Summary: Xi Jinping attended the commissioning ceremony of China's first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier, the Fujian, in Sanya, Hainan. During the event, Xi presented the military flag to the ship's captain and political commissar, inspected the ship's facilities including the electromagnetic catapult system, and observed a demonstration launch. He emphasized the importance of enhancing combat readiness and technological expertise. Cai Qi and Zhang Guoqing were reported to have attended the commissioning ceremony. The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, is indigenously designed and built, featuring advanced electromagnetic catapult technology.
Summary: Xi Jinping congratulated Paul Biya on his re-election as President of Cameroon, emphasizing the traditional friendship between China and Cameroon. Xi highlighted the deepening political mutual trust and fruitful cooperation in various fields, as well as mutual support on core interests and major concerns. He noted the upcoming 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations and expressed his willingness to work with Biya to further develop the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, leveraging the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit outcomes. The message did not reference the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses China's progress in sports under Xi Jinping's leadership, highlighting achievements in both mass fitness and elite competition, including the upcoming National Games hosted jointly by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau. It emphasizes the importance of sports for national health, strength, and overall development, noting increased public participation and improved athletic performance at events like the Olympics. The piece also touches on the development of the sports industry and its integration into the broader economy, including efforts to promote winter sports and the successful hosting of international events. The article further emphasizes the importance of upholding and promoting Chinese sportsmanship and spirit, which serves as a source of national pride. Finally, the text mentions that China actively uses sports to promote international cooperation and tell Chinese stories on the global stage.
Summary: During a visit to Sanya, Hainan Province, Xi Jinping listened to a report on the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) construction, emphasizing high-level opening up. Officials stated that the island will officially implement island-wide customs clearance on December 18, a key step in opening up to the outside world. They pledged to align with high international economic and trade rules and promote coordinated development with areas like the Greater Bay Area, as well as the Belt and Road Initiative. Xi stressed the need to balance development and security while opening up. Hainan aims to contribute to China's new development pattern through high-quality development and building a first-class business environment.
Summary: Chinese customs data indicates a 3.6% year-on-year increase in total trade for the first ten months of 2023, reaching 37.31 trillion yuan. Exports rose by 6.2% to 22.12 trillion yuan, while imports remained relatively stable at 15.19 trillion yuan. ASEAN remains China's largest trading partner, with trade totaling 6.18 trillion yuan, a 9.1% increase. Trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative also increased by 5.9%.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang issued a directive emphasizing the importance of farmland irrigation and high-standard farmland construction for ensuring food security and increasing farmers' income. During the national video conference on winter and spring farmland irrigation and high-standard farmland construction, Vice Premier Liu Guozhong stressed the need to improve farmland quality, enhance disaster prevention capabilities, and address shortcomings in flood control projects. He also urged relevant regions and departments to expedite autumn planting, provide guidance to farmers, and ensure the quality of sowing. The meeting did not discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: As Special Representative of Xi Jinping, Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attended the Belém Climate Summit in Brazil, conveying Xi's well wishes and commending Brazil's contributions. Ding emphasized China's commitment to its 2035 national independent contribution (NDC) and its focus on green transition, urging adherence to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. He also met with UN Secretary-General Guterres, affirming China's support for the UN and multilateralism. Guterres thanked China for its support of the UN and for its leading role in global climate governance and multilateralism, praising Xi Jinping's global governance initiatives.
Summary: Speaking as a special representative of Xi Jinping at the Belém Climate Summit, the speaker conveyed Xi's well wishes for Brazil as the host of COP30. The speaker highlighted China's progress in achieving its 2030 nationally determined contributions, noting the announcement of China's 2035 targets including an absolute emissions reduction goal. The speaker emphasized the need for multilateralism and adherence to the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities," urging developed countries to fulfill their emissions reduction obligations and provide financial and technological support to developing nations. They also called for breaking down trade barriers to ensure the free flow of green products. The speaker made no mention of the United States.
Summary: Namibian baobab products, including skincare items, are gaining popularity in the Chinese market through platforms like the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Namibian companies are partnering with Chinese firms, like "African Hill Biological Group", to develop new products, such as baobab-infused cosmetics, tailored to Chinese consumer preferences. The CIIE facilitates market access and collaboration, boosting incomes for Namibian farmers and expanding choices for Chinese consumers. Chinese initiatives like the CIIE and the Belt and Road Initiative are seen as providing tangible development opportunities for African businesses, enhancing the competitiveness and lowering the costs for African products exported to China. A Namibian official stated that the CIIE demonstrated China's commitment to sharing market opportunities with other countries.
Summary: During the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Xi Jinping advocated for a people-centered approach and the full implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. China emphasizes bridging the development gap and increasing people's well-being, positioning itself as a key force in promoting global development. China is committed to South-South cooperation, including initiatives with Africa, Latin America, Arab states, and Pacific Island countries. China aims to expand institutional opening-up and uphold the multilateral trading system and promote inclusive economic globalization. According to the World Bank, the Belt and Road Initiative could lift millions out of poverty by 2030.
Summary: During a meeting with Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi affirmed the positive trajectory of Sino-Georgian relations over the past 33 years, expressing China's desire to deepen mutual trust and cooperation. Wang stated China's commitment to greater openness and contribution to an open world economy. Darchiashvili reiterated Georgia's firm adherence to the One China Policy and support for China on all occasions. He also expressed support for Xi Jinping's global governance initiatives.
Summary: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced that Xi Jinping's special envoy, Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying, will attend the inauguration ceremony of Bolivian President Pas in La Paz on November 8th, at the invitation of the Bolivian government.
Summary: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced that Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide will pay an official visit to China from November 10th to 11th. The visit is at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo.
Summary: Central Foreign Affairs Commission Director Wang Yi delivered a report on the Fourth Plenum of the 20th Party Congress to officials from the Central Foreign Affairs Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other related organizations. Wang emphasized that the Plenum injects stability into an uncertain world and provides positive energy for global development, calling for a more proactive approach to major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. He stressed the need to enhance China's international influence and shape the relationship between China and the world. Elsewhere, Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli gave a similar report in Guizhou.
Summary: The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is developing a one-stop aircraft maintenance industry base, which has repaired over 2,400 aircraft since 2022 for nearly 50 domestic and international airlines. Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of building the Hainan FTP into a significant gateway for China's new era of opening up. The FTP's favorable policies, such as tariff exemptions on imported maintenance materials and production equipment, have attracted international clients, including airlines from Vietnam and Qatar. The development of the aviation industry chain in Hainan, facilitated by these policies, is creating a more comprehensive service ecosystem. The upcoming full island closure operation of the Hainan FTP on December 18th is expected to further boost international exchanges and the aviation industry.
Summary: This article discusses efforts in Jiujiang, Jiangxi to improve community-level governance by enhancing the skills and training of community workers. The city has established a tiered training system, mentorship programs pairing experienced leaders with newcomers, and encourages professional certifications in social work and psychology. One example highlights a young community worker, Zhang Chun, who built rapport with elderly residents like "Grandma Chen" by applying learned skills in elderly care and psychology. Zhang Xiaojun, head of the Jiujiang Municipal Social Work Department, stated that the city would continue to improve the training system for community workers during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
Summary: The article highlights the importance of professional training for community workers in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, enabling them to better serve residents. Through systematic learning and specialized training, these workers are equipped to address issues like elderly care by understanding elderly psychology, managing health, and connecting resources. This professionalization aims to transform community service from relying on experience to emphasizing expertise. The article anticipates further advancements in community service with the continued promotion of professional training in the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan".
Summary: The 22nd Beijing Forum opened on November 7th, focusing on "Harmony of Civilizations and Common Prosperity: The Digital-Intelligent Era and the Symbiosis of Civilizations." Attendees, including Han Qide, Hao Ping, Xu Aosen, Yu Yingjie, Fang Jiangshan, Zhu Haili, He Guangcai, and Gong Qihuang, emphasized the crucial role of education in the digital age. Participants advocated for educational innovation and the cultivation of future-ready talent, highlighting the responsibility of universities in cultural preservation and innovation. The forum, co-hosted by Peking University, the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, and the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies, features multiple sub-forums to promote mutual learning and progress among civilizations.
Summary: According to a report from the Ministry of Natural Resources, China's marine economy saw steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, with a total output value of 7.9 trillion yuan, a 5.6% year-on-year increase. Marine resource supply increased, traditional marine industries developed well, and emerging marine industries accelerated. Specifically, marine crude oil and natural gas production increased, as did marine freight volume and tourism revenue. New orders for ships remain globally competitive and new marine technology continues to develop.
Summary: During a November 6th visit to Sanya, Hainan, Xi Jinping received a report on the Hainan Free Trade Port's construction, emphasizing high-level opening up and risk management. Officials like Guan Jirong from Hainan and Wu Shulin from the National Development and Reform Commission pledged to implement Xi's directives, focusing on policy innovation and integration with other regions. Hainan aims to become a leading gateway for China's opening up in the new era. The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to formally launch full island closure on December 18, a landmark move for China's high-level opening up.
Summary: The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened a meeting in Wuhan on November 6th, focused on cultivating leading agricultural technology enterprises and strengthening their role in technological innovation. Since the start of the year, multiple policies have been introduced to support these enterprises, with over 2,600 companies now in a new agricultural technology enterprise cultivation database. Enterprises are playing a larger role in national agricultural technology projects, participating in about 50% of major projects since the 14th Five-Year Plan. China's agricultural technological advancements are now considered to be among the world's leaders.
Summary: Politburo member Li Shulei delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. Attendees affirmed Xi Jinping's vision of a "community of common destiny in cyberspace" and stated that the recent Fourth Plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee will provide new opportunities for global internet development. Participants emphasized innovation, security, cultural exchange, and collaborative governance, respecting national sovereignty in cyberspace. The conference, themed "Building an Open, Cooperative, Secure and Inclusive Digital Future – Working Together to Build a Community of Common Destiny in Cyberspace," featured 24 sub-forums and hosted over 1,600 guests from more than 130 countries and regions.
Summary: This article discusses the revitalization of the Erlongtao River in Jilin Province, China, and the efforts of local volunteers to protect its ecosystem. Once dried up due to drought and dams, the river was restored through a water diversion project, bringing back migratory birds like white cranes. Pan Shengyu, a local resident, formed a volunteer team to protect the river and its avian inhabitants, earning recognition for their conservation work. The improved environment has attracted tourists and researchers, boosting local pride and economic opportunities. The river's revival highlights the positive impact of ecological restoration on both the environment and local communities.
Summary: The General Office of the State Council issued an "Implementation Opinion on Accelerating the Cultivation and Opening of Scenarios to Promote Large-Scale Application of New Scenarios," emphasizing the importance of scenarios in bridging technology and industry. The document calls for leveraging China's large market and diverse application scenarios to promote technological and industrial innovation. It outlines 22 key areas for scenario cultivation and opening across five aspects, including new fields, industrial transformation, and social governance. The opinion stresses the need for coordinated efforts under the leadership of the Party Central Committee to implement the guidelines and encourage the government to lead by example.
Summary: The article discusses China's progress in sports under Xi Jinping's leadership, emphasizing the importance of both mass participation and elite performance. It highlights initiatives like the upcoming National Games in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao, increased public access to sports facilities, and successes in international competitions such as the Olympics. The piece underscores the role of sports in promoting national health, cultural pride, and the realization of the Chinese Dream. It also touches on the integration of sports with economic development, citing the popularity of events like "Village Super League" and the expansion of the sports industry. China's increased engagement in international sports and promotion of the "community of common destiny" is referenced.
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Summary: The China International Import Expo (CIIE) showcases new products and technologies, aiming to make China a hub for global innovation. CIIE facilitates connections between Chinese enterprises and global resources, allowing them to meet domestic demand. Central enterprises formed procurement delegations, resulting in substantial deals involving commodities like crude oil from 17 countries. Companies leverage the CIIE to expand international collaborations, including in ASEAN countries for projects such as coral reef protection. A Chinese company at the expo also signed a deal with a U.S. company for procurement cooperation.
Summary: The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is highlighted as a platform for international cooperation and mutual benefit, with numerous deals and partnerships being forged. A Portuguese cork company and a Ningxia winery established a partnership, and an engine maintenance company signed a deal exceeding $100 million. The CIIE facilitates access to the Chinese market, which is seen as a key to future growth for international businesses. The event also saw increased participation from less developed countries and African businesses, connecting Chinese demand with global needs.
Summary: The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) attracted participants from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations, with 4,108 overseas companies exhibiting across an area exceeding 430,000 square meters, marking a new high in scale. The CIIE's increasing success is attributed to its role as a bridge for investment and procurement, facilitating substantial deals, with cumulative intended transactions from the previous seven expos exceeding $500 billion. China's massive market, the second largest globally for imports, and its commitment to high-level opening-up are key drivers for the expo's continued growth. Companies such as Thailand's IFBH Group and AstraZeneca are expanding their presence in China through the CIIE. The event showcases China's determination to promote shared opportunities and global development.
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Summary: The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is highlighted as a window into China's opening-up and a key platform for international businesses to access the Chinese market and foster innovation. Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao emphasized the CIIE as an innovative measure for China to share its vast market. Companies like GE Healthcare and Michelin see China as a crucial market for growth and innovation. International cooperation is also emphasized, with China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) deepening partnerships with foreign companies. The article notes that the CIIE is also a platform for promoting free and fair trade between China and countries around the world, highlighting the 10th anniversary of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Summary: During the China International Import Expo (CIIE), China Energy Engineering Group (中国能建) showcased its "Nengchu No. 1" compressed air energy storage system and the "Qingqing No. 1" integrated green hydrogen energy solution. General Manager Ni Zhen highlighted the CIIE's role in facilitating global companies to share Chinese opportunities, noting that China Energy Engineering Group signed equipment procurement agreements worth $1.828 billion with companies including Siemens Energy and Hitachi Energy. The purchased wind turbines and photovoltaic components will be utilized in Saudi Arabian wind and photovoltaic projects. Ni Zhen also noted China Energy Engineering Group's engagement in Belt and Road Initiative countries, with newly signed contracts exceeding 600 billion yuan in the past five years. The company is involved in renewable energy projects in multiple countries, including the UAE and Uzbekistan.
Summary: At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group showcased dairy products, including those sourced from its Oceania Dairy base in New Zealand. Yili has been expanding its global footprint, including acquisitions like Westland Milk Products in 2019, and now operates 81 automated production bases and 15 innovation centers globally. Yili is also focusing on sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions and promoting a green supply chain. Yili Group Vice President Yang Chaoqun stated that Yili will continue to use the CIIE as a bridge to deepen global industrial collaboration.
Summary: Haier Biomedical, a subsidiary of Yingkang Life, has launched China's first domestically produced 100,000 RPM ultracentrifuge, applicable to areas like virus separation and nanodrug development. Driven by innovation, Yingkang Life showcased over 30 achievements, with over 60% being new releases, including the "Edmund Bio-Sample Digital Management Solution" for intelligent sample management. The company also highlighted its commitment to green development with energy-efficient ultra-low temperature freezers. Its solar-powered innovations have been applied to over 80 countries in the Belt and Road Initiative. Yingkang Life aims to leverage the expo to further integrate into global public health governance and promote China's health solutions internationally.
Summary: Oriental International Group, a participant and promoter of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), facilitated deals such as 200 orders for flying vehicles. The group showcased products from 38 countries and regions, including Austrian chocolate, which fostered cultural exchange, and a Japanese culinary brand. They operate the "6 days + 365 days" Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Center which provides year round sales. Ji Shengjun, Party Secretary and Chairman of Oriental International Group, stated that the certainty of the Chinese market is the premise for global brands entering China. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: China has launched partial operations of its independently developed super-gravity centrifugal simulation and experimental facility (CHIEF) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. According to Chief Scientist Chen Yunmin, the device simulates extreme gravity conditions, up to hundreds of times Earth's gravity, to compress time and space for experiments related to geology, disaster prevention, resource development, and new materials. The facility includes the CHIEF1300 model preparation machine, with two more powerful centrifuges currently under construction. The project integrates expertise from multiple disciplines to address challenges like heat management and structural integrity. The device will enable research, such as the study of deep-sea methane hydrate extraction and high-speed rail foundation design, previously impossible due to time and scale constraints.
Summary: Using remote sensing satellites, Chinese scientists have discovered that tree species diversity is a key factor in global forest photosynthesis, second only to temperature. The research, combining satellite data and AI analysis, reveals that forests with richer tree species exhibit stronger photosynthesis. This is attributed to enhanced light capture and nutrient absorption due to diverse canopy structures and root systems. The findings suggest that promoting biodiversity in forest restoration efforts, such as planting mixed forests, can significantly enhance carbon sequestration. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: A Chinese-led research team published in PNAS, revealing that the Permian-Triassic extinction event was not a short-term global phenomenon but occurred in phases and regions. Analyzing the Guizhou Lengqinggou section, they found a sudden collapse of the Cathaysia flora disrupted the carbon-sulfur cycle. This collapse occurred nearly 600,000 years before a similar event in the Sydney Basin of Australia. This indicates a phased and regional environmental crisis, with the global extinction resulting from the cumulative impact of regional ecosystem collapses.
Summary: The National Energy Group's Anhui Company's Suzhou Power Plant has launched a "coal power + molten salt" energy storage project to address the inflexibility of traditional coal-fired power plants due to the need to balance electricity generation and heating supply. The project utilizes a molten salt energy storage device to store excess heat during low electricity demand and release it to provide heating when the power grid requires the coal-fired power plant to focus on electricity generation. This allows for increased renewable energy consumption, greater heating capacity, and improved flexibility in peak power regulation. The project involved independent research and breakthroughs in key technologies related to heat storage design and control.
Summary: A new Singaporean study published in *Obesity* found that boys who regularly sleep at least nine hours a night have a 51% lower risk of obesity compared to those with insufficient sleep. Researchers from institutions including the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research analyzed 638 children with an average age of 10.2, finding that boys who met recommended sleep durations had lower body fat and inflammatory markers. While a similar trend was observed in girls, the correlation was less pronounced. The study suggests consistent sleep duration, rather than weekend catch-up sleep, is crucial for reducing childhood obesity risk.
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Summary: The article discusses a basketball game between two teams, representing the counties of Cangnan and Pingyang, in the "Zhejiang BA" tournament. The author, originally from Pingyang but now considered a "Cangnan person" due to administrative divisions, highlights the deep connection and "brotherly" affection between the two regions, demonstrated through letters exchanged between the teams. The Zhejiang BA is described as a popular amateur league fostering local pride and community engagement. The game itself was closely contested, with halftime featuring local cultural performances, ultimately showcasing the sportsmanship and friendship between Cangnan and Pingyang. There is no discussion or allusions to the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The author reflects on the personal significance of mountain climbing in Sichuan, drawing parallels between their experiences and the lives of historical figures like Liu Zongyuan and Wang Yangming. They contrast Liu Zongyuan's anxieties and early death due to societal pressures with Wang Yangming's philosophy of inner peace and resilience. The author finds solace and inspiration in the mountains, viewing them as a connection to both nature and historical wisdom. The author expresses gratitude for living in a prosperous and civilized era, finding peace in the natural landscape. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article is a personal reflection on the author's lifelong fascination with drums, tracing its origins to childhood experiences and exploring the instrument's cultural significance in Chinese traditions, particularly in Peking opera and various regional folk performances. The author highlights the drum's historical role in warfare and its continued use in celebrations and rituals across diverse ethnic groups. A Miao drum maker named Long Yunhui is interviewed, who says his people's drum traditions are now performed all over the world. The piece celebrates the drum as a symbol of cultural heritage and a source of collective joy and inspiration.
Summary: This article identifies the China Art Gallery as the location for a painting titled "Girl in the Woods", by artist Li Pingfan. The article provides the title of the painting, and attributes it to a specific artist, but offers no context regarding the political significance of the work or artist, or US-China relations.
Summary: This poem describes the act of cutting with scissors, evoking images of snipping away at clouds, stars, and a swallow. The act of cutting is further associated with creating images of nature, specifically a swallow in the wind and a lotus flower. The poem also mentions cutting out a chicken digging in the dirt. The final line suggests that the speaker's mother is skilled at this creative act. The poem does not mention any Chinese officials or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article describes the increasing mechanization of cotton harvesting in Xinjiang, specifically focusing on the use of domestically produced cotton-picking machines. It contrasts the current efficiency of automated harvesting with the past reliance on manual labor, where hundreds of thousands of workers migrated to Xinjiang each autumn. The machine's owner, Lao Yang, discusses the shift from manual labor to the use of these machines that can harvest vast fields of cotton in a single day. The article celebrates this technological advancement, portraying it as an extension of human labor and a new form of interaction between people and the land.
Summary: This article recounts the story of a couple who ran adjacent but contrasting businesses - a popular snack stand and a quiet used bookstore. The two initially helped each other out, eventually marrying and combining their businesses into a successful vehicle repair shop. The husband's skill and the wife's business acumen led to a thriving local hub. The author recounts a personal anecdote of the repairman's kindness. Decades later, the couple is still together, running the repair shop and embodying a supportive partnership.
Summary: This short announcement from *People's Daily* solicits original, previously unpublished submissions from readers. It specifies that multiple submissions of the same manuscript are not accepted. The email address dadi@peopledaily.cn is provided for submissions. The announcement does not mention any specific political topics, officials, or U.S.-China relations.
The People's Republic of China News Agency (新华社) Sanya (三亚), November 7th (Reporter Mei Changwei (梅常伟)) China's first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier, the Fujian (福建) ship, was commissioned into the navy. The commissioning and flag-raising ceremony was held on the 5th at a naval port in Sanya (三亚), Hainan (海南). Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the commissioning and flag-raising ceremony and boarded the ship for inspection.
In Sanya (三亚) in November, the sea is wide and the sky is high, with vast blue waves. In the naval port, the Fujian (福建) ship stood tall on the sea, fully flagged, accompanied by the Shandong (山东) ship. More than 2,000 representatives from naval units and aircraft carrier construction units lined up neatly on the dock, creating a solemn and warm atmosphere.
At about 4:30 p.m., the commissioning and flag-raising ceremony began. The entire audience sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China, and the five-star red flag was slowly raised. The honor guard escorted the "August 1st" military flag and marched in formation to the front of the rostrum. Xi Jinping (习近平) presented the "August 1st" military flag to the captain and political commissar of the Fujian (福建) ship. The captain and political commissar of the Fujian (福建) ship saluted Xi Jinping (习近平) and received the "August 1st" military flag from him. Xi Jinping (习近平) took a group photo with them. The commissioning and flag-raising ceremony ended with the song of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Xi Jinping (习近平) has been paying close attention to the development of China's aircraft carrier construction. After the ceremony, Xi Jinping (习近平) boarded the Fujian (福建) ship, listened to a report on the development of China's aircraft carrier construction, and learned about the formation of the aircraft carrier's system combat capabilities and the construction and application of the electromagnetic catapult system.
On the wide flight deck, four arresting cables and three catapult launch positions were particularly eye-catching. New types of carrier-based aircraft, such as the J-35, J-15T, and KJ-600, were parked in sequence. Xi Jinping (习近平) listened to the introduction of the deck's functional layout and occasionally stopped to inspect the equipment and facilities. Xi Jinping (习近平) had a cordial exchange with the carrier-based aircraft pilots, inquired in detail about the aircraft's technical and tactical performance and the characteristics and advantages of electromagnetic catapults, and watched a demonstration of the carrier-based aircraft catapult launch process. Aviation support personnel wearing various colored vests saw President Xi's arrival and gathered around to greet President Xi and report on their respective positions and main responsibilities. Xi Jinping (习近平) encouraged everyone to continuously improve their professional skills and combat capabilities, and to contribute to the Fujian (福建) ship's combat effectiveness.
Subsequently, Xi Jinping (习近平) went to the Fujian (福建) ship's island, ascended the tower, and learned about flight command and take-off and landing operations. Xi Jinping (习近平) entered the cockpit, inspected the duty stations, and solemnly signed the nautical log. Xi Jinping (习近平) personally decided that the Fujian (福建) ship should adopt electromagnetic catapult technology. He came to the catapult integrated control station, carefully observed the workflow, and pressed the catapult button. The unloaded mover on the deck shot towards the bow of the ship like an arrow from a bow. Xi Jinping (习近平) was very concerned about the lives of the officers and soldiers on the ship. He specially went to the dining hall and the soldiers' quarters to inspect the food and accommodation support, had cordial exchanges with the soldiers, and urged all levels to do a good job in all aspects of support so that the officers and soldiers could better devote themselves to the construction of the troops and combat readiness.
When it was time to say goodbye, all the officers and soldiers of the ship were reluctant to part. They lined up neatly on the flight deck and the dock, saluted President Xi, and shouted in unison, "Listen to the Party's command, be able to fight and win, and have excellent work style."
Cai Qi (蔡奇) and Zhang Guoqing (张国清) attended the commissioning and flag-raising ceremony of the Fujian (福建) ship. Zhang Shengmin (张升民) presided over the ceremony.
The Fujian (福建) ship is China's first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier and also China's third aircraft carrier, with the hull number "18". It was launched and named in June 2022. The Fujian (福建) ship is completely independently designed and built by China, and its electromagnetic catapult technology is at the world's advanced level.
Responsible comrades from relevant departments of the central and state organs, relevant departments of the Central Military Commission, the Southern Theater Command, the Navy, Hainan Province (海南省), and the aircraft carrier construction unit attended the ceremony.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 7th. On November 7th, President Xi Jinping (习近平) sent a congratulatory message to Paul Biya (保罗·比亚), congratulating him on his re-election as President of the Republic of Cameroon (喀麦隆共和国).
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China and Cameroon (喀麦隆) have a traditional friendship. In recent years, the political mutual trust between the two countries has continued to deepen, and fruitful results have been achieved in cooperation in various fields. The two countries have firmly supported each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns. Next year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cameroon (中喀建交), and the development of bilateral relations faces new opportunities. I attach great importance to the development of China-Cameroon (中喀) relations and am willing to work with President Biya (比亚) to take the implementation of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Summit (中非合作论坛北京峰会) outcomes as an opportunity to promote the in-depth development of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries and better benefit the people of both countries.
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The 15th National Games is about to open, jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao for the first time, shining the "National Games for All" in the Greater Bay Area; "City Super" and "Village Super" have blossomed in many places, with mass sports events offering a continuous stream of good shows; the new snow season "opens" to welcome guests, and mass ice and snow activities are in full swing...
Developing a people-centered sports cause is framed in vivid pictures.
Whether it is the past five years of the "14th Five-Year Plan" or the more than ten years since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has stood at the strategic height of national prosperity and national rejuvenation, making overall plans and systematic deployments for the construction of a strong sports nation, leading the high-quality development of the sports cause, and continuously opening up new prospects in the new era and new journey.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "Building a strong sports nation is an important part of China's overall national development" and "Building a strong sports nation is an important goal of comprehensively building a modern socialist country."
Sports represents youth, health, and vitality, and is related to the people's happiness and the future of the nation. The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal states: "Coordinate the development of mass sports and competitive sports, and accelerate the construction of a strong sports nation."
When the dream of a strong sports nation converges into the era's torrent of the Chinese dream, a path of building a strong sports nation with Chinese characteristics is clearly unfolding on the great journey of Chinese-style modernization.
Consolidating the Foundation of Sports for a Healthy China
August 8th this year marked the 17th National Fitness Day. Looking across the country, cycling enthusiasts travel along greenways, community residents dance in squares, skateboarding teenagers play "high difficulty" tricks... Fitness activities are rich and colorful, and the participating population is growing, unfolding a vibrant picture of "I exercise, I am happy."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "To accelerate the construction of a strong sports nation, we must adhere to the people-centered ideology, take the people as the main body of developing the sports cause, take meeting the people's fitness needs and promoting the all-round development of people as the starting point and foothold of sports work, implement the national strategy of national fitness, and continuously improve the people's health level."
The foundation of a strong sports nation lies in mass sports. From national fitness rising to a national strategy, to "extensively carrying out national fitness activities" being continuously written into the reports of the 19th and 20th National Congresses of the Communist Party of China, and the issuance of documents such as the "Outline for Building a Strong Sports Nation" and the "Opinions on Constructing a Higher-Level Public Service System for National Fitness," national fitness has received unprecedented attention.
The top-level design is constantly improving, concentrating efforts to think of countermeasures and make up for shortcomings. The urgent needs and concerns of the people regarding fitness have been effectively responded to.
Where to go for daily exercise? Now the "15-minute fitness circle" is within easy reach. In Wenzhou (温州), Zhejiang (浙江), more than 400 public fitness rooms have been built. With government subsidies and market operation, citizens can exercise at their doorstep, spending only a small amount of money each day. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the state has invested a total of 5.65 billion yuan to support the free or low-cost opening of public sports venues to the public. Idle urban and rural spaces are cleverly transformed, and the masses have good places for fitness. As of the end of 2024, the number of sports venues nationwide has increased to 4.8417 million, with a sports venue area of 4.23 billion square meters, and a per capita sports venue area of 3.0 square meters.
How to make fitness more scientific? A total of about 3.71 million social sports instructors are active around the people, and scientific fitness guidance enters thousands of households through APPs, short videos, and live broadcast rooms. The integration of sports and medicine is accelerating, promoting the forward shift of health checkpoints, and "weight management" and "sports rehabilitation" have become popular terms.
How to make mass sports events richer? During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the National National Fitness Games were held for the first time in the form of "Greater China Competition," fully delegating the right to host and autonomy, with more than 6,000 events rooted in the grassroots; the National Fitness Online Games have been held for many consecutive years... Various places have strengthened linkage, creating a strong atmosphere of "events every day, everyone can participate."
With both hardware and software being grasped, the inclusive public sports service has been improved in quality and efficiency, and the general public has truly felt the changes. Currently, the proportion of people who regularly participate in sports exercise in the country exceeds 38.5%. From "want me to practice" to "I want to practice," participating in sports has gradually become a way of life.
"Exercise is good medicine" has gathered social consensus, witnessing the deep integration of national fitness and national health. In 2024, China's per capita life expectancy reached 79 years, and the health literacy level of residents reached 31.87%. Monitoring results show that the overall physical fitness of the Chinese people is on the rise.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "From a strong sports nation to a healthy China, the people's health, the people's physique, and the people's happiness are all in the same vein. This is the meaning of comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society and comprehensively modernizing the country."
The two coordinates of "the elderly and the young" provide important observation dimensions—
First, look at Kaifeng (开封), Henan (河南). Local elderly people have more "new ways to play" for exercising nearby: in the past, they practiced Taijiquan and brisk walking, but now they have added air volleyball, pickleball, and other projects. Fitness activities for the elderly have driven nearly one million participants, meeting the different hobbies and needs of the "silver-haired group."
Then, look at Pu'er (普洱), Yunnan (云南). Recently, two new "zero myopia" primary schools have been added. Morning running, large class breaks, physical education classes, and extracurricular activities are connected into a network. Insisting on more than 3 hours of outdoor exercise every day allows the eyesight of more than 300 students in the two schools to be 5.0 or above, so that the children "have sweat on their bodies, light in their eyes, dreams in their hearts, and strength under their feet."
Behind the gratifying changes is the earnest entrustment of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) taking root and transforming into a vivid practice of policy relay issuance and joint management by all parties.
To consolidate the foundation of sports for a healthy China, no one can be left behind. Strengthening school sports work, promoting barrier-free and age-appropriate transformation of sports facilities, carrying out inclusive sports events for people with and without disabilities, and "farmer sports and fitness projects" covering the vast majority of administrative villages... It not only guarantees the fitness rights of different groups of people, but also makes the age-friendly temperature reach everyone's heart.
Looking back at the "14th Five-Year Plan," the "large group" pattern of government leadership, departmental coordination, social participation, and national co-construction and sharing is increasingly improved. The goal of "driving 300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports" has become a reality, helping to promote the national fitness boom to develop in depth. Countless leaping figures burst out with a full sense of gain and happiness.
Joining the Ranks of World Sports Powers and Olympic Powers
Su Bingtian (苏炳添) ran out of "China speed" in the 100-meter flying battle at the Tokyo Olympics; Su Yiming (苏翊鸣) rushed to the "top of the world" in the snowboard big air at the Beijing Winter Olympics; Pan Zhanle (潘展乐) set off a "youth storm" in the swimming pool competition at the Paris Olympics...
Breakthrough, and then breakthrough! Sports athletes shoulder the mission of winning glory for the country and have repeatedly achieved good results. The five-star red flag has been raised time and again in international competitions, which is a vivid portrayal of "national fortune prospers, sports prosper; the country is strong, sports are strong."
The eye-catching transcript is inspiring: as of the end of 2024, China's competitive sports has won a total of 519 world championships and set 68 world records during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period; the Beijing Winter Olympics achieved the best results in history, and the Paris Olympics created the best results in overseas participation...
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The outstanding achievements of the Chinese sports delegation are not only a concentrated reflection of the development and progress of China's sports cause, but also an epitome of the achievements of Chinese-style modernization, fully demonstrating the strength of China in the new era."
"We do not judge heroes by winning or losing, but heroes must dare to be the first and dare to be the first." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest encouragement is kept in mind, and sports athletes use sweat and passion to interpret the fighting spirit of "how many times can life be fought."
Wider coverage—about 1/3 of the Winter Olympic events were once blank in China. During the Beijing Winter Olympics, "all projects were carried out, all projects were built, and all projects were trained." In just a few years, many Winter Olympic projects have gone from scratch, and some projects have reached the world's advanced level.
More gold content—Chinese athletes stood on the highest podium of the Olympic Games for the first time in 14 events at the Paris Olympics. Zheng Qinwen (郑钦文) bravely won the first Olympic gold medal in the Asian history of tennis individual events. Synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics have successively broken the European team's monopoly on the project.
Surpassing is not only on the Olympic field. He Jing (何静) anaerobically topped 14 peaks above 8,000 meters above sea level in the world, Xu Jingkun (徐京坤) independently challenged the "Mount Everest of the sailing world," and Zhou Guanyu (周冠宇) continuously created multiple "firsts" in Chinese racing... They engraved the names of Chinese people on the journey of mankind's pursuit of excellence.
From being humiliatingly called the "sick man of East Asia" more than a hundred years ago to now standing proudly at the forefront of world sports, the Chinese sons and daughters can proudly declare: We are among the world's sports powers and Olympic powers.
Why can China do it? The fundamental reason lies in the continuous enhancement of comprehensive national strength, which provides advanced scientific and technological support and solid material guarantees for sports competition training, and also creates a good growth environment and a broad mass base for sports talents in various fields to stand out.
High-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, overcoming "stuck neck" technology. The wind tunnel laboratory provides simulated training for ice and snow athletes, "3D+AI" helps the Chinese diving team present "water splash disappearance technology," and independently developed professional shooting competition shoes and clothing... Science and technology empower competitive sports, and continuously inject innovative momentum.
Opening the door to run sports and stimulate the vitality of diversified participating entities. Many athletes from national teams such as three-person basketball, skateboarding, and sailing and windsurfing come from social clubs and schools; the sports system explores cooperation with local governments, enterprises, and social forces, and a number of high-level training bases have been built and put into use... Effectively mobilizing resources from all parties, a new model of sports development has gradually formed.
The organic combination of the institutional advantages of concentrating efforts to do big things and the competitive advantages of market allocation of resources contains the code for the take-off of competitive sports.
Why has Hubei (湖北) become a fertile ground for tennis? The cultivation of the family, the support of the system, and the help of the society are twisted into one rope. The local sports department provides "high climbing guarantee" for tennis seedlings and provides opportunities to "go out." On the land of Jingchu (荆楚), about 3,500 tennis courts are dotted, and about 313,000 people participate in tennis for more than 1 hour per week on average.
Why are there so many swimming talents in Zhejiang (浙江)? The province's efforts to optimize the allocation of talents, events, scientific research and medical resources have explored a "one-stop" training model. National swimming consolidates the "tower base," and spreading the net to select seedlings and scientific breeding makes the "tower tip" more refined. Since its establishment, the Zhejiang Provincial Swimming Team has produced 6 Olympic champions and won 9 Olympic gold medals.
To win the gold medal in competition, we must also win the gold medal in morality, the gold medal in style, and the clean gold medal.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "During the '14th Five-Year Plan' period, we must scientifically judge the new situation facing sports development, adhere to the problem-oriented approach, focus on key areas and key links, deepen reform and innovation, and continuously create a new situation in the development of the sports cause."
In the past 5 years, the construction of sports rule of law has reached a new level. The "Sports Law of the People's Republic of China" was comprehensively and systematically revised for the first time in 27 years. More than 600 sports project system norms have been further improved. The China Sports Arbitration Commission was established in 2023, and has accepted a total of 151 cases as of the end of August this year.
In the past 5 years, the political ecology of sports has been gradually restored. Taking the governance of "fake gambling and black" as an opportunity, we have severely rectified the development chaos of football, chess and other projects, and carried out special rectification of marathons, mountain cross-country and other projects. China's sports world has "scraped bones to cure poison," severely punished "eating by sports," and conveyed a strong signal that corruption must be punished and dereliction of duty must be investigated.
In the past 5 years, the atmosphere in the sports industry has continued to be purified. Illegal acts involving stimulants have been formally included in criminal law, and we are determined to achieve "zero occurrence" and "zero tolerance" of stimulant problems. Rectifying the chaos of the "fan circle" has launched a combination of punches, creating a clean and upright sports development environment, which has resonated throughout society.
The Sports Industry Integrates into the Overall Economic and Social Development
The explosively popular "Village Super" and "Su Super" are two samples of the new era's "sports +" development.
The "Village Super" in Qiandongnan (黔东南), Guizhou (贵州), has more than 100 billion views on the entire network! This grassroots football league, built by the participation of all people, has boosted cultural, sports, commercial and tourism, revitalized the local economy, and promoted the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, becoming a top "rural sports IP."
The "Su Super" in 13 cities in Jiangsu (江苏) is constantly breaking attendance records! From creative interactions rooted in historical culture and industrial characteristics to the "ticket stub economy" of "traveling with the event," it has driven consumption in multiple scenarios across the region to as high as 38 billion yuan.
Sports is an important social undertaking and a promising sunrise industry. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must promote the high-quality development of the sports industry and continuously meet the needs of sports consumption."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the sports industry seized the opportunity and took advantage of the momentum to become a new highlight of economic development—
Look at the total amount. The total scale of the national sports industry reached 3.67 trillion yuan in 2023, with an average annual growth rate of over 10%, and the proportion of domestic production value continues to increase, making a more significant contribution to the national economy.
Look at the structure. The sports manufacturing industry is "running fast in small steps." At the end of 2024, there will be 146 national-level "specialized, refined, and new" small giant enterprises in the sports field; the competition performance industry and the fitness and leisure industry are flying with two wings, leading the rapid growth of the sports service industry.
Look at resilience. Facing a complex external environment, China's sporting goods exports have withstood the pressure and stopped falling and rebounded, and Chinese sports brands are selling well in overseas markets. In the first half of this year, the total import and export value of sporting goods exceeded 15.5 billion US dollars.
Look at potential. Sports consumption scenarios are constantly innovating, and the multi-format integration and development of "sports +" and "+ sports" is developing. 40 national sports consumption pilot cities have been identified, and the total amount of sports consumption by residents from 2020 to 2023 has increased by more than 100 billion yuan.
The sports industry is growing rapidly, relying on strong policy guarantees and effective platform support. Compiling special plans for the sports industry, continuously introducing favorable policies to stimulate the ice and snow economy, promote outdoor sports, and strengthen financial support, and carrying out "sports events into scenic spots, into blocks, and into business districts"... Expanding domestic demand and gathering popularity, the comprehensive value of sports is becoming more and more prominent.
Hold a competition and hand in two excellent answers for event preparation and local development.
Beijing (北京) joined hands with Zhangjiakou (张家口) to host the Winter Olympics. A high-speed railway accelerated the "one-hour economic circle." "The wind in Zhangbei (张北) lights up the lights in Beijing (北京)." The "Beijing-Zhangjiakou Sports Culture and Tourism Belt" radiates all seasons, and Chongli (崇礼), an ice and snow town, has been lifted out of poverty... Starting from the competition, what is written is a big article on the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北).
Take stock of the "books" of the Hangzhou (杭州) Asian Games: during the Games, the surrounding areas drove the highest consumption growth of over 40%; Zhejiang (浙江) has held more than 300 international and national events this year, and the Asian Games dividend continues to be released... Sports has become a new engine for the city's high-quality development.
"Event traffic" becomes "economic increment," and the combination of "cultural, sports, tourism, business, and exhibition" shines brightly. In the first half of this year, 511 key event activities monitored in Hebei (河北), Zhejiang (浙江), Fujian (福建) and other 7 places drove sports and related consumption of over 16 billion yuan, with an average of over 30 million yuan per game.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has made a series of important expositions on implementing the new development concept. Guided by this, the sports industry is integrating into the overall economic and social development with unprecedented breadth, depth and speed.
Innovation has become the primary driving force. Cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and virtual reality are accelerating transformation in the sports field. From the research and development and manufacturing of high-end sports equipment to the intelligent upgrading of national fitness, there are many independent innovation achievements. For example, 212 technologies have been applied to the "Science and Technology Winter Olympics" project.
Coordinated development is being promoted in depth. Chengdu (成都) took the opportunity of holding the Universiade and the World Games to enhance the development level of the Chengdu-Chongqing (成渝) dual-city economic circle, and the surrounding areas benefited as a whole. Guangdong (广东), Hong Kong (香港), and Macao (澳门) jointly hosted the National Games, and carried out a series of explorations of "one event in three places, one policy in three places, and one regulation in three places," accumulating "National Games experience" for the future integration and development of the Greater Bay Area in a wider range and at a deeper level.
Green transformation is accelerating comprehensively. The number of participants in outdoor sports has exceeded 400 million, covering "mountains, waters, land, and air." The industrial scale continues to expand, becoming a model for practicing the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." The entire industrial chain of ice and snow sports, ice and snow culture, ice and snow equipment, and ice and snow tourism is developing. In 2024, the scale of the ice and snow industry reached 970 billion yuan, truly turning "cold resources" into a "hot economy."
The level of openness continues to leapfrog. From product supply and technical support to service guarantees, more and more Chinese brands are active in top-level competitions, and "China Intelligent Manufacturing" has gained a firm foothold. Equipment suppliers for several events at the Paris Olympics come from China, and the performance and technological content of their products have won a good reputation.
Sharing the benefits of sports for people's livelihood. Taking sports as a means to promote urban governance and comprehensive rural revitalization, the feeling of "sports benefiting the people" is increasingly warming up. The "gift package" brought by the sports industry includes convenient facilities and transportation, a low-carbon and environmentally friendly lifestyle, and an increasingly prosperous life.
It is estimated that by 2025, "the total scale of the sports industry will exceed 5 trillion yuan, becoming an important force in promoting the sustained development of the economy and society"—the goal proposed in the "Opinions of the State Council on Accelerating the Development of the Sports Industry and Promoting Sports Consumption" in 2014 is gradually becoming a reality.
Vigorously Promote the Chinese Sports Spirit
National rejuvenation requires spiritual guidance, the comprehensive development of people requires spiritual support, and Chinese-style modernization is a modernization in which material civilization and spiritual civilization are coordinated.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The sports spirit is a microcosm of the Chinese spirit. This spirit of hard work is precisely a reflection of our era."
Looking back, from Liu Changchun's (刘长春) "one-person Olympics" to Xu Haifeng's (许海峰) courageous winning of New China's first Olympic gold medal, from the Chinese mountaineering team planting the five-star red flag on the summit of Mount Everest to the Chinese women's volleyball team achieving "five consecutive championships"... The vast number of sports workers have worked hard and forged the enduring Chinese sports spirit, inspiring generations.
Looking at the present, Xu Mengtao (徐梦桃), who finally realized her dream after four Winter Olympics, Fan Zhendong (樊振东), who made a comeback in the Paris Olympic arena, and the Chinese women's hockey team, who fought to the last moment... Each vivid and high-spirited face fully demonstrates the ambition, vigor, and confidence of the Chinese people. The Chinese sports spirit complements the Olympic spirit and the spirit of the times.
The echo of the spirit transcends time and space, converging into a powerful force for forging ahead. Inspiring national self-confidence and pride, enhancing cohesion, and boosting morale, sports has a unique role.
From the resounding oaths such as "National honor always surpasses the individual" and "I dedicate this gold medal to the great motherland," from the shocking scene of the entire Chinese audience singing the national anthem in unison, and from the wholehearted support of netizens for the athletes from afar, we increasingly perceive the heavy weight of "China Red."
Stepping into the new era, the map of the Chinese sports spirit is even richer, deeply rooted in social life and sports practice, and radiating strong vitality. This valuable asset embodies the broadest value pursuit of the entire nation and also stirs up the patriotic enthusiasm and emotional resonance of Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad.
More than 40 years ago, thousands of people watched the women's volleyball team, "learning from the women's volleyball team and revitalizing China." Nowadays, many young people have taken over the relay baton of inheriting the spirit of the women's volleyball team. "Putting the motherland first, unity and cooperation, hard work, and never giving up" inspire the broad masses to shine in their respective positions.
The Beijing Winter Olympics spirit, which embodies a big picture perspective, confidence and openness, facing difficulties head-on, pursuing excellence, and creating a shared future, was born from the extraordinary struggle and trek of the vast number of participants over the past seven years. From the bidding, preparation, and hosting of the Winter Olympics, Xi Jinping (习近平) said with emotion: "Things that we didn't even dare to think about in the past, we now dare to think about, and if we think about it, we can do it, and if we do it, we can succeed."
To achieve the goal of becoming a sports powerhouse, we must combine promoting the Chinese sports spirit with strengthening cultural confidence.
On the competition day of the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County (榕江县), Guizhou (贵州) in 2023, nearly 10,000 people of all ethnic groups sang and danced the Duoye dance hand in hand, "hugging each other tightly like pomegranate seeds." Sports has become an important link in forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.
For more than two years since the launch of the "Ode to the Chinese Sports Spirit" theme activity, a large number of outstanding athletes have gone to schools, military camps, border areas, and Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门). One heartfelt speech and interaction after another has transmitted the positive energy and exemplary power of sports to all directions.
The construction of sports culture has been elevated to a new height in the new era. Rooted in the local context and facing the world, sports is used as a carrier to promote the creative transformation and innovative development of outstanding traditional Chinese culture.
In the post-00s generation practicing Baduanjin, dragon boat racing, in the national trend of national sports brands, in the Chengdu Universiade (成都大运会) illuminated by the "Sun Bird," and in the breakthrough of Wushu becoming an official competition event of the Youth Olympic Games for the first time, the surging pulse of Chinese sports culture is transmitted.
The new era is an era for dream chasers. Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The dreams of each of us and the dream of a sports powerhouse are closely linked to the Chinese dream."
Striving and surpassing constitute a main theme. The answer to turning "impossible" into "certainly possible" is precisely the leadership of the Party and the institutional advantages of the national system, which concentrates efforts to accomplish great things.
On the road to pursuing dreams, a confident, sunny, open, and inclusive Chinese image has been established.
Generous and eloquent both inside and outside the arena, having a "big heart" in the face of challenges, and calmly viewing the gains and losses of competition... The spiritual outlook of the new generation of athletes and the change in the public's attitude towards sports allow the world to see a spirited and hopeful China.
On the road to pursuing dreams, the profound accumulation of the cultural soft power of a great power is displayed.
The classic scenes of the Beijing Winter Olympics are unforgettable: the twenty-four solar terms countdown at the opening ceremony, the ice rink baffle pattern taken from "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains," and the poetic presentation of venues such as "Snow Ruyi" and "Ice Jade Ring"... Traditional elements converge into "Chinese-style romance," and ingenious cultural expressions inject colorful connotations into the Olympics.
On the road to pursuing dreams, the era leap from looking up to the world to looking at the world on an equal footing is reflected.
The two handshakes between Beijing (北京) and the Olympics are meaningful: If the first handshake was China's active integration into the world, showing its "self" with a long history, then the reunion is a two-way rush between China and the world, presenting the "us" with a shared destiny.
Tell the China Story on the World Sports Stage
In the past, when Jiuyuan was in turmoil and the country was in decline for a century, people yearned for "the day when the Olympics are held will be the time when China takes off." When the "three Olympic questions" raised by the "Tianjin Youth" magazine in 1908 were fully answered, on the road of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, one sports event after another became inevitable in the new era.
Beijing (北京), a "truly unparalleled" Winter Olympics, history has engraved this stroke, and the times have created the world's first "dual Olympic city"; Hangzhou (杭州), the Asian Games that handed over a high score answer sheet, has brightened the window for observing Chinese-style modernization; Chengdu (成都), from the Universiade to the World Games, is moving towards the goal of becoming a "world-renowned city for sports events"; Harbin (哈尔滨), when the Asian Winter Games meet "Erbin Fever," the black soil is glowing with new brilliance...
The Olympics and development resonate, sports and the times resonate, opening a new chapter in which China and the world blend and achieve each other.
In the 1970s, "ping-pong diplomacy" achieved "small ball pushing big ball." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, sports diplomacy has become an important part of China's major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.
Xi Jinping (习近平) personally carried out "sports diplomacy," deepened state-to-state relations, enhanced people-to-people affinity, and demonstrated the demeanor of a leader of a major party and a major country. Attending large-scale international sports events, visiting the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, and cheering for athletes together with foreign leaders have become good stories.
In multilateral cooperation mechanisms and high-level people-to-people exchange mechanisms, sports has become one of the key areas of cooperation. From a series of events in countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" to sports exchanges between China and ASEAN countries... Sports is used as a medium to promote interconnection and build bridges.
The Chinese Table Tennis College "overseas teaching," three of the six stadiums for the African Cup of Nations football tournament were built by Chinese companies, and "bringing in and going out" deepened sports talent and technology exchanges... Sharing the fruits of sports development with countries around the world and moving to new levels.
As of 2022, China has established friendly sports relations with more than 180 countries and regions. Continuously expanding the "circle of friends" is shaping a new pattern of sports diplomacy.
A major country does great things, and a major responsibility has great achievements.
When hosting large-scale international events, we fully fulfill our commitments, 言必信，行必果 (yán bì xìn, xíng bì guǒ - "one's words must be trusted, and one's actions must be resolute," to always keep one's promises). Facing the challenges of the century-old pandemic, all venues were completed ahead of schedule, and the two places and three competition zones worked together to hold a simple, safe, and wonderful Winter Olympics as scheduled. As the then President of the International Olympic Committee Bach said, the Olympics were "handed over to people you can trust."
To promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, we actively embrace the world, coexist in harmony, and share the beauty. Using the sports event platform, we open a cultural journey for guests from all directions. Touring and sketching, experiencing intangible cultural heritage, watching operas and exhibitions, and tasting delicacies... In cross-cultural exchanges, more and more "foreign faces" spontaneously spread the China story.
To promote the development of world sports, we contribute Chinese wisdom and set a new benchmark. Solving the problem of post-match utilization of large venues, promoting green electricity supply and "zero-waste" events, and allowing sports heritage to benefit the long term... One innovative exploration after another responds to the reform direction of the International Olympic Committee and provides sustainable and referable Chinese experience.
The myriad phenomena of China in the new era and the great achievements of Chinese-style modernization are presented in a three-dimensional way through sports narratives. There is amazement in international public opinion, "This is almost a miracle"; there is also recognition, "The world has a new understanding of the Chinese path."
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that from "One World, One Dream" in 2008 to "Together for a Shared Future" in 2022, China actively participates in the Olympic Movement and unremittingly promotes the Olympic spirit, and is a firm pursuer and actor of the Olympic ideal.
China is gradually moving to the center of the world stage and playing an increasingly important role in the self-transcendence of "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together."
Today's world is in a major change unseen in a century, with multiple crises and turbulence intertwined. Facing the question of the times, "Where is humanity going?", Xi Jinping (习近平) creatively proposed the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and promoted the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, pointing out the correct path for addressing global challenges.
When the Beijing Winter Olympics sang the song of "Together for a Shared Future," the practice of building a community with a shared future for mankind in the field of sports was vividly interpreted. Promoting peace, unity, and inclusiveness through sports shows great potential.
The friendly exchanges between athletes from various countries and regions convey common emotions and condense common values. The idea of the whole world guarding a cluster of "micro-fire" is a vivid footnote to answering the questions of the times with the "Chinese solution." In a sporting way, breaking down barriers, enhancing understanding, and uniting as one illuminate the future of the "global village."
Take a steady course in the general trend of history and go far on the right path of the world. Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, we will continue to create a new situation in building a strong country and rejuvenating the nation in all respects through Chinese-style modernization, and China's footsteps towards becoming a sports powerhouse are powerful and resounding.
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On November 6, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) listened to a work report on the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port and delivered an important speech in Sanya (三亚), Hainan Province (海南省).
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech pointed out the direction and gathered strength, encouraging the vast number of cadres and the masses to forge ahead and take responsibility. Everyone said that they should conscientiously study and understand the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, study and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, closely cooperate and take the initiative under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world, and comprehensively achieve the construction goals of the Hainan Free Trade Port through continuous efforts.
Building an Important Gateway Leading China's Opening Up to the Outside World in the New Era
On December 18 this year, the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially launch the closure of the entire island, which is a landmark measure for China to unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world and promote the construction of an open world economy.
"At present, the Hainan Free Trade Port's closure policies and supporting documents have been issued, and policies such as 'zero tariffs' and 'low tax rates' continue to increase efficiency." Guan Jirong (关继荣), Executive Deputy Director of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee's Deepening Reform Office (Free Trade Port Working Committee Office), introduced, "We will thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and build a policy and system system adapted to a high-level free trade port in steps and stages. We will conduct normalized scheduling, forward-looking early warning, and closed-loop resolution to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of the closure."
Wu Shulin (吴树林), Director of the Regional Coordination and Development Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, said: "To thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, we will earnestly assume the responsibilities of the office of the Central Regional Coordination and Development Leading Group, take the operation of the island's closure as an opportunity, actively connect with international high-standard economic and trade rules, and support the Hainan Free Trade Port to strengthen its linkage and development with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) in terms of policy innovation, factor flow, and industrial collaboration, deepen cooperation with regions such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), and the Yangtze River Economic Belt (长江经济带), deeply integrate into the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road,' and build an important gateway leading China's opening up to the outside world in the new era."
Since 2018, Hainan (海南) has cumulatively recognized more than 70,000 high-level talents. In the view of Zhang Xinfang (张信芳), Dean of the Hainan Provincial Marine Economic Development and Resource Protection Research Institute, the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port is an opportunity of the times: "We must take the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech as a guide, build a more open talent mechanism, accelerate the construction of an island of talent gathering, and provide strong talent support for the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The more we expand opening up, the more we must coordinate development and security, and firmly hold the bottom line of security." Gao Ruifeng (高瑞峰), Director of Haikou Customs (海口海关), deeply feels the great responsibility: "Customs shoulders the responsibilities and missions of guarding the country's gate and promoting development. We will continue to carry out full-process, full-factor, full-coverage, large-sample, and actual combat testing exercises to ensure both precise control and efficient convenience."
"The rule of law is the best business environment. In recent years, Hainan (海南) has cumulatively issued more than 60 laws and regulations related to the business environment and more than 20 government regulations." Ren Duanping (任端平), Director of the Hainan Provincial Department of Business Environment Construction, said, "General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech has strengthened our confidence in creating a first-class market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized business environment. In the next step, we will continue to adhere to the needs of enterprises and the masses as the guidance, continue to deepen the reform of the administrative system, and optimize government services."
Promoting High-Quality Development in Hainan (海南) and Helping the Country Build a New Development Pattern
The main purpose of building the Hainan Free Trade Port to a high standard is to promote high-quality development in Hainan (海南) and help the country build a new development pattern.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech pointed out the direction for Hainan's (海南) high-quality development." Qi Shuli (綦树利), Director of the Hainan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, said that it is necessary to accurately grasp Hainan's (海南) position in the overall national development, plan and promote reforms from a higher starting point, make great efforts to eliminate institutional and mechanism shortcomings, and focus on building a modern industrial system with Hainan's (海南) characteristics and advantages, so as to blaze a new path of institutional opening up and innovative development for the country's reform and opening up.
In recent years, through technological innovation, Hainan Sinopharm Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (海南先声药业有限公司) has increased its independent research and development efforts and transformed into an innovative pharmaceutical company. "We must conscientiously implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and strive to achieve more new breakthroughs." Yu Zhuqing (余庆祝), General Manager of the company, is full of confidence.
In Ledong Li Autonomous County (乐东黎族自治县), Hainan Province (海南省), stretches of coastal shelterbelts are lush and green, and coastal zone ecological restoration projects are accelerating. "Deeply practicing Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought, we will take tough measures to rectify outstanding environmental problems, coordinate ecological protection, industrial development, and people's livelihood improvement, and protect Hainan's (海南) ecological heritage." said Ma Yuhong (马育红), Secretary of the County Party Committee.
At present, the impact of Typhoon "Haikui" has not subsided, and Typhoon "Fengxian" is rapidly strengthening. Fan Shaoli (番绍立), Director of the Hainan Provincial Emergency Management Department, does not dare to relax in the slightest: "We will go all out to implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, strengthen project management in areas prone to geological disasters, and protect the safety of people's lives and property."
Adhering to the principle of responding to the people's needs, 57 practical projects for people's livelihood in Banan District (巴南区), Chongqing (重庆市) in 2025 are being fully promoted, of which 25 have been completed ahead of schedule. "Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, we will refine the list of livelihood projects on an annual basis, strengthen financial security and supervision, solve the urgent and difficult problems of the people, and take practical measures to do practical things for the people and do good things well." said Jiang Yu (蒋渝), Director of the Development and Reform Commission of Banan District (巴南区).
Promoting Comprehensive and Strict Party Governance with the Soberness and Determination of Always Being on the Road
The Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定) is a move by the Party Central Committee to **徙木立信** (xǐ mù lì xìn - "move wood establish trust," to establish credibility through a symbolic act), and is a landmark measure for governing the Party in the new era.
Focusing on typical problems of violating the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定), Shizhong District (市中区), Zaozhuang City (枣庄市), Shandong Province (山东省) has sorted out and answered questions one by one. Song Lei (宋磊), Secretary of the District Party Committee, said: "We must deeply study and understand General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, and we must adhere to the integrated planning, deployment, and promotion of the construction of cadre style with the consolidation and in-depth implementation of the study and education results of the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定), and strive to create a clean and upright political ecology."
"At the critical moment when the Hainan Free Trade Port is about to enter the stage of closure operation, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech pointed out the direction for Hainan (海南) to strengthen Party conduct and integrity building and promote the anti-corruption struggle, and also strengthened our confidence and determination to build a clean free trade port. Hainan (海南) will improve the working mechanism of integrating the advancement of 'dare not to be corrupt, cannot be corrupt, and do not want to be corrupt,' continue to maintain a high-pressure situation in handling cases, comprehensively eradicate the soil and conditions for the breeding of corruption, and educate and guide cadres throughout the province to create work achievements that can withstand the test of practice and history with a loyal, clean, and responsible fighting posture." said Song Jian (宋健), Deputy Secretary of the Hainan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Deputy Director of the Provincial Supervisory Commission.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech is very encouraging." At the beginning of winter, Che Shaobin (车绍彬), Secretary of the Party Committee of Qijianfang Township (七间房乡), Xiong County (雄县), Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北), went deep into villages and communities to listen to the voices of the people and solve problems. "Party discipline and entrepreneurship are inherently unified. The more effective the Party's governance, the more powerful the guarantee for economic and social development. As grassroots Party members and cadres, we must better assume responsibility under the premise of complying with rules and disciplines, and work hard around key tasks such as comprehensive rural revitalization, improvement of people's livelihood, and grassroots governance."
(Reporters Zhao Peng (赵鹏), Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强), Zhou Yajun (周亚军), Shao Yuzi (邵玉姿), Wang Xinyue (王欣悦), Wang Zher (王者) of this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on November 7th (Reporter Ouyang Jie (欧阳洁)): According to customs statistics, in the first 10 months of this year, China's (我国) goods trade continued its steady growth trend, with a total import and export value of 37.31 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year. Among them, exports were 22.12 trillion yuan, an increase of 6.2%; imports were 15.19 trillion yuan, basically the same as the same period last year.
In the first 10 months, ASEAN was China's (我国) largest trading partner. The total trade value between China (我国) and ASEAN was 6.18 trillion yuan, an increase of 9.1%, accounting for 16.6% of China's (我国) total foreign trade value. During the same period, China's (我国) total imports and exports to countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) totaled 19.28 trillion yuan, an increase of 5.9%.
In the first 10 months, private enterprises' imports and exports reached 21.28 trillion yuan, an increase of 7.2%, accounting for 57% of China's (我国) total foreign trade value, an increase of 1.9 percentage points compared with the same period last year; the imports and exports of foreign-invested enterprises reached 10.91 trillion yuan, an increase of 2.9%, accounting for 29.3% of China's (我国) total foreign trade value.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 7th. The State Council convened a national video conference on winter and spring farmland irrigation and high-standard farmland construction on November 7th. Li Qiang (李强), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, recently made important instructions on promoting farmland irrigation and high-standard farmland construction. The instructions pointed out that in recent years, farmland irrigation and high-standard farmland construction have been accelerated, achieving remarkable results and providing strong support for achieving consecutive years of good harvests and continuous income growth for farmers. All regions and relevant departments must adhere to Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, thoroughly implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, adhere to storing grain in the land and storing grain in technology, implement a new round of action to increase grain production capacity by 100 billion kilograms, promote high-quality high-standard farmland construction, strengthen the modernization and transformation of large and medium-sized irrigation areas, coordinate the repair and renovation of farmland ditches, strengthen the management of flood-prone areas in plains, and further enhance agricultural disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities; improve the whole-process management mechanism, strictly control project quality, strengthen investment guarantees and fund supervision, attract more farmers and social forces to participate, and make greater contributions to ensuring national food security and accelerating the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.
Liu Guozhong (刘国中), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. He emphasized that it is necessary to take Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Party and the Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee, conscientiously study and comprehend General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on "San Nong" (三农) work (agriculture, rural areas, and farmers), implement Premier Li Qiang's (李强) instructions, continuously improve the level of farmland irrigation and high-standard farmland construction, further enhance the comprehensive agricultural production capacity and disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities, make overall arrangements to grasp autumn and winter planting, and lay a solid foundation for ensuring national food security and accelerating the construction of a strong agricultural country.
Liu Guozhong (刘国中) emphasized that it is necessary to promote high-quality high-standard farmland construction, strictly control project site selection and project approval, determine construction priorities in accordance with local conditions, and strictly supervise funds. It is necessary to improve the quality of cultivated land and accelerate the formation of the results of the third national soil census. It is necessary to increase efforts to carry out systematic management of flood-prone areas in plains, continuously promote the construction and transformation of irrigation areas, and promote agricultural water conservation and efficiency. It is necessary to accelerate the patching up of shortcomings such as northern flood control projects, ensure the quality of water conservancy project construction, and improve the ability to ensure rural water supply safety. It is necessary to consolidate responsibilities, strengthen financial guarantees, strengthen coordination and linkage, and ensure that all tasks are implemented and effective.
Liu Guozhong (刘国中) emphasized that due to the impact of continuous rainfall, autumn sowing has been delayed in some areas. Agricultural time waits for no one, and relevant regions and departments must enhance their sense of responsibility and urgency, go down to the front line to coordinate and dispatch, organize experts and agricultural technicians to carry out guidance and services, accelerate the sowing progress, improve the sowing quality, and do a good job in field management in a well-organized manner, and go all out to fight the tough battle of autumn and winter planting. It is necessary to coordinate the transition to normalized assistance and support, and ensure the basic living security of people in difficulty.
Return to TopSpecial Representative of President Xi Jinping (习近平), Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), attended the Belém Climate Summit of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belém, Brazil, on November 6, local time, and delivered a speech.
Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) conveyed President Xi Jinping's (习近平) best wishes for Brazil's hosting of the summit, praised Brazil's important contribution as the COP30 President to actively promoting global climate governance, and wished the conference a complete success.
Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) said that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, and global climate governance has entered a critical stage. China has achieved remarkable results in implementing its 2030 nationally determined contributions. President Xi Jinping (习近平) solemnly announced China's 2035 nationally determined contributions at the United Nations Climate Change Summit, covering the entire economy and including all greenhouse gases, and for the first time proposed an absolute emission reduction target, reflecting China's firm determination and greatest efforts. Not long ago, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee deliberated and approved the proposals for China's economic and social development plan for the next five years, which made important arrangements for building a beautiful China, emphasizing taking carbon peaking and carbon neutrality as the traction, synergistically promoting carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth, building a solid ecological security barrier, and enhancing green development momentum. China will **言必信、行必果** (yán bì xìn, xíng bì guǒ - "words must be trusted, actions must be resolute," to always keep one's word and act decisively), accelerate the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, actively and steadily promote and achieve carbon peaking, and make greater contributions to addressing climate change.
Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) said that mankind is currently standing at a new crossroads, and all parties need to adhere to true multilateralism, strengthen unity and cooperation, and promote global climate governance to move steadily and far. He put forward three suggestions. First, grasp the correct direction, strengthen confidence, coordinate the goals of protecting the environment, developing the economy, creating employment, and eliminating poverty, synergistically promote improving people's livelihoods and climate governance, promote high-quality development, and better benefit the people of all countries in the world. Second, implement climate actions, adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, fully and effectively implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement, developed countries should fulfill their obligations to take the lead in emission reduction, earnestly fulfill their funding commitments, and provide more technical and capacity-building support to developing countries. Third, deepen opening-up and cooperation, create a good international economic and trade cooperation environment, strengthen international cooperation in green technology and industries, ensure the free flow of high-quality green products, and better meet global sustainable development needs.
During the meeting, Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) met with United Nations Secretary-General Guterres. Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) said that the current multilateralism and the work of the United Nations are facing unprecedented challenges. No matter how the international situation changes, China will adhere to true multilateralism, continue to fully support the core position and role of the United Nations in international affairs, promote countries to strengthen dialogue and cooperation, and make greater contributions to the cause of world peace and development. China is unswervingly following the path of green development and is willing to strengthen communication and cooperation with all parties to jointly promote the construction of a beautiful world where man and nature coexist in harmony. Guterres thanked China for its consistent support for the work of the United Nations, saying that China is not only a key leader in global climate governance, but also an important pillar of world peace and multilateralism. The global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) are very important for improving and reforming the existing global governance system, and the United Nations looks forward to further close cooperation with China.
On the same day, Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) was invited to attend a theme luncheon hosted by Brazilian President Lula on the "Forever Tropical Rainforest Fund" and delivered a speech, saying that in recent years, China's tropical rainforest areas have achieved remarkable results in ecological environmental protection and economic and social development. Protecting tropical rainforests is related to human survival and well-being. China is willing to strengthen cooperation in tropical rainforest protection with all parties and make greater contributions to global climate and environmental governance.
Return to TopBy: 丁薛祥
Respected President Lula (卢拉),
Colleagues,
Good morning! I am very pleased to attend the Belém Climate Summit as the Special Representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping (习近平). First of all, I am honored to convey President Xi Jinping's best wishes for Brazil's hosting of the summit. President Xi Jinping highly appreciates Brazil's important contributions as the COP30 President to actively promote global climate governance, and wishes the conference a complete success.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, and global climate governance has entered a critical stage. China has achieved remarkable results in implementing its 2030 nationally determined contributions, and has completed its targets for total installed capacity of wind power and solar power generation and forest stock ahead of schedule. On September 24, at the United Nations Climate Change Summit, President Xi Jinping solemnly announced China's 2035 nationally determined contributions, covering the entire economy and including all greenhouse gases, and for the first time proposed an absolute emission reduction target, reflecting China's firm determination and greatest efforts.
Not long ago, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共二十届四中全会) reviewed and approved the proposals for China's economic and social development plan for the next five years, which made important arrangements for building a beautiful China, emphasizing taking carbon peaking and carbon neutrality as the traction, and synergistically promoting carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth, building a solid ecological security barrier, and enhancing the momentum of green development. China 言必信、行必果 (yán bì xìn, xíng bì guǒ - "one must be true to his word and resolute in his action," to always keep one's promises and act decisively). We will accelerate the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, actively and steadily promote and achieve carbon peaking, and make greater contributions to addressing climate change.
Colleagues!
Humanity is currently standing at a new crossroads, and all parties need to adhere to true multilateralism, strengthen unity and cooperation, and promote global climate governance to go steady and far. Here, I would like to offer three suggestions.
First, grasp the correct direction. Green and low-carbon transformation is the trend of the times. We must strengthen our confidence, coordinate the goals of protecting the environment, developing the economy, creating jobs, and eliminating poverty, and synergistically promote improving people's livelihoods and climate governance, promote high-quality development, and better benefit the people of all countries in the world.
Second, implement climate action. The key to addressing climate change lies in action. We must adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, fully and effectively implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement, and safeguard international fairness and justice in action and implementation. Developed countries should fulfill their obligations to take the lead in emission reduction, earnestly fulfill their funding commitments, and provide more technical and capacity-building support to developing countries.
Third, deepen opening up and cooperation. Promoting global green and low-carbon transformation requires a good international economic and trade cooperation environment. We must strengthen international cooperation in green technologies and industries, remove trade barriers, ensure the free flow of high-quality green products, and better meet global sustainable development needs.
China is willing to work with all parties to unremittingly promote green and low-carbon development and promote the construction of a beautiful world where humans and nature coexist in harmony.
Thank you all!
(Xinhua News Agency, Belém, Brazil, November 6)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 戴楷然 白紫微
In the national pavilion of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the Namibia (纳米比亚) national exhibition booth exudes a faint plant fragrance, with skincare products containing baobab ingredients attracting many visitors to stop and try them.
In Africa, baobab trees grow in desert areas, and their huge trunks can store thousands of liters of water, providing a valuable source of water during the dry season, hence they are known as the "tree of life." The roots and leaves of the baobab tree have medicinal and nutritional value, and the fruit is rich in vitamin C and minerals such as calcium and potassium. In recent years, Namibian (纳米比亚) baobab products have entered the Chinese market through the CIIE platform, bringing more income to Namibian (纳米比亚) enterprises and farmers, and also enriching the choices of Chinese consumers.
"Baobab products have huge potential in the Chinese market"
More than 20 meters high, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 meters, the stout trunk is like a tower, and the crown extends in all directions, like a giant umbrella propped up on the ground. Near the village of Oshikango (奥希卡村) in the Omusati (奥穆萨蒂) region of northern Namibia (纳米比亚), a baobab tree over a thousand years old stands majestically.
32-year-old Cornelius Nantenga (科尼利厄斯·南特尼亚) climbed up with the help of a ladder, picking baobab fruits the size of coconuts and covered with fluff from the branches. Local villagers relayed under the tree, putting the baobab fruits into bags and weighing them one by one. 51-year-old Sylvia (西尔维娅) carefully recorded the weight of each bag of baobab fruit.
Sorting, screening, peeling... In a processing plant in Windhoek (温得和克), the capital of Namibia (纳米比亚), workers put the white pulp of the baobab fruit into a grinder to grind it into powder, and the black seeds are used to refine oil. In the packaging workshop, the packers are dividing and sealing the ground baobab powder. "This batch of products will be shipped to China to participate in the 8th CIIE, and I hope Chinese consumers will like our products," packer Na Ango (纳昂戈) told reporters.
"The baobab powder, baobab oil and other products produced by the company were very popular when they were exhibited at last year's CIIE." Tulimeyo Kapanda (图莉梅约·卡潘达), general manager of the Namibian (纳米比亚) baobab product manufacturer "Tuli Production Line" (图莉生产线), told reporters that the products they brought were not only sold out during the exhibition, but also after the CIIE, many merchants contacted her to learn about the uses of baobab fruit and discuss further cooperation opportunities.
"Through the CIIE, I saw that baobab products have huge potential in the Chinese market." Tulimeyo (图莉梅约) is full of confidence and has brought more products to this year's CIIE. Inside the booth, exhibitors are trying skincare oil with baobab extract. With a gentle squeeze, the skincare oil drips on the back of the hand, the texture is clear and easy to absorb, and the skin glows with a soft luster after application. Tulimeyo (图莉梅约) said: "Although Namibia (纳米比亚) and China are thousands of miles apart, through the CIIE, more and more Chinese consumers are beginning to become familiar with African baobab products. We truly feel China's efforts to promote open cooperation and common development among countries."
"It not only enhances the added value of the products, but also better adapts to the needs of Chinese consumers"
At this year's CIIE, in addition to baobab powder and baobab oil, Tulimeyo (图莉梅约) also brought baobab daily chemical products jointly developed with its partner, African Hills Biotechnology Group (非洲希尔生物集团) (hereinafter referred to as "Hills Biotechnology" (希尔生物)).
Hills Biotechnology (希尔生物) also has a lot of connection with the CIIE. In 2023, Hills Biotechnology (希尔生物) exhibited its shea butter series of daily chemical products under its skincare brand "Hill Coco" (希尔可可) at the 6th CIIE. Since then, "Hill Coco" (希尔可可) has continued to expand its sales channels in the Chinese market, settled on e-commerce platforms, and achieved breakthroughs in online sales.
In the process of entering the Chinese market, Max (麦斯), the founder of Hills Biotechnology (希尔生物), found that most of the baobab products exported from African countries to China are mainly powder and oil, and the processing methods are relatively primary. Many Chinese consumers are not familiar with the efficacy of these raw materials and their acceptance is not high. When Max (麦斯) communicated with Tulimeyo (图莉梅约), he learned that the extract of baobab is rich in natural plant calcium and antioxidants, which are suitable for use in daily chemical products. "For example, adding baobab extract to toothpaste has whitening and gum-protecting functions; adding baobab extract to skin creams has antioxidant effects." Tulimeyo (图莉梅约) explained, "Adding baobab extract to daily chemical products not only enhances the added value of the products, but also better adapts to the needs of Chinese consumers."
Soon, Hills Biotechnology (希尔生物) decided to apply its experience in the field of daily chemical product research and development to baobab products, and focus on creating a new cooperation model of "African raw materials, Chinese research and development, and global sales." Whitening toothpaste, cleansing soap, skin care essential oils... New products developed from baobab extracts are becoming more and more abundant. They brought these new products to this year's CIIE.
In the past few days, the Hills Biotechnology (希尔生物) booth has welcomed many buyers and visitors. Max (麦斯) said with a smile: "We have reached a number of purchase intentions at the exhibition site, and orders from China, Malaysia and other countries are being negotiated." What makes Max (麦斯) particularly emotional is that through the CIIE, they have gained orders, established their brand, and broadened their horizons and opened up their minds.
"Expand production scale and let more villagers live a good life"
The development of the baobab industry is improving the lives of many villagers in the Omusati (奥穆萨蒂) region. Tulimeyo (图莉梅约) introduced that after the company started operation in 2018, it established long-term cooperative relationships with nearly 30 villagers in Oshikango (奥希卡村), Onesi (奥内西村) and other villages. "Every year, we will purchase dozens of tons of baobab fruit and process them. As Chinese consumers' recognition of baobab products continues to increase, we are expected to further expand our production scale and allow more villagers to live a good life."
Nantenga (南特尼亚) returned to his hometown after graduating from university to engage in baobab fruit collection and processing. He said: "In the past, it was not easy for our products to find sales channels; now the sales volume is much larger, we can obtain more stable income, and our lives are more decent." Sylvia (西尔维娅) took over and said: "There are nearly 40,000 baobab trees growing here. We have been picking and eating these fruits since we were young. We never thought that they could change our lives. Now, the income from picking baobab fruit allows me to buy clothes and pay tuition for my children."
From baobab powder to baobab skin cream, the baobab products displayed at the CIIE are constantly upgraded and more diversified, which is a true reflection of the in-depth promotion of Sino-African economic and trade cooperation and mutual benefit and win-win results. China has granted 100% tariff-free treatment to the least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China. This CIIE provides exhibitors from 37 least developed countries with some free booths and tax incentives for retaining exhibits, expands the African product zone, supports African countries with diplomatic relations to make full use of the 100% tariff-free policy, and provides more convenience for exports from African least developed countries to China.
"From jointly building the 'Belt and Road' to holding the CIIE, China's initiatives and pragmatic actions have provided tangible development opportunities for African companies, including us. China's move to expand high-level opening up has made African products cheaper and more competitive to export to China, which makes us full of confidence in future development," said Max (麦斯).
At the Namibia (纳米比亚) national exhibition booth, reporters also saw local handicrafts, agricultural products and minerals. "Through the CIIE, more African characteristic products have successfully entered the Chinese market, showing the advantages and charm of the African continent to Chinese consumers, and creating new development opportunities for African countries." Sakeus Kapenda (萨凯乌斯·卡彭达), Deputy Director of Trade Promotion Division of the Ministry of International Relations and Trade of Namibia (纳米比亚), said that the CIIE demonstrates China's determination to share market opportunities with all countries. African countries will continue to deepen pragmatic cooperation with China, explore new growth points, achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, and bring tangible benefits to the people of both sides.
Return to TopChina has not only consistently advocated that "no one should be left behind on the path to modernization, and no country should be left behind," but also promoted the advancement of world modernization with concrete actions.
During his attendance at the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, President Xi Jinping (习近平主席) actively advocated that all parties adhere to a people-centered approach, fully implement the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and emphasized better bridging the development gap and continuously improving people's well-being. Faced with emerging global challenges, China has always held high the banner of development cooperation, interpreted its responsibility with action, and increasingly become a key force in promoting global development.
Development is the eternal theme of human society. In today's world, the development deficit is increasing, the development gap is widening, the momentum of international cooperation is insufficient, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is seriously lagging behind. As the world's largest developing country, China faces the challenges of the times head-on, adheres to the future of mankind in mind and the well-being of the people at heart, and always acts as a promoter and pragmatist of global development.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China has continuously provided new opportunities for all parties with new achievements in Chinese-style modernization, injecting strong momentum into global development. From opening the door wider to the outside world to practicing "teaching people how to fish" overseas; from promoting high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" to a deeper and more solid level, to working with all parties to implement the Global Development Initiative - China is not only a builder of development platforms, but also a leader in the cooperation process. The new development concepts of innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and sharing, as well as the important proposition of promoting inclusive economic globalization, have not only profoundly changed China's development trajectory, but also contributed valuable intellectual public goods to the world, demonstrating an increasingly powerful ideological leadership.
Actively carrying out development cooperation with developing countries is China's concrete action to implement the concept of "**同球共济**" (tóng qiú gòng jì - "sharing the same ball and helping each other," to tide over difficulties together) and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. As a natural member of the Global South, China adheres to the principles of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith and the correct approach to justice and shared interests, strengthens solidarity and cooperation with developing countries, and gathers new momentum for the Global South to unite and strengthen itself and seek common development. Implementing the "Ten Partnership Actions" with Africa to jointly promote modernization, launching the "Five Major Projects" with Latin America, building the "Five Major Cooperation Patterns" with Arab countries, and building the "Six Major Cooperation Platforms" with Pacific Island countries... Through these concrete cooperation measures, the world clearly sees that China not only consistently advocates that "no one should be left behind on the path to modernization, and no country should be left behind," but also promotes the advancement of world modernization with concrete actions.
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed to steadily expand institutional opening-up, maintain the multilateral trading system, expand international circulation, promote reform and development through opening-up, and share opportunities and common development with countries around the world. At present, the reverse current of protectionism seriously impacts the multilateral trading system and damages the important international institutional environment on which developing countries rely to promote their own development. As the world's second largest economy, China's active maintenance of the multilateral trading system and safeguarding of international fairness and justice are of great significance for promoting global development. Looking forward to the "15th Five-Year Plan," China will actively expand autonomous opening-up, promote trade innovation and development, expand the space for two-way investment cooperation, and jointly build the "Belt and Road" with high quality. These new blueprints for opening-up and cooperation will provide more opportunities for all parties to leverage China to achieve development. According to the World Bank, by 2030, cooperation related to the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" alone is expected to lift 7.6 million people out of extreme poverty and 32 million people out of moderate poverty in relevant countries. China's joint efforts with all parties to implement various development cooperation initiatives will surely better empower global development and benefit the people of all countries.
Taking the people's heart as one's own and taking the world's interests as one's own. No matter how the international situation changes, China will always be a contributor to global development, alleviate development difficulties with openness, gather the power of cooperation, make development results more and more fairly benefit the people of all countries, promote inclusive economic globalization, and make greater contributions to promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
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Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 7th. Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili (博乔里什维利) in Beijing (北京) on the 7th.
Wang Yi (王毅) stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Georgia 33 years ago, friendship and cooperation have always been the main theme of bilateral relations. China is willing to consolidate strategic mutual trust, continue traditional friendship, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with Georgia to promote greater development of China-Georgia relations. China will open up to the outside world in a wider scope, broader fields, and at a deeper level, promote the construction of an open world economy, and better benefit the people of all countries.
Darchiashvili (博乔里什维利) stated that Georgia firmly adheres to the one-China policy and will support China in all ways and on all occasions. Georgia supports the series of initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平), such as the global governance initiative, and is willing to continue to strengthen international and regional affairs collaboration with China.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 7th. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on the 7th: At the invitation of the Bolivian government, Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping (习近平), Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying (李国英), will travel to La Paz (拉巴斯), the capital of Bolivia, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Bolivian President Arce (帕斯) on November 8th.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 7th. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on November 7th: At the invitation of Wang Yi (王毅), Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt (艾德) will pay an official visit to China from November 10th to 11th.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 7th (Reporter Dong Xue) A report meeting of the Central Delegation for Studying and Implementing the Spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 7th. Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, and a member of the Central Delegation, delivered the report. Relevant responsible comrades and representatives of Party members and cadres from the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State International Development Cooperation Agency, and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries attended the meeting.
Wang Yi, focusing on the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and the "Proposals" adopted by the Plenary Session, deeply elaborated on the great significance of the Plenary Session, profoundly analyzed the external environment currently facing China, systematically interpreted the guiding principles, main goals, strategic tasks, and major measures for economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and put forward clear requirements for the foreign affairs front to study, publicize, and implement the spirit of the Plenary Session.
Wang Yi pointed out that the Plenary Session injected stability into an uncertain world and provided positive energy for global development. The foreign affairs front should further improve its political stance, deeply study and comprehend the spirit of the Plenary Session and the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, and under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, carry out major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics more actively and effectively, continuously open up new horizons in China's diplomatic theory and practice, shape a new pattern of relations between China and the world, and continuously enhance China's international influence, appeal, and shaping power.
After the report meeting, Wang Yi interacted with representatives of grassroots Party members and cadres, and required all comrades on the foreign affairs front to earnestly practice the important requirements put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) for the diplomatic team, actively participate in the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, and make new and greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Guiyang (贵阳), November 7th (Reporter Chen Junyi) A report meeting of the Central Delegation for Studying and Implementing the Spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee was held in Guiyang City (贵阳市), Guizhou Province (贵州省) on November 7th. Sun Yeli (孙业礼), member of the Central Delegation, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, delivered the report.
At the report meeting, Sun Yeli, closely focusing on the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the "Proposals" of the Plenary Session, from the aspects of deeply understanding the great significance of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, accurately grasping the important position of the "15th Five-Year Plan" period in the process of basically realizing socialist modernization, deeply understanding the guiding principles and main goals of economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, comprehensively understanding the strategic tasks and major measures of economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and adhering to and strengthening the Party's overall leadership, made a comprehensive publicity and systematic interpretation of the spirit of the Plenary Session.
Sun Yeli said that formulating and implementing the "15th Five-Year Plan" is of great and far-reaching significance for promoting the sustained and healthy development of China's economy and society, and promoting Chinese-style modernization in stages and steps. It is necessary to integrate the study and implementation of the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee with the study and understanding of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, and strive together to basically realize socialist modernization, and continuously create a new situation in comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
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The sea breeze拂过 (fú guò - gently strokes) the apron, the wings are like a forest, the tails stand tall, and the "click" of wrenches being tightened rises and falls. At the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Industrial Base, aircraft maintenance spanning national borders is underway.
"This aircraft is from Jordan (约旦), those two are from Vietnam (越南)... the maintenance schedule is booked until the end of 2026," said Gu Zhilin (古志林), General Manager of HNA Technology's (海航技术) Dazhonghua Feiwu Airport Maintenance Base (大新华飞维空港维修基地). Since its commissioning in 2022, the one-stop aircraft maintenance industrial base has completed maintenance on over 2,400 aircraft, serving nearly 50 domestic and foreign airlines.
On November 6, when General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) listened to the report on the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港), he emphasized: "Build the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) into an important gateway leading China's (中国) new era of opening up to the outside world" and "Focus on building a modern industrial system with Hainan's (海南) characteristics and advantages, and promote the optimization and upgrading of leading industries."
"General Secretary's words greatly encouraged us. In recent years, the one-stop aircraft maintenance industrial base has been established precisely by taking advantage of the policy benefits of the Free Trade Port's (自由贸易港) opening up to the outside world," said Gu Zhilin (古志林).
The "Overall Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港建设总体方案)" clearly states that it is necessary to promote the construction of a new western land-sea corridor international shipping hub and aviation hub. As one of the key projects in the construction of the Free Trade Port (自由贸易港), the one-stop aircraft maintenance industrial base was officially put into use in 2022.
"Does Hainan (海南) have the ability to repair large aircraft? Some foreign airlines have doubts," said Gu Zhilin (古志林). In order to win customers, the team ran around the market. In October 2022, they won their first international business - repairing an Airbus A320 aircraft for a foreign airline.
"The entire team was on high alert, repeatedly confirming the torque of each screw and the connection of each line," Gu Zhilin (古志林) recalled. A key aviation material needed during the maintenance would take at least half a month to be delivered from abroad. "Thanks to the Free Trade Port's (自由贸易港) bonded policy, we have sufficient reserves of aviation materials, ensuring seamless connection of all maintenance links," said Gu Zhilin (古志林). The team's high efficiency made the customer representative give a thumbs up on the spot.
How supportive are the Free Trade Port (自由贸易港) policies? Gu Zhilin (古志林) calculated a comprehensive account: low cost, exemption from security deposits for inbound maintenance, companies do not need to have large amounts of funds occupied, and the comprehensive maintenance cost is reduced by 10% to 15%; high efficiency, a bonded "aviation material supermarket" is built, with all relevant parts available, and "goods can be picked up" directly without paying taxes, shortening the maintenance cycle; good service, customs and other departments innovate a new model of duty-free service for aircraft maintenance, providing a green channel for aircraft and aviation materials, ensuring rapid customs clearance for inbound maintenance aircraft.
Institutional innovation attracts more and more foreign airlines to become repeat customers from "first-time customers." Vietjet Air (越南越捷航空) from Vietnam (越南) initially "sent one to try" and then sent nearly 20 aircraft; Qatar Airways (卡塔尔航空) signed a painting order worth nearly 100 million yuan for 3 years after experiencing the service... "In the past, we looked forward to the arrival of aircraft, but now aircraft are queuing up to come," Gu Zhilin (古志林) said with a smile.
On the fertile ground of opening up to the outside world, a modern industrial system is growing vigorously.
Next to the one-stop aircraft maintenance industrial base, Haikou Meilan Airport Guinness Aircraft Engine Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd. (海口美兰空港吉耐斯航空发动机维修工程有限公司) is also busy. Not long ago, China's (中国) largest 150,000-pound thrust large engine test bench successfully completed a test run here, which can meet the testing needs of mainstream aviation engine models around the world, marking a significant improvement in the company's ability to repair aircraft "hearts."
"We are making up for the key shortcomings in the industrial chain," said Wu Dongyang (吴栋阳), President of the company. The determination to tackle key problems is inseparable from the support of the Free Trade Port's (自由贸易港) "zero tariff on self-use production equipment" policy. "Since the implementation of the policy in 2021, no tariffs have been collected on the import of production equipment, which has saved us 100 million yuan, allowing us to truly spend the money where it is most needed."
Gu Zhilin (古志林) has a deep understanding of the improvement and upgrading of the industrial chain: "Initially, we could only do airframe maintenance. If customers had other needs, they had to fly to other places. Now, the industrial ecology is gradually improving, and various services can be provided nearby."
According to Haikou Customs (海口海关) statistics, from January to October this year, the value of bonded maintenance goods in Haikou Airport Comprehensive Bonded Zone (海口空港综合保税区) reached 47.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 71.8%. From importing maintenance aviation materials with "zero tariffs" to purchasing production equipment with "zero tariffs" to importing entire aircraft with "zero tariffs"... an aviation industrial chain covering "parts - production equipment - complete machines" is gradually taking shape in Hainan (海南).
On December 18, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) will officially launch full island customs closure operations. International exchanges will be more frequent, and the skies over Hainan (海南) will be even busier. "For us, this means a bigger stage." Outside the hangar, another international flight landed smoothly, and Gu Zhilin (古志林) turned around and plunged into new work.
This issue is coordinated by: Guo Xueyan (郭雪岩)
Reporter's Notes
Open Hot Land, Sufficient Confidence for Development
"In the past, we looked forward to the arrival of aircraft, but now aircraft are queuing up to come." Working hard on the front line of the aircraft maintenance industrial chain in the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港), where does Gu Zhilin's (古志林) confidence come from?
It comes from sufficient reserves of aviation materials and precise scheduling; it comes from the continuous technological breakthroughs of brother companies on the chain and the gradual improvement of the industrial ecology; and it comes even more from the effective implementation of the Free Trade Port's (自由贸易港) policies, bringing tangible gains to enterprises.
Behind the confidence is the rise of a new highland of higher-level opening up. Through institutional innovation, Hainan (海南) is striving to create a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized. When a fair, transparent, and predictable business environment is formed, the transaction costs of enterprises are reduced, the expectations for industrial development are improved, and high-quality global resources flock to it.
Modern industries are emerging from scratch and growing vigorously. Such stories are constantly being staged in the Free Trade Port (自由贸易港). On this hot land, the confidence and ambition to forge ahead are converging into a surging driving force for unswervingly expanding high-level opening up to the outside world.
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Perfect the mechanism for uniting and serving the people, and consolidate the mass base of social governance.
——Excerpt from the "15th Five-Year Plan" Recommendations
In the afternoon, melodious singing emanates from the cultural and sports center of Xinluling Community (新路岭社区) in Lianxi District (濂溪区), Jiujiang City (九江市), Jiangxi Province (江西省).
Grandma Chen (陈奶奶), 78, is the lead singer of the community choir, singing with great emotion. Zhang Chun (张纯), a community worker, watches attentively and offers suggestions during the choir's breaks. She has been accompanying the choir in preparing for their performance for over half a month.
Grandma Chen and Zhang Chun, friends despite their age difference, became acquainted four years ago. At that time, Zhang Chun, a college graduate, came to work in the community and found that the proportion of elderly people was relatively high, so she wanted to start by serving the elderly to open up the work situation. "At first, it was difficult to have heartfelt conversations with the elderly, and I didn't know how to help them when they had difficulties." Zhang Chun felt that the age gap was the main reason for the estrangement.
Wang Shuping (王淑萍), secretary of the Xinluling Community (新路岭社区) Party branch, saw this and said: "The key is still the lack of professional knowledge and skills. Most of the work in the community is not big, but there are many tricks to doing it well. For example, when serving the elderly, you need to understand some knowledge of geriatric health and geriatric psychology."
Zhang Xiaojun (张小军), Minister of the Social Work Department of the Jiujiang Municipal Party Committee (九江市委), introduced that the local government is focusing on building a community talent cultivation and growth mechanism, establishing a graded training system including municipal-level key training, district-level backbone training, and street-level all-staff training, and enhancing the practical skills of community workers through initial training, mentor assistance, and professional practical training.
"There are many things to learn if you want to do community work well. For example, the initial training I participated in covered services for key groups such as the elderly and children, mediation of conflicts and disputes, and other topics, with a wealth of knowledge," said Zhang Chun.
Learning and practicing at the same time, Zhang Chun gradually transformed from "vague understanding" to "systematic mastery" in serving the elderly. "To be friends with the elderly, you need both skills and an understanding of psychology—strengthen the depth of contact, use patience and empathy to draw closer to them; keep detailed records, and when you notice changes in the elderly's physical and mental state, work with family doctors and others to intervene in a timely manner and form a service synergy..." said Zhang Chun.
"At that time, Grandma Chen stayed at home all year round taking care of her bedridden husband, unwilling to go out, and her life was monotonous and she couldn't cheer up." Zhang Chun often went to Grandma Chen's house to sit and chat about her stories of getting along with her grandparents. Gradually, Grandma Chen opened up and revealed her knot—she had a bad relationship with her children and often felt lonely and lost. After that, Zhang Chun and a psychologist helped Grandma Chen with targeted psychological counseling and tried to contact and communicate with her children to ease the relationship between the two parties. At the same time, Zhang Chun established a "Mental Health and Elderly Care Information Form" for Grandma Chen, accompanied Grandma Chen out of the house, and met more friends together.
"I feel much better now! Every day at noon and in the evening, after I settle my husband, I go downstairs for a walk, stroll and chat with my old sisters. With the help of Xiao Zhang (小张), my relationship with my children has also improved." Grandma Chen is very satisfied when talking about her current life.
In order to help community workers continue to grow, Jiujiang (九江) has implemented a mentor assistance system, selecting 12 outstanding community secretaries to form a mentor group, adopting a "1+N" model to help and guide newcomers, and providing regular decision-making suggestions and follow-up guidance. "The lives of the elderly are not just about rest. They don't want to be disconnected from society, and they need a sense of participation, satisfaction, and value from the bottom of their hearts," said Wang Shuping (王淑萍), Zhang Chun's (张纯) mentor.
Encouraged by Zhang Chun (张纯), Grandma Chen (陈奶奶) rekindled her hobbies, joined the community choir and became the lead singer, made new friends, and occasionally participated in performances. "I didn't expect to be able to stand on the stage when I was almost 80 years old," said Grandma Chen.
As Zhang Chun's (张纯) friendships with the elderly increased, her performance in mediating conflicts, handling emergencies, and answering policy questions became more and more mature. "Now all the community residents know her, and she has become my right-hand man," said Wang Shuping (王淑萍).
Since 2022, community workers in Jiujiang (九江) have participated in more than 12,000 business training sessions, and the certified social worker rate of community workers in the city has exceeded 52%. "I got my social worker certificate and I'm preparing to take the psychological counselor certificate recently," said Zhang Chun (张纯).
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, we will continue to build a good full-chain training system, focus on improving the professional level of community workers, and make community governance more warm and people-oriented services more powerful," said Zhang Xiaojun (张小军).
This issue is coordinated by: Liu Jingwen (刘静文)
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From inexperienced college graduates to independent community backbones, from initial disorientation to becoming confidants of community residents, Zhang Chun's growth is due to the changes brought about by professional training. In Jiujiang (九江), Jiangxi (江西), community workers rely on systematic learning and professional training to continuously improve their ability to serve the masses.
Facing the new issue of community elderly care, building a full-chain training system provides ideas for solving the problem: learning psychological knowledge of the elderly to make communication warmer; mastering health management skills to make services more precise; linking multiple resources to make assistance more effective. Community workers, by being both attentive and considerate, and paying attention to methods, can promote the transformation of community services from relying on experience to emphasizing professionalism.
Continuously improving the level of professional services allows more community workers to become trusted confidants of residents. Looking forward to the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan," with the in-depth advancement of professional training, community services will surely show a new look.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on November 7th (Reporter Wu Dan (吴丹)) On the 7th, the 22nd Beijing Forum opened in Beijing (北京). Han Qide (韩启德), Vice Chairman of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Hao Ping (郝平), member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and Executive Vice President of the International Confucian Association, Xu Aosen (徐青森), Deputy Minister of Education, Yu Yingjie (于英杰), member of the Standing Committee of the Beijing (北京) Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Education Working Committee, Fang Jiangshan (方江山), Deputy Editor-in-Chief of People's Daily, Zhu Haili (朱海黎), Deputy Director of Xinhua News Agency, He Guangcai (何光彩), Secretary of the Party Committee of Peking University (北京大学), Gong Qihuang (龚旗煌), President of Peking University (北京大学), and others attended the opening ceremony.
The theme of this forum is "Harmony and Common Prosperity of Civilizations - Symbiosis of Civilization in the Digital Intelligence Era." Participating guests stated that under the wave of digital intelligence, the role of education is becoming increasingly critical. We should actively promote educational innovation, cultivate young talents who can master the future, and universities should undertake the mission of civilization inheritance and innovation, using humanistic spirit to guide technology for good.
It is reported that the Beijing Forum (北京论坛) was founded in 2004 and is jointly organized by Peking University (北京大学), the Beijing Municipal Education Commission (北京市教育委员会), and the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies. This forum has a total of 13 sub-forums, 2 special forums, and 2 overseas forums, closely responding to the concerns of the times and promoting mutual learning and sharing and common progress between Chinese and foreign civilizations.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) November 7th (Reporter Liu Shiyao (刘诗瑶)) - The reporter learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) that the marine economy showed a good situation of steady progress in the first three quarters. According to preliminary calculations, the gross marine product in the first three quarters reached 7.9 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%.
The supply level of marine resources has steadily increased. The country approved the use of 262,000 hectares of sea and islands, a year-on-year increase of 19.2%, with projects involving an investment of 641.9 billion yuan. The output of offshore crude oil and natural gas increased by 3.0% and 17.7% year-on-year, respectively, and the newly added grid-connected capacity of offshore wind power increased by 42.1% year-on-year. The national marine aquatic product output increased by 4.8% year-on-year.
The development of major marine traditional industries is improving. The new orders received, completed volume, and held orders of marine ships continue to maintain a global lead. The marine transportation industry is developing steadily, with marine freight volume and freight turnover increasing by 5.7% and 6.2% year-on-year, respectively, and the total import and export volume of marine transportation increasing by 1.7% year-on-year, of which the export volume increased by 6.5% year-on-year. The marine tourism industry continues to recover, with an added value increase of 7.0% year-on-year. Marine passenger volume and passenger turnover increased by 3.0% and 3.8% year-on-year, respectively; the popularity of cruise tourism continues to rise, with national cruise ports receiving 2.05 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 28%.
Marine emerging industries are accelerating their development. The delivery and held order amounts of marine engineering equipment increased by 13.6% and 7.0% year-on-year, respectively. Marine drug research and development is progressing in an orderly manner, and the independently developed LY104 injection has been officially approved for clinical trials. The marine information service industry is accelerating its cultivation. The country's first marine field trusted data space was launched in Zhejiang (浙江), Shenzhen (深圳) released "AI + Marine" industry application scenarios, and the independently developed marine engineering flexible manufacturing intelligent welding robot completed integration in Tianjin (天津) and entered the testing and acceptance phase.
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On November 6, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) listened to a work report on the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port and delivered an important speech in Sanya (三亚), Hainan Province (海南省).
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech pointed out the direction, gathered strength, and inspired the vast number of cadres and the masses to forge ahead and take responsibility. Everyone said that they should conscientiously study and understand the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, study and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party, closely cooperate and take the initiative under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world, and comprehensively achieve the construction goals of the Hainan Free Trade Port through continuous efforts.
Building an Important Gateway Leading China's New Era of Opening Up to the Outside World
On December 18 this year, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) will officially launch full island customs closure, which is a landmark measure for China to unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world and promote the construction of an open world economy.
"At present, the customs closure policies and supporting documents of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) have been issued, and policies such as 'zero tariffs' and 'low tax rates' continue to increase efficiency." Guan Jirong (关继荣), Executive Deputy Director of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee's Deepening Reform Office (Free Trade Port Working Committee Office) (海南省委深改办（自贸港工委办）), introduced, "We will thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, and build a policy and system system adapted to a high-level free trade port in steps and stages. We will conduct normalized scheduling, forward-looking early warning, and closed-loop resolution to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of customs closure."
Wu Shulin (吴树林), Director of the Regional Coordination and Development Department of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), said: "Studying and implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, we will earnestly assume the responsibilities of the Office of the Central Regional Coordination and Development Leading Group, take the full island customs closure operation as an opportunity, actively connect with international high-standard economic and trade rules, and support the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) to strengthen its linkage and development with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) in terms of policy innovation, factor flow, and industrial collaboration, deepen cooperation with regions such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), and the Yangtze River Economic Belt (长江经济带), deeply integrate into the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road,' and build an important gateway leading China's new era of opening up to the outside world."
Since 2018, Hainan (海南) has cumulatively recognized more than 70,000 high-level talents. In the view of Zhang Xinfang (张信芳), Dean of the Hainan Provincial Marine Economy Development and Resource Protection Research Institute (海南省海洋经济发展与资源保护研究院), building the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) is an opportunity of the times: "We must take the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech as a guide, build a more open talent mechanism, accelerate the construction of an island of talent gathering, and provide strong talent support for the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港)."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The more we expand opening up, the more we must coordinate development and security, and firmly hold the bottom line of security." Gao Ruifeng (高瑞峰), Director of Haikou Customs (海口海关), feels a great responsibility: "Customs shoulders the responsibilities and missions of guarding the country's gate and promoting development. We will continue to carry out full-process, full-factor, full-coverage, large-sample, and actual combat testing exercises to ensure both accurate control and efficient convenience."
"The rule of law is the best business environment. In recent years, Hainan (海南) has cumulatively issued more than 60 laws and regulations and more than 20 government regulations related to the business environment." Ren Duanping (任端平), Director of the Hainan Provincial Department of Business Environment Construction (海南省营商环境建设厅), said, "General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech has strengthened our confidence in creating a first-class market-oriented, rule-of-law, and internationalized business environment. The next step will be to continue to adhere to the needs of enterprises and the masses as the guide, continue to deepen administrative system reform, and optimize government services."
Promoting High-Quality Development in Hainan (海南) and Helping the Country Build a New Development Pattern
The main purpose of building the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) to a high standard is to promote high-quality development in Hainan (海南) and help the country build a new development pattern.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech pointed out the direction for Hainan's (海南) high-quality development." Qi Shuli (綦树利), Director of the Hainan Provincial Development and Reform Commission (海南省发展改革委), said that accurately grasping Hainan's (海南) position in the overall national development situation, planning and promoting reforms from a higher starting point, making great efforts to eliminate institutional and mechanism drawbacks, and focusing on building a modern industrial system with Hainan's (海南) characteristics and advantages will blaze a new path of institutional opening up and innovative development for national reform and opening up.
In recent years, through technological innovation, Hainan Xian Sheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (海南先声药业有限公司) has increased its independent research and development efforts and transformed into an innovative pharmaceutical company. "We must conscientiously implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and strive to achieve more new breakthroughs." Yu Zhuqing (余庆祝), General Manager of the company, is full of confidence.
In Ledong Li Autonomous County (乐东黎族自治县), Hainan Province (海南省), coastal protection forests are lush and green, and coastal zone ecological restoration projects are accelerating. "Deeply practicing Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization, we are taking tough measures to rectify outstanding environmental problems, coordinating ecological protection, industrial development, and people's livelihood improvement, and safeguarding Hainan's (海南) ecological heritage." said Ma Yuhong (马育红), Secretary of the County Party Committee.
At present, the impact of Typhoon "Haikui" has not yet subsided, and Typhoon "Fengxian" is rapidly strengthening. Fan Shaoli (番绍立), Director of the Hainan Provincial Emergency Management Department (海南省应急管理厅), dare not relax in the slightest: "We will go all out to implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, strengthen project management in areas prone to geological disasters, and safeguard the safety of people's lives and property."
Adhering to the principle of responding to the people's needs, 57 livelihood projects in Banan District (巴南区), Chongqing (重庆) in 2025 are being fully promoted, of which 25 have been completed ahead of schedule. "Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, we will refine the list of livelihood projects by year, strengthen financial security and supervision, solve the urgent and difficult problems of the people, and take practical measures to do practical things for the people and do good things well." said Jiang Yu (蒋渝), Director of the Development and Reform Commission of Banan District (巴南区发展改革委).
Promoting Comprehensive and Strict Party Governance with the Soberness and Firmness of Always Being on the Road
The Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定) is a move by the Party Central Committee to establish credibility and a landmark measure for governing the Party in the new era.
Focusing on typical problems of violating the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定), Shizhong District (市中区) in Zaozhuang City (枣庄市), Shandong Province (山东省) has sorted out and answered questions one by one. Song Lei (宋磊), Secretary of the District Party Committee, said: "Studying and understanding General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech in depth, we must adhere to the integrated planning, deployment, and promotion of cadre style construction and the consolidation and in-depth implementation of the learning and education results of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定), and strive to create a clean and upright political ecology."
"At the critical moment when the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) is about to enter the customs closure operation, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech pointed out the direction for Hainan (海南) to strengthen Party conduct and integrity building and promote the anti-corruption struggle, and also strengthened our confidence and determination to build a clean free trade port. Hainan (海南) will improve the working mechanism of integrating the promotion of not daring to be corrupt, not being able to be corrupt, and not wanting to be corrupt, continue to maintain a high-pressure situation in handling cases, comprehensively eradicate the soil and conditions for corruption, and educate and guide cadres throughout the province to create work achievements that can stand the test of practice and history with a loyal, clean, and responsible fighting posture." said Song Jian (宋健), Deputy Secretary of the Hainan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Deputy Director of the Provincial Supervisory Commission.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech is very encouraging." At the beginning of winter, Che Shaobin (车绍彬), Secretary of the Party Committee of Qijianfang Township (七间房乡), Xiongxian County (雄县), Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北), went deep into villages and communities to listen to the voices of the people and solve problems. "Party discipline and entrepreneurship are inherently unified. The more effective the Party's governance, the more powerful the guarantee for economic and social development. As grassroots Party members and cadres, we must better assume responsibility and act under the premise of complying with rules and discipline, and work hard around key tasks such as comprehensive rural revitalization, improvement of people's livelihood, and grassroots governance."
(Reporters Zhao Peng (赵鹏), Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强), Zhou Yajun (周亚军), Shao Yuzi (邵玉姿), Wang Xinyue (王欣悦), Wang Zher (王者) of this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Wuhan (武汉) November 7th dispatch (Reporter Tian Doudou (田豆豆)) On the 6th, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) convened an on-site meeting in Wuhan (武汉) City, Hubei Province (湖北省), on vigorously cultivating leading agricultural science and technology enterprises and strengthening the principal position of agricultural enterprises in scientific and technological innovation.
Since the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) and other departments have introduced a number of policies and measures to cultivate and strengthen leading agricultural science and technology enterprises and accelerate the overall effectiveness of the agricultural science and technology innovation system. The agricultural science and technology leading enterprise cultivation database, which was launched not long ago, has already absorbed more than 2,600 agricultural science and technology enterprises. A number of innovation consortiums led by leading science and technology enterprises have been established nationwide to strengthen the deep integration of industry, academia, and research led by enterprises. Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the proportion of enterprises participating in major national agricultural science and technology projects has been about 50%.
At present, the comprehensive mechanization rate of planting, cultivation, and harvesting of crops in China has exceeded 75%, the coverage rate of improved crop varieties has stabilized at over 96%, the contribution rate of agricultural science and technology progress nationwide has jumped to 63.2%, and the overall agricultural science and technology innovation has entered the world's leading ranks.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Hangzhou, November 7th. The 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit opened on the 7th in Wuzhen (乌镇), Zhejiang (浙江). Li Shulei (李书磊), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部), attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech.
Chinese and foreign guests stated that 10 years ago, President Xi Jinping (习近平) creatively proposed the concept of building a community with a shared future in cyberspace, which pointed out the direction for deepening international exchanges and cooperation in the internet field and jointly building a community with a shared future in cyberspace. The recently concluded Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee outlined a blueprint for the development of Chinese-style modernization in the next five years and made a series of important arrangements for promoting innovation and development in the internet field, which will surely bring more new opportunities for the development of the world's internet.
Chinese and foreign guests believe that it is necessary to adhere to innovation-driven development, cultivate a vibrant digital economy, and promote the popularization of digital technology and applications. It is necessary to adhere to common security as the cornerstone, strengthen exchanges and dialogue, coordinate development and security, and create a peaceful and stable cyberspace. It is necessary to adhere to people-to-people exchanges as a bond, empower the inheritance and innovation of civilization with digital intelligence technology, and build a spiritual home where all civilizations are beautiful together. It is necessary to adhere to collaborative governance as the basis, respect each country's cyber sovereignty, development paths, and governance models, and build a fair and reasonable governance system.
The theme of this summit is "Building an Open, Cooperative, Secure and Inclusive Digital Future – Working Together to Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace." 24 sub-forums will be held on topics such as the digital economy and the digital protection and inheritance of cultural heritage. More than 1,600 guests from more than 130 countries and regions participated in the conference.
Return to TopBy: 讲述人：吉林省白城市镇赉县二龙涛河民间河湖长 潘晟昱
In the morning light, the Erlongtao River (二龙涛河) glistens, with several white cranes skimming across, their wings creating ripples. Among the reeds on the bank, volunteers from the bird protection team hold binoculars, pens, and notebooks, observing and recording the birds' activities.
The Erlongtao River (二龙涛河) originates in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) and flows into Moon Lake (月亮湖) in Zhenlai County (镇赉县), Baicheng City (白城市), Jilin Province (吉林省). The marshes and wetlands it nurtures along the way form a series of water bodies, a paradise for white cranes and other water birds.
When I was a child, I often chased dragonflies and watched migratory birds by the river. The clear river water, abundant aquatic plants, and flocks of birds were a scene imprinted in my mind. But later, this picture faded. About 20 years ago, due to drought and reduced rainfall, and the construction of dams for water diversion, the Erlongtao River (二龙涛河) dried up, the wetlands withered, the lakes bottomed out, and the migratory birds disappeared.
The turning point came in 2014. The river and lake connectivity project began to be implemented, and clear water from the Nen River (嫩江) and Tao'er River (洮儿河) surged in, slowly filling the dried-up wetlands. The withered vegetation sprouted new buds, and the migratory birds returned. I squatted by the bank, watching the river in front of my home regain its vitality, and I was particularly excited.
In 2021, Baicheng City (白城市) formed a team of civilian river and lake chiefs, and I signed up immediately. On the day I received my river and lake chief certificate, I secretly made up my mind: "From now on, I will protect the Erlongtao River (二龙涛河) as if it were my own child."
Relying on me alone is not enough. I took the lead in forming the Jilin Baicheng (吉林白城) Bird Protection Team of the China Wildlife Conservation Association (中国野生动物保护协会), leading volunteers to carry out "Bird Protection Actions." Everyone protects bird migration in the spring, investigates nests and raises chicks in the summer, clears nets and dismantles traps in the autumn, and patrols the river and stands guard in the winter.
Over the years, we have not only recorded hundreds of thousands of images of migratory birds, but also rescued injured white cranes, oriental white storks, and other national key protected birds. Seeing more and more young people joining, I know that the power to protect the river is growing. This persistence has also earned us recognition: the honor of being among the 100 Most Beautiful Ecological Environment Volunteers in 2022 is not only awarded to me, but also belongs to all those who protect the river and birds.
Zhenlai County (镇赉县) is located on the East Asia-Australasia migratory bird migration route and is known as the "Hometown of White Cranes in China" (中国白鹤之乡). The high-quality ecological environment attracts a large number of photography enthusiasts, experts, and scholars to come here for field studies and investigations. I also often serve as a guide and participate in ecological scientific expeditions, introducing my beautiful hometown, and my heart is full of pride.
The traces of birds are a "barometer" of river ecology. Today, along the Erlongtao River (二龙涛河), the number of white cranes is increasing year by year, and even the Baer's pochard, which has not been seen for many years, occasionally appears.
The river flows continuously, and efforts persist unremittingly. I will continue to measure responsibility with my footsteps, guarding this clear wave and the soaring of hundreds of birds.
(Reported and compiled by Meng Haiying (孟海鹰), reporter of this newspaper)
[Reporter's Remarks]
I encountered the Erlongtao River (二龙涛河) on the way to Dahula Village (大呼拉村), Zhenlai County (镇赉县) - where water bamboo is grown on severely saline-alkali land, making people want to explore it.
In the misty rain, the river water spreads into the swamp wetlands. The scenery is so beautiful that it is hard to imagine that the river was once dry and waterless. Agricultural technicians said that it is today's rich water resources that provide the basic conditions for water bamboo cultivation. The rebirth of a river brings a real sense of gain and happiness to the local people. The scenery is beautiful, the industry is thriving, the wallets are bulging, and when the ecology is good, everything is alive.
In Pan Shengyu's (潘晟昱) heart, the Erlongtao River (二龙涛河) is as lovely as a child. He himself has grown from a child playing by the river to a recorder and guardian. What is gratifying is that more and more volunteers have joined the ranks of guardians, helping the Erlongtao River (二龙涛河) flow towards a better future. May generations of children also grow up healthily and move towards happiness with the companionship of this beautiful river.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), November 7th. Recently, the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) issued the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Cultivation and Opening Up of Scenarios to Promote the Large-scale Application of New Scenarios" (《关于加快场景培育和开放推动新场景大规模应用的实施意见》, hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions"), making arrangements for relevant work.
The "Opinions" pointed out that scenarios are specific situations used to systematically verify the industrial application of new technologies, new products, and new business formats, as well as supporting infrastructure, business models, and institutional policies. They serve as a bridge connecting technology and industry, and linking research and development with the market. They are an important carrier for promoting the integrated development of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and play a significant role in driving the large-scale commercial application of new technologies and new products.
The "Opinions" require adherence to Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, in-depth implementation of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, complete, accurate, and comprehensive implementation of the new development concept, adherence to innovation-led, reform-driven, adapting to local conditions, safe and orderly, systematic advancement, and integrated development. It is essential to fully leverage China's (中国) super-large-scale market and rich application scenario advantages, support the construction of a number of comprehensive major scenarios, industry-specific integrated scenarios, and high-value small-entry-point scenarios, expand the supply of production scenarios, work scenarios, and life scenarios, promote the opening up of scenario resources, promote the fair and efficient allocation of scenario resources, promote the large-scale application of new scenarios, and form a path of "technological breakthrough - scenario verification - industrial application - system upgrade," so as to provide strong support for accelerating the cultivation and development of new quality productive forces and promoting high-quality economic and social development.
The "Opinions" focus on creating a number of new field and new track application scenarios, building a number of new business format application scenarios for industrial transformation and upgrading, launching a number of industry field application scenarios, innovating comprehensive application scenarios for social governance services, and enriching application scenarios in the field of people's livelihood, and propose 22 categories of key areas for scenario cultivation and opening up. At the same time, it emphasizes the need to deeply promote scenario opening up and fair and efficient allocation, coordinate and promote access, scenario, and factor reforms, and leverage the experimental role of scenarios in institutional construction; to enhance the guarantee capacity of application scenarios, strengthen policy guarantees, and improve management systems.
The "Opinions" clarify that all localities and relevant departments should, under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee (党中央), strengthen coordination and cooperation, increase the cultivation and opening up of scenarios, and implement them in light of actual conditions. Government agencies, public institutions, and state-owned enterprises should strengthen demonstration leadership. The National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) should, together with relevant parties, strengthen guidance and overall coordination, promote scenario cultivation and opening up through reform and innovation methods, propose clearer and more executable requirements, give full play to the role of scenario policy tools, launch application scenario project lists in batches, organize and implement a number of major projects around the construction of comprehensive major scenarios, summarize experience in a timely manner, do a good job in publicity and promotion, and create a good atmosphere.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郑 轶 范佳元 孙龙飞
The 15th National Games is about to open, with Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao jointly hosting the event for the first time, shining the "National Games for All" in the Greater Bay Area; the "City Super" and "Village Super" have blossomed in many places, with mass sports events offering a continuous stream of exciting performances; the new snow season "opens" to welcome guests, and mass ice and snow activities are in full swing...
Developing a people-centered sports cause is captured in vivid images.
Whether it is the past five years of the "14th Five-Year Plan" or the more than ten years since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, standing at the strategic height of national prosperity and national rejuvenation, has made overall plans and systematic deployments for the construction of a sports powerhouse, leading the high-quality development of the sports cause and continuously creating new prospects in the new era and new journey.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "Building a sports powerhouse is an important part of China's overall national development" and "Building a sports powerhouse is an important goal of comprehensively building a modern socialist country."
Sports represents youth, health, and vitality, and is related to the people's happiness and the future of the nation. The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal states: "Coordinate the development of mass sports and competitive sports, and accelerate the construction of a sports powerhouse."
When the dream of a sports powerhouse converges into the historical trend of the Chinese dream, a path of building a sports powerhouse with Chinese characteristics is clearly unfolding on the great journey of Chinese-style modernization.
Solidifying the Foundation of Sports for a Healthy China
August 8th this year marked the 17th National Fitness Day. Looking across the country, cycling enthusiasts enjoy greenways, community residents dance in squares, skateboarding teenagers perform "high-difficulty" moves... Fitness activities are diverse and the participating population is growing, unfolding a vibrant picture of "I exercise, I am happy."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "To accelerate the construction of a sports powerhouse, we must adhere to the people-centered ideology, take the people as the main body of developing the sports cause, take meeting the people's fitness needs and promoting the all-round development of people as the starting point and foothold of sports work, implement the national strategy of national fitness, and continuously improve the people's health level."
The foundation of a sports powerhouse lies in mass sports. From national fitness rising to a national strategy, to "extensively carrying out national fitness activities" being continuously written into the reports of the 19th and 20th National Congresses of the Communist Party of China, and the issuance of documents such as the "Outline for Building a Sports Powerhouse" and the "Opinions on Building a Higher-Level National Fitness Public Service System," national fitness has received unprecedented attention.
The top-level design is constantly improving, concentrating efforts to think of countermeasures and make up for shortcomings. The urgent needs and concerns of the people regarding fitness have been effectively addressed.
Where to go for daily exercise? Now the "15-minute fitness circle" is within easy reach. In Wenzhou (温州), Zhejiang (浙江), more than 400 public fitness rooms have been built. With government subsidies and market operation, citizens can exercise at their doorstep for only a small amount of money each day. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the state has invested a total of 5.65 billion yuan to support the free or low-cost opening of public sports venues to the public. Idle urban and rural spaces are cleverly transformed, providing good places for the public to exercise. As of the end of 2024, the number of sports venues nationwide has increased to 4.8417 million, with a total area of 4.23 billion square meters, and a per capita sports venue area of 3.0 square meters.
How to make fitness more scientific? A total of about 3.71 million social sports instructors are active around the people, and scientific fitness guidance enters thousands of households through APPs, short videos, and live broadcasts. The integration of sports and medicine is accelerating, promoting the forward shift of health checkpoints, and "weight management" and "sports rehabilitation" have become popular terms.
How to make mass sports events richer? During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the National National Fitness Games were held for the first time in the form of "Greater Region Competitions," fully delegating the right to host and autonomy, with more than 6,000 events rooted at the grassroots level; the National Fitness Online Games have been held for many consecutive years... Various regions have strengthened linkage, creating a strong atmosphere of "events every day, everyone can participate."
With both hardware and software being grasped, the inclusive sports public service is improving in quality and efficiency, and the general public is truly feeling the changes. Currently, the proportion of people who regularly participate in sports exercises nationwide exceeds 38.5%. From "I have to exercise" to "I want to exercise," participating in sports is gradually becoming a way of life.
"Exercise is good medicine" has gathered social consensus, witnessing the deep integration of national fitness and national health. In 2024, China's per capita life expectancy reached 79 years, and the health literacy level of residents reached 31.87%. Monitoring results show that the overall physical fitness of the Chinese people is on the rise.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "From a sports powerhouse to a healthy China, the people's health, the people's physical fitness, and the people's happiness are all in the same vein. This is the meaning of comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society and comprehensively modernizing the country."
The two coordinates of "the elderly and the young" provide important observation dimensions—
First, look at Kaifeng (开封), Henan (河南), where local elderly people have more "new ways to play" for exercising nearby: in the past, they practiced Tai Chi and brisk walking, but now they have added air volleyball, pickleball, and other projects. Fitness activities for the elderly have driven nearly one million participants, meeting the different hobbies and needs of the "silver-haired group."
Then, look at Pu'er (普洱), Yunnan (云南), where two new "zero myopia" primary schools have recently been added. Morning running, large class breaks, physical education classes, and extracurricular activities are connected into a network. Insisting on more than 3 hours of outdoor exercise every day allows the eyesight of more than 300 students in the two schools to be 5.0 or above, so that the children "have sweat on their bodies, light in their eyes, dreams in their hearts, and strength under their feet."
Behind the gratifying changes is the earnest entrustment of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) taking root and transforming into a vivid practice of policy relay and joint management by all parties.
To solidify the foundation of sports for a healthy China, no one can be left behind. Strengthening school sports work, promoting barrier-free and age-appropriate transformation of sports facilities, carrying out inclusive sports events for people with and without disabilities, and "farmer sports fitness projects" covering the vast majority of administrative villages... Not only ensuring the fitness rights of different groups of people, but also allowing the warmth of age-friendly to reach everyone's heart.
Looking back on the "14th Five-Year Plan," the "large group" pattern of government leadership, departmental coordination, social participation, and national co-construction and sharing is increasingly improved. The goal of "driving 300 million people to participate in ice and snow sports" has become a reality, helping to promote the national fitness boom to develop in depth. Countless leaping figures burst out with a full sense of gain and happiness.
Joining the Ranks of World Sports Powers and Olympic Powers
At the Tokyo Olympics, Su Bingtian (苏炳添) ran out of "China speed" in the men's 100m final; at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Su Yiming (苏翊鸣) reached the "top of the world" in the men's snowboard big air; at the Paris Olympics, Pan Zhanle (潘展乐) set off a "youth storm" in the swimming pool...
Breakthrough, and breakthrough again! Sports athletes shoulder the mission of winning glory for the country and have repeatedly achieved excellent results. The five-star red flag has been raised time and time again in international competitions, which is a vivid portrayal of "sports prospering with national fortune and sports strengthening with national strength."
The dazzling transcript is inspiring: As of the end of 2024, China's competitive sports achieved a total of 519 world championships and set 68 world records during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period; the Beijing Winter Olympics achieved the best results in history, and the Paris Olympics created the best results in overseas participation...
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The outstanding achievements of the Chinese sports delegation are not only a concentrated reflection of the development and progress of China's sports cause, but also an epitome of the achievements of Chinese-style modernization, fully demonstrating the strength of China in the new era."
"We do not judge heroes by winning or losing, but heroes must dare to be the first and dare to compete for the first place." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest encouragement is kept in mind, and sports athletes use sweat and passion to interpret the fighting spirit of "**人生能有几回搏**" (rénshēng néng yǒu jǐ huí bó - "how many chances does one have in life to fight," life is short, one must seize opportunities).
Wider coverage—about 1/3 of the Winter Olympic events were once blank in China. During the Beijing Winter Olympics, "all events were carried out, all events were built, and all events were trained." In just a few years, many Winter Olympic events have gone from zero to one, and some events have reached the world's advanced level.
More gold content—at the Paris Olympics, Chinese athletes stood on the highest podium for the first time in 14 events. Zheng Qinwen (郑钦文) bravely won the first Olympic gold medal in tennis individual events in Asian history, and synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics successively broke the monopoly of European teams on these events.
Surpassing is not only on the Olympic arena. He Jing (何静) anaerobically climbed to the top of all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters above sea level in the world, Xu Jingkun (徐京坤) independently challenged the "Mount Everest of the sailing world," and Zhou Guanyu (周冠宇) continuously created multiple "firsts" in Chinese racing... They engraved the names of Chinese people on the journey of mankind's pursuit of excellence.
From being humiliatingly called the "**东亚病夫**" (dōng yà bìng fū - "sick man of East Asia," a derogatory term for China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries) more than a hundred years ago to now standing proudly at the forefront of world sports, the Chinese sons and daughters can proudly declare: We have joined the ranks of world sports powers and Olympic powers.
Why can China do it? The fundamental reason lies in the continuous enhancement of comprehensive national strength, which provides advanced scientific and technological support and solid material guarantees for sports competition training, and also creates a good growth environment and a broad mass base for sports talents in various fields to stand out.
High-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, overcoming "bottleneck" technologies. The wind tunnel laboratory provides simulated training for ice and snow athletes, "3D+AI" helps the Chinese diving team present the "vanishing splash technique," and independently developed professional shooting competition shoes and clothing... Science and technology empower competitive sports, continuously injecting innovative momentum.
Opening the door to run sports, stimulating the vitality of diverse participating entities. Many athletes in national teams such as 3x3 basketball, skateboarding, and sailing come from social clubs and schools; the sports system explores cooperation with local governments, enterprises, and social forces, and a number of high-level training bases have been built and put into use... Effectively mobilizing resources from all parties, a new model of sports development is gradually forming.
The organic combination of the institutional advantages of concentrating efforts to do big things and the competitive advantages of market allocation of resources contains the secret of the take-off of competitive sports.
Why has Hubei (湖北) become a fertile ground for tennis? The cultivation of families, the support of the system, and the assistance of society are twisted into one rope. The local sports department provides "high-climbing guarantee" for tennis seedlings, providing opportunities to "go out." On the land of Jingchu (荆楚), about 3,500 tennis courts are dotted, and about 313,000 people participate in tennis for an average of more than 1 hour per week.
Why are swimming talents emerging in Zhejiang (浙江)? The province is making every effort to optimize the allocation of talents, events, scientific research, medical care, and other resources, and has explored a "one-stop" training model. National swimming consolidates the "tower base," and spreading the net to select seedlings and scientifically cultivating seedlings makes the "tower tip" more refined. Since its establishment, the Zhejiang (浙江) swimming team has produced 6 Olympic champions and won 9 Olympic gold medals.
We must win not only the gold medals of competition, but also the gold medals of morality, the gold medals of style, and the clean gold medals.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "During the '14th Five-Year Plan' period, we must scientifically judge the new situation facing sports development, adhere to problem orientation, focus on key areas and key links, deepen reform and innovation, and continuously create new prospects for the development of the sports cause."
In the past 5 years, the construction of sports rule of law has reached a new level. The "Sports Law of the People's Republic of China" was comprehensively and systematically revised for the first time in 27 years. More than 600 sports project system norms have been further improved. The China Sports Arbitration Commission was established in 2023, and has accepted a total of 151 cases as of the end of August this year.
In the past 5 years, the political ecology of sports has been gradually restored. Taking the governance of "fake gambling and black" as an opportunity, we have severely rectified the development chaos of projects such as football and chess, and carried out special rectification of marathons, mountain cross-country, and other projects. China's sports world has "**刮骨疗毒**" (guā gǔ liáo dú - "scrape the bone to remove poison," undergo painful reform), severely punishing those who "eat off of sports," conveying a strong signal that corruption must be punished and dereliction of duty must be investigated.
In the past 5 years, the atmosphere of the sports industry has continued to be purified. Illegal acts involving stimulants have been formally included in criminal law, and we are determined to achieve "zero occurrence" and "zero tolerance" of stimulant problems. Rectifying the chaos of the "fan circle" has launched a combination of punches, creating a clean and upright sports development environment, which has resonated with the whole society.
The Sports Industry Integrates into the Overall Economic and Social Development
The explosively popular "Village Super" and "Su Super" are two new era "sports +" development samples.
The "Village Super" in Qiandongnan (黔东南), Guizhou (贵州), has more than 100 billion views on the entire network! This grassroots football league, built by the participation of all people, has ignited culture, sports, business, and tourism, revitalized the local economy, and helped promote the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, becoming a top "rural sports IP."
The "Su Super" in 13 cities in Jiangsu (江苏) has continuously broken attendance records! From creative interactions rooted in historical culture and industrial characteristics to the "ticket stub economy" of "traveling with the event," it has driven consumption in multiple scenarios across the region to as high as 38 billion yuan.
Sports is an important social undertaking and a promising sunrise industry. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must promote the high-quality development of the sports industry and continuously meet the needs of sports consumption."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the sports industry seized opportunities and took advantage of the momentum to become a new highlight of economic development—
Look at the total amount. The total scale of the national sports industry reached 3.67 trillion yuan in 2023, with an average annual growth rate of over 10%, and the proportion of GDP continues to increase, making a more significant contribution to the national economy.
Look at the structure. The sports manufacturing industry is "moving forward in small steps," and by the end of 2024, there will be 146 national-level "specialized, refined, and new" small giant enterprises in the sports field; the competition performance industry and the fitness and leisure industry are flying with both wings, leading to the rapid growth of the sports service industry.
Look at resilience. Facing a complex external environment, China's sports goods exports withstood the pressure and stopped the decline and rebounded, and Chinese sports brands are selling well in overseas markets. In the first half of this year, the total import and export of sports goods exceeded 15.5 billion US dollars.
Look at potential. Sports consumption scenarios are constantly innovating, and the multi-format integrated development of "sports +" and "+ sports" is developing. 40 national sports consumption pilot cities have been identified, and the total amount of sports consumption by residents has increased by more than 100 billion yuan from 2020 to 2023.
The sports industry is growing rapidly, relying on strong policy guarantees and effective platform support. The special plan for the sports industry has been compiled, and favorable policies have been continuously introduced to stimulate the ice and snow economy, promote outdoor sports, and strengthen financial support, and "sports events enter scenic spots, enter blocks, and enter business districts" have been carried out... Expanding domestic demand and gathering popularity, the comprehensive value of sports is becoming more and more prominent.
Organize a competition and submit two excellent answers for event preparation and local development.
Beijing (北京) and Zhangjiakou (张家口) jointly hosted the Winter Olympics. A high-speed railway accelerated the "one-hour economic circle." "The wind in Zhangbei (张北) lights up the lights in Beijing (北京)." The "Beijing-Zhangjiakou (京张) Sports Culture and Tourism Belt" radiates throughout the four seasons, and Chongli (崇礼), an ice and snow town, has been lifted out of poverty... Starting from the organization of the event, what is written is a major article on the coordinated development of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北).
Inventory the "books" of the Hangzhou (杭州) Asian Games: during the Games, the highest increase in consumption in surrounding areas exceeded 40%; Zhejiang (浙江) has held more than 300 international and national events this year, and the Asian Games dividend continues to be released... Sports has become a new engine for the city's high-quality development.
"Event traffic" becomes "economic increment," and the combination of "culture, sports, tourism, business, and exhibition" shines brightly. In the first half of this year, 511 key events monitored in Hebei (河北), Zhejiang (浙江), Fujian (福建), and other 7 places drove sports and related consumption of more than 16 billion yuan, with an average of more than 30 million yuan per event.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has made a series of important expositions on implementing the new development concept. Guided by this, the sports industry is integrating into the overall economic and social development with unprecedented breadth, depth, and speed.
Innovation has become the primary driving force. Cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and virtual reality are accelerating their transformation in the sports field. From the research and development and manufacturing of high-end sports equipment to the intelligent upgrading of national fitness, there are countless independent innovation achievements. For example, 212 technologies have been applied in the "Science and Technology Winter Olympics" project.
Coordinated development is being promoted in depth. Chengdu (成都) took the opportunity of hosting the Universiade and the World Games to enhance the development level of the Chengdu-Chongqing (成渝) dual-city economic circle, and the surrounding areas benefited as a whole. Guangdong (广东), Hong Kong (香港), and Macao (澳门) jointly hosted the National Games, and carried out a series of explorations of "one event in three places, one policy in three places, and one regulation in three places," accumulating "National Games experience" for the future integration and development of the Greater Bay Area in a wider range and at a deeper level.
Green transformation is accelerating comprehensively. The number of participants in outdoor sports has exceeded 400 million, covering "mountains, waters, land, and air." The industrial scale continues to expand, becoming a model for practicing the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." The entire industrial chain of ice and snow sports, ice and snow culture, ice and snow equipment, and ice and snow tourism is developing. In 2024, the scale of the ice and snow industry reached 970 billion yuan, truly turning "cold resources" into a "hot economy."
The level of openness continues to leapfrog. From product supply and technical support to service guarantees, more and more Chinese brands are active in top-level competitions, and "Chinese intelligent manufacturing" has gained a firm foothold. Equipment suppliers for many events at the Paris Olympics come from China, and the performance and technological content of their products have won a good reputation.
Sharing the benefits of sports for people's livelihood. Taking sports as a means to promote urban governance and comprehensive rural revitalization, the feeling of "sports benefiting the people" is increasingly warming up. The "gift package" brought by the sports industry includes convenient facilities and transportation, a low-carbon and environmentally friendly lifestyle, and an increasingly prosperous life.
It is estimated that by 2025, "the total scale of the sports industry will exceed 5 trillion yuan, becoming an important force in promoting the sustained development of the economy and society"—the goal proposed in the "Opinions of the State Council on Accelerating the Development of the Sports Industry and Promoting Sports Consumption" in 2014 is gradually becoming a reality.
Vigorously Promote the Chinese Sports Spirit
National rejuvenation requires spiritual guidance, the comprehensive development of people requires spiritual support, and Chinese-style modernization is a modernization in which material and spiritual civilization are coordinated.
Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary, pointed out: "The sports spirit is a microcosm of the Chinese spirit. This spirit of hard work is precisely a reflection of our era."
Looking back, from Liu Changchun's (刘长春) "one-person Olympics" to Xu Haifeng's (许海峰) courageous capture of New China's first Olympic gold medal, from the Chinese mountaineering team planting the five-star red flag on the summit of Mount Everest (珠峰之巅) to the Chinese women's volleyball team achieving "five consecutive championships"... The vast number of sports workers have worked hard and forged the enduring Chinese sports spirit, inspiring generations of people.
Looking at the present, Xu Mengtao (徐梦桃), who finally realized her Winter Olympics dream after four attempts, Fan Zhendong (樊振东), who made a comeback in the Paris Olympics arena, and the Chinese women's hockey team, who fought to the last moment... Each vivid and high-spirited face fully demonstrates the ambition, vigor, and confidence of the Chinese people. The Chinese sports spirit complements the Olympic spirit and the spirit of the times.
The echo of the spirit transcends time and space, converging into a powerful force for forging ahead. Inspiring national self-confidence and pride, enhancing cohesion, and boosting morale, sports have a unique role.
From the resounding oaths such as "National honor always surpasses the individual" and "I dedicate this gold medal to the great motherland," from the shocking scene of Chinese audiences singing the national anthem in unison, and from the heartfelt support of netizens for the athletes, we increasingly perceive the heavy weight of "China Red."
Stepping into the new era, the spectrum of the Chinese sports spirit is richer, deeply rooted in social life and sports practice, and radiates strong vitality. This valuable asset embodies the broadest value pursuit of the entire nation and also stirs up the patriotic enthusiasm and emotional resonance of Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad.
More than 40 years ago, everyone watched women's volleyball matches, "learning from the women's volleyball team and revitalizing China." Nowadays, many young people have taken over the relay baton of inheriting the women's volleyball spirit. "Putting the motherland first, unity and cooperation, hard work, and never giving up" inspire the broad masses to shine in their respective positions.
The Beijing Winter Olympics spirit of bearing the overall situation in mind, being confident and open, facing difficulties head-on, pursuing excellence, and creating a shared future was born from the extraordinary struggles and journeys of the vast number of participants over the past seven years. From the bidding, preparation, and hosting of the Winter Olympics, Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary, said with emotion: "Things that we never dared to think about in the past, we now dare to think about, and if we think about them, we can do them, and if we do them, we can succeed."
To achieve the goal of becoming a sports powerhouse, we must combine the promotion of the Chinese sports spirit with strengthening cultural confidence.
On the "Village Super League" (村超) match day in 2023, nearly 10,000 people of all ethnic groups in Rongjiang County (榕江县), Guizhou (贵州) Province, held hands and sang and danced the Duoye dance, "hugging each other tightly like pomegranate seeds." Sports have become an important link in forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.
For more than two years since the launch of the "Ode to the Chinese Sports Spirit" theme activity, a large number of outstanding athletes have gone to schools, barracks, border areas, and Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门). One heartfelt speech and interaction after another has transmitted the positive energy and exemplary power of sports to all directions.
The construction of sports culture has been elevated to a new height in the new era. Rooted in the local area and facing the world, sports are used as a carrier to promote the creative transformation and innovative development of outstanding traditional Chinese culture.
In the post-00s generation practicing Baduanjin, dragon boat racing, in the national trend of national sports brands, in the Chengdu Universiade (成都大运会) illuminated by the "Sun Bird," and in the breakthrough of Wushu becoming an official competition event for the Youth Olympic Games for the first time, the surging pulse of Chinese sports culture is conveyed.
The new era is an era for dream chasers. Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary, pointed out: "The dreams of each of us and the dream of a sports powerhouse are closely linked to the Chinese dream."
Struggle and transcendence constitute a main line. The answer to turning "impossible" into "certainly possible" is precisely the leadership of the Party and the institutional advantages of the national system of concentrating efforts to accomplish great things.
On the road to pursuing dreams, a confident, sunny, open, and inclusive image of China has been established.
Being generous and eloquent both inside and outside the arena, having a "big heart" in the face of challenges, and calmly viewing the victory or defeat of competition... The spiritual outlook of the new generation of athletes and the change in the public's attitude towards sports allow the world to see a spirited and hopeful China.
On the road to pursuing dreams, the profound accumulation of the cultural soft power of a great power is displayed.
The classic scenes of the Beijing Winter Olympics are unforgettable: the twenty-four solar terms countdown at the opening ceremony, the ice rink baffle pattern taken from "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains," and the poetic presentation of venues such as "Snow Ruyi" and "Ice Jade Ring"... Traditional elements converge into "Chinese-style romance," and ingenious cultural expressions inject colorful connotations into the Olympics.
On the road to pursuing dreams, the era leap from looking up to the world to looking at the world on an equal footing is reflected.
The two handshakes between Beijing (北京) and the Olympics are meaningful: If the first handshake was China's active integration into the world, showing its "self" with a long history, then the reunion is a two-way rush between China and the world, presenting the "us" with a shared future.
Tell the Chinese Story on the World Sports Stage
In the past, when Jiuyuan was in turmoil and the country was in decline for a hundred years, people looked forward to "the day when the Olympics are held, it will be the time when China takes off." When the "three Olympic questions" raised by Tianjin Youth magazine in 1908 were answered satisfactorily, on the road to building a strong country and national rejuvenation, one sports event after another became inevitable in the new era.
Beijing (北京), a "truly unparalleled" Winter Olympics, history has engraved this stroke, and the times have created the world's first "dual Olympic city"; Hangzhou (杭州), the Asian Games that handed over a high score answer sheet, polished the window for observing Chinese-style modernization; Chengdu (成都), from the Universiade to the World Games, is moving towards the goal of a "world-renowned sports city"; Harbin (哈尔滨), when the Asian Winter Games meet "Erbin Fever," the black soil radiates new brilliance...
The Olympics and development resonate, sports and the times resonate, opening a new chapter in which China and the world blend and achieve each other.
In the 1970s, "ping-pong diplomacy" achieved "small ball pushing big ball." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, sports diplomacy has become an important part of China's major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.
Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary, personally carried out "sports diplomacy," deepened state-to-state relations, enhanced people-to-people affinity, and demonstrated the demeanor of a leader of a major party and a major country. Attending large-scale international sports events, visiting the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, and cheering for athletes together with foreign leaders have become good stories.
In multilateral cooperation mechanisms and high-level people-to-people exchange mechanisms, sports has become one of the key areas of cooperation. From a series of events in countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" to sports exchanges between China and ASEAN countries... Sports are used as a medium to promote interconnection and build bridges.
The Chinese Table Tennis College's "overseas teaching," three of the six stadiums for the African Cup of Nations football tournament were built by Chinese companies, and "bringing in and going out" deepened sports talent and technology exchanges... Sharing the achievements of sports development with countries around the world and climbing one step after another.
As of 2022, China has established friendly sports relations with more than 180 countries and regions. Continuously expanding its "circle of friends" is shaping a new pattern of sports diplomacy.
A big country does big things, and a big responsibility has great achievements.
When hosting large-scale international events, we fully fulfill our promises, 言必信，行必果 (yán bì xìn, xíng bì guǒ - "what is said must be believed, and what is done must be resolute," to be true in word and resolute in deed). Facing the challenges of the century-old pandemic, all venues were completed ahead of schedule, and the two places and three competition zones cooperated to hold a simple, safe, and wonderful Winter Olympics as scheduled. As the then President of the International Olympic Committee Bach said, the Olympic Games "were handed over to people who can be trusted."
To promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, we actively embrace the world, coexist in harmony, and share beauty. Using the sports event platform, we open a cultural journey for guests from all over the world. Touring and sketching, experiencing intangible cultural heritage, watching operas and exhibitions, tasting delicacies... In cross-cultural exchanges, more and more "foreign faces" spontaneously spread Chinese stories.
To promote the development of world sports, we contribute Chinese wisdom and set a new benchmark. Solving the problem of post-match utilization of large venues, promoting green electricity supply and "waste-free" events, and allowing sports heritage to benefit the long term... One innovative exploration after another echoes the reform direction of the International Olympic Committee and provides sustainable and referential Chinese experience.
The myriad phenomena of China in the new era and the great achievements of Chinese-style modernization are presented three-dimensionally through sports narratives. There is amazement in international public opinion, "This is almost a miracle"; there is also recognition, "The world has a new understanding of the Chinese path."
Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary, emphasized that from "One World, One Dream" in 2008 to "Together for a Shared Future" in 2022, China actively participates in the Olympic Movement and unremittingly promotes the Olympic spirit, and is a firm pursuer and actionist of the Olympic ideal.
China is gradually moving towards the center of the world stage and playing an increasingly important role in the self-transcendence of "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together."
Today's world is in a major change unseen in a century, with multiple crises and turbulence intertwined. Facing the question of the times, "Where is humanity going?" Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary, creatively proposed the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and promoted the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, pointing out the correct path for addressing global challenges.
When the Beijing Winter Olympics sang the song of "Together for a Shared Future," the practice of building a community with a shared future for mankind in the field of sports was vividly interpreted. Promoting peace, unity, and inclusiveness through sports demonstrates enormous potential.
The friendly exchanges between athletes from various countries and regions convey common emotions and condense common values. The idea of the whole world guarding a cluster of "micro-fire" is a vivid footnote to answering the questions of the times with the "Chinese solution." In a sporting way, breaking down barriers, enhancing understanding, and uniting as one illuminate the future of the "global village."
Taking advantage of the historical trend and moving steadily, and taking the right path in the world to achieve a long-term vision. Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, we will continue to create a new situation in building a strong country and rejuvenating the nation in all respects through Chinese-style modernization. China's footsteps towards becoming a sports powerhouse are powerful and sonorous.
Return to TopHolding the China International Import Expo (CIIE) is a major decision made by China (中国) with a focus on promoting a new round of high-level opening up to the outside world, and a major initiative for China (中国) to proactively open its market to the world. This year's CIIE showcases 461 new products, new technologies, and new services, making the Chinese market a testing ground, profit center, and application field for global innovation. Chinese enterprises use the CIIE platform to actively communicate and dialogue, connect with resources, inject new impetus and open up new spaces for their own development, and further meet domestic demand and improve people's quality of life through deepening technological innovation and industrial cooperation. Our reporter went to the CIIE site to listen to vivid stories of jointly seeking development and sharing opportunities.
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Diverse Procurement to Enrich a Better Life
Our Correspondents Luo Shanshan (罗珊珊) and Wang Ke (王珂)
From bulk grains such as wheat and corn to consumer goods such as wine and coconut water; from Southeast Asia and Central Asia to North America... At the CIIE, COFCO Group's procurement list shows a clear trend towards globalization and diversification.
"We closely connect the Chinese market with high-quality global resources, allowing the spillover effects of the CIIE to benefit more consumers," said a relevant person in charge of COFCO Group. At this year's CIIE, COFCO Group's contracted import volume of wheat from Kazakhstan increased significantly compared to the previous session, and its cooperation with relevant Thai brands ventured into the coconut water beverage field for the first time. COFCO Group is committed to establishing a global procurement pattern to provide a stable and abundant supply for the domestic food processing and breeding industries.
In order to create a fast track from global farms to Chinese dining tables, this year's CIIE has set up a buyer corridor in the agricultural and food product exhibition area, specially inviting chain retailers, e-commerce platforms, and other buyers to set up shop, and holding important buyer selection meetings to provide precise matchmaking scenarios for exhibitors.
"Currently, an increasing number of Chinese consumers hope to obtain richer, higher-quality, and more distinctive global goods, and this trend brings new opportunities for cross-border business," said Yang Qikun (杨啓焜), Vice President of JD.com and President of JD Retail's Cross-border Business Department.
At this year's CIIE, JD Worldwide has set up shop in the buyer corridor and announced an upgrade to its platform project, which aims to provide overseas brands with a full-chain solution from entry and marketing to fulfillment through official authorization, resource integration, and digital empowerment.
Improving Quality and Innovating to Expand the "Shopping Cart" Again
Our Correspondent Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)
At this year's CIIE, the "Central Enterprise Buyer Corridor" composed of 14 central enterprises made its debut. Nearly 100 central enterprises organized more than 20,000 people to attend the procurement, forming 58 professional delegations for docking and negotiation.
The procurement contract amount exceeded 40.9 billion US dollars, involving 24 products in 10 categories such as crude oil, chemical products, and equipment... On November 4, at the Sinopec Theme Forum and Sinopec Trading Delegation Signing Ceremony of the 8th China International Import Expo, Sinopec, a "full attendance student" of the CIIE, successfully signed contracts with 34 partners from 17 countries and regions.
On the afternoon of November 6, Sinomach's affiliated enterprise and Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG signed a film production line procurement agreement at the CIIE site, introducing the latest generation of biaxially stretched film production lines.
"The production line will be used in packaging fields such as single materials, biopolymers, and recycled materials to better meet the market's growing demand for green and environmentally friendly packaging. In addition, we have introduced a lot of advanced process equipment in the fields of microelectronics, artificial intelligence, and high-end textile machinery," said Li Xiaoyu (黎晓煜), member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager of Sinomach, adding that the CIIE continues to provide market opportunities, investment opportunities, and development opportunities for all parties. "Sinomach will actively work with global suppliers to contribute to promoting international production capacity cooperation and promoting efficient connectivity between domestic and foreign markets with practical actions."
Going Global and Participating in International Cooperation
Our Correspondent Cui Yin (崔寅)
"Look, how freely that little shark swims!" At the China (中国) Pavilion of the CIIE National Exhibition, visitors stopped in front of a huge fish tank.
This little shark is not a real fish, but a bionic robot fish independently developed by Guangxi Canglong Technology Co., Ltd. (广西沧龙科技有限公司), an enterprise from the Guangxi Pilot Free Trade Zone (广西自贸试验区).
"This fish is called 'Tingtao White Shark 0.6' (听涛小白鲨0.6), is 0.6 meters long, and is an intelligent underwater robot designed to imitate the physiological structure and movement mechanism of fish. With its AI navigation and obstacle avoidance system, it can perform exploration tasks in complex waters," said Liu Jun (刘君), Chairman of Canglong Technology.
Liu Jun (刘君) introduced that this little fish is powered by a built-in motor, can swim continuously for 6 hours when fully charged, and has the characteristics of low disturbance and high concealment. It can quietly dive into sensitive ecological areas such as coral reefs and mangroves to perform hydrological monitoring, target search, and other tasks.
In the fish tank, next to the little shark, there is also a machine floating up and down. "This is 'Tanhai 100' (探海100), a cable-controlled underwater robot that can dive to 100 meters deep in complex waters for engineering inspection and resource exploration," Liu Jun (刘君) introduced, adding that the company's underwater robots have entered ASEAN countries and have contributed to international cooperation tasks such as Sino-Thai coral reef protection and Malaysian port maintenance. "There are also products such as Su Guang Bionic Shark (溯光仿生鲨), Treading Wave Unmanned Boat (踏浪无人艇), and Marine Virtual Simulation and Equipment Twin Platform on the booth. These 'maintenance workers' for cross-sea bridges, 'physical examiners' for nuclear power platforms, and 'patrol line workers' for the Pinglu Canal (平陆运河) are very popular among enterprises in ASEAN countries such as Laos and Thailand."
Embracing Opportunities and Working Together for Green Development
Our Correspondents Wu Kai (吴凯) and Zhang Anyu (张安宇)
"As soon as this year's CIIE opened, we contacted suitable suppliers and signed two big orders," said Zhao Ran (赵冉), Co-President of Hailiang Co., Ltd. (海亮股份). On the CIIE platform, enterprises and partners from different countries deeply feel that the global industrial chain and supply chain are closely connected.
As a manufacturing and trading enterprise deeply integrated into the global copper industry chain, Hailiang Co., Ltd. (海亮股份) has signed contracts for 6 consecutive years with a cumulative amount of over 32 billion yuan. "We look forward to further expanding upstream and downstream cooperation in the fields of low-carbon copper materials and recycled copper at this year's CIIE, and actively exploring new models of technological synergy, standard co-construction, and capital cooperation," said Zhao Ran (赵冉).
The door to opening up is opening wider and wider, and there are more and more new opportunities for cooperation.
"Last year, we reached a procurement cooperation with an American company at the CIIE. This year, we will sign a contract with a German company to purchase core auto parts, covering hydrogen fuel cells, electric drive bridges, vehicle controllers, and high-voltage fans," said Ma Xiaolong (马小龙), Assistant President of Shanxi Pengfei Group (山西鹏飞集团). "The CIIE is a grand stage for exchange and cooperation, bringing new opportunities for enterprise development."
In recent years, Shanxi Pengfei Group (山西鹏飞集团) has realized a full industrial chain layout around key links such as manufacturing, storage, transportation, refueling, application, research, and equipment manufacturing, and has created hydrogen energy demonstration scenarios for full-scene applications. "The 'new content' and 'green content' of CIIE exhibits and exhibitors are constantly increasing. We look forward to deepening global cooperation on the CIIE platform and further embarking on the road of innovative development," said Ma Xiaolong (马小龙).
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Precise "matching" of bottle stoppers and bottle mouths - On the first day of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the Portuguese cork brand Corticeira Amorim reached a cooperation agreement with a wine company in Ningxia (宁夏), ushering in a new market for small corks.
Deals worth hundreds of millions of yuan quickly reached - During the "first day" activities of the Shanghai (上海) Trading Delegation, an engine maintenance company signed a "first deal" worth over 100 million US dollars. The trading delegation sparked many cooperation opportunities with global companies.
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The CIIE appointment arrives as scheduled. Walking into exhibition halls, stopping at booths, everywhere is crowded with people, negotiations are heated, and cooperation agreements are continuously signed. From technological and futuristic intelligent industrial equipment to exquisite daily consumer goods, from high-end medical equipment to innovative solutions in the agricultural field, global debuts, Asian premieres, and Chinese first exhibitions are dazzling. The CIIE builds an investment and procurement platform, surges with a strong voice of opening up and cooperation, and plays a movement of mutual benefit and win-win results.
Open cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win results, benefit all parties.
Adhering to open cooperation and mutual benefit and win-win results is an inevitable requirement of Chinese-style modernization. For domestic enterprises, the CIIE platform allows them to inject momentum and open up space for their own development through exchanges and cooperation, and also to introduce more international high-quality products into the domestic market, enriching consumer choices. The entry of international well-known brands and high-quality products into the Chinese market can better stimulate domestic enterprises to further work hard on improving product quality, strengthening brand building, and improving service levels, thereby tapping more effective demand, driving economic growth, and improving people's well-being.
Through the CIIE platform, high-level opening up provides more opportunities for cooperation among countries. As one exhibitor said: "Entering the Chinese market means seizing the future." In cooperation projects, Chinese enterprises' procurement needs are directly transformed into global enterprises' orders and revenues. It is worth mentioning that at this CIIE, there are 163 enterprises from the least developed countries, an increase of 23.5% year-on-year. The African product zone has been expanded, and the number of African enterprises participating in the exhibition has increased by 80% year-on-year. For many years, stories of bringing featured products to the Chinese market and helping local people increase their income have been constantly staged, and China's needs and the world's expectations are more closely connected.
Opening up is a broad road for developing oneself and benefiting the world. Holding the CIIE is a major initiative for China to actively open its market to the world. Through the "CIIE window," we feel the pulse of China's high-quality development, the determination and strength of high-level opening up, and witness that economic globalization is an unstoppable historical trend. Promoting reform and development through opening up, sharing opportunities and developing together with countries around the world will inject more impetus into world economic recovery and growth.
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The 8th China International Import Expo (进博会) attracted participation from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations, with 4,108 overseas companies exhibiting. The total exhibition area exceeded 430,000 square meters, setting a new record in scale.
Why does the China International Import Expo (进博会) repeatedly break records?
This is the profound attraction of "getting better and better" (越办越好) –
From its debut in 2018 to its unprecedented scale in 2025, the China International Import Expo (进博会) "gets better and better," engraving the imprint of the times with a series of rising data and cooperative achievements, accumulating a profound attraction.
As the world's first national-level exhibition themed on imports, the China International Import Expo (进博会) comes with its own traffic, becoming a bridge and link for many investors and purchasers to connect and negotiate.
From "first-time customers" to "repeat customers" and then to "permanent residents," the seeds of cooperation sown at the China International Import Expo (进博会) germinate, blossom, and bear fruit. The cumulative intended transaction volume of the previous seven sessions exceeded 500 billion US dollars, and exhibitors have gained a lot, further enhancing their brand value.
This is the powerful magnetic attraction of a super-large-scale market –
China has remained the world's second-largest import market for 16 consecutive years. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, imports of goods and services will exceed 15 trillion US dollars, and the middle-income group will exceed 800 million in the next 10 years or more... China's market has large space, good growth expectations, and is full of vitality and power.
The rich achievements accumulated in previous China International Import Expos (进博会) are a manifestation of China's super-large-scale market advantages, and the super-large-scale market also attracts more and more companies to participate in this economic and trade event.
At this year's China International Import Expo (进博会), Thailand's IFBH Group signed a cooperation agreement with a Shanghai (上海) company and officially settled in Shanghai (上海); AstraZeneca (阿斯利康) announced an additional investment of 136 million US dollars to expand the production and supply base capacity in Qingdao (青岛)... Many exhibitors have entered the Chinese market through the China International Import Expo (进博会), thereby accelerating their development layout in China.
This is the strong driving force of sharing opportunities and common development –
This year's China International Import Expo (进博会) demonstrated China's firm determination and vivid practice of high-level opening-up to the world with solid opening-up measures and fruitful results.
In today's economic globalization encountering headwinds, the popularity of the China International Import Expo (进博会) has not decreased but increased, which precisely shows that the world needs openness.
From exhibitors helping local small and medium-sized enterprises to get on the "China International Import Expo (进博会) express train" to expanding the African product zone, the China International Import Expo (进博会), as an international public product shared globally, represents not only business, but also affection; not only depth, but also warmth.
The China International Import Expo (进博会) is a broad stage that can carry and meet those earnest expectations for opening up, cooperation, and development. A China (中国) that is constantly moving towards modernization will inject more stability and positive energy into the world.
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The CIIE: Observing China's Window of Opening Up. These days, immersed in the various pavilions of the CIIE (China International Import Expo), the "cloverleaf" is bustling with activity. Companies from various countries gather together for investment negotiations and exchanges, conveying a common message: "China is a fertile ground for the global business community to invest and develop."
Exporting to China, Sharing a Super-Sized Market
On the eve of the CIIE, the Ministry of Commerce held the launch ceremony of the "Sharing a Large Market · Exporting to China" series of activities at the Shanghai World Reception Hall. Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao (王文涛) stated that this is an innovative move for China to share the opportunities of a large market with the world and create a new situation of win-win cooperation.
The market is the scarcest resource in the world today. Over the past 7 CIIEs, GE HealthCare has introduced more than 50 precision medicine innovations from the exhibition booth to clinical practice, and implemented nearly 80 high-quality collaborations.
"China's continuous promotion of high-level opening-up allows us to see the broad future of growing together with China's large health market." Song Weiqun (宋为群), Global Executive Vice President of GE HealthCare, introduced that China has become GE HealthCare's largest market outside the United States, and is an important part of the innovation and advanced manufacturing layout.
The vitality of the Chinese market lies not only in its enormous scale, but also in the rapid growth of consumption and the richness of demand levels.
The CIIE is an important window to deeply understand Chinese consumers and gain insight into future lifestyle trends. At the CIIE, Procter & Gamble exhibited new facial creams and other products for cold and dry environments. Xu Min (许敏), Chairman and CEO of Procter & Gamble Greater China, introduced that in the past two years, P&G has taken a more sustainable growth path by focusing on consumers, continuously exploring the potential for category development, and continuously investing in innovation.
Otis brought its latest smart elevator. "China is one of the most dynamic markets in the world, with huge demand for elevator modernization, upgrades, and maintenance." Judy Marks (朱蒂), Chairman, CEO and President of Otis Worldwide Corporation, said that future elevators need to incorporate more thoughtful designs, and Otis is accelerating research and development to continuously improve elevator safety protection and user experience.
Building a fast track for exporting to China, the CIIE plays the role of an international procurement window, facilitating efficient connections between exhibitors and merchants through a series of activities such as trade and investment matchmaking meetings and selection meetings for important buyers.
On November 6, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (中国海洋石油集团有限公司) held a global procurement signing ceremony, covering products such as crude oil, natural gas, and advanced technology services. Zhang Chuanjiang (张传江), Chairman of CNOOC (中国海油), said that it is necessary to accelerate the creation of a clean and low-carbon industrial chain and supply chain, lead industrial innovation with technological innovation, and strive to produce more innovative results that benefit all parties.
Investing in China, Seeking Common Innovation and Development
China continues to promote deep-level reforms and promote high-quality development through high-level opening-up to the outside world, and insists on sharing opportunities and achieving win-win results in open development. At the CIIE, investing in China has rich connotations.
"The CIIE is our strategic platform for deep connection with the Chinese market and creating value together." Yves Chapot (夏逸夫), CEO and CFO of Michelin Group, said, "The Chinese market is an important source of innovation for Michelin's future. We feel the strong momentum of China's high-quality development, and our confidence in long-term investment and collaborative innovation in China is even more firm."
China's green, digital, and intelligent development is accelerating, and the momentum of innovation is continuously transforming into economic momentum.
In the China Pavilion of the CIIE, the CR450 EMU model of CRRC (中国中车集团) attracted many visitors. "Innovation cannot be separated from international cooperation." Lin Cunzhen (林存增), member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of CRRC (中国中车集团), introduced that at this CIIE, the group deepened cooperation with 18 overseas companies from countries and regions such as Germany and Spain to promote industrial quality improvement and upgrading.
Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (宁波舟山港集团) and State Grid Ningbo Electric Power Company (国网宁波供电公司) brought the green power terminal solution for Meishan Port Area, realizing standardized low-carbon transformation of the entire chain from energy, terminals to regulation and control, and using the CIIE stage to jointly explore new paths for international promotion with partners such as HSBC Bank.
Hansgrohe, a "full attendance student" of the CIIE, showcased its new water softener applying artificial intelligence technology. At previous CIIEs, Hansgrohe received more than 10 provincial and municipal trading groups, reached multiple cooperations, and strengthened its confidence in investing in China.
At the CIIE, the Ministry of Commerce hosted a special promotion event for the "Invest in China" Free Trade Zone, focusing on promoting the characteristic industries of the seven free trade zones in the western and border regions, helping multinational companies enjoy the institutional opening-up dividends of the free trade zones faster and better.
Joining Hands with China, Creating a Better Future
Inclusive and mutually beneficial, harmonious coexistence. At the CIIE, maintaining free and fair trade and jointly promoting development and prosperity are the common aspirations of all parties.
"I took an 18-hour flight to participate in the CIIE." Genesis (捷尼赛思), an Ethiopian exhibitor, said while showing photos of coffee beans, "Everything is worth it." Through these days of exchanges, many buyers are interested in his products and have expressed their intention to cooperate.
Syngenta Group (先正达集团) Executive Vice President of Sustainable Development and Corporate Affairs, Petra Laux (柏杉), came to the CIIE for the first time and participated in the "Global South Agricultural Sustainable Development Exchange Dialogue" sub-forum of the Hongqiao Forum. She said: "Global agriculture is at a critical strategic transition period. We must accelerate innovation to achieve efficient and low-carbon transformation and actively respond to global food security challenges." In February of this year, the Syngenta Group (先正达集团) Global Crop Protection China Innovation Center project was signed and settled in Shanghai to further draw on China's innovation experience and gather global wisdom.
Gao Yanyi (高燕怡), an exhibitor from Malaysia, is a "regular" at the CIIE. "The CIIE is not only an important platform for facilitating transactions and reaching cooperation, but also builds a bridge for economic and trade exchanges between different countries." Gao Yanyi (高燕怡) said.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement. "The free trade framework not only builds a solid bridge connecting culture, economy and trade, and humanities, injecting strong impetus into industry exchange and development and continuous innovation, but also allows us to continuously increase our investment in the Chinese market and deepen brand building." Tom King (唐沐今), Managing Director of Penfolds Global of Treasury Wine Estates (富邑葡萄酒集团) from Australia, introduced.
The majestic Andes Mountains and the rushing Magdalena River nurture the hospitality of the Colombian people. At the Colombian pavilion, the guest of honor, several farmers from Colombia brought this enthusiasm to the CIIE. "This is the first time we have come to China and entered the CIIE. We are shocked by the perfect and thoughtful service and the large number of exhibitors here." Antonio (安东尼奥), a Colombian farmer, said, "The Chinese market is full of attraction for us."
Lamb from Madagascar, cashews from Gambia, dried durian from Thailand... At the CIIE, the story of China sharing opportunities and developing together with the world continues to be updated.
(Our reporter Wang Donghui (王东辉) and People's Daily reporter Du Yanfei (杜燕飞) participated in the writing)
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This year marks the eighth consecutive year that China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has participated in the China International Import Expo (进博会). Over the past eight years, the contracted amount of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) at the China International Import Expo (进博会) has increased year by year, with a cumulative total exceeding 100 billion US dollars.
Technological Innovation Unleashes New Vitality
This year's China International Import Expo (进博会) has set up a purchaser corridor for the first time, inviting a group of strong, large-scale, influential, and procurement-demand-strong enterprises to participate in centralized display and docking. "We have created a technologically advanced and modern booth in the purchaser corridor, focusing on promoting 'Energy Storage No. 1' ('能储一号') and 'Green Hydrogen No. 1' ('青氢一号'), two products that represent the innovative characteristics of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) to the world," said Ni Zhen (倪真), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司).
"Energy Storage No. 1" ('能储一号') is a representative product of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd.'s (中国能源建设集团有限公司) compressed air energy storage system solution. The world's first 300 MW compressed air energy storage demonstration project invested and constructed by it has been connected to the grid for power generation, creating three world records for single-unit power, energy storage scale, and system conversion efficiency, and achieving 100% localization of key equipment, with a number of new technology advantages. At present, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has deployed more than 50 compressed air energy storage projects across the country.
"Green Hydrogen No. 1" ('青氢一号'), which made its public debut, focuses on the hydrogen energy industry, innovatively breaking through technologies such as direct green electricity supply, green flexible synthetic ammonia, and large-scale wind-solar-storage-hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integrated regulation, providing integrated green hydrogen energy solutions. At present, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has deployed more than 50 projects in related fields such as green hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and oil, and the Jilin Songyuan (吉林松原) green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol integrated demonstration project invested and constructed by it will be put into operation soon.
In recent years, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has focused on building a new power system and a new energy system, focusing on renewable energy power generation, deep-sea wind power, new energy storage and other fields, and continued to increase R&D investment. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd.'s (中国能源建设集团有限公司) R&D investment increased by an average of 16% annually, reaching 14.56 billion yuan in 2024, and the R&D investment intensity reached 3.35%.
Global Layout Full of New Achievements
Over the years, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has adhered to the development path of "going global, integrating in, and highly integrated," vigorously developing international business, and achieving remarkable results in implementing the national high-level opening-up deployment. As of now, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has established more than 260 overseas branches in more than 90 countries and regions, with business covering more than 140 countries and regions. According to statistics, in the first four years of the "14th Five-Year Plan," the average annual growth rates of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd.'s (中国能源建设集团有限公司) newly signed international business contracts, operating income, and total profits were 15.8%, 15%, and 12%, respectively.
"The China International Import Expo (进博会) has paved a fast track for companies from all countries to share China's opportunities. It is not only an important window for China to 'buy globally, sell globally, and benefit globally,' but also an important driving force for promoting the integration and shared development of global industrial chains, value chains, and supply chains," said Ni Zhen (倪真). At this year's China International Import Expo (进博会), China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd.'s (中国能源建设集团有限公司) affiliated companies signed equipment procurement agreements with companies such as Hitachi Energy (日本日立能源) of Japan, Masdar (阿联酋未来能源公司) of the United Arab Emirates, and PSA International (新加坡港务集团) of Singapore, with an on-site contract amount of 1.828 billion US dollars. Among them, wind turbines and photovoltaic modules purchased by China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) from companies such as Siemens Energy (德国西门子能源) will be used in the Saudi Shaqila (沙特夏奇拉) 1 GW and Stella (斯特拉) 2 GW wind power projects and the Folis (福里斯) 2 GW photovoltaic project.
The spillover effect of the China International Import Expo (进博会) and the synergistic linkage of the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) initiative have formed a broader and deeper level of opening-up synergy. "The China International Import Expo (进博会) is a major initiative for China to actively open its market to the world. As a deep participant and tangible beneficiary of the China International Import Expo (进博会), China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) uses this platform to participate in international production capacity cooperation and high-quality joint construction of the 'Belt and Road' (一带一路) initiative in an all-round way," said Ni Zhen (倪真). In the past five years, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has signed new contracts worth more than 600 billion yuan in countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) initiative.
Green Development Builds a "Bridge of Hearts"
In recent years, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has focused on the global demand for green energy transition and promoted the implementation of a number of green energy cooperation projects overseas. According to reports, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has not only established overseas energy planning research institutions in Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦), but also deeply participated in energy and power planning research and new power system international cooperation in more than 10 countries. The Dubai (阿联酋迪拜) 950 MW concentrated solar power and photovoltaic power generation project in the United Arab Emirates, the Tengeh Reservoir (新加坡腾格水库) floating photovoltaic project in Singapore, the 1 GW wind power project in Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦)... According to statistics, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) has contracted to build nearly 20 GW of new energy projects in countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) initiative.
In Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯), China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) built the Al Shubah (阿尔舒巴赫) 2.6 GW photovoltaic project, the largest single photovoltaic power station in the Middle East, adopting a "photovoltaic + vegetation restoration" plan, planting drought-resistant plants under the panels, which not only generates about 4 billion kWh of electricity annually, but also increases the humidity in local areas by 20%. The company has also trained more than 3,000 local employees and promoted the localization of photovoltaic supports, contributing to the green energy transition with practical actions.
Ni Zhen (倪真) said that China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) should not only draw "ecological maps" but also calculate "economic accounts" and build "sharing mechanisms" in the construction of new energy projects, and strive to make green energy construction better promote sustainable development. In the future, China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (中国能源建设集团有限公司) will focus on the four main tracks of new energy, new infrastructure, new equipment, and new materials, adhere to technological innovation, deepen its global layout, continue to practice the concept of green development, and contribute more to serving high-level opening up.
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At the 8th China International Import Expo (进博会), the booth of Yili Group (伊利集团), a "full attendance student," was bustling with people, and visitors were tasting the free milk skin yogurt and butter beer. The raw materials for these two "internet celebrity products," as well as the exhibited Yili Jin典 New Zealand Pure Milk (金典新西兰纯牛奶), Jinlingguan Ruihu Infant Formula (金领冠睿护奶粉) and other products, all come from Yili Oceania Dairy (伊利旗下大洋洲乳业).
In 2014, Yili invested in the construction of an integrated dairy base in New Zealand—the Yili Oceania Production Base (伊利大洋洲生产基地), covering multiple fields such as scientific research, production, deep processing, and packaging. Yili works with it to leverage its local advantages and control milk quality, and its products are sold to more than 60 countries and regions.
New breakthroughs are constantly being made in the layout of overseas business. In 2019, Yili acquired Westland (威士兰), New Zealand's second-largest dairy company; in 2021, the Hokitika (霍基蒂卡) factory of Westland Dairy was fully upgraded; in 2022, the annual butter production capacity of the Hokitika factory doubled... At present, Yili is gradually building 81 production bases with leading automation levels and advanced technical equipment worldwide. Taking Yili's Liquid Milk Global Smart Manufacturing Benchmark Base as an example, the base processes 6,500 tons of fresh milk per day, and the intelligent filling production line can fill 40,000 packages per hour.
At the same time, Yili has built 15 innovation centers around the world. Among them, the National Dairy Technology Innovation Center (国家乳业技术创新中心) is being built in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), attracting 150 member units such as industry enterprises, universities, and scientific research institutions, gathering more than 10 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, more than 100 senior industry experts, more than 20 overseas experts, and more than 1,000 core scientific research personnel.
In addition, Yili also actively fulfills its social responsibilities. Yili's global production base uses internationally advanced heat recovery technology, effectively reducing nearly 42,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. At the second China International Import Expo, Yili and its global partners jointly created the industry's first "Sustainable Development Supply Chain Global Network," focusing on the environmental protection of packaging materials, the tracking and management of carbon footprints, and promoting the green and low-carbon transformation of the entire industrial chain.
Inside the Yili booth, a row of white stairs with a sense of design is particularly eye-catching, symbolizing the determination and confidence to grow upwards. "Facing the future, Yili will continue to use the China International Import Expo as a bridge to deepen global industrial collaboration, make the industrial chain and supply chain more stable and resilient, and continue to provide consumers with high-quality products and services," said Yang Chaoqun (杨超群), Vice President of Yili Group (伊利集团).
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"This is the first domestic ultra-high speed centrifuge exceeding 100,000 rpm that we have launched this year, and it can be widely used in fields such as virus separation, exosome extraction, and nano-drug research and development." Yu Jianqiang (虞建强), General Manager of Haier Biomedical Laboratory Industry, introduced that this equipment provides equipment support for basic research in life sciences, and also marks Haier Biomedical (海尔生物), a subsidiary of YKEE (盈康一生), as the first company in China to master ultra-high speed centrifugation technology at 100,000 rpm.
Driven by the three concepts of original technological innovation, clinical value innovation, and ecological cooperation innovation, YKEE (盈康一生) adheres to the technological research and development principle of "being able to be implemented, replaced, and upgraded," and promotes the practical application of achievements in scientific research and clinical practice. Participating in the exhibition for the 6th consecutive year, the company has brought more than 30 achievements this year, with over 60% being launched and exhibited for the first time, demonstrating its continuous climbing ability at the forefront of technology.
Biobanks are the cornerstone of biosafety and scientific research and clinical practice. YKEE (盈康一生), which has been deeply involved in this field for many years, launched the "Edmund Biobank Digital Intelligent Management Solution" this year, realizing intelligent management of the entire process from sample entry to exit. "This equipment is equipped with the original minus 86 degrees Celsius ultra-low temperature NAIT technology, which can accurately locate and track tens of thousands of biological samples, and automatically inventory samples within 5 seconds, greatly improving scientific research management efficiency," introduced Zhang Yang (张扬), Director of Low-Temperature Storage Industry.
While promoting the high-end, automation, and intelligence of products, YKEE (盈康一生) also actively practices the concept of green development. Compared with traditional equipment, its independently developed Super Energy series ultra-low temperature freezers can save 50% of daily power consumption, saving 2843 kWh per unit per year, attracting many visitors to stop and learn. At present, 44 models of Haier Biomedical's (海尔生物) independently developed products have obtained Energy Star certification, building a green value system covering the entire life cycle of procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and products.
This sense of green responsibility is still extending. Green innovation achievements such as solar vaccine refrigerators, solar direct-drive blood refrigerators, and solar mobile laboratories have been applied in more than 80 countries and regions jointly built by the "Belt and Road" initiative, helping to build the "Green Silk Road." Relevant负责人 (fù zé rén - "person in charge") of YKEE (盈康一生) stated that the company will use the CIIE (进博会) platform to continuously integrate into global public health governance and promote Chinese health solutions to better "**走出去**" (**zǒu chū qù** - "go out," to go global).
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From the initial prototype of the "flying car" in Slovakia to the landing of 200 intended orders for low-altitude aircraft; from Austrian chocolate boosting cultural exchange to the debut of a Japanese cuisine brand at the exhibition... In the wonderful transformation of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) over eight consecutive sessions, Orient International Group, as an organizer, buyer, service provider, and supplier, has always been a participant and promoter, building bridges for more enterprises.
This year, Orient International Group's exhibition area is nearly 15,000 square meters, bringing together high-quality exhibitors from 38 countries and regions, with a large number of world premieres and China's first exhibitions of products, making the CIIE stage both have the deep cultivation and adherence of "old friends" and the vibrant bloom of "new faces."
At this year's CIIE Automobile and Smart Travel Exhibition Area, the "Low-Altitude Travel Take-off and Landing Point" booth of Yufeng Future was crowded with people. Only two days after the opening, the company's M1 series aircraft received 200 intended orders, with a total amount of over 2 billion yuan. Orient International Group introduced the concept of low-altitude economy products at the first CIIE, witnessing and promoting this emerging industry from concept to scale.
Austria's Zotter Chocolate, which has participated in the exhibition for the eighth time, has built a chocolate theater on the Yangpu Riverside in Shanghai, relying on the CIIE's favorable conditions, becoming a vivid carrier of Sino-Austrian cultural exchange; Kuromugi Cuisine of Japan has transformed from a behind-the-scenes service provider for the first CIIE's logistical support to now debuting as an exhibitor for the first time. Their development is a vivid portrayal of Orient International Group's wide invitation of guests and deep cultivation of the market.
How to continuously release the CIIE dividend? The answer given by Orient International Group is hidden in the Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Sales Center, a "6 days + 365 days" year-round exhibition and trading platform.
It brings together more than 90,000 imported commodities from 120 countries and regions. In 2024, the platform's transaction volume reached 36 billion yuan. The live broadcast base and e-commerce selection center allow global good products to quickly reach Chinese consumers. Through Shanghai International Friendship City Port, the group has introduced 1,500 products from 51 friendship cities in 37 countries, realizing "integrating global resources and leading a better life."
"The certainty of the Chinese market is the prerequisite for global brands to enter China." Ji Shengjun (季胜君), Party Secretary and Chairman of Orient International Group, said that after eight years of deep cultivation, the original intention remains unchanged. The group has not only provided global companies with an efficient channel to explore the Chinese market, but also allowed Chinese consumers to continue to share the fruits of global development.
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Netizen: Recently, I saw news that a major national project located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, has more good news - the Super-Gravity Centrifuge Simulation and Experiment Facility has officially put some core equipment into operation. I want to know what this device is used for? What "black technologies" has it "unlocked"?
Editor: Super-gravity refers to the force exerted on matter in an environment much greater than the Earth's gravitational acceleration. The Super-Gravity Centrifuge Simulation and Experiment Facility can bring the "superpower" of "time-space compression" to help scientists conduct experiments that were previously impossible. In this issue of "Academicians Talk Science," we invited Chen Yunmin (陈云敏), chief scientist of the Super-Gravity Centrifuge Simulation and Experiment Facility, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), and professor at Zhejiang University (浙江大学), to explain how this device performs "a glimpse of ten thousand years."
In the West Hangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Corridor (浙江杭州城西科创大走廊), a building with a white roof and red walls is particularly eye-catching. Here is the national major science and technology infrastructure - the Super-Gravity Centrifuge Simulation and Experiment Facility (CHIEF). Not long ago, some core equipment of the device was officially put into operation. This large-scale scientific device, completely independently developed by China, can simulate a "super-gravity field" that is hundreds or thousands of times greater than the Earth's gravity, achieving "time-space compression" in scientific research.
Providing extreme experimental conditions for exploring the laws of material movement
Scientists usually refer to the gravitational acceleration on the Earth's surface as normal gravity, less than normal gravity as microgravity, and greater than it as super-gravity.
In life, people sometimes feel the existence of super-gravity. "For example, the pulling sensation on the face when riding a roller coaster, the feeling of pressure when an airplane climbs, these are all examples," said Chen Yunmin (陈云敏). Scientific research on super-gravity can help us break through existing cognitive boundaries.
Chen Yunmin (陈云敏) introduced that the core equipment CHIEF1300 of the Super-Gravity Centrifuge Simulation and Experiment Facility is like a giant swinging its arms, driving the hanging basket at the end to spin at high speed, creating a powerful super-gravity field. The super-gravity centrifuge simulates an "artificial gravity field" hundreds or even thousands of times greater than the Earth's gravity through the centrifugal force generated by high-speed rotation. Thanks to the many effects produced under extreme gravity conditions, researchers can explore the laws of material movement such as geological evolution and planetary formation. The experimental device based on the super-gravity environment is also an important scientific research tool in the fields of major engineering disaster prevention and mitigation, deep-sea resource development, underground space utilization, new material research and development, and geological process research.
The CHIEF1300 model preparation machine, which was recently put into operation, has a capacity of 1300g·t (gravitational acceleration·ton), ranking among the world's forefront. The CHIEF1300 model preparation machine and its "brothers and sisters" - the CHIEF1900 heavy-duty super-gravity centrifuge and the CHIEF1500 high-speed super-gravity centrifuge under construction, together constitute the main engine lineup of the device. In the future, in the more than 30,000 square meters of the experimental hall, the three centrifuges will be arranged along the north-south axis, with the control rooms and airborne experimental equipment warehouses located on the left and right. When the 6.4-meter-long rotating arm begins to rotate, the highest environment of 300 times the Earth's gravity can be generated in the CHIEF1300's hanging basket, providing extreme experimental conditions for scientists to explore the laws of material movement.
Interdisciplinary efforts make CHIEF construction more "knowledgeable"
Ultra-high-speed operation, longer mechanical arms, more extreme operating conditions... The multiple "mosts" achieved by CHIEF reflect the difficulty behind the research and development.
The tackling team includes scientists and engineers from Zhejiang University (浙江大学) with backgrounds in construction, control, software, energy, environment, materials and other disciplines. Interdisciplinary efforts make CHIEF's complex system more "knowledgeable."
For example, the super-gravity centrifuge will generate a lot of heat during high-speed rotation, which will rapidly increase the temperature of the centrifuge main engine environment. In order to ensure the safety of the centrifuge and airborne equipment, the team designed a vacuum temperature control system, which uses different combinations of vacuuming and ventilation cooling to take away the heat generated by the high-speed rotation of the centrifuge, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the centrifuge at high speeds.
"We hope to build an experimental environment for the movement of multiphase media materials from transient to ten thousand-year time scales, from atomic to kilometer spatial scales, and from normal temperature and pressure to high temperature and high pressure through the regulation of centrifugal acceleration and load," said Chen Yunmin (陈云敏).
Technical challenges were everywhere during the construction process. Among them, the main engine room foundation pit project is 99 meters long, 27 meters wide, and 38.3 meters deep at its deepest point, creating the deepest record for public building foundation pits in Zhejiang Province (浙江省).
"From the support safety of hundred-meter-level foundation pits to the precision manufacturing of ultra-long centrifuge main shafts, each link requires us to explore and innovate." Ling Daosheng (凌道盛), chief engineer of CHIEF and Qiushi Distinguished Professor of Zhejiang University (浙江大学求是特聘教授), said that the project team implemented full-process monitoring and real-time feedback, and conducted all-round and multi-angle monitoring of the foundation pit support structure to ensure the safe advancement of the project.
The power foundation is "strong enough", the centrifuge is "stable", and the airborne equipment "lives safely" in the experimental cabin, laying the foundation for CHIEF to carry out more complex dynamic experiments.
"Superpowers" bring more possibilities to scientific research
Deep into the experimental cabin passage, 18 airborne devices in 6 experimental cabins perform their respective duties. "In fact, in daily life, the washing machines we use can generate a lot of centrifugal force; the centrifuge equipment in medical experiments has greater centrifugal acceleration. But they all have a disadvantage: they can load less things and have poor anti-imbalance ability." Chen Yunmin (陈云敏) said, "Therefore, what we mainly study is how to increase the weight it can bear at a greater centrifugal acceleration."
Among these 18 devices, 6 are the first in the world, and 12 have technical indicators that reach the international leading level. Chen Yunmin (陈云敏) described this kind of experiment that carries out dynamic changes and multi-factor effects on a high-speed rotating centrifuge as "letting Sun Wukong (孙悟空) somersault in a centrifuge."
Chen Yunmin (陈云敏) pointed to the deep-sea high-pressure temperature control experimental device and said: "The important mission of this device is to overcome the world problem of safe mining of natural gas hydrates (combustible ice). It can accurately replicate the low-temperature and high-pressure environment of thousands of meters of deep sea in the experimental cabin, allowing us to intuitively study the phase change and decomposition law of hydrates during the mining process, so as to provide key scientific basis for the safe and efficient utilization of this future energy."
The experimental devices show their magical powers - the "wave-making and tsunami-making" device focuses on solving the impact mechanism of giant waves and tsunamis on nearshore projects; the super-gravity shaking table can simulate the disaster change law of hundred-meter-level sites under 9-degree intensity earthquakes; the 500 km/h high-speed railway subgrade dynamic effect device can provide a verification platform for the subgrade design of China's next-generation high-speed railways; the super-gravity directional solidification casting furnace is committed to forging a new generation of alloy materials with excellent performance under the synergistic effect of super-gravity and 1600 degrees Celsius high temperature...
How is the magical ability of "time-space compression" in the super-gravity field realized? Chen Yunmin (陈云敏) explained: "If a soil pollutant migration experimental device is installed on a super-gravity centrifuge, it can simulate the migration of pollutants in the underground on a large scale and over a long period of time. If we study the migration of pollutants in reality, it will take thousands of years, but simulating the experiment in a super-gravity field may only take a day, which can be said to be 山中方一日，世上已千年 (shān zhōng fāng yī rì, shì shàng yǐ qiān nián - "one day in the mountains is like a thousand years in the world," time passes differently in different environments)."
This "time-space compression" effect allows scientists to complete experiments in the laboratory that were previously impossible. At present, the scientific research matrix with "superpowers" is constantly expanding. Two centrifuges with larger capacity are being installed and constructed. Chen Yunmin (陈云敏) said that he expects CHIEF to provide strong support for scientific and technological innovation in China and even the world.
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If we place a telescope on Purple Mountain (紫金山) in Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, we can observe the trees on the mountain gradually turning green in the spring. If we put the telescope in the air and magnify the clarity by 10,000 times, we can see how the global forests are "dyed green" as time passes. If we use a special "space telescope" to look at the Earth from space, we can capture details that are invisible to the naked eye - the faint fluorescence emitted by the forests themselves.
Do forests also emit light? That's right. Plants emit fluorescence during photosynthesis during the day, called chlorophyll fluorescence. However, this light is too weak, only 1% of the intensity of sunlight, and is masked by strong "background light," making it difficult to see with the naked eye.
The "space telescope" we are using is a remote sensing satellite. These satellites orbit the Earth, carrying high-resolution spectrometers, which are spectroscopic systems composed of gratings and other components. Sunlight is actually composed of many different wavelengths of colored light. Through ordinary telescopes, we can only see the three primary colors of red, yellow, and blue, but the spectroscopic system of a special telescope is like a sieve, which can "comb" sunlight into hundreds of thousands of colors according to subtle differences in wavelength. Scientists have discovered that these different colors are interspersed with many thin "black lines." These "black lines" are "blank areas" left after sunlight is absorbed by the atmosphere, leaving us a "window" to observe the faint chlorophyll fluorescence. When we observe with a special telescope, we will find that in the position that should have been a "black line," there is a faint reddish fluorescence. These faint fluorescences are indicators of photosynthesis in plants, and their intensity reflects the magnitude of photosynthesis. With this secret weapon in hand, scientists can further analyze which factors determine the magnitude of photosynthesis - this research is becoming increasingly important.
The photosynthesis of vegetation directly determines the ability of terrestrial ecosystems to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Scientific research has found that global forests are experiencing a loss of species diversity, with fewer and fewer tree species and increasingly homogeneous structures. Does the change in species diversity affect the photosynthetic capacity of ecosystems? For a long time, related research has been difficult to overcome the limitations of time and space, lacking direct observational evidence of large-scale natural ecosystems.
We use "space telescopes" and advanced satellite remote sensing technology, combined with the massive amounts of data accumulated by global scientists over the past 20 years, to break through observation barriers, and also use artificial intelligence machine learning to deeply mine and analyze massive amounts of data. The study found that tree species diversity is an important determinant of global forest photosynthesis, second only to temperature in its effect - the more tree species-rich a forest is, the stronger its photosynthetic capacity. This is also the first time that scientists have clearly revealed on a global scale that tree species diversity is a key factor in promoting forest photosynthesis.
Why does tree species diversity promote forest photosynthesis? We further found that biodiversity enhances photosynthesis through two main pathways. First, looking "up," biodiversity enriches the complexity of the forest canopy. Plants that grow in different seasons stagger the time they need light, and tree species of different heights also stagger the space their canopies need light, ensuring that more leaves can participate in photosynthesis. Second, looking "down," biodiversity allows trees to fully absorb nutrients from different levels in the soil, which is conducive to increasing leaf nitrogen content and improving the physiological characteristics of leaves, thereby enhancing the ability of photosynthesis - in other words, forest biodiversity enhances the ability of photosynthesis, mainly by making them grow taller and live better.
When restoring and improving ecology, we can imitate natural ecosystems and plant mixed forests. Improving the biodiversity of forests in southern China has a significant effect on forming carbon sinks and reducing carbon emission pressure. In the cold northeast, we can focus on cultivating cold-resistant tree species, strengthen maintenance and management, and allow more tree species to survive on the black soil.
(The author is the Deputy Director and Professor of the International Institute for Earth System Science at Nanjing University (南京大学). This article was compiled and edited by Yao Xueqing (姚雪青), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopThis newspaper reports from Kunming (昆明) (Reporter Yang Wenming (杨文明)) Recently, a research team led by Chinese scientists published the latest research results in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences," revealing that the Permian-Triassic extinction event was not a short-term, globally synchronous event, but rather a phased, regional forest collapse that gradually triggered a global biological extinction.
The Permian-Triassic extinction event occurred 250 million years ago. A research team led by researchers from Yunnan University (云南大学) applied pyrite multi-sulfur isotope analysis technology to non-marine strata during the Permian-Triassic transition period for the first time, and conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Lengqinggou section (冷清沟剖面) in Guizhou (贵州). The study found that the Cathaysia flora (华夏植物群) experienced a sudden collapse during the Permian-Triassic extinction, which strongly disturbed the carbon-sulfur cycle. In contrast, the Sydney Basin (悉尼盆地) in Australia (澳大利亚), a high-latitude region in the Southern Hemisphere, was found to have experienced a similar phenomenon, but the timing of the sudden collapse of the Cathaysia flora differed by nearly 600,000 years. This shows that the environmental crisis at the end of the Permian was characterized by phased and regional outbreaks, and the terrestrial ecosystem did not suffer a uniform instantaneous global impact, but rather the impact gradually superimposed and amplified as regional ecosystems collapsed one after another.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 徐 靖
In the early morning, at the Suzhou Power Plant (宿州电厂) of the National Energy Investment Group Anhui Company (国家能源集团安徽公司), staff members of the molten salt energy storage project are closely monitoring the load curve, controlling the unit to generate electricity stably while "storing" the surplus energy. The real-time data displayed on the large screen is constantly refreshed, and streams of high-temperature steam quietly flow into the giant storage tank. During peak electricity consumption periods, the "stored" heat energy will be released in a timely manner, replacing the unit to provide stable heat energy to the nearby industrial park.
This is a "coal power + molten salt" energy storage project independently developed by the New Energy Technology Research Institute (新能源技术研究院) of the National Energy Investment Group (国家能源集团) and constructed by the Suzhou Power Plant (宿州电厂) of the National Energy Investment Group Anhui Company (国家能源集团安徽公司). The project breaks the traditional "heat-determined electricity" restriction of coal power, allowing coal-fired power units to unlock the "superpower" of flexible peak shaving.
"With the continuous increase in the proportion of new energy and the continuous increase in the peak shaving pressure of the power system, coal power has become a very important flexible peak shaving power source. Coal-fired power units often also undertake the task of supplying heat to factories, which leads to a pain point - if you want flexible peak shaving, you have to reduce heat supply, and if you want to ensure heat supply, you can't deeply participate in grid regulation," said Jin Yi (金翼), head of the Energy Storage Technology Research Center (储能技术研究中心) of the New Energy Technology Research Institute (新能源技术研究院) of the National Energy Investment Group (国家能源集团).
The key to solving the dilemma is the giant "heat storage treasure" put into operation this time - the molten salt heat storage device.
Jin Yi (金翼) introduced that molten liquid salt has the advantages of high boiling point, low viscosity, low vapor pressure, and high volumetric heat. Relying on this characteristic of molten salt, the molten salt heat storage device can store 3600 GJ of heat. Its working mechanism revolves around "storing heat in idle times and supplying heat in busy times": when the power grid has surplus power or the unit is in a low-load "idle" state, the device will store heat through the unit's steam extraction, transferring the heat to the high-temperature molten salt tank for storage, and reserve the "heat energy" in advance; when the power grid demand is upgraded and coal-fired power units need to deeply participate in peak shaving and focus on adjusting power generation, the molten salt heat storage device will release the stored heat, undertaking the heat supply task originally undertaken by the unit.
The transformation from technical conception to reality is inseparable from breakthroughs in a number of key core technologies. "The entire project, from theoretical research to system implementation, has almost no mature experience of the same scale to learn from. We have independently developed and overcome the entire chain of technologies from heat storage design to control," said Ding Tao (丁涛), chief engineer of heat storage at the Energy Storage Technology Research Center (储能技术研究中心) of the New Energy Technology Research Institute (新能源技术研究院) of the National Energy Investment Group (国家能源集团).
"After the project is put into operation, it can increase the new energy consumption capacity by 128 million kWh per year, increase the heating capacity by 2.2 million tons, increase the maximum heating capacity by 73% compared with the original, and meet the heating needs of more than 40 local enterprises," said Liao Shiwei (廖世伟), head of the molten salt energy storage project at the Suzhou Power Plant (宿州电厂) of the National Energy Investment Group Anhui Company (国家能源集团安徽公司).
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Singapore (Reporter Shu Chang (舒畅)) - A new Singaporean study shows that children who regularly sleep at least 9 hours a day have a lower risk of obesity than their peers who do not get enough sleep, and this association is more pronounced in boys.
Researchers from the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (新加坡科技研究局) and other institutions published a paper in the international academic journal "Obesity," analyzing 638 children with an average age of 10.2 years. The results showed that boys who regularly slept at least 9 hours a day had a 51% lower risk of obesity than their peers who did not get enough sleep. Boys who regularly achieved the recommended sleep duration also had significantly lower body fat content in all parts of the body, as well as lower levels of inflammatory markers in the blood associated with chronic inflammation and heart disease risk.
Similar results were observed in girls in the study, but the association was relatively weaker, suggesting that the effect of sleep on fat storage may vary due to physiological differences.
The researchers said that many school-age children do not get enough sleep on weekdays and often hope to make up for it by sleeping in on weekends, but this practice does not effectively reduce the risk of obesity. Only by maintaining sufficient sleep on both weekdays and weekends will there be a significant effect on improving children's health.
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I am looking forward to a battle.
This will be a fierce battle: close combat, blade against spear; **水来土掩** (shuǐ lái tǔ yǎn - "when water comes, use earth to block," to adopt measures suited to actual conditions), **兵来将挡** (bīng lái jiàng dǎng - "when soldiers come, generals will resist," to cope with changing circumstances)...
However, this is a non-military battle. The two sides in the fierce battle are two folk basketball teams, one is the Cangnan team (苍南队), and the other is the Pingyang team (平阳队). In the "ZheBA" Wenzhou (温州) Division preliminaries, they will start a showdown. Who will win is full of suspense. However, as a wanderer 3,000 miles away, what I care about is more than just the victory or defeat of a game?
Pingyang (平阳) is my hometown, where I was born and raised. After graduating from high school, my elders sent me to the military camp. In 1981, the population of Pingyang County (平阳县) increased to nearly 1.6 million. To facilitate management, some towns were separated from Pingyang County (平阳县) to establish Cangnan County (苍南县). My birthplace was划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划划到 the newly formed Cangnan County (苍南县), and I became a "Cangnan person (苍南人)". Since then, Cangnan (苍南) has become my second hometown - it is a blessing to have a hometown, and it is even happier to have two hometowns.
In the battle between Cangnan (苍南) and Pingyang (平阳), I both look forward to it and feel a little uneasy. I hope the two sides will draw. Unfortunately, there is no draw in basketball games, and a winner must be determined.
On the eve of the fierce battle, a "battle letter" flew from Pingyang (平阳) to Cangnan (苍南):
A'nan (阿南):
Meeting the letter is like meeting the person!
At this moment, the lights in the Pingyang Gymnasium (平阳体育馆) are already on, and the new floor is polished brightly, as if waiting for a long-awaited reunion. ... A'nan (阿南), do you know that the confrontation with you today is more than just a game for me. Looking at their warm-up figures, the throbbing of blood connection arises spontaneously - before that summer of June 18, 1981, we were wearing the same "jersey" and sharing a name - Pingyang (平阳)!
Tonight's showdown is our affectionate gathering! ... Yes, even though the waters of the Aojiang River (鳌江) separate us on both sides, this river of blood, originating from our common mother - Nan Yandang Mountain (南雁荡山), has silently nourished the land under our feet for thousands of years, and has never severed the connection in our bones. Tonight, let the waters of the Aojiang River (鳌江) witness the competition and friendship of our brothers!
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A'nan (阿南), the whistle of the game is about to sound. No matter what the outcome, the lights of the Pingyang Gymnasium (平阳体育馆) will be particularly bright tonight, just to welcome you from afar! This brotherhood is more lasting than any score. After the game, no matter how late, be sure to taste the late-night snacks of our Pingyang (平阳) and chat about family matters!
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A'yang (阿阳)
Oh dear, how is this a "battle letter"? It is clearly a family letter, with "blood connection" and "brotherhood". Is A'yang (阿阳) using a "delaying tactic" and playing the emotional card?
It is impolite not to reciprocate!
Cangnan (苍南) also wrote a letter, sent from Yucang Mountain (玉苍山) to Kunyang City (昆阳城):
Dear A'yang (阿阳):
... Tonight, I will cross the waters of the Aojiang River (鳌江) to keep this appointment with you!
Tonight's competition is more of a reunion for you and me. Over the years, Cangnan (苍南) has been separated from Pingyang County (平阳县) for more than 40 years. Do you remember? The sound of reading in Huiwen (会文), a sentence "My Dao is south"; the songs of the Anti-Japanese School (抗校), sparks igniting the whole area. Huang Qun (黄群) taught, his merit is more than just for his hometown; Hou Zhuang (厚庄) studied, his virtue is not limited to Ouyue (瓯越). The land is divided into three, and people have moved several times since then. Looking back on the past and present, how can we not feel emotional.
In the past, we belonged to the same region, but now we each take on our own responsibilities. The blood connection has never been broken.
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"A family letter is worth ten thousand gold (家书抵万金)." A'yang (阿阳), there is smoke of gunpowder on the court, but there is no win or loss in development. Thousands of words are all turned into one sentence: A'yang (阿阳), I am coming!
Best regards!
A'nan (阿南)
These warriors on the court have become so sentimental at this time. The two "battle letters" make me feel a little confused.
Launched in July this year, "ZheBA" is the abbreviation of Zhejiang Provincial City Basketball League. It is the largest and highest-level mass basketball event in Zhejiang Province, covering 11 prefecture-level cities and 90 counties (cities, districts) in the province. The event is positioned as a "national basketball party", emphasizing mass participation and regional cultural characteristics.
Since the start of "ZheBA", in the first 250 games, 1,650 players participated, including farmers, workers, students, teachers, police officers, couriers, etc. The cumulative number of on-site spectators was 778,800, and the number of online spectators exceeded 100 million. A wave of basketball fever swept across the province.
Wherever there is a game, there is a check-in point, which has set off a tourism boom. Wherever there is a game, there is a gourmet destination, full of warm and cozy atmosphere. The attraction of basketball is being transformed into the vitality of the city.
With "ZheBA", there is a "stage" for ordinary people to compete for the top: the "scoring champion" on the court may have delivered express delivery for you; the guard known as the "Great Wall" may be a dentist in the county hospital. These heroes were originally around people. On this "stage", whoever can do it goes up. There are no distant stars, only "neighboring brothers" who fight for the honor of their hometown elders. Their success seems to remind people: everyone can become a hero. As one fan said: "Watching CBA is to cheer for the stars, watching 'ZheBA' is to cheer for ourselves."
"Love hometown!" is by no means an empty slogan, it needs a carrier. "ZheBA" happens to provide this carrier. When the audience sees the players wearing jerseys printed with "Cangnan (苍南)" and "Pingyang (平阳)", they will not be able to help but shout: "Cangnan (苍南) must win!" "Pingyang (平阳) cheer!" This is not only a sense of hometown identity, but also a shout of passionate love for the hometown.
3,000 miles away, the two teams from my two hometowns are about to start the battle.
The Pingyang Gymnasium (平阳体育馆) is crowded with people, and the cheering of the two cheerleading teams is deafening.
At 7 pm, the referee's whistle sounded.
After the jump ball, the Cangnan team (苍南队) took the lead and scored two points. The Pingyang team (平阳队) quickly counterattacked and returned a three-pointer. The two sides exchanged attacks, and the score rose alternately. At the end of the first half, 34:31, Cangnan (苍南) won by 3 points.
Halftime break. Pingyang's (平阳) puppet show and Cangnan's (苍南) single-file cloth bag show made a stunning appearance. They are both national intangible cultural heritage projects. Singers from Pingyang (平阳) and Cangnan (苍南) also came to cheer for the event, stunning the audience. This night seems to have turned into a cultural and sports feast again.
Changing sides to fight again, the two sides constantly changed tactics, and the fierce tug-of-war pushed the atmosphere of the game to a climax again and again. At this time, who wins or loses is no longer important. The two cheerleading teams instantly became one cheerleading team, cheering loudly for the athletes on both sides.
Cangnan (苍南) and Pingyang (平阳) are adjacent in territory and close in kinship. This duel is a competition of basketball skills, but also a fusion of emotions between the two places, and it seems to be a demonstration of the sporting spirit of universal participation and friendship first.
"The moon is round three thousand miles away, and new waves are surging in the hometown."
3,000 miles away - two hometowns - a game, made me strongly feel a vigorous vitality, it gathers under Yucang Mountain (玉苍山), surges on both sides of the Aojiang River (鳌江), and boils on the land of Cangping (苍平). I therefore asked myself: On this vibrant homeland, in the familiar sound of my hometown dialect, what human miracles will not be created?
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"I see the verdant hills are so charming, I suppose the verdant hills see me as such." Mountain climbing has become my favorite pastime.
I don't have a strong physique, so the Xishan Mountain (西山) in Nanchong (南充), Sichuan (四川) where I live has become my Mount Everest. Even in the hottest summer, I often climb it. I have also climbed to the top of Xishan Mountain (西山) alone in the snowy winter, just to feel the loneliness of "thousands of mountains with no birds in flight." At that time, the heavy snow was overwhelming, covering the sky and the sun. The nearby Kaihan Tower (开汉楼) was looming, as mysterious and towering as the giant stone statue in front of it. The gale mixed with heavy snow roared past, and the several acres of bamboo forest at my feet suddenly collapsed in one place and fell in another, rising and falling. The green leaves were wrapped in white snow, rolling back and forth, up and down, left and right, making a rustling sound. Between the vast heaven and earth, I and the mountain stood as a landscape.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons for mountain climbing. Get off the bus at the highest point of Nanchong Xishan (南充西山) on the 318 National Highway (318国道) and enter the west gate, which is a beautiful trail known as the "Xishan Gallery (西山画廊)." The clean bluestone road, the tall and majestic eucalyptus trees, the silent and dignified cypresses, the lush small-leaf banyan trees, the fragrant osmanthus fragrans, and the mottled sunlight occasionally scattered between the dense leaves make people feel like they are in another world, forgetting themselves and the outside world. Further on, take a winding path, and at a downhill corner is where I often rest. There are stone tables, stone benches, and a small pool for people to rest. Every time I pass here, "There are about a hundred fish in the pool, all of which seem to swim in the air without relying on anything" often comes out of my mouth, and I can't help but think of Liu Zongyuan (柳宗元), who wrote *A Record of the Little Stone Pool* (《小石潭记》).
As a descendant of the prominent Hedong Liu clan (河东望族柳氏), Liu Zongyuan (柳宗元) passed the imperial examination at the age of 21 and entered the central government at the age of 30, but was demoted at the age of 33 and died suddenly at the age of 47. Why was his fate so ill-fated and his life so fragile? This once deeply troubled me. It wasn't until one afternoon this autumn, watching the fish swimming in and out of the pool, that I suddenly had an epiphany. Unlike the carefree fish in his writings, Liu Zongyuan (柳宗元) had too many obsessions in his heart. In his place of exile in Yongzhou, Hunan (湖南永州), Liu Zongyuan (柳宗元) wrote several letters to friends, expressing his deep concern and self-blame for the lack of successors in the Liu clan (柳氏). He was distressed that he was almost 40 years old and still had no children, and hoped to return to Chang'an (长安) as soon as possible to get rid of the predicament of "**不孝有三，无后为大** (bù xiào yǒu sān, wú hòu wéi dà - "of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is to have no descendants," the most unfilial thing a person can do is to die without producing a male heir). The obsession brought by the family and clan laws was like a burning fire roasting him, so that he was not even 40 years old and was already "knees trembling when walking and hips numb when sitting." A few years later, the melancholy poet died in Liuzhou (柳州). Obsession is a knife that chops people. Without enough strong mental strength, all the obsessions you care about will eventually quickly exhaust your short life.
Occasionally, I would go up the mountain along a narrow path, and in those places rarely visited, I could often find different scenery. There are two artificial waterfalls on Xishan Mountain (西山), one at the cliff on the top of the mountain where you can watch bamboo in the snow, and the other on the steep wall below this small pool. Standing at the Little Stone Pool (小石潭), the stream is gurgling under my feet, the city in front is quiet, the golden dome of the Xishan Dafosi Temple (西山大佛寺) is shining in the sunlight a little further to the left, and not far to the right rear, the famous tower commemorating the founding hero of the Western Han Dynasty (西汉) rises from the ground... Humanities and landscapes, history and reality, are so perfectly integrated that it is difficult to describe. That day, I wanted to take a shortcut along a path down the mountain to get here, but I was blocked by an abrupt tomb. I was first taken aback, and then I realized: on this earth where we have lived for hundreds of millions of years, which corner has not buried a once-vibrant life? Just like Wang Yangming (王阳明), who attained enlightenment in Longchang (龙场), because he pitied the nameless corpses, he buried and sacrificed them, and wrote *Burial Essay for the Traveling Dead* (《瘗旅文》), which is known as the "eye of the mind," to express his optimistic and adaptable thoughts that transcend suffering. It is precisely because of his "non-attachment" but also adherence to the attitude of life, observing the mind and introspecting, that he was finally able to get out of the demons and become a generation of sages.
Liu Zongyuan (柳宗元), who said "the clouds follow each other without intention on the rocks," has not actually gone far, and Mr. Yangming (阳明先生), who said "this heart is bright, what else is there to say," has become a model for scholars all over the world. Mountain climbing allows us to discover the gifts of nature between mountains and rivers and enjoy unlimited scenery. Mountain climbing can also be a way for us to feel the humanistic feelings of ancient sages and worthies. Times have changed, but the scenery remains the same. We are fortunate to live in the best era of this civilized country. I opened the folding chair on my shoulder and sat quietly on the cliff in front of this small pool, sitting between the mountains and rivers where "several trees are deep red and shallow yellow."
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I have always wanted to have my own big drum. It contains the most exciting sound, "dong, dong, dong," which is probably the musical instrument that resonates most with the heartbeat? I think this is the true sound of the earth.
I can't remember when I fell in love with drums. Was it the drum beats I saw at the temple fair in Ditan Park (地坛公园)? Or was it the "Shibuxian" played by the successor of "Big Gold Tooth" (大金牙) when watching shadow plays at the Bell and Drum Tower (钟鼓楼) Cultural Temple Fair? Or was it the spirited energy of the drum band passing in front of me at school? In short, whenever I hear the drum beats, I feel the bones in my body are ready to move.
Later, I became fascinated with Peking Opera, and there are drums in the civil and military sections on the right side of the stage. The drum in the civil section is called "Danpi," which looks like a small washbasin turned upside down. When struck with a drumstick, it is crisp and exciting, serving as the conductor of the entire orchestra. The drums in the military section are divided into Nantang drums and Xiaotang drums. The Nantang drum is large and sounds deep and powerful. Back then, when Yang Baosen (杨宝森) sang "Beating the Drum and Cursing Cao" (击鼓骂曹), the "drum official" Mi Heng (祢衡) played by him in the middle of the stage struck the Nantang drum, which was wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, and was vermilion all over, looking like a red-hot coal stove from a distance. When Mei Lanfang (梅兰芳) sang "Resisting the Jin Soldiers" (抗金兵), Liang Hongyu (梁红玉), played by her, also used the Nantang drum to resist the Jin soldiers. The sound of the war drums urged the people under the stage to resist the Japanese invaders and save the nation.
The most exciting drum sound is naturally during martial arts plays, when the opposing military generals are fully armored, with flags on their backs, wielding swords and spears. When the swords and spears clash, under the rhythmic and powerful drum accompaniment, they each display their unparalleled martial arts. The ancient battlefield scenes outlined on the stage make people feel excited, and half of this immersive sense of substitution comes from the exciting drum sounds from the side curtains. In addition to "Beating the Drum and Cursing Cao" and "Resisting the Jin Soldiers," there are many other times when war drums are used in Peking Opera. For example, in "The Gathering of Heroes" (群英会), when Kongming (孔明) borrowed arrows with straw boats, when the boat approached Cao's camp, Kongming ordered the drums to be beaten and shouted to create a false impression. For example, in "The Ancient City Meeting" (古城会), Zhang Fei (张飞) beat the drums three times on the city wall, urging Guan Yu (关羽) to kill Cai Yang (蔡阳) in front of the horse. For example, in the famous Tan school play "Dingjun Mountain" (定军山), the old general Huang Zhong (黄忠) once sang: "The first drum, prepare the battle meal; the second drum, tighten the battle robe; the third drum, draw the sword; the fourth drum, engage the enemy..." As for the folk arts named after drums, there are even more, such as Jingyun Dagu (京韵大鼓), Jingdong Dagu (京东大鼓), Meihua Dagu (梅花大鼓), Tiepian Dagu (铁片大鼓), Leting Dagu (乐亭大鼓), Lihua Dagu (梨花大鼓)... each with its own unique charm and inheritance.
Art originates from life, and the drums on the opera stage are undoubtedly a reproduction of ancient war drums. War drums were very important on ancient battlefields. I have never heard of advancing with gongs and retreating with drums. It was always "advance at the sound of the drum, and stop at the sound of the gong" (闻鼓则进，闻金则止). Of course, outside of ancient battlefields, many ancient cities and most temples in China also have bell and drum towers, which are used for both timekeeping and as solemn ritual instruments, reflecting order and law. An ancient book says: "The drum is used to control music, and is the leader of all sounds." The meaning is that the drum can be the conductor of the orchestra.
More often, drums are the best choice for people to celebrate harvests and pray for blessings, and they are best at striking the heart: the hand drums used by various ethnic groups in Xinjiang (新疆), the Taiping drums and octagonal drums used by the Manchu people, the cane drums used by the Korean people, the nao drums used by the Yao people, the elephant foot drums used by the Dai people, the bee drums and bronze drums used by the Zhuang people, the Reba drums used by the Tibetan people... are all wonderful. Among them, what impressed me the most was the "Wayaohua Drum" (瓦窑花鼓) in Zhengda Town (正大镇), Songtao Miao Autonomous County (松桃苗族自治县), Tongren City (铜仁市), Guizhou (贵州). This Miao ethnic intangible cultural heritage uses four-sided drums. As the name suggests, a large drum has 4 drum surfaces, and people can sing, dance, and drum around the large drum. The so-called "flower drum" is actually flower-style drumming, which resembles dancing. This has a different kind of beauty from the Ansai Waist Drum (安塞腰鼓) on the Northwest land.
The "Wayaohua Drum" has a Miao drum king named Long Yunhui (龙云辉). He not only knows how to play the drum, but also how to make drums, and his research on drum culture is also very thorough. Sitting outside the "drum" fragrant "drum" colored village committee building in Matang Village (麻塘村), Zhengda Town, Long Yunhui held the drumsticks and opened the conversation with me: "The earliest drums of the Miao people were said to be made of the skin of fierce cattle, and they made a sound like a bull's roar when struck. When wild animals approached the Miao village, people would beat the big drums, and the wild animals would run away when they heard it. Later, the Miao people celebrated the harvest and used double-sided drums and four-sided drums. The drum frame was still made of fir wood, and the drum skin was made of yellow cattle skin, but the process was much more complicated, and it took more than a dozen processes to make. It represents our Miao people's 'drums dancing in all directions in all seasons'. In recent years, we have also developed eight-sided drums and eight-sided drum dances, which are often performed all over the country and around the world. We flower drum artists in these mountains have also been playing Wayaohua drums all the way, and have seen a bigger world."
The sound of drums is rumbling, drums dancing in all directions, and the earth is filled with people's ardent expectations for a better life.
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Cutting incessantly with scissors
Cutting incessantly
Cutting a white cloud floating in the sky
Cutting a jubilant wave in the Milky Way
Or perhaps cutting a swallow welcoming spring
Cutting a swallow in the slanting wind and drizzling rain
That agile moment when the swallow turns in mid-air
Cutting another lotus flower just emerging from the water in the early morning
Cutting a chick scratching for food in the soil
Mom
This is your most effortless and successful work.
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In late October, autumn deepens in Southern Xinjiang (南疆). In the boundless wilderness of the suburbs of Aral (阿拉尔) City, the sunflower fields display a deep brown color. The huge flower heads stand in the fields, full of abundant fruits, quietly standing and bowing their heads, like contemplative philosophers.
Behind the golden poplar forests, the deep brown sunflower fields, and the deep red chili drying grounds, the cotton fields announce the autumn's abundant harvest with a vast expanse of white. It seems that overnight, the pure white cotton blossoms from the bolls, soaking up the sunlight and expanding vigorously. Standing in the cotton fields under the sun, you can even hear the sound of bursting – that boundless cotton field, countless tiny explosions, eventually converging into a deafening cotton symphony. It can also be said that it is the breathing of plants on the earth, the whiteness of cotton is like another sea of clouds under the sky.
A steel behemoth drives into this tranquil cotton field. This is a four-row baling cotton picker. It is huge in size, but its movements have an unquestionable smoothness. This behemoth drives into the cotton bushes, opening its huge mouth to swallow the whiteness between the rows, along with the withered brown stalks. Immediately, a dull chewing sound rings inside the machine. It walks majestically in the cotton field, and wherever it goes, the white cotton is taken into its "belly." Then, at a specific moment, it slowly stops, accompanied by a high-pitched roar of the hydraulic system, and the lower part of the fuselage slowly opens, and a huge, tightly wrapped "cotton egg" falls to the ground, lying docilely on the earth.
One, two, three... twenty or thirty white "cotton eggs" are quietly arranged in the cotton field, each "giant egg" weighing 1800 kilograms. I stood aside, watching this scene in a daze. Such a machine can replace the labor of 800 to 1000 cotton pickers in a day. It works day and night, tirelessly, moving forward in the mature cotton fields, harvesting 20 acres of cotton per hour, and completing the harvesting of more than 400 acres of cotton alone in a day.
Lao Yang (老杨), the owner of the cotton picker, is standing calmly on the ridge at this moment, and he will arrange the next work of the cotton picker. One cotton field after another, this month, he became a confident "cotton picking general." This is a domestically produced independent brand cotton picker. Lao Yang (老杨) spent more than 2 million yuan to buy it, and now it is time for it to show its skills.
Lao Yang (老杨) talked to me about the grand occasion of cotton picking in the past. Of course, I have also seen such scenes in newspapers many years ago. Every autumn, millions of cotton pickers flocked to Xinjiang (新疆), bending over in the cotton fields to pick cotton day and night. In the past 10 years or so, with the promotion of mechanized cotton picking, especially the rapid popularization of domestic cotton pickers, the arduous scene of manual cotton picking has gone forever, replaced by such steel behemoths. Fully automatic cotton picking machinery, with calmness and tenderness, labors on the earth.
As the sun sets, the harvested fields, and those cotton "giant eggs" lying quietly on the earth, are dyed a soft golden color by the sunset. The autumn wind blows, bringing the remaining warmth of the sun and the increasing coolness of the night. I think of the relationship between laborers and the land on the earth, communicating with muscles and sweat over a long period of time, and today, in such a dialogue, the poetry of steel and technology has been added. This is the extension of human arms and waist strength, and also the stage for the dance of technology and wisdom. People and the land still maintain a deep and intimate interaction.
On both sides of the Tarim River (塔里木河), the golden poplars, the drooping sunflowers, the fiery red peppers, and the white cotton fields and walking machinery, at this moment, paint a magnificent harvest scene in front of my eyes.
Return to TopBy: 雪 樱
At the entrance of the school was a kiosk selling various stationery items and snacks. The stall owner was a big-braided woman, slightly plump, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, who loved to talk and laugh. Every day after school, a row of cute little heads would peek in front of the kiosk, stretching out their arms to hand over coins. Soon, each child would skip away with a bag of snacks. Those winter cotton candies and summer purple popsicles still shine in my memory.
Across the street, diagonally, was a used bookstore. The checkered brick floor was covered with linoleum, and some used books, old magazines, tapes, and DVDs were arranged haphazardly. An old tree generously cast a large shade of green, and a man leaned lazily against the trunk, flipping through a book. He was tall, with dark and shiny skin, and his hair was slightly curly.
Across the street, the two stalls faced each other. Compared to the bustling kiosk, the used bookstore was much quieter. Most people only looked and didn't buy, but some migrant workers from nearby often came to pick out books. The man, like those dusty old books, remained silent all day long.
The big-braided woman was popular and good at business, often surrounded by elementary school students. That afternoon, she was so busy that she was sweating profusely. The tall man across the street came to buy cigarettes and helped out by handing out goods and making change. Soon, the kiosk became orderly. "Thank you!" the big-braided woman said, stuffing a bottle of drink into his arms, but he put it down, lit a cigarette, and returned to the used bookstore. A few sparrows chirped, passing through the treetops, stirring up a cool breeze.
From then on, during the peak hours after school, he often went to the kiosk to help carry heavy objects and unpack cardboard boxes. Gradually, the nearby residents saw the signs, and a kind-hearted aunt, with the consent of both of them, acted as a matchmaker. The following autumn, they got married and had a son the following year.
After the marriage, the kiosk and the used bookstore were combined into one. Selling small commodities alone was not enough to make a living, so the couple discussed and turned it into a car repair stall, also providing key duplication services, and the business became better and better. Perhaps it was because the woman was good at business. She made a promise to those who came to repair their cars from the wholesale market that if the tires or parts were replaced and broke within 3 months, they would be repaired for free. When small vendors came to repair their cars, she would always round down the price. The man had a bad temper and stuttered, often complaining that she was doing a losing business, but she would smile and answer, "Repairing cars, people value your skills. More repeat customers are better than anything!"
Sure enough, with his excellent skills, more and more people came to the man to repair their cars. Some moved away but would still come back to him specifically. The so-called husband sings, wife follows (夫唱妇随 (fū chàng fù suí - "husband sings wife follows," the wife follows her husband's lead)), that's what they looked like: one buried in troubleshooting, hands covered in car oil; one welcoming with a smile, exchanging a few heartfelt words for mutual trust. Over time, the car repair stall also became a small station, where residents often gathered to play chess.
Back then, my parents were laid off and bought a used tricycle from the used goods market to set up a stall selling egg crepes. The tricycle would break down every now and then, either the tires would leak or it would make noise when riding. After closing the stall in the evening, my father would push the tricycle to find the car repairman. A long queue formed in front of the stall. When it was our turn, the sky was as dark as ink, and the electric light hanging high above crackled. The car repairman turned the tricycle upside down, tapping and listening. After a while, he rummaged through his toolbox for a valve core, removed the old one, and installed the new one. "Okay, no charge, next time!" he waved his hand. My father insisted on giving him money, but he pushed it back forcefully. The two of them looked a bit comical, like they were wrestling. We had originally planned to replace the tires, but a valve core solved the problem. His convenient car repair service was half skill and half conscience.
More than 20 years have passed in a flash. The children who grew up on this street have all started their own families, and the next generation will be riding bicycles all over the street. Their two sons are also approaching the age of marriage. The car repairman has become a car repair grandpa, with white hair at his temples and more determination in his eyes, but he is still as loud and stubborn as ever. Sometimes, when he meets someone he doesn't like, he will quit and squat in the corner to smoke. The big-braided woman has also aged, with chestnut-colored short hair and a plump figure, but she still loves to laugh, her eyes narrowing into a line when she smiles. She persuades him a few times, and he moves his mouth, mumbling in a stuttering voice, then suddenly gets up and goes back to work. The old man playing chess next to him curls his lips, laughs, and says, "These two are really interesting!"
While speaking, several electric tricycles came in a row, and the man became busy again, not stopping even after mealtime. The woman handed him tools one by one, and from time to time bent down to wipe the sweat from his forehead with a towel.
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