Summary: The article discusses China's achievements during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period (2021-2025) under the leadership of the CCP with Xi Jinping at its core, focusing on the implementation of the new development philosophy, the construction of a new development pattern, and the promotion of high-quality development. It highlights the development of new productive forces, ecological civilization, and cultural confidence. The article also mentions China's commitment to green development and its climate change goals, as well as its approach to reform and opening up. The article states that China is committed to the path of Chinese-style modernization, which foreign media claim combines innovation, strategy and forward-thinking.
Summary: The article highlights Xi Jinping's emphasis on developing a universal childcare service system (普惠托育服务体系) to support families and promote long-term population balance, stating that the state should increase financial support for relevant public services. It notes the increase in childcare facilities and subsidies across the country to alleviate the burden of raising young children. The article cites a goal of increasing the number of childcare places per thousand people to 4.5 this year, and adding 660,000 inclusive childcare places. The piece also mentions tax deductions and subsidies for families with young children to reduce costs, with over 1300 counties implementing related support policies. The United States and U.S.-China relations were not mentioned in the article.
Summary: This article discusses the transformation of Beikengshan Village (nicknamed "Eighteen Houses Village") in Fujian province, where Xi Jinping visited three times during his tenure in Fujian. The village has moved from poverty to rural revitalization through housing renovation, road construction, and developing tourism. Villagers are converting their old houses into民宿 (B&Bs) and engaging in agritourism, increasing their income. The focus is on improving infrastructure and strengthening the local leadership to promote sustainable development. The article highlights the commitment to long-term planning and rural development.
Summary: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Oregon State Senate President Wagner in Beijing. Han stated that Xi Jinping and Donald Trump had reached important consensus through multiple phone calls this year. He expressed hope that the U.S. would work with China to find a way for the two major countries to coexist peacefully and cooperatively. Wagner reciprocated by emphasizing the importance of U.S.-China local cooperation and indicating the Oregon State legislature had passed measures to strengthen exchanges with Chinese provinces and cities.
Summary: The article highlights China's 5.2% economic growth in the first three quarters of the year, attributing it to the implementation of the "new development concept" focused on innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and shared benefits. It emphasizes technological self-reliance in areas like semiconductor manufacturing and the development of green energy sectors like photovoltaics. The importance of opening up is mentioned, specifically citing the Hainan Free Trade Port as an example of promoting both domestic and international economic cycles. China's commitment to carbon emission reduction is also noted.
Summary: The National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced the addition of 22 new sites, including the Sanggan River in Shanyin County, Shanxi Province, to the list of nationally important wetlands, bringing the total to 80. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has been advancing wetland protection and restoration, leading to the addition and restoration of over one million hectares of wetlands. China has established a tiered management system for wetlands, designating international, national, and provincial sites. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article focuses on expert discussions regarding the first volume of "Xi Jinping's Economic Anthology." The experts emphasize the importance of a holistic, nationwide approach ("全国一盘棋思想") to enhance the resilience of China's economic development. The piece also includes reports on local stories related to improvements in people's livelihoods during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this excerpt.
Summary: Ahead of Hainan Free Trade Port's (FTP) island-wide customs operation in December, the article highlights policy implementation and its positive impact. Hainan FTP's processed value-added tariff exemption policy has facilitated 11.08 billion yuan in domestic sales, exempting 860 million yuan in tariffs since the 14th Five-Year Plan. The "zero tariff" policy on raw materials has led to 27.06 billion yuan in imports and 5.09 billion yuan in tax reductions. Streamlined ship registration procedures and preferential policies are attracting companies to register under the "China Yangpu Port." Companies are preparing for the opportunities and benefits brought by the FTP.
Summary: According to an official from Hainan's Free Trade Port (FTP) development office, preparations are underway for the island-wide customs closure ("封关运作") scheduled for December 18th. The official highlighted the challenges and progress made in developing the necessary policies and infrastructure for the FTP, including 64 related tasks. The work included research and development of the "first line" liberalization policies and "second line" regulatory systems. The author mentions collaboration with various departments and research to successfully implement the project. The author hopes for the smooth operation of the customs closure and tangible benefits for the people.
Summary: Hainan Free Trade Port is experiencing increased resource aggregation due to preferential policies such as tariff exemptions for domestic sales of processed goods and "zero tariffs" on raw materials. Local cadres and the public are working to implement these policies effectively, attracting businesses and promoting entrepreneurship. The island-wide customs closure operation will bring opportunities to residents, benefiting both locals and external talent. These efforts are expected to expand the Free Trade Port's network.
Summary: Following record rainfall in late July 2025 that caused widespread damage in Luanping County, Hebei Province, local officials and party members mobilized to lead disaster relief and reconstruction efforts. Focus was placed on repairing damaged homes, restoring agricultural land, and supporting local businesses. Party cadres like Dong Jianguo and Sun Huimin worked to ensure residents could return to normalcy, coordinating resources and providing assistance. As of late September, significant progress had been made in repairing damaged homes and restoring agricultural production. Ma Xuemin highlighted the role of party leadership in the recovery efforts.
Summary: The article discusses the successful renovation of the old Bawangsi residential district in Shenyang, Liaoning province. Residents were consulted throughout the planning and execution of the project, which included improvements to infrastructure and building facades. These renovations have greatly improved the living conditions for residents, with the installation of new amenities and services such as facial recognition entry. Nationally, over 240,000 old urban residential areas were renovated during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, benefiting 40 million households and 110 million residents. There is no discussion of the United States in this article.
Summary: This article describes the positive experience of a 68-year-old resident in the Bawangsih neighborhood of Shenyang's Dadong district, Liaoning province, regarding the renovation of their aging residential compound. Residents were consulted throughout the process, and their input was incorporated into design changes, such as altering a pavilion's roof. The renovations included improved waterproofing and insulation, as well as the installation of elevators subsidized by the government. The resident expresses satisfaction with the improved living conditions and community spirit.
Summary: This article discusses the positive impact of renovating old residential areas in China. Residents express satisfaction with improvements like leak repairs and elevator installations, which address their pressing needs. The renovation process emphasizes resident input and participation, ensuring the upgrades align with their desires. Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, a significant portion of the population has benefitted from these renovations. The revitalized neighborhoods foster a sense of optimism and improve the quality of life for residents.
Summary: Six Chinese government departments jointly issued guidelines to strengthen the construction of modern agricultural service centers. The guidelines emphasize market orientation and adapting to local conditions to upgrade agricultural socialization services. These centers will focus on serving small farmers by coordinating resources and collaborating with public service institutions. They aim to address weaknesses in commercial services and optimize resource allocation through various means, including technology and cooperation with rural collectives. The effort also promotes the integration of public and commercial services.
Summary: The CR450 bullet train prototype recently reached a top speed of 453 km/h during testing, with a relative meeting speed of 896 km/h. Since its rollout at the end of last year, the CR450 has undergone multiple rounds of testing and successfully reached 450 km/h with qualified indicators. Currently undergoing operational assessment on the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu high-speed railway, the CR450 needs to run 600,000 kilometers to assess its stability and reliability. The CR450 accelerates to 350 km/h in 4 minutes and 40 seconds, 100 seconds faster than the CR400, due to an improved permanent magnet traction system, decreased wind resistance and other adjustments. Comprehensive testing closer to actual operation will be carried out on the Chengdu-Chongqing section of the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu high-speed railway next year.
Summary: The article highlights China's advancements in technological innovation during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, citing achievements in areas like quantum technology, space exploration, and 5G. International figures are quoted praising China's innovation ecosystem and its impact on global development, with the World Intellectual Property Organization ranking China 10th globally in innovation. The article emphasizes how these innovations are improving the lives of Chinese citizens through applications in areas such as smart cities and digital governance. China is also portrayed as actively promoting international cooperation in science and technology through various initiatives and partnerships with countries around the world. There is no discussion of U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: China's economy grew by 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2023, providing certainty to the global economy amid global economic uncertainty. China's economic resilience is demonstrated by its diversified trade, with exports expanding in new sectors. Domestic consumption contributed significantly to China's growth, alongside industrial upgrades and the rise of new energy sectors. China's economic policies are focused on high-quality development and technological innovation and upgrading traditional industries. China remains a key driver of global economic growth, contributing about 30% annually.
Summary: The first International "Granma Uprising Festival" was held in Havana, Cuba, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Communist Party's newspaper *Granma* and the youth newspaper *Rebel Youth*. The event was attended by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with over 100 media, culture, and research representatives from 36 countries to discuss challenges and opportunities in the new media era and amplify the voice of the Global South. Participants emphasized embracing new media and AI, and highlighted the importance of the Global South in international communication, noting the crucial role of countries like China in promoting global development and a fairer global governance system. Li Zongyuan, curator of the Museum of the History of the Communist Party of China, expressed a desire to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Cuban cultural institutions. The People's Daily booth showcased China's achievements, including the "Belt and Road" initiative.
Summary: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo JiaKun stated that the newly opened International Mediation Institute (IMI) in Hong Kong will inject positive legal energy into building a community with a shared future for mankind and help Hong Kong become a "mediation capital." Guo noted the IMI's alignment with Xi Jinping's global governance initiatives, highlighting its principles of harmony, fairness, and shared benefits. He mentioned Wang Yi attended the signing ceremony in May. Guo further emphasized the rapid establishment and operation of the IMI, with 37 countries signing the convention. Guo welcomed more countries to join and cooperate with the IMI.
Summary: The Chinese icebreaker "Xuelong 2" recently concluded a five-day visit to Thailand, marking the first time a Chinese polar research vessel has visited the country. Princess Sirindhorn of Thailand and Thai researchers toured the ship, which hosted joint academic conferences and exhibitions. Thai scientist Anupap Panipong highlighted that 17 Thai scientists have participated in China's polar expeditions and expressed hope for further collaboration, noting that scientists from countries like Russia, Malaysia, and Norway have also participated in Chinese polar expeditions. Anupap emphasized that China promotes open cooperation in international polar affairs, supporting relevant countries in participating in polar expeditions and jointly addressing the challenges of climate change.
Summary: A delegation of Sinologists from Europe and the United States, organized by the China International Exchange Association, visited Fuzhou, Fujian province to discuss cultural exchange and publishing cooperation with Chinese representatives. The delegation included 12 scholars from 9 countries, including Italy, the United States, and Belgium. Among those photographed were Li Le, deputy editor of the U.S.-based *Chinese Book Review*, and Gabriel Rojo, a professor at the East Asia Research Institute of the University of Valencia in Spain. The purpose of the visit was to explore new opportunities for cooperation in publishing. The Xinhua News Agency reported on the event.
Summary: The 18th meeting of the China-Russia Humanitarian Cooperation Committee's Media Cooperation Sub-Committee was held via video link, with opening remarks from Dong Xin, Deputy Director of China's National Radio and Television Administration, and Cherkasova, Russia's Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media. Participants agreed that media exchanges have strengthened China-Russia relations over the past year, contributing to international fairness and global governance reform. The two countries engaged in practical cooperation in various fields, including joint projects commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. Over seventy key cooperation projects were planned for the coming year.
Summary: A Chinese cultural festival themed "Mutual Learning Among Civilizations, Friendship Lasts Forever" was held at Egypt's Badr University in Cairo. The event featured cultural experiences and performances, including a Chinese martial arts display by Egyptian students. Badr University President Ashraf Shehhi noted the close cooperation between Egypt and China in infrastructure, trade, technology, and education under the Belt and Road Initiative. He emphasized that the two countries are not only partners but also friends moving forward together, with culture, economics, and popular sentiment firmly connected through this new era of the Silk Road.
Summary: Qingxi Village in Hunan province is leveraging literature to drive rural revitalization, transforming itself into a cultural tourism destination. Backed by the Chinese Writers Association, the village has established 22 book houses named after famous Chinese writers, attracting tourists and boosting the local economy. Villagers are actively participating in literary activities, with reading and cultural performances becoming increasingly popular. The village has seen a significant increase in tourism revenue and visitors this year.
Summary: The article discusses the transformative impact of literature on Qingxi Village, highlighting its role in rural revitalization. Villagers have embraced reading and literary activities, leading to changes in lifestyles, attitudes, and economic development. The article cites other examples of literature fostering rural development, such as in Ningxia and Guangdong. It concludes by expressing hope for more villages to experience similar literary-driven revitalization.
Summary: State Councillor Chen Yiqin addressed the opening of the 23rd China International Talent Exchange Conference via video, emphasizing China's commitment to attracting global talent under the leadership of the CCP Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core. Chen stated that China will continue to expand high-level opening up and optimize the talent development environment during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. She expressed hope that foreign experts and Chinese employers would deepen cooperation and contribute to addressing global challenges. The conference, themed "Gathering Global Talents, Seeking Cooperation and Win-Win Results," was co-hosted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) and the Shanghai Municipal Government. The conference attracted over 2,600 foreign experts from more than 110 countries and regions.
Summary: Kunshan city in Jiangsu province is promoting diversified planting models like rice-oilseed and rice-wheat rotations to improve land utilization. These efforts are intended to contribute to the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas. The article highlights agricultural machinery operators harvesting rice in the city's Qiandeng town, showcasing the practical application of these methods. The article does not discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article broadly discusses China's achievements during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period (2021-2025) and outlines the strategic direction for the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan." It highlights the importance of adhering to the "New Development Philosophy," promoting high-quality development, and constructing a "New Development Pattern." The article emphasizes innovation, coordinated regional development, green initiatives, and improved living standards as key components of China's modernization drive. It also mentions China's commitment to addressing climate change and expanding high-level opening-up, framing these efforts as distinct from Western models and contributing stability to a changing world.
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Summary: This article discusses the rise of popular sporting events in China, such as "Su Chao" in Jiangsu, and attributes their success to "humanistic economics." It argues that these events, rooted in community engagement and local culture, drive consumption and promote regional development. The author emphasizes the importance of leveraging local cultural assets to attract tourists and create sustainable growth. The piece highlights how these sporting events foster a sense of unity and reflect China's vitality, ultimately contributing to the spirit of Chinese-style modernization. It is an example of cultural activities boosting the economy.
Summary: This article summarizes three reader submissions to the People's Daily discussing how to maintain the vibrancy of traditional Chinese festivals. The authors suggest that while traditions evolve, the core cultural and emotional significance should be preserved, emphasizing cultural identity, interpersonal connections, and hometown memories. They advocate for blending old customs with new forms of expression to engage younger generations, such as incorporating modern elements like light shows and creative markets alongside traditional practices. Ultimately, the authors argue that fostering active participation is key to ensuring the continued relevance and appeal of these festivals. The United States and U.S.-China relations were not mentioned in the article.
Summary: The 138th Canton Fair has opened in Guangzhou, showcasing over one million new products developed in the last year and a similar number with independent intellectual property rights. The fair features nearly 800,000 products debuting at the event, including a newly established smart healthcare zone exhibiting innovations like intelligent monitoring and surgical assistance devices. The event also includes a service robot zone featuring leading companies displaying humanoid robots and robotic dogs. This year's fair emphasizes innovation and intelligent technologies.
Summary: Recent reports highlight China's water management strategies, specifically the Yellow River's sediment control project, which has deposited over 3.5 billion tons of sediment into the sea since 2002. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project has transferred over 83 billion cubic meters of water to 195 million people in 48 cities. These projects aim to address water resource imbalances and promote coordinated development by transferring water. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and adapting to natural laws to achieve balance and unlock regional development potential. It advocates for a problem-solving approach to foster new development opportunities and tackle issues like regional disparities.
Summary: An article in *Worker's Daily* discusses the overzealous restrictions imposed by some scenic areas in China, such as prohibiting the collection of fallen leaves. The piece argues that while environmental protection is important, such "one-size-fits-all" bans negatively impact visitor experience and are often unnecessary, as limited collection of leaves has minimal environmental impact. The article suggests more nuanced approaches, like designated collection areas or processing leaves into souvenirs. Ultimately, the piece advocates for a more balanced approach between conservation and utilization to promote ecological awareness. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article highlights two recent instances of cross-cultural heroism: a South Korean coast guard officer, Lee Jae-seok, who died saving a Chinese man, and a Chinese tourist, Yang Bo, who rescued a Japanese woman from the sea. The piece argues these acts of selfless bravery foster goodwill and understanding between nations, bridging divides and promoting mutual trust. It emphasizes that people-to-people exchanges, like cultural events and trade, help dispel misunderstandings and bring countries closer. By fostering empathy and cooperation, the article suggests, nations can better address global challenges and move towards a shared future. The article does not mention the United States.
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Summary: This article emphasizes the Chinese Communist Party's commitment to improving people's livelihoods and ensuring their well-being as a central task of Chinese-style modernization during the "Fourteenth Five-Year Plan" period. It highlights achievements in poverty alleviation, education, social security, and healthcare, aiming to create a society where basic needs are met. The article stresses the importance of addressing both immediate concerns and long-term development goals to enhance the happiness and satisfaction of the Chinese people. The article is intended to show measurable benefit to the lives of ordinary Chinese people. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the expansion of childcare services in Dongying, Shandong, specifically focusing on the opening of new "托班" (toddler classes) at the Shikuo Town Central Kindergarten. These services address the needs of young families, particularly those working in the Dongying District Chemical Industrial Park, by providing affordable and accessible childcare. The expansion of these services aligns with Xi Jinping's stated desire for children to thrive and reflects national policy to increase the availability of childcare, with the goal to alleviate the burden on families and boost social vitality.周凯, the director of the Dongying District Health Bureau, notes that the district has already opened 23 inclusive childcare institutions with 793 inclusive childcare slots. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on the improvements in education in rural China, specifically highlighting the changes at Longjiawan Elementary School in Yunnan Province. It emphasizes the government's commitment to equitable education, noting upgrades to facilities, increased numbers of qualified teachers, and enriched curriculum offerings at the school. Teacher Shen Demei, who has been at the school for many years, has seen the school improve and former students now returning to teach. The school focuses on the wellbeing of the students, many of whom are left behind, and helps them grow and achieve their dreams.
Summary: This article profiles Jiang Yuhe, a young woman who won a gold medal in the 2022 WorldSkills Competition in chemical laboratory technology, representing a "zero breakthrough" for China in that event. Overcoming initial career struggles due to limited education, Jiang mastered her skills at Henan Chemical Technician College. She now teaches at the college and mentors other students in the field, some of whom have gone on to find well-paying jobs. The article highlights the importance of skilled labor and technical expertise in China's development, noting the large number of skilled workers in the country. The story of Jiang is presented as an example of how skills can improve one's life in China.
Summary: The article discusses the implementation of "院府合作" (hospital-government cooperation) in Nanjing's Qixia district, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare in underserved areas. Under this initiative, experts from top-tier hospitals, such as Dr. Jiang Xueyong from the Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital, regularly consult at community health centers. This allows residents like Liu Ting, a beneficiary of the program, to receive specialized treatment without needing to navigate the often-overburdened larger hospitals. The effort aligns with Xi Jinping's call to expand and balance the distribution of quality medical resources. The program has increased patient satisfaction and access to specialized care, particularly in fields like cardiology and pediatrics.
Summary: This article highlights the development of China's elderly care service system, focusing on the Zhu Jiaying Community Elderly Care Service Center in Hanzhong, Shaanxi. The center provides various services, including healthcare, meals, and companionship, aiming to improve the quality of life for senior citizens. It emphasizes the importance of making elderly care services accessible and tailored to the needs of the elderly, ensuring they feel cared for and supported. The piece references Xi Jinping's emphasis on a happy later life for the elderly, illustrating the national effort to build a comprehensive养老 system. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on the relocation of over 400,000 people in Gansu province from ecologically vulnerable or geologically hazardous areas into newly constructed communities like the Jinshan community in Liangzhou District, Wuwei City. Ru Shuhua, a resident of the Jinshan community, recounts her family's positive experience moving into a new home with improved amenities and reduced environmental risks, facilitated by government subsidies and loans. The relocation efforts aim to improve living conditions and promote economic development by providing access to jobs and resources. Nationally, over 11 million sets of housing have been constructed, benefiting over 30 million people. Xi Jinping is quoted emphasizing that housing is both a livelihood and development issue.
Summary: The article highlights the story of a visually impaired woman, Lü Fan, in Hefei, Anhui Province, who benefited from a local social assistance program focused on skills training. Lü Fan was provided with free training in Chinese pastry making, which improved her economic prospects and sense of self-worth. The program is part of a national pilot program led by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance. A local official, Jin Huamin, emphasized the shift towards providing diverse services and empowering the disadvantaged. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article emphasizes the Chinese Communist Party's commitment to improving people's livelihoods (民生) and addressing their concerns as a central task of Chinese-style modernization. It highlights achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan, such as poverty alleviation and the expansion of social services, with a focus on accessible education, employment, healthcare, elderly care, housing and support for the vulnerable. The article underscores the need to balance immediate improvements with long-term strategic planning to ensure continued progress in people's well-being. The People's Daily plans to publish a series of reports from journalists who go to the grassroots level to record and convey to the public the sense of "steady happiness" felt by the common people. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the provided text.
Summary: This article discusses the expansion of childcare services in Dongying, Shandong, specifically focusing on the opening of a new childcare program at the central kindergarten in Shikou Town. This initiative addresses the childcare needs of parents, particularly those working in the Dongying District Chemical Industrial Park, allowing them to return to work. A mother, Fan Yufang, highlights the positive impact of the program on her family, enabling her to balance work and childcare. The article cites Xi Jinping's emphasis on children's well-being and notes the increase in childcare slots per capita nationwide since the "14th Five-Year Plan." Dongying District Health Bureau Director Zhou Kai emphasizes the local government's commitment to providing accessible and warm childcare services.
Summary: The article highlights the improved conditions and educational opportunities at Longjiawan Elementary School in Yunnan's Zhaotong, a rural school in a mountainous region. It emphasizes the dedication of teachers like Shen Demei and the positive impact of enhanced resources, including updated facilities and a more qualified teaching staff. The school now offers a more diverse curriculum and activities to support the well-being of its predominantly left-behind students. The article uses this school as an example of the broader national effort to improve rural education and ensure equitable access to quality education, noting that no students drop out of school these days. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article profiles Jiang Yuhe, a young woman who won a gold medal in the 2022 WorldSkills Competition for chemical laboratory technology, representing a breakthrough for China in that category. Overcoming initial setbacks, Jiang developed her skills through diligent training and now teaches at Henan Chemical Technician College. She emphasizes the importance of mastering a skill for personal and professional advancement. Jiang's success, along with her students' achievements, highlights the role of skilled workers in China's development and technological progress. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the implementation of "hospital-government cooperation" (院府合作) in Nanjing's Qixia District, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare in local communities. This initiative involves experts from top-tier hospitals regularly providing consultations at community health centers, as exemplified by orthopedist Jiang Xueyong treating a patient at the Xigang community health service center. The program seeks to address the issue of strained resources at major hospitals while enhancing primary care capabilities, in line with Xi Jinping's directive to promote balanced distribution of medical resources. The initiative has increased the number of visits to medical professionals at the community level. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article highlights the development of China's elderly care service system, exemplified by the Zhu Jiaying Community Elderly Care Service Center in Hanzhong, Shaanxi. This center provides various services including healthcare, meals, recreational activities, and home visits, aiming to improve the quality of life for senior citizens. As of the end of 2024, China has established 406,000 elderly care facilities, and various subsidies have benefited 49.45 million elderly people. The center emphasizes a sense of community and personalized care, addressing the needs of elderly residents, including those with health issues or limited mobility. The article underscores the national effort to build a comprehensive and tailored elderly care system that caters to the specific needs of China's aging population.
Summary: The article reports on the relocation of over 400,000 people in Gansu province from areas threatened by geological disasters or ecological sensitivity to new housing as part of a nationwide initiative to improve living conditions. Ru Shuhua, a resident of the new Jinshan Community in Liangzhou District, Wuwei City, shares her positive experience of moving from Tanshan Village to a newly built home with improved amenities and economic opportunities. The relocation project includes government subsidies and aims to ensure residents can maintain their livelihoods through nearby farming and employment opportunities. Xi Jinping's emphasis on housing as a critical issue for people's well-being and social stability is highlighted, framing the initiative as a reflection of national development priorities. The article claims over 30 million people nationwide have benefitted from the construction of over 11 million sets of affordable housing.
Summary: The article focuses on the story of Lu Fan, a visually impaired woman in Hefei, Anhui, who received assistance from her community through a pilot program for service-oriented social assistance. This program, initiated by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance, enabled her to learn how to make Chinese pastries and gain a sense of purpose by contributing to her community. Luoyang district is one of the pilot locations for service-oriented social assistance. The program aligns with Xi Jinping's emphasis on supporting disabled people and ensuring they benefit from China's modernization. The local government is quoted as saying the pilot program has resolved nearly 8,000 requests.
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Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of "全國一盤棋" (national coordination as a single chessboard), highlighting Xi Jinping's economic thought on ensuring national unity and coordinated development, drawing from selections in *Xi Jinping's Economic Thought*. It argues that this coordinated approach is vital for enhancing China's economic resilience amidst global uncertainties and internal challenges, especially during the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and for navigating complex international relations. The piece suggests that this approach is critical for managing internal challenges, and also discusses challenges stemming from global geopolitical risks and economic headwinds, and the need to enhance China's economic resilience in response.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's focus on reducing food waste to ensure food security, framing it as essential for national security and sustainable development. It notes that while China has made progress in reducing waste in grain storage and other areas, challenges remain due to dietary issues, structural problems in supply and insufficient loss reduction mechanisms. The author argues for a systemic approach involving demand management, supply structure optimization, and enhanced collaboration across the entire food chain. The article advocates for technological innovation, policy coordination, and public participation to reduce waste and improve food security. The piece does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: According to the article, the Sichuan University West China Hospital (SCWH) has established a branch in Tibet, the SCWH Tibet Hospital, as part of a national project to expand high-quality medical resources. SCWH has sent medical personnel to the Tibet branch and provides remote consultations and training for local staff. SCWH is also working to build systems for emergency care and chronic disease management for those in high altitude regions. The goal is to provide locals with the same level of care as at the main SCWH hospital, reducing the need for patients to travel outside of Tibet for treatment.
Summary: During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China is promoting the downward flow of high-quality medical resources to achieve a tiered healthcare system where major illnesses are treated within the province, common illnesses are addressed at the city and county level, and routine ailments are managed at the grassroots level. This involves "four extensions": geographic reach to less developed regions, urban resources to county hospitals, talent and services to rural areas, and standardized referrals with shared results. Key measures include establishing national and provincial regional medical centers, integrated county medical consortia, and targeted medical assistance programs for Xinjiang and Tibet. By the end of the year, 90% of county-level administrative units will have established integrated county medical consortia. The initiative aims to reduce the burden of seeking medical treatment outside of one's region and improve accessibility to healthcare.
Summary: The 12th "Dajiang Forum," hosted by the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League (TDSL), opened in Beijing, focusing on the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession with the theme "Chinese Heart, National Soul." Su Hui, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Chairman of the TDSL Central Committee, stressed opposition to "Taiwan independence" and external interference. The forum aims to foster unity for national rejuvenation, with participants from Taiwan political parties, associations, and youth groups. Sub-forums on unification, think tanks, youth entrepreneurship, and legal and cultural exchanges are also scheduled.
Summary: The article emphasizes China's 5.2% economic growth in the first three quarters, attributing it to the "new development concept" focused on innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and shared benefits. It highlights technological innovation, particularly in semiconductors, and the green energy transition, exemplified by photovoltaic industry advancements. The piece also discusses the expansion of the Hainan Free Trade Port as a window for promoting domestic and international economic cycles. China's commitment to further opening up is presented as beneficial for both domestic growth and global opportunities. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: The 2025 Chongqing Food and Agricultural Product Processing High-Quality Development Industrial Ecology Conference was recently held, featuring over 40 events including forums and trade activities. The conference included an exhibition showcasing the entire food and agricultural product processing industrial chain. 81 projects were signed, totaling 25.421 billion yuan, with a focus on attracting investment and facilitating production and sales connections. Chongqing is promoting the food and agricultural product processing industry as a pillar of its modern manufacturing cluster.
Summary: According to the article, Xi Jinping emphasized the need to vigorously develop a universal childcare service system at the first meeting of the 20th Central Finance and Economics Commission on May 5, 2023. Xi stressed the importance of improving support policies and standards, allocating resources for childcare services for children aged 0-6, and increasing financial support, including state financial support for relevant public services. The article highlights the government's efforts to increase the supply of affordable childcare services and reduce the cost for families, with the goal of meeting the growing demand for childcare and promoting long-term balanced population development. By 2030, support and security policies will be basically sound, the number of public childcare places will increase significantly, the service capacity and quality of childcare services will be significantly improved, and the cost of family childcare will be effectively reduced. This is part of a broader effort to create a birth-friendly society.
Summary: The Bazhou District of Bazhong City, Sichuan Province has established "online + offline" platforms for communication between the government and enterprises to address issues such as slow responses to company requests and low awareness of preferential policies. Three teams of specialists were formed to address these concerns and ensure that enterprise requests are handled efficiently. Since last year, the platform has responded to 217,600 online enterprise messages, answered policy questions for 114,300 people, reduced taxes and fees for companies by 1.46 billion yuan, and lowered production and operating costs by 0.78 billion yuan. According to Yu Bin, Secretary of the Bazhou District Party Committee, the district has been committed to optimizing the business environment.
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Summary: A team led by Yang Biao from the China Geological Survey has been exploring the Hada Mengou gold mine in Inner Mongolia, discovering over 70 gold veins and contributing to a total of over 100 tons of proven gold reserves. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, over 10 tons of gold resources were discovered in the Hada Mengou mining area. New technologies, including 3D modeling and various exploration techniques, have been used to extend exploration depths to 1500 meters, making the area a strategic gold reserve. According to the article, national financial security is connected to gold reserves, and recent deep-level prospecting has yielded significant results. The article also mentions that nationally, nearly 450 billion yuan has been invested in a new round of prospecting breakthrough strategy, resulting in major breakthroughs in the exploration and development of strategic mineral resources such as oil, gas, copper, and lithium.
Summary: The article discusses China's efforts to enhance mineral exploration through technological innovation amid dwindling shallow deposits and evolving environmental demands. It highlights advancements in deep-earth exploration using 3D visualization to analyze structures 3000 meters below the surface. It also discusses breakthroughs in deep-sea mining with the "Kaituo II" achieving depths of over 4000 meters. Finally, the article mentions the development of a space mining robot capable of operating in simulated lunar conditions, illustrating China's ambition to exploit near-Earth asteroid resources. These technological advancements are expected to drive the next phase of China's mineral exploration strategy.
Summary: China is entering a phase of large-scale retirement of power batteries, with the domestic recycling volume expected to exceed 300,000 tons in 2024, creating a market worth over 48 billion RMB. By 2030, the market is projected to exceed 100 billion RMB, making the promotion of battery recycling a priority. China has become a major producer and user of power batteries, with new energy vehicle production exceeding 13 million in 2024, holding the world's largest production and sales volume for ten years. The State Administration for Market Regulation, along with other departments, are actively promoting the development and release of national standards for the entire power battery recycling industry chain, providing technical support. These standards cover collection, storage, transportation, physical processing (disassembly, discharge), and chemical recycling, with a focus on safety, environmental protection, and emissions reduction.
Summary: This article details the transformation of Beikengshan Village (nicknamed "Eighteen Houses Village") in Fujian province, inspired by Xi Jinping's visits and guidance during his time in Fujian. Xi Jinping encouraged the area to develop a path of rural revitalization with distinctive Min-dong characteristics and emphasized the importance of addressing poverty and improving living conditions. The village has since improved housing, infrastructure, and developed tourism and agricultural industries, increasing farmer incomes. Local officials are focused on strengthening the village's talent pool and expanding the scale of its cultural and tourism industries. The article makes no mention of the United States or of U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Following the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, Hainan is experiencing a surge in off-peak tourism due to lower travel costs. Local scenic spots are developing unique attractions and integrating business, tourism, culture, and sports to cater to diverse tourist groups. Tourists are attracted to the varied tourism options available, with activities for sports enthusiasts, families, young people, and older people. There is no mention of US-China relations in the article.
Summary: A high yield of organic sorghum has been achieved in Chishui River Valley due to agricultural mechanization and seed improvement. Small agricultural machines, adapted for mountainous terrain, have significantly reduced labor costs and promoted large-scale sorghum cultivation, with the local government investing in a full-chain mechanized operation system. Seed improvements, such as the "Hongyingzi 519" variety, have shortened the growth cycle, increased yield, and improved lodging resistance. These technological advancements have encouraged more farmers to grow sorghum, leading to increased incomes and rural revitalization. The development of the "Hongyingzi" variety also reduces reliance on foreign seed sources. There is no mention of the United States in the article.
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Summary: The article reports on the success of the "Keda Silicon Valley" innovation hub in Hefei, highlighting its ability to attract and support over 7,000 tech companies and 70,000 entrepreneurs by providing tailored services, including financial support, customer connections, and talent acquisition. The hub also focuses on facilitating the commercialization of research findings by bridging the gap between the lab and the market through scenario-based applications. One company mentioned in the article, specializing in intelligent flying vehicles, chose Hefei for its talent pool and new energy vehicle industry, while another benefited from venture capital facilitated by Keda Silicon Valley. The platform aims to establish connections between enterprises and assist with financing, promoting the translation of research and development results.
Summary: A recent joint directive from seven departments, including the Publicity Department of the Central Committee, aims to revitalize rural areas through cultural enrichment programs. This initiative follows the rise of grassroots cultural and sports activities, like village-based basketball and fashion shows, indicating a growing desire for cultural expression in rural communities. The effort seeks to leverage unique rural culture for economic development through art IP creation and tourism, while also addressing challenges like a lack of skilled personnel. The goal is to create a sustainable cycle where rural culture attracts resources and talent, promoting comprehensive rural revitalization. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) launched the International Science Program for Biological Transformation of Carbon Dioxide at the inaugural International Conference on Carbon Dioxide Fixation and Biotransformation in Tianjin, also releasing the "Tianjin Initiative on Promoting Global Sustainable Development through Biotransformation of Carbon Dioxide." Led by the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB), the program aims to leverage CAS's existing research on artificial starch synthesis and engineering biology infrastructure to foster international collaboration. The program seeks to advance understanding of carbon dioxide fixation and transformation mechanisms and develop more efficient artificial biological systems. The program will focus on international conferences, talent exchange, and open research funding to promote international cooperation. The initiative aims to address climate change and food security by breaking through basic science and technical bottlenecks in carbon dioxide fixation and biotransformation.
Summary: A book donation and reading promotion event called "Lighting Up Reading Micro-Wishes" was held during the Tianfu Book Fair, organized by the Printing and Distribution Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department. The event, which has been piloted in several provinces, aims to provide rural children with books they desire, fulfilling over 20,000 wishes since April. Writers such as Wang Meng and A Lai participated in the event, sharing their experiences and promoting reading in rural areas. The event also included sharing sessions from individuals involved in rural reading initiatives and a performance highlighting a book-sharing program between youths from Zhejiang and Sichuan. The activity was guided by the Central Propaganda Department, various local party committees, and sponsored by Bank of Communications Co., Ltd.
Summary: Jiangxi province is promoting cultural tourism by integrating digital technology and creative design to enhance tourist experiences, such as AI-powered museum exhibits and large-scale light shows. The province is actively expanding into international markets, including Malaysia and Morocco, and hosting promotional events in Hong Kong and Macau to attract more tourists. Jiangxi held its first Cultural and Tourism Development Conference to facilitate cooperation with domestic and international travel agencies. The province is also investing in cultural projects and infrastructure to develop a comprehensive tourism industry. According to an official from the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the province aims to further deepen integration, boost consumption, and expand tourism to achieve Chinese-style modernization in Jiangxi.
Summary: An exhibition showcasing the achievements of Chinese cinema in the new era and celebrating the 120th anniversary of its birth opened at the China National Film Museum in Beijing. The exhibition highlights the prosperity of film creation, industrial upgrading, technological innovation, public service, and international exchanges, featuring over 170 films and immersive interactive experiences. A digital exhibition utilizes technologies like naked-eye 3D and AIGC to provide an immersive experience of Chinese film history from the perspective of moviegoers across different eras. Both exhibitions are open to the public free of charge. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The 10th China Arts and Literature Review Youth Forum (West Lake Forum) was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, focusing on "the new era in scenes and its artistic expression." Over 160 experts, scholars, and young critics participated, engaging in in-depth discussions. The forum, co-founded by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and others, aims to cultivate young art critics. It has become a significant platform for various art forms and young critics.
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Summary: The article discusses the issue of individuals fraudulently obtaining medical insurance funds in China, highlighting various tactics employed and the relatively small amounts involved in each case. The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has publicized cases of individual fraud to deter such actions, emphasizing that these funds are for public health and welfare. Contributing factors to the problem include the vast number of participants, decentralized healthcare scenarios, and the prevalence of social networks that facilitate misuse. To combat this, the NHSA is leveraging big data and technology to improve monitoring and enforcement, while also encouraging public participation through a reward system for reporting fraud. The article also mentions that legal revisions are underway to allow for leniency in cases of minor violations if corrected promptly, emphasizing a balance between punishment and education.
Summary: The article discusses health and dietary recommendations for *Shuangjiang* (霜降), the last solar term of autumn, based on traditional Chinese medicine principles. For middle-aged, elderly, and weak individuals, the emphasis is on warming and tonifying the liver and kidneys with foods like mutton, beef, and chicken soup with added herbs. Younger adults and office workers should focus on work-life balance and protecting the spleen and stomach with foods like millet and pumpkin. Women and children should prioritize *yin*-nourishing and moisturizing foods such as white fungus and snow pear stew to combat dryness.
Summary: Shanghai's Civil Affairs Bureau has launched the "Silver Age Guardian" hotline (96999500) to provide psychological support for elderly residents. The hotline, staffed by experts and utilizing a smart platform, offers services like emotional counseling, crisis intervention, psychological support for life events, relationship mediation, and resource linkage to community services. It aims to reduce depression and anxiety among seniors and foster a society that respects and cares for the elderly. The hotline operates daily from 8 AM to 8 PM.
Summary: Hangzhou's Gongshu District is using Party building to facilitate elevator installation in older residential areas via "Elevator Benefit Home" (电梯益家) service stations. These stations offer a one-stop management system and address disputes, exemplified by resolving issues in the Wulin Road 338 building. These stations also employ volunteer service teams and utilize online monitoring systems for rapid response to maintenance issues. According to Tianshui Street Party Committee Secretary Lu Minghui, this system provides both offline support and online safety supervision.
Summary: Xingye Bank, founded in 1988, is continuously integrating consumer rights protection into its business operations. The bank is strengthening its consumer protection mechanisms by clarifying responsibilities, enhancing risk prevention through strict reviews, and optimizing complaint services. It has also developed an AI-powered system for consumer protection reviews, covering various aspects of its business, and has been recognized as a leading example in the application of AI. Xingye Bank is also actively conducting financial education initiatives targeting various consumer groups. The Bank has held 32,000 education events and reached over 220 million people.
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Summary: This article discusses China's unique "wheat straw checkerboard" method for desertification control, focusing on its implementation in the Tengger Desert of Ningxia. Over the past 70 years, this method has stabilized sand, conserved water, and blocked wind, leading to the reversal of desertification and the protection of the Baolan Railway. Scientific advancements are accelerating the process of soil formation within the checkerboards and technological innovations are improving the efficiency of their creation and maintenance. The resulting ecological improvements have transformed the desert into a tourist attraction, integrating agriculture, culture, and tourism. International experts have visited the region.
Summary: The "Three-North Shelterbelt Project" in China received the "Global Technical Achievement Forestry Award" from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Since its launch in 1978, the project has afforested 31.74 million hectares, controlled 33.33 million hectares of desertified land, and increased forest coverage in the area. According to a responsible individual from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, this award signifies international recognition of China's ecological governance achievements. China aims to contribute to global sustainable development goals, promoting bi- and multilateral cooperation in ecological governance.
Summary: The Huai River Conservancy Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources released a report summarizing the 2021-2024 health assessment of 191 important and inter-provincial rivers and lakes in the Huai River Basin. The report, conducted with the cooperation of five provinces, found that the overall health of the Huai River Basin's rivers and lakes is good, with 82% of river and lake sections rated as healthy or above, including major waterways like the Huai River main stream and Hongze Lake. The assessment aims to support the systematic protection and governance of rivers and lakes. The report does not mention US or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: BMW Group is committed to its "In China, for China, with China" strategy, emphasizing deepened cooperation with Chinese partners for mutual benefit and high-quality development. The company views China as a crucial strategic market and is increasing investment in local innovation, particularly in AI and autonomous driving through partnerships with companies like Huawei and Momenta. BMW is also focused on green development, aiming for carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050 and reducing emissions significantly by 2030, including investments in renewable energy projects like wind power. The group also utilizes AI to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality, with its Shenyang production base achieving 100% green electricity supply.
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Summary: Executives from 17 countries gathered in Shanghai to discuss Shanghai's development strategy towards 2030, focusing on openness and innovation. Attendees at the Shanghai International Business Leaders Advisory Council (IBLAC) emphasized China's shift from a "world factory" to a dynamic "global innovation hub," with many companies choosing China for first launches and increased R&D investment. Companies like SK Group and Roche are increasing investment in China, including in AI data centers and biopharmaceutical production. Despite global protectionism, companies such as Nomura Holdings and ThyssenKrupp see China's market and latest business environment optimization as facilitating deeper integration and digital transformation, but there was no mention of the U.S. in the article.
Summary: PRC Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiajun stated that China's position on Sino-Japanese relations is consistent and clear. In response to a question about the election of Sanae Takaichi as president of Japan's LDP, Guo emphasized that it was Japan's internal affair. He expressed hope that Japan would work with China, adhere to the principles of the four Sino-Japanese political documents, and maintain political commitments on historical and Taiwan issues. Guo also expressed a desire to comprehensively advance the strategic and mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries.
Summary: The leaders of nine southern European EU countries, including France, Italy, Spain, and Greece, along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, met in Slovenia to discuss European competitiveness and the situation in the Middle East. Slovenian Prime Minister Golob stated the attendees welcomed the recent Gaza ceasefire and peace plan, urging its full implementation and the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid. He also expressed the expectation that the Rafah crossing and other entry points would reopen to ensure aid reaches Gaza. The leaders expressed "cautious optimism" about the Gaza peace process.
Summary: Colombia has recalled its ambassador to the United States, Daniel Garcia-Peña, amidst escalating tensions between the two countries. The recall follows a U.S. military attack on a Colombian vessel under the pretext of "combating drug trafficking," with Interior Minister Armando Benedetti indicating the need for diplomatic resolution. Tensions were further inflamed by U.S. President Trump's personal attacks on Colombian President Petro, labeling him a "drug lord," and threats to halt aid and impose tariffs. Colombia's Foreign Ministry has issued a strong protest, condemning Trump's actions as a violation of sovereignty and international norms. The ambassador is expected to analyze the situation with the Colombian President in the coming hours.
Summary: The University of Arizona has rejected a federal government proposal requiring universities to adhere to specific clauses in exchange for preferential access to federal funding. University President Suresh Garimella stated that the proposed terms, including restrictions on considering race/gender in admissions/hiring and limiting international undergraduate enrollment to 15%, conflicted with the university's core principles. Arizona is the seventh of nine universities to reject the agreement, which also mandates SAT scores for applicants. The U.S. government issued the proposal on October 1st, with October 20th as the deadline for responses. Other universities that have rejected the proposal include MIT, Brown, USC, UPenn, UVA, and Dartmouth.
Summary: Nepal's autumn climbing season has seen a surge in permits, with 802 climbers, including a leading 100 from China, granted permission to scale 42 peaks, generating over $1.35 million in revenue, a 150% increase year-on-year. Tourism, particularly mountaineering, is a crucial industry for Nepal, driving employment in hospitality, transportation, and equipment rental. The country is also developing routes highlighting Nepali culture, and emphasizes a community atmosphere at base camps to enrich the tourist experience. Nepal faces environmental challenges due to increased tourism, prompting government regulations like waste management initiatives. The government, in collaboration with the UN, is also implementing sustainable tourism plans focusing on infrastructure improvement and community employment.
Summary: This article reports on the economic importance of cactus cultivation in Egypt, noting the large cultivation area (50,000-70,000 hectares) and annual production volume (300,000-500,000 tons). The accompanying photo depicts a cactus production base in Ismailia, Egypt. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The EU Council announced member states support a gradual halt to Russian natural gas imports by January 2028, with new contracts banned from January 2026. The proposal, approved by EU energy ministers in Luxembourg, allows a transition period for existing contracts but requires European Parliament approval. Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó criticized the proposal, claiming it would undermine Hungary's energy security. Despite reduced pipeline imports since the Ukraine conflict, some EU nations have increased Russian LNG imports, with Russian gas still accounting for roughly 13% of EU imports, valued at over €15 billion annually. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Japanese health authorities reported a significant increase in influenza cases between October 6-12, with over 9,000 cases reported across 3,800 medical institutions. The weekly increase marks the eighth consecutive week of rising cases, representing a 1.5-fold increase compared to the previous week and a 2.65-fold increase compared to the same period last year. The spread of influenza has led to the closure or partial closure of nearly 1,000 educational institutions nationwide. Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare declared the start of the national influenza season on October 3rd, five weeks earlier than in 2024. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A New Zealand earth science organization report indicates rising sea temperatures and increasingly frequent marine heatwaves around New Zealand. Surface water temperatures near New Zealand rose 0.2-0.3 degrees Celsius per decade from 1982 to 2022, with seabed temperatures rising about 0.1 degree Celsius per decade. Marine heatwaves, defined as at least five consecutive days of abnormally high sea temperatures, have become more frequent and intense. Under high greenhouse gas emission scenarios, the intensity of marine heatwaves could double by the end of the century, potentially impacting fisheries and marine ecosystems. Researchers emphasize the need for more data to predict ecosystem responses and risks to aid New Zealand's fisheries in addressing climate change.
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Summary: Jungar Banner in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, is committed to "ecological priority, green development," focusing on industrial transformation, ecological benefits for the people, rural revitalization, and ecological governance. They are constructing a diversified, low-carbon industrial system by focusing on mine ecological restoration and energy industry upgrading. The Banner has built 48 green mines and is promoting the integrated development of traditional and new energy sources to reduce emissions and water consumption. It is also developing characteristic green industries such as mountain apricots and miscellaneous grains to increase farmers' incomes. Jungar Banner is also strengthening the ecological management of the Yellow River basin, including water and soil conservation projects.
Summary: A Chinese military medical team has been providing medical assistance in Sierra Leone since 2016, treating over 11,300 patients and assisting with disease control, including a recent monkeypox outbreak. The team introduced new technologies like functional genomics to improve treatment efficiency, earning praise from Sierra Leone's health officials. China has also aided Sierra Leone with medical equipment and training programs, including a joint medical education program, aimed at building local healthcare capacity. The Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Wang Qing, stated that China and Sierra Leone work together in the medical and health field, which has become a vivid practice in building a community of human health in Africa. Sierra Leone's President Bio lauded the Chinese medical team's contributions to their healthcare system.
Summary: A member of Sierra Leone's medical system highlighted the deepening medical cooperation between Sierra Leone and China, particularly the assistance provided during the 2014 Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese medical teams helped establish a tropical infectious disease prevention and control center and provided essential resources and expertise. The author emphasized the mutual learning and cultural exchange between Chinese and Sierra Leonean medical personnel, noting China's commitment to helping African countries improve their independent development capabilities through the Belt and Road Initiative and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which transcends political and commercial interests. Finally, the piece highlights Xi Jinping's vision of a global community of health for all.
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Summary: Xi Jinping has emphasized prioritizing high-quality manufacturing development and building a manufacturing powerhouse. The article discusses China's efforts to promote service-oriented manufacturing, highlighting its role in integrating advanced manufacturing with modern services. It showcases how companies like China National Petroleum Corporation Lubricant Company are shifting from selling products to providing comprehensive solutions, and how other companies are leveraging technology and data to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations. One example is how Oupai Home Furnishings is using AI to give users more options for home design. The article does not include any explicit mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Since the beginning of the "New Era", service-oriented manufacturing has been actively developing in China and is now used in 36 of 41 industrial supercategories and 161 of 207 middle categories. While China's service-oriented manufacturing development is among the world's leaders, according to the "Global Service-oriented Manufacturing Development Index (2024)", challenges remain, including uneven development and weakness in key technologies. Primary tasks include strengthening research in key common technologies, exploring new business models and scenarios, promoting the transformation and application of research results, and stimulating the vitality of business entities. Other tasks include encouraging local areas to focus on leading industries, strengthening the enabling role of producer services, promoting the construction of a service-oriented manufacturing standard system, strengthening policy support and talent training, and consolidating the foundation for the development of service-oriented manufacturing. Leveraging China's complete manufacturing categories and large market, efforts should focus on innovation in service-oriented manufacturing to promote the construction of a modern industrial system.
Summary: The article praises physicist Yang Zhenning's adherence to the principles of "preferring clumsiness to cleverness, and simplicity to extravagance" in his scientific pursuits and life. It highlights his dedication to fundamental research, his contributions to physics, and his unwavering patriotism, including his efforts to advance scientific education in China. The piece argues that Chinese researchers should emulate Yang's approach by focusing on solid work and dedication to the nation, rather than seeking shortcuts or superficial achievements. It cites Xi Jinping's call to focus on basic research and long-term development in science and technology. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: The first article reports on the opening of China's first long-distance, ten-lane highway, the reconstructed Suizhong (Hebei-Liaoning border) to Panjin section of the Beijing-Harbin Expressway. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion on the vital transport artery and promote regional economic development. The second article discusses a symposium marking the 30th anniversary of the China Western Research and Development Promotion Association. Participants at the symposium advocated for concerted efforts to meet national strategic needs and foster high-quality development in western China.
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Summary: A recent article in People's Daily examined the current state of China's catering industry, describing it as a mix of "ice and fire" with rising revenues alongside challenges for restaurant operators. Restaurants are innovating with new consumption scenarios like integrating sports events, interactive performances, and online livestreaming to attract customers. However, they face pressures from declining high-end dining, rising labor costs due to social security enforcement, and intense online competition. The article also highlights the importance of food safety and digital operations for restaurants to thrive in the changing market. The article did not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo was awarded a gold medal by the Bureau International des Expositions for its large self-built pavilion. Inspired by bamboo scrolls, the pavilion aims to display not only China, but China's relationship with the world. The pavilion showcased classic Chinese poetry, technological advancements like the Shenzhou-19 space station and Jiaolong submersible, and green development concepts, including the use of bamboo in construction. According to the Secretary General of the International Exhibitions Bureau, the Chinese pavilion is "not just a pavilion about China, but a pavilion about 'China and the World'". The pavilion has hosted over 1.9 million visitors since the opening of the expo.
Summary: The China Supply and Marketing Group (中国供销集团) mobilized over 20,000 service centers and 1,300 personnel to ensure a stable autumn grain harvest, deploying agricultural machinery and professional teams in provinces like Henan and Anhui. Concurrently, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (中国信保) released its 2025 "National Risk Analysis Report," highlighting the resilience of China's foreign trade and the importance of risk management amidst diverging global economic trends. The report suggests Chinese firms have gained experience coping with trade frictions.
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Summary: This is a nostalgic reflection on rural life in Xihai solid during the narrator's childhood, contrasting past hardships with present-day modernization. The author recounts memories of fetching water, the excitement surrounding the arrival of the first tractor, and a cherished trip to the county town. The narrative emphasizes the impact of technological advancements, from tractors replacing manual labor to the eventual arrival of running water, transforming daily life. The author ends by expressing a wish that his parents, now deceased, could witness China's progress, symbolized by the military parade. There is no mention of U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The author describes their writing process as "writing with their feet," detailing several trips across China to gather stories, including a 2019 assignment focused on poverty alleviation. These journeys took them to regions such as Shaanxi, Xinjiang, Yunnan, and Tibet, where they interviewed locals and chronicled their experiences, even facing challenges like sandstorms and altitude sickness. The author recounts stories of veterans in Xinjiang and Yunnan, emphasizing their dedication and sacrifices. The author was also in Tibet for the 30th anniversary of national counterpart support for Tibet, and co-wrote a long report with a local journalist that was published in the People's Daily. They express deep emotion and inspiration from these encounters, noting the positive changes they have witnessed in rural areas.
Summary: This article profiles Wang Xuemeng, a third-generation ("林三代") employee of the Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm, highlighting her dedication to the "second venture" of afforestation efforts following instructions from Xi Jinping's inspection in August 2021. Wang followed in the footsteps of her grandfather and father, who worked at the state-owned forest farm for their entire lives. She described the challenging working conditions and the team's commitment to planting mixed forests. The article details the environmental beauty of the Saihanba forest. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article does not contain information relevant to the analysis of Chinese politics or U.S.-China relations. It is a short, personal reflection from the perspective of a food delivery driver. The driver describes taking a photo for a customer under the bright moon but struggling to capture the customer's shadow. The driver then reflects on loneliness and how, by wearing his deceased father's shirt under his uniform, he feels he carries two shadows while working. He concludes by stating that he delivers not only food, but also shadows.
Summary: This article recounts the author's experiences with housing policies in China from the 1980s to the early 2000s. It details how their father's work unit acquired property by circumventing regulations and how the author benefited from the *danwei* (work unit) welfare housing system, eventually obtaining a larger apartment through a collective housing initiative. The piece mentions the writer Su Tong living in a soon-to-be-destroyed building while awaiting new housing; many members of the work unit envied his new accommodations. The author reflects on the transition from public to private housing and the significant increase in property values, viewing it as a transformative period in China's economic development.
Summary: The author describes his courtyard, filled with trees transplanted from his hometown, including a fragrant osmanthus and a fruitful pomelo tree that evokes childhood memories. The pomelo harvest is especially cherished, with the author meticulously counting and numbering the developing fruit. The courtyard also features a unique cultural wall, adorned with glass carvings of the author's comic book "Mountain Road Turns," a gift from a young man from his hometown. The courtyard is a comforting reminder of home.
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By: 新华社记者
History always writes new chapters in continuous struggle.
The "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五) is about to conclude, and in this new era, China has navigated another magnificent journey amidst the rising tides—
By fully and accurately implementing the new development philosophy, accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, and comprehensively promoting high-quality development, China's economic and social development has achieved new groundbreaking progress, breakthrough changes, and historic achievements.
The immense power of scientific theory profoundly shapes the development trajectory of a major country, guiding the great journey towards building a strong nation and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The light of thought illuminates the path of progress. The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core leads hundreds of millions of people to brave winds and rains, forging ahead with indomitable courage to overcome difficulties, and with firm confidence to create the future, promoting China to continuously move towards new development horizons in the process of theoretical innovation and practical innovation interacting and complementing each other.
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On the coast of the East China Sea, Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港), the shoreline is filled with 10,000-ton giant ships, and the bridge cranes are constantly loading and unloading. As of September 11, the port's container throughput this year exceeded 30 million TEUs, 23 days ahead of last year, once again breaking the historical record.
Through sea-rail intermodal transport and river-sea intermodal transport, this super port, which has been the world's largest in terms of annual cargo throughput for 16 consecutive years, has expanded its port hinterland to the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, helping to unblock the Yangtze River's golden waterway, the western land-sea new corridor, the China-Europe Railway Express, and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, becoming an important hub on the open economic corridor spanning east, central, and west China, connecting land and sea.
The rivers and seas are open, and the atmosphere is new, witnessing the vitality of the Chinese land, and high-quality development is opening up new horizons.
More than 5 years ago, in the spring of 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) to conduct an on-site inspection of the resumption of work and production.
"The current situation is very different. The environment for large-scale imports and exports has changed. We must propose new ideas to guide development based on the new situation." Combining reflections on the past, present, and future, shortly after returning to Beijing (北京), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) clearly put forward the strategic choice of building a new development pattern.
In October 2020, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的十九届五中全会) planned the "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五) development blueprint and made comprehensive arrangements for building a new development pattern with the domestic cycle as the mainstay and the domestic and international dual cycles promoting each other.
Looking at the longer timeline, whether it is the 5 years of the "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五) or the more than 10 years since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), the changes in the times are significant, and the guidance of scientific theory is extremely important.
Advancing in China in the new era, facing the profound adjustment of the global political and economic landscape, facing the historic changes in the main social contradictions, what kind of development should be achieved, and how should development be achieved? China's leaders, with a high degree of theoretical consciousness and practical responsibility, scientifically judge the situation, respond to the laws of development, and explore solutions.
This is an accurate annotation of the development orientation—
"After comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and achieving the first centenary goal, we must take advantage of the momentum to embark on a new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country and march towards the second centenary goal, which marks that our country has entered a new stage of development."
This is a clear declaration of the development theme—
"High-quality development is the theme of China's economic and social development during the '14th Five-Year Plan' (十四五) period and even longer, and it is related to the overall situation of China's socialist modernization construction." "High-quality development is the primary task of comprehensively building a modern socialist country." "We must adhere to high-quality development as the **硬道理** (yìng dào lǐ - "hard truth," irrefutable principle) of the new era."
This is a profound transformation of the development concept—
Implementing the new development concept throughout the entire process and all fields of economic and social development, realizing high-quality development in which innovation becomes the primary driving force, coordination becomes an inherent characteristic, green becomes a universal form, openness becomes the only path, and sharing becomes the fundamental purpose.
A new concept brings a wider world. Development is one of the most basic categories of Marxism, and high-quality development requires new productivity theories to guide it.
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' (十五五) period, we must place the development of new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions in a more prominent strategic position." On April 30, 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired a symposium on economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五) period in Shanghai (上海), emphasizing new quality productive forces.
"The characteristic is innovation, the key is quality, and the essence is advanced productivity." "New quality productive forces are themselves green productive forces"...
From first proposing new quality productive forces during local inspections in 2023 to making systematic explanations and major deployments on multiple occasions, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly answered major theoretical and practical questions such as "what are new quality productive forces, why should we develop new quality productive forces, and how should we develop new quality productive forces," revealing the laws of productivity evolution and providing important guidance for releasing new momentum for high-quality development.
All epoch-making theories are products that meet the needs of the times.
Continuously deepening the understanding of the laws of economic work, profoundly summarizing that "the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee is the fundamental guarantee for doing a good job in economic work," and proposing the important relationship of "five musts be coordinated";
Daring to comprehensively deepen reform, consciously stimulating the vitality of social productive forces by adjusting production relations, consciously adapting the superstructure to the development requirements of the economic base by improving it, and promoting the forward development of socialism with Chinese characteristics in a more regular manner...
The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core takes a broad and long-term view, taking overall control, and in the course of successfully managing the overall situation of China's economic development, puts forward a series of new concepts, new ideas, and new strategies, enriches and develops Xi Jinping's Economic Thought, and successfully opens up a new realm of Marxist political economy.
Overlooking the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠), a thousand-mile green Great Wall locks in the Yellow Dragon.
On November 28, 2024, as a rose seedling was planted in the sand, the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) Green Sand Barrier Protection Belt Project, with a total length of 3,046 kilometers, was closed.
"After continuous efforts, the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) has put on a 'green scarf'." In April 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) specifically mentioned this miracle in the history of human desertification control when participating in the capital's voluntary tree planting activity.
Ecological security is for the benefit of future generations. In the past 5 years, Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization has been continuously enriched and developed, and the concept that green mountains and clear waters are golden mountains and silver mountains has taken root in people's hearts, illuminating the path of green transformation and development of China's economy and society.
Practical development never ends, and theoretical innovation never ends.
In October 2023, Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Culture was formally proposed at the National Conference on Propaganda and Ideological Work.
Doing a good job in the "humanistic economics" article, empowering economic and social development with culture, promoting the symbiosis and mutual prosperity of humanities and economy; optimizing the supply of cultural products and services, better meeting the people's spiritual and cultural needs, and striving to promote the material and spiritual enrichment of the people...
Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Culture awakens the most basic, deepest, and most lasting power of cultural confidence, the innovation and creativity vitality of the whole nation is surging, and the communication power and influence of Chinese civilization are constantly enhanced.
The ever-changing practice brings abundant nourishment for theoretical innovation, and the theory that keeps pace with the times guides the practice to move forward.
In the past 5 years, against the background of the anti-globalization cold wave and the impact of production and supply chains, China's total economic volume has successively crossed the thresholds of 110 trillion yuan, 120 trillion yuan, and 130 trillion yuan, and is expected to reach about 140 trillion yuan in 2025, with its contribution to world economic growth remaining at about 30%, becoming a stable and reliable source of power;
In the past 5 years, China's innovation engine has become more powerful, the coordinated development of urban and rural areas has strengthened its advantages, Beautiful China has changed from a vision to a reality, reform and opening up have blossomed with a new atmosphere, the effectiveness of national governance has been continuously enhanced, the cohesion of the Chinese nation has been further enhanced, and the common prosperity of all people is advancing step by step.
"The impact of the Chinese-style modernization process on the 21st century has only just begun," foreign media commented, China has not followed the Western model, but has opened up its own path, combining innovation, strategy, and forward-looking thinking. China's progress is not only reflected in the economy, but also in technology and society, and its driving force comes from a unique way of common prosperity.
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Beijing (北京), the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）), the golden autumn sunshine shines on the garden's plants and trees, outlining a silhouette of time.
At the beginning of 2021, an important seminar with the theme of studying and implementing the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的十九届五中全会) and attended by more than 190 leading cadres at the provincial and ministerial level was held here.
At the opening ceremony, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) gave a key lesson to the "key few":
"Entering a new stage of development clarifies the historical orientation of our country's development, implementing the new development concept clarifies the guiding principles of our country's modernization construction, and building a new development pattern clarifies the path choice of our country's economic modernization."
These three "news" mark the logical thread of the "Proposals of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Formulating the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035" (《中共中央关于制定国民经济和社会发展第十四个五年规划和二〇三五年远景目标的建议》), reflecting the far-reaching planning and profound wisdom of the leader of a major country.
Thought is the torch, and practice is the sail.
Closely focusing on the theme of promoting high-quality development, deeply practicing new concepts, new ideas, and new strategies, bringing about changes in quality, changes in efficiency, and changes in power—
The electronic communication industry has a super-high-speed signal "China Standard"!
At the 2025 Bay Area Semiconductor Industry Ecology Expo held in Shenzhen (深圳) recently, China's independently developed new generation of ultra-high-speed real-time oscilloscopes was released, and the high-end electronic measurement instrument field ushered in a key breakthrough.
Putting innovation at the core of the overall development situation and cultivating and strengthening new quality productive forces is an essential part of high-quality development.
"We must blaze a new trail in promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation." "Adhere to education, science and technology, and talent together"... General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly given in-depth and meticulous guidance, clarifying the methods and paths of innovation-driven development, and the land of China is active with the scene of moving towards the new.
Accelerate the promotion of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance. The first domestically produced electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier Fujian (福建舰) was launched, the first Chinese space station "Tiangong" (天宫) was fully built and put into operation, artificial intelligence and the low-altitude economy are "growing rapidly," traditional industries are riding the "digital" wave, and innovation is accelerating into productivity, effectively enhancing the resilience of industrial development;
Play a big game of coordinated regional development. The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), Yangtze River Delta (长三角), and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) have become important sources of power leading the country's high-quality development, and the development advantages of the four major regional plates in the west, northeast, central, and east are increasingly apparent;
Let green become the background color of development. From 2021 to 2024, China supported an average annual economic growth of 5.5% with an average annual energy consumption growth rate of 4.7%, and the energy consumption intensity decreased by 11.6% cumulatively, making it one of the countries with the fastest decline in energy consumption intensity...
Show a new atmosphere and take new steps.
In today's China, within 1 day, 24,000 newly established enterprises grow like bamboo shoots after a rain, and more than 120 billion yuan of goods are traded with other countries and regions; in 1 second, more than 1.43 million GB of data is transmitted in the cloud, and about 6,000 express deliveries enter the delivery channel... Every moment, every moment, is moving forward at an admirable speed towards the development goals of higher quality, greater efficiency, greater fairness, greater sustainability, and greater security.
Adhering to the people-centered development thought, heading towards a good life with more than 1.4 billion people, the development answer sheet has warmth and depth—
January 23, 2025, Changan Community (长安小区), Changan Street (长安街道), Dadong District (大东区), Shenyang (沈阳). In the human fireworks, the taste of the New Year is getting stronger.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), who was inspecting here, walked into the home of Lang Sulan (郎素兰), who is already 82 years old and has four generations living under one roof.
Asking about income and talking about expenses, the General Secretary cared in detail.
Learning that the community takes special care of the elderly, the General Secretary was very moved, "Community work is a matter for thousands of households. The position of community work connects the top and the bottom, but you have to look down. 'Thousands of threads above' are also for the people, and ultimately they must be implemented on the people."
On the magnificent voyage, the people are always the logical starting point and value destination of development.
Treating employment as the top priority of people's livelihood: strengthening the employment-first orientation in promoting high-quality development, deeply implementing the employment-first strategy, improving the employment promotion mechanism, and continuously enriching and developing more proactive employment policies;
Closely focusing on people's livelihood concerns such as old-age care, childcare, and medical care: since the "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五), China has built the world's largest education system, social security system, and medical and health system, and the achievements of economic development and technological progress have been transformed into the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security;
From the comprehensive implementation of the personal pension system to the in-depth implementation of the five-year action plan for the new urbanization strategy, a series of solid measures have been introduced; from the "toilet revolution" in rural areas to urban garbage classification, from the prevention and treatment of "small glasses" to the promotion of clean heating, one by one small things related to people's livelihood are integrated into the top-level design of development.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五) period, more than 12 million new urban jobs are created every year, the average life expectancy reaches 79 years, and the direct settlement of cross-provincial medical treatment benefits 560 million people... Behind every heart-warming number is a more concrete "people's livelihood is the greatest."
Promoting the virtuous interaction between high-quality development and high-level security, China firmly grasps the initiative of development in traversing turbulent waves and dangerous shoals—
More than 60% of the national autumn grain has been harvested! Since mid-to-late September, many provinces have experienced continuous rainy weather. Facing severe challenges, a series of measures from the central to local levels have been quickly introduced, going all out to "seize the autumn" and win a bumper harvest.
"Solving the problem of food is always the top priority of governing the country." From spring planting to autumn harvest, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly walked into the depths of the farmland to observe grain conditions and ask about grain matters.
In 2021, it was clearly stated that the Party and government should be jointly responsible for food security; in 2022, the "long-toothed" hard measures for arable land protection were implemented; in 2023, the deployment of a diversified food supply system was made... In each of the Central No. 1 documents, there is a deep consideration of food security.
The more complex the situation and environment, and the more arduous the mission and tasks, the more necessary it is to look at problems, think about problems, and solve problems from a strategic perspective.
Based on its own strength, using strengthening the domestic cycle to resolve the impact of external shocks and declining external demand, and taking into account both internal and external factors, using expanding high-level opening up to shape new advantages in international cooperation and competition, the General Secretary and the Party Central Committee's comprehensive deployment of building a new development pattern contains a dialectical vision and long-term thinking.
Expanding domestic demand in all directions, building a unified national market, and building a modern industrial system; consolidating the security foundation of food, energy, industry, and national defense, and ensuring a new development pattern with a new security pattern... A series of forward-looking plans have been implemented and have taken effect, promoting the steady progress of China's economic ship.
The supply and demand sides are steadily improving—remaining the world's second largest consumer market, the largest online retail market, and the largest manufacturing country, China's manufacturing is constantly moving towards high-end, intelligent, and green;
The "dual circulation" is smoother—China's scale of trade in goods ranks first in the world, the scale of trade in services ranks second in the world, and the cumulative import of consumer goods from 2021 to 2024 is 7.4 trillion yuan;
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"Fully implementing the new development concept and accelerating the construction of a new economic pattern is the key to China redefining itself in the world." The Brazilian magazine "Forum" published an article saying that China's remarkable changes stem from pragmatic governance, long-term planning, and a commitment to Chinese-style modernization.
China's answer sheet is world-renowned, and China's road is broader.
The magnificent practice of the past five years has demonstrated the powerful practical force of new concepts; the extraordinary journey of the past five years has also been deeply engraved in the historical coordinates of a major country's development.
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Measuring the scale of history, we are still more than 20 years away from achieving the second centenary goal. The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a crucial period for laying the foundation and fully exerting efforts to basically realize socialist modernization.
This is an era of profound change, but also an era full of great potential: the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century at an accelerated pace, external suppression and containment are constantly escalating, and domestic reform, development, and stability tasks are arduous. However, opportunities and challenges coexist, and seizing opportunities can turn crises into opportunities and take advantage of the momentum.
Do not be confused by temporary events, and do not be disturbed by strong winds and waves.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党中央) pointed out the way forward: "We must maintain strategic focus, enhance our confidence in victory, actively recognize, respond to, and seek changes, concentrate our efforts on managing our own affairs well, win strategic initiative in fierce international competition, and promote major breakthroughs in strategic tasks related to the overall situation of Chinese-style modernization."
Looking forward to the extraordinary road ahead, guided by the new development concept, accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, adhering to the path of high-quality development, and promoting the giant ship of China (中国) to move forward courageously, our strength will be more abundant and our confidence will be more solid.
Confidence and strength come from scientific guidance and strong leadership, forming the most reliable backbone and stabilizing force when storms strike.
"The centralized and unified leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党中央集中统一领导) is the fundamental guarantee for doing a good job in economic work. At critical moments and important junctures, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党中央) promptly analyzes the situation and makes decisions and deployments, ensuring that China's (中国) economic ship can ride the wind and waves and move forward steadily and far."
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) profound explanation at the Central Economic Work Conference (中央经济工作会议) in December last year embodies the greatest consensus of the entire party.
Stabilizing the economy, fighting the epidemic, combating disasters, ensuring people's livelihoods, and responding to external pressures... Every choice at a critical moment and every journey through wind and rain have repeatedly proven that the most fundamental reason why we can continue to move towards new victories is that we have the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core leading and steering the ship, and the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想).
On September 24 this year, at the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit, the world heard China's (中国) solemn commitment -
When General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered a video address, he announced China's (中国) new round of nationally determined contributions: "By 2035, China's (中国) total economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions will decrease by 7%-10% compared to the peak, and we will strive to do better. The proportion of non-fossil energy consumption in total energy consumption will reach more than 30%..."
Some countries are hesitant to address climate change, while China (中国) chooses to unswervingly follow the path of green development, grasp development trends, understand development laws, and make strategic choices, demonstrating the responsibility and commitment of a major country.
Following the right path leads to a long journey.
Clearly identifying the major trends of the times, seizing historical opportunities, and accurately grasping the direction and path of development in a wider range, broader fields, and deeper levels, and strengthening strategic, systematic, and forward-looking planning... Our party constantly deepens its understanding of the laws governing economic and social development, and constantly enhances the ideological and action consciousness of the entire party and the entire country to move forward in unison.
Confidence and strength come from deepening reform and opening up, injecting strong impetus for better leveraging institutional advantages.
In July this year, new progress was made in the integration of the regional market in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) - relevant departments in Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), and Anhui (安徽) will cooperate to optimize the business environment and maintain a fair and competitive market order, and promote the joint construction of a pilot zone for a unified national market.
Development facing the future is also an answer sheet to "strive to open up new horizons for reform and development."
Reforms entering the deep-water zone must focus on breaking through ideological barriers and overcoming vested interests, and continuously promote institutional and mechanism innovation and advance the modernization of the national governance system and governance capabilities.
Focusing on the theme of development, the direction of reform is clearer: "The connotation of Chinese-style modernization is very rich, and further comprehensively deepening reform must also be all-round," "We must combine reform more closely with economic and social development, and promote the accelerated implementation of landmark reform measures"...
Grasping the main contradictions and holding the "bull nose" of economic system reform to drive new breakthroughs in other areas of reform, further comprehensively deepening reform pays more attention to systematic integration, more attention to highlighting priorities, and more attention to the effectiveness of reform, and continuously improves the system and mechanism conducive to promoting high-quality development.
Promoting reform and development through opening up has converged into a magnificent theme of the times.
On the bank of the Huangpu River (黄浦江), in just over half a month, the 8th China International Import Expo (中国国际进口博览会) will open in Shanghai (上海). Year after year, more and more global companies are going to the "CIIE appointment."
On the coast of the South China Sea (南海), in less than two months, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) will start full island customs closure operations, at which time China's (中国) expansion of high-level opening up will reach a new level.
Across the country, the tide of open cooperation and mutual benefit is surging.
In the face of headwinds and adverse currents, bravely sailing against the wind is the right choice to recognize and respond to changes, and it is also the only way to break the situation and develop.
Deepening the opening up of the flow of goods and factors, and steadily expanding institutional opening up in rules, standards, and other aspects; focusing on strengthening the leading role of the domestic major cycle, and using the international cycle to improve the efficiency and level of the domestic major cycle... An Eastern power that is firmly expanding opening up and embracing the world at a deeper level is injecting more certainty and creating more vitality and opportunities for a world full of variables.
Confidence and strength come from seizing the day and making persistent efforts, paving the way and laying the foundation for the continuous implementation of the great cause.
From October 20 to 23, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的二十届四中全会), held in Beijing (北京), reviewed the "Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development" (中共中央关于制定国民经济和社会发展第十五个五年规划的建议), and drew a blueprint for the key five years on the new journey.
Running relay race by race, without stopping.
From the first five-year plan to the 14th five-year plan, with the theme of "building our country into a modern socialist country" (把我国建设成为社会主义现代化国家), the continuous implementation has outlined a broad process of modernization.
Some foreign dignitaries commented: China's (中国) five-year plan guarantees the continuous, stable, and positive development of China's (中国) economy and society through consistent, detailed formulation and strong implementation. This is a unique institutional advantage of China (中国).
"By 2035, we will basically realize socialist modernization with three five-year plan periods. Then, with another three five-year plan periods, by the middle of this century, we will build our country into a strong, democratic, civilized, harmonious, and beautiful modern socialist power." At the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) described the development roadmap and timetable in this way.
"We must accurately grasp the phased requirements of the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, focus on the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, closely focus on the goal of basically realizing socialist modernization, and reasonably determine goals and tasks and propose ideas and measures in one field after another." Planning for a new five years, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) clear guidance is a profound answer to the questions of the times and a deep response to the people's expectations.
Five years is but a moment in the long river of history, but it is invaluable for a country striving for modernization.
Achieving lasting progress with perseverance, drawing a blueprint to the end. Under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the entire party and the people of the entire country will unite as one and unremittingly strive towards the bright prospects of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, and will surely create new glories on the new journey of Chinese-style modernization!
(According to Xinhua News Agency (新华社), Beijing (北京), October 21, reporters Zou Wei (邹伟), An Bei (安蓓), Yu Jiaxin (于佳欣), Zhang Xinxin (张辛欣))
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"We must vigorously develop a universal childcare service system. We need to improve the childcare support policies and standard specification system, coordinate the allocation of childcare service resources for children aged 0-6, and increase financial support through multiple channels. The state should provide more financial support for relevant public services."
-- May 5, 2023, Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized at the first meeting of the 20th Central Finance and Economics Commission
Who will take care of the children before they turn 3? This practical test is placed before many young parents.
"The sense of happiness brought by childcare is multiple - the baby is happy, we are comfortable, and the elders are at ease." A post-90s parent shared parenting notes on social platforms, which resonated with many new parents.
More childcare places in communities, kindergartens running childcare classes, increased financial subsidies... In recent years, a number of inclusive childcare policies aimed at "difficulty in raising children" have been implemented one after another, and more and more families have a real sense of gain.
The country is made up of thousands of families, and the family is the smallest country.
On the examination paper of governing the country, whether the issue of childcare is well answered and whether parents' worries can be effectively alleviated are related to people's livelihood and well-being, and even more to the long-term balanced development of the population and the future of the country and the nation.
President Xi Jinping (习近平) has always been concerned about caring for and nurturing the young.
Duofu Community (多福社区) in Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁) Province, Children's Home in North Railway Station Community (北站社区) in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东) Province, Guoluo Zanggongma Village (果洛藏贡麻村) in Gangcha County (刚察县), Qinghai (青海) Province... When visiting urban and rural communities, the General Secretary often enthusiastically picks up children, holds their little hands, and gently strokes their faces. His love is beyond words.
"Promoting high-quality population development is a new concept and new requirement that I have put forward." On May 5, 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired the first meeting of the 20th Central Finance and Economics Commission to study issues such as supporting Chinese-style modernization with high-quality population development.
Starting from the strategic consideration of the new situation of population development in our country, the General Secretary clearly stated at the meeting: We must vigorously develop a universal childcare service system.
The word "vigorously" conveys the country's firm determination to promote practical matters for people's livelihood, and also responds to the society's deep desire for childcare.
"A new childcare class has opened in the community!" A message made the community residents' chat group boil: "What age can children enter?" "How much does it cost per month?" "What are the qualifications of the teachers?"...
Data shows that there are about 30 million infants and young children under the age of 3 in my country, and more than 30% of families with infants and young children have childcare needs. Accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare services are a rigid demand for many young parents.
Understanding the urgent needs and concerns of parents, how can inclusive childcare be implemented? One increase and one decrease reveal the basic path.
Increase supply to alleviate the contradiction of "one place is hard to find."
We might as well focus on the grassroots level: "Baby Rooms" in Jing'an District (静安区) of Shanghai (上海) cover all streets and towns, providing hourly care, temporary care and other services; Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东) guides the healthy development of family childcare centers, and the care services are specialized and refined... Childcare places are set up at the doorstep and at the factory gate, so more parents can send their children with confidence and entrust them with peace of mind.
A set of data confirms that the radius of childcare supply is constantly expanding: In 2024, the number of childcare places nationwide will reach 5.737 million, an increase of 126% compared with the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan"; the county-level coverage rate of childcare services will reach 98.5%, and the growth rate of the number of childcare places will exceed 20% for three consecutive years. This year, it will achieve 4.5 childcare places per thousand people, and add 660,000 inclusive childcare places.
Reduce costs to reduce the operating and family rearing costs of childcare.
Childcare services are included in people's livelihood projects, and civil prices are implemented for water, electricity, gas and heat for childcare institutions, and relevant taxes and fees are reduced and exempted... At present, more than 1,300 counties (cities, districts) have introduced specific support policies, covering construction and operation subsidies, childcare vouchers and other forms.
Taking out real money, the temperature of "investing in people" is perceptible and knowable, and the people-benefiting color of childcare services is more prominent.
Affordable, accessible, and high-quality - the goal of building a universal childcare service system continues to promote childcare services to better meet the needs of the people.
The "Opinions on Accelerating the Construction of a Universal Childcare Service System" proposes: By 2030, support and guarantee policies will be basically sound, the number of publicly built childcare places will increase significantly, the capacity and quality of childcare services will be significantly improved, and the cost of family childcare will be effectively reduced.
As of October 2, a total of 28.814 million childcare subsidy applications have been submitted nationwide, of which 15.553 million have been confirmed. The review will be completed within 30 working days, and a batch will be distributed centrally every quarter. Various regions are stepping up the allocation of funds to ensure timely and full guarantees.
Childcare lives up to its "trust", and what it supports is not only the childhood of children, but also the confidence of the younger generation in the future.
From setting up a special additional deduction for individual income tax for infant and child care under the age of 3, with the standard increased from 1,000 yuan to 2,000 yuan per child per month; to the central government arranging a budget of about 90 billion yuan, with a childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child per year issued to 3 years old; and then to gradually implementing free preschool education, policy synergy is exerting greater superimposed effects - reducing the burden of family birth, raising and education, and promoting the long-term balanced development of the population.
"Very good, a stable family" "The family is living better and better, and the population is prosperous"... General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) care and concern have made small families feel the warmth of the socialist family.
"Thousands of things, in the final analysis, are things of thousands of households" "Our goal is very grand, but also very simple"...
Simple goals, practical actions. When policy gift lists, service orders, and subsidy bills become happy lists for young parents, the picture of a fertility-friendly society becomes clearer. The seedlings carefully cared for today are growing vigorously, growing into towering trees and pillars of the country.
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In Hunan Xiangxi, there is Shibadong Village, and in Ningde, Fujian, there is "Shiba Dong Village."
Mist wraps around the mountain peaks, and roads hang on the mountainsides. Eighteen farmhouses nestle in the "folds" of the mountains. "Shiba Dong Village" is the nickname of Beikengshan Village in Xiadang Township, Shouning County, Ningde (宁德寿宁县下党乡碑坑山村).
During his time working in Fujian, Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) visited Shouning (寿宁) nine times and Xiadang (下党) three times. Back then, the roads were overgrown with thorns and uneven, requiring one to cut through weeds while walking. Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) visited the poor, inquired about their difficulties, and worked on the spot.
"'Cheling climbs to the sky, nine ridges take nine years to climb.' The scene of 'three visits to Xiadang' is still vivid in my mind." On August 4, 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) wrote back to the villagers of Xiadang Township (下党乡), encouraging them to "strive to embark on a path of rural revitalization with Min-dong characteristics."
From Shibadong Village (十八洞村) to "Shiba Dong Village (十八栋村)," from taking the path of poverty reduction with Chinese characteristics to taking the path of socialist rural revitalization with Chinese characteristics, the long scroll of time contains the determination to get rid of poverty, the catch-up of weak birds flying first, the perseverance of water dripping through stone, and even more the persistence of "**一张蓝图绘到底**" (yī zhāng lán tú huì dào dǐ - "drawing one blueprint to the end," sticking to a plan and seeing it through).
Old houses become buildings, and residences become homestays.
Blue stone roads, wooden fences, and yellow mud walls: old houses are the homes of villagers, the scenery of the countryside, and the "loose-leaf pages" of village history.
In Min-dong (闽东) families, one house is for one big family. Wu Jinhua (吴金花) and Wu Guyin (吴固银) married twin brothers in the village on the same day more than 30 years ago and moved into the old house.
Speaking of the old house, Wu Guyin (吴固银) opened the conversation: "Back then, the yard was muddy. We got up early and worked late picking and frying tea, but we didn't earn much money all year round."
In January 1988, Xiadang Township (下党乡) was established amidst poverty and blankness. It was a "five-none" township with no roads, no running water, no electric lights, no financial income, and no government office space.
In 1988, after visiting the nine counties of Min-dong (闽东), Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平), then Secretary of the Ningde Prefectural Committee (宁德地委书记), wrote his impressions of the survey of the nine counties of Min-dong (闽东) under the title "How Can Weak Birds Fly First?"—"An important task in Min-dong (闽东) is poverty alleviation," "Some farmers in Shouning County (寿宁县) live with their livestock, and the sanitary conditions are very poor. The county should help farmers plan the construction of rural housing," "Change the vicious cycle of 'poverty - unsanitary conditions - disease - poverty'"...
Winning the battle against poverty requires ensuring housing security as one of the "two no worries and three guarantees." Comprehensive rural revitalization includes promoting the construction of modern and livable rural housing as one of its tasks. Looking again at Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村), from renovating old houses to improving and beautifying courtyards, eighteen farmhouses have ushered in a new life.
Talking about the changes, Wu Jinhua (吴金花) has endless things to say. At first, the village cadres asked everyone to tear down the randomly built houses and change the dry toilets to flush toilets, which she felt was a mess. "Look, now the house is spacious and clean. During the New Year, dozens of people come back, and the 17 rooms are full."
With the housing problem solved, the villagers also transformed their houses into homestays to develop rural tourism.
After discussing it, the two sisters-in-law took out 11 rooms to turn into homestays. "The beds and tables are newly purchased, and the bedding and slippers are newly bought. The tourists who have stayed here praise them for being clean," Wu Guyin (吴固银) enthusiastically led the reporter to visit, "I can earn a few thousand yuan more a year."
Eating, living, playing, and traveling are developing in a staggered manner. Some villagers have renovated their old houses to create a "Wine Reunion" check-in point, allowing tourists to experience the making of red yeast rice wine; some villagers have renovated the "Mountain People's Home" farmhouse, launching the "Hospitable Eight Bowls."
Today's Xiadang (下党) is a new scene of revitalization. Xiadang Township (下党乡) promotes the integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. The Unforgettable Xiadang Theme Hall, the Party-Masses Connecting Heart Road, and other attractions are connected into a tourist belt. In 2024, the per capita disposable income of farmers in Xiadang Township (下党乡) was 29,243 yuan.
Repair the village road so that mountain goods can be sold.
A 2.1-kilometer-long, 6.5-meter-wide cement road was opened to traffic at the end of last year, allowing Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村) to better connect with the outside world.
Villager Shen Kongjian (沈孔建) still remembers that after graduating from junior high school, he went out to make a living. To get out of the small mountain village, he had to climb mountain roads, cross iron cable bridges, and endure a bumpy ride. Shen Kongjian (沈孔建) originally thought, "Once I leave, I will never come back."
The road is also a major concern for village cadres. "I'm afraid of getting sick, afraid of carrying fertilizer, and afraid of raising big pigs. The road is difficult to walk, and the fatter the pigs are raised, the harder it is to transport them out." Shen Kongsheng (沈孔生) served as the village party branch secretary for 16 years and worried a lot about the road into the village.
The road signifies hope and means development.
On July 19, 1989, Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平), then Secretary of the Ningde Prefectural Committee (宁德地委书记), took a car for nearly 3 hours and walked for more than 2 hours, braving the scorching heat to Xiadang Township (下党乡) to help solve development problems.
"For 7 years, I have been concerned about Xiadang (下党)." In August 1996, Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平), then Deputy Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee (福建省委副书记), came to Xiadang Township (下党乡) again, coordinating relevant departments to provide Xiadang Township (下党乡) with more than 1 million yuan in development funds to help the local area build agricultural roads and develop production.
Chiseling mountains to open roads, one hammer after another. From the county to the township, and from the township to the village, roads were opened. After years of efforts, the road into the township connects in all directions, and all 10 administrative villages have hardened roads.
Looking again at Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村), in 2016, a 4.5-meter-wide road into the village was opened, and at the end of 2024, a rural road single-to-double project was implemented, widening the road to 6.5 meters, connecting the small mountain village to the transportation network.
Roads for travel, smooth roads for development.
Now, the journey from the county seat to Xiadang (下党) has been shortened from "a bumpy whole day" to "less than an hour." Shen Kongjian (沈孔建) used to work outside, but now he has returned to his hometown to set up a cooperative. "I have planted more than 50 acres of Dendrobium officinale and more than 300 acres of Polygonatum, and the market prospects are promising," Shen Kongjian (沈孔建) looked forward to.
Every village has a road, and every village has an industry. Xiadang Township (下党乡) has created industrial bases such as Shangdang potatoes, Beikengshan Polygonatum, and Yangxitou Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, with a total industrial chain output value of 150 million yuan for tea. In March 2025, Xiadang Township (下党乡) was awarded the title of "Provincial Rural Revitalization Demonstration Township."
The team is strengthened, and the industry is thriving.
"It is not only necessary to listen to 'singing skills,' but also to look at 'doing skills'" - this sentence said by Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) during his work in Fujian (福建) left a deep impression on the cadres of Shouning County (寿宁县).
Rural revitalization depends on people and on action.
"The villagers' representative meeting cannot be held, and there is no place to discuss matters, so what development can we talk about?" In 2020, Zhang Liangliang (张良亮), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Xiadang Township (下党乡) on temporary assignment from the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department (省委组织部), and Hu F茂 (胡福茂), Rural Revitalization Instructor of Shouning County (寿宁县), came to Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村), and two "weaknesses" were placed before them.
The first is the weakness of the talent team. The village party branch secretary is old, several villagers' representatives are working outside... After sorting them out one by one, the challenges are not small.
"Only when the team is complete can we do great things." Hu F茂 (胡福茂) visited every household to understand the village situation and discover reserve cadres. Now, a group of young people such as Shen Kongyi (沈孔义) have returned to their hometowns and joined the team of entrepreneurs.
The second is the weakness of the industry. Xiadang Township's (下党乡) tourism is booming, so how can Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村) integrate into it? The village has formulated development plans, improved infrastructure, improved the village environment, and built outdoor viewing platforms, RV camping sites, and other check-in points to create "Party building +" and "training +" agricultural, cultural, and tourism industries.
After the old village branch secretary's house was renovated, the yard was filled with tools used for the processes of sun-drying, shaking, and frying tea. "This house was built in the year I gave birth to my daughter. This year, my daughter is 54 years old. I didn't expect to be able to earn money from the old house," villager Cai Zengyi (蔡增艺) said with a smile.
One term after another, Deputy Township Chief Zhou Yihua (周义华) took over the "relay baton" and became the village cadre in charge of Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村). Speaking of shortcomings, Zhou Yihua (周义华) is clear, "There are few projects, and the scale of the cultural and tourism industry is small"; looking forward to the future, he is full of confidence, "According to the village plan, **一张蓝图绘到底** (yī zhāng lán tú huì dào dǐ - "drawing one blueprint to the end," sticking to a plan and seeing it through), developing various forms of study tours, cultivating under-forest economy and alpine fruit and vegetable industries, thinking about ways for each village, each household, and each person, and implementing one project after another, the pace of development of 'Shiba Dong Village (十八栋村)' will definitely be solid and steady."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 21st. Vice President Han Zheng (韩正) met with the Speaker of the Oregon State Senate, Wagner, in Beijing (北京) on the 21st.
Han Zheng (韩正) stated that since the beginning of this year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) has spoken with President Trump three times, reaching a series of important consensuses. China and the United States have broad common interests and vast space for cooperation, and can and should become partners and friends. It is hoped that the US side will meet the Chinese side halfway, respect each other, coexist peacefully, cooperate for mutual benefit and 共赢 (gòng yíng - "win-win," mutually beneficial), and jointly find a correct way for the two major countries to get along in the new era, benefiting both countries and the world. Oregon has maintained friendly cooperative relations with China for a long time. It is hoped that Speaker Wagner and the members of the legislature will continue to promote stronger communication and exchanges between the two sides, deepen people-to-people friendship, and play a demonstrative role in Sino-US local cooperation.
Wagner wished the 20th Fourth Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) a success, and stated that US-China local cooperation is very important. The Oregon State Legislature has passed a bill and will continue to strengthen friendly exchanges and cooperation with various provinces and cities in China.
Return to TopBy: 金社平
With a year-on-year increase of 5.2% – in the first three quarters of this year, China's economy has maintained an overall stable and progressive development trend.
The hard-won 5.2% demonstrates the stability and resilience of the Chinese economy, and strengthens the confidence and determination to overcome difficulties. Among them, the key role is the new development concept.
The tide of the times is surging, outlining the magnificent trajectory of the Chinese economy. As the world's century-old changes accelerate and the challenges of external storms and internal transformation intertwine, a profound ideological change is shaping the future of the Chinese economy with powerful force.
Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, pointed out: "China's development has reached a new historical starting point. According to the new requirements of the new development stage, we must adhere to problem-oriented thinking, more accurately implement the new development concept, make measures more precise and pragmatic, effectively solve the problem of unbalanced and insufficient development, and truly achieve high-quality development."
The new development concept of innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and sharing is the "ballast stone" and "power source" for the Chinese economic ship to cultivate new opportunities in crises and open new situations in changes, demonstrating strong vitality and resilience on the high-quality development track.
The more magnificent the voyage, the more leadership is needed.
High-quality development is an inevitable requirement of Chinese-style modernization. Under the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Economic Thought, we must fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, and the Chinese economy will surely stride forward on the road of higher quality, more efficiency, greater fairness, more sustainability, and greater security development.
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"What should be taken advantage of is the situation, and what cannot be lost is the time." In today's world, whoever holds the "bull nose" of scientific and technological innovation, whoever takes the first step in scientific and technological innovation, will be able to seize the opportunity and win the advantage.
The key to Chinese-style modernization lies in the modernization of science and technology. We must take scientific and technological innovation as the lead, develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, and enhance the supporting capacity of the modern industrial system for high-quality development.
The breakthrough of a "chip" is a microcosm of the accelerated transformation of the "key variable" of scientific and technological innovation into the "largest increment" of high-quality development.
In the R&D room of Xin Sheng Semiconductor Co., Ltd. in the new generation industrial park in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), technicians are holding their breath and staring at the constantly jumping waveforms on the test system. What they are challenging is the high-end radio frequency filter – a "micron-level device" that is crucial for 5G communication and smart terminals.
"On a thin film of a few microns thick, a track that can accurately guide sound waves is carved, and it must be kept stable under extreme conditions," introduced Zou Jie (邹洁), the founder. Four years ago, Xin Sheng (新声) Company launched an assault on this technological peak. At that time, high-end filters were almost 100% dependent on imports.
The breakthrough comes from self-reliance in science and technology. Xin Sheng (新声) Company invests hundreds of millions of yuan in research and development every year. Simulation, tape-out, testing, analysis... When Xin Sheng (新声)'s independently developed filter surpassed in several core performances, the entire laboratory boiled.
From the laboratory to the production line, the innovation chain and the industrial chain are seamlessly connected. Xin Sheng (新声) Company is deeply tied to upstream wafer fabs and downstream packaging plants, jointly debugging processes and collaboratively optimizing structures. This hard-won "Chinese chip" has been widely used in mainstream brands of mobile phones and tablets, ranking among the top in domestic market shipments. It has also taken the lead in passing strict automotive-grade certification, which will inject stable and reliable Chinese power into the "nervous system" of global intelligent connected vehicles.
A strong industry leads to a strong economy. A modern industrial system is the material and technical foundation of a modern country, and an innovative ecosystem is its "core engine." The high-end, intelligent, and green transformation of traditional industries is accelerating, emerging industries and future industries are booming and growing, and the resilience and security level of the industrial chain and supply chain have been significantly improved.
Today's China has invested more than 3.6 trillion yuan in R&D expenditures across the whole society, ranking second in the world, the innovation index has risen to the tenth place in the world, there are more than 140,000 specialized and new small and medium-sized enterprises, 14,600 "little giant" enterprises, and "Made in China" is constantly leaping to "Intelligent Manufacturing in China", promoting the steady development of industrial intelligence, greening, and integration.
Moving towards "new" and climbing towards "high". Practice has proved that only by solidly promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system, can the foundation of high-quality development be more solid, and the safety and stability of development be continuously enhanced.
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Green and low-carbon transformation is the trend of the times, and green development is the background color of high-quality development. Establishing a green and low-carbon development economic system and promoting the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development is the long-term solution to achieve sustainable development.
A "sea" paves a new picture of green development.
In the Kubuqi Desert (库布其沙漠) in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), millions of photovoltaic panels converge into a "sea of energy." The powerful green current crosses mountains and rivers through ultra-high voltage power grids, lighting up thousands of homes in eastern urban agglomerations thousands of kilometers away. The Xilingol League (锡林郭勒盟) to Taizhou (泰州), Jiangsu (江苏) line alone transmits more than 12 billion kilowatt-hours of green electricity from the west to the east every year.
"Extracting gold from the sand and mutual benefit between the east and the west" is a portrayal of the resilience of China's photovoltaic industry. A few years ago, a sudden international trade barrier made the industry feel like winter, with orders plummeting and inventories high.
"Either sink in the predicament or be reborn under pressure." Liu Qiang (刘强), general manager of Yijing Optoelectronics (亿晶光电), a leading photovoltaic module enterprise, recalled. Chinese photovoltaic people chose the latter.
A profound "turning crisis into opportunity" has unfolded throughout the industry. This is not only about survival, but also a self-evolution that is urgently needed to achieve sustainable development:
Upstream, born towards green. Western silicon material companies use abundant green electricity resources to minimize production energy consumption through technological innovation, building a green and low-cost core competitiveness from the source.
Midstream, strong through collaboration. Eastern module manufacturers work together to keep warm and jointly tackle the next generation of high-efficiency battery technology. Yijing Optoelectronics (亿晶光电)'s gigawatt-level TOPCon batteries have achieved mass production, while Trina Solar (天合光能) has repeatedly broken world records. They have built a new "moat" with an unshakable technological difference.
Downstream, integrate green into the landscape. In Liyang (溧阳), Jiangsu (江苏), with 1.9 MW of photovoltaic roads and solar panels covering roofs and carports, the entire park achieves 100% on-site consumption of green electricity, significantly reducing the energy costs of enterprises.
The result of this "stress test" is amazing. The layout of the photovoltaic industry chain is reshaped in collaboration, and a multi-point supported and more resilient supply chain system is gradually taking shape. China's photovoltaic industry has driven the "going overseas" of the entire chain of technology, standards and services, becoming an oasis and lighthouse of sustainable development in the new era.
A set of data is very convincing: China provides more than 80% of the world's photovoltaic modules and 70% of wind power equipment, and the exported wind power and photovoltaic products have cumulatively reduced carbon emissions by about 4.1 billion tons for other countries during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period. China has solemnly promised to the world: strive to achieve carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
From the green transformation of industry to the green transformation of development mode. Today's China has become one of the countries with the fastest decline in global energy consumption intensity and the fastest and largest "greening" country in the world, building the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, and the "green content" of economic and social development continues to increase.
Practice tells us that ecological environmental protection and economic development are not contradictory, but dialectically unified. Firmly following the path of ecological priority and green development, continuously improving the level of resource utilization, and the Chinese-style modernization road of harmonious coexistence between man and nature will surely become wider and wider.
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At present, China's economy has been deeply integrated into the world economy. Building a new development pattern requires improving the efficiency and level of the domestic cycle through open and cooperative international cycles, enhancing the linkage effect of the domestic and international markets and the two types of resources, responding to new changes, shaping new advantages, and achieving new breakthroughs.
An "island" opens a new window for the mutual promotion of dual circulation.
"In the past, if I wanted to buy new beauty products, I either had to wait for purchasing agents or find an opportunity to go abroad. Now, a plane ticket to Hainan (海南) to buy is also cost-effective." The change in tourist Zhang Lu (张璐)'s shopping experience in the Haikou Meilan Airport (海口美兰机场) duty-free shop is a vivid footnote to China's activation of the super-large domestic demand market with a high level of opening up.
The offshore duty-free policy is an institutional opening-up with extremely high gold content. It steadily "receives" the huge spillover consumption power and plays a movement of the new development pattern. On December 18 this year, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) will officially launch the full island customs closure operation, and a new highland of higher-level opening up is rising.
Here, the "domestic cycle" and the "international cycle" perfectly converge: Walking into the Haikong Duty Free City (海控免税城), international brands and domestic boutiques compete on the same stage. "In the past, we chased international brands, but now they take the initiative to be our neighbors." Zhang Jia (张佳), the store manager of FIYTA (飞亚达) Watch Industry, is full of pride. The world's top brands have flocked here, driving the prosperity of local tourism, hotels, logistics and other industries, and creating a large number of jobs. The dividends of the construction of the free trade port have truly benefited the people.
The exploration of a free trade port reflects the mind of a great country. Facing the headwinds and backlashes of economic globalization, China's door to opening up will not be closed, but will only open wider. Restrictions on foreign investment access in the manufacturing sector have been "cleared," and the opening up of the service industry is steadily advancing. As of the end of June this year, China's cumulative actual use of foreign capital during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period reached 708.73 billion US dollars, and 22 free trade pilot zones have been established. A series of pragmatic measures to expand opening up have won widespread praise from the international community and the "vote of confidence" of multinational companies, "Believing in China is believing in tomorrow."
Opening up is a distinctive symbol of Chinese-style modernization. Practice has proved that China's economic development in the past was achieved under open conditions, and China's future high-quality economic development must also be carried out under more open conditions. A more open China will surely bring more opportunities to the world, and will surely shape stronger resilience and vitality for its own high-quality development in the interaction with the world.
From the independent innovation of a chip, to the green transformation of a sea of sand, and then to the open exploration of a free trade port, they jointly outline a new picture of China's economy moving towards high-quality development under the guidance of the new development concept.
"Those who observe the situation are wise, and those who follow the trend are intelligent." We are full of confidence. China's economic foundation is stable, its advantages are many, its resilience is strong, and its potential is great. The supporting conditions and basic trends for long-term improvement have not changed. The advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, the advantages of the super-large-scale market, the advantages of the complete industrial system, and the advantages of abundant human resources are even more prominent.
Winning the "14th Five-Year Plan" and planning the "15th Five-Year Plan," Chinese-style modernization is about to unfold a new chapter.
The road we have traveled, "**一路筚路蓝缕、充满艰辛，也一路豪情满怀、凯歌高奏**" (yī lù bì lù lán lǚ, chōng mǎn jiān xīn, yě yī lù háo qíng mǎn huái, kǎi gē gāo zòu - "all the way pioneering and full of hardships, but also full of pride and triumphant songs," describes a journey filled with both hardship and triumph). The road ahead is full of rainbows and storms, with both opportunities and challenges. "But the time and situation are on our side. This is where our determination and confidence lie, and it is also where our determination and confidence lie."
Ideology illuminates the journey, and the blueprint inspires people to forge ahead. With the guidance of scientific theory and the struggle of hundreds of millions of people, we are not afraid of wind and rain, we seize every minute, and we forge ahead bravely!
Return to TopBeijing, October 21st (People's Daily reporter Dong Siyu (董丝雨)) - The reporter learned from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局): 22 wetlands, including the Sanggan River (桑干河) in Shanyin County (山阴县), Shanxi Province (山西省), have been included in the list of national important wetlands. So far, China has 80 national important wetlands.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has continued to promote wetland protection and restoration, organized and implemented more than 3,700 wetland protection and restoration projects, added and restored more than 1 million hectares of wetlands, and the ecological condition of wetlands has been significantly improved. As of now, the country has designated 82 international important wetlands, certified 22 international wetland cities, and identified 80 national important wetlands and 1,205 provincial important wetlands, initially building a hierarchical management system for wetlands.
Return to TopLearning from Experts' Discussions on Volume I of "Xi Jinping's Economic Anthology" (习近平经济文选)
Adhering to the Idea of the Whole Country as One Chessboard, Systematically Enhancing the Resilience of China's Economic Development
Ninth Edition
Special Report
Look! The "14th Five-Year Plan" People's Livelihood Answer Sheet in the Stories Around Us
Sixth and Seventh Editions
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 董泽扬
Highlights
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," as of late September this year, the Hainan Free Trade Port's processing and value-added duty-free policy has accumulated domestic sales of 11.08 billion yuan, with duty exemptions of 860 million yuan.
On October 20th, in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone (洋浦经济开发区) in the northwest corner of Hainan Island (海南岛), ordinary people in different positions were preparing for an extraordinary undertaking. In December of this year, the full island closure operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) will officially commence, with this open land promoting policy pilot programs and effective implementation.
At 9:00 AM, next to Yuanyang Road (远洋路), inside the Yangpu Customs (洋浦海关) office building, Li Songcong (李松苁), a first-level administrative law enforcement officer at the local inspection department, was processing the verification and registration lists declared by enterprises on the screen. With the full island closure operation imminent, more and more companies are applying to carry out processing and value-added domestic sales duty-free business. "With more explanations of the business processes, I can feel that companies are more familiar with the policies, and the time spent solving companies' declaration problems is also reduced." Li Songcong (李松苁) has witnessed the continuous optimization of benefit-enterprise policies and regulatory measures.
In 2021, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) processing and value-added domestic sales duty-free policy was first implemented in the Yangpu Bonded Port Area (洋浦保税港区), and after expansion, gradually covered the entire island. Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," as of late September this year, the Hainan Free Trade Port's (海南自贸港) processing and value-added duty-free policy has accumulated domestic sales of 11.08 billion yuan, with duty exemptions of 860 million yuan.
At 10:00 AM, Li Guangwei (李光伟), a staff member of the Investment Promotion Division of the Yangpu Economic Development Zone (洋浦经济开发区) Investment Promotion Bureau, was leading personnel from a company to inspect factory buildings when his phone rang again. "Since July, the number of companies I have to contact and receive every day has doubled," said Li Guangwei (李光伟). Many "two-end-abroad" enterprises are very interested in the Hainan Free Trade Port's (海南自贸港) "zero tariff" policy on raw and auxiliary materials. "Those who engage in investment promotion must first understand it themselves before they can attract others to come."
Production links are in Hainan (海南), materials are bought globally, and products are sold globally. The "zero tariff" policy on raw and auxiliary materials makes the production costs of "two-end-abroad" enterprises lower and resource allocation more flexible. Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," as of late September this year, the "zero tariff" three lists have imported goods worth 27.06 billion yuan, with tax reductions and exemptions of 5.09 billion yuan.
At 3:00 PM, the phone screen lit up, and a new message popped up. Wang Cheng (王程), a cadre of the Registration Service Division of the Hainan International Ship Registration Administration (海南国际船舶登记管理局), quickly checked the ship registration materials sent by the enterprise and handled the relevant procedures. "Doing the work ahead of time and providing proactive service can save time for these globally running companies," said Wang Cheng (王程). Last month, it only took a few hours to complete all registration procedures for a ship. "The company was very happy and plans to register another ship as well."
What attracts companies to register ships in "China Yangpu Port (中国洋浦港)" is not only the high efficiency of handling affairs but also the policy's value. Relaxing the foreign equity ratio restrictions for registration entities, "full island as one port" international ship registration, "one-matter joint handling" for rapid transfer and temporary registration... The "China Yangpu Port (中国洋浦港)" ship registry policy is an important part of the Hainan Free Trade Port's (海南自贸港) "free and convenient transportation."
At 4:00 PM, as the day's work was coming to an end, Wang Qingxiang (王庆祥), the production director of Hainan Zhongao Tangye (海南中熬汤业), and several employees "took stock" of the situation. On that day, not only was the automated production line running well, but they also received several groups of peers who came to inspect. "We have already passed the processing and value-added test and are communicating with customs to strive to enjoy policy benefits as soon as possible," said Wang Qingxiang (王庆祥). "We are preparing to hold a celebration at the end of next month, both to celebrate the opening and to invite our peers to come to the Free Trade Port (自贸港) to take a walk and see."
Closing the customs is not sealing off the island, but building the entire Hainan Island (海南岛) into a special customs supervision area. Enterprises that come here to invest and start businesses will enjoy the opportunities and dividends brought by the liberalization and facilitation policies and systems. Today, the routes connecting Hainan (海南) with the world are becoming more and more dense, and the Free Trade Port's (自贸港) "circle of friends" is getting bigger and bigger. "We are already prepared and look forward to the day when the full island closure operation officially starts," said Wang Qingxiang (王庆祥).
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In just over a month, the full island closure operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially commence. Since the release of the "Overall Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port" in 2020, which proposed "launching the full island closure operation in due course," my colleagues and I have spent nearly 2,000 days and nights primarily exploring and innovating.
It's always difficult to start anything new. Pushing forward the preparatory work for the full island closure operation was time-sensitive and task-heavy, with no prior experience to follow. What is a closure operation? How to implement it? These questions were not clear at the time. Countless "brainstorming" sessions until late at night, and drafts of materials and plans that were repeatedly overturned and restarted, all tested our resilience.
Each step forward brings a glimmer of light. Learning while doing, and promoting action through learning, everyone's understanding gradually deepened. We cooperated with relevant national units to research and formulate 64 tasks, including the open policies for the "first line" opening and the regulatory system documents for the "second line" control of the closure. Sitting in the office only reveals problems, but going to the site reveals solutions. Working with comrades from relevant provincial units and various departments to inspect ports and visit enterprises, adjusting plans and upgrading facilities, this systematic project gradually moved from paper to reality, becoming visible and tangible.
Growing together with the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港), we look forward to the arrival of December 18th, and will fully promote the smooth and orderly implementation of the closure operation, hoping that everyone will have more tangible gains.
(The author is the Director of the Development Strategy Research Division of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee's Deepening Reform Office (Free Trade Port Working Committee Office).)
Return to TopBy: 吕 莉
Duty-free processing and value-added sales in the domestic market, "zero tariffs" on raw and auxiliary materials, construction of the "China Yangpu Port (中国洋浦港)" ship registry... A series of preferential policies have been introduced, further enhancing the siphon effect of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) in attracting resources.
Over the past five years, local cadres and the masses have explored and innovated to promote the implementation and effectiveness of policies. Customs officers, investment promotion cadres, and ship registration staff provide proactive services, all to improve efficiency and enable enterprises to enjoy policy dividends as soon as possible. Enterprises that have tasted the sweetness have taken over the baton, transforming into policy propagandists, driving more business entities to start businesses.
This hotbed of entrepreneurship is also inseparable from the support of the masses. While promoting systemic changes, the island-wide customs clearance operation will bring tangible opportunities to the people. Industrial renewal and positive development will benefit both local residents and foreign talents.
With the efforts of all parties, the "circle of friends" of the Free Trade Port will become larger and larger.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张腾扬
Seeing old neighbor Shi Lianxi (石连喜) slowly walking over, the villagers cheered.
At the end of July 2025, Luanping County (滦平县), Chengde City (承德市), Hebei Province (河北省) encountered the strongest rainfall on record, causing a large number of houses to collapse, farmland to be destroyed, and infrastructure to be damaged. In Nantai West Gou Village (南台子西沟村), Mayingzi Manchu Township (马营子满族乡), villager Shi Lianxi (石连喜) not only had his house washed away, but he himself was swept away nearly 2 kilometers. After being rescued and receiving free treatment for a period of time, he finally stood up again.
On September 25, upon hearing that they were going to be relocated and rebuilt, Shi Lianxi (石连喜) hurried over to draw a "house number."
"We will do our best to get everyone into their new homes as soon as possible!" Dong Jianguo (董建国), the village-level cadre and director of the Administrative Comprehensive Service Center of Mayingzi Manchu Township (马营子满族乡行政综合服务中心), said in a hoarse voice. To achieve this goal, clearing silt and removing obstacles, repairing roads and digging wells, rebuilding houses... the Party members and cadres were working around the clock.
Visiting Luanping (滦平) again, the reporter saw that this mountainous county, which had experienced wind and rain, was working together to promote post-disaster reconstruction in an orderly manner.
"No problem staying warm through the winter"
Deep in the Yanshan Mountains (燕山), Nantai West Gou Village (南台子西沟村) has roads and canals open, and smoke rises again from the chimneys. A few months ago, when the flood struck, bridges and roads were broken, river courses were diverted, and the scene was full of devastation.
"We worked day and night, racing against time!" Dong Jianguo (董建国) recalled that as soon as the floodwaters weakened, the township Party committee immediately organized a Party member commando team, dispatched bulldozers and excavators, and led the villagers to build dams and repair roads. "In five or six days, we managed to 'bend' the river course back and used stones to pad out an emergency road."
Housing is a major concern for the people. Impacted by floods and boulders, villager Shi Dehui's (石德会) house became a dangerous building. "The walls had large cracks, and the floor was soaked, leaving me without the strength to even cry."
Good policies came quickly. Within a few days, village cadres and staff from the County Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau came to the door to check and rate the house, and also explained the subsidy policy for C-level dangerous houses. "There are both government subsidies and agricultural housing insurance to fall back on." Now, the walls of Shi Dehui's (石德会) house have been repaired and reinforced, and new floors and wall tiles have been laid. "We feel at ease, and there's no problem staying warm through the winter."
There are 19 D-level dangerous house reconstruction households like Shi Lianxi (石连喜). The township Party committee actively coordinated, planned and leveled new homesteads at the foot of the mountain, and arranged for Party members and cadres to provide "one-on-one" support to help them overcome difficulties. As of the end of September, all 4,511 B- and C-level dangerous houses in Luanping County (滦平县) had been repaired and reinforced, and all 355 D-level dangerous houses had started reconstruction. It is expected that most of the people can spend the winter in their new homes.
"If the new houses cannot be completed before winter, the people can choose to stay with relatives and friends or rent a house." Zi Guogang (訾国刚), Deputy Director of the Emergency Management Bureau of Luanping County (滦平县应急管理局), introduced, "D-level dangerous house reconstruction households will receive a heating subsidy of 2,000 yuan, a living allowance of 33 yuan per person per day for a 90-day transition period, and a monthly rental subsidy of 1,200 yuan per household for 11 consecutive months."
"Trying every possible way to reduce farmers' losses"
On the banks of the Xingzhou River (兴洲河), there is a constant flow of vehicles outside the Xinshuo Agricultural Industrial Park (新硕农业产业园区) in Datun Town (大屯镇). After the heavy rain, the river water backflowed, damaging dozens of the 286 greenhouses here, and directly destroying two.
At that time, Li Jianpo (李建坡), the person in charge of the park, was frowning. "The greenhouse walls collapsed, and the crops were flattened. The greenhouses and crops were not insured. What should we do with such a big loss?"
A few months later, the collapsed greenhouses have been rebuilt with walls, arches, and seedlings planted. In the greenhouses that were not severely affected, the workers were busy picking, packing, and selling the unaffected fruits.
"The Party and the government have given us the confidence to resume production." Li Jianpo (李建坡) introduced that after the disaster, Sun Huimin (孙慧敏), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Mayor of Datun Town (大屯镇党委副书记、镇长), led a working group to the park as soon as possible. Draining water, clearing gravel, laying water pipes... "The town's cadres stayed in the park every day, working with everyone, and also connected with the County Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau to obtain rural revitalization funds to repair the greenhouses."
Driving along the Xingzhou River (兴洲河), we came to Xiaochengzi Community (小城子社区) in Datun Town (大屯镇), where the land has been leveled by machines; the part of the water barrier dam that was washed away has also been steadily piled up with stones.
"The flood washed the farmland into a pile of rocks and mud." Hedong Village (河东村) is a natural village under the jurisdiction of Xiaochengzi Community (小城子社区). Villager Guo Haisheng (郭海生) stomped his feet anxiously at the time, "If the crops are gone, we can plant them again. If the land is gone, what will we farmers do?"
"Farmland is the 'lifeblood' of farmers and must be protected. The town quickly organized bulldozers to shovel away the rocks on the farmland, which happened to be piled on the river bank to build dams, and then leveled the uneven sand and soil." Sun Huimin's (孙慧敏) hands were covered with cuts after months of busy disaster relief and reconstruction. "We have restored more than 500 mu of flood-damaged farmland."
Farmers are also worried about whether the fertility of the land can be restored. "We have already contacted surrounding farms to apply fertilizer next spring." Sun Huimin (孙慧敏) said, "Insurance can also compensate 720 yuan per mu for cornfields with no harvest. We will **想方设法** (xiǎng fāng shè fǎ - "think of a way," to try every possible means) to reduce farmers' losses."
Party organizations and Party member cadres at all levels "work at the forefront" to minimize disaster losses. As of the end of September, more than 31,200 mu of the 40,600 mu of farmland damaged by the disaster in Luanping County (滦平县) had been restored; 644 of the 656 affected agricultural greenhouses with restoration intentions had been restored.
"With Party members and cadres leading us, we feel at ease, and next year's harvest will not be bad!" Guo Haisheng (郭海生) said with a smile.
"As soon as the generator starts, the factory can resume production soon"
On the banks of the Luan River (滦河), the silver-white automated production line in the workshop of Chengde Baishengquan Beverage Co., Ltd. (承德百圣泉饮品有限公司) is operating in an orderly manner. "The bottled water production line has been partially restored, producing more than 450 barrels per hour," said Guo Ling (郭伶), the person in charge of the company.
The flood paralyzed many companies along the coast. "Without electricity, we want to start work, but we can only stare blankly." Guo Ling (郭伶) was anxious, "But the orders are waiting for no one."
Soon, the township Party committee brought good news during a visit. "We are here to coordinate the resumption of work and production materials." Li Ying (李颖), Secretary of the Party Committee of Xigou Manchu Township (西沟满族乡党委书记), worked on the spot.
Within two days, a truck drove into the factory area, bringing two diesel generators and materials such as rice, flour, and oil. "As soon as the generator starts, the factory can resume production soon!" Guo Ling (郭伶) was very excited.
As soon as the flood receded, various departments of Xigou Manchu Township (西沟满族乡) immediately visited the affected enterprises, established ledgers, and tracked the progress of resumption of work and production. "We are striving for the 'reward instead of subsidy' policy to fully support enterprises in replacing production lines," said Li Ying (李颖).
"At critical moments, every grassroots Party organization is a strong fighting fortress." Ma Xuemin (马学敏), Deputy Secretary of the Luanping County (滦平县委副书记) Party Committee and County Mayor, introduced that 96 cadres were dispatched throughout the county to form 29 working teams to provide "one-on-one" assistance to the 29 severely affected villages in the county. Infrastructure such as water, electricity, roads, and communications in the county has been fully restored, and the resumption of work and production is steadily advancing.
Party building leads and unites all forces. The speed and strength of Luanping (滦平) are a microcosm of the restoration of production and life order in Chengde City (承德市) after the disaster.
The relevant person in charge of Chengde City (承德市) introduced, "We established a leading group for post-disaster recovery and reconstruction in the city as soon as possible and issued a plan. The start-up rate of D-level dangerous house reconstruction in the city reached 97.58%; 128 affected industrial enterprises have basically resumed work and production; 675 of the 676 affected commercial outlets have reopened; all 133 affected schools and kindergartens have returned to normal..."
Mayingzi Mingde Primary School (马营子明德小学) in Luanping County (滦平县), which was once had its playground and walls washed away, is now filled with the sound of reading.
"I saw engineering personnel paving roads, power personnel rushing to repair, and uncles from the People's Liberation Army and rescue personnel delivering supplies to us regardless of danger and fatigue." Wu Huiyuan (吴慧媛), a fifth-grade student, wrote in her composition, "They are not afraid of hardship so that we can sit safely in the classroom. I will study hard and grow up, and serve the people like them in the future!"
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘佳华
Highlights
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, more than 240,000 old urban residential areas were renovated nationwide, benefiting more than 40 million households and 110 million residents.
Carports, pavilions, and streetlights are distributed throughout the courtyard. Vehicle license plate recognition and facial recognition systems guard the gate. Stainless steel handrails adorn each unit. The buildings are freshly painted, and newly installed elevators are eye-catching. "Welcome to see our 'new home'." Han Guixun (韩桂勋), who has lived in the Bawangsi Community (八王寺小区) in Dadong District (大东区), Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁) for 28 years, has been in an exceptionally good mood recently.
In September, all 22 renovation projects in the community were completed, and the once-old community is now full of new features. He himself was also elected as the director of the newly established owners' committee, which can better help build and maintain the community.
The Bawangsi Community (八王寺小区) was built in 1996, and problems have gradually increased in the past two years: water seepage in the exterior walls, aging circuits, and potholes in the road surface. "The most uncomfortable thing is that the sewers are easily blocked, and the construction team has to come almost every month to clear them." Han Guixun (韩桂勋) remembers that one year on New Year's Eve, a neighbor's sewer was blocked, and everyone helped to clear the sewer together.
The renovation of the community is imminent.
In response to residents' expectations, the renovation officially started in April this year. "Whether to renovate, what to renovate, and how to renovate are all decided by the residents through discussion, selection, and determination." Liu Hao (刘浩), the Party Secretary of the Fengh Community (枫合社区) to which the community belongs, said that before the renovation, community grid members asked households about their needs, distributed questionnaires, and listened to opinions, sorting out and responding to 43 urgent and difficult problems. During the renovation, 8 symposiums were held, each with community staff, designers, and nearly 30 resident representatives participating.
To promote the renovation of old residential areas, Shenyang (沈阳) seeks needs from the people, seeks advice from the people, and seeks effectiveness from the people. On the one hand, designers are drawn from the expert database to participate in the design; on the other hand, resident representatives of the community are invited to serve as supervisors to track and supervise the entire process. Han Guixun (韩桂勋) is one of the supervisors of the Bawangsi Community (八王寺小区). "According to everyone's demands, we have repeatedly discussed and adjusted the plan with the construction unit, adding pavilions, electric vehicle charging piles, and upgrading the access control from card swiping to facial recognition. We discussed three versions of the style of the community name on the gate alone."
Zhao Wanjun (赵万举), 71, is also a supervisor. "The waterproofness of the exterior walls of the community is an old problem. For this renovation, I specifically checked the materials and supervised the brushing of glue three times and the application of the mesh twice during construction to ensure that it is flat and warm."
The roads are flat, the parking spaces are standardized, the walls do not leak, the rooms are warm, the spider web-like lines in the corridors are hidden in the ceilings, and the abandoned water room has become an activity room. After the renovation is completed, the community has been completely renewed. "The renovation is attentive and meticulous, and we live comfortably and at ease!" Zhao Wanjun (赵万举) said with a smile, "Look, two new neighbors have just moved in and are decorating."
With the hardware renovated, management and services must also keep up. "The former property company was irresponsible and inactive, which has always been a thorn in our side. Let's simply have the owners manage themselves." Han Guixun (韩桂勋) said that with the help of the District Housing and Real Estate Bureau, the subdistrict, and the community, the community established an owners' committee. Not long ago, the Bawangsi Community (八王寺小区) also held a "Neighborhood Festival", inviting construction workers to participate, with constant laughter and joy.
The renovation of old residential areas benefits thousands of households. The person in charge of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (辽宁省住房和城乡建设厅) introduced that from 2021 to 2024, Liaoning (辽宁) implemented the renovation of 4,793 old residential areas, benefiting 2.08 million households. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, more than 240,000 old urban residential areas were renovated nationwide, benefiting more than 40 million households and 110 million residents.
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I am 68 years old this year and have lived in the Bawangsi Community (八王寺小区) for 18 years. At the time, I chose this community because it was a commercial housing complex with good quality. However, as the buildings aged, more and more problems arose. When we learned that the community would be renovated this year, everyone was extremely happy.
However, renovation is not easy. Before the renovation, staff from the District Housing Authority (区房产局), the Subdistrict Office, and the Community (街道和社区) solicited our demands. Once construction actually started, problems emerged one after another. In addition to the staff staying on-site to help solve problems, the five old neighbors who became supervisors also gathered together every day to discuss progress and make suggestions. Take the pavilion in the courtyard, for example. It was originally designed with a flat roof, but everyone wanted it to be changed to a sloping roof for safety and easier snow removal. After discussing it with the designers and the construction team, they changed the plan on the spot. Residents had the final say on how to arrange the tables and chairs, how to design the gate, and how to renovate the community.
After the renovation, we encountered a rainy day. The newly installed exterior wall waterproofing and insulation worked, and the house was very dry. As I get older, climbing stairs is a big problem. The government subsidized us 400,000 yuan to install an elevator in our building, which made it much easier to get around. This renovation really touched our hearts.
The old community has a new look, and everyone is happy when they meet. Even the residents of the new communities nearby envy us. As long as we continue to work together and 守望相助 (shǒu wàng xiāng zhù - "keep watch and help each other," to help each other), life will get better and better.
(The author is a resident of the Bawangsi Community (八王寺小区) in Fengh Community (枫合社区), Dadong District (大东区), Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁) Province.)
Return to TopBy: 于 山
"It really hits us right in the heart." This heartfelt remark from residents of the Bawangsi Community (八王寺小区) speaks to the people-benefiting warmth of the renovation of old residential areas. From water seepage in the walls to dryness and warmth, from difficulty climbing stairs to the convenience of elevators—the renovation targets urgent needs and anxieties, and enhances the living experience.
How should old residential areas be renovated? Inquire about needs before the renovation, diligently consult during the renovation, and have residents supervise the entire process... When public opinion becomes the design blueprint, and residents participate in the construction of their homes, old houses can become good houses, and "having a place to live" can be transformed into "living in a suitable place."
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," approximately 1 in every 14 people nationwide has benefited from the renovation of old residential areas. The revitalized old residential areas also radiate the people's confidence in pursuing a better life. 焕然一新 (huàn rán yī xīn - "completely new," take on a completely new appearance).
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) October 21st dispatch (Reporter Yu Jingxian (郁静娴)) To improve the sound, convenient, and efficient agricultural socialization service system, recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部), the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), the Ministry of Finance (财政部), the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部), the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行), and the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局) and other six departments jointly issued the "Guiding Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of Modern Agricultural Comprehensive Service Centers," adhering to market orientation and adapting to local conditions, guiding local areas to actively explore and gradually build a number of modern agricultural comprehensive service centers with scientific layout, standardized operation, high-quality service, and linkage with farmers, so as to promote the iterative upgrading of agricultural socialization services.
The opinion clarifies the functional positioning of modern agricultural comprehensive service centers. Emphasizing service to drive small farmers, promoting modern agricultural comprehensive service centers to coordinate the use of service resources, closely cooperate with public service institutions, and jointly provide services to small farmers and other production and management entities. Filling the shortcomings and weaknesses of commercial services, focusing on the construction of key infrastructure that individual service entities cannot do or do well, adhering to 缺什么补什么 (quē shén me bǔ shén me - "supplement whatever is lacking," to provide what is needed), and preventing redundant construction. Optimizing the allocation of commercial service resources, guiding operating entities to form or join farmers' cooperative federations, industry associations, etc., relying on rural collective economic organizations, trustees, etc. to carry out intermediary services, and using modern information technology to promote scientific allocation and efficient utilization of resources. Promoting the combination of public welfare services and commercial services, and guiding service entities to undertake public welfare services through government procurement of services and other methods.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on October 21st (Reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)): A single-track speed of 453 kilometers per hour and a relative meeting speed of 896 kilometers per hour—these are the latest records achieved by the CR450 Fuxing high-speed train prototype during recent trials.
The reporter learned from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (国铁集团) that since the prototype rolled off the production line at the end of last year, the CR450 Fuxing high-speed train has undergone several rounds of testing and has successfully reached a speed of 450 kilometers per hour with all indicators meeting the requirements. The CR450 Fuxing high-speed train is currently undergoing operational assessment on the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu High-Speed Railway (沪渝蓉高铁), and it needs to run 600,000 kilometers as required to examine the stability and reliability of the entire train and its various systems.
During the test, the CR450 Fuxing high-speed train only needed 4 minutes and 40 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 350 kilometers per hour, which is 100 seconds faster than the CR400 Fuxing high-speed train. Zhao Hongwei (赵红卫), chief researcher at the China Academy of Railway Sciences (中国铁道科学研究院), introduced that the permanent magnet traction system used by the CR450 Fuxing high-speed train has a 4% increase in efficiency compared to the CR400 Fuxing high-speed train, resulting in stronger power. At the same time, the CR450 Fuxing high-speed train has a full coverage of the bogie area, the skirt board is lower, and fewer wheels are exposed; the height of the train is reduced by 200 mm, the nose of the train is extended to 15 meters, and the connection at the end of the train has been optimized and adjusted. Compared with the CR400 Fuxing high-speed train, the overall resistance of the CR450 Fuxing high-speed train is reduced by 22%.
The relevant person in charge of the China Academy of Railway Sciences (中国铁道科学研究院) introduced that the CR450 Fuxing high-speed train will carry out more comprehensive tests closer to actual operation on the Chengdu-Chongqing Central Line (成渝中线) of the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu High-Speed Railway (沪渝蓉高铁) next year.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李安琪
Vibrant and innovative China is surging forward. In the third quarter of this year, the added value of China's high-tech manufacturing industries above designated size grew significantly faster year-on-year than that of all industries; the added value of information transmission, software, and information technology services increased by 11.7%, 1.7 percentage points faster than the same period last year; and the output of intelligent products such as robots and 3D printing equipment, as well as green equipment and green materials, continued to grow rapidly. Innovative achievements are emerging in abundance, and innovation capabilities are effectively improving.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China has achieved a number of major original achievements in fields such as quantum technology, life sciences, material sciences, and space sciences. The "Tiangong" space station has entered a phase of routine operation, the "Chang'e-6" has achieved lunar far side sampling and return, the "Haidou-1" has completed a 10,000-meter sea trial, 5G communication has achieved large-scale application, and the production and sales of new energy vehicles rank first in the world... China's scientific and technological innovation capabilities have steadily improved, and the foundation of a strong science and technology nation has been continuously consolidated. International figures interviewed by this newspaper said that China has deeply implemented the innovation-driven development strategy, promoted the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation, and vigorously cultivated and supported a comprehensive innovation ecosystem. A China moving towards "new" is continuously adding new vitality and injecting new impetus into global development.
Chasing New Peaks, Strengthening Momentum
The launch of the first domestically produced electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier Fujian (福建舰), the commissioning of the world's first fourth-generation nuclear power plant, the Shidao Bay (石岛湾) base... During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, one "first" after another represents "major country instruments" standing on one innovation high ground after another, demonstrating the important significance of deeply implementing the innovation-driven development strategy in comprehensively shaping new development advantages in the "14th Five-Year Plan."
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Guy Ryder (盖·莱德) said that China's scientific and technological innovation is not only reflected in breakthroughs at specific points, but also in the comprehensive formation of the trend of innovation. "China's road of scientific and technological innovation is becoming wider and wider, constantly refreshing the world's perception. China, which has entered a 'period of innovation explosion,' is reshaping the world's scientific and technological landscape."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China adhered to the integrated development of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, driving a large number of emerging industries, typically represented by the humanoid robot industry, to accelerate their growth. In August of this year, Juha Röning (尤哈·罗宁), Vice President of the European Robotics Association, participated in the 2025 World Robot Conference and the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games. Röning cheered for the humanoid robot 4×100 meter relay final at the Games, and also investigated the world's first general-purpose embodied intelligence platform, discussing with global peers to build a full industrial chain for the robot industry. "Every time I come to China, the speed of progress here surprises me. Europe and China can cooperate in almost all areas of humanoid robots," said Röning.
The World Intellectual Property Organization recently released the "2025 Global Innovation Index Report," in which China's ranking jumped to tenth place globally. This is the first time China has entered the top ten on the list, and it is also the first time a developing economy has entered the top ten. Kirill Babaev (基里尔·巴巴耶夫), Director of the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said that the innovation index can comprehensively reflect the performance of a country's innovation ecosystem. "China's continuous rise in rankings represents that China's market-led, open, and collaborative innovation ecosystem is full of vitality, which will continuously inject momentum into Chinese-style modernization."
Mirek Dusek (米雷克·杜塞克), Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, said that in the current era of continuous emergence of emerging technologies, the world is increasingly concerned about China's innovation ecosystem. China's economic scale and huge consumer market play an important role in developing new quality productive forces, and also allow China to play an important role in the larger ecosystem of Asia.
Planning Development, Benefiting People's Livelihood
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China promoted industrial innovation through scientific and technological innovation, transformed scientific and technological achievements into real productive forces, and new momentum, new vitality, and new advantages have accumulated, supporting the stable development of the economy.
In Nanshan District (南山区), Shenzhen (深圳), there is a "Robot Valley" about 10 kilometers long. Empowered by the technology transformation and industrial synergy system of "universities + research institutes + enterprises," Shenzhen has gathered more than 74,000 robot-related enterprises, with a total output value of over 200 billion yuan. Recently, foreign media reporters from 17 countries came here to participate in the "Decoding the 45th Anniversary of Special Economic Zones" interview tour. Charissa Sukhoi (查丽莎·素可伊), a reporter from the Thai newspaper *Matichon*, said: "This is becoming a global robot industry highland."
At the 15th China Smart City and Intelligent Economy Expo held recently, a "foreigner-friendly glass screen" with real-time translation functions in more than 20 languages successfully stood out. After visiting, Attilio Villasimir (阿蒂略·维拉斯米尔), Consul General of Venezuela in Shanghai (上海), said with emotion that digital empowerment is promoting the upgrading of China's traditional industries towards high-end, intelligent, and integrated development. "China's practice provides valuable experience for Venezuela to promote industrial modernization."
Automatic guided transport robots identify paths and pick packages, goods are automatically put into and taken out of storage, and automated three-dimensional warehouses operate in an orderly manner—at Alibaba's Xixi (西溪) Park in Hangzhou (杭州), Ahmed Shaheer (艾哈迈德·沙基尔), a member of the Maldivian Parliament and former Deputy Minister of Economic Development, watched the work scene in the Cainiao Wuxi (菜鸟无锡) intelligent warehouse through real-time monitoring. "The achievements of scientific and technological innovation have been deeply integrated into and effectively facilitated the daily lives of the Chinese people, and China's innovative development path is in line with the people's yearning for a better life," said Shaheer.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's digital intelligence technology has accelerated its application, driving profound changes in social governance methods and people's production and lifestyles. With the joint efforts of various departments and regions, China's public services are more inclusive and convenient, digital life is more beautiful and intelligent, and social governance is more precise and efficient. More and more digital services that are "usable, affordable, and easy to use" benefit more Chinese people.
Muhammad Shahabuddin Haque (穆罕默德·沙哈布尔·哈克), a professor in the Department of Political Science at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Bangladesh, has visited many Chinese cities and villages and was deeply impressed by the digital empowerment of grassroots social governance in China. He observed that in many places in China, government services can be handled through a "one-stop online platform" (政务服务“一网通办”), public services can be "shared through one network" (公共服务“一网通享”), and the citizen hotline can "handle appeals immediately" (市民热线“接诉即办”). "China continues to deepen the development and utilization of data resources and multi-scenario applications, continuously improving the convenience of people's affairs and making grassroots governance more intelligent and efficient."
Talking about Cooperation, Promoting Win-Win
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China planned and promoted scientific and technological innovation from a global perspective, continuously expanded international scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation, and promoted more scientific and technological achievements to benefit more countries and people. China is building bridges with scientific and technological innovation with a more confident and open "innovative China" image, promoting global win-win and progress.
China continues to carry out extensive innovation cooperation with countries around the world—
Established scientific and technological cooperation relations with more than 160 countries and regions, with 119 intergovernmental scientific and technological agreements between China and foreign countries, and joined more than 200 international organizations and multilateral mechanisms; deeply participated in more than 60 international major scientific programs and major scientific projects such as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) program, and took the lead in organizing international major scientific programs such as the "Deep-time Digital Earth" (深时数字地球); the "Jiaolong" (蛟龙) accepts foreign scientists to participate in scientific expeditions, the "Chang'e-6" carries international payloads to explore the moon, and the "Tiangong" space station announced that it will welcome foreign astronauts...
Predrag Rajić (普雷德拉格·拉伊奇), State Secretary of the Serbian Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government, visited a number of high-tech enterprises as the first stop of his visit to China. He said: "While continuously improving its own scientific and technological innovation, China has always adhered to the principle of 'giving a man a fish is not as good as teaching him how to fish' (授人以鱼不如授人以渔 (shòu rén yǐ yú bù rú shòu rén yǐ yú - "giving a man a fish is not as good as teaching him how to fish," it is better to teach someone a skill than to simply provide them with something they need)), from joint scientific expeditions to talent training, China is leading the technological progress of the world, especially developing countries, with solid actions."
China allows the achievements of scientific and technological innovation to better benefit the people of all countries—
In Latin America, the China State Grid Bright Power Model helps Brazil's power grid intelligent operation and maintenance, solving inspection problems in complex environments; in Africa, Huawei has deployed intelligent systems for South African railways to reduce the incidence of safety incidents and improve inspection and operation and maintenance efficiency; in Southeast Asia, Chinese medical AI technology is applied in the Singapore medical system to improve the efficiency and accuracy of lung nodule screening...
Felix Dakh (菲利克斯·达科拉), an academician of the South African Academy of Sciences and a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering who travels frequently between South Africa and China to promote agricultural technology exchanges and agricultural talent training between the two countries, said that China has not only introduced advanced experience in crop breeding and other fields to Africa, but also cultivated a group of agricultural science and technology talents for Africa. "China's practical actions to promote the development of agricultural science and technology and talent capacity building in Africa fully demonstrate China's commitment to achieving common development with African countries."
China deeply participates in global scientific and technological innovation governance—
Proposed the "Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative," released the International Science and Technology Cooperation Initiative, and took the lead in launching the "Open Science International Cooperation Initiative"; jointly built innovation platforms such as joint laboratories and international technology transfer centers, and promoted the global opening and sharing of major scientific and technological infrastructure platforms; accelerated the construction of international science and technology innovation centers and regional science and technology innovation centers, and explored innovation-driven development paths in accordance with local conditions...
Mikhail Mikov (米哈伊尔·米科夫), former Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament and former Chairman of the Socialist Party, said that China plans and promotes innovation from a global perspective, actively integrates into the global innovation network, and deeply participates in global science and technology governance. "An open China is working with countries around the world to create an open, fair, just, and non-discriminatory international science and technology development environment, making Chinese contributions to jointly addressing global challenges and making technology better benefit mankind."
(Reporters Dai Kairan (戴楷然) and Chu Jun (褚君) participated in the writing of this report)
Return to TopAgainst the backdrop of insufficient global economic growth momentum and increasing instability and uncertainty, the Chinese economy has continued to maintain an overall stable and progressive development trend, adding valuable certainty to the world economy.
On October 20, the National Bureau of Statistics of China (中国国家统计局) released the operating conditions of the national economy for the first three quarters of 2025. The data shows that China's (中国) gross domestic product (GDP) in the first three quarters increased by 5.2% year-on-year, 0.2 percentage points and 0.4 percentage points faster than the whole of last year and the same period last year, respectively, laying a solid foundation for achieving the main goals for the year. Against the backdrop of insufficient global economic growth momentum and increasing instability and uncertainty, the Chinese economy has continued to maintain an overall stable and progressive development trend, adding valuable certainty to the world economy.
Looking at the world, the 5.2% economic growth level ranks among the top among major economies, and China (中国) has always been the most stable and reliable source of power for global economic growth. Since the beginning of this year, facing the complex situation of increased external pressure and many internal difficulties, the Chinese economy has withstood the pressure, not only stabilizing the fundamentals, but also achieving new breakthroughs and improvements in many key areas, fully demonstrating its ability to respond to changes and overcome difficulties. In the first three quarters of this year, China's (中国) import and export of goods trade increased by 4% year-on-year, showing full resilience. Reuters commented that this highlights China's (中国) ability to get rid of its dependence on a single market and achieve product diversification. Facing the headwinds and countercurrents encountered by globalization, China's (中国) new momentum in foreign trade has grown stronger, market diversification has continued to advance, and export products have moved towards new and better directions, playing an important role in maintaining the stability and smooth flow of the global industrial supply chain.
The key to China's (中国) steady economic progress lies in managing its own affairs well and responding to the drastic changes in the external environment with the certainty of high-quality development. The proactive actions and precise efforts of macro policies have promoted the orderly release of consumption potential, industrial optimization and upgrading, steady growth of new momentum, orderly flow of economic cycles, and continuous advancement of high-level opening up to the outside world, "stabilizing the bottom line" for current economic operations and "accumulating momentum" for long-term development. In the first three quarters, final consumption expenditure contributed 53.5% to China's (中国) economic growth, continuing to play the role of the main engine of economic growth; the policy effects of "two focuses" and "two new" continued to transmit to the production side, driving the equipment manufacturing, consumer goods manufacturing related industries and product production, and promoting the production expansion and technological iteration in the fields of green manufacturing and digital technology; the in-depth promotion of the construction of a unified national market, the flow of goods, personnel, funds and other factors has accelerated, and the distribution of the industrial chain has continued to accelerate... Sufficient policy space, rich policy tools, and normalized policy reserves will continue to escort the stable operation of the Chinese economy.
At the 138th Canton Fair (广交会) held recently, visitors from various countries lined up in front of the booths of high-tech products such as robots and intelligent manufacturing. With the continuous deepening of the integration and innovation of science, technology and industry, more innovative achievements have moved from the "laboratory" to the "production line," and the innovation "potential energy" has been continuously transformed into economic "kinetic energy." China (中国) is developing new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, promoting the continuous optimization of the economic structure and the orderly transformation of new and old momentum, and injecting a source of living water into high-quality development. Traditional industries are actively connecting with "Internet +," "AI +," and "Digital +," accelerating equipment renewal and technological transformation, and constantly焕发新活力 焕发新活力 (huàn fā xīn huó lì - "radiate new vitality," to regain or display renewed vigor and energy). In the first three quarters, China's (中国) wind power and solar power generation above designated size both achieved double-digit growth year-on-year, and the output of new energy products such as new energy vehicles and lithium-ion power batteries for automobiles increased by 29.7% and 46.9% respectively, and the "green content" of economic development continued to increase.
The "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五规划) is about to come to a close. In the past five years, China's (中国) total economic volume has successively crossed 110 trillion yuan, 120 trillion yuan, and 130 trillion yuan, and the average annual contribution rate to world economic growth has remained at about 30%, making it one of the most important drivers of world economic development. China (中国) has stabilized the overall development situation and consolidated the foundation for development in the storms of a century of changes, and has made new and important achievements in economic and social development, laying a more solid foundation and accumulating more sufficient confidence for continuing to forge ahead on the new journey of the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五).
Facing the changing international situation, the "stability" pattern, the "progress" momentum, and the "resilience" characteristics of the Chinese economy have not changed. In the next stage, by effectively leveraging the effectiveness of various policies, solidly promoting high-quality development, and accelerating the development of new quality productive forces, China (中国) has the confidence and ability to maintain the continuous improvement of the economy and continue to provide important support for world economic growth.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 陈一鸣 时元皓
A passionate speech ignited the audience, energetic music with a free rhythm was full of vitality, and artistic displays with ethnic characteristics made people linger... From October 17th to 19th local time, the first International Gramma Uprising Festival was held at the Vedado Cultural Station exhibition hall in Havana (哈瓦那), the capital of Cuba (古巴), to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of *Granma* (《格拉玛报》), the central organ of the Communist Party of Cuba (古巴共产党), and *Juventud Rebelde* (《起义青年报》), a Cuban youth newspaper.
Miguel Díaz-Canel (迪亚斯—卡内尔), First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba, attended the opening ceremony of the event. More than 100 representatives from media, cultural, and research institutions from all walks of life in Cuba and 36 countries around the world gathered to exchange ideas on the opportunities and challenges in the era of new media, and jointly explore how to better convey the voice of the Global South.
Several Cuban media figures emphasized the importance of embracing new media and actively using cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence. According to Yoerky Sánchez (约尔基·桑切斯), president of *Granma* newspaper, the daily circulation of the paper version of the newspaper is about 300,000 copies, and more and more young people are reading this 60-year-old newspaper through new media channels.
Haider Ali (海达尔·阿里), Chairman of the Cheddi Jagan Research Center of Guyana (圭亚那切迪·贾根研究中心), said in an interview with this reporter that the Global South is continuing to rise in the economic and political fields, but the problem of information asymmetry in the international communication landscape is still prominent. "The inequality of discourse power is the key reason for misunderstandings and estrangement. The media in the Global South must break through communication barriers and promote the construction of a real, diverse, and mutually understanding international communication ecology."
José Luis Centella (何塞·路易斯·森特利亚), Chairman of the Communist Party of Spain (西班牙共产党), believes that the international community must promote the establishment of a multipolar order based on cooperation and justice. "The position and propositions represented by the Global South should receive more attention and listening from the international community." He said, "China (中国) and other Global South countries have become indispensable forces in maintaining world peace and promoting global development, and are also key drivers in promoting the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system."
Li Zongyuan (李宗远), curator of the Museum of the History of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党历史展览馆), said that the Museum of the History of the Communist Party of China is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Cuban cultural and museum institutions such as the Cuban Revolution Museum (古巴革命博物馆) and the Castro Center (卡斯特罗中心), vividly present the brilliant achievements made by China and Cuba in the process of socialist construction, and tell the story of the Global South promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Thirty-five media outlets from various countries set up special booths in the exhibition hall to systematically display their communication concepts and cultural products. The People's Daily (人民日报社) booth presented a number of achievements, including the construction of international communication capabilities, the integrated development of media, and the construction of the "Belt and Road" News Cooperation Alliance, attracting the attention and interaction of many participants with rich content and innovative forms.
Giulio Chinappi (朱利奥·基纳皮), a researcher at the Italian Eurasia Mediterranean Studies Center (意大利欧亚地中海研究中心), stopped at the People's Daily booth and carefully read the contents of the exhibition board. "Media from all countries should strengthen information exchange and content sharing to eliminate misunderstandings and promote people-to-people connectivity." The young scholar told this reporter that he had witnessed in many countries the various practical measures under the framework of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) Initiative, which have enhanced the well-being of local people. "The media plays an indispensable role in building a better world, and conveying true stories to the world through objective and in-depth reporting helps to build more consensus and promote joint action."
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on October 21st (Reporter Li Xinyi (李欣怡)) The opening ceremony of the International Mediation Institute was held in Hong Kong (香港) on the 20th. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) stated at a routine press conference on the 21st that, as a new initiative in the field of international rule of law, the International Mediation Institute will inject positive legal energy into promoting the building of a human community with a shared future and will also help Hong Kong (香港) build a "mediation capital."
Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) stated that the concept of the International Mediation Institute highly aligns with the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平), adhering to reconciliation, cooperation, and harmony, upholding fairness, justice, and equity, adhering to consultation, joint construction, and shared benefits, advocating for a people-centered approach, and emphasizing a pragmatic orientation.
Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) said that on May 30th of this year, Wang Yi (王毅), a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the signing ceremony of the Convention on the International Mediation Institute held in Hong Kong (香港) and signed the convention on behalf of China (中国). The convention came into effect in August of this year, with 37 countries having signed it, of which 8 countries have ratified the convention.
"Within a short period of 5 months, the International Mediation Institute has achieved the signing, entry into force, and operational commencement of the convention, a speed rarely seen in the history of international organization construction," Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) said. This fully demonstrates that the establishment of the International Mediation Institute conforms to the trend of the times and has received widespread support and positive responses from the international community.
Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) stated that as the initiating country and host country of the International Mediation Institute, China (中国) welcomes more countries to join the International Mediation Institute as soon as possible, to carry out close cooperation with the International Mediation Institute, and to jointly make new contributions to promoting world peace and development.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙广勇
The icebreaker and polar research vessel "Snow Dragon 2" recently completed a 5-day visit and public open day in Thailand, marking the first time a Chinese polar research vessel has visited Thailand. Princess Sirindhorn (诗琳通) of Thailand, Thai researchers, and others boarded the ship for tours. China and Thailand jointly held academic conferences and science exhibitions to disseminate polar knowledge and ecological protection concepts to the public, enhancing the Thai public's understanding of polar science.
"A total of 17 Thai scientists have participated in Chinese polar expeditions, and 5 have traveled on Chinese research vessels. I am very honored to have the opportunity to participate in the scientific expedition on the 'Snow Dragon 2' (雪龙2号) icebreaker and polar research vessel and successfully reach 90 degrees north latitude," said Anupap Panichpol (阿努帕·帕尼鹏), a senior researcher at the Water Resources Institute of Chulalongkorn University (朱拉隆功大学) in Thailand. "I hope more Thai scientists will board Chinese research vessels and contribute to international cooperation in polar scientific research."
From July 12 to September 27, 2023, the 13th Chinese Arctic Scientific Expedition Team traveled to the Arctic Ocean on the "Snow Dragon 2" (雪龙2号) icebreaker and polar research vessel to carry out scientific research missions. Anupap (阿努帕) and other foreign scientists boarded the "Snow Dragon 2" (雪龙2号) and jointly conducted relevant research with Chinese scientists. Lasting 78 days, with a total voyage of more than 15,000 nautical miles, this Arctic trip left a deep impression on Anupap (阿努帕): "'Snow Dragon 2' (雪龙2号) provided very good conditions for our scientific research and life. It is China's first independently built polar research icebreaker, reflecting China's progress in innovation and technological development."
Anupap (阿努帕) said that, to date, a total of 3 researchers from the Water Resources Institute of Chulalongkorn University (朱拉隆功大学), where he works, have boarded the "Snow Dragon 2" (雪龙2号). "Scientists from Russia, Malaysia, Norway, and other countries have also participated in China's polar research missions. China advocates open cooperation in international polar affairs, supports relevant countries in participating in polar research, and jointly responds to the challenges brought about by climate change, fully embodying the spirit of working together and making progress together." Anupap (阿努帕) said, "The cooperation between Thailand and China in the field of polar scientific research reflects the deep friendship between Thailand and China as one family. Making good use of platforms such as marine and polar scientific research vessels and joint marine and polar laboratories, and strengthening the sharing of knowledge, technology, and experience will promote the continuous deepening of Thailand-China scientific and technological cooperation."
In recent years, China and Thailand have achieved remarkable results in marine and polar cooperation, jointly building the China-Thailand Climate and Marine Ecosystem Joint Laboratory and the Princess Sirindhorn (诗琳通公主) Antarctic Joint Laboratory. Through joint voyages, cooperative research, capacity building, and other methods, they have successfully implemented 9 flagship cooperation projects in the marine field, facilitating the participation of many Thai scientists in Chinese expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. "Thailand and China are cooperating in areas such as polar environmental change and global impact, atmospheric science, and oceanographic research. Participating in polar scientific research will broaden Thai scientists' understanding of polar systems and interdisciplinary science," said Anupap (阿努帕).
Return to TopA delegation from the China International Exchange Association and 12 sinologists from nine countries including Italy, the United States, and Belgium recently visited Fuzhou (福州市), Fujian Province (福建省), to discuss mutual learning between civilizations and explore new opportunities for publishing cooperation with Chinese representatives. The photo shows Li Le (李乐) (front left), deputy editor of *The China Review of Books* from the United States, and Gabriel Rojo (加布里埃尔·罗乔) (front center), professor at the East Asia Research Institute of the University of Valencia in Spain, communicating with staff on October 19.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Wei Peiquan (魏培全) photo
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on October 21st (Reporter: Ji Peijuan (暨佩娟)) The 18th Meeting of the China-Russia Humanities Cooperation Committee's Media Cooperation Sub-committee was held on the 20th via video link. Dong Xin (董昕), Deputy Director of the National Radio and Television Administration (国家广播电视总局), and Cherkasova, Deputy Minister of the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, attended the meeting and delivered keynote speeches. More than 40 representatives from government departments of the two countries, central and local media, and related institutions participated in the meeting.
The meeting noted that in the past year, China-Russia media exchanges have continued to demonstrate resilience and vitality, solidly promoting pragmatic cooperation, serving the overall development of China-Russia relations, jointly voicing opinions in the international arena, actively safeguarding international fairness and justice, and serving the reform of the global governance system. The two sides have carried out fruitful exchanges and cooperation in the fields of newspapers and news agencies, book publishing, radio, television, and online audio-visual media, and jointly planned and created a series of excellent works around the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and other themes. The two sides have contributed to the development of China-Russia friendly relations by holding brand activities such as the "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum, the "Global South" Media Think Tank High-end Forum, and the China-Russia Audiovisual Week.
The meeting determined the work plan for the next year, and the media of the two countries will jointly plan and implement more than 70 key cooperation projects.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Cairo, October 20th (Reporter Zhang Jian (张健)) - Badr University in Cairo, Egypt, held a Chinese Culture Festival on campus on the 20th with the theme of "Civilization Exchange, Friendship Forever."
The event featured various cultural experience zones and program performances. Chinese martial arts performed by Egyptian students drew cheers, and an interactive session invited the audience to the stage to learn basic movements, pushing the atmosphere to a climax.
President Ashraf Shehhi of Badr University in Cairo (开罗巴德尔大学) said that under the promotion of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the cooperation between Egypt and China in infrastructure construction, economic and trade investment, science and technology education, and other fields is becoming increasingly close. Culture, economy, and people's hearts are firmly linked together through this new era of the Silk Road. Egypt and China are not only partners but also friends moving forward together.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 申智林
The villagers of Qingxi Village (清溪村) in Yiyang City (益阳市), Hunan (湖南) Province, gathered one after another at the village entrance pavilion. In the dappled sunlight of autumn, the "Accompanying Reading Qingxi (伴读清溪)" book sharing session began.
Several villagers opened their notebooks and read aloud recently recorded sentences. "The children's reflections shattered into myriad starlight, kneaded by the wind and then gathered again..." Sun Guiying (孙桂英), in her forties, read from her essay "Qingxi (清溪) Shrimp Fun."
Last year, Sun Guiying (孙桂英) transitioned from a homestay to the Chi Zijian (迟子建) Bookstore, becoming its administrator. "I lived in the Northeast when I was young, and in recent years I have become fond of reading, especially Chi Zijian (迟子建). Her works connect me with my hometown," she said.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must deeply study and apply the 'Thousand Villages Demonstration, Ten Thousand Villages Renovation Project' ('千万工程') experience, solidly promote rural construction, prosper rural culture, promote changing customs and habits, and build beautiful and harmonious villages that are suitable for living and working."
Qingxi Village (清溪村) is the hometown of writer Zhou Libo (周立波) and the creative prototype for the novel "Great Changes in a Mountain Village (山乡巨变)." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, especially since 2022, with the support of the Chinese Writers Association (中国作协), Qingxi Village (清溪村) revitalized farmhouses and constructed and operated 22 bookstores named after well-known domestic writers or publishers such as Zhou Libo (周立波), Wang Meng (王蒙), and Chi Zijian (迟子建), initiating a new exploration of grassroots public cultural construction.
At the same time, the "New Era Great Changes in a Mountain Village (山乡巨变) Creation Plan" and the "New Era Literature Climbing Plan" were launched here, and batches of well-known national writers were invited to come here to gather inspiration, create works, and hold lectures... Qingxi Village (清溪村) has become a new era literary practice point for Chinese writers to "go deep into life and take root among the people."
Through literature, readers of all ages can touch a broader world. The literary atmosphere has infected the villagers and changed the appearance of the village. Especially in recent years, cultural empowerment has revitalized the countryside, and the ink fragrance in the bookstores has awakened the tradition of "farming and studying as family heritage" (耕读传家) in Qingxi Village (清溪村). "Have you read?" has gradually replaced "Have you eaten?" as a common greeting among villagers. The villagers have also established a cultural drama troupe, and many self-written and self-directed dramas that tell stories about people and speak the language of the common people have taken to the stage of the Qingxi (清溪) Theater. "In recent years, literature has truly changed the village," said Xu Ying (徐英), the administrator of the Jia Pingwa (贾平凹) Bookstore in Qingxi Village (清溪村).
With cultural empowerment, the industry is exerting its strength. As the village's reputation grows, villagers are building a scenic area of great changes in the mountain village around Zhou Libo's (周立波) former residence and the bookstore clusters, as well as the Chinese Contemporary Writers' Signed Edition Book Collection Hall. From nearby villages and towns, Yiyang (益阳) City, and even universities, teachers, students, readers, and tourists from within and outside the province are flocking to Qingxi Village (清溪村).
Villagers have opened agritainment businesses, and local cultural tourism companies have combined bookstore operations with a batch of high-quality rural homestays. Leicha (擂茶) houses, cafes, and other businesses are emerging in this small village. In the first nine months of this year, Qingxi Village (清溪村) received a total of 1,424,600 tourists, an increase of 40.3% year-on-year; total tourism revenue reached 14,316,300 yuan, an increase of 12.28% year-on-year.
Not long ago, a group of teachers and students from the School of Geographical Sciences of Hunan Normal University (湖南师范大学) came to the village to conduct research. Deng Xudong (邓旭东), a member of the village Party branch committee, discussed the future of the village with the students. The scene they depicted is just like what is written in "Great Changes in a Mountain Village (山乡巨变)": "Pink peach blossoms, snow-white pear blossoms, and tender yellow orange blossoms bloom all over the village, mountains, fields, and embankments, like clouds and brocade. When the old worker comrades come to the countryside, they will suspect that they have lost their way and entered someone's garden."
The power of literature is allowing this village to move from "farming and studying as family heritage" (耕读传家) to "cultural tourism revitalizing the village" (文旅兴村), writing a new era of great changes in the mountain village.
Return to TopBy: 董映雪
"In recent years, literature has truly changed the village." This sentiment from a villager in Qingxi Village (清溪村) expresses the new atmosphere of the "literary village." This new era's "tremendous change in the mountain village" has leaped from paper into reality, becoming a beautiful humanistic landscape.
Literature nourishes the countryside, and culture empowers development. Qingxi Village (清溪村) is a vivid footnote. Villagers often greet each other by asking, "Have you read it?"; book sharing and writer lectures are integrated into daily life; new cultural tourism spaces and new business forms are constantly emerging... These scenes not only reflect changes in living habits, changes in spiritual outlook, and changes in industrial development, but also highlight the vigorous power of cultural empowerment in the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Literature and the countryside nourish each other and complement each other, and Qingxi Village (清溪村) is not an isolated case. In Xihai Gu (西海固), Ningxia (宁夏), a new wave of mass literature and art is surging on the ridges; in Guancang Community (官仓社区), Guangdong (广东), the "writers' village" has become a hotbed for literary creation. On the vast rural land, literature takes root and culture empowers, bearing rich fruits. Literature records the era and also adds glory to the era.
The story of the development of Qingxi Village (清溪村), immersed in literature, is always new and exciting. We look forward to more villages being revitalized by literature, and jointly embarking on a better future in the fragrance of books.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Shanghai, October 21st. State Councilor Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) delivered a speech via video at the opening ceremony of the 23rd China International Talent Exchange Conference on the 21st and announced its opening.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) pointed out that since the new era, 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 gathered talents from all over the world with a spirit of 海纳百川 (hǎi nà bǎi chuān - "sea accepts all rivers," all embracing; inclusive). The vast number of foreign experts and outstanding talents have made important contributions to the construction of Chinese-style modernization and friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and foreign countries in various ways.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) said that the "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a crucial period for China to lay a solid foundation and fully exert its efforts to basically realize socialist modernization. We will unswervingly expand high-level opening up, continuously optimize the talent development environment, provide better development platforms and service guarantees for talents from all countries, and attract more high-level overseas talents to come to China for development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We warmly welcome talents from all countries to work together with the Chinese people to seek common development and create a better future. It is hoped that foreign experts and employers will conduct in-depth exchanges and cooperation, achieve practical results, and make greater contributions to enhancing the well-being of all mankind and addressing global challenges.
The conference, themed "Gathering Global Talents, Seeking Cooperation and Win-Win Results," is jointly hosted by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (国家外国专家局) and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government (上海市人民政府). More than 2,600 foreign experts from more than 110 countries and regions attended the opening ceremony.
Return to TopOn October 21st, at the high-efficiency agricultural base in Qiandeng Town (千灯镇), Kunshan City (昆山市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), a farm machinery operator drives a harvester to harvest rice. In recent years, Kunshan City (昆山市) has continued to promote diversified planting models such as "rice-oil rotation" and "rice-wheat rotation," continuously improving land utilization and helping the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Yuan Xinyu (袁新宇) Photo (Image China)
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History always writes new chapters in continuous struggle.
The "14th Five-Year Plan," which is about to conclude, marks another magnificent journey for China in the new era amidst the rising tides of change.
By fully and accurately implementing the new development philosophy, accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, and comprehensively promoting high-quality development, China's economic and social development has achieved new groundbreaking progress, breakthrough transformations, and historic achievements.
The immense power of scientific theory profoundly shapes the development trajectory of a major country, guiding the great journey towards building a strong nation and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The light of thought illuminates the path of progress. The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core leads hundreds of millions of people to brave winds and rains, forge ahead, overcome difficulties with unparalleled courage, and create the future with firm confidence, continuously propelling China towards new heights of development in the process of theoretical innovation and practical innovation interacting and complementing each other.
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On the coast of the East China Sea, the Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) is lined with huge ships of ten thousand tons, and the bridge cranes are constantly loading and unloading. As of September 11, the port's container throughput this year exceeded 30 million TEUs, 23 days ahead of last year, once again breaking the historical record.
Through sea-rail intermodal transport and river-sea intermodal transport, this super port, which has been the world's largest port in terms of annual cargo throughput for 16 consecutive years, has expanded its port hinterland to the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, helping to smooth the Yangtze River's golden waterway, the western land-sea new corridor, the China-Europe Railway Express, and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, becoming an important hub in the open economic corridor spanning east, central, and west China, connecting sea and land.
The Yangtze and the sea are connected, and the atmosphere is new, witnessing the vitality of the Chinese land and the opening of new horizons for high-quality development.
More than 5 years ago, in the spring of 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) to conduct on-the-spot inspections of the resumption of work and production.
"The current situation is very different, and the environmental conditions for large-scale import and export have changed. We must propose new ideas to guide development based on the new situation." Crystallizing thoughts on the past, present, and future, shortly after returning to Beijing (北京), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) clearly proposed the strategic choice of building a new development pattern.
In October 2020, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的十九届五中全会) planned the "14th Five-Year Plan" blueprint and made comprehensive arrangements for building a new development pattern with the domestic cycle as the main body and the domestic and international dual cycles promoting each other.
Looking at the longer-term picture, whether it is the 5 years of the "14th Five-Year Plan" or the more than 10 years since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), the changes in the times are significant, and the guidance of scientific theory is extremely important.
Advancing in China in the new era, facing the profound adjustment of the global political and economic landscape, and facing the historic changes in the main social contradictions, what kind of development should be achieved and how should it be achieved? China's navigator, with a high degree of theoretical consciousness and practical responsibility, scientifically judges the situation, responds to the laws of development, and explores solutions.
This is an accurate annotation of the direction of development:
"After the comprehensive completion of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and achieving the first centenary goal, we must take advantage of the momentum to embark on a new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country and march towards the second centenary goal, which marks that our country has entered a new stage of development."
This is a clear declaration of the theme of development:
"High-quality development is the theme of China's economic and social development during the '14th Five-Year Plan' and even longer periods, and it is related to the overall situation of China's socialist modernization construction." "High-quality development is the primary task of comprehensively building a modern socialist country." "We must adhere to high-quality development as the hard truth of the new era."
This is a profound transformation of the concept of development:
Implementing the new development concept throughout the entire process and all fields of economic and social development, achieving high-quality development in which innovation becomes the primary driving force, coordination becomes an inherent characteristic, green becomes a universal form, openness becomes a necessary path, and sharing becomes the fundamental purpose.
A new concept brings a wider world. Development is one of the most basic categories of Marxism, and high-quality development requires new productivity theories to guide it.
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, we must place the development of new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions in a more prominent strategic position." On April 30, 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired a symposium on economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period in Shanghai (上海), emphasizing new quality productive forces.
"The characteristic is innovation, the key is quality, and the essence is advanced productivity." "New quality productive forces are themselves green productive forces."
From first proposing new quality productive forces during local inspections in 2023 to making systematic expositions and major deployments in multiple occasions, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly answered major theoretical and practical questions such as "what are new quality productive forces, why should we develop new quality productive forces, and how should we develop new quality productive forces," revealing the laws of productivity evolution and providing important guidance for releasing new momentum for high-quality development.
All epoch-making theories are products that meet the needs of the times.
Continuously deepening the understanding of the laws of economic work, profoundly summarizing that "the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee is the fundamental guarantee for doing a good job in economic work," and proposing the important relationship of "five musts be coordinated";
Daring to comprehensively deepen reform, consciously stimulating the vitality of social productive forces by adjusting production relations, consciously adapting the superstructure to the development requirements of the economic base by improving the superstructure, and promoting the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics in a more regular manner;
The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, with foresight and overall planning, has proposed a series of new concepts, new ideas, and new strategies in the process of successfully managing China's economic development, enriching and developing Xi Jinping's economic thought and successfully opening up a new realm of Marxist political economy.
Overlooking the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠), thousands of miles of green Great Wall lock the yellow dragon.
On November 28, 2024, with a rose seedling being planted in the sand, the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) green sand-fixing protection belt project, with a total length of 3,046 kilometers, was closed.
"After continuous efforts, the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) has put on a 'green scarf'." In April 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) specifically mentioned this miracle in the history of human desertification control when participating in the capital's voluntary tree planting activity.
Ecological security is for the benefit of future generations. In the past 5 years, Xi Jinping's thought on ecological civilization has been continuously enriched and developed, and the concept that green waters and green mountains are golden mountains and silver mountains has taken root in people's hearts, illuminating the path of green transformation and development of China's economy and society.
Practical development is endless, and theoretical innovation is endless.
In October 2023, Xi Jinping's thought on culture was formally proposed at the National Conference on Propaganda and Ideological Work (全国宣传思想文化工作会议).
Doing a good job in the "humanistic economics" article, empowering economic and social development with culture, and promoting the symbiosis and co-prosperity of humanities and economy; optimizing the supply of cultural products and services to better meet the people's spiritual and cultural needs, and striving to promote the prosperity of the people's material and spiritual lives;
Xi Jinping's thought on culture awakens the most basic, deepest, and most enduring power of cultural confidence, the innovation and creativity of the whole nation are surging, and the communication power and influence of Chinese civilization are constantly enhanced.
The ever-changing practice brings abundant nourishment for theoretical innovation, and the theory that keeps pace with the times guides the practice to move forward.
In the past 5 years, against the background of the surging reverse globalization trend and the impact of supply and industrial chains, China's total economic volume has successively crossed the thresholds of 110 trillion yuan, 120 trillion yuan, and 130 trillion yuan, and is expected to reach about 140 trillion yuan in 2025, with its contribution to world economic growth remaining at about 30%, becoming a stable and reliable source of power;
In the past 5 years, China's innovation engine has become stronger, the coordinated development of urban and rural areas has been deeply rooted in advantages, Beautiful China has changed from a vision to reality, reform and opening up have blossomed with a new atmosphere, the effectiveness of national governance has been continuously enhanced, the cohesion of the Chinese nation has been further enhanced, and the common prosperity of all people is advancing step by step.
"The impact of the Chinese-style modernization process on the 21st century has only just begun." Foreign media commented that China has not followed the Western model, but has opened up its own path, combining innovation, strategy, and forward-looking thinking. China's progress is not only reflected in the economy, but also in technology and society, and its driving force comes from a unique way of common prosperity.
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Beijing (北京), the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）), the golden autumn sunshine sprinkles on the garden of grass and trees, outlining a silhouette of time.
At the beginning of 2021, an important seminar with the theme of studying and implementing the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的十九届五中全会), attended by more than 190 leading cadres at the provincial and ministerial level, was held here.
At the opening ceremony, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) gave a key lesson to the "key few":
"Entering a new stage of development clarifies the historical orientation of our country's development, implementing the new development concept clarifies the guiding principles of our country's modernization construction, and building a new development pattern clarifies the path choice of our country's economic modernization."
These three "news" mark the logical thread of the "Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and the Long-term Goals for 2035," reflecting the far-reaching planning and profound wisdom of the navigator of a major country.
Thought is the torch, and practice is the sail.
Closely focusing on the theme of promoting high-quality development, deeply practicing new concepts, new ideas, and new strategies, bringing about changes in quality, efficiency, and power:
The electronic communication industry has a super-high-speed signal "Chinese standard"!
At the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Semiconductor Industry Ecology Expo held in Shenzhen (深圳) recently, China's independently developed new generation of ultra-high-speed real-time oscilloscopes was released, and the high-end electronic measurement instrument field ushered in a key breakthrough.
Putting innovation at the core of the overall development situation and cultivating and strengthening new quality productive forces is an essential part of high-quality development.
"We must blaze a new trail in promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation." "Adhere to education, science and technology, and talent together." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly given in-depth and meticulous guidance, explaining the methods and paths of innovation-driven development, and the land of China is active with scenes of moving towards the new.
Accelerate the promotion of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance. The first domestically produced electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier Fujian Ship (福建舰) was launched, the first Chinese space station "Tiangong" (天宫) was fully built and put into operation, artificial intelligence and the low-altitude economy are "growing rapidly," traditional industries are riding the "digital" wave, and innovation is accelerating into productivity, effectively enhancing the resilience of industrial development;
Play a big game of coordinated regional development. The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region (京津冀), the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) have become important sources of power leading the country's high-quality development, and the development advantages of the four major regional plates in the west, northeast, central, and east are increasingly apparent;
Let green become the background color of development. From 2021 to 2024, China supported an average annual economic growth of 5.5% with an average annual energy consumption growth of 4.7%, and energy consumption intensity decreased by 11.6% cumulatively, making it one of the countries with the fastest decline in energy consumption intensity.
Showing a new atmosphere and taking new steps.
In China today, 24,000 newly established enterprises grow like bamboo shoots after a spring rain in one day, and more than 120 billion yuan of goods are traded with other countries and regions; in one second, more than 1.43 million GB of data is transmitted in the cloud, and about 6,000 express deliveries enter the delivery channel. Every moment, every moment, it is moving towards the development goals of higher quality, more efficiency, more fairness, more sustainability, and more security at an admirable speed.
Adhering to the people-centered development thought and heading towards a good life with more than 1.4 billion people, the answer sheet of development has warmth and depth:
January 23, 2025, Chang'an Community (长安小区), Chang'an Street (长安街道), Dadong District (大东区), Shenyang (沈阳). In the place of human fireworks, the taste of the New Year is gradually getting stronger.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), who was inspecting here, walked into the home of Lang Sulan (郎素兰), who is already 82 years old and has four generations living under one roof.
Asking about income and talking about expenses, the General Secretary cared in detail.
Learning that the community takes special care of the elderly, the General Secretary was very emotional, "Community work is a matter for thousands of households. The position of community work connects the top and the bottom, but you have to look down. 'Thousands of lines above' are also for the people, and ultimately they must be implemented on the people."
On the magnificent voyage, the people are always the logical starting point and value purpose of development.
Taking employment as the top priority of people's livelihood: strengthening the employment-first orientation in promoting high-quality development, deeply implementing the employment-first strategy, improving the employment promotion mechanism, and continuously enriching and developing more proactive employment policies;
Closely focusing on people's livelihood concerns such as old-age care, childcare, and medical care: since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China has built the world's largest education system, social security system, and medical and health system, and the achievements of economic development and technological progress have been practically transformed into the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security;
From the comprehensive implementation of the personal pension system to the in-depth implementation of the five-year action plan for the new urbanization strategy, a series of solid measures have been introduced; from the "toilet revolution" in rural areas to garbage classification in cities, from the prevention and treatment of "little glasses" to the promotion of clean heating, one by one, small things related to people's livelihood are integrated into the top-level design of development.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, more than 12 million new urban jobs were created every year, the average life expectancy reached 79 years, and the direct settlement of cross-provincial medical expenses benefited 560 million people. Behind every heart-warming number is a more concrete "people's livelihood is the greatest."
Promoting the virtuous interaction between high-quality development and high-level security, China firmly grasps the initiative of development in traversing stormy waves and dangerous shoals:
More than 60% of the country's autumn grain has been harvested! Since mid-to-late September, many provinces have experienced continuous rainy weather. Faced with severe challenges, a series of measures from the central to local levels have been quickly introduced to go all out to "seize the autumn" and win a bumper harvest.
"Solving the problem of eating is always the top priority of governing the country." In spring planting and autumn harvest, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly walked into the depths of the farmland to observe the grain situation and ask about grain matters.
In 2021, it was clarified that the Party and government should be jointly responsible for food security; in 2022, the "long-toothed" hard measures for cultivated land protection were implemented; in 2023, the deployment of building a diversified food supply system was made. In each of the central No. 1 documents, there is a deep consideration of food security.
The more complex the situation and environment, and the more arduous the mission and tasks, the more necessary it is to look at problems, think about problems, and solve problems from a strategic perspective.
Based on its own strength, using strengthening the domestic cycle to resolve the impact of external shocks and declining external demand, and taking into account both internal and external factors, using expanding high-level opening up to shape new advantages in international cooperation and competition, the General Secretary and the Party Central Committee's comprehensive deployment of building a new development pattern contains a dialectical vision and long-term thinking.
Expanding domestic demand in all directions, building a unified national market, and building a modern industrial system; consolidating the security foundation of food, energy, industry, and national defense, and ensuring a new development pattern with a new security pattern. A series of forward-looking plans have been implemented and have taken effect, promoting the steady progress of China's economic ship.
The supply and demand sides are steadily improving: remaining the world's second largest consumer market, the largest online retail market, and the largest manufacturing country, Chinese manufacturing is constantly moving towards high-end, intelligent, and green;
The "dual cycle" is smoother: China's scale of trade in goods ranks first in the world, the scale of trade in services ranks second in the world, and the cumulative import of consumer goods from 2021 to 2024 is 7.4 trillion yuan;
"Fully implementing the new development concept and accelerating the construction of a new economic pattern is the key for China to redefine itself in the world." The Brazilian magazine "Forum" published an article saying that China's remarkable changes stem from pragmatic governance, long-term planning, and a commitment to Chinese-style modernization.
China's answer sheet is eye-catching, and the Chinese road is wider.
Five years of magnificent practice have demonstrated the powerful practical force of new concepts; five years of extraordinary journey have also been deeply engraved in the historical coordinates of a major country's development.
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Measuring the scale of history, we are still more than 20 years away from achieving the second centenary goal. The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a crucial period for laying the foundation and fully exerting efforts to basically realize socialist modernization.
This is an era of profound change, but also an era of great potential: the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century at an accelerated pace, external suppression and containment are constantly escalating, and domestic reform, development, and stability tasks are arduous, but opportunities and challenges coexist. Seizing opportunities can turn crises into opportunities and take advantage of the situation.
Not to be confused by temporary events, not to be disturbed by high winds and rapid waves.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and the Party Central Committee pointed out the direction forward: "We must maintain strategic focus, enhance confidence in victory, actively recognize, respond to, and seek change, concentrate our efforts on managing our own affairs well, win strategic initiative in fierce international competition, and promote major breakthroughs in strategic tasks related to the overall situation of Chinese-style modernization."
Looking forward to the destined extraordinary road ahead, guided by the new development concept, accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, adhering to the path of high-quality development, and promoting the giant ship of China to move forward courageously, our strength will be more abundant and our confidence will be more solid.
Confidence and strength come from scientific guidance and strong leadership, forming the most reliable backbone and stabilizing force when storms strike.
"The centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee is the fundamental guarantee for doing a good job in economic work. At critical moments and important junctures, the Party Central Committee promptly analyzes the situation and makes decisions and deployments to ensure that China's economic ship can ride the wind and waves and move steadily and far."
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) profound exposition at the Central Economic Work Conference in December last year embodies the greatest consensus of the entire party.
Stabilizing the economy, fighting the epidemic, combating disasters, ensuring people's livelihoods, and responding to external pressures... Every choice at a critical moment and every journey through wind and rain have repeatedly proven that the most fundamental reason why we can continue to move towards new victories is that we have the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core leading and steering the course, and the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.
On September 24 this year, at the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit, the world heard China's solemn commitment—
When General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered a video address, he announced China's new round of nationally determined contributions: "By 2035, China's total economy-wide greenhouse gas net emissions will be reduced by 7%-10% compared to the peak, and we will strive to do better. The proportion of non-fossil energy consumption in total energy consumption will reach more than 30%..."
Some countries are hesitant to address climate change, while China chooses to unswervingly follow the path of green development, grasp development trends, understand development laws, and make strategic choices, demonstrating the responsibility and commitment of a major country.
Following the right path leads to a distant destination.
Clearly identifying the major trends of the times, seizing historical opportunities, and accurately grasping the direction and path of development in a wider range, broader fields, and deeper levels, and strengthening strategic, systematic, and forward-looking planning... Our party continues to deepen its understanding of the laws governing economic and social development, and continuously enhances the ideological and action consciousness of the entire party and the entire country to move forward in unison.
Confidence and strength come from deepening reform and opening up, injecting strong impetus into better leveraging institutional advantages.
In July this year, the integrated regional market in the Yangtze River Delta ushered in new progress—relevant departments in Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), and Anhui (安徽) will cooperate to optimize the business environment and maintain a fair competitive market order, and promote the joint construction of a pilot zone for a unified national market.
Facing the future of development is also an answer sheet for "striving to open up new horizons for reform and development."
Reforms entering the deep-water zone must focus on breaking through ideological barriers and overcoming vested interests, and continuously promote institutional and mechanism innovation and advance the modernization of the national governance system and governance capabilities.
Focusing on the theme of development, the direction of reform is clearer: "The connotation of Chinese-style modernization is very rich, and further comprehensively deepening reform must also be all-round," "We must combine reform more closely with economic and social development, and promote the accelerated implementation of landmark reform measures"...
Grasping the main contradictions, holding the "nose" of economic system reform, driving new breakthroughs in reforms in other fields, further comprehensively deepening reform pays more attention to system integration, more attention to highlighting key points, and more attention to the effectiveness of reform, and continuously improves the system and mechanism conducive to promoting high-quality development.
Promoting reform and development through opening up converges into a magnificent theme of the times.
On the bank of the Huangpu River (黄浦江), in another half month, the 8th China International Import Expo will open in Shanghai (上海). Year after year, more and more global companies are going to the "CIIE appointment."
On the coast of the South China Sea, in less than two months, the Hainan Free Trade Port will start full island customs closure operations, and China's expansion of high-level opening up will reach a new level.
Across the country, the tide of opening up, cooperation, and mutual benefit is surging.
Facing headwinds and adverse currents, bravely sailing against the wind is the correct choice to recognize and respond to changes, and it is also the only way to break the situation and develop.
Deepening the opening up of the flow of goods and factors, and steadily expanding institutional opening up in rules, standards, etc.; focusing on strengthening the leading role of the domestic major cycle, and using the international cycle to improve the efficiency and level of the domestic major cycle... An Eastern power that is firmly expanding opening up and embracing the world at a deeper level is injecting more certainty, creating more vitality and opportunities for a world full of variables.
Confidence and strength come from seizing the day and working tirelessly, paving the way for the continuous implementation of the great cause.
From October 20 to 23, the 20th Fourth Plenary Session of the Party, held in Beijing (北京), reviewed the "Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," and drew a blueprint for the key five years on the new journey.
Running relay race after relay race, without stopping.
From the first five-year plan to the 14th five-year plan, with the theme of "building our country into a modern socialist country," the continuous implementation outlines a broad modernization process.
Some foreign dignitaries commented that China's five-year plan guarantees the continuous, stable, and positive development of China's economy and society through consistent, meticulous formulation and strong implementation. This is a unique institutional advantage of China.
"By 2035, we will basically realize socialist modernization with three five-year plan periods. Then, with another three five-year plan periods, by the middle of this century, we will build our country into a strong, democratic, civilized, harmonious, and beautiful modern socialist power." At the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) described the development roadmap and timetable in this way.
"We must accurately grasp the phased requirements of the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, focus on the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, closely focus on the goal of basically realizing socialist modernization, and reasonably determine goals and tasks and propose ideas and measures in one field after another." Planning for a new five years, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) clear guidance is a profound answer to the questions of the times and a deep response to the expectations of the people.
Five years is but a moment in the long river of history, but it is precious for a country striving towards modernization.
Achieving constant progress with perseverance, drawing a blueprint to the end. Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the entire party and the people of the whole country will unite as one and unremittingly strive towards the bright prospects of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, and will surely create new glories on the new journey of Chinese-style modernization!
(According to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), October 21, reporters Zou Wei (邹伟), An Bei (安蓓), Yu Jiaxin (于佳欣), Zhang Xin (张辛欣))
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Only by releasing the charm of urban and rural areas in multiple dimensions can we encourage tourists to shift from a "fleeting glance" to "frequent revisits," transforming temporary popularity into sustainable development increments.
The "Su Chao" (苏超) has entered the knockout stage, and the enthusiasm of fans remains undiminished. Since the start of the competition, the "Su Chao" has driven multi-scene consumption exceeding 38 billion yuan throughout Jiangsu (江苏).
Offline, people "travel to a city for a game," experiencing the Jiangsu (江苏) style in person; online, many netizens and viewers watch the live broadcasts without missing a single game, interacting and "playing with memes." The "Su Chao" has gone beyond the scope of a sports event and can be described as a "sports feast" with the participation of various parties.
From the unprecedentedly popular "Village Super League" (村超) to the "Zhejiang BA" (浙BA) that ignited the summer... mass sports events are staged one after another, reflecting the grand logic of humanistic economics.
Humanistic economics sees people more than things. Looking back at these successful events, which one does not take the masses as the protagonist? In Taijiang Taipan Village (台江台盘村), Guizhou (贵州), playing basketball, blowing Lusheng (芦笙), and dancing Miao dances are integrated into daily life. The "Village BA" has long become a youth carnival in the surrounding villages; in Angsu Town (昂素镇), Etuoke Banner (鄂托克前旗), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), the "Grassland Village Volleyball" (草原村排) venue has a permanent population of less than 8,000, but more than 5,000 people play volleyball, and herdsmen have raised more than 200,000 yuan to build an indoor volleyball hall. Seeing the love of the masses, conforming to the expectations of the masses, and meeting the needs of the masses, the development of cultural and sports undertakings will have a sense of direction, and the various forces of grassroots governance will have the initiative to go from "let me do it" to "I want to do it."
Humanistic economics takes the comprehensive development of people as the core and the high-quality development of the population as the driving force. As a type of developmental consumption, sports consumption is highly consistent with the people's growing needs for a better life. In 2024, the per capita sports venue area in China reached 3.0 square meters. Increasingly good natural ecology and increasingly perfect infrastructure support the sports industry to enter a period of rapid growth. Running and fitness have become a trend, hiking and camping have replaced excessive drinking, and niche sports such as rock climbing and pickleball have entered the public eye. In the past 5 years, the average annual growth rate of the total scale of China's sports industry has exceeded 10%. "Investing in health" and "enjoying it" are inexhaustible driving forces for such consumption engines.
Using culture to nourish the city and using culture to revitalize industries, promoting the integrated interaction between cultural prosperity and economic development, is the inherent meaning of humanistic economics. A hot event is a wonderful beginning. To write the second half of the article well, various regions need to use all their "eighteen kinds of martial arts." A "morning tea derby" has made the distinctive diets of Yangzhou (扬州) and Zhenjiang (镇江) shine; a "Chu-Han Contention" (楚汉争霸) has made the historical heritage of Xuzhou (徐州) and Suqian (宿迁) linger; a "Village Super League" confrontation has seen people of all ethnic groups singing and dancing, and watching football, appreciating folk customs, and tasting food has become a "one-stop shop" for tourism. Culture and sports build the stage, and the economy performs the play. A performance, a music festival, a museum... all regions are polishing their distinctive cultural cards, attracting tourists to scatter their attention to the entire region. Activities will come to an end, but only by releasing the charm of urban and rural areas in multiple dimensions can we encourage tourists to shift from a "fleeting glance" to "frequent revisits," transforming temporary popularity into sustainable development increments.
Writing this great article on humanistic economics will reap not only economic benefits but also a humanistic atmosphere. The figures soaked in sweat on the green fields of Jiangsu (江苏) show the unyielding and fighting spirit of the "Thirteen Protectors"; the cheers at the sidelines invisibly enhance collective cohesion and sense of identity... On the land of China, the lively mass sports events constitute a beautiful picture of vitality, unity, and upward progress. Isn't this a microcosm of the prosperous and thriving China of today? Using culture to educate people, enlighten their minds, and nourish their hearts, the lofty aspirations of promoting the integration of culture and economy and building Chinese-style modernization will surge endlessly, and the endogenous driving force will be endless.
Looking back at the popular events, what moves people is not only the superb skills on the field but also the uniform cheering of the audience, the strong support of local enterprises, and the warm and friendly interaction of citizens... Enjoying and building, each active figure injects a strong human touch into the competitive confrontation, giving the event a lasting appeal. By fully mobilizing the enthusiasm of the broad masses of the people and moving towards the same goal, we will surely deliver more wonderful answers to humanistic economics.
Return to TopThe Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, and the Double Ninth Festival is not far away. In recent years, topics such as "Has the flavor of traditional festivals faded?" and "Do young people no longer love celebrating festivals?" always spark reflection and discussion. Not long ago, we initiated a call for submissions on the "People's Daily Commentary" (人民日报评论) WeChat official account, inviting readers to share their views and insights. In this issue of "Everyone's Talk," we have selected three submissions to discuss our thoughts on the question of "How to celebrate traditional festivals well."
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Cherishing the "Three Flavors" of Tradition
Sun Weifeng (孙维锋)
Before the age of 18, I lived in the Northwest, but now I have settled in Lingnan (岭南) for decades. The festival customs of the two places differ significantly, but both contain "three flavors."
Cultural flavor, this is the inheritance of etiquette and customs accumulated over the years. Traditional festivals are never abstract symbols, but living cultures. Eating tangyuan during the Lantern Festival, admiring the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival, climbing mountains during the Double Ninth Festival... Festival activities demonstrate a sense of ritual and continuously enhance our cultural identity.
Human touch, this is the unchanging bond that runs through the festivals. Before this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, the community where I live organized a "family banquet." Everyone brought their own specialties, sat around in the courtyard, shared food, and chatted about their families. Traditional festivals not only allow us to converse with the ancients in thoughts spanning thousands of years, but also provide opportunities for modern people to exchange emotions.
Hometown flavor, this is the homesickness memory rooted in the bottom of my heart. The poem "A bright moon is born on the sea, from afar we share this moment" (海上生明月，天涯共此时) is still moving after thousands of years because it touches everyone's longing for their hometown. A traditional festival is a cultural coordinate; no matter where you are, your hometown is always the place your heart desires.
Cherishing the "three flavors" of traditional festivals, adhering to the roots of culture, guarding the warmth of the world, and inheriting the memory of the homeland, can make traditional festivals continue to radiate charm.
The Richer Taste of the Integration of Old and New
Che Hanying (车韩颖)
I often hear peers around me say, "Festivals are becoming less and less flavorful," such as "Spring Festival is just about swiping on the phone" and "Dragon Boat Festival only remembers eating zongzi." But on second thought, festivals are never immutable. As long as you find the right way to present them, the flavor of the festivals will not only not decrease, but will increase.
The "traditional flavor" in my memory is the scene of my grandmother sitting on the balcony wrapping zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival. She always taught me how to wind the cotton thread while saying, "Wrap it tightly so that the rice doesn't leak, just like wrapping up the blessings of the days." After growing up, in addition to wrapping zongzi, there are more ways to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. Once, before the Dragon Boat Festival, I went to a non-heritage workshop to learn how to make sachets. The sachet bag was in the style of "national tide," and mint, which repels mosquitoes, was also added to the spices. When I made the sachet, I suddenly understood that "traditional flavor" is never simply replicating "old rules," but the love and importance of life—just like the zongzi and mosquito-repellent sachets wrapped by my grandmother, they all hide the expectation of "living a good life."
Traditional festivals are not "old antiques," they have life. Its life is reflected in the continuation of traditional customs, and also manifested in the innovation of presentation forms. For example, the New Year's Eve dinner can be a family hot pot, and the Lantern Festival can also be turned into a light show. As long as we guard the core of culture and emotion, the presentation of traditional festivals can be diverse, and in the integration of old and new, people of different ages can find their own sense of belonging.
Inspire Young People's Sense of Participation
Liu Minghua (刘明花)
How to understand the flavor of the festival, I think there are two angles. On the one hand, it should be seen that the way of celebrating festivals is indeed changing. Today's young people grow up in an era of greater material abundance and pursue individual feelings and unique experiences. Behind this, there is the influence of social changes and the different reasons for living habits.
On the other hand, the change in the way of celebrating festivals does not mean the disappearance of the flavor of the festival. Festivals need a sense of ritual, but the ritual itself has different ways of presenting itself. During the festival, young people wear Hanfu in themed blocks to experience the "Tang Palace Night Banquet" (唐宫夜宴), listen to a themed concert, and share intangible cultural heritage handicrafts on social platforms. Isn't this a manifestation of a strong festive atmosphere? Celebrating festivals is never a fixed program, what is important is the cultural memory and emotional resonance that transcends time and space.
Only with a sense of participation can there be a festive flavor. The key to making young people love and celebrate traditional festivals well is to enhance their enthusiasm for participation. Rather than talking about "how should we celebrate," it is better to explore more diverse and fashionable "ways to celebrate": the city's outdoor light show can be carried out in parallel with moon viewing activities, and traditional temple fairs can coexist with cultural and creative markets. When young people fully participate and realize the cultural connotation of the festival and the unique charm of tradition, the seeds of cultural inheritance will naturally take root.
Return to TopRecently, the 138th Canton Fair (广交会) opened in Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东) province, and will be held in three phases. At this Canton Fair (广交会), it is estimated that more than 1 million new products (developed in the past year), nearly 1.1 million products with independent intellectual property rights, and nearly 800,000 products making their debut at the Canton Fair (广交会) will be showcased on-site. A smart healthcare zone has been set up for the first time to showcase innovative achievements such as intelligent monitoring and diagnosis, and intelligent surgical assistance devices. The service robot zone will continue to be set up, introducing 46 leading companies in the industry to exhibit embodied robots, robotic dogs, and more.
This is precisely:
Guests come and go, booths are busy,
The grand event attracts merchants from all over the world.
Innovation and wisdom add a new atmosphere,
Sharing development brings a beautiful scene.
By Chen Bingxu (陈炳旭)
Return to TopBy: 王 浩
In recent times, two reports regarding water management have garnered attention: the conclusion of water and sediment regulation during the Yellow River flood season in 2025, and the 31 water and sediment regulation efforts since 2002, which have sent over 3.5 billion tons of sediment into the sea, effectively alleviating the "suspended river" state of the Yellow River; the eastern and central routes of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project have cumulatively diverted over 83 billion cubic meters of water, providing "safe water" to 195 million people in 48 large and medium-sized cities along the routes.
The single word "regulation" (调) is extraordinary. The Yellow River (黄河) water and sediment regulation uses high-flow water from reservoir groups to scour the river channel, making the relationship between water and sediment more coordinated. The South-to-North Water Diversion (南水北调), a network of water circulation, helps to achieve a holistic optimization of China's water resource allocation pattern. Different water management practices answer the same proposition - how to adjust imbalance to balance.
In recent years, from weaving water networks between rivers to managing water use with a "red line," to the in-depth implementation of the national "River Strategy" (江河战略)... we have been continuously adjusting the relationship between water resource input and output, demand and supply, protection and utilization, striving to balance the inequality of "summer floods and winter droughts, northern scarcity and southern abundance," and committing to achieving relative balance.
Summarizing the way of water management, we can better understand the way of governance that "imbalance is universal, and relative balance should be promoted in development." To properly handle the major relationships between economy and society, government and market, efficiency and fairness, vitality and order, development and security, and to achieve from imbalance to balance, from insufficiency to sufficiency, it is necessary to adhere to systematic thinking, dialectical thinking, and master the dialectics of coordinated development.
Imbalance contains potential difference, respect the law and adjust accordingly.
Water management values understanding the water situation, river situation, and terrain, and guiding actions according to circumstances. The Yellow River (黄河) water and sediment regulation accurately identifies opportunities such as reservoir flood control, creating controllable "artificial flood peaks." The central route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (南水北调中线工程) uses the terrain for gravity flow, saving construction and operation costs. Grasping the rules and acting in accordance with the trend yields twice the result with half the effort.
Grasping the rules can find the "thread" to sort out the myriad of complexities. For example, coordinating the relationship between cultivating new momentum and updating old momentum should follow the laws of economic development. In Nantong (南通), Jiangsu (江苏), textile workshops have been transformed into intelligent factories; in Shaoxing (绍兴), Zhejiang (浙江), a single silk thread can be "spun" into a new generation of artificial blood vessels and special cables. Properly handling the relationship between new and old, breaking and establishing, and "grafting" new quality productive forces, traditional industries can also sprout "new branches."
Imbalance contains potential, based on the overall situation, adjust accurately.
The change of water activates the "hidden advantages" of regional development. The eastern route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (南水北调东线工程) raises the water level of the Grand Canal (大运河), and Liangshan Port (梁山港) in Jining (济宁), Shandong (山东) has transformed from a puddle into a "crossroads," becoming a hub for river-sea transport networks. In Luohe (漯河), Henan (河南), the high-quality water source of the South-to-North Water Diversion (南水北调) is written into investment promotion materials, and under the nourishment of good water, the food industry is accelerating its transformation and upgrading, with a total scale of over 250 billion yuan.
Open your horizons, there is potential in imbalance and uncoordination. Anhui (安徽) makes good use of its strategic superposition advantages to become the "super interface" of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角). Xinjiang (新疆), based in the heart of the Eurasian continent, is building international channels, and the northwest inland has become a high ground for opening up. On both sides of the "Hu Line" (胡焕庸线), there is room for industrial gradient transfer and opportunities for overtaking on curves. Changing perspectives, based on the "needs of the whole region" to make up for shortcomings, and releasing the new potential of "what one region can do," is conducive to promoting coordinated regional development.
Imbalance cultivates new opportunities, dialectically adjust to turn crisis into opportunity.
Water management promotes development and benefits people's livelihoods, reflecting the unity of facing problems and solving problems. Once, "the Yangtze River (长江) was sick, and it was quite sick." Jointly grasping major protection and not engaging in large-scale development, with the in-depth implementation of the Yangtze River Economic Belt (长江经济带) development strategy, the beautiful scenery of a river of clear water flowing eastward has been restored, and the momentum of green development is strong.
Fearless of difficulties, open up new horizons for development. Many times, the process of overcoming difficulties is also the process of seizing opportunities. Facing the situation of "Beijing (北京) can't finish eating, Tianjin (天津) can't eat well, and Hebei (河北) can't eat enough," seizing the "bull nose" of relieving Beijing's non-capital functions, the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) has continuously reached new levels. Facing the "urban-rural dual structure," promoting the organic combination of new urbanization and comprehensive rural revitalization, urban and rural development go hand in hand. Focusing on problems, facing difficulties, concentrating on tackling key problems, we can always find the key to solving problems.
Coordination is both a means of development and a goal of development. "Playing the piano with ten fingers" will surely play a harmonious movement of high-quality development.
Return to TopBy: 丁 乙
Not long ago, some netizens reported that a certain scenic spot prohibited tourists from picking up maple leaves. Many people were confused: Why is it not allowed to pick up maple leaves? The staff responded that this was for the protection of the natural environment. Indeed, fallen leaves, flowers, and fruits on forest land can be converted into soil nutrients through microbial action. Large-scale picking will damage the landscape and affect the soil.
The reasoning is correct, but the problem lies in the 一刀切 (yī dāo qiē - "one knife cut," a one-size-fits-all approach). Whether it is to leave a natural teaching aid for children or to clip it into a book as a souvenir, most tourists have no intention of damaging the environment when picking up leaves. Generally speaking, limited picking of fallen leaves has a limited impact on the environment. Some places adopt overly strict regulations in order to control the uncivilized behavior of a few people, but this will also affect the tourist experience.
In terms of understanding, we should "focus on the big picture," but in terms of management, we should "start with the small things." From delineating collection areas to allow tourists to pick up in designated areas, to processing fallen leaves into bookmarks for tourists to exchange, some scenic spots' practices are worth learning from. We might as well think of new tricks to find a balance between protection and utilization, and such measures can better promote the concept of environmental protection.
The relationship between humans and nature is not "you advance, I retreat," but "harmonious coexistence." Protecting the ecological environment cannot be achieved by “一禁了之” (yī jìn liǎo zhī - "one prohibition and be done with it," simply imposing a ban), but rather by grasping the proper measure of interaction between humans and nature. Just as our elders taught us when we were young, "leave the mycelium when picking mushrooms, and don't break branches when picking fruits," which contains the sustainable development concept of combining use and nourishment, taking in moderation, respecting nature, and following the ecological wisdom of nature, should be continuously passed on.
Every scenic spot is an ecological classroom. Using a leaf to convey ecological knowledge, using an experience to replace simple prohibition, we look forward to scenic spots in various places optimizing management, subtly conducting ecological civilization education classes, and allowing more "ecological bystanders" to become "ecological partners."
(Excerpted and compiled from *Workers' Daily* (《工人日报》), originally titled "Should a Maple Leaf Be Picked Up? This Question Tests More Than Just the Scenic Spot")
Return to TopBy: 竹圆圆
[People] Li Zaixi (李宰硕), Yang Bo (杨波)
[Event] Recently, there have been two such events. Near an island in Yongheung-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, South Korea, an elderly Chinese man was trapped in the mudflats. Li Zaixi (李宰硕), the South Korean coast guard officer responsible for the search and rescue, gave his life jacket to the man and unfortunately died in the line of duty. On the Jogasaki Coast in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, a Japanese woman fell into the sea and was trapped. Yang Bo (杨波), a tourist from Shaanxi, China, disregarded his personal safety and jumped into the sea to rescue her. Events in different places, involving people of different nationalities, evoked the same feelings of admiration.
[Commentary]
Courage is a universal human virtue. Even knowing that giving up his life jacket could lead to the fatal risk of being swept away by the waves, Li Zaixi (李宰硕) selflessly left the hope of survival to the Chinese elderly man. Even knowing the danger of the cliff, Yang Bo (杨波) resolutely climbed down the cliff, faced the danger, and jumped in to help the Japanese woman. Moments of crisis reveal great love and responsibility. The choices of the two rescuers shone with humanitarianism and interpreted the common belief in the supremacy of life. Reverence for life, compassion for the weak and helpless, and a sense of responsibility... It is these shared emotions that build bridges for cross-language communication and evoke widespread resonance from people of different countries and cultural contexts.
The key to sound relations between countries lies in amity between their peoples, and the key to amity between their peoples lies in mutual understanding. The specific and subtle "small people" write deeply moving "big stories," laying the foundation of popular support for friendly exchanges between countries through mutual assistance. After Yang Bo (杨波) came ashore, "Japanese firefighters repeatedly praised and bowed in gratitude." After Li Zaixi's (李宰硕) funeral was held, Chinese netizens spontaneously offered "electronic flowers"... Sincere feelings are messengers of acquaintance, knowledge, and friendship. When goodwill is passed on and sincerity is conveyed, we have already stepped onto the bridge of friendship and mutual trust, becoming "old friends" who are "familiar even before meeting" and "unforgettable even after a long time." This friendship transcends differences and bridges divides, spreading to the broadest soil of popular sentiment and becoming a lubricant for friendly exchanges and cooperation.
Throughout human history, what often separates people is not mountains and rivers, not deep seas and ravines, but the lack of mutual understanding. Dragon dance performances, woodblock New Year pictures, and other Chinese New Year symbols have appeared on the streets of many countries, and foreign tourists have come to China "with empty suitcases"... As more and more cultural exchanges and trade interactions continue to develop, China is constantly moving towards the world, and the world is also increasingly understanding China. In continuous dialogue and exchange, those misunderstandings and prejudices that may have existed will gradually melt away like thin ice in early spring. The distance between hearts and the distance between countries will also be quietly narrowed without realizing it.
Living in the same global village, all countries are connected by fate. "Ping-pong diplomacy," "ballet diplomacy," "Kuling (Guling) Love Affair"... People-to-people connectivity is like a seed that can sprout into a lush tree of friendship between countries. One story after another, from people becoming "close" to countries "interacting," conveys people's desire for exchange and mutual learning, and also reveals the wisdom of harmonious coexistence. At the 138th Canton Fair (广交会), more than 240,000 buyers from more than 200 countries and regions shared new opportunities for cooperation and sought new futures for development. In the face of a turbulent and uncertain world, strengthening communication and enhancing cooperation in equality, respect, dialogue, and inclusiveness will provide a more sufficient foundation for responding to global challenges.
National borders exist, but friendship knows no bounds. Every friendly exchange helps us tear open information cocoons and remove "filters," allowing us to "closely" see the sincere smiles in each other's eyes and feel the warmth of spiritual connection. By following the voice of "people's amity" and widening the bridge of "state-to-state relations," we will surely be able to work together towards a future of shared destiny and win-win cooperation.
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Return to TopDevelopment moves forward, and people's lives become warmer. Ensuring and improving people's well-being in the course of development is a major task of Chinese-style modernization.
"Solve the major and minor issues around the lives of the people, so that everyone has more smiles and warmer hearts." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core adhered to the people-centered development philosophy, taking the people's aspiration for a better life as the starting point and end result of all work, and continuously enhanced people's well-being in high-quality development.
What the people desire is where the government's efforts are directed. The smiles on the faces around us reflect not only the magnificent picture of development but also the heart-warming answer sheet of people's livelihood. From winning the largest battle against poverty in human history and realizing the Chinese nation's thousand-year dream of Xiaokang (moderately prosperous society), to building the world's largest education system, social security system, and healthcare system... The warm picture of ensuring that children are cared for, people have access to education, workers are paid, the sick receive medical treatment, the elderly are provided for, residents have housing, and the vulnerable receive assistance is meticulously drawn across the land of China. As the "14th Five-Year Plan" is about to conclude and the "15th Five-Year Plan" is being planned and prepared, "we must not only do practical things that the people can see, touch, and benefit from, but also do good things that lay the foundation for future generations and benefit the long term." The happiness of the people's lives is more fulfilling and warmer.
Recently, reporters from this newspaper went deep into the grassroots, explored practical measures for precise policy implementation, listened to the stories of the people around them, showcased tangible and accessible development benefits, and recorded the people's "steady happiness."
-- Editor
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 蕊
"Mom Li!"
In the early morning, Fan Yufang (范玉纺), a "Sanbao Mama" (三宝妈妈) (mother of three children) living in Dongying District (东营区), Dongying City (东营市), Shandong (山东), led her son Rui Rui (睿睿) out of the residential compound. After crossing two intersections, they arrived at Shikou Town Central Kindergarten (史口镇中心幼儿园). The little guy broke free from her hand, took quick steps, and plunged into the arms of Li Yingying (李颖颖), a teacher in the toddler class, calling out the exclusive title from the beginning.
"There is a kind of happiness called nearby childcare." Looking at her watch, it was not yet 8 a.m., and Fan Yufang (范玉纺) looked happy. In the past, at this time, she was still frantically preparing milk powder and changing clothes for Rui Rui (睿睿), often not having time for breakfast.
Two years ago, the birth of Rui Rui (睿睿) brought joy to Fan Yufang (范玉纺), but she also faced the problem of balancing childcare and career. As a "Sanbao Mama" (三宝妈妈), Fan Yufang (范玉纺) looked forward to returning to work, but "who will take care of the child" was a difficult question.
This difficulty was resolved in September of this year—Fan Yufang (范玉纺) learned that Shikou Town Central Kindergarten (史口镇中心幼儿园) had opened a toddler class. When she took Rui Rui (睿睿) to try it out, she saw the teacher bending down to patiently teach the children to build blocks, and she immediately felt at ease: "I used to be afraid that my child would be wronged, but seeing the teachers so patient, I felt relieved."
After a period of time, Rui Rui (睿睿) fell in love with toddler class life and even kept "sharing" on his lips. Fan Yufang (范玉纺) was also able to return to her job with peace of mind: "Someone takes care of my child at my doorstep, so I can go to work with peace of mind."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "It is our greatest wish that children grow up better." Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China has vigorously developed the childcare service system, increasing the number of childcare slots for infants and young children under 3 years old per thousand people from 1.8 to over 4.
Located in the Dongying District Chemical Industrial Park (东营区化工产业园) in Shikou Town (史口镇), the park has attracted nearly 10,000 young employees, and "no one to take care of the children" used to be a problem that plagued young parents in the park. The opening of toddler classes in the town's kindergartens precisely addressed their practical needs: freeing up family labor and allowing children to receive careful care.
The two characters "tuo yu" (托育, childcare) carry immense weight. "Teachers alleviate children's separation anxiety through emotional companionship classes, scientifically arrange diet, rest, and outdoor activities... These are difficult for us to achieve at home," said Fan Yufang (范玉纺).
"We must make childcare services 'close to the people and warm to the people'." Zhou Kai (周凯), Director of the Dongying District Health and Health Bureau (东营区卫生健康局), introduced that in recent years, Dongying District (东营区) has accelerated the construction of childcare slots, rationally allocated childcare resources, and focused on promoting supply-demand balance. Currently, it has opened 23 inclusive childcare institutions with 793 inclusive childcare slots.
The practice of Dongying District (东营区) is a vivid portrayal of the national policy taking root at the grassroots level. From "having access to education at a young age" to "having good education at a young age," it is not only an expansion of service content but also an improvement in service quality and fairness. The development of childcare services has effectively alleviated the pressure of family childcare and injected more vitality into society.
At 8:10 in the morning, the husband who had just dropped off the older two children at school drove up, and Fan Yufang (范玉纺) got into the car. The couple smiled at each other: "This sense of security is very happy!"
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 驰
In the early morning, Wumeng Mountain (乌蒙山). Surrounded by mountains, the lights are already on in the small building of Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) in Jianshan Township (尖山乡), Zhenxiong County (镇雄县), Zhaotong City (昭通市), Yunnan Province (云南). The school gate opens, and cries of "Hello, teacher!" ring out. Rural teacher Shen Demei (沈德美) and her colleagues smile, welcoming the children.
Many years ago, when Shen Demei (沈德美) first came to the school, the only way to reach it was a narrow dirt road. The gate was badly rusted, the classroom walls were peeling, and there were only four or five full-time teachers for more than 200 students.
The Wumeng Mountains (乌蒙山) stretch on, concealing the mountain children's desire for education. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must adhere to a people-centered approach, continuously improve the universality, accessibility, and convenience of public education services, and ensure that the fruits of education reform and development benefit all people more and more equitably."
Today, Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) has been completely renewed: a four-story teaching building has sprung up, the classrooms are spacious and bright, the desks and chairs are brand new and comfortable, and multimedia equipment has been added.
Recently, Shen Demei (沈德美) has been learning to use new methods such as animation to teach mathematics to children. "I have found that using animation to demonstrate three-dimensional diagrams allows students to see them more clearly and understand them more easily."
In the past 5 years, Shen Demei (沈德美) has also welcomed many new colleagues: now Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) has 12 teachers with bachelor's degrees or above. The school's curriculum has also become richer.
十年树木，百年树人 十年树木，百年树人 (shí nián shù mù, bǎi nián shù rén - "ten years to grow a tree, a hundred years to nurture a person," education is a long-term undertaking). Across the country, 18.85 million full-time teachers are dedicated to their posts, devoting themselves to education.
At 10 a.m., bursts of laughter poured out of the teaching building as the children came to the playground and danced to the music. Principal Cheng Fenggui (程丰贵) introduced that the students at Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) are mainly left-behind children. For the physical and mental health of the students, the school incorporates basketball exercises, circle dances, and other activities into the extended recess, which has made many children more optimistic and cheerful.
"Being able to light up the dreams of the children in the depths of the mountains is what I am most proud of." Once, Shen Demei's (沈德美) first student, Deng Yun (邓云), graduated from Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) and entered middle school, but nearly dropped out due to family difficulties. With the help of Shen Demei (沈德美) and her colleagues, Deng Yun (邓云) successfully completed her studies and later was admitted to Peking University (北京大学). "Now I have never encountered a child dropping out of school again. Parents are paying more and more attention to education, and the school's teaching level is getting better and better," said Shen Demei (沈德美).
The lamps of rural schools illuminate the path for children to leave the mountains, and also allow the spark of education to continue to be passed on. Former student Cao Liping (曹丽萍) called Shen Demei (沈德美) after the college entrance examination: "Teacher Shen (沈老师), I have applied for a normal school major, and after graduation, I want to return to Longjiawan (陇家湾) and light up the dreams of the children with you."
Outside the window, the green mountains are verdant, and the sound of reading in the room, riding on the wind of Wumeng Mountain (乌蒙山), floats to a wider world.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张文豪
Slowly turning the burette stopcock, the titrant drips from the tip of the burette, and the solution instantly changes from purple to blue the moment it falls into the Erlenmeyer flask. "0.01 milliliters, not a fraction off." In the laboratory of Henan Chemical Technician College (河南化工技师学院), 23-year-old Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) reveals a satisfied smile.
This post-00s generation individual once won the championship in the Chemical Laboratory Technology project at the 2022 WorldSkills Competition Special Edition, achieving a "zero breakthrough" for China in this gold medal project.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Labor writes the chapter of the era, and struggle creates a better future," "Common prosperity must not only rely on the vast number of workers to achieve, but also be reflected in the vast number of workers."
Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) was once confused about the direction of her life. A few years ago, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) was disheartened by her unsatisfactory high school entrance examination results and chose to leave her hometown of Nanyang (南阳) in Henan (河南) to seek a way out in Guangdong (广东).
"With low education and no skills, the jobs I found had low wages and other aspects of treatment were not ideal." After working for less than half a year, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) resigned and returned home. After careful consideration, she came to Henan Chemical Technician College (河南化工技师学院) and decided to seriously learn a skill.
Due to her diligent study, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) was selected to the school's training team. After day-after-day training, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) stood out from contestants from all over the world and won the gold medal at the 2022 WorldSkills Competition Special Edition.
"Mastering a skill makes life shine." The excellent results achieved in various skills competitions have provided a lot of help for Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) to upgrade her skill level and declare professional titles.
In order to pass on her skills and experience to more people, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) chose to stay at the college to teach. As the youngest senior lecturer at Henan Chemical Technician College (河南化工技师学院), Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) now has a stable job with generous benefits, and some of her monthly salary can be used to subsidize her family. The local government also issued her a high-skilled talent subsidy and provided her with talent apartments.
From an ordinary female worker to a National March 8th Red Banner Bearer and a National Technical Expert, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) illuminates her life path with skills. Looking at the various certificates on the table, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) recalled her confused self: "It is the accumulated skill learning that has opened up all kinds of possibilities for my life."
In the 47th WorldSkills Competition held last year, Lu Jingyi (鲁静怡), a contestant Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) participated in coaching, also won the gold medal in the Chemical Laboratory Technology project. Her students Wu Yunjie (武韵婕), Yang Ziwei (杨紫微), and others found satisfactory jobs with their superb skills after graduation.
The new era and the big stage encourage more highly skilled talents to show new achievements and contribute new impetus. At present, China has more than 80 million professional and technical personnel and more than 220 million skilled workers, including more than 72 million highly skilled personnel, providing solid talent support for promoting high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and building a modern industrial system.
The autumn sun shines into the laboratory, reflecting on Jiang Yuhe's (姜雨荷) youthful face. "This laboratory carries my dreams, and I can only do better if I devote myself wholeheartedly." Looking at the precision instruments and chemical reagents on the table, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) said.
"I believe that as long as you work hard, every ordinary person can have a wonderful life and make extraordinary contributions." Jiang Yuhe's (姜雨荷) eyes are full of determination.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姚雪青
"I want to register for Director Jiang's appointment."
"Which Director Jiang?"
"Director Jiang Xueyong (蒋学永) from the Rehabilitation Medicine Department of the Provincial People's Hospital."
"Okay."
This conversation took place at the registration window of the Xigang Community Health Service Center in Qixia District, Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏) Province. "I can see a specialist at the community hospital," Liu Ting (刘婷) said with a smile.
Liu Ting (刘婷) lives in Xigang (西岗) Street. Some time ago, she had surgery for a left ankle fracture. After the surgery, due to the failure to receive timely rehabilitation treatment, the joint gradually developed muscle adhesions, and walking was like being "stuck," with stabbing pain with every step. "It's always ‘秒空’ (miǎo kōng - "seconds empty," meaning tickets or appointments are sold out extremely quickly) to get an appointment with a specialist at a large hospital; even if I managed to get one, the rehabilitation training was interrupted after only two sessions, and the adhesions never improved."
A month ago, she heard that the local area was promoting the "Hospital-Government Cooperation" medical consortium reform and decided to try her luck at the community hospital. Unexpectedly, without having to rush or wait, she was able to see a specialist here.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Promote the expansion and balanced regional distribution of high-quality medical resources" and "Improve the ability of primary-level disease prevention, treatment, and health management." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, high-quality medical resources have been continuously expanded and devolved. Currently, close-knit urban medical groups in 81 cities (prefecture-level cities and districts of municipalities directly under the central government) are being piloted.
Qixia District (栖霞区), located in the suburbs, once had relatively weak medical resources. "Hospital-Government Cooperation" is led by the Qixia District (栖霞区) government, relying on the regional public hospital platform, and jointly built with a number of top-tier hospitals. Experts regularly go down to the community hospitals to provide consultations, and residents can register for appointments with experts from different hospitals at the community hospital.
Liu Ting (刘婷) is a beneficiary of this policy. During her first registration and consultation, Jiang Xueyong (蒋学永) examined the range of motion of her ankle, reviewed her postoperative medical records, and developed a rehabilitation plan—he would come to the community hospital every Saturday morning to perform manual release, while community rehabilitation therapists would provide manual and physical therapy on weekdays, and guide Liu Ting (刘婷) in rehabilitation training.
"Does it feel better than last week to move your ankle slightly?" On this day, in the rehabilitation treatment room, Jiang Xueyong (蒋学永) held her left ankle, fine-tuning the rehabilitation movements. "It's getting better day by day, and I can walk a little longer," Liu Ting (刘婷) said happily.
"Experts from the Children's Hospital hold consultations every Friday, which greatly reduces the trouble of children with 'minor ailments running to major hospitals'; cardiovascular experts from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (南医大二附院) have also come, and community patients with coronary heart disease and atrial fibrillation have received more professional diagnosis and treatment; in case of acute, difficult, and severe illnesses, they can be transferred to higher-level hospitals in a timely manner..." Gao Huihua (高慧华), director of the Xigang Community Health Service Center (西岗社区卫生服务中心), introduced that the number of visits to the rehabilitation department, pediatrics department, internal medicine department, and other outpatient departments has greatly increased, and residents' satisfaction has also been steadily increasing.
Inside the treatment room, Liu Ting (刘婷) is following the doctor's advice to move her ankle. "I believe I will recover soon!" She looked up, full of confidence.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 高 炳
"Auntie, please look at the camera."
"Click—" The photographer pressed the shutter, freezing a smiling face in time.
At the Zhujiaying Community (朱家营社区) Elderly Care Service Center in Qili Subdistrict (七里街道), Hantai District (汉台区), Hanzhong City (汉中市), Shaanxi Province (陕西), Chen Mingying (陈明英), an elderly woman, had her first artistic portrait taken. "I never thought that I could be so particular in my old age," Chen Mingying said with a smile.
Walking into this community elderly care service center, a warm atmosphere rushes towards you. In the handicraft classroom, window decorations are lifelike; in the chess and card area, old chess friends are in the heat of battle; not far away, classic movies are playing, attracting many elderly people to watch...
Chen Mingying exclaimed: "This elderly care service center has the feeling of home."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must ensure that the elderly have a happy old age." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's work on aging and the development of elderly care services have taken new steps, and a Chinese-style elderly care service system with Chinese characteristics that suits China's national conditions is accelerating its construction. By the end of 2024, the number of elderly care institutions and facilities nationwide reached 406,000, and various subsidies such as high-age allowances and nursing subsidies for disabled elderly people benefited 49.45 million elderly people.
Since its opening in August last year, the Zhujiaying Community (朱家营社区) Elderly Care Service Center has become the "second home" for many elderly people.
The center's free clinic area is always the first to become lively every day. Doctor Tao Huifen (陶惠芬) sets up a sphygmomanometer to measure the blood pressure of the elderly. "Two cases of early diabetes were screened out last week, and early detection is crucial," Tao Huifen said.
In addition, the center also installs intelligent sleep monitors for elderly people with poor health to monitor their sleep status in real time. Once an abnormality is detected, staff and family members will be notified immediately.
As mealtime approaches, the aroma of food wafts from the cafeteria. Li Deming (李德明), 92, and his wife, with the help of the staff, get their meals, "It's cheap and affordable, reassuring, and worry-free." In response to the "difficulty in cooking" problem for elderly people in the community, the center's cafeteria scientifically prepares meals for the elderly; for elderly people with mobility difficulties, it also provides meal delivery services. In July of this year, the center established a professional service station. The first batch of seven certified service specialists are not only the elderly's "meal delivery staff" but also "health observers" and "life administrators."
"Auntie, remember to take your blood pressure medication on time." Service specialist Liu Xiaohong (刘小红) finished measuring the blood pressure of Zhao Mingling (赵明玲), an elderly person living alone, and did not forget to remind her before leaving. When talking about the service specialists, Zhao Mingling's face showed a smile: "They often come to talk to me and help me clean, just like my own children."
From free clinics in the morning to meals at noon, from health services at the bedside to regular home visits... The Zhujiaying Community (朱家营社区) Elderly Care Service Center is a microcosm of the construction of China's basic elderly care service system. All localities are working hard to provide elderly care services that meet the needs of the elderly, so that the elderly can be supported, enjoy themselves, and contribute to society.
(Zhang Yuwen (张玉文), a correspondent of this newspaper, participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 宋朝军
Jinshan Community (金山社区), Liangzhou District (凉州区), Wuwei City (武威市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), the Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) family is living happily.
Golden fried dough cakes rolled with purple glutinous rice balls, dates wrapped inside, a bite that is soft, glutinous, crispy, and sweet. "This is the taste!" In the new kitchen, Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) hurriedly invited her family to taste the fresh treat.
At the end of last year, through ecological and geological disaster avoidance relocation, Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花), who had been living in Tanshan Village (炭山村), Jinshan Town (金山镇), Liangzhou District (凉州区), moved into a new home with more than 80 other villagers, becoming new residents of Jinshan Community (金山社区).
The brand-new Jinshan Community (金山社区) is flat and open, with rows of new houses standing side by side, hardened roads leading to the doorsteps, and water, electricity, heating, and internet all readily available. More than 1,500 independent courtyards are clean and tidy, and people from 6 established villages are welcoming a new life here.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest囑托: "The housing problem is not only a livelihood issue but also a development issue. It is related to the vital interests of thousands of households, the people's peace and contentment, the overall economic and social development, and social harmony and stability."
In 2022, Gansu (甘肃) launched ecological and geological disaster avoidance relocation. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the province has relocated and resettled more than 120,000 households, with over 400,000 people bidding farewell to areas threatened by geological disasters and ecologically sensitive areas, and moving into safe and bright new houses.
Looking across the country, during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, more than 11 million sets (rooms) of various types of affordable housing and resettlement housing for urban villages and urban dilapidated housing renovation have been built and raised, benefiting more than 30 million people. The people's sense of gain, happiness, and security has been significantly improved.
"This is the home I dreamed of. Moving into a new house brings endless joy and countless expectations," said Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花).
In the past, Tanshan Village (炭山村) was ecologically fragile and faced the threat of geological disasters. "In strong winds and heavy rain, staying in the house made my heart tremble."
At the beginning of last year, township cadres came to the village and patiently explained the relocation policy. Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) was moved. Soon, after signing the relocation agreement, she moved into a new house at the end of the year. The refrigerator, sofa, solar water heater, and other appliances were all replaced with new ones, and the newly installed flush toilet was both convenient and hygienic.
The house is good, but what about the price? During the relocation, each household received government subsidies and subsidized loans. Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) calculated the costs: the indoor area is 80 square meters, and the outdoor courtyard is 240 square meters. Buying and renovating the house cost a total of 190,000 yuan, and she only paid 40,000 yuan upfront.
Living in the house is reassuring, and the outdoor facilities are complete. The square is less than 100 meters away, the nine-year consistent system school is in the community, shopping in large and small supermarkets is convenient, and cultural and sports facilities are fully equipped... "The new house brings a new life, and there is no worry about food, clothing, housing, and transportation!" Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) can walk 10 minutes to the commercial street in the town, and can also dance in the square when she returns.
People must be able to move in, but also be able to stay. At the beginning of the construction of Jinshan Community (金山社区), the local government departments listened to the villagers' opinions and built more than 300 breeding sheds and more than 200 greenhouses not far away. Cattle and sheep can continue to be raised, and the farthest open-air fields are only 5 kilometers away.
At the same time, Lu Shuhua's (鲁淑花) husband found a job nearby. "Originally, our annual income was less than 50,000 yuan, but now it can exceed 100,000 yuan," Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) said happily.
Through the doors and windows, Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) gently wipes the newly bought happiness tree, carefully caring for her new home: "Happiness tree, rising step by step, very promising! We must 鼓足马力 (gǔ zú mǎ lì - "muster all energy," to exert oneself to the utmost) and continue to work hard!"
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李俊杰
On a clear autumn morning, as the city was still shrouded in tranquility, Lu Fan (吕帆) (pseudonym), a 39-year-old visually impaired resident of Jianhua Community, Haitang Street, Luyang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, was already busy. She skillfully kneaded the dough, pinching and twisting, and plump, white steamed buns appeared in her palm: "Today, the community is holding a respect-for-the-elderly event, and I'm making some red bean buns for the elderly to try."
This is one of Lu Fan's specialties. Although severely visually impaired, she can accurately perceive the fermentation of the dough through touch. "If you treat it with care, it will reward you with a sweet taste," Lu Fan said, revealing her secret.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "People with disabilities are an important force in advancing Chinese-style modernization and are also a special group in need of extra care and attention." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's basic livelihood security network has become denser, with the national average standards for living allowances for disabled people in difficulty and nursing allowances for severely disabled people increasing by 31.9% and 22.5% respectively. The fruits of modernization are increasingly benefiting people in need.
In 2024, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部) and the Ministry of Finance (财政部) deployed service-oriented social assistance pilots nationwide, and Luyang District (庐阳区) is one of the pilot areas. Innovating a precise assistance mechanism, Luyang District focuses on the needs of people in difficulty to carry out "precise drip irrigation" services.
Fan Yingying (范莹莹), a social worker in Jianhua Community (建华社区), learned during a visit that Lu Fan (吕帆) was raising her son alone and was under great pressure. "She has the desire to improve her professional skills, but finding a suitable job is a challenge," Fan Yingying (范莹莹) said. After evaluation, the community believes that Chinese pastry making, which requires a high sense of touch and low reliance on vision, is very suitable for her. "We contacted a professional institution to arrange free Chinese pastry courses for Lu Fan (吕帆), and also provided barrier-free training venues to carry out full-chain assistance."
Initially, Lu Fan (吕帆) was apprehensive: "At first, I couldn't even grasp the ratio of water to flour." Under the guidance of the pastry chef, Lu Fan's (吕帆) skills gradually became proficient. "This sense of down-to-earth feeling created by hand is unprecedented," Lu Fan (吕帆) said.
Having learned a new skill, Lu Fan's (吕帆) life has more hope. She not only often prepares snacks for her children in different ways, but also shares her "works" with neighbors to taste. This transformation from "passively accepting" to "actively giving" allows Lu Fan (吕帆) to feel a sense of accomplishment of being needed and recognized.
"The current assistance pays more attention to actual needs, providing precise services, and improving the self-development ability of people in difficulty," said Jin Huamin (金华敏), Director of the Luyang District Civil Affairs Bureau (庐阳区民政局). Since the pilot, Luyang District (庐阳区) has solved nearly 8,000 needs of people in difficulty, carried out more than 350,000 home care visits, and promoted the transformation of social assistance to "providing diversified services."
In the afternoon, Lu Fan (吕帆) took red bean buns to participate in the community's respect-for-the-elderly activity. In the activity room, hearing the praise of the elderly, her face was filled with a happy smile: "In the past, I was always the one who needed help. Now I can do something for everyone. This feeling is really good."
The sunlight shone through the window on Lu Fan (吕帆). She said, "Although I can't see the light, I have tasted the sweetness of life."
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Data source: National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局), etc.
Return to TopDevelopment moves forward, and people's lives become warmer. Guaranteeing and improving people's livelihoods in development is a major task of Chinese-style modernization.
"Solve the major and minor issues around the lives of the common people, so that everyone has more smiles and warmer hearts." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core adhered to the people-centered development philosophy, taking the goal of enabling people to live a good life as the starting point and end result of all work, and continuously enhanced people's well-being in high-quality development.
What the people desire is where the government's efforts are directed. The smiling faces around us reflect a magnificent picture of development and a heart-warming answer sheet for people's livelihoods. From winning the largest battle against poverty in human history and realizing the Chinese nation's millennium dream of achieving a moderately prosperous society, to building the world's largest education system, social security system, and healthcare system... The warm picture of ensuring that children are cared for, people receive education, workers are paid, the sick receive medical treatment, the elderly are provided for, everyone has housing, and the vulnerable receive assistance is meticulously drawn across the land of China. As the "14th Five-Year Plan" is about to conclude and the "15th Five-Year Plan" is being planned and prepared, "we must not only do practical things that the common people can see, feel, and benefit from, but also do good things that lay the foundation for future generations and benefit the long term." The happiness of people's lives is more substantial and warmer.
Recently, reporters from this newspaper went deep into the grassroots, explored practical measures for precise policy implementation, listened to the stories of the people around them, showed tangible and accessible development benefits, and recorded the "steady happiness" of the common people.
-- Editor
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 蕊
"Mom Li!"
In the early morning, Fan Yufang (范玉纺), a "Sanbao Mama" (三宝妈妈) (mother of three children) living in Dongying District (东营区), Dongying City (东营市), Shandong Province (山东省), led her son Rui Rui (睿睿) out of the residential area. After crossing two intersections, they arrived at Shikou Town Central Kindergarten (史口镇中心幼儿园). The little guy broke free from her hand, took quick steps, and plunged into the arms of nursery teacher Li Yingying (李颖颖), crisply calling out the exclusive title at the beginning.
"There is a kind of happiness called nearby childcare." Looking at her watch, it was not yet 8 a.m., and Fan Yufang (范玉纺) looked happy. In the past, at this time, she was still rushing to make milk powder and change clothes for Rui Rui (睿睿), often not having time for breakfast.
Two years ago, the birth of Rui Rui (睿睿) brought joy to Fan Yufang (范玉纺), but she also faced the problem of balancing childcare and career. As a "Sanbao Mama" (三宝妈妈), Fan Yufang (范玉纺) looked forward to returning to the workplace, but "who will take care of the child" was a difficult problem.
This difficulty was resolved in September of this year—Fan Yufang (范玉纺) learned that Shikou Town Central Kindergarten (史口镇中心幼儿园) had opened a nursery class. When she took Rui Rui (睿睿) to try it out, she saw the teacher bending down patiently to teach the children to build blocks, and she immediately felt at ease: "I used to be afraid that the child would be wronged, but seeing the teachers so patient, I felt relieved."
After a period of time, Rui Rui (睿睿) fell in love with nursery life and even kept "sharing" on his lips. Fan Yufang (范玉纺) can also return to work with peace of mind: "The child is taken care of at the doorstep, and I can work with peace of mind."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "It is our greatest wish for children to grow up better." Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China has vigorously developed the childcare service system, and the number of childcare places for infants and young children under 3 years old per thousand people has increased from 1.8 to over 4.
Located in the Dongying District Chemical Industrial Park (东营区化工产业园) in Shikou Town (史口镇), it has absorbed nearly 10,000 young people for employment. "No one to take care of the children" used to be a problem that plagued young parents in the park. The opening of nursery classes in the town's kindergartens accurately responded to their practical needs: freeing up family labor and allowing children to receive careful care.
The two words "childcare" carry a lot of weight. "Teachers alleviate children's separation anxiety through emotional companionship classes, scientifically arrange diet and rest, and outdoor activities... These are difficult for us to achieve at home," said Fan Yufang (范玉纺).
"We must make childcare services 'close to the people and warm to the people'." Zhou Kai (周凯), Director of the Dongying District Health and Health Bureau (东营区卫生健康局), introduced that in recent years, Dongying District (东营区) has accelerated the construction of childcare places, rationally arranged childcare resources, and focused on promoting the balance of supply and demand. At present, it has opened 23 inclusive childcare institutions with 793 inclusive childcare places.
The practice of Dongying District (东营区) is a vivid portrayal of the national policy taking root at the grassroots level. From "having education in early childhood" to "having good education in early childhood" is not only an expansion of service content, but also an improvement in service quality and fairness. The development of childcare services has effectively alleviated the pressure of family childcare and injected more vitality into society.
At 8:10 in the morning, the husband who had finished sending the eldest and second children to school drove up, and Fan Yufang (范玉纺) got into the car. The couple smiled at each other: "This sense of security is very happy!"
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 驰
In the early morning, Wumeng Mountain (乌蒙山). Surrounded by mountains, the lights are already on in the small building of Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) in Jianshan Township (尖山乡), Zhenxiong County (镇雄县), Zhaotong City (昭通市), Yunnan Province (云南). The school gate opens, and cries of "Hello, teacher!" ring out. Rural teacher Shen Demei (沈德美) and her colleagues smile, welcoming the children.
Many years ago, when Shen Demei (沈德美) first came to the school, there was only a narrow dirt road leading to the school. The gate was badly rusted, the classroom walls were peeling, and there were only four or five full-time teachers for more than 200 students.
The Wumeng Mountains (乌蒙山) stretch endlessly, concealing the mountain children's desire for education. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must adhere to a people-centered approach, continuously improve the inclusiveness, accessibility, and convenience of public education services, and ensure that the fruits of education reform and development benefit all people more and more equitably."
Today, Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) has been completely renewed: a four-story teaching building has sprung up, the classrooms are spacious and bright, the desks and chairs are brand new and comfortable, and multimedia equipment has been added.
Recently, Shen Demei (沈德美) has been learning to use new methods such as animation to teach mathematics to children. "I find that using animation to demonstrate three-dimensional diagrams allows students to see them more clearly and understand them more easily."
In the past 5 years, Shen Demei (沈德美) has also welcomed many new colleagues: now Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) has 12 teachers with bachelor's degrees or above. The school's curriculum has also become richer.
十年树木，百年树人 (shí nián shù mù, bǎi nián shù rén - "ten years to grow a tree, a hundred years to nurture a person," education is a long-term undertaking). Across the country, 18.85 million full-time teachers are dedicated to their posts, devoting themselves to education.
At 10 a.m., bursts of laughter poured out of the teaching building as the children came to the playground and danced to the music. Principal Cheng Fenggui (程丰贵) introduced that the students at Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) are mainly left-behind children. For the physical and mental health of the students, the school incorporates basketball exercises, circle dances, and other activities into the extended recess, which has made many children more optimistic and cheerful.
"Being able to light up the dreams of the children in the depths of the mountains is what I am most proud of." Once, Shen Demei's (沈德美) first student, Deng Yun (邓云), graduated from Longjiawan Primary School (陇家湾小学) and entered middle school, but nearly dropped out due to family difficulties. With the help of Shen Demei (沈德美) and her colleagues, Deng Yun (邓云) successfully completed her studies and later was admitted to Peking University (北京大学). "Now I have never encountered children dropping out of school again. Parents are paying more and more attention to education, and the school's teaching level is getting better and better," said Shen Demei (沈德美).
The lamps of rural schools illuminate the path for children to leave the mountains, and also allow the spark of education to continue to be passed on. Former student Cao Liping (曹丽萍) called Shen Demei (沈德美) after the college entrance examination: "Teacher Shen (沈老师), I have applied for a normal school major. After graduation, I want to return to Longjiawan (陇家湾) and light up the dreams of the children with you."
Outside the window, the green mountains are verdant, and the sound of reading in the house, riding on the wind of Wumeng Mountain (乌蒙山), floats to a wider world.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张文豪
Slowly turning the burette stopcock, the titrant drips from the burette tip, and the solution instantly changes from purple to blue the moment it falls into the Erlenmeyer flask. "0.01 milliliters, not a bit off." In the laboratory of Henan Chemical Technician College (河南化工技师学院), 23-year-old Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) reveals a satisfied smile.
This post-00s generation individual once won the championship in the Chemical Laboratory Technology project of the 2022 WorldSkills Competition Special Edition, achieving a "zero breakthrough" for China in this gold medal project.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Labor composes the chapter of the times, and struggle creates a better future." "Common prosperity must rely on the vast number of workers to achieve, but also be reflected in the vast number of workers."
Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) was once confused about the direction of her life. A few years ago, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) was disheartened by her unsatisfactory high school entrance examination results and chose to leave her hometown of Nanyang (南阳) in Henan (河南) to seek a way out in Guangdong (广东).
"Without a high degree and no skills, the job I found had low wages, and the other benefits were not ideal." After working for less than half a year, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) resigned and returned home. After careful consideration, she came to Henan Chemical Technician College (河南化工技师学院) and decided to seriously learn a skill.
Due to her hard work and dedication, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) was selected to the school's training team. After day-to-day training, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) stood out from contestants from all over the world and won a gold medal at the 2022 WorldSkills Competition Special Edition.
"Mastering a skill makes life shine." The excellent results achieved in various skills competitions have provided a lot of help for Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) to upgrade her skill level and declare professional titles.
In order to pass on her skills and experience to more people, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) chose to stay at the college to teach. As the youngest senior lecturer at Henan Chemical Technician College (河南化工技师学院), Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) now has a stable job, generous benefits, and can even save some of her monthly salary to subsidize her family. The local government also issued her a high-skilled talent subsidy and provided her with a talent apartment.
From an ordinary female worker to a National March 8th Red Banner Holder (全国三八红旗手) and a National Technical Expert (全国技术能手), Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) illuminates her life path with skills. Looking at the various certificates on the table, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) recalled her confused self: "It is the accumulation of skills learning that has opened up all kinds of possibilities for my life."
In the 47th WorldSkills Competition held last year, Lu Jingyi (鲁静怡), a contestant Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) participated in coaching, also won a gold medal in the Chemical Laboratory Technology project. Her students Wu Yunjie (武韵婕), Yang Ziwei (杨紫微), and others found satisfactory jobs with their superb skills after graduation.
The new era and the big stage encourage more highly skilled talents to show new achievements and contribute new impetus. At present, China has more than 80 million professional and technical personnel and more than 220 million skilled workers, including more than 72 million highly skilled personnel, providing solid talent support for promoting high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and building a modern industrial system.
The autumn sun shines into the laboratory, reflecting on Jiang Yuhe's (姜雨荷) youthful face. "This laboratory carries my dreams, and only by devoting myself wholeheartedly can I do better." Looking at the precision instruments and chemical reagents on the table, Jiang Yuhe (姜雨荷) said.
"I believe that as long as you work hard, every ordinary person can have a wonderful life and make extraordinary contributions." Jiang Yuhe's (姜雨荷) eyes are full of determination.
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"I want to register for Director Jiang's appointment."
"Which Director Jiang?"
"Director Jiang Xueyong (蒋学永) from the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Provincial People's Hospital."
"Okay."
This conversation took place at the registration window of the Xigang Community Health Service Center in Qixia District (栖霞区), Nanjing (南京) City, Jiangsu (江苏) Province. "I can see a specialist at the community hospital," Liu Ting (刘婷) said with a smile.
Liu Ting (刘婷) lives in Xigang (西岗) Street. Some time ago, she had surgery for a left ankle fracture. After the surgery, due to the failure to receive timely rehabilitation treatment, the joint gradually developed muscle adhesions, and walking was like "being stuck," with stabbing pain with every step. "It's always 秒空 (miǎo kōng - "instantly empty," meaning specialist appointments at large hospitals are booked instantly); even if I managed to grab one, the rehabilitation training was interrupted after only two sessions, and the adhesions never improved."
A month ago, she heard that the local area was promoting the "Hospital-Government Cooperation" medical consortium reform and decided to try her luck at the community hospital. Unexpectedly, without having to rush or wait, she was able to see a specialist here.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Promote the expansion and balanced regional distribution of high-quality medical resources" and "Improve the ability of primary-level disease prevention and treatment and health management." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, high-quality medical resources have been continuously expanded and decentralized. Currently, close-knit city medical groups in 81 cities (prefecture-level cities and districts of municipalities directly under the central government) are being piloted.
Qixia District (栖霞区), located in the suburbs, once had relatively weak medical resources. "Hospital-Government Cooperation" is led by the Qixia District (栖霞区) government, relying on the regional public hospital platform, and jointly built with a number of top-tier hospitals. Experts regularly come down to provide consultations, and residents can register for specialist appointments from different hospitals at the community hospital.
Liu Ting (刘婷) is a beneficiary of this policy. During her first registration and consultation, Jiang Xueyong (蒋学永) examined her ankle range of motion, reviewed her postoperative medical records, and developed a rehabilitation plan—he would come to the community hospital every Saturday morning to perform manual release, while the community rehabilitation therapist would perform manual and physical therapy on weekdays, and guide Liu Ting (刘婷) in recovery training.
"Does it feel better than last week after moving your ankle slightly?" On this day, in the rehabilitation treatment room, Jiang Xueyong (蒋学永) held her left ankle, fine-tuning the rehabilitation movements. "It's getting better day by day, and I can walk a little more now," Liu Ting (刘婷) said happily.
"Experts from the Children's Hospital hold consultations every Friday, reducing the trouble of children with 'minor ailments running to major hospitals'; cardiovascular experts from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (南医大二附院) have also come, and community patients with coronary heart disease and atrial fibrillation have received more professional diagnosis and treatment; in case of urgent, difficult, and severe illnesses, they can be transferred to higher-level hospitals in a timely manner..." Gao Huihua (高慧华), director of the Xigang Community Health Service Center (西岗社区卫生服务中心), introduced that the number of visits to departments such as rehabilitation, pediatrics, and internal medicine has greatly increased, and residents' satisfaction has also been steadily increasing.
Inside the treatment room, Liu Ting (刘婷) is following the doctor's advice to move her ankle. "I believe I will recover soon!" She looked up, full of confidence.
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"Auntie, please look at the camera."
"Click—" The photographer pressed the shutter, freezing a smiling face in time.
In the Zhujiaying Community (朱家营社区) Elderly Care Service Center in Qili Subdistrict (七里街道), Hantai District (汉台区), Hanzhong City (汉中市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省), Chen Mingying (陈明英), an elderly woman, had her first artistic portrait taken. "I never thought that I could be so particular in my old age," Chen Mingying said with a smile.
Walking into this community elderly care service center, a warm atmosphere rushes towards you. In the handicraft classroom, window decorations are lifelike; in the chess and card area, old chess friends are in the heat of battle; not far away, a classic movie being played attracts many elderly people to watch...
Chen Mingying exclaimed: "This elderly care service center here feels like home."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must ensure that the elderly have a happy old age." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's work on aging and the development of elderly care services have taken new steps, and an elderly care service system with Chinese characteristics that suits China's national conditions is accelerating its construction. By the end of 2024, the number of elderly care institutions and facilities nationwide reached 406,000, and various subsidies such as high-age allowances and nursing subsidies for disabled elderly people benefited 49.45 million elderly people.
Since its opening in August last year, the Zhujiaying Community (朱家营社区) Elderly Care Service Center has become the "second home" for many elderly people.
The center's free clinic area is always the first to become lively every day. Doctor Tao Huifen (陶惠芬) sets up a sphygmomanometer to measure the blood pressure of the elderly. "Two cases of early diabetes were screened out last week, and early detection is crucial," Tao Huifen said.
In addition, the center also installs intelligent sleep monitors for elderly people with poor health to monitor their sleep status in real time. Once an abnormality is detected, staff and family members will be notified immediately.
As mealtime approaches, the aroma of food wafts from the cafeteria. Li Deming (李德明), 92 years old, and his wife, with the help of staff, get their meals. "It's cheap and affordable, reassuring, and worry-free." In response to the "difficulty in cooking" problem for elderly people in the community, the center's cafeteria scientifically prepares meals for the elderly; for elderly people with mobility difficulties, it also provides meal delivery services. In July of this year, the center established a professional service station. The first batch of seven certified service specialists are not only the elderly's "meal delivery staff" but also "health observers" and "life administrators."
"Auntie, remember to take your blood pressure medication on time." Service specialist Liu Xiaohong (刘小红) reminded Zhao Mingling (赵明玲), an elderly person living alone, before leaving after measuring her blood pressure. Speaking of service specialists, Zhao Mingling's face showed a smile: "They often come to talk to me and help me clean, just like my own children."
From free clinics in the morning to meals at noon, from bedside health services to regular home visits... The Zhujiaying Community (朱家营社区) Elderly Care Service Center is a microcosm of the construction of China's basic elderly care service system. All localities are working hard to provide elderly care services that meet the needs of the elderly, so that the elderly can not only be supported but also enjoy themselves and contribute to society.
(Correspondent Zhang Yuwen (张玉文) of this newspaper participated in the writing)
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In Jinshan Community (金山社区), Liangzhou District (凉州区), Wuwei City (武威市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), the Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) family is living happily.
Golden fried dough cakes are rolled with purple glutinous rice balls, with red dates wrapped inside, offering a soft, glutinous, crispy, and sweet taste in one bite. "This is the taste!" In the new kitchen, Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) hurriedly invited her family to taste the fresh treat.
At the end of last year, through ecological and geological disaster avoidance relocation, Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花), who had been living in Tanshan Village (炭山村), Jinshan Town (金山镇), Liangzhou District (凉州区), moved into her new home along with more than 80 other villagers, becoming new residents of Jinshan Community (金山社区).
The brand-new Jinshan Community (金山社区) is flat and open, with rows of new houses standing neatly side by side. Hardened roads extend to the doorsteps, and water, electricity, heating, and internet are all available. More than 1,500 independent courtyards are clean and tidy, where people from 6 established villages welcome their new life.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) earnestly instructed: "The housing problem is both a livelihood issue and a development issue. It concerns the vital interests of thousands of households, the people's peaceful and happy life, the overall economic and social development, and social harmony and stability."
In 2022, Gansu (甘肃) launched ecological and geological disaster avoidance relocation. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the province has cumulatively relocated and resettled over 120,000 households, with over 400,000 people bidding farewell to areas threatened by geological disasters and ecologically sensitive areas, moving into safe and bright new houses.
Looking across the country, during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, more than 11 million sets (rooms) of various types of guaranteed housing and resettlement housing for urban villages and urban dilapidated housing renovation have been built and raised, benefiting more than 30 million people. The people's sense of gain, happiness, and security has been significantly improved.
"This is the home of my dreams. Moving into the new house brings endless joy and expectations," said Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花).
In the past, Tanshan Village (炭山村) was ecologically fragile and faced the threat of geological disasters. "In strong winds and heavy rains, staying in the house made our hearts tremble."
At the beginning of last year, township cadres came to the village and patiently explained the relocation policy. Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) was moved. Soon, she signed the relocation agreement and moved into her new house at the end of the year. The refrigerator, sofa, solar water heater, and other appliances were all replaced with new ones, and the newly installed flush toilet is both convenient and hygienic.
The house is good, but what about the price? During the relocation, each household received government subsidies and subsidized loans. Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) calculated the costs: the indoor area is 80 square meters, and the outdoor courtyard is 240 square meters. The total cost of buying and decorating the house was 190,000 yuan, and she only paid 40,000 yuan upfront.
Living in the house is reassuring, and the outdoor facilities are complete. The square is less than 100 meters away, the nine-year consistent school is in the community, shopping in large and small supermarkets is convenient, and cultural and sports facilities are fully equipped. "The new house brings a new life, and we have no worries about food, clothing, housing, and transportation!" Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) can walk 10 minutes to the commercial street in the town, and come back to dance in the square.
Moving in is important, but staying is also essential. At the beginning of the construction of Jinshan Community (金山社区), the local government departments listened to the villagers' opinions and built more than 300 breeding sheds and more than 200 greenhouses not far away. Cattle and sheep can continue to be raised, and the farthest open field is only 5 kilometers away.
At the same time, Lu Shuhua's (鲁淑花) husband found a job nearby. "Originally, our annual income was less than 50,000 yuan, but now it can exceed 100,000 yuan," Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) said happily.
Through the doors and windows, Lu Shuhua (鲁淑花) gently wipes the newly bought happiness tree, carefully taking care of her new home: "Happiness tree, rising step by step, is very 攒劲得很 (zǎn jìn de hěn - "very energetic," showing great enthusiasm and determination)! We must gather our strength and continue to work hard!"
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On a clear autumn morning, as the city was still shrouded in tranquility, Lu Fan (吕帆) (pseudonym), a 39-year-old visually impaired resident of Jianhua Community, Haitang Street, Luyang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, was already busy. She skillfully kneaded the dough, pinching and twisting, and plump, white steamed buns appeared in her palm: "Today, the community is holding a respect-for-the-elderly event, and I'm making some red bean buns for the elderly to try."
This is one of Lu Fan's specialties. Although severely visually impaired, she can accurately perceive the fermentation of the dough through touch. "If you treat it with care, it will reward you with a sweet taste," Lu Fan said, revealing her secret to making them.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "People with disabilities are an important force in advancing Chinese-style modernization, and they are also a special group in need of extra care and attention." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's basic livelihood security network has become denser, with the national average standards for living allowances for people with disabilities in difficulty and nursing allowances for people with severe disabilities increasing by 31.9% and 22.5% respectively. The fruits of modernization are increasingly benefiting people in need.
In 2024, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部) and the Ministry of Finance (财政部) deployed service-oriented social assistance pilots across the country, and Luyang District (庐阳区) is one of the pilot areas. Innovating a precise assistance mechanism, Luyang District focuses on the needs of people in difficulty to carry out "precise drip irrigation" services.
Fan Yingying (范莹莹), a social worker in Jianhua Community (建华社区), learned during a visit that Lu Fan (吕帆) was raising her son alone and was under great pressure. "She has the desire to improve her professional skills, but finding a suitable job is a challenge," Fan Yingying (范莹莹) said. After evaluation, the community believes that Chinese pastry making, which requires a high sense of touch and low reliance on vision, is very suitable for her. "We contacted a professional institution to arrange free Chinese pastry courses for Lu Fan (吕帆), and also provided barrier-free training venues to carry out full-chain assistance."
At first, Lu Fan (吕帆) was apprehensive: "In the beginning, I couldn't even grasp the ratio of water to flour." Under the guidance of the pastry chef, Lu Fan's (吕帆) skills gradually became proficient. "This sense of down-to-earth feeling created by hand is unprecedented," Lu Fan (吕帆) said.
Having learned a new skill, Lu Fan's (吕帆) life has more hope. She not only often prepares snacks for her children in different ways, but also shares her "works" with her neighbors to taste. This shift from "passively receiving" to "actively giving" allows Lu Fan (吕帆) to feel a sense of accomplishment of being needed and recognized.
"The current assistance pays more attention to actual needs, provides precise services, and enhances the self-development ability of people in difficulty," said Jin Huamin (金华敏), Director of the Luyang District Civil Affairs Bureau (庐阳区民政局). Since the pilot program, Luyang District (庐阳区) has solved nearly 8,000 needs of people in difficulty, carried out more than 350,000 home care visits, and promoted the transformation of social assistance to "providing diversified services."
In the afternoon, Lu Fan (吕帆) took red bean buns to participate in the community's respect-for-the-elderly event. In the activity room, hearing the praises of the elderly, her face was filled with a happy smile: "In the past, I was always the one who needed help. Now I can do something for everyone. This feeling is really good."
The sunlight shone on Lu Fan (吕帆) through the window. She said, "Although I can't see the light, I have tasted the sweetness of life."
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Data source: National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局), etc.
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Those who do not plan for the whole are insufficient to plan for a part. As socialism with Chinese characteristics enters a new era, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, proceeding from the overall situation of the cause of the Party and the country, adheres to the principle of coordinating economic work across the country as a whole. It has overcome many long-term problems existing in China's economic development and continuously enhanced the resilience of economic development amidst the accelerated evolution of major changes unseen in a century. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has delivered a series of important discourses on adhering to coordinating the country as a whole, many of which are included in the first volume of "Xi Jinping's Economic Anthology." For example, "Several Relationships That Need to Be Correctly Grasped in Promoting the Development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt" points out: "To promote the development of a huge collective, it is necessary to handle the relationship between its own development and coordinated development. First, the issue of ideological understanding must be resolved, and then efforts must be made in terms of systems, mechanisms, and policy measures to do a good job in the ‘one chessboard’ article on regional coordinated development"; "The Principles to Adhere to in Achieving Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Goals" points out: "National coordination means adhering to the principle of coordinating the country as a whole, strengthening top-level design, leveraging institutional advantages, implementing the principle of shared responsibility between the Party and the government, and consolidating the responsibilities of all parties"; and so on. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important discourses provide a fundamental guideline for us to establish the idea of coordinating the country as a whole and promote high-quality development. On the new journey, we must take Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought as a guide, adhere to the principle of coordinating the country as a whole in planning economic and social development, concentrate our efforts on managing our own affairs well, actively recognize changes, respond to changes, and seek changes, win strategic initiative in fierce international competition, and promote major breakthroughs in strategic tasks related to the overall situation of Chinese-style modernization.
Adhering to the idea of coordinating the country as a whole is a necessary requirement for transforming China's institutional advantages into development resilience.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Deeply Understanding the New Development Concept and Promoting Supply-Side Structural Reform": "To play well the ‘national chessboard’ of development during the ‘13th Five-Year Plan’ period, coordinated development is the key to victory"; and emphasized in "In-depth Study and Comprehension of the Spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee": "Adhering to the concept of systems requires overall consideration and dialectical implementation, properly handling major relationships such as economy and society, government and market, efficiency and fairness, vitality and order, and development and security." As a systematic, holistic, and collaborative governance concept, adhering to coordinating the country as a whole is an important working method for promoting China's economic and social development. It requires us to integrate all parties' strengths, coordinate various interests, and coordinate various tasks under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee to achieve the country's overall strategic goals and safeguard the country's fundamental interests.
China is a large country, which means that China's development has the advantage of scale and can concentrate its efforts on major tasks, but it also means that the conditions and endowments of various regions are different. Socialist modernization covers a wide range and involves many aspects. Only by taking into account all factors and coordinating all parties, bringing everyone's strength together, and concentrating all aspects of wisdom can we maximize development confidence and maximize development synergy. Adhering to coordinating the country as a whole is proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) based on a deep insight into the general trend of China's economic and social development. It is an inheritance and development of our Party's leadership core role and fine traditions of overall planning and coordination, providing a fundamental guideline for gathering development synergy and completing major strategic tasks in the new era and on the new journey.
From a theoretical perspective, adhering to the idea of coordinating the country as a whole creatively combines the Marxist system view with China's specific realities, regarding the country as a complex, dynamic, and open system, emphasizing the coordinated cooperation between subsystems to achieve the optimization of overall goals; from a historical perspective, adhering to the idea of coordinating the country as a whole is deeply rooted in China's history and culture and the revolutionary, construction, and reform practices led by our Party, and is constantly enriched and improved with the development of the times. It is the inheritance and sublimation of our Party's wisdom in governing the country; from a realistic perspective, in the current complex and severe situation, adhering to the idea of coordinating the country as a whole provides an important guideline for coordinating national strength, resisting various risks and challenges, helping to ensure national security, resolving internal contradictions, and achieving long-term development goals.
In general, adhering to coordinating the country as a whole requires adhering to the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, correctly handling a series of relationships such as the whole and the part, democracy and centralism, coordinating various regions, departments, and fields, promoting dynamic balance, optimizing resource allocation, and forming a strong synergy to help achieve the country's overall strategic goals. This is not only a need to cope with the current and future complex and severe domestic and international environment, but also demonstrates the advantages of China's socialist system in concentrating efforts on major tasks. Since the new era, it is precisely by adhering to coordinating the country as a whole, paying attention to "playing the piano with ten fingers," and uniting the whole country as one, making various policies mutually supportive and coupled, that we have formed a powerful force for promoting socialist modernization. When facing the tests of floods, earthquakes, and epidemics, and when facing the challenges of financial crises and trade frictions, we have overcome dangers and turned crises into opportunities. Deeply understanding and implementing the idea of coordinating the country as a whole is not only an inherent requirement for strengthening institutional self-confidence, making good use of institutional advantages, and giving full play to institutional power, but also a practical need to adhere to and improve the socialist system with Chinese characteristics and promote the modernization of the national governance system and governance capabilities.
Currently, we are planning the economic and social development for the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Pay attention to the systematic, holistic, and coordinated nature of goals, tasks, and policy measures, and complete the planning work with high quality." The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a crucial period for laying the foundation and fully exerting efforts to basically realize socialist modernization. China's development environment faces profound and complex changes, and various contradictions and risks are intertwined and superimposed. From an external perspective, major changes unseen in a century in the world are accelerating, geopolitical risks and the reverse flow of economic globalization are intertwined, global industrial and supply chains face shocks and restructuring, and global issues such as weak world economic growth, intensified impact of climate change, and frequent food and energy crises are superimposed on each other. From an internal perspective, China's economy is in a critical period of transforming its development mode, optimizing its economic structure, and shifting its growth drivers. The trend of economic recovery needs to be further consolidated, the problem of unbalanced and insufficient development is still prominent, and reform has entered a critical period and a deep-water zone. At the same time, it also faces some internal challenges, such as the urgent need for deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, the need to improve the quality and efficiency of financial services for the real economy and the integration of industry and finance, and the need for further coordinated linkage of regional development strategies.
This requires us to consider all aspects more comprehensively and do a good job in overall planning. We must further firmly establish a sense of the overall situation, always adhere to coordinating the country as a whole to coordinate and promote various undertakings of the Party and the country, pay more attention to system integration, and further consolidate the foundation of China's economic development and enhance the security and stability of development. At the same time, we must unite firm institutional self-confidence with deepening reform and innovation, and continuously enhance the integrity, systematicness, and coordination of our work on the new journey of building a socialist modern country in an all-round way, transform institutional advantages into governance effectiveness and development resilience, continuously win strategic initiative, and enhance China's survival, competitiveness, development, and sustainability in various foreseeable and unforeseeable storms and waves.
Adhering to the idea of coordinating the country as a whole leads China's economy to show strong resilience in a complex and severe environment.
Economic resilience generally refers to the comprehensive ability of an economy to resist, recover, adapt, and transform when subjected to external shocks, and is an important part of its development security and stability. Economic resilience not only focuses on whether an economy can recover from shocks, but also focuses on whether it can maintain the momentum and trend of long-term development in the process of coping with shocks, and even leap to a higher stage of development. Strong economic resilience is not only a prerequisite for successfully coping with various uncertainties and winning strategic initiative in complex changes, but also a solid foundation for promoting high-quality economic development and an important guarantee for ensuring the realization of the country's long-term strategic goals.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China's economic development is resilient, pointing out in "How to View the New Normal and How to Work in the New Normal" that "the fundamentals of China's economic development are good, with great potential, strong resilience, and large room for maneuver." It is precisely because China has always maintained and continuously enhanced the resilience of economic development that it has the confidence to "sit firmly in the fishing boat despite the rising winds and waves" to maintain the continuity and stability of development, not change its strategic direction and development rhythm due to external pressure, and move towards a higher form, a better structure, and a more sustainable direction. Adhering to coordinating the country as a whole is crucial for enhancing economic resilience. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has always adhered to the idea of coordinating the country as a whole to systematically plan and promote China's economic development to achieve historic achievements and show strong vitality. The resilience of economic development has been significantly improved, mainly reflected in the following areas.
Building a new development pattern provides a strategic path for enhancing economic development resilience. Building a new development pattern with the domestic cycle as the mainstay and the domestic and international dual cycles promoting each other is an inevitable choice to adapt to the requirements of China's new development stage and shape new advantages in international cooperation and competition. Building a new development pattern is based on the domestic cycle as the mainstay on the basis of a unified national market. The key lies in the smooth flow of the economic cycle, which can achieve a virtuous interaction between high-quality development and high-level security in a complex and volatile international environment, ensuring that China maintains basic normal economic operation and social stability in extreme cases. Adhering to coordinating the country as a whole, clarifying the respective development positioning in the overall national development, and exploring effective ways to promote the smooth flow of the domestic cycle can make the links of production, distribution, circulation, and consumption smoother. In recent years, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, various regions and departments have solidly promoted the construction of a new development pattern. China's institutional rules have been unified at an accelerated pace, the level of free flow of factors has been continuously improved, resource allocation has been further optimized, economic efficiency has been further improved, and the vitality and confidence of the large market have been continuously enhanced. The emergency response and recovery capabilities of the economic system have been significantly improved when facing various risks and challenges.
Developing new quality productive forces provides core impetus for enhancing economic development resilience. Cultivating and developing new quality productive forces helps to promote the dynamic balance between supply and demand through technological innovation, making China's economy deeply rooted in a more synergistic industrial ecology, becoming the key to resisting external risks and maintaining endogenous power. The cultivation and development of new quality productive forces have regional characteristics and spatial differentiation laws. It is necessary to resolutely prevent a rush and bubble, and it cannot be simply considered that the development of new quality productive forces is only a matter for developed regions. Instead, it is necessary to adhere to coordinating the country as a whole, adapt to local conditions, implement policies according to different categories, and continuously open up new fields and new tracks. In recent years, China has adhered to coordinating the country as a whole, giving play to the advantages of the socialist system in concentrating efforts on major tasks. The cause of science and technology has achieved historic achievements, and breakthroughs have been continuously made in tackling key core technologies, providing core elements for the development of new quality productive forces. For example, smart agriculture uses satellite remote sensing, the Internet of Things, and big data technology to achieve precise planting and intelligent management, and the ability of agriculture to resist risks has been effectively improved; the integration of the industrial Internet and artificial intelligence has spawned a number of "black light factories," realizing 24-hour unmanned production, and production efficiency and product quality have been greatly improved; the large-scale development of clean energy such as offshore wind power and photovoltaics has optimized China's energy structure and improved energy security guarantee capabilities; the construction of ultra-high voltage DC transmission projects, such as the Tibet-Guangdong DC project, has promoted the optimized layout of national energy resources; and so on.
Comprehensively deepening reform provides institutional guarantees for enhancing economic development resilience. Comprehensively deepening reform is a major strategic deployment related to the overall situation of the cause of the Party and the country, which can effectively remove the institutional and mechanism obstacles that hinder economic development and stimulate China's endogenous power for development. Comprehensively deepening reform is a systematic project. It cannot be fought alone or advanced by a single soldier, limiting its vision to the "one-acre three-point land" of a certain field or department, nor can it be a chaotic battle, grasping everything at once. Instead, it is necessary to establish the idea of coordinating the country as a whole and think and plan its own work in the overall work of the Party and the country, and make overall considerations, and not affect the overall situation of reform due to departmental interests or local interests. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we have adhered to comprehensively deepening reform by coordinating the country as a whole. The basic institutional framework in various fields has been basically established, and historical changes, systematic reshaping, and overall restructuring have been achieved in many fields. The modernization level of the national governance system and governance capabilities has been significantly improved. Especially in the economic field, a series of reform measures have effectively eliminated obstacles such as local protectionism and market segmentation that restrict regional development, the flow of commodity factor resources has become smoother, the ability of macro-control has been continuously enhanced, economic development has been vigorous, resilience has been continuously strengthened, and various risks and challenges such as changes in the international environment and the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic have been effectively responded to.
Regional strategies provide spatial support for enhancing economic development resilience. Those who are good at chess plan the situation, and those who are good at governance plan the overall situation. Coordinating regional coordinated development has always been a major issue, which needs to be considered from the overall development situation. The strategic positioning of different regions is different, and the strategic missions and goals are also correspondingly different. Adhering to coordinating the country as a whole, according to the conditions of various regions, taking the road of rational division of labor and optimized development, coordinating and promoting regional coordinated development strategies, major regional strategies, and main functional area strategies, forming a regional economic layout of complementary advantages and high-quality development can not only promote the overall improvement of economic momentum, but also help to smooth the domestic cycle and lay a solid foundation for better coping with changes in the external environment and enhancing economic development resilience. In recent years, various regions and departments have implemented the idea of coordinating the country as a whole, and combined their own realities to transform the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee into the work tasks of their respective regions and departments. Regional strategies are linked to each other and actively connected, regional coordinated development is moving towards a higher level, the total regional economy is continuously increasing, the relative gap is continuously narrowing, and the leading and driving role of major regional strategies is continuously emerging. The magnificent picture of regional development with east-west mutual assistance, north-south coordination, and land-sea coordination is accelerating.
High-quality financial development provides a "shock absorber" for enhancing economic development resilience. The real economy is the foundation of economic development, and finance is the lifeblood of the national economy. The two are interdependent and prosperous. Adhering to the "one chessboard" of finance and economy, correctly handling the relationship between the real economy and finance, and coordinating and promoting high-quality economic and financial development can provide a solid foundation and a broad market for the construction of the financial system with a strong economic foundation, and at the same time promote capital flow through a good financial environment and enhance the economy's ability to resist risks. In recent years, China has coordinated and promoted high-quality economic and financial development, strengthened top-level design and policy consistency, and systematically and collaboratively promoted the continuous deepening of reform; continuously promoted the market-oriented reform of interest rates, improved the efficiency of monetary policy transmission, and driven the steady decline of social financing costs; actively promoted financial supervision from horizontal to edge and vertical to bottom, and maintained the stability of the financial market; accelerated the construction of a financial market system with a reasonable structure, and continuously optimized the financial product and service system. China's financial resource allocation efficiency and capacity have been continuously improved, and its international competitiveness and rule influence have been continuously enhanced.
In general, these areas are interlocked and mutually supportive, demonstrating that adhering to the idea of coordinating the country as a whole leads China's economy to show strong resilience in the complex and severe changes, and also fully proves that adhering to coordinating the country as a whole provides an important guarantee for enhancing China's economic development resilience.
Adhering to the idea of coordinating the country as a whole further stimulates economic development vitality and enhances economic development resilience.
The current and future period is a critical period for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Several Major Theoretical and Practical Issues in Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform": "The connotation of Chinese-style modernization is very rich, and further comprehensively deepening reform must also be all-round." Facing an increasingly complex external environment, we need far-sighted systematic thinking more than ever before, adhere to the working ideas and methods of coordinating the country as a whole, further stimulate economic vitality, and comprehensively enhance the resilience and security of China's economic development.
To accelerate the construction of a unified national market and enhance the resilience of the economic cycle, we must implement the fundamental requirements of "five unifications and one opening," resolutely eliminate local protectionism and market segmentation, truly smooth the domestic circulation, consolidate the endogenous foundation of economic operation, and enhance the stability of economic operation. We should actively promote all regions to clarify their own positioning in the overall national development, deepen the construction of a unified national market, abandon the small internal cycles within provinces and cities, adhere to the combination of goal orientation and problem orientation, and use systematic thinking to boost consumption and expand domestic demand. We should coordinate consumption and investment, do a good job in expectation management, build a unified, transparent, and rule-of-law market basic system, improve the consistency assessment mechanism of macroeconomic policies, and enhance the systematicness and forward-looking nature of institutional rule design. We should promote the construction of a coordinated supporting system, strengthen the coordination between the basic system of a unified market and the deepening of the market-oriented allocation reform of factors, as well as the overall consideration of government supervision and industry supervision and social supervision, and establish a unified national industry self-discipline and social supervision system and mechanism to consolidate a solid foundation for smoothing the domestic circulation, enhancing the resilience of economic development, and promoting high-quality development.
To coordinate industrial development and build a more resilient industrial system, creating a modern industrial system that is independent, controllable, safe, reliable, and highly competitive is an inherent requirement for accelerating the development of new quality productive forces and promoting high-quality development. The modern industrial system is characterized by digitalization, intelligence, greening, and integration, which requires not only giving full play to the supporting role of technological innovation, but also adapting to local conditions and giving full play to local characteristics and advantages. Accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system should not unilaterally highlight the development of one or several industries, but should adhere to innovation-led and coordinated development, enhance the comprehensive strength of the industry, and build a more resilient industrial system to provide an important carrier for the development of new quality productive forces. Facing the future, we must adhere to the principle of the whole country acting as one, and guide the advantageous scientific research forces, leading enterprises, and financial capital across the country to form innovation consortia, collaborate on key technologies, and form synergy. On this basis, we should strengthen the traction of scenario innovation, promote the cross-regional flow of scenario resources, data elements, talents, and capital, and promote the rooting of new technologies and the vigorous development of emerging industries. At the same time, we should set up a classified and graded industrial safety governance system, and build a resilient and strong industrial ecology through classified policies. For example, for key industries related to national security, we can form independent and controllable production capacity and backup systems under the unified national planning and layout; for strategic emerging industries, we can encourage "chain owner" enterprises to build an open and collaborative supply chain ecology with shared risks, and cultivate and strengthen emerging industries based on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies.
To further comprehensively deepen reform and expand opening up, we must enhance the overall effectiveness of opening resilience. Comprehensively deepening reform is the fundamental driving force for promoting Chinese-style modernization, and opening up is a distinctive symbol of Chinese-style modernization. We must scientifically coordinate, adhere to the unity of reform and opening up, promote the two to complement each other and promote each other, and continuously enhance the ability of economic development and the ability to resist risks. We should plan and promote various reform measures with systematic thinking, enhance the stability and systematicness of the system, form an overall effect, and enhance the confidence in development with stable expectations. We should continue to steadily expand institutional opening up, actively connect with international high-standard economic and trade rules, and promote reform through opening up, identify the weak links and risk points of high-level opening up to the outside world, form a feedback mechanism, and lead the reform of related fields in China. At the same time, we should strengthen the overall coordination of opening-up policies in various regions of the country, avoid policy fragmentation, and form a unified national pattern of opening up to the outside world. We should give play to the comparative advantages of various regions in opening up to the outside world, match the strategic deployment of the Party Central Committee, strive to build a high ground for opening up to the outside world, optimize the regional opening-up layout, and expand external resilience space.
To strengthen regional strategic coordination and linkage and integrated development, we must build a more resilient new pattern of regional economy. Strengthening the systematic connection and coordinated linkage of regional strategies, and coordinating the implementation of regional coordinated development strategies, major regional strategies, main functional area strategies, and new urbanization strategies can enhance the resilience of regional economic development. We should adhere to the principle of the whole country acting as one, adhere to the overall land and sea planning and the mutual assistance between mountains and seas, give better play to the guiding role of the national development planning strategy, and strengthen the construction of channels between major strategies and between the hinterland and ports. At the same time, from the perspective of the overall layout of national regional development, we should clarify the positioning and development ideas of local development in the overall national situation, so that local areas can be in their respective positions. We should encourage different regions to actively connect with major regional strategies, start from regional characteristics, give play to their respective comparative advantages, and form complementarity in industrial layout and cooperation. We should guide the advantageous industries in the land area to continuously expand to the ocean, give play to the leading role of coastal areas in scientific and technological innovation, promote regional integrated development, and continuously enhance the stability of the economy. We should coordinate and balance the multiple needs of economy, life, ecology, and safety, develop clustered and networked modern urban agglomerations and metropolitan areas, and realize infrastructure interconnection, free flow of factor resources, and coordinated linkage of governance mechanisms on a larger scale.
To strengthen financial empowerment of high-quality economic development, we must firmly follow the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics. Adhering to the fundamental purpose of financial services for the real economy, handling the relationship between the real economy and finance, and actively establishing and improving a modern financial system with high adaptability, competitiveness, and inclusiveness to cope with the increasing global sources of turbulence and risk points, and provide strong support for the construction of a financial power. On the one hand, we should adhere to the overall consideration of science and technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance, take demand as the guidance, further optimize financial products and services, develop accurately adapted financial products, and continuously improve the coverage of financial services and the level of financial empowerment of high-quality economic development. On the other hand, we should focus on preventing and resolving systemic financial risks, and adhere to the principle of taking risk prevention and control as the eternal theme of financial work. Based on one area and planning for the overall situation, we should strengthen the coordinated supervision of financial management departments and macroeconomic regulation departments, industry authorities, judicial organs, and discipline inspection and supervision organs, implement the territorial risk disposal and stability maintenance responsibilities, and improve the financial risk disposal responsibility mechanism with consistent powers and responsibilities.
(The author is a professor at the School of Economics, Jinan University (暨南大学).)
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Xi Jinping (习近平) General Secretary pointed out: "Food security is a fundamental issue concerning human survival, and reducing food loss and waste is an important way to ensure food security." In recent years, China's grain production has achieved bumper harvests year after year, but it still faces multiple challenges such as frequent local natural disasters and increasing constraints on resources and the environment. In this context, saving food and reducing losses is not only the inherent meaning of inheriting and promoting the Chinese nation's traditional virtues of diligence and thrift, but also an inevitable choice to ensure national food security and firmly hold China's rice bowl. General Secretary Xi Jinping attaches great importance to saving food and reducing losses. He not only leads by example, practicing diligence and thrift, and advocating the social ethos of "practicing thrift and opposing waste," but also, starting from the systematic concept of coordinating development and security, coordinating resources and the environment, and connecting production and consumption, he clearly pointed out that "we must establish the concept that saving and reducing losses is equivalent to increasing production, promote the entire chain of saving and reducing losses, and improve the normalized and long-term working mechanism. Every link must have specific measures, and the links with the most serious losses and waste must be grasped firmly." This series of important expositions profoundly reveals the great significance of promoting food saving and loss reduction for ensuring national food security, and provides a fundamental guideline and action guide for us to cultivate this "invisible fertile field" of food saving and loss reduction.
From the perspective of coordinating development and security, saving food and reducing losses is an important measure to enhance the systemic resilience of food security and ensure the overall situation of national development. Food security is not only an economic issue, but also an important foundation for national security. Regarding saving food and reducing losses as a systematic governance project can reduce losses in all links, improve the level of food security, and avoid macroeconomic fluctuations caused by local shortages. From the perspective of coordinating resources and the environment, saving food and reducing losses is an inevitable path to alleviate resource and environmental constraints and promote sustainable development. Promoting food saving and loss reduction can directly reduce the implicit waste of water, soil, and energy, and is essentially a "resource efficiency revolution." Saving food and reducing losses promotes intensive and green development from the supply side, and plays a bridging role in coordinating economic and social development with the sustainable utilization of natural resources. From the perspective of connecting production and consumption, saving food and reducing losses is an inherent need to optimize the entire process of social reproduction and achieve systematic synergy and efficiency. Promoting loss reduction in the entire chain of food "production, storage, transportation, processing, and consumption" and forming a cross-field, multi-entity collaborative governance pattern will help guide the entire society to form a saving atmosphere and achieve efficient utilization of food resources.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, China has achieved positive results in saving food and reducing losses: the phenomenon of "running, leaking, dripping, and leaking" of grain in the harvesting, storage, transportation, processing, and consumption links has improved, and the loss rate of the entire industrial chain of the three major staple foods has gradually decreased. According to statistics, by guiding farmers to store grain scientifically, the loss rate of farmers' grain storage has dropped to about 3%, a decrease of 5 percentage points compared with 10 years ago; the comprehensive loss rate of grain storage in granaries within the storage cycle is controlled within 1%, and the loss of grain storage due to poor management has been basically eliminated. However, there are still some urgent problems in China's current work on saving food and reducing losses: first, the unreasonable dietary structure on the demand side is superimposed on the problem of food waste; second, structural problems on the supply side are still prominent, and the source of production faces the dual problems of resource constraints and structural losses; third, the entire chain loss reduction mechanism is not perfect, and the phenomenon of post-production losses still exists. These problems reflect the complexity and long-term nature of the work of saving food and reducing losses, and require systematic measures to solve them. This requires us to further study and understand the series of important expositions of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), take the systematic concept as the guide, and proceed from the overall, relevance, and dynamic nature to promote the systematic governance and precise policy implementation of grain saving and loss reduction.
Promote the traditional virtues of diligence and thrift with the systematic concept of demand management, and transform saving food and reducing losses into a conscious action of all citizens. The Chinese nation has always advocated the traditional virtues of 克勤于邦，克俭于家 (kè qín yú bāng, kè jiǎn yú jiā - "diligence in the country, thrift in the family," emphasizing the importance of diligence and thrift in both public and private life). General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) not only attaches importance to the resource costs and ecological costs in the grain production process, but also emphasizes improving the efficiency of grain resource utilization from the perspective of saving resources, reflecting a profound grasp of the relationship between food security and resources and the environment, and promoting food saving and loss reduction from traditional virtues to a component of national food security and ecological civilization construction. At present, we still face the problem of the coexistence of unreasonable dietary structure and food waste, which reflects that there is still a certain distance between the advocacy of thrift culture, institutional constraints, and behavioral changes, and the awareness of saving food needs to be further transformed into saving food actions. We must start from systematic governance and demand management, rely on the Anti-Food Waste Law, the Food Security Guarantee Law, etc., to carry out in-depth "Clean Plate Campaign," promote "small portions," and establish refined meal supply management systems in government agencies, schools, catering enterprises, etc. Strengthen national nutrition and health education, advocate green and low-carbon dietary concepts, and change the consumer misunderstanding of excessively pursuing refinement. Through the multi-entity collaboration of government guidance, market incentives, social participation, and citizen practice, strengthen the cultural guidance and institutional guarantee of saving food and reducing losses, and realize the organic unity of demand-side loss reduction and resource conservation.
Practice the concept of great food with the systematic concept of supply structure, and build a collaborative mechanism for the entire domain of resources. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward the important concept of "establishing a great food view," which is a systematic reshaping of the traditional agricultural supply logic, not only reconstructing the food supply system from the perspective of systematic thinking and the entire domain of natural resources, promoting the shift from single arable land agriculture to the efficient collaborative utilization of the entire domain of land space resources, but also profoundly grasping the resource endowment characteristics of China's "large population, little land, and water shortage," and advancing food saving and loss reduction from the post-production link to the source of supply, effectively responding to the challenges of resource constraints and structural losses. To promote food saving and loss reduction, we must take the optimization and adjustment of the supply structure as the traction, and systematically promote technological innovation, policy support, and industrial restructuring: strengthen technological empowerment, strengthen the research and application of cutting-edge technologies such as biological breeding and smart agriculture; expand food sources, deeply develop non-arable land resources, and develop new food production methods such as under-forest economy, marine pastures, and microbial protein; optimize policy guarantees, establish a coordinated utilization mechanism for arable land and non-arable land resources, and promote the coordinated development of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery and the construction of ecological agriculture systems. By building a multi-resource, multi-channel, and high-efficiency food supply system, we can reduce production losses and resource pressure from the source, and comprehensively enhance the systemic resilience and sustainability of food security.
Break down the barriers between links with the systematic concept of the entire chain of governance, and achieve synergistic efficiency in saving food and reducing losses. The key to saving food and reducing losses lies in breaking the traditional governance model of fragmented links and decentralized entities, and connecting the entire chain of production, storage, transportation, processing, and consumption with systematic thinking. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that "saving and reducing losses is equivalent to increasing production," indicating that we must promote the systematic optimization and efficiency improvement of food saving and loss reduction from the entire process of social reproduction. We must regard saving food and reducing losses as an overall project across fields, multiple entities, and the entire process, and eliminate the institutional losses caused by departmental divisions and policy fragmentation. At present, the total amount of post-production losses in China's storage, transportation, and processing links is still large, highlighting systemic bottlenecks such as inconsistent technical standards, insufficient cross-industry collaboration, and the lack of data sharing mechanisms. This requires the construction of a collaborative governance mechanism for the entire chain: promote precision seeding, low-loss harvesting technology, and precision agriculture models in the production link; develop green grain storage technology and intelligent warehouse management systems in the storage link; build a modern logistics system with multimodal transportation, standardization, and traceability in the transportation link; formulate moderate processing standards in the processing link, and promote the high-value utilization of by-products and the development of a circular economy. At the same time, strengthen departmental collaboration, policy support, and data sharing, establish a "production, storage, transportation, processing, and consumption" entire chain monitoring and evaluation system, and fully mobilize the participation of governments, enterprises, social organizations, and the public to form a horizontally linked and vertically connected large system of food saving and loss reduction, and comprehensively improve the governance effectiveness of national food security.
(The author is a professor at the School of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Renmin University of China (中国人民大学))
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Accelerate the expansion of high-quality medical resources and their balanced regional distribution, and build national medical centers and regional medical centers.
Strengthen the construction of public hospitals, accelerate the establishment of a modern hospital management system, and deeply promote the reform of governance structure, personnel remuneration, staffing management, and performance appraisal.
——Excerpt from the "14th Five-Year Plan" Outline
"Thank you so much, doctor!" In the doctor's office of the Tibet Autonomous Region Hospital (西藏自治区医院), also known as the West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西医院西藏医院), in Lhasa, Tibet, Zhuoma (卓玛) (pseudonym), who is in her 50s, solemnly handed a brocade banner to the doctor.
Zhuoma (卓玛), who lives in Lhasa (拉萨), had previously gone to West China Hospital (华西医院) in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), for medical treatment. In August of this year, Zhuoma (卓玛) had gastrointestinal discomfort. Hearing that this newly built Grade III Class A hospital had opened, she immediately came for treatment, and subsequently underwent polyp removal surgery, eventually recovering and being discharged from the hospital.
The West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西医院西藏医院), jointly built by the People's Government of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区人民政府) and West China Hospital of Sichuan University (四川大学华西医院), was selected as the fourth batch of national regional medical center support construction projects in 2022. In June of this year, the hospital opened, and successively put into use internal medicine wards, intensive care medicine department, endoscopy center, general surgery wards, anesthesia surgery center, etc. As of now, it has received more than 7,000 patients.
How can national regional medical centers allow the masses to enjoy better medical services nearby? The reporter visited the West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西医院西藏医院).
Facilitating More People to Seek Medical Treatment at Their Doorsteps
"Doctor, come and take a look!" At the West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西医院西藏医院), someone shouted loudly to Chen Lin (陈霖), a doctor who was seeing patients. Chen Lin (陈霖) rushed out of the clinic and saw a young man collapsed in the waiting area.
"Quickly send him to the emergency department!" Chen Lin (陈霖) and the doctors from the hospital's emergency team quickly sent the patient to the resuscitation room. After treatment, the patient with a duodenal ulcer gradually stabilized.
As the head of the hospital's gastroenterology department, Chen Lin (陈霖) is very busy. His daily routine includes rounds, consultations, teaching, and sometimes dealing with emergencies. "The hospital is just starting, and it is a critical period, so there can be no slackening," he said.
The 19-year-old patient, Quzhen (曲珍) (pseudonym), left a deep impression on Chen Lin (陈霖). Suffering from severe abdominal pain, she came all the way from Nagqu (那曲) for medical treatment and was later diagnosed with intestinal obstruction. "I told her that she could be hospitalized and would recover soon," Chen Lin (陈霖) said, adding that Quzhen's (曲珍) eyes lit up when she heard this.
During Quzhen's (曲珍) hospitalization, Chen Lin (陈霖) asked her why she chose this newly built hospital. "The doctors and medical skills of West China Hospital (华西医院) give us peace of mind," Quzhen's (曲珍) answer made Chen Lin (陈霖) feel both proud and under heavy pressure. "We must build the hospital well so that more local patients can seek medical treatment nearby," Chen Lin (陈霖) said.
The solid technical strength of West China Hospital (华西医院) headquarters has brought confidence to medical staff. For critically ill patients, Lhasa (拉萨) and Chengdu (成都) will conduct multidisciplinary remote consultations, and a two-way referral green channel has also been opened. In the future, remote surgical robots will also be equipped to bring more advanced medical technologies to the plateau.
"In recent years, medical conditions in Tibet (西藏) have improved significantly, but a large number of patients with difficult and critical illnesses still need to be transferred for treatment," said Luo Fengming (罗凤鸣), President of West China Hospital of Sichuan University (四川大学华西医院). "Building a national regional medical center is to further make up for shortcomings and facilitate more people to seek medical treatment at their doorsteps."
Medical Capacity Building Aligned with Local Needs
Although the hospital has only been open for a few months, Chen Lin (陈霖) has been in Tibet (西藏) for more than a year.
In the middle of last year, the department leaders at West China Hospital of Sichuan University (四川大学华西医院) asked for opinions on whether anyone would be willing to go to Tibet (西藏) to participate in the preparation of a new hospital. Chen Lin (陈霖), who often received Tibetan (藏族) patients, actively signed up: "It is not easy for them to come to Sichuan (四川) for medical treatment. It would be great if I could help them get better medical services at their doorsteps."
West China Hospital (华西医院) has a deep friendship with Tibet (西藏), and medical aid to Tibet (援藏) is a tradition that has been adhered to for many years. As early as 1994, the hospital began to send experts to Tibet (西藏) to carry out free clinics, and has sent 22 batches of 220 people; since 2004, it has promoted the capacity building of grassroots medical teams in Tibet (西藏) through entrusted training, and has trained more than 750 resident physicians and specialists for Tibet (西藏). Over the past 20 years, most of them have become the backbone of local medical and health undertakings. With the continuous deepening of medical aid to Tibet (援藏) work and the promotion of innovation in assistance models, in 2021, the People's Government of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区人民政府) decided to jointly build a national regional medical center with West China Hospital of Sichuan University (四川大学华西医院)—Tibet Autonomous Region Hospital (西藏自治区医院), namely, West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西医院西藏医院).
At the end of August last year, Chen Lin (陈霖) came to Lhasa (拉萨). The hospital building had just been completed, and Chen Lin (陈霖) needed to participate in the preliminary work of department preparation. "In the construction of the department, we constantly improve the details to meet the actual situation in Tibet (西藏) and meet the needs of the people," Chen Lin (陈霖) introduced. Taking the construction of the endoscopy center as an example, considering the actual situation of hypoxia on the Tibetan (西藏) plateau, the ward is specially equipped with independent oxygen supply facilities, as well as ventilators and other equipment.
Jiang Yaowen (蒋耀文), Executive President of West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西医院西藏医院), introduced that a team was specially formed to prepare for the new hospital, and relevant departments of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区) government provided strong support in infrastructure construction, scientific research project tackling, and other aspects. The West China Hospital (华西医院) team conducted detailed research on the local population and disease spectrum, transferred patients, and existing medical resources in various regions.
"Respiratory system diseases have a large demand for medical resources," Jiang Yaowen (蒋耀文) said. At the beginning of the hospital's construction, the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine was built as a key discipline. "In response to the relatively high rate of off-site medical treatment in Tibet (西藏) and the tight resources for diagnosis and treatment in some disciplines, we have formulated discipline plans in accordance with local conditions to make medical capacity building aligned with local needs."
High-Quality Medical Services Take Root on the Snowy Plateau
After participating in training in Chengdu (成都), Qimila (其米拉姆) returned to Lhasa (拉萨) and became a doctor in the Department of Gastroenterology at West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西医院西藏医院).
Qimila (其米拉姆) used to work in the grassroots health system in Tibet (西藏), and later was admitted to this new hospital and sent to West China Hospital (华西医院) headquarters to participate in a two-year training program. "During that training period, I felt that I was constantly growing," Qimila (其米拉姆) said. Under the theoretical and practical guidance of the teaching teachers at West China Hospital (华西医院), she has been able to independently perform small bowel endoscopy and other operations.
It is understood that more than 200 local staff members of the new hospital will go to West China Hospital (华西医院) headquarters for training. As of now, 498 people have been trained at West China Hospital (华西医院) headquarters, including medical, technical, nursing, pharmaceutical, and management positions.
West China Hospital (华西医院) headquarters has also sent more than 30 medical staff to Lhasa (拉萨), including Chen Lin (陈霖). In addition to carrying out diagnosis and treatment, they are also responsible for mentoring local medical staff and providing guidance in their daily work. Jiang Yaowen (蒋耀文) often sees young local medical staff working overtime to discuss business and asking doctors from West China Hospital (华西医院) for advice at any time. "They are growing into the backbone of the hospital."
Luo Fengming (罗凤鸣) introduced that the construction goal of the new hospital is to allow patients in Tibet (西藏) to enjoy medical services of nearly the same quality as the West China Hospital (华西医院) headquarters, which is also an important responsibility of West China Hospital (华西医院) as the output hospital of the national regional medical center. The hospital also explores the construction of an emergency and critical care system in the plateau area, a chronic plateau disease management system, etc., to protect the health of local people with a high-level medical system. "We will do our best to run the West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西医院西藏医院) well and contribute to safeguarding the health of people of all ethnic groups on the plateau and helping the development of medical and health undertakings in Tibet (西藏)," Luo Fengming (罗凤鸣) said with confidence in the future.
With the opening of the new hospital, training and exchange activities are also being carried out simultaneously. Medical institutions in many cities and prefectures in Tibet (西藏) have sent people to the new hospital to study. "The West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西医院西藏医院) and the Second West China Hospital of Sichuan University Tibet Hospital (四川大学华西第二医院西藏医院), these two national regional medical centers have landed in Tibet (西藏), which has promoted the steady improvement of our local medical treatment level," said Tan Xiangdong (谭相东), Party Secretary and Deputy Director of the Health Commission of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区卫生健康委). "The technology, experience, and concepts they bring will allow high-quality medical services to take root, blossom, and bear fruit on the snowy plateau, benefiting more people."
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During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the state's overall strategy for promoting the downward flow of high-quality medical resources is to achieve "major illnesses not leaving the province, general illnesses being resolved in cities and counties, and routine illnesses being resolved at the grassroots level."
Specifically, it mainly involves promoting "four extensions": promoting the extension of high-quality medical resources to the central and western regions, the northeastern region, and areas with large populations within provinces; promoting the extension of high-quality urban medical resources to county-level hospitals; promoting the extension of higher-level medical talent and services to urban and rural grassroots areas; and promoting standardized referrals, mutual recognition and sharing of examination and testing results, and continuous services to promote the mutual extension of regional medical and health services. The main measures include the construction of National Regional Medical Centers, Provincial Regional Medical Centers, close-knit county medical communities, and "group-style" assistance to Xinjiang and Tibet by medical personnel.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China has newly established 114 National Regional Medical Centers, bringing the total to 125, focusing on specialized construction, reducing the number of people in the region seeking medical treatment elsewhere, which is conducive to reducing the burden of medical treatment and promoting the resolution of the difficulty in accessing medical care; during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China has built 114 Provincial Regional Medical Centers, targeting the problem of a large outflow of patients from prefecture-level cities within provinces, narrowing the gap in medical capabilities between prefecture-level cities within provinces; currently, 2,188 county-level administrative units have established close-knit county medical communities, and by the end of this year, 90% of county-level administrative units will have established close-knit county medical communities; focusing on weak or lacking specialties in Xinjiang (新疆) and Tibet (西藏), especially departments with high external transfer rates, supporting hospitals are "paired up" with recipient hospitals, using information technology and remote diagnosis and treatment models to promote the improvement of local hospitals' diagnosis and treatment capabilities, leaving behind a medical team that cannot be taken away.
(The author is a researcher at the National Health Commission's Health Development Research Center (国家卫生健康委卫生发展研究中心). This article was compiled from an interview with Shen Shaotie (申少铁), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, October 21st (Reporter Shang Hao (尚昊)) The 12th "Dajiang Forum" – Cross-Strait Relations Peaceful Development Elite Forum, hosted by the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League (台湾民主自治同盟中央委员会), opened in Beijing (北京) on the 21st. The theme of this forum is "Chinese Heart, National Soul – Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Taiwan's Recovery," inviting representatives from political parties and associations on the island, descendants of anti-Japanese soldiers, and representatives of Taiwanese youth to gather together to trace the common history of the victory of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and Taiwan's recovery, and to unite the compatriots on both sides of the strait to struggle and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Su Hui (苏辉), Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协) and Chairman of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League Central Committee (台盟中央主席), attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. She stated that compatriots on both sides of the strait should resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and interference by external forces, firmly safeguard the common home of the Chinese nation, inherit and promote the great national spirit and the great spirit of the War of Resistance, continue the glorious tradition of patriotism, and complete the great cause of national reunification in the process of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with one heart and one mind.
The forum will last for 3 days, during which sub-forums such as the Reunification Forum, the Think Tank Forum, and the Cross-Strait Youth Growth and Entrepreneurship Forum will also be held, as well as cross-strait legal professionals dialogue and exchange activities, and cultural publishing dialogue and exchange activities. Forum participants will also visit the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League History Exhibition Hall (台盟历史陈列馆) related special exhibitions.
Return to TopBy: 金社平
With a year-on-year increase of 5.2%—in the first three quarters of this year, China's economy has maintained an overall stable and progressive development trend.
The hard-won 5.2% demonstrates the stability and resilience of the Chinese economy, and enhances the confidence and determination to overcome difficulties. Among them, the key role is the new development concept.
The tide of the times is surging, outlining the magnificent trajectory of China's economy. As the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and the challenges of external storms and internal transformation are intertwined, a profound ideological change is shaping the future of China's economy with powerful force.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "China's development has reached a new historical starting point. According to the new requirements of the new development stage, we must adhere to problem-oriented approach, implement the new development concept more accurately, take more precise and pragmatic measures, effectively solve the problem of unbalanced and insufficient development, and truly achieve high-quality development."
The new development concept of innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and sharing is the "ballast stone" and "power source" for China's economic ship to cultivate new opportunities in crisis and open up new prospects in change. It demonstrates strong vitality and resilience on the track of high-quality development.
The more magnificent the voyage, the more leadership is needed.
High-quality development is an inevitable requirement of Chinese-style modernization. Under the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially Xi Jinping's (习近平) Economic Thought, we must fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, and China's economy will surely stride forward on the road of higher quality, more efficiency, greater fairness, more sustainability, and greater security.
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"What should be taken advantage of is the situation, and what should not be missed is the time." In today's world, whoever holds the "bull nose" of technological innovation, whoever takes the lead in technological innovation, will be able to seize the opportunity and win the advantage.
The key to Chinese-style modernization lies in the modernization of science and technology. We must take technological innovation as the lead, develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, and enhance the supporting capacity of the modern industrial system for high-quality development.
The breakthrough of a "chip" is a microcosm of the accelerated transformation of the "key variable" of technological innovation into the "maximum increment" of high-quality development.
In the R&D laboratory of Xinsheng Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (新声半导体有限公司) in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东) New Generation Industrial Park, technicians are staring intently at the constantly jumping waveforms on the test system. What they are challenging is the high-end radio frequency filter—a "micron-level device" that is crucial for 5G communication and smart terminals.
"On a thin film of a few microns thick, a track that can accurately guide sound waves is carved, and it must be kept stable under extreme conditions," introduced Zou Jie (邹洁), the founder. Four years ago, Xinsheng (新声) Company launched an assault on this technological peak. At that time, high-end filters were almost 100% dependent on imports.
The breakthrough comes from self-reliance in science and technology. Xinsheng (新声) Company invests hundreds of millions of yuan in research and development every year. Simulation, tape-out, testing, analysis... When Xinsheng's (新声) independently developed filters surpassed in several core performances, the entire laboratory boiled.
From the laboratory to the production line, the innovation chain and the industrial chain are seamlessly connected. Xinsheng (新声) Company is deeply tied to upstream wafer fabs and downstream packaging plants, jointly debugging processes and collaboratively optimizing structures. This hard-won "Chinese chip" has been widely used in mainstream brands of mobile phones and tablets, ranking among the top in domestic market shipments. It is also the first to pass the strict automotive-grade certification, which will inject stable and reliable Chinese power into the "nervous system" of global smart connected vehicles.
A strong industry leads to a strong economy. The modern industrial system is the material and technical foundation of a modern country, and the innovation ecosystem is its "core engine." The high-end, intelligent, and green transformation of traditional industries is accelerating, emerging industries and future industries are booming and growing, and the resilience and safety level of the industrial chain and supply chain have been significantly improved.
Today's China has invested more than 3.6 trillion yuan in R&D expenditure across the whole society, ranking second in the world, the innovation index has risen to the tenth place in the world, there are more than 140,000 specialized and new small and medium-sized enterprises, 14,600 "little giant" enterprises, and "Made in China" is constantly leaping to "Intelligent Manufacturing in China," promoting the steady development of industrial intelligence, greening, and integration.
Moving towards "new" and climbing towards "high." Practice has proved that only by solidly promoting the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system, can the foundation of high-quality development be more solid, and the safety and stability of development be continuously enhanced.
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Green and low-carbon transformation is the trend of the times, and green development is the background color of high-quality development. Establishing a green and low-carbon economic system and promoting the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development is the long-term solution to achieve sustainable development.
A "sea" is paving a new picture of green development.
In the Kubuqi Desert (库布其沙漠) in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), millions of photovoltaic panels converge into a "sea of energy." The powerful green current crosses mountains and rivers through ultra-high-voltage power grids, lighting up thousands of lights in eastern urban agglomerations thousands of kilometers away. The Xilingol League (锡林郭勒盟) to Taizhou (泰州), Jiangsu (江苏) line alone transmits more than 12 billion kilowatt-hours of green electricity from the west to the east every year.
"Extracting gold from the sand and mutual assistance between the east and the west" is a portrayal of the resilience of China's photovoltaic industry. A few years ago, a sudden international trade barrier made the industry feel like it was in the cold winter, with sharp declines in orders and high inventories.
"Either sink in the predicament or be reborn under pressure." Liu Qiang (刘强), general manager of Yijing Optoelectronics (亿晶光电), a leading photovoltaic module company, recalled. Chinese photovoltaic people chose the latter.
A profound "turning crisis into opportunity" is unfolding throughout the industry. This is not only about survival, but also a self-evolution that is urgently needed to achieve sustainable development:
Upstream, born for green. Western silicon material companies use abundant green electricity resources to minimize production energy consumption through technological innovation, building a green and low-cost core competitiveness from the source.
Midstream, strong through collaboration. Eastern module manufacturers work together to keep warm and jointly tackle the next generation of high-efficiency battery technology. Yijing Optoelectronics' (亿晶光电) gigawatt-level TOPCon batteries have achieved mass production, while Trina Solar (天合光能) has repeatedly broken world records. They have built a new "moat" with an unshakable technological gap.
Downstream, integrate green into the landscape. In Liyang (溧阳), Jiangsu (江苏), a 1.9 MW photovoltaic road and solar panels covering roofs and carports enable the entire park to achieve 100% on-site consumption of green electricity, significantly reducing the company's energy costs.
The result of this "stress test" is admirable. The layout of the photovoltaic industry chain is reshaped in collaboration, and a multi-point supported and more resilient supply chain system is gradually taking shape. China's photovoltaic industry has driven the "going global" of the entire chain of technology, standards, and services, becoming an oasis and beacon of sustainable development in the new era.
A set of data is very convincing: China provides more than 80% of the world's photovoltaic modules and 70% of wind power equipment, and the cumulative reduction of carbon emissions for other countries by exported wind power and photovoltaic products during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period is about 4.1 billion tons. China solemnly promised to the world: strive to achieve carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
From the green transformation of industries to the green transformation of development methods. Today's China has become one of the countries with the fastest decline in global energy consumption intensity and the fastest and largest "greening" country in the world, building the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, and the "green content" of economic and social development continues to increase.
Practice tells us that ecological environmental protection and economic development are not contradictory, but dialectically unified. Firmly following the path of ecological priority and green development, continuously improving the level of resource utilization, and the Chinese-style modernization road of harmonious coexistence between man and nature will surely become wider and wider.
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At present, China's economy has been deeply integrated into the world economy. Building a new development pattern requires improving the efficiency and level of the domestic cycle through open and cooperative international cycles, enhancing the linkage effect of the domestic and international markets and the two types of resources, responding to new changes, shaping new advantages, and achieving new breakthroughs.
An "island" opens a new window for the mutual promotion of dual circulation.
"In the past, if I wanted to buy new beauty products, I either had to wait for purchasing agents or find an opportunity to go abroad. Now, a flight to Hainan (海南) to buy them is even more cost-effective." The change in tourist Zhang Lu's (张璐) shopping experience at the Haikou Meilan Airport (海口美兰机场) duty-free shop is a vivid footnote to China's activation of its super-large domestic demand market through high-level opening up.
The offshore duty-free policy is an institutional opening up with extremely high gold content. It steadily "receives" the huge spillover consumption power and plays a movement of the new development pattern. On December 18 this year, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) will officially launch the full island customs closure operation, and a new high ground for a higher level of opening up is rising.
Here, the "domestic cycle" and the "international cycle" perfectly converge: Walking into the HTDF (海控) duty-free city, international brands and domestic high-quality products compete on the same stage. "In the past, we chased international brands, but now they take the initiative to be our neighbors." Zhang Jia (张佳), the store manager of Fiyta (飞亚达) Watch Industry, is full of pride. The world's top brands have flocked here, driving the prosperity of local tourism, hotels, logistics, and other industries, and creating a large number of jobs. The dividends of the free trade port construction are truly benefiting the people.
The exploration of a free trade port demonstrates the breadth of mind of a major country. Facing the headwinds and backlashes of economic globalization, China's door to opening up will not be closed, but will only open wider. Restrictions on foreign investment access in the manufacturing sector have been "cleared," and the opening up of the service industry is being steadily promoted. As of the end of June this year, the cumulative actual use of foreign capital in China during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period reached US$708.73 billion, and 22 free trade pilot zones have been established. A series of pragmatic measures to expand opening up have won widespread praise from the international community and the "voting with their feet" of multinational companies, "Believing in China is believing in tomorrow."
Opening up is a distinct symbol of Chinese-style modernization. Practice has proved that China's economic development in the past was achieved under the conditions of opening up, and China's future high-quality economic development must also be carried out under more open conditions. A more open China will surely bring more opportunities to the world, and will surely shape stronger resilience and vitality for its own high-quality development in the interaction with the world.
From the independent innovation of a chip, to the green transformation of a sea of sand, and then to the open exploration of a free trade port, they jointly outline a new picture of China's economy moving towards high-quality development under the guidance of the new development concept.
"Those who observe the situation are wise, and those who follow the trend are intelligent." We are full of confidence that China's economic foundation is stable, its advantages are numerous, its resilience is strong, and its potential is great. The supporting conditions and basic trends for long-term improvement have not changed. The advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, the advantages of the super-large-scale market, the advantages of the complete industrial system, and the advantages of abundant human resources are even more prominent.
Determining the victory of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and planning the "15th Five-Year Plan," Chinese-style modernization is about to unfold a new chapter.
The road we have traveled, "**一路筚路蓝缕、充满艰辛，也一路豪情满怀、凯歌高奏**" (yī lù bì lù lán lǚ, chōng mǎn jiān xīn, yě yī lù háo qíng mǎn huái, kǎi gē gāo zòu - "a road of pioneering with great effort and full of hardships, but also full of pride and triumphant songs," describes a journey filled with both difficulties and achievements), the road ahead is one where rainbows and storms coexist, and opportunities and challenges exist side by side, "but time and momentum are on our side, which is where our determination and confidence lie, and it is also where our determination and confidence lie."
Ideology illuminates the journey, and the blueprint inspires people to forge ahead. With the guidance of scientific theory and the struggle of hundreds of millions of people, we are not afraid of wind and rain, we seize every minute, and we forge ahead bravely!
Return to TopThis newspaper Chongqing (重庆) October 21st (Reporter Wang Xinyue (王欣悦)) – The 2025 Chongqing (重庆) Food and Agricultural Product Processing High-Quality Development Industrial Ecology Conference was recently held. This conference focused on the entire scene ecology of the food and agricultural product processing industry, holding more than 40 conferences and production-sales docking activities such as forums, live streaming e-commerce, and ordering activities.
Concurrently, the Food and Agricultural Product Processing Industry Ecology Exhibition was also held, establishing the Food Processing Equipment Manufacturing Pavilion, the Food and Agricultural Product Processing Industry Ecology Pavilion, etc., systematically presenting the entire industrial chain's ecological development pattern from the field to the table.
A number of projects were signed on-site at the opening ceremony. Among them, a total of 81 investment promotion and production-sales docking projects for food and agricultural product processing were signed, with a total contract value of 25.421 billion yuan. Key investment promotion projects signed included 62 projects such as the "Rice Comprehensive Utilization and Grain and Oil Processing Project," with a contract value of 14.69 billion yuan; key production-sales docking projects signed included 19 projects such as "Meat Products and Soy Products Production-Sales Docking," with a contract value of 10.731 billion yuan.
In recent years, Chongqing (重庆) has taken food and agricultural product processing as an important starting point for cultivating ecological and characteristic industries, incorporated it into modern manufacturing clusters, and promoted it as a pillar industry. Since 2023, the High-Quality Development Industrial Ecology Conference for Food and Agricultural Product Processing has been held annually to build a collaborative platform for the industrial chain.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 黄 超 丁雅诵
"We must vigorously develop a universally beneficial childcare service system. We need to improve the childcare support policies and standard specification system, coordinate the allocation of childcare service resources for children aged 0-6, and increase financial support through multiple channels. The state's financial resources should provide more support for related public services."
——Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized this at the first meeting of the 20th Central Finance and Economics Commission on May 5, 2023.
Who will take care of children before they turn 3? This practical challenge is facing many young parents.
"The sense of happiness brought by childcare is multifaceted – the baby is happy, we are relaxed, and the elders are at ease." A post-90s parent shared parenting notes on social media, resonating with many new parents.
More childcare slots in communities, kindergartens running childcare classes, increased financial subsidies... In recent years, a number of universally beneficial childcare policies aimed at addressing the "difficulty of raising children" have been implemented one after another, and more and more families have a real sense of gain.
The state is made up of millions of families, and the family is the smallest state.
On the examination paper of governing the country, whether the issue of early childhood education is well answered, and whether the worries of parents can be effectively relieved, concerns the well-being of the people and is also related to the long-term balanced development of the population, the future of the country and the nation.
President Xi Jinping (习近平) has always been concerned about caring for and cherishing "the young."
Duofu Community in Shenyang (沈阳市) City, Liaoning (辽宁) Province, Children's Home in North Railway Station Community in Shenzhen (深圳市) City, Guangdong (广东) Province, Guoluo Zanggongma Village in Gangcha (刚察) County, Qinghai (青海) Province... When inspecting urban and rural communities, the General Secretary often enthusiastically picks up children, holds their little hands, and gently strokes their faces. His care and affection are evident.
"Promoting high-quality population development is a new concept and new requirement that I have put forward." On May 5, 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired the first meeting of the 20th Central Finance and Economics Commission to study issues such as supporting Chinese-style modernization with high-quality population development.
Starting from the strategic consideration of the new situation of population development in our country, the General Secretary clearly stated at the meeting: We must vigorously develop a universally beneficial childcare service system.
The word "vigorously" conveys the country's firm determination to promote practical matters for the people's livelihood, and also echoes the society's deep desire for early childhood education.
"A new childcare class has opened in the community!" A message made the community residents' chat group boil: "What age can children enter?" "How much does it cost per month?" "What are the qualifications of the teachers?"...
Data shows that there are about 30 million infants and young children under the age of 3 in my country, and more than 30% of families with infants and young children have childcare needs. Accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare services are a rigid demand for many young parents.
Understanding the urgent needs and concerns of parents, how can universally beneficial childcare be implemented? One increase and one decrease reveal the basic path.
Increase supply to alleviate the contradiction of "one slot is hard to find."
We might as well focus on the grassroots level: "Baby Rooms" in Jing'an (静安) District, Shanghai (上海) cover all streets and towns, providing services such as hourly care and temporary care; Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东), guides the healthy development of family childcare centers, and the care services are specialized and refined... With childcare slots set up at the doorstep and at the factory gate, more parents can send their children with peace of mind and entrust them with peace of mind.
A set of data confirms that the radius of childcare supply is constantly expanding: In 2024, the number of childcare slots nationwide reached 5.737 million, an increase of 126% compared with the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan"; the county-level coverage rate of childcare services reached 98.5%, and the growth rate of the number of childcare slots has exceeded 20% for three consecutive years. This year, it will achieve 4.5 childcare slots per thousand people, with 660,000 new universally beneficial childcare slots.
Reduce costs to lower the operating costs of childcare and the cost of raising families.
Childcare services are included in people's livelihood projects, civil prices are implemented for water, electricity, gas, and heat for childcare institutions, and relevant taxes and fees are reduced or exempted... At present, more than 1,300 counties (cities, districts) have introduced specific support policies, covering various forms such as construction and operation subsidies and childcare vouchers.
Taking out real money, the warmth of "investing in people" is tangible and knowable, and the benefits of childcare services for the people are more prominent.
Affordable, accessible, and high-quality – the goal of building a universally beneficial childcare service system continues to promote better childcare services to meet the needs of the masses.
The "Opinions on Accelerating the Construction of a Universally Beneficial Childcare Service System" proposes: By 2030, support and guarantee policies will be basically sound, the number of publicly built childcare slots will increase significantly, the capacity and quality of childcare services will be significantly improved, and the cost of family childcare will be effectively reduced.
As of October 2, a total of 28.814 million childcare subsidy applications have been submitted nationwide, of which 15.553 million have been confirmed. The review will be completed within 30 working days, and a batch will be distributed centrally every quarter. Various localities are stepping up the allocation of funds to ensure that guarantees are timely and fully in place.
Childcare lives up to its "trust," supporting not only children's childhood but also the younger generation's confidence in the future.
From setting up a special additional deduction for personal income tax for infant and young child care under the age of 3, with the standard increased from 1,000 yuan to 2,000 yuan per child per month; to the central government arranging a budget of about 90 billion yuan, with a childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child per year paid to 3 years old; and then to gradually implementing free preschool education, policy synergy is exerting greater superimposed effects – reducing the burden of family birth, raising, and education, and promoting the long-term balanced development of the population.
"Very good, a stable family" "The family is living better and better, and the population is thriving"... General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) care and concern have made small families feel the warmth of the socialist family.
"The myriad things are, in the final analysis, the things of thousands of households" "Our goal is very grand, but also very simple"...
Simple goals, concrete actions. When policy gift lists, service orders, and subsidy bills become happy lists for young parents, the picture of a fertility-friendly society becomes clearer. The seedlings carefully cared for today are growing vigorously, growing into towering trees and pillars of the country.
Return to TopThis Chengdu (成都) report on October 21st (reporter Wang Yongzhan (王永战)): "I sent a message in the group, and the district leaders responded directly. In less than 3 hours, the electricity was connected!" Recently, Sun Lin (孙林), the head of an education technology company in Bazhou District (巴州区), Bazhong City (巴中市), Sichuan Province (四川省), quickly solved the company's electricity problem through a WeChat group.
Creating a high-quality and efficient government service model is an important measure to optimize the business environment. In recent years, Bazhou District (巴州区), Bazhong City (巴中市), has established an "online + offline" government-enterprise communication platform to promote screen-to-screen interaction and face-to-face exchanges between the government and enterprises, addressing problems such as untimely responses to enterprise demands and low awareness of preferential policies for enterprises.
In order to achieve direct and rapid handling of enterprise demands, Bazhou District (巴州区) has formed three teams: government affairs commissioners, one-person service commissioners, and preferential policy commissioners. It has established a closed-loop management mechanism and a classified handling system of "overall planning and scheduling, dispatch tracking, handling feedback, and supervision and accountability" to ensure that "everything has a response and everything has a solution."
Heart-to-heart communication and practical services help optimize the business environment. According to statistics, since last year, the local area has responded to more than 217,600 online enterprise messages, answered policy questions for more than 114,300 people, reduced or exempted taxes and fees of 1.46 billion yuan for enterprises, and reduced enterprise production and operating costs by 78 million yuan.
"We have always adhered to optimizing the business environment, and have successively introduced a number of policy documents, taking multiple measures, and wholeheartedly doing practical things and solving problems for enterprises," said Yu Bin (余斌), Secretary of the Bazhou District (巴州区) Party Committee.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 常 钦
South of the Ula Mountains (乌拉山), the roar of drilling rigs awakens the sleeping valley. For the past three years, at the Hada Mengou (哈达门沟) mining area in Baotou (包头) City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区), at an altitude of 1,700 meters, Yang Biao (杨彪), head of the gold mine investigation and evaluation project of the Hohhot (呼和浩特) Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey Center of the China Geological Survey (中国地质调查局呼和浩特自然资源综合调查中心), has been fighting alongside a team composed of technical backbones and geology interns.
The Hada Mengou (哈达门沟) gold mine is an important ultra-large gold deposit in the Ula Mountains (乌拉山) - Daqing Mountains (大青山) metallogenic belt. Yang Biao (杨彪) and his predecessors have successively explored more than 300 kinds of ore deposits and mineral occurrences in this area, discovering 8 vein groups and more than 70 gold veins, accumulating over 100 tons of proven gold resources for the country.
In 1980, geologist Wang Shouli (王守礼) discovered gold-bearing quartz veins in a stream, unveiling the face of this ultra-large gold mine. More than 40 years later, his student Yang Biao (杨彪) is standing at the "No. 100 Vein" coordinate point marked by his teacher that year, directing the drilling rig to advance 1,000 meters underground.
On the drilling platform, the 20-meter-high derrick roars, the sound vibrating people's eardrums. Yang Biao (杨彪) shouts into the ear of drilling rig captain Wang Jiangling (王江陵): "The coordinates must be accurate to the centimeter level!" In the Hada Mengou (哈达门沟) mining area, the veins are hidden like swimming dragons thousands of meters underground. How can we accurately capture the "golden veins"?
"A tiny deviation could mean missing the vein." Yang Biao's (杨彪) almost paranoid rigor has resulted in 86 of the 106 boreholes deployed in the No. 100 Vein area of the Hada Mengou (哈达门沟) gold mine encountering mineralization, a mineralization rate far exceeding the industry average.
The "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五规划纲要) proposes to strengthen the planning and control of strategic mineral resources, enhance the capacity for reserve security, and implement a new round of strategic action to make breakthroughs in mineral exploration. "During the '14th Five-Year Plan' period, the center implemented more than 14,000 meters of drilling construction in the Hada Mengou (哈达门沟) mining area, accumulating more than 10 tons of gold resources." Yang Zhigang (杨志刚), secretary of the Party Committee of the Hohhot (呼和浩特) Natural Resources Comprehensive Survey Center, introduced.
Yang Biao (杨彪) stroked the specimen with metallic luster in the core box and told reporters that the cost of a single hole is often millions of yuan, and it must be "needle tip to bullseye." In order to improve the mineralization rate of boreholes, each mountain must be climbed back and forth several times, and the drawings and measuring instruments must be repeatedly checked. "Behind finding a gold mine are hundreds of field surveys and thousands of data analyses," said Yang Biao (杨彪).
It is not easy to pursue gold veins in broken strata. "It's like using a straw to take sesame seeds out of tofu. A slight deviation can increase the cost by more than 100,000 yuan." Wang Jiangling (王江陵) pointed to the drill pipe covered with scratches and said. Facing the dilemma of a core recovery rate of less than 60%, the team explored the "dual-tube directional drilling + foam wall protection" process, increasing the core recovery rate to 92%. This innovation, which is written into the "Technical Specifications for Deep Rock Gold Exploration," has been promoted in 25 key mining areas.
In the metallogenic belt development research room, a three-dimensional geological model is updating exploration data in real time. "This is the 'digital compass' for mineral explorers." Zhang Xiao (张晓), an intern from China University of Geosciences (中国地质大学), demonstrated the geophysical inversion system. By integrating gravity, magnetics, electrical and other multi-element exploration technologies, the team successfully broke through the drilling bottleneck in complex fractured strata and extended the exploration depth to 1,500 meters underground. The national gold mine distribution map hanging on the wall shows that the Ula Mountains (乌拉山) - Daqing Mountains (大青山) metallogenic belt, where Hada Mengou (哈达门沟) is located, has become an important pillar of China's gold strategic reserve.
As night falls, the camp lights up with scattered lights. Li Yuan (李媛), a post-90s technician, is doing the final test with a spectrometer. "Gold reserves are related to national financial security. The more we find, the more confident we are." Data shows that China has achieved fruitful results in deep mineral exploration in recent years. In the new round of strategic action to make breakthroughs in mineral exploration, the newly added gold resources in only three mining areas, namely Anba Libei (安坝里北) in Gansu (甘肃), Hada Mengou (哈达门沟) in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), and Tahe Baoxinggou (塔河宝兴沟) in Heilongjiang (黑龙江), reached 168 tons.
When the last shift of drillers completes the handover, Yang Biao (杨彪) habitually takes out his hearing aid - this is a "medal" left by long-term exposure to a 110-decibel noise environment. From participating in the "attacking the deep and finding the blind" scientific and technological research, to now leading the team to achieve breakthroughs in deep mineral exploration, the hearing threshold of this post-80s engineer has decreased by 40 decibels. "Geologists' ears can't hear whispers, but they can understand the language of the earth." He said with a smile to the interns.
The data records the miracle measured by the footsteps of this group of geologists: a total of 58,000 meters of core drilling has been carried out, and 22 mineralized boreholes have been locked in strata deeper than 700 meters; the established "air-ground-well" three-dimensional exploration system has advanced the mineral exploration depth from 300 meters to 1,500 meters.
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A New Round of Strategic Action to Make Breakthroughs in Mineral Exploration is Being Solidly Promoted
The mining industry is an important basic industry for economic and social development, and the exploration and development of mineral resources is a matter of national economy and people's livelihood and national security. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the state implemented a new round of strategic action to make breakthroughs in mineral exploration, with a cumulative investment of nearly 450 billion yuan, and achieved a number of major results. The quantity, distribution, and development and utilization status of 163 kinds of minerals with proven resource reserves have been fully clarified, and major breakthroughs have been made in the exploration and development of strategic mineral resources such as oil and gas, copper, and lithium.
China is rich in gold resources, mainly distributed in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Shandong (山东), Henan (河南), Yunnan (云南), Shaanxi (陕西), Gansu (甘肃) and other places. Among them, the Jiaodong Peninsula (胶东半岛) in Shandong (山东), the Xiaoqin Mountains (小秦岭) in Henan (河南), the Qinling Mountains (秦岭地区) in Shaanxi (陕西), and the Ailao Mountains (哀牢山地区) in Yunnan (云南) are important producing areas. From the 1950s to the 1970s, exploration mainly relied on geological mapping and surface sampling, and a number of large gold mines were discovered. From the 1980s to the 1990s, with the progress of technology, the depth and accuracy of exploration were improved, and more hidden ore deposits were discovered. Entering the 21st century, exploration technology has been further innovated, some modern technologies have been applied successively, and significant results have been achieved in deep mineral exploration and exploration under complex geological conditions.
Old resource bases have been revitalized, and the newly added reserves of Jiaodong (胶东) gold mines in Shandong (山东) and other places are considerable; new resource bases have sprung up one after another, and the Dadonggou (大东沟) gold mine in Liaoning (辽宁) is expected to become another world-class gold mine. China's gold mine exploration has undergone a transformation from traditional methods to modern technologies, and will continue to develop in the direction of deep mineral exploration, green exploration, and intelligent exploration in the future.
(Organized by Chang Qin (常钦), reporter of this newspaper)
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A history of mineral exploration is a history of innovation in mineral resource exploration technology, and also a vivid portrayal of demanding resources through technology.
With fewer and fewer shallow mineral deposits, increasing demands for green practices, and fluctuations in the global mineral supply chain, new technologies are becoming increasingly critical for breakthroughs in mineral exploration.
Developing towards deeper ground. The Sixth Geological Brigade of the Shandong Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (山东省地矿局) used three-dimensional visualization technology to construct a multi-scale model, deeply "observing" the geological structure 3,000 meters underground, and accurately revealing the deep geological structure and the morphology of ore bodies.
Breaking through to the deep sea. The "Kaituo-2" (开拓二号) sea trial broke through a water depth of 4,000 meters, obtaining a large number of deep-sea polymetallic crust and nodule samples, laying the foundation for the future development of deep-sea mineral resources.
Exploring deep space. China's first space mining robot has achieved walking, anchoring, and even sampling in a simulated lunar soil environment, opening up the imagination space for mining mineral resources from near-Earth celestial bodies.
These new mineral exploration technologies and equipment have improved the efficiency and accuracy of mineral exploration, further promoting the development and utilization of mineral resources. Demanding resources through technology, China's geological workers are courageous and responsible, and the new round of strategic action for breakthroughs in mineral exploration will surely yield greater gains.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) October 21st dispatch (Reporter Lin Lili (林丽鹂)) The reporter learned from the special press conference on standardization of power battery recycling held by the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) recently: According to the estimation of battery service life, China (中国) is about to usher in a large-scale retirement stage of power batteries. According to statistics, the domestic power battery recycling volume will exceed 300,000 tons in 2024, corresponding to a market size of over 48 billion yuan, and it is estimated that the domestic market size will exceed 100 billion yuan by 2030. Vigorously promoting power battery recycling is an important task at present.
China (中国) has become a major country in the production and use of power batteries. In 2024, China's (中国) production of new energy vehicles exceeded 13 million, and its production and sales have remained the world's first for 10 consecutive years. The State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局), together with relevant departments such as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), has actively promoted the research, development and release of relevant national standards around the entire industrial chain of power battery recycling, providing strong technical support for the development of the power battery recycling industry.
In terms of collection, storage and transportation, relevant national standards have been developed for the needs of power battery collection, classification, packaging, transportation, loading and unloading, and handling, to ensure the traceability management, safety and environmental protection of retired power batteries during the recycling process.
In terms of physical treatment, the formulation and revision of national standards for power battery disassembly, discharge, crushing and sorting have been carried out, which effectively promotes the standardized development of power battery physical treatment and ensures the safety and environmental protection of the physical treatment process.
In terms of chemical regeneration, a number of national standards have been released focusing on intermediate products, testing methods, and treatment of waste gas, waste water, and solid waste in the recycling of power batteries, which stipulate the technical and environmental protection requirements for recycling, effectively reduce pollutant emissions, and help the industry save energy and reduce carbon emissions.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 浩 施 钰
There is Shibadong Village in Xiangxi, Hunan, and "Eighteen Houses Village" in Ningde, Fujian.
Mist wraps around the mountain peaks, roads hang on the mountainsides, and eighteen farmhouses nestle in the "folds" of the mountains. "Eighteen Houses Village" is the nickname of Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村), Xiadang Township (下党乡), Shouning County (寿宁县), Ningde (宁德).
During his work in Fujian, Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) visited Shouning (寿宁) nine times and entered Xiadang (下党) three times. At that time, the road was overgrown with thorns and rugged, requiring one to cut through weeds while walking. Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) visited the poor, inquired about their hardships, and worked on-site.
"'Cheling goes up to the sky, climbing nine ridges takes nine years.' The scene of 'Three Visits to Xiadang' that year is still vivid in my mind." On August 4, 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to the villagers of Xiadang Township (下党乡), encouraging them to "strive to embark on a rural revitalization path with Min-dong characteristics."
From Shibadong Village (十八洞村) to "Eighteen Houses Village," from taking the path of poverty reduction with Chinese characteristics to taking the road of rural revitalization with Chinese characteristics, the long scroll of time contains the determination to get rid of poverty, the pursuit of weak birds flying first, the perseverance of water dripping through stone, and even more the persistence of 一张蓝图绘到底 (yī zhāng lán tú huì dào dǐ - "draw the blueprint to the end," to implement a plan consistently from beginning to end).
Old Houses Transformed into Buildings, Residences Become Homestays
Blue stone roads, wooden fences, yellow mud walls—old houses are the homes of villagers, the scenery of the countryside, and the "living pages" of village history.
In Min-dong families, one house is for one big family. Wu Jinhua (吴金花) and Wu Guyin (吴固银) married twin brothers in the village on the same day more than 30 years ago and moved into the old house.
Speaking of the old house, Wu Guyin (吴固银) opened the conversation: "At that time, the yard was muddy. We got up early and worked late picking and frying tea, but we didn't earn much money all year round."
In January 1988, Xiadang Township (下党乡) was established in poverty. It was a "five-none" township with no roads, no running water, no electric lights, no financial income, and no government office space.
In 1988, after completing his tour of the nine counties in Min-dong, Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平), then Secretary of the Ningde Prefectural Committee (宁德地委), wrote his impressions of the survey of the nine counties in Min-dong under the title "How Weak Birds Can Fly First"—"Another important task in Min-dong is poverty alleviation," "Some farmers' houses in Shouning County (寿宁县) have people and animals living together, and the sanitary conditions are very poor. The county should help farmers plan rural housing construction," "Change the vicious cycle of 'poverty—unsanitary conditions—disease—poverty'"...
Winning the battle against poverty, ensuring housing safety is one of the "two no worries and three guarantees." Comprehensively revitalizing the countryside, promoting the construction of modern and livable rural houses is one of the tasks. Looking again at Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村), from renovating old houses to improving and beautifying courtyards, eighteen farmhouses have ushered in a new life.
Talking about the changes, Wu Jinhua (吴金花) had endless things to say. At first, the village cadres asked everyone to tear down the haphazardly built houses and change the dry toilets to flush toilets, which she felt was a waste of effort. "Look, now the house is spacious and clean. During the New Year, dozens of people come back, and the 17 rooms are full."
With the housing problem solved, the villagers also transformed their houses into homestays to develop rural tourism.
After discussing it, the two sisters-in-law took out 11 rooms to turn into homestays. "The beds and tables are newly purchased, and the bedding and slippers are newly bought. The tourists who have stayed here all praise it for being clean," Wu Guyin (吴固银) enthusiastically led the reporter to visit, "I can earn a few thousand yuan more a year."
Eating, living, playing, and touring are developed in a staggered manner. Some villagers have renovated their old houses to create a "Wine Reunion" check-in point, allowing tourists to experience the making of red yeast rice wine; some villagers have renovated the "Mountain People's Home" farmhouse, launching the "Hospitable Eight Bowls."
Today's Xiadang (下党) is a new scene of revitalization. Xiadang Township (下党乡) promotes the integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism. The Unforgettable Xiadang Theme Hall (难忘下党主题馆), the Party-Masses Connecting Hearts Road (党群连心路), and other attractions are connected into a tourist belt. In 2024, the per capita disposable income of farmers in Xiadang Township (下党乡) was 29,243 yuan.
Repairing the Village Roads, Mountain Goods Can Be Shipped Out
A 2.1-kilometer-long and 6.5-meter-wide cement road, which opened to traffic at the end of last year, has better connected Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村) to the outside world.
Villager Shen Kongjian (沈孔建) still remembers that after graduating from junior high school, he went out to make a living. To get out of the small mountain village, he had to climb mountain roads, cross iron cable bridges, and endure a bumpy ride. Shen Kongjian (沈孔建) originally thought, "Once I leave, I will never come back."
The road is also a major concern for village cadres. "First, I'm afraid of getting sick; second, I'm afraid of carrying chemical fertilizers; third, I'm afraid of raising big pigs. The road is difficult to walk, and the fatter the pigs are raised, the harder it is to transport them out." Shen Kongsheng (沈孔生) served as the village Party branch secretary for 16 years and worried a lot about the road into the village.
The road signifies hope and means development.
On July 19, 1989, Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平), then Secretary of the Ningde Prefectural Committee (宁德地委), traveled by car for nearly 3 hours and walked for more than 2 hours in the scorching heat to Xiadang Township (下党乡) to help solve development problems.
"For 7 years, I have been concerned about Xiadang (下党)." In August 1996, Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平), then Deputy Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee (福建省委副书记), came to Xiadang Township (下党乡) again, coordinating relevant departments to provide Xiadang Township (下党乡) with more than 1 million yuan in development funds to help the local area build farm roads and develop production.
Opening roads by chiseling mountains, one hammer after another. From the county to the township, and from the township to the village, roads were opened one after another. After years of efforts, the roads into the township connect in all directions, and all 10 administrative villages have hardened roads.
Looking again at Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村), in 2016, a 4.5-meter-wide road into the village was opened, and at the end of 2024, a rural road single-to-double project was implemented, widening the road to 6.5 meters, connecting the small mountain village to the transportation network.
Roads for travel, smooth roads for development.
Today, the journey from the county seat to Xiadang (下党) has been shortened from "a whole day of bumpy rides" to "less than an hour." Shen Kongjian (沈孔建) once worked outside and returned to his hometown to set up a cooperative. "I have planted more than 50 mu of Dendrobium officinale and more than 300 mu of Polygonatum sibiricum, and the market prospects are promising," Shen Kongjian (沈孔建) said, looking forward.
Every village has a road, and every village has its own industry. Xiadang Township (下党乡) has created industrial bases such as Shangdang potatoes (上党土豆), Beikengshan Polygonatum sibiricum (碑坑山黄精), and Yangxitou Ilex asprella (杨溪头岗梅). The total output value of the tea industry chain is 150 million yuan. In March 2025, Xiadang Township (下党乡) was awarded the title of "Provincial Rural Revitalization Demonstration Township."
The Team Becomes Stronger, the Industry Prospers
"Not only listen to the 'singing skills,' but also look at the 'doing skills'"—this sentence said by Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) during his work in Fujian left a deep impression on the cadres of Shouning County (寿宁县).
Rural revitalization depends on people and on hard work.
"The villagers' representative meeting can't even be held, there's no place to discuss things big or small, so what development are we talking about?" In 2020, Zhang Liangliang (张良亮), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Xiadang Township (下党乡) from the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department (省委组织部), and Hu Fumao (胡福茂), Rural Revitalization Instructor of Shouning County (寿宁县), came to Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村), and what lay before them were two "weaknesses."
The first is the weakness of the talent pool. The village Party branch secretary is old, several villagers' representatives are working outside... After sorting them out one by one, the challenges are not small.
"Only with a complete team can we do great things." Hu Fumao (胡福茂) went door-to-door to understand the village conditions and discover reserve cadres. Now, Shen Kongyi (沈孔义) and other young people have returned to their hometowns and joined the team of entrepreneurs.
The second is the weakness of the industry. Xiadang Township's (下党乡) tourism is booming, so how can Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村) integrate into it? The village has formulated a development plan, improved infrastructure, improved the village environment, and built outdoor viewing platforms, RV camping sites, and other check-in points, creating "Party building +", "training +", and other agricultural, cultural, and tourism industries.
After the old village branch secretary's house was renovated, the courtyard was filled with tools used for the processes of sun-drying, shaking, and frying tea leaves. "This house was built in the year I gave birth to my daughter. This year, my daughter is 54 years old. I didn't expect to be able to earn money from the old house," villager Cai Zengyi (蔡增艺) said with a smile.
One term after another, Deputy Township Chief Zhou Yihua (周义华) took over the "relay baton" and became the cadre in charge of Beikengshan Village (碑坑山村). Speaking of shortcomings, Zhou Yihua (周义华) is clear: "There are few projects, and the scale of the cultural and tourism industry is small." Looking to the future, he is full of confidence: "Following the village plan, 一张蓝图绘到底 (yī zhāng lán tú huì dào dǐ - "draw the blueprint to the end," to implement a plan consistently from beginning to end), developing various forms of study tours, cultivating under-forest economy and alpine fruit and vegetable industries, thinking about ways for each village, each household, and each person, and implementing projects one by one, the pace of development of 'Eighteen Houses Village' will surely be solid and steady."
Return to TopTourists recently visited the Hainan Ocean Paradise Resort (海南海洋欢乐世界度假区). After the National Day (国庆) and Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋) holidays, the prices of air tickets and hotels have decreased, and many tourists have come to Hainan (海南) to enjoy a comfortable and leisurely off-peak travel experience.
Scenic spots in many parts of Hainan (海南) are tapping into their own resources to create distinctive tourism projects and innovative integrations of business, tourism, culture, sports and other elements. The rich and diverse tourism elements allow sports enthusiasts, families with children, Generation Z, senior citizen groups and other tourist groups to find fun.
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The Chishui River Valley's (赤水河谷) vast organic sorghum base ushers in a bumper harvest. In Maopo Village (茅坡村), Changgang Town (长岗镇), Renhuai City (仁怀市), Guizhou Province (贵州省), 62-year-old villager Yang Zhirun (杨智润) drives a small harvester, working in his own sorghum field. "With agricultural machinery, the efficiency is much higher," said Yang Zhirun (杨智润).
Renhuai City (仁怀市) is located in the transition zone from plateau to hills and basins, with large terrain undulations and severe land fragmentation, making it difficult for large agricultural machinery to operate. The traditional farming model has seriously restricted agricultural production efficiency.
In order to realize the large-scale production of Hongyingzi sorghum, Renhuai City (仁怀市) and Moutai Group (茅台集团) focused on the "mountain adaptation" problem and researched and promoted small agricultural machinery. "Agricultural machinery has replaced 60% to 70% of heavy manual labor, and the manual cost per mu has been reduced by 30% to 50%, which is equivalent to about 300 yuan, which significantly promotes the large-scale operation of sorghum," said He Ziqiang (何自强), director of the Renhuai City Agricultural Technology Comprehensive Service Station (仁怀市农业技术综合服务站).
Renhuai City (仁怀市) has coordinated the allocation of 94 harvesters, 42 tractors, 84 dryers and 27 fine selection machines, forming a full-chain mechanized operation system from field harvesting and transfer to subsequent drying and fine selection. The Moutai (茅台) organic sorghum base has more than 92,000 agricultural machines, covering the entire cycle of "cultivation, planting, management and harvesting" of Hongyingzi sorghum.
As an old farmer, Yang Zhirun (杨智润) has a deep understanding of the use of agricultural machinery: machine sowing is more efficient, the soil cultivated by machine is finer and looser, and the machine harvesting depth is consistent and the spacing is uniform, laying a solid foundation for later crop growth and harvest. The heavy labor that once required the cooperation of many people can now be easily completed by one person. "Efficiency has gone up, yields and income have also gone up, and young people are willing to stay." Having tasted the sweetness of agricultural mechanization, Maopo Village (茅坡村) further purchased integrated drying equipment, which can dry 50 tons of sorghum in one batch.
In addition to the application of agricultural machinery, seed improvement has also become a powerful support for increasing farmers' income. Chen Yubin (陈玉彬), a scientific and technical staff member of Guizhou Moutai Distillery (Group) Hongyingzi Agricultural Technology Development Co., Ltd. (贵州茅台酒厂（集团）红缨子农业科技发展有限公司), introduced: "The Hongyingzi variety has passed the first batch of seed certification in the country, and the seed source has been included in the national system, which not only strengthens the independent controllability of the core raw materials of Chinese sauce wine, but also reduces dependence on foreign countries and promotes the tackling of the 'bottleneck' problem in the seed industry."
In order to enhance the stress resistance of Hongyingzi sorghum and control the safety of the industrial chain, the local area is constantly tackling new breeding technologies. Tu Youneng (涂佑能), chief breeding expert of Moutai Group (茅台集团), introduced that the latest released "Hongyingzi 519" seventh-generation sorghum seed has a growth period shortened to 118 days, a plant height reduced to 210.10 cm, and a yield per mu increased to 367.55 kg, achieving a number of technological breakthroughs.
Speaking of the benefits brought by the breakthrough in breeding technology, Tu Youneng (涂佑能) can list them like a family treasure - shortening the growth period can realize early harvesting and early planting, and farmers can further increase their income through rotating vegetables, rapeseed and other crops; the plant height is shorter, the lodging resistance is stronger, and it is better adapted to mechanized harvesting...
With the help of science and technology, more and more farmers are joining the team of planting sorghum. In 2021, Wang Man (王满), a farmer in the central village of Xitou Town (喜头镇), tried to grow sorghum. She actively consulted agricultural technicians and large planters, and constantly explored planting methods. In the past 4 years, she has expanded the sorghum planting area to 300 mu, and the annual income from this item alone has reached more than 600,000 yuan.
Similar stories are constantly being staged on the banks of the Chishui River (赤水河) - Mu Yingguo (母应国), a farmer in Changgang Town (长岗镇), relies on planting sorghum to support his three children to go to college, and Xu Fusheng (徐付生) in Jiucang Town (九仓镇) has transformed from a migrant worker to a "local expert"... Today, Hongyingzi series sorghum varieties have been promoted and planted on more than 30 million mu in more than 10 provinces, creating a total agricultural output value of more than 75 billion yuan, driving 8.5 million person-times of farmers to increase their income.
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In the three years since its establishment, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform "USTC Silicon Valley" has accumulated over 7,000 technology-based enterprises and sci-tech service organizations, and over 70,000 innovation and entrepreneurship talents. Why do entrepreneurs favor this sci-tech park? It forms a gradient cultivation matrix based on the different growth stages of enterprises; it solves site problems for entrepreneurs and strives to build a bridge for scenario docking; it creates a professional team to provide services for the blockage of scientific and technological achievements from "bookshelves" to "shelves"... Sci-tech resources and an innovative ecosystem are important attractions, helping more entrepreneurs pursue their dreams.
Walking into the brand-new office space, Wu Quanquan, general manager of Anhui Mengshi Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. (安徽猛狮航空科技有限公司), breathed a sigh of relief. With his worries resolved, he can devote more energy to business development.
In June of this year, the intelligent flying car project led by the Tsinghua University Mengshi Intelligent Flying Car Industry Team chose to settle in the Shushan Park (蜀山园) of USTC Silicon Valley (科大硅谷) in Hefei (合肥), planning to build an intelligent flying car headquarters, a joint R&D center, and a production line for complete flying cars and core components. "What we value is Hefei's talent reserve and industrial chain resources, especially lightweight materials, batteries, and motors. Hefei's new energy vehicle industry has laid a good foundation for us," said Wu Quanquan.
"Proactive Submersion Service Relieves Us of Worries"
In 2022, USTC Silicon Valley, an innovation and entrepreneurship platform promoted by the government and led by industry, came into being. In the past three years, USTC Silicon Valley has newly settled in more than 2,500 technology-based enterprises, accumulating more than 7,000 technology-based enterprises and sci-tech service organizations, and more than 70,000 innovation and entrepreneurship talents. About 50% of Hefei's biomanufacturing and aerospace information enterprises and about 45% of artificial intelligence enterprises are gathered here.
Having worked in the Tsinghua University (清华大学) technology achievement transformation system for 15 years, Wu Quanquan is no stranger to the word "entrepreneurship." But his experience in USTC Silicon Valley surprised him somewhat.
"At that time, when communicating with the staff, we wanted to register the company first. I didn't expect the other party to ask directly what else we needed after registering the company." Later, Wu Quanquan learned that registering a company here is only the first step in the service.
At the beginning of the project, USTC Silicon Valley provided support in many aspects.
What if there is no investment? "Our achievements come from Academician Li Jun's (李骏) team at Tsinghua University. Here, we can enjoy Category A talent policies and obtain start-up funds. How to apply is explained clearly," said Wu Quanquan. "USTC Silicon Valley also contacted financing institutions that mainly invest in start-up technology companies for us."
What if there are no customers? USTC Silicon Valley contacted several leading domestic enterprises engaged in low-altitude cultural tourism as potential resources for the company.
USTC Silicon Valley also helped build a team according to the company's submitted talent needs, and provided "Ke Piao Inn" (科漂驿站) as a temporary office space and dormitory, which can be moved into directly. The matter of registering the company was not left behind either. Less than 10 days after receiving the materials, Anhui Mengshi Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. was born in USTC Silicon Valley.
Looking back on the past few months in Hefei, Wu Quanquan said with deep feeling: "USTC Silicon Valley knows how to support a company, and even provides precise empowerment solutions for the needs of each stage of the company in advance, proactively submerging services, which relieves us of worries."
"A Financing That Showed Us the Future"
Feiman Technology (费曼科技) was born out of a research and development team and was not located in Hefei when it was established. "In the past, we mainly served high-end equipment, mainly undertaking demands and selling R&D solutions and samples," said Liu Zuguang (刘祖光), marketing and operations director of Feiman Technology (Hefei) Co., Ltd. (费曼科技（合肥）有限公司).
"It used to be like a chef without pots and pans. Because we didn't have large-scale production capacity, we could only use simulation models. We didn't have enough confidence and didn't dare to open molds for casting. Every link needed to be outsourced, which greatly affected R&D efficiency," said Liu Zuguang.
With the accumulation and expansion of the company's technology and products, the team hoped to realize the industrialization of technological achievements through financing. "At that time, we didn't understand financing at all. We learned while doing it and didn't have much hope," said Liu Zuguang.
Meihua Venture Capital (梅花创投), a sub-fund partner of USTC Silicon Valley, injected nearly 10 million yuan into the team. "Meihua Venture Capital is not only very interested in our technology, but also willing to support us in connecting the new products we have developed to the market," said Liu Zuguang. "So, we considered moving the company's headquarters to Hefei."
With this funding, Feiman Technology purchased new equipment, and the R&D progress far exceeded expectations. It has developed a variety of non-pneumatic tire products that can be used in unmanned vehicles, shared vehicles, and electric tricycles, and has already received a large number of orders. "It can be said that a financing showed us the future," said Liu Zuguang.
"Currently, we have completed the relocation of the company's headquarters. USTC Silicon Valley is actively connecting us with new financing institutions to help us realize industrial landing as soon as possible, on the one hand, to complete order delivery, and on the other hand, to continue to promote R&D work." During the conversation, Liu Zuguang's mobile phone rang again. Looking at the caller ID, "It's USTC Silicon Valley again to talk about financing."
"New Scenarios Let Us Enter a New Blue Ocean"
In the monitoring room of the Hechao-Wu Highway Management Office (合巢芜公路管理处) of Anhui Transportation Holding Group Co., Ltd. (安徽交通控股集团有限公司), Zhang Likui (张立奎), the company's chief engineer, is staring at the screen and making records.
Various data and charts are flashing on the screen. "This is the highway data we obtain in real time, which not only monitors congestion and disaster situations, but also evaluates the structural health of the highway, which can provide important reference for highway maintenance work," said Zhang Likui.
The new technology comes from the distributed optical fiber vibration/acoustic wave monitor developed by Zhidi Perception (Hefei) Technology Co., Ltd. (智地感知（合肥）科技有限公司). The equipment is the size of a host box and looks unremarkable, but it only needs to be connected to existing optical cables to use quantum precision measurement technology to obtain relevant data by monitoring vibration and then using algorithms.
It is not easy for cutting-edge technology to go from the laboratory to the market. In 2022, Zhang Qiang (张强), general manager of Zhidi Perception, started his entrepreneurial journey in USTC Silicon Valley with his technology.
"At the beginning of the business, our biggest problem was that we didn't know what the technology was for," said Zhang Qiang. "The technology and prototypes in the laboratory lack the 'real sword and real gun' combat experience on the front line of the project." After several years of exploration, Zhang Qiang turned his attention to the field of transportation infrastructure. "At that time, after a certain amount of accumulation, we hoped to practice and apply in transportation fields such as roads, bridges, and tunnels."
However, Zhidi Perception at that time was still a small company with no reputation, and it was not easy to land projects.
At the beginning of 2024, Hefei Market Scenario Company (合肥市场景公司) jointly with USTC Silicon Valley compiled a list of enterprise capabilities. Zhang Qiang, with the idea of giving it a try, filled in Anhui Transportation Holding Group Co., Ltd. and Hefei Rail Transit Group Co., Ltd. (合肥市轨道交通集团有限公司) in the "target scenario" column, and unexpectedly received a response.
"With the preliminary communication between Hefei Market Scenario Company and USTC Silicon Valley, the two companies quickly contacted us," said Zhang Qiang. "The other party also clearly put forward scenarios and needs, and is willing to jointly develop with us, which made us overjoyed."
In 2024, Zhidi Perception's new products began testing on the Hefei-Chaohu Expressway (合肥至巢湖的高速公路); at the end of 2024, Hefei Metro Line 4 (合肥地铁4号线) also launched Zhidi Perception's new products. "After a year of testing, the results are remarkable. For example, compared with traditional methods, the new technology can provide early warning of traffic congestion 6-10 minutes in advance, which can shorten rescue time and avoid secondary disasters," said Zhang Likui. "In the next step, we will rely on more scenarios to strengthen cooperation with Zhidi Perception."
Currently, Zhang Qiang and his team are conducting research and development of new technologies. "New scenarios let us enter a new blue ocean," said Zhang Qiang. "Through project landing, technology and products have been continuously optimized, and the depth and application of cooperation have been further improved, which will help promote scientific and technological research and development and provide possibilities for the realization of more technologies in the future."
In recent years, USTC Silicon Valley has accelerated the construction of a multi-level and diversified service system: according to the different growth stages of enterprises, it forms a gradient cultivation matrix; for the blockage of scientific and technological achievements from "bookshelves" to "shelves," it creates a "special class for achievement transformation + campus ambassadors + technology managers" team to promote the early discovery, early release, and early transformation of major scientific and technological achievements... The innovation ecosystem is increasingly optimized, helping more entrepreneurs realize their dreams.
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"Promoting high-quality cultural resources directly to the grassroots, better meeting the spiritual and cultural needs of farmers, strengthening the rural cultural talent pool, and activating the endogenous power of rural culture"—not long ago, the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) and other seven departments jointly issued the "Artistic Empowerment of Beautiful Villages" Work Plan (2025-2027), allowing us to see the broad prospects for rural cultural revitalization. For some time, from "Village BA" and "Village Super League" to "Village Gala" and "Village T," a series of "village-branded" cultural and sports activities have emerged one after another, which is a vivid portrayal of "artistic empowerment of beautiful villages."
Why have "village-branded" activities emerged one after another? Rural culture is a brilliant treasure nurtured from the land, carrying endless rural sentiments. More and more villagers aspire to a fulfilling spiritual life after becoming affluent. People yearn to dance out their love for life and sing out their pride in their hometown on the rural stage. The high-spirited spirit is the deep soil from which "village-branded" activities can emerge.
The vigorous development of "village-branded" cultural and sports activities is not only significant for enriching the spiritual and cultural life of villagers. Rural culture has both a simple foundation and fashionable charm, and is a unique resource for empowering the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside. The "Village T" fashion show in Guizhou Province cleverly integrates the Miao ethnic group's hundred-bird dress with modern fashion, while the You Shen folk custom in Changle (长乐), Fujian Province, allows Nuo opera elements and street culture to be rejuvenated. The collision of tradition and modernity continues to extend the value chain of rural culture.
Based on rural culture, the cultivation of art IPs and the innovation of cultural tourism formats can become the second half of the "village-branded" article, injecting endogenous power into rural development. Wuyuan (婺源), Jiangxi Province, deeply explores the Huizhou architectural culture and integrates pastoral scenery to explore the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism. New business formats such as cultural and creative theme restaurants and tea shops have broadened the channels for villagers to increase their income. Caijiapo Village (蔡家坡村) in Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi Province, has built a rural creation space and art practice platform, attracting teachers and students from universities to reside in the village for creation, working with villagers to awaken villagers' cultural awareness and stimulate creative enthusiasm.
When rural culture is revitalized, its characteristics of being "participatory, profitable, and inheritable" gradually build a unique rural magnetic field. This force not only allows young people who once yearned for distant places to return to their hometowns, but also attracts urban residents to pursue "the life they yearn for" with its poetic pastoral and humanistic customs. In the two-way rush, high-quality resources such as urban funds, technology, and talents sink, and are deeply combined with rural characteristic resources, injecting continuous momentum into the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
At the same time, we must also see that in exploring rural cultural revitalization, problems such as homogenization of cultural tourism resource development and shortage of professional operation talents need to be solved urgently. In April of this year, the "Colorful Earth - Rural Cultural and Sports Activity Planners" special training class, guided by the Rural Social Undertakings Promotion Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, was launched, with the intention of cultivating a group of local cultural talents who understand policies, are proficient in planning, and are good at promotion, which is a targeted strengthening. In addition, Zhejiang (浙江) and other places are promoting the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop" cultivation plan, and various practices are exploring ways to solve the talent bottleneck.
Rural culture not only carries the memory of thousands of years of farming civilization, but also activates cultural genes that meet modern needs in creative transformation and innovative development. In the era of "artistic empowerment of beautiful villages," we look forward to seeing more "village-branded" activities to enrich the new landscape of deep integration between urban and rural areas.
(The author is an associate professor at the School of Sociology, Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学)).
Return to TopThis newspaper Tianjin (天津) October 21st (Reporter Li Jiading (李家鼎)) Recently, the first International Conference on Carbon Dioxide Fixation and Biotransformation was held in Tianjin (天津). At the meeting, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) launched the International Science Program for Carbon Dioxide Biotransformation and released the "Tianjin (天津) Initiative for Promoting Global Sustainable Development through Carbon Dioxide Biotransformation."
Carbon dioxide is the most important greenhouse gas and also a valuable carbon resource. Its efficient and large-scale biotransformation and utilization has become a cutting-edge scientific proposition of common global concern. The International Science Program for Carbon Dioxide Biotransformation is led by the Tianjin (天津) Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (天津工业生物技术研究所) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院). Relying on the institute's major science and technology task layout in related fields such as artificial synthesis of starch from carbon dioxide, as well as the advantages of automated and intelligent engineering biological foundry scientific and technological infrastructure and institutionalized talent teams, the plan unites global superior scientific research forces. Through multidisciplinary cross-integration, it deeply analyzes the mechanism of carbon dioxide fixation and transformation, and then designs and constructs a more efficient artificial biological system. It is expected to achieve major breakthroughs in the theory and technology of carbon dioxide biotransformation, and open up new paths for addressing global challenges such as climate change and ensuring food security.
Xiang Hua (向华), Director of the Tianjin (天津) Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (天津工业生物技术研究所) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), introduced that after the plan is launched, it will focus on continuously deepening international scientific and technological cooperation in this field by creating brand international conferences, promoting high-level international talent exchanges, and establishing a global open scientific research fund, etc., to build a new collaborative innovation research paradigm, and accelerate breakthroughs in basic scientific problems and technological bottlenecks in the field of carbon dioxide fixation and biotransformation.
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"This is the best Children's Day gift I've ever received," "The book is about my hometown"… On October 17, the "Lighting Up Reading Micro-Wishes" dream-fulfilling campaign was launched during the 2025 Tianfu Book Fair in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), releasing the reading wishes of more than 66,000 rural children from 17 provinces. During the "Interactive Sharing" session, the reading stories told by three children from the Right Middle Banner of Horqin (科尔沁右翼中旗) in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Yaozhou District (耀州区) in Tongchuan (铜川), Shaanxi (陕西), and Xunwu County (寻乌县) in Jiangxi (江西) were touching.
In order to explore the establishment of a mechanism for high-quality cultural resources to directly reach the grassroots level, and to widely mobilize social forces to support and participate in rural reading, the Printing and Distribution Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) organized the "Lighting Up Reading Micro-Wishes" book donation activity. The activity was piloted in Sichuan (四川), Zhejiang (浙江), Guizhou (贵州) and other places. Since its official launch on April 23 at the 4th National Reading Conference, it has successively entered Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Zhejiang (浙江), Jiangxi (江西), Guizhou (贵州), Shaanxi (陕西) and other places, lighting up more than 20,000 reading wishes for rural children.
At the event site, famous writer Wang Meng (王蒙), Vice Chairman of the Chinese Writers Association and Chairman of the Sichuan Provincial Writers Association A Lai (阿来), writers Yang Hongying (杨红樱), Geng Li (耿溧) (Uncle Tank) and six young readers joined hands to start the lighting ceremony. The "Lighting Up Reading Micro-Wishes" dream-fulfilling campaign opened with a song "Jade Plate" and was divided into five sections: "Interactive Sharing", "Spotlight Speakers", "Master Stories", "Scene Recitation" and "Wish Release".
Xu Yao (徐瑶), an employee of Xinhua Wenxuan (新华文轩) Sichuan Shehong Bookstore (射洪书店) and a reading promoter, and Zeng Meihai (曾美海), the leader of the "Colorful Guizhou (贵州) · Book Fragrant Plateau" farming and reading campaign - the Long March Reading Donation Activity, shared their experiences in rural reading work. They believe that getting close to children and sending them the books they really want is an effective way to get children from "accepting donated books" to "loving reading".
Writer A Lai (阿来) gave a sharing on the theme of "When Reading Lands on the Field". Combining his own growth experience, he talked about how to use reading to build a bridge connecting rural memories and future growth, awaken cultural roots with words, and open the door for rural children to the world.
The scene recitation jointly completed by teenagers from Ningbo (宁波), Zhejiang (浙江) and Liangshan (凉山), Sichuan (四川), told the story of meeting in the fragrance of books. They had all participated in the "Donate Your Favorite Book and Read with You" Yong (甬) Liang (凉) Youth Book Donation Activity, and established friendships through donating and reading books together.
The event was guided by the Printing and Distribution Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) and the Propaganda Departments of local Party committees, sponsored by Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. (交通银行股份有限公司) and Sichuan Poverty Alleviation Foundation (四川省扶贫基金会), and organized by Xinhua Wenxuan Publishing and Media Co., Ltd. (新华文轩出版传媒股份有限公司) and relevant units such as local publishing and distribution groups.
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"Watching the flag-raising ceremony at Bayi Square (八一广场), buying cultural and creative products at the Han Dynasty Haihunhou State Site Museum (汉代海昏侯国遗址博物馆), enjoying the night view at Tengwang Pavilion (滕王阁)... it was enriching to see, fun to play, and the whole family enjoyed it." In the crisp autumn air, Wu Jing (吴静), a tourist visiting Nanchang (南昌), Jiangxi (江西), was still full of zest.
Digital technology empowers the millennium-old cultural heritage, and "one industry thrives" driving "hundreds of industries to prosper." Jiangxi (江西) adheres to shaping tourism with culture and highlighting culture with tourism, improving systems and mechanisms, and promoting the deep integration and development of culture and tourism.
Shaping tourism with culture enhances the attractiveness of tourism. Stepping into the Jiangxi Provincial Museum (江西省博物馆), the AI smart envoy "Huanhuan" attracts many children to interact, and the children learn about cultural relics more intuitively through three-dimensional data. "Through technological means and creative design, we make 'sleeping' cultural relics 'live' and become a perceptible cultural experience, enhancing tourists' sense of cultural gain," said the relevant person in charge of the Jiangxi Provincial Museum (江西省博物馆).
Technology empowers, creativity is superimposed, and the cultural connotation is deeply explored, so that the attractiveness of tourism products continues to increase. On the bank of Xunyang River (浔阳江畔), the large-scale light and shadow show "Xunmeng Pipa Pavilion (浔梦琵琶亭)" is being staged. Digital technology vividly reproduces the moving story in "Pipa Xing (琵琶行)," and the Pipa music is played in modern light and shadow. On Mount Wugong (武功山), tourists use exoskeleton walkers to climb briskly along the smart trail, and health data such as exercise heart rate and steps are uploaded in real time... A batch of new cultural and tourism scenes with both Ganfeng Poyun (赣风鄱韵) and modern atmosphere are constantly enriching the tourist experience.
Highlighting culture with tourism enhances cultural influence. "The scenery of Jiangxi (江西) is beautiful and worth visiting again and again!" As night falls, the light and shadow intertwine on both sides of the Gan River (赣江). Strolling through the Tengwang Pavilion (滕王阁) scenic spot, a Malaysian tourist exclaimed. Since 2024, Jiangxi (江西) has launched an overseas promotion plan, actively expanding the international market, and carrying out publicity and promotion in countries such as Malaysia (马来西亚) and Morocco (摩洛哥); carrying out publicity and promotion month activities in Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门) and other places on a regular basis, and setting up cultural and tourism promotion centers, organizing "Hundreds of Hong Kong Principals to See the Mainland - Jiangxi Historical and Cultural Tour (百名香港校长看内地——江西历史文化之旅)"; undertaking activities such as "Discover the Beauty of China, Meet the Picturesque Jiangxi (发现中国之美 相约如画江西)" for diplomatic envoys to China, and continuously improving the popularity and reputation of Jiangxi (江西) tourism.
In May of this year, during the first Jiangxi Culture and Tourism Development Conference (江西省文化和旅游发展大会), more than 170 domestic and foreign travel agents and cultural and tourism groups built a bridge to "attract tourists to Jiangxi (引客入赣)" through signing cooperation; 200 intangible cultural heritage projects were staged at the intangible cultural heritage fair, and the immersive experience integrating exhibition, performance, learning, and purchase allowed intangible cultural heritage skills to radiate modern vitality...
Innovative policies and mechanisms cultivate industrial competitiveness. The vigorous development of cultural and tourism integration is inseparable from the strong support of innovative policies and the continuous optimization of the industrial ecology.
In July of this year, the "Top Cultural and Tourism Enterprises Entering Jiangxi (头部文旅企业进江西)" investment and cooperation matchmaking meeting achieved fruitful results. Many top enterprises participated, and 25 cooperation intention signing projects were reached, with a total contract amount of 3.026 billion yuan. Jiangxi (江西) also selected 124 provincial-level key cultural industry support projects, arranged more than 35 million yuan of funds, focused on supporting the cultivation of new cultural and tourism formats and the field of technology integration, accelerated the construction of a full industrial chain of "eating, living, traveling, shopping, and entertainment," and made every effort to build the tourism industry into an emerging strategic pillar industry.
It is understood that in 2024, Jiangxi (江西) received nearly 600 million domestic tourists, with tourism consumption of nearly 600 billion yuan. The number of inbound tourism groups received by travel agencies in the province increased by more than 300% year-on-year. 2,912 cultural enterprises above designated size in the province achieved revenue of 271.96 billion yuan. Jiangxi (江西) culture and tourism is striving to move towards deep integration.
"We will strive to write a new chapter of Jiangxi (江西) in Chinese-style modernization with the vivid practice of cultural and tourism integration, so that the integration will be 'further deepened,' consumption will be 'further boosted,' and attracting customers will be 'further expanded'," said the main person in charge of the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (江西省文化和旅游厅).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on October 21st (Reporters Pan Junqiang (潘俊强) and Ren Shanshan (任姗姗)) "Expressing Sentiments for the People, Singing Praises for the Era – Exhibition of Achievements in the Development of Chinese Films in the New Era and Digital Image Exhibition Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of Chinese Cinema's Birth" opened on the 20th at the China National Film Museum (中国电影博物馆). The exhibition is also a continuation of the China National Film Museum's original basic display, "A Century of History, A Century of Glory – Chinese Film 1905-2005," comprehensively presenting the 120-year development history of Chinese cinema.
The exhibition focuses on the achievements of Chinese film development in the new era through five chapters: "Prosperous Development of Film Creation, Quality Improvement and Upgrading of the Film Industry, Rapidly Changing Film Technology, Public Services Benefiting People's Livelihood, and Film Going Overseas for Exchange and Mutual Learning." The exhibition involves more than 170 films, more than 300 exhibits, 361 minutes of multimedia video, as well as nearly 20 immersive interactive experiences such as LED virtual shooting studios and AI face-swapping, panoramically displaying the innovative vitality and cultural charm of Chinese films.
In addition, the four-screen linked "Digital Exhibition Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Chinese Cinema," simultaneously launched in the central round hall of the China National Film Museum (中国电影博物馆), uses technologies such as naked-eye 3D and Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC). Taking a movie ticket as a clue, it starts from the first perspective of audiences from different eras, incorporating era characteristics and iconic film scenes, leading the audience to immerse themselves in the glorious journey of Chinese cinema. "Expressing Sentiments for the People, Singing Praises for the Era – Exhibition of Achievements in the Development of Chinese Films in the New Era" and "Digital Image Exhibition Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of Chinese Cinema's Birth" will be open to the public for free on a regular basis.
Return to TopThe newspaper Hangzhou October 21st (Reporter Ren Feifan (任飞帆)) The 10th China Literature and Art Criticism Youth Forum (West Lake Forum) recently opened in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江). The theme of this forum is "The New Era in Scenarios and its Literary and Artistic Expression." More than 160 experts, scholars, and young literary and art critics from all over the country participated in the meeting to conduct in-depth discussions and spark ideas.
The China Literature and Art Criticism Youth Forum (West Lake Forum) is a permanent brand forum jointly founded by the China Federation of Literary and Art Critics Association (中国文艺评论家协会), the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Literary and Art Criticism Center (中国文联文艺评论中心), and the Zhejiang Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles (浙江省文联). Since 2015, it has been committed to building a growth platform for young literary and art critics, producing good results. The forum keeps up with the pace of the times and focuses on the creative scene. It has developed into an important platform and cultural brand covering various art categories and gathering a large number of young literary and art critics.
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The medical insurance fund is the people's money for seeing a doctor and saving lives, and its standardized and reasonable use is related to the vital interests of the vast number of insured people. However, some individuals, out of a desire to take advantage or being promised small favors, engage in medical insurance fraud, which not only harms the interests of all insured people and undermines the fairness and sustainability of the medical insurance system, but also is suspected of violating laws and regulations.
The National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) recently announced two batches of typical cases of individuals defrauding medical insurance funds; previously, the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) disclosed four criminal cases of individual medical insurance fraud, which aroused widespread social attention.
Unlike organized medical insurance fraud by designated medical institutions or designated pharmacies, which often involves millions of yuan, the amount of medical insurance funds defrauded by individuals is generally not large. The National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) reminded in its circular that the medical insurance fund is the people's money for seeing a doctor and saving lives, and its standardized and reasonable use is related to the vital interests of the vast number of insured people. Exposing typical cases of individuals defrauding medical insurance funds reflects the regulatory authorities' firm determination to severely crack down on related illegal and criminal activities.
There are many types of individual medical insurance fraud, and taking advantage may violate the law.
Some individuals defraud medical insurance funds intentionally, while others help others, thinking it's just a small matter. Regardless of the starting point, it is possible to step on the red line of the law.
Most of the cases reported by the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) are intentional. For example, at the beginning of 2023, Li (李) from Shenzhen (深圳市), Guangdong Province (广东省) saw someone on the Internet saying "medical insurance cashing out," and had the idea of making money by reselling medicines using other people's medical insurance accounts. Subsequently, he looked for netizens willing to provide Shenzhen (深圳市) medical insurance account information online to provide them with "medical insurance cashing out" services. From February 2023 to July 2024, Li (李) frequently went to many hospitals and pharmacies in Shenzhen (深圳市) to see doctors and purchase medicines under false pretenses using the medical insurance account information obtained from netizens. Then, he resold the medicines to a pharmacy owner, Wang (王), at a price lower than the market price, thereby cashing out cash and returning a certain percentage of the money to the netizens who provided the account information. According to statistics, Li (李) repeatedly bought and resold medicines under false pretenses, defrauding more than 93,000 yuan of medical insurance pooled funds.
Qiu (邱) and Ke (柯) from Yunmeng County (云梦县), Xiaogan City (孝感市), Hubei Province (湖北省) used their own outpatient chronic and special disease medical insurance benefits to falsely issue organ transplant anti-rejection drugs and resold these drugs, causing significant losses to the medical insurance fund. Among them, Qiu (邱) was involved in more than 180,000 yuan, and Ke (柯) was involved in nearly 80,000 yuan. The amount of the joint crime committed by the two exceeded 40,000 yuan.
Organizing or participating in the resale of "returned drugs" and issuing false invoices to defraud medical insurance, and other individual medical insurance fraud behaviors are also deliberate and must be severely cracked down on.
In the reported cases, there are also those who violate the law due to a mentality of taking advantage. For example, Gao (高) from Zhenlai County (镇赉县), Baicheng City (白城市), Jilin Province (吉林省) was hospitalized due to a traffic accident on July 2, 2022, and the medical expenses had been paid by the perpetrator, which did not meet the conditions for medical insurance reimbursement. However, Gao (高) concealed the fact that a third party had paid compensation and went to the Zhenlai County (镇赉县) Medical Insurance Management Center to apply for reimbursement, illegally obtaining more than 27,000 yuan of medical insurance funds. Zhang (张) from Tianjin (天津) used his friend's medical insurance card for outpatient examinations, hospitalization, and surgery. Because Zhang (张) and his friend were of similar age and appearance, they were not discovered by the medical staff of the medical institution, thereby defrauding the medical insurance fund of 11,000 yuan for medical expenses.
It is worth noting that many participants in illegal cases involving medical insurance funds originally thought they were just taking a small advantage, but once a chain is formed or the amount reaches a relatively large standard, they may be transferred to judicial organs and face long-term credit and participation restrictions.
Large volume, wide scope, and many regulatory difficulties; big data models become screening helpers.
"Doctor, please prescribe some plasters for me." "What's wrong?" "My mother's knees hurt. Her resident medical insurance reimburses less. Please write a diagnosis for me and prescribe them in my name." Although prescribing medicine on behalf of others is not compliant, because the insured person who came to prescribe the medicine was a familiar face, the community doctor readily wrote a diagnosis and prescribed 3 boxes of joint pain relief plasters.
Similar incidents occur from time to time in community health service centers and other primary medical institutions in various places.
Medical insurance fund supervision is difficult, complex, and long-term. The huge base of insured people, the dispersed medical treatment scenarios, cross-provincial medical treatment in different places, the combination of online and offline services, and the coexistence of private and public institutions make it difficult to cover the entire scope of supervision; social networks and the phenomenon of "acquaintance society" are common in some areas: mutual help among relatives and friends, introductions by acquaintances, etc., are often regarded as "favors," which can easily lead to the misuse, proxy payment, or lending of medical insurance cards prohibited by the medical insurance system; at the same time, professional medical insurance fraud gangs are becoming increasingly professional and diversified in their methods, posing challenges to traditional manual verification and tip-offs.
Not only that, but limited cross-departmental data sharing and insufficient grassroots regulatory forces also limit the intensity of medical insurance fund supervision. In a prefecture-level city with a population of more than 3 million in a central province, regulatory personnel are responsible for supervising more than 460 medical institutions per capita, and the difficulty can be imagined.
Faced with such a severe regulatory situation, some people believe that the amount of money involved in individual violations is small, so it is better to concentrate efforts on handling major cases. Zhang Qing (张卿), a professor at China University of Political Science and Law (中国政法大学), believes that this view has certain limitations. Although major cases involve large amounts of money and have a clear direct impact on the medical insurance fund, individual medical insurance fraud behaviors are numerous, and the cumulative losses should not be underestimated, and may trigger adverse demonstration effects, undermining the fairness and sustainability of the medical insurance system.
"The 18 typical cases of individual fraud and medical insurance fraud announced by the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) show that individual medical insurance fraud is widely distributed geographically and has diverse fraud methods, including seeing a doctor under false pretenses, reselling medical insurance drugs, making false invoices, and repeated reimbursements. This behavior erodes the foundation of the medical insurance fund and undermines the sustainability of the medical insurance system." Zhang Qing (张卿) said that if supervision is relaxed due to the small value of the case, it will indirectly encourage more speculative behavior and may even lead to small-amount fraud accumulating into huge fund loopholes.
In order to solve the problem of medical insurance fund supervision, in recent years, the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) has strengthened data-enabled supervision, relying on the unified national medical insurance information platform, and has established multi-scenario data supervision models. Many illegal and non-compliant behaviors have been discovered through big data screening. With big data as a helper, the medical insurance fund supervision capability has been significantly improved.
At present, the medical insurance department comprehensively uses on-site inspections, data screening, and surprise inspections to strengthen the application of big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other technologies, establish and improve intelligent monitoring mechanisms, achieve full-factor supervision, and strengthen the connection between administrative and criminal justice, and the connection between administrative and disciplinary measures, effectively punishing illegal behaviors and deterring lawbreakers.
The medical insurance fund provides a safety net for the health of more than 1.3 billion insured people, and joint maintenance is a responsibility.
Being promised small favors and becoming an accomplice to institutions defrauding medical insurance funds, or "benefiting" others with one's own medical insurance benefits... The reason for many individual violations of medical insurance fund use is that some insured people have not yet established the "big medical insurance" concept that the medical insurance fund is the life-saving money shared by hundreds of millions of people. They mistakenly believe that "the medical insurance fund is the state's money," and feel that since it is public money, it is useless if it is not used. Little do they know that the medical insurance fund provides a safety net for the health of more than 1.3 billion insured people and is the people's life-saving money. Only by maintaining the medical insurance fund pool can the role of medical insurance in resisting health risks be brought into play.
Protecting the medical insurance fund is not a solo performance by the medical insurance regulatory department, but a common responsibility of the entire society. Cracking down on fraudulent medical insurance fund behavior not only requires heavy blows, but also requires the joint participation of all sectors of society. The relevant person in charge of the Fund Supervision Department of the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局基金监管司) said that every insured person should consciously protect public resources and jointly build a joint prevention and control system, so that this popular project of medical insurance can withstand the test in both system and practice.
As early as November 2018, the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) and the Ministry of Finance (财政部) jointly issued the "Interim Measures for Reporting and Rewarding Fraudulent Medical Security Fund Behaviors." In order to further adapt to the new situation of fund supervision, the two departments revised the original reward measures in 2022 to form the "Measures for Reporting and Rewarding Illegal and Non-compliant Use of Medical Security Funds."
After the implementation of the measures, some places have significantly increased the minimum reward standard, stimulating public enthusiasm for participation, and discovering many clues to major cases. In November 2024, the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) held a medical insurance fund social supervision and reporting reward conference, awarding bonuses to whistleblowers who have made contributions to maintaining the safety of the medical insurance fund. In 2024, a total of 754 rewards were issued nationwide, with a total reward amount of 1.866 million yuan.
In addition, institutionalize norms and punish individual violations. The "Regulations on the Supervision and Management of the Use of Medical Security Funds" stipulates that handing over one's own medical security certificate to others for use under false pretenses; repeatedly enjoying medical security benefits; using the opportunity to enjoy medical security benefits to resell drugs, accept returned cash, objects, or obtain other illegal benefits. If an insured person has the above behaviors, their medical expenses will be suspended from online settlement for 3 months to 12 months; individuals who defraud medical insurance for the purpose of fraud shall also be fined not less than 2 times but not more than 5 times the amount defrauded.
It is worth noting that the "Implementation Rules of the Regulations on the Supervision and Management of the Use of Medical Security Funds (Draft)," which recently ended its solicitation of opinions, stipulates that "administrative penalties may not be imposed for the first violation if the harmful consequences are minor and corrected in a timely manner," in addition to detailing the definition and legal responsibilities for illegal and non-compliant behaviors.
In this regard, Zhang Qing (张卿) explained: "The purpose of legislation is, on the one hand, to combat violations, and on the other hand, to hope to improve the concept of compliance through education and warning. The implementation rules are linked to the Administrative Penalty Law, reflecting the principle of combining leniency and severity, and combining punishment and education."
Zhang Qing (张卿) believes that the key to medical insurance fund supervision and governance in the future lies in building a precise supervision system through the formulation and improvement of the Medical Security Law and related laws, regulations, and rules, fundamentally changing the cost-benefit accounting of potential fraudsters, so that they do not want to cheat because it is not worth the loss; on the other hand, behavioral incentives should be considered, and the wisdom of behavioral economics should be integrated into medical insurance supervision, shifting from the traditional thinking of severe punishment to more refined guidance to help insured people avoid irrational behavior, and eliminating the motivation for fraud from the source.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 付明丽
Frost is the last solar term of autumn. The climate at this time is characterized by cold and dryness. On the one hand, the temperature difference between day and night increases, which can easily lead to problems such as colds and joint pain. On the other hand, autumn dryness becomes more obvious, which may lead to dry mouth and nose, dry throat and cough, dry and itchy skin, and dry stools. Wu Sa (武飒), deputy chief physician of the Geriatric Department of Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (山西省中医院), introduced that from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine's theory of viscera, the lungs and spleen and stomach are the key points of health preservation during the Frost season. The key to health preservation lies in protecting against cold and moisturizing dryness, maintaining the spleen and stomach, and calming the mind and spirit.
Health preservation during the Frost season should be tailored to individual conditions. For middle-aged and elderly people and those with weak constitutions, the focus is on nourishing the liver and kidneys, and strengthening the muscles and bones. Wu Sa (武飒) suggested that this type of people should pay more attention to preventing cold after the Frost season, especially paying attention to keeping the head, neck, and feet warm. Cold comes from the feet, so you can soak your feet in warm water before going to bed and massage the Yongquan acupoint to warm and dredge the meridians. The diet should be moderately nourishing rather than excessively nourishing. You can eat warm, soft, and well-cooked foods, such as lamb, beef, and chicken stew, and you can add codonopsis, astragalus, wolfberry, and yam when making soup to strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, and nourish the liver and kidneys.
Young adults and office workers should focus on combining work and rest and protecting the spleen and stomach. Although this type of people has strong qi and blood, they often suffer from weak spleen and stomach and insufficient sleep due to high work pressure and irregular diets. During the Frost season, they are most prone to external cold and internal heat, such as cold hands and feet but acne on the face and mouth ulcers. In terms of diet, avoid frequently eating spicy and dry hot pot and barbecue because of the cold weather, so as not to aggravate internal heat. You should eat more ingredients that strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, such as millet, pumpkin, sweet potato, and white lentils.
Women and children should focus on nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness for health preservation. Women are based on blood, and autumn dryness easily consumes yin blood, leading to dry skin and hair. Children are a high-incidence group of colds and coughs. Wu Sa (武飒) suggested that in terms of diet, women should eat more tremella and red date soup, honey stewed pears, and other products that nourish yin and beautify the skin. Children's diet should be light and easy to digest. Eat more steamed and boiled foods and less raw, cold, sweet, and greasy foods. In terms of daily life, it is advisable to adhere to the principles of keeping the back warm, the belly warm, and the feet warm, and add or remove clothing in time according to the temperature.
How to scientifically "apply autumn fat" during the Frost season? Wang Yan (王彦), director of the Department of Endocrinology of the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (山西医科大学第一医院), suggested that it is necessary to avoid excessive supplementation and also avoid fried foods, desserts, and other high-fat and high-sugar foods.
Pay attention to a balanced diet. Increase the proportion of fish, shrimp, skinless poultry, soy products, and dairy products. These foods can provide high-quality protein and have low saturated fat content, which is beneficial to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health; supplement dietary fiber, such as root vegetables and various nuts, which can increase satiety, cleanse the intestines, and control blood sugar and blood lipids; supplement vitamins and minerals, and eat seasonal ingredients such as apples, pears, and grapes that are rich in antioxidants and trace elements, which can enhance the body's resistance, but pay attention to eating fruits in moderation and prioritize varieties with low sugar content. After the weather turns cold, some people will reduce their water intake, so pay attention to ensuring a daily water intake of 1.5 to 2 liters, mainly plain water or light tea, to promote metabolism.
In addition to paying attention to eating, you should also try to maintain a peaceful state of mind, ensure sufficient and high-quality sleep, and healthily welcome the arrival of winter.
Return to TopAccording to reports from our newspaper in Shanghai on October 21st (Reporter Huang Xiaohui (黄晓慧)), the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau (上海市民政局) recently established the Silver Age Guardian Public Welfare Hotline 96999500 to build a professional psychological safety barrier for elderly people in the city.
It is reported that the Silver Age Guardian Public Welfare Hotline relies on expert teams and intelligent service platforms to provide elderly people with comprehensive and professional public welfare services. A service hotline has been set up, equipped with professional seats, to provide online services from 8:00 to 20:00 every day. The service content includes five aspects: First, emotional counseling, through listening and empathy, to alleviate negative emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Second, crisis intervention, to carry out emergency intervention for the elderly who have suffered major psychological trauma or are at risk of self-harm. Third, psychological support, providing "one person, one policy" counseling for elderly people who have experienced life events such as illness, bereavement, and being deceived, to help them enhance their psychological resilience. Fourth, relationship mediation, assisting in handling family intergenerational conflicts and promoting harmony. Fifth, resource linking, connecting with public services such as community elderly care and legal aid, and striving to build a support network for the whole society to care for and serve the elderly.
The Silver Age Guardian Public Welfare Hotline creates a new way of serving the elderly with "one call to confide, one response to respond," relying on humanistic care and professional psychological support, focusing on improving the happiness of the elderly, reducing the incidence of depression, anxiety, etc., and creating a social atmosphere of respecting and loving the elderly.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Hangzhou (杭州) report on October 21st (by reporter Gu Chun (顾春)): Gongshu District (拱墅区) in Hangzhou City (杭州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), has innovated its working mechanism, leveraging the leading role of Party building to establish "Elevator Benefit Home" service stations. This initiative promotes the elevator installation process in old residential areas of Tianshui Street (天水街道), implements a one-stop elevator management model, and helps community residents resolve conflicts and elevator management issues arising from elevator installation.
The Elevator Benefit Home service station is located within old residential areas, where the community Party committee, owners' committee, and property management company convene to discuss related matters. Every Wednesday, a public interest lawyer is stationed there to interpret policies and regulations and provide legal advice.
Unit 2 of Building 338 on Wulin Road (武林路) in Tianshui Street (天水街道) was once a typical "difficult elevator installation" unit because the owners had differing opinions on elevator installation, and the elevator installation was delayed. Elevator Benefit Home invited owners to fully express their views, helping residents reach a consensus. It also requested Hangzhou Notary Public Office (杭州市国立公证处) to provide market-oriented agreement notarization services through Party building co-construction. The elevator installation project for Unit 2 of Building 338 has now been successfully launched.
Tianshui Street (天水街道) has also established an elevator installation volunteer service team, organizing enthusiastic Party members, residents, and community backbone members in the community to participate in elevator installation work together.
Lu Minghui (卢名辉), Secretary of the Tianshui Street (天水街道) Party Working Committee, said: "Elevator Benefit Home not only has rich offline functions but also has online safety supervision capabilities." Relying on "Elevator Smart Monitoring" online monitoring, the street has established a closed-loop feedback mechanism of "5-minute response, 10-minute reporting, 15-minute on-site repair, and 24-hour report submission." "After the elevator was installed, issues such as who would clean it and how to repair it once plagued everyone for a long time. But since we had Elevator Benefit Home, many problems have been easily solved," said Yang Guofang (杨国芳), deputy director of the Wanshou Pavilion Apartment (万寿亭公寓) Owners' Committee in Tianshui Street (天水街道).
Return to TopIndustrial Bank Co., Ltd. (兴业银行股份有限公司) (referred to as "Industrial Bank (兴业银行)") was founded in 1988 in Fuzhou (福州市), Fujian Province (福建省). In recent years, Industrial Bank (兴业银行) has continuously promoted the deep integration of business and consumer rights protection, consolidating the foundation for high-quality business development while safeguarding consumer rights and fulfilling social responsibilities.
Industrial Bank (兴业银行) always places the protection of financial consumer rights in an important position, adheres to Party building leadership, closely follows the requirements of consumer protection work in the new era, and improves its working mechanism. On the one hand, it strengthens the board of directors' performance of consumer protection duties, clarifies the responsibilities of each level, consolidates the responsibilities of the "top leader" and operating institutions, and builds a "horizontal and vertical joint" working pattern; on the other hand, it creates a consumer protection management system that fits the group's development strategy to provide customers with high-quality financial services.
In terms of risk prevention, Industrial Bank (兴业银行) fully implements regulatory requirements, supervises and implements consumer protection review by level and category, conducts monthly sampling analysis, focuses on verifying marketing and publicity materials and promptly reports problems, and strictly adheres to the "red line" of financial consumer rights protection.
In terms of complaint service optimization, Industrial Bank (兴业银行) adheres to a problem-oriented approach, collects customer opinions, sorts out service pain points, transforms the "problem list" into an "improvement list" and "satisfaction list," actively expands online and offline mediation channels, breaks through the limitations of time and space, adheres to and develops the "Fengqiao Experience (枫桥经验)" in the new era, and solves consumers' urgent and difficult problems with high quality.
In the field of system innovation, Industrial Bank (兴业银行) has developed a consumer protection review AI large model system, becoming one of the first commercial banks in the industry to systematically apply large model technology. The AI intelligent review function of this system covers more than 170 review points and more than 1,000 keywords, covering businesses such as agency sales of wealth management products, personal loans, and credit cards, and can be applied to key links such as marketing and publicity, and contract production. The integration of multimodal technology in this system can not only process text and analyze image tables, but also combine intelligent agent applications to achieve task layering and dynamic reasoning, accurately identify risks, and promote consumer protection review to "human-machine collaborative prevention and control" upgrades. It won the "Financial Special Excellent Case" in the "2025 Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Cases" evaluation organized by the China Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Alliance and other institutions, and is the only commercial bank case to win an award in the financial special track.
In terms of financial education, Industrial Bank (兴业银行) strengthens internal and external collaboration, carries out diversified activities, and helps various consumer groups "learn finance, understand finance, trust finance, and use finance." For elderly customers, it builds scenarios with the "finance + culture + interaction" model, compiles special publications, launches the "Elderly Financial Knowledge Cloud Exhibition Hall," upgrades mobile banking elderly services, and conducts "consultation meetings" and "cloud classrooms"; for youth groups, it links up with education authorities and schools to widely carry out "financial knowledge enters campus" through campus debates, interactive Q&A, and other forms. Since this year, it has organized more than 500 special activities. As of September 2025, Industrial Bank (兴业银行) has cumulatively carried out approximately 32,000 financial education activities, reaching more than 220 million consumers, and effectively promoting the popularization of public financial knowledge and the improvement of financial literacy.
Doing a good job in consumer protection has become a "required course" for Industrial Bank (兴业银行) to win customer trust and practice social responsibility. In the future, facing the higher needs of financial consumers, Industrial Bank (兴业银行) will continue to consolidate its foundation with improved mechanisms, convey warmth in service innovation, safeguard the rights and interests of financial consumers, adhere to the bottom line of responsibility, and create a better life together with consumers.
Data source: Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. (兴业银行股份有限公司)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 文
Editor's Note: In the exploration and practice of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, the Chinese people have created many unique ecological governance models, demonstrating Chinese wisdom and contributing Chinese solutions. Starting today, this edition launches a series of reports on "Chinese Wisdom in Ecological Governance," focusing on China's characteristic practices in the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts, and sharing effective methods from the front lines of ecological governance.
Just as the sky began to lighten, on the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠), desertification control workers were already busy. Laying grass, pressing shovels, shaping – in the vast sea of sand, clusters of wheat straw are buried in the shifting sands, crisscrossing into squares of grids.
At the end of June this year, as the last few wheat straw grids took root firmly in the sandy ground, the desertification control on the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert, an area approximately 153 kilometers long and 10 to 38 kilometers wide, was completed, marking the full completion of desertification control within Ningxia (宁夏).
This "locking the edge" relies on "wheat straw grids" – a unique Chinese solution for desertification control and sand fixation. This ingenuity within inches can stabilize sand, lock water, and block wind, safeguarding the safe operation of the Baotou-Lanzhou Railway (包兰铁路), and building an ecological barrier for wind prevention and sand fixation in the Northwest region.
Generations of desertification control workers have continued to struggle, establishing over 430,000 mu of wheat straw grids in the Ningxia (宁夏) section of the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) over the past 70 years.
Driving from Zhongwei City (中卫市), Ningxia (宁夏) into the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠), one can see large areas of sand dunes "wearing" a layer of gray-green "grid shirts." Upon closer inspection, each square grid made of wheat straw firmly "locks" the shifting sand on the ground. Inside the grids, sand-loving plants such as caragana and sea buckthorn sway in the wind, adding green vitality to the desert.
This area was once one of the regions with the most severe wind and sand disasters in China. In the 1950s, Chinese scientists and frontline desertification control teams in Zhongwei (中卫) created the "wheat straw grid" method through repeated experiments – using locally common wheat straw to form square grids in the sand, creating interlocking protective belts. Since then, generations of desertification control workers in Zhongwei (中卫) have created the miracle of "people advancing, desert retreating," contributing Chinese experience to global desertification control.
Place bundles of wheat straw in a grid pattern on the sand, press down firmly from the middle of the wheat straw with a shovel, and the wheat straw will be扎 (zhā - "pierced") into the sand. Then, turn the sand from the center of the grid towards the roots of the wheat straw, so that the part of the wheat straw exposed above the ground remains as vertical as possible.
"There are skills to扎 (zhā - "piercing") the grids," introduced Tang Ximing (唐希明), a senior forestry engineer at the Zhongwei (中卫) State-owned Forestry General Farm. If the wheat straw is laid too thick, it will be difficult to扎 (zhā - "piercing") in, causing waste; if it is too thin, the sand fixation effect will be insufficient; the force of the shovel should also be moderate to avoid breaking the wheat straw. "As long as the method is appropriate, these small grids can stabilize sand, lock water, and block wind."
As a local, Tang Ximing (唐希明) personally experienced the days when wind and sand raged: Zhongwei City (中卫市) is located on the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) and has been plagued by wind and sand for many years.
In 1954, the Baotou-Lanzhou Railway (包兰铁路) started construction, with a total length of 55 kilometers within Zhongwei City (中卫市), requiring six crossings of the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠). To ensure the operation of the railway, the first thing to do was to prevent the tracks from being buried by wind and sand.
"Initially, methods such as pebble pavement, asphalt mixed with sand, and straw mat covering were tried, but the results were not good," Tang Ximing (唐希明) introduced. In order to stabilize the sand surface and improve the survival rate of sand-fixing plants, researchers tried paving the sand surface with wheat straw, clay, etc., but found that the wheat straw paved in this way was easily blown away by the wind. After exploration, it was finally discovered that扎 (zhā - "piercing") the wheat straw into square grids of 1 meter could effectively reduce the surface wind speed, intercept sand particles, and form a stable sand surface.
"The扎 (zhā - "piercing") wheat straw forms organic matter after rotting, which can promote the growth of microorganisms and plants, forming a layer of topsoil in the desert, also known as biological soil crust," Tang Ximing (唐希明) said. With this thin layer of biological soil crust, shrubs can be planted to gradually improve the sandy land.
Since then, the low-cost and simple wheat straw grid has gradually spread in the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠). Generations of desertification control workers have continued to struggle, establishing over 430,000 mu of wheat straw grids in the Ningxia (宁夏) section of the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) over the past 70 years, cultivating more than 100 million sand-loving plants.
Today, Zhongwei City (中卫市) has reversed desertification, and the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) has retreated 25 kilometers. On both sides of the Baotou-Lanzhou Railway (包兰铁路), wheat straw grids, shrub vegetation, and forests form a desertification control protection system 42 kilometers long and 800 meters wide, safeguarding railway traffic safety.
A series of scientific research results have been widely applied, and desertification control models are moving towards mechanization and automation.
After扎 (zhā - "piercing") the wheat straw grids, the sand in the grids will slowly transform into soil. Once a biological soil crust appears, it means that new "skin" has grown in the grid. Can this slow process be accelerated?
"The original natural process of about 10 years has now been shortened to about 1 year!" Good news came from the Shapotou (沙坡头) Desert Research and Experiment Station of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences: In 2017, the Shapotou (沙坡头) Experiment Station's "Formation Mechanism, Ecological Function and Application of Biological Soil Crust in Sand Prevention and Control" project won the first prize of the Ningxia (宁夏) Science and Technology Progress Award. Over the years, biological soil crust technology has been continuously improved in desertification control practice. Now, scientists can purify blue algae, artificially cultivate it, and make it into a reagent, which can be sprayed in the wheat straw grids to greatly accelerate the formation of biological soil crust.
"This technology has been promoted and applied in nearly 4,000 mu of desert, and the effect is very good," Zhao Yang (赵洋), deputy director of the experimental station's biological laboratory, introduced. "Once the biological soil crust is formed, vegetation can grow in the wheat straw grids in as little as one or two months."
Driven by technology, desertification control models are gradually moving towards mechanization and automation. In 2021, Zhongwei City (中卫市) introduced brush-like rope-netted grass grid sand barriers and adopted mechanical laying, which increased efficiency by more than 60% and extended the service life from 2 years to 5-6 years; the newly developed multi-functional three-dimensional sand fixation vehicle can lay 8.5 mu of wheat straw grids per hour; plant protection drones, electric seedling planters and other equipment are also used in the subsequent maintenance of wheat straw grids.
Since the 1980s, Zhongwei's (中卫) wheat straw grid sand fixation method has not only been widely used in the sand prevention and control of transportation lines such as the Ganwu Line (干武线) and the Qinghai-Tibet Line (青藏线), but has also become an ecological calling card for China's foreign exchanges: In 1994, the Zhongwei (中卫) Sand Fixation Forest Farm was awarded the "Global 500 Best" by the United Nations Environment Programme. Over the years, hundreds of experts and scholars from more than 50 countries and regions have come to visit and inspect, praising it as a "**人类治沙史上的奇迹**" (rén lèi zhì shā shǐ shàng de qí jì - "miracle in the history of human desertification control," a remarkable achievement in combating desertification).
A variety of tourism models are constantly being explored, and the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism has transformed the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) from an "ecological burden" into a unique tourism resource.
Birdwatcher Wang Jinglan (王景斓) never expected that he would come to the desert to "chase birds."
"I heard from a friend that you can actually see steppe eagles in the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠), so I came here quickly," Wang Jinglan (王景斓) set up a monocular telescope next to a vegetation area formed by wheat straw grids, searching for traces of birds.
The desert, once rarely visited by birds and animals, has become a tourism hotspot, and wheat straw grids are the key to achieving this transformation. In the late 1970s, the desertification control effect of wheat straw grids attracted researchers from many countries and regions to come to inspect. Here, the recovering green vegetation and the golden desert complement each other, showing a different kind of charm. In 2007, the Shapotou (沙坡头) Tourist Scenic Area in Zhongwei City (中卫市) became the first batch of national 5A-level tourist scenic spots.
"The sand-fixing forest belt area of the Baotou-Lanzhou Railway (包兰铁路) has a sand-loving plant garden, and the number of plant species has increased from less than 25 in the 1950s to more than 450 now," introduced Sun Yanlin (孙艳琳), head of the Zhongwei (中卫) Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. The vast sea of sand in Zhongwei (中卫) has reappeared in green, and wild animals such as great bustards, golden eagles, steppe eagles, whooper swans, and red foxes have frequently appeared.
From an "ecological burden" to a unique tourism resource, the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) has achieved a transformation from turning sand into treasure. Relying on ecological restoration achievements, villages and towns around the desert have explored a variety of agricultural, cultural, and tourism integration models. In 2024, the Shapotou (沙坡头) Tourist Scenic Area in Zhongwei City (中卫市) received 1.46 million tourists, with a total tourism revenue of 428 million yuan.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on October 21st (Reporter Gu Zhongyang (顾仲阳)) - This reporter learned from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局): Recently, China's "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project was awarded the "Global Technical Achievement Forestry Award" by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This is another international honor received after the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project was awarded the "United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests Award for Excellence in Practice" in 2018.
The "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project is an important iconic project in China's ecological civilization construction. Since its launch in 1978, it has cumulatively completed 31.74 million hectares of afforestation and conservation area, treated 33.33 million hectares of desertified land, and treated 44.67 million hectares of soil erosion area. The forest coverage rate in the project area has increased from 5.05% to 13.84%; 1.656 million hectares of farmland shelterbelts have been created, sheltering 30 million hectares of farmland, and the grain yield per unit area in the project area has increased by nearly 50%.
The relevant person in charge of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局) stated that this award marks the international community's high recognition of China's ecological governance achievements and forestry innovation practices, and demonstrates China's leading role in promoting global sustainable development. In the future, we will continue to fight the three landmark battles of the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project, actively carry out bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the field of ecological governance, and contribute Chinese strength to achieving global sustainable development goals.
Return to TopAccording to a report from our newspaper on October 21st in Beijing (北京) (Reporter Wang Hao (王浩)), the Huai River (淮河) Conservancy Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources recently issued the "Report on the Health Assessment Results of Important and Trans-provincial Rivers and Lakes in the Huai River (淮河) Basin (2021-2024)", summarizing the health assessment results of 191 important and trans-provincial rivers and lakes in the Huai River (淮河) Basin. It presents the health status of the rivers and lakes in the basin, providing a basic support for deepening the systematic protection and management of rivers and lakes and comprehensively promoting the construction of happy rivers and lakes.
According to the deployment and arrangement of the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部), since 2021, the Huai River (淮河) Conservancy Commission, together with the River Chief Offices of Henan (河南), Anhui (安徽), Jiangsu (江苏), Shandong (山东), and Hubei (湖北) provinces, has systematically carried out the health assessment and health file establishment of rivers and lakes, completing the health assessment of 304 river and lake sections of 191 important and trans-provincial rivers and lakes in the basin. The results show that the overall health status of rivers and lakes in the Huai River (淮河) Basin is good, with the proportion of river and lake sections at or above the healthy level reaching 82%. Among them, the Huai River (淮河) main stream, the Grand Canal (大运河), Hongze Lake (洪泽湖), Luoma Lake (骆马湖), Nansi Lake (南四湖), Gaoyou Lake (高邮湖) and other important rivers and lakes are all in a healthy state.
Return to TopAs a deep participant in the development of China's automotive industry and a firm "bridge builder" promoting Sino-European and Sino-German cooperation, BMW Group has always adhered to the strategic concept of "In China, for China, and win-win with China," and is working with its Chinese partners to embark on a new journey of high-quality development through continuous investment, technological innovation, and industrial chain collaboration. With the acceleration of the globalization of the automotive industry, BMW Group believes that it is necessary to strengthen international open cooperation in the automotive industry, promote green and low-carbon development, and maintain a fair and orderly market environment.
BMW Group has always regarded the Chinese market as one of its most important strategic markets globally. From "fitting each other" to "mutually achieving," BMW Group's development in China demonstrates the cooperative concept of "in China, benefiting Europe, and benefiting the world."
Deepen Local Innovation and Work with Chinese Partners to Promote Intelligent Mobility Transformation
Currently, China's automotive industry has entered a new stage of development led by technological innovation, and BMW Group's development in China has also ushered in the "2.0 era"—centered on technological innovation, working with Chinese partners to contribute to the high-quality development of China's automotive industry.
BMW Group has significantly improved the digital interaction capabilities of its products and accelerated the research and development of intelligent driving assistance systems through in-depth cooperation with Chinese technology innovation companies such as Huawei (华为) and Momenta in fields such as AI and autonomous driving. At the same time, BMW Group adheres to the localization strategy of "independent innovation and open cooperation" and has established the Group's largest R&D network outside of Germany in China. Since 2010, BMW Group's cumulative investment in the Shenyang (沈阳) production base has exceeded 116 billion yuan, fully demonstrating BMW Group's unwavering strategic determination to deeply cultivate the Chinese market.
Promote Full-Chain Decarbonization and Cross-Border Cooperation to Build a New Green Energy Ecosystem
Green development is a common commitment of BMW Group and its Chinese partners. Oliver Zipse, Chairman of BMW Group, said that BMW Group is firmly committed to working with its Chinese partners to jointly explore a green transformation path driven by innovation.
Anchored to the "dual carbon" goals, BMW Group strives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by at least 40 million tons by 2030 compared to 2019, and achieve carbon neutrality across the entire value chain by the end of 2050. The new generation BMW iX3, which will be put into production in Shenyang (沈阳) in 2026, is BMW Group's most localized model and will inject new momentum into green and intelligent mobility.
According to the "Brilliance BMW (华晨宝马) 2024 Sustainable Development Report," BMW Group has achieved significant results in green transformation: the Shenyang (沈阳) production base has achieved 100% green electricity supply for production, becoming the first company in the domestic automotive industry to explore medium and deep geothermal energy for heating, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 18,000 tons per year. At the same time, the Shenyang (沈阳) production base generated more than 90 million kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2024 through self-built solar photovoltaic power generation.
BMW Group is constantly expanding its green energy layout in China, and has jointly established a green electricity joint venture with China Datang Group (中国大唐集团) to develop a 1 million kilowatt onshore wind power project. This project not only provides high-quality green electricity for the Shenyang (沈阳) production base, but also provides flexible and diverse green electricity procurement options for upstream and downstream partners in the industrial chain, allowing green energy to run through the entire industrial chain and value chain.
Empower Intelligent Manufacturing and Drive Quality Improvement with Digitalization
In May 2024, the 6 millionth vehicle of Brilliance BMW (华晨宝马) officially rolled off the production line. Brilliance BMW (华晨宝马) has been striving for excellence for more than 20 years, committed to creating reliable and high-quality products for Chinese consumers, and has taken a new step in high-quality development.
Currently, BMW Group has adopted AI technology to empower 360-degree full-chain business processes in China, from the front line of production to back-end management, from supply chain optimization to quality control, helping to improve quality and efficiency throughout the industrial chain. For example, AI simulation technology empowers the R&D process, quickly optimizes design, improves product safety, and helps simulate power battery thermal management and vehicle surface design. The Shenyang (沈阳) production base's stamping workshop has pioneered the self-developed AI intelligent quality inspection system and the AI visual inspection system in the painting workshop, and the detection accuracy can gradually approach 100%, greatly improving production efficiency and optimizing product quality. BMW Group also supports employees' continuous learning and capacity building through the "AI Pioneer" program.
As a leading company in the automotive industry, BMW Group will continue to take open cooperation as the cornerstone, technological innovation as the engine, and green development as the direction, and work together with Chinese partners to promote the high-quality development of the automotive industry and make more contributions to global green and intelligent mobility.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 崔 寅 季觉苏
In recent days, entrepreneurs from 17 countries gathered in Shanghai, bringing their observations on the global economic landscape, and engaged in exchanges and discussions around the theme of "Openness, Innovation, Inclusiveness – Shanghai's Development Strategy towards 2030." These enterprises are involved in multiple fields such as manufacturing, consumer goods, medicine, energy, and finance. The collective choice of multinational corporations not only reflects their most direct vote of confidence in China's development prospects, but also reflects the global value of the Chinese market.
Global Innovation Hub –
Bringing More Vitality and Inspiration
"In the Chinese market, we see so many new concepts, new technologies, new products... bringing us unlimited inspiration." These enterprises came to China to participate in the 37th International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai (上海市市长国际企业家咨询会议). They believe that China is no longer simply the "world's factory," but a vibrant "global innovation hub." At the booth of Fourier Intelligence (上海傅利叶智能科技股份有限公司), Professor Mark Greeven of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, exclaimed: "The speed at which Chinese companies develop from generating ideas to transforming them into solutions and then scaling them up is amazing."
The participating entrepreneurs stated that they regard China as the preferred location for launching new products, piloting new technologies, and innovating new models. Their layout in China is gradually shifting towards medium-to-high value-added industries, and they are accelerating the establishment of high-end projects such as research and development centers. Chey Tae-won (崔泰源), Chairman of SK Group (韩国SK集团), said: "Our investment in China spans multiple 'tracks' such as energy, chemicals, semiconductors, and biopharmaceuticals. We are increasing our investment in the construction of artificial intelligence data centers and focusing on green, safe, and efficient overall solutions as our main direction." Christoph Franz (施万), Chairman of the Board of Directors of Roche Group (瑞士罗氏集团), said that after the upgrade of the Roche China Innovation Center, the company invested 2.04 billion yuan in May this year to build a new biopharmaceutical production base in Shanghai, continuously strengthening its supply chain and localized production layout in China, and actively participating in the construction of China's innovation ecosystem. Scott Kupor (纪杰), Global Chairman of Warburg Pincus (美国华平投资集团), said that the innovation model of "innovate in China, deploy to the world" has become a clear trend, and China is accelerating its transformation into a "world artificial intelligence factory."
Zhao Guohua (赵国华), Chairman of Schneider Electric Group (法国施耐德电气集团), said that the group has seven "lighthouse factories" certified by the World Economic Forum, two of which are located in China. The Shanghai Putuo factory has shortened the new product development cycle by 63% and increased per capita production efficiency by 82% with technologies such as artificial intelligence; the Wuxi factory has been upgraded to a "sustainable lighthouse factory." As a multinational corporation, Schneider Electric's development achievements in China illustrate the unique advantages and potential of the Chinese market.
Roland Busch (博乐仁), Chairman, President, and CEO of Siemens AG (西门子股份公司), introduced that in September, Siemens and Shanghai Lingang (上海临港) jointly built the "Data Cross-border and International Carbon Footprint Certification Exchange Service Platform." The first batch of data has been connected to the platform, and engineers can generate highly reliable operation codes in seconds. Shanghai Lingang is expected to become an important global green export hub and a high ground for cross-border carbon data.
Institutional Opening-up –
Creating a New Highland for Foreign Investment
On September 30, Mizuho Securities (China) Co., Ltd. (瑞穗证券（中国）有限公司) was approved for establishment, becoming the first wholly foreign-owned securities firm approved in China this year and the first wholly Japanese-owned securities firm. Seiji Imai (今井诚司), Chairman of Mizuho Financial Group (日本瑞穗金融集团), said: "This is a historic move. China's bond market is not only huge, but also shows strong growth momentum. Considering the demand growth brought about by the changes in China's market size, demographic structure, and economic structure, the group needs to actively enter the Chinese market."
China continues to optimize its business environment, enhance its governance capabilities, and steadily expand institutional opening-up. The negative list for foreign investment access was reduced twice in 2021 and 2024, and foreign investment access restrictions in the manufacturing sector were completely "cleared." Pilot openings were carried out in fields such as medical care and value-added telecommunications. The "Catalogue of Industries Encouraging Foreign Investment" was revised multiple times, the "Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment in 2025" was introduced, the comprehensive pilot demonstration of expanding opening-up in the national service industry was optimized, and foreign investment was encouraged to carry out equity investment in China, continuously promoting opening-up through reform.
Gary Guthart (古迦睿), Chairman of the Global Board of Directors of Intuitive Surgical (直观医疗), a leading global surgical robot company, introduced that the headquarters industrial base put into use in Shanghai in June last year is the company's largest R&D, production, training, and service integration center in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to the da Vinci surgical robot, an intelligent surgical medical device, being produced in China, the company's operating system for early and accurate diagnosis of lung cancer was launched in July last year, making China the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to launch the system.
China advocates fair competition under international rules, maintains the smooth and stable flow of free trade and global industrial and supply chains, helps foreign companies deeply integrate into the Chinese market, and achieves greater development in mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. "At a time when global protectionism is rising, China is taking various measures to continue to open its doors to foreign companies and investors," said Koji Nagai (永井浩二), Chairman of Nomura Holdings (日本野村控股株式会社). According to Miguel Ángel López Borrego, Chairman and CEO of ThyssenKrupp AG (蒂森克虏伯股份公司), Shanghai's latest business environment optimization plan will help foreign companies deeply cultivate the Chinese market, and the "AI+Manufacturing" strategy will accelerate digital transformation and technology implementation. "China is taking new steps in opening-up and innovation."
New Consumption Landscape –
The Chinese Market Releases New Opportunities
Healthy consumption, the silver economy, the beauty economy, the integration of culture, tourism, commerce, sports, and exhibitions... New hotspots in China's consumer market demonstrate the potential of China's economy, and multinational corporations have the most direct feeling. China's high-quality life and high-quality development are moving towards each other, and the quality and quantity of consumption are improving simultaneously, bringing more opportunities to companies from various countries. The participating entrepreneurs said that China, with its doors open, is an "oasis" full of certainty. Firmly investing in China is not only a continuation of experience, but also a better choice for multinational corporations facing the future.
L'Oréal has entered the Chinese market for nearly 30 years. Nicolas Hieronimus (安巩), Chairman of the Group, said: "We continue to be optimistic about the strong resilience and unlimited potential of the Chinese economy." He said that although the consumer market has fluctuated in the past year or two, the company's sales in the Chinese market increased by about 3% in the second quarter of this year. "This growth curve has only just begun."
"We continue to increase our multi-faceted investment in scientific research, production, talent, and services in the Chinese market, and accelerate the introduction and application of innovative drugs and treatment solutions," said Joerg Reinhardt (乔恩礼), Chairman of the Board of Directors of Novartis (瑞士诺华公司). The company has proposed a cardiovascular disease prevention and control program, hoping to use artificial intelligence technology to enable more people to master health indicators, improve the overall health level of residents, and help achieve the "Healthy Shanghai 2030 Action Plan" (《健康上海2030行动计划》).
"We see more and more Chinese consumers falling in love with sports, and the government strongly supports the development of sports. This makes me full of confidence in the Chinese market and also full of confidence in continuing to deeply cultivate China," said Bjørn Gulden (比约恩·古尔登), Global CEO of Adidas (阿迪达斯). "I have witnessed the positive impact of sports on China's urban development and on young people. I hope to combine sports with a better life and create everyone's sports story."
Vale (淡水河谷公司) of Brazil joined the International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai this year. Eduardo Bartolomeo (石定华), Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company, said: "In order to attend the meeting, I came to Shanghai a week in advance in order to fully feel the strong pulse of China's development."
Return to TopBeijing, October 21st (Reported by Li Xinyi (李欣怡)) Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) stated on the 21st that China's basic position on Sino-Japanese relations is consistent and clear, and hopes that Japan will meet China halfway.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗), president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, has just been elected Prime Minister. What comments does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have on this? What expectations does China have for her? What impact will it have on Sino-Japanese relations?
"We have noted the election results, which are internal affairs of Japan," Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) said. China and Japan are close neighbors to each other. China's basic position on Sino-Japanese relations is consistent and clear.
"We hope that Japan will meet China halfway, abide by the principles of the four political documents between China and Japan, honor its political commitments on major issues such as history and Taiwan, safeguard the political foundation of bilateral relations, and comprehensively promote the strategic and mutually beneficial relationship between China and Japan," Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) said.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Portorož, Slovenia, October 20th (Reporter Zhou Yue (周玥)) The meeting of EU leaders from the Mediterranean region was held on the 20th in the Slovenian coastal city of Portorož (波尔托罗日), calling for ensuring unhindered humanitarian aid access to the Gaza Strip and urging the international community to renew efforts to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.
Leaders or representatives from nine southern European countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Croatia, Malta, Cyprus, and the host country Slovenia, as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (冯德莱恩), attended the summit. The meeting mainly discussed enhancing European competitiveness and the situation in the Middle East.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob (戈洛布) stated at a joint press conference that the participating countries welcomed the recent ceasefire and peace plan in Gaza, "but we want to see this plan fully implemented, not just remain in the initial stage." Golob said: "There is absolutely no reason to prevent humanitarian aid. We expect the Rafah crossing and other border crossings to reopen to ensure that aid can smoothly enter Gaza." Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela (阿贝拉) said that the leaders were "cautiously optimistic" about the Gaza peace process, and "there is still much work to be done to end this humanitarian crisis."
The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement came into effect on the 10th, including a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) (哈马斯) and the exchange of detainees, humanitarian aid entering Gaza, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from parts of the Gaza Strip. Currently, the Israeli government has indefinitely postponed the opening of the Rafah crossing, which is crucial for humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, on the grounds that Hamas has failed to hand over all the remains of the Israeli detainees on time.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Bogotá, October 20th (Reporter Li Zijian (李子健)) The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on social media on the 20th that it had recalled the country's ambassador to the United States, Daniel García-Peña (丹尼尔·加西亚—培尼亚). García-Peña (加西亚—培尼亚) has now returned to the Colombian capital, Bogotá (波哥大).
Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti (阿曼多·贝内德蒂) said on social media that day: "The situation is not optimistic, and it must be resolved through diplomatic channels. The ambassador to the United States will analyze the situation with the president in the next few hours."
Relations between the United States and Colombia have suddenly become tense in recent days. On October 17, the U.S. military launched a deadly attack on a Colombian vessel under the pretext of "combating drug trafficking." U.S. President Trump (特朗普) called Colombian President Petro (佩特罗) a "drug lord," announced the cessation of aid to Colombia, and threatened to impose additional tariffs. The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 19th, strongly protesting Trump's (特朗普) personal attacks on Petro (佩特罗) and the announcement of the cessation of aid to Colombia. The statement said that the U.S. statement is a direct threat to Colombian sovereignty and violates all international laws and diplomatic norms.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Washington, October 20th (Reporters Yang Ling (杨伶) and Xiong Maoling (熊茂伶)) - The University of Arizona announced on the 20th that it disagrees with the agreement containing specific clauses previously required by the federal government for some universities to sign. The university has become the seventh of the first nine universities to explicitly refuse to sign the agreement.
Suresh Garimella (苏雷什·加里梅拉), President of the University of Arizona, wrote in an open letter published on the school's official website that the school believes that some of its basic principles must be retained, so it did not agree to the terms outlined in the draft agreement.
On the evening of October 1st, the United States Federal Government sent letters to nine universities in the United States, requiring the schools to study and sign an agreement containing specific clauses in order to obtain the opportunity to use federal funds with priority. These clauses include: requiring universities not to consider factors such as race and gender when recruiting employees and admitting students; limiting the enrollment rate of international undergraduate students to no more than 15%; and requiring applicants to take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or similar academic ability tests.
According to US media reports, the 20th was the deadline for the federal government to require these nine universities to provide feedback on the agreement. Previously, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Brown University, University of Southern California, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, and Dartmouth College have explicitly stated that they refuse to sign the agreement.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 程是颉
From September to November each year is Nepal's autumn climbing season. The latest data from the Nepal Tourism Board shows that 802 climbers have obtained climbing permits this autumn climbing season, of which Chinese climbers are the most numerous, reaching 100. As of October 9, Nepal has approved climbers from more than 70 countries and regions to climb 42 peaks, including Mount Everest, generating a total revenue of more than 190 million Nepalese Rupees (approximately US$1.35 million), an increase of 150% year-on-year.
Tourism characterized by mountaineering and trekking is an important pillar industry of Nepal, bringing a large amount of foreign exchange income to the country every year. According to estimates by the Nepalese government, the average expenditure of a foreign climber in Nepal often exceeds US$30,000, including climbing permit fees, equipment transportation, and local services, which can drive employment in related industries such as hotels, catering, transportation, and equipment rental.
In addition to Mount Everest, Manaslu, the world's eighth highest peak, is also favored by many climbers. Manaslu has an altitude of over 8,000 meters, the climbing route is relatively less difficult, and the window period suitable for climbing is longer. When developing the Manaslu trekking and climbing route, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Nepal Mountaineering Association cooperated with local mountaineering and adventure companies to pay more attention to covering ancient natural villages in order to showcase Nepal's cultural landscape. In terms of mountaineering camp management, Nepal's mountaineering and adventure companies pay more attention to providing climbers with a community atmosphere, avoiding overly commercialized operating models, and bringing climbers a distinctive tourism experience.
In recent years, while developing mountaineering tourism, Nepal has also faced the challenges of environment and sustainable development. As the number of climbers continues to rise, problems such as high-altitude garbage, glacier melting, and ecological fragility have followed. The Nepalese government has strengthened supervision in this regard, including organizing garbage cleanup operations, requiring mountaineering teams to bring back garbage, and implementing an environmental protection deposit system.
In June 2025, the Nepalese government cooperated with the United Nations Development Programme to launch a sustainable tourism plan, which planned a roadmap for the development of mountaineering tourism to improve infrastructure, strengthen talent training, and community employment. The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, Badari Pande (巴达里·潘迪), said that under the premise of ensuring safety and protecting the environment, the Nepalese government will promote the combination of mountaineering tourism and the display of local characteristic history and culture, and strive to create a sustainable mountaineering tourism brand.
Return to TopThe cactus is an important economic crop in Egypt, with a planting area of 50,000 to 70,000 hectares and an average annual output of 300,000 to 500,000 tons. The picture shows a cactus production base in Ismailia (伊斯梅利亚) City, Egypt, recently taken.
People's Daily reporter Huang Peizhao (黄培昭) photographed.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Brussels, October 20th (Reporters Kang Yi (康逸) and Zhang Zhaoqing (张兆卿)) - The Council of the European Union stated on the 20th that EU member states support the proposal to gradually stop importing Russian natural gas before January 2028.
At the Council of the European Union meeting held in Luxembourg that day, EU energy ministers approved the relevant proposal. From January 1, 2026, the EU will prohibit internal parties from signing new natural gas import contracts with Russia; at the same time, a transition period will be reserved for existing contracts, short-term contracts can last until June 17, 2026, and long-term contracts will be terminated before January 1, 2028. The proposal still needs to be approved by the European Parliament.
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó (西雅尔多·彼得) told reporters that the practical impact of this proposal is that Hungary's energy security of supply will be completely destroyed.
Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the EU has significantly reduced natural gas imports from Russia via pipelines, but some European countries have increased the amount of Russian liquefied natural gas imported by sea. According to EU estimates, Russian natural gas still accounts for about 13% of EU imports, with an annual value of more than 15 billion euros.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Tokyo, October 21st (Reporter Qian Zheng (钱铮)) - Data released on the 21st by Japan's National Institute of Health Crisis Management shows that from October 6th to 12th, more than 3,800 designated medical institutions across Japan reported over 9,000 influenza cases, with the number of new weekly cases increasing for eight consecutive weeks.
The latest data shows that in the 41st week of 2025 (October 6th to 12th), a total of 9,073 influenza cases were reported by more than 3,800 designated medical institutions across Japan, averaging 2.36 cases per institution, which is approximately 1.5 times that of the previous week and 2.65 times that of the same period last year.
According to the latest data from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (厚生労働省), affected by the spread of influenza, as of October 12th, a total of 998 nurseries, kindergartens, elementary schools, and middle schools across Japan had suspended classes for the entire school or for some grades and classes. In the week of October 6th to 12th alone, 328 educational institutions suspended classes or partially suspended classes. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (厚生労働省) announced on October 3rd that the country had entered the influenza season, five weeks earlier than in 2024.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Wellington (惠灵顿) (Reporters Long Lei (龙雷) and Li Huizi (李惠子)) A research report released recently by a New Zealand (新西兰) earth science organization stated that the water temperature in the sea areas surrounding New Zealand (新西兰) is continuously rising, and marine heatwave events are becoming more frequent, which may have a significant impact on fishery resources and marine ecosystems.
The report data shows that from 1982 to 2022, the surface seawater temperature near New Zealand (新西兰) rose by 0.2 to 0.3 degrees Celsius every 10 years, and the seabed temperature rose by about 0.1 degrees Celsius every 10 years.
Marine heatwaves in related sea areas have become more frequent and intensified in recent years. The marine heatwave in this study refers to abnormal seawater warming lasting for 5 days or more. It is estimated that under the high emission scenario of global greenhouse gases, the intensity of marine heatwaves may double by the end of this century.
Researchers said that although sea areas greatly affected by heatwaves have been identified, more data is still needed to better predict the specific responses and potential risks of ecosystems. Relevant research can help New Zealand (新西兰) fisheries and other fields to cope with climate change.
Return to TopJungar Banner (准格尔旗) in Ordos City (鄂尔多斯市), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区), has always adhered to the guiding principle of "ecological priority, green development," focusing on the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." It has continuously explored areas such as industrial transformation, ecological benefits for the people, comprehensive rural revitalization, and ecological governance, gradually forging a path of coordinated development characterized by ecological beauty, industrial prosperity, and affluent people, promoting a virtuous cycle and common improvement of the regional ecological environment and economic society.
Promoting Green Industrial Transformation and Consolidating the Foundation for Ecological Development
In the process of industrial development, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) takes green transformation as the leading direction, focusing on mine ecological restoration and energy industry upgrading, and building a diversified and low-carbon industrial development system.
In terms of mine ecological governance, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) adheres to the principles of adapting to local conditions and scientific planning, and has explored and formed a technical system for ecological construction on the Loess Plateau, covering three major technical fields: soil and water loss control, ecological reconstruction, and standardized reclamation and greening operations. It has also released a number of local standards to achieve full coverage of mine waste land reclamation. Through measures such as geomorphic reshaping, soil reconstruction, vegetation reconstruction, landscape reproduction, and biodiversity protection, the ecological environment of the mining area has been effectively improved, and the ecologically fragile mining area in the past has been transformed into a green ecological space. At the same time, focusing on the idea of "standardized restoration and governance, efficient resource utilization, and green industrial transformation," it coordinates above-ground and underground resources to create a green mine construction model with local characteristics. Up to now, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) has built 48 green mines, including 8 national-level and 40 autonomous region-level mines, ranking first in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区) in terms of quantity. A national mine park has been built, with a cumulative planting of more than one million seedlings of various types, and a reclamation and greening area of more than 100 square kilometers. The ecosystem has achieved positive replacement and a virtuous cycle, laying a solid ecological foundation for green industrial transformation.
In terms of energy industry upgrading, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) is anchored to the development goals of "high-end, diversified, and low-carbon," vigorously promoting technological breakthroughs in the clean and efficient utilization of coal, breaking through alternative technologies and disruptive innovations, promoting the coordinated development of traditional energy and new energy, and building a multi-energy complementary system with deep coupling of coal resources and renewable energy. Through the implementation of the integrated coupling technology demonstration project of "green electricity + large-capacity energy storage + energy and chemical equipment," innovative catalyst production technology is used to achieve low water consumption, low energy consumption, zero wastewater discharge, and ultra-low waste gas emissions in the energy and chemical production process, promoting the transformation of the energy industry from "fuel dependence" to "green kinetic energy," and providing strong support for regional industrial innovation.
Creating Characteristic Green Industries to Help the Masses Increase Income and Become Rich
Based on the local landform characteristics and resource endowments, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) combines ecological construction with industrial development to create a characteristic green industrial system. By improving the industrial model, strengthening scientific and technological support, and expanding sales channels, it achieves the organic unity of ecological and economic benefits, allowing the masses to share the dividends of ecological development.
In response to the local hilly and gully landform characteristics, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) focuses on developing the apricot industry, building a complete industrial chain from planting to processing. Through the production model of "company + base + farmer," it provides farmers with high-quality seeds, technical guidance, and protected price purchase services, closely linking farmers and enterprises into a community of interests. At the same time, it extends the product chain, develops diversified products, and uses patented technology to achieve efficient utilization of all elements of fruit products, forming a circular industrial development model. In addition, it promotes the deep integration of the apricot industry with ecological construction and comprehensive rural revitalization, and implements the "211" project raw material base construction, covering seedling bases, apricot forest expo parks, and large-scale apricot forest raw material bases, further expanding the scale of the industry.
Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) lists the miscellaneous grains industry as one of the six leading industries, focusing on the construction of a national small miscellaneous grains industrial park, and strengthening the role of scientific and technological support. By jointly building a miscellaneous grains science and technology courtyard, focusing on the high-quality development of the miscellaneous grains industry, and focusing on key links such as new variety selection, green and efficient cultivation, and saline-alkali land ecological restoration, it builds a collaborative mechanism of "scientific and technological innovation + demonstration and promotion + talent training + achievement transformation" between industry, academia, and research. It screens high-quality varieties, integrates stress-resistant cultivation techniques, establishes high-standard experimental demonstration bases, and drives the quality and efficiency of miscellaneous grains planting. At the same time, it adopts the "enterprise + Party branch + cooperative + farmer" model, integrates regional characteristic agricultural product resources, and uses channels such as live broadcast exhibitions, physical experience stores, and e-commerce platforms to promote agricultural products to the whole country and broaden farmers' income-increasing paths.
By creating characteristic green industries, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) practices the development tenet of ecological benefits for the people, ecological benefits for the people, and ecology for the people, achieving the two-way promotion of ecological construction and mass income increase, and truly transforming ecological beauty into the actual results of industrial prosperity and affluent people.
Developing Characteristic Ecological Industries to Empower Comprehensive Rural Revitalization
Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) combines the actual situation of rural areas and develops ecological agriculture and ecological tourism industries in accordance with local conditions, promoting the efficient transformation of ecological resources into economic value, and injecting strong impetus into comprehensive rural revitalization.
In terms of ecological agricultural development, in response to the problems of soil alkalization and low yields in some villages, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) organizes the improvement of saline-alkali land. Through scientific and technological means such as soil testing and formula fertilization, scientific and technological cultivation, and soil sampling and modification, the saline-alkali land is transformed into arable land suitable for planting. At the same time, it innovatively adopts a circular planting and breeding model, realizing the three-dimensional symbiosis of rice, fish, shrimp, and crabs in rice planting, which not only achieves "multiple harvests in one field," but also improves agricultural production efficiency, improves the rural ecological environment, and ultimately drives villagers to increase their income. In addition, for desertified areas, long-term sand prevention and control projects are used to increase regional vegetation coverage, effectively control wind and sand hazards, and transform barren land into ecological oases, creating good conditions for the development of rural ecological agriculture.
In terms of ecological tourism development, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) relies on rural natural landscapes and cultural resources to create a rural tourism destination integrating functions such as amusement, picking, cycling, and research. It promotes the deep integration of ecological resources and the tourism industry, attracting tourists to come and play, driving the development of local catering, accommodation and other related industries, providing more employment opportunities for villagers, helping rural industrial revitalization, and achieving a win-win situation for ecology and development.
Strengthening Ecosystem Governance to Depict a Picture of Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains
Focusing on the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin (黄河流域), Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) has increased its efforts in ecological governance, promoted the integrated protection and restoration of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grass, and sand, and comprehensively improved the quality of the regional ecological environment.
In terms of the governance of the Yellow River Basin (黄河流域), Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) has continuously implemented a number of governance projects, such as the national key soil and water conservation project, the soil and water conservation gully backbone project, and the Loess Plateau silt dam construction project, in response to the problems of ecological fragility and serious soil erosion in the area through which the Yellow River (黄河) flows. Adhering to the principle of taking small watersheds as units, it concentrates on the contiguous management of soil and water loss, cultivates forest vegetation, conserves soil and water from the source, and regulates the balance of water resources by building reservoir and dam projects upstream and downstream, improving the ecological environment along the Yellow River (黄河). At the same time, relying on the resources of the Yellow River Grand Canyon (黄河大峡谷) scenic area, it creates a tourism brand, drives local villagers to become rich, and transforms lucid waters and lush mountains into invaluable assets. In addition, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) adheres to the water management concept of "water conservation first, spatial balance, systematic governance, and two-handed efforts," and takes water resource protection, water area shoreline management and protection, water pollution prevention and control, and water environment management as its main tasks. It implements a dual chief river chief system to achieve full coverage of river chiefs and continuously improve the level of ecological protection in the Yellow River Basin (黄河流域).
In terms of Pisha sandstone governance, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) has gradually explored and formed a comprehensive governance model since the 1950s and 1960s, in response to the problems of wide distribution of Pisha sandstone and the difficulty of ecological restoration, through the implementation of national soil and water conservation projects, Pisha sandstone sea buckthorn sand reduction ecological governance, Loess Plateau silt dam construction, and small watershed comprehensive management projects. Sea buckthorn is used as the main tree species for biological measures to control Pisha sandstone areas, supplemented by oil pine, Caragana korshinskii, apples and other auxiliary tree species, combined with ecological engineering and gully silt dam sand interception projects, to improve the ecological restoration effect of Pisha sandstone areas. Through the continuous efforts of generations, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) has developed fruit tree planting in areas with severely exposed Pisha sandstone, created a characteristic agricultural product brand, promoted the construction of apple deep processing projects, and adopted a collaborative model of "Party committee leadership + township-owned state-owned enterprises + enterprises + fruit farmers" to build a full-chain production and marketing system, expand the forest fruit industry chain, and transform the Pisha sandstone landform that was once barren into a green space with both ecological and economic benefits.
Currently, Jungar Banner (准格尔旗) is continuing to adhere to the development direction of protecting green, revitalizing green, and expanding green, actively laying out a new energy industry ecosystem, focusing on promoting green and low-carbon development, promoting the overall optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure, steadily improving the quality of the ecological environment, continuously practicing the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" (绿水青山就是金山银山 (lǜ shuǐ qīng shān jiù shì jīn shān yín shān - "lucid waters and lush mountains are gold and silver mountains," the idea that environmental protection and economic development can be mutually beneficial)), and striving to make Jungar (准格尔) on the banks of the Yellow River (黄河) have bluer skies, clearer waters, and greener mountains, and achieve long-term coordinated development of ecology and economy.
Data source: Propaganda Department of the CPC Jungar Banner Committee (中共准格尔旗委宣传部)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郑 翔 民生周刊记者 畅婉洁
Sierra Leone, located in West Africa, is one of the least developed countries in the world. On this red land, disease places a heavy burden on the people. Since 2016, the Chinese People's Liberation Army has sent multiple groups of military medical experts across thousands of miles to provide medical and health services, treating a cumulative total of more than 11,300 patients. "The military medical team has made outstanding contributions to our medical and health undertakings," said Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio (朱利叶斯·马达·比奥), "The Sino-Sierra Leonean medical and health cooperation has witnessed the establishment and development of traditional friendship between the two countries, and will continue to promote mutual understanding and win-win cooperation between the two peoples in the future."
"From fighting Ebola to facing monkeypox, we have always chosen to face the challenges head-on."
In January of this year, Sierra Leone experienced a monkeypox outbreak. To strongly support Sierra Leone in responding to the epidemic, the military attaché office of the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone suggested that the military medical team urgently depart ahead of schedule to provide assistance. After approval from the domestic authorities, team leader Mi Zhiqiang (米志强) led the eighth military medical expert team to Sierra Leone, overcoming various difficulties and quickly throwing themselves into the front lines of patient treatment, virus detection, and epidemic prevention and control.
At that time, it was the dry season in Sierra Leone, with high temperatures and rapid spread of the epidemic, with hundreds of new cases every day. The Sierra Leonean government declared a public health emergency, and epidemic prevention slogans were posted throughout the streets. At the Tropical Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Center of the Thirty-Fourth Military Hospital of Sierra Leone (塞拉利昂第三十四军医院), the military medical team's base, there were many infected elderly people and children. The military medical team immediately went to work, from delineating clean areas, contaminated areas, and potentially contaminated areas, setting up medical staff channels and patient channels, to planning one-way flow routes and improving the pre-examination triage process, helping the hospital build a scientific and standardized prevention and control system bit by bit.
When the monkeypox epidemic was severe, Shi Lei (石磊), the secretary of the military medical team's Party branch, and several team members worked almost non-stop. "During the most stressful time, the patient queue stretched from the outpatient department to the hospital entrance. The military medical team was divided into two groups, one to receive mild patients in the outpatient department, and the other to stay in the inpatient department, responsible for diagnosing and treating severe patients," recalled Stephen Sevalie (斯蒂芬·塞瓦里), Medical Director of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces and President of the Thirty-Fourth Military Hospital.
The treatment of monkeypox patients mainly relies on symptomatic supportive treatment and meticulous care. The military medical team introduced functional genomics technology for the first time, formulating individualized treatment plans by analyzing differences in patient genes and immune responses. Kabba (卡巴), Chief Medical Officer of the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health, praised: "This new technology has improved the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment and played an important role in stopping the spread of the epidemic."
During the peak of the epidemic, the military medical team received more than 100 patients per day at most, with a cumulative total of 1,330 outpatient visits and 81 critically ill patients admitted. With the joint efforts of China and Sierra Leone, the local monkeypox epidemic was effectively controlled after several months.
Today, in a corner of the Thirty-Fourth Military Hospital, several retired mobile biosafety level 3 laboratory vehicles are parked quietly, with the words "China Health (中国卫生)" clearly visible on the vehicles. These are the laboratory vehicles donated by China when the local Ebola epidemic broke out in 2014, and they have performed countless missions. The Sierra Leonean side insists on keeping them because they are not only medical equipment, but also a testimony to the friendship between the two countries.
Mi Zhiqiang (米志强) often tells new colleagues here about his first time coming to Sierra Leone to fight the Ebola epidemic. "No one is not afraid of Ebola, but a sense of mission can overcome fear. From fighting Ebola to facing monkeypox, we have always chosen to face the challenges head-on—**迎难而上** (yíng nán ér shàng - "meet difficulty and go up," to face difficulties and forge ahead) is the glorious tradition of the military medical team," said Mi Zhiqiang (米志强).
"We cannot abandon patients no matter how difficult the conditions are."
Starting from Freetown (弗里敦), the capital, the military medical team experts went to Sokoya Village (索科亚村) to conduct free clinics. Since March of this year, they have been conducting free clinics in areas around the capital once a month.
Sokoya Village (索科亚村) is located in the northern mountainous area of Sierra Leone and is a remote, primitive village. The journey of more than 300 kilometers from Freetown (弗里敦) to the village takes more than 8 hours: first, take a boat for 50 minutes to reach Pepel Port (佩佩尔港) in western Sierra Leone, then take a narrow-gauge train carrying iron ore for 6 hours all the way north, and finally change to an off-road vehicle and travel along the bumpy red dirt road. During the rainy season, the road is muddy and slippery, and the driver grips the steering wheel tightly, struggling to control the vehicle.
Upon arrival, the medical staff quickly set up a simple clinic table, and the villagers who had been notified in advance were already waiting at the entrance of the village. Feng Hui (冯卉), a doctor from the military medical team, was responsible for conducting ultrasound examinations for the villagers. The children in the village lined up in a long queue, craning their necks to watch the examination process. "This is the first time since I came to Sierra Leone that I have examined so many people in one day," said Feng Hui (冯卉). "Although I am very tired, I feel it is very worthwhile."
On that day, the military medical team provided free consultations, medication, and health advice to about 120 villagers. After the diagnosis and treatment, the local chief shook hands with the medical staff and said: "The arrival of the Chinese doctors is a gift from God."
Sierra Leone has weak local infrastructure, poor sanitation conditions, and a shortage of medical resources. Taking the two main hospitals in Freetown (弗里敦)—the Thirty-Fourth Military Hospital (塞拉利昂第三十四军医院) and Connaught Hospital (康纳特医院)—as examples, both hospitals lack medical rescue equipment and do not even have a dialysis machine.
The military medical team tried every means to use existing resources to carry out their work. During one diagnosis and treatment, a patient with a high fever urgently needed a blood routine test, but the hospital's blood analyzer suddenly malfunctioned and could not be used. Yang Ning (杨宁) and Xie Yunbo (谢云波), members of the military medical team, observed blood smears under a microscope and counted with the naked eye. "We cannot abandon patients no matter how difficult the conditions are," said Yang Ning (杨宁).
Kamara (卡马拉), a nurse at the Thirty-Fourth Military Hospital (塞拉利昂第三十四军医院), is 28 weeks pregnant. She told reporters that her first prenatal checkup was completed with the help of the military medical team. "I had never seen an ultrasound machine before. The probe slid on my belly, and I could see the fetus in my womb. It felt very magical."
Edel (埃德尔), a young student from Freetown (弗里敦), had a mother who had been coughing continuously for a month, and later gradually developed chest pain multiple times a day. She had visited several local hospitals, but the cause of the disease could not be determined. Liu Hongling (刘鸿凌) and Li Rong (李容), members of the military medical team, conducted a detailed examination for her and confirmed that she had a severe lung infection. They formulated a long-term treatment plan for her and prescribed drugs specially brought from China. After treatment, Edel's (埃德尔) mother's condition improved significantly within a few days and has now basically recovered.
"This knowledge will accompany us throughout our lives, benefiting countless patients."
Makeni (马克尼) is a small city about 200 kilometers from Freetown (弗里敦). During the season of torrential rain, transportation is extremely difficult, but Dr. Issa Tolley (伊萨·托利) has to travel back and forth between Makeni (马克尼) and Freetown (弗里敦) every few days.
Tolley (托利) just graduated from the Naval Medical University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军海军军医大学) last year and currently works at a hospital in Makeni (马克尼). In May of this year, the Sino-Sierra Leone Joint Medical Education Empowerment Project was officially launched. This is the first time that the Chinese and Sierra Leonean armies have conducted systematic medical training for the entire country of Sierra Leone. Medical staff from all over the country can register to participate. Students can participate remotely or study centrally in the capital. "I miss the time I spent studying in China very much. It is a very rare opportunity to be able to participate in such training again after returning to my country," said Tolley (托利). He specifically applied to be transferred to work at the Freetown (弗里敦) hospital for half a year, working and participating in training at the same time.
Due to the shortage of medical staff in Makeni (马克尼), Tolley (托利) needs to return to his original post every few days to handle clinical work. Despite the arduous journey, he is full of enthusiasm. "Under the guidance of the military medical team, I participated in systematic training on the prevention and treatment of common diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, and malaria. The training is very professional and strict," he said. "This knowledge will accompany us throughout our lives, benefiting countless patients."
Sierra Leonean doctors are enthusiastically signing up, but the number of military medical team experts is limited. "We try to absorb as many students as possible and carefully design the training content. We must do our best to make the training effective," said Shi Lei (石磊). The military medical team invited Wang Fusheng (王福生), an internationally renowned expert in the field of infectious diseases and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院院士), to serve as the chief expert, and formed a professional team of 25 people. Domestic and foreign experts collaborated remotely to jointly set up training programs for Sierra Leone's needs. The military medical team also specially compiled 5 textbooks and donated them to the Sierra Leonean side.
Sierra Leonean Chief of Defence Staff Bangura (班古拉) said: "The training program provides equal opportunities for medical staff from all over Sierra Leone to participate, which helps us cultivate local medical forces. In this process, medical staff from Sierra Leone and China learn from each other, exchange experiences, and enhance friendship and understanding. We hope that such medical cooperation can continue to be carried out and benefit more ordinary people."
The training targets include not only Sierra Leonean military medical officers, but also medical staff from local hospitals. The classroom is always packed, and students from all over the country either discuss enthusiastically or take detailed notes. The president of Connaught Hospital (康纳特医院), the largest hospital directly under the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health, also came to listen to the lectures.
With the help of the military medical team, the renovation of the Thirty-Fourth Military Hospital (塞拉利昂第三十四军医院) is also progressing steadily. The military medical team not only donated advanced equipment, but also assisted in the development of an electronic medical record system, and provided professional advice on hospital space layout, clinical department settings, nursing unit construction, and critical care capacity improvement. Stephen Sevalie (斯蒂芬·塞瓦里) said: "The military medical team not only brought equipment, but also helped us establish a long-term development system and form our own 'immune system' and 'hematopoietic capacity'."
Wang Qing (王擎), the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, said that China and Sierra Leone are friends who share weal and woe. Over the years, the military medical team has played a bridging role in promoting friendly cooperation between the two countries and promoting mutual understanding. China and Sierra Leone's joint development of medical and health undertakings has become a vivid practice of building a community of human health in Africa.
Return to TopBy: 斯蒂芬·塞瓦里
As a member of the Republic of Sierra Leone's medical system, I have witnessed the deepening of medical cooperation between Sierra Leone and China. Cooperation with China has profoundly changed the face of our medical system and has tangibly benefited countless families and individuals.
In 2014, when the Ebola epidemic spread in Sierra Leone, 115 Chinese military medical personnel came in time to help respond. They carried out professional treatment and helped us establish a clear and practical infection prevention and control process, teaching scientific prevention and control knowledge to local medical personnel in detail. That was the first time I learned what "system prevention and control" was. I clearly remember how excited everyone was on the day the number of new cases returned to zero. The friendship of fighting side by side has remained in our hearts.
In 2018, with the help of the Chinese military medical team, we built the Tropical Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Center, which laid an important foundation for responding to public health emergencies in the future. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China quickly provided protective materials and testing equipment. Chinese experts also stayed day and night, turning the center into a position for treating critically ill patients. The Chinese-advocated concept of putting the people first and lives first applies not only to the Chinese people but also to the people of Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone's medical system is constantly improving, but equipment, technology, and management experience are relatively insufficient. While treating patients, the Chinese expert team systematically helps us improve our professional level. Taking the ongoing China-Sierra Leone Joint Medical Education Empowerment Project as an example, Sierra Leone's medical staff are very enthusiastic about signing up. In the classroom, everyone not only learns new knowledge and skills but also learns scientific working methods from the rigorous and detailed planning of their Chinese colleagues. What is even more valuable is that this exchange is two-way—every time training is carried out, the Chinese military medical team will first ask about our needs in detail and design courses for us based on the characteristics of Sierra Leone's high incidence of malaria. We will also practice in clinical settings and promptly synchronize the results and feedback to the military medical team.
Outside of daily work, Chinese medical personnel also actively integrate into the community. We drink Chinese tea together and share traditional Sierra Leonean cuisine. They strive to adapt to the environment here and even learn languages such as Krio in their busy work to understand our culture. These seemingly ordinary interactions let us know that they are not just aid workers who come and go in a hurry but are preparing to take root here and become friends and family who respect each other. This bond based on sincere emotions between people is the most solid cornerstone of cooperation.
The Chinese medical team not only stays in Sierra Leone but is also active in many African countries, going deep into difficult areas and working side by side with local medical personnel. Under the framework of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, from infrastructure construction to the improvement of public health systems, from technology transfer to talent cultivation, China is helping African countries enhance their independent development capabilities with practical actions.
The concept of building a human health community with a shared future proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) is of great significance and is conducive to ensuring that everyone enjoys more equitable and higher-quality health security. Sierra Leone-China and Africa-China medical cooperation starts with the original intention of safeguarding life, transcends political and commercial interests, and goes straight to the softest part of people's hearts. I believe that this path to health paved with love and professionalism will surely become wider and wider.
(The author is the Medical Director of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Dean of the 34th Military Hospital)
Return to TopXi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized that the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry should be placed in a more prominent position, and effective measures should be taken to promote the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and modern service industries, and unswervingly build a strong manufacturing country.
Service-oriented manufacturing is an important measure to promote the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and modern service industries, promote the deep integration of informatization and industrialization, and accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system. It plays an important role in enhancing the value creation capabilities of the manufacturing industry and improving the quality and efficiency of manufacturing development. Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and seven other departments jointly issued the "Implementation Plan for Deeply Promoting the Innovation and Development of Service-oriented Manufacturing (2025-2028)", proposing seven main tasks and three special actions to deeply promote the innovation and development of service-oriented manufacturing, and striving to create an upgraded version of service-oriented manufacturing.
What is the current development status of service-oriented manufacturing in China, and what changes has it brought to production and life? Our reporter will take you into three companies for an on-the-spot visit.
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China Petroleum Lubricant Company (中国石油润滑油公司)——
The Delivery of Products is Also the Delivery of Services
By Ding Yiting (丁怡婷), reporter of this newspaper
"Achieving precise replacement of imported lubricants," "Supporting the improvement of processing accuracy and efficiency of intelligent production lines"... Not long ago, China Petroleum (中国石油) received a letter of thanks from Harbin Electric Corporation (哈电集团). It turned out that relying on a customized overall solution, Harbin Electric Corporation's comprehensive procurement cost of lubricants decreased by more than 23%.
Lubricating oil, known as "industrial blood," is needed by high-end equipment, automobiles, ships, etc. to reduce friction, cool units, and extend service life. Facing fierce market competition and customers' needs to reduce costs and increase efficiency, China Petroleum Lubricant Company (hereinafter referred to as "Lubricant Company") has transformed from selling products to providing overall lubrication solutions, and from developing lubricating oil to developing lubricating materials. It is now able to provide full-chain butler-style services.
In the pre-sales stage, integrate oil types.
In some factories, different equipment generally uses dozens of types of lubricating oil from different brands, and workers sometimes do not know how to use each type of oil.
"We will conduct equipment lubrication diagnosis for customers, integrate oil products of the same function from different brands into one brand product, and try to find more versatile oil products." Mi Liping (糜莉萍), Dean of the Lubricating Materials Research Institute of Lubricant Company, said. With their assistance, the oil types used by Hebei Jinxi Iron and Steel Group (河北津西钢铁集团) have been streamlined from 6 brands and 106 grades in the past to 1 brand and 64 grades, greatly reducing material inventory, capital occupation pressure, and equipment lubrication management difficulty.
In the after-sales stage, monitor operating status.
"In the past, we mainly sold products, and technical services were passive. Nowadays, by providing oil monitoring services, we can shift from changing oil on a regular basis to changing oil based on quality, which can extend the service life of the oil and reduce unnecessary shutdowns; it can also reflect the operating status of the equipment through the status of the lubricating oil in use, and reasonably extend the equipment maintenance cycle." Xu Yunlong (许云龙), Deputy Manager of the North China Branch of Lubricant Company, introduced.
Providing customers with better products can also reduce grease consumption. Compared with ordinary grease, the high-temperature grease HP-R used in pumping units has the characteristics of high-temperature stability and long life, and the pumping unit filling time is extended from twice a year to once every two years.
In addition to cultivating key industries and promoting cost reduction and efficiency increase for customers, Lubricant Company also actively overcomes technical problems to help customers expand their markets.
Negative gas-analyzing transformer oil can effectively solve the problem of hydrogen produced when electrical equipment experiences local overheating or local discharge, thereby eliminating safety hazards such as equipment explosions. However, achieving negative gas analysis is technically difficult, and similar foreign oil products are expensive.
When serving a high-voltage AC-DC mutual inductor company in Jiangsu (江苏), Pu Jicheng (朴吉成), the technical service负责人 of the Special Oil Branch of Lubricant Company, learned that the company's products had overseas demand and needed to use negative gas-analyzing transformer oil, but there were no similar products available in China at that time.
To this end, the Special Oil Branch of Lubricant Company formed a team and successfully developed high-performance negative gas-analyzing transformer oil through experiments and formula adjustments, and also obtained the opportunity to enter the international high-end engineering supply chain.
"The delivery of products is also the delivery of services." Pu Jicheng (朴吉成) believes that the key to transforming from "selling products" to "providing overall lubrication solutions" lies in providing full life cycle value, "not only delivering a barrel of oil, but also adding full-chain services such as testing, analysis, operation and maintenance, and digital management."
Serving the Hainan Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II Unit 3 project of Harbin Electric Corporation (海南昌江核电二期3号机组项目), technical exchanges were conducted around the lubrication system characteristics and operating conditions of supercritical units to achieve problem response within 30 minutes and solution formation within 4 hours; serving the equipment lubrication management system of Fujian Sangang Group (福建三钢集团), the management and maintenance channels for lubricating oil entering the factory, use, maintenance, and post-processing were opened up, saving more than 1 million yuan in testing-related costs alone each year... Through the development of service-oriented manufacturing, Lubricant Company itself has also achieved better development. Since 2022, sales, revenue, and profit have all increased comprehensively, and profit in 2024 increased by 52% year-on-year.
"In the process of developing service-oriented manufacturing, R&D personnel can have more contact with customers and understand equipment, so as to develop lubricating materials that are more suitable for the market and more adaptable to needs." Ma Zongli (马宗立), Secretary of the Party Committee and Executive Director of Lubricant Company, said that the company will continue to improve service quality, deepen value co-creation, and build a multi-win industrial ecosystem.
Shaangu Group (陕鼓集团)——
Being a Good "Energy Nanny" for Industrial Enterprises
By Zhang Danhua (张丹华), reporter of this newspaper
Not only can it customize and produce large-scale power equipment systems, but it can also provide users with full life cycle system solutions. Transforming from production-oriented manufacturing to service-oriented manufacturing, Shaanxi Blower (Group) Co., Ltd. (陕西鼓风机（集团）有限公司), with more than 50 years of history, has gradually grown into a major national equipment manufacturing enterprise focusing on compressor manufacturing and industrial services.
Where is "service-oriented manufacturing" reflected? In Shaangu Group's "smart brain" - the full life cycle intelligent remote monitoring and diagnosis platform, the reporter found the answer.
Two large screens, one showing the operation of Shaangu Energy Interconnection Island Global Operation Center, "staring" at the comprehensive energy utilization of Shaangu Lintong Intelligent Manufacturing Base, such as power supply, heating, cooling, sewage treatment, and reclaimed water utilization. The other shows the Industrial Service Support Center, which displays the operation of more than 8,000 sets of equipment from more than 2,000 customers worldwide in real time.
On the large screen, green, yellow, and red light spots flash in real time. "The data is updated every 3 seconds, green is normal, yellow is warning, and red is alarm, which is exactly the same as what customers see on site." Xie Yongkang (谢永康), Deputy General Manager of Shaangu Group, told reporters.
Click on the data of a compressor unit of a certain enterprise on the screen, and the shaft center trajectory diagram and spectrum diagram pop up immediately. "This is like doing an 'electrocardiogram' for the equipment." Xie Yongkang (谢永康) explained that in the background, there are more than 200 professionals analyzing data in real time, giving timely warnings of faults, and providing full-process energy efficiency diagnosis and solutions. The Shaangu maintenance service team actively cooperates and resolves risks. "We use digital twin technology and intelligent analysis technology to provide users with remote monitoring and predictive maintenance services, reduce unnecessary downtime, and save users a lot of maintenance costs. Now, many steel, chemical, and energy companies regard Shaangu as an 'energy nanny'."
Industrial intelligent service is a key support for Shaangu Group's transformation to service-oriented manufacturing. At present, Shaangu Group's industrial intelligent service has been expanded to 13 models, including full life cycle health management of large equipment, condition monitoring and remote online intelligent diagnosis of large rotating machinery, and AR industrial service support.
Not satisfied with providing a single device, but delving into the entire process of energy and chemical production, providing full life cycle system services such as process optimization, energy management, and intelligent operation and maintenance, is the main idea of Shaangu's promotion of service-oriented manufacturing. At the same time, they also actively apply new technologies, develop new products, and promote new solutions to better meet customer needs.
In the general assembly workshop of Xi'an Shaangu Power Co., Ltd. (西安陕鼓动力股份有限公司), the reporter saw Shaangu Group's "star product" - the axial compressor. Its maximum air volume per hour can reach 1.2 million cubic meters, which is equivalent to filling a standard football field area and a 3-meter-high space with compressed air in one minute, with an efficiency of up to 92%.
In the field of steel smelting, this "industrial heart" is crucial. "To refine iron ore into iron, a large amount of gas needs to be passed through coke to generate carbon monoxide. At this time, a compressor is needed to take air from the atmosphere, pressurize it, and send it into the blast furnace." Liu Zhong (刘忠), Chief Engineer of Shaangu Group, told reporters that the role of the axial compressor is to provide "high flow," while the centrifugal compressor relies on "axial intake and radial exhaust" to provide "high pressure." The compressor unit combining the two has become Shaangu's "ace solution" for solving industrial energy consumption problems. At present, Shaangu has supplied more than 2,600 sets of axial compressors to the world, ranking first in the world in terms of quantity.
Originating from manufacturing and surpassing manufacturing. Shaangu Group is accelerating the transformation of service-oriented manufacturing and gradually forming a business model with system solutions as the center and value-added services such as equipment, EPC, services, operation, finance, and intelligence developing in coordination. "We must focus on our main responsibilities and main business, comprehensively deepen the transformation of service-oriented manufacturing, strengthen technological innovation and core equipment capabilities, and accelerate the cultivation of new advantages in high-end equipment manufacturing and digital intelligence business." Ren Kuang (任矿), Chairman of Shaangu Group, said.
Oupai Home Furnishing (欧派家居)——
Making "Whole House Customization" Transparent and Efficient
By Wang Zheng (王政), reporter of this newspaper
On October 8, the Oupai Home Furnishing exhibition hall in Baiyun District, Guangzhou (广州白云区欧派家居展示大厅) was bustling with people. Ms. Wu (吴女士)'s family, who will soon be taking possession of their house, sat around the designer and made modification requests to the 3D design drawing generated on the computer, "Change the bed in the small bedroom to 1.5 meters wide, widen the bedside cabinet..." The designer clicked the mouse lightly, and the 3D design drawing changed instantly.
"Choosing whole house customization is for its convenience." Ms. Wu (吴女士) told reporters that her new house in Liwan District, Guangzhou (广州荔湾区) is a 79-square-meter finely decorated small three-bedroom apartment. After the Oupai designer came to the door to accurately measure the size, it only took one day to produce a 3D rendering based on the decoration style selected by Ms. Wu (吴女士). In order to create more storage space, Ms. Wu (吴女士) consulted many design plans online. This on-site communication realized all the personalized requirements she put forward.
"In a few months, after the artificial intelligence (AI) design assistant is launched, it will be more convenient for consumers to design independently." Yang Qisong (杨启松), Director of the Information Center of Oupai Home Furnishing, opened the mobile phone applet and demonstrated the AI drawing function being tested internally by the company. Take a photo of the room, select from 8 decoration styles or 15 Oupai home decoration series, and a beautiful rendering will be generated in just a few seconds. Click the light effect optimization option, and three different light effects of daytime, sunset, and night are clearly presented. Not only that, hard decorations such as ceiling, wall, and floor, and soft decorations such as dining chairs and sofas can also be replaced by AI.
AI drawing is inseparable from home decoration big data. Yang Qisong (杨启松) introduced that more than 7,000 Oupai stores will add 100,000 home decoration renderings every day, and as many as 300,000 during peak periods. It is precisely based on the massive design solutions accumulated by the design software for more than 10 years that Oupai has launched Zhijia Cloud, realizing C2M (from consumer to producer) design-production-installation full-link digitalization.
"With the improvement of the living standards of residents in our country, consumers' demand for personalized home furnishing solutions, for large home furnishings with cross-category, unified style, and functional coordination is increasing, and they also pay more attention to smooth docking throughout the process." Zhu Yaojun (朱耀军), Vice President of Oupai Home Furnishing Group, told reporters that in the past, in addition to basic decoration such as slotting and wiring being the responsibility of the construction team, consumers also had to connect with different manufacturers and service providers of doors and windows, floors, cabinets, bathrooms, lamps, kitchen appliances, and soft decorations, making it difficult to achieve easy, time-saving, and labor-saving "one-stop decoration." To this end, Oupai has expanded the concept and practice of customization from the original "overall kitchen" to more home furnishing fields.
In 2007, Oupai proposed the "whole house customization" strategy. In the past 18 years, Oupai has gone through four stages: whole house customization, large home furnishing 1.0, large home furnishing 2.0, and large home furnishing 3.0, gradually realizing the transformation of business model from "customization" to "customization + finished products" and then to "customization + finished products + decoration."
"Whole house customization is the expansion of home decoration customization from a single cabinet to multiple categories such as wardrobes, wooden doors, kitchen appliances, and soft decorations, while large home furnishing is the embedding of services into the entire chain of home decoration." Zhu Yaojun (朱耀军) said that this is a systematic project. In 2015, Oupai pioneered the "flexible large-scale non-standard customization" management system, which solved the problem of large-scale production of non-standard customization.
Today, when you come to the furniture cabinet body workshop in the Oupai manufacturing base in Qingyuan, Guangdong (广东清远欧派制造基地家居柜身一车间), you can hardly see any workers. The three major processes of blanking, edge banding, and row drilling are all automatically completed by machines. "Oupai has built a large-scale non-standard customized home furnishing support technology platform." Zhong Yang (钟杨), General Manager of Qingyuan Oupai Home Furnishing, introduced that by integrating data from more than 20 systems such as design, orders, production, logistics, and services, corporate management can grasp indicators such as order delivery cycle and quality pass rate of factories across the country in real time, realizing scientific decision-making and dynamic scheduling.
Not only that, by incorporating core suppliers, logistics companies, and installation service providers into a unified digital ecosystem, order status, inventory information, logistics tracking, and installation progress have all achieved full-link transparency. After the consumer places an order, the system can automatically notify the sheet supplier to prepare materials and plan the optimal delivery route for logistics vehicles, greatly reducing communication costs and waiting time.
"Oupai Home Furnishing is entering the second stage of digital transformation and has officially embarked on the AI strategy." Zhu Yaojun (朱耀军) said that Oupai will comprehensively upgrade the company's digital operation and intelligent operation by introducing AI technology, and provide customers with customized home furnishing solutions of "what you see is what you get, what you feel is what you want, design is manufacturing, and manufacturing is service."
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Since the new era, service-oriented manufacturing has been continuously innovating and developing in Chinese enterprises' practices. At present, it has been widely used in equipment manufacturing, consumer goods, electronic information, raw materials and other manufacturing fields, covering 36 of the 41 major industrial categories and 161 of the 207 medium categories.
According to the "Global Service-oriented Manufacturing Development Index (2024)", China's service-oriented manufacturing development level has entered the world's first echelon, but it still faces problems such as inadequate understanding, unbalanced development, and weak supply capacity of key technologies. We must seize the key to promoting the innovative development of service-oriented manufacturing and promote the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and modern service industries.
There are several main tasks: strengthen the tackling of key common technologies for service-oriented manufacturing, explore new business forms, new models, and new scenarios, and promote the transformation, application, iterative upgrading of tackling achievements; stimulate the development vitality of business entities, and actively cultivate leading enterprises, leading brands, and transformation solution providers; encourage local governments to focus on characteristic and advantageous industries to take the lead in piloting, and build service-oriented manufacturing highlands; strengthen the enabling role of productive service industries and improve the technical promotion service system; promote the construction of a service-oriented manufacturing standard system, strengthen policy support and talent cultivation, improve public services and international cooperation; consolidate the development foundation of service-oriented manufacturing, strengthen the construction of new information technology facilities, develop new service scenarios driven by artificial intelligence, and enhance the supply capacity of industrial data elements.
China's manufacturing industry has complete categories and a complete industrial system, and has a huge market size and rich application scenarios, which provides a solid foundation for the development of service-oriented manufacturing. We must grasp the direction and seize the opportunity to promote the construction of a modern industrial system through the innovative development of service-oriented manufacturing.
(The author is a researcher at the Institute of Industrial Economics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院), and this article was compiled by Liu Wenxin (刘温馨), a reporter from this newspaper.)
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"Rather be clumsy than clever, rather be simple than flashy" should become the guiding principle for the vast number of scientific researchers in our country in their pursuit of knowledge and academic research. Only by adopting a down-to-earth attitude to conduct solid research, and by investing patriotic sentiments and aspirations into scientific research, can we truly push China's scientific and technological endeavors to a higher level.
As one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century, Mr. Yang Zhenning (杨振宁) devoted himself wholeheartedly and tirelessly to his work, leaving an indelible mark on the history of modern physics and science as a whole. His favorite motto is "Rather be clumsy than clever, rather be simple than flashy," which is both his academic and life attitude.
This "clumsiness" is academic focus, the ability to thoroughly understand complex matters and to solidify uncertain things. Yang Zhenning's (杨振宁) "clumsiness" is a series of visible "hard work."
At the University of Chicago, he spent 20 months doing experimental physics, failing countless times, but never giving up easily. Later, turning to theoretical physics, he and Li Zhengdao (李政道) deduced the law of parity non-conservation, relying not on a "flash of inspiration," but on "smelling out the flaws" from subtle contradictions in a large amount of experimental data. They repeatedly deduced, boldly venturing and bravely trying in the "no man's land," ultimately completely changing human understanding. The "Yang-Mills gauge theory," considered one of the most important basic physical theories, is not a quick success, but the result of more than 10 years of hard work.
For Yang Zhenning (杨振宁), the value of science lies in breaking conventions and pursuing truth, but also in dedicated research and tireless pursuit. He said, "There is no future in speculation and opportunism; academic research must be honest and down-to-earth."
This "simplicity" is a patriotic feeling for the country and an unchanged original intention to teach and educate people. From Tsinghua Garden (清华园) in his childhood, the Southwest Associated University (西南联大) during the war, to becoming internationally renowned overseas, Yang Zhenning (杨振宁) has always been concerned about his motherland, seeking every possible opportunity to serve the country. For decades, Yang Zhenning (杨振宁) has been tirelessly traveling around, in order to make China's scientific progress faster.
After returning to Tsinghua University (清华大学), at the age of 82, he still insisted on teaching "General Physics" to undergraduates. He also donated US$1 million in cash and raised more than US$15 million to attract outstanding scholars from home and abroad, regarding the establishment of the Institute for Advanced Study at Tsinghua University (清华大学高等研究院) as "the last worthwhile thing to do in his life." On the wall of "Gui Gen Ju (归根居)" (Returning Home Residence), a five-character poem written by Yang Zhenning (杨振宁) is always hung: "The Divine Land has a new sky, the homeland has a heavy mission. Students have soaring ambitions, I will be a guiding pine."
Yang Zhenning (杨振宁) had already proven himself, but still chose to love the motherland simply and to be a simple person. He poured this simple emotion into every bit of teaching and learning. Ge Molin (葛墨林), an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) and professor at the Nankai University (南开大学) Chen省身 (Chen Xingshen) Mathematical Institute, who has been associated with him for nearly half a century, always remembers Yang Zhenning's (杨振宁) words: "We want simple things, not superficial things."
The universe does not deceive people, and formulas do not recognize cleverness. Yang Zhenning's (杨振宁) life experience and the saying "Rather be clumsy than clever, rather be simple than flashy" both tell us an **颠扑不破** (diān pū bù pò - "overturn not break," refers to an irrefutable truth) truth: "Clumsiness" to the extreme is actually the most clever; "simplicity" to the depths reveals true essence.
Great scientific discoveries are often rooted in excellent scientific qualities. True long-termism is often hidden in those "clumsy efforts."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that we should aim at the forefront of world science and technology, seize major trends, make the first move, lay a good foundation, reserve for the long term, be willing to sit on the "cold bench," and be brave to be tree planters and well diggers, to achieve major breakthroughs in forward-looking basic research and leading original achievements, and consolidate the foundation for building a world-class power in science and technology.
China's scientific and technological development has reached today, and the "long boards" of running alongside and leading are increasing. The more we reach some basic and cutting-edge fields, the more we need to put in the "clumsy effort" of "being willing to sit on the cold bench for ten years." "Rather be clumsy than clever, rather be simple than flashy" should become the guiding principle for the vast number of scientific researchers in our country in their pursuit of knowledge and academic research. Only by adopting a down-to-earth attitude to conduct solid research, and by investing patriotic sentiments and aspirations into scientific research, can we truly push China's scientific and technological endeavors to a higher level.
For more people, in the current era of rapid scientific and technological development and an increasingly fast pace of life, the pursuit of "cleverness" and "flashiness" has a strong appeal—wanting to be glamorous, wanting to become famous overnight, wanting to be the first to succeed... However, such "short, flat, and fast" foundations are not solid. Only by abandoning浮躁 (fúzào - restless; impetuous), returning to the original, and being honest, can we make our life path wider and realize our life value in the great cause of advancing Chinese-style modernization.
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According to our sources, the Suizhong (Hebei-Liaoning Border) to Panjin section reconstruction and expansion project of the Beijing-Harbin Expressway (京哈高速公路) was opened to traffic recently after 3 years of construction, marking the official opening of China's first long-distance ten-lane expressway. The Beijing-Harbin Expressway is an important part of the national "Five Vertical and Seven Horizontal" national highway trunk line and a major artery for highway transportation in Northeast China. Since its completion and opening to traffic in 2000, the average daily traffic flow of the original two-way six-lane Shenyang-Shanhaiguan section, which has been in service for 22 years, has reached 44,000 vehicles, of which trucks account for more than half, and the carrying capacity is becoming saturated. This reconstruction and expansion project uses the existing Beijing-Harbin Expressway for the 222-kilometer main line, expanding it from a two-way six-lane to a two-way ten-lane, which will greatly improve the channel's traffic capacity, optimize the regional transportation pattern, and promote the construction of the Liaoning (辽宁) Coastal Economic Belt and the integration of western Liaoning into the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) coordinated development strategy.
(Han Xin (韩鑫))
Symposium Held to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the China Western Research and Development Promotion Association
According to our sources, a symposium celebrating the 30th anniversary of the China Western Research and Development Promotion Association (中国西部研究与发展促进会) (referred to as "西促会") was held in Beijing (北京) recently. The symposium, themed "Striving for Thirty Years and Making Contributions in the New Era," summarized the experiences accumulated in promoting western development in China and gathered wisdom for high-quality western development in the new era. Since its establishment 30 years ago, the China Western Research and Development Promotion Association has served national strategies in multiple dimensions, promoted regional coordinated development, and helped the development of emerging industries, forging ahead on the journey of serving the west and promoting development.
The participating guests believed that the development of the western region is constantly reaching new levels. All parties should unite their efforts, focus on national strategic needs, and show new achievements in promoting the formation of new quality productive forces, strengthening ecological and environmental protection, and promoting national unity and progress, so as to inject new impetus into the high-quality development of the western region.
(Wang Yunshan (王云杉))
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The catering industry is connected to people's dining tables on one end and economic development on the other, making it an important industry for people's livelihoods. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局), in June of this year, national catering revenue increased by 0.9% year-on-year; catering revenue of units above the designated size decreased by 0.4% year-on-year. Many catering operators lamented that "the catering industry is too difficult." From January to September, catering revenue was 4.0989 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.3%. During the recent National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, catering market data in many parts of the country reached new highs. Business Big Data monitoring by the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) showed that during the holiday, the sales of key retail and catering enterprises nationwide increased by 2.7% year-on-year on a comparable basis.
Some industry insiders use "ice and fire" to describe this year's catering industry. What is the current situation of the catering industry? What difficulties do catering stores face? Where are the new growth points in catering consumption? With these questions in mind, reporters conducted investigations in some cities.
Continuous Innovation of Consumption Scenarios
Events, interactive performances, online live broadcasts, etc., have enriched the product supply and service experience of the catering industry.
Around 7 p.m. on a Saturday night, the small square in the Xinanli Historical District (熙南里历史街区) of Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏) was filled with people. This is the second venue of the "Su Super League" (苏超), where the match between Nanjing and Xuzhou (徐州) will be broadcast on a large screen. On both sides of the square, stalls selling snacks, drinks, etc., are lined up, attracting many people to eat and watch.
Many restaurants in the nearby blocks are also very popular. Walking into a restaurant called "Pingzi" (瓶子), you can see that the same event is being played on the big screen, and all 24 tables and 15 private rooms are full. "Revenue in June fell by 1/3 year-on-year, which was really worrying at that time," said Shen Ying (沈莹), the owner of the restaurant. "In order to seize the traffic of the 'Su Super League,' the restaurant launched promotional activities such as fan packages, and beverage gifts were given with ticket stubs. Consumption reaching a certain amount could also receive a Su Super League cultural and creative keychain. The restaurant has been doing very well in the past few months. Tourists and fans have come, and the closing time of 9:30 p.m. has been repeatedly postponed, and it is often open until after midnight on weekends."
Policy support, event promotion, catering stores have new ideas.
A relevant person in charge of the Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Commerce (南京市商务局) introduced that in order to boost consumption and promote the integrated development of culture, commerce, tourism, sports, and health, during the "Su Super League" Nanjing competition area from June to October, superimposed with the Nanjing International Beer Festival, multiple departments organized and carried out consumer promotion activities such as themed markets, special events, merchant promotions, and characteristic blocks.
The Chaotiangong Merchants Association (朝天宫商户协会) in the Xinjiekou Business District (新街口商圈) of Nanjing also simultaneously planned the "Taste Delicious Food with Su Super League" event. "We distributed 5,000 event posters in the Olympic Sports Center (奥体中心) and popular scenic spots to attract fans to the Xinjiekou Business District, and then organized second venues with a full atmosphere in blocks such as Xinanli. Many small shops set up stalls and external displays to attract in-store consumption. Each store will hang up a Nanjing tourist map including themselves," said Cui Jie (崔洁), secretary-general of the association. "Through the integration of culture and tourism, these small catering stores have also become a part of the 'Su Super League industry.'"
Scene innovation, interactive performances, dining experience has new ideas.
The door is closed, isolating the hustle and bustle of modern streets. Stepping into the "Shu Guo Yan" (蜀国宴) Sichuan restaurant near Beihu Ecological Park (北湖生态公园) in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), sitting down and looking up, on the stage in the center of the hall, the lights are pouring down, and the water sleeves are flying. In front of the dining table, celadon bowls are placed, wooden chopsticks are extended, and a piece of crispy lotus root is picked up, as thin as cicada wings, and the taste is spicy and fresh.
From a monthly decline in turnover to a surge in popularity during the National Day, this Sichuan restaurant has made a gorgeous transformation. "After more than two months of transformation, business has been much better. Now there are nearly 200 people every day. In the past, there would only be more customers on weekends and holidays," said Zou Yangjiu (邹扬久), the person in charge of "Shu Guo Yan," while filming a performance video, smiling.
This restaurant used to be the first choice for neighbors to hold wedding banquets and birthday parties. The hall was often crowded with people, and the air was filled with the spicy taste of boiled beef and the pungent aroma of boiling peppercorns. However, with the opening of four or five new-style wedding and birthday banquet Sichuan restaurants around, the source of customers of "Shu Guo Yan" was also diverted. "For a while, the passenger flow even dropped by half. Our traditional banquets, which we were proud of, gradually lost their appeal," Zou Yangjiu admitted frankly.
To break through, seek innovation. Zou Yangjiu directly moved Sichuan's unique cultural charm to the dining table. "Our theme is 'a show, a meal, traveling through five thousand years.' The performance is based on the journey of a foreign friend Mike and the panda 'Xiao Hua' (小花), leading everyone into historical time and space, providing diners with an immersive experience in the process of tasting Sichuan cuisine."
The programs in the store will also be adjusted according to customer feedback. At present, the more popular one is "Bring in the Wine" (将进酒), in which the actor playing Li Bai (李白) will interact with consumers in the holographic projection. Zou Yangjiu said: "Compared with the low point in the past, the restaurant's turnover has more than doubled now."
Taking short videos, online live broadcasts, catering operations have new ways to play.
"The short video platform is an important marketing channel for us. Everyone in the store is an IP. By sharing the daily life of the store on the short video platform, online interaction, and offline diversion, we drive hot pot consumption," introduced Liu Fan (刘凡), the founder of Chengdu Luo Er Hot Pot (成都罗二火锅). "We started from a small store with only 17 tables and expanded to more than 60 stores. Through online operation, we have broken a new path in the hot pot track with serious homogeneous competition in Sichuan and Chongqing (川渝)."
In August of this year, Luo Er Hot Pot also conducted a large-scale live broadcast for two consecutive days, with a total intended transaction amount of more than 10 million yuan. Liu Fan said: "Guiding potential customers to physical stores and influencing consumer choices will help promote the dual improvement of brand and sales."
In June of this year, the Implementation Plan for Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Catering Industry in Sichuan Province (四川省促进餐饮业高质量发展实施方案) was released. Focusing on cultivating consumption hotspots, the plan gave specific directions for creating new catering consumption scenarios, supporting various places to use carriers such as business districts, pedestrian streets, and commercial complexes to cultivate a batch of experiential, immersive, and interactive catering consumption places. Research and judge the market transformation trend, actively adjust business strategies, and meet the needs of mass consumption by enriching product supply, optimizing service experience, and innovating consumption scenarios.
Opportunities and Challenges Coexist
Reduced income, increased costs, and fierce competition have compressed the profit margins of many catering stores.
Old brands demolished private rooms and changed them into scattered seats, chain restaurants changed private rooms into open kitchens, and some restaurants simply canceled private rooms and only left semi-open booths... Reporters found in a survey that in some cities, some restaurants choose to reduce private rooms.
"The profit structure of high-end catering is facing reshaping." The person in charge of a restaurant in Nanjing introduced that since May of this year, the number of business banquet orders has decreased by about 40%, and the proportion of liquor revenue has decreased by more than 20%.
When interviewed in the Xinjiekou Business District of Nanjing, many restaurant owners admitted that the demand for work banquets with high per capita consumption has decreased significantly, and the occupancy rate of private rooms has decreased significantly.
Industry insiders analyzed that in the past, the catering industry circulated the saying that "scattered tables attract popularity, and private rooms make profits." Private rooms, with their privacy and exclusive services, have become the first choice for business banquets and high-end gatherings, and are also an important source of profit for catering stores. Now, some restaurants choose to reduce the number of private rooms, not because the restaurant has lost "face," but because the catering industry is transforming from "competing for pomp" to "calculating carefully" and from "emphasizing face" to "emphasizing efficiency."
Transformation, the pressure comes from increased labor costs.
"The labor cost of each employee in the store has increased by nearly 2,000 yuan per month. I am also planning to readjust the employment structure and adjust the ratio of full-time and part-time employees according to different time periods," admitted the owner of a noodle restaurant in Nanjing. On September 1, the Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Labor Dispute Cases (II) (《最高人民法院关于审理劳动争议案件适用法律问题的解释（二）》) came into effect. If the employer and the employee agree or the employee promises the employer not to pay social insurance premiums, the agreement or promise shall be invalid. If the employee terminates the labor contract on the grounds that the employer has not paid social insurance premiums in accordance with the law, and requests the employer to pay economic compensation, the people's court shall support it in accordance with the law.
According to the China Hotel Association's (中国饭店协会) "2025 China Catering Industry Annual Report" (《2025中国餐饮业年度报告》), in 2024, the average proportion of labor costs to operating income reached 22.2%. Experts believe that although the standardization of social security has increased the cost of enterprises, it may not be a bad thing for the development of the industry in the long run. The regulatory authorities are mainly to protect the rights and interests of workers. A sound social security system can improve the work stability of employees and reduce personnel mobility. Those enterprises with extensive management and relying on low-cost competition may face difficulties, while those enterprises that pay attention to quality and operate in a standardized manner will have the opportunity to occupy a larger share in the market.
The pressure also comes from online competition. "I hope to attract customers to the store to eat barbecue through participating in the takeaway platform activities. Now, online competition is becoming more and more fierce, which will definitely affect offline consumption," said Zhao Jun (赵军), the owner of a barbecue restaurant in Shanghai (上海).
Since the beginning of this year, major platforms have launched a new round of "takeaway war." Since May, the State Administration for Market Regulation (国家市场监督管理总局) has repeatedly interviewed relevant platforms, requiring them to strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, strictly implement the main responsibility, further standardize promotional activities, and rationally participate in competition. On August 1, the three major takeaway platforms spoke out, jointly calling for the standardization of industry competition order.
Song Xiaoxi (宋小溪), vice president of the China Hotel Association, believes that although the "takeaway war" can trigger an explosive growth in transaction volume in the short term, data shows that this low-price disorderly competition is easy to disrupt consumers' perception of normal prices, generate price anchoring effect, and then lead to a long-term decline in per capita consumption, which cannot bring long-term benefits to the industry, but will damage the expectations and confidence of the industry and the consumer market.
Reduced income, increased costs, and fierce competition have compressed the profit margins of many catering stores. While facing challenges, we must see the opportunities in the catering industry.
"Based on the frequency of customer orders, we launched preferential packages combining popular items and fried eggs. In response to the problem of single varieties, we also launched seasonal snacks, such as pig trotter soup in winter and sweet water noodles in summer. At the same time, we extended the business hours to 3 a.m. to meet the needs of surrounding residents for late-night snacks," introduced He Ran (贺然), the person in charge of Chengdu Qingyun Noodle Restaurant (成都庆云面馆). After hard work, the brand noodle restaurant went from a 50% drop in daily turnover to selling more than 300,000 bowls of noodles a year, achieving a "reversal."
The China Hotel Association's research found that fast food snacks show strong resilience, which reflects that products with high cost performance and strong standardization are more advantageous in attracting repeat purchases and cultivating long-term consumption habits, and can show stronger resilience in a changing market.
Continuously Looking for New Growth Points
In the context of the digital economy, "small store type + high turnover + digital operation" will become an effective path to break the situation.
"Now when we go out to eat, more and more restaurant kitchens have replaced the walls with glass, so it is clear at a glance whether it is clean or not, and our people can rest assured." Nowadays, consumers have found that the kitchens of many restaurants have changed. In the past, the door was labeled "The back kitchen is an important place, and idlers are not allowed to enter," but now a sign with "Sunshine operation, please supervise" is hung on the side of the glass wall.
Food is the most important thing for the people, and safety is the first priority for food. Safety and reassurance are the bottom line of the catering industry. In March of this year, some catering chain stores were exposed to problems such as substandard hygiene in the back kitchen, which aroused widespread concern. People look forward to the introduction of effective measures to strengthen the food safety supervision of chain catering and effectively protect the "safety on the tip of the tongue."
"You can't just open a store and not manage it! You can't just charge fees and not take responsibility!" The State Administration for Market Regulation issued a warning to the majority of catering chain enterprises. Not long ago, the State Administration for Market Regulation released the "Supervision and Management Regulations on Catering Service Chain Enterprises Implementing the Main Responsibility for Food Safety" (《餐饮服务连锁企业落实食品安全主体责任监督管理规定》), which clearly stipulates that the main responsibility for food safety must be tightened and implemented, focusing on all participating subjects such as the enterprise headquarters, branches, central kitchens, and stores, as well as all important links such as procurement, processing and production, storage, and distribution, and effectively preventing food safety risks.
Food safety is not only the bottom line of the catering industry, but also the golden key to development.
Some catering stores have reported that through the transformation of "Internet + bright kitchen and bright stove" and participation in the "You Order, I Inspect" activity, the food safety of their own stores has been truly seen by consumers, which has significantly driven the popularity of the store.
As soon as the lunch period ended, in the Jinge Private Kitchen (金哥私房菜) on Jianye Road (建邺路) in Nanjing, the employees were even busier: writing copy, shooting videos, being anchors... interacting with fans on the short video platform.
"Good wine is also afraid of deep alleys." Restaurant owner Jin Zhong (金忠) told reporters that in order to open up the situation and attract customers, he specially went to the Jiangsu Provincial Internet Association (江苏省互联网协会) to participate in online live broadcast training, and under the matchmaking of Chaotiangong Street (朝天宫街道), he invited a new media operation company to plan, invited food bloggers to explore the store, and trained the store staff into "internet celebrity anchors," some telling jokes, some doing imitations, and gradually had a fixed fan base online. After 2 months of operation, the store's short video account has 55,000 fans, and the store's revenue has gradually increased.
The China Hotel Association analyzed that the catering industry has a low entry threshold and fierce industry competition, and survival of the fittest is the norm. In the context of the digital economy, the traditional model of relying solely on dine-in is risky, and "small store type + high turnover + digital operation" will become an effective path to break the situation. It is recommended that practitioners in the catering industry focus on scene innovation, non-meal time development, and building "satellite stores," etc., and reduce costs through digital technology empowerment.
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The China Pavilion is "not just a pavilion about China, but a pavilion about 'China and the World.'"
Recently, at the award ceremony of the Osaka World Expo in Japan, the China Pavilion, organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会) on behalf of the Chinese government, won the Gold Award for Large Self-Built Pavilion Presentation from the Bureau International des Expositions (国际展览局). This weighty gold award not only represents a historic breakthrough for China in winning its first laurel in a comprehensive World Expo held overseas, but also embodies the unique charm of Chinese civilization and demonstrates China's sincere commitment to building a shared future with the world.
Behind this gold award is a wonderful dialogue between traditional culture and modern civilization. From the stunning debut of Zhejiang Huzhou silk at the first London World Expo in 1851 to the gradual unfolding of the "Chinese Bamboo Slips" (中华书简) at the Osaka World Expo, China's exhibition journey spanning more than 170 years has never ceased its exploration of the roots of civilization. At the Osaka World Expo, the China Pavilion, inspired by "Chinese Bamboo Slips" and shaped like an unfolding scroll, has attracted much attention. The China Pavilion uses an area of approximately 3,500 square meters as a canvas, transforming classic poems inscribed in five scripts—seal script (篆), clerical script (隶), running script (行), and regular script (楷)—into cultural symbols on the facade, presenting them as a long scroll of traditional Chinese bamboo slips. The China Pavilion perfectly embodies the continuous inheritance of traditional culture. The exhibition area concept of "harmony between man and nature" echoes the historical flow of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System (都江堰水利工程), and the realistic practice of "green mountains and clear waters" is mutually confirmed by the ecological restoration achievements of the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠), allowing thousands of years of civilization to rejuvenate in the contemporary development practice of China. This narrative method that blends ancient and modern not only preserves the roots of culture but also endows traditional civilization with modern vitality, becoming a window for the world to understand China.
Behind this gold award is a deep integration of technological strength and development concepts. The World Expo is an arena for countries to showcase their comprehensive strength. The China Pavilion's success is inseparable from the support of hardcore technology and the guidance of green concepts. In the "Endless Life" exhibition area, visitors can interact with videos sent by Shenzhou-19 (神舟十九号) astronauts from the Tiangong space station (天宫空间站), watch precious images taken by "Hero of Manned Deep Submersibles" Tang Jialing (唐嘉陵) at a depth of 7,062 meters in the Jiaolong submersible (蛟龙号) experience cabin, and unlock the key to the future of the city from the smart city sand table integrated with eight networks. The entire China Pavilion building itself is also a display of technology—combining bamboo and steel structures and using low-carbon, carbon-fixing bamboo products, embodying the concept of green construction, which not only demonstrates the hard power of "Made in China" but also conveys China's firm determination to pursue high-quality development.
Behind this gold award is the emotional resonance and shared responsibility between China and the world. The essence of the World Expo is the encounter of civilizations and the intersection of ideas. The success of the China Pavilion lies in transcending the limitations of "self-display" and constructing a dialogue space between "China and the World." Since its opening, the China Pavilion has received more than 1.9 million visitors, with an average daily audience of over 10,000, including more than 280 dignitaries and celebrities from more than 90 countries and regions, making it a veritable "traffic champion" in the Osaka Expo Park. Visitors experience cultural integration through multilingual interactions with "AI Sun Wukong," and imagine the common space future of mankind in front of lunar soil samples... As Dimitri Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions, said, the China Pavilion is "not just a pavilion about China, but a pavilion about 'China and the World.'" The story of symbiosis it tells and the concept of win-win cooperation it conveys allow different civilizations to enhance consensus and exchange mutual learning in mutual understanding.
When the verse "A single flower does not make spring, a hundred flowers blooming bring spring to the garden" shines brightly on the "Chinese Bamboo Slips," when China's green development plan resonates on the World Expo stage, the significance of this World Expo gold award has long surpassed the honor itself. It witnesses the continuous vitality of Chinese civilization, carries the responsibility of a major country's development, and heralds a beautiful future of co-existence and common prosperity for human civilization. On the road of mutual learning among civilizations, China will continue to embrace the world with an open attitude and use practical actions to write more exciting chapters in jointly promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Return to TopChina Supply and Marketing Group Guarantees Stable Production and Increased Income of Autumn Grain
Since mid-September, during the autumn grain harvest season, China Supply and Marketing Group has cumulatively dispatched more than 20,000 grassroots agricultural service outlets and more than 1,300 service personnel to stick to the front line, comprehensively guaranteeing the stable production and increased income of autumn grain. In Henan (河南), Anhui (安徽) and other places, China National Agricultural Means of Production Group Co., Ltd. (中国农业生产资料集团有限公司), affiliated to China Supply and Marketing Group, has deployed more than 1,500 sets of agricultural machinery and equipment and formed professional operation teams to ensure the autumn grain harvest. At present, China Farm Service Centers in Anhui, Jiangxi (江西), Hubei (湖北) and other places have completed more than 1.6 million mu of autumn grain harvesting operations, and drying, baling and subsequent land preparation are being advanced in an orderly manner. Next, agricultural technicians will be organized to go deep into the fields to accurately guide autumn sowing and planting, and go all out to ensure a bumper harvest of grain throughout the year.
(Qi Zhiming (齐志明))
China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (中国出口信用保险公司) Releases "Country Risk Analysis Report"
Recently, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation released the 2025 "Country Risk Analysis Report" and its accompanying global risk map in Beijing (北京).
When interpreting the report, the relevant person in charge of China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation pointed out that at present, China's foreign economy and trade show strong resilience, and have formed systematic advantages and opportunities in multiple dimensions. At present, Chinese enterprises have accumulated rich experience in dealing with economic and trade frictions, deepened cooperation in the Global South has opened up new development space, diversified market success paradigms continue to emerge, and the growth of service trade is strong with new momentum. Looking forward to 2026, the economic development of different countries will diverge, and more attention should be paid to the dynamics of risk changes, the importance of credit risk management, and the steady advancement of investment projects.
(Luo Shanshan (罗珊珊))
Return to TopBy: 郭文斌
Every time I return to my old home in Xihai Gu (西海固), I have a sense of bewilderment, as if entering another time tunnel. When my sister-in-law turns on the tap to wash vegetables, scenes from my childhood unfold before my eyes like a movie.
Every morning, the first thing my mother did after getting up was to fetch water from the ditch. Just those two wooden buckets were so heavy. My mother carried water twice a day, pouring it into the water tank for the whole day's use.
On snowy days, my brother and I would sweep the road ahead, one broomful at a time, all the way to the spring. My mother carried the load behind, and we were like a team. On the way, we complained about our grandparents, wondering why they didn't choose to settle by the river, but insisted on choosing this place. My mother said that there were many bandits by the river, but fewer in the mountain gullies. Even in this remote place, bandits often came. The reason why our family's class status was so high was because of that fortress. The reason why your father took out all his silver to build that fortress was to defend against bandits. We asked, "Then why are there no bandits now?" My mother said that since the founding of New China, there have been no more bandits.
When the production team received the tractor, everyone in the village went to the village entrance to welcome it, wearing red silk and flowers, beating drums and gongs, and all the children in the village ran behind the tractor. The sound was so new, "tututu," like our heartbeats. I thought to myself, how great it would be if I could sit in that driver's seat someday.
The tractor first dragged a stone roller to grind wheat. I saw Uncle sitting on the back seat, his body leaning towards the center of the field, circling on the wheat straw spread on the threshing ground. Before long, a field of wheat was ground. I asked, "Why not use an ox to grind?" My brother next to me said, "This is modernization."
Later, the production team bought a flour mill, driven by a tractor. A bag of wheat was ground in no time, unlike when we used a stone mill. My brother and I each had a millstone stick, and we couldn't grind much in a morning. Watching the wheat grind in the millstone, we waited so long that our teeth grew a foot long. Later, the production team equipped the tractor with a trailer to haul potatoes from the fields to the production team's large threshing ground. I wanted to ride, but Uncle wouldn't let me. I begged him. Uncle said, "There's a condition, you get a pack of cigarettes from your dad's kang cabinet for me, and I'll let you ride." I thought of what my dad usually taught me, "When using people's things, you must ask clearly. If you don't ask, it's stealing" (用人物，须明求，倘不问，即为偷 (yòng rén wù, xū míng qiú, tǎng bù wèn, jí wéi tōu - "When using things, ask clearly, otherwise it's stealing," emphasizes the importance of honesty and seeking permission before using someone else's belongings)). But in the end, I couldn't resist the temptation to ride a tractor, so I went home to steal. But the kang cabinet was locked. I rummaged in my dad's coat pocket and found half a pack and gave it to him. Uncle said that was fine, and let me sit in the trailer. When we got to the field, I helped pick up potatoes and put them in the trailer. On the way back, I sat on the potatoes. Back and forth, the wind blowing on my face, that happiness could really melt people's hearts. Over time, I liked the smell of diesel, the black smoke from the chimney, especially when climbing hills. I said, "Uncle, next time you have to load less, look how tired the tractor is, it's constantly farting." Uncle laughed so hard that he almost drove the tractor into the ditch.
Later, Uncle drove the tractor to marry his wife, and specifically asked to take me along, letting me go to the county seat once, and enter a supply and marketing cooperative once, where I saw so many good things. Uncle asked me what I wanted. In my heart, I wanted everything, but in the end, I said I didn't want anything. Uncle said, "You have to want something." I said, "Then buy my dad a box of Gongzi brand cigarettes." Uncle was stunned for a moment, then patted my head approvingly and said, "Okay." He not only bought a box of cigarettes, but also bought me a handful of fruit candies that I had never eaten before, the kind that could sweeten people's hearts.
Guess what I ate at the bride's house? My brother stared at me and asked, "What?" I said, "Peach酥 (táo sū), the kind that melts in your mouth." My brother said, "How many pieces did you eat?" I said, "4 pieces." Actually, I wanted to eat a fifth piece, but they wouldn't let me eat anymore.
When I was next to the new bride, I smelled a faint fragrance for the first time, a fragrance different from the smell of diesel. I went home and told my mother. My mother said, "That's the smell of snow cream." I thought to myself that I would study hard in the future, and when I earned a salary, I would also buy my mother a box of snow cream.
These days of fetching water from the ditch every day lasted until my brother graduated from high school. After my brother graduated from high school, he dug a well in the backyard of the fortress, which liberated my mother. At that time, I never thought that one day, tap water could be connected to the kitchen. I never thought that every family would have cars, refrigerators, color TVs, washing machines, smartphones, solar water heaters...
Not long ago, the TV broadcast the September 3rd military parade, and I felt a surge of emotion in my heart. I thought to myself, how great it would be if my dad and mom could see it.
Return to TopBy: 蒋 巍
Walking is a form of thinking. "Writing with my feet" has been my way of writing for many years.
In 2019, the Chinese Writers Association (中国作协) organized more than 20 writers to go to various places to collect touching stories of "poverty alleviation." At the mobilization meeting, I thought, since other writers have fixed locations, I might as well take a trip around the country and interview everyone I can. At that time, the Chinese Writers Association (中国作协) formulated a policy that each writer participating in the interview would receive a fixed amount of funding to cover their own food, lodging, and transportation, without adding burden to the local areas. Any extra expenses would be covered by the writer, and any remaining funds would belong to the individual – which would encourage writers to promote the hardworking and simple work style. But when I decided to travel around the country, I didn't think about the cost at all – immersing myself in life and dedicating myself to writing, that was my greatest joy!
I started from Beijing (北京), went to northern Shaanxi (陕北), entered Xinjiang (新疆), crossed Yunnan (云南), walked through Guizhou (贵州), passed through Guangxi (广西), carrying a small desk lamp, specifically going to the places that were once the poorest. When passing through the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干大沙漠), due to a sandstorm that blotted out the sky, I lost my direction and could only wait for rescue. The little red hat I was wearing was also blown away by the wind. For this interview, I wrote the full-length documentary "National Temperature" (国家温度). It was midnight when I returned to Beijing (北京), and it was raining heavily with thunder and lightning, and the streets were flooded. After getting off the plane, I took a taxi home in a hurry, but accidentally entered the opposite community and couldn't find my way home. I had no choice but to call 110. The police finally used the mobile phone positioning system to send me, soaked to the bone, back home. My wife was also startled, thinking I had done something wrong.
2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the nationwide counterpart assistance to Tibet (西藏). I went to Tibet (西藏). Locals said that I shouldn't go to the high-altitude and oxygen-deficient plateau at my age. Therefore, the hotel provided me with oxygen cylinders, and I inhaled it for a while every night. Later, I co-wrote a large-scale documentary with a local reporter, which was published in the "People's Daily" (人民日报). When I was young, I worked in the Beidahuang (北大荒) countryside for 8 years and had seen all kinds of hardships. What is this little bit of hardship now?
I have also been to Xinjiang (新疆) many times. In the early days of the People's Republic of China, 100,000 troops settled down on the spot. To save military expenses, the military uniforms had no collar badges or hat badges, and no collars or pockets. The officers and soldiers were stationed in the desert and Gobi, and they couldn't see green vegetables all year round, and many people suffered from night blindness. Once, a company finally made a large pot of vegetable soup, and the company commander called on everyone to leave all the vegetables for a young soldier to eat, just to protect his bright eyes. At night, he was asked to lead the way after work, and a hemp rope was used to tie the entire team together. The officers and soldiers could not see the road clearly, but they still sang loudly, "Forward, forward, forward, our team is heading towards the sun..."
Next to the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) is a veteran village. The officers and soldiers came from all over the country and never left the village after arriving in Xinjiang (新疆). They used their whole lives to give the color of their military uniforms to the desert and Gobi. I went to worship a large cemetery. All the tombstones in the vast yellow sand were written with names, ages, and native places, all facing east! At the end of the 1990s, there were not many veterans left. The commander arranged for 17 veterans to come out for a walk. When they saw the statue of General Wang Zhen (王震将军) in Shihezi (石河子) Square, they immediately lined up and saluted: "Report to the commander, the task you gave us has been completed!" Everyone present was in tears.
In Yunnan (云南), Wang Mingli (王明礼), a combat hero who returned home after demobilization, led me to visit the tea garden. He walked like the wind when climbing the mountain. On the way, I learned that he had been carrying two things with him for decades: one was the roster of all his comrades-in-arms, and the other was an old bugle. Every morning, he would climb to the top of the mountain and blow the bugle to organize the villagers to go up the mountain to plant trees and protect the forest. On the way, when talking about the past battles, Wang Mingli (王明礼) rolled up his trouser legs and told me that his left leg had no nerves, and he couldn't feel the nails piercing his instep; and his right leg – as he said that, he suddenly took it off and threw it a few meters away on the side of the road, scaring me. But he laughed!
Over the decades, it is these moving stories that have deeply inspired me, allowing me to keep climbing mountains and crossing ridges, entering villages and entering stockaded villages, to listen, to write, and to make the keyboard clatter. Sometimes I would be so moved that tears would stream down my face, and I would shout to the landlord to quickly "bring paper." Sometimes I would laugh out loud, and the surrounding villagers would laugh with me.
Entering the magnificent new era, I have visited more and more mountainous rural areas. From Heilongjiang (黑龙江) to Hainan Island (海南岛), wherever I go, the roads are well-connected, people live happily, and the villagers have built villa-style small white buildings with large agricultural machinery and cars parked in the yards. How can I not be moved by this?
My wife once said that I "although an old steed, do not lie in the stable" 老骥伏枥 (lǎo jì fú lì - "old steed in stable," an old person still aspires to contribute). In my opinion, such a life is not only meaningful, but also interesting and warm. There is a kind of calling called responsibility, a kind of passion called love, a kind of choice called departure, and a kind of life called walking. Although the end of the road is still the road, departure is the most beautiful posture in life.
Return to TopBy: 滕树海
Upon meeting Wang Xuemeng (王雪萌), she was intently using a measuring tape. A few stray hairs escaped the ponytail's elastic band, clinging to her sweat-dampened forehead, her white sun-protective clothing particularly striking against the lush greenery.
"This is my dad—a 'Forestry Second Generation' of Saihanba (塞罕坝), and I'm a 'Forestry Third Generation'!" Wang Xuemeng (王雪萌) said proudly, pointing to her father who was helping with the recording.
Wang Xuemeng's (王雪萌) grandfather worked his entire life at the Saihanba (塞罕坝) Mechanical Forest Farm. Her father was born at the forest farm. When he reached school age, the forest farm had not yet built a school, so they had to clean out the warehouse to use as a classroom, and selected two employees as teachers. Under these difficult conditions, her father still passed the normal school entrance exam with excellent grades, and voluntarily returned to the forest farm to teach after graduation. Later, when teachers with higher qualifications arrived, her father transferred to the front lines of the forest farm.
From the time she could remember, Wang Xuemeng's (王雪萌) home was surrounded by the forest. Wang Xuemeng (王雪萌) liked to follow behind her father, spraying water on the small pine seedlings. When planting trees on the mountain, she would rush to hold the seedlings, but her small stature often caused the seedlings to be crooked. Her father would rework them, while still praising her.
In August 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) inspected the Saihanba (塞罕坝) Mechanical Forest Farm, issuing an important instruction to carry out a "second undertaking." Wang Xuemeng (王雪萌) immediately applied to go to the front lines to create a "demonstration area." She and her colleagues set off before dawn, running from one mountain to another, working until dark. When they first went up the mountain, everyone felt like they were stepping on springs, full of energy. Gradually, they felt that there were more stones, making their soles tingle, and before they could finish work, their legs were already 绊蒜 (bàn suàn - "tripped by garlic," to stumble or falter). In the winter forest area, the temperature sometimes approached minus 40 degrees Celsius, and the howling north wind wrapped in snow particles hit their faces like small knives cutting flesh. Wang Xuemeng (王雪萌) and her colleagues stepped through knee-deep snow, moving one step at a time, doing timber warehousing work. The cotton pants were quickly soaked by the snow, clinging to their bodies, icy cold. Back in the dormitory at night, there was no time to eat, so they first put their cotton pants on the radiator to bake—they had to wear them to go up the mountain the next day. In summer field operations, the most feared thing is rain. Just now it was blue sky and white clouds, and in the blink of an eye, it started pouring rain. The raindrops hit their bodies, cold and painful, with nowhere to hide, and they could only rely on body temperature to dry their wet clothes. But Wang Xuemeng (王雪萌) is still full of enthusiasm for summer—she prefers the Saihanba (塞罕坝) with its singing birds and fragrant flowers.
After 4 years of effort, the forest farm has newly created 46,000 mu of artificial mixed forest. Straight Scotch pines and larches sway with newborn green, rustling in the breeze. White birches open their dark and bright "eyes," patrolling the green ocean. Scattered flowering crabapple trees are like women in the forest, graceful and swaying. Clusters of large lady's slipper orchids dance lightly in the wind. Pine needles, fallen leaves, bark and other materials form a thick layer of humus, which is soft and elastic underfoot, brewing infinite vitality.
As the sun sets, the herdsmen's songs float from the riverbank. The golden fluff of dandelions, in the afterglow, converges into a clear flower stream, giving the vast forest of Saihanba (塞罕坝), and late-returning forestry workers like Wang Xuemeng (王雪萌), golden garlands.
Return to TopOil painting "Autumn Rhythm in Longzhong (陇中秋韵)," by Zhang Dagang (张大刚), collection of the National Art Museum of China (中国美术馆).
Return to TopBy: 王计兵
He said, "Hey, wait a moment."
"Help me take a picture."
"Look how bright the moon is."
I said, "Okay."
"But how can I adjust it?"
"His shadow is almost non-existent."
If it were any other day,
I wouldn't pay much attention.
But tonight is a full moon,
and a person standing under the moon
cannot even have a clear shadow.
He seemed a little lonely.
I'm sorry, but all I can do
is run faster,
deliver the next order as quickly as possible,
and make up for the time spent taking pictures.
Underneath my delivery uniform,
I specially wore a shirt
that my father wore before he passed away.
Tonight, when I run,
I will have two shadows.
Some people are 形单影只 (xíng dān yǐng zhī - "body single shadow lonely," utterly alone; solitary).
Some have multiple overlapping shadows.
And I, a delivery driver,
deliver not only food at the right temperature,
but also shadows with the right amount of moisture.
Return to TopBy: 叶兆言
In the mid-1980s, a middle school teacher nearing retirement was eager to sell a small building. The building was located in the center of Nanjing (南京), not particularly beautiful, and certainly not luxurious. The key was its location, right in the Xinjiekou (新街口) downtown area, a prime location. The reason for selling was the rumor of demolition. The demolition policies at that time were somewhat different from today. The specifics and standards were unclear. In any case, the teacher was anxious to sell, asking for more than 10,000 yuan, with the added condition of having a public housing unit to live in. He was selling private property but wanted the right to live in public housing, with the simple reason that he couldn't be left homeless after selling the house.
Today's people would find it hard to understand the intricacies. First, regarding the price, although there weren't many millionaires at that time, there were plenty of people who could come up with more than 10,000 yuan to buy his house. This building, if placed today, would certainly fetch an astronomical price, but the key was the public housing unit; how could a private individual provide him with that? Before housing reform, private housing wasn't particularly desirable. Public and private housing were both for living, but the treatment was different. Private housing was usually passed down from ancestors, but it could sometimes become a burden. For example, if you had private housing, regardless of size, you would be excluded from the welfare housing allocation by your employer.
Therefore, it was actually quite difficult for this middle school teacher, eager to sell his small building, to complete the transaction. Coincidentally, my father's work unit was preparing to build welfare housing, the funding had been approved, and the location had been chosen, not far from the teacher's small building. The difficulty at the time was that the public entity couldn't buy private housing, but providing the right to live in a house after the welfare housing was built wasn't a big problem. So, my father's work unit used our family's name to buy the teacher's small building first, then completed a notarization procedure, and then donated the house to my father's work unit, turning the private house into public housing.
My grandfather had a house in Suzhou (苏州), with a small garden, which had been managed by the housing administration office since the founding of the People's Republic of China. After the reform and opening up, when policies were being implemented, the house was to be returned to its original owner. My grandfather's intention was to not bother with the house and simply donate it to the state. The writer Lu Wenfu (陆文夫), a good friend of my father, knew about this and said that since it was going to be donated to the state anyway, it might as well be donated to the Suzhou Federation of Literary and Art Circles (苏州文联), as a contribution to cultural undertakings. Everyone thought this was a great idea; it was empty anyway, so why not? So my father signed on behalf of my grandfather, and the place became the location of the *Suzhou Magazine* (《苏州杂志》) editorial department, renovated and planted with many beautiful flowers and trees.
I don't know if it was influenced by the Suzhou (苏州) incident, but my father's work unit's office also followed suit, 依葫芦画瓢 (yī hú lú huà piáo - "draw a gourd according to a gourd," to imitate mechanically). My father signed the notarization. The middle school teacher's private house smoothly became public housing. The problem was that the public entity couldn't come up with the money and couldn't account for it, so they used a fundraising method, borrowing money from private individuals. Coincidentally, my grandfather distributed his inheritance for the second time, and I received 2,000 yuan, which was used for fundraising. My father probably also contributed some, but I've forgotten the exact amount, because it wasn't borrowed all at once. The interest rate was agreed upon, but it was never honored, and the principal was only returned after more than two years. My father was always easygoing and didn't mind.
Soon the new houses were built. My father's work unit wasn't big, and there weren't many people, so everyone happily moved in. According to regulations, welfare housing could only be enjoyed in one place. My father lived in public housing from my mother's work unit, so the new house had nothing to do with him. It was around this time that Su Tong (苏童) was transferred to my father's work unit. He was new, and it wasn't his turn to live in the new house yet. Where did he live? He lived in the middle school teacher's small building, not alone, but shared with several other families.
In this small building, Su Tong (苏童) completed his famous work. Xiao Quan (萧全) took a very handsome photo of him, included in *Our Generation* (《我们这一代》), with the small building as the background. It was a building waiting for demolition, but unexpectedly, although it was said to be demolished, it never was, always just short of the final step. It wasn't demolished in the 1980s, nor in the 1990s, and it still wasn't demolished in the new century. I don't know if it has been demolished now. I haven't been to that place for many years and don't know. If it hasn't been demolished, it wouldn't be surprising. In the past, it was to be demolished because it was in the city center, but later it couldn't be demolished, also because it was in the city center; things in the city center are difficult to handle.
Su Tong (苏童) had been living in this small building waiting for demolition, but in the end, he didn't wait for it, but moved away under the guise of demolition. I remember Ma Yuan (马原) filming a series of television documentaries about contemporary writers in the mid-1990s, and he filmed in the small building for a long time. Ma Yuan (马原) liked to be fashionable and was always ahead of the times, filming many shots of contemporary writers. We just sat there chatting, it seemed to be on the first floor. Su Tong (苏童) didn't live on the first floor, so I don't understand why we were on the first floor. Perhaps the people living on the first floor had moved away.
At that time, Su Tong (苏童) was already very famous, and living there was somewhat depressing. The small building didn't even have a bathroom. Soon he had a new house, a very nice new house, in a good location, next to the best elementary school and university in Nanjing (南京). He moved into the new house, and one day I, Ge Fei (格非), and Wu Liang (吴亮) went to visit together and listened to music in his new house for a while. When we came out, Ge Fei (格非) was very emotional, walking and muttering softly, saying that having such a house in this life was enough. Wu Liang (吴亮) was also envious, not speaking, but constantly sighing.
These were all things before the housing reform. At that time, housing reform seemed distant, but it was actually just around the corner. Everyone's living conditions were poor, and being able to enjoy a good welfare house was indeed enviable. The generation born in the 1950s and 1960s had grown up, married, and had children, and the housing problem had become imminent. Relying on welfare housing allocation from work units was still the only solution. Each work unit was trying to find ways, 摸着石头过河 (mō zhe shí tou guò hé - "feeling for stones to cross the river," to feel one's way; to proceed with caution). My father's work unit and my mother's work unit had both built houses in their own ways. The editorial department of *Youth* (《青春》) magazine, which had a large circulation, made a lot of money from the literary craze and built a building with great financial strength, giving each editor a house.
We caught up with an era of rapid economic development. The 1980s had the style of the 1980s, and the 1990s had the characteristics of the 1990s. After graduating with a master's degree, I chose to go to a publishing house in order to have a house. Our generation were all beneficiaries of welfare housing allocation. Soon after arriving at the publishing house, I was allocated a house on the ground floor, which I was very satisfied with at the time, but I soon realized that there was no sunlight in winter. People's hearts are often difficult to satisfy. After becoming a professional writer, I lived there and wrote for more than 10 years. Not seeing sunlight all day long, all kinds of strange problems followed, the most bizarre being not sweating, not even sweating when going to the sauna, a severe autonomic nervous system disorder.
After leaving the publishing house, for a period of time, I would go to the old office at noon to watch my colleagues play poker. Just watching, never participating, everyone found it strange and couldn't understand why I was so nostalgic. They didn't know that I was just going to watch them play cards to bask in the sun, which was what the doctor ordered, as basking in the sun was the best treatment. Therefore, visiting Su Tong's (苏童) house was not just about envying the size of the house, but also envying its sunshine.
Welfare housing allocation was a big bonus, but I didn't expect that there would be an even bigger bonus later. The Writers Association (作家协会) where I worked decided to raise funds to build houses. The so-called fundraising was actually a form of welfare housing allocation, with the public entity contributing the majority, and the houses built still belonging to the public entity, still public housing, but allowing private individuals to contribute a portion of the money. It was obviously a good thing, but people's thinking can have inertia. Everyone was used to welfare housing allocation, used to getting it for free, and suddenly having to pay out of their own pockets, naturally some people were unhappy. Everyone's situation was also different. I longed to live in a house with sunlight and was worried that this matter would fall through. Indeed, many people did not agree with this matter.
Fortunately, this matter not only didn't fall through in the end, but also 锦上添了花 (jǐn shàng tiān le huā - "add flowers to the brocade," to make something even better), and the result was very satisfactory. Originally, I could only be allocated 110 square meters, but after striving for it, on the grounds that the writer was writing at home, more than 20 square meters were added. That is to say, within the scope allowed by the policy, I would pay some more money to increase the area at the price of commercial housing. The added 20 square meters were paid for at the price of commercial housing in the same area. At that time, Hexi (河西) had not yet been developed, the location was a bit remote, and it was only more than 1,000 yuan per square meter.
At the end of the last century, the fundraising houses were built, and I moved into a new house with sunlight. So in the new century, I could finally write in the sunshine, and I was really grateful and couldn't believe my good luck. Later, public housing became private housing that could be bought and sold, the area where I lived had school districts and subways, and the house price rose to nearly 80,000 yuan per square meter at its peak.
As a participant, looking back on these past events, I still find them very magical. In the blink of an eye, more than 20 years have passed, just like the VCD and DVD discs that we once loved but have been淘汰ed; they did exist in a genuine way, and that was also a mark of history.
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In the early morning, I push open the window, and the refreshing breeze carries the rich fragrance of osmanthus. This osmanthus tree was moved from the mountains of my hometown to the small courtyard in the city. When building the small courtyard, I took a fancy to it on a small mountain in my hometown and brought it into the city with the help of modern tools. In order to prevent it from being "unaccustomed to the soil and climate" (水土不服 - shuǐ tǔ bù fú - "water and soil not agree," to be unaccustomed to a new environment), I tightly bundled the soil around its roots with straw ropes. Planted in front of the house in the small courtyard, it was unscathed, and it brought half a month of fragrance to the small courtyard that year. When I smelled it, I always felt it had the taste of my hometown.
In the small courtyard, besides this osmanthus tree, there is also a pomelo tree. It was also moved from the mountains of my hometown. It was a generous gift from my brother-in-law to congratulate us on moving into our new home. Similarly, it also brought all the old soil from its roots. The following year, it bore 6 fruits. After the pomelo fruit matured, I peeled it open, put it in my mouth to taste, and the pulp was nine parts slightly sweet and one part slightly sour, the combination of sweet and sour was extremely wonderful.
Whenever I taste this kind of pomelo fruit, childhood memories flood my mind. When I was a child, every year when the pomelos ripened, my mother would always take me to my grandmother's house 30 miles away. There was a pomelo tree planted in the courtyard of my grandmother's house. When I arrived at my grandmother's house, I went straight to the pomelo tree, using both my hands and feet to climb up the tree to pick pomelos. If we hadn't gone yet, my grandparents would always leave a few on the tree, waiting for me to climb up the tree to pick them myself. In a blink of an eye, I am already an 80-year-old man, and my grandparents have been gone for decades. However, the scene of climbing a tree to pick pomelos at my grandmother's house still remains clearly in my mind!
I especially cherish this pomelo tree in my own courtyard. In the spring, I go to the tree every day to take a few walks, to see if any flower buds are emerging. I am always the first to discover which branch of the pomelo tree has flower buds sprouting. I really hope that more flowers will bloom between the branches of the tree. More flowers mean more fruit!
I watch it day after day! When the young fruit is about the size of an egg, I follow the branches and count them one by one, but I can never count them accurately. Again and again, each count gives a different number. Later, I thought of a way. When the pomelos grow to the size of a rice bowl, hang firmly, and no longer fall off, I find a signing pen and number each pomelo, so that I won't count them repeatedly.
In addition to the osmanthus tree and the pomelo tree, loquat trees, chestnut trees, kumquat trees, etc. have been successively planted in the small courtyard. In autumn, I stroll in the small courtyard, smelling the fragrant osmanthus, looking at the "pot-bellied" pomelos, looking at the old fruits that are maturing and the new flowers blooming on the kumquat trees, admiring the small chestnut trees that have just borne fruit this year... I feel extremely happy!
The small courtyard has a surrounding wall. On the surrounding wall is placed one of my works: the comic strip "Mountain Road Bends" (《山道弯弯》). When the small courtyard was being built, a young man from my hometown came to see me. His name is Wu Biao (吴彪), and he and his wife are working hard in Shenzhen (深圳). He took the initiative to build a surrounding wall for the small courtyard. When he was in elementary school in his hometown, he watched the movie adapted from the novel "Mountain Road Bends" (《山道弯弯》), and also saw the comic strip "Mountain Road Bends" (《山道弯弯》) at the comic book stalls, so he came up with the unique idea of carving the comic strip "Mountain Road Bends" (《山道弯弯》) out of glass and embedding it in the surrounding wall.
Unexpectedly, this young man really did it. Later, calligrapher He Manzong (何满宗) also inscribed the name for the surrounding wall, calling it the "Mountain Road Bends Cultural Wall" (山道弯弯文化墙). In order to commemorate this friendship, I also carved a stone tablet and installed it on the surrounding wall.
I brought my hometown into this small courtyard in the city. Now, the entire small courtyard is full of homesickness! It makes me feel like I am still in my hometown even though I am away from home.
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