Summary: During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China implemented proactive fiscal and monetary policies, including special treasury bonds and interest subsidies for personal consumption loans and service sector businesses, aiming to stimulate both supply and demand. These measures targeted key areas like infrastructure and supported the "Five Big Articles" of finance, promoting high-quality economic development. The government reduced reserve requirements for banks twelve times and lowered policy interest rates nine times, while coordinating fiscal, monetary, and other policies to boost investment and support businesses. These policies aimed to boost domestic demand and consumer spending, with subsidies for consumer goods trade-ins. Overall, the article suggests a focus on domestic economic stability and growth through targeted financial and fiscal measures.
Summary: The article discusses the implementation of cultural projects aimed at benefiting the people, as emphasized by Xi Jinping, and highlights the integration of cultural development with economic growth. It details initiatives like the "Meihousishi" courtyard in Beijing, which hosts numerous cultural activities, and the increased accessibility and innovation within museums across the country. The piece emphasizes shifting from government-led cultural initiatives to those with social participation, while maintaining the public benefit aspect. It also mentions the success of cultural tourism in rural areas, exemplified by the revitalization of Laodabao Village through the promotion of local Lahu culture. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes China's commitment to its development path and high-level opening up, highlighting its economic achievements and contributions to global growth. It discusses the strategic importance of five-year plans under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party. The piece praises the system's ability to concentrate resources for key projects, citing the G60 Science and Technology Corridor as an example of innovation. Finally, it champions the people-centered approach to development and China's role in promoting global cooperation and a shared future for humanity, contrasting China's approach to some other countries facing domestic strife.
Summary: The article discusses the increasing popularity of Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway (国道318), attributed to the expanding charging infrastructure along the route. Tourists like Chen Bo, driving domestically produced EVs, now find it convenient to travel the highway due to the availability of charging stations. Zhang Wenxiang, a manager at an energy technology company, noted the improvement in charging infrastructure, with the introduction of super-fast charging technology. The article quotes Xi Jinping stating that developing new energy vehicles is a necessary path for China to move from a major automobile country to a strong automobile country. The increasing prevalence of EVs on this route signifies China's progress in its EV industry.
Summary: This article discusses the importance of preserving the unique cultural heritage and historical context of Chinese cities during modernization. It emphasizes a shift from rapid urbanization to stable development, focusing on improving the quality of existing urban spaces while retaining their individual character. The piece highlights successful approaches such as micro-renovations, integrating historical sites into modern life, and incorporating residents' feedback into urban renewal projects. The goal is to create livable, culturally rich cities that reflect both tradition and progress. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Since opening on October 23, 2018, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge's Zhuhai port has facilitated over 93.34 million passenger trips and 19.42 million vehicle crossings as of October 22, 2023. Passenger volume is projected to exceed 30 million and vehicle traffic over 6 million for the full year. The article does not mention any officials, the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article, seemingly an excerpt from the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China," emphasizes the critical role of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in comprehensively building a modern socialist nation. The piece focuses on theoretical underpinnings of this endeavor. It does not make reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations. The article appears to be a theoretical piece, rather than a report of an official's activities.
Summary: The article discusses China's efforts to expand access to affordable preschool education. It highlights that the proportion of inclusive kindergartens nationwide increased from 83.00% in 2021 to 87.26% in 2024. The article uses the example of Nanchang's Xihu District, where increased investment has led to more public kindergarten places. Parents in Xihu are now benefiting from the waiving of fees for the final year of kindergarten. Local officials state that the quality of education will not suffer and that they plan to continue expanding such opportunities.
Summary: The director of Nanchang Railway No. 1 Kindergarten highlights the positive changes brought about by inclusive preschool education policies. These policies include open enrollment regardless of district, tuition waivers for senior classes, and infrastructure improvements funded by the government. The kindergarten has also updated its resources with new picture books and a percussion course, with financial aid being provided to students from low-income families. The director expresses satisfaction in witnessing the improved learning environment and the children's happiness. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses China's policy of waiving childcare and education fees, which is expected to benefit approximately 12 million children starting in the fall semester of this year. The policy will result in an estimated 20 billion yuan increase in national fiscal expenditure, offset by an equivalent decrease in family expenses. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the government aims to increase the proportion of children attending inclusive kindergartens and gradually implement free preschool education. The article emphasizes the need to consolidate support policies for vulnerable children and encourage social participation to expand inclusive resources and improve the quality of affordable preschool education.
Summary: China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and six other departments jointly issued an "Implementation Plan for Deeply Promoting Innovative Development of Service-oriented Manufacturing (2025-2028)." The plan focuses on transforming manufacturing enterprises to focus on providing comprehensive "product + service" solutions, boosting efficiency and value. MIIT data indicates service-oriented manufacturing is increasing revenue contribution, with selected demonstration enterprises showing service revenue exceeding 35% of total revenue and contributing 60% to revenue growth. The plan aims to address issues such as weak technology and incomplete standards through enterprise branding, industry cultivation, regional high-ground development, and infrastructure construction. No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations was encountered in the article.
Summary: Airbus's second A320 series aircraft assembly line in China, and its second in Asia, began operations in Tianjin on October 22nd, bringing the global total to ten. The new facility, expected to be fully operational next year, will double Airbus's production capacity in Tianjin. Airbus's first Tianjin assembly line, established in 2008, has already delivered over 780 A320 aircraft, with one-third of Airbus planes operating in China originating from Tianjin. Since 2023, Airbus has begun large-scale deliveries of Tianjin-assembled aircraft to international airlines, with approximately 20% of Tianjin-produced aircraft delivered to international customers in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East last year.
Summary: As of October 21st, China's autumn grain harvest is nearly 80% complete, according to agricultural situation monitoring. The harvest of mid-season rice is near 80%, corn over 80%, soybeans nearly 90%, and late-season double-cropping rice over 20%. Regional progress varies, with the Huang-Huai-Hai region near 80%, Northeast, Southwest, and Northwest over 80%, the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River near 70%, and South China over 30%. The article makes no mention of United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Zhejiang Meili Technology Co. is developing high-precision springs for humanoid robots, aiming to improve their flexibility and address issues like joint overheating and clumsy movements. The company established a dedicated robotics team and has already begun supplying small batches of these springs to domestic and international robot manufacturers. Meili Technology's entry into the robotics sector follows its successful development of air suspension springs for new energy vehicles, a market previously dominated by foreign companies. Chairman Zhang Bihong sees robot springs as a potentially larger market than automotive springs. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article, based on an interview by Liu Junguo, highlights a Chinese company's 35-year commitment to specializing in spring manufacturing. The company resisted the temptation to diversify into more fashionable components or cross into other industries, instead focusing on deepening its expertise in spring technology. The company transitioned from focusing on cost-effectiveness to prioritizing high precision and performance to meet the demands of advanced industries. This shift involved significant investment in R&D and advanced equipment, requiring persistent innovation to achieve even minimal gains in precision. The article emphasizes the importance of specialization and continuous improvement within a specific industry.
Summary: China's foreign exchange regulator announced that total foreign-related receipts and payments reached a record high of $11.6 trillion in the first three quarters of the year. According to State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) spokesperson Li Bin, September saw a stable and balanced foreign exchange market, with non-banking sector cross-border income and expenditure totaling $1.37 trillion. Although September saw a slight net outflow of $3.1 billion due to seasonal factors, October has seen a return to net inflows. The regulator reported that foreign exchange supply and demand has been largely balanced since October.
Summary: The article highlights Xi Jinping's emphasis on delivering high-quality cultural products and services to the people, noting the implementation of cultural projects that benefit the public. It uses the example of the "Meihousishi" courtyard in Beijing to illustrate how public-private partnerships and digital platforms are used to meet diverse cultural needs. Museums are also mentioned, with examples of innovations such as extended hours and digital exhibits to improve access. The article concludes by discussing the integration of traditional and modern culture, citing the example of a village in Yunnan province, where cultural tourism has brought economic benefits to a formerly impoverished community. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article highlights China's achievements in developing socialist democracy during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, emphasizing "whole-process people's democracy" as the most suitable form for China. Foreigners who have lived, studied or worked in China expressed the opinion that the democracy in China embodies the idea of people-centered development and translates into the realization and development of the people's own interests. International observers noted the extensive public participation in policy-making through various channels, ensuring diverse voices are heard, and that China's success demonstrates that democracy should be adapted to specific national conditions. An official from Bangladesh who visited Shanghai noted that, "What is useful to the people is the best way to manage."
Summary: The Chinese ambassador to North Korea emphasizes the importance of the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's involvement in the Korean War, highlighting the enduring friendship between China and North Korea forged in that conflict against "foreign aggression." The ambassador stresses the strategic guidance provided by Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un, noting their recent meeting in Beijing to chart the future of China-North Korea relations. He also underscores the shared socialist ideology and the importance of practical cooperation between the two nations. The ambassador referenced Li Qiang's visit to North Korea and his visit to the Cemetery of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs. The article alludes to the United States in its references to the Korean War.
Summary: The Second World Sinology Conference in Shanghai highlighted China's global governance initiatives, drawing positive reactions from foreign experts. British commentator Carlos Martinez, after visiting a community center in Shanghai, noted the stark contrast between the reality of China's focus on public needs and Western media portrayals. University professor Martin Whyte, recalling his first visit to China post-reform, marveled at Pudong's transformation and attributed it to the Chinese government's focus on improving people's lives. Australian professor Louise Edwards emphasized China's technological advancements, particularly in robotics and AI, positioning China as a global leader.
Summary: Shamsad Mortuza, Director of the China Studies Center at Dhaka University, highlighted the impact of Xi Jinping's anti-corruption efforts and the importance of effective institutions and a confident populace. Mortuza emphasized that emerging economies like Bangladesh should be proud of their history and explore development paths suited to their own national conditions, drawing inspiration from China's approach. He praised China's infrastructure investments in Bangladesh, particularly the Padma Bridge project, and advocated for strengthened practical cooperation across various fields. Mortuza also stressed the importance of people-to-people exchanges between China and Bangladesh, particularly among youth, to foster mutual understanding and cooperation. He did not mention the United States or U.S. - China relations.
Summary: A joint concert was held in Essen, Germany, featuring the German Chinese Choir Bochum and students from Yunnan University. The concert followed a "Sing and Learn Chinese" summer camp in Yunnan, Kunming, and Beijing, where German students experienced Chinese culture through activities like the Torch Festival and visits to the Forbidden City. German students expressed positive impressions of China, noting the hospitality and cultural richness they experienced. Choir leaders emphasized the importance of these exchanges in fostering understanding and promoting a more accurate view of China among German youth. One German student was also reported to have been inspired to study Chinese after learning about her grandmother's visit to China in the 1950s.
Summary: The 31st Yiwu International Commodities Fair (Export Commodities Fair) was held in Yiwu, Zhejiang, attracting domestic and foreign merchants to negotiate purchases. The fair, lasting four days, focused on small commodities. A photograph accompanying the article depicts foreign merchants negotiating the purchase of insulated cups. The article does not mention any officials or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the use of digital technology, specifically VR and AR, at the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park and Museum in Hangzhou to enhance the visitor experience and bring the 5,000-year-old civilization to life. These technologies allow visitors to virtually experience the ancient city, its architecture, and the daily life of its inhabitants, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese civilization. Park representatives like Zheng Jia emphasize the role of technology in demonstrating the advanced infrastructure of the ancient city and proving China's 5,000-year civilization. Guides have noted that visitors are now asking more in-depth questions about the site's history and culture after engaging with the VR and AR experiences. The use of technology is described as a successful way to meet the diverse needs of tourists.
Summary: The article discusses the use of VR and AR technologies at the Liangzhu archaeological site to enhance visitor engagement and understanding of the 5,000-year-old civilization. These technologies transform visitors from passive observers into active participants, making the civilization more tangible and relatable. This shift in experience encourages a deeper exploration of the site's history and fosters cultural confidence. The piece advocates for the broader application of digital technologies to revitalize historical sites and artifacts.
Summary: A lifelong resident of Beijing's Haidian district recounts the transformation of the Xiaoqing River from a polluted waterway to a revitalized ecological area known as Qinghezhizhou. Industrialization had initially led to the river's degradation, but recent government efforts, including sewage upgrades and landscaping, have restored the river's ecosystem. The area now serves as a recreational space for residents, featuring walking paths, restored rice paddies, and community activities. The transformation of Xiaoqing River exemplifies a shift towards prioritizing ecological restoration and improving quality of life. The reporter suggests that this is emblematic of broader efforts towards high-quality development.
Summary: The article describes villagers in Qianfota Village, Yuexi County, Anqing City, Anhui Province tending to strawberries at a local planting base. The brief report focuses on rural economic activity and agricultural production in the region.
Summary: The article emphasizes China's commitment to its development path and high-level opening-up despite global uncertainties, highlighting the country's economic achievements and contributions to global growth. It touts the advantages of the Chinese system, including the centralized leadership of the CCP, the ability to implement long-term plans like the Five-Year Plans, and the capacity to concentrate resources for strategic initiatives, such as the Xiong'an New Area and the G60 Science and Technology Corridor. The article also stresses the importance of people-centered development and China's role in promoting global cooperation and development. It contrasts China's approach with those of other countries, particularly in terms of policy stability and focus on long-term goals, but does not mention the United States.
Summary: The city of Hohhot has implemented a centralized management system for government vehicles since 2020, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The system utilizes an online platform for booking, GPS tracking to prevent misuse, and a dual-password system for refueling to curb fraudulent practices. According to Li Jianyun, head of the vehicle service section, this initiative has led to a 30% reduction in operational expenses compared to 2020. The system considers factors like distance, road conditions, and environmental impact when dispatching vehicles, prioritizing new energy vehicles for urban tasks.
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Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of strengthening the "sense of community of the Chinese nation" (中华民族共同体意识) to promote national unity and achieve the "Chinese Dream." It highlights Xi Jinping's focus on ethnic unity during his visits to Tibet and Xinjiang, and the recent Politburo meeting that studied the draft law on promoting ethnic unity and progress, aiming to solidify the theoretical and practical achievements of the Party in ethnic work through legislation. The article also references the economic development and social stability in Xinjiang and Tibet, showcasing the progress made under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. It also mentions the importance of promoting common prosperity in border ethnic regions.
Summary: The article discusses the increasing demand for high-quality public spaces in Chinese cities, exemplified by crowded libraries and innovative reading spaces, with 1.34 billion visits to public libraries in 2024. It highlights the importance of urban planning and creative repurposing of existing spaces, such as transforming old factories into libraries, to enhance public life. By integrating cultural elements and diverse services, cities can create more attractive and functional public spaces. The article emphasizes the concept of "public space +" to integrate amenities such as markets, dining, and bookstores into public spaces.
Summary: China is employing advanced technologies such as air-supported membrane warehouses, automated sampling equipment, digital management platforms, and automatic conveying systems to improve grain storage and management. The country has established 30 demonstration sites integrating green storage technologies. These advancements aim to reduce food waste and ensure the security of China's grain reserves. The article claims that China's overall grain storage technology is currently at an advanced global level. There is no mention of the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: The article from the *Tianjin Daily* discusses the evolution of commercial districts in Tianjin, emphasizing their shift from simple shopping locations to integrated spaces that incorporate culture, arts, and dining to enhance consumer experiences. It highlights the importance of integrating local culture and history into these spaces to create unique atmospheres and boost consumer engagement, using examples like folk culture experiences and the recreation of old cityscapes. The article argues that successful commercial districts become "emotional magnets" by catering to consumer emotions and creating a sense of cultural identity. It concludes that understanding and appealing to consumer desires through cultural and experiential offerings is key to driving commercial development and urban growth. The article makes no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the rising popularity and economic impact of "gu zi" (谷子), or merchandise related to cultural IP such as animations and films, in China. It notes the "gu zi economy" reached 168.9 billion yuan in 2024, projecting further growth. The article highlights that the trend reflects a vibrant cultural economy and meets the demands of young consumers who value high-quality, creative cultural products. It argues that "gu zi" fosters repeated consumption, expands the cultural and creative industry, and promotes cross-sector integration with tourism and sports. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural consumption trends to drive economic growth, citing the example of a Beijing shopping center that successfully transformed by focusing on cultural and trendy businesses.
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Summary: During the "14th Five-Year Plan," a courier station in Sichuan Province's Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture experienced significant growth due to improved transportation infrastructure. The station's daily package volume increased dramatically, reflecting enhanced logistics efficiency, convenient resident shopping, and agricultural products reaching broader markets. Improved highways and railways facilitated faster and more reliable delivery services, supporting e-commerce and rural revitalization. These transportation improvements have allowed local farmers to sell their products outside of the region more effectively. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article highlights the significant growth and transformation of China's express delivery industry during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period (2020-2024). It emphasizes the expansion of delivery services in central and western regions, increased delivery volume and efficiency, and the integration of AI and other advanced technologies to upgrade the industry. The piece further notes the merging of express delivery with the real economy, especially in cold chain logistics for agricultural products and integration with manufacturing. The article concludes by looking forward to the "15th Five-Year Plan," and the further optimization of the industry. There is no mention of the United States or of US-China relations.
Summary: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stated that Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Cheng Li-wen on her election as KMT chair, to which Cheng replied with thanks. Zhu emphasized adherence to the "1992 Consensus" as the basis for cross-strait relations and dialogue, criticizing the DPP for hindering communication by rejecting it. She affirmed that the "1992 Consensus" is the anchor for cross-strait peace and stability. Zhu also announced a commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's Retrocession, emphasizing its significance as a victory in the War of Resistance against Japan.
Summary: A symposium commemorating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's retrocession was held in Taipei, with attendees calling for a correct historical perspective to foster cross-strait peace and prosperity. Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Hsia Li-yan criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for promoting narratives like "end of war" and "undetermined status of Taiwan," while limiting cross-strait exchanges. Other attendees emphasized that historical documents clearly define Taiwan's return as "retrocession" (光复), and that a shared identity as Chinese is crucial for cross-strait peace and prosperity. A poetry recital was also held to commemorate the event.
Summary: Following Typhoon "Maideum," which caused significant damage in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, local authorities rapidly mobilized to restore production and infrastructure. Zhanjiang's Vice Secretary-General Xu Dayi reported that the city quickly restored power and transportation, enabling almost all major construction projects and industrial enterprises to resume operations. The city's agriculture and rural affairs bureau deployed teams to guide farmers in restoring crop production, while the marine and fisheries bureau assisted with damage assessment and insurance claims. According to Zhanjiang's Emergency Management Bureau, the typhoon affected approximately 1.96 million people and caused direct economic losses of around 11.1 billion yuan, but no casualties were reported due to preventative measures.
Summary: A new community canteen has opened in the Wanhecheng neighborhood of Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, offering affordable and nutritious meals to local residents. The canteen aims to provide convenient access to food for residents in the area. The article features a photograph by Cao Jianxiong, which is credited to China Visual. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article introduces a series on the wisdom embedded in ancient Chinese architecture, focusing on acoustic properties. It highlights the work of Professor Yang Yang from Shanxi University, who has spent 18 years studying the acoustic principles of ancient structures like opera stages, towers, and temples. Yang's research combines fieldwork, acoustic measurements, and lab simulations to understand how these buildings achieved remarkable sound projection without modern technology, sometimes even creating effects where sound could be heard across provincial borders. His team is developing measurement standards for traditional opera stage acoustics, aiming to protect these features during renovations. He is looking at the unique soundscape that ancient opera stages provide, as well as the scientific principles that help create these effects.
Summary: The "World Mayor Dialogue" was held in Jingdezhen, China, focusing on cultural exchange and city governance under the theme "Millennial Porcelain, Global Connectivity," with mayors from countries including Italy, South Korea, and Turkey in attendance. Participants emphasized the importance of openness and cultural exchange for urban development, citing Jingdezhen's success in attracting international artists and revitalizing its cultural heritage. Mayors shared experiences on cultural preservation, tourism, and innovation, highlighting the role of ceramics as a bridge between civilizations, particularly in the context of the Silk Road. The Mayor of Iznik, Turkey, emphasized that the Silk Road was a route for civilization exchange, and that Turkey is learning from China's culture and art through cooperation. Discussions focused on mutually beneficial partnerships through understanding different cultures and promoting win-win cooperation.
Summary: According to the article, villagers Wu Youfu and Zheng Chaoting in Guizhou province rescued eight people from a river after a vehicle plunged into it. Wu and Zheng, along with neighbor Hu Yinggang, repeatedly entered the water to save the passengers, including a child. Wu, Zheng, and Hu were later honored for their bravery by the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 22nd China International Agricultural Trade Fair, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, was held in Tianjin, focusing on branding and boosting consumption. Approximately 60,000 buyers and professionals attended, leading to over 8,500 intended collaborations. The event featured a dedicated brand exhibition area and numerous activities to promote agricultural product consumption, attracting over 3,000 major buyers. The Strong Agriculture Forum centered on building a powerful agricultural nation, emphasizing technological, green, quality, and branded agriculture.
Summary: The reporter learned from Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, that on October 20, all 2,177 households from 27 villages in Changsuo, Cuoguo, and Quluo townships in Dingri County, which were the areas most seriously affected by the January Dingri earthquake, were relocated into new housing. These new homes represent a transition from temporary shelters to permanent residences, equipped with modern amenities and public facilities. According to Basang Luobu, a member of the Standing Committee of the Dingri County Party Committee and Deputy County Mayor, the reconstruction adhered to strict standards and incorporated reinforced construction materials for enhanced safety and insulation. The county will continue reconstruction efforts, focusing on rural revitalization and improving people's livelihoods. The article does not mention the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Chaoyang district, a major economic and consumption hub in Beijing, is implementing a three-year plan (2025-2027) to enhance its role as a core area for building Beijing into an international consumption center. The district launched its annual international light show in October, featuring light displays and related cultural and business activities across multiple areas, including the Liangma River and Olympic Center. Chaoyang aims to optimize its commercial layout, attract global brands, and innovate consumption experiences to enhance its international appeal. The district also aims to develop the area for international consumers, including easier processes for foreign credit cards and tax refunds. Chaoyang is also promoting auto consumption, internet retail, and other new consumer trends.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership in achieving socialist modernization and national rejuvenation, drawing upon Xi Jinping's thought in "Xi Jinping: On Governance" Volume V. It identifies five major challenges facing the Party in this endeavor: the global landscape, high-quality development, the internet, maintaining close ties with the masses, and combatting corruption. To overcome these challenges, the article calls for strengthening the CCP through upholding the "Two Upholds," theoretical advancement, cultivating a strong cadre of officials, solidifying the Party's organizational structure, and deepening self-revolution. The article does not discuss the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: According to the article, Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of culture in cultivating morality and inspiring national spirit during the 17th collective study of the 20th CPC Central Political Bureau. The piece argues that culture plays a critical role in shaping individual values, fostering social cohesion, and providing spiritual support for national development. It stresses the need to promote socialist core values, inherit revolutionary culture, and transform traditional Chinese culture to enhance cultural soft power. To achieve this, the article advocates for high-quality cultural services, a strong cultural talent pool, and the use of advanced technology to disseminate culture. The article makes no mention of the United States.
Summary: Fuping county in Shaanxi province is experiencing a boom in persimmon production, with traditional techniques and modern technology combining to produce high-quality *shibing* (柿饼, dried persimmon). Modern automated equipment has greatly improved the production and quality of *shibing*. Entrepreneur Qiao Binbin returned to his hometown to start an e-commerce company and developed the "He'er Bing" brand that is now sold to New Zealand, Vietnam, and elsewhere. The persimmon industry has boosted the local economy, with an annual output value of 8.5 billion yuan. Fuping County has also established a persimmon museum and a persimmon dyeing research center to promote persimmon culture.
Summary: The article highlights China's rapid expansion of its express delivery services, with the national volume already exceeding 150 billion packages this year. Western provinces like Guizhou, Tibet, and Xinjiang are experiencing particularly high growth rates, integrating further into the national market. The expansion of delivery services into rural areas is facilitating the sale of agricultural products and the purchase of consumer goods, boosting the rural economy. The article frames this growth as a reflection of China's modernization and its commitment to developing a comprehensive logistics system. It concludes by emphasizing that China's modernizaiton has goals, plans and strategies.
Summary: Several regions in China are implementing or exploring the implementation of spring and autumn breaks for primary and secondary school students, following central government guidance on expanding service consumption. Concerns exist among parents regarding childcare and potential academic impact, with some fearing the breaks will become de facto tutoring periods. Regions like Hangzhou and Enshi are offering models for implementation, emphasizing school-organized activities and discouraging excessive homework. Experts highlight the potential benefits of these breaks for student well-being and tourism, while also calling for robust support policies and oversight mechanisms.
Summary: The article describes the successful transformation of a former urban village and factory area in Hangzhou's Xiaoshan District into a 3,000+ mu (200 hectares) grain production zone. Through land consolidation and infrastructure development, fragmented plots were converted into a contiguous area for grain cultivation. A rice-wheat rotation system is employed, with rice planted in the first half of the year and wheat in the second. This transformation highlights efforts to integrate agriculture into the urban landscape. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Ministry of Water Resources announced the completion of the "mother river and lake" restoration project, revitalizing 88 rivers and lakes by the end of September 2024. This was achieved through national, provincial, and municipal water network construction, as well as ecological water replenishment projects, including diverting water from the South-North Water Transfer Project. The Tibet Autonomous Region has achieved full heating coverage for farmers and herders above 5,000 meters above sea level. China has also updated regulations for egg product production and is hosting a Shanghai elderly learning course exhibition. The Ussuri River has opened for its last fishing season of the year.
Summary: China's National Railway Group will upgrade its "Railway Changxing" frequent traveler program, offering greater point discounts for members aged 14-28 with valid ID. The program now allows members to use points to upgrade their seats on trains, either by scanning a QR code or contacting staff. This expands the application of frequent traveler points and provides more benefits to passengers. The upgrade will take effect from October 20th.
Summary: A market in Yancheng, Jiangsu province is utilizing livestreaming to boost sales for vendors. Market vendors are finding livestreaming to be effective at attracting customers and increasing sales. The market's management plans to make livestreaming a regular feature and explore group buying and online pre-ordering. The goal is to provide convenience and build trust with consumers. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Multiple tourist locations in China are increasingly integrating technologies like AI and VR to create immersive experiences. Examples include drone light shows in Jiangsu's Nianhua Bay, featuring a 25-meter AI tower and 1500 drones, and VR experiences that bring historical artifacts to life. This trend is fueled by advancements in fields like AI and quantum computing, transforming tourism from simple consumption to a valuable learning experience. These tech-driven attractions aim to capitalize on public fascination with cutting-edge technology. The integration of these technologies is portrayed as a new driver for innovation in the cultural tourism sector.
Summary: A wedding in Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong province, where the bride and groom did not accept monetary gifts (红包) from guests, has garnered praise online. This practice of "valuing heart over gold" has been a local custom for decades, with families often stating "no gifts" on invitations to reduce burdens on relatives and friends. The local government is now promoting this custom of simple weddings, emphasizing presence and good intentions over material wealth. The Shunde District Spiritual Civilization Construction Office has released a proposal advocating for simpler weddings and funerals. There was no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: A recent wedding in Linqiao Village, Anhui Province, exemplifies the local government's push for simplified wedding ceremonies to reduce financial burden on villagers. The village's "simplified wedding hall" offers affordable, home-style menus and rewards couples with "virtue points" redeemable for goods. According to Linqiao Village Party Secretary Liu Hongyan, the hall has hosted 15 banquets this year, saving villagers money. This initiative is part of Lai'an County's broader effort to promote civilized rural customs, encouraging simpler weddings and funerals. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
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Summary: The former Changsha Jinlun Nylon Factory, once a key light industrial base in Changsha, has been revitalized through urban renewal initiatives outlined in the "14th Five-Year Plan". The factory area has been transformed into a mixed-use district featuring a fresh food market, a food street, and a cultural and commercial area. The project, managed by Changsha Boda Assets Management Co., focuses on integrating industrial heritage with modern design, creating a "metropolitan trendy market" that combines work, life, education, and leisure. The transformation has significantly increased revenue and tax contributions while providing thousands of jobs. The article also notes nationwide efforts to update old residential areas and infrastructure.
Summary: During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's urban renewal efforts have deepened, improving city appearances and people's well-being, and injecting new impetus into economic development. Urban renewal initiatives, driven by public needs and involving residents in decision-making, have focused on enhancing living conditions and fostering a sense of happiness. These projects also unlock development potential by integrating cultural heritage with modern trends, creating new consumption growth points. Cities emphasize cultural preservation while upgrading old districts, balancing urban memory with economic opportunity. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's tax revenues and invoice sales have steadily increased since the implementation of new policies last September, indicating a stable and improving economy. Manufacturing tax revenue saw a 5.4% increase, accounting for a large portion of the total tax income. Domestic VAT increased 3.2%, and enterprise income tax rose 4.1%, reflecting improved business and profitability conditions for enterprises. These figures suggest a strengthening economic trend in China.
Summary: Beijing has released a plan (2025-2027) to accelerate the construction of a technology finance system supporting self-reliance in science and technology. The plan outlines 20 policy measures across eight areas, including venture capital, credit, capital markets, and insurance. It aims to attract over one trillion yuan in new long-term capital funds for technological innovation by 2027. The plan also targets exceeding national averages in the growth of tech loans and promoting the issuance of tech-related bonds, insurance, IPOs, and REITs. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Huawei has officially released its new HarmonyOS 6 operating system and initiated large-scale public testing for over 90 models. HarmonyOS, developed by Huawei, has become one of the world's top three mobile operating systems. HarmonyOS 6 features architectural and systemic improvements, including over 80 "smartlets" covering education, healthcare, and lifestyle services. The new OS features improved dialectical comprehension in its "super assistant" function, and greater cross-platform functionality to include Apple devices.
Summary: Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group is collaborating with Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County in Chongqing to promote high-quality development of the *Coptis chinensis* (Chinese Goldthread) industry, leveraging the region's reputation as the "hometown of *Coptis chinensis*." The partnership involves establishing standardized cultivation bases with modern techniques like ecological monitoring and a traceability system. This collaboration aims to improve quality control, increase yields, and boost farmer incomes through training and the introduction of new technologies, like digital monitoring. The company is supporting farmers and expanding the range of *Coptis chinensis*-based products to include items like toothpaste and soap. This collaboration aims to support rural revitalization in the region.
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Summary: Anhui province is conducting a campaign to improve work styles by sending 27,000 cadres to visit enterprises and villages to address their difficulties. Copper Peak Electronics Chairman Huang Mingqiang mentioned plans for a new factory in Thailand, and the Anhui Provincial Department of Commerce helped connect the company with business service outlets in Thailand. Wuhu City is supporting export-oriented enterprises through overseas alliances and trade fairs, with $230 million in intended orders secured. Officials are focused on increasing incomes for farmers, such as through "common prosperity workshops". The effort is intended to reduce burdens on lower levels of government.
Summary: Between January and September 2023, Chinese procuratorates prosecuted over 2,100 cases involving the illegal acquisition and sale of personal information, implicating over 4,400 individuals. Emerging trends include the targeted collection of information based on "market demand," increasingly sophisticated cybercrime techniques, and the use of "human flesh search" (开盒) to facilitate online harassment. Procuratorates plan to increase law enforcement, cut off the black market, enhance public interest litigation, and promote public awareness to better protect personal information. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Liaoning province has launched a unified "sunshine procurement platform" for its state-owned assets and enterprises. The platform aims to improve resource allocation, enhance state-owned asset supervision, and promote the high-quality development of state-owned enterprises. The platform will facilitate online operation and tracking of the entire procurement process, aiming to prevent corruption and "black box operations." This initiative is said to implement the central government's decisions to build a unified national market and improve the public resource trading system. The platform is meant to strengthen the institutional defense against corruption.
Summary: Beijing police are implementing measures to ensure safety and order in parks during the autumn foliage viewing season, expected to last until mid-November. These measures include enhanced security at popular viewing sites, addressing potential hazards, and cracking down on illegal activities like scalping. Traffic management is also being optimized, including the addition of over 1,000 parking spaces at Fragrant Hills Park to alleviate congestion. The announcement does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Tianjin Maritime Bureau and the Tianjin Arbitration Commission have jointly established the "Jin Hai Fa Tong" mobile arbitration tribunal at the Tianjin Xingang Maritime Bureau. This initiative aims to create an innovative "maritime mediation + professional arbitration" model for resolving maritime disputes. The tribunal offers comprehensive services, including integrated adjudication and streamlined execution, reducing costs and time for parties involved. The system breaks down barriers between administration and arbitration, allowing for on-site hearings and rapid conversion of mediated agreements into enforceable documents.
Summary: Lize County, Sichuan Province, is intensifying oversight of "one-card system" (一卡通) distribution of subsidies for the people and agriculture. The county's discipline inspection and supervision organs are focusing on identifying and correcting problems related to misuse of funds, including illegal holding, false claims, embezzlement, and misappropriation. Since 2024, the county has addressed over 40 issues, initiated investigations into 124 individuals, and recovered over 600,000 yuan in economic losses. The goal is to safeguard the financial benefits intended for the populace and agricultural sector.
Summary: Guangdong Province has initiated a new phase in its renewable energy sector by implementing a market-based pricing mechanism for wind and solar power, allowing these projects to participate fully in the electricity market. The province has introduced "Sustainable Development Price Settlement Mechanisms" for both existing and new renewable energy projects, setting a benchmark price while allowing for market-driven fluctuations. Guangdong's installed renewable energy capacity surpassed coal power in April 2025, reaching 77.43 million kilowatts by the end of September. Guangdong is facilitating green electricity consumption by actively working with relevant departments to establish a full life-cycle closed-loop management of green certificate issuance, transactions, applications and write-offs. As of early October, 5,444 new renewable energy projects had registered for the bidding process.
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Summary: The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" innovation cluster has surpassed Tokyo-Yokohama to become the world's leading innovation cluster, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization's *Global Innovation Index 2023*. The region's success stems from its ability to translate laboratory research into industrial outcomes through collaboration within the Greater Bay Area. The 100-kilometer "science and technology corridor" facilitates the flow of talent and resources, exemplified by companies like Bairui Biology and Graverobotics. Guangdong is deepening cross-border collaboration with Hong Kong and Macao to further strengthen its innovation ecosystem. The development of SciGennTech in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone highlights the area's unique advantages and policy support for attracting talent.
Summary: An actor with 40 years of experience in the theater industry, and also the vice chairman of the China Theater Association, emphasized the importance of long-term commitment to the development of Chinese opera, advocating for a balance between artistic integrity and market demands. The author argues that successful theater requires both high-quality content rooted in tradition and an understanding of modern market dynamics. She highlights the need for the industry to learn and introduce more scientific processes and structures. The author uses examples of successful plays, such as *Kou Loulan and Du Liniang*, to demonstrate the importance of time and market support in nurturing theatrical art. The author did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: A symposium was held in Beijing on October 17th, organized by the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), to discuss key TV drama productions commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japanese aggression. Participants, including producers, broadcasters, and experts, exchanged views on dramas like "Our Rivers and Mountains" and others, highlighting the innovative approaches used in portraying the Communist Party's role in the war. Attendees emphasized the importance of maintaining correct political direction and promoting people-centered values in TV drama creation. They also stressed the need for technological innovation to enhance cultural inheritance and artistic creation. The meeting did not explicitly mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The "11th Silk Road International Arts Festival – Today's Silk Road International Art Exhibition" opened in Xi'an, Shaanxi, on October 19th. The exhibition features over 470 fine art pieces from 79 countries and regions, encompassing painting, sculpture, and installation art. It aims to showcase the diverse styles and vitality of contemporary Silk Road art. The article did not mention statements or actions of an official nor discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Ministry of Education has announced the third National College Student Career Planning Competition, themed "Building Dreams of Youth, Aspiring to All Directions, Planning to Start a Career, Leading to the Future." The competition, held from October 2025 to April 2026, aims to promote career education, connect talent supply and demand, and serve graduate employment through three tracks: growth, employment, and curriculum teaching. The growth track focuses on non-graduating undergraduates and junior college students, whereas the employment track targets senior students and graduates seeking jobs. The competition employs a three-tiered system: school, provincial, and national finals. The announcement made no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Tourists are visiting Bishan Village in Anhui province to experience its unique ancient charm and cultural attractions. The village has transformed historical sites like a Qing Dynasty ancestral hall into the Bishan Bookstore, preserving the original structure while offering a public cultural space. Visitors also participate in traditional crafts like making fish lanterns at the Yunxian study base, learning about local history from returning young entrepreneurs. Bishan Village has developed into a creative rural destination with民宿, cultural and creative industries, and study bases. The village party secretary, Wang Huaiyuan, says that the cultural attractions are adding a beautiful touch to the village's development.
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Summary: Under the central government's guidance, the Ministry of Natural Resources, along with other departments, has addressed historical issues preventing homeowners from obtaining property ownership certificates. They have resolved issues for over 2.3 million properties this year, bringing the total to over 23 million. The coordinated effort involves inter-agency communication, with the Supreme People's Court playing a role in protecting consumer rights related to property seizures due to developer debt. Policies include measures to release property seizures for homeowners who have paid in full and innovative solutions for mortgage issues, balancing homeowner rights with financial stability. A mechanism has been established to prevent the rise of new problems.
Summary: A bus driver in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, Jin Lijun, was praised online for patiently waiting for an elderly person to board his bus. Jin has been driving the same route for 11 years, and is mindful of elderly passengers. His company, Jiaxing Public Transportation Co., requires drivers to show care for elderly and young passengers, and uses training and rewards to encourage sensitivity. A private car driver behind the bus also slowed down and filmed the scene, sharing it online.
Summary: A bus driver in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, named Jin Lijun, was filmed slowing his bus to accommodate an elderly woman walking slowly to the bus stop. Jin stated he recognized the woman as a frequent passenger and didn't want her to wait another 40 minutes for the next bus. The bus company, Jiaxing Public Transportation Co., has a policy, according to team leader Dai Hong, requiring drivers to slow down, wait, and care for elderly and child passengers, as well as training drivers on how to assess whether or not to wait for passengers. This "appropriate waiting" policy is part of the company's service standards. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Fujian held its second social worker skills competition in Sanming, attracting 1,554 certified social workers and 518 teams, a 69.8% increase in registration. Thirty-three teams advanced to the provincial finals, competing in theory, project presentations, and case analysis. Fujian has built a social work talent pool of 110,000, with 89,000 certified social workers, ranking among the highest in the nation for certified social workers per capita. The competition was hosted by the Fujian Provincial Federation of Trade Unions and the Fujian Provincial Party Committee Social Work Department. The article contains no reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Since 2025, Fujin City in Heilongjiang Province has focused on "enterprise needs" by integrating resources and optimizing processes to promote high-quality development. The city has compiled policy guides, organized政商 exchanges, and established a coordination mechanism to solve financing difficulties for small and micro enterprises. Fujin has also established an enterprise service network and simplified approval processes. The city leadership has prioritized investment promotion, with key officials leading numerous trips to attract businesses and resolve project-related issues.
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Summary: Several "City Super League" (城超) amateur soccer leagues, exemplified by the "Su Super League" (苏超) in Jiangsu, have gained popularity across China, boosting local economies and cultural engagement. These leagues, characterized by low ticket prices and community involvement, have generated significant revenue through tourism and related consumption. The leagues are fostering local pride and offering opportunities for ordinary citizens to participate in and enjoy soccer. To sustain this growth, analysts suggest a shift from government-led operations to a model emphasizing commercial partnerships and long-term development. The article does not mention any statements or actions by Chinese officials, nor does it discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the proliferation of "City Super" (城超) sports leagues in China, following the success of "Su Chao." It emphasizes that each league should cultivate its own unique regional characteristics, rather than blindly imitating others, to ensure success. The article highlights examples like "Gan Chao" focusing on its "red gene" and "Qiong Chao" using winter tourism to show different strategies of localization. Furthermore, the article stresses the importance of maximizing the economic value of these leagues by expanding revenue streams beyond just tickets and broadcasts. The article does not discuss the statements or actions of any specific official, nor does it mention the United States.
Summary: Guangzhou is supplying the Hong Kong and Macau zones of the 15th National Games with 19 types of athlete food, coordinating with Hong Kong and Macau to purchase the same batches of ingredients and undergo the same testing procedures. Guangdong authorities have selected 38 suppliers and implemented a comprehensive food safety system. The Guangdong branch of the General Administration of Customs is facilitating efficient customs clearance for these food supplies. According to Xie Shuibin, the collaborative efforts, including joint cultural and sports events, demonstrate closer cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau in preparation for the Games. The opening ceremony will also be jointly produced by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Summary: The 2025 FIBA 3x3 Macau Masters tournament recently concluded, serving as a warm-up for the National Games' 3x3 basketball event. The event aimed to enhance Macau's reputation for hosting major sporting events and attract both residents and tourists. Sixteen teams from around the world competed, with the Swiss team Lugano claiming the championship in the highest-level FIBA 3x3 competition. The tournament is part of the FIBA World Tour season that has been held in multiple cities since April. There was no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The 2025 World Artistic Roller Skating Championships opened in Beijing's Yanqing District, running from October 17-30. The competition, featuring youth and adult categories across various disciplines, involves 900 athletes from nearly 40 countries and regions. This marks the first time China has hosted the World Artistic Roller Skating Championships. The event will award 23 gold medals. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article explains the significance of different colored jerseys in cycling races, using the 2025 Tour of Guangxi as an example. The red jersey signifies the overall leader with the lowest cumulative time. The blue jersey represents the "sprint king," awarded to the rider with the most points from intermediate sprints and stage finishes. The polka dot jersey symbolizes the "king of the mountains," given to the best climber. The white jersey represents the "best young rider," recognizing a young cyclist's comprehensive strength and potential.
Summary: A mass cycling challenge, coinciding with the "Tour of Guangxi" world tour, concluded in Nanning, Guangxi, attracting over 1600 participants. The race was formatted after the professional race, featured six legs totaling 327.9 kilometers across six Guangxi cities. Participants lauded the scenic routes, well-organized events, and the opportunity to experience professional-level competition. Organizers introduced AI technology to enhance the race experience and launched a sports consumption festival to promote local culture, tourism, and products. The event facilitated the promotion of "Guipin going overseas" (桂品出海) through e-commerce.
Summary: The 2025 International Rope Skipping Masters Tournament was held in Shanghai's Baoshan District from October 17-21, attracting over 200 athletes from 12 countries and regions. Chinese athletes, including Lu Yanfen and Zhang Chengwei, achieved notable victories and broke records in various categories. The event featured both Masters and Challenge competitions, with Han Zimo and Ouyang Yaoke winning the youth A group Masters titles. A public skipping carnival, which included elements such as a sports market and local intangible cultural heritage displays, was also held in conjunction with the competition. There is no mention of U.S. participation or U.S.-China relations in this report.
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Summary: The article reports on the challenges and developments in South Sudan, highlighting infrastructure projects like the new Central Bank headquarters built by a Chinese company (山东高速集团) and a Chinese-aided (中国援建) teaching hospital. While the South Sudanese government aims to diversify its economy and has a ten-year strategic plan, a large percentage of the population lives in extreme poverty. An Egyptian professor criticized the U.S. and other Western countries for instigating South Sudan's independence and then abandoning the country. The article concludes by noting the presence of Chinese peacekeeping forces and medical teams in South Sudan, appreciated by the local population.
Summary: At the 2025 Busworld Europe in Brussels, over 80 Chinese companies showcased advancements in electric buses and related technologies, ranking second in exhibitor count. Yutong, BYD, and Golden Dragon highlighted their latest electric vehicle models and innovations like "battery-vehicle lifespan matching technology" and lightweight designs. BYD executives, including Li Ke, emphasized the expansion of their European production and service support. Chinese companies such as Jingyida and Guangzhou Rongsheng also garnered attention for their smart cockpit systems and electronic rearview mirrors. The event underscored the increasing competitiveness of Chinese bus manufacturers in areas like new energy technology and intelligent driving, prompting European manufacturers to increase innovation.
Summary: The 2025 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum was held in Guangxi, focusing on green development and a shared prosperous future. Nearly 300 representatives from ASEAN nations, Chinese environmental departments, international organizations, research institutions, and businesses discussed climate change, biodiversity protection, marine ecology governance, green energy, and the circular economy. Participants praised China's ecological achievements and the results of China-ASEAN environmental cooperation. The forum, co-hosted by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is a key dialogue platform, held annually since 2011.
Summary: The UK is experiencing a surge in telecom and online fraud, costing an estimated £1.8 billion annually. In response, the British government and law enforcement have implemented measures, including a large-scale anti-fraud campaign, the formation of a national anti-fraud unit, and the establishment of a "UK Anti-Fraud Alliance." The UK also issued an "AI Cyber Security Code of Practice" and hosted a global anti-fraud summit, advocating for international cooperation to combat transnational cybercrime.
Summary: Seoul is tackling rising loneliness with initiatives like "Mind Convenience Stores," offering companionship and mental health support. These stores, part of the "Seoul, No More Lonely" campaign, provide counseling, activities, and a space for connection, having already served over 22,000 visitors since March. The initiative also includes a 24/7 "Goodbye Loneliness 120" hotline, demonstrating a systemic approach to combating social isolation driven by urbanization and changing family structures. The "Mind Convenience Store" provides a social support network, embodying social care in the form of daily accompaniment and listening. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article discusses the role and development of grassroots legislative outreach points (基层立法联系点) in China over the past decade. These contact points are designed to solicit public opinion and integrate it into the legislative process, ensuring laws reflect the needs and concerns of the people. Examples from Tianjin and Guangdong illustrate how suggestions from local residents and businesses have been incorporated into laws, such as those related to cultural relic protection and rural collective economic organizations. The article also highlights the use of technology, like QR codes, to facilitate public participation and improve efficiency. Ultimately, these outreach points aim to enhance socialist democracy with Chinese characteristics by ensuring laws are more responsive to public needs.
Summary: This article summarizes interviews with four National People's Congress (NPC) deputies on strengthening Chinese culture. Song Yan advocated for innovation in museums and cultural heritage sites, as well as talent cultivation. Lin Zhengjia emphasized aligning cultural development with the people's needs and integrating culture with technology and industry. Tu Hongyan focused on promoting Chinese culture internationally, emphasizing innovation in traditional arts like silk and constructing a globalized promotional system to tell contemporary Chinese stories. Wang Yijun discussed supporting intangible cultural heritage inheritors through talent cultivation, institutional support, and digital platforms.
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Summary: Ningbo police in Zhejiang province successfully cracked a major case involving the infringement of trade secrets of a new energy vehicle company. Three former employees, Niu, Wan, and Wen, were found to have conspired to steal the company's "BOM list" and other confidential documents, valued at over 33 million yuan, and shared them with a consulting company. The three were sentenced to prison terms and fines for their actions. The police also issued risk alerts to the company, advising them on how to better protect their trade secrets and improve internal security. The article highlights Zhejiang's efforts to strengthen intellectual property protection and foster a better business environment for innovation.
Summary: A recent Ministry of Justice report highlighted a case in Henan where a county government's administrative enforcement supervision bureau discovered that local fire safety administrative penalty cases were abnormally "uniform." The bureau intervened to correct the enforcement orientation that prioritized fines, preventing the substitution of fines for management and non-standard or careless enforcement practices. The report stresses that setting fine targets that prioritize revenue generation fundamentally deviates from the original intention of administrative law enforcement, which should aim to prevent, correct, and punish violations of administrative order. The report states that since March, over 50,000 cases related to outstanding issues in enterprise-related administrative law enforcement have been investigated and corrected nationwide, achieving significant results in regulating special actions for enterprise-related administrative law enforcement. The article emphasizes that fines are not the only means of legal management and encourages integrating legal education throughout the administrative penalty process.
Summary: Xiapu County in Fujian province has established the Qixing Maritime Community, the first of its kind in the province, to improve maritime governance. The community integrates various services like legal consultation and dispute resolution for fishermen, embodying the "Fengqiao Experience" of localized problem-solving. Local courts, procuratorates, public security bureaus, and women's federations have innovated the "Maritime Fengqiao Working Method" to provide comprehensive services. The goal is to resolve issues locally, preventing escalation. A women's legal publicity volunteer service team composed of female judges and women's federation staff went to the fishing rafts to work with fishermen and provide legal consultation and other services.
Summary: A real estate agent, Yue, successfully sued a homeowner, Gao, for failing to honor a promised reward for selling the house. Gao had publicly promised a new phone to any agent who successfully facilitated the sale. The court ruled Gao's statement was a legally binding reward offer, separate from the brokerage agreement. The court ordered Gao to provide Yue with the promised phone.
Summary: A court in Shandong province revitalized the near-bankrupt Dongfang Marine Technology Co. through a pre-reorganization mechanism, attracting strategic investment and saving jobs. The Shandong High People's Court emphasizes a dual approach of "active rescue" and "timely liquidation" in bankruptcy cases. Another case involved the liquidation of Heli Wheel Co., whose assets were acquired by a high-tech railway equipment company, Bohong Rail Transit, creating a new industry chain. Shandong courts have been actively using bankruptcy proceedings to resolve debt, release land resources, and reallocate assets. These efforts have helped to optimize resource allocation and prevent regional risks in the province.
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Summary: The article discusses the significance of Chinese films beyond box office numbers, emphasizing their role in recording civilization, promoting values, and connecting with audiences. It highlights recent successes, such as "Volunteer Army: A Bloody Fight to the Death," which resonated deeply with viewers, and films like "Luo Xiaohei War 2" and "Lang Lang Mountain Little Monster" whose merchandise has helped to drive consumer spending. The article also acknowledges challenges facing the domestic film industry, including audience habits and competition from other forms of entertainment. It argues that Chinese films should combine universal themes with distinct national characteristics to thrive, and mentions that China's first movie incorporated national opera.
Summary: The directors of the TV series "Leopard" (猎豹) highlight its focus on the transformation of young soldiers in the modern Chinese military, emphasizing their courage and willingness to embrace new technologies like drones and VR for combat training. The series aims to portray a more realistic and multifaceted image of soldiers, showcasing their emotional depth and the challenges they face. "Leopard" tells the story of Chen Hansheng, a soldier who experiences setbacks before returning to the elite Leopard commando unit. The production team prioritized casting veterans to enhance the authenticity of the series. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The author, struggling to finish a novel titled "Autumn Water Person," found inspiration at a used bookstore after hearing the song "Autumn River Night Mooring." An elderly bookseller in a wheelchair told the author that the music "has light, boats, and the shore you are looking for." Inspired by the music, the author completed the novel, writing about the male protagonist finding his direction. The author later returned to thank the bookseller, but the stall was gone. The author reflects that a true ending in creation is not the end of the story, but the return of emotion to shore.
Summary: The dance drama *Yongle Weiyang*, which premiered during the "October 1st" holiday, tells the story of the Yongle Palace through dance, focusing on its architecture, murals, and glazed tiles. The playwright decided to break the single “main character” and “central event” linear narrative, and build the basic framework of the work in "units". The drama intertwines the palace's construction in the Yuan Dynasty with its relocation in the 1950s, highlighting the dedication of the young team involved in the preservation project. The goal is to evoke a sense of cultural inheritance and inspire audiences to visit the Yongle Palace. The drama does not appear to mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Playwright Guo Qihong, honored with the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Lifetime Achievement Award, is celebrated for his "literary historical drama," exemplified by his renowned play *Li Bai*. Guo's early career involved adapting historical stories for various opera genres before joining the Beijing People's Art Theatre (BPAT) where *Li Bai* was first staged. His works delve into the inner lives and moral dilemmas of historical figures, avoiding grand narratives in favor of intimate character portrayals. Guo credits the BPAT for nurturing his creative work, allowing his scripts to flourish. Guo also stated that a successful playwright has to wear many different hats to be successful.
Summary: This article discusses the recent surge in popularity of theatre and dramatic arts across China, highlighting the numerous arts and drama festivals taking place in various cities from Shanghai to Guilin. These festivals offer diverse performances to local audiences. The article then invites readers to submit personal stories about their experiences with theatre. There is no mention of any political figure, the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
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By: 本报记者 王 观
Subsidizing personal consumer loans and loans to service industry business entities, targeting both supply and demand sides to further stimulate consumption vitality; ultra-long-term special treasury bonds continue to exert force, supporting "two key areas" construction with greater力度; the total amount of loans in the "five major articles" of finance is growing, and the coverage is expanding, continuously nourishing the real economy... During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, macroeconomic policies have been more proactive and effective, and macroeconomic regulation has been more precise, flexible, and forward-looking, effectively promoting the sustained recovery and improvement of China's economy and achieving new achievements in high-quality development.
Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary, pointed out: "Implement more proactive and effective macroeconomic policies, promote sustained economic recovery and improvement, continuously improve people's living standards, maintain social harmony and stability, complete the '14th Five-Year Plan' target tasks with high quality, and lay a solid foundation for achieving a good start to the '15th Five-Year Plan'."
One policy after another is conceived in response to the times and launched in response to the situation, and one sum of money after another is accelerated to land, benefiting enterprises and benefiting the people. Policy dividends are continuously transformed into the surging momentum of high-quality economic development.
——Synergistic efforts, sufficient "toolbox" reserves, and large counter-cyclical adjustment efforts.
Machines are roaring, tower cranes are standing, and the second-phase expansion project of Jinan Yaoqiang Airport (济南遥墙机场) in Shandong (山东) is being stepped up. As a national regional aviation hub and an important hub in the Bohai Rim region, the project has received special bond funds of 3.6 billion yuan, 4.03 billion yuan, and 3.7 billion yuan in 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively, and attracted a syndicated loan of 17.255 billion yuan with a term of 40 years in 2023. The combination of social capital and fiscal funds forms a continuous and stable flow of funds, making the project construction more confident.
From active to more active, fiscal policy is more powerful in terms of implementation. Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the deficit rate has increased from 2.7% to 3.8%, and this year it has further increased to 4%; new tax and fee reductions and tax rebates and deferred tax payments have exceeded 10 trillion yuan.
From prudent to moderately loose, quantitative, price, and structural monetary policy tools are used flexibly. Since 2020 to July this year, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) has cumulatively reduced the reserve requirement ratio 12 times; it has cumulatively lowered the policy interest rate 9 times, driving the 1-year and 5-year-plus loan market quotation rates down by 115 and 130 basis points respectively.
At the same time, fiscal, monetary, employment, industrial, regional, technological, and environmental protection policies pay more attention to coordination and cooperation, strengthen policy coordination, and achieve concerted efforts. In a wider range of regions and more fields, the "fiscal + industry" policy jointly drives effective investment, the "technology + finance" policy escorts start-ups to break ground and sprout, and the "fiscal + employment" policy supports enterprises to stabilize and expand employment...
——Precise drip irrigation, spending money where it is needed most, and strong momentum for high-quality development.
Spacious main roads, large parking buildings, and effective connections between communities and surrounding commercial, educational, medical, and leisure resources have created a 15-minute convenient living circle... With the support of renovation funds, the Zhiyin Dongyuan Community (知音东苑小区) in Hanyang District (汉阳区), Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北) has been renovated, and the living environment of more than 2,000 households has been significantly improved.
In the national fiscal account book, the most important and most valuable thing is always people's livelihood. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, fiscal investment in people's livelihood was nearly 100 trillion yuan; the central government arranged 318.6 billion yuan in employment subsidy funds, an increase of 29% compared with the "13th Five-Year Plan" period; the social security system was improved, and the level of security for elderly care, medical care, and social assistance was improved to reduce the worries of the people. Strengthening the protection and improvement of people's livelihood is also strengthening the foundation and enhancing the endogenous power for high-quality development.
Tapping potential, clearing blockages, and increasing momentum.
Enterprises' equipment renewal and technological transformation projects have received timely loan support. Anhui Sanduo Bearing Co., Ltd. (安徽三多轴承有限公司) plans to upgrade nearly 70 intelligent grinding and assembly production lines and 40 fully automated testing and assembly lines; agricultural loans are uninterrupted, and the entire chain from planting and acquisition to processing and logistics of the Guanghong Chinese Herbal Medicine Professional Cooperative (广鸿中药材专业合作社) in Xihe County (西和县), Gansu (甘肃) is smoother, and farmers' income is guaranteed; with carbon emission rights as collateral, Hubei Huangmailing Phosphorus Chemical Co., Ltd. (湖北黄麦岭磷化工有限责任公司) is accelerating its energy conservation and emission reduction efforts and is determined to move forward towards green...
——Flexible and proactive, the foresight, scientific nature, and effectiveness of macroeconomic regulation have been further improved.
"The interest can be saved by 500 yuan!" Recently, Mr. Liu (刘先生), who decided to settle in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), is adding furniture to his new home. The implementation of the personal consumer loan interest subsidy policy has allowed him to taste the "sweetness," "With the money saved, I can buy one more small appliance."
To boost consumption and expand domestic demand, one practical policy move after another. There are both ultra-long-term special treasury bonds to support the replacement of old consumer goods with new ones, and the establishment of a 500 billion yuan service consumption and elderly care re-lending program to guide financial institutions to increase high-quality supply, as well as the introduction of policy "red envelopes" such as childcare subsidies and elderly care service subsidies directly to individuals. As of the first half of this year, trade-ins have driven sales of 2.9 trillion yuan, and about 400 million people have enjoyed subsidy benefits. Scientific decision-making and decisive action use "real money" to stimulate consumption vitality and potential.
Benefiting both the present and planning for the long term. From reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts to the creation of new policy tools, a package of financial policies is introduced in a timely manner; from the creative issuance and use of ultra-long-term special treasury bonds to the one-time arrangement of 6 trillion yuan of debt limits to replace existing hidden debts, seizing the window of opportunity and giving enough at one time when the opportunity is seen... Strengthening the analysis of the economic situation, making the timing more flexible, and exerting force more accurately, the macroeconomic policy combination is continuously improving its quality and efficiency in terms of foresight, scientific nature, and effectiveness.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, macroeconomic policies have been more proactive and effective, macroeconomic governance ideas have been continuously innovated and improved, and macroeconomic governance has been steadily improved, effectively promoting the steady and long-term progress of China's economic ship and accumulating strong strength for advancing Chinese-style modernization.
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Implement cultural projects that benefit the people, actively develop new types of cultural formats, and deliver more high-quality cultural products and services to the people.
——November 6, 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Hubei (湖北)
Today's China, the power of culture is rooted in the land of China, growing in the vast fields and streets, in cities and villages.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Enhance the ability to provide cultural services and cultural products" and "Deliver more high-quality cultural products and services to the people." "Innovatively implement cultural projects that benefit the people" was written into the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and "Establish a mechanism for high-quality cultural resources to directly reach the grassroots level" was written into the "Decision" of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
Practice begins in a small courtyard.
Stepping into the "Meihousishi (美后肆时)" courtyard in the Jing'an (景山) subdistrict of Dongcheng District (东城区), Beijing (北京), with its gray brick walls, carved beams, and painted rafters, the 5,400-square-meter space above and below ground is embedded with 21 activity spaces such as the Meiyue Library and the Meiying Cinema. This courtyard, built during the renovation of the neighborhood, has also become a new type of public cultural space, hosting more than 600 cultural activities annually for five years.
The wonderful time is especially memorable for Wu Yufang (吴玉芳), a nearby resident. Last year, she enjoyed a symphony performance from the Central Conservatory of Music (中央音乐学院) in the courtyard. Some time ago, she also participated in the drama festival held in the courtyard, "There are professional actors from the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人艺) and other places, as well as grassroots people who signed up to participate, it's so lively!"
The beauty comes from deepening the reform of the cultural system and mechanism.
"Resolutely change what should be changed." Public cultural services have shifted from a single government supply to government-led and social participation. Lu Qiuping (卢秋平), the person in charge of the operation of "Meihousishi (美后肆时)," introduced that more than 20 cultural brands, including the drama festival, are planned and operated by their company. Change "government orders" to "people's orders." Subdistrict and community cadres walk through the streets and alleys, transforming the demands of the people into characteristic cultural products. With the help of digital platforms, Lu Qiuping (卢秋平) and her team analyze operational data every week, and adjust project services in real time according to audience feedback to meet the diverse, multi-level, and multi-faceted spiritual and cultural needs of the people.
"Do not change what should not be changed." For cultural projects that benefit the people, "benefiting the people" is the prerequisite. Adhering to the principle that third-party operation does not change the public nature of cultural services, the "Meihousishi (美后肆时)" charges no more than 30% of cultural service projects.
Grasp what "should be changed" and "should not be changed." Various places have innovatively expanded more than 40,000 cultural spaces at the doorsteps of the masses, creating "cultural living rooms" around the people; all public libraries, cultural centers (stations), art museums, and more than 91% of museums across the country are open for free, making the "benefit the people" background brighter.
The "benefit the people" background is depicted in museums.
In Jiangsu (江苏), more than 90 museums in the province are piloting extended opening hours to solve the "difficulty in making reservations" and drive the "night economy"; some are innovating digital exhibition halls to create new cultural formats and make cultural relics "move"; some are holding exhibitions at the doorsteps of the masses - large museums are taking high-quality cultural relics to local areas for touring exhibitions and joint exhibitions.
From "having or not" to "good or not," and then to "excellent or not," various places are promoting the quality and upgrading of public cultural spaces to continuously meet the people's growing needs for a better life.
The "problem list" is the "reform list" and the "implementation list." Taking joint exhibitions as an example, Jiang Rui (江睿), curator of the Lianyungang Museum (连云港市博物馆) in Jiangsu (江苏), introduced: "In the past, it was mostly grassroots museums that lent cultural relics to large museums. Now, precious exhibits come to the people." Participating in this year's joint exhibition, the Lianyungang Museum (连云港市博物馆) received a maximum of 42,000 visitors in a single day, breaking the single-day reception record of museums in the province.
The museum craze illuminates a better life. In 2024, national museums received 1.49 billion visitors, setting a new historical high.
The people's better life is the deep concern of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), "We must always adhere to the principle that cultural construction focuses on people and is implemented for the people." All localities bear in mind their entrustment and work hard.
Looking at the Laodabao Village (老达保村寨) in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County (澜沧拉祜族自治县), Yunnan (云南), this poor village, once hidden in the mountains, has been changed by the entry of culture into the village. The autonomous county continues to organize professionals to perform in the village, and also trains local villagers to inherit and innovate Lahu (拉祜族) culture and Lahu (拉祜族) songs and dances.
Combining traditional and modern culture, villager Li Naluo (李娜倮) has created more than 30 Lahu (拉祜族) songs, and the songs and dances she participated in choreography have also appeared on CCTV stage: "At that moment, I was really proud!" The small village has set up a performing arts team, and through "culture + tourism," it received more than 71,000 tourists in 2024, realizing a comprehensive tourism income of 1.475 million yuan.
In the combination, we see the cultural innovation and creativity of the whole nation.
There are more than 470,000 mass art groups spontaneously organized by the people across the country. The masses are the protagonists, and cultural activities are no longer just watching others perform; "Village Evening Gala (村晚)," "Village BA (村BA)," village songs, village dances... the "village-level" cultural brands are becoming well-known, and the utilization of rural cultural resources and industrial innovation and development are organically integrated. For the "Village Evening Gala (村晚)" alone, a total of 81,700 events were held nationwide in 2024, attracting 262 million participants.
When economic development revitalizes the millennium-old cultural heritage, when the outstanding traditional Chinese culture is integrated into the warp and weft of our party's governance, in the echoes of landing, "humanistic economics" is being solved in practice, and the "second combination" is changing China.
(Reporters Pan Junqiang (潘俊强) and Li Maoying (李茂颖) participated in the writing of this report)
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Biting the green hills and not relaxing, the chaotic clouds fly by with composure.
Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century. China is steadfastly focused on managing its own affairs well, unswervingly expanding high-level opening-up, adhering to the new development philosophy to lead high-quality development, and providing new opportunities for the world with its own new development.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's total economic output successively surpassed the thresholds of 110 trillion yuan, 120 trillion yuan, and 130 trillion yuan. It is projected to reach approximately 140 trillion yuan in 2025, with an expected increase of over 35 trillion yuan in five years. Its contribution to global economic growth remains at around 30%, making it an "oasis of certainty."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Faced with new situations and tasks, we must further comprehensively deepen reform, continue to improve various systems and mechanisms, consolidate the foundation, promote strengths, make up for shortcomings, strengthen weaknesses, and continuously transform our institutional advantages into national governance effectiveness."
Looking at the world, China's "scenery is uniquely beautiful," demonstrating that under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, it adheres to a people-centered development philosophy, fully leverages institutional advantages such as concentrating efforts to accomplish great things, "drawing a blueprint to the end," and coordinating the whole country as one, which contains profound historical logic, theoretical logic, and practical logic.
(I)
On October 9th, China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. (中国华能集团有限公司) and China National Chemical Corporation (中国中化控股有限责任公司), as the first batch of centrally-administered state-owned enterprises to be relocated from Beijing, officially moved into Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北).
Moving into their new home in Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), Yang Gaomin (杨高敏), an employee of China National Chemical Corporation (中国中化), is filled with happiness: the park is not far from home, and it only takes 10 minutes to commute to work by bus. "More and more high-rise buildings are appearing, shops are bustling with people, and the city is full of vitality."
Above ground, the Millennium Forest and the Central Green Valley stretch out in green, and "smart cars" travel smoothly on "intelligent roads"; underground, electricity, communications, gas, heating, and water supply live in "collective dormitories"; in the cloud, the "city brain" operates at high speed, processing more than 20 billion data items per day...
Starting from a blank sheet of paper, the "city of the future" rises from the ground, becoming a vivid portrayal of "drawing a blueprint to the end."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "For long-term tasks, we must maintain strategic focus and patience, adhere to drawing a blueprint to the end, **滴水穿石** (dī shuǐ chuān shí - "dripping water pierces stone," perseverance will achieve success), and work persistently."
The key to managing China's affairs well lies in the Party.
The most essential feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics is the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), and the greatest advantage of the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics is the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).
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 brave the wind and waves and move forward steadily. This is the greatest consensus formed by the entire Party.
The scientific formulation and successive implementation of five-year plans is an important experience in our Party's governance and administration of the country, and also an important political advantage of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
In the practice of leading socialist modernization, our Party has continuously summarized the experience of formulating and implementing five-year plans, and explored and formed a system design under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, in which the Party Central Committee plenary session proposes planning recommendations, the State Council (国务院) compiles draft planning outlines, and the National People's Congress (全国人大) reviews and approves them before releasing them to the public for implementation, thereby effectively transforming the Party's propositions into the will of the state.
Five-year plans are not unique to China, nor were they first created by China, but China is the only country that insists on continuously formulating and implementing five-year plans. The five-year plan has become a distinctive practice of socialist modernization in our country, deeply embedded in the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "A foreign leader once said to me that China has a great advantage: you always formulate various plans, and various plans can always be realized."
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has personally served as the leader of the drafting group for the "13th Five-Year Plan" and "14th Five-Year Plan" recommendations, personally planning, personally deploying, and personally promoting the work of national development planning, making strategic deployments for winning the decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and comprehensively building a modern socialist country, making planning one of the important means for the Party Central Committee to grasp the direction, plan the overall situation, set policies, and promote reform.
When some countries' macroeconomic policies are short-sighted and "flipping pancakes" back and forth, our Party, through the five-year plan as a way of governing the country, has promoted economic strength, scientific and technological strength, comprehensive national strength, and people's living standards to new heights, creating a new situation in Chinese-style modernization.
From a global perspective, a conclusion is becoming increasingly clear: under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, China's consistent development blueprint, with stable expectations, clear paths, and an open attitude, has achieved its own economic growth in both quantity and quality, becoming an important support for the global economy to traverse "uncertainty."
(II)
In the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), on both sides of the G60 Expressway (G60高速公路), new factories stretch endlessly, brightly lit under the night sky.
From an expressway to a science and technology innovation corridor, the Yangtze River Delta "G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor" (长三角“G60科创走廊”) is telling vivid innovation stories.
Currently, the factory clusters on both sides of the G60 Expressway (G60高速公路) are no longer isolated production spaces, but rather industrial chains that connect research and development, manufacturing, logistics, and services. The nine cities are working together to draw a grand picture of the "science and technology innovation economy."
In 2016, Songjiang District (松江区) in Shanghai (上海) creatively proposed the concept of the "G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor" (G60科创走廊), laying out nine major industrial functional sectors. In 2018, the nine cities of the "G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor" (G60科创走廊) held the first joint meeting and released the "Songjiang Declaration" (《松江宣言》), fully launching the curtain on coordinated development. In 2024, the total economic output of the nine cities reached 9 trillion yuan, and based on the added value of manufacturing, its contribution to global manufacturing is close to 2.2%.
The shining light of innovation in the "G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor" (G60科创走廊) is a vivid microcosm of "fully leveraging the advantages of the new type of national system and accelerating the promotion of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Our greatest advantage is that our socialist system can concentrate efforts to accomplish great things. This is an important magic weapon for us to achieve our cause."
Concentrating efforts is necessary to ensure key points. From improving the modern industrial system to tackling major scientific and technological projects, from building major national projects to promoting green development... Since the new era, we have adhered to the combination of an effective market and a capable government, effectively organizing various undertakings and carrying out various tasks, and leading high-quality development to a new level with the new development concept.
Concentrating resources is necessary to achieve breakthroughs. Implementing the "contract system" reform for scientific research funding, giving scientific researchers greater autonomy; promoting the market-oriented reform of data elements, making innovation more dynamic; "the government builds the stage, enterprises perform the opera, and scientific research institutes provide support," allowing innovation to come from the market and go to the market... Since the new era, our country has achieved a number of major original achievements in the fields of quantum technology, life sciences, material sciences, and space sciences, promoting historic achievements and historic changes in scientific and technological undertakings.
Looking at the world, China's institutional advantages of adhering to the combination of an effective market and a capable government and "concentrating efforts to accomplish great things" are becoming more prominent. When some countries are still trapped in the policy short-sightedness and constant changes under a multi-party system, China adheres to coordinating the whole country as one, mobilizing the enthusiasm of all parties, and always moving steadily in the right direction.
Singapore's (新加坡) *Lianhe Zaobao* (《联合早报》) once commented: "Looking around the world, no country can advance reform in a way that is as good as its word and seizes every minute like China today."
From a global perspective, a conclusion is becoming increasingly clear: China adheres to coordinating the whole country as one, keeps pace with the times to leverage the institutional advantages of concentrating efforts to accomplish great things, mobilizes the enthusiasm of all parties, and promotes China's economic ship to brave the wind and waves and move forward steadily.
(III)
In the golden autumn, in the more than 3 million mu of orchards in Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西), the red apples are crisp, sweet, and refreshing.
An apple connects the original intention of serving the people, reflects the struggle of the new era, and connects the feelings of the world as one family.
The old revolutionary area of Yan'an (延安) used to be a deeply impoverished area. When the call to win the battle against poverty was sounded, the apple industry took the lead. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once came here specifically to urge everyone to "resolutely continue to develop the apple industry."
Introducing superior varieties, carrying out technical training, promoting agricultural insurance... With the support of a series of policies, an apple has connected a complete "rich people's industrial chain," driving more than 1 million people to employment and benefiting 800,000 farmers.
Who is development for, who does it rely on, and who shares the fruits of development are the touchstones for judging the merits of a system.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must always adhere to being people-centered, respond to the needs and concerns of the masses in a timely and effective manner, do practical things for the people with heart and soul, continuously improve people's living standards, and make the fruits of modernization construction benefit all the people more and more fairly."
When some countries have prominent social problems such as gun violence and racial discrimination, and even basic social stability cannot be guaranteed, China has always adhered to "reforming to benefit the people and opening up to promote common prosperity" as its value coordinates, writing a different answer sheet.
Since the new era, more than 2,000 reform plans have been implemented, with the big character "people" running through them: the reform of the medical and health system has promoted centralized drug procurement and price reductions, curbing the rapid growth of medical expenses; the reform of the education system has promoted the integration of urban and rural compulsory education, making high-quality educational resources more balanced; the reform of the elderly care service system has expanded the supply of inclusive services, responding to the needs of an aging society... Reform has always focused on people's livelihoods, demonstrating the warmth of the system.
Working together in the same boat and living in harmony. Promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind and proposing four major global initiatives, China demonstrates its responsibility as a major country with practical actions. In the agricultural field, China helps developing countries improve grain production through technical cooperation and shares poverty reduction experience; in the energy field, China's photovoltaic and wind power technologies are exported to many countries, promoting the transformation of the local energy structure. This kind of "teaching a man to fish" cooperation not only helps developing countries improve their development level, but also creates a large number of jobs and improves people's livelihood and well-being.
"Chinese-style modernization is modernization that follows the path of peaceful development. China will always be a force for world peace, stability, and progress."
From a global perspective, a conclusion is becoming increasingly clear: development is for the people, development relies on the people, and the fruits of development are shared by the people. China always adheres to a people-centered development philosophy, stands on the right side of history, stands on the side of human civilization and progress, promotes the construction of a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness and inclusiveness, and cleanliness and beauty, and follows the right path in the world.
China's practice proves that the socialist system with Chinese characteristics is full of vitality, anchoring the course with a scientific blueprint, stimulating momentum with reform and opening up, and taking improving people's lives and increasing people's well-being as the starting point and end point of development. This system is not only good at stimulating endogenous动力 (dònglì - "driving force," internal power), but also actively integrates global resources; it not only pays attention to the continuity of strategic planning, but also maintains the innovative power of keeping pace with the times. This is not only the solid foundation for China to achieve high-quality development, but also an important contribution China has made to the progress of human civilization.
All rivers have a source, and tall trees have roots.
Socialism with Chinese characteristics is the choice of history and the choice of the people. Only socialism can save China, only socialism with Chinese characteristics can develop China, and only by adhering to and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics can we realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, unswervingly forging ahead along the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics, China in the new era will surely win even greater victories and glories on the new journey!
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In Dingri, Tibet (西藏定日), at the foot of Mount Everest (珠峰), Chen Bo (陈波), a tourist from Sichuan (四川), parked his car and skillfully connected to the charging pile. Afterwards, he and his friends leisurely enjoyed lunch.
In less than an hour, the group returned, and the vehicle was "fully charged." They set off again, continuing towards the next stop on their road trip.
The China National Highway 318 Sichuan-Tibet Route (国道318川藏线) that Chen Bo (陈波) traveled extends from Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川) to Lhasa (拉萨), Tibet (西藏), with a total length of more than 2,000 kilometers. This highway combines danger and magnificence and is known as the "most beautiful self-driving route."
In the past, this was mainly the "reserved road" for traditional fuel vehicles; now, more and more domestic new energy vehicles are running on it, becoming a new landscape on the plateau.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Developing new energy vehicles is the only way for China to move from a large automobile country to a strong automobile country."
In recent years, China's automobile industry has continued to accelerate its pace of innovation, and new energy vehicles have achieved leapfrog development in terms of production and sales scale, core technology, and industrial chain ecology.
The numbers are the most powerful proof. Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's new energy vehicle industry has drawn an upward growth curve: sales reached 3.521 million vehicles in 2021, and then continued to climb at an average annual growth rate of more than 50%, breaking through 12 million vehicles in 2024, ranking first in the world.
"Driving a new energy vehicle, you can also safely drive yourself to Tibet (西藏)." Chen Bo (陈波) is driving a domestic new energy vehicle, and his confidence comes from the increasingly dense super charging network along the way.
"Many years ago, when I came to Tibet (西藏), there were mostly fuel-powered off-road vehicles on the road. This year, when I walked on National Highway 318 (国道318) again, I clearly felt that there were more and more domestic new energy vehicles and charging piles," said Chen Bo (陈波).
Zhang Wenxiang (张文祥), head of Tibet Kewang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (西藏可往新能源科技有限公司), is a builder and witness of the development of charging facilities on this highway. "Five years ago, the main charging piles along the highway were slow charging piles, with a power of only 7 kilowatts or 60 kilowatts. Sometimes it took overnight to charge the vehicle. At that time, you had to rest for one night after driving 300 kilometers, and it took seven or eight days to get from Chengdu (成都) to Lhasa (拉萨)."
"Now the construction of infrastructure is steadily advancing, and the charging efficiency has been greatly improved. As fast as a cup of coffee, as slow as a meal, you can rush to the next journey." Zhang Wenxiang (张文祥) introduced that the latest construction site has applied 600-kilowatt super fast charging technology, which will further shorten the charging waiting time.
Outside the car window, the snow-capped mountains stretch endlessly, and the road extends to the sky. Chen Bo (陈波) drives his new energy vehicle forward, heading for more beautiful scenery.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 林 琳 王 博
These years, more people are living in cities, and cities are becoming newer and more convenient. In the process of urban renewal, how can we preserve the heritage and individuality? What kind of modernization should our cities have?
— People's Daily Online netizens
On social media, people often share why they fall in love with a city. Some love it for its ancient buildings and old alleys, some for its "bashu" (巴适) lifestyle, and some for a meal full of wok hei... It is precisely these things that constitute a city's unique heritage and charm. In a sense, this is equivalent to its "identity card."
Chinese-style modernization involves all aspects, including the modernization of cities. "Adhering to the principle that a people's city is built by the people and for the people," the continuous renewal of cities is to improve the living environment and enhance the quality of life, while also preserving heritage and individuality.
Heritage leaves memories for the city, allowing people to remember nostalgia.
Culture is the soul of a city, and historical and cultural heritage carries the historical background of the city. In Beijing (北京), the central axis is like an orderly spine running through ancient and modern times, writing a long and magnificent historical context. In Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, the crisscrossing waterways and white walls and black tiles weave a "double-sided embroidery" of Jiangnan (江南) charm... Civilization inheritance and cultural continuation, common historical memories give the city a spiritual home, allowing people's nostalgia to have a gentle sustenance.
Heritage makes the city more attractive, attracting people from near and far.
The city is the space where people live. Just as people have different personalities, each city also has its own style and character. The city's heritage gives the locals a personality background and also attracts more people who "投脾气" (tóu pí qì - "compatible temperament") to come to travel, settle down, gather and empower. Heilongjiang's (黑龙江) "Erbin" (尔滨) creates an "ice and snow craze" with hospitality, and Jingdezhen (景德镇), Jiangxi (江西) Province, inherits and protects the "millennial kiln fire" with ingenuity... Continuing the city's heritage and refining its "unique skills," these charming cities play a movement of high-quality development in people's unforgettable love.
Heritage is both beautiful and unique, constituting the colorful China (中国) in which we live. In recent years, we have experienced the largest and fastest urbanization process in world history, with 940 million people living in towns and cities. Building modern people's cities is now facing two "shifts": urbanization is shifting from a period of rapid growth to a period of stable development, and urban development is shifting from a stage of large-scale incremental expansion to a stage dominated by stock improvement and quality enhancement. How to promote urban renewal while retaining its unique heritage? Some good practices are worth adhering to—
Skillfully use micro-transformation, use "major surgery" with caution, and put in the effort of "embroidery." Abandoning the 急功近利 (jí gōng jìn lì - "eager for quick success and instant benefit," seeking instant results) of large-scale demolition and construction, through partial repairs and functional replacement, the ancient city and old streets can retain their appearance and texture while also radiating new ideas. Zhengding (正定), Hebei (河北) Province, comprehensively "摸家底" (mō jiā dǐ - "take stock," to thoroughly investigate) of cultural relics, and through the implementation of cultural relic protection projects and ancient city protection and style restoration projects, the ancient city has added a new style.
Let history "live" instead of being "sealed," integrated into modern life. In Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷) in Fuzhou (福州), Fujian (福建) Province, on the waterside stage, Min opera actresses wearing brocade costumes gently stretch their sleeves; in the streets and alleys, the China Commercial Seal Exhibition Hall, immersive drama experience clubs, etc. have settled in, and the ancient houses have been rejuvenated. Historical space breathes and grows in the contemporary context, and transforms into a new leisure space in the footsteps of young people rushing to and yearning for it.
Residents "order" and the government "accepts the order" to jointly build and share a new home. "The core of the city is people." Urban renewal should respect the opinions of residents and allow public opinion to be heard and demands to be responded to. The Zhengcai Street community (蒸菜街小区) in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) Province, built in the 1980s, once attracted diners from all over the world with its authentic Liuyang (浏阳) steamed dishes. However, years of accumulated illegal construction have made the community environment worse and worse. Later, through more than a dozen "zero-distance" heart-to-heart talks, the problems raised by residents, such as chaotic parking in old communities, were solved. Allowing the people to have a greater sense of participation and gain, such urban renewal is needed by the people and also calls for more modern governance capabilities.
The Central Urban Work Conference proposed "building innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, civilized, and smart modern people's cities." In the process of urban renewal, no matter how its form changes with each passing day, what remains unchanged is the taste of life in the alternation of morning and evening, and the unique heritage in the changing seasons. The people who live here day and night, jointly nurture and care for this kindness, and together feel the beauty of a modern people's city.
Return to TopGuangzhou, October 22nd (Reported by He Linping (贺林平)) Since the official opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) on October 23, 2018, as of 8:00 AM on October 22nd this year, the number of passengers traveling between Guangdong (粤), Hong Kong (港), and Macao (澳) through the Zhuhai (珠海) Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥珠海公路口岸) has exceeded 93.34 million, and the cumulative number of vehicles has exceeded 19.42 million. It is estimated that for the entire year, the port's passenger flow will exceed 30 million, and the vehicle flow will exceed 6 million.
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The key to comprehensively building a modern socialist country lies in the Party.
——Studying Volume V of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" (《习近平谈治国理政》)
Ninth Edition
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Highlights
The proportion of inclusive kindergartens in the country increased from 83.00% in 2021 to 87.26% in 2024.
On the evening of October 16th, at the entrance of the Railway No. 1 Kindergarten (铁一园) in Xihu District (西湖区), Nanchang (南昌), Jiangxi (江西), Li Bingzi's (黎冰子) youngest son, Shu Yuxuan (舒宇轩), handed her a small toy after school—a "squirrel" made of clay.
"The teacher taught us to make it!" Looking at her son's joyful appearance, Li Bingzi (黎冰子) felt very gratified. This fall semester, according to the "Opinions on Gradually Promoting Free Preschool Education" issued by the General Office of the State Council, the childcare and education fees for children in their final year of preschool in public kindergartens are waived. Shu Yuxuan (舒宇轩) happened to be eligible, which reduced Li Bingzi's (黎冰子) childcare pressure.
This is not the first time Li Bingzi (黎冰子) has benefited from the inclusive development of preschool education.
In 2021, Li Bingzi's (黎冰子) eldest son, Shu Yuchen (舒宇晨), was ready to start kindergarten. She and her husband inquired in many places and found that some kindergartens charged over 6,000 yuan per semester for childcare and education fees. Including food expenses, the annual expenditure was nearly 20,000 yuan, which was a significant burden.
"Later, we heard that Railway No. 1 Kindergarten (铁一园) was a public kindergarten, with a monthly childcare and education fee of 600 yuan. Including food expenses, the annual cost was less than 8,500 yuan. As long as you have a Xihu District (西湖区) household registration and are over 3 years old, you can register," Li Bingzi (黎冰子) said. "With a **抱着试试看的心态** (bào zhe shì shì kàn de xīn tài - "holding a try and see mentality," with a tentative attitude), we submitted the materials, and soon the child was admitted to the kindergarten."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Xihu District (西湖区) increased investment, expanded the supply of kindergarten places, and expanded the supply of inclusive preschool education resources. "The district added 13 new public kindergartens, increasing the number of public kindergarten places by 4,560," introduced Liao Xiaobing (廖小兵), Director of the Xihu District (西湖区) Education and Sports Bureau. There are 55 kindergartens in the district, with 10,415 children enrolled, of which 9,720 are enrolled in inclusive kindergartens, accounting for over 93%.
"Building the Great Wall with building blocks," "The teacher took us to plant small tomatoes"... Shu Yuchen (舒宇晨) often shares his previous life in kindergarten with his younger brother. "The child has made rapid progress in kindergarten." With this peace of mind, Li Bingzi (黎冰子) decided to send her youngest son to Railway No. 1 Kindergarten (铁一园) as well.
According to the goals set in the "14th Five-Year Plan," during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, 20,000 new, renovated, and expanded kindergartens will be built nationwide, increasing the number of inclusive places by more than 4 million. The policy effects are gradually becoming apparent: in 2021, the proportion of inclusive kindergartens in the country was 83.00%, and in 2024 it increased to 87.26%.
This year, Shu Yuxuan (舒宇轩) has moved up to the senior class. "When he was in the middle class, we still paid 600 yuan per month, but this semester it's completely free, saving another 3,000 yuan," Li Bingzi (黎冰子) said. "The money saved can be used to buy picture books and sign up for interest classes for the two children."
This fall semester, 4,275 children in Xihu District (西湖区) are benefiting from the policy of reducing and exempting childcare and education fees for senior class children. Liao Xiaobing (廖小兵) introduced that the quality of preschool education will not be reduced due to free education. The district will comprehensively consider factors such as changes in the school-age population and financial resources, improve the preschool education investment mechanism, strengthen the construction of kindergarten infrastructure, and gradually expand the scope of beneficiaries.
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In recent years, inclusive preschool education policies have brought many changes to kindergartens. I am very happy to see the children's growth environment getting better and better.
In the past, parents always worried about choosing a kindergarten, either worrying about the distance or the cost. Now, kindergarten enrollment is not restricted to school districts, and all school-age children with a Xihu District (西湖区) household registration can register; this fall semester, the tuition fees for senior class children are waived; the government has also invested 4.56 million yuan, and the kindergarten's infrastructure has been completely renewed.
This semester, we updated and purchased a batch of picture books according to the standard of 10 books per child, and also added a percussion course, which the children especially like. The district provides 2,000 yuan in assistance per school year to children from families with financial difficulties, which is distributed by semester, considering all aspects.
Every morning, I greet the children at the door as they enter the kindergarten, watch them eat heartily at noon, and see them off in the afternoon as they hold their parents' hands and go home from school. The children's laughter is the motivation for my work.
(The author is the principal of Nanchang Railway No. 1 Kindergarten (南昌市铁路第一幼儿园))
Return to TopBy: 韩文榕
The policy of waiving childcare and education fees will benefit approximately 12 million people this autumn semester, reducing the cost of raising children for many families.
Several hundred yuan per month may not seem like much, but when multiplied by the population base, it is a considerable sum. It is estimated that in this autumn semester alone, national财政 (cái zhèng - public finance) expenditure will increase by approximately 20 billion yuan, and family expenditure will decrease by approximately 20 billion yuan accordingly.
Continuously increasing the proportion of children in inclusive kindergartens, and gradually promoting free preschool education... Increasing supply and reducing fees, a series of measures during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period aim to solve the urgent needs and concerns of parents, and care for the healthy growth of young seedlings.
Promoting inclusive preschool education requires continuous effort. Further consolidate and implement assistance policies for groups such as children from families with financial difficulties, orphans, and children with disabilities, and do a good job in providing basic security; encourage, guide, and regulate the participation of social forces, continuously expand inclusive resources, improve the conditions for running kindergartens, and increase the coverage of affordable and high-quality preschool education. It is believed that as policies continue to be implemented, more children will move from "having access to kindergartens" to "attending good kindergartens."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 政 刘温馨
China National Petroleum Corporation Lubricating Oil Company (中国石油润滑油公司) once faced the dual pressures of shrinking traditional markets and transformation and upgrading. What to do? Shift from selling products to selling services. The company developed new products and provided overall lubrication solutions, and the second growth curve helped boost rapid profit growth.
Promoting the transformation of production-oriented manufacturing to service-oriented manufacturing can extend the value chain and broaden the space for enterprise 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 Innovative Development of Service-oriented Manufacturing (2025-2028)" (《深入推动服务型制造创新发展实施方案（2025—2028年）》), focusing on four aspects: enterprises, industries, regions, and ecosystems, and proposing systematic tasks and measures to promote the innovative development of service-oriented manufacturing. "With the accelerated iteration, upgrading, and application expansion of the new generation of information technology, and the continuous deepening of industrial integration and development, service-oriented manufacturing has become an important direction for the development of manufacturing," said the relevant person in charge of the Department of Industrial Policies and Regulations of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部产业政策与法规司).
On the production side, embedding services into the manufacturing process enhances production efficiency and product added value; on the sales side, shifting from simply selling products to providing overall "product + service" solutions; on the after-sales side, expanding services such as remote operation and maintenance and equipment recycling, forming a full-chain integration from design and production to after-sales... In recent years, new models and new forms of service-oriented manufacturing have developed rapidly, promoting the continuous improvement of the quality and efficiency of manufacturing development.
Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) shows that among the 372 selected service-oriented manufacturing demonstration enterprises, the proportion of service revenue in total operating revenue remains above 35%, and the contribution rate of service business to operating revenue growth reaches 60%. Models such as shared manufacturing, personalized customization, full life cycle management, and general integration and general contracting have been widely used in fields such as construction machinery, textile and apparel, smart home, and petrochemicals.
Driven by service-oriented manufacturing, the industrial structure is optimized and upgraded, and traditional industries are moving towards high-end product services, intelligent equipment, green production processes, and service-oriented industrial forms. The input of service elements continues to increase, driving the accelerated development of producer services such as R&D and design, software services, and financial leasing. From 2020 to 2024, the average annual growth rates of the added value of information transmission, software and information technology services, and leasing and business services in China reached 13.71% and 15.66%, respectively.
Service-oriented manufacturing also faces problems such as weak supply capacity of key technologies and an imperfect standard system. In response, the implementation plan proposes to take enterprises as the "point" to create a group of leading enterprises and leading brands, and carry out service-oriented manufacturing brand promotion actions and integrated application scenario innovation demonstration actions; take industries as the "line" to cultivate and strengthen producer services such as science and technology service industries and productive financial services; take regions as the "area", taking provincial-level and above high-tech industrial development zones, industrial parks, and industrial clusters as carriers to create a group of service-oriented manufacturing innovation and development highlands, and explore replicable and scalable experiences and practices; take the ecosystem as the "body", strengthen the tackling of key common technologies and model innovation, accelerate the construction of a service-oriented manufacturing standard system, strengthen the construction of new information infrastructure, and consolidate the foundation for the development of service-oriented manufacturing.
Return to TopThis newspaper Tianjin (天津) October 22nd (Reporter Jin Bo (靳博)) Airbus's second A320 series aircraft final assembly line in China was put into operation in Tianjin (天津) on the 22nd, which is also the company's second final assembly line in Asia. Airbus has 10 final assembly lines for this model globally.
The Airbus second line project is expected to be fully operational by the beginning of next year, covering a total area of approximately 300,000 square meters, including 13 single buildings such as the final assembly workshop, paint hangar, final assembly and work team hangar. Preparations for the final assembly of the first aircraft are underway. With the launch of the new production line, Airbus will double its production capacity in Tianjin (天津).
The Airbus Tianjin (天津) final assembly line was put into operation in 2008 and is Airbus's first civil aircraft production line outside of Europe. It has assembled and delivered more than 780 A320 series aircraft. Approximately 1/3 of the Airbus aircraft operating in China are produced in Tianjin (天津). Since 2023, Airbus has begun large-scale delivery of aircraft assembled in Tianjin (天津) to international airlines. Last year, approximately 20% of the aircraft produced in Tianjin (天津) were delivered to international customers in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition to final assembly, Airbus also manufactures some key parts of aircraft in Tianjin (天津), and the Chinese aviation manufacturing system is deeply integrated with the Airbus global industrial chain.
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Beijing, October 22nd (Reporter Yu Jingxian (郁静娴)) According to agricultural situation monitoring, as of October 21st, nearly 80% of the national autumn grain harvest has been completed. By crop, nearly 80% of medium-season rice, over 80% of corn, nearly 90% of soybeans, and over 20% of double-season late rice have been harvested. By region, nearly 80% of the Huang-Huai-Hai region, over 80% of the Northeast, Southwest, and Northwest regions, nearly 70% of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River (长江中下游), and over 30% of South China have been harvested.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘军国
Recently, Le Zhiguo, the head of the robot spring special team of Zhejiang Meili Technology Co., Ltd. (浙江美力科技股份有限公司), and his colleagues visited humanoid robot-related companies such as Unitree Robotics (宇树科技) and Deep Robotics (云深处).
"We are here to deliver samples and strengthen communication and coordination with downstream companies to jointly overcome technical problems," said Le Zhiguo. He explained that humanoid robot companies mainly focus on the development of important components and systems such as the brain, cerebellum, and joints, with less consideration for the flexibility of the body and joints. This can easily lead to problems such as joint heating, clumsy movements, and poor durability. Meili Technology (美力科技) has proactively participated and has already provided small batches of samples to some humanoid robot companies.
What product can help robots become more "flexible"? The answer lies in a small spring, about 1 cm in diameter, in Le Zhiguo's hand.
On the surface, this spring is not much different from ordinary springs. "But it has higher strength and precision, and can be applied to the linear actuator of a robot, making the robot's movements more sensitive and coordinated," Le Zhiguo explained. If sensors give robots a sense of touch, and harmonic reducers are the robot's joints, then high-precision and high-strength shock-absorbing springs are the robot's ligaments, playing multiple roles such as joint buffering, posture adjustment, shock absorption, and noise reduction.
This year, Meili Technology (美力科技) drew technical backbones from more than 120 R&D personnel to form a robot special team to tackle technical problems. In less than 3 months, they achieved small-batch listing of robot springs, supplying them to many robot companies at home and abroad.
How was it possible to "spring" into a new track in such a short time?
"The company has accumulated rich experience in the field of springs for 35 years, providing support for us to enter new industries," said Zhang Bihong (章碧鸿), founder and chairman of Meili Technology (美力科技).
Initially, Meili Technology (美力科技) was just an inconspicuous spring workshop in Ru'ao Town (儒岙镇), Xinchang (新昌), Zhejiang (浙江). "We started by producing fire extinguisher springs, and later started making motorcycle valve springs," said Zhang Bihong. "At first, there was no business, so I rode my bicycle, running on the dusty township roads, knocking on the doors of motorcycle parts companies one by one, and gradually got involved in automotive springs."
In recent years, competition in the spring market has become increasingly fierce, and the traditional market can no longer meet the company's development needs. The rapid growth of the domestic new energy vehicle market has allowed Meili Technology (美力科技) to see a transformation opportunity. "If the company wants to live better, it must continue to climb upward," Zhang Bihong was determined and decided to invest in the development of new energy vehicle air suspension springs with higher technical barriers.
In the past, as a configuration only available in international high-end models, the spring technology of air suspension has long been monopolized by foreign companies. The company had never been involved in this field, but the market window was fleeting, and the team faced unprecedented pressure.
"The most difficult thing is to improve the durability and sealing performance of the rubber airbag and metal parts, which directly affects the quality of the spring; the stability of performance under extreme conditions is also difficult to grasp. Often, the data in the laboratory is very good, but problems such as the shock-absorbing material not meeting the requirements are exposed in real vehicle road tests," admitted Li Xiaojun (李晓军), head of the air spring project team.
"In order to improve air tightness and make air springs more fatigue-resistant and resistant to high and low temperatures, we have tested hundreds of rubber materials," said Li Xiaojun. After repeated deliberation of designs, adjustment of material formulas, optimization of vulcanization processes, and testing of structural solutions... After withstanding 5.42 million cycles in a demanding high and low temperature alternating damp heat test, in 2024, Meili Technology's (美力科技) first passenger car air spring assembly was successfully trial-produced and passed customer vehicle verification.
The upward climb has not stopped. Zhang Bihong said, "The added value of robot springs is higher than that of automotive springs, and it may become the next 10 billion-level track."
In continuous innovation, a small spring is "springing" out a broader space.
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I remember in 2000, I said to the 20-plus employees in the early days of our business: We will only focus on doing one thing, and that is springs. This thing has a bright and beautiful future!
Focus is both endurance and determination.
Why haven't we switched tracks in 35 years? There have indeed been many temptations. Some peers have switched to more "fashionable" components, or even crossed over into other industries. It's not that we haven't wavered, especially when the market fluctuates and profits are under pressure. But every time I look at the wire in the workshop and think about the customers' "exacting" demands for precision, I become more determined: although springs are small, they are the key to the precise operation of countless large systems, and we cannot give up.
Transformation is deepening, not deviation.
In the early days, we relied on cost performance to open up the market. However, with the greatly increased requirements for spring performance in high-end automobiles and precision machinery, we realized that we had to transform—from "being able to do it" to "being the best." Behind this is gritted-teeth investment: heavily investing in building an industry-leading R&D center and laboratory, and introducing precision equipment. When tens of millions of yuan are invested, and no clear results are seen for months or even longer; when the team works day and night, and is under great pressure due to failures, I also have sleepless nights. But technological breakthroughs often come after persisting to the critical point. For that 0.01 mm precision leap, we persevered.
There are no sunset industries, only never-ending innovation. Along the way, the only thing we hold tightly in our hands is springs; the only thing we repeatedly think about in our hearts is also springs. In the tide of industrial upgrading, every step we take is extremely solid.
(Interview and arrangement by Liu Junkun (刘军国), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on October 22nd (Reporter Ge Mengchao (葛孟超)) The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (国家外汇管理局) released data on the 22nd showing that the total scale of China's foreign-related income and expenditure in the first three quarters was 11.6 trillion US dollars, a record high for the same period in history. Net cross-border capital inflow was 119.7 billion US dollars, and the surplus of bank exchange settlement and sales was 63.2 billion US dollars, both higher than the level of the same period last year.
Li Bin (李斌), Deputy Director and Spokesperson of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (国家外汇管理局), introduced that China's foreign exchange market operated smoothly in September, showing two characteristics:
First, cross-border capital flows remained active and balanced. In September, the total cross-border income and expenditure of non-banking sectors such as enterprises and individuals was 1.37 trillion US dollars, an increase of 7% month-on-month. Cross-border income and expenditure under current account and capital account both maintained a growth trend, showing the steady development of China's foreign-related economy. Affected by the seasonal impact of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays on cross-border payments, there was a small net outflow of cross-border funds of 3.1 billion US dollars in September, which has turned into a net inflow since October. By item, China's foreign trade grew steadily, and the net inflow of funds under the trade in goods item in September remained at a high level; cross-border capital flows under trade in services, investment income and other items were relatively stable.
Second, the supply and demand in the foreign exchange market was relatively balanced. In September, both bank exchange settlement and sales on behalf of customers increased significantly month-on-month, and enterprises and other entities flexibly carried out foreign exchange trading according to their own needs. The exchange settlement surplus in September was 51 billion US dollars, of which there was more net exchange settlement in the first and middle ten days, and the exchange settlement difference tended to be balanced in the last ten days. Since October, bank exchange settlement and sales on behalf of customers have been roughly the same, and the supply and demand in the foreign exchange market has been basically balanced.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙 振 邝西曦
Implement cultural projects that benefit the people, actively develop new forms of cultural business, and bring more high-quality cultural products and services to the people.
——November 6, 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Hubei (湖北)
Today's China, the power of culture is rooted in the land of China, growing in the vast fields and alleys, cities and villages.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Enhance the ability to provide cultural services and cultural products" and "Bring more high-quality cultural products and services to the people." "Innovatively implement cultural projects that benefit the people" was written into the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and "Establish a mechanism for high-quality cultural resources to directly reach the grassroots" was written into the "Decision" of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
Practice begins in a small courtyard.
Stepping into the "Meihousishi (美后肆时)" courtyard in the Jing'an (景山) subdistrict of Dongcheng District (东城区), Beijing (北京), with its green bricks and gray tiles, carved beams and painted rafters, the 5,400-square-meter space above and below ground is embedded with 21 activity spaces such as the Meiyue Library and the Meiying Cinema. This small courtyard, built during the renovation of the neighborhood, has also become a new type of public cultural space, operating for 5 years and holding an average of more than 600 cultural activities per year.
Good times are especially memorable for Wu Yufang (吴玉芳), a nearby resident. Last year, she enjoyed a symphony concert from the Central Conservatory of Music (中央音乐学院) in the courtyard. Some time ago, she also participated in the drama festival held in the courtyard, "There are professional actors from the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人艺) and other places, as well as grassroots people who signed up to participate, it's so lively!"
Goodness comes from deepening the reform of the cultural system and mechanism.
"Resolutely change what should be changed." Public cultural services have shifted from a single government supply to government-led and social participation. Lu Qiuping (卢秋平), the person in charge of the operation of "Meihousishi (美后肆时)," introduced that more than 20 cultural brands, including the drama festival, are planned and operated by their company. Change "government orders" to "people's orders." Street and community cadres walk through the streets and alleys, transforming the demands of the people into distinctive cultural products. With the help of digital platforms, Lu Qiuping (卢秋平) and his team analyze operating data every week, and adjust project services in real time according to audience feedback to meet the diverse, multi-level, and multi-faceted spiritual and cultural needs of the people.
"Do not change what should not be changed." Cultural benefits for the people, "benefits for the people" is the premise. Adhering to the third-party operation without changing the public attributes of cultural services, the chargeable cultural service projects of "Meihousishi (美后肆时)" do not exceed 30%.
Grasp what "should be changed" and "should not be changed." Various places have innovatively expanded more than 40,000 cultural spaces at the doorsteps of the masses, creating "cultural living rooms" around the people; all public libraries, cultural centers (stations), art museums, and more than 91% of museums across the country are open for free, making the "benefit for the people" more prominent.
The "benefit for the people" is depicted in museums.
In Jiangsu (江苏), more than 90 museums in the province are piloting extended opening hours to solve the "difficulty in making reservations" and drive the "night economy"; some innovate digital exhibition halls to create new cultural business forms and make cultural relics "move"; some bring exhibitions to the doorsteps of the masses - large museums bring high-quality cultural relics to local areas for touring exhibitions and joint exhibitions.
From "whether there is" to "whether it is good," and then to "whether it is refined" and "whether it is excellent," various places promote the quality and upgrading of public cultural spaces to continuously meet the people's growing needs for a better life.
The "problem list" is the "reform list" and the "implementation list." Taking joint exhibitions as an example, Jiang Rui (江睿), curator of the Lianyungang Museum (连云港市博物馆) in Jiangsu (江苏), introduced: "In the past, it was mostly grassroots museums that lent cultural relics to large museums. Now, precious exhibits come to the grassroots people." Participating in this year's joint exhibition, the Lianyungang Museum (连云港市博物馆) received a maximum of 42,000 visitors in a single day, breaking the single-day reception record of museums in the province.
The museum craze lights up a better life. In 2024, museums across the country received 1.49 billion visitors, setting a new historical high.
The people's better life is General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) deep concern, "We must always adhere to the cultural construction focusing on people and based on people." All localities must bear in mind the entrustment and work hard.
Looking at the Laodabao Village (老达保村寨) in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County (澜沧拉祜族自治县), Yunnan (云南), this once poor village hidden in the mountains has been changed by the entry of culture into the village. The autonomous county continues to organize professionals to perform in the village, and also trains local villagers to inherit and innovate Lahu (拉祜族) culture and Lahu (拉祜族) songs and dances.
Combining traditional and modern culture, villager Li Naluo (李娜倮) has created more than 30 Lahu (拉祜族) songs, and the songs and dances she participated in arranging have also appeared on CCTV: "At that moment, I was really proud!" The small village has set up a performing arts team, and through "culture + tourism," it received more than 71,000 tourists in 2024, achieving a comprehensive tourism income of 1.475 million yuan.
In the combination, we see the cultural innovation and creativity of the whole nation.
There are more than 470,000 mass-organized literary and art groups across the country, with the masses as the protagonists, and cultural activities no longer only watch others perform; "Village Evenings," "Village BA," village songs, village dances... "Village-branded" cultural brands are becoming well-known, and the utilization of rural cultural resources and industrial innovation and development are organically integrated. For the "Village Evening" alone, 81,700 events were held nationwide in 2024, attracting 262 million participants.
When economic development revitalizes thousands of years of cultural heritage, when outstanding traditional Chinese culture is integrated into the economic and social development of our Party's governance, in the echo of implementation, "humanistic economics" is solved in practice, and the "second combination" changes China.
(Reporters Pan Junqiang (潘俊强) and Li Maoying (李茂颖) participated in the writing of this report)
Return to TopThe system of people's congresses is becoming more mature and well-defined; the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协) held 30 special symposiums, covering 10 special committees and 34 sectors, encouraging people to speak the truth, offer sincere advice, and contribute good ideas... During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's development of socialist democracy has achieved remarkable results. Many international individuals who have visited, studied, worked, and lived in China believe that China's whole-process people's democracy adheres to the people-centered development philosophy, embodying the people's status as masters of the country in the realization and development of their own interests. Whole-process people's democracy is the broadest, most genuine, and most effective democracy, the people's democracy that best suits China's national conditions, and has made important contributions to enriching and developing human political civilization.
"What is useful to the people is the best way of governance."
Developing socialist democracy is to embody the people's will, guarantee the people's rights and interests, and stimulate the people's creativity, using a system to ensure that the people are the masters of the country. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, from "small courtyard deliberation halls" to "courtyard discussion meetings," from offline roundtables to online deliberation groups, democratic practices with a touch of everyday life are deeply rooted in the lives of Chinese people.
Green indicates approval, red indicates opposition, and yellow indicates abstention—in the Guangxi People's Hall (广西人民会堂), a group of foreign faces are experiencing the voting process with great interest; "My fellow people's congress deputies and I receive voters at fixed times. From dim streetlights and damaged roads in the community to industrial development and improvement of the business environment, voters can talk to us freely." At the People's Congress Deputies Liaison Station in the Ceramic Town of Beiliu City (北流市) in Yulin (玉林), everyone carefully listens to Chen Sen (陈森), a representative of the Yulin Municipal People's Congress, share his experience in performing his duties... In June of this year, nearly 40 ASEAN students from universities such as Guangxi University (广西大学) and Nanning Normal University (南宁师范大学) visited various places in Guangxi (广西), perceiving Chinese-style democracy through diverse activities.
"How are people's congress deputies elected?" "How do they collect public opinions?" "How are these opinions implemented?" After a face-to-face discussion with local people's congress deputies in Guangxi, Zhou Daming (周达明), a student from Laos, had his doubts answered: "I learned that local people's congress deputies work at five levels, listening to opinions and suggestions in a timely manner through liaison stations. The practice of whole-process people's democracy is integrated into the daily lives of Chinese people. After returning home, I will introduce China's experience to my friends."
Tariq Hassan, Director of the South America Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, led a delegation to China in April this year and conducted an inspection of the practice of whole-process people's democracy at the Shanghai CPPCC (上海政协). From how China develops whole-process people's democracy, to how the system of multi-party cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) plays a significant political advantage, from CPPCC members promoting scientific decision-making to solve local economic and livelihood problems, to specific cases of democratic parties offering suggestions for promoting environmental improvement in residential areas and the construction of community gardens, Tariq Hassan listened carefully and observed carefully, saying: "This is an unforgettable experience. We have witnessed the vivid practice of Chinese democracy. What is useful to the people is the best way of governance."
The Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Yanfeng District (雁峰区), Hengyang (衡阳), Hunan (湖南) once organized a unique experience activity. On Zhongshan South Road Pedestrian Street (中山南路步行街), 12 international students from the University of South China (南华大学) learned about the tremendous changes before and after the quality improvement and renovation of the street. Olivia from Rwanda learned that during the quality improvement and renovation, the Xianfeng Street Working Committee (先锋街道工委) of the Yanfeng District People's Congress actively carried out visits to collect opinions and suggestions from residents and merchants on the economic development of the jurisdiction, organized democratic deliberation meetings to provide merchants and residents with a platform to express their demands and participate in decision-making, and organized representatives and the masses to go deep into the construction site to understand the progress of the project, check the project ledgers one by one, and put forward rectification opinions on the spot, using practical actions to support the people's dream of a happy and comfortable life. "The people-centered concept of whole-process people's democracy is touching," said Olivia.
"Not grand theories on paper, but real scenes before your eyes."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the broad masses of the people actively offered suggestions, and a large number of suggestions were transformed into policies and measures. Some foreigners who have lived in China for a long time have also become participants and beneficiaries.
"Having lived in China for these years, I have participated in the practice of Chinese-style democracy." Hami, a businessman from Iran, has lived in Jimingshan Community (鸡鸣山社区), Yiwu (义乌), Zhejiang (浙江) for more than 20 years. In order to better serve the Chinese and foreign residents in the community, Jimingshan Community established a "Community Council," and Hami was one of the first foreign members to join, participating in community deliberations and assisting in mediating disputes between residents in his spare time. "Doing business is not flustered with the support of the law, suggestions can be heard and implemented, and if there are contradictions, everyone sits down and communicates sincerely, and community affairs are discussed by everyone. The advancement of China's democratic rule of law during the '14th Five-Year Plan' period is not a grand theory on paper for me, but a real scene before my eyes."
Not long ago, a road in Jingang Jiayuan Community (金港嘉园社区), Shunyi District (顺义区), Beijing (北京) was renovated and upgraded, and the joint deliberation of Chinese and foreign residents played a significant role in it. Balaham, a foreign resident of the community, found that there were many cracks and potholes in the road, which brought safety hazards and inconvenience to residents' travel and life, and reported it to the community. The community immediately took action, built a "deliberation and consultation platform," and invited more than 10 people, including representatives of new employment groups, representatives of Chinese and foreign residents, and representatives of merchants, to sit around a table and give everyone the right to speak on "who will repair, how to repair, and when to repair." At the deliberation site, as a representative of merchants, Balaham put forward his own opinion: "I hope the road can be repaired smoothly, so that customers can come to the store easily." Every demand of the representatives was carefully recorded and became a key basis for optimizing the plan. "The problem was solved so timely!" Balaham gave a thumbs up when he passed the repaired road again.
"China's social governance puts whole-process people's democracy into practice, with extensive consultation before decision-making and mass participation in implementation, reflecting the essence of the people being the masters of the country." Hassan Ragab, Dean of the Faculty of Languages at Suez Canal University in Egypt, who has visited China many times, said that he once saw residents, enterprise representatives, and government departments discussing issues such as optimizing garbage classification and public facilities construction face-to-face at a community "roundtable meeting," with all parties fully expressing their demands and ultimately forming a plan that takes into account the interests of all parties. "It is this benign interaction that escorts China's economic development, social stability, and people's well-being, and also provides a more comfortable environment for foreigners to visit, work, and live in China."
"Provides valuable insights for the governance exploration and democratic development of today's world."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the construction of the rule of law in China has made breakthrough progress and historical achievements, providing a strong guarantee for continuing to write a new chapter in the "two miracles" of rapid economic development and long-term social stability.
From May 20 to June 20 this year, the "15th Five-Year Plan" preparation work carried out online solicitation of opinions, receiving a total of more than 3.113 million suggestions from netizens, providing useful references for the preparation of the "15th Five-Year Plan." "This is a vivid example of the combination of institutional advantages and practical innovation, and I believe that the relevant departments will carefully study and absorb these suggestions." Ragab believes that "the successful practice of China's democratic development has broken the concept that 'only Western democracy is true democracy.' The Chinese experience fully shows that the realization of democracy should be adapted to local conditions, and countries should learn from each other."
"China's democratic practice emphasizes effectiveness, focusing on whether the democratic process can truly improve people's livelihood, promote development, and ensure stability. This is true democracy." Veronica Saraswati, Director of the Indonesia-China Partnership Research Center, observed that in addition to participating in offline deliberations, in the decision-making process of some local governments in China, the public can also participate in policy discussions through hotlines, suggestion books, opinion boxes, websites, and other channels, and the voices of different groups can be heard. Saraswati said that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, China's economic and social development has achieved remarkable results, hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty, and the social security system has been continuously improved. These are all concrete manifestations of China's democratic practice. "Whole-process people's democracy is a distinct feature of the development of socialist politics with Chinese characteristics. It not only emphasizes the principles of democracy, but also focuses on broad participation and concrete implementation in practice," said Saraswati.
"China's experience of whole-process people's democracy inspires us that democracy does not have a fixed universal model, but should be creatively developed according to the actual conditions of different countries." Roisa, a professor at the Autonomous University of Puebla in Mexico, said that Chinese democracy emphasizes whole-process participation and extensive consultation, playing a role in the entire process of policy formulation, implementation, and feedback. Various parts of China are also constantly innovating ways of expressing public opinion, unblocking the "last mile" of grassroots democracy, making public policies more in line with actual needs, and significantly enhancing the people's sense of participation and gain. "Whole-process people's democracy enriches the connotation of democratic practice, and China's democratic practice provides valuable insights for the governance exploration and democratic development of today's world."
(Reporters Zhou Zhou (周輖), Zhang Yunhe (张云河), Yang Xun (杨迅), Liu Junguo (刘军国), Huang Peizhao (黄培昭), Cao Shiyun (曹师韵), Xie Jianing (谢佳宁))
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's participation in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Seventy-five years ago, the Chinese Party and government made the historic decision with extraordinary courage and boldness to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, and defend our country. The outstanding sons and daughters of the Chinese nation formed the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (中国人民志愿军), crossed the Yalu River (鸭绿江) holding high the banner of justice, and together with the Korean people and army, went through two years and nine months of bloody battles, winning the great victory of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, defending the territorial sovereignty of the fraternal neighbor, protecting the security of the new China, and safeguarding regional and world peace.
As 75 years have passed, the great spirit of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea, forged by the martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (中国人民志愿军) with their lives, transcends time and shines brightly; as 75 years have passed, the great friendship between the Chinese and Korean people, forged with blood, has withstood the test of international vicissitudes and become even stronger over time. Today, the towering tree of China-North Korea friendship is lush and fruitful, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries.
Standing at this important time node of the 75th anniversary, reviewing and summarizing the historical journey of the development of China-North Korea relations, I deeply feel that:
The strategic guidance of the top leaders is the fundamental guarantee. The traditional friendship between China and North Korea was personally created by the older generation of leaders of the two parties and countries, and has been continuously consolidated and developed under the guidance of the leaders of the two parties and countries in successive generations. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and General Secretary Kim Jong-un (金正恩) have maintained close strategic communication through various forms, leading China-North Korea relations into a new historical period. In early September this year, the top leaders of the two parties and countries held a meeting in Beijing (北京), pointing out the direction and drawing a blueprint for the development of China-North Korea relations. Under the personal care and strategic guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and General Secretary Kim Jong-un (金正恩), China-North Korea relations will surely **乘风破浪** (chéng fēng pò làng - "ride the wind and waves," to advance dauntlessly) and move forward steadily and far.
The deep-rooted traditional friendship is an important foundation. In the common struggle against foreign aggression and for national independence and national liberation, and in the cause of socialist revolution and construction, the people of China and North Korea trust and support each other, and constantly temper the friendly and cooperative relations between China and North Korea. The immortal feats of the martyrs of the Volunteer Army are a special emotional bond between the people of the two countries. General Secretary Kim Jong-un (金正恩) has repeatedly stated that the martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (中国人民志愿军) will always live in the hearts of the Korean people, and the history and tradition of unity between the Chinese and Korean people will be passed on from generation to generation. Not long ago, Li Qiang (李强), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, made a special trip to visit the Cemetery of the Martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (中国人民志愿军烈士陵园) and other memorial facilities during his visit to North Korea. In the continuous autumn rain, the hearts of the Chinese and Korean people were closely linked together in front of the towering monument.
The common socialist ideal is a powerful driving force. China and North Korea are both socialist countries led by the Communist Party, with common ideals and beliefs and goals. China is comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, and North Korea's socialist construction is constantly making new achievements. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China and North Korea are good neighbors, good friends, and good comrades who share a common destiny and help each other. China will, as always, support North Korea in following a path of development that suits its own national conditions. General Secretary Kim Jong-un (金正恩) said that no matter how the international situation changes, the friendly feelings between North Korea and China will not change. As comrades and friends, North Korea is as happy as if it were its own business for the achievements China has made.
Pragmatic cooperation is an important guarantee. China and North Korea are geographically adjacent, historically connected, and culturally related. Cooperation in various fields has both a long tradition and huge realistic potential. Recently, the dance drama "The Eternal Radio Wave" by the Shanghai Song and Dance Troupe was successfully staged in Pyongyang (平壤), triggering enthusiastic response and resonance from the North Korean people. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and General Secretary Kim Jong-un (金正恩) have both emphasized that the two sides should expand pragmatic cooperation. We must follow the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and promote new achievements in China-North Korea cooperation.
The Korean song "Korea-China Friendship Will Last Forever" sings: "On the socialist road, holding hands tightly, we will surely create a new chapter in the great history!" Looking forward to the future, we firmly believe that under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and countries, China and North Korea will certainly be able to take the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's participation in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea as an opportunity to inherit the glorious tradition, continue the great friendship, and jointly write a new and splendid chapter in the socialist cause of the two countries and the traditional friendly relations between China and North Korea!
(The author is the Chinese Ambassador to North Korea)
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The second World Sinology Conference was recently held in Shanghai (上海). The global governance initiatives proposed by China aroused heated discussions among Chinese and foreign experts and scholars at the conference. Among them, the stories of three foreign scholars about the practice of global governance initiatives in China were impressive.
A reading room filled with citizens, a community canteen with 3-yuan Yangchun noodles, a shower room for running enthusiasts, and a love station for outdoor workers... This Party-Masses Service Center, converted from an old industrial plant, is located on the Xu Hui Riverside (徐汇滨江) in Shanghai (上海), where land is at a premium. The day before the opening of the conference, Carlos Martinez, a British writer and political commentator, visited here. "It's unbelievable that such a good piece of land is used as a public space, and the needs of ordinary people are met here. Those who grew up under the propaganda of Western media will be surprised when they come here, because this is completely different from the Western stereotype of China," he exclaimed.
Martinez has come to China seven times. Almost every time, he marvels at the speed of China's development. A notebook he carries with him records his thoughts. During the visit, from the Bund (黄浦江畔) to Yu Garden (豫园), from the artificial intelligence test field to the Shanghai Museum East Branch (上海博物馆东馆), his notebook was filled with dense text wherever he went.
During the conference, Martinez shared his thoughts: "As the research deepens, I gradually understand that China's most valuable experience is to meet the needs of the people. In the Party-Masses Service Center, outdoor workers can come to heat food, and running enthusiasts can come to take a shower. These all pay attention to the needs of ordinary people. On the streets of China, the city is clean and the environment is pleasant. This is the result of China's long-term protection of ecology, which inspires global development."
"This time I came to China, I felt like **刘姥姥进了大观园** (Liú lǎo lao jìn le Dàguānyuán - "Grandma Liu enters the Grand View Garden," to be overwhelmed by new experiences; to be like a country bumpkin in the big city)!" At the main forum of the opening ceremony, Martin Whyte, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, described his experience in fluent Chinese.
Whyte has traveled between the United States and China many times, witnessing many important moments in China's development. "I thought I knew Shanghai (上海) quite well, but this time when I drove from Pudong Airport (浦东机场) into Shanghai (上海), I really felt a sense of bewilderment," Whyte said.
Whyte first came to China shortly after the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共十一届三中全会). That plenary session put forward the task of reform and opening up. "Pudong (浦东) is the best example," Whyte said enthusiastically, telling a story: In 1980, he was invited to visit a friend's old home in the countryside of Pudong (浦东). "At that time, we needed to take a bus to the Huangpu River (黄浦江) pier to take a ferry, then transfer to a bus, and walk a long way to reach the destination," Whyte said. "At that time, Pudong (浦东) had no subways, highways, maglev trains, or international airports. Today, Pudong (浦东) is one of the most modern and technologically advanced regions in the world, and it continues to develop."
Whyte believes that this tremendous change is inseparable from the governance of the Chinese government, "The Chinese government has always been committed to meeting the people's growing needs for a better life."
"My name is Li Mulan (李木兰), Mulan (木兰) of Hua Mulan (花木兰)!" Speaking of her Chinese name, Li Mulan (李木兰), Emeritus Professor of the School of Humanities and Languages at the University of New South Wales, Australia, is quite proud. Whenever she talks about China and Chinese culture, she always has a smile on her face, her words are firm, and she does not hide her love.
The day before the opening ceremony, Li Mulan (李木兰) visited the humanoid robot training ground in Zhangjiang (张江), Pudong (浦东). "We must change our impression of Chinese manufacturing, which is still limited to textiles and shoes," Li Mulan (李木兰) said. "Today, China's robots, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, etc. are developing rapidly. China's technological progress is leading the world."
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"'Putting power in the cage of the system' and 'fighting tigers and flies together,' President Xi Jinping's (习近平) discourse on anti-corruption has left a deep impression on me." Professor Shamsad Mortuza, Director of the China Studies Center at the University of Dhaka (达卡大学) in Bangladesh, said in an interview with this reporter, expressing his feelings about reading *Xi Jinping: The Governance of China*.
In 2013, Mortuza lived by Dianchi Lake (滇池) in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南) as the spouse of a diplomat. "What I saw and heard in China, coupled with reading and studying President Xi Jinping's (习近平) works, made me deeply realize that China is on a path of development that suits its own national conditions." Mortuza believes that China is based on the excellent traditional Chinese culture and makes it a powerful force to promote the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics, which brings enlightenment to the countries of the Global South. "Emerging economies like Bangladesh should be proud of their civilizational history and explore a path of development that suits their own national conditions."
In the past 10 years or so, Mortuza has visited China several times. In 2024, he went to Kunming (昆明) to participate in the Confucius Institute (孔子学院) Council meeting held by Yunnan University (云南大学) and attended an education conference held in Guangzhou (广州); in 2023, he led an academic delegation to visit the Shanghai Institute for International Studies (上海国际问题研究院), working for the establishment of the China Studies Center at the University of Dhaka (达卡大学); he visited Sias University (西亚斯学院) in Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan Province (河南省), to attend a conference on women's empowerment... "These visits have given me a deeper understanding of China's social development and achievements in poverty alleviation. In bustling shopping centers, in parks where residents do morning exercises, and in tourist attractions where people travel with their families—expressions of joy and confidence are written on the faces of the Chinese people, which are all reflections of the great achievements of China's modernization." Mortuza said.
"If China's governance experience has any enlightenment for us, it is that great countries are not built on slogans, but on effective systems and confident people." Mortuza said, "Bangladesh should learn from these experiences, maintain an open mind, and strengthen pragmatic cooperation with China in various fields."
"China's investment in Bangladesh is all over the fields of roads, bridges, ports, and electricity. These development projects have greatly supported the development of Bangladesh's infrastructure, attracted the participation of local experts and workers, and created a talent team for the continued development of Bangladesh in the future." When talking about the changes that Sino-Bangladeshi cooperation has brought to Bangladesh, Mortuza cited the Padma Bridge (帕德玛大桥) project undertaken by Chinese companies in Bangladesh as an example, saying, "After the bridge opened, farmers can transport agricultural products more efficiently, and the economic vitality of the towns connected by the bridge is also increasing day by day."
In Mortuza's view, true connectivity, in addition to "hard connectivity" such as roads and railways, also requires "heart connectivity" to continuously build consensus on cooperation. "I met many energetic, inquisitive, and internationally-minded students on Chinese campuses." Mortuza said that the two countries should continue to strengthen exchanges and interactions between young people in the future. "Sharing stories is the best way to build a common future. Carrying out film and music cooperation, holding youth forums, and promoting mutual translation of literary works between the two countries are all good ways to bring each other's hearts closer and promote exchanges and cooperation."
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Recently, in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the Sino-German Youth Exchange Concert and the "Singing to Learn Chinese" summer camp performance was held at the Essen Philharmonic Hall. Teenagers from the German Bochum Chinese Choir and Yunnan University (云南大学) and its affiliated middle school in China jointly sang songs such as "To the Clouds," "July Torch Festival," and "Let Us Swing Our Oars." Prior to this, the "Chinese Bridge" 2025 German Bochum Chinese Choir "Singing to Learn Chinese" summer camp, sponsored by the Sino-Foreign Language Exchange and Cooperation Center of the Chinese Ministry of Education (中国教育部中外语言交流合作中心) and hosted by Yunnan University (云南大学), was held in Kunming (昆明), Chuxiong (楚雄), and Beijing (北京), Yunnan. Over the course of more than 10 days, 80 teachers and students from more than 20 schools in Germany participated in the Yi ethnic group's Torch Festival in Yunnan, tasted Pu'er tea and Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles, and visited the Forbidden City (北京故宫) in Beijing, experiencing Chinese culture in depth.
Many members of the choir were visiting China for the first time. German students shared their experiences in China, recounted the interesting stories of learning Chinese through singing, and their unique feelings about Chinese culture: the grand Torch Festival and enthusiastic Chinese friends brought unforgettable memories to Oscar; Chinese cuisine left a deep impression on Bennett; and Frida shared her experience of communicating with Chinese students: "I realized that when we communicate with each other frankly, even if we don't speak the same language, we can still understand each other."
Lena, from Theodor-Heuss-Gymnasium in Essen, has a special connection with China. In the 1950s, Lena's grandmother visited China with an orchestra and lived there for three months, leaving a deep impression on her. She often told Lena about this experience. More than 70 years later, Lena's visit to China made her grandmother very happy: "Perhaps influenced by me, Lena likes music and is interested in China. This time she told me many interesting stories about her trip to China. I am proud of her."
"This trip to China made me feel the diversity and richness of Chinese culture, and I am also very happy to have the opportunity to learn more about the lives of my Chinese friends," Lena said. This experience has further inspired her enthusiasm for learning Chinese and understanding China. "In the future, I will study Chinese even harder. I will definitely go to China again!"
Zhang Yungang (张云刚), head of the Bochum Chinese Choir, said that more and more German students have joined the choir in the past two years. They bring what they have seen and heard in China back to Germany, allowing more people to understand a real, three-dimensional, and comprehensive China. He hopes that more German students will have the opportunity to visit China and see it for themselves in the future.
"When German students who go to China for the first time open their hearts through music, sing the first line of lyrics in awkward Chinese, and are touched by the sincerity of the local people, that feeling is especially precious. More and more young Germans are seeing the beauty of Chinese through the window of music," said Olaf Millmann, chairman of the Bochum Chinese Choir Association. "Youth represents hope and the future. I hope that through music and other exchange activities, more young Germans will get closer to China and understand China."
Return to TopOn October 21st, the 31st China Yiwu International Commodities Fair (Export Commodities Fair), lasting for 4 days, was held at the Yiwu International Expo Center (义乌国际博览中心) in Jinhua (金华), Zhejiang (浙江), attracting domestic and foreign merchants to come and negotiate purchases. The picture shows foreign merchants negotiating the purchase of insulated cups at the commodity fair.
Shi Bufa (时补法) (Image China)
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In the VR (virtual reality) experience area of the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park (良渚古城遗址公园) in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), Mr. Wu, a tourist from Hubei (湖北), slowly took off his glasses, his eyes shining brightly, his expression full of lingering interest: "Very shocking! The ruins 'came alive' in VR, I saw the Liangzhu (良渚) of five thousand years ago!"
On the riverbank are primitive settlements with thatched roofs and earthen steps, and in the distance, the Mojiaoshan Terrace (莫角山台地) stands majestically. A clan leader wearing jade ornaments walks towards you, the shape of the earrings and pendants exactly the same as the cultural relics displayed in the Liangzhu Museum (良渚博物院). As the plot progresses, the magnificent palace initially appears in outline, and a giant dam stretches across the mountains. Mr. Wu cannot help but exclaim: the ancestors of thousands of years ago had already mastered such complex architectural wisdom!
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Cultural relics and cultural heritage carry the genes and blood of the Chinese nation and are non-renewable and irreplaceable resources of outstanding Chinese civilization. We must allow more cultural relics and cultural heritage to come alive and create a strong social atmosphere for inheriting Chinese civilization."
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park (良渚古城遗址公园) has used digital technology as an engine to promote the three-dimensional and immersive display of cultural heritage. "We hope that through technology, tourists can see the advanced 'ancient city infrastructure' and understand why it can prove the five thousand years of Chinese civilization," said Zheng Jia (郑佳), head of operations at the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park (良渚古城遗址公园).
"In the past, people often said that Liangzhu (良渚) was '地下气象万千，地上土丘一片' (dì xià qì xiàng wàn qiān, dì shàng tǔ qiū yī piàn - "underground myriad phenomena, above ground a pile of mounds," describing a situation where the underground is rich and varied, while the surface is barren and unremarkable)." Bo Xiaoxue (薄小雪), manager of the Operations Management Department of Hangzhou Liangzhu Ancient City Tourism Development Co., Ltd. (杭州良渚古城旅游发展有限公司), introduced, "Most of the ruins are preserved underground. In previous years, tourists had to rely on their imagination to restore the scene."
Since 2021, Bo Xiaoxue (薄小雪) has served as a tour guide at the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park (良渚古城遗址公园). In recent years, she has witnessed the change in cognitive methods brought about by technology: "Initially, we relied on language to describe and guide; now, we use technology to allow people to personally experience that period of history, which is a more powerful explanation."
In the past 5 years, the Liangzhu Museum (良渚博物院) and the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park (良渚古城遗址公园) have received more than 10 million visitors. Faced with the diverse needs of tourists, rapidly iterating digital technology is undertaking a new mission of cultural communication.
The VR experience area is a space-time tunnel reconstructed with code and imagination. Yang Qian (杨倩), head of the Liangzhu (良渚) project at Zhejiang Tianmai Culture Technology Co., Ltd. (浙江天迈文化科技有限公司), introduced that the team integrates high-precision spatial positioning, motion capture, and real-time rendering to construct a high-fidelity model. "We must not only restore the environment and terrain, but also restore every detail." She explained that from the structure of the Mojiaoshan Palace (莫角山宫殿), the layout of the granary, to the shape of the rice fields and the costumes of the characters, each digital module has been repeatedly scrutinized by experts to strive for a high degree of consistency with the excavation results.
Today, technology empowerment is integrated into every aspect of the tour. In the Liangzhu Museum (良渚博物院), tourists wearing AR (augmented reality) glasses can see the jade bi "flying" into their palms, with clear patterns; in the 5G digital experience hall, a long electronic scroll intertwined with sound and light reproduces the magnificent scene of the ancestors building cities, controlling water, planting rice, and making jade...
Technology not only brings an immersive sensory experience, but also makes thinking active and in-depth. Bo Xiaoxue (薄小雪) found that after experiencing VR and AR, tourists often ask more "why" and "how" questions and are full of interest in details.
"This prompts the docents to constantly expand the boundaries of knowledge, from comparing Liangzhu civilization to other ancient civilizations, from jade craftsmanship to social organization," Bo Xiaoxue (薄小雪) said. "In the eyes of many tourists, the ruins are no longer just a park to stroll around, but a classroom for exploration and knowledge. They want to understand here how cities arose, how water conservancy was built, and how people gathered."
"We can clearly feel that the application of technology in cultural tourism projects has become more and more popular in recent years," said Yang Qian (杨倩). "We must make good use of the opportunities given by the times and actively respond to the public's love for history and culture."
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How to understand a five-thousand-year-old history without being limited to traditional exhibits and lectures?
In Liangzhu (良渚), the application of technologies such as VR and AR allows tourists to be more than just visitors, becoming experiencers. They "meet" with the ancestors, and the five-thousand-year-old Liangzhu civilization becomes tangible, sensible, and approachable.
When technology opens up a time tunnel, tourists' desire to explore becomes stronger. Correspondingly, the breadth and depth of the explanation content continue to increase, from conveying knowledge and guiding interest to stimulating humanistic thinking and enhancing cultural confidence. Cultural communication is accelerating towards a more diverse and profound direction.
The iterative upgrading and widespread application of technology provide support for revitalizing history and enhancing experience. We look forward to digital technology approaching more historical sites and cultural relics, and promoting more cultural relics to radiate new vitality in the new era.
Return to TopBy: 讲述人：北京市海淀区上地街道树村居民 李慕岳
I am a native Beijinger, over 60 years old this year, and I have lived in Shucun (树村), Haidian District (海淀区), Beijing (北京) since I was a child. Near my home, there is a very beautiful place called Qinghe Zhi Zhou (清河之洲), next to a small river, which everyone has been accustomed to calling Xiaoqing River (小清河) since my childhood.
Xiaoqing River (小清河) is full of stories. It is located north of Yuanmingyuan (圆明园) in the Three Hills and Five Gardens (三山五园). It starts from Longbei Village (龙背村) north of Anhe Bridge (安河桥) in the west and ends at Erhe Kai (二河开) in the east. The widest part of the river used to be nearly 100 meters, and the narrowest part was tens of meters, with winding river channels. On the south bank of the river, there is an earthen hill, like an earthen dragon guarding the bank, which can prevent floods from encroaching on the Three Hills and Five Gardens (三山五园) area. The Xiaoqing River (小清河) water system irrigates hundreds of acres of surrounding paddy fields, where the very famous Jingxi Rice (京西稻) grows. In the season when rice flowers are fragrant, the scene is like a water town in Jiangnan.
Later, with the progress of industrialization, many factories were built along the Xiaoqing River (小清河), and the water quality was affected. The Xiaoqing River (小清河) became "Little Muddy River" (小浑河), and no one wanted to get close to this dirty river anymore.
The biggest change occurred two years ago. The Haidian District (海淀区) government re-laid sewage pipes, transported new soil to the banks, sowed flower seeds, and planted saplings. The walkways were slowly paved along the riverbank, eventually forming the "ecological green belt in northwest Beijing (北京)" - Qinghe Zhi Zhou (清河之洲).
Now, the Xiaoqing River (小清河) has clear and transparent water, and the banks are lined with green trees. Small fish and shrimps are in groups in the water, and swans and wild ducks have made their homes here. Those leisurely water birds have long become "regulars" in the lenses of photographers. "Long guns and short cannons" are lined up in a row. Without deliberately setting the scene, a casual shot is a blockbuster. On the colorful walkways, the elderly stroll leisurely, children chase and laugh after school, and young people ride mountain bikes back and forth on both sides of the river. Standing on Huifang Bridge (汇芳桥), the distant West Mountains (西山) can be seen at a glance. Every day, as soon as it gets dark, the light strips along the river light up all at once, and the water surface is like being sprinkled with碎金子.
Various activities are often held by the river. My favorite is the riverside cinema. The folks from all around say it's like going back to their childhood. After the show, everyone gathers in groups of three or five to discuss the plot. Children prefer the rice fields by the river. The farming experience activity held this year attracted many adults and children. Everyone learned to plant rice seedlings, and each one learned very seriously. Some children couldn't plant the seedlings firmly and were sweating anxiously; some children used too much force and splashed themselves with mud. Amidst the laughter, they not only learned agricultural knowledge but also experienced the joy of labor.
I often stroll on the walkways of Qinghe Zhi Zhou (清河之洲), looking at the picturesque scenery in front of me, and I am filled with emotion. It is only through the **真抓实干** (zhēn zhuā shí gàn - "genuinely grasp and solidly do," to work diligently and practically) of the Party and the government, the all-night work of the planning designers, and the sweat and hard work of the construction workers that this river channel has been transformed, turning it into a waterfront paradise with clear water and green banks, birds singing and flowers fragrant, and loved by everyone.
From "avoiding it" to "checking-in hot spot," the changes in the Xiaoqing River (小清河) hide the code for urban ecological recovery and a better life, and it is a vivid practice of the concept that green waters and green mountains are golden mountains and silver mountains. Qinghe Zhi Zhou (清河之洲) is the most sincere portrayal of the government doing practical things for the people and building a beautiful home. Seeing the wonderful changes at my doorstep, I feel sincerely happy.
(Reported and compiled by Wang Haonan (王昊男), reporter of this newspaper)
[Reporter's Comments]
The most beautiful urban scenery is the harmonious coexistence of people and nature; the best livelihood projects can make the people smile. From Lao Li's (老李) narration, what we see is not only a river changing from turbid to clear, but also a profound transformation in the development concept of a city.
In recent years, Haidian District (海淀区), Beijing (北京市), has promoted the joint construction of water and shore with systematic governance thinking, and regularly holds activities such as farming experience and riverside cinemas, which not only enriches the lives of citizens but also activates regional cultural vitality. The changes in the Xiaoqing River (小清河) are a microcosm of Beijing's (北京) promotion of high-quality development and the construction of a beautiful China (中国).
Return to TopOn October 22nd, in Qianfota Village (千佛塔村), Xiangchang Town (响肠镇), Yuexi County (岳西县), Anqing City (安庆市), Anhui Province (安徽省), villagers are managing strawberries at a strawberry planting base.
Photo by Wu Junqi (吴均奇) (Image China)
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Bite the green hills and not relax, let the chaotic clouds fly past with composure.
Currently, the world is undergoing accelerated changes unseen in a century. China is steadfastly focused on managing its own affairs well, unswervingly expanding high-level opening-up, adhering to the new development philosophy to guide high-quality development, and providing new opportunities for the world with its own new development.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's total economic volume successively crossed the thresholds of 110 trillion yuan, 120 trillion yuan, and 130 trillion yuan, and is expected to reach approximately 140 trillion yuan in 2025, with an expected increase of over 35 trillion yuan in five years. Its contribution to world economic growth remains at around 30%, making it an "oasis of certainty."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Faced with new situations and tasks, we must further comprehensively deepen reform, continue to improve various systems and mechanisms, consolidate the foundation, leverage strengths, make up for weaknesses, and strengthen shortcomings, and continuously transform our institutional advantages into national governance effectiveness."
Looking at the world, China's "scenery is uniquely beautiful," demonstrating that under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, it adheres to the people-centered development philosophy, fully leverages the institutional advantages of concentrating efforts to accomplish big tasks, "drawing a blueprint to the end," and coordinating the whole country as one, which contains profound historical logic, theoretical logic, and practical logic.
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On October 9, China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. (中国华能集团有限公司) and China National Chemical Corporation (中国中化控股有限责任公司), as the first batch of central enterprises to be relocated to Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), officially moved to Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区).
Moving into their new home in Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), Yang Gaomin, an employee of China National Chemical Corporation (中国中化), is filled with happiness: the park is not far from home, and it only takes 10 minutes to get to work by bus. "More and more high-rise buildings are appearing, shops are bustling with people, and the city is full of vitality."
Above ground, the Millennium Forest (千年秀林) and the Central Green Valley (中央绿谷) stretch out in green, and "smart cars" travel smoothly on "smart roads"; underground, electricity, communications, gas, heating, and water supply live in "collective dormitories"; in the cloud, the "city brain" operates at high speed, processing over 20 billion data items per day...
Starting from a blank sheet of paper, the "city of the future" rises from the ground, becoming a vivid portrayal of "drawing a blueprint to the end."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "For long-term tasks, we must maintain strategic focus and patience, adhere to drawing a blueprint to the end, 滴水穿石 (dī shuǐ chuān shí - "dripping water pierces stone," perseverance will prevail), and work persistently."
The key to managing China's affairs well lies in the Party.
The most essential feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics is the leadership of the Communist Party of China, and the greatest advantage of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics is the leadership of the Communist Party of China.
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, ensuring that China's economic ship can ride the wind and waves and move steadily and far. This is the greatest consensus formed by the entire Party.
Scientifically formulating and successively implementing five-year plans is an important experience in our Party's governance and administration, and also an important political advantage of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
In the practice of leading socialist modernization, our Party has continuously summarized the experience of formulating and implementing five-year plans, and explored the institutional design of proposing planning recommendations by the Party Central Committee plenary session, drafting the planning outline by the State Council (国务院), and announcing and implementing it to the society after review and approval by the National People's Congress (全国人大) under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, thereby effectively transforming the Party's propositions into national will.
Five-year plans are not unique to China, nor were they first created by China, but China is the only country that insists on successively formulating and implementing five-year plans. The five-year plan has become a distinctive practice of China's socialist modernization construction, deeply embedded in the socialist system with Chinese characteristics.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "A foreign leader once said to me that China has a great advantage, you always formulate various plans, and various plans can always be realized."
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has personally served as the leader of the drafting group for the "13th Five-Year Plan" and "14th Five-Year Plan" proposals, personally planning, personally deploying, and personally promoting the national development planning work, making strategic deployments for winning the decisive victory in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and comprehensively building a modern socialist country, making planning one of the important means for the Party Central Committee to grasp the direction, plan the overall situation, set policies, and promote reform.
When some countries' macro policies are short-sighted and "flip-flopping," our Party, through the five-year plan, a method of governing the country, has promoted economic strength, scientific and technological strength, comprehensive national strength, and people's living standards to new heights, creating a new situation in Chinese-style modernization.
From a global perspective, a conclusion is becoming increasingly clear: under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, China's consistent development blueprint, with stable expectations, clear paths, and an open attitude, has achieved its own economic growth in both quantity and quality, becoming an important support for the global economy to traverse "uncertainty."
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In the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), on both sides of the G60 Expressway, new factories stretch endlessly, illuminated by lights under the night sky.
From an expressway to a science and technology innovation corridor, the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) "G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor" is telling vivid innovation stories.
Currently, the factory clusters on both sides of the G60 Expressway are no longer isolated production spaces, but rather industrial chains that connect research and development, manufacturing, logistics, and services. The nine cities are working together to draw a grand picture of the "science and technology innovation economy."
In 2016, Songjiang District (松江区) in Shanghai (上海) creatively proposed the concept of the "G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor," laying out nine major industrial functional sectors. In 2018, the nine cities of the "G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor" held the first joint meeting and released the "Songjiang Declaration" (松江宣言), fully opening the curtain on coordinated development. In 2024, the total economic volume of the nine cities reached 9 trillion yuan, and based on the added value of manufacturing, its contribution to global manufacturing is close to 2.2%.
The shining light of innovation of the "G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor" is a vivid microcosm of "giving full play to the advantages of the new type of national system and accelerating the promotion of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Our greatest advantage is that our socialist system can concentrate efforts to accomplish big tasks. This is an important magic weapon for us to achieve our cause."
Concentrating efforts is necessary to ensure key points. From improving the modern industrial system to tackling major scientific and technological projects, from building major national projects to promoting green development... Since the new era, we have adhered to the combination of an effective market and a capable government, effectively organizing various undertakings and carrying out various tasks, and leading high-quality development to a new level with the new development concept.
Concentrating resources is necessary to achieve breakthroughs. Implementing the "contract system" reform of scientific research funding, giving researchers greater autonomy; promoting the market-oriented reform of data elements, making innovation more dynamic; "the government builds the stage, enterprises perform, and scientific research institutes support," allowing innovation to come from the market and go to the market... Since the new era, China has achieved a number of major original achievements in the fields of quantum technology, life sciences, material sciences, and space sciences, promoting historic achievements and historic changes in scientific and technological undertakings.
Looking at the world, China's institutional advantages of adhering to the combination of an effective market and a capable government and "concentrating efforts to accomplish big tasks" are becoming more prominent. When some countries are still trapped in the policy short-sightedness and flip-flopping under a multi-party system, China adheres to coordinating the whole country as one, mobilizing the enthusiasm of all parties, and steadily moving forward in the right direction.
Singapore's (新加坡) *Lianhe Zaobao* (联合早报) once commented: "Looking around the world, no country can promote reform in a way that is as good as its word and seizes the day like China today."
From a global perspective, a conclusion is becoming increasingly clear: China adheres to coordinating the whole country as one, keeps pace with the times, gives play to the institutional advantages of concentrating efforts to accomplish big tasks, mobilizes the enthusiasm of all parties, and promotes China's economic ship to ride the wind and waves and move steadily and far.
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In the golden autumn, in the more than 3 million mu of orchards in Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西), the red apples are crisp, sweet, and delicious.
An apple is tied to the original intention of serving the people, reflecting the struggle of the new era, and connecting the feelings of one family under heaven.
The old revolutionary base area of Yan'an (延安) was once a deeply impoverished area. When the call to win the battle against poverty was sounded, the apple industry took the lead. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once came here specifically to instruct everyone to "firmly grasp the apple industry."
Introducing superior varieties, carrying out technical training, promoting agricultural insurance... With the support of a series of policies, an apple has connected a complete "rich people's industrial chain," driving more than 1 million people to employment and benefiting 800,000 farmers.
Who is development for, who does it rely on, and who shares the fruits of development are the touchstones for judging the merits of a system.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must always adhere to the people-centered approach, respond to the needs and concerns of the masses in a timely and effective manner, do practical things for the people with heart and soul, continuously improve people's living standards, and make the fruits of modernization benefit all the people more and more fairly."
When some countries have prominent social problems such as gun violence and racial discrimination, and cannot even guarantee basic social stability, China has always adhered to "reforming to benefit the people and opening up to promote common prosperity" as its value coordinates, writing a different answer sheet.
Since the new era, more than 2,000 reform plans, the capital "people" character runs through from beginning to end: the reform of the medical and health system promotes centralized drug procurement and price reduction, curbing the momentum of excessive growth in medical expenses; the reform of the education system promotes the integration of urban and rural compulsory education, making high-quality educational resources more balanced; the reform of the elderly care service system expands inclusive supply, responding to the needs of an aging society... Reform has always focused on people's livelihood, demonstrating the temperature of the system.
Working together in the same boat and living in harmony. Promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind and proposing four major global initiatives, China demonstrates its responsibility as a major country with practical actions. In the agricultural field, China helps developing countries improve grain production through technical cooperation and shares poverty reduction experience; in the energy field, China's photovoltaic and wind power technologies are exported to many countries, promoting the transformation of the local energy structure. This kind of "teaching people how to fish" cooperation not only helps developing countries improve their development level, but also creates a large number of jobs and improves people's livelihood and well-being.
"Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that follows the path of peaceful development. China will always be a force for world peace, stability, and progress."
From a global perspective, a conclusion is becoming increasingly clear: development is for the people, development relies on the people, and the fruits of development are shared by the people. China always adheres to the people-centered development philosophy, stands on the right side of history, stands on the side of human civilization and progress, promotes the construction of a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness and inclusiveness, and cleanliness and beauty, and takes the right path in the world.
China's practice proves that the socialist system with Chinese characteristics is full of vitality, anchoring the course with a scientific blueprint, stimulating momentum with reform and opening up, and taking improving people's lives and increasing people's well-being as the starting point and end point of development. This system is good at stimulating endogenous power and proactively integrating global resources; it pays attention to the continuity of strategic planning and maintains the innovative power of keeping pace with the times. This is not only China's solid foundation for achieving high-quality development, but also an important contribution China has made to the progress of human civilization.
Rivers and seas have sources, and tall trees have roots.
Socialism with Chinese characteristics is the choice of history and the choice of the people. Only socialism can save China, only socialism with Chinese characteristics can develop China, and only by adhering to and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics can we realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, unswervingly forging ahead along the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, China in the new era will surely win greater victories and glory on the new journey!
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"You have new orders, please process them promptly."
At 8:00 AM, the familiar computer prompt sounded in the Hohhot (呼和浩特) Municipal Government Vehicle Dispatch Center (公务用车调度中心) of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区). The dispatcher clicked the mouse to enter the government vehicle information dispatch platform to view the order information.
"This task is about 80 kilometers away, the journey is relatively long but the road conditions are good, you can choose a fuel car." Dispatcher Liu Yuan (刘元) dispatched the order to the second team of government vehicles, "When dispatching vehicles, we must comprehensively consider the characteristics of the vehicle and environmental protection requirements. New energy vehicles are preferred for tasks in the urban area, fuel vehicles are preferred for tasks with long distances and good road conditions, and off-road vehicles are considered for tasks with poor road conditions."
Bao Teng (鲍腾), the captain of the second team of government vehicles, received the order information on his mobile phone in real time, and then he assigned the order to the driver Zhang Zehai (张泽海).
At 8:10 AM, Zhang Zehai (张泽海) came to the intelligent terminal operating table, obtained the car key through facial recognition, and clicked the screen to start the task. After confirming that the vehicle met the travel conditions, Zhang Zehai (张泽海) started the car and came to the boarding point.
"In the past, each unit managed its own official vehicles. Due to the differences in the nature of the work, some units' official vehicles were idle for a long time, and some units' official vehicles could not meet the travel needs. The overall utilization efficiency was not high," said Li Jianyun (李建云), head of the Government Vehicle Service Section (公务用车服务科) of the Hohhot (呼和浩特) Municipal Government Affairs Administration (机关事务管理局).
Since 2020, Hohhot (呼和浩特) has implemented centralized and unified management of government vehicles at the municipal level, integrating government vehicle resources from departments such as government agencies and institutions. Each unit submits vehicle application through the online system, and the Government Vehicle Dispatch Center (公务用车调度中心) responds in a timely and efficient manner to ensure the official travel tasks of each unit and reduce the waste of official vehicle resources caused by decentralized management.
At 8:20 AM, Zhang Zehai (张泽海) picked up the passenger and set off on time. After the vehicle started, the driving trajectory of the vehicle was displayed in real time on the large screen of the Government Vehicle Dispatch Center (公务用车调度中心). "In order to eliminate problems such as the use of official vehicles for private purposes, all vehicles under centralized and unified management at the municipal level are equipped with a positioning system to monitor the driving trajectory of the vehicles in real time and strengthen the supervision of official travel," said Li Jianyun (李建云).
In the afternoon, after dropping off the passenger at the boarding point, Zhang Zehai (张泽海) went to the designated gas station. After verifying and confirming the license plate number, the gas station staff entered the dynamic password, and then Zhang Zehai (张泽海) entered the fuel card password before refueling. Zhang Zehai (张泽海) also took photos of the vehicle license plate, the odometer at the time of refueling, and the refueling amount and uploaded them to the information dispatch platform for verification.
"Before the reform of official vehicles, the supervision of fuel consumption and fuel costs was more difficult, and problems such as adding official fuel for private use and falsely reporting expenses occurred from time to time," said Li Jianyun (李建云). Now, the driver and the gas station each hold a password, and refueling can only be done after the passwords are confirmed to be consistent.
After returning to the team and parking the car, Zhang Zehai (张泽海) took out the key, and after facial recognition, he stored it in the password cabinet and clicked the screen to end the task.
Next to the bulletin board, several staff members were posting the monthly statistical analysis table of fuel costs for last month. On the form, the number of refueling times, mileage, and fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of each vehicle are clear at a glance.
According to statistics, in 2024, the budget for centralized and unified management of government vehicle operation and maintenance expenses in Hohhot (呼和浩特) will be reduced by 30% compared with 2020. "We are exploring a new model for government travel support, and through refined management, we strictly control the expenditure of government vehicle funds," said Li Jianyun (李建云).
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National unity is the lifeline of all ethnic groups in our country. The sense of community of the Chinese nation is the foundation of national unity.
"We must further strengthen the sense of community of the Chinese nation and promote the construction of the Chinese national community," and "encourage cadres and the masses of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆) to strengthen the sense of community of the Chinese nation and continuously create a happy and beautiful life on the road to common prosperity." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区) and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区). General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) led central delegations to attend the celebrations, which were inspiring and motivating.
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting held on August 29 studied the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Promoting National Unity and Progress (Draft)" and pointed out that the purpose of formulating this law is "to transform the major theoretical and practical achievements of the Party in ethnic work into the will of the state through national legislation, improve the institutional mechanism for strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation, and further enhance the cohesion and centripetal force of the Chinese nation."
"The Chinese nation is one family, and working together to build the Chinese dream is the common aspiration of all Chinese sons and daughters and the common goal of all ethnic groups in the country." Achieving this aspiration and goal is inseparable from the strength of the great unity of the people of all ethnic groups in the country.
Since the beginning of this year, we have been forging ahead in overcoming difficulties, effectively responding to containment and suppression, firmly grasping the initiative of development, and revisiting the great history of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, which has greatly boosted the national spirit. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the Party Central Committee united and led the whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups across the country to overcome difficulties and tackle tough problems, fighting one battle after another. Each battle was won by the united struggle and tenacious struggle of all the people.
A history of China is a history of the integration of all ethnic groups into a unified Chinese nation, and a history of all ethnic groups jointly creating, developing, and consolidating the great unified motherland. Looking back at the more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, "the formation and development of the Chinese national community is what the people want, the general trend, and a historical necessity." Standing at the critical juncture of winning the "14th Five-Year Plan" and planning the "15th Five-Year Plan," we can better understand that the sense of community of the Chinese nation is the foundation of national unity, the foundation of ethnic unity, and the soul of spiritual strength.
"Our modernization is not only the most difficult, but also the greatest." Strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation and promoting the construction of the Chinese national community will give us a profound source of strength to overcome difficulties and achieve great achievements.
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Strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation and promoting the Chinese nation to become a community with a higher degree of identity and stronger cohesion will lay a solid foundation for the Chinese-style modernization to jointly unite and struggle.
A small town reflects the advantages of the system. Minning Town (闽宁镇) in Yongning County (永宁县), Ningxia (宁夏), from planting juncao to fix sand and become rich, to building the Minning Industrial Park, the nearly 30-year "mountain and sea relationship" between Fujian (闽) and Ningxia (宁) has continuously written new chapters. Last year, the per capita disposable income of Minning Town exceeded 19,000 yuan. The jingle "Minning grass, happy grass, the Communist Party is still good, and socialism is still good" has been passed down to this day.
A game strengthens road confidence. "Village Super" (村超) in Rongjiang County (榕江县), Guizhou (贵州), Dong (侗族) pipa songs, Yao (瑶族) pestle dances, and Miao (苗族) lusheng dances are staged in turn. The "four good" rural roads smoothly connect visitors from all directions, and special delicacies are selling well, and batik intangible cultural heritage is attracting fans. Some people lamented: Without the "double affluence" brought about by comprehensive well-off and national fitness, how could there be the "most dazzling ethnic style" inside and outside the popular arena.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "To comprehensively build a strong socialist modern country, not a single ethnic group can be left behind." This is determined by the Chinese characteristics of Chinese-style modernization, and it is also determined by the nature and purpose of the Party.
"Looking at the Big Dipper, you won't get lost, and following the Communist Party will bring happiness." From generations of cadres aiding Xinjiang (援疆) and Tibet (援藏) who have taken root in the west and dedicated their youth, to promoting ethnic minority areas to win the battle against poverty alongside the rest of the country and comprehensively build a moderately prosperous society, and then to the east-west cooperation and counterpart assistance to draw a new picture of common prosperity... The past journey is a historical process in which the Communist Party of China unites and leads the people of all ethnic groups to forge ahead and draw a magnificent picture of development.
Practice has powerfully confirmed that the Communist Party of China is the leading core of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the most reliable backbone of the people of all ethnic groups. Only by adhering to the leadership of the Communist Party of China and adhering to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics can we achieve happiness and well-being for the people of all ethnic groups and realize the great dream.
In April of this year, when presiding over a symposium on economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period in some provinces and regions, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "When planning economic and social development during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, we must not forget our original intention, take benefiting the people as the fundamental value orientation, adhere to guaranteeing and improving people's livelihood in development, and steadily promote common prosperity."
Allowing people of all ethnic groups to share the great glory of building a strong country and national rejuvenation is a historical, initial, and logical necessity. Facing the future, under the leadership of the Party, people of all ethnic groups think in one direction and work together, and move forward in unison. We will surely turn the grand blueprint into a beautiful reality.
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Promote all ethnic groups to hug each other tightly like pomegranate seeds, jointly draw the largest concentric circle, and gather the majestic power for common prosperity and development for Chinese-style modernization.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "To realize the Chinese dream, we must gather Chinese strength. This is the strength of the great unity of the people of all ethnic groups in China." Only by closely focusing on strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation, enhancing the recognition of the great motherland, the Chinese nation, Chinese culture, the Communist Party of China, and socialism with Chinese characteristics among the masses of all ethnic groups, and building an ideological Great Wall to safeguard national unity and ethnic unity, can we always firmly grasp the destiny of development and progress in our own hands.
This is a more surging force of unity and progress. Hundreds of thousands of cadres and masses of all ethnic groups have fought in the desert for more than 40 years, and finally realized the closure of the 3,046-kilometer-long green sand barrier protection belt project in the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠). This miracle in the history of human desertification control is precisely the result of the joint efforts and cooperation of the masses of all ethnic groups. Since the new era, from the world-renowned ecological civilization construction to the surging tide of technological innovation, 56 ethnic groups have worked hard together to create a prosperous China.
This is a more solid cornerstone of social stability. From 2012 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the gross domestic product in Xinjiang (新疆) was 7.0%, and the current price of per capita gross domestic product increased by 1.3 times; the operating mileage of railways in Tibet (西藏) increased from 701 kilometers to 1,359 kilometers, and per capita electricity consumption increased by 162.89%. Maintaining a dynamic balance of social vitality without chaos and active order, coordinating high-quality development and high-level security, the development of the Divine Land has taken on a new look.
In 1951, people of all ethnic groups in Pu'er (普洱) Prefecture, Yunnan (云南), held an oath-taking conference and erected a monument with oaths in the customs of ethnic minorities, stating "We will be of one heart and one mind, unite to the end, and under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, we will vow to strive to build an equal, free, and happy family!"
On September 24, 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping replied to the descendants of the oath-taking representatives of the Pu'er National Unity Oath Monument (普洱民族团结誓词碑), emphasizing "I hope you will carry forward the glorious traditions of your predecessors, better continue the story of the oath monument, and pass on the good story of national unity from generation to generation."
From "Six Harmonies in the Wind, Nine Provinces in Common" to "Sharing Weal and Woe, Sharing Honor and Disgrace, Sharing Life and Death, and Sharing Destiny," on this vast, beautiful, and rich land, all ethnic groups have a common home, which is China; and all have a common identity, which is the Chinese nation. Firmly establishing the concept of community, continuously strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation, and uniting and working hard together with more than 1.4 billion Chinese people, the giant ship of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will surely ride the wind and waves forward.
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Build a common spiritual home for the Chinese nation, let all ethnic groups "be connected like banyan trees," and gather a more fundamental, deeper, and more lasting spiritual force for Chinese-style modernization.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Cultural identity is the deepest level of identity, and it is the root of national unity and the soul of national harmony." Chinese culture is the main trunk, and the cultures of all ethnic groups are branches and leaves. Only when the roots are deep and the trunk is strong can the branches and leaves be luxuriant. "Integrating the vast land and giant ethnic groups with extremely large internal differences into a unified Chinese nation" relies on the identity of Chinese culture.
Cultural identity, the gathering of people's hearts. In the Pamir Plateau (帕米尔高原) of Xinjiang (新疆), over the decades, Burumahan Maurledo (布茹玛汗·毛勒朵) has stepped out more than 200,000 kilometers of border patrol footprints along the border line, and carved more than 100,000 "China Stones" with her hands. Her family and country feelings are integrated into the years and turned into a rock.
Thinking at the same frequency, uniting and progressing together. The transaction time of Beijing-Mongolia (京数蒙) calculation is only 4.2 milliseconds, and Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) vegetables can directly reach Beijing (北京) supermarket shelves in half a day. Inner Mongolia's (内蒙古) UHV green electricity entering Beijing (北京) has exceeded 1 billion kilowatt-hours. Moving towards green, running in both directions, "Beijing (京) and Mongolia (蒙) are one family" is even closer.
From the historical imprint of "Five Stars Emerging in the East Benefit China" to the unrepentant oath of "Home is Yumai (玉麦), the country is China"... The Chinese cultural context has been passed down from generation to generation, and the feelings of family and country have been passed on from generation to generation. Since the new era, we have unswervingly used Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to condense the soul, promote the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation, and the cultural self-confidence of the people of all ethnic groups across the country has been significantly enhanced, and their spiritual outlook has become more vigorous and high-spirited, radiating a more active spiritual force.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "From a national perspective, the most arduous task in promoting common prosperity for all the people lies in some border ethnic minority areas."
Taking the strengthening of the sense of community of the Chinese nation as the main line, enhancing the "five recognitions," remembering the "four commons," and ensuring that border ethnic minority areas do not fall behind on the road to common prosperity will surely create a better future for the Chinese nation and share the great glory of national rejuvenation.
New picture, new journey, let us join hands and unite to forge ahead!
(Written by: Chen Ling (陈凌), Sheng Yulei (盛玉雷), Zou Xiang (邹翔))
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The stock and flow of urban public space are not a simple substitute relationship; activating the stock with cultural empowerment can create increment in a chemical reaction.
At present, going to public learning spaces to study is increasingly becoming a new urban fashion. The reading rooms of many urban public libraries are experiencing a phenomenon of being "full upon opening" and "seats hard to come by." New types of reading spaces, such as 24-hour self-service libraries, are brightly lit and fully occupied. According to statistics, the total circulation of national public libraries in 2024 reached 1.34 billion.
These vivid scenes are a concrete manifestation of the growing spiritual and cultural needs of the people, and a vivid microcosm of the continuous optimization of urban living spaces.
To build a modern people's city well, it is necessary to create high-quality urban living spaces. The development and progress of the city, and the improvement of the quality of life, lie not only in the height of skyscrapers, but also in the temperature of public spaces. The Central Urban Work Conference held this year proposed building a modern people's city, requiring "optimizing the urban spatial structure" and "improving the level of public services." Not long ago, the "Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Promoting High-Quality Urban Development" was released, pointing out the direction for accelerating the transformation of urban development methods and creating high-quality urban living spaces.
Scientific planning is the basis for optimizing the urban spatial structure. Relying on the "Beijing Garden City Special Plan (2023-2035)" and other plans, Beijing (北京) is focusing on shaping eight types of garden scenes, such as streets and business districts. The coverage rate of park green space within a 500-meter service radius has reached 92.92%, and more than 90% of citizens can enjoy parks and greenery within 500 meters of their homes. Themed scenes such as coffee bookstores, lawn yoga, forest markets, and trendy IP provide more people with diverse leisure options. Only by better reflecting the demand for "livability" in urban planning can we create high-quality urban living spaces and allow people to live poetically in the city.
Creatively "turning waste into treasure" is conducive to improving the efficiency of urban public space utilization. Wenzhou (温州), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, focuses on urban organic renewal, transforming an abandoned old water plant built in the 1980s into the popular "Water Tower" Library, and converting a Class C dilapidated building into the Yidao Music Culture Station. Today, similar explorations are emerging in various places. By creating more public cultural spaces that integrate urban memories, a new path has been found to expand urban public space, protect and inherit historical culture, and enhance the city's cultural soft power in a unified manner. This shows that the stock and flow of urban public space are not a simple substitute relationship; activating the stock with cultural empowerment can create increment in a chemical reaction.
High-quality urban living space is not only a physical concept, but also a governance goal. To optimize urban public space, we should also pay attention to attracting people with richer and more considerate services and a more reliable and safe environment. Wenjiang District (温江区) in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川) Province, relies on the 24-hour "Leaving the Lights On Bookstore" to run the "Leaving a Seat Art Night School," allowing citizens to have new pursuits and good places to go in their spare time. The "Boding Qianjiang Culture Station" in Qianjiang (潜江), Hubei (湖北) Province, integrates functions such as live broadcast training and practice, community reading, and cultural and creative product display, allowing residents to enjoy diversified cultural services at their "doorstep." Only by being rooted in the masses and optimizing services can we achieve efficient and compound utilization of space.
Urban public space is also a development concept oriented towards the future, and the "public space +" derived from it extends more possibilities for the people's city. "Public space + traditional farmers market" turns the "food basket" into a community living room; "public space + elderly canteen" helps the elderly to have support and enjoy themselves with the concept of "catering + service" complex; "public space + bookstore" realizes the transformation of the bookstore from a book sales venue to a cultural life space by holding author signing events, photography exhibitions, fashion exhibitions, concerts and other activities. In short, starting from the multiple functions of public space and activating the development potential of various urban resources will help promote the improvement of urban quality, governance efficiency, and achieve connotative development.
We look forward to people having more good places to enjoy knowledge, exchange ideas, and relax, so that the city becomes a happy home for the people.
Return to TopGrain air-supported membrane warehouses provide more options for safe grain storage; automatic grain sampling and testing equipment, digital management platforms for grain depots, and automatic grain conveying equipment empower and assist grain depot management; the establishment of 30 demonstration sites for the integrated application of green grain storage technologies... Currently, China's grain storage technology is generally at an advanced level in the world. A series of new technologies and achievements are accelerating the transformation and application, helping to reduce grain loss and waste, and powerfully safeguarding the granary of a major country.
This is precisely:
Air-supported membrane forms a cover to build new warehouses,
Digital empowerment strengthens management and control.
Good strategies for preservation and loss reduction are evident,
Grains are full and fragrant for a long time.
Xu Zhiwen (徐 之文)
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"Let's go grab a coffee." In the Tianjin Wisdom Mountain Cultural and Creative Industry Park (天津智慧山文化创意产业园) surrounded by office buildings, coffee is a cultural atmosphere. Not long ago, the "Delicious Coffee Festival" event was held here, attracting a large number of citizens and tourists to check in. Coffee enthusiasts found their own "favorite," and also drove the consumption boom in surrounding theaters, bars, and cultural spaces.
Business districts are consumption circles, but also cultural circles and vitality circles. In the bustling consumption scenes, the positioning of "business" and the flavor of "culture" together constitute the "circle" of development. Today's consumers are more willing to "pay" for emotions and experiences. Compared with traditional business districts, new business districts break through the original model, transforming from simple shopping places into comprehensive experience spaces integrating art, catering, design and other elements, bringing inspiration for development.
A business district is about "business," but even more about "circle," a distinctive complex with both commercial concentration, passenger flow density, consumption depth, and historical thickness. Recently, the Shuanggu (Ancient) area (双鼓（古）地区) in Nankai District (南开区), Tianjin (天津) has been very lively, with Quyi performances, folk snacks, and themed lantern festivals melting into one, illuminating the city's nightlife with folk culture experiences. Only by allowing culture and commerce, life and consumption to grow together, integrate and promote each other, can business districts continue to gather popularity.
Some people compare the "going out of the circle" of business districts to "breaking out of a cocoon and becoming a butterfly." Some traditional business districts "transform" by introducing trendy cultural festivals and immersive performances into old buildings; in some places, business districts move into parks, and commercial blocks blend with ecological green spaces and natural lake views... Finding the combination of commercial elements and local characteristics, extracting unique temperament from local culture, and strengthening consumer stickiness with differentiated content, so that consumption behavior generates more value, helps to promote the development of diversified business forms. Well-known business districts bring to the city not only an increase in consumption volume, but also an improvement in the city's level.
Some people call business districts "emotional magnetic fields." Consumption spaces are not only carriers of "buy, buy, buy," but also platforms for emotional expression, cultural expression, and even identity recognition. Counting the popular commercial complexes, emotional value is one of the common points. A commercial complex in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) restored the old city streets of the 1980s and 1990s, becoming a "museum of urban life." The cultural and food consumption in this scene awakens urban memories. By closely following consumer demand, grasping consumer psychology, solving problems with emotion, and moving people with emotion, we can promote the "going out of the circle" of business districts, so that every bit of worldly atmosphere can accumulate energy for development, and every consumption choice can empower the city.
Looking at consumption vitality and urban development through business districts, it is not difficult for us to find that what changes are needs and scenes, and what remains unchanged is the logic of commercial development. Firmly grasping the simple logic of "winning the hearts of consumers," empowering commerce with culture, and revitalizing culture with scenes, will surely allow more commercial carriers to stand out, inject new impetus into the market, and bring new surprises to consumers.
(Excerpted and edited from *Tianjin Daily* (《天津日报》))
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Recently, there's a popular term called "ita-bag" (痛包). It's not a painful bump, but rather a bag covered with badges, dolls, and other cultural and creative peripherals. It belongs to the currently popular "goods" (谷子) culture (a transliteration of the English word "goods") and is a personalized expression of one's preferences. In recent years, "goods" as cultural IP derivatives have not only "cooked" up a cultural feast but also supported the development and growth of the "goods economy."
Not only are there ornaments, badges, and cards, but also AI figures that can have conversations and 3D-printed blind boxes; in addition to animation IPs such as "Little Pig Demon," there are also film and television IPs such as "The Wandering Earth" (流浪地球) and "The Age of Awakening" (觉醒年代)... Exquisite and lovely "goods" transform virtual images into tangible objects and turn spiritual preferences into consumption landscapes. The emotional value and social attributes condensed within them make them social currency and community identifiers for young people, injecting active energy into economic development.
The value of "goods" originates from cultural creation and is realized through economic activities. The "goods economy" can be said to be another manifestation of the vigorous vitality of the cultural economy. A report shows that the market size of China's "goods economy" reached 168.9 billion yuan in 2024, an increase of 40.63% compared to 2023, and is expected to exceed 300 billion yuan in 2029. Small fulcrums leverage large markets, and small dolls contain large spaces. Why does the "goods economy" have such potential?
Satisfying new demands with high quality. Consumers who are enthusiastic about "goods" have higher requirements for cultural creativity and product quality. Companies continue to launch high-quality and reasonably priced goods, enhancing consumers' sense of satisfaction and surprise. Among them, there is ingenious application, achieving both form and spirit in derivative development, and winning attention with details and quality; there is also industrial linkage, leveraging 3D printing to achieve mass production. The industrial aggregation of "creation upstairs, product selection downstairs, and production 'next door'" greatly improves process efficiency. Only by better adapting to consumers' tastes can we win market reputation. By polishing highlights with ingenuity and improving the industrial chain through collaboration, the industrial "cake" will become larger and larger.
Enhancing market resilience with consumer stickiness. After watching a movie, still feeling unfulfilled, browse the store and buy a figure... The emergence of "goods" has promoted multiple consumption, helping the cross-border integration and market expansion of the cultural and creative industries. By opening up supply "production lines," extending IP "timelines," and strengthening revenue "lifelines," the "goods economy" not only meets people's spiritual and cultural needs but also broadens revenue channels with diversified profit models, solves traffic fluctuations with the long-tail effect, and releases more possibilities for economic growth.
Boosting consumption requires creating more attractive and diversified business formats. Looking at the "goods economy," cultural and creative products such as the Sanxingdui (三星堆) Bronze Sacred Tree, Large Standing Figure, and Golden Mask enter shopping malls, attracting tourists to check in; tourists put on the same style of clothing as the Dunhuang (敦煌) murals, transforming into "flying apsaras" and taking photos in the desert; miniature gardens are placed on the substitutes' bench, and the "Scottish Super League" football field is not lacking in "artistic style"... Nowadays, the value chain of the cultural and creative industry is constantly extending to more fields such as tourism and sports, giving rise to new business formats and new vitality. The continued attractiveness of the cultural and creative industry stems from the vitality of culture and is constantly enhanced in the superposition and integration of culture with all walks of life. Promoting product upgrades and accelerating business format integration, the development potential of the cultural and creative industry will be continuously released.
In Beijing (北京), a shopping mall preparing to transform adopted a strategy of combining conventional categories and resources in the early planning stage, and the investment promotion effect was not good; later, it turned to focusing on cultural and trendy business formats, building a thematic and experiential consumption ecology, achieving a significant increase in overall passenger flow and dwell time, and driving sales growth. Grasping the development trend of cultural consumption and further exploring the value of cultural IPs will lead to the emergence of more and more high-quality cultural and creative products, scooping up more cultural delicacies deeply loved by young people, and continuously activating the surging economic momentum in the smooth connection of supply and demand.
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● Build a modern comprehensive transportation system, promote the integrated development of various modes of transportation, and improve network effects and operational efficiency.
● Strengthen postal facility construction and implement projects to bring express delivery "into villages, into factories, and overseas."
● Build a modern logistics system, accelerate the development of cold chain logistics, coordinate the construction of logistics hub facilities, backbone routes, regional distribution centers, and terminal delivery nodes, improve the facility conditions of national logistics hubs and backbone cold chain logistics bases, and improve the three-level logistics distribution system at the county, township, and village levels.
——Excerpt from the "14th Five-Year Plan" Outline
The Anning River (安宁河) meanders through the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture (凉山彝族自治州) of Sichuan Province (四川省), and Dechang County (德昌县) is nestled in the heart of the river valley. Here, the Beijing-Kunming Expressway (京昆高速) runs through the county seat, the Chengdu-Kunming Railway (成昆铁路) has a station on the double track, and vehicles come and go in a constant stream.
Not far from the Beijing-Kunming Expressway (京昆高速) exit, the Dechang County (德昌县) SF Express (顺丰快递) Times Shangjin (时代尚锦) business outlet is filled with the sounds of truck engines and package scanning. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the average daily number of packages received at this express station increased from about 500 to about 7,000, and the number of packages delivered and the number of employees doubled. The once small station has now grown into a busy regional logistics hub.
Improved logistics quality and efficiency, convenient shopping for residents, and agricultural products leaving the mountains... The growth of a rural express station reflects the development and changes in the field of transportation in the Daliang Mountains (大凉山) during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period.
Traffic Improvement
Express Station Business Doubles
"Now, our store is the SF Express (顺丰) station with the largest volume of parcels in Liangshan Prefecture (凉山州)." Feng Yongchun (冯永春) is a "veteran" employee of the Times Shangjin (时代尚锦) business outlet. In November 2014, the Dechang County (德昌县) SF Express (顺丰) outlet opened, located downstairs in a residential building. A station manager, a courier, and warehouse manager Feng Yongchun (冯永春) supported the entire county's business.
At that time, the transportation conditions in Dechang County (德昌县) were far from what they are today. "The roads were not accessible, and taxis were unwilling to go to the townships, let alone express delivery," Feng Yongchun (冯永春) recalled. The demand for express delivery in the county seat was limited, and many times, she and her colleagues would sit at the door of the store "waiting for express delivery."
Transportation is the basic support for logistics. In recent years, Feng Yongchun (冯永春) and her colleagues have felt obvious changes.
The completion and opening of the Dehui Expressway (德会高速) has shortened the freight transportation time between various townships and surrounding cities; the opening of the Chengdu-Kunming Railway (成昆铁路) double track has brought Dechang (德昌) into the "high-speed rail era," with only more than 3 hours to Chengdu (成都); about 114 kilometers of new and renovated rural roads have been built, with hardened roads connecting villages and groups, weaving a dense rural road network...
The result has been a significant increase in the volume of postal delivery business. Residents' online shopping goods are piled up to the ceiling of the store; e-commerce teams have poured in, and special agricultural products are shipped out in truckloads. "With better transportation, there is also more demand for express delivery." Zhao Hong (赵洪), manager of the Times Shangjin (时代尚锦) business outlet, came to Dechang (德昌) to work in March last year, and shortly after, during the "strawberry season," the station set a record of 83,000 packages received in a single day.
The business volume has increased several times compared to the beginning of the opening, and the trend of online shopping for large items such as home appliances and furniture has also become a trend. The store located downstairs in a residential building can no longer meet the demand, and Zhao Hong (赵洪) began to think about moving.
After several searches, Zhao Hong (赵洪) chose the new site for the station near the expressway exit, with a site space of 1,100 square meters. He also purchased new van trucks and forklifts, and extended the roller conveyor belt for sorting packages. With the continuous improvement of delivery efficiency, Zhao Hong (赵洪) and his team further expanded their service scope. By the end of this year, SF Express (顺丰快递) will have full coverage of townships in Dechang County (德昌县).
The small station where 3 people used to "sit and wait" for business has now become a logistics hub accommodating nearly 50 employees. Feng Yongchun (冯永春) has contracted a township agency point to deliver express delivery to more villagers; some couriers earn more than 20,000 yuan a month during the peak fruit season; and many people rely on this job to buy houses and settle down in the county seat. The stable development of the express delivery industry has brought more employment and income opportunities to the local people.
Convenient Receiving and Sending
Packages Filled with New Life
At about 7:00 in the morning, the mountain mist is hazy. Trucks drive in, the conveyor belt starts, and packages from all over the country pour into the Times Shangjin (时代尚锦) business outlet like a stream, and the day's delivery work begins.
One by one, express delivery packages spell out the life of the local people. Smart speakers, robot vacuum cleaners, and projectors bring convenience; durian, salmon, and cheese enrich the table with delicacies from all directions.
"In previous years, the most common items were clothing and food, but now there are more large items." As he spoke, Zhao Hong (赵洪) and his colleagues worked together to move a 2-meter-high refrigerator. "You can tell whether the consumption of the people in the county seat is strong by looking at these express deliveries."
At 9 o'clock, courier Yu Borong (俞柏蓉) and Feng Yongchun (冯永春) had just loaded the express deliveries for their responsible area into the truck when Yu Borong's (俞柏蓉) phone rang. "Has the gate of my yard been delivered?" The caller was Wang Wenfa (王文发), a villager in Gaofeng Village (高丰村), Leyue Town (乐跃镇).
"It's here, I'll deliver it right away!" As he spoke, the truck set off, driving on the flat Anning River Valley (安宁河谷). A few tens of minutes later, Wang Wenfa's (王文发) home arrived. Wang Wenfa (王文发) had been a driver for many years, and his family also grew loquats, so life was good. Last year, the old couple took out their savings and completely renovated their earthen house.
In the new house, the sofas, chandeliers, and other items were all selected online by Wang Wenfa's (王文发) children. "Now that express delivery is convenient, our rural houses can also be decorated in a trendy way." Wang Wenfa (王文发) helped Yu Borong (俞柏蓉) and Feng Yongchun (冯永春) unload the goods, and then quickly unpacked the package and installed the new gate.
In the past, people looked forward to the letters sent by the postman, but now they look forward to the express delivery they buy online. The packages always contain people's yearning for a better life. The packages contain a touch of nostalgia—parents send mountain goods and specialties to their children working outside; there is a filial piety—young people buy massage chairs and new clothes for their parents and elders online to make their lives more comfortable.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Dechang County (德昌县) supported the construction and renovation of 12 comprehensive logistics service stations in townships (streets) and 36 village-level service points. In August this year, Dechang County's (德昌县) postal "drone" postal route was officially launched, and mail can be delivered to remote villages in as little as 20 minutes. "The distribution efficiency will continue to improve, and it will no longer be difficult for express delivery to enter villages," said Xue Hong (薛洪), deputy director of the Dechang County (德昌县) Transportation Bureau.
Special Products Leave the Mountains
Smooth Logistics Drives Thriving Industry
Sprinklers spray layers of water mist, and the leaves are crystal clear and tender green in the sun. At the Deyi Blueberry Base (德逸蓝莓基地) in Dechang County (德昌县), more than 300 acres of soilless cultivated blueberries are growing vigorously in greenhouses.
Dechang County (德昌县) has sufficient light and heat and moderate rainfall, making it suitable for the development of ecological agriculture. However, before the project was launched, Deng Xiang (邓祥), deputy general manager of the base, also had concerns, "If we grow well but can't transport it out, it will be difficult for the industry to develop."
Now, the worries have disappeared in the increasingly smooth logistics services. "Delivery within 24 hours in Sichuan Province (四川省) and 48 hours outside the province, efficient transportation has increased the attractiveness of the brand." Deng Xiang (邓祥) introduced that the annual output of blueberries at the base is now close to 500,000 kilograms, and the demand exceeds the supply in the market.
Zhao Hong (赵洪) said that in previous years, the station's business was mainly based on regular mail delivery, but now diverse special agricultural products are the "big customers." In his work notes, there is a "fruit calendar": loquats and blueberries are on the market from March to July, walnuts are in season from the end of June to the end of September, and strawberries are harvested at the end of October... In order to improve the quality and efficiency of agricultural product transportation, Zhao Hong (赵洪) has done a lot of homework: helping customers plan the scale and schedule of shipments, equipping trucks and collectors; optimizing the transportation process and shortening the transportation time; and providing suggestions for improving packaging and preventing damage according to the needs of different fruits.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Dechang County (德昌县) built 6 township express logistics branch lines, carried out e-commerce logistics distribution business covering all administrative villages in the county, and cultivated more than 40 online sales brands of agricultural products. Last year, the online transaction volume exceeded 800 million yuan.
A knife cuts through the green peel, revealing fresh walnuts with a special aroma. In Jiaoban Village (角半村), surrounded by mountains, the villagers gathered early in the village square, busy peeling walnuts. "Recently, the village has opened a short video account, and the villagers are appearing on camera to sell the fresh walnuts from the village," said Huang Bo (黄波), deputy director of the Jiaoban Village (角半村) Village Committee.
Almost every family in Jiaoban Village (角半村) has walnut trees, but due to the high mountains, long roads, and inconvenient transportation, the sales channels have not been opened. In recent years, with the improvement of transportation conditions, hardened roads have been built to every village group, and Huang Bo (黄波) began to lead everyone to set up e-commerce in the village.
The village formed a team to grasp quality control and introduced a professional company to guide operations. Within a month of broadcasting, Jiaoban Village (角半村) sold more than 42,000 orders of walnuts, with sales exceeding 1.5 million yuan. Looking at the trucks preparing to transport the walnuts out of the mountains, Huang Bo (黄波) was very pleased: "Our village's walnuts don't have to worry about sales!"
Sitting in the truck, traveling along the road over the mountains, Zhao Hong (赵洪) always feels that time passes quickly. Countless people like him running on the road, countless different trajectories, outline the new face of Liangshan (凉山), "In the future, our station will be better, and the lives of the people of Liangshan (凉山) will be better."
Layout design: Zhang Danfeng (张丹峰)
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Observing the development trend of China's express delivery, the central and western regions are a window – Shache County (莎车县) in Xinjiang (新疆), where express delivery outlets are piled with packages from all over the country; Shannan City (山南市) in Tibet (西藏), where the main urban area achieves "same-day delivery"; Xilingol League (锡林郭勒盟) in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), where herdsmen can receive horse gear in pastoral areas with a tap of their fingers... From no free shipping to free shipping, from multi-day delivery to same-day delivery, e-commerce moving westward and express delivery entering villages mark the breadth, depth, and warmth of China's express delivery.
Taking high-quality development as the primary task and smooth logistics as the direction of effort, during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's express delivery has delivered a bright report card.
Looking at the quantity, from 2020 to 2024, the volume of express delivery business increased from approximately 83 billion pieces to 175 billion pieces, with an average annual growth of about 20%, and the economies of scale of postal express delivery continue to be released. Looking at the quality, the modern logistics operation system of "hubs + channels + networks" is accelerating its construction, and the timeliness, service quality, and cost-effectiveness of domestic express delivery services are all at the world's leading level.
Behind this is the accelerated cultivation of new quality productive forces in the industry. From warehouse management to last-mile delivery, AI large models help express delivery companies promote intelligent upgrades throughout the entire chain, and unmanned technology significantly improves the efficiency and level of express delivery services. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's highest daily collection volume of express delivery reached 729 million pieces. Driven by innovative development, the industry is accelerating its move towards a technology-intensive modern service industry.
Behind this is also the accelerated integration of the express delivery industry with the real economy. Cold chain transportation is developing rapidly, better helping high-quality agricultural and special products to leave the villages and enter the cities; express delivery into factories is accelerating and upgrading, and more than 1,600 key service industry projects have been built... By embedding in the supply chain, extending the industrial chain, and enhancing the value chain, logistics elements and economic elements are synergistically integrated.
Connecting thousands of cities and hundreds of industries, and connecting online and offline postal express delivery, integrating into production links, embedding in consumption scenarios, reflects a flowing China and an open market, and has become an important support for promoting consumption, expanding domestic demand, and stabilizing growth.
Having gone through the "14th Five-Year Plan", China has built the world's largest postal express delivery network, an open and people-benefiting, intensive and shared, safe and efficient, and two-way smooth delivery logistics system, helping express delivery logistics achieve a transformation from scale-driven to value reconstruction.
Moving towards the "15th Five-Year Plan", with the coordinated evolution of intelligence and globalization, express delivery logistics with time-efficiency revolution, cost optimization, and value leap will show greater promise and contribute greater strength in helping to effectively reduce the logistics costs of the entire society and promote domestic and international dual circulation.
(The author is the director of the Postal Development Research Center of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (北京邮电大学), and the interview was compiled by Han Xin (韩鑫), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on October 22nd (Reporter Cheng Long (程龙)). Zhu Fenglian (朱凤莲), spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated at a regular press conference on the 22nd in response to a question that on October 19th, Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, sent a congratulatory message to Ms. Cheng Liven (郑丽文), congratulating her on her election as Chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (中国国民党). Ms. Cheng Liven (郑丽文) sent a reply to General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on the same day to express her gratitude. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) congratulatory message pointed out the direction for the development of relations between the KMT and the Communist Party and cross-strait relations.
Zhu Fenglian (朱凤莲) stated that we will thoroughly implement the spirit of the congratulatory message, adhere to the "1992 Consensus," oppose "Taiwan independence," strengthen communication, contact, and exchanges with various parties, groups, and representative figures in Taiwan, including the Chinese Kuomintang (中国国民党), unite the vast number of Taiwan compatriots, enhance our ambition, confidence, and determination as Chinese people, deepen exchanges and cooperation, promote common development, advance national reunification, firmly safeguard the common home of the Chinese nation, safeguard the fundamental interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait, and work together to create a better future for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Regarding Wu Fengshan (吴丰山), Chairman of the Taiwan Straits Exchange Foundation (海基会), saying "restart the cross-strait dialogue mechanism," Zhu Fenglian (朱凤莲) responded that the "1992 Consensus" is the common political foundation for the development of cross-strait relations and the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. It is the prerequisite for consultations authorized by the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (海协会) and the Taiwan Straits Exchange Foundation (海基会). Since May 2016, the dialogue and communication mechanism between the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (海协会) and the Taiwan Straits Exchange Foundation (海基会) has been suspended because the Democratic Progressive Party (民进党) authorities have refused to recognize the "1992 Consensus." If the Democratic Progressive Party (民进党) authorities want to restart the cross-strait dialogue and communication mechanism, they must recognize the "1992 Consensus."
The mainland previously announced that a conference to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery would be held around October 25th. Zhu Fenglian (朱凤莲) responded that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and also the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery. Taiwan's recovery is an important achievement of the victory of the War of Resistance, and it is a great victory forged by all the Chinese people, including Taiwan compatriots, who advanced wave upon wave and fought bravely, which is worthy of common commemoration by compatriots on both sides of the strait.
She pointed out that holding a conference to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery is to unite Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad, including compatriots on both sides of the strait, to jointly remember the history of the War of Resistance, cherish the memory of the anti-Japanese martyrs, defend the victorious achievements of Taiwan's recovery and return to the motherland, safeguard the common home of the Chinese nation, and jointly create a better future for the reunification of the motherland and the rejuvenation of the nation. The commemorative conference will invite representatives from all walks of life, including Taiwan compatriots, and will also organize visits and exchange activities before and after the conference.
Return to Top"Correcting Historical Perspectives and Looking to the Future" Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Taiwan's Retrocession Symposium was held in Taipei (台北) on the 22nd, with over a hundred people from all walks of life in Taiwan participating. They unanimously called for establishing a correct historical perspective and contributing to peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's Retrocession. The symposium was hosted by Taiwan Plum Blossom Media Group (台湾梅花媒体集团) and co-organized by the Taiwan Chinese Women's Party (台湾中华妇女党).
At the symposium, Kuomintang (中国国民党) Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia (夏立言) stated that the Democratic Progressive Party (民进党) authorities, on the one hand, put forward arguments such as "end of the war" and "undetermined status of Taiwan" in historical narratives, and on the other hand, impose layers of restrictions on cross-strait exchanges in practical actions, leading to the widening gap between the two sides. Nowadays, political parties and organizations in Taiwan should hold more meetings and activities on cross-strait themes, such as commemorating Taiwan's Retrocession, so that ordinary people in Taiwan can have a correct understanding of cross-strait relations, thereby fostering a stronger sense of national identity between the two sides.
On October 25, 1945, the Taiwan Province Surrender Ceremony of the China War Zone was solemnly held in Taipei (台北). Chang Jung-kung (张荣恭), former Deputy Secretary-General of the Kuomintang (中国国民党), said that on that day, the Japanese representative signed and sealed the surrender document, which clearly indicated that Taiwan's Retrocession returned to the embrace of the motherland. Therefore, the statement that "Taiwan does not have a Retrocession Day" is untenable. Both sides of the strait are of the Chinese nation and descendants of Yan and Huang, and this identity is an important prerequisite for ensuring peace and prosperity across the strait.
Wu Cheng-tien (吴成典), Chairman of the New Party (新党), said that after Taiwan's Retrocession, the vast majority of Taiwanese people felt very happy and extremely honored. Historical documents clearly show that Taiwan was retroceded, which is vastly different from the Democratic Progressive Party (民进党) authorities' "end of the war" statement. Taiwan's Retrocession shows that the Chinese nation has won victory.
Wang Cho-chung (王绰中), President of Plum Blossom Media Group (梅花媒体集团), said that he remembers when he was a child, the school taught a song called "Taiwan Retrocession Commemoration Song." He was deeply impressed by the repeated singing of "Cannot forget, often remember." At a time when the Taiwan authorities are trying to replace the concept of "Retrocession" with "end of the war," it is of profound historical significance for everyone to gather together to commemorate Taiwan's Retrocession. The "Taiwan Retrocession Commemoration Song" specifically mentions "Taiwan Retrocession cannot be forgotten," and he hopes that everyone will not forget this historical event.
That evening, the "Reading Poetry for Taiwan - 80th Anniversary Poetry Recitation of Taiwan's Retrocession," hosted by the Taiwan Chinese Culture Sustainable Development Foundation (台湾中华文化永续发展基金会), was held at Zhongshan Hall (中山堂) in Taipei (台北). People from all walks of life in Taiwan recited poems such as Qiu Fengjia's (丘逢甲) "Leaving Taiwan Poem" No. 1 of six poems, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's Retrocession.
Liu Chao-hsuan (刘兆玄), Chairman of the Taiwan Chinese Culture Sustainable Development Foundation (台湾中华文化永续发展基金会), said that poetry is a literary form that can best carry emotions. By reviewing history and feeling the land through poetry, different generations can find their own generational memories in resonance.
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"Now the fish cage breaches and shore facilities have been basically repaired, and life has returned to normal." On October 22, at an aquaculture company in Liusha Village, Q斗镇 (Q斗镇), Leizhou (雷州), Zhanjiang (湛江), Guangdong (广东), after several days of underwater repair work by divers, production order has returned to normal, and Liang Xinying (梁欣颖), the company's general manager, breathed a sigh of relief.
On October 5, Typhoon "Muddam," the 21st typhoon of this year, made landfall in Zhanjiang (湛江). It was the strongest typhoon to hit Guangdong (广东) this year.
"This typhoon had a long period of impact. According to preliminary statistics, about 1.9573 million people in Zhanjiang (湛江) were affected, with direct economic losses of about 11.11 billion yuan," said Tang Xuxi (汤旭希), Deputy Director of the Zhanjiang (湛江) Emergency Management Bureau. Thanks to the early flood and typhoon prevention work, no one was injured or killed by the typhoon and rainstorm.
After the typhoon passed, the Zhanjiang (湛江) Marine and Fisheries Bureau quickly established five disaster relief and recovery work groups. After the impact of the typhoon weakened, they quickly went down to the key disaster areas and the front lines of disaster damage to carry out disaster damage verification, disaster relief and recovery guidance, and coordination of insurance claims in a scientific and orderly manner, guiding the formulation of scientific recovery production plans; guiding farmers to carry out post-disaster water disinfection; and assisting in contacting cold chain logistics, post-disaster sales, and recovery seedlings.
"After the impact of the typhoon weakened, we immediately invested in loss verification, equipment repair, and insurance docking," said Liang Xinying (梁欣颖). The losses caused by this typhoon were not small. October is the peak season for the production and sales of golden pomfret locally. In order to ensure the rapid resumption of cold chain logistics and processing production lines, the Guangdong (广东) Zhanjiang (湛江) Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid used "manual + drone" collaborative operations to comprehensively investigate hidden dangers such as tree obstacles in line corridors and loose equipment, providing a solid power guarantee for the resumption of work and production.
Xuwen County (徐闻县) and Leizhou (雷州) were the hardest hit areas in this typhoon. At the banana planting base of Xuwen County (徐闻县) Hengyuan Agricultural Professional Cooperative, staff are rushing to fertilize the newly replanted bananas. "After the impact of the typhoon weakened, under the guidance of agricultural experts, more than 700 mu of affected bananas have been completely cleared and replanted," said Wang Guangping (王光平), head of the cooperative.
"Before the typhoon arrived, we organized and guided all types of agricultural business entities in the city to seize the opportunity to harvest more than 23,000 mu of mature crops. After the typhoon passed, the municipal and county-level agricultural and rural departments have cumulatively dispatched 81 work groups and 3,589 agricultural technicians to guide farmers to accelerate the restoration of normal crop production. At present, the city has successfully completed post-disaster recovery work such as farmland dredging and pest and disease control," said the relevant person in charge of the Zhanjiang (湛江) Agriculture and Rural Bureau.
At present, the fallen trees have been completely cleared, the blocked roads have been cleared one by one, and the damaged facilities are gradually being repaired. From the front line of typhoon prevention to the front line of reconstruction, 910 Zhanjiang (湛江) party member pioneer teams and more than 10,000 party members have taken the initiative to take responsibility and fought day and night on the front line of obstacle removal and repair. "Under the strong typhoon, the city's main grid lines and substations did not trip due to tree obstacles or floating object failures. Power was restored to the main urban area within 1 day, and full power was restored and 'five connections' were fully achieved within 3 days," said Xu Dayi (徐达艺), Deputy Secretary-General of the Zhanjiang (湛江) Municipal Government. At present, all 383 key projects under construction and 741 industrial enterprises above designated size in Zhanjiang (湛江) have fully resumed work and production.
Return to TopOn October 22, staff members served food to customers at the community canteen in Wanhecheng Community, Xiganglu Street, Haigang District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province. Recently, this community canteen was put into use, allowing nearby residents to enjoy affordable, nutritious, and healthy meals right at their doorsteps.
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Looking up at the flying eaves and brackets pointing straight to the sky, touching the blue bricks and black tiles that settle the time... From the acoustic wisdom in the ancient opera stages of Shanxi, to the ingenious fire prevention design in the ancient dwellings of Huizhou, and then to the earthquake resistance secrets of Dule Temple (独乐寺) in Tianjin, China's traditional architecture is not only a solidified historical specimen, but also a cultural classic written with earth, wood, and metal. Every flying eave reflects the exquisite conception of outstanding Chinese traditional culture, and every pillar hides the construction wisdom of ancient ancestors.
Starting today, this edition launches a series of reports entitled "Continuing the Historical and Cultural Heritage: Exploring the Wisdom of Ancient Architecture," approaching the depths of the Taihang Mountains (太行山脉), the layers of courtyards in the water towns of southern Anhui, and the wooden structures of North China, recording the stories of experts and teams revealing the secrets behind ancient architecture.
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Yang Yang (杨阳), born in 1978 in Taiyuan (太原), Shanxi, is a professor and doctoral supervisor at the Institute of the History of Science and Technology and the School of Music of Shanxi University (山西大学). He is the chief expert of the National Social Science Fund's special research project on unpopular disciplines concerning ancient architectural acoustics. He began research on the acoustics of bell and drum towers in 2017, conducted research on the original performance sound environment in 2023, and will lead the formulation of terminology and measurement indicators for acoustic measurement of traditional Chinese opera stages in 2025.
"Pa Pa..." Standing in the backstage of the ancient opera stage of Houtu Temple (后土庙) in Jiexiu City (介休市), Shanxi Province (山西省), Yang Yang (杨阳), a professor at Shanxi University (山西大学), clapped his hands, then walked to the "convex-shaped" front stage, clapped again, and listened quietly to the intensity of the two sound feedbacks. This is his habit of field exploration of ancient buildings for more than ten years.
The Echo Wall of the Temple of Heaven (天坛回音壁) and the Bell Tower (钟楼) in Beijing (北京), the Yingying Pagoda (莺莺塔) of Pujiu Temple (普救寺) in Yongji City (永济市), Shanxi... Acoustic ancient architecture is a special type of Chinese ancient architecture, including ancient pagodas, ancient opera stages, bell and drum towers, etc. In order to improve the effect of sound transmission, these ancient buildings use construction methods such as setting urns under the stage, setting urns on the walls, and setting holes in the backstage to form reverberation, resonance, sound insulation and noise reduction effects, achieving the acoustic effect of "more than ten miles, no one is not shocked."
However, there are almost no historical records of these technologies, only folk tales passed down by word of mouth. Over the past 18 years, Yang Yang (杨阳) has conducted field investigations of more than 3,000 ancient buildings, hoping that his research will make the wisdom of ancient architecture, which has been submerged in the long river of history, known to modern people.
Field visits reveal the acoustic principle of "Shanxi singing, Shaanxi listening"
In Qikou Ancient Town (碛口古镇) in Lin County (临县), Shanxi Province (山西省), under the heavy eaved gable roof of the mountain gate, sits the Heilong Temple (黑龙庙) ancient opera stage, where the opera troupe is performing the Jin opera "Da Jin Zhi." In the past, without sound equipment, how did the audience hear the sound on the stage clearly?
In 2012, Yang Yang (杨阳) came to the Qikou Heilong Temple (碛口黑龙庙) mountain gate opera stage to investigate. There are complete 17-hole cave dwellings and two and a half-hole cave dwellings in the courtyard. According to local villagers, this opera stage is very special - the sound effects inside and outside the cave dwellings are different, and the actors do not have to work hard to sing, and can even achieve the effect of "Shanxi singing, Shaanxi listening."
How can the sound effects inside and outside the cave dwellings be different? Yang Yang (杨阳) brought gongs and drums and simulated the sound of gongs and drums during opera performances at 10 am and 8 pm respectively, and listened to the effects at different points in the temple courtyard and Qikou Town (碛口镇), and used an acoustic analyzer to measure the sound and analyze the audio.
He found that the inner top and the back mountain wall of the opera stage can form a sound cover, which transmits the sound of the opera stage to the temple courtyard, and the main hall and other buildings in the temple courtyard reflect the sound back to the courtyard and into the cave dwellings under the stage. In the large and small厢房 and the cave dwellings under the opera stage, Yang Yang (杨阳) could hear different sounds from the courtyard and the stands. The sound quality of the sound in the cave dwellings changed, and it was even clearer than the sound outside the cave dwellings. The cave dwellings, as a "natural speaker," form high and low-pitched resonance of different voices, enhancing the sound intensity of the opera stage.
How is the effect of "Shanxi singing, Shaanxi listening" achieved? A local saying from the villagers - "eating wind on the ridge" - gave Yang Yang (杨阳) an idea. Heilong Temple (黑龙庙) is located on the mountainside of Wohu Mountain (卧虎山). The wind is stronger on the protruding ridge, and there are no tall buildings and sound absorbers in front of the temple. The sound spreads downwind in the Jin-Shaanxi Grand Canyon. Stone beaches are all over the canyon, and the propagation media with low sound absorption coefficients such as wind, stones, and water are conducive to sound propagation. In this way, the distant singing sound echoed in the canyon and reached the villages on the opposite bank of Shaanxi.
"The design of the ancient opera stage's shape and structure takes into account the needs of performance viewing and listening effects. It is the integration of architectural art and acoustic technology. This is the wisdom of the ancients. To explore the mysteries, you must have certain knowledge of the history of science and technology, musicology, architecture, acoustics, and other disciplines, and you must also conduct field visits again and again. For example, in order to study the Heilong Temple (黑龙庙) ancient opera stage, I went there 8 times. The paper on the Chaoshan Temple (朝山庙) ancient opera stage in Pingyao (平遥) took 17 on-site inspections from discovery to completion," said Yang Yang (杨阳).
Experimental verification improves the scientific nature of research
In 2017, Yang Yang (杨阳) led a team to inspect the Erlang Temple (二郎庙) ancient opera stage in Gaoping City (高平市), Shanxi Province (山西省). After the renovation and addition of walls in 2008, the mountain walls of the ancient opera stage formed a one-sided view shape. "The one-sided view shape is the last node in the evolution of acoustic technology of the Song, Jin, and Yuan opera stages. Erlang Temple (二郎庙) was built in the Jin Dynasty, and the architectural shape of the ancient opera stage built in the Jin Dynasty should be a four-sided view or a large three-sided view," said Yang Yang (杨阳). The one-sided view shape of the Erlang Temple (二郎庙) ancient opera stage changed the original acoustic characteristics, which originated from an inappropriate cultural relic renovation plan.
Yang Yang (杨阳) deeply felt the urgency of the research: "The absence of research on ancient architectural acoustics has affected modern people's understanding of the structure of ancient buildings. The renovation of some ancient opera stages only 'imitates' the appearance without considering the protection of their acoustic functions."
Scientific protection cannot be separated from scientific research methods, and requires the combination of field measurement and laboratory simulation research methods.
When studying the "urns on the wall" ancient opera stage, the measurement method and evaluation method of the urns have not been determined. Yang Yang (杨阳) thought of his experience of learning the violin since childhood: "Since musical instruments have different shapes, which will affect the sound and amplification effects, does the ancient opera stage have the same principle?" Therefore, Yang Yang (杨阳) conducted field measurements, treating the urns in the opera stage as the sound box of a violin, and conducting acoustic measurements. In the open space near the original site, several pottery urns were placed, and a measuring microphone and acoustic analyzer were placed 0.2 meters away from the mouth of the urn. After playing the sweep frequency signal, the frequency of the sound vibration of the pottery urn cavity was measured separately, confirming that the urn has a sound-enhancing effect.
Based only on field measurements, it is impossible to eliminate the influence of multiple variables: in some places, the stage top has a great influence, and in some places, the side walls have a great influence. Yang Yang (杨阳) decided to introduce the research method of laboratory simulation.
In the ancient Chinese opera stage acoustics laboratory of Shanxi University (山西大学), doctoral student Zhai Xiaoduo (翟晓多) is lying in front of the computer, "packaging" the three-dimensional data of the "eight"-shaped sound wall of the ancient opera stage and importing it into professional software, which can realize the measurement of the reflection coefficient and acoustic characteristics of the eight-shaped sound wall. After comparing the data, she found that when the inclination angle is 45-60 degrees and there is a gable roof shape on the eight-shaped sound wall, the overall sound transmission effect of the opera stage is the best.
"This year, we also plan to restore the ancient opera stage, bell tower, etc. to the ancient architectural model in proportion, and place it in a full (semi) anechoic chamber to conduct acoustic measurements on different building components as a unit. The experimental results and the simulation experiments are mutually verified to further improve the scientific nature of the research methods and strive to provide more scientific solutions for the renovation of more ancient buildings," said Yang Yang (杨阳).
Multidisciplinary integration explains the unique charm of China's acoustic ancient architecture
Passing through the courtyard of Houtu Temple (后土庙) in Jiexiu City (介休市), the ancient opera stage built in the Ming Dynasty stands in front of you, covered with yellow-green glazed tiles on the heavy gable roof, with staggered wing corners, and the yellow, green, and red three-color ridge brakes and pagodas on the stage top emit a faint light in the midday sun.
In Yang Yang's (杨阳) view, one of the factors affecting the acoustic effect of Chinese ancient opera stages is the original performance sound environment. He walked to the eight-shaped sound wall and said: "You see, the eight-shaped sound wall is like a big speaker, reflecting all the sound energy that was originally transmitted to both sides to the audience seats. This technology was used very early in Chinese ancient opera stages."
In 1953, Tang Dingyuan (汤定元), an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a researcher at the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, studied the acoustic characteristics of the Echo Wall of the Temple of Heaven (天坛回音壁) in Beijing (北京), opening up the research on ancient architectural acoustics in China. 33 years later, Gao Ce (高策), a professor at the Institute of the History of Science and Technology of Shanxi University (山西大学), continued Tang Dingyuan's (汤定元) research and revealed the mystery of the "Pujiu Toad Sound" effect of the Yingying Pagoda (莺莺塔) of Pujiu Temple (普救寺). Yang Yang (杨阳) is Gao Ce's (高策) student, and the baton of ancient architectural acoustics research has fallen into his hands.
"The acoustic technology adopted by the ancients has gone through a process from complexity to simplicity, which is very characteristic of our nation. However, the measurement and evaluation standards for ancient opera stage acoustic research still use the indicators and methods of foreign concert halls in many cases, and some ancient acoustic characteristics and aesthetic preferences are difficult to express," said Yang Yang (杨阳).
How far is it to build an ancient architectural acoustics discipline system with Chinese characteristics?
Yang Yang (杨阳) believes that "we must walk on two legs." "One leg" is to clarify the principles of various sound-enhancing technologies. The sound-enhancing technology generated in the semi-open sound field of Chinese ancient opera stages can reflect the unique features of China's unique sound field creation.
Performance sound environment research is the "second leg." Yang Yang (杨阳) believes that opera and ancient opera stages are interdependent, but opera performance research and ancient opera stage research have "gone their separate ways." In 2023, he led the team to start research on the original performance sound environment of ancient opera stages based on the perspective of multidisciplinary integration of literature, science, art, and engineering, building a bridge between ancient opera stages and traditional opera research.
This year, the Acoustical Society of China has approved Yang Yang (杨阳) to lead the formulation of standards for acoustic measurement indicators of traditional opera stages. "In the future, we will continue to be rooted in the local area, explain the unique charm of China's acoustic ancient architecture, and let ancient architecture radiate new vitality," said Yang Yang (杨阳).
Extended reading
What does ancient architectural acoustics research, and how does it research?
Ancient architectural acoustics is a new interdisciplinary subject that studies the sound science of traditional Chinese acoustic architecture. Its research objects include acoustic buildings such as ancient pagodas, ancient opera stages, bell and drum towers, and ancient bridges. It also involves musical instrument acoustics, singing acoustics, performance sound environment, and ancient acoustic culture, aiming to explore the technical interaction of various acoustic buildings and reveal the acoustic relationship between opera performance and the performance environment of ancient opera stages.
In terms of research methods, ancient architectural acoustics is based on literature review and field investigation, and unfolds multiple mutual verifications of geometric surveying and mapping, acoustic measurement, modeling simulation, principle analysis, and literature research on the research object from multiple dimensions such as technology, art, and history, to excavate the scientific value of acoustic ancient architecture and enhance its historical value and cultural relic value.
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The kiln fire never goes out, burning for thousands of years. Jingdezhen (景德镇) is not only a geographical name, but also a cultural symbol. It has witnessed the commercial exchanges on the ancient Silk Road, and also demonstrates the far-reaching significance of mutual learning among civilizations today. On October 19th, the World Mayor's Dialogue·Jingdezhen and the 2025 Jingdezhen Forum were held in Jingdezhen City (景德镇市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), the millennium porcelain capital. Mayors from countries such as Italy, South Korea, Turkey, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan, as well as representatives from cultural and business circles at home and abroad, gathered together to conduct dialogues around the theme of "Porcelain Shining for a Thousand Years, Connecting the World," and jointly explore issues such as culture and urban governance.
"Mutual communication leads to common progress, while isolation leads to mutual decline." In the forum, keywords such as "cultural tourism," "openness," and "civilization" appeared frequently. In recent years, relying on the construction of the National Ceramic Culture Inheritance and Innovation Experimental Zone, Jingdezhen has become a remarkable cultural exchange living room, attracting tens of thousands of "Jing Piao" (景漂) (drifters in Jingdezhen) from home and abroad to reside locally. Like Jingdezhen, various parts of the world have formed their own experiences in promoting urban development and civilizational progress. The participating guests believe that civilization is wonderful because of its diversity, development is vigorous because of its openness, and therefore understanding and cooperation between cities are particularly valuable.
"Ceramics are messengers of cultural exchange and can become a common language that transcends barriers and builds consensus." Nurbayev Niyazbek (努尔巴耶夫·尼亚兹别克), Deputy Speaker of the Osh City Council (奥什市议会) in Kyrgyzstan, said, "By improving the logistics system, developing online transactions, and promoting brand co-branding, ceramic art can also promote economic development."
İznik (伊兹尼克) in Turkey and Jingdezhen City (景德镇市) are international sister cities. Kağan Mehmet Usta (卡ган·穆罕默德·乌斯塔), Mayor of İznik, said: "The Silk Road is not only a commercial route, but also a channel for cultural exchange between countries. Thirty-five cities in Turkey have established the Silk Road Association. In recent years, we have learned from Chinese culture and art and cooperated with relevant partners. We hope to learn more experiences from each other through forum dialogues."
In the roundtable dialogue session, Chinese and foreign mayors conducted in-depth exchanges around the three major topics of "Cultural Tourism Presents Beauty," "Openness Promotes Prosperity," and "Civilization is Passed Down." The mayors shared their respective cities' experiences and reflections on cultural heritage protection, cultural tourism integration, industrial innovation, open cooperation, and civilization inheritance.
Cultural heritage is a valuable asset for urban development. During the event, the guests visited the Taoyangli Historical and Cultural Block (陶阳里历史文化街区) and the Imperial Kiln Museum (御窑博物馆), and experienced handmade porcelain making on site. "Jingdezhen's millennium of porcelain-making history has left behind many old kiln sites and old alleys, all of which are 'living fossils of civilization.'" Chen Kelong (陈克龙), Mayor of Jingdezhen City (景德镇市), said that Jingdezhen is implementing a series of ceramic cultural heritage protection projects throughout the region, authentically protecting ancient kiln sites, ancient docks, ancient factories, and ancient opera stages, forming a cultural pattern based on Taoyangli (陶阳里), Taoxichuan (陶溪川), Taoyuangu (陶源谷), Taokeyuan (陶科园), and Taobocheng (陶博城). He said: "The 64 alleys and more than 700 old houses in the Taoyangli Historical and Cultural Block have been revitalized, retaining the historical features of the Ming and Qing kiln workshops, and achieving a virtuous interaction between heritage protection and the development of the cultural tourism industry."
"Craftsmen come from all directions, and utensils are made for the world." Jingdezhen has always been promoting mutual benefit and win-win results with a higher level of openness. "Understanding the thinking patterns and cultural backgrounds of partners from different countries allows us to better carry out cooperation," said Mudnov Alexander Yurievich (穆德诺夫·亚历山大·尤里耶维奇), Head of the Administration of Gorodets (戈罗杰茨市) in Russia.
Civilization inheritance is not just a simple replication or continuation, but requires innovative exploration. Jingdezhen's efforts in this regard have been praised by the participating guests. Kim Jung-seop (金正燮), former Mayor of Gongju (公州市) in South Korea, said: "The development of a city requires the participation of young people. Jingdezhen has attracted many young people to come here to create. Young people can strengthen exchanges and learning through cooperation and explore more innovative skills."
Monterupo Fiorentino (蒙特卢波·菲奥伦蒂诺) in Italy has a profound cultural heritage and also develops the ceramics industry. After visiting Jingdezhen, the city's mayor, Simone Gheri (西蒙·隆迪), said: "The elements of ceramics are integrated into many urban landscapes, giving the entire city a unique cultural charm. The ceramics industry is a display of manual skills, and manual inheritance embodies the hard work and wisdom of artisans. Only by strengthening exchanges and cooperation can we explore more innovative elements in the inheritance of skills."
"Osh is an important city on the ancient Silk Road, and Jingdezhen porcelain is an important commodity on the Maritime Silk Road. This special historical foundation makes cooperation between the two cities inevitable," said Nurbayev Niyazbek (努尔巴耶夫·尼亚兹别克). He plans to invite Jingdezhen ceramic experts to Osh to open ceramic training classes, and at the same time open a Jingdezhen porcelain exhibition hall at the Osh Silk Road Trade Fair to introduce Jingdezhen ceramic culture to partners in Central Asia and other regions.
Jingdezhen ceramics once crossed mountains and seas and became an important link connecting Eastern and Western civilizations. Today, this millennium porcelain capital is embracing the world with a more open attitude, establishing friendly relations with more than 180 cities in 72 countries around the world, attracting artists from more than 50 countries to reside and create, and becoming a vivid footnote to the integration of civilizations. The "World Mayor's Dialogue" held in Jingdezhen will surely make a positive contribution to enhancing friendship between cities and deepening mutual learning.
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"It was a downhill slope. I watched helplessly as the car rushed off the road. With a 'bang,' it plunged into the river." Not long ago, one midday, Wu Youfu (伍友付), a villager from Heping Village (和平村), Jiuzhuang Town (九庄镇), Xifeng County (息烽县), Guizhou Province (贵州省), was walking on the hillside of the riverbank in front of his house while talking to a friend on the phone. Suddenly, he saw a motor vehicle lose control and plunge into the river.
"Quick, call 120 and save people!" Wu Youfu didn't have time to hang up the phone. He lifted his leg and rushed to the bank, shouting towards his house as he ran.
Throwing his phone to the bank, and without bothering to take off his clothes, Wu Youfu aimed and jumped into the water. The river was more than 100 meters wide. The moment he surfaced, he spotted the furthest person who had fallen into the water, about seven or eight meters from the bank.
Wu Youfu swam forward desperately. At this time, the head of the person who had fallen into the water had already submerged, with only their hands struggling out of the water. Moreover, affected by the current, one person simply couldn't pull them. At this moment, neighbor Zheng Chaoting (郑朝廷) swam over. The two of them grabbed the arms of the person who had fallen into the water and dragged them towards the bank.
People fishing by the river, people who came after hearing the news... At this time, some people gradually gathered on the bank. They were not good at swimming, but they actively cooperated with the rescue. Villager Hu Yinggang (胡应刚) found a long bamboo pole and stood on the bank to assist. With everyone's joint efforts, they successfully lifted the person who had fallen into the water ashore.
"There are still people in the water over there!" Wu Youfu pointed to the front. With a "splash," he plunged into the water, followed closely by Zheng Chaoting.
The second, the third, the fourth... According to the location where the car fell into the water, the two carefully searched and repeatedly looked for them. After more than 10 minutes, they couldn't remember how many times they went back and forth. After rescuing seven people who had fallen into the water, Wu Youfu dragged his tired body ashore. Seeing that the people who had fallen into the water gradually regained consciousness, the two immediately sat on the ground to rest, panting heavily.
"Is there really no one in the water? Count again!" Looking at the driver who had just been rescued, Wu Youfu was a little worried.
"No, there shouldn't be anyone else." The driver responded weakly. After about a few dozen seconds of silence, he suddenly panicked and said, trembling slightly, "It's bad, it's bad, there's still one missing, a child!"
With a "splash," Wu Youfu and Zheng Chaoting went into the water again. Less than a minute after diving, they found a child, weighing less than 30 pounds, about three or four meters away from the side of the car. The child was no longer breathing.
"I have received first aid training, let's try to rescue him first." Hu Yinggang laid the child flat on the ground, with his head turned to one side, and immediately performed CPR on the child, while the driver helped with artificial respiration. After about 10 minutes of continuous rescue, accompanied by a cough and a cry, the child woke up. All eight people who had fallen into the water were rescued, and everyone's hearts were relieved. At the same time, the 120 ambulance also arrived at the scene.
Recently, Wu Youfu, Zheng Chaoting, and Hu Yinggang were selected for the second and third quarter list of heroes of righteousness and courage for 2025 released by the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission (中央政法委).
Recalling the experience of saving people at that time, Wu Youfu said frankly: "It is most important that people are okay! This is a matter of life and death. As long as I encounter it, I will definitely go into the water to save people!"
Return to TopThis newspaper Tianjin (天津), October 22nd (Reporter Yu Jingxian (郁静娴)) - The 22nd China International Agricultural Products Fair, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部), was recently held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) (国家会展中心（天津）). With the theme of "Building Strong Brands to Help Revitalize, Boosting Consumption to Increase Vitality," this year's Agricultural Fair attracted over 25,000 kinds of high-quality products from 3,965 enterprises across the country, and nearly 60,000 purchasers and professional visitors came to negotiate. According to incomplete statistics, the number of visitors exceeded 300,000, with an average daily attendance of over 100,000, on-site sales exceeding 100 million yuan, and more than 8,500 intended cooperation projects were reached.
A special premium brand exhibition area was set up, with premium brands and new trendy brands from various regions making their debut. A series of activities were held, such as the "Brand Night" live broadcast to help farmers and the national agricultural product purchasers alliance procurement channel docking. More than 100 docking and release activities were organized, and more than 3,000 major buyers, including leading e-commerce platforms, large-scale agricultural wholesale markets, supply chain enterprises, and centralized procurement units, came to the site to purchase, comprehensively promoting the consumption of agricultural products.
The "Strengthening Agriculture Forum" focused on the construction of a strong agricultural country, exploring how to vigorously develop science and technology agriculture, green agriculture, quality agriculture, and brand agriculture. Highlighting regional coordination and inter-provincial cooperation, an innovative Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) coordinated exhibition hall was built. The exhibition products basically covered all categories, fully demonstrating the fruitful achievements of the entire agricultural product industry chain development.
Return to TopThis newspaper Lhasa (拉萨) October 22nd dispatch (Reporter Xu Yuyao (徐驭尧)) The reporter learned from Shigatse (日喀则市), Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区), that 2177 households from 27 villages in Changsuo Township (长所乡), Cuoguo Township (措果乡), and Quluo Township (曲洛乡) in Dingri County (定日县), Shigatse (日喀则市), who were affected by the disaster, all completed relocation and moved in on October 20th, officially declaring the victory of the comprehensive village advancement in post-disaster recovery and reconstruction in Dingri (定日). Changsuo Township (长所乡), Cuoguo Township (措果乡), and Quluo Township (曲洛乡) in Dingri County (定日县) were the areas most severely affected by the Dingri (定日) earthquake in January this year.
At the Dingri (定日) reconstruction site, modern new houses with scientific design, complete functions, beautiful appearance, and practicality are neatly arranged. Water, electricity, roads, networks, as well as public facilities such as health clinics, kindergartens, sports fields, farmers' bookstores, and daycare centers are all available. These new houses help local people realize the transition from temporary resettlement to permanent housing.
According to reports, Dingri County (定日县) integrated resources from all parties, coordinated the strength of all parties, adhered to the combination of goals and measures, and emphasized both quality and progress, comprehensively consolidating responsibilities to promote various tasks of post-disaster recovery and reconstruction. "While strictly implementing relevant policy standards such as housing area, site selection planning, and style, the housing construction adopts a reinforced concrete frame structure, and materials such as aerated concrete blocks and porous shale bricks are selected to enhance safety and thermal insulation performance," said Basang Luobu (巴桑罗布), member of the Standing Committee of the Dingri County (定日县) Party Committee and Deputy County Mayor.
In the next step, Dingri County (定日县) will continue to do a good job in post-disaster recovery and reconstruction, comprehensively grasp the improvement of village appearance, the cultivation of rural civilization, and the development of characteristic industries, promote the deep integration of comprehensive rural revitalization and people's livelihood improvement, accelerate the construction of livable, workable, and beautiful villages, and continuously enhance the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security.
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Return to TopChaoyang District (朝阳区) is the capital's major economic and consumption district, as well as the primary area for building Beijing (北京)'s international consumption center city, shouldering the important mission of leading consumption upgrades and serving the capital's development. Currently, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) is gathering global resources to fully implement the "Three-Year Action Plan for Improving the Quality and Upgrading the Construction of the Main承载区 of the International Consumption Center City in Chaoyang District (朝阳区) (2025-2027)," and is building a city of consumption vitality with global influence to a high standard. This October, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) is using light and shadow as its brush to depict world-class nighttime tourism scenes, adding color to the picture of an international consumption center city.
"Trendy Chaoyang (潮朝阳), Wonderful Night (夜精彩)," the later the night, the more wonderful it becomes.
From 2023 to 2025, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) will continuously launch diverse light and shadow scenes and a series of cultural, commercial, tourism, and sports activities, taking the Liangma River (亮马河) International Style Waterfront and the International Light Show as its main lines for three consecutive years. By connecting cultural, commercial, tourism, and sports elements, reconstructing scenes, innovating business formats, and sharing resources, it will construct a new picture of nighttime consumption, continuously enhancing the people's sense of gain and happiness, and becoming a vivid practice of Chaoyang District (朝阳区) in stimulating consumption potential and building a city of consumption vitality.
As the lights come on, 53 light and shadow scenes light up the city's night sky. The 2025 Beijing (北京) Chaoyang (朝阳) International Light Consumption Season continues the constant theme of "Trendy Chaoyang (潮朝阳), Wonderful Night (夜精彩)," and takes "Together! We Shine! 一起闪耀" as its annual special theme. With the Liangma River (亮马河) Cultural Economic Belt and the Olympic Center Area (奥林匹克中心区) as its two major positions, and linking Sanlitun (三里屯), CBD and other six major areas, it will create a grand urban night tour scene of "Sleepless Chaoyang (不夜朝阳)."
As the first batch of national-level nighttime culture and tourism consumption gathering areas, the Liangma River (亮马河) Cultural Economic Belt main venue takes "Glorious Star River (盛耀星河)" as its theme, launching Beijing (北京)'s first water light and shadow floating stage "Magic Cube (魔方)," the first waterfront sound and light social space "Lonely Planet (孤独星球)," and the first cross-water aerial light and shadow performance "Leaping Blue Lake (飞跃蓝湖)" and other major "first show first performance" events. The Olympic Center Area (奥林匹克中心区) takes "Glory Resonance (荣耀共振)" as its theme, realizing the linkage of "four shows" of mountains, water, towers, and axes, creating a cool art experience.
This year's light and shadow show is also linked with the 2025 Liangma River (亮马河) International Art Season, launching nearly a hundred "light and shadow +" cultural, tourism, commercial, and sports activities such as performances, exhibitions, and markets. The full-area light and shadow installations and linked activities realize the linkage of "art + light and shadow + commerce," jointly building a new global sustainable urban light and shadow night tour IP, bringing citizens and tourists an immersive experience of "water and light symbiosis, night scene sharing, literary and artistic sharing, and cultural and commercial integration," demonstrating the unique charm of the national-level nighttime culture and tourism consumption gathering area, further boosting consumption, promoting consumption upgrades, and continuously helping the construction of an international consumption center city.
This light and shadow city spectacle is a vivid microcosm of Chaoyang District (朝阳区)'s systematic efforts in optimizing commercial layout, gathering global brands, and innovating consumption experiences. By building high-quality consumption spaces, polishing characteristic consumption cards, and creating a first-class consumption environment, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) continues to enhance its consumption radiation driving ability, resource allocation ability, and innovation leading ability, pressing the "acceleration key" for the construction of this "city of consumption vitality."
City of Vitality: Optimizing Spatial Layout and Creating World-Class Consumption Landmarks
In terms of spatial layout, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) focuses on creating world-class consumption landmarks and constructing a "one vertical, one horizontal, one core" layout. Vertically, it will build the Metro Line 14 commercial belt; horizontally, it will build the Liangma River (亮马河) Cultural Economic Belt; and it will build the CBD×Sanlitun (三里屯) International Consumption Experience Zone. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, 31 commercial facilities, including JD MALL and Sanlitun Taikoo Li (三里屯太古里) West District, will make new appearances, and characteristic consumption landmarks such as Mixc, INS Xinleyuan, and Beijing Taikoo Place are being planned and constructed. There are more than 100 commercial complexes in the district, and high-quality business districts and "Night Beijing (夜京城)" landmarks account for nearly half of the city, forming a commercial layout that integrates ancient and modern times, spans regions, and has its own characteristics.
In recent years, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) has newly opened 31 key commercial projects, releasing more than 1.8 million square meters of commercial space. THE BOX Chaowai and JD MALL have created new "non-standard commercial" projects, Dongba Wanda Plaza (东坝万达广场) and DT51 have filled the gap in large-scale commercial complexes in the region, and the "limited-time pedestrian street" of China Central Place has opened, jointly forming a new picture of consumption vitality with "bright spots and colorful colors in the whole area." In the next step, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) will take Beijing Taikoo Place as the center, combine waterfront and performance consumption scenes, explore the creation of a first-class business district, accelerate the second phase of the Chaowai Street (朝外大街) area renewal and the second phase of the Liangma River (亮马河) Cultural Economic Belt construction, and continue to enhance the energy level of consumption landmarks.
City of Fashion: Gathering Consumption Brands and Polishing International Consumption Cards
In terms of brand building, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) closely follows the trend of consumption and accelerates the construction of a city of food, tea, coffee, and fashion. Tea houses, coffee shops, Michelin restaurants, and Black Pearl restaurants account for 30%, 50%, 60%, and 70% of the city respectively, and the "Midnight Canteen (深夜食堂)" characteristic catering block has expanded to 10, accelerating the release of catering consumption vitality. Vigorously promote automobile consumption. In recent years, it has issued a total of 170 million yuan in special support funds. The district's automobile and parts industry and new energy vehicle retail sales account for nearly 40% of the city, becoming an active area for automobile consumption in the city.
Actively develop the first-release economy, and the first store and new consumption brand incubation bases account for 50% of the city. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, a total of about 1,900 first stores were introduced, ranking first in the city. It has cultivated a number of local brands such as POP MART, and the four major trendy toy brands such as POP MART have created a new paradigm for cultural going overseas.
In the next step, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) will enhance the energy level of the first store's first release, strengthen the global first release center functions of SKP, Junwangfu (郡王府), etc., and actively introduce high-end domestic and foreign brand first stores, flagship stores, and innovative stores. Relying on "new generation attraction fields" such as Hopson One and Chaoyang Joy City (朝阳大悦城), develop the "Gu Zi Economy (谷子经济)" and support the first release and first show activities of the ACGN IP. Create a gathering place for domestic trendy products, and build a national trendy characteristic consumption landmark centered on Xiushui Street (秀水街) - Chaowai (朝外). Support more domestic trendy brands such as POP MART to go overseas and promote local trendy culture to the world. Focus on creating an international food city with "a combination of East and West and a blend of North and South."
City of Innovation: Integrating Culture, Commerce, Tourism, and Sports to Create New Experiences and Catalyze New Consumption
In terms of quality upgrades, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) focuses on creating an integrated consumption matrix, relying on nearly 100 cinemas and new performance spaces, 13 Olympic and large sports venues, implementing the annual eight policies of "culture and tourism + hundreds of industries," and creating landmark activities such as the Beijing (北京) Chaoyang (朝阳) International Light Consumption Season, the Liangma River (亮马河) Awakening Spring Sailing, and the Beijing (北京) Chaoyang (朝阳) International Tea Culture Week. The development of performance, ticket stubs, waterfront, and holiday economy has accelerated, and the contribution has increased. The city's "heat" has continued to be transformed into cultural tourism "traffic" and consumption "increment," contributing the "Chaoyang Paradigm (朝阳范式)" to the integrated development of culture, commerce, tourism, and sports in the country.
In terms of service ecology, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) is accelerating the creation of a first-class consumption environment. It has completed the comprehensive traffic management around Hopson One and Chaoyang Joy City (朝阳大悦城), opened up the slow-moving system from Shuangjing (双井) to CBD, and promoted the quality improvement of business districts and blocks. The international consumption environment is increasingly perfect. Key business districts have achieved full coverage of foreign card POS machines, Blue Harbor (蓝色港湾) has become the first "inbound consumption-friendly business district" in the country, and China World Mall (国贸商城) has been selected as the first batch of "buy and refund immediately" centralized refund points in the city. This year, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) also optimized the industrial policy in the field of consumption, adding first-release economy and Internet retail support clauses, and accurately implemented policies to lead the upgrading of consumption structure.
In the next step, Chaoyang District (朝阳区) will build the capital's "first stop for inbound consumption," make good use of the 240-hour transit visa-free policy, vigorously develop new scenarios for duty-free and cross-border consumption, and make every effort to create an international consumption environment. In terms of activating new consumption momentum, it will boost automobile consumption, continue to promote automobile trade-in, and study the issuance of a new round of automobile consumption coupons. Innovate Internet retail, issue the "Chaoyang District (朝阳区) Internet Retail Enterprise Partner Growth Plan," and promote the deep integration and development of online and offline consumption.
As the night deepens, "Sleepless Chaoyang (不夜朝阳)" is still brightly lit, reflecting the consumption vitality of "Trendy Chaoyang (潮朝阳)"; merchants gather, gathering the vigorous atmosphere of the main承载区 of the international consumption center city construction. Facing the future, a new consumption highland that is more dynamic, more charming, and more influential is accelerating its rise in Beijing (北京) Chaoyang (朝阳). Chaoyang District (朝阳区) will actively implement the "Beijing (北京市) Special Action Plan for Deepening Reform to Boost Consumption," continuously enhance the energy level of consumption landmarks, the experience of consumption content, and the international consumption atmosphere, accelerate the construction of a "24-hour vitality city," so that Chaoyang's (朝阳) consumption has both a poetic cultural background and cutting-edge technological support, and is more full of warm and fresh urban fireworks, injecting new momentum into the construction of Beijing (北京)'s international consumption center city.
Data source: Publicity Department of the CPC Beijing (北京) Chaoyang District (朝阳区) Committee, Beijing (北京) Chaoyang District (朝阳区) Rong Media Center
Return to TopBy: 全国党建研究会
Comprehensively building a socialist modern country embodies the long-cherished wish and expectation of the Chinese nation and embodies the struggle and sweat of the Chinese people. From October 20th to 23rd, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) was held in Beijing (北京). The meeting reviewed the "Suggestions of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," drawing a blueprint for China's development in the next five years and promoting major breakthroughs in strategic tasks related to the overall situation of Chinese-style modernization. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has always regarded building a socialist modern country as a consistent goal of struggle, and constantly leads the way and gathers strength for advancing the Chinese-style modernization process. The fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: On Governance of China" (《习近平谈治国理政》) runs through the theme and main line of promoting Chinese-style modernization. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Hold High the Great Banner of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics and Unite and Strive to Comprehensively Build a Socialist Modern Country": "The key to comprehensively building a socialist modern country and comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation lies in the Party"; in "Comprehensively Promote the Building of a Strong Country and the Great Rejuvenation of the Nation with Chinese-style Modernization": "The Party's leadership is directly related to the fundamental direction, future destiny, and ultimate success or failure of Chinese-style modernization"; in "Improve the Comprehensive and Strict Party Governance System and Promote the New Great Project of Party Building in the New Era to Develop in Depth": "Promoting Party building as a great project, and always adhering to the principles and policies of the Party managing the Party and strictly governing the Party, is a major initiative of our Party, and it is also a major magic weapon for establishing the Party and the country, and revitalizing the Party and strengthening the country"; and so on. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions profoundly reveal that a strong country must be premised on and guaranteed by a strong Party, and a strong Party must be targeted and supported by a strong country, which greatly enriches the Marxist party theory and provides fundamental guidance for the Party to lead the construction of a socialist modern country.
Tracing the Roots: Why can the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) lead the Chinese people to build a socialist modern country?
Modernization is the historical process of moving from a traditional society to a modern society, and it is the inevitable path for the development of human society and the progress of civilization. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Working Together on the Road to Modernization": "As the leading and driving force of modernization, the value concepts, leadership level, governance ability, spiritual outlook, and will quality of political parties are directly related to the future destiny of national modernization." The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has always regarded realizing modernization as a historical aspiration that it has always kept in mind and a consistent goal of struggle, uniting and leading the Chinese people to open up a Chinese-style modernization path, showing a new picture different from Western modernization, and creating a new miracle in the history of human modernization.
The Party's nature, purpose, original aspiration, mission, beliefs, and policy propositions determine that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is the highest political force leading Chinese-style modernization. The goals and pursuits of our Party, the country, and the people are consistent, and the internal logic and value orientation of strengthening the Party and strengthening the country are consistent. In the process of Chinese-style modernization, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) should and must become the core force leading the country's modernization construction. Under the guidance of scientific theory, our Party has united and led the people of all ethnic groups across the country to scientifically answer the questions of modernization such as "What kind of modernization do we need?" and "How can we achieve modernization?" from the perspectives of theory, practice, and system, and successfully found the only correct path for building a strong country and rejuvenating the nation through Chinese-style modernization. In this process, our Party has deeply integrated its essence, qualities, and character into Chinese-style modernization, transformed the Party's unique advantages into the development advantages of modernization, realized the exploration, promotion, and expansion of modernization, and rewritten the direction, future, and destiny of modernization.
Chinese-style modernization is a major achievement made by our Party leading the people of all ethnic groups across the country in long-term exploration and practice through untold hardships and at a huge cost. During the period of the New Democratic Revolution, the Party led the people to explore the road to national independence and people's liberation, creating fundamental social conditions for realizing modernization. During the period of socialist revolution and construction, our Party united and led the people to carry out socialist revolution, laying the fundamental political premise, valuable experience, theoretical preparation, and material foundation for socialist modernization construction. In the new period of reform and opening up and socialist modernization construction, our Party made the historic decision to shift the focus of the work of the Party and the country to economic construction and implement reform and opening up, vigorously promoting theoretical innovation, institutional innovation, cultural innovation, and other aspects of innovation on the basis of practice, providing a system guarantee full of new vitality and rapidly developing material conditions for Chinese-style modernization. As socialism with Chinese characteristics enters a new era, our Party continues to move forward on the existing basis, constantly realizing theoretical and practical innovation and breakthroughs, successfully promoting and expanding Chinese-style modernization, and writing a new chapter in comprehensively promoting the building of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the nation with Chinese-style modernization; further deepening the understanding of the connotation and essence of Chinese-style modernization, summarizing and forming the Chinese characteristics, essential requirements, and major principles of Chinese-style modernization, making Chinese-style modernization clearer, more scientific, and more perceptible and feasible. It is precisely under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) that the Chinese people have embarked on a path of modernization suitable for themselves. In a sense, the history of our Party over the past 100 years is also a history of the pursuit of modernization goals, the exploration of modernization paths, and the construction of a modern country.
The Party's leadership is directly related to the fundamental direction, future destiny, and ultimate success or failure of Chinese-style modernization. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "**办好中国的事情，关键在党** (bàn hǎo zhōng guó de shì qíng, guān jiàn zài dǎng - "to manage China's affairs well, the key lies in the Party," emphasizing the critical role of the Party in China's success)." The leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is the most essential feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the greatest advantage of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics. Chinese-style modernization is socialist modernization led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), and adhering to the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is one of the essential requirements of Chinese-style modernization. Our Party not only has 100,271,000 party members, but also has established a complete organizational system from the central to the local, from the city to the countryside, and from traditional industries to emerging fields, horizontally to the edge and vertically to the bottom. We not only have a strong backbone team for reform, development, stability, domestic affairs, diplomacy, national defense, governing the Party, governing the country, and governing the army, but also have accumulated extremely rich experience in governing the country. We have not only created two miracles of rapid economic development and long-term social stability that are rare in the world, but also found the correct path to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Practice has proved that the Chinese-style modernization path pioneered by our Party is rooted in the excellent traditional Chinese culture, embodies the advanced essence of scientific socialism, draws on and absorbs all outstanding achievements of human civilization, represents the development direction of human civilization progress, breaks the myth of "modernization = Westernization," and is a brand-new exploration that transcends the past capitalist and socialist modernization paths.
Standing at the Present: What are the major risks and challenges facing the Party on the new journey of comprehensively building a socialist modern country?
Modernization is a process of constantly climbing peaks. The further forward, the heavier the tasks, the more tests, and the greater the difficulties. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Hold High the Great Banner of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics and Unite and Strive to Comprehensively Build a Socialist Modern Country": "Comprehensively building a socialist modern country is a great and arduous undertaking, with a bright future and a long way to go"; in "Always Maintain the Soberness and Determination to Solve the Unique Problems of a Major Party": "Governing a country with the largest population in the world for a long time, with a long history, a large number of people, and a large scale, not only has the huge advantage of doing big things and building great undertakings, but also faces special problems in governing the Party and governing the country." Studying General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions, we believe that we still face at least the following five major challenges on the road ahead.
The challenge of the great changes unseen in a century in the world. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The world today is undergoing great changes unseen in a century. Such great changes are not changes in one time, one thing, one region, or one country, but changes in the world, changes in the times, and changes in history." At present, the Cold War mentality and group politics are resurging, unilateralism and protectionism are rising, economic globalization is encountering headwinds, and peace deficits, development deficits, security deficits, and governance deficits are increasing. The great changes unseen in a century in the world are accelerating, local conflicts and turbulence are frequent, global problems are intensifying, and the world is entering a new period of turbulence and change. External risks and challenges always exist and are becoming increasingly prominent. Improper handling may delay or even interrupt the process of Chinese-style modernization. This poses a huge test for how we always adhere to the Party's leadership, how to adhere to our original aspiration and mission, and ensure that our Party will never change its nature, change its color, or change its taste, not change the nature of a socialist country, and not interrupt the process of Chinese-style modernization.
The challenge of high-quality development as the primary task. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Hold High the Great Banner of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics and Unite and Strive to Comprehensively Build a Socialist Modern Country": "High-quality development is the primary task of comprehensively building a socialist modern country. Development is the Party's top priority in governing and revitalizing the country. Without a solid material and technological foundation, it is impossible to comprehensively build a strong socialist modern country." High-quality development is related to the overall situation of China's socialist modernization construction and is a general requirement for all aspects of economic and social development. However, at present, the ability and responsibility of a few party members and cadres to promote high-quality development are still insufficient, and problems such as arbitrary actions, inaction, daring not to act, and not being good at acting have become obstacles to restricting high-quality development. For example, some have insufficient understanding and return to the old road of extensive expansion and inefficient development when encountering difficulties; some have few methods and "put old wine in new bottles"; some have insufficient responsibility and are afraid of risks and responsibilities; and so on. This poses a serious challenge to our further enhancing the ability of party members and cadres to promote high-quality development, protecting the enthusiasm of doing business and starting businesses, stimulating the vitality of party members and cadres, and ensuring that the team of party members and cadres always maintains an upward spirit.
The challenge of the Internet as the biggest variable. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must scientifically understand the laws of network communication, improve the level of using and managing the network, and turn the Internet, the biggest variable, into the biggest increment in the development of our cause." If we cannot pass the Internet test, we cannot pass the test of long-term governance. At present, information technology represented by the Internet and artificial intelligence is changing rapidly, profoundly changing social production, human life, and national governance. Information technology is a "double-edged sword," which is not only an important carrier for spreading positive energy, but also may become a platform for spreading harmful information and creating ideological confusion. The Internet is increasingly becoming the main battlefield, the main front, and the forefront of ideological struggle, and various thoughts, cultures, and diverse values are fiercely competing in cyberspace. These new situations pose serious challenges to our Party's ability to improve the level of using and managing the network and to adhere to and consolidate the guiding position of Marxism in the ideological field.
The challenge of being divorced from the masses as the greatest danger. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The Party's greatest political advantage is close ties with the masses, and the greatest danger after the Party's governance is being divorced from the masses." Under the conditions of long-term governance, some party members and cadres are prone to formalism, bureaucracy, hedonism, and extravagance, and there are phenomena of ideological deviation from the masses, behavioral alienation from the masses, work detachment from the masses, life alienation from the masses, and style alienation from the masses. A few leading cadres' views on performance have deviated, and they are keen on creating "performance projects" and "image projects" within the "visible range" of leaders. They are not afraid that the masses are "dissatisfied," but are afraid that the superiors "do not pay attention," creating "temporary achievements" and leaving "long-term burdens." If these problems cannot be effectively solved, they will inevitably damage the Party's image and prestige, inevitably damage the Party's flesh-and-blood ties with the people, and seriously weaken the Party's mass base for governance.
The challenge of corruption as the greatest threat. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "As the ruling party, the greatest threat facing our Party is corruption." After unremitting and strong anti-corruption efforts since the new era, the anti-corruption struggle has achieved an overwhelming victory and has been comprehensively consolidated, but the situation is still severe and complex. The stock of corruption has not been eliminated, and the increment is still continuing. In particular, some corruption phenomena are hidden, mutated, and upgraded, showing the characteristics of hidden corruption subjects, non-self-ownership of benefits, civil transaction of power and money, marketization of interest transfer, and virtualization of bribery targets, which bring greater difficulties to investigation and identification. We must use the perseverance and persistence of always being on the road to focus on eradicating the soil and conditions for corruption, gradually reducing the old problems that recur, making it difficult for new problems to spread, and promoting the normalization and long-term effectiveness of preventing and governing corruption problems.
Looking to the Future: What kind of most powerful party in the world should we build, and how should we build the most powerful party in the world?
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Our Party must do a good job in its own construction and truly become the most powerful party in the world." In "Deeply Promote the Party's Self-Revolution," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The ideals pursued by our Party are lofty and sacred, and the mission we shoulder is arduous and heavy. Only by examining ourselves with the requirements of the development of the times, alerting ourselves with a strong sense of worry, and forging ourselves with the spirit of self-revolution, and constantly improving our leadership ability and governance level, can we ensure that the Party will always remain unchanged in its nature, unchanged in its color, and unchanged in its taste, and always become the strong leadership core of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics." To build the most powerful party in the world, the important goal is to strengthen the Party's advanced nature and purity construction, so that the Party becomes a vibrant Marxist ruling party that always walks in the forefront of the times, is wholeheartedly supported by the people, dares to self-revolution, can withstand various storms, and is full of vigor; the core elements are advanced theory, political firmness, strict organization, excellent style, strict discipline, and perfect system; the main characteristics are strong political functions, powerful ideological weapons, strong organizational advantages, strong foundation for governance, strong leadership level, and strong team of party members and cadres; the path to achieve this is to always adhere to the fact that comprehensively and strictly governing the Party is always on the road, the Party's self-revolution is always on the road, always maintain the soberness and determination to solve the unique problems of a major party, consistently promote the new great project of Party building in the new era, and forge our Party to be stronger and more powerful, and always stand in an invincible position.
Adhere to resolutely achieving the "two safeguards" as the foundation of strengthening the Party. To build the most powerful party in the world, the primary task is to deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments" and resolutely achieve the "two safeguards." Ideologically, we must be in place and deeply agree. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) core position in the Party Central Committee and the core position of the entire Party were formed in the practice of the new great struggle and are the inevitable choice of history and the people. The facts eloquently prove that the "two establishments" are the most important political achievements, the most valuable historical experience, and the most objective practical conclusions in the new era, and are the greatest certainty, the greatest confidence, and the greatest guarantee for the Party and the people to cope with all uncertainties. We must always stick closely to the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, and integrate the "two safeguards" into our blood and soul. In action, we must be conscious and resolutely obey. We must implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and directives and the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments without compromise, and we must be consistent in word and deed at all times and under all circumstances, and not change our minds, our ambitions, or our integrity. We must provide guarantees in the system and achieve results on the ground. We must improve the system of "two safeguards" to ensure the unity and unity of the entire Party and the consistency of action. We must improve the Party's leadership system that oversees the overall situation and coordinates all parties, improve the implementation mechanism of the Party Central Committee's major decisions and deployments, and form a full-chain working mechanism including task division, supervision and implementation, and supervision and accountability. We must strictly implement the reporting system to ensure that the Party Central Committee's orders are unimpeded and prohibitions are enforced.
Uphold scientific theory as the soul of a strong party. To build the world's most powerful political party, we must focus on ideological construction as the foundation, take studying, publicizing, and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the fundamental political task, and continuously promote extensive study, popularization, and implementation throughout the Party. The study of ideology should be comprehensive and systematic, reading the original works, studying the original texts, and understanding the underlying principles. Accurately grasp the worldview, methodology, and the positions, viewpoints, and methods that run through this important thought. Systematically master the profound principles, deep academic reasoning, and rich philosophy contained within it. The implementation of ideology should be precise and scientific, consciously applying scientific methodology, being adept at "playing the piano with ten fingers," and transforming the "freehand brushwork" of the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments into "meticulous paintings" and "construction blueprints." Adhere to the innovative development of ideology, adhere to the "two combinations," increase research and summarization of major theoretical issues, practical topics, historical experiences, and the laws of theoretical innovation, and continuously deepen the research and interpretation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. At the same time, vigorously promote the spiritual lineage of Chinese Communists with the great spirit of Party building as its source, carry forward the new spirit of the times, and draw strength from it for progress.
Uphold a highly qualified cadre and talent team as the key to a strong party. To build the world's most powerful political party, we must adhere to the principle of the Party managing cadres, further improve the work of cadre cultivation, selection, management, and use, and build a high-quality cadre team that is politically strong, capable, and has a strong work style. In cadre training and education, ensure the organic combination of knowledge and action. Focus on clarifying right and wrong, distinguishing good from evil in thought, understanding principles and seeking truth in practice, and organize and plan to put cadres in the forefront of reform and development, in difficult and complex areas, in key and demanding positions, on the front lines of urgent, difficult, dangerous, and heavy tasks, and on the front lines of grassroots governance to experience and temper themselves. Strengthen education on correct views on political achievements, and continuously improve the ability and level to promote high-quality development. In cadre selection and use, ensure the organic unity of selection and use. Not only should virtue match the position, but talent should also match the position. Strengthen Party spirit identification, pay attention to examining the cadre's realm, pattern, loyalty, and integrity; use people at the right time and use their strengths, improve the degree of matching between people and positions, so that the entire cadre team has motivation, hope, and a future. In cadre management and supervision, ensure the organic transformation of responsibility and action. Establish a clear orientation of emphasizing responsibility and valuing responsibility, so that cadres who are willing to do things, capable of doing things, and successful in doing things can "become popular"; improve the performance evaluation methods, looking at both "obvious achievements" and "potential achievements"; adhere to the combination of strict management and heartfelt care, promote cadres' ability to be promoted and demoted, promote responsibility through strict management, and encourage motivation through heartfelt care. At the same time, do a good job in talent work in the new era, deepen the reform of the talent development system and mechanism, implement more active, more open, and more effective talent policies, and accelerate the construction of an important world talent center and innovation highland.
Uphold a strong organization as the foundation of a strong party. To build the world's most powerful political party, we must highlight the construction of the organizational system as the focus, and continuously enhance the integrity of the "organization," the connectivity of the "system," and the effectiveness of the "construction." Make the Party's organizational system more tangible. To adapt to the profound changes in the economy and society, innovate the setting and activities of Party organizations, especially to strengthen the Party building of new economic organizations, new social organizations, and new employment groups, promote the effective expansion of Party organizations to new fields, new spaces, and new groups, so that the "form" of the Party's organizational system is clearer, more three-dimensional, and more resilient. Make the Party's organizational system more powerful. Focusing on enhancing the Party's political leadership, ideological guidance, mass organization, and social appeal, improve democratic centralism, improve the operating mechanism of upper and lower-level Party organizations, ensure the Party Central Committee's authority to make final decisions, and give full play to the initiative of local and grassroots Party organizations, so that Party organizations at all levels can manage the overall situation, manage Party members well, unite the masses, and handle practical matters. Make the Party's organizational system more effective. Party organizations at all levels should find the entry point and focus point for centering on the center and serving the overall situation, concentrating efforts to accomplish major tasks and wholeheartedly handling minor matters, adding glory to one area and adding color to the overall situation, and truly consolidating, developing, and giving full play to the Party's organizational advantages.
Uphold self-revolution as the path to a strong party. To build the world's most powerful political party, we must deeply promote the Party's self-revolution, integrate the two answers to jumping out of the historical cycle, and ensure that the Party never changes its nature, color, or flavor. Adhere to the problem-oriented approach. Start with the most prominent problems, start with the weakest areas, so that self-revolution has more accurate targets and more practical landing points; pay attention to the "problems" behind the problems, see the essence through the phenomena, dare to use knives against willful power, greedy capital, and solidified interests, and prevent falling into the situation of 革别人命容易，革自己命难 (gé bié rén mìng róng yì, gé zì jǐ mìng nán - "It is easy to revolutionize others' lives, but difficult to revolutionize one's own," it is easier to criticize and change others than to change oneself). Adhere to reform and innovation. There are new improvements in concepts, new expansions in methods, and new improvements in methods. Use governance concepts, systematic concepts, and dialectical thinking to manage the Party and govern the country. Use Internet technology and information technology to empower self-revolution, and realize the transformation from individual case removal and key rectification to systematic rectification and comprehensive governance. Adhere to the strict tone. Adhere to the principle of being strict first, comprehensively strict, and strictly to the end, strictly enforce political discipline and political rules, persistently correct the "four forms of formalism, bureaucratism, hedonism, and extravagance (四风)," comprehensively strengthen the Party's discipline construction, and deeply promote the simultaneous investigation and treatment of wind and corruption, so that the deterrence of strictness is always present. Adhere to governing the Party with institutions. Improve the Party's self-revolution system and standard system, take the Party Constitution as the foundation, take democratic centralism as the core, improve the system mechanism that unifies authorization, use of power, and restriction of power, is clear, transparent, and traceable, pay attention to finding loopholes in the operation of power, making up for institutional shortcomings, and transforming the practical results of comprehensively and strictly governing the Party into rigid institutional requirements, so that self-revolution has rules to follow and regulations to abide by. At the same time, vigorously grasp the implementation of the system, so that iron rules can exert their power and prohibitions can be awe-inspiring.
The road is as smooth as a whetstone, and the trend is like a tide. Comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization has entered an irreversible historical process, and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable. We must maintain strategic focus, carry forward the spirit of historical initiative, closely unite around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, and in accordance with the goals and requirements put forward by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, think in one direction and work hard in one direction, condense into "a piece of hard steel," and stride forward on the new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country with unwavering determination and the belief that we will win every battle.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during the 17th collective study session of the 20th CPC Central Political Bureau: "We must attach importance to the role of culture in nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments, and foster the nation's spirit of vigorous progress." The strength of a strong socialist culture with Chinese characteristics is concentrated in people's ideological realm, mental state, and cultural cultivation. Giving full play to the important role of culture in nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments, and deeply promoting cultural and moral education, is not only an inherent requirement for building a strong cultural nation, but also a practical need to cope with the century's changes and enhance the determination of development.
Nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments are both the inherent functional attributes of culture and important content of cultural construction. Nourishing the mind emphasizes firm ideals and beliefs, establishing a sense of responsibility and a spirit of striving for progress. Cultivating sentiments emphasizes cultivating noble moral qualities, aesthetic realms, and personalities. Healthy and positive culture often promotes the all-round development of people through nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments, comprehensively enhances the ideological realm and comprehensive quality of the public, and cultivates a spirit of vigorous progress. People are the basic units that make up society and the country. Embarking on a new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country requires the public to have the mind and sentiments that are adapted to the development of the times, and to forge a strong spiritual support for social progress and national prosperity. Culture is like a resilient spiritual bond, internalizing and transforming values into cultural identity and value identity of all members of society through nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments; closely connecting members of society through common cultural symbols, rituals, and beliefs, thereby forming a strong social cohesion; and forming an upward social atmosphere by enhancing the moral cultivation and personality qualities of members of society.
Through nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments, culture has cultivated countless people with lofty ideals in different historical periods. They have inspired and encouraged all Chinese sons and daughters to forge ahead with firm ideals and beliefs, a tenacious fighting spirit, and a strong sense of family and country. Looking back on the Party's history of more than a hundred years, the heroic aspirations of "sacrificing much to dare to make sun and moon shine in new skies" in the revolutionary war years inspired countless young people to devote themselves to the torrent of saving the country and the people; the ambition and pride of "rather live 20 years less, desperately to take down the Daqing Oilfield" (大庆油田) during the socialist construction period inspired countless workers to create one human miracle after another in difficult environments; the heroic ambition of "making the country strong with me" in the new era leads young people to live up to the times and their youth, integrate their personal ideals and pursuits into the cause of the Party and the country, and constantly enhance their ambition, backbone, and confidence as Chinese people, so as to provide a strong spiritual force for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
The report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) proposed: "Take socialist core values as the guide, develop advanced socialist culture, promote revolutionary culture, and inherit the outstanding traditional Chinese culture." This provides direction and fundamental guidelines for fully exploring cultural resources to nourish the mind and cultivate sentiments. Advanced socialist culture is rooted in the fertile soil of outstanding traditional Chinese culture, condenses the common value pursuit of all people, injects a continuous spiritual impetus into national rejuvenation, and inspires and encourages people to maintain a spirit of enterprise and firm lofty ideals with distinct characteristics of the times and innovative vitality. Revolutionary culture, tempered in bloody storms, builds the spiritual backbone of the Chinese nation with its passionate and magnificent spiritual core, inspiring and encouraging today's people to integrate their feelings for their families and country into their aspirations, so that Chinese sons and daughters can continue to write a magnificent chapter of patriotism and dedication in the new era. Outstanding traditional Chinese culture is the prominent advantage of the Chinese nation and our deepest cultural soft power. The systematic and profound philosophical wisdom contained in it nourishes and permeates people's minds and sentiments, especially the cultural integrity of perseverance and vigorous action pursued by ancient sages, allowing today's people to gain ideological inspiration and spiritual motivation.
Socialist core values scientifically answer the major questions of what kind of country we want to build, what kind of society we want to build, and what kind of citizens we want to cultivate, and provide basic goals and value guidance for cultural nourishment of the mind and cultivation of sentiments. To give full play to the important role of culture in nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments, we must vigorously promote the spirit of innovation and the spirit of hard work in the new era, strengthen the promotion and inheritance of "red cultural resources," promote the creative transformation and innovative development of outstanding traditional Chinese culture, promote the internalization of socialist core values in the heart and their externalization in action, let people feel the beauty of culture, and constantly enhance cultural confidence.
To give full play to the important role of culture in nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments, we must adhere to cultural construction that focuses on people and is based on people, based on high-quality cultural services and cultural product supply, supported by a high-level cultural talent team, and based on advanced cultural communication media as a platform to promote cultural prosperity and development. Entering the new era, with the rapid development of the economy and society, the main contradiction of cultural supply has shifted from "whether there is" to "whether it is good," and it is necessary to provide diversified, high-quality, and personalized high-quality cultural services and cultural products to meet the cultural needs of the broad masses of the people. This requires focusing on improving the modern public cultural service system, continuously innovating cultural service models, promoting the equalization and popularization of cultural services, and launching more excellent cultural products that are more ideological, artistic, ornamental, and educational, so as to nourish people's hearts and build consensus with high-quality cultural supply.
People are the enjoyers of culture and the creators of culture. The quantity and quality of talents are directly related to the development level and influence depth of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics. To give full play to the important role of culture in nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments, it is necessary to build a high-level talent team with a large scale, reasonable structure, and innovative spirit, follow the laws of cultural talent cultivation, establish and improve the cultural talent cultivation and assessment mechanism, and create a good atmosphere for cultural talent cultivation.
With the rapid development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, and virtual reality, the pattern of cultural development is undergoing profound changes. To give full play to the important role of culture in nourishing the mind and cultivating sentiments, we must actively embrace technological changes, use advanced technology to keenly perceive the cultural needs of the audience, promote the precise delivery of cultural products, and bring immersive, interactive, perceptible, knowable, and approachable cultural products and services to the audience, so that the audience can nourish their minds and cultivate their sentiments in a silent way, and constantly enhance the influence and appeal of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics.
(Author's affiliation: School of Journalism and Communication, Huaqiao University (华侨大学))
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Around the time of the Frost's Descent solar term, in the fields of Fuping County (富平县), Shaanxi (陕西) Province, fiery red persimmons adorn the branches, and farmers are busy picking, peeling, racking, and drying them.
From now on, after waiting for more than a month, Fuping persimmon cakes – a delicacy made in accordance with seasonal solar terms – will be officially available to everyone. Nowadays, with smooth postal routes, this unforgettable "glutinous, fragrant, and sweet" taste can be transported to various places in a short time.
Fuping persimmon cakes are famous for their deliciousness because of their "good foundation" and "good craftsmanship."
The history of persimmon planting in Fuping (富平) can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. After climate and artificial selection, the pointed persimmon has gradually become the mainstream variety of Fuping persimmons. Zheng Yaowen (郑耀文), a representative inheritor of Fuping persimmon cake making skills at the municipal level, introduced: "The unique geographical conditions and natural environment of Fuping (富平) have created the good quality of pointed persimmons here."
The making of Fuping persimmon cakes is exquisite, requiring multiple processes such as picking, peeling, racking, drying, pinching the core, removing from the rack, heaping and covering, and frost removal to produce authentic Fuping persimmon cakes.
With the continuous development of science and technology, Fuping persimmon cake making skills are also being updated. The application of fully automatic peeling machines, intelligent sorting lines and other modern equipment has greatly improved the output and quality of Fuping persimmon cakes.
In 2012, Qiao Binbin (乔彬彬) returned to his hometown to start a business and founded an e-commerce company. "I am a native of Fuping (富平), grew up eating Fuping persimmon cakes, this is the most familiar and beloved taste of my hometown," said Qiao Binbin (乔彬彬).
Different from traditional Fuping persimmon cakes, Qiao Binbin (乔彬彬) focused on the traditional "He'er Cakes" of Zhuangli Town (庄里镇), Fuping County (富平县). "He'er Cakes" are named because two persimmon cakes with navels facing each other are combined, implying "harmony and beauty." Qiao Binbin (乔彬彬) uses this as the main product to create a series of persimmon cake brands with distinctive features and beautiful meanings such as "Fu Shi" (富柿), "Xi Shi" (喜柿), and "Zhuangli He'er Cake" (庄里合儿饼), and the products are sold to New Zealand, Vietnam and other places. In 2024, the company's annual sales exceeded 100 million yuan. Under the leadership of Qiao Binbin (乔彬彬), more than 200 Fuping (富平) youths have returned to their hometowns to start businesses.
On October 21, at the Chinese Persimmon Museum in Taibai Village (太白村), Caocun Town (曹村镇), Fuping County (富平县), curator Wang Boxing (王博星) was explaining to tourists. This museum with the theme of persimmons has a collection of more than 700 cultural relics and has become an important place for local science education and research experience.
At the China Fuping Persimmon Dyeing Research Center (中国富平柿染研究中心) in Xue Town (薛镇), Fuping County (富平县), design students are turning their ideas into reality with the help of persimmon dyeing techniques.
Persimmon dyeing is a process of making persimmon lacquer from persimmons, especially unripe green persimmons, through multiple processes such as cleaning, juicing, sterilization, and fermentation, and then using it to dye woodware, paper and other items. Persimmon-dyed products are simple, elegant, durable, fresh and natural, and are favored by the market. Today, persimmon dyeing techniques are combined with modern design concepts to create products such as souvenirs, handbags, and clothing.
From handmade workshops to standardized processing plants, from Fuping persimmon cakes becoming national geographical indication products to the release of the first national standard for persimmon cakes in the country - "Geographical Indication Product Quality Requirements Fuping Persimmon Cakes" (《地理标志产品质量要求 富平柿饼》)... As of now, the planting area of persimmons in Fuping County (富平县) has reached 360,000 mu, the annual output of fresh persimmons has reached 1 billion jin, and the annual processing of persimmon cakes is 200 million jin. The entire Fuping persimmon industry chain drives 30,000 farmers and has an annual output value of 8.5 billion yuan, deriving a variety of categories such as persimmon vinegar, persimmon leaf tea, and persimmon juice.
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Recently, an economic data point has attracted attention: this year, China's express delivery volume has exceeded 150 billion pieces, achieving this goal 37 days earlier than last year. Among them, western provinces such as Guizhou (贵州), Tibet (西藏), and Xinjiang (新疆) have shown particularly bright growth rates, accelerating their integration into the unified national market. Express delivery, a standard feature of modern life, is traversing mountains and ridges, continuously extending to the west and sinking into rural areas.
Deep in the Wumeng Mountains (乌蒙山区), Bijie (毕节), Guizhou (贵州) has expanded its collection and delivery services to the fields, helping agricultural specialty products achieve annual sales exceeding 100 million yuan; on the Pamir Plateau (帕米尔高原), Wuqia County (乌恰县), Xinjiang (新疆) has deeply implemented the "Express Delivery to Villages" project, with express delivery stations covering every village here... Each piece of express delivery reaching the "last mile" measures the vigorous pace of China's modern logistics system construction and also interprets the value orientation of development results being shared by the people.
Small express deliveries, big people's livelihood, carrying the rural masses' yearning for a better life. One end deeply penetrates the vast countryside, and the other end directly reaches prosperous cities, allowing massive amounts of daily necessities to be "bought in" and high-quality agricultural specialty products to be "sold out." Between one receipt and one dispatch, it not only helps to smooth the urban-rural economic cycle and promote urban-rural integrated development but also injects momentum into the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
The rapid development of the express delivery and logistics industry is also a vivid microcosm of the historical process of Chinese-style modernization.
From the "Ninth Five-Year Plan" proposing "actively developing distribution centers" to the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" listing "vigorously developing modern logistics industry" as a separate section, and then to the "Fourteenth Five-Year Plan" period, "improving the three-level logistics distribution system at the county, township, and village levels" has become a clear goal... China's modern logistics system has taken solid steps in gradual exploration, accumulated substantial deposits in rapid development, and made solid leaps in transformation and upgrading.
This is the determination and focus of 一张蓝图绘到底 (yī zhāng lán tú huì dào dǐ - "draw one blueprint to the end," to stick to a plan and see it through to completion), and also the sustained cultivation of 一代接着一代干 (yī dài jiē zhe yī dài gàn - "one generation after another works on it," continuous effort and dedication across generations).
Looking forward to the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan," the "mountains" ahead may be higher, and the "ditches" on the road may be more numerous. But as long as we overcome difficulties with the will to traverse mountains and ridges and move forward steadily with the steps of continuous relay, "Chinese-style modernization has goals, plans, and strategies, and it will definitely be realized." At that time, what will reach thousands of households will not only be pieces of express delivery but also a more prosperous and more vibrant future.
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All 11 prefecture-level cities in Zhejiang (浙江) have issued relevant documents on spring and autumn breaks for primary and secondary schools, promoting the implementation of the spring and autumn break system for primary and secondary schools throughout the province; Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (恩施土家族苗族自治州) in Hubei (湖北) stipulates that the duration of both spring and autumn breaks shall be no less than 1 week, and shall in principle be connected with statutory holidays or weekends... In September of this year, nine departments issued the "Several Policy Measures on Expanding Service Consumption," making arrangements for exploring the spring and autumn break system for primary and secondary schools.
On social media, some people worry that children's learning status will be affected, and some worry that children from dual-income families will have no one to look after them when they are on vacation at home. Some parents also said that spring and autumn breaks may become disguised tutoring classes. At the same time, some places require schools to organize various activities such as cultural and sports activities and social practices during the spring and autumn breaks, and some require schools to use the spring and autumn breaks for teacher teaching and research competitions, exchanges and training, etc. How should spring and autumn breaks be taken? Some regions have provided experience.
Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) is one of the first cities in China to explore the spring and autumn break system for primary and secondary schools. Zhang Junlin (张军林), principal of Xuejun Primary School (学军小学) in Hangzhou (杭州), said that education departments and schools should implement the "bottom line" responsibility, improve the level of holiday care and other services, and cannot just "leave it alone" 一放了之 (yī fàng liǎo zhī - "once released, let it go," to wash one's hand of something; to leave something unattended).
In Enshi Prefecture (恩施州), some schools organized students to participate in "spring plowing and busy farming" practices during the spring break this year; during the autumn break this year, many schools encouraged students to participate in autumn harvest labor. Wu Zhen (吴振), a staff member of the Enshi Prefecture Education Bureau (恩施州教育局), introduced that the local education department strictly prohibits schools from assigning any form of homework or practical reports to students during the autumn break; it does not conduct assessments or comparisons of holiday activities, and does not require schools to submit summary materials.
Experts said that spring and autumn breaks can reduce students' academic burden, which is conducive to students' physical and mental development, and has a promoting effect on cultural tourism consumption, but the next step is to refine supporting guarantee policies and improve supervision and restraint mechanisms.
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In this golden autumn season, over 3,000 mu of rice in the Century Pastoral Grain Functional Area of Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou (杭州市萧山区) in Zhejiang (浙江) Province, have ushered in a bumper harvest. The golden rice ears undulate in the wind, high-speed trains roar past, and in the further distance, tall buildings stand, together forming a beautiful and harmonious urban pastoral painting.
The area where the rice paddies are located was once urban villages and factories. After urban renewal, a large amount of open space was vacated. The local area, through the implementation of measures such as overall land balancing and farmland infrastructure construction, concentrated and connected the originally fragmented distribution of farmland, cultivated land, and reclaimed construction land into a grain functional area.
This area adopts a "rice-wheat" rotation mode, with rice mainly planted in the first half of the year and wheat mainly planted in the second half of the year.
Return to Top88 Mother Rivers (Lakes) Restoration Goals Fully Completed
People's Daily Beijing (北京) October 22nd (Reporter Deng Jianyang (邓剑洋)) - The reporter learned from the press conference held by the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) on the 22nd that as of the end of September this year, the 88 Mother Rivers (Lakes) restoration goals have been fully completed, achieving significant results.
Since 2022, the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部), based on a comprehensive investigation of断流rivers and shrinking and drying lakes, selected 88 Mother Rivers (Lakes) to carry out restoration actions. The Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) vigorously promoted the construction of national, provincial, municipal, and county-level water networks, continued to carry out ecological water replenishment for rivers and lakes in North China and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (京杭大运河) through-flow water replenishment, and coordinated the South-to-North Water Diversion (南水北调) water, Yellow River (黄河) diversion water, local reservoir water, reclaimed water, and rainwater floodwater to implement regular water replenishment and concentrated summer water replenishment to the seven water systems in Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北). Among the 88 Mother Rivers (Lakes), 79 rivers have all achieved full-line through-flow, and the ecological water level of 9 lakes has been effectively maintained.
Tibet (西藏) Achieves Full Heating Coverage for Farmers and Herdsmen Above 5,000 Meters Above Sea Level
People's Daily Lhasa (拉萨) October 22nd (Reporter Xu Yurao (徐驭尧)) - The reporter learned from the Press Office of the People's Government of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区人民政府) that Tibet (西藏) has achieved full heating coverage for farmers and herdsmen above 5,000 meters above sea level throughout the region.
Combining the income of farmers and herdsmen with the economics of heating facilities, Tibet (西藏) carried out pilot projects for technological innovation, adopting "photovoltaic power generation + battery energy storage + heating terminal" and "solar thermal + heat storage + combined heat and power," allowing farmers and herdsmen to not only heat their homes but also take hot showers.
New Version of the Detailed Rules for Production License Review of Egg Products Released
Xinhua News Agency (新华社) (Reporter Zhao Wenjun (赵文君)) - The State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) recently released the "Detailed Rules for Production License Review of Egg Products (2025 Edition)," which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
The new version of the detailed rules focuses on revising and improving in three aspects: further clarifying the latest review requirements for production sites, equipment, and facilities of egg product enterprises; further clarifying that egg product production enterprises must strictly formulate and implement procurement management and other systems; and for the first time, including new products such as liquid egg products in the scope of production license review.
Shanghai (上海) Elderly Learning Course Exhibition Held
Liberation Daily Shanghai (上海) October 22nd (Reporter Xu Ruizhe (徐瑞哲)) - Shanghai's (上海) "One-stop Learning" mobile terminal and the 2025 First Shanghai (上海) Elderly Learning Course Exhibition recently opened.
The first course exhibition held at the Shanghai Exhibition Center (上海展览中心) has more than 120 participating units, covering more than 500 high-quality elderly education courses in Shanghai (上海). After the course exhibition, the collected high-quality elderly education courses will continue to be displayed on the "One-stop Learning" platform.
Heilongjiang (黑龙江) Ussuri River (乌苏里江) Welcomes the Last Fishing Season of the Year
People's Daily Shuangyashan (双鸭山) October 22nd (Reporter Guo Xiaolong (郭晓龙)) - At 6:00 on the 21st, the autumn fishing ban period on the Ussuri River (乌苏里江) officially ended, and fishermen began a new round of fishing operations.
In order to protect the natural ecological environment and fishery resources, the main stream of the Ussuri River (乌苏里江) entered a 20-day autumn fishing ban period on October 1 this year. During this period, all fishing operations are prohibited except for recreational fishing.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李心萍
Starting October 20th, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司) optimized and upgraded the "Railway Changxing" frequent passenger membership service, implementing greater point discounts for frequent passenger members aged 14 to 28 who hold resident identity cards, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan resident residence permits, Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, Mainland Travel Permits for Taiwan Residents, and Foreign Permanent Resident ID Cards. In addition to redeeming train tickets, member points now include a seat upgrade function, further expanding the application scenarios for frequent passenger member points, and passengers will receive more benefits.
The addition of the train seat upgrade function to the application scenarios for frequent passenger member points means that members themselves can use points to redeem seat upgrades for any section of the original ticket that has not been used on the train. During the journey, members can scan the "Railway Changxing (铁路畅行)" QR code on the armrest of the seat to register their upgrade request, or directly contact the train staff to process it.
Return to TopBy: 新华日报记者 华 钰
"Look, this piece of meat is of good quality, suitable for hot pot or stir-fried green peppers. Place an order in the live broadcast room today to enjoy a special price. If it's convenient, you can come to our market to see the actual product." On the morning of October 20th, at the Daizhuang Road Market (戴庄路市集) in the Xindu Subdistrict (新都街道) of the Yannan High-tech Zone (盐南高新区) in Yancheng City (盐城市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), in addition to the constant shouts and bargaining, there was also a bit of trendy excitement—live broadcast stands were set up in front of the fresh food stalls, and the host, Chen Mengjiao (陈梦娇), explained selection techniques to the camera.
The down-to-earth authenticity of live streaming from the farmers market struck a chord with consumers. "I didn't expect the effect to be so good!" Merchant Xu Yuanyuan (徐园园) told reporters, "Many customers came directly with their mobile phones, and the goods sold much faster than usual."
"Consumption patterns are changing, and we must actively change." Yao Shengli (姚胜利), the person in charge of the Daizhuang Road Market (戴庄路市集), introduced that live streaming can not only help merchants expand sales channels and increase income, but also is an attempt to improve services. In the next step, the market will normalize live streaming and explore the "community group buying + online pre-ordering" model. "We want to fill citizens' shopping baskets not only with ingredients, but also with convenience and trust," said Yao Shengli (姚胜利).
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 何磊静
Against the backdrop of the night sky, thousands of drones take flight over scenic areas; donning VR glasses, the slumbering terracotta warriors come to life before your eyes... These are real-life tech-tourism scenarios unfolding in many places. The continuous iteration of technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality is giving rise to a large number of perceptible, interactive, and extensible new cultural and tourism experiences.
As night falls, in the Nianhua Bay Scenic Area (拈花湾景区) of Wuxi (无锡) City, Jiangsu (江苏) Province, the lights of an AI tower, approximately 25 meters high, illuminate, and 1,500 drones take to the sky. Light and shadow intertwine with water mist, and tourists take pictures one after another. This AI tower is a virtual-real performance project created by Nianhua Bay Scenic Area (拈花湾景区) by integrating various digital technologies, and it has become a hit as soon as it was launched.
An increasing number of tech-driven scenarios created by scenic spots and cultural venues are becoming popular destinations for tourists to "touch the future." In recent years, breakthroughs in fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and aerospace have greatly stimulated public curiosity about science and technology; and tech-tourism transforms "high-tech" into tangible and perceptible experiences, upgrading tourism from sensory consumption to knowledge exploration, and becoming a new fulcrum for the innovation and upgrading of the cultural and tourism industry.
Return to TopBy: 南方日报记者 蒋晓敏 赵 越
"Thank you for coming!" At the wedding banquet, facing the red envelopes handed over by the guests, the bride smiled, took them, gently folded a small corner, and returned them untouched.
Recently, a wedding banquet held in Shunde District (顺德区), Foshan City (佛山市), Guangdong Province (广东省), where the newlyweds' practice of "not accepting gifts at the wedding" has garnered many likes.
The bride, Wu Jiaxin (吴家欣), and the groom are both locals from Shunde (顺德). There has long been a custom of not accepting red envelopes locally. After the wedding, Wu Jiaxin (吴家欣) felt proud when she saw that netizens from other places had a high opinion of "not accepting gifts." "Here, not accepting gifts is not new. Everyone holds banquets 讲心不讲金 (jiǎng xīn bù jiǎng jīn - "emphasize heart not money," valuing relationships over material gifts), and the biggest support is for guests to come," said Wu Jiaxin (吴家欣).
This concept of 讲心不讲金 (jiǎng xīn bù jiǎng jīn - "emphasize heart not money," valuing relationships over material gifts) has been around for decades. In the 1990s, some residents would indicate "No Gifts Please" on their invitations in advance when celebrating happy events, taking the initiative to reduce the burden on relatives and friends. With continuous economic development, not accepting gifts has become popular in Shunde District (顺德区) and even the entire Foshan City (佛山市). Netizens from all over have suggested promoting this wedding custom, and Shunde (顺德) has also taken the opportunity to call for further promoting the "valuing affection over gifts" trend. Recently, the Spiritual Civilization Construction Office of Shunde District (顺德区精神文明建设办公室), Foshan City (佛山市), issued a civilization initiative, advocating new ways of handling weddings and simplified ways of handling funerals, and promoting "presence and sincerity" as a consensus.
Return to TopBy: 本报通讯员 喻 松
Recently, in the Linqiao Village (林桥村) marriage simplification hall in Shunshan Town (舜山镇), Lai'an County (来安县), Chuzhou City (滁州市), Anhui Province (安徽), a wedding was exceptionally lively. Without a grand display, the groom, Zhong Shikang (钟世康), was particularly satisfied: "It's both humane and saves money!"
In the past, village wedding banquets cost hundreds or even thousands of yuan per table. There were many dishes, which were easily wasted, and the villagers felt sorry about it. Liu Hongyan (刘宏燕), the Party Branch Secretary of Linqiao Village (林桥村), saw this and pondered a solution.
Later, the village had a marriage simplification hall and launched a special menu. "All are down-to-earth home-style dishes, with auspicious names, which are popular among the villagers. Moreover, newlyweds who hold their wedding here can get 200 'merit points', which can be deposited into a points passbook and exchanged for laundry detergent, rice, flour, oil, etc. in the love supermarket." Liu Hongyan (刘宏燕) introduced that since the beginning of this year, the simplification hall has hosted 15 banquets, saving villagers a lot of money.
In recent years, Lai'an County (来安县) has focused on improving the level of rural civilization construction. New wedding customs and simplified funerals have become a new rural fashion in the area, saving villagers money and worry.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨 迅
Strolling through the Changsha Jinxiu Shiguang Block in Guanshaling Subdistrict, Xiangjiang New District, Hunan (湖南湘江新区观沙岭街道), time seems to slow down. Coffee shops and internet-famous restaurants line the street, attracting many citizens and tourists. A few hundred meters away is the Jinshang Fresh Market (锦尚生鲜市场), covering 14,400 square meters, where the lively atmosphere of daily life is palpable. The market sees an average daily traffic of about 30,000 people, serving dozens of surrounding communities.
On the mottled red brick walls of the block hang photos comparing the past and present. Years ago, this area was the Changsha Jinlun Factory (长沙锦纶厂), filled with the roar of machines and spinning spindles. Nie Lei (聂磊), who was once the supply section chief of the Changsha Jinlun Factory (长沙锦纶厂), witnessed the factory's transformation from glory to silence, and then its rebirth from silence.
The Changsha Jinlun Factory (长沙锦纶厂) was built in the 1980s and was once an important light industrial production base in Changsha (长沙). "In those years when the factory was doing well, every morning, the factory gate was bustling with traffic, all trucks waiting to pick up goods," Nie Lei (聂磊) recalled.
"In the 1990s, the factory began to face difficulties and stopped production in 2006. Some employees were transferred to other positions, and some started their own businesses." Watching the old factory buildings gradually fall silent, Nie Lei (聂磊) deeply missed the once bustling scene. The factory buildings were dilapidated and aging, forming a sharp contrast with the high-rise office buildings that had sprung up around them. The Changsha Jinlun Factory (长沙锦纶厂) underwent closure and restructuring, and was later transformed into Changsha Boda Asset Management Co., Ltd. (长沙博达资产管理有限公司) through corporatization, constantly exploring new industrial models.
The turning point came in 2020. The "14th Five-Year Plan" clearly proposed to accelerate urban renewal, and renovate and upgrade the functions of existing areas such as old residential areas, old factory areas, old blocks, and urban villages.
The Changsha Jinlun Factory (长沙锦纶厂) was listed as a key and pilot project for urban renewal in Changsha (长沙) – the south side of the factory area was transformed into the Jinshang Fresh Market (锦尚生鲜市场) and Jinlun 1988 Food Street (锦纶1988美食街), and included in the key urban supporting facility construction project plan of Changsha's (长沙) "One Circle, Two Venues, Three Roads"; the north side of the factory area was transformed into the Jinxiu Shiguang (锦秀拾光) renovation project, which is the first pilot project for the organic renewal of old industrial factory buildings in Changsha (长沙). "Hearing this news, I immediately saw the hope of the factory area becoming lively again," Nie Lei (聂磊) said.
The renovation project was undertaken by Changsha Boda Asset Management Co., Ltd. (长沙博达资产管理有限公司), where Nie Lei (聂磊) works. "The project is positioned as a new urban trendy market, exploring industrial heritage protection and inheritance, planning innovation and implementation, architectural renovation and design, and asset restructuring and operation," said Shen Zhaohui (申朝晖), Secretary of the Party Committee of the company.
How to build a "new urban trendy market"?
Industrial innovation, integrating work, life, education, and leisure. The combination of newly built development zones and old renovation zones, the coupling of urban functions such as high-density hotel-style apartments and commercial service facilities with the low-density space transformed from industrial factory buildings.
Image innovation, the integration of new and old, livable and workable. Well-known brands in food and beverage, living facilities, and leisure and entertainment industries have settled in, and the block has been transformed into a trend center.
Spatial innovation, the integration of industrial elements and modern design in the site landscape, integrating and connecting small and fragmented spaces to create new consumption scenarios that are both artistic and practical.
The renovation of approximately 60,000 square meters of property, with a leasing rate of over 90%, and a market annual transaction volume of nearly 1 billion yuan... This old factory area has been transformed into a park-style intelligent green cultural block, integrating elements such as living scenes, industrial heritage, commercial experience, and healthy ecology. The management's annual income has increased from 3.79 million yuan to more than 40 million yuan; at the same time, it also brings nearly 50 million yuan in tax revenue to the region annually, providing approximately 4,000 jobs.
"This place retains the memories of our old employees and has also become an internet-famous check-in spot. I look forward to the block becoming more and more lively, and the 'internet-famous' becoming 'long-lasting'," Nie Lei (聂磊) said.
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Orderly Promote the Implementation of Urban Renewal Tasks
Implementing urban renewal actions to promote urban structural optimization, functional improvement, cultural continuity, and quality enhancement is an important measure to promote high-quality urban development and continuously meet the people's needs for a better life. The "Opinions on Continuing to Promote Urban Renewal Actions" issued this year by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council (中共中央办公厅 国务院办公厅) clarified eight main tasks, including promoting the renewal and transformation of old blocks, old factory areas, and urban villages.
The renovation of old residential areas is an important measure to improve the quality of residents' living. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, more than 240,000 old urban residential areas have been renovated nationwide, benefiting more than 40 million households and 110 million residents; 129,000 elevators have been installed, more than 3.4 million parking spaces have been added, and 64,000 community service facilities such as elderly care and childcare have been added; 840,000 kilometers of underground pipe networks for water supply, gas, and heating have been updated and renovated. At the same time, 56,000 residential areas have been renovated for age-friendliness and accessibility, and more than 28 million square meters of new cultural and leisure and sports and fitness venues have been added.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, more than 70 cities carried out pilot projects for the protection and utilization of historical buildings, revitalizing historical buildings and industrial heritage, and renovating a large number of old factory areas, old commercial areas, and other old blocks; 58 historical and cultural blocks and 10 old streets have become national-level tourist and leisure blocks, and many old landmarks have become new business cards, creating better living spaces, newer consumption scenarios, and more entrepreneurial spaces for the people.
With the continuous promotion of urban renewal actions, the support of relevant policies is constantly increasing. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the central government's budgetary investment has cumulatively arranged more than 470 billion yuan to support the construction of supporting infrastructure such as urban gas, drainage, and other underground pipe network renovation and the renovation of old urban residential areas and urban villages.
Focusing on benefiting the people, facilitating the people, and ensuring the safety of the people, and orderly promoting the implementation of urban renewal tasks, urban development will be more sustainable, and urban life will be better.
(Organized by Ding Yiting (丁怡婷), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 韩春瑶
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's urban renewal initiatives have continued to deepen, the appearance of cities has significantly improved, people's well-being has been effectively enhanced, and new momentum has been injected into economic development.
Urban renewal focuses on benefiting the people. Baotou (包头), Inner Mongolia, explored a co-construction model of "government guidance + resident autonomy," allowing owner representatives to participate in the entire process of old building renovation. Daye (大冶), Hubei, launched the "Starry Sky Night Talk" activity to guide residents to order and decide "what to change and how to change"... Taking the needs of the masses as a starting point, listening to public opinion, gathering public wisdom, and jointly discussing and building to promote urban renewal, allowing residents to reap a real sense of happiness.
Urban renewal also contains development increments. After the renewal of Changxindian (长辛店) Old Town in Beijing (北京), it was transformed into an internet-famous landmark by integrating Guochao consumption and performing arts experiences. Yulin East Road (玉林东路) in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), deeply integrates the everyday life of the city with fashion trends and cultural creativity, and the flow of people has significantly increased after the renovation. Developing in protection and protecting in development, many cities pay attention to cultural inheritance in the renovation of old neighborhoods, which not only retains the city's memory and atmosphere but also opens up new growth points for expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption.
Starting with the big picture and focusing on the details, promoting urban renewal with 绣花功夫 (xiù huā gōng fū - "embroidery skill," meticulous and detailed work), can make the city have both "face" and "lining," making it convenient, beneficial, and safe for the people, and drawing a new picture of a livable city.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on October 22nd (Reporter Wang Guan (王观)): The reporter recently learned from the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局) that since the Central Political Bureau (中央政治局) meeting on September 26th of last year deployed the implementation of a package of incremental policies, coupled with the effectiveness of existing policies, the growth rates of both invoice sales and tax revenue have steadily rebounded. In particular, major industries and tax categories have achieved steady growth, tax revenues related to the capital market have maintained a relatively high growth rate, the decline in tax revenues related to the real estate industry has narrowed, and the vitality of residents' consumption has continued to be released, reflecting the continuous consolidation of China's (中国) positive economic trend.
The steady rebound in the growth rates of value-added tax invoice sales and tax revenue reflects the steady progress of economic operations. From the perspective of invoice sales revenue, from the third quarter of last year to the third quarter of this year, the quarterly sales revenue growth rates of national enterprises were 0.4%, 2.6%, 2.1%, 3.1%, and 4.4%, respectively, with the overall growth rate steadily rebounding. From the perspective of tax revenue, in October of last year, the tax revenue organized by tax authorities (excluding export tax rebates) achieved a shift from negative to positive growth after seven consecutive months of negative growth. Since February of this year, it has achieved positive growth for eight consecutive months, and the cumulative increase has increased month by month.
The steady growth of revenue from major industries and tax categories reflects the continuous improvement of enterprise operations and profit conditions. From the perspective of major industries, manufacturing tax revenue increased by 5.4% year-on-year, accounting for 31% of total tax revenue, and the increase in revenue accounted for 48% of the total increase in revenue, playing a clear role as a "ballast stone." From the perspective of major tax categories, domestic value-added tax increased by 3.2% year-on-year, reflecting the improvement of enterprise operations; enterprise income tax increased by 4.1% year-on-year, reflecting the continuous improvement of the profitability of enterprises in some industries.
Return to TopAccording to a report from our newspaper on October 22nd in Beijing (北京) (Reporter Wang Haonan (王昊男)), the "Beijing (北京) Implementation Plan on Accelerating the Construction of a Science and Technology Finance System to Strongly Support High-Level Self-Reliance and Self-Strengthening in Science and Technology (2025-2027)" was recently released. It proposes 20 policy measures in eight aspects, including venture capital, monetary credit, capital markets, science and technology insurance, and fiscal guidance.
The plan focuses on accelerating the construction and improvement of the capital's science and technology financial service system. It proposes that by the end of 2027, the scale of newly established funds in Beijing (北京) that introduce long-term capital and patient capital into the field of scientific and technological innovation should strive to exceed one trillion yuan; the balance of science and technology loans and science and technology enterprise loans should exceed 5.5 trillion yuan and 2.5 trillion yuan respectively, with an average annual growth rate higher than the national average and the growth rate of various loans in the city; and promote the issuance scale of science and technology innovation bonds, science and technology insurance, listing of science and technology enterprises, and real estate investment trusts (REITs) to rank among the top in the country.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) October 22nd dispatch (Reporters Gu Yekai (谷业凯) and Li Gang (李刚)) Huawei (华为) officially released the new generation HarmonyOS 6 operating system on the 22nd, and launched a large-scale public beta for the first batch of more than 90 models.
The HarmonyOS operating system is a full-scenario intelligent operating system developed by Huawei (华为), and has now grown into one of the world's three major mobile operating systems. The HarmonyOS 6 operating system released this time has been continuously optimized in terms of architecture and system characteristics. More than 80 HarmonyOS application smart agents have been launched, covering education, medical care, life services and other scenarios; the "Super Assistant" will master 16 kinds of dialects; more than 60 applications will support the "touch" function, breaking down device barriers, and for the first time support near-field fast transfer for Apple (苹果) devices.
Return to TopIn late autumn, farmers at the Coptis chinensis standardized planting base of Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group Longfengtang in Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County (石柱土家族自治县), Chongqing (重庆), are orderly inspecting and packaging the newly harvested Coptis chinensis, creating a busy scene.
Shizhu (石柱) is located in the Wuling Mountains (武陵山区) of Chongqing (重庆) and has a history of more than 700 years of artificial Coptis chinensis cultivation. It is known as the "Hometown of Coptis chinensis in China" (中国黄连之乡). The unique geographical environment has nurtured Shizhu (石柱) Coptis chinensis, which has high medicinal ingredients, excellent quality, and its output accounts for about 60% of the national demand.
In recent years, relying on the origin advantage of Shizhu (石柱) Coptis chinensis, Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group (扬子江药业集团) has cooperated with the local area to jointly build a standardized planting base. Through modern methods such as ecological monitoring, traceability systems, and organic planting, the group has strengthened the quality control of medicinal materials from the source, promoted the high-quality development of the Shizhu (石柱) Coptis chinensis industry, and written a new chapter in the company's efforts to help the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Source Control to Solidify the Foundation of Quality
"Good medicinal materials make good medicine." The quality of Chinese medicinal materials is directly related to the quality of medicines. As a traditional Chinese medicinal material, Coptis chinensis has the effects of clearing heat and drying dampness, purging fire and detoxifying. Its growth requires high natural conditions such as altitude, soil pH, and air humidity, and it has a long growth cycle.
In order to ensure the quality of medicines, Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group (扬子江药业集团) has built a standardized planting base in the core producing area of Shizhu (石柱) Coptis chinensis. Through the "company + base + farmer" model, the group has built a standardized control system covering key links from seed selection and seedling cultivation to pest and disease control and organic fertilizer application. This comprehensively realizes the GAP standardized planting of Coptis chinensis, laying a solid raw material foundation for drug production.
Technology Empowers to Help Improve Industry Quality
In the intelligent monitoring center of the Shizhu (石柱) Coptis chinensis standardized planting base, the big data platform displays the Coptis chinensis growth data of each field in real time. The digital traceability system built by Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group (扬子江药业集团) realizes the traceability of the entire process from fertilization and sowing to drying and processing, giving each batch of Coptis chinensis its own "identity card."
In response to the difficult problems in Coptis chinensis planting, Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group (扬子江药业集团) has also jointly established a Coptis chinensis scientific research base with Chongqing Wanglong Coptis chinensis Technology Co., Ltd. (重庆旺隆黄连科技有限公司) and scientific research units. Experts and technologies are introduced to the front line of production, and continuous technical research and application are carried out on Coptis chinensis continuous cropping obstacles, efficient mature soil planting, and under-forest ecological planting. This effectively solves the problems of low land utilization rate and frequent pests and diseases in traditional planting methods, thereby greatly improving the yield and quality of Coptis chinensis.
Cooperation and Win-Win to Write a New Chapter of Common Prosperity
The in-depth cooperation between Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group (扬子江药业集团) and Shizhu (石柱) has not only promoted the quality and upgrading of the Shizhu (石柱) Coptis chinensis industry, but also allowed the local people to enjoy tangible development dividends.
Under the model of jointly building a base, the company regularly organizes Coptis chinensis planting technology training, teaches farmers organic planting, green pest and disease control, and other technologies, helping farmers improve their planting level and achieve increased production and income. Data shows that this model has driven Shizhu (石柱) and its surrounding areas to carry out standardized promotion and planting of new Coptis chinensis technologies on 10,016 mu, covering 10,002 farmers, with an average annual increase of 21,070 yuan per household. As a result, the former "bitter medicinal material" has become a "sweet industry" for farmers to increase their income and become rich.
At the same time, relying on the resource advantages of Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group (扬子江药业集团), Shizhu (石柱) has also actively expanded the multiple uses of Coptis chinensis, and has successively developed deep-processed products such as Coptis chinensis toothpaste and Coptis chinensis soap, gradually building a full industrial chain covering planting, processing, sales, and research and development, and continuously improving the added value of the industry.
Today, a picture of rural revitalization with prosperous industries, ecologically livable environment, and affluent life is slowly unfolding on the land of Shizhu (石柱).
Data source: Yangzijiang Pharmaceutical Group (扬子江药业集团)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张志锋 徐 靖
Walking into the production workshop of Tongfeng Electronics Co., Ltd. (铜峰电子股份有限公司) in Tongling (铜陵) City, Anhui (安徽) Province, one precision instrument after another operates at high speed, producing various models of capacitor products.
"Currently, the company's business is relatively stable, and the planned new factory in Thailand is progressing smoothly," said Chairman Huang Mingqiang (黄明强).
Expanding into overseas markets has always been Huang Mingqiang's (黄明强) goal, but building a factory abroad is not easy. The turning point came in May of this year. Facing the staff of the Anhui (安徽) Provincial Department of Commerce who came to visit, Huang Mingqiang (黄明强) thought again and again and still raised the difficulty, "In Southeast Asian countries where Anhui (安徽) enterprises are more concentrated in building and operating factories overseas, can relevant service agencies be established relying on business associations, overseas Chinese federations, and other organizations?"
Unexpectedly, the Anhui (安徽) Provincial Department of Commerce quickly helped Tongfeng Electronics (铜峰电子) establish contact with the province's business service outlets in Thailand. "At present, the first phase of factory construction, equipment installation and debugging has been completed, and it is in the trial production stage. The first batch of products is about to be shipped overseas," said Huang Mingqiang (黄明强). "The government's service guarantee is considerate, and we are more confident in our development!"
About 100 kilometers away in Yixiu (宜秀) District, Anqing (安庆) City, Hu Linghong (胡玲红), the head of the Lvyufengyuan (绿丰园) Bayberry Planting Professional Cooperative, happily flipped through the account books. "On June 9th, staff from the District Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau (区农业农村局) came to visit. At that time, I was worried about the sales of bayberries. As a result, a few days later, the city and district integrated media centers found me to help with publicity and promotion. The cooperative quickly sold 40,000 kilograms of bayberries, with sales of more than 600,000 yuan."
Investigating the truth, solving problems, and promoting development. This year, Anhui (安徽) has carried out a special action of "improving work style, visiting enterprises and entering villages." From the Huaibei (淮北) Plain to the southern Anhui (皖南) mountainous area, from production workshops to fields, 27,000 cadres at all levels in the province have gone deep into enterprises and villages to listen to demands face-to-face, solve problems in a down-to-earth manner, and effectively relieve difficulties for enterprises and solve problems for the people.
Entering enterprises and villages to hear the truth and ask about the real situation. In mid-May, in the square of Dongkeng (东坑) Villagers Group, Longmen (龙门) Village, Longmen (龙门) Township, Huangshan (黄山) District, dozens of villagers were talking about their worries. In the middle of the crowd, Zhou Limin (周利民), Deputy Director of the Huangshan (黄山) District Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau (黄山区农业农村局), listened and took notes, and finally circled two words heavily on his notebook - "increase income."
Longmen (龙门) Village has about 1,200 mu of tea gardens, mainly producing Taiping Houkui (太平猴魁) and Huangshan Maofeng (黄山毛峰). "The village has a single industry, and most farmers live by growing and picking tea. Relying solely on tea, the average annual income per household is about 20,000 yuan, but once the tea season is over, if they don't go out to work, life becomes tight," said Zhou Limin (周利民). "The most urgent task at the moment is to solve the problem of increasing income for villagers at their doorsteps."
After pondering for a long time, Zhou Limin (周利民) decided to organize the establishment of a "Common Prosperity Workshop" (共富工坊) in Longmen (龙门) Village. "'Common Prosperity Workshop' (共富工坊) is a new model that began to be explored last year, solving the problem of 'employment at the doorstep' for villagers through work-for-relief. We have signed processing agreements with foreign trade companies to process easy-to-learn handicrafts such as hair clips and hat flowers," Zhou Limin (周利民) introduced.
Prescribing the right medicine, coming up with practical measures, and solving problems. "The government promised that it will contact us to participate in supply and demand docking activities in the future, giving us a 'reassurance pill' at a critical moment," said Ai He (艾和), General Manager of Wuhu Jintang Casting Co., Ltd. (芜湖市金汤铸造有限公司), after receiving a call from the Wuhu (芜湖) Municipal Bureau of Commerce (芜湖市商务局).
Jintang Casting (金汤铸造) is a foreign trade export-oriented enterprise that produces cast iron parts and auto parts, with customers mainly concentrated abroad. Affected by various factors, the company's operations encountered difficulties. Faced with the new situation, how to better serve export-oriented enterprises has become a new issue facing Wuhu (芜湖) City. After visiting enterprises to find out the crux of the problem, how to "prescribe the right medicine"?
"On the one hand, we are building an enterprise going-global alliance, organizing international trade and business docking, deepening the role of business associations as a link, and promoting enterprises to 'go out' to expand incremental growth; on the other hand, we are vigorously supporting enterprises to participate in domestic and foreign exhibitions, accurately connecting with the market, and at the same time further improving the service guarantee system," introduced Cheng Qun (程群), Deputy Director of the Wuhu (芜湖) Municipal Bureau of Commerce (芜湖市商务局). In the first half of this year, Wuhu (芜湖) organized 101 key enterprises to launch an international economic and trade cooperation alliance to jointly explore the international market, successfully held a series of economic and trade docking meetings, organized a total of 60 key enterprises to participate, and organized 221 enterprise-times to participate in 135 domestic and foreign international exhibitions, reaching intended order amounts of nearly 230 million US dollars.
Actively taking action, changing work style, and promoting development. In July of this year, Lai'an (来安) County, Chuzhou (滁州) City, revised the "Lai'an (来安) County Traditional Chinese Medicine Characteristic Agricultural Insurance Implementation Plan (2025-2029)" (《来安县中药材特色农业保险实施方案（2025—2029）》), including Jin Si Huang Ju (金丝皇菊) (Chrysanthemum) in the insurance coverage, clarifying that the minimum insured area for this variety is 30 mu, and the county's financial premium subsidy ratio accounts for the majority.
This adjustment of the plan stemmed from a visit. "Chu Zhuhua (储著华), the head of Lai'an (来安) County Jin Si Huang Ju (金丝皇菊) Family Farm, and others have repeatedly reported that there is currently no local characteristic agricultural insurance type for Jin Si Huang Ju (金丝皇菊). We believe that it needs to be solved from the institutional level," said Wu Tigao (吴悌高), Director of the Lai'an (来安) County Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau (来安县农业农村局).
While accurately solving specific problems, Anhui (安徽) also sorted out and solved common problems from point to surface, realizing the transition from "solving one problem" to "solving a class of problems." As of now, Anhui (安徽) has sorted out and summarized 13 common enterprise-related problems and 5 common agricultural-related problems at the provincial level, and the cities and counties have initially identified hundreds of common problems, implementing departmental linkage and centralized tackling.
During the visits to enterprises and villages, Anhui (安徽) strictly implemented the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定) and its implementation rules, implemented the requirements for rectifying formalism and reducing burdens for the grassroots, with provincial-level responsible comrades taking the lead, and cadres at all levels actively walking out of their offices, going to workshops, and going to the fields, not holding meetings to listen to reports, not requiring written materials, and not adding trouble or increasing burdens to the grassroots.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on October 22nd (Reporter Ni Yi (倪弋)): The reporter learned from the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院) that in the first three quarters of 2025, national procuratorial organs prosecuted more than 2,100 cases of crimes infringing on citizens' personal information, involving more than 4,400 people. Prosecutorial case handling has revealed some new characteristics and trends in crimes infringing on citizens' personal information that deserve attention.
First, aiming at specific targets based on "market demand," citizens' personal information is obtained in a targeted manner. Some criminals closely track the demand for citizens' personal information in the "black and gray market," hunting, sorting, and analyzing citizens' personal information in a targeted manner, and even forming specialized data service providers to provide customized "raw material" support for downstream crimes.
Second, criminal technology is iteratively updated, and criminal methods are becoming more intelligent and concealed. Some criminals use hacker techniques such as web crawlers, Trojan viruses, and penetration tools to invade various systems containing citizens' personal information, obtain information in batches and sell it for illegal profit. Some personal information is sold and used for illegal and criminal activities such as telecommunications fraud.
Third, online "doxing" promotes the escalation of cyber violence, seriously infringing on the legitimate rights and interests of citizens. The purpose of online "doxing" is diverse. "Doxing" actors illegally obtain others' private information through "social engineering databases" (databases built by criminals by illegally collecting citizens' personal information) and other means, and spread it to guide netizens to attack and harass, causing serious harm to society, individuals, and the online ecology. Some cyber violence continues to escalate, infringing on the victim's real life.
In the next step, the procuratorial organs will continue to strengthen the crackdown on illegal and criminal activities that infringe on citizens' personal information, and safeguard citizens' information rights and interests; strictly investigate the source of data leakage of citizens' personal information, strengthen the two-way connection between administrative and criminal law, and crack down on the black and gray industrial chain in the entire chain; give full play to the procuratorial function of public interest litigation, protect the public interest in accordance with the law, and promote the multi-governance of citizens' personal information protection; continue to strengthen the interpretation of laws through cases and the explanation of laws through cases, promote the formation of a good social atmosphere and correct behavioral values, and build a consensus in the whole society to protect citizens' personal information and maintain information security.
Return to TopAccording to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Liaoning Province (辽宁省国有资产监督管理委员会), the launching ceremony of the Sunshine Procurement Platform for State-owned Assets and Enterprises in Liaoning Province (辽宁省国资国企阳光采购平台) was recently held in Shenyang (沈阳), reported our correspondent Liu Hongchao (刘洪超) from Shenyang (沈阳) on October 22nd.
It is reported that building a unified sunshine procurement platform for the state-owned assets and enterprises system in the province is an important measure to implement the Party Central Committee's decision-making arrangements on building a unified national market and improving the public resource trading system. It is a concrete action to promote the high-quality development of state-owned assets and enterprises, and is of great significance for optimizing resource allocation, improving the effectiveness of state-owned assets supervision, empowering the deepening reform of state-owned assets and enterprises throughout the cycle, and promoting the modernization of state-owned enterprise governance.
State-owned assets and enterprises in Liaoning Province (辽宁省) will conduct related businesses through the sunshine procurement platform to achieve full online operation, full process traceability, and permanent traceability, thereby effectively preventing integrity risks in the procurement field, curbing behaviors such as "暗箱操作" (àn xiāng cāo zuò - "black box operation," operating secretly or under the table), effectively compressing the space for seeking rent-seeking, and building a solid institutional defense against corruption.
Return to TopThe Beijing (北京) police will earnestly do a good job in maintaining public order and疏导 (shū dǎo - "dredging," guiding) road traffic, creating a safe and orderly environment for citizens to enjoy the autumn scenery.
Currently, Beijing (北京) has entered the colorful leaf viewing period. It is expected that until mid-November, many parks and scenic spots in the city will usher in peak passenger flow. In key autumn scenic spots, the Beijing (北京) police, in accordance with the requirements of "one park, one policy, one plan" and the "landing point map" of security forces, will take multiple measures to ensure safe and orderly visits. On the one hand, they will strengthen the investigation and rectification of hidden dangers, and work with market supervision departments to carry out special inspections of key hidden danger areas in scenic spots, such as areas near water and cliffs, cableways and plank roads, and ferry connections. On the other hand, they will strengthen the rectification of tourism-related chaos, and work with multiple departments to crack down on "black cars" and "scalpers" reselling tickets around parks and scenic spots.
In order to do a good job in transportation support, the Beijing (北京) police have optimized traffic flow lines and coordinated the opening of parking areas. In particular, more than 1,000 parking spaces have been added outside the Xiangshan (香山) scenic area, which has a large volume of passengers, and large and small passenger cars are planned to be parked in separate areas to alleviate the shortage of parking resources during peak hours.
Return to TopThis newspaper Tianjin (天津) October 22nd (Reporter Jin Bo (靳博)) -- The nation's first mobile arbitration tribunal established within a maritime administration agency, the "Jin Hai Fa Tong (津海法通)" Mobile Arbitration Tribunal, was officially inaugurated and put into operation recently at the Tianjin Xingang Maritime Bureau (天津新港海事局). The tribunal was jointly established by the Tianjin Maritime Safety Administration (天津海事局) and relevant units of the Tianjin Arbitration Commission (天津仲裁委员会), marking the formal implementation of the innovative "maritime mediation + professional arbitration" model and innovating China's diversified maritime dispute resolution mechanism.
Facing increasingly complex and diverse maritime disputes, the "Jin Hai Fa Tong (津海法通)" Mobile Arbitration Tribunal extends professional arbitration services directly to the front lines of maritime administration. Through resource integration and collaborative linkage, it provides parties with "one-stop acceptance, integrated adjudication, and one-click execution" full-process services. This innovative mechanism breaks down the barriers between administration and arbitration, achieving a deep integration of the two major functions. For maritime traffic accident disputes, "administrative mediation is prioritized." Successfully mediated cases can have mediation agreements signed on the spot and, upon application by the parties, be quickly converted into arbitral documents with compulsory enforcement power after review by the resident arbitration tribunal. For disputes that are not successfully mediated or are not accident-related, they can directly enter the arbitration procedure through the "arbitration direct access channel," realizing on-site trial and significantly reducing the rights protection costs and time for the parties involved.
Return to TopThis newspaper Chengdu (成都) October 22nd (Reporter Wang Mingfeng (王明峰)) "Uncle Zhao (赵大爷), has the remaining amount of the dilapidated house renovation project funds you previously reported arrived?" "It has arrived, thank you." Recently, discipline inspection and supervision cadres from Tongjia Town (童家镇), Lezhi County (乐至县), Sichuan Province (四川省) conducted a "look back" on the "one-card system" distribution of pro-people and benefit-agriculture financial subsidy funds in Group 11 of Qinghaisi Village (青海寺村).
In recent years, the Lezhi County (乐至县) Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision has closely monitored the flow of pro-people and benefit-agriculture financial subsidy funds, constructing a working pattern of supervision and promotion by discipline inspection and supervision organs, systematic governance by relevant business departments, and joint efforts by townships (街道), strictly investigating violations of regulations in the use and management of the "one-card system," such as illegal holding on behalf of others, false reporting and fraudulent claims, embezzlement and occupation, and interception and misappropriation of financial subsidy funds, which infringe upon the interests of the masses. Since 2024, the County Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision has urged functional departments to rectify more than 40 problems, filed cases for investigation and punishment of 124 people, recovered economic losses of more than 600,000 yuan, and safeguarded the pro-people and benefit-agriculture money bag.
Return to TopOn October 16, 2025, Guangdong Province issued the "Guangdong New Energy Incremental Project Sustainable Development Price Settlement Mechanism Bidding Rules" and the "Guangdong New Energy Power Generation Project Sustainable Development Price Settlement Mechanism Difference Settlement Rules," "packaging" all wind and solar projects in the province into the market: they can independently report quantities and prices to participate in the spot market and medium- and long-term transactions, or they can be aggregated into power generation virtual power plants to participate in the spot market and medium- and long-term transactions, or they can participate in the spot market as price takers. While the on-grid electricity price of new energy is fully formed by the market, the establishment of a "new energy project sustainable development price settlement mechanism" marks the official entry of Guangdong's new energy power trading into a new stage of "full electricity volume, full mode, and full cycle."
The "Wind and Solar" are Just Right
Guangdong's Wind and Solar New Energy Installed Capacity Exceeds Coal Power
Since April 2025, Guangdong's wind and solar new energy has surpassed coal power to become the largest power source type in the province in terms of installed capacity. As of the end of September 2025, the province's wind and solar new energy installed capacity reached 77.43 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 50.5%. The huge scale of new energy installed capacity and the sound power market infrastructure provide Guangdong with sufficient confidence to develop the new energy industry with high quality.
In December 2022, Guangdong pressed the "marketization" start button for new energy, taking the lead in launching a new energy pilot program to participate in spot power market transactions within the Southern Region. In January 2024, new energy at voltage levels of 220 kV and above fully entered the market. In January 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) and the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) jointly issued the "Notice on Deepening the Market-Oriented Reform of New Energy On-Grid Electricity Prices and Promoting High-Quality Development of New Energy," requiring all regions to issue and implement specific plans before the end of 2025. On September 19, 2025, the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission (广东省发展改革委) and the Guangdong Provincial Energy Bureau (广东省能源局) officially released the "Implementation Plan on Deepening the Market-Oriented Reform of New Energy On-Grid Electricity Prices and Promoting High-Quality Development of New Energy," clarifying that from November 1, 2025, all on-grid electricity from new energy projects (wind power, solar energy) in the province will enter the power market, and the on-grid electricity price will be formed through market transactions.
While continuously breaking new records for new energy installed capacity, the efficient and coordinated digital grid connection service system of China Southern Power Grid Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd. (南方电网广东电网公司) (referred to as "Guangdong Power Grid") is "twisting" policy opportunities, technological breakthroughs, and market mechanisms into **拧成一股绳** (nǐng chéng yī gǔ shéng - "twist into a rope," to combine forces; to work together towards a common goal), allowing every kilowatt-hour of green electricity to safely and efficiently "run" into thousands of households, and wind power, photovoltaics, and new energy storage to dot a "green galaxy" on the Guangdong map.
Faced with the continuously increasing trend of new energy grid connections in recent years, Guangdong Power Grid has taken multiple measures to continuously optimize new energy grid connection services, ensuring the safe, efficient, and orderly grid connection of new energy projects. At the same time, it continues to strengthen government-enterprise collaboration, guide new energy enterprises to develop in an orderly manner, simplify grid connection service processes, streamline handling links and materials, and promote convenient services such as online viewing of photovoltaic electricity calendars and remote push of photovoltaic bills, effectively improving the customer service experience of photovoltaic projects.
In order to serve the efficient settlement of electricity bills for new energy power generation projects, Guangdong Power Grid takes business digitalization as a starting point, innovatively constructs a "provincial centralized accounting + municipal decentralized review" power purchase settlement model, and opens up the online interaction of the entire chain of data from "marketing-transaction-scheduling-finance."
In the next step, Guangdong Power Grid will continue to optimize new energy grid connection and market entry services, improve the flexible participation of new energy storage and virtual power plants in market mechanisms, further enhance system regulation capabilities, promote the construction of a new power system with coordinated development of source-grid-load-storage, and help Guangdong achieve its "dual carbon" goals.
Mechanism Clarified
Guangdong New Energy Projects Fully Enter the Power Market
The key to deepening the market-oriented reform of new energy on-grid electricity prices is that the on-grid electricity price of new energy is fully formed by the market, and a "new energy project sustainable development price settlement mechanism" is established, and existing projects and incremental projects are distinguished, and differential price settlement is carried out separately. For existing projects, differential price settlement is carried out according to the electricity volume and electricity price determined by the policy, and its mechanism electricity price is executed at 0.453 yuan/kWh; for incremental projects, the electricity volume and electricity price for differential price settlement are obtained through bidding. Regardless of whether it is an existing or incremental project, its final settlement price will be affected by market fluctuations, and there will be a certain difference from its mechanism electricity price. The mechanism electricity price is essentially the "anchor" of the income of new energy projects, guaranteeing returns for existing projects, allowing incremental projects to bid for selection, activating "new momentum," and promoting a virtuous cycle of industry and the market.
The "arena" is set up - incremental projects after June 1 compete on the same stage, and the one with the lowest price wins. Offshore wind power and distributed photovoltaic projects can declare bidding within 12 months before the expected commissioning date during the window period arranged by the government, and the winner can lock in the mechanism electricity price for 14 years (offshore wind power) or 12 years (photovoltaics); those who do not win the bid compete freely in the market until the next time the government opens the mechanism bidding window, and new energy entities must fully warm up and make full preparations before participating in the bidding.
The "menu" is enriched - the number of green electricity projects that power users can choose from has increased, and the issuance of new energy green certificates is promoted simultaneously. Guangdong Power Grid actively cooperates with relevant departments to establish a closed-loop management of the entire life cycle of green certificate issuance, trading, application, and cancellation, to better meet the green electricity consumption needs of different enterprises.
On October 1, the bidding registration system of the Guangdong Power Trading Center (广东电力交易中心) was opened in advance. As of the third day after the National Day holiday, 5444 incremental new energy projects had completed "check-in." With the start of the first round of bidding for incremental projects in October, a tense and orderly "new energy electricity ranking competition" is about to be staged in Southern Guangdong.
Data source: China Southern Power Grid Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd. (南方电网广东电网公司)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 贺林平 姜晓丹
Core Reading
According to the "Global Innovation Index 2025" top 100 innovation clusters released by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" innovation cluster topped the list for the first time. Innovation entities are highly concentrated, innovation resources are gathered and flow freely, and inspiration in the laboratory can quickly bear industrial fruits. This more than 100-kilometer-long science and technology innovation corridor not only connects beads into a chain in geographical space, but also improves quality and efficiency in innovation ecology and regional coordinated development.
At 8 a.m., Zhong Chao, founder of Baiyin Biology, is already busy in Guangming Science City (光明科学城), Shenzhen (深圳). This scientist from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (深圳先进技术研究院) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) has transformed into the helmsman of a science and technology innovation enterprise in the "experimental field" of industrial innovation.
"From basic research on extending the lifespan of nematodes to the commercialization of anti-aging ingredients in cosmetics, and then to the industrialization of medical-grade biomaterials, it is inseparable from the 'innovation relay' of Guangdong (粤), Hong Kong (港), and Macao (澳). This is also one of the reasons why we chose to incubate our company here." The "here" that Zhong Chao mentioned is not only Guangming Science City—to the northwest, the east bank of the Pearl River Estuary (珠江口) sequentially strings together Dongguan (东莞) and Guangzhou (广州); to the south, it connects Shenzhen and Hong Kong (香港), forming a science and technology innovation corridor more than 100 kilometers long.
Innate location advantages superimposed on resource endowments, coupled with the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) International Science and Technology Innovation Center, have promoted the high concentration of innovation entities and the gathering and flow of innovation resources, blending into a series of innovative "symphonies" in the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong science and technology innovation corridor.
In September, the World Intellectual Property Organization released the "Global Innovation Index 2025" top 100 innovation clusters, and the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" innovation cluster surpassed "Tokyo-Yokohama" in Japan for the first time, becoming the world's largest innovation cluster.
Shenzhen-Dongguan-Hong Kong-Macao Innovation Relay
In 2019, Zhong Chao discovered in an international paper that the research team accidentally extended the lifespan of nematodes by feeding them probiotics, and the key was that an enzyme in the probiotics could regulate mitochondrial function. Zhong Chao was inspired: "If this mechanism is applied to human cells, new anti-aging ingredients may be developed."
Subsequently, Zhong Chao led the team to use synthetic biology technology to genetically engineer and optimize local strains to cultivate engineered bacteria that can massively replicate microorganisms. This research and development lasted nearly 3 years, realizing the leap from laboratory to mass production.
Zhong Chao lamented that without the collaborative network of the Greater Bay Area, the process would have been much slower. In the early stage of research and development, the team needed to frequently connect with experts in multiple fields such as microbiology and materials science, and the "innovation upstairs, entrepreneurship downstairs" model in Guangming District (光明区), Shenzhen provided key support. The upstairs shares equipment with scientific research institutes, and the downstairs is the production workshop, so scientists and engineers can discuss technical parameters at any time.
Policy support also impressed Zhong Chao. Guangming District, Shenzhen provides research funding subsidies and green channels for patent applications for synthetic biology companies, allowing employees to focus on research and development.
In Guangming District, companies like Baiyin Biology are not isolated cases. Another company, Liying Biology, produces recombinant collagen with a triple helix structure. Among the founding team members, many brought cutting-edge theories to Guangming District. After making breakthroughs in pilot tests, they confidently handed over the industrialization link to manufacturing partners "on the same corridor."
"The Pearl River Delta (珠三角) has a mature industrial chain of precision instruments and automation equipment. This high-throughput protein purification equipment was customized from Dongguan, and the cost is only 1/20 of similar imported products, but the efficiency is several times higher," said the relevant person in charge of Liying Biology. The collaboration of "intelligence + research and development + manufacturing" makes the product more competitive in the market.
"The story of Guangming Science City is inseparable from the innovative 'concerto' jointly played by Shenzhen, Dongguan, Hong Kong, Macao, and others. When scientific research, industry, policies, and the market closely cooperate, the inspiration in the laboratory can quickly bear industrial fruits." Zhang Guangnan (张光南), professor of the Institute for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Development Studies of Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学) and director of the Institute of Regional Development of Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macao, said that this is not only because the "corridor" is geographically adjacent and complementary, but also a vivid footnote to the free flow of innovative elements.
Relying on these basic advantages, Guangming District has focused on the institutional and mechanism obstacles restricting the transfer and transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and has successively issued the "Regulations on Promoting the Development of Guangming Science City in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone" (深圳经济特区光明科学城发展促进条例) and the "Several Measures of Guangming District, Shenzhen on Promoting the Development of Science and Technology Innovation" (深圳市光明区关于促进科技创新发展的若干措施) to enhance the source of power for the transfer and transformation of scientific and technological achievements. In the past two years, various innovation entities have led and participated in more than 200 national, provincial, and municipal science and technology plan projects, and the annual average transaction volume of technical contract recognition and registration has been 3.45 billion yuan.
Regional Collaborative Achievement Transformation
In the laboratory of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Fok Ying Tung Research Institute (香港科技大学霍英东研究院) in Guangzhou (广州), Dr. Yao Ke (姚科), head of the Advanced Manufacturing and Automation R&D Department of the institute, carefully examined a metal disc embedded in a mold. Ten years ago, this capacitor sensor, slightly larger than a coin, was just a "steel plate" in the laboratory that monitored flat materials, but now it has become the "smart eye" for quality inspection in the global plastics industry.
Yao Ke recalled that when the team brought the prototype to this place, it was immediately hit by the fresh needs of the Pearl River Delta manufacturing industry: auto parts dealers were worried about poor filling at the flowing end, and home appliance companies were troubled by the difficulty in detecting material changes... Complex industrial scenarios have become excellent test sites for technological iteration.
"Industrial scenarios and engineering talents are the key links to connect basic theory to industrial implementation, which is the strength of the Greater Bay Area." Gao Min (高民), Dean of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Fok Ying Tung Research Institute, said that the main role of the institute is to build bridges.
In the institute's "cross-border experimental field," Yao Ke assembled a "mixed team": there were mechanics who had honed precision design for 10 years in enterprises, circuit experts who had overcome industrial-grade capacitive stable measurement, and software experts who developed intelligent early warning systems. They transformed the research results into precision components that can withstand tens of thousands of mold stamping.
The iteration of the sensor form is the most breakthrough. The early bulky flat detector has been upgraded to a small probe, which can be adapted to various molds. When the sensor detects an abnormality, the curve on the computer screen will alarm in real time, which is nearly a hundred times more efficient than traditional sampling inspection. Yao Ke's team is training an AI system to automatically interpret the curve, so that the machine can "listen and identify obstacles" like an old technician.
From theoretical prototype to commercial product, this small metal disc is an epitome of regional collaborative cross-border transformation—scholars delve into theoretical exploration, Greater Bay Area engineers promote technological transformation, and entrepreneurs accurately connect with market needs, working together to play a "variation."
Relying on the science and technology innovation corridor, Guangdong (广东) is accelerating the construction of a regional open collaborative innovation community. According to the relevant person in charge of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology (广东省科技厅), the cross-border science and technology innovation cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao is constantly deepening, and there are more than 40 incubation carriers facing Hong Kong and Macao in the corridor.
Innovation Platform Ecosystem Resonance
This summer, Hegene Tech (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (希格生科（深圳）有限公司), which was established only 5 years ago, has attracted international attention with its targeted drug for diffuse gastric cancer.
Dai Changgui (代长贵), the company's chief operating officer, introduced: "We use AI algorithms to quickly screen hundreds of millions of molecules, accurately find compounds that can 'hit' the weaknesses of tumors, and greatly improve the efficiency of new drug research and development."
In the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone in the Hetao (河套深港科技创新合作区), the development of Hegene Tech is a vivid portrayal of the rise of the biomedical industry in the Greater Bay Area.
In 2020, Zhang Haisheng (张海生), the founder of Hegene Tech, returned to Shenzhen from abroad with scientific research ideas. The unique location advantages and policy support of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone in the Hetao allowed the team to quickly gather more than 80% of the R&D personnel, of which nearly 70% have master's and doctoral degrees.
"This place is like a strong magnetic field," said Dai Changgui, "International experts travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong through fast channels, and the industrial chain supporting facilities in the Greater Bay Area double the experimental efficiency."
Shenzhen's inclusive ecology provides fertile ground for innovation. "When we needed help the most, government staff took us to see the park and solved problems on the spot," Dai Changgui recalled.
On June 27 this year, the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Sciences (深圳医学科学院) Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Center (粤港澳大湾区国际临床试验中心) was officially put into use. The center focuses on building a closed-loop ecosystem for clinical trials in the Greater Bay Area and effectively integrating clinical trial resources. Li Yichong (李镒冲), director of the center, said that through element sharing and efficient collaboration, the center will promote the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to become an important source of global biomedical innovation.
In recent years, Guangdong has laid out and built 26 key innovation platforms around the "corridor." In 2024, various innovation entities within the platforms cumulatively applied for PCT patents accounting for about 1/10 of the province. Cities, parks, large devices, laboratories, etc. along the line are like pearls, becoming more and more radiant after being strung into a chain.
Return to TopBy: 茅威涛
The cultural industry is not an industry for making quick money; the inheritance and development of drama require even more long-term effort.
I often tell my students that they should be "artists who understand the market" and "product people with artistic pursuits."
As an actor who has been deeply involved in the field of drama for more than forty years, I have always believed that the living inheritance and development of drama is never a one-way insistence on "sticking to old scripts and singing old tunes," but rather a long-term undertaking in which content production and market ecology move towards each other.
The cultural industry is not an industry for making quick money; the inheritance and development of drama require even more long-term effort. Long-termism is particularly important. We cannot expect a single play or the popularity of a single actor to support the entire industry, nor can we lose ourselves in the pursuit of short-term popularity.
The recently held 19th China Theatre Festival was both a showcase of achievements and a "mirror"—allowing us to see the possibilities of combining content and the market, and also allowing us to see clearly the direction of our efforts. Today, if we want to create truly Chinese-style theatrical works and make traditional drama "live" in the contemporary era, we must promote the two-way empowerment of content production and market ecology.
The core competitiveness of drama lies in its content. The "righteousness" of content is based on reverence for the essence of the drama genre. The freehand aesthetics of traditional Chinese drama are a condensation of the Chinese people's unique understanding of space and time. Taking Yue Opera as an example, its melodious singing, the handsome demeanor of its female Xiaosheng (女小生), and its narrative core of moving people with emotion are artistic genes that have been accumulated over a century. Today, technological development and stage iteration have given us more expressive techniques. However, if we do not follow the laws of art, even if so-called "innovation" can bring a temporary dazzling visual experience, it will ultimately only be a flash in the pan.
The innovation of content is based on responding to market demands and capturing the hot spots of the times. I often tell my students that they should be "artists who understand the market" and "product people with artistic pursuits." We must pay attention to content creation and cultivate the market. The market is a complete ecosystem with mature supply chains, production chains, and sales rules. If content is the "heart" of traditional drama, then the market ecology is the "circulatory system." Without healthy circulation, even the best content cannot reach the audience, let alone be inherited and developed.
Artistic works need the test of time and the nourishment of the market. During this year's Theatre Festival, I revived the works "Coriolanus and Du Liniang" (《寇流兰与杜丽娘》) for middle-aged actors such as Li Xiaowen (李霄雯) and Xu Yena (徐叶娜). This was created nine years ago to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the deaths of Tang Xianzu (汤显祖) and Shakespeare. After years of precipitation, today there are still audiences on social platforms saying that they want to offer it "applause that is nine years late." Yue Opera "New Dragon Gate Inn" (《新龙门客栈》) now has more than 350 resident performances. Long-term operation and performance nourish the vitality of theatrical art.
A healthy market ecology requires the industry to build and maintain it together, and to learn and introduce more scientific processes and structures. How to correctly promote high-quality content, how to guide the development of outstanding talents, and how to maintain the audience base in a healthy manner are all worth considering. We cannot always stop at the "project establishment—project completion" cycle and flaunt ourselves with awards and achievements. Honors represent that the path of past exploration may be correct, but on the road to opening up the future, even failure has meaning and value.
(The author is the Vice Chairman of the China Theatre Association (中国戏剧家协会) and the Chairman of the Zhejiang Theatre Association (浙江省戏剧家协会). This article was compiled by Jiang Nan (江南), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on October 22nd (Reporter Zhou Feiya (周飞亚)) The symposium on key TV drama creation commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japanese aggression, hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration (国家广播电视总局) and organized by the China TV Arts Committee (中国电视艺术委员会) and the China Television Arts Exchange Association (中国电视艺术交流协会), was held in Beijing (北京) on the 17th.
Participants conducted in-depth exchanges on the creation and broadcast of key TV dramas with the theme of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, such as "Our Rivers and Mountains"《(我们的河山)》, "Returning to the Team"《(归队)》, and "Position"《(阵地)》. Representatives from production companies and broadcasting platforms introduced the creation process and broadcast situation of the dramas, while representatives of the main creators and actors shared their creative experiences. Many experts summarized the creative experience from different perspectives, believing that the dramas explored and innovated in all aspects of themes, content, aesthetics, and technology, combined historical truth and artistic truth, profoundly interpreted the Chinese Communist Party's (中国共产党) role as the mainstay 中流砥柱 (zhōng liú dǐ zhù - "mid-stream pillar," a mainstay or key support) in the national resistance against Japanese aggression, and achieved new breakthroughs in revolutionary historical TV dramas. The birth of these dramas is inseparable from the careful organization and guidance of the management departments, the sense of responsibility and the pursuit of excellence of the main creative teams and production institutions.
Participants stated that to promote the creation of high-quality TV dramas, it is necessary to firmly grasp the correct political direction, public opinion guidance, and value orientation; to always adhere to being people-centered, writing for the people, expressing emotions for the people, and expressing aspirations for the people; to always adhere to upholding integrity and innovation, strengthening creation, and promoting development; and to strengthen technological empowerment, promote the deep integration of culture and technology, and promote cultural inheritance and artistic innovation with new quality productive forces.
Return to TopOn October 19th, the "11th Silk Road International Arts Festival - Today's Silk Road International Art Invitational Exhibition" officially opened in Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西). The exhibition focuses on displaying more than 470 fine art works from 79 countries and regions, covering various art forms such as painting, sculpture, and installations, comprehensively presenting the diverse styles and vigorous vitality of contemporary Silk Road art creation.
The picture shows visitors appreciating artworks at the Shaanxi Art Museum (陕西省美术博物馆).
Xinhua News Agency reporter Zou Jingyi (邹竞一) photographed.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on October 22nd (Reporter Ding Yasong (丁雅诵)) - The Ministry of Education (教育部) recently issued a notice to launch the 3rd National College Student Career Planning Competition. The competition is themed "Building Dreams of Youth with Aspirations in All Directions, Planning the Voyage to Guide the Future," focusing on the goals of "promoting learning through competition, promoting teaching through competition, and promoting employment through competition," striving to create a large classroom to strengthen career education, a large platform to promote talent supply and demand matching, and a large market to serve graduate employment.
The competition is open to students in regular colleges and universities nationwide, with growth and employment tracks for students and a course teaching track for teachers. The growth track is mainly for non-graduating undergraduate and vocational college students, examining their establishment of career development concepts and reasonable setting of career goals, continuous action around achieving goals and continuous optimization of the growth process, improving comprehensive quality and professional ability through learning and practice, and reflecting correct employment concepts. The employment track is for senior undergraduate and vocational college students planning to seek employment and graduate students, examining their practical job-seeking ability, the degree of fit between personal comprehensive quality, professional ability and target occupation, and the adaptability of personal development path to employment market demand. The course teaching track is for college student career development and employment guidance courses offered by regular colleges and universities, examining course construction and innovation, and implementation effectiveness.
The competition will be held from October 2025 to April 2026, adopting a three-level competition system of school competition, provincial competition, and national finals. During the competition, local governments and universities will hold a series of activities such as school-enterprise supply and demand docking, employment education, promoting employment through innovation, and course teaching seminar exchanges.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 田先进
"I thought it was just an internet-famous spot, but I didn't expect to step into 'history'." Standing under the courtyard of Bishan Bookstore (碧山书局), Cheng Mingxia (程铭霞), a tourist from Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), raised her camera. In the lens, sunlight shone through the carved window lattices, casting mottled shadows on the century-old wooden pillars.
In the golden autumn season, many tourists come to Bishan Village (碧山村), Yixian County (黟县), Huangshan City (黄山市), Anhui Province (安徽省), to appreciate the unique charm of the ancient village.
Passing through the village entrance's small shop and turning into a narrow lane paved with bluestone slabs, the white-walled, black-tiled Bishan Bookstore (碧山书局) comes into view. This ancient house was once an ancestral hall of the Qing Dynasty (清代) and became a branch of Librairie Avant-Garde in 2014.
Bishan Bookstore (碧山书局) has completely preserved the original structure of the ancient building. The side rooms converted into bookshelves use movable modules that do not damage the ancient walls and can flexibly display books. The books on the shelves are mostly related to Huizhou (徽州) architecture, culture, and folk customs. In the main hall, the lighting is soft, which not only avoids strong light from damaging the ancient building but also adds a bit of tranquility to reading. The ancient ancestral hall has become a public cultural space, also serving as a link connecting the memories of the villagers and the experiences of the tourists.
As dusk deepens, the fish lantern workshop at the Yunxian (云贤) Study Base becomes lively. "Fish lantern making is a craft passed down from the older generation and is also the cultural code of Bishan Village (碧山村)," said Wang Miaomiao (汪苗苗), a post-90s entrepreneur who returned to her hometown, while guiding tourists in processing bamboo strips and introducing the history of fish lanterns.
Many tourists come here to experience making fish lanterns. When cutting bamboo strips, you must use force along the bamboo grain to make a round arc; the cotton paper needs to be pasted evenly, otherwise the light and shadow will be unbalanced after lighting; the fish scales must be painted with cinnabar paste so that the fish lantern will reveal a warm red light... "When I was young, my grandfather and father made fish lanterns, and now it's our young people's turn," said Wang Miaomiao (汪苗苗). Lighting up the small fish lantern made by oneself and joining the team to parade along the village road, an immersive experience of Huizhou (徽州) culture, is very popular among tourists.
In recent years, Bishan Village (碧山村) has innovated its development ideas, forming distinctive functional areas based on homestay experiences, cultural and creative blocks, ancient scenic tours, study bases, and health and wellness retreats, attracting many tourists. Today, Bishan Village (碧山村) has become a creative village integrating cultural tourism, leisure, and artistic creation. Wang Huaiyuan (汪怀远), Secretary of the Bishan Village (碧山村) Party Committee, introduced that there are currently 42 various homestay restaurants and 11 creative shops in the village. Bishan Bookstore (碧山书局), fish lantern workshops, and other distinctive cultural spaces are adding a moving touch to the development of the countryside.
(Hu Xiaojie (胡晓洁) participated in the writing)
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 常 钦
A real estate ownership certificate is a reassurance for people to live and work in peace and contentment. However, due to historical reasons, some people have lived in their houses for many years but have been unable to obtain this crucial certificate, making "buying a house but not getting the certificate" a major concern for them.
Under the unified deployment of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) has collaborated with multiple departments to implement a series of policies, achieving a significant breakthrough in resolving historical legacy issues in the front-end环节 of real estate registration. Since the beginning of this year, more than 2.3 million sets of historical legacy problem houses have been successfully resolved nationwide, with a cumulative total of more than 23 million sets. This tough battle to obtain certificates for the people has turned the dream of settling down for thousands of families into reality.
Inter-ministerial Coordination, Precise Policies to Solve People's Worries
The historical legacy issues in the front-end环节 of real estate registration are complex, often involving poor coordination and irregularities in multiple环节 such as project approval, construction, transaction, and supervision. It is difficult for a single department to eradicate them. To tackle this "hard bone," an efficient cross-departmental collaborative operation has been fully launched since the beginning of this year.
The first step is to establish a regular inter-ministerial communication and coordination mechanism. Led by the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部), in conjunction with the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局), the Supreme People's Court (最高法) and other relevant departments, an efficient communication platform has been built. Through regular consultations, they jointly study and solve major problems involving cross-departmental issues, ensuring that policy formulation and implementation are consistent, efficient, and coordinated, providing a solid organizational guarantee for resolving the work.
The second is the intensive introduction of precise drip irrigation policies and measures. Adhering to the principle of "what the people care about most, the policy will solve," relevant departments conduct in-depth research and, in response to problems such as houses being seized and mortgaged due to developers' reasons, put forward solutions based on relevant laws and judicial policies.
In response to the seizure of real estate due to real estate companies' reasons, the policy clearly "unbundles" innocent home buyers. According to the "Reply of the Supreme People's Court on Issues Concerning the Protection of the Rights of Consumers of Commercial Housing" (《最高人民法院关于商品房消费者权利保护问题的批复》) (Fa Shi [2023] No. 1 (法释［2023］1号)), for home buyers who have paid all the purchase price (including mortgages), even if their real estate is seized due to the developer's debts, as long as they meet the prescribed conditions, the seizing authority should promptly lift the seizure in accordance with the law. This measure effectively separates the debt risks of ordinary home buyers from those of developers. To prevent it from the source, when the court seizes the developer's land, it should clearly indicate that the sold houses and their corresponding land are not within the scope of the seizure, so as to avoid "accidental injury" to innocent home buyers.
In response to the inability of owners to obtain certificates due to real estate companies mortgaging projects, the policy innovatively proposes a "cancellation by set" solution. That is, for home buyers who purchase for the purpose of residence and have paid the full amount, when applying for a real estate ownership certificate for them, the real estate mortgage registration corresponding to their house will be cancelled simultaneously. This measure breaks the deadlock in the past that "the entire project must be fully repaid" before a certificate can be obtained. In order to protect the legitimate creditor's rights of financial institutions, the policy also designs comprehensive supporting measures, requiring local governments to urge real estate companies to replace mortgages with other assets of sufficient value, or to give priority to using funds exceeding the pre-sale fund supervision quota to repay development loans, so as to achieve a balance between protecting the rights and interests of the people and maintaining financial stability.
Adhere to Principles, Clear Obstacles to Obtaining Certificates
In the practice of resolving historical legacy issues, the principle of "four adherences" has always been貫穿 (guàn chuān - "run through," permeate).
Adhere to obtaining certificates for innocent people, implement the principle of putting the people first, clarify that home buyers should not pay for developers' violations and past regulatory oversights, and do everything possible to clear obstacles to obtaining certificates.
Adhere to government leadership and departmental linkage. Under the unified leadership of local party committees and governments, relevant departments, adhering to the principle of "supplement what is lacking and who approves is responsible," perform their respective duties and closely cooperate to form a strong synergy to resolve problems.
Adhere to a historical attitude and seek truth from facts (实事求是 (shí shì qiú shì - "seek truth from facts," be practical and realistic)), treat historical problems with a problem-solving mindset, do not mechanically apply current standards, and adopt pragmatic and effective policies according to local conditions and times to promote the proper resolution of problems.
Adhere to combining dredging and blocking, and preventing from the source, grasping both the resolution of existing problems and the prevention of incremental problems. While solving old problems, build a long-term mechanism, vigorously promote the "delivery of certificates upon delivery of houses" reform, and eliminate the generation of new problems from the source.
Establish a Mechanism to Prevent New Problems from the Source
With the implementation and effectiveness of a series of policies and measures, positive results have been achieved in resolving the work. The historical legacy problems of more than 23 million houses have been resolved, and a series of related problems such as settlement, children's enrollment, and real estate sales have also been resolved.
What is more far-reaching is that the long-term mechanism for preventing new problems from the source is being accelerated. At present, more than 2,300 counties and cities across the country have implemented the "delivery of certificates upon delivery of new commercial housing" reform, and have issued more than 8.4 million real estate ownership certificates, which has significantly improved the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security.
In the next step, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) will continue to deepen coordination and linkage with relevant departments, strengthen policy guidance and overall coordination, and promote the comprehensive implementation and effectiveness of various measures. It is believed that with the continuous deepening of the resolution work and the continuous improvement of the long-term mechanism, historical legacy issues will eventually be gradually resolved, and the "big red book" will support the dream of settling down for more families.
Return to TopBy: 唐天奕
Every act of kindness deserves to be seen, and every warmth should be passed on.
In Jiaxing (嘉兴), Zhejiang (浙江), the scene of bus driver Jin Lijun (金利军) slowing down to wait for an elderly person to board the bus has warmed countless people online. What is touching is not only his patient wait, but also the gentleness engraved in the details—no honking, no verbal urging, but quietly following, leaving the frail elderly person with ample time. As one netizen said: "This kindness hidden in everyday life is the most healing light in life."
Kindness is deposited in day-to-day perseverance. Jin Lijun (金利军) has been driving this bus route for 11 years. He remembers which stops have elderly passengers regularly waiting, and which times are peak hours for picking up and dropping off children. This route has only one bus, and missing it means waiting at least another half hour. After obtaining the consent of other passengers on the bus, Jin Lijun (金利军) deliberately slowed down, "Slower, wait a little, maybe it will change someone's mood for the day." His words are simple but moving. In the fast-paced life that pursues efficiency, this unhurried wait contains respect and consideration for others, and also conveys warmth to more people.
The slowed-down driving speed interprets the warmth of public service. A sentence, "Our company also says this, to care for the elderly," expresses Jin Lijun's (金利军) sincere heart in serving passengers. The Fourth Branch of Jiaxing Public Transport Co., Ltd. (嘉兴市公共交通有限公司四分公司), where he works, not only explicitly requires drivers to "wait appropriately" for special passengers such as "the elderly and the young," but also uses institutional guarantees to ensure care, making the professional qualities of outstanding employees replicable and inheritable through hardware aging-friendly renovations, driver training, and recognition of outstanding employees.
What also won praise from netizens was the silent waiting of another car—the private car driver behind the bus also slowed down, did not urge, and shared the touching scene they filmed with more people online. Capturing the glimmer of light and recording the beauty in daily life, this car owner completed a warm relay, allowing kindness to ripple out layer by layer, spreading warmth and conveying resonance in a wider space.
Every act of kindness deserves to be seen, and every warmth should be passed on. The reason why this unhurried wait is touching is because we see the kindness of ordinary people and feel the light of heartwarming little things.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦瀚洋
These past few days, a video has warmed the entire internet. In the shot, an elderly woman carrying a cloth bag and a vegetable basket is walking slowly towards a bus stop.
Behind her, a No. 244 bus is moving at an almost walking pace. The elderly woman reaches the bus stop, and the bus arrives "just in time." The elderly woman holds onto the railing and gets on the bus. Only after she is seated does the bus start moving again.
This heartwarming scene took place on a road in Yuxin Town (余新镇), Nanhu District (南湖区), Jiaxing City (嘉兴市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), and was coincidentally filmed by the Lu (陆) family, who were driving behind the bus. "We were following the bus normally when we suddenly noticed it slowing down. We realized it was waiting for the elderly woman," said Mr. Lu's (陆) wife, who recorded the scene with her phone. "Seeing this scene on a cold day warmed my heart."
Jin Lijun (金利军) was somewhat surprised to learn that he had become the heartwarming driver being sought after online.
Fifty-one-year-old Master Jin (金师傅) is from Yuxin Town (余新镇). He has been driving the No. 244 bus since joining the company in 2014 and is very familiar with the route. "I know all the passengers along the route. I know which elderly person likes to sit in the front row and which student needs to catch the 4 p.m. bus after school," he said.
Jin Lijun (金利军) said that the elderly woman in the video often takes the bus with vegetables she has grown herself, and he has remembered her over time. If the elderly woman misses this bus, she has to wait another 40 minutes. "At the time, I thought: I'll wait slowly, you come slowly," Jin Lijun (金利军) said. "There were many passengers on the bus that day, but it wasn't rush hour, so I told everyone to wait patiently because an elderly person needed to get on the bus. Everyone understood." In fact, this kind of waiting has long become a tacit understanding. In Jiaxing (嘉兴), buses are not only a means of transportation that "leaves on time" but also a service window that "waits for people to sit down."
"The company requires drivers to slow down, wait, and take care of special passengers such as the elderly and children," said Dai Hong (戴宏), duty manager of the First Team of the Fourth Branch of Jiaxing Public Transport Co., Ltd. (嘉兴市公共交通有限公司) where Jin Lijun (金利军) works.
"Appropriate waiting" is explicitly written into Jiaxing (嘉兴) bus's service standards. "This 'appropriate' is very particular about working methods," said Dai Hong (戴宏). "We require drivers to judge according to the actual situation, observe whether pedestrians next to the station want to take the bus, whether they are trying to catch the bus, and at the same time take into account the rights and interests of other passengers on the bus." To this end, everyone has summarized the "three looks" principle: look at age, look at items, and look at gait. Jin Lijun (金利军) integrates these standards into his daily service, neither disappointing those who are rushing to catch the bus nor making passengers wait too long.
Return to TopThis newspaper Fuzhou (福州) October 22nd (Reporter Fu Wen (付文)) The Second Fujian Province Social Workers' Practical Skills Competition was recently held in Sanming City (三明市). As an important brand event in the field of social work services in Fujian Province (福建省), this competition built an exchange platform for professional social workers to showcase their skills and exchange techniques. The registration scale increased by 69.8% year-on-year, attracting a total of 1,554 certified social workers and 518 teams to participate.
After selection, 33 outstanding teams were finally determined to advance to the provincial finals. At the final site, the contestants launched an all-round competition around three stages: theoretical examination, project roadshow, and case analysis.
In recent years, the policy system for the construction of social work professional talent team in Fujian Province (福建省) has been continuously improved, the talent team has continued to grow, the service platform has been gradually consolidated, and the service field has been effectively expanded. Fujian Province (福建省) has built a social work professional talent team with a scale of 110,000 people, including 89,000 certified social workers. The number of certified social workers per 10,000 people and the number of senior social workers rank among the top in the country. The vast number of social workers play an active role in participating in grassroots social governance, building harmonious labor relations, preventing and resolving social conflicts, maintaining social harmony and stability, and creating a social governance pattern of co-construction, co-governance and sharing.
This competition was sponsored by the Fujian Provincial Federation of Trade Unions (福建省总工会) and the Social Work Department of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee (福建省委社会工作部).
Return to TopSince 2025, Fujin City (富锦市), Jiamusi City (佳木斯市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) has focused on "enterprise needs," activating the power of development through resource integration, process optimization, and problem-solving, and promoting the county's economy to move steadily on the track of high-quality development.
Targeted policies to "unleash and empower" enterprise development
In order to help enterprises more conveniently and accurately match benefit-enterprise policies, Fujin City (富锦市) compiled the "Fujin City (富锦市) Policy Compilation to Support the High-Quality Development of the Private Economy," covering five major types such as financial and tax support and technological innovation, covering the entire life cycle of enterprises, and helping enterprises accurately connect with policies. At the same time, relevant industry authorities organize monthly government-business exchange activities. Since 2025, 13 activities have been carried out, receiving 76 enterprises and solving 125 problems.
In response to the "difficult and expensive financing" problems of small and micro enterprises, Fujin City (富锦市) has implemented a coordination mechanism to support the financing of small and micro enterprises, formed a professional team to investigate needs, and guided financial institutions to launch 50 characteristic credit products. Since the beginning of this year, the balance of inclusive small and micro loans has reached 1.95 billion yuan, of which 1.22 billion yuan are credit loans, effectively alleviating financing pressure.
In addition, Fujin City (富锦市) has formulated a system for government cadres to be responsible for enterprises, carried out three rounds of visits and services to enterprises by relevant responsible persons, updated the directory and archives of 131 cadres responsible for 384 enterprises, solved 70 problems such as infrastructure support and talent introduction, and coordinated with Xiangyu Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (象屿生物科技有限公司) to solve the problem of damaged factory roads in less than half a month.
Optimize services to allow enterprises to develop "like a fish in water"
Taking the Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) Service Enterprise Efficiency Improvement Breakthrough Year Action in 2025 as an opportunity, Fujin City (富锦市) established an offline enterprise service center and an online platform to build a "1+X+N" enterprise service network (1 enterprise service center, 15 branch centers, and 55 entrepreneur service offices). Government departments took the initiative to visit and have cumulatively solved 8,458 enterprise problems. The relevant experience of the "1+X+N" enterprise service system covering the city was published in the Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) "Special Action Work Bulletin on Optimizing the Business Environment."
Fujin City (富锦市) simplified the approval process, promoted measures such as acceptance with missing documents, and increased the efficiency of market access by 15 percentage points, adding 3,648 new business entities. At the same time, it optimized project approval, promoted 5 projects to "start construction upon land acquisition," opened a 12345 government service hotline enterprise service special seat, and solved 58 enterprise problems.
In response to the employment needs of enterprises, Fujin City (富锦市) built a "online + offline + grassroots linkage" recruitment system, carried out live broadcasts, special recruitment fairs, and mobilized township, street community coordinators and grid personnel to promote positions, and established a three-level training mechanism. During the spring plowing season this year, Heilongjiang Gengshili Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. (黑龙江省耕食利农业科技有限公司) had a shortage of agricultural machinery operators. The Fujin City (富锦市) Entrepreneurship and Employment Service Center helped recruit 72 certified personnel, ensuring the needs of spring plowing.
Attracting large investments to "accumulate momentum" for industrial development
Fujin City (富锦市) regards investment promotion as a key project, and established a leading group headed by the main leaders of the municipal party committee and the municipal government to build an investment promotion system of "municipal leaders taking the lead, departmental linkage, and park implementation." Since 2025, the main leaders of the four municipal teams have gone out for investment promotion 18 times, inspected 30 enterprises, carried out 40 leadership packages and 20 consultation meetings, solved more than 30 problems, and promoted the rapid landing of projects.
The 10-square-kilometer built-up area of Heilongjiang Fujin Economic Development Zone (黑龙江富锦经济开发区) has achieved "seven connections and one leveling," and the basic supporting facilities are perfect; at the same time, it is also promoting the completion of a number of supporting facilities, and planning new projects simultaneously to further reduce enterprise costs.
Fujin City (富锦市) implements a "five-one" work model for key industrial projects (one key project, one service team, one municipal leader, one work ledger, and one package to the end), providing full-process attentive service. In the construction of the 500,000-ton trehalose project, a promotion group was established, and more than 10 functional departments answered questions online, solved more than 20 problems such as site backfilling and temporary electricity and water access, and planned ahead for the guarantee of production factors.
Data source: Publicity Department of the CPC Fujin Municipal Committee (中共富锦市委宣传部)
Return to TopThis year, mass sports events have surged in popularity. The "Su Chao" (苏超) quickly became a hit, and "City Super Leagues" ("城超") have sprung up all over the country. The "Zhe BA" (浙BA) injected a sense of technology into the arena, enhancing the viewing experience. The "Yu Pai" (豫排) reignited the spirit of women's volleyball, inspiring enthusiasm for participation. Starting today, this edition launches a series of reports on "Observations on Mass Sports Events," exploring the unique paths to promote national fitness and develop the sports economy, based on the popular practice of mass sports events in various regions.
-- Editor
On October 18th and 19th, two semi-final matches of the Jiangsu Provincial City Football League ("Su Chao") (江苏省城市足球联赛（“苏超”)) were decided by penalty shootouts. Taizhou Team (泰州队) and Nantong Team (南通队) will meet in the final on November 1st. The total audience of nearly 100,000 for the two semi-finals, as well as the countless topics outside the stadium, further reflect the popularity of this mass sports event.
Since the beginning of this year, "City Super Leagues" in many places have become a phenomenon in Chinese football. Driven by the "Su Chao," the "Xiang Chao" (湘超), "Yu Chao" (渝超), "Chuan Chao" (川超), "Liao Chao" (辽超), and others have successively joined the mass football event landscape. According to statistics, no less than 10 provinces and cities across the country have now held city leagues. The "City Super League," with its basic model of "sports + culture and tourism," is attracting high attention with its rich content and topics.
Can the "Ticket Stub Economy" Be Sustained?
The "Su Chao," which has already held 84 matches, has had more than 2.37 million spectators attend the games, with an average of 28,000 people per game.
The first semi-final on October 18th at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center (江苏南京奥体中心) welcomed 61,565 spectators, breaking the "Su Chao" single-game attendance record for the sixth consecutive time. Through a low-ticket price strategy and a model of universal participation, the "Su Chao" has activated the consumption vitality of the integration of culture, sports, tourism, and commerce. A single ticket stub has leveraged urban cultural and tourism consumption. According to estimates by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Commerce (江苏省商务厅), the "Su Chao" has achieved a leverage effect of "1 yuan ticket driving 7.3 yuan in surrounding consumption."
At the beginning of the season, the "Su Chao" had only 6 sponsors. After several rounds of matches, the huge traffic attracted enthusiastic responses from brands. According to the list announced by the organizing committee on September 28th, the total number of "Su Chao" sponsors has risen to 35.
With the successful case of the "Su Chao" in front, the "Chuan Chao" (川超), which opened in late September, should not be underestimated. On the opening day, the football carnival and auto show area outside the Shuangliu Sports Center (双流体育中心) in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), were bustling with activity. The carnival's revenue exceeded 4 million yuan, and the sales of catering stores within a 1-kilometer radius of the stadium increased by an average of more than 15%. The auto show area sold 582 new and used cars, with a total sales volume of approximately 108 million yuan. "'Chuan Chao' is a national participation event and an exploration of the integration of culture, sports, and tourism," said Xiao Ting (肖婷), chief planner of the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (四川省文旅厅). Sichuan will focus on the host cities of the "Chuan Chao" and issue a series of gift packages of "event tickets + scenic spot tickets + accommodation discounts." It is estimated that this round of gift package discounts will exceed 50 million yuan.
The "Liao Chao" (辽超) matches held in Huludao City (葫芦岛市) and Benxi City (本溪市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省) in mid-October both experienced "sold out in seconds" when tickets were released, with five to six thousand people watching the games live. Wang Liang (王亮), deputy director of the Liaoning Provincial Football Sports Center (辽宁省足球运动中心) and secretary-general of the Liaoning Provincial Football Association (辽宁省足球协会), said: "'Liao Chao' must reflect its own characteristics and find the 'event +' that best suits it. Various regions are organizing ticket stub economy-themed activities, creating the 'Follow the Games to Tour Liaoning' brand route, and linking up with business districts, restaurants, scenic spots, and other places to launch cross-scene discounts, transforming single consumption into multi-scene consumption."
Yao Zhenyan (姚振彦), chairman of Zhongping Sports (中平体育), believes that the success of "Su Chao" and other "City Super Leagues" is due to the model innovation and resource integration promoted by the government, building a traffic entrance and consumption connection point through low ticket prices, and its sustainability far exceeds the short-term subsidy model. "In the long run, the government's role will gradually change from 'hosting events' to 'building platforms,' and sponsors and enterprises can also shift from simple sponsorship to integration into the scene, thereby achieving a win-win situation," said Yao Zhenyan.
Attracting National Participation and Generating Resonance
Not long ago, Cape Verde (佛得角), an African country with a population of just over 500,000, historically qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. According to reports, the love of football permeates the country - almost every island has its own football league, with audiences ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 people. Such a league has driven the attention of the entire nation and society to football, and various resources have followed.
Looking at China, many "City Super Leagues" are also making the same efforts.
Trying every means to create a festival of national participation. Taking "Chuan Chao" as an example, the team emblems and names of many teams are openly solicited from the public. The Chengdu Team (成都队) emblem, which debuted at the opening game, stood out from hundreds of submissions, using the Sun Bird (太阳神鸟) as a design element, symbolizing that the team will promote the spread of regional culture with excellent on-field performance. The team names of various cities also fully reflect the characteristics of regional culture: Leshan (乐山) is famous for its cuisine, so the team is called the "Very Tasty Team" (味道非常队); Ya'an (雅安) is the "hometown" of giant pandas, so the team is named "Mo Mo Team" (貊貊队), using the ancient name of giant pandas.
The participation of ordinary people is the key to the sustainable development of events. Among the more than 500 participating players in the "Su Chao," more than 65% are ordinary practitioners such as teachers, programmers, and deliverymen. The video of Dai Hu (戴虎), a 39-year-old village branch secretary, scoring the 100th goal of the league went viral across the internet. The story of "stars coming from around you" triggered strong emotional resonance among the audience.
The vigorous vitality of the "City Super League" also comes from its deep integration with urban development and community life, and the event is transformed into a link to activate urban resources. Recently, the "Consumption Tracking Survey Report on 'Su Chao'" released by the Jiangsu Investigation Team of the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局江苏调查总队) showed that more than 90% of residents said they felt the positive impact of the event on urban culture and sports, of which 69.3% of residents reflected that it enhanced their sense of identity and pride in local culture, and 50.2% of residents believed that the main reason for the popularity of "Su Chao" is its strong grassroots nature and its compliance with the needs of the masses.
Letting people regain their love for football and gradually form a systematic and positive football culture is also the preciousness of the "City Super League."
How Can the Future of the "City Super League" Be More Exciting?
What will the "Su Chao" be like next year?
As of now, the organizing committee has not yet announced the competition rules for next year, but the new rules and sponsorship matters for the new season have been announced to the public. How to make the event more and more exciting? This is a question that "Su Chao" needs to think about seriously.
Recently, the Jiangsu Provincial Government's executive meeting reviewed documents such as the "Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the Event Economy and Boosting Sports and Leisure Consumption." The meeting proposed to continue to expand the spillover effect of the city football league, enhance the supply of high-quality sports events, cultivate event brands with great social influence and high popularity, promote the deep integration of events and consumption, and promote the high-quality development of the event economy and the sports industry.
At the end of September, Xu Qiuhong (许秋红), director of the Competitive Sports Department of the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau (江苏省体育局竞技体育处), said that for the "Su Chao," the city attribute will be an important identification standard for player selection, and the event will add relevant regulations on "young players playing" to encourage more young people to step onto the field, "stirring up higher waves in the 'Su Chao' arena." Since October 11th, the Huai'an City Football Team (淮安市足球队) has begun to openly recruit and select outstanding football players across the country who meet the localization conditions.
A relevant person in charge of the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau recently stated that the organizing committee will further focus on the needs of the masses and social value, and strive to advance the start date from mid-May to the "May Day" holiday to ensure that the competition period covers the "May Day" and "National Day" holidays, so that fans can watch high-quality events during the holidays.
At present, although the "Su Chao," "Gan Chao" (赣超), "Liao Chao," and other competitions are nearing their end, there are still other "City Super Leagues" constantly "launching new ones." According to the Hainan Provincial Football Association (海南省足球协会), the Hainan Provincial City Football League ("Qiong Chao") (海南省城市足球联赛（“琼超”)) will start on October 25th. The "Qiong Chao" has 18 cities and counties across the province participating, and the event adopts a home-and-away system. The competition will span 3 months and consist of 79 matches. The Hainan Football Association said that fans from all over the country can go south in winter to enjoy a unique experience of "watching football games in short sleeves," making football tourism a new driving force in Hainan's winter tourism market.
On October 10th, the "Yunnan Provincial City Football League and Plateau Football Challenge Recruitment Announcement" (云南省城市足球联赛及高原足球挑战赛招商总代理招募公告) released by the Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau (云南省体育局) showed that the "Dian Chao" (滇超) will be held from the end of November this year to the end of July next year. The 16 prefectures (cities) under Yunnan Province will each form a team to participate, and each will set up a home stadium.
Industry insiders believe that the "City Super League," as a new type of event, is still in the stage of cultivation and exploration in terms of its ecology and model. It needs both the escort of policies and efforts to find a sustainable development path to avoid being a **昙花一现** (tán huā yī xiàn - "ephemeral as a night-blooming cereus," a flash in the pan; something that is short-lived).
At the same time, the explosive growth of events will undoubtedly provide more football practitioners with a stage to show themselves. Yao Zhenyan analyzed: "The popularity of the 'City Super League' has a huge impact on young people, and may even drive the development of social youth training institutions. Once a mature model is formed, it will play an important role in improving China's football governance system and cultivating professional talents in refereeing, competition, and support."
(Our reporters Chen Chenxi (陈晨曦), Bai Guangdi (白光迪), Song Haoxin (宋豪新), and Liu Hongchao (刘洪超))
This issue is coordinated by: Wang Bo (王博)
Layout design: Zhang Danfeng (张丹峰)
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The success of "Su Chao" is rooted in its unique regional culture, and those relatable "regional memes" make it stand out among many events. If other "City Chaos" blindly copy it, they are likely to be 水土不服 (shuǐ tǔ bù fú - "unaccustomed to a new environment," to be unaccustomed to a new environment and thus fall ill; to not acclimatize). Judging from practice, "Gan Chao" deeply explores its red gene, "Xiang Chao" plays with popular variety show memes, and "Qiong Chao" highlights its winter tourism advantages, which is precisely how they have accurately identified their own characteristics. This is just like cooking delicious dishes; the ingredients may be similar, but the flavor must be unique in order to attract diners from all directions.
Beyond the excitement and bustle of the event, it is also necessary to calculate the economic benefits. Fully explore the comprehensive value of the event, from tickets and broadcasts to tourism, catering, merchandise, and so on, constantly expanding the connotation and extension of the event economy, so that it can become a lever to drive local economic development, which can be said to be able to receive the "huge traffic" and serve up a good meal.
The "City Chaos" is blooming in many places, and harmony without uniformity, with each being beautiful in its own way, is wisdom. While it is important to learn from successful experiences, it is even more important to innovate in the learning process and surpass in the imitation process, so as to cook up your own "signature dish" in this "super" competition.
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Early in the morning on October 16th, the cold chain logistics park of Guangzhou Agricultural Products International Supply Chain Co., Ltd. (广东省广州农产国际供应链有限公司) in Guangdong (广东省), Guangzhou (广州) was bustling with vehicles. As the general warehouse for athlete food in the Guangzhou (广州) competition zone of the 15th National Games, boxes of rigorously tested eggs, milk, meat, seasonings, and other ingredients for athletes were being shipped out from here, transported by cold chain logistics vehicles to the Hong Kong (香港) competition zone.
"A total of 19 varieties of ingredients will arrive at several Hong Kong (香港) hotels where the athletes are staying in succession that afternoon," said Bian Xunpeng (卞勋朋), head of Guangzhou Agricultural Products International Supply Chain Co., Ltd. (广州农产国际供应链有限公司), to reporters. He expects that all athlete ingredients for the Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) competition zones will be delivered by the end of October.
Why are the athlete ingredients for the Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) competition zones supplied by Guangzhou (广州)?
This National Games is the first national comprehensive sports event jointly hosted by Guangdong (广东), Hong Kong (香港), and Macau (澳门). The Guangdong (广东) competition zone executive committee coordinated the organization of six major categories of ingredients for athletes, selected 38 high-quality suppliers from 7 provinces, and established a full-chain food safety and food-borne stimulant control system. In May of this year, the Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) competition zones successively contacted the Guangzhou (广州) competition zone, hoping to purchase athlete ingredients through the Guangzhou (广州) general warehouse. The Guangdong (广东) competition zone executive committee agreed to this request.
"These six major categories of ingredients are mainly related to food safety and the prevention and control of food-borne stimulants," Bian Xunpeng (卞勋朋) introduced. The Guangzhou (广州) general warehouse fully leverages its advantages in centralized procurement and distribution, charging the Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) competition zones for ingredients at the unified purchase price. In addition, the Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) competition zones and the Guangzhou (广州) competition zone have achieved "the same batch of procurement, the same batch of testing." Only ingredients that pass the test can be uniformly and centrally distributed. To ensure efficient customs clearance of ingredients, the Guangdong Branch of the General Administration of Customs (海关总署广东分署) led Guangzhou Customs (广州海关), Shenzhen Customs (深圳海关), and Gongbei Customs (拱北海关) to implement a special regulatory plan for the six major categories of athlete ingredients supplied to the Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) competition zones, and guided food companies in export declaration.
The safe ingredients arriving directly from Guangzhou (广州) to the Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) competition zones are a vivid practice of the 15th National Games deepening regional coordination and open cooperation in hosting the games. To successfully host the 15th National Games, Guangdong (广东), Hong Kong (香港), and Macau (澳门) have established a linkage mechanism, with closer interaction in collaborative hosting and other aspects.
Guangzhou (广州), hosting the National Games for the third time, took the test matches and preliminary matches as an opportunity to strengthen practical collaboration and efficiently complete the reception of Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) athletes, following up on the entire process from accommodation arrangements and catering support to training connections. "Colleagues from Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) have come to observe the Guangzhou (广州) competition zone's hosting of the games many times. Events such as the U16 women's football match have been recognized by everyone, laying a good foundation for the synchronized preparation of the three regions," introduced Xie Shuibin (谢水彬), Executive Deputy Minister of the Liaison Department of the Executive Committee of the 15th National Games and the Paralympic Games and Special Olympic Games in Guangzhou (十五运会和残特奥会广州赛区执委会联络部).
To do a good job in hosting the games with an open door, Guangdong (广东), Hong Kong (香港), and Macau (澳门) have carried out many friendship activities. The Guangzhou (广州) competition zone created the "穗港（澳）同心·共筑全运" series of activities, launching more than 30 distinctive collaborative activities such as the National Games Healthy Run, badminton invitation matches, and lion dance cultural performances, using sports as a medium and culture as a bridge to drive the three regions to jointly integrate into the atmosphere of the National Games.
As the opening of the 15th National Games draws closer, reporters learned that most of the opening ceremony programs will be jointly completed by Guangdong (广东), Hong Kong (香港), and Macau (澳门), using Guangdong (广东), Hong Kong (香港), and Macau (澳门) characteristic intangible cultural heritage and traditional sports elements such as Chinese martial arts, dragon and lion dances, and Tai Chi to showcase the Greater Bay Area's (大湾区) same roots and mutual promotion in the field of sports to the world. "Using higher artistic standards and technological creativity to promote mutual learning and integration of Lingnan culture (岭南文化) and Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门) culture, we will present a unique visual feast to the global audience," said Lang Kun (郎昆), general director of the opening ceremony of the 15th National Games and professor at Shenzhen University (深圳大学).
Return to TopThis newspaper Macao (澳门) October 22nd (Reporter Fu Zimei (富子梅)) The 2025 FIBA 3x3 Macao (澳门) Masters recently concluded successfully. This event is a warm-up for the National Games (全运会) 3x3 basketball event, further creating a warm atmosphere for sports events in Macao (澳门), allowing residents and tourists to experience the sporting charm of Macao (澳门).
It is understood that this event is the highest-level and highest-scoring 3x3 basketball event in the International Basketball Federation's event system. This year's World Tour season has been launched in various cities since April and landed in Macao (澳门) in October. A total of 16 teams from all over the world participated in this competition, and the championship was won by the Lugano team from Switzerland.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on October 22nd (Reporter Shi Fang (施芳)) The opening ceremony of the 2025 World Artistic Skating Championships was held recently in Yanqing District (延庆区), Beijing (北京). This year's championships will last from October 17th to 30th, with a total of 4 groups for young men and women, and adult men and women. There are 8 events: freestyle skating, single-row freestyle skating, single roller skating dance, double roller skating dance, pair skating, four-person show, formation skating, and small/large group show. A total of 23 gold medals will be produced, attracting more than 900 athletes from nearly 40 countries and regions to participate.
The World Artistic Skating Championships are the international event with the highest competitive level and widest influence in the global artistic skating field. It has been held for 68 sessions so far. This event is the first time that China has hosted a single World Artistic Skating Championship.
Return to TopIn cycling races, different colored leader jerseys have different meanings, intuitively telling the audience which rider is leading in a particular points classification.
For example, in the 2025 Tour of Guangxi (环广西) UCI WorldTour, there are four leader jerseys: the red jersey, the blue jersey, the polka dot jersey, and the white jersey.
The red jersey symbolizes the overall lead and is the focus of the race, a reward for the rider with the least total time in the entire multi-day race.
The blue jersey symbolizes the "Sprint King," the goal of countless speed-type riders, who earn points by placing in intermediate sprint points and stage finishes.
The polka dot jersey symbolizes the "King of the Mountains," an award given to the rider who performs best at the climbing points.
The white jersey symbolizes the "Best Young Rider," an exclusive honor for young riders. Unlike honors such as "Sprint King" and "King of the Mountains" that focus on specific abilities, the competition for the white jersey runs throughout the event, more comprehensively testing the rider's overall strength and future potential.
(Reported by Wang Liang (王亮), reporter of this newspaper)
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As dawn breaks, at the foot of Qingxiu Mountain (青秀山) in Nanning (南宁), Guangxi (广西), cycling enthusiasts from all over the country gathered here to participate in a unique mass cycling challenge. Donning helmets and goggles, Wang Jiahao (王嘉豪), a cyclist from Shandong (山东), said, "Today, I'm going to experience what it feels like to be a professional cyclist!"
A few days ago, the final stage of the 2025 Tour of Guangxi (环广西) UCI World Tour road cycling race concluded in Nanning (南宁), and the mass challenge race also came to a successful end. He Jin (何金), the person in charge of the mass challenge race, introduced that this year's event matched the World Tour's six stages for the first time, and added six mass challenge races, with a total competition mileage of 327.9 kilometers. The route ranged from coastal flat roads to hilly mountains, connecting six cities in Guangxi (广西).
With the morning light, Wang Jiahao (王嘉豪) successfully reached the finish line, "The scenery along the way is beautiful, the event organization is thoughtful, and especially the top-ranked mass participants can also stand on the podium, which is very rewarding." According to the organizing committee's statistics, this event attracted more than 1,600 participants, and cyclists stepped onto the same track as the World Tour, feeling the charm of cycling.
The wonderful experience is not only on the track. Zhang Jingkun (张京坤), a rider who participated in the Tour of Guangxi (环广西) mass challenge for the second time, said that this time he and more than 20 cycling friends participated together, not only enjoying the fun of cycling, but also deeply experiencing the local cuisine and Zhuang (壮) ethnic customs. "In recent years, the popularity of cycling in China has continued to rise, and the mass challenge race allows more people to have the opportunity to experience professional events," said Huang Gang (黄刚), vice chairman of the Guangxi Cycling Association (广西自行车协会).
In addition to competition, the organizing committee is also constantly exploring innovation. The event introduced artificial intelligence technology for the first time, opening up new scenarios for the integration of sports and technology, and improving organizational efficiency and viewing experience. For example, users only need to upload a front-facing portrait photo on the official mini-program to instantly generate an exclusive "Tour of Guangxi (环广西) Cartoon Knight" image of the event poster. The poster can also be personalized according to the cultural style of the start and end cities of each stage, allowing participants to "cloud tour" the beautiful scenery of Guangxi (广西).
At the same time, the organizing committee launched the Tour of Guangxi (环广西) Sports Consumption Festival for the first time, carried out a series of activities of "Watching the World Tour, Enjoying Guangxi (广西)", launched co-branded cultural and creative products, and opened e-commerce live broadcasts to help "Guipin (桂品) go overseas," and promote the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism to a new level.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Shanghai on October 22nd (Reporter: Ji Juesu (季觉苏)) From October 17th to 21st, the 2025 International Jump Rope Masters Tournament was held in Baoshan District (宝山区), Shanghai (上海市). The competition attracted over 200 jump rope masters from 12 countries and regions to compete on the same stage, including nearly 60 overseas athletes.
This competition included the Masters Tournament, Challenge Tournament, etc. Chinese young player Lu Yanfen (卢琰芬) broke two tournament records in the 30-second single rope jump and the 3-minute single rope jump. Chinese athlete Zhang Chengwei (张城玮), who previously won the individual freestyle championship at the 2025 World Jump Rope Championships, won the men's title with an outstanding performance. Chinese teenagers Han Zimo (韩子墨) and Ouyang Yaoke (欧阳瑶珂) won the Masters Tournament championship in the Junior A group, respectively.
As one of the highlights of the event, the National Jump Rope Carnival covered sports markets, check-in games, event peripherals, and other content. The event also specially created a "Jump Rope + Intangible Cultural Heritage" experience, showcasing local intangible cultural heritage projects such as Cai's Paper Cutting and cloth art collage.
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In northeastern Africa, the White Nile meanders northward, nourishing the farmland and people on both banks, and witnessing the conflicts and sufferings on this land. The Republic of South Sudan, on the banks of the great river, is the youngest country in the world. In January 2011, under the intervention of Western external forces, a referendum was held in the southern region of Sudan, deciding to secede from Sudan. On July 9 of the same year, the Republic of South Sudan was officially declared independent, becoming the 54th country in Africa and the 193rd member state of the United Nations. Fourteen years have passed, and South Sudan has developed amidst fragility and turmoil, while suffering from various challenges such as political strife, natural disasters, and external interference. A reporter from this newspaper recently set foot on this land again to experience the difficult development process of the local area.
Infrastructure and economic construction are gradually recovering.
As the car travels on the road from Juba International Airport (朱巴国际机场), the capital of South Sudan, to the city center, some new buildings on both sides are particularly eye-catching, and the vitality shown by street commercial activities is also impressive. Even in extremely difficult circumstances, the South Sudanese government has completed or advanced some key infrastructure projects. At present, the renovation project of Juba International Airport (朱巴国际机场) has completed the upgrading of the runway and the construction of a modern terminal, greatly improving its operational capabilities. With the support of international organizations such as the World Bank and some countries, South Sudan has also launched road reconstruction projects connecting Juba (朱巴) with important surrounding towns. Many roads have become smoother and more modern, facilitating trade and personnel exchanges between urban and rural areas.
The new office building of the Central Bank of South Sudan (南苏丹中央银行) headquarters, constructed by China Shandong Hi-Speed Group (中国山东高速集团), was completed and put into use on July 8, 2024. Its modern design and glass curtain wall appearance have become a local landmark. The *South Sudan National News* commented that as a new landmark in South Sudan, the Central Bank (中央银行) headquarters building symbolizes development and hope, "This is not only a financial activity center, but also represents an important step for South Sudan towards modernization." On July 1, the main structure capping ceremony of the second phase of the Juba Teaching Hospital (朱巴教学医院) project, aided by China, was held. This modern building will witness the advancement of South Sudan's medical and health undertakings.
A report released by the African Development Bank in 2025 predicts that South Sudan's economy will gradually recover, and the economic growth rate is expected to reach 4% in 2025. Many experts believe that the prerequisite for this optimistic prediction is the continued increase in the country's oil exports and strong support from the international community. South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (基尔) stated that "vigorously promoting the diversification of the economy and striving to explore diversified development paths," emphasizing that "the future growth points lie in promoting agriculture, mining, and infrastructure construction." To this end, the South Sudanese government has launched a ten-year strategic development plan (2026-2036), aiming to enhance its independent development capabilities and strive to build a stable and prosperous country.
92% of the population still lives below the extreme poverty line.
"The abundant oil underfoot and the life-giving White Nile may become the source of South Sudan's path to affluence and tranquility. However, this land that has experienced many hardships is still turbulent." A recent report published by "Africanews" believes that South Sudan is uniquely endowed with resources, with proven oil reserves of 4.7 billion barrels, and rich reserves of rare metals. It also has abundant water resources and great potential for agricultural development, but is trapped in the "resource curse." At present, the country's oil revenue accounts for nearly 90% of its fiscal revenue, but there is not a single oil refinery in the country, and oil pipelines must pass through Sudanese territory. A report released by the International Monetary Fund in December last year stated that affected by the decline in oil exports and exchange rate depreciation, South Sudan's economy shrank by 5.8% in 2023, and the inflation rate remained high. The seventh edition of the "South Sudan Economic Monitoring Report" released by the World Bank in March this year shows that in 2024, at least 92% of the 11 million people in South Sudan live below the extreme poverty line, that is, the vast majority of people live on less than $2.15 per day.
For a country sitting on abundant oil resources, this data is particularly glaring. In Juba (朱巴), simple adobe houses are everywhere, many roads are still dirt roads, and there are still no traffic lights on the streets. At the hotel where the reporter stayed, the power went out several times a day, and the staff said, "We are used to it." At a market in Juba (朱巴), a stall owner said to the reporter with a wry smile that the price of corn flour has doubled again in half a year, "Many people cannot afford the most basic food, and many people are displaced. There are abundant resources here, but we cannot feed ourselves. There is a huge gap between ideals and reality."
On the day South Sudan declared independence, the reporter was at the scene for an interview. At that time, colorful flags were flying in the streets of Juba (朱巴), and people were singing and dancing. A woman holding a baby in her arms excitedly told the reporter that the hard days were finally over, and she looked forward to a new chapter in her life. However, in this interview 14 years later, it was difficult for the majority of people the reporter encountered to show the bright smiles they had back then.
As the youngest country in the world, South Sudan's political process is destined not to be achieved overnight. At present, there are various political factions in the country, conflicts continue, and the security situation in Upper Nile State and other places is unstable. In addition, the prolonged conflict in neighboring Sudan and its continued spillover, the cross-border flow of armed personnel, and the illegal dispersal of light and small arms are becoming increasingly prominent, posing huge pressure on South Sudan's border control and domestic security. After the signing of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, the South Sudanese coalition government was on the verge of collapse several times. In March 2025, the country's First Vice President Riek Machar (马沙尔) was placed under house arrest, casting a shadow over the path to political reconciliation. A United Nations report shows that in the first nine months of 2025, 1,854 South Sudanese civilians have died in various conflicts, an increase of 59% compared with the same period last year. This year, the country has also suffered the worst floods in decades.
At a refugee camp on the outskirts of Juba (朱巴), the reporter saw a mother named Maria (玛利亚) distributing a bowl of thin porridge mixed with a few wild vegetable leaves to her children. She softly told the reporter: "People here are eating one meal without knowing where the next one will come from. We once thought that independence would bring a prosperous life, but now it seems that this is just a luxury." At another refugee camp in Jonglei State, a teacher who used to teach in middle school sighed to the reporter: "We thought independence was the end, but we didn't expect it was just a change of battlefield."
"The ultimate destiny of the country must be in its own hands."
A United Nations report believes that the proliferation of political factions, the intensification of ethnic conflicts, the weakness of governance structures, the lack of national identity, and the disorder and unfair distribution of public resources have become the deep-seated driving forces for South Sudan's continued turmoil.
Egyptian Alexandria University political science professor Khairi (哈伊利) told reporters that since its independence, South Sudan has been difficult to get rid of being caught up in geopolitical fate, "At the beginning, the United States and other Western countries tried their best to encourage South Sudan's independence, but when this 'newborn' began to learn to walk, the original 'midwives' left. Today, South Sudan is still mired in turmoil and poverty." The United States has repeatedly publicly expressed "deep disappointment" with South Sudanese leaders, criticizing all parties for lacking the political will to achieve peace. Khairi (哈伊利) believes that if South Sudan wants to get rid of the fate of being a "political chessboard," promote internal reconciliation, improve governance capabilities, and strive to transform resources into people's livelihood and well-being, it must overcome several hurdles, "The ultimate destiny of a country must be in its own hands."
The African Union and the United Nations have repeatedly advocated the establishment of a special judicial mechanism in South Sudan to eliminate historical grievances, promote reconciliation among different tribes, promote national reconciliation, and promote national development, but so far the differences and contradictions among the various factions are difficult to eliminate, and the reconciliation process has been repeatedly delayed. South Sudan Juba University (朱巴大学) political scientist Baha (巴哈) told reporters that South Sudan's difficult development process shows that national independent development is a long test of autonomous exploration and governance construction, "Only by establishing a relatively stable and inclusive political order, different political factions abandon their previous suspicions, focus on the country's major cause, unite to develop the economy, and transform abundant resources into people's livelihood and well-being through institutional construction, will this land be full of vitality and hope."
The reporter saw that in this long-term turbulent and dangerous area, the officers and soldiers of the Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) (中国赴南苏丹（朱巴）维和步兵营) are sticking to their posts day and night, building a life barrier to protect civilian safety and regional stability. On the front line of saving lives and healing the wounded, the "white angels" of the Chinese medical team (中国医疗队) alleviate the suffering of local people in their daily diagnosis and treatment, and are committed to improving South Sudan's medical and health level. Many local people told reporters with emotion that they deeply feel the sincerity and friendship of the Chinese soldiers and medical staff, and will not forget the selfless help of Chinese friends.
(Reported from Juba)
Illustration: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟)
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The 2025 Busworld Europe was recently held in Brussels, Belgium. Approximately 550 companies from around the world showcased their innovative achievements, including zero-emission complete vehicles, intelligent transportation solutions, and next-generation batteries, collectively demonstrating the latest advancements in the electrification and digitalization of public transportation. In terms of the number of exhibitors, China ranked second with over 80 companies. Chinese automotive companies prominently displayed a variety of new energy buses and pure electric component solutions, including batteries, motors, electronic controls, and electric drive axles, attracting widespread attention.
Yutong Bus's booth, themed "Intelligent Mobility Ecosystem, Green Future," showcased four pure electric models and cutting-edge technologies such as "Vehicle-Battery Lifespan Synchronization" (technology matching battery life with vehicle lifespan), covering various scenarios including urban trunk line transportation, intercity travel, and high-end bus tourism. At the "Busworld Awards" competition held by the exhibition organizer, Yutong not only won the "Grand Award Bus of the Year" and "Bus of the Year" awards but also received awards in safety, environmental protection, and other fields.
BYD launched three pure electric models at the exhibition, including two 12-meter electric buses and one 18-meter electric articulated bus, all equipped with intelligent driving assistance systems and powered by its independently developed blade batteries known for their high safety coefficient and long lifespan. Li Ke (李珂), Executive Vice President of BYD, stated that BYD's new electric buses are constantly undergoing technological iteration and innovation, and its production scale and service support in the European market are continuously expanding, adding new impetus to the sustainable development of public transportation in Europe.
King Long Motor's booth, themed "Infinite Evolution," launched a variety of new energy models including city buses, intercity buses, and commercial vehicles, focusing on showcasing electric drive system optimization, vehicle lightweight design, and human-computer interaction upgrade technologies. Hou Chenlei (侯晨磊), Chairman of Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. (厦门金龙联合汽车工业有限公司), introduced that King Long Motor applies carbon fiber composite materials to bus manufacturing, increasing the overall vehicle strength by 10% compared to metal materials and reducing weight by 30%. This lightweight design not only effectively reduces energy consumption but also shortens braking distance, enhances driving safety, and improves ride comfort.
In the 2025 Busworld Digital Awards, the Chinese company Jingyida won the highest award in the "Comfort Competition Unit" with its "Intelligent Cockpit System," becoming the only Chinese component company to successfully enter the finals. Cheng Zhen (程振), General Manager of Jingyida's Overseas Sales Company, introduced that its intelligent cockpit system integrates multiple modules such as instrument panel, central control, 360 surround view, electronic rearview mirror, vehicle monitoring, and electric seats, significantly reducing assembly and driving control complexity, making driving more intelligent, comfortable, and efficient. The system supports voice control, auxiliary driving warnings, remote upgrades, multi-language adaptation, mobile phone interconnection, and automatic adjustment of ambient lighting, with a voice interaction accuracy rate exceeding 95%.
Guangzhou Rongsheng Technology Co., Ltd. (广州融盛科技有限公司), which focuses on the research and development of electronic rearview mirrors, has seen its designed and produced products enter the supply chains of several European vehicle manufacturers due to their precise algorithms and high stability advantages. Guan Yu (关宇), a relevant person in charge of the company, told reporters: "Chinese companies not only have cost advantages but also independent innovation capabilities and solutions."
Thomas Vik, a Serbian businessman, told reporters: "Chinese brand buses are very popular in Serbia. In addition to being energy-saving and comfortable, the safety assistance system is also very friendly to drivers." Bober, a businessman from Côte d'Ivoire, ordered four Chinese brand electric buses at the exhibition. "Many high-quality electric buses are produced in China. Chinese brand buses have won world recognition with their technology and quality. I hope to further strengthen cooperation with Chinese companies."
Mieke Glorieux, European Director of Busworld, said that the rapid innovation and development of Chinese bus manufacturers in recent years has been impressive, demonstrating strong competitiveness in new energy technologies, intelligent driving systems, and vehicle design. Fan Hoolt, Chairman of the "Busworld Awards" jury, said: "Chinese car companies continue to innovate, and this time they have won many honors well-deservedly. The success of Chinese car companies is spurring European bus manufacturers to increase their innovation efforts."
(Reported from Brussels on October 22 by this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Nanning (南宁) report on October 22nd (Reporter: Pang Ge Ping (庞革平)) The 2025 China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum was held in Beihai City (北海市), Guangxi (广西) from the 21st to the 23rd. The theme of the forum was "Creating Green Development Opportunities and Building a Prosperous and Beautiful Home Together." Nearly 300 representatives from ASEAN national environmental departments, local Chinese ecological environment departments, relevant international organizations, research institutions, and enterprises attended the meeting to conduct in-depth discussions on topics such as climate change response, biodiversity protection, marine ecological governance, green energy innovation, and circular economy development.
The participating representatives highly praised the historic achievements made in China's ecological civilization construction, fully affirmed the fruitful results of China-ASEAN environmental cooperation, and looked forward to continuously deepening cooperation between the two sides in areas such as ecological environment policy dialogue, capacity building, and technological innovation, so as to inject impetus into regional sustainable development.
As an important policy dialogue and exchange platform in the environmental field between China and ASEAN countries, the China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Forum is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China (中国生态环境部) and the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区人民政府). It has been held for 14 sessions since 2011.
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From fake bank customer service calls to phishing emails, telecom fraud in the UK comes in various forms. According to a recent report released by UK Finance, in 2024, an average of over 7,000 remote fraud cases occur daily in the UK, reaching a historical high. The most recorded type of case in the UK National Fraud Database is identity theft. In July of this year, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) suffered a large-scale phishing attack. Criminal gangs used over 100,000 illegally obtained account information to defraud approximately £47 million in tax refunds. British media cited data from relevant agencies stating that the UK suffers economic losses of up to £1.8 billion annually due to various types of fraud.
To combat the increasingly rampant telecom fraud, the British government and police have strengthened a series of crackdown measures. As of April 2025, the British government, through a 12-month large-scale anti-fraud operation, successfully prevented £480 million from flowing into the hands of criminals. The Home Office (英国内政部) led the establishment of a National Anti-Fraud Team composed of more than 400 professionals, and upgraded the National Fraud Reporting System, aiming to integrate resources and improve response speed. The British police also formed the "UK Anti-Fraud Alliance" with major banks, technology companies, and telecom operators to establish a closer intelligence sharing mechanism. Recently, the British police have handled more than 1,000 fraud reports, successfully arrested more than 300 people, and frozen up to £146 million in funds involved in the case, effectively combating transnational fraud networks.
In January of this year, the British government released the "Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security Code of Practice," and began to deploy artificial intelligence and data matching tools on a large scale, aiming to provide cyber security guidelines to address new types of network risks such as data poisoning, model confusion, and indirect input instructions. In response to criminal gangs using encrypted mobile phone networks to commit fraud, the British police upgraded their technical means, implemented reverse penetration, and in one operation, dismantled a criminal chain that smuggled more than 40,000 mobile phones. In March of this year, the UK hosted the Global Anti-Fraud Summit in London (伦敦), calling on all parties to strengthen cross-border, cross-industry international cooperation to jointly address telecom network fraud.
(Reported by this newspaper from London (伦敦) on October 22)
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In Dongdaemun District, Seoul (首尔), South Korea, there is a "Mind Convenience Store." It doesn't sell goods, but only provides comfort to lonely hearts. Every day, "loneliness healer" Lee In-sook (李仁淑) works here as a listener and companion, talking with visitors and helping them relieve their loneliness.
"Some elderly people live alone and have almost no one to talk to. Just being asked 'Have you been eating well lately? Sleeping well?' makes them shed tears because of this concern," said Lee In-sook (李仁淑), who lives alone after her children grew up and left home, and knows the taste of loneliness. In 2023, she completed training related to healing loneliness and began helping those trapped in loneliness as a volunteer.
Drinking tea and chatting, relaxing with massages, cooking a bowl of instant noodles to comfort the stomach and heart... The "Mind Convenience Store" providing these convenient services is an initiative launched by the Seoul (首尔) Metropolitan Government last October called "Seoul, No More Loneliness." Kim Se-heon (金世宪), the chief official of the Seoul (首尔) Metropolitan Government's Loneliness Response Team, introduced that these "convenience stores" have a mental health check area, a consultation room, a physical and mental recovery area, and a simple food area. Since being put into operation in four districts at the end of March this year, they have received more than 22,000 visitors by the end of July. The Seoul (首尔) Metropolitan Government plans to increase the number of "Mind Convenience Stores" to 25 districts by 2027. Citizens who feel lonely can walk into the "convenience store" at any time to relieve their loneliness by receiving mental health diagnoses and counseling, participating in group activities, and talking to each other. According to statistics, about 60% of the "convenience store" visitors are elderly people who crave communication and companionship, and the rest are mainly middle-aged and young people seeking psychological counseling and relaxation. Citizen Lee In-ho (李仁镐) said, "Sometimes I feel very bored alone, but when I come here, I feel much better." Citizen Lee Sung-mo (李成模) said, "Even just a simple chat can reduce the feeling of loneliness."
In South Korea, loneliness is gradually evolving into a serious social problem. A survey released in 2022 showed that about 130,000 people aged 19 to 39 in Seoul (首尔) are suffering from loneliness. The same survey showed that "single-person" households account for about 40% of households in Seoul (首尔). A survey released by the South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2024 showed that the number of "lonely deaths" in South Korea has been increasing year by year in recent years, which is related to changes in the traditional family structure in South Korea, especially the increase in the number of "single-person" households.
The "Seoul, No More Loneliness" initiative starts with preventing loneliness and preventing people from falling into isolation or seclusion, and is South Korea's first systematic response to the problem of loneliness. In addition to the "Mind Convenience Store," the Seoul (首尔) Metropolitan Government has also launched a number of measures such as the "Goodbye Loneliness 120" hotline and the "365 Seoul Challenge." The "Goodbye Loneliness 120" hotline provides 24/7 support for people suffering from loneliness or social isolation, and any citizen who feels lonely can call at any time for consultation and guidance. In the first four months after the hotline was opened, it received more than 13,000 calls, far exceeding the annual target of 3,000 calls.
Affected by multiple factors such as urbanization, digitalization, and changes in family structure, the real connections and social interactions between people in modern society are decreasing. The "Mind Convenience Store" builds a social support network for citizens, concretizing social care into daily companionship and listening. Healing loneliness at the "Mind Convenience Store," this practice inspires that through systematic social engineering and community mutual assistance, cultivating a warm social connection can allow more individuals to feel the warmth and support of society.
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In Futian District (福田区), Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), glass curtain wall skyscrapers outline the azure sky, gradually blending with the lush greenery at the foot of Lianhua Mountain (莲花山).
The Futian District People's Congress Standing Committee (福田区人大常委会) is one of the "youngest" grassroots legislative outreach offices of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Legislative Affairs Commission (全国人大常委会法工委). Stepping inside, a large screen on the wall displays the adoption of legislative opinions from the masses submitted by the outreach office to the National People's Congress Standing Committee Legislative Affairs Commission this year: "Establishing and improving a complaint and reporting mechanism for illegal administrative law enforcement" and "Strengthening the role of industry associations and chambers of commerce" were incorporated into the Private Economy Promotion Law; the suggestion to strengthen legal publicity and education for Hong Kong (香港) residents was incorporated into the Law on Legal Publicity and Education...
The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的二十大) proposed improving the working mechanism for absorbing public opinion and gathering public wisdom, and building grassroots legislative outreach offices well. In 2015, the National People's Congress Standing Committee Legislative Affairs Commission established the first batch of four grassroots legislative outreach offices, including Shanghai Hongqiao Street (上海虹桥街道). Since then, the national legislative body has been able to listen to the "original" opinions and suggestions of the grassroots masses through the legislative outreach offices in the entire process and all aspects of legislation, such as the establishment, drafting, research, deliberation, evaluation, and publicity of draft laws.
As of August 2025, the National People's Congress Standing Committee Legislative Affairs Commission has established a total of 54 grassroots legislative outreach offices, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, driving the establishment of more than 7,800 grassroots legislative outreach offices by the people's congresses at the provincial and municipal levels; it has solicited more than 58,000 opinions on 207 draft laws, legislative planning drafts, and record review work, of which more than 3,500 have been studied and adopted.
Over the past 10 years, how have grassroots legislative outreach offices at all levels ensured that legislation is full of public opinion? What new practices and measures have been taken in various places to better leverage the role of the legislative "direct train"? Recently, reporters went to Tianjin (天津), Guangdong (广东), and other places for interviews.
Reflecting the Voice of the People
Gathering Grassroots Wisdom
Grassroots legislative outreach offices enable legislative bodies to more keenly perceive what the masses think and expect, and make legislative orientations resonate with the expectations of the people.
Morning light penetrates the branches and leaves of plane trees. In Heping District (和平区), Tianjin (天津), Xiaobailou Street (小白楼街道), tourists stop in twos and threes in front of a three-story building.
Gray tiled roofs and red brick walls form the outline of the building. The columns on both sides of the main entrance are glossy and warm. The renovated building is exquisite and steeped in historical weight. This is the former residence of Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌), a famous figure in Tianjin (天津), which is hosting the "Exhibition of the Life of National Hero Ji Hongchang."
"It's getting more and more beautiful these years!" Retired teacher Zhang Guixia (张桂霞) told reporters, counting on her fingers, that in Xiaobailou Street (小白楼街道), Heping District (和平区), historical buildings are densely packed, but for a long time, historical buildings such as the former residence of Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌) and the Kailuan Mining Bureau Building (原开滦矿务局大楼) were not utilized in a timely and effective manner for various reasons, and failed to fully exert the historical value of the cultural relics. "The neighbors all said that we should tell the relevant departments what our people think."
In addition to reporting the issue of cultural relic restoration to the cultural relic protection department, Zhang Guixia (张桂霞) and other residents often discussed whether they could propose protection suggestions from the perspective of laws and regulations.
Coincidentally, in the winter of 2023, the Tianjin Xiaobailou Street Grassroots Legislative Outreach Office of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Legislative Affairs Commission solicited legislative opinions on the draft revision of the Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics. Zhang Guixia (张桂霞) and nearby residents told them all their opinions.
"Red cultural relics like the former residence of Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌) should not be limited to protection, but should also be fully utilized to give play to their cultural value, so that people can better remember history and stimulate patriotism."
"To truly protect this type of cultural relic, relying solely on the government is not enough. It is best to mobilize all parties to participate."
"The restoration of cultural relics should be multi-dimensional, and not limited to a few units such as housing construction and fire protection. I hope it can be reflected in the newly revised Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics."
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November 2024, Beijing (北京), Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂).
The 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress passed the newly revised Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics: "The state encourages the carrying out of research on the utilization of cultural relics, adheres to the priority of social benefits on the premise of ensuring the safety of cultural relics, effectively utilizes cultural relic resources, and provides diversified and multi-level cultural products and services." "The state improves the social participation mechanism, mobilizes the enthusiasm of social forces to participate in the protection of cultural heritage, and encourages and guides social forces to invest in the protection of cultural heritage."... The legislative suggestions put forward by Zhang Guixia (张桂霞) and others were studied and incorporated into the law.
"Now, the former Kailuan Mining Bureau Building (原开滦矿务局大楼) has also been transformed into the Tianjin Financial Exhibition Center (天津金融展示中心). Historical relics and red resources have been comprehensively revitalized, and the people's insights have not only been transformed into laws, but have also become 'golden ideas' to promote governance." Wang Xingwen (王兴文), director of the Research Office of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee and deputy secretary of the Party Working Committee of Xiaobailou Street (小白楼街道) (on temporary assignment), said.
Grassroots legislative outreach offices enable legislative bodies to better understand the work needs and governance pain points at the grassroots level, and help legislation solve problems more accurately, meticulously, and precisely.
"The Law on Rural Collective Economic Organizations is about to be formulated. Let's have a meeting to discuss what opinions we can put forward?"
In Zhichong Village (直冲村), Jianghai District (江海区), Jiangmen (江门), Guangdong (广东), village Party secretary Guo Weiqiang (郭卫强) organized the village's "Two Committees" staff to hold a "Banyan Tree Council" to discuss the content of the draft Law on Rural Collective Economic Organizations.
Everyone spoke their minds.
"Speaking of meetings, I remember that there are more than 4,500 members of the Zhichong Village (直冲村) collective economic organization, but many villagers do not live in the village for a long time. It is very difficult to convene a members' meeting, and most matters cannot be voted on by representatives." During the discussion, a village cadre said.
"It is recommended to add the content 'If members cannot attend the meeting, the conditions and requirements for relevant authorizations should be specified' to the draft..."
Soon, the Jianghai Grassroots Legislative Outreach Office of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Legislative Affairs Commission received this suggestion from Guo Weiqiang (郭卫强).
On June 28, 2024, the Law on Rural Collective Economic Organizations was passed by vote at the 10th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress.
"The opinion put forward by Zhichong Village (直冲村) was finally adopted." The person in charge of the Jianghai Grassroots Legislative Outreach Office said that the Law on Rural Collective Economic Organizations specifically stipulates that "If a member cannot attend the meeting in person, he or she may participate in the meeting online through instant messaging tools, or authorize in writing another family member with full civil capacity in the same household of the rural collective economic organization to attend the meeting on his or her behalf."
Legislation has achieved a "two-way rush" with public opinion and wisdom.
Highlighting Local Characteristics
Leveraging Professional Advantages
Grassroots legislative outreach offices not only convey the voices of the people, but also combine local characteristics to gather legislative wisdom in professional fields.
Pearl River Estuary (珠江口), Lingdingyang (伶仃洋), the sea and sky are vast and the waves are sparkling, and the distant cargo ships are slowly plowing through the deep blue sea.
Nansha District (南沙区), Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), is located in the center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区). More than 170 foreign trade container routes reach more than 310 ports in more than 120 countries and regions around the world, making it an important gateway for China's opening up to the outside world.
This advantage has also become an important resource for legislation. On September 25, a legislative opinion solicitation meeting on the draft revision of the Foreign Trade Law was held at the Nansha Grassroots Legislative Outreach Office of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Legislative Affairs Commission. Representatives of foreign trade enterprises, lawyers engaged in foreign trade business, port management personnel, etc. spoke freely based on their own work experience.
"The draft revision stipulates the relevant content of foreign trade investigations. In this regard, can we clarify the specific responsibilities of relevant departments to cooperate with the investigation and form a multi-departmental and multi-faceted coordinated foreign trade investigation system to make the foreign trade investigation system more complete?"
"The draft revision proposes to support and encourage the development of green trade. In this regard, we suggest establishing a unified green trade certification standard system, promoting mutual recognition of green certifications with major trading partners, and gradually achieving certification alignment with international mainstream green standards."
"Can the provisions on the negative list of cross-border service trade in the draft revision be supplemented with special clauses on free trade pilot zones such as Nansha (南沙)?"
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Everyone seemed to have endless things to say at the symposium that day. Relevant persons in charge of the Nansha District People's Congress Standing Committee (南沙区人大常委会) said that through the grassroots legislative outreach offices, we can reflect the problems encountered and the experiences explored in grassroots work to the legislative body and become valuable legislative resources.
Highlighting local characteristics and leveraging professional advantages, this concept has been promoted to grassroots legislative outreach offices at all levels.
In the early morning, drone formations rise from the ground in sequence, sometimes transforming into waves, sometimes scattering and gathering, drawing simple arcs in the air...
Longgang (龙岗), Shenzhen (深圳), more than 100 low-altitude economy enterprises cover the entire industrial chain. Among them, Company G's main businesses are drone formation performances and educational equipment.
As its business continues to expand, Company G has gradually encountered some legal and regulatory issues.
"For example, when we go to other places to conduct drone formation flights, we often only know whether other entities have flight arrangements in the same time period in that place after applying to the air traffic control department." The relevant person in charge of the enterprise introduced that if the flight airspace is close, safety problems may occur, or the application may not be approved, resulting in the enterprise needing to repeatedly submit the same materials when operating across regions, which also increases operating costs.
In 2024, the Office of the National Air Traffic Management Commission contacted the Yuanshan Street Grassroots Legislative Outreach Office of the Longgang District People's Congress Standing Committee (龙岗区人大常委会园山街道基层立法联系点) to solicit opinions on the draft revision of the Regulations on Airspace Management.
After learning of this news, Company G immediately studied it and seriously put forward its opinions to the grassroots legislative outreach office: "Strengthen airspace data management and information sharing, further strengthen data sharing and transparency, and promote real-time data exchange and sharing mechanisms to improve the management efficiency and safety of airspace..."
"Soon, the department leading the revision of the regulations called back and said that 7 of the 12 legislative suggestions we submitted, including the one from Company G, had been preliminarily adopted, and explained the 5 unadopted ones one by one." The person in charge of the Yuanshan Street Grassroots Legislative Outreach Office said.
Optimizing Mechanisms and Methods
Improving Work Efficiency
Today, grassroots legislative outreach offices are actively integrated with various public opinion collection channels to jointly promote the improvement of the quality and efficiency of open legislation.
One evening, relevant personnel from the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Tianjin Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee (天津市人大常委会法工委) and the Xiaobailou Street Grassroots Legislative Outreach Office came to the familiar Taian Road Community (泰安道社区) in Xiaobailou Street (小白楼街道), Heping District (和平区).
"Heping District (和平区) has been carrying out the 'Heping Night Talk' practice activity since 2020. Party member cadres at all levels in the district go into the community in their spare time and 'sit around and chat' with the masses." Wang Zeqing (王泽庆), director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Tianjin Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee (天津市人大常委会法工委), introduced that the Xiaobailou Street Grassroots Legislative Outreach Office also actively uses the "Heping Night Talk" model to integrate legislative opinion solicitation into it. Leading cadres collect legislative suggestions while understanding the needs and expectations of the masses.
"Old Qi (老祁), you are a veteran. The National Defense Education Law is about to be revised recently. Do you have any suggestions?"
"The spirit of dedication of veterans is already engraved in our bones. We want to pass on this spirit. It is recommended to stipulate in the newly revised National Defense Education Law how to give play to the role of veterans."
"This kind of casual way can allow the masses to better express their voices, and the collection of legislative suggestions is also more efficient." Wang Xingwen (王兴文) said.
Optimizing mechanisms, upgrading methods, and facilitating opinion solicitation are inseparable from digital empowerment.
"Scan the QR code to put forward your valuable opinions on the draft legislation." That day, Ms. Cai (蔡女士), a resident of Dongshan Street (东山街道), Yuexiu District (越秀区), Guangzhou (广州), accidentally saw the "Legislative Opinion Collection QR Code" of the Dongshan Street Grassroots Legislative Outreach Office of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee (广州市人大常委会东山街道基层立法联系点) posted on the publicity column.
With a try-it-and-see attitude, after scanning the QR code, she saw on the screen: "The Regulations on Promoting the Mental Health of Primary and Secondary School Students in Guangzhou (Draft for Second Review·Solicitation of Opinions)" is open to the public for soliciting opinions.
"I usually pay close attention to the mental health problems of young people and hope to make suggestions on local legislation. Although the legislative outreach office will solicit opinions, it often requires special participation in discussions, and time is also a problem." Ms. Cai (蔡某) said that with digital means, it is much more convenient to put forward opinions.
"When campus bullying incidents occur, they should not only be handled within the school, but the public security department should be introduced to participate - to carry out family education guidance for the parents of bullies to strengthen guardianship responsibilities; for bullies with serious circumstances, they should be included in the key education objects of the public security department, and bullying behavior should be curbed from the source through regular return visits and psychological counseling." After thinking, Ms. Cai (蔡女士) wrote such a suggestion and clicked submit.
"We believe that this suggestion not only fills the gap of 'parental supervision absence' and 'insufficient departmental coordination' in campus bullying governance, but also conforms to the legislative spirit of the Law on the Protection of Minors. After multiple demonstrations, the suggestion was finally refined into the content of the regulations." Relevant persons in charge of the Guangzhou Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee (广州市人大常委会) said that now, relevant legislative opinion solicitations will use digital means such as QR codes to improve coverage and convenience, so that public opinion can be better gathered.
"In recent years, the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee has formulated and improved relevant systems and regulations, demonstrating and leading each outreach office to introduce more than 380 system norms, providing institutional mechanism guarantees for grassroots people to participate in national legislation in a full chain, all-round, and full process." Sun Zhenping (孙镇平), deputy director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee (全国人大常委会法工委副主任), said that the "Working Rules of the Grassroots Legislative Outreach Offices of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee" was fully updated in July this year to further leverage the functions of the outreach offices, enrich and expand the forms of contact, and make the national-level legislative "direct train" run more steadily and faster.
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**行而不辍** (xíng ér bù chuò - "to keep walking without stopping," perseverance leads to success; continuous effort will eventually lead to achievement), the future is promising. Entering the next 10 years, as an important practice of socialist democracy with Chinese characteristics, grassroots legislative outreach offices will continue to carry the expectations of the people, so that every law is full of public opinion, and write a more vivid footnote for whole-process people's democracy.
Return to TopBuilding a strong cultural nation is crucial to the overall construction of Chinese-style modernization. How can we anchor the strategic goal of building a strong cultural nation by 2035, continuously enhance the spiritual strength of the people, and consolidate the cultural foundation for building a strong nation and realizing national rejuvenation? Our reporter interviewed four National People's Congress (NPC) deputies.
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Song Yan (宋燕), NPC Deputy and Deputy Director of the Nanjing Municipal Museum Administration (南京市博物总馆):
Stimulating Innovation and Creativity in Museums and Cultural Institutions
Cultural heritage carries the genes and bloodline of the Chinese nation and is an irreplaceable and non-renewable resource of outstanding Chinese civilization. It is our historical responsibility to protect and pass on cultural heritage.
Innovative protection methods, dissemination methods, and value transformation have injected contemporary vitality into cultural heritage protection, allowing us to break through the limitations of time and space, truly "bring cultural heritage to life," making it a spiritual link connecting the past and the future, and allowing historical wisdom to continue to shine in contemporary society.
Deepen the reform of cultural system and mechanisms. By breaking down institutional barriers, optimizing operational mechanisms, innovating service models, and improving the evaluation system that emphasizes both social and economic benefits, we can achieve efficient allocation and value transformation of cultural resources, injecting continuous development momentum into museums and cultural institutions.
Cultivate a sound cultural talent ecosystem. The construction of a talent ecosystem is the core of high-quality cultural development. Improving the talent incentive mechanism is the key to stimulating innovation. We must not only build a professional talent team but also cultivate social participation, forming a virtuous cycle of expert leadership, public participation, and intergenerational inheritance, providing multi-level talent support for the development of museums and cultural institutions and the protection of cultural heritage.
Explore the integration of culture and technology. In exhibitions and social education activities, empower the interpretation and dissemination of cultural relics through digital technology. Innovate exhibition forms and interactive scenes, transform professional content into cultural experiences that the public can perceive and participate in, enhance the vitality of traditional culture in contemporary society, and stimulate public understanding and recognition of outstanding traditional Chinese culture.
(Interview compiled by Yao Xueqing (姚雪青), reporter of this newspaper)
Lin Zhengjia (林正佳), NPC Deputy, Founder of Shen Shao'an Lacquer Art Museum (沈绍安漆艺博物馆), and Chairman of Jiaxin Haitan Holdings Group (佳信海坛控股集团):
Making Culture Both "Enter the Heart" and "Enter the Market"
Adhering to a people-centered creative orientation, allowing cultural development to resonate with the people's spiritual needs, culture can truly warm people's hearts and gather strength.
Adhere to rooting in the people. Cultural works come from the people, and cultural creators should actively integrate into the fiery practice of the people, understand the spiritual needs of the people, and create works with ideological depth, artistic height, and emotional warmth with heart and soul, so that culture can become an inexhaustible force for凝聚民族精神 (níng jù mín zú jīng shén - "coagulate national spirit," to unite and strengthen the spirit of the nation) and promoting social progress.
Innovate expression methods. Cultural works should go to the people. On the basis of adhering to the cultural roots, introduce modern design concepts and digital technology, and realize the dialogue between tradition and the times through cross-border design, digital images, and immersive exhibitions. At the same time, strengthen the deep integration of "culture + technology," "culture + tourism," and "culture + industry," transform cultural soft power into hard power for development, and make culture both "enter the heart" and "enter the market."
Practice benefiting the people activities. Improve the supply of public cultural services, and promote culture into schools, communities, and villages through mobile museums, public welfare exhibitions, and cultural classes, so that more people can understand, participate, and benefit. We should also provide opportunities for people with disabilities and other groups to integrate into society through cultural and artistic training, so that everyone can draw strength from culture.
(Interview compiled by Shi Yu (施钰), reporter of this newspaper)
Tu Hongyan (屠红燕), NPC Deputy and Chairman of Wansli Group (万事利集团):
Culture "Going Global" to Tell Contemporary China Stories
To enhance the country's cultural soft power and the influence of Chinese culture, we need to promote more cultural works and products with rich historical and cultural heritage, reflecting contemporary Chinese life, and possessing an international cultural vision to go abroad.
We must adhere to integrity and innovation to make traditional culture "trendy." Taking the industry I am engaged in as an example, silk is an important cultural carrier of Chinese civilization. We deeply explore its profound historical heritage and unique artistic value. For example, we have injected digital genes into ancient silk, creating a "silk pattern database," which has gathered more than 700,000 pattern materials, and with the help of more than 300 AI algorithms, the millennium patterns have been "brought to life" in the digital world.
We must tell contemporary Chinese stories and endow cultural products with contemporary connotations. For example, the application of silk is expanding from traditional clothing and home textiles to wallpaper, furniture, and even art installations, becoming an all-round "Chinese lifestyle," telling modern Chinese stories in an internationally accepted "design language." Enhancing the influence of Chinese culture is a systematic project. For entrepreneurs, they should base themselves on the real economy, safeguard the cultural roots with craftsmanship, activate traditional genes with innovation, and embrace the world trend with openness.
We must broaden our international vision and build a global communication and operation system. Culture "going out" requires precise channels and platforms, and cultural influence requires the deep integration of brands and technology. Only in this way can we implant cultural IPs into the high end of the global value chain and realize the qualitative change from "product going abroad" to "brand going abroad" and then to "culture going abroad."
(Interview compiled by Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋), reporter of this newspaper)
Wang Yijun (王一君), NPC Deputy and Dean of Shandong Guoci Pottery Art and Calligraphy Academy (山东国瓷陶艺书画院):
Building a System to Ensure the Succession of Skills
Intangible cultural heritage inheritors bear the responsibility and mission of transforming intangible cultural heritage from static "heritage" into "living" resources. Building a sustainable development system for intangible cultural heritage inheritors in the new era, so that ancient skills can be succeeded by future generations in the contemporary era, is of great significance for maintaining cultural diversity and ensuring the sustainability of intangible cultural heritage protection.
Build a talent training system. Improve the dynamic management mechanism of the national, provincial, and municipal three-level inheritor directories, and establish a special support plan for young and middle-aged inheritors. Deepen the integration and development of intangible cultural heritage inheritance and modern vocational education, and explore the construction of a "dual-track parallel model of academic education and apprenticeship training."
Improve the institutional guarantee mechanism. Establish and improve the graded guarantee system for the treatment of representative inheritors. Build an inheritor mutual assistance and cooperation mechanism to promote exchanges, mutual learning, and mutual assistance among the inheritor team, promote the establishment of an intangible cultural heritage intellectual property protection center, and improve the rapid review and rights protection assistance mechanism for traditional craft patents.
Improve the innovative development ecology. Increase the construction of infrastructure such as inheritance bases and teaching centers, and promote the coordinated development of traditional craft revitalization and comprehensive rural revitalization and cultural tourism integration. Accelerate the construction of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Digital Cloud Platform, and use blockchain technology to build an intangible cultural heritage digital asset confirmation system.
Build a social participation pattern. Establish a national special fund for intangible cultural heritage inheritance, actively guide social capital to participate in support through public welfare donations and the establishment of trusts, establish and improve the social contribution evaluation system for intangible cultural heritage inheritance, and implement tax preferential policies for enterprises that actively participate in intangible cultural heritage protection.
(Interview compiled by Wang Zhe (王者), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张天培
Commercial secrets are regarded as enterprises' "unspeakable secrets," and protecting commercial secrets is crucial for the healthy development of enterprises. The Ningbo Public Security Bureau (宁波市公安局) in Zhejiang Province (浙江省) successfully cracked a major case of infringing upon enterprise commercial secrets, severely cracking down on and deterring illegal and criminal acts of stealing commercial secrets, recovering huge losses for enterprises, and effectively safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises.
"Infringement of commercial secrets directly erodes the economic interests of enterprises, seriously weakens their competitiveness and market position, inhibits their innovation vitality, and affects their normal operation and development." According to the relevant person in charge of the Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department (浙江省公安厅), the Zhejiang (浙江) public security organs have carried out the "Kunlun" (昆仑) and "Anxin" (安芯) series of special actions and special work in depth, severely cracked down on crimes of infringing intellectual property rights in accordance with the law, actively promoted comprehensive governance, built a legal defense line for protecting intellectual property rights, and optimized the legal business environment.
A gang stealing commercial secrets emerges
Niu (牛) , Wan (万), and Wen (温) previously worked in a new energy vehicle company in Ningbo (宁波), serving as heads of key positions such as parts cost analysis, project cost accounting, and material procurement, respectively.
In April 2022, Wen (温) submitted his resignation to the company, and then Wan (万) and Niu (牛) submitted transfer applications. The company conducted a data leakage protection system audit on them in accordance with relevant regulations.
During the audit, company manager Wang Mingli (王铭理) (pseudonym) found an abnormality. "Their external emails all involved sensitive information related to the company's 'BOM list' (i.e., bill of materials) to varying degrees. Are they selling commercial information? Is it a gang crime?"
The company immediately conducted interviews and, after a preliminary understanding of the situation, imposed corresponding penalties on the three people in accordance with the company's regulations.
After the handling, Wang Mingli (王铭理) muttered to himself: These behaviors have already violated the company's regulations, but do they involve criminal offenses?
Therefore, Wang Mingli (王铭理) provided clues to the Intellectual Property Crime Investigation Detachment of the Ningbo Public Security Bureau (宁波市公安局知识产权犯罪侦查支队).
After a preliminary investigation, the police found that the three people were highly suspected of conspiring to steal the company's commercial secrets, and immediately organized elite police forces to form a special task force to file a case for investigation.
A gang stealing commercial secrets emerged.
By chance, Wan (万) learned that Wen (温) was preparing to resign and had just completed the resignation audit. Wan (万) felt that the time had come and contacted Wen (温) as soon as possible, asking him to lend his computer to transfer the company's confidential documents. Wen (温) agreed to Wan's (万) request without hesitation.
Just as Wan (万) was preparing to forward some confidential materials to himself, he found that his colleague Niu (牛) was also in the office.
"Wen (温) has completed the resignation process, and the company will no longer audit his computer. It is safe to use his computer to send some internal company information externally now..." Wan (万) instigated Niu (牛) to transfer internal company information with him.
After hearing this, Niu (牛) hesitated for a moment, but felt that some important information might be useful later, so he downloaded the confidential documents he wanted to take away from the internal system, and then asked Wan (万) to use Wen's (温) computer to forward the documents to his personal email.
At this time, 16 important internal documents of the enterprise had been successfully sent to their respective personal emails by Niu (牛), Wan (万), and Wen (温) in collusion to evade the supervision of the company's information security system.
A few days later, Niu (牛) copied the illegally obtained internal document compressed package to a USB flash drive, and then deleted all the files in the computer, trying to destroy traces of evidence. In order to disguise the content of the files, Wan (万) changed the names of the externally sent files.
Meticulous investigation reveals the modus operandi
Faced with police questioning, Wan (万) argued: "The external files were not for subsequent job search or commercial purposes, but only for personal study and work. The new job position is not related to the obtained files."
The fact that he had access to confidential information beyond his personal authority level while in office and obtained the electronic carrier of the "BOM list" by improper means made the police feel that things were not that simple.
"The three people signed labor contracts and compliance declarations when they joined the company, promising not to disclose any confidential information they have mastered or known to any third party in any way without authorization or consent." Wang Mingli (王铭理) said that the company has strict regulations on employees taking away or leaking internal documents.
"The 16 documents were sent using Wen's (温) computer, deliberately evading the company's supervision, which shows obvious subjective intention." said Jia Zhenfei (贾振菲), a police officer from the Intellectual Property Crime Investigation Detachment of the Ningbo Public Security Bureau (宁波市公安局知识产权犯罪侦查支队).
The investigation found that the three people often shared commercial information they came into contact with in their respective positions and changed file names when sending emails externally to avoid inspection.
In addition, before the incident, a well-known consulting company had taken the initiative to approach the three people, inviting them to participate in interviews, consultations, and other activities, and giving them generous remuneration.
During the interrogation, the three people confessed that they may have talked about the company's confidential information during the consultation process and usually paid attention to collecting valuable commercial secrets of the company.
"The so-called 'only for personal study and work' purpose of the three people is impure, and they have the motivation to disclose and use the company's important commercial secrets." Jia Zhenfei (贾振菲) introduced that some consulting companies use methods such as organizing forums to inquire about enterprises' core technologies, customer resources, and other commercial secrets, helping competitors quickly imitate or seize the market, causing huge damage to enterprises and disrupting the fair competition environment.
Faced with conclusive evidence, the three people confessed to the facts of the crime. A major case of infringing upon enterprise commercial secrets was solved.
In this case, the value of the commercial secrets illegally obtained by the three people is conservatively estimated at more than 33 million yuan.
In July of this year, the three suspects in the case were sentenced by the Cixi City People's Court (慈溪市人民法院) to fixed-term imprisonment ranging from two years to four years and two months for the crime of infringing commercial secrets, and were fined and ordered to pay civil compensation.
Providing risk prevention countermeasures for enterprises
"When employees leave, enterprises tend to relax their vigilance, and employees take the opportunity to copy company documents in violation of regulations. It is too late when they find out afterwards." Jia Zhenfei (贾振菲) said.
Wang Mingli (王铭理) also expressed concern that the content on these "BOM lists" involves key information such as product parts materials and quotations. The enterprise has invested a lot of costs over the years, and once it is leaked, the consequences are unimaginable.
During the handling of the case, the police found that the file storage method on the company's internal sharing platform had significant potential risks. At the same time, the enterprise's legal education on commercial secrets for management personnel was obviously insufficient.
Therefore, the police sent a risk warning letter to the enterprise through the Ningbo Commercial Secret Risk Early Warning Perception Platform (宁波市商业秘密风险预警感知平台), providing internal security inspection guidelines, guiding the improvement of the confidentiality management of commercial secrets, and improving the level of risk prevention.
In recent years, Zhejiang (浙江) enterprises' awareness of commercial secret protection has been increasing. At the same time, some enterprises' internal systems are still not sound, and confidentiality measures are not strict, and the risk of enterprises being infringed still exists.
"The Zhejiang (浙江) public security organs have deployed and carried out the 'Anxin' (安芯) special work, increased the crackdown on crimes of infringing commercial secrets, solved a number of typical cases of infringing commercial secrets, and protected the core competitiveness of enterprises in accordance with the law." Lu Yiwei (卢一伟), deputy head of the Intellectual Property Crime Investigation Corps of the Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department (浙江省公安厅知识产权犯罪侦查总队), introduced that at the same time, the public security organs strengthened the prevention and governance mechanism, released commercial secret prevention guidelines to the society, and proposed targeted risk prevention countermeasures for enterprises, focusing on escorting the innovative development of enterprises and building a more secure and reassuring legal business environment.
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The public security organs remind——
Improve the system and protect commercial secrets from the source
Commercial secrets refer to technical information, business information, and other commercial information that is not known to the public, has commercial value, and has been taken corresponding confidentiality measures by the right holder.
The relevant person in charge of the Intellectual Property Crime Investigation Corps of the Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department (浙江省公安厅知识产权犯罪侦查总队) introduced that relying solely on ex post facto rights protection and legal remedies for commercial secret protection cannot solve the fundamental problem. The root of protection lies in the enterprise itself. Enterprises should focus on continuously improving their commercial secret protection capabilities in the following four aspects:
Optimize the enterprise management organization structure. Set up an information security management structure within the enterprise, directly led by the enterprise management, with the legal affairs, intellectual property, information security, and other departments cooperating to jointly discuss and deploy commercial secret protection work.
Implement full life cycle management of employees. All employees entering confidential positions must sign confidentiality agreements and non-competition restrictions, participate in confidentiality training, fully understand relevant regulations, and pass assessment and evaluation; during their employment, focus on monitoring abnormal operation behaviors of sensitive information; before and after leaving the job, in addition to necessary audits and handover of confidential carriers, regularly do a good job of follow-up visits and do a good job of risk early warning and prediction.
Build an information network security system. Focus on strengthening the security protection of confidential carriers, hardware equipment, and network environment. Through the allocation of full-link data leakage prevention tools, the establishment of a security operation platform, the implementation of data classification and grading standards, the formulation of data collection, transmission, use, sharing, and other security policies, and the full-process supervision of the generation, circulation, preservation, and destruction of data, carry out early identification of internal risks, and timely block abnormal operations and risk behaviors.
Establish a commercial secret "whistleblower" system. Through setting up dedicated telephones, email addresses, and other methods, immediately accept clue reports and carry out special investigations, with the legal compliance, information security, and other departments undertaking the "whistleblower" responsibilities, and report the investigation situation to the main person in charge of the department involved and the company's management leaders, and synchronously review whether the sensitive data involved constitutes a commercial secret.
(Reported by Zhang Tianpei (张天培), reporter of this newspaper)
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Issuing "monthly targets" through WeChat work groups, requiring each subdistrict and town to complete rigid tasks such as "no less than 2 administrative penalties and no less than 2,000 yuan in fines," and setting up assessment requirements such as "group check-in + end-of-month notification"...
In a typical case of the special action to regulate administrative law enforcement involving enterprises recently released by the Ministry of Justice, the Administrative Law Enforcement Supervision Bureau of a certain county in Henan (河南) Province discovered an abnormal situation of "uniformity" in administrative penalty cases in the local fire protection field. It promptly took action to correct the law enforcement orientation aimed at fines, and prevent problems such as substituting fines for management and non-standard and unrigorous law enforcement.
Setting fine targets to "substitute fines for management" seriously deviates from the original intention of administrative law enforcement. The reason for setting and implementing administrative penalties is to prevent, correct, and punish acts that violate the administrative order, maintain public interests and social order, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, legal persons, or other organizations.
Once "fines" become targets, they may become a source of motivation for some law enforcement departments to "substitute fines for management" or even "only fine and not manage." In this regard, the "Notice of the State Council on Further Implementing the 'Administrative Penalty Law of the People's Republic of China'" clearly requires "strictly prohibiting the issuance of fine targets." Administrative organs adhere to the concept of law enforcement for the people and must not impose penalties for the sake of penalties, let alone substitute fines for management or pursue profit through law enforcement.
Fines, as a relatively common administrative law enforcement behavior, whether they are standardized or not is related to the trust of enterprises and the public in the Party and the government, and their confidence in the rule of law. Since March of this year, more than 50,000 cases related to outstanding problems in administrative law enforcement involving enterprises have been investigated and corrected nationwide, and the special action to regulate administrative law enforcement involving enterprises has achieved significant results. In the process of promoting special actions, various localities have strengthened individual case supervision, promoted system improvement, and deepened digital empowerment, effectively curbing the phenomenon of "arbitrary fines," effectively relieving burdens for enterprises, and allowing enterprises to intuitively feel the temperature of law enforcement and the sincerity of the rule of law.
Practice has proved that punishment is not the only means of managing according to law, and even more so, the means cannot be regarded as the end itself. Many places adhere to the combination of punishment and education, integrate legal education throughout the entire process of administrative punishment, guide enterprises and the public to operate in accordance with the law and consciously abide by the law, and strive to prevent and resolve illegal risks, achieving very good results.
"Substituting fines for management" treats the means as the end, which is essentially a lazy government mentality. It not only causes deviations in assessment orientation, but also allows problems to continue to occur behind the superficial so-called "handling." In supervision, administrative punishment is certainly one of the important means, but law enforcement agencies must also comprehensively use methods such as persuasion and education, guidance and demonstration, and guidance and interviews in accordance with the law, so as to avoid both absence and overstepping.
To eliminate "substituting fines for management," we must conduct in-depth source governance.
On the one hand, we must adhere to the bottom line and red line of administering according to law, and fundamentally curb and prevent the impulse to "increase revenue through fines." Rectifying "arbitrary fines" requires administrative law enforcement supervision to take the initiative, promptly correct law enforcement deviations, and standardize the performance of duties by law enforcement departments. In particular, it is necessary to strictly implement the "separation of fines and payments" system established by the Administrative Penalty Law to prevent corruption from the source and ensure fair law enforcement.
On the other hand, administrative penalties should fully consider the personal feelings of the people, and fine decisions should conform to legal principles, common sense, and human sentiment. We must not impose heavy penalties for minor mistakes or light penalties for major mistakes, let alone impose penalties for those that should not be penalized, and achieve proportionality between offenses and penalties and precision in penalties. Administrative organs should be encouraged to establish a normalized communication mechanism with enterprises and the public, and explore the construction of law enforcement models such as "prevention first, exemption from penalties for minor violations, severe punishment for serious violations, proportionality between offenses and penalties, and post-event return visits," so that law enforcement is both powerful and warm.
Return to TopThe sea area of Xiapu County (霞浦县), Ningde City (宁德市), Fujian Province (福建省) is vast and rich in fishery resources.
Based on maritime governance practices, Xiapu County (霞浦县) adheres to and develops the "Fengqiao Experience" of the new era, establishing the province's first formal maritime community—the Qixing Maritime Community (七星海上社区)—in the Qixing Fishing Raft Demonstration Zone (七星渔排示范区) of Xinan Town (溪南镇).
Since the establishment of the community, local courts, procuratorates, public security bureaus, women's federations, and other entities have continuously innovated and explored the "Maritime Fengqiao Work Method," integrating and establishing venues such as the Women's Mediation Room, the Maritime Comprehensive Management Center, and the Public Legal Service Station to provide fishermen with one-stop services such as legal consultation, conflict resolution, and aquaculture technology consultation, achieving "**小事不出排、大事不上岸、矛盾不上交**" (xiǎo shì bù chū pái, dà shì bù shàng àn, máodùn bù shàng jiāo - "minor issues not leaving the rafts, major issues not going ashore, conflicts not being turned over," resolving issues locally and preventing escalation).
The picture shows a women's legal publicity volunteer service team composed of female judges and women's federation staff going to the fishing rafts to work with fishermen and provide legal consultation and other services recently.
Photo by Xie Guiming (谢贵明).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 亓玉昆
Yue (岳) is a salesperson at a certain intermediary company. Gao (高), wanting to sell his own house, reached an agreement with the intermediary company, entrusting it to provide intermediary services for the house sale.
To accelerate the house transaction process, Gao (高) also entrusted the intermediary company's store manager to issue a public statement in the company's WeChat group of more than 30 people, stating, "The landlord said to help promote it further; upon successful transaction, he will additionally reward the salesperson with a brand new brand-name mobile phone or other brand-name mobile phone of equivalent value."
After the statement was released, salespeople, including Yue (岳), actively forwarded the house-selling information and showed the house to clients. Soon, Yue (岳) successfully matched Gao (高) with an intended buyer. After multiple rounds of negotiation, Gao (高) and the buyer signed a "House Sale Contract," and the transaction was successfully completed.
Gao (高) paid the intermediary fee to the intermediary company as agreed, but when Yue (岳) requested him to fulfill his promise of rewarding the mobile phone, Gao (高) refused to fulfill it on the grounds that "the house transaction price was lower than the listed price."
After unsuccessful negotiations, Yue (岳) filed a lawsuit with the Jinshan District People's Court (金山区人民法院) in Shanghai (上海市), requesting a judgment ordering Gao (高) to deliver a brand-name mobile phone as promised.
After hearing the case, the court held that Gao (高)'s entrusting the intermediary company's store manager to release information in the WeChat group to salespeople about an additional reward of a brand new brand-name mobile phone after the transaction was facilitated was in the nature of a public reward promise to unspecified individuals. The statement clearly and specifically expressed the specific behavior and the form of remuneration, and also contained a clear intention to pay remuneration, constituting a reward advertisement as stipulated by law.
According to relevant provisions of the Civil Code, where a rewarder publicly declares that he will pay remuneration to a person who completes a specific act, the person who completes the act may request him to pay it.
"The reward advertisement was established between Gao (高) and the specific salesperson who facilitated the house transaction, and belongs to an independent civil legal act. It and the intermediary contract relationship between Gao (高) and the intermediary company belong to different civil legal relationships. In this case, the fact that Yue (岳) facilitated the transaction is clear." The judge introduced that Yue (岳) has actually completed the specific act of facilitating the house transaction, and his subject identity of claiming rights is consistent with the scope of "salesperson" referred to in the reward advertisement. Therefore, Yue (岳) has the right to request Gao (高) to fulfill the reward obligation in his personal name.
Ultimately, through mediation by the Jinshan District People's Court (金山区人民法院), the parties reached a consensus agreement, and Gao (高) delivered a brand-name mobile phone to Yue (岳) as promised.
The judge introduced that the constitution of a reward advertisement needs to meet three conditions, namely, the rewarder needs to make a statement in a public manner, the content of the statement clearly points to "completing a specific act," and the rewarder promises to pay remuneration to the person who completes the act.
What are the precautions for publishing reward advertisements? The judge reminded that the content of the reward must be clear, specific, and legal, and must not violate laws, regulations, or public order and good customs; otherwise, it cannot produce the effect of a reward. In addition, publishing reward advertisements must not infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of others, such as the right of reputation and the right of privacy. Furthermore, after the reward actor completes the specific act according to the requirements of the reward advertisement, the rewarder shall pay the remuneration according to the amount, method, etc. promised in the reward advertisement.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 魏哲哲
Walking into Oriental Ocean Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. (东方海洋科技股份有限公司) in Yantai (烟台), Shandong (山东), in the production workshop, boxes of aquatic food products are labeled along the conveyor belt, ready to be shipped to various places.
Who would have thought that this leading local agricultural industrialization enterprise was once severely insolvent and faced bankruptcy. A few years ago, affected by multiple factors such as non-operating fund occupation and irregular guarantees, Oriental Ocean (东方海洋) was deeply mired in a debt crisis, and the company faced the risk of delisting.
When encountering a large-scale "critically ill" enterprise, how should the court "prescribe the right medicine"? "Restructuring is better than liquidation; the company still has a foundation and there is still hope for rescue," said Xu Guixia (徐桂霞), a full-time member of the Adjudication Committee of the Laishan District People's Court (莱山区人民法院) in Yantai (烟台). Oriental Ocean (东方海洋) is a national high-tech enterprise that has accumulated a lot of technology and resources over the years. As long as historical legacy issues can be resolved and new funds and management can be introduced, there is an opportunity to revitalize it.
To this end, the Laishan Court (莱山法院) moved the judicial rescue checkpoint forward, making full use of the advantages of the pre-restructuring mechanism. During the pre-restructuring stage, it guided the interim administrator to quickly and comprehensively carry out various tasks such as recruiting investors, clearing assets and verifying capital, and communicating and negotiating, linking each step closely and advancing in an orderly manner.
"Bankruptcy cases are not just a legal issue; the linkage of all parties is the key to resolving conflicts and preventing risks in bankruptcy cases." Xiao Bin (肖彬), Director of the Second Civil Division of the Shandong Provincial High People's Court (山东省高级人民法院), introduced that the local government and the court cooperated closely. After multiple rounds of meetings and communication, the pre-restructuring plan was finally determined.
Subsequently, the restructuring plan was successfully implemented. With the joint efforts of all parties, the strategic investment enterprise's 1.354 billion yuan restructuring investment was fully in place within 4 days, and Oriental Ocean (东方海洋) was able to be revitalized.
"The company's more than 1,000 employees have been stabilized, and the rights and interests of 632 creditors and nearly 20,000 small and medium investors have been protected in accordance with the law," Xu Guixia (徐桂霞) introduced. Now the company is developing well, and its total market value has increased from 1.2 billion yuan before restructuring to more than 5 billion yuan.
According to reports, in recent years, Shandong courts have given full play to the trial functions of bankruptcy cases. On the one hand, they accurately identify enterprises with rescue value and help "honest but unfortunate" enterprises get out of trouble as soon as possible. On the other hand, for enterprises that have both lost their solvency and lack rescue value and possibilities, they promptly conduct a comprehensive clearing of creditor-debtor relationships through bankruptcy liquidation procedures, promote the smooth "exit" of bankrupt enterprises, and allow social resources to be effectively utilized again.
A few years ago, Heli Wheel Co., Ltd. (合力车轮股份有限公司) in Dongying (东营) was in deep trouble and filed a bankruptcy application with the court. The local government and the court overcame difficulties one by one under the framework of the linkage mechanism, and successfully completed the auction of bankruptcy property in only 36 days.
"Although Heli Wheel (合力车轮) was difficult to maintain, its advanced production line still has great value." Dong Guohua (董国华), the person in charge of the First Enforcement Division of the Dongying Intermediate People's Court (东营市中级人民法院) (the original case handler), introduced that, ultimately, through bankruptcy procedures, Shandong Bohong Rail Transit Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. (山东波鸿轨道交通装备科技公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Bohong Rail Transit (波鸿轨交)"), which has core technology for manufacturing high-speed rail wheels, bought the production line.
This case not only allowed the bankrupt enterprise to "exit" smoothly, but also allowed the advanced production line to be effectively utilized, helping the local area attract a complete high-speed rail wheel and axle industry chain. Today, Bohong Rail Transit (波鸿轨交) has grown into a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, manufacturing, sales, and service of products such as wheels, and its products are sold to many countries and regions.
"Doing a good job in bankruptcy trials helps promote the survival of the fittest among enterprises, promote the optimal allocation of resources, and prevent and resolve major risks. It is not only related to the individual development prospects of enterprises, but also of great significance to optimizing the legal business environment." The relevant person in charge of the Shandong Provincial High People's Court (山东省高级人民法院) stated that Shandong courts adhere to the simultaneous use of "active rescue" and "timely exit." Since 2023, through bankruptcy disposal, they have resolved debts, released land resources, revitalized existing assets, and resettled 217,000 employees, effectively promoting the optimal allocation of resources and effectively preventing and resolving regional risks.
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Such a "highlight moment" is touching. At the end of the movie "The Volunteers: A Bloody Fight for Peace" (《志愿军：浴血和平》), the names of 12 veteran soldiers of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army slowly appear, their average age exceeding 90 years. One viewer left a message on a short video platform: "Seeing the names of the old heroes, the theaters were filled with sobs." Like an online relay race, strangers "showed off" photos of Volunteer Army soldiers, calling them "my dad," "grandma," "grandpa," "my maternal grandpa." On the screen is their regretless youth, and off the screen, tears fill the eyes.
The collision between the vast universe and human civilization is awe-inspiring. Under the lens of Zhai Zhigang (翟志刚), Wang Yaping (王亚平), and Ye Guangfu (叶光富), the documentary footage of "A Glimpse of Earth from Space" (《窗外是蓝星》) is like a gentle gaze, "stroking" the coordinates of human civilization on "Earth," such as the Liaodong Peninsula (辽东半岛), the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原), the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠), the Shandong Peninsula (山东半岛), the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) urban agglomeration, as well as the Arabian Peninsula and the Ethiopian Highlands. A Brazilian viewer exclaimed: "After watching the movie, I better understand the efforts and courage that humanity has put into exploring the universe."
You may have also "swiped" to short videos similar to "Deafening (《震耳欲聋》) Sign Language Teaching Slow Version," memorizing simple and easy-to-learn sign language such as "police," "rescue," which can save lives at critical moments, and learning that there are more than 20 million people with hearing impairments in China, but among the more than 800,000 lawyers nationwide, there are fewer than 30 sign language lawyers. In the comments section, some netizens said: "This is the meaning of the movie."
How well said! The meaning of a movie lies not only in box office data, but also in staying in the audience's heart for a long time, serving as a recorder and inheritor of civilization; it lies not only in the highlight moments on the big screen, but also in connecting a wider range of people, a broader region, and a more distant future through the big screen.
As of October 8, the total box office for the year has reached 43.789 billion yuan, an increase of 18.98% year-on-year, exceeding the total box office for the entire year of 2024 by 1.287 billion yuan. This achievement is jointly written by a series of new domestic films and overseas films such as "Ne Zha: The Devil Child Reborn" (《哪吒之魔童闹海》), "Detective Tang 1900" (《唐探1900》), "Nanjing Photo Studio" (《南京照相馆》), "731" (《731》), "Monster of Langlang Mountain" (《浪浪山小妖怪》), and "Chasing the Wind and Shadow" (《捕风追影》). Behind the data, there is commendable progress in domestic films, and it is the audience's recognition and encouragement of the quality of domestic films.
We must also soberly see that current domestic films are facing a series of new propositions: Where does the patience of audiences accustomed to fragmented information come from to accept the "long narrative" of movies? Faced with many convenient and inexpensive entertainment methods, and more immersive and socially-oriented cultural consumption, what are the irreplaceable advantages of movies? The main contradiction in movie supply is no longer whether there is a shortage or whether it is enough, but whether it is good or exquisite, and whether it can accurately match the constantly changing needs of the audience.
The recent emergence of high-quality films has brought us some inspiration.
"Literature is the tool for conveying the Way." The value of a movie is first determined by the values it conveys. "Nanjing Photo Studio" (《南京照相馆》) writes the epic of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression of seven ordinary people who "could not be subdued by force," conveying the theme of "uniting to protect the historical truth that cannot be forgotten." Director Shen Ao (申奥) firmly believes that film is a visual testimony of an era, and creators must be cautious about expressing their historical views. The "Volunteer Army" (《志愿军》) trilogy was created over five years and released successively during the National Day holidays from 2023 to 2025, and many young people have been following it for three years. An elementary school student suggested to director Chen Kaige (陈凯歌): "If there is a fourth 'Volunteer Army' movie, it should be called 'The Volunteers: Creating the Future' (《志愿军：开创未来》)." Despite facing a fragmented and differentiated communication landscape, despite facing fierce competition between online and offline, spatial narrative and temporal narrative, and the infinite flow of information and limited attention, shared memories, emotions, dreams, and pursuits are still the greatest common denominator in the aesthetics of the vast audience, and are still the secret to finding soulmates in good stories. Because only the attraction and cohesion in thought and spirit are truly internal, powerful, and lasting.
"Those who do not innovate daily will surely regress daily." Movies need to "break the circle," and creativity needs to "break the circle" first. "Journey to the West" (《西游记》) has been adapted time and time again, and everyone has a pilgrimage team in their hearts. "Monster of Langlang Mountain" (《浪浪山小妖怪》) has found a new way to open up "Journey to the West," allowing contemporary audiences to find themselves through the perspective of "small characters" and a brand-new narrative structure. "Tang Palace Night Banquet" (《唐宫夜宴》) has been derived from a dance IP into China's first virtual reality movie with a "Dragon Seal" (龙标), and has been exhibited in many countries and regions overseas. With the help of VR equipment, viewers "walk into" the Tang Dynasty palace, immersing themselves in tangible scenes and interacting with traditional culture such as poetry, song, dance, and architecture. Times are changing, and the preferences and needs of audiences for spiritual and cultural products are also changing, but the most essential artistic laws of film have not changed, and the innovative laws of film creativity rooted in social practice have not changed. Because film is also the "sum of human knowledge," and films that keep pace with technological progress and social changes, and creators who breathe with the audience, will naturally have endless creativity.
A movie is no longer just a movie. "Travel with movies," "Taste food with movies," "Do popular science with movies"... Movies have become a new traffic portal and an important link in promoting consumption into a chain. From the Shanghai International Film Festival (上海国际电影节) to the Silk Road International Film Festival (丝绸之路国际电影节), from the summer vacation to the National Day holiday, the "ticket stub economy" has become a new engine of consumption. "Monster of Langlang Mountain" (《浪浪山小妖怪》) has authorized more than 800 derivative products, and real-life entertainment projects such as offline exhibitions and themed pop-up restaurants have continued into the consumer market. "The Legend of Luo Xiaohei 2" (《罗小黑战记2》) sold more than 140,000 peripheral derivative products in 1,000 themed cinema pop-up stores and online stores nationwide, and the flagship pop-up store in Beijing Chaoyang Park (北京朝阳公园) had a total traffic of more than 150,000 people in 10 days... "Film+" promotes the film industry to continuously advance from the traditional box office economy to a diversified consumption ecology.
120 years ago, China's first film, "Dingjun Mountain" (《定军山》), was born in the Fengtai Photo Studio (丰泰照相馆) in Qianmen (前门), Beijing (北京). This opera film combined with the national essence of Peking Opera announced that Chinese films, once born, have distinct national characteristics.
120 years later, we are even more convinced that the reason why Chinese films are different is that Chinese stories are different, and the key to the vitality and vitality of Chinese films lies in the "two combinations." As a "cultural business card," films vividly display the image of the country and nation; as a "cultural negative," films reveal the tradition of historical culture; as a "cultural chip," films engrave the code of the national spirit.
A movie is a cultural seed. More than 1.4 billion viewers, more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, and the myriad phenomena of Chinese-style modernization... Nourished by all of this, cultural seeds will surely grow into towering trees and bear abundant fruits.
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In many people's minds, soldiers often mean the physique of a "tough guy" and symbolize the spirit of "dedication." While these words are certainly admirable, they are far from sufficient to depict the true and three-dimensional image of soldiers. Soldiers also have a rich emotional world. Our creation, "The Leopard," is currently airing on Hunan TV (湖南卫视) and Mango TV (芒果TV). To present this authentic portrayal with flesh and blood, the drama does not deliberately create "perfect soldiers." Because "imperfection" is what makes individuals real, it leaves room for dialogue between the work and the audience.
The spiritual core of "The Leopard" originates from the ancient wisdom of "A Gentleman's Transformation Like a Leopard" (君子豹变) . A young leopard is unremarkable at birth, but transforms into something agile and beautiful as it grows. This is precisely a vivid metaphor for the growth of young soldiers: from naivety to maturity, from simple beliefs to firm faith. In the army, this great melting pot, every soldier is completing their own "leopard transformation." The new era of the Chinese army is also constantly innovating through such rounds of transformation, demonstrating a vigorous force for a strong military.
We have injected "The Leopard" with abundant youth and vitality. Although the plot covers the spiritual inheritance of three generations of soldiers, we chose post-00s soldiers as the protagonists. They are active in thinking, dare to express themselves, and represent the confident, decisive, and daring spirit of Chinese soldiers in the new era. The plot focuses on a group of outstanding young soldiers, watching how they become the "strongest soldiers." The protagonist, Chen Hansheng (陈汉生), was once an excellent graduate of the Special Police Academy, but successively experienced setbacks such as "being expelled from the Leopard," "entering the repair class," and "being assigned to the catering class." In fact, this is precisely the deep tempering of outstanding talents by the military—what the cause of a strong military needs is not lone heroes, but soldiers who can be conscientious and shine in any position. In the end, Chen Hansheng returned to the Leopard Commando Team with his excellent qualities and firm will. We hope to use his experience to tell the audience: true strength is not about standing at the top forever, but about having the courage and strength to climb again after falling to the bottom.
In "The Leopard," the audience sees drones and mechanical dogs taking the lead in breaking into the battlefield, performing reconnaissance and even the first round of strikes; sees officers and soldiers wearing VR helmets, conducting high-intensity red and blue confrontations in the virtual battlefield; and witnesses data flowing and algorithms deducing on the large screen of the command center, deciding victory thousands of miles away. Today's Chinese army has long surpassed the single dimension of "一根筋、一身汗 (yī gēn jīn, yī shēn hàn - "one tendon, a body of sweat," describes someone who is simple-minded and relies solely on physical effort)." The officers and soldiers of the new era must not only be able to charge with guns, but also be able to control code and understand the battlefield pulse behind the data.
In the selection of main creators and actors, we have always adhered to the principle of "veterans first," aiming to make the work closer to the military camp and more authentic in its "military flavor." Filming in Hunan (湖南) for several months, from hot summer to cold winter, "wearing short sleeves in winter and cotton clothes in summer" according to the needs of the plot, was a great test for the actors. During filming, some suffered from heatstroke, some shivered while reciting lines from the cold, and some were injured in tactical movements, but no one complained or retreated. The crew's workload was heavy, but the actors' state was always full. In those days, these young people seemed to have really become soldiers, and their dedication and sincerity deserve to be seen by the audience.
In the current field of literary and artistic creation, military themes may not be the so-called "traffic track," but someone always has to defend this position. I hope that "The Leopard" can sincerely show the soldiers' beliefs, emotions, warmth, and bloodiness to the audience, so that more people can see that words like courage, responsibility, mission, and faith always shine with the light of the times.
(The author is the chief director and co-director of the TV series "The Leopard")
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That autumn, I was searching for a "phoenix tail" to conclude my novel "Autumn Water Beauty" (秋水伊人), but my thoughts were unexpectedly blocked, and I couldn't write the last section for a long time. The words on more than a dozen pages of manuscript paper seemed to have been drained of their warmth by the autumn wind, appearing withered and thin, and the plot progression also stalled.
I wandered through the city's large and small bookstores and libraries with a heavy head and anxiety, my fingertips skimming over rows of book spines, but I still didn't get a single spark of inspiration. It wasn't until I was in front of a used bookstore stall that I was "pulled" by a gentle and melodious piece of music - "Night Mooring on the Autumn River" (秋江夜泊). The stall owner was an old man sitting in a wheelchair. Seeing that I was listening attentively, he said in a low voice, "There are lights in the music, there are boats, and there is also the shore you are looking for."
Back home, I listened to this piece of music repeatedly. The gurgling piano sounds were like the flowing river water under the night, sometimes calm and sometimes surging slightly, and my heart also swayed with it. Suddenly, a clear picture emerged: the male protagonist was about to leave silently at the ferry in the autumn night, but turned back at the last moment.
The light in my heart suddenly lit up, and I wrote in one breath: "He turned back in the bleak autumn wind, like a drifting fallen leaf, finally finding the direction of returning to its roots..." After finishing the manuscript, I felt relieved, and my eyes were also wet.
A year later, the novel was published in a municipal literary magazine. I made a special trip back to that used bookstore stall, but the person was gone and the stall was empty. Time flies, autumn comes and goes, and decades of life pass in a flash. I often play this piece of music on quiet autumn nights. The moonlight is like water, and the piano sounds are lingering. It not only preserves the memory of that distant season for me, but also makes me understand more and more that the true ending in the creative sense is not the end of the story, but the return of emotions to the shore.
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After two and a half years of preparation and creation, the dance drama "Yongle Weiyang" (《永乐未央》) officially premiered during this year's "Eleventh" holiday.
After creating works such as "Only Green" (《只此青绿》) and "Wing Chun" (《咏春》), I have been thinking about new possibilities for the structure of dance drama scripts. Dance dramas, which are generally considered "good at lyricism but clumsy at narration," have to carry an ultra-long span of time and space, complex historical backgrounds, the expression of humanistic spirit, and "portrait exhibition-style" depictions, which is undoubtedly "**难上加难**" (nán shàng jiā nán - "difficult upon difficult," extremely difficult; to make a difficult situation even more difficult).
The difficulty in creating "Yongle Weiyang" (《永乐未央》) lies first in the profound historical culture it carries. In 1247, Yongle Palace (永乐宫) began construction under the grand aspiration of "establishing a temple to save people." After more than a hundred years of construction and painting, the walls of the Sanqing Hall (三清殿) were filled with immortals paying homage, and the wind seemed to move across the walls. Those colored glazes from West Asia were refined into colored glaze, guarding a piece of land, and remaining bright even after more than 700 years of time. However, in the long years, Yongle Palace (永乐宫) was gradually forgotten until a cultural relic survey in the early 1950s rediscovered it, becoming the only existing Yuan Dynasty (元代) official architectural complex in China, with extraordinary value.
How to tell the story of cultural relics in the form of stage art? The core solution must be "people"—we need to find the humanistic spirit attached to the cultural relics and build an emotional bridge between them on the other side of the long time to today.
After a long period of thinking, I decided to break the linear narrative of a single "main character" and "central event" and build the basic framework of the work in "units," that is, to refine the triple aesthetic dimensions of Yongle Palace (永乐宫) and even Shanxi (山西) cultural relics with "architecture, murals, and colored glaze." Each unit tells an independent story of "cultural relic revitalization," and the fourth story focuses on the relocation and reconstruction of Yongle Palace (永乐宫) in the 1950s. From the perspective of the young relocation workers, the dance drama completes the interweaving and resonance of two time and spaces.
In terms of creative concept, the entire team showed a high degree of consistency. We went into Yongle Palace (永乐宫) countless times to find inspiration, and excavated details in a large number of documents and craft techniques. We sorted out the "timeline" of Yongle Palace (永乐宫) for more than 700 years, including the bits and pieces recorded in the numerous inscriptions; we understood what kind of world-saving heart the supervisors at that time had, and how they ran around to recruit skilled craftsmen to build this spiritual mansion together; we imagined that the highly skilled painting teams such as Zhu Haogu (朱好古) and Ma Junxiang (马君祥) had divine help when they wrote, painting with the style of Wu Daozi (吴道子) blowing in the wind... When we think about the "consistency" of these wonderful stories and themes, the play reaches a critical moment—what is "Weiyang" (未央)?
The relocation project of Yongle Palace (永乐宫) lasted nearly 10 years, relocating 1,000 square meters of murals, and relocating thousands of architectural components weighing 10 tons, leaving more than 20,000 pages of handwritten materials. However, the average age of the core team of such a large project was less than 30 years old.
They are now in their twilight years, but the wrinkles of the old people still ripple with the youth of those years. I remember when interviewing a person who experienced the relocation, he proudly told us: the cutting of each mural was designed to perfectly avoid the faces of the characters; the fine wooden structures such as caissons were moved by integral hoisting, which maximized the integrity; all the colored glaze components were re-refined and restored, and the original parts were well preserved; and now, the walls of the main hall are hollow to facilitate the repair of the murals.
In an instant, I understood the meaning of "Weiyang" (未央), which is a spirit as continuous as the Yellow River (黄河), and a civilization memory passed down from generation to generation. Today, this baton has been handed over to our generation, and we will continue to tell the story of Yongle Palace (永乐宫) in the form of stage art.
"Keep the years, share the painting." On the stage, the supervisor handed the survey drawings to modern architects, the Yuan Dynasty (元代) female painter and the modern artist looked at each other and brushed past each other, and the blue glazed corner god quietly accompanied the glazed craftsman in time... When the time and space jumped to the completion of the relocation and restoration work, old photos gradually appeared on the stage, and the relocation workers transformed from the "hidden lines" buried in the first three units into the protagonists of the play, completing the thematic sublimation of the whole play.
The performance team of the dance drama "Yongle Weiyang" (《永乐未央》) is the China Oriental Performing Arts Group (中国东方演艺集团), mainly composed of young actors born after 2000, some of whom have just stepped out of school—today's "we" are like the "they" of that year. More than 700 years ago, they did not know how many hearts the completed palace could protect in the turbulent world; more than 60 years ago, they did not know what kind of imprint the relocation would leave in the years. This time, we want to share with them the right years. When the audience leaves the theater, if they have the idea of visiting Yongle Palace (永乐宫), our interpretation of "Weiyang" (未央) will have real meaning.
(The author is the screenwriter of the dance drama "Yongle Weiyang" (《永乐未央》))
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"Reading ten thousand books makes writing as if aided by the gods; white gulls disappear into the vastness, who can tame them across ten thousand miles?" This is the opening verse of "Selected Works of Guo Qihong's Plays" (《郭启宏剧作选》), derived from Cao Yu's (曹禺) praise of him after the premiere of "Li Bai" (《李白》). In 1991, the premiere of the drama "Li Bai" (《李白》) caused a sensation in Beijing (北京) and won five Wenhua Awards for play, script, director, stage design, and performance, initiating Guo Qihong's (郭启宏) creation of literati historical dramas. Now, this ethereal and poetic play has been performed for more than 30 years, always accompanying the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人艺) and the audience.
From a Lingnan (岭南) student to an octogenarian who has won the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Lifetime Achievement Award (Drama), Guo Qihong (郭启宏) is just like this white gull, relying on the sincerity and perseverance of a literati, holding the weighty pen of "lifelike historical drama," opening up the subtle aspects of history, and expanding the beauty of drama.
Guo Qihong (郭启宏), who was admitted to the Chinese Department of Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学) in 1957, was taught by Wang Jisi (王季思), an expert in Song and Yuan literature and a master of ci and qu poetry. Following Mr. Wang (王季思) to study Song ci and Yuan qu poetry, going to the city to watch plays, especially participating in the collation and proofreading of ancient books of the Che Wangfu (车王府) opera scripts under his guidance, laid the seeds for his future cross-genre creation.
"My connection with drama, it can be said, did not begin on the stage, but began with literature," said Guo Qihong (郭启宏).
In the 1960s, an unexpected opportunity led Guo Qihong (郭启宏) to embark on the path of playwright. After graduating from university, he was assigned to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture (北京市文化局), and successively served as a opera playwright in the China Pingju Opera Theatre (中国评剧院), Beijing Peking Opera Theatre (北京京剧院), and Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre (北方昆曲剧院). When he first arrived at the Pingju Opera Theatre, Guo Qihong (郭启宏) had never seen a Pingju opera. For him, the structure of drama was relatively difficult, but as for the lyrics that everyone dreaded, he, with a solid foundation in classical literature, was not worried. However, his southern accent made him feel unfamiliar with the pronunciation of opera. So he regarded watching operas as attending classes, taking bus No. 7 to the Dazhong Theatre (大众剧场) in Xianyu Kou (鲜鱼口), Zhengyangmen (正阳门) every night after dinner, rain or shine, "watching operas as a resident."
In 1979, his first Peking Opera work "Sima Qian" (《司马迁》) was completed and successfully premiered, officially opening his creative path. The play won the second prize for creation in the performance celebrating the 30th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Since then, his literary inspiration burst forth like a spring, creating "Cheng Zhaocai" (《成兆才》) and "Pingju Queen" (《评剧皇后》) for the Pingju Opera Theatre, restoring the ups and downs of opera artists' lives; writing "Reminiscences of the Southern Tang Dynasty" (《南唐遗事》) for the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre, using the poignant beauty of "flowing water and falling flowers, spring is gone" to express the rise and fall of dynasties; writing "Embroidered Tiger" (《绣虎》) for the Chaoju Opera Theatre, using Cao Zhi's (曹植) "seven steps to compose a poem" to portray the perseverance of literati in the vortex of power. In 1987, "Reminiscences of the Southern Tang Dynasty" (《南唐遗事》) not only played more than a hundred performances on stage, but was also made into a television art film. After watching it, Mr. Wang Jisi (王季思) commented: "Qihong's (启宏) plays, every word is soaked with poetic soul. Reading his script is like viewing a long ink painting scroll." At the same time, he proposed the "Theory of Lifelike Historical Drama," advocating "transmitting the spirit of history, transmitting the spirit of characters, and transmitting the spirit of the author," which also aroused widespread attention in the drama circle, laying a theoretical foundation for his future creation of "literati historical dramas."
At the age of 49, Guo Qihong (郭启宏) officially became a playwright at the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人艺). Half a year later, he submitted the first draft of "Li Bai" (《李白》), his first work in the field of drama, to Yu Shizhi (于是之), then the deputy director of the theater. More than half a month later, Yu Shizhi (于是之) came to him with a carefully considered revision outline and a script marked in pencil, and discussed it with director Su Min (苏民), repeatedly deliberating on the structure, characters, plot, and language of the script. This reverence for art and unprecedented creative freedom allowed him to find a spiritual home.
This drama combines the meaning of prose and the realm of poetry, writing a three-dimensional Li Bai (李白) who is both familiar and unfamiliar to people, and stands on the stage of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人艺) through the interpretation of Pu Cunxin (濮存昕). Countless audiences entered the inner world of the poet through this play.
Since then, he used "Son of Heaven" (《天之骄子》), about the Cao (曹) family father and son, to explore the life choices of "there is no high or low distinction between beams and pillars," created "Zhi Ji" (《知己》) to question the soul dilemma of intellectuals between "speaking out for justice" and "protecting oneself wisely," together constituting his "literati historical drama trilogy" with "Li Bai" (《李白》). In 2019, another of his literati masterpieces, "Du Fu" (《杜甫》), was staged and also became a historical drama repertoire of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人艺).
He would add imagery such as "moonlight is poured on the ground like wine" to the script, and would also let Du Fu (杜甫) shed tears for the people during the An Lushan Rebellion (安史之乱). This "small to see big" creative technique allows historical figures to break free from the shackles of symbolization and become flesh and blood, perceptible and knowable. The judges of the Cao Yu (曹禺) Drama Literature Award commented: "Guo Qihong's (郭启宏) plays let us see another possibility of historical drama - not the accumulation of grand narratives, but the dialogue between souls."
Faced with praise, Guo Qihong (郭启宏) always maintains humility: "It is the soil of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人艺) that allows my script to take root and blossom."
Whenever the performance ends and the audience stands up and applauds, Guo Qihong (郭启宏) is always moved, even to tears: "This is not only the best reward for the creators' labor, but also exudes a kind of sublimity of dramatic art. A successful playwright should have the passion of a poet, the wisdom of a novelist, the diction of an essayist, the wit of a miscellaneous writer, and also be half a thinker, half a philosopher, and half a historian. Naturally, he must also be half a director and half an actor. How difficult! But also enjoy it. Writing plays is essential to my life... It is worth it if I do this one thing well in my life!"
With a pure poetic heart, rooted in the realistic soil of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人艺), Guo Qihong (郭启宏) has found a spiritual home in the world of drama. The more than 90 scripts he has created, filled with the fragrance of ink and warmth, nourish and enlighten future generations of dramatists.
(Author's unit: Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民艺术剧院))
Return to TopThe allure of theater always captivates people. Recently, from Shanghai (上海) to Xi'an (西安), from Beijing-Tianjin (京津) to Sichuan-Chongqing (川渝), from Wuzhen (乌镇) to Guilin (桂林)... various art festivals and theater festivals have been staged one after another, bringing a series of wonderful artistic feasts to audiences in various places.
Please write down your story with theater under the title "That Day, I Walked into the Theater" - your favorite theatrical works, unforgettable performance experiences, touching stories during the performance, or the unique experience that art brings to you... The style is not limited, about 600 words, welcome to your submission.
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