Summary: During the 23rd collective study session of the Politburo, Xi Jinping stressed the importance of strengthening internet governance for national development, security, and public interest. He called for a comprehensive approach, emphasizing Party leadership, promoting mainstream values, and cracking down on online disorder. Xi urged for strengthening international cooperation on internet governance, including participation in international rule-making and combating cybercrime. He also called for strengthening China's international communication capabilities to promote a positive image of China. The session included a lecture and work suggestions by Professor Shi Jianzhong of China University of Political Science and Law.
Summary: Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 3rd Congress of the China Volunteer Service Federation, praising volunteers and their contributions. Officials from Beijing, Yunnan, and other provinces vowed to implement Xi's instructions by improving volunteer service systems and promoting volunteerism in various sectors, including healthcare and community service, while also focusing on national strategies and local needs. Representatives from volunteer organizations expressed their commitment to contributing to national development through volunteer work, specifically mentioning elderly care, childcare, and healthcare. A volunteer working in Tibet emphasized the importance of serving the people and contributing to the development of border regions.
Summary: During a November 28th Politburo study session, Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of establishing a long-term mechanism for governing the internet ecosystem, focusing on foresight, accuracy, systemization, and collaboration to maintain a healthy online environment. He stressed that the governance of the internet ecosystem concerns national development, security, and the interests of the people. Xi called for a comprehensive approach involving various stakeholders to cultivate a positive and healthy online culture, ensuring the internet is filled with positive voices, mainstream values, and a new spirit of the times. The article highlights recent campaigns and laws aimed at cleaning up the internet and ensuring its healthy operation under the rule of law. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses a new plan from six departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), to better match consumer demand with supply in China, addressing the "can't buy what you want, can't sell what you have" problem. The plan focuses on structural supply-side reforms to stimulate domestic demand. It aims to promote innovation in areas like intelligent connected vehicles, smart homes, and consumer electronics, while also improving consumer protection and market regulation. MIIT anticipates that by 2027 this plan will help to create trillions of yuan in new consumer spending in key areas. No mention of the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: China's state railway group announced that the China-Europe Railway Express has surpassed 120,000 trips, transporting over $490 billion in goods. The service now connects 128 Chinese cities with 232 cities in 26 European countries and over 100 cities in 11 Asian countries. The variety of goods transported has expanded to over 50,000 items across 53 categories. Port efficiency has significantly improved, with daily handling capacity at six major ports reaching 184 trains and customs clearance times reduced to as little as a few minutes.
Summary: Yongding District in Longyan, Fujian Province, a major persimmon production base in East China, is developing a specialized industry tailored to local conditions. The district is extending the persimmon processing industry chain and actively promoting the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism. These efforts are effectively increasing the income of local residents.
Summary: China has become the first country with over 5 million domestic valid invention patents and remains the top filer of PCT international patent applications for the sixth consecutive year. Chinese brands rank second globally in brand value among the top 5000 brands. The number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people has reached 15.3, exceeding the "14th Five-Year Plan" target. China's global innovation ranking has risen to tenth place in the World Intellectual Property Organization's 2023 Global Innovation Index report.
Summary: This article discusses the implementation of a student physical fitness program aimed at making children stronger and healthier. It focuses on improving the physical well-being of students through exercise and related initiatives. A separate article highlights New Mass Literature which records the lives of ordinary people. The United States and U.S.-China relations are not mentioned.
Summary: An official from the Luodian County water supply company, Lu Xiyong, led a team to repair a leaking water tower in Daguan Village, Guizhou, restoring water service after a faulty valve was replaced. Daguan Village, once plagued by water scarcity, gained access to tap water in 2019 through a county-funded project involving a 40 km pipeline from a distant reservoir. To improve management and maintenance, Luodian County is integrating urban and rural water services, assigning service teams to conduct regular inspections and respond to reported issues. Guizhou Province aims to expand centralized water supply systems and improve management to ensure sustainable access to safe drinking water in rural areas.
Summary: The Party Secretary of Daguan Village reports that the village, previously suffering from extreme water scarcity requiring residents to travel 20km for water, now has access to tap water due to a county-level poverty alleviation project. Villagers are diligent in paying water fees and maintaining the water infrastructure, working with the county water company to ensure its upkeep. While tap water is available, the village also collects rainwater for irrigation using newly constructed pools and roadside features. The improved water access has diversified agricultural options beyond drought-resistant crops.
Summary: The article discusses the importance of water conservancy for agriculture and rural revitalization in China, highlighting improvements in rural water supply and agricultural irrigation. By the end of last year, the national rural tap water penetration rate reached 94%, and the proportion of rural population covered by large-scale water supply projects reached 65%. The article acknowledges existing challenges such as aging infrastructure, insufficient maintenance funds, and lack of specialized management teams. It emphasizes the need to improve rural water infrastructure networks and management mechanisms to consolidate the water conservancy foundation for promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Summary: A national conference was held in Changsha focusing on promoting the development of the private economy, emphasizing the importance of implementing existing policies. Representatives from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and other departments elaborated on supporting policies, while regions like Zhejiang and Hunan presented their approaches to encouraging private investment. Financial institutions signed credit agreements with private enterprises exceeding 25.2 billion yuan. Officials reiterated the commitment to "two unwavering" principles, encouraging private enterprises to focus on their core businesses and pursue high-quality development. Courts are working to protect the rights of private businesses and entrepreneurs, and the Cyberspace Administration of China is working to combat malicious online campaigns against them.
Summary: From January to October, Zhejiang's Zhoushan Port imported approximately 150 million tons of major commodities, accounting for 7.1% of China's total imports. In October alone, imports reached 16.1 million tons, a 22% year-on-year increase. Hangzhou Customs has focused on key areas such as commodity storage, processing, and international maritime services, introducing innovative regulatory models to accelerate customs clearance. These measures, including "zone-port linkage," have reduced costs and processing times for businesses, improving the commodity resource allocation capacity of the Zhejiang Free Trade Zone. Zhoushan is now the third port globally to implement fully digital transfer of bonded marine fuel.
Summary: China's National Health Commission is promoting the integration of AI into healthcare, aiming for widespread smart applications in primary care by 2030, as outlined in a five-department implementation plan. The plan emphasizes AI's role in enhancing diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitation, and health management, focusing on practical applications in grassroots healthcare, clinical treatment, patient services, and public health. The effort prioritizes AI as a tool to assist, not replace, healthcare professionals, while emphasizing data security and privacy. China is also encouraging development of domestic AI medical equipment and large language models tailored for the healthcare sector.
Summary: China's National Space Administration (CNSA) recently established a dedicated Commercial Spaceflight Department. This signals increased regulatory oversight and support for the country's burgeoning commercial space sector, which currently encompasses over 600 companies. The CNSA aims to foster high-quality development in the industry while ensuring safety. This move is expected to benefit the entire commercial space industry chain.
Summary: The All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) recently issued a notice to support employers in providing childcare services, aiming to support 1,000 qualified employer-sponsored childcare projects by 2025 and establish a trade union childcare service brand. These projects include new childcare facilities, "childcare integration" renovations, or upgrades and expansions of existing childcare facilities, primarily serving the children of employees. The ACFTU is promoting the inclusion of employer-sponsored childcare in the government's overall childcare work plan, creating a four-way linkage mechanism involving the government, trade unions, employers, and society. The ACFTU will provide a subsidy of 10,000 yuan for each qualified project.
Summary: Liquid Air, a French industrial gas company, views China as one of its most important markets and a crucial manufacturing and innovation hub, citing China's complete industrial system and optimized business environment. The company has been increasing investment in China, including a new bulk gas station project in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (经开区). Liquid Air is also collaborating with Chinese universities on hydrogen agriculture and other projects, aiming to translate research into new productive forces. Liquid Air is expanding into hydrogen energy in China, constructing hydrogen charging centers and plants to support China's green transition. They are also purchasing low-carbon electricity, reducing carbon emissions by 1 million tons.
Summary: In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of China's victory in the Anti-Japanese War and Japan's acceptance of documents returning Taiwan to China, the author, China's ambassador to Japan, criticizes current Japanese leaders for provocative statements on Taiwan, including threats of military intervention, which violate international law and the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations. The author asserts that Taiwan is an integral part of China, and adherence to the One China Principle is a binding commitment for Japan, referencing the 1972 Joint Communique and subsequent agreements. The article warns against attempts to interfere in China's internal affairs or militarily intervene in the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing China's resolve to defend its sovereignty. The author urges Japan to rectify its statements and cease undermining the post-war international order, as stable China-Japan relations depend on a solid political foundation.
Summary: A conference of sinologists from China and Southern Africa convened in Pretoria, South Africa, focusing on cross-cultural understanding and communication between China and Southern Africa. Scholars emphasized the importance of civilizational exchange, with Beijing Language University Professor Xu Baofeng noting the shared spirit between China and Africa, and the potential for South-South solutions to global governance. Attendees highlighted the Global Civilization Initiative as a platform for cooperation, and the importance of mutual learning on the path to modernization, specifically mentioning governance, education, and technology. Participants noted that growing numbers of African students are studying in China. The conference also addressed the potential for China's development experience to offer inspiration to African nations.
Summary: An international symposium commemorating the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations was held in Bangkok on November 28th. Chinese and Thai experts discussed the achievements and experiences of the past 50 years, offering suggestions for a more stable and prosperous China-Thailand community with a shared future. Gao Xiang, President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), stated that China and Thailand share similar goals in modernization and improving people's well-being. Gao called for strengthened strategic alignment and cultural exchange, particularly in poverty reduction, to benefit both populations. The symposium was co-organized by CASS and the National Research Council of Thailand.
Summary: The son of German national Annelise "Anna" Wang, Wang Liming, recently gave an interview recounting his mother's contributions to the Chinese war effort against Japan. Inspired by her husband, Chinese revolutionary Wang Bingnan, Wang Anna aided the Communist Party by facilitating the transport of vital supplies to the front lines, working with Soong Ching Ling and earning the rank of major in the Eighth Route Army. She also promoted the CCP's anti-Japanese stance to the international community. Encounters with Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai solidified her belief in the CCP's leadership. Wang Anna, who considered China her second home, later served as honorary chair of the German-China Friendship Association.
Summary: CATL and Stellantis broke ground on a jointly invested 4.1 billion euro lithium iron phosphate battery factory in Aragon, Spain. The project, one of China's largest investments in Spain, aims for full renewable energy use and plans to begin production by the end of 2026.
Summary: In Jilin province, successful trial cultivation of Zizania latifolia (茭白) in saline-alkali soil has led to improved soil conditions and increased farmer incomes. A collaboration between a Zhejiang farmer, a local agricultural company, and researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has refined planting techniques, boosting seedling survival rates and yields. The success is attributed to the plant's natural ability to neutralize alkaline components in the soil and to improved irrigation infrastructure. Local officials plan to expand cultivation and develop a complete industry chain of "cultivation-processing-sales", aiming to turn saline land into a "gold and silver beach." The project has also expanded to trial use in Liaoning and Inner Mongolia.
Summary: A State Council Work Safety Committee notice has been issued to conduct a thorough investigation and rectification campaign targeting fire risks in high-rise buildings, especially those undergoing exterior or interior renovations. The campaign will focus on buildings with residents and activities, including residential and commercial properties. The investigation will address issues such as the use of flammable materials in renovations, faulty fire safety equipment, and inadequate daily fire safety management. The notice emphasizes thorough self-inspections by businesses, oversight from government departments, and strict accountability for serious violations.
Summary: The Chinese Society for History of the CCP held its 9th National Congress in Beijing, guided by Xi Jinping Thought. The meeting reviewed past work, amended its charter, elected a new council, and discussed implementing the spirit of the 20th Party Congress. Qu Qingshan, head of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, was elected president. Following the election, Qu delivered a report on the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee.
Summary: The world's widest double-sided I-beam composite girder cable-stayed bridge, the Chaibuxi Grand Bridge on the Yilai Expressway in Hubei Province, has completed its overall painting. The Yidu-Laifeng Expressway, of which the bridge is a key component, is an important part of Hubei's highway network plan. The article focuses on the completion of the bridge's painting. No officials are mentioned, nor are the United States or U.S.-China relations discussed.
Summary: The Chinese Charity Federation (CCF) convened its 6th National Congress, electing Tang Chengpei, former Vice Minister of Civil Affairs, as its new president. The congress reviewed the 5th council's work, noting a total donation income of 49.37 billion yuan. Tang stated that the new council will follow the spirit of the 20th Fourth Plenary Session of the CPC Central Committee and implement the Party Central Committee's major decisions on charity work. Representatives also donated funds and materials to compatriots affected by the major fire accident in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Summary: China's National Development and Reform Commission issued new "Credit Repair Management Measures" to take effect April 1, 2026, addressing inconsistencies and inefficiencies in the current system. The measures categorize infractions into "minor, general and serious," and seek to avoid disproportionate punishment by generally preventing publication of minor infractions. A centralized "Credit China" website will manage repair applications, streamlining the process and improving efficiency. The system will also establish a mechanism for sharing credit repair information in a timely and synchronized manner across government departments, local governments, and third-party credit agencies.
Summary: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, along with other government officials and civil servants, held a memorial service at the government headquarters to mourn the victims of the Tai Po fire. The ceremony included raising and then lowering the national and regional flags to half-mast, followed by a three-minute moment of silence. On the same day, the central government's agencies stationed in Hong Kong, including the Liaison Office, the Office for Safeguarding National Security, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the PLA Hong Kong Garrison, also held half-mast and silent mourning ceremonies. From November 29th to December 1st, all government buildings and facilities in Hong Kong will fly flags at half-mast, and non-essential public activities of the SAR government's principal officials will be canceled. The SAR government has set up mourning halls in all 18 districts of Hong Kong for citizens to offer condolences.
Summary: Following the Hong Kong Tai Po fire, Beijing is coordinating resources to assist the Hong Kong SAR government. The central government is providing emergency equipment and supplies through various foundations, including Alibaba and ByteDance. The People's Bank of China is supporting a "zero-delay" cross-border RMB donation channel, and the National Financial Regulatory Administration is instructing financial institutions to expedite insurance claims and offer loan support. The China Charity Federation has also initiated fundraising, collecting funds and goods valued at nearly 70 million RMB.
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Summary: The article discusses the implementation of the "Student Physical Fitness Enhancement Plan" by the Ministry of Education and other departments, aimed at improving students' physical health. Schools are increasing daily physical activity time to at least two hours through measures such as additional breaks and diverse extracurricular activities. Educational reforms include linking primary, middle, and high school sports curricula for continuous skill development. Schools are also building diverse teaching teams composed of full-time teachers and outside coaches to improve the sports education.
Summary: This article recounts a Chinese table tennis player's experience at the 15th National Games mixed doubles final, where she and her teammate secured victory. She reflects on her career, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, passion, and the lessons learned from both success and failure. As the International Table Tennis Federation Athletes Commission chair and a doctoral student, she expresses her commitment to promoting the sport, especially among youth in rural areas. She hopes to inspire young people to pursue their dreams through sports and promote well-rounded development. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article focuses on China Petroleum University (Beijing)'s Karamay campus and its efforts to cultivate talent willing to work in Xinjiang's oil industry. University Party Secretary Wang Tongqi emphasized integrating ideological guidance with professional skills to meet industrial needs. Model workers were brought in to inspire students, and the university highlighted alumni success stories in western China. The university is working to instill a sense of duty in students to contribute to national development in the west, with over half of graduates choosing the oil and gas sector and staying in the western regions. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Several reports from People's Daily discuss the integration of digital technology and AI into media and various sectors in China. Chai Zheben of People's Daily Digital Communication Co. discussed the use of "screen media" to promote mainstream narratives. Liu Tao from People's Daily Media Technology Co., Ltd. discussed building an intelligent platform for party media. Gao Feng of China Unicom discussed extending media integration to rural areas through digital solutions. Finally, Zhu Shuqin of Hisense Group discussed the opportunities for AI in display technology.
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Summary: The article discusses the rise of "new mass literature" (新大众文艺) in China, exemplified by the stories of three individuals: Wang Yuzhen, a 70-year-old online writer; Tang Xingfen, a former dormitory administrator turned online novelist; and Zhan Youbing, a photographer and former security guard documenting migrant worker life in Dongguan. Wang, inspired by online writing, shares her life experiences, connecting with younger readers. Tang, who was invited to join Zhejiang Province's online writers association after she wrote six novels, emphasizes the power of writing as a medium for self-expression and connecting with others. Zhan documents the evolving lives of migrant workers through photography, reflecting Dongguan's transformation.
Summary: The article discusses the emergence of "new mass literature and art" (新大众文艺) in China, driven by internet and AI technologies, allowing broader participation in artistic creation and dissemination. It argues that this phenomenon is rooted in a historical tradition of popular expression, reminiscent of early folk songs and the "literary popularization" movements of the 20th century. The piece highlights the rise of ordinary workers, such as delivery drivers and livestreamers, as active creators, exemplified by a poet from Dongguan who is also a shop owner and BBQ vendor. The author suggests that this trend enriches artistic forms, inspires professional artists, and reflects the spirit of the times. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
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Summary: Eminent Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) Professor, now 80 years old, reflects on decades of artistic practice, emphasizing a continuous "apprenticeship" approach to art. She discusses her early influences, including creating murals as a youth and her 14 years spent in Yunnan province, which profoundly impacted her artistic style and subject matter, inspiring her to capture the spirit of the people. Her artistic philosophy centers on capturing depth in history, life, and the human spirit. After studying masterpieces in museums both domestically and abroad, the artist emphasized that her roots are naturally growing in the lands of her own country.
Summary: Exhibitions in Shanghai and Beijing are commemorating the 120th anniversary of Shu Tong's birth, showcasing his revolutionary life and calligraphic achievements. After joining the Chinese Communist Party in 1926, Shu used his calligraphy to inspire and mobilize the masses, integrating personal artistic pursuits with the revolutionary cause. He later founded the China Calligraphers Association and promoted the idea that calligraphy should serve the people and socialism. Shu's calligraphy style, which blended traditional forms with a contemporary spirit, exemplified the principle of "learning from the ancients without being bound by them." The exhibitions emphasize the continued relevance of Shu's artistic legacy for contemporary calligraphers, urging them to remain rooted in the people and embrace innovation within tradition.
Summary: The article discusses the cultural significance of persimmons (柿子) in Chinese art and culture, highlighting their auspicious symbolism and frequent appearance in paintings throughout history. It analyzes Gao Jianfu's "Red Persimmons and Birds" (红柿小鸟) as an example of how the fruit represents vitality and the enduring nature of Chinese civilization. The painting combines traditional Chinese techniques with Western influences, showcasing the artist's understanding of both natural beauty and artistic expression. The author suggests that the enduring appeal of the persimmon motif reflects the deep-rooted cultural values and folk wisdom embedded within Chinese society. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the enduring influence of Song Dynasty aesthetics on Chinese culture and art, focusing on its naturalism, minimalism, intellectualism, and the blending of refined and popular tastes. It highlights how Song artists integrated nature into their works, embraced simplicity, and infused philosophical contemplation into artistic creation. The fusion of elegance and commonality in Song art broke down barriers between art and daily life, influencing later generations. The article emphasizes how understanding and applying Song aesthetics provides a path to inheriting and developing Chinese aesthetic traditions, leading to a modern lifestyle that combines historical depth and contemporary spirit.
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Summary: The "Hundred Inscriptions, Thousand Rubbings" exhibition at the Nanjing Museum inspires reflection on the "stele vs. copybook" debate in Chinese calligraphy. The exhibition explores how, after the 17th century, interest in pre-Tang, non-master calligraphic works fueled a "stele school revolution," challenging the dominance of the Wang Xizhi tradition. Calligraphers began drawing inspiration from early Han steles, valuing a raw, unsophisticated aesthetic in contrast to the Wang style. While Kang Youwei advocated for integrating stele and copybook styles, the article argues that overemphasizing form in modern calligraphy risks marginalizing the "human" element central to the art's traditional value. The rise of AI further underscores the importance of the human touch in calligraphy, prompting renewed debate on the relationship between skill and Tao.
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Network ecology governance is an important task in building a strong cyber nation, concerning national development and security, and the immediate interests of the people. It is necessary to improve the long-term mechanism for network ecology governance, focus on enhancing the foresight, accuracy, systematicness, and coordination of governance, and continuously create a clear and upright cyberspace.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we have placed network ecology governance in an important position, continuously strengthened the mainstream values, mainstream public opinion, and mainstream culture online, effectively cracked down on and curbed online chaos, and the overall network ecology has been improving. The practice of these years has made us deeply realize that to grasp network ecology governance, we must adhere to the Party's leadership, adhere to the people first, adhere to integrity and innovation, adhere to the rule of law, and adhere to the concept of the system.
Network ecology governance occupies an important position in national governance. Under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, we must improve the overall network governance pattern and form a joint force for governance. All levels and departments should strengthen the political responsibility and leadership responsibility of managing the network, solve outstanding problems in a timely and effective manner, and continuously improve the ability to use the network to understand public opinion and carry out work. It is necessary to strengthen the guidance of online platforms, self-media, and multi-channel network organizations, and urge them to assume social responsibility and consciously become disseminators of positive energy.
If the source is clear, the flow will be clear. We must adhere to shaping the cyberspace with positive voices, mainstream values, and the new atmosphere of the times, so that the Internet becomes an important position for ideological guidance, moral cultivation, and cultural inheritance. It is necessary to deepen the online publicity of the Party's innovative theories, vigorously promote the core socialist values, and launch more online works with connotation, warmth, and influence. Mainstream media should play a leading role in demonstrating the supply of high-quality online content.
Network ecology governance is a systematic project, and we must fully mobilize all parties and comprehensively use various means such as education, administration, and the rule of law. It is necessary to improve the differentiated and precise implementation mechanism of online ideological and moral education, and cultivate a self-respecting, self-confident, rational, peaceful, and positive online social mentality. We should take measures such as policy guidance and administrative licensing to promote the connection between administrative supervision and industry self-discipline. We must coordinate the promotion of legislation, law enforcement, justice, and legal publicity in the network field.
Online chaos pollutes social conduct and infringes upon the interests of the masses. We must dare to show our swords and resolutely crack down on it, cut off the chain of interests and the industrial chain, and eradicate the soil and conditions for its breeding. In conjunction with cracking down on online chaos, we must deeply find out the weak links in network ecology governance and take targeted measures to consolidate the foundation and make up for shortcomings.
At present, new technologies and applications such as artificial intelligence and big data are constantly emerging, which bring challenges to network ecology governance and also provide new support conditions. We must encourage the development of new technologies in the field of cyberspace, promote the transformation of research and development results and the implementation of application scenarios. It is necessary to improve the hierarchical and classified security supervision mechanism and build a solid network security and data security defense line.
Network ecology governance is a common issue facing all countries in the world. We must actively participate in the formulation of international rules, work with all countries to combat cybercrime, and promote the building of a community of common destiny in cyberspace. It is necessary to strengthen the construction of international communication network platforms and capabilities, use the Internet to spread China's voice and tell China's story well, and vividly show a credible, lovely, and respectable image of China.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 29th. The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held its 23rd collective study on strengthening network ecology governance on the afternoon of November 28th. Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, stressed when presiding over the study that network ecology governance is an important task in building a strong cyber nation, concerning national development and security, and the immediate interests of the people. It is necessary to improve the long-term mechanism for network ecology governance, focus on enhancing the foresight, accuracy, systematicness, and coordination of governance, and continuously create a clear and upright cyberspace.
Professor Shi Jianzhong (时建中) from China University of Political Science and Law (中国政法大学) explained this issue and put forward work suggestions. The comrades of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee listened carefully to the explanation and conducted discussions.
Xi Jinping (习近平) made an important speech after listening to the explanation and discussion. He pointed out that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we have placed network ecology governance in an important position, continuously strengthened the mainstream values, mainstream public opinion, and mainstream culture online, effectively cracked down on and curbed online chaos, and the overall network ecology has been improving. The practice of these years has made us deeply realize that to grasp network ecology governance, we must adhere to the Party's leadership, adhere to the people first, adhere to integrity and innovation, adhere to the rule of law, and adhere to the concept of the system.
Xi Jinping (习近平) stressed that network ecology governance occupies an important position in national governance. Under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, we must improve the overall network governance pattern and form a joint force for governance. All levels and departments should strengthen the political responsibility and leadership responsibility of managing the network, solve outstanding problems in a timely and effective manner, and continuously improve the ability to use the network to understand public opinion and carry out work. It is necessary to strengthen the guidance of online platforms, self-media, and multi-channel network organizations, and urge them to assume social responsibility and consciously become disseminators of positive energy.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that if the source is clear, the flow will be clear (源清则流清). We must adhere to shaping the cyberspace with positive voices, mainstream values, and the new atmosphere of the times, so that the Internet becomes an important position for ideological guidance, moral cultivation, and cultural inheritance. It is necessary to deepen the online publicity of the Party's innovative theories, vigorously promote the core socialist values, and launch more online works with connotation, warmth, and influence. Mainstream media should play a leading role in demonstrating the supply of high-quality online content.
Xi Jinping (习近平) stressed that network ecology governance is a systematic project, and we must fully mobilize all parties and comprehensively use various means such as education, administration, and the rule of law. It is necessary to improve the differentiated and precise implementation mechanism of online ideological and moral education, and cultivate a self-respecting, self-confident, rational, peaceful, and positive online social mentality. We should take measures such as policy guidance and administrative licensing to promote the connection between administrative supervision and industry self-discipline. We must coordinate the promotion of legislation, law enforcement, justice, and legal publicity in the network field.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that online chaos pollutes social conduct and infringes upon the interests of the masses. We must dare to show our swords and resolutely crack down on it, cut off the chain of interests and the industrial chain, and eradicate the soil and conditions for its breeding. In conjunction with cracking down on online chaos, we must deeply find out the weak links in network ecology governance and take targeted measures to consolidate the foundation and make up for shortcomings.
Xi Jinping (习近平) stressed that at present, new technologies and applications such as artificial intelligence and big data are constantly emerging, which bring challenges to network ecology governance and also provide new support conditions. We must encourage the development of new technologies in the field of cyberspace, promote the transformation of research and development results and the implementation of application scenarios. It is necessary to improve the hierarchical and classified security supervision mechanism and build a solid network security and data security defense line.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that network ecology governance is a common issue facing all countries in the world. We must actively participate in the formulation of international rules, work with all countries to combat cybercrime, and promote the building of a community of common destiny in cyberspace. It is necessary to strengthen the construction of international communication network platforms and capabilities, use the Internet to spread China's voice and tell China's story well, and vividly show a credible, lovely, and respectable image of China.
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The 3rd Congress of Members of the China Volunteer Service Federation (中国志愿服务联合会) was held in Beijing (北京) from November 27th to 28th. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) sent a congratulatory letter, extending greetings to the vast number of volunteers, volunteer service organizations, and volunteer service workers. The General Secretary's congratulatory letter is inspiring and motivates people to forge ahead, generating enthusiastic responses from all sectors of society. Everyone expressed that they should bear in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's earnest entrustment, vigorously promote the volunteer spirit of dedication, fraternity, mutual assistance, and progress, actively participate in the vivid practice of Chinese-style modernization construction, and contribute volunteer service strength to the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter made me deeply feel the Party Central Committee's high attention and ardent expectations for the volunteer service cause." Tang Xing'an (唐行安), Minister of the Social Work Department of the Beijing (北京市) Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the "Two New" Working Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, said, "We must take serving national strategies, serving the people's livelihood, and serving social governance as the starting point and foothold for promoting the high-quality development of the capital's volunteer service cause, continuously improve the volunteer service system, continuously polish the 'Smiling Beijing' (微笑北京) volunteer service brand, promote volunteer service from broad participation to professional and efficient upgrading, attract more citizens to join the ranks of volunteers, and make 'having time to be a volunteer and finding a volunteer when in difficulty' a new social trend in the capital."
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter places ardent expectations and puts forward clear requirements for volunteer service work in the new era, providing fundamental guidelines for doing a good job in volunteer service." Zhang Xiaoming (张晓鸣), Minister of the Social Work Department of the Yunnan (云南省) Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the "Two New" Working Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, said, "We will take the construction of the 'Volunteer Colorful Yunnan' (志愿彩云南) in the new era as the starting point, improve the volunteer service system, strengthen the management of volunteer service organizations, promote the integrated development of Party building leading 'professional social workers + volunteer service,' solidly carry out themed volunteer service activities, extensively carry out regular volunteer service, and better play the active role of volunteer service in social governance in border ethnic areas."
Fu Qiang (傅强), Chairman of the Qunying Public Welfare Development Promotion Center in Yuhua District (雨花区), Changsha City (长沙市), Hunan Province (湖南省), has been engaged in volunteer service for more than 20 years. He said, "I will continue to promote the volunteer spirit, strive to plan high-quality volunteer service projects, and use volunteer service as a link to allow more people to feel the warmth of the Party." Shan Zhengda (单政达), Secretary of the Party Committee of the Lei Feng Regiment of Party Members in Gaomi City (高密市), Shandong Province (山东省), has long organized and carried out volunteer service activities. He said, "We must follow the direction pointed out by General Secretary Xi Jinping, actively participate in public welfare undertakings related to people's livelihood, contribute to areas such as elderly care, childcare, and inclusive medical care, improve the temperature of people's livelihood with volunteer service, and continue to write more new era volunteer service stories with practical actions."
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter has further strengthened my determination to devote myself to volunteer service." Li Pengcheng (李鹏程), a Western Plan volunteer serving in Tibet (西藏), believes that "volunteer service is the perseverance of taking root in the snowy plateau, the dedication to wholeheartedly serving the masses, and the sincerity of integrating into the development of the border areas. I will vigorously promote the volunteer spirit, drive more young volunteers to participate in the formation of characteristic volunteer service teams, continuously improve the accuracy of service, and let the flower of volunteer service bloom brilliantly."
In Changshan Garden Community (长山花园社区), Tuanshan Street (团山街道), Kuancheng District (宽城区), Changchun City (长春市), Jilin Province (吉林省), more than a dozen volunteer service teams carry out activities such as theoretical publicity, dispute mediation, and caring for the elderly throughout the year, doing practical things and solving problems for the masses. Wu Yaqin (吴亚琴), the First Secretary of the Party Committee of Changshan Garden Community, said, "We will continuously enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of volunteer service, warm the community with more visible and tangible practical things and good deeds, and promote volunteer service to enter thousands of households."
Recently, the Health and Health Volunteer Service Working Committee of the China Volunteer Service Federation (中国志愿服务联合会卫生健康志愿服务工作委员会) organized Beijing (北京) medical experts to conduct grassroots doctor training to help grassroots doctors improve their theoretical level and practical ability. "General Secretary Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter has pointed out the direction for medical volunteer service." Wang Xin'an (王新宴), Director of the Health and Health Volunteer Service Working Committee of the China Volunteer Service Federation, said that it will further strengthen its own construction, build a medical volunteer team with feelings, ability, and technology to a high standard, improve the training system, improve service standards, and better serve the grassroots masses.
Wu Zuqing (吴祖清), Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the Guangdong (广东省) Volunteer Service Federation, said, "We must transform General Secretary Xi Jinping's earnest entrustment into forward momentum, accelerate the coordinated development of volunteer service in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区), deepen professional and branding construction, cultivate a number of demonstration projects and backbone forces, and continue to expand key service areas such as 'the elderly and the young,' psychological counseling, and emergency rescue, so as to gather upward and benevolent forces with higher quality volunteer service."
The State Grid Zhejiang Electric Hongchuan Communist Party Member Service Team (国网浙江电力红船共产党员服务队) has always devoted itself to volunteer service with sincerity, helping disabled families solve life problems, and building a diversified platform for helping the disabled to promote extended services in areas such as helping students and helping the elderly. Yu Xianghong (虞向红), a member of the service team, said, "General Secretary Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter has further strengthened our original intention of service. We will provide more accurate and professional assistance to more families with disabilities, and convey truth, goodness, and beauty and spread positive energy with practical actions."
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"It is necessary to improve the long-term mechanism for network ecology governance, focus on enhancing the foresight, accuracy, systematicness, and coordination of governance, and continuously create a clean and upright cyberspace." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made an important speech at the 23rd collective study of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on November 28, making strategic arrangements and putting forward clear requirements for the important task of network ecology governance in building a strong network country.
Network ecology governance concerns national development and security, and the vital interests of the people. In recent years, the "Qinglang" series of special actions have removed the dross and promoted the essence, promoting the upright and dispelling the turbid, so that the cyberspace is full of positive energy and the main theme is high-pitched. The Cybersecurity Law, the Data Security Law, and the Personal Information Protection Law have been introduced, and the legislation, law enforcement, justice, and popularization of laws in the network field have been promoted in a coordinated manner to ensure the healthy operation of the Internet on the track of the rule of law. Building a good network ecology is not an overnight effort. It is necessary to build a fundamental and long-term system and mechanism with the spirit of "锲而不舍，金石可镂 (qiè ér bù shě, jīn shí kě lòu - "If you keep carving, you can carve metal and stone," Perseverance can overcome any difficulty.)".
Network ecology governance is a systematic project, and it is necessary to fully mobilize all parties to form a joint force for governance. Industries, enterprises, and competent authorities should fulfill their due responsibilities, cultivate a positive, healthy, and upward-looking network culture, so that the cyberspace is clear and ecological, and is always full of positive voices, mainstream values, and the new trends of the times.
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Reader Concerns
Currently, China has strong manufacturing capabilities and robust consumer demand, but there are still situations where some consumer goods are "unavailable when desired and unsellable when offered." How can we enhance the adaptability of consumer goods supply and demand to better address this issue?
The "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划) proposal suggests adhering to expanding domestic demand as a strategic priority, closely integrating benefiting the people's livelihoods with promoting consumption, and investing in both material goods and human capital. It aims to guide new supply with new demand and create new demand with new supply.
Recently, six departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), jointly issued the "Implementation Plan on Enhancing the Adaptability of Consumer Goods Supply and Demand to Further Promote Consumption" (关于增强消费品供需适配性进一步促进消费的实施方案) (hereinafter referred to as the "Implementation Plan"), which aims to address the supply-demand mismatch and resource waste caused by the problem of "unavailable when desired and unsellable when offered."
Supply and demand are two sides of the same coin in economic development. Adaptability means that the consumer goods production and supply side proactively adapts to changes in consumption trends, dynamically and accurately matching diverse consumer demands in terms of quality, structure, and effectiveness.
"Promoting overall supply-demand adaptability can maximize the stimulation of consumption potential and facilitate smooth economic circulation," said a relevant official from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部). If enterprises understand and produce what the people want and like, consumers can buy more satisfactory products and enjoy more satisfactory services, and enterprises' products can be more marketable, of higher quality, and with better prices.
Currently, China has a total of 230 million types of consumer goods, with over 100 categories such as home appliances, furniture, sporting goods, clothing, and home textiles having the highest output in the world. Supported by strong manufacturing capabilities, consumer goods enterprises can quickly respond to technological upgrades and subtle changes in consumer demand, continuously iterating and innovating products.
How can we accelerate the transformation of production and consumption from quantity to quality, forming a virtuous cycle of interaction and mutual promotion between supply and consumption? The "Implementation Plan" lists many specific measures.
On the supply side, accelerate the innovation and application of new technologies, and expand the supply of distinctive and new products. Develop new fields and tracks such as intelligent connected new energy vehicles, smart homes, and consumer electronics, creating hundreds of iconic products, hundreds of innovative enterprises, and a batch of new product first-use scenario models. Increase the application of new tools such as generative artificial intelligence and 3D digital design, develop artificial intelligence terminal products, and provide lifestyle services such as entertainment, health, and companionship.
On the demand side, activate domestic demand potential and create a good development environment. Focusing on the differentiated needs of different age groups, implement a three-year action plan to safeguard the safety of children's and students' products, and promote home-based aging-in-place renovations. Make good use of large-scale equipment renewal and consumer goods trade-in policies, and enrich consumer finance products and services. Continue to rectify local protectionism and market segmentation issues, and strengthen normalized anti-monopoly supervision and law enforcement. Strengthen network market supervision, crack down on illegal advertisements, counterfeit and shoddy products, and other behaviors, and promote the formation of a safe and secure consumption environment.
"The 'Implementation Plan,' by focusing on supply-side structural reform, accelerating brand leadership, standard upgrades, and new technology applications, stimulates the 'multiplier effect' and 'structural dividend' of China's huge domestic demand market," said a relevant official from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部). By 2027, it is expected to generate a new consumer market worth trillions of yuan in key areas.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on November 29th (Reporters Li Xinping (李心萍) and Song Haoxin (宋豪新)) The reporter learned from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司): As of November 28, the China-Europe Railway Express has cumulatively operated more than 120,000 trains, sending goods worth more than 490 billion US dollars. The outbound and return trips are basically balanced, and the comprehensive container load ratio is basically stable at 100%.
The transportation channel is constantly expanding. At present, 128 cities in China have opened China-Europe Railway Express, reaching 232 cities in 26 European countries and more than 100 cities in 11 Asian countries, and the service scope basically covers the entire Eurasian region.
The categories of goods are more abundant. The categories of goods transported by the China-Europe Railway Express have been expanded to 53 categories and more than 50,000 kinds of goods. High value-added goods such as auto parts, machinery and equipment, and electronic appliances have become the main source of exports for the China-Europe Railway Express.
Port capacity has been significantly improved. The daily handover capacity of Alashankou (阿拉山口), Khorgos (霍尔果斯), Erenhot (二连浩特), Manzhouli (满洲里), Suifenhe (绥芬河), and Tongjiang (同江) six major ports has reached 184 trains. The customs clearance time has been shortened from about half a day to less than 30 minutes, and the fastest time is only a few minutes.
The organization of goods is more efficient. 14 China-Europe Railway Express assembly centers have been formed in China, including Xi'an (西安), Chengdu-Chongqing (成都—重庆), Zhengzhou (郑州), and Jinhua (Yiwu) (金华（义乌）), which accelerates the transformation of the China-Europe Railway Express from "point-to-point" to "hub-to-hub". In the first 10 months of this year, the number of China-Europe Railway Express trains operated through 14 assembly centers accounted for 87% of the country.
Transportation costs have been effectively reduced. With the continuous expansion of the operating scale, the domestic and foreign transportation prices of the China-Europe Railway Express have been reduced by more than 40% compared with the initial stage of operation. China's finance, taxation, customs and other departments have introduced policies such as tax rebates for land-based departure ports and preferential deductions for the apportionment of domestic freight for China-Europe Railway Express return trips, which further reduces the operating costs of enterprises.
Return to TopAs an important persimmon production base in East China, Yongding District (永定区), Longyan City (龙岩市), Fujian Province (福建省), has adapted to local conditions to create distinctive industries, extend the persimmon processing industry chain, and actively promote the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism, effectively driving local people to increase their income and become rich.
The picture shows farmers in Xinnan Village (新南村), Hukeng Town (湖坑镇), Yongding District (永定区) drying persimmon cakes.
Photo by Su Chaoyang (苏朝阳) (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) November 29th dispatch (Reporter Gu Yekai (谷业凯)) The latest data released by the National Intellectual Property Administration (国家知识产权局) shows that China has become the first country in the world with more than 5 million domestic valid invention patents, and its PCT international patent applications have ranked first in the world for six consecutive years. Among the top 5,000 brands in the world, the value of Chinese brands reached 1.81 trillion US dollars, ranking second in the world; the direct output value of geographical indication products is close to 970 billion yuan.
As of the end of June this year, the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people in China reached 15.3, exceeding the expected target set by the "14th Five-Year Plan"; the effective number of invention patents in China's strategic emerging industries exceeded 1.4 million, maintaining rapid growth. In key areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, integrated circuits, biomedicine, and new energy, the reserve of high-value patents continues to increase, accelerating the shift from "quantitative accumulation" to "qualitative improvement," laying a solid foundation for achieving high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement.
China's efficient use of intellectual property rights continues to increase its contribution to the economy. The added value of patent-intensive industries accounts for more than 13% of the gross domestic product (GDP), and the added value of copyright industries accounts for nearly 7.5% of the gross domestic product (GDP).
In the "Global Innovation Index Report 2023" released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (世界知识产权组织), China's ranking rose to tenth, entering the top ten globally for the first time, and it has 24 of the world's top 100 innovation clusters, ranking first in the world for three consecutive years.
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"Brother Lu, the elevated water tank for the tap water is leaking, come take a look!" Chen Banglai (陈帮莱) is a villager in Daguan Village (大关村), Longping Town (龙坪镇), Luodian County (罗甸县), Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (黔南布依族苗族自治州), Guizhou Province (贵州省), and his home is located below the elevated water tank. One afternoon a few days ago, he was about to go out when he noticed water flowing on the road in front of his door. He looked up and thought, "Oh no! Water is gushing out of the elevated water tank."
Upon receiving the call, Lu Xiyong (卢西勇), the head of the Daguan area of Luodian County Water Supply and Drainage Co., Ltd. (罗甸县供排水有限公司), arrived at the scene with the water supply service team. They closed the inlet valve and opened the tank for inspection, discovering that the float valve could not reset.
"Replacing it directly would easily contaminate the water, which would be a shame. Let's let everyone use the water normally first, and replace it after the water level drops a bit." Lu Xiyong (卢西勇) and his colleagues returned to the vehicle, prepared tools and accessories, waited for more than an hour, and began replacing the float valve. After opening the inlet valve for testing, the float valve reset immediately after reaching the predetermined water level, and the water inflow stopped immediately, successfully eliminating the fault.
Daguan Village (大关村) has high mountains and steep slopes and belongs to a karst landform. For a long time, water shortage has affected the villagers' production and life. "Water cannot be stored. When it rains, water, soil, and fertilizer run off. We can only grow drought-resistant corn. People are reluctant to pour out the water used for washing vegetables and dishes, and save it to feed pigs and cattle." Ao Zhihua (敖芝华), the Party branch secretary of Daguan Village (大关村), told reporters about the past, with every household using "sky water," roof water, and water cellar water, and having to walk five or six kilometers of mountain roads to carry spring water in winter.
Water shortage restricts production and life. The former deeply impoverished village took solving the water problem as a starting point to decisively win the battle against poverty. In 2019, the Luodian County Water Resources Bureau (罗甸县水务局) invested more than 5 million yuan to launch the Daguan Village (大关村) drinking water safety consolidation and improvement project. By the end of the same year, the entire village had access to tap water.
"There is no stable water source around Daguan Village (大关村), so we had to select the Bianyang Reservoir (边阳水库) in other towns, and the main pipeline is 40.38 kilometers long." Yin Yonghua (尹永华), deputy director of the Luodian County Water Resources Bureau (罗甸县水务局), introduced that Daguan Village (大关村) has 30 villagers' groups under its jurisdiction, with an elevation difference of more than 500 meters, so it can only take two-stage water lifting; and the residents are scattered, with a water distribution network of nearly 200 kilometers, but through the efforts of all parties, the water supply guarantee rate of the entire village exceeds 95%.
Winding up along the cement road of Daguan Village (大关村), there are half-finger-high cement road edge barriers on both sides of the road. Every certain distance, the road surface has thin transverse grooves, which are connected to the self-built water pools on the side of the road through pipelines. This is a local method that the villagers came up with to collect rainwater as much as possible.
"We and the County Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau (县农业农村局) contribute funds and materials, and the villagers invest labor to build water pools in the fields to solve agricultural irrigation. There are thousands of such self-built water pools in Daguan Village (大关村)," said Yin Yonghua (尹永华).
It is necessary to build well, and more importantly, to manage well. How to make safe water "flow continuously"?
"The most ideal way is to hand it over to the water company, which is responsible for both charging and after-sales service, and is responsible for its own profits and losses. However, the management and maintenance costs in rural areas are high. If the company is only responsible for the rural sector, it will mostly lose money and is not willing to do so." Yin Yonghua (尹永华) said that packaging the county town and rural water affairs as a whole is the way to solve the problem. Luodian County (罗甸县) has explored this and the effect is very good.
In order to improve the quality of water supply guarantee, Luodian County Water Supply and Drainage Co., Ltd. (罗甸县供排水有限公司) divides the area into districts, each equipped with a 3-person water supply service team, which conducts inspections and maintenance every 10 days, forming a closed loop from the main pipeline, distribution network to farmers.
"See if the water pressure is normal, whether there are impurities, color, and odor are also the focus, and finally take samples for testing." Lu Xiyong (卢西勇) introduced that the company also posted water supply service cards in every household, clearly listing the telephone numbers of the state and county water resources bureaus (州县水务局), the county water company (县水务公司), the area water managers, and the village grid members, so that enterprises and villages can jointly participate in supervision and management, and achieve "immediate response and immediate action" to water supply problems, and continuously guarantee water supply.
Statistics from the Guizhou Provincial Department of Water Resources (贵州省水利厅) show that as of now, there are more than 1,300 large-scale water supply projects with more than 10,000 people in Guizhou (贵州), covering more than 50% of the rural population, and are uniformly managed by the company; there are more than 30,000 centralized water supply projects with less than 10,000 people and more than 100 people, covering more than 40% of the rural population, and adopting two modes of company management and town and village management; there are 36,000 decentralized water supply projects with less than 100 people, covering less than 10% of the rural population, some of which are included in company management, and some of which belong to village-level self-management, and problems that cannot be solved are reported to the water resources department.
"Rural drinking water projects not only manage the present, but also manage the long-term, which is a delicate job. We must be realistic, adapt to local conditions, promote accurately, and form a long-term management and protection mechanism." Hou Chao (侯朝), a first-level chief staff member of the Guizhou Provincial Department of Water Resources (贵州省水利厅), said that the average annual management and protection fund in Guizhou (贵州) is 300 million yuan, but there is still a gap, and it is necessary to continue to promote large-scale water supply projects, transform centralized water supply projects, and upgrade decentralized water supply projects, to create conditions for more places to achieve county-level unified management and company-specific management.
This issue is coordinated by: Qi Jiarun (祁嘉润)
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How water-scarce is Daguan Village (大关村)? Every family lives halfway up the mountain, and they have to fetch water from outside the mountain to drink. The nearest river to the village is a full 20 kilometers away. Deep soil is as precious as silver, and every drop of water is as precious as oil. A ladle of water is used several times, and finally collected to feed livestock. Each household has at least three small water cellars, but they are simply not enough to 解渴 (jiě kě - "quench thirst," to relieve thirst; to satisfy a craving).
In the decisive battle to win the fight against poverty, the county launched a drinking water safety consolidation and improvement project, and the whole village looked forward to tap water. Building it well is the foundation, but protecting it well is a lasting treasure. Everyone knows that the construction cost of the project is high and the difficulty is great, so there are almost no arrears in water bills, and they pay special attention to the water supply facilities. The county water company has a professional management and maintenance team, but the villagers also spontaneously patrol and protect the facilities. If they find any problems or hidden dangers, they will call the phone number on the information card as soon as possible to ensure normal water use and not waste a drop of water.
With tap water available, "depending on rainwater" cannot be abandoned. We built open-air pools in the fields, and added curb edges to the cement road next to them, opening fine grooves horizontally, and using pipes to collect all the rainwater to irrigate the fields. In the past, the whole village could only grow drought-resistant corn. Now, "grain, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are planted in the fields, forests, fruits, and medicinal herbs are planted on the mountains, and chickens and pigs are raised in the pens." With water available, there is no worry about making a living.
(The author is the Party branch secretary of Daguan Village (大关村), interviewed and compiled by Su Bin (苏滨), a reporter from this newspaper)
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Water conservancy is the lifeline of agriculture and an important support for the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas.
In terms of rural water supply, water conservancy departments prioritize the integrated construction of urban and rural water supply, vigorously promote the large-scale construction of centralized water supply, implement standardized construction and renovation of small water supply projects according to local conditions, actively promote county-level unified management and professional management and maintenance, and optimize and improve the layout of rural water supply projects, effectively promoting the transformation of rural drinking water safety to rural water supply security. As of the end of last year, the national rural tap water penetration rate reached 94%, and the proportion of rural population covered by large-scale water supply projects reached 65%.
In terms of agricultural water supply, the modernization construction and renovation of large and medium-sized irrigation areas are effectively connected with the construction of high-standard farmland, the comprehensive reform of agricultural water prices is continuously deepened, and the construction of digital twin irrigation areas is piloted first. In 2025, the summer grain output on irrigated arable land accounted for 88.85% of the total summer grain output. At present, the national irrigated area of arable land reaches 1.086 billion mu, with 56% of the arable land producing more than 80% of the grain. A clear canal prospers all industries. Reliable and stable water sources and smooth irrigation and drainage canal systems have effectively guaranteed the vigorous development of rural industries, especially the assistance industries in poverty-stricken areas.
During the investigation, we found that some rural water conservancy infrastructure was built early, with low standards and aging facilities, some lacked sufficient management and maintenance funds, and some lacked professional management teams. Next, we should make further efforts to improve the rural water conservancy infrastructure network and improve the management and maintenance system. To address the funding problem, we must adhere to the two-pronged approach, continue to promote the standardized construction of rural water supply projects, deepen water price reform, set prices scientifically and reasonably, improve water fee collection rates, and provide appropriate subsidies from government funds to ensure that rural water supply projects generally achieve break-even and slightly profitable operations. To address the management and maintenance mechanism, we will further promote county-level unified management and professional management and maintenance of rural water supply, use new technologies such as digital twins to promote the sound operation of facilities and equipment, and consolidate the water conservancy foundation for promoting the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas.
(The author is the Deputy Director of the China Irrigation and Drainage Development Center (中国灌溉排水发展中心), and the report was compiled from interviews by Wang Hao (王浩), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘志强
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized at the symposium on private enterprises that earnestly implementing policies and measures to promote the development of the private economy is the current focus of work to promote the development of the private economy.
Relevant officials from the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) and other departments provided in-depth interpretations of relevant policies; Zhejiang (浙江), Hunan (湖南), and other places introduced local practices in promoting private investment and carried out project promotion roadshows; nine financial institutions signed credit agreements with private enterprises on the spot, with an amount exceeding 25.2 billion yuan; representatives of private enterprises from all over the country attended the meeting to listen to interpretations and exchange experiences... From November 27th to 28th, the National On-site Conference on Promoting the Development and Growth of the Private Economy was held in Changsha (长沙), Hunan.
Attending the conference, the reporter felt the perseverance, determination, and confidence of all sectors of the government and enterprises in developing the private economy.
Policies Support the Development and Growth of the Private Economy with Perseverance
Improving measures, strengthening support, strengthening the rule of law, and optimizing services for enterprises, in recent years, relevant departments have introduced and implemented a series of policies and measures around promoting the high-quality development of the private economy.
-- Persistently releasing policy dividends.
Significant progress has been made in "private capital entering nuclear power." "Further improve the conditions for private capital access to nuclear power projects and the selection procedures, establish a standardized profit distribution mechanism, and release new momentum for investment with major projects." Relevant officials from the Department of Law and System Reform of the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) listed the progress: In 2020, a pilot project for private enterprises to participate in shares was launched, with a 2% stake; in 2024, the scope of the pilot project was expanded, and 10 private enterprises were introduced to fully participate in the shares of the 5 projects approved in that year, with a private capital share ratio of 10% for each project; in 2025, 10 private enterprises will be introduced to participate in the shares of 5 nuclear power projects, with a share ratio of 10% to 20%, driving a total investment of over 24 billion yuan by private enterprises.
The negative list for market access continues to be reduced, a number of measures to further promote the development of private investment have been introduced and implemented, and projects are continuously recommended to private capital... During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, a series of policies and measures have helped to continuously release the vitality of private investment.
-- Persistently strengthening services for enterprises.
Wei Dong (魏东), Director of the Private Economy Development Bureau of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), introduced that the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) has taken the lead in establishing a multi-level normalized communication and exchange mechanism with private enterprises at the national, provincial, municipal, and county levels, actively serving enterprises and promoting the resolution of problems. In December 2024, the comprehensive service platform for the development of the private economy was launched and opened. As of the end of October this year, the platform had received over 500,000 visits and handled over 5,600 problem requests through the platform.
At this on-site conference, the development and reform system selected 252 projects involving production and manufacturing, transportation and logistics, energy conservation and environmental protection, agriculture and water conservancy, and other fields, and recommended them to private enterprises. A thick "list of local projects" lists the project name, construction location, method of introducing private capital, project return mechanism, and the amount of private capital investment to be introduced, which aroused the interest of many participating companies.
Relevant officials from the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) stated that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is necessary to adhere to and implement the "two unwavering" principles, and continuously stimulate the development vitality and endogenous power of the private economy; to encourage, support, and guide the vast number of private enterprises to adhere to their main business and strengthen their real economy, and unswervingly follow the path of high-quality development; to focus on fair competition, investment and financing, technological innovation, and other fields, scientifically plan and implement tasks and measures to promote the development and growth of the private economy, and transform the strategic deployment made at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party into a strong driving force for promoting the high-quality development of the private economy.
The Rule of Law Escorts the Development of Private Enterprises with Determination
The rule of law is the best business environment. In May of this year, China's first basic law specifically on the development of the private economy, the Law on Promoting the Private Economy, was implemented, which clearly defines adhering to the "two unwavering" principles as a legal system and sets up a special chapter on the protection of rights and interests. Relevant departments have taken real action and continued to exert efforts to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of private enterprises and private entrepreneurs in accordance with the law.
Resolutely correct non-standard administrative law enforcement involving enterprises. "Since the beginning of this year, more than 50,000 cases related to outstanding problems in administrative law enforcement involving enterprises have been investigated and corrected nationwide, and problems such as 'random inspections, random fines, random charges, and random seizures' and illegal off-site law enforcement and profit-seeking law enforcement have been effectively corrected." Relevant officials from the Ministry of Justice (司法部) introduced that as of now, the number of administrative inspections involving enterprises in various places has generally decreased by more than 30% year-on-year, the average problem detection rate has increased by nearly 17 percentage points, and the accuracy and effectiveness of administrative inspections have been greatly improved.
"This year, the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) has released five batches of 31 typical judicial cases with the theme of protecting the private economy, demonstrating the spirit of policies and laws on equal protection of the private economy in accordance with the law," said Wang Chaohui (王朝辉), Deputy Presiding Judge of the Second Civil Division of the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院).
Protect legitimate property rights. In the case of a contract dispute over the sale of an enterprise between Shi (史) and others and a certain mining company, private entrepreneurs Shi (史) and Wang (王) had a contract dispute with a mining company with a state-owned background. The court of retrial comprehensively considered the historical debts, government policies, market changes, and other relevant factors of the coal mine involved, accurately analyzed the substantive evolution of the rights and obligations of all parties, and supported the legitimate right of action of individuals as the original property owners of the coal mine in accordance with the law.
Ensure equal transactions. In a sales contract dispute between a certain company and a certain hospital, the hospital refused to pay overdue interest on the grounds that the payment came from fiscal funds, and the court directly rejected the defense and ordered it to pay the payment and interest.
"The internet public opinion environment is a concentrated reflection of the business network environment." Zhang Yanzhen (张彦珍), Deputy Director of the Network Comprehensive Governance Bureau of the Central Cyberspace Administration of China (中央网信办), said, "The 'Qinglang (清朗) · Optimizing the Business Network Environment' special action has been carried out for three consecutive years. This year, it focuses on the chaos of online information content that infringes upon the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises and entrepreneurs, and focuses on rectifying malicious smears, defamation, and attacks on enterprises, extortion and blackmail, malicious marketing hype, and leakage of secrets and infringement, and has achieved good results.
Governments and Enterprises Have Confidence in the Development Prospects of the Private Economy
The theme of this on-site conference is "Firm Confidence, Courageous Progress - Fully Promoting High-Quality Development of Private Investment." Confidence has become a high-frequency word in the speeches of government officials and representatives of private enterprises.
"Confidence is the cognition of the future." Xiang Wenbo (向文波), Rotating Chairman of Sany Group (三一集团), believes that the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is evolving in depth, and all regions and departments are concerned about and encourage private enterprises, bringing valuable opportunities for the development of private enterprises. "We regard all challenges as development opportunities, start a 'third venture,' and have also gained stronger confidence. In the first 10 months of this year, the group's sales increased by more than 20% and profits increased by more than 30%."
"In the past three years, JD.com (京东集团) has invested hundreds of billions of yuan in China, and these investments will eventually be transformed into better customer experience and higher operating efficiency, helping to enhance industrial resilience." Relevant officials from JD.com (京东集团) said that the "sunshine and rain" created by the country for the private economy is more abundant, and the development prospects of private enterprises will be brighter.
Looking forward to the future, firmly grasping valuable opportunities, the development of the private economy will continue to create new situations.
What are the opportunities? Relevant officials from the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) analyzed at the meeting: In the next five years, emerging industries such as new energy and future industries such as embodied intelligence in China will flourish. Private enterprises with sufficient innovation power and a spirit of change are fully capable of showing greater achievements in the new track; investment space in urban renewal, medical and health care, education services, elderly care and childcare, and other fields is huge, and private enterprises with keen market sense are fully capable of achieving greater development in expanding domestic demand; during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is expected that the urbanization rate of China's permanent residents will continue to increase, and private enterprises with strong resource integration capabilities are fully capable of playing a greater role in achieving common prosperity in urban and rural areas and coordinated regional development.
With perseverance, determination, and confidence, the government and enterprises are moving in both directions and working together. After exchanging views with many participating representatives, the reporter found that everyone has a common feeling: the private economy has broad prospects, and it is the right time to show their talents.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on November 29th (Reporter Ouyang Jie (欧阳洁)): From January to October this year, the Zhoushan (舟山) Port in Zhejiang (浙江) Province imported approximately 150 million tons of major commodities, including oil products, grains, iron ore, coal, and liquefied natural gas, accounting for 7.1% of the country's total imports. In October alone, Zhoushan (舟山) Port imported 16.1 million tons of bulk commodities, an increase of 22% year-on-year, with a steady increase in the allocation capacity of bulk commodity resources.
On November 8th last year, the State Council (国务院) approved the "Construction Plan for a Bulk Commodity Resource Allocation Hub in the China (Zhejiang) Free Trade Pilot Zone (中国（浙江）自由贸易试验区)", marking the establishment of the first national bulk commodity resource allocation hub in Zhejiang (浙江). Over the past year, Hangzhou Customs (杭州海关) has focused on key aspects such as bulk commodity storage and transportation, processing, trade transactions, and international maritime services, continuously optimizing innovative regulatory models, introducing a number of nationally pioneering reform measures, accelerating the customs clearance of bulk commodities, and assisting in the construction of a bulk commodity resource allocation hub.
According to reports, Hangzhou Customs (杭州海关) has carried out the "Zone-Port Interconnection" business for bulk commodities, optimized the vehicle card verification and release process, and improved logistics efficiency. According to estimates, after the implementation of "Zone-Port Interconnection," the time for bulk commodities to enter and exit the zone at the front line has been reduced by approximately 40%, saving enterprises about 40% in costs. Achieving full intelligent supervision, the electronic fuel delivery note is efficiently issued through the online system, taking less than 5 minutes for the entire process, making Zhoushan (舟山) the first port in China and the third globally to achieve full digital handover of bonded bunker fuel refueling.
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The "digital doctor" interactive screen in the outpatient hall of the Huayuan Road Community Health Service Center (花园路社区卫生服务中心) in Haidian District (海淀区), Beijing (北京市), attracts many residents to stop and watch.
"I have a headache," "Have you been under a lot of pressure lately? Not sleeping well? I'll teach you a few relaxation exercises"... In the question and answer session, the "digital doctor," developed based on an artificial intelligence medical large model, provides residents with personalized health management advice.
Intelligent applications such as assisted diagnosis and treatment and prescription review provide primary-level doctors with assistance; uploading tongue diagnosis photos allows traditional Chinese medicine intelligent diagnosis equipment to identify the patient's health status... In recent years, artificial intelligence has been widely used in medical image diagnosis, clinical decision support, chronic disease management, and other medical fields. "Promoting the standardized application of artificial intelligence in the medical and health field, continuously enriching application scenarios, improving service capabilities, ensuring service safety, optimizing resource allocation, and better meeting the growing health service needs of the people," introduced the relevant person in charge of the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委).
In order to promote the in-depth empowerment of the new generation of artificial intelligence in the high-quality development of the health industry, five departments issued the "Implementation Opinions on Promoting and Standardizing the Application and Development of 'Artificial Intelligence + Medical and Health'," proposing a timetable for the development of "Artificial Intelligence + Medical and Health": By 2030, intelligent auxiliary applications for primary-level diagnosis and treatment will basically achieve full coverage, promoting the universal application of artificial intelligence technologies such as intelligent auxiliary diagnosis of medical images and intelligent auxiliary decision-making for clinical diagnosis and treatment in secondary and higher-level hospitals, the standard and normative system for "Artificial Intelligence + Medical and Health" applications will be basically improved, and a number of globally leading scientific and technological innovation and talent training bases will be built.
How to promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence into the entire chain of health services such as prevention, diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation, and health management? The implementation opinions highlight several key points.
Highlighting application. Driven by scenarios, facing real businesses, relying on real scenarios, and solving real needs. Focusing on multiple scenarios such as primary-level applications, clinical diagnosis and treatment, patient services, and public health, specific measures are proposed. For example, around clinical diagnosis and treatment, promote intelligent medical image diagnosis services, intelligent rehabilitation and medication services, expand clinical special disease auxiliary diagnosis and treatment services, and promote national medical centers, national and provincial regional medical centers to expand intelligent clinical decision support application scenarios.
Highlighting the primary level. Propose strengthening the intelligent application of close-knit county medical communities, establishing intelligent auxiliary diagnosis and treatment applications for primary-level doctors, strengthening standardized management services for residents' chronic diseases, and strengthening health management, elderly care, and childcare services. For example, establish intelligent chronic disease management and personal health portrait applications, and promote the standardized opening of residents' electronic health records to individuals; promote intelligent applications such as health management and daily care guidance for key populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, and children, and enhance the awareness of autonomous health management among the entire population.
Highlighting integration. Encourage the development of new service formats such as intelligent health checkups, health consultations, and health management; support medical equipment manufacturers to jointly carry out research and development of intelligent medical equipment with upstream and downstream industries such as medical institutions and scientific research institutes; support the first (set) application of domestically produced intelligent medical equipment in medical institutions; and encourage the research and development of vertical large model applications in the medical and health industry.
At the same time, in promoting the development of "Artificial Intelligence + Medical and Health," adhere to the positioning of artificial intelligence empowering rather than replacing, optimize industry management and review systems, innovate regulatory methods and early warning mechanisms, and strengthen data security and personal privacy protection.
The relevant person in charge of the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委) stated that they will accelerate the establishment of clinical special disease datasets and artificial intelligence corpora, explore the establishment of a public support service platform for vertical large model industries, and promote the full-chain application of artificial intelligence medical service systems to achieve practical results.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), November 29th (Reporter Song Chen (宋晨)): The reporter learned on the 29th from the China National Space Administration (国家航天局) that the agency has recently established the Commercial Spaceflight Bureau, and related businesses are being gradually carried out. This marks the arrival of a dedicated regulatory agency for China's commercial space industry. In the future, it will continue to promote the high-quality development of China's commercial spaceflight, and the entire industrial chain is expected to benefit.
In recent years, under the guidance of policies, technological breakthroughs, and market drivers, China's commercial spaceflight has achieved a historic leap forward through collaborative innovation across the entire industrial chain. According to the relevant person in charge of the China National Space Administration (国家航天局), the number of commercial spaceflight companies in China currently exceeds 600, and the potential for commercial spaceflight development is being gradually released while ensuring safety.
Return to TopAccording to a recent notice issued by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (全国总工会) on November 29th in Beijing (北京), the organization will support employers in providing childcare services, aiming to support 1,000 qualified employer-sponsored childcare projects by 2025 and fully establish a trade union childcare service brand. Qualified employer-sponsored childcare projects include those where employers have newly established childcare facilities, implemented "childcare integration" renovations, or upgraded and expanded childcare facilities since 2025, primarily serving the children of their own employees.
In recent years, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (全国总工会) has introduced a number of strong measures, requiring trade unions at all levels to proactively promote the inclusion of employer-sponsored childcare into the government's overall childcare work plan, and to build a four-way linkage mechanism of government promotion, trade union promotion, employer implementation, and social participation; to promote the inclusion of inclusive childcare into the employee welfare system of enterprises and institutions, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (全国总工会) has established a special subsidy, with a subsidy of 10,000 yuan for each qualified project.
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"In 2003, when we built our factory in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (北京经济技术开发区), it was surrounded by large tracts of farmland. Now, it is surrounded by high-rise buildings and a cluster of enterprises. It has undergone 翻天覆地的变化 (fān tiān fù dì de biàn huà - "earth-shaking changes," a tremendous change)." said Kong Delong (孔德龙), the production supervisor who has worked at Air Liquide Advanced Technology Gases (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (法美高新气体（北京）有限公司) for many years.
Air Liquide Advanced Technology Gases (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (法美高新气体（北京）有限公司) was established in 2003 and is the first physical company invested by Air Liquide Group (液化空气集团) (hereinafter referred to as "Air Liquide") in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (北京经开区). Air Liquide began providing air separation equipment to China in the 1970s. With the continuous advancement of China's reform and opening up, the group has continuously cultivated the Chinese market and continued to develop and grow.
Li Ruihua (黎瑞华), President and CEO of Air Liquide (China) Holding Co., Ltd. (液化空气（中国）投资有限公司), said that as the world's second-largest economy and the second-largest consumer of goods, China is one of Air Liquide's most important markets and an important manufacturing and innovation base for Air Liquide. China has a complete industrial system, advanced infrastructure, abundant human resources, and a continuously optimized business environment, providing companies with huge market potential and development opportunities.
Continuously Expanding Investment and Achieving Mutual Benefit and Win-Win Results with Chinese Partners
Industrial gases play a vital role in manufacturing. Walking into the factory area of Air Liquide Advanced Technology Gases (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (法美高新气体（北京）有限公司), several white gas storage tanks stand tall, and gas pipelines crisscross. In the central control room of Air Liquide's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (中芯国际) gas station, a huge LCD screen displays the real-time working status of the main gas tanks and pipelines. Deng Yimin (邓益民), the gas station equipment manager, told reporters that the factory's pipeline gas transmission is fully automated, achieving 24-hour uninterrupted and stable gas supply.
In the nearly 50 years since Air Liquide entered the Chinese market, it has continuously increased its investment in the Chinese market and grown together with the Chinese economy. Currently, the company has more than 140 factories in China, spread across more than 40 cities. Since 2003, Air Liquide's total investment in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (北京经开区) has exceeded 100 million euros. In mid-January 2024, Air Liquide and the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (北京经开区) signed a memorandum of cooperation to officially launch the construction of the Air Liquide bulk gas station project, which is the fourth project invested by Air Liquide in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (北京经开区) and will enter the trial production stage in February 2025. "This is a mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation." Cao Pijia (曹丕佳), Vice President of Air Liquide (China) Holding Co., Ltd. (液化空气（中国）投资有限公司), who is responsible for electronic gas, bulk gas, and on-site gas generation business, said that these projects will provide high-quality industrial gases for high-end manufacturing enterprises in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (北京经开区), helping to improve the production technology and product quality of local industries.
Cao Pijia (曹丕佳) said that the industrial agglomeration advantages and innovative environment of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (北京经开区) are important factors attracting Air Liquide to locate here. "It brings together many high-precision and cutting-edge enterprises and has introduced support policies such as green development funds, encouraging enterprises in the district to achieve high-quality and sustainable development, providing huge development space for Air Liquide." He said that China's development has achieved great achievements, with strong economic resilience and great potential, vigorous scientific and technological innovation, and comprehensive social progress, creating a stable and favorable environment for multinational companies to develop in China.
The relevant person in charge of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (北京经开区) introduced that, as of now, the Economic-Technological Development Area (经开区) has gathered more than 1,500 foreign-funded enterprises from more than 60 countries and regions around the world, of which 105 Fortune 500 companies have invested in 160 projects. "In order to improve the construction of an international business environment, the Economic-Technological Development Area (经开区) provides foreign-funded enterprises with full life cycle services 'from production to life, from government affairs to affairs.' We have launched 93 foreign-related approval items 'one-window acceptance,' and eight major sectors of professional services such as international economic and trade rules, international commercial certification, and international talent services 'one-window consultation' and other measures, which greatly enhance the sense of gain and satisfaction of foreign-funded enterprises."
Integrating Industry, Academia, and Research to Promote the Transformation of Achievements into New Quality Productive Forces
This summer, in the Air Liquide-Nanjing Agricultural University (南京农业大学) hydrogen agriculture project cooperation and demonstration base jointly established by Air Liquide and Nanjing Agricultural University (南京农业大学), the rice fields are growing gratifyingly.
In agricultural production, the long-term abuse of pesticides and fertilizers can lead to a decline in soil fertility, environmental pollution, and also affect food safety. Shen Wenbiao (沈文飚), a professor of hydrogen biology at Nanjing Agricultural University (南京农业大学), proposed the concept of hydrogen agriculture - dissolving hydrogen in water to make hydrogen-rich water to irrigate crops, which can not only significantly improve the disease and pest resistance of crops, increase yield and quality, but also help improve the soil.
"In June 2019, we cooperated with Air Liquide to establish an agricultural project cooperation and demonstration base in Qingpu District (青浦区), Shanghai (上海), mainly to study the application of hydrogen-rich water in the cultivation of rice, vegetables, and fruits, as well as related mechanisms," said Shen Wenbiao (沈文飚). Since 2019, the two sides have carried out hydrogen-rich water irrigation experiments in Qingpu District (青浦区), Songjiang District (松江区), and Minhang District (闵行区) in Shanghai (上海), achieving gratifying results. Different varieties of rice irrigated with hydrogen-rich water can increase yield by 6%-21%, the yield of vegetables irrigated with hydrogen-rich water increased by more than 30%, and the yield of strawberries irrigated with hydrogen-rich water increased by more than 20%. The quality of rice, vegetables, and strawberries has also been significantly improved, especially the storage resistance of rice has been improved, and the shelf life of fruits and vegetables has been continuously extended. At present, hydrogen-rich water irrigation technology has been initially promoted and applied in the large-scale planting of rice, vegetables, and strawberries in Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏) and other places. According to reports, the Nanjing Agricultural University (南京农业大学) and Air Liquide cooperation team have jointly applied for a number of invention patents, and the cooperation team has also won the 2022 "China-France Team Cooperation Innovation Award" R&D Award hosted by the French-Chinese Committee.
In recent years, Air Liquide has actively cooperated with Chinese universities to promote the transformation of scientific research results. China's environment that encourages innovation and abundant scientific and technological talent resources provide support for Air Liquide to promote product innovation in China. "As a company with a history of more than 120 years, innovation has always been the driving force for Air Liquide to move forward." Cao Pijia (曹丕佳) said that Air Liquide cooperates with customers, technology research institutes, small and medium-sized enterprises, etc., and especially actively cooperates with Chinese universities and scientific research institutions to jointly overcome technical problems and promote the transformation and application of scientific and technological achievements. Strengthening the integration of industry, academia, and research helps to quickly transform research results into new quality productive forces and promote the high-quality development of China's economy. Shen Wenbiao (沈文飚) said that cooperation between universities and enterprises helps to accelerate the further development of scientific research results and transform them into technologies that can be put on the market, achieving mutual benefit and win-win results for all parties.
Expanding New Fields to Help China Accelerate Hydrogen Energy Development
In recent years, green and low-carbon has become a major trend in global economic development. China is vigorously promoting high-quality development and accelerating the promotion of green and low-carbon transformation, opening up new space for Air Liquide to expand its business in China.
Cao Pijia (曹丕佳) told reporters that Air Liquide has been deeply involved in the hydrogen energy market for many years, and its energy transition solutions cover many links in the upstream, midstream, and downstream of the hydrogen energy industry chain. Combining his observations of the Chinese energy market, he believes that with the introduction of various policies supporting the development of the hydrogen energy industry, the development of China's hydrogen energy industry will enter the fast lane. "We actively respond to China's hydrogen energy industry development strategy, support the construction of a hydrogen energy innovation system, and are willing to make positive contributions to China's construction of a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system."
In July 2021, Air Liquide's subsidiary Air Liquide Houpu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. (液空厚普氢能源装备有限公司) provided and installed 8 hydrogen refueling devices for the Beijing Daxing Hydrogen Refueling Station (北京大兴加氢站), playing a key role in the construction of what was then the world's largest hydrogen refueling station. On March 1, 2022, Air Liquide (China) Holding Co., Ltd. (液化空气（中国）投资有限公司) signed an investment agreement with Shanghai Shenneng Energy Innovation Energy Development Co., Ltd. (上海申能能创能源发展有限公司) and Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (上海化学工业区) to build Shanghai's largest hydrogen filling center. The hydrogen filling center was officially put into operation in March this year, ensuring supply for hydrogen refueling stations in Shanghai (上海) and surrounding areas. On March 2, 2024, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Air Liquide (China) Holding Co., Ltd. (液化空气（中国）投资有限公司) hydrogen filling center project located in Tianjin Binhai New Area (天津滨海新区) was held. After the project is officially put into production in August this year, it will significantly enhance the hydrogen energy supply capacity in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region. At present, Air Liquide has established 16 hydrogen factories in China, with a total hydrogen production capacity of 400 tons per day, and has also participated in the construction of more than 90 hydrogen refueling stations.
Air Liquide also uses a variety of innovative ways to achieve green development. In 2021, the group's first carbon dioxide recycling unit in China was put into use in its subsidiary Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Industrial Gases Co., Ltd. (上海化学工业区工业气体有限公司) to recover and recycle carbon dioxide in the process flow; in 2024, Air Liquide purchased 1,500 gigawatt-hours of low-carbon electricity in China, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1 million tons. "Addressing climate change challenges is a common cause for China and France. Green development provides new opportunities for the two countries to deepen pragmatic cooperation, and also allows us to see the vigorous vitality and potential of related industries," said Cao Pijia (曹丕佳).
"We have full confidence in our development in China and will continue to expand our business in China and contribute to China's sustainable development." Li Ruihua (黎瑞华) said that as China continues to promote high-quality development, actively cultivates and develops new quality productive forces, and optimizes a fair competition environment, multinational companies, including Air Liquide, will achieve greater development in China.
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Eighty years ago, the Chinese people won a great victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Japan signed the instrument of surrender, formally accepting international legal documents such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, which stipulated the return of Taiwan to China. Taiwan, which had suffered half a century of Japanese colonial rule, returned to the embrace of the motherland, and historical justice was finally revealed. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the current Japanese leader brazenly issued blatant provocative remarks involving Taiwan, issued threats of force and war cries, and has so far refused to admit mistakes or withdraw them, seriously undermining international law and basic norms of international relations, seriously undermining the post-war international order, and seriously undermining the political foundation of Sino-Japanese relations.
Taiwan has been an inseparable part of China's territory since ancient times. Adhering to the one-China principle is a political commitment that Japan must strictly fulfill and an international legal obligation that cannot be shirked. In the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement, the Government of Japan explicitly recognized that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government of China, fully understands and respects the position of the Chinese Government that Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory, and stated that it "adheres to the position of Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation." In 1978, China and Japan signed the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, which clearly pointed out that the Sino-Japanese Joint Statement "is the foundation of peaceful and friendly relations between the two countries, and the various principles stated in the Joint Statement should be strictly observed," establishing legal norms for Sino-Japanese relations. Subsequent Sino-Japanese political documents have reaffirmed this series of major principles, which must be observed regardless of which party or person is in power in Japan.
The Taiwan issue is China's internal affair, and the one-China principle is a universally recognized international consensus confirmed by the authoritative UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. How to resolve the Taiwan issue and achieve national reunification is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, and no one else has the right to interfere. No country would tolerate the crude interference of other countries' leaders in its internal affairs, and no country would tolerate other countries' leaders issuing threats of force against it. Today's China is no longer what it used to be. The Chinese government and people's determination and ability to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity are as solid as a rock and unstoppable. Any attempt to turn back the clock of history, intervene militarily in the Taiwan Strait, and split Taiwan from China will inevitably be met with a head-on blow.
The stable development of Sino-Japanese relations can only be built on a solid political foundation. The destructive actions unilaterally initiated by the current Japanese leader misjudge the situation, go against the trend, and 撞上南墙 (zhuàng shàng nán qiáng - "run into the south wall," to stubbornly persist in a wrong course; to be doomed to failure). The only correct approach for Japan at present is to abide by the political commitments it has repeatedly made over the past decades, stop undermining the post-war international order, immediately withdraw its erroneous and absurd remarks, and thoroughly admit and correct its mistakes with practical actions. Any sophistry or quibbling is 自欺欺人 (zì qī qī rén - "deceive oneself deceive others," to deceive oneself as well as others). Any attempt to muddle through will not succeed. Any move to compound mistakes will only lead to more serious consequences.
(The author is the Chinese Ambassador to Japan)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 戴楷然
The Sinologists Conference of Southern Africa was recently held in Pretoria (比勒陀利亚), the administrative capital of South Africa. With the theme of "Cross-cultural Understanding and Communication between China and Southern Africa," more than 20 scholars from universities and think tank experts from China, South Africa, and Botswana, among other countries, engaged in exchanges and discussions on topics such as mutual learning between civilizations, jointly building a Sinology knowledge network, and strengthening Sino-African academic cooperation.
"The world today is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century. Strengthening dialogue between civilizations and promoting exchanges and mutual learning are more important than ever," said Xu Baofeng (徐宝锋), professor at Beijing Language and Culture University (北京语言大学) and director of the World Sinology Center. China and Africa have deep spiritual resonance. From the ancient Silk Road to the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," Sino-African exchanges demonstrate a spirit of mutual respect and mutual achievement. "Strengthening mutual learning between Chinese and African civilizations will help provide solutions from the Global South to improve global governance."
"Sinology research is not only an academic exploration of language and classics, but also a bridge connecting non-Chinese civilizations and promoting people-to-people connectivity," said Tan Zheli (谭哲理), head of the South African Zheli Sino-African International Exchange Think Tank. Non-Chinese scholars should strengthen exchanges to inject deeper cultural strength into building a closer Sino-African community with a shared future in the new era.
"China's proposal of the Global Civilization Initiative, which promotes the inclusive coexistence and mutual learning of different civilizations, provides an important platform for strengthening exchanges and cooperation between Africa and China in the field of Sinology," said Boga Manacha (博加·马纳查), a senior lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Botswana. Currently, both Africa and China are working hard to achieve modernization. "Africa and China should strengthen the mutual learning of experience on the road to modernization and deepen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of governance, education, and technology, and explore development paths that suit their respective national conditions in equality and mutual respect."
"The exchange of civilizations is, in the final analysis, the exchange of people," said Enanda Kizito Seruwagi (恩南达·基齐托·塞鲁瓦吉), a researcher at the Uganda Development Observation Center. "In recent years, more and more African students have come to China to study, promoting talent cultivation and knowledge sharing. African universities have actively opened Chinese majors and Confucius Institutes. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road' and other mechanisms have helped promote cultural exchanges between the two sides, such as carrying out university exchanges, think tank cooperation, and youth mutual visits programs."
Garth Shelton (加思·谢尔顿), professor of international relations at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, said that China's concept of "harmony in diversity" and the African Ubuntu spirit both emphasize symbiosis and mutual prosperity and respect for differences. "China's successful experience in poverty alleviation, technological innovation, and ecological construction provides useful inspiration for African countries. Deepening understanding and exchanges at the level of ideas, systems, and culture will help achieve the two-way nourishment and common progress of civilizations, and make Sino-African relations a model of global civilization exchange."
Return to TopThis newspaper's Bangkok November 29th dispatch (Reporter Sun Guangyong (孙广勇)) The international academic seminar "Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Thailand" was held in Bangkok (曼谷), Thailand on the 28th. Experts and scholars from China and Thailand conducted in-depth discussions on the achievements and experiences of the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, offering suggestions and strategies for strengthening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Thailand, promoting the construction of a more stable, prosperous, and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and moving towards the next "golden 50 years."
Gao Xiang (高翔), President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said in his speech that the relationship between China and Thailand has undergone changes in the international situation, always maintained a healthy and stable development momentum, and has been continuously endowed with new contemporary connotations. On the road to achieving national modernization and enhancing the well-being of the people, China and Thailand share common missions and similar goals. It is hoped that the two sides will work together to strengthen strategic alignment, jointly promote cultural integration and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, especially strengthening exchanges on poverty reduction experience, so that the people of both countries can obtain more tangible benefits from bilateral cooperation.
The seminar was co-sponsored by the Institute of Asia-Pacific and Global Strategy of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the National Research Council of Thailand, and organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences—National Research Council of Thailand China Research Center.
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Assisting in opening up material transportation channels with fluent foreign languages, actively promoting the Chinese Communist Party's (中国共产党) anti-Japanese propositions to the international community, assisting the Eighth Route Army (八路军) office in carrying out united front work, and conducting in-depth investigations into medical and health conditions in the Jin-Cha-Ji Border Region (晋察冀边区)... During China's most difficult years, Anneliese Martens (安娜利泽·施瓦茨)—a German woman whose Chinese name was Wang Anna (王安娜)—chose to fight alongside the Chinese people. Her experiences are not only written into the history of the Chinese War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression but also into the common memory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
"My mother was very grateful to China. She felt that it was worthwhile to be able to engage in such meaningful work during the best years of her life." Recently, Wang Liming (王黎明), the son of Wang Anna (王安娜), accepted an exclusive interview with a reporter from this newspaper, reviewing Wang Anna's (王安娜) extraordinary experiences in the Chinese War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. During the interview, Wang Liming (王黎明) had Wang Anna's (王安娜) memoirs, "China—My Second Hometown" and "Married to Revolutionary China," in front of him.
In 1907, Wang Anna (王安娜) was born into a farmer's family in West Prussia, Germany. In the 1930s, while attending university in Berlin, she keenly perceived the evil nature of the Nazi regime and was arrested twice for opposing fascism. In Berlin, Wang Anna (王安娜) met Wang Bingnan (王炳南), a revolutionary youth from China. The two shared common ideals in the anti-fascist struggle and became partners. In 1936, Wang Bingnan (王炳南) received instructions from the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) to return to China, and Wang Anna (王安娜) resolutely decided to accompany him.
In China, Wang Anna (王安娜) enthusiastically devoted herself to supporting the War of Resistance. As a member of the Chinese Red Cross (中国红十字会) and in other capacities, she carried out rescue activities for the wounded and refugees. She also did a great deal of work in the external promotion of China's War of Resistance, earning high praise from Zhou Enlai (周恩来).
"My mother used her special status as a foreigner and her strong foreign language skills to help the Eighth Route Army (八路军) coordinate the transfer of a large number of urgently needed supplies to the front lines, powerfully supporting China's War of Resistance," Wang Liming (王黎明) recounted. In 1938, Wang Anna (王安娜) received a special mission personally assigned by Zhou Enlai (周恩来), who hoped that she would help Soong Ching Ling (宋庆龄) and her China Defense League (保卫中国同盟) complete an important shipment of supplies. At that time, a large number of medical supplies supporting China were滞留在香港, unable to pass through the Japanese blockade line and could only be transshipped through Haiphong Port (海防港), Vietnam. Wang Anna (王安娜) actively traveled between Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Haiphong Port (海防港), coordinating and communicating with all parties, and finally ensured that the supplies were successfully transported to Guangxi (广西), and then transferred to the front lines of the War of Resistance. Wang Liming (王黎明) said that since then, Wang Anna (王安娜) has undertaken similar work many times, escorting supplies for the China Defense League (保卫中国同盟) and the Eighth Route Army (八路军), and even became the only foreign woman to be awarded the rank of major in the Eighth Route Army (八路军).
Wang Liming (王黎明) introduced that when Wang Anna (王安娜) first arrived in China, she did not understand the Chinese Communist Party (中国共产党). After inspecting the Shaanxi-Gansu Revolutionary Base Area (陕甘革命根据地) and communicating with revolutionary leaders such as Mao Zedong (毛泽东) and Zhou Enlai (周恩来), she realized that China could only have a future and development under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (中国共产党). "This belief has always supported her. She never said 'no' to the work assigned by the Party, but tried every means to complete it," Wang Liming (王黎明) said.
Born in 1936, Wang Liming (王黎明) witnessed the tragic scenes of the Japanese bombing of China in his childhood and also firmly remembered the joyous scenes of the victory of the War of Resistance. "After the victory of the War of Resistance, the first red song I learned was 'Support the Army Yangko'." Speaking of this, Wang Liming (王黎明) couldn't help but sing emotionally: "It's the New Year in the first month, catching up with the pigs and sheep going out of the door, where are the pigs and sheep going? Send them to the heroic Eighth Route Army (八路军)..." Wang Liming (王黎明) believes that the victory of the Chinese War of Resistance has far-reaching significance, meaning that China has taken a big step forward, laying the foundation for future development and growth.
Wang Anna (王安娜) served as the honorary chairman of the German-Chinese Friendship Association (德中友协) before her death, always concerned about China's progress in all aspects, and returned to China many times, doing a lot of work to promote friendship between the two peoples. "For my mother, China will always be her spiritual home," Wang Liming (王黎明) said.
Return to TopThe groundbreaking ceremony for the lithium iron phosphate battery factory jointly invested by CATL (宁德时代) and Stellantis Group (斯泰兰蒂斯集团) in Aragon Autonomous Region (阿拉贡自治区), Spain, was recently held. As one of the largest Chinese investment projects in Spain to date, the project has a total investment of 4.1 billion euros, will fully utilize renewable energy, and is scheduled to be put into production by the end of 2026.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孟海鹰
"Last year, when preparing the land, the wind blew white alkali dust everywhere. Now, if you grab a handful of soil, you can squeeze out a wet mark!"
In winter, in the thousands of acres of water bamboo fields in Zhenlai County (镇赉县), Baicheng City (白城市), Jilin Province (吉林省), Song Zhenbo (宋振博), the head of Baicheng Tianyuan Ecological Agriculture Development Co., Ltd. (白城天原生态农业开发有限公司), is busy repairing the land. "This severely saline-alkali land has produced millions of pounds of water bamboo, and the soil conditions have also improved." Squeezing the dark brown soil, Song Zhenbo (宋振博) said.
The good water bamboo grown on saline-alkali land sold well as soon as it hit the market this year. At present, Song Zhenbo (宋振博) has set a new goal, planning to expand the planting scale next year, further increase the yield of water bamboo, and bear more "golden fruits" that enrich the people and revitalize the village.
Trial Planting
Water Bamboo is Sweet and Crisp, Soil Becomes Fertile
"This piece of land was previously a wasteland where nothing could grow." Walking in the water bamboo field, Zhou Shufeng (周淑凤), a senior agronomist at the Zhenlai County Agriculture and Rural Bureau (镇赉县农业农村局), introduced to reporters.
Changing this situation is a group of people who dare to think and act. Ding Wei (丁炜), a water bamboo grower from Zhejiang (浙江), is one of them.
Contracting abandoned cultivated land allowed Ding Wei (丁炜) to form a relationship with saline-alkali land: "Some land was abandoned by the original contractors because the salinity and alkalinity were too high. Based on my understanding of water bamboo, I contracted these lands."
In the early days, growing water bamboo was like "guerrilla warfare": trial planting on this piece of land this year, and changing to another piece next year. "But I found a pattern: the color of the land where water bamboo has been planted obviously becomes darker, and it is much easier to grow other crops again," Ding Wei (丁炜) said.
In 2022, Wang Zhenyu (王振宇), a farmer from Gashigen Township (嘎什根乡), rented his 120 acres of saline-alkali land to Ding Wei (丁炜) to grow water bamboo. Later, Wang Zhenyu (王振宇) took back the land and switched to growing rice. "The soil has been improved, saving a lot of fertilizer money, and the yield is even higher than in previous years!" Wang Zhenyu (王振宇) said.
Why can water bamboo "take root" on saline-alkali land? Hou Ligang (侯立刚), director of the Rice Research Institute of the Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (吉林省农业科学院水稻研究所), analyzed: "Water bamboo is very resistant to salinity and alkalinity. As a unique aquatic vegetable crop in China, its roots naturally secrete acidic substances during growth, which can neutralize the alkaline components in saline-alkali land."
In 2024, Ding Wei (丁炜) decided to cooperate with Baicheng Tianyuan Ecological Agriculture Development Co., Ltd. (白城天原生态农业开发有限公司) to conduct large-scale trial planting of water bamboo on severely saline-alkali land in Zhenlai County (镇赉县).
However, the alkalinity of this soil was too strong, and the survival rate of the water bamboo seedlings planted in May of that year was only 40%. "We replenished the seedlings three times, and the newly replenished seedlings were still easily unable to catch up with the farming season," Song Zhenbo (宋振博) recalled.
However, the quality of the surviving water bamboo far exceeded expectations. "One root weighs as much as seven or eight taels, and after peeling, it is white and tender, and it is sweet and crisp when you take a bite." Ding Wei (丁炜) said that the master who had been growing water bamboo in Jinyun County (缙云县), his hometown in Zhejiang (浙江), for decades also said after tasting it, "I have never eaten such good water bamboo."
Ding Wei (丁炜) transported the water bamboo to the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) in refrigerated trucks, and the sweet and crisp taste made "Northeast Water Bamboo" quickly become popular. "One truckload of goods was snapped up in half an hour, and the selling price was more than 30% higher than local water bamboo. Even if the yield is low, we can still recover the cost," Ding Wei (丁炜) said, "This gives us hope."
Tackling Key Problems
Introducing Seedlings, Scientific Cultivation
"If the seedlings can't survive and the yield can't go up, it's always a worry." Ding Wei (丁炜) said that in the early trial planting, everything depended on experience, and he explored seedling cultivation and land preparation by himself, taking many detours.
At a saline-alkali land management exchange meeting, Wen Bolong (文波龙), associate researcher at the Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院东北地理与农业生态研究所), proposed using water bamboo to improve saline-alkali land and presented experimental data. Staff from the Zhenlai County Agriculture and Rural Bureau (镇赉县农业农村局) were enlightened after hearing this: "Isn't this what Ding Wei (丁炜) is doing?"
The County Agriculture and Rural Bureau (县农业农村局) immediately acted as a matchmaker, prompting Ding Wei (丁炜) and Wen Bolong (文波龙) to meet.
"At the first meeting, Wen Bolong (文波龙) brought a stack of materials, including the preparation work for soil improvement, as well as the fertilizer requirements and salt tolerance of water bamboo in different growth cycles." Ding Wei (丁炜) clearly remembered that Wen Bolong (文波龙) pointed to the materials and suggested: Introduce southern seedlings, and then carry out basic soil salt drainage and alkali reduction treatment, which can improve the survival rate and growth potential.
For Wen Bolong (文波龙), Ding Wei's (丁炜) water bamboo field is a natural "laboratory."
"The laboratory cannot simulate the real caking barrier layer of saline-alkali land." Wen Bolong (文波龙) led the research team to stay at the base, squatting on the ridges to observe: How do water bamboo roots penetrate the caked saline-alkali layer? How do morphological traits such as plant height and leaves change? They even installed tracking and monitoring instruments in the water bamboo fields to record the dynamic changes of soil indicators.
"The survey found that water bamboo seedlings grow best in soil with a pH value below 8.5, and are in poor condition above 9.5. Therefore, we use river water for irrigation, which can take away some salt each time," Wen Bolong (文波龙) said, "The 'practice + scientific research' model allows planting technology to be improved step by step."
"More than 30 years ago, our predecessors at the institute tried to plant Zhejiang (浙江) water bamboo seedlings in the Sanjiang Plain (三江平原) in Northeast China. However, due to limited technology at that time, the yield per mu was only a few hundred kilograms, and it was not promoted," Wen Bolong (文波龙) said that today's success depends on both scientific and technological progress and ecological improvement. The river and lake interconnection project has revitalized the Erlongtao River (二龙涛河), which has been cut off for many years, bringing sufficient water sources.
This spring, Ding Wei (丁炜) and Song Zhenbo (宋振博) planted according to the plan provided by the research team: first improve the soil, add organic fertilizer, irrigate and drain to wash away salt, then introduce high-quality southern seedlings, cultivate seedlings locally, and monitor regularly after planting.
In the end, the survival rate of water bamboo seedlings exceeded 90%, "more than doubled compared to last year!" Looking at the tall and straight water bamboo seedlings, Ding Wei (丁炜) relaxed his brows. When the yield was measured in September, the yield per mu reached more than 2,500 kilograms. Zhou Shufeng (周淑凤) introduced that the planting area of water bamboo in Zhenlai County (镇赉县) this year is nearly 5,000 mu.
Promotion
Extending the Chain, Helping Farmers Increase Income
"I also planted 5 mu of water bamboo this year, and learned the technology from Ding Wei (丁炜), and the harvest is very good!" Chang Fengchun (常凤春), a farmer from Wukeshu Town (五棵树镇), Zhenlai County (镇赉县), said.
With the maturity of water bamboo planting technology, more and more farmers are participating. "Starting from land preparation in mid-April, I have been working here, watering, weeding, and managing, until the harvest in October. The total income is more than 10,000 yuan!" Xu Jian (许建), a villager from Dahula Village (大呼拉村), said, "I don't have to go out to work, and I can take care of the elderly and children at home."
According to statistics, the water bamboo fields in Zhenlai County (镇赉县) have driven nearly 200 villagers to find employment this year, with an average increase in income of more than 10,000 yuan per person.
The villagers' confidence also comes from related ecological dividends. Guo Zhengyao (郭政要), a doctoral student at Jilin Agricultural University (吉林农业大学), conducted a "water bamboo and fish co-culture" experiment in the water bamboo field: In April last year, he released crayfish, river crabs and fish fry into the field. "After planting, the soil pH value dropped from 9.3 to 8.1, and it did not return to alkalinity later, truly achieving 'treating both the symptoms and the root cause'!" Guo Zhengyao (郭政要) said.
The Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院东北地理与农业生态研究所) conducted a large-scale systematic survey of water bamboo fields. Soil monitoring data showed that before planting, the average pH value of the surface soil of these saline-alkali lands was 9.32, which dropped to 9.0 after harvesting, and the soil organic matter content also increased by 10%.
"Water bamboo fields can also purify water quality and conserve wetlands, forming a virtuous interaction with the river and lake interconnection project." Ma Wei (马巍), director of the Rice Baicheng Comprehensive Experimental Station of the Jilin Rice Industry Technology System (吉林省水稻产业技术体系水稻白城综合试验站), said that the "using water bamboo to control alkalinity" model has been piloted and promoted in some saline-alkali lands in Liaoning (辽宁) and Inner Mongolia (内蒙古).
The industrial chain is still constantly extending. Dr. Zhong Bao (钟宝) from the School of Food Science and Nutrition Engineering of Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology College (吉林农业科技学院食品科学与营养工程学院) showed reporters more than 10 kinds of deep-processed products developed around water bamboo: vacuum-packed dried water bamboo, sweet water bamboo drinks, chewy water bamboo noodles... "These products have increased the value of water bamboo by more than 30%," Zhong Bao (钟宝) said.
In the next few years, Zhenlai County (镇赉县) plans to expand the planting area of water bamboo, and build seedling wintering greenhouses, cold chain logistics bases and deep processing workshops to create a complete industrial chain of "cultivation-planting-processing-sales." "We want to turn saline-alkali land into a 'gold and silver beach' and drive more villagers to increase their income steadily," said Chang Zhongcheng (常忠诚), Secretary of the Zhenlai County Party Committee (镇赉县委书记).
As the sun sets, the repaired water bamboo fields shine brightly, and the once white saline-alkali land has now become a golden fertile field. The small water bamboo is promoting ecological restoration in Zhenlai County (镇赉县) and promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside by improving the soil.
Return to TopThis report was published by our newspaper in Beijing on November 29th (Reporter: Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)). The State Council Safety Committee recently issued a notice to deploy a major fire risk investigation and rectification campaign for high-rise buildings, focusing on high-rise civil buildings with people living and working in them (including residential buildings and public buildings such as offices, medical facilities, and commercial establishments) to carry out investigation and rectification, especially high-rise civil buildings that are undergoing external wall renovation and internal partial renovation. The campaign aims to comprehensively strengthen fire safety management of high-rise buildings and effectively protect the lives and property of the people.
It is reported that this investigation and rectification highlights four aspects: First, high-rise civil buildings undergoing external wall renovation. The focus is on investigating and rectifying the use of flammable and combustible materials for newly installed external wall insulation systems; the use of bamboo (wood) scaffolding, non-flame-retardant close-mesh safety nets, and other materials, processes, and equipment that have been prohibited; and unauthorized construction without fulfilling the basic construction procedures as required. Second, high-rise civil buildings undergoing internal renovation. The focus is on investigating and rectifying the failure to file and manage small projects involving hot work that are below the quota as required; failure to comply with safety management regulations for facility and equipment maintenance and demolition; illegal use of flammable and combustible materials for decoration and flammable and combustible items; and hot work during business hours in crowded places. Third, fire protection facilities and equipment in high-rise civil buildings. The focus is on investigating and rectifying the lack of water or insufficient pressure in indoor (outdoor) fire hydrant systems and automatic sprinkler systems; the failure of automatic fire alarm systems and mechanical smoke prevention and exhaust systems to function properly; and the failure of fire-resistant shutters, fire doors, and other fire separation facilities to close properly or damage to their integrity. Fourth, daily fire safety management of high-rise civil buildings. The focus is on investigating and rectifying the failure to promptly remove flammable and combustible debris from the connection between the building's facade and attached buildings such as podiums; fire lanes, evacuation routes, and safety exits being closed, blocked, or occupied; electric bicycles being brought "into buildings and into households" and being charged in violation of regulations; aging and exposed electrical wiring and unauthorized connections inside buildings; and failure to promptly repair damage, cracking, and peeling of the protective layer of the original external wall insulation system.
The notice requires that all regions, focusing on the key tasks of the investigation, organize relevant enterprises and institutions to conduct comprehensive self-inspections, and relevant departments conduct spot checks simultaneously, resolutely preventing the investigation from becoming a 走过场 (zǒu guò chǎng - "going through the motions," doing something perfunctorily or superficially). Safety hazards found must be rectified immediately. If it is difficult to rectify them immediately due to technical difficulties or other objective reasons, effective control measures must be taken and rectification must be completed within a time limit, and major accident hazards must be supervised and handled with listed warnings. Strict supervision and law enforcement must be carried out for serious violations of laws and regulations found during inspections, and serious accountability must be pursued for those who fail to take measures to eliminate major accident hazards in a timely manner. It is necessary to continuously strengthen publicity and education, give play to the supporting and guaranteeing role of third-party service institutions, establish and improve a public reporting and reward mechanism, and encourage the public and enterprise employees to report safety risks and hazards around them.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on November 29th (Reporter Li Linwei (李林蔚)) On the 29th, the Ninth National Congress of Members of the Party History Society of the CPC of China was held in Beijing (北京). Guided by Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the meeting summarized the work of the Eighth Council of the Party History Society, revised the articles of association of the society, elected a new council, and studied new measures to thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Party and the Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee and further promote the high-quality development of the society's work.
Qu Qingshan (曲青山), President of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, was elected President of the Ninth Council of the Party History Society of the CPC of China. That afternoon, the society held a report meeting on the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party. President Qu Qingshan (曲青山) delivered a report, which was also the first academic activity held by the society after the change of term.
Nearly 100 member representatives from the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance (国家行政学院)), the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院), the National Defense University (国防大学), the Academy of Military Sciences (军事科学院), the national social science community, and national party history and literature work departments attended the meeting.
Return to TopRecently, in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County (五峰土家族自治县), Yichang City (宜昌市), Hubei Province (湖北省), the world's widest double-sided I-beam composite girder cable-stayed bridge—the Chibuxi Extra Large Bridge (柴埠溪特大桥) of the Yilai Expressway (宜来高速)—completed the painting of the entire bridge.
The Yi (du) Lai (feng) Expressway (宜（都）来（凤）高速公路) is an important component of the "five horizontal lines" in the "seven vertical, five horizontal, and three ring" expressway network plan of Hubei Province (湖北省), and the Chibuxi Extra Large Bridge (柴埠溪特大桥) is a key control project of the entire line.
The picture shows the Chibuxi Extra Large Bridge (柴埠溪特大桥) taken on the 28th.
Photo by Wang Geng (王耿) (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on November 29th (Reporter Li Changyu (李昌禹)) The Sixth Member Representative Assembly and the First Meeting of the Sixth Council of the China Charity Federation (中华慈善总会) were held in Beijing (北京) on the 29th. The meeting reviewed and approved documents and proposals such as the "Work Report of the Fifth Council of the China Charity Federation (中华慈善总会)" and the "Constitution of the China Charity Federation (中华慈善总会) (Revised Draft)," and elected the Sixth Council, Board of Supervisors, President, Vice Presidents, Secretary-General, etc. Tang Chengpei (唐承沛), member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协) and former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部), was elected President of the Sixth Council of the China Charity Federation (中华慈善总会). 410 member representatives of the China Charity Federation (中华慈善总会) from all over the country attended the meeting.
The meeting comprehensively reviewed and summarized the work achievements and experiences of the Fifth Council of the China Charity Federation (中华慈善总会) over the past 6 years. From January 2019 to the end of September 2025, the total donation income of the Federation was 49.37 billion yuan, and the total donation expenditure during the same period was 48.266 billion yuan. At the meeting, President Tang Chengpei (唐承沛) stated that the new Council will, under the guidance of the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, earnestly implement the major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee regarding charitable work, serve the overall situation of national development, be concerned about the urgent needs and anxieties of the masses, promote the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, advocate the new trends of charity in the new era, and contribute to promoting the high-quality development of public welfare and charity undertakings in the new era.
The meeting representatives also spontaneously donated money and goods to compatriots affected by the major fire accident in Tai Po (大埔), Hong Kong (香港).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on November 29th (Reporter Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强)) Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) issued the "Credit Repair Management Measures" (《信用修复管理办法》), which will take effect on April 1, 2026. Previously, in the practice of credit repair management, there were problems such as inconsistent classification standards, unclear departmental responsibilities, and unsmooth repair channels. To this end, the measures propose targeted measures:
In response to problems such as "disproportionate punishment" caused by the public disclosure of some minor untrustworthiness information, it is clarified that untrustworthiness information is divided into three types: "minor, general, and serious." In principle, minor untrustworthiness information will no longer be publicized, reflecting the principle of combining leniency and strictness.
In response to the problems of non-unified credit repair channels and complicated handling procedures, it is clarified that the "Credit China" website (信用中国) will uniformly receive repair applications. According to the principle of "whoever identifies, repairs," the applications will be pushed to the untrustworthiness information identification unit for repair. On this basis, application materials will be further simplified, the processing period will be shortened, and the efficiency of credit repair will be improved.
In response to the problems of untimely and unsynchronized sharing of repair information, it is clarified that the "Credit China" website (信用中国) will establish an information sharing mechanism with relevant departments, localities, and third-party credit service agencies to achieve timely and synchronized updates of repair information.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Hong Kong (香港) November 29th dispatch (Reporter Feng Xuezhi (冯学知)) On the morning of the 29th, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Chief Executive John Lee (李家超), together with key officials and civil servants of the SAR government, held a memorial service at the government headquarters to mourn the victims of the Tai Po (大埔) fire.
At approximately 8 a.m., the ceremony began. Flag bearers entered the venue, the national anthem was played, and the national flag and regional flag were slowly raised. After reaching the top, the flags were slowly lowered to half-mast. All attendees observed three minutes of silence. The atmosphere was solemn and somber, and a large number of citizens spontaneously came to participate in the mourning. On the same morning, the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong (中央政府驻香港联络办), the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong (驻港国家安全公署), the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong (外交部驻港特派员公署), and the Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison (解放军驻港部队) also held half-mast and silent tribute ceremonies.
From November 29th to December 1st, the national flag and regional flag at all government buildings and facilities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) will be flown at half-mast to express condolences. Key officials of the SAR government have cancelled non-essential public events, and all entertainment and celebratory activities organized and funded by the government will be arranged for cancellation or postponement depending on the circumstances. During the mourning period, the SAR government has set up condolence points in all 18 districts of Hong Kong (香港) for citizens to pay their respects.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on November 29th. To properly handle the follow-up work of the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, and in accordance with the overall arrangements of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Central Committee (中央港澳办), and in response to the relevant needs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government, the Office of the National Disaster Reduction Committee (国家防灾减灾救灾委员会办公室) and the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部) launched an emergency material government-social collaboration support mechanism on November 29th. They coordinated with the Emergency Care Foundation (应急关爱基金会) and the Ali (阿里), Han Hong (韩红), One Foundation (壹基金), Amity Foundation (爱德), ByteDance (字节跳动) and other foundations to urgently provide the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government with portable outdoor charging stations, heavy-duty handling machines, respirators and other emergency equipment and materials to fully support the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government in handling the follow-up work.
In addition, according to the needs of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department (香港消防处), the National Fire and Rescue Administration (国家消防救援局), based on the previous assistance of lighting drones, dual-light reconnaissance drones, exoskeleton mechanical equipment and other emergency equipment and materials, once again provided the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government with material support such as protective boots.
The reporter learned from the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行): In order to fully cooperate with the search and rescue of personnel, treatment of the injured, and aftercare and comfort work for the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, and to ensure that domestic donations arrive "zero delay", the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) supports commercial banks in establishing a green channel for cross-border RMB donations.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration (国家金融监督管理总局) issued a notice on the 29th, requiring the banking and insurance industries to do a good job in financial security services related to the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong. All relevant insurance institutions should adhere to the principle of "compensate fully where compensation is due, compensate quickly where compensation is possible, and reasonably pre-compensate," simplify procedures, optimize processes, reflect the warmth of insurance and the speed of claims settlement, and promptly handle claims and other procedures for affected customers. The notice requires strengthening technological support, establishing a green channel for donations, simplifying review materials under regulatory requirements, facilitating donations from enterprises and people from all walks of life, and ensuring that donation funds arrive without delay. The notice also requires Chinese-funded banks in Hong Kong (在港中资银行) to increase financial services, provide deferred repayment arrangements as appropriate based on the actual situation of affected customers, vigorously support post-disaster recovery and reconstruction, and handle credit approvals legally, compliantly, and efficiently.
After the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong occurred, the China Charity Federation (中华慈善总会) launched a response mechanism as soon as possible, donating 5 million yuan to the disaster-stricken area, and simultaneously opened an online fundraising channel, joining hands with caring forces from all walks of life to extend a helping hand to the affected compatriots. As of the evening of the 29th, nearly 70 million yuan in disaster relief funds and materials have been raised, and these donations and materials will be delivered to the disaster-stricken area one after another.
(Comprehensive reports from reporters Liu Wenxin (刘温馨), Qu Xinming (屈信明), Wu Qiuyu (吴秋余), and Li Changyu (李昌禹) of this newspaper)
Return to TopThe strength of the youth determines the strength of China. The physical and mental health of young people is not only related to personal growth and family happiness, but also to the future of the country and the nation.
Recently, the Ministry of Education (教育部) and other four departments jointly issued the "Opinions on Implementing the Student Physical Fitness Enhancement Program" (关于实施学生体质强健计划的意见), which puts forward 20 measures in eight aspects, including deepening the reform of physical education teaching, improving the training competition and talent cultivation system, and strengthening the backbone of sports. It systematically deploys the comprehensive reform of school sports and provides solid talent support for building a strong country in education, science and technology, and talent. Recently, reporters walked into campuses in many places to see children grow up healthily in the sun, feel the vitality on the sports field, and record the vivid practice of cultivating people through sports.
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How to implement "no less than 2 hours"?
Work together inside and outside the classroom to increase time
Reporter Wu Yue (吴月) of this newspaper
At 15:50, after the second class in the afternoon, the bell for the extended break rang at Nanyu Middle School (南渝中学) in Chongqing (重庆)—
"Let's go play badminton." Dai Fangyu (代芳宇), a junior high school student, made an appointment with her "ball partner" to run to the playground. The surrounding friends also took action: here, on the basketball court, the grade basketball game was in full swing; there, several students followed the physical education teacher to learn to play pickleball... The students have 30 minutes to fully relax and exercise.
This is already the second extended break of the day for Dai Fangyu (代芳宇) and her classmates. Pu Jin (蒲进), director of the Physical Education Department of Nanyu Middle School (南渝中学), introduced that starting from the spring semester of 2025, the school will add an afternoon extended break on the basis of the original 30-minute morning extended break, and students will have more time for sports activities.
From the "Opinions on Comprehensively Strengthening and Improving School Sports in the New Era" (关于全面加强和改进新时代学校体育工作的意见) in 2020, which proposed "focusing on ensuring that students have 1 hour of sports activities inside and outside the school every day," to the "Construction Plan Outline for a Strong Education Country (2024-2035)" (教育强国建设规划纲要（2024—2035年）), which proposed "primary and secondary school students should have no less than 2 hours of comprehensive sports activities every day," fully guaranteeing sports time is the key to deepening the reform of physical education teaching.
"It is necessary to ensure the duration and pay attention to quality." Pu Jin (蒲进) said that in order to ensure that physical exercise is not just a formality, the teachers carefully planned and designed two extended breaks: the morning extended break includes three links: 800-meter run, self-made exercises, and high-intensity interval training, focusing on consolidating physical fitness; the afternoon extended break is more flexible and diverse, including organizing basketball and football grade leagues, carrying out long rope skipping, kicking shuttlecock, etc., focusing on stimulating interest.
In addition to increasing the extended break, where else does the "2 hours" come from?
Taking Dai Fangyu's (代芳宇) class schedule as an example: there are 3 physical education classes a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday respectively. In addition, the after-school service projects on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are sunshine sports activities carried out by grade, and there are physical education elective courses on Friday afternoons.
"I like the street dance elective course the most." Dai Fangyu (代芳宇), who started learning dance at the age of 6, is very happy to have the opportunity to maintain her hobbies in junior high school. This semester, the school has opened sports competition elective courses such as fencing, tennis, and martial arts. "We hope to guide students to try more sports, find activities that suit them, and shift from 'passive participation' to 'active exercise'." said Sun Wei (孙伟), a physical education teacher at the school.
Going home after school is also an opportunity for physical exercise. Nanyu Middle School (南渝中学) encourages families to carry out parent-child physical exercise by shooting exercise guidance videos and holding parent-child sports carnivals.
Walking in the park, climbing mountains, having a family badminton game... Every weekend, Dai Fangyu (代芳宇) exercises with her family. "This year, my child has grown 5 centimeters taller." Seeing that her daughter is taller and stronger, her mother Liu Min (刘敏) is very happy, "Our wish is for our child to be physically and mentally healthy and develop in an all-round way!"
How to deepen teaching reform?
A basketball class "links" elementary, junior, and senior high schools
Reporter Ding Yasong (丁雅诵) of this newspaper
Some time ago, a seminar focusing on the integrated cultivation of physical education teaching in elementary, junior, and senior high schools was held at the Science Experimental School of Beijing No. 11 Middle School (北京市第十一中学科学实验学校). A basketball class spanning elementary, junior, and senior high schools outlined the continuous deepening of physical education teaching reform, moving from "single-stage teaching" to a "long-chain cultivation" connection path.
"Beep—" As soon as the whistle sounded, the elementary school classroom instantly turned into a happy playground, and activities such as "dribbling relay race" and "obstacle challenge" were carried out in turn. The children shuttle and run between the marker barrels. Although the dribbling and other action skills are not yet very proficient, their concentration, awareness of rules, and cooperation ability are being quietly cultivated.
On the other side, in the junior high school classroom, under the guidance of the teacher, the students are divided into groups and engaged in confrontation training. "Cover! Over here!" The shouts on the field rose and fell. In actual combat positioning, they can better understand how a successful "pass and cut" can tear through the defense, and how a solid "screen" can create scoring space for teammates.
Looking at the senior high school classroom again, the teaching focus is on advanced special skills and actual combat drills. Among them, the "basketball referee practice" link is attracting attention. Students take turns officiating, deepening their understanding of the game in the judgment.
"From 'learning through play' to 'using in learning' to 'creating in use', this demonstration activity constructs a practical sample, allowing us to see the spiral upward growth trajectory of sports literacy." Many teachers at the observation site exclaimed.
Improving the teaching quality of physical education classes is a key link in ensuring students' physical fitness. How to reasonably arrange the course teaching content, reflect continuity, advancement, and diversity, and create physical education classes that students like more and are more effective? Relying on the advantages of consistent schooling, Beijing No. 11 Middle School Education Group (北京市第十一中学教育集团) is constantly exploring the integrated cultivation of physical education teaching.
"The school's sports curriculum is rich in content. The three major ball games are set up according to the large unit plan and run through the main textbooks of grades five to eight, so that students can learn relatively systematically and completely, ensuring that students can master at least one sports skill and develop the habit of physical exercise based on the school." Zhao Tong (赵彤), deputy director of the Academic Affairs Office of the Science Experimental School of No. 11 Middle School, introduced.
In addition, No. 11 Middle School adheres to the large preparatory class model, with primary and secondary school teachers conducting joint teaching and research, integrating related theme courses with large unit teaching to achieve the connection between school sections. "For students with different levels and different needs, we have set up different types and forms of sports phased assignments, which can basically achieve one case per student." Zhao Tong (赵彤) said.
A series of measures have achieved remarkable results. Data from Beijing No. 11 Middle School Education Group (北京市第十一中学教育集团) show that the obesity rate of students has dropped significantly, all senior elementary school students have reached the exercise standard, the pass rate of pull-ups for first-year junior high school boys has increased to 80%, and the full score rate of physical education exams for third-year junior high school students exceeds 95%. Physical education teaching has become a booster for students' all-round development.
How to achieve "for everyone"?
Strive to be the champion of your own health
Reporter Yan Yiqiao (闫伊乔) of this newspaper
"Ready—Run!" On the playground of Tianfu New District No. 10 Primary School (四川天府新区第十小学), an intense 4×50-meter relay race is underway. As the starting gun sounds, the students sprint forward like lightning. The small relay baton witnesses the competition of speed and is also a display of teamwork.
"Everyone plays, everyone shines, and strives to be the champion of their own health." Liu Luchen (刘璐琛), a physical education teacher at Tianfu No. 10 Primary School, introduced that the school organizes various sports competitions every day to allow children to find a "track" that suits them in rich projects. For example, the total score of the campus's three major ball games is composed of two parts: 40% comes from the results of the confrontation competition, and 60% comes from the results of the everyone competition.
Principal Yang Zhi (杨智) observed that some children like sports but do not like physical education classes. "To be for everyone, we must reconstruct the ecological environment of physical education and enhance the fun of physical education classes." Yang Zhi (杨智) said.
In Tianfu No. 10 Primary School, physical education classes are no longer "standardized teaching", but include more than 30 compulsory and elective courses covering cheerleading, basketball, rock climbing, and other projects for children to choose freely. In addition to the sunshine extended break and one physical education class every day, the school also sets up a weekly "sports morning exercise" to allow all teachers and students to start a new day with activities such as rock climbing and frisbee.
"Principal Yang (杨校长), I want to challenge you!" At school, students often issue "challenges" to teachers. In Yang Zhi's (杨智) view, daring to challenge is very precious, "**这意味着体育精神的浸润** (zhè yì wèi zhe tǐ yù jīng shén de jìn rù - "this means the infiltration of sportsmanship," it signifies the gradual influence and permeation of the spirit of sports)," and sports has become a source of confidence and courage for children.
The widespread development of extracurricular sports competitions for everyone brings children not only physical fitness but also the tempering of will and the growth of character.
In the recent football match, Class 6 (6) of the sixth grade failed to win the championship due to a lack of coordination, and many students burst into tears on the spot. Cai Min (蔡敏), the head teacher, did not rush to comfort them but organized everyone to review: "Winning or losing is just the result of a game. What is more important behind it is whether everyone can do their best and unite as one."
"This failure made me understand that teamwork is very important." "We must stabilize our mentality. The more anxious we are, the easier it is to make mistakes"... The students spoke one after another, finding the problems from tactical coordination to mental adjustment. "Sports has made the class more cohesive, and the students have slowly learned to face gains and losses correctly." Cai Min (蔡敏) said with satisfaction.
"Now, we look forward to physical education class every day!" Chen Junzhu (陈俊竹), a student in Class 7 (7) of the fourth grade who had just finished the rope skipping challenge, said excitedly while shaking the "gold badge" representing victory. Today's Tianfu No. 10 Primary School is full of cheers and laughter in the playground, corridors, and gymnasium. Students temper their will, exercise their bodies, and feel the infinite excitement of campus life through campus sports competitions.
"My biggest dream is that children can stretch their bodies and minds and gain confidence in sports, and that there will be fewer and fewer 'little fat墩' (xiǎo pàng dūn - "little fat墩," chubby children) and 'little glasses'." Yang Zhi (杨智) said.
How to build a teaching staff?
Students have a sports "mentor group"
Reporter Huang Chao (黄超) of this newspaper
"The teacher is so awesome!" "I want to learn too!" During the break, at Hongqiao Primary School (虹桥小学) in Xiangjiang New District (湘江新区), Hunan (湖南), the children gathered around Huang Guangxian (黄广贤). Thomas, scissors transformation jump... A series of difficult aerobics moves drew bursts of exclamation.
Huang Guangxian (黄广贤) is an external coach of Hongqiao Primary School (虹桥小学) and a high-level aerobics athlete, participating in the school's physical education teaching, school team training, and event organization.
In recent years, Hongqiao Primary School (虹桥小学) has promoted the teaching of sports by class selection. Starting from the third grade, students no longer take physical education classes in administrative classes but can choose to study aerobics, basketball, fancy rope skipping, and football in depth. The school divides classes according to students' skill levels. As the number of teaching classes increases, the demand for physical education teachers increases accordingly.
"From the perspective of the teacher-student ratio, the number of teachers meets the standard. However, from the perspective of the needs of diversified sports teaching, there are not enough people." Zhou Lin (周琳), secretary of the school's Party branch, introduced that the school introduces external professional agency resources and forms a joint force with full-time teachers in the school to explore a three-dimensional teaching staff system of "full-time teachers + external coaches + club mentors".
"Full-time teachers have rich teaching experience and scientific teaching methods, while external coaches and club mentors have higher professional levels and more competition experience." Lei Jinfan (雷锦帆), head of the school's physical education teaching and research group, said.
For example, when the school carries out aerobics activities, it often has to organize more than 200 students at the same time, which is not enough to rely on full-time teachers alone. "The school arranged for a full-time teacher to pair up with me to carry out teaching. I mainly share the teaching strategies of difficult aerobics moves to help physical education teachers learn and obtain national aerobics referees. Full-time teachers teach me management methods for low-level students to make up for my teaching shortcomings." Huang Guangxian (黄广贤) said, we will also communicate with club mentors and recommend good seedlings to the school team to participate in competitive training.
"In terms of school team construction, taking the rope skipping team as an example, the team organization is mainly responsible by full-time physical education teachers, and the technical discussion and teaching are completed jointly by the three parties." Xiang Peng (向彭), club mentor and president of the Changsha Fancy Rope Skipping Association (长沙市花样跳绳协会), said.
Today, the school's 2,255 students have their own sports "mentor group" - 14 full-time teachers, 7 external coaches, and 10 club mentors.
The construction of the teaching staff is inseparable from the improvement of the incentive mechanism. The school optimizes the assessment and evaluation methods for physical education teachers, incorporates students' physical health level and physical education class teaching quality into the assessment, and treats them equally with teachers of other subjects in the evaluation of excellence and awards.
"With your encouragement, I participated in the rope skipping competition, which gave me a deeper understanding of persistence and belief." "Thank you for using your expertise to ignite our enthusiasm for sports"... These heartfelt words written in essays and notes reveal the students' love for the "mentor group".
"In the eyes of the children, the three types of physical education teachers are the same, and they all like them very much." Lei Jinfan (雷锦帆) said.
Return to TopBy: 刘诗雯
On the 15th National Games mixed doubles final court, when the last ball landed and my teammate and I secured the victory, the excitement and emotion far outweighed the weight of a gold medal. For me, this was not just a victory, but also an exploration of the length of my athletic career and a commitment to the dreams of my youth.
From the age of four and a half, when I first touched a racket, I stood on a wooden-padded "exclusive table" and accepted the challenge of more than 100 consecutive hits every day. In the sweat and tears of day after day, I gradually realized the magic of sports: it breaks down the word persistence into every swing and every jump. From that moment on, table tennis was closely linked to my life.
Looking back on my sports career, there have been ups and downs, highlights and lows, but I have never given up. I believe that as long as you love it enough and persevere, you will surely usher in a highlight moment at some point in the future. 风雨兼程 (fēng yǔ jiān chéng - "braving wind and rain," to go through thick and thin; to weather the storm) is the norm in life. Success is a great encouragement, but failure also gives strength, allowing people to have more courage to face challenges.
This was my sixth time on the National Games arena. The "youngster" of that year has grown into the "veteran" in everyone's mouth. Many people ask me why I persevere. I think the answer must be love. "Persisting while pursuing the next arena in life" is the voice in my heart. I want to know how much potential my career still has. Maybe my persistence can inspire more children to pick up rackets and sweat.
In a public welfare activity, I walked into a rural primary school and saw that the school's table tennis table was made of cement, with a few bricks standing in the middle as a net. The sun-tanned children were playing enthusiastically. Although the movements were not standard enough, the light in their eyes when they stared at the table tennis ball was extremely hot. Maybe the children don't know what a "backhand flick" is or what a "high throw serve" is, but in the process of chasing that little ball, they can learn focus and persistence, and learn rules and friendship.
At that moment, my heart was deeply touched. Table tennis is happiness itself, injecting sunshine and strength into healthy growth. What sports teaches us is not only how to face opponents, but also how to face ourselves - settling our minds in winning and losing, and achieving ourselves in breakthroughs.
As a doctoral student at the School of Education of Zhejiang University (浙江大学) and chairman of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Athletes' Commission, I feel a great responsibility. I will spare no effort to promote the development of table tennis, build a broader sports platform for young people, and share the valuable experience of my sports career with more young people. I always firmly believe that sports are the cornerstone of growth. Let us work together to enable every young person to meet a better version of themselves in sports and grow into a new era of good young people with all-round development of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor.
(The author is a Chinese table tennis player and a doctoral student at the School of Education of Zhejiang University (浙江大学). This article was compiled by Yan Yiqiao (闫伊乔), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 尚嵘峥
On the boundless Gobi Desert of the Junggar Basin (准噶尔盆地) in Xinjiang (新疆), the roar of drilling platforms echoes. Dressed in a red uniform and wearing oil-stained gloves, Liu Yinhu (刘崟琥) stands at the wellhead, working with the fitter to scrape the mud off the magnetic buckle of the drill pipe with a steel ruler, carefully checking the drill pipe for damage.
"Drilling work is full of challenges, but I believe that those who aim for the difficult succeed, and those who do not shy away from difficulties advance." In 2020, after graduating from China University of Petroleum (Beijing) (中国石油大学（北京）) at the Karamay (克拉玛依) campus, Liu Yinhu (刘崟琥) came to the drilling team of the Karamay Drilling Company (克拉玛依钻井公司) of China National Petroleum Corporation Western Drilling Engineering Co., Ltd. (中国石油集团西部钻探工程有限公司), gradually growing from an ordinary technician to the captain of the drilling team.
"In the process of talent cultivation, we focus on the combination of ideological guidance and professional ability improvement, and promote the reform of talent cultivation model with the demand of serving industrial development as the guidance, and strive to cultivate high-quality engineering talents who can 'stay and work well', and guide students to become western builders who can be greatly used and shoulder heavy responsibilities." said Wang Tongqi (王同奇), Secretary of the Party Committee of China University of Petroleum (Beijing) (中国石油大学（北京）).
This fall semester, the day after the new students completed their registration, national model workers Chen Qiliang (陈其亮), Sun Changjiang (孙长江), and Lian Guibin (连贵宾) entered the campus and gave the freshman representatives of the class of 2025 a unique "Labor Model Craftsman's Ideological and Political Class."
"Only by throwing yourself into the front line can you truly hear the beating heart of the oil well." Chen Qiliang's (陈其亮) narration touched the new students deeply. Zhang Haoran (张皓然), a student in the 2025 Innovation Class of Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation Engineering, said, "I want to take the model workers as an example, learn more skills, do more practice, and turn professional knowledge into real abilities."
In order to let students feel the power of inheritance, the Karamay (克拉玛依) campus created the "Graduate Peer Model" brand to showcase the struggle and growth of alumni in the western grassroots.
"When I first entered the campus, I thought that 'going to the place where the motherland needs me most' was just a slogan, but gradually, I understood from the stories of teachers and students who aided Xinjiang (新疆) and stayed in Xinjiang (新疆) that this is a responsibility, a common choice of a group of people." Ran Xiaohang (冉晓行), a student majoring in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation in the class of 2022, felt that the western stage is broad and promising.
"We actively promote the combination of the ideological and political small classroom and the social big classroom, opened the ideological and political elective course 'China Petroleum Culture', and added relevant topics to the 'Situation and Policy' course, so that the ideological and political classroom is more energy-characteristic, and guide students to integrate their personal ideals and pursuits into the cause of the Party and the country." said Li Jun (李军), Secretary of the Party Committee and President of China University of Petroleum (Beijing) (中国石油大学（北京）), Karamay (克拉玛依) campus.
Data shows that since the establishment of the campus in 2015, among the graduates who have signed employment contracts, 57% have chosen the field of petroleum and petrochemicals, 61% have taken root in the western grassroots, and 84% of the graduates who have stayed in Xinjiang (新疆) for employment are from outside Xinjiang (新疆).
"Wherever there is oil, that is my home." This sentence in the school song has a more concrete meaning because of the students' firm choices.
Return to TopDeeply Cultivating Screen Media Practices to Strengthen Mainstream Public Opinion
Chai Zhebbin (柴哲彬), Deputy General Manager of People's Daily Digital Communication Co., Ltd. (人民日报数字传播有限公司)
People's Daily Digital Communication Co., Ltd. deeply studies and earnestly implements Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, firmly remembers General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, takes screen media as the main carrier, seizes the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, promotes mainstream media from "digitalization" to "intelligentization," and continuously deepens its efforts in expanding positions, innovating content, empowering technology, and upgrading services, exploring and forming a new paradigm for strengthening mainstream public opinion driven by digital-intelligent integration.
From "Scale Coverage" to "Smart Connection," Building a Solid Foundation for the Important Position of Mainstream Communication with Digital-Intelligent Empowerment. We adhere to mobile-first and scene extension, focus on breaking down communication barriers, and build a screen media "goose array" of "independent platform + multiple terminals." We open up the "terminal-screen linkage" communication path and build a strong connection between mainstream values and the audience.
From "Ten Thousand Screens Simultaneously" to "A Thousand Screens with a Thousand Faces," Building a New Ecology of Public Opinion Communication with Content Innovation. Based on the communication characteristics of screen media, we build a content production model of "one core, multiple forms, internal and external linkage." On the one hand, we deeply cultivate local narratives, deeply integrate grassroots vivid stories with mainstream values. On the other hand, we expand international communication and build a bridge for civilization exchange with digital-intelligent carriers.
From "Newspaper Reading Column +" to "Service Ecology," Extending the Boundary of Party Media's People-Benefiting Services with Scene Expansion. We promote the upgrading of electronic newspaper reading columns from a single information terminal to a smart interactive platform integrating "government affairs + people's livelihood + culture," strengthen the communication power of mainstream values with service stickiness, and achieve a win-win situation for social benefits and communication effectiveness.
(Compiled by Gao Yingxue (高映雪) of People's Daily Digital Communication Co., Ltd.)
Digital-Intelligent Integration Empowers Industry Development
Liu Tao (刘韬), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager of People's Daily Media Technology Co., Ltd. (人民日报媒体技术股份有限公司)
The People's Daily National Party Media Information Public Platform project is an intelligent integrated platform planned and constructed under the trend of platformization of media integration development. In recent years, the platform has played a role in talent sharing, content sharing, technology sharing, and channel sharing for Party media across the country.
Explore factor reorganization. Launched the National Party Media Platform Digital-Intelligent Operation Ecology 4.0, and proposed specific digital-intelligent goals: to build a standardized data system, unified format interface specifications, and modular service products; to provide intelligent services such as topic popularity prediction by combining machine learning applications and data mining analysis technology; to build a content risk control system supported by the AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) model; and to rely on a self-built intelligent label system with a scale of hundreds of millions of corpora to multi-dimensionally label content, providing support for intelligent distribution and user recommendation.
Promote role reshaping. Relying on the platform's technology base, we can realize resource sharing and complementary advantages between media, and form greater synergy. Comprehensively optimize and upgrade the technology architecture and functional services, launch a matrix-based communication system for institutions and organizations of a certain scale, and jointly build an active PGC (Professionally Generated Content) content ecology to promote exchanges and cooperation.
Adapt to ecological reconstruction. Focus on building the "integration +" function of the Party Media Platform client, and launch government affairs information flow and various functional cards with public service attributes. Improve the platform's scene adaptation capabilities, create rich functional modules, promote the collaboration between the Party Media Platform and governments and public institutions at all levels, and realize the transformation of information platforms into service platforms.
(Compiled by Yang Zhiran (杨知然) of People's Daily Media Technology Co., Ltd.)
Promoting Media Integration to Extend to Counties and Villages
Gao Feng (高峰), Chairman of China Unicom Rural Revitalization Digital Industry Research Institute (中国联通乡村振兴数字产业研究院)
China Unicom Rural Revitalization Digital Industry Research Institute deeply cultivates the field of rural digitalization, guided by policies and driven by needs, and jointly created the "Party Building Learning Garden" product with People's Daily Digital Communication Co., Ltd. (人民日报数字传播有限公司) to help solve problems such as the "last mile" obstruction of policy transmission in rural areas, and actively explore practical solutions to empower the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas.
The "Party Building Learning Garden" fully demonstrates its value by constructing an integrated innovation model of "authoritative content + digital technology + grassroots scenes": First, it creates a differentiated content ecology, relying on the policy interpretation advantages of People's Daily and the technical implementation capabilities of China Unicom to build a rural Party building content system; second, it innovates service evolution paths, allowing the platform to gradually grow from a "service carrier" to a "governance ecology" through "Party building gathers popularity and services promote development"; third, it explores sinking practice samples, providing a cooperative model that can be used for reference for media integration to extend to counties and villages.
Next, we will focus on three levels to continuously upgrade. At the level of technology deepening, we will continue to upgrade the platform's key capabilities and build an independent and controllable "hard-core base"; at the level of ecological integration, we will attract more agricultural service institutions and social organizations to participate and form a virtuous interactive ecology of "Party building + diversified services"; at the level of practical promotion, we will coordinate and promote platform popularization, product promotion, and operation training, so that high-quality results can gradually reach more villages and truly "light up a lamp and illuminate a large area."
(Compiled by Li Dong (李栋), reporter of this newspaper)
Promoting the Upgrading of New Media Undertakings
Wang Yuelu (王悦路), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Editor-in-Chief of Great Wall New Media Group (长城新媒体集团)
In order to deeply promote the systematic reform of mainstream media, Great Wall New Media Group (长城新媒体集团) launched the "Six-Oriented Quality Improvement" action plan, focusing on promoting the refinement of content production, the systematization of platform construction, the clustering of industrial operations, the digital-intelligentization of technical support, the flattening of the management system, and the marketization of resource allocation, and established five major centers including news gathering and editing, industrial development, technology development, investment management, and comprehensive services to promote the upgrading of new media undertakings.
Adhere to user demand orientation, reduce content and improve quality. Closely focus on the attributes of Party media to create high-quality content, and concentrate the reduced manpower, material resources, and other resources on major theme reports and key columns, studios, and ports, so as to generate greater value and benefits while maintaining the original personnel unchanged. Adhere to mobile-first communication and build a strong independent platform. Strengthen and optimize the Jiyun (冀云) Convergence Media Platform, Great Wall Net (长城网), Hebei Economic Daily (河北经济日报), "Study the Great Power" Hebei Learning Platform (学习强国河北学习平台), and Great Wall International Communication Center (长城国际传播中心) and other 5 independent and controllable communication platforms. Adhere to digital-driven industry and expand "News +". Deeply think about "What is the product, where is the market, what to rely on for profit, and where is the realization path," focus on the integration of culture and technology and industry, carefully build a one-stop industrial service platform for industries such as cultural tourism and sports events, cultivate a brand matrix such as Great Wall Government Affairs, and enhance the ability to generate blood. Adhere to the concept of module integration and promote flattened management. Establish a distribution system of "determining salary by position and paying according to performance" and a promotion channel of "management + professional" dual-track parallel. Explore "inserting to the end" from strategic planning to project planning, from resource docking to departmental collaboration.
(Compiled by Yang Zhiran (杨知然) of People's Daily Media Technology Co., Ltd.)
AI Assistance, Large Display Space Ushers in Broad Opportunities
Zhu Shuqin (朱书琴), Vice President of Hisense Group Holdings Co., Ltd. (海信集团控股股份有限公司)
Currently, AI and large displays are deeply integrated, and technological changes are bringing unprecedented opportunities and challenges to the industry. The assistance of AI allows displays to radiate new vitality.
Hisense continues to promote intelligent upgrades and always adheres to "taking people as the scale" to allow AI to serve the upgrading of human experience. After 15 years of technology accumulation, we have built an end-edge-cloud heterogeneous AI computing platform to achieve comprehensive coordination of computing power, algorithms, and data. In terms of computing power, relying on self-developed chips, we have achieved efficient scheduling of AI inference engines; in terms of algorithms, our self-developed "Xinghai Large Model" has become a solid force in the industry; in terms of data, the Hisense JuCloud cloud base serves massive devices and continuously improves data processing capabilities. With the help of the full-link AI capability base, Hisense has achieved full-process independent control from chips to algorithms and from terminals to the cloud.
AI will also give all walks of life "super productivity." In family entertainment and life, innovative products continue to emerge; in the field of commercial display, AI meeting assistants and remote collaboration are becoming increasingly common; in the field of automotive display, AI makes the in-car large screen a hub for mobile theaters and intelligent driving; in the fields of education and medical care, AI large screens are becoming core entrances for smart classrooms and remote diagnosis and treatment; in the industrial field, AI visual quality inspection shows great value, greatly improving product yield and quality inspection efficiency.
Looking to the future, the large display space empowered by AI is ushering in unprecedented broad opportunities. Hisense will always insist on returning innovation to user experience, allowing technology to truly serve people, and jointly creating a better future for smart life.
(Compiled by Wang Hailin (王海林), reporter of this newspaper)
Embracing the Digital-Intelligent Wave to Help China's Dairy Industry Develop
Li Pengcheng (李鹏程), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Senior Executive President of Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) Co., Ltd. (内蒙古蒙牛乳业（集团）股份有限公司)
From "Grassland Cow" to "Chinese Cow" to "World Cow," Mengniu's growth process resonates with the innovative development of media integration. We are not only a deep beneficiary of media integration development, but also a strong practitioner of "digital-real integration," and even more a firm companion who stands on the world stage to tell Chinese stories well.
Media is a bridge for brands to communicate with hundreds of millions of consumers. Today's digital technology profoundly changes the way information is produced and distributed. Through deep media integration, brand stories can reach thousands of households more comprehensively, vividly, and accurately.
Digital and intelligent technologies not only reshape the media landscape, but also profoundly change the dairy industry. We actively embrace the wave of digital-intelligentization and accelerate the application of technologies such as the Internet of Things, digital twins, and intelligent detection in the industrial chain, creating a number of digital-intelligent factories and smart pastures.
Mengniu is a global partner of the Olympic Games, a global official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup, and an important force in promoting the development of the dairy industry. We must not only tell brand stories well on the world stage, but also join hands with media partners to tell Chinese stories well and promote cultural exchanges.
Media integration is to better record the times and gather strength; the innovation of the dairy industry is to provide more nutrition and strengthen the Chinese people. In the future, we are willing to continue to work with the media to be fellow travelers in systemic change and road builders for integration and innovation, and jointly contribute to meeting the people's aspirations for a better life.
(Compiled by Wang Hailin (王海林), reporter of this newspaper)
Promoting the Transformation of Screen Media to Intelligent Interaction
Ni Wan (倪万), Executive Vice Dean of the School of Journalism and Communication, Shandong University (山东大学新闻传播学院)
The empowering role of big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence technologies in the deep integration of media is becoming increasingly significant, driving the transformation of screen media to an intelligent interaction model centered on "user-data-scene."
Dimensional reconstruction of media forms. Cloud computing transforms screen media from a functionally single isolated terminal to a cloud-integrated intelligent node. The value of the screen no longer depends solely on its physical attributes, but more on the breadth and depth of computing power, data, and services it can call in the cloud, realizing "screen as a service."
Achieve precise communication and enhance interactive experience. Big data and AI algorithms further improve the accuracy of user portraits through deep mining of user behavior data, enabling screen media to transform from "pushing the same information to everyone" to "creating a unique media reality for each person," meeting the personalized needs of users. At the same time, new technologies give users an unprecedented sense of participation, making screen media an immersive "communication space" through forms such as bullet screens, interactive dramas, and content co-creation, and the content communication process shifts from "one-way indoctrination" to "two-way or even multi-way interaction."
Reshaping the value of the industrial chain. From the production side, AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) is rapidly spreading to all aspects of content production, greatly reducing the marginal cost and technical threshold of content production, making long-tail and niche personalized content production economically feasible. From the distribution and consumption side, accurate information is transmitted to accurate people through accurate screens at accurate times.
(Compiled by Xiao Jiaxin (肖家鑫), reporter of this newspaper)
Technology Empowerment Connects the Police and the People
Jia Pengtu (贾鹏图), Member of the Party Committee and Director of the Political Department of the Xi'an Public Security Bureau (西安市公安局) in Shaanxi Province (陕西省)
At present, public security governance work has been transformed from the traditional offline governance model to an online and offline integrated, intelligent, and refined direction, and governance effectiveness has been improved through means such as police-people co-governance and technology empowerment. The Xi'an Police-People Online "Heart-to-Heart" platform is a new model of smart policing for the Xi'an Public Security Bureau (西安市公安局) to follow the online mass line in the new era and to unblock the expression of public opinion demands through the Internet. The platform creates a comprehensive and convenient publicity and service platform integrating online handling of affairs, online consultation, online complaints, and online petitions, and has solved many problems for the masses since its opening.
In recent years, the Xi'an Public Security Bureau (西安市公安局) has closely followed the general trend of development, focused on the needs of the masses, strengthened top-level design, integrated and established a news and publicity department, set up special departments related to new media, and coordinated and grasped both traditional media and emerging media, actively building a resource-intensive, structurally reasonable, and system-efficient all-media communication system. Timely publicize and interpret important deployments of public security work, and comprehensively publicize and display the measures and effectiveness of the Xi'an Public Security Organs in maintaining security and stability; in the form of "Police Camp Open Day," "Entering Construction and Commerce," and "Joint Prevention and Resolution," timely report to the masses on the central work of the Xi'an Public Security team building, serving the people, and combating crime; focus on telling police stories and vigorously publicize the advanced typical deeds of public security; focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of publicity, innovate communication methods, and effectively enhance the influence and appeal of public security news and public opinion; and establish a new media communication matrix such as the "Xi'an Public Security" WeChat account, video account, Douyin account, and Weibo account, upgrade and create the Xi'an Public Security IP image "Chang'an Guard" (长安卫), and continuously enhance online influence.
(Compiled by Wang Shuang (王爽), reporter of *People's Tribune*)
Return to TopLayout design: Wang Zheping (汪哲平)
Return to TopThe "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal reviewed and approved by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China clearly proposed to "prosper new mass literature and art under the conditions of the Internet." New mass literature and art is a new thing, and also a vibrant cultural hotbed.
In the long river of literary and artistic development, the masses have always been the source of creative inspiration and the main force. From the small screen to the countryside and urban communities, a new wave of mass literature and art led by ordinary people is surging. Relying on the empowerment of digital technology and the universal benefit of public culture, the co-creation and sharing of tens of millions of online literature authors and hundreds of millions of netizens have made "everyone is a creator" a reality. This transformation, which combines breadth and vitality, not only depicts the panorama of the times, but also demonstrates the cultural confidence and spiritual outlook of the new era.
——Editor
Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍), a Septuagenarian Online Writer
"Write it out, warm others"
By Liu Yang (刘阳), reporter of this newspaper
In the afternoon, as the sun began to set in the west, Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) (Figure ①, photo by Lin Yafan (林亚凡)), who lives in Tangshan (唐山), Hebei (河北) Province, picked up her tablet, clicked on the recording function, and began to speak with deep emotion. She was talking about the people and things she had encountered in her 70 years of life. After finishing a paragraph, she would convert the recording into text. Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) has persisted in this writing method for more than two years.
In 2023, Wang Yuzhen's (王玉珍) niece helped her install a social networking app on her mobile phone, telling her that she could learn knitting and cooking on it. By chance, Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) saw some netizens' writing on the platform. Inspired, Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍), in her seventies, began her writing career.
Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) was born in the countryside. After graduating from a technical secondary school, she became a primary school teacher. Later, she passed the college entrance examination and became a middle school teacher. After marriage, in order to follow her husband from the countryside to the city, she passed the undergraduate entrance examination and then the civil service examination at the grassroots level, working for more than ten years until retirement.
"It's like a little mouse, so busy, there's always a little light in front of you attracting you to move forward little by little," Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) said. "These experiences have become my writing material. Many people and things have warmed me, and today I write them out to warm others."
Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) still remembers the first article she published on the social platform. It was on the eve of Mother's Day in 2023, and she wrote "Gratitude to Mother" in simple language. This short article gained more than 600 views and two fans in a very short time. For her, this was a great encouragement. So, writing gradually became a part of her daily life.
"I write about things in my hometown and things in my family. When I'm writing, everything seems to be right in front of me. I don't think about how to use words and sentences, I just use the language and expressions I'm familiar with," Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) said.
What really made Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) get more attention from netizens was her writing of "The Biography of My Old Partner." In this article of nearly 15,000 words, she affectionately reviewed the life of her deceased old partner. The article wrote: "In the 1980s, when I went back to my hometown to visit my parents during the Spring Festival, there was no air conditioning in the van. My old partner would always let me take off my cotton shoes and put my feet on his chest inside his cotton coat. My feet could not only feel his warmth, but even feel his heartbeat."
Some netizens left a message under her article, "Grandma Tangshan (唐山) wrote a love letter online to her old partner who passed away 10 years ago, and it made the post-00s cry."
"For me, the online world is really full of novelty. At first, I thought my readers were generally elderly people, but then I found that 80% of them were very young," Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) said with emotion. "They are interested in this content, probably because it reminds them of their relatives and evokes memories and thoughts."
Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) said, "When these roads of life are walked again in writing, I feel that my understanding of life is more thorough. Through writing and expressing myself, I feel that even though I am 70 years old, I am still growing constantly, which makes my life more fulfilling."
After writing on social networking platforms for more than two years, a publishing house contacted Wang Yuzhen (王玉珍) to publish a book for her. The publishing house designed four covers for her book, and she invited her fans on social media to choose one for her. A while ago, "My Love for He Valley" was officially published. The cover is printed with her gentle and tenacious words: "We are so small, yet so tenacious, taking root in the wind and rain, and asking for a harvest from the years."
Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬), Online Writer
"I always believe in the power of words"
By He Siqi (何思琦), reporter of this newspaper
"I always believe in the power of words." When asked about "the meaning of writing to her," Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) (Figure ②, provided by the interviewee), 56, gave her answer calmly and forcefully.
"For me, writing is an outlet. My joys, sorrows, and sorrows can be conveyed to the outside world through my pen. If someone can get comfort from my words, that is my reward," Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) said.
Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) is from Yuhang (余杭), Zhejiang (浙江). When she received the membership invitation from the Zhejiang Provincial Online Writers Association (浙江省网络作家协会), her identity was a dormitory administrator at Hangzhou Dianzi University (杭州电子科技大学). She wrote six novels in six years, totaling more than 2 million words; she was invited by the school to give lectures to students to share her writing; she gave blessings to the students who were about to leave at the graduation ceremony... This experience once topped the hot searches on social media, and "a dormitory administrator's literary dream" was praised by countless netizens.
Speaking of this experience, Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) is very happy. She talked about the "Aunt Tang Tells Stories" column she opened that year, and used this as an opportunity to write the novel "Dormitory Aunt and the Children in the Building." She used humorous and delicate words to write stories about youth and growth.
Anyone who has been in contact with Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) can feel a surge of energy from her. Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) is the eldest sister in her family. She dropped out of school after graduating from elementary school due to poverty, but her childhood experience did not extinguish her curiosity about the world. Reading and writing diaries became her way of expressing her emotions.
"The more books you read, the more you slowly learn to distinguish between right and wrong, and you also draw positive energy from the lines," she said. From books, she learned to think; and thinking, in turn, prompted her to pick up a pen. Reading and writing are thus intertwined in her life, turning into a road that gets wider and wider.
"The basic color of people is kindness," "We must move forward indomitably in life, and continue to move forward even after experiencing hardships"... In Tang Xingfen's (汤杏芬) writing, you can always read the tenacity and wisdom she has condensed from the years, as well as the always high-spirited attitude when facing life.
In 2008, Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) began writing a blog on a local forum in Hangzhou (杭州) under the pen name "Eldest Sister is Like a Mother." Using only a mobile phone, she started her writing journey with initial essays and prose. As the number of blog clicks continued to rise, Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) began to try writing novels, "Floating Duckweed Has No Roots," "Martyr Jiang Jiu"... One work after another was born. "At that time, I was very productive. Sometimes when inspiration came, I could write 15,000 words a day. I spent all my time writing except for eating and sleeping."
Running a bamboo business, opening a restaurant, working as a dormitory administrator... Tang Xingfen's (汤杏芬) experience is rich. Writing for nearly 20 years, the stories in her writing, like her life, have become more mellow in the daily necessities of life. She said, "My writing comes from life, it is something that grows out of the thick soil of life."
In 2020, after retiring from school, Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) returned to Yuhang (余杭) and opened a homestay. In the homestay introduction, there is a "skill" label: "Turn ordinary ingredients into delicious food, and record the little things in life with words." Unexpectedly, the small label was noticed by attentive guests. Soon, this "treasure homestay owner" could not be hidden—some guests wanted to ask her to teach their children to write, and the "public welfare writing training class" was opened.
粗缯大布 (cū zēng dà bù - "coarse silk and cloth," wearing simple clothes but possessing great knowledge). Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) once gave a speech on this theme. "My idea is very simple. No matter what our background is or what environment we are in, we should not stay away from the enthusiasm for reading, and we should constantly improve ourselves." Tang Xingfen (汤杏芬) said that although we are wearing cloth clothes, it does not affect us from reading poetry.
Recently, she is creating a new novel about filial piety, and has currently written more than 100,000 words. "I still want to write stories about the common people. The plan has not changed, and I want to complete one book a year."
Zhan Youbing (占有兵), "Security Guard" Photographer
"Use a camera to record the life of migrant workers"
By Li Zong (李纵), reporter of this newspaper
At 7 a.m., the industrial area of Chang'an Town (长安镇), Dongguan (东莞), Guangdong (广东) Province, had just "woken up." Zhan Youbing (占有兵) (Figure ③, photo by Mai Yingfeng (麦颖锋)) rode his bicycle through the morning mist, carrying his camera and shuttling between major factories. "Today I want to take some photos of migrant workers eating breakfast, and compare them with the photos from more than ten years ago to see what has changed." Zhan Youbing (占有兵) said that as a photography reporter for the Chang'an Town (长安镇) Rong Media Center, recording the lives of the people of Chang'an Town (长安镇) with his lens is both his job and his hobby.
"From security guard to reporter, my experience is also an autobiography of a migrant worker," Zhan Youbing (占有兵) said. In 1973, Zhan Youbing (占有兵) was born in a village in Xiangyang (襄阳), Hubei (湖北) Province. After retiring from the army in 1995, he went south to Guangdong (广东) with the simple desire to earn some money to go home.
Zhan Youbing's (占有兵) first job in Guangdong (广东) was as a security guard at a hotel in Shenzhen (深圳). After that, he worked in toy factories, printing factories, and electronics factories.
The turning point occurred in 2002, when Zhan Youbing (占有兵), who was then a security supervisor at an electronics factory in Dongguan (东莞), bought his first camera in his life. "There was a photographer for the factory's internal publication in the same office as me. I originally loved taking pictures, and under his influence, I became more active in photography," Zhan Youbing (占有兵) said.
With a camera, he took the main shots when guests came to visit the factory; he took pictures when the factory was expanded; he took pictures of the factory's reunion dinner from beginning to end...
Starting in 2004, Zhan Youbing (占有兵) began to scan the photos he took, add some text, and post them online. "Once, I posted photos of factory employee activities online, and there were many comments. Some netizens suggested that I take more photos of the daily life of migrant workers," Zhan Youbing (占有兵) said.
At the suggestion of some netizens, Zhan Youbing (占有兵) began to come into contact with documentary photography: "When I observed my fellow workers through the viewfinder, I suddenly realized that we migrant workers are the most authentic footnote to 'Made in China'."
"When I went to the workshop to take pictures, I thought, what is the life of these workers like?" Zhan Youbing (占有兵) then began to turn his lens to outside the assembly line—workers gathered in front of telephone booths to call their relatives in their hometowns; female workers resigned and returned to their hometowns, and fellow workers sent them off in the rental house; when workers got married, they rode tricycles decorated with balloons and flowers to welcome the bride...
While shooting and learning, Zhan Youbing (占有兵) hopes to record the daily life of migrant workers through continuous shooting, interviews, and collection, using pictures, text, etc., to leave a memorial for them.
Gradually, his works achieved some results: he started a column at the invitation of the newspaper, published articles and pictures in magazines many times, won awards in some national photography competitions, and joined the China Photographers Association (中国摄影家协会)... In 2012, with his outstanding photographic works, Zhan Youbing (占有兵) became a photography reporter for the Chang'an Town (长安镇) Rong Media Center.
"In photography, recording the work and life of migrant workers is my consistent theme," Zhan Youbing (占有兵) said. At the beginning of this century, he photographed the scene of migrant workers carrying snakeskin bags and queuing in a hundred-meter-long line at the station; now, his lens captures a new generation with more individual expression. He has also witnessed the tremendous changes in Dongguan (东莞) from farmland and fish ponds to factory buildings, and then to a modern city: "At the end of the last century, factory buildings rose from the ground; in the new century, office buildings are also growing."
From 2006 to the present, as long as he is in Dongguan (东莞), Zhan Youbing (占有兵) rides his bicycle every day, walking through the industrial area again and again, recording the morning, noon, and night of the industrial area, and recording the food, clothing, housing, and transportation of migrant workers. Today, he has taken more than 1.5 million related pictures.
"I will continue to use my camera to record the life of migrant workers. From life to work, photography has completely changed my destiny," Zhan Youbing (占有兵) said. "This is an affirmation and the most generous reward for me, a migrant worker striving in the new era."
Return to TopBy: 欧阳江河
In recent years, a vibrant and innovative concept—new popular culture and art—has gradually entered the public and academic spheres, becoming an indispensable annotation for our understanding of contemporary cultural development, social changes, and the spiritual world of the people. This wave is not only a product of the transformation of media technology but also a profound call of the times.
The "new" in new popular culture and art actually continues a long and ancient tradition. Returning to the original tradition of literature and art, before the establishment of a professional system, it was the ordinary people's desire to express their inner world that gave rise to art forms such as poetry. It is an impulse that exists universally in everyone's heart, regardless of external conditions such as education level or professional identity. Just as the "Three Hundred Poems" (诗三百篇) in ancient China were not only the creations of literati but also contained a large number of folk songs, vividly demonstrating the great vitality of literature growing from the folk, from the "wild."
This popular literary and artistic vein has always been clear in the long river of history: in the May Fourth New Culture Movement (五四新文化运动), the new vernacular literature advocated "literature that realistically depicts society," "literature of the people," and "literature of the common people"; in the 1930s, the League of Left-Wing Writers (左联) advocated the "popularization of literature and art," calling on literature and art to actively shoulder the responsibility of awakening the people and saving the country... These are all profound reflections of popular culture and art in different eras. The emergence of new popular culture and art is a profound response to this historical theme in the new media context.
Today, the rapidly changing Internet and artificial intelligence technologies provide a broader stage for the masses to participate in the production, dissemination, and interaction of literature and art on an unprecedented scale and depth. "Everyone can create, everywhere is a scene, and everyone can spread," countless ordinary workers use their own methods to write about their daily experiences and the strong calls from the depths of their hearts, jointly forming a remarkable panorama of the new era of popular culture and art. These literary and artistic works that grow from the soil, with the warmth, pain, and philosophical thinking of life, are irreversibly changing and shaping the literary and artistic forms and aesthetic trends of this era.
The emergence of new subjects is the most vivid feature of this transformation. Deliverymen, couriers, live-streaming bloggers... they are no longer just the depicted of literature and art, but active speakers. In recent years, a group of "amateur writers" has emerged in Dongguan (东莞), Guangdong (广东). They use their works to write about the joys, sorrows, and joys of ordinary people and are known as typical samples of new popular culture and art, attracting much attention. Not long ago, I met one of the representative poets in Dongguan (东莞)—Wen Xiongzhen (温雄珍). She is one of thousands of workers. This owner of a children's clothing store and part-time barbecue stall worker with only elementary school education has completed the sublimation from daily life to spirit with her poetry. She does not have the identity of a "professional poet," but with unparalleled sincerity and depth, she transforms her understanding of life, the role of mother, and the children's clothing store and barbecue stall into textured verses. Her creation stems from real individual experience and the pain of life, with a strong sense of "presence" and a simple original intention. It is the true voices of these hundreds of millions of ordinary people that constitute a rich map of the spirit of the times.
The emergence of new popular culture and art once again proves that the source of literature and art is always in the people. This not only enriches the forms and content of literature and art itself but also brings profound enlightenment to "professional writers" and "professional poets": literary and artistic creation is ultimately a kind of labor, an inner call from the depths of everyone's heart for ideals and poetry. Only by rooting in the earth and caring for all beings can we create literary and artistic works worthy of the times and the people.
(The author is the vice president of the Chinese Poetry Society (中国诗歌学会) and a distinguished professor at Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学). This article was compiled and edited by Cheng Long (程龙), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 孙景波
When painting, I often lose track of time and forget my age. Looking back suddenly, I am shocked to realize that I am already 80 years old this year! The sea of art is boundless. For decades, I have never stopped writing, and this year I also created the mixed-media painting "World Peace" and led the creation of the huge mural "Harmonious Yunnan (和美云之南) - Green Concerto". Looking back on my journey in art, I can say that I have always been walking on the road with the mentality of an apprentice.
Influenced by my mother's expertise in embroidery, I fell in love with painting at the age of four or five, and this passion has not diminished to this day. As long as I pick up a paintbrush, it's as if I'm on the road. When making changes to a painting without seeing results, it's like being lost. I often feel that my actual situation is much further away from my desired goal than I imagined before starting. This makes me not dare to slack off, and I often say to myself, "Don't be discouraged, as long as you are wholeheartedly upward and forward, taking one step is one step." Artistic creation is a process of constantly climbing slopes, and the higher you climb, the greater the difficulties you discover that need to be overcome.
My artistic concepts are inseparable from my life experiences and the impact of the times on me. Not long after the founding of New China, I wrote a composition entitled "When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Painter." In 1958, I transferred to Nanjing No. 23 Middle School (南京二十三中). In those passionate years, a group of us middle school students followed our art teacher, carrying paint buckets and easels, painting from inside the campus to outside the campus. At that time, a mural of dozens of square meters that I created for the city gymnasium attracted passers-by to stop and praise it. This sense of accomplishment, as well as the affirmation of my elementary and middle school art teachers, inspired me to officially embark on the path of painting. This experience of creating murals made me admire huge masterpieces since I was a teenager, and I was determined to use painting to capture the spirit of the times and portray the people. Later, I was admitted to the Affiliated High School of the Central Academy of Fine Arts (中央美术学院附中) and the Oil Painting Graduate Program of the Central Academy of Fine Arts (中央美术学院油画研究生班), where I received systematic professional training. After graduating in 1980, I stayed at the school to teach in the newly established Mural Research Office. In the following 25 years, I served as the deputy director for 10 years and the director for 10 years, making every effort to improve and expand the teaching and research of the mural discipline at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
In my life journey, the 14 years after I went to Yunnan (云南) in 1964 to support the border region had a great impact on my creation. The cultural accumulation of Yunnan's multi-ethnic groups, the simple and sincere folk customs, and the beautiful and colorful natural scenery constantly stimulated my desire to express myself. I often carried a schoolbag—containing a palm-sized sketchbook, a few pencils, and a literary book—and wrote down and drew what I saw, thought, and felt on the way to and from work and during breaks in the fields. Many ideas, such as the oil painting "New Song of the A'xi" (阿细新歌), which was selected for the National Art Exhibition in 1972, and the oil painting "People of Wumeng Mountain" (乌蒙山人), created in 1974, were sketched and recorded on those mountain roads, under the oil lamps in the mountain villages, and in the small book in that schoolbag. They carried my desire to sing loudly for the working people.
The habit of carrying a schoolbag has continued to this day. This is a reminder to myself—to always be a traveler carrying a schoolbag and seeking knowledge. To seek knowledge by walking, one must treat life and art with piety, so I like to sketch. Sketching directly from nature can best evoke the painter's sincere passion. When sketching, interest transcends utilitarianism, the state of mind is relaxed and abundant, the interest is brought into the brushwork, and the emotion and color are transformed into color. Occasionally, a "stroke of genius" gives people an "unexpected" inspiration. For example, when sketching landscapes, at first you look at whether they are beautiful, but after delving deeper, you will look at whether they are energetic, that is, whether the forms, rhythms, and other aspects of the scene are moving. In a good sketch, every stroke is an object, and every object reveals the intention of the brush. In this way, the whole piece is a harmony of spirituality permeating creation, and a fit of rhythm infused into feeling. In recent years, I have been constantly sketching in various places, writing about the great beauty of the mountains and rivers, writing about happy life, and writing about the changes of the times, creating a number of works such as "The First Bend of the Yangtze River" (长江第一湾), "Niuniuba New City" (牛牛坝新城), and "Baihetan Hydropower Station" (白鹤滩水电站).
Murals are the most important part of my many creations. I have completed a number of murals, including "The History of Yellow Crane Tower" (黄鹤楼史话), "Rhythmic Charm" (凝韵图), and "A Generation of Genghis Khan" (一代天骄). Different environments require different themes, materials, and languages for mural creation, and they all need to be in harmony with the environment. To this end, I constantly cross boundaries in order to find new methods of expression and new expressive languages. I don't like to limit myself to a fixed subject matter and form of expression. My paintings are almost never repeated, not only in terms of content but also in terms of form. I have a wide range of interests, and when it comes to painting, I want to try every tool, learn every painting method, and touch every subject matter. Ancient and modern, Chinese and Western, my heart has no boundaries of time and space. Interest arises from the environment, and emotions are uncontrollable—figures, landscapes, history, customs, literary illustrations, touching one thing and changing another, either exploring corresponding expressive techniques due to subject matter, content, and emotional feelings; or looking for corresponding artistic themes due to tools, materials, and expressive forms. To this day, I still don't feel like I have a personal style. I am constantly reflecting on myself and realizing that perhaps my "unintentional self" is the free "self."
In recent decades, the Chinese art scene has undergone tremendous changes. Artists are eager to connect with the world and are constantly exploring from various dimensions such as concepts, forms, and styles. Like many people, I couldn't help but be indiscriminate at first, but after a series of attempts, especially after basically running through domestic and foreign art galleries and museums, and carefully studying the artistic peaks created by masters at home and abroad, I have a deeper understanding of the spirit of "truth, goodness, and beauty" inherent in classic works. In these works, I cannot see the creator's arrogance or impetuosity, nor can I see the plans for hoarding and self-promotion. At the same time, I also realized that the influence of outstanding traditional Chinese culture on me is like soil to seedlings: my natural roots grow in the land of the nation.
Today, I still believe that paintings that sincerely focus on and express real life can create an emotional connection with the general public. Using painting to express the depth of history, the depth of life, the depth of human life, and the depth of the spirit is my eternal subject. I will continue to walk on this road.
(The author is a professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (中央美术学院))
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To commemorate the 120th anniversary of Shu Tong's (舒同) birth, Shanghai (上海), Beijing (北京), and other places have recently launched "Sweeping Brushstrokes" and "Shu Tong: A Millennium of Calligraphy" document exhibitions, systematically showcasing Mr. Shu Tong's (舒同) revolutionary career amidst battles and his calligraphy life dedicated to the study of ink, through rich historical materials, precious objects, and representative calligraphy works.
The "Shu Tong: A Millennium of Calligraphy" document exhibition held at the Home of Chinese Literary and Art Workers Exhibition Hall vividly recreates Shu Tong's (舒同) glorious years of using the pen as a weapon through various documents and works. After joining the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in 1926, Shu Tong (舒同) began his revolutionary career. On the battlefields filled with smoke, his vigorous brushstrokes became a rallying cry to unite the people and inspire morale; in the era of momentous changes, he used his ink to spread the truth of Marxism, making calligraphy a torch to awaken the people. This choice of integrating personal artistic pursuits into the revolutionary cause allowed calligraphy to transcend the elegance of literati and gain immense power and contemporary value.
In the 1980s, feeling the lack of popularization of calligraphy in China, Shu Tong (舒同) gathered like-minded people and took the lead in promoting the establishment of the Chinese Calligraphers Association (中国书法家协会), creating a new pattern for the development of calligraphy. The documents and objects from this historical period displayed in the exhibition show Shu Tong's (舒同) diligent exploration and the course of starting his career. As the first national organization in the history of calligraphy, the Chinese Calligraphers Association (中国书法家协会) established the social status of calligraphy as an independent art, and united different schools and embraced diverse creative styles. Shu Tong (舒同) promoted younger generations, encouraged young calligraphers to boldly innovate on the basis of inheriting tradition, and cultivated a backbone force for the calligraphy cause; the concept he practiced of "calligraphy should serve the people and serve socialism" is still the direction that the Chinese Calligraphers Association (中国书法家协会) adheres to. This indifference to fame and fortune of "success does not necessarily have to be achieved by me" and the sense of responsibility of "success will definitely have me" brought together scattered individual creations and laid the foundation for the prosperity and development of contemporary calligraphy.
Shu Tong's (舒同) brushstrokes have always been rooted in the people and served the people. The plaques and mastheads he wrote for schools and newspapers in the exhibition all embody his original intention of calligraphy serving the people. Most of his calligraphy works were given to the masses and grassroots workers who admired and sought his calligraphy, allowing art to enter the lives of ordinary people. This "people-centered" creative concept stems from his national sentiments and noble character, and even more from his profound understanding of the essence of calligraphy—art is not an isolated appreciation in an ivory tower, but a bridge connecting the masses and conveying emotions. The art he advocated and practiced is therefore consciously rooted in the people, close to the times, and becomes a spiritual link connecting a wider group.
In the inheritance and innovation of calligraphy art, Shu Tong's (舒同) unique artistic style has set an example of 师古不泥古 (shī gǔ bù ní gǔ - "learn from the ancients without being bound by them," to learn from the past masters but not to be constrained by their styles) for contemporary calligraphy. His calligraphy works from different periods clearly show his path of learning calligraphy by questioning tradition and establishing new ideas. Shu Tong (舒同) systematically studied the famous steles and rubbings of Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿), Liu Gongquan (柳公权), and other masters in his early years, laying a solid traditional foundation; after being baptized by the revolution, he integrated the broad and profound style of Yan (颜) with the vigor and freshness required by the times, drawing on the strengths of the five scripts, and blending the style of Yan (颜) and Liu (柳) with the brushstrokes of He Shaoji (何绍基), creating the "Shu Style" calligraphy with its restrained essence and round and smooth flow. This artistic consciousness and artistic wisdom is neither a simple repetition of tradition, nor a deliberate change of ancient methods, but a creative transformation that finds the fit between the spirit of tradition and the needs of the times in the artistic exploration that is rooted in tradition and faces the times, casting the essence of tradition, personal aesthetics, people's needs, and the spirit of the times into one furnace. Shu Tong (舒同) practiced the artistic concept of 守正创新 (shǒu zhèng chuàng xīn - "uphold the orthodox and innovate," to adhere to fundamental principles while promoting innovation) throughout his life, providing valuable experience and inspiration for contemporary calligraphy workers.
Looking forward to today's calligraphy scene, Shu Tong's (舒同) artistic life and spiritual legacy still have practical significance. In the diverse styles of creation, we need to adhere to the original intention of writing for the people, so that calligraphy art can be rooted in the soil of the times; in the collision of tradition and modernity, we need to inherit the concept of "learning from the ancients without being bound by them," so that traditional calligraphy can be revitalized in contemporary life; in today's booming literary and art undertakings, we need an even broader mind to build a diverse artistic ecology.
"Shu Tong: A Millennium of Calligraphy" is a poem by Mr. Qi Gong (启功) praising Shu Tong (舒同). Shu Tong's (舒同) brushstrokes have long been integrated into the blood of national culture, and his spirit is like the ink marks in the exhibition that have been washed by the years, becoming more clear and resilient. When we gaze at those brushstrokes that travel through time through the exhibition, what we feel is not only the charm of art, but also the power of faith.
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In early winter, the "Dan柿 Courtyard" of the Lao She (老舍) Memorial Hall in Beijing (北京) is very lively. That's right, people line up to enter the small courtyard, all for the sake of "raising their heads to look at the red persimmons." The cold wind is bleak, but it sets off the heavy fruits, overflowing with literary life and artistic atmosphere. Persimmons have a long history and many varieties in China, and they are not only delicious fruits, but have long become a popular image in Chinese culture. In addition to the well-known and delightful "homophonic puns," the ancients even believed that persimmon trees had "seven virtues" such as longevity and abundant shade.
Since everyone loves good "persimmons," they naturally become a subject that literati and artists are happy to express. In the poem "Yan He Nan Fu Xiucai De Sheng Zi" by Han Yu (韩愈) of the Tang Dynasty, "red persimmons and purple grapes, delicacies and fruits support each other" are used to describe the scene of a scholar's banquet. In the famous "The Night Revels of Han Xizai (韩熙载夜宴图)," the red persimmons on the long table almost allow today's viewers to travel through a thousand years at a glance—we have actually eaten them too.
Turning through the pages of painting history, the same objects possess diverse images. Mu Xi's (牧溪) "Six Persimmons" in the Southern Song Dynasty can be called a classic. In the empty background, persimmons written in ink are arranged horizontally, with different shapes, shades, and simplicity, adding a bit of Zen. Qi Baishi (齐白石)'s persimmons are far more than six. The implication of "everything" is satisfactory, "everything" is peaceful, and "everything" is upright, containing the old man's wisdom of life... Among the art works with persimmons as the theme in the past dynasties, Gao Jianfu (高剑父), one of the three masters of the Lingnan School of painting, created "Red Persimmons and Birds" (partial view in the picture), which is richer in life atmosphere.
In "Red Persimmons and Birds," the vigorous dry brush is used to write the tree trunk, and the bold and unrestrained brushstrokes roam between the strokes, depicting the dynamic of an old tree that has grown for many years constantly rising upward, laying a strong and vigorous tone for the picture. The leaves are sparse and almost all fallen, indicating the season expressed in the painting. This pursuit of realism is a reflection of Gao Jianfu's combination of Chinese and Western painting styles and the complementarity of tradition and modernity after absorbing Western painting techniques. The painter also deliberately used bright vermilion to concentrate the persimmons on the branches and the upper part of the entire picture, and used a slightly lighter small persimmon in the lower left as a supplement and echo, highlighting the visual contrast in the grasp of ink and color, and further strengthening the upward and vigorous life state. In the upper right of the picture, there are three small birds in a well-coordinated response. Two are snuggling and looking at each other, and one is probing down from the upper left and opening its mouth, as if making a cry. The crisp sound seems to penetrate the picture, full of interest. This is a demonstration of Gao Jianfu's exquisite technique without losing his boldness, and it is also a reflection of the literati's ingenuity in the inheritance and development of Chinese painting. In such artistic treatment, we can feel the painter's profound understanding of outstanding Chinese traditional culture. Perhaps, this is the key to Gao Jianfu's creation of the Lingnan School of painting after many artistic explorations, and the key to the school's continuation to this day and its vigorous development.
Gao Jianfu accurately grasped the beauty of nature and the meaning of brush and ink, and integrated the rich cultural connotation and surging personal emotions into one. In a bleak and vast atmosphere, he used red persimmons and small birds as the protagonists to convey warmth and vitality through the picture. "Red Persimmons and Birds," with its vast ink rhyme, bird song and fruit fragrance, and "everything" is satisfactory, is auspicious to those who see it. You can say that the "homophonic puns" are full of the simple warmth of Chinese people's inheritance of thousands of years, being kind and pursuing goodness; you can also say that this is a wonderful sublimation of folk wisdom in literati's writing, and a unique vitality brought by the fireworks of the market to elegant art. Good "persimmons" often hang on the branches, and the red persimmons that Chinese people have loved for thousands of years seem to be telling viewers how Chinese civilization has continued to thrive, and how that genetic code has been integrated into the blood of each of us.
(The author is an associate researcher at the National Art Museum of China (中国美术馆).)
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Discovering beauty in everyday life and seeking beauty in ordinary things, Song Dynasty aesthetics, with a spiritual pursuit that transcends objects, has profoundly influenced the development of Chinese culture. From the "Song Charm Shines Today" Art Exhibition in 2023 to the "Elegance and Grandeur: A Memory Field of Song Dynasty Life Art" Song Dynasty Aesthetics Research Exhibition in 2024, and now to this year's "Dwelling in the Grotto Heavens: Aesthetic Translation of the Song People's Natural Order" Song Dynasty Aesthetics Art Exhibition, the China Academy of Art has deeply explored the artistic and aesthetic connotations of the Song Dynasty from multiple dimensions, providing academic support for opening up more new chapters in the aesthetics of life.
Natural aesthetics is a highly charming cultural feature of Song Dynasty art aesthetics. The *Zhuangzi* (庄子) *Inner Chapters, Qi Wu Lun* states, "Heaven and earth were born with me, and all things are one with me." The people of the Song Dynasty transformed the heaven and earth into inspiration for creating poetry, calligraphy, painting, and utensils through their perception of nature, artisticizing life and making art a part of life. Guo Xi (郭熙) constructed a landscape ideal of "walkable, viewable, tourable, and habitable" in *Lofty Ambitions of Forests and Streams* (《林泉高致》), Mi Fu (米芾) used "Mi-dot texture strokes" to render the misty and rainy artistic conception of landscapes, Ru kiln celadon created the transcendent beauty of "sky blue after rain," and Song Dynasty gardens became a carrier for literati to entrust elegant interests and cultivate their minds. These are all interpretations of the philosophical thought of "harmony between man and nature" by the people of the Song Dynasty in real life. In today's increasingly fast-paced life, the Song people's composure of "all things are best contemplated in stillness" is precisely the way of wisdom to deal with disturbances.
Minimalist philosophy dominated the aesthetic revolution of the Song Dynasty, which was ahead of its time by a thousand years. Simplicity is not simple; it is restraint and implicitness that transcends form. Song porcelain washed away its glamour and ascended to the pinnacle of ceramic history with monochrome glaze and simple shapes. Song-style furniture controls complexity with simplicity, conveying power through concise lines and exquisite proportions. Song Dynasty landscape paintings have sparse composition and profound artistic conception, with each stroke possessing strength, forging a monument to Chinese landscape painting... These artistic achievements all confirm the aesthetic truth of "outwardly withered but inwardly rich, seemingly plain but actually beautiful." This minimalism of "returning to simplicity after extreme splendor" is a rational sublimation after "investigating things to attain knowledge," opening up an artistic path of subtracting from form and adding to spirit with the philosophy of "less is more."
The spirit of dialectical thinking enabled Song Dynasty art to transcend technique and sublimate into philosophical thought. Qian Zhongshu (钱锺书) incisively pointed out that Song poetry is often "superior in terms of sinews, bones, thought, and reason." The Song Dynasty's pursuit of "thoroughly investigating principles and exhausting nature" gave rise to art's questioning of essence, such as Shen Kuo's (沈括) *Dream Pool Essays* (《梦溪笔谈》), which analyzed artistic laws with a scientific spirit, and Li Gonglin's (李公麟) *Five Horses* (《五马图》), which explored the relationship between form and spirit using plain drawing. This dialectical nature enabled Song Dynasty art to break through the technical level and reach the spiritual realm of "skill approaching the Tao." The people of the Song Dynasty explored the inherent laws of things and the profound intelligence of physics in the midst of complex objects, revealing to modern people the spiritual depth of cultural inheritance and artistic creation.
The integration of elegance and popularity is the overall characteristic of the Song Dynasty culture and the most revolutionary feature of Song Dynasty art aesthetics. Elegant and popular literature and art influenced each other, coexisted, and prospered, breaking down the barriers between art and life, guiding literati to integrate the aesthetic mentality of elegance and popularity, and embarking on the creative path of "suitable for both refined and popular tastes" (雅俗共赏 (yǎ sú gòng shǎng - "suitable for both refined and popular tastes," appealing to a wide audience)). From the bustling urban life of *Along the River During the Qingming Festival* (《清明上河图》) to the literati elegance of *Elegant Gathering in the Western Garden* (《西园雅集图》), "elegance is everywhere in the ordinary" became a reality. The "four elegant activities" of burning incense, making tea, hanging paintings, and arranging flowers entered ordinary alleys from literati studios, sowing unique poetry in daily life and profoundly influencing artistic creation in later generations.
Song Dynasty art aesthetics has remained vibrant for thousands of years. Pan Tianshou (潘天寿) adopted the spirit of epigraphy to learn from the hills and valleys of Song paintings, Huang Binhong (黄宾虹) reinterpreted the spirit of Song Dynasty landscapes in the ink rhyme of night mountains, and Liu Jipiao (刘既漂) used the traditional architectural patterns in *Yingzao Fashi* (《营造法式》) as one of the sources of modern decorative language for the West Lake Expo, innovatively integrating them with patterns from different regions and eras... Various practices have proved that the creative transformation and innovative development of Song Dynasty art aesthetics is a major path to inheriting the genes of Chinese aesthetics.
When we rediscover the sense of ritual in making tea during tea ceremonies, perceive the wisdom of leaving blank space in home arrangements, appreciate the simple elegance in everyday utensils, and experience the artistic conception of "tourable and habitable" in landscape walks, a new aesthetics of modern life that combines historical heritage and the spirit of the times is gradually emerging in the transformation of "elegance is everywhere in the ordinary" (风雅处处是平常 (fēng yǎ chù chù shì píng cháng - "elegance is everywhere in the ordinary," beauty can be found in everyday life)).
(The author is an associate professor at the China Academy of Art (中国美术学院))
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Before the 17th century, people mostly learned calligraphy by taking the classic works of famous calligraphers in the lineage of "Two Wangs," Wang Xizhi (王羲之) and Wang Xianzhi (王献之), as models. However, after that, the revival of epigraphy and textual research allowed calligraphic works from before the Tang Dynasty by non-famous calligraphers to enter the field of vision of calligraphers, eventually triggering the epigraphic revolution and the debate between epigraphy and calligraphy in the history of calligraphy. The recent exhibition "Hundreds of Rubbings and Thousands of Copies - Qing Dynasty Calligraphy from the Perspective of Calligraphy" held at the Nanjing Museum (南京博物院) further inspires people to think about the issue of epigraphy and calligraphy and the difficulties calligraphy faces today.
Chinese calligraphy entered a conscious period at least by the end of the Han Dynasty. The Six Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty was the stage in which calligraphic classics were formed and established. From the Four Sages of Antiquity - Zhong Yao (钟繇), Zhang Zhi (张芝), the Two Wangs, to the addition of the Four Great Calligraphers of the Early Tang (初唐四家), Yan Zhenqing (颜真卿), and Liu Gongquan (柳公权), all are inseparable from the collection, reproduction, dissemination, commentary, and learning of calligraphic works. In the era before printing technology, copyists in the imperial court reproduced the famous works of Wang Xizhi and others through methods such as hard yellow tracing. After the Song Dynasty, the masterpieces of the "Two Wangs" lineage were transformed into countless rubbings, realizing their exemplary value. Therefore, the history of calligraphy after the Song Dynasty is a history of the constant interpretation and enrichment of the "Two Wangs" masterpieces.
The on-site stele visiting activities of the 17th century greatly stimulated people's interest in epigraphic texts before the Tang Dynasty. The opportunity was people's deep dissatisfaction with the distortion of rubbings that had been repeatedly copied. During this period, Han Dynasty steles from non-famous calligraphers were sought after. Wang Hongzhuan (王弘撰) directly pointed out that "the Han people's method of division was disrupted by the Tang and Song people," and Wang Duo (王铎) also believed that "the clerical script is based on seal script, rooted in King Xuan of Zhou's (周宣王) 'Stone Drums' (石鼓). The Tang Dynasty only emphasized plumpness, and the strength, bones, and elegance were lost." Calligraphers began to consciously adopt the early Han Dynasty steles, even though they knew nothing about the calligraphers who wrote them. The "concept of famous calligraphers" in the history of calligraphy was thus broken through. With the continuous enrichment of unearthed textual relics, bronze inscriptions, oracle bone inscriptions, Han Dynasty steles, and Northern Dynasties steles were added to the ranks of models. Epigraphic texts other than the "Two Wangs" became a new model system outside of the rubbings of famous calligraphers.
The adoption of epigraphic texts not only meant the revival of seal and clerical ancient styles, but also aesthetically discovered a new interest brought about by unevenness and immaturity, which was completely different from the "ingenuity" of the Two Wangs. In particular, the Northern Dynasties steles "have a clumsy style and more ancient meaning," which is related to the immature font styles in the process of font evolution. If Ruan Yuan's (阮元) proclamation of the "clerical meaning" in the Northern steles was still based on a profound observation of textual relics, then Zhou Liangong's (周亮工) "using division as regular script," that is, using the techniques of clerical script to write regular script, realized earlier the strangeness brought about by "font mixing," and this strangeness also meant creativity. However, the beauty of "ancient clumsiness" as an ultimate pursuit also aroused many objections.
In 1889, Kang Youwei (康有为) wrote *Guang Yi Zhou Shuang Ji* (《广艺舟双楫》), advocating respect for steles. One premise was that it was not easy to obtain good copies of famous steles and rubbings from the Jin and Tang Dynasties, so he had no choice but to seek rubbings of Northern Dynasties steles. However, the calligraphic environment at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries underwent great changes. First, after the introduction of printing and publishing technology, good rubbings of famous calligraphers' steles and rubbings were no longer difficult to obtain. Second, Han and Jin Dynasty bamboo slips were unearthed in the Northwest, and the Dunhuang (敦煌) Sutra Cave was discovered. A large number of non-famous calligraphers' ink writings before the Tang Dynasty, which were advocated by epigraphy, were unearthed. There was no separation from the "Two Wangs" in terms of writing skills, and they were not the same as the brushwork advocated by epigraphy. However, Kang Youwei did not withdraw his advocacy of respecting steles, but responded with "great integration": "For thousands of years, no one has integrated the Northern steles and Southern rubbings, let alone combined the Han division, Qin seal, and Zhou inscriptions to refine them! I am not talented, but I want to combine them." The "great integration" advocates "font mixing," and its core is the integration of epigraphy and calligraphy.
Although there are many controversies about the integration of epigraphy and calligraphy, Kang Youwei's views have stimulated modern thinking on calligraphy: only creativity that is different from a certain family, stele, or rubbing in the past, rather than a return to the "Two Wangs" model, is the highest goal of calligraphy art. In recent years, with the vigorous rise of exhibition hall culture, the trend of calligraphic innovation with deformation as the main means has echoed the requirements of visual viewing. Kang Youwei's "great integration" once again resonates in the era's art corridor. Calligraphers use various textual resources to reshape the social cognition of calligraphic modernity. In this process, not only do textual relics other than the "Two Wangs" have an important stimulating effect on the creativity of calligraphers, but the formal value of the "Two Wangs" famous family system has also begun to be rethought by calligraphers. However, if "form" is taken as all the things of calligraphic creation, the value of "people" will inevitably become more and more marginalized, while traditional calligraphy emphasizes that calligraphy is valued by people. The meaning of calligraphy lies not only in the form pleasing to the eyes, but also in the fact that people can see the cultivation, emotions, and interests of the creative subject through the form.
In the era of artificial intelligence, the value of "people" in calligraphy is even more precious. Because of this, the debate between Dao (道) and skill (技) has once again become a topic that all those who care about calligraphy cannot avoid. As an important topic in traditional Chinese philosophy, the dialectical unity of skill and Dao constitutes the complete aesthetic system of Chinese calligraphy. Otherwise, how can a kind of writing become a national treasure?
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