Summary: Xi Jinping delivered a speech at a reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, emphasizing the pursuit of national rejuvenation and the need for unity around the Party. The reception, hosted by Li Qiang, was attended by Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng, along with approximately 800 Chinese and foreign guests. Xi called for deepened cross-strait exchange while opposing Taiwanese independence and external interference. He also stated that China will promote global initiatives and work with other countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind, in response to the evolving international landscape.
Summary: On September 30th, a ceremony was held in Tiananmen Square to commemorate fallen heroes, with Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng in attendance. The event included a flower presentation at the Monument to the People's Heroes, and a tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Xi Jinping and other leaders were reported to have approached the flower baskets and paused for a long time, carefully examining the ribbons. Yin Li, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee, presided over the ceremony. The report did not include mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Xi Jinping's upcoming *Qiushi* article, a segment from his September 27th speech at the National Ethnic Unity and Progress Commendation Conference, emphasizes the historical inevitability of the formation and development of the Chinese national community. The article highlights the shared history, culture, and economic interdependence of all ethnic groups in China, stressing that their unity is crucial for the nation's future. It asserts that the unified multi-ethnic state was created by all ethnic groups, and must be maintained by them. The article also states that all ethnic groups share a common dream: the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: In a speech celebrating the 76th anniversary of the PRC's founding, a high-ranking official (unnamed in the article) commemorated past achievements and outlined future priorities. The official highlighted the upcoming 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenum which will focus on the 15th Five-Year Plan. Emphasis was placed on upholding "One Country, Two Systems" in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as opposing "Taiwan independence" and external interference. The official also stated that China will promote global initiatives and work towards a shared future for mankind. There was no mention of the United States.
Summary: At a reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the PRC, Xi Jinping delivered a speech emphasizing the achievements of the Party and the need for continued struggle toward national rejuvenation. Various individuals, including academics, athletes, and village leaders, expressed their commitment to contributing to this goal, particularly in areas like technological innovation, rural development, and economic advancement. Speakers emphasized the need to "realize technological self-reliance," suggesting the context of competition with other countries such as the United States. The speech also highlighted the importance of Party building and adhering to the spirit of the Eight-Point Regulation. The upcoming 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenum to discuss the 15th Five-Year Plan was also mentioned.
Summary: Marking the 76th anniversary of the PRC, the article emphasizes China's achievements and its commitment to national rejuvenation under Xi Jinping's leadership. It highlights economic progress, including the development of a unified national market and advancements in science and technology. The article also underscores China's role on the international stage, promoting multilateralism and offering solutions to global challenges amidst rising headwinds of hegemony and protectionism. China is portrayed as a force for stability and progress, advocating for a community of common destiny for mankind. The piece concludes by calling for unity and continued efforts toward realizing the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation through the path of Chinese-style modernization.
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Summary: China will implement new rules on government procurement starting January 1, 2026, prioritizing domestic products that meet specific local production cost and component requirements. This policy grants domestically produced goods a 20% price advantage in government procurement bids. The Ministry of Finance will collaborate with industry regulators to establish component cost ratio requirements over the next five years, with a 3-5 year transition period for different industries. The rules emphasize equal treatment for all business entities, including state-owned, private, and foreign-invested enterprises. The notice does not mention any international disputes or the United States.
Summary: Wang Huning chaired the 41st meeting of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC, emphasizing the study and implementation of Xi Jinping's recent speeches and instructions. Key areas of focus included the spirit of the War of Resistance, implementation of the Eight-Point Regulation, work related to Tibet and Xinjiang, the 15th Five-Year Plan, religious affairs, and foreign affairs. The meeting approved the agenda for the 14th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, scheduled for late October in Beijing, and reviewed the decision to remove Yi Huiman from his position. Chen Zhenlin, Director of the China Meteorological Administration, presented a report on "Global Climate Change and Response".石泰峰 attended the meeting, among other members of the standing committee.
Summary: According to the article, China's economic success is attributed to the leadership of the CCP, which provides stability and direction, while avoiding the policy short-sightedness seen in Western multi-party systems. The article emphasizes the CCP's ability to integrate diverse interests, prioritize the people's safety, and adapt its theoretical framework to guide economic practices, exemplified by the "New Development Concept." It also highlights China's strategic planning combined with macro-control as a unique advantage, focusing on long-term goals and proactive regulation to manage economic fluctuations. The article also discusses how China fosters a socialist market economy and promotes innovation driven by its large domestic market. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: State Councilor Chen Yiqin presented the 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award to 50 foreign experts at a ceremony in Beijing. Speaking on behalf of the Chinese government, Chen congratulated the awardees and expressed gratitude to all foreign experts for their contributions to China's modernization and international exchange. Chen stated China is confident in its long-term stable development and will further its high-level opening up, innovation cooperation, and reform of talent development. Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping announced the award decision. The article does not discuss the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on celebratory activities held across China on September 30th to enhance the festive atmosphere for the upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays. It does not mention specific officials, U.S. involvement, or U.S.-China relations. The focus is solely on the widespread holiday celebrations.
Summary: President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at a reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, emphasizing the pursuit of national rejuvenation and the need to advance Chinese-style modernization. He also mentioned that the 20th Fourth Plenary Session of the Party would be convened to formulate the "15th Five-Year Plan." Xi reiterated the commitment to "One Country, Two Systems," supported Hong Kong and Macau's integration, opposed "Taiwan independence" and external interference, and advocated for multilateralism and a global community. Li Qiang presided over the reception, which was also attended by Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng, among approximately 800 Chinese and foreign guests.
Summary: On September 30th, a ceremony was held in Tiananmen Square to commemorate fallen heroes, with Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng in attendance, along with representatives from various sectors. Participants presented flower baskets at the Monument to the People's Heroes. The ceremony was held on the 80th anniversary of victory in the Anti-Japanese War. The event was hosted by Yin Li, a member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee. The report does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The State Council has announced personnel changes, appointing Ren Youqun as Vice Minister of Education, Shu Huihao as Vice Minister of Civil Affairs, Zheng Zhe as Deputy Director of the National Health Commission, Zhang Liping as Deputy Director of the State Council Counselor's Office, and Tang Wei as Deputy Director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration. Wu Yan was removed from his position as Vice Minister of Education. Other personnel removals include Shu Huihao from Assistant Minister of Finance, Cao Xuetao from Deputy Director of the National Health Commission, Wang Weimin from Deputy Director of the State Council Counselor's Office, and Ren Jingdong from Deputy Director of the National Energy Administration. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In a speech given on September 30th at a reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping stated that the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is an unprecedented undertaking that inspires a spirit of striving for progress. Various individuals, including "August 1st Medal" recipient Qian Qihu and freestyle skier Xu Mengtao, expressed their commitment to contributing to national development in response to Xi's address. Village Party Secretary Bianba also expressed gratitude for Xi's attention to Tibet. Multiple people interviewed also expressed a commitment to technological innovation and self-reliance. The article makes no mention of the United States.
Summary: Xi Jinping's upcoming *Qiushi* article, drawn from his September 27th speech at the National Ethnic Unity and Progress Commendation Conference, will assert that the formation and development of the Chinese national community is inevitable. The article emphasizes the shared history, culture, and economic interdependence of all ethnic groups within China. It also highlights the common identity and shared destiny of all Chinese people in achieving national rejuvenation. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The CCP Central Committee has appointed Wang Weizhong as the new Party Secretary of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, replacing Sun Shaochang. Simultaneously, Xu Kunlin has been appointed as the Party Secretary of Liaoning Province, replacing Hao Peng. The announcement indicates a reshuffling of leadership in these two key regions. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Former South African diplomat Hettie Grobbelaar expressed feeling honored to receive a reply from Xi Jinping to a letter he co-authored with 63 scholars from 50 African countries, congratulating the CCP on the 20th Third Plenary Session. Xi emphasized that China and Africa are a community with a shared future, providing guidance for deepened cooperation and friendship. Grobbelaar highlighted the "China-Africa Dar es Salaam Consensus" and Xi's encouragement for scholars to research the development paths of the "Global South." Grobbelaar also praised Xi's Global Civilization Initiative, advocating for dialogue and exchange to address global challenges, and noted the shared commitment of China and African nations to true multilateralism amidst increasing global challenges, including those posed by unilateralism and protectionism. He also mentioned that in light of Chinese moderninization, African nations have become more independent in their development strategies.
Summary: China is preparing to host a global women's summit in Beijing to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the UN Fourth World Conference on Women and inject new momentum into global women's development. The summit aims to promote global cooperation and address challenges facing women worldwide, highlighting China's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment. China emphasizes its contributions to global women's progress, particularly in supporting developing countries through initiatives like poverty reduction programs and capacity-building efforts. China is ready to cooperate with all countries to accelerate the implementation of the Beijing Declaration, the Platform for Action, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The article does not directly mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A recent World Intellectual Property Organization report indicates China's innovation ranking has risen to the top 10 globally, leading upper-middle-income economies and showcasing its rapid progress since 2013. The report attributes China's rise to strategic initiatives focused on scientific and technological advancement. China's R&D investment has boosted the high tech industry, now with over 500,000 companies. The report also highlights China's commitment to international collaboration through various agreements and initiatives, attracting foreign investment and contributing to a global innovation network.
Summary: NPC Standing Committee Vice Chairman Zheng Jianbang visited Lesotho at the invitation of the National Assembly, meeting with King Letsie III, Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro, Senate President Mokhiti, and Speaker Sekamane. Zheng stated that China and Lesotho are good friends and partners, having established a strategic partnership during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit last year. He expressed China's appreciation for Lesotho's adherence to the One China principle. Lesotho affirmed its commitment to the One China principle and expressed its desire to deepen strategic cooperation with China.
Summary: Since the beginning of the year, Qingdao Port in Shandong Province has been optimizing its shipping network and improving service functions. The port has added new breakbulk cargo routes to North Africa, Central and North America, and Southeast Asia. The article includes a photo depicting container ships loading and unloading containers at Qingdao Port's Qianwan Container Terminal. There is no mention of U.S. involvement or U.S.-China relations in the provided text.
Summary: On September 30th, Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun, accompanied by over 70 representatives from the Chinese embassy, veterans' affairs representatives, overseas Chinese, Chinese companies, media, and students, visited the Cemetery of the Chinese People's Volunteers in Pyongyang to commemorate fallen soldiers. Wang Yajun expressed gratitude for North Korea's efforts in maintaining the cemetery, noting that 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers in the Korean War, also called the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (抗美援朝). He emphasized the importance of the China-North Korea friendship forged in blood during the war and called for strengthened cooperation in preserving the memory of the fallen soldiers and promoting China-North Korea amity. The Ambassador also alluded to the United States in the context of the Korean War, referring to it as the "War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea."
Summary: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiajun stated on September 30th that the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) aligns with the principles of the UN Charter and reflects international consensus. Guo emphasized that the GGI, proposed by Xi Jinping, offers a "Chinese solution" to global governance challenges by advocating for multilateralism and adherence to international law. He further positioned the GGI, along with the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, as China's contribution to global stability. Guo stated that recent comments by UN Secretary-General Guterres and the 80th UNGA President贝尔伯克（Belbock) suggest a wide reception of the GGI. The spokesperson criticized the potential return to "jungle law" and unilateral hegemony in international relations, without directly mentioning the United States.
Summary: A "Palace Museum Cultural Relics Relocation Memorial Exhibition" opened at the Palace Museum on September 30th, jointly organized by the Palace Museum and *National Human History* magazine. The exhibition showcases over 60 cultural relics and 100 archival documents, recreating the arduous journey of the Palace Museum's southward relocation of cultural relics during the Anti-Japanese War. Experts at the symposium following the opening emphasized that the relocation was integral to China's resistance against Japan and a defense of Chinese civilization. They also called for further research into the historical and spiritual value of the relocation. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article highlights China's advancements in meteorological services over the past 80 years, emphasizing their role in disaster prevention, economic development, and ecological protection. Specifically, it reports on how weather services in Yunnan province utilize a "1262" mechanism to provide progressive warnings, leading to successful evacuations and zero casualties during a severe rainstorm. In Henan province, agrometeorological services are being used to combat drought and improve crop yields. In the city of Shangluo, accurate "cloud sea indices" and weather reports are providing support to the ecotourism industry.
Summary: The article discusses the evolution of China's meteorological services, highlighting both traditional weather forecasting for disaster prevention and innovative applications in areas like pollen monitoring. It emphasizes the increasing accuracy and precision of weather forecasts, enabling targeted early warnings and proactive disaster response, citing an example of a local official being directly notified of a red alert for rainfall. Furthermore, it details the expansion of meteorological services into over 70 sectors, including agriculture, transportation, and healthcare, contributing to economic development. The article credits the meteorological field's development to its focus on the needs of the people and the country. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) is focusing on serving national strategies and the real economy, with an emphasis on technological innovation and green finance, achieving AA rating in MSCI ESG. PICC provides inclusive insurance, covering over 1 billion people through policy-related health insurance programs. The company is also upgrading its agricultural insurance model through technology and enhancing urban safety governance with innovative insurance products. PICC is undergoing reforms to strengthen its headquarters, empower local branches, and promote digital construction. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article introduces "Great Earthly Elegance," a new series in the literary supplement dedicated to celebrating the anniversary of the founding of the PRC. The series aims to capture the spirit of the age through individual stories and experiences. These accounts of individual lives will contribute to a collective poem dedicated to the nation. The stories encompass patriotic fervor, the rapid pace of development, and heartfelt sentiments towards the country. The series is intended to honor the flourishing nation and the era shared by all.
Summary: The author reflects on visiting the revitalized Juyan Lake and the ecological restoration of the Tumochuan Plain (formerly known as Changlechuan), highlighting the historical shifts from nomadic to agricultural landscapes and the recent efforts to restore the degraded grasslands. They emphasize the large-scale ecological restoration efforts initiated in 2012, which focused on native plant species and created a new "ecological map" that led to the revitalization of the Changlechuan Plain. The author connects these regional transformations to broader changes across China's diverse landscapes, from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Northeast, noting the country's increasing purity and richness amidst a period of significant global change. The author concludes by praising China's system and its advantages in promoting ecological restoration.
Summary: This is a poem celebrating the month of October and its significance to the author's homeland. The author describes a toast to October, representing the prosperity and development of China. They evoke images of both rural villages and modern infrastructure, symbolizing the country's comprehensive progress. The poem emphasizes the connection between personal experiences, national identity, and historical memory. It does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reflects on the author's experiences that evoked feelings of patriotism and national pride. It recounts attending the 70th anniversary of the PRC and being moved by the collective singing of patriotic songs. The author also shares an anecdote from an interview on Jinqing Island in the South China Sea, where a young man who had served in UN peacekeeping and a local Party official recounted guarding the island from foreign vessels, possibly alluding to tensions over maritime disputes with the Philippines. The piece emphasizes that patriotism is rooted in the actions and dedication of ordinary people protecting China. The article does not directly mention the United States.
Summary: The author recounts their first National Day in Beijing as a university student, feeling lonely after being unable to return home. Seeking connection, they visited Tiananmen Square, finding themselves among a large, diverse crowd of Chinese citizens. The author was deeply moved by the collective experience and expressions of patriotism, turning a potentially isolating holiday into a meaningful one. Sixteen years later, Beijing has become a second home to the author, who still wishes to revisit Tiananmen Square for this year's National Day. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The author contrasts the ease of modern transportation between Beijing and the area north of the Great Wall with the difficulties faced decades ago, highlighting the advancements facilitated by infrastructure projects like the Beijing-Zhangjiakou (Jingzhang) High-Speed Railway. This high-speed rail, with a top speed of 350km/h, now stands near the original Jingzhang Railway. The author reflects on the historical significance of the region, once a frontier between the Central Plains and nomadic groups, and how transportation infrastructure reflects China's development.
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Beijing (北京), September 30 (Reporter Xu Jun (徐隽)) The reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China was held in the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) on the evening of the 30th. Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the reception and delivered an important speech. (The full text of the speech is on the second edition.) He emphasized that realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is a great cause unprecedented in history. Aspirations and challenges inspire us to 只争朝夕 (zhǐ zhēng zhāo xī - "seize every minute," to make the most of one's time) and to strive tirelessly. We must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee, be determined to forge ahead, work diligently, and strive to write a more magnificent chapter of Chinese-style modernization.
Li Qiang (李强) presided over the reception, and Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Wang Huning (王沪宁), Cai Qi (蔡奇), Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), Li Xi (李希), and Han Zheng (韩正) attended the reception. About 800 Chinese and foreign guests gathered together to celebrate the birthday of the People's Republic of China.
The banquet hall of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) was brightly lit, filled with a festive and warm atmosphere. Above the rostrum hung the solemn national emblem, and the large characters "1949-2025" were particularly eye-catching against the backdrop of the bright red flag.
At about 17:30, amidst the cheerful "Welcome Music," Xi Jinping (习近平) and other Party and state leaders entered the banquet hall and waved to everyone, and warm applause rang out throughout the hall.
The reception began. All present stood up and sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China, and the majestic "March of the Volunteers" echoed in the hall.
Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech. First, on behalf of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, he extended festive greetings to the people of all ethnic groups across the country, to the officers and soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force, to the democratic parties and personages without party affiliation, extended sincere greetings to compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特别行政区), compatriots in the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特别行政区), Taiwan compatriots, and overseas Chinese, and extended heartfelt thanks to friendly countries and international friends who have long cared for and supported China's construction.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that in the 76 years since the founding of New China, the Party has led the people to rely on their own efforts and continue to struggle, achieving brilliant achievements that will be recorded in history. Looking back on history, the Chinese nation has gone from the brink of peril to great rejuvenation, with a journey full of pioneering efforts and hardships, but also full of pride and triumphant songs. Not long ago, we solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which greatly boosted national spirit, stimulated patriotic enthusiasm, and gathered the strength to struggle. We must continue to make good use of historical experience, build the country better, and make the cause pioneered by the older generation of leaders and revolutionary martyrs continue to flourish.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that since the beginning of this year, in the face of a complex situation, we have further comprehensively deepened reform, solidly promoted high-quality development, focused on ensuring and improving people's livelihoods, and advanced the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party in depth, and the Party and the country have made new progress and new achievements in various undertakings. Next month, our Party will convene the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee to study and formulate the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposals. We must closely focus on the central tasks of the Party in the new era and on the new journey, plan and implement the goals, tasks, and strategic measures for the development of the "15th Five-Year Plan," and ensure that decisive progress is made in basically realizing socialist modernization.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that on the new journey, we must unswervingly implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, support Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门) in better integrating into the overall national development, and better develop the economy and improve people's livelihoods. We must deepen cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and external interference, and resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that facing the accelerating evolution of the international situation amid the once-in-a-century changes, we must vigorously promote the common values of all mankind, practice true multilateralism, promote the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, and work with all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
In the cheerful music, Chinese and foreign guests raised their glasses to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, wishing China prosperity and the people happiness and well-being, and wishing the Chinese people and the people of all countries lasting friendship.
Also attending the reception were: members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, vice chairmen of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, vice premiers of the State Council, state councilors, director of the National Supervisory Commission, president of the Supreme People's Court, procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, vice chairmen of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and comrades who have retired from leadership positions, as well as members of the Central Military Commission and comrades who have served as members of the Central Military Commission.
Also present at the reception were leading officials from relevant departments of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the military, as well as the Beijing (北京市) Municipality; leading figures from the central committees of the various democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and representatives of personages without party affiliation; representatives of recipients of national honors, commendations, and awards in Beijing (北京); representatives of national model workers and advanced individuals; representatives of ethnic minorities who have made important contributions to the stability, development, and unity of ethnic minority areas; some Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特别行政区) residents, Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特别行政区) residents, Taiwan (台湾) compatriots, and overseas Chinese representatives in Beijing (北京); diplomatic envoys to China from various countries; representatives of international organizations in China; and some foreign experts.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 30th. Remembering the heroic deeds of the martyrs and encouraging the spirit of struggle. The flower basket presentation ceremony to the people's heroes on Martyrs' Memorial Day was grandly held in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京) on the morning of the 30th. Party and state leaders Xi Jinping (习近平), Li Qiang (李强), Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Wang Huning (王沪宁), Cai Qi (蔡奇), Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), Li Xi (李希), Han Zheng (韩正), and others attended the ceremony together with representatives from all walks of life.
On the solemn Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), the bright five-star red flag fluttered high, and the Monument to the People's Heroes stood majestically. In the center of the square, a giant flower basket with the words "Bless the Motherland" expressed good wishes for the prosperity of the motherland. On the north side of the monument, 18 wreaths composed of white chrysanthemums and other flowers on two groups of flower beds conveyed the deep condolences of all Chinese sons and daughters to the martyrs.
Approaching 10:00 a.m., Party and state leaders Xi Jinping (习近平), Li Qiang (李强), Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Wang Huning (王沪宁), Cai Qi (蔡奇), Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), Li Xi (李希), and Han Zheng (韩正) arrived at Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) to attend the flower basket presentation ceremony to the people's heroes.
The trumpeters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Military Band sounded the solemn and distant "Martyrs' Memorial Day Bugle."
"Honor guard in position!" With the command, the honor guards of the three services marched with powerful steps and stood at attention with guns in front of the monument.
At 10:00 a.m. sharp, the flower basket presentation ceremony to the people's heroes officially began. The military band played "The March of the Volunteers," and the entire audience sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China in unison.
After the national anthem was sung, the entire audience stood in silence to mourn the martyrs who heroically sacrificed themselves for the cause of the Chinese people's liberation and the construction of the republic.
After the silence, children holding flowers faced the Monument to the People's Heroes and sang "We Are the Successors of Communism," and saluted as Young Pioneers.
In front of the phalanx, nine large flower baskets presented in the names of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), the National People's Congress Standing Committee (全国人大常委会), the State Council (国务院), the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协), the Central Military Commission (中央军委), various democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联) and patriotic personages without party affiliation, various people's organizations and people from all walks of life, veteran soldiers, veteran comrades and relatives of martyrs, and the Chinese Young Pioneers were lined up, and the words "The People's Heroes Are Immortal" written on the red ribbons of the flower baskets were particularly eye-catching.
The military band played the affectionate "Dedication Music." Eighteen honor guards steadily raised the flower baskets and slowly walked towards the Monument to the People's Heroes, placing the flower baskets on the base of the monument.
Xi Jinping (习近平) and other Party and state leaders ascended the base of the monument and stood in front of the flower baskets, gazing attentively. The bright red palms, blooming lilies, and fragrant oncidiums conveyed deep condolences and high respect for the people's heroes.
Xi Jinping (习近平) stepped forward and carefully straightened the ribbons of the flower baskets. Subsequently, Xi Jinping (习近平) and other Party and state leaders slowly walked around and paid their respects to the Monument to the People's Heroes.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Eighty years ago, after an arduous and 艰苦卓绝 (jiān kǔ zhuó jué - "arduous and outstanding," extremely difficult; describing a situation requiring immense effort and perseverance) bloody battle, the Chinese people achieved the first complete victory against foreign invasion in modern times, opening up bright prospects for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Today, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the whole Party, the whole army, and the people of all ethnic groups across the country are inheriting and carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, and are forging ahead with determination and courage, and uniting to struggle for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization.
Children and representatives from all walks of life also walked to the monument in turn, presented flowers and paid their respects to the monument.
The flower basket presentation ceremony was presided over by Yin Li (尹力), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局委员) and Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee (北京市委书记).
Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局委员) and members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee (中央书记处书记) in Beijing, some vice chairmen of the National People's Congress Standing Committee (全国人大常委会副委员长), state councilors, the president of the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院院长), the procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院检察长), some vice chairmen of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协副主席), and members of the Central Military Commission (中央军委委员) attended the ceremony.
Leading comrades from relevant departments of the central Party, government, army, and mass organizations and Beijing (北京市), heads of various central committees of democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), and representatives of non-party personages, representatives of veteran soldiers, veteran comrades, and relatives of martyrs in Beijing (北京), representatives of recipients of national meritorious honors, commendations, and awards in Beijing (北京), and representatives of people from all walks of life in the capital attended the ceremony.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 30th. The 19th issue of "Seeking Truth" magazine, to be published on October 1st, will feature an important article by Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, titled "The Formation and Development of the Chinese National Community is the Desire of the People, the Trend of the Times, and a Historical Necessity." This is part of a speech given by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on September 27, 2024, at the National Commendation Conference on Ethnic Unity and Progress.
The article emphasizes that the Chinese nation is a great nation with a civilization of more than five thousand years. All ethnic groups in our country have jointly developed the vast territory of the motherland, jointly created a unified multi-ethnic country, jointly written the glorious history of China, jointly created the splendid Chinese culture, and jointly cultivated the great national spirit.
The article points out that the formation and development of the Chinese national community is the desire of the people, the trend of the times, and a historical necessity. The blood ties of all ethnic groups are the historical foundation for the formation and development of the Chinese national community. The Chinese nation is the result of long-term interaction, exchange, and integration of all ethnic groups. Only by continuously uniting and integrating, and consciously integrating into the big family of the Chinese nation, can all ethnic groups have a better future. The shared beliefs of all ethnic groups are the internal driving force for the Chinese nation to create a unified multi-ethnic country. Our unified multi-ethnic country was jointly created by all ethnic groups, and it must also be jointly maintained, consolidated, and developed by all ethnic groups. The cultural interconnectedness of all ethnic groups is the cultural gene for the Chinese nation to forge a pluralistic and integrated civilization pattern. The splendid Chinese culture was jointly created by all ethnic groups. To create new glories in socialist culture, we must continuously enhance our identification with Chinese culture and continuously enhance mutual learning and integration of the cultures of all ethnic groups. The economic interdependence of all ethnic groups is the powerful force for the Chinese nation to build a unified economic entity. Only by continuously integrating into the overall national development and strengthening economic exchanges and cooperation can all regions and ethnic groups better promote national economic prosperity and better achieve their own economic development. The emotional affinity of all ethnic groups is the strong bond of the Chinese nation as one family. People of all ethnic groups must cherish, continuously consolidate, and develop socialist ethnic relations of equality, unity, mutual assistance, and harmony, and continuously consolidate the popular support for the construction of the Chinese national community.
The article emphasizes that the great motherland and the great nation nurtured by more than five thousand years of Chinese civilization will always be the deepest and most lasting emotional attachment of all Chinese sons and daughters. On this vast, beautiful, and rich land, people of all ethnic groups have a common home, which is China (中国); have a common identity, which is the Chinese nation (中华民族); have a common name, which is Chinese (中国人); and have a common dream, which is to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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Ladies and gentlemen,
Comrades and friends,
Today, we gather here to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. First, on behalf of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党中央) and the State Council (国务院), I extend festive greetings to the people of all ethnic groups across the country, to the officers and soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军) and the People's Armed Police Force (武警部队), and to the members of all democratic parties and personages without party affiliation! I extend sincere greetings to our compatriots in 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 Taiwan, as well as to our overseas Chinese! I extend heartfelt thanks to friendly countries and international friends who have long cared for and supported China's construction!
Over the past 76 years since the founding of New China, the Party has led the people in self-reliance and continuous struggle, achieving brilliant achievements that will be recorded in history. Looking back at history, the Chinese nation has moved from the brink of extinction to its great rejuvenation. The journey has been pioneering and full of hardships, but also full of pride and triumphant songs. Not long ago, we solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which greatly boosted national spirit, stimulated patriotic enthusiasm, and gathered strength for struggle. We must continue to make good use of historical experience, build the country better, and make the cause pioneered by the older generation of leaders and revolutionary martyrs continue to flourish!
Comrades, friends!
Since the beginning of this year, in the face of a complex situation, we have further comprehensively deepened reforms, solidly promoted high-quality development, focused on guaranteeing and improving people's livelihoods, and advanced the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party in depth. New progress and new achievements have been made in various undertakings of the Party and the country.
Next month, our Party will convene the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee to study and formulate recommendations for the "15th Five-Year Plan." We must closely focus on the central tasks of the Party on the new era and new journey, plan and implement the goals, tasks, and strategic measures for the "15th Five-Year Plan," and ensure that decisive progress is made in basically realizing socialist modernization.
On the new journey, we must unswervingly implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, support Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门) in better integrating into the overall development of the country, and better develop the economy and improve people's livelihoods. We must deepen cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and external interference, and resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Faced with the accelerating evolution of the international situation amid profound changes unseen in a century, we must vigorously promote the common values of all mankind, practice true multilateralism, promote the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, and work with all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Comrades, friends!
Realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is a great cause unprecedented in history. Aspirations and challenges inspire us to seize the day and never slacken our fighting spirit. Let us unite more closely around the Party Central Committee (党中央), forge ahead with determination, work diligently, and strive to write a more magnificent chapter of Chinese-style modernization!
Now, I propose a toast:
To the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China,
To the prosperity and strength of China and the happiness and well-being of the people of all ethnic groups across the country,
To the friendship and cooperation between the Chinese people and the people of all countries in the world,
To the health of all the guests, comrades, and friends present,
Cheers!
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), September 30)
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"Realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is a great undertaking unprecedented in history. Aspirations and challenges alike inspire us to seize the day and never slacken in our efforts." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech at the reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on the 30th, greatly inspiring the broad masses of cadres and people.
With a strong wind propelling us on a journey of thousands of miles, and a heavy responsibility weighing on our shoulders, we spur our horses onward. Everyone expressed that they must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, strengthen confidence, invigorate the spirit, unite in struggle, overcome difficulties, and continuously advance the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
Great Achievements Shine in History, Inspiring and Encouraging
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out, "Not long ago, we solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which greatly boosted the national spirit, stimulated patriotic enthusiasm, and凝聚了奋斗力量 (níng jù le fèn dòu lì liàng - "coagulated the power of struggle," gathered the strength to strive)." This reminded Yuan Mengqi (袁梦琦), a professor at the School of Mechatronics Engineering of Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学), of the grand military parade on Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) where she witnessed the iron torrent and the roaring warplanes. "The great spirit of the War of Resistance is inspiring us to move towards new victories," said Yuan Mengqi (袁梦琦).
Qian Qihu (钱七虎), winner of the "August 1 Medal" and academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (中国工程院), was greatly inspired after listening to General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the National Day reception.
"In his speech, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) affectionately reviewed the glorious achievements made by the Party in leading the people to rely on their own efforts and continue to struggle since the founding of New China 76 years ago, which makes me feel very proud." Qian Qihu (钱七虎) said that it is necessary to strengthen confidence, forge ahead, continuously improve scientific and technological innovation capabilities, build the country better, and keep the cause pioneered by the older generation of revolutionaries and martyrs forever vibrant and prosperous.
"At the moment when the whole country is celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of New China, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech made me more deeply understand the profound connotation of 'the prosperity of the country leads to the prosperity of sports,' and inspired me to continue to work hard and make new contributions to building a strong sports country." Xu Mengtao (徐梦桃), a freestyle skiing aerials athlete who is fully preparing for the next Winter Olympics in the national team, is full of confidence.
The Niyang River (尼洋河) flows forward, and the Gala Village (嘎拉村) in Nyingchi (林芝), Tibet (西藏), is full of greenery in autumn. "Four years ago, the General Secretary came to Gala Village (嘎拉村) to visit and comfort everyone. This year, he wrote back to our village and also came to Tibet (西藏) to attend the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Autonomous Region. Everyone is very excited." When talking about General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) concern, Bianba (边巴), the Party branch secretary of Gala Village (嘎拉村), felt very warm.
"In recent years, we have vigorously developed the 'peach blossom economy.' The scenery has become more beautiful, incomes have increased, and life has become more prosperous." Bianba (边巴) said, "The historic changes in the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区) over the past 60 years fully demonstrate the brilliance and greatness of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党). Looking at the Big Dipper, you won't get lost; following the Communist Party (共产党), you will be happy. We will keep in mind the General Secretary's instructions, make the 'Peach Blossom Village' brand even brighter, and lead all the villagers to create a happier and better life."
The Great Rejuvenation is Flourishing and the Future is Bright
Zhaoyuan (招远), Shandong (山东), is expecting a bumper corn harvest. In recent years, Guo Shouxiang (郭守香), a large grain grower and director of the Huasong Agricultural Machinery Service Professional Cooperative (华松农机服务专业合作社) in Zhaoyuan City (招远市), has provided agricultural socialization services for nearly 20,000 mu of farmland by strengthening the support of agricultural science and technology equipment, driving more than 100 cooperative members to increase production and income.
"The General Secretary emphasized 'solidly promoting high-quality development' in his speech, which I feel deeply." Guo Shouxiang (郭守香) said that it is necessary to transform the joy of harvest into motivation, continue to fight on the front line of agricultural production, and contribute to keeping China's rice bowl firmly in our own hands.
Since the beginning of this year, facing a complex situation, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the Party and the country have made new progress and achievements in various undertakings.
In Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd. (洛阳轴承集团股份有限公司) in Henan (河南), Zhou Lin (周琳), a designer of shield machine main bearings, is sticking to her post. She once led the team to overcome key technologies, and the reliability of the shield machine main bearings developed reached the international advanced level, with a cost of only 1/3 of that of foreign products.
"The General Secretary called on us to 'be determined to forge ahead and work hard with our heads down,' which is exactly what we want to hear." Zhou Lin (周琳) said, "In the field of major equipment, we must break foreign monopolies, focus on tackling key core technologies, and strive to achieve self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology."
Approaching National Day, Yucun Village (余村) in Anji (安吉), Zhejiang (浙江), has already welcomed many tourists. Ge Yuande (葛元德), a villager who used to be a miner in the village, is busy in his own homestay.
"This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 'Two Mountains' theory. In recent years, I have witnessed the development and transformation of my hometown: the mine site has become a camping resort, and new business formats such as coffee bars and homestays have attracted a large number of young people to return to their hometowns to start businesses." Ge Yuande (葛元德) said, "We must continue to follow the direction pointed out by the General Secretary and let the villagers enjoy the 'steady happiness' brought about by green development."
To govern a country, it is necessary to govern the Party first; only when the Party is prosperous can the country be strong. Since March this year, the whole Party has been carrying out in a solid manner the study and education of thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation. Party organizations at all levels and the broad masses of Party members, cadres have generally undergone a profound political training, ideological tempering, Party spirit training, and work style training.
In the process of study and education, Xiuwen (修文), Guizhou (贵州), combined the customs and habits of various ethnic groups to carry out precise guidance on weddings and funerals. Rural Party members and cadres took the lead in signing proposals to change customs and habits, promote thrift in handling affairs as a new fashion, and promote a significant increase in the masses' satisfaction with Party conduct and government conduct. "We must keep in mind the General Secretary's requirement to 'promote the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party in depth' and promote the normalization and long-term effectiveness of work style construction with the determination and perseverance to fight a tough battle and a protracted war, so as to provide a strong work style guarantee for promoting high-quality development," said Luo Rong (罗榕), deputy director of the Propaganda Department of the Xiuwen County (修文县) Party Committee.
Facing the Future, Seize the Day and Never Slacken
"Looking back on history, the Chinese nation has gone from being on the verge of extinction to achieving great rejuvenation. The road has been full of hardships, but also full of pride and triumphant songs." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech inspired all walks of life to not be afraid of wind and rain challenges, enhance historical initiative, forge ahead with determination, and bravely move forward towards the bright future of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) cordial care makes our private entrepreneurs feel warm and motivated." Cai Jin'an (蔡金垵), chairman of Fujian Panpan Foods Group (福建盼盼食品集团), said, "The country strongly supports the healthy development of the private economy. We must see the light in the challenges, strive to enhance our core competitiveness, seize new tracks, and make greater contributions to the development of the socialist market economy."
Following the right path, success will be achieved. At present, artificial intelligence technology is accelerating its iterative evolution, profoundly changing the way people produce and live, and reshaping the global industrial landscape.
Keeping in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) requirement to "seize the day and never slacken," Li Xuelong (李学龙), chief scientist of China Telecom (中国电信) and dean of the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, has a clear goal: "As a scientific and technological worker, we must aim at the forefront of world science and technology, face the major strategic needs of the country, devote ourselves to the construction of artificial intelligence infrastructure, and let technological innovation always advance along the direction of serving the country and benefiting the people."
In mid-autumn, the starting area of Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) in Hebei (河北) is a lively construction scene. During the National Day holiday, the builders of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau (中建三局) will continue to fight on the front line of construction to ensure the high-quality construction of the project is promoted in an orderly manner.
"We must follow the requirements of the General Secretary, implement the spirit of the Central Urban Work Conference, solidly promote the construction of a green and livable city, and while carefully carving the ecological background, we must also make every effort to build an innovation engine that drives the future, and turn the high-standard urban planning blueprint into a high-quality urban development reality." said Wu Gang (伍刚), deputy secretary of the Party branch of the Phase II and Phase III projects of the Xiong'an Science and Innovation Center (雄安科创中心) of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau (中建三局).
At present, China is in a critical period of comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization. In October, our Party will convene the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee to study and formulate the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal.
"We must closely focus on the central tasks of the Party in the new era and on the new journey, plan and implement the goals, tasks, and strategic measures of the '15th Five-Year Plan,' and ensure that decisive progress is made in basically realizing socialist modernization." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward clear requirements.
In order to better understand public sentiment, listen to public voices, and gather public wisdom in the preparation of Shanghai's (上海) "15th Five-Year Plan," Shanghai (上海) organized the "Citizens' Forum" activity on September 28 to widely listen to opinions and suggestions from all sectors of society. Gu Jun (顾军), director of the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission (上海市发展改革委), said: "In the process of preparation, we must resolutely implement the spirit of General Secretary's important instructions, continue to deepen public participation, ensure that the plan reflects the requirements of high-quality development, and effectively enhance people's well-being, and continuously enhance the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security."
(According to Xinhua News Agency (新华社), Beijing (北京), September 30)
Return to TopThe tide surges in the East, and the atmosphere is renewed. In this golden autumn season filled with the joy of harvest, we welcome the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
"The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable! The noble cause of human peace and development will surely triumph!" The solemn declaration of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on the Tiananmen Rostrum (天安门城楼) is a truth revealed by history and a powerful voice of unity and progress. Stepping on the right path of the world and moving towards great rejuvenation, hundreds of millions of people are striving forward, and socialist China stands tall.
The years have engraved the unwavering determination to **咬定青山不放松** (yǎo dìng qīng shān bù fàng sōng - "bite the green hills and not relax," to maintain a firm grip and not give up easily) and the calm composure in the face of turbulent clouds, **乱云飞渡仍从容** (luàn yún fēi dù réng cóng róng - "turbulent clouds fly past, yet remain calm," to remain calm and composed in the face of chaos) of our struggle. Since the beginning of this year, we have solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, warmly celebrated the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区) and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区), and carried out in-depth study and education on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定), gathering a powerful force for courageous advancement. Growing in the baptism of wind and rain, China's economy is operating steadily and improving, the construction of a unified national market is advancing in depth, the Law on Promoting the Private Economy has been promulgated and implemented, and "Eastern Superconducting Tokamak" ("东方超环") and "Zu Chongzhi No. 3" ("祖冲之三号") have created new world records... Firmly committed to managing our own affairs well and unswervingly expanding high-level opening up to the outside world, we are responding to various uncertainties with the certainty of high-quality development, and Chinese-style modernization is taking new and solid steps.
The world has witnessed China's commitment to the people's hearts and the world's interests. The first Central Conference on Work Relating to Neighboring Countries in the history of the People's Republic of China was held, demonstrating the correct way for major countries to get along with neighboring countries; the Second China-Central Asia Summit reached more than 100 cooperation consensuses, and the "China-Central Asia Spirit" shone brightly; the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上海合作组织) Tianjin Summit (天津峰会) was successfully held, and the global governance initiative won widespread support... Facing the surging countercurrent of hegemonism, unilateralism, and protectionism, China holds high the banner of a community with a shared future for mankind, firmly acting as a force for world peace, stability, and progress, and its international appeal, influence, and cohesion are constantly increasing. International figures exclaimed: "In an increasingly unpredictable global environment, China is an oasis of certainty."
一路披荆斩棘 (yī lù pī jīng zhǎn jí - "clearing thorns and cutting brambles all the way," overcoming obstacles and difficulties),一路凯歌行进 (yī lù kǎi gē xíng jìn - "marching forward with triumphant songs all the way," advancing victoriously). Looking back on the extraordinary journey of the past 76 years, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), our Party has united and led hundreds of millions of people in unremitting struggle, completing the industrialization process that developed countries have gone through in hundreds of years in just a few decades, creating the two miracles of rapid economic development and long-term social stability, successfully embarking on the path of Chinese-style modernization, and the Chinese nation has ushered in a great leap from standing up, getting rich, to becoming strong. From "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical process" to "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable," towards a bright and splendid future, we have increasingly deeply realized that the "Two Establishments" ("两个确立") are the greatest certainty, the greatest confidence, and the greatest guarantee for overcoming all difficulties and obstacles, and are of decisive significance for advancing the historical process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Today, on the new journey of comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization, we are closer, more confident, and more capable than ever in history to achieve the goal of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and at the same time, we must be prepared to make more arduous and more difficult efforts. To win the decisive victory in the "14th Five-Year Plan" ("十四五") and plan the "15th Five-Year Plan" ("十五五"), we have many advantages and conditions, and we also face a complex environment in which strategic opportunities and risks and challenges coexist, and uncertain and unpredictable factors are increasing. We especially need to bear in mind the "Two Overall Situations" ("两个大局"), take advantage of the unstoppable trend of rejuvenation, and strive unswervingly towards the established goals.
Moving forward, we must enhance our historical initiative. The founding of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in 1921 became a major milestone in the journey of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Since then, the Chinese people have begun to change from passive to active in spirit, and the Chinese nation has begun to move towards great rejuvenation arduously but irreversibly. Over the past 100 years, no matter how the situation and tasks have changed, no matter what kind of turbulent waves we have encountered, our Party has always grasped the historical initiative, anchored the goals of struggle, and moved forward firmly along the correct direction. History and practice have fully proved that having the guidance of Marxist scientific theory is the fundamental reason why our Party firmly believes in its beliefs and grasps the historical initiative. Facing the future, we must unremittingly use the Party's innovative theories of the new era to strengthen our minds and souls, maintain strategic focus, enhance our confidence in victory, face contradictions and problems without evasion, and respond to risks and challenges without retreat, so that we can open up new horizons for reform and development.
Moving forward, we must promote the spirit of hard work. Winning the largest battle against poverty in human history, building the world's largest education system, social security system, and healthcare system, and remaining the world's second largest economy and the largest country in goods trade... The great achievements of the new era have been achieved by the Party and the people working together, working hard, and struggling. The great way is simple, and hard work is essential. "Basically realizing modernization depends on hard work, and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation depends on hard work." We must realize that the broad road is not equal to a smooth road. To be aware of various risks and challenges, and to remove all obstacles and roadblocks with an indomitable spirit, can we promote the steady and long-term development of our cause. Facing the future, as long as the Party and the people always stand together, think together, and work together, dare to struggle and be good at creating, no storm can shake our iron will, and no difficulty can stop our sonorous steps.
The great road is as smooth as a whetstone, and the general trend is like a tide. Let us unite more closely around the Party Central Committee (党中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平同志) as the core, fully implement 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), closely focus on the central task of comprehensively promoting the building of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization, and carry forward the past and forge ahead. Look, glory and dreams are ahead!
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京) September 30th -- Recently, the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) issued the "Notice on Implementing Domestic Product Standards and Related Policies in Government Procurement" (《关于在政府采购中实施本国产品标准及相关政策的通知》) (hereinafter referred to as the "Notice"), which will be implemented from January 1, 2026. The "Notice" aims to build a unified and open, competitive and orderly government procurement market system, improve the government procurement system, and ensure that all types of business entities participate in government procurement activities equally.
The "Notice" clarifies that the domestic product standard in government procurement refers to a product that is produced in China (中国), and the cost of the components produced in China accounts for a specified proportion of the product's cost. For specific products, it is also required that their key components and key processes be produced and completed in China. This standard applies to goods involved in government procurement goods projects and service projects. In government procurement activities, a price review preference of 20% is given to domestic products relative to non-domestic products. If international treaties or agreements concluded or jointly participated in by the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) have other provisions on domestic product policies in government procurement, the relevant treaties or agreements shall be followed.
The "Notice" proposes that within 5 years from the date of implementation of this notice, the Ministry of Finance (财政部), in conjunction with relevant industry authorities, will, on the basis of fully soliciting opinions from relevant domestic and foreign-funded enterprises, industry associations and chambers of commerce, implement classified policies and steadily promote the determination of the component cost ratio requirements for production in China for different products, as well as the relevant requirements for key components and key processes of specific products. According to the development of different industries, a transition period of 3-5 years will be set to gradually establish a domestic product standard system and dynamic adjustment mechanism in government procurement. Before the implementation of the component cost ratio requirements for production in China for different products, products that meet the requirements for production in China will be regarded as domestic products in government procurement activities.
The "Notice" emphasizes that government procurement support policies treat all types of business entities, such as state-owned enterprises (国有企业), private enterprises (民营企业), and foreign-funded enterprises (外资企业), **一视同仁** (yī shì tóng rén - "regard all as equal," treat everyone the same without discrimination) and equally. All regions and departments must strengthen overall coordination, and must not introduce policies and measures that violate the provisions of this notice. In government procurement activities, they must not specify brands or restrict the place of registration or owner of brands, and must not implement differential treatment or discriminatory treatment to suppliers based on the form of ownership, organizational form, equity structure, investor nationality, or other unreasonable conditions.
The "Notice" also stipulates the basic rules for the relevant cost accounting of domestic products and dispute resolution.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 30th. The 41st Chairperson's Meeting of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was held in Beijing on the afternoon of the 30th. Wang Huning (王沪宁), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered a speech.
The meeting conveyed and studied the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) recent important speeches and instructions. Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that it is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, inherit and promote the great patriotic spirit and the great spirit of the War of Resistance, and transform the patriotic enthusiasm stimulated by the commemorative activities into a powerful driving force and practical action for doing various tasks well and creating first-class performance. It is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions on studying and educating on thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, deepen the understanding of style construction from a higher political standpoint, adhere to grasping it regularly, deeply, and persistently, and consolidate and expand the results of learning and education. It is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speeches on work related to Tibet and Xinjiang, actively publicize the brilliant achievements of economic and social development in Tibet and Xinjiang under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), especially the historic achievements made since the new era, and organize and guide CPPCC members to focus on key issues such as fully and accurately implementing the Party's strategy for governing Tibet and Xinjiang in the new era and forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, conduct in-depth research and consultation, and broadly build consensus. It is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on September 29, guide CPPCC members and cadres of CPPCC organs to unify their thinking and actions with the CPC Central Committee's major decisions and deployments on economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and organize CPPCC members to actively participate in special research and consultation activities on important issues of economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. It is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech when presiding over the 22nd collective study of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and do a good job in religious work based on the actual situation of the CPPCC. It is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speeches in recent foreign affairs activities, conscientiously organize various foreign affairs activities of the National Committee of the CPPCC, and better serve the country's overall diplomacy.
The meeting reviewed and approved the agenda (draft) and schedule of the 14th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC, and decided to convene the 14th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC in Beijing at the end of October.
The meeting reviewed and approved the decision to remove Yi Huiman (易会满) from his position as resident vice chairman of the Economic Committee of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC and revoke his membership, and submitted it to the 14th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC for confirmation.
The Chairperson's Meeting held its third collective study in 2025, with the theme of "Global Climate Change and Response." Chen Zhenlin (陈振林), Director of the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局), was invited to give a report.
Vice Chairmen of the CPPCC National Committee Wang Yong (王勇), Su Hui (苏辉), and Shao Hong (邵鸿) made speeches focusing on studying and implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) recent important speeches. Wang Dongfeng (王东峰), Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the CPPCC National Committee, and others made explanations on relevant topics.
Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairmen of the CPPCC National Committee Shi Taifeng (石泰峰), Hu Chunhua (胡春华), Shen Yueyue (沈跃跃), Ho Hau Wah (何厚铧), Leung Chun-ying (梁振英), Bater (巴特尔), Gao Yunlong (高云龙), Chen Wu (陈武), Mu Hong (穆虹), Xian Hui (咸辉), Jiang Xinzhi (姜信治), Jiang Zuojun (蒋作君), He Baoxiang (何报翔), Wang Guangqian (王光谦), Zhu Yongxin (朱永新), and Yang Zhen (杨震) attended the meeting.
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Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, especially since the reform and opening up, China's economic development achievements have attracted worldwide attention. In 1978, the gross domestic product (GDP) was 367.9 billion yuan, and in 2024 it reached 134.9 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth of 8.8%, far higher than the global economic growth rate of about 3% during the same period. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, after the GDP exceeded 100 trillion yuan in 2020, it successively crossed 110 trillion yuan, 120 trillion yuan, and 130 trillion yuan, and is expected to reach 140 trillion yuan this year. Such a large economic volume, capable of maintaining long-term stable development, conceals profound internal logic.
The Party's leadership grasps the direction and coordinates all parties, providing a fundamental guarantee for economic and social development. The Party's leadership over economic work focuses on top-level design, overall layout, overall coordination, overall advancement, and supervision and implementation, effectively playing the role of setting the direction, managing the overall situation, and ensuring implementation. The long-term governance of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) can avoid the policy short-sightedness and frequent changes of direction under the Western multi-party system, providing an important "anchor of stability" for China's long-term economic development. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) does not have any special interests of its own, effectively integrates the interest demands of multiple subjects, and ensures that current interests are combined with long-term interests, and local interests are consistent with overall interests. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) always puts the safety of people's lives and property first. China is recognized by the international community as one of the safest countries, consolidating the cornerstone of China's long-term social stability.
The theoretical system keeps pace with the times and constantly innovates, providing scientific guidance for economic and social development. Theory is the guide to action. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) always adheres to emancipating the mind, seeking truth from facts, upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, adhering to the "two combinations," following the law of dialectical materialism of "practice, knowledge, re-practice, and re-knowledge," constantly promoting theoretical innovation, and guiding new practices with new theories. Xi Jinping (习近平)'s economic thought puts forward a series of new viewpoints, new arguments, and new requirements such as the "new development concept," the "new development pattern," and "developing new quality productive forces," which are in the same vein as Mao Zedong (毛泽东) Thought, Deng Xiaoping (邓小平) Theory, the "Three Represents" important thought, and the Scientific Outlook on Development, and keep pace with the times. The resulting development concepts, paths, and systems have achieved a transcendence of the traditional socialist model and the Western development model.
The combination of strategic planning guidance and effective macro-control is a unique advantage for long-term stable economic development. Using medium and long-term strategic plans to guide economic and social development is an important way to guide the rational and effective allocation of resource elements across cycles. China reasonably determines long, medium, and short-term goals and tasks through the preparation of medium and long-term development strategies, five-year plans, and annual plans, which are interconnected and implemented in an orderly manner, drawing a blueprint to the end. China pays attention to improving the macro-control system, strengthening counter-cyclical adjustments, correctly guiding market expectations, boosting social confidence, ensuring a certain policy strength, and reserving sufficient policy space to timely smooth out possible fluctuations in economic operation and maintain economic operation in a reasonable range.
Adhering to a people-centered development philosophy and fully mobilizing the enthusiasm of all parties is the source of strength for long-term stable economic development. People are the most active factor in productivity, and the pioneering spirit of the people is the most valuable. China always adheres to a people-centered development philosophy. On the one hand, it pays attention to continuously guaranteeing and improving people's livelihoods in development. Nearly 100 million impoverished people have all been lifted out of poverty, and the world's largest social security system has been built, so that the fruits of reform and development benefit all people more and more fairly. On the other hand, it is precisely because China adheres to shared development that the country's development "big picture" resonates with the people's "small goals," winning the people's trust and support, and effectively enhancing the credibility of the Party and the government, fully mobilizing the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of the broad masses of the people.
The socialist market economy adapts to the needs of productive forces development, injecting inexhaustible vitality into long-term stable economic development. Combining the socialist system with Chinese characteristics with the market economy is a great creation of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党). From the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Party to the Third Plenary Session of the 14th Central Committee, from the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee to the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee, properly handling the relationship between the government and the market has always been the core proposition of economic system reform, promoting the combination of an effective market and a capable government, and continuously releasing the significant advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics in liberating and developing productive forces. In recent years, China has accelerated the formation of production relations that are more compatible with new quality productive forces, promoted the optimization and maximization of resource allocation efficiency, promoted the construction of a high-level socialist market economic system, and provided continuously optimized new impetus for China's high-quality economic development.
The mutually reinforcing and virtuous cycle of a super-large-scale market and innovation-driven development is a powerful engine for long-term stable economic development. China has a population of more than 1.4 billion and more than 400 million middle-income groups, forming a huge, multi-layered, and potential domestic market with rich application scenarios and huge innovation space. At the same time, China has complete industrial systems, high-quality human resources, and other supply-side advantages. Traditional industries have already possessed first-mover advantages, and breakthroughs are constantly being made in emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, 5G communications, new energy, and biomedicine. The virtuous interaction and mutual promotion between supply and demand effectively reduces the cost of innovation and entrepreneurship, accelerates technological iteration and upgrading, promotes the expansion and upgrading of demand, meets the people's new needs for a better life, and releases the unique potential of large-scale modernization.
In general, China's long-term stable economic development is the result of the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the coordinated linkage of various factors, and the systematic integration to form a strong synergy. It has a grand logic and is a grand trend. To continue writing new miracles of China's rapid economic development and long-term social stability, our confidence and confidence lie in this!
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 30th (Reporter Wang Huihui (王慧慧)) The 2025 Chinese Government Friendship Award Ceremony was grandly held at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) on the 30th. State Councilor Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) presented the awards to the foreign experts and delivered a speech.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) first extended warm congratulations to the award-winning foreign experts on behalf of the Chinese government, and extended sincere greetings and heartfelt thanks to all foreign experts and their families.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) pointed out that under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, China has achieved new results in high-quality development. The vast number of foreign experts have worked together with the Chinese people and made important contributions to the construction of Chinese-style modernization and friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and foreign countries, which we will always remember.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) said that China is currently planning the economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. China has the confidence and ability to achieve long-term stable development and bring new impetus and opportunities to the world. China will unswervingly promote high-level opening up to the outside world, actively promote innovation cooperation, deepen the reform of the talent development system and mechanism, and attract more high-level overseas talents to China for development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It is hoped that the vast number of foreign experts will give full play to their talents in the great cause of Chinese-style modernization and join hands with the Chinese people to write a beautiful chapter of mutual learning between China and foreign countries and common development.
Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping (王晓萍) announced the award decision. A total of 50 foreign experts won the Chinese Government Friendship Award in 2025.
Return to TopOn September 30th, various regions held a variety of wonderful activities to enhance the festive atmosphere and joyfully welcome the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays.
Return to TopBeijing (北京), September 30 (Xinhua) (Reporter Xu Jun (徐隽)) A reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China was held on the evening of the 30th at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂). Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (中央军委), attended the reception and delivered an important speech. (The full text of the speech is on page two.) He emphasized that realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is an unprecedented great undertaking. Aspirations and challenges alike inspire us to seize every minute, never slacken in our efforts, and maintain our fighting spirit. We must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee (党中央), be determined to forge ahead, work diligently, and strive to write a more magnificent chapter of Chinese-style modernization.
Li Qiang (李强) presided over the reception. Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Wang Huning (王沪宁), Cai Qi (蔡奇), Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), Li Xi (李希), and Han Zheng (韩正) attended the reception. Approximately 800 Chinese and foreign guests gathered together to celebrate the birthday of the People's Republic of China.
The banquet hall of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) was brightly lit, filled with a festive and warm atmosphere. Above the rostrum hung the solemn national emblem, and the large numerals "1949-2025" stood out against the backdrop of the bright red flag.
At about 17:30, amidst the joyful "Welcome Music," Xi Jinping (习近平) and other Party and state leaders entered the banquet hall, waving to the crowd, and warm applause resounded throughout the hall.
The reception began. All present stood up and sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China, and the majestic "March of the Volunteers" (义勇军进行曲) echoed in the hall.
Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech. He first extended festive greetings on behalf of the Party Central Committee (党中央) and the State Council (国务院) to the people of all ethnic groups across the country, to the officers and soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军) and the People's Armed Police Force (武警部队), and to the various democratic parties and personages without party affiliation. He extended sincere greetings to compatriots in 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 Taiwan (台湾), as well as to overseas Chinese. He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to friendly countries and international friends who have long cared for and supported China's construction.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that over the past 76 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Party has led the people in self-reliance and continuous struggle, achieving glorious achievements that will be recorded in history. Looking back on history, the Chinese nation has gone from the brink of peril to great rejuvenation, experiencing a journey filled with pioneering efforts and hardships, as well as a journey full of pride and triumphant songs. Not long ago, we solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which greatly boosted national spirit, stimulated patriotic enthusiasm, and united the strength for struggle. We must continue to make good use of historical experience, build the country better, and ensure that the cause pioneered by the older generation of leaders and revolutionary martyrs continues to prosper.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that since the beginning of this year, in the face of a complex situation, we have further comprehensively deepened reform, solidly promoted high-quality development, focused on guaranteeing and improving people's livelihoods, and advanced the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party in depth, achieving new progress and new results in various undertakings of the Party and the country. Next month, our Party will convene the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee (二十届四中全会) to study and formulate recommendations for the "15th Five-Year Plan." We must closely focus on the central tasks of the Party in the new era and on the new journey, plan and implement the goals, tasks, and strategic measures for the development of the "15th Five-Year Plan" well, and ensure that decisive progress is made in basically realizing socialist modernization.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that on the new journey, we must unswervingly implement the "One Country, Two Systems" (一国两制) policy, support Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门) in better integrating into the overall national development, and better develop their economies and improve people's livelihoods. We must deepen cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and external interference, and resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that facing the accelerating evolution of the international situation amid profound global changes, we must vigorously promote the common values of all mankind, practice true multilateralism, promote the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, and work with all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Amidst joyful music, Chinese and foreign guests raised their glasses to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, wishing China prosperity and the people happiness and well-being, and wishing the Chinese people and the people of all countries lasting friendship.
Also attending the reception were: members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局委员) in Beijing, members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee (中央书记处书记), vice chairpersons of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会副委员长), vice premiers of the State Council (国务院副总理), state councilors (国务委员), director of the National Supervisory Commission (国家监察委员会主任), president of the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院院长), procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院检察长), vice chairpersons of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协副主席), and comrades who have retired from leadership positions, as well as members of the Central Military Commission (中央军委委员) and comrades who have served as members of the Central Military Commission.
Also present at the reception were leading officials from relevant departments of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), the central government, the military, and mass organizations, as well as the Beijing (北京市) Municipality, leading figures from the central committees of various democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), and representatives of personages without party affiliation, representatives of recipients of national honors and awards in Beijing (北京), representatives of national model workers and advanced individuals, representatives of ethnic minorities who have made important contributions to the stability, development, and unity of ethnic minority areas, some Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特别行政区) residents, Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特别行政区) residents, Taiwan (台湾) compatriots, and overseas Chinese representatives in Beijing (北京), diplomatic envoys from various countries to China, representatives of various international organizations in China, and some foreign experts.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 30th. Remembering the heroic deeds of martyrs and encouraging the spirit of struggle. The flower basket presentation ceremony to the people's heroes on Martyrs' Day was solemnly held in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京) on the morning of the 30th. Party and state leaders Xi Jinping (习近平), Li Qiang (李强), Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Wang Huning (王沪宁), Cai Qi (蔡奇), Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), Li Xi (李希), Han Zheng (韩正), and others attended the ceremony together with representatives from all walks of life.
On the solemn Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), the bright five-star red flag fluttered high, and the Monument to the People's Heroes stood majestically. In the center of the square, a giant flower basket with the words "Bless the Motherland" expressed good wishes for the prosperity of the motherland. On the north side of the monument, 18 wreaths composed of white chrysanthemums and other flowers on two flowerbeds conveyed the deep condolences of all Chinese sons and daughters to the martyrs.
Approaching 10 a.m., Party and state leaders Xi Jinping (习近平), Li Qiang (李强), Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Wang Huning (王沪宁), Cai Qi (蔡奇), Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), Li Xi (李希), Han Zheng (韩正), and others arrived at Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) to attend the flower basket presentation ceremony to the people's heroes.
Trumpeters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Military Band sounded the deep and melodious "Martyrs' Day Horn".
"Honor guard in position!" With the command, the honor guard of the three services marched with powerful steps and stood at attention with guns in front of the monument.
At 10 a.m. sharp, the flower basket presentation ceremony to the people's heroes officially began. The military band played "March of the Volunteers," and the entire audience sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China in unison.
After the national anthem was sung, the entire audience stood in silence to mourn the martyrs who heroically sacrificed themselves for the cause of the Chinese people's liberation and the construction of the republic.
After the silence, children holding flowers faced the Monument to the People's Heroes and sang "We Are the Successors of Communism," and gave the Young Pioneers salute.
In front of the formation, nine large flower baskets presented in the names of the CPC Central Committee, the National People's Congress Standing Committee, the State Council, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the Central Military Commission, various democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and patriotic personages without party affiliation, various people's organizations and people from all walks of life, veteran soldiers, veteran comrades and relatives of martyrs, and the Chinese Young Pioneers were lined up in a row. The words "Eternal Glory to the People's Heroes" written on the red ribbons of the flower baskets were particularly eye-catching.
The military band played the affectionate "Song of献花". Eighteen honor guards steadily lifted the flower baskets and slowly walked towards the Monument to the People's Heroes, placing the flower baskets on the base of the monument.
Xi Jinping (习近平) and other Party and state leaders ascended the base of the monument and stood in front of the flower baskets, gazing attentively. The bright red palms, blooming lilies, and fragrant oncidiums conveyed deep condolences and high respect for the people's heroes.
Xi Jinping (习近平) stepped forward and carefully straightened the ribbons of the flower basket. Subsequently, Xi Jinping (习近平) and other Party and state leaders slowly walked around the monument, paying their respects to the Monument to the People's Heroes.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Eighty years ago, after arduous and heroic bloody battles, the Chinese people won the first complete victory against foreign invasion in modern times, opening up bright prospects for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Today, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the whole Party, the whole army, and the people of all ethnic groups across the country are inheriting and carrying forward the great spirit of 抗战, forging ahead with determination and courage, and uniting to strive for the comprehensive promotion of the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization.
Children and representatives from all walks of life also walked to the monument in turn, offering flowers and paying their respects to the monument.
The flower basket presentation ceremony was presided over by Yin Li (尹力), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Beijing (北京) Municipal Party Committee.
Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee in Beijing (北京), some vice chairpersons of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, state councilors, the president of the Supreme People's Court, the procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, some vice chairpersons of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and members of the Central Military Commission attended the ceremony.
Leading comrades from relevant departments of the central Party, government, and military, and mass organizations, and major responsible comrades from Beijing (北京) Municipality, responsible persons from the central committees of various democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and representatives of non-party personages, representatives of veteran soldiers, veteran comrades, and relatives of martyrs in Beijing (北京), representatives of recipients of commendations and awards for meritorious service in Beijing (北京), and representatives of people from all walks of life in the capital participated in the ceremony.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), September 30th, electric - The State Council (国务院) has appointed and removed national personnel.
Ren Youqun (任友群) was appointed as Vice Minister of Education (教育部副部长); Shu Huihao (舒惠好) was appointed as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部副部长); Zheng Zhe (郑哲) was appointed as Deputy Director of the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委员会副主任); Zhang Liping (张立平) (female) was appointed as Deputy Director of the Counsellors' Office of the State Council (国务院参事室副主任); Tang Wei (唐炜) was appointed as Deputy Director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration (国家文物局副局长).
Wu Yan (吴岩) was removed from the post of Vice Minister of Education (教育部副部长); Shu Huihao (舒惠好) was removed from the post of Assistant Minister of Finance (财政部部长助理); Cao Xuetao (曹雪涛) was removed from the post of Deputy Director of the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委员会副主任); Wang Weimin (王卫民) was removed from the post of Deputy Director of the Counsellors' Office of the State Council (国务院参事室副主任); Ren Jingdong (任京东) was removed from the post of Deputy Director of the National Energy Administration (国家能源局副局长).
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"Realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is a great cause unprecedented in history. Aspirations and challenges inspire us to seize the day and never slacken in our fighting spirit." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech at the reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on the 30th, which greatly encouraged the vast number of cadres and the masses.
With a strong wind blowing on a journey of thousands of miles, and a heavy responsibility on our shoulders, we must spur our horses on again. Everyone expressed that they must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, strengthen confidence, invigorate the spirit, unite and struggle, overcome difficulties, and continuously advance the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
Great achievements are recorded in history and inspire people.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out, "Not long ago, we solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which greatly inspired the national spirit, stimulated patriotic enthusiasm, and gathered the strength of struggle." This reminded Yuan Mengqi (袁梦琦), a professor at the School of Mechatronics of Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学), of the grand military parade she witnessed in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), with iron torrents rolling and war eagles roaring. "The great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is inspiring us to move towards new victories," said Yuan Mengqi (袁梦琦).
Qian Qihu (钱七虎), winner of the "August 1 Medal" and academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (中国工程院), was greatly encouraged after listening to General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the National Day reception.
"In his speech, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) affectionately reviewed the glorious achievements made by the Party leading the people in self-reliance and continuous struggle over the past 76 years since the founding of New China, which makes me feel very proud." Qian Qihu (钱七虎) said that it is necessary to strengthen confidence, forge ahead, and continuously improve scientific and technological innovation capabilities, build the country better, and keep the cause pioneered by the older generation of revolutionaries and martyrs forever vibrant and prosperous.
"At the moment of celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of New China, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech made me more deeply understand the profound connotation of 'national fortune prospers, then sports prosper,' and encouraged me to continue to work hard and make new contributions to building a strong sports country." Xu Mengtao (徐梦桃), a freestyle skiing aerial skills athlete who is fully preparing for the next Winter Olympics in the national team, is full of confidence.
The Niyang River (尼洋河) flows forward, and the Gala Village (嘎拉村) in Nyingchi (林芝), Tibet (西藏), is full of greenery in autumn. "Four years ago, the General Secretary came to Gala Village (嘎拉村) to visit and comfort everyone. This year, he wrote back to our village and personally visited Tibet (西藏) and attended the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Autonomous Region. Everyone is very excited." Speaking of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) concern, Bianba (边巴), the Party branch secretary of Gala Village (嘎拉村), felt very warm.
"In recent years, we have vigorously developed the 'peach blossom economy.' The scenery has become more beautiful, income has increased, and life has become more prosperous." Bianba (边巴) said, "The historic changes in the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区) over the past 60 years fully demonstrate the wisdom and greatness of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党). Looking at the Big Dipper, you won't get lost. Following the Communist Party (共产党) will bring happiness. We will keep in mind the General Secretary's instructions, make the 'Peach Blossom Village' brand brighter, and lead all villagers to create a happier and better life."
The cause of rejuvenation is booming and the future is bright.
Zhaoyuan (招远), Shandong (山东), corn is expected to have a bumper harvest. In recent years, Guo Shouxiang (郭守香), a large grain grower and chairman of Zhaoyuan Huasong Agricultural Machinery Service Professional Cooperative (招远市华松农机服务专业合作社), has provided agricultural socialization services for nearly 20,000 mu of farmland by strengthening the support of agricultural science and technology equipment, driving more than 100 cooperative members to increase production and income.
"The General Secretary emphasized 'solidly promoting high-quality development' in his speech, which I feel deeply." Guo Shouxiang (郭守香) said that it is necessary to transform the joy of harvest into motivation, continue to fight on the front line of agricultural production, and contribute to securing China's rice bowl.
Since the beginning of this year, in the face of a complex situation, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, the Party and the country have made new progress and achievements in various undertakings.
In Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd. (河南洛阳轴承集团股份有限公司) in Henan (河南), Zhou Lin (周琳), a designer of shield machine main bearings, is sticking to her post. She once led the team to overcome key technologies, and the reliability of the shield machine main bearings developed reached the international advanced level, and the cost was only 1/3 of that of foreign products.
"The General Secretary called on us to 'be determined to forge ahead and work hard,' which is what we want to hear." Zhou Lin (周琳) said, "In the field of major equipment, we must break the foreign monopoly, focus on tackling key core technologies, and strive to achieve self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology."
Approaching National Day, Yucun (余村) in Anji (安吉), Zhejiang (浙江), has welcomed many tourists. Ge Yuande (葛元德), a villager who used to be a miner in the village, is busy with his own homestay.
"This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 'Two Mountains' theory. In recent years, I have witnessed the development and transformation of my hometown: the mining site has become a camping resort, and new business formats such as coffee bars and homestays have attracted a large number of young people to return to their hometowns to start businesses." Ge Yuande (葛元德) said, "We must continue to follow the direction pointed out by the General Secretary and let the villagers enjoy the 'stable happiness' brought about by green development."
To govern a country, it is necessary to govern the Party first, and the country can be strong only when the Party is prosperous. Since March this year, the whole Party has carried out in-depth study and education to thoroughly implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation. Party organizations at all levels and the vast number of Party members, cadres have generally undergone a profound political training, ideological tempering, Party spirit training, and work style training.
In the process of study and education, Xiuwen (修文), Guizhou (贵州), combined the customs and habits of various ethnic groups to carry out precise guidance on weddings and funerals. Rural Party members and cadres took the lead in signing proposals to change customs and habits, promote thrift in handling affairs as a new fashion, and promote the significant improvement of the masses' satisfaction with Party conduct and government conduct. "We must keep in mind the General Secretary's requirement to 'promote the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party in depth,' and promote the normalization and long-term effectiveness of work style construction with the determination and perseverance to fight a tough battle and a protracted war, so as to provide a strong work style guarantee for promoting high-quality development," said Luo Rong (罗榕), deputy director of the Propaganda Department of the Xiuwen County (修文县) Party Committee.
Facing the future, seize the day and never slacken.
"Looking back on history, the Chinese nation has gone from being on the verge of extinction to achieving great rejuvenation. It has been a journey of pioneering and full of hardships, but also full of pride and triumphant songs." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech encouraged all walks of life to not be afraid of wind and rain challenges, enhance historical initiative, strive forward, forge ahead bravely, and head towards the bright future of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) cordial care makes our private entrepreneurs feel warm and motivated." Cai Jin'an (蔡金垵), chairman of Fujian Panpan Food Group (福建盼盼食品集团), said, "The country strongly supports the healthy development of the private economy. We must see the light in the challenges, strive to enhance our core competitiveness, seize new tracks, and make greater contributions to the development of the socialist market economy."
Following the right path, success will be achieved. At present, artificial intelligence technology is accelerating its iterative evolution, profoundly changing the way people produce and live, and reshaping the global industrial landscape.
Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) requirement to "**只争朝夕、永不懈怠**" (zhǐ zhēng zhāo xī, yǒng bù xiè dài - "seize the day, never slacken," to make the most of one's time and never be lazy), Li Xuelong (李学龙), chief scientist of China Telecom (中国电信) and dean of the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, has a clear goal: "As a scientific and technological worker, we must aim at the forefront of world science and technology, face the country's major strategic needs, and devote ourselves to the construction of artificial intelligence infrastructure, so that technological innovation always moves in the direction of serving the country and benefiting the people."
In mid-autumn, the start-up area of Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) in Hebei (河北) is a lively construction scene. During the National Day holiday, the builders of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau (中建三局) will continue to fight on the front line of construction to ensure the high-quality construction of the project is promoted in an orderly manner.
"We must follow the requirements of the General Secretary, implement the spirit of the Central Urban Work Conference, solidly promote the construction of a green and livable city, and while carefully carving the ecological background, we will fully build an innovation engine that drives the future, and turn the high-standard urban planning blueprint into a high-quality urban development reality." Wu Gang (伍刚), deputy secretary of the Party branch of the Phase II and Phase III projects of the Xiong'an Science and Innovation Center of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau (中建三局雄安科创中心), said.
At present, China is in a critical period of comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization. In October, our Party will convene the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee to study and formulate the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal.
"We must closely focus on the Party's central tasks in the new era and new journey, plan and implement the goals, tasks, and strategic measures of the '15th Five-Year Plan,' and ensure that decisive progress is made in basically realizing socialist modernization." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward clear requirements.
In order to better understand public sentiment, listen to public voices, and gather public wisdom in the preparation of Shanghai's (上海) "15th Five-Year Plan," Shanghai (上海) organized the "Citizens' Forum" on September 28 to widely listen to opinions and suggestions from all sectors of society. Gu Jun (顾军), director of the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission (上海市发展改革委), said: "In the process of preparation, we must resolutely implement the spirit of the General Secretary's important instructions, continue to deepen public participation, ensure that the plan not only reflects the requirements of high-quality development, but also effectively improves people's well-being, and continuously enhances the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security."
(According to Xinhua News Agency (新华社), Beijing (北京), September 30)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 30th. The 19th issue of "Seeking Truth" magazine, to be published on October 1st, will carry an important article by Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, titled "The Formation and Development of the Chinese National Community is the Desire of the People, the Trend of the Times, and a Historical Necessity." This is part of a speech given by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on September 27, 2024, at the National Commendation Conference on Ethnic Unity and Progress.
The article emphasizes that the Chinese nation is a great nation with a civilization of more than five thousand years. All ethnic groups in our country have jointly developed the vast territory of the motherland, jointly created a unified multi-ethnic country, jointly written the glorious history of China, jointly created the splendid Chinese culture, and jointly cultivated the great national spirit.
The article points out that the formation and development of the Chinese national community is the desire of the people, the trend of the times, and a historical necessity. The blood ties of all ethnic groups are the historical foundation for the formation and development of the Chinese national community. The Chinese nation is the result of long-term interaction, exchange, and integration of all ethnic groups. Only by continuously uniting and integrating, and consciously integrating into the big family of the Chinese nation, can all ethnic groups have a better future. The shared beliefs of all ethnic groups are the internal driving force for the Chinese nation to create a unified multi-ethnic country. Our unified multi-ethnic country was jointly created by all ethnic groups, and it must also be jointly maintained, consolidated, and developed by all ethnic groups. The cultural connection of all ethnic groups is the cultural gene for the Chinese nation to forge a pluralistic and integrated civilization pattern. The splendid Chinese culture was jointly created by all ethnic groups. To create new glories in socialist culture, we must continuously enhance our identification with Chinese culture and continuously enhance mutual learning and integration of the cultures of all ethnic groups. The economic interdependence of all ethnic groups is the powerful force for the Chinese nation to build a unified economic entity. Only by continuously integrating into the overall national development situation and strengthening economic exchanges and cooperation can all regions and ethnic groups better promote national economic prosperity and better realize their own economic development. The emotional affinity of all ethnic groups is the strong bond of the Chinese nation as one family. People of all ethnic groups must cherish, continuously consolidate, and develop socialist ethnic relations of equality, unity, mutual assistance, and harmony, and continuously consolidate the foundation of popular support for the construction of the Chinese national community.
The article emphasizes that the great motherland and great nation nurtured by more than five thousand years of Chinese civilization will always be the deepest and most lasting emotional bond of all Chinese sons and daughters. On this vast, beautiful, and rich land, people of all ethnic groups have a common home, which is China (中国); have a common identity, which is the Chinese nation (中华民族); have a common name, which is Chinese (中国人); and have a common dream, which is to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Return to TopThe Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) recently decided:
Wang Weizhong (王伟中) is appointed as a member, standing committee member, and secretary of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Party Committee (内蒙古自治区党委), and Sun Shao Cheng (孙绍骋) no longer serves as the secretary, standing committee member, and member of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Party Committee (内蒙古自治区党委);
Xu Kunlin (许昆林) is appointed as a member, standing committee member, and secretary of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee (辽宁省委), and Hao Peng (郝鹏) no longer serves as the secretary, standing committee member, and member of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee (辽宁省委).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 戴楷然
"Not many days after the letter was sent, I learned of President Xi Jinping's (习近平) reply. I am deeply honored and encouraged," said Hettie Grobbelaar, a former senior South African diplomat and honorary professor at the Institute of African Studies of Zhejiang Normal University (浙江师范大学非洲研究院), who is over seventy years old, in a recent interview with this reporter.
In March 2024, the 13th session of the China-Africa Think Tank Forum was held in Tanzania (坦桑尼亚). At the meeting, participating scholars enthusiastically discussed the upcoming Beijing (北京) Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (中非合作论坛) in September of that year. Grobbelaar suggested jointly writing a letter to President Xi Jinping (习近平), thanking him for his outstanding contributions to promoting China-Africa cultural exchanges and China-Africa friendship.
Grobbelaar recalled, "The letter was spearheaded by me, jointly written by 63 scholars from 50 African countries. In the letter, we warmly congratulated the successful convening of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党二十届三中全会), highly praised the historic achievements of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (中非合作论坛), and looked forward to the new session of the forum summit writing a new chapter for building a China-Africa community with a shared future and jointly building the 'Global South' modernization."
"Upon receiving President Xi Jinping's (习近平) reply, I read it carefully at the first opportunity," Grobbelaar said. President Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized in his reply that China and Africa have always been a community with a shared future. "This reflects China's beautiful expectations and firm commitment to a more magnificent future for China-Africa relations, and provides guidance for further deepening practical cooperation and continuing traditional friendship between Africa and China," Grobbelaar said.
At the 13th session of the China-Africa Think Tank Forum, nearly a hundred scholars from China and Africa reached the "China-Africa Dar es Salaam Consensus," issuing a China-Africa voice on the risks and challenges facing the world today. As one of the core drafters of the consensus, Grobbelaar clearly remembers President Xi Jinping's (习近平) encouragement to Chinese and African scholars in his reply: "I hope that you will, on the basis of the 'China-Africa Dar es Salaam Consensus,' increase research and exploration on the development paths of 'Global South' countries, China-Africa and South-South cooperation, and continue to provide important intellectual support for building a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future and safeguarding the common interests of the 'Global South'."
"'China-Africa Dar es Salaam Consensus' is an international consensus born in the Global South, expressing the common aspirations of the Global South," Grobbelaar said. In recent years, exchanges between scholars and think tanks in Africa and China have become increasingly frequent. "We will continue to work hard to continuously deepen the public opinion foundation for practical cooperation between Africa and China, build China-Africa cooperation into a model of South-South cooperation, and continue to contribute wisdom and strength to safeguarding the common interests of the Global South," Grobbelaar said.
In July of this year, Grobbelaar was invited to attend the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Civilizations Dialogue held in Beijing (北京), and listened to the reading of President Xi Jinping's (习近平) congratulatory letter on the spot. "The Global Civilization Initiative is constructive and has gained increasingly broad recognition and support from the international community," Grobbelaar said. The Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) advocates equal dialogue and exchanges between civilizations, providing important guidance for countries to achieve peaceful coexistence and common development. China insists on implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, responding to the international community's call for enhancing civilization dialogue and exchanges. Grobbelaar said that the world's civilizations are rich and diverse and cannot be measured by one standard. Mutual understanding, deepening communication, and seeking common ground while reserving differences are necessary to build consensus and strength for humanity to unite in addressing common challenges.
In Grobbelaar's view, President Xi Jinping (习近平) is the leader of a major country who cares about the future and destiny of mankind. "Today, the peace deficit, development deficit, security deficit, and governance deficit facing the world are increasing. President Xi Jinping (习近平) has put forward four major global initiatives from the perspectives of promoting global development, safeguarding common security, promoting exchanges and mutual learning, and strengthening global governance, clearly answering the questions of the world and the questions of the times." Grobbelaar said that African countries look forward to working with China to jointly promote the implementation of the four major global initiatives and inject more positive energy into human development and progress.
Grobbelaar worked in China for a long time and has personal experience of Chinese-style modernization. "Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), China adheres to the people-centered development concept, deeply promotes high-quality development, and has achieved world-renowned development miracles." Grobbelaar said that from modern metropolises to comfortable and leisurely beautiful villages, Chinese-style modernization has effectively enhanced the sense of gain and happiness of the Chinese people. China's achievements in scientific and technological innovation, green development and other fields provide useful lessons for African countries to achieve modernization.
At the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (中非合作论坛) Beijing (北京) Summit, President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed that China and Africa should work together to promote fair and reasonable, open and win-win, people-centered, diverse and inclusive, ecologically friendly, and peaceful and secure modernization. "President Xi Jinping's (习近平) proposition is visionary and rich in content, pointing the way for Africa and China to join hands at the forefront of the modernization process," Grobbelaar said. "In recent years, inspired by China's experience in Chinese-style modernization, African countries have actively explored modernization paths suitable for their own national conditions, paying more attention to self-reliance and self-improvement, adhering more to independent choices, and paying more attention to diversified development. Especially in the field of poverty reduction, the concept of targeted poverty alleviation proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and China's poverty alleviation experience based on local conditions provide a Chinese solution that African countries can learn from to eliminate poverty and develop and revitalize."
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (中非合作论坛). "Over the past 25 years, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (中非合作论坛) has withstood the test of time, continuously emerging with new vitality, and promoting the leapfrog development of China-Africa relations," Grobbelaar said. Under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (中非合作论坛) mechanism, Africa and China have nurtured fruitful results in infrastructure construction, agricultural modernization, education, cultural exchanges and other fields. "The two sides will further strengthen exchanges of experience in governance and administration, work together on the road to modernization, and continuously inject impetus into the modernization process of the Global South and the world," Grobbelaar said.
"As President Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized, facing the turbulent world situation, China and Africa need to strengthen unity and cooperation more than ever before." Grobbelaar said that the current global geopolitical conflicts are intensifying, and challenges such as unilateralism and protectionism are emerging one after another. Africa and China firmly practice true multilateralism, safeguard international fairness and justice, and defend the common interests of developing countries, and will continue to write a new chapter in the development and revitalization of the Global South.
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Achieving gender equality and comprehensive women's development is an important measure of social civilization and progress, the unremitting pursuit of the Communist Party of China, and the inherent meaning of promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. In 1995, China successfully hosted the Fourth World Conference on Women of the United Nations, and the *Beijing Declaration* and *Platform for Action*, unanimously adopted by 189 countries and regions, became a milestone in the global cause of gender equality. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women, China will soon hold a Global Women's Summit in Beijing (北京), injecting new impetus into the development of the global women's cause.
For 30 years, China has actively practiced the spirit of the Beijing World Conference on Women, firmly implemented the *Beijing Declaration* and *Platform for Action*, and has always been an important participant, promoter, and leader in the global women's cause, making important contributions to enhancing the well-being of women in all countries, including Chinese women.
Following the trend of the times, China has put forward its proposals for solving the difficult problems of women's development. Women are the pioneers of human civilization and the promoters of social progress. Without women, there would be no humanity and no society. Facing the new problems and challenges encountered by the global women's cause, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) stands at the height of human civilization and social progress, and with the broad mind of a leader of a major party and a major country, puts forward forward-looking Chinese proposals for promoting the development of the global women's cause, pointing out the direction for all countries to work together to promote women's development. At the Global Women's Summit in 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), focusing on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, put forward four proposals: "Promote the synchronized development of women and the economy and society," "Actively protect women's rights and interests," "Strive to build a harmonious and inclusive social culture," and "Create an international environment conducive to women's development," calling for accelerated action to promote gender equality and comprehensive women's development. In 2020, at the high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women, facing the severe situation of the COVID-19 pandemic spreading globally and women being the first to bear the brunt, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that in the process of fighting the pandemic and promoting economic and social recovery, special attention should be paid to the special needs of women, calling for "helping women get rid of the impact of the pandemic," "putting gender equality into practice," "promoting women to be at the forefront of the times," and "strengthening global cooperation on women's affairs," and proposed to convene the Global Women's Summit again in 2025, drawing a brighter prospect and a more splendid future for the global women's cause.
Promoting gender equality and sharing China's experience in achieving comprehensive women's development. Women are an important force in promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. China actively implements the basic national policy of gender equality, regards the development of women's cause as an important part of national governance, incorporates it into all aspects of the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and has established a comprehensive legal system for protecting women's rights and interests, including more than 100 laws and regulations. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the road of women's development with Chinese characteristics has shown vigorous vitality, the survival and development of women have continued to improve, and achievements in poverty alleviation, science, education, and health have been globally leading. 690 million Chinese women have simultaneously entered a moderately prosperous society in all respects, the proportion of women in colleges and universities in 2024 exceeds half, the proportion of women employed in the whole society exceeds 40%, the average life expectancy of women exceeds 80 years, and the World Health Organization has listed it as one of the 10 countries with high performance in maternal and child health. In today's China, "women hold up half the sky" is not only deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, but has also become a reality. From female astronauts who dream of space to poverty alleviation leaders who are rooted in the land, from great-country female craftsmen who strive for perfection to athletes who gallop on the field, women's development has always resonated with the process of Chinese-style modernization, and countless Chinese women have written chapters of struggle with perseverance, wisdom, and responsibility, contributing women's strength to the development of the country's cause.
Deepening exchanges and cooperation, demonstrating China's responsibility in promoting the progress of the global women's cause. The fate of women around the world is intertwined, and the development of China's women's cause is closely linked to the development of the global women's cause. As a natural member of the Global South, China actively helps women in Global South countries reduce poverty and develop. Juncao helps women in more than 100 countries find employment and has become a "happy grass" that benefits Global South countries. Public welfare projects such as the "Maternal and Child Health Project," "Happy Campus Project," "Spring Bud Program," and "Mother's Water Cellar" have taken root and blossomed around the world, improving the lives of hundreds of millions of women. Attaching importance to international cooperation in women's capacity building, training more than 200,000 female talents for more than 180 countries and regions, implementing empowerment projects totaling more than 40 million US dollars in more than 20 countries, carrying out more than 100 special training courses for women and children in Global South countries, creating a global digital empowerment women's development exchange and cooperation center, and supporting and helping women in all countries enjoy a wonderful life. Close people-to-people exchanges among women, with the All-China Women's Federation alone maintaining friendly exchanges with more than 420 women's organizations, institutions, and relevant UN agencies in more than 140 countries, building a bridge of mutual understanding and affinity among women around the world.
Practicing multilateralism and contributing Chinese wisdom to leading global governance in the field of women. The development of women's cause cannot be separated from a peaceful and tranquil international environment, sustainable development, and the important coordinating role of the United Nations. China has always supported the United Nations in playing a central role, earnestly fulfilling various international conventions such as the *Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women*, donating 20 million US dollars to UN Women since 2015, cooperating with UNESCO to establish an award for girls' and women's education, promoting the representation of women in the UN system, and striving to create an international environment conducive to women's development. Since 2012, nearly 30 women's conferences have been held within the cooperation frameworks of APEC, the G20, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, building an exchange platform for empowering women's cooperation. Vigorously leading the women's development agenda, supporting women to play an active role in maintaining peace and security, responding to climate change, public health crises, and humanitarian disasters, promoting the bridging of the gender digital divide, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the benefits of artificial intelligence, and jointly building a gender-equal digital future.
Thirty years have passed, and the spirit declared by the Beijing World Conference on Women has profoundly influenced and promoted the development of the global women's cause. Gender equality and women's empowerment have become important goals of the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 193 countries around the world have passed legislation against domestic violence, 112 countries have formulated national action plans for women, peace, and security, the social status of women around the world has been significantly improved, and the consensus on pursuing gender equality has been increasingly strengthened. At the same time, it should also be noted that more than 600 million women still live in war-torn areas, nearly 2 billion women and girls lack social security, violence, discrimination, and economic inequality against women still exist, and the development of the global women's cause has a long way to go. This Global Women's Summit is timely and of great significance, and will surely gather a broad consensus of unity and cooperation, gather a strong joint force to meet challenges, promote countries to work together, accelerate action, and **久久为功** (jiǔ jiǔ wéi gōng - "achieve success through persistent efforts," persistent efforts will lead to success), and make new contributions to the global women's cause and the progress of human civilization.
When the tide rises, it is appropriate to ride the waves; when the wind is right, it is good to set sail. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is willing to take this women's summit as an opportunity to work with all countries to jointly implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, accelerate the implementation of the *Beijing Declaration*, the *Platform for Action*, and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, jointly build and share a better world for all women and for everyone, and write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind.
(The author is an international affairs observer)
Return to TopThe "Global Innovation Index 2025" report recently released by the World Intellectual Property Organization shows that China's ranking has entered the top ten globally for the first time, firmly ranking first among the 36 upper-middle-income economies. Since 2013, it has risen a cumulative 25 places, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in terms of innovation. From the accumulation of basic research to breakthroughs in key core technologies, from running alongside and leading in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and new energy to the deep integration of the digital economy and the real economy, China's innovation power has gathered momentum. This is the fruitful result of implementing the innovation-driven development strategy and accelerating the construction of a strong science and technology nation, and it also injects strong impetus into global innovation development.
"Entering the top ten globally demonstrates China's prominent position as a global innovation leader," said Marco Aleman, Assistant Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, with high praise. In recent years, the "Tiangong" space station has entered a stage of routine operation, "Chang'e-6" has achieved lunar back sampling and return, and "Haidou-1" has completed a 10,000-meter sea trial... Major scientific and technological achievements have emerged in succession, constantly marking new heights in China's science and technology. 5G communication has achieved large-scale application, Beidou navigation provides global precision services, and brain-computer interfaces help paraplegic patients stand and walk... Technological innovation and industrial innovation are accelerating their integration, and the results benefit thousands of households. From having the world's largest number of R&D personnel to ranking first in the world for the number of high-level international journal papers and international patent applications for five consecutive years, China's foundation as a strong science and technology nation has become more solid, its strength in scientific and technological innovation has steadily increased, and it is increasingly becoming a leader in the field of high-tech innovation.
China's "acceleration" of innovation is inseparable from solid policy support and fertile cultivation soil. China has deeply implemented the innovation-driven development strategy, anchored the goal of building a strong science and technology nation, strengthened basic research and technological breakthroughs, and enhanced the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system, providing strong support for high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement. In 2024, China's total social R&D expenditure exceeded 3.6 trillion yuan, ranking second in the world in terms of total investment, and basic research expenditure reached 249.7 billion yuan, accumulating strong momentum for stimulating the innovation vitality of various talents. From supporting enterprises to participate in major national scientific research tasks to continuously optimizing tax preferential policies and opening up government application scenarios to enterprises, China's vast market space and rich application scenarios provide fertile soil for enterprise innovation. At present, there are more than 500,000 high-tech enterprises in China, and 524 mainland Chinese companies entered the global top 2,000 industrial R&D investment list in 2024. The vigorous growth of innovation entities injects a continuous stream of new momentum into China's economy and will surely contribute more wisdom and strength to global scientific and technological progress.
China's "magnetic attraction" of innovation is inseparable from the distinct background of open cooperation. As a builder and contributor to the global innovation network, China has always adhered to the principle that scientific and technological open cooperation benefits mankind, actively building international exchange platforms, deepening intellectual property protection, and implementing more proactive and open talent policies, accelerating the construction of an open innovation ecosystem with global competitiveness. To date, China has established scientific and technological cooperation relations with more than 160 countries and regions and signed 119 intergovernmental scientific and technological cooperation agreements. By deeply implementing the "Belt and Road" Science, Technology and Innovation Action Plan and comprehensively laying out the construction of "Belt and Road" joint laboratories, China is accelerating the paving of the road for cooperative innovation, and its influence as an important pole of global innovation continues to increase. An article in the German business weekly *Wirtschaftswoche* pointed out that China's technological strength and diversified demand for foreign investment are encouraging foreign investors.
Innovation is the primary driving force for development. China will inject new impetus into the world economy with the "acceleration" of innovation, work with all countries to build a more open and inclusive international innovation network, and contribute more to addressing global challenges and promoting peace and development.
Return to TopMaseru, Lesotho, September 30th (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of the National Assembly of Lesotho, Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, led a delegation to Lesotho from September 29th to 30th. He met with King Letsie III (莱齐耶三世) of Lesotho, Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro (马特凯恩), and President of the Senate 'Mamonaheng Mokitimi (莫基提米), and held talks with Speaker of the National Assembly Sephiri Motanyane (塞卡马内).
Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦) stated that China and Lesotho are good friends and good partners. During the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation last year, China and Lesotho established a strategic partnership. China appreciates Lesotho's adherence to the one-China principle and is willing to further strengthen mutual support with Lesotho. Taking the implementation of the Beijing Summit outcomes as an opportunity, China aims to strengthen exchanges at all levels, expand pragmatic cooperation areas, enhance exchanges of governance experience, and promote greater development in China-Lesotho relations.
The Lesotho side stated that Lesotho attaches importance to its relationship with China, highly appreciates the important concepts and initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平), firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and is willing to deepen strategic cooperation with China to continuously enrich the connotation of bilateral relations.
Return to TopSince the beginning of this year, Shandong Port Qingdao Port (山东港口青岛港) has continuously optimized its route network and improved its service functions, adding general cargo routes to North Africa, Central and North America, Southeast Asia and other places. The picture shows container ships loading and unloading containers in an orderly manner at Qingdao Port Qianwan Container Terminal (青岛港前湾集装箱码头).
Han Jiajun (韩加君) Photo (Image China)
Return to TopOn September 30, People's Daily, Pyongyang (Reporter Liu Rong (刘融)) On September 30, Martyrs' Memorial Day, Wang Yajun (王亚军), Chinese Ambassador to North Korea, led more than 70 people, including embassy staff, representatives of the Office for Commendation of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Martyrs stationed in North Korea, overseas Chinese in North Korea, Chinese-funded institutions in North Korea, media, and student representatives, to the Cemetery of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Martyrs in Sunan, Pyongyang (平壤市顺安), to pay their respects.
All personnel lined up neatly in front of the Martyrs' Monument and sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China in unison. Wang Yajun (王亚军) and his delegation presented flower baskets to the Volunteer Army martyrs, and all personnel bowed in silence and offered flowers and sacrificial wine to the martyrs' tombs.
Wang Yajun (王亚军) thanked the Workers' Party of Korea, the government, and the people of North Korea for their efforts in repairing and maintaining the Cemetery of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Martyrs, and said that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's participation in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. The Chinese and North Korean armies and people fought side by side, and the China-North Korea friendship forged with blood is a common and valuable asset of the two peoples. He expressed the hope that China and North Korea will strengthen cooperation to further improve the repair and management of the Volunteer Army Martyrs' memorial facilities and the publicity of the heroic deeds of the martyrs and the stories of China-North Korea friendship.
Return to TopBeijing, September 30 (Reporter Chen Xirui (陈熙芮)) Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) stated on September 30 that the core concept of the Global Governance Initiative is consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, demonstrating China's firm support for the United Nations, reflecting the common aspirations of the international community, and receiving widespread support.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: Recently, UN Secretary-General Guterres, President of the 80th UN General Assembly Baerbock, and others have stated that the Global Governance Initiative proposed by China has rich connotations and its core concepts are in line with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. During the general debate of this year's UN General Assembly, leaders of many countries spoke highly of the Global Governance Initiative. What is the spokesperson's comment on this?
"At this historical juncture of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, all countries are thinking about where human society is heading: whether to adhere to multilateralism or condone the return of the law of the jungle, whether to revitalize international cooperation or allow unilateral hegemony to run rampant," Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) said. From this year's UN General Assembly general debate, the general consensus of the international community is that the status of the United Nations must be maintained and global governance needs to be strengthened.
Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) said that President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the Global Governance Initiative, emphasizing adherence to sovereign equality, compliance with international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating a people-centered approach, and focusing on action-oriented approaches, providing a "Chinese solution" to solving global governance problems. The core concept of the initiative is consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, demonstrating China's firm support for the United Nations, reflecting the common aspirations of the international community, and receiving widespread support.
Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) stated that the Global Governance Initiative, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative each have their own focus and promote each other, and are systematic international public goods provided by China to the world in the new era, injecting stability and certainty into a turbulent world from four dimensions, demonstrating China's responsibility in international affairs. China looks forward to working with all parties to implement the four major global initiatives, so that the vision of peace and the dream of development carried by the UN Charter can become a reality and benefit the people of all countries.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 30th (Reporter Wang Jue (王珏)) On September 30th, the "Exhibition in Memory of the Southern Relocation of the Palace Museum's Cultural Relics," jointly organized by the Palace Museum (故宫博物院) and *National History and Culture* magazine (《国家人文历史》杂志社), opened at the Palace Museum (故宫博物院).
The exhibition is located in the Shenwumen (神武门) Exhibition Hall, displaying more than 60 sets of precious cultural relics, including bronzes, jades, porcelains, clocks, and paintings and calligraphy, and more than 100 sets of archival documents. With rich display methods, it reproduces the arduous journey of the southern relocation of the Palace Museum's (故宫) cultural relics during the Anti-Japanese War, their relocation and storage, and the magnificent and 跌宕起伏 (diē dàng qǐ fú - "ups and downs," describing a fluctuating or eventful situation) national memory reflected in it. The exhibition will last until December 31, 2025.
A symposium on the "Exhibition in Memory of the Southern Relocation of the Palace Museum's Cultural Relics" was held after the opening ceremony. Experts and scholars attending the meeting stated that the southern relocation of the Palace Museum's (故宫) cultural relics was an organic component of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, a protection and inheritance of China's splendid civilization, and created a historical miracle in the protection of human cultural heritage during the World Anti-Fascist War. It is necessary to scientifically and rationally protect and utilize the historical sites and ruins of the southern relocation of the Palace Museum's (故宫) cultural relics, do a good job in sorting out and researching the historical materials of the southern relocation of the Palace Museum's (故宫) cultural relics, continuously deepen the excavation of the historical and spiritual value of the southern relocation of cultural relics, and profoundly grasp its outstanding role in constructing historical memory and shaping cultural identity.
Return to TopIn 1945, China's meteorological undertaking started from the foot of Phoenix Mountain (凤凰山) in Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西). Over the past 80 years, the meteorological undertaking has continuously developed and grown, establishing a scientifically laid out and comprehensively integrated meteorological observation system. Meteorological services have become one of the most widely covered and socially popularized public services, and China's comprehensive meteorological strength has leaped to the forefront of the world.
Since the new era, deeply implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions on meteorological work, the meteorological departments have taken safeguarding life, promoting production development, ensuring affluent living, and maintaining ecological well-being as important strategic positioning. They have accelerated the modernization of meteorological science and technology capabilities and social services, continuously strengthening the first line of defense for meteorological disaster prevention and mitigation, protecting the well-being and health of the people, and empowering high-quality economic and social development.
This edition selects four stories, telling vivid practices from the perspective of those who experienced them, reflecting the significant achievements made in the meteorological undertaking.
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Li Xiyan (李希燕), Director of the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory (怒江傈僳族自治州气象台) in Yunnan Province (云南省)
"Progressive Meteorological Services Build a Lifeline"
By Li Maoying (李茂颖), reporter of this newspaper
On the evening of May 30 this year, in Dulongjiang Township (独龙江乡), Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County (贡山独龙族怒族自治县), Yunnan Province, torrential rain poured down like a waterfall from the sky above the Dulong River (独龙江).
At this time, the rainfall in Dulongjiang Township had reached 95.7 millimeters.
The Dulongjiang area has high peaks and steep slopes with shallow soil layers, and it rains for more than 300 days a year. Every rainy season, the steep terrain acts like a diversion channel, rapidly gathering rainwater and sharply increasing the risk of geological disasters.
Closely monitoring meteorological radar and satellite cloud images, and referring to numerical forecast conclusions, the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory analyzed and judged that the rain would continue, and it was estimated that the cumulative rainfall in the next 24 hours might exceed 150 millimeters. At this time, Gongshan County was still in a lower-level warning state, and the situation was very urgent.
"We immediately carried out the '1262' progressive service, continuously issuing warnings, clarifying that the 12-hour heavy rainfall area was the entire Gongshan County, and Dulongjiang Township was the 6-hour heavy rainfall area," said Li Xiyan (李希燕), director of the Nujiang Prefecture Meteorological Observatory.
The "1262" mechanism that Li Xiyan mentioned is a flood prevention warning response linkage mechanism established in recent years by the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government. The meteorological department forecasts areas with rainfall greater than 50 millimeters 12 hours in advance, accurate to the county (district) level, and forecasts areas with rainfall greater than 50 millimeters 6 hours and 2 hours in advance, accurate to the township (street) level; the local flood prevention department, based on the meteorological department's forecast, designates key prevention areas 12 hours in advance, pre-positions rescue forces 6 hours in advance, and transfers special key populations; and organizes the transfer of people in affected areas 2 hours in advance.
After the warning information was issued, the Gongshan County Flood Control Headquarters decisively raised the emergency response level, governments at all levels pre-positioned rescue forces, closed scenic spots, closed roads, and organized the transfer and patrol defense of the masses. Dulongjiang Township immediately upgraded its response measures, organized township and village cadres to transfer villagers in dangerous areas in advance, closed the Dulongjiang scenic area, and evacuated tourists.
Thanks to the early warning, more than 3,500 people across the state were evacuated to safety, achieving zero casualties.
Compared with the past, today's meteorological warnings are more accurate and timely. Li Xiyan introduced that Nujiang Prefecture has continuously increased the construction of observation station networks in recent years, and the resolution of numerical forecast models has also increased from more than 10 kilometers in the past to 1-3 kilometers. "Meteorological satellite cloud images, radar products, etc. can be updated in a few minutes, accurately locating township-level heavy rainfall areas, supporting forecasters to make progressive forecasts," Li Xiyan said.
From "passive disaster relief" to "active disaster prevention," the practice of responding to the Dulongjiang rainstorm is a microcosm of the continuous improvement and upgrading of the meteorological progressive service mechanism.
"Progressive meteorological services build a lifeline, and the public's awareness of disaster prevention is also improving," Li Xiyan said. Now everyone not only actively pays attention to the meteorological public account, but also asks how to receive warning information.
Currently, Nujiang Prefecture's meteorological warning information can be accurately delivered to the target population.
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In terms of safeguarding life safety, the meteorological department has established an emergency response linkage mechanism led by meteorological warnings, forming and continuously improving a progressive meteorological service model in practice, strengthening "calling" for imminent disaster warnings, forming a meteorological disaster prevention and mitigation system with Chinese characteristics, and minimizing the impact of major meteorological disasters such as rainstorms, typhoons, and droughts on people's production and life. Currently, the number of deaths caused by meteorological disasters has dropped to an average of less than 800 per year, and economic losses account for 0.3% of the gross domestic product.
Yu Weidong (余卫东), Chief Engineer of the Henan Provincial Institute of Meteorological Science (河南省气象科学研究所)
"The Weather is Unpredictable, Meteorological Services Cannot Stop"
By Zhang Wenhao (张文豪), reporter of this newspaper
In the golden autumn season, in a cornfield in Zhecheng County (柘城县), Shangqiu (商丘), Henan (河南), the plants are neatly upright with large, full ears.
However, in July this year, the corn leaves here curled into thin strips under the scorching sun. Yu Weidong (余卫东), chief engineer of the Henan Provincial Institute of Meteorological Science, discovered this situation in a timely manner.
On July 16, Yu Weidong discovered in the institute's high-standard farmland crop real-time monitoring system that the corn leaves in some areas of southern and eastern Henan began to curl.
"When the leaves curl up like this, it means that the plants are severely dehydrated. July is the vigorous growth and development period of summer corn. If it doesn't rain again, the yield will be affected," Yu Weidong said. He immediately checked the forecast for the next 7-10 days and found that there was still no effective precipitation.
In an emergency, Yu Weidong quickly organized a team to integrate satellite remote sensing and ground observation data to produce a soil moisture forecast map for the next week, accurately locking in key drought areas and key time periods.
"We must not only look at the sky, but also understand the farming season," he said. Issuing a warning before the critical value of crop drought tolerance arrives and taking immediate measures can avoid disasters.
On July 24, the Henan Provincial Meteorological Bureau and the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs jointly issued a high-temperature warning for the flowering period of summer corn.
A warning provided Henan with a head start in deploying agricultural disaster prevention and mitigation and scientifically guiding drought resistance.
The warning is the starting point, and the subsequent response is even more critical.
Yu Weidong and his team continuously wrote multiple special reports and sent them to relevant departments, proposing drought resistance measures. All parts of the province quickly launched "one spray and multiple promotions" and irrigation to conserve soil moisture. From July to August, Henan's cumulative irrigation area reached 124 million mu, and the drought situation was alleviated.
"During that time, I hardly ever got off work before 10 pm," Yu Weidong said with a smile. "Seeing the soil moisture relieved and the corn gradually recovering, I felt it was worth it."
Engaged in agricultural meteorological services for more than 30 years, Yu Weidong is accustomed to "racing" against the weather. From the initial manual observation to today's multi-source data fusion, from experience judgment to intelligent grid forecasting, he has witnessed and participated in promoting the modernization of Henan's agricultural meteorological services.
At present, Yu Weidong and his colleagues are nervously engaged in the "three autumns" meteorological service work, providing meteorological support for autumn harvest and autumn planting.
Yu Weidong believes that agricultural meteorological services must both "reach for the sky" - keep up with the forefront of science and technology, and "stand on the ground" - be rooted in farmland and serve farmers. "The weather is unpredictable, meteorological services cannot stop," he said.
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In terms of safeguarding production development, the meteorological department implements meteorological empowerment and benefit-enhancing actions such as ensuring grain harvest, ensuring smooth transportation, ensuring energy supply, and ensuring the stability of new quality productive forces, helping to build a modern economic system. At present, meteorological services have expanded to more than 70 major industry categories and are deeply integrated into the modern economic system.
Xu Jianan (徐佳男), Director of the Haiyan County Meteorological Observatory (海盐县气象台) in Jiaxing City (嘉兴市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省)
"Integrate Love into Every Sunrise Forecast"
By Liu Junguo (刘军国), reporter of this newspaper
At more than 4 a.m., the east turned fish-belly white, and everyone waited quietly for the first ray of sunlight to leap out of the sea... This summer, countless people came to Haiyan County (海盐县), Jiaxing City (嘉兴市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省) to watch the sunrise over the sea.
In recent years, "chasing the light" to watch the sunrise has become very popular in Haiyan. In 2024, 2,042,300 tourists flocked here. Behind the "chasing the light" craze is the silent guardianship of a group of meteorologists. They use professional meteorological services to turn tourists' anxiety of "waiting for the sunrise by chance" into the certainty of "enjoying the morning light according to the forecast."
In the summer of 2022, Xu Jianan (徐佳男), director of the Haiyan County Meteorological Observatory, led the team to start publishing simple sunrise forecasts on WeChat and Weibo.
However, the complex weather conditions in the Hangzhou Bay (杭州湾) area often made the forecast "inaccurate." At the same time, tourists' needs are also becoming more and more detailed.
Xu Jianan led the team to upgrade the sunrise meteorological service, collecting data on cloud cover, humidity, and wind force during the sunrise period over the years, and analyzing the formation law of fog in Hangzhou Bay. "We also ran to the observation deck to chat with tourists to understand their needs," Xu Jianan said. The team incorporated tourists' concerns about comfort, safety, and environmental beauty into consideration.
In September last year, the Haiyan County Meteorological Observatory formulated and issued a local technical specification - "Sunrise Viewing Meteorological Comprehensive Condition Level." The technical specification makes Haiyan's sunrise forecast more refined, not only forecasting the sunrise time and sunrise visibility index, but also forecasting the human comfort index, sunrise viewing safety index, sunrise viewing environment index, and sunrise viewing meteorological comprehensive condition level.
"Every meteorological element indicator that people can see now is backed by massive observations and data calibration," Xu Jianan said. The team calibrates the forecast conclusions based on the actual sunrise scene every day, and gradually increases the accuracy rate to 87%.
Now, the Haiyan Meteorological Observatory can make sunrise forecasts two days in advance, and can also tell tourists "there may be a sea of clouds at sunrise tomorrow, and the best viewing point is the 'Chihai Guantang' (敕海观塘) city balcony."
"I have been chasing the Haiyan sunrise with my camera for many years, and I used to run in vain because of the fog," said Guo Qiumin (郭秋敏), a photography enthusiast. Now with the sunrise forecast, I can often accurately capture the beautiful moment of the "golden-edged sunrise," "It is the meteorologists who helped us lock in 'beauty'."
From the original hand-drawn records to the precise cloud maps on the screen; from forecasting "whether you can see it" to guarding "seeing it comfortably"... Haiyan meteorologists frankly said: "Integrate love into every sunrise forecast, and blend it into the first ray of sunlight on the smiling faces of tourists."
The meteorological observatory's guardianship is also helping Haiyan's development. In 2024, the turnover of accommodation and catering in Haiyan County exceeded 689 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.1%.
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In terms of safeguarding affluent living, meteorological services are fully integrated into the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas and urban work, continuously promoting the equalization of public meteorological services, developing more personalized and customized meteorological service products, and continuously optimizing the meteorological service supply for people's better life. For example, refined meteorological forecasts cover 3,058 3A-level and above scenic spots and more than 50,000 attractions across the country; health meteorological warning products cover 17 types of risks such as influenza, ultraviolet rays, high-temperature health, and pollen allergies.
Zhao Shifa (赵世发), Senior Engineer at the Shaanxi Shangluo Meteorological Bureau (陕西省商洛市气象局)
"Opened the 'Door' to the Value Transformation of Climate Ecological Products"
By Gao Bing (高炳), reporter of this newspaper
In the mid-autumn season, Shangluo City (商洛市), Shaanxi (陕西), located in the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), is full of colorful forests.
As the only prefecture-level city in Shaanxi whose entire territory is located in the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains, Shangluo has a forest coverage rate of 69.6% and is also an important water source conservation area for the central route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, with abundant climate resources.
Safeguarding this green landscape, the meteorological department, as a scientific and technological support department, bears a heavy responsibility.
"Data lays the 'foundation', monitoring acts as the 'outpost', and 'numbers' support scientific decision-making." In the view of Zhao Shifa (赵世发), a senior engineer at the Shaanxi Shangluo Meteorological Bureau, it is crucial to build a "Qinling Climate Ecological Monitoring Station Network."
3 X-band weather radars, 2 ground-based remote sensing vertical observation systems, 376 regional automatic weather stations, Qinling National Climate Observatory... Today, Shangluo has built a multi-sphere observation station network for the Qinling climate ecosystem.
Zhao Shifa told reporters that a 28TB Qinling climate ecological data set jointly formed by multiple departments and integrated with multi-source data has now been formed, which has become an important basis for protecting the Qinling ecology and developing climate ecological resources.
The meteorological department has also carried out artificial rain enhancement operations to help ecological restoration, operating more than 10 times a year on average.
In recent years, Shangluo has begun to actively explore the path to realize the value of climate ecological products.
Walking into Tianzhushan National Forest Park (天竺山国家森林公园) in Shanyang County (山阳县), an electronic display screen scrolls information such as negative oxygen ion count, human comfort level, and cloud sea and rosy cloud forecast index. Many tourists gathered around the display screen, discussing the possibility of cloud sea appearing that day.
"In the past, tourists wanted to see the sea of clouds, relying entirely on luck," Zhao Shifa said. The meteorological department can predict the probability of cloud sea appearing 24 hours in advance, "The 'sea of clouds index forecast' formed based on this has an accuracy rate of 90%."
"We arranged the itinerary according to the forecast, and we really saw the sea of clouds," said Liu Yutong (刘雨彤), a tourist from Xi'an (西安), excitedly.
In order to activate ecological tourism resources, the Shangluo Meteorological Bureau also displayed the sea of clouds landscape of Tayun Mountain (塔云山), Jin Silk Gorge (金丝峡) and other places in the form of slow live broadcasts. Last year, the number of online viewers reached millions; in addition, it also created 17 scenic spots for viewing weather and climate landscapes such as red leaves, sunset clouds, and sunrise.
Walnut is Shangluo's "treasure in the mountains." In the walnut planting area, the meteorological department has set up multiple meteorological monitoring stations. "By analyzing the data, we can provide timely suggestions to farmers and protect the development of the walnut industry," Zhao Shifa said.
Today, the Shangluo Meteorological Bureau has explored and established a climate ecological product value transformation platform, and developed 63 types of refined service products covering 11 major categories including vegetation growth, carbon sinks, ecological agriculture, climate health preservation, and climate tourism.
"They are like a bunch of 'keys', opening the 'door' to the value transformation of climate ecological products," Zhao Shifa said.
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In terms of safeguarding ecological well-being, the meteorological department integrates into the integrated protection and systematic management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands, explores the path of rational development and utilization of climate ecological resources, implements ecological protection and restoration-type artificial rain (snow) enhancement operations, improves the quality and efficiency of wind energy and solar energy forecasts, and supports the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development. In the past 5 years, the national artificial rain (snow) enhancement operation has cumulatively increased precipitation by 186.5 billion tons, and the artificial hail prevention operation has reduced economic losses by about 64.3 billion yuan.
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Let's look at two scenarios.
From July 2nd to July 7th this year, Luding County (泸定县), Sichuan Province (四川省) experienced continuous heavy rainfall. Starting from 12:00 on July 1st, the Luding County Meteorological Bureau (泸定县气象局) initiated the "13131" progressive meteorological service model and issued the first warning information. At 21:40 on July 4th, a red alert signal for heavy rain was issued, and the county party secretary and county head were "called" by phone. After receiving the report, the Party Committee and Government of Lengqi Town (冷碛镇), Luding County, quickly organized 54 town and village cadres to implement emergency risk avoidance and transfer of 550 people in 170 households along the river, with no casualties.
At the end of July this year, the "Pollen Monitoring and Forecast" WeChat official account began to forecast pollen in summer and autumn. The forecast results released by the official account were jointly developed by the Beijing Meteorological Service Center (北京市气象服务中心) and Beijing Tongren Hospital (北京同仁医院) affiliated with Capital Medical University (首都医科大学), and were widely praised. A netizen commented: "Being able to get a warning before the pollen concentration rises allows me to take medication in advance, and I can basically control my allergies."
These two meteorological service scenarios, one is a traditional weather forecast and early warning service scenario, and the other is an innovative life meteorological forecast and early warning service scenario, which explain the constancy and change of the development of the meteorological industry. What remains unchanged is that traditional meteorological services fully assist in disaster prevention and mitigation; what has changed is that the breadth of meteorological services has continued to increase, and the accuracy of forecasts has continued to improve, and is deeply integrated into the economic lifeline and production life.
The meteorological service that people are familiar with is the weather forecast. In September 1945, China's meteorological undertaking was founded in Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西). In June 1956, the meteorological department began to release weather forecasts to the public. Today's weather forecasts, through technological innovation, have continuously improved their accuracy, and their comprehensive strength has reached the world's advanced level. From a large city to a small village, the meteorological department can carry out hourly forecasts. In recent years, on the basis of continuous improvement of accuracy, the meteorological department has explored the leading role of forecasting and early warning, continuously narrowing the "encirclement" of meteorological disasters, accurately focusing on the affected areas and issuing early warnings, forming a progressive meteorological service mechanism, and at the same time carrying out high-level early warning "calling" services for major weather processes. Accurate forecasts and detailed services play a powerful defense role and effectively build a meteorological defense line for disaster prevention and mitigation.
What people are less familiar with is industry meteorological services. This is a meteorological service provided to industries, such as meteorological services for agriculture, transportation, energy, ecology, health, and finance. This type of service monitors specific meteorological elements according to industry needs, develops relevant numerical models to carry out forecasts, and empowers industry development. At present, the industry categories of meteorological services have been expanded to more than 70. From aerospace and low-altitude economy to agriculture, ice and snow, and green economy, from ensuring that industries such as energy can cope with peak summer and winter to ensuring that natural landscapes are "predictable" and pollen allergies are "predictable," meteorological services can be seen everywhere. Meteorological services are comprehensively helping the high-quality development of the economy and society.
Looking back on the 80 years of ups and downs, the meteorological undertaking has achieved today's development achievements precisely because it has adhered to the principle of putting the people first. The needs of the Party and the country and the needs of the people have enabled the meteorological undertaking to find its development goals and continue to move closer to the mission of "more accurate." At the same time, it accelerates its integration into the tide of economic and social development, and continues to move closer to the requirements of "more refined," empowering and increasing efficiency for the development of all walks of life. The "resolution" of meteorological services continues to increase, the "granularity" continues to decrease, and it continues to contribute to the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
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Return to TopFinancial resources invigorate all industries, and insurance safeguards the lights of thousands of homes. As the pioneer and founder of China's insurance industry, the People's Insurance Group of China (中国人民保险集团股份有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "PICG") has always been in sync with the times and advanced with the country. Born for the people and prospering because of the people, it has bravely shouldered important responsibilities in serving national strategies, ensuring people's well-being, and promoting industry progress. It uses solid actions to play a strong voice in financial services for Chinese-style modernization.
This year is the closing year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the year for planning the "15th Five-Year Plan." PICG is aiming to build a world-class financial insurance group, firmly confident, maintaining its focus, and striving to write a new answer sheet for high-quality development.
Bearing the overall situation in mind, serving economic development with the power of insurance.
Finance is the lifeblood of the national economy. As the main force in the financial market, PICG always keeps the "big picture of the country" in mind, gives full play to the unique advantages of insurance funds as patient capital and long-term capital, accurately connects with the needs of the country and the expectations of the market, and serves major national strategies and consolidates the foundation of the real economy by doing a good job in the "five major articles" of finance.
In the field of technology finance, PICG has innovatively launched products such as "Kehui Insurance" and "Bidding to Take Command" industrial chain insurance, led the establishment of the Beijing Commercial Aerospace Insurance Co-insurance Consortium (北京商业航天保险共保体), and built the country's first technology achievement and intellectual property appraisal and evaluation center. While providing full life cycle risk protection for technology-based enterprises through business innovation, it actively responds to the national innovation-driven development strategy. As of the first half of 2025, PICG's technology insurance premium scale reached 11.9 billion yuan, underwriting 127,100 high-tech enterprises, effectively helping the development of new quality productivity, and injecting insurance momentum into the construction of a strong technology country.
In terms of green finance, PICG has integrated ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) concepts into its development strategy, ranking among the highest AA level in the MSCI ESG rating for the domestic insurance industry, and is also the only insurance company on the 2025 Fortune China ESG Impact List; the new energy vehicle insurance overseas project has been launched in Thailand and other places, becoming a representative enterprise of China's insurance industry's independent innovation and technology export capabilities to achieve new breakthroughs. On the underwriting side, PICG's green insurance undertakes risk protection of 131.6 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.3%; on the investment side, PICG's green financial investment assets reached 140.45 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%. Green has become a distinctive background color of PICG's high-quality development.
Caring for the masses, protecting and improving people's livelihood with a network of inclusive benefits.
The essence of insurance is mutual assistance. PICG always adheres to the people-oriented nature of financial work, takes protecting and improving people's livelihood as the foundation of its duties, and takes practical actions to help weave a dense network of people's livelihood protection, enhancing the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security.
In the field of inclusive finance, PICG actively participates in the construction of a multi-level social security system and broadens the coverage of inclusive insurance. On the one hand, it undertakes 1,373 policy-based health insurance projects, covering more than 1 billion people; on the other hand, it extends its service tentacles to weak links in traditional financial services such as small and micro enterprises, individual industrial and commercial households, new citizens, and farmers. "Zhuwei Insurance" provides 79.8 billion yuan of risk protection for 230,000 small and medium-sized enterprises, and agricultural insurance provides 1.44 trillion yuan of risk protection for 35.21 million farmers, vividly interpreting the responsibility and mission of "insurance is for insurance."
In the field of pension finance, PICG responds to the strategy of actively responding to the aging of the population, vigorously develops the second and third pillar pension insurance, the second pillar annuity management scale reaches 678.3 billion yuan, the third pillar personal pension insurance premiums continue to grow, and the commercial pension management asset scale doubles, contributing insurance solutions to cope with the aging of the population, reflecting the warmth and depth of financial services.
In the face of various natural disasters, PICG moves at the first sign of disaster and goes to the dangerous places, safeguarding the bottom line of people's livelihood with efficient claims settlement, demonstrating the responsibility of "People's Insurance." In the first half of 2025, PICG paid 2.76 billion yuan in major disaster claims, and catastrophic insurance covered 23 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities), protecting a population of 440 million people, effectively playing the role of the insurance industry as an economic shock absorber and social stabilizer.
Innovation-driven, improving service capacity through risk reduction.
Traditional insurance focuses on post-disaster compensation, while modern insurance emphasizes forward-looking risk reduction management. PICG deeply grasps this trend and actively promotes the transformation from "ex-post compensation" to "ex-ante prevention and ex-ante intervention," improving the level of risk governance through the new model of "insurance + service + technology."
Promote the upgrading of the agricultural insurance model, promote the modernization of agricultural insurance services through the widespread application of remote sensing monitoring, weather index insurance and other technologies, and help agricultural production accelerate the transformation from "relying on the weather" to "knowing the weather and working"; in terms of urban safety governance, innovate insurance types such as "community safety insurance" and "external wall safety insurance," deeply embed the insurance mechanism into the urban operation system, and help build a safe and reliable "resilient city."
In terms of digital finance, digital construction is a key engine for risk reduction and a major starting point for PICG to fully integrate the concept of digital finance into all aspects of risk management. While optimizing customer experience, it has realized the whole process upgrade of risk identification, pricing, and control. PICG has deployed a full-size DeepSeek model to promote the intelligent transformation of the customer service center; it has built a unified digital platform for risk reduction to provide grassroots with accurate risk management tools.
Reform and tackling key problems, stimulating endogenous kinetic energy through mechanism innovation.
To build a world-class enterprise, we must be brave to break the path dependence and seek greater development through reform. PICG takes "six reforms" as a breakthrough, focusing on headquarters capacity building, grassroots empowerment, customer sharing, digital construction, and cadre and personnel system reform, comprehensively promotes mechanism innovation, and demonstrates the courage and determination of self-revolution.
By optimizing the boundaries of powers and responsibilities between the two levels of headquarters and strengthening strategic control and line management, the overall synergy of the group has been significantly enhanced; a number of measures have empowered the grassroots, and the vitality of the grassroots has been effectively released; under the unified customer strategy of "one PICG, one customer, one account," the customer resource sharing mechanism has been gradually improved, and customer value has been effectively enhanced; the reform of the cadre and personnel system has been steadily promoted, and the position system, salary incentives, and cross-domain exchange system have been accelerated to provide talent support for high-quality development.
PICG attaches great importance to risk prevention and control, and coordinates the response to external risks and challenges and the resolution of existing risks: it proactively strengthens asset-liability linkage management, optimizes product structure, and steadily responds to the challenge of interest rate spread losses; it improves the risk control mechanism, leads compliant operation, takes the lead in actively implementing "reporting and acting in unison," promotes industry self-discipline at all levels, and fully demonstrates excellent risk control capabilities and operational resilience.
Party building leads, forging an excellent team with excellent work style.
Adhering to the Party's leadership and strengthening Party building is the fundamental guarantee for PICG's high-quality development. PICG always adheres to the Party's overall leadership, leads high-quality development with high-quality Party building, and ensures that financial work advances in the right direction.
The Party Committee of PICG Group insists on a strict tone, strict measures, and a strict atmosphere to achieve deep integration of Party building and business. Focus on carrying out reading classes and grassroots research, and drive Party organizations throughout the system to carry out special study and discussions; conduct in-depth grassroots research through "four noes and two directs" to demonstrate and drive problem investigation at all levels of the system; the headquarters organs take the lead in rectifying formalism, and the number of documents and meetings has been greatly reduced, strengthening a pragmatic and efficient work style. PICG optimizes its work style and strives to create a first-class environment with Party building as the guide, creates a clean and upright political ecology, and forges a financial cadre and talent team that is politically strong, capable, and has an excellent work style.
By strengthening political construction, PICG establishes correct business, performance, and risk views to ensure that growth is of high quality, value, and sustainability. By building a closed-loop responsibility system that runs vertically through the two levels of headquarters to grassroots institutions and horizontally covers all business segments, PICG integrates the Party's leadership into all aspects of corporate governance, transforms Party building advantages into governance effectiveness, and provides experience and reference for continuously improving the modern financial enterprise system with Chinese characteristics.
Taking solid steps towards a world-class insurance financial group.
After 76 years of hard work, PICG has grown into a comprehensive insurance financial group with assets exceeding 4 trillion yuan, and continues to deliver outstanding answers for high-quality development. Standing at a new starting point, PICG adheres to deeply cultivating the "five major articles" of finance and accelerates the construction of a world-class insurance financial group.
With perseverance and a mission on our shoulders. In the future, PICG will continue to move forward bravely, with "People's Insurance" as the background, with financial service to the country as the pursuit, with high-quality development as the pen, with reform and innovation as the ink, and with people's livelihood protection as the paper, strengthen functionality, enhance competitiveness, and guard the bottom line of risk, and contribute PICG's strength to comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
Data source: People's Insurance Group of China Co., Ltd. (中国人民保险集团股份有限公司)
Return to TopEveryone's story is a vivid footnote to the times. The passionate excitement in the songs of October, the landscape paintings on speeding wheels, the affectionate chants toasting the years... These words, like streams flowing into rivers and seas, resonate with the grand echoes of the era through the emotions of individual lives, converging into the same poem dedicated to the motherland.
To celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, starting today, the literary supplement will launch a series of special editions titled "Splendor of the Land," praising the flourishing motherland and paying tribute to the era we are jointly striving towards.
-- Editor
Return to TopBy: 熊召政
Seeing this expanse of water, a sense of intimacy, like meeting an old friend, welled up from the depths of my heart. The clear wilderness stretched as far as the eye could see, with the golden-dyed poplar forests of varying heights behind me, and the vast, clear-blue Juyan Lake (居延海) before me. Short pavilions with yellow leaves and winding banks with red maple leaves reflected on both sides; white gulls with folded wings and swaying reeds in the wind rippled on the water. After searching for a thousand miles, the monotonous wilderness along the way began to relive the years of fishermen singing in the evening, and the border history dried up in the desert quietly exuded charm.
Geography is the mother of history. In the north of the motherland, beyond the 40th parallel north, the outline of our rural settlements has changed again and again. In extreme cold, warmth is the direction people migrate to; on the cracked earth, water is the homeland people yearn for. Juyan Lake (居延海), this water area that exceeded 1,000 square kilometers in the Tang Dynasty, has shrunk year by year due to climate change, and eventually dried up completely due to the depletion of water sources and the destruction of vegetation. The misty waves that soaked the bright moon of the Qin Dynasty now only leave a lake basin with dust and smoke.
History sometimes stagnates, even regresses. But the era of revival will always come. At the beginning of this century, Juyan Lake (居延海), which had been dry for many years, finally ushered in its first wave. Now, the water area of Juyan Lake (居延海) has exceeded 40 square kilometers. Compared with the Tang Dynasty, it is still weak. But given time, who can say it won't surpass it? We are delighted to see that the era of creating epics has arrived.
Saying goodbye to swallows and welcoming geese, time flies. Over the years, I have traveled happily across the land of the motherland. Similar to the feeling of Juyan Lake (居延海), I have also experienced it on the Tumochuan Plain (土默川平原).
The Chinese people should be familiar with the folk song "Chile Song" (敕勒川) that has been passed down for thousands of years, right? "Chilechuan (敕勒川), under the Yin Mountains (阴山), the sky is like a yurt, covering all fields. The sky is blue, the wilderness is vast, and when the wind blows, the grass lowers to reveal cattle and sheep." How the Xianbei (鲜卑) people first sang it is no longer known. I think it should be a hoarse male voice, accompanied by the sharp eagle flute, singing out the thoughts and entanglements, farewells and concerns for this highland grassland.
Thousands of years ago or even earlier, the north and south of the Yin Mountains (阴山山脉) were almost all the homes of nomadic peoples. The herdsmen who were born, grew up, and buried there all regarded the grassland as the most beautiful paradise on earth. Bai Juyi (白居易) said "The grass on the original grows lush, withers and flourishes every year," which reveals the orderly seasonal changes. Wang Bo (王勃) said "The wild geese startled by the cold, their voices cut off at the shore of Hengyang (衡阳)," which implicitly implies the fragility of ordinary life in the face of major climate changes. Data shows that in the 12th and 13th centuries, the temperature of the Mongolian Plateau was 5 to 8 degrees Celsius lower than in the previous century. Extreme cold led to a sharp decrease in rainfall. During that period in Mongolia, grassland pastures were greatly reduced, and the Mongolians who depended on animal husbandry for survival were forced to migrate outward. The Chilechuan (敕勒川) at the southern foot of the Yin Mountains (阴山) lost its boundless and abundant pasture. Frequent droughts and cold led to the gradual desertification of this grassland.
People often say that history is a weathered old man, and sometimes it is like a naughty child. When the biting wind blows across the wilderness, turning the delicate fertile soil into coarse gravel, history does not say a word. It makes people unable to look back, unable to bear to see the desert and saline-alkali land standing side by side on this land. If nature is a book, for a long time, the book of nature displayed in Chilechuan (敕勒川) was unbearable to read.
The change of geographical markers is often unintentional, even unconscious. After the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Little Ice Age ended, and the temperature of the Mongolian Plateau rebounded. A large number of Jin (晋) and Shaanxi (陕) farmers, forced by livelihood, came to Chilechuan (敕勒川) through Zou Xikou (走西口), they plowed and planted, transforming a large amount of desertified land near the Yellow River into tens of thousands of hectares of fertile land. The original Chilechuan (敕勒川), where "the wind blows and the grass lowers to reveal cattle and sheep," became Tumochuan (土默川), where "rows of millet and sorghum are dense along the roads." Farming replaced nomadism, and villages replaced yurts. But this is not all. The herdsmen who have been reluctant to leave their homeland for generations are still squandering their youth on the remaining patches of grassland, guarding the oboos left by their ancestors. The difference is that they no longer ride horses, but ride electric donkeys to watch over their flocks of sheep.
Ecological destruction and restoration are both lengthy processes. The process of natural self-adjustment makes us realize that history is only a fragment of biology. From Chilechuan (敕勒川) to Tumochuan (土默川), from nomadism to farming, from leisurely white clouds to curling smoke, the land in the arms of the Yin Mountains (阴山山脉) is constantly changing its sense of belonging and honor. In complex experiences, some man-made factors influence it to return to the embrace of pastoral songs. In the late last century and even the beginning of this century, people who longed for happiness began to indiscriminately reclaim land, quarry stones, and even overgraze, causing the fragile ecology that was being restored to be destroyed again. The most beautiful northern scenery no longer makes us nostalgic, and flying sand and rocks are no different from the slaughter of war. Can fairy tales be restored? Can those arthropods, annelids, those scales, wings, those tall grasses and shrubs, etc., return to their former homes and settle down?
The answer is yes.
Since 2012, an unprecedented ecological restoration battle has been launched here. Based on the original intention of respecting nature and restoring nature, the executors have tailored a native plant configuration plan for this place and accurately drawn a "ecological map" for the new era. Great is this battle, magnificent is this move! More than 10 years have passed, and Chilechuan (敕勒川) has finally regained its vitality. In midsummer, when I lie in the colorful wild flowers of Scutellaria baicalensis, mountain onions, dianthus, irises, etc., and watch the lush greenery of cattle, sheep, Leymus chinensis, alfalfa, and Astragalus adsurgens complementing each other, I can't help but sigh: the Chilechuan (敕勒川) of the herdsmen and the Tumochuan (土默川) of the farmers, each show their own style and charm. Thinking further, only when those in high positions have worries about the country can there be the happiness of the people.
Happy with this homeland, full of vitality, and with a myriad of phenomena. On this ancient eastern continent, the vicissitudes of Juyan Lake (居延海) and Chilechuan (敕勒川) are not isolated cases. I have walked across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) time and time again, and I have also walked across the Northeast land time and time again. I have measured the great plains, great forests, great rivers, great grasslands, great snow mountains, great canyons, great deserts, and great Gobi deserts of the motherland with my own feet; of course, I have also walked through many big cities and metropolises. The brilliance of each journey and the splendor of each layer have made me deeply realize that whether it is the borderland or the Jiangnan (江南), whether it is the city or the countryside, they are becoming more and more pure and richer in this great change unseen in a century.
The people have expectations, and the country has no unfulfilled promises; restoring ecology is the king's business. Condensing the greatest virtue between heaven and earth, and doing the greatest good in the world. Our institutional advantages are demonstrating strength, and environmental advantages are also unfolding like a painting. Today, on the land of more than 9.6 million square kilometers, natural scenery broadens our horizons, and intelligent scenery brightens our hearts. Living in this country, there is no greater joy; with the favor of heaven, what more can one ask for!
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One
The fields are ripe.
The ears of grain sway in the sweetness.
The mountains are draped in red.
Standing tall in the clear blue sky.
People's hearts are surging.
Waving the arms of the forest.
To the god of my life, October.
Raise eighty-year-old vintage wine.
Fill it with eighty years of seasons.
Add a thousand snowflakes.
Three thousand waves of rivers.
I want to toast October.
This glass of wine celebrates the eternal peace of the mountains and rivers.
Blessing the people with joyful wine.
Putting a lifetime of dreams and striving.
Into the wine glass.
Turning the bitterness of the village into sweet blood and tears.
The reflection of mother's cane bending.
Into the wine glass.
I want to toast October.
Wine, the wine of life.
It is the combination of blood and history.
Settling in time.
And my wine is the combination of love and love.
The tempering of life and death.
This glass of wine is brewed from dying several times.
And living several times.
Every drop a sound of blood and tears.
Every point a feeling for the country.
It is the sun of my life.
Two
If you don't understand my life and death.
Don't understand the life and death of my village.
You won't understand the taste of wine.
It was one morning.
The village and the city wake up from their dreams.
There is a dazzling light on the horizon.
That is a capitalized name.
It's called: October.
The place of our land and life.
My hometown is boiling.
Roads and crops stretch into the wings of an eagle.
Three
Today, toasting October.
It's not just me.
I am with my hometown.
The patrol road is also here.
The camel bells of the Gobi Desert are also here.
Steel guns raise a toasting gesture.
Behind me—
The cross-sea bridge and the deep-sea tunnel.
Skyscrapers and village villas.
High-speed trains piercing mountains and Shenzhou (神舟) spacecraft flying in the sky.
The mystery of the Tianyan (天眼) telescope in the mountains and underground oil wells.
The splendor of modern cities and villages decorated with red and colorful decorations.
Are all here.
Standing in the shape of crops and mountains.
Toasting October.
Is to congratulate our bones and flesh.
Congratulate an immortal time.
I am willing to be drunk a thousand times and wake up again.
I laugh loudly in the aroma of wine.
I go crazy in drunkenness.
Let tears and wine flow together.
Flowing into the ocean of the earth...
Return to TopBy: 李晓晨
A few days ago, while listening to music, a clean and pure children's voice rang out from my phone. A little girl was singing "Today is Your Birthday." Upon closer inspection, I found that hundreds of thousands of people had listened to it, and someone commented: "Comrades, is the magnetic field weak recently? Come and feel the power of the motherland." This singing seemed to have some kind of magical energy, like a clear wind blowing through, smoothing out all the waves of the earth.
I recalled a special interview experience in 2019.
At the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) , I quietly listened to this song with 100,000 people. It started as a solo, then turned into a chorus. At first, it was clear and bright, and then countless voices joined in, majestic and powerful, enveloping the surroundings. The media area faced Tiananmen (天安门) Rostrum, just around the student choir, which could be said to be the closest place to the singing. As soon as the choir sang the first line of each song, those familiar lyrics immediately poured in from all directions—they had long been engraved in the DNA of us Chinese people, and once they sounded, they were eternal. Reporters crowded together, singing, dancing, cheering, and shouting. In front of us, 70 sets of floats and mass parade teams passed by in sequence; behind us, the golden characters 1949 and 2019 stood tall.
In the singing of October 1st, even the hardest heart could not remain indifferent, and even the weakest person felt that they were enough to stand tall.
I once had the opportunity to interview in Sansha (三沙), Hainan (海南), and boarded Jinqing Island (晋卿岛), the southernmost point of the Yongle Atoll (永乐环礁) in the Xisha Islands (西沙群岛). This island is not large, only 0.21 square kilometers. The most impressive thing was the director of the island's management committee and another dark and thin young man.
As night fell, we sat on the beach, and the young man began to tell his story. He was not yet 20 years old, and his shiny face was carved with hard edges by the sea breeze. When he didn't speak, he looked like a resolute statue, but when he opened his mouth, he was so lively and cheerful. Before being stationed on Jinqing Island (晋卿岛), he was a member of the Chinese peacekeeping force and had been to the easternmost part of the African continent. I asked him if he had any particularly proud and unforgettable things. He thought for a while and said, of course, the proudest thing was that one year when he was performing a mission abroad, he and his comrades recorded a video to send New Year greetings to the CCTV Spring Festival Gala (央视春节联欢晚会). He didn't expect that his father and mother, who were far away in the mountains, actually saw him, and he immediately became a hero in the village. During the Chinese New Year, the threshold of his house was almost trampled down.
"Like a hero," he said.
How can you say like? You are. I said very sincerely, you were before, and you are now.
"You can't compare with him," he lowered his head shyly and pointed to the tall director in the distance. "Do you know why he always limps when he walks? He injured his waist a while ago. A Philippine fishing boat came over, and he jumped in suddenly and flashed it. He didn't rest for a few days and climbed up again."
After he finished speaking, the surroundings suddenly became quiet. The stars twinkled, and a few large yellow dogs made satisfied snores. I sat there, listening to the waves lapping against the rocks again and again, the sound firm and gentle, as if the pulse of time had not shifted for a moment. Not far away, someone was slowly patrolling along the coastline in the light of a flashlight. That beam of light drew a trajectory in the dark blue night, illuminating the distance and the ocean.
It turns out that from a beam of light on this island to the chorus in Tiananmen (天安门) Square, it is actually the same song. The motherland, this word is never an abstract concept, but is composed of countless "thems" and "us." This singing comes from the heart and lasts forever. What it sings is the Chinese nation that we jointly guard and that is constantly growing.
Return to TopBy: 丁 涵
Sixteen years ago, as a freshman at the Central Academy of Drama (中央戏剧学院), I welcomed my first National Day in college. When the campus radio echoed with holiday notices, the cafeteria prepared a sumptuous pre-holiday dinner, and roommates were busily packing their luggage, I was left behind in Beijing (北京), spending the holiday alone because I couldn't get a train ticket home.
The dormitory instantly quieted down, the boisterous laughter of the girls was gone, and even the air felt several degrees colder. The campus also became desolate. The noisy voices on the playground had dissipated, leaving only a few chattering sparrows. Even half of the lights in the cafeteria were turned off. The cafeteria aunt at the only open window looked at me, seemingly with sympathy, and silently added an extra spoonful of braised pork to my plate.
For me, then 19 years old, it was the first time leaving my parents, the first time going away to study. In the unfamiliar city of Beijing (北京), I didn't have many acquaintances. Where should I go for the holiday, and with whom should I celebrate, to make this day not seem so lonely? An idea flashed through my mind: go to Tiananmen (天安门), to the center of the capital city of Beijing (北京), and spend this National Day with strangers from all over the country. What a meaningful and ceremonial thing that would be.
On the morning of October 1st, I set off early and took the subway to Tiananmen (天安门). The moment I stepped out of the subway station, it was as if I had fallen into a sea of people. Amidst accents from all over the country, tour guides of travel groups held up small flags, directing groups of travelers forward. Working people, backpackers, people pushing elderly wheelchairs and strollers, every face was beaming with joy. A foreigner pointed at a map and asked for directions. I racked my brains to answer in a foreign language, finally explaining the directions on the map to him. In the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd, I walked along the road with red flags fluttering, and Tiananmen (天安门) Gate Tower was close at hand. In an instant, an indescribable excitement surged into my heart. This magnificent red wall so close at hand was even more shocking than what I had seen on TV as a child.
Strolling in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), I enjoyed the sunshine, the autumn breeze, and the Chinese red everywhere, while also observing the various people around me. At the edge of the square fence, directly opposite the center of Tiananmen (天安门) Gate Tower, a family of three was holding up a yellowed old photo, trying to find the angle and pose to recreate the old photo. The difference was that the cute baby in the photo had grown into a graceful young woman. In front of the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑), a young father was giving his son a history lesson. The four- or five-year-old child stood solemnly, as if trying to deeply remember this unforgettable history. In front of the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (毛主席纪念堂), several elderly people sighed, regretting that they had not been able to come before it closed, and had not been able to send a bouquet of flowers to express their deep remembrance. At the foot of the steps in front of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂), the young guards, standing ramrod straight and tanned dark, had sweat trickling down under their peaked caps. The teammates who were changing shifts marched over, the two smiled at each other, stood at attention, and saluted... At that moment, I felt a surge of emotion. This was the National Day of the masses, and also my National Day.
That day, when I left, I stood on the overpass, looking back at Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) bathed in the twilight, and the crowded people were lining up again to embark on their journey home.
Sixteen years later, Beijing (北京) has become my familiar second hometown, but I still retain a sense of ceremony. This year's National Day, I still want to go to Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) alone for a walk.
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The plan to go to the Bashang Grassland to enjoy the autumn scenery during the National Day holiday is about to be implemented. Whether driving there or taking the high-speed train, it all leads to joy and comfort for me.
After retiring, I lived the rural life I had longed for for a long time, spending most of my time in Huailai County (怀来县), Hebei Province (河北省), northwest of Beijing (北京), in a small town by the Guanting Reservoir (官厅水库). During the sweltering summer days, a friend drove from Beijing (北京) to visit, saying that as soon as he crossed the Badaling Great Wall (八达岭长城), he immediately felt a cool breeze blowing, and the sticky feeling all over his body was swept away. How wonderful!
The friend's eyebrows flew and his expression was vivid as he spoke. This is not entirely an exaggeration. This place is north of the Great Wall (长城) and is called the Sai Bei (塞北) or Sai Wai (塞外) area. The world is indeed filled with a special atmosphere—the high and open sky, the clear and transparent sunlight and air, the vast and unrestrained wind, and the vibrant trees and crops shrouded, illuminated, and carried by them... Although I have lived here for a few years, I am still fascinated by the scenery here.
Retirement has not completely severed the connection with my past life. I sometimes receive invitations to participate in activities and need to return to the city 100 kilometers away. This is not difficult for me. After driving out of the community for more than 10 kilometers, there are two expressways that lead to the destination, one is the Jingzang Expressway (京藏高速) and the other is the Jingli Expressway (京礼高速). In less than two hours, I can return to my home in Beijing (北京).
During the journey, I enjoy the pleasure of 游目骋怀 (yóu mù chěng huái - "roam eyes indulge heart," to give free rein to one's eyes and thoughts; to enjoy the scenery). The Jingzang Expressway (京藏高速), which has been open for many years, meanders and undulates among the peaks and valleys in the area where the Yanshan Mountains (燕山) and Taihang Mountains (太行山) meet. As the wheels speed, the beauty of the four seasons is reflected in the eyes in turn—in spring, the pink apricot blossoms all over the mountains and plains sway lightly; in summer, the dense green forests and grasses are full of eyes; in autumn, the red trees and yellow leaves interweave into a brilliant color; and in winter, the rugged and bare mountains reveal their majesty and coldness. The Jingli Expressway (京礼高速) is a supporting transportation facility for the Beijing 2019 World Horticultural Exposition (北京2019年世园会) and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics (2022年北京冬奥会). The section I traveled through has five consecutive tunnels, the longest of which is nearly 6 kilometers. Various high-tech equipment, clear and distinct signs, soft-light outline reflective strips, and complete digital monitoring facilities are installed in the tunnel, making the passage safe and comfortable.
This is the transition zone from the North China Plain (华北平原) to the Mongolian Plateau (蒙古高原), and also the front line where the Central Plains regime and the northern nomadic forces have confronted each other for a long time. The mountains are stacked and the terrain is dangerous. As an important defense project, the winding Badaling Great Wall (八达岭长城) is built on the continuous ridges here.
Even decades ago, it was not easy to come here from Beijing (北京). In the early 1980s, I was still a student in Yan Yuan (燕园). Before the summer vacation of my junior year, all the students in the department took a bus to what was then called "Peking University No. 200" (北大200号), now the Changping Campus of Peking University (北京大学昌平校区), to participate in a week-long tree planting labor. The campus is located in a mountain depression a few kilometers northwest of Changping (昌平) urban area. The road was narrow, bumpy, and uneven. It took half a day for the car to arrive. Nowadays, my neighbor in the Beijing (北京) community goes to visit his son who is participating in a summer training camp there, and it takes at most an hour to drive on the Jingzang Expressway (京藏高速).
When driving through the Badaling (八达岭) area, you can sometimes see silver high-speed trains driving out of the tunnel, speeding past, and disappearing in the blink of an eye. This is the world's first 350-kilometer-per-hour intelligent high-speed railway, the Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-Speed Railway (京张高铁). Together with several expressways, it constitutes the transportation artery of this area.
More than 100 years ago, the "predecessor" of the Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-Speed Railway (京张高铁), the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway (京张铁路), was built in the mountains here. It was the first trunk railway designed and built independently by the Chinese. The person in charge of this project was Zhan Tianyou (詹天佑), who was known as the "Father of Chinese Railways."
One day in the summer of last year, I drove to the Zhan Tianyou Memorial Hall (詹天佑纪念馆) on the north side of the Badaling Great Wall (八达岭长城), which is built above the Badaling Tunnel (八达岭隧道) of the Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-Speed Railway (京张高铁). Going up to the second floor of the memorial hall, the scenery in all directions can be seen. Two towering mountains extending from southeast to northwest sandwich a nearly 20-kilometer-long mountain stream valley, which is the Guancou (关沟), an ancient transportation route from the North China Plain (华北平原) to the Mongolian grasslands. In front of me is a relatively open area of the valley, which has become the passage for several highways and railways. Not far below is the 350-kilometer-per-hour Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-Speed Railway (京张高铁), and at the foot of the mountain opposite is the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway (京张铁路), which was built more than 110 years ago and had a speed of only 35 kilometers per hour at that time. The two Beijing-Zhangjiakou (京张) lines span a century of long time and are a witness to the development of China's railways. Looking up, a sense of time and space tension rushes towards me, making me feel a lot of emotions.
Sometimes, I also take the high-speed train to travel between Beijing (北京) and this residence.
The train departs from Beijing Qinghe Railway Station (北京清河高铁站), accelerates rapidly, and the continuous and uneven buildings and the endless stream of people outside the window quickly turn into boundless wilderness and green corridors. After passing through a tunnel more than ten kilometers long, the sparkling waves of Guanting Reservoir (官厅水库) appear in front of you. In just half an hour, you will arrive at the destination, Donghuayuan Railway Station (东花园高铁站).
Walking out of the station, I got into the car parked in the nearby parking lot and drove along a Kangqi Highway (康祁公路) connecting Beijing (京) and Hebei (冀) to my residence more than ten kilometers away. Over the past few years, the scenery on both sides of the road has been deeply engraved in my mind: in spring, tender green and supple branches and leaves bloom on the hard and twisted old grape vines; in summer, the lush and dense cornfields extend to the sky; in autumn, patches of crabapple trees are covered with bright red and translucent fruits; in winter, a row of barrier-like mountain peaks on the north bank of the reservoir are covered with white snow... As the seasons change, the earth reveals endless beauty.
As the wheels speed, the abundant vitality of this ancient land, 周而复始 (zhōu ér fù shǐ - "cycle and begin again," to circulate endlessly; to recur).
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