecom (中国电信) exhibition area, the company's independently developed "Cloud Hunter (云猎)" drone intelligent detection and countermeasure system integrates AI algorithm models, cloud collaboration, and other new technologies to achieve full-process control of drone detection, positioning, identification, and countermeasures. It assists relevant departments in intercepting and cracking down on "black flights" and "erratic flights," helping to create a safe and orderly low-altitude flight environment.
In recent years, AI large models have been widely used in various fields. How can we protect information security? On the "Large Model Attack Interactive Demonstration" screen in the Qi An Xin (奇安信) exhibition area, a series of dialogues constantly scroll upwards.
"We are demonstrating how to attack large model vulnerabilities by changing the input prompts to obtain relevant information and even permissions," said a staff member of the company. The company has created multiple AI-based security products and solutions to test security through human-machine collaboration, achieving the protection of AI large model security.
Cyber security is related to the vital interests of the people. At this expo, a series of new technologies and applications are aimed at real-life needs, strengthening cyber security protection.
Integrating voiceprint, iris, fingerprint, and other non-sensitive authentication technologies to build a secure authentication barrier and ensure "personal operation"... The "gPass" intelligent glasses trusted connection technology framework released by Ant Group (蚂蚁集团) has attracted wide attention. "The gPass framework can also automatically schedule instant and secure message interactions between multiple intelligent agents based on user time and scenario needs, significantly improving the experience consistency of smart glasses," said Pan Feifei (潘菲菲), head of the Ant Group exhibition area.
At the expo site, long queues formed in front of a series of interactive experience projects. In the Kunming (昆明) city exhibition area, visitors can have dialogue and Q&A with "Chunxiao (春晓)," an AI government affairs assistant that deeply integrates dialect interaction and smart policing. In the Tencent (腾讯) exhibition area, visitors are challenging "Spotting AI Disguise" to identify whether images are generated by AI, and the Tencent Zhuque (朱雀) AI detection assistant then provides the answer.
"By setting up themed large screens, displaying typical cases and achievements, and enhancing interactive experiences, we can make cyber security awareness more accessible to people's lives," said Zhang Mingsheng (张明省), director of the Digital Society Division of the Kunming Municipal Data Bureau (昆明市数据局).
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 21st (Reporter Shi Fang (施芳)) On September 19th, the special job fair for disabled people, sponsored by the Beijing Disabled Persons' Federation (北京市残联), was held. More than 60 units, including JD.com (京东) and Xiaomi (小米), provided more than 100 positions. More than 600 disabled people participated, and 156 applicants reached preliminary recruitment intentions with employers.
The job fair's position settings fully considered the skills and employment needs of disabled people, with a wide range of coverage. The categories included modern services and digital industries such as human resources, administration, marketing, information technology, new media operations, and data labeling, as well as industries such as processing and manufacturing, healthcare, and catering services. The event site set up special areas such as an AI all-in-one machine career guidance area, a policy consultation area, and a service guarantee area. The job fair set up an online channel for disabled job seekers who are inconvenient to attend the event, and job seekers can send their resumes through the online registration channel.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Shijiazhuang (石家庄) dispatch, September 21st (Reporter Shi Ziqiang (史自强)) On September 21st, the 2025 Hengshui Lake Marathon and National Marathon Championships (Second Leg) were held in Hengshui (衡水), Hebei Province (河北省). The event was hosted by the Chinese Athletics Association (中国田径协会), the Hebei Provincial Sports Bureau (河北省体育局), and the Hengshui Municipal People's Government (衡水市人民政府), attracting 20,000 runners, including 12,000 challenging the full marathon and 8,000 participating in the fun run.
After fierce competition, Xie Yunce (解云策) of the Tianjin (天津) team ultimately won the men's title at the 2025 Hengshui Lake Marathon and National Marathon Championships (Second Leg). Xu Bingjie (徐冰洁), a Henan (河南) athlete, performed impressively, winning the women's title with a time of 2 hours, 28 minutes, and 10 seconds.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 施 芳 向子丰
In recent years, ride-hailing services have become an important way for people to travel, forming a huge market with over 500 million users. Ride-hailing services have played a significant role in facilitating travel and increasing employment. At the same time, some ride-hailing drivers have stated that the high cost and difficulty in obtaining commercial insurance, which is essential for ride-hailing operations, are hindering the development of the industry.
The insurance premiums for new energy ride-hailing vehicles continue to rise, far exceeding the increase in drivers' income during the same period.
He (何), a ride-hailing driver in Hefei (合肥市), Anhui Province (安徽省), previously paid 8,500 yuan per year for the insurance on his new energy vehicle. When he renewed his insurance last year, the price quoted by the insurance company was too high. He tried to inquire with other insurance companies, but they refused to insure his car, citing that it was a high-risk vehicle. In the end, he could only renew his insurance with the original insurance company.
"Most insurance companies quoted prices of around 14,000 yuan and required the purchase of full coverage. In fact, vehicle damage insurance has a high claim rate. If vehicle damage insurance is not purchased, the premium price should be adjusted. I think a price of 7,000 to 8,000 yuan is more reasonable," He (何) told reporters. "The insurance premiums for gasoline-powered ride-hailing vehicles are lower, but they have also increased to some extent. I hope you can help ride-hailing drivers advocate for this issue."
In addition to the difficulty in obtaining insurance, ride-hailing drivers also face the pressure of rising premiums year after year. Sun (孙), a ride-hailing driver in Nanjing (南京市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), said that his car insurance premium for 2024 was 6,500 yuan. During a driving incident, Sun (孙) inadvertently collided slightly with a roadside barrier to avoid a vehicle that suddenly changed lanes, resulting in damage to the left front headlight and slight deformation of the bumper. The repair cost was about 2,500 yuan, and the insurance company made a normal claim payment. For 2025, Sun's (孙) car insurance premium increased by 30% to 8,500 yuan.
Zhao (赵), a ride-hailing driver in Beijing (北京市), told reporters that the renewal premium for his ride-hailing vehicle also increased even though he had not filed any claims. "The full premium for 2024 was 8,500 yuan, and the premium for 2025 increased to 9,800 yuan," an increase of more than 15%.
Zhao (赵) is not an isolated case. It is reported that the insurance premiums for new energy ride-hailing vehicles have continued to rise in recent years, putting considerable pressure on ride-hailing practitioners. According to the management of Shaanxi Yixing Beibei Network Technology Co., Ltd. (陕西壹行贝贝网络科技有限公司), insurance companies restrict insurance coverage for related models, and some models have insurance quotes as high as 25,000 yuan per year. More than 20 vehicles under their company have been forced to stop operating due to excessively high insurance quotes.
It is understood that there are not many ride-hailing insurance service companies, and most of them are concentrated in a few leading insurance companies. Some leading insurance companies in some regions are not very willing to accept ride-hailing business and set harsh acceptance conditions, such as one insurance company in a city in East China (华东) only being able to process 5 vehicles per day, and requiring counter vehicle inspection and the presence of the legal representative. In many other places, insurance companies only accept renewal business and do not accept new vehicle insurance.
Insurance companies believe that the risk is higher than the premium, and they are not actively underwriting ride-hailing vehicles, especially new energy vehicles.
Why is it difficult to obtain insurance for ride-hailing vehicles?
He (何) mentioned above left a message on the "Leader's Message Board" (领导留言板) of People's Daily (人民网) to reflect the high premium issue of ride-hailing insurance. The relevant departments of Anhui Province (安徽省) replied that the current new energy vehicles, especially new energy taxis and ride-hailing vehicles, are in a special period of "high accident rate, high maintenance, high compensation, and high premiums." There is a phased situation of "car owners complaining about high prices and insurance companies complaining about losses" in new energy vehicle insurance, and they stated that they will promote insurance companies to fulfill their social responsibilities.
"From an overall perspective, the car insurance premiums for new energy vehicles of the same price are often higher than those for gasoline vehicles. Due to differences in vehicle models, car owners' historical accident records, insurance companies' related business operations, and the overall compensation rate in the local market, there are also certain differences in new energy vehicle insurance premiums. Some car owners may encounter a situation where renewal costs increase significantly," said Wang Xiangnan (王向楠), Deputy Director of the Insurance and Economic Development Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院).
Industry insiders pointed out that insurance prices should match risks, and higher accident rates and compensation rates are the main reasons for the higher premiums for ride-hailing vehicles, especially new energy ride-hailing vehicles. An experienced insurance company insider said in an interview that the current new energy vehicles have problems such as high maintenance costs, the lack of socialization of maintenance, the imperfection of maintenance standards, and some new energy vehicle companies compressing the front-end vehicle sales prices and raising subsequent maintenance costs, resulting in high compensation rates for new energy vehicles. "This is not a problem in one link of insurance, but a systematic project involving the quality improvement and upgrading of the new energy vehicle industry," the person said.
Zhang Sheng (张胜), an associate researcher at the School of Business of Yulin Normal University (玉林师范学院), believes that the current ride-hailing insurance pricing method only relies on static indicators such as vehicle age and brand, and does not include dynamic data such as emergency braking frequency, nighttime driving duration, and violation frequency, which cannot match the risk characteristics of ride-hailing's "dynamic operation + high-frequency use." In order to avoid risks, insurance companies increase premiums and set higher insurance thresholds, which is one of the main factors for unfriendly underwriting policies.
In addition, some ride-hailing vehicles are affiliated with ride-hailing companies, and factors such as ride-hailing companies' commissions or the overall compensation rate of company vehicles exacerbate the high cost and difficulty of vehicle insurance.
Wu (吴), a ride-hailing driver in Puyang (濮阳市), Henan Province (河南省), is affiliated with a ride-hailing company. When the insurance was about to expire, the ride-hailing company said: "This year's insurance cost is more than 3,000 yuan higher. If you can buy it yourself, go buy it yourself." Wu (吴) contacted the insurance company to apply for insurance, but the insurance company replied that it only directly connects with the ride-hailing company and does not sell policies to individuals. Unwilling to accept the high premium, "My car is uninsured and can only be parked all the time," Wu (吴) said helplessly.
The difficulty in obtaining insurance and the high premiums have led some ride-hailing drivers to purchase non-commercial insurance. Some people use their personal vehicles to open ride-hailing services and secretly purchase lower-cost non-commercial vehicle insurance in the name of private cars when applying for insurance. Once an accident occurs, the insurance company may refuse to pay. According to industry insiders, more than 20% of the ride-hailing vehicles on a certain platform are insured with non-commercial insurance, and the accident refusal rate is nearly 90%, forming a vicious cycle of "low premiums - high refusal of claims - damage to drivers' rights."
"Theoretically, insurance companies can refuse to pay for commercial vehicles insured with non-commercial insurance. Some insurance companies will partially pay out of humanitarian considerations, but it is still a small part compared to the owner's losses. Therefore, it is not recommended for commercial vehicles to be insured with non-commercial insurance," said an insurance industry insider.
There are also some so-called "pooled insurance" that attract many ride-hailing drivers to purchase at 60% of the price of regular insurance. However, "pooled insurance" has not been approved by the national financial regulatory authorities and has no corresponding supervision, resulting in difficulties in claims settlement.
Promote the construction of a multi-level risk-sharing system and optimize the pricing mechanism of the insurance industry.
In recent years, the number of new employment forms such as ride-hailing drivers has increased significantly. According to statistics from the ride-hailing regulatory information interaction system, as of October 31, 2024, a total of 362 ride-hailing platform companies nationwide have obtained operating licenses, 3.206 million ride-hailing vehicles have obtained transportation permits, and 7.483 million drivers have obtained employment qualifications. Opening a ride-hailing service has become an important channel for re-employment. Some drivers have left the industry because they have not successfully renewed their insurance. High premiums and difficulty in obtaining insurance directly affect the stability and development of the ride-hailing industry.
Many interviewed experts and industry insiders said that on the one hand, ride-hailing insurance is expensive and difficult to obtain, and on the other hand, underwriting ride-hailing is risky and insurance is losing money. To achieve a balance between the two requires comprehensive measures to address both the symptoms and the root causes, starting from improving the overall quality and efficiency of the industry. In addition to further strengthening supervision and consolidating the main responsibility, regulatory authorities need to guide the ride-hailing and insurance industries to jointly explore insurance risk-sharing mechanisms and optimize industry pricing mechanisms.
In response to the problem of difficulty in obtaining insurance for new energy vehicles due to high compensation risks, on January 24 this year, the Financial Regulatory Bureau (金融监管总局), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部), and the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) jointly issued the "Guiding Opinions on Deepening Reform, Strengthening Supervision, and Promoting the High-Quality Development of New Energy Vehicle Insurance," which clearly proposed to innovate and optimize the supply of new energy vehicle insurance, establish a high compensation risk-sharing mechanism, steadily optimize the floating range of independent pricing coefficients, enrich commercial vehicle insurance products, and optimize commercial vehicle insurance benchmark rates. The next day, the "Car Insurance Easy Insurance" platform built by the Shanghai Insurance Exchange (上海保险交易所) was officially launched. New energy vehicle owners can directly sign orders with insurance companies on the platform, reducing intermediate links. He (何) purchased a satisfactory insurance product through the platform this year.
In response to the problem of high premiums for ride-hailing vehicles as commercial vehicles, experts suggest strengthening research on risk pricing based on ride-hailing drivers' driving behavior. Industry insiders said that currently, car insurance is based on vehicle conditions, such as vehicle price and previous year's claims, to determine the premium through actuarial pricing. For ride-hailing vehicles, in addition to the vehicle's own factors, there are also risks brought about by driving routes, drivers' real-time driving behavior, and personal driving habits.
Duan Yan (段艳), a professor at the School of Business of Yulin Normal University (玉林师范学院), and Quan Jiyue (全继月), an associate professor, suggested collecting data such as rapid acceleration and nighttime driving of ride-hailing vehicles to establish a "basic premium + floating coefficient" model. "We can explore dynamic pricing reforms and incorporate indicators such as the number of rapid accelerations, the proportion of nighttime driving, and the number of orders received during peak hours into the pricing factors. We can study risk assessment and pricing mechanisms based on drivers' driving behavior and establish a pricing mechanism for premiums from multiple dimensions such as vehicles, road conditions, drivers, and driving behavior." Because ride-hailing drivers change frequently, we can also discuss how to accurately price and collect premiums on a monthly basis based on the above-mentioned real-time driving data for this industry. Of course, this requires ride-hailing drivers to authorize insurance companies to obtain personal driving data information.
Experts suggest breaking down the barriers between financial supervision, transportation management, and platform data, and establishing a national ride-hailing risk assessment platform to achieve multi-dimensional pricing from vehicles, people, and road conditions. For example, Shanghai (上海市) has piloted the sharing of 12 types of data such as maintenance records, insurance claims, and driving behavior, which has greatly improved the accuracy of premium pricing.
Gu Dasong (顾大松), an associate professor at the School of Law of Southeast University (东南大学), suggested strengthening third-party risk reduction services. By introducing professional institutions to carry out a closed-loop service of "training - monitoring - claims settlement," incorporating risk reduction services into industry standards, and providing premium subsidies to qualified enterprises, an ecosystem of "risk reduction - premium reduction - virtuous cycle of the industry" can be formed.
Some scholars also suggest supporting car companies and platforms to jointly build self-insurance companies. For example, some car companies are piloting a "car company - platform - insurance" tripartite co-insurance, incorporating battery maintenance costs into the risk pool. In 2024, the premiums for pilot vehicles decreased by 18%, and the claims settlement cycle was shortened to 3 days.
"The floating of ride-hailing insurance premiums can promote the development of safe driving behavior among ride-hailing drivers to a certain extent. Through the precise design of differentiated rates for insurance costs, we can promote ride-hailing drivers to actively install in-vehicle safety equipment, strictly abide by traffic rules, reduce the number of accidents and reduce insurance costs through safe driving, forming a positive incentive for safe driving behavior," said an industry insider.
Return to TopIn 2023, to ensure the safety of villagers in Changlong Village (长垅村), Liusi Town (流泗镇), Hukou County (湖口县), Jiangxi Province (江西省), relevant departments used rural revitalization project funds for mountain slope protection, allocating a total of 120,000 yuan to build a 120-meter-long retaining wall, which was completed in September of the same year. Now, in less than two years, the retaining wall has developed multiple cracks (see picture). This raises suspicions about whether there are quality problems with this project and whether it can effectively play its protective role. We have repeatedly reported this situation to the relevant departments, but it has not been resolved so far. We hope to attract the attention of relevant departments, answer the villagers' questions, and take corresponding measures to reassure everyone when traveling.
Xun Yan (浔言), Hukou County (湖口县), Jiangxi Province (江西省)
Return to TopThe Deceptive "Professional Barrage" in Livestreaming Rooms Must Be Regulated
In some livestreaming rooms, barrages such as "Buy it, you won't regret it," "The effect is amazing," and "Personally tested and easy to use" densely flood the screen, attracting consumers to place orders in coordination with the主播's (zhǔbō - "livestreamer") vigorous promotion, becoming a sales routine for many livestreaming rooms. However, many of these "user feedbacks" come from the hands of "professional barrage people." They are hired by merchants to batch-publish pre-written comments in interactive scenarios such as livestreams and short videos, fabricating product efficacy, user reviews, or transaction data, misleading or even deceiving consumers.
Compared with real barrages, the characteristics of "professional barrages" are very distinct. For example, "professional barrages" have a high frequency and concentrated time of publication. The publishing accounts often have a short registration time, few followers, and blank historical speech records or are concentrated in similar promotional livestreams. The IP addresses may be concentrated in the same area. In addition, the content of "professional barrages" is highly homogeneous, mostly extreme positive evaluations such as "must buy" and "super easy to use," lacking the personalized details in real user feedback.
In response, platforms should bear the primary responsibility and build a solid defense line with technical means. Through the information characteristics of "professional barrages," establish an identification and early warning system for abnormal barrages, and take timely folding and shielding measures for barrages involving false advertising, or issue conspicuous risk warnings to users to avoid consumers making irrational consumption due to the inducement of "professional barrages."
Jiang Zhuoqun (蒋卓群), Hangzhou City (杭州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省)
Rural Express Delivery Should Not Be Stuck at the "Last Mile"
Some time ago, I bought some food online for my parents who live far away in the rural hometown. Unexpectedly, the express delivery was only delivered to the supermarket express cabinet in the town, and we were sent a message urging us to pick it up. In many places, rural areas can already deliver goods to the door, but there are still some rural areas like our hometown where express delivery is still stuck at the "last mile," which is really worrying.
Nowadays, there are many elderly people in rural areas, and they have limited mobility. Some villages are far from towns, making it difficult to pick up express delivery in the town. Moreover, some express items are large and heavy, and some fresh fruits and vegetables and frozen foods have a shelf life and are prone to spoilage if stored for a long time.
To promote rural consumption, it is necessary to solve the problem of the "last mile" of rural express delivery. We can use our brains to think of ways, such as multiple express companies jointly delivering to reduce delivery costs; setting up options for delivery to the door in remote rural areas, clearly marking prices, and increasing express delivery fees, so that consumers can choose to have the goods delivered to the door or temporarily stored in the town; express delivery companies can cooperate with supermarkets or agricultural material stations in the village to have them bring express delivery into the village, etc. With the joint efforts of all parties, we can open up the "last mile" of rural express delivery.
Lian Hongning (练红宁), Nanjing City (南京市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 赵 兵
"Most Beautiful Practitioner, Waiting for You to Vote," "Help Vote, Relative's Child," "Voting Has Gifts, Liking Has Rewards, Come and Help"... In life, many people have received voting invitations from friends and relatives, some for vying for awards, and some for participating in competitions. These diverse online votes are intended to highlight the mass base of the participants, but they have spawned problems such as soliciting votes and even buying votes and刷票, and have even formed a gray industrial chain.
Mr. Zhang, a netizen from Nanchong City (南充市), Sichuan (四川), reflected that a local organization held a "Cute Baby Talent Competition" and decided the winner through online voting. "The event itself is a good thing, but the selection result is determined by online voting, and parents have started a voting war. Some people even spend money to buy votes to increase their children's votes. Some children's votes have increased rapidly in a short period of time, which violates the original intention of the event," Mr. Zhang said.
Similarly, Ms. Liu, a reader from Wuhan City (武汉市), Hubei (湖北), also reflected the unfair competition brought about by 刷票. "I participated in a business competition. After the preliminary round, the organizer started online voting. The online voting results are included in the final competition results. Soliciting votes is understandable, but some people obviously bought votes," Ms. Liu introduced. A few hours after the event started, most of the contestants had only dozens or hundreds of votes, but some contestants had exceeded 40,000 votes.
The problem of online 刷票 has a long history, and online 刷票 companies even publicly publish advertisements. The public cannot help but wonder, is online 刷票 legal? "In 2020, the *Regulations on the Governance of Online Information Content Ecology* implemented by the State Internet Information Office (国家网信办) clearly stipulates that users of online information content services and producers of online information content, and online information content service platforms shall not engage in traffic fraud, traffic hijacking, and false registration of accounts, illegal trading of accounts, and manipulation of user accounts through artificial means or technical means, so as to disrupt the order of the online ecology," said Ma Yuan (马媛), a lawyer at Beijing Zhucheng Law Firm (北京市铸成律师事务所).
In recent years, under the continuous crackdown by relevant departments, advertisements for openly 刷票 are rare, but there are still many 刷票 companies lurking on social media. An industry insider revealed that 刷票 is divided into machine 刷票 and manual 刷票. "Machine 刷票 is achieved through software and technical means. It is controllable how many votes are刷, and when they are刷. And the price is cheap. The disadvantage is that it is easy for the organizer to find 刷票 cheating," the industry insider said. "Manual 刷票 is mainly achieved through some WeChat groups and QQ groups. The price is expensive, and 刷票 is slow, but it is difficult for the organizer to identify 刷票 behavior."
A reporter contacted a staff member of a technology company in Beijing (北京) as a customer to inquire about the situation. "70 yuan can刷 10,000 votes, all of which are manual 刷票," the staff member promoted to the reporter, "We have a lot of mothers' WeChat groups here. Each person has 20 mobile phones and card numbers to meet the group entry standard. Although the price is a bit higher, it is guaranteed that the IP addresses are different, which is more reliable than machine刷 companies."
In the interview, the reporter learned that in addition to companies engaged in large-scale 刷票 business, there are also some "freelancers" engaged in 刷票 business. After searching, the reporter joined several WeChat groups for mutual voting assistance.
In a WeChat group named "Paid Voting Like Mutual Assistance Group," the group announcement stipulates: "The voting initiator should send exclusive red envelopes to each voter, with an amount ranging from 0.15 yuan to 0.3 yuan. If there is an urgent need for voting, you can enter another 500-person group, but you need to pay a group maintenance fee ranging from 9.9 yuan to 50 yuan." The reporter saw in the group that there were 刷票 requests for elementary school dance competitions, 刷票 requests for enterprise master selections, 刷票 requests for style displays... Industry insiders introduced that the people in these WeChat groups are called "throwers," and they earn income by helping others vote and like in their spare time.
The fact that 刷票 companies can accurately understand their participation and personal information surprised Mr. Zhao (赵先生) in Chaoyang District (朝阳区), Beijing. "I participated in a competition. On the day the online voting started, I received a call from a virtual operator. The other party accurately stated my name, my office landline number, and the competition project I was participating in. Then, they started to promote the 刷票 business to me, saying that their company was cheap and affordable," Mr. Zhao said.
Industry insiders said that in the 刷票 industrial chain, some companies have detailed internal divisions of labor, such as telephone operators, technicians, and promoters. Much personal information is obtained through illegal theft or fraud.
Online buying and 刷票 damage the fairness and impartiality of competitions or markets, lead to a lack of integrity, and also bring risks to personal information security, but why is it difficult to eradicate for many years? "On the one hand, 刷票 behavior is difficult to obtain evidence, and the cost of investigation and punishment is high. On the other hand, some event organizers, even if they know that someone is 刷票, hope to use soliciting votes to spread and expand the influence of the event," said Yang Donglang (杨东朗), a professor at the School of Public Administration of Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学).
Experts suggest that the organizers should appropriately limit the scope of online voting, such as voting within the unit or system, rather than asking the public to vote for any activity. Yang Donglang believes, "Some manual 刷票 behaviors are difficult to avoid through technical means. Therefore, it is not worth the loss to damage and sacrifice the fairness of the competition in order to expand the influence of the event. It is recommended that the event organizers carefully choose online voting. Without demand, the gray industry of paid 刷票 will naturally be difficult to sustain."
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Return to TopFolk songs, born in the vast fields, are a simple and moving expression of emotion from the working people. Among many folk songs, the melody of harvest always touches people's hearts. A few simple sentences outline the simplicity and hard work of generations of farmers. These beautiful notes flowing from working life continue to develop in the process of inheritance. What changes is the old appearance of this land being replaced with a new one, and what remains unchanged is the emotion of singing about the harvest. With stronger agriculture, more beautiful rural areas, and richer farmers, there are more and more new stories behind the classic folk songs.
As the Autumn Equinox approaches, another harvest festival is ushered in, and it is another year of harvest season. In the fields, in the orchards, and in the fishing grounds, the cheers of harvest are flying, and happy smiles are overflowing. Reporters went to provinces such as Heilongjiang, Shandong, Hubei, Guangxi, Yunnan, and Xinjiang to listen to the joy and expectations of the working people at the time of harvest.
——Editor
Heilongjiang Raohe——
"The Hezhe people cast a thousand nets, and the boats are full of fish in the river"
By Our Reporter Guo Xiaolong (郭晓龙)
The Ussuri River is long and long
The blue river is rippling
The Hezhe people cast a thousand nets
The boats are full of fish in the river
——"Ussuri Boat Song"
At 5 a.m., the Ussuri River is immersed in a light blue mist. The river wind wraps the water vapor and sweeps across the Raohe (饶河) Wharf in Heilongjiang (黑龙江), and the air is filled with a faint fishy smell. On the shore, some fishermen are carrying fishing nets repaired overnight, and the meshes are still stained with undried river water; some are bending over to carry wooden buckets filled with bait, and the wooden buckets collide with the ship's planks, making a "dong dong" sound; others are carefully checking the ship's engine to ensure that nothing goes wrong...
"Let's set sail!" The old captain You Shuangxi (尤双喜), who is over sixty years old, shouted loudly. The fishing net "哗啦" was cast into the river, splashing a silver spray. Two hours later, as the fishing net tightened, plump carp and blue-green carp floundered in the net.
The joy of harvest is not only on the river, but also in the Hezhe Cultural Heritage Center (赫哲文化传习所) on the shore. Hezhe girls are holding fish-patterned drums, imitating the gestures of casting nets and fishing, and performing the "Deer God Dance" for tourists who come here especially.
The stalls of the "Harvest Market" are filled with freshly caught fresh fish and vacuum-packed dried fish. Hezhe girl Pu Qiuyu (浦秋雨) is holding a mobile phone to broadcast live: "This is our Ussuri River chum salmon jerky, dried with traditional craftsmanship, the meat is firm..."
In the camera, fishermen are busy packing and sticking express delivery slips. Boxes are piled up next to the express delivery truck, which will soon be transported to various places. "Last year, relying on e-commerce, my family's income doubled!" Pu Qiuyu smiled particularly brightly, "Not only do we want to let Raohe's good fish 'swim' to the whole country, but also let our Hezhe people's fishing culture 'go' out!"
You Shuangxi looked at the lively scene and said with emotion: "In the past, I was worried about not being able to sell the fish, but now I rely on e-commerce, and everyone is rushing to buy it. The harvest festival is getting more and more flavorful every year!"
Shandong Linyi——
"Ten thousand dan of millet, piled full of warehouses"
By Our Reporter Wang Zhe (王者)
Everyone says
Yimeng Mountain is good
…………
Ten thousand dan of millet
Piled full of warehouses
——"Yimeng Mountain Ballad"
"Look at this millet ear, it grows plump and the color is golden. It feels heavy in the hand." Walking into the millet field in Huangzhuang Village (黄庄村), Sunzu Town (孙祖镇), Yinan County (沂南县), Linyi City (临沂市), Shandong Province (山东省), planter Li Zunying (李尊营) is bending over to check the color of the millet ear. With a slight rub of his fingertips, golden and round millet grains pop out.
Sunzu millet is not only loved by the locals, but also has been certified as a national agricultural product geographical indication. Through cross-village joint construction of industries, Sunzu Town has established 12 professional planting cooperatives and developed 6 millet planting bases. Up to now, the millet planting area in Yinan County has reached more than 10,000 mu, with a total output of more than 2,000 tons.
With the substantial increase in millet production, how to sell it at a good price has become the key to increasing income. Last year, Huangzhuang Village established the Mixiangxiang Planting Professional Cooperative (米香香种植专业合作社) to promote standardized millet planting and implement unified seed selection and unified management.
"Farmers sell millet by themselves, and the price is not guaranteed. Through the cooperative's unified sales, they can earn more than one yuan per catty." Li Zunying has a deep understanding of this, "As everyone pays more and more attention to brands, good millet is becoming a big industry."
Stepping into Linyi Guomi Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. (临沂国米农业开发有限公司), cleaning, rice milling, screening, packaging... machines are running rumblingly, and workers are busy packing and loading trucks. The local millet is shipped from here to all parts of the country.
At present, Yinan County's millet has not only become the "golden grain" for local people to increase their income and become rich, but also has developed into a characteristic pillar industry.
Hubei Honghu——
"Wild ducks and water chestnuts everywhere, the autumn harvest is full of fragrant rice fields"
By Our Reporter Wu Jun (吴君)
Honghu Lake, the waves are lapping
…………
Wild ducks and water chestnuts everywhere
The autumn harvest is full of fragrant rice fields
——"Honghu Lake Waves"
Entering September, in the regenerated rice base in Shakou Town (沙口镇), Honghu (洪湖), Hubei (湖北), after the first crop of rice was harvested, the new seedlings sprouting on the rice stubble have already produced heavy ears of rice. "This year's second crop of rice is very plump, with oily green and thick leaves, and there will definitely be a good harvest." Liu Yongwu (刘永武), director of the Agricultural Technology Service Center of Shakou Town, said, holding up a handful of rice that was being filled.
The regenerated rice planting area in Shakou Town reaches 18,000 mu, which is the township with the largest regenerated rice planting area in Honghu City. "Regenerated rice is sown once. After the first season is harvested, the second season only needs to use the rice stubble left after the first season to germinate and spike again." Liu Yongwu introduced.
Up to now, the regenerated rice planting area in Honghu City has reached about 300,000 mu, which is the largest regenerated rice planting area in Hubei Province. In addition to regenerated rice, as the main grain producing area in Hubei Province, Honghu City's grain planting area exceeded 1.44 million mu last year, and the total grain output was 649,300 tons.
Behind the harvest, there is the support of science and technology. "We are constantly improving the level of mechanization of rice in terms of improved variety selection, rice transplanting, fertilization, and harvesting, so that the technological content in the good 'feng' scene is more sufficient." Yu Zuguo (余祖国), deputy director of the Honghu Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, introduced that the comprehensive mechanization rate of cultivation, planting and harvesting of major crops in Honghu City currently exceeds 80%.
In addition to good machines, Honghu City is also working together in terms of good fields, good seeds, good methods, and good systems, and has built more than 70,000 mu of high-standard farmland, cultivated 300 agricultural technology demonstration entities, and built 20 Hubei Science and Technology Commissioner Workstations, basically covering agricultural townships throughout the city.
Guangxi Xincheng——
"The corn kernels are halfway up the waist, hey halfway up the waist"
By Our Reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河)
The sorghum kernels are high and high, hey high and high
The corn kernels are halfway up the waist, hey halfway up the waist
——"What Kernels are High and High"
In the green gauze tent of Masicun Village (马泗村), Masi Township (马泗乡), Xincheng County (忻城县), Laibin (来宾), Guangxi (广西), the corn stalks are taller than people, and large cobs are knotted around the waist.
At dawn, 53-year-old farmer Qiu Lisheng (邱立生) had already made a round trip from the county seat: "I transported hundreds of catties to the factory and earned 1,100 yuan."
"Thin axis, long grains, and large ears." Qiu Lisheng introduced that unlike other corns, Xincheng waxy corn kernels are milky white and taste good.
In the past, growing corn was for livelihood, but now growing corn is for getting rich. "The output and price are good, and the factory processes many varieties." Qiu Lisheng said.
Waxy corn cobs, waxy corn heads, waxy corn porridge... Walking into Xincheng County Linguanjia Food Technology Co., Ltd. (忻城县林管家食品科技有限公司), a corn becomes 8 categories of more than 30 specifications of products. "We are doing the whole industry chain of fresh waxy corn, including planting, processing, and online sales." Huang Lijin (黄利金), general manager of the company, said that this year the company has newly developed waxy corn cassava soup, waxy corn ice cream, waxy corn snail noodles and other products, "In the past month, online sales have increased by 13.5% month-on-month."
"We have lunch, social security, and wages are paid on time." Quality inspector Luo Yangqiu (罗杨秋) said happily while sorting corn cobs, "Recently, there are many orders, and the busier we are, the happier we are."
In addition to signing a contract with more than 40 farmers to guarantee purchases, Linguanjia Company also newly recruited more than 50 people to work nearby during the upcoming holidays.
It is understood that the annual planting area of waxy corn in Xincheng County reaches 107,500 mu, with about 60,000 planting households, and a total of 28 processing enterprises have been cultivated. The total output value of the entire waxy corn industry chain exceeds 450 million yuan.
Yunnan Shilin——
"The fruits on the tree are waiting for people to pick, distant guests please stay"
By Our Reporter Yang Wenming (杨文明)
The flowers by the roadside are blooming
The fruits on the tree are waiting for people to pick
Distant guests please stay
——"Distant Guests Please Stay"
During this period, the air in Xijiekou Town (西街口镇), Shilin Yi Autonomous County (石林彝族自治县), Kunming City (昆明市), Yunnan Province (云南省), is filled with the fragrance of fruit.
Looking at the fields, rows of ginseng fruit plants are lush and leafy, and golden fruits are dotted among them; visiting the workshop, one by one ginseng fruit passes through intelligent sorting equipment, and soon realizes automatic grading according to weight and sweetness. "The graded ginseng fruit will go to thousands of households through e-commerce platforms and become a 'golden fruit' for getting rich." Bi Ruiqian (毕睿谦), general manager of Shilin Dacheng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. (石林大成农业科技有限公司), said, "There is sweetness in the ginseng fruit that is heading towards a better life."
In fact, ginseng fruit is not "native" here. "In the past, we tried to plant crops such as corn and snow lotus fruit on the rocky desertified mountains in Shilin, but the effect was not ideal." Huang Xinglong (黄兴龙), director of the Economic Crop Station of Shilin County, said that the local area finally tried to introduce ginseng fruit.
After continuous breeding, Shilin ginseng fruit has attracted buyers from all over the country with its golden and full fruit shape, clear and sweet pulp and other characteristics. In the past 20 years, the planting area of ginseng fruit in Shilin County has exceeded 170,000 mu, becoming a leading ginseng fruit producing area in China in terms of planting scale.
The vigorous development of the Shilin ginseng fruit industry is a microcosm of the high-quality development of Yunnan's fruit industry. The plateau low-latitude geographical conditions and three-dimensional climate not only create the excellent quality of Yunnan's fruits, but also can achieve "four seasons of production and year-round supply." In 2024, the area of fruit in Yunnan Province will be stabilized at about 12 million mu, with an output of 14.87 million tons, an increase of 7.7% year-on-year.
Xinjiang Aksu——
"Grapes and melons are sweet and sweet"
By Our Reporter Li Yanan (李亚楠)
Xinjiang is a good place
Good pastures north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
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Grapes and melons are sweet and sweet
Coal, iron, gold and silver are everywhere
——"Xinjiang is Good"
Walking into the Hongqipo Farm (红旗坡农场) in Aksu Prefecture (阿克苏地区), Xinjiang (新疆), the fruit forest that cannot be seen at a glance is lush and leafy, and the rock sugar heart apples hanging on the branches are covered with a thin layer of white frost on the carmine red. "Wait for another frost, and the rock sugar heart will grow." Du Minchao (杜民超), chairman of the Fengqingyuan Fruit Farmers Professional Cooperative (丰庆园果品农民专业合作社), smiled and said, "There will also be activities at that time, the Apple Culture Tourism Festival, which is very lively. The sweetness of apples cannot be hidden!"
The local Apple Culture Tourism Festival has been held for two sessions. Through a series of activities such as the exhibition of agricultural and sideline products, picking experience, and mass cultural performances, it shows the cultural connotation of apples in Aksu Prefecture and the experience of the integration and development of culture and tourism. Patanmu Aisa (帕坦木·艾莎), deputy secretary of the Party Committee and director of the Aksu Regional Forestry and Grassland Bureau, introduced that the apple planting area in Aksu Prefecture has reached 515,300 mu.
Walking into Aksu Prefecture, apple elements can be seen everywhere. Apple planting viewing areas and cultural introduction corridors have been built in parks and scenic spots. In the countryside, in the farmhouses and homestay clusters relying on apple orchards, tourists can enjoy rural leisure tourism.
Relying on apple elements, Aksu Prefecture has also vigorously developed the cultural tourism industry. Every year from April to May, when tens of thousands of acres of apple blossoms are in full bloom, Aksu Prefecture will hold activities such as flower viewing, spring outings, flower sea photography, and pastoral sketching. In autumn, the orchard opens picking experience projects to give tourists a full sense of experience. In addition, the orchard also provides "fruit tree adoption" services. Tourists can adopt a fruit tree and watch the growth process remotely through video. After maturity, the orchard will mail the apples home. In 2024, Aksu Prefecture received 36,172,700 tourists, with a total tourist expenditure of 22.105 billion yuan.
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"Enterprises in the park basically have their own 'carbon accounts'." In the Nanchuan Industrial Park (南川工业园区) of Xining (西宁) City, Qinghai Province (青海省), Li Xiaojing (李晓静), a carbon emission management specialist at Lihau Semiconductor, has been in the industry for more than 3 years. Her main job every day is to analyze the carbon emissions of each production process of the enterprise and the implementation of carbon emission reduction by the enterprise. "Previously, we could only roughly estimate based on electricity consumption. Now, with the green electricity traceability system, we know exactly how much thermal power and clean energy are used, and there are no more 'unclear accounts'."
The "carbon account" is a green account tailored for enterprises by the Qinghai Branch of the People's Bank of China (人民银行青海省分行). "'Carbon account' includes a total of 6 core indicators in two dimensions: carbon emissions and green electricity usage. We have established implementation plans, business guidelines, carbon efficiency evaluation and other working mechanisms to guide financial institutions to incorporate 'carbon account' data into credit decisions, and provide preferential treatment in terms of loan interest rates, terms, and amounts for enterprises with significant carbon emission reduction achievements," said Shan Chengying (山成英), a staff member of the Qinghai Branch of the People's Bank of China (人民银行青海省分行).
"In the process of technological transformation, traditional enterprises have enjoyed different degrees of financial service preferences based on the 'carbon account', and have more motivation to embark on the road of carbon emission reduction, promoting energy conservation and technological transformation." Li Yaqi (李亚奇), Director of the Financial Research Department of the Qinghai Branch of the People's Bank of China (人民银行青海省分行), introduced that as of the end of July this year, 921 key enterprises in Qinghai Province (青海省) have established "carbon accounts", and financial institutions have cumulatively issued 32.169 billion yuan of "carbon account" linked loans, saving enterprises a total of 243 million yuan in interest expenses.
The "carbon account" is a microcosm of financial institutions in Qinghai Province (青海省) innovating financial services and helping enterprises develop greenly.
The Yangqu Hydropower Station (羊曲水电站) on the Yellow River (黄河) is located at the junction of Xinghai County (兴海县) and Guinan County (贵南县) in Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (海南藏族自治州). "The project is huge in scale, and there was a large funding gap in the early stage. The Qinghai Branch of the National Development Bank (国家开发银行青海省分行) has adopted a full life cycle of financial support for the construction of the Yangqu Hydropower Station (羊曲水电站), using different loan products to support from project planning, immigration, construction equipment preparation, etc. Now, the Yangqu Hydropower Station (羊曲水电站) has been officially put into operation," introduced a staff member of the Qinghai Branch of the National Development Bank (国家开发银行青海省分行).
"In order to build a bridge for bank-enterprise docking, we have successively held 6 docking meetings for financial support for clean energy and green computing power industries." Shan Chengying (山成英) introduced, "The focus of the docking meeting is to recommend the Qinghai Province (青海省) clean energy and green computing power enterprise directory to financial institutions, and guide various banks to use financial products such as credit, equity financing, and factoring to fully protect the growth of clean energy and green computing power enterprises throughout the cycle."
"As of the end of the second quarter of this year, the credit balance of the three sectors of equipment manufacturing, facility construction and operation, and pumped storage power station construction in the clean energy industry alone increased by 40.5%, 22.1% and 34.7% year-on-year, respectively, and the 'drip irrigation effect' has been further amplified," introduced Zhai Xiangyi (翟向祎), Governor of the Qinghai Branch of the People's Bank of China (人民银行青海省分行).
As the "Water Tower of China (中华水塔)", Qinghai Province (青海省) is rich in ecological tourism resources. However, due to its remote location, many resources are **养在深闺人未识** (yǎng zài shēn guī rén wèi shí - "raised in a deep boudoir, unknown," refers to something of great value being hidden or undiscovered due to its location or lack of promotion). "Qinghai (青海) is a national ecological strategic location, and it invests more in desert management, soil and water conservation, and forest and grass carbon sequestration, but the returns are slow," said Shan Chengying (山成英).
In 2024, the Qinghai Branch of the People's Bank of China (人民银行青海省分行) took the lead in issuing the "Qinghai Province Ecological Product Financial Service System Construction Plan (青海省生态产品金融服务体系建设方案)", and established and improved the green channel for ecological project loans. In recent years, the Qinghai Branch of the People's Bank of China (人民银行青海省分行) has guided various banks to innovate financial products, using the future toll rights of tourist attractions as accounts receivable pledges, creating a model for empowering the value of ecological tourism to accelerate the realization of future accounts receivable, and has cumulatively provided 20 loans totaling 1.177 billion yuan to enterprises such as Qinghai Lake Tourism Group Co., Ltd. (青海湖旅游集团有限公司).
As of the end of the second quarter of this year, the balance of green loans in Qinghai Province (青海省) was 213.105 billion yuan, accounting for 26.82% of the balance of various loans, an increase of 9.936 billion yuan compared with the beginning of the year. "The Qinghai Branch of the People's Bank of China (人民银行青海省分行) is accelerating the improvement of the green financial policy framework and incentive mechanism, enriching the green financial product system, and injecting green financial vitality into the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, the construction of a clean energy industry highland, the development of new quality productivity of green computing power, and the realization of ecological product value," said Zhai Xiangyi (翟向祎).
Return to TopThis reporter learned from the Immigration Management Cooperation Sub-forum of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum (Lianyungang) 2025 held recently in Lianyungang (连云港), Jiangsu Province (江苏省): From January to August, national border inspection agencies cumulatively inspected 460 million inbound and outbound passengers, an increase of 14.9% year-on-year. Among them, 220 million were mainland residents, and 180 million were residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, an increase of 15.4% and 11.2% respectively year-on-year; 51.268 million were foreigners, an increase of 27.8% year-on-year, of which 15.89 million foreigners entered the country visa-free, accounting for 62.1% of the foreigners entering the country, an increase of 52.1% year-on-year.
From January to August, national border inspection agencies cumulatively inspected 24.482 million inbound and outbound means of transportation (trains, ships, vehicles), an increase of 16.2% year-on-year, including 662,000 flights, 71,000 trains, 294,000 ships, and 23.452 million motor vehicles, an increase of 17.1%, 4.9%, 3.8%, and 16.4% respectively year-on-year.
Return to TopBeijing, September 21st (Reporter Ge Mengchao (葛孟超)) The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (国家外汇管理局) recently released data on bank foreign exchange settlement and sales, and bank client foreign-related receipts and payments for August. The data shows that in August, banks settled 211.8 billion US dollars and sold 197.1 billion US dollars; bank clients had foreign-related income of 638.3 billion US dollars and foreign payments of 635 billion US dollars.
"China's foreign exchange market operated smoothly in August," said Li Bin (李斌), Deputy Director and Spokesperson of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (国家外汇管理局). First, foreign exchange market transactions remained active. In August, cross-border receipts and payments of non-bank sectors such as enterprises and individuals reached 1.3 trillion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 8%. Among them, cross-border receipts and payments of both current and capital accounts increased, and cross-border trade and investment and financing developed steadily. Second, the supply and demand of the foreign exchange market was generally balanced. In August, cross-border capital had a net inflow of 3.2 billion US dollars, and bank foreign exchange settlement and sales had a surplus of 14.6 billion US dollars. By item, the net inflow of funds for trade in goods remained stable, foreign capital generally had a net purchase of domestic stocks and bonds, and the net outflow of funds for trade in services and investment income fell back from seasonal highs.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) September 21st dispatch (Reporter Qiu Chaoyi (邱超奕)): A reporter learned from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (中国民航局) that starting October 1st, electronic itineraries will be uniformly used for domestic passenger transportation services in civil aviation, and paper itineraries will no longer be provided.
It is reported that the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局), the Ministry of Finance (财政部), and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (中国民用航空局) jointly issued the "Announcement on Promoting the Use of Fully Digital Electronic Invoices for Civil Aviation Passenger Transportation Services." Starting December 1, 2024, the use of electronic itineraries will be fully promoted for domestic passenger transportation services in civil aviation, with a transition period set until September 30, 2025. During the transition period, both electronic and paper itineraries can be used. After the transition period, paper itineraries will no longer be provided.
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Return to TopXi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, pointed out: "The rich practices of reform and opening up and socialist modernization in the new era are a 'gold mine' for theoretical and policy research." Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China's economic strength, comprehensive national strength, and international influence have achieved historical leaps. The vivid practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics contains enormous impetus, vitality, and potential for theoretical innovation. International relations research belongs to the category of theoretical research and is an important branch of social sciences. It is also related to the formulation of a country's foreign policy. Facing the strategic overall situation of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the great changes unseen in a century in the world, how can we adhere to Xi Jinping's (习近平) diplomatic thought as a guide, construct a Chinese-style independent international relations knowledge system that matches the two overall situations, and provide China's own theoretical framework for understanding and responding to changes in the international situation? Based on promoting the great practice of Chinese-style modernization, how can we deepen practical propositions into theoretical topics, and then answer the questions of China, the world, the people, and the times? Around these issues, the *People's Tribune* (人民论坛) magazine invited Zheng Yongnian (郑永年), Presidential Chair Professor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) (香港中文大学（深圳）), Dean of the School of Public Policy, and Dean of the Qianhai Institute for International Affairs (前海国际事务研究院), to conduct exchanges.
China and the West have different experiences in international relations, and Chinese theories should be used to interpret Chinese practices.
*People's Tribune* (人民论坛) Magazine: Constructing a Chinese-style independent knowledge system has become a research hotspot in academia. As far as the discipline of international relations is concerned, what are the realistic backgrounds for constructing a Chinese-style independent knowledge system?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): Since General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed "constructing a Chinese-style independent knowledge system," this proposition has become the focus of attention and research in theoretical and academic circles. Constructing a Chinese-style independent knowledge system is also the long-cherished wish of generations of Chinese scholars. Chinese-style modernization practice is unprecedented, providing a strong impetus and broad space for theoretical creation and academic prosperity. After years of development, China has grown from a poor and weak backward agricultural country to the world's second largest economy, becoming a responsible major country with strong international influence on the world stage. Facing the great changes unseen in a century in the world, and China being at a critical period of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, there is an urgent need to construct a Chinese-style independent international relations knowledge system.
From a historical and realistic perspective, the construction of a Chinese-style independent international relations knowledge system has a long and rich practical experience. China has a civilization history of thousands of years without interruption and rich diplomatic practices, a painful experience of being invaded by imperialism in modern times, and successful experiences in various fields since the founding of New China, especially in the new era. If we can conceptualize, theorize, and systematize these practical experiences, we can not only generate various different international relations and foreign policy theories, but also form theoretical tools that can truly explain and predict international relations and foreign policy practices, and inject strong development momentum into the international academic community with a Chinese-style independent international relations knowledge system.
*People's Tribune* (人民论坛) Magazine: What challenges do scholars face in the actual construction process?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): First of all, in terms of thinking, some scholars still intentionally or unintentionally mechanically apply Western ways of thinking or Western theories to interpret Chinese practices, without fully considering how Chinese practices are generated and developed. Since the reform and opening up, the Chinese academic community has cultivated a considerable international relations research team and produced increasingly mature theoretical results. Once, several Western international relations theories, including (neo)liberalism, (neo)realism, and constructivism, were once popular in the domestic academic community. In recent years, with the enhancement of our scholars' independent awareness, this phenomenon has changed greatly.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Whether our philosophy and social sciences have Chinese characteristics depends ultimately on whether they have subjectivity and originality." Since the new era, the vast number of scholars in our country have realized that we cannot copy Western theories to interpret and summarize China's international relations experience, but must carry out independent innovation from China's historical traditions. Just as Western scholars often look for ideological sources from the "international relations" between ancient Greek city-states, some domestic scholars have also tried to find inspiration from Chinese ancient history, especially the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. From that time to modern times, China has rich experience in handling relations between countries. Summarizing China's experience is very important, but the process is not easy, and at least two major problems need to be solved.
First, when summarizing China's historical experience, it is necessary to avoid analyzing Chinese experience in Western ways of thinking. Some of China's ancient historical experiences have been used by some people as cases to verify Western concepts and theories. It seems that there is academic innovation, but in fact it is "Western concepts, Chinese materials" and "Western propositions, Chinese cases." Such research appears to be dominated by China on the surface, but it cannot form original concepts and theories based on Chinese experience.
Second, international relations are realistic and changing, and the environment faced by modern China and ancient China is very different. China's ancient knowledge and experience can be used for reference, but it is difficult to help us establish a knowledge system that can completely explain modern international relations. Western scholars draw on the historical experience of interaction and war between ancient Greek city-states, mainly to explore the essence of international relations, so they borrow some concepts that are useful to them, such as hegemony, power, and alliance.
*People's Tribune* (人民论坛) Magazine: What are the important significances of constructing a Chinese-style independent international relations knowledge system?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): Western international relations theories are based on the international relations and foreign policy practices of Western countries, which can explain Western experience, but cannot explain China's international relations and foreign policy practices. Obviously, China and the West have different experiences in international relations. In fact, there is no one or several international relations theories applicable to all countries in the world, nor is there one or several international relations theories that can be directly applied. Even among Western countries, the international relations theories of European countries and the United States are not exactly the same, although they have similarities in culture. Furthermore, even among European countries, the focus of international relations theories in various countries is different.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must accelerate the construction of a Chinese discourse and narrative system, use Chinese theory to interpret Chinese practice, use Chinese practice to sublimate Chinese theory, and create new concepts, new categories, and new expressions that integrate China and foreign countries, so as to more fully and vividly demonstrate the Chinese story and the ideological and spiritual power behind it." China's independent international relations knowledge system is not only based on China's international relations practical experience, but also inherits and develops China's excellent traditional culture. Constructing a Chinese-style independent international relations knowledge system has at least two important significances. On the one hand, it can be used to explain China's international relations and foreign policy practices. China has accumulated extremely rich international relations and foreign policy practical experience in the fields of peripheral diplomacy, major country diplomacy, regional integration, and economic globalization, which needs to be comprehensively summarized and upgraded to a theoretical system. On the other hand, it can provide methods for the world to understand China's international relations practices and foreign policies. A few Western countries have a unclear understanding of China's international relations and diplomatic concepts, and even deliberately distort and mislead them, which requires us to provide the world with the correct methods to understand China. If we cannot provide the world with concepts and theories that can explain China's international relations and foreign policy practices, the world will find it difficult to accurately understand China.
Geopolitics affects not only a country's international relations practices, but also shapes the country's concepts and ideas about international relations.
*People's Tribune* (人民论坛) Magazine: From the perspective of the generation and development process of Western international relations concepts and ideas, what are the key factors?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): Geopolitics is a key factor. Geopolitics affects not only a country's international relations practices, but also shapes the country's concepts and ideas about international relations. The emergence of modern international relations can be traced back to Europe. European geopolitics has profoundly influenced European international relations practices and international relations theories.
European international relations are based on sovereign states, and the concept of sovereignty determines both the internal structure of modern sovereign states and the relations between countries. Emphasizing the equal legal status of sovereignty is an important feature of European international relations. Why emphasize equality? Mainly because modern Europe did not produce a superpower, and the major countries were relatively equal in strength, and no country could completely dominate another country. Precisely because of the de facto relative equality, European countries emphasize equality when dealing with relations, and this equality is reflected through international law.
Another important feature of European international relations is the politics of alliances and the balance of power between countries. Establishing the principle of sovereign equality between countries does not mean that they will not face the "security dilemma under anarchy" that exists in international relations reality, that is, the emergence of sovereign states pursuing private interests will pose a threat to another country. Therefore, alliances between countries have become an important strategy to prevent the threat of another country or another country's alliance. Two equally matched groups of countries can form mutual restraint.
The third feature of European international relations is the maritime expansion strategy, which is closely related to geopolitics. Many European countries are coastal countries, familiar with the ocean, but internal resources are very limited, which has prompted these countries to take the maritime development strategy.
*People's Tribune* (人民论坛) Magazine: How have the international relations theories and practices of the United States developed? Is it also related to geopolitics?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): Conceptually, the international relations theories of the United States are deeply influenced by Europe. But in fact, the international relations theories of the United States are very different from those of Europe. The international relations theories of the United States were basically created and developed by European scholars who immigrated to the United States. The ability of the United States to become a hegemonic country and maintain hegemony is also closely related to its geopolitical location.
In most cases, the United States lacks direct and fierce geopolitical competition with Europe and European countries. This factor is very important and determines that the United States can become the leader of Western countries after World War II. It is hard to imagine that if the United States were located in Europe, European countries would still accept the leadership of the United States. The strength of European countries is comparable, and it is difficult for one country to establish absolute hegemony. Among all major countries, the United States has a relatively simple geopolitical environment, with two major land neighbors: Canada and Mexico. The United States has successfully established a North American Free Trade Area centered on itself and able to consolidate its position.
*People's Tribune* (人民论坛) Magazine: In addition to geopolitical factors, what other important means does the United States use to maintain its hegemony?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): The first is market economic means. The market not only integrates the relations between the United States and its allies, but also reduces the cost of maintaining allied relations. Maintaining alliances by economic means is "softer" than by political and military means, and is more easily accepted by other countries. The second means is to "tax" other countries. The relatively simple geopolitical environment originally made the United States capable of expanding its international influence. Factors such as the ability to influence the international economic and trade system, the US dollar being an international currency, and itself being a consumer power make the United States capable of "taxing" its allies and even other countries, and can force other countries to bear and share the costs of maintaining the US hegemonic position.
Western international relations theories reflect the above facts and are arguments for the international status and behavior of the United States. Whether it is (neo)realism, (neo)liberalism, or various variants within these theories, such as hegemonic stability theory and democratic peace theory, they are all direct reflections and defenses of the international relations practices of the United States, not the general laws of international relations.
In fact, since modern times, many countries have built regional orders or international orders centered on themselves. Objectively speaking, it is also a more realistic strategic choice to build a regional order or international order based on the actual conditions of the country. However, it is necessary to point out two cognitive errors that are prone to occur: one is to think that one's own country is civilized, while other countries are barbaric; the other is to not consider the interests of other countries when formulating and implementing foreign policies, which is manifested as national priority, especially extremely selfish diplomatic behavior. If these two cognitive errors are vigorously promoted and transformed into practice, it violates the basic norms of international relations.
*People's Tribune* (人民论坛) Magazine: From a historical perspective, how has geopolitics mainly affected China's diplomacy?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): In traditional society, China did not produce international relations concepts and theories in the modern sense, but this does not mean that China did not have policies and experience in handling international relations. It can be clearly seen from the policies at that time that China's foreign exchanges were also affected by geopolitics. From the border to the periphery to the world, this is the traditional Chinese international relations thinking order. The most important focus of traditional Chinese geopolitics is the border issue. Around the border issue, the influence of traditional Chinese geopolitics on China's diplomacy is mainly manifested in the following characteristics.
First, it emphasizes defense for the purpose of maintaining its own peace. A relatively obvious example of this feature is the construction of the Great Wall to defend against foreign enemies. Historically, China has not developed an expansionary diplomatic strategy like the West.
Second, it emphasizes the internal unity of the land country. Although China has a long coastline and developed advanced navigation technology very early, it has not been transformed into a driving force for developing overseas relations. Zheng He's voyages to the West can illustrate this point. Ancient China did not become a country that relied on maritime development, not because of a lack of ability, but because of the policy choices at that time. In fact, China is not a country "locked" by land, and making such a choice in policy is also affected by geopolitics. China is surrounded by so many countries, precisely because it is surrounded by many countries, peripheral diplomacy has become the focus of China's international relations. Dealing with border issues has always been the main direction of China's traditional diplomacy.
Third, the tribute system with open colors. In recent years, there has been more research on the tribute system in academia. Some scholars believe that the tribute system shows that ancient China only wanted other countries to obey on the surface and did not develop its own strength externally. This is a misunderstanding or distortion under the influence of Western international relations theories. In fact, ancient China emphasized the concept of "tribute" rather than "tribute." "Tribute" is a term imposed on China by Western scholars. If viewed from the modern concept, the "tribute" system is more like the current "unilateral opening." After foreign envoys presented gifts to the Chinese court, they could obtain gifts of greater value from the Chinese emperor and often obtain the right to do business in China. It needs to be emphasized that the formation of the tribute system is also related to geopolitics and is a system design of ancient China to stabilize the surrounding environment.
Regardless of how people evaluate China's traditional diplomacy, this diplomacy has been maintained for thousands of years. Ancient China's border governance and peripheral and regional diplomacy were quite successful. A simple fact is that other forms of empires have undergone complex evolutions and even disintegration, while China has largely retained its traditional territory. How was this done? Many people emphasize cultural factors. Culture is certainly important, but how do cultural factors work? The fact that China has been able to create a culture with strong cohesion in the long historical process is itself related to geopolitics. In world history, many empires only focused on external expansion and ignored internal cultural construction, so they lacked internal cohesion.
Forming an independent knowledge system that can scientifically explain and predict China's international relations and diplomacy.
*People's Tribune* (人民论坛) Magazine: How should we grasp the new positioning of contemporary China in international relations?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): With the changing contemporary geopolitical conditions, international relations have become more complex. In line with China's status as a major power, Xi Jinping's (习近平) diplomatic thought puts forward a series of new concepts, new ideas, and new strategies for handling international relations. Among them, developing global partnerships has become an important innovation in China's diplomatic theory and practice in the new era. Standing at the height of the historical development of mankind, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has profoundly grasped the future destiny of mankind and the general trend of the times, put forward the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, and pointed out the direction and provided fundamental guidelines for promoting global cooperation and building a new type of international relations. China adheres to the global governance concept of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, and creatively proposes the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," reflecting China's role as a responsible major country.
At the practical level, China and ASEAN are each other's largest trading partners, and both sides have fully completed the upgrade negotiations for the Free Trade Area 3.0 version; since its establishment in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has continued to grow and has become the world's largest regional organization with 26 participating countries, cooperation in more than 50 fields, and an economic aggregate of nearly 30 trillion US dollars, and its international influence and appeal are increasing day by day; strengthening the alignment of development strategies and deepening the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road"; the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the New Development Bank of BRICS countries are playing an increasingly important role in global financing governance; and so on. These practices show that the genuine multilateralism, equal and orderly world multipolarization, universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations advocated by China have achieved fruitful results, and China's international influence, appeal, and shaping power have been significantly enhanced.
People's Tribune Magazine: What are the distinct characteristics of China's diplomacy in the new era?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): The strategic autonomy and initiative of China's diplomacy in the new era have been significantly enhanced, showing the following characteristics.
First, major-country diplomacy. President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Major-country relations are related to global strategic stability, and major countries shoulder special responsibilities. China is committed to promoting coordination and cooperation among major countries and expects major countries to live in harmony, with no conflict or confrontation, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation." Major-country diplomacy has become an important part of China's foreign exchanges and is China's development of relations with major countries. Major-country diplomacy is very important because it affects the structure of the international order. If China is to fulfill its responsibility to promote global governance reform, it must participate in major-country diplomacy and become an important member. Today, China frequently interacts with all major countries, including Russia, the United States, France, and India, not only to safeguard its own interests but also to establish a more just and reasonable international order.
Second, development diplomacy. President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Countries that are ahead should sincerely help other countries develop. Extinguishing other people's lights will not make oneself brighter; blocking other people's roads will not make oneself go further." China's diplomacy shows the distinct characteristics of development diplomacy. Development diplomacy mainly refers to diplomacy with the vast number of developing countries, which we often call the Global South. Since modern times, many developing countries have been reduced to colonies of Western countries. In the process of modernization, Western countries plundered the resources of developing countries and regarded developing countries as raw material producing areas and markets for dumping goods, making it difficult for developing countries to develop themselves. More seriously, after some Western countries developed, they removed the ladders they climbed up, hindering developing countries from obtaining equal development rights. As the world's largest developing country, China adheres to the concept of unity, cooperation, and common development, and while developing itself, it also brings more new development opportunities to the vast number of developing countries and helps developing countries achieve development. We deeply realize that if some countries develop while others do not, the world economy will be unbalanced, and the international community will find it difficult to achieve sustainable development goals. Therefore, China proposes the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," advocating that it is good for itself and also good for others, paying attention to the fact that 众人拾柴火焰高 (zhòng rén shí chái huǒ yàn gāo - "many people collect firewood, the flames rise high," many hands make light work) and helping each other go further, seeking common development and win-win cooperation, and promoting the economic development and improvement of people's living standards in co-building countries.
Third, open diplomacy. Opening up has become a distinct feature of contemporary China's international relations and diplomatic practice. Open diplomacy is mainly manifested in three levels. The first level is genuine multilateralism. The multilateralism promoted by some countries is essentially exclusive and "small cliques" specifically targeting third countries. The genuine multilateralism practiced by China is open and inclusive, does not target any other country, but is committed to solving common problems facing the world. The second level is institutional opening up. Rules and standards are the institutional conditions for the operation of the international order. China's economy has achieved high-quality development and is increasingly integrated into the tide of world economic development, taking solid steps in rule alignment and institutional opening up. China actively participates in the formulation of international rules and practices the global governance concept of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits. The third level is a responsible major country. China grants 100% tariff-free treatment to products from all least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and continuously promotes world development with a higher level of opening up. In fact, no matter which level it is, China's opening-up policy has become an effective way for China to provide international public goods to the world.
People's Tribune Magazine: Based on the fertile ground of China's major-country diplomacy practice with Chinese characteristics, how should we carry out this arduous and complex systematic project of constructing China's independent international relations knowledge system?
Zheng Yongnian (郑永年): The practical basis for constructing China's independent international relations knowledge system is clear, that is, the creative transformation of China's international relations and diplomatic practice from tradition to the present.
First, it is necessary to re-understand and expound the traditional wisdom of China in handling international relations. For example, the tribute system. There is a reason why this system can exist and develop for thousands of years. From a conceptual point of view, this is a kind of moral realism, which is a practical expression of 穷则独善其身，达则兼济天下 (qióng zé dú shàn qí shēn, dá zé jiān jì tiān xià - "when poor, cultivate one's own morality; when successful, benefit all under heaven," take care of oneself when in poverty, and help others when successful), which recognizes the responsibility of major countries and takes into account the sustainable development of major countries themselves. An important factor for China's ability to maintain a vast territory for a long time is that the tribute system is a regional and international order system with high flexibility.
Second, correctly understand the circle structure of China's international relations and diplomatic practice. The aforementioned order structure of ancient China from the borderlands (land borderlands and marine borderlands) to the periphery and then to the world has undergone a creative transformation in modern times. If the circle structure emphasizes national security, then the contemporary Chinese global view and international view reflect a wider range of international exchanges, and the international relations principles that China adheres to are the same whether in the periphery or internationally.
Third, non-interventionism. Whether in ancient or modern times, China has never actively interfered in the affairs of other countries. The result of individual Western countries interfering in the affairs of other countries is that the interfered countries cannot form an independent order, and when the balance of international power changes, these countries may fall into a state of anarchy. Interventionism is a direct reflection of Western monistic values. China practices genuine multilateralism, seeks to deal with all countries, but never actively interferes in the local order. China has been with Southeast Asian countries for thousands of years and has never turned any country into its colony. The history of China being invaded by imperialism in modern times has not only continued China's non-interventionism but also strengthened it.
Fourth, contact and autonomy. China has never been the isolated and closed country that the West says it is. On the contrary, China is deeply interested in exploring the world, otherwise there would be no historical Silk Road and no "Belt and Road" initiative today. China advocates 达则兼济天下 (dá zé jiān jì tiān xià - "when successful, benefit all under heaven," help others when successful), and contact with the world. The traditional theme is "harmony brings wealth," and the contemporary theme is common development. China emphasizes its own autonomy and autonomy and also respects the autonomy and autonomy of other countries. Although the concept of sovereignty originated in the modern West, in essence, many traditional practices of China's foreign exchanges have embodied the connotation and requirements of sovereignty. Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that follows the path of peaceful development, which is valuable because it achieves development and maintains independence. This is China's pursuit and the principle that China adheres to for other countries.
Fifth, opening up and continuous development. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "China's opening up to the outside world is not to sing a solo show, but to welcome all parties to participate together; it is not to seek spheres of influence, but to support the common development of all countries; it is not to create its own back garden, but to build a garden shared by all countries." Among all the major civilizations that have existed and exist today, Chinese civilization demonstrates a distinct openness. Opening up is not only reflected at the material level but also at the spiritual level. The Chinese people know that only in an open state can they achieve sustainable development; and only in an open state can China benefit the world and develop together with other countries. If you are good, others will be good; if others are good, you can be better. This is the style displayed by contemporary China's international relations and diplomatic practice, and it is also the inheritance and promotion of excellent traditional Chinese culture.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the vast number of party members and cadres should "maintain a sense of urgency and a spirit of proactive accomplishment with a strong sense of political responsibility and historical mission, and a fighting spirit of advancing despite difficulties, implement work with the spirit of nailing down, and strive to create achievements that can stand the test of practice, the people, and history." However, at present, some local areas and departments are keen on "labeling" when implementing work. For example, they regard "holding a meeting" as "implementing," satisfied with procedural compliance and loud statements; they package "writing materials" as "accomplishing a career," indulging in exquisite ledgers and brilliant reports; they equate "filling in numbers" with "seeing results," reveling in glamorous reports and eye-catching achievements. This kind of "label-style" implementation seems comprehensive and lively, but in reality, it is superficial and perfunctory. It uses "point-to-point" false moves to replace the real effort of "seeing it through to the end." Even if it is full of "completion labels," it is difficult to hide the floating essence of problems remaining the same and chronic diseases not being eradicated.
No matter how well the "label" is affixed, it is ultimately a fleeting impression; if the "real root" is not deeply rooted, development will eventually become a tree without roots. The problem with "label-style" implementation lies in "paying attention without putting your heart into it, using effort without exerting all your strength." The root cause is the misplaced performance concept and the lack of ability and skills of party members and cadres. Some party members and cadres have a distorted view of performance. They are not afraid of the dissatisfaction of the masses, but are afraid that their superiors will not pay attention. They believe in "labels produce achievements" and "leaving traces is safe." They equate "saying" with "doing," and package "doing" as "accomplishing." Their minds are focused on creating "bonsai" and attracting "eyeballs," rather than solving problems and benefiting the people; some party members and cadres lack a sense of responsibility and ability. They "slip and detour" when facing contradictions, and "pick the light and fear the heavy" when encountering difficulties, consuming the sharpness of responsibility and wasting the skills of tackling tough problems in vain efforts. All kinds of work seem to be nailed down, but in fact, they lack the tenacity and drilling spirit of hammering one after another with the spirit of nailing down until they are firmly nailed, and become "flower stands" and "paper nails" that are good-looking but useless.
The performance of party members and cadres ultimately depends on the real development results and the genuine evaluation of the masses. No matter how glamorous the "label" is, it cannot block the discerning eyes of the masses; if the implementation is not in place, it cannot hide the hidden worries of stagnant development. The final judgment of all work does not lie in how thick the ledger is or how bright the label is, but in how many real problems have been solved, how many real benefits have been brought, and how much genuine popular support has been won. Instead of spending time affixing eye-catching labels, it is better to bend down and listen to the most simple reflections of the masses; instead of indulging in self-designed "labeling thinking," it is better to hone the ability to face contradictions and overcome difficulties; instead of "labeling" behind closed doors, it is better to push the door open and "nail down." The scale in the hearts of the masses weighs the real sense of gain, happiness, and security, not the flashy "label show."
Real achievements and real results are never a list of "labels," but an accumulation of footprints, an overcoming of difficulties, and a gathering of popular support. To remove the superficiality of "labels," we must use iron feet to break through the barriers of formalism and do practical work to achieve real results. Correct deviations in thinking and establish a benchmark for real achievements. Strengthen the correct view of performance, use typical cases to analyze both positive and negative aspects, and let "a gold cup or a silver cup is not as good as the people's reputation" be deeply rooted in the mind. Optimize the system and mechanism, eliminate the drawbacks of "labeling," make the assessment focus on "on-site" rather than "meeting place," focus on "real achievements" rather than "traces," and focus on "reputation" rather than "materials," so that real achievements can truly grow from "fertile soil" rather than being piled up in "materials." Resolutely "show the yellow card" and "punish" those who are keen on "labeling." Promote a rigorous and practical style and hone "iron feet and hard skills." Party members and cadres must never be satisfied with the circles and dots on documents when doing work, but must sink down to get to the bottom of things, drill into the nest of contradictions, and dig into the root of problems, so as to thoroughly understand the situation and accurately find the crux of the problem; they must never be satisfied with the lively meeting arrangements, but must go deep into the front line to track and evaluate the effectiveness, and temper the "real gold" of real achievements in the "training ground" of the grassroots; they must never be satisfied with the comprehensive reporting materials, but must focus on the target and overcome difficulties, dare to cut at the most difficult places, and be brave to exert efforts at the most painful places. Only by always promoting the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments to truly take root, blossom, and bear fruit with the courage of "heading towards the mountain knowing there are tigers" and the spirit of "success does not have to be achieved by me, but success must have me" can we write achievements on the examination paper of the times that can stand the test of practice, the people, and history.
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Zheng He's fleet and the Iron Silk Road, the fragrance of rice paddies and the sound of reading, traveling the world and residing in China... At the opening ceremony of the 2025 "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum, four groups of photos made the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" more concrete and perceptible, and also demonstrated the value and energy of the media.
Kunming (昆明), the Spring City, welcomed more than 200 foreign representatives from 87 countries and international and regional organizations, as well as 165 media outlets and institutions, to this year's forum. Since its inception in 2014, more than 1,000 foreign media and international and regional organization representatives from more than 100 countries and regions have been invited to attend.
Why come? Curiosity. "If you say the words 'Silk Road' to a European, you will see their imagination ignited." The feelings of French photographer Anaïs Martane resonated with the guests. This ancient road traverses the flowing years, and is still dazzling in today's world. On the "hard connectivity," the sound of whistles tells the story of joint construction, and the "small and beautiful" livelihood projects tell the story of win-win cooperation. Using "being there" to soothe curiosity, and turning the question mark about the fate of mankind into an exclamation point, media people are witnessing and communicating, sending lenses and holding wonderful pens to add color to the "meticulous painting" of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road." When the power of the pen "navigates" global attention, and when the power of the feet intertwines with colorful cultures, the door of wisdom for common development opens in mutual learning among civilizations.
Why come often? A sense of harvest. "CRRC New Energy Trains Enter Jujuy" records the sharing of development fruits, "China's 'Belt and Road': Building Bridges Instead of Walls" demonstrates the concept of common prosperity... A series of things seen are transformed into gains, and a series of gains are transformed into thoughts. The "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum is such a platform with opportunities, strength, and appeal, containing the genes of jointly building the "Belt and Road": it can accommodate diverse civilizations, carry diverse development, and hold common hopes. Media workers build a bridge of information with a high refresh rate, and sing the confidence of common progress and encourage the footprint of common development with a loud chorus.
Why speak out? A sense of responsibility. "Food is interconnected," blogger "Dianxi Xiaoge" (滇西小哥) sends Yunnan (云南) flavors to social media, and netizens from all over the world share Chinese flavors; "See yourself in the other," the documentary "When the Pharaoh Met Sanxingdui" (三星堆) opens a time tunnel, carrying out exchanges and promoting mutual learning among civilizations; "Create the power of 'warmth'," after the earthquake in Myanmar (缅甸) in March this year, the South Asia and Southeast Asia Media Alliance rushed to the disaster area as soon as possible, polishing the light of hope of "sharing the same planet"... Spreading truth and connecting people's hearts with a sense of responsibility, the media speaks out with action: exchanges and mutual learning accumulate mutual understanding and affinity, the "circle of friends" that adheres to consensus is getting bigger and bigger, and the bright future of mankind is slowly coming.
"The media plays an irreplaceable and important role in information dissemination, enhancing mutual trust, and building consensus."
It is a recorder, a promoter, and a driver. Over the years, media from various countries have actively practiced and disseminated the concept of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness among civilizations, writing vivid stories of civilization exchange and mutual learning, gathering positive energy of cooperation, mutual benefit, and win-win results, and consolidating the foundation for building a community with a shared future for mankind.
When high-quality news works record the truth and bridge the barriers, when media responsibility releases its effectiveness and activates butterfly changes, on the colorful picture of jointly building the "Belt and Road," the bright color of the media makes the Silk Road spirit land in reality and flourish everywhere.
"History tells us that the prosperity of civilization and the progress of mankind cannot be separated from the exchange and mutual learning of civilizations." At present, mankind is standing at a new crossroads, and urgently needs to transcend civilization estrangement with civilization exchange, transcend civilization conflicts with civilization mutual learning, and jointly respond to various risks and challenges.
Sharing media responsibility, promoting civilization mutual learning, helping to build a global civilization dialogue and cooperation network, promoting the construction of a more fair and reasonable global governance system, allowing different civilizations to nourish and achieve each other, and adding vitality to the narrative of a community with a shared future for mankind, the media of all countries has a lot to offer!
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Pavel Negoitsa (Павел Негоица), President of the Russian Newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta (Российская газета)
Thanks to this forum, we have achieved more frequent interaction and exchange with each other through the internet. We read reports, analyze articles, and watch videos and photographic works on the Global Civilization Initiative and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" Initiative. It can be seen that the Internet is a common home for mankind.
Currently, the global Internet space is full of new challenges. To cope with changes, the legal field of network security at the international and regional levels is developing rapidly. People are establishing rules to ensure network security, shaping a safer digital environment, and formulating relevant laws to protect citizens. At the same time, what role should the media play in these areas?
I believe that even if the media cannot proactively take measures to deal with global digital challenges, it should actively participate in finding solutions. The global Internet governance system should move towards a more just and reasonable direction, and more balancedly reflect the opinions and interests of most countries.
For the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" Initiative, the issue of global Internet governance is also very urgent—more than 100 countries and international organizations have jointly supported this great project. For these countries, an equally critical demand is to make the global Internet an important carrier for spreading excellent human culture and positive energy, rather than a platform filled with false information and other content.
I would like to thank the People's Daily (人民日报) for the great amount of work it has done in organizing this forum, especially in strengthening the cooperation of media from various countries under the framework of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," providing an important platform for our in-depth exchanges. I look forward to continuing to move forward together in the future.
(Reported by Yu Jinghao (于景浩), reporter of this newspaper)
Strengthen Cooperation and Integration to Seek Solutions
Hani Wafa (هاني وفا), Editor-in-Chief of Saudi Arabia's Al-Riyadh Newspaper (جريدة الرياض)
The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" Initiative has opened up broad development prospects for various countries and reshaped the concept of international partnership on the basis of common development and mutual respect. Currently, the world is facing severe challenges such as economic transformation and climate change, and the international community urgently needs to strengthen cooperation and integration to jointly seek solutions. As an important cooperation platform, the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" provides an effective path for promoting the economic and social development of co-construction countries.
Saudi Arabia and China have achieved remarkable results in strategic cooperation and have become a model of bilateral relations. Saudi Arabia regards China as an important partner in achieving the "2030 Vision," which aims to promote economic diversification and deepen global cooperation in investment, energy, infrastructure, technology, and culture. The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" Initiative is deeply aligned with Saudi Arabia's "2030 Vision" and highly compatible in many fields, which not only serves the common interests of the two countries but also strongly promotes the prosperity and development of the region and even the world.
The media plays a key role in interpreting policies, transmitting information, and building consensus. It is not only a news disseminator but also a force for enhancing mutual trust and supporting policy development. A grand initiative like the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" especially requires the media to conduct accurate, objective, and responsible reporting, highlighting its humanistic and economic benefits, and creating a good public opinion environment for the implementation of the initiative.
As one of the most influential media in the Arab region, Al-Riyadh Newspaper (جريدة الرياض) is well aware of its responsibilities and has always been committed to providing rigorous and objective news and conveying the voices of Saudi Arabia and its partners. In the future, we will further strengthen the exchange of media experience between Saudi Arabia and China, expand cooperation paths such as joint production and technology sharing, and jointly provide stronger support for the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road."
(Reported by Wang Hailin (王海林), reporter of this newspaper)
Adhere to an Independent Stance and Insist on Autonomous Narrative
Amin Alhassan (أمين الحسن), Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC)
This forum, with the theme of "Sharing Media Responsibility and Promoting Mutual Learning Among Civilizations," brings together people from all walks of life to jointly discuss important issues concerning the well-being of mankind. It is timely and of great significance.
Currently, the primary challenge facing the media in Ghana and even Africa is to break free from the shackles of the news model that has been shaped by Western cultural hegemony for a long time, and to explore and establish a news reporting method suitable for developing countries. For more than 60 years, the imitation of Western news models has proven to be of little effect. Simply using Western news structures cannot truly serve the development needs of African countries, and even hinders the growth of local narratives and the autonomous construction of national images to a certain extent.
As the world's second largest economy, China has achieved rapid economic development and long-term social stability. At the same time, China's news reporting practices provide valuable models for the vast number of developing countries and are extremely enlightening.
For Ghana and even the entire Africa, we hope to tell stories that carry hope and ideals, lead the people to master their own destiny, and jointly promote the development of the country. We want to explore and promote the indigenous narrative models of Africa, and we also look forward to support from China in this process.
Although the world is developing towards multi-polarization, some Western mainstream media still continue the unilateral narrative logic on international issues, especially in some reports that tend to be labeled. I would like to take this opportunity to call on African media colleagues to maintain critical awareness and independence, be vigilant about the labeled expressions in the Western discourse system, adhere to an independent stance on the right to name and express, and build an African autonomous narrative model.
(Reported by Li Yidan (李一丹), reporter of People's Tribune)
Adhere to the Concept of Win-Win and Conform to the Needs of the Times
Félix Alberto (费利克斯·阿尔贝托), President and General Manager of Peru's El Peruano (秘鲁人报)
Although China and Peru are far apart, spanning the entire Pacific Ocean, there is a lot in common between the two countries. We are both adhering to the win-win development concept on the road of common development, and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" Initiative has become a highly anticipated bond of integration.
El Peruano (秘鲁人报), as the official daily newspaper of Peru, is about to celebrate its 200th anniversary, and it is also the oldest existing daily newspaper in South America. Looking back on history, we were born in the era of paper media, and we still retain paper versions; based on the present, we conform to the needs of the times and explore how to use technological progress to awaken the new generation of media growth.
The media industry is currently facing new challenges, one of which is how to better use technology. In addition, in the dissemination of media information, we must combine technical means with the basic principles of journalism to deal with false information. We hope to integrate the electronic content management system into the existing content creation and dissemination, realize digital transformation, and also hope to exchange relevant experiences with Chinese media.
Our culture presents a diverse and integrated character. Spanish is our official language, but we also have other languages. Every weekend, we broadcast a news program in indigenous languages on our digital platform. For us, it is a very important task to inherit the cultural heritage of our ancestors, and protecting our languages is one of the contents. In today's digital process, we must use high technology to better retain and preserve culture, spread more indigenous languages, and tell the story of Peru to the world.
(Reported by Liu Ye (刘烨), reporter of this newspaper)
Focus on Main Responsibilities and Businesses to Promote Green Development
Ni Zhen (倪真), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司)
China Energy Engineering (中国能建) insists on fully integrating into the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," focusing on the main responsibilities and businesses of energy, power, and water conservancy, and contributing wisdom and strength to comprehensively drawing a fine brush painting of the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road."
Adhere to planning leadership. The company has established overseas energy planning research institutions in Uzbekistan, deeply participated in energy and power planning research and new power system international cooperation in more than 10 countries, and achieved win-win and multi-win results in energy cooperation.
Adhere to project-driven. The company has established six regional headquarters, 27 sub-regional centers, and 265 branches around the world, with business scope covering 147 countries and regions, and has designed, invested in, and built a number of high-standard, sustainable, and people-benefiting landmark projects and "small but beautiful" projects.
Adhere to innovation-driven. The company continues to increase innovation efforts, fully promote engineering transformation, commercial transformation, and industrial transformation. The 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage project invested and constructed has achieved full-capacity grid connection, helping to promote high-quality energy development.
Adhere to low-carbon development. The company focuses on large-scale planning, large bases, large channels, renewable energy power generation, new energy storage, green hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol, and other fields, and has invested in and constructed major projects such as photovoltaic energy storage in Uzbekistan, wind power in Kazakhstan, and green hydrogen in Egypt, making positive contributions to the green development of global energy.
Adhere to international exchanges. China Energy Engineering (中国能建) makes full use of international cooperation and exchange platforms to continuously deepen industry policy and technology exchanges; actively fulfills ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) responsibilities, so that more cooperation results benefit the local people; and continues to strengthen communication and exchanges with domestic and foreign media, and actively tells the Chinese story of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road."
(Reported by Cui Yan (崔妍), reporter of this newspaper)
Jointly Draw a Blueprint for Development and Build a Better Home Together
Liu Jianping (刘建平), Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of China National Nuclear Corporation (中国核工业集团有限公司)
At the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (卡拉奇核电项目) site in Pakistan, which was built by China National Nuclear Corporation (中核集团), a local engineer said: "This nuclear power plant is like a seed. It brings not only electricity, but also hope." This "seed of hope" is precisely sown by China National Nuclear Corporation (中核集团) in cooperation with partners in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road." China National Nuclear Corporation (中核集团) adheres to the path of international operation, wins trust with technical strength, and builds consensus with the concept of sharing.
Accelerate the development of new quality productive forces to help promote global energy transformation. The group has a complete nuclear industry chain, and its nuclear technology innovation capabilities are among the world's leading, and is committed to using clean energy to help achieve the "dual carbon" goals. The independently developed nuclear power technology "Hualong One" (华龙一号) is operating well in domestic and foreign projects and has been verified as a mature and reliable technology.
With an open and win-win attitude, jointly draw a blueprint for nuclear energy development. The group has always adhered to joint consultation, joint construction, and sharing. At present, it has exported 14 nuclear power units, research reactors, and subcritical devices to 8 countries. Its international business involves more than 170 countries and regions, and it has created diversified international cooperation models in the fields of nuclear energy, nuclear technology applications, and nuclear safety guarantees.
Benefit people's livelihood and promote interconnection, and jointly build a better home. The group focuses on electric power energy, infrastructure, and urban services, and has created a number of high-standard, sustainable, and people-benefiting fruitful results. The significance of nuclear energy international cooperation lies not only in technology sharing, but also in the connection of people's hearts. True sustainable development will promote the transformation of technological cooperation results into a tangible increase in people's happiness. China National Nuclear Corporation (中核集团) is willing to work with global partners to light up the road to green development with the light of nuclear energy.
(Reported by Guo Mulong (郭牧龙), reporter of this newspaper)
Build a Bridge of Communication and Share Wisdom and Achievements
Abdulmajid Al-Hajji (عبد المجيد الحاجي), General Manager of Bahrain's Gulf Daily News (صحيفة أخبار الخليج)
The theme of this forum is "Sharing Media Responsibility and Promoting Mutual Learning Among Civilizations." This theme is not just a slogan, but a commitment and mission concerning the safety of the people, the future of the country, and the stability of the world.
The power of language can ignite war, or it can stop war; it can destroy civilization, or it can build bridges between different civilizations; this is a crucial issue concerning our mission. As media professionals, our common responsibility lies not only in conveying the truth, but also in protecting human consensus and providing a model for cross-cultural exchange.
Today, we face a global challenge, which is how to transform the media into a tool for construction. History tells us that the development of a country cannot rely solely on its own strength, but must be open to communication. Today, we rethink this view to broaden the horizons of our children and grandchildren.
We are not only disseminators of news, but also participants in history and influencers of the national development process. Using the media well is conducive to building a more just, tolerant, and cooperative world; if not used well, the media may become a creator of division. Therefore, I call on the media to become a lever for peace, an engine for development, a shield for civilization against the impact of false information, and a guiding tool for dialogue.
Civilization thrives on building bridges rather than building walls. We pay attention to mutual learning among civilizations. Bahrain and China have a very deep history of exchanges. The two countries are committed to uniting in the world. Thank you for this event, which will convey our voice and allow us to unite, overcome differences, and share the wisdom and achievements of mankind.
(Reported by Ge Shen (葛燊), reporter of this newspaper)
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Return to TopStretching from Yongdingmen (永定门) in the south to the Bell and Drum Towers (钟鼓楼) in the north, the 7.8-kilometer-long central axis of Beijing (北京) runs through the north and south of the old city, embodying harmony and connecting the past and present. This ancient capital with a thousand-year history boasts a long cultural heritage. In an era of prosperity, cultural development has accumulated momentum. As the core functional area of the capital in the new era, Dongcheng District (东城区) enjoys flourishing culture and a myriad of new developments. In July 2022, amidst the lush greenery of summer, the first Beijing Culture Forum (北京文化论坛) opened in Dongcheng District (东城区), marking a new beginning. In 2023, the Beijing Culture Forum (北京文化论坛) was upgraded to a national and international forum, becoming an important platform for serving the construction of the "Four Centers" functions of the capital. Taking advantage of the opportunities brought by the grand event, Dongcheng District (东城区) is striving forward and diligently working to depict a magnificent picture of high-quality development in the core functional area of the capital in the new era.
Using Culture to Nurture People, Gathering Strength for Progress
The "Red Lecture Hall in Hutongs" (胡同里的红色讲坛), which won the special prize of the 2024 "Speaker Cup" in Beijing (北京市), is a distinctive theoretical publicity brand created by Dongcheng District (东城区) to allow the Party's innovative theories to "fly into the homes of ordinary people." Short and concise theoretical "micro-classes," richly varied theoretical artistic performances, and theoretical "cloud publicity" incorporating cutting-edge technology have allowed the Party's innovative theories and cultural dissemination to "live" in the everyday life of the city and reach the hearts of the people.
Blue bricks and yellow tiles showcase academic wisdom, and hutong courtyards are transformed into vivid classrooms. At the beginning of this year, Dongcheng District (东城区) launched the cultural exploration micro-documentary "Dongcheng in Textbooks" (《课本里的东城》), adopting a "subject exploration + landmark revitalization" model to transform classroom knowledge into an immersive cultural route, allowing more young people to perceive and understand cultural wisdom in "walking classrooms." After the documentary was broadcast, the total number of online topic views exceeded 12 million, and outdoor large screens and building TVs covered more than 10 million people.
In recent years, Dongcheng District (东城区) has successively launched various cultural masterpieces such as the city image promotional video "Love Integrates" (《爱相融》), the humanistic documentaries "Our New Era" (《我们的新时代》) and "Footprints" (《足迹》), and the cultural exploration micro-documentaries "Old Dan Walks Dongcheng" (《老单走东城》) and "Talking About Dongcheng in Ancient and Modern Times" (《寻古访今话东城》), continuously inspiring thought, warming hearts, and cultivating life in the artistic conception of "culture," "beauty," and "goodness."
Dongcheng District (东城区) continues to brighten the city's underlying color of "Love Integrates" (爱相融), deepen the selection of "Dongcheng Role Models" (东城榜样), carry out thematic publicity on good people and good deeds, and treat and care for moral models with courtesy, continuously creating a good social atmosphere of advocating morality and goodness, and the mainstream value orientation is becoming increasingly clear.
Using culture to nurture people, subtly and silently. Consolidating ideals and beliefs, deepening moral construction, promoting civilized creation, and cultivating new customs and appearances... The "seeds" of new era civilization practice are rooted in Dongcheng (东城), constantly焕发出勃勃生机 (huàn fā chū bó bó shēng jī - "radiating with vigorous vitality," full of life and energy). Today, strolling through Dongcheng (东城), the atmosphere of civilization and progress is overwhelming, like entering a "room of orchids."
Using Culture to Benefit the People, Immersing in the Daily Life of the Masses
The annual Beijing Culture Forum (北京文化论坛) is a joyful, peaceful, and heart-warming cultural festival. Beyond the grand event, the flowers of "cultural benefits for the people" have already bloomed all over the streets, alleys, and communities of Dongcheng (东城), deeply immersed in every ordinary day of the people.
In September, Dongcheng (东城) is filled with the fragrance of culture. The 2025 Dongcheng Culture Month (东城文化月) was launched, featuring five major thematic sections: "Rich Ancient Charm of the Imperial City Root" (皇城根古韵浓), "Broad Cultural Veins of the Capital's First Goodness District" (首善区文脉广), "Red Soul Inherited by Fire" (红色魂薪火传), "New Hutong Alleys" (胡同里巷陌新), and "Fashionable and Dynamic Tide" (时尚汇活力潮), with more than 50 distinctive activities. It also joined hands with more than 70 cultural institutions to launch millions of yuan in cultural benefit subsidies for "watching movies, seeing plays, enjoying exhibitions, buying books, and experiencing," allowing citizens and tourists to fully enjoy cultural prosperity and benefits for the people in Dongcheng (东城).
Walking into the Chongwai Street Library (崇外街道图书馆) in the Chongwenmen (崇文门) business district of Dongcheng District (东城区), the sky-blue curved soft sofas are warm and comfortable, and the neat bookshelves are filled with 14,581 books of various types. The clearly divided reading area is filled with readers of different ages. In "Book Fragrance Dongcheng" (书香东城), there are nearly 200 such grassroots libraries, bookstores, and reading spaces scattered in business districts, streets, alleys, and communities, ranking first in the city in terms of the number of physical bookstores per 10,000 people, silently warming the reading time of countless book lovers.
In order to make the fragrance of books at the "doorstep" of the masses more fragrant, this year, the "Me and Ditan" Beijing Book Market (“我与地坛”北京书市) returned to Ditan Park (地坛公园), focusing on creating the "Old Books, New Knowledge" brand, and concentrating on carrying out more than 100 public reading activities with the theme of "In Dongcheng (东城), the fragrance of books is an atmosphere," innovatively launching the "Publishing House + Cultural Space" pairing model... One "Book Fragrance Dongcheng" (书香东城) brand, one reading promotion activity, and a series of reading innovation models have allowed the fragrance of books to permeate the urban temperament of Dongcheng District (东城区), and cultural confidence is growing in the hearts of the grassroots masses.
Come to Dongcheng (东城) to encounter a series of good plays and feel the charm of "Drama Dongcheng" (戏剧东城). From the commercial landmark of Wangfujing (王府井) to the century-old guild halls in the Qianmen (前门) district, from the trendy art district of Longfusi (隆福寺) to the new performing arts spaces in the hutongs, Dongcheng District (东城区) constantly has good plays. As the core carrying area of the National Cultural Center, Dongcheng District (东城区) has abundant theatrical cultural resources, with 40 professional theaters and 50 performing arts groups, and the theatrical market share is leading the country.
Dongcheng District (东城区) uses digital means to enhance the inclusiveness of drama, launching 20-yuan benefit tickets and more than 1,000 public welfare performances; it regularly holds theatrical brand activities such as the China Children's Theater Festival (中国儿童戏剧节) and the National Drama Exhibition Season (全国话剧展演季); and it released the "Three-Year Action Plan for Accelerating the Construction of Regional Theater Clusters in Dongcheng District (2025-2027)" (《东城区加快推进区域剧场群建设三年行动方案（2025—2027年）》)... A three-dimensional and full picture of a new Dongcheng (东城) drama scene that benefits the people is slowly unfolding.
Since the new era, the spiritual and cultural needs of the people have become more diversified and refined. Accelerating the optimization of cultural spaces, vigorously improving the quality of cultural services, and continuously promoting the direct access of high-quality cultural resources to the grassroots have become essential questions to be answered in order to further enrich the daily spiritual and cultural life of the people.
In April of this year, Dongcheng District (东城区) launched the 2025 regional public cultural service brand – "Wenhui Dongcheng" (文惠东城), and announced the 10 most beautiful new public cultural spaces of the year. A large number of new public cultural spaces with different characteristics and diverse types, such as the Guan Zhong · Central Axis In-Situ Culture Museum (观中·中轴线在地文化博物馆), the Wangfujing Bookstore Branch of the Dongcheng District Library (东城区图书馆王府井书店分馆), and the Wenqingge Bookstore (文沁阁书店), have sprung up like mushrooms after rain. The "poetry and distance" at the doorstep accurately responds to the people's pursuit of "beautiful spiritual food."
More than that, viewing exhibitions, enjoying light and shadow, enjoying national trends, and watching performances... The flowers of "cultural benefits for the people" in Dongcheng (东城) are in full bloom.
Using Culture to Nourish the City, Creating a High-Quality City of Life
A central axis connects the past and present; a city of ancient charm, with continuous cultural veins.
In July 2022, "The application for World Heritage status for the Beijing Central Axis enters the 'fast lane'" was released at the first Beijing Culture Forum (北京文化论坛) as one of the "Ten Major Events in the Construction of the National Cultural Center in 2021."
From completing the relocation of key cultural relics such as the Altar of Land and Grain (社稷坛), the Imperial Ancestral Temple (太庙), and the Imperial Archives (皇史宬), restoring the glory of "left ancestral temple, right altar of land and grain," to July 2024, when the "Beijing Central Axis – A Masterpiece of the Ideal Urban Order of China" was successfully included in the "World Heritage List," and now, as the anniversary of the successful application for World Heritage status for the Beijing Central Axis is full, continuing to do a good job in the "second half of the article" on the protection and development of the Beijing Central Axis, as the "main force" in the protection of the Beijing Central Axis heritage, Dongcheng District (东城区) has been striving to write a new chapter in the protection and development of the Central Axis in the new era.
Picking cultural landmarks to share the beauty of Dongcheng (东城).
In April, the first event of the Beijing Culture Forum (北京文化论坛) living room – "Dialogue: Protection and Inheritance of Cultural Heritage" was wonderfully presented at the Divine Music Office (神乐署) of the Temple of Heaven (天坛公园). Of the first batch of 17 Beijing Culture Forum (北京文化论坛) living room venues released, Dongcheng (东城) accounts for 9: the Imperial Ancestral Temple (太庙), the Temple of Heaven (天坛), the Guan Zhong · Central Axis In-Situ Culture Museum (观中·中轴线在地文化博物馆), the Longfusi Cultural and Creative Park (隆福寺文创园), the Bell and Drum Towers (钟鼓楼), the Yanliao Guild Hall (颜料会馆), Ditan (地坛), the Jingshan Civic Cultural Center (Meihousishi) (景山市民文化中心（美后肆时）), and the Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall (曹雪芹故居纪念馆). These 9 cultural points with deep cultural sources, broad cultural veins, and sufficient cultural atmosphere highlight the vigorous vitality of cultural Dongcheng (东城). In the depths of the hutongs, museums, theaters, libraries, cinemas, physical bookstores, community cultural activity rooms, and outdoor cultural squares are lined up.
A city and a festival, running in both directions and empowering each other.
In midsummer, amidst the sound of evening drums, film reels flowed in the light and shadow of the Bell and Drum Tower (钟鼓楼) courtyard. Classic films such as "Havoc in Heaven" (《大闹天宫》) attracted many families to sit around and watch the film. This was the scene of the "Cinema in the Hutong" event at the 32nd College Student Film Festival (大学生电影节). In recent years, Dongcheng District (东城区) has used the film festival platform, with high-quality films as the fulcrum and cultural landmarks as the landing point, and has successfully held the "Cinema in the Hutong" event for four consecutive years. Using light and shadow as a medium, the cultural genes naturally flow in historical spaces such as ancient buildings, hutong streets, and century-old opera stages. The concept of "nourishing the city with culture" is vividly demonstrated in Dongcheng District (东城区).
Cultural empowerment promotes urban renewal, and new scenes are emerging everywhere in the hutongs.
The summer heat is gradually dissipating, and the autumn charm is newly formed. The morning sun shines diagonally into Sanyan Well Hutong (三眼井胡同), and an open cultural public space called "Well Space" is particularly eye-catching. This used to be a crowded courtyard, but now, through protective repairs and restorative construction, it has been transformed into a composite space that integrates industrial, cultural, and residential functions.
Walking in the hutong streets of Dongcheng District (东城区), such surprises can be seen everywhere, such as the Shoukai Shouyuan Cultural and Financial Industrial Park project (首开首院文化金融产业园项目), the Reconstructing · Chao Dongli Non-Standard Cultural Tourism Commercial Complex project (重构·潮东里非标文旅商业综合项目), and the Hangxing Park Park Quality Improvement and Renovation project (航星园园区品质提升改造项目). Dongcheng (东城) focuses on the revival of old city courtyards, the creation of composite functions, the optimization of industrial spaces, and the improvement of the public environment of the block. With 8 categories and 53 items of urban renewal as the starting point, it explores new paradigms for old city renewal on the basis of respecting historical context and street texture, making the city more poetic and livable.
"The city thrives with culture, and culture is passed on through the city." Cultural genes have been integrated into the "capillaries" of Dongcheng District (东城区), allowing every building to be readable, every street to have a story, and every corner to show ingenuity.
Using Culture to Revitalize Industry, Empowering Economic and Social Development
Culture is the soul of a country and a nation, and it is also a powerful engine for driving economic growth. In Dongcheng District (东城区), the scene of economic development and cultural prosperity complementing and promoting each other is like a blooming flower.
During the Spring Festival this year, the Ditan (地坛) and Longtan (龙潭) Spring Festival cultural temple fairs received more than 900,000 tourists; 28 of the latest cultural and creative products were selected into the "Yi Li Dongfang" (一礼东芳) product recommendation directory, a cultural and tourism characteristic cultural and creative brand of Dongcheng District (东城区), and the Dongcheng cultural and creative IP ecosystem was established... The vivid practice of "optimizing the supply of cultural products and services and empowering economic and social development with culture" has taken root and blossomed in Dongcheng District (东城区).
The central axis extends northward, passing through the bluestone slabs beside the Bell and Drum Towers (钟鼓楼) and arriving at Hongen Temple (宏恩观). Climbing up the steps, a 200-square-meter Hemu · Gui Restaurant (和木·归餐厅) terrace is like a floating "sky garden." Looking south, the Bell and Drum Towers (钟鼓楼) are close at hand. Leaning east, the courtyard of Hongen Temple (宏恩观), which has a history of more than 700 years, can be seen in its entirety. Diners can raise their mobile phones and easily frame the millennium scene of "morning bells and evening drums."
In April of this year, Dongcheng District (东城区) launched the "Breeze Terrace Plan" (微风露台计划), focusing on the Beijing Central Axis (北京中轴线) and the five major business districts in the jurisdiction, gathering more than 300 characteristic terrace scenes, from the upgrading of dining, reading, and accommodation space experiences, to the breakthrough experiment of hutong life aesthetics, to the value transformation of "promoting tourism with culture and promoting business with tourism," and continuing to inject more new content into the terrace space. Today, the terraces caressed by the breeze are becoming a "gold mine" for the integration and resonance of culture and economy in Dongcheng District (东城区).
"Using culture to revitalize industry," Dongcheng District (东城区) continues to deepen the process of "culture + commerce," "culture + technology," "culture + tourism," and "culture + finance," etc.
Standing at a new starting point, Dongcheng District (东城区) insists on taking "using culture to revitalize industry" as the support point of cultural construction, fully activating the attributes of culture as a strategic resource, innovation engine, and value carrier, and continuously empowering high-quality economic development. Focusing on improving "cultural new quality productivity," it has issued policy measures such as the "Three-Year Action Plan for Accelerating the Development of Cultural New Quality Productivity in Dongcheng District (2025-2027)" (《东城区加快发展文化新质生产力三年行动方案（2025—2027年）》) and the "Joint Construction Plan for Cultural New Quality Productivity Innovation Laboratories" (“文化新质生产力创新实验室共建计划”), providing a deeper value foundation and more lasting innovation momentum for regional high-quality development.
**观乎人文，以化成天下** (guān hū rén wén, yǐ huà chéng tiān xià - "Observe human culture to transform the world," to understand and appreciate human culture to positively influence and improve society). Culture is also the "root" and "soul" of Dongcheng District (东城区), telling the past, enriching the present, and empowering the future. Reading today's Dongcheng (东城), using culture to nurture people, using culture to benefit the people, using culture to nourish the city, and using culture to revitalize industry, the cultural footsteps are sonorous, the cultural imprint is distinct, the cultural veins are like water, the culture permeates the heart, and the culture nourishes Dongcheng (东城).
Data source: Publicity Department of the CPC Beijing Dongcheng District Committee (中共北京市东城区委宣传部)
Beijing Dongcheng District Rong Media Center (北京市东城区融媒体中心)
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Netizen: Recently, I saw a trending topic, "China plans to impact an asteroid," which feels like science fiction becoming reality. What kind of "star" is an asteroid, and why impact it? What if an asteroid hits Earth?
Editor: These topics sound like science fiction, but they are actually not far from us. Earlier this year, the news that "an asteroid numbered 2024 YR4 may hit Earth in 2032" caused heated discussions. Just on the evening of September 3, a near-Earth asteroid 2025 QD8 "brushed past" Earth at a distance of 210,000 kilometers. In this issue of Academician Explains Science, we invited Wu Weiren (吴伟仁), Chief Designer of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program and Director and Chief Scientist of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, to talk to you about exploring asteroids.
In the vast solar system, orbiting the sun are not only the eight major planets, but also tens of millions of asteroids of varying sizes, shapes, and orbits. Asteroids are intermediate products of the solar system's original nebula in the process of growing into large planets, and are also known as the bricks and stones of the solar system's building. At the recent Third Deep Space Exploration (Tiandu) International Conference, Chinese scientists proposed a Chinese asteroid exploration, defense, and resource development and utilization concept, and issued a cooperation initiative to international partners.
Billions of asteroids are "living fossils" of the solar system's formation and evolution.
Solar system small bodies include asteroids and comets. Among them, asteroids refer to small celestial bodies that orbit the sun, are smaller in size and mass than planets and dwarf planets, and do not easily release gas and dust. There are billions of asteroids in the solar system, divided into near-Earth asteroids, main-belt asteroids, Trojan asteroids, Centaur asteroids, Kuiper belt asteroids, etc., from near to far. They are "living fossils" of the solar system's formation and evolution. If the perihelion distance of a small body is less than 1.3 AU (AU is an astronomical unit), it is called a near-Earth asteroid.
Asteroids are rich in resources such as iron, nickel, platinum group metals, and water ice, and are mainly divided into three categories: metallic, carbonaceous, and silicate. Among them, metallic asteroids are rich in metals such as iron, nickel, and platinum group metals, such as the Psyche asteroid, which is composed of precious metals such as gold and nickel; carbonaceous asteroids contain water resources, which can be used for in-situ production and supply of propellants and life support materials; silicate asteroids contain silicate minerals, which can be used as raw materials for space construction, reducing the cost of transporting materials from Earth and greatly improving exploration efficiency.
Asteroid discovery currently relies mainly on ground-based optical, ground-based radar, and space-based infrared methods. Since the 1990s, the world has carried out more than 10 asteroid exploration, defense, and survey missions.
In terms of asteroid exploration, the Japanese Hayabusa probe, launched in 2003, was the first to achieve sample return from the Itokawa asteroid. In December 2012, China's Chang'e-2 (嫦娥二号) probe completed a flyby exploration of the Toutatis asteroid, successfully taking and returning hundreds of high-definition photos. Japan's Hayabusa 2, launched in 2014, brought back 5.4 grams of samples from the Ryugu asteroid to Earth, providing key clues for asteroid characteristics, the origin of life research, etc.
In terms of asteroid defense, in 2005, the United States successfully implemented the "Deep Impact" mission, verifying the technological feasibility of kinetic impact defense. Subsequently, the United States and the European Space Agency jointly carried out the "Asteroid Impact Deflection Assessment" program, and successfully implemented the "Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)" mission in September 2022, proving that kinetic impact technology can effectively change the orbit of asteroids. The European Space Agency launched the Hera probe in October 2024, planning to observe the impact effect of the DART mission and assess the impact on the binary asteroid system.
In terms of asteroid resource development and utilization, the United States successfully completed a sample return from the water-rich asteroid Bennu in 2023. The "Psyche" probe was launched in 2023, planning to conduct a detailed investigation of the Psyche asteroid, which contains a large amount of gold. In May 2025, China's Tianwen-2 (天问二号) probe was successfully launched, with the goal of sampling and returning from a near-Earth asteroid.
Building asteroid defense capabilities is a common task for all mankind.
Near-Earth asteroids are one of the celestial bodies with the greatest potential threat to Earth, and asteroid impacts are also listed by the United Nations as one of the twenty disasters threatening human survival. The scientific community generally believes that 66 million years ago, an asteroid with a diameter of about 10 kilometers hit the Earth, leading to the extinction of about 75% of species worldwide, including dinosaurs. On June 30, 1908, the Tunguska event destroyed more than 2,000 square kilometers of forest. In 2013, an asteroid exploded in the high altitude of the Chelyabinsk region of Russia, causing about 1,500 injuries and damage to about 3,000 houses. High-destructive impact events have a very low probability, but the harm is extremely great.
However, our research on asteroids is far from enough. As of March 2025, humans have discovered a total of 38,171 near-Earth objects, including 38,048 near-Earth asteroids and 123 near-Earth comets. However, due to the difficulty of monitoring, a large number of near-Earth asteroids have not yet been orbitally cataloged. According to statistics, the number of cataloged near-Earth asteroids only accounts for 1% of the actual number. In early 2025, the impact probability of the asteroid numbered 2024 YR4 once rose to 3.1%, causing great shock to the world. At 22:56 on September 3, a recently discovered near-Earth asteroid 2025 QD8 flew past the Earth, only 210,000 kilometers away from the Earth. This asteroid has an average diameter of about 38 meters and a speed of 12.5 kilometers per second when flying over the Earth.
Faced with these "uninvited guests," what are the countermeasures?
In recent years, the China National Space Administration has successively launched near-Earth asteroid exploration plans and asteroid defense engineering demonstrations and implementations, and clearly proposed "demonstrating and building a near-Earth small celestial body defense system." Chinese scientists have proposed a strategic concept for building a relatively complete near-Earth asteroid exploration and defense system from the aspects of monitoring and early warning, on-orbit disposal, and system response. The first is to build a precise early warning and normal operation of the integrated space-ground collaborative monitoring and early warning system. In terms of ground-based, make full use of existing domestic dedicated and shared telescopes, and consider deploying larger-aperture telescopes in the future, actively deploy ground-based radar, and form a ground-based monitoring network with multiple-aperture matching, multi-function combination, and efficient collaboration with ground-based optical telescopes. In terms of space-based, prioritize stable duty point orbit positions to deploy observation spacecraft to form a comprehensive space-based monitoring network with multiple orbits and multiple means. On this basis, build a comprehensive asteroid exploration and defense service system. The second is to form a "kinetic impact-based, multi-technology complementary" disposal capability, establish a near-Earth asteroid defense task library, and achieve "discovery means there is a plan, and risk means it can be dealt with."
Chinese scientists have demonstrated and proposed to implement an asteroid on-orbit disposal demonstration and verification mission around 2027. The first kinetic impact mission mainly achieves three major goals: First, successfully change the orbit of the target asteroid; second, conduct full observation of the impact process and obtain key data such as the speed and energy transfer at the moment of impact; third, after the impact, continuously observe the orbital changes, shape, etc. of the asteroid to evaluate the impact effect.
After the demonstration and verification mission was proposed, it received enthusiastic attention from the general public. Many analysis and explanation articles have also appeared online, which reflects everyone's enthusiasm from the side. Of course, some articles may not be so rigorous, and some interpretations are not particularly accurate.
Specifically, this mission is to implement a kinetic impact on a small celestial body about 10 million kilometers away from the Earth, so that it produces a speed increment of 3 to 5 centimeters per second, in order to change its original orbit, verify the feasibility of kinetic impact, and verify that there is no risk of impacting the Earth within 100 years.
From the perspective of safeguarding Earth's security and human continuation, building asteroid defense capabilities is a common task for all mankind. As a responsible space power, China has the responsibility, obligation, and ability to contribute Chinese wisdom and exert Chinese strength, systematically build an asteroid exploration and defense system, and guard our Earth home together with the world.
Asteroids have abundant resources and are an important support for the future deep space economy.
Asteroid impacts are a potential threat faced by all mankind, but with the improvement of exploration and defense capabilities, "close contact" with asteroids is expected to open up more possibilities for space resources. Although asteroid defense has received high attention, it is equally important to explore and develop and utilize its resources.
Asteroid resource development and utilization refers to a series of activities for the exploration, mining, processing, transportation, and utilization of asteroid minerals, water ice, and other resources, including major links such as exploration and assessment, mining and processing, and transportation and utilization. First, conduct exploration through ground observation stations, deep space probes, etc. to screen target asteroids. Then, launch a probe to the target asteroid, and the operating robot will carry out mining operations, and carry out on-orbit processing, preliminary processing and purification in the asteroid orbit or nearby space station. Finally, the processed resources are sent to near-Earth orbit or returned to Earth through reusable reciprocating transporters to form a "space supply chain."
Asteroid development and utilization has important economic value, and major space countries attach great importance to it. According to estimates by international authoritative organizations, among the approximately 1,000 asteroids that have been relatively fully explored, more than 700 have a single value of more than 100 million US dollars, and the development value of main-belt asteroid resources in the next 30 years will exceed 7 trillion US dollars. This field is not only an important direction for deep space exploration, but also an important support for the future deep space economy and extraterrestrial resource supply. With the continuous breakthroughs in new technologies such as space nuclear energy, quantum technology, and embodied intelligence, it will greatly promote asteroid resource development and utilization towards intelligent, low-cost, and commercial operation models, and gradually form a large-scale asteroid resource development and utilization industry chain, becoming an important part of the deep space economy.
(The author is the Chief Designer of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program and Director and Chief Scientist of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory)
Return to TopThis newspaper reports (Reporters Yu Sinan (喻思南) and Xu Jing (徐靖)) The 3rd Deep Space Exploration (Tiandu (天都)) International Conference closed on September 6th in Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽) Province. At the conference, Wu Weiren (吴伟仁), Chief Designer of China's Lunar Exploration Program and Director and Chief Scientist of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, introduced that China is planning to implement a kinetic impact demonstration and verification mission on an asteroid to verify the feasibility of the asteroid defense program.
Wu Weiren (吴伟仁) introduced that this mission plans to adopt the mission mode of "flyby + impact + flyby", launching an observer and an impactor. The observer will arrive in advance to conduct close-range observation of the target asteroid to obtain its detailed characteristic parameters, and then the impactor will perform a high-speed impact on the asteroid. The entire impact process will be carried out through a combination of space and ground, using technologies such as close-range high-speed imaging, to observe changes in the asteroid's orbit, shape, and ejecta, and accurately assess the impact effect.
Asteroid exploration, defense, and resource development are of far-reaching strategic significance to all mankind and are also a broad consensus of the international community. At the meeting, Chinese scientists issued a cooperation initiative to global partners, carrying out active cooperation in areas such as joint ground monitoring, joint research and development and payload carrying, and data and results sharing, to jointly build an asteroid defense system and jointly protect the Earth's homeland.
The conference was jointly hosted by the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory and the International Deep-Space Exploration Society, with more than 400 guests from more than 40 countries and regions participating.
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On May 29 this year, the Tianwen-2 (天问二号) asteroid probe was successfully launched, beginning its journey of asteroid exploration and sample return. The main mission objective of Tianwen-2 (天问二号) is to explore asteroid 2016HO3, collect samples, and return to Earth, and then conduct scientific exploration of main-belt comet 311P. The mission includes a total of 13 flight phases, with the farthest planned distance from Earth being approximately 150 million to 500 million kilometers.
Why were these two minor planets chosen for exploration?
Asteroid 2016HO3 is a "quasi-satellite" of Earth, orbiting stably near Earth's orbit, with an orbital period close to Earth's orbital period. According to previous scientific research, asteroid 2016HO3 is likely to retain the original information from the early solar system, which is of extremely high scientific value for studying the early material composition, formation process, and evolutionary history of the solar system. In addition, the asteroid's orbit is relatively stable, and after the initial orbital design, the probe only needs relatively low energy to reach it, providing a feasible plan for continuing the exploration of main-belt comet 311P.
Main-belt comet 311P is a minor planet orbiting in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, possessing both the material composition characteristics of traditional comets and the orbital characteristics of asteroids. Exploring this main-belt comet can greatly promote the exploration of the material composition, structure, and evolution mechanisms of minor planets.
The Tianwen-2 (天问二号) mission adopts an implementation strategy of "exploring and deciding while flying." To effectively respond to the uncertainty of the characteristics of asteroid 2016HO3, and at the same time obtain asteroid samples as much as possible, Tianwen-2 (天问二号) has designed three sampling modes: touch-and-go, hovering, and attachment. The Tianwen-2 (天问二号) probe is equipped with a total of 11 scientific payloads to carry out related exploration and scientific research on the target celestial body's topography, internal structure, material composition, and possible ejecta, providing scientific support for expanding human understanding of the universe.
After completing the asteroid sampling mission, the Tianwen-2 (天问二号) return capsule is expected to land on Earth and be recovered by the end of 2027; after that, the main probe will continue to fly as planned to main-belt comet 311P to carry out subsequent exploration.
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An asteroid is named by its discoverer, approved by international organizations, and ultimately receives international recognition.
Is it possible to name an asteroid after an ordinary person? In 2008, a middle school student in Shanghai (上海) received widespread acclaim for his research on environmentally friendly pesticides and had an asteroid named after him in the vast universe. This made many people curious about how asteroids are named.
"An asteroid is named by its discoverer, approved by international organizations, and ultimately receives international recognition," said Zhao Haibin (赵海斌), a researcher at the Purple Mountain Observatory (紫金山天文台) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院). This is a long process. First, the Minor Planet Center (国际小行星中心) gives the newly discovered asteroid a provisional designation, in the order of the time of discovery, dividing the year into 24 half-months. For example, 2025A1, "2025" represents the year, "A" represents the first half of January, and "1" represents the first asteroid newly discovered globally during this period. Why only give a "provisional ID card"? Because after re-observation, it may also be an "old friend" discovered many years ago.
If an asteroid wants to obtain an "official ID card," it must determine its precise orbit, which is usually observed in 4 "returns"—when the Sun, asteroid, and Earth are arranged in an approximately straight line, the asteroid is brightest and easiest to observe. This position is called "opposition." Observing the position of "opposition" 4 times can determine high-precision orbital parameters, and the International Astronomical Union (国际天文联合会) gives it a permanent number, named with numbers, which has now reached hundreds of thousands.
Once a permanent number is obtained, the asteroid can be named. At this time, it has often been several years or even decades since the asteroid was discovered. Early asteroid names were mostly taken from characters in mythology, such as "Ceres," the first asteroid discovered by humans; later, they were mostly named after specific people, places, or events, such as "Zhang Heng Star (张衡星)," "Beijing Star (北京星)," and "Beijing Olympic Star (北京奥运星)." There are some rules for naming asteroids: no more than 16 characters, pronounceable, non-offensive words, etc.
"The naming of an asteroid is a universally recognized honor. By nominating asteroids, we can show the world China's image and demonstrate its scientific and technological strength," said Zhao Haibin (赵海斌). Zhang Yuzhe (张钰哲), the former director of the Purple Mountain Observatory (紫金山天文台), named China's (中国) first newly discovered asteroid "Chunghua Star (中华星)." Since the 1970s, China (中国) has named a number of asteroids after ancient and modern scientists such as Guo Shoujing (郭守敬), Zhang Heng (张衡), Zu Chongzhi (祖冲之), as well as Qian Xuesen (钱学森), Zhang Yuzhe (张钰哲), and Zhong Nanshan (钟南山), and has also named asteroids after major events such as the Beijing Olympics (北京奥运) and the "Chang'e (嫦娥)" lunar exploration program. These names shining above our heads are the "stars" that generations of young people continue to pursue.
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When you break open a steaming hot baked potato, or dip golden, crispy French fries into ketchup and send them into your mouth, have you ever wondered where the potato actually comes from?
The potato's origins are much more complex than imagined, and it was once a "mystery" that plagued the scientific community for a long time. Not long ago, a paper in the international academic journal *Cell* revealed the answer: the potatoes we eat today do not come from a single ancient ancestor, but are the accidental crystallization of a "cross-border marriage" that occurred millions of years ago.
The story begins in the Andes Mountains of South America eight or nine million years ago. At that time, there were no human footprints there, only dramatic geological movements and wildly growing plants. One of the protagonists is an ancient ancestor of the tomato, which we will tentatively call "Miss Tomato"; the other protagonist is a potato-like plant, which looks very similar to a potato, but does not grow tubers, which we call "Mr. Potato".
The Huang Sanwen (黄三文) team at the Shenzhen Institute of Agricultural Genomics, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院深圳农业基因组研究所), analyzed 128 high-quality genome data, and the results showed that today's potato genome can be called a "mixed-race miracle": about 40% of the genes come from the tomato ancestor "Miss Tomato", and the other 60% come from the potato-like plant "Mr. Potato". This hybridization not only created a new species, but also gave birth to a completely new organ - the tuber.
The origin of tubers has always been a mystery. The research team found that the key genes controlling tuber formation come from "parents": for example, the "master switch" gene SP6A comes from tomato, while the IT1 gene that regulates stolon growth comes from potato-like plants. These genes are recombined through hybridization to form a completely new regulatory network, which ultimately promotes the emergence of tubers.
In other words, "Miss Tomato" provided the engine, and "Mr. Potato" provided the chassis and body. After the recombination and running-in of genes, a "tuber" supercar was created. This brand-new gene network gives potatoes a survival magic weapon that other plants dream of.
This discovery also provides a vivid example for us to understand the evolution of life. In 1972, scientists proposed the "punctuated equilibrium" theory, which believes that evolution is more like a long period of stability, interspersed with short and dramatic rapid differentiation stages. The birth of the potato is an confirmation of the "punctuated equilibrium" theory.
The study speculates that the hybridization occurred during the rapid uplift of the Andes Mountains, and the environment changed dramatically. The first generation of potatoes with the "super plug-in" of tubers became the winners at that time. Tubers can not only store a large amount of nutrients for emergencies, but also reproduce asexually through bud eyes, without having to spend effort on flowering and pollination and waiting for seeds to mature. This gives it unparalleled environmental adaptability, and it quickly seized a vast ecological niche from temperate grasslands to alpine mountains, and eventually made a comeback all the way.
Unlocking the ancient mystery of origin is to better move towards the future. Today, this basic research is being transformed into innovative driving forces in breeding practice. The "Superior Potato Program (优薯计划)" initiated by the Huang Sanwen (黄三文) team aims to transform asexual reproduction that relies on tubers into sexual reproduction using seeds through genomic design breeding, which will greatly reduce planting costs and disease risks. This study also proposes a new breeding path: using tomato as a genetic chassis, importing key genes for tuber formation, and cultivating new crops that bear potatoes underground and tomatoes above ground. Through genetic engineering, we will hopefully achieve true "one plant, double harvest".
Of course, there is still a way to go from ideal to reality. The formation of tubers is an extremely complex system engineering, which is finely regulated by various factors such as light, temperature, and hormones. Scientists still need to explore more regulatory factors in order to truly achieve precise design of potato breeding.
(The author is a postdoctoral fellow at the Shenzhen Institute of Agricultural Genomics, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院深圳农业基因组研究所). This article was compiled and edited by Chang Qin (常钦), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency (Xinhua) (Reporter Zhang Jianshuo (张建朔)), how to accurately identify cancer cells in cancer immunotherapy? The Han Shuo (韩硕) research team at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) Molecular Cell Science Excellence Innovation Center applied proximity labeling technology from chemical biology research to disease treatment. By constructing an engineered nanozyme responsive to far-red light or ultrasound, they successfully developed a "nano-labeling robot" that can accurately identify cancer cells.
The international academic journal *Nature* published the related research paper online on September 10.
According to reports, proximity labeling technology is a powerful "molecular map" mapping technology that can catalytically label the surrounding environment at specific locations in cells. The "nano-labeling robot" developed using this technical principle can carry antibodies or ligands that recognize cancer cells, accumulate on the surface of cancer cells through blood circulation, and then be instructed by far-red light or ultrasound to clearly mark cancer cells, making them "artificial targets."
Currently, the research has achieved good results in experimental mouse tumor models and in vitro clinical tumor samples, and is expected to open up a new path for developing smarter and more efficient next-generation immunotherapies.
Return to TopAccording to reports from our newspaper (Reporter Liu Junguo (刘军国)), recently, the bone glue material developed by the Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, affiliated with the School of Medicine of Zhejiang University (浙江大学医学院附属邵逸夫医院), which can achieve instant and effective adhesion in the human blood environment, has brought a new treatment model for patients with comminuted fractures.
Fractures are common injuries in clinical practice. Currently, they are mainly treated with metal internal fixators such as screws and steel plates. "For comminuted fractures accompanied by many small bone fragments, clinical treatment still faces great challenges," said Fan Shunwu (范顺武), director of the Department of Orthopedics at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital of Zhejiang University (浙大邵逸夫医院骨科主任). Applying traditional metal fixation methods is not only time-consuming and laborious to fix small bone fragments, but also easily leads to the loss or absorption of bone fragments during the operation, which ultimately affects bone healing.
Once, Lin Xianfeng (林贤丰), deputy director of the Department of Orthopedics at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital of Zhejiang University (浙大邵逸夫医院骨科副主任), learned that the oysters attached to the bottom of the cross-sea bridge remained tightly attached to the bridge body despite being washed by wind and waves. "Is it possible to create something similar in the human body environment?" Inspired by the principles of bionics, he clarified the direction.
The research and development process overcame many difficulties. The first is the selection of materials, which requires finding composite materials that can quickly form strong adhesion and have excellent biocompatibility in the blood environment. The second is the innovation of technology, which must establish a standardized and reproducible preparation process to meet clinical application needs. In addition, it is also necessary to prove its long-term stability and safe absorbability in the body through rigorous testing.
After clinical trial research, the hospital, in conjunction with several domestic medical institutions, successfully completed a multi-center randomized controlled clinical study for the adhesive treatment of comminuted fractures. The bone glue "Bone02" has shown good safety and effectiveness in more than 150 subjects.
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Due to its convenience and flexibility, two-wheeled travel, mainly using bicycles and electric bicycles, is increasingly becoming the choice for people's short-distance commuting and leisure life. Two-wheeled travel not only helps reduce carbon emissions but also promotes the upgrading of related industries towards intelligence and recyclability, driving the green transformation of the entire industry chain.
As a green and convenient mode of transportation, after years of development, "two-wheeled travel," mainly using bicycles and electric bicycles, has become an indispensable and important part of the modern urban transportation system.
Data from the China Bicycle Association shows that the current social ownership of bicycles in China has exceeded 200 million, and the social ownership of electric bicycles is approximately 380 million. In China's urban residents, about 30 out of every 100 trips are completed by two-wheeled travel.
Why is two-wheeled travel becoming increasingly popular?
Green and efficient travel, reducing energy consumption and achieving carbon emission reduction.
"With their flexible and efficient characteristics, bicycles, electric bicycles, and the like have become more suitable transportation tools for short-distance travel in cities. Coupled with the deeply rooted concepts of healthy living and green environmental protection, two-wheeled travel methods continue to become popular," said Guo Wenyu (郭文玉), Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the China Bicycle Association.
The "2024 Two-Wheeled Green Travel Research Report" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report") shows that from 2021 to 2023, the average one-way cycling time of urban residents nationwide increased from 12.6 minutes to 13.88 minutes. During peak hours, choosing two-wheeled travel can save commuting time and achieve green and efficient travel.
In the context of today's increasingly fast-paced life and the greater prevalence of motor vehicles, bicycles, electric bicycles, and the like demonstrate obvious economic and time advantages in daily commuting and short-to-medium-distance travel.
In recent years, two-wheeled travel has continued to contribute to reducing energy consumption and improving air quality. The "Report" shows that the daily reduction in carbon emissions nationwide due to two-wheeled travel is approximately 10,000 tons, which, calculated at a fuel consumption of 8 liters per 100 kilometers, is equivalent to saving approximately 6.6 million liters of gasoline. In 2023, two-wheeled travel reduced carbon emissions by a total of 4.2925 million tons, and the environmental cost saved by this reduction totaled approximately 2.6 billion yuan.
It is worth mentioning that in recent years, cycling culture has risen, and cycling activities have surged. "Riding while touring" has injected new vitality into two-wheeled travel. Data shows that there are currently over 18 million cycling enthusiasts nationwide, and over 100 million people cycle regularly, with cycling gradually becoming a new social hotspot.
Shared travel grows, "rail + ride" becomes more popular.
Shared bicycles have become an important part of the urban public transportation system, boosting the vigorous development of the two-wheeled travel market.
Data from the Ministry of Transport shows that, to date, over 12 million shared bicycles have been deployed nationwide, and an average of 24 million people choose to ride shared bicycles every day. Today, BeiDou (北斗) technology is deeply integrated with shared bicycles, continuously improving the convenience of users finding and changing bikes, and enhancing the user's riding experience.
"In the past year, Meituan (美团) shared two-wheeled vehicles have traveled over 10 billion kilometers in total, reducing carbon emissions by over 580,000 tons," said the relevant person in charge of Meituan shared two-wheeled vehicles. The survey found that among shared bicycle users, approximately 23% of cycling behavior replaced travel methods such as cars.
At the same time, the city's transportation capacity is constantly being updated, making "rail + ride" more popular. Building "wind and rain corridors," adding parking facilities, piloting zoned parking... In recent years, various regions have taken multiple measures to improve the riding connection facilities and environment around rail stations, promoting seamless connection between two-wheeled travel and rail transit, and promoting green urban travel.
The "Report" shows that from 2021 to 2023, the proportion of bicycle riding activities around national rail transit stations showed a steady upward trend; at the same time, the proportion of electric bicycle riding services around national rails increased by 13% in 2022, and further increased by 11.3% in 2023, showing a rapid growth trend.
Guo Wenyu (郭文玉) said that compared with bicycles, the frequency of use of electric bicycles has increased more rapidly, indicating that their characteristics are more in line with the needs of urban short-distance connections.
Two-wheeled travel is expected to continue to be popular, driving the green development of the industry.
Two-wheeled travel is still continuing to go green.
Using green energy. Quick hydrogen exchange, 100 kilometers of range... In June of this year, in the Qingdao West Coast New Area (青岛西海岸新区), Shandong (山东) Province, the first batch of 200 hydrogen-powered shared bicycles were put into the market, and citizens can ride them by scanning a code. Compared with traditional electric bicycles, hydrogen-powered bicycles have the characteristics of rapid hydrogen refueling and long cruising range.
Moving towards green recycling. At present, China has a large stock of bicycles, rapid updates, a large number of discarded bicycles, and great recycling pressure. "In the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区), the overall bicycle recycling rate is about 25%, of which the shared bicycle field performs prominently, basically achieving 100% recycling and reuse of waste bicycles." Industry experts suggest that a professional private bicycle recycling platform should be accelerated to provide residents with convenient recycling services and explore the transformation value of bicycles. At the same time, unified recycling standards and norms should be formulated, guidance and supervision should be strengthened, and the green development of the industry should be promoted in depth.
"Today, two-wheeled travel has developed from a single mode of travel to a healthier, greener, and low-carbon lifestyle. More people are accustomed to unlocking urban scenery by riding and using line trajectories to depict the outline of the city," said Guo Wenyu (郭文玉). With the continuous improvement of related infrastructure and the further strengthening of people's environmental awareness, two-wheeled travel is expected to continue to be popular and become an important carrier for practicing the concept of green development.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on September 21st (Reporter Li Hongmei (李红梅)) On the morning of September 21st, this year's 18th typhoon "Gaja" strengthened into a super typhoon. The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that "Gaja" will enter the northeastern part of the South China Sea on the early morning of the 23rd, and will make landfall along the coast from Shanwei (汕尾), Guangdong (广东) to Wenchang (文昌), Hainan (海南) from the early morning to afternoon of the 24th. It is expected that the intensity at the time of landfall will be strong typhoon or super typhoon level (level 14-16), becoming the strongest typhoon to affect China this year. Affected by this, starting from the 21st, there will be strong winds in the northern waters of the South China Sea and the Bashi Channel (巴士海峡) and other sea areas in China; starting from the 23rd, there will be heavy rain or torrential rain in Guangdong, Guangxi (广西) and other places, with extremely heavy rain in some areas. At 18:00 on the 21st, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) issued a blue typhoon warning.
Specifically, it is expected that from the 21st to the 26th, the Bashi Channel (巴士海峡), the northern part of the South China Sea, the Beibu Gulf (北部湾), the Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡) and other sea areas, as well as the coastal areas of South China, will successively experience winds of level 9-11. The nearby sea areas or regions passed by the typhoon center will experience winds of level 12-17, with gusts above level 17; it is expected that from the 23rd to the 25th, there will be heavy to torrential rain in South China, southern Jiangnan (江南) and other places, with heavy torrential rain in some areas such as eastern Taiwan Island (台湾岛), eastern and southern Guangdong, southern Guangxi, and southeastern Fujian (福建), and extremely heavy rain (250-280 mm) in some areas.
In addition, affected by the long-distance water vapor transport of the typhoon, from the 23rd to the 25th, Jiangsu (江苏), eastern Anhui (安徽) and other places will also experience heavy to torrential rain, with heavy torrential rain in some areas.
Meteorological experts remind that "Gaja" will enter the South China Sea as a super typhoon, with fast movement speed and high intensity, and its peak intensity will be close to Typhoon "Megi" No. 11 in 2024. At the same time, the intensity of "Gaja" making landfall in South China will also be at the strong typhoon or super typhoon level, and the risk of disaster in the northern part of the South China Sea and South China is extremely high. It is recommended that ships sailing in relevant sea areas return to port in time to avoid the wind or avoid the typhoon-affected areas, and offshore workers evacuate in advance; Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Fujian, Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门) and other places should make preparations for typhoon prevention in advance, transfer people in high-risk areas in a timely manner, and strengthen safety management of transportation, island-related and marine tourism, and urban operations; especially the Pearl River Delta (珠三角) region of Guangdong, where the population, industry, and buildings are dense, needs to be vigilant and make various prevention preparations in advance.
Return to TopThis Beijing (北京) Dispatch on September 21st (Reported by Wang Hao (王浩)): This reporter learned from the Yellow River Conservancy Commission (黄河水利委员会) of the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部): On September 18th, the Wanjiazhai Reservoir (万家寨水库) refilled to 954 meters and transitioned to power generation operation, marking the official end of the joint desilting operation of key reservoirs in the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River (黄河), which lasted for 16 days.
Starting from September 3rd, the Yellow River Conservancy Commission (黄河水利委员会) jointly dispatched the Longyangxia (龙羊峡), Liujiaxia (刘家峡), Haibowan (海勃湾), Wanjiazhai (万家寨), and Longkou (龙口) Reservoirs to create a flow process of 1200 cubic meters per second to 1600 cubic meters per second for 7 days at the Lanzhou (兰州) hydrological station, using a large flow to flush the silt accumulated in the reservoir area and river channel. Data shows that after this joint desilting operation, the Haibowan (海勃湾), Wanjiazhai (万家寨), and Longkou (龙口) Reservoirs discharged 14.8 million tons, 52.76 million tons, and 63.97 million tons of sediment, respectively, and the reservoir areas were scoured by 11.12 million tons, 46.66 million tons, and 11.21 million tons, respectively. The amount of sediment discharged from the Wanjiazhai Reservoir (万家寨水库) exceeded the amount of sediment entering the reservoir last year, successfully completing the annual reservoir capacity restoration target, and the effect of reservoir desilting and silt reduction was significant.
In order to do a good job in this joint desilting operation, the Yellow River Conservancy Commission (黄河水利委员会), in accordance with the principle of "safe and controllable, overall consideration," compiled the "2025 Joint Desilting Operation Plan for Key Reservoirs in the Upper and Middle Reaches of the Yellow River (黄河)"; during the joint desilting period, it closely tracked the upstream rainfall and sediment conditions, scientifically dispatched the Longyangxia (龙羊峡) and Liujiaxia (刘家峡) Reservoirs and important cascade hydropower stations in the upper reaches of the main and tributary streams, closely tracked the desilting situation of key reservoirs, and sent working groups and research groups to the Haibowan (海勃湾) and Wanjiazhai (万家寨) Reservoirs to supervise the hydrological monitoring of reservoir desilting, urging relevant local authorities to do a good job in early warning release and river channel patrol and defense, effectively ensuring the safe and orderly progress of desilting operation.
Return to TopAnchoring the "dual carbon" goals, Feidong County (肥东县), Hefei City (合肥市), Anhui Province (安徽省), is seizing opportunities to lay out advanced photovoltaic and new energy storage industries with a chain-based thinking. Relying on a complete industrial chain, precise policy support, and the driving force of leading enterprises, it is creating a "Feidong Model" for the development of Anhui's (安徽) new energy industry.
Industry Clustering Forms Momentum, Building Hard Power in the Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Industries
Feidong County (肥东县) has formed an industrial pattern of "leading enterprises driving, supporting coordination, and full chain coverage." In the field of advanced photovoltaics, Jinko Solar (晶科能源) and GCL Integration (协鑫集成), two leading companies in the industry, have settled and laid out their projects, driving more than 20 companies such as Qingdian Photovoltaic (清电光伏) and Zhongnan Optoelectronics (中南光电) to gather, building a complete industrial chain from silicon wafers, battery cells, and modules to backplanes, frame supports, and photovoltaic power stations. In 2024, the county's battery cell output was 19.61 gigawatts, and the module output was 29.42 gigawatts. The output value of the photovoltaic industry above designated size exceeded 31 billion yuan, making it an important photovoltaic manufacturing base in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The new energy storage field also has a strong momentum. More than 10 upstream and downstream enterprises such as Guoxuan High-tech (国轩科技), Deli New Materials (德锂新材料), and Xuying New Energy (巡鹰新能源) are developing together. In 2024, the output value reached 3.3 billion yuan. Feidong County (肥东县) was successfully selected as the pilot zone for future new energy storage industries in Hefei (合肥), focusing on new energy storage raw materials and photovoltaic storage applications, injecting new impetus into industrial upgrading. In the first half of 2025, the output value of new energy storage increased strongly by 374%, demonstrating the resilience of industrial development.
Precise Service Exertion, Activating New Momentum for Industrial Development
Feidong County (肥东县) has always regarded industrial cultivation as the main focus, using service-driven solutions to solve development problems. In investment promotion and layout, it has sorted out the supply chain needs of leading enterprises, established a list of weak links such as slurry and adhesive film, precisely introduced supporting projects, and accelerated the construction of a "chain owner + supporting" ecosystem; focusing on cutting-edge fields such as perovskite tandem technology, it has fully promoted the landing of the GCL (协鑫) perovskite tandem module project with a total investment of 6.8 billion yuan, seizing the commanding heights of technology.
In project services, Feidong County (肥东县) implements a "reverse schedule, targeted problem-solving" mechanism, focusing on key projects such as GCL Energy Storage (协鑫储能) and Tayilai Optical Materials (塔益莱光学材料), efficiently solving key issues such as land use, energy use, and environmental assessment and approval; at the same time, it increases the publicity of technological transformation policies, guides enterprises to connect with new equipment and new processes, and promotes the informationization upgrade of the entire process of research and development, production, and management of photovoltaic storage enterprises, so as to enhance core competitiveness through the deep integration of informationization and industrialization. In addition, by promoting the construction of green parks and factories, and encouraging the popularization of distributed photovoltaics in industrial plants and public buildings, the "plate visibility rate" of photovoltaic cells has become a "new business card" for industrial development.
Leading Enterprises Drive, Writing a New Chapter of Pragmatic Industry Revitalization
The high-quality development of the industry cannot be separated from the "leading goose" role of leading enterprises. Jinko Solar's (晶科能源) Feidong base (肥东基地) has a total investment of over 10 billion yuan, laying out 32 gigawatts of photovoltaic product capacity, creating the industry-renowned "Feidong Speed" - the first phase of the 8 gigawatt N-type TOPCon battery project took only 118 days from start to production, and the base's output value in 2023 exceeded 22.5 billion yuan.
GCL Integration (协鑫集成) also performed brilliantly. The 15 gigawatt high-efficiency photovoltaic module base built with an investment of 4 billion yuan took only 5 months from the start of the first production line to the product roll-off. In 2023, the output value exceeded 11.138 billion yuan, and the cumulative contribution to output value since 2021 has exceeded 34 billion yuan, becoming the "main force" for the growth of Feidong's (肥东) photovoltaic industry output value. The steady development of the two leading enterprises has not only driven the coordinated growth of supporting enterprises such as aluminum frames and electrolytes, but also allowed "Feidong-made" photovoltaic products to go to more than 190 countries and regions.
Today's Feidong (肥东) is using the photovoltaic energy storage industry as a fulcrum to drive new breakthroughs in the transformation of the green economy. In the future, with the landing of more cutting-edge projects and the continuous improvement of the industrial chain, Feidong (肥东) will continue to use innovation as a pen and hard work as ink to write more exciting chapters on the track of new energy development.
Data source: Publicity Department of the CPC Feidong County Committee (中共肥东县委宣传部)
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According to a recent report released by Canalys, an international market analysis agency, overall smartphone sales in Latin America in the second quarter of 2025 increased by approximately 2% compared to the first quarter, reaching 34.3 million units. Among the top five smartphone brands in sales, besides Samsung, Chinese brands Xiaomi (小米), Motorola (摩托罗拉) under Lenovo (联想), Honor (荣耀), and Transsion (传音) occupied four spots. Among them, Xiaomi's (小米) phone sales increased by 8%, reaching a record 6.7 million units. In recent years, the Latin American smartphone market has seen strong demand, and Chinese smartphone brands, with their excellent design and high cost-performance ratio, cover various consumer groups, and their market share has been increasing year by year, favored by local people.
Market Sales Achieve Rapid Growth
In a chain appliance store in Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢), Brazil (巴西), various brands of mobile phones are displayed in a dazzling array, with many Chinese mobile phones placed in prominent positions. "Chinese mobile phone brands have a variety of styles, and smartphones at various price points can meet the needs of different consumer groups, and are very popular," salesperson Miguel (米格尔) told reporters. Brazil (巴西) is the largest smartphone market in Latin America. In the second quarter of this year, Motorola (摩托罗拉) phones accounted for approximately 24% of the total smartphone sales in the Brazilian (巴西) smartphone market, while Xiaomi (小米) and Realme (Realme) accounted for 17% and 6% respectively. According to the latest survey by Nexus (Nexus), a Brazilian (巴西) data statistics and research institution, more than 60% of Brazilian (巴西) respondents prefer Chinese mobile phones and other electronic devices, and 67% of respondents believe that China (中国) has more advantages in technological innovation. The Brazilian (巴西) digital product industry information website "Connected World" published an article stating that Chinese mobile phone brands such as Xiaomi (小米), vivo sub-brand JOVI (JOVI), and Realme (Realme) are increasingly popular in the Brazilian (巴西) market, helping to promote the Brazilian (巴西) mobile communication industry into a new era.
"A Chinese smartphone with artificial intelligence performance and an affordable price has landed in Mexico (墨西哥)." Not long ago, Mexican (墨西哥) media reported on the launch of a flagship phone by Transsion (传音) in the country, emphasizing that the new phone has artificial intelligence performance such as text generation and intelligent image editing. In Mexico (墨西哥), Chinese mobile phone brands rank among the top in terms of brand awareness and sales, accounting for approximately 43% of the market share. Alamilla (阿拉米拉), market research manager of the Mexican (墨西哥) consulting company "Competitive Intelligence Unit," said that in 2019, the market share of Chinese brand smartphones in the local market was close to zero, but now it has become one of the best-selling mobile phones in the local area. "Chinese mobile phone manufacturers have conducted in-depth research to understand the needs of Mexican (墨西哥) smartphone users, and provided mid-to-high-end mobile phone products with more affordable prices and superior performance, and gradually gained a firm foothold in the highly competitive market."
Not long ago, Honor (荣耀) launched its new Honor (荣耀) 400 series in Peru (秘鲁), equipped with a suite including 37 artificial intelligence tools, realizing multiple artificial intelligence-assisted functions such as photo editing, assisted writing, and real-time translation. Recently, Honor (荣耀) opened 13 physical stores in Peru (秘鲁), gradually expanding its local market share. Data shows that in the second quarter of this year, Peru (秘鲁) imported approximately 3.78 million smartphones, of which Xiaomi (小米) and Honor (荣耀) phones ranked first and second in terms of import volume with 890,000 and 830,000 units respectively, with a month-on-month increase of 11.2% and 25.7% respectively. Motorola (摩托罗拉) and ZTE (中兴) phones also had good sales.
Among the more than 3.2 million smartphones imported by Ecuador (厄瓜多尔) in 2024, most of them are Chinese brand mobile phones. Jorge Cadme (豪尔赫·卡德梅), general manager of the Ecuadorian (厄瓜多尔) mobile phone wholesale distribution company Duocell (Duocell), said that local consumers pay attention to cost performance, and value the operating speed, storage space, camera quality, and screen design of mobile phones. Chinese brand mobile phones have obvious competitive advantages in these aspects and are deeply loved by consumers. In Venezuela (委内瑞拉), Transsion (传音) and Xiaomi (小米) phone sales have grown rapidly, becoming the two most popular mobile phone brands in the country. In May of this year, the sales of these two brands accounted for 50.6% of the local mobile phone market share.
Focus on Innovation and Localization Strategies
Xie Yinzhi (谢荫智), a partner of the Brazilian (巴西) E-思 Group (祎思集团), has been paying attention to investment in digital business and technology for a long time. He believes that the success of Chinese smartphone brands in the Latin American market is mainly based on their focus on localization strategies, and their ability to adjust product strategies in a timely manner according to the preferences of local people, including functional configuration, influencer marketing, and user community building, and continuously expand their loyal user base in the local area.
"Chinese brand smartphones are starting to be at the forefront in terms of style and function, as well as design and innovation," Xie Yinzhi (谢荫智) told reporters. Chinese brand mobile phones are leading the development of embedded artificial intelligence, folding screens, and other categories, not only at the conceptual level, but also embodied in tangible real products. Chinese companies are showing a deeper pursuit of technological innovation and differentiated development.
Simón Hernández (西蒙·埃尔南德斯) is a well-known self-media blogger in the Colombian (哥伦比亚) technology field. He has published evaluation videos of multiple Chinese brand smartphones on his social media accounts. "Chinese brand smartphones strive to popularize technology and provide as many high-quality products as possible with higher cost performance. This is a major factor in their success," he said. Many Chinese brand mobile phones already provide high-end designs in photography, performance, and battery life, and have made breakthroughs in key areas such as folding screens and artificial intelligence, attracting many consumers.
Industry insiders believe that Chinese brand smartphones are increasingly popular in many Latin American countries, with their innovative technology, unique design, and high cost performance, widely covering various consumer groups, and have huge growth space. In the future, the competitive landscape of the Latin American market will continue to change rapidly. If each brand of mobile phone wants to further consolidate its long-term competitiveness, it needs major mobile phone manufacturers to adopt diversified and personalized operation models, provide more star products in the mid-to-high-end and broader equipment ecosystem, and implement more complete and down-to-earth marketing coverage strategies. These are crucial for achieving large-scale development and enhancing brand trust.
China-Latin America Cooperation Promotes Win-Win Development
In Estrema (埃斯特雷马市), Minas Gerais (米纳斯吉拉斯州), Brazil (巴西), OPPO (OPPO) mobile phones rolled off the production line of its first mobile phone produced in Brazil (巴西) in 2024. Since entering the Brazilian (巴西) market this year, JOVI (JOVI) has begun localized production. Currently, its factory in the Manaus (马瑙斯) Free Trade Zone (自贸区) has achieved mass production. Transsion (传音), Xiaomi (小米), Honor (荣耀) and other mobile phone brands have stated that they plan to set up factories in Brazil (巴西) or cooperate with local companies to carry out assembly business. Varga (瓦尔加), product director of JOVI (JOVI), said that cooperating to produce mobile phones in Brazil (巴西) is a strategic long-term decision, which means understanding local consumer needs and investing in the local supply chain to provide smoother production, marketing, after-sales and other services.
In recent years, more and more Chinese mobile phone manufacturers have established production lines in Latin America or strengthened industrial cooperation with local manufacturers, helping to enhance local manufacturing capabilities. In Tierra del Fuego (火地岛) in southern Argentina (阿根廷), the preferential policies of the free trade zone have attracted many Chinese mobile phone manufacturers. Currently, Motorola (摩托罗拉), which ranks first in sales in Argentina (阿根廷), began localized production in Tierra del Fuego (火地岛) in 2012, and Xiaomi (小米), which ranks third in sales, began its localized production business in 2022. In October last year, Transsion (传音) and Argentine (阿根廷) consumer electronics company BGH Group (BGH集团) began to cooperate locally to produce smartphones and other equipment. Rosenfield (罗森菲尔德), head of the consumer department of BGH Group (BGH集团), said that mobile phone industry chain cooperation not only involves equipment manufacturing, but also includes the modernization of production lines. Chinese companies bring technological innovation and cutting-edge design to Argentina (阿根廷), promoting the development of the local industry chain.
Xie Yinzhi (谢荫智) believes that Chinese mobile phone manufacturers implement localization strategies, which help local areas increase employment and cultivate technical talents while achieving rapid development, which will be beneficial to accelerating technology accumulation, strengthening the competitiveness of the electronics industry, and further increasing local export capabilities.
Claudia Januzzi (克劳迪娅·亚努齐), chairman of the Brazil (巴西) China (中国) Innovation and Economic Research Institute (中国创新经济研究院), told reporters that strengthening cooperation in the mobile phone industry chain between Latin America and China (拉中) will help companies gain a deeper understanding of the needs of consumers in the Latin American region, produce good products that sell well, help improve the level of regional industrialization, and achieve win-win development.
(Reported from Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢) on September 21 by this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 强
The latest data released by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan shows that Tajikistan's digital economy has accounted for 15% of its gross domestic product (GDP), and is expected to exceed 20% by the end of this year. The significant increase in data demonstrates the country's positive results in digital transformation.
In recent years, Tajikistan has regarded digitalization as an important way to achieve national economic and social development goals. Tajik President Emomali Rahmon (拉赫蒙) announced in this year's State of the Nation Address that 2025-2030 will be the "Year of Digital Economy and Innovation Development" in Tajikistan, striving to fully promote the development of the digital economy in the next five years. The Tajik government plans to establish a Digital Economy Development Agency to specifically support the development of the artificial intelligence industry.
Tajikistan is a traditional agricultural country, with agriculture accounting for nearly 1/4 of its GDP. In order to solve the long-standing problems in the agricultural field, such as low productivity, backward farming methods, and lack of funds, Tajikistan, with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, has formulated the "2025-2029 Agricultural Digitalization Plan," which aims to use digital technology to promote the transformation of agricultural production, agricultural product processing and other industries, and improve agricultural productivity and efficiency. The government announced that it will invest approximately US$11.28 million in the implementation of the plan, mainly for the construction of digital infrastructure, the introduction of artificial intelligence technology, and the training of professional and technical personnel.
Digitalization of public services is one of the key directions of Tajikistan's digital transformation. At present, the country is vigorously promoting e-government and digital office work to improve the efficiency and transparency of public services, including the establishment of a unified national digital system, the provision of online public services, and the implementation of e-visas, so as to enhance public satisfaction with the government.
Artificial intelligence is one of the important focuses of Tajikistan's digital transformation. Tokhir Majidov (托希尔·马吉多夫), Vice President of Academic Affairs of the Technological University of Tajikistan, told reporters that a key to digital transformation is to cultivate core capabilities in the field of artificial intelligence, and to use various artificial intelligence tools to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of education, medical care, energy, and national governance.
Talent cultivation is the foundation for developing the digital economy. Tajikistan attaches great importance to the cultivation of digital talents and actively carries out relevant cooperation with China. The Chinese technical team provides strong support for its digital infrastructure construction and industrial digitalization. The Sino-Tajikistan cooperative digital medical platform has achieved full coverage of remote consultations in remote areas of Tajikistan; the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan and China's NONGFU Puzi Group (农夫铺子集团) jointly built a "Digital Economy Science Popularization Base," focusing on digital technology empowerment, cross-border cooperation, and science popularization education; China and Tajikistan also regularly organize exchange activities for young scientists, committed to carrying out joint research and jointly building scientific research platforms.
Zavqi Zoda (扎夫基佐达), Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan, said that with the support of China, the Tajikistan Artificial Intelligence Research Institute has trained more than 500 professionals, providing solid intellectual support for the country's digital economy development. As a member state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上合组织), Tajikistan supports the implementation of joint digital projects among member states within the framework of the SCO, and jointly promotes the regional digitalization process.
Return to TopIraqi pottery has a long history. As early as the Mesopotamian civilization, pottery was already widely used in all aspects of social life. Iraqi sculptor Samia Baghdadi (萨米亚·巴格达迪) opened a pottery workshop in Baghdad (巴格达), teaching pottery to local teenagers and children, stimulating their artistic imagination, and continuing the Iraqi cultural tradition. Many people have mastered a craft through learning pottery.
(People's Daily reporter Guan Kejiang (管克江))
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), September 21st: Comprehensive reports from Xinhua News Agency's foreign correspondents: The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia issued statements on the 21st, announcing their recognition of the State of Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (内塔尼亚胡) stated on the same day that Israel would respond in the coming days.
British Prime Minister Starmer (斯塔默) issued a video statement on the same day, saying: "In order to restore the hope of Palestinians and Israelis for peace and a 'two-state solution', the United Kingdom officially recognizes the State of Palestine."
Starmer (斯塔默) also stated that the man-made humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli government's escalating bombing operations are "completely intolerable" and "must end."
Canadian Prime Minister Carney (卡尼) said in a statement that Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine is part of a concerted effort by the international community to maintain the viability of the "two-state solution."
Carney (卡尼) said that the Israeli government's continued expansion of settlements in the West Bank is undermining the prospects for Palestinian statehood. The Israeli side’s continued actions in the Gaza Strip have caused the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians and triggered a highly destructive and avoidable famine. These actions by the Israeli side violate international law.
The Australian government issued a press release on the 21st, announcing its recognition of the State of Palestine with immediate effect. The press release stated that Australia, together with Canada and the United Kingdom, recognizes the State of Palestine in order to inject new impetus into the "two-state solution." As the Palestinian National Authority fulfills its reform commitments, Australia "will consider further measures, including establishing diplomatic relations and opening an embassy."
Several Israeli media outlets reported on the 21st that, in response to the announcement by the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and other countries to recognize the State of Palestine, Netanyahu (内塔尼亚胡) said on the same day that this move "endangers Israel's survival" and that Israel will respond in the coming days.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Brussels, September 20th (Reporters Zhang Zhaoqing (张兆卿) and Zhang Xinwen (张馨文)) - Brussels Airport (布鲁塞尔机场) in Belgium (比利时) issued a statement on the evening of the 20th, stating that due to a cyber attack on the external service provider of the check-in and boarding system, the check-in services of multiple European airports were severely disrupted, and the impact on Brussels Airport (布鲁塞尔机场) is expected to last until the 21st.
A spokesperson for Brussels Airport (布鲁塞尔机场) said that the airport has asked airlines to cancel half of the departing flights on the 21st to avoid long queues and large-scale temporary flight cancellations.
A spokesperson for the European Commission (欧盟委员会) said on the same day that the European Commission (欧盟委员会) is closely monitoring the cyber attack and is coordinating with the European Aviation Safety Agency, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, airports, and airlines to restore normal operations and provide support to passengers. The spokesperson emphasized that the incident did not affect aviation safety and air traffic control, and current indications do not suggest that this was a large-scale or serious cyber attack.
Earlier on the 20th, airports in several European countries, including the United Kingdom, Belgium (比利时), and Germany (德国), successively released messages stating that their check-in and boarding systems experienced technical failures, affecting operations, and passengers may face travel delays.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘 赫
German Chancellor Merz recently stated that Germany's current welfare model is financially unsustainable, that "economic output can no longer sustain the current level of welfare," and that the widening fiscal deficit is forcing the government to re-examine the structure of fiscal spending. The German welfare model faces multiple challenges, sparking widespread discussion in all sectors.
Germany is one of the birthplaces of the modern Western welfare system, and has formed a comprehensive welfare system covering areas such as medical care, pensions, unemployment relief, and education. A recent report, the "2024 Social Budget," released by the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, shows that Germany's welfare expenditure has long maintained a proportion of over 30% of its gross domestic product (GDP), reaching a new high of 31.2% in 2024, with total welfare expenditure amounting to 1.35 trillion euros, an increase of 6.6% year-on-year. At the same time, the government budget deficit has further widened. The German 2026 federal budget draft estimates that between 2027 and 2029, the German federal finances will face a budget shortfall of 172 billion euros.
In recent years, the German economy has experienced slow growth due to various domestic and international reasons. In 2023, Germany's GDP declined by 0.3%; in 2024, Germany's GDP contracted again by 0.2%, marking the first time since 2003 that it has experienced negative growth for two consecutive years. On one hand, the government's "purse" is shrinking, while on the other hand, the "spending bill" is gradually increasing.
Population aging and labor shortages are also exacerbating the fiscal burden. Since 1991, the number of people aged 65 and over in Germany has increased from 12 million to 18.89 million in 2023, accounting for approximately 22% of the total population. Aging has led to rapid growth in pension and healthcare expenditures, while a shrinking labor force has exacerbated the erosion of the social insurance contribution base. In 2025, the German federal budget will allocate 121 billion euros to cover pension deficits, accounting for approximately 1/4 of the fiscal budget. It is predicted that by 2050, the pension gap will double. Merz stated that there are currently 5.6 million people in Germany dependent on citizen's allowances, many of whom are fully capable of working but are not employed.
Since the formation of the new German government this year, calls for welfare reform have been on the rise, also sparking widespread controversy. Economists and the business community generally support reform, believing that high welfare has become a "welfare trap," which inhibits investment and innovation. German trade unions and left-wing groups warn that cutting welfare may exacerbate social inequality, leading to a decline in the quality of life for low-income groups and the elderly.
Germany's welfare predicament is not an isolated case. Under the pressure of weak economic growth and population aging, the current welfare models in many European countries are generally facing challenges. Many European countries have taken measures such as tightening welfare eligibility reviews, raising the statutory retirement age, and tightening the conditions for claiming unemployment benefits, striving to find a new balance between welfare security and economic capacity.
(Reported from Berlin (柏林) on September 21 by this newspaper)
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Paris, September 20th (Reporter Zhang Baihui (张百慧)) The north and south towers of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, officially reopened to the public on the 20th. This is the first time the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral have reopened to the public since the fire in 2019.
After the reopening, the tower tour route has been adjusted. Visitors enter from the base of the south tower, climb 424 steps to reach the 69-meter-high tower top platform, and can enjoy a panoramic view of Paris and the "reborn" church spire. Afterwards, visitors can walk to the open-air platform connecting the north and south towers to view the stone carvings on the top of Notre Dame Cathedral and the restored wooden roof structure. After the tour, visitors descend from the north tower.
The reopening of the towers coincides with France's celebration of the 42nd European Heritage Days. According to a recent announcement from the French Presidential Palace, Élysée Palace (爱丽舍宫), Notre Dame Cathedral has received more than 8 million visitors since it reopened in December last year.
Return to TopAs a central enterprise with green development as its theme, China Green Development Investment Group Co., Ltd. (中国绿发投资集团有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "China Green Development (中国绿发)") adheres to the strategic guidance of "facing the four directions," seizes the opportunities of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, regards technological innovation as the core driving force, focuses on the three key supporting areas of new power systems, advanced materials, and artificial intelligence around the goal of green and low-carbon development, and lays out a number of new technologies and new industries such as liquid air energy storage and self-synchronous voltage source grid-friendly connection through the whole chain model of "technology route selection - leading team cooperation - industry-university-research collaborative transformation," and makes every effort to cultivate a new engine for green and low-carbon development.
As a professional platform for China Green Development (中国绿发) to cultivate strategic emerging industries, China Green Development (中国绿发) Beijing Green Development High-Tech Branch focuses on the main functions of scientific and technological research and development, investment incubation, and market expansion, promotes the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and is committed to becoming an explorer and cultivator of new engines for green and low-carbon development. Up to now, it has jointly established 7 holding technology companies and 3 joint research and development centers with well-known scientific research institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (上海交通大学), participated in the establishment of the National Building Green and Low-Carbon Technology Innovation Center (国家建筑绿色低碳技术创新中心) and the Central Enterprise New Energy Storage Innovation Consortium, and taken the lead in undertaking 3 national energy field first (set) major technical equipment, 1 national key research and development plan project, 1 national new energy storage pilot demonstration project, and 1 green and low-carbon advanced technology demonstration project.
Creating a New Engine for Strategic Emerging Industries
In the layout of cultivating and expanding strategic emerging industries, China Green Development (中国绿发) has focused on building 7 high-tech enterprises, which are carrying out cutting-edge exploration and industrialization practices in the fields of energy storage, green thermal energy, new energy grid connection, power energy storage, thermal management, artificial intelligence, and solid-state batteries, becoming an important force for China Green Development (中国绿发) to promote the integration of science and technology and industry.
China Green Zhongke Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd.: To Build a Leader in Liquid Air Energy Storage
China Green Zhongke Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. (中绿中科储能技术有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Energy Storage Company (储能公司)") is a new long-term energy storage company jointly established by China Green Development (中国绿发) and the Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院理化技术研究所). With liquid air energy storage technology as the center, the Energy Storage Company (储能公司)'s business covers technology services, equipment development, engineering management, and project operation, and can provide comprehensive energy storage solutions for the whole process.
With its technological advantages, the Energy Storage Company (储能公司) has been rated as a national high-tech enterprise, a "Science and Technology Reform Enterprise (科改企业)" by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委), a specialized, refined, and new small and medium-sized enterprise and an innovative small and medium-sized enterprise in Beijing (北京市专精特新中小企业和创新型中小企业), and has been rated as an AAA-level credit enterprise, undertaking 1 national energy field first (set) major technical equipment task and 1 national key research and development plan project. The Energy Storage Company (储能公司) is building the world's largest liquid air energy storage commercial demonstration project (60 MW/600 MWh), which is a "reveal the list and take command (揭榜挂帅)" project in Qinghai Province (青海省) and was selected into the National Energy Administration's (国家能源局) new energy storage pilot demonstration project and the fourth batch of energy field first (set) major technical equipment list, the top ten major scientific and technological achievements of the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (2025中关村论坛), and the National Development and Reform Commission's (国家发展改革委) green and low-carbon advanced technology demonstration project list. The "Research and Demonstration Application of Safe and Efficient Cold Storage and Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Improvement Technology of Liquid Air Energy Storage System" project declared by the Energy Storage Company (储能公司) has been approved as a key special project of "Strategic Scientific and Technological Innovation Cooperation" in the 2024 National Key Research and Development Program.
China Green Kesheng Engineering Technology Co., Ltd.: To Become a Leading Provider of Green and Low-Carbon Thermal Energy Engineering Solutions
China Green Kesheng Engineering Technology Co., Ltd. (中绿可胜工程技术有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "China Green Kesheng Company (中绿可胜公司)") is an engineering technology company jointly established by China Green Development (中国绿发) and Zhejiang Kesheng Technology Co., Ltd. (浙江可胜技术股份有限公司). Based on "molten salt heat storage and energy storage technology + special/ultra-high temperature heat pump technology," China Green Kesheng Company (中绿可胜公司) provides one-stop solutions and full-process technical services around molten salt energy storage application scenarios such as solar thermal power plants, flexible transformation of deep peak regulation of thermal power, multi-energy complementary molten salt energy storage power stations, industrial waste heat utilization, industrial parks, and commercial complex green power heating.
China Green Kesheng Company (中绿可胜公司) continues to promote the modularization, miniaturization, and intelligent research and development and manufacturing of molten salt storage and heat exchange equipment, and innovatively creates popular products for the "hotel + molten salt energy storage energy saving" application scenario. At present, the first hotel molten salt energy storage energy-saving contract energy management project has been successfully implemented, becoming a demonstration case of low-carbon energy saving in the company's civil scene.
Shanghai China Green New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.: Benchmark Synchronous Machines, Build a Strong Power Grid, and Build Main Power Source New Energy Power Stations
Shanghai China Green New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (上海中绿新能源科技有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Shanghai New Energy Technology Company (上海新能源科技公司)") is a new energy technology company jointly established by China Green Development (中国绿发) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (上海交通大学). Focusing on the construction needs of new power systems, Shanghai New Energy Technology Company (上海新能源科技公司) focuses on the research and development and application of self-synchronous voltage source grid-friendly connection technology, and is committed to solving the safe operation problems of high-proportion new energy grid connection and building main power source new energy power stations. At present, Shanghai New Energy Technology Company (上海新能源科技公司) has mastered more than 100 intellectual property rights related to self-synchronous voltage source grid-friendly connection technology and undertakes 2 national energy field first (set) major technical equipment tasks.
In October 2023, Shanghai New Energy Technology Company (上海新能源科技公司) undertook the third batch of national energy field first (set) major technical equipment tasks of the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) and built a main power source wind power plant in China Green Development (中国绿发) Gansu Ganhekou North and South Wind Farm (甘肃干河口南北风电场), and passed more than 530 tests organized by the State Grid Gansu Electric Power Research Institute (国网甘肃省电力公司电力科学研究院). In September 2024, the "Key Technologies and Applications of Main Power Source Wind and Solar Power Stations" project was identified by the Chinese Society of Electrical Engineering (中国电机工程学会) as reaching the international leading level. In August 2025, the "Complete Equipment of Main Power Source Photovoltaic Power Station Based on Self-Synchronous Voltage Source String Inverter" of Shanghai New Energy Technology Company (上海新能源科技公司) was selected into the publicity list of the fifth batch of energy field first (set) major technical equipment of the National Energy Administration (国家能源局).
Beijing China Green Zhongke Lithium Battery Capacitor Technology Co., Ltd.: To Create the World's Leading Power Energy Storage Products
Beijing China Green Zhongke Lithium Battery Capacitor Technology Co., Ltd. (北京中绿中科锂电容科技有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Lithium Battery Capacitor Company (锂电容公司)") is a power energy storage technology company jointly established by China Green Development (中国绿发) and the Institute of Electrical Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院电工研究所). The Lithium Battery Capacitor Company (锂电容公司) is committed to the research and development and production of high power density, high energy density, long life, high safety, and wide temperature range lithium-ion supercapacitor series products, and its products and system solutions are widely used in power frequency modulation, rail transit, new energy vehicles, supercomputing centers, and other fields.
In 2024, the Lithium Battery Capacitor Company (锂电容公司) took the lead in building a full-carbon high-performance lithium-ion capacitor research and development platform and a 4 MWh production line, realizing a breakthrough in the field of high-end lithium-ion supercapacitors. The Lithium Battery Capacitor Company (锂电容公司) has 34 core technology patents, has complete production technology of full-carbon lithium-ion capacitors, and jointly builds an innovation consortium with the Institute of Electrical Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院电工研究所) to cooperate in carrying out scientific and technological research and product iteration and upgrading of dry electrode, negative electrode pre-lithiation, high-quality graphene preparation, and coal-based negative electrode carbon technologies, realizing the independent control of core technologies and core equipment.
China Green Space Liquid Metal Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.: To Build an International First-Class Thermal Management Technology Innovation Enterprise
China Green Space Liquid Metal Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (中绿空间液态金属科技（江苏）有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Space Liquid Metal Company (空间液态金属公司)") is committed to solving thermal control problems such as high-power heating and high heat flux density with liquid metal advanced thermal management technology. At present, the Space Liquid Metal Company (空间液态金属公司) has more than 50 patents and has developed advanced heat dissipation products such as high-performance thermal conductive materials, high heat storage phase change materials, efficient heat dissipation loops, and ultra-thin VC vapor chambers, serving strategic emerging industries such as new energy and hydropower generation, aerospace, and high-performance chips.
The technical team of the Space Liquid Metal Company (空间液态金属公司) participated in the completion of China's first on-orbit test verification of liquid metal thermal management technology, and the relevant results were selected into the "Report on the Progress of Scientific Research and Application of China's Space Station" (《中国空间站科学研究与应用进展报告》) (2024) and released to the world. The Space Liquid Metal Company (空间液态金属公司) has achieved a series of technological breakthroughs, and its independently developed radiation cooling radiator significantly improves the heat dissipation efficiency in a zero-energy consumption manner, and has been widely used in the field of power electronic equipment. The unique advanced VC production process of the Space Liquid Metal Company (空间液态金属公司) enables the total thickness of the product to be as low as 0.15 mm, promoting technological innovation in the industry.
Beijing China Green Xunke Technology Co., Ltd.: Reconstructing Productivity with AI
Beijing China Green Xunke Technology Co., Ltd. (北京中绿讯科科技有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "China Green Xunke Company (中绿讯科公司)") is an artificial intelligence application innovation research and development enterprise jointly established by China Green Development (中国绿发) and iFlytek (科大讯飞). Centering on the independently developed AI-native smart office platform, relying on the super intelligent body platform, the large model service platform, and the data intelligent hub, China Green Xunke Company (中绿讯科公司) is committed to providing full-stack, scenario-based digital transformation products and services to help enterprises efficiently apply artificial intelligence technology.
In September 2024, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委) held a central enterprise specialization integration promotion meeting and key project signing ceremony, and China Green Xunke Company (中绿讯科公司) appeared with the only artificial intelligence project. In November of the same year, self-developed products such as Green Ark, Super Intelligent Body Platform, Large Model Service Platform, and Data Intelligent Hub were launched successively. In the first half of 2025, China Green Xunke Company (中绿讯科公司) released industry solutions such as culture and tourism, and new energy, and successfully implemented them in Xinjiang (新疆), Gansu (甘肃), and other places; in August, it officially launched the self-developed product DataMind Data Intelligent Hub; in September, Green Ark 3.0 was heavily upgraded, and a new smart learning and implementation system, AI strategic officer, and other vertical scenario applications were released. At present, China Green Xunke Company (中绿讯科公司)'s Smart Investment Decision Platform V1.0.0 and Idea Super Intelligent Body Platform v2.0.0 have obtained 2 software copyrights.
Tianmu Lake Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.: To Build an International Leading Solid-State Electrochemical Energy Storage Technology Service Enterprise
Tianmu Lake Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd. (天目湖先进储能技术研究院有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Tianmu Lake Energy Storage Institute Company (天目湖储能院公司)") was originally jointly created by the Liyang Municipal People's Government of Jiangsu Province (江苏省溧阳市人民政府) and the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院物理研究所), and is now controlled by China Green Development (中国绿发). It is a new type of research and development institution integrating solid-state battery innovation research and development, industrial incubation, testing and analysis, failure analysis, intelligent manufacturing, engineering amplification, and talent training.
The Tianmu Lake Energy Storage Institute Company (天目湖储能院公司) has gathered a research and development team led by academicians and researchers of the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院物理所), and has been rated as a national high-tech enterprise and a national-level specialized, refined, and new "little giant (小巨人)" enterprise, serving more than 700 customers. It has built a leading domestic energy storage product testing center and a solid-state battery full-chain technology service platform, and has become an important source of solid-state electrochemical energy storage key technologies and an industrialization incubation platform, and is committed to building an internationally renowned energy storage product testing center and a key technology source.
Data source: China Green Development Investment Group Co., Ltd. (中国绿发投资集团有限公司)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 崔 佳 刘梦丹 郭晓龙
Heilongjiang's Hegang (黑龙江鹤岗市) city's name easily leads one to interpret it literally – "crane standing on a mountain ridge," full of poetic imagery. However, Hegang (鹤岗) has another nickname, "China's Deer City." Originally, "Hegang (鹤岗)" comes from the Manchu word "Heligang," meaning "fence for enclosing deer" or translated as "deer enclosure." Deer and crane implied in one name, adding a bit of "etherealness."
Hegang (鹤岗) also has a scenic spot located on the Heilongjiang (黑龙江), resembling a fairyland, with a very peculiar name, known as the "Longjiang Three Gorges (龙江三峡)," hailed as the "most beautiful section of the Heilongjiang." The "Longjiang Three Gorges (龙江三峡)" is located within Luobei County (萝北县) in Hegang (鹤岗), belonging to the Sino-Russian border river section. The Heilongjiang (黑龙江) River meanders, cutting through the Lesser Khingan Mountains (小兴安岭), giving birth to the beautiful Longmen Gorge (龙门峡), Jinlong Gorge (金龙峡), and Jinman Gorge (金满峡). Among them, Jinlong Gorge (金龙峡) also includes three sub-gorges: Longtou Gorge (龙头峡), Longteng Gorge (龙腾峡), and Longfeng Gorge (龙凤峡), forming a unique landform of "large gorges encompassing small gorges." The "Longjiang Three Gorges (龙江三峡)" is 62 kilometers long, with the narrowest part of the river surface only 300 meters wide. Viewed from the shore, it appears as a river; seen from a boat, it resembles a gorge; looked at from a high place, it becomes a lake; and surveyed from the air, it looks like a dragon. Taking a boat tour of the "Longjiang Three Gorges (龙江三峡)," the scenery on both sides of China and Russia is breathtaking.
On this side of the riverbank is Hegang (鹤岗), facing the Amurzet (阿穆尔捷特镇) town of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast (犹太自治州), Russia's only autonomous oblast, across the river. Luobei Port (萝北口岸) on the Hegang (鹤岗) side of the riverbank is the closest river port to Harbin (哈尔滨). In recent years, relying on port and transportation resources, Hegang (鹤岗) has been focusing on building the "Longjiang Three Gorges (龙江三峡)" Sino-Russian Jewish cultural tourism cluster, developing projects such as cruise sightseeing, Russian-Jewish cultural experience, and Sino-Russian mutual market tourism trade zone, tightening the economic and trade ties and cultural exchange bonds with surrounding areas. Hegang (鹤岗), once known as a "coal city," is outlining a new picture of transformation and development full of "international flair" with an open and inclusive attitude, increasingly perfect urban functions, and deeply integrated Chinese and foreign exchanges.
One foreign friend after another –
Witnessing the warmth of transformation
Emerald green lotus leaves cover the lotus pond, pink and white lotus buds quietly bloom, and occasionally dragonflies touch the water, causing ripples on the lake surface.
In early autumn, Tianshui Lake Park (天水湖公园) in Hegang (鹤岗) City is even more beautiful with its water and sky blending into one color.
Lisa, a teacher from Uganda, has been teaching at Jiayin English School (佳音英语学校) in Gongnong District (工农区), Hegang (鹤岗) for 7 years. In her spare time, she likes to take walks with her colleague Hou Jinshuang (侯金爽) in the parks that can be seen everywhere in the city. "In 7 years, my friends and I have personally witnessed this city becoming more and more open and warmer," she said.
"Some time ago, I went to the hospital for a consultation because of stomach problems. The doctor patiently asked about my condition, and the gastroenterologist was able to communicate with me in fluent English. The whole process was very smooth." In recent years, Lisa has clearly felt that the level of public services in Hegang (鹤岗) is improving. Whether in shopping malls or government service windows, she can encounter staff who understand foreign languages. "This change makes us foreigners feel more integrated."
Boris, from Cameroon, has lived in Hegang (鹤岗) for 3 years and has regarded it as his second hometown. Last year, his wife successfully gave birth in Hegang (鹤岗) City People's Hospital (鹤岗市人民医院), making him even more unforgettable about the "warmth" of Hegang (鹤岗).
"My wife and I don't speak much Chinese, but from prenatal checkups to delivery, the hospital arranged English-speaking volunteers to assist throughout the process, and the medical staff gave us meticulous care," Boris said. "This made us feel the warmth of home."
The increasingly strong international flair of Hegang (鹤岗) is hidden in the thoughtful public services and also reflected in the increasingly perfect infrastructure.
"After the completion of Hegang Luobei Airport (鹤岗萝北机场), our travel will be more convenient, and we can also invite more friends to come and see Hegang (鹤岗)," Lisa said. The Hegang Luobei Airport (鹤岗萝北机场) project is a key project in the national "14th Five-Year Plan" for civil aviation development. After completion, it will open routes to hub cities such as Beijing (北京) and Shanghai (上海), further opening up the air channel connecting Hegang (鹤岗) with the outside world and building a new bridge for the city's opening up.
Today, more and more foreigners like Lisa and Boris are settling down in Hegang (鹤岗). The subtle changes they feel in their daily lives are a vivid testament to the openness and inclusiveness of this northeastern border city. "The people here are warm and friendly, and the city is full of vitality," Boris said, holding his one-year-old child.
One cultural and sports event after another –
Playing the chords of integration
Speaking of his favorite thing in Hegang (鹤岗), Boris blurted out: "Hegang (鹤岗) skewers!"
In August of this year, the Heilongjiang Province Barbecue Worker Skills Competition and the 3rd Hegang (鹤岗) Skewer Barbecue Competition were held in Hegang (鹤岗). Russian team chef Yakimov Vyacheslav Alexandrovich (亚基莫夫·维亚切斯拉夫·亚历山德罗维奇) participated for the first time. There were many diners who came specifically to the barbecue stand, and Boris was one of them.
"I brought the secret Russian sauce from the restaurant, paired with local Hegang (鹤岗) beef, the taste is amazing!" Yakimov (亚基莫夫) skillfully flipped the meat skewers, golden oil droplets dripped onto the charcoal fire, and the aroma filled the air with sizzling sounds.
In recent years, a series of cultural and entertainment activities full of international flair have been held in Hegang (鹤岗). From the smoky barbecue feast to the Border River Culture and Tourism Festival, from the Sino-Russian Youth Basketball Game to the cultural interactions in the streets and alleys, cultural exchanges are everywhere.
In July of this year, the 8th Sino-Russian Border River Culture and Tourism Festival opened in Luobei County (萝北县). Actors from the Russian Far East Art Troupe (俄罗斯远东艺术团) wore ethnic costumes and danced to the melody of "Katyusha." "I come to participate every year, the cultural atmosphere here is too good!" Russian tourist Ekaterina (叶卡捷琳娜) held up her mobile phone and filmed the joyful scene of Chinese and Russian tourists holding hands and dancing together. "The Amur River (阿穆尔河) (known as the 'Heilongjiang (黑龙江)' in China) is the border river between Russia and China, and it is also a bond connecting the people of the two countries," said Kholkovskaya Olga Anatolyevna (霍尔科夫斯卡娅·奥尔加·阿纳托利耶夫娜), First Deputy Mayor of Birobidzhan (比罗比詹市), Jewish Autonomous Oblast (犹太自治州).
Winter in Hegang (鹤岗) is also full of warmth in Sino-foreign exchanges. In February 2024, a group of teenagers from Khabarovsk (哈巴罗夫斯克市), Russia, entered the country from Luobei Port (萝北口岸) to carry out a 3-day theme activity of "Cultural and Artistic Exchange, Sino-Russian Friendship for Generations," opening a "ice and snow +" cross-border study tour full of ethnic style and international flair.
160 Russian teenagers felt the colorful vitality of Hegang (鹤岗) and the integration of Chinese and Russian cultures through artistic exchanges, cultural performances, painting exhibitions, and on-site visits, using the common language of "culture and art" to communicate and further narrow the distance between each other. Sofia (索菲娅) and Nasiya (娜希雅), who came to Hegang (鹤岗) for the second time, said that Hegang (鹤岗) has a long history and rich cultural resources, and they like this city very much.
"The people of the two countries deepen their understanding and enhance their friendship in interaction, injecting new vitality into the development of Sino-Russian relations," said Lang Weiqiu (郎伟秋), director of the Hegang (鹤岗) Municipal Foreign Affairs Office. In the future, more Sino-foreign exchange activities will be launched to make this city a "bridge" for Sino-Russian friendship.
One cultural tourism scene after another –
Demonstrating economic vitality
At 5:00 in the morning, the mist on the "Longjiang Three Gorges (龙江三峡)" has not yet dissipated, and Pan Xu (潘旭), a tourist from Shanghai (上海), has already set up his camera. The lens is aimed at the vaguely visible Russian village and the slowly flowing river on the opposite bank. "The summer at 47 degrees north latitude is as cool as a natural air-conditioned room," he said.
At the Mingjiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Resort Center (名江中医养生度假中心), he met a special "travel buddy" – Dima (季马) from Russia. Dima (季马) had just experienced a traditional Chinese medicine massage and praised in slightly awkward Chinese: "The air of the border river and the magic of traditional Chinese medicine are the best recuperation."
Pan Xu (潘旭) was very curious. The staff explained with a smile that this is a newly launched Sino-Russian health package this year, which combines the traditional Russian sauna with traditional Chinese medicine moxibustion, which is particularly popular. "This package has attracted more than 3,000 Russian tourists to experience it." Guan Hongyu (关宏宇), the head of the center, introduced that the customer return rate is as high as 65%.
In the evening, Pan Xu (潘旭) strolled to the food plaza by the river. The aroma of stewed river fish in an iron pot wafted over. He did not hesitate to buy a vacuum-packed gift box of "San Hua Wu Luo (三花五罗)" (a general term for eight kinds of freshwater fish in Northeast China) smoked river fish. "Friends in Shanghai (上海) like Heilongjiang's (黑龙江) wild river fish very much," he said. "The packaging here is also printed with Chinese and Russian bilingual fishing stories, which is very distinctive and suitable for giving as a gift." He also bought cultural and creative refrigerator magnets and jewelry boxes printed with Chinese and Russian style patterns. "These are all popular items, and I brought a lot for my friends."
"Among the 21 cultural and creative products launched this year, refrigerator magnets based on tourist attractions and jewelry boxes using Russian nesting doll technology are very popular." Jiang Nan (姜南), director of the Luobei County (萝北县) Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, introduced that they are cooperating with Harbin Normal University (哈尔滨师范大学) and will develop more cultural and creative products integrating Chinese and Russian elements in the future.
The next stop on Pan Xu's (潘旭) journey is Luobei Port (萝北口岸). In the mutual market trade zone near the port, he saw the busyness of the border people's cooperative. "The port is different now than before, and there are a lot more goods cleared through customs." Sun Shuwen (孙书文), the head of the cooperative, said that the expanded soybean powder imported from Russia is processed into soybean oil and soybean meal and sold at home and abroad. "Our border people have also changed from 'passing wealth gods' to 'deep participants.'"
The nearby 300,000-ton peat processing project is underway, using Russian peat and Chinese technology to produce nutrient soil that is in short supply in the Yangtze River Delta. "This is no longer a simple buying and selling," Sun Yu (孙聿), the contact person for the peat factory operated by Luobei County Furun International Trade Co., Ltd. (萝北县富润国际贸易有限公司), joked, "This is turning a river into a common development assembly line."
As night fell, Pan Xu (潘旭) came to the river again. On the opposite bank, the lights of Amurzet (阿穆尔捷特镇) twinkled. He said: "There is no prosperity of big cities here, but there is a unique vitality." This is also the common feeling of many outsiders and foreign friends who come to Hegang (鹤岗). This vitality is the mix of traditional Chinese medicine and sauna, the combination of river fish and cultural creation, and the busy and fulfilling figures of the border people at the port.
A river of clear water witnesses the road to transformation, and the friendship between the two sides continues to write a new chapter. From the improved urban functions in the transformation of the "coal city" to the integrated Chinese and foreign cultures in cultural and sports activities, and the booming cooperative economy of Luobei Port (萝北口岸), Hegang's (鹤岗) international flair is integrated into the blood of urban development. This city on the banks of the "Longjiang Three Gorges (龙江三峡)" is using the Sino-foreign cultural cluster as a fulcrum to build a bridge of friendship and smooth the road to cooperation.
Link · Heilongjiang Hegang (黑龙江鹤岗)
Hegang City (鹤岗市) is located in the east of Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), with the vast Sanjiang Plain (三江平原) in the east, the majestic Lesser Khingan Mountains (小兴安岭) in the west, the beautiful Songhua River (松花江) in the south, and the magnificent Heilongjiang (黑龙江) in the north. It has a historical imprint of a "coal city" and is famous for the "Longjiang Three Gorges (龙江三峡)." In recent years, relying on its good natural environment and location advantages, Hegang (鹤岗) has focused on building the "Longjiang Three Gorges (龙江三峡)" Sino-Russian Jewish cultural tourism cluster to accelerate the city's transformation process.
As the frontier of Heilongjiang Province's (黑龙江省) opening up to Russia, Hegang (鹤岗) has 235 kilometers of border line and one national first-class port. Luobei Port (萝北口岸) has an annual throughput capacity of 500,000 tons and is the closest border port to Russia from Harbin (哈尔滨). Hegang (鹤岗) established a business representative office in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast (犹太自治州) of Russia in 1998 and established the Hegang (鹤岗) Enterprise Association in Russia. The two sides have also established friendly states and cities. In recent years, Hegang (鹤岗) has held the Sino-Russian Border River Culture and Tourism Festival, Sino-Russian youth cross-border study tours and other activities, launched Sino-Russian health packages and cultural and creative products, promoted the processing of expanded soybean powder into soybean oil, and a 300,000-ton peat processing project, deepening the integration of Sino-Russian economic, trade, cultural and tourism, and becoming a typical sample of Sino-Russian folk friendship and the transformation of resource-based cities.
Return to TopBy: 郭晓龙
Once known as a "coal city," Hegang (鹤岗) is combining explorations in resource transformation with the practice of Sino-foreign integration, writing a new chapter of open development.
Hegang's (鹤岗) openness begins with a people-oriented warmth. Lisa (丽萨), a Ugandan foreign teacher, sought medical treatment for gastrointestinal discomfort, and the doctor's fluent English dissolved the language barrier; Boris (鲍里斯), a young man from Cameroon, whose wife was expecting a child, received full assistance from hospital volunteers in communication... The international adaptation of public services makes a sense of belonging a solid foundation for openness.
The integration of cultures is hidden in the resonance of everyday life. Russian chef Yakimov (亚基莫夫) brought his secret sauce to compete with local chefs in the Hegang (鹤岗) small skewer barbecue competition; at the Boundary River Culture and Tourism Festival, the melody of the Russian song "Katyusha" intertwined with Chinese Northeast folk songs; Russian teenagers touched ice and snow culture through study tours... Culture and sports build the stage, and Chinese and foreign elements blend in the atmosphere of daily life.
The key to transformation lies in cultural empowerment. Sino-Russian health and wellness packages combine Russian saunas with traditional Chinese medicine moxibustion; cultural and creative products are printed with Sino-Russian bilingual fishing stories, adding cultural added value to the deliciousness of "Three Flowers and Five Luos"; in the mutual trade zone, Russian expanded soybean flour is processed into soybean oil... Sino-foreign cultural exchange and economic integration are becoming the support for economic upgrading.
Create opportunities in openness and seek development in integration. The boundary river is not only a boundary but also a starting point for cooperation. Transformation is no longer a challenge but an opportunity for win-win cooperation.
Return to TopBeijing Dongcheng (北京东城) —
Protecting the Old City's Heritage, Painting a New Cityscape
By Our Reporter Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)
On an autumn morning, sunlight streamed into the hutongs, warm and pleasant. Inside Courtyard No. 27, Neiwubu Street (内务部街), Dongcheng District (东城区), Beijing (北京), bursts of laughter could be heard. Following the sound, the old neighbors were rehearsing a play. Nine years ago, this courtyard house, after being vacated, renovated, and transformed, became the Chaoyangmen (朝阳门) Community Cultural Life Center, making it convenient for the public to participate in cultural activities.
The historical sites, cultural relics, and cultural heritage of a city are part of its life. As the core functional area of the capital, Dongcheng District (东城区) is rich in cultural relics, with 12 elements constituting the Central Axis heritage and 14 historical and cultural blocks. The rich historical and cultural heritage is a golden calling card. "We insist on systematically promoting the relocation and renovation of cultural relics, the organic renewal of the city, and the revitalization and utilization of cultural relics, to achieve a deep integration of cultural heritage protection, urban quality improvement, and public cultural experience," said Wang Zhiyong (王智勇), member of the Standing Committee of the Dongcheng District (东城区) Committee and Minister of the Publicity Department.
At dawn, the Zhonggulou (钟鼓楼) area, located at the northernmost end of the Central Axis, also became lively. Fan Laiyou (范来友), an elderly man living next to the Zhonggulou (钟鼓楼) in Beijing (北京), got up early and came to the Zhonggulou (钟鼓楼) to kick shuttlecock with friends.
Since 2020, Dongcheng District (东城区) has implemented protection and renewal of the Zhonggulou (钟鼓楼) area. The Zhonggulou (钟鼓楼) building itself, the indoor and outdoor spatial environment, and the surrounding walls have been protected and renovated. The paving, greening, lighting, and other facilities of the Zhonggulou (钟鼓楼) Square have been renovated and upgraded, and the Zhonggulou (钟鼓楼) has reappeared on the Central Axis with a new look.
"I have lived here since I was a child. The relocation and renovation of ancient buildings and the renovation of the style not only protect the old city but also improve the living environment of our residents around the Zhonggulou (钟鼓楼)," said Fan Laiyou (范来友), full of happiness.
Old streets, hutongs, and courtyard houses are where the residents of the old city of Beijing (北京) live. They are engraved with historical memories, rising with the atmosphere of daily life, and constitute the unique urban texture of Beijing (北京). In accordance with the requirement that "the old city cannot be demolished anymore," Dongcheng District (东城区) carries out the organic renewal of back streets and alleys and key courtyards with "**绣花功夫**" (xiù huā gōng fu - "embroidery skill," meticulous and painstaking effort), innovatively promoting the relocation of cultural relics, protective renovation, and revitalization and utilization, so that the former residences of celebrities, guild halls, and other ancient building courtyards can open their doors to welcome guests with a new look.
Old hutongs have nurtured "new cultural spaces." Strolling through the hutongs of Dongsi (东四), one can see that they are clean and tidy, simple and leisurely, "**抬眼都是景**" (tái yǎn dōu shì jǐng - "every view is a scene," everywhere you look is beautiful). In the Dongsi Hutong Museum (东四胡同博物馆), the hutong exhibition, intangible cultural heritage experience, art market...condense the 700-year history of this hutong and show people the new atmosphere of the old hutong, where history, culture, and people's lives blend together. More and more courtyard houses have been transformed into museums, reading spaces, small theaters, etc., giving people more choices for cultural life.
"The revitalization of cultural relics empowers the 'fresh vitality' of street renewal, and also allows historical and cultural heritage to be integrated into modern life through open protection," said Wang Tiefeng (王铁峰), Director of the Dongcheng District (东城区) Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Focusing on the elements constituting the Central Axis heritage, Dongcheng District (东城区) has launched projects such as the "Micro-Breeze Terrace Plan" and the Central Axis Terrace Atlas, to promote various consumption activities such as time-honored restaurants, cultural and creative industries, and hotels in the area; held the "East of the Forbidden City" Ancient Building Art Season, taking ancient buildings as the core carrier, integrating music, dance, Quyi, painting and other art forms, and introducing social forces to participate; in Wangfujing (王府井), Longfusi (隆福寺), Qianmen (前门), Chongwenmen (崇文门) and other core business districts, regularly held a series of themed activities such as the Qianmen (前门) National Tide Culture Festival and the Chongwen (崇文) Happy Market, presenting the cultural charm of the Central Axis in a diversified way, so that historical and cultural heritage can truly "live" and the cultural context can be inherited with both historical depth and the warmth of life.
Protecting the heritage of the old city and painting a new cityscape. Today, strolling in Dongcheng (东城), the urban characteristics of "capital style, ancient capital charm, and contemporary features" are becoming more and more prominent, and a colorful picture of culture-infused city is unfolding in this ancient and vibrant area.
Fujian Fuzhou (福建福州) —
Continuing the Historical and Cultural Context, Guiding Civilized Customs
By Our Reporter Liu Xiaoyu (刘晓宇)
In September, the former residence of Lin Zexu (林则徐) in Fuzhou (福州), Fujian (福建), was just renovated and opened to the public. White walls and black tiles, wooden windows and flying eaves, the glorious deeds of Lin Zexu (林则徐) are displayed on the exhibition boards, and in the hall, a tourist group from Xinjiang (新疆) is reading famous quotes.
Tasting the vicissitudes of the original "Evolution and Ethics" in the former residence of Yan Fu (严复), experiencing the heroic posture of "three hairpins" in Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷), and tasting the fragrance of jasmine tea in the Liangcuo (梁厝) block... In Fuzhou (福州), cultural tourism has a different way of opening.
Strolling on the Fuzhou (福州) Central Axis, which is about 6.5 kilometers long, from Pingshan (屏山) in the north to Jiefang Bridge (解放大桥) in the south, it is like traveling through the cultural essence of the thousand-year-old Mindu (闽都). On this road, historical and cultural blocks such as Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷), Shangxiahang (上下杭), Zhuzifang (朱紫坊), and Yantaishan (烟台山) are strung together like pearls. These historical and cultural blocks, after protection, restoration, and revitalization, have now become cultural landmarks of Fuzhou (福州) and popular destinations for citizens and tourists. "In the process of urban construction, Fuzhou (福州) has always regarded the continuation of the city's historical and cultural context as an important task, and has made every effort to protect the roots of culture and the soul of the city," said Chen Yu (陈昱), Director of the Fuzhou (福州) Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.
Data shows that Fuzhou (福州) has invested more than 30 billion yuan in the protection and restoration of ancient houses in recent years, and has completed the registration of more than 1,000 key cultural relics and historical buildings. The "Fuzhou (福州) Model" of ancient house protection has been rated as a national demonstration case. "We adhere to the principle of 'minimum intervention', adopt traditional materials and techniques to restore the historical appearance of ancient buildings, and introduce cultural and creative industries, homestays, exhibitions and other formats to make ancient houses truly 'live' in the present," said Chen Huahui (陈华辉), Director of the Fuzhou (福州) Municipal Historical and Cultural City Management Committee.
In Fuzhou (福州) Forest Park, a thousand-year-old banyan tree is lush and green, and the laughter of children can be heard under the shade of the tree. Since this year, this ancient banyan tree has become popular on the Internet and has become a new "check-in point". Not far away, staff are carefully checking the "electronic ID card" hanging on the tree - through the "Fuzhou (福州) Municipal Regulations on the Protection and Management of Ancient and Famous Trees", many ancient trees in the city have such digital archives, realizing "one tree, one file" refined protection.
"Fuzhou (福州) is also known as 'Banyan City'. There are 1,327 registered ancient banyan trees, and the total number of banyan trees in the city exceeds 160,000. The green coverage rate in the built-up area reaches 43.54%," said Xie Zhicheng (谢志成), Director of the Fuzhou (福州) Municipal Garden Center. From the ancient banyan tree in the Forest Park to the "Love Tree" in Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷), from the millennium "Cryptomeria King" in Guling (鼓岭) to the "Banyan Tree King" in Minhou (闽侯) with a tree age of over 1,500 years, Fuzhou (福州) deeply explores the cultural connotation of characteristic ancient trees, and uses ancient and famous tree resources as a publicity focus, multi-dimensionally displaying the landscape of Fuzhou (福州), a blessed place, so that the beautiful Banyan City with "green shade covering the city and no heat spreading" can better benefit the people.
Urban construction "reveals mountains and rivers", and spiritual civilization construction "warms Rongcheng (榕城)". In the hot summer of Fuzhou (福州), walking on the streets, a small tea stall will appear not far away, becoming a resting place for many outdoor workers. In 2025, Fuzhou (福州) adopted an innovative model of "government-led, departmental collaboration, social participation, co-construction and sharing", and newly established and upgraded a total of 1,312 love tea stall locations, and launched a "Love Tea Stall Digital Map" to realize the functions of nearby recommendation, one-click navigation and online feedback for all tea stall locations.
Fuzhou (福州) makes every effort to protect the roots of culture and the soul of the city, so that the thousand-year-old cultural and educational tradition can be revitalized. "We adhere to the concept of benefiting the people, benefiting the people, and relying on the people, and comprehensively promote civilized cultivation, civilized practice, and civilized creation, and make every effort to promote the construction of a national civilized city to a new level," said Zeng Yu (曾玉), Deputy Minister of the Publicity Department of the Fuzhou (福州) Municipal Party Committee and Director of the Municipal Civilization Office.
Hunan Changsha (湖南长沙) —
Retaining Nostalgia, Retaining Popularity
By Our Reporter Shen Zhilin (申智林)
In Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南), the bustling Huangxing Road (黄兴路) Pedestrian Street is crowded with people. Adjacent to it, the Baiguoyuan (白果园) Historical and Cultural Block in Dingwangtai (定王台) Street, Furong District (芙蓉区), is hidden among the high-rise buildings.
In Courtyard No. 20, Baiguoyuan (白果园) Lane, 76-year-old Zhou Luosheng (周罗生) goes out for a walk. He looks up and sees Ming and Qing wood carvings and wall hangings restored by old Sichuan (四川) craftsmen on both sides of the lane; the gatehouses and eaves of the large and small courtyards are also traces of historical years.
A few years ago, the old block was not like this. "Wires and network cables were entangled like spider webs, power outages often occurred during heavy rains, and there was serious water accumulation in the alleys, with no place to set foot," said Zhou Luosheng (周罗生). In the small courtyard where he lives, there are a total of 7 households, almost all of whom built rain sheds in the courtyard as kitchens, making the already narrow public space even more tense.
In 2018, Furong District (芙蓉区) launched urban organic renewal, and Baiguoyuan (白果园) became the first choice. Faced with this old block that carries rich historical sites and the common life memories of residents, the protection of urban historical culture and the maintenance of residents' daily life were given priority from the beginning of the project.
"We spent a lot of time first conducting a carpet-like investigation of historical relics and ancient sites, and then conducting door-to-door surveys. On the basis of widely soliciting opinions, we determined the 'three retentions' principle," said Ma Zhiguo (马治国), Executive General Manager of Changsha (长沙) Furong (芙蓉) Project Construction Management Co., Ltd., who is responsible for the project transformation.
What are the "three retentions"? Retain the historical memory of the ancient city of Changsha (长沙), retain the cultural essence of Hunan (湖湘) culture, and retain the style and context of urban development.
At that time, in order to replace the seriously aging sewer pipes in Baiguoyuan (白果园) Lane, the ground bluestone had to be dug up during construction. "We numbered the bluestones one by one to ensure that when they were re-laid, they could be restored in order," said Ma Zhiguo (马治国). Such details are reflected in all aspects of construction. For example, in order to protect the sense of age of the old alleys, the use of newly made bricks was abandoned, and instead, old blue bricks were collected from the "dangerous renovation" of old buildings in other places in the construction market.
"We are optimistic about the transportation location here, and we value the historical culture here even more." In this block, young people Long Sheng (龙胜) display Chinese culture and Chinese aesthetics through new consumption formats such as Chinese baking, Chinese-style cakes, Chinese food, Chinese-style coffee, and cultural and creative products.
Retaining nostalgia also retains popularity. In the old block, Sujia (苏家) Lane, named after the Northern Song Dynasty writer Su Xun (苏洵) who lived there, has introduced new cultural formats; on Denglong (登隆) Street, the Changsha (长沙) Theater, which once made several generations of Huaguxi (花鼓戏) artists popular, is accelerating its renovation; on Dongmao (东茅) Street, an old Changsha (长沙) teahouse originated from the factory auditorium in the 1950s... Cultural symbols from different eras allow the lives of residents and tourists to merge here.
At present, relevant plans in Changsha (长沙) have proposed a list of 31 "important historical streets and alleys" and included 6 historical and cultural blocks and 18 historical areas in the scope of protection. On this basis, a three-level system of "municipal area - metropolitan area - historical city" is gradually established to systematically protect the city's historical culture.
Sichuan Chengdu (四川成都) —
Based on Resource Advantages, Optimizing Cultural and Creative Supply
By Our Reporter Song Haoxin (宋豪新)
Walking into the Tianfu Changdao (天府长岛) Digital Cultural and Creative Park in Chengdu High-tech Zone (成都高新区), Sichuan (四川), low-density detached small buildings are hidden among green trees and flowers. More than 60 digital cultural and creative enterprises in the park focus on animation and film, game e-sports, digital music, ultra-high-definition video and other tracks, including Xingyue Chenshi (星阅辰石), the production company of the animation "Shrouding the Heavens" (遮天).
As of now, the total number of related plays of the animation on mainstream video platforms has exceeded 14 billion times, and various products such as games, figures, and cultural and creative products have brought the company an average annual profit of nearly 100 million yuan.
"'Shrouding the Heavens' not only creates stunning visual effects, but also deeply touches the audience with its rich Chinese cultural heritage," said Wang Lei (王磊), founder and chairman of Xingyue Chenshi (星阅辰石). The production team relies on a virtual shooting stage to deeply integrate 3D scanning, motion capture, and facial micro-expression technology to bring the audience a visual feast full of oriental aesthetics.
Culture gives animation a stronger vitality, and animation also brings inheritance and renewal to culture. As an important digital technology and practice form of communication, animation is not only a form of entertainment, but also a carrier and media of culture, allowing the audience to experience and understand excellent Chinese traditional culture in a subtle way and enhance cultural identity.
In recent years, Chengdu (成都) has vigorously developed the cultural and creative industry, cultivated six core tracks of digital cultural and creative industries such as animation and film, game e-sports, creative design, digital music (performing arts), online literature, and digital cultural equipment, and developed new formats such as "artificial intelligence + cultural and creative", "immersive experience + cultural and creative", and "science fiction + cultural and creative", to explore new perspectives and new paths for the creative transformation and innovative development of excellent Chinese traditional culture.
At present, Chengdu (成都) Tianfu Changdao (天府长岛) Digital Cultural and Creative Park, Chengdu (成都) Film and Television City and other parks have been built and have achieved effective results, gathering 11 chain-leading enterprises and 7 listed companies, and have been approved as the first national copyright demonstration city and the national cultural and technological integration demonstration base.
From 2018 to 2024, the number of cultural and creative enterprises above designated size in Chengdu (成都) increased from 1,552 to more than 3,000, forming a good industrial development ecology. In the first quarter, the added value of Chengdu's (成都) cultural and creative industry reached 94.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.3%, showing a vigorous industrial vitality.
Return to TopBy: 齐志明
Culture is the soul of a city, and civilization is its underlying tone.
The Central Urban Work Conference proposed: "Focus on building civilized cities that promote virtue and kindness. Improve the historical and cultural protection and inheritance system, improve the urban style management system, and protect the city's unique historical context, human geography, and natural landscape; strengthen the construction of the city's cultural soft power, and improve the civilization quality of citizens." This important deployment profoundly shows that the competitiveness of a city lies not only in the towering "physical height" of buildings, but also in the "spiritual temperature" of cultural immersion; not only in the "digital growth" of economic indicators, but also in the "value precipitation" of moral fashion.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, urban construction has attached great importance to cultural cultivation. From the perseverance of intangible cultural heritage inheritors in Beijing's hutongs (北京胡同) to the lively atmosphere of the "Cultural Deliberation Hall" in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan; from the wisdom of Hangzhou's (杭州) "City Brain" empowering public cultural services in Zhejiang (浙江) to the intergenerational inheritance of the red gene in the old revolutionary area of Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西)... Chinese cities are writing a new chapter of symbiosis and co-prosperity between "city" and "people" with culture as the pen and civilization as the ink.
Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that coordinates material and spiritual civilization. With the acceleration of consumption upgrading, the spiritual and cultural needs of urban residents are becoming increasingly strong, and they have higher pursuits for high-quality, personalized, and multi-level cultural products and services. All regions and departments adhere to culture as the medium and people's livelihood as the key, continue to improve cultural infrastructure, continue to increase the supply of high-quality culture, and continue to cultivate good civilization trends, so that citizens can feel the warmth of civilization in a rich cultural life, and let the city exude unique charm in the trend of promoting virtue and kindness.
Promote the improvement and expansion of cultural space and consolidate the material foundation of civilized cities. Urban cultural facilities are important carriers of civilization dissemination and material guarantees for citizens' cultural rights. In Dongcheng (东城), Beijing (北京), theaters stand in great numbers and bookstores are everywhere, forming the brands of "Drama Dongcheng" and "Book Fragrance Dongcheng"; in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), the "15-minute quality cultural life circle" has covered most of the city's communities... When libraries are no longer "aloof" and museums are no longer "distant," civilization is truly integrated into the daily life of citizens. All localities should take supplementing shortcomings and improving efficiency as the guidance, improve the public cultural service system, weave a dense cultural service network, and optimize the layout of cultural space, so that high-quality cultural resources are within reach, and the concept of "culture for the people" can truly take root.
Promote the empowerment of cultural heritage and highlight the unique charm of civilized cities. From the Naxi (纳西族) residential buildings in Lijiang (丽江), Yunnan (云南), to the arcade streets in Haikou (海口), Hainan (海南), from the "Tang and Song pattern" in Langzhong (阆中), Sichuan (四川), to the cultural space innovation of Lezhi Bookstore (乐之书店) in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南), all localities are guarding the cultural roots and allowing the city to retain its memory in development. Urban construction is not about demolition and reconstruction, but about allowing residents to see the mountains, see the water, and remember their nostalgia. All localities should strengthen the protection of the city's unique historical context, human geography, and natural landscape, achieve the complementary advantages of historical and cultural protection and people's livelihood improvement, and cultivate the deepest soil of cultural confidence.
Promote cultural activities to build the soul and cultivate a social atmosphere of promoting virtue and kindness. The freshness of cultural activities determines the appeal of urban civilization. Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏), has created the "Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Community" project, allowing excellent traditional culture to have zero-distance contact with the people; Duyun (都匀), Guizhou (贵州), has created a number of distinctive civilized practice characteristic blocks, allowing the elderly to enjoy life in the community canteen... All localities use the "mass ordering, government distribution" model to allow culture to move from the "stage" to the "audience" and from the "showcase" to "life." Anchoring the goal of strengthening the construction of the city's cultural soft power, all localities should organize and carry out various cultural practice activities on a regular basis, strengthen the main position of the masses, increase personalized customization through innovative activity forms and rich service content, and the seeds of civilization will take root in participation and sprout in resonance, and the concept of civilization will be better integrated into all aspects of citizens' lives.
In the final analysis, building a civilized city that promotes virtue and kindness is to adhere to the concept of a people's city, nourish the soul of the city with culture, enhance the city's character with morality, consolidate the foundation of civilization with governance, and better draw a picture of a civilized city where "the city is in the forest, people are in the scenery, and the heart is in love," and gather more majestic spiritual strength for promoting Chinese-style modernization.
Return to TopGuangxi Nanning Builds Smart Communities
Convenient and Safe Living in Residential Areas
By Pang Geping (庞革平), reporter of this newspaper
"Life is significantly more convenient and safer than before." Xu Haitang (许海棠), who lives in the Longguang Jiulong Bay (龙光玖珑湾) residential area in Nanning (南宁), Guangxi (广西), is very satisfied with the community management. All these changes stem from the smart community construction carried out in the residential area.
"Walking in the community garden, I was almost hit by something falling from a height," "The lights in the underground garage have been broken for several days and no one has fixed them," "I forgot to bring my access card and can only wait for the property management to open the door"... In the past, these trivial problems plagued many residents of the Jiulong Bay (玖珑湾) residential area.
Starting in July last year, the property management of Jiulong Bay (玖珑湾) residential area, in conjunction with companies such as the power grid and telecommunications, fully utilized technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing to carry out smart community construction in the residential area, solving the difficulties and pain points of community management and making residents' lives safer and more convenient.
In response to the problem of objects falling from heights, Jiulong Bay (玖珑湾) residential area deployed 10 high-altitude object throwing AI monitoring devices in the first phase. Pang Xiaoxiong (庞小雄), the property management supervisor of the residential area, introduced that once high-altitude object throwing behavior is detected, the system will automatically alarm and record the entire process, solving the problems of "difficult to detect, difficult to prevent, and difficult to punish" high-altitude object throwing, and building a "protective net" for the safety of residents' heads.
"For your safety, please do not carry batteries into the elevator." When the reporter walked into the electric bicycle parking area of the residential area, the warning device installed on the wall automatically started and issued a safety reminder.
"We have built a new green lighting system, 10 sets of smoke detection equipment, and 4 AI monitoring devices in the underground parking lot, which solves the problem of insufficient original lighting and improves the fire monitoring and emergency response capabilities, so residents can park with more peace of mind," said Pang Xiaoxiong (庞小雄).
"There is facial recognition, so you don't need to swipe your card." Xu Haitang (许海棠) runs a shop at the entrance of the residential area and delivers goods to neighbors in and out of the residential area and buildings every day, a dozen times at least, and dozens of times at most. Many times, she is holding goods in her hands, and it feels very inconvenient to swipe the card to open the door. Now with facial recognition access control, the gate opens directly after recognizing the face, which greatly improves delivery efficiency.
The smart management platform built by the residential area also makes it easier for residents to handle affairs. The platform integrates functions such as warranty management, announcement management, AI monitoring, and access control management. If residents have maintenance needs, they only need to submit an application on the platform, and the property management will respond quickly; important notices from the residential area can be transmitted in a timely manner through the platform, and there are clear guidelines for facial recognition door opening operations and adding family member permissions.
The intelligent devices for smart community construction cannot be separated from continuous and stable power supply. Guangxi Power Grid Company Wuxiang Power Supply Bureau (广西电网公司五象供电分局) comprehensively sorted out the power grid network problems in the residential area and carried out planning and construction in accordance with Class A areas. Even in the event of a sudden power outage, the intelligent and automated power supply system can respond quickly and restore power in a few seconds.
Currently, Guangxi (广西) has built more than 2,000 smart communities in cities such as Nanning (南宁), Liuzhou (柳州), Guilin (桂林), and Yulin (玉林). "Smart community construction brings benefits to residents, and the efficiency of community management has also been greatly improved. There are fewer complaints, more praise, and a significant increase in the sense of security, happiness, and satisfaction," said Pang Xiaoxiong (庞小雄).
Shandong Jinan Applies Smart Elderly Care System
More Comfortable Life for the Silver-Haired Population
By Wang Zhe (王者), reporter of this newspaper
On a clear autumn morning, the sun is warm. In the courtyard of the Jinchun Nursing Center (槿椿颐养中心) in Lixia District (历下区), Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东) Province, Wang Ping (王萍) and her husband, Li Youxiang (李游翔), who have finished breakfast, stroll hand in hand to digest their food, their faces full of smiles. Living in a nursing institution, learning handicrafts in the morning, reading, playing cards in the afternoon, and watching movies together in the evening... the old couple live a rich and colorful life.
Lixia District (历下区) is the core urban area of Jinan (济南), with a permanent population of 846,000, of which nearly 20% are elderly people over 60 years old. Facing the increasing demand for elderly care services, Lixia District (历下区) is accelerating the construction of a modern elderly care service system, planning 75 acres of land in the core urban area to build a modern nursing center. In March 2024, the Jinchun Nursing Center (槿椿颐养中心) was officially put into use. The entire park has 1,300 elderly care beds and applies a smart elderly care system to provide diversified intelligent elderly care services for the elderly.
Initially, like many elderly people, Wang Ping (王萍) had the prejudice of "why spend money on elderly care when you have a home to live in," but after personally visiting, the intelligent elderly care equipment and age-appropriate facility design in the nursing center's rooms moved her. Soon, the old couple moved in.
Wang Ping (王萍) and her husband live on the 6th floor of Building 3. "Don't look at the small room, it is full of technology." Wang Ping (王萍) pulled a red rope at the head of the bed to show the reporter, "It was it that saved the old man's life last year."
The red rope is the pull rope of the bed alarm. Pulling it down triggers the alarm device, and the caregiver at the service desk will come to check it as soon as possible. One night, Li Youxiang (李游翔) suddenly had a high fever, and Wang Ping (王萍) pulled the red rope in a panic, triggering the alarm device. Caregiver Sun Hanbing (孙寒冰) arrived in the room within half a minute and sent Li Youxiang (李游翔) to the hospital in time, eventually turning the crisis into safety. "The small alarm can play a big role at critical moments," Wang Ping (王萍) said with emotion.
Accidental falls are a major threat to the health of the elderly. The nursing center has set up fall prevention radar in the elderly's rooms. With this device, if the elderly accidentally falls in the room, the fall prevention radar will detect it and send a reminder to the service desk in time, and the caregiver will arrive as soon as possible to carry out emergency treatment.
"Grandma Wang (王奶奶), we are here to measure your and Grandpa Li's (李爷爷) blood pressure." While speaking, Wei Wei (魏巍), a doctor at the nursing center, knocked on the door and came in, measuring the elderly's blood pressure while carefully asking about their recent physical condition, "Have you taken your blood pressure medication on time? It's getting colder recently, don't forget to add clothes."
Such home visits are available twice a week. Wei Wei (魏巍) will also check the expiration date of the elderly's commonly used medicines and patiently remind them of the precautions for taking medicines. After the examination, Wei Wei (魏巍) will upload the health data and medication information of the two elderly to the smart elderly care system. The smart elderly care system independently developed by the Jinchun Nursing Center (槿椿颐养中心) has various functions such as smart management of elderly care services and health data collection and analysis. The platform has currently established electronic health records for 474 elderly people in the park.
As of now, more than 20 elderly care institutions and facilities in Lixia District (历下区) have established smart elderly care systems and established electronic health records for more than 30,000 elderly people.
"Next, we will continue to guide and support various elderly care service institutions to independently develop smart elderly care systems, promote the interconnection of various platforms, and create a new full-domain smart elderly care industry," said Li Jian (李健), Secretary of the Party Group and Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau of Lixia District (历下区民政局党组书记、局长).
Zhejiang Ningbo Develops AI Healthcare
Continuously Improving the Medical Experience
By Dou Hao (窦皓), reporter of this newspaper
"I didn't expect artificial intelligence to be so convenient for seeing a doctor!" Recently, Ms. Ren (任女士), a citizen of Ningbo (宁波), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, sought medical treatment for a sore throat, and this medical experience gave her a new feeling.
Through the "Intelligent Companion Doctor" guide on the WeChat official account of the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University (宁波大学附属第一医院), Ms. Ren (任女士) registered for the infectious disease clinic. After that, Ms. Ren (任女士) came to the Fangqiao (方桥) campus of the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University (宁大一院), opened the mobile phone camera, and AR (augmented reality) navigation could give direction instructions on the real-time screen of the mobile phone...
While waiting for the consultation, Ms. Ren (任女士) filled out a pre-consultation questionnaire on her mobile phone according to the prompts. After the pre-consultation list was generated, it was automatically transmitted to the doctor's computer to help the doctor understand the patient's condition in advance.
In the consultation room, the doctor supplemented the inquiry based on the pre-consultation list. The artificial intelligence assistant generated medical records based on the audio recording of the conversation between the doctor and the patient: the chief complaint was a sore throat for 2 days, accompanied by cough and phlegm...
"Judged as pharyngeal inflammation..." The doctor slightly improved the medical record and issued a prescription. At the same time, the hospital's pharmacy review center's artificial intelligence tool "Xiaoyi (小逸)" immediately reviewed the prescription, changing the previous situation of inefficient manual review. With the help of the pre-prescription review intelligent auxiliary model, "Xiaoyi (小逸)" is on duty 24 hours a day, and can comprehensively review the prescription before the prescription is executed, and give real-time warnings for unreasonable medication.
Ms. Ren's (任女士) new medical experience benefits from the "AI + Healthcare" intelligent ecosystem comprehensively built by the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University (宁大一院) with the DeepSeek large model as the center. By optimizing the patient's medical path, the average time spent by patients for offline medical treatment has been shortened from 49 minutes to 28 minutes.
"We integrate the DeepSeek kernel into the business flow and use hospital big data to localize train it, so that it can better adapt to the diagnosis and treatment specifications and specialty characteristics, forming a vertical model that is more in line with the needs of doctors and patients," said Wu Bin (吴斌), director of the Information Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University (宁大一院信息科主任). Based on the deep learning model of the million-level medical database, it can also quickly analyze more than 20 types of medical images and laboratory report indicators, and automatically generate personalized health management plans such as medication reminders and follow-up time nodes.
In the hospital, Ms. Ren (任女士) decided to simply have a thin-layer liquid-based cell test for cervical cancer screening done. The collected samples will be uniformly sent to the Ningbo Municipal Clinical Pathology Diagnosis Center (宁波市临床病理诊断中心) and turned into pathological sections after a series of processing procedures. In the past, abnormal cells were found entirely by manual labor, and doctors could only see about 100 sheets a day. Now, in the cell pathology laboratory, two scanning devices quickly scan the prepared pathological sections into digital sections. The artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis system labels the suspicious cells on the digital sections according to specific grades, which greatly reduces the workload of doctors and doubles the speed at which doctors see pathological sections.
Ningbo (宁波) has also launched a medical artificial intelligence innovation application platform to create medical vertical intelligent bodies in medical treatment, public health, scientific research and education, and medical management. "The deep integration of AI technology and the medical and health industry, while serving medical institutions, will also promote the optimal allocation of medical resources and help achieve the development goals of precision medicine and public health," said the relevant person in charge of the Ningbo Municipal Health Commission (宁波市卫生健康委相关负责人).
Guangdong Shenzhen Promotes Intelligent Waste Sorting
Small Boxes Contain Great Wisdom
By Lü Shaogang (吕绍刚), reporter of this newspaper
In Changcheng Er Garden (长城二花园), Yuanling Street (园岭街道), Futian District (福田区), Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东) Province, early in the morning, resident Dai Xiaoning (戴小宁) carried a bag of kitchen waste to the intelligent recycling bin, scanned the QR code with her mobile phone, and the bin door opened automatically. Throwing, identifying, weighing, and accumulating points, a series of actions were completed in one go.
"With the intelligent recycling bin, kitchen waste can be thrown 24 hours a day. It is very convenient to bring it down with you after cooking. Accumulating points can be exchanged for some daily necessities such as garbage bags and tissues," said Dai Xiaoning (戴小宁).
Waste sorting, as a "key small matter" in residents' lives, is not as simple as setting up a few sorted waste bins, but a closed loop of the entire process of throwing, collecting, transporting, and processing. How to sort out more kitchen waste is the key and difficulty.
"We piloted the introduction of intelligent waste sorting and throwing stations in Yuanling Street (园岭街道), with 'one code per household'. AI judges the purity of kitchen waste and gives users points, which greatly increases the sorting rate of kitchen waste," said Cheng Wei (程威), Minister of Waste Sorting Department of the Urban Management and Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau of Futian District (福田区城市管理和综合执法局垃圾分类部部长). Recyclables such as paper and metal are calculated in real time at a price of 0.6 yuan per kilogram, which increases residents' participation.
Currently, Futian District (福田区) has set up 601 intelligent kitchen waste recycling bins, covering 56.47% of residential areas, and 683 intelligent recyclable waste recycling bins, covering 61.33% of residential areas.
What if the waste bin is full, someone litters, or does not throw waste according to the sorting rules? The intelligent early warning system connects property management and recycling companies, and monitors the operating status of the throwing point in real time through Internet of Things perception methods. At the same time, each point is equipped with 360-degree dead-angle monitoring to conduct facial recognition of residents' illegal littering and throwing behaviors, so as to trace the source of throwing.
"The company will come to clear the waste within 40 minutes after the bin is full, and we will also clean up the waste outside the bin in a timely manner to keep the environment clean," said Liu Erguang (刘二光), Order Supervisor of the Property Management Office of Changcheng Er Garden (长城二花园物业管理处秩序主管).
Residents' awareness of waste sorting has become the key to the promotion of the project. In 2024, relevant departments in Futian District (福田区) carried out publicity in pilot residential areas, teaching residents how to register and use it, so as to truly achieve "**家喻户晓**" (jiā yù hù xiǎo - "known to every family and household," widely known). Today, Futian District (福田区) has achieved a daily sorting of nearly 700 tons of kitchen waste, with an annual processing volume of more than 250,000 tons. The collection and transportation volume of household kitchen waste has increased by 40.17% year-on-year, the accuracy rate of residents' sorting and throwing has increased from 60% to 90%, and the total amount of rewards paid by intelligent recyclable waste recycling bins has exceeded 1.27 million yuan.
Since the implementation of the Shenzhen Municipal Domestic Waste Sorting Management Regulations (深圳市生活垃圾分类管理条例), various districts have conducted supervision and publicity on waste sorting, which has generated a certain financial burden, while commercial waste recycling companies entering residential areas to set up points need to pay "entry fees" to the property management.
How to encourage companies to actively participate and let the society jointly promote waste sorting and recycling? Shenzhen (深圳) has created the "Shen i Recycling (深i回收)" platform, which bundles recyclables and low-value recyclables, requiring companies to recycle them simultaneously, and unifies the appearance style of intelligent recycling bins to achieve "de-commercialization." Companies only need to pay electricity bills to set up intelligent recycling bins in residential areas, which effectively reduces costs. In addition, intelligent recycling bins do not require the government to arrange supervisors to be on duty, which reduces costs and increases efficiency, killing two birds with one stone.
"Currently, the awareness rate of waste sorting among Shenzhen (深圳) residents has reached 98.5%, and the participation rate of recyclables has reached 96.5%," said Liang Zhiyu (梁治宇), Director of the Shenzhen Municipal Domestic Waste Sorting Management Affairs Center (深圳市生活垃圾分类管理事务中心主任).
Return to TopBy: 申少铁
The Central Urban Work Conference proposed focusing on building convenient and efficient smart cities. This provides guidance and clarifies the direction for promoting high-quality urban development in China. Adhering to a people-centered development philosophy, focusing on the needs of the masses, adhering to technological empowerment, and improving governance effectiveness will make cities smarter and more intelligent, and our urban life will be better.
Installing AI monitoring equipment in community underground parking lots makes residents more secure when parking; promoting intelligent garbage sorting facilities allows residents to easily sort garbage while receiving rewards; hospitals build an "AI + medical" intelligent ecosystem, effectively improving patients' medical experience and improving the efficiency of medical staff... During the interview, the reporter deeply felt that the construction of smart cities has brought tangible safety and convenience to all aspects of residents' lives.
The city is an important carrier of modernization. With the continuous improvement of urbanization rate and people's living standards in China, the needs of the majority of residents for urban life are showing a more diverse, refined, and high-quality development trend. Smart cities can accurately identify and respond to residents' personalized, differentiated, and diversified needs in housing, education, medical care, transportation, and other aspects. It is a key move to solve the growing needs of urban residents for a better life. Making cities smarter and more intelligent is the only way to promote the modernization of the urban governance system and governance capabilities.
As early as 2012, the national smart city pilot project was launched, and hundreds of cities have participated so far, which has laid a solid foundation for the construction of smart cities in China. Over the past 10 years, the top-level design of smart city construction has been further improved, and various regions have also explored useful experiences. At present, China has built 207 gigabit cities, and cities at the prefecture level and above have basically built digital urban management platforms. Smart cities are improving residents' sense of gain, happiness, and security.
At the same time, it should also be noted that some places focus on "face" and ignore "lining" in the process of building smart cities, and the level of service and temperature cannot keep up with the update of hardware facilities, which is still far from the expectations of the masses. The construction of smart cities is a systematic project that requires multi-party collaboration and sustained efforts.
Focus on urgent and difficult issues and pay more attention to service. The construction of smart cities involves all aspects of urban governance. If you 眉毛胡子一把抓 (méi máo hú zi yī bǎ zhuā - "grab eyebrows and beard in one handful," to attend to big and small matters all at once; to tackle a problem indiscriminately), it is easy to have "image projects." Therefore, it is necessary to understand the needs of the masses and be targeted. On the one hand, it is necessary to focus on improving the convenience of residents' lives, apply intelligent means to optimize urban management, and effectively improve the management efficiency of transportation, environment, safety, and other aspects. On the other hand, it is necessary to increase the supply of intelligent education, medical care, elderly care and other public services, promote the equalization of services, and allow more residents to enjoy high-quality services.
Adhere to technological empowerment and let data run more. The key to making cities smarter and more intelligent lies in embracing cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet, big data, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. Digital and intelligent infrastructure is the foundation of smart city construction. Promote the application and deep integration of key technologies such as 5G, gigabit networks, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence large models, and build a high-performance digital base platform to install a "smart brain" for the city. On this basis, enrich urban operation and management application scenarios, provide intelligent services, and realize "data runs more, and the masses run less."
Innovate governance models and achieve shared governance. Smart cities are not only a technological upgrade, but also a revolution in governance models. For urban management departments, it is necessary to break down the barriers of interest between departments and promote data sharing and business collaboration across departments, regions, levels, systems, and businesses. The community is the last stop of urban governance. It is necessary to make full use of intelligent governance tools to build a community intelligent governance pattern in which everyone cooperates, participates, and shares.
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Light rain. Cool weather.
That afternoon, I crossed half of Lanzhou (兰州) city, planning to go to a hotel on the Yellow River (黄河) bank to discuss the details of the "Dunhuang Art Grand Ceremony" with friends from Dunhuang (敦煌). At this moment, Director Qin Chuan (秦川) called from Japan, entrusting me with the task of creating a title for his documentary film in progress. This was a significant matter, and I dared not neglect it. So, standing in the rain, I chatted with him for an hour or so, and gradually some ideas emerged. I temporarily provided several titles for him to choose from. Finally, I inquired about the progress of the filming and learned that their last shot in Japan had been completed. Director Qin Chuan (秦川) said triumphantly that he was currently feeding pigeons in a square in Kyoto (京都). Those pigeons seemed to have flown from the murals of the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) to Japan. The reunion with old friends filled him with a sense of being at the ends of the earth. However, he was short on funds and could only break up the "zao gan liang" (灶干粮), or dry flatbread, that he had brought from Dunhuang (敦煌) to treat these feathered angels. It reminded me that the same behavior had also occurred under the Eiffel Tower in Paris (巴黎), France. I gradually believe that those pigeons, full of vitality, will also protect Director Qin Chuan (秦川) and his team to India, the United Kingdom, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the United States, South Korea, Finland, Turkey, and other places, allowing them to bring those Dunhuang (敦煌) documents scattered around the world back to Gansu (甘肃), back to the Hexi Corridor (河西走廊), back home in a digital way.
By the way, in recent years, as sons of Dunhuang (敦煌), Director Qin Chuan (秦川) and his impoverished but persistent team have been thriving, producing excellent works one after another, and are currently doing something meaningful and righteous: searching the world for Dunhuang (敦煌)!
After hanging up the phone, I wandered along the misty Yellow River (黄河) bank, still immersed in the mood from before, unable to extricate myself for a while. I suddenly had a feeling and conceived a bold idea. I volunteered to write a song for this film and generously give it to warriors like Director Qin Chuan (秦川) who are running around and advocating for Dunhuang (敦煌) culture. Indeed, they should be warriors, and also brave elements on this land!
The name of this song is "Ode to Dunhuang" (敦煌颂), the "song" of odes, the "song" of singing.
In fact, I had been wandering around Dunhuang (敦煌) for the past few days, as in the past, draped in the moonlight of Sanwei Mountain (三危山) at night, and bathed in the grand light of that oasis during the day, feeling uneasy and eager. I can't remember how many times I've been there, but every time I arrive, I feel like an orphan of the soul, finding my homeland, finding my parents, and also finding the sacred place of conversion for a literary warrior. I once used a metaphor, saying that Dunhuang (敦煌) is a super nuclear power plant. As long as my feet are standing under that sky, it will definitely light me up, empower me, bless me, and under her motherly protection, broaden my imagination, give me the courage to run, and let my writing and singing be filled with a nurturing and grace-giving light, continuing to this day.
I think, precisely in this sense, literature is a deeply affectionate return. This sentence is quite useful to me personally. The so-called **乌鸦反哺** (wū yā fǎn bǔ - "crow feeds back," filial piety shown by children to their parents) and **羔羊跪乳** (gāo yáng guì rǔ - "lamb kneels for milk," gratitude and filial piety), are actually expressions of this wish.
In the 1990s, I spent a full 10 years creating a collection of poems and essays called "Great Dunhuang" (大敦煌). At that time, I had just graduated from university and still had the characteristics of a campus poet, **吟风弄月** (yín fēng nòng yuè - "chanting the wind and playing with the moon," composing poems on trivial subjects) , forcing sorrow, and my writing was anemic and pale. Fortunately, I finally found the sacred Dunhuang (敦煌) and the great Hexi Corridor (河西走廊). They accommodated a young man's ambition and pursuit, and like a paperweight, suppressed my frantic heartbeat, allowing me to learn solemnity, tranquility, and lasting patience. Today, this collection of poems and essays is still selling well, and the three words "Great Dunhuang" (大敦煌) have also become public words. After I finished writing this book, I told myself, enough, I'm really too tired, maybe I should go do something else.
But no!
In January 2000, shortly after the Western Development Strategy was proposed, I, as the leader of the Jiuquan (酒泉) area interview team dispatched by the newspaper, led a group of reporters deep into the hinterland of Hexi (河西) for more than half a month of interviews and reports. During that Spring Festival, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, I was the only outsider in the entire Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟). I visited almost every cave. I wandered along the banks of the Dangquan River (宕泉河) covered in snow. I spent the whole day with those tall, silvery white poplars. Before leaving, I vowed that I would write a large book for Dunhuang (敦煌) and Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) in the future, as my offering and repayment.
Since then, for 16 years, this wish has made me suffer and feel miserable. I consulted a lot of materials, I kept leaving, I went to the West to seek scriptures, I frequently visited the four prefectures and two passes under the Qilian Mountains (祁连山)... During this period, I also wrote "Dunhuang Book of Poetry" (敦煌诗经) and "Blue Dunhuang" (蓝色的敦煌) and other articles, always preparing my writing and courage. Finally, in 2018, my 1 million-word novel "Dunhuang Benji" (敦煌本纪) (Volumes 1 and 2) was published by Jiangsu Yilin Press (江苏译林出版社). It has won many awards, entered different lists, and the first edition of its hardcover version was held in Dunhuang (敦煌). In March of this year, the revised "Dunhuang Benji" (敦煌本纪) (Volumes 1, 2, and 3) was published by Zhejiang Literature and Art Publishing House (浙江文艺出版社). It is worth mentioning that "Dunhuang Benji" (敦煌本纪), performed by the famous recitation artist Li Yemo (李野墨), was broadcast for nearly 200 episodes on the Central People's Broadcasting Station's (中央人民广播电台) long novel serial program, promoting Dunhuang (敦煌) culture again in a sound way.
——After doing these things, I warned myself again, enough, really enough, I must go do something else.
But no!
Just in the autumn of the year before last, I broke my promise again. At the invitation of Shenzhen (深圳), I created a dance drama script on the theme of Dunhuang (敦煌). In the cold winter months, I took the main creative team of the crew and kept running between Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟), Mingsha Mountain (鸣沙山), and the two passes. I knelt at the foot of Yangguan (阳关), and wrote the name of this play on the snowy ground with my fingertips: "Dunhuang News" (敦煌消息). This script and my short story "Blue Dunhuang" (蓝色的敦煌) were later launched as two picture books by Readers Publishing Group (读者出版集团), and are now also selling well.
Yes! In more than 30 years of writing, I have gradually realized that literature must not only pursue novelty, but also maintain the noble qualities of righteousness, national sentiment, and the courage to promote a **铁马冰河** (tiě mǎ bīng hé - "iron horses, icy river," a battlefield scene; a heroic spirit) and **开疆斥土** (kāi jiāng chì tǔ - "expand territory and cultivate land," to open up new frontiers).
——Dunhuang (敦煌) to me, Dunhuang (敦煌) to Director Qin Chuan (秦川) and his team, is precisely the source of this quality and courage. It is even the base for us to start again.
At that moment, standing on the bank of the Yellow River (黄河) in Lanzhou (兰州), thinking of the land of Dunhuang (敦煌) 1,000 kilometers away, I suddenly felt something and chanted this "Ode to Dunhuang" (敦煌颂). At the same time, I was startled by my own thoughts. I decided to invite 10 outstanding composers to **众人拾柴** (zhòng rén shí chái - "many people gather firewood," many hands make light work) and compose music for this song separately. After these works with different styles and sweeping energy are produced, I will represent all the creators and donate it to relevant parties to pay tribute to Dunhuang (敦煌)!
In fact, "Ode to Dunhuang" (敦煌颂) is not long, only eight short sentences:
One sand, one leaf, one Buddha statue,
One mountain, one spring, one hometown.
One cave, one wall, one altar,
One stroke, one painting, one ode.
One scroll, one paper, one vastness,
One autumn, one spring, one illumination.
One heaven, one earth, one thought,
One lifetime, one Dunhuang (敦煌).
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The *Analects* says, "Do not worry about not having a position; worry about what it takes to be established. Do not worry about not being known; seek to be worthy of being known." The meaning is, there is no need to worry about not having a position, but rather to fear not having the ability to be worthy of that position. Not afraid of no one knowing oneself, but afraid of not having the talent to become famous. This is a gentleman's worry, always afraid that virtue is not worthy of the position, and the name does not match the reality. Therefore, position is not the most important thing in the eyes of a gentleman, but ability is. Fame is not the most concerned, but talent is. Nowadays, some people only worry about not being able to compete for a position, regardless of whether they have the virtue and ability, and are afraid that they will not become famous, regardless of whether their talent and learning are outstanding. Especially in the new media era, some people only want to become internet celebrities, wishing they could become famous overnight, but they never "seek to be worthy of being known."
Thus, there are all kinds of ingenious ideas, all kinds of "**兴妖作祟**" (xīng yāo zuò suì - "stir up demons and monsters," to stir up trouble; to create disturbances), and even ugliness that is not shocking is endless, wholeheartedly trying to attract attention and gain traffic, because once famous, benefits will follow. For them, truly enjoying money and material things is tangible and the most practical. As for morality and learning, they do not feel it is an honor to have more, nor do they feel ashamed to have less. The words of the *Analects* are only regarded by these people as the classic quotations of saints. Although they admit its exquisiteness, they do not act according to it. Seeking position and fame is the ultimate goal of some people. As for improving their moral and academic standards through a long period of study and precipitation, they will never suffer that hardship. In today's emphasis on speed and efficiency, improvement should be fast, and fame should be early, which has become their pursuit. I am sometimes very confused, are the words of the saints the highest standard, or the basic准则 (zhǔn zé - "criterion, standard"), and can the scholars of ancient times really practice them?
Later, reading a related discussion by Xie Xiandao (谢显道), one of the four great disciples of Cheng Men (程门) in the Song Dynasty, surprised me greatly. He said, "This theory still has the way of seeking position and seeking to be known. In the ultimate theory, it is not so. It is difficult to use and no one knows me, this is my nobility, what else do I seek?" He believes that even if one "worries about what it takes to be established" and "seeks to be worthy of being known," one will still fall into the worldly trap of seeking fame and position. If a person reaches a sufficient level in both character and talent, there is no need to deliberately pursue external fame and position. Because when the internal value is enough to support life, the external recognition will not be so concerned. This has truly reached the realm pursued by Fan Zhongyan (范仲淹) of "**不以物喜，不以己悲**" (bù yǐ wù xǐ, bù yǐ jǐ bēi - "not pleased by external gains, not saddened by personal losses," not to be affected by external circumstances or personal feelings), where the Dao exists, and learning is cultivated. Even if one lives in poverty in the countryside and is unknown, it will not affect that noble spirit in the slightest. This is the character and spirit of a true scholar.
Thinking of this, I can't help but feel ashamed. All along, although I have not been worried about poverty, I still occasionally seek fame and fortune. Thinking of the words of the saints, I then "worry about what it takes to be established" and "seek to be worthy of being known," striving to move forward and pursuing diligently, but I know that I still cannot break free from the shackles. Now, hearing the words of Xie Xiandao, I realize that there is really a world of difference in people's realms.
Fortunately, the *Doctrine of the Mean* says, "To love learning is close to wisdom, to practice vigorously is close to benevolence, and to know shame is close to courage." Knowing the gap between oneself and those with high morals, at least there is a goal to pursue. Anyway, life is all about cultivation, it is just a matter of time and effort. In the process of vigorous practice and understanding, perhaps a sense of composure will arise naturally.
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Going to Wangjiawan (王家湾) means following the Sanggan River (桑干河).
From Datong (大同), passing Yangyuan (阳原), turn onto a rural road. The route is basically parallel to the Sanggan River (桑干河), heading roughly east. Leaving the national highway, the road becomes less smooth, with frequent ups and downs and occasional obstacles. However, the scenery outside the car window is still pleasing to the eye. The green water flows happily, sometimes slowly, sometimes rapidly, sometimes clear, sometimes turbid. Between two mountain peaks, a heavily loaded train slowly passes by. Below the train is the Sanggan River (桑干河), within easy reach. The train and the river run parallel, yet head towards their respective destinations at different speeds. The car and the river, though different paths, arrive at the same destination.
Mountains, rivers, and trains possess a parallel beauty, and the texture of history permeates between the mountains and rivers. Gazing, it's like a painting. Quickly take out your phone to take pictures.
This is not yet Wangjiawan (王家湾).
From here, turn onto a mountain road, bumpy and jolting. The car travels for a long time. When you see the huge characters "坚守" (jiān shǒu - "stick to") on the mountain, you are informed that the Wangjiawan Line Workshop (王家湾线路车间) has arrived.
Having traveled through mountains and rivers, I see a young man with a dark red face, about 1.7 meters tall. He says he is from Tibet (西藏). My lover also returned to Shanxi (山西) from Tibet (西藏), and I immediately feel a sense of closeness.
"Are you Tibetan (西藏人)?"
"No, my home is in Guangling (广灵), Datong (大同)."
"Why did you come here?"
"Transferred here after military discharge."
In his clean and clear eyes, there is a slight shyness. His name is Cao Chongyu (曹重雨). He transferred from the Tibet Military Region (西藏军区) to the Wangjiawan Line Workshop (王家湾线路车间) and became an ordinary track maintenance worker on the Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway (大秦铁路). The first phase of the Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway (大秦铁路) project (Datong (大同), Shanxi (山西) to Dashizhuang (大石庄), Hebei (河北) section) opened in December 1988. He is the same age as the Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway (大秦铁路), which may be a destiny in the dark.
Cao Chongyu (曹重雨) joined the army early and entered the Tibet Military Region (西藏军区), where he was assigned to the motor vehicle company. He drove trucks to transport various supplies, traveling between Lhasa (拉萨) and various training bases in the military region. Every day, he traveled hundreds of kilometers, enduring strong sunlight and encountering wind and snow. At the end of the day, as long as he safely drove the car back to the camp, his smile would be as bright as the sunset in the west. Because he drove well, he became a squad leader in the second year, mainly doing coaching work. He trained hard, demanded strictness, and taught many drivers to continue running on the plateau. The environment on the plateau is different from the plains. Lack of oxygen caused him to lose clumps of hair. He was also anxious, but when he understood Tibet (西藏), he realized that every small job was of great responsibility, not only for the safety of people and vehicles, but also for guarding the border for the country.
This lasted for 16 years.
At the end of 2023, Cao Chongyu (曹重雨) had to transfer. What would he do in the future?
Cao Chongyu (曹重雨) knew that his hometown had China's first heavy-haul railway. Coal from Datong (大同), Shanxi (山西) was loaded onto trains and traveled along this railway all the way to Qinhuangdao (秦皇岛). The coal was unloaded from the trains and then shipped south. Others told him that the Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway (大秦铁路) was difficult. He smiled and said, I am a soldier. Once a soldier, always a soldier. I should go to difficult places.
Without much consideration, he chose the China Railway Taiyuan Bureau (国铁太原局), and then, he chose the Wangjiawan Line Workshop (王家湾线路车间).
The Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway (大秦铁路) is 653 kilometers long, and the Wangjiawan Line Workshop (王家湾线路车间) is responsible for maintaining 56 kilometers of the most difficult section of this railway. Leaving the tunnel, you cross a bridge; after crossing the bridge, you enter a tunnel. This section of road, which "grows" on mountains and rivers, cannot be accessed by large track maintenance machinery and can only be maintained manually for a long time. In wind and rain, day and night, severe cold and heat, they have to work in humid, cold, and dusty tunnels. When heavy snow seals the mountains, they often cannot return home. Communication is also almost non-existent. Mobile phones can only be used by moving around, holding the phone and looking for a signal everywhere.
He adapted to these conditions quickly because they were similar to his years in Lhasa (拉萨).
Wangjiawan (王家湾) is where the road construction workers who sacrificed here before he was born are buried. Every newcomer will go to pay tribute to these heroic spirits. They are as ordinary as weeds, and as resilient as weeds. Labor model Zhang Wuyong (张五永), Zhan Gengjiang (占更江) who only wanted to see the lights of Beijing (北京) before retiring, Qi Zhiqiang (祁志强) who suffered from uremia but still persevered, and his workshop director Wang Jin (王进), these are the people closest to him, who have been rooted in the deep mountains for more than 20 years.
From Datong (大同) to Wangjiawan (王家湾), there was originally only a muddy country path, but the masters walked through it; there was a shortage of water in the mountains, but the masters survived it; when trains full of coal came, their faces would be hurt by the splashed dust particles, forming potholes, but the masters waded through it step by step. The conditions are much better now than in the past. The masters did not become deserters, and neither will he.
Working on the rails, facing the wind, facing the snow, facing the sun, "eliminating harm" to the rails, he is very pleased—the Datong-Qinhuangdao Railway (大秦铁路) can run a heavy-haul train every 15 minutes, and the coal it transports illuminates the way forward for too many people. When not working, he looks at the Gesang flowers (格桑花) in the mountains and thinks of Lhasa (拉萨). The moon in Lhasa (拉萨) is always particularly bright, and the sun in Lhasa (拉萨) is always particularly warm. In the deep of night, he will write letters between the two places with his heart. The environment is different, but the will of the soldiers will never wither.
I bid farewell to him under the two large characters "坚守" (jiān shǒu - "stick to") built of stone. The car rotates again in the mountains, heading in the opposite direction to the Sanggan River (桑干河). I no longer sigh about the difficulty of the road.
Return to TopWatercolor "Autumn," by Zhou Daosheng (周道生), collection of the National Art Museum of China (中国美术馆).
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The rain tide recedes, and the autumn sun begins to take over the sky.
The fields stretch their bodies and begin their second season of growth.
Wandering along the gilded light,
Frost-touched blades of grass hold up dewdrops.
Their reflections sway in the crops,
Like ripples, butterflies, flames, sickles, or something else.
The dry wind is the murmur of the plateau,
Sweeping past the tips of the marigolds and kissing the distance.
The clear sky is like a wash, and cloud shadows spread across the meadow.
The bitter fragrance of dandelions permeates the footprints,
Like idle days of chatting and laughing, dissipating with the wind.
From afar, I see raspberry bushes holding up their stamens,
Spreading from the low-lying areas towards the brown and yellow mountain ridges.
I recognize that as an invitation delivered in advance by autumn.
They embrace the sound of the wind and condense into water droplets,
Shimmering in the moonlight, clear and bright.
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For office workers in small county towns, lunch is usually simple. After work, they rush to the canteen, order dishes at local restaurants, or have rice noodles or Erkuai cooked at roadside snack stalls, whichever is most convenient. As for me, I rush home at noon to have lunch with my mother.
"Your mother is over 80 years old, and she still cooks?" Colleagues often ask me this, their words full of envy.
Yes, my mother is over eighty years old, with a full head of silver hair, a sturdy body, and normal indicators on her annual physical examination report. Every day after breakfast, the old woman carries her bag and hurries to the vegetable market with small steps. After wandering around, carefully selecting and buying vegetables, she rushes home to cook. Her daily life becomes flavorful in my mother's small steps.
My mother makes only home-style dishes. Pork, chicken, cured meat, sausages, tofu, eggs, potatoes, lotus roots, small gourds, eggplants... she changes the variety on the table. My mother doesn't know how to cook fish, shrimp, or seafood, and she's not used to eating them either. Regarding her cooking skills, my mother always thinks they are 潦潦草草 (liǎo liǎo cǎo cǎo - "sketchy and hurried," done carelessly and not up to standard), not presentable. But no matter how well she cooks, having a bowl of hot food at home is always better than eating a boxed lunch on the street.
I don't like eating out, which is related to being accustomed to eating my mother's cooking. The preserved pork (油坛肉) is made by my mother herself, and the pickled vegetables, broad beans, pickled cabbage, and fermented bean curd are pickled by her. The fillings for glutinous rice balls (汤圆) and buns are fried by her with peanuts, sesame seeds, perilla, brown sugar, and lard. Every bite is the taste of home, much better than what the hotel chefs make.
As my mother gets older day by day, the worries in my heart grow day by day. Back then, my father passed away suddenly from illness in my hometown, which became a major regret in my life. But when I prepared to bring my mother to the city, she always delayed it again and again. In the city, even buying a scallion costs money. My mother, who has been frugal all her life, is unwilling to cause us trouble. Besides, there is nothing to do in the city. My mother, who is never idle at home, how could she get used to living there? In the end, what moved my mother was this beautiful excuse: "Mom, we don't have time to cook. Can you bear to let us eat noodles and the cafeteria every day?!"
After my mother came to the city, the kitchen became lively. With my mother in charge, there are always three or five dishes on the table, with plenty of plates and bowls. There are rules for eating with my mother: you can't casually say what food is delicious. My mother always complains that she is hard of hearing and has a bad memory, but as long as we say what dish is delicious, even if it's just a casual remark, she remembers it, and she will bring out this delicacy for the next meal. Even, for several days in a row, this dish is on the table.
Sometimes, I would bring relatives or friends home for a free meal. Hearing that guests are coming, my mother is busy buying meat and vegetables, busy preparing a table, stir-fried, stewed, boiled, which can't be finished in several meals. Many times, I'm afraid my mother will get tired, so I simply bring guests home without saying hello. She is still busy taking out a piece of preserved pork (油坛肉) to stir-fry for emergency, and if it's not enough, she will stir-fry a few eggs and bring them up.
Before my mother came, I would also cook a few home-style dishes when I had time. With my mother working hard, I hid my skills. This day, guests are coming to the house, and I proposed to learn to stir-fry a meat dish and ask everyone to taste it. My mother was very happy. She cooked the rice early, made other dishes, prepared the meat and ingredients, and waited for me to show off my skills.
As soon as I got home from work, I lit the fire and heated the pot, the stove fire was blazing, and the oil smoke was hazy. As soon as the meat was put into the pot, I heard my mother's voice behind me: "What are you panicking about? Why are you stir-frying the meat if the oil is not hot yet!"
I turned around and found my mother watching me next to me. My mother sighed, so anxious that she almost took over the spatula to demonstrate herself. The old woman's eyes gave me a slight shock in my heart: in my mother's mind, we are children who will never grow up!
When the meat was served on the table, I said to my mother, "Mom, try it, how is it?" My mother tasted it, the wrinkles on her face smoothed out, and she nodded and said, "It's still okay!"
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In fact, Anlong County (安龙县) in Guizhou Province (贵州省), located on a plateau, does not have 1,000 traditional pagodas. Whether they are brick, wooden, or glazed tile pagodas, the number certainly doesn't reach such an exaggerated figure. However, this place has over 1,000 beautiful pyramid-shaped square mountains, truly a hidden gem among Guizhou's tourist destinations.
I climbed to a high point and looked into the distance. Under the setting sun, as far as the eye could see, the pyramid-shaped square mountains, originally covered with trees and lush greenery, along with the bases made of layers of giant stones at the mountainsides and feet, and the fields of corn planted at the foot of the mountains, were all dyed a rich golden yellow. They were arranged before my eyes with smiling faces, in a generous manner welcoming honored guests and inviting them to admire the view. Looking up, the sky was blue, not the kind of blue sky after a rare rain that I, a northerner, am used to, but what? It's hard to describe, I can only simply compare it to "Anlong's blue sky" (安龙的蓝天). It was so transparent, so clean, that it felt like I could reach out and scoop up a handful of soft blue fluid. Then, large chunks of clouds floated by. The setting sun dyed them, turning the clouds into herds of cattle, and the setting sun dyed them into golden herds of cattle. The clouds turned into flocks of sheep, and the setting sun dyed them into golden flocks of sheep. The clouds turned into "flying dragons in the sky," and the setting sun dyed them into "golden dragons roaring to fly among the mountains" (山间金龙啸欲飞) (Lu Shanjing's (陆善经) "Dwelling at Miluo Banana Temple" 《寓汨罗芭蕉寺》).
These golden square pagoda-shaped hills are probably the palaces of the gods, inhabited by the Buyi (布依族) heroes who created the world, Li Ga (力嘎), Le Ga (勒嘎) who shot the sun with his bow, the giant Bu Jie (布杰) who subdued the thunder god, and Weng Ga (翁嘎) who defeated the drought demon and the evil dragon, among many other powerful but flawed deities. Perhaps, they are also inhabited by the twelve ancient ancestor gods of the Miao (苗族) people, all children of butterflies.
Here, let us briefly quote a Buyi myth about the creation of the world. Legend has it that in the beginning, the distance between heaven and earth was only three feet, three inches, and three fen high. People had to stoop to work in the cramped space, often bumping their heads on the sky. So, the hero Li Ga (力嘎) stood up. He was a giant nine feet, nine inches, and nine fen tall, who could eat three shi, three dou, and three sheng of glutinous rice in one meal, drink three vats, three pots, and three bowls of glutinous rice wine, and was stronger than ninety-nine rhinoceroses. After eating and drinking his fill, Li Ga (力嘎) used all his strength to prop open the heavens and the earth. But he was worried that the sky would collapse again if he let go, so he pulled out his teeth and used them as nails to fix the sky at the height we see today.
Clearly, this Buyi myth belongs to the lineage of Chinese civilization. Between man and things, man and nature, and man and the unknowable, human will and strength will ultimately overcome any unimaginable pressure, difficulty, and opponent, such as "Jingwei filling the sea" (精卫填海) and "Hou Yi shooting the sun" (后羿射日). This type of myth is actually a small fragment of the Chinese civilization's genes, and its core content is "unyielding." Why should good people yield? Whether it is natural adversity, existential predicament, or enemy invasion, this core power of "unyielding" will always appear in time, inspiring the Chinese people to achieve final victory or restore everything to peace. The result is naturally a calm sea and clear river, and peace throughout the world. The saying "Who says life is happy? It is noble not to yield to one's will" (人生谁云乐，贵不屈所志) (Xie Lingyun's (谢灵运) "Visiting Lingmen Mountain" 《游岭门山诗》) is a metaphor for the joy of this kind of struggle.
A young man was flying a large photography drone. I borrowed his VR (virtual reality) glasses and asked him to fly the drone one or two hundred meters higher. Oh my! It was incredible. The golden square mountains looked like armored clusters, arranged in a well-organized battle formation, appearing so majestic, so powerful, and so reassuring. The drone flew another one or two hundred meters higher. I looked around, and there were more than a thousand golden square mountains. From afar, they looked like thatched huts from the agricultural era, with mist rising from the mountains, like wisps of smoke. The drone flew even higher, and the edge of the wide-angle lens touched the white clouds. The space between heaven and earth narrowed, and the endless golden square mountains looked like the sweat-soaked backs of thousands upon thousands of laborers, bending over and working hard to seek autumn harvest and winter storage. This may be the magnificent vision that Lu Zhaolin (卢照邻) spoke of when he said, "Looking back at the peaks, the white clouds are melting" (回首望群峰，白云正溶溶).
I thought to myself, I must come to Anlong County (安龙县) again in the future, to climb high and look at these golden square mountains again, and to reconnect with the spirit of the mountains. Whether encountering external pressure or being disturbed by inner demons, standing on this mountain peak, looking far into the distance, with the golden square mountains spreading out from near to far under the white clouds and blue sky, it will naturally make people open their hearts, dispel worries, and increase wisdom!
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