Summary: A Politburo meeting chaired by Xi Jinping on September 29th addressed key issues related to the 15th Five-Year Plan. The meeting emphasized the need to adhere to the Party's comprehensive leadership and promote high-quality development, prioritizing people and balancing development with security. It underscored the importance of comprehensively deepening reform and expanding high-level opening up to enhance development. The Fourth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee will convene October 20-23 in Beijing to further deliberate on the plan.
Summary: Xi Jinping stressed the need to systemically promote the "Sinicization of religion" in China, emphasizing the importance of adapting religion to socialist society and Chinese culture. He highlighted the need to instill correct views on the nation, history, ethnicity, culture, and religion, promoting adherence to socialist core values. Xi called for religions to be rooted in Chinese civilization and for religious figures to increase their identification with Chinese culture. He further emphasized governing religious affairs according to the law, and for Party committees at all levels to strengthen their leadership over religious work.
Summary: To celebrate the 76th anniversary of the PRC, state broadcaster CCTV produced two programs on Xi Jinping's thought, which began airing on major media outlets in Hong Kong and Macau on September 28 and 29. "Xi Jinping's Cultural Affinity" focuses on Xi's views on cultural inheritance, while "Xi Jinping's Economic Thought" elucidates his economic theories with practical examples. Several Hong Kong and Macau media outlets reported on the premiere of these programs. Additionally, a documentary about the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan, and other films are slated for screening in Hong Kong and Macau. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: Since the 18th Party Congress, China's economic development, guided by Xi Jinping's economic thought, has prioritized high-quality growth and a new development pattern. China's GDP has nearly tripled, with consumption becoming a major growth driver, while innovation has rapidly advanced, surpassing the U.S. in some metrics. Regional strategies and poverty alleviation efforts have achieved significant progress, with rural poverty largely eradicated. China's green transition has accelerated, and its global influence has grown through increased openness and initiatives like the Belt and Road, offering new opportunities for international cooperation.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Beijing, emphasizing the enduring friendship and strategic importance China places on its relationship with North Korea. Li highlighted the consensus reached between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un earlier in September to deepen cooperation. He also expressed China's appreciation for North Korea's support on issues related to China's core interests. Choe reiterated North Korea's unwavering commitment to strengthening ties with China, fully supporting Xi's vision of a community with shared future for mankind, and pledged continued support for China's positions on Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong.
Summary: To commemorate the centennial of the Palace Museum, the exhibition "A Century of Guardianship: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum" opened on September 29th at the Palace Museum's Meridian Gate exhibition hall. The exhibition showcases 200 cultural relics out of the museum's collection of over 1.95 million pieces. Running until December 30th, the exhibition requires reservations made through the "Palace Museum" WeChat mini-program.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of the recently issued "Regulations on Ideological and Political Work of the Communist Party of China" for promoting Chinese-style modernization. It stresses that ideological work must resonate with the masses by demonstrating the Party's achievements and incorporating Xi Jinping Thought. The article argues that connecting with the people through relatable stories and showcasing tangible benefits, like environmental improvements and healthcare access, will solidify support for the Party's policies. It also notes the importance of using achievements like poverty alleviation to inspire the population. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article, likely from a Chinese publication, focuses on two distinct themes: commemorating revolutionary martyrs and fostering international friendship. One section highlights revisiting letters from fallen revolutionaries to strengthen the "red bloodline" and ideological commitment. Another section discusses increasing exchange opportunities to deepen friendships, suggesting a broader effort at international outreach. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this excerpt.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree amending the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on International Maritime Transport." The amendment expands the regulations to include international shipping transaction platforms, requiring operators to report information to the transportation authorities. It also stipulates countermeasures against countries or regions violating international maritime treaties or agreements with China, potentially leading to the suspension or termination of related obligations. Furthermore, the amendment outlines retaliatory measures against discriminatory practices targeting Chinese international maritime transport operators, vessels, or crew when treaties do not provide sufficient remedies. This could become relevant in the context of U.S.-China maritime relations.
Summary: At a State Council Information Office press conference, Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying reported on the achievements of water conservancy development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, highlighting increased investment, newly initiated major projects, and enhanced flood control and water supply capabilities. Vice Minister Chen Min noted improvements in water use efficiency and conservation, with water consumption remaining stable despite economic growth. Director of the Water Resources Management Department Yu Qiyang mentioned efforts to improve rural water supply. These efforts, including ecological restoration projects, have led to improvements in river and lake environments, and the reduction of soil erosion.
Summary: Following severe flooding in Gansu's Lintao County, agricultural extension worker Ma Yanxia assisted villagers like Zhang Yuezhen in replanting efforts with fast-growing crops such as cabbage and spinach. Ma advised on optimal planting times and techniques to mitigate losses from the disaster, holding multiple meetings with villagers in the fields. The focus was on selecting crops suitable for the shortened growing season and connecting farmers with markets. Local agricultural officials are also working to ensure the economic success of these crops by establishing connections with buyers. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Following Typhoon Kujira's landfall in Yangjiang on September 24th, Lin Jizhen, a manager at a banana plantation in Yangxi County, Guangdong, organized the removal of damaged banana trees to prepare for replanting. The plantation, operating under a "company + farmer" model with Yangxi Xiaomei Agricultural Planting Co., Ltd., sustained significant losses. The company has ordered over 10,000 banana seedlings and arranged for agricultural machinery to assist with replanting. The Guangdong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs allocated disaster relief funds, distributed recovery manuals, and urged agricultural insurance companies to expedite claims processing.
Summary: China's Ministry of Finance, along with the Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Water Resources, allocated 940 million yuan in disaster relief funds to four provinces, including Guangdong and Gansu, for replanting crops after severe weather events since July. The funds will support replanting efforts on land affected by flooding and crop failure due to heavy rains and typhoons. Guidelines emphasize selecting appropriate crops based on local conditions and utilizing intensive farming techniques to maximize yields outside of the normal growing season. The article focuses on domestic agricultural issues, with no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Since the 18th Party Congress, China's economy, guided by Xi Jinping's economic thought, has prioritized high-quality development and a new development pattern, contrasting with other major economies amidst global uncertainties. China's GDP nearly doubled from 2012 to 2024, with the IMF noting a shift toward higher quality and sustainable growth. Innovation has become a primary driver, with China's global innovation ranking significantly improving and surpassing the U.S. in patent applications. China's increased openness has led to it becoming a major trade partner with over 150 countries, and the Belt and Road Initiative has become a popular international platform. The article notes that China's economic stability provides opportunities for win-win cooperation.
Summary: The People's Bank of China (PBOC) reports that the RMB Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) now covers 189 countries and regions, processing 4.03 million transactions worth 90.19 trillion yuan in the first half of 2024, supporting RMB internationalization. PBOC Vice Governor Lu Lei stated that the PBOC has guided the construction of a unified cross-border QR code gateway to facilitate payments for foreigners in China, processing 1.98 million transactions worth 427 million yuan as of September 11. China UnionPay and NetsUnion Clearing Corporation are also actively promoting QR code network interconnection with Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and other countries. These efforts aim to promote cross-border payment cooperation that benefits both Chinese and foreign citizens. The statements reported on in this article do not reference the United States.
Summary: China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and two other departments jointly issued a plan to stabilize and grow the light industry sector from 2025-2026, aiming for stable growth, improved efficiency, and new growth drivers. The plan emphasizes innovation, quality assurance, and expanding emerging sectors like smart homes and elderly care products. To bolster exports, the plan focuses on optimizing trade structures, supporting brand globalization for leading companies, and improving public services for overseas expansion. The plan aims to address supply and quality challenges by accelerating key technology breakthroughs and strengthening standards implementation. The plan does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Wenfu High-Speed Railway, a 303 km project costing 71.475 billion yuan, commenced construction with a video conference linking Fuzhou, Fujian and Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Once completed, the railway will connect Wenzhou, Zhejiang to Fuzhou in approximately one hour. As a key component of the national "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network's coastal passage, the Wenfu line will link the Yangtze River Delta integration demonstration zone, the cross-strait integration development demonstration zone, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The project is intended to promote coordinated development in the southeast coastal region.
Summary: A Chinese poverty alleviation project in Ban Sone village, Laos, has significantly improved infrastructure and living standards through road and bridge construction, skills training, and support for local industries like cattle raising and corn cultivation. Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee General Secretary and State President Thongloun praised Ban Sone as a model project, with officials noting that the village's poverty rate has decreased substantially due to the Chinese assistance. Lao officials, including Lao National President's Office Minister Khemmani Pholsena, expressed gratitude for China's support and a desire to continue strengthening cooperation, including adopting China's anti-poverty model. Chinese experts are now working in nearby Jin Hua village, expanding vegetable production. The project reflects broader cooperation between China and Laos, but there is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses China-ASEAN cooperation on poverty reduction within the framework of Xi Jinping's Global Development Initiative (GDI), highlighting "development first" and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The author argues this cooperation is strategically important for regional stability and shared development, offering practical benefits like improved livelihoods and development capacity. China shares its poverty reduction experience, including targeted poverty alleviation, digital agriculture, and rural financial support, to assist ASEAN countries in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. This approach emphasizes inclusive development, exemplified by agricultural demonstration zones and e-commerce promotion. The author suggests this cooperation serves as a model for South-South cooperation and provides a practical Chinese solution for global governance centered on development and inclusivity.
Summary: China is actively promoting global AI governance through initiatives like the "AI+" international cooperation proposal at the UN and various international conferences. China's AI sector has experienced significant growth, driven by policy support, technological advancements, and industrial demand, becoming a leader in AI patents and applications. While recognizing the transformative opportunities, the article highlights the safety risks and governance challenges posed by AI, exacerbated by uneven development and a lack of international consensus, particularly the politicization of AI governance by "individual countries" aiming to maintain dominance through tech restrictions. To address this, the article advocates for inclusive, equitable, and open AI development focused on human well-being, emphasizing international cooperation and shared responsibility. China aims to collaborate with other nations to develop global governance frameworks and standards for the beneficial and secure development of AI, while criticizing the "individual countries" that try to maintain tech dominance.
Summary: The fourth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) in Hangzhou concluded on September 29th, reporting over 257,000 attendees and 161.98 billion yuan in intended investment and trade agreements. This year's expo focused on "Digital Trade + Artificial Intelligence," featuring an expanded AI exhibition area with over 330 AI companies and showcasing over 382 new products and technologies. The event attracted participants from 154 countries and 33 international organizations, with international exhibitors making up over 20% of the total, and saw increased engagement on its "Digital Trade Online" platform. The event hosted more than 130 European and American exhibitors. The article made no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese customs data, compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, shows that vehicle exports in August reached 763,000 units, a 10% month-on-month increase and a 25.1% year-on-year increase. The article includes a photo of a COSCO Shipping ro-ro vessel unloading Chinese vehicles at Abu Dhabi port on September 27th. No further specifics or international relations are discussed.
Summary: The "Encounter & Inspiration" civilization exchange event was held in Greece and Italy from September 25-28, featuring representatives from China, Greece, Italy, and other European countries. Discussions centered on topics such as civilization exchange and urban development. Chongqing and Athens expressed interest in deepening cooperation during a city dialogue. Further events included an exhibition in Athens on Nanjing's recovery from the Nanjing Massacre, and dialogues in Venice and Rome focusing on urban civilization and cultural heritage. The President of Renmin University, Lin Shangli, stated that the "harmony without uniformity" of Chinese civilization and the "unity in diversity" of European civilization share common values. The "China-Italy Urban Civilization Joint Research Center" was also established.
Summary: The China Oceanic Development Foundation hosted the third "Maritime Silk Road" countries' marine spatial planning exchange conference in Beijing, attended by over 300 guests from more than 60 countries and international organizations. The conference focused on enhancing maritime governance capabilities of "Maritime Silk Road" countries through technical support, public goods, and collaborative platforms to promote blue economy development. The International Community of Marine Spatial Planning was officially launched with over 60 coastal nations and 10 international marine organizations as initial members. The China Oceanic Development Foundation announced eight support actions for the community and released public resources like the "Compilation of Marine Spatial Planning of 'Belt and Road' Countries." No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations was made.
Summary: A delegation of 26 South Korean middle school journalists, invited by the Chinese Embassy in South Korea, visited Yunnan and Beijing to experience and understand China. The students toured sites like the Stone Forest and Kunming's flower market, interacted with Chinese students, and witnessed technological advancements in Beijing's Economic-Technological Development Area. Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing stated that the activity provided a useful platform for Korean teenagers to have a deeper understanding of China, and to promote China-South Korea relations. The visit, the sixth of its kind since 2016, was intended to foster friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The article makes no mention of the United States or of U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 2025 China-ASEAN Youth Culture Week, themed "Drawing the Future: Youth Power Across Cultures," took place in Beijing and Quzhou, Zhejiang, from September 25-29. The event, which drew over 200 experts, scholars, and youth representatives from China and ASEAN countries, featured the launch of the "Understanding Chinese Modernization" international communication workshop. Activities included the China-ASEAN Future Talents Dialogue and the "China-ASEAN Youth Gathering." The event was hosted by the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration's Cultural Communication Center and the International College of the University of International Business and Economics. ASEAN events for the 2025 China-ASEAN Youth Cultural Week will be held in Thailand in November.
Summary: At a State Council Information Office press conference, Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli highlighted the robust growth of China's cultural and tourism industries during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, noting increased revenue, optimized structure, and deepened integration of culture and tourism. Deputy Ministers Wang Jianhua and Lu Yingchuan also spoke at the conference. Wang Jianhua emphasized efforts to regulate the cultural and tourism markets, addressing issues like scalping and unfair pricing. Lu Yingchuan discussed the flourishing of artistic creation, increased accessibility of cultural services, and protection of intangible cultural heritage. The officials emphasized the importance of cultural initiatives in rural revitalization.
Summary: Marking its upcoming 130th anniversary, Tianjin University is committed to independent talent cultivation and technological self-reliance, aligning with national strategic needs. The university, originally modeled after American universities and later influenced by European and Soviet systems, has contributed to China's industrial and economic development since its founding in 1895. Tianjin University is also involved in various national projects, including earthquake engineering research and deep-sea exploration. The university is also focusing on integrating AI with traditional disciplines to enhance students' competitiveness and cultivate talent for the future. Tianjin University aims to contribute to building a strong nation through education and technological innovation.
Summary: The article discusses Guizhou province's efforts to address structural unemployment among college graduates by establishing employment training alliances focused on key industries like new energy vehicles. These alliances, involving government, businesses, schools, and training institutions, aim to match graduates with specific industry needs. One example is how Guizhou Equipment Manufacturing Vocational College helped a graduate find a job after he missed the peak recruitment season. These alliances also allow schools to adjust curricula and enrollment based on real-time industry demands, as seen with the expansion of the new energy vehicle technology program to meet local automaker needs. Guizhou has launched 7 employment training alliances, established 321 school-business cooperation "order classes" and cultivated 20,600 talents; Guizhou universities have optimized 41 courses according to enterprise needs.
Summary: This article reports on the development of the Olympic Forest Park in Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, where riders are seen cycling through the poplar forest and enjoying the scenery. Ganzhou District has promoted the construction of an ecological demonstration project in recent years, turning a barren rocky beach into a vibrant urban forest park. The park now provides a good place for citizens to exercise and enjoy nature. There is no discussion of Chinese politics, the United States, or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The 2025 National Ancient and Famous Tree Protection Science Popularization Week commenced in Guangzhou, Guangdong, focusing on ecological civilization. During the opening ceremony, a national map of ancient trees was released, and academician He Jingtang advocated for local ancient trees. China has initiated its third national survey of ancient tree resources and is implementing protection regulations, noting approximately 5.08 million ancient trees nationwide, with over 85,000 in Guangdong. Guangdong Province is actively promoting ancient tree protection through parks and villages, utilizing digital management and public fundraising.
Summary: Six provincial-level television channels in China, including those of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong, Hunan and Sichuan, launched 4K ultra-high-definition channels accessible via cable, IPTV and various online platforms. This completes the rollout of ultra-high-definition channels for nine key provinces and cities initiated in 2024. The move aligns with the National Radio and Television Administration's plan to promote ultra-high-definition content, aiming for widespread adoption in new productions and online platforms by 2025. By the end of 2025, China hopes to reach 300 million households with ultra-high-definition set-top boxes for IPTV and Cable. There was no mention of the United States in this article.
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Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of accelerating the translation of technological innovation into productivity, especially in light of global competition. It argues that shortening the "time lag" between research and practical application is crucial for national competitiveness. The piece highlights the need to strengthen the role of enterprises in innovation, improve mechanisms to encourage technology transfer, and enhance support services for commercialization. It suggests that fostering a collaborative innovation community integrating industry, academia, research, and application is key to converting technological advancements into high-quality development. Ultimately, this translation is essential for achieving China's technological modernization.
Summary: He Guoqing, a retired police officer from Gansu Province born on October 1, 1949, reflects on his life and career, attributing his opportunities to the founding of the PRC. He recounts his early work in household registration, emphasizing his dedication to serving the people and solving their problems, even after hours. He contrasts the rudimentary methods of the past with the modern technology used today, such as the ability to issue IDs within 24 hours. He prides himself on living up to his name, "Guoqing," meaning National Day, and serving the country. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of strengthening national defense awareness among the entire population of China, particularly during the annual "National Defense Education Month" in September. It highlights efforts to integrate national defense education into daily life, education systems, and cultural heritage through innovative methods, such as cultural performances and immersive historical experiences. The piece advocates for shifting from rote learning to value shaping, and from short-term activities to long-term cultural immersion, to enhance the appeal and effectiveness of national defense education. The article also suggests leveraging historical sites and digital technologies to engage the public, especially the youth, in understanding and contributing to national defense. By fostering a strong sense of national defense, the article concludes, China will fortify its spiritual strength and consolidate its power for national rejuvenation.
Summary: The 2025 Air Force Aviation Open Day and Changchun Air Show were recently held in Changchun, Jilin Province, showcasing over a hundred aircraft, ground equipment, and retired classic models, along with advanced aero-engines and components. The event highlighted the achievements of the People's Air Force and China's aviation industry. The air show aimed to integrate national defense displays, promote aviation culture, aggregate industrial resources, and provide a popular science experience. It served as a comprehensive demonstration of China's aerospace capabilities and innovation. There was no mention of US-China relations in the article.
Summary: This article from *Economic Daily* discusses how targeted and intelligent subsidy models implemented during the summer holidays in China effectively boosted tourism consumption, and projects a continuing tourism boom throughout the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays. It emphasizes the importance of precise targeting of consumer groups and the use of AI verification in subsidy distribution to increase efficiency. The article argues that subsidies should be combined with high-quality tourism products and services to stimulate consumer spending and promote healthy market development, further encouraging local governments to guide enterprises to improve the quality of tourism products and services. Finally, it stresses the need for sustainable policies and long-term mechanisms to ensure the tourism market's high-quality development.
Summary: The article discusses China's advancements in marine technology and the development of its "blue economy," highlighting innovations in fishing, energy extraction, and marine resource utilization. It emphasizes the importance of technological innovation for achieving self-reliance in marine technology and avoiding the environmental pitfalls of other nations' development models. The piece quotes Xi Jinping, stating the need to develop the marine economy in a high-quality fashion in order to achieve Chinese-style modernization. It argues that these achievements will contribute to building a strong maritime power and making greater contributions to human marine undertakings. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article is a call for submissions to various opinion and commentary sections of the People's Daily, including "Everyone's Opinion," "Heartwarming News and Hot Reviews," "The Chinese Road and the Chinese Dream," and "Forum." It encourages contributions on a long-term basis, advising against simultaneous submission to multiple publications. The submission email address is provided. The article does not discuss Chinese politics, specific officials, or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Since 2024, six departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, have jointly launched a gradient cultivation program for smart factories, categorizing them into four levels. Wang Ruihua, former inspector of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, stated that in the past decade, China has made significant progress in smart manufacturing, with the current focus on deeper integration of new technologies like AI. Experts believe that the upgrade of smart factories requires the combination of innovative talent, smarter machines, and more flexible processes, which can reshape the global perception of Chinese manufacturing. The initiative also emphasizes the importance of supporting the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the manufacturing sector.
Summary: The "Greater Bay Area Rising Bright Moon" gala featured multiple generations of singers performing classic songs to promote unity and national pride in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Performances included patriotic songs like "My Love, My Country," and classics such as "Descendants of the Dragon," aiming to showcase Chinese confidence and cultural identity. The event also highlighted traditional Chinese culture through performances like a dance inspired by the Dunhuang Mogao Caves. The gala promoted cultural exchange and aimed to bridge generations through music, with some performances revitalizing older songs. The performances emphasized the importance of cherishing life and working together for the Bay Area's development.
Summary: To mark the 76th anniversary of the PRC, China Central Television (CCTV) held cooperation deepening ceremonies in Macau and Hong Kong on September 28-29, reaching several cooperation agreements with various sectors. CCTV reached practical cooperation agreements with the Macau SAR government, Teledifusão de Macau, the University of Macau, and the Hong Kong Tourism Board, covering news reporting, talent exchange, external communication, and sports events. As the main broadcasting organization for the 15th National Games, CCTV will cooperate with Hong Kong and Macau to promote the Games and Paralympic Games. CCTV also authorized Teledifusão de Macau with the media rights to the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics.
Summary: An exhibition titled "Endless Exploration: China's Aerospace, Aviation, and Maritime Industries" opened in Macau on September 29th, showcasing China's achievements in these fields. The exhibition features samples collected by Chang'e 5 and 6, models of the J-20, Y-20, Z-20 aircraft, and models of the Shandong aircraft carrier and other maritime vessels. It aims to inspire interest in science and technology among the Macau public, particularly youth. The exhibition also highlights Macau's accomplishments and collaborations with the mainland in space and maritime sectors. The exhibit will be open until October 12th.
Summary: A conference was held in Beijing to mark the 75th anniversary of China's power planning and design and to discuss international energy and power engineering innovation and cooperation. Approximately 500 representatives from government, industry, academia, and international organizations participated. Discussions focused on topics such as energy security, energy transition, and the development of new power systems. Participants also explored the feasibility of constructing a new energy system in China. The conference included the release of books on constructing a new energy system and on high-altitude wind power generation technology. The China Electric Power Engineering Consulting Group (CPECC) expressed its intention to actively respond to the Belt and Road Initiative and promote international energy cooperation.
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Summary: Daon Group, initially a small private enterprise in Longkou, Shandong, has evolved into a leading technology company in advanced materials. The company overcame technological bottlenecks by developing China's first TPV production line with independent intellectual property rights and, later, hydrogenated nitrile rubber, essential for advanced equipment. Daon has partnered with Haier to focus on the research and production of recycled plastics, significantly reducing carbon emissions compared to virgin plastics. The company is also developing new thermoplastic elastomer materials for tires and polycarbonate materials for low-altitude aircraft. The article mentions that TPV materials were previously only manufactured in 4 countries, including the United States, and China was reliant on imports.
Summary: With the upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, Chinese citizens are planning international trips, benefiting from China's expanding visa-free access to over 90 countries and regions. Border inspection authorities advise travelers to verify visa requirements, prepare necessary documents like return tickets and hotel reservations, and be aware of potential risks such as overseas telecom fraud, particularly schemes involving high-paying jobs. Travelers are also reminded to adhere to the permitted duration of stay and respect local laws and customs. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: An event co-organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and *Guangming Daily* was held in Korla, Xinjiang, featuring a lecture by Wu Bo, director of the Desertification Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Forestry. Wu discussed China's achievements in combating desertification under Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought, emphasizing its importance for both ecological and livelihood concerns. He stressed the need for systematic governance and respecting nature. The son of "Integrity Star" Fu Zhizhou also shared stories of his father's afforestation efforts. The event was co-organized by the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Party Committee Propaganda Department and Guangming Online.
Summary: The 9th China Opera Culture Week, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Beijing Municipal Government, opened in Beijing, featuring over 400 performances and activities across four sections: classic operas, a carnival, heritage dissemination, and city promotion. The event emphasizes both professionalism and innovation, showcasing nearly 100 high-level professional performances by top national troupes covering 23 opera genres. It explores a "opera +" integrated development model, utilizing cross-industry collaboration and technology to create diverse cultural consumption scenarios, including virtual reality and mixed reality experiences. There was no mention of any U.S. involvement or discussion about U.S.-China relations at the event.
Summary: The Hubei branch of the Bank of Communications (BOCOM) is providing financial support to boost domestic consumption and foreign trade in the region. BOCOM is offering consumer finance options and optimizing payment systems for local residents. The bank is also supporting export-oriented companies with trade finance and supply chain financing, including cross-border M&A deals. BOCOM is providing financial support to infrastructure projects and supply chain integration related to the development of Hubei province transportation. There is no mention of the United States.
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Summary: The 2025 World Manufacturing Convention was held in Hefei, Anhui, focusing on intelligent manufacturing and attracting participants from over 40 countries and regions. The conference showcased China's achievements in new industrialization since the 14th Five-Year Plan, with a special focus on artificial intelligence and robotics. A total of 735 cooperation projects were facilitated, representing 380.2 billion yuan in investments. The World Manufacturing Conference is an important international conference approved by the State Council and an important platform for Anhui's opening up and cooperation.
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Summary: Xi Jinping led a central delegation to Xinjiang to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, emphasizing the need to fully implement the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era, focusing on unity, stability, and cultural enrichment. He stressed the importance of cultural enrichment ("润疆") to guide the people of Xinjiang in developing correct views on the state, history, ethnicity, culture, and religion. The article highlights the importance of strengthening cultural identity as a means of ensuring long-term stability and national unity, and the need to solve what it describes as the question of "looking East or looking West". It also states that promoting the use of standard Mandarin and protecting cultural heritage are important for enhancing a sense of belonging and contributing to a shared Chinese national identity. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: The article commemorates Chinese martyrs by highlighting excerpts from their letters written to family, friends, and themselves. Miao Kexiu's letter to his friends urged them to rebuild China and sacrifice for hope, while Lan Tiyu's poem to his son encouraged him to cultivate the "barren sands" of the nation. Soldier Song A'mao's note expressed his resolve to stand firm for his country in the face of freezing conditions during the Korean War. Chen Xiangrong's unfinished letter to his mother and his battle cry, "Pure love, only for China", further emphasize the dedication of these martyrs.
Summary: This article compiles statements from three different People's Liberation Army (PLA) officers regarding the historical significance and present-day mission of their respective units, each carrying a distinguished battle flag earned during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Li Qi of the 78th Group Army emphasizes inheriting the revolutionary spirit associated with the "Hundred Battles, Hundred Wins Third Battalion" flag. Yan Wei of the 79th Group Army highlights the "Pingxingguan Battle Assault Company's" commitment to practical training and combat readiness. Zhao Zeqiang of the People's Armed Police (PAP) describes the "Bloody Battle of Mohetan Steel Company's" tradition of swearing allegiance to the Party before missions. The units' histories involve battles against Japanese forces and emphasize loyalty and readiness. The United States is not mentioned in the article.
Summary: A Ministry of Justice press conference reported on the newly revised Arbitration Law, passed on September 12th and effective March 1, 2026, which aims to improve the credibility of arbitration and promote innovation in the Chinese arbitration system. The revised law includes 96 articles in eight chapters, sixteen more than before, and includes provisions to improve the foreign-related arbitration system. The law also supports Chinese arbitration institutions establishing offices overseas and allows foreign arbitration institutions to establish offices in designated free trade zones within China. Over the past five years, Chinese arbitration institutions have handled approximately 16,000 foreign-related arbitration cases, with a value of about 730 billion yuan.
Summary: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland) Talent Demand Directory" on September 27th, highlighting talent shortages in Guangdong's strategic industrial clusters. The directory identifies new generation information technology, biomedicine, new energy, software and information services, and ultra-high-definition video display as sectors with high demand. Positions like communications technology engineers, medical device R&D personnel, and Java engineers are particularly sought after. The directory is intended to support high-level talent development in the Greater Bay Area and guide talent resource allocation to key sectors in Guangdong.
Summary: In Beijing's Chaoyang district, specifically the Shuangjing subdistrict, delivery drivers have formed a volunteer group to assist with community governance, reflecting the district's "Party member + grid" governance model. Shuangjing subdistrict has been divided into nine districts and 282 grid party organizations to optimize governance and address residents' concerns. The subdistrict has also focused on serving new employment groups, assigning officials to major enterprises, resolving over 2300 requests, and building service positions. By establishing a "monthly question" mechanism, it enhances problem-solving and public participation, leading to increased resident satisfaction.
Summary: The Xindu district of Chengdu is addressing talent shortages in its aerospace industry, particularly in companies like Xinshengyu Aerospace Technology, through a "shared PhD" program. This initiative connects doctoral-level experts from universities like Chengdu Aviation College with local businesses to provide technical support, such as optimizing 3D printing techniques for large aerospace components, as reported by Professor Men Zhengxing. Xindu has attracted over 190 PhDs and established a matching system for companies and researchers, incentivizing participation with subsidies and integrating the program into university evaluations. The program has fostered 38 collaborative projects, solving 16 technical challenges, and generating 120 million RMB in new industrial output. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Beijing has launched a comprehensive AI education program in over 1400 primary and secondary schools, becoming the first province-level region to do so. The curriculum, supported by newly released guidelines and resources, covers all grade levels, introducing AI concepts through interactive experiences in primary school to advanced algorithm study and practical application in high school. The program includes training for teachers and partnerships with universities and tech companies to provide resources and expertise. The goal is to foster scientific understanding of AI among students and cultivate future tech innovators. The United States is not mentioned in the article.
Summary: China's first "Atomic Energy Law" (原子能法) was passed on September 12, 2025, and will take effect on January 15, 2026, aiming to regulate and promote the high-quality development of the country's atomic energy sector. The law emphasizes national security, peaceful use, and international cooperation, including supporting the "Belt and Road" initiative. It also aims to ensure nuclear safety and promote the application of nuclear technology in various fields to benefit the population. The law seeks to solidify China's nuclear fuel cycle and promote indigenous innovation in the nuclear sector. The author of the article is the Director of the China Atomic Energy Authority.
Summary: Guangxi has been focused on developing the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (西部陆海新通道) over the past six years, with a focus on infrastructure and operations. The Pinglu Canal is expected to be completed in 2026, and the Huangtong-Baise railway in 2028, further enhancing the corridor's connectivity. The port of Beibu Gulf saw container throughput increase significantly, aiming to reach 10 million TEUs this year. Guangxi has also established economic and trade cooperation mechanisms with multiple ASEAN countries, boosting trade, with trade with ASEAN countries accounting for 53.4% of the region's total. The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor facilitates trade and economic integration, with trade along the route nearly doubling since 2019.
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Summary: JinAn is implementing a development strategy focused on industrial strength through technological innovation and advanced manufacturing. The city is upgrading traditional industries, fostering emerging ones, and planning for future industries, with a focus on 13 key and 34 important industrial chains, including auto manufacturing, electronic information, and AI. Jinan's efforts in promoting digital transformation have resulted in substantial software revenue, ranking seventh nationally in digital ecological index. The city is promoting green development and cultivating green factories, green industrial parks, and promoting green transformation of industrial structure. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations within the article.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang announced revisions to the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on International Maritime Transport" effective immediately. The revisions expand the definition of auxiliary maritime activities and introduce reporting requirements for international shipping transaction platforms to the Ministry of Transport. Failure to report can result in fines or cessation of business. A key change includes countermeasures against countries or regions that discriminate against Chinese international maritime transport, allowing China to impose retaliatory measures, including restrictions on port access and data access. The revisions also address situations where treaty obligations are violated, harming China's interests.
Summary: This document outlines regulations for international maritime transport activities involving Chinese ports, emphasizing fair competition and the rights of involved parties. It covers a range of activities, including vessel operations, cargo handling, and auxiliary services like shipping agencies, requiring operators to adhere to principles of good faith and fair competition. The regulations specify requirements for operating different types of vessels and outline the process for obtaining necessary permits and approvals from the transportation authorities. The document addresses foreign investment in these activities, allowing it in several areas, and reserves the right to take countermeasures against discriminatory practices from other countries or regions that harm China's interests under relevant international agreements. It also stipulates that foreign companies cannot operate shipping services between ports in China.
Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles, focusing on key figures, statements, and U.S. relations where applicable: * **Dong Fuhai (Qinghai):** Qinghai is committed to showcasing its natural beauty and cultural value within the Belt and Road Initiative. * **Guo Liqun (China Arts and Entertainment Group):** The Silk Road International League of Theaters, with 180 members from 48 countries, promotes cultural exchange; it also cooperates with U.S. partners to build a musical incubation base. * **Serik Korzhumbayev (Kazakhstan):** Cultural and tourism cooperation between China and Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan strengthens understanding and trust, emphasizing the importance of people-to-people exchanges. * **Wang Ban (National Centre for the Performing Arts):** The National Centre for the Performing Arts strengthens international cooperation through the World Theater League and performances abroad, including in Russia and Southeast Asia. * **Liu Lina (Yunnan):** Yunnan is upgrading its tourism industry, increasing inbound tourism and foreign exchange, and promoting cultural heritage; it is also increasing tourism with the help of the China-Laos railway. * **Zhong Hua (Heilongjiang):** Heilongjiang is building a high ground for opening to the north and actively serving the Belt and Road initiative and the strategy of connecting with the Eurasian Economic Union, with ice and snow tourism being a key element. * **Dina Gamil (Egypt):** Cooperation in culture and tourism is a bridge to deepen understanding and consolidate friendship, thereby creating opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between regions. * **Xiao Shuang (Yichun, Heilongjiang):** The city of Yichun in Heilongjiang is supporting green industries and turning ecological advantages into development advantages, aiming to be an international destination for forest-based ecological health and wellness tourism. * **Yang Yi (Xi'an Chanba International Port):** Xi'an Chanba International Port, a key hub for China-Europe freight trains, is fostering collaboration among various sectors and enhancing its global integration, especially following the China-Central Asia Summit.
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Summary: The article compiles statements from various individuals on cultural exchange and tourism development. Faisal Malik of the *Pakistan Observer* emphasizes the deep-rooted cultural ties between China and Pakistan, highlighting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor's role in promoting cultural tourism. Huang Limin from Longhua District, Shenzhen, discussed efforts to build a new hub for Silk Road cultural tourism and is focused on technological and cultural cooperation, and nurturing creative talent with an international perspective. Nina Nićiforova from the Kyrgyz *Bishkek Evening News* reported on increased tourism between China and Kyrgyzstan, boosted by visa-free policies and direct flights. Nicolas Deschamps, CEO of French production company Real Productions, discussed co-producing films with China, aiming to build a bridge of cultural exchange between China and Europe.
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Summary: Chinese mobile phone brands, including Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and Transsion, have achieved considerable success in Indonesia, capturing nearly 70% of the market share by the second quarter of this year. Vivo, highlighted as a representative example, has established approximately 14,000 sales and service outlets and nearly 130 after-sales service centers in Indonesia, gaining nearly 50 million users since entering the market in 2014. The company emphasizes localized services and cultural integration, such as launching culturally themed phone models and optimizing features for local preferences. Vivo's efforts include local manufacturing, talent development, and supply chain localization, contributing to the development of Indonesia's telecommunications industry and promoting cooperation to create over 1300 jobs in the local community.
Summary: The "Hello! China" booth, organized by the China National Tourist Office in Paris, showcased China's diverse tourism resources and new entry facilitation measures at the Paris International Tourism Trade Fair. Eight provincial-level cultural and tourism departments, including Shanghai and Sichuan, along with over 20 companies, held promotional events highlighting unique regional tourism products. Chinese companies engaged with local travel agencies to optimize routes, experiences, and services, while the Bank of China promoted services like tax refunds and the "Tour China" app. Several industry insiders noted positive sales trends since China's visa-free policy for French citizens and expressed interest in further collaboration.
Summary: Guangdong province is making significant strides in developing virtual power plants (VPPs) to manage its growing energy demands and integrate renewable energy sources. The province has issued operational guidelines, established a registration process for VPP operators, and is constructing technical systems for both load-side and generation-side resources. Guangzhou is offering subsidies and conducting vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tests to incentivize VPP participation. The province aims to optimize market rules to move VPPs from novelties to regular components of the power grid. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
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Summary: A growing number of consumers are being targeted by illegal "insurance refund agents" who falsely promise to help them recover premiums on products like annuities and critical illness insurance. These agents often spread misinformation online, claiming they can secure high refunds by fabricating complaints and pressuring insurance companies. Victims may end up paying high fees, losing insurance coverage, and even having their personal information compromised. Financial regulators are working with law enforcement to crack down on these schemes, employing measures like data analysis and inter-agency collaboration to identify and prosecute offenders. The authorities are also looking at the option of refining existing legal definitions to cover the insurance refund schemes specifically.
Summary: Chinese tax authorities are cracking down on "escape-style" business deregistration used to evade taxes, highlighting that compliance is mandatory, not optional. The authorities have exposed cases where companies concealed income to avoid tax obligations, attempting to use deregistration as a loophole. Authorities have increased the exposure of tax-related violations, including those involving tax intermediaries, individual taxpayers, and MCN institutions, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) is implementing ten measures to boost county-level consumption through credit card initiatives, focusing on areas like commerce, product innovation, lending, and cultural tourism. ABC aims to stimulate local economies by developing commercial zones in county-level areas, supporting the extension of trade-in programs to rural areas, and promoting consumer credit products. Beijing Bank announced a plan to increase financial support for the cultural industry, aiming for over 20% annual loan growth in the cultural sector over the next five years. Beijing Bank Chairman Huo Xuewen stated the bank would support the integration of culture and technology to foster new productive forces in the cultural industry. The articles do not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In 2024, China's mandatory auto insurance (交强险) expanded to cover 372 million vehicles, a 4.2% year-on-year increase, with total coverage of 74.3 trillion yuan. Payouts also increased by 11.6% to 226.28 billion yuan, indicating improved protection levels. The insurance industry is optimizing services for disaster response and basic security, including cooperation between different insurance companies for vehicle damage assessment during extreme weather events. Technology is being integrated, such as "disaster accident car insurance risk maps" and IoT devices for water level monitoring. The road traffic accident social assistance fund, sourced partially from 交强险 premiums, extracted 1.1 billion yuan in 2024 to aid traffic accident victims, with insurance companies implementing innovative measures to manage the fund efficiently.
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Summary: The article highlights several instances of cross-cultural exchange and their positive impact, emphasizing people-to-people connections. Li Peifeng of the Zheng He Cultural Museum in Malaysia promotes the legacy of Zheng He as a symbol of peaceful exchange. Musician Tong Guangrong blends Vietnamese and Chinese music, while Jessica, a Polish woman in rural Zhejiang, promotes sustainable bamboo products and cultural exchange. These stories underscore the importance of cultural exchange in fostering mutual understanding and cooperation, with the article also drawing a contrast between Zheng He's approach and later European colonialism.
Summary: A Ghanaian student studying in China praises China's "Two Mountains" (绿水青山就是金山银山) development philosophy, citing its successful implementation and alignment with UN sustainable development goals. He observed firsthand the environmental improvements in Guangxi, highlighting the "River Chief" system and its potential applicability to African river management. He believes China's environmental protection and ecological conservation initiatives offer valuable lessons for Africa, where climate change and environmental degradation pose significant challenges, but notes that solutions must be tailored to local conditions. He refers to China's development of low cost solar water filtration and large-scale afforestation as valuable. The student emphasizes that the choice between long-term prosperity and short-term gains is clear, with environmental protection paramount.
Summary: A Malaysian student at Beijing Institute of Technology recounts their experience attending the National Day flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square in 2023. The author describes receiving a Chinese flag from a local woman and interacting with Chinese university students from Chongqing who traveled to Beijing for the ceremony. The students shared insights into Chinese culture and expressed their patriotism, explaining the significance of the flag-raising ceremony as a display of love and respect for their country. The author notes their existing interest in Chinese history and culture, which motivated their decision to study in China. The author describes experiencing the fervent patriotism of the Chinese people during the flag raising ceremony.
Summary: Cambodian Princess Norodom Jenna visited Linyi, Shandong in June 2025, specifically the birthplace of the folk song "Yimeng Mountain Ballad" in Baishiwu Village, Feixian County. Princess Jenna sang the ballad with Song Shoulian, the third-generation inheritor of the song, and local Linyi students. The visit and performance were reported by Ye Chuanzeng.
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Summary: Shanghai is focused on improving its business environment to attract investment and spur economic growth. Examples include the streamlining of approvals for Prologis's logistics park expansion in Putuo District and the rapid construction of Tesla's energy storage plant in Lingang. The city is actively addressing enterprise concerns through initiatives like the "Min Xiaoer" assistance mechanism and specialized service teams for green enterprises in Hongkou. Shanghai emphasizes intellectual property protection, as demonstrated by the case of Anpu Company in Songjiang District where authorities cracked down on trade secret infringement. The city is also focused on talent and encouraging them to show their capabilities. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The recent State Council directive on market-based allocation of factors of production emphasizes optimizing resource allocation and stimulating market vitality through market mechanisms. The reform aims to address distortions caused by administrative and regional barriers, promoting a unified national market. It calls for cadres to overcome ingrained habits of administrative control and embrace market-oriented approaches, including establishing market rules and ensuring market order, while also recognizing the importance of new elements such as technology and data. Cadres are expected to innovate and explore solutions, contributing replicable experiences for nationwide institutional innovation. The article does not mention the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: A union chairman in Xianfeng County, Hubei Province, Zheng, was disciplined for improperly using 57,000 RMB in administrative funds, including 29,700 RMB for holiday welfare expenditures. An audit in July 2024 uncovered the violation of financial regulations and the spirit of the "Eight-Point Regulation." Zheng received an administrative warning in October 2024, and the funds were returned, prompting a county-wide inspection of union fund usage. The case highlights the importance of adhering to financial regulations and maintaining integrity in the use of public funds. No mentions of the United States or U.S.-China relations appear in this article.
Summary: The article reports on Shouguang city's initiative to boost village-level collective income through Party building. Measures include e-commerce development, attracting businesses to develop idle assets, inter-village cooperation to consolidate land for agricultural upgrades, and a fund to reward successful projects. One example of inter-village cooperation saw five villages in Shangkou Town consolidate land which increased production value from under 1000 yuan per mu to almost 20,000 yuan, increasing the collective revenue of the five villages by 1.5 million yuan. According to Shouguang Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee member and Minister of the Organization Department Liu Hongke, Shouguang will continue to support high quality revenue generating projects.
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Summary: The article discusses how Chinese artists are innovating by integrating technology, new media, and an understanding of contemporary social sentiments into their work. It highlights the science fiction film *The Wandering Earth 3* as an example of creators struggling to keep up with China's rapid technological advancements. The piece argues that successful contemporary works must embrace interdisciplinary thinking and explore the underlying logic of the world, as seen in historical novels and realistic games. It concludes that a fresh understanding of art's relationship with technology, media, and social emotions is crucial for breaking new ground in creative endeavors.
Summary: A new historical Peking opera, *Yan Zhenqing*, premiered at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, depicting the patriotic story of the famous Tang Dynasty calligrapher. The opera uses historical materials to create a multi-dimensional characterization of Yan Zhenqing, emphasizing his loyalty and courage in the face of adversity. The production features performers from various Peking opera schools, showcasing a diverse range of styles. Stage design follows minimalist aesthetics to avoid the visual overload. The director utilized the venue to maximize the audience's engagement, creating an immersive viewing experience.
Summary: The ethnic orchestral piece "Ode to Rivers, Lakes, and Seas" uses water imagery to convey philosophical ideas of unity and harmony with nature. Composer Peng Jiapeng blends traditional Chinese musical elements with modern techniques to evoke both the grandeur of major rivers and the serenity of famous lakes. The piece aims to translate traditional Chinese philosophy into a contemporary musical language by incorporating local Suzhounese musical styles, while also speaking to global concerns about ecological crisis. The composition balances artistic innovation with accessibility for broad audience appeal, positioning it for both concert halls and public performances. It seeks to elevates the *song* genre of Chinese national orchestral music by presenting it to the world.
Summary: The Chinese drama "Footprints" attempts to blend elements of fast-paced, high-conflict "cool dramas" with the traditional slow-narrative, slice-of-life style of period dramas. The series, comprised of three thematically linked short stories spanning different eras of 20th-century China, aims to maintain a serious theme of patriotism while offering an engaging viewing experience. While praised for its pacing and production, some critics note the series suffers from a lack of deep connections between its storylines and characters, potentially diluting its overall message. The article argues that serious-themed dramas incorporating elements of short-form video have not lost the market, and points to the need for creators to enhance the quality of long dramas and transform grand themes into engaging stories full of "humanity." The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The movie review discusses the film *Lighter Than a Feather*, noting its attempt to portray a lighthearted, surreal journey. The reviewer observes that the film relies on unrealistic scenarios and imagery to address real-world themes, sacrificing logical consistency for a dreamlike atmosphere. While the plot lacks a realistic anchor, the performances of actresses Song Jia and Tong Liya provide genuine emotion. The review does not mention specific statements or actions of an official, nor does it discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the phenomenon of "cultural fatigue" (文化体力不足) among Chinese internet users, attributing it to long working hours, digital entertainment overload, and the dominance of algorithm-driven content. It argues that excessive screen time and the consumption of fast-paced, emotionally stimulating content deplete individuals' energy, hindering their ability to engage in more demanding cultural activities. The piece suggests remedies such as reducing smartphone use, finding fulfillment in work, and participating in real-world cultural events. It also cautions against allowing algorithms to dictate cultural choices, advocating for individuals to cultivate their own interests and find deeper meaning in art and culture. The article does not discuss the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article appears to be a masthead or contact information section for the literary and art criticism page ("文艺评论") of the People's Daily. It provides the email address for submissions and credits the page layout design to Shen Yiling. There is no report on statements or actions of an official, nor any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the provided text.
■ The economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period must adhere to the Party's comprehensive leadership, resolutely safeguard the authority and centralized, unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, and implement the Party's leadership throughout all aspects and the entire process of economic and social development; adhere to putting the people first, respect the people's principal position, and allow the fruits of modernization to benefit all the people more and more fairly; adhere to high-quality development, guide development with the new development concept, develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, and promote sustained and healthy economic development and comprehensive social progress; adhere to comprehensively deepening reform, expanding high-level opening up, and continuously enhancing development momentum and social vitality; adhere to combining an effective market and a capable government, giving full play to the decisive role of the market in resource allocation, and better leveraging the role of the government; adhere to coordinating development and security, strengthening bottom-line thinking, effectively preventing and resolving various risks, and safeguarding the new development pattern with a new security pattern.
■ Upholding and strengthening the Party's comprehensive leadership is the fundamental guarantee for advancing Chinese-style modernization. We must adhere to using the Party's self-revolution to lead social revolution, unswervingly promote comprehensive and strict Party governance, enhance the Party's political leadership, ideological guidance, mass organization, and social appeal, improve the Party's ability and level to lead economic and social development, and gather tremendous strength for advancing Chinese-style modernization.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), September 29th. The Political Bureau of the CPC (中共中央政治局) Central Committee convened a meeting on September 29th to study and formulate major issues concerning the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development. Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC (中共中央) Central Committee, presided over the meeting.
The meeting decided that the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC (中国共产党) Central Committee will be held in Beijing (北京) from October 20th to 23rd.
The Political Bureau of the CPC (中共中央政治局) Central Committee listened to a report on the solicitation of opinions from within and outside the Party on the draft "Suggestions of the CPC (中共中央) Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development" and decided to revise the draft based on the opinions discussed at this meeting before submitting it to the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee for deliberation.
The meeting pointed out that this solicitation of opinions fully promoted democracy and pooled wisdom. All regions, departments, and sectors fully affirmed the draft suggestions, believing that the draft suggestions accurately grasped the historical position of the Party and the country's development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, deeply analyzed the profound and complex changes facing China's development environment, and made top-level design and strategic planning for development in the next five years. It is another general mobilization and general deployment to take advantage of the situation and continue to advance the construction of Chinese-style modernization, embodying the historical initiative of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core to unite and lead the entire Party and the people of all ethnic groups across the country to continue writing new chapters in the two major miracles of rapid economic development and long-term social stability, and strive to create a new situation in Chinese-style modernization, which will inevitably have a significant and far-reaching impact on the development of the Party and the country.
The meeting emphasized that the economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period must adhere to the Party's comprehensive leadership, resolutely safeguard the authority and centralized, unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, and implement the Party's leadership throughout all aspects and the entire process of economic and social development; adhere to putting the people first, respect the people's principal position, and allow the fruits of modernization to benefit all the people more and more fairly; adhere to high-quality development, guide development with the new development concept, develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, and promote sustained and healthy economic development and comprehensive social progress; adhere to comprehensively deepening reform, expanding high-level opening up, and continuously enhancing development momentum and social vitality; adhere to combining an effective market and a capable government, giving full play to the decisive role of the market in resource allocation, and better leveraging the role of the government; adhere to coordinating development and security, strengthening bottom-line thinking, effectively preventing and resolving various risks, and safeguarding the new development pattern with a new security pattern.
The meeting emphasized that upholding and strengthening the Party's comprehensive leadership is the fundamental guarantee for advancing Chinese-style modernization. We must adhere to using the Party's self-revolution to lead social revolution, unswervingly promote comprehensive and strict Party governance, enhance the Party's political leadership, ideological guidance, mass organization, and social appeal, improve the Party's ability and level to lead economic and social development, and gather tremendous strength for advancing Chinese-style modernization.
The meeting also studied other matters.
Return to Top■ We must summarize and apply historical experience, base ourselves on the actual situation of religious work in our country, strengthen the concept of systems, strengthen the construction of systems and norms, strengthen comprehensive governance, strengthen grassroots work, systematically promote the Sinicization of religion in our country, and actively guide religion to adapt to socialist society.
■ China is a socialist country led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), and actively guiding religion to adapt to socialist society is an inevitable requirement. We must adhere to the guidance of socialist core values, guide religious figures and believers to firmly establish correct views on the country, history, ethnicity, culture, and religion, continuously enhance the "Five Recognitions," and consciously devote themselves to the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
■ Only by taking root in the land of China and being immersed in Chinese culture can the religions in our country be healthily inherited. We must take root in the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization, promote the integration of religions in our country with outstanding traditional Chinese culture, and guide religious figures and believers to enhance their sense of identity with Chinese culture.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), September 29th. The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) held its 22nd collective study on systematically promoting the Sinicization of religion in our country on the afternoon of September 29th. Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized while presiding over the study that it is necessary to summarize and apply historical experience, base ourselves on the actual situation of religious work in our country, strengthen the concept of systems, strengthen the construction of systems and norms, strengthen comprehensive governance, strengthen grassroots work, systematically promote the Sinicization of religion in our country, and actively guide religion to adapt to socialist society.
Zhang Xunmou (张训谋), Director of the Religious Research Center of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee (中央统战部), explained this issue and put forward work suggestions. The comrades of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee listened carefully to the explanation and conducted discussions.
Xi Jinping delivered an important speech after listening to the explanation and discussion. He pointed out that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), the Party has placed religious work in an important position in governing the country, clearly put forward a series of new concepts and measures such as adhering to the direction of Sinicization of religion in our country, improved the system and mechanism of religious work, improved the level of legalization of religious work, and promoted positive results in religious work in the new era. History and practice have proved that only by continuously promoting the Sinicization of religion in our country can we promote religious harmony, ethnic harmony, social harmony, and national long-term stability.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China is a socialist country led by the Communist Party of China, and actively guiding religion to adapt to socialist society is an inevitable requirement. We must adhere to the guidance of socialist core values, guide religious figures and believers to firmly establish correct views on the country, history, ethnicity, culture, and religion, continuously enhance the "Five Recognitions," and consciously devote themselves to the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
Xi Jinping pointed out that only by taking root in the land of China and being immersed in Chinese culture can the religions in our country be healthily inherited. We must take root in the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization, promote the integration of religions in our country with outstanding traditional Chinese culture, and guide religious figures and believers to enhance their sense of identity with Chinese culture.
Xi Jinping emphasized that stimulating the religious community to take the initiative and self-reform is crucial to promoting the Sinicization of religion in our country. We must support and guide the religious community to reflect Chinese characteristics and adapt to the requirements of the times in terms of religious doctrines and rules, management systems, etiquette and customs, and codes of conduct, and improve the level of self-education, self-management, and self-restraint.
Xi Jinping pointed out that governing religious affairs in accordance with the law is the fundamental way to correctly handle various contradictions and problems in the religious field. We must improve relevant laws and regulations, carry out in-depth legal publicity and education, promote strict law enforcement, and effectively improve the level of legalization of religious work.
Xi Jinping emphasized that Party committees at all levels should strengthen their leadership over religious work, fully implement the Party's theory and policies on religious work in the new era, deepen the study of strategic, fundamental, and realistic issues, strengthen the construction of the religious work team, consolidate the grassroots foundation, and further form a joint force to promote the Sinicization of religion in our country.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, September 29th. To celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the special program "Xi Jinping's Cultural Connection" and the large-scale special program "Xi Jinping's Economic Thought Series Lectures," produced by China Media Group (中央广播电视总台), began airing on September 28th and 29th, respectively, on several mainstream media outlets in Macao and Hong Kong.
The television special "Xi Jinping's Cultural Connection" features President Xi Jinping's (习近平) profound reflections on the major proposition of cultural inheritance and development, and the vivid stories of his personal planning and promotion of cultural protection, showcasing President Xi's (习近平) deep national sentiments and profound cultural feelings. The program visits places where Xi Jinping (习近平) worked or conducted research, presenting a three-dimensional picture of China's efforts in exploring the origins of civilization and protecting cultural heritage in the new era through valuable video materials and a plain and simple narrative style, vividly interpreting the value concept of "cultural prosperity leads to national prosperity, and cultural strength leads to national strength."
As a television special program that systematically expounds Xi Jinping's Economic Thought, "Xi Jinping's Economic Thought Series Lectures" carefully selects President Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions such as "High-quality development is the hard truth of the new era" and "The people's yearning for a better life is our goal," combining more than 100 grassroots practice cases and the interpretation of more than 40 observers, vividly expounding the contemporary characteristics, theoretical value, and practical power of Xi Jinping's Economic Thought, and powerfully demonstrating President Xi Jinping's (习近平) outstanding political wisdom, broad historical vision, and clear people-oriented stance as the leader of a large party and a large country.
The television special "Xi Jinping's Cultural Connection" began airing on September 28th on the TDM Ou Mun (澳視澳門) channel of the Macao Broadcasting and Television Corporation (澳门广播电视股份有限公司) and the Interactive News Channel of Macau Cable Television (澳门有线电视股份有限公司), and was successively launched on the new media platforms of media such as Macao Daily (《澳门日报》), Va Kio Daily News (《大众报》), Jornal do Cidadão (《市民日报》), Hou Kong Daily (《濠江日报》), and Lotus Times (《莲花时报》); it began airing on September 29th on the television channels and new media platforms of Radio Television Hong Kong (香港电台), Ta Kung Wen Wei Po (大公文汇网), and DotDotNews (点新闻) and other platforms. The large-scale special program "Xi Jinping's Economic Thought Series Lectures" began airing on September 28th on the television channels and new media platforms of TDM (澳广视); it will begin airing on October 17th on the television channels and new media platforms of Radio Television Hong Kong (香港电台). More than 20 mainstream media outlets in Hong Kong and Macao reported on the premiere of the program.
The documentary film "Victory Day Parade" produced by China Media Group (中央广播电视总台), which presents a panoramic view of the entire process of the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japanese aggression, as well as nine high-quality film and television programs such as "Mountains and Rivers as Witness" (《山河为证》), "Your Voice" (《您的声音》), and "The Blue Planet Outside the Window" (《窗外是蓝星》), will also be screened in Hong Kong and Macao starting today, allowing the vast number of Hong Kong and Macao compatriots to share the great glory of the motherland and further consolidate the powerful synergy of loving the country, loving Hong Kong, and loving Macao.
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Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大) , Chinese socialism has entered a new era. Faced with the volatile international situation, escalating geopolitical conflicts, the overlapping of the century's pandemic and the global economic recession, and the prevalence of global trade protectionism, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, and guided by Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought, the Chinese economy has always maintained strategic focus, adhered to high-quality development unswervingly, strived to build a new development pattern, and embarked on a path of steady development that is in stark contrast to other major economies in the world. In a world full of uncertainties, it has demonstrated strong resilience and vitality, and achieved historic leaps and transformations.
The development concept has undergone profound changes, leading to higher quality in China's economic development. Since the new era, our party has profoundly summarized the experience and lessons of domestic and foreign development and the general trend of development, creatively proposed a new development concept of innovation, coordination, green, openness, and sharing, and scientifically answered a series of theoretical and practical problems facing China's development, providing a fundamental guide for the leap and transformation of China's economy in the new era. From 2012 to 2024, China's gross domestic product (GDP) (国内生产总值) grew from 54 trillion yuan to nearly 135 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth of 6%, close to twice the average annual growth rate of the world economy (3.1%). A report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (国际货币基金组织) in November 2024 pointed out that the Chinese economy is gradually shifting to a higher quality, more balanced, and more sustainable growth model.
The development momentum has undergone profound changes, and the new and old kinetic energy have achieved a smooth transition. Since the new era, the supply and demand sides of China's economy have undergone profound changes. The supply side has shifted from traditional factor-driven to innovation-driven, and new technologies have promoted the accelerated growth of new business forms, new industries, and new models. The main driving force of domestic demand on the demand side is becoming stronger. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the contribution rate of consumption to economic growth is expected to reach about 63%, and the contribution rate of investment will drop to within 28%. Consumption is increasingly becoming an important driving force for China's current economic growth.
Innovation has become the primary driving force, and the country's core competitiveness has been continuously improved. "Whoever takes the lead in technological innovation will be able to seize the opportunity and win the advantage." China's ranking in the Global Innovation Index rose from 34th in 2012 to 10th in 2025, becoming one of the economies with the fastest improvement in innovation capabilities in more than 10 years. In 2024, China applied for 70,160 patents based on the Patent Cooperation Treaty, 30% and 45% more than the second-ranked United States and the third-ranked Japan, respectively. The Innovation Comprehensive Index released by the European Commission (欧盟委员会) in July 2025 showed that China's score increased by 31.6 percentage points compared with 2020, which is significantly higher than the United States (15.8 percentage points) and the European Union (10.8 percentage points).
Overall coordination has been promoted in depth, and remarkable achievements have been made in urban-rural and regional development. To play a good game of chess across the country, overall coordination is the key to success. Since the new era, major regional strategies such as the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀协同发展), the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角一体化发展), the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区建设), the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt (长江经济带发展), and the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin (黄河流域生态保护和高质量发展) have been implemented, the battle against poverty has been won, and the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside has been promoted. The income growth rate of rural residents has exceeded that of urban residents for many years, and small and medium-sized cities and vast towns have become new hot spots for consumption, and the appearance of urban and rural areas has undergone profound changes. Nearly 100 million rural poor people have been lifted out of poverty under the current standards. The British "Economist" published an article pointing out that "absolute poverty has become history in China."
Green transformation has been fully accelerated, promoting harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Green is the background color of high-quality economic development in the new era. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), we have coordinated high-quality development and high-level protection, unswervingly followed the path of ecological priority, conservation and intensive use, green and low-carbon high-quality development, deeply practiced the concept that green waters and green mountains are golden mountains and silver mountains (绿水青山就是金山银山理念), taken carbon peaking and carbon neutrality as the lead, coordinated the promotion of carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth, deepened the reform of the ecological civilization system, improved the green and low-carbon development mechanism, and accelerated the comprehensive green transformation of the economy and society. The Energy Transition Index released by the World Economic Forum (世界经济论坛) in June 2025 shows that compared with 2020, China's ranking has risen by 66 places to 12th.
The level of openness has been further improved, and international influence has been greatly enhanced. Opening up is the only way for national prosperity and development. Since the new era, China has implemented a more proactive opening-up strategy, steadily expanded institutional opening-up, and established 22 free trade pilot zones in seven batches, and built the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港). China has become the main trading partner of more than 150 countries and regions, and its total trade in goods has ranked first in the world for many years, and its attraction of foreign investment and foreign investment ranks among the top in the world. The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) has become a popular international public product and international cooperation platform. Today's China is striding forward on the broad road of national rejuvenation. The proportion of its economic aggregate in the world economy has increased from 11.3% in 2012 to 17.1% in 2024. China's stable economic development provides win-win, multi-win, and all-win new opportunities for more and more countries. The international community praised "believing in China is believing in tomorrow."
People's livelihood and well-being have been continuously improved, and the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security have been continuously enhanced. Chinese-style modernization puts people's livelihood first. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), we have thoroughly implemented the people-centered development thought, and continuously exerted efforts in ensuring that children are well nurtured, students are well educated, people are employed, the sick receive medical care, the elderly are provided for, residents have housing, and the vulnerable receive assistance, and continuously improved the level of public safety and security, and the people's living standards have been improved in all aspects. In 2024, China's per capita life expectancy reached 79 years, ranking fourth among 53 middle- and high-income countries. The 2024 Gallup Law and Order Index shows that China's safety score is higher than developed countries such as Germany, France, Japan, and South Korea, which many foreigners in China have personally experienced.
It is foreseeable that with the successful conclusion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the upcoming launch of the "15th Five-Year Plan", the Chinese economy will surely achieve new and greater breakthroughs on the basis of existing development, anchoring the goal of basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 29th (Xinhua) On the morning of September 29th, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui (崔善姬) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京).
Li Qiang (李强) stated that China and North Korea are neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, enjoying a time-honored friendship that has grown stronger over generations, possessing a profound friendship that has stood the test of time. At the beginning of this month, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and General Secretary Kim Jong-un (金正恩) held a meeting in Beijing (北京), reaching important consensus on deepening the development of China-North Korea friendly and cooperative relations. China always views and promotes the development of China-North Korea relations from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, and is willing to work with North Korea to implement the consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, further promote traditional friendship, strengthen strategic communication, jointly advance the socialist cause of the two countries, and better benefit the people of both countries.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China is willing to strengthen exchanges and interactions with North Korea at all levels, deepen mutual understanding and friendship, carry out pragmatic cooperation in various fields, and jointly promote common development. China appreciates North Korea's consistent and firm support for China on issues involving China's core interests and major concerns, and is willing to continue to deepen cooperation with North Korea to better safeguard the common interests of China and North Korea. It is hoped that the foreign ministries of the two countries will strengthen communication and steadily advance various tasks.
Choe Son Hui (崔善姬) stated that the top leaders of the two parties and two countries recently held a meaningful and fruitful important meeting, which pointed out the direction for the development of North Korea-China relations. Consolidating and developing relations with China is North Korea's unwavering position, which is in the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples. She sincerely wished that under the wise leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), China would continue to achieve new achievements in advancing modernization and national rejuvenation. North Korea fully supports the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the four global initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), and will continue to firmly support China's position on issues involving China's core interests such as Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong. North Korea looks forward to working with China to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, strengthen high-level exchanges, strengthen communication between the foreign ministries of the two countries, promote pragmatic cooperation, and deepen multilateral cooperation.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) September 29th (Reporter Wang Jue (王珏)) This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Palace Museum. On September 29th, the exhibition "Centennial Guardianship: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum" opened in the Meridian Gate exhibition hall of the Palace Museum, showcasing 200 cultural relics (sets). It is reported that the Palace Museum has a collection of more than 1.95 million cultural relics (sets). The exhibition will last until December 30th of this year, and visits are by appointment only. Visitors can make reservations through the "Palace Museum (故宫博物院)" WeChat mini-program.
Return to TopBy: 常 晋
Ideological and political work is the lifeline of all work. The recently issued "Regulations on the Ideological and Political Work of the Communist Party of China" is the first fundamental and comprehensive regulation in the history of our Party concerning ideological and political work, and it is of great significance for uniting hearts and minds to promote Chinese-style modernization.
To do the work of people, we must master the correct methods and approaches. An important aspect is to implement the requirements of the "Regulations" regarding "enhancing affinity and appeal."
Affinity comes from the "human touch" of being close to the masses. From the river in front of the house becoming clearer, we can appreciate the dialectical logic of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets (绿水青山就是金山银山)"; from the greater convenience for ordinary people to see a doctor, we can understand the value orientation of "people-centered (以人民为中心)"... Telling the stories in ideology and the ideology in stories can make the Party's innovative theories more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Appeal comes from the "resonance" of being close to reality. The poverty alleviation battle that will go down in history, the inspiring Victory Day parade... Making good use of the "living teaching materials" of the great achievements of the new era will surely continue to inspire hundreds of millions of people to forge ahead.
The hearts of the people are the greatest politics. Persistently using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) to strengthen the soul and build the foundation, our cause will surely be 无往而不胜 (wú wǎng ér bù shèng - "go everywhere and be victorious," to be invincible; to be ever-triumphant).
Return to TopRevisiting Letters from Martyrs, Continuing the Red Bloodline
The Light of Faith Illuminates the Path Forward
Page Ten
My Story with China
"There will be more and more exchanges, and the friendship will become deeper and deeper."
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Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 29th (Xinhua) -- Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) recently signed a State Council decree, announcing the "Decision of the State Council on Amending the 'Regulations of the People's Republic of China on International Maritime Transport'" (hereinafter referred to as the "Decision"), which will be implemented from the date of promulgation. The "Decision" consists of 5 articles, mainly stipulating the following contents.
First, the international shipping transaction platform service is included in the scope of application of the regulations, stipulating that the operators of the international shipping transaction platform should report relevant information to the transportation department under the State Council, and set corresponding legal responsibilities for the behavior of failing to report information as required.
Second, it is clarified that if a country or region that has concluded or jointly participated in international maritime transport-related treaties or agreements with China violates the provisions of the treaties or agreements, causing China's interests under the treaty or agreement to be lost or damaged, or hindering the realization of the treaty or agreement's objectives, the Chinese government has the right to require the government of the country or region concerned to terminate the above-mentioned behavior and take appropriate remedial measures, and may suspend or terminate the performance of relevant obligations in accordance with relevant treaties or agreements; if any country or region takes or assists or supports discriminatory prohibitions, restrictions or other similar measures against operators, ships or crew members engaged in China's international maritime transport and its auxiliary businesses, unless relevant treaties or agreements can provide full and effective remedies, the Chinese government will take necessary countermeasures based on the actual situation.
(The full text of the "Decision" is on page 13)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李晓晴
On September 29th, the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办) held a series of thematic press conferences on "High-Quality Completion of the '14th Five-Year Plan'." Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying (李国英) stated that since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's water conservancy development has achieved new results, better ensuring flood control safety, water supply safety, food security, and ecological security.
Last year, investment in water conservancy construction reached a record high.
"Since the '14th Five-Year Plan,' China's investment in water conservancy construction has exceeded one trillion yuan for three consecutive years, reaching 1,352.9 billion yuan in 2024, a record high. During the '14th Five-Year Plan' period, China's investment in water conservancy construction is expected to reach 5.4 trillion yuan, which is 1.6 times that of the '13th Five-Year Plan'," said Li Guoying (李国英).
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," 172 new major water conservancy projects have been started. By the end of 2024, China had built a total of 95,000 reservoirs, 200 large and medium-sized water diversion projects, 6,924 large and medium-sized irrigation areas, and 318,000 kilometers of dikes, forming the world's largest, most functional, and most beneficial water conservancy infrastructure system.
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the proportion of flood and drought disaster losses to GDP has decreased from 0.28% in the "13th Five-Year Plan" to 0.18%. Reservoirs have a flood control storage capacity of 185.6 billion cubic meters, dikes protect a population of 660 million people, national flood storage and detention areas have a capacity of 109 billion cubic meters, there are 133,000 hydrological stations, and 3,981 rivers with floods exceeding warning levels have been overcome, of which 223 rivers had the largest floods since recorded measurements; serious droughts in the Yangtze River (长江), Pearl River (珠江), and other river basins have been effectively addressed, strongly ensuring the safety of drinking water for people in drought-stricken areas and the irrigation water needs of crops in irrigation areas.
"Digitalization, networking, and intelligence are future trends and development directions," said Zhang Xiangwei (张祥伟), Director of the Planning and Planning Department of the Ministry of Water Resources. "Since the '14th Five-Year Plan,' the water conservancy department has systematically planned and promoted the construction of a digital twin water conservancy system, and the flood forecast period for major rivers across the country has been extended from 3 days to 10 days."
What new progress has been made in the construction of the national water network during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period? "The water resource allocation pattern of 'north-south diversion and east-west mutual assistance' is accelerating, and the coverage rate of the national water network is expected to reach 80.3% by the end of this year," Li Guoying (李国英) introduced. "Since the '14th Five-Year Plan,' 15 major water diversion projects, such as the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (南水北调) to divert water from the Yangtze River (长江) to supplement the Han River (汉江), have been started, and 12 major water diversion projects, such as the first phase of the water diversion project from the Yangtze River (长江) to the Huai River (淮河), have been completed. 2,150 new and renovated irrigation areas have been built, and 73,500 rural water supply projects have been completed. The role of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (南水北调) has been fully utilized, and the cumulative water diversion of the eastern and middle route phase I projects has exceeded 83 billion cubic meters, providing a stable and high-quality water source for 195 million people in 48 large and medium-sized cities along the route, and the overall water resource allocation and water supply guarantee capabilities have been enhanced.
Achieving zero growth in total water consumption while the economy grows.
Li Guoying (李国英) introduced: "During the '14th Five-Year Plan' period, China's ability and level of water resource conservation and intensive utilization have been further improved. With China's economic aggregate leaping to new levels and grain output achieving bumper harvests year after year, total water consumption has achieved zero growth."
How was this achieved? Chen Min (陈敏), Vice Minister of Water Resources, said: "Carefully calculating and using water resources, strengthening the modernization construction and renovation of irrigation areas, implementing deep water conservation and control in the Yellow River (黄河) basin, and comprehensively conserving water in the water receiving areas of the eastern and middle routes of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (南水北调), the efficiency and benefits of water use have been further improved. In 2024, water consumption per 10,000 yuan of GDP and water consumption per 10,000 yuan of industrial added value decreased by 17.7% and 23.6% respectively compared with 2020, the area of water-saving irrigation reached 638 million mu, the effective utilization coefficient of farmland irrigation water increased to 0.58, and the utilization of unconventional water reached 25.1 billion cubic meters."
Implement the strictest water resource management system and accelerate the establishment of a rigid constraint mechanism for water resources. Establish and improve the water conservation system and policy system in the agricultural, industrial, and urban fields, and promote the transformation of water use methods from extensive to conservation and intensive utilization. Basically complete the allocation of water volume in important trans-provincial river basins, and determine the groundwater control indicators for 31 provinces.
As of the end of last year, the national cultivated land irrigation area increased by 49 million mu compared with the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," and the cultivated land irrigation area is expected to reach 1.09 billion mu by the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan."
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," what measures has the Ministry of Water Resources taken to ensure food security? Li Guoying (李国英) introduced: "Develop modern irrigation areas to produce more grain. Combining with the construction of the national water network, focusing on major grain producing areas, 30 major water diversion and key water source projects, such as the Jilin (吉林) water network backbone project and the Heilongjiang (黑龙江) grain production capacity improvement project, have been newly built, and 191 new irrigation areas have been built to support them. 1,959 large and medium-sized irrigation areas have been modernized and renovated, and the newly added, restored, and improved irrigation area exceeds 200 million mu. Implement disaster resistance and production protection in a refined manner, and strengthen agricultural water conservation and efficiency."
Go all out to ensure rural water supply. "During the '14th Five-Year Plan' period, the water conservancy department promoted the '3+1' standardized construction and management model for rural water supply. '3' refers to the integrated urban and rural water supply, the scaled-up centralized water supply, and the standardized construction and renovation of small water supply projects; '1' refers to the county-level unified management and professional management and maintenance of rural water supply. It is expected that by the end of the '14th Five-Year Plan,' the penetration rate of tap water in rural areas will reach 96%," said Yu Qiyang (于琪洋), Director of the Water Resources Management Department of the Ministry of Water Resources.
The area of soil erosion on the Loess Plateau (黄土高原) has been reduced by more than half.
Li Guoying (李国英) introduced that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, new changes have taken place in the ecological environment of rivers and lakes. Implement the mother river revival action, and a number of rivers, such as the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (京杭大运河), which has been cut off for a century, the Xiliao River (西辽河), which has been cut off for 27 years, and the Yongding River (永定河), which has been cut off for 26 years, have been fully connected, and the compliance rate of ecological flow in key rivers and lakes has reached 98.6%, and 140,000 problems of "illegal occupation, illegal mining, illegal stacking, and illegal construction" have been rectified. 30 rivers in the Haihe River (海河) basin that had been cut off have been restored to flow, and the shallow and deep groundwater in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) governance area have risen by 3.29 meters and 7.67 meters respectively compared with the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," and 102 dried-up springs have been restored.
Yu Qiyang (于琪洋) introduced: "During the '14th Five-Year Plan' period, the water conservancy department took strengthening the river and lake chief system as the starting point, strengthened comprehensive management, systematic management, and source management of river basins, and strived to build safe rivers and lakes, life rivers and lakes, and happy rivers and lakes."
Strictly control the flood discharge and storage space of rivers and lakes, and legally delineate the scope of 1.7 million kilometers of river channels and more than 3,000 lakes. Deeply implement the mother river revival action, carry out river and lake health assessments, strengthen the connection of river and lake water systems and ecological water replenishment, and implement returning polders to lakes. Support local implementation of 122 happy river and lake construction projects, build a large number of happy rivers and lakes with distinctive characteristics, and build an ecological product value realization mechanism according to local conditions.
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the area and intensity of soil erosion have "decreased simultaneously," and water erosion and wind erosion have "decreased simultaneously." It is estimated that by the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan," the newly added area of soil erosion control will be 340,000 square kilometers, and the soil and water conservation rate will reach 73%.
Chen Min (陈敏) introduced: "After years of continuous management, the area of soil erosion on the Loess Plateau (黄土高原) has been reduced by more than half, and the main color has changed from 'yellow' to 'green'." Build silt dams and dryland terraces according to local conditions, and support slope vegetation measures to build the first line of defense to intercept sediment entering the Yellow River (黄河). Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," 3,879 new silt dams and 4 million mu of dryland terraces have been built, of which the newly added capacity of silt dams to intercept sediment entering the Yellow River (黄河) exceeds 1.2 billion tons. Establish a spatial control system for soil and water conservation, legally delineate key areas for soil and water conservation, and implement differentiated prevention and control measures.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 宋朝军
"About a *zha ba gao* (拃把高) (approximately 20 centimeters)!" In Yawan Village (崖湾村), Xintian Town (新添镇), Lintao County (临洮县), Gansu Province (甘肃省), villager Zhang Yuezhen (张月珍) gestured towards the Chinese cabbage seedlings that had sprouted after replanting and supplementary planting. Ma Yanxia (马艳霞), the station chief of the town's agricultural technology extension station, also squatted beside her, pressing the soil at the edge of the ridge. This was their third meeting in the fields in over a month.
In August of this year, Lintao County (临洮县) was affected by continuous heavy rainfall that triggered flash floods in areas such as Yuzhong County (榆中县), Gansu Province (甘肃省). Zhang Yuezhen's (张月珍) four *mu* of land, where she had planted corn and coriander, suffered damage. "I need to quickly replant some crops."
On the night of the disaster, Ma Yanxia (马艳霞) rushed to the scene. The villagers led her around, showing her the damage. There were complaints, confusion, and anxiety. After a busy night, having initially understood the extent of the disaster, Ma Yanxia (马艳霞) held the first meeting with everyone.
"It's getting cold soon, what else can we plant?" Zhang Yuezhen (张月珍) plants crops every year. She knows that the temperature will drop significantly in mid-October, and if there is an early frost, the crops will not grow.
What to plant requires calculating the time and resources – an altitude of 1860 meters, located in a river valley area, with fertile black clay soil; before the beginning of October, the hydrothermal conditions support replanting, but the time window is only a little over 50 days.
Based on the operating data of the village's vegetable wholesale market, everyone came up with many plans: "In previous years, spinach 'sold quickly' after National Day," "Peppers and cabbage sell well, but there isn't enough time," "Chinese cabbage tastes good when it gets hit by an early frost"... Ma Yanxia (马艳霞) listened and checked the calendar, putting "ticks and crosses" on the list of fast-growing vegetables in her notebook.
"Chinese cabbage takes 55 days, spinach and white radishes take just over 30 days to mature." Comparing time, input-output ratios, management difficulty, and customer resources, these vegetables became the final choices.
"I'll quickly plant some Chinese cabbage and spinach, it'll be too late if I delay." Zhang Yuezhen (张月珍) was about to sow the seeds, but Ma Yanxia (马艳霞) stopped her: "The water has receded, but the silt has too much moisture. The seeds won't germinate well if planted, and they'll easily rot in the ground."
Replanting and supplementary planting are different from normal circumstances; you have to wait for the silt to dry. This had been said since the disaster, but Zhang Yuezhen (张月珍) was quite anxious seeing the fields lying barren. On the other side, Ma Yanxia (马艳霞) and her colleagues were rushing around the land buried in silt. Often, just as they were looking at one field, the grower of another field would call: "Can you come and look at my field?" "Don't worry, I'll be right there. If it's ready for planting, we'll seize the opportunity!"
After nearly two weeks, the black silt had been dried into yellowish-brown soil, and the sticky ground had become rough and dry. In late August, Ma Yanxia (马艳霞) convened another meeting with the villagers: "If you can pinch the soil and it crumbles without forming lumps, then it's ready for planting!"
Each piece of land that dried out earned another "permit" for replanting. After that, leveling the land, applying base fertilizer, and covering with plastic film for sowing were all done in one go.
Gradually, the replanted and supplementary crops of the farmers "poked their heads out," and reasonable management became increasingly crucial.
"There isn't much time left, should we spray more pesticides and apply more fertilizer to make the crops grow as quickly as possible?" The farmers were anxious.
"Now we only remove weeds, don't apply topdressing during the seedling stage, and strictly control the amount of pesticides used later!" Hearing that the farmers were planning to **揠苗助长** (yà miáo zhù zhǎng - "pulling up seedlings to help them grow," spoiling things by excessive enthusiasm), Ma Yanxia (马艳霞) urgently held a third field meeting with the farmers. "Too much fertilizer will not be absorbed by the roots; the dosage of pesticides must be stable to prevent acid-base neutralization between the agents... This planting time is different from the past, experience is 'unreliable'."
In mid-October, these fast-growing crops will be harvested. According to estimates, the local replanted and supplementary spinach, Chinese cabbage, and white radish can reach yields of 3000 *jin*, 20,000 *jin*, and 8000 *jin* per *mu*, respectively. But no matter how well they are grown, they must ultimately sell well. The local agricultural and rural affairs departments are connecting with vegetable buyers to open up green channels for supplementary crops. At the same time, roads affected by floods have also returned to normal.
Vegetables and other cash crops have high economic benefits, "Scientific replanting and supplementary planting can minimize losses for farmers." said Nan Yuwu (南玉武), director of the Industrial Office of the Lintao County (临洮县) Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau.
After weeding for a day, Zhang Yuezhen (张月珍) and Ma Yanxia (马艳霞) chatted as they walked: "This year, we planted some fast-growing crops as an emergency measure, but there are still losses after all. Next spring, I want to plant more profitable crops like peppers and cabbage. Is it possible to get support?" Ma Yanxia (马艳霞) listened and thought: How to get more support for the affected farmers? Seedling subsidies, agricultural insurance, agricultural materials and machinery, sales channels, there are many things to consider.
This issue coordinated by: Zhang Anyu (张安宇)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王云娜
"Quickly move the broken banana trees away to prepare for replanting!" On the morning of September 29th, at the banana planting base in Zhujing Village (竹迳村), Tangkou Town (塘口镇), Yangxi County (阳西县), Yangjiang (阳江), Guangdong (广东), Lin Jizhen (林计珍), the base manager, took the lead in the work.
On September 24th, Typhoon "Hagupit" landed in Yangjiang (阳江). Seeing the carefully cultivated banana trees broken in half and the soon-to-be-harvested bananas smashed in the fields, Lin Jizhen (林计珍) couldn't help but shed tears.
"The loss has already been done, we should try to recover as much as possible." Lin Jizhen (林计珍) said that these days the rain is still continuous, and if the fallen banana trees rot and breed bacteria, it will cause even greater losses. Since September 25th, she has been cleaning up with 6 workers.
It is understood that the planting base adopts a "company + farmer" cooperation model, with Lin Jizhen (林计珍) contracting the planting, and Yangxi Xiaomei Agricultural Planting Co., Ltd. (阳西县小美农业种植有限公司) providing banana seedlings and recycling the fruit for sale. At present, the company has ordered more than 10,000 banana seedlings and connected with agricultural machinery companies to promptly cultivate the land and replant banana seedlings after the rain stops.
In order to do a good job in farmland repair, crop replanting and other work, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (广东省农业农村厅) promptly allocated disaster relief funds, and simultaneously promoted the allocation of agricultural machinery and the allocation of reserve materials; compiled and printed an agricultural disaster relief and resumption of production work manual, covering disaster relief and resumption of production in various industries such as crops and aquaculture, as well as agricultural insurance claim settlement guidelines; urged agricultural insurance companies to open a green channel for claims settlement, so that claims payments can reach the affected entities as soon as possible.
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Since July, widespread concentrated rainfall and typhoons such as "Hagupit" have brought strong wind and rain, which have had a significant impact on agricultural production. In early September, the Ministry of Finance (财政部), together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部), the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部), and other departments, allocated 940 million yuan in agricultural disaster prevention, mitigation, and water conservancy disaster relief funds to support Guangdong (广东), Gansu (甘肃), and other 4 provinces in carrying out post-flood crop replanting and other related work.
Generally speaking, if land is flooded for more than 3 days, resulting in a significant impact on yield or complete crop failure, replanting should be carried out in a timely manner, which is also one of the most effective disaster relief measures. For land that is difficult to restore temporarily due to sediment compaction, field garbage and gravel should be removed as soon as possible, the land should be deeply ploughed, and replanting should be carried out according to local conditions, striving to ensure that no land is left empty or uncultivated.
When replanting, crops should be selected according to local temperature and light conditions. Taking the Huanghuaihai region as an example, before early July, fresh corn, sweet potatoes, millet, buckwheat, mung beans, and other crops are usually replanted, and short-growing-season, medium-early-maturing, or very-early-maturing varieties should be selected as much as possible. Before mid-July, when replanting fresh corn, attention should be paid to sowing with sufficient moisture. When replanting buckwheat, the sowing rate and depth should be appropriately increased. After late July, short-growing-season crops such as open-field vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage, spinach, herbs, amaranth, and water spinach, should be replanted, and sowing should be carried out with rain to ensure normal emergence.
Although there are many types of crops available for post-disaster replanting, the complexity and difficulty of field management should not be ignored. Since sowing and planting are not carried out in the normal season, some unconventional technical measures should be adopted: early planting and early management to promote early growth and rapid development of crops; increasing the population density of crops to compensate for the lack of individual growth; and focusing on promotion in management to enable crops to have greater growth in a short period of time. After harvest, production and sales should be strengthened to reduce farmers' losses.
(The author is a senior agronomist at the Grain Division of the National Agricultural Technology Extension and Service Center (全国农业技术推广服务中心粮食处), and this report was compiled by Yu Jingxian (郁静娴), a reporter from this newspaper.)
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Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era. Faced with the volatile international situation, escalating geopolitical conflicts, the overlapping of the century's pandemic and the global economic recession, and the prevalence of global trade protectionism, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, and under the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought, the Chinese economy has always maintained strategic focus, adhered unswervingly to high-quality development, strived to build a new development pattern, and embarked on a path of steady development that stands in stark contrast to other major economies in the world. In a world full of uncertainties, it has demonstrated strong resilience and vitality, and achieved historic leaps and transformations.
A profound transformation of development concepts has led to higher quality in China's economic development. Since the new era, our Party has profoundly summarized domestic and international development experiences and lessons, and the general trend of development, creatively proposed new development concepts of innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and sharing, scientifically answered a series of theoretical and practical problems facing China's development, and provided fundamental guidance for the leap and transformation of China's economy in the new era. From 2012 to 2024, China's gross domestic product (GDP) increased from 54 trillion yuan to nearly 135 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth of 6%, nearly twice the average annual growth rate of the world economy (3.1%). A report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in November 2024 pointed out that the Chinese economy is gradually shifting to a higher quality, more balanced, and more sustainable growth model.
A profound transformation of development momentum has achieved a smooth transition between old and new driving forces. Since the new era, the supply and demand sides of the Chinese economy have undergone profound changes. The supply side has shifted from traditional factor-driven to innovation-driven, with new technologies promoting the accelerated growth of new business forms, new industries, and new models. The main driving force of domestic demand on the demand side is becoming increasingly strong. It is estimated that the contribution rate of consumption to economic growth during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period will reach about 63%, and the contribution rate of investment will decrease to within 28%. Consumption is increasingly becoming an important driving force for China's current economic growth.
Innovation has become the primary driving force, and the country's core competitiveness has been continuously improved. "Whoever takes the lead in scientific and technological innovation will be able to seize the opportunity and win the advantage." China's ranking in the Global Innovation Index has risen from 34th in 2012 to 10th in 2025, becoming one of the economies with the fastest improvement in innovation capabilities in more than 10 years. In 2024, the number of patent applications based on the Patent Cooperation Treaty in China reached 70,160, which is 30% and 45% more than the second-ranked United States and the third-ranked Japan, respectively. The Comprehensive Innovation Index released by the European Commission in July 2025 showed that China's score increased by 31.6 percentage points compared with 2020, which is significantly higher than the United States (15.8 percentage points) and the European Union (10.8 percentage points).
Coordinated planning has been promoted in depth, and remarkable achievements have been made in urban-rural and regional development. To play a good game of chess nationwide, coordinated planning is the key to success. Since the new era, major regional strategies such as the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区), the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin have been implemented, the battle against poverty has been won, and the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside has been promoted. The income growth rate of rural residents has exceeded that of urban residents for many years, and small and medium-sized cities and vast townships have become new hot spots for consumption, and the appearance of urban and rural areas has undergone profound changes. Nearly 100 million rural poor people have been lifted out of poverty under the current standards. The British "Economist" published an article pointing out that "absolute poverty has become history in China."
The green transition has been fully accelerated, promoting harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Green is the background color of high-quality economic development in the new era. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we have coordinated high-quality development and high-level protection, unswervingly followed the path of ecological priority, conservation and intensive use, and green and low-carbon high-quality development, deeply practiced the concept that green waters and green mountains are invaluable assets, taken carbon peaking and carbon neutrality as the lead, coordinated the promotion of carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth, deepened the reform of the ecological civilization system, improved the green and low-carbon development mechanism, and accelerated the comprehensive green transition of the economy and society. The Energy Transition Index released by the World Economic Forum in June 2025 showed that compared with 2020, China's ranking rose by 66 places to 12th.
The level of openness has been further improved, and international influence has been greatly enhanced. Opening up is the only way for national prosperity and development. Since the new era, China has implemented a more proactive opening-up strategy, steadily expanded institutional opening-up, and established 22 free trade pilot zones in seven batches, and built the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港). China has become the main trading partner of more than 150 countries and regions, and its total trade in goods has ranked first in the world for many years, and its attraction of foreign investment and foreign investment ranks among the top in the world. The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has become a popular international public product and international cooperation platform. Today's China is striding forward on the broad road of national rejuvenation. The proportion of its economic aggregate in the world economy has increased from 11.3% in 2012 to 17.1% in 2024. China's stable economic development provides new opportunities for win-win, multi-win, and all-win situations for more and more countries. The international community praises "believing in China is believing in tomorrow."
People's livelihood and well-being have been continuously improved, and the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security have been continuously enhanced. Chinese-style modernization puts people's livelihood first. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we have thoroughly implemented the people-centered development thought, continuously exerted efforts in childcare, education, employment, medical care, elderly care, housing, and assistance to the weak, continuously improved the level of public safety guarantee, and comprehensively improved the people's living standards. In 2024, China's per capita life expectancy reached 79 years, ranking fourth among 53 middle- and high-income countries. The 2024 Gallup Law and Order Index shows that China's safety score is higher than developed countries such as Germany, France, Japan, and South Korea, which many foreigners in China have personally experienced.
It is foreseeable that with the successful conclusion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the upcoming launch of the "15th Five-Year Plan", the Chinese economy will surely achieve new and greater breakthroughs on the basis of its existing development, anchoring the goal of basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on September 29th (Reporter Wu Qiuyu (吴秋余)) It was learned from the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) that the RMB Cross-border Payment System (人民币跨境支付系统) has covered 189 countries and regions. In the first half of this year, it processed a total of 4,029,500 transactions with a total amount of 90.19 trillion yuan, becoming an important support for the internationalization of the RMB.
Lu Lei (陆磊), Deputy Governor of the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行), introduced that in order to promote the facilitation of payment services for foreigners coming to China, this year, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) guided the Payment & Clearing Association of China (支付清算协会) and China UnionPay (中国银联) to build a unified cross-border QR code gateway, which effectively solved problems such as "outsourcing for internal use" and multiple connections. As a cross-border payment infrastructure, the unified gateway adheres to the principles of public service, inclusiveness, and universal benefit, and supports eligible market institutions to access and carry out cross-border QR code payment business. As of September 11, the unified gateway has processed 1,981,000 transactions with an amount of 427 million yuan. At the same time, China UnionPay (中国银联) and NetsUnion Clearing Corporation (网联清算公司) actively promoted the interconnection of QR code networks with Thailand (泰国), Vietnam (越南), Indonesia (印尼) and other countries. By opening up the QR code acceptance network in both directions, they promoted more cross-border payment cooperation results to benefit both Chinese and foreign people.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 29th (Reporter Wang Zheng (王政), Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and other three departments jointly issued the "Light Industry Steady Growth Work Plan (2025-2026)", proposing the overall goals of steady growth in the scale of key industries, basic stability in the operating efficiency of enterprises, rapid development of new growth points, and continuous improvement of consumption leadership, and deploying key tasks.
In 2024, the added value of light industry accounted for 15.4% of the total industry, and the operating income of enterprises above designated size was 23.2 trillion yuan. The work plan proposes that from 2025 to 2026, the role of light industry in stabilizing growth, promoting consumption, and benefiting people's livelihoods will become more prominent; new growth points such as smart homes, elderly and infant products, and sports and leisure fashion products will develop rapidly, leading to continuous improvement of consumption capacity; and 300 upgraded and innovative products will be newly promoted, and 10 characteristic industrial production areas with a scale of more than 100 billion yuan will be cultivated in succession.
In response to the deep-seated problems restricting development in terms of supply and quality assurance, the work plan proposes to accelerate product innovation and accelerate the breakthrough of a number of key technologies through methods such as the "chain chief system"; strengthen quality assurance, and strengthen the supply and implementation of standards in key areas.
In terms of stabilizing exports, optimize the trade structure and support leading companies in the industry to accelerate the construction of brand globalization; strengthen public services, create comprehensive service ports for going overseas, build overseas comprehensive service stations, and guide companies to reasonably layout globally.
Return to TopFuzhou (福州), September 29th (Reporter Fu Wen (付文)) The groundbreaking ceremony for the Wenzhou-Fuzhou High-Speed Railway was held on the 29th in Fuzhou City (福州市), Fujian Province (福建省) and Hangzhou City (杭州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省) via video link.
The main line of the Wenzhou-Fuzhou High-Speed Railway is approximately 303 kilometers long, with a total investment of 71.475 billion yuan. After completion and opening to traffic, it will take approximately 1 hour to travel directly from Wenzhou City (温州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省) to Fuzhou City (福州市).
The Wenzhou-Fuzhou High-Speed Railway is an important component of the national "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed railway network coastal passage. It will powerfully connect the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) integrated development demonstration zone, the cross-strait integrated development demonstration zone, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区), promoting coordinated development in the southeastern coastal areas.
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In the mountains about 90 kilometers north of Vientiane (万象), the capital of Laos, lies Ban Sone Village (版索村) in Sangthong District (桑通县), a village with more than 400 households. In the past, villagers here faced difficulties in traveling, accessing drinking water, and lacked irrigation facilities for farming, with over half of the families in the village living in poverty. Now, thanks to China's poverty reduction assistance, the infrastructure here has been greatly improved, and people's living standards have significantly increased. Thongloun Sisoulith (通伦), General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, praised Ban Sone Village (版索村) as a "China-Laos poverty reduction demonstration project."
"A steel bridge spans the Nam Tan River (南丹河), fulfilling the villagers' dreams."
Ban Sone Village (版索村) is divided into two by the Nam Tan River (南丹河), originally connected only by a rickety wooden bridge. "Years of sun and rain had left the wooden bridge dilapidated, with many damaged sections on both sides of the railings. The bridge pillars could barely support the structure even after reinforcement, allowing only pedestrians and unloaded tricycles to pass. When it rained and the river rose, people had to take a detour upstream to cross the river," recalled Tang Wenbo (汤闻博), Director of the Exchange and Training Division of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Foreign Investment Project Development Center (广西壮族自治区乡村振兴外资项目发展中心) (hereinafter referred to as the "Development Center"), when describing his first impression of Ban Sone Village (版索村). "Nearly 80% of the villagers lived on the north bank of the Nam Tan River (南丹河), but 80% of the agricultural land was on the south bank, making it impossible to transport agricultural materials and products across the wooden bridge."
The roads in Ban Sone Village (版索村) were mainly dirt roads, and the villagers' daily life was characterized by 晴天一身灰、雨天一身泥 (qíng tiān yī shēn huī, yǔ tiān yī shēn ní - "covered in dust on sunny days, covered in mud on rainy days," describes the poor road conditions). A section of the only road leading to the production area on the north bank was uneven, accumulating a lot of water whenever it rained.
In September 2017, the Development Center (发展中心) dispatched a group of Chinese experts to reside in Ban Sone Village (版索村) and launched the China-Laos Poverty Reduction Demonstration Cooperation Technical Assistance Project, marking the beginning of the village's transformation. Building roads and bridges was an important task for the Chinese expert team in Ban Sone Village (版索村). Through the joint efforts of the Chinese expert team and local villagers, with the cooperation of several enterprises, the villagers of Ban Sone Village (版索村) welcomed the completion of a new bridge in October 2020.
"A steel bridge spans the Nam Tan River (南丹河), fulfilling the villagers' dreams. Thank you, China!" said Khamchan Bouvieng (坎占·布维奈), the then Deputy Village Chief of Ban Sone Village (版索村), excitedly upon seeing the completion of the new bridge. Today, this red steel bridge, built with Chinese aid, spans the Nam Tan River (南丹河) parallel to the old wooden bridge, and together with the smooth asphalt road under the villagers' feet, it ensures the villagers' daily travel and witnesses the development and changes in Ban Sone Village (版索村).
"Helping villagers explore ways to get rich that suit their actual conditions is our work goal."
"When imparting China's poverty reduction experience, we are not simply providing 'blood transfusion-style poverty alleviation' by donating money and goods, but rather carrying out more effective and sustainable 'blood-generating poverty alleviation' locally. What we are implementing here includes both visible 'hardware' construction such as roads, bridges, drinking water projects, and schools, as well as 'software' support such as training, inspections, and exchanges," said Fan Xining (范西宁), the then leader of the Chinese expert team and the Chinese resident representative of the China-Laos Joint Project Management Office (中国—老挝联合项目管理办公室).
After solving the "hardware" problem of building roads and bridges, the expert team began to explore wealth-generating paths tailored to local conditions. By exploring the development of characteristic industries such as cattle breeding, corn planting, and weaving, they empowered villagers to carry out agricultural production, allowing them to work near their homes and injecting momentum into the sustainable development of Ban Sone Village (版索村).
The villagers of Ban Sone Village (版索村) mainly live by growing rice and dryland crops. Due to the limitations of natural climatic conditions, water conservancy irrigation facilities, and planting techniques, most of the village's paddy fields can only grow one crop of rice during the rainy season, and the dryland crops such as corn, Job's tears, and vegetables that are planted are only enough for the villagers to eat themselves.
Based on the original industries in Ban Sone Village (版索村), the Chinese expert team led the villagers to establish production groups, encouraging low-income farmers to engage in characteristic industries. They purchased improved breeds of cattle and weaving machines, provided improved varieties of corn, conducted training, and imparted advanced and practical production techniques to the villagers.
Villager Wan Ping (万萍) and her husband are both members of the cattle breeding group. "The techniques taught by the Chinese experts were all new to me. Thanks to these practical techniques, our income has increased significantly, and more and more villagers have joined the cattle breeding group," said Wan Ping (万萍). As of now, the number of members in the cattle breeding group in Ban Sone Village (版索村) has expanded from the initial 40 households to 73 households, with a total of 335 cattle, and 4 veterinarians have also been trained. The number of cassava and corn growers has increased from the initial 39 households to 128 households. "After these years of practice, the villagers have found that cattle breeding and cassava planting are the most 'suitable paths'. Helping villagers explore ways to get rich that suit their actual conditions is our work goal," said Fan Xining (范西宁). In 2023, he accompanied the expert team on a return visit to Ban Sone Village (版索村) and saw that many new houses had been built in the village, and the villagers' mental outlook was also getting better and better. "Cassava planting has increased farmers' income by 50%, and nearly 70% of the families in the village have moved into new houses."
"China has created a miracle in the history of world poverty reduction, and Laos is willing to continue strengthening cooperation with China."
In addition to infrastructure construction and skills training, the poverty alleviation projects in Ban Sone Village (版索村) also include improving local public services, such as building new village-level activity centers, village health clinics, and school faculty and student dormitories, basketball courts, toilets, and purchasing school teaching equipment. After several years of construction, the appearance of Ban Sone Village (版索村) has undergone tremendous changes, and the income of the villagers has also generally increased.
In 2021, the project was completed and accepted, and the Chinese expert team left Ban Sone Village (版索村). The infrastructure projects built by the project were transferred by the Lao central government to the local government for management, and all production groups were independently managed by the villagers and completed various production tasks. When the expert team left, the number of poor households in Ban Sone Village (版索村) had decreased from the original 208 households to 105 households. Today, there are only 22 poor households left.
Khemmani Pholsena (开玛妮·奔舍那), Minister of the Presidential Office of Laos, once visited Ban Sone Village (版索村) for inspection. She said that through top-level design, pilot demonstrations, and regional cooperation, practical cooperation between Laos and China has achieved remarkable results. Laos actively promotes China's poverty reduction experience and model, learns from China's poverty reduction concepts, improves villagers' production skills, and creates sustainable income. China not only actively supports Laos financially, but also provides assistance in terms of concepts, experience, and talent and technical training. "We are very grateful for China's support and assistance. China has created a miracle in the history of world poverty reduction, and Laos is willing to continue strengthening cooperation with China," said Khemmani (开玛妮).
In Jin Hua Village (金花村), not far from Ban Sone Village (版索村), Chinese agricultural expert Feng Min (冯敏) is working with the villagers in vegetable greenhouses. "This work is expected to be completed by 2026. We are confident in making the vegetable characteristic industry in Jin Hua Village (金花村) bigger and better, putting more local agricultural products on consumers' tables, and benefiting local farmers widely. China-Laos poverty reduction cooperation is moving forward in big strides," said Feng Min (冯敏).
(Tang Wenbo (汤闻博) also contributed to this article)
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President Xi Jinping's (习近平) Global Development Initiative emphasizes "adhering to development first" and promotes the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with poverty reduction as one of its key goals. The Global Development Initiative places poverty reduction at the forefront of key areas of cooperation.
The significance of China's cooperation with ASEAN countries in poverty reduction lies in the fact that it is not only part of economic cooperation, but also a strategic initiative to build regional stability and promote common development. Such cooperation has both practical significance in improving people's livelihoods and enhancing development capabilities, and has the long-term value of shaping a new paradigm of regional cooperation and promoting global South-South cooperation.
China's poverty reduction cooperation with ASEAN is a concrete implementation of the "development first" principle of the Global Development Initiative. China's accumulated poverty reduction experience in areas such as targeted poverty alleviation, digital assistance to agriculture, and rural financial support is aligned with the development needs of ASEAN countries, helping ASEAN countries develop in areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure, and promoting countries in the region to accelerate the achievement of the poverty reduction goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
China's poverty reduction cooperation with ASEAN is also a vivid example of the Global Development Initiative's emphasis on "adhering to universal benefit and inclusiveness." For example, China is promoting the construction of agricultural demonstration zones and industrial parks in Laos (老挝) and Cambodia (柬埔寨), and promoting cross-border e-commerce and rural digitization in Vietnam (越南) and Thailand (泰国). China's poverty alleviation is not simply financial assistance, but a combination of experience sharing, capacity building, and investment. This mode of cooperation has become a model for developing countries to carry out poverty reduction cooperation. China's poverty reduction cooperation with ASEAN is a representative practice of the Global Development Initiative at the regional level, providing a pragmatic and effective Chinese solution for improving global governance with development as the core, cooperation as the path, and universal benefit as the goal.
(The author is the Director of the China-ASEAN Research Center of Panyapiwat Institute of Management, Thailand (泰国正大管理学院))
Return to TopBy: 肖 茜
The artificial intelligence technology that truly conforms to the development trend and human development needs must be universally beneficial and fair, open and inclusive.
Recently, China proposed the "Artificial Intelligence +" international cooperation initiative at the United Nations Headquarters in New York (纽约联合国总部), once again demonstrating its firm commitment to promoting and strengthening global governance of artificial intelligence. For some time, China has successively held international conferences and events such as the China International Supply Chain Expo (中国国际供应链促进博览会), the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (世界人工智能大会), the World Robot Conference (世界机器人大会), and the World Humanoid Robot Sports Conference (世界人形机器人运动会), and released the "Global AI Governance Action Plan" (《人工智能全球治理行动计划》) and the "International AI Open Source Cooperation Initiative" (《国际人工智能开源合作倡议》), proposed the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, and launched the establishment of the Global Artificial Intelligence Innovation Governance Center. This series of measures demonstrates China's development path, global contribution, and governance wisdom in the field of artificial intelligence, and continues to attract high attention from the international community.
Under the joint action of policy guidance, continuous technological breakthroughs, and industrial demand-driven forces, China's artificial intelligence development has achieved an overall and systematic leap. Thanks to effective policy guidance, various regions have established artificial intelligence industrial parks, introduced support funds and industrial plans, and gradually formed regional cluster effects. In terms of technological breakthroughs, China's artificial intelligence has made significant progress in computing infrastructure, large model development, and algorithm efficiency. In terms of the industrial ecosystem, artificial intelligence has deeply empowered key areas such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and healthcare. The open-source culture and startup ecosystem are active, reducing the threshold for technology use, and a number of specialized and new enterprises have risen, promoting industry innovation.
China is a cutting-edge developer of artificial intelligence technology, and also one of the world's largest artificial intelligence application markets and data source countries. China's artificial intelligence industry scale will exceed 700 billion yuan in 2024, and has maintained an annual growth rate of more than 20% for many years. China ranks first in the world in terms of the number of global top 100 innovation clusters and the number of high-level international journal papers. The "Digital China Development Report (2024)" (《数字中国发展报告（2024年）》) shows that in 2024, 45,000 new publicly disclosed generative artificial intelligence patents were generated globally, with China accounting for 61.5%. More importantly, China has rich scenarios and governance experience in artificial intelligence applications, which can provide useful references for countries around the world.
The rapid development and widespread application of artificial intelligence technology have brought transformative opportunities for global economic and social development, but also brought security risks and governance dilemmas that cannot be ignored. Due to the imbalance in technological development and the large gap in governance capabilities among countries, the lack of coordination in international mechanisms, and the lack of broad consensus on artificial intelligence governance in the international community. In order to maintain its absolute advantage in development, individual countries politicize and instrumentalize the issue of artificial intelligence governance, relax internal supervision, and form innovation barriers through technical blockade and export control, restricting the development of other countries and hindering international cooperation. Global artificial intelligence governance faces structural dilemmas.
Artificial intelligence is a global technological revolution and should serve all mankind. All parties should promote the formation of a pattern of shared risks and shared benefits. Technological division will only lead to the fragmentation of security standards, and hindering cooperation and exchanges will further exacerbate the intelligence gap. Global artificial intelligence governance must be centered on human well-being and always focus on addressing challenges and promoting human development. The artificial intelligence technology that truly conforms to the development trend and human development needs must be universally beneficial and fair, open and inclusive. Only by adhering to "AI for good," taking into account both security and development, fairness and inclusiveness, and promoting the establishment of relevant standards and collaborative mechanisms, can artificial intelligence truly become a public product that benefits mankind.
As a responsible major country in artificial intelligence, China actively responds to various potential risks and challenges, earnestly promotes international cooperation, and deeply participates in global artificial intelligence governance. China advocates giving equal importance to development and security, emphasizes "people-oriented," and provides a value foundation for global governance; it contributes governance experience to the international community by advocating hierarchical management and agile governance; it provides a path for industry-technology collaboration by promoting the establishment of manageable and controllable technology platforms and implementing co-governance of responsibilities. China always adheres to multilateralism, advocates promoting the fair and inclusive development of artificial intelligence, attaches importance to the voice of developing countries, and is committed to enhancing the inclusiveness and fairness of global governance mechanisms.
In the future, based on the practical experience of artificial intelligence governance, China is willing to strengthen cooperation with all parties, coordinate development strategies, governance rules, and technical standards, form a global governance framework and standard specifications with broad consensus as soon as possible, gather governance synergy, and promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence in a beneficial, safe, and fair direction.
(The author is the Vice President of the Institute for AI International Governance, Tsinghua University (清华大学))
Return to TopHangzhou, September 29th (People's Daily reporter Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋) and Dou Hao (窦皓)) The 4th Global Digital Trade Expo (hereinafter referred to as "Digital Trade Expo") closed in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) on September 29th. The reporter learned from the成果发布会 (chéngguǒ fābù huì - achievement press conference) of the Digital Trade Expo that this year's Digital Trade Expo had a total of 1,812 participating companies, with a cumulative attendance of over 257,000 visitors, and achieved a total intended investment and trade signing amount of 161.98 billion yuan.
This year's Digital Trade Expo focused on "Digital Trade + Artificial Intelligence." The artificial intelligence exhibition area was twice the size of previous years, featuring four major sections: Embodied Intelligence, Intelligent Agents, Digital Commerce, and Large Models, gathering over 330 artificial intelligence companies. 382 "first launches," "first showcases," and "first exhibitions" covered areas such as digital entertainment, digital health and wellness, and digital home furnishings, showcasing cutting-edge digital trade technology application scenarios in multiple dimensions. The "Intelligent Agent Zone" was set up for the first time, and the first dynamic robot exhibition was held, with over 80 robot products on display. At the same time, artificial intelligence features were also highlighted in other venues such as digital healthcare, intelligent travel, and digital entertainment.
Exhibitors, merchants, and guests from 154 countries and 33 international organizations participated in 46 key events, 110 corporate events, and 1,219 precise trade matching sessions. International exhibitors accounted for over 20%, including over 130 exhibitors from Europe and the United States, and the number of international merchants increased by 64% compared to the previous session. At the same time, the "Digital Trade Online" platform had 260,000 online supply and demand matches, providing an average of hundreds of procurement demand information items for each exhibitor, helping digital technology to accelerate industrialization.
Return to TopAccording to data from the General Administration of Customs compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in August of this year, China exported 763,000 complete vehicles, an increase of 10.0% month-on-month and 25.1% year-on-year. The picture shows the new generation LNG dual-fuel ro-ro vessel "Huanghekou" of COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers berthing at COSCO SHIPPING Ports Abu Dhabi Terminal on September 27, unloading export vehicles from China.
Guan Kejiang (管克江) Ajit (阿吉特) Photography Report
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Athens/Rome, September 29th, the "Encounter and Reflection" civilization exchange event was held in Athens, Greece, and Venice and Rome, Italy, from September 25th to 28th local time. Representatives from China, Greece, Italy, and other European countries in the fields of government, academia, and culture engaged in exchanges on topics such as mutual learning among civilizations and urban development.
On the morning of the 25th, at the "Ancient City, New Charm - Chongqing Dialogue Athens" urban civilization dialogue event held in Athens, the Deputy Mayor of Athens, Nikos Kysoglou (尼科斯·基索格洛斯), stated that Athens and Chongqing (重庆) are both historical and cultural cities, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and have many similarities. Athens looks forward to further deepening cooperation with Chongqing.
Zhao Deming (赵德明), Deputy Minister of the Chongqing Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department and Director of the Municipal Civilization Office, said that Chongqing is fully integrating into the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and striving to build an inland open highland and a beautiful place with green mountains and clear waters. He extended an invitation to the Greek guests present to "share" in cultural tourism, "win together" in economic and trade industries, and "advance together" in mutual learning among civilizations.
On the afternoon of the 25th, the exhibition "World Memory, Peace Vision - The Path of Peaceful Development under Urban Memory" was held in Athens. The exhibition revolves around three dimensions: history, civilization, and peace. Through more than 170 historical pictures, 40 pieces (sets) of physical exhibits, and videos, audios, and interactive scene installations, it comprehensively presents Nanjing's (南京) rebirth from the trauma of the massacre.
On the 27th, the "Canal Setting Sail, Civilization Mutual Learning" China-Europe Canal City Civilization Dialogue was held in Venice, Italy. The President of Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Li Jiage (李集雅), said that he hopes the two sides will continue to be committed to dialogue and cooperation. Zhou Xin (周欣), Dean of the Yangzhou Institute for the Study of Famous Historical and Cultural Cities, said that Yangzhou (扬州) adheres to the people-oriented concept and continues the traditional lifestyle of the ancient city through modern means. He hopes that the dialogue on ancient city protection and cultural inheritance will continue for a long time, making the bond of mutual learning between Chinese and European civilizations stronger.
On the 28th, the "2025 China-Italy Urban Civilization Dialogue" was held in Rome. Experts and scholars from the governments, universities, think tanks, and urban management institutions of China and Italy conducted exchanges on the theme of "Cultural Continuity and Urban Civilization Construction."
Lin Shangli (林尚立), President of Renmin University of China, said in his speech that the "harmony but difference" of Chinese civilization and the "unity in diversity" of European civilization have similar value connotations. China and Italy should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of cultural heritage protection, urban governance, and sustainable development, and jointly cultivate young talents with international perspectives.
Maria Moreni, President of the Italy-China Exchange Association, said that cities, as carriers of civilization, deserve to learn from each other's development experiences. She hopes to take this dialogue as an opportunity to further expand practical cooperation in the fields of culture, education, and innovation, and promote the implementation of more city-to-city pairing and cultural exchange projects.
In the results release session, the "China-Italy Urban Civilization Joint Research Center" was officially established.
The activities in Greece were jointly hosted by the State Council Information Office of China (中国国务院新闻办公室), the National Cultural Heritage Administration of China (中国国家文物局), the Chinese Embassy in Greece (中国驻希腊大使馆), and the Athens Municipal Government (雅典市政府). The activities in Italy were jointly hosted by the State Council Information Office of China (中国国务院新闻办公室), the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Italy (中国驻意大利使领馆), and the "Friends of China" Association of the Italian Parliament (意大利议会“中国之友”协会).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on September 29th (Reporter Wang Li (王莉)) The 3rd Marine Spatial Planning Working Exchange Conference for Countries Jointly Building the Maritime Silk Road and the International Community Conference on Marine Spatial Planning, hosted by the China Ocean Development Foundation (中国海洋发展基金会), was held in Beijing (北京) on the 28th. More than 300 guests from over 60 countries and international organizations attended the meeting.
The aim of this conference is to summarize work, exchange experiences, continue to exert efforts, and continuously provide technical support, public goods, consultation platforms, and cooperation opportunities for enhancing the marine governance capabilities of countries jointly building the Maritime Silk Road, promote the compilation and implementation of marine spatial planning in countries jointly building the Maritime Silk Road, promote the development of the blue economy, allow more small and beautiful marine projects to be implemented as soon as possible, and enhance the sense of gain and happiness of the people in countries jointly building the Belt and Road.
The conference was held in a combination of online and offline formats. At the meeting, the official launch of the International Community on Marine Spatial Planning was announced. As of August this year, marine institutions from more than 60 coastal countries and more than 10 marine international organizations have applied to join, becoming the first batch of members.
At the meeting, the China Ocean Development Foundation (中国海洋发展基金会)'s eight actions to support the International Community on Marine Spatial Planning were also announced, and public goods such as the "Compilation of Marine Spatial Planning for 'Belt and Road' Countries" were released.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 莽九晨
Recently, at the invitation of the Chinese Embassy in South Korea, a delegation of 26 middle school student reporters from various parts of South Korea visited Yunnan (云南), Beijing (北京), and other places. Through visits, study tours, and exchanges with Chinese peers, they discovered, experienced, and understood China. The South Korean student reporters have been posting online logs to record this unforgettable trip to China, sharing their experiences and insights in China with South Korean netizens.
Yunnan (云南) boasts unique natural scenery and ethnic customs. Entering the Stone Forest (石林), the spectacular karst landforms elicited exclamations from the young reporters. "I witnessed the karst landforms that I had only seen in textbooks, and they were truly magnificent. China's natural scenery is breathtaking!" wrote Gao Zhenyu (高禛煜) from Gwangdeok High School (光德高中) in Gwangju (光州) on social media. Entering Kunming Dounan Flower Market (昆明斗南花卉交易市场), Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market, the intelligent auction and logistics system left a deep impression on the young reporters: "I didn't expect that Kunming's (昆明) flower prices would directly affect the entire Asian flower market."
The young reporters also had in-depth exchanges with students from the High School Affiliated to Yunnan Normal University (云南师范大学附属中学). At first meeting, both sides seemed slightly shy and reserved. Entering the Yunnan Provincial Museum (云南省博物馆), Chinese students began to explain to Korean students one-on-one, and everyone quickly became acquainted. At the exchange meeting, Chinese and Korean students tasted Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles (过桥米线) together, performed dances and poetry recitations, and exchanged gifts. Kim So-won (金苏园) from Suji High School (水枝高中) in Gyeonggi Province (京畿道) said: "We shared our feelings about this trip, enumerated the similarities and differences between Korean and Chinese society, culture, and education, and resonated a lot. I deeply felt that Korea and China should learn from each other and make progress together." Park Seo-yeon (朴胥砚) from Sinhan High School (新韩高中) in Gyeonggi Province (京畿道) and Go Eun-gyeol (高恩结) from the High School Affiliated to the College of Education, Kangwon National University (江原大学校师范学院附属高中) wrote touching words: "Even though we don't speak the same language, we can still understand each other and share happiness." "The wonderful time was so short, and I have to part with my first Chinese friend. Fortunately, we can continue to stay in touch through social media."
In Beijing (北京) Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone (亦庄经济技术开发区), humanoid robots and robot dogs shook hands with the young reporters, coffee robots served coffee, and various health and wellness robots demonstrated their service functions. Kang Hyun-woo (姜炫宇) from Chengnam Foreign Language High School (城南外国语高中) said: "I had learned before the trip that China's high-tech development was rapid, and I was very much looking forward to the trip to China. After seeing it with my own eyes and experiencing it firsthand, I felt the rapid development of China's technology industry, which was truly an **大开眼界** (dà kāi yǎn jiè - "eye-opening," to have one's eyes opened; to broaden one's horizons)."
From Yunnan (云南) to Beijing (北京), the trip to China left a deep and unforgettable impression on the young reporters. In his study tour log, Gu Jun-young (具晙英) from Jeonju Central Middle School (全州中央初中) left these words: "My short and fulfilling trip to China is coming to an end. I will return home with precious memories to share with my friends. China is so fascinating, and I hope to be able to return here one day."
The Chinese Embassy in South Korea and relevant friendly organizations began cooperating in 2016 to hold the "South Korean Young Reporters' Trip to China" event, and this year is the sixth session. Dai Bing (戴兵), the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea, said that the event has built a beneficial platform for South Korean youth to deepen their understanding of China and cultivate a new generation of forces for China-South Korea friendship. He hopes that South Korean youth will feel China's friendship, openness, prosperity, and harmony through this trip, understand the deep roots of China-South Korea friendly cooperation, and contribute youth strength to promoting the development of China-South Korea relations.
(Reported from Seoul (首尔) by this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on September 29th (Reporter Yu Yichun (俞懿春) and Li Anqi (李安琪)) From September 25th to 29th, the 2025 China-ASEAN Youth Culture Week was held in Beijing (北京), Quzhou (衢州), Zhejiang (浙江), and other places. With the theme of "Drawing the Future Together: The Youth Power Across Cultures," the event attracted more than 200 participants, including experts, scholars, and youth representatives from China and ASEAN countries.
During the Culture Week, the "Understanding Chinese-style Modernization" international communication workshop was launched, and the China-ASEAN Future Talent Dialogue and the "China-ASEAN Youth Gathering" and other activities were held successively.
The event was hosted by the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration (中国外文局) Cultural Communication Center and the International College of the University of International Business and Economics (对外经济贸易大学). It is reported that the 2025 China-ASEAN Youth Culture Week will hold a series of ASEAN events in Thailand (泰国) in November.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 珂
On September 29th, the State Council Information Office (国新办) held a series of thematic press conferences on "High-Quality Completion of the '14th Five-Year Plan'," introducing the achievements of high-quality development in culture and tourism.
Deepening Integration of Culture and Tourism
Sun Yeli (孙业礼), Deputy Minister of the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) and Minister of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部), introduced that since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the cultural and tourism industry has been developing vigorously. The cultural industry system has become more complete, the structure and layout have been continuously optimized, the scale has steadily expanded, the benefits have been significantly improved, and the role of expanding domestic demand, driving consumption, and stabilizing expectations has been demonstrated.
In 2024, the cultural industry achieved operating income of 19.14 trillion yuan, an increase of 37.7% compared to 2020; there were 78,000 cultural enterprises above designated size, an increase of 13,000 compared to 2020. The product supply and service quality of the tourism industry have been continuously optimized. In the first half of 2025, domestic residents made 3.285 billion trips, with total spending reaching 3.15 trillion yuan, setting new records.
Sun Yeli (孙业礼) stated that promoting the deep integration of culture and tourism development is a main theme and a major highlight of cultural and tourism development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period.
It has improved the quality and efficiency of cultural and tourism development. Excellent cultural resources have been more fully explored and utilized, and more cultural and creative elements have been organically integrated into tourism development.
It has enriched the supply of cultural and tourism products and services. "Traveling with performances" has become a new fashion, and "cultural relics tours," "intangible cultural heritage tours," "archaeological tours," and "museum tours" continue to gain popularity.
It has effectively played a role in empowering economic and social development. Rural tourism has played a very significant role in helping the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas, forming classic cases such as Yucun Village (余村) in Anji (安吉), Zhejiang (浙江), and Shibadong Village (十八洞村) in Huayuan (花垣), Hunan (湖南).
Market order is related to the vital interests of business entities, practitioners, and consumers. Wang Jianhua (王建华), Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部), introduced that in order to maintain a healthy and orderly market order, the cultural market focuses on implementing multi-departmental and full-chain comprehensive supervision of the performance market, strictly implementing "real-name ticket purchase and real-name admission" for large-scale performances, and supervising ticketing platforms to prevent scalpers from刷票. In the tourism market, special rectification actions are continuously carried out, focusing on prominent issues such as unreasonably low-priced tours and forced shopping, which are of great concern to the public.
Sun Yeli (孙业礼) stated that the next step will be to continue to promote the integration of culture and tourism on a larger scale, at a higher level, and at a higher standard, give full play to the spillover effect of the integration of culture and tourism, better empower economic and social development, and better meet the people's needs for a better life.
Flourishing and Active Creation of Literary and Artistic Masterpieces
Sun Yeli (孙业礼) introduced that since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the creation of literary and artistic masterpieces has been flourishing and active. The guidance and support mechanism for literary and artistic creation and production has been further improved, the New Era series of artistic creation projects has been successfully implemented, and the vast number of literary and artistic workers have developed a strong atmosphere of "going deep into life and taking root in the people."
Lu Yingchuan (卢映川), Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部), said that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's literary and artistic creation ecology has been continuously optimized, the supply of excellent literary and artistic works has been continuously enriched, and high-quality masterpieces have continued to emerge.
Around major time nodes, a batch of influential, leading, and exemplary masterpieces were launched. The musical dance epic "Justice Will Prevail" caused a strong social response and received high praise from audiences at home and abroad.
A series of creation projects were implemented to strive to promote the creation of high-quality literary and artistic works and reach new heights. The stage art and fine arts creation action plan and the national fine arts development and collection project were organized and implemented, guiding the vast number of literary and artistic workers to draw creative nourishment from excellent culture, real life, and hot practice, resulting in a large number of excellent stage art works and fine arts works. At the same time, more and more excellent works are going abroad.
Exhibition and display activities were organized to make more art events become festivals for the people. The China Arts Festival, the China Poetry Festival, the China Peking Opera Arts Festival, and various opera exhibitions were continuously held to promote national participation and national sharing.
The channels for dissemination and promotion were broadened to promote excellent works directly to the masses and directly to the grassroots. While continuing to implement activities such as sending operas to the countryside, into schools, and into communities, efforts were made to promote online and offline integration, and performances and broadcasts were carried out simultaneously. Relying on activities such as "Opera Enters the Countryside" and "Culture Enters Thousands of Homes," support was given to excellent literary and artistic works to be performed more widely, more deeply, and more continuously in urban and rural grassroots areas.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部) will continue to adhere to the people-centered creative orientation, make great efforts to improve the quality of literary and artistic works in various categories, and strive to launch more high-quality masterpieces.
Lu Yingchuan (卢映川) also introduced that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's intangible cultural heritage protection mechanism has been further improved, the practice has become more vivid, the transmission team has become stronger, and the intangible cultural heritage has become more visible, tangible, and livable, and knowable, sensible, and experienceable. 12,900 intangible cultural heritage workshops have been promoted in various places, driving related industries to employ and increase income for more than 1.2 million people.
Cultural and Tourism Public Services Benefit Urban and Rural Areas
Sun Yeli (孙业礼) introduced that China's standardization and equalization of public cultural services have been continuously promoted, and the network of public cultural facilities has become more complete. As of the end of 2024, there were 3,248 public libraries, nearly 44,000 mass cultural organizations, and more than 40,000 new public cultural spaces across the country, providing more good places for the masses to enjoy cultural services.
Wang Jianhua (王建华) introduced that since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the cultural and tourism system has focused on making public cultural services more convenient, high-quality, and fair, further improving the public cultural service system, and striving to open up the "last mile" of public cultural services.
Service outlets are denser and closer to the masses. On the basis of the original network system of public cultural facilities, on the one hand, the transformation and upgrading of traditional cultural facilities are promoted; on the other hand, more than 95% of counties (cities, districts) across the country have established a general branch system of cultural centers and libraries to improve the coverage and effectiveness of public cultural services.
Service content is more practical, and participation methods are more diverse. The policy of free opening of public cultural facilities has been improved, and the implementation of extended and staggered services has been encouraged, which has effectively stimulated the enthusiasm of the masses to participate. Public cultural services have shifted from a single supply by the government to a model of "government-led and social participation," giving more choices to the masses.
There are more mass activities, and the cultural atmosphere is stronger. Supporting the masses to run their own culture, holding activities such as "village songs," "village evenings," square dances, and choruses. In 2024 alone, 81,700 "village evenings" were held across the country, attracting 262 million participants.
Wang Jianhua (王建华) stated that the next step will be to continue to adhere to government leadership and social participation, fully respect the main position of the masses, empower traditional service models with digitalization, activate the cultural vitality of the grassroots with socialization, and continuously promote the improvement of the quality and efficiency of public cultural services, so that more high-quality cultural resources can directly reach the grassroots.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 武卫政 武少民 靳 博
Strolling through the newly renovated Tianjin University (天津大学) History Museum, 130 years of glory unfold before your eyes.
From the early imitation of the American university model, to learning from Europe in the 1920s, and then to fully learning from the Soviet model after the founding of New China, and exploring its own development path after the reform and opening up... This institution of higher learning, founded in 1895, has always practiced the mission of "revitalizing the country through education" and has fully witnessed the development of Chinese higher education.
In the new era and on the new journey, Tianjin University (天津大学), which is about to celebrate its 130th anniversary, is more firmly committed to taking the road of independent talent cultivation and self-reliance in science and technology, and practicing its mission and responsibility in serving major national strategies.
Revitalizing the country through education resonates with national development.
In early autumn, the Qarhan Salt Lake (察尔汗盐湖) in Qinghai (青海) glistens. Gong Junbo (龚俊波), a professor at Tianjin University (天津大学), has repeatedly set foot on this silver salt field, "We are exploring new green and intelligent solutions for the development of salt lake resources."
The connection between Tianjin University (天津大学) and the salt lake has lasted for decades.
In the last century, China's potash fertilizer was heavily dependent on imports. Tianjin University (天津大学) undertook the national key scientific and technological research task, extracting China's scarce potash fertilizer from the carnallite of the salt lake. Today, Tianjin University (天津大学) and Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd. (青海盐湖工业股份有限公司) have in-depth cooperation in the fields of food security, new energy, and high-end light metal materials.
Self-reliance begins with talent cultivation, and talent cultivation must first revitalize education. Born for the purpose of strengthening the country, is the birth gene of Peiyang University (北洋大学), the predecessor of Tianjin University (天津大学).
From the establishment of China's first hydraulic laboratory and the trial production of China's first aircraft engine, to the design and construction of the Qiantang River Bridge (钱塘江大桥), Peiyang University (北洋大学) initially established four disciplines: engineering, mining and metallurgy, machinery, and law, cultivating talents urgently needed by the country, and making contributions to the establishment of China's modern industrial system and economic and social development.
In 1951, Peiyang University (北洋大学) merged with Hebei Institute of Technology (河北工学院) and was renamed Tianjin University (天津大学). Students from Tianjin University (天津大学) devoted themselves to various industries and fields, and bravely marched forward on the Long March Avenue (长征大道) of building the motherland.
Responding to the call of the state, the school set up classes to train talents for the petroleum industry. Wang Bingcheng (王炳诚), a graduate of the class of 1951, transferred to seven major oil fields and participated in four oil battles. The sculpture "Ice Pagoda Ice Man" (冰塔冰人), based on oil workers including him, shines brightly in the Karamay Museum (克拉玛依博物馆) in Xinjiang (新疆).
From the "Sixth Five-Year Plan" to the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan," Wang Jingkang (王静康), a professor at Tianjin University (天津大学), led his team to undertake a number of national major scientific and technological research and support plan projects, making China's industrial crystallization research and development among the world's forefront, and allowing "Chinese crystallization" to rewrite the world's crystallization industry pattern time and time again.
In the new era, Tianjin University (天津大学) serves major national strategies and advances into the deeper parts of land, sea, and air.
Going deep into the earth—at the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in 2025, the National Major Infrastructure for Earthquake Engineering Simulation Research (国家大型地震工程模拟研究设施), led by Tianjin University (天津大学) as China's first large-scale scientific facility in the field of earthquake engineering, attracted some dignitaries to visit. Since it was put into operation in November 2024, it has carried out a number of tests in the fields of water conservancy, transportation, energy, etc., building a solid barrier for disaster prevention and mitigation.
Reaching for the stars—Tianjin University's (天津大学) laser precision measurement technology has helped the "Zhurong" Mars rover (祝融号) explore the universe, and multiple disciplines have participated in assisting the landing, inspection, and scientific exploration of "Tianwen" (天问) and "Yutu" (玉兔)...
Facing the deep sea—the "Haiyan" (海燕) series of underwater gliders independently developed by Tianjin University (天津大学) maintains the world record for a diving depth of 10,619 meters. The "Haiyan" (海燕) project started in 2002, "The concept of 'national needs' and 'no need for me to succeed' has always supported the team," said Wang Yanhui (王延辉), a professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering.
Facing the future, cultivating talents for building a strong country.
Getting close to large-scale scientific facilities and indulging in the mountains and seas, Tianjin University (天津大学) strives to create a vivid classroom, educating and guiding students to integrate their personal ideals into national needs.
In the new era, Tianjin University (天津大学) actively studies and judges the new requirements for talent quality in the future, takes the initiative to recognize changes, respond to changes, and seek changes, and actively explores the cultivation of outstanding engineering talents.
Recently, after the freshmen of the School of Chemical Engineering registered, they quickly entered the "exam preparation" state, gearing up to participate in the leading class with an admission rate of about 10%.
The School of Chemical Engineering opened up a teaching "experimental field" in 2018, connecting three undergraduate majors, constructing a training system that integrates multidisciplinary, international, and engineering education, and equipping each leading class student with an outstanding scientist mentor. Leading class students can complete undergraduate and master's courses 1 to 2 years in advance, and participate in corporate practice, engineering design, scientific research, and overseas study.
As the leader of the National New Engineering Construction Group, Tianjin University (天津大学) iteratively upgrades the new engineering program and builds a new ecosystem of smart education.
"AI + New Materials," "AI + Smart Water Conservancy," "Smart Medicine"... In early September, Tianjin University's (天津大学) course selection system was "updated," with the first batch of 16 micro-majors for undergraduates to choose from. Focusing on national needs and future trends, Tianjin University (天津大学) promotes the deep integration of artificial intelligence technology and traditional disciplines to enhance students' core competitiveness.
Looking back to the 1980s, Li Shusen (李曙森), Shi Shaoxi (史绍熙), and Wu Yongshi (吴咏诗), the three presidents of the school, took turns thinking about "what is a university for." The proposal jointly drafted by Li Shusen (李曙森) and other four honorary presidents of universities, "To accelerate the construction of a number of key universities in China," became the precursor to the "985 Project" and "211 Project."
"We always adhere to the original mission of cultivating people for the Party and cultivating talents for the country," said Yang Xianjin (杨贤金), Secretary of the Party Committee of Tianjin University (天津大学). "Our students must become talents who adapt to the future, lead the future, and open up the future, to ensure that the cause of the Party and the construction of a strong socialist modern country will have successors."
Daring to be the first, exploring the no-man's land of scientific and educational innovation.
In front of the ultra-clean workbench, doctoral student Yong Tongsheng (勇彤升) holds a pipette and organically combines gene fragments and other "parts" together to design and transform living organisms, as if performing life "magic."
Synthetic biology is known as the "third biotechnology revolution." After more than ten years of cultivation, Tianjin University (天津大学) established the School of Synthetic Biology and Bio-manufacturing and welcomed its first batch of freshmen this autumn.
"Synthetic biology is a disruptive technology for the future," said Yuan Yingjin (元英进), director of the National Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology Technology at Tianjin University (天津大学). "We want to contribute to building a world-class science and technology power."
Guided by scientific and technological development and national strategic needs, Tianjin University (天津大学) explores the "no-man's land" in the wave of industrial change and calibrates its course in the coordinates of scientific and educational innovation.
At the beginning of this year, China's first batch of master's students in intangible cultural heritage graduated from Tianjin University (天津大学). "We must cultivate a large number of intangible cultural heritage protection talents with professional knowledge and cultural responsibility for the country," said Feng Jicai (冯骥才), a professor at Tianjin University (天津大学), who promoted intangible cultural heritage from rescue protection to scientific inheritance and founded China's first interdisciplinary discipline of intangible cultural heritage.
The pace of daring to be the first is unremitting.
Not long ago, the team of Professors Hu Wenbin (胡文彬) and Han Xiaopeng (韩晓鹏) and their collaborators developed a revolutionary "delocalized" electrolyte, allowing "one gram of battery to fly one kilometer." This technology has been first applied to three models of miniature all-electric unmanned aerial vehicles in China.
"Brain-computer interface is a future revolution," said Ming Dong (明东), a professor at Tianjin University (天津大学). A year ago, scientists at Tianjin University (天津大学) used human stem cells to cultivate human-like brain organs and successfully connected them to robots through brain-computer interface technology. This innovative technology, which integrates medicine and engineering, is expected to bring new hope for brain injury rehabilitation.
Tianjin University (天津大学) is deeply involved in brain-computer interaction and human-machine integration, advancing towards the forefront of the field of biomedical engineering. The school has established the country's first undergraduate class in brain-computer interface and promotes the interdisciplinary training of medicine, engineering, computer science, and cognitive science, connecting the "technology chain" and the "talent chain."
"Standing at a new historical starting point, Tianjin University (天津大学) will firmly grasp the historical opportunities of revitalizing the country through science and education and strengthening the country through talents, and fully promote the construction of world-class universities and first-class disciplines, and contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," said Chai Liyuan (柴立元), President of Tianjin University (天津大学).
Anchoring the revitalization of the country through education, bearing in mind the great cause of the country, and adhering to the school motto of "seeking truth from facts" (实事求是 (shí shì qiú shì - "seek truth from facts," be practical and realistic; approach matters objectively)), Tianjin University (天津大学) strives to write a new answer sheet to promote the construction of a strong education country.
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What to do if college graduates miss the golden period of recruitment? Liu Zonghua, a 2025 graduate of Guizhou Equipment Manufacturing Vocational College (贵州装备制造职业学院), delayed deciding on employment due to personal planning reasons. It wasn't until May of this year that he realized the "Golden March and Silver April" had passed, and many of his favorite companies had already ended their campus recruitment. "I was very anxious during that time, not knowing where I should go." Liu Zonghua studied automobile manufacturing and testing technology. Because he missed the peak recruitment period, most of the resumes he sent out disappeared without a trace.
Liu Zonghua sought help from the teachers at the school's Admissions and Employment Office. The school joined the Guizhou Province Employment Training Alliance (贵州省就业培训联盟). After the teachers consulted the regularly updated demand list of alliance companies, they found that a local automobile manufacturing company recently needed five quality engineers. This demand was highly matched with Liu Zonghua's situation in terms of major, skill requirements, and salary. "The teacher contacted me as soon as possible." After assessment, Liu Zonghua quickly received an offer of employment.
At the beginning of this year, the Guizhou Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security (贵州省人力资源和社会保障厅) and other departments jointly issued the "Guizhou Province Employment Training Alliance Action Plan (2025-2027)" (《贵州省就业培训联盟行动计划（2025—2027年）》), which plans to establish employment training alliances with distinct industrial characteristics and regional features within two years, focusing on Guizhou's (贵州) characteristic industries such as new energy vehicles, phosphorus chemicals, and big data. "The alliance is mainly composed of relevant government departments in coordination, with the joint participation of relevant key enterprises, colleges and universities, human resources institutions, vocational skills training bases, and relevant industry associations, aiming to promote the benign interaction of industrial employment, and then solve structural employment contradictions," said Wan Yuanmao (万远茂), Director of the Vocational Capacity Building Division of the Guizhou Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security (贵州省人社厅职业能力建设处处长).
Yang Yang (杨洋), Director of the Admissions and Employment Office of Guizhou Equipment Manufacturing Vocational College (贵州装备制造职业学院招生就业处处长), introduced: "After the establishment of the alliance, companies regularly release demand lists, which not only helps us to push graduate information for job matching, but also facilitates us to adjust curriculum settings and enrollment plans in a timely manner."
In August last year, a car company planned to launch a new energy vehicle in Guiyang (贵阳) and urgently needed more than 600 related talents. "At that time, most graduates had settled their destinations, and the manufacturing of new energy vehicles required certified talents, resulting in a large gap. It took a month to gather the workers," said Wan Yuanmao (万远茂). This year, Guizhou Equipment Manufacturing Vocational College (贵州装备制造职业学院) learned that the company will still have a demand for about 400 employees every year in the future, so it expanded the enrollment of the new energy vehicle technology major by nearly 30%.
Under the alliance mechanism, schools can transform the actual process standards, production tasks, and typical problems of enterprises into teaching resources. Bai Xingwei (白兴伟) is a 2025 graduate of the new energy vehicle technology major of Guizhou Equipment Manufacturing Vocational College (贵州装备制造职业学院). He successfully entered a large automobile manufacturing company. "The teacher used the company's latest work orders to teach us how to troubleshoot faults and how to disassemble car doors. It felt like we were taking classes next to the company's production line. For enterprises, we can directly get started when we join the company, which makes us particularly confident when looking for a job," said Bai Xingwei (白兴伟).
Guizhou (贵州) attaches great importance to the employment of college graduates. In recent years, it has continuously formulated and released implementation plans for employment service tackling actions for college graduates and other young people. At present, Guizhou Province (贵州省) has established 7 employment training alliances, held 321 school-enterprise cooperation "order classes," and cultivated 20,600 talents; Guizhou (贵州) colleges and universities have optimized 41 courses according to the needs of enterprises, promoting the precise training of students to "enter the job upon enrollment."
Return to TopOn September 27th, in the Olympic Forest Park in Ganzhou District (甘州区), Zhangye City (张掖市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), cycling enthusiasts ride through the forest, enjoying the autumn scenery of the poplar forest. In recent years, Ganzhou District (甘州区) has promoted the construction of the "One Park, Three Belts" ecological demonstration project, carrying out greening according to local conditions. The once barren rocky滩 has been transformed into a vibrant urban forest park, becoming a good place for citizens to cycle, exercise, and get close to nature.
Yang Xiao (杨潇) photographed (Image China).
Return to TopThis newspaper's Guangzhou (广州) dispatch on September 29th (Reporter Hu Jian (胡健)) On September 29th, the 2025 National Ancient and Famous Tree Protection Science Popularization and Publicity Week was launched in Guangzhou (广州市), Guangdong Province (广东省), with the theme of "Protecting Ancient and Famous Trees and Inheriting Ecological Civilization." At the launching ceremony, the People's Daily (人民日报) client released the National Ancient and Famous Tree Map (the "Meet Ancient Trees" mini-program). Academician He Jingtang (何镜堂) of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (中国工程院) served as the public spokesperson for Guangdong Province (广东省) to endorse the ancient trees in his hometown. The "National Protected Units · Ancient and Famous Trees" collaborative protection list was also released.
It is reported that China (我国) has launched the third national survey of ancient and famous tree resources and strictly implemented the "Regulations on the Protection of Ancient and Famous Trees." At present, there are approximately 5,081,900 ancient and famous trees in China (我国), of which more than 85,000 are in Guangdong Province (广东省).
The Guangdong Provincial Party Committee (广东省委) and the Provincial Government (省政府) have vigorously implemented the protection and enhancement of ancient and famous trees, built ancient tree parks and green and beautiful ancient tree villages, and continued to carry out the "Ancient Tree Adoption, Green Beauty with Me" fundraising campaign. Currently, all ancient and famous trees in the province have achieved "one tree, one code" and "one map" management, and 210 ancient tree parks (ancient tree gardens) and 106 green and beautiful ancient tree villages have been built. Guangzhou (广州市) has created "digital ID cards" for nearly 10,000 ancient and famous trees in the city, built a smart monitoring platform, and strengthened law enforcement supervision, forming a new pattern of protection led by the government, with the participation of various sectors of society, and the coordinated development of ecology and culture.
Return to TopThis newspaper Shanghai (上海) September 29th (Reporter Cao Lingjuan (曹玲娟)) On September 28th, the launch ceremony of 4K ultra-high-definition channels of Dragon TV (东方卫视), Jiangsu Satellite TV (江苏卫视), Zhejiang Satellite TV (浙江卫视), Shandong Satellite TV (山东卫视), Hunan Satellite TV (湖南卫视), and Sichuan Satellite TV (四川卫视) was held in Shanghai (上海).
It is reported that the ultra-high-definition channels of the 6 provinces and cities satellite TVs were connected to cable TV and IPTV in 31 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities) from 0:00 on September 28th, and were simultaneously launched on new media clients such as China Audiovisual (中国视听), Kankanews (看东方), Z Video (Z视介), Shandong TV Lightning News (闪电新闻), Mango TV (芒果TV), and Sichuan Observation (四川观察). So far, the ultra-high-definition channels of the 9 provinces and cities satellite TVs including Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Guangdong (广东), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), Shandong (山东), Hunan (湖南), Sichuan (四川), and Shenzhen (深圳), which started construction in 2024, have all been launched.
According to the work deployment of the "Ultra-High-Definition Development Year" of the State Administration of Radio and Television (国家广播电视总局) in 2025, on the basis of the large-scale construction of ultra-high-definition channels, by the end of 2025, the newly filmed and produced TV series, online dramas, and documentaries nationwide will basically achieve ultra-high-definition; the proportion of new ultra-high-definition programs on the 6 leading online audio-visual platforms, including Mango TV (芒果TV), iQiyi (爱奇艺), Youku (优酷), Tencent Video (腾讯视频), Bilibili (哔哩哔哩), and Migu Video (咪咕视频), will exceed 40%; ultra-high-definition special zone on-demand services will be launched on both TV screens and mobile screens; and the scale of cable TV and IPTV ultra-high-definition set-top boxes will be nearly 300 million units.
Return to TopBy: 周珊珊
Building an innovation community with deep integration of industry, academia, research, and application, and effectively shortening the "time difference" between technological innovation and the transformation of achievements, will surely accelerate the transformation of technological innovation, this "key variable," into the "maximum increment" of high-quality development.
The opening ceremony was stable and well-executed, the speed competitions were smooth and unrestrained, the combat matches were well-organized, and the autonomous battery swapping was precise and efficient... Recently, the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, the 2025 World Robot Conference, and the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games were held one after another, and the performance of domestic robots was impressive. The strong momentum of the robot industry brings the beautiful vision of "human-machine symbiosis" closer to reality, and also reflects the steady pace of accelerating the transformation of scientific and technological innovation achievements into new quality productive forces.
The shorter the "time difference" between new technologies moving from the laboratory to the production line and from creative ideas to market products, the higher the efficiency of innovation and the stronger the momentum of development. At present, global technological competition is becoming increasingly fierce, and whoever can transform scientific and technological innovation achievements into real productive forces faster will gain an advantage in the competition. It can be said that whether or not the "time difference" between technological innovation and the transformation of achievements can be shortened is not only related to the success or failure of enterprises, but also has a profound impact on the core competitiveness of the country.
At the same time, it should also be seen that from the papers on the bookshelf to the goods on the shelf, it seems to be "only a step away," but in reality, there are "thousands of mountains and rivers." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must rely on the advantages of our country's industrial base and the advantages of our super-large-scale market, strengthen the construction of the national technology transfer system, improve policy support and market services, promote the promotion, application, and iterative upgrading of independently developed products, and transform more scientific and technological achievements from samples into products and form industries." Making simultaneous efforts to promote scientific and technological innovation and the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and truly achieving "being able to receive," "being able to transfer," and "being able to use well," can promote the high-end, intelligent, and green development of industries with high-quality scientific and technological supply, and truly open up the channel from a strong science and technology to a strong enterprise, a strong industry, and a strong economy.
To enhance the ability to "transfer," it is necessary to strengthen the main position of enterprises in innovation. With an annual technology achievement transformation rate of more than 75%, the secret of Zhuzhou Times New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (株洲时代新材料科技股份有限公司) lies in the fact that R&D work is guided by market demand, and a three-level R&D system of "basic research - application development - engineering verification" is established, and a complete innovation chain from material design to engineering transformation is constructed. Forming a mutually reinforcing closed loop between meeting market needs and improving R&D capabilities makes such innovation more efficient.
To eliminate the risk of "not daring to transfer," it is necessary to strengthen the guarantee mechanism and better create an atmosphere that encourages the transformation of scientific and technological achievements. Sichuan (四川) has formulated plans, revised regulations, and introduced measures such as proportional empowerment, confirmation of rights before transformation, and payment after use. In 2024, the number of registered scientific and technological achievements in the province increased by 20% year-on-year, and the registered amount of technology contracts increased by 33.6% year-on-year. The relaxation of the mechanism stimulates the source of living water, so that the "first kilometer" and the "last kilometer" have no worries, and the transformation of scientific and technological achievements is naturally smoother.
To solve the confusion of "not knowing how to transfer" and allow more scientific and technological achievements to "generate gold," it is necessary to do a good job in scientific and technological service support. From scientific and technological innovation to industrial innovation, it is not simply crossing a patent, but a systematic relay. As of the end of June, China (中国) has built 33 national-level manufacturing innovation centers and 241 pilot platforms have been included in the key cultivation library. The construction of industrial innovation platforms continues to advance, providing solid support for the industrialization of achievements. "Technology matchmakers" act as intermediaries, and intermediary platforms provide support, so that enterprises can find technology and technology can find landing scenarios, which improves the speed and efficiency of the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into real productive forces.
"The key to Chinese-style modernization lies in scientific and technological modernization." Achieving a high level of scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement and developing new quality productive forces puts forward a more urgent demand for the integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Grasping the main body, unblocking channels, and creating an ecology, building an innovation community with deep integration of industry, academia, research, and application, and effectively shortening the "time difference" between technological innovation and the transformation of achievements, will surely accelerate the transformation of technological innovation, this "key variable," into the "maximum increment" of high-quality development.
Return to TopBy: 贺国庆
My name is He Guoqing (贺国庆), and I am a "contemporary" of the new China – born on October 1, 1949. I often say that my "fate" was born with the new China, and my "fortune" was completely changed thanks to the new China.
I was born into an ordinary farming family in Weiyuan County (渭源县), Gansu Province (甘肃省). My parents were genuine farmers. Born in the old society, they never dared to dream of going to school. When it came to my generation, the world had changed. A school was built in the village. Although the school conditions were poor, my heart was warmed when I was studying. If it weren't for the new China, how could I have had the blessing of picking up a book? After graduation, I put on a police uniform and was assigned to the Huichuan (会川) Police Station of the Weiyuan County (渭源县) Public Security Bureau. My family was very proud and said, "Our Guoqing (国庆) is promising, thanks to the glory of the new China!" From a rural child to a glorious people's police officer, this was unimaginable before.
At that time, household registration work was like **毛线头缠梳子** (máo xiàn tóu chán shū zi - "wool tangled in a comb," a complete mess). Not to mention computers, there weren't even telephones. Communication relied mainly on shouting, police dispatch relied mainly on walking, and the residents were scattered and the numbers were unclear. No one could say for sure how many people there were in the whole town. But no matter how complicated or troublesome things are, as long as you are willing to put in hard work, there is nothing that cannot be solved. I took a notebook and ran from house to house to conduct a census and registration. For more than a year, I wore out several pairs of cloth shoes before establishing the town's household registration files. I was busy and tired, but my name is "Guoqing (国庆)," which carries responsibility. To dedicate myself to the motherland and serve the people is my original intention and my perseverance.
Throughout my career as a police officer, I have basically never done the kind of sensational things seen in movies and TV dramas, but I dare to say with my chest out that I am worthy of this police uniform and worthy of this name. Every "small matter" of the masses is a "big matter" to me. At that time, transportation was inconvenient, so I lived in the police station almost all year round to prevent the masses from making wasted trips. As long as the procedures were compliant, I never said "come again next time," and I never delayed until "tomorrow." I always reminded myself that I must not underestimate the difficulties of the masses or overestimate the power in my hands.
I remember one time, it was already past 10 p.m., when a disabled person suddenly knocked on the door to apply for a relocation permit, planning to catch the early morning train back to his hometown. Seeing that the procedures were complete, I completed it overnight. I used to joke, "I just love to handle special matters specially." But this is not "privileged handling," but "special handling" for the urgent needs of the masses. In other words, faced with special needs, I accommodate the time of the masses, rather than letting the masses take advantage of my free time. The people have a scale in their hearts, and they remember who does practical things for them. One day, I was eating noodles in a restaurant in town when I met an old man I had served. He said to the people next to him with delight, "This is Police Officer He (贺公安), a very good police officer!" With this sentence, I felt that all my efforts were worth it.
The times are changing rapidly, and household registration work is also different from what it used to be. In the 1980s, when the first generation of ID cards was processed, it was like a "family workshop." From organizing photography and verifying household registrations to converting ages and encoding cards, everything was done manually, and the progress was slow, with an average production cycle of two months. A few years ago, I went to visit a nearby police station and realized that ID cards now have a province-wide "24-hour production and 72-hour delivery" system; through the background network, they can also be processed in different places. Some police stations have specially prepared "cloakrooms" to make it easier for the masses to take good photos. The rapid development since the new era has made my eyes not enough to see, and I can't get enough of seeing it.
In seventy-six years, I have become older and older, but the motherland is still young. From adobe houses to small western-style buildings, from no schooling to good schooling, from handwritten archives to e-government, I have personally witnessed our country's step-by-step progress from poor to rich, from weak to strong, and I have also personally experienced the good days of national prosperity and people's peace. What is the thing I am most proud of in my life? I think, one is being born on October 1st, the same birthday as the new China; the other is wearing a police uniform for a lifetime, not failing the two characters "Guoqing (国庆)," and not failing the opportunities given to me by the new China.
The National Day is coming soon, and thousands of words can be summed up in one sentence – Long live the motherland! I wish you eternal youth and eternal prosperity!
(The author is a retired police officer from Weiyuan County (渭源县), Gansu Province (甘肃省), interviewed and compiled by Wang Jintao (王锦涛), a reporter from this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 金正波
When the concept of "national defense by all the people" is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, it will surely build an indestructible spiritual Great Wall and gather the majestic power to strengthen the country and the army.
At the new semester opening ceremony of Yueshi Primary School in Anyue County (安岳县) , Sichuan (四川), Wu Shaoqing (吴绍卿), a 102-year-old veteran of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, was invited to tell teachers and students the story of his bloody battle against the Japanese. This special "first class of the semester" inspired patriotism and strengthened the sense of security and responsibility.
A country cannot stand without defense, and the people cannot be safe without defense. Enhancing the concept of national defense is a "required course" for everyone. September is "National Defense Education Month," and this year's theme is "Promoting the Spirit of the War of Resistance and Jointly Building the Great Wall of National Defense." Officers and soldiers enter schools to tell military stories; teachers and students enter military camps, and "Young Pioneers" interact with "national defense green" at zero distance; the public visits memorial halls to relive the glorious years... Various localities guide the public and young students to further enhance their awareness of national defense and inspire their strength to forge ahead through carrying out a variety of national defense education activities.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, from the establishment of the Martyrs' Memorial Day and the National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims, to the establishment of a system for awarding honors and commendations to heroes and model workers of the Party and the state, and to holding military parades at important junctures, the social atmosphere of caring for national defense, loving national defense, building national defense, and defending national defense has become even stronger. At the same time, it should also be noted that, having been in an era of peace for a long time, some people's understanding of national defense is limited to "national defense is war," and they believe that "national defense has nothing to do with me." In fact, national defense is not an abstract concept, but is closely linked to daily life and national security. Strengthening national defense education for all people in the new era is a systematic project that requires long-term adherence and attention to practical results. It is necessary to promote the integration of national defense education into daily life, into the education system, and into cultural inheritance, to truly achieve universal participation and full coverage.
Today, the social environment is more open and diverse, and young people have more distinct personalities and more active thinking. Only by innovating methods and approaches can we enhance the attractiveness of national defense education and enhance the public's conscious action.
Transcend traditional preaching and indoctrination, and instead use the power of culture to touch the soul, awaken identity, and inspire consciousness, which will help promote the "internalization in the heart and externalization in action" of national defense culture. For example, Shaanxi (陕西) gives play to the cultural brand effects of "Shaanxi Literature Army," "Shaanxi Opera," and "Northern Shaanxi Folk Songs," and increases support for film and television dramas and stage plays with national defense themes, using cultural masterpieces to lead national defense education. Let national defense education shift from knowledge imparting to value shaping, and from short-term activities to long-term immersion, and national defense culture will surely integrate into all aspects of social life.
Adhering to digital empowerment and enhancing the participation, interest, and interactivity of education can better enhance the attractiveness of national defense education. For example, red memorial halls create immersive spaces and highly restore historical scenes, allowing audiences to gain personal experiences and making national defense education more vivid and lively. Similar practices have both a "positive" value core and a "new" form of carrier, endowing national defense education for all people with richer contemporary connotations, and can better meet young people's thirst for national defense education.
National defense education takes patriotism as its core, and historical sites and various cultural relics all over the vast land are the best textbooks. Liugong Island (刘公岛) in Weihai (威海), Shandong (山东) is full of relics of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Jiaodong (胶东) Special Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共) persisted in carrying out guerrilla warfare even under extremely difficult circumstances. In recent years, Weihai has built a thousand-mile coastal patriotic education demonstration zone in the whole region, connecting 138 patriotic education bases. Making the abstract concept of national security concrete and transforming it into value coordinates that young people can perceive and practice will enhance their determination and confidence to participate in the practice of strengthening the country and the army and devote themselves to the great cause of national rejuvenation.
Although the smoke of gunpowder on the battlefield has dissipated, history must not be forgotten, and peace needs to be defended. When the concept of "national defense by all the people" is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, it will surely build an indestructible spiritual Great Wall and gather the majestic power to strengthen the country and the army.
Return to TopMore than a hundred types of aircraft, ground equipment, and retired classic equipment were on display, and a number of advanced aero-engines and component products made a significant appearance... Not long ago, the 2025 Air Force Aviation Open Day and Changchun Air Show (长春航空展) were held in Changchun (长春), Jilin (吉林). This aerospace event, which integrates the display of national heavy equipment, the dissemination of aviation culture, the aggregation of industrial ecology, and the popular science experience for all, vividly presents the new achievements in the construction of the People's Air Force and the development of China's aviation industry.
This is precisely:
Sharpening swords and patrolling the sky, competing for prominence,
An array of heavy equipment probes the firmament.
The masses look up to the cloud-soaring skills,
A glimpse reveals the innovative momentum like a rainbow.
Kang Zhengyue (康正悦)
Return to TopBy: 刘 莉
During the summer vacation, many popular tourist destinations introduced relevant subsidy policies, effectively promoting consumption growth. The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays will bring a new round of tourism consumption boom, and the tourism market remains at a high level of popularity.
The key to whether subsidy policies can effectively stimulate consumption lies in whether the subsidies are precise. Traditional distribution methods often have problems such as concentrated distribution periods, complicated verification procedures, and limited participating merchants, which affect the efficiency of fund utilization. This summer, some regions creatively adopted a "precise customer group-oriented subsidy + AI intelligent verification + government direct subsidy to tourists" distribution model, focusing on precision and intelligence, which greatly improved the effectiveness of the subsidies.
Tourism consumption subsidies should play the role of 四两拨千斤 (sì liǎng bō qiān jīn - "four ounces move a thousand pounds," to use minimal force to achieve maximum effect). The continued prosperity of the tourism market requires both the full release of consumer demand and the strong support of high-quality products and services. Only by combining consumption subsidies with high-quality tourism supply can we truly stimulate consumption willingness, and only then can subsidy investment be transformed into consumption vitality, promoting the healthy development of the tourism market. When formulating subsidy policies, local governments should focus on guiding enterprises to improve product and service quality, promote business innovation and value-added improvements, in order to meet the increasingly diverse needs of consumers. It is necessary to take improving the popularity and reputation of tourist destinations as a guide, and enhance the brand influence of tourist destinations through government-enterprise collaboration to achieve industrial transformation and upgrading.
For policy effects to be long-term and sustainable, it is necessary to promote the transformation from short-term stimulus to long-term benefits. When formulating policies, local financial capacity should be comprehensively considered, the scale and direction of fund use should be scientifically planned, and the focus should be on product innovation and service improvement, continuously enhancing the inherent competitiveness and attractiveness of the tourism market.
The issuance of tourism consumption subsidies is only the first step. The good reputation brought by good policies needs to be carefully managed to be consolidated and continued. Continuing to strengthen the precise delivery and model innovation of subsidies, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of subsidy funds, and establish and improve a long-term mechanism can help the tourism market achieve high-quality and sustainable development, and make consumption subsidies a powerful lever for promoting quality and efficiency improvement in the industry.
(Excerpted from *Economic Daily* (《经济日报》), originally titled "Decoding the Code of Subsidies to Leverage Consumption")
Return to TopBy: 姜晓丹
[Phenomenon] In the South China Sea off Zhuhai (珠海), Guangdong (广东) Province, China's independently developed world's first megawatt-class floating wave power generation device, "Nankun (南鲲) No.," rises and falls with the waves. Its average daily power generation can reach 10,000 kilowatt-hours, which can meet the daily electricity needs of about 1,500 households. In Lingshui Li Autonomous County (陵水黎族自治县), Hainan (海南) Province, a commercial submarine data center has been operating stably for more than two years, using seawater as a natural cold source to effectively reduce energy consumption and greatly improve efficiency. With the continuous improvement of development and utilization levels, the potential of the ocean, this blue treasure house, is further released, vividly interpreting: "Cultivating the sea and raising fish, developing the marine economy has great potential and a bright future."
[Commentary]
For a relatively long period in history, human interaction with the ocean has mainly revolved around "the benefits of developing fisheries and salt" and "the convenience of navigation." The traditional concept of "cultivating the sea and raising fish" is often associated with fishing boats on the blue waves, scattered aquaculture cages, or swaying kelp fields. Today, the continuous advancement of high-quality marine economic development is endowing "cultivating the sea and raising fish" with new and rich connotations.
The novelty lies in the updated methods. The world's first 150,000-ton intelligent fishery large-scale aquaculture vessel, "Guoxin (国信) No. 1 2-1," innovatively uses the "ship-borne tank farming" model, designed to produce approximately 3,600 tons of high-quality fish annually. The salmon aquaculture vessel "Suhai (苏海) No. 1" is equipped with water quality monitoring, automatic feeding, intelligent control and other systems, which can realize "immediate capture, processing, production and sales," helping to improve the freshness, supply stability and market competitiveness of domestic salmon.
The Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence and other technologies are deeply integrated into modern marine ranches. Relying on technological empowerment, traditional ranching and fishing are realizing a transformation from relying on the weather to knowing the weather. Large truss cages and aquaculture projects precisely regulate feed feeding, and satellite remote sensing and satellite communication technologies provide "long-range vision" and "sensitive hearing" for going to sea... The transformation and upgrading of marine fisheries towards informatization, intelligence and modernization provides a strong guarantee for realizing "storing grain in the sea" and enriching the "blue granary."
The novelty lies in the innovation of content. The diversity of marine energy is beyond imagination, such as using the temperature difference between the ocean surface and the deep sea to generate electricity, and using the salinity difference between fresh water and sea water to generate energy. The "Cold Spring Ecosystem Research Device," a national major scientific and technological infrastructure project that was fully launched in Guangzhou (广州) this year, will help explore the huge potential value of methane and cold spring organisms in cold spring areas.
Accelerating the tackling of key technologies in deep-sea exploration and operation, as well as the research and development of marine technology equipment, so that more energy resources that were originally hidden in the deep sea or could not be developed and utilized on a large scale can enter people's lives, can inject new vitality into marine economic development.
The novelty lies in industrial innovation. From the entry of a new marine Class 1 drug for immune anti-tumor into Phase II clinical trials, to the first voyage of a domestically produced large cruise ship transporting 600,000 inbound and outbound passengers in one year, and to China's first research and experimental project for the integrated development of offshore wind power and marine ranching generating more than 2 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and achieving nearly 100 million yuan in annual aquaculture income, the development highlights of marine characteristic industries continue to emerge, and the business formats are becoming increasingly diversified.
Aiming at the goal of "strengthening, optimizing and expanding," turning the blue sea into industrial highlands, the "blue engine" of the marine economy will burst out with more surging momentum.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Promoting Chinese-style modernization must promote the high-quality development of the marine economy and embark on a path of strengthening the country through the sea with Chinese characteristics." The deeper we advance into the ocean, the more likely we are to enter areas that predecessors have never set foot in, and the less ready-made paths and methods there are to follow. To bravely venture into the "deep-sea no-man's land" and expand the new "opening mode" of the marine economy, we must seize the "bull nose" of innovation, strengthen original and leading scientific and technological research, and promote the high-level self-reliance and self-improvement of marine science and technology. At the same time, we must abandon the old path of some countries developing while polluting, adhere to the equal emphasis on development and protection, and the simultaneous implementation of pollution prevention and ecological restoration, care for the ocean as we care for life, and strive to build a harmonious marine ecological environment between humans and the sea.
The blue sea offers unlimited opportunities, and the marine economy has unlimited prospects. Accelerating the development of new quality productive forces in the marine sector in accordance with local conditions, accelerating the construction of a modern marine industrial system, and doing a good job in the new era of "cultivating the sea and raising fish" and "managing the blue sea" will surely help the construction of a maritime power to continuously achieve new achievements and make greater contributions to human marine undertakings.
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Return to TopBy: 《中国经济周刊》记者 孙 冰 孙庭阳
Starting in 2024, six departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), have jointly launched a gradient cultivation action for smart factories for two consecutive years, carrying out gradient cultivation at four levels: basic, advanced, excellent, and leading. Data shows that since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China has built more than 35,000 basic-level smart factories, more than 7,000 advanced-level smart factories, and more than 230 excellent-level smart factories. The first batch of leading smart factory cultivation work is also actively being promoted. With precise policy guidance and enterprises' proactive changes, the manufacturing industry is continuously transforming and upgrading, embracing intelligence, and the construction of a new type of industrialization is surging with momentum.
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Improving the level of intelligent manufacturing and reshaping the world's perception of "Made in China."
Time goes back more than ten years. In terms of scale, China has become the world's largest manufacturing country. However, many Chinese consumers choose to bring back daily necessities from abroad, which has aroused reflection on the "large but not strong" nature of Chinese manufacturing.
"Developing intelligent manufacturing is a necessity of the situation, a driving force for development, and a need for a strong country," said Wang Ruihua (王瑞华), former first-level inspector of the Second Department of Equipment Industry of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部). She introduced that the department she was in at the time was responsible for intelligent manufacturing. At that time, many domestic enterprises had a relatively superficial understanding of the significance of intelligent manufacturing and lacked transformation experience. "In this case, we proposed that, on the one hand, we should first conduct pilot projects to explore experience and promote replicable models through demonstration. On the other hand, we should adapt to local conditions and implement policies according to enterprises, which is also based on the reality that China's manufacturing industry has coexisting electrification, automation, and digitalization," Wang Ruihua (王瑞华) said.
In Wang Ruihua's (王瑞华) view, the "13th Five-Year Plan" was a pilot exploration stage for intelligent manufacturing, the "14th Five-Year Plan" is a stage of deepening intelligent manufacturing scenarios, and the "15th Five-Year Plan" may enter a stage of large-scale popularization of intelligent manufacturing and in-depth integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence with advanced manufacturing technologies and lean management technologies. "With the strong support of the country, all regions, departments, and enterprises have taken the initiative to achieve remarkable results in intelligent manufacturing, and have also played a leading role in exploring new models and spawning new business forms," Wang Ruihua (王瑞华) said.
Today, from the "old three items" such as clothing, furniture, and home appliances to the "new three items" such as new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products, "Made in China" has a new image of high-end, intelligent, and green, reshaping the world's perception of "Made in China." Taking toilet seats as an example, data shows that in 2024, the annual production of China's smart toilet seat industry was 13.72 million units, accounting for 72% of the world's total production, ranking first in the world.
Significant results have been achieved in intelligent manufacturing, which is integrated into all aspects of production.
Intelligent manufacturing requires smart factories. Hao Yucheng (郝玉成), a member of the National Intelligent Manufacturing Expert Committee and deputy head of the National Intelligent Manufacturing Standardization Expert Advisory Group, introduced that a smart factory is a new type of factory that uses a new generation of information technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence to achieve comprehensive intelligentization of production equipment, production processes, and production operations.
Intelligence is reflected in every aspect of the factory. In the research and development design stage, Midea Group (美的集团) can generate thousands of appearance designs and internal structure schemes for air conditioners in a short period of time by introducing generative artificial intelligence technology; in the production and operation stage, the intelligent controlled rolling and cooling system deployed in the hot rolling workshop of Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron and Steel Base (宝钢湛江钢铁基地) has increased the qualified rate of hot-rolled steel plate size accuracy from 92% to 99.1%; in the quality control stage, Huawei's (华为) Songshan Lake Terminal Intelligent Manufacturing Base (松山湖终端智能制造基地) has reduced the defect rate to 0.5ppm (parts per million) through an artificial intelligence-driven "digital prototype + flexible mass production" platform.
Currently, the development of intelligent manufacturing is entering a new stage. Starting in 2024, six departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), launched the intelligent factory gradient cultivation action, with the goal of cultivating China's own brand of intelligent factory evaluation system and creating an "upgraded version" of intelligent manufacturing.
"China has comprehensively deployed and promoted intelligent manufacturing for more than 10 years and has achieved significant results, but many deeper problems and needs have gradually emerged, such as supply chain optimization, industrial chain collaboration, and the integration of new generation technologies such as artificial intelligence, which all need to be promoted to create an 'upgraded version' of intelligent manufacturing," said Jiang Baihua (蒋白桦), a member of the National Intelligent Manufacturing Expert Committee and an expert in the National Intelligent Manufacturing Standardization Expert Advisory Group.
Jiang Baihua (蒋白桦) introduced that the intelligent factory gradient cultivation action system is complete. On the one hand, from the guidance of top-level design and the support of national think tanks, to the introduction of a series of policies by various provinces in combination with their actual conditions, to standard leadership, striving for international discourse power, and the cultivation of system solutions, a spiraling closed loop of iterative advancement is formed. On the other hand, the action goals and paths are clear, and different goals and path guidance are given to enterprises with different foundations, scales, and industries.
"Smart factories look very complex, but they are actually an organic coordination of core elements such as hardware as nerve endings, talents as wisdom hubs, and production processes. The next upgrade of smart factories will be a combination of innovative talents, smarter machines, and more flexible processes," said Li Shaokai (李少凯), an equipment engineer at Haier's (海尔) Tianjin Washing Machine Interconnected Factory.
"Smart factories are not just a 'transformation' of a single factory, but more importantly, a 'collective transformation' of the entire supply chain," said Li Muzhai (李沐斋), assistant researcher at the Institute of Industrial Policies of the China Center for Information Industry Development (CCID) (中国电子信息产业发展研究院（赛迪研究院)). He believes that China's vigorous promotion of smart factory construction is not only an inevitable choice to adapt to the new round of global technological revolution and industrial transformation, but also an active move to develop new quality productive forces, build a modern industrial system, and seize the commanding heights of the new round of global manufacturing competition.
Gradient cultivation of smart factories, small and medium-sized enterprises are an important force.
Smart factories are not an exclusive topic for large enterprises. "Among the more than 500,000 manufacturing enterprises above designated size in China, small and medium-sized enterprises account for the vast majority, and most of them are private enterprises. They are an important force in the transformation and upgrading of China's manufacturing industry," Jiang Baihua (蒋白桦) said.
What are the difficulties in the transformation and upgrading of small and medium-sized enterprises? Jiang Baihua (蒋白桦) believes that there are three main aspects: First, financial and resource constraints. Most small and medium-sized enterprises are in a passive following state in the industrial chain, have weak resource coordination capabilities, and their transformation and upgrading are constrained by the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain. At the same time, digital transformation requires continuous investment, and small and medium-sized enterprises have thin profits and often face the dilemma of survival and development. Second, there is a shortage of technology and talent. Most small and medium-sized enterprises have insufficient equipment networking rates and limited data collection and analysis capabilities, making it difficult to support intelligent decision-making. High-end talents are unwilling to go to small and medium-sized enterprises, and enterprises sometimes spend a lot of money but cannot retain people. Third, lean management has not been widely adopted, production processes are rough, and there are many problems such as fragmented processes and intersecting moving lines, making it difficult to achieve standardization.
In response to the above pain points, the gradient cultivation action has made targeted deployments and guidance. For example, small and medium-sized enterprises can compare with gradient cultivation, first achieve the basic level, and strive to achieve the advanced level. For excellent and leading enterprises, they are required to empower externally and assume the "chain owner" responsibility of driving small and medium-sized enterprises. For example, the cultivation plan includes the construction of intelligent manufacturing service standards and service provider ecology to help small and medium-sized enterprises combine their own realities and use external brains and external forces to achieve intelligent transformation.
"Government guidance, supply empowerment, leading enterprises driving, and gradient cultivation," Li Muzhai (李沐斋) suggested that all parties should play an active role: through government guidance and policy support, help enterprises clarify the direction and path of intelligent upgrading; strengthen the development and utilization of intelligent manufacturing equipment, industrial software, systems, etc., and accelerate the cultivation of intelligent manufacturing system solution providers; through leading enterprises driving, form an industrial ecology of collaboration between large, medium, and small enterprises; step by step, enterprises accumulate experience by gradually replacing and upgrading manufacturing links and processes based on business development needs, and gradually move towards higher-level smart factories.
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A stage, three generations of singers, a wonderful performance. A bright moon, a sky full of stars, endless melodies. The "Greater Bay Area, Rising Bright Moon" 2025 Greater Bay Area Film and Music Gala brings together many popular filmmakers and musicians, performing classic movements amidst the dazzling high-tech stage lighting, adding a touch of golden autumn splendor to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The gala interprets the theme of "One World, One Love," conveying the sincere feelings of hearts linked together. Ling Feng (凌峰), an 80-year-old Taiwanese singer, sang "My Love, My Country." Tsai Chin (蔡琴) performed the memorable "Who is Knocking at My Window." Zhou Shen (周深) sang "The Song of Seven Sons" to Macao. Shan Yichun (单依纯)'s heartfelt "Lord" integrated 16 classic Teresa Teng (邓丽君) songs... A strong sense of kinship, homesickness, and patriotism converged, highlighting sincere feelings.
The gala showcased the Chinese people's self-confidence, pride, and spirit. The song "Returning Home" expressed the pursuit and recognition of Chinese culture, expressing love for the motherland and the hope for reunion. The stage screen for "My Love, My Country" played images of the September 3rd military parade. Ling Feng's emotional singing and the lofty aspirations of a strong country deeply touched and inspired everyone. The song "Descendants of the Dragon" includes you and me, encouraging us to join hands and be steadfast on the road to realizing our dreams of rejuvenation.
The gala presented the charm of outstanding traditional Chinese culture and promoted cultural exchange. Dancers portraying the art of the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) murals, carrying the vicissitudes of thousands of years, entered Macao's oldest existing Western-style theater, the Dom Pedro V Theatre (岗顶剧院), and jointly performed a vivid movement of civilization exchange and mutual learning, using musical song and dance to bring people closer together and give new meaning to notes.
Singing classics is to remember, but also to inherit and promote in innovation. Two generations of singers performed "Walking Through the Coffee Shop," evoking the audience's youthful memories of the "coffee shop" and blending their love for a better life. "Forgotten Times" flowed from the 1970s, not only becoming a bond connecting the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, but also a "hit product" connecting generations, and the adapted saxophone music radiated new vitality.
The gala has an epilogue and a full stop, but the melody of life never stops. "Every Day in My Life" lets us sing about a better life; in "The Sun and Moon in My Heart," let us sing about every sunrise and sunset... Between cadence and balance, let us live up to our youth and jointly write a new and splendid chapter of coordinated development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with confidence and pride.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 29th (Reporter Liu Yang (刘阳)) On the occasion of celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, from September 28th to 29th, China Media Group held deepened cooperation ceremonies in Macao (澳门) and Hong Kong (香港) respectively, reaching a number of cooperation consensuses with all sectors of Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门). Nine high-quality film and television programs from China Media Group, including the documentary film "Victory Day Parade," were launched simultaneously for screenings in both regions.
At the event, China Media Group reached practical cooperation with the Macao Special Administrative Region Government (澳门特别行政区政府), Macao Broadcasting Corporation (澳门广播电视股份有限公司), University of Macau (澳门大学), and Hong Kong Tourism Board (香港旅游发展局) respectively, focusing on news reporting, talent exchange, external communication, and sports events.
As the main broadcasting organization for the 15th National Games and the National Para Games and Special Olympics Games, China Media Group will also cooperate with Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门) to promote the publicity and promotion of the 15th National Games and the National Para Games and Special Olympics Games, as well as the broadcasting of sports events. In addition, China Media Group authorized Macao Broadcasting Corporation (澳门广播电视股份有限公司) with the media rights for the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Macao on September 29th (Reporter Fu Zimei (富子梅)) The "Endless Exploration: China's Aerospace, Aviation, and Maritime" exhibition opened on the 29th at the Macao Science Center (澳门科学馆). The exhibition comprehensively showcases China's latest achievements in the aerospace, aviation, and maritime fields, inspiring the public in Macao, especially young people, with interest and enthusiasm for scientific and technological innovation.
The exhibition takes "technology + popular science, achievements + culture, visit + experience" as its concept, with many exhibits making their debut in Macao. Highlight exhibits include: samples from the front side of the moon collected by Chang'e-5 (嫦娥五号) and the first human samples from the far side of the moon collected by Chang'e-6 (嫦娥六号), the Chang'e-6 (嫦娥六号) return capsule and parachute, aircraft models such as the J-20 (歼—20), Y-20 (运—20), and Z-20 (直—20), and models of the "three pearls" on the crown of the shipbuilding industry, such as the Shandong (山东舰) ship, the "Adora Magic City (爱达·魔都号)" large cruise ship, and large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The Macao Special Zone (澳门专区) showcases Macao's achievements in the aerospace and maritime fields, as well as its cooperation with the mainland. This exhibition will last until October 12th.
Return to TopOn September 26th, the 2025 International Energy and Electric Power Engineering Innovation and Cooperation Development Conference and the 75th Anniversary Achievement Exhibition of China Power Planning & Engineering Institute (中国电力规划设计协会) were held in Beijing (北京). This conference was jointly hosted by China Power Engineering Consulting Group Co., Ltd. (中国电力工程顾问集团有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "CPECC (中电工程)"), North China Electric Power University (华北电力大学), China Electricity Council (中国电力规划设计协会), and *Energy* magazine. The conference aims to build a cross-field and cross-regional global dialogue platform, showcase China's energy and electric power engineering development history and major achievements, share cutting-edge technology trends in energy and electric power engineering, explore opportunities and challenges in response to global energy transformation, and contribute to addressing global climate change and promoting regional economic transformation.
More than 500 high-level representatives and authoritative experts from government agencies, the business community, academia, and international organizations in the energy and electric power fields, as well as relevant units and department heads and related personnel from China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司), participated in the event. The participating experts shared insights and perspectives on topics such as energy security and energy transition under the "dual carbon" goals, clean and efficient utilization technology and practice of coal, the development and challenges of new power systems, reflections and practices on energy science and technology innovation, and several key technologies and research progress in coal-fired power generation supporting energy transition.
The conference featured the 75th Anniversary Achievement Exhibition of China Power Planning & Engineering Institute (中国电力规划设计协会) and simultaneously held two sub-forums: "International Energy Transition and Green Development" and "High-Quality Development of Energy Planning, Design, and Equipment Technology." Participating guests conducted in-depth discussions on global energy green and low-carbon transition, planning and design, and energy equipment technology innovation.
At the conference site, monographs organized and compiled by CPECC (中电工程), such as *Building a New Energy System—From Theory to Practice* and *Original Technology Source of High-Altitude Wind Power Generation: Parachute Ladder Ground-Based High-Altitude Wind Power Generation Technology*, were released. *Building a New Energy System—From Theory to Practice* starts from the overall trend of China's energy transition, combines the situation, theory, technology, market, and practice, and deeply analyzes the feasibility of China's construction of a new energy system. It not only provides theoretical support for the road choice of building a new energy system but also provides referable solutions, operation models, and practical support for the implementation path of building a new energy system. *Original Technology Source of High-Altitude Wind Power Generation: Parachute Ladder Ground-Based High-Altitude Wind Power Generation Technology* provides support for the national key research and development plan "Key Technologies and Equipment for Large Parachute Ladder Ground-Based High-Altitude Wind Power Generation" scientific research project, which is conducive to accelerating the tackling of cutting-edge and disruptive development and utilization technologies of renewable energy, promoting high-level self-reliance and self-improvement of high-altitude wind power generation technology, realizing the large-scale application and sustainable development of high-altitude wind energy resources, and contributing wisdom to promoting China's large-scale clean energy utilization and helping the global energy green and low-carbon transition and the realization of the "dual carbon" goals.
CPECC's (中电工程) development path began in 1950 and is now a key subsidiary of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司), a Fortune Global 500 company. It is committed to building a world-class integrated energy and electric power and infrastructure engineering company, mainly engaged in planning research, consulting, evaluation, engineering survey, design, service, engineering general contracting, investment and operation, and related proprietary technology product development in the fields of energy and electric power and infrastructure. Its business scope covers five major sectors: new energy and new power, traditional power, ecological environment protection, urban construction, and digital and information. It ranks first in the ENR "Top 60 Chinese Engineering Design Enterprises" and has remained in first place for six consecutive years. It is one of the world's largest energy design consulting companies.
CPECC (中电工程) has always resonated with the development of the industry and has fully participated in and witnessed the 75-year development of China's electric power planning and design. Over the past 75 years, China's electric power planning and design has achieved leapfrog development from serving industrialization to supporting modernization and then to leading green and low-carbon transition. Looking to the future, CPECC (中电工程) will firmly implement national strategies, accelerate the planning and construction of new energy systems, develop multi-energy complementarity, and achieve coordinated operation of wind, solar, hydro, thermal, and nuclear power; promote multi-storage joint regulation, and explore unified scheduling of pumped storage, electrochemical, hydrogen energy, etc.; and achieve multi-industry synergy, allowing power to deeply integrate with transportation, construction, and industry. At the same time, it will firmly implement the internationalization strategy, always adhere to the concept of open cooperation and win-win development, actively respond to the "Belt and Road" initiative, carry out transnational energy cooperation planning and design research, promote technological innovation and international cooperation, and help China's electric power planning and design go global.
Data source: China Power Engineering Consulting Group Co., Ltd. (中国电力工程顾问集团有限公司)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 蕊
Even new materials without blood and flesh can "blush"?
In April of this year, the International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition was held in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东). At the Dawn Group (道恩集团) booth, a beam of light shone on a newly developed elastomer material, its surface flushed red, like a human's cheeks when blushing.
"The new elastomer material we are developing can simulate human skin in the future, allowing bionic robots to have more 'expressions'," said Liu Lei (刘蕾), Elastomer R&D Manager of Shandong Dawn Polymer Material Co., Ltd. (山东道恩高分子材料股份有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Dawn Co., Ltd. (道恩股份)"), a subsidiary of Dawn Group (道恩集团).
This technology company, active at the forefront of international new materials, was just an inconspicuous private enterprise in Longkou (龙口) City, Yantai (烟台), Shandong (山东) Province, many years ago.
In 1991, Yu Xiaoning (于晓宁), Chairman of Dawn Group (道恩集团), started his business in Longkou (龙口) City with 5 employees and 200,000 yuan. In 2002, the company reached a turning point. A message from Zhang Liqun (张立群), then a professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Beijing University of Chemical Technology (北京化工大学), made Yu Xiaoning's (于晓宁) eyes light up - high-performance thermoplastic elastomer (TPV) materials had made breakthroughs in the laboratory.
"TPV can be easily processed like plastic at high temperatures, has the high elasticity of rubber after cooling, and is green, environmentally friendly, and recyclable. Automotive seals and aerospace seals cannot do without it," Yu Xiaoning (于晓宁) introduced. "At that time, only four countries in the world, the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, and Italy, could manufacture it. We had to import it at a high price and were often 'bottlenecked'."
This technology had not even undergone pilot testing, and the investment risk was so great that no one dared to touch it, but Yu Xiaoning (于晓宁) took a fancy to the project. "A small city private enterprise dares to touch international cutting-edge technology?" Faced with such doubts, Yu Xiaoning (于晓宁) took action: investing more than 10 million yuan and jointly establishing a research and development center with Beijing University of Chemical Technology (北京化工大学) to promote TPV from the laboratory to industrialization.
Without mature experience, the team could only 摸着石头过河 (mō zhe shí tou guò hé - "feel for stones to cross the river," to feel one's way; to proceed with caution). "The mixing process relied entirely on manual labor. From dawn to dusk, everyone was immersed in experiments, grabbing a few bites to eat next to the machine," Tian Hongchi (田洪池), General Manager of Dawn Co., Ltd. (道恩股份), recalled. In the high-temperature workshop, clothes were wet and then dry, and salt frost often formed on the back.
Persistence eventually paid off. In 2006, China's first TPV production line with completely independent intellectual property rights was built and put into operation at Dawn (道恩). In 2008, the technology won the second prize of the National Technology Invention Award.
Since then, the company has launched an attack on a new "bottleneck" technology - hydrogenated nitrile rubber. This rubber with excellent comprehensive performance is a material urgently needed for special equipment such as domestic large aircraft, and its production technology has long been monopolized by foreign countries. After 9 years of continuous research, in 2019, Dawn (道恩) produced the first piece of hydrogenated nitrile rubber, making China the third country after Japan and Germany to have completely independent intellectual property rights for the preparation technology of this material.
Today, Dawn Group (道恩集团) has become the chain owner enterprise of the high-end chemical industry chain in Longkou (龙口) City and the leading enterprise of characteristic industrial clusters in Shandong (山东) Province.
In the new materials exhibition center, Wang Hong (王红), R&D Director of Dawn Co., Ltd. (道恩股份), pointed to a row of plastic particles and said: "These are recycled materials that have 'had a good sleep and recovered their strength'."
"Sleeping" is a vivid metaphor used by Wang Hong (王红) for the process of waste plastic being reborn. "Traditional recycled plastics often experience performance degradation and can only be used in downgraded applications. We use innovative technical means to allow waste plastics to be 'recycled without downgrading'," Wang Hong (王红) explained. "Just like people need a good sleep when they are tired, when plastics are fatigued, we use technology to give them a 'deep rest' and restore their original performance."
In 2024, Dawn Group (道恩集团) joined hands with a company under Haier Smart Home (海尔智家) to establish a company focusing on the research and development and production of recycled plastics. Haier (海尔) provides a stable source of waste household appliance plastics, while Dawn (道恩) uses its "awakening" skills. According to calculations, Dawn's (道恩) recycled plastic only generates 0.452 tons of carbon emissions per ton, which is 80% lower than that of virgin plastic.
"In the past, companies didn't like to use recycled plastics, but now they are actively coming to us," Wang Hong (王红) said. Dawn's (道恩) recycled plastic has passed international authoritative certification and is used not only in household appliances but also in automotive component fields.
In recent years, Dawn (道恩) has also frequently made moves in other cutting-edge fields: in the field of automotive materials, a new type of thermoplastic elastomer material for high gas barrier layers for tires is about to complete road running tests, which will help the tire industry achieve lightweight and green upgrades; in the field of low-altitude economy, the polycarbonate material jointly developed with Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学) has been applied to the manufacture of low-altitude aircraft...
"As long as the country needs it, we will resolutely gnaw down on even the toughest bones," Yu Xiaoning (于晓宁) said.
(Wu Yuemin (吴月民) participated in the writing)
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The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays are approaching, and many people have planned outbound travel itineraries. In recent years, with the continuous improvement of China's (中国) opening-up level, the "circle of friends" for visa-free policies has continued to expand, providing more convenience for Chinese (中国) citizens to travel abroad.
As of July 2025, Chinese (中国) citizens holding ordinary passports can enter more than 90 countries and regions visa-free or with visa on arrival, with common destinations covering multiple continents: Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Maldives in Asia; Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Belarus in Europe; Mauritius and Seychelles in Africa; Barbados, Grenada, and the Bahamas in the Americas, etc.
"Although visa-free policies bring convenience for everyone to 'travel on a whim,' it should be noted that these agreements mainly apply to short-term travel purposes such as tourism, visiting relatives, and business visits," said Yang Lele (杨乐乐), Deputy Captain of the Second Enforcement Team of the Fourth Enforcement Brigade of the Beijing (北京) Border Inspection Station. "If you plan to engage in long-term activities such as work or study at the destination, you still need to apply for the corresponding type of visa in advance."
Visa-free policies are dynamically adjusted according to the laws and regulations of the destination country and region. Yang Lele (杨乐乐) recommends that travelers be sure to confirm the latest requirements through official channels such as the China (中国) Consular Service Network and the National Immigration Administration Service Platform before traveling. At the same time, prepare round-trip tickets, hotel booking orders, and other materials in advance to avoid affecting entry due to incomplete documents or policy changes.
What other precautions should Chinese (中国) citizens take when traveling abroad?
Check document information in advance and plan your travel itinerary reasonably. Duan Yi (段毅), Captain of the Second Enforcement Team of the Fourth Enforcement Brigade of the Beijing (北京) Border Inspection Station, reminds that passports and other entry-exit documents are important identity credentials. Before traveling, carefully check the document information of yourself and your companions to ensure that the documents are valid and free from damage or defects. If documents are lost or damaged, submit materials to the Chinese (中国) embassy or consulate abroad as soon as possible to apply for replacement or reissuance to ensure a smooth return trip. In addition, during peak travel times such as holidays, it is recommended to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours in advance to allow sufficient time for check-in, baggage check-in, and customs clearance procedures to avoid missing the flight. If you encounter difficulties during customs clearance, you can call the National Immigration Administration's 12367 service hotline at any time, or directly explain the situation to the immigration management police on duty and seek help.
Strengthen overseas risk prevention and be alert to illegal and criminal activities. During travel abroad, enhance risk prevention awareness and pay attention to personal and property safety, especially be alert to overseas telecommunications network fraud. "Some criminals take advantage of job seekers' eagerness to find employment and painstakingly weave lies about high welfare and low threshold overseas jobs," said Wang Bo (王博), instructor of the Fourth Enforcement Team of the Repatriation Review Office of the Beijing (北京) Border Inspection Station. In recent years, the National Immigration Administration has reported a large number of typical cases of people being deceived into participating in illegal telecommunications network fraud activities overseas after believing in "high-paying overseas recruitment." Criminals mainly publish recruitment information with generous salaries through online platforms, and then write "personalized" scripts for people of different ages, professional backgrounds, and educational levels, deceiving job seekers to border provinces and forcing them to smuggle out of the country to telecommunications fraud parks.
The border inspection police especially remind that enjoying visa-free entry does not mean that you can stay indefinitely. Be sure to strictly abide by the duration of stay stipulated by the destination country and region. Overstaying may not only result in fines and repatriation, but may also restrict re-entry. In addition, during your stay abroad, you should respect local laws and regulations, customs, and religious beliefs, travel in a civilized manner, and consciously maintain the good international image of Chinese (中国) citizens.
Return to TopThis newspaper Urumqi (乌鲁木齐), September 29th (Reporter Zhang He (张贺)) The 163rd event of the "Core Socialist Values Hundred Lectures" co-sponsored by the Bureau of Publicity and Education of the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部宣教局) and Guangming Daily (光明日报社) was held on the 29th in Korla (库尔勒市), Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture (巴音郭楞蒙古自治州), Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区). Wu Bo (吴波), Deputy Director of the Institute of Ecological Protection and Restoration, and Director of the Desertification Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Forestry (中国林业科学研究院), gave a speech entitled "Staying True to the Original Intention of Desertification Control and Building a Green Great Wall."
In the lecture, Wu Bo (吴波) introduced the causes and hazards of desertification, and vividly described the great achievements and valuable experiences of China's desertification prevention and control work through the arduous efforts of generations. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought, China's desertification control has been comprehensively promoted, creating a "green miracle" of desert turning into oasis and wasteland turning into forest.
Wu Bo (吴波) said that desertification control and sand prevention are not only ecological issues, but also livelihood projects concerning the well-being of hundreds of millions of people, and strategic projects concerning the sustainable development of the Chinese nation. We must firmly establish the concept that green mountains and clear waters are golden mountains and silver mountains, adhere to systematic governance, scientific planning, and differentiated policies according to regions, respect nature, adapt to local conditions, better promote the construction of a beautiful China, and firmly promote the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
At the event, Fu Xinxi (付新禧), the son of Fu Zhizhou (付志周), the "Integrity Star" of 2024, affectionately told the touching story of his father's forty years of planting trees in the Gobi Desert (戈壁沙漠) regardless of difficulties and dangers, and shared his experience of adhering to his father's will and exploring a development model that unifies desertification prevention and control with ecological prosperity for the people.
This event was organized by the Publicity Department of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区党委宣传部) and Guangming Online (光明网), and co-organized by the Bazhou (巴州) Party Committee Propaganda Department. Guangming Online (光明网) and Guangming Daily (光明日报) client broadcast the event live.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 29th (Reporter: Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)) The 9th China (中国) Opera Culture Week, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部) and the Beijing (北京市) Municipal People's Government, opened on the 29th at the Beijing (北京) Garden Expo Park. Focusing on professionalism and innovation, this year's China (中国) Opera Culture Week features four sections: Pear Garden Masterpieces, Pear Garden Carnival, Pear Garden Opera Transmission, and City Promotion, covering more than 20 activity units, nearly 400 performances, and supporting activities.
This year's China (中国) Opera Culture Week invites the nation's top troupes and famous opera artists to participate. The main venue performances cover 23 opera genres and 33 professional troupes, presenting nearly a hundred high-level professional performances. At the Garden Expo Park's Sunshine Theater, the "Great Opera Watching Beijing (北京)" and Red Theme Exhibition will be held, with the National Peking Opera Company (国家京剧院) and other troupes performing 12 high-quality operas such as "Monument to the People's Heroes." The Min Garden in the Garden Expo Park will be transformed into a "Ne Zha (哪吒) Stirring Up the Sea" opera theme park. The Heilongjiang (黑龙江省) Longjiang Opera Art Center (龙江剧艺术中心) and other troupes will perform 14 consecutive shows, with multiple opera genres interpreting classic myths. There will also be opera flash mobs and interactive guided tours, allowing audiences to personally participate in opera makeup and styling experiences.
This year's China (中国) Opera Culture Week actively explores the integrated development model of "Opera +," creating diverse cultural consumption scenarios through cross-border collaboration and technological assistance. The "Opera Geek Market" cultural and creative market invites more than 150 merchants to set up stalls, focusing on the exhibition and sale of opera-themed cultural and creative products. Highlighting the integrated innovation of "Opera +," a "Opera + Technology" immersive experience area is set up, using virtual reality, mixed reality, and other digital technologies to allow audiences to experience the innovative expression of opera art. The event also features opera cross-border art theme activities, combining opera with instrumental music, dance, and other elements, introducing interactive smart opera robots, 3D-printed opera cultural and creative products, and other experience projects, bringing new audio-visual and interactive experiences to the audience.
Return to TopThe Yangtze River surges, and a thousand sails compete. Hubei Province firmly shoulders the historical mission of accelerating the construction of an important strategic fulcrum for the rise of the central region. It deeply implements the "Seven Major Strategies" such as capacity level leap and hub energy enhancement. The total economic volume has continuously crossed the threshold, and the development curve is rising.
In this development picture, the Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications, based on the local area and serving the overall situation, uses financial strokes to outline three major scenes of boosting consumption, stabilizing foreign trade, and weaving a transportation network, injecting strong momentum into the high-quality economic and social development of Hubei and writing a vivid chapter of the resonance between finance and local development.
Meeting the needs of people's livelihood and helping to boost consumption
The Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications precisely meets the needs of people's livelihood and innovates the "full discount + zero-interest installment" consumer finance program, effectively reducing the pressure on users' large consumption and helping to improve the quality and upgrade consumption.
Focusing on high-frequency livelihood scenarios, the Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications optimizes the payment ecosystem through technological empowerment. The launch of the mobile phone bank ride code realizes the "one-code scan" for the subway, and with the "one-cent subway ride" and other activities, it has saved a total of 1.7 million person-times of commuting costs. In the Wuhan Tiandi (武汉天地) business district, it joined hands with merchants to promote the Bank of Communications' "Red Friday" event, driving a double increase in weekend passenger flow and turnover. This "offline discounts, online linkage" model has covered 45 head brands and 678 merchants, helping to form a full-domain consumer service network.
Helping policy dividends to reach accurately and directly, and rising the city's "fireworks atmosphere." After the consumer loan "national subsidy" policy was implemented, the Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications responded quickly, connecting the needs of people's livelihood with efficient services. From the Wuhan Open (武汉网球公开赛) to the Wuhan Marathon (武汉马拉松), from the East Lake Cherry Blossom Festival (东湖樱花节) to the Yangtze River Culture and Art Season (长江文化艺术季), the Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications relies on the "combination punch" of "payment + scene + policy" to help Hubei host various festivals and sports events, triggering a consumption boom.
Escorting enterprises to go overseas and helping to stabilize foreign trade
In the first half of 2025, Hubei Province's total import and export volume exceeded 400 billion yuan, and the wave of high-level opening to the outside world is surging. The Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications adheres to an international perspective and uses innovative financial products and professional services to inject financial vitality into Hubei's acceleration of building an inland open highland.
A certain food company in Suizhou (随州) faced financial pressure due to the long export account period. The Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications integrated the company's export tax rebates and customs data to build a corporate credit profile. It took 1 working day to complete the 3 million yuan "foreign trade loan" approval process to help the company carry out foreign trade business.
The Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications tailored a "import letter of credit + forfaiting" trade financing program for a large central enterprise medical device company, helping the company revitalize nearly 10 million yuan of funds, which not only alleviated the pressure of immediate payment of foreign exchange, but also accelerated the turnover of funds through the discounting of unmatured claims, ensuring the stable supply of medical materials.
Relying on the "offshore + onshore" linkage model, the Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications also provides low-cost and high-efficiency cross-border financial support services for shipbuilding, optoelectronic communications and other industries. In the field of M&A finance, it internally participated in the Yangtze River Industry Investment (长江产投) M&A of the Aotecar (奥特佳) project, and externally landed benchmark projects such as the cross-border M&A of 300 million yuan by a global building materials giant and the NRA M&A loan of 1.85 billion yuan by a pharmaceutical company, becoming an important financial engine to promote Hubei's industry to climb to the middle and high end of the global value chain.
Diversified financing support to help weave a transportation network
Transportation is the "main artery" of national economic development and the "major support" for people's livelihood security. Hubei Province is accelerating the construction of a "railway, waterway, highway, and air" multimodal transport system. The Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications closely follows Hubei's strategic layout and supports major infrastructure construction and industrial upgrading with diversified financing to help weave a transportation network.
Recently, the Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications has closely focused on the needs of Hubei Yangtze River Shipping Supply Chain Co., Ltd. (湖北长江船舶供应链有限责任公司) to build a supply chain digital platform, joined the key links of the shipping industry finance, and provided manufacturing financing, mortgage loans, and second-hand ship financing for green and intelligent shipbuilding enterprises and upstream and downstream related enterprises. The Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications has now launched a public information service platform for the shipping supply chain to open up financial channels for supply chain enterprises and provide door-to-door financing services based on the platform's information system.
At Ezhou Huahu International Airport (鄂州花湖国际机场), goods from all over the world are gathered and distributed here every day. At present, Huahu Airport has opened more than 100 cargo routes. The Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications not only provides financial support for supporting projects such as the Ezhou Airport Comprehensive Bonded Zone (鄂州空港综合保税区) and airport expressways, but also builds a full-process financial service system around aviation logistics, intelligent manufacturing and other industries, helping Huahu Airport to create a "global 123 express freight logistics circle" that delivers goods to domestic destinations in 1 day, surrounding countries in 2 days, and major cities around the world in 3 days.
In the field of land transportation, the Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications supports projects such as the Dangyang (当阳) via Zhijiang (枝江) to Songzi (松滋) Expressway and the Lichuan (利川) to Xianfeng (咸丰) Expressway, deeply participates in the construction of the high-speed railway along the Yangtze River, and provides financial support for the Wuhan (武汉) to Yichang (宜昌) section of the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu High-speed Railway. The Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications has cumulatively invested 4.8 billion yuan in loans in the transportation sector.
When finance is active, the economy is active. The Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications always practices the concept of "finance for the people" and fulfills the duties and mission of a large state-owned bank. It helps stimulate domestic demand potential by improving the quality and efficiency of consumption, serves the construction of an inland open highland by stabilizing foreign trade, and supports hub energy enhancement by weaving a transportation network. In the future, the Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications will continue to deeply cultivate the fertile soil of Jingchu (荆楚), and inject surging momentum into the province's capacity level leap and high-quality development with more innovative products and more precise services, and contribute to Hubei's acceleration of building an important strategic fulcrum for the rise of the central region.
Data source: Hubei Provincial Branch of Bank of Communications
Return to TopFrom September 20th to 23rd, the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention, themed "Intelligent Manufacturing World · Create a Better Future," was successfully held in Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽). During the convention, 4 major events, 6 project matchmaking activities, and 23 special events attracted guests from more than 40 countries and regions.
It is reported that the World Manufacturing Convention, approved by the State Council (国务院), is an important international conference serving the overall national diplomatic strategy and an important platform for Anhui's (安徽) opening up and cooperation with the outside world.
Exhibitions have always been the focus of the World Manufacturing Convention. This year's conference carefully set up 10 comprehensive exhibition areas and a full-space unmanned system achievement interactive exhibition area, with a total area of 30,000 square meters, focusing on displaying the achievements of China's (中国) new industrialization development since the "14th Five-Year Plan." In particular, focusing on the development of the artificial intelligence industry, this year's conference set up a robot zone and released a batch of large-scale model technologies and application scenarios.
Using the conference as a medium, gathering wisdom through the conference, and attracting investment through the conference. According to statistics, the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention facilitated a total of 735 cooperation projects of various types, with a total investment of 380.2 billion yuan, an increase of 2.4% and 3% respectively over the previous year in terms of the number of projects and the amount of investment. The number of manufacturing projects and the total investment accounted for more than 90%, and the number of cooperation projects and the total investment in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) region accounted for more than 50%.
(Reported by Li Junjie (李俊杰), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopThis edition's editors: He Yuche (何宇澈), Qin Ruijie (秦瑞杰)
Layout design: Zhang Danfeng (张丹峰)
Return to TopBy: 杨子强
Xinjiang (新疆) has been an inseparable part of China's territory since ancient times and is an important region for national border governance. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to Xinjiang (新疆) work and cares deeply about the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆). Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has visited Xinjiang (新疆) three times and attended the Central Xinjiang (新疆) Work Symposium twice, delivering important speeches. Recently, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) led a central delegation to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区), listened to the work reports of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) Party Committee and Government, and emphasized that "Xinjiang (新疆) must fully and accurately implement the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era," "Firmly establish a sense of community of the Chinese nation, promote the construction of a community of the Chinese nation, promote the Sinicization of religion in our country, strengthen cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) and focus on influencing people with culture, and guide cadres and the masses of all ethnic groups to establish correct views on the country, history, ethnicity, culture, and religion."
Since the new era, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has accurately assessed the new position and changes in Xinjiang (新疆) work from the overall and strategic height of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, continuously deepened its understanding and grasp of the laws of governing Xinjiang (新疆), clarified the overall goal of social stability and lasting peace and security, formed the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, and led Xinjiang (新疆) into the best development period in its history. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "To do a good job in Xinjiang (新疆), it is necessary to fully and accurately implement the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, firmly grasp the overall goal of Xinjiang (新疆) work, govern Xinjiang (新疆) according to law, stabilize Xinjiang (新疆) through unity, nourish Xinjiang (新疆) with culture, enrich the people and revitalize Xinjiang (新疆), and build Xinjiang (新疆) for the long term," and proposed "To carry out cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆), we must first solve the problem of looking east or looking west," "We must take enhancing identity as the goal and carry out cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) in depth," and "Strengthen cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) and focus on influencing people with culture," and a series of other important conclusions on cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆).
Culture is the soul of a nation, and the hearts of the people are the greatest politics. Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) is an important component of the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, a major decision made based on the history and reality of Xinjiang (新疆) and with an eye to the present and the long term, and an important measure to unite people's hearts, build consensus, and gather strength. Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) profoundly reveals the inherent laws of promoting the modernization of the border governance system and governance capacity, provides fundamental guidance for promoting the development of various undertakings in Xinjiang (新疆), especially cultural construction, under the new situation, and it is necessary to deeply understand its major innovative significance from the height of a long-term strategy and a fundamental measure, and accurately grasp its historical logic, theoretical value, and practical significance.
Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) is an original and iconic concept of the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, and it is necessary to deeply grasp the historical confidence, historical consciousness, and historical responsibility it demonstrates.
Observing humanity transforms the world. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has always placed cultural construction in a prominent position in border governance, paying attention to drawing on the experience and lessons of successive central governments in governing Xinjiang (新疆), inheriting and developing our Party's valuable experience in governing Xinjiang (新疆), and taking cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) as a strategic policy for achieving social stability and lasting peace and security in Xinjiang (新疆), and has made important statements on a series of major issues such as why cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) is needed, how culture can nourish Xinjiang (新疆), and how culture should nourish Xinjiang (新疆), making cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) an original and iconic concept of the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era.
The identification with Chinese culture has always been the foundation for the prosperity and development of the cultures of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆), and cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) is the inheritance and development of China's rich historical experience in border governance. The "question of east or west" essentially concerns cultural belonging, political identity, and the direction of people's hearts. Xinjiang (新疆) has been a region where diverse cultures converge and coexist since ancient times and is an important town for China's border governance. Since the establishment of the Western Regions Protectorate (西域都护府) by the Western Han Dynasty (西汉) in 60 BC, the governance of Xinjiang (新疆) by successive central governments in China has undergone more than 2,000 years of development, accumulating rich governance concepts and historical experience. One of them is to always take promoting mainstream values and excellent traditional Chinese culture as an indispensable and important part of governing Xinjiang (新疆). From promoting the Chinese language and writing to implementing the Central Plains (中原) codes and regulations, from disseminating Confucian classics to promoting Confucian ideology and culture, from expanding the influence of the Chinese legal system to integrating the geographical, historical, and humanistic imagery of the Western Regions to achieve unique border poetry, successive central governments have always strengthened cultural construction, promoted cultural exchanges, and enhanced cultural identity, so that the cultures of all ethnic groups can learn from each other, integrate, and converge into Chinese culture with strong cohesion and attraction, leading the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) to gather their hearts and rely on each other spiritually. Historically, the more effective the central dynasty's governance of Xinjiang (新疆) and the more stable the society, the smoother the exchanges and integration between the cultures of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) and the Central Plains (中原) culture, the more obvious the characteristics of unity in diversity and inclusiveness, and the more progressive the cultures of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆). General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Chinese civilization has never used a single culture to replace diverse cultures, but has gathered diverse cultures into a common culture, resolving conflicts and building consensus." The successful path of the Chinese nation from integrating a vast territory and a large population into a diverse and unified whole, the central government's valuable experience of influencing people with culture and cultivating people with morality, and the practical form of the cultures of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) rooted in the fertile soil of Chinese civilization, "you in me, me in you," fully demonstrate that cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) has a profound historical foundation and is the trend of the times and a historical necessity.
Adhering to the Party's leadership over culture is a major issue concerning the future and destiny of the Party and the country, and cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) is the inheritance and innovation of the Communist Party of China's valuable experience in leading the people to govern, stabilize, and revitalize Xinjiang (新疆). As the faithful representative of the fundamental interests of the people of all ethnic groups in China, the Communist Party of China has always been concerned about the fate of Xinjiang (新疆) and the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) since its birth. Early meetings such as the Second National Congress, the Third National Congress, and the Sixth National Congress of the Party made relevant resolutions on the Xinjiang (新疆) issue. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Party Central Committee selected a group of outstanding Party members and cadres to work in Xinjiang (新疆), and one of the important tasks was to carry out cultural construction and spread advanced ideas. A number of publications such as "Xinjiang Daily" (《新疆日报》) and "Anti-Imperialist Front" (《反帝战线》) became important positions for public opinion struggle, and a number of schools such as Xinjiang College (新疆学院), known as "Anti-Japanese Military and Political University Second Branch" (抗大第二), became important highlands for ideological guidance. Holding high the banner of the anti-Japanese national united front, carrying out anti-Japanese propaganda and mobilization, especially paying attention to inspiring the patriotic enthusiasm of the people of all ethnic groups through literary, music, drama, and other artistic means, a number of influential outstanding literary and artistic works emerged, and a number of advanced elements actively joined the revolutionary torrent. Xinjiang (新疆) thus became a solid rear area for the national anti-Japanese war. After the founding of New China, the Communist Party of China led the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) to consolidate the newly born people's democratic regime, establish new socialist ethnic relations, establish the socialist system, and implement the system of ethnic regional autonomy, laying a solid foundation for the governance of the northwest border of New China. In the historical process of revolution, construction, and reform, the Party Central Committee attached great importance to implementing patriotic education in the Xinjiang (新疆) region, strengthening national basic education, and providing universal education opportunities to farmers, herdsmen, women, and other groups who historically lacked educational opportunities; attached great importance to the excavation, inheritance, and protection of the excellent traditional cultures of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆), adhered to creative transformation and innovative development, encouraged all ethnic groups to learn each other's languages and writing, promoted exchanges and integration among all ethnic groups, and respected the freedom of religious belief of all ethnic groups; attached great importance to promoting the development of cultural undertakings and cultural industries, promoting the modernization of the cultures of all ethnic groups, strengthening foreign cultural exchanges, and enhancing cultural self-confidence in the exchange and mutual learning of different cultures. Entering the new era, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has always regarded culture as an important element in coordinating development and security, and has placed firmly establishing cultural self-confidence, enhancing cultural identity, and safeguarding cultural security in an important position in governing, stabilizing, and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆), and has clearly put forward the original and iconic concept of cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) in the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, transforming the attractiveness and cohesion of thought and spirit into the penetrating power and vitality of border governance. Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) not only provides a powerful ideological weapon for leading Xinjiang (新疆) work to uphold integrity and innovate in the face of complex situations and to win victories in dealing with contradictions and risks, but also promotes the effective protection of cultural heritage and safeguards historical context; achieves prosperity and development in literary and artistic creation, and produces excellent works; cultural resources reach the grassroots level, and rich results are shared; the integration and development of cultural tourism industries highlights unique charm. Xinjiang's (新疆) cultural construction has achieved historical achievements and undergone historical changes, which has milestone significance in the history of the Party's work in Xinjiang (新疆).
Fully and accurately implement the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, and deeply understand the basic role of cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) in uniting people's hearts, building consensus, and gathering strength. The Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era is full of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core's profound insight into the development of Xinjiang (新疆) and its deep thinking on the work of Xinjiang (新疆), and is a scientific theoretical system and open ideological system that connects history, reality, and the future. 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 have their own connotations and are an all-round and multi-level whole. Among them, it is necessary to see that cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) provides moral and cultural support for governing Xinjiang (新疆) according to law, lays a solid ideological foundation for stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) through unity, adds impetus to economic and social development for enriching the people and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆), and plays a role in condensing the soul for building Xinjiang (新疆) for the long term; it is also necessary to see that governing Xinjiang (新疆) according to law provides an important institutional guarantee for cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆), stabilizing Xinjiang (新疆) through unity gathers the foundation of popular support for cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆), enriching the people and revitalizing Xinjiang (新疆) lays an important material foundation for cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆), and building Xinjiang (新疆) for the long term provides an important source of strength for cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆); cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) has an important position in the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era that strengthens the foundation, lays the foundation, and benefits the long term. As an original and iconic concept of the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang (新疆) in the new era, cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) closely revolves around strategic issues related to social stability and lasting peace and security, adheres to the position of Chinese culture, inherits the genes of Chinese culture, and runs through the bloodline of Chinese culture, taking the firm establishment of a sense of community of the Chinese nation and the promotion of the construction of a community of the Chinese nation as the main line, taking the enhancement of the recognition of cadres and the masses of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) of the great motherland, the Chinese nation, Chinese culture, the Communist Party of China, and socialism with Chinese characteristics as the goal, taking socialist core values as the guide, taking the development of advanced socialist culture, the promotion of revolutionary culture, the inheritance of excellent traditional Chinese culture, and the construction of a common spiritual home for the Chinese nation as rich connotations, and taking the cultural cultivation and emotional immersion of spring breeze and rain, moisturizing things silently, subtly, and nourishing the soul as scientific methods. Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) has both innovation and breakthroughs in theoretical viewpoints and deployment and requirements in work practice, which manages both the present and the long term, and reflects both epistemology and methodology. This important concept guides Xinjiang (新疆) in practice to educate and guide the masses of all ethnic groups to gather the Chinese heart and forge the Chinese soul with a more positive attitude and more powerful measures, develop and prosper Chinese culture, including the cultures of all ethnic groups, continue to promote the systematic protection of cultural heritage, continuously stimulate cultural innovation and creativity, promote the prosperity and development of socialist culture, and better meet the new expectations of the masses of all ethnic groups for spiritual and cultural life. Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era has become more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the identification with Chinese culture has been continuously enhanced, the sense of community of the Chinese nation among cadres and the masses of all ethnic groups has been further strengthened, and the ideological foundation for social stability and lasting peace and security in Xinjiang (新疆) has been more solid, opening up a new realm of the Communist Party of China's theory and practice of governing Xinjiang (新疆).
Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) is a creative and representative achievement of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Culture taking root in border ethnic areas, and it is necessary to deeply grasp the cultural concepts, cultural values, and cultural sentiments it contains.
Culture carries the Tao (道) and transforms people. The Communist Party of China is a Marxist party with a high degree of cultural consciousness and cultural self-confidence. The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, from the strategic height concerning the future and destiny of the Party, the long-term peace and stability of the country, and the cohesion and centripetal force of the nation, based on the overall situation of the development of the Party and the country, adheres to placing cultural construction in a prominent position in governing the country, has made a series of major deployments, and creatively put forward a series of new ideas, new viewpoints, and new conclusions, forming Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Culture, and establishing the Party's cultural banner in the new era. Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Culture is a scientific system that clarifies the body and uses it, and connects the body and uses it, demonstrating a clear problem orientation and practical orientation. Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) is a typical representative of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Culture taking root in border ethnic areas.
Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) demonstrates the truth and brilliance of the "two combinations." Without a high degree of cultural self-confidence and without the prosperity and flourishing of culture, there will be no great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Opening up and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics on the deep foundation of more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, combining the basic principles of Marxism with the specific reality of China and with excellent traditional Chinese culture is the only way." Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) adheres to the organic combination of the theoretical logic of Marxism and the historical logic and practical logic of Chinese cultural development, starting from the objective reality of contemporary Chinese cultural construction and the rich practice of border governance, it both inherits and innovates Marxist cultural theory, emphasizing adherence to the Party's leadership over culture, and absorbs and develops a series of important values and concepts in excellent traditional Chinese culture, such as influencing people with culture and educating people with culture, combining ritual and law, emphasizing morality and supplementing punishment, and cultural exchange and civilization symbiosis, deepening the understanding of the laws of governing Xinjiang (新疆) with a broad historical depth and civilizational vision. Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) is based on the magnificent 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization, adheres to the Marxist "soul" and the "root" of excellent traditional Chinese culture, contains the historical necessity, cultural connotation, and unique advantages of the Chinese path, connects the past, present, and future of the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) who began to exchange and integrate from the Jade Road, the Painted Pottery Road, the Millet Road, and the Wheat Road, and integrates the communist faith, socialist belief, and the millennial ideals of the Chinese nation, fully reflecting that Marxism and excellent traditional Chinese culture fit each other and achieve each other, powerfully demonstrating that the "second combination" is "another ideological liberation," and becoming a vivid interpretation of the outstanding characteristics of continuity, innovation, unity, inclusiveness, and peacefulness of Chinese civilization in promoting the modernization of the border governance system and governance capacity.
Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) demonstrates the spiritual power of adhering to the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation. Cultural identity is the deepest level of identity and is the root of national unity and the soul of national harmony. A person cannot abandon and betray his family, and a nation cannot abandon and betray its culture. For any culture to stand firm and go far, and to have leadership, cohesion, shaping power, and radiating power, it must have its own subjectivity. Xinjiang (新疆) has been a gateway and intermediary for Chinese civilization to open to the west since ancient times, a settlement for continuous migration of people for thousands of years, and has always been an important hub for the coexistence of multiple cultures and the exchange of diverse cultures. In the historical process of the development of the Chinese nation, the cultures of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) have been marked with the unity in diversity of Chinese culture from the beginning, have always been rooted in the fertile soil of China, and have continuously strengthened exchanges and integration with the Central Plains (中原) culture, being inclusive, mutually learning, and deeply integrating, and are an inseparable part of Chinese culture, becoming the common spiritual wealth of the Chinese nation. In the world's cultural turbulence, cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) adheres to the position of Chinese culture, consolidates the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation, emphasizes the firm establishment of a sense of community of the Chinese nation, and pays attention to giving full play to the role of socialist core values in cultivating the soul, enlightening the mind, moistening the heart, and promoting integrity. It emphasizes promoting the popularization of the national common language and writing, promoting the systematic protection of cultural heritage, prospering and developing cultural and artistic creation, and excavating the ideological concepts, humanistic spirit, and moral norms contained in excellent traditional Chinese culture. It promotes the creative transformation and innovative development of the cultures of all ethnic groups, and uses the unique concepts, wisdom, temperament, and charm of Chinese culture to enhance the confidence and pride in the depths of the hearts of the masses of all ethnic groups, enhance their sense of identity and belonging to the Chinese nation, and better build a common spiritual home for the Chinese nation. Cultural nourishment of Xinjiang (文化润疆) endows border governance with a more profound cultural connotation and a broader civilizational dimension, gathering a strong Chinese spirit, Chinese values, and Chinese strength in the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains (天山), and consolidating the ideological foundation for social stability and lasting peace and security in Xinjiang (新疆) by influencing people with culture.
Culture-based Xinjiang development demonstrates the global significance of creating a new form of human civilization. Ethnic issues are an important proposition for border governance both in ancient and modern times, at home and abroad. In today's world, whether it is a large or small country, whether it is in the East or the West, whether it is a developed or developing country, many countries are multi-ethnic and face the strategic task of properly handling ethnic issues in border governance. History and reality tell us that there is no one-size-fits-all model for solving this problem. The key is to find the right path that suits the country's actual conditions, which is also an important manifestation of national governance capabilities. The Chinese nation is a great nation in the world. In the long course of development, all ethnic groups in our country have jointly developed the vast territory of the motherland, jointly created a unified multi-ethnic country, jointly written a glorious Chinese history, jointly created a splendid Chinese culture, and jointly cultivated a great national spirit, gradually forming a community of destiny that is blood-related, closely connected, intertwined, diverse and integrated, and inseparable. Culture-based Xinjiang development conforms to the general trend of the Chinese nation moving from history to the future, from tradition to modernity, and from diversity to unity. It takes the awareness of the Chinese nation as a community as the guide, guides all ethnic groups to establish correct values, strengthens cultural identity and ideals and beliefs, and enables people of all ethnic groups to unite and work together, embracing each other tightly like pomegranate seeds. Culture-based Xinjiang development reveals the vitality of Chinese civilization as the only continuous civilization in the world that has continued to develop in the form of a nation-state, interprets the creativity of Chinese civilization as a composite civilization that integrates agricultural, grassland, and marine civilizations, and demonstrates the affinity of Chinese civilization as a constructive civilization that transcends civilizational estrangement with civilizational exchanges, transcends civilizational conflicts with civilizational mutual learning, and transcends civilizational superiority with civilizational coexistence. It will surely create a new form of human civilization with lasting vitality and far-reaching influence in the historical process of promoting the construction of the Chinese nation as a community and building a common spiritual home for the Chinese nation.
Culture-based Xinjiang development is a fundamental and strategic plan to promote the construction of the Chinese nation as a community in the process of Chinese-style modernization. It is necessary to deeply grasp its emphasis on practical orientation, practical character, and practical methods.
Small virtues flow like streams, while great virtues deeply influence. Comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization is the central task of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in the new era and on the new journey. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Consolidating the sense of community of the Chinese nation is the main theme of the Party's work on ethnic affairs in the new era, and also the main theme of various tasks in ethnic regions." Consolidating the sense of community of the Chinese nation and promoting the construction of the Chinese nation as a community in the process of Chinese-style modernization is our Party's strategic choice and inevitable choice in actively facing the changes in the world, the changes of the times, and the changes in history. Culture-based Xinjiang development will further promote the people of all ethnic groups to firmly establish the concept of a community with a shared future, sharing weal and woe, sharing life and death, and sharing destiny, form a strong spiritual bond of unity and forge ahead, and gather a huge joint force to realize the Chinese dream together.
Promoting Chinese-style modernization should pay more attention to co-construction and sharing. To achieve Chinese-style modernization, not a single ethnic group can be left behind. Chinese-style modernization is the modernization of common prosperity for all people. It is necessary to promote the common unity and struggle, common prosperity and development of all ethnic groups, and jointly move towards socialist modernization. At present, Xinjiang's overall social situation has achieved a historic transformation from chaos to stability and from stability to governance, and various tasks to consolidate the sense of community of the Chinese nation are being steadily advanced. However, ideological struggles in different fields, different types, and different forms are still acute. The anti-separatist struggle has achieved important phased results, but some countries' containment and suppression have intensified, and the infiltration and harassment of some forces have continued to transform and upgrade. The task of achieving long-term peace and stability in Xinjiang is still very arduous. In the new era and on the new journey, strengthening culture-based Xinjiang development and paying attention to influencing people with culture must adhere to the Party's leadership over ideological work, adhere to and consolidate the guiding position of Marxism in the ideological field, take the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as the starting point and foothold, and continuously enhance the conscious identity of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang with the Chinese nation and Chinese civilization. Promote the people of all ethnic groups to firmly establish the concept of a community with a shared future, sharing weal and woe, sharing life and death, and sharing destiny, and better build a common spiritual home for the Chinese nation. Firmly grasp Xinjiang's strategic positioning in building a socialist modern country in all respects, focus on the overall goal of social stability and long-term peace and stability, take consolidating the sense of community of the Chinese nation as the main line, and give the significance of consolidating the sense of community of the Chinese nation to reform and development, the significance of maintaining unity and opposing division, and the significance of improving people's livelihood and uniting people's hearts, so that the Chinese nation as a community is unbreakable. Effectively resist the infiltration and subversion of various extreme and separatist thoughts with a solid ideological Great Wall, fully maintain the overall social stability of Xinjiang, adhere to grasping the grassroots, strengthening the foundation, and consolidating the fundamentals, and further consolidate the people's line of defense against terrorism and stability maintenance in culture-based Xinjiang development. Give full play to Xinjiang's location, resources, and policy advantages, anchor the "five strategic positions" given by the central government, and use the power of culture to make more contributions to building a golden channel for Asia and Europe and a bridgehead for westward opening, building a strategic fulcrum for a new development pattern, a national energy and resource strategic security base, an important supply base for high-quality agricultural and livestock products in the country, and a strategic barrier to safeguard national geopolitical security. Give priority to ensuring and improving people's livelihood, consolidate and expand the achievements in poverty alleviation, vigorously develop social undertakings, allow people of all ethnic groups to widely participate in the development process and share the fruits of development, and jointly build a united, harmonious, prosperous, wealthy, civilized, progressive, peaceful, and ecologically sound socialist modern Xinjiang.
Consolidating the sense of community of the Chinese nation should pay more attention to being tangible, perceptible, and effective. Ethnic unity is the lifeline of the people of all ethnic groups in our country, and the sense of community of the Chinese nation is the foundation of ethnic unity. Only when all ethnic groups closely link their own destiny with the destiny of the country and the destiny of the Chinese nation can the cause of ethnic unity and progress have a solid foundation. Consolidating the sense of community of the Chinese nation is an inevitable requirement for consolidating the ideological foundation for the development of ethnic relations in our country and promoting the Chinese nation to become a community of destiny with a higher degree of identity and stronger cohesion. It is also an inevitable requirement for safeguarding the fundamental interests of all ethnic groups and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. In the new era and on the new journey, strengthening culture-based Xinjiang development and paying attention to influencing people with culture requires not only planning for long-term strategies and taking measures to consolidate the foundation, establishing the concept of "achieving success does not necessarily have to be me," and aspiring to lay the groundwork and lay the foundation for the great cause of the Chinese nation for thousands of years; but also grasping things in a down-to-earth manner and doing things carefully, grasping various tasks to consolidate the sense of community of the Chinese nation with the spirit of nailing nails, promoting commonality, enhancing integration, and deepening integration. Incorporate the education of the sense of community of the Chinese nation into Xinjiang's cadre education, youth education, and social education, continue to deepen the "foundation-building" project for young people, comprehensively promote the popularization of the national common language and writing, comprehensively implement the use of national unified textbooks, better give play to the function of curriculum education, innovate practical education paths, create a cultural education environment, and build a collaborative education pattern integrating families, schools, and society, and integrating large, medium, and small schools, so that the awareness of "the Chinese nation is one family, and we will build the Chinese dream together" is implanted in the hearts of children from an early age. Strengthen ethnic exchanges, interactions, and integration, build an embedded social structure and community environment, and broaden the practical path to achieve all-round embedding. Create social conditions for people of all ethnic groups to live, study, build, share, work, and enjoy together, orderly expand the scale of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang to receive education, find jobs, and seek development in other parts of the country, and promote people of all ethnic groups to deepen understanding and enhance feelings in common production, life, work, and study, make more close friends, be more harmonious neighbors, and have more happy marriages. Correct historical and cultural cognition, strengthen the protection and utilization of cultural relics and cultural heritage, strengthen research on the history of the Chinese nation as a community, innovate various technologies such as the revitalization of cultural relic resources, and use the historical facts of ethnic exchanges, archaeological objects, and cultural relics to construct a discourse system and effective carriers that show the commonality of Chinese culture and the historical facts of exchanges, interactions, and integration between Xinjiang and other ethnic groups in China from multiple angles and in all directions. Highlight the Chinese cultural symbols and the image of the Chinese nation that condense common historical memories and are engraved with common cultural genes, strengthen the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, carry forward the excellent traditional culture of all ethnic groups, promote the creative transformation and innovative development of the excellent traditional culture of all ethnic groups, and jointly create literary and artistic masterpieces with Chinese cultural heritage and integrated modern civilization, so that Chinese culture can be fully displayed, directly reach people's hearts through physical objects, real scenes, and real events, and educate and guide people of all ethnic groups to cherish ethnic unity as they cherish their own eyes and cherish ethnic unity as they cherish their own lives.
Cultivating socialist core values should pay more attention to being internalized and ingrained in people's minds. Core values are the spiritual纽带 (niǔ dài - "link," bond) that a nation relies on to maintain itself and the common ideological and moral foundation of a country. Cultivating and promoting socialist core values, effectively integrating social consciousness, and maintaining social stability are important aspects of the modernization of the border governance system and governance capabilities. In the new era and on the new journey, strengthening culture-based Xinjiang development and paying attention to influencing people with culture requires continuously promoting the normalization and institutionalization of ideal and belief education, deepening patriotism, collectivism, and socialist education, focusing on strengthening the publicity and education of Party history, the history of New China, the history of reform and opening up, the history of socialist development, and the history of the development of the Chinese nation, vigorously developing advanced socialist culture, promoting revolutionary culture, inheriting the excellent traditional Chinese culture, inheriting and developing the spirit of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (兵团精神), the spirit of veterans (老兵精神), the spirit of the Populus euphratica (胡杨精神), and the spirit of Kekeya (柯柯牙精神), and continuously enhancing the sense of identity and pride, so that socialist core values are implemented in detail and in a small way in the process of moistening things silently and comforting the soul, and transformed into people's emotional identity and behavioral habits. Give play to the leading role of socialist core values in the creation of spiritual civilization, deeply implement projects such as the creation of civilization, the construction of civic morality, and the cultivation of new people of the era, especially strengthen the modern civilization education and popular science education for young people, guide people of all ethnic groups to break with outdated customs and bad habits, and move towards modernization in terms of ideological concepts, spiritual interests, and lifestyles, and actively integrate into modern civilized life. Promote the Sinicization of religion in our country, strengthen ideological and political guidance for the religious circles, improve the self-management level of the religious circles, improve the legalization level of religious affairs governance, support the religious circles to deeply carry out de-extremization, and consciously resist and prevent the infiltration of religious extremist thoughts. Comprehensively implement the Party's basic policy on religious work, actively guide religion to adapt to socialist society, and allow all religions in Xinjiang to play a positive role in promoting economic and social development.
Telling the story of Xinjiang in the new era should pay more attention to being credible, lovable, and respectable. Telling the Chinese story and showing a real, three-dimensional, and comprehensive China is an important task for establishing a good image of contemporary China and improving the country's cultural soft power. Xinjiang's work has a special and important position in the overall work of the Party and the country. Telling the story of Xinjiang well is an inherent requirement for telling the story of China well, and it is also an important mission for carrying out culture-based Xinjiang development. Over the past 70 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) has achieved a historic leap from a closed border area to an open frontier and from insufficient food and clothing to a comprehensive well-off society. Unprecedented achievements have been made in economic and social development and the improvement of people's livelihood. The sense of gain, happiness, and security of people of all ethnic groups has been significantly enhanced, and it is in the best period of development in history. This process is not only an evolutionary history of the modernization of the border governance system and governance capabilities, but also a vivid practice of the Communist Party of China leading the people of all ethnic groups to unite and struggle and consolidate the sense of community of the Chinese nation. We have the ability to do a good job in Xinjiang, and of course we also have the confidence to tell the story of Xinjiang well. In the new era and on the new journey, strengthening culture-based Xinjiang development and paying attention to influencing people with culture requires focusing on shaping cognition, communicating public opinion, and winning people's hearts, and telling the world the story of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core's cordial care for the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, the story of the people of all ethnic groups being as close as one family and embracing each other tightly like pomegranate seeds, and the story of cadres and the masses of all ethnic groups helping each other and striving to realize their dreams in a multi-level, all-round, and three-dimensional way. Tell the story of Xinjiang in a touching way with heart and soul, tell the development logic clearly and forcefully, show the new look and new atmosphere of Xinjiang's openness and self-confidence, and use vivid facts to further unite people's hearts and gather strength, and encourage cadres and the masses of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang to consolidate the sense of community of the Chinese nation and continuously create a happy and beautiful life on the road to common prosperity. Pay attention to the strategies and art of the struggle of public opinion, adhere to being reasonable, beneficial, and restrained, refute various untrue remarks, negative remarks, and harmful remarks in a targeted manner with unquestionable facts, and improve the overall effectiveness of the international struggle of public opinion. Build a broader international communication platform, increase the efforts of "bringing in" and "going out," organize more influential international exchange activities, and launch richer international communication masterpieces. Increase the opening up of Xinjiang's tourism, strengthen the integration of culture and tourism, promote the development of the cultural tourism industry, and encourage more domestic and foreign tourists to walk around, take a look, and listen in Xinjiang, use facts to dispel doubts and eliminate misunderstandings, and use the truth to defeat all malicious slanders and smears, so that the world can see a real, vivid, and beautiful Xinjiang and fall in love with a credible, lovable, and respectable China.
Pomegranate flowers bloom, and the seeds are united. The cultural context continues, and the world returns to its heart. The tremendous changes in Xinjiang over the past 70 years are a vivid microcosm of the historical process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and a vivid microcosm of the historical process of building a community of the Chinese nation. Practice has proved that the system of ethnic regional autonomy established by our Party is completely correct, and the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era is scientific and effective. We must adhere to it for a long time and continuously grasp its implementation in light of new realities. Xinjiang's development stands at a new starting point. We must fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era, firmly focus on the overall goal of social stability and long-term peace and stability, consolidate the sense of community of the Chinese nation, promote the construction of the Chinese nation as a community, further strengthen culture-based Xinjiang development, pay attention to influencing people with culture, and guide cadres and the masses of all ethnic groups to establish correct views on the country, history, nation, culture, and religion, and use a community of the Chinese nation with a higher degree of identity and stronger cohesion to gather tremendous strength for striving to build a united, harmonious, prosperous, wealthy, civilized, progressive, peaceful, and ecologically sound socialist modern Xinjiang.
(The author is a researcher at the Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Institute of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学))
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Editor's Note: As the twelfth Martyrs' Memorial Day arrives, we once again engage in a heartfelt dialogue with those names engraved on the spine of the nation. Whether they fought bravely for the survival of the country during the war years or stepped forward to defend the border in peacetime, countless martyrs interpreted the weight of their "original aspiration" with their lives and built a monument to "faith" with their blood.
Remembering is the best comfort to the martyrs; inheriting is the best tribute to the heroes. On this special day, we have selected letters written by four martyrs to their teachers and friends, children, themselves, and mothers. Those yellowed letters and sincere words condense the patriotic feelings of the heroes, and reading them today still makes people's hearts surge, inspiring us to bravely shoulder our mission and forge ahead in the new era and new journey.
Letter to Teachers and Friends
"Don't forget that we must be the masters of the new China, and the sacred hands to rebuild the country! Know that sacrifice is a kind of thing to exchange for hope. Since we have hope, we must have sacrifice."
This is part of the content of the martyr Miao Kexiu's (苗可秀) will. That year, he was 29 years old.
Miao Kexiu (苗可秀) was from Benxi (本溪), Liaoning (辽宁). In 1926, he was admitted to the Chinese Department of Northeastern University (东北大学). After the September 18th Incident, Miao Kexiu (苗可秀) abandoned his pen and joined the army.
In June 1935, Miao Kexiu (苗可秀) was seriously injured in battle and imprisoned. In prison, the Japanese puppet regime tried to win him over but failed, so they threatened him with torture and execution, but Miao Kexiu (苗可秀) did not waver in the slightest. At that time, a prison guard was touched by Miao Kexiu's (苗可秀) patriotism and agreed to help deliver his will. Knowing that his death was approaching, Miao Kexiu (苗可秀) picked up his pen and wrote this letter to his teachers and friends in the National Salvation Association. Miao Kexiu (苗可秀) mentioned his child, Miao Fusheng (苗福生), in the letter: "I plan to name this child Miao Kangsheng (苗抗生) to encourage him to continue my ambition."
In July 1935, Miao Kexiu (苗可秀) died heroically. Today, Miao Kexiu Street (苗可秀街) and Miao Kexiu School (苗可秀学校) have been built in Benxi (本溪). In Miao Kexiu School (苗可秀学校), "The Song of Miao Kexiu" (《苗可秀之歌》) is widely sung on campus, and the statue of Martyr Miao Kexiu (苗可秀烈士雕像), the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army Spirit Comprehensive Practice Room (东北抗联精神综合实践室), and the Red Corridor (红色长廊) provide teachers and students with accessible red education. Teacher Jiao Zhenjie (教贞杰) said: "We use the revolutionary spirit of the martyrs to immerse the campus, so that students can cultivate their patriotic feelings in an imperceptible way and grow into new people of the era with faith and courage."
"Whenever there is a holiday, my brothers and I must visit here. Every time we come here, we must shout 'Old Miao' three times, so that my lonely soul will not be lonely..." As Miao Kexiu (苗可秀) instructed in his letter, many people come to his tomb and shout "Old Miao" three times after worshiping, telling him about today's China.
Letter to a Child
"You
Cultivate the Wilderness
My dear child
From the wilderness, to the wilderness
Tonight, I will say goodbye to you forever
Wolves all over the street, thorns everywhere
What testament should I give you?
My child!
In the future, I hope you will use the spirit of turning autumn into spring
To cultivate the wilderness of the motherland
Into a beautiful garden"
This is a poem written by underground Communist Party member Lan Tiyu (蓝蒂裕) to his child. In 1948, Lan Tiyu's (蓝蒂裕) contact was arrested by Kuomintang secret agents. As the secretary of the special branch in Liangshan (梁山) and Dianjiang (垫江) areas of Sichuan Province (四川省), Lan Tiyu (蓝蒂裕) should have evacuated immediately, but he was concerned about the safety of the local revolutionary masses and insisted on staying, and was eventually arrested.
The secret agents imprisoned Lan Tiyu (蓝蒂裕) in the Zhazidong Concentration Camp (重庆渣滓洞集中营) in Chongqing (重庆). In the autumn of 1949, Lan Tiyu (蓝蒂裕) knew that his life had reached its final moment. He took out an old cigarette case and wrote this poem "Showing My Son" (《示儿》) for his 5-year-old son, Lan Genghuang (蓝耕荒), and recited it to everyone, "If any of you can get out, please give this poem to my son."
The next day, Lan Tiyu (蓝蒂裕) died heroically at the age of 33.
Later, although the cigarette case with this last letter was unfortunately lost, the poem was preserved by the memories of his fellow prisoners. In 1960, Lan Genghuang's (蓝耕荒) mother bought a copy of "Anthology of Revolutionary Martyrs' Poems" (《革命烈士诗抄》) from a bookstore, and Lan Genghuang (蓝耕荒) saw the poem his father wrote to him for the first time and burst into tears. The following year, Lan Genghuang (蓝耕荒) enlisted in the army.
"My father's poem is like a nail in my heart,鞭策着我 (biān cè zhe wǒ - "spurring me on," constantly encouraging and pushing me forward)." Lan Genghuang (蓝耕荒) said that his father named him Genghuang (耕荒), hoping that he could engage in the most difficult and challenging pioneering work for the people. He inherited his father's legacy and worked diligently in his post after being transferred to civilian work, always rushing to the front line in urgent, difficult, and dangerous tasks.
In 2021, 77-year-old Lan Genghuang (蓝耕荒) wrote a reply to his father: "Dear Dad, the thorns all over the place have been removed, and there are no more wolves on the street. Please rest assured, today's motherland is greener and the sky is bluer!"
Letter to Myself
"I love my relatives and my motherland
I love my honor even more
I am a glorious volunteer soldier
Ice and snow!
I will never yield to you
Even if I freeze to death
I will proudly
Stand on my position"
This is the last letter written by volunteer soldier Song A'mao (宋阿毛) on a crumpled piece of paper.
In November 1950, the 9th Corps of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army entered Korea and quickly rushed to the Changjin Lake (长津湖) area. At this time, Korea was experiencing the coldest weather in a century. On the first day of marching into Korea, more than 700 people in the team were severely frostbitten. In order to wipe out the enemy in the Changjin Lake (长津湖) area, the officers and soldiers of the 6th Company of the 2nd Battalion of the 177th Regiment of the 59th Division of the 20th Army were ordered to ambush on the Siyingling (死鹰岭) Highland.
At noon on November 29, the remnants of the enemy on the back of Siyingling (死鹰岭) Mountain attacked the Siyingling (死鹰岭) Highland in three routes, and tons of explosives were poured on the mountain. Song A'mao (宋阿毛), the leader of the volunteer assault team, led the soldiers to fight back bravely and defended the position.
At dawn on the 30th, no more shots or artillery fire sounded on Siyingling (死鹰岭). The soldiers who came to check were shocked by the scene in front of them: rows of volunteer soldiers were lying prone on the position, holding steel guns, maintaining a combat formation and combat posture. 125 officers and soldiers sacrificed on the position in the snow at minus 40 degrees Celsius.
After the war, when cleaning the battlefield, people found this poem left by Song A'mao (宋阿毛). Later, the "Ice Sculpture Company" (冰雕连) was rebuilt, and this last letter became the heirloom of the "Ice Sculpture Company" (冰雕连). Feeling the spirit of "resolutely obeying orders and誓死完成任务 (shì sǐ wán chéng rèn wù - "vowing to complete the mission even at the cost of one's life," demonstrating unwavering determination and commitment)" from the predecessors, Ma Shenao (马申奥), a new recruit from a certain brigade of the 83rd Group Army, said, "The martyrs defended the dignity of soldiers with their lives. We, the soldiers of the new era, must be ready to go to the battlefield at any time,不畏困难、不惧牺牲 (bù wèi kùn nán, bù jù xī shēng - "not afraid of difficulties, not afraid of sacrifice," showing courage and unwavering resolve)."
"Letter" to Mother
"Dear Mom"
In addition to the soul-stirring poems, there is also an unfinished letter. Although it is difficult to guess the reason why the author "提笔忘言 (tí bǐ wàng yán - "pen in hand, words forgotten," at a loss for words)," this sentence alone is enough to move people.
This is the letter that border-defending hero Chen Xiangrong (陈祥榕) wanted to write to his mother. He picked up his pen twice, but both times he only wrote "Dear Mom," which became the last five words Chen Xiangrong (陈祥榕) left to his mother.
Chen Xiangrong (陈祥榕) was born in Ningde (宁德), Fujian (福建) in 2001. When he was 13 years old, his father unfortunately passed away.
In 2019, Chen Xiangrong (陈祥榕) enlisted in the army and joined the army in September of that year. He solemnly wrote down the battle slogan: "Pure love, only for China" (清澈的爱，只为中国). The squad leader asked him, "You are a new recruit born in the 2000s, why is your slogan so 'big'?" Chen Xiangrong (陈祥榕) replied, "Squad leader, this has nothing to do with age. That's what I think, and that's what I'll do!"
In June 2020, in a border defense struggle, Chen Xiangrong (陈祥榕) was fearless and fought bravely until he died heroically. At that time, he was not yet 19 years old.
The army asked Chen Xiangrong's (陈祥榕) mother, Yao Jiusui (姚久穗), what requirements she had. She said, "I just want to know if my son was brave when he was fighting?" This year, Yao Jiusui (姚久穗) was invited to the scene to watch the September 3rd military parade. "Son, the motherland is getting stronger and stronger, and your mother is proud of your bravery!"
"In recent years, military and local leaders have given us a lot of care and attention," said Chen Qiaochai (陈巧钗), Chen Xiangrong's (陈祥榕) sister. Chen Qiaochai (陈巧钗) now works in the collection and exhibition office of the Fujian Revolutionary Military Museum (福建革命军事馆). After Chen Xiangrong's (陈祥榕) sacrifice, his family donated more than 100 pieces of Chen Xiangrong's (陈祥榕) belongings to museums such as the Chinese People's Revolutionary Military Museum (中国人民革命军事博物馆), the Xinjiang Revolutionary Military Museum (新疆革命军事馆), and the Fujian Revolutionary Military Museum (福建革命军事馆). "In the future, I will try my best to tell the stories behind each cultural relic, so that the spirit of the heroes can be passed down from generation to generation," Chen Qiaochai (陈巧钗) said.
(Our reporters Hu Jingyi (胡婧怡), Shi Yu (施钰), and Li Longyi (李龙伊), and Hu Ruizhi (胡瑞智) participated in the writing)
Return to TopThis year, during the National Day Parade, I carried the "Third Battalion of 100 Battles, 100 Victories" battle flag through Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), and gloriously accepted the review of the Party and the people. After the parade mission, I gazed at this battle flag for a long time, and my thoughts returned to those years of war –
In November 1942, the Dianhu (佃湖) Blocking Battle began. Facing the enemy's frantic attack, the predecessor of our battalion, after a day of fierce fighting, killed more than 100 Japanese and puppet troops, and seized the enemy's operational plan and map for "mopping up" the Northern Jiangsu (苏北) Anti-Japanese Base Area, providing important intelligence support for the subsequent anti-"mopping up" struggle. After the battle, the Third Division of the New Fourth Army (新四军三师) awarded our battalion the honorary battle flag of "Third Battalion of 100 Battles, 100 Victories" (百战百胜第三营).
What I took over was not only the battle flag left by our predecessors, but also a mission. On the new journey of strengthening the military and revitalizing the army, taking over the blood-stained battle flag, we must inherit the revolutionary spirit and move forward 一往无前 (yī wǎng wú qián - "go forward without hesitation," to advance dauntlessly).
——Li Qi (李奇), Squad Leader of the "Third Battalion of 100 Battles, 100 Victories" of a certain brigade of the 78th Group Army (陆军第78集团军) of the Army
At dawn on September 25, 1937, it was pouring rain. Soldiers of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) took advantage of the darkness to make a surprise attack and arrived at the position before dawn. When the Japanese army's supply troops entered the ambush circle, the commander gave an order, and the sound of guns and cannons resounded through the valley. The Battle of Pingxingguan (平型关战役) annihilated more than 1,000 Japanese soldiers.
Today, the former heroic company has been transferred to the 9th Infantry Company of a certain brigade of the 79th Group Army (陆军第79集团军).
In March 2024, I came to serve in the "Pingxingguan Battle Assault Company" (平型关大战突击连). Excellent results are the best way to pay tribute to the martyrs. The 9th Company, after reform and restructuring, will continue to promote the great spirit of the War of Resistance, adhere to actual combat training, and strive to forge an iron fist of assault in the new era.
——Yan Wei (阎伟), Company Commander of the "Pingxingguan Battle Assault Company" of a certain brigade of the 79th Group Army of the Army
The predecessor of the squadron was the 1st Company of the 5th Regiment of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region (晋察冀军区). In the Battle of Niangziguan (娘子关) in August 1940, Deng Shijun (邓仕均), the then company commander, led 145 officers and soldiers of the entire company in a bloody battle for more than 5 hours, repelling dozens of enemy attacks, killing more than 200 enemies, and firmly containing more than 800 Japanese soldiers who came to reinforce on the Mohe Beach (磨河滩), winning valuable opportunities for the main force to seize the Niangziguan Fortress.
After the battle, the 1st Company was awarded the honorary title of "Iron Company of Bloody Battle on Mohe Beach" (血战磨河滩钢铁连) by the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region. This battle flag is stained with the blood of 128 martyrs.
Since the establishment of the squadron, it has undergone 16 adjustments and reforms, and has successfully completed its missions every time. Before each mission, the officers and soldiers of the squadron solemnly swear to the "Iron Company of Bloody Battle on Mohe Beach" battle flag: "Inherit the heroic aspirations, and follow the Party with an iron heart!" This oath is a promise to the predecessors and a driving force for progress.
——Zhao Zeqiang (赵泽强), Instructor of the "Iron Company of Bloody Battle on Mohe Beach" of a certain detachment of the First Mobile General Detachment of the People's Armed Police (武警第一机动总队)
(Interview and compilation by Li Longyi (李龙伊), Liang Duo (梁铎), and Qin Li (秦丽))
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on September 29th (Reporter Qi Yukun (亓玉昆)). On the morning of the 29th, the Ministry of Justice (司法部) held a press conference to introduce the newly revised Arbitration Law. The person in charge of the Ministry of Justice (司法部) stated that as of the end of August 2025, 285 arbitration commissions have been established nationwide in accordance with the law, handling a cumulative total of more than 5 million arbitration cases, involving a subject matter value of more than 9 trillion yuan. The parties applying for arbitration involve more than 100 countries and regions, and the disputes handled involve finance, e-commerce, construction engineering, maritime affairs, intellectual property rights and other fields, playing an important role in serving economic development and opening up to the outside world.
On September 12 this year, the 17th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) voted to pass the newly revised "Arbitration Law of the People's Republic of China" (中华人民共和国仲裁法), which will come into effect on March 1, 2026. The newly revised Arbitration Law has a total of eight chapters and 96 articles, 16 more than before the revision, and makes a series of institutional arrangements from improving the foreign-related arbitration system, improving the credibility of arbitration, and promoting the innovation of the arbitration system with Chinese characteristics.
In the past five years, my country's arbitration institutions have handled approximately 16,000 foreign-related arbitration cases, with a subject matter amount of approximately 730 billion yuan. Arbitration awards have been recognized and enforced worldwide, and my country has gradually become a preferred location for international commercial arbitration facing the world.
Shi Hong (石宏), Director of the Civil Law Office of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会法工委民法室), introduced that the revised Arbitration Law clearly supports my country's arbitration institutions in establishing business institutions overseas to carry out arbitration activities. At the same time, it also allows overseas arbitration institutions to establish business institutions and carry out foreign-related arbitration activities in areas such as the free trade pilot zone and Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) approved by the State Council (国务院), in accordance with relevant national regulations, based on the needs of economic and social development and the needs of reform and opening up.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 29th (Reporter Qiu Chaoyi (邱超奕)) - This reporter learned from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部): On September 27th, the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland) Talent Demand Catalog" was released at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurship Competition. The "Catalog" focuses on major national development strategies and is deeply integrated with the "Million Talents Gathering in Southern Guangdong" Action Plan, accurately reflecting the degree of job demand in Guangdong Province's (广东省) 20 strategic industry clusters.
The "Catalog" shows that the industry clusters with the highest degree of talent shortage in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Mainland) include the new generation information technology industry, the biomedicine and health industry, the new energy industry, the software and information service industry, and the ultra-high-definition video display industry. The positions with the highest degree of industry demand include communication technology engineers, medical device researchers, photovoltaic system engineers, and Java engineers. Due to the rapid development of the new generation information technology industry and the ultra-high-definition video display industry, communication technology engineers are particularly scarce.
The "Catalog" is a key project of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) to support the construction of a high-level talent hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The release of the "Catalog" will play a positive role in Guangdong (广东) formulating industrial talent policies and guiding the flow of talent resources to key regions, key fields, and key industries.
Return to TopAccording to a report from our newspaper in Beijing on September 29th (Reporter Wang Haonan (王昊男)), in Jiulong Community (九龙社区), Shuangjing Subdistrict (双井街道), Chaoyang District (朝阳区), Beijing (北京), delivery driver Wang Zhiqiang (王志强) and his colleagues have recently received numerous compliments from residents. Why? It turns out that 23 delivery riders have jointly formed the "Meijing Rider Grid Volunteer Service Team" (美井骑士网格志愿服务小组), using their time during deliveries and work breaks to serve as civilization guidance promoters and grassroots governance volunteers, helping the community solve grassroots governance problems.
Organizing new employment groups to participate in grassroots governance is a microcosm of the "Party Member + Grid" governance model in Shuangjing Subdistrict (双井街道), Chaoyang District (朝阳区). In recent years, Shuangjing Subdistrict (双井街道) has created a refined governance demonstration zone, dividing the area into nine major zones and establishing zone Party committees, optimizing 282 grid Party organizations to achieve "three full coverage" of Party organizations, services, and resources, and effectively handling practical matters related to people's livelihoods. At the same time, the subdistrict is demand-oriented, building service positions for new employment groups, selecting cadres to serve as "chief service commissioners" for key enterprises, and has cumulatively resolved more than 2,300 enterprise demands.
In terms of collaborative governance, a "monthly topic" mechanism has been established in the zones to promote the deepening of "responding to complaints immediately" to "addressing issues before complaints arise." Through neighborhood centers, self-governance discussion platforms, and other means, the ability to resolve conflicts and public participation have been enhanced, and public satisfaction has significantly improved.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李凯旋
Inside the production workshop of Chengdu Xinshengyu Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd. (成都新杉宇航科技有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Xinshengyu Aerospace (新杉宇航)"), located in Xindu District (新都区), Chengdu (成都市), Sichuan Province (四川省), laser selective melting equipment is in operation. Amidst the sparks, ultra-large parts for aerospace equipment are being "printed" out.
In recent years, the metal 3D printing industry has developed rapidly, but Wang Jun (王俊), general manager of Xinshengyu Aerospace (新杉宇航), is very troubled: "Small and medium-sized enterprises like us lack high-end scientific research talents, and it is easy to 掉队 (diào duì - "fall behind the team," to lag behind in development or progress) in technological iteration." The "Shared Doctor" program launched by the Xindu District Party Committee Talent Office (新都区委人才办) has solved his urgent need.
What is a "Shared Doctor"? Professional doctors leave the laboratory and provide technical support for companies in need through phased assignments and project-based cooperation.
Bringing his research team to Xinshengyu Aerospace (新杉宇航), Dr. Men Zhengxing (门正兴), a professor at Chengdu Aeronautic Polytechnic (成都航空职业技术大学), is very excited. The problem of precision forming of 3D metal parts that has been plaguing the company is his specialty, "But the diameter of the parts produced by the company can reach more than 1 meter, while our laboratory can only print parts up to 200 mm, which is also a challenge to my technology." Men Zhengxing (门正兴) spends most of his spare time in the production workshop. He works with the company's technicians to jointly optimize digital simulation technology to deeply analyze the process flow, helping the company build a set of 3D printing simulation parameter system suitable for the company's equipment, and successfully improve the printing accuracy of large thin-walled parts by 12%.
Since 2024, Xindu District (新都区) has explored the use of the "Doctor Sharing Program" to alleviate the shortage of high-end talents in enterprises, and has successfully attracted more than 190 doctors in various fields to join.
"Understanding the industry is the foundation." Deng Hanyu (邓涵予), director of the Xindu District (新都区) Talent Development Service Center,坦言, admits that there are many docking meetings and joint meetings for talent issues, but some departments lack professional knowledge, and the demands of enterprises are inevitably "unclear and unsolvable." Focusing on Xindu District's (新都区) advantageous industries such as aerospace and rail transit, Deng Hanyu (邓涵予) and his colleagues walked out of the office, visited universities and enterprises, and studied industry reports, papers and monographs, and slowly became experts.
In the past, many parties such as industrial parks and departments in Xindu District (新都区) were helping enterprises overcome difficulties, but the information was not fully interconnected; relying on the Xindu District Party Committee Talent Work Leading Group (新都区委人才工作领导小组), all departments now uniformly classify the talent information they have mastered and establish a dynamically updated "Doctor Resource Pool" and "Enterprise Technology Demand Database." "The two can be intelligently matched through AI technology, and companies and doctors can also check information and find partners on their own," Deng Hanyu (邓涵予) introduced.
In order to encourage doctors to participate in sharing, Xindu District (新都区) has innovatively established a market-oriented evaluation system of "determining talent by salary + independent evaluation + empowering points", and jointly with universities, it has incorporated doctors' participation in enterprise technological innovation, achievement transformation, etc. into the evaluation of professional title evaluation, performance appraisal, etc.; serving as a "Shared Doctor" can also apply for subsidies.
"The research topic has applicable scenarios. After becoming a 'Shared Doctor', I have found more research directions and am jointly applying for scientific research projects with the company." Men Zhengxing (门正兴) has provided scientific research services such as process improvement and patent application for many companies in Xindu District (新都区), and his academic level has also improved. "Schools and enterprises have established cooperative relationships, and students also have good places for internships and employment," said Men Zhengxing (门正兴).
Up to now, the "Shared Doctor Program" in Xindu District (新都区) has promoted 38 university-enterprise cooperation projects, overcome 16 key process technology problems such as the development of aero-engine blades and 3D printing of complex parts, and driven an increase in the output value of the industrial chain by 120 million yuan.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 黄 超 李建广
The first batch of 160 municipal-level curriculum resources covers all academic levels, with each set including approximately 15 minutes of teaching videos, teaching guides, and activity task sheets... Starting this fall semester, more than 1,400 primary and secondary schools in Beijing (北京市) will comprehensively offer general artificial intelligence education courses.
"So that's how facial modeling is done," "Our expressions have been successfully captured by AI"... In the information technology classroom of the primary school division of Ritan Middle School (日坛中学), a group of fifth-grade students gathered around the screen, making expressions at the camera, observing AI's recognition of "happiness," "surprise," and "anger," and learning how to safely use AI under the guidance of the teacher.
Arriving at the middle school division of the school, the level of instruction gradually deepened. In the high school classroom, students started with the principles, gained an in-depth understanding of image recognition algorithms, and tried to create intelligent programs such as "face-scanning check-in." "The programs designed by the students have the opportunity to be applied to the actual scenarios of the smart campus, learning for practical use," said teacher Wang Yuying (王玉英).
In the classroom of the Eleventh Primary School (第十一小学) in Pinggu District (平谷区), Beijing (北京市), a "text-to-image" course is in progress. When learning a lesson about kittens, the students input sentences describing the kitten's naughtiness into AI software, which generated a corresponding picture. One student said, "The teacher also used AI to make the characters in the textbook move and talk to us. Everyone's interest in learning is even stronger."
The vivid classroom is inseparable from the support of solid curriculum resources. In March of this year, the "Beijing (北京市) Action Plan for Promoting Artificial Intelligence Education in Primary and Secondary Schools (2025-2027)" was released; in June, the "Beijing (北京市) Local Curriculum Outline for Artificial Intelligence Education in Primary and Secondary Schools (Trial Implementation) (2025 Edition)" was released, from curriculum positioning, content system to implementation path, making artificial intelligence education "what to teach and how to teach" traceable. Beijing (北京) has become the first provincial-level region to comprehensively promote general artificial intelligence education.
What to learn in the new course? The primary school stage focuses on "experiential" courses, enlightening interest through scenarios such as image recognition and game interaction; the junior high school stage focuses on "cognitive" teaching, guiding students to experience model training and apply generative artificial intelligence tools to learning and life; the high school stage focuses on "comprehensive practice," cultivating data processing, algorithm application, and interdisciplinary innovation capabilities.
In order to ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively, the first batch of online municipal-level curriculum resources meets the needs of teachers' lesson preparation, teaching, and students' independent learning through the "video + tool + task sheet" model, and builds an AI "curriculum supermarket" and "application supermarket," providing basic support for classroom teaching.
Who will teach this course? "The school is equipped with a teaching team combining full-time and part-time teachers, and information technology teachers are the main source," said Zhang Zhixiong (张智雄), deputy director of the Dongcheng District (东城区) Smart Education Research Center in Beijing (北京市). Through systematic training, teachers are guided to master the cognitive framework of artificial intelligence technology and have the ability to design teaching and implement ethical education.
In July of this year, Beijing (北京市) launched the "Hundred Thousand Seeds Program" summer training, with more than 130 core teachers participating in the training. Since the beginning of the school year, the municipal and district-level "AI Education Lecturer Group" has gone deep into various districts and schools to carry out lectures, focusing on solving the pain points and difficulties in education and teaching. The implementation of the "urban-rural pairing" plan organizes high-quality resources such as the central urban area, universities in Beijing (北京), and technology companies to provide assistance to 10 remote suburban districts.
Beijing (北京) Teenagers Artificial Intelligence Academy (Haidian) (北京少年人工智能学院（海淀）) was established, and the Second International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad Academic Activity was held... With the increasing atmosphere of artificial intelligence education in primary and secondary schools, Beijing (北京市) has fully integrated scientific and technological innovation resources to promote the opening of laboratories and experience halls of universities, research institutes, and technology companies, and build a collaborative education model of teaching associations. Beijing (北京市) No. 2 Middle School (北京第二中学) Jingkai District School (经开区学校), located in the national economic and technological development zone, uses regional technology resources to cooperate with a number of high-tech enterprises to integrate technologies such as unmanned driving, computer vision, and speech recognition into classroom teaching.
"Introducing artificial intelligence education into primary and secondary schools is not only an inevitable requirement of technological development, but also an important direction of education reform," said Yu Shengquan (余胜泉), executive director of the Future Education High-level Innovation Center of Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学). Subject courses should break through tradition, highlight practical and exploratory links, and evaluate teaching effectiveness through practical innovation.
"We continue to optimize artificial intelligence education curriculum resources and iterate and update them in combination with teaching feedback," said the relevant person in charge of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission (北京市教委), adding that they will take the first batch of curriculum resources as a starting point to enable teachers and students with digital technology, guide young people to establish a scientific understanding of artificial intelligence from an early age, and reserve the seeds of scientific and technological innovation talents for the country.
Return to TopBy: 单忠德
On September 12, 2025, the 17th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress passed the "Atomic Energy Law of the People's Republic of China" (中华人民共和国原子能法) (hereinafter referred to as the "Atomic Energy Law"), which will come into effect on January 15, 2026.
The Party Central Committee and the State Council attach great importance to the development of the atomic energy industry and the construction of the legal and regulatory system in the nuclear field. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has made many important instructions and approvals, pointing out that "the nuclear industry is a high-tech strategic industry and an important cornerstone of national security," and emphasizing that "improving the legal system in the nuclear field is very important, and we must attach great importance to it and strengthen top-level design." The promulgation and issuance of the Atomic Energy Law is an important achievement in thoroughly implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, providing a strong legal guarantee for regulating and promoting the high-quality development of China's atomic energy industry. As the nuclear industry authority under the State Council, the China Atomic Energy Authority (国家原子能机构) adheres to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implements the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee, implements General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions and approvals and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council with high standards and from a high position and starting point, unswervingly grasps the implementation of the Atomic Energy Law, and effectively transforms the advantages of the rule of law into governance effectiveness.
Fully Recognize the Important Significance of Promulgating and Issuing the Atomic Energy Law
The Atomic Energy Law thoroughly implements Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that "governing the country according to law is the basic strategy of the Party leading the people in governing the country" and "the rule of law is an important support for the national governance system and governance capacity." The promulgation and issuance of the Atomic Energy Law clarifies the general policy, development policies, and management system for China's development of the atomic energy industry from the national legal level, and clarifies the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of government departments, enterprises, institutions, and practitioners, which helps to further regulate and promote China's atomic energy research, development, and utilization activities, helps to further improve the modernization level of the nuclear governance system and governance capacity, and helps to better promote the high-quality development of China's atomic energy industry.
The Atomic Energy Law thoroughly implements the overall national security concept. General Secretary Xi Jinping creatively put forward the overall national security concept and incorporated nuclear safety into the national overall security system. The Atomic Energy Law incorporates the implementation of the overall national security concept into legal provisions, stipulating that engaging in atomic energy research, development, and utilization activities should adhere to a rational, coordinated, and progressive nuclear safety concept, adhere to the bottom-line thinking and systematic concept, coordinate development and security, protect the ecological environment, and ensure personal health and the safety of life and property, further determining the fundamental principles of China's atomic energy industry development from the national legal level.
The Atomic Energy Law thoroughly implements the people-centered development thought. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that we must always put the interests of the people in the supreme position, so that the fruits of reform and development can benefit all the people more and more fairly, and continuously move towards the goal of common prosperity for all the people. The Atomic Energy Law sets up a special section on nuclear technology applications, encouraging the application of nuclear technology in industry, agriculture, biology, medical and health care, ecological environment protection, and other fields, so that more atomic energy development results can benefit the broad masses of the people. At the same time, the Atomic Energy Law pays more attention to emphasizing the people's right to know about the development of the atomic energy industry, requiring relevant administrative organs, enterprises, and institutions to strengthen public communication and solicit the opinions of stakeholders on major matters affecting the public interest in atomic energy research, development, and utilization activities.
The Atomic Energy Law thoroughly implements the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that people of all countries should work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind and build a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness and inclusiveness, and cleanliness and beauty. The Atomic Energy Law actively practices the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, supports the peaceful use of atomic energy, encourages international exchanges and cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy, and promotes the sharing of the achievements of the peaceful use of atomic energy. At the same time, it strengthens import and export management, fulfills international import and export obligations and commitments, strictly restricts nuclear proliferation-sensitive items, and the export of materials that can be used for nuclear explosive devices, providing legal guarantees for the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative in the field of atomic energy.
Accurately Grasp the Profound Connotation and Rich Extension of the Atomic Energy Law
The Atomic Energy Law is a condensed summary of the development experience of China's atomic energy industry. Under the cordial care and strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, China's atomic energy industry has achieved rapid development from scratch and from small to large. Especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the personal planning, deployment, and promotion of General Secretary Xi Jinping, China has carried out a large number of good practices in nuclear science and technology research and development, peaceful use of nuclear energy, nuclear technology applications, security guarantees, as well as international cooperation and exchanges, nuclear compliance, and nuclear affairs governance, forming a set of effective management experience. The Atomic Energy Law elevates it to national law, fully demonstrating our firm will to develop the atomic energy industry and promote the peaceful use of atomic energy.
The Atomic Energy Law clarifies the management system for China's development of the atomic energy industry. The research, development, and utilization activities of China's atomic energy industry adhere to the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The nuclear industry authority, energy authority, and nuclear safety supervision and management department under the State Council are responsible for relevant management and supervision according to their respective responsibilities. Other relevant departments under the State Council are responsible for the management and supervision of relevant atomic energy research, development, and utilization activities within their respective responsibilities. Local people's governments at or above the county level and their relevant departments shall support atomic energy research, development, and utilization activities within their respective administrative regions, and perform corresponding management and supervision responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of laws and administrative regulations.
The Atomic Energy Law has made a series of institutional arrangements for China's development of the atomic energy industry. Aiming at the key links in the development of China's atomic energy industry, it clarifies the establishment and improvement of management systems for spent fuel storage, transportation, and post-processing, the recycling system for disused radioactive sources from nuclear technology applications, the supervision and management system that conforms to the characteristics of controlled thermonuclear fusion and promotes the application of nuclear fusion, the nuclear security system, the nuclear accident emergency preparedness fund system, the nuclear and nuclear dual-use item export licensing system, and the nuclear damage compensation liability system from the national legal level. At the same time, the Atomic Energy Law makes financial arrangements for spent fuel treatment and disposal funds, nuclear facility decommissioning and governance funds, and nuclear accident emergency preparedness funds.
The Atomic Energy Law clarifies the legal responsibilities and obligations of relevant governments, enterprises, institutions, and practitioners. Relevant departments under the State Council and relevant local people's governments shall provide policy support in terms of scientific and technological awards, industrial development, finance, taxes, and fees in accordance with national regulations. Encourage local people's governments, nuclear facility operating units, and other relevant units with the conditions to build and utilize science popularization venues and facilities to carry out atomic energy science knowledge popularization activities. Units and individuals who have made outstanding contributions in atomic energy research, development, and utilization activities shall be commended and rewarded in accordance with relevant national regulations. At the same time, the corresponding legal responsibilities are clarified for operating units and practitioners who violate the provisions of this law.
Thoroughly Implement the Atomic Energy Law and Fully Promote the High-Quality Development of the Nuclear Industry
The vitality of the law lies in its implementation, and the authority of the law also lies in its implementation. Standing at a new historical starting point, China's nuclear industry front will conscientiously do a good job in implementing the Atomic Energy Law, always adhere to the innovation-driven development strategy and the green development and sustainable development strategy, coordinate high-quality development and high-level security, and strive to write a new chapter in the peaceful use of atomic energy and the high-quality development of the nuclear industry.
Make further efforts to achieve high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in nuclear science and technology. Adhere to the view that science and technology are the primary productive force, talent is the primary resource, and innovation is the primary driving force. Strengthen atomic energy scientific research and technological development, strengthen basic research, highlight original innovation; optimize resource allocation, actively explore cutting-edge technologies, promote interdisciplinary integration, increase the construction of national strategic scientific and technological forces in the atomic energy field, and accelerate the creation of new quality productive forces in the nuclear field.
Re-focus efforts on building a strong nuclear industry system. Unswervingly promote the "thermal reactor-fast reactor-fusion reactor" three-step nuclear energy development strategy; adhere to the closed-loop development route of nuclear fuel, improve the natural uranium security system, continuously improve the capacity and level of each link in the nuclear fuel cycle, improve overall quality and efficiency, and actively build a complete, advanced, independent, and reliable nuclear fuel cycle system.
Re-exert efforts in serving the development of the national economy. Adhere to the strategic orientation of "four orientations," promote the widespread application of nuclear technology in industry, agriculture, biology, medical and health care, ecological environment protection, and other fields. Give full play to the role of the effective market and the promising government, strengthen top-level design and path planning, encourage nuclear-related central enterprises, social capital, and others to participate in the development of the nuclear technology application industry, promote integrated development, continuously expand the industrial scale, and provide strong support for serving the national economy and improving people's well-being.
Increase efforts to promote the nuclear industry to "go global." Give full play to China's nuclear industry's technological advantages and complete industrial advantages, implement a "one country, one policy" policy for countries along the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) and developing countries in the Global South, promote the sharing of development results, and allow more "small and beautiful" and "people-benefiting" nuclear technologies to better benefit mankind. Deeply participate in the construction of the global nuclear governance system and contribute Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to actively building a community with a shared future for mankind.
(The author is the Director of the China Atomic Energy Authority (国家原子能机构))
Return to TopThis year marks the sixth year since the issuance and implementation of the "Overall Plan for the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region." Over the past six years, Guangxi has taken the high-level joint construction of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region as a leading project for opening up and development, adhering to the simultaneous construction of channels and strengthening of operations, increasing efficiency and improving quality in sync, expanding cooperation and promoting integration in parallel. The construction of the corridor has continuously achieved new progress, and the corridor's cohesion and competitiveness have been continuously enhanced, becoming an important engine driving the development and opening up of the western region.
Breaking Bottlenecks: Comprehensive Improvement of Interconnectivity
Guangxi has coordinated the promotion of major transportation infrastructure construction such as railways, highways, and waterways. A comprehensive transportation corridor connecting Guangxi and Guangdong, linking the southwest, reaching Hong Kong and Macao, and connecting ASEAN is accelerating its formation.
The Pinglu Canal, a backbone project of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region, has cumulatively completed more than 80% of its investment. It is expected to be completed in 2026, after which the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region will become the third major channel in the country with river-sea intermodal transport capabilities. As a key project to make up for the shortcomings of the western line of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region, the Huangtong-Baise Railway is accelerating its progress and is expected to be completed and open to traffic in 2028. By then, the western line will be fully connected.
With the accelerated advancement of major projects, a transportation network of land, sea, air, and digital interconnection is spreading across the land of Guangxi: On land, 61 land channels make it easier to go out of the province, to the sea, and to the border; at sea, 91 container routes have been opened at Beibu Gulf Port (北部湾港); in the air, Nanning Airport (南宁机场) routes basically cover ASEAN countries, building a "4-hour aviation logistics circle" from Nanning to ASEAN; on the digital channel, 12 international land optical cables reach ASEAN countries.
Strengthening Hubs: The Goal of a "Ten Million TEU Major Port" is Imminent
Over the past six years, Guangxi has focused on strengthening port and shipping infrastructure construction. Beibu Gulf Port (北部湾港) has been continuously upgraded, realizing the navigation and berthing of world's mainstream large ships such as 300,000-ton oil tankers, 200,000-ton container and bulk cargo ships, and 150,000-ton liquefied natural gas ships. The comprehensive throughput capacity exceeds 360 million tons, and the port facility capacity has been significantly enhanced. The container throughput of Beibu Gulf Port (北部湾港) has increased from 3.82 million TEUs in 2019 to 9.02 million TEUs in 2024, with an average annual increase of 18.7%. From January to August this year, the container throughput reached 6.406 million TEUs, an increase of 10% year-on-year. The goal of a "ten million TEU major port" is expected to be achieved within the year.
Increasing Efficiency: The Corridor Operation Achieves Both Quantity and Quality Improvement
Currently, the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region has formed various logistics organization forms such as sea-rail intermodal trains, China-Vietnam cross-border trains and buses, and air cargo. The annual volume of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region has increased from 110,000 TEUs in 2019 to 500,000 TEUs in 2024, a 3.5-fold increase in six years.
With the continuous expansion of the logistics scale of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region, the smooth transfer and connection of goods has become an important factor affecting the efficiency of freight logistics. In order to solve the problem of poor connection between sea and rail transportation, the Development and Reform Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区发展和改革委员会) took the lead in promoting the "small incision" reform of the integration of sea-rail intermodal transport in Beibu Gulf Port (北部湾港), breaking the physical isolation between railways and ports and opening up data barriers. Now, the single transfer time of sea-rail intermodal containers has been shortened from the original 3 hours to 1.5 hours, and the comprehensive operating efficiency has increased by 30%. This reform has also become a model case for the development of multimodal transport in the country.
Expanding Cooperation: Regional Collaborative Development Goes Deeper and More Solid
In recent years, provinces along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region have successively established cooperation mechanisms in the fields of justice, finance, customs supervision, and taxation, forming a strong synergy to jointly build the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region at a high level. In addition, Guangxi has also actively promoted international cooperation in the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region, and has successively established economic and trade cooperation mechanisms and built cooperation platforms with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia, the provinces of Khammouane and Savannakhet in Laos, the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Brunei, and the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia, injecting new impetus into the development of China-ASEAN regional economic integration. From January to July this year, Guangxi's total imports and exports to ASEAN countries reached 242.32 billion yuan, an increase of 13.1% year-on-year, accounting for 53.4% of the region's total foreign trade imports and exports.
Promoting Integration: The Land-Sea Linked Economic Corridor is Accelerating its Formation
The construction of the Pinglu Canal (平陆运河) Economic Belt is accelerating, and a leading industry with an annual output value of over 10 billion yuan has been initially formed, including new energy, green chemicals, and advanced equipment manufacturing; major industrial projects with investments of over 10 billion yuan, such as BYD's (比亚迪) power battery and energy storage systems, have been launched; and industries worth hundreds of billions of yuan, such as metallurgy, automobiles, non-ferrous metals, and the electronics industry, are booming on the coast of Beibu Gulf (北部湾). The construction of the China-Cambodia Industrial Park (Beihai Park) (中国—柬埔寨产业园（北海园区）) and the Guangxi-Brunei Economic Corridor (广西—文莱经济走廊) is being promoted in depth, and the construction of cross-regional and cross-border industrial chain supply chains is accelerating.
The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region is not only a major logistics channel, but also an economic corridor for the efficient integration of resource elements and the large-scale layout of industries. The trade volume of provinces along the corridor through Guangxi increased from 344.8 billion yuan in 2019 to 676.9 billion yuan in 2024, an increase of nearly 1 time. From January to July this year, the trade volume reached 446.3 billion yuan, an increase of 18% year-on-year, and the radiation-driving effect of the corridor has been further enhanced.
In the next step, Guangxi will seize the major opportunity of jointly building the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the Western Region at a high level, continue to expand opening up to the inside and outside, lead high-quality development with high-level opening up, and better serve the construction of a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
Data source: Development and Reform Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区发展和改革委员会)
Return to TopIn recent years, Jinan City (济南市), Shandong Province (山东省), has thoroughly implemented the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee (党中央), and in accordance with the work arrangements of Shandong Province (山东省), has unswervingly implemented the development strategy of strengthening the city through industry. It adheres to laying a solid foundation with "new" layouts, scaling "high" peaks to shape advantages, leaping towards "intelligence" to promote transformation, and planning for the long term with "green" as the path. It has gradually built a modern industrial system with provincial capital characteristics, led by technological innovation, supported by advanced manufacturing, and deeply integrated with the digital and real economies. It has achieved major breakthroughs in many fields, and industrial development has shown strong innovation vitality and growth resilience.
Promoting Industrial Upgrading with a "New" Layout
Focusing on promoting the optimization and upgrading of manufacturing, Jinan City (济南市) coordinates and promotes the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, the cultivation and expansion of emerging industries, and the forward-looking layout of future industries. Around 13 iconic industrial chains and 34 key industrial chains, such as automobile manufacturing, electronic information, integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, new energy equipment, high-end CNC machine tools and robots, and high-end software, it accelerates the optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure and strives to build the "four beams and eight pillars" of new industrialization. From 2022 to 2024, the revenue of industrial enterprises above designated size in the city has crossed three 100 billion yuan thresholds for three consecutive years, exceeding one trillion yuan for the first time. The automobile manufacturing and electronic information industries have become new engines driving industrial economic growth.
Driving Technological Innovation to Scale "High" Peaks
Focusing on strengthening industrial innovation and technological innovation, Jinan City (济南市) insists on placing the foundation of industrial development on innovation, continuously strengthens the innovation subject status of enterprises, focuses on key areas and key links in the industrial chain to carry out technological research, vigorously promotes the research and development of new products, new technologies, and new processes, and accelerates the smooth flow of technological achievement transformation channels. At present, the city has 9 national-level industrial design centers, 4 provincial-level manufacturing innovation centers, 59 provincial-level industrial design centers, 4 provincial-level manufacturing pilot platforms, and 270 provincial-level "one enterprise, one technology" R&D centers, and a multi-level innovation platform system is increasingly完善 完善 (wán shàn - "perfect," to improve and make complete); more than 1,300 projects such as the first (set) of equipment, the first version of high-end software, the first batch of new materials, and the first set of electronic products have been cultivated.
Deepening Digital-Real Integration to Leap Towards "Intelligence"
Focusing on promoting the deep integration of digital and real economies, Jinan City (济南市) vigorously promotes the construction of "Digital Jinan" (数字济南), takes the lead in making a good move in the development of the digital economy, and promotes the coordinated innovation and development of digital industrialization, industrial digitization, and computing-network integration. In 2024, the city's software business revenue reached 585.6 billion yuan, of which industrial software revenue was 35 billion yuan, accounting for 11.9% of the country's total. It ranked seventh in the country in the evaluation of China's Software Famous Cities, and its digital ecology index has jumped for four consecutive years, ranking seventh in the country. It has two national-level "cross-industry and cross-field" Internet platforms, Inspur Cloudzhou (浪潮云洲) and Huoshi (火石), and its intelligent computing power ranks seventh in the country. It is among the first batch of pilot cities for digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises, the first batch of pilot cities for large-scale application of Beidou (北斗), and a key city for the "Sailing" action of 5G applications. Jinan City (济南市) is promoting the quality change, efficiency change, and power change of manufacturing with the overall energy level leap of the digital economy, and gathering strong momentum for taking the road of new industrialization.
Guiding Enterprises to Transform Towards "Green" Advancement
Focusing on enhancing the level of green development, Jinan City (济南市) unswervingly follows the path of green, low-carbon, and high-quality development, integrates the concept of green development, circular development, and low-carbon development into all aspects and the entire process of economic development, strengthens the intensive and economical use of energy, promotes the green transformation of the industrial structure, continuously implements the green manufacturing project, forges new advantages and cultivates new momentum in green development, and strives to 厚植 厚植 (hòu zhí - "deeply cultivate," to strengthen or consolidate). the ecological background of new industrialization. In recent years, the city's new energy equipment, new energy vehicles and other industries have initially taken shape and formed advantages. More than 400 green factories, green supply chains, and green industrial parks have been cultivated, and the overall green level of the industrial chain and supply chain has been continuously improved.
Data Source: Publicity Department of the CPC Jinan Municipal Committee (中共济南市委宣传部)
Return to TopDecree of the State Council of the People's Republic of China
No. 817
The "Decision of the State Council on Amending the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on International Maritime Transport" was adopted at the 68th Executive Meeting of the State Council on September 12, 2025, and is hereby promulgated and shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.
Premier Li Qiang (李强)
September 28, 2025
The State Council has decided to make the following amendments to the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on International Maritime Transport:
1. Paragraph 2 of Article 2 shall be amended as follows: "The ancillary business activities related to international maritime transport mentioned in the preceding paragraph include international shipping agency, international ship management, international maritime cargo handling, international maritime cargo warehousing, international maritime container stations and yards, and international shipping transaction platform services."
2. One article shall be added as Article 22: "Operators of international shipping transaction platforms shall report to the competent transportation department under the State Council information such as the operator's name, place of registration, contact information, platform service agreement, and shipping transaction rules. Specific measures shall be formulated by the competent transportation department under the State Council."
3. One article shall be added as Article 39: "If an operator of an international shipping transaction platform fails to report relevant information as required, the competent transportation department under the State Council or the authorized local people's government's competent transportation department shall order it to submit the information within a time limit; if it fails to do so within the time limit, a fine of between 20,000 yuan and 100,000 yuan shall be imposed; if the circumstances are serious, it shall be ordered to cease relevant business operations."
4. Article 46 shall be changed to Article 48 and amended as follows: "If a country or region that has concluded or jointly acceded to international maritime transport-related treaties or agreements with the People's Republic of China violates the provisions of the treaty or agreement, causing the interests enjoyed by the People's Republic of China under the treaty or agreement to be lost or damaged, or hindering the realization of the treaty or agreement's objectives, the government of the People's Republic of China has the right to demand that the government of the country or region concerned terminate the above-mentioned behavior, take appropriate remedial measures, and may suspend or terminate the performance of relevant obligations in accordance with the relevant treaty or agreement.
"If any country or region adopts or assists or supports the adoption of discriminatory prohibitions, restrictions, or other similar measures against operators, ships, or crew members engaged in international maritime transport and its ancillary business activities of the People's Republic of China, unless the relevant treaties or agreements can provide sufficient and effective remedies, the government of the People's Republic of China shall take necessary countermeasures based on the actual situation, including but not limited to charging special fees to ships of that country or region calling at Chinese ports, prohibiting or restricting ships of that country or region from entering or leaving Chinese ports, and prohibiting or restricting organizations and individuals of that country or region from obtaining data and information related to China's international maritime transport and operating international maritime transport and its ancillary business activities entering or leaving Chinese ports."
5. The term "competent transportation department" in these Regulations shall be amended to "competent transportation department under the State Council".
This Decision shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.
The Regulations of the People's Republic of China on International Maritime Transport shall be amended accordingly based on this Decision and the article numbers shall be adjusted accordingly, and shall be re-promulgated.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), September 29)
Return to TopChapter I General Provisions
Article 1 This regulation is formulated to standardize international maritime transport activities, protect fair competition, maintain the order of the international maritime transport market, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of all parties involved in international maritime transport.
Article 2 This regulation applies to international maritime transport operations into and out of ports of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) and auxiliary business activities related to international maritime transport.
The auxiliary business activities related to international maritime transport mentioned in the preceding paragraph include international shipping agency, international ship management, international maritime cargo loading and unloading, international maritime cargo warehousing, international maritime container stations and yards, and international shipping transaction platform services.
Article 3 Engaging in international maritime transport operations and auxiliary business activities related to international maritime transport shall adhere to the principle of honesty and trustworthiness, operate in accordance with the law, and compete fairly.
Article 4 The competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) and the relevant local people's governments' transportation departments shall, in accordance with the provisions of this regulation, supervise and manage international maritime transport operations, and implement relevant supervision and management of auxiliary business activities related to international maritime transport.
The competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) and the relevant local people's governments' transportation departments shall implement credit management for operators and practitioners of international maritime transport and its auxiliary businesses, and incorporate relevant credit records into the National Credit Information Sharing Platform (全国信用信息共享平台).
Chapter II Operators of International Maritime Transport and its Auxiliary Businesses
Article 5 To engage in international passenger ship and international bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation businesses, the following conditions shall be met:
(1) Obtaining enterprise legal person status;
(2) Having ships adapted to the business operations, including Chinese-flagged ships;
(3) The ships put into operation meet the national maritime traffic safety technical standards;
(4) Having bills of lading, passenger tickets, or multimodal transport documents;
(5) Having senior business management personnel with professional qualifications prescribed by the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院).
To engage in international container ship and international general cargo ship transportation businesses, an enterprise legal person status shall be obtained, and ships adapted to the business operations shall be possessed.
Article 6 To engage in international passenger ship and international bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation businesses, an application shall be submitted to the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院), along with relevant materials that meet the conditions stipulated in Article 5 of this regulation. The competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) shall complete the review within 30 days from the date of accepting the application and make a decision on whether to grant a license. If a license is granted, the applicant shall be issued an "International Shipping Operation License" (《国际船舶运输经营许可证》); if a license is not granted, the applicant shall be notified in writing with the reasons.
When the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) reviews applications for international passenger ship and international bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation businesses, it shall consider the state's policies on the development of the international maritime transport industry and the competitive situation of the international maritime transport market.
When applying to engage in international passenger ship transportation business and simultaneously applying to engage in international liner transportation business, the relevant materials stipulated in Article 11 of this regulation shall also be attached, and the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) shall review and register them together.
To engage in international container ship and international general cargo ship transportation businesses, a record shall be filed with the transportation department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government (省、自治区、直辖市人民政府交通运输主管部门) within 15 days from the date of commencement of business. The record information shall include the enterprise name, registered address, contact information, and ship information.
Article 7 To engage in non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) business, a record shall be filed with the transportation department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government (省、自治区、直辖市人民政府交通运输主管部门) within 15 days from the date of commencement of business. The record information shall include the enterprise name, registered address, and contact information.
The non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) business mentioned in the preceding paragraph refers to the international maritime transport operation in which a non-vessel operating common carrier accepts cargo from a shipper in the capacity of a carrier, issues its own bill of lading or other transport documents, charges the shipper freight, completes the international maritime cargo transport through an international shipping operator, and assumes the responsibilities of a carrier.
To engage in non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) business within China (中国), an enterprise legal person shall be established within China (中国) in accordance with the law.
Article 8 International passenger ship and international bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation operators shall not provide the legally obtained operating qualifications to others for use.
Article 9 If an international passenger ship or international bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation operator no longer meets the conditions stipulated in this regulation after obtaining the corresponding operating qualifications in accordance with the provisions of this regulation, the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) shall immediately revoke its operating qualifications.
Chapter III International Maritime Transport and its Auxiliary Business Operations
Article 10 International shipping operators engaging in international liner transportation business into and out of Chinese ports (中国港口) shall obtain international liner transportation operating qualifications in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.
Those who have not obtained international liner transportation operating qualifications shall not engage in international liner transportation business activities, shall not announce schedules to the public, and shall not accept bookings.
The provisions of the first paragraph of this article shall apply to international liner transportation operated by means of joint dispatch of ships, space exchange, joint operation, etc.
Article 11 To engage in international liner transportation business, an application shall be submitted to the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院), along with the following materials:
(1) The name, registered address, business license copy, and main investors of the international shipping operator;
(2) The names and identity certificates of the operator's main management personnel;
(3) Operating ship information;
(4) The proposed routes, schedules, and ports of call along the way;
(5) Tariff;
(6) Bill of lading, passenger ticket, or multimodal transport document.
The competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) shall complete the review within 30 days from the date of receiving the application for international liner transportation business. If the application materials are true and complete, they shall be registered and the applicant shall be notified; if the application materials are untrue or incomplete, they shall not be registered, and the applicant shall be notified in writing with the reasons.
Article 12 An international shipping operator who has obtained international liner transportation operating qualifications shall commence operations within 180 days from the date of obtaining the qualifications; it may be postponed for 90 days due to force majeure and with the consent of the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院). If operations are not commenced within the time limit, the international liner transportation operating qualifications shall be forfeited from the date of expiration.
Article 13 For newly opened or suspended international liner transportation routes, or changes in international liner transportation ships or schedules, an announcement shall be made 15 days in advance, and a record shall be filed with the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) within 15 days from the date of the event.
Article 14 The tariffs of international shipping operators engaged in international liner transportation business and the tariffs of non-vessel operating common carriers shall be filed with the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) in accordance with the prescribed format. The competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) shall designate a special agency to accept tariff filings.
The filed tariffs include published tariffs and agreed tariffs. Published tariffs refer to the tariffs listed in the tariff books of international shipping operators and non-vessel operating common carriers; agreed tariffs refer to the tariffs agreed upon by international shipping operators and cargo owners or non-vessel operating common carriers.
Published tariffs shall take effect 30 days after the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) accepts the filing; agreed tariffs shall take effect 24 hours after the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) accepts the filing.
International shipping operators and non-vessel operating common carriers shall implement the effective filed tariffs.
Article 15 International shipping operators engaged in international liner transportation who enter into liner conference agreements, operating agreements, tariff agreements, etc. involving Chinese ports (中国港口) shall file a copy of the agreement with the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) within 15 days from the date of signing the agreement.
Article 16 International passenger ship and international bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation operators who have any of the following circumstances shall file a record with the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) within 15 days from the date of the occurrence of the circumstance:
(1) Termination of operations;
(2) Reduction of operating ships;
(3) Change of bill of lading, passenger ticket, or multimodal transport document;
(4) Establishment of branches or subsidiaries abroad to operate corresponding businesses;
(5) Ships owned are registered abroad and fly a foreign flag.
If an international passenger ship or international bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation operator increases operating ships, the increased operating ships must meet the national safety technical standards, and a record shall be filed with the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) 15 days before being put into operation. The competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) shall issue a record certificate within 3 days from the date of receiving the record materials.
If other Chinese enterprises (中国企业) have any of the circumstances listed in items (4) and (5) of the first paragraph of this article, they shall go through the record-filing procedures in accordance with the provisions of the first paragraph of this article.
International container ship transportation operators, international general cargo ship transportation operators, and non-vessel operating common carriers who terminate operations shall file a record with the transportation department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government (省、自治区、直辖市人民政府交通运输主管部门) within 15 days from the date of termination of operations.
Article 17 When engaging in international shipping business, non-vessel operating common carrier business, and international shipping agency business, collecting or collecting freight and other related fees on behalf of others within China (中国), an invoice uniformly printed by the Chinese tax authorities (中国税务机关) shall be issued to the payer.
Article 18 Engaging in international shipping business and non-vessel operating common carrier business shall not have the following behaviors:
(1) Providing services at freight rates lower than normal and reasonable levels, hindering fair competition;
(2) Secretly giving rebates to shippers outside of accounting books to solicit goods;
(3) Abusing a dominant position to cause damage to trading partners with discriminatory prices or other restrictive conditions;
(4) Other behaviors that damage trading partners or the order of the international maritime transport market.
Article 19 Foreign international shipping operators (外国国际船舶运输经营者) engaging in relevant international shipping activities stipulated in this chapter shall comply with the relevant provisions of this regulation.
Foreign international shipping operators (外国国际船舶运输经营者) shall not engage in shipping business between Chinese ports (中国港口), nor shall they use leased Chinese-flagged ships (中国籍船舶) or space, or exchange space in disguise to engage in shipping business between Chinese ports (中国港口).
Article 20 International shipping agency operators who accept the entrustment of shipowners or ship charterers or ship operators may engage in the following businesses:
(1) Handling ship entry and exit port procedures, contacting and arranging pilotage, berthing, and loading and unloading;
(2) Signing bills of lading and transportation contracts on behalf of others, and handling booking business on behalf of others;
(3) Handling customs declaration procedures for ships, containers, and goods;
(4) Soliciting goods, organizing cargo, and handling consignment and transshipment of goods and containers;
(5) Collecting freight on behalf of others and handling settlements on behalf of others;
(6) Organizing passenger sources and handling relevant maritime passenger transportation business;
(7) Other related businesses.
International shipping agency operators shall withhold and pay taxes on behalf of the foreign international shipping operators (外国国际船舶运输经营者) they represent in accordance with relevant national regulations.
Article 21 International ship management operators who accept the entrustment of shipowners or ship charterers or ship operators may engage in the following businesses:
(1) Ship sales, leasing, and other ship asset management;
(2) Mechanical and marine engineering and arrangement of maintenance;
(3) Crew recruitment, training, and allocation;
(4) Other services to ensure the technical condition and normal navigation of ships.
Article 22 International shipping transaction platform operators shall report information such as the operator's name, registered address, contact information, platform service agreement, and shipping transaction rules to the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院). The specific measures shall be formulated by the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院).
Chapter IV Special Provisions for Foreign Investment in International Maritime Transport and its Auxiliary Businesses
Article 23 This chapter applies to foreign investment in international maritime transport business and auxiliary businesses related to international maritime transport within China (中国); if this chapter does not stipulate, other relevant provisions of this regulation shall apply.
Article 24 Foreign investors may invest in and operate international shipping, international shipping agency, international ship management, international maritime cargo loading and unloading, international maritime cargo warehousing, and international maritime container station and yard businesses in accordance with relevant laws, administrative regulations, and other relevant national regulations.
Article 25 Permanent representative offices established in China (中国) by foreign international shipping operators (外国国际船舶运输经营者) and foreign international maritime auxiliary enterprises shall not engage in business activities.
Chapter V Investigation and Handling
Article 26 At the request of interested parties or on its own initiative, the competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) may conduct investigations into the following situations:
(1) Liner conference agreements, operating agreements, tariff agreements, etc. involving Chinese ports (中国港口) entered into between international shipping operators engaged in international liner transportation business may harm fair competition;
(2) Various consortia formed through agreements by international shipping operators engaged in international liner transportation business, whose services involve a carrying share of a certain route of Chinese ports (中国港口) that continuously exceeds 30% of the total transport volume of the route for 1 year, and may harm fair competition;
(3) Having one of the behaviors stipulated in Article 18 of this regulation;
(4) Other behaviors that may harm fair competition in the international maritime transport market.
Article 27 The competent transportation department of the State Council (国务院) shall conduct investigations jointly with the State Administration for Market Regulation of the State Council (国务院市场监督管理部门) (hereinafter referred to as the "investigating authority").
Article 28 The investigating authority shall establish an investigation team to conduct investigations. The investigation team shall have no less than 3 members. The investigation team may, as needed, hire relevant experts to participate in the work.
Before conducting an investigation, the investigation team shall notify the investigated party of the purpose of the investigation, the reasons for the investigation, the duration of the investigation, and other matters. The investigation period shall not exceed 1 year; if necessary, with the approval of the investigating authority, it may be extended by half a year.
Article 29 When conducting an investigation, investigators may learn about relevant situations from the investigated party and units and individuals with whom it has business dealings, and may consult and copy relevant documents, agreements, contract texts, accounting books, business correspondence, electronic data, and other relevant materials.
Investigators shall keep confidential the business secrets of the investigated party and the units and individuals with whom it has business dealings.
Article 30 The investigated party shall accept the investigation, truthfully provide relevant information and materials, and shall not refuse to cooperate with the investigation or conceal the true situation or make false reports.
Article 31 After the investigation is completed, the investigating authority shall make an investigation conclusion and notify the investigated party and interested parties in writing.
If fair competition is harmed, the investigating authority may take prohibitive and restrictive measures such as ordering the modification of relevant agreements, restricting the number of liner flights, suspending tariff books or suspending acceptance of tariff filings, and ordering the periodic submission of relevant materials.
Article 32 Before making a decision to take prohibitive or restrictive measures, the investigating authority shall inform the parties of their right to request a hearing; if the parties request a hearing, a hearing shall be held.
Chapter VI Legal Liability
Article 33 If anyone engages in international passenger ship or international bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation business without obtaining the *International Ship Transportation Operation License*, the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) or the authorized local people's government transportation department shall order them to cease operation; if there is illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated; if the illegal income is more than 500,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 2 times but not more than 5 times the illegal income shall be imposed; if there is no illegal income or the illegal income is less than 500,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 200,000 yuan but not more than 1 million yuan shall be imposed.
If anyone engages in international container ship or international general cargo ship transportation business without having ships adapted to the international maritime transportation business, the transportation department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government shall order them to make corrections; if the circumstances are serious, they shall be ordered to suspend business for rectification.
Article 34 If a foreign international ship transportation operator engages in ship transportation business between Chinese ports, or uses leased Chinese ships and cabins, or uses cabin exchange and other methods to engage in ship transportation business between Chinese ports, the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) or the authorized local people's government transportation department shall order them to cease operation; if there is illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated; if the illegal income is more than 500,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 2 times but not more than 5 times the illegal income shall be imposed; if there is no illegal income or the illegal income is less than 500,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 200,000 yuan but not more than 1 million yuan shall be imposed. If they refuse to cease operation, they shall be refused entry into the port; if the circumstances are serious, their international liner transportation operation qualification shall be revoked.
Article 35 If anyone engages in international liner transportation without obtaining international liner transportation operation qualification, the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) or the authorized local people's government transportation department shall order them to cease operation; if there is illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated; if the illegal income is more than 500,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 2 times but not more than 5 times the illegal income shall be imposed; if there is no illegal income or the illegal income is less than 500,000 yuan, a fine of not less than 200,000 yuan but not more than 1 million yuan shall be imposed. If they refuse to cease operation, they shall be refused entry into the port.
Article 36 If an international passenger ship or international bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation operator provides their legally obtained operation qualification to others for use, the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) or the authorized local people's government transportation department shall order them to make corrections within a time limit; if they fail to make corrections within the time limit, their operation qualification shall be revoked.
Article 37 If anyone fails to complete the filing procedures stipulated in these Regulations, the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) or the transportation department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government shall order them to complete the filing procedures within a time limit; if they fail to complete the filing procedures within the time limit, a fine of not less than 10,000 yuan but not more than 50,000 yuan shall be imposed, and their corresponding qualification may be revoked.
Article 38 If anyone fails to complete the freight rate filing procedures stipulated in these Regulations or fails to implement the filed freight rate, the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) or the authorized local people's government transportation department shall order them to make corrections within a time limit and impose a fine of not less than 20,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan.
Article 39 If an international shipping transaction platform operator fails to submit relevant information as required, the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) or the authorized local people's government transportation department shall order them to submit the information within a time limit; if they fail to submit the information within the time limit, a fine of not less than 20,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan shall be imposed; if the circumstances are serious, they shall be ordered to stop carrying out relevant business.
Article 40 If an administrative penalty should be given based on the investigation conclusion or there is a violation listed in Article 18 of these Regulations, the transportation department or the market supervision and management department shall give a penalty in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and administrative regulations.
Article 41 If a foreign international ship transportation operator or a permanent representative office of a foreign international maritime auxiliary enterprise engages in business activities, the market supervision and management department shall order them to stop business activities and give a penalty in accordance with the law.
Article 42 If anyone refuses the investigation by the investigation authority and its staff in accordance with the law, or conceals or falsely reports relevant information and materials, the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) or the authorized local people's government transportation department shall order them to make corrections and impose a fine of not more than 20,000 yuan; if the circumstances are serious, a fine of not less than 20,000 yuan but not more than 100,000 yuan shall be imposed.
Article 43 If anyone illegally engages in international maritime transportation operation activities entering and leaving Chinese ports and auxiliary operation activities related to international maritime transportation, disrupting the order of the international maritime transportation market, criminal responsibility shall be investigated in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Law regarding the crime of illegal business operation.
Article 44 If the staff of the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) and the relevant local people's government transportation departments have one of the following circumstances, causing serious consequences and violating criminal law, criminal responsibility shall be investigated in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Law regarding the crime of abuse of power, dereliction of duty, or other crimes; if it is not enough for criminal punishment, administrative sanctions shall be given in accordance with the law:
(1) Failing to approve, license, register, or file for applicants who meet the conditions stipulated in these Regulations, or approving, licensing, registering, or filing for applicants who do not meet the conditions stipulated in these Regulations;
(2) Failing to implement supervision and management in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations for international ship transportation operators and non-vessel operating common carriers who have been approved, licensed, registered, and filed, or failing to revoke their corresponding operation qualification after discovering that they no longer meet the conditions stipulated in these Regulations, or failing to investigate and deal with their illegal acts after discovering them;
(3) Failing to immediately ban units and individuals who have not legally fulfilled the approval, licensing, registration, and filing requirements but engage in international maritime transportation operation activities and auxiliary operation activities related to international maritime transportation without authorization, or failing to handle them in accordance with the law after receiving reports.
Chapter VII Supplementary Provisions
Article 45 Investors from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特别行政区), the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特别行政区), and the Taiwan region investing in and operating international maritime transportation business and auxiliary business related to international maritime transportation in the mainland shall be governed by these Regulations by analogy.
Article 46 Foreign international ship transportation operators shall not operate two-way direct flights and ship transportation business via a third place between the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region without the approval of the transportation department of the State Council (国务院).
Foreign international ship transportation operators shall not operate passenger ship or bulk liquid dangerous goods ship transportation business between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特别行政区) or the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特别行政区) without the approval of the transportation department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government. Foreign international ship transportation operators operating container ship or general cargo ship transportation business between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特别行政区) or the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特别行政区) shall file with the transportation department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government.
Article 47 Maritime transportation between the mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特别行政区) and the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特别行政区) shall be governed by the management measures formulated by the transportation department of the State Council (国务院) in accordance with these Regulations.
Maritime transportation between the mainland and the Taiwan region shall be implemented in accordance with relevant national regulations.
Article 48 If a country or region that has concluded or jointly participated in international maritime transport-related treaties and agreements with the People's Republic of China violates the provisions of the treaties and agreements, causing the People's Republic of China to lose or damage the benefits it enjoys under the treaties and agreements, or hindering the realization of the objectives of the treaties and agreements, the government of the People's Republic of China has the right to require the government of the relevant country or region to terminate the above-mentioned acts, take appropriate remedial measures, and may suspend or terminate the performance of relevant obligations in accordance with relevant treaties and agreements.
If any country or region takes or assists or supports discriminatory prohibitions, restrictions, or other similar measures against operators, ships, or crew members of international maritime transport and its auxiliary business in the People's Republic of China, unless relevant treaties and agreements can provide sufficient and effective remedies, the government of the People's Republic of China shall take necessary countermeasures based on the actual situation, including but not limited to charging special fees to ships of that country or region calling at Chinese ports, prohibiting or restricting ships of that country or region from entering or leaving Chinese ports, and prohibiting or restricting organizations and individuals of that country or region from obtaining Chinese international maritime transport-related data, information, and operating international maritime transport and its auxiliary business entering and leaving Chinese ports.
Article 49 Those who have been engaged in international maritime transportation operation activities and auxiliary operation activities related to international maritime transportation before the implementation of these Regulations shall complete the relevant procedures in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations within 60 days from the date of implementation of these Regulations.
Article 50 These Regulations shall come into force on January 1, 2002. The *Regulations on the Administration of International Maritime Container Transportation of the People's Republic of China*, promulgated by the State Council (国务院) on December 5, 1990, and revised by the State Council (国务院) on April 18, 1998, shall be repealed simultaneously.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), September 29)
Return to TopShowcasing Natural Charm and Exploring Humanistic Value
Dong Fuhai (董富海), Party Secretary and Director of the Qinghai Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (青海省文化和旅游厅)
Located at the source of all mountains and rivers, the magnificent Qinghai (青海) boasts boundless scenery. In the practice of jointly building the "Belt and Road" with high quality, Qinghai has long been committed to showcasing its natural charm and exploring its humanistic value.
Qinghai (青海) is located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原), possessing unique ecological landscapes such as Hoh Xil (可可西里), Qinghai Lake (青海湖), and Chaka Salt Lake (茶卡盐湖). The popular "Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Line" (青甘大环线) organically connects the diverse landforms of western China. Historically, Qinghai (青海) was an important passage on the southern route of the ancient Silk Road. Today, with the help of a three-dimensional transportation network, Qinghai (青海) has become a frontier gateway for opening up to the west and south, and actively participates in and promotes the construction of the Green Silk Road, contributing a win-win solution that balances ecological protection and economic development to the world.
Qinghai (青海) is rich in tourism resources and cultural elements, possessing numerous intangible cultural heritages, with Regong art (热贡艺术) and Qinghai "Hua'er" (青海“花儿”) being particularly splendid. The recently discovered Maduo County Garitang Qin Stone Inscription (玛多县尕日塘秦刻石) demonstrates important historical, artistic, and scientific value. At the same time, the cool climate has spawned industries such as plateau health and wellness and self-driving travel, while the "Silk Road Dream" tourist train, urban cultural experiences, international events, and distinctive cuisine immerse tourists in the experience.
In recent years, Qinghai (青海) has actively promoted cultural and tourism exchanges, daring to "go out" and being good at "inviting in." Qinghai (青海) is willing to use the "Water Tower of China" (中华水塔) and "Homeland of Multiple Ethnic Groups" (多民族家园) as a bond to sincerely invite all parties to step into the beautiful Qinghai (青海) and jointly draw a new picture of Silk Road cultural tourism.
Leveraging Cooperation Efficiency and Writing a New Chapter of Exchange
Guo Liqun (郭利群), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd. (中国对外文化集团有限公司)
As a large-scale cultural central enterprise, China Arts and Entertainment Group (中国对外文化集团) shoulders the mission of "telling China's story well and spreading China's voice well." With international performing arts as its main business, it is the main channel and main force for foreign cultural exchanges and trade.
In 2016, the Group took the lead in establishing the Silk Road International League of Theatres (丝绸之路国际剧院联盟), building an international multilateral performing arts platform to promote mutual learning among civilizations in countries jointly building the "Belt and Road." Today, the League has more than 180 member units from 48 countries and regions, and has become one of the world's largest performing arts alliance networks.
Over the years, the Silk Road International League of Theatres (丝绸之路国际剧院联盟) has adhered to the principles of joint consultation, joint construction, and shared benefits, achieving remarkable results. This year, the League continues to expand its business, launching global tours of high-quality dramas such as "Butterfly Lovers" (《梁山伯与祝英台》), strengthening the influence of brand activities such as "The Charm of China" (中华风韵); innovating cooperation models, helping performing arts groups from Hong Kong and Macao tour the mainland, and jointly building a musical incubation base with American partners; in addition, it also held the 3rd Silk Road International League of Theatres Investment and Trade Fair, building an exchange platform.
Looking to the future, focusing on the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," the Silk Road International League of Theatres (丝绸之路国际剧院联盟) will focus on deepening content creation, innovating digital cultural formats, improving talent co-cultivation, expanding synergistic cooperation, and establishing special funds to further leverage cooperation efficiency and write a new chapter of exchange.
Promoting People-to-People Connectivity and Consolidating Traditional Friendship
Serik Korzhumbayev (谢里克·科尔茹姆巴耶夫), Editor-in-Chief of "Kazakhstanskaya Pravda" (《哈萨克斯坦实业报》)
For Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) and other Central Asian countries, cultural and tourism cooperation with China (中国) is of special significance. China (中国) and Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) are connected by mountains and rivers, and are even more connected by the millennium-old Silk Road. The ancient Silk Road closely connected different civilizations, creating conditions for trade and mutual learning among civilizations.
In the context of globalization, cultural and tourism exchanges have been given new connotations of the times, and are important carriers for enhancing understanding, respect, friendship, and trust. Like China (中国), Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) attaches great importance to the development of the tourism industry. While strengthening the construction of modern infrastructure, it also vigorously promotes cultural projects. More and more Chinese tourists visit Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), and many Kazakh citizens travel to various parts of China (中国) to appreciate each other's natural treasures and long-standing cultures.
People-to-people exchanges are the foundation for deepening political, economic, educational, and scientific and technological cooperation. Culture and tourism build a bridge for people-to-people exchanges, giving people of all countries the confidence to work together towards the future. "Kazakhstanskaya Pravda" (《哈萨克斯坦实业报》) attaches great importance to reporting on people-to-people exchanges, so as to contribute to promoting people-to-people connectivity and building a community with a shared future for mankind.
The "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum will inject new impetus into international cultural and tourism cooperation, consolidate the traditional friendship between China (中国) and Central Asian countries, build a bridge of exchange, and benefit future generations.
Gathering the Sounds of the Silk Road and Promoting Mutual Learning Among Civilizations
Wang Ban (王斑), Member of the Party Committee and Vice President of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (国家大剧院)
Civilizations are enriched by exchange and enriched by mutual learning. The National Centre for the Performing Arts (国家大剧院) adheres to serving the overall national diplomatic situation, deepening exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and promoting the integrated development of culture and tourism, so as to contribute to the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road."
"Inviting in" means strengthening the introduction of cooperation and promoting mutual learning. We invited artists from many European countries to participate in the creation and performance of the opera "Die Walküre" and jointly produced the opera "Un ballo in maschera" with the Royal Opera House Muscat (阿曼马斯喀特皇家歌剧院). World-renowned artists and groups have come one after another, attracting audiences from all over the world to watch performances in Beijing (北京), adding vitality to the integration of culture and tourism.
"Going out" means expanding channels for exchange and enhancing people-to-people connectivity. The National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra (国家大剧院管弦乐团) toured Russia (俄罗斯) on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China (中国) and Russia (俄罗斯), helping cultural and tourism cooperation; it went to Singapore (新加坡) and Malaysia (马来西亚) to perform the original Chinese children's opera "No Brains and Unhappy" (《没头脑和不高兴》) and screen the self-made drama film "Lin Zexu" (《林则徐》), promoting cultural exports.
"Building a platform" means building a theatre alliance to promote win-win cooperation. We initiated the establishment of the World Theatre Alliance, attracting more than 30 institutions from more than 20 countries as members; held professional forums such as the World Theatre Beijing Forum and the World Symphony Orchestra Beijing Forum, as well as art activities such as the International Opera Film Exhibition, enriching the connotation of win-win cooperation through exchanges, dialogues, and art exhibitions.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (国家大剧院) will continue to promote all aspects of its work and make due contributions to gathering the sounds of the Silk Road and promoting mutual learning among civilizations.
Deeply Cultivating Cultural and Tourism Resources and Focusing on Quality Improvement and Upgrading
Liu Lina (刘丽娜), Member of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (云南省文化和旅游厅)
In recent years, Yunnan (云南) has taken "There is a life called Yunnan" (有一种叫云南的生活) as its calling card, deeply cultivating cultural and tourism resources, focusing on promoting the quality improvement and upgrading of the cultural and tourism industry, and building a world-class tourist destination with a gold-lettered signboard.
Adhering to integrity and innovation, and cultivating the true colors of ecology. As one of the provinces with the richest biodiversity in China, the famous animal kingdom, plant kingdom and world garden, Yunnan (云南) closely focuses on the strategic positioning of "vanguard of ecological civilization construction" (生态文明建设排头兵), focuses on ecological priority and green development, focuses on promoting the construction of living in Yunnan (云南), and launches a number of "treasure small cities" (宝藏小城) and "firework villages" (烟火乡村), creating a new brand.
Adhering to quality improvement and efficiency enhancement, and enhancing endogenous power. Yunnan (云南) has world-class cultural and tourism IPs such as "Three Parallel Rivers" (三江并流) and "Meili Snow Mountain" (梅里雪山) and 671 A-level tourist attractions. Since the beginning of this year, Yunnan (云南) has formulated and implemented relevant policies to further cultivate new growth points and create an upgraded version of tourism consumption, carried out a pilot project to improve the convenience of inbound tourism, and the number of inbound tourists from January to August has been close to the level of the whole year last year, and tourism foreign exchange income has increased by 141.3% year-on-year, which has greatly exceeded the income of the whole year last year. In the nearly 4 years since the opening of the China-Laos Railway (中老铁路), it has transported more than 59 million passengers.
Adhering to integrated development and strengthening cultural confidence. Yunnan (云南) has implemented the "Cultural Prosperity in Yunnan" (文化兴滇) project, increased the protection, inheritance and revitalization of historical and cultural heritage, and launched a number of boutique routes for cultural relics, intangible cultural heritage, and red tourism. Last year, museums in Yunnan Province (云南省) received more than 29 million tourists, an increase of 17% year-on-year. The Yunnan Jinning Hebaisu Site (云南晋宁河泊所遗址) was successfully selected as one of the top ten new archaeological discoveries in China in 2024, becoming the seventh archaeological excavation project in Yunnan (云南) to receive this honor.
Building an Open Highland and Revitalizing the Hot Land of Ice and Snow
Zhong Hua (钟华), Member of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (黑龙江省文化和旅游厅)
Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) is located in the northernmost and easternmost part of China (中国) and is a frontier for opening up and cooperation to the north. Heilongjiang (黑龙江) has always attached importance to revitalization and development and opening up and cooperation, actively building a new highland for China (中国) to open up to the north, actively serving the "Belt and Road" initiative and the strategic alignment of the Eurasian Economic Union, and actively building a bridge for economic and trade cooperation and cultural and tourism exchanges between countries and regions jointly building the "Belt and Road," so that the northern scenery can go to the world, and the world can understand the charm of China (中国) through Heilongjiang (黑龙江).
The northern scenery is good, and Heilongjiang (黑龙江) is beautiful. Its unique geographical location endows Heilongjiang (黑龙江) with rich and diverse natural landscapes and cultural resources. It is home to one of the world's three major black soil areas, with vast forests, boundless grasslands, vast and spectacular wetlands, and vast lakes. The harmonious coexistence of man and nature paints a magnificent picture of ecology and humanities intertwined. Since last year, Heilongjiang's (黑龙江) ice and snow tourism has become a hit, and the successful hosting of the 9th Asian Winter Games this year has injected new opportunities and vitality into this hot land of ice and snow.
Heilongjiang (黑龙江) not only has rich natural resources, but also embraces an open mind and a win-win belief. Relying on the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor (中蒙俄经济走廊), Heilongjiang (黑龙江) actively develops border tourism, deepens cross-border tourism cooperation, expands the new cultural and tourism channel of the "Ice Silk Road," and is committed to building a new pattern of all-round and multi-level cultural and tourism opening up. We welcome friends from all over the world to visit Heilongjiang (黑龙江) and personally feel its hospitality and vitality.
Building a Bridge of Communication and Creating Win-Win Opportunities
Dina Gamil (迪娜·贾米勒), Head of Channel 2 of Egyptian National Television (埃及国家电视台)
Throughout history, the Silk Road was not only a trade network, but also a road of civilization and humanity, conveying ideas, knowledge and art, and connecting different nations that respected each other and hoped to communicate. Today, we are jointly building the "Belt and Road" in line with the times, precisely to allow the concept of openness and cooperation to be inherited and developed.
Culture and tourism are two pillars of regional development. Culture is a bridge to deepen identity and enhance communication; tourism can drive economic development and provide opportunities for people to communicate. Strengthening cooperation in the cultural and tourism fields will help deepen understanding, consolidate friendship, and open up broad prospects for all parties to achieve sustainable development.
Egypt's (埃及) relevant practices have fully proved that increasing investment in culture and tourism can not only boost economic growth, but also promote people-to-people exchanges. We firmly believe in the importance of strengthening regional cooperation and are committed to injecting new vitality into the cultural and tourism industries and providing new platforms for people-to-people exchanges through cultural exchange projects, tourism partnerships and the role of the media.
Cooperation is an inevitable choice to meet the challenges of the times. Egyptian National Television (埃及国家电视台) and other mainstream media are highlighting cultural diversity and helping to boost the tourism industry by producing relevant programs and content, so as to create more opportunities for win-win cooperation between regions.
Culture and tourism are global common languages. We look forward to more initiatives and projects that reflect the spirit of the Silk Road, and will continue to promote regional cooperation and give full play to the role of culture and tourism as a bridge and link in the international community.
Supporting Green Industries and Transforming Ecological Advantages
Xiao Shuang (肖爽), Member of the Standing Committee of the Yichun Municipal Party Committee and Minister of the Publicity Department of Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省伊春市委常委、宣传部部长)
Yichun City (伊春市) in Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) is located in the northeastern border area of China (中国). It is a key state-owned forest area and ecological function area in China (中国), with a forest coverage rate of 83.8%. It has the reputation of "China's Forest Capital" (中国林都). In recent years, Yichun (伊春) has vigorously supported green industries and promoted the transformation of ecological advantages into development advantages.
Yichun (伊春) has built a large tourism pattern of "covering the whole region, running through the whole season, and adapting to all ages," forming a complete industrial system that integrates "tourism, leisure, residence, health, wellness, and learning," realizing the transformation from single sightseeing to immersive experience. Last year, the number of tourists and tourism consumption in Yichun (伊春) increased significantly.
In terms of ecological and cultural construction, Yichun (伊春) drives the value chain of the industry to improve with "ecology +" and "cultural tourism +," holds important events, launches cultural masterpieces, and revitalizes characteristic crafts, forest products, and digital cultural tourism projects.
This year, Yichun (伊春) hosted important events such as the main venue event of the International Day for Biological Diversity. In this city, transportation is becoming increasingly convenient. Lindu Airport (林都机场) connects the north and south, and the Harbin-Yichun High-speed Railway (哈伊高铁) will be opened to traffic next year. Services such as the "One Mobile Phone Tour of Yichun" APP (一部手机游伊春APP) are constantly being upgraded, demonstrating the civilized, honest, and hospitable urban temperament, allowing tourists to feel the warmth of home.
Today, Yichun (伊春) is actively building an international forest ecological health and wellness tourism destination with ecology as the medium and cultural tourism as the bridge. In the future, we will continue to explore a new path in which ecological protection and high-quality development complement each other, do a good job in opening up to the north, and improve the level of opening up and cooperation at home and abroad.
Enhancing Multi-Party Collaboration and Accelerating Integration into the World
Yang Yi (杨祎), Member of the Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Management Committee of Xi'an Chanba International Port (西安浐灞国际港)
Xi'an Chanba International Port (西安浐灞国际港) in Shaanxi (陕西) is a national-level ecological zone and a new urban center and high-quality development demonstration zone in Xi'an (西安).
It has an international railway port covering an area of 5,600 mu with an annual throughput of 5.4 million TEUs, a 3-beam 6-line railway container center station, and an inland automated unmanned terminal. The China-Europe Railway Express (Xi'an) (中欧班列（西安）) starts here, accounting for more than 1/4 of the number of China-Europe Railway Expresses in the country.
Xi'an Chanba International Port (西安浐灞国际港) gathers nearly 100 regional headquarters of Fortune 500 companies, and builds "Belt and Road" Lingang Industrial Park, Medical Engineering Science and Technology Industrial Park, Financial and Business Industrial Park, Eurasian Economic Comprehensive Industrial Park, and XR Equipment Industrial Manufacturing Base to a high standard, and strives to enhance the synergy of parks, enterprises, universities, scientific research and other parties to cultivate new momentum for high-quality development with new quality productive forces.
Relying on the Xi'an International Convention Center (西安国际会议中心), Xi'an Chanba International Port (西安浐灞国际港) successfully served and guaranteed the first China-Central Asia Summit, and the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia Mechanism is located here. Consulates General of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), Malaysia (马来西亚), Cambodia (柬埔寨) and other countries have settled in the Xi'an Consular District, and the Xi'an Visa Center can handle visa business for 28 countries in one stop.
In the future, Xi'an Chanba International Port (西安浐灞国际港) will make good use of the Xi'an China-Europe Railway Express channel and the advantages of strong scientific research strength and rich scientific and technological talents to build a modern industrial system facing the future and participating in global competition, and accelerate the formation of a large pattern of all-round opening up that coordinates the surrounding areas, serves the whole country, and integrates into the world.
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Return to TopStrengthen Exchanges and Communication, Inherit China-Pakistan Friendship
Faisal Malik (费萨尔·马利克), Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Pakistan Observer
The cultural exchange between China and Pakistan has stretched for thousands of years. The ancient Silk Road, as a civilizational link connecting China and Pakistan, not only carried commercial trade but also spread ideas and culture. With the joint efforts of China and Pakistan, the "Wonder of the World" Karakoram Highway was successfully opened to traffic and accelerated its integration into the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (中巴经济走廊), ushering in a new chapter in cultural and tourism cooperation between the two sides.
It is gratifying that cultural and tourism cooperation has become a core component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is rooted in the two countries' profound understanding of each other's lifestyles, cultural traditions, and value systems, making the deepening of cultural and tourism cooperation a natural outcome – both sides have been continuously exerting efforts through practical measures such as joint cultural festivals, art exhibitions, and academic exchanges. Scholars from both sides exchange visits and carry out diverse cooperation ranging from archaeological excavation to technological innovation. The establishment of Confucius Institutes in Pakistan has played a key role in deepening cultural exchanges. Pakistani cultural performances held in China, covering traditional music, dance, and cuisine, showcase Pakistan's vibrant culture to the Chinese people. Co-produced films between China and Pakistan have further narrowed the cultural distance between the two countries, building a creative platform and story-sharing space for artists and filmmakers. The Pakistan-China Friendship Center (伊斯兰堡巴基斯坦—中国友谊中心) in Islamabad, aided by the Chinese government, has become an important platform for promoting the three-dimensional integration of culture, commerce, and tourism.
Digging into Cultural Connotation, Strengthening the Cultural and Tourism Industry
Hu Yu (胡 钰), Dean of the Institute for Cultural Creativity Development, Tsinghua University (清华大学)
Culture is the connotation, and tourism is the form; the two complement each other and achieve mutual success. To achieve high-quality development in the cultural and tourism industry, it is necessary to deeply explore the cultural connotation and realize the deep integration of culture and tourism.
"Seeing culture" is a prominent feature of contemporary cultural and tourism activities. According to data from the National Cultural Heritage Administration (国家文物局), there are currently more than 7,000 registered museums nationwide, receiving nearly 1.5 billion visitors annually. More and more people are visiting museums, and more and more people are hiring museum guides for tours. "Seeing culture" is becoming a key factor influencing the attractiveness of cultural and tourism activities. Simply providing cool forms and a relaxing environment can no longer meet people's increasingly strong spiritual, knowledge, and cultural needs in cultural and tourism activities. It is necessary to deeply explore cultural heritage resources to promote the high-quality development of the cultural and tourism industry.
Exploring cultural heritage resources requires attention to both tangible and intangible cultural heritage resources; it requires attention to traditional cultural heritage, as well as industrial, agricultural, and red cultural heritage; it requires attention to both high-visibility and low-visibility cultural heritage. In the process of promoting the transformation of cultural heritage into cultural and tourism formats, the basic processes of research, protection, dissemination, and development should be followed, and the methodology of deeply exploring cultural context, invigorating creativity, and expanding the industry should be grasped to promote the healthy development of China's cultural and tourism industry.
Integrating Diverse Cultures, Accompanying Children's Growth
Tang Guangyu (唐光宇), Founder of BabyBus Co., Ltd. (宝宝巴士股份有限公司)
Adhere to the deep integration of diverse cultures and local characteristics. BabyBus deeply understands that only by respecting differences and integrating individuality can true care be given to children. In the "Wonderful Global World" APP, regional elements such as camels and naan bread from Central Asia and the Middle East are specially presented; in the original music "Silk Road Ballad," Turkish characteristic musical instruments are carefully integrated, so that the music highlights Chinese charm in cross-cultural communication.
Adhere to the close integration of caring concepts and practical actions. A child with autism from Brazil, while watching BabyBus cartoons, initially had expressive difficulties, but gradually learned to speak and sing along with the characters, and then actively communicated with his family. By caring for children's growth, BabyBus has gradually won the love of families around the world.
Adhere to the synchronous resonance of original content and international communication. Currently, BabyBus has developed more than 200 APPs, more than 4,500 episodes of nursery rhyme animations, more than 16,000 episodes of Chinese studies stories, and more than 200 picture books for global family users, and has published 12 language versions, shaping multiple original IP images.
In the future, BabyBus will continue to explore the construction of local R&D centers along the "Belt and Road," strengthen cooperation with local enterprises, create enlightenment content that truly integrates into local culture, and use childlike innocence, love, and responsibility to be the enlightener and companion of children's growth.
Exploring Technological Integration, Helping Collaborative Innovation
Huang Limin (黄立敏), Member of the Standing Committee of the Longhua District (龙华区委常委) Committee and Minister of the Publicity Department of Shenzhen (深圳市) Municipality, Guangdong Province (广东省)
Longhua is located in the geographical geometric center of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and the central axis of urban development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区). In recent years, it has focused on building a new hub for Silk Road cultural tourism and a vibrant reception hall for the Bay Area.
Technology is the medium to activate new expressions of cultural inheritance. Longhua enterprises such as Damo Dazhi Control (大漠大智控) have repeatedly provided technical support for national-level activities. Industry is the foundation for building a new digital cultural ecology. Dalang Fashion Town (大浪时尚小镇) is a "Famous Town of Chinese Brand Clothing," gathering more than 700 fashion enterprises. Culture is the bridge to create a new experience of smart cultural tourism. Cooperating with the Oriental Performance Group (东方演艺集团) to create the "Longhua International Performing Arts Center (龙华国际演艺中心)," and introducing and cultivating cultural IPs such as the Yangtaishan National Live Mountain Song Competition (阳台山全国实景山歌大赛). Passing on the torch, red culture is renewed. The Memorial Hall of the Chinese Cultural Celebrities' Rescue (中国文化名人大营救纪念馆) was selected into the third batch of national-level anti-Japanese war memorial facilities and site directories. With a long cultural context, the fragrance of books nourishes the heart. The North Pavilion of Shenzhen Library (深圳图书馆北馆) was shortlisted for the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 2024 Public Library of the Year Award, with diverse reading spaces such as urban study rooms. With ancient charm and new sounds, intangible cultural heritage spreads to the world. It has brands such as Guanlan Ancient Market (观澜古墟) and "China Time-honored Brand" Guoci Yongfengyuan (国瓷永丰源).
Deepen high-quality co-construction of the "Belt and Road" with a high level of openness. First, strengthen content co-creation and jointly create a number of well-known cultural IPs. Second, deepen technological integration and strengthen collaborative innovation in fields such as smart cultural tourism. Third, promote talent co-cultivation, broaden industry-university-research cooperation channels, and cultivate cultural and creative talents with an international perspective.
Deepen Mutual Learning and Appreciation, Enhance Development Vitality
Nina Nichiporova (妮娜·尼奇博洛娃), Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Bishkek Evening Newspaper (《比什凯克晚报》) in Kyrgyzstan
Different cultures, ideas, and civilizations can only enrich each other and burst forth with true vitality through mutual learning and appreciation and harmonious coexistence. Today, China-Kyrgyzstan cultural cooperation is a reflection of this concept.
Scientific research cooperation continues to expand. Archaeologists from the Institute of History, Archeology and Ethnology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯斯坦国家科学院历史、考古与民族学研究所) and the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archeology of China (中国陕西省考古研究院) are jointly studying the Buddhist temple architecture at a site in Kyrgyzstan – which was once an important node on the ancient Silk Road. Cooperation in the field of education is particularly prominent. The number of Kyrgyz students studying in China is increasing year by year, and there are 4 Confucius Institutes in Kyrgyzstan; the summer camps held every year have become an important platform for learning Chinese and carrying out international exchanges. In 2024, the establishment of the Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊) in Kyrgyzstan is an important step in educational cooperation, and the project is committed to cultivating professionals in the fields of engineering and technology.
Tourism cooperation is booming. Chinese tourists' interest in Kyrgyzstan is growing, with approximately 128,000 Chinese citizens visiting Kyrgyzstan in 2024, an increase of 56% year-on-year. The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has implemented a 21-day visa-free policy for organized tourist groups from China. In addition, the number of direct flights between the two countries continues to increase, and direct routes from Bishkek to Beijing (北京), Xi'an (西安), Chengdu (成都), and Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) have now been opened.
Multi-Point Cultural and Creative Efforts, Jointly Drawing a Civilizational Picture
Wu Di (吴 迪), Director of the Cultural and Creative Business Department of the Palace Museum (故宫博物院)
As a link connecting history, the present, and the future, Palace Museum cultural and creative products integrate outstanding traditional Chinese culture into contemporary life, building a bridge for dialogue across time and civilization.
The Palace Museum's cultural and creative industry is making multi-point efforts. Theme cultural and creative stores have become a new highlight for visitors. "From the Palace Museum to Tiangong" integrates ancient astronomy and modern aerospace technology; the "Disability Integration Hall (残疾人融合馆)" jointly built with the China Disabled Persons' Federation (中国残联) takes the concept of "cultural and creative products for good" and serves people with disabilities through multi-sensory experiences, and also carries out training and exhibitions to help employment; international sports events such as the Hangzhou Asian Games (杭州亚运会) and the Paris Olympic Games are used to showcase the charm of sports culture; the "Zero Waste" concept is used to transform fallen branches and leaves, coffee grounds, etc. into green cultural and creative products, and the "Frugal Twelve Hours (俭行十二时辰)" green cultural and creative theme exhibition has become a vivid practice of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; the Palace Museum Cultural and Creative Overseas Trip Program, which was launched two years ago, has been responded to by Egypt, France, and other countries.
In the future, the "Youth Cultural and Creative Program" will cultivate new forces in a co-creation model and drive college student entrepreneurship; the "Rural Revitalization Theme" will deeply explore agricultural culture and enhance the cultural added value of agricultural products; the "Hundred Craftsmen" project will promote the revival of the arts and crafts industry... From tea, porcelain, and silk on the ancient Silk Road to Palace Museum cultural and creative products that are well received by global consumers today, the Palace Museum will work with global partners to jointly draw a beautiful picture of civilization with the concept of "**追求卓越，和合共生**" (zhuī qiú zhuó yuè, hé hé gòng shēng - "pursue excellence, harmony and coexistence," striving for excellence and promoting harmonious coexistence).
Producing High-Quality Films and Television Works, Telling Chinese Stories Well
Nicolas Deschamps (尼古拉·德尚), CEO of French Real Productions Film and Television Company
As a producer, I serve as the chairman of the French Joint Production Association, which aims to support French producers in producing international co-productions. Over the years, I have been working with media companies in France and other countries to produce films and television works on nature, history, archeology, science, art, and other aspects.
We have established a long-term cooperative relationship with China. In our opinion, China has many stories worth telling.
For example, we co-produced "Panda Messenger" with the China Intercontinental Communication Center (五洲传播中心). In order to film, we went to the depths of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) and also went to Guangzhou (广州); "The Wonderful World of Fungi," broadcast by CCTV-9, showed the world of Chinese mushrooms to audiences from various countries; "China's Qinling Mountains: A Golden Monkey's Memory," co-produced by CCTV-10 and the French public broadcasting group, explored China's representative wild animals; and so on.
Currently, we are preparing two new works: one is in Sichuan (四川), about the Huanglong Nature Reserve (黄龙自然保护区), co-produced with Chengdu Television (成都电视台); the other is about Mount Tai (泰山), in cooperation with Shandong Television (山东电视台).
Our goal is to build a bridge of cultural exchange between China and Europe through these works. To produce some works that combine artistic quality and scientific rigor, tell stories that people from all countries can understand, promote mutual understanding, and promote mutual learning among civilizations.
Developing Characteristic Resources, Improving Service Levels
Huang Huang (黄 璜), Researcher at the China Tourism Academy (中国旅游研究院)
In recent years, Guizhou Province (贵州省) has innovatively done a good job in the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage in accordance with local conditions, and actively explored a unique path of integrated development of culture, tourism, and sports.
Improve the quality of tourism services with the people as the center, and continuously enhance the people's sense of gain and happiness. Guizhou Province has continuously met the people's new needs for a better life and created a new era of people's livelihood and happiness industries by cultivating new scenes of cultural and tourism consumption and building an age-friendly tourism environment. By studying and interpreting the value of local culture, the systematic and holistic protection of cultural heritage in Guizhou Province is realized, and efforts are made to create excellent literary and artistic works. By stimulating the innovative vitality of museums, improving the level of inheritance and utilization of intangible cultural heritage, and cultivating digital cultural and tourism development models, innovative ways of revitalizing and utilizing cultural heritage are created.
With the goal of building a world-class tourist destination, vigorously promote the integrated development of culture, tourism, and sports. Guizhou Province innovates the way of tourism utilization of characteristic resources, creates cultural and tourism integration consumption space, enriches the cultural connotation of tourism service elements, and improves the modern tourism industry system. Accelerate the construction of new urbanization and the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas, cultivate the strategic pillar industry status of the tourism industry, and help build a healthy China and a beautiful China. Actively improve the effectiveness of international communication, innovate cultural exchange methods, and promote the development of inbound tourism, relying on the tourism industry to actively display China's image and enhance exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations.
Building an Open Ecology, Improving the Tourism Experience
Zhou Bin (周 斌), General Manager of Shanghai M50 Cultural and Creative Industry Development Co., Ltd. (上海M50文化创意产业发展有限公司)
The predecessor of M50 Creative Park was the Xinhe Yarn Factory (信和纱厂), which was founded in 1937 and is an important witness to China's modern national industry. Today, M50 is not only one of the first cultural and creative parks in Shanghai (上海) and a national 3A-level tourist attraction, but also an open ecosystem that brings together galleries, art institutions, and creative studios. We always adhere to the triple positioning of "art as the soul, creativity as the engine, and life as the return," and are committed to creating a cultural landmark with both historical depth and contemporary vitality.
Art is the soul of the park. We not only retain the industrial texture, but also give it new life through space reconstruction. For example, the gallery transformed the original boiler room into a 10-meter-high exhibition hall, retaining the chimney passage as an installation atrium, which respects historical features and gives contemporary vitality.
Creativity is the engine driving the development of the park. There is an area here that is both a gallery, a cafe, a bookstore, and a community platform, realizing functional integration by breaking traditional boundaries.
Since the beginning of this year, as of August 31, the park has received a total of 500,000 visitors, including 210,000 foreign tourists, accounting for 42%. The essence of cultural tourism is experience. We pay attention to every detail in the design process: multilingual signage, international payment, foreign language services, etc. These designs are all designed to allow tourists from all over the world to "**慢下来、留下来、常回来**" (màn xià lái, liú xià lái, cháng huí lái - "slow down, stay, come back often," to encourage visitors to take their time, stay longer, and return frequently).
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 曹师韵
In recent years, Chinese mobile phone brands have achieved a "double harvest" of market share and reputation in Indonesia, thanks to their comprehensive advantages in price, technology, and channels. Data released by market research firm Canalys shows that as of the second quarter of this year, four of the top five mobile phone brands in the Indonesian market were from China, namely Xiaomi (小米), OPPO (OPPO), vivo (vivo), and Transsion (传音). Overall, Chinese brands accounted for nearly 70% of the market share.
From establishing extensive sales networks to building localized manufacturing plants; from focusing on technological innovation and iterative improvements in product performance to launching various localized models tailored to local needs, Chinese brand mobile phones have not only won over many Indonesian "fans" but also actively contributed to the cultivation of Indonesian telecommunications talent and the promotion of local related industries. vivo (vivo), which entered the Indonesian market in 2014, is one such representative. Recently, a reporter from this newspaper visited vivo (vivo)'s stores and factories in Indonesia to explore the reasons behind its outstanding achievements in the Indonesian market.
Building a Bridge of Trust with Service
In a large shopping mall in the Special Capital Region of Jakarta (雅加达特区), Indonesia, the vivo (vivo) store's display shelves are filled with various smart products such as mobile phones, headphones, and watches. Many customers are consulting and experiencing the products. "I have been using vivo (vivo) phones for 5 years. They take clear pictures in low-light conditions. The one-hour rapid repair service at the store was very timely when the screen had a problem last time," said Harry (哈里), an Indonesian consumer.
Huang Lei (黄磊), CEO of vivo (vivo) Indonesia, introduced that vivo (vivo) mobile phones already have nearly 50 million users in Indonesia. In 2016, vivo (vivo) built its first overseas local manufacturing plant in Indonesia. Currently, vivo (vivo) has established approximately 14,000 sales and service outlets and nearly 130 after-sales service centers in Indonesia, launching measures such as "365-day free case and screen protector replacement," "free labor cost for repairs," and "free mail-in repair," covering users from large cities to remote areas. Ares (阿瑞斯), the store manager of a vivo (vivo) store in Jakarta (雅加达), introduced that the store also regularly holds mobile phone photography competitions and mobile game experience activities to help local users better understand the vivo (vivo) brand.
Respecting and integrating into local culture is key for Chinese brand mobile phones to gain market recognition. vivo (vivo) collaborated with Indonesian local designers to launch limited edition models incorporating local cultural elements such as "Indonesian Red" (印尼红) and "Equator Green" (赤道绿). "Indonesian Red" (印尼红) selects the classic red color from the traditional Indonesian batik pattern, while "Equator Green" (赤道绿) originates from Indonesia's nickname "Emerald of the Equator." The prices and configurations of the mobile phones are the same as ordinary models, and they quickly became bestsellers after being launched. Targeting the characteristics of Indonesian young people who love taking photos and often participate in music festivals and concerts, vivo (vivo) focuses on optimizing mobile phone night scene shooting and portrait mode functions. Its launched models are known by local users as "Image King" (影像机王) and "Concert Artifact" (演唱会神器) due to their clear imaging. "Chinese mobile phone companies are willing to spend time studying our usage habits, which makes us feel valued," said Ares (阿瑞斯).
vivo (vivo) also partnered with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism to launch the "Impressions of Indonesia" (印尼印象) image activity, encouraging users to use their mobile phones to record local landscapes such as volcanoes, beaches, and traditional markets. The activity triggered over ten million discussions on social media, which not only promoted Indonesian characteristic culture but also deeply integrated the brand into local society.
Leading Industrial Upgrading with Technology
In the vivo (vivo) smart manufacturing factory in Tangerang Regency (唐格朗县), Banten Province (万丹省), Indonesia, eight production lines operate in an orderly manner. Robotic arms precisely complete parts assembly, and workers cooperate with automated equipment. On average, a complete mobile phone can be produced every 11.4 seconds, and the automation coverage rate of the production line exceeds 50%. "From the entry of parts into the factory to the exit of finished products, it must go through more than 200 tests. We must do our best to ensure product quality," said Ardani (阿尔达尼), quality control manager of the vivo (vivo) Indonesian factory, holding a test report.
The quality control laboratory in the factory is equipped with equipment such as water pressure testing machines, rain testing machines, and high and low temperature humidity testing chambers. These testing equipment imported from China are specifically designed to simulate the high temperature, high humidity, and rainy climate environment in Indonesia to ensure that mobile phones can still be used stably under specific conditions. "Previously, we did not expect to need to invest so many resources in environmental adaptability testing. The quality control standards of Chinese mobile phones have set a benchmark for the Indonesian mobile phone manufacturing industry," said a relevant person in charge of the Indonesian Telematics Equipment Industry Association.
The concept of green development also runs through the entire production process. The vivo (vivo) Indonesian factory continuously reduces resource consumption by optimizing production processes, promoting paperless office work, and using recyclable packaging. Last year, it saved 6,200 tons of water, saved 547.4 megawatt-hours of electricity, and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 293.73 tons; it replaced traditional plastic packaging with recyclable strapping materials, reducing plastic usage by approximately 2.7 tons per year. "We must not only produce high-quality products but also contribute to Indonesia's sustainable development," said Yi Miaogang (易苗刚), general manager of the vivo (vivo) Indonesian factory.
Promoting Common Development through Cooperation
"During my training in China, I studied the hinge design of folding screen mobile phones every day. After returning, I led the team to adjust the production process and finally achieved mass production as scheduled," said Musa (穆萨), a 29-year-old product structure engineering manager at the vivo (vivo) Indonesian factory. He joined vivo (vivo) in 2017 as an ordinary engineer and has now grown into a core technical backbone. During this period, he went to the Chinese headquarters twice to learn advanced technologies and participated in the localization mass production project of vivo (vivo) folding screen mobile phones in Indonesia.
Local talents like Musa (穆萨) account for more than 96% of the vivo (vivo) Indonesian team. vivo (vivo) has established a training system of "pre-job training + mentor apprenticeship + further study in China." New employees can only be employed after passing skills assessments, technical backbones can go to China to learn cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, and domestic experts will also regularly go to the Indonesian factory for guidance. As of now, vivo (vivo) has cultivated thousands of telecommunications technology, production management, and marketing talents for Indonesia.
The localized collaboration of the industrial chain further amplifies the cooperation effect. vivo (vivo) cooperates with Indonesian local suppliers to promote the localized procurement of components such as batteries, chargers, and packaging materials. Currently, the localization rate of parts has reached 35%. At the same time, it has established stable cooperative relationships with local logistics, retail, and advertising companies, driving the development of upstream and downstream industries. This model of "localized production + localized employment + localized supply chain" has created more than 1,300 direct jobs locally and also promoted the resilience of the Indonesian telecommunications industry chain. Ari Soebroto (阿里·索布罗托), chairman of the Indonesian Telematics Equipment Industry Association, said that vivo (vivo)'s active practices in production process optimization, local material application, and local talent cultivation have demonstration significance.
Chinese mobile phone brands actively integrate into the Indonesian market, driving the vigorous development of local related industries. Xiaomi (小米) entered the Indonesian market in 2014, and since 2017, the mobile phones sold in Indonesia have achieved 100% localized production; OPPO (OPPO)'s Indonesian factory has been officially operating since April 2022, with 2,000 employees, and is OPPO (OPPO)'s largest overseas production base.
Saiful Hayat (赛义夫·哈亚特), chairman of the Indonesian Mobile Phone Association, believes that in addition to the manufacturing field, Chinese companies are also promoting the development of local related industries in retail and other fields by creating jobs and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises, becoming one of the highlights of industrial cooperation between the two countries. "We look forward to deepening cooperation with Chinese companies to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results."
(Reported from Jakarta (雅加达) on September 29th by this newspaper)
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Recently, the 2025 Paris International Tourism Trade Show was held at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. The exhibition attracted more than 1,500 tourism departments and enterprises from over 170 countries and regions, as well as approximately 32,000 professional visitors. The "Ni Hao! China" booth, organized by the China National Tourist Office in Paris, debuted at the exhibition with a new theme of "Smart Travel Future · Exploring the Boundless," focusing on showcasing China's rich and diverse tourism resources and the latest inbound facilitation measures.
During the exhibition, the cultural and tourism departments of eight regions, including Shanghai (上海), Sichuan (四川), Chongqing (重庆), Guangdong (广东), Henan (河南), Qinghai (青海), Tibet (西藏), and Xinjiang (新疆), as well as more than 20 enterprises such as Air China (中国国航), China Eastern Airlines (东方航空), China Southern Airlines (南方航空), Hainan Airlines (海南航空), Xiamen Airlines (厦门航空), and China International Travel Service (中国国旅总社), held multiple promotion conferences, showcasing uniquely characteristic tourism resources and tourism products with different themes. The reporter saw at the scene that representatives of tourism enterprises from various countries came to the Chinese booth for negotiations in an endless stream.
Chinese exhibitors also conducted precise matchmaking with local travel agencies on topics such as route connection, destination experience, and service optimization, to promote the iterative upgrading of tourism products. The "Immediate Purchase and Immediate Refund" tax refund service and the "Lai Hua Tong" mobile application displayed by the Bank of China (中国银行) at the exhibition provided more convenient financial and digital support for foreign tourists visiting China. Several Chinese airline companies have increased their capacity investment to better meet the needs of European tourists traveling to China. According to the relevant person in charge of China Eastern Airlines (东方航空), from January to August this year, China Eastern Airlines (东方航空) operated a total of 1,054 flights on the three China-France routes of Paris-Shanghai, Paris-Nanjing, and Marseille-Shanghai, carrying approximately 270,000 passengers, with a load factor of nearly 90%.
Many industry insiders said that since China implemented a visa-free policy for French citizens, the sales momentum of Chinese tourism products has been good, and they look forward to further cooperation with Chinese companies to develop more products that meet the needs of tourists. Amitsian, the business director of "World Live Broadcasting" (世界直播) company, which mainly operates international tourism business, told reporters: "China has abundant tourism resources and great potential for tourism development. Xinjiang (新疆), Qinghai (青海), Tibet (西藏) and other places are unique and attractive to French tourists." The person in charge of Beijing Zhuoyuan International Travel Service (北京卓远国旅) introduced to reporters that China's visa-free policy greatly facilitates European tourists, especially the retired customer groups living in small cities, who are more willing to take China as a tourist destination. For example, some tourists choose to complete classic routes such as Beijing (北京), Xi'an (西安), and Shanghai (上海) in 10 days; some tourists make full use of the 30-day visa-free period to experience in-depth tours in southwestern China such as Sichuan (四川).
During the exhibition, the 2026-2027 French version of the "Ni Hao! China" Tourism Guide, jointly compiled by the China National Tourist Office in Paris and the French tourism journal "Le Petit Futé" magazine, was officially released. Xie Remeta, the publishing director of "Le Petit Futé" magazine, said in an interview with reporters: "In the past, our publications focused more on tourist destinations familiar to French tourists, but this time, every region of China is presented. It is an inspiring guide that makes readers feel the urge to 'I want to see' when they see natural scenery, ancient villages, handicrafts or special delicacies. For the majority of tourists, colorful China is worth exploring."
(Reported from Paris on September 29 by this newspaper)
Return to TopIn September of this year, Guangdong's virtual power plant construction ushered in important progress: On September 10th, the "Top Ten Leading Projects" of the Global Energy Internet in 2025 were officially released, and the "Southern Regional Virtual Power Plant Source-Load Interactive System Construction and Demonstration Project" led by Guangdong Power Grid (广东电网) and Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau (深圳供电局) was successfully selected; on September 19th, Guangdong Electric Power Trading Center (广东电力交易中心) announced the first batch of enterprises listed in the virtual power plant operator directory, with a total of 10 enterprises selected, marking that Guangdong's virtual power plant has moved from pilot exploration to a new stage of large-scale, market-oriented operation, pressing the "acceleration key" for building a new power system.
Establish a virtual power plant operation and management mechanism
Currently, Guangdong (广东) is facing new challenges in energy transition: the province's maximum power load continues to hit new highs, becoming the first province with a power load exceeding 160 million kilowatts, and the installed capacity of new energy sources exceeds 80 million kilowatts; the scale of new loads such as distributed photovoltaic, energy storage power stations, and electric vehicle charging piles is growing rapidly, forming a huge and decentralized "energy internet." How to efficiently aggregate these scattered resources and incorporate them into the power market system has become a key proposition for Guangdong Power Grid (广东电网) to promote the development of virtual power plants.
At the end of June this year, the "Guangdong Virtual Power Plant Participation in Electricity Trading Implementation Rules (Trial)" and the "Guangdong Virtual Power Plant Operation and Management Implementation Rules (Trial)" were officially issued, further clarifying the three major issues of "who can participate, how to participate, and how to settle," clarifying the rules system for virtual power plants to participate in transactions.
The primary condition for a virtual power plant to enter the market is for the operator to obtain a "virtual power plant ID card." After the operator obtains the electricity sales qualification, they submit the software and hardware materials as a package. After the Guangdong Power Load Management Center (广东省电力负荷管理中心) and Guangdong Electric Power Trading Center (广东电力交易中心) review the materials, conduct technical checks, and connect the systems, and then pass a 30-day public announcement, they can receive the "virtual power plant ID card." As of September 23, Guangdong (广东) has cumulatively announced two batches of 19 registered virtual power plant operators.
With the "virtual power plant ID card," operators can start resource aggregation work, integrating and packaging the scattered agent user resources into virtual power plant trading units that meet market trading standards. Currently, the Guangdong Electric Power Trading Center (广东电力交易中心) has opened the registration channel for power generation virtual power plant trading units.
Build a technical system adapted to different scenarios
The key to a virtual power plant lies in "aggregation" and "regulation," and the real-time coordination of massive scattered resources depends on reliable system support. In response to the differences in the resource characteristics of the load side and the power generation side, Guangdong Power Grid (广东电网) implements a classified access strategy to build a technical system adapted to different scenarios.
Load-side virtual power plants are connected to the Guangdong New Power Load Management System (广东新型电力负荷管理系统). On the large screen of the Guangdong Power Load Management Center (广东省电力负荷管理中心), the entire process of system joint debugging between the power grid side and the virtual power plant is displayed. The Guangdong Power Load Management Center (广东省电力负荷管理中心) has built a panoramic application module for virtual power plants, which supports closed-loop management of the entire process of load monitoring, command issuance, and response feedback. The first batch of registered virtual power plant operators has fully connected the data communication links from the operator side to the new power load management system, which is equivalent to the power grid side and the virtual power plant realizing a "shared brain."
Power generation virtual power plants are connected to the local dispatch automation system. In July this year, the Guangdong Power Grid Power Dispatch Control Center (广东电网电力调度控制中心) released the "Guangdong Power Grid Virtual Power Plant Grid Connection Dispatch Service Guide," which clarified the scope of dispatch management, grid connection requirements, and grid-related performance requirements for power generation virtual power plants, providing a basis for the efficient and rapid grid connection of virtual power plants. The "Service Guide" stipulates that virtual power plants are managed by trading units, and virtual power plants are aggregated into trading units based on the 220 kV voltage level clearing node in the spot market where they are located. The trading unit is the main body for grid connection management and dispatch operation, and is managed by the local dispatch in the area where the corresponding 220 kV node is located.
Create a "three-year subsidy + actual measurement verification" dual engine
In order to support the development of virtual power plants in Guangzhou (广州), the Guangzhou Municipal Finance Bureau (广州市财政局) has prepared a three-year special subsidy, and virtual power plant operators participating in active power response, reactive power regulation, and standby services can receive a certain subsidy. Virtual power plant operators in the Guangzhou (广州) area can not only participate in provincial-level electricity market transactions, but also apply to connect to the Guangzhou Virtual Power Plant Management Platform (广州市虚拟电厂管理平台) to participate in municipal-level virtual power plant applications, further enriching revenue channels.
At the end of July this year, Guangzhou (广州) aggregated 53 charging stations and 163 V2G charging piles through the virtual power plant management platform to carry out the most complex vehicle-grid interaction test in China. This test had a maximum response load of 25,000 kilowatts and a response electricity of 54,000 kilowatt-hours. The virtual power plant, as a platform for charging piles and vehicles to connect to the power grid's peak shaving needs, is the key to this test. The benefits of this event are also clear: the maximum subsidy for each kilowatt-hour of discharge is 3.5 yuan, which can not only increase the enthusiasm of car owners to participate in the event, but also help operators find a market-oriented operation path for V2G resources through virtual power plants.
In the next step, Guangdong Power Grid (广东电网) will continue to optimize market rules to allow virtual power plants to move from "tasting" to "daily." Automatically raising the air conditioner by 1 degree Celsius, reverse discharging of electric vehicles, and sending out one more kilowatt-hour of electricity from rooftop photovoltaics... The small actions of thousands of households, under the unified dispatch of the virtual power plant, will be incorporated into the future scenario of a strong power grid, and will gradually become a reality.
Data source: China Southern Power Grid Guangdong Power Grid Company (南方电网广东电网公司)
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Buying annuity insurance, critical illness insurance, and other insurance products to enhance health and retirement security has become an increasingly popular choice for consumers. However, some consumers become hesitant when they see information such as so-called "agency-assisted policy surrender" or "helping you protect your rights."
"Continuing to hold the policy will result in economic losses," "This type of insurance is useless," ... Some individuals and organizations spread such information on internet platforms, claiming to be "professionals" who can provide consumers with "agency-assisted policy surrender." Once consumers believe this to be true and pay to entrust them with policy surrender, they may fall into the trap of criminals.
"I now often remind my family and friends to be wary of 'agency-assisted policy surrender.'"
In April of this year, Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃), a 73-year-old from Rongchang District (荣昌区), Chongqing (重庆), encountered an illegal "agency-assisted policy surrender" scam.
"I saw a lawyer on a short video platform claiming that 'the new policy supports high-amount policy surrender, with many benefits' and 'it's most reassuring to have the money back in hand,' willing to help consumers surrender their policies for a low commission. I purchased an annuity insurance policy in 2019 and paid 40,000 yuan in premiums over 5 years, so I wanted him to help me get the premiums back," said Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃).
Before getting a penny, Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃) first paid a 4,000 yuan "service fee."
"After calling the phone number on the video, the staff added my WeChat, claiming that they could help me get 90% of the premium back, which is much higher than the normal policy surrender ratio, but it must be assisted by 'professionals.' I was tempted and paid consultation fees and handling fees as required, asking them to help me surrender the policy," said Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃). After the payment, the staff asked her to write a letter to the local financial regulatory authorities according to a template, complaining that the insurance company's agent had engaged in sales misrepresentation and other behaviors. They also gave a special "reminder" that once she received a call from the insurance company asking about the situation, she should only reply according to the content of the letter and not mention that someone was helping her surrender the policy.
The insurance company received the complaint forwarded by the regulatory authorities, conducted an investigation, and contacted Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃) to communicate, judging that the customer may have encountered an illegal "agency-assisted policy surrender" scam.
"The agent who sold the annuity insurance to Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃) was an old colleague she had known for many years. 'Dual recording' (audio and video recording) was conducted according to relevant regulations at the time of insurance purchase, and no improper behavior was found. Huang Niangniang's (黄孃孃) retirement income and family situation are stable, and she should not be in a hurry to surrender the policy. Even if she wants to surrender the policy, she should not contact the regulatory authorities directly to complain without first contacting the agent or the insurance company to go through the normal process. This seems to be a common tactic of 'agency-assisted policy surrender'," said Ni Mengxia (倪萌霞), a complaint handler at China Life Insurance Rongchang Branch (中国人寿寿险荣昌支公司). In fact, if Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃) had applied for policy surrender normally, she could have received more than 38,000 yuan at that time. Because the insurance period had not arrived, surrendering the policy midway was calculated according to the cash value of the contract, and the policy value was on an upward trend, so surrendering the policy was not cost-effective and would also lose insurance protection.
"Do you know how much money you can get if you surrender the policy yourself?" "Did you voluntarily write the letter of complaint according to the actual situation?" "Have you consulted the insurance company about policy surrender?" ... After listening to Ni Mengxia's (倪萌霞) explanation, Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃) came to her senses and did not only narrate the content of the letter as the agent said, but showed the WeChat chat records related to "agency-assisted policy surrender" to Ni Mengxia (倪萌霞). Ni Mengxia (倪萌霞) then assisted Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃) in calling the police and contacting the relevant regulatory authorities.
"In the end, the relevant departments determined that the other party provided false services and the service contract was invalid, and helped me recover the 'service fee'," said Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃). If the policy surrender of 36,000 yuan was carried out as the other party said, deducting the 4,000 yuan fee, the actual amount received would only be 32,000 yuan, which is far lower than the normal policy surrender amount. In addition, when she hesitated about surrendering the policy, the other party claimed to know her home address and contact information and had threatened her.
This experience made Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃) feel a lot. "Buying insurance is to increase long-term protection. Being fooled like this almost resulted in being scammed out of money and losing protection. I now often remind my family and friends to be wary of 'agency-assisted policy surrender'," said Huang Niangniang (黄孃孃).
Covering up illegal profit-making in the form of "agency-assisted rights protection" will be severely punished according to law.
The reporter learned that financial black and gray industry organizations and individuals, in order to seek illegal benefits, usually use the names of legal affairs and consulting companies as a guise, using "agency-assisted high-amount policy surrender" as bait, and using the weaknesses of policyholders such as information asymmetry and lack of knowledge of rights protection, they instigate and induce policyholders to entrust agency-assisted "rights protection," and coerce insurance companies to pay policy surrender money exceeding the cash value of the insurance contract by forging materials and malicious complaints. This type of behavior occupies normal complaint and rights protection channels and resources, disrupts the insurance market order, and infringes on the rights and interests of consumers.
"Consumers who fall into the 'agency-assisted policy surrender' scam often have to pay high fees, but it is difficult to successfully surrender the policy. Even if the policy is surrendered, they may face economic losses such as damage to policy income and being swindled out of the refund amount. Consumers may also have their personal information sold and become targets of telecommunications fraud and extortion. If consumers collude to provide false evidence, they themselves may also violate the law," said the relevant person in charge of the Chongqing Financial Regulatory Bureau (重庆金融监管局).
Industry insiders said that blindly surrendering the policy may also cause consumers to lose years of accumulated insurance protection.
Zhang (张) from Chenzhou (郴州), Hunan (湖南) purchased an insurance policy in 2018 that included 200,000 yuan of critical illness coverage. Last year, Zhang (张) listened to instigation such as "the probability of suffering from a critical illness is very low, and critical illness protection is useless," and paid a high "consultation fee" to entrust others with "agency-assisted policy surrender." The agents fabricated reasons for complaints and forged complaint materials to demand that the insurance company refund the full premium. The insurance company verified that it lacked valid and reasonable evidence and ultimately surrendered the policy normally with cash value. Not long after, Zhang (张) was diagnosed with cancer and needed high chemotherapy costs. She went to the insurance company to seek compensation, but the policy had been surrendered, and she regretted the "agency-assisted policy surrender" behavior.
The relevant person in charge of the relevant departments of the State Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局) said that the State Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局) clearly stipulates that no institution, organization, or individual may illegally or irregularly carry out insurance policy surrender business promotion, consultation, agency, and other activities. Criminals who cover up the purpose of illegal profit-making in the form of "agency-assisted rights protection" will be severely punished according to law.
This year, the Quanzhou Intermediate People's Court (泉州市中级人民法院) in Fujian (福建) made a final ruling on a "agency-assisted policy surrender" criminal gang. The case is the first time that Quanzhou (泉州) has criminally cracked down on illegal "agency-assisted policy surrender" intermediaries for the crime of extortion. From December 2020 to April 2023, Lin Moujie (林某杰) and Ma Mouhua (马某华) used high-amount policy surrender as bait, published illegal advertisements, instigated and induced policyholders to entrust them with agency-assisted policy surrender, fabricated violations of insurance companies, mailed letters to financial regulatory authorities, repeatedly complained, and incited policyholders to passively resist investigation and inquiries, coercing insurance companies to surrender policies and provide additional compensation. Lin Moujie (林某杰) and Ma Mouhua (马某华) took commissions from them for their own use. Ma Mouhua (马某华) also established a legal affairs company and hired others to engage in "agency-assisted policy surrender" business.
After investigation, the defendants Lin Moujie (林某杰) and Ma Mouhua (马某华) maliciously handled policy surrender for a total of 115 policyholders, causing economic losses of 2,176,200 yuan to the insurance company, and illegally profited 489,600 yuan from it. In May 2024, the Fengze District People's Court (丰泽区人民法院) in Quanzhou (泉州) determined after a trial in accordance with the law that the behavior of Lin Moujie (林某杰), Ma Mouhua (马某华), etc. constituted the crime of extortion, sentencing Lin Moujie (林某杰) to eleven years of imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 yuan; sentencing Ma Mouhua (马某华) to ten years of imprisonment and a fine of 60,000 yuan; and so on. Some defendants appealed, and the Quanzhou Intermediate People's Court (泉州中院) upheld the original judgment in the second instance.
"Policyholders have the right to complain, but the content of the complaint should be objective and truthful, and should not fabricate or distort facts, or falsely accuse or frame others," said the relevant person in charge of the relevant departments of the State Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局). In this case, the actor fabricated facts and maliciously complained on the grounds that the salesperson had violated regulations, which has exceeded the scope of normal and legitimate rights protection. It is an act of seeking other people's property by means of coercion or blackmail for the purpose of illegal possession, and is severely punished in accordance with the law for the crime of extortion, maintaining the order of the insurance market.
It is understood that in recent years, the State Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局), the Ministry of Public Security (公安部), and the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院) have strengthened the top-level design of the connection between administrative law enforcement and criminal justice, promoted cooperation in case transfer, information sharing and notification, investigation and evidence collection, and improved the accuracy of joint punishment of financial crimes. Since March of this year, the State Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局) has jointly launched a cluster crackdown on black and gray industries in the financial field with the Ministry of Public Security (公安部), and carried out special crackdowns on prominent illegal and criminal activities such as illegal "agency-assisted policy surrender," illegal loan intermediaries, and malicious evasion of financial debts, and released a batch of typical cases to increase the deterrent effect on criminals.
Strengthen technology empowerment and further increase the crackdown
In recent years, financial regulatory departments and insurance institutions in various places have strengthened cooperation and increased the crackdown on the "agency-assisted policy surrender" black and gray industry. Xinjiang (新疆) has carried out special work such as the Net Net Action, cross-provincial coordination, and transfer of criminal cases for crackdown. The local financial regulatory department has jointly established mechanisms such as law enforcement and judicial cooperation consultation and regular transfer of clues with public security, procuratorate, court, market supervision, and cyberspace departments to fully block the spread of illegal financial activities of the "agency-assisted policy surrender" black and gray industry. China Life Insurance Shaanxi Branch (中国人寿寿险陕西省分公司) has joined hands with media platforms to increase publicity on the reward action for publicly soliciting clues for anti-"agency-assisted policy surrender" black and gray industry, assisted public security organs and financial regulatory departments in producing special promotional films, and mobilized social forces to provide clues to form a joint force for crackdown.
Experts said that to further increase the crackdown on the "agency-assisted policy surrender" black and gray industry and form a long-term mechanism for governing relevant illegal behaviors, we can also continue to exert efforts from strengthening technology empowerment, improving relevant legislation, and strengthening industry self-discipline.
It is understood that many places and related industries have increased the use of big data and other technologies to improve the efficiency of identifying and investigating "agency-assisted policy surrender." For example, Mashang Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. (马上消费金融股份有限公司) has built an intelligent technology governance system, developed black and gray industry keyword extraction and generalization models, evidence insight models, routine identification models, etc., to help improve the effectiveness of black and gray industry identification, traceability, and disposal. The Fujian Financial Regulatory Bureau (福建金融监管局) has jointly created an "insurance industry agency-assisted policy surrender supervision model" with the procuratorial organs, and accurately locked in criminal gangs and promoted case filing through big data analysis.
"The financial regulatory department provides key clues and industry professional knowledge, which is closely combined with the investigation methods of public security organs and the legal application judgments of judicial organs, forming a 'information sharing, complementary advantages, and simultaneous case filing' crackdown model," said the relevant person in charge of the Economic Investigation Corps of the Fujian Provincial Public Security Department (福建省公安厅经侦总队).
Yue Caishen (岳彩申), director of the Financial Innovation and Legal System Research Center of Southwest University of Political Science and Law (西南政法大学金融创新与法制研究中心), suggested that a multi-source data sharing platform across departments and fields can be built. Under the premise of ensuring data security, data sharing between Internet companies, telecommunications operators, and regulatory departments should be strengthened, and technologies such as graph computing and knowledge graphs should be used to build a panoramic portrait of illegal agency rights protection networks.
Improve relevant laws and regulations and clarify the qualitative boundaries of illegal intermediaries. Industry insiders said that at present, illegal "agency-assisted policy surrender" has not been included in the specific crimes of the Criminal Law, and related behaviors are wandering between civil disputes and criminal offenses, and there are certain difficulties in cracking down on crimes such as fraud and extortion. The names of crimes, the standards for conviction, and the scales of sentencing for financial black and gray industry crimes vary from place to place. In this regard, experts suggest accelerating the formulation of clear legal definitions for illegal "agency-assisted policy surrender" and other behaviors. Judicial organs can issue judicial interpretations or publish guiding cases to clarify that the crime name applicable to the behavior of exerting pressure through malicious complaints to seek compensation for profit. By improving legislation and judicial interpretation, clear basis for law enforcement is provided, and the deterrent effect on illegal financial intermediaries is effectively improved.
The relevant person in charge of the relevant departments of the State Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局) said that it will work with the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) and other relevant departments to continue to promote the seamless connection between financial inspection and criminal crackdown in a thorough and orderly manner, promote the classified disposal of criminal clues transferred in the early stage, assist in promoting the clarification of the standards for the transfer of evidence of financial black and gray industry, and focus on improving the quality and efficiency of criminal crackdown.
Strengthen industry self-discipline. "Financial institutions should strengthen self-discipline inspections and take corresponding disciplinary measures against internal personnel who violate regulations and provide convenience for illegal agency rights protection behaviors; strictly implement 'reporting and behavior unity' to eradicate the soil for illegal elements to induce consumers to 'surrender old insurance and buy new insurance' to earn high commissions," said Wang Xiangnan (王向楠), deputy director of the Insurance and Economic Development Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院保险与经济发展研究中心).
"It is necessary to promote insurance companies to improve internal control mechanisms, strengthen risk monitoring, and build a long-term mechanism of 'combining prevention and control, and treating both the symptoms and the root causes' to better protect consumer rights and interests and ensure the healthy development of the industry," said the relevant person in charge of the relevant departments of the State Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局).
"For online platforms, it is also necessary to strengthen the main responsibility, establish and improve information review, management, and reporting and handling systems, strengthen daily monitoring of information within the platform, and promptly discover and dispose of illegal agency rights protection information," said Yue Caishen (岳彩申).
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Honest tax payment has never been an "optional question," but rather a "required course" for every business entity. The vast number of business entities must abandon the illusion of trying to evade supervision and tax payment through so-called clever "camouflage," and integrate the concept of compliance into every aspect of business decision-making.
Recently, the tax authorities have centrally exposed two cases of "escape-style" deregistration and tax evasion, which is also the first time that the tax authorities have centrally disclosed such cases. Judging from the details announced, both cases involved enterprises concealing income and evading taxes, and attempting to evade tax payment by deregistering before fulfilling their tax obligations. Ultimately, they were both legally restored to registration, and were required to pay back taxes, late fees, and fines. This serves as a warning that no matter how carefully "packaged," tax violations will eventually be investigated and dealt with according to the law.
In recent years, the tax authorities have conscientiously implemented the relevant requirements of the State Council on "efficiently handling one matter," and have worked with relevant departments to introduce a series of measures to facilitate enterprise deregistration, unblock the exit channels for business entities, and increase the activity of business entities. However, some lawbreakers have taken advantage of the convenience of deregistration registration, and have quickly completed deregistration registration by submitting false materials, concealing key facts, and other means, in an attempt to evade tax obligations and legal responsibilities. This behavior not only leads to the loss of state tax revenue, disrupts the market economic order, and undermines a fair and competitive market environment, but also challenges the dignity of the law and constitutes tax evasion as stipulated in the Law on the Administration of Tax Collection.
Article 16 of the "Implementation Rules of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Tax Collection" clearly stipulates that taxpayers shall settle the payable tax, late fees, and fines with the tax authorities before applying for deregistration of tax registration. This means that the prerequisite for an enterprise to exit the market normally is to fulfill its tax obligations truthfully and in accordance with the law, and to complete deregistration registration legally and compliantly. Attempting to sever the chain of responsibility by deregistration registration, this侥幸心理 (jiǎo xìng xīn lǐ - "lucky mentality," a mentality of hoping to get away with something) is actually a disregard for tax law. It should be known that the rigidity of the law lies in the fact that any behavior that evades accountability through means such as false deregistration or "escape-style" deregistration will eventually be exposed and punished by law.
Since the beginning of this year, the tax authorities have significantly increased the publicity of tax-related illegal cases, including cases of tax-related intermediaries violating laws and regulations, cases of natural person taxpayers failing to handle tax matters in accordance with the law, cases of fraudulently enjoying tax and fee preferential treatment and evading taxes, and cases of MCN (Multi-Channel Network) institutions and online streamers violating tax laws. The exposure of relevant typical cases demonstrates the tax authorities' attitude of "zero tolerance" towards tax-related illegal acts, and fully demonstrates the tax authorities' determination to firmly safeguard a fair and just tax economic order and resolutely protect the rights and interests of law-abiding individuals.
Honest tax payment has never been an "optional question," but rather a "required course" for every business entity. For tax-related intermediaries, as professional tax service institutions, they should play a positive role in helping business entities handle tax-related businesses in accordance with the law and promoting corporate tax compliance; MCN institutions are not only the accountants of online streamers' income, but also the legal bearers of the obligation to withhold and remit taxes, and the performance of their duties is not only related to their own sustainable development, but also profoundly affects the professional development of online streamers, the standardized operation of live streaming platforms, and the healthy ecology of the entire industry; for the vast number of enterprises and every individual, they must also deeply realize that the original intention of the state to introduce tax and fee preferential policies is to benefit enterprises and people, and support healthy development. Illegal acts of fraudulently enjoying tax preferential treatment not only clearly violate the original intention of the policy, but also damage the legitimate rights and interests of law-abiding individuals.
Currently, the idea of coordinated tax governance among various departments is becoming clearer and clearer. With the in-depth application of big data analysis technology, the "data-driven + departmental linkage" governance model has greatly improved law enforcement efficiency, allowing all kinds of illegal activities to have nowhere to hide, and providing a strong guarantee for creating a law-based business environment. The vast number of business entities should completely abandon the 侥幸心理 (jiǎo xìng xīn lǐ - "lucky mentality," a mentality of hoping to get away with something), truthfully fulfill their tax obligations, abandon the illusion of trying to evade supervision and tax payment through so-called clever "camouflage," and integrate the concept of compliance into every aspect of business decision-making, which is the right way to go steadily and far.
Return to TopAgricultural Bank Takes Multiple Measures to Activate County Consumption Potential
China Agricultural Bank (中国农业银行) recently launched "Ten Beneficiary Measures for Credit Card Support to Boost County Consumption," helping to release county consumption potential from multiple dimensions such as business district construction, product innovation, credit issuance, and cultural tourism support.
According to reports, focusing on the multiple needs of county residents in "food, housing, transportation, travel, shopping, and entertainment," the bank fully leverages the advantages of its county outlets and carries out the construction of "one county, multiple business districts" in more than 30,000 offline merchants such as county restaurants and supermarkets. Supporting the extension of trade-in policies to counties, the bank is expanding credit support, promoting installment payments for major consumer goods such as automobiles and home decoration, and launching characteristic consumer credit products such as Huinong Installments. Relevant负责人 (fù zé rén - "person in charge") of Agricultural Bank (农业银行) stated that they will further innovate financial products, optimize service experiences, and integrate scenario ecology to promote the revitalization of the county consumer market.
(Zhu Jun (朱隽))
Beijing Bank Supports the Development of the Cultural Industry
At the 2025 Beijing Culture Forum Cultural Industry Investors Conference, Beijing Bank (北京银行) released the "Financial Support for Cultural New Quality Productivity Action Plan," which will increase financial supply in the cultural field at an annual loan growth rate of more than 20% in the next 5 years.
Huo Xuewen (霍学文), Chairman of Beijing Bank (北京银行), stated that Beijing Bank (北京银行) will actively embrace the development trend of cultural and technological integration, take finance as a link, and work together from the three dimensions of strategy, model, and ecology to cultivate cultural new quality productivity enterprises to achieve leapfrog development, transformation, and upgrading. It is understood that Beijing Bank (北京银行) is one of the earliest financial institutions in China to realize systematic services for the cultural industry, and has launched exclusive products in the cultural and creative field such as "Wenlv e-Loan," "Cultural Leading Loan," and "Drama and Film e-Loan," and has cumulatively provided credit support of more than 600 billion yuan for more than 16,000 cultural and creative enterprises.
(Ge Mengchao (葛孟超))
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Compulsory traffic accident liability insurance for motor vehicles (hereinafter referred to as "CTALI") concerns the vital interests of car owners and has received widespread attention from society. Not long ago, the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局) announced the CTALI business situation for 2024. In 2024, the coverage of CTALI expanded, with companies underwriting a total of 372 million motor vehicles, an increase of 4.2% year-on-year; the guaranteed amount was 74.3 trillion yuan, an increase of 4.2% year-on-year; and the compensation expenditure was 226.28 billion yuan, an increase of 11.6% year-on-year.
From the data, the protection level of CTALI is continuously improving. The CTALI Working Group of the Insurance Association of China (中国保险行业协会) introduced that the insurance industry continues to optimize services in terms of major disaster response and **兜底保障** (dōu dǐ bǎo zhàng - "bottom-line guarantee," providing a safety net or basic level of security), bringing more and more convenience to car owners.
In early August, Huizhou (惠州), Guangdong (广东) Province, continued to experience heavy rainfall, and many motor vehicles were flooded and damaged. In the underground garage of a community in Huiyang District (惠阳区), surveyors from different insurance companies cooperated to assess vehicle damage.
Industry insiders introduced that when extreme weather such as heavy rainfall occurs, car insurance accounts for the majority of insurance reports. In order to respond to car owners' rescue and claim needs more promptly, many places actively improve the car insurance major disaster mutual recognition mechanism. Insurance institutions unify disaster prevention, surveying, rescue, and damage assessment, regardless of "your customer" or "my customer." This can better protect the personal and property safety of car owners and is also conducive to faster payment of compensation.
"Insurance institutions can effectively shorten the claim settlement time by efficiently cooperating and quickly dispatching car insurance claim service resources," said Du Xu (杜旭), head of the Huiyang Branch of Ping An Property Insurance Co., Ltd. (中国平安财产保险股份有限公司) in Huizhou (惠州).
While improving the mechanism, more technological means are also introduced. "The insurance industry summarizes and sorts out the disaster accident situation over the years, and constructs a 'disaster accident car insurance risk map' in some areas to remind car owners to prepare for risk prevention in advance. Some insurance companies use Internet of Things equipment to monitor water levels in underground garages, low-lying communities, and other areas to remind car owners to prevent flood risks and other derivative disasters," said the relevant person in charge of the CTALI Working Group of the Insurance Association of China (中国保险行业协会).
Among the CTALI business conditions, there is another striking figure - 1.1 billion yuan was extracted from the social assistance fund for road traffic accidents in 2024. It is understood that this fund provides **雪中送炭** (xuě zhōng sòng tàn - "sending charcoal in snowy weather," providing timely help in someone's hour of need) for many traffic accident victims.
In November last year, Ms. Zhang (张女士) was injured by a large truck reversing in Shexian County (涉县), Handan (邯郸), Hebei (河北) Province. Ms. Zhang's injuries were serious, requiring high rescue and treatment costs, which were difficult for her family to raise. The police handling the accident immediately contacted the Handan Service Station (邯郸服务站) of the Assistance Fund to apply for assistance. The Assistance Fund paid part of the rescue costs for Ms. Zhang (张女士), ensuring subsequent treatment.
The social assistance fund for road traffic accidents is raised through channels such as extracting a certain percentage from CTALI premiums. If the rescue costs of accident victims exceed the CTALI liability limit, or the offending motor vehicle has not participated in CTALI, or the motor vehicle flees after causing the accident, the Assistance Fund may pay the rescue costs in accordance with relevant regulations, and carry out recovery work after the accident responsibility is determined.
In recent years, the insurance industry has implemented a number of innovative measures in participating in the management of assistance funds. In Hunan (湖南), PICC Property and Casualty Insurance (人保财险) has established a "24-hour response, one-stop service" working mechanism with the local traffic police department. Through "police-insurance-medical linkage," it can grasp the injured person's condition as soon as possible, proactively inform the assistance fund payment service, and quickly carry out cost payment through simplified procedures and streamlined materials and other emergency mechanisms. In Jiangsu (江苏), Zijin Property Insurance (紫金财险) has developed and optimized a road rescue service mini-program to realize "one-click application" and carry out a pilot project of merging the assistance fund with the CTALI limit for medical expenses, effectively improving the timeliness of accident victim treatment. In Liaoning (辽宁), Ping An Property Insurance (平安财险) has opened a green channel to enable parties, traffic police, and hospitals to complete the submission and review of required materials online.
"The insurance industry will continue to deepen its participation in the management of assistance funds and further leverage the role of assistance funds in helping those in need, being open and transparent, and being convenient and efficient," said the relevant person in charge of the CTALI Working Group of the Insurance Association of China (中国保险行业协会).
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People-to-people exchanges are an important bond for promoting mutual understanding and affinity between people of all countries. Heartwarming stories of people-to-people exchanges build bridges to enhance friendship, depict the background color of people-to-people connectivity, and build a foundation for win-win cooperation.
The Spirit of Zheng He (郑和) is Even More Valuable Today
"In the Zheng He Cultural Museum (郑和文化馆), there is a legendary 'General's Well' (将军井). The well water is sweet and used for making tea. When drinking the water, one thinks of its source. It feels like traveling back to the Ming Dynasty to drink with Zheng He (郑和)." Whenever Zheng He (郑和) is mentioned, Li Peifeng (李培峰), executive curator of the Zheng He Cultural Museum in Malaysia, is always full of emotion: "I hope to tell Zheng He's (郑和) story to more people."
620 years ago, Zheng He (郑和) led the world's largest fleet at the time, sailing to the Western Seas seven times over 28 years, visiting more than 30 countries and regions, reaching as far as the east coast of Africa, and paving a "Maritime Silk Road" of peace and friendship.
Zheng He's (郑和) fleet passed through Malacca five times. Today, the Malacca River (马六甲河畔), where the Zheng He Cultural Museum (郑和文化馆) is located, is the site of the official factory established by Zheng He's (郑和) fleet. Here, attempts are made to restore the glorious history of Zheng He's (郑和) voyages to the Western Seas in various forms, becoming a bridge to promote the inheritance of Zheng He (郑和) culture and promote Sino-Malaysian cultural exchanges.
"Zheng He's (郑和) fleet established an official factory in Malacca, anchoring and waiting for favorable winds, and the prosperity it brought continues to this day." Li Peifeng (李培峰) showed reporters a glove puppet designed based on the image of Zheng He (郑和), "Glove puppetry, which originated in Zhangzhou (漳州), Quanzhou (泉州), and Chaozhou (潮汕) in Fujian (福建) and Guangdong (广东), China, is still an important part of our artistic life. In Southeast Asia, especially in Java (爪哇), Indonesia, people incorporate Zheng He's (郑和) story into glove puppetry, which has allowed glove puppetry to be passed down to this day."
In recent years, the Zheng He Cultural Museum (郑和文化馆) has held various Chinese cultural art and heritage exchange exhibitions. Visitors from all over the world stroll through the historical scenes of Zheng He's (郑和) voyages, admire cultural and artistic works from China, and deeply feel the multiple collisions of history, culture, and art between the two countries. Li Peifeng (李培峰) has also been invited to China many times to participate in various cultural exchange activities, sharing friendly cooperation with people from all walks of life.
"The valuable legacy that Zheng He (郑和) left us is the development of cultural exchanges that transcend national boundaries. The Zheng He (郑和) voyages in historical records, the Zheng He (郑和) stories in legends, and the Southeast Asian people's respect for Zheng He (郑和) together form a harmonious chapter that runs through history and transcends countries and ethnicities," said Li Peifeng (李培峰).
Looking at the past to learn from the present, the spirit of Zheng He (郑和), which represents advocating peace and emphasizing good-neighborliness, is even more valuable today when the momentum of world economic growth is insufficient and trade protectionism is intensifying. When Columbus arrived in the Americas on the "Santa Maria" in 1492, the iron anchor of Zheng He's (郑和) treasure ship had been sleeping in the ancient port of Calicut (古里港) in India for nearly 60 years. "The Portuguese demolished the Malacca (满喇加) palace and built fortresses and castles, which is in stark contrast to Zheng He's (郑和) concept of 'sharing the blessings of peace'," said Li Peifeng (李培峰).
Li Peifeng (李培峰) said: "I hope to continuously promote the research on the heritage of the Zheng He (郑和) cultural route and contribute practical actions to jointly building the 'Belt and Road' with high quality and promoting people-to-people connectivity."
Sino-Vietnamese Culture Resonates in Bamboo Music Performance
Tong Guangrong (童光荣), permanent conductor of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Theater, was born into a musical family in Vietnam. When he was a child, his father would bring back many Chinese music tapes every time he went to China on business. "Those melodies were like a key, opening the door for me to understand China," Tong Guangrong (童光荣) recalled, "From that moment on, I dreamed that one day I could go to China and personally touch the source of those sounds."
In 2004, Tong Guangrong (童光荣) embarked on a journey to study in China and spent 9 years studying there. During his undergraduate studies, he majored in Chinese folk music conducting, and during his postgraduate studies, he studied Western music conducting. Before coming to China, he had a wish: to integrate Vietnamese music and Chinese music and play a resonance of the two cultures.
During his studies in China, Tong Guangrong (童光荣) met his wife, composer Mo Shuangshuang (莫双双), and gradually regarded China as his second hometown. After their marriage, they settled in Vietnam and founded the New Vitality National Orchestra. "We integrate melodies with Chinese characteristics into the traditional Vietnamese bamboo music performance, allowing the two cultures to resonate in the same bamboo tube," Tong Guangrong (童光荣) said excitedly.
The orchestra uses the most distinctive Vietnamese bamboo musical instruments - bamboo flutes, bamboo zithers, bamboo row zithers, bamboo pianos, etc., all of which are handmade by Tong Guangrong's (童光荣) father. They also gathered some international friends living in Vietnam who love music to form the "Hanoi Voices" International Choir, which often performs jointly with the New Vitality National Orchestra, playing the friendly voice of multicultural exchange and mutual learning.
In August 2015, Tong Guangrong's (童光荣) wish came true - he and his friend, Chinese musician Chen Xiaodong (陈晓栋), served as artistic directors of the two countries respectively, and Mo Shuangshuang (莫双双) served as the piano player, holding a friendly concert in Hanoi (河内), Vietnam. This concert, which showcased the integration of traditional folk music between China and Vietnam, made the concert hall of the Vietnam National Academy of Music (越南国家音乐学院) sold out.
Recalling the preparation process of the concert, Tong Guangrong (童光荣) said: "In order to resonate with audiences in both countries, we carefully designed and repeatedly deliberated everything from the selection of repertoire to the arrangement. At the concert, we played the Chinese folk music 'Horse Racing' (赛马) and the Vietnamese folk music 'Binh San May Tan' (萍散云飞). The former is cheerful and passionate, while the latter is gentle and melodious." When playing "Binh San May Tan" (萍散云飞), Tong Guangrong (童光荣) played the bamboo flute, his brother played the monochord, Chen Xiaodong (陈晓栋) played the erhu, and Mo Shuangshuang (莫双双) played the piano. Several people used instruments from different cultures to jointly complete the interpretation of this classic folk music, and the audience was also immersed in it. After the concert, the audience's applause lasted for a long time.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam, and it is also the "China-Vietnam People-to-People Exchange Year". "Vietnam and China are connected by mountains and rivers and share the same culture. I hope to use art as a bridge to create more musical works, so that the Vietnamese people can understand China through melodies, and Chinese friends can feel the friendship of the Vietnamese people through the bamboo charm of Vietnam. I also believe that there will be more and more exchanges between Vietnam and China, especially between young people, and the friendship will become deeper and deeper," said Tong Guangrong (童光荣).
Green Waters and Green Mountains Witnessed by a Polish Daughter-in-Law
Jessica (杰西卡) from Poland has lived in China for many years. In 2013, she married Ren Dongxu (任栋旭), a friend she met while studying in China. After their marriage, they returned to Ren Dongxu's (任栋旭) hometown - Yucun Village (余村), Anji County (安吉县), Zhejiang Province (浙江省).
"When I first arrived in Yucun Village (余村), I saw lush greenery, surrounded by bamboo forests, crystal clear streams, and the villagers' faces were full of simple and peaceful smiles. The village and nature had a harmonious integration," Jessica (杰西卡) recalled, "Although there was a language barrier and significant cultural differences, the villagers never treated me as an outsider. They called me 'Dongxu's (栋旭) Polish daughter-in-law' and often sent me vegetables and freshly dug bamboo shoots grown in their own homes, which made me feel very warm despite being far away from home."
Anji (安吉) is known as the "Bamboo Township of China" (中国竹乡). The people here live by bamboo and make a living from bamboo. Jessica's (杰西卡) and her husband's careers are also closely related to bamboo. An ordinary moso bamboo can be turned into hundreds of exquisite and environmentally friendly daily necessities and handicrafts through ingenious craftsmanship. "'Replacing plastic with bamboo' has been deeply integrated into the local people's production and lifestyle, and it has also made me see opportunities," Jessica (杰西卡) said, "Including Poland, many European countries have a growing demand for environmentally friendly materials. I hope that more people in the world can understand this green lifestyle in China."
Jessica (杰西卡) began to try to use social media to record the process of bamboo from felling to processing, showing the green waters and green mountains of Yucun Village (余村) to European customers and friends, and explaining the environmental protection concept behind bamboo products. Gradually, the factory at home began to receive more and more orders from the international market. "A small green bamboo has become a green bond connecting my hometown and my new home, and it has also helped me find a new fulcrum for my career," said Jessica (杰西卡).
In 2016, Jessica (杰西卡) opened an English studio in Yucun Village (余村), holding "International Afternoon Tea" every Saturday, inviting friends from all over the world and local children to sit together and chat in English. "We talked about Chopin (肖邦) from Poland and 'Butterfly Lovers' (梁祝) from China, from the Amber Museum to the Anji White Tea Garden (安吉白茶园). Seeing the children go from shy and timid to confident when speaking English, I feel very gratified. I hope this small studio can become a 'reception room' for cultural exchange and mutual learning, so that the world can hear the voice of Yucun Village (余村), and also allow the future generation of Yucun Village (余村) to embrace the world more bravely," said Jessica (杰西卡).
With China's continuous optimization of visa policies, more and more foreign faces are coming to Yucun Village (余村). Jessica (杰西卡) took the lead in forming the "Foreign Eyes on Anji" volunteer team, leading international friends to deeply experience Chinese rural culture and life - learning Chinese calligraphy, experiencing tea picking and tea frying, and making bamboo weaving by hand. Many foreigners exclaimed: "This completely subverts my imagination of the Chinese countryside!"
"Over the past 10 years, I have witnessed how Yucun Village (余村) has practiced the concept of 'Green waters and green mountains are golden mountains and silver mountains' (绿水青山就是金山银山) (lǜ shuǐ qīng shān jiù shì jīn shān yín shān - "green waters and green mountains are golden mountains and silver mountains," ecological environment is invaluable asset), from relying on the mountains to eat the mountains to protecting the mountains and enriching the mountains, and embarked on a sustainable development path of ecological beauty, industrial prosperity, and people's affluence. Now it is no longer a closed small mountain village, but an international rural community that opens its arms to the world," Jessica (杰西卡) said with emotion, "I have also grown from an ignorant 'foreign daughter-in-law' to a mother of two children, a promoter of environmental protection, and a volunteer to promote cultural exchanges. Yucun Village (余村) has given me unlimited possibilities for family, career, and life, and I am deeply grateful for everything here."
In the next 10 years, Jessica (杰西卡) has a new dream: to help Yucun Village (余村) build a research and study base with international influence, and share the valuable experience of green development and rural revitalization here with friends all over the world. "I hope that more young people from all over the world will come here to learn Chinese wisdom, feel Chinese speed, and experience Oriental philosophy. I also hope that I can become a small bridge to let more foreigners hear the future voice of the Chinese countryside full of vitality and hope."
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I am from Ghana. For the past two years, I have been studying for a postgraduate degree in China. During this time, I have traveled to many places in China, and what surprised me most was that such a rapidly developing country can still possess such beautiful and pure mountains, rivers, and streams.
In January of this year, I followed my teachers and classmates to Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) for investigation and research. In Rong'an County (融安县), Liuzhou (柳州市), the Rong River (融江) flows through the city, and the clear river water and the beautiful natural environment on both banks deeply attracted me. After learning about it, I learned that through the implementation of river regulation, ecological management, and other work, the surface water quality of the Rong River (融江) in the Rong'an County (融安县) urban section has remained the first in the country for five consecutive years, and the forest coverage rate has reached 79.86%. When communicating with local people, the sense of happiness and satisfaction they showed was enviable.
In recent years, all parts of China have practiced the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" (绿水青山就是金山银山), and have achieved remarkable results. This concept is highly consistent with the sustainable development concept advocated by the United Nations. In this process, many of China's innovative practices are worth learning from by other countries and regions. For example, during the research process, I was very interested in the local "river chief system" (河长制) - the main leaders of party and government at all levels serve as "river chiefs" (河长), responsible for organizing and leading the management and protection of corresponding rivers and lakes, and implementing the accountability system for water quality and environmental protection. The problem of river management in Africa is also very complex, and I hope this system can be introduced to Africa. For example, the low-cost solar water filtration equipment first developed in China also helps to improve water use conditions in arid regions of Africa; China's prevention of environmental degradation and protection of biodiversity through large-scale afforestation and other methods also provide reference experience for ecological protection in Africa and even the world.
Currently, climate change and environmental degradation threaten the foundation of human civilization development and economic prosperity. Data shows that about 2 billion people worldwide do not have access to safe and clean drinking water, and 3.6 billion people face water shortages for at least one month each year. These global challenges have the most far-reaching impact on Africa - a large part of the African population relies on agriculture and natural resources for their livelihoods.
In this context, China's "Two Mountains" (两山) concept provides valuable lessons for sustainable development in Africa. It also proves that developing countries can not only achieve ecological protection through effective environmental governance, but also transform ecological resources into economic advantages, enabling hundreds of millions of people to get rid of poverty and embark on the road of sustainable development. Now, ecotourism is becoming increasingly popular in China. In 2024, the number of ecotourism tourists in China reached 2.761 billion, contributing tens of billions of dollars to economic growth, and related jobs are also constantly increasing.
Of course, the actual situation in each country and region is different, and African countries must also recognize the differences between them and China in terms of development models and governance capabilities. The governance plan tailored by China for the Yangtze River Basin (长江流域) cannot be directly copied to solve the desertification in the Sahel region or the water shortage in the Horn of Africa. I have seen that under the national policy system and legal protection, all parts of China have different paths to practice the "Two Mountains" (两山) concept, and "**因地制宜**" (yīn dì zhì yí - "adapt to local conditions," to take measures appropriate to local conditions) is the best choice.
Standing on the bank of the Rong River (融江), I not only saw China's success story, but also saw more possibilities for global environmental governance. This is a multiple-choice question of long-term prosperity or short-term interests, and the answer is obvious. No matter which country, lucid waters and lush mountains should be our most precious property, worthy of our full protection. China's experience not only opens up ideas for African countries, but also provides useful reference for the world.
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The National Day of China is approaching, and I recall my previous experience of attending the flag-raising ceremony.
On the eve of the 2023 National Day, my friend and I arrived at Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in advance, preparing to watch the flag-raising ceremony the next day. That night, the bright moon shone high, and we strolled around the square. An aunt noticed us. She chatted with us kindly, and when she learned that we were foreigners, she smiled and handed us two national flags, saying, "These are for you, welcome to China! Join us in experiencing the solemn and festive atmosphere of National Day!"
We accepted the national flags with both hands and thanked her repeatedly. At that moment, my heart was filled with warmth, excitement, and emotion. These two national flags were not just a gift, but also represented the enthusiasm, friendliness, and sincerity of the Chinese people.
While waiting, we chatted with several Chinese university students next to us. They had come all the way from Chongqing (重庆) to Beijing (北京) to participate in the National Day flag-raising ceremony. In the hearts of the Chinese people, the flag-raising ceremony is a very solemn event, and participating in the flag-raising ceremony is also a way for the Chinese people to express their love and respect for their motherland. They felt extremely excited and proud to be able to watch the Five-Starred Red Flag slowly rise on such a special day. Looking at their confident smiles and sincere eyes, I couldn't help but think that China's development and progress are inseparable from the Chinese people's ardent patriotic feelings.
They introduced us to Chinese culture, customs, traditional festivals, tourist attractions, and cuisine, and I also shared the culture of my hometown with them. I have always enjoyed reading various books about China, especially those historical stories and ancient legends. It was precisely out of a strong interest in Chinese culture that I decided to study in China. This evening's exchange with Chinese university students allowed me to understand the thoughts of vibrant young Chinese people, and I was also greatly inspired, deepening my understanding of contemporary China.
At dawn, the flag-raising ceremony began. We all stood solemnly, watching the Five-Starred Red Flag fluttering in the wind slowly rise. At that moment, I felt the Chinese people's deep and sincere love for their motherland.
(The author is a Malaysian student at Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学))
Return to TopIn June 2025, Cambodian royal family member Norodom Jenna (诺罗敦·珍娜) visited Linyi (临沂), Shandong (山东). In Baishiwu Village (白石屋村), Xuezhuang Town (薛庄镇), Fei County (费县), the birthplace of "Yimeng Mountain Ballad" (《沂蒙山小调》), Jenna (珍娜) sang this song together with Song Shoulian (宋守莲), the third-generation inheritor of "Yimeng Mountain Ballad" (《沂蒙山小调》), and Linyi (临沂) students.
(Our reporter Ye Chuanzeng (叶传增))
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In Taopu Town (桃浦镇), Putuo District (普陀区), Shanghai (上海), amidst the surrounding greenery, two large warehouse buildings stand out. At the exit, cold chain logistics vehicles come and go; on the roof, photovoltaic panels are spread, and the estimated annual power generation can reach 4.27 million kilowatt-hours. This is the first phase of the Prologis Shanghai New Northwest Logistics Park (普洛斯上海新西北物流园), which was just put into operation in early September.
Walking in the logistics park, Xiong Xinkai (熊忻恺), Business Vice President and Strategic Marketing Director of Prologis Assets China, said that as early as 2004, the Prologis Group invested in the development of its first logistics park in Shanghai (上海) here. More than 20 years have passed, and the logistics industry has undergone earth-shaking changes. "We are optimistic about this location and want to transform and upgrade it locally, but we are worried about complicated procedures and prolonged cycles."
Taopu Town (桃浦镇), together with the Putuo District (普陀区) Planning and Resources Department, quickly connected with the enterprise and jointly explored the "zero land increase expansion" model: the park added approximately 98,000 square meters of net new construction area on the original land, significantly improving land use efficiency and meeting the concerns of enterprises for reinvestment. The project was included in the Putuo District (普陀区) Major Projects in 2023 and was successively selected as a major project in Shanghai (上海) (modern service industry category) in 2024 and 2025.
After three years of construction, the Prologis Shanghai New Northwest Logistics Park (普洛斯上海新西北物流园) was welcomed by customers as soon as it was put into operation, and the occupancy rate exceeded 90% during the trial operation. "This further enhances our confidence in cultivating the Chinese market," said Xiong Xinkai (熊忻恺).
Act immediately and solve problems through reform. The Shanghai (上海) Municipal Party Committee proposed that it is necessary to correctly understand and grasp the economic development situation, take responsibility for the country and be a pioneer, take the lead and strive forward, and do a more solid job in stabilizing employment, stabilizing enterprises, stabilizing the market, and stabilizing expectations. In the first half of this year, Shanghai's (上海) gross regional product increased by 5.1% year-on-year, and the city's fixed asset investment increased by 6.2% year-on-year, with overall stable economic operation.
Government and enterprises go hand in hand, accelerating development.
In the Lingang New Area (临港新片区) of the Shanghai Free Trade Pilot Zone (上海自贸试验区), inside the Tesla Megapack Factory, a super-large commercial electrochemical energy storage system has just been completed and is about to be shipped to overseas markets.
As Tesla's first Megapack Factory project outside the United States, more than 1,000 products have been produced since it was officially put into operation in February this year.
"This is our second cooperation." Wu Xiaohua (吴晓华), Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Lingang New Area (临港新片区), introduced that as early as 2019, the Tesla vehicle factory joined hands with Lingang (临港) to achieve "construction started in the same year, completed in the same year, and put into operation in the same year." This time, the Megapack Factory took only 9 months from construction to production, which is 3 months earlier than the 12 months for the vehicle factory.
"Behind this is the 'two-way rush' of Lingang (临港) cadres and enterprises," Wu Xiaohua (吴晓华) said with emotion. To ensure the smooth implementation of the project, Lingang New Area (临港新片区) innovatively applied the "project service package" mechanism in the field of engineering construction.
"At the beginning of the project construction, the service team took the initiative to visit the company to design an overall construction plan for the company, and sorted out each link from land acquisition to construction one by one." Lu Yu (陆瑜), Director of the Development and Reform Department of the Lingang New Area (临港新片区) Management Committee, introduced, "By clarifying what the company should do at each node and what the department should support, a high-speed promotion table is formed, changing 'companies waiting for departments' to 'departments waiting for companies'."
There were also problems in the project promotion. To the west of the Megapack Factory site, a river separates the factory area from the external road, and there was no bridge in the original plan; if the process of modifying the plan and building a bridge is followed, the approval cycle may be as long as one year. Convenient transportation is essential for the entry and exit of goods. What to do? The project team innovatively incorporated the bridge into the overall promotion of water conservancy infrastructure projects, and two cross-river bridges were quickly built.
Since the beginning of this year, Shanghai (上海) has carried out the "Study Thought, Strengthen Style, and Build New Achievements" campaign among party organizations and the majority of party members in the city, continuously encouraging the majority of party members to hand over new answers with practical results in daring to act and being good at acting.
Near the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, the Shanghai Legoland Resort (上海乐高乐园度假区) is crowded with tourists.
"It only took 18 months from construction to opening. During the construction process, we personally felt the all-round support provided by the local party committee and government. Shanghai's (上海) high-quality business environment has accelerated the construction of the park," said Chen Jie (陈洁), General Manager of Shanghai Legoland Resort (上海乐高乐园度假区).
Daring to act and being good at acting enables enterprises and regional development to achieve "two-way empowerment." "The park's diversion effect on the entire region is very obvious. We should seize the opportunity and take advantage of the situation," said Lu Jiaying (卢佳瑛), Deputy Director of the Jinshan District (金山区) Culture and Tourism Bureau. The occupancy rate of hotels around the park reached 80%-90% during the summer vacation, and homestays around the park were hard to find. "We are connecting the park with ancient towns, coastal areas, and pastoral areas into boutique routes, and adding services such as taxi discounts and Fengjing (枫泾) shuttle buses to make tourists not want to leave and turn 'traffic' into 'retention'."
Starting from the details, increasing development confidence with sincere service.
At the beginning of this year, at Shanghai's (上海) "First Meeting of the New Year," the "Shanghai Action Plan Focusing on Enhancing Enterprise Experience and Continuously Creating a World-Class Business Environment" was released. As the "Version 8.0" plan for optimizing the business environment, it clearly "breaks down" the obvious difficulties and pain points in the business development of enterprises, refines them into the annual work of various departments, and requires strengthening departmental collaboration and innovating service methods to effectively solve the demands of enterprises. At the same time, it requires the evaluation of the effectiveness of optimizing the business environment in various departments and districts, promoting construction through evaluation, and encouraging responsibility.
"Can it be done this month?" A person handling affairs anxiously asked the window staff in the Minhang District (闵行区) Government Service Center hall. He Fan (何凡), Director of the Minhang District (闵行区) Government Service Center, stepped forward to understand the situation.
It turned out that in order to expand its business, the seasoning company planned to increase its capital to introduce new shareholders and obtain bank loans through equity pledge to purchase equipment. Due to lack of experience, the company's staff handling the matter mistakenly thought that the two links could be handled simultaneously; and because the investor involved foreign capital, the approval link involved both the city and district levels, and the process was not short.
Time is tight and there are many links. The Minhang District (闵行区) Government Service Center immediately launched the "Min Xiaoer (闵小二)" assistance mechanism: the window staff assisted the company in sorting out the materials, and He Fan (何凡) contacted relevant departments to jointly study and judge, and applied for an expedited "green channel." Market supervision, notarization, banks... multiple departments "twisted into a rope" and completed the capital increase procedures in only 3 days, and the bank loan was released that month.
"Government services have no end, and the business environment tests details. We must take the 'pain points' of enterprises as the 'focus' of service and solve problems on the front line of the window," said He Fan (何凡).
Shanghai (上海) continues to promote the standardization, standardization, and facilitation of government services, adheres to starting from the details, breaking through at the key points, and provides enterprises and the public with value-added services such as legal services, financial services, talent services, scientific and technological innovation services, and international trade services to increase development confidence with sincere service.
In the enterprise exhibition hall of the North Bund (北外滩) in Hongkou District (虹口区), Yu Fohao (余佛浩), the founder of the start-up company Shanghai Aubus Recycling Resources Co., Ltd. (上海傲必思再生资源有限公司), picked up a "stone" and said: "This is an ecological stone material, which can add solid raw materials such as boiler ash, waste tiles, and waste stone to achieve recycling."
Yu Fohao (余佛浩) studied chemical engineering in the Netherlands and returned to China to start a business in the field of green, low-carbon and sustainable development. For start-ups, from the handling of licenses to the promotion of products, every link is a test.
"We have established a green and low-carbon enterprise service team, focusing on attracting and subsequent services, forming a mechanism in which one department 'accepts at one point' and uniformly solves enterprise demands." Lin Sen (林森), Chief of the Green Energy Conservation Section of the Development and Reform Commission of Hongkou District (虹口区), introduced that Aubus (傲必思) is led by the North Bund Street (北外滩街道) to connect with the company. Matters involving ecological environment, commerce, market supervision and other departments in the company's operation are uniformly accepted and closed-loop promoted by the street. The North Bund Street (北外滩街道) also built a community practice display platform, putting the benches made of waste materials by Aubus (傲必思) in the community, which not only displays technological achievements, but also conveys the concept of green and low-carbon to residents. "The government services here are very detailed and thoughtful. The most important thing for companies to make some innovative points is to be seen and known. We are very encouraged," said Yu Fohao (余佛浩).
Protecting intellectual property rights is protecting innovation.
"Intangible assets are the core competitiveness of innovative enterprises." Shanghai Anpel Laboratory Technologies Inc. (上海安谱实验科技股份有限公司) mainly deals in laboratory consumables and has more than 1.3 million products in subdivided testing fields such as food testing, drug safety, and environmental safety. Wu Gang (吴刚), the company's general manager, admitted that technology is the key for enterprises to gain a foothold in the market, but intellectual property protection has long been a difficulty.
In April last year, Anpel (安谱) employees found online that a research paper was highly similar to the content of a key core technology of the company. After investigation, the clues were suspected to be related to an employee who had already jumped ship. "Imitation is easy, innovation is difficult; once key core technologies are mastered by others, the loss is immeasurable," Wu Gang (吴刚) was worried.
What to do? The company sought help from the Songjiang District (松江区) Market Supervision Bureau (Intellectual Property Bureau). The Songjiang District (松江区) Market Supervision Bureau quickly launched an investigation and commissioned a third-party institution to conduct an appraisal. After obtaining preliminary results, an investigation team of more than 10 people was immediately established - to collect evidence at the scene of the enterprise involved in the case, to break through the other party's anti-reconnaissance actions one by one, to learn relevant field knowledge by themselves and to consult industry experts to improve professionalism... After more than a month of efforts, the investigators finally locked in key evidence. The infringement was stopped, and the paper published online was also retracted.
Protecting intellectual property rights is protecting innovation. With the help of the Songjiang District (松江区) Market Supervision Bureau (Intellectual Property Bureau), Anpel (安谱) has established a compliance system composed of complete systems, organizational structure and professional personnel. "With a compliance system, we can concentrate on research and development and produce with peace of mind," said Wu Gang (吴刚).
Shanghai (上海) has clearly proposed to "optimize intellectual property public services" and "strengthen intellectual property protection and use," promote cross-regional intellectual property protection coordination and judicial cooperation, and carry out innovative pilot work on trade secret protection. In April last year, two defendants who had served as senior executives in foreign-funded enterprises were sentenced by the Changning District (长宁区) People's Court for the crime of infringing trade secrets.
"The foreign-funded enterprise reflected that a product with almost the same function as a component that the company had just launched on the market appeared on the market." Zhuang Minghua (庄明华), Captain of the Economic Investigation Detachment of the Changning Branch (长宁分局) of the Shanghai (上海) Municipal Public Security Bureau, introduced that after careful investigation, it was finally determined to be a crime of infringing trade secrets.
"If the new technology that the company has invested heavily in research and development is 'easily taken away', it will greatly hit innovation," said Zhuang Minghua (庄明华). Focusing on "taking the initiative to step forward and asking for needs from enterprises," the Changning Branch (长宁分局) police set up the "Blue Whale" enterprise protection workstation. Since its operation, the Economic Investigation Detachment of the Changning Branch (长宁分局) has visited more than 700 enterprises, discovered and solved more than 360 economic crime cases of various types, and recovered economic losses of 350 million yuan.
"We must always maintain the courage and fighting spirit to move forward, show the ambition and spirit to strive for first-class, and show the style and energy to grasp to the end." Relevant officials of the Organization Department of the Shanghai (上海) Municipal Party Committee said that it is necessary to continuously hone the ability and quality and excellent skills that match "taking responsibility for the country and being a pioneer," accelerate knowledge renewal, grasp the internal mechanism of things, and continuously transform and improve ideas, concepts and methods to effectively solve development problems and open up work situations.
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Recently, the State Council issued the "Approval of the Implementation Plan for the Comprehensive Reform Pilot Program of Market-oriented Allocation of Factors in Some Regions of the Country" (国务院印发《关于全国部分地区要素市场化配置综合改革试点实施方案的批复》) (hereinafter referred to as the "Approval"). The "market-oriented allocation reform of factors" has quickly become the focus of social attention. This is another concentrated test of the dedication and combat capabilities of the vast number of party members and cadres.
"Market-oriented allocation" is the clear main line of this reform. The key lies in correctly handling the relationship between the government and the market, and achieving the organic unity of "giving the market a decisive role in resource allocation" and "better发挥政府作用" (fā huī zhèng fǔ zuò yòng - "give play to the government's role," to allow the government to function effectively). In the past, in the circulation of factors and in the allocation of resources, some localities and departments were accustomed to using administrative means to regulate and even intervene. Now, the government's role should shift more towards being the maker of market rules, the maintainer of market order, and the provider of public services. For party members and cadres, this is actually a profound "self-revolution," requiring them to overcome the inertia of "reluctance to decentralize power" and "unease about the market," needing to improve their ability to manage the economy through market-oriented and rule-of-law methods, and needing to actively abandon outdated ways of working.
Looking again at "factors," this is a new topic. For a long time, the commodity market has been well-developed, and most commodities and services flow freely and are priced by the market according to supply and demand. In contrast, the factor market is not well-developed. Taking labor as an example, problems such as household registration barriers, social security connections, and structural employment contradictions all restrict the free flow and efficient allocation of labor to varying degrees. From commodity marketization to factor marketization is precisely the inherent requirement for the socialist market economy to develop to a deeper level and higher quality. Reading the "Approval" carefully reveals that the reform involves not only traditional factors such as land, labor, and capital, to remove barriers to flow and improve allocation efficiency, but also emerging factors such as technology and data, to explore breakthroughs in areas such as confirmation of rights, pricing, circulation, and income. Many questions have no ready-made answers, and party members and cadres urgently need to innovate and make bold explorations.
In the final analysis, the key to achieving effective reform lies in getting the thinking methods right. Promoting the market-oriented allocation reform of factors aims to promote the flow of factors to advanced productive forces through market-oriented means, thereby optimizing resource allocation and stimulating market vitality; to break down administrative barriers and regional barriers, to promote the construction of a unified national market in depth, to accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, and to promote China's market from "big" to "strong." This is the need of the times, the key to development, and a long-term strategy. For a long time, some places have experienced involutionary competition and low-level repeated construction, which often stems from the distortion of factor allocation. Therefore, establishing a 全国一盘棋 (quán guó yī pán qí - "the whole nation as a single chessboard," viewing the entire country as a unified entity) consciousness, calculating the big picture and the long-term benefits, and understanding and promoting reform from the overall height are the pattern and position that party members and cadres should have in the new era.
Only reformers advance, and only innovators are strong. This reform has identified ten pilot areas. As a new "experimental field," it calls for the spirit of "dare to be the first in the world" (敢为天下先 - gǎn wéi tiān xià xiān - "dare to be the first in the world," be the first to try something new), and calls for the spirit and drive of "pioneering cattle." The vast number of party members and cadres who shoulder their responsibilities, dare to break through and try, and do what they see as right with unwavering determination, will provide replicable and scalable experience for institutional innovation at the national level, and add new vitality to reform and development.
Return to Top"At the time, I thought that with the holidays approaching, there should be some 'gesture' for the employees." Zheng (郑), the labor union chairman of a unit in Xianfeng County (咸丰县), Hubei Province (湖北省), said with deep regret when accepting the investigation.
The timeline goes back to September 2023. With the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day approaching, the unit's labor union planned to distribute welfare benefits, but the number of members was large, and the funds were temporarily 捉襟见肘 (zhuō jīn jiàn zhǒu - "pull lap expose elbow," to be in financial straits). To make up for the funding gap, Zheng (郑) decided to allocate 57,000 yuan from the administrative funds to the labor union account. Subsequently, the labor union used the money without authorization to purchase holiday benefits, spending 29,700 yuan.
In July 2024, the Xianfeng County (咸丰县) Audit Bureau audited the unit's budget execution and found abnormal accounts. After the clues were transferred, the Xianfeng County (咸丰县) Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision established an investigation team, reviewed meeting records and accounting vouchers, and talked with relevant personnel, and finally confirmed that the labor union had violated regulations in issuing welfare benefits.
"According to the relevant provisions of the 'Interpretation of Relevant Issues Concerning the Implementation Rules for the Income and Expenditure Management of Grassroots Labor Union Funds in Hubei Province (湖北省)', labor union funds subsidized by the administration shall not be used to issue holiday benefits to employees," said the relevant person in charge of the investigation team. "The unit's behavior violated financial discipline and violated the spirit of the Eight-Point Regulation of the Central Committee."
In October 2024, Zheng (郑) received an administrative warning, and all the 29,700 yuan of welfare funds issued in violation of regulations were returned to the labor union account. The County Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision drew inferences from this case and carried out a special inspection of the use of grassroots labor union funds throughout the county.
[Disciplinary Officer's Remarks] In this case, the person concerned, in the name of "seeking welfare for employees," arbitrarily used administrative funds for welfare expenditures, which seemed considerate and caring, but in fact showed a weak sense of discipline and a blurring of public and private boundaries. As the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival approach, all regions, departments, and units should firmly establish the awareness that "public funds are public, and not a penny can be spent indiscriminately," strictly implement relevant regulations, and adhere to the bottom line of integrity.
(He Xinyu (何新宇), Zhou Jie (周杰))
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"This is the sachet produced by our cooperative. The material is pure cotton cloth, and the inside is filled with traditional Chinese medicine. It is purely handmade. Please support us..." In front of the camera, Zhang Fujun (张富军), Party Branch Secretary of Beisun Village (北孙村), Taitou Town (台头镇), Shouguang City (寿光市), Weifang City (潍坊市), Shandong Province (山东省), has been broadcasting live for more than 4 hours. Looking at the orders constantly popping up on the screen, his voice is hoarse but he can't hide his joy. In order to expand market sales, in 2023, he led the villagers to explore the development of rural e-commerce, which not only boosted the village's sachet industry, but also drove women to find employment at their doorsteps, increasing the village's collective annual income by more than 300,000 yuan.
This is a microcosm of Shouguang's adherence to Party building leadership to promote the increase of village collective income. In recent years, the local government has taken "Party Building Leadership · Common Prosperity Village (党建引领·共富乡村)" as a breakthrough project for the county party secretary to grasp Party building, and continued to enhance the "blood-making function" of the village collective. In 2024, the collective income of 167 villages in Shouguang City (寿光市) exceeded one million yuan.
In Qianpuli Village (前朴里村), Shengcheng Street (圣城街道), the snack street is bustling with people. Cai Jianbing (菜煎饼), grilled oysters, and fried chicken racks are fragrant, attracting many young people to check in and taste. "We have developed idle plots into a popular street market, which has accommodated 57 food stalls, with an annual rental income of 950,000 yuan," said Kou Jianguang (寇建光), Party Branch Secretary of Qianpuli Village (前朴里村).
Since last year, Shouguang City (寿光市) has actively carried out the "Unveiling the List and Promising to Increase Collective Income (揭榜亮诺)" activity, organizing villages to come up with "construction drawings" to promote the realization of "every village has a project, and development has a path." Among them, the "Strong Village and Common Prosperity Partner Recruitment Order (强村共富合作人招募令)" was released to promote idle and inefficient assets and attract merchants to cooperate in development; exchange meetings are held every quarter to build a platform for mutual comparison and learning, and to promote work through competition. In order to stimulate the enthusiasm of cadres to start businesses, Shouguang (寿光) raised 5 million yuan to establish the "Strong Village and Common Prosperity Development Fund (强村共富发展基金)," and allocates 2% of the proceeds each year to reward outstanding projects and reward good projects with significant collective income increases.
Yin Fenghai (殷凤海), Party Branch Secretary of Qiantuan Village (前疃村), recently received a "grand prize." Their "Tomato Stringing Common Prosperity Road (番茄串起共富路)" project won the first prize at the Shouguang City (寿光市) exchange meeting. The cooperative not only received a reward of 5,000 yuan, but also approved a low-interest loan credit of 10 million yuan. "It has both face and substance, and everyone is more motivated," said Yin Fenghai (殷凤海).
Cross-village joint construction is another important grasp to make the land "generate gold." Shouguang's (寿光) vegetable industry started early, and there are many old and outdated sheds in the villages. Upgrading sheds requires land resources, but a single village is limited by geographical restrictions and it is difficult to operate on a large scale. To this end, Shouguang City (寿光市) uses Party building as a link to promote villages to change from "fighting alone" to "cross-village joint construction." The Xijingming (西景明) area of Shangkou Town (上口镇) integrated the scattered land of 5 villages to build the 1,500-mu Jingming Common Prosperity Park (景明共富园区), and the yield per mu jumped from less than 1,000 yuan to nearly 20,000 yuan, increasing the annual income of the 5 villages by 1.5 million yuan.
Revitalizing the "three assets" family property will further promote the village collective's "money bag" to bulge. Shouguang City (寿光市) innovatively built a two-level rural property rights trading platform at the county and town levels. Through the entry of rural "three assets" into the market for trading, it attracts powerful competitors to participate in bidding, which not only solves the problem of "acquaintances contracting" in the past, but also maximizes the utilization of idle and inefficient resources. Last year, Shouguang City (寿光市) completed a total of 203 rural property rights transaction projects of the transfer type, with a premium rate of more than 97%, increasing the collective income of villages by 250 million yuan.
"As long as you use your brains, gold can be generated from the soil. We will give play to the leverage effect of the 'Strong Village and Common Prosperity Development Fund (强村共富发展基金)' to support more high-quality income-increasing projects and enhance the 'blood-making function' of the village collective," said Liu Hongke (刘洪科), member of the Standing Committee of the Shouguang Municipal Party Committee (寿光市委), and Minister of the Organization Department.
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The current "winning formula" for creation may lie in creators' fresh understanding of art and technology, art and media, and art and social sentiment. Diligence in thinking and courage in exploration are the keys to breaking free from established patterns and opening up new horizons.
In September, the science fiction film "The Wandering Earth 3" (流浪地球3), still in production, was frequently "called out" by netizens to revise the script due to the successive appearances of real-world technological achievements:
First, at the September 3rd military parade, various cutting-edge equipment made their debut, leading netizens to joke that "'The Wandering Earth 3' (流浪地球3) is about to turn from a science fiction film into a historical drama";
Then, on September 5th, China's first 8K space documentary film "View from the Outside" (窗外是蓝星) was released. Director Zhu Yiran (朱翌冉) said, "We have taken the first step, and maybe the next step in the 'Wandering Earth' (流浪地球) series can be filmed in the Chinese space station";
Just one day later, Wu Weiren (吴伟仁), chief designer of China's Lunar Exploration Program and director and chief scientist of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, revealed that China is planning to conduct a kinetic impact demonstration and verification mission on an asteroid to verify the feasibility of asteroid defense schemes. CCTV News Weibo humorously commented, "Guo Fan (郭帆) rewrote it all for nothing after waking up";
Less than a week later, director Guo Fan (郭帆) revealed on social media that the script for "The Wandering Earth 3" (流浪地球3) was completed. Netizens commented: "Is it still a documentary?" Guo Fan (郭帆) replied: "Let's first strive to not make it a historical drama."
From military parades and space films to asteroid impacts, from science fiction films and documentaries to historical dramas, the interesting interaction between the audience and creators reflects the frantic pursuit of science fiction creation to catch up with the "Chinese technology progress bar."
In fact, not only science fiction films like the "Wandering Earth" (流浪地球) series, but also contemporary literary and artistic creations that want to be "up-to-date" in terms of content must respond to challenges such as technological progress and media convergence.
For example, technology has greatly lowered the threshold for literary and artistic creation, enriched the possibilities of artistic expression, and also increased the requirements for creativity and imagination. Traditional artistic creation often requires long-term skill training, while new technologies and methods simplify the creative process, allowing creators to shift from manual labor to human-machine collaboration, and to devote more energy to creativity itself, realizing "liberation from mechanical labor and a return to the origin of creativity."
In the field of technology-driven animated films, image and action design have more room to play compared to live-action films, but the more this huge creative freedom is possessed, the more the creator's thoughts, creativity, and emotions will play a decisive role in the quality of the work. The time-space travel and free roaming that fascinate audiences in "Chang'an" (长安三万里) originate from a deep understanding and imagination of Li Bai's (李白) poetic mood. "Ne Zha" (哪吒之魔童闹海) uses 3D animation to achieve real-time simulation of ink spreading and penetrating on rice paper, which is based on the creator's profound grasp of the freehand spirit of Chinese aesthetics. The market performance of animated films proves that only with unique creativity can a work stand out.
For another example, media convergence brings new means of expression and also whets people's appetites. Only by establishing cross-media thinking can works come up with unexpected tricks and achieve remarkable results. Writer Ma Boyong (马伯庸) creatively uses computer system thinking to write historical novels. "Chang'an's Lychee" (长安的荔枝) combines characters, allusions, and institutional evolution from different periods of the Tang Dynasty (唐代). The lychee transportation route refers to Wu Yingkui's (吴应逵) "Lingnan Lychee Spectrum" (岭南荔枝谱) from the Qing Dynasty (清代) and even contemporary satellite maps across eras. Many preservation methods are taken from various records from the Song Dynasty (宋代) to the Qing Dynasty (清代). These are combined to form a digitized task system, which is calculated and practiced by the protagonist, and finally presents a detailed transportation plan. The most compelling dramatic conflict in the work changes from the collision between people in traditional creation to the collision between the "lychee transportation system" and other systems and characters, becoming a new way of writing history.
Game researchers have also proposed a new creative approach to realism. Its focus is no longer on simulating reality, but on exploring the rules of the world through games, that is, gradually discovering the "world" and understanding its underlying logic through players' repeated attempts. The comedy film "Claw Crane" (抓娃娃) draws on this creative idea. The protagonist constantly tries like playing a game, and finally discovers what his growth environment is all about, with constant laughter in between. This humorous approach evokes viewers' deep thinking about reality, brings new ideas to the creation of realistic themes, and wins audience recognition.
Furthermore, social emotions are changing in real time, and creators need to constantly study new situations in order to truly empathize with the current audience in their creations. The film "Nanjing Photography Studio" (南京照相馆) retells the heavy theme of the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀) from a novel perspective. The dual clues of "small characters + photos" witness the great history, which is in line with the current audience's acceptance habits. At the end of the film, the prosperous street scenes of modern Nanjing (南京) alternate with the broken walls of 1937, and the characters in the photos overlap with their descendants in reality, completing a dialogue across time and space, and arousing strong emotional resonance among the audience. In comparison, although the film "Countercurrent Life" (逆行人生) has a novel theme, focusing on the social problems caused by algorithms, it does not have a deep enough understanding of the real life of deliverymen, and the protagonist's experiences are slightly suspended, and the expression of the theme is inadequate, which also leads to the film's inability to hit social pain points and gain widespread audience resonance.
In short, the current "winning formula" for creation may lie in creators' fresh understanding of art and technology, art and media, and art and social sentiment. Diligence in thinking and courage in exploration are the keys to 破套路、开新境 (pò tào lù, kāi xīn jìng - "break routine, open new realm," to break free from established patterns and open up new horizons).
(The author is a professor at the School of Literature, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院大学文学院))
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The curtain slowly falls, and the applause lasts for a long time. The newly composed historical Peking Opera "Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿)", jointly created by the National Centre for the Performing Arts (国家大剧院) and the Beijing Peking Opera Theatre (北京京剧院), tells the story of Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿), a Tang Dynasty (唐朝) figure famous for his calligraphy, who devoted himself to serving the country with utmost loyalty, offering a refreshing experience. The work anchors the thematic core with historical depth, inherits classic genes with the essence of different schools, and consolidates the foundation of the stage with minimalist aesthetics, allowing contemporary audiences to resonate emotionally and in terms of values with historical figures, demonstrating the artistic pursuit of being rooted in tradition, responding to the times, and innovating expression.
"Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿)" painstakingly excavates historical resources, ensuring that the roots of the creation are planted deeply, firmly, and stably. The playwright based the creation on important historical materials such as the Old Book of Tang (旧唐书) and the New Book of Tang (新唐书), accurately extracting historical connotations and carefully designing the dramatic structure. The entire play consists of 9 scenes, and the ups and downs of the plot can be seen from the titles of the chapters such as "Swearing Blood (歃血)", "Military Assistance (兵援)", "Reporting Victory (报捷)", "Being Framed (遭陷)", "Sacrificing Nephew (祭侄)", "Receiving Orders (受命)", "Being Imprisoned (被囚)", "Transmitting Letters (传书)", and "Facing Death (就义)". The playwright carefully transforms historical details into dramatic conflicts, making the play not only have flesh and blood but also meridians and bones, conveying a clear spiritual purpose.
In terms of character shaping, Yan Zhenqing's (颜真卿) character, fate, and spiritual foundation are rich and multi-dimensional. The portrayal of his "loyalty and righteousness" does not remain at an abstract symbol but deeply explores the historical texture of the Tang Dynasty (唐朝) after the An Lushan Rebellion (安史之乱), from prosperity to decline. Thus, the audience sees an extraordinary image of Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿). He is loyal, loyal to his country and the people in his ups and downs; this is his unchanging background; he is decisive, daring to lead three thousand soldiers to face thirty thousand elite enemy troops; he is upright, not changing his original intention despite being framed by powerful traitors; he is responsible, accepting orders at the age of seventy when the country is in trouble, and ultimately dedicating his life... Such characters, stories, and themes show the playwright's artistic consciousness of interpreting the spirit of responsibility and national sentiment with historical stories.
The text is the skeleton, and the performance is the flesh and blood. The singing, recitation, acting, and acrobatics of Peking Opera are well reflected on the stage, especially the character's sense of role, the characteristics of Peking Opera schools, and the richness of the performing arts, making the character image three-dimensional and full. "Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿)" strictly follows the norms of Peking Opera roles, with the main characters involving seven roles: old male (老生), young female (青衣), old female (老旦), painted face (净), clown (丑), martial painted face (武花脸), and young male (小生), and multiple schools such as the Xi (奚) school, Mei (梅) school, Li (李) school, Qiu (裘) school, Xiao (萧) school, Wu Jing Ye (武净叶) school, and Xiao Sheng Ye (小生叶) school, which is rare in general opera repertoires. 百花齐放 (bǎi huā qì fàng - "let a hundred flowers bloom," a metaphor for promoting diverse development in art and science), Peking Opera "Mu Guiying Takes Command (穆桂英挂帅)" is like this, Yue Opera "Five Daughters Celebrate Birthday (五女拜寿)" is like this, and Henan Opera "Beating the Golden Branch (打金枝)" is also like this.
Taking Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿), played by Zhang Jianfeng (张建峰) of the Xi (奚) school of old male roles, as an example, the actor, supported by Zhu Shaoyu's (朱绍玉) singing design, uses the "most Peking Opera" charm to convey the character's joys and sorrows. The singing involves more than 10 types, including Xipi Yaoban (西皮摇板), Xipi Kuaiban (西皮快板), Xipi Sanban (西皮散板), Siping Diao (四平调), and Xipi Liushui (西皮流水). Because of this richness and appropriateness, the character's emotions are fully displayed. For example, in the "Sacrificing Nephew (祭侄)" scene, a short passage "Seeing my nephew, I can't help but shed tears (见侄儿不由人珠泪滚滚)" begins with Erhuang Sanban (二黄散板), with each word sonorous and powerful, instantly grabbing the audience's heart. When learning that only a few bones remained of his elder brother and another nephew, Yan Zhenqing's (颜真卿) emotions changed from sadness to trembling, and he sang in one breath a long passage of more than 100 words, "Stroking my elder brother, I can't help but feel my heart burning (抚兄长不由人五内俱焚……)", the handling of the crying voice has a strong progressive power, which is perfectly combined with Yan Zhenqing's (颜真卿) heartbroken grief upon seeing the remains.
Compared with the richness of the performance, the stage design of the work follows minimalist aesthetics and does not pursue large-scale productions. Visual director Gao Guangjian (高广健) drew inspiration from the "tent poles" of traditional opera to construct scenes such as city walls, military tents, palaces, and Zen temples. During "Swearing Blood (歃血)", the tent poles run through the stage, creating a tense atmosphere of war; during "Facing Death (就义)", the tent poles are tilted and staggered, highlighting the tragic meaning. The design of using one object for multiple purposes and using the virtual to represent the real not only retains the essence of Peking Opera's freehand aesthetics but also avoids the monotonous scenes of traditional stages, allowing the audience to fully feel the artistic charm of simplicity without being simple.
Supporting the main visual are the combined efforts of artistic elements such as lighting, costumes, and props. The "Sacrificing Nephew (祭侄)" scene is the most prominent. When Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿) wields his pen to write "Draft of a Requiem for My Nephew (祭侄文稿)", the multimedia artistically renders the manuscript, with the ink color changing from light to dark and the brushstrokes changing from slow to fast, and Yan Zhenqing's (颜真卿) grief and anger flow in the ink. Lan Ling (蓝玲) is also very ingenious in the costumes and styling. There are both old and newly designed costumes on the stage, and the audience does not feel any sense of disharmony. The design is new without being cluttered and bright without being timid, and the design completely serves the characters and performances.
"Presence" is the greatest charm of drama that distinguishes it from other art forms. Director Li Zhuoqun (李卓群) skillfully dispatches the stage of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (国家大剧院) Drama Theatre, highlighting the closeness and interaction between the drama and the audience. On the one hand, the outer edge of the semi-circular orchestra pit is cleverly used to present scenes such as Wu Jie (吴节) and Yu Guosen (鱼国恩) plotting their schemes and Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿) and Wang Qian'er (王倩儿) reuniting, strengthening the characters' facial expressions and highlighting their inner worlds. On the other hand, the orchestra pit space is effectively used to handle entrances and exits, which not only brings unexpected "surprises" to the audience but also makes the rhythm more compact and smooth, forming an immersive "three-sided viewing" effect.
Songs should be sung in unison, and emotions should be conveyed in soft words. Literature and art are not a one-way output. The beauty of diverse voices only completes half of the creation, and the other half lies in the audience's participation and feedback. Peking Opera "Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿)" seeks innovation without following old conventions, emphasizes technology without showing off skills, and considers the audience's acceptance in many ways. With the contemporary echo of historical spirit, the competition of different schools in performance, and the modern consciousness of stage scheduling, the entire performance is pure and clean, rich in imagery, and combines form and spirit. It has been proven once again that the beauty of Peking Opera art can transcend time and space and move generations of new and old audiences.
(The author is the Deputy Director of the Institute of Culture, Beijing Academy of Social Sciences (北京市社会科学院))
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After five years of refinement, the national orchestral work "Ode to Rivers, Lakes, and Seas" has become increasingly mature. The work is rooted in the unique geographical features of Jiangsu (江苏), taking "water" as its main imagery, conveying the natural philosophy of "all rivers flow into the sea," and using the fluidity and inclusiveness of water to play a song of civilization. When the music strikes the soul, the audience can not only feel the rushing of rivers, lakes, and seas, but also seem to hear the echo of civilization.
The most prominent artistic feature of the work lies in its contemporary translation of traditional Chinese philosophical concepts such as "supreme goodness is like water" and "water benefits all things without contention" through musical language. Each movement has both the majestic momentum of the Yangtze River (长江) and the Yellow River (黄河), and the poetic realm of Taihu Lake (太湖) and West Lake (西湖). Peng Jiapeng (彭家鹏) uses precise conducting language to balance the levels and tension of each voice, maintaining the charm of traditional folk music while highlighting the magnificent momentum of the symphony. Under his baton, the orchestra performs complex rhythmic superimpositions and timbre counterpoints, expressing the myriad forms and philosophical connotations of "water" through delicate timbre control and dynamic contrast.
Rich traditional musical elements, like a main vein, string together the "diverse water systems" composed of each movement. In the "River" chapter, the guzheng and pipa use tremolo techniques, combined with the sustained tone patterns of the lower voices, to create the historical depth of "the endless Yangtze River rolls on." The "River" movement uses the weeping melodies of the erhu group to outline the vicissitudes and dedication of the Yellow River as the mother river. The "Lake" section relies on wind instruments such as the xiao and flute to depict the misty and vast Jiangnan (江南) lakes. The final chapter, "Sea," mobilizes the sound resources of the entire orchestra to showcase the vastness and inclusiveness of the sea. This structure inherits the rigorous logic of symphonic music and continues the aesthetic characteristics of Chinese traditional music's freehand spirit.
At the level of musical vocabulary, the Suzhou National Orchestra (苏州民族管弦乐团) adheres to the concept of combining Chinese and Western elements—basing itself on national modes and traditional timbres, and boldly incorporating modern composition techniques. To express the turbulent waves, it not only uses traditional "rolling" and "tremolo" techniques, but also creatively uses tone clusters, microtones, and other modern methods to expand the expressiveness of national musical instruments. At the same time, Chinese musical instruments such as the liuqin and zhongruan undertake rich harmonic functions, and low-pitched instruments such as the bass sheng construct a solid sound base, making the sound field of the entire orchestra more three-dimensional.
It is commendable that the main creators bravely attempted an aesthetic leap from "Suzhou's" to "China's" to "the world's." In the "Lake" movement, the rhythmic characteristics of Pingtan (评弹) and the melodic charm of Kunqu (昆曲) shuimo tune are reorganized in modern symphonic music. Thus, Suzhou (苏州) is not only the Jiangnan (江南) hometown of small bridges and flowing water, but also symbolizes the Chinese culture with rivers, lakes, and seas in its heart. Against the backdrop of an increasingly severe global ecological crisis, the work not only praises the abundance of water, but also implies a reminder of the preciousness of water resources, interpreting and calling for the harmonious coexistence of man and nature in the way of Chinese aesthetics.
In terms of audience experience, "Ode to Rivers, Lakes, and Seas" balances "listenability" and "artistry." The work has both exciting melodic passages and philosophical depth; it not only satisfies the expectations of professional listeners for technological innovation, but also brings aesthetic pleasure to ordinary audiences. This balance makes the work promising to go out of professional concert halls, towards performances that benefit the people, and realize the value pursuit of art serving the people.
Taking water as the medium and music as the boat, "Ode to Rivers, Lakes, and Seas" completes a leap from form to spirit. It is not just a "tribute to water," but also realizes a "sublimation of the ode"—adding a bright color to the Chinese national orchestral song genre facing the world and showing itself.
(The author is the chairman of the Jiangsu Provincial Art Critics Association (江苏省艺术评论学会)).
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Can a period drama, known for its slow-paced narrative and slice-of-life style, be a fast-paced, high-conflict "thrill-ride"? The drama "Footprints" attempts to provide an affirmative answer. Skilled performances by the male and female leads, exquisite costumes and props, a brisk and clean rhythm, and an "addictive" plot that balances career and love... These currently popular elements make "Footprints" a dark horse that has entered the period drama track, and it has also aroused attention and discussion.
"Footprints" appears to be a lengthy continuous drama, but it is actually composed of 3 "short dramas" with related plots. Each plot unit consists of 10 episodes, telling the stories of three couples—Cheng Ao (程敖) and Lin Siyun (林斯允) (1930s), Wen Pu (文朴) and Yi Yi (易弋) (1950s), and Xiang Beichuan (向北川) and Ye Xining (叶希宁) (1990s)—against the backdrop of 20th-century Chinese social development and changes. An old Shanghai house (上海老洋房) leaves their footprints of life here, witnessing the historical events, and is also the link connecting the plot. The unit drama approach is conducive to grasping the key nodes of story development, compressing the plot, and creating an effect of frequent "burning points" and constant ups and downs.
The "thrill-ride" presentation does not mean a superficial ideological connotation. "Footprints" retains the consistent serious theme of period dramas and takes patriotic feelings as the emotional keynote. In different units, the pain of saving the country, the passion of changing the world, and the determination to reform and start a business are intertwined, which also reflects the arduous "footprints" of the Chinese nation in the 20th century. Several male and female protagonists are the epitome of generations of ambitious young people. They come from different backgrounds, have different personalities, and are not perfect, but they all create a better life with strong will and courage. The "thrill" will fade away with the end of the drama, but the enthusiastic afterthoughts on social platforms show that this belief remains in the hearts of some viewers.
In recent years, facing the fierce offensive of micro-short dramas vying for the audience's attention, the shortening of the length of long drama creation, the acceleration of the pace, and the enhancement of the "thrill" are the general trends. In this regard, some people worry that long dramas will imitate others, blindly cater to the audience's tastes, become superficial and vulgar, lose the due sense of heaviness, and even lose the ability to express grand themes. "Footprints" shows to a certain extent that serious-themed long dramas that integrate the characteristics of micro-short dramas have not lost the market, and audiences still expect works with patriotic feelings and aesthetic taste. What is truly rejected by the audience is empty preaching, "brainless" plots, and rough production levels. To act diligently and earnestly improve the quality of long drama creation, and to write grand themes into stories full of "human touch" and hearty, is worthy of creators' efforts.
Of course, as an attempt to embrace the short drama trend, "Footprints" also has obvious shortcomings. Too many elements, average effort, and somewhat thin thematic expression are probably related to the lack of deep internal connection between the characters in the three units, and it is difficult for the audience to grasp a character main line that tracks the plot. And long dramas that draw on the characteristics of short dramas, both maintaining depth and not losing the "thrill," will also become the footprints of the film and television industry's iterative upgrade.
(Author's unit: School of Literature, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (南京信息工程大学))
Return to TopThe movie "Lighter Than a Feather" attempts to present a fantastical journey with a sea breeze: light, relaxed, interspersed with some humorous elements. The director's intention seems to be to let the story flow naturally, like a travel diary written on the fly.
However, the further you watch, the more you feel that the film seems unable to find a realistic grounding for the plot. It repeatedly relies on surreal scenarios and images to complete an alternative expression of real-world topics. In particular, the sudden "in-your-face" shots inside the car catch the audience off guard, and the two female protagonists' unimpeded "stealing" of the corpse are like deliberately created moments of weightlessness, allowing the film to jump out of the constraints of reality.
This sense of floating is even written into the characters' names: at the end of the film, the audience learns that Li Yu (李鱼) is actually "Li Yu" (李榆), and she has never been truly called correctly. The misalignment between the character and the name is also like the director's lighthearted understanding of reality: consciously choosing to gently push the story in a "virtual" direction. Therefore, the self-consistency of details and the logic of the plot are dispensable in the film, and the expression of themes focusing on reality is also irrelevant. What is important is only that seemingly true and illusory light and cheerful atmosphere.
Fortunately, the performances of the two female leads, Song Jia (宋佳) and Tong Liya (佟丽娅), are sincere enough. Their relaxation and radiance inject a tangible warmth into this journey that attempts to be "轻于鸿毛" (qīng yú hóng máo - "lighter than a feather," extremely insignificant or unimportant), allowing the audience to still reap a soft and real emotional echo beyond imagination.
(Haidian District (海淀区), Beijing (北京市), Zhang Xiaoyin (张逍吟))
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"Insufficient cultural stamina" is a frequently used term by netizens on social media in recent years. It describes a state where, after working a full day, one's phone battery and personal energy are completely drained. In the evening, one only wants to play games or browse short videos. On weekends, one picks up a thick book but "can't get into it," and the brain "automatically shuts down" after a few minutes of watching a documentary on humanities and history. When encountering long articles on one's phone, one never reads to the end, and artistic appreciation is satisfied with simplified versions like "3-minute explanation of a novel" or "5-minute quick review of a movie"...
Corresponding to physical stamina, cultural stamina refers to the energy we have for engaging in serious reading, further study, artistic appreciation, and other general cultural leisure activities. The lack of energy in cultural life is probably felt by many people today, and it is the result of the intertwined influences of a fast pace of life, high pressure, and the digitization and networking of cultural life.
In modern society, people's time and energy are basically allocated to three things: work, rest, and leisure. When working hours are too long and too much energy is consumed, causing the body's energy to be unable to recover through sufficient and timely rest, then the time and energy invested in leisure are affected. The time for cultural leisure is already limited, and coupled with young people choosing to engage in "compensatory entertainment" and "revenge spending" during this time, such as staying up late to binge-watch dramas, playing games all night, and browsing videos without restraint, excessive consumption leads to damage to the "energy battery," frequently falling into a low-power state, and insufficient cultural stamina is inevitable.
In addition to the factors of time allocation, it should also be seen that we are currently in a transitional era of leisure content. Cold media products such as literature and painting are gradually being replaced by hot media products such as animation and games; long narrative products such as movies and TV series are gradually being replaced by short narrative products such as short videos and micro-dramas. In this transformation process, big data and algorithms play a key role. In the era of printed paper media, it was "people looking for content," while in the era of big data and algorithms, it is "content looking for people." Algorithm recommendations, popularity rankings, and platform "feeding" constantly create hot spots, continuously provoke emotions, and forcibly stimulate people's desires. As a result, leisure content has fallen into an imbalance between elegance and vulgarity, depth and shallowness. Just as video and game applications quickly drain a phone's battery, fast-paced, high-conflict, highly refreshing, and vulgarly interesting audio-visual entertainment also severely consumes people's remaining energy outside of work.
Cultural leisure, especially appreciative, aesthetic, and creative cultural leisure activities, should be a necessary path for people to achieve all-round development. It should be a way to relax the body and mind, restore energy, and accumulate power, rather than putting people on a roller coaster of emotional accumulation and release, turning aesthetic enjoyment into fatigue and emptiness after pleasure, and ultimately falling into "double burnout" of labor and leisure.
We all know that muscles need exercise to become strong. Similarly, cultural stamina needs to be cultivated through focus, immersion, and facing challenges head-on. To accumulate cultural stamina, you might try to overcome your dependence on smartphones and reduce unnecessary screen time; try to break the binary opposition between work and leisure, face work with a focused, fulfilling, and selfless attitude, and gain a sense of value and existence from labor; try to return to the cultural scene in reality, a book club, a concert, an art exhibition, and feel the inner abundance in connecting with art and others.
More importantly, restore people's autonomy and agency in cultural leisure life, and do not hand over your cultural choices, allowing algorithms, big data, and artificial intelligence to take over the spiritual garden. Find your own cultural interests and aesthetic hobbies, immerse yourself in the world of art and literature to settle your body and mind, and draw transcendent power from it, so that you can generate ample cultural mental strength and maintain abundant cultural stamina.
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