Summary: Xi Jinping's upcoming article in *Qiushi* magazine will emphasize the need to develop "new quality productive forces" (新质生产力) by adapting to local conditions. The article defines these forces as advanced, innovation-driven productivity characterized by high technology, efficiency, and quality, requiring breakthroughs in technology, innovative allocation of production factors, and industrial transformation. It stresses the importance of integrating scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation, strengthening the principal position of enterprise innovation, and ensuring a seamless connection between the innovation chain and the industrial chain. The article also calls for removing institutional barriers hindering high-quality development and improving the production relations to better align with these new productive forces. The article states that in the 15th Five-Year Plan period, it is necessary to prioritize the development of new quality productivity by adapting to local conditions, be guided by scientific and technological innovation, take the real economy as its foundation, and accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system.
Summary: The article emphasizes Shanghai's role as a hub for international trade and investment, highlighting its efforts to deepen reform and opening-up. Shanghai's port facilitates the efficient movement of goods, including a significant proportion of new energy vehicles, while its financial exchanges generate "Shanghai prices" impacting global resource allocation. Shanghai is actively promoting institutional opening-up, focusing on aligning with international standards in areas like data trade and intellectual property protection. The city is also exploring new models for international business cooperation. Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng stated the city is focused on pioneering reforms to enhance its international competitiveness.
Summary: Gansu Province is integrating culture and tourism to boost its economy, following Xi Jinping's call to develop the cultural tourism industry into a pillar. The province is focusing on heritage site utilization, creative industry development, and tourism upgrades, resulting in significant increases in tourism revenue and visitor numbers. Gansu is also promoting rural tourism to increase rural incomes. Gansu's Party Secretary Hu Changsheng stated the province will leverage its unique cultural elements to develop rural tourism, aiming to boost shared prosperity and rural revitalization. There was no mention of the United States or US-China relations in this article.
Summary: 浏阳, Hunan is using fireworks displays and tourism to stimulate domestic demand, attracting millions of tourists and generating billions in consumption. To promote domestic investment, the city is upgrading commercial infrastructure and attracting new businesses through favorable policies. Changsha Standing Committee Member and Liuyang Party Secretary Xiao Zhengbo stated that the city aims to synergize supply and demand in cultural and tourism consumption, and that China has solid guarantees and confidence in expanding domestic demand. The city has also implemented policies to boost key industries and attract investment in manufacturing and technology. The article does not discuss the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Starting November 15th, the "Guangdong vehicles heading south" policy officially took effect, allowing qualified Guangdong private car owners to drive into Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The Zhuhai border inspection station optimized procedures to facilitate mainland vehicle customs clearance. Since the bridge's opening, traffic has increased significantly, with a daily peak of 28,000 vehicles. The policy allowing "Guangdong vehicles heading south" to enter Hong Kong's urban areas will be implemented on December 23rd.
Summary: The Hangzhou Bay cross-sea railway bridge, a key component of the Nantong-Ningbo high-speed rail line, has entered its superstructure construction phase with the installation of a 626-ton steel beam on the north channel bridge. The bridge spans 29.2 kilometers across Hangzhou Bay. The installation took place approximately 0.4 kilometers offshore from Haiyan, Zhejiang. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses China's efforts to address the growing need for elder care professionals due to its aging population, which reached 310 million people aged 60 and above by the end of 2024. To increase the supply of qualified caregivers, the government plans to train 1.5 million elder care professionals, including nursing aides and geriatric assessment specialists, within three years. Policies are being implemented to improve career development paths and financial incentives for elder care workers, such as establishing a professional qualification system and providing subsidies. The Ministry of Civil Affairs is working with other departments to guide training, develop teaching materials, and revise national vocational skill standards for elder care workers. The "15th Five-Year Plan" also proposes to "actively respond to the aging of the population and improve the policy mechanism for the coordinated development of the elderly care cause and industry."
Summary: A Zhengzhou abrasives research institute, Sanmo Institute, which produced China's first artificial diamonds, is highlighted as an example of strengthening the role of enterprises as the main drivers of technological innovation, in line with the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposals. The institute has transitioned from serving traditional mechanical industries to targeting emerging sectors like automotive and electronics. It has achieved breakthroughs in ultra-high-speed grinding wheels and is now focusing on developing precision superhard abrasives for humanoid robot joints. The institute is also exploring applications of artificial diamonds in functional materials and consumer products.
Summary: The former chief engineer of the Three Grinding Materials Research Institute (三磨所) recounts the institute's revitalization in the late 1990s, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation. He details efforts to incentivize research and development, including adjusting researcher compensation and implementing market-responsive management practices. A key achievement was the development of ultra-thin grinding wheels, initially to meet domestic demand from a large electronics company, breaking a foreign monopoly held by the United States and other developed countries. The institute expanded its service areas beyond the mechanical field into emerging sectors. The author stresses that technological innovation is the primary driving force behind the institute's development and hopes for future breakthroughs in superhard materials.
Summary: Amidst an expected cold wave impacting Northern and Central-Eastern China, the National Energy Administration (NEA) has stated that overall natural gas supply and peak usage for the heating season are secure. Domestic gas production is increasing, with the NEA highlighting the enhanced capacity of the national grid and over-fulfillment of underground storage targets. Coal production remains high, with power plant coal reserves sufficient for approximately 35 days. The NEA will monitor coal and electricity demand and ensure stable pricing and supply, and is also focused on grid resilience, particularly in Northern China, due to increased risk of icing on power lines.
Summary: The Fifth China Population and Development Forum revealed that China has surpassed its "14th Five-Year Plan" goal, achieving 4.73 childcare slots per thousand people for infants under three years old, exceeding the 2025 target of 4.5. China's childcare service system has expanded to 126,000 institutions, providing 6.657 million slots. The country has implemented a range of pro-natal policies to foster a family-friendly society, including promoting painless childbirth, enhancing maternal and child safety, and strengthening pediatrics. Furthermore, childcare subsidy programs have been established, with over 31.7 million applications and subsidies starting to be distributed across regions by mid-November 2025.
Summary: Construction workers in Hebei Village, Jiangxi Province are working on farmland irrigation channels. This work is part of a broader push across various localities to accelerate water conservancy infrastructure projects. These projects include reservoir reinforcement, river management, irrigation ditch construction, and water damage repair. The goal is to bolster agricultural production and flood/drought prevention in the coming year. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: China has discovered its first low-grade, ultra-large gold deposit, the Dadonggou Gold Mine, in Liaoning Province, containing 1,444.49 tons of gold. The deposit is the largest single gold deposit found since 1949. The mine has passed economic feasibility studies and is expected to yield positive returns. The project saw success by installing variable frequency devices in phyllite areas. This discovery is expected to bolster China's strategic gold reserves and provide a model for future exploration.
Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released a draft "Antimonopoly Compliance Guidelines for Internet Platforms" for public comment. The guidelines aim to help platform operators identify, assess, and prevent antimonopoly compliance risks, clarifying behavioral boundaries to stabilize market expectations. The document highlights eight specific risk areas, including algorithmic collusion, facilitating monopolistic agreements among platform merchants, unfair pricing, and discriminatory treatment. SAMR encourages platforms to proactively conduct risk assessments based on these examples. The guidelines are designed to address the multi-faceted impact of platform business models on various stakeholders.
Summary: Jiangjin district in Chongqing is leveraging e-commerce to boost sales of local products, with recent promotional events in Beijing generating 320 million yuan in signed contracts. The district is supporting local businesses by providing e-commerce training and platform access, helping them transition from traditional wholesale to online retail. This initiative has significantly increased sales for participating businesses, such as Chen Laobiao Agricultural Products, whose annual sales increased tenfold since 2020. Jiangjin is also focusing on improving logistics and delivery infrastructure to support the growth of e-commerce, aiming to establish itself as a model region for instant retail.
Summary: The second China-Central Asia Political Parties Dialogue, co-hosted by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Shandong Provincial Committee of the CPC, was held in Qingdao, focusing on "Promoting Common Modernization with High-Quality Development: Political Parties in Action." Representatives from Central Asian political parties expressed willingness to implement the consensus reached at the China-Central Asia Summit, strengthen exchanges on governance, and jointly promote the Belt and Road Initiative. Participants visited local sites to learn about poverty alleviation and ecological governance achievements. Representatives emphasized the importance of the "political party +" model for promoting high-quality cooperation and aligning development strategies with the Belt and Road Initiative.
Summary: The article reports on the Belem Climate Summit, a precursor to COP30, emphasizing the need for accelerated climate action and international cooperation. It highlights the importance of the "common but differentiated responsibilities" principle, urging developed countries to fulfill their financial and technological obligations to developing nations. The article praises China's efforts in green development, citing its contributions to global emissions reduction and renewable energy infrastructure. It also acknowledges China's role in South-South cooperation through the Belt and Road Initiative and climate change agreements. The piece underscores that addressing climate change requires a united global effort to protect the planet.
Summary: Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the CCP Central Committee, led a delegation to Sochi, Russia for the 11th meeting of the dialogue mechanism between the CCP and United Russia party. Both sides agreed to strengthen policy communication and practical cooperation, guided by the consensus reached by Xi Jinping and Putin, to elevate bilateral relations. During the visit, Liu met with United Russia party chairman Medvedev. Liu also attended the standing committee meeting of the "Jointly Resist Neocolonialism" international political party forum.
Summary: Thai King Vajiralongkorn laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square on the morning of November 15th. The Xinhua report focuses solely on this event and does not mention any accompanying officials or any interaction with the United States.
Summary: Syngenta, a subsidiary of China's ChemChina, is undertaking a land restoration project in Brazil aiming to restore one million hectares of degraded pasture land by 2030. The project, initiated in 2019, provides agronomic technology and long-term financing to encourage farmers to rehabilitate existing land instead of clearing new areas. By October 2024, Syngenta had worked on 279,000 hectares across 11 Brazilian states, employing techniques like soil neutralization, crop rotation, and organic fertilization. Syngenta is also promoting integrated crop-livestock systems and using AI-powered digital agriculture solutions to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact. The project showcases a commitment to balancing productivity with ecological preservation, exemplified by practices such as reduced fertilizer use and precision pesticide application.
Summary: A Sino-Vietnamese youth forum, "Passing on the Flame," was held in Chongqing on November 14, featuring speeches from youth representatives from both countries. Approximately 300 students and teachers from five Vietnamese universities, including Hanoi Foreign Trade University, participated alongside Chongqing youth representatives. The forum, themed "Exploring Revolutionary Footprints, Undertaking the Mission of the Times," is a key event within a broader "Red Study Tour" for Vietnamese youth in China. Participants expressed a desire to deepen cooperation and promote bilateral friendship through continued exchange, including visits to revolutionary sites and dialogues. The study tour continues until November 17.
Summary: The 13th China-Europe Forum was held in Brussels, focusing on the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations and future cooperation amid global uncertainties. Ambassador Cai Run emphasized the strategic importance of China-EU relations and called for mutual respect and multilateralism. Belgian Ambassador to China, An Bohning, advocated for enhanced understanding and cooperation, especially in sustainable development within the framework of agreements like the Paris Agreement. Participants discussed expanding cooperation in areas like green transition and AI, highlighting the need to jointly address global challenges, with specific mention of green technologies by former EU climate action director Jos Delbeke. The forum, co-organized by the Chinese Mission to the EU, "Europe Friends," and the China Public Diplomacy Association, included nearly 500 representatives from political, business, academic, and media circles.
Summary: A multinational meeting was held in Kunming, Yunnan, involving law enforcement from China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, focused on combatting transnational telecom fraud. The six nations reached a consensus on further joint efforts to combat cross-border telecom fraud, signing an agreement to that effect. Participants expressed strong desire for joint operations, the establishment of a coordination mechanism, and increased information sharing. The countries plan to continue repatriation and extradition efforts. This collaboration is a significant achievement for China's enforcement cooperation with Southeast Asian nations.
Summary: A trade and investment promotion conference between China and ASEAN focused on green development was held in Beijing, attended by ASEAN diplomats and business representatives. Participants highlighted the broad prospects for cooperation in promoting green and sustainable development, citing the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade, which includes a "green economy" chapter. Several ASEAN ambassadors, including those from Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Timor-Leste, expressed optimism about collaborating with China in areas like digital and green economies, renewable energy, and sustainable development. The Thai ambassador noted China's role as a leader in green technology and its contribution to Thailand's green development. The ambassador from Timor-Leste further expressed that China's experience in green development offers significant insights.
Summary: Ambassador Wu Jianghao summoned Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Funakoshi to lodge a formal protest regarding Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's remarks on Taiwan. Wu stated Takaichi's comments constituted a blatant provocation, crossed China's red line, and threatened the use of force, constituting interference in China's internal affairs and a violation of international law. Wu asserted that Japan's officials were challenging China's core interests and warned that Japan would be responsible for the consequences if it intervened militarily in the Taiwan Strait. Wu also invoked the 80th anniversary of China's victory against fascism, reminding Japan of its past colonial rule over Taiwan and its prior failures of foreign aggression. No U.S. officials were mentioned.
Summary: The "Village Light Avenue" program in Ning陕 County, Shaanxi Province, has boosted local tourism and cultural revitalization by showcasing amateur performances of rural life. According to Ning陕 County Party Secretary Zhou Jinzheng, the program aims to integrate cultural development with the county's economic and social progress, ensuring its long-term success. The program has significantly increased tourism revenue and visitor numbers, incorporating local traditions and non-material cultural heritage onto the stage. The program involves local villages and encourages the involvement of their residents. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses "Village Light Avenue," a rural performance platform featuring local farmers and residents showcasing their lives through song and dance. The performances, though perhaps unrefined, are celebrated for their authenticity, confidence, and reflection of everyday life. The author argues that these grassroots performances are an extension of rural life itself and represent a form of art genuinely appreciated by the masses. The article advocates for more platforms and artistic works that are closely connected to the lives, land, and spirit of rural communities to promote cultural prosperity in the countryside. The article does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 38th Golden Rooster Awards ceremony, coinciding with the 120th anniversary of Chinese cinema, was held in Xiamen, with Tie Ning, Vice Chairperson of the National People's Congress Standing Committee and Chairperson of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, in attendance. The event emphasized adherence to Xi Jinping's directives on cinematic arts, highlighting Chinese film history and achievements. Awards were given out according to the Golden Rooster Awards' guiding principles, which focused on promoting mainstream themes, innovation, and genre cultivation. *Good Things* and Yi Yangqianxi won best picture and best actor, respectively.
Summary: State Councilor Shen Yiqin inaugurated the National Football Youth Training Center in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of implementing Xi Jinping's directives and the national football work conference's arrangements to accelerate the construction of a youth training system. Shen called for the center to become a leading base for all levels of youth training, a home for national youth teams, and a training ground for excellent coaches, drawing lessons from developed football nations while adapting to China's realities. She stressed the need for strong technical teams, improved support systems, and the cultivation of internationally competitive football talent. Shen also highlighted the importance of top-level design to guide the construction of youth training centers at all levels, to create a tiered, progressive system for cultivating and selecting football talent.
Summary: The Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission issued a notice urging national political and legal organs to learn from the exemplary deeds and spirit of Dong Yijun, the late Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau. The notice emphasizes Dong's loyalty to the Party and dedication to maintaining stability and serving the people. It calls for emulating his political integrity, people-centered approach, innovative spirit, and self-discipline to strengthen the political and legal work. The notice aims to forge a loyal, clean, and responsible political and legal contingent.
Summary: On November 14th, a "retro-style market" called "17 Xunwei Jingchu · Visiting Xiangyang and Eating Jianghu" was held in Xiangyang North Street, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. The event attracted many tourists and created a lively atmosphere. The article focuses on the popularity of this local event. There is no mention of U.S.-China relations or U.S. involvement.
Summary: A joint directive from seven departments, including the Ministry of Education, outlines a plan to establish a comprehensive science and technology education system in primary and secondary schools by 2030. The initiative emphasizes hands-on learning, interdisciplinary problem-solving, and integrating science education into teacher training. Key objectives include curriculum reform, evaluation mechanism development, and resource optimization for practical experiences. The plan also calls for international exchange and cooperation to promote science and technology education research globally.
Summary: 浏阳, Hunan is stimulating domestic demand by promoting tourism through firework displays and cultural experiences, attracting millions of tourists and generating significant revenue. Local officials emphasize integrating various business models like homestays and local cuisine to enhance the tourism consumption chain. The city is also focused on attracting investment through favorable policies, leading to significant capital inflow into local industries. This includes upgrades to existing infrastructure and new ventures in emerging industries. According to Changsha Standing Committee Member and Liuyang Party Secretary Xiao Zhengbo, the city's approach aims to balance supply and demand, better satisfy citizens' need for a better life, and is backed by strong guarantees and confidence.
Summary: The 27th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) opened in Shenzhen on November 14th, focusing on technological empowerment and industrial integration. Over 5,000 companies and organizations from over 100 countries are participating, showcasing more than 5,000 cutting-edge technological products and innovations. The fair features 22 exhibition areas, including AI, robotics, semiconductors, and low-altitude economy, spanning 400,000 square meters. This year's CHTF includes a special zone for regional economic and technological innovation, along with an international friendly cities exhibition area and a "Belt and Road" international cooperation zone, highlighting global innovation.
Summary: The article highlights Shanghai's commitment to further opening up and deepening reforms, referencing Xi Jinping's instructions to enhance the city's development and competitiveness. Shanghai is solidifying its role as a global hub by attracting foreign investment, facilitating trade through ports like Yangshan, and promoting innovation. The city is also focusing on institutional opening-up, streamlining regulations for cross-border data transactions, and piloting new policies in areas like green technology and intellectual property protection. Shanghai's efforts aim to create a more open and predictable business environment, serving as a model for national reforms, with Gong Zheng emphasizing the city's dedication to pioneering reforms and leading opening-up initiatives.
Summary: Wu Zhen, former Director of the Tianjin Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee, passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 103. Central leaders expressed their condolences to his family after his death. Wu's career included roles as Vice Minister of Agriculture and various positions in Tianjin, including Party Secretary and Chairman of the Municipal People's Congress. He was a delegate to the 13th, 14th, and 15th National Congresses of the CPC. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Macau leveraged the 15th National Games of China to boost its economy and integrate further into the Greater Bay Area, with the games being co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau. Macau Chief Executive Ho Hau Wah stated that the Games showcased regional collaboration and Macau's unique charm. The Games featured Macau's largest ever delegation of athletes and were used as an opportunity to promote tourism and culture, with events timed to coincide with the Macau Grand Prix and other festivals. Macau Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Ao Ieong U, said the Games aimed to integrate sports into the city's development, creating a diverse cultural and tourism experience.
Summary: Representatives from Guangzhou, Shantou, Zhaoqing, Qingyuan, and Chaozhou showcased their cities' unique sporting cultures and industries at a press conference for the 15th National Games. Guangzhou highlighted a commemorative set of ping pong balls symbolizing the Greater Bay Area's unity. Shantou featured its surfing culture and the integration of the Yingge dance into the Games' opening ceremony, as mentioned by Vice Mayor Li Zhao. Zhaoqing displayed locally-made roller skates previously gifted to foreign dignitaries, and Vice Minister Zeng Shanjie highlighted the integration of local culture into sporting products. Chaozhou, according to Vice Mayor Zhou Ruyin, is promoting its heritage through sports and tourism, including the integration of Weiqi and traditional cultural practices.
Summary: The 15th National Games of China features events in the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone, showcasing the integration of the Greater Bay Area. Events such as cycling and tennis are highlighted as examples of cross-border cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, with streamlined customs procedures like "face-scanning" at the Hengqin port. The Games exemplify the "sports + tourism" model, boosting development in the zone. The Hengqin-Macao cooperation is further supported by the "Overall Development Plan for the Construction of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin" and related policies aimed at improving infrastructure and promoting sports development.
Summary: The Guangdong Sports Museum, located within the Guangdong People's Stadium, has opened with over 2,000 artifacts, showcasing the history and development of Guangdong sports from ancient times to the present. The museum highlights achievements of Guangdong athletes and the province's sports industry. The permanent exhibition, themed "Be the First, Always Strive for the First," features historical artifacts, sports equipment, and displays on mass fitness activities. Cui Jian, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Guangdong Provincial Sports Bureau, stated that the museum will preserve and promote the spirit of Chinese sports.
Summary: Ningxia's He Jie won the 15th National Games marathon, becoming the first athlete to complete a cross-border marathon at the event. The marathon race, spanning both Shenzhen and Hong Kong, utilized a "seamless customs clearance" system to minimize delays for participants. This system included pre-race checks, dedicated wristbands, and facial recognition technology, allowing athletes to cross the border without stopping. Officials stated that the event showcased unified standards between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, providing a model for future cross-border events. The cross-border race fostered a sense of connection and unity between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau.
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Summary: Hong Kong is focused on economic development, improving livelihoods, and integrating into China's national development strategy, as evidenced by the recent International Financial Leaders Investment Summit and the 2025 Policy Address by Chief Executive John Lee. The city is undertaking reforms, including establishing the "Chief Secretary for Administration Responsibility System" and streamlining administrative processes to boost economic growth in areas like advanced manufacturing and technology. Hong Kong aims to leverage its unique position to connect mainland Chinese businesses with the global market by establishing the "Mainland Enterprises Going Global" task force. With initiatives like the International Mediation Center, Hong Kong is working to enhance its role as a global hub for legal services and dispute resolution. These efforts emphasize Hong Kong's commitment to its "One Country, Two Systems" framework, capitalizing on both national and international opportunities for a prosperous future.
Summary: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Palace Museum, the Taipei Palace Museum is holding a series of special exhibitions featuring Chinese cultural treasures, drawing large crowds and sparking mainland visits. China's 15th Five-Year Plan emphasizes deepening cross-strait exchanges and jointly inheriting and promoting Chinese culture. The article asserts that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taiwan is attempting to sever cultural ties between the island and the mainland through "cultural Taiwan independence" by restricting cross-strait cultural exchanges. It states that the DPP is attempting to erase the historical fact of Taiwan's retrocession. The article claims that, despite attempts to suppress it, Chinese culture remains deeply rooted in Taiwan and is an unbreakable bond between people on both sides of the strait.
Summary: The 15th National Games cultural and creative products are experiencing a buying frenzy in Macau. The official licensed merchandise store combines sales, sports culture promotion, and photo opportunities. Products featuring the Games' mascots, "Xi Yangyang" and "Le Rongrong," including dolls, commemorative badges, and household items, are popular with customers. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the 15th National Games' role in fostering closer ties between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau. It highlights shared cultural roots and increased participation in sports and volunteer activities as key factors promoting understanding and connection. The "unity fire" of the Games symbolizes not only infrastructure and regulatory integration but also the emotional bond between residents. The article argues that the Games strengthen regional integration within the Greater Bay Area. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Taipei's Ningxia Night Market, a traditional and popular food street, features decades-old family-run stalls offering classic Taiwanese dishes like oyster omelets and braised pork rice. The night market's culinary traditions are rooted in the Minnan region of mainland China, with dishes like oyster omelets (haili jian) originating from Fujian province. The market has participated in cross-strait cultural exchange events, including a visit to Shenzhen. The market attracts thousands of visitors daily, supporting hundreds of families and embodying a shared culinary heritage between Taiwan and mainland China.
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Summary: The "Ceramic 100" project, initiated by organizations including the China Artists Association and the Jingdezhen Municipal Government, aims to cultivate young talent in ceramics by providing training and linking them with workshops and experts. The project addresses the need for designers to better connect traditional culture with modern design, focusing on innovation in art, design, and technology. The program involves 100 participants with various backgrounds and expertise, encouraging cross-disciplinary learning to promote new perspectives in design and industry. The project seeks to promote Chinese ceramic culture on the global stage by enabling the creation of world-class brands. The "Ceramic 100" project, through its educational program, is looking to promote the use of modern technology to enhance traditional Chinese ceramic production.
Summary: This article discusses the concept of "decoration" in Chinese art and its evolution, emphasizing its connection to aesthetics, cultural identity, and service to the people. It highlights the contributions of artists from the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University (formerly Central Academy of Arts and Design) and their pursuit of national image design through "form." The article argues that "decoration" and "formal beauty" should evolve to meet the growing spiritual and cultural needs of the people, and that art, science, and technology should be integrated to create a contemporary aesthetic. The author advocates for a "decoration view" and "formal beauty" that aligns with the present era. There is no mention of the United States or US-China relations in this article.
Summary: This article discusses the representation of various sports in traditional Chinese paintings and their connection to modern athletic events at the National Games. It highlights sports like archery, Cuju (ancient football), wrestling, and dragon boat racing, tracing their historical roots and evolution. The article emphasizes that while the forms and rules of these sports have changed over time, the underlying pursuit of strength, skill, and teamwork remains consistent. It contrasts the Chinese artistic focus on the rhythm and spirit of sports with the Western emphasis on muscular depiction. The paintings serve as a testament to the enduring spirit of Chinese sports.
Summary: The China (Hangzhou) International Biennial of Art and Technology, held during the Liangzhu Forum, focuses on the theme of "Heaven, Earth, Human, Machine," showcasing works from over 20 countries exploring the evolving cultural landscape in the context of technological advancement. The exhibition, divided into four sections, emphasizes the dialogue between art and science, highlighting themes such as human-machine connection, ecological reconstruction, and philosophical inquiries into technology's role. Some works also encourage critical reflection on technology ethics and the essence of human existence. The exhibition aims to spark a dialogue between humanities and technology, where technology is shifting from being a “recorder” of cultural heritage to an “activator” of cultural life.
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Summary: The article discusses the homogenization of styles in contemporary Chinese calligraphy, attributing it to a superficial understanding of the art's underlying principles and a lack of cultural cultivation among creators. It argues that a deeper study of traditional calligraphy and broader artistic literacy are necessary to foster individual styles and prevent derivative works. The piece emphasizes the importance of mastering traditional techniques before developing a unique approach and calls for a balance between adhering to established norms and incorporating personal expression. Ultimately, the article advocates for a more profound engagement with traditional culture and a broader artistic perspective to revitalize contemporary calligraphy. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This brief blurb provides an email address (msfk@peopledaily.cn) for submissions to a particular section, alongside a graphic design credit to Cai Huawei. There is no discussion of specific political events, officials, or U.S.-China relations, rendering a detailed summary impossible. The content is purely logistical, indicating where to send manuscripts and who designed the accompanying graphic.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京) November 15th: The 22nd issue of "Qiushi" magazine, to be published on November 16th, will feature an important article by Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), President of the People's Republic of China (国家主席), and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (中央军委), entitled "Develop New Quality Productive Forces According to Local Conditions." This is an excerpt of important discourses by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) from September 2023 to April 2025.
The article emphasizes that new quality productive forces are driven by innovation, breaking away from traditional economic growth models and paths of productive force development, possessing high-technology, high-efficiency, and high-quality characteristics, and conforming to the advanced productive force state of the new development concept. It is born from revolutionary breakthroughs in technology, innovative allocation of production factors, and in-depth transformation and upgrading of industries. It takes the leap in laborers, means of labor, objects of labor, and their optimized combination as its basic connotation, and the substantial increase in total factor productivity as its core symbol. Its characteristic is innovation, its key is quality, and its essence is advanced productive forces.
The article points out that technological innovation and industrial innovation are the basic paths for developing new quality productive forces. Technological innovation can spawn new industries, new models, and new momentum, and is the core element for developing new quality productive forces. To grasp technological innovation, we must focus on building a modern industrial system, both producing more scientific and technological achievements and transforming them into tangible productive forces. To grasp industrial innovation, we must firmly adhere to the foundation of the real economy, and insist on simultaneously promoting the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries and opening up new tracks for strategic emerging industries and future industries. To grasp the integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, we must build platforms, improve systems and mechanisms, strengthen the innovation subject status of enterprises, and seamlessly connect the innovation chain and the industrial chain.
The article points out that it is necessary to resolutely eliminate the systemic and institutional drawbacks that affect and restrict high-quality development, and improve the relations of production that are more compatible with new quality productive forces. Strengthen the institutional supply in new fields and new tracks, and promote the aggregation of various advanced production factors towards the development of new quality productive forces. Improve the national innovation system, stimulate the vitality of various innovation entities, continue to exert efforts in strengthening basic research and improving original innovation capabilities, and seize the time to tackle key core technologies and cutting-edge technologies. Clear the bottlenecks and obstacles that affect and restrict comprehensive innovation, coordinate and promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, and consolidate the foundational and strategic support for the development of new quality productive forces.
The article emphasizes that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, we must place the development of new quality productive forces according to local conditions in a more prominent strategic position, take technological innovation as the lead and the real economy as the foundation, and accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system. All localities must adhere to starting from reality, and according to their local resource endowments, industrial foundations, scientific research conditions, etc., selectively promote the development of new industries, new models, and new momentum, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries that serve as the basic support for economic growth and employment income, and promote the smooth transition of new and old development momentum.
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Countless "one minutes" converge into the pulse of Shanghai's openness.
At the Yangshan Port (洋山港) automated terminal, in one minute, hundreds of containers are precisely moved by bridge cranes, and goods are shipped from here to all parts of the world.
In the trading hall of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (上海期货交易所), in one minute, "Shanghai prices" for natural rubber, copper, crude oil, and other commodities are constantly generated, demonstrating a strong global resource allocation capability.
At Terminal 2 of Pudong Airport (浦东机场), Irina, a Russian girl, completes her tax refund in one minute, exclaiming, "It's so convenient!"
In 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Shanghai: "As the forefront of China's reform and opening up and an international metropolis deeply connected to the world, Shanghai must comprehensively deepen reform and opening up at a higher starting point and enhance its development momentum and competitiveness." In April 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out when he presided over a symposium on economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period in some provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in Shanghai: "We must unswervingly do our own things well and unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world."
Bearing in mind the earnest entrustment, Shanghai is steadily promoting institutional opening-up, taking rule alignment as a breakthrough, and striving to build a new system of a higher-level open economy.
Open Shanghai, opening a window to connect the world.
Coffee beans from more than 60 countries gather here; nearly one out of every two cups of coffee in Shanghai uses beans from here. Wines from more than 40 countries are neatly arranged, and merchants raise their glasses to taste them. In the live broadcast base, anchors are promoting new overseas products... Relying on the spillover effect of the China International Import Expo (进博会), the Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Center (虹桥品汇), a year-round display and trading platform, is like a "world supermarket." More than 6,000 brands and 85,000 CIIE-featured products from more than 120 countries and regions are permanently on the shelves, with a transaction volume of more than 30 billion yuan last year.
Foreign capital finds development opportunities in Shanghai. Standard Chartered Bank regards China as the focus of its development. In Shanghai, it has not only participated in a series of projects such as Bond Connect and Swap Connect, but has also become the first foreign bank approved to participate in China's treasury bond futures trading. Yang Jing (杨京), Vice President of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Co., Ltd. (渣打银行（中国）有限公司), said: "Our strategy has always followed China's development."
80,000 foreign-funded enterprises have settled in Shanghai. Shanghai attracts more than 1/10 of the actual utilized foreign capital in the country. Foreign-funded enterprises contribute about 1/3 of the city's tax revenue, about 1/4 of the regional GDP, and about 1/5 of the employment.
Giant ships at sea, flights in the air, crowds on the streets, flowing funds... Shanghai has become a window for "China's door to opening up will not be closed, but will only open wider and wider."
Open Shanghai, building a base to go to the world.
At the Haitong International Automotive Terminal (海通国际汽车码头) in the Waigaoqiao Port Area (外高桥港区), ships berth, and traffic flows like a tide, with nearly 10,000 vehicles filling an ocean-going giant ship. In the first three quarters of this year, automobile exports here increased by 14.2% year-on-year, and new energy vehicles accounted for more than 60%.
In 2024, the container throughput of Shanghai Port (上海港) exceeded 50 million TEUs, becoming the world's first port to exceed the 50 million mark, with efficiency so fast that "goods are shipped in the morning and on board in the evening."
In Zhangjiang (张江), Pudong (浦东), Keenon Robotics (擎朗智能) is busy letting its robots "go overseas." The products that were originally well-received in China once had poor sales overseas. Li Tong (李通), the founder and CEO of the company, summarized the experience, "We re-observe and adjust: reduce the size, change the style, optimize the technology..." After repeated changes, we finally gained market recognition. Behind the success is Shanghai's reliance on the complete industrial chain of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), which allows companies to have more room for trial and error and rapid product iteration.
In Huaqin Technology Co., Ltd. (华勤技术股份有限公司), the workshop is brightly lit. As an ODM (original design manufacturer), their products are exported globally. Li Yutao (李玉桃), Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Directors of the company, said: "In the past, it was manufacturing going overseas, but now it is research and development going overseas. We have more than 10 R&D centers around the world, but Shanghai is always the starting point." The open environment allows them to connect with the latest needs of the world and also give back to the upgrading of domestic industries.
In Putuo District (普陀区), Schneider Electric's factory is running at high speed. Parts come from all over the world, and orders serve the world. This is not only a production base, but also an "incubation base." Green intelligent manufacturing, carbon emission monitoring, and energy efficiency management, a batch of globally launched solutions are first implemented in Shanghai and then promoted to the world.
Multinational companies are also transforming. Jiang Jian (蒋健), Vice President of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs of Bosch China and the Asia Pacific region, said: "Now many innovative technologies are going out from China to feed back to Europe, which is becoming a trend."
Open Shanghai, building a high ground for institutional opening-up.
At Nangang Terminal (南港码头), a ro-ro ship is steadily berthed, and a batch of electric vehicles about to be exported are driven into the cabin in sequence. The enterprise fills in the "released directly" self-declaration, and the goods directly enter and exit the Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone (洋山特殊综合保税区).
At the Shanghai Data Exchange (上海数据交易所), data has become a new "commodity" for trading. It has built a rule system for cross-border data transactions, and the transaction volume in the first half of this year has exceeded 3 billion yuan.
Strengthen "border" docking, focus on the liberalization and facilitation of trade in goods, services, digital trade and investment, and implement a greater degree of stress testing. The overall operation time of international transit consolidation has been reduced by 50%, and the proportion of international transit consolidation goods in Yangshan Port (洋山港) has been significantly increased.
Strengthen "post-border" docking, and deepen regulatory reforms in the fields of green and low-carbon, intellectual property protection, etc. The "Benchmarking Reform Special Window" of the government procurement cloud platform has implemented more than 3,000 procurement projects, and public service state-owned enterprises have been included in the benchmarking reform to create a fair, transparent, and predictable business environment.
A larger platform is being built. The new special type of "Oriental Hub International Business Cooperation Zone" (东方枢纽国际商务合作区) is exploring the expansion of the "first-line liberalization, second-line control" system from goods to natural persons, creating international business exchanges, exhibitions, and training functions, and the pilot start-up area will be closed and operated by the end of this year.
In July this year, the State Council issued a notice on doing a good job in replicating and promoting the pilot measures for comprehensively aligning with international high-standard economic and trade rules and promoting high-level institutional opening-up in free trade pilot zones, replicating and promoting 77 pilot measures in the Shanghai Free Trade Pilot Zone (上海自贸试验区). The "fine seeds" of the system take root and sprout here, and then spread throughout the country.
"Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's earnest entrustment, Shanghai adheres to taking the major national strategic tasks as the traction, comprehensively and vigorously promotes original reforms and leading opening-up, and accelerates the formation of a policy and system system with international competitiveness," said Gong Zheng (龚正), Mayor of Shanghai (上海市市长).
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Dances shine, applause thunders. On the evening of November 14th, the large-scale indoor immersive experience drama "Encounter Dunhuang (又见敦煌)", which is regularly performed in Dunhuang City (敦煌市), Gansu, received rave reviews.
Magnifying the "flow" of performing arts to create "retention" of tourists. Since the beginning of this year, the Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (甘肃省文化和旅游厅) has launched a series of brand activities such as "Traveling Gansu with Art," and held more than 20 large-scale series of activities and more than 60 artistic performances. In the first 10 months of this year, the province received a total of 457 million tourists, generating tourism spending of 359.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.1% and 13.3% respectively.
In September 2024, during his inspection in Gansu, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Promote the deep integration of culture and tourism, and build the cultural tourism industry into a pillar industry." The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal puts forward the need to promote the deep integration of culture and tourism, vigorously develop the cultural tourism industry, and empower economic and social development with culture.
To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, Gansu is intensifying its efforts to build a new pattern of integrated cultural tourism development across the region, and promote the high-quality development of cultural undertakings and cultural industries such as cultural heritage protection, cultural tourism brand building, and the creation of artistic masterpieces.
Resources are revitalized—
As night falls, the Jiayuguan Pass (嘉峪关关城) is brilliantly illuminated. The night tour light show "Jiayuguan Pass Under Heaven (天下嘉峪关)" uses the original site of the pass as a carrier, employing laser projection, live performances, and other forms to attract many tourists.
Climb the pass during the day and "appreciate" the Great Wall at night. "On the basis of strengthening protection, we actively develop and utilize Great Wall resources," said Zhao Shumin (赵淑敏), Director of the Jiayuguan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism (嘉峪关市文化和旅游局). Last year, the Jiayuguan cultural relics scenic spot received more than 3.79 million tourists, a year-on-year increase of 34.74%.
Focusing on cultural and natural heritage such as grotto temples, the Great Wall, ancient city sites, and ancient buildings, Gansu has successfully promoted more than 90 projects such as the creation of the Jiayuguan Great Wall National Cultural Relics Protection and Utilization Demonstration Zone. At the same time, it is accelerating the construction of the Hexi Corridor National Heritage Route (河西走廊国家遗产线路).
At the Dunhuang Seal Bureau (敦煌印局), collect exclusive seals; at the Dunhuang Porcelain Bureau (敦煌瓷局), knead and customize pottery... Gansu is promoting the transformation of the cultural tourism industry towards creative development, and has cultivated a total of 409 cultural and creative and intangible cultural heritage enterprises. In the first 10 months of this year, the sales of Gansu cultural and creative products reached 393 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29%.
More business formats—
Gansu's cultural tourism scenes continue to be "updated."
Technology upgrade. The immersive experience drama "Rhythmic Dunhuang (乐动敦煌)" uses holographic projection and other technologies to make the flying apsaras "dance."
Model innovation. Holding a paper pass, traverse the Jiayuguan Pass (嘉峪关关城) and experience the ancient fun of "passing through" to the Western Regions.
Cross-border integration. On the Mingsha Mountain (鸣沙山) and by the Crescent Moon Spring (月牙泉), listen to the "Ten Thousand People Stargazing Concert."
The "flow" of technology brings the "increase" of cultural tourism. At the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (酒泉卫星发射中心), watch the launch and experience astronaut training programs; at the Jinchang "Mars Base 1 (火星1号基地)," observe how hydroponic plants such as green peppers and eggplants grow in a simulated Martian environment...
Strengthening project support and cultivating industrial clusters, Gansu is carrying out the cultural tourism "attracting large, strong, and leading" action, and formulating a "three-year doubling" plan for cultural tourism enterprises. In the first 10 months of this year, the province implemented a total of 634 key cultural tourism projects, completing an investment of 21.329 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.39%; 853 investment promotion activities were carried out, and 469 cultural tourism projects were signed, with a contract value of 68.132 billion yuan.
Villages become prosperous—
Jiayuguan Village (嘉峪关村) in Jiayuguan City (嘉峪关市), a few hundred meters away from the Jiayuguan Pass (嘉峪关关城), is quite popular. Rural cultural tourism-related industries have gathered 80% of the village's labor force, and last year the per capita income increased by about 9,800 yuan compared with 2019, reaching 30,827 yuan.
Villages become popular tourist destinations. Seventy percent of Gansu's tourism resources are concentrated in rural areas. Sit in a cave dwelling and taste "cave dwelling coffee," walk through tea gardens to experience tea picking and tea making... Gansu is cultivating "one village, one product" characteristic villages, and has built 30 rural tourism demonstration counties and 300 rural revitalization model villages for cultural tourism.
"Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, Gansu will adapt to local conditions and guide the situation, focus on creating rural tourism formats with distinctive Gansu elements, provide tourists with rich cultural experiences and diverse leisure and vacation products, further expand the space for retaining guests and consumption, and build the cultural tourism industry into a happy industry on the road to common prosperity, and promote the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside," said Hu Changsheng (胡昌升), Secretary of the Gansu Provincial Party Committee (甘肃省委书记).
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Expanding domestic demand is related to economic stability and economic security. It is not an expedient measure, but a strategic move." The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal suggests, "Lead new supply with new demand, create new demand with new supply, and promote a virtuous cycle of consumption and investment, supply and demand."
With action as the priority and striving for progress, Liuyang City (浏阳市), Hunan (湖南), the well-known "Hometown of Fireworks," takes expanding domestic demand as a key focus, implementing multiple measures to better leverage the driving force and stabilizing anchor role of domestic demand in economic growth.
Stimulating Greater Vitality in the Consumer Market
"Come to Liuyang (浏阳) and enjoy a dazzling fireworks display." Since February 2023, Liuyang (浏阳) has held over 140 creative fireworks displays, attracting nearly 8 million tourists, with over 90% coming from outside the area.
According to preliminary statistics, Liuyang's (浏阳) creative fireworks displays have driven over 20 billion yuan in consumption, boosting growth across the entire consumption chain, including eating, accommodation, transportation, tourism, shopping, and entertainment. In the first 10 months of this year, Liuyang (浏阳) received over 40 million tourists, generating nearly 41 billion yuan in tourism revenue, ranking among the "Top 100 Counties in National County Tourism Comprehensive Strength."
"Small bridges, flowing water, and idyllic scenery are breathtaking." Liu Ye (刘烨), a tourist from Jiangxi (江西) driving to the Man and Vine Natural Aesthetics Manor in Chongchong Town (枨冲镇), Liuyang (浏阳), said.
Cultural and tourism consumption is becoming a new growth point in the market. Liuyang (浏阳) guides enterprises to increase immersive design and diversified business formats, promoting the upgrading of cultural and tourism supply. In Liuyang (浏阳), the tourism experience is further enriched, and more and more people are coming to experience "slow living."
Culture and tourism ignite new consumption vitality.
At noon, a long queue forms outside a steamed dish restaurant in Liuyang (浏阳). "Business is very good. During holidays, some tourists line up at the store as early as 10 a.m.," said He Yang (何阳), the restaurant's founder.
Business format integration is an important way to innovate supply. In Liuyang (浏阳), diversified business formats such as homestays and catering are developing synergistically.
"We insist on synergistic efforts and dynamic balance on both the supply and demand sides, deeply expanding the cultural and tourism consumption chain of watching romantic fireworks, viewing exciting events, tasting authentic steamed dishes, and staying in boutique homestays, constantly enriching cultural and tourism consumption formats and scenarios, stimulating greater vitality in the consumer market, and better meeting people's needs for a better life," said Xiao Zhengbo (肖正波), member of the Standing Committee of the Changsha (长沙) Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Liuyang (浏阳) Municipal Party Committee.
Expanding Effective Investment Space
In the evening, the newly renovated Liuyang Tongcheng Commercial Plaza (浏阳通程商业广场) is brightly lit and bustling with activity. This shopping mall, which opened in May 2009, once became deserted because it could not keep up with new consumer demands.
Last year, Tongcheng Commercial Plaza (通程商业广场) underwent an upgrade: investing 50 million yuan to transform it into a beautiful urban living center along the Liuyang River (浏阳河畔) suitable for residents to enjoy scenery, outdoor recreation, and fashionable shopping. "The newly renovated shopping environment and more than 50 Liuyang (浏阳) first stores have significantly increased the average daily traffic and greatly increased turnover. In just 5 months, revenue exceeded 90 million yuan," said Zhou Zhaoda (周兆达), chairman of Tongcheng Group (通程集团).
Building a magnetic field for development with a better environment. In 2006, Lens Technology (蓝思科技) settled in Liuyang Economic Development Zone (浏阳经开区) and has continuously increased investment over the past 19 years. Since its listing in 2015, the company has invested more than 20 billion yuan in research and development, and has obtained more than 2,200 authorized patents.
In the first 10 months of this year, Liuyang (浏阳) delivered a bright report card for investment promotion, with 115 new projects introduced in the city, with a total investment of 38.734 billion yuan.
Liuyang (浏阳) has introduced a series of targeted and valuable policy measures, such as the "Several Measures to Support the Development of Emerging Industries and Future Industries," the "Three-Year Action Plan to Promote High-Quality Development of the Industrial Chain," and the "Twenty Articles to Support College Students' Entrepreneurship," which have boosted confidence and added strength to the development of enterprises.
"Here, we can settle down and take root." said Guo Jishi (国记石), the person in charge of the Mingrui Pharmaceutical (明瑞制药) project. From taking root to vigorous development, Mingrui Pharmaceutical (明瑞制药) has invested three times in Liuyang Economic Development Zone (浏阳经开区), each time building a new factory, and the investment amount has increased from more than 100 million yuan for the first time to 1.02 billion yuan for the third time.
Continuously Releasing Consumption and Investment Potential
To stimulate potential consumption, Liuyang (浏阳) is seizing the opportunity to expand the scope of the "two new" policies, promoting the upgrading of consumption in areas such as automobiles, home appliances, and home furnishings, and cultivating and strengthening new types of consumption such as the first-release economy and the night economy. To expand effective investment, Liuyang (浏阳) is carrying out the "Year of Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Investment Promotion" activities, improving the investment promotion mechanism, and strengthening project tracking and accountability.
Arriving at the production workshop of Changsha Yongchang Vehicle Parts Co., Ltd. (长沙永昌车辆零部件有限公司) in Liuyang Economic Development Zone (浏阳经开区), a busy scene comes into view. With its stepless sealing strip product, the company was selected as one of the fourth batch of Hunan (湖南) Province's manufacturing single champion enterprises.
Since the beginning of this year, Liuyang (浏阳) has been implementing the industrial chain progressive cultivation project. As of September, the output value of 10 key industrial chains exceeded 130 billion yuan, an increase of 11.8% year-on-year. The output value (revenue) of the electronic information, green food, new energy and auto parts, and intelligent equipment manufacturing industrial chains all achieved double-digit growth.
"Our country has the significant advantage of a super-large-scale market. The consumer market is still growing and expanding, and the investment demand brought about by the rapid development of new industrialization, informatization, urbanization, and agricultural modernization is vast. Looking to the future, we have a solid guarantee, full confidence, and full enthusiasm to comprehensively expand domestic demand," said Xiao Zhengbo (肖正波).
Return to TopThis newspaper's Zhuhai (珠海) report on November 15th (Reporter He Linping (贺林平)) - Starting from 00:00 on November 15th, the "Guangdong Vehicles Heading South" policy was officially implemented, further advancing the interconnection and intercommunication of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Eligible Guangdong private car owners can drive through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) Zhuhai (珠海) highway port to enter the Hong Kong port's automated parking lot. On the same day, the first batch of approved vehicles passed through the "one-stop" inspection channel, undergoing vehicle body inspection, facial recognition, fingerprint comparison, etc., and completed customs clearance procedures in less than a minute.
In order to further facilitate the customs clearance of mainland vehicles, the Zhuhai (珠海) General Station of the Immigration Inspection actively researched and optimized the filing and inspection process, promoted the realization of automatic online completion of vehicle and driver filing procedures, and helped complete the "one-stop" system upgrade and transformation project of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) Zhuhai (珠海) highway port.
In the seven years since the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥), more than 93.4 million passengers have traveled between the three regions via the bridge's Zhuhai (珠海) highway port, with a cumulative total of 19.5 million vehicles, and the average annual growth rate of passenger and vehicle traffic has exceeded 16% and 45% respectively. With the successive implementation of the "Macao Vehicles Heading North" and "Hong Kong Vehicles Heading North" policies, more and more Hong Kong and Macao residents are choosing to drive "northward" for cross-border consumption, tourism, work, etc., and the daily traffic volume of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) has reached a maximum of 28,000 vehicles.
According to relevant arrangements, the "Guangdong Vehicles Heading South" policy to enter the Hong Kong urban area will be officially implemented on December 23.
Return to TopOn November 15th, in the sea about 0.4 kilometers offshore from Haiyan (海盐), Hangzhou Bay (杭州湾), Zhejiang (浙江), a 626-ton steel beam was precisely erected onto the No. 8 main pier under the hoisting of a floating crane ship. This marks the beginning of the steel beam erection for the North Navigation Channel Bridge of the Hangzhou Bay (杭州湾) Sea-Crossing Railway Bridge, and the bridge officially enters the upper structure construction stage. The Hangzhou Bay (杭州湾) Sea-Crossing Railway Bridge is the controlling project of the Nantong (南通)-Ningbo (宁波) High-Speed Railway in Jiangsu (江苏) to Zhejiang (浙江), with a total length of 29.2 kilometers.
The picture shows the steel beam erection site of the North Navigation Channel Bridge of the Hangzhou Bay (杭州湾) Sea-Crossing Railway Bridge on that day.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi (黄宗治) photo
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Reader Concerns
My mother is an elderly person with disabilities. My husband and I take turns caring for her, and we are gradually feeling overwhelmed. We would like to hire a caregiver to look after my mother, but we are worried that some caregivers' experience and abilities may not meet our requirements. Are there any targeted policies to cultivate more elderly care talents?
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal states: "Actively respond to the aging of the population and improve the policy mechanism for the coordinated development of elderly care services and industries."
Strengthening the supply of elderly care talents and improving the care capacity of skilled elderly care service personnel are crucial for actively responding to the aging of the population, meeting the high-quality elderly care service needs of the vast elderly population, and promoting the high-quality development of elderly care services.
As of the end of 2024, the elderly population aged 60 and above in China reached 310 million, showing a growing trend. At the same time, with the economic and social development of China, the demand for elderly care services is becoming more diverse, urgently requiring more talents to join the elderly care service industry, and also putting forward higher requirements for the knowledge update, ability and quality of skilled elderly care service personnel.
How can the supply of elderly care talents better meet the demand?
Strengthen policy guidance to ensure the supply of talents. In recent years, policy documents such as the "Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Deepening the Reform and Development of Elderly Care Services" have proposed to strengthen the construction of elderly care service talent teams and increase vocational skills training and pre-job training for elderly care workers and elderly ability assessors. The Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部), together with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部), organized and carried out the training and promotion action for elderly care service talents, and the "Implementation Plan for Special Training of Skilled Elderly Care Service Talents" was issued, focusing on key employment groups who are willing to engage in elderly care service work, family members of disabled elderly people, and front-line on-the-job skilled personnel of elderly care service institutions, etc., and plans to use 3 years to train about 1.5 million elderly care service skilled talents such as elderly care workers and elderly ability assessors. At present, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部) is working with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) to promote the establishment of a vocational qualification system for elderly care service providers.
Unblock career development channels to retain talents. In March of this year, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) jointly issued the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Promotion of Vocational Skill Level Identification for Skilled Elderly Care Service Talents," proposing to establish and improve a working mechanism for vocational skill level identification for skilled elderly care service talents, focusing on elderly care workers. At the same time, guide local areas to establish and improve the entry subsidy and post allowance system for elderly care workers, gradually establish a system for determining care prices based on vocational skill level and working years, and continuously enhance the professional attractiveness of elderly care workers.
In the next step, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部) will work with relevant departments to do a good job in guiding the training and vocational skill level identification of skilled elderly care service talents, developing training materials, etc.; and in combination with development needs, start the revision of the national vocational skill standards for elderly care workers in due course to further standardize the ability requirements of skilled elderly care service talents.
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The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal suggests "strengthening the principal position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation." In Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南) Province, there is an old enterprise, "over 60 years old," that once produced the first batch of synthetic diamonds in New China. Today, the enterprise focuses on industrial needs, continuously exerts efforts in innovation, constantly advances into new tracks, and fully embodies the principal position of scientific and technological innovation.
——Editor
Walking into the courtyard at No. 121 Wutong Street (梧桐街) in Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南) Province, a hinged cubic press stands in the park. More than 60 years ago, the first batch of synthetic diamonds in New China was quenched from the heavy steel cavity. This "meritorious press," as a witness to the development of China's superhard material industry, is preserved at its research and development site after retirement—Zhengzhou Research Institute for Abrasives & Grinding Co., Ltd. (郑州磨料磨具磨削研究所有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Sanmo Institute (三磨所)").
"Teeth are the hardest part of the human body. The diamond synthesized by this big guy is the sharpest 'tooth' in the industrial field." Wang Guangzu (王光祖), a 92-year-old veteran employee of Sanmo Institute (三磨所), couldn't help but sigh as he stroked the steel body.
After the founding of New China, the nascent industrial field urgently needed a large number of diamonds. In order to break the Western blockade, Sanmo Institute (三磨所), approved by the former Ministry of the First Machine Building Industry (原国家第一机械工业部), was given the mission of independently developing "diamond drills."
"Our task project code was 121, which is also the origin of the company's factory address number. I studied chemical engineering, and I didn't even know what a diamond looked like at first. Everyone was transferred from various fields to achieve the 'from 0 to 1' breakthrough in superhard materials." As a key member of the project team, Wang Guangzu (王光祖) still remembers that winter night in 1963: accompanied by a loud noise from inside the press, after more than 30 experiments, China's first synthetic diamond was successfully produced.
In 1965, Sanmo Institute (三磨所) participated in the development of the first cubic press, and the domestic diamond achieved mass production; in 1966, the first cubic boron nitride was successfully developed, and the puzzle of the two superhard materials was completed... Today, China's annual output of synthetic diamonds accounts for about 95% of the world's total.
Inside the production workshop, giant presses are neatly arranged, and multiple data are displayed on the monitoring platform data screen. As the hydraulic system hums, six thick top hammers slowly close. Inside the calm steel shell, carbon raw materials are undergoing high temperature and high pressure, and then diamonds are formed.
"This is the new type of cubic press we developed, with a larger cylinder diameter, higher performance, and longer life." Lao Tao (鲁涛), a veteran employee born in the 1960s who just retired last year, said with pride, "The press is constantly upgraded, and the company's business segments are also constantly expanding."
On his first day of work in 1981, Lu Tao (鲁涛) was taken to the workshop by his master to learn the essentials of press operation. At that time, he only knew that diamonds were very expensive: "1 gram (5 carats) was enough for my salary for 1 month." The master said that to make diamonds play a greater role, they must also be made into grinding tools such as grinding wheels.
Superhard material products have long been used as traditional abrasives and cutting tools, serving the mechanical industry. After the reform and opening up, new demands emerged, and Sanmo Institute (三磨所) also began to embrace the market and try to change.
"The transformation of the old factory was very difficult. Especially in the 1990s, when scientific research institutes were restructured, we became enterprises responsible for our own profits and losses." Lu Tao (鲁涛) recalled that at that time, there was a shortage of scientific research funds, employees' wages were reduced, and technical backbones were lost. "Walking in the workshop, all I heard was a continuous sigh."
Soon, Sanmo Institute (三磨所) adjusted its development positioning, aimed at the booming automotive and electronic information fields, and began to seek breakthroughs in new tracks.
"In the early stage of the transformation, the institute determined that ceramic bond cubic boron nitride grinding wheels should be a specialized product. At that time, there were no high-speed grinders available in China, and the institute did not have the grinding test conditions." Lu Tao (鲁涛) said that they had to run to other provinces and do experiments on equipment modified by customers. "The grinding wheel products weighed more than 20 kilograms. Fearing bumps during transportation, everyone took turns carrying them on the train. If the experiment failed, they would return to the institute in disgrace to summarize."
Relying on this momentum, Sanmo Institute's (三磨所) ultra-high-speed grinding wheels kept up with the pace of the industry, not only achieving domestic substitution, but also entering the production lines of internationally renowned car companies. Today, the processing of precision parts such as automotive engine power assemblies, gearboxes, steering systems, and braking systems can all find the presence of superhard materials.
From the vector engines of major national instruments to the mobile phone chips for information processing; from the transmission crankshafts of large ships to the medical cutting tools as thin as hair... The "industrial teeth" that have long been used in the mechanical field are "meshing" in many emerging fields explored by mankind.
"The more strategic emerging industries are, the more likely they are to encounter 'bottlenecks.' It is the mission of our generation of young scientific researchers to break through the barriers in the field of superhard materials." Said Wang Shuai (王帅), national model worker and director of the Ultra-Precision Machining Technology Research Office of Sanmo Institute (三磨所).
In the past two years, domestic humanoid robots have attracted much attention. Wang Shuai (王帅) and his colleagues have found a new market in key components such as robot "joints": the internal gears used in humanoid robots are mostly soft tooth surfaces with low hardness, and traditional processing techniques can hardly balance accuracy and efficiency. "The hardness and accuracy of the tooth surface directly affect whether the robot's 'joints' can be smoothly and effortlessly driven in the reverse direction. If it is made into a hard tooth surface, it can also improve the service life of the 'joints.'"
Last year, Wang Shuai's (王帅) team successfully applied for a national-level scientific research project to develop precision superhard abrasives for the processing of humanoid robot "joints." Because the shape of the abrasive is extremely complex and the accuracy requirement is at the micron level, Wang Shuai (王帅) described the difficulty of its research and development as no less than "embroidering" on a strand of hair—and embroidering "flowers" with consistent accuracy on dozens of strands of hair, otherwise each tooth would be unusable. After hard work, the team has completed the upgrading and transformation of machine tool software and hardware, and has broken through the micron-level dressing technology of multi-tooth precision superhard abrasives in the laboratory.
In recent years, the application fields of synthetic diamonds have also expanded from industrial materials to functional materials and consumer products. In the diamond brand exhibition cabinet of Sanmo Institute (三磨所), cultured diamond products such as brooches and diamond rings are dazzling.
"Diamond is the hardest substance in nature, and it is nurtured through thousands of磨万击 (qiān mó wàn jī - "thousands of grindings and strikes," referring to enduring many hardships and setbacks). What is harder than diamond is our determination to overcome difficulties." Standing next to the "meritorious press" that has experienced more than 60 years of wind and rain, Wang Guangzu's (王光祖) words are full of determination.
By: 刘明耀
On the Mohs hardness scale, human tooth enamel has a hardness of 7 to 8, while diamond has the highest level of 10, hence it is called a superhard material. It can process hard materials, cut tiny and precise chips, and drill kilometers deep into rock formations, making it an indestructible "industrial tooth."
In the 1990s, due to various factors, the Third Grinding Wheel Institute's (三磨所) products, technologies, and industrialization capabilities that truly adapted to the market were severely insufficient, and it can be said that it fell into a trough. Developing new products with high technical content, high added value, and strong market competitiveness became the top priority of the entire institute.
From serving as the Director's Assistant in 1999 and being appointed as Chief Engineer in 2000, I was fortunate to witness a period of transformation at the Third Grinding Wheel Institute (三磨所). We adjusted the salaries of R&D personnel to 1.2 times that of management personnel, formulated scientific research management methods that quickly responded to the market, and also introduced a series of mechanisms to encourage R&D innovation. Everyone was not only satisfied with breakthroughs in laboratory technology, but the service field also expanded from a single mechanical field to multiple emerging fields.
In early 1999, we learned that a large domestic electronics company had a need for ultra-thin grinding wheels, requiring a thin slice thickness of 0.14 mm. At that time, only developed countries such as the United States had production capacity, and the thinnest domestic product could only reach 0.5 mm. Under extremely difficult conditions, the institute went through stages such as technical pre-research, sample development, and pilot batch production, and successfully developed a complete set of manufacturing technologies, achieving domestic substitution. Today, the thinnest of the Third Grinding Wheel Institute's (三磨所) thin-slice products is 0.04 mm.
Looking back on the more than 60-year history of the Third Grinding Wheel Institute (三磨所), technological innovation is undoubtedly the primary driving force leading development. Aiming at emerging fields, we expect young people to constantly break through themselves and help China achieve greater achievements in the field of superhard materials.
(The author is the former Chief Engineer of the Third Grinding Wheel Institute (三磨所), interviewed and compiled by Zhang Wenhao (张文豪), a reporter from this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 丁怡婷
According to the China Meteorological Administration (中央气象台), it is expected that from November 15th to 17th, affected by the cold wave, northern and central-eastern regions of China will experience a significant temperature drop from west to east and from north to south. Around the 18th, the 0-degree Celsius line will move southward to the southern part of Jiangsu and Anhui provinces to the northern part of Hubei province. This is also the first large-scale cold wave weather affecting China since the second half of this year. What is the energy security situation for this heating season?
On November 15th, the natural gas production of China's largest natural gas production base, China National Petroleum Corporation Changqing Oilfield (中国石油长庆油田), increased to 135 million cubic meters, an increase of more than 3 million cubic meters compared to the beginning of the month. Just a few days ago, China's largest gas storage facility, Xinjiang Oilfield Hutubi Gas Storage (新疆油田呼图壁储气库), "opened its warehouse to release grain," with more than 5 million cubic meters of natural gas flowing into the pipeline network, reaching thousands of households.
"The total natural gas supply and peak gas consumption are generally guaranteed for this heating season." According to relevant officials from the National Energy Administration (国家能源局), the overall supply and demand of natural gas this year is generally stable, and the situation is steadily improving. Domestic gas production will achieve a stable increase of more than 10 billion cubic meters for nine consecutive years, the import of pipeline gas on land will increase steadily, and the flexible regulation and peak supply capacity of the "national network" will be further enhanced. Underground gas storage facilities have overfulfilled their annual gas injection tasks and entered winter fully stocked.
Looking at geothermal heating, China Petrochemical Corporation (中国石化) has fully launched its geothermal heating service for this winter, providing clean heating for more than 1.2 million households. This heating season, China Petrochemical Corporation's geothermal heating capacity has been further improved, currently reaching 126 million square meters, a record high, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 6.2 million tons per year.
In terms of coal, since October, the national average daily scheduled coal production has remained at a relatively high level of more than 12 million tons, and the coal storage available days for unified dispatch power plants is about 35 days. The National Energy Administration (国家能源局) will continue to track the changing trends of key indicators such as coal production, imports, and demand to effectively ensure the demand for power coal.
In terms of electricity, from 2022 to 2025, China's rain belt and ice cover will gradually move northward, increasing the possibility of large-scale icing disasters on transmission lines in winter in North China and Northeast China. In Beijing (北京), the formal heating season began on November 15th. The maximum load on the power grid this heating season is expected to reach 29 million kilowatts, an increase of more than 8% compared to the historical maximum load in winter, of which the heating load accounts for about 46.55%. The power department has formulated adjustment measures for the operation mode of the power grid, focusing on the newly added "coal-to-electricity" load, and optimizing the layout of ice observation stations and tension sensor monitoring in areas prone to icing, achieving full coverage of monitoring for 66 lines prone to icing.
Relevant officials from the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) stated that they will strengthen the coordination and connection between coal production, transportation, storage, and demand to ensure a stable price, high quality, and sufficient quantity of power coal supply. They will guide and urge relevant local authorities and power companies to improve their emergency response capabilities to cope with emergency situations and extreme cold waves, rain, snow, and ice disasters, and to promptly repair and restore power.
Return to TopAccording to reports from the 5th China Population and Development Forum, our country currently has 4.73 childcare slots for infants and toddlers under 3 years old per thousand people, exceeding the "14th Five-Year Plan" target of 4.5 slots per thousand people by 2025.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China has vigorously promoted the construction of a childcare service system. At present, there are 126,000 childcare service institutions, providing a total of 6.657 million childcare slots. In recent years, China has introduced a series of fertility support policies and measures to promote the construction of a fertility-friendly society. In terms of service support, the work of painless childbirth has been fully promoted, the maternal and infant safety action has been continuously carried out, and the construction of pediatrics has been strengthened. In terms of economic support, a childcare subsidy system has been established and implemented. At present, there have been more than 31.7 million applications, and various places have successively started issuing childcare subsidies in mid-November 2025.
Return to TopOn November 13th, in Hebei Village (荷陂村), Zhongzhou Township (中洲乡), Zhangshu City (樟树市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), construction workers seized the sunny weather to build farmland irrigation canals, presenting a busy scene in the fields.
Currently, it is a favorable period for water conservancy construction. Various regions are organizing personnel to accelerate the construction of water conservancy infrastructure such as reservoir reinforcement, comprehensive river management, farmland irrigation canals, and damaged water project repairs, to lay a solid foundation for next year's agricultural production and flood control and drought resistance.
Photo by Zhou Liang (周亮) (China Photo)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on November 15th (Reporter Zhu Jun (朱隽)) - The reporter learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) that China's first thousand-ton-level, low-grade, super-large gold deposit—the Dadonggou Gold Mine (大东沟金矿)—has recently been successfully explored in Liaoning Province (辽宁省). The mine has now passed the economic feasibility study for development and utilization, and the expected benefits are good.
As the largest single gold deposit discovered since the founding of New China, the mine has proven gold ore reserves of 2.586 billion tons, gold metal reserves of 1444.49 tons, and an average grade of 0.56 grams/ton. It is another super-large, low-grade open-pit gold mine after the large open-pit mine in the western section of the northern margin of the North China landmass and the large open-pit mine in the western Zhejiang-western Fujian metallogenic belt that has been mined out. During the mineral exploration process, the project successfully installed a frequency conversion device in the phyllite area for the first time, realizing dynamic regulation of drilling speed and pressure based on lithological hardness, and comprehensively applied three-dimensional modeling technology to display the occurrence state of the ore body, pioneering a domestic "short-cycle, high-quality" gold mine exploration precedent. The implementation of this project not only further strengthens the country's strategic reserves of gold resources, but also provides a successful example for deep and peripheral mineral exploration in the original resource base.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on November 15th (Reporter Lin Lili (林丽鹂)) - The State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) released the "Internet Platform Anti-Monopoly Compliance Guidelines (Draft for Comment)" on the 15th, soliciting public opinions from society.
Internet platforms have significant network effects, involving multiple entities such as platform operators, in-platform operators, consumers, and employees. Platform operators possess certain management attributes and influence the platform's competitive ecosystem through platform rules, data, algorithms, and technical means. Once engaged in exclusionary or restrictive competitive behavior, it will harm the interests of multiple parties. The formulation of guidelines is conducive to helping platform operators accurately identify, assess, and prevent anti-monopoly compliance risks, further clarify behavioral boundaries, stabilize market expectations, and boost development confidence.
In order to help platform operators better identify anti-monopoly compliance risks and enhance the readability and vividness of the provisions, the guidelines combine anti-monopoly regulatory and law enforcement experience, listing eight types of risks for platform operators in an exemplary manner: algorithmic collusion between platforms, organizing assistance for in-platform operators to reach monopoly agreements, unfair high prices on platforms, sales below cost on platforms, blocking and shielding, "choose one of two" behavior, "lowest price on the entire network," and differential treatment on platforms. Platform operators are encouraged to combine the risk examples listed in the guidelines to proactively conduct risk assessment and self-inspection, and avoid the anti-monopoly compliance risks mentioned in the examples.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王欣悦
"These are our selenium-rich products from Jiangjin (江津). Everyone can try them. You can place an order directly by scanning the QR code." Recently, more than 30 enterprises from Jiangjin District (江津区), Chongqing (重庆) brought more than 100 products to a promotion conference in Beijing (北京). Through "offline experience + online reach," they achieved a contract value of more than 320 million yuan in 5 days.
After experiencing the products on-site, consumers continue to place orders and repurchase on e-commerce platforms. The "experience attraction" of offline promotion continues to be released online. "After the promotion conference, the sales of pepper increased by 40%, and the sales of rice candy increased by 600%." Liao Senwen (廖森闻), the e-commerce work director of the Jiangjin District (江津区) Commerce Committee, introduced that in recent years, Jiangjin (江津) has comprehensively integrated e-commerce platforms, leading enterprises, and logistics hubs, and carried out e-commerce characteristic activities in cities such as Beijing (北京) and Shaoxing (绍兴), Zhejiang (浙江). It also plans to go to Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川) and other places to carry out activities such as "live streaming season" and "New Year's goods festival," guiding online consumption through offline recommendation and experience.
E-commerce is becoming an important tool for Jiangjin (江津) to promote Chongqing (渝) goods out of the mountains. But initially, some fresh produce wholesalers had doubts because they were not familiar with e-commerce channels.
"In order to break the situation, we organized e-commerce salons and training sessions, and also invited e-commerce platforms directly into the wholesale market to provide merchants with point-to-point platform construction services," Liao Senwen (廖森闻) said. This approach effectively reduces the trial and error costs of merchants and helps them break through the first barrier from traditional wholesale to online retail.
"They not only taught us how to open online stores, but also directly paved the 'road' to the door of the store." Chen Shilin (陈仕林), the person in charge of Chongqing Shuangfu International Agricultural Trade City (重庆双福国际农贸城) merchant, Chen Laobiao Agricultural Products Co., Ltd. (陈老表农产品有限公司), said that since trying e-commerce in 2020, the company's annual sales have increased from about 20 million yuan to an estimated 200 million yuan this year, an increase of about 10 times.
Today, more than 500 merchants in Shuangfu International Agricultural Trade City (双福国际农贸城) have access to e-commerce platforms, and it is transforming from a traditional agricultural product wholesale market to an e-commerce distribution center.
The delivery speed is constantly accelerating. "Fresh food e-commerce in Shuangfu International Agricultural Trade City (双福国际农贸城) can be ordered and delivered on the same day." Liao Senwen (廖森闻) said that Jiangjin (江津) is making every effort to build a Chongqing (重庆) instant retail sample area, expanding new consumption scenarios with "fast" as the core to meet consumers' needs of "moving their fingers, and goods arriving home immediately."
Facing the national market, Jiangjin (江津) has built a three-level postal logistics system of built-up areas, towns, and villages, and has established origin warehouses and front warehouses in many places. At the same time, it has jointly built an efficient new ecological environment for fresh food e-commerce logistics with a number of e-commerce platforms and professional markets such as Shuangfu International Agricultural Trade City (双福国际农贸城) and Herun Commercial and Trade Logistics Park (和润商贸物流园). "The 'distributed warehousing + instant delivery' model not only shortens the consumer's receiving time, but also really reduces the logistics costs of enterprises," Liao Senwen (廖森闻) said.
(Yue Meijia (岳美嘉) participated in writing)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 曲 颂
The second meeting of the China-Central Asia Political Parties Dialogue, co-sponsored by the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央对外联络部) and the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共山东省委), was held in Qingdao (青岛) recently. The theme of the meeting was "Promoting Common Modernization with High-Quality Development: Political Parties in Action." About 150 Chinese and foreign representatives, including leaders of more than 20 political parties from the five Central Asian countries and ambassadors to China, attended the meeting. Foreign guests attending the meeting stated that political parties from Central Asian countries are willing to work with the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) to implement the consensus of the heads of state at the Second China-Central Asia Summit, strengthen exchanges of experience in governance, promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and other areas of cooperation, work together to promote modernization, and jointly build a community of common destiny.
The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) leads the people forward with confidence and achieves great success.
During discussions and visits, representatives of political parties from Central Asian countries gained an in-depth understanding of the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共二十届四中全会精神) and expressed their willingness to deepen cooperation with China to promote the steady and long-term development of the common path to modernization.
Giyozoda, Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of the Parliament of Tajikistan, said that the current global transformation is accelerating, the role of Central Asia is becoming increasingly prominent, and China-Central Asia cooperation is of great significance in promoting the modernization of various countries with high-quality development. Over the past few decades, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has set an example in efficient management and promotion of sustainable development, and has led China to achieve historic achievements in infrastructure construction, poverty reduction, digitalization, green development, and scientific and technological innovation. Tajikistan attaches great importance to and is willing to further strengthen inter-party exchanges and cooperation with the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).
Zhilkibayev, Secretary of the "Amanat" Party of Kazakhstan, said that he was deeply touched by the Communist Party of China's (中国共产党) confident leadership of the people forward and its great achievements. The China-Central Asia Political Parties Dialogue has become an important platform for practicing the "China-Central Asia Spirit." Kazakhstan highly appreciates the practical cooperation achievements of the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" between Kazakhstan and China.
Badayev, Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan, said that Turkmenistan and China are developing a comprehensive strategic partnership based on the principles of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit, and have achieved fruitful results in the fields of economy, infrastructure construction, connectivity, and cultural exchanges. The cooperation between the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan and the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is also constantly developing. China's adherence to deepening inter-party exchanges with Central Asian countries is conducive to enhancing the influence of both sides in the region and even globally.
Deepen practical cooperation that meets the interests of the people of all countries.
During the meeting, Chinese and foreign guests visited Dongmaiyao Village (东麦窑村) and Licun River Park (李村河公园) in Qingdao (青岛) to gain an in-depth understanding of the local achievements in poverty alleviation and ecological governance, and to exchange experiences with local grassroots party members and cadres.
At the foot of Laoshan (崂山) Mountain and on the shore of Liuqing Bay (流清湾), Dongmaiyao Village (东麦窑村) collective, through cooperation with enterprises, has transformed the small fishing village into a model village for rural tourism in China by building seaside homestays, establishing research and study bases, and developing characteristic planting. The Licun River (李村河), which originates in Licang District (李沧区) of Qingdao (青岛), has been transformed from a "black and smelly ditch" into an "ecological corridor" and was selected as an excellent case in the second batch of beautiful rivers and lakes by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China (中国生态环境部).
Khakimov, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Supreme Assembly of Uzbekistan, said that through the visit, he had a deeper understanding of the poverty reduction miracle created by China and benefited a lot. During the first China-Central Asia Summit, a sub-committee on poverty reduction cooperation was added within the framework of the Uzbekistan-China Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee. At present, Uzbekistan has made progress in poverty reduction. In the first half of 2025, Uzbekistan's GDP increased by 7.2% year-on-year, and there was considerable growth in industrial production, foreign trade, and women's employment.
Bakytkulov, Director of the World Politics Institute of Kyrgyzstan, said that the gorgeous transformation of the Licun River (李村河) is a vivid example of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) leading the people to build a "Beautiful China." China's "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal puts forward "accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development and building a Beautiful China," and the Chinese people will be able to achieve this goal. Central Asian countries are also facing the task of green transformation, and there is great potential for cooperation with China in renewable energy, technological innovation in ecological governance, digital transformation, and green transformation.
Abdulozoda, Deputy Chairman of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan, believes that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has accumulated rich experience in modernization, innovation, and poverty eradication, providing a reference for enhancing people-oriented and effective governance. China-Central Asia political party cooperation has effectively promoted mutual understanding and provided an important platform for deepening practical cooperation that meets the interests of the people of all countries.
Promote the "China-Central Asia Spirit" with practical actions.
The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is willing to deepen exchanges with political parties and political organizations of all countries, and constantly expand the convergence of ideas and interests, so as to help build a new type of international relations by establishing a new type of party-to-party relations, and to help deepen and expand global partnership by consolidating and improving the global political party partnership. In recent years, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has innovatively carried out the "political party +" exchange model, constantly enriching the content and model of exchanges, and has achieved fruitful results in expanding the "+ enterprise," "+ local," and "+ media" fields. At this dialogue, the participants also discussed topics such as promoting high-quality cooperation with "political party +".
Sharafutdinov, Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Group of the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businessmen - Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, who came to China for the first time, told reporters that he was deeply impressed by the "Small Courtyard Consultation Hall" (小院议事厅) in Qianmen Street (前门街道), Dongcheng District (东城区), Beijing (北京市). This grassroots consultative democracy model can effectively help the people solve specific difficulties encountered in life and enhance the people's sense of gain and happiness. Sharafutdinov believes that the "political party +" platform can bring together the strength of the state, enterprises, academia, and the people to promote the multi-level development of bilateral relations.
Suleimanova, Executive Secretary of the "Consent" Party of Kyrgyzstan, said that the "political party +" platform combines political will with specific projects, promotes the alignment of national development strategies with the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, and is of great significance for promoting high-quality development. The "Consent" Party of Kyrgyzstan positions itself as a bridge connecting society and the government, and the "political party +" cooperation is highly consistent with the concept of the "Consent" Party of Kyrgyzstan. It is hoped that the political parties of China and Central Asian countries can act as pioneers and promote the "China-Central Asia Spirit" with practical actions.
Oknov, First Deputy Chairman of the People's Party of Kazakhstan, highly praised the concept of building a community of human destiny put forward by China. He believes that lasting peace and prosperity can only be achieved through mutual respect and active cooperation. The People's Party of Kazakhstan actively participates in activities organized by China such as the China-Central Asia Political Parties Dialogue, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Party Forum, and the Ministerial Conference of the Global Civilization Dialogue, and is willing to expand cooperation with all political parties that love peace and respect sovereignty, and exchange mutual learning.
Radjivzoda, Chairman of the Agrarian Party of Tajikistan, called on all parties participating in the meeting to make full use of this dialogue opportunity to exchange development experiences, strengthen friendship and cooperation, and actively promote the regional sustainable development process.
Return to TopAddressing climate change concerns the shared future of humanity. Only by doing our best and working together can we achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and nature and protect our only Earth.
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, currently being held in Belém, Brazil, carries the common expectation of all parties to embark on a "decade of accelerated development and implementation of actions." As an important prelude to the conference, the Belém Climate Summit reached the "Belém Declaration," calling for more just and inclusive climate action, demonstrating the determination of all parties to unite in addressing the climate crisis. Currently, global climate governance has entered a critical stage, and the international community urgently needs to build consensus and send a clear signal that the global green and low-carbon transition is irreversible through concrete actions.
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Belém is the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, the "lungs of the Earth." Holding the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change here has special significance—it reminds us to revisit the original intention of all parties in reaching the Paris Agreement 10 years ago.
In December 2015, at the Paris Climate Change Conference, nearly 200 parties reached the Paris Agreement, establishing a post-2020 international climate change response mechanism arrangement based on "Nationally Determined Contributions" (NDCs), reaffirming the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and becoming an important milestone in global climate governance.
Over the past 10 years, from completing negotiations on implementation rules to establishing the "Loss and Damage Fund," to 198 countries agreeing to "transition away from fossil fuels" and clearly defining the direction of energy transition for the first time... global climate cooperation has moved forward amidst twists and turns. Former French Prime Minister and COP21 President Laurent Fabius (洛朗·法比尤斯) said that thanks to the Paris Agreement, the expected rise in global temperatures has been significantly reduced. This positive trend reflects the importance of the international community taking concerted action.
However, there is still a huge gap between ambition and reality. Frequent extreme weather events, increasingly disordered global water cycles, and continuously rising greenhouse gas emissions... recent research reports warn that the climate crisis has not been alleviated, and the "window for global emission reduction is rapidly closing." Geopolitical conflicts, weak economic recovery, and interference from the politicization of scientific issues have led to a slowdown in the momentum of global climate cooperation. The wavering and weakening of climate policies in some developed countries have added uncertainty to global climate governance. COP30 President Dorrago (多拉戈) pointed out that the countries of the Global North have lost their enthusiasm for addressing the climate crisis, while the countries of the Global South continue to move forward.
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"The era of negotiation is over. Now is the time to implement, implement, and implement again." United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres' (古特雷斯) urgent appeal in Belém warns the international community that it must promote the global climate governance process with greater ambition and practical action.
--To address climate change, we must adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. Data shows that nearly 80% of the world's poor live in areas vulnerable to climate disasters, and climate-vulnerable countries such as small island states face direct threats to their survival. Developed countries bear historical responsibility, legal obligations, and moral responsibility for climate issues, and should fulfill their obligations to take the lead in emission reduction and financing, and provide more financial and technical support to developing countries. "The right to development of developing countries should be fully respected," "Narrow, not widen, the North-South gap through a global green transition," "Richer countries especially need to take more rapid and effective action"... These voices at the Belém Climate Summit reflect the common expectation of the international community to achieve substantive fairness and ensure climate justice.
--To address climate change, a green and low-carbon transition is the trend of the times. The reality that the climate crisis is deeply intertwined with poverty determines that we must focus on the common and long-term well-being of people in all countries, coordinate the promotion of improving people's livelihoods and climate governance, and balance multiple goals such as protecting the environment, developing the economy, creating jobs, and eliminating poverty. Currently, there is huge global demand for green development, which requires an international environment of open cooperation. Countries should strengthen international cooperation in green technology and industries, further improve the accessibility and affordability of clean energy technologies through innovative cooperation, and strive to fill the gap in green production capacity; break down trade barriers, ensure the free flow of high-quality green products globally, and allow green development to benefit every corner of the world. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement are the basic legal basis for international climate cooperation. All parties must uphold the spirit of the rule of law, keep their promises, and jointly promote low-carbon development.
--To address climate change, the key lies in taking concrete action. The new round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) is the focus of the Belém meeting. Currently, more than 100 parties to the Paris Agreement have submitted new national climate action plans and commitments. China's submitted 2035 NDC target has historically expanded to the entire economy and includes all greenhouse gases; Brazil has pledged to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 59% to 67% below 2005 levels by 2035 and achieve zero illegal deforestation by 2030; the European Union and its member states have proposed to achieve a 66.25% to 72.5% reduction in emissions by 2035 compared to 1990 levels and will raise 300 billion euros to support the global clean energy transition; climate-vulnerable countries such as small island states have also actively proposed new NDC plans. With NDC targets as a starting point, countries further increase ambition and accelerate their pace, which will better protect their people from increasingly severe climate disasters and reap huge economic and social benefits through stronger climate action.
--To address climate change, South-South cooperation is playing an exemplary role. Countries of the Global South are accelerating the exploration of independent and diversified energy transition models and climate financing solutions. China has achieved remarkable results in implementing its 2030 NDC, having completed its targets for total installed capacity of wind and solar power generation and forest stock volume ahead of schedule; India has announced that it has achieved its goal of sourcing 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuels five years ahead of schedule; 34 countries with tropical forests have jointly launched the "Forever Tropical Rainforest Fund," covering nearly 90% of the tropical forests in developing countries. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (卢拉) said that promoting renewable energy development cooperation in poor areas of Latin America and Africa can not only address the climate change crisis but also create job opportunities and economic benefits.
Addressing climate change concerns the shared future of humanity. Whether in the South or the North, developing countries or developed countries, everyone is in the same boat, and only solidarity and cooperation is the only correct choice.
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From Paris to Belém, China has always been a firm actor and important contributor to global green development.
The latest "China's Actions for Achieving Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality" white paper shows that in the five years since the carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals were announced, China has built the world's most systematic and complete carbon emission reduction policy system, built the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, formed the world's largest and most complete new energy industry chain, contributed about 1/4 of the world's new green area, and become one of the countries with the fastest decline in global energy consumption intensity... Adhering to the concept of "Two Mountains" (绿水青山就是金山银山 (lǜ shuǐ qīng shān jiù shì jīn shān yín shān - "green waters and green mountains are gold and silver mountains," environmental protection and economic development are intrinsically linked)), China has embarked on a new path of modernization with harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, providing a vivid example for the world to solve the dilemma of "development and protection." Simon Stiell (西蒙·斯蒂尔), Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, pointed out: "China has a long and outstanding record of achieving and exceeding its climate change and clean energy goals."
China firmly upholds multilateralism, actively participates in global climate governance, works with co-building countries to build the "Belt and Road" into a green road, signs 55 memorandums of understanding on South-South cooperation on climate change with 43 developing countries, and provides support within its capacity to countries of the Global South. The Al Shubaikh photovoltaic power station, built by Chinese enterprises, sends clean electricity to thousands of households in Saudi Arabia; solar panels produced in China light up rural areas in Zimbabwe; Chinese "100% electric" buses running on the streets of many Latin American countries lead the global clean travel revolution... The British "Economist" commented that the renewable energy revolution originating in China is having a profound impact on developing countries, and "cheap and abundant clean energy is expected to improve the lives of billions of people in developing countries."
As pointed out by the participating guests at the opening ceremony of the Belém Conference, Belém is the estuary of the Amazon River, which is formed by the confluence of many tributaries, and the results of the Belém Conference must also rely on the convergence of the international community. Only by doing our best and working together can we achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and nature and protect our only Earth.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Sochi, Russia, November 15th (Reporter): From November 12th to 15th, Liu Haixing (刘海星), Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央对外联络部), led a CPC delegation to Sochi, Russia (俄罗斯索契), to attend the 11th meeting of the dialogue mechanism between the ruling parties of China and Russia.
Both sides agreed that the ruling parties of China and Russia should take the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Putin (普京) as a guide, strengthen communication on policies and ideas, promote pragmatic cooperation, deepen exchanges at all levels, closely coordinate and cooperate in multilateral fields, and promote the relations between the two parties and the two countries to a higher level. During the meeting, Liu Haixing met and exchanged views with Dmitry Medvedev (梅德韦杰夫), Chairman of the United Russia party (统一俄罗斯党), and attended the Standing Committee meeting of the "Jointly Resist Neocolonialism" International Political Party Forum.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 15th (Xinhua) -- On the morning of November 15th, King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand (哇集拉隆功) went to Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes (人民英雄纪念碑).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 陈一鸣
The midday sun shines on the cotton fields of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Gabriel Moura (加布里埃尔·莫拉), Sustainable Development Coordinator of Syngenta Group (先正达集团), a subsidiary of China Sinochem Group (中国中化集团), holds a soil sample in each hand – one a loose and fertile "healthy soil" after restoration, and the other a degraded and hardened pasture soil. This stark contrast reflects the effectiveness of the land's "renewal."
The land renewal project was launched in 2019 by Syngenta (先正达) in conjunction with financial and environmental organizations. It is currently being promoted in Brazil's (巴西) main agricultural production areas, with the goal of restoring 1 million hectares of degraded pasture land by 2030 and converting it into highly productive land. By providing agronomic technology and long-term financing, the project makes restoring degraded pasture land a sustainable and profitable option, encouraging farmers to restore and use existing land when expanding production, rather than reclaiming new arable land and destroying native vegetation. As of October this year, Syngenta (先正达) has carried out restoration work on 279,000 hectares of land in the area, covering 11 states and 3 ecological zones in Brazil (巴西).
"We are committed to promoting the efficiency of existing land in Brazilian (巴西) agriculture through technological innovation," said Saswato Das (萨斯瓦托·达斯), Chief Communications Officer of Syngenta (先正达). "This not only increases productivity but also protects the ecological environment."
"Restoring land is a systematic project. We first neutralize the soil acidity with lime, and then gradually restore the soil fertility through crop rotation and the application of organic fertilizers," Moura (莫拉) demonstrated the "water drop test" on site – the restored soil quickly absorbs water, while the degraded soil forms standing water. "'Healthy soil' is like a sponge and is the foundation of sustainable agricultural development." With the advancement of the land renewal project, the former degraded pastures have been transformed into high-yield fields of rotating soybeans, corn, and cotton.
Syngenta (先正达) has also launched the "crop-livestock integration" model in Brazil (巴西) – grazing cattle during the crop fallow period, allowing cow manure to naturally return to the fields. A local farm manager said, "This reduces our fertilizer use by more than 60%. The circular agriculture model truly achieves a 双赢 (shuāng yíng - "win-win," a situation where all parties involved benefit) situation for both ecology and economy."
In the nursery area, the 35,000 seedlings cultivated each year not only protect the farm's water sources but also build an ecological corridor. Administrator Ronilson (罗尼尔森) said, "These seedlings will be used to restore vegetation along the banks of 46 streams." Syngenta (先正达) also applies digital agricultural solutions based on artificial intelligence technology on the farm. Albertino (阿尔贝蒂诺), the technology leader, said, "Real-time updated pest heat maps allow for targeted prevention and control, and high-precision satellite positioning systems ensure precise pesticide spraying. This precise management not only saves costs but also reduces the environmental burden."
In the sunset, the continuous crops stretch their bodies in the golden afterglow. "What we are restoring here is not only the land, but also exploring the way for harmonious coexistence between man and nature." Elson Esteves (埃尔松·埃斯特维斯), agricultural director of Brazilian (巴西) JCN Farm (JCN农场), who participated in the land renewal project, looked at the vibrant fields with hope in his heart.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Chongqing (重庆) November 15th dispatch (Reporter Liu Xinwu (刘新吾)) On November 14th, the "Passing on the Flame" China-Vietnam Youth Speech Conference was held in Chongqing (重庆). Youth representatives from both countries delivered keynote speeches combining their respective studies and practices. Approximately 300 teachers and students from five Vietnamese universities, including Hanoi Foreign Trade University (河内外贸大学), as well as youth representatives from Chongqing (重庆), participated.
The theme of this speech conference was "Exploring Revolutionary Footprints, Courageously Undertaking the Mission of the Times." It is a key activity of the "Passing on the Flame" study camp, which is part of the "Red Study Tour" for Vietnamese youth in China. The youth representatives stated that this speech conference deepened understanding and enhanced trust between the youth of the two countries, and they expressed their willingness to continue deepening exchanges and cooperation to promote friendship between the two countries.
This study tour will last until November 17th. During this time, Chinese and Vietnamese youth will jointly pay their respects at red revolutionary sites, experience China's modernization achievements, and carry out thematic exchange activities such as China-Vietnam Youth Book Sharing Sessions and China-Vietnam Youth Dialogue Sessions.
Return to TopBrussels, November 14 (Reporter Niu Ruifei (牛瑞飞)) The 13th China-Europe Forum was held on the 13th in Brussels (布鲁塞尔), the capital of Belgium (比利时). Based on a review of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Europe, this forum explores how China and Europe can continue to promote the development of relations and jointly meet the next 50 years against the backdrop of increased global turmoil and uncertainty.
Cai Run (蔡润), Head of the Chinese Mission to the European Union, said in his speech that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Europe. In this important year of **承前启后** (chéng qián qǐ hòu - "inherit the past and usher in the future," to carry on the past heritage and open up the future), the development of China-Europe relations is of greater strategic significance and global influence. China and Europe should be guided by the important consensus reached by the leaders of both sides and grasp the correct direction of the development of bilateral relations. The two sides should respect each other's core interests and major concerns, properly handle economic and trade differences and frictions, jointly practice multilateralism, and promote the healthy and stable development of China-Europe relations.
Belgian Ambassador to China Antoine Evrard (安博宁) called in a video speech for the EU and China to further eliminate misunderstandings and strengthen mutual understanding and trust. He said that the EU and China are working side by side within the framework of the *Paris Agreement* and the *Convention on Biological Diversity*, and are complementary partners in the field of sustainable development. He looks forward to future cooperation between the two sides in more fields.
The atmosphere at the forum was sincere and friendly. European participants said that the EU and China should expand their common interests and expand cooperation in areas such as green transition and artificial intelligence to jointly address global challenges. Pascal Lamy (帕斯卡尔·拉米), former Director-General of the World Trade Organization, said in a video conference that in the current environment, the EU and China need to work together to maintain global stability. Jos Delbeke (约斯·德尔贝克), former Director-General of the Climate Action Department of the European Commission, believes that future technologies will inevitably be green technologies, and the prospects for cooperation between the EU and China in the field of green technology are broad.
The forum was co-hosted by the Chinese Mission to the European Union, the well-known European think tank "Friends of Europe (欧洲之友)" and the China Public Diplomacy Association (中国公共外交协会). Nearly 500 representatives from Chinese and European political, business, academic and media circles, as well as envoys from various countries to the European Union, participated online and offline.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Kunming, November 14th (Reporter): The Ministry of Public Security (公安部) has announced that the ministerial meeting on joint efforts to combat telecom and online fraud crimes by China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam was held in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南) on November 14th. Law enforcement departments from the six countries exchanged in-depth views on further jointly combating transnational telecom and online fraud crimes and reached a series of consensuses.
The Ministry of Public Security (公安部) stated that this meeting is an important periodic achievement of law enforcement cooperation among China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam in jointly combating transnational telecom and online fraud crimes. Law enforcement departments from the six countries jointly signed outcome documents. All parties expressed a strong willingness to jointly combat transnational telecom and online fraud crimes, stating that they will jointly carry out multinational joint strike operations, establish a normalized coordination mechanism, strengthen information sharing, continuously carry out the repatriation and transfer of fraud-related personnel, continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the crackdown, and jointly maintain regional tranquility.
It is understood that in recent years, the Chinese government has actively carried out law enforcement cooperation with countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, forming a good mechanism and achieving significant results. A series of crackdown operations have formed a powerful deterrent to gambling and fraud crime groups.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王海林
The China (Beijing Municipal Administrative Center) – ASEAN Trade and Investment Promotion Conference was held in Beijing (北京) recently. With the theme of "Working Together for Green Development and Building a Better Future," the promotion conference was attended by more than 100 guests, including diplomatic envoys of ASEAN countries to China and representatives of enterprises. The participating guests believe that China and ASEAN countries have always adhered to the people-oriented development concept, and there is broad space for cooperation in promoting green and sustainable development.
Green transition is the only way to deal with climate change and a new engine for economic and social development. China and ASEAN have their own strengths and strong complementarity in natural resources, production capacity and industrial structure, and are natural green economic partners. In recent years, China and ASEAN have actively explored the path of industrial transformation and upgrading, and continued to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of sustainable development. The green economy has become a new growth point for cooperation between China and ASEAN.
Shi Zhongjun (史忠俊), Secretary-General of the China-ASEAN Center, said that the official signing of the upgraded Protocol 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, which for the first time incorporates a "green economy" chapter, provides institutional support for cooperation between the two sides in green trade, investment, standards and other fields. The future prospects for green industry cooperation between the two sides are bright.
"China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 will further strengthen Thai-Chinese cooperation in key emerging areas such as the digital economy and the green economy, and promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation to a new level," Thai Ambassador to China Han Cancai (韩灿才) told this reporter. "As Thailand's largest trading partner and a global leader in green technology, China plays an active role in helping Thailand achieve green development. We look forward to jointly promoting the integration of the regional green industrial chain and injecting continuous impetus into the green and low-carbon transformation of Southeast Asia."
Myanmar's Ambassador to China, Tin Maung Swe (丁貌瑞), said that Myanmar has abundant hydropower, solar and wind energy resources, and the government is focusing on promoting the construction of a green energy infrastructure system. "The solar power station project jointly built by Myanmar and China not only provides clean electricity for local communities, but also effectively reduces carbon emissions, which fully reflects the common desire of the two countries to implement sustainable development goals."
Malaysian Ambassador to China Norman (诺曼) said that Malaysia attaches great importance to cooperation with China in the field of green development and is full of confidence in the prospects for cooperation between the two sides. "China has been Malaysia's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, and this close economic and trade relationship has laid a solid foundation for deepening green cooperation between the two sides."
"China is not only an important partner of Timor-Leste, but also brings us important inspiration in the field of sustainable development. China's green development experience is worth learning from." Ambassador of Timor-Leste to China, Xiao Rui (罗瑞), said that Timor-Leste has superior natural conditions and rich biodiversity in its marine and terrestrial ecosystems. It looks forward to fully introducing China's advanced experience in capital, technology and management in the process of promoting infrastructure construction and energy system transformation.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Tokyo, November 14th. Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao (吴江浩) met with Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi (船越健裕) on the 14th upon instruction, lodging a solemn representation regarding the erroneous words and actions of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) concerning China.
Wu Jianghao (吴江浩) stated that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗), in her response during a Diet session, brazenly made explicit and provocative remarks concerning Taiwan, violating basic common sense, crossing China's red line, making threats of force, issuing calls for war, and refusing to acknowledge her mistakes, retract her statements, or eliminate the adverse effects. This is a complete misjudgment of the situation and an overestimation of her own capabilities. The remarks grossly interfere in China's internal affairs, seriously violate international law and the basic norms of international relations, severely undermine the post-war international order, seriously violate the one-China principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and severely undermine the political foundation of China-Japan relations. China expresses strong indignation and absolute intolerance towards this, and lodges a solemn representation and strong protest.
Wu Jianghao (吴江浩) pointed out that Taiwan is China's Taiwan. The Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests. How to resolve the Taiwan issue and achieve national reunification is a matter for the Chinese people themselves and brooks no interference from any external forces. China will eventually be unified, and is bound to be unified. Japanese politicians clamoring for military intervention in the Taiwan Strait are nakedly challenging China's core interests, actively tying themselves to the chariot of splitting China, and leading themselves down a path of no return.
Wu Jianghao (吴江浩) emphasized that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery. Japan once implemented colonial rule over Taiwan, committing 罄竹难书 (qìng zhú nán shū - "exhaust the bamboo to write on, difficult to record," too numerous to record) crimes. Japanese militarism repeatedly launched foreign aggression under the pretext of a so-called "existential crisis," ultimately suffering a shameful defeat. We must solemnly warn the Japanese side that today's China is no longer the China of the past. If Japan dares to militarily intervene in the Taiwan Strait situation, it will constitute an act of aggression, and China will certainly meet it with a head-on blow! China strongly urges the Japanese side to deeply reflect on history, retract its egregious remarks, and cease its provocative and transgressive actions, otherwise, Japan will bear all the consequences.
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Before the sky had even darkened, the lights in the Qinling Mountains (秦岭山) were already on! In Tongxin Village (同心村), Xinchang Town (新场镇), Ning陕 County (宁陕县), Shaanxi Province (陕西省), as soon as the music started in the cultural square, the whole place instantly heated up!
On the stage, farmer singer Shi Jinling (石金玲) began singing "The Wind Blows the Wheat Waves." On one side, young men carried plows and harrows, strutting on the stage, while on the other side, girls gracefully passed by with bamboo baskets on their heads, creating a scene beautiful to the heart.
Below the stage, glow sticks waved like a sea of stars, and applause surged like a tide. "I've farmed at home, worked away from home, and now I'm standing on the stage at my doorstep. Even if it's amateur, my heart is burning with passion!" With the help of the "Village Light Avenue" stage, Shi Jinling (石金玲) is now a celebrity for miles around, and also a cultural special commissioner in the county, often bringing her favorite songs to her fellow villagers.
And she has also witnessed the popularity of "Village Light Avenue."
No big-name stars, no professional performances, all local villagers writing, directing, and performing their own local dramas. Since its launch in May this year, this "Village Light Avenue," where "the masses are the protagonists and the mountain villages are the stage," has been staged in 11 towns in Ning陕 (宁陕) in turn.
"What is performed is the farmers' familiar labor, and what is won are the treasures from the fields—700 jin of cattle, free-range goats, mountain delicacies gift packs... From beginning to end, the 'village flavor' is so strong that it can't be dissolved!" said Li Qingshan (李青山), deputy director of the Ning陕 County (宁陕县) Ecological Tourism Development Center, who said that they want to bring good mountains and rivers, old objects, new trends of civilization, and intangible cultural heritage to the stage, both highlighting Ning陕 (宁陕) characteristics and inspiring everyone's empathy.
The "village flavor" blends with the beautiful mountains and rivers of Ning陕 (宁陕), and the "Village Light Avenue" cake is getting bigger and bigger. The people of Ning陕 (宁陕), with the sincerity of "all who come are guests," have launched a "combination punch" to attract customers with "tickets + accommodation + transportation + scenic spots."
Every week, tickets are sent to hotels and scenic spots for tourists to take directly; a themed bus from Xi'an (西安) to Ning陕 (宁陕) is opened, departing on time every Saturday; and new "tourism +" gameplay is created—boutique homestay experience tours, in-depth tours, immersive tours, health and wellness, self-driving, and sightseeing tours are all arranged. Tourists who come during the day to visit the mountains and rivers, watch performances and stroll through the market at night, don't want to leave!
Since the opening of "Village Light Avenue," Ning陕 (宁陕), with a permanent population of only 70,000, has received 1,801,100 tourists, an increase of 73.13%; tourism revenue was 984 million yuan, an increase of 60.8%; this year's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays attracted 154,500 tourists, with tourism revenue of 65 million yuan.
What is even more surprising is that each town has also formed a literary and artistic team that "understands the countryside and loves their hometown." Ning陕 (宁陕) dough figurines, Lao Cheng (老城) bamboo horses, Ning陕 (宁陕) root carvings, and halal pastries, these intangible cultural heritages, have also taken to the stage of "Village Light Avenue." At the harvest festival in Chengguan Town (城关镇), the terraces have become a stage for agricultural shows; along the route of the healthy cycling challenge, there are also folk social fires, face-changing performances, and mountain delicacy-shaped puppets cheering and helping.
The performances on stage are joyful, and the harmony off stage is even greater. "In life, we are neighbors, on stage, we are partners. The energy of helping each other on stage is also used in life!" Shi Jinling (石金玲) said that the performances have also brought feelings closer.
One "Village Light Avenue" after another has increased neighborhood harmony and added enthusiasm to life in laughter, while enriching the spiritual and cultural life of the masses, it has also nurtured civilized rural customs and shaped a new civilized outlook in the countryside. Li Qingshan (李青山) said with emotion: "In the past, when we sent culture to the countryside, the masses could only be spectators. Now, we plant the seeds of culture in the countryside, and the villagers are all the protagonists."
"Next, we will deeply explore the contemporary connotation and market value of cultural resources, take the reform of the close-knit urban-rural public cultural service community as the starting point, continue to work hard on benefiting the people and cultivating new business forms, promote the deep integration of cultural undertakings and county economic and social development, and transform 'Village Light Avenue' from 'temporary popularity' to 'long-term heat'," said Zhou Jinzheng (周锦政), Secretary of the Ning陕 County (宁陕县) Party Committee.
At present, in Ning陕 (宁陕), buses carrying tourists travel through the mountains, the lights of homestays are lit up, and the night market street is filled with steaming fireworks—"Village Light Avenue" has made Ning陕 (宁陕) famous, and scenes are converging into a magnificent symphony of comprehensive rural revitalization!
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There are no glittering stars, no gorgeous stage design. On the "Village Light Avenue," farmers turn on their microphones, and the masses take the stage. What they sing and perform is all about life. Perhaps the timbre is not perfect, and the skills still need honing, but on the stage, they are confident, simple, and enthusiastic. They sing joyfully because of their love, and they sing for life, exuding the most authentic essence of everyday existence.
After watching "Village Light Avenue," one cannot help but sigh: the mountain village stage is, in fact, an extension of the villagers' lives. What touches people is precisely this power that is rooted in the earth.
Through the popularity of "Village Light Avenue," it is easier to understand what kind of art the masses love to see and hear. Making "interesting" things become "meaningful" originates from "this person," "this event," and "this scene," connecting the "customs," "flavors," and "affections" of the countryside. To prosper and develop rural culture, we need more stages and works that are close to life, close to the soil, and close to the heart.
Return to TopXiamen, Xinhua News Agency, November 15th. The closing ceremony of the 2025 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival and the 38th China Film Golden Rooster Awards Ceremony was held at the Xiamen Strait Grand Theater (厦门海峡大剧院) on the evening of November 15th. Tie Ning (铁凝), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and Chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (中国文联), attended the event.
The award ceremony deeply studied and implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important reply letter to eight film artists including Tian Hua (田华), reproduced classic scenes and behind-the-scenes scenarios of Chinese film history through various art forms, paying tribute to tradition and praising the era. The winners of the 38th China Film Golden Rooster Awards were announced simultaneously, and the evaluation results concentratedly reflected the Golden Rooster Awards' guiding principle of "expanding the main theme, innovating artistically, and cultivating genres."
This year's film festival coincided with the 120th anniversary of the birth of Chinese cinema, and specially planned theme screenings, venture capital, forums and other activities, demonstrating the vigorous atmosphere of Chinese films 凝心聚力 (níng xīn jù lì - "concentrate the mind and gather strength," to concentrate one's efforts and work together) and forging ahead on a new starting point, injecting new impetus into promoting the prosperity and development of Chinese films and building a strong film country.
Xiamen, November 15th (Reporter Liu Yang (刘阳) and Shi Yu (施钰)) On the evening of the 15th, the 38th China Film Golden Rooster Awards were announced in Xiamen (厦门), Fujian (福建). "Nice View" won the Best Feature Film Award, "The Volunteers: To the War" won the Jury Special Award, and Jackson Yee (易烊千玺) and Song Jia (宋佳) won the Best Actor Award and Best Actress Award respectively for their wonderful performances in "Nice View" and "Nice View".
The China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Lifetime Achievement Award (Film) was awarded to two artists, Qiao Zhen (乔榛) and Xiao Guiyun (肖桂云).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 15th. The National Football Youth Training Center was officially inaugurated in Beijing on the 15th. State Councilor Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) attended the ceremony and unveiled the plaque. She emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and approvals, follow the arrangements of the National Football Work Conference, take the National Football Youth Training Center as a leader, accelerate the construction of the football youth training system, and consolidate the foundation for the revitalization and development of Chinese football.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) pointed out that the construction of the National Football Youth Training Center is a major measure to implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council on the revitalization and development of football. We must learn from the advanced experience of developed football countries, proceed from China's actual situation, and strive to build the National Football Youth Training Center into the "headquarters base" of the national five-level youth training centers, the "base camp" of the national youth echelon teams, and the "base" for cultivating outstanding youth training coaches. We must select and equip excellent coaches and other technical teams, improve the service guarantee system, and accelerate the cultivation of football talents with international competitiveness.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) emphasized the need to strengthen top-level design, provide hierarchical and classified guidance for the construction of football youth training centers at all levels, build a football talent training and selection channel with tiered training, progressive delivery, and orderly connection, and 厚植 (hòu zhí - "deeply cultivate," to strengthen and develop) the foundation of Chinese football talent.
The National Football Youth Training Center is built relying on the existing resources of the National Olympic Sports Center (国家奥林匹克体育中心), and is a high-level national football reserve talent training base integrating "training, competition, science, education, and medicine."
Return to TopThis newspaper reports from Beijing on November 15th (Reporter: Qi Yukun (亓玉昆)) Recently, the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission (中央政法委) issued a notice calling on national political and legal organs and all political and legal cadres and police to conscientiously study and publicize the advanced deeds and spiritual qualities of Comrade Dong Yijun (董亦军), to be loyal and dedicated, pragmatic and responsible, to faithfully fulfill the new era's mission and tasks entrusted by the Party and the people, to resolutely safeguard national security and social stability, and to strive to forge a new era's political and legal iron army that is loyal, clean, and responsible.
Comrade Dong Yijun (董亦军) served as the Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (北京市公安局), the Chief (Director) of the Traffic Management Corps (Traffic Management Bureau) (交通管理总队（交通管理局）), a first-level police affairs specialist, and held the police rank of first-level police supervisor. He was awarded the titles of "National First-Class Heroic Model of the Public Security System" (全国公安系统一级英雄模范) and "National Second-Class Heroic Model of the Public Security System" (全国公安系统二级英雄模范), and was awarded a first-class merit twice, a second-class merit once, and a third-class merit seven times. Due to a sudden illness at his work post, he passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 58, despite medical treatment.
The notice pointed out that Comrade Dong Yijun (董亦军) had been fighting on the front lines of maintaining stability and serving the masses for 36 years since he joined the police force. With infinite loyalty to the Party and unparalleled love for the public security cause, he faithfully fulfilled the sacred duties of a people's police officer, kept in mind the standards of a good cadre: "firm belief, serving the people, diligence and pragmatism, courage to take responsibility, and integrity and self-discipline," worked hard, was diligent and dedicated, and made outstanding contributions to maintaining the security and stability of the capital.
The notice requires that we learn from Comrade Dong Yijun's (董亦军) political character of being loyal to the Party and firm in his beliefs, and always maintain a clear-cut stand on politics; learn from his people-centered feelings of serving the people diligently and loving the people, and faithfully practice the people-centered development ideology; learn from his spirit of being keen on reform and courageous in innovation, and fully promote the quality and efficiency of political and legal work; and learn from his noble character of being self-disciplined and leading by example, and constantly cultivate the noble spirit of a Communist Party member.
Return to TopOn November 14th, tourists enjoyed themselves on Xiangyang North Street (襄阳北街) in Xiangyang (襄阳) City, Hubei (湖北) Province. On that day, the "17th Seeking the Flavors of Jingchu (荆楚) · Strolling Xiangyang (襄阳) and Eating Jianghu (江湖)" ancient-style market was held here, and the scene was extraordinarily lively.
Photo by Yang Dong (杨东) (Image China (影像中国))
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) November 15th dispatch (Reporter Huang Chao (黄超)) The "Opinions on Strengthening Science and Technology Education in Primary and Secondary Schools," jointly issued recently by the Ministry of Education (教育部) and seven other departments, proposes that by 2030, a basic system for science and technology education in primary and secondary schools will be established, the curriculum system will be further improved, teaching reforms will be continuously deepened, the evaluation and condition guarantee system will be basically established, and the construction of the teaching staff will be further strengthened.
The opinions deploy six major key tasks. First, build a collaborative and interconnected education system. Guide students to stimulate scientific interest, learn scientific methods, and cultivate scientific spirit through hands-on practice. Second, build an open and integrated curriculum ecology and teaching methods. Reshape the curriculum and teaching ecology with subject integration, and guide students to comprehensively use multi-disciplinary knowledge to solve problems. Third, strengthen quality-oriented teaching and research leadership and comprehensive evaluation. Establish and improve the evaluation mechanism for science and technology education, and promote the integrated development of teaching and research with teaching. Fourth, pay attention to the diverse forms of resource development and environmental construction. Optimize teaching space and provide a platform for students to experience scientific inquiry experiments and engineering technology practices in real situations. Fifth, promote high-quality and efficient teacher development and collaboration between home, school, and community. Integrate science and technology education into the teacher training system in an all-round way. Sixth, promote extensive and in-depth international exchanges and cooperation. Build a multilateral cooperation network to promote research and practice of science and technology education in primary and secondary schools worldwide.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴齐强 王 珂 杨 迅
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Expanding domestic demand is related to economic stability and economic security. It is not an expedient measure but a strategic move." The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal suggests, "Lead new supply with new demand, create new demand with new supply, and promote a virtuous cycle of consumption and investment, supply and demand."
With a focus on action and striving for progress, Liuyang City (浏阳市), Hunan (湖南) Province, renowned as the "hometown of fireworks," takes expanding domestic demand as a key focus, implementing multiple measures to better leverage the driving force and stabilizing anchor role of domestic demand in economic growth.
Stimulating Greater Vitality in the Consumer Market
"Come to Liuyang (浏阳) and enjoy a magnificent fireworks display." Since February 2023, Liuyang (浏阳) has held over 140 creative fireworks shows, attracting nearly 8 million tourists, with over 90% coming from outside the area.
According to preliminary statistics, Liuyang's (浏阳) creative fireworks displays have driven over 20 billion yuan in consumption, boosting growth across the entire consumption chain, including eating, lodging, transportation, tourism, shopping, and entertainment. In the first 10 months of this year, Liuyang (浏阳) received over 40 million tourists, generating nearly 41 billion yuan in tourism revenue, ranking among the "Top 100 Counties in National County Tourism Comprehensive Strength."
"Small bridges, flowing water, and idyllic scenery are breathtaking." Liu Ye (刘烨), a tourist who drove from Jiangxi (江西), said at the Man and Vine Natural Aesthetics Manor in Chongchong Town (枨冲镇), Liuyang (浏阳).
Cultural and tourism consumption is becoming a new growth point in the market. Liuyang (浏阳) guides enterprises to increase immersive design and diversified business formats to promote the upgrading of cultural and tourism supply. In Liuyang (浏阳), the tourism experience is further enriched, and more and more people are coming to experience "slow living."
Culture and tourism ignite new vitality in consumption.
At noon, a long queue forms in front of a steamed dish restaurant in Liuyang (浏阳). "Business is very good. During holidays, some tourists line up at the store as early as 10 a.m.," said He Yang (何阳), the restaurant's founder.
Business format integration is an important way to innovate supply. In Liuyang (浏阳), diversified business formats such as homestays and catering are developing synergistically.
"We insist on synergistic efforts and dynamic balance on both the supply and demand sides, deeply expanding the cultural and tourism consumption chain of watching romantic fireworks, viewing exciting events, tasting authentic steamed dishes, and staying in boutique homestays, continuously enriching cultural and tourism consumption formats and scenarios, stimulating greater vitality in the consumer market, and better meeting people's needs for a better life," said Xiao Zhengbo (肖正波), member of the Standing Committee of the Changsha (长沙) Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Liuyang (浏阳) Municipal Party Committee.
Expanding Effective Investment Space
In the evening, the newly renovated Liuyang (浏阳) Tongcheng Commercial Plaza (通程商业广场) is brightly lit and bustling with activity. This shopping mall, which opened in May 2009, once suffered from declining patronage because it could not keep up with new consumer demands.
Last year, Tongcheng Commercial Plaza (通程商业广场) underwent an upgrade: investing 50 million yuan to transform it into a beautiful urban living center along the Liuyang River (浏阳河畔) suitable for residents to enjoy scenery, outdoor recreation, and fashionable shopping. "The newly renovated shopping environment and more than 50 Liuyang (浏阳) first stores have significantly increased the average daily traffic, and the turnover has also increased significantly, with revenue exceeding 90 million yuan in just 5 months," said Zhou Zhaoda (周兆达), chairman of Tongcheng Group (通程集团).
Building a magnetic field for development with a better environment. In 2006, Lens Technology (蓝思科技) settled in Liuyang Economic Development Zone (浏阳经开区) and has continued to increase investment over the past 19 years. Since its listing in 2015, the company has invested more than 20 billion yuan in research and development, obtaining more than 2,200 authorized patents.
In the first 10 months of this year, Liuyang (浏阳) delivered a bright report card for investment promotion, with 115 new projects introduced in the city, with a total investment of 38.734 billion yuan.
Liuyang (浏阳) has introduced a series of targeted and high-value policy measures, such as the "Several Measures to Support the Development of Emerging Industries and Future Industries," the "Three-Year Action Plan to Promote High-Quality Development of the Industrial Chain," and the "Twenty Articles to Support College Student Entrepreneurship," which have boosted confidence and added strength to the development of enterprises.
"Here, we can settle down and take root." said Guo Jishi (国记石), the person in charge of the Mingrui Pharmaceutical (明瑞制药) project. From taking root to vigorous development, Mingrui Pharmaceutical (明瑞制药) has invested three times in Liuyang Economic Development Zone (浏阳经开区), each time building a new plant, and the investment amount has increased from more than 100 million yuan in the first investment to 1.02 billion yuan in the third investment.
Continuously Releasing Consumption and Investment Potential
To stimulate potential consumption, Liuyang (浏阳) is seizing the opportunity to expand the scope of the "two new" policies, promoting the upgrading of consumption in areas such as automobiles, home appliances, and home furnishings, and cultivating and strengthening new types of consumption such as the debut economy and the night economy. To expand effective investment, Liuyang (浏阳) is carrying out the "Year of Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Investment Promotion" activities, improving the investment promotion mechanism, and strengthening project tracking and accountability.
Arriving at the production workshop of Changsha Yongchang Vehicle Parts Co., Ltd. (长沙永昌车辆零部件有限公司) in Liuyang Economic Development Zone (浏阳经开区), one is greeted by a busy scene. With its stepless sealing strip product, the company was selected as one of the fourth batch of Hunan (湖南) Province's manufacturing single champion enterprises.
Since the beginning of this year, Liuyang (浏阳) has been implementing the industrial chain progressive cultivation project in depth. As of September, the 10 key industrial chains have achieved an output value of over 130 billion yuan, an increase of 11.8% year-on-year. The output value (revenue) of the electronic information, green food, new energy and auto parts, and intelligent equipment manufacturing industrial chains have all achieved double-digit growth.
"Our country has the significant advantage of a super-large-scale market. The consumer market is still growing and expanding, and the investment demand brought about by the rapid development of new industrialization, informatization, urbanization, and agricultural modernization is vast. Looking to the future, we have solid guarantees, full confidence, and sufficient drive to comprehensively expand domestic demand," said Xiao Zhengbo (肖正波).
Return to TopThis newspaper's Shenzhen (深圳) November 15th dispatch (Reporter Cheng Yuanzhou (程远州)) On November 14th, the 27th China International High-Tech Achievements Fair, themed "Technology Empowers Industry, Integration Creates the Future," opened in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东). This year's High-Tech Fair attracted more than 5,000 well-known enterprises and international organizations from more than 100 countries and regions around the world to participate in the exhibition, with more than 5,000 new products, new technologies, and new achievements representing the forefront of global technology being showcased.
It is understood that the exhibition area of this year's High-Tech Fair is 400,000 square meters, with 22 exhibition areas set up, including artificial intelligence and robotics, semiconductors and integrated circuits, and low-altitude economy and commercial aerospace, comprehensively presenting cutting-edge products, innovative technologies and solutions in various industries.
This year's High-Tech Fair has for the first time set up a special zone for regional economic and technological innovation achievements, focusing on showcasing the latest achievements of various regions in technological innovation and industrial integration innovation. In addition, a special exhibition area for international friendly cities' science and technology and a special zone for "Belt and Road" international cooperation have been set up, bringing together cutting-edge innovative forces from many parts of the world.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 朱 磊 季觉苏 王崟欣
Innumerable "one minutes" converge to form the pulse of Shanghai's openness.
At the Yangshan Port (洋山港) automated terminal, in one minute, hundreds of containers are precisely moved by bridge cranes, and goods are shipped from here to all parts of the world.
In the trading hall of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (上海期货交易所), in one minute, "Shanghai prices" for natural rubber, copper, crude oil, and other commodities are continuously generated, demonstrating a strong global resource allocation capability.
At Terminal 2 of Pudong Airport (浦东机场), a Russian girl named Alina completed her tax refund in one minute, exclaiming, "So convenient!"
In 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Shanghai: "As the forefront of China's reform and opening up and an international metropolis deeply connected to the world, Shanghai must comprehensively deepen reform and opening up from a higher starting point and enhance its development momentum and competitiveness." In April 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out when presiding over a symposium on economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period in Shanghai: "We must unswervingly manage our own affairs well and unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world."
Bearing in mind the earnest entrustment, Shanghai is steadily advancing institutional opening-up, taking rule alignment as a breakthrough, and striving to build a new system of a higher-level open economy.
Open Shanghai, opening a window to connect the world.
Coffee beans from more than 60 countries gather here; nearly one out of every two cups of coffee in Shanghai uses beans from here. Wines from more than 40 countries are neatly arranged, and merchants raise their glasses to taste them. In the live broadcast base, anchors are promoting new overseas products... Relying on the spillover effect of the China International Import Expo (进博会), the Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Center (虹桥品汇), a year-round display and trading platform, is like a "world supermarket." More than 6,000 brands and 85,000 CIIE-featured products from more than 120 countries and regions are permanently on the shelves, with a transaction volume exceeding 30 billion yuan last year.
Foreign capital finds development opportunities in Shanghai. Standard Chartered Bank regards China as the focus of its development. In Shanghai, it has not only participated in a series of projects such as Bond Connect and Swap Connect, but has also become the first foreign bank approved to participate in China's treasury bond futures trading. Yang Jing (杨京), Deputy General Manager of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited (渣打银行（中国）有限公司), said: "Our strategy has always developed along with China's development."
80,000 foreign-funded enterprises have settled in Shanghai. Shanghai attracts more than 1/10 of the actual utilized foreign capital in the country. Foreign-funded enterprises contribute about 1/3 of the city's tax revenue, about 1/4 of the regional GDP, and about 1/5 of the employment opportunities.
Giant ships at sea, flights in the air, crowds on the streets, flowing funds... Shanghai has become a window for "China's door to opening up will not be closed, but will only open wider and wider."
Open Shanghai, building a base to go to the world.
At the Haitong International Automotive Terminal (海通国际汽车码头) in the Waigaoqiao (外高桥) port area, ships are berthed, and traffic flows like a tide, with nearly 10,000 vehicles filling an ocean-going giant ship. In the first three quarters of this year, automobile exports here increased by 14.2% year-on-year, with new energy vehicles accounting for more than 60%.
In 2024, the container throughput of Shanghai Port (上海港) exceeded 50 million TEUs, becoming the world's first port to exceed the 50 million mark, with efficiency so fast that "goods are shipped in the morning and loaded on the ship in the evening."
In Zhangjiang (张江), Pudong (浦东), Keenon Robotics (擎朗智能) is busy letting its robots "go overseas." The products that were originally well-received in China once had poor sales overseas. Li Tong (李通), the founder and CEO of the company, summarized the experience, "We re-observe and adjust: reduce the size, change the style, optimize the technology..." Repeated changes finally won market recognition. Behind the success is Shanghai's reliance on the complete industrial chain of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), which allows companies to have more room for trial and error and rapid product iteration.
In Huaqin Technology Co., Ltd. (华勤技术股份有限公司), the workshop is brightly lit. As an ODM (original design manufacturer), their products are exported globally. Li Yutao (李玉桃), Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Directors of the company, said: "In the past, it was manufacturing going overseas, but now it is research and development going overseas. We have more than 10 R&D centers around the world, but Shanghai is always the starting point." The open environment allows them to connect with the latest needs of the world and also give back to the upgrading of domestic industries.
In Putuo District (普陀区), Schneider Electric's (施耐德电气) factory is operating at high speed. Parts come from all over the world, and orders serve the world. This is not only a production base, but also an "incubation base." Green intelligent manufacturing, carbon emission monitoring, and energy efficiency management, a number of globally launched solutions are first implemented in Shanghai and then promoted to the world.
Multinational companies are also transforming. Jiang Jian (蒋健), Vice President of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs of Bosch China (博世中国) and the Asia-Pacific region, said: "Now many innovative technologies are going out of China to give back to Europe, which is becoming a trend."
Open Shanghai, building a high ground for institutional opening-up.
At Nangang Terminal (南港码头), a ro-ro ship is steadily berthed, and a batch of electric vehicles about to be exported are driven into the cabin in sequence. The enterprise fills in the "released directly" self-declaration, and the goods directly enter and exit the Yangshan Special Comprehensive Bonded Zone (洋山特殊综合保税区).
At the Shanghai Data Exchange (上海数据交易所), data has become a new "commodity" for trading. Here, a rule system for cross-border data transactions has been built, and the transaction volume in the first half of this year has exceeded 3 billion yuan.
Strengthen "border" alignment, focus on the liberalization and facilitation of trade in goods, services, digital trade and investment, and implement a greater degree of stress testing. The overall operation time of international transit consolidation has been reduced by 50%, and the proportion of international transit consolidation goods in Yangshan Port (洋山港) has been significantly increased.
Strengthen "post-border" alignment and deepen regulatory reforms in areas such as green and low-carbon development and intellectual property protection. The "Benchmarking Reform Window" of the government procurement cloud platform has implemented more than 3,000 procurement projects, and public service state-owned enterprises have been included in the benchmarking reform to create a fair, transparent, and predictable business environment.
A larger platform is being built. The new special type of "Oriental Hub International Business Cooperation Zone" (东方枢纽国际商务合作区) is exploring the expansion of the "first-line liberalization, second-line control" system from goods to natural persons, creating international business exchanges, exhibitions, and training functions, and the pilot start-up area will be closed and operated by the end of this year.
In July of this year, the State Council issued a notice on doing a good job in fully aligning the pilot measures of high-standard international economic and trade rules and promoting the replication and promotion of high-level institutional opening-up in free trade pilot zones, replicating and promoting 77 pilot measures in the Shanghai Free Trade Pilot Zone (上海自贸试验区). The "fine seeds" of the system take root and sprout here, and then are sown across the country.
"Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, Shanghai adheres to taking the major national strategic tasks as the traction, comprehensively and vigorously promotes original reforms and leading opening-up, and accelerates the formation of a policy and system system with international competitiveness," said Gong Zheng (龚正), Mayor of Shanghai (上海市市长).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Tianjin, November 13th (Xinhua) -- Comrade Wu Zhen (吴振), former Director and Party Group Secretary of the Tianjin Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee, passed away in Tianjin (天津) on October 18, 2025, due to illness, at the age of 103.
After Comrade Wu Zhen (吴振) passed away, relevant central leaders expressed their condolences in various ways and expressed their condolences to his family.
Wu Zhen (吴振), formerly known as Wu Jinzhi (吴进智), was born in June 1922 in Fuping (阜平), Hebei (河北). He joined the Communist Party of China in March 1938 and participated in revolutionary work. From 1938 to 1946, he served successively as Director of the Youth Anti-Japanese National Salvation Association of Fuping County (阜平县), Hebei, and County Magistrate, etc. From 1946 to 1949, he served successively as Secretary of the Great Production Committee of the Ji Jin District (冀晋区), Director of the Secretariat of the Ministry of Agriculture of the North China People's Government (华北人民政府), etc. From 1949 to 1964, he served successively as Deputy Director of the Agricultural Policy Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Deputy Director and Director of the Propaganda Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Organs of the Ministry of Agriculture, and Director of the General Office, etc. From 1964 to 1966, he served as Deputy Minister of Agriculture. He was impacted during the "Cultural Revolution." From 1978 to 1983, he served successively as Deputy Secretary of the Tianjin (天津) Municipal Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Municipal Revolutionary Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Tianjin (天津) Municipal Party Committee and Deputy Mayor. From 1983 to 1987, he served successively as Secretary of the Tianjin (天津) Municipal Party Committee (then with a First Secretary), Deputy Mayor, Deputy Secretary of the Tianjin (天津) Municipal Party Committee, and Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. From 1987 to 1988, he served as Chairman and Party Group Secretary of the Tianjin (天津) Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. From 1988 to 1993, he served as Director and Party Group Secretary of the Tianjin (天津) Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee. He retired in November 2004.
Wu Zhen (吴振) was a representative of the 13th, 14th, and 15th National Congresses of the Communist Party of China, and a representative of the 7th and 8th National People's Congresses.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 富子梅
Walking through the streets, schools, and communities of Macao (澳门), and entering the venues and residences of the 15th National Games, one can feel the strong atmosphere of the Games everywhere. Macao (澳门) is taking the opportunity of the Games to actively participate in the construction of the Greater Bay Area and integrate into the overall national development, unleashing urban vitality and development momentum.
"From preparation to hosting, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao (粤港澳) regions have worked together with one heart and mind, demonstrating the power of regional cooperation," said Chui Sai On (岑浩辉), Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特区). Adhering to the belief of "One Heart in the Bay Area, One Goal for the National Games," this National Games has created a stage for athletes to showcase their strength and surpass themselves, presented a vibrant, inclusive, and harmonious Greater Bay Area to the audience, and demonstrated the unique charm of Macao (澳门) to the world.
It's a Unique Experience to Compete at Home
"I am especially happy and honored to have the opportunity to raise the flag of the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特区区旗) and let the people of the whole country see the positive, upward-looking, and striving spirit of Macao (澳门) youth," said Wang Yongxin (王泳欣), the flag bearer of the Macao (澳门) sports delegation at the opening ceremony. She is currently studying at the Macao Polytechnic University (澳门理工大学) and is a Macao (澳门) Wushu Taolu athlete and gold medalist in the women's optional spear event at the first National Student (Youth) Games. Her teacher, Tai Chi world champion and head coach of the Macao Wushu General Association (澳门武术总会), You Junxian (尤俊贤), solemnly swore an oath on behalf of the coaches at the opening ceremony of this National Games, a mission that made him feel very excited.
In this National Games, Macao (澳门) sent its largest delegation ever, with more than 400 people participating in 23 competitive events. After the men's U18 basketball group stage, Macao (澳门) team member Li Xiang (李翔) said, "Participating in the National Games at home is a unique experience. I have learned a lot and will accumulate experience and continue to improve in the future." Many athletes share the same feeling as Li Xiang (李翔). They sweat hard on the field and strive to be the first, showing the youthful power of Macao (澳门).
On the three-person basketball court that opened on November 12, Zhou Xiaotong (周晓彤), a busy international-level basketball referee and head of the three-person basketball project of the Macao Basketball General Association (澳门篮球总会), said, "Macao (澳门) is participating in hosting the National Games for the first time, and each of us participants must go all out."
National Games for All, Creating a Healthy and Vibrant Urban Atmosphere
The men's individual road cycling race was the first cross-border event in the National Games. At the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) viewing point in the Macao (澳门) section, Chen Guishun (陈桂顺), secretary of the general assembly of the Macao Cycling General Association (澳门单车总会), arrived early to direct staff to place publicity display boards, arrange volunteer work, and carefully check the ground to ensure the smooth running of the race.
"Cycling has a broad mass base in Macao (澳门). The association has more than 20 group members and holds five league matches every year, with athletes from many places competing and learning from each other," said Chen Guishun (陈桂顺). During the Spring Festival every year, the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特区) Sports Bureau and the association jointly hold a parent-child cycling race to create a healthy and vibrant urban atmosphere. "More and more children are joining cycling, and we look forward to the continuous improvement of Macao's (澳门) cycling level," said Chen Guishun (陈桂顺).
"I often make appointments with cycling friends to ride in Zhuhai (珠海) on weekends, and Zhuhai (珠海) cycling friends also come to the Taipa (氹仔) bike path in Macao (澳门) to ride. The exchanges are very convenient and frequent," said Huang Jingbo (黄静波), a resident of Macao (澳门). In addition to cycling, there are also marathons, tennis, rowing and other projects, and many enthusiasts travel between Guangdong (粤) and Macao (澳) on weekends.
"Our 'Run and Tour' event has been to 11 Greater Bay Area cities," said Liang Sunxu (梁孙旭), a resident of Macao (澳门), who not only loves running himself but also actively organizes various running and fitness activities. "Running not only strengthens the body but also enhances relationships between people."
On the mountain walking trails of the Macao (澳门) Songshan Municipal Park (松山市政公园), residents and tourists exercise and keep fit every day. In front of the large 15th National Games publicity posters, fitness enthusiasts often take photos as souvenirs. "National Games for All, Health Always with You!" Dozens of runners from the Macao (澳门) Songshan Morning Exercise Friends Association (松山晨运好友会) specially recorded a short video to celebrate the holding of the National Games.
"The Olympic Swimming Pool is free, let's go swimming together!" Ms. Huang (黄), a resident of Macao (澳门), shared this good news in her WeChat Moments. The Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特区) government opened the sports venues under the jurisdiction of the Sports Bureau for free during the National Games, which was welcomed and praised by Macao (澳门) residents and tourists. Mr. Feng (冯), who was on a business trip to Macao (澳门) from Zhejiang (浙江), told reporters that he was very impressed with Macao's (澳门) swimming facilities. "They are not only clean but also benefit the people, and the facilities are very convenient," Mr. Feng (冯) said with emotion.
It is understood that there are more than 2,000 sports associations in Macao (澳门). "Associations spontaneously organize various sports activities, and many activities are supported by the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特区) government, which enables them to operate well and continuously improve the health level of Macao (澳门) residents," said Liang Sunxu (梁孙旭).
Let More People Come to Macao (澳门) and Understand Macao (澳门)
"I've seen Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎) and Chen Meng (陈梦), I'm so excited! I've also been to the Ruins of St. Paul's (大三巴) and the A-Ma Temple (妈阁庙). The people of Macao (澳门) are so enthusiastic. This trip is very enjoyable!" Mr. Jin (金) and his family of three followed the games to travel from the Northeast to Macao (澳门), watched the table tennis competition, and were filled with excitement.
The Ruins of St. Paul's (大三巴牌坊) is a popular tourist attraction in Macao (澳门), and there are many tourists during the National Games. "The National Games has brought us good business. Many customers take advantage of watching the games to travel to Macao (澳门)," a staff member of a street shop told reporters. During the National Games, the store's turnover has increased. "Tourism + Sports" plays a driving role, stimulating Macao's (澳门) cultural and tourism vitality.
The Macao Grand Prix (格兰披治大赛车), held every November, is an international calling card for Macao (澳门) sports, with many top racers coming to Macao (澳) to participate. This year coincides with the 15th National Games being held at the same time. "It's really a double blessing, so we have made careful arrangements for the schedule," said Pan Yongquan (潘永权), director of the Macao (澳门) Organizing Committee for the 15th National Games. Some of the exciting events of the 15th National Games are specially arranged in the evening so that the audience watching the car race can take the opportunity to watch the National Games, and the audience of the National Games can also feel the atmosphere of the car race during the day. "We hope that the heat brought by sports can continue to be transformed into urban vitality, helping Macao's (澳门) economic diversification," said Pan Yongquan (潘永权).
"The Historic Centre of Macao (澳门历史城区) has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage site, and Macao (澳门) has been named a Creative City of Gastronomy. We hope to use the 15th National Games to let more people come to Macao (澳门) and understand Macao (澳门)," said Lu Keyin (卢可茵), curator of the Macao Museum (澳门博物馆). In the main press center of the Macao (澳门) competition area of the 15th National Games, there are rich intangible cultural heritage projects on display and performance every day.
"Macao (澳门) will take 'using events to attract traffic and transforming it into cultural tourism' as its goal, and deeply integrate events into urban development," said Ao Ieong U (柯岚), Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特区政府社会文化司). During November and December, Macao (澳门) will hold large-scale events such as the Macao Grand Prix (格兰披治大赛车), Food Festival, and International Light Festival to create a diverse cultural, sports, and tourism experience for citizens and tourists. There are licensed merchandise retail areas in the competition venues and the main press center, and special activities create a new scene of "watching the games + tourism"... All these measures allow people to experience the unique culture and urban style of Macao (澳门) in multiple dimensions and tell the new era story of Macao (澳门) to the world.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 范佳元
On November 15th, the Executive Committee of the 15th National Games Guangdong (广东省) Venue held a special press conference on "City Sports Personality" at the main press center. Representatives from the municipal governments of Guangzhou (广州), Shantou (汕头), Zhaoqing (肇庆), Qingyuan (清远), Chaozhou (潮州), and others, through physical displays and on-site explanations, showcased the new city name cards built by each region based on distinctive sports culture and industries, demonstrating the diverse integration and unique charm of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区).
The atmosphere at the press conference was lively, with crowds gathering in front of each city's booth. The 15th National Games commemorative balls launched at the Guangzhou (广州) booth attracted much attention. This set of souvenirs consists of 19 ping-pong balls, each printed with different city landmarks and sports project patterns. "The 19 balls symbolize the 19 cities in the Greater Bay Area (大湾区). They are connected by ribbons, symbolizing the cities in the Greater Bay Area (大湾区) working together for common progress and integrated development," said Deng Yihui (邓怡晖), a cultural publicity staff member at Double Fish Sports Enterprise.
At the Shantou (汕头) booth, 17-year-old Zheng Zixin (郑梓欣) appeared in traditional Yingge dance attire. She has been learning Yingge dance for two years. She said, "I was very excited to see the Yingge dance elements incorporated into the opening ceremony of the National Games." Li Zhao (李钊), Deputy Mayor of Shantou (汕头), introduced that as the host city for surfing events, local citizens are highly enthusiastic about participating. The surfing experience classes at Haojiang Golden Coast (濠江黄金海岸) on weekends are very popular, and many schools have established surfing interest groups.
The Zhaoqing (肇庆) booth displayed "Cougar" roller skates, which were once presented as national gifts to foreign guests, highlighting the strength of local sports manufacturing. During the games, spectators can enjoy discounts at multiple local scenic spots with their National Games tickets. "We integrate cultural symbols such as Duan inkstone carving and historical figures into the design of sports products, allowing tourists to experience the cultural heritage of Zhaoqing (肇庆) while watching the games," said Zeng Shanjie (曾善杰), Deputy Director of the Zhaoqing (肇庆) Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports.
Qingyuan (清远) City Image Promotion Ambassador Fan Tianqi (樊甜琪) introduced: "In addition to Qingyuan Chicken (清远鸡), our rafting and dragon boat races have also become new labels for the city." During the National Games, athletes and tourists can enjoy discounts at scenic spots with valid credentials, and over a hundred local merchants have jointly launched special tourism packages to help boost cultural, sports, and tourism consumption.
"A cup of Kung Fu tea, a game of black and white chess," Chaozhou (潮州) vividly reproduced this scene of life. As the National Weiqi (Go) City, the local area continues to promote Weiqi (Go) to the public. "We integrate intangible cultural heritage projects such as Yingge dance and Kung Fu tea to expand the leisure, cultural, and tourism value of Weiqi (Go)," said Zhou Ruyin (周茹茵), Deputy Mayor of Chaozhou (潮州).
Each city uses sports as a medium to shape differentiated city brands, which not only enhances the attractiveness of the games but also demonstrates the profound heritage and contemporary vitality of Lingnan culture.
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Currently, the 15th National Games tennis competition is being passionately staged in the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone (横琴粤澳深度合作区). Excellent tennis players are gathered at the Hengqin International Tennis Center (横琴国际网球中心), and one exciting match after another is attracting the attention of the audience.
Previously, the first competition in the history of the National Games to span the three regions of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao—the 15th National Games Road Cycling Men's Individual Race—was held. The race track was 231.8 kilometers long, and the athletes crossed the three regions' ports six times, with uninterrupted customs clearance throughout the entire course.
Each event is not only a competitive stage for athletes but also an important window to showcase the Greater Bay Area's (大湾区) integrated development concept and practical achievements.
On November 5th, the Hengqin Port (横琴口岸) officially implemented "face-scanning customs clearance," marking a new level of convenience for customs clearance between Qin (琴, referring to Hengqin) and Macao (澳). Against the backdrop of the heated development of the 15th National Games, the integration of Qin and Macao continues to release development momentum through the deep integration of "sports + culture and tourism," playing a harmonious "Qin-Macao harmony."
The Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone (横琴粤澳深度合作区) relies on its unique resource endowment to actively build international sports event brands in projects such as tennis, rowing, and cycling. In this National Games, cross-border competitions have turned from vision into reality. In the future, with the promotion of the joint event hosting model, the cooperative zone's sports industry will be further developed and upgraded.
Upgrading the integration of Qin and Macao to a higher level requires continuous strengthening of infrastructure "hard connectivity," rules and mechanisms "soft connectivity," and Qin-Macao residents' "heart connectivity." Four years since the issuance of the "Overall Development Plan for the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone" (《横琴粤澳深度合作区建设总体方案》), the Guangdong-Macao joint consultation, joint construction, joint management, and shared mechanism operates smoothly. Last June, the "Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone Sports Development Support Measures" (《横琴粤澳深度合作区体育事业发展扶持办法》) was released, clarifying support and rewards for Qin-Macao sports event exchange and cooperation, sports venue facility construction, and youth sports development. The implementation of the measures will effectively enhance the cooperation zone's attractiveness, competitiveness, and influence in the sports field, and the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone (横琴粤澳深度合作区) will shine even more brightly.
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The Guangdong Sports Museum is located within the historically rich Guangdong Provincial People's Stadium. The museum has a total construction area of over 7,318 square meters, with an exhibition area of approximately 3,000 square meters. The first batch of collections includes over 2,000 items, with more than 380 carefully selected for public display, covering cultural relics, medals, video materials, and more.
The history of the museum's location can be traced back to the "Yue Wu Tang" (阅武堂) in the Tang Dynasty, which was once a military training and parade ground, carrying a profound cultural heritage. In 1950, the site was officially named "Guangdong Provincial People's Stadium" (广东省人民体育场) and has since hosted major events such as the Sixth National Games, the Ninth National Games, and the Asian Games, serving as a vibrant stage witnessing the development of modern sports in China.
Upon entering the museum, a stainless steel main sculpture catches the eye – eight athletes representing Guangdong's traditional advantageous sports, jointly holding up a torch symbolizing the spirit of sports.
The museum is divided into a main hall and an auxiliary hall. The main hall features a permanent exhibition, "History and Development of Guangdong Sports" (广东体育的历史与发展), with the theme of "Daring to be the First, Always Striving for the Top" (敢为人先，永争第一), systematically tracing the development process from ancient military preparations and folk sports to modern competitive sports and the sports industry. The auxiliary hall houses a cultural and creative area and a temporary exhibition area, contributing to the dissemination and innovative development of sports culture.
The "History and Development of Guangdong Sports" exhibition is divided into four chapters: The "Yue Moves Through the Millennium" (粤动千年) chapter showcases the thousand-year evolution of the Guangdong Provincial People's Stadium (广东省人民体育场) through sand tables and relief walls, with real objects such as dragon boats, lion dance costumes, and Yangjiang (阳江) kites highlighting Lingnan (岭南) characteristics. The "Courageously Scaling Peaks" (勇攀高峰) chapter focuses on showcasing the glorious achievements of Guangdong athletes in domestic and international arenas, displaying the gold medals and equipment of Olympic champions Xian Dongmei (冼东妹) and Su Bingtian (苏炳添). The second-floor "Rhythmic Lingnan" (律动岭南) chapter presents a panoramic view of mass fitness activities in all 21 cities of the province through a dynamic hand-painted scroll, "Sports Version of 'A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains'". The third-floor "Tides Surge in the Greater Bay Area" (潮涌湾区) chapter focuses on the transformation and upgrading of the sports industry, exhibiting "Guangdong-made" achievements such as intelligent drones and high-performance bicycles.
"As a 'New Guangzhouer' (新广州人), after understanding this history, I have a stronger sense of belonging to this land," said visitor Li Li (李丽).
"The completion of the museum has fulfilled the wishes of many older generations of sports people," said Cui Jian (崔剑), Party Secretary and Director of the Guangdong Provincial Sports Bureau (广东省体育局). "It not only displays sports cultural relics but also inherits the spirit of Chinese sports."
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Finishing first with a time of 2 hours, 12 minutes, and 07 seconds, Ningxia (宁夏) team athlete He Jie (何杰) was extremely excited, becoming the first athlete to complete a cross-border marathon in the National Games.
On the morning of November 15th, the 15th National Games men's and women's marathon races started successively at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center (深圳湾体育中心). Different from previous sessions, the 42.195-kilometer-long track crossed Shenzhen (深圳) and Hong Kong (香港), with the Shenzhen Nanshan District (深圳南山区) section being approximately 20.345 kilometers long and the Hong Kong Yuen Long District (香港元朗区) section being approximately 21.850 kilometers long. This scenic track witnessed the birth of excellent results and recorded a wonderful integration story.
The athletes turned right from Haide Third Road (海德三道) and ran through the Shenzhen Bay Port (深圳湾口岸) in about 10 minutes, entering the Hong Kong section. The "unnoticeable customs clearance" is crucial for such a smooth cross-border event. Kuang Bing (邝兵), Executive Deputy Director of the 15th National Games Shenzhen (深圳) Organizing Committee, introduced that this marathon adopted the measures of "advanced customs inspection + closed-loop management" to achieve zero-delay, zero-contact, and zero-waiting customs clearance for personnel, vehicles, and materials.
In addition, the event adopted an intelligent inspection system, equipped athletes, referees, and support staff with dedicated wristbands, and deployed facial recognition and other technical equipment along the route. After completing the advanced inspection, all cross-border personnel did not need to stop during the race.
At the competition site, the reporter also personally experienced the smoothness and convenience of "unnoticeable customs clearance": scanning the ID card, facial recognition, no manual operation, no paper materials, and the customs clearance inspection was successfully completed in just a few seconds.
"The whole process is very smooth, allowing us to focus on the competition," said a Hong Kong (香港) team athlete who participated in the National Games for the first time.
The cross-border holding of this competition also gave full play to the coordinated competition system. "Through this competition, we have achieved the unification of competitive standards and visual presentation between Shenzhen (深圳) and Hong Kong (香港), providing a very good model for future cross-border events," said Chen Zhouyang (陈洲洋), a staff member of the 15th National Games Athletics (Marathon) Competition Committee.
On both sides of the track near the finish line, many cheering spectators gathered. "Everyone's enthusiasm motivates me to keep moving forward," said Zhang Deshun (张德顺), a famous running athlete from the Yunnan (云南) team, who won the women's marathon championship with a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes, and 20 seconds. In her opinion, this cross-border competition promoted exchange and unity.
A track not only carries glory and dreams but is also an epitome of the "hard connectivity," "soft connectivity," and "heart connectivity" of Guangdong (广东), Hong Kong (香港), and Macao (澳门).
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In early November, the autumn morning light reflected on the waters of Victoria Harbour, as hundreds of heads of international financial institutions from around the world stepped into the venue to attend the International Financial Leaders Investment Summit hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (香港金融管理局). Big names gathered to discuss the future, casting a "vote of confidence" in Hong Kong's status as a financial center and the economic prospects of the mainland.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal emphasizes "promoting the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao," and proposes "giving full play to the unique advantages and important roles of Hong Kong and Macao, backed by the motherland and connected to the world." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Hong Kong actively integrated into the overall national development, playing an important role as a "super connector" and "super value-added person" connecting the world. As the "15th Five-Year Plan" lays out the plan, how will Hong Kong anchor the national development blueprint?
Focusing on the economy, seeking development, and benefiting people's livelihoods, from institutional innovation to industrial upgrading, from caring for people's livelihoods to regional coordination... As Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee (李家超) described in his 2025 Policy Address entitled "Deepening Reform, Caring for People's Livelihoods, Leveraging Advantages, and Creating the Future Together," a beautiful picture of "governance and prosperity, and a new journey" is slowly unfolding in Hong Kong.
Accumulating Momentum with Reform
Building a Foundation with Practice
"Can young people buy homes faster?" "How can university research results be applied in hospitals?" At the end of July, the first district consultation session for the 2025 Policy Address was held at Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (Hung Hom Bay) (香港马头涌官立小学（红磡湾）) in Hong Kong. The venue was packed, and citizens spoke freely. Voices from different classes, industries, and regions converged to form the public opinion base for the new Policy Address.
This is a governance mobilization from "hearing" to "responding." Since the current Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government took office, Hong Kong's governance philosophy has shifted from managing affairs to promoting change, and from single-point policy implementation to cross-departmental coordination. Seeking change through reform is the only way for Hong Kong to move towards governance and prosperity. Establishing a "department head responsibility system," improving the civil servant assessment mechanism, and establishing hundreds of project indicators... These policy details make the governance concept of "result-oriented" more concrete.
Hong Kong's transformation has a new engine. The Northern Metropolis (北部都会区) in Hong Kong has unique location advantages and great development potential. The 2025 Policy Address proposes the establishment of the Northern Metropolis Development Committee led by the Chief Executive to raise the decision-making level, simplify administrative procedures, and formulate exclusive legislation to speed up project approval. Regina Ip (叶刘淑仪), convener of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Legislative Council member, said that these breakthrough arrangements of "removing walls and loosening bonds" will become an important engine for Hong Kong's future economic growth.
Hong Kong's transformation has a new track. At the industrial level, Hong Kong is committed to promoting industrial structure transformation, and clearly identifies advanced manufacturing, life and health technology, new energy, artificial intelligence, and data science as key areas. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will provide financial subsidies, tax incentives, and talent policy support to better combine an active government with an efficient market. Lee Ka-kit (李家杰), founder of Fuson Capital, said that clear policy guidance and specific supporting measures can allow companies to see Hong Kong's determination and also see the future industrial map.
The Pearl of the Orient shines brightly. International rankings are the most intuitive: The "World Economic Freedom 2025 Annual Report" continues to rate Hong Kong as the world's freest economy; the "2025 Global Innovation Index Report" ranks the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" innovation cluster (深圳—香港—广州) first among the world's top 100 innovation clusters; in the "2025 World Competitiveness Yearbook," Hong Kong's ranking rose to third in the world; in the "2025 World Talent Ranking," Hong Kong jumped to fourth in the world and first in Asia; the number of companies registered in Hong Kong and the number of overseas companies stationed in Hong Kong both hit record highs...
In the third quarter of this year, Hong Kong's local GDP increased by 3.8% year-on-year in real terms, and investment confidence has rebounded significantly. "Hong Kong's economy has steadily recovered, domestic demand has increased, exports are strong, and the market atmosphere is developing in a positive direction. It is expected that the annual economic growth target can be successfully achieved this year," said Paul Chan Mo-po (陈茂波), Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
Opening up a New Situation with Innovation
Promoting Win-Win Cooperation with Connectivity
In the morning light, a giant ship slowly sailed into the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals (葵青货柜码头) in Hong Kong, and containers from Southeast Asia were steadily lowered under the traction of the crane; at noon, in the Central office building, financial analysts connected with teams in New York and London in real time through video conferences; in the evening, business travelers boarded the High Speed Rail West Kowloon Station (高铁西九龙站), and in less than an hour, they were already in other cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) to discuss cooperation... These scenes vividly reflect Hong Kong's advantages of internal and external connectivity.
In order to better support mainland companies in "going global," the 2025 Policy Address proposes integrating Hong Kong's overseas offices. Invest Hong Kong (香港特区政府投资推广署), the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (香港贸易发展局), and Hong Kong's offices in the mainland will form a one-stop platform to establish a "go global special team."
On October 6, the "Mainland Enterprises Going Global Special Team" was officially established to provide mainland enterprises intending to expand their overseas business with more comprehensive and stronger financial, legal, tax, and market consulting services. A few days later, at the first meeting of the Special Team Steering Committee, Algernon Yau (丘应桦), Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and members began discussions, hoping to gather professional forces from all walks of life to help more mainland enterprises successfully go global.
As a capital-driven acceleration platform, TusPark Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Cluster Accelerator (腾云香港科创集群加速器) has settled in Hong Kong Cyberport (香港数码港), becoming a bridgehead focusing on "innovation and technology going global." "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's promotion of the establishment of accelerators fully reflects Hong Kong's leading position in building an international innovation and technology center. Cyberport will work side by side with TusPark to promote international cooperation among mainland enterprises, leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages of internal and external connectivity, and jointly build a global innovation and technology highland," said Peter Yan (郑松岩), CEO of Hong Kong Cyberport.
At the "2025 Greater Bay Area Forum" held recently, representatives from all walks of life enthusiastically discussed how to "borrow Hong Kong's bridge to connect to the global sea." During the forum's tea break, representatives of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government exchanged business cards and connected plans with participating representatives. "Hong Kong's financial platform and legal system are a strong guarantee for us to go out," the participants said with confidence.
The red curtain slowly opened, and the name and logo of the "International Organization for Mediation" appeared, and applause broke out at the scene... On October 20, the headquarters of the International Organization for Mediation (国际调解院) in Wan Chai (湾仔), Hong Kong, opened, marking another step forward for Hong Kong in the field of international law and dispute resolution. Inside the venue, legal professionals from all over the world gathered, and representatives of the contracting parties to the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation delivered speeches. "Hong Kong has the characteristics of the rule of law, credibility, and integration of Chinese and Western cultures, and is a natural bridge for international mediation," said Jason, a mediation expert from Dominica.
"Hong Kong is the only place in the world that implements a common law system in both Chinese and English," said Paul Lam Ting-kwok (林定国), Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, proudly. Hong Kong's internationalized, high-level, and reputable common law services enable it to effectively leverage its advantages of internal and external connectivity and play the role of "super connector" and "super value-added person."
Gathering People's Hearts with Warmth
Starting a New Journey with Confidence
The vivid Hong Kong is not only about surging economic vitality, but also about the smiles on the faces of citizens.
At night, the sea breeze is gentle at the Central Harbourfront (中环海滨), and the annual "Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival" arrives as scheduled, with crowds of people and aromas filling the air. Bartenders from different countries compete on the same stage to explore creative combinations and discover the taste resonance between food and wine.
On the edge of Victoria Harbour, another cultural scene is unfolding. When the graceful lyrics are transformed into a dance that combines strength and softness, a "Li Qingzhao" (李清照) that transcends poetry emerges... As the core repertoire of Hong Kong's "Chinese Culture Festival 2025," "Mid-Autumn Radiance in Hong Kong," and "National Style and Charm in Hong Kong" three major cultural events, the national dance drama "Li Qingzhao" presents the audience with an artistic dialogue spanning thousands of years.
In the afternoon, in a simple public housing unit on Choi Hing Road (彩兴路) in Ngau Tau Kok (牛头角), Hong Kong, resident Ms. Huang is carefully cleaning her new house. Her family of four has just moved from a cramped subdivided flat into this two-bedroom apartment. "Finally, there are windows and more space." For her, this is not only an improvement in living conditions, but also a symbol of hope for life.
In recent years, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has accelerated the construction of simple public housing, optimized the home ownership ladder, and increased land supply to ensure that new homes "land with a sound," responding to the urgent expectations of Hong Kong citizens for a stable home.
Inside a district health center in Kowloon (九龙), Hong Kong, a nurse explains the blood glucose monitoring process to the elderly. In Hong Kong, medical services are extending from hospitals to communities, from treatment to prevention. In terms of medical policies, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has launched a chronic disease co-management platform, which is a collaboration between family doctors, specialists, and community medical institutions to provide comprehensive services for patients with chronic diseases.
"In order to cope with the low birth rate, Hong Kong has made many positive attempts in recent years. From the policy care, you can feel the sincerity of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government," said Ms. Cheng, a new mother. In terms of family policies, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government announced the extension of the extra tax allowance for newborn children and continued to implement the working family allowance to encourage childbirth and reduce the burden of raising children.
"The 2025 Policy Address is not only a timetable for Hong Kong to fully 'focus on the economy, seek development, and benefit people's livelihoods' and accelerate the process of moving towards governance and prosperity, but also a strategic deployment for Hong Kong to actively connect with national development strategies and achieve breakthroughs in new situations," said John Lee (李家超).
Starting from the achievements of the "14th Five-Year Plan" period and embarking on a new journey in the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, standing at a critical juncture of governance and prosperity, Hong Kong's development path is clearer, and a consensus is more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people: Under "One Country, Two Systems," Hong Kong enjoys the dual superimposed advantages of national and international opportunities. As long as everyone is united and self-reliant, Hong Kong's tomorrow will be better.
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The Mao Gong Ding (毛公鼎) of the late Western Zhou Dynasty is solemn and simple, the celadon narcissus basin without patterns of the Ru Kiln (汝窑) in the Northern Song Dynasty is elegant and dignified, and Su Shi's (苏轼) "First Ode to the Red Cliff" (《前赤壁赋》) is unrestrained and elegant. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Palace Museum (故宫博物院). The National Palace Museum in Taipei (台北故宫博物院) is holding a series of special exhibitions, and numerous Chinese cultural treasures are attracting crowds of viewers. Some Taiwanese compatriots said frankly after seeing the exhibition that they "didn't get enough" and hoped to visit the Palace Museum in Beijing (北京故宫博物院). The inheritance of Chinese culture in Taiwan is endless, and the yearning of Taiwanese compatriots for their cultural roots is natural and profound.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal suggests deepening cross-strait exchanges and cooperation and jointly inheriting and promoting Chinese culture. Chinese culture is broad and profound, with a long history, and is the spiritual lifeline of the Chinese nation, as well as the common spiritual home of compatriots on both sides of the strait.
The years cannot dilute homesickness, and the strait cannot sever cultural ties. The towering tree of Chinese culture has long been deeply rooted and flourishing in Taiwan, permeating all aspects of Taiwanese social life. This cultural connection is the New Year's Eve vigil light on the Spring Festival reunion dinner table, the 慎终追远 (shèn zhōng zhuī yuǎn - "carefully attend to the funeral rites of parents and follow them to the distant past," to honor ancestors and remember one's roots) of Qingming ancestor worship, and the endless longing for relatives on the other side of the strait when admiring the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival, deeply hidden in the daily passage of time. Mazu's (妈祖) compassion, Guan Gong's (关公) loyalty, and Baosheng Dadi's (保生大帝) salvation of the world – these beliefs originating from the mainland have continued to flourish on the island. The delicacies from all over the mainland have become the warmest collective taste memory, integrating the ancestral homeland imprints into thousands of households in Taiwan. There is no doubt that Chinese culture is the spiritual bond that connects compatriots on both sides of the strait.
In recent years, cross-strait exchanges with Chinese culture as the link are flourishing in newer and more diverse ways. Mainland games such as "Black Myth: Wukong" (《黑神话：悟空》) and animated films such as "Ne Zha" (《哪吒之魔童闹海》) have set off a craze in Taiwan. On social media, Taiwanese youth are sharing "new Chinese style" outfits. On the streets of Taipei (台北), there is an endless stream of diners lining up to taste sauerkraut fish. With its strong vitality and appeal, Chinese culture is reflected in the lifestyle, cultural taste, and emotional resonance of Taiwanese compatriots. No force can sever this cultural connection that is thicker than water.
Compatriots on both sides of the strait share the same roots, the same origin, the same culture, and the same race, and should work together to inherit and promote Chinese culture. However, since the Democratic Progressive Party (民进党) authorities came to power, they have intensified their attempts to pursue "cultural Taiwan independence" and restrict cross-strait cultural exchanges, attempting to sever the common cultural roots of both sides and eliminate the cultural identity of Taiwanese compatriots.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's Retrocession (台湾光复). Looking back at history, even during the Japanese occupation period, the inheritance of Chinese culture on the island never stopped. Insisting on learning Chinese and resisting the replacement of Japanese names; establishing the "Li Society" (栎社) poetry club to preserve ancestral culture and cultivate national integrity; initiating the "Taiwan Cultural Association" (台湾文化协会) to adhere to Chinese national consciousness... Under cruel and high-pressure rule, Taiwanese compatriots always adhered to their national identity and insisted on inheriting Chinese culture in various forms. What is disgusting is that the Democratic Progressive Party (民进党) authorities deliberately downplay and deny the historical facts of Taiwan's Retrocession, and even whitewash and beautify Japanese colonial rule, "only mentioning the end of the war, but not mentioning the Retrocession," attempting to sever the historical connection and spiritual bond between the two sides.
Historical facts are clear and cannot be erased. All along, Chinese culture has long been the spiritual gene flowing in the blood of Taiwanese compatriots. The "Kōminka Movement" (皇民化运动) forcibly promoted during the Japanese colonial rule did not obliterate the Chinese cultural identity of Taiwanese compatriots, and the Democratic Progressive Party (民进党) authorities' "de-Sinicization" (去中国化) acts, harboring the evil intentions of "Taiwan independence," are even less likely to dilute the Chinese cultural genes of Taiwanese compatriots.
History and reality have repeatedly proven that Chinese culture is the root and soul of compatriots on both sides of the strait, the most natural connection, the deepest strength, and the most unbreakable bond in cross-strait relations. Compatriots on both sides of the strait will work together to inherit and promote Chinese culture, build a common spiritual home for the Chinese nation, and will surely jointly promote Chinese culture and jointly write a new chapter in the history of the Chinese nation.
In recent days, the 15th National Games cultural and creative products have sparked a buying frenzy in Macao (澳门). The official licensed merchandise retail store in the Macao (澳门) competition zone integrates licensed merchandise sales, sports culture promotion, and photo check-in experiences. Many dolls, commemorative badges, daily necessities, handicrafts, and other items themed around the 15th National Games mascots "Xiyangyang (喜洋洋)" and "Lerongrong (乐融融)" are very popular with customers.
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Racing at lightning speed on the track, striving to be the first in the swimming pool, and roaring cheers in the stadiums... The passionately exciting 15th National Games not only ignited the arena but also brought the hearts of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao closer together.
In the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao basketball exchange match, a shout of "Chuan bo (传波) (chuán bō - "Pass the ball")" needed no explanation, as everyone understood each other tacitly. This self-evident closeness is deeply rooted in the shared culture and kinship of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The common cultural memories of the three regions are inherited in the 15th National Games: the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center (广东省奥林匹克体育中心) has set up a non-heritage display area, the Macao Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion (澳门塔石体育馆) has launched a non-heritage handmade experience area, and traditional events such as dragon boat racing, lion dance, and martial arts have been included in mass events... Those projects full of Lingnan cultural charm, those familiar traditional folk customs and festive customs, continue to stimulate the emotional resonance of residents in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, making the cultural bay area more tangible and amiable.
What brings hearts even closer is the daily life of common participation. 81-year-old Hong Kong uncle Zhang Yaozhao (张耀钊) stepped onto the table tennis court, 1,500 Macao volunteers helped the event with their services, and 420 young people from Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao competed on the same stage in the "People's Cup" sports carnival... The National Games is like a bond, tightly connecting the residents of the three regions. People from different cities enhance their understanding in the same life, the same sports, and the same experience, and shorten the distance in one joint effort after another, making the integration of the Greater Bay Area vivid and concrete.
The increasingly close emotional connection is condensed in the sacred flame that blooms from the main torch at the opening ceremony of the National Games. Passed through the four cities of Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门), Guangzhou (广州), and Shenzhen (深圳), the "Flame of Unity" that finally merged illuminates not only the increasingly perfect "hard connectivity" of infrastructure and the "soft connectivity" of coordinated and efficient institutional rules in the Greater Bay Area, but also the "heart connectivity" of the residents of the three regions working together.
One event, three hearts united. From competition in the arena to shared joy in the streets, from the passing of the sacred flame to the joining of hands, the pace of integration in the Greater Bay Area is becoming more and more firm. It is believed that Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao will join hands and go to the mountains and seas together, and will surely jointly draw a new chapter of Chinese-style modernization in the Greater Bay Area.
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Around 4 PM, on Ningxia Road (宁夏路) in Taipei (台北), Taiwan (台湾), cars, motorcycles, and bicycles flowed endlessly. In less than half an hour, however, the barriers were pulled out, and the stalls gradually took their places. The Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市), about 300 meters long, slowly emerged, and the entire road was filled with the atmosphere of everyday life.
This is one of Taipei's traditional and heartwarming night markets. There are no flashy neon lights, no noisy hawkers, but there are traditional delicacies that have remained unchanged for decades, and diners who queue up just for a taste of authentic flavor.
"We waited in line for 40 minutes just for a plate of fresh and delicious oyster omelet," said a middle-aged couple living nearby. Behind them, in the crowded throng, the queue had snaked for nearly 20 meters. Few people were impatient. Most people held freshly bought peanut roll ice cream or bubble tea, savoring it while patiently waiting. "It's worth the wait, we just love this taste."
At the end of the queue is "Yuan Huan Bian Oyster Omelet" (圆环边蚵仔煎), which has been in business since 1965. One iron plate, two generations of craftsmanship, 60 years of inheritance, this oyster omelet has grown from a street stall into a small shop.
Before your eyes, a round iron plate with a diameter of about 1 meter is heated thoroughly. After pouring oil, the master chef divides the fresh oysters into more than 10 portions and spreads them out. Each oyster is large and plump, and the iron plate sizzles. Pouring in the batter, cracking eggs, and sprinkling vegetable leaves, the master chef's movements are like flowing clouds and flowing water. When the oyster omelet is flipped, the rice paste has slightly pulled silk, and the pancake gradually turns golden yellow. Plating and drizzling with sauce, the heat mixed with the aroma of seafood and eggs hits your face, making you drool. This small shop has been listed in the Michelin Guide for many years, but it is still simple in appearance. How many servings do you make every day? "I can't count them all," the master chef replied.
Outside the shop, there is a long queue. Inside the shop, there are more than a dozen tables, and people sit close to each other. Many diners are feasting. Mr. Lin (林先生), whose ancestral home is Quanzhou (泉州), Fujian (福建), is a regular customer. "Taiwan's oyster omelet originated in southern Fujian and is called 'sea oyster omelet' in Mandarin."
Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市) has endured because of many time-honored brands like "Yuan Huan Bian Oyster Omelet" (圆环边蚵仔煎). "Zhu Gan Rong Zai" (猪肝荣仔), which started selling in 1950, "Fang Jia Chicken Rice" (方家鸡肉饭), which has been in business for more than 40 years, and "Niu Mama Braised Pork Rice" (牛妈妈控肉饭), which has been open for more than 60 years - one old shop after another, guarding a stall, and also guarding the taste memories of several generations.
The "Niu Mama Braised Pork Rice" (牛妈妈控肉饭) stall can be considered large-scale in the night market - nearly 10 small tables are lined up, with 4 people squeezed at each table, one side queuing to order, and the other side tiptoeing and looking forward to the meal.
The large pieces of pork leg meat that have been braised for a long time have a fusion of lean meat and fat, which is soft and glutinous with elasticity. Paired with crisp and tender bamboo shoots to relieve greasiness, spread on top of hot white rice, one bite down, salty, fatty and slightly sour flavors are intertwined, with the sweet and fragrant rice, the flavors are layered and fused.
"A serving of braised pork rice with a bowl of beef offal soup is a dinner," a foodie introduced. "Kong Rou Fan" (控肉饭) should be "焢肉饭", "焢" in the Minnan (闽南) dialect means "stew", and the method originated in the Minnan area.
The affordable braised pork rice is a satisfying choice in the night market. The fragrant grilled lamb skewers stall next to it is also not to be outdone, and its high quality and low price have captured many foodies.
Unlike mainland night markets, which are often located on wide pedestrian streets or squares, Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市) "grows" in the middle of the road - the original two-lane road, after about 180 stalls are arranged in fixed positions, only three narrow pedestrian lanes and one lane for vehicles are left. Parents pushing strollers, white-haired grandpas and grandmas, and tourists holding selfie sticks jostle each other, slowly moving forward in the fragrant atmosphere... This atmosphere of everyday life rises in the midst of this hustle and bustle.
After midnight, the crowds at Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市) gradually dispersed. The stall owners cleaned up the tables and chairs, and swept the ground. Ningxia Road (宁夏路) returned from a night market to a two-way lane, as if the bustling crowds and lingering fragrance had never existed. "The night market is not on the map, but in our stomachs, in our memories, in our blood," said a native of Taipei (台北).
Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市), which has participated in cross-strait cultural exchange activities many times, has long allowed this atmosphere of everyday life to cross the strait. The classic delicacies of Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市) visited Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东) with the "Taiwan Creative Life Festival" (台湾创艺生活节), attracting long queues; the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (宁夏回族自治区) delegation once visited Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市) specifically, because of the same name "Ningxia" (宁夏), the hearts were drawn closer.
According to statistics, there are more than 400 registered night markets in the Taiwan (台湾) region, and nearly 20 in the streets and alleys of Taipei (台北). Night markets are not only a tourist attraction, but also the capillaries of the grassroots economy - more than 90% of Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市) are family-run, serving an average of tens of thousands of people every day, maintaining the livelihoods of hundreds of families.
Walking in Ningxia Night Market (宁夏夜市), what you taste on the tip of your tongue is the atmosphere of everyday life, and what surges in your heart is homesickness - a plate of oyster omelet, a bowl of braised pork rice, seemingly ordinary, but connecting the two sides of the strait, connecting the inseparable flesh and blood. That continuous inheritance of Chinese food culture, the memory of home that awakens at the touch of the taste buds, has not faded across the strait, this is the deep-seated concern for the homeland.
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China is a country of ceramics. Pottery is shared by human civilization, while porcelain is a unique creation of Chinese civilization. Chinese ceramic craftsmanship is exquisite and diverse, and the accompanying ceramic culture has rich humanistic connotations. Historically, Chinese ceramics were sought-after luxury goods worldwide, with large quantities exported to various parts of the world, widely spreading Chinese civilization. From serving the domestic market to going global, ceramics have become one of the mediums with the highest degree of empathy between China and the world. In the new era, promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of ceramic culture, and strengthening the ceramic industry, has become the focus of the industry.
As inheritors of outstanding Chinese traditional culture, young talents inject new vitality into the high-quality development of ceramic art and the ceramic industry. In order to cultivate a composite young talent team of "art + industry," the China Artists Association, Jiangxi Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the CPC Jingdezhen Municipal Committee (中共景德镇市委), and the Jingdezhen Municipal People's Government (景德镇市人民政府) launched the "New Era Young Art Talent Training Program - Ceramics 100" project in 2024. One hundred young people were selected from across the country, linking 22 ceramic workshops, and inviting nearly 60 well-known experts and teachers to teach, building a multi-level, three-dimensional talent training system, forming professional support in multiple dimensions from theory to practice, from individual creation to industrial service, and from short-term training to long-term support.
Since modern times, under the wave of industrialization, modernization, digitalization, intelligence, and globalization, the Chinese ceramic industry and the world ceramic industry have undergone unprecedented changes, and people's lifestyles are also constantly changing, with new concepts constantly emerging in the cultural field. With the upgrading of the demand for spiritual and cultural life, the public needs the companionship of material forms with more national cultural characteristics. However, some universities' ceramic design and other professional teaching lack traditional cultural education, which to a certain extent leads to designers being unable to achieve a deep connection between traditional culture and modern design, resulting in a mismatch with social needs. This "Ceramics 100" project addresses the new problems faced by ceramic art and the ceramic industry, sets new topics, and strengthens creative design and research and development innovation.
The project sets up three directions: ceramic art design, ceramic form shaping, and ceramic decorative painting, which not only ensures the professional inheritance of ceramic skills, but also expands the space for cross-field ceramic creation. The 100 trainees mostly come from enterprises, society, and universities, including ceramic designers and artists who have received modern design education, as well as inheritors who focus on traditional ceramic crafts, including designers of tea sets, incense utensils, wine utensils, tableware, etc., as well as inheritors in the directions of celadon, blue and white porcelain, colored porcelain, and purple clay. The project team consciously interspersed students with traditional and modern design concepts, not only to carry out mutual learning of design languages, but also to achieve the collision of different ideas. Cross-border education is an effective means to break through traditional professional thinking patterns. The faculty of this project also covers multiple fields, including ceramic design, industrial design, as well as mentors in clothing design, branding, home furnishings, communication, e-commerce, intelligent manufacturing, etc. Various mentors impart different knowledge, providing new perspectives and breakthroughs for ceramic design, brand management, and industrial development. Diverse, multi-dimensional, and multi-perspective teaching and exchanges constantly expand the horizons of young creators and deepen their understanding of ceramic culture. Recently, the "Youth Partner Program" and the "New Era Young Art Talent Training Program - Ceramics 100" achievement exhibition was held at the Art Museum of Jingdezhen Ceramic University (景德镇陶瓷大学). The ceramic works created by 100 students from multiple directions such as form, painting, and design, centrally demonstrate the infinite potential of the younger generation in promoting the development of ceramic art and industry in 守正创新 (shǒu zhèng chuàng xīn - "upholding the right and innovating," maintaining traditions while pursuing innovation).
The ontological language of materials has always been the main proposition of ceramic art. In this achievement exhibition, most creators have deeply cultivated this field, interpreting the infinite possibilities of ceramic art creation in the new era with diverse explorations. One of the distinct characteristics is to deeply explore the spiritual core of ceramic culture and outstanding Chinese traditional culture on the basis of deeply cultivating material language, and to realize creative transformation and innovative development with modern artistic language. For example, Chen Zhu's "Xin Li Zhi Ming Series" combines humanistic aesthetics with jade culture, highlighting the natural beauty of materials and nature; Tan Danwu's "Qing Series" focuses on exploring the glaze color changes and manual traces of celadon, connecting natural interest and traditional context through the combination of celadon and plant forms; Ye Kesi's "Vijnaptimatrata Four" (see picture) takes blue and white porcelain as the carrier, reconstructs landscape imagery, and expands the boundaries of ceramic painting art.
Taking an open vision to break down industry barriers and explore the deep integration of ceramic art with technology, life, and other industries has become an important exploration direction for young creators. For example, Ran Xiangfei's "Hai Cuo Lamp" innovatively integrates exquisite porcelain with the function of lamps, combining artistic beauty and practical function; Yang Zhen's "Haiyan Heqing," Xu Kang's "Chasing Light Series Afternoon Tea and Coffee Set," etc., combine traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern design, giving new beauty to daily-use porcelain; Wei Jingjing's "AI Blue and White: Reconstructed Blue and White Dictionary" uses artificial intelligence technology to deconstruct and reshape traditional blue and white patterns, reflecting the potential of technology empowering traditional crafts.
Today, China's material research and development capabilities, manufacturing capabilities, and brand creativity have reached new heights. In this context, the ceramic industry has also ushered in a golden age of "youth empowerment." Young ceramic creators use mud as a medium and fire as a guide, innovate in inheritance, and adhere to openness, so that the thousand-year-old porcelain culture continues to shine with new brilliance. The implementation of the "Ceramics 100" project not only promotes the formation of new trends in young ceramic creation, but also injects strong innovation power into the ceramic industry. In the future, with the improvement of talent training programs and the construction of long-term development mechanisms, more young ceramic talents will emerge, building a more solid bridge between inheritance and innovation, helping to cultivate world-class daily-use ceramic brands, and promoting Chinese ceramic culture to bloom with new brilliance on the global stage.
(The authors are professors at Jingdezhen Ceramic University (景德镇陶瓷大学) and professors at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (中央美术学院), respectively.)
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"Decoration" is a concept that combines both Western and Chinese elements. As a verb, it is often associated with "beautifying life," referring to the beautification of an object or space through various forms (mainly including patterns). China has an extremely excellent tradition of decorative art. Ancient painted pottery, bronzes, porcelain, textiles, and home spaces, through various pattern decorations, created an aesthetic atmosphere with a strong oriental cultural color and shaped the character of Chinese culture.
The beauty of decoration lies in its appropriateness. Since the pre-Qin period, thinkers have speculated on decoration from an ethical perspective, believing that excessive decoration may trigger social unrest. The West also has similar views. Austrian designer Adolf Loos once gave a speech advocating the beauty of the form itself.
But no matter what period, mankind has never given up decoration. In a sense, decoration is human nature, the essential embodiment of the value of man as a subject. As long as human needs transcend basic necessities, they will inevitably be expressed through form, seeking richer and higher levels of aesthetics. Loos later also explained that he opposed "excessive" and "inappropriate" decoration, not "decoration" itself. It can be said that decoration is not only an important form of life aesthetics in the natural economy society before the industrial revolution, but also an indispensable artistic expression method in modern industrial society. Arts and crafts and modern design cannot be completely separated from decoration. Decoration is not only an art style, but also a design method, and an integral part of design.
"Form" is a typical language of "decoration." From a larger artistic scope, all art categories include form and content, and form is the basic characteristic of artistic expression. In art history, one group of people pushed "form" to the extreme of "expression," while another group was keen to make "form" serve the improvement of the human condition. The latter not only pay attention to points, lines, surfaces, and formal construction like ordinary artists, but also devote themselves to social transformation and aesthetic cultivation. In China, the earliest advocate of this idea was Mr. Cai Yuanpei (蔡元培). His idea of "aesthetic education to save the country" (美育救国) was to enlighten the people through the beauty of life.
Under the influence of Cai Yuanpei's (蔡元培) thought, the "form" of the people has become an important practice of Chinese art since the 20th century. The exhibition "The 'Form' of the People - The Art Road of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University" currently on display at the Tsinghua University Art Museum (清华大学艺术博物馆) brings together the creative practices of several generations of artists such as Pang Xunqin (庞薰琹), Lei Guiyuan (雷圭元), Zhang Guangyu (张光宇), Zhang Ding (张仃), Zhu Danian (祝大年), Wu Guanzhong (吴冠中), Chang Shana (常沙娜), and Yuan Yunfu (袁运甫), and combines them with literature combing to vividly show the academy's comprehensive pursuit of oriental aesthetics and national image design through "form," vividly interpreting the modernization of decoration.
Over the years, the artists of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University (清华大学美术学院) (formerly the Central Academy of Arts & Design (中央工艺美术学院)), have silently devoted themselves to entering the country's material manufacturing, the construction of the times, and the beautification of people's lives through decoration, arts and crafts, and design. Their efforts are not a self-inflicted "formalism," but a conscious dedication. Although the ingenuity of decoration is often overlooked by the art history view, and although their creations often require a long time - sometimes even a holistic review of an era - to gradually reveal its value of 春风化雨 (chūn fēng huà yǔ - "spring breeze and rain," a favorable environment and education that fosters growth), generations of creators have continued to move forward and never stopped.
The practice of the predecessors shows that the contemporary significance of "decoration" keeps pace with the times, and the essence of its art form is to serve the people. How to meet the growing spiritual and cultural needs of the people is an important prerequisite for promoting the development of "decoration" and "formal beauty." At present, the connection between fine arts and society is closer. Giving play to the important role of fine arts in serving economic and social development, "decoration" is duty-bound, and it also needs to be further modernized and popularized.
"Fine arts, art, science, and technology complement each other, promote each other, and enhance each other." This is the best interpretation of the contemporary value and significance of decoration, arts and crafts, and design. Starting from the aesthetics of the times and the needs of the people, and opening up the channels between fine arts, art, science, and technology, we can create a "view of decoration" and "formal beauty" that belongs to this era.
(The author is a Professor of Humanities at Tsinghua University (清华大学))
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At the 15th National Games of China, the athletes' spirited struggle and passionate pursuit of dreams vividly interpret the beauty of Chinese sports. Chinese sports have a long history. Football, archery, martial arts... some of the competition events in the National Games can find prototypes in traditional paintings. Over the years, the forms and rules of these sports may have changed, but people's pursuit of strength and beauty has remained the same.
In ancient times, archery was not only used for hunting and military purposes, but also carried the functions of self-cultivation and etiquette, and gradually became a competitive and recreational activity. In Wang Zhicheng's "Qianlong Archery Picture" (王致诚的《乾隆射箭图》), Emperor Qianlong (乾隆) holds a bow in his left hand and pulls the string with his right, as if in a moment of bated breath, the arrow will pierce the air and hit the bullseye directly. Not only men, but also women can practice archery. In Xu Yang's "Dragon Boat Festival Story Album - Shooting Rice Dumplings" (徐扬《端阳故事图册之射粉团》) of the Qing Dynasty, a woman is pulling the bowstring to the full, concentrating on aiming at the rice dumpling in the distance, with a heroic posture. From the "shooting" in the "Six Arts" of the pre-Qin period to the archery competition on the National Games arena, what has changed is the form, and what remains unchanged is the persistence to precision and the pursuit of excellence.
"Kicking the ball repeatedly passes over flying birds, the swing competes out of the weeping willows," Wang Wei vividly described the wonderful moments of Cuju (蹴鞠) in the Tang Dynasty. According to "The Biography of Xuanyuan Huangdi" (《轩辕黄帝传》), the Yellow Emperor (黄帝) invented Cuju to train the physical fitness of the army. In the Han Dynasty, Cuju was regarded as the way to "govern the country and practice martial arts," and in the Song Dynasty, it developed into a "national sport." Qian Xuan's "Cuju Picture Scroll" (钱选的《蹴鞠图卷》) of the Yuan Dynasty shows the scene of Zhao Kuangyin (赵匡胤), the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, playing Cuju with his younger brother and ministers. The dynamic movements of the Cuju players and the static concentration of the onlookers complement each other. Cuju was also very popular among the people. Qiu Ying's "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" (仇英《清明上河图卷》) of the Ming Dynasty, collected by the Liaoning Provincial Museum (辽宁省博物馆), captures a Cuju match in the market. In the picture, the eyes of the onlookers follow the movement of the ball, which shows the intensity of the competition. Du Jin's "Lady Picture Scroll" (杜堇《仕女图卷》) of the Ming Dynasty (partial view in the picture) depicts the joy of women playing Cuju. This small ball jumps out of the historical scroll and evolves into today's football, connecting the same enthusiasm for sports from ancient times to the present.
In Qiu Ying's "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" (仇英《清明上河图卷》), there is another detail that attracts attention. On the open space near the bridge in the middle of the picture, two bare-chested strongmen are engaged in a contest of strength, attracting onlookers from the shore and boats. The audience either clenches their fists and shouts to cheer for the strongmen, or leans forward, afraid of missing any wonderful moment, or calls friends and companions, eagerly sharing this competition of strength. The cheering shouts in the picture seem to be able to penetrate the silk and resonate with the cheers on today's arena. From ancient wrestling to modern wrestling, it is not only the inheritance of sports forms, but also the continuation of the Chinese sports spirit.
The rowing, canoeing and other competitions in the National Games can not help but remind people of the traditional Chinese dragon boat race. Dragon boat racing is also an important painting theme. Wang Zhenpeng's "Dragon Pond Boat Race Picture Scroll" (王振鹏《龙池竞渡图卷》) of the Yuan Dynasty and Ju Lian's "Dragon Boat Race on Dragon Boat Festival" (居廉《端阳龙舟竞渡图》) of the Qing Dynasty depict the fierce scene of dragon boats competing for the flag from different perspectives. This sports event, which originated from traditional folk customs, has sailed through the long river of history and into the arena of mass events in the National Games, inheriting not only Chinese culture, but also the spirit of unity, cooperation, and striving for the first place.
Sports and painting meet to form a unique aesthetic system. Different from Western art, which focuses on depicting the muscle lines of athletes, Chinese painters pay more attention to expressing the rhythm and spirit of sports. The spirit of striving and surpassing oneself conveyed in traditional paintings resonates across time and space with the spiritual pursuit of athletes on today's arena, making the Chinese sports spirit inherited from ancient times more perceptible and knowable.
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Since ancient times, art and science have promoted and integrated with each other, jointly driving the progress of human society. Today, as science and technology develop to a new stage, the dialogue between art and science is becoming increasingly in-depth. As an international cultural and artistic exchange activity held during the 3rd "Liangzhu Forum (良渚论坛)," the China (Hangzhou) International Biennial of Art and Technology, themed "Heaven, Earth, Human, Machine (天地人机)," brings together works by more than 160 artists and scientists from over 20 countries and regions around the world. It presents the reconstruction trajectory and future vision of the cultural ecology in the process of technological iteration, responding to the theme of the Liangzhu Forum (良渚论坛), "Civilization Relighted: Cultural Heritage and Human Cultural Diversity."
Hangzhou (杭州) is where the dawn of Liangzhu Civilization (良渚文明) first appeared, and it is also a city of innovative vitality. This gene of art-science integration is outwardly manifested as a calm and confident dialogue posture, and inwardly precipitated in the practice of art and technology integration. The China (Hangzhou) International Biennial of Art and Technology is not just an art exhibition, but also a testing ground for cutting-edge ideas and a field for perceiving the future. The exhibition constructs a multi-dimensional dialogue of "Heaven, Earth, Human, Machine (天地人机)" through four sections: "Connection·Embodied Interaction," "Symbiosis·Digital Education," "Conjecture·Ecological Reconstruction," and "Declaration·Philosophical Inquiry."
The exhibition is full of cutting-edge works that drive people to strengthen dialogue due to technological iteration. Several works from home and abroad allow the audience to personally experience the perceptual state of "human-machine connection" through immersive installations, wearable devices, interactive interfaces and other media. Among them, Nie Shichang's (聂士昌) "Dripping Instrument (滴动仪)," "Circulation Instrument (循回仪)," and "Armillary Sphere Instrument (璇玑仪)" (pictured) are representative of the integration of mechanical power and digital algorithms, exploring the interactive logic of mechanical motion and spatial feedback. Works represented by American artist Zach Lieberman's "Daily Sketches" drive artistic creation by capturing the audience's gestures, sounds, and facial expressions, and generate infinite possibilities for exploring the expression of the artistic subject through algorithms, marking that art is moving from static viewing to dynamic co-creation. These types of works demonstrate the potential of technology as a creative methodology, providing new perspectives for understanding creative thinking in the digital age.
Global issues such as climate crisis and technology abuse have also become the focus of creators. Speculation on biotechnology, sustainable design, and reflections on ecological philosophy have become important content of the "Ecological Reconstruction" section of the exhibition. Works such as "Post-Insect Illustrated Handbook - Coleoptera Prophecy (后昆虫图鉴——鞘翅预言)" by domestic artist Xing Shangmei (邢尚美) reflect on the ecological crisis through genetic editing aesthetics, presenting the artistic imagination of ecological reconstruction. This also foreshadows that cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology may become tools for solving ecological problems, or may exacerbate the opposition between humans and nature, causing people to think.
In the wave of technology, humans are often addicted to the convenience brought by technology, while ignoring the fundamental questions of "what it means to be human" and "why technology exists." Works such as "Not Here, Not Now" by British artists Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby, and "Infinity in Limitation" by Japanese artist Noriyuki Shinohara (筱原规行), challenge the paradigm of realistic expression through unconventional narratives, deepening people's critical thinking about technological ethics and the essence of human existence, which is a response to the fundamental mission of art and science.
Holding the China (Hangzhou) International Biennial of Art and Technology in Liangzhu New City (良渚新城) aims to initiate an in-depth dialogue between humanities and technology. There are many works in the exhibition that focus on the transition of cultural heritage from "preservation" to "regeneration," in which the role played by technology is changing from a "recorder" of cultural heritage to an "activator" of cultural life. Digital interpretations of "Jade Cong King (玉琮王)" and algorithm-generated "Yi Beast (易兽)" all demonstrate this trend. In addition, works such as "Computational Satellite Model" about space computing and "Spacetime Elasticity" simulating the gravitational lensing effect collectively indicate a trend: art will stand alongside science and become an important tool for humanity to explore the universe and expand the boundaries of the unknown.
The fundamental mission of art and science is always "the discovery of the world and the discovery of people." Every visitor who walks into the exhibition hall can become a participant in this dialogue, traversing the narrative of "Heaven, Earth, Human, Machine (天地人机)." What they see is not only the energy of creation, but also a civilization echo spanning five thousand years and an invitation to the boundless future. Here, artistic intelligence and artificial intelligence co-evolve, allowing the flame of civilization to question each other in ancient wisdom and cutting-edge exploration, and illuminate the next millennium in the symbiosis of humans and machines, and humans and algorithms.
(The author is the Dean of the School of Innovation and Design, China Academy of Art (中国美术学院))
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From national calligraphy exhibitions to solo exhibitions of calligraphers, a comprehensive view of contemporary calligraphy creation reveals significant achievements in upholding tradition and innovating, showcasing a vibrant and diverse vitality. However, it also presents some tendencies toward homogenization of styles, which is worrying.
The reasons for this lie, on the one hand, in the creators' unclear understanding and insufficient research into the inherent development laws of Chinese calligraphy. They fail to correctly perceive the aesthetic core of calligraphy art and accurately grasp the "degree" of calligraphy innovation, simplifying the creative style, often knowing what it is but not why. On the other hand, the creators lack cultivation and are impetuous. They have neither immersed themselves in the study of traditional culture nor clearly recognized the subtle influence of other art forms on calligraphy. Superficial borrowing from tradition and blind pursuit of current trends lead them to get lost in imitating a few popular classic calligraphic works and award-winning pieces, thus encountering creative bottlenecks in the source of learning, causing the works to fall into a predicament of homogenization.
As a national art, calligraphy carries profound cultural connotations, and its healthy development in the present has a positive effect on inheriting and promoting outstanding Chinese traditional culture and building a strong socialist cultural country. Solving the problem of homogenization in calligraphy creation and preventing the spread of this undesirable creative tendency is an important issue facing the promotion of calligraphy's prosperity and development, and it requires efforts from multiple dimensions.
First, it is necessary to strengthen the profound study of traditional classic calligraphic works and construct a personalized writing style on the basis of inheriting tradition. Zhu Luzhen (朱履贞) of the Qing Dynasty said in *Brief Essentials of Calligraphy* (*书学捷要*): "Learning calligraphy has never been done without entering through rules, nor has it been done without exiting through rules. When the art of calligraphy is accomplished, then drawing in the sand and printing in the mud, one can do as one pleases, and nothing is impossible." Studying calligraphy classics means mastering the formal beauty, artistic beauty, and legal beauty of calligraphy. So how to borrow strength from traditional classics? Zhu Hegeng (朱和羹) of the Qing Dynasty said in *Understanding the Heart of Calligraphy Practice* (*临池心解*): "All copying must be devoted to one school, and then, by comprehensively examining and pondering various schools, one will naturally be satisfied in the heart and skilled under the wrist. Over time, one's vision will broaden, one's aspirations will deepen, and by gathering the strengths of all, one can achieve an outstanding realm." He pointed out the importance of "devoting oneself to one school," that is, first delving into the method of one school, mastering the essence of writing, and then comprehensively examining and pondering, gradually transforming. This transformation is not a simple patchwork, but rather achieving the use of the past for the present in integration.
Correctly grasping the relationship between the commonality and individuality of calligraphy art is also important. Commonality means following the laws of calligraphy creation, while individuality means eliminating simple imitation and following trends, integrating the creator's thoughts and emotions, achieving innovation on the basis of tradition, and forming a personal style. As Liu Xie (刘勰) said in *The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons* (*文心雕龙*): "All such things follow each other, referring to the changes based on the old system, and the number of changes." Artistic creation abhors sameness and lack of individuality, but the generation of calligraphy individuality is not a complete innovation that separates from tradition, but rather activating traditional cultural genes with personalized expression on the basis of inheriting tradition. From Zhong Yao (钟繇) to Wang Xizhi (王羲之) to Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿), generations of calligraphers have all innovated on the basis of inheriting tradition, thus achieving a peak of calligraphy in an era. Historical experience shows that it is necessary to observe tradition and accurately grasp contemporary aesthetics, and to achieve the inheritance and development of calligraphy art in integration, so that it is neither the same as others nor the same as oneself.
Calligraphy is not a simple writing, it integrates multiple factors such as heaven, earth, people, and events, and also integrates the beauty of literature, music, painting, dance, and other art forms, reflecting the comprehensive cultivation of the writer. Improving one's own cultural literacy and artistic cultivation is the only way to enhance the style of calligraphy creation. Creators broaden their horizons, extensively read and deeply study various handed-down calligraphy works, from the metaphysical to the physical, enriching the dimensions of learning, which helps to form their own writing style.
As a profound art, the inheritance and development of calligraphy is a long and arduous process. The breakthrough direction of contemporary calligraphy creation is to break through stylized writing and imitative creation after thoroughly understanding the methods of the predecessors, reshape oneself in the brush and ink, and let writing become a natural expression of mind and emotion.
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