Summary: This article discusses Henan province's efforts to improve grassroots governance, guided by Xi Jinping's directives from his May 2023 visit. The initiatives include strengthening Party leadership at the local level by establishing Party branches within community grids, utilizing technology and big data for proactive monitoring and problem-solving, as well as appointing village cadres and assigning tasks to them. These efforts have demonstrably increased public safety and improved the province's economic performance. Liu Ning, the Henan Party Secretary, emphasized the importance of continuing to improve the governance. There is no mention of the United States or US-China relations in the article.
Summary: Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Thongloun Sisoulith on the 50th anniversary of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, praising Laos' achievements under the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. Xi expressed China's commitment to Laos as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy, referencing the strategic consensus reached during Thongloun's visit to China in September. Xi emphasized the importance of strengthening China-Laos comprehensive strategic cooperation, especially with the upcoming 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties. He stated that this cooperation would contribute to regional and global peace and development. The article did not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of the Constitution in China's governance, highlighting Xi Jinping's commitment to upholding its authority. It notes that the Constitution has been amended to reflect Xi Jinping Thought and strengthen the Party's leadership. The piece also details efforts to improve the legal system, ensure constitutional implementation through strengthened oversight, and promote constitutional awareness among the public. Public participation in law-making is also highlighted as an example of the spirit of the constitution. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Wang Huning, leading a Chinese delegation, met with Lao leaders including Thongloun Sisoulith, Sonexay Siphandone, and Saysomphone Phomvihane during an official visit to Laos. Wang conveyed Xi Jinping's greetings and reaffirmed China's support on issues of core interests, including Taiwan. Thongloun reciprocated, expressing gratitude for China's support and reiterating Laos' adherence to the One China principle, while opposing interference in China's internal affairs. Both sides expressed commitment to deepening the China-Laos community with a shared future. Wang also attended celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Laos and visited the China-Laos railway.
Summary: The article discusses the increasing importance of "scenarios" (场景) as key drivers of innovation in China, defining them as specific contexts for applying new technologies, products, and business models. It highlights how scenarios bridge the gap between R&D and market demand, facilitating the practical application of innovative technologies like smart connected vehicles through real-world testing environments. The article emphasizes that "scenarios" foster collaboration between various entities, promote the aggregation of innovative elements, and cultivate an open ecosystem. The piece concludes by mentioning that the State Council has issued implementation opinions to promote the large-scale application of new scenarios, elevating it to a national policy.
Summary: The article reports that the China-Laos Railway has completed four years of operation as of December 2nd, according to the China State Railway Group. The railway has transported over 62.5 million passengers and 72.5 million tons of cargo in that time. The railway is described as having a magnified "golden passage" effect.
Summary: According to the Supreme People's Court, Chinese courts accepted 32.257 million cases in the first three quarters of 2023. The number of unresolved cases older than two years decreased by 28.08% year-on-year, improving judicial satisfaction. First instance criminal cases decreased by 11.61% year-on-year, with 804,000 cases accepted. 1.897 million people were added to the list of dishonest people, and 2.229 million were able to restore their credit.
Summary: A five-year review of China's seed revitalization efforts shows steady progress in securing domestic seed sources, with over 95% of cultivated crops now using domestically bred varieties. While China has achieved international leadership in rice and wheat yields, narrowed the gap in corn and vegetables, and made breakthroughs in certain other varieties, challenges remain in translating research into practical applications. The focus for the next five years includes enhanced seed resource management, accelerated breeding innovation using AI, and support for leading seed enterprises. To address these challenges and promote innovation, the article calls for increased investment in research, stricter regulation of variety trials, and the prevention of homogenization in breeding.
Summary: According to an interview with Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun, China achieved historical advancements in science and technology during the 14th Five-Year Plan, laying a solid foundation for becoming a science and technology powerhouse. Yin highlighted advancements in R&D spending, basic research, strategic science and technology, and innovation capabilities. For the 15th Five-Year Plan, Yin emphasized the importance of achieving high-level self-reliance in science and technology to drive the development of new productive forces, focusing on strengthening original innovation, integrating technological and industrial innovation, and promoting education, science, and talent development. Yin also underscored the need to deepen reforms, encourage enterprise-led research, and optimize resource allocation to further innovation. There was no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations reported.
Summary: The article reports on tourists visiting the Qiushe Garden in Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area, Nanning, Guangxi, to view chrysanthemums in bloom. The flowers are currently at their peak bloom, attracting a large number of visitors. The article emphasizes the vibrant colors of winter in the garden. The photographer of the image is Fang Yongtao.
Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) began accepting registration applications for infant formula liquid milk products on December 1st. The registration process aligns with that of infant formula milk powder, but includes stricter technical requirements due to the high moisture and nutrient content of liquid formula. These requirements cover raw material microbes, production water quality, product stability, sterilization processes, and labeling instructions. SAMR aims to ensure the safety and quality of infant formula liquid milk products through stringent reviews and risk control measures.
Summary: China's National Health Commission's 2024 statistical report indicates improvements in key health indicators, with life expectancy reaching 79 years, a maternal mortality rate of 14.3 per 100,000, and an infant mortality rate of 4.0 per 1,000. The total number of medical institutions increased to 1,093,551, accompanied by a rise in the number of medical professionals. The total number of consultations and hospital admissions also increased. The average cost of medical treatment has decreased, and total health expenditure accounted for 6.7% of GDP.
Summary: In October, China's bond market issued 6.35746 trillion yuan in various bonds, according to data released by the People's Bank of China. These included 1.16955 trillion yuan in national treasury bonds, 560.47 billion yuan in local government bonds, and 801.08 billion yuan in financial bonds. Corporate credit bonds accounted for 1.18362 trillion yuan, while credit asset-backed securities reached 34.34 billion yuan, and interbank certificates of deposit totaled 2.5649 trillion yuan. The report does not mention U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The "Understanding China" conference in Guangzhou focused on China's modernization and its role in global governance, drawing representatives from 72 countries. Attendees discussed the implications of China's upcoming "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan," seeing it as offering new opportunities for global development, especially for the Global South. Speakers highlighted China's advancements in technology, its contributions to poverty reduction, and the innovative regional cooperation exemplified by the Greater Bay Area, offering lessons for other developing nations. China's global initiatives, including the Belt and Road Initiative, were praised for fostering international cooperation and a more equitable global order, with the United States not being directly mentioned. Chen Xiaodong emphasized China's commitment to international development cooperation through multilateral and bilateral partnerships, particularly in green development and digital empowerment.
Summary: The article criticizes recent statements by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding a potential "Taiwan emergency" constituting a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, suggesting possible military intervention, which is seen as a violation of the One China principle. It asserts that Takaichi's remarks, made after expressing commitment to the 1972 Japan-China Joint Communique, undermine diplomatic trust and regional stability. The piece attributes these actions to domestic political calculations and a broader trend of Japanese right-wing forces provoking China-related issues due to misperceptions and economic stagnation. It warns against the resurgence of militarism in Japan and calls on the international community to oppose historical revisionism and maintain regional peace.
Summary: Wang Yi and Sergei Shoigu co-chaired the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultations in Moscow, reaching new consensus and enhancing strategic mutual trust. Wang stated that Sino-Russian relations have developed at a high level this year, with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin holding two meetings. Shoigu affirmed Russia's adherence to the One China principle and support for China's positions on Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong. Both sides agreed to maintain the victory of World War II and oppose the revival of fascism and Japanese militarism, and exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis; Wang stated that China supported all efforts conducive to peace. Finally, the United States was not specifically mentioned in this article.
Summary: At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to China from December 3rd to 5th. Macron, born in 1977 and a graduate of several prestigious French institutions, has held various positions including Minister of Economy, Industry, and Digital Affairs. He was elected President of France in 2017 and re-elected in 2022. Macron is married to Brigitte Macron. The announcement was made by Xinhua News Agency in Beijing.
Summary: Wang Huning, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee, visited Laos, conveying Xi Jinping's congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the country's founding and meeting with Lao leaders including Thongloun Sisoulith. Wang emphasized China's willingness to work with Laos to implement the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders, reaffirming mutual support on issues involving core interests like Taiwan. Thongloun reiterated Laos's firm adherence to the one-China principle and opposition to interference in China's internal affairs. Both sides expressed commitment to building a high-standard China-Laos community with a shared future. Wang also attended events celebrating the 4th anniversary of the China-Laos Railway.
Summary: A Luban Workshop in Madagascar, established in 2022 by Chinese and Malagasy institutions, focuses on practical vocational training in areas like automotive and electrical engineering. The workshop is equipped with modern equipment, including CNC machine tools, and receives technical support and updates from its Chinese partners. Malagasy teachers also participate in training programs in China to improve teaching methods. The first cohort of graduates is highly sought after by local employers, and many students are learning Chinese to work for Chinese companies or study in China. The article does not make any mention of the United States.
Summary: NPC Vice Chairman Peng Qinghua attended the Lao Embassy's reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lao National Day. Peng exchanged views with Lao Ambassador to China, Somphone Sichaleune, on China-Laos relations. Somphone reiterated Laos's firm adherence to the One China principle and opposition to any interference in China's internal affairs.
Summary: A symposium on "Human Rights and Development," co-sponsored by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and the Indonesia Genta Research Institute, was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, with over 20 scholars, social organizations, and media representatives from both China and Indonesia participating. Fu Zitang, Vice President of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, emphasized that development is an inalienable human right and highlighted China's achievements in poverty alleviation and rural revitalization, advocating for increased mutual trust, exchange, and cooperation in the field of human rights between China and Indonesia due to their similar development stages and shared values. Representatives from both countries agreed that countries have the right to independently choose their path of human rights development, strengthen cooperation, and promote common development. The conference did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The inaugural ceremony for China Eastern Airlines' new Beijing-Muscat direct flight route was held in Muscat, Oman. Chinese Ambassador to Oman, Lu Jian, stated the route's launch implements outcomes from the first China-Arab and China-Gulf summits, facilitating political, economic, and cultural exchanges. Omani Minister of Heritage and Tourism, Salim, anticipates significant growth in bilateral tourism due to the increased convenience. The first flight successfully landed in Muscat on November 30th.
Summary: To disseminate the spirit of the 20th Fourth Plenary Session of the Party, the Central Propaganda Group conducted extensive outreach activities across China's provinces, regions, special administrative regions, and key sectors. The group delivered 58 reports and held 56 interactive sessions, reaching over 680,000 people directly and millions more via broadcast. These sessions focused on the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan" and aimed to unify thought and action around the Party Central Committee's decisions. The sessions also addressed questions about how the state's policies affected the auto industry in light of increased restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe. The effort sought to promote confidence and mobilize the public for the construction of a modern socialist China.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of perseverance and self-reliance in China's development, particularly in overcoming challenges in key technological and economic areas. It highlights the need to "walk one's own path" with resilience and ambition, citing historical examples of overcoming adversity. The piece encourages a spirit of innovation and striving for excellence to achieve national goals. The article touches on navigating external challenges like economic and trade frictions by becoming more adaptable. It concludes by referencing Xi Jinping's call for self-confidence and dedication to building a strong nation.
Summary: On the eve of the 12th National Constitution Day, a volunteer lecture on the constitution was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Staff from the National People's Congress (NPC) explained the history and significance of the constitution to visitors, emphasizing the historical achievements in constitutional development under the leadership of the Party. The lectures highlighted the adoption of the current constitution in the Great Hall of the People on December 4, 1982, and the five subsequent amendments made by the NPC. Visitors received copies of the constitution and expressed an appreciation for understanding of the document's relevance to their lives.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of the Constitution in China's governance and legal system, particularly since the 18th Party Congress. It highlights Xi Jinping's commitment to upholding the Constitution, including his public oath of office, and the incorporation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era into the Constitution. The piece discusses efforts to improve the legal framework, ensure constitutional supervision, and promote constitutional awareness among the public through various campaigns and educational initiatives. The piece touches on the application of the constitution to Hong Kong and the "one country, two systems" framework. The article champions the constitution as central to the rule of law and national governance.
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Summary: This article discusses the importance of strengthening Party spirit and improving work style among CCP members, emphasizing the need for constant self-reflection, thorough policy implementation, and continuous vigilance against complacency. It argues that Party members should regularly examine their actions, avoid selectively implementing policies based on personal gain, and maintain a high level of discipline to prevent the resurgence of undesirable work habits. The article stresses that improving work style is both a long-term and complex challenge and encourages members to have the correct attitude with respect to the party's regulations. There is no discussion on the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The article discusses China's increasing cultural exports and influence, noting the UN's designation of "International Taijiquan Day" as an example. It highlights a shift from simple product export to value transmission, emphasizing the importance of traditional Chinese culture as a foundation. The piece promotes building a comprehensive "ecological chain" for cultural dissemination and leveraging AI technology for translation and personalized content delivery. It argues that by addressing superficiality and fragmentation in content, Chinese stories can gain global recognition and understanding. The article underscores the potential for Chinese culture to flourish globally through innovation and strategic dissemination.
Summary: A research institute at Southwest University experienced a "sell-out" of its hybridized citrus fruits, with students selling the produce online to gather feedback and improve the fruit's development. The article discusses the importance of professional and positive feedback mechanisms for university social practices, ensuring students gain practical experience and a sense of accomplishment. It emphasizes the need for these activities to be innovative, practical, and aligned with students' interests and societal needs, and notes the importance of offering real-world application of their knowledge. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: During the "14th Five-Year Plan," China renovated over 240,000 old urban communities, benefiting 40 million households and 110 million people. These renovations are aimed at improving living spaces and creating new consumer environments. Upgrades include improved parking, charging facilities, recreational spaces, and community services. The initiative seeks to enhance the quality of life, promote employment, and provide comfortable housing.
Summary: A recent publication by the Supreme People's Court highlights efforts to curb malicious intellectual property lawsuits, which disrupt business and innovation environments. The cases clarify the identification of malicious litigation, focusing on factors such as unstable rights basis, concealed evaluations, and disproportionate claims. Courts will consider lost opportunities and expenses incurred by defendants when determining damages, aiming to eliminate any profit incentive for IP "opportunists." The initiative seeks to promote genuine innovation by increasing the costs associated with malicious litigation. The article suggests a society-wide effort is needed to educate people and improve regulations.
Summary: This article, written by a grassroots procurator in Hebei Province, describes the daily work and responsibilities of local procuratorates in China. The author emphasizes that their work involves meticulous case review, evidence verification, and ensuring justice for ordinary citizens, particularly in cases involving vulnerable populations. They highlight the importance of not only delivering legal judgments but also providing practical assistance, such as judicial aid, to alleviate the hardships faced by affected families. The author also mentions their role in promoting legal awareness through outreach programs in schools, communities, and businesses. The author's mention of attention to detail, thorough preparation, and dedication to justice in every case reflects a broader effort to ensure public trust in the legal system.
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Summary: In its first four years, the China-Laos Railway has facilitated over 72.5 million tons of freight and 6.25 million passenger trips, becoming a vital corridor boosting regional development. The railway has seen a surge in durian imports to China, with over 160,000 tons transported this year, alongside exports of Chinese goods to Laos and Thailand. To improve cross-border travel, customs and border control have implemented measures to expedite passenger clearance and facilitate currency exchange. The railway's success has spurred economic growth along its route, with increased investment and the development of specialized industries in Yunnan province. The railway connects China to Southeast Asian markets, enhancing connectivity and trade within the Belt and Road Initiative.
Summary: Su Hui, Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the CPPCC and Chairperson of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, met with a visiting delegation of Taiwanese public opinion representatives in Beijing on December 2nd. Su expressed her hope that the delegation would gain a deeper understanding of the mainland's development and actively participate in its economic and social construction, sharing in its opportunities. She also urged them to resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist acts and contribute to the cause of national reunification.
Summary: A meeting was held in Beijing on December 2nd for the changing of the guard in the China Peaceful Development Foundation. Xian Hui, Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended and was elected as the new chairperson of the foundation. The meeting reviewed the foundation's achievements since its establishment in 2011. The meeting also elected new vice chairpersons, a secretary-general, and board members, and reviewed the work report of the second board of directors. No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations was found in the article.
Summary: At the "2025 Congdu International Forum" in Guangzhou, National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Vice Chairman Yang Zhen stated that Xi Jinping's four global initiatives offer Chinese solutions to global challenges. He emphasized China's commitment to implementing these initiatives through collaboration, openness, and mutual benefit. Yang Zhen expressed China's willingness to work with all parties to address risks and challenges, promote development, and achieve practical results. The forum, attended by former foreign dignitaries and representatives from various sectors, focused on international cooperation for a shared future.
Summary: According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China had 4.758 million 5G base stations by the end of October, a net increase of 507,000 from the end of last year, representing 37% of total mobile base stations. Telecommunications operations remained stable in the first ten months, with telecom business volume and revenue maintaining growth. The number of 5G mobile phone users reached 1.184 billion, a net increase of 170 million from the end of last year, accounting for 64.7% of mobile phone users. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The town of Zhouxi in Duchang County, Jiangxi Province, has transformed its pearl industry after facing environmental pollution and a ban on traditional fishing practices. The local government shut down hundreds of small, polluting workshops and invested in a Pearl Industry Park to promote standardized and environmentally conscious pearl farming and processing. The park has attracted numerous businesses and created over 3,000 jobs, with an annual income of 150-180 million yuan for the local community. The industry's upgrade is supported by technological innovation, including the development of new pearl oyster species by a research team from Nanchang University. Zhouxi is also developing tourism based on its pearl farming heritage.
Summary: China National Radio and Television (CNRTV) is promoting ultra-high-definition (UHD) services, aiming for UHD terminals to account for over 50% of its market this year. A key component is the deployment of a new miniaturized UHD set-top box, designed for ease of use and integration with existing TVs. CNRTV has already deployed over 2.8 million UHD set-top boxes, including over 100,000 of the new miniaturized type in Beijing. CNRTV is also expanding UHD channels and upgrading its network infrastructure to support the increased bandwidth demands.
Summary: Shanghai held the 2025 Yuyuan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Season, showcasing various intangible cultural heritage experiences. The Yingge dance performance was a major draw, attracting many tourists. The event highlights China's commitment to preserving and promoting its cultural heritage.
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Summary: Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented a zero-tariff policy on 100% of tariff items originating from the least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China, aiming to expand unilateral openness and achieve common development. This policy has spurred trade vitality and mutual benefit between China and Africa. Ethiopian coffee exports to China have grown significantly, with China becoming its fourth largest coffee export market. Companies like Chengdu Yimin International Trade Co., Ltd. are increasing direct sourcing from Africa, while Shandong Triangle Tire Co., Ltd. has benefited from reduced tariffs on Liberian rubber. Ambassador Tafera stated that the zero-tariff policy helps African countries enhance local production capacity, export capabilities, and increase export earnings.
Summary: Since December 2024, China has granted zero-tariff treatment to 100% of products from the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations, including an expansion in June to 53 African nations. This zero-tariff policy is framed as a demonstration of China's responsibility as a major importer and its commitment to sharing development opportunities. The policy has increased imports from these countries, with imports from least developed countries increasing 9.7% in the first three quarters of the year. China has been Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years and its imports from African countries increased 10.8% in the third quarter of 2024. The zero-tariff policy opens the Chinese consumer market to a wider range of goods, and contributes to global economic development by offering development opportunities to other nations.
Summary: China launched its national drug price registry on December 2nd, with nine pharmaceutical companies participating in the initial registration. The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) announced the initiative, aiming to guide companies in developing comprehensive drug pricing systems and support the international expansion of domestically produced innovative drugs. The system, based on the principles of unified acceptance, national sharing, and global openness, provides online and offline drug price registration and inquiry services for companies. The registry is intended to provide an authoritative, standardized, and transparent market price registration and inquiry system, promoting the globalization of Chinese drug prices and attracting foreign high-quality new drugs to the Chinese market. The article notes that China's large market is becoming increasingly important in the global pharmaceutical industry.
Summary: China's Meteorological Administration has launched "Nongzaijing" (农灾警), a national-level WeChat mini-program providing comprehensive agricultural meteorological services to farmers. The program offers services ranging from pre-disaster warnings to post-disaster responses, facilitating two-way interaction between farmers and experts. The mini-program incorporates disaster monitoring, forecasting, risk assessment, early warning, agricultural services, and science education. Developed after years of research and field trials in major grain-producing regions, "Nongzaijing" aims to help farmers prevent disasters, reduce losses, and increase income, thereby safeguarding food security. The mini-program is currently available for trial use nationwide.
Summary: Haikou Customs data indicates Hainan's duty-free shopping reached 2.38 billion yuan in November 2025, the first month of upgraded policies, a 27.1% year-on-year increase. Sales included 7,597 units of newly added categories like pet supplies and musical instruments, totaling 13 million yuan. Domestic products sales reached 126 items, valued at 391,000 yuan. Departing tourists purchased 4,100 duty-free items, while island residents bought 13,903 items under the "buy-and-take" scheme.
Summary: Farmers in Xianju County, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province are taking preventative measures against an impending cold wave. These actions include constructing greenhouses and covering crops with plastic film. The goal is to protect their fruit and vegetable harvests. The article does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China has successfully developed the world's first 800kV high-capacity circuit breaker, a collaborative effort led by State Grid Shaanxi Electric Power Co. This new circuit breaker addresses the increasing short-circuit current issues in the Northwest power grid due to renewable energy integration and ultra-high voltage power transmission. The device boasts internationally leading performance parameters and allows for direct replacement of existing equipment, enhancing grid upgrade efficiency. It will bolster the Northwest power grid's resilience to extreme short-circuit currents and support the safe operation of the energy cluster's power transmission grid. The project began in 2024 under the State Grid Science and Technology project.
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Summary: The article outlines the strategic importance of building a "financial superpower" (金融强国) as articulated by Xi Jinping, connecting it to broader goals of socialist modernization and high-quality development. It emphasizes six key elements: a strong currency, central bank, financial institutions, international financial center, financial regulation, and financial talent pool. The article further details the tasks necessary to achieve this goal, including strengthening the central bank system, improving financial services, promoting capital market development, optimizing financial institutions, developing international financial centers (especially Shanghai and Hong Kong), enhancing financial regulation, and strengthening financial rule of law. While the article does not explicitly mention the United States, it implicitly frames the development of China's financial strength as a means to enhance its international competitiveness and resilience against external risks.
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of seizing the "time window" presented by the "15th Five-Year Plan" period (2026-2030) to advance socialist modernization. It argues that recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities requires strategic planning, decisive action, and sustained effort to address developmental bottlenecks and strengthen existing advantages. The piece highlights the need for comprehensive reform, innovation, and proactive engagement in emerging fields to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies and overcome shortcomings. It warns against hesitation and advocates for persistent implementation of well-defined strategies to transform opportunities into long-term gains. The article makes no mention of the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: The article advocates for leveraging digital technologies like AI, cloud computing, and big data to enhance the "Fengqiao Experience" in grassroots social governance. It emphasizes using digital platforms to engage the public, improve dispute resolution, and build a community-based governance system. The piece also stresses the importance of Party leadership, proactive risk management, multi-party collaboration, and legal safeguards in this digital transformation. Examples include Beijing's Party-led reforms, Foshan's risk monitoring system, and Shanghai's data management regulations. The aim is to improve governance efficiency and provide better services to the people.
Summary: Jiangxi's Party Secretary emphasizes the importance of adhering to Xi Jinping Thought in ideological work, drawing on the province's revolutionary history. The province aims to implement the "Regulations on the Party's Ideological and Political Work" to strengthen ideological unity and provide spiritual impetus for advancing Chinese-style modernization. They will focus on strengthening belief in the Party and following its lead, while adapting ideological work to different sectors of society. The province intends to uphold its red traditions and use culture to influence people, emphasizing innovative methods to improve the effectiveness of ideological work.
Summary: The village of Huihuang in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, is boosting its economy through orchid cultivation, transitioning from traditional bamboo production. Party Secretary Luo Ligang promoted orchid cultivation and e-commerce livestreaming to increase villagers' income, addressing initial challenges in sales through training and attracting young entrepreneurs. The "Zhuxiang Lanyuan" common prosperity workshop project has expanded, including new facilities and cultural events to enhance the orchid industry's value. The village is planning further expansion with modern facilities for orchid cultivation, aiming to scale up production and benefit more villagers. The article makes no mention of the United States, or US-China relations.
Summary: Following severe flooding in Yuzhong County, Lanzhou, Gansu province in early August, reconstruction efforts have largely completed, with affected residents moving into newly built resettlement housing. Six centralized resettlement locations were rapidly constructed to house 325 affected households. Individual household inspections are underway as residents begin to occupy their new homes. The reconstruction was initiated after heavy rainfall caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure. The photo depicts a resident putting up couplets on their new home's door in Malian Tan village.
Summary: Beijing has passed revisions to its "Regulations on the Management of Non-Motor Vehicles," set to take effect May 1st. The revisions focus on road safety by mandating helmets for electric bicycle riders, punishable by fines for non-compliance, and banning modifications to electric bicycles. The regulations also prohibit dangerous driving behaviors such as holding objects or using electronic devices while riding. The permissible age for child passengers on electric bicycles has been raised from 12 to 16.
Summary: Qinggang County in Heilongjiang province is establishing a "1+5+N" training system for rural CCP members, centered on the county's Party school, and expanding training opportunities. This system includes township Party schools and village teaching points, delivering customized training based on collected needs of village party secretaries, young farmers, and migrant members. The training moves beyond traditional classrooms to include on-site learning at demonstration zones, farms, and red tourism sites, emphasizing practical application. The county aims to build a rural revitalization college, continuing to strengthen the education and management of farmer party members.
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Summary: China's film industry is rapidly developing with the help of advanced technology, as exemplified by the Oriental Movie Metropolis in Qingdao. The Oriental Movie Metropolis boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including virtual production platforms, motion capture systems, and water studios, attracting major film productions like "The Wandering Earth 3." Guo Fan, director of the "Wandering Earth" series, noted that digital technology significantly improves shooting efficiency and allows actors to visualize virtual scenes. The film industry in Qingdao has developed a comprehensive service platform that provides policy consultation and production support. The area is home to nearly 1200 film and television companies, and has produced approximately 700 film and television works.
Summary: The article discusses the rise of "new cultural formats" in China and their economic impact, highlighting their inclusion in government work reports and the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposals. It attributes their success to cross-sector integration ("culture + technology," etc.), reduction of barriers between cultural elements, and the resulting multiplier effect on economic development. These new formats, encompassing areas like cultural tourism and innovative media, are seen as drivers of high-quality economic growth. The piece emphasizes the blending of culture with technology, tourism, and consumption.
Summary: The article discusses the need to enhance the attractiveness of vocational education in China, emphasizing practical skills and career advancement opportunities. It highlights the importance of aligning vocational training with societal needs and industry demands, advocating for improved teaching quality and industry-education integration. The piece notes the establishment of a through-train system from vocational school to postgraduate studies as a way to break the "academic ceiling" of vocational education, improving attractiveness and competitiveness. It mentions the "New Eight-level worker" system and promotion of higher vocational education resources, as well as international cooperation through the "Silk Road Vocational Education Alliance." The author argues that vocational education should promote overall development, with the purpose of supporting upgrading industries and protecting people's livelihoods.
Summary: Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) held a high-quality development conference on December 1st to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The event included the opening of an art exhibition and a performance. Over the past 80 years, STA has cultivated numerous talents and contributed significantly to Chinese higher arts education. Prior to the anniversary, STA was approved for a Ministry of Education philosophy and social science laboratory and a National Data Administration pilot unit for industry high-quality data set construction, with unveiling ceremonies held at the conference. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Minqing County in Fujian Province is focusing on rural revitalization through a "four-wheel drive" approach, emphasizing agriculture, culture, and tourism (农文旅). The county has developed a "golden" olive industry worth over 4 billion yuan, and is promoting agritourism through the development of 27 tourist routes and cultural events. Ecological efforts have improved water quality in the Meixi River. As a result, Minqing County's comprehensive index ranked among the top ten in the "2024 Fujian Province Rural Revitalization Heat Index". The county is exploring a new path for county economic development through the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism.
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Summary: This article discusses China's efforts to improve its Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system by strengthening professional care services. Cities like Qingdao, Ningbo, and Jincheng are highlighted for cultivating specialized care institutions, building skilled caregiver teams through training and competitions, and implementing measures to regulate LTCI operations. The article emphasizes ensuring the quality and safety of LTCI funds through methods like smart monitoring systems and inter-departmental data sharing. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the successful implementation of long-term care insurance (LTCI) in several Chinese cities, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts in service supply, talent development, and regulatory oversight. Qingdao expanded services to rural areas and promoted professional certifications to attract younger talent, while Ningbo focused on training programs and clear institutional requirements. Jincheng emphasized technology and performance evaluations to ensure fund usage and service quality. These examples demonstrate that expanding service availability, improving workforce skills, and strengthening supervision are crucial for effective LTCI implementation. No mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations was made in the article.
Summary: The 2025 World Vocational Colleges Skills Competition was held in Tianjin, attracting over 33,000 participants from 76 countries and regions. The competition emphasized practical skills and problem-solving, aligning with national industry development and fostering connections between talent and leading companies. The event also included an artificial intelligence track, expanding participation to students from various educational backgrounds. The competition aims to promote international cooperation in vocational education and strengthen China's influence as an educational center. The competition was also held at four overseas locations for the first time.
Summary: Since July 2022, Beijing has implemented an occupational injury保障制度 (bao zhang zhi du) for high-risk industries like delivery and transportation, covering 21 platform companies and 1.57 million participants. This system, tailored to the flexible nature of new employment forms, uses a per-order payment model funded by platform companies, providing medical and rehabilitation coverage for work-related injuries and death compensation equivalent to work-related injury insurance. Over the past three years, 11,800 occupational injuries have been confirmed, with over 7,700 workers receiving related benefits. The system also uses a floating rate for companies based on their accident rate, encouraging them to prioritize safety training and prevention measures. The article did not mention the United States.
Summary: This article details the Postal Savings Bank of China's (PSBC) efforts to provide financial services to residents resettled in the Xiong'an New Area. PSBC has established special task forces and mobile banking services to address the financial needs of resettled residents, especially regarding housing payments and loans. The bank has facilitated the collection of nearly 3.8 billion yuan in housing payments and issued 296 million yuan in resettlement housing loans. PSBC aims to continue improving its services to support the high-quality development of the Xiong'an New Area. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The Second Comprehensive Scientific Expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau released "Ten Applied Achievements," including legislative support for ecological protection, a comprehensive Earth system observation and early warning platform, and a national park construction plan. These achievements aim to reveal the mechanisms of environmental change on the plateau and promote sustainable development, covering ecological protection, disaster prevention, and resource investigation. The expedition found that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is undergoing its third environmental transition, with increased water supply and carbon sink capacity, but also faces risks like glacial disasters. The expedition also highlighted the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's role as a key area for biodiversity and its connection to the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Summary: China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the National Energy Administration jointly released three methodologies for voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects in offshore and onshore oil and gas fields, expanding the scope of the national voluntary emission reduction trading market to the oil and gas sector. These methodologies aim to incentivize companies to capture and utilize methane, the second-largest greenhouse gas, during oil and gas extraction, addressing both emissions and energy waste. The approach drew from international best practices to develop high-quality carbon credits. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment plans to accelerate the construction of a voluntary emission reduction methodology system to encourage social capital to flow toward fields with great emissions reduction potential. There was no mention of the United States in the article.
Summary: A severe cold wave has brought the coldest morning of the second half of the year to Beijing and Tianjin, with temperatures around -5°C. The Central Meteorological Observatory predicts that the cold wave will move south, impacting the Huanghuai and Jianghuai areas with a general temperature drop of 6-8°C, and has issued a blue warning for both cold waves and strong winds. Parts of Jiangsu, eastern Anhui, and central and northern Zhejiang will experience temperature drops of 8-10°C, with some areas exceeding 10°C. The public is advised to take precautions against the cold and wind, and maritime regions should be aware of the impact of sustained high winds.
Summary: Harbin New Area has released a plan to standardize the management of water and ice extraction activities, marking a step in ice and snow resource management innovation. The plan aims to provide a solid institutional guarantee for the upcoming ice and snow season. The New Area Administrative Approval Bureau has already proactively engaged with Ice and Snow World, offering tailored guidance for the 2025-2026 ice harvesting season. The bureau will provide full support for follow-up services.
Summary: From January to October 2025, Dangwan town in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, achieved an industrial output of 8.33 billion yuan, a 4.8% year-on-year increase. The town is focused on upgrading traditional industries through projects such as the Sanyuan Holding Group's energy efficiency upgrade and Zhongjing New Material's intelligent manufacturing line. Dangwan aims to attract leading projects in modern transportation, intelligent manufacturing, and high-end equipment. The town also focuses on rural revitalization through industrial integration and community development projects. Furthermore, Dangwan emphasizes improving people's livelihoods by upgrading infrastructure and enhancing cultural spaces.
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Summary: The 2025 Kuling Forum, guided by People's Daily, was held in New York with over 150 attendees from the U.S. and China. Speakers, including Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng, emphasized the importance of people-to-people exchanges, the need to manage differences, and the potential for mutual benefit and win-win cooperation to stabilize U.S.-China relations. Guo Ningning, Deputy Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee, highlighted Fuzhou's efforts to promote youth exchanges, with over 1,000 American youths travelling to Fuzhou. Ge Haijiao, Chairman of the Bank of China, reiterated the bank's support for U.S.-China cooperation, including cultural exchanges. Several speakers mentioned the "Flying Tigers" and the importance of historical memory, as well as support from families like the Stilwells and Chennaults.
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Summary: The article highlights the growing trend of personalized and unique travel experiences, moving away from crowded tourist spots. Brazil is experiencing an "astronomical tourism" boom, with observatories and tours catering to stargazers in areas with low light pollution. South Africa's Namaqualand region, known for its unique desert flora and fauna, has become a popular niche destination with organized tours and conservation efforts. France's dormant volcano, Puy de Dôme, drives outdoor tourism, offering hiking, paragliding, and historical sites. The United States is not mentioned.
Summary: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized Japan's UN representative's letter to the UN Secretary-General, stating it was filled with false and erroneous views regarding Taiwan and Japan's wartime responsibilities. Lin specifically challenged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, accusing her of violating the UN Charter and challenging the post-WWII international order. He questioned Japan's "consistent position" on Taiwan as outlined in the Sino-Japanese political documents, and its justification of Takaichi's comments under the guise of "exclusive defense." Lin further accused Japan of attempting to overturn the verdict on its history of aggression, increasing defense spending, loosening restrictions on arms exports, and developing "attack enemy base capabilities." He stated that China has lodged a formal complaint with the UN Secretary-General reiterating its position.
Summary: Several high-ranking members of the Japanese opposition parties strongly criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan during a Japan Broadcasting Corporation program. Constitutional Democratic Party official Tomofumi Honjo stated Takaichi's Diet responses showed a lack of understanding regarding "existential crisis situations," diverging from established legal frameworks and the historical position of Taiwan in Japan-China relations. Japanese Communist Party Policy Committee Chairman Taku Yamazoe emphasized that Takaichi's statements violated the Japanese constitution and contradicted the 1972 Japan-China Joint Communique regarding Taiwan's status, as well as the 2008 agreement that the countries pose no threat to each other. Reiwa Shinsengumi Co-leader Akiko Oishi denounced Takaichi's comments as baseless and urged calm.
Summary: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated his aim is to end hostility between North and South Korea, establishing a new peaceful and coexistent relationship. Speaking at the launch ceremony of the "Democratic Peaceful Unification Advisory Council" in Goyang, he suggested that South Korea should extend a hand of sincerity to North Korea, hoping for a change in Pyongyang's attitude. Lee proposed reducing military tensions along the Korean Demilitarized Zone and restoring inter-Korean communication channels to restart dialogue. He also expressed his commitment to ending the state of war on the Korean Peninsula and pursuing denuclearization.
Summary: The OECD's latest economic outlook forecasts global growth at 3.2% and 2.9% for this year and next, respectively. The report highlights risks like trade barriers, AI bubbles, and fiscal vulnerabilities, while noting the unexpected resilience of the global economy. It projects a slowdown in U.S. economic growth from 2.8% in 2024 to 2.0% in 2025, citing tariffs and slowing private consumption. The report suggests U.S. tariffs are impacting the global economy through spending choices, corporate costs, and consumer prices and highlights concerns about unsustainable U.S. fiscal policy. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue to ease trade tensions and improve the global economic outlook.
Summary: Myanmar's garment exports increased by 9% in the first six months of fiscal year 2025-2026 compared to the same period last year, driven by regional economic integration. The industry aims to upgrade its value chain and is actively seeking collaboration with China, South Korea, and ASEAN markets. Chinese-funded enterprises constitute over 60% of Myanmar's approximately 700 textile and garment factories, providing about 450,000 jobs. The upgrade of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area is expected to provide new opportunities for Myanmar's textile and garment industry, allowing it to better integrate into the global supply chain with China's support.
Summary: The Duke-NUS Medical School's "Pathogen Numerics," an AI-driven epidemiological intelligence platform, was previewed in Singapore, aiming to detect emerging disease threats earlier through AI and genomics. Funded by organizations like the Temasek Foundation, the platform integrates pathogen genome data with clinical information, population movement, climate data, and vector habitats to predict potential outbreaks. Six Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are participating in its co-creation. Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung emphasized the importance of such tools for enhancing regional health security.
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Summary: A central delegation visited Hong Kong to promote the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. During the visit, officials including Zhu Weidong and Hou Jianguo emphasized Hong Kong's unique advantages in connecting with the world and contributing to national development, particularly in finance, shipping, trade, and innovation. Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee expressed that the briefing was beneficial to Hong Kong society's thorough understanding of the spirit of the plenary session. Officials highlighted the importance of aligning with the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" to consolidate Hong Kong's role and seize opportunities for growth. The delegation suggested Hong Kong leverage its strengths in basic research and application scenarios.
Summary: A central delegation visited Macau to promote the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the CCP and conduct research in the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone. Macau SAR Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng stated the importance of seizing national development opportunities and aligning Macau's actions with the central government's assessment and plans for the "15th Five-Year Plan." Other Macau officials, including Secretaries and Directors, emphasized Macau's role in national development, focusing on economic diversification, technological innovation, and cultural development within the framework of "One Country, Two Systems." Participants highlighted Macau's unique advantages in connecting with the world, particularly its role as a platform for trade cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. The discussions centered on integrating Macau further into China's overall development strategy.
Summary: The recently concluded 15th National Games, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau, served as an innovative implementation of "one country, two systems" in sports and a practical example of integration within the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Games facilitated increased connectivity in regulations and mechanisms, promoting "heart-to-heart" connections among the people. Examples of streamlined processes include customs clearance using ATA carnets, and coordinated food safety supervision for athletes. The organization of the Games, with representatives from all three regions on the organizing committee, also demonstrated the close cooperation between the regions. The event aimed to strengthen cooperation within the GBA and foster closer ties between the mainland and the special administrative regions.
Summary: A group of over 40 individuals from Kinmen visited the construction site of the Xiamen section of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge, a project reportedly underway since October 2023. The bridge is intended to facilitate travel between Xiamen and Kinmen. Once complete, it hopes to foster closer economic ties, improve livelihoods, and create a more integrated "one-city living circle" between the two locations. The report emphasizes that the bridge's construction is driven by the strong desires of residents in both Xiamen and Kinmen. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The China Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Investment (Hainan) Conference, co-hosted by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and the Hainan Provincial Government, convened in Haikou, Hainan, attracting over 800 overseas Chinese entrepreneurs from more than 100 countries. The conference facilitated 107 projects with a total investment exceeding 115 billion yuan, encompassing modern agriculture, headquarters bases, and cruise homeports. The conference highlighted the opportunities of the Hainan Free Trade Port, which is set to launch full island sealing on December 18, presenting opportunities for overseas Chinese entrepreneurs to invest in China. It framed this as a new round of high-level opening up for China.
Summary: A recent "Looking at China Today" cultural research trip, sponsored by China Merchants Group Hong Kong Youth Association, took over 600 Hong Kong secondary school students to Jiangxi, tracing the Dongjiang River, a water source for Hong Kong. The trip, part of a larger series involving over 100 schools, aims to foster patriotism and deepen understanding of Chinese culture and national development among Hong Kong youth. Students expressed feeling touched by the river's significance and impressed by China's achievements in areas like manufacturing and technology. Li Yadong, General Manager Assistant of China Merchants Group, stated the program is in line with the Hong Kong SAR government's initiatives to promote youth development. The program encourages Hong Kong youth to appreciate and contribute to the country, and no mention of the United States was made.
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Summary: The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade, signed in October, aims to bolster digital economy cooperation, supply chain connectivity, and overall trade facilitation between China and ASEAN. The agreement facilitates cross-border QR code payments, allowing Chinese tourists to use Alipay and WeChat Pay in Southeast Asia. It also encompasses emerging sectors like AI and promotes talent development in these areas. Streamlined customs procedures and mutual recognition of standards will reduce costs and improve efficiency for businesses, particularly SMEs, fostering deeper regional economic integration. This is expected to promote trade with China and growth in ASEAN countries, as well as greater opportunities for ASEAN youth.
Summary: The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 upgrade protocol has been signed, demonstrating support for multilateralism and free trade amid global economic uncertainties. The upgraded agreement aims to deepen economic cooperation by reducing trade costs, eliminating non-tariff barriers, and fostering a resilient regional economy. The 3.0 version includes new areas like digital and green economy, supply chain connectivity, and SME cooperation, promoting institutional openness and a stable business environment. CAFTA is presented as a model for regional economic integration in the Asia-Pacific, complementing other mechanisms such as RCEP. The agreement is framed as injecting certainty and positive energy into a changing world.
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Summary: China aims to become an "energy superpower" by the 15th Five-Year Plan period, focusing on energy security, green transition, and domestic needs, while also considering the global energy landscape. Facing geopolitical and climate change pressures, China seeks to build a robust energy supply chain, increase renewable energy reliance, and safely replace fossil fuels. While China has achieved energy self-sufficiency and leads in renewable energy technologies, it faces constraints in balancing energy security with its green transition, emphasizing a "stability first" approach. The focus will be on developing green energy while promoting energy conservation, efficiency, and market-oriented reforms. The goal is to establish a clean, low-carbon, secure, and efficient energy system.
Summary: China is constructing its first "sand, Gobi, and desert" (沙戈荒) new energy export base in Hami, Xinjiang, named the Tianshan North Gobi Energy Base, which will supply electricity to Chongqing. The project utilizes a "wind-solar-thermal-storage integration" model and incorporates advanced grid-forming energy storage technology to ensure grid stability, addressing the intermittent nature of renewable energy. The base aims to transmit 36 billion kWh of green electricity annually via the Hami-Chongqing ultra-high voltage power line. Technologies are being optimized to enhance the economic efficiency of power generation and transmission, including intelligent dispatch systems and medium-voltage DC systems. The project serves as a replicable model for future renewable energy base construction in similar arid regions.
Summary: China and ASEAN have significantly expanded energy cooperation, establishing 16 interconnected power lines and trading over 75 billion kWh of electricity, with over 90% being green energy. By the end of 2024, investments in joint hydropower, wind power, and solar projects had increased fivefold since 2014, with a fifteenfold increase in installed capacity. China encourages its companies to actively participate in ASEAN's clean energy construction. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are undergoing further specialization and integration through asset restructuring and strategic alliances, as evidenced by recent agreements involving Sinopec, Dongfang Electric, FAW, and China Minmetals. China's light industry has seen substantial growth, with 140,000 enterprises above a designated size and over 1,300 national-level green factories. The China National Light Industry Council aims to further optimize its technological innovation system, targeting specific milestones for specialized, refined, and new "little giant" enterprises by 2030.
Summary: According to the China Construction Machinery Industry Association, excavator sales rose 17%, loaders 15.8%, and forklifts 14.2% in the first ten months of the year. Association President Su Zimeng attributed this growth to macro policy effects and industry upgrades like digitalization and greening, with unmanned machinery seeing application in closed settings. The industry's internationalization is accelerating, with exports up 12% to $48.526 billion in the same period, and companies like XCMG Group securing major international deals for electric machinery. Su Zimeng anticipates that the entire industry's export volume will remain at a high level this year, as Chinese engineering machinery technology, products, and services gain increasing recognition from international users.
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Summary: This article is a nostalgic reflection on the author's childhood experiences with dip pens and ink in China. The author contrasts the simple, inexpensive dip pens and "鸵鸟牌" (ostrich brand) ink of their youth with the more sophisticated, and expensive, antique dip pens they later acquired, including a British-made silver pen and a "Mabie Todd" pen. The author also reminisces about ink tablets and the challenges of using dip pens without spilling ink. Modern, improved dip pens are also discussed, along with old ink bottles. The author reflects on how technology has distanced people from paper and pen. The United States is not mentioned.
Summary: This article critiques the current state of Chinese children's science fiction literature, arguing that it often falls into two extremes: either a shallow, uncritical embrace of technology with simplistic narratives, or a conservative rejection of technology in favor of a return to nature. The author contends that true children's sci-fi should explore the complex relationship between technology and humanity, prompting children to consider ethical dilemmas and the definition of "human" in a technologically advanced world. The article champions works that delve into the human condition and ethical considerations behind technological advancements, rather than simply showcasing futuristic spectacle. The author suggests it is vital to contemplate human-technology relations in order to prepare China's youth for the future. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the provided article.
Summary: This article describes the history and cultural significance of the Jiaxiu Pavilion in Guiyang, focusing on its construction in 1598 and its role as a symbol of the region's literary and cultural aspirations. The pavilion, situated on the Ao矶 rock in the Nanming River, has been rebuilt several times after being burned or destroyed, representing resilience and tradition. The author describes the pavilion's architecture, its connection to local scholars and historical figures, and its enduring presence in the daily lives of the people of Guiyang. The pavilion is a symbol of continuity between past and present. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The article identifies Xu Jian as the artist of the watercolor painting "The First Snow." The piece is noteworthy as an example of Xu Jian's artistic output. There is no mention of any political figures, statements, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article describes the author's experience appreciating the local delicacy of silverfish and egg custard (银鱼鸡蛋羹) in the Dongting Lake region. The author emphasizes the importance of immersing oneself in the local environment and culture to fully appreciate the dish. The preparation method is described in detail, highlighting the dish's simple yet elegant nature. The author praises the dish's delicate flavor, texture, and nutritional value, noting its popularity among locals of all ages. The article does not mention specific political figures, the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article is a poem, and it appears to be focused on imagery and observations of nature. It describes sensations of the sea, wind, and sky, evoking a peaceful and serene atmosphere. There is no reference to any political figures, U.S.-China relations, or policy matters. The absence of such references suggests the poem is likely intended for artistic expression rather than political commentary.
Summary: This article recounts a visit to a nearly 40-year-old secondhand bookstore in a southern Chinese city and an interview with its octogenarian owner. The bookstore, located in a small alley, has been a fixture for generations of students, offering not just books but also a unique atmosphere. The owner, unfazed by the bookstore's challenges, including flooding, maintains a positive outlook. The author notes the store's atmosphere, steeped in history and culture. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article is a general call for submissions to the *People's Daily* email address. It specifies that submissions should be original works and not submitted to multiple publications simultaneously. There is no mention of specific political events, individuals, or U.S.-China relations.
By: 本报记者 王乐文 方 敏 朱佩娴
"Fifteen shopping malls will jointly launch promotions, covering a 1.17 square kilometer business district, expecting to attract more than 400,000 visitors." Not long ago, a big data early warning prompted Ma Jiusong (马九嵩), the dedicated grid manager of the Erqi Pagoda (二七塔) business district in Zhengzhou (郑州市), Henan (河南) Province, to immediately start arranging security work.
Within 75 micro-grids, hundreds of staff members were on duty in advance, and three drones circled and patrolled in the air. On the smart screen of the business district grid command center, the computing power early warning system flashed, discovering suspected hidden dangers and dispatching orders for processing in a timely manner. The safety and vitality of the Erqi Pagoda (二七塔) business district are backed by Henan's exploration and innovation in promoting efficient grassroots governance.
In May 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Henan (河南): "Henan (河南) has a large total population, population density, and population mobility. Social problems are complex and diverse, and we must strengthen social governance in a down-to-earth manner."
Henan (河南) has a registered population of over 100 million. Any social governance work multiplied by this population base is no small matter. To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, Henan (河南) uses Party building to lead grassroots work, grid division to determine responsibilities, and big data as support, systematically administering and solidly promoting efficient grassroots governance.
Party Building Leads, Consolidating the Foundation of Social Governance—
Not long ago, Zhang Yunfeng (张运凤), a village cadre from Luzhuang Village (吕庄村), Wanggang Town (王岗镇), Linying County (临颍县), Luohe City (漯河市), discovered during a visit to the grid that two villagers were arguing over land boundary issues and were emotionally agitated. While persuading them, she invited the village police to maintain order and coordinated with staff from the town's Natural Resources Office to accurately determine the boundaries. With the convergence of various forces, the conflict between the two parties was quickly resolved.
"In the past, there were few people and many things at the grassroots level, and we could only act as 'firefighters'," said Zhang Yunfeng (张运凤). "Now, the list of responsibilities for townships (streets) has been released, focusing on the main responsibility of social governance, reducing the burden on town and village cadres. At the same time, village assistants, village police, grid members, etc. provide assistance. We have changed from 'firefighters' to 'sentinels', able to proactively discover and solve problems."
Henan (河南) scientifically divides 339,000 urban and rural grids and dedicated grids, establishes branches on the grids, selects outstanding Party member backbones to serve as secretaries of the grid Party branches, and incorporates Party members in the grids into the management of the grid Party branches, allowing Party organizations to better play the role of the "backbone" of grassroots governance.
Whether the work is done well or not is evaluated by the masses. Henan (河南), combined with the mid-term evaluation of the "Five-Star" branch creation, promptly adjusts the village Party organization secretaries who fail the evaluation. Since the beginning of this year, more than 1,600 village Party organization secretaries have been removed and replaced, and more than 2,800 weak and disorganized villages have been investigated and rectified; talents have been introduced from college student Party members and veteran Party members, and 13,000 first secretaries and 33,000 work team members have been selected and dispatched to villages for assistance.
Under the leadership of Party organizations, more than 3.4 million Party members in Henan (河南) go deep into the grids to find hidden dangers, report clues, and provide services. Since the beginning of this year, the province has relied on grids to collect more than 700,000 clues of various types and investigated and resolved more than 490,000 conflicts.
Technology Empowers, Improving the Effectiveness of Social Governance—
"Heavy rain is approaching. Someone is fishing by the Xuezhai Village (薛寨村) reservoir in Lushan County (鲁山县). Please handle it immediately." Not long ago, the Pingdingshan City (平顶山市) grassroots governance integration platform automatically issued an early warning based on weather forecasts, reservoir smart monitoring systems, and other information. Soon, the early warning information was sent to Li He (李合), the village grid member's mobile phone. Li He (李合) immediately rushed to the scene and persuaded the anglers to leave.
"In the past, we relied on manual inspections, which were not timely and had long processes. Now, with the smart monitoring system, it automatically inspects every 15 minutes. Once a violation is detected, it immediately triggers a smart early warning, greatly improving the efficiency of disposal," said Li He (李合).
Artificial intelligence recognition, automatic order dispatch to on-site disposal, photo feedback... Since the Pingdingshan City (平顶山市) grassroots governance integration platform system has been in operation, the number of illegal fishing incidents in reservoirs during heavy rain in the city has dropped from an average of 8 per month to zero.
Using "digital governance" to promote good governance, Henan (河南) has 12 municipal-level grassroots governance platforms in operation, and provincial and municipal-level government service big data, "Internet + Supervision" and other platforms are all connected. Yang Yancong (杨延宠), director of the Party Building Leading Grassroots Governance Work Division of the Henan Provincial Party Committee Organization Department, introduced that the platform realizes "one-stop online" government services, "one-network collaboration" for departmental linkage, and "one-network management" for grassroots governance. Since the beginning of this year, the reform of "efficiently handling one matter" alone has opened up 180 systems of various levels and types, benefiting enterprises and the masses in handling 480 million matters (times).
Promoting high-quality development and high-level security through efficient governance. In the first three quarters of this year, Henan's (河南) regional GDP increased by 5.6% year-on-year, 0.4 percentage points higher than the national average growth rate; since the beginning of this year, Henan (河南) at all levels has investigated and rectified 138,000 major accident hidden dangers, and the number of production safety accidents in the province has decreased by 33.9%.
"The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party proposed to improve the level of public safety governance and improve the social governance system. Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, deeply studying, publicizing, and implementing the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party, we will increase our efforts and 久久为功 (jiǔ jiǔ wéi gōng - "achieve success through persistent effort," to work tirelessly and persistently towards a goal) to continuously achieve new results in efficient governance," said Liu Ning (刘宁), Secretary of the Henan Provincial Party Committee (河南省委书记).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 2nd. On December 2nd, Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the People's Republic of China, sent a congratulatory message to Thongloun Sisoulith (通伦), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the Lao People's Revolutionary Party has united and led the Lao people in arduous struggle and 砥砺前行 (dǐ lì qián xíng - "sharpen and move forward," to brace oneself and forge ahead; to overcome difficulties and keep moving forward), and has made gratifying achievements in the cause of renovation and opening up, with continuous improvement in people's lives and a significant increase in international and regional influence. As comrades and brothers, the Chinese side is deeply pleased with this. We firmly believe that the Lao side will be able to follow the socialist path that suits its own national conditions, welcome the successful convening of the 12th National Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, and continue to create new prospects for the cause of party and state building.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that General Secretary Thongloun (通伦) successfully visited China in September this year, and I reached new strategic consensus with General Secretary Thongloun (通伦) on deepening the construction of the China-Laos community with a shared future. China always regards Laos as a priority direction for its neighborhood diplomacy and is willing to work with Laos to take the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos next year as an opportunity to continue the traditional friendship, strengthen solidarity and cooperation, promote the continuous deepening and consolidation of the comprehensive strategic cooperation between China and Laos in the new era, bring more benefits to the people of the two countries, and make greater contributions to regional and even world peace and development.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张天培
The Constitution is the fundamental law of the country, the general charter for governing the country and ensuring its stability, and the concentrated embodiment of the will of the Party and the people.
December 4th this year marks the twelfth National Constitution Day in our country.
From holding a gathering in the capital to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the current Constitution, to revising and improving the Constitution in 2018; from stipulating December 4th as National Constitution Day every year, to establishing a constitutional oath system... Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has attached great importance to the important position and role of the Constitution in governing the country, enriched and developed the theory and practice of the socialist Constitution with Chinese characteristics, and promoted the historical achievements of China's constitutional system construction and constitutional implementation.
The rule of law is an important guarantee for Chinese-style modernization. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, adhering to governing the country according to the Constitution and exercising state power according to the Constitution, the overall pattern of comprehensively governing the country according to law has basically taken shape, the socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics has been continuously improved, and the socialist rule of law path with Chinese characteristics has become wider and wider.
Maintaining the authority and dignity of the Constitution and better exerting the important role of the Constitution in governing the country
Maintaining the authority of the Constitution means maintaining the authority of the common will of the Party and the people. Defending the dignity of the Constitution means defending the dignity of the common will of the Party and the people.
March 10, 2023, Beijing (北京), the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂), the national emblem hung high, shining brightly. Nearly 3,000 deputies to the National People's Congress (全国人大代表) witnessed this sacred moment together—
The newly elected President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping (习近平), placed his left hand on the Constitution, raised his right fist, and solemnly swore an oath.
The solemn ceremony interprets the respect and maintenance of the fundamental law of the country.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has taken the lead by setting an example. It has become the norm for state personnel to take a constitutional oath in accordance with the law when taking office, which has played a huge exemplary role in promoting the belief in the rule of law and adherence to the rule of law throughout society.
Opening the "Constitution of the People's Republic of China" (中华人民共和国宪法), the phrase "All power in the People's Republic of China belongs to the people" in the general outline is solemn and eye-catching.
Zhichong Village (直冲村), Jianghai District (江海区), Jiangmen (江门), Guangdong (广东), under a towering banyan tree, villagers and village "two committees" cadres sat together.
"The Rural Collective Economic Organization Law is soliciting opinions, let's hold a meeting to discuss it." Under the organization of village cadre Guo Weiqiang (郭卫强), everyone spoke their minds, and the atmosphere was warm.
"Many villagers do not live in the village for a long time and cannot attend the members' meeting. It is recommended to add relevant entrustment conditions and requirements for villagers who cannot attend the meeting in the draft..." Soon, the Jianghai (江海) grassroots legislative contact point of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee received this suggestion.
Soon after, the Rural Collective Economic Organization Law was passed by vote, and this suggestion was absorbed and adopted.
The grassroots legislative contact point is connected to the grassroots masses on one end and to the highest legislative body on the other. As of now, the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has established a total of 60 grassroots legislative contact points, soliciting more than 66,000 opinions and suggestions on 214 draft laws, legislative planning drafts, and record review work, and many opinions and suggestions have been studied and adopted.
The true knowledge and insights from the people are transformed into legal provisions that help national development. The people widely participate in national affairs, and the spirit of the Constitution is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
If good laws are established in the world, the world will be governed; if good laws are established in a country, the country will be governed.
The 2018 amendment to the Constitution established Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the guiding position in national political and social life, enriched the content of adhering to and strengthening the Party's overall leadership, and improved the fundamental tasks and goals of the country established by the Constitution, so that the Constitution keeps pace with the times to lead and guarantee national development.
Promoting whole-process people's democracy—the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party deliberated and approved the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal. The Party Central Committee ran through the entire process of drafting the document by promoting democracy and pooling wisdom, conducting in-depth investigations and research, and widely soliciting opinions from all parties, which is another vivid practice of the spirit of the Constitution.
Better safeguarding public interests through the rule of law—in October this year, the draft Law on Procuratorial Public Interest Litigation was submitted for deliberation, emphasizing that it is based on the Constitution, and transforming the spirit of the Constitution into practical institutional norms with specific legal provisions.
Consolidating the legal foundation for the steady and long-term implementation of "One Country, Two Systems"—in accordance with the Constitution, a series of decisions and legislation, amendments, and interpretations involving Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特别行政区) safeguarding national security were formed, promoting the realization of Hong Kong's situation from chaos to governance, and laying a solid foundation for maintaining Hong Kong's long-term peace and stability and long-term prosperity.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has firmly maintained the authority and dignity of the Constitution, adhered to the comprehensive implementation of constitutional provisions, constitutional principles, and the spirit of the Constitution, and promoted the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country on the track of the rule of law.
Improving the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics with the Constitution as the core, and raising the comprehensive implementation of the Constitution to a new level
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal makes new deployments and requirements for promoting socialist democracy and the rule of law, and proposes to "strengthen the implementation and supervision of the Constitution and laws, and improve the institutional mechanism for maintaining the unity of the national rule of law."
The life of the Constitution lies in its implementation, and the authority of the Constitution also lies in its implementation.
Morning mist is like gauze, covering the Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) wetland in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River (长江). The wetland restoration project has turned the farmland that was once reclaimed back into swamps, and the planted poplar forest has formed a natural barrier, providing a safe winter habitat for migratory birds.
Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) patroller Zhou Jiewu (周界武) and his teammates began a day of patrolling. Looking at the migratory birds returning to their nests in the distance, he sighed: "In the past, I always felt that the Constitution was a 'high-end' provision. Now I understand that it is on our patrol route, in every inch of the wetland."
The preface to the Constitution is weighty: "Promote the coordinated development of material civilization, political civilization, spiritual civilization, social civilization, and ecological civilization." The general outline of the Constitution clearly requires: "The state guarantees the rational utilization of natural resources."
Formulating and issuing the Wetland Protection Law, deliberating the draft Ecological Environment Code, releasing typical cases of ecological protection, and building an ecological protection incentive mechanism, through comprehensively promoting scientific legislation, strict law enforcement, impartial justice, and universal law-abiding, the constitutional provisions on ecological civilization construction have been implemented, unfolding a new picture of beautiful China.
If the law changes with the times, there will be governance; if governance is suitable for the world, there will be success.
The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed: "We must better give play to the guaranteeing role of the rule of law in consolidating the foundation, stabilizing expectations, and benefiting the long term."
Formulating and issuing the Private Economy Promotion Law, which for the first time clearly stipulates that "promoting the sustained, healthy, and high-quality development of the private economy is a major policy that the country adheres to for a long time"; deliberating and passing the decision on amending the Villagers Committee Organization Law and the newly revised Urban Residents Committee Organization Law, adding special provisions for democratic consultation, and improving the institutional mechanism for democratic management; amending the Cybersecurity Law, adding content to promote the healthy development of artificial intelligence in line with the times...
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, legislation in key areas, emerging areas, and foreign-related areas in our country has been continuously strengthened, the legal system urgently needed for national governance and necessary to meet the people's growing needs for a better life has been improved, and legislation in the economic field has become more adapted to the requirements of high-quality development. The socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics with the Constitution as the core is becoming more and more perfect. As of October this year, the National People's Congress (全国人大) and its Standing Committee have formulated 89 laws, amended laws 277 times, made 10 legal interpretations, and passed 117 decisions on relevant legal issues and major issues.
Every item must be filed, every filing must be reviewed, and every mistake must be corrected. The implementation of the Constitution cannot be separated from constitutional supervision.
Should people who have been criminally punished for crimes be prohibited from engaging in certain occupations? If it exceeds a certain necessity and rationality, it does not conform to the principles and spirit of the Constitution regarding "citizens have the right and obligation to work." It is recommended that the formulating agency revise and improve relevant regulations;
Should the construction unit deposit a property warranty deposit in a certain proportion before the completion acceptance of the property or the initial registration of the property rights? It does not comply with the relevant provisions of the higher-level laws of the State Council and lacks legal and administrative regulations. After communication with the formulating agency, it has been corrected.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) has further improved and strengthened the record review system. In 2024, it received 1,999 normative documents such as regulations and judicial interpretations submitted for record, and conducted review and research on the possible constitutional and constitutional issues among them, and promptly supervised and corrected the content that did not meet the requirements of the Constitution.
A scientific, effective, systematic, and complete institutional system fully guarantees the implementation of the Constitution and maintains the unity and authority of the Constitution.
Since the new era, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has accelerated the improvement of the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics with the Constitution as the core, continuously improved the level of constitutional implementation and supervision, and created a new realm of the rule of law in China.
Vigorously promoting the spirit of the Constitution throughout society and promoting the implementation of the Constitution as a conscious action of all the people
The foundation of the Constitution lies in the heartfelt support of the people, and the great power of the Constitution lies in the sincere belief of the people.
On the shore of West Lake (西子湖畔) in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), visitors to the "May Fourth Constitution" (五四宪法) Historical Materials Exhibition Hall are in an endless stream; in the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京), the constitutional volunteer explanation activities carried out by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) attract visitors to listen carefully...
Currently, the 2025 "Constitution Publicity Week" event with the theme of "Studying, Publicizing, and Implementing Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law and Promoting the Constitution to Be Deeply Rooted in the Hearts of the People" is being carried out in depth throughout the country.
Pieces of cultural relics and graphic materials with precious historical value, various forms of constitutional publicity theme activities, and vivid and wonderful constitutional stories, the country with a population of more than 1.4 billion continues to carry out constitutional publicity activities.
Law is an important tool for governing the country, and good law is a prerequisite for good governance.
On November 1 this year, the Law on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law officially came into effect, and constitutional learning and publicity education also have legal protection. This law takes "strengthening constitutional publicity and education" as an important content of publicity and education on the rule of law, and promotes the normalization and long-term effectiveness of constitutional publicity and education.
Let the Constitution be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, enter the people, and promote the implementation of the Constitution as a conscious action of all the people.
Focusing on the "key few" and promoting state personnel to take the lead in respecting, learning, abiding by, and using the law—
Implement the constitutional oath system, strengthen constitutional learning and education, encourage and educate state personnel to abide by constitutional principles, fulfill constitutional missions, and enhance the ability to use legal thinking and legal methods to solve practical problems. Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南), invited legal advisors to conduct special constitutional counseling for leading cadres to strengthen learning effectiveness; the Constitutional Publicity and Education Hall in Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏), specially set up a constitutional oath area to provide guarantees for state personnel to take the constitutional oath.
Looking to the future, let the seeds of the rule of law take root and sprout in the hearts of young people—
Integrate constitutional and legal education into the entire process of school education, invite vice principals for the rule of law and rule of law volunteers to enter the campus, and guide young people to establish constitutional awareness and legal concepts; hold the National Students "Learn the Constitution and Speak the Constitution" activity for 10 consecutive years, and the allocation rate of vice principals for the rule of law and rule of law counselors in primary and secondary schools has reached 98.9%, making improving legal literacy a "compulsory course" for the growth of young people.
Promote the rule of law to enter thousands of households and make the spirit of the Constitution a national way of thinking and behavior—
Give full play to the role of village (community) legal advisors, "legal明白人 (míng bái rén - "people who understand the law," people who are knowledgeable about the law)", and people's mediators, and carry out publicity and education on the rule of law in easy-to-understand language and ways that the masses like to see and hear. Guizhou (贵州) organized "legal明白人 (míng bái rén - "people who understand the law," people who are knowledgeable about the law)" to carry out constitutional publicity and legal practice activities to meet the practical legal needs of the grassroots; Tengchong (腾冲), Yunnan (云南), gave play to the advantages of ethnic minority mediators based on regional characteristics to further enhance the legal awareness of the masses in the jurisdiction.
With continuous efforts and long-term dedication, in recent years, constitutional learning and publicity education have been carried out in depth, socialist legal culture has flourished, the legal literacy of the whole people has been comprehensively improved, and a good atmosphere of respecting the Constitution, learning the Constitution, abiding by the Constitution, safeguarding the Constitution, and applying the Constitution has been formed throughout society, and the social foundation for comprehensively governing the country according to law has been continuously consolidated.
The era is like a strong wind, and the journey is vast. On the new journey of advancing the comprehensive rule of law, guided by Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, we will better give play to the important role of the Constitution in governing the country and let the authority and brilliance of the spirit of the Constitution illuminate the path of striving to comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Vientiane, December 3 (Reporters Cao Kai (曹凯) and Zhao Xu (赵旭)) At the invitation of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and the Lao government, Wang Huning (王沪宁), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, led a Chinese party and government delegation on an official friendly visit to Laos from December 1 to 3 and attended the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of Laos. In Vientiane, he met with Thongloun Sisoulith (通伦), General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (宋赛), National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane (赛宋蓬), and held talks with Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune (辛拉冯), Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee.
During the meeting with Thongloun, Wang Huning conveyed the cordial greetings and best wishes of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and President of the People's Republic of China, and presented the congratulatory message from General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and President of the People's Republic of China, warmly congratulating Laos on the 50th anniversary of its founding. Wang Huning said that not long ago, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) cordially met with General Secretary Thongloun in Beijing (北京) and jointly drew a grand blueprint for building a China-Laos community with a shared future in the new era. China is willing to work with Laos to implement the strategic consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns such as the Taiwan issue, and accelerate the construction of a high-standard, high-quality, and high-level China-Laos community with a shared future. Wang Huning also briefed on the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, saying that China is willing to deepen exchanges of experience in governance with Laos and jointly follow their respective socialist paths.
Thongloun asked Wang Huning to convey his highest respect and cordial greetings to General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and the President of the People's Republic of China, and warmly congratulated the successful convening of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Thongloun said that Laos sincerely appreciates the valuable support and selfless assistance provided by China over the long term. At present, the relationship between Laos and China is at its best historical period, and the cooperation between the two countries has yielded fruitful results, truly benefiting the Lao people. Laos is willing to work with China to promote the construction of the Laos-China community with a shared future to a higher level. Laos has always firmly adhered to the one-China principle and resolutely opposes any erroneous words and deeds that interfere in China's internal affairs. Laos fully supports and actively practices the four major global initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), and is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China to jointly safeguard international fairness and justice.
During the meeting with Sonexay, Wang Huning said that under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, China-Laos comprehensive strategic cooperation has been steadily advancing. China is willing to strengthen strategic coordination with Laos and set a strong example for building a community with a shared future in the periphery.
Sonexay said that Laos firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests and is willing to deepen all-round mutually beneficial cooperation with China to jointly build a high-standard, high-quality, and high-level Laos-China community with a shared future.
During the meeting with Saysomphone, Wang Huning said that China and Laos should take the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year as an opportunity to deepen practical cooperation in various fields and inject new impetus into their respective socialist modernization construction.
Saysomphone said that the construction of the Laos-China community with a shared future has achieved remarkable results. Laos is willing to strengthen exchanges between legislative bodies with China to further promote the in-depth development of Laos-China friendship and practical cooperation.
During the talks with Sinlavong, Wang Huning said that the Chinese National Committee of the CPPCC is willing to work with the Lao Front for National Construction to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two countries, strengthen exchanges and cooperation, tell the story of China-Laos friendship well, and play an active role in promoting the construction of the China-Laos community with a shared future.
Sinlavong said that Laos is willing to learn from China's successful experience in governance, and the Lao Front for National Construction will strengthen cooperation and exchanges with the Chinese National Committee of the CPPCC to promote the in-depth and solid development of relations between the two countries.
During the visit, Wang Huning was invited to attend the mass rally and military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of Laos' National Day, laid a wreath at the Monument to the Unknown Soldiers of Laos, inspected the Vientiane (万象) Station of the China-Laos Railway (中老铁路), and attended the 4th anniversary celebration of the opening of the China-Laos Railway (中老铁路).
Wang Dongfeng (王东峰) and others participated in the above activities.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘温馨
I often see the term "scenario" recently, and it is said that scenarios are key innovation resources. How should the concept of scenario be understood? What does the large-scale application of new scenarios mean for production and life?
——People's Daily Online netizens
"Scenario" is indeed a hot word recently. This concept, originating from the film and television field, has been introduced into fields such as economy, society, and technology in recent years, and can be understood as the specific context of innovative applications of new technologies, new products, and new business forms.
For example, when mentioning the "source-grid-load-storage" small intelligent microgrid, many people may find it unfamiliar. In fact, the stunning moment when the electric light, water, and mist "ignited" the main torch tower at the opening ceremony of the 15th National Games was a specific application scenario of this technology system.
Security robots intelligently patrol, digital humans provide real-time explanations of events... The National Games "builds the stage," and technology "performs the show," with more than 130 high-tech products realizing scenario applications.
Today, scenarios have become key innovation resources. The "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划) recommendations propose to "increase the construction and opening up of application scenarios."
China's ultra-large-scale market, complete industrial system, and huge population size bring rich application scenarios. As can be seen from the National Games, scenarios are a bridge connecting research and development and the market, connecting innovation achievements on one end and industrial needs on the other, fundamentally solving the pain point of the difficulty in transforming technology into practical applications.
Take intelligent connected vehicles as an example. Real road scenarios are complex and full of uncertainties. Can new intelligent driving technologies that "run" in the laboratory still work in reality?
True gold needs fire to be tested. Nansha District (南沙区), Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东) Province, has opened up full-area road testing scenarios, allowing unmanned vehicles to "walk out" of closed venues and "practice" on rainy waterlogged sections and during morning and evening peak hours. Now, in the Nansha Free Trade Zone (南沙自贸片区), unmanned driving equipment has entered the commercial operation stage.
Many times, new technologies lack the "first person to eat crabs." There are few application cases, and the application effects lack data accumulation and verification support, making it easy to face obstacles when entering the market, and new technologies are eventually dragged into old technologies.
In the "training ground" of scenarios, there are both real challenges and opportunities for trial and error, allowing "heroes to have a place to use their talents."
At the same time, new scenarios also empower technological breakthroughs—instead of 隔山打牛 (gé shān dǎ niú - "hitting a cow across the mountain," to take action that does not address the problem directly) or 闭门造车 (bì mén zào chē - "building a cart behind closed doors," to work in isolation from the outside world), they clarify needs and "invite bids for key projects."
For the five-star red flag carried by the Chang'e-6 (嫦娥六号) lander to be successfully unfolded on the back of the moon, it must be thin and soft, yet strong and tough, which requires finer basalt fiber. Aiming at the mission goal, school-enterprise cooperation has been carried out for several years, and the diameter of fiber "drawing" has been reduced from more than 10 microns to 5 microns, and gradually expanded to applications in textiles, automobiles, medical care and other industries.
Research for application, integration of research and application. Driven by scenarios, cutting-edge technologies are closely connected with market demands, the scope of application is wider, the speed of updating and iteration is faster, and it continues to serve economic and social development.
The innovative value of scenarios also lies in their integrated effect of 聚沙成塔 (jù shā chéng tǎ - "gathering sand to form a tower," little strokes fell great oaks). The transformation and implementation of innovative achievements requires "hard support" from infrastructure and platforms, as well as "soft environment" support from regulations, systems, and policies.
In Beijing (北京), a shared intelligent manufacturing matchmaking meeting hosted by government departments has become a "technology matchmaker." On one side is the Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment Engineering Laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) , which independently developed an agricultural robot that can scan and collect soil nutrient information at a depth of 30 centimeters, but is troubled by the lack of landing opportunities; on the other side is a factory from Tangshan (唐山), Hebei (河北) Province, which has mastered production equipment, is familiar with the supply chain, and is worried that the workshop is "not fully utilized." The two sides hit it off, jointly completed the product-level design, carried out prototype trial production, and the insurance company also launched "pilot comprehensive insurance" and other guarantees for the project.
Innovation is not something that can be done by fighting alone; you have to bring in someone who knows the industry to do it together. The "one game" open scenario ecosystem allows various entities to collaborate, innovation elements to gather, and form a strong synergy. Building a stage, releasing opportunities, and providing an environment will naturally make companies want to do it, dare to do it, and be willing to do it. From a deeper level, cultivating scenarios under an "open source" ecosystem will also promote innovation in the allocation of factors and further strengthen the institutional supply for promoting the development of new quality productive forces.
Connecting the line and building the bridge, connecting industry, academia and research. The "popularity" of scenarios ultimately lies in the fact that it confirms the law of innovation: technology must mature in actual combat, and resources must be aggregated in openness.
In order to accelerate the cultivation of scenarios, the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) recently issued implementation opinions, and promoting the large-scale application of new scenarios has been elevated to a national policy. We look forward to more and more scenarios "opening their doors to welcome guests," and more clever ideas being transformed into new driving forces for industrial development, providing a continuous and surging driving force for the cultivation and growth of new quality productive forces.
Return to TopAccording to information obtained by reporters Li Xinping (李心萍) and Ye Chuanzeng (叶传增) from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司): As of December 2nd, the China-Laos Railway has been in operation for 4 full years, having cumulatively transported over 62.5 million passengers and over 72.5 million tons of cargo, with the golden corridor effect continuing to amplify. (Related reports on page 6)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) December 2nd dispatch (Reporter Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲)): The latest data released by the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) shows that in the first three quarters of this year, courts nationwide accepted 32.257 million trial and enforcement cases of various types. As of the end of September, the number of litigation cases pending for more than two years in courts nationwide decreased by 28.08% year-on-year. The effectiveness of the work to clear long-term pending litigation cases continued to be optimized, effectively enhancing the people's satisfaction and sense of gain in judicial matters.
According to reports, the substantive dispute resolution effect of the people's courts has been continuously enhanced. The appeal rate has decreased by 0.96 percentage points compared with the same period last year, and the rate of applications for retrial has decreased by 0.29 percentage points year-on-year.
In the first three quarters, courts nationwide mediated 4.782 million cases in advance, with 3.128 million successful mediations. The number of cases mediated in advance increased significantly, and the automatic performance rate of successfully mediated cases exceeded 90%, continuously releasing the vitality and effectiveness of front-end dispute resolution. The Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) continues to improve intelligent auxiliary functions such as online form filling, making litigation more convenient for the people.
Data shows that in the first three quarters, people's courts accepted 804,000 first-instance criminal cases, a year-on-year decrease of 11.61%, and sentenced 1.048 million defendants with effective judgments, a year-on-year decrease of 10.22%.
In the first three quarters, the completion rate and enforcement rate reflecting the degree of realization of the winning party's rights and interests were 39.54% and 51.35%, respectively.
In addition, the reporter learned that as of November 10 this year, courts nationwide newly included 1.897 million people in the list of dishonest individuals, a year-on-year decrease of 3.46%; 2.229 million people returned to the market through credit repair.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 邓剑洋
High-yielding disease-resistant wheat and rice resistant to planthoppers, along with other high-quality "Chinese seeds," have been introduced. Broiler chickens, Chinese kale, and cauliflower are now using "Chinese chips"... In July 2021, the 20th meeting of the Central Comprehensively Deepening Reforms Commission (中央全面深化改革委员会) reviewed and approved the "Seed Industry Revitalization Action Plan." Since 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) has actively promoted the Seed Industry Revitalization Action in accordance with the overall arrangement of "a good start in one year, laying the foundation in three years, seeing results in five years, and achieving major breakthroughs in ten years." Over the past five years, China's seed source security level has steadily improved, and landmark achievements have emerged in rapid succession.
Seed source security is related to national security. The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal puts forward the need to "deeply implement the Seed Industry Revitalization Action." What is the progress of the Seed Industry Revitalization Action? What challenges does it face? How can we "firmly hold the seeds in our own hands"? The reporter conducted an interview.
The foundation is more solid, achieving "Chinese grain" mainly using "Chinese seeds."
Located in Changsha (长沙), Hunan Province (湖南省), the Guanshan Rice Research Base of Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co., Ltd. (袁隆平农业高科技股份有限公司) has rows of new rice varieties entering the heading and flowering stages. The intelligent greenhouse sets 12 temperature gradients every day to conduct low-temperature resistance identification tests on rice.
"Temperature is a key factor affecting rice yield and quality. By simulating the natural environment in an intelligent greenhouse, we can accurately identify the high and low temperature resistance of new rice varieties, eliminate unqualified varieties, and ensure the safety of large-scale planting," said Yang Yuanzhu (杨远柱), chief rice expert at Longping High-Tech (隆平高科). The company has also built a rice rapid generation platform and an "Artificial Intelligence + Whole Genome Selection" breeding platform, increasing breeding efficiency by more than 60% and selecting a number of high-yielding new rice varieties.
From breeding to experimentation, over the past five years, the Seed Industry Revitalization Action has been intensified, and new agricultural productive forces have activated new momentum. Henan Province (河南省) has invested a cumulative total of 240 million yuan, focusing on 16 varieties in 3 major categories, including crops, edible fungi, and livestock and poultry, to carry out joint agricultural breeding research. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, 25 wheat varieties were selected as national leading varieties. Hainan Province (海南省) has built 20 major scientific research platforms and pilot projects, such as the Yazhou Bay National Laboratory (崖州湾国家实验室), the National Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Biological Breeding (热带作物生物育种全国重点实验室), and the National Technology Innovation Center for Salt-Tolerant Rice (国家耐盐碱水稻技术创新中心). Four seed companies have been approved as key laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部), and the foundation for breeding innovation has been continuously strengthened...
Localities and departments are promoting one variety at a time and implementing one task at a time. China's seed industry revitalization has achieved phased results, and the level of seed source security has steadily improved. The area planted with independently bred varieties of crops accounts for more than 95%, the market share of domestic seed sources for livestock and poultry and aquatic products exceeds 80% and 85% respectively, and the supply guarantee rate of national-level seed industry bases reaches 80%, making the "family assets" of germplasm resources more solid.
From the olive-shaped structure of China's seed industry: the top-end advantages are more obvious, and the yield and quality of rice, wheat, and other crops continue to improve, maintaining international leadership; the mid-range gap is gradually narrowing, the area planted with independently bred varieties of corn has increased from 91% in 2020 to 94%, and vegetables have increased from 87% to 91%; breakthroughs have been achieved in some varieties at the bottom, and the dependence on foreign countries for spinach, broccoli, and onions has decreased significantly.
"China's seed industry's scientific and technological innovation has entered the world's first echelon as a whole, and has achieved 'Chinese grain' mainly using 'Chinese seeds'," said a relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部). All the goals and tasks of the "five-year results" determined by the Seed Industry Revitalization Action have been completed, laying a solid foundation for "major breakthroughs in ten years."
More high-quality new varieties are accelerating the formation of real productive forces.
In Yingchun Village (迎春村), Qinggang County (青冈县), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), grower Kou Jiuchun (寇久春) is loading golden corn onto a truck to transport it to a grain purchasing point. This year, the yield of the corn he planted is gratifying, with a yield of 2,100 jin per mu, and the sales are also smooth, with 100 mu of new grain sold out.
This is the second year that Kou Jiuchun has planted the new corn variety "Bixiang 2158." When the variety was first launched last year, he planted more than 40 mu with a try-it-out mentality, and the results surprised him. "The new variety has good resistance and high yield, and the purchase price also has advantages, earning 240 yuan more per mu." After tasting the sweetness, Kou Jiuchun expanded the planting area of the new variety to 100 mu this year.
"'Bixiang 2158' is a new variety we cultivated," said Liu Zaijing (刘在京), product technology director of Beijing Huanong Weiye Seed Technology Co., Ltd. (北京华农伟业种子科技股份有限公司), a subsidiary of China Seed Group (中种集团). With good seeds and good methods, the team formulated a complete set of high-yield cultivation plans, and carefully guided the plowing and drying of the soil before sowing, and the water and fertilizer management during the growth period. "According to the characteristics of the seeds, we recommend that farmers harvest one week later at the right time, so that the grain is more fully filled, improving the fullness of the grains and achieving an increase in production of 35 to 49 kilograms per mu."
China Seed Group (中种集团) has more than 300 corn varieties for sale; Guangdong Haid Group (广东海大集团) has the world's largest annual sales of aquatic seedlings; Shanghai Xuerong (上海雪榕) and Fujian Wanchen (福建万辰) have developed a series of white enoki mushroom varieties, accounting for nearly 30% of the domestic market share; Fujian Shengnong (福建圣农) and other enterprises have independently cultivated 3 new varieties of white-feathered broilers... China has basically built a gradient cultivation system for seed industry enterprises to promote the widespread application of new varieties.
In order to accelerate the large-scale promotion and application of agricultural scientific and technological achievements, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) has released the national promotion catalog of high-quality crop varieties and the main promotion technologies of leading agricultural varieties, promoting the integration of good fields, good seeds, good machines, and good methods to support the large-scale yield increase of grain and oil crops. Various regions and departments are accelerating the establishment of a working mechanism for linking research and development and promotion: Chongqing (重庆市) has implemented "post-subsidies for major variety research and development and promotion," rewarding 31 varieties with 24.5 million yuan; Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区) invests 10 million yuan every year to build 60 "seed selection by looking at the crops" platforms, displaying and demonstrating more than 1,000 varieties... Selecting good seeds and using good seeds, more and more high-quality new varieties are accelerating the formation of real productive forces.
Focus on shortcomings and weaknesses, and increase efforts in seed industry innovation.
Some experts said that compared with the requirements of high-quality development, there is still a considerable gap between China and the revitalization of the seed industry. For example, although it has collected and preserved the world's largest agricultural germplasm resources, there are few high-quality resources that can be directly used; although the number of high-level international journal papers ranks first in the world, the industrial transformation and application is not enough. At present, breeding innovation is fully moving towards the stage of intelligent design breeding characterized by "biotechnology + artificial intelligence," and the breeding paradigm is undergoing profound changes. We must rely on independent exploration to create new advantages.
According to the overall arrangement, the "15th Five-Year Plan" period will become the critical stage for China's Seed Industry Revitalization Action to achieve major breakthroughs. How to exert efforts in the next 5 years?
Do a good job in the protection and utilization of germplasm resources. In December last year, the third national agricultural germplasm resource census was fully completed, clarifying the types, quantities, regional distribution, and characteristic properties of China's crop, livestock and poultry, and aquatic germplasm resources. "By 2030, the identification rate of germplasm resources should reach 60%, but the phenotypic identification has only completed 35%." The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) said that the focus of work should be placed on the identification, improvement, and utilization of germplasm resources, accelerate the accurate identification of resources, carry out in-depth resource improvement and creation, continue to do a good job in collection, protection, and sharing and utilization, and do a good job in the second half of the article on the protection and utilization of germplasm resources.
Accelerate breeding innovation and tackle the problem of variety homogenization. Focusing on shortcomings and weaknesses, increase efforts in seed industry innovation, accelerate the innovation of artificial intelligence-driven breeding systems, strengthen the research and application of intelligent breeding equipment and breeding algorithm models, create a number of new smart breeding scenarios, promote special actions for the whole-chain management of varieties, strictly supervise variety trials, strictly control variety approval, strictly prevent homogeneous modification breeding, and accelerate the cultivation and promotion of breakthrough new varieties.
Promote the aggregation of innovation resources to seed industry matrix enterprises. Cultivating seed industry enterprises is an inevitable requirement for accelerating self-reliance and self-improvement in seed industry science and technology. It is necessary to strengthen the gradient cultivation of seed industry matrix enterprises, support enterprises to play the role of innovation subjects, promote the deep integration of industry, academia, and research led by enterprises, and continuously enhance industrial competitiveness by taking innovation chain construction as the starting point.
Consolidate and expand advantages, break through bottlenecks and constraints, strengthen weaknesses, and let more high-yielding, high-quality, green, cost-saving, and special-purpose fine varieties continue to emerge. One by one, Chinese seeds will help China hold its rice bowl more firmly.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The most important thing to promote high-quality development is to accelerate high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology, actively develop new quality productive forces, and achieve substantial and breakthrough progress in promoting scientific and technological innovation, accelerating the cultivation of new driving forces, and promoting the optimization and upgrading of the economic structure." The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的二十届四中全会) made major deployments for scientific and technological innovation during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and clearly proposed to "accelerate high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology and lead the development of new quality productive forces."
In order to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的二十届四中全会), the reporter of this newspaper interviewed Yin Hejun (阴和俊), Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology (科学技术部).
Scientific and technological innovation during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period laid a solid foundation for building a strong country in science and technology.
Reporter: How do you evaluate the achievements of China's scientific and technological innovation during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period?
Yin Hejun (阴和俊): During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's scientific and technological undertakings have made historic achievements and undergone historic changes, laying a solid foundation for building a strong country in science and technology.
First, the ability of scientific and technological innovation has steadily improved, and the foundation for a strong country in science and technology has been continuously consolidated. In 2024, the total R&D investment of the whole society reached 3.63 trillion yuan, the R&D investment intensity reached 2.69%, and the total number of R&D personnel ranked first in the world. The level of basic research has been further improved, with basic research funding reaching 250.09 billion yuan, an increase of more than 70% compared with 2020. A number of major original achievements have been made, and the number of high-level international journal papers and international patent applications has ranked first in the world for five consecutive years. The national strategic scientific and technological strength has continued to grow, and regional scientific and technological innovation has shown a good trend. Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou (深圳—香港—广州) has jumped to the top of the global top 100 innovation clusters. China's national comprehensive innovation capability ranking has risen from 14th in 2020 to 10th in 2024.
Second, scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation have accelerated their integration, and new quality productive forces are booming. The added value of high-tech manufacturing above designated size increased by 42% compared with the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, and the added value of the "three new" economies accounted for 18% of GDP. The R&D investment of enterprises accounted for more than 77%, and 524 Chinese mainland enterprises entered the global top 2,000 industrial R&D investment in 2024. Major scientific and technological achievements have accelerated, the "Tiangong" space station ("天宫"空间站) has entered normalized operation, the "Chang'e-6" ("嫦娥六号") has achieved lunar back sampling and return, 5G communication has achieved large-scale application, Beidou navigation (北斗导航) provides global precision services, the C919 large aircraft (C919大飞机) has achieved commercial flight, the production and sales of new energy vehicles have remained the world's top, the CR450 EMU (CR450动车组) has consolidated and expanded the world's leading advantages in high-speed rail technology, the world's first fourth-generation nuclear power plant has been put into commercial operation, UHV power transmission and transformation is world-leading, and the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power ranks first in the world.
Third, the achievements of scientific and technological innovation benefit the general public, and people's well-being continues to improve. The area of independently bred varieties of crops accounts for more than 95%. New breakthroughs have been made in the prevention and control of major infectious diseases and the precise diagnosis and treatment of "four major chronic diseases." The number of listed domestic innovative drugs is 2.8 times that of the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, and high-end medical equipment such as all-digital PET-CT has achieved Chinese manufacturing. Science and technology have helped to prevent and control air, water, and soil pollution with remarkable results. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the average concentration of PM2.5 in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region and surrounding areas decreased by 18%. At the same time, new technologies have effectively improved the level of intelligence in the fields of safety production, emergency rescue, and social governance.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a critical period for promoting the construction of a strong country in science and technology.
Reporter: The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的二十届四中全会) listed "a significant increase in the level of self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology" as one of the main goals of economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and made a special chapter to deploy "accelerating high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology and leading the development of new quality productive forces." What is the significance of this?
Yin Hejun (阴和俊): The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a critical period for laying the foundation and making comprehensive efforts to basically realize socialist modernization, and it is also a critical period for promoting the construction of a strong country in science and technology. The Party Central Committee (党中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has profoundly understood the general trend of domestic and international development, accurately grasped the laws of scientific and technological and economic and social development, and made strategic decisions on scientific and technological innovation, which reflects the prominent position of scientific and technological innovation in the overall situation of modernization construction, reflects the basic and strategic support of education, science and technology, and talent in building a socialist modern country in an all-round way, and reflects the major role of scientific and technological innovation in leading high-quality development and ensuring high-level security.
Focusing on "accelerating high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology and leading the development of new quality productive forces," the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal makes key deployments in four aspects. Among them, strengthening original innovation and tackling key core technologies is to accelerate the reversal of the situation in which key core technologies are controlled by others, break through the "bottleneck" problem as soon as possible, and build a solid foundation for scientific and technological support and leadership; promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation is to make the innovation chain and industrial chain seamlessly connected, so that scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation can better promote each other and develop synergistically, and accelerate the cultivation of new quality productive forces; promoting the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent is to promote the virtuous cycle of education, science and technology, and talent, and better play a basic and strategic supporting role in the construction of Chinese-style modernization; and deepening the construction of digital China is to seize the historical opportunities of a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, strengthen the empowerment of artificial intelligence, and inject new impetus and cultivate new advantages for economic and social development.
Accelerate the formation of a new pattern of mutual promotion between scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.
Reporter: The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal makes deployments for "promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation." How should this be implemented?
Yin Hejun (阴和俊): We must adhere to the combination of goal orientation and problem orientation, focus on building a modern industrial system, focus on building an industry-university-research integration innovation system led by enterprises and coordinated by various entities, strengthen overall planning and systematic promotion, coordinate scientific and technological supply and demand traction, and accelerate the formation of a new pattern of mutual promotion between scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.
First, strengthen high-quality scientific and technological supply and lead the construction of a modern industrial system. Adhere to the "four orientations" and deploy and implement a number of national major scientific and technological tasks, promote the decisive breakthrough of key core technologies in key areas throughout the entire chain, and strengthen the strategic, forward-looking, and systematic layout of basic research.
Second, strengthen the coordination of entities and promote the deep integration of industry, academia, and research led by enterprises. Coordinate the construction of national strategic scientific and technological forces, strengthen the main position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation, support enterprises to lead the establishment of innovation consortia, and undertake more national scientific and technological research tasks. Accelerate the cultivation and growth of leading technology enterprises, and support the development of high-tech enterprises and technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises.
Third, strengthen the connection of the entire chain and promote the seamless connection of the innovation chain and industrial chain. Deepen the separate listing management and empowerment reform of the assets of job-related scientific and technological achievements, deploy and build concept verification and pilot test platforms, increase the construction and opening of application scenarios, and accelerate the efficient transformation and application of major scientific and technological achievements.
Fourth, strengthen the integration of elements and improve the efficiency of the overall allocation of innovation resources. Promote the virtuous cycle of science, technology, industry, and finance, and promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent. Strengthen the independent guarantee of scientific and technological infrastructure conditions, and coordinate the construction of scientific and technological innovation platform bases.
Fifth, strengthen policy guarantees and create a good ecological environment for deep integration. Improve the market environment for encouraging innovation, strengthen the protection and application of intellectual property rights, and increase the efforts to purchase independently innovative products by the government.
Sixth, strengthen internal and external linkage and expand new space for integrated development. Improve the regional innovation system, deploy and build regional science and technology innovation centers and industrial science and technology innovation highlands, strengthen the source function of international science and technology innovation centers, and create an open innovation ecosystem with global competitiveness.
Reporter: In terms of promoting the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, what policies and measures will the Ministry of Science and Technology introduce?
Yin Hejun (阴和俊): General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has always attached great importance to the basic and strategic supporting role of education, science and technology, and talent in Chinese-style modernization, and requires the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent to form a multiplier effect in promoting high-quality development.
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的二十届四中全会) clearly requires the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent. To promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, we must take high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology as the traction, adjust the disciplines and majors of higher education in a timely manner, and promote the close integration of talent training with scientific and technological innovation and industrial development. We must improve the talent evaluation and incentive system, create a good innovation ecosystem, and unblock the channels for talent flow, vigorously stimulate innovation动力活力, and the ultimate goal is to realize the "joint chorus" of education, science and technology, and talent, form a virtuous cycle, improve the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system, and provide strong support for Chinese-style modernization.
In the next step, we will focus on the following tasks. First, strengthen the overall planning of science and technology, education, and talent, strengthen the connection of planning, policy coordination, resource coordination, and evaluation linkage, and study and propose policy measures to promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent with high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology as the traction. Second, strengthen the traction role of scientific and technological innovation in education and talent, promote the virtuous interaction between independent scientific and technological innovation and independent talent training, and gather, cultivate, and use first-class scientific and technological leading talents and innovation teams in the organization and implementation of national major scientific and technological tasks and the construction and operation of high-level scientific and technological infrastructure. Third, strengthen the prediction of supply and demand of scientific and technological talents and demand feedback, and establish an effective mechanism for scientific and technological innovation and talent training to support each other and drive the high-quality development of disciplines. Fourth, deepen the integrated reform of the system and mechanism, coordinate the planning of the reform of the system and mechanism for the development of education, science and technology, and talent, and give scientists greater autonomy in scientific research and the right to use funds. Taking innovation ability, quality, effectiveness, and contribution as the evaluation orientation, accelerate the construction of a talent classification evaluation system, and improve the system to ensure that scientific researchers can concentrate on scientific research.
Return to TopOn December 1st, tourists enjoyed the scenery at the Qiushi Garden in the Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area (青秀山风景区) in Nanning (南宁), Guangxi (广西). Recently, the chrysanthemums in Qiushi Garden (丘石花园) have entered their best viewing period, attracting many tourists to come and experience the colorful winter.
Photo by Fang Yongtao (方永涛) (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on December 2nd (Reporter Lin Lili (林丽鹂)) - Starting December 1st, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) officially began accepting registration applications from enterprises for infant formula liquid milk product formulas. The acceptance, technical review, and on-site verification procedures and requirements for infant formula liquid milk product formula registration applications are generally consistent with those for infant formula milk powder product formula registration.
The newly revised Food Safety Law came into effect on December 1st, incorporating infant formula liquid milk into registration management. Simultaneously implemented are the "Measures for the Administration of Registration of Infant Formula Milk Powder Product Formulas" revised and issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局), as well as the newly formulated technical document "Items and Requirements for Registration Application Materials for Infant Formula Liquid Milk Products."
"In view of the characteristics of infant formula liquid milk, such as high water content and rich nutritional components, regulatory authorities have put forward stricter technical requirements than infant formula milk powder in terms of raw and auxiliary material microorganisms and product stability control," said the relevant person in charge of the Food Review Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局食品审评中心). First, requirements are put forward for the risk control of raw and auxiliary material microorganisms such as psychrotrophic bacteria and heat-resistant spores in raw milk; second, the production water in direct contact with the product must be treated to at least meet the requirements of drinking purified water; third, it is required to formulate internal control evaluation standards, evaluation indicators, and corresponding testing methods for product system stability; fourth, specific requirements are put forward for the selection of aseptic filling and post-sterilization processes for infant formula liquid milk, and the verification of its sterilization effect; fifth, for product label drafts, it is required to indicate guidance and warning information such as consumption tips after opening.
Market regulatory departments will further strictly review the safety and scientific nature of infant formula liquid milk product formulas, strengthen risk prevention and control throughout the entire process of infant formula liquid milk production and operation, firmly **守住安全底线** (shǒu zhù ān quán dǐ xiàn - "guard the bottom line of safety," to maintain the minimum acceptable level of safety), and help the high-quality development of the industry.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京), December 2nd (Reporter Bai Jianfeng (白剑峰)) The "2024 Statistical Bulletin on the Development of China's Health and Health Services," recently released by the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委), shows that the average life expectancy of Chinese residents has reached 79 years, the maternal mortality rate has dropped to 14.3/100,000, and the infant mortality rate has dropped to 4.0‰. China has launched a series of innovative, inclusive, and safety-net service measures, and the health and health cause has achieved new development, and the people's health level has continued to improve.
The total amount of health resources continues to grow steadily. At the end of 2024, the total number of medical and health institutions nationwide was 1,093,551, an increase of 22,766 over the previous year, including 38,710 hospitals, an increase of 355 over the previous year. There are 5.082 million licensed (assistant) physicians and 5.855 million registered nurses nationwide. In 2024, there are 3.61 licensed (assistant) physicians per thousand people, 4.16 registered nurses per thousand people, and 4.54 general practitioners per 10,000 people.
The supply and efficiency of medical services have been improved simultaneously. In 2024, the total number of visits to medical and health institutions nationwide was 10.15 billion, an increase of 600 million over the previous year; the number of inpatients was 311.92 million, an increase of 10.047 million over the previous year. The utilization rate of hospital beds nationwide was 78.8%, of which public hospitals accounted for 84.8%.
The control of average medical expenses has been effective. In 2024, the average inpatient cost per visit to hospitals was 9870.0 yuan, a decrease of 4.3% compared with the previous year at current prices and a decrease of 4.5% at comparable prices; the average outpatient cost per visit was 361.0 yuan, a decrease of 0.2% compared with the previous year at current prices and a decrease of 0.4% at comparable prices. The preliminary estimate of the total national health expenditure in 2024 is 9,089.55 billion yuan, of which government health expenditure accounts for 24.9%, social health expenditure accounts for 47.6%, and personal health expenditure accounts for 27.5%. The per capita total health expenditure is 6454.4 yuan, and the proportion of total health expenditure to GDP is 6.7%.
This newspaper Beijing (北京) December 2nd (Reporter Wu Qiuyu (吴秋余)) The latest data released by the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) shows that in October, China's (中国) bond market issued a total of 6357.46 billion yuan of various bonds. Among them, the issuance of treasury bonds was 1169.55 billion yuan, the issuance of local government bonds was 560.47 billion yuan, the issuance of financial bonds was 801.08 billion yuan, the issuance of corporate credit bonds was 1183.62 billion yuan, the issuance of credit asset-backed securities was 34.34 billion yuan, and the issuance of interbank certificates of deposit was 2564.90 billion yuan.
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From November 30th to December 2nd, the 2025 "Understanding China" International Conference was held in Guangzhou (广州). At this ideological gathering themed "New Layout, New Development, New Choices – Chinese-style Modernization and a New Pattern of Global Governance," more than 800 representatives from 72 countries and regions gathered. Against the backdrop of today's world, which is intertwined with changes and uncertainties, this conference is like a window, not only showing the world China's future development path, but also unfolding a grand picture of China and the world interacting and progressing together.
New Layout: China's Blueprint Provides World Opportunities
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) deliberated and approved the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划) proposal, outlining a blueprint for China's modernization development in the next five years, which has aroused great attention from the international community and triggered heated discussions among the participating guests. The participating guests believe that the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal not only focuses on optimizing China's domestic economic structure and achieving self-reliance in science and technology, but also injects new impetus into the global economy and provides new development opportunities for the Global South countries through a series of new measures.
Zheng Bijian (郑必坚), the founding president and chairman of the academic committee of the China National Innovation and Development Strategy Research Association (中国国家创新与发展战略研究会), believes that the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal will bring about China's new development with economic construction as the center, promoting high-quality development as the theme, reform and innovation as the fundamental driving force, and meeting the people's growing needs for a better life as the fundamental goal. The exploration and practice of Chinese-style modernization further breaks the myth that "modernization is equal to Westernization" and provides a new paradigm for the Global South countries to move towards modernization, helping the Global South countries to better achieve collective rise.
Essam Sharaf (伊萨姆·沙拉夫), former Prime Minister of Egypt, said that this is his 50th visit to China, and he can discover new changes every time he comes to China. In his opinion, during the "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五规划) period, China has not only achieved breakthroughs in many fields in domestic development, but also provided many international public goods. In the next 5 years, China's development path is clear, the effectiveness of high-quality development is more significant, and science and technology are more self-reliant... Chinese-style modernization and its experience provide useful references for other countries, and China's development also brings important opportunities for the development of other countries.
Romano Prodi (普罗迪), former Prime Minister of Italy and former President of the European Commission, believes that China is currently in a leading position in many fields of technological innovation globally, with a continuous increase in the number of patents and an improvement in the level of scientific researchers. The series of new measures proposed in the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal will further make up for shortcomings, strengthen advantages, accelerate China's high-level self-reliance in science and technology, promote innovative breakthroughs in industries such as intelligent manufacturing and chemical pharmaceuticals, and promote China to play a more important role in leading global technological progress.
Mulatu Teshome (穆拉图·特肖梅), former President of Ethiopia, believes that the "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a crucial period for China to consolidate the foundation and fully exert its strength in basically realizing socialist modernization, which is of great significance in linking the past and the future. The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal is of great significance to the world economy and global development, especially in line with the common concerns and development demands of the vast number of developing countries, and brings new opportunities for the development of various countries.
New Development: China's Practice Shares Win-Win Dividends
Chinese-style modernization is a development path that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has led the Chinese people to take in line with national conditions and in accordance with the times. It has not only reshaped the face of China's economy and society, but also provided referable experiences and paths for the world, especially developing countries, through vivid and concrete practices. From the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) to the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, from large-scale poverty reduction practices to the development of artificial intelligence, Chinese-style modernization is being displayed to the world in a vivid way, bringing new opportunities for global development.
Hassan Diab (哈桑·迪亚卜), former Prime Minister of Lebanon, believes that the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) as an important national strategy of China, has the characteristics of multi-field and multi-dimensional, among which the measures to promote cooperation in higher education are particularly noteworthy. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) takes talent cultivation and educational cooperation as one of the core engines of development, further strengthens the exchange of teachers and students and joint research, and establishes joint research and development centers, which will effectively enhance the overall innovation capability of the region, drive the deep integration of industry, academia and research, and empower industrial innovation.
Peter Rongen (彼德·荣根), President of the Rongen Group of Germany, said that in the face of new development situations, China is comprehensively promoting the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing industries. He believes that with the widespread application of new technologies, the global competitive advantage of Chinese manufacturing will be further enhanced. At the same time, China's development in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence is already in a leading position globally, and he believes that this development momentum will continue to be maintained in the future.
Sato Kilman (萨托·基尔曼), former Prime Minister of Vanuatu, believes that the Chinese government has always responded to important domestic and foreign issues with a positive attitude and has demonstrated outstanding governance capabilities with practical actions. China has achieved remarkable achievements in the field of poverty reduction and has allowed the fruits of development to benefit ordinary people. "The Chinese-style modernization path provides valuable experience for the vast number of developing countries to solve similar problems."
"China has lifted more than 800 million people out of poverty, which is of great reference significance for Latin American countries." Alfredo Jalife-Rahme (阿尔费雷多·哈里费—拉赫梅), professor at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, said that China's large-scale poverty reduction practice provides a valuable reference model for the Global South countries, especially Latin American countries facing similar challenges.
New Choice: China's Plan Shows Governance Responsibility
In today's world, global challenges are increasing, and strengthening global governance and promoting the reform of the global governance system have become a general trend. China has put forward a series of concepts and initiatives such as the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, the "Belt and Road" Initiative (一带一路) and the Four Global Initiatives, providing new choices for win-win cooperation for the international community. These Chinese concepts and plans not only promote global common development, but also inject strong impetus into building a more just and reasonable international order.
Alfred Gusenbauer (许塞尔), former Prime Minister of Austria, said that China has achieved far more development than expected in the past few decades. He highly praised the regional cooperation model of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区), believing that this cooperation model represents the future direction of regional development, and provides referable regional coordinated development ideas for other countries around the world, including Central and Eastern European countries, demonstrating the innovation and leadership of Chinese-style modernization in regional cooperation.
Chen Xiaodong (陈晓东), Director of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (中国国家国际发展合作署), said that China's foreign aid and international development cooperation aim to build a community with a shared future for mankind, take the Four Global Initiatives, especially the Global Development Initiative, as a strategic guide, and actively help the vast number of developing countries achieve common development. China will take the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal and the 5th anniversary of the Global Development Initiative as an opportunity to deepen multilateral and bilateral cooperation, deepen cooperation in emerging fields such as green development and digital empowerment, share the experience of Chinese-style modernization, and promote the construction of a more equal and balanced global development partnership.
Andrey Bystritskiy (安德烈·贝斯特里茨基), Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai International Discussion Club, believes that China injects impetus into the common development of mankind with its own development. He especially mentioned that the "Belt and Road" Initiative (一带一路) provides important opportunities for the development and revitalization of the Global South countries, and sustainable infrastructure construction will bring positive changes to the lives of the people of the vast number of developing countries. "For Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union, cooperation with China can achieve mutual benefit and win-win results."
George Yeo (杨荣文), former Foreign Minister of Singapore, believes that China has put forward the Four Global Initiatives, advocating that the international community achieve peaceful coexistence through exchanges and understanding, and actively sharing development results with various countries. The concept of a community with a shared future for mankind upheld by China has played an important role in deepening international cooperation and promoting world peace and development, and is conducive to promoting the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system.
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The international community, especially those countries that once jointly resisted Japanese militarism, needs to remain highly vigilant, unequivocally oppose any Japanese moves that deny history and challenge peace, and resolutely safeguard the hard-won regional peace and stability.
Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) stated that a "Taiwan emergency" could constitute a "survival-threatening crisis situation" for Japan, implying the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan issue. This erroneous statement not only worsened Sino-Japanese relations but also made the situation in Northeast Asia unstable again, and it should be strongly condemned.
Taiwan is a part of China. In international law, the One China principle has long been established. Takaichi Sanae's (高市早苗) words and actions not only undermine the One China principle and interfere in China's internal affairs, but also violate international law and the basic norms of international relations. Japan covets a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, but disregards United Nations General Assembly resolutions and international law. A country that cannot assume the responsibility of maintaining international peace and security is naturally not qualified to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
Not long ago, during the APEC meeting in Gyeongju (庆州), Takaichi Sanae (高市早苗) stated that on the Taiwan issue, Japan would adhere to the position in the 1972 Japan-China Joint Communiqué. However, after returning to her country, she made erroneous remarks, seriously damaging diplomatic credibility and putting the Asia-Pacific region at serious risk again. Takaichi Sanae's (高市早苗) move may have domestic political considerations, attempting to strengthen the support of the Japanese right wing for herself by triggering external conflicts. However, this kind of political provocation at the expense of the country's long-term interests and regional stability will only create unnecessary conflicts and is a serious misjudgment.
In recent years, Japanese right-wing forces, including Takaichi Sanae (高市早苗), have frequently provoked issues involving China and made provocative actions. Behind this lies both a misreading of China's development and a sense of loss brought about by the country's long-term economic stagnation. Japan used to be a growing economic power, but now it has been mired in development difficulties for a long time, and many people feel that they "cannot see hope." Precisely because of a lack of confidence, the Japanese right wing is trying to seek a sense of existence through external conflicts.
To this day, Japan has not thoroughly reflected on the crimes committed by its militarist aggression in Korea, China, and Southeast Asian countries, and even distorts, denies, and glorifies relevant history from time to time. The Japanese right-wing forces are attempting to return to the old path of militarism, and this dangerous tendency will become a continuous threat to regional peace.
The resurgence of militarism is a dangerous delusion and will also bring disaster to Japan's future. This idea may once again push young people to the battlefield, once again cause innocent civilians to suffer the harm of war, and will be the culprit in destroying the peaceful life of the Japanese people, which must be curbed. Japan's lack of a correct attitude towards historical education is an important root cause of the problem. If the younger generation does not understand or reflect on historical guilt, it will be extremely unfortunate for Japan's future.
Japan bears historical guilt on the Taiwan issue and should treat relevant issues with an attitude of reflection and apology. However, Japanese leaders have thrown out words and deeds that deviate from legal principles and morality in the face of historical justice. The international community, especially those countries that once jointly resisted Japanese militarism, needs to remain highly vigilant, unequivocally oppose any Japanese moves that deny history and challenge peace, and resolutely safeguard the hard-won regional peace and stability.
(The author is the president of the Korea-China City Friendship Association)
Return to Top中共 Central Political Bureau member and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee Wang Yi (王毅) co-chaired the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultations with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu (绍伊古) in Moscow (莫斯科) on December 2, local time. They conducted comprehensive and in-depth communication on major issues involving the strategic security interests of the two countries, reached new consensus, and enhanced strategic mutual trust. Both sides agreed to fully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state in the field of strategic security and promote strategic coordination between the two sides to a higher level of quality.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that China-Russia relations have achieved high-level development this year. The two sides have jointly carried out a series of important high-level exchanges centering on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. In particular, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Putin (普京) met twice in Moscow (莫斯科) and Beijing (北京), guiding the steady development of China-Russia relations in a complex situation and moving forward calmly in an uncertain world. Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two countries, which is an important milestone in the development of China-Russia relations in the new era. The two sides should consolidate strategic mutual trust, deepen good-neighborliness and friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, serve the respective economic development and national rejuvenation of the two countries, jointly respond to emerging new threats and challenges, and better safeguard world fairness, justice, peace and stability.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that the China-Russia strategic security consultation mechanism is an important channel for the two countries to conduct in-depth communication on major issues concerning international security and strategic stability, and also an important platform for carrying out strategic coordination to safeguard the core interests of China and Russia. Since its establishment 20 years ago, the mechanism has made positive efforts and played an important role in implementing the important consensus of the two heads of state, serving the strategic decision-making of the two countries, and enhancing political mutual trust between the two sides. Under the current situation, the value and significance of this mechanism are even more prominent. The two sides should continue to give full play to the role of the mechanism, strengthen strategic communication and coordination, and jointly respond to external challenges.
Shoigu (绍伊古) said that the current international geopolitical situation is undergoing complex changes, and challenges in the global security field are increasing. As comprehensive strategic partners of coordination, Russia and China need to strengthen strategic alignment. The two heads of state met twice this year, pointing out the direction and providing impetus for the development of Russia-China relations. Russia-China strategic coordination is at an unprecedented high level, which is in line with the national interests of the two countries and conducive to regional and world peace. Russia and China develop bilateral relations on the basis of mutual respect and are not subject to external interference. The Russian side firmly adheres to the one-China principle, firmly supports China's position on issues related to Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong, and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus of the two heads of state, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and jointly promote the establishment of a more fair and reasonable multipolar world.
The two sides conducted strategic alignment on issues related to Japan, reached a high degree of consensus, and agreed that it is necessary to firmly safeguard the achievements of the victory of World War II, which were won with life and blood, resolutely resist any erroneous words and deeds that attempt to reverse the history of colonial aggression, resolutely counter the plots of fascism and Japanese militarism to make a comeback, and undertake the common responsibility of China and Russia as major countries and permanent members of the UN Security Council to safeguard world peace and security and uphold historical truth and international justice.
The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the Ukraine crisis. Shoigu (绍伊古) introduced Russia's position and considerations, and appreciated China's efforts to support peace, saying that Russia has full capacity and firm will to achieve Russia's strategic goals and eliminate the root causes of the crisis. Wang Yi (王毅) elaborated on China's consistent position, saying that China supports all efforts conducive to striving for peace, supports reaching a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement, and will continue to maintain strategic communication with Russia on this.
The two sides also conducted in-depth communication and coordinated positions on international and regional issues of common concern, such as maintaining global strategic stability, major-country relations, and the situation in the Asia-Pacific and surrounding regions, and reached broad consensus.
Return to TopAt the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping (习近平), President Emmanuel Macron (埃马纽埃尔·马克龙) of the French Republic will pay a state visit to China from December 3rd to 5th.
Emmanuel Macron (埃马纽埃尔·马克龙) was born in 1977 in Amiens (亚眠), a city in northern France. He is 48 years old. He graduated from the Department of Philosophy of Paris Nanterre University, and later studied at Sciences Po and the École nationale d'administration. Macron (马克龙) served as Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidential Palace in 2012, and as Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs in August 2014. He was elected President of France in May 2017 and re-elected in April 2022.
Macron (马克龙) is married to Brigitte Macron (布丽吉特·马克龙).
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), December 2)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Vientiane, December 3 (Reporters Cao Kai (曹凯) and Zhao Xu (赵旭)) At the invitation of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and the Lao government, Wang Huning (王沪宁), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, led a Chinese party and government delegation on an official friendly visit to Laos from December 1 to 3 and attended the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of Laos. In Vientiane, he met with Thongloun Sisoulith (通伦), General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (宋赛), National Assembly President Saysomphone Phomvihane (赛宋蓬), and held talks with Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune (辛拉冯), Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee.
During the meeting with Thongloun Sisoulith (通伦), Wang Huning (王沪宁) conveyed the cordial greetings and best wishes of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and President of the People's Republic of China, and presented the congratulatory message from General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and President of the People's Republic of China, warmly congratulating Laos on the 50th anniversary of its founding. Wang Huning (王沪宁) said that not long ago, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) cordially met with General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith (通伦) in Beijing (北京), jointly charting a grand blueprint for building a China-Laos community with a shared future in the new era. China is willing to work with Laos to implement the strategic consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries, continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns such as the Taiwan issue, and accelerate the construction of a high-standard, high-quality, and high-level China-Laos community with a shared future. Wang Huning (王沪宁) also briefed on the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, saying that China is willing to deepen exchanges of experience in governance with Laos and jointly follow their respective socialist paths.
Thongloun Sisoulith (通伦) asked Wang Huning (王沪宁) to convey his highest respect and cordial greetings to General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and President of the People's Republic of China, and warmly congratulated the successful convening of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Thongloun Sisoulith (通伦) said that Laos sincerely appreciates the valuable support and selfless assistance provided by China over the long term. At present, the relationship between Laos and China is at its best historical period, and the results of cooperation between the two countries are fruitful, truly benefiting the Lao people. Laos is willing to work with China to promote the construction of the Laos-China community with a shared future to a higher level. Laos has always firmly adhered to the one-China principle and resolutely opposes any erroneous words and deeds that interfere in China's internal affairs. Laos fully supports and actively practices the four major global initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China to jointly safeguard international fairness and justice.
During the meeting with Sonexay Siphandone (宋赛), Wang Huning (王沪宁) said that under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and countries, China-Laos comprehensive strategic cooperation has been steadily advancing. China is willing to strengthen strategic coordination with Laos and set a strong example for building a community with a shared future in the periphery.
Sonexay Siphandone (宋赛) said that Laos firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests and is willing to deepen all-round mutually beneficial cooperation with China to jointly build a high-standard, high-quality, and high-level Laos-China community with a shared future.
During the meeting with Saysomphone Phomvihane (赛宋蓬), Wang Huning (王沪宁) said that China and Laos should take the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year as an opportunity to deepen pragmatic cooperation in various fields and inject new impetus into their respective socialist modernization construction.
Saysomphone Phomvihane (赛宋蓬) said that the construction of the Laos-China community with a shared future has achieved remarkable results. Laos is willing to strengthen exchanges between legislative bodies with China to further promote the in-depth development of Laos-China friendship and pragmatic cooperation.
During the talks with Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune (辛拉冯), Wang Huning (王沪宁) said that the Chinese National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference is willing to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two countries with the Lao Front for National Construction, strengthen exchanges and cooperation, tell the story of China-Laos friendship well, and play a positive role in promoting the construction of the China-Laos community with a shared future.
Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune (辛拉冯) said that Laos is willing to learn from China's successful experience in governance, and the Lao Front for National Construction will strengthen cooperation and exchanges with the Chinese National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference to promote the in-depth and solid development of relations between the two countries.
During the visit, Wang Huning (王沪宁) was invited to attend the mass rally and military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of Laos' National Day, laid a wreath at the Monument to the Unknown Soldiers of Laos, inspected the Vientiane (万象) Station of the China-Laos Railway (中老铁路), and attended the celebration of the 4th anniversary of the opening of the China-Laos Railway (中老铁路).
Wang Dongfeng (王东峰) and others participated in the above activities.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郑 翔
"The turn signal bulb is intact, the switch contact is normal, it seems the body control module has failed." In the Luban Workshop in Antananarivo (塔那那利佛), the capital of Madagascar, Giorgio, a freshman majoring in automotive engineering, is skillfully operating the vehicle lighting detection and diagnosis training and teaching system, carefully troubleshooting the fault according to the steps, and successfully passing the intelligent test generated by the system.
"The training and teaching system restores the composition and working process of the car's instrument and lighting system, which meets our learning needs for real maintenance situations." Giorgio said that these teaching equipment are open to students. As long as they complete information registration in accordance with the regulations and ensure safe operation, they can also practice in their spare time.
The Madagascar Luban Workshop was jointly established by Tianjin Sino-German University of Applied Sciences (天津机电职业技术学院), Tianjin Electromechanical Industry School (天津市机电工业学校), and the University of Antananarivo (塔那那利佛大学). It was officially inaugurated in February 2022 and has four majors: automotive engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, and mechanical engineering. According to Mamy Alain, the head of the Luban Workshop and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Antananarivo (塔那那利佛大学理工学院院长马米·阿兰), the Luban Workshop has long adopted a practice-oriented curriculum design, aiming to cultivate students' ability to solve practical problems and lay the foundation for future work. "We require students to complete the study of all theoretical knowledge in the first two semesters, and devote more time to practical operation." Alain said.
The practice-oriented teaching model is inseparable from the support of modern equipment. At present, the workshop has opened a number of professional training rooms for senior maintenance electricians, modern electrical control, hydraulic and pneumatic transmission, and automatic production lines, and is equipped with various training devices, engineering practice kits, etc. "We have the best teaching configuration in the country." Alain told reporters that many mechanical manufacturing companies in Madagascar are still using manual machine tools, while the workshop has been equipped with 4 CNC machine tools for teaching purposes. Every October, Chinese partner colleges will also send technicians to conduct technical inspections and replace outdated equipment in a timely manner.
The exchange and cooperation between China and Madagascar in the field of vocational education has helped to continuously improve the teaching level of the Luban Workshop. In November 2024, the unveiling ceremony of the Madagascar Luban Workshop Teacher Training Base was held in Shandong Chenbang CNC Equipment Co., Ltd. (山东辰榜数控装备有限公司), marking the official transition of China-Madagascar teacher training to systematization and normalization. Fano, the person in charge of the information technology major of the Luban Workshop, participated in the teacher training, along with six other teachers. "Chinese counterparts showed us the operation methods of different equipment and held many teaching method sharing sessions. We deeply felt the importance of the Chinese vocational education model for teacher-student interaction and practical innovation." Fano said, "In the future, the Luban Workshop will continue to optimize the curriculum design, create a high-quality teaching environment, and cultivate more skilled talents for Madagascar."
After three years of study, the first batch of 29 students from the Luban Workshop successfully graduated at the beginning of this year. "Our graduates are in short supply in the local labor market, and even many students are 'reserved' by companies early on." said Haja, a teacher at the Luban Workshop. "In order to enter Chinese companies after graduation, or to go to China for further study, a 'Chinese craze' has been set off on campus. Many students also use their weekends to 'learn from' students at the Confucius Institute (孔子学院) to intensify their Chinese language tutoring."
"Hello! My Chinese name is Zuo Yaqin (左雅琴), and I am a sophomore majoring in information technology." Before the start of a public programming language class, a local student, Mamelasoa (玛梅拉索阿), introduced herself in fluent Chinese. Mamelasoa began learning Chinese in high school and has now passed the sixth level of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK). "Since I was a child, I have liked Chinese food and culture, and my learning experience at the Luban Workshop has further strengthened my determination to study in China."
(Reported from Antananarivo (塔那那利佛) by this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 2nd (Xinhua) – On December 2nd, Peng Qinghua (彭清华), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, attended the reception held by the Lao Embassy in China to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lao National Day. Peng Qinghua (彭清华) and the Lao Ambassador to China, Sonephet Douangphachanh (宋蓬), exchanged views on China-Laos relations in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Sonephet Douangphachanh (宋蓬) reiterated Laos' firm adherence to the one-China principle and opposition to any acts that interfere in China's internal affairs.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Jakarta on December 2nd (Reporter Cao Shiyun (曹师韵)) The international seminar on "Human Rights and Development," co-sponsored by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and the Indonesian Gentala Institute, was held in Jakarta (雅加达), Indonesia (印度尼西亚) on the 2nd. More than 20 people from Chinese and Indonesian think tank scholars, social organizations, and media representatives in the field of human rights attended the meeting.
Participants had in-depth exchanges on topics such as the core logic of "promoting human rights through development" and the resonance of Chinese and Indonesian practices, the Chinese and Indonesian practices of economic, social and cultural rights protection, the protection of the rights and interests of specific groups and the practice of common prosperity, the equality of the right to development and Chinese-Indonesian cooperation in global human rights governance, and the coordinated promotion of green development and environmental rights protection.
Fu Zitang (付子堂), Vice President of the China Society for Human Rights Studies and Professor of Southwest University of Political Science & Law (西南政法大学), said that development is the eternal theme of human society, and the right to development is an inalienable basic human right. From a global perspective, the right to development is closely aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; from the perspective of national practice, development has always been the basis and key to solving problems. China has long adhered to taking the rights to subsistence and development as the primary basic human rights, continuously improving people's well-being through development, and achieving outstanding results in the connection and promotion of the two major strategies of poverty alleviation and rural revitalization. He believes that China and Indonesia (印尼) are both major developing countries and emerging market countries, with similar stages of development, similar concepts and paths, and similar cultural traditions. The two countries can enhance mutual trust, deepen exchanges, strengthen cooperation, and reach more consensus in the field of human rights.
Chen Shuling (陈姝伶), Director of Strategic Communication and Research at the Indonesian Gentala Institute (印尼根塔拉研究院), said that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China (中国). At present, the cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade, and culture is continuously deepening, especially the people-centered development concept and the promotion of human rights improvement in the development process have increasingly become a common and important direction. Carrying out open and constructive exchanges will help enhance understanding and build consensus, and will also lay a solid foundation for the two countries to carry out longer-term and broader cooperation in the future.
The participants unanimously agreed that all countries have the right to independently choose the path of human rights development, and should adhere to the principles of mutual respect, mutual tolerance, mutual exchange, and mutual learning, strengthen unity and cooperation, promote common development, and work together to advance the cause of human rights.
Return to TopThe inaugural flight celebration ceremony for the China Eastern Airlines Beijing (北京) - Muscat direct flight route was held on the evening of December 1st in Muscat (马斯喀特), the capital of Oman (阿曼), according to a report in this newspaper from Muscat (马斯喀特) on December 2nd (Reporter Zhang Zhiwen (张志文)).
Lu Jian (吕健), the Chinese Ambassador to Oman (阿曼), said in his speech that the opening of the Beijing (北京) - Muscat (马斯喀特) route is the latest measure to implement the results of the first China-Arab (中阿) and China-Gulf (中海) summits, and will better serve the personnel exchanges between China (中) and Oman (阿) in political diplomacy, pragmatic cooperation, and cultural exchange.
Salim (萨利姆), the Omani Minister of Heritage and Tourism, said that the Beijing (北京) - Muscat (马斯喀特) route makes travel more convenient and attractive, and he believes that two-way tourism between the two countries will increase significantly.
On the evening of November 30th, the China Eastern Airlines (东方航空) passenger plane successfully landed at Muscat International Airport (马斯喀特国际机场), marking the successful inaugural flight of the China Eastern Airlines Beijing (北京) - Muscat (马斯喀特) route.
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The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was a very important meeting held at a crucial period when the country is about to enter a key stage of laying a solid foundation and making all-out efforts to basically realize socialist modernization. The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal deliberated and approved by the plenary session outlines the blueprint for China's development in the next five years. It is another general mobilization and deployment to take advantage of the situation and continue to advance the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
In order to further enhance consensus, strengthen confidence, and add impetus, starting from the end of October, members of the Central Propaganda Group for studying and implementing the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee went to 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities), the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团), and the Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门) Special Administrative Regions, as well as relevant systems, departments, and units, to carry out a series of publicity activities.
In recent days, the Central Propaganda Group has made a total of 58 reports and held 56 interactive exchange activities in various forms, with more than 680,000 direct listeners and more than 20 million people indirectly listening and watching through TV live broadcasts and online broadcasts, promoting the spirit of the plenary session to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Top-Level Planning and Promotion
Setting off a Wave of Publicity
Studying and implementing the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee is a major political task for the entire party and the entire country in the current and future period.
At the plenary session, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) clearly requested: "We must quickly set off a wave of studying and implementing the spirit of the plenary session, and organize the study, publicity, and promotion of the spirit of the plenary session through various means, so that the entire party and the entire society can understand the spirit of the plenary session."
During his first domestic inspection after the plenary session, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out, "We must guide the broad masses of cadres and the people to effectively unify their thoughts and actions with the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee through multi-level and multi-channel publicity and training" and "We must accurately grasp the spirit of the Party Central Committee and answer questions and dispel doubts about the issues of concern to cadres and the people."
This series of important instructions and requirements provides a fundamental guideline for the Central Propaganda Group to do a good job in publicity.
Under the great attention of the Party Central Committee, the publicity work of the Central Propaganda Group was carefully planned, solidly prepared, orderly, and deeply promoted.
On October 27, the mobilization meeting of the Central Propaganda Group was held in Beijing (北京). Central leaders attended the meeting and delivered speeches, emphasizing the need to fully understand the importance of publicity work, grasp the correct political direction and tone of publicity, and explain the spirit of the plenary session accurately, comprehensively, and thoroughly.
Focusing on improving the quality and effectiveness of publicity, the meeting required more targeted interpretations, more vivid and lively examples, touching stories, more easy-to-understand language, and specific and detailed data to explain the spirit of the Party Central Committee in a simple and profound way, and to enhance persuasiveness and appeal in responding to concerns.
From that day on, members of the Central Propaganda Group collectively prepared lessons in Beijing (北京). During this period, everyone studied General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speeches and the "Proposal" of the plenary session in their original form, closely combined with the actual situation of the publicity areas, departments, and units, accurately grasped the characteristics of the audience, carefully designed the content of the publicity, and strived to achieve differentiated publicity.
On the basis of full preparation, high-standard publicity activities were gradually launched.
On the morning of October 29, the first report meeting of the Central Propaganda Group kicked off in the small auditorium of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂). About 700 cadres from party and government organs, heads of central enterprises and universities, theoretical workers, and representatives from all walks of life in Beijing (北京) were seated early, listening attentively and taking notes from time to time.
At the report meeting, the explanations of the members of the Central Propaganda Group were rich in content, connecting the grand blueprint of the "15th Five-Year Plan" with the work deployment in various fields, systematically introducing the basic spirit and basic content of the plenary session, and focusing on explaining key issues and key issues, arousing ideological resonance among the audience.
According to the central deployment and arrangement, some party and state leaders, as members of the Central Propaganda Group, conducted publicity in relevant systems, departments, or their respective regions.
Clearly explain the major achievements of China's development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, clearly explain the great significance of economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, clearly explain the Party Central Committee's basic judgment on the domestic and international situation, clearly explain the guiding ideology, major principles, main goals, strategic tasks, major measures, and fundamental guarantees for economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and clearly explain the key points to be grasped in implementing the spirit of the plenary session... The publicity themes of the party and state leaders were clear, systematic, and comprehensive, and were warmly welcomed by the broad masses of party members, cadres, and the people.
Everyone said that the publicity of the party and state leaders closely followed the requirements of the central government, with both profound theoretical explanations and specific practical guidance. In the next step, they will deeply study and implement the spirit of the plenary session and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, transform the learning results into practical actions to promote the high-quality development of the cause and solve development bottlenecks, and turn the grand blueprint of the "15th Five-Year Plan" into a beautiful reality step by step.
Going Deep into the Grassroots
Striving for Vividness and Liveliness
Changchun (长春), Jilin (吉林), in the Prosperity Plant Area of China FAW Hongqi Manufacturing Center (中国一汽红旗制造中心), industrial robots operate freely, and automatic navigation transport vehicles shuttle in an orderly manner. Here, an average of one new energy vehicle rolls off the production line every 54 seconds. On the afternoon of November 6, members of the Central Propaganda Group came to the factory area to exchange views with employees on the spot.
"With the increasing number of policies restricting China's automobile exports and investments in Europe and the United States, how do you view the development prospects of the automobile industry during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period?" During the interactive session, Senior Engineer Zhang Hongfeng (张洪丰) spoke frankly, expressing his concerns.
"China's technological innovation capabilities, super-large-scale market, complete industrial chain, and rich talent resources are the foundation of our development. China's automobile industry has bright prospects and a promising future!" The member of the Central Propaganda Group spoke firmly and answered sonorously.
From how to promote the concentration of innovation resources to enterprises to how to improve skills to become high-quality talents, members of the Central Propaganda Group combined with the actual development of Jilin's (吉林) manufacturing industry to answer questions and dispel doubts one by one, so that confidence was quietly transmitted between questions and answers, and consensus was fully gathered in exchanges.
The community is the basic unit of the urban governance system and an important front for publicizing the spirit of the plenary session. In the Second Community of Xinjian South Road (新建南路第二社区), Laojunying Street (老军营街道), Taiyuan (太原), Shanxi (山西), members of the Central Propaganda Group walked into the neighborhood council hall and came to the residents' side.
"Serving the residents is the core task of the grassroots party organizations in the community," "We must effectively solve the livelihood problems of key groups such as the elderly and children," "We must promote the joint construction and coordinated linkage between the community and the resident units to form a strong synergy"... Members of the Central Propaganda Group focused on the important requirements of improving community governance in the "Proposal" of the plenary session, and came up with practical ideas and methods for community development.
"After listening to the publicity, everyone's belief in rooting in the front line and serving the masses has become more firm." Pei Tao (裴涛), Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Laojunying Street (老军营街道), said that in the next step, they will focus on people's livelihood concerns with greater efforts, put in enough "embroidery skills," solidly promote the renovation of old residential areas, continuously optimize community services, and effectively resolve grassroots contradictions, so that the effectiveness of grassroots governance and high-quality development can resonate at the same frequency and promote each other.
From enterprises to communities, from cities to villages, members of the Central Propaganda Group used thorough analysis and vivid interpretation to promote the spirit of the plenary session to "fly into the homes of ordinary people."
In the late autumn and early winter, the western Sichuan Plain (川西平原) is sunny and warm. On November 5, members of the Central Propaganda Group came to Yongfeng Village (永丰村), Taihe Town (太和镇), Meishan (眉山), Sichuan (四川), and sat around the courtyard with representatives of villagers and grassroots cadres to jointly understand the spirit of the plenary session.
In the village, rural revitalization is naturally a hot topic. Members of the propaganda group connected the plenary session's deployment of "continuously improving the rural living environment" and "promoting the deep integration of the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries in rural areas" with the specific realities of Yongfeng Village's (永丰村) tourism development, toilet renovation, and garbage management, making the cadres and the masses present feel both inspired and down-to-earth.
"After listening to the publicity, I understand more clearly the importance of strengthening characteristic industries for the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside." Wang Shiqi (王诗奇), a village committee cadre of Yongfeng Village (永丰村), said that to implement the spirit of the plenary session, village cadres should not only be the "megaphone" of policies, but also the "leader" of development. In the future, the village committee will lead the villagers to deeply explore agricultural culture and promote the integration of culture and tourism, so that everyone's life will become more and more prosperous.
Like a spring breeze turning into rain, silently nourishing things, the publicity of the members of the Central Propaganda Group has opened up the "last mile" of theoretical communication, stirring up the surging momentum of unity and progress between cadres and the masses.
"The publicity not only closely follows the spirit of the plenary session, but also fits the specific tasks of Fujian (福建) to accelerate the construction of a provincial-level water network pilot zone, which further clarifies the mission and responsibility of water conservancy workers in accelerating the construction of a modern water network." Lin Siwen (林思文), the technical负责人 of the Minjiang (闽江) Mainstream Flood Control Improvement Project in Fuzhou (福州), said with deep feeling after listening to the publicity.
During the publicity in Fujian (福建), members of the Central Propaganda Group went deep into the construction site of the Minjiang (闽江) Mainstream Flood Control Improvement Project and made a key interpretation of the plenary session's proposed "building a modern infrastructure system" and other deployments.
"We will transform the gains from learning into work results, and continue to make efforts in improving the level of flood and drought disaster prevention, optimizing the overall allocation efficiency of water resources, and strengthening the guarantee capacity of urban and rural water supply, so that the spirit of the plenary session can be seen and effective on the construction front line," said Lin Siwen (林思文).
In Tianjin (天津), Chongqing (重庆), Guangdong (广东), Jiangxi (江西), Hebei (河北), Ningxia (宁夏), Guizhou (贵州), Henan (河南), Yunnan (云南), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Gansu (甘肃), Tibet (西藏) and other places, members of the Central Propaganda Group focused on public concerns, and there were frequent interactions at the publicity site, which inspired everyone deeply.
Facing the Youth Group
Inspiring Youth Power
Youth is the hope of the country and the future of the nation. Helping the broad masses of young people understand the spirit of the plenary session is the bounden duty and mission of the Central Propaganda Group.
In Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Xinjiang (新疆), Jiangsu (江苏), Hainan (海南), Heilongjiang (黑龙江), Shandong (山东), Anhui (安徽), Liaoning (辽宁), Hunan (湖南), Qinghai (青海) and other places, members of the Central Propaganda Group had in-depth exchanges with young people from all walks of life, encouraging them to bravely shoulder heavy responsibilities, be determined to serve the country, and actively devote themselves to the new journey of Chinese-style modernization.
In the History Museum of Zhejiang University (浙江大学), pictures, objects, and scenes outline the development history of this institution of higher learning and engrave the spiritual background of Zhejiang University people's "seeking truth and innovation." During the publicity in Zhejiang University (浙大), members of the Central Propaganda Group made a special trip to the History Museum to talk with teachers and students about the spirit of the plenary session.
Focusing on building world-class universities with Chinese characteristics and promoting the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, members of the Central Propaganda Group spoke eloquently, transforming the broad "big principles" into "small narratives" that young people can easily accept and are willing to listen to.
"The publicity is like a vivid party lesson, which not only conveys the power of thought, but also demonstrates the art of publicity, which has benefited me a lot." Wang Yunshu (王云舒), a student and youth propaganda member of the school, said that as a youth propaganda member, he should further consolidate his theoretical foundation, get closer to the perspective of young people, and be good at using "youthful language" to gather more youth power for the good voice of the party.
Chang'an University (长安大学) is located in the ancient capital of Xi'an (西安), and is characterized by cultivating professional talents in the fields of transportation, land resources, and urban and rural construction. On November 4, members of the Central Propaganda Group walked into the Highway College and the Future Transportation College of the school to communicate face-to-face with the students.
How do policies guide professional directions? How can the small self be integrated into the big self? Focusing on the questions raised by everyone, members of the Central Propaganda Group systematically explained the deep logic of the resonance between national strategies and youth growth, allowing students to find intersections between macro policies and professional learning.
"The publicity makes my understanding of policies surpass the surface of the text and gradually form a deep understanding." Zheng Fusen (郑福森), a doctoral student at the Highway College of Chang'an University (长安大学), said that in the future, he will be guided by the spirit of the plenary session, do a good job in the research on low-altitude economy empowering road traffic safety, integrate the concepts of ecological monitoring and near-natural restoration into scientific research practice, and contribute wisdom to the construction of a transportation power.
Publicity activities build bridges between personal ideals and national development; exchanges point out the direction for young people who are keen to explore.
As a frontier of opening up and cooperation with ASEAN, Guangxi (广西) is actively carrying out artificial intelligence innovation cooperation. The China-ASEAN National Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center (中国—东盟国家人工智能应用合作中心) in Nanning (南宁) is an important platform to promote the deep integration of industry, academia, and research and the interconnection of computing power resources, attracting enterprises from home and abroad to settle in. Not long ago, the Central Propaganda Group came here.
"It clarifies how Guangxi (广西) should do under the background of the 'Artificial Intelligence+' action" and "It understands the significance of promoting the concentration of innovation resources to enterprises in the field of artificial intelligence." Everyone frankly said that after listening to the publicity, the direction is clearer, the ideas are clearer, and the confidence is stronger.
"As the operator of the China-ASEAN National Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center (中国—东盟国家人工智能应用合作中心) Exhibition Center, we will build a service cooperation platform, form an operation model, and make our own contributions to helping artificial intelligence enterprises go overseas and helping Guangxi (广西) build an international cooperation highland for artificial intelligence facing ASEAN," said Long Hao (龙浩), the person in charge of the post-90s department of the operator.
At the Wuhan Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics (武汉岩土力学研究所) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), Tan Xianjun (谭贤君), an 80-year-old scientific research backbone and researcher, exchanged views with members of the propaganda group on scientific research issues he was concerned about and received a positive response. He said that the Party Central Committee wrote supporting young scientific and technological talents to innovate and start businesses into the "Proposal" of the plenary session, injecting a "booster" for scientific researchers.
As the winner of the 18th China Youth Science and Technology Award (中国青年科技奖), Tan Xianjun (谭贤君) has long been committed to the research on frost damage prevention and control in tunnels in cold regions, leading the team to promote the realization of the whole chain innovation of "cognition of freezing and thawing phenomenon - revealing the mechanism of disease - designing prevention and control methods" through systematic theoretical exploration, technological breakthroughs and engineering practice.
Following the direction guided by the spirit of the plenary session, focusing on the heart and focusing on the line, with the perseverance and courage to be willing to sit on the "cold bench" and dare to break into the "no-man's land," and continue to strengthen original innovation and key core technology breakthroughs, Tan Xianjun (谭贤君) said that he and his colleagues will unswervingly follow this road.
From Baishan (白山) and Heishui (黑水) to the depths of Taihang (太行), from the coast of the South China Sea (南海之滨) to the Loess Plateau (黄土高原), the bright prospects of Chinese-style modernization are inspiring, and the consensus on progress is widely gathered. Through publicity activities, the broad masses of party members, cadres, and the people have strengthened their development confidence and gathered development synergy in the study of the spirit of the plenary session, and have taken on practical responsibilities and continued to struggle, and are moving towards the new journey of the "15th Five-Year Plan" with a more high-spirited attitude and a more pragmatic style.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), December 2)
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A friend works in a technology company and is doing well, but suddenly signed up to expand business in an obscure overseas location. When saying goodbye, I couldn't help but ask the reason. He said that the internationalization of Chinese companies, "**走出去**" (zǒu chū qù - "going out," a trend of Chinese companies expanding overseas) is a general trend. This is the path he chose, although it is a bit difficult, but difficult roads are often upward roads.
This rather meaningful answer demonstrates the vision and drive of a generation of young people. Expanding horizons shows that development is also like this.
The road is a history of civilization on the move, and also a history of witnessing development. When we set off towards new goals, we will realize that the road under our feet will not be smooth, but we can also see a bright future. The road of development, "sometimes passes through dust, sometimes through mud, sometimes crosses swamps, sometimes passes through jungles." Facing difficulties squarely, respecting the rules, and rushing forward without fear of obstacles, can we seize the initiative and move forward with our heads held high.
Take the difficult road and show the courage of "**人生能有几回搏**" (rén shēng néng yǒu jǐ huí bó - "how many chances does one have in life to fight," seize the moment and fight for your dreams).
During the Liberation War, the Liu-Deng Army advanced into the Dabie Mountains. At that time, our army was under attack from both sides. Commander Liu Bocheng (刘伯承) issued a strong voice, "Be brave, be fierce, understand?" This spirit inspired the soldiers to break through the encirclement and open up a winning road for the army. Today, we also face varying degrees of encirclement and suppression in key core technologies, international economy and trade, and other fields. Whether it is a breakthrough forced out or a transcendence in competition with foreign competitors, it fully shows that the more difficult the road, the stronger the competitiveness that comes out of it.
Take your own path and inspire the perseverance of "**要登绝顶莫辞劳**" (yào dēng jué dǐng mò cí láo - "if you want to reach the summit, don't be afraid of hard work," perseverance is key to success).
What is a late bloomer? The best things and the most sophisticated technologies cannot be made all at once. From 1G blank to 5G leading, from "Zhengqi Bridge" to "Miracle Bridge," determined efforts are the reason for China's leading manufacturing. Only by maintaining the perseverance of ten years of grinding a sword can we forge major country weapons and core technologies, and build the cornerstone to support high-quality development. What is a solid nail? If you only nail it once or twice, the nail will fall out; only if you nail it seven or eight times can the nail be firm. From the "First Five-Year Plan" to the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan," grand plans emerge from planning, and practical results are seen after implementation. Identifying the goal, making persistent efforts, and "firmly and orderly advancing forward" can reach a higher level.
Taking the upward road, maintain the ambition of "**敢教日月换新天**" (gǎn jiào rì yuè huàn xīn tiān - "dare to make the sun and moon shine in new skies," have the ambition to change the world).
Nothing is difficult in the world if you are willing to climb. There was a photo that recorded the moment at the J-10 (歼—10) aircraft development site in 1997. A staff member wearing a torn vest made people wonder: Who is "Vest Brother"? The more you search, the more you can see the group of people who are selflessly striving to build aviation weapons for the country, and the more you can realize the ambition to do the best if you want to do it. Similarly, intelligent iteration, space travel, deep-sea advancement... behind every innovation and creation, there is a spirit of "being at the forefront of the world and constantly breaking through." With lofty aspirations, self-confidence and self-improvement, and high-spirited progress, what is created must be a new miracle.
Moving forward, whether it is a big road or a small path, there is only a way out if you go out and move. In the eyes of the outside world, Yiwu (义乌) merchants in Zhejiang (浙江) always have "cards" in their hands when facing economic and trade frictions. There are unique skills in technology, diversification in layout, and mutual benefit in business... It is precisely "**遇山一起爬，遇沟一起跨**" (yù shān yī qǐ pá, yù gōu yī qǐ kuà - "climb mountains together, cross ditches together," working together to overcome obstacles) that makes operators fearless of wind and waves and more resilient. Someone asked: What is the next "card"? The answer is still to boldly explore in practice and strive to be a pioneer in striking the current.
The long journey of Chinese-style modernization is a relay race, which requires the persistence of running one stick after another, and also the courage to climb one mountain after another. Cheer up and work hard, and from time to time I will remember the General Secretary's earnest囑託 -
"We must calm down, wholeheartedly take our own path, and establish such a confidence that we will definitely do our own business well and stand tall among the nations of the world."
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On December 2nd, on the eve of the twelfth National Constitution Day, a volunteer Constitution explanation activity was held in the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京).
"On December 4, 1982, right here in the Ten Thousand People's Auditorium behind us, the Fifth Session of the Fifth National People's Congress passed the current Constitution. The 'December 4th' of National Constitution Day is determined by the date of promulgation and implementation of China's current Constitution." The volunteer Constitution explanation team, composed of staff from the National People's Congress (全国人大)机关, told the masses visiting the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) stories about the Constitution and the rule of law. People stood on the scene, looking back at history, listening attentively.
"The Constitution volunteer explanation activity is specially selected to be carried out in the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂), the place where the current Constitution was passed, in the hope that the on-site audience will follow our explanation to review the glorious course of the Party leading the people in formulating and implementing the Constitution, and jointly feel the historic achievements made in the construction of China's constitutional system and the implementation of the Constitution," said Yang Yirong (杨艺荣), a volunteer explainer and staff member of the Constitution Office of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会法工委宪法室).
Starting from the historical node of the First Session of the First National People's Congress (一届全国人大一次会议) in 1954, which passed the first Constitution of New China, we reviewed the historical process of the formulation and implementation of the Constitution, and learned about the story of the National People's Congress (全国人大) making five amendments to the current Constitution, making the Constitution constantly keep pace with the times... The explainers spoke eloquently, and the audience on the scene nodded frequently.
A knowledge question reflects the spirit of the rule of law.
"Was the first Constitution of New China passed unanimously?"
"Yes!" Zhou Zihao (周梓皓), a 10-year-old student from Urumqi (乌鲁木齐), Xinjiang (新疆), couldn't wait to raise his hand and answer, "We learned about the Constitution in school. The teacher said that the Constitution is to protect our country and all of us."
A session of popularizing the law led to in-depth thinking.
"After I go back, I will study and learn more about the Constitution and laws." Hu Jiazhou (胡嘉洲) from Tangshan (唐山), Hebei (河北) said that after listening to the explanation, he realized that the Constitution is not far away, but closely related to his work and life.
Using it daily without realizing it may be the best interpretation of the people's sincere belief in the Constitution and laws.
In the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂), the masses of visitors are constantly flowing. The 10-minute "Constitution class" is packed every time.
The special gift carefully prepared by the volunteer explanation team - the single edition of the "Constitution of the People's Republic of China" (《中华人民共和国宪法》), one for each person, is very popular. Many viewers took photos with the red Constitution single edition with great interest, recording this special moment in the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂).
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The Constitution is the fundamental law of the country, the general charter for governing the country and ensuring its stability, and the concentrated embodiment of the will of the Party and the people.
December 4 this year marks the twelfth National Constitution Day in our country.
From holding a gathering in the capital to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the current Constitution, to amending and improving the Constitution in 2018; from stipulating December 4 as National Constitution Day every year, to establishing a constitutional oath system... Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has attached great importance to the important position and role of the Constitution in governing the country, enriched and developed the theory and practice of the socialist Constitution with Chinese characteristics, and promoted the historical achievements of China's constitutional system construction and constitutional implementation.
The rule of law is an important guarantee for Chinese-style modernization. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, adhering to governing the country according to the Constitution and exercising state power according to the Constitution, the overall pattern of comprehensively promoting the rule of law has basically taken shape, the socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics has been continuously improved, and the socialist rule of law path with Chinese characteristics has become wider and wider.
Uphold the authority and dignity of the Constitution and give better play to the important role of the Constitution in governing the country
Upholding the authority of the Constitution means upholding the authority of the common will of the Party and the people. Defending the dignity of the Constitution means defending the dignity of the common will of the Party and the people.
March 10, 2023, Beijing (北京), the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂), the national emblem is hung high, shining brightly. Nearly 3,000 deputies to the National People's Congress (全国人大代表) witnessed this sacred moment together—
The newly elected President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping (习近平), placed his left hand on the Constitution, raised his right fist, and solemnly swore an oath.
The solemn ceremony interprets the respect and maintenance of the fundamental law of the country.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has taken the lead by setting an example. It has become the norm for state personnel to take a constitutional oath in accordance with the law when taking office, which has played a huge exemplary role in promoting the belief in the rule of law and adherence to the rule of law throughout society.
Opening the "Constitution of the People's Republic of China" (中华人民共和国宪法), the phrase "All power in the People's Republic of China belongs to the people" in the general outline is solemn and eye-catching.
Zhichong Village (直冲村), Jianghai District (江海区), Jiangmen (江门), Guangdong (广东), villagers and village "two committees" cadres sat around a towering banyan tree.
"The Rural Collective Economic Organization Law is soliciting opinions, let's hold a meeting to discuss it." Under the organization of village cadre Guo Weiqiang (郭卫强), everyone spoke their minds, and the atmosphere was warm.
"Many villagers do not live in the village for a long time and cannot attend the members' meeting. It is recommended to add relevant entrustment conditions and requirements for villagers who cannot attend the meeting in the draft..." Soon, the Jianghai (江海) grassroots legislative contact point of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会法工委) received this suggestion.
Soon after, the Rural Collective Economic Organization Law was passed by vote, and this suggestion was adopted.
The grassroots legislative contact point is connected to the grassroots people on one end and to the highest legislative body on the other. Up to now, the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) has established a total of 60 grassroots legislative contact points, soliciting more than 66,000 opinions and suggestions on 214 draft laws, legislative planning drafts, and record review work, and many opinions and suggestions have been studied and adopted.
The true knowledge and insights from the people are transformed into legal provisions that help national development. The people widely participate in national affairs, and the spirit of the Constitution is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
If good laws are established in the world, the world will be governed; if good laws are established in a country, the country will be governed.
The 2018 amendment to the Constitution established Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the guiding position in national political and social life, enriched the content of upholding and strengthening the Party's overall leadership, and improved the fundamental tasks and goals of the country established by the Constitution, so that the Constitution keeps pace with the times to lead and guarantee national development.
Promoting whole-process people's democracy - the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party deliberated and approved the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal. The Party Central Committee implemented the entire process of drafting documents by promoting democracy and pooling wisdom, conducting in-depth investigations and research, and widely soliciting opinions from all parties, which is another vivid practice of the spirit of the Constitution.
Using the rule of law to better safeguard public interests - In October this year, the draft Law on Procuratorial Public Interest Litigation was submitted for deliberation, emphasizing that it is based on the Constitution, and using specific legal provisions to transform the spirit of the Constitution into feasible institutional norms.
Consolidating the legal cornerstone for the steady and long-term implementation of "One Country, Two Systems" - In accordance with the Constitution, a series of decisions and legislation, amendments, and interpretations involving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特别行政区) to safeguard national security have been formed, promoting the transformation of the situation in Hong Kong (香港) from chaos to governance, and laying a solid foundation for maintaining Hong Kong's (香港) long-term peace and stability and long-term prosperity.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has firmly safeguarded the authority and dignity of the Constitution, adhered to the comprehensive implementation of constitutional provisions, constitutional principles, and the constitutional spirit, and promoted the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country on the track of the rule of law.
Improve the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics with the Constitution as the core, and raise the comprehensive implementation of the Constitution to a new level
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal makes new deployments and new requirements for promoting socialist democracy and the rule of law, and proposes to "strengthen the implementation and supervision of the Constitution and laws, and improve the institutional mechanism for maintaining the unity of the national rule of law."
The life of the Constitution lies in its implementation, and the authority of the Constitution also lies in its implementation.
Morning mist is like gauze, covering the Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) wetland in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River (长江). The wetland restoration project has turned the reclaimed farmland back into swamps, and the planted poplar forests have formed a natural barrier, providing a safe wintering habitat for migratory birds.
Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) patroller Zhou Jiewu (周界武) and his teammates began a day of patrolling. Looking at the migratory birds returning to their nests in the distance, he sighed: "I used to think that the Constitution was a 'high-end' provision, but now I understand that it is on our patrol route and in every inch of the wetland."
The preface to the Constitution is weighty: "Promote the coordinated development of material civilization, political civilization, spiritual civilization, social civilization, and ecological civilization." The general outline of the Constitution clearly requires: "The state guarantees the rational utilization of natural resources."
Formulating and issuing the Wetland Protection Law, deliberating the draft Ecological Environment Code, releasing typical cases of ecological protection, and building an ecological protection incentive mechanism, through comprehensively promoting scientific legislation, strict law enforcement, impartial justice, and universal law-abiding, the constitutional provisions on ecological civilization construction have been implemented, unfolding a new picture of beautiful China.
If the law changes with the times, it will be governed; if the governance is suitable for the world, it will be successful.
The report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed: "We must give better play to the guaranteeing role of the rule of law in consolidating the foundation, stabilizing expectations, and benefiting the long term."
The enactment and promulgation of the Private Economy Promotion Law, for the first time clearly stipulates that "promoting the sustained, healthy, and high-quality development of the private economy is a major long-term policy of the country"; deliberating and passing the decision on amending the Villagers Committee Organization Law and the newly revised Urban Residents Committee Organization Law, adding special provisions for democratic consultation, and improving the institutional mechanism for democratic management; amending the Cybersecurity Law, adding content to promote the healthy development of artificial intelligence in line with the times...
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has continuously strengthened legislation in key areas, emerging areas, and foreign-related areas. The legal system urgently needed for national governance and necessary to meet the people's growing needs for a better life has become more sound. Legislation in the economic field has become more adapted to the requirements of high-quality development. The socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics with the Constitution as the core has become more and more perfect. As of October this year, the National People's Congress (全国人大) and its Standing Committee have formulated 89 laws, amended laws 277 times, made 10 legal interpretations, and passed 117 decisions on relevant legal issues and major issues.
Every item must be filed, every filing must be reviewed, and every error must be corrected. The implementation of the Constitution cannot be separated from constitutional supervision.
Persons who have been criminally punished for crimes are not allowed to engage in certain occupations? If it exceeds a certain necessity and rationality, it does not conform to the principle and spirit of the Constitution regarding "citizens have the right and obligation to work." It is recommended that the formulating agency modify and improve relevant regulations;
The construction unit shall deposit a property warranty deposit in a certain proportion before the completion acceptance of the property or the initial registration of the property rights? It does not comply with the relevant provisions of the higher-level laws and regulations of the State Council and lacks a legal or administrative regulation basis. After communication with the formulating agency, it has been corrected.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) has further improved and strengthened the record review system. In 2024, it received a total of 1,999 normative documents such as regulations and judicial interpretations submitted for record, and carried out review and research on the possible constitutional and constitutional issues, and promptly supervised and corrected the content that does not meet the requirements of the Constitution.
A scientific, effective, systematic, and complete institutional system fully guarantees the implementation of the Constitution and maintains the unity and authority of the Constitution.
Since the new era, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has accelerated the improvement of the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics with the Constitution as the core, and continuously improved the level of constitutional implementation and supervision, creating a new realm of the rule of law in China.
Vigorously promote the spirit of the Constitution throughout society and promote the implementation of the Constitution as a conscious action of all the people
The foundation of the Constitution lies in the heartfelt support of the people, and the great power of the Constitution lies in the sincere belief of the people.
On the shore of West Lake (西子湖畔) in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), visitors to the "May Fourth Constitution" Historical Data Exhibition Hall (“五四宪法”历史资料陈列馆) are in an endless stream; in the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京), the constitutional volunteer explanation activities carried out by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) attract visitors to listen carefully...
Currently, the 2025 "Constitution Publicity Week" activity with the theme of "Studying, Publicizing, and Implementing Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law and Promoting the Constitution to Take Root in the Hearts of the People" is being carried out in depth throughout the country.
One by one, cultural relics and graphic materials with precious historical value, a variety of constitutional publicity theme activities, and vivid and wonderful constitutional stories, a large country with a population of more than 1.4 billion continues to carry out constitutional publicity activities.
The law is an important tool for governing the country, and good law is the premise of good governance.
On November 1 this year, the Law on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law officially came into effect, and constitutional learning and publicity and education are also protected by law. This law takes "strengthening constitutional publicity and education" as an important content of publicity and education on the rule of law, and promotes the normalization and long-term effectiveness of constitutional publicity and education.
Let the Constitution penetrate into the hearts of the people, enter the people, and promote the implementation of the Constitution as a conscious action of all the people.
Focus on the "key few" and promote state personnel to take the lead in respecting the law, learning the law, abiding by the law, and using the law—
Implement the constitutional oath system, strengthen constitutional learning and education, encourage and educate state personnel to abide by constitutional principles, fulfill constitutional missions, and enhance the ability to use the thinking of the rule of law and the methods of the rule of law to solve practical problems. Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南), invited legal counsel to conduct special constitutional counseling for leading cadres to strengthen learning effectiveness; Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏), the Constitutional Publicity and Education Hall (宪法宣传教育馆) has a special constitutional oath area to provide guarantees for state personnel to take the constitutional oath.
Looking to the future, let the seeds of the rule of law take root and sprout in the hearts of young people—
Integrate constitutional law education into the entire process of school education, invite vice principals for the rule of law and volunteers for popularizing the law to enter the campus, and guide young people to establish constitutional awareness and legal concepts; hold the National Students "Study the Constitution and Speak the Constitution" activity for 10 consecutive years, and the allocation rate of vice principals for the rule of law and counselors for the rule of law in primary and secondary schools has reached 98.9%, making improving legal literacy a "compulsory course" for the growth of young people.
Promote the rule of law to enter thousands of households and make the spirit of the Constitution a national way of thinking and behavior—
Give full play to the role of village (community) legal advisors, "legal明白人 (míng bái rén - "people who understand the law," people with basic legal knowledge who can assist in legal education and dispute resolution)", and people's mediators, and carry out publicity and education on the rule of law in easy-to-understand language and ways that the masses like to hear and see. Guizhou (贵州) organized "legal 明白人 (míng bái rén - "people who understand the law," people with basic legal knowledge who can assist in legal education and dispute resolution)" to carry out constitutional publicity and legal practice activities to meet the realistic legal needs of the grassroots; Tengchong (腾冲), Yunnan (云南), gave play to the advantages of ethnic minority mediators based on regional characteristics to further enhance the legal awareness of the masses in the jurisdiction.
Continuous efforts and long-term success. In recent years, constitutional learning and publicity and education have been carried out in depth, socialist legal culture has flourished, the legal literacy of the whole people has been comprehensively improved, and a good atmosphere of respecting the Constitution, learning the Constitution, abiding by the Constitution, safeguarding the Constitution, and applying the Constitution has been formed throughout society, and the social foundation for comprehensively promoting the rule of law has been continuously consolidated.
The era is like a strong wind, and the journey is vast. On the new journey of promoting the comprehensive rule of law, guided by Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, we will give better play to the important role of the Constitution in governing the country and let the authority and brilliance of the spirit of the Constitution illuminate the road of endeavor to comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
Return to TopThe Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) proposed in its "Recommendations": "Resolutely curb all kinds of unhealthy tendencies and promote the normalization and long-term effectiveness of work style construction." Shaping a good work style is inseparable from strengthening Party spirit cultivation. In this issue of "Everyone's Talk," we have selected three submitted articles to share with our readers on how to better cultivate a good work style with a strong Party spirit.
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Often "Looking Back"
Zhong Xiusheng (钟修声), Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province
Many athletes have a habit: after a sports competition, they review their own competition videos to summarize experience, find problems, and improve their competitive level. Tempering Party spirit and improving ideological awareness also requires frequently "looking back," which is an effective method.
Often "looking back" can better polish the original aspiration. Just like rooms need to be cleaned regularly and mirrors need to be wiped frequently, the original aspiration will not naturally maintain its quality and freshness, and it may be covered in dust if it is not questioned for a long time. Constant cultivation leads to constant renewal, and constant understanding leads to constant progress. After walking a certain distance, timely inspection to see if the road has deviated and whether the direction is correct can maintain vigilance at all times, thereby building a dam against unhealthy tendencies from the depths of the mind, making integrity and self-discipline a conscious act, and making responsibility and action a habit.
Often "looking back" can better see one's own problems and shortcomings. Small problems, if not paid attention to, will become big problems; small trickles, if not blocked, can easily become major collapses. Consciously comparing oneself with various requirements, actively finding shortcomings and deficiencies, and disciplining oneself in small matters and details can continuously accumulate small achievements in prudence at the beginning, in solitude, and in the subtle, and forge an indestructible body.
Strengthening Party spirit cultivation is a marathon without an end. Strictly demanding oneself with the standard of living, learning, and cultivating until old age, being upright and understanding the Dao, cherishing virtue and respecting oneself, is the pursuit that every Party member and cadre should have.
Eliminating "Selective Implementation"
Feng Bo (冯博), Linfen City, Shanxi Province
The effectiveness of policies depends on how well they are implemented. In reality, some Party members and cadres have the problem of being picky in implementation: they rush to do things that are easy to produce results, and "push, delay, and bypass" things that are unknown; they actively handle simple and easy tasks, and are perfunctory with tasks that involve a wide range of issues and are complex and difficult. Similar problems can easily distort the implementation of policies and ultimately affect the vital interests of the masses.
"Selective implementation" seems to be a problem of working methods on the surface, but it is essentially a lack of a sense of responsibility and a misplaced view of performance. It may be caused by selfishness, only calculating small accounts, immediate accounts, and one's own accounts, while ignoring large accounts, long-term accounts, and overall accounts, resulting in the responsibility not being implemented tightly and realistically; or it may be a failure to unify being responsible to superiors with being responsible to subordinates, only seeking "leadership attention" and ignoring "mass satisfaction," pursuing superficial fame and empty achievements. If ideological understanding falls into a misunderstanding, actions will deviate from the right track.
To correct such problems, it is necessary to correct the source from the ideological level. It should be recognized that responsibility is not just shouting slogans and making simple statements, but must be put into action; implementation is not a multiple-choice question of using what is suitable and discarding what is not, but a mandatory question that must be answered carefully. At the same time, the assessment and evaluation system should be improved, looking at both highlight projects and investigating shortcomings and weaknesses; listening to both superior evaluations and emphasizing mass feelings.
By strengthening both Party spirit cultivation and external constraints, and making doing practical things and seeking practical results a clear guide, we can eliminate the bad habit of picking and choosing tasks, and truly do good things well and practical things well.
Often "Tightening the Springs"
Guan Kai (关慨), Zhengzhou City, Henan Province
Work style construction is both an arduous battle and a protracted war; it is necessary to prevent the rebound of bad work styles and to be vigilant against relaxation and懈怠.
In reality, some Party members and cadres have a breakthrough mentality and the idea of slowing down and relaxing. For example, some have a侥幸 mentality, playing tricks and making changes in front of discipline, with "four winds" problems being hidden, mutated, and innovated; some have restrained themselves under high pressure, but still have nostalgia for old habits and unspoken rules in their hearts; and some have a paralyzing mentality that small things don't matter and small details are harmless, relaxing their self-requirements in small matters and details. These mentalities and behaviors are all manifestations of loosening the strings in thought and loosening the effort in Party spirit cultivation.
To change the work style, the key to changing it deeply lies in awareness. It should be recognized that, on the one hand, work style construction has long-term, complex, and arduous characteristics, and it is impossible to achieve it overnight or in one battle, let alone a gust of wind that stops after blowing. On the other hand, complying with rules and regulations is both a constraint and a protection. The stricter the discipline is enforced later, the more strictly it will be enforced. If one does not know to stop, does not restrain oneself, and does not withdraw one's hand, one will only fall into the abyss. Often tightening the springs and ringing the alarm bells, always having a sense of awe and maintaining a sense of self-discipline, will prevent one from losing oneself and losing direction.
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To solve the problems of superficial, fragmented, and alienated content production, Chinese stories can only be "seen" through their uniqueness and "understood" through their commonality, continuously revitalizing in the modern and global context.
Recently, the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference adopted a resolution to establish March 21 each year as "International Taijiquan Day." This day coincides with the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, and the natural rhythm of "equal day and night, equal cold and heat" echoes the philosophical connotation of Taijiquan's "harmony between man and nature" (天人合一). The establishment of "International Taijiquan Day" demonstrates the charm of outstanding traditional Chinese culture and is of great significance for enhancing human health and well-being, promoting cultural exchange and mutual learning, and promoting world peace and development.
In recent years, the overseas expansion of Chinese culture has been spectacular, and its influence has continued to expand. From the cultural and creative products of the Palace Museum (故宫) and the "Tang Palace Night Banquet" (唐宫夜宴) and other Guochao (国潮) cultural products becoming popular overseas, to games such as "Black Myth: Wukong" (黑神话：悟空) and "Genshin Impact" (原神) ranking high on the download charts in more than 100 countries and regions, and then to the launch of a batch of high-quality translated Chinese online literature works on Qidian International (起点国际), the overseas expansion of culture vividly demonstrates China's history and reality, tradition and innovation, wisdom and pursuit to the world.
The success of phenomenal cultural IPs marks a profound transformation of cultural overseas expansion from scale expansion to quality improvement and from product output to value communication. Building a foundation with cultural context, expanding the ecological circle, and breaking the game with algorithms provide three perspectives for observation.
Content is king, and cultural context builds the foundation. Outstanding traditional Chinese culture is the source for the steady and long-term overseas expansion of culture. The game "Justice" (逆水寒) constructs a visual system with Song Dynasty (宋朝) aesthetics, and the TV series "The Legend of Zang Hai" (藏海传) tells a suspense story with intangible cultural heritage elements. Its traffic password is to transform traditional cultural genes into perceptible and interactive narratives. The more national it is, the more global it is. Only by adhering to the right path of cultural roots and creating new forms of expression, creatively transforming and innovatively developing outstanding traditional Chinese culture, and solving the problems of superficial, fragmented, and alienated content production, can Chinese stories be "seen" through their uniqueness and "understood" through their commonality, continuously revitalizing in the modern and global context.
Communication is essential, and the ecological circle is expanded. Currently, the overseas expansion of culture is ushering in a shift from "single product output" to "ecological construction." For example, China Literature Group (阅文集团) has transplanted its mature domestic platform mechanism overseas. Through localized operation, it has cultivated more than 500,000 overseas creators and created 770,000 works as of the first half of this year, forming a complete ecological chain of "content payment - author signing - reader interaction." At the same time, it innovates the overseas development and promotion model of IP through IP authorization, cooperative development, etc. "Ecologization" requires both focusing on building an online and offline integrated, physical and digital parallel foreign communication network, upgrading "one-way communication" to "global co-creation"; and actively expanding the international cultural "circle of friends," gathering high-quality resources, and building a diversified and collaborative global cultural communication network to create a new pattern of civilizational dialogue.
Technology is for use, and algorithms break the game. New technologies represented by artificial intelligence are reshaping the underlying logic of cultural overseas expansion and providing possibilities for personalized and interactive cultural experiences. For example, in the translated works of most platforms, the proportion of AI translation has exceeded 50%, breaking through the bottleneck of cross-language communication; artificial intelligence technology can also be applied to the content distribution link to achieve personalized recommendations to readers. In the future, accelerating the construction of a high-quality cultural corpus, developing intelligent creation platforms, and promoting cultural products to evolve in the directions of mobile, customized, interactive, and immersive, can realize the intelligent communication upgrade from "people looking for content" to "content understanding people," and cultivate a new ecology of cultural overseas expansion driven by data, intelligent collaboration, industrial linkage, and value sharing.
Cultural confidence has deep roots; cultural overseas expansion has broad prospects. We must continue to enhance the country's cultural soft power and the influence of Chinese culture, so that Chinese culture can become more lush and bloom with more brilliance in the garden of world civilizations.
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【Keywords】Research Varieties "Sold Out"
[Event] Some time ago, the hybrid citrus planted by the Citrus Research Institute of Southwest University (西南大学) became popular online. Within a few days, about 25,000 kilograms of citrus were snapped up. With the support and guidance of researcher Cao Li (曹立), the institute's graduate student team has been selling scientific research results to the public since 2023 and collecting taste feedback to improve varieties. This social practice not only accelerates the transformation of scientific and technological achievements but also helps students grow and succeed.
[Comment]
What characteristics should a good social practice have for universities? The "live streaming sales" of the Citrus Research Institute of Southwest University (西南大学) has many commendable aspects.
For example, highlighting the professionalism of social practice can not only allow students to step out of the "study" and contact social reality but also avoid superficiality by detaching from their major. Another example is establishing a clear positive feedback mechanism, where students can gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment from the growth of sales data. The organic combination of "online" sales and "on-the-ground" scientific research provides a continuous stream of gains and achievements, naturally increasing students' enthusiasm for scientific research and their initiative in participating in practice.
"Classroom and extracurricular collaboration, on-campus and off-campus integration" – social practice activities have always been an important platform for universities to nurture people. However, in reality, the numerous types of practical activities have varying effects. Some are both "popular and profitable," and good experiences are being adopted by more schools. Others receive little response, failing not only to attract students but even degenerating into a perfunctory formality, adding to the burden on teachers and students. What accounts for the difference? The key lies in whether we can adhere to demand orientation and carefully design practical programs at the intersection of what students want and what society needs.
For students, the main concerns when participating in social practice usually fall into two categories: first, "new" – feeling the changes in social development and experiencing new trends of the times and new trends in the industry; and second, "practical" – obtaining real training and ability growth, laying a good foundation for future academic and even professional careers. These two points are very important for a good social practice.
To achieve "new," we must keep pace with the times and explore new practice fields, new technologies, and new organizational forms with an open mind, enhancing students' professional abilities through practical activities. In the "Tracing Mei'an" practice team at Southeast University (东南大学), students taught themselves surveying and architectural knowledge, overcame data problems, replicated tens of thousands of words of historical materials, and created a virtual reality panoramic "Digital Mei'an Exhibition Hall." In the "Furong Scholars" public welfare practice team at Hunan University of Science and Technology (湖南科技大学), students helped farmers compile a "digital survival guide," exploring new paths of "e-commerce + cultural tourism" and "live streaming + branding" for traditional agricultural bases. Rejecting dullness and monotony and giving full play to young people's expertise in accepting and using new things can make practice projects more attractive.
To achieve "practical," we must avoid 一刀切 (yī dāo qiē - "one knife cut," a one-size-fits-all approach) and 大锅饭 (dà guō fàn - "big pot rice," egalitarian distribution), but rather enable students to learn and apply what they have learned in practical practice and cultivate morality in serving society. At the Legal Aid Center of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学), business guidance teachers lead volunteers to handle civil disputes, and theoretical knowledge is transformed into the joy of winning lawsuits. Students not only gain practical experience but also strengthen their professional beliefs. China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) (中国地质大学（武汉）) organized students to go deep into 45 resettlement communities, and through field research and repeated optimization of algorithms, developed a set of community intelligent service systems to help the elderly solve daily problems. Universities can make practice projects more closely embedded in specific fields based on their existing resources and characteristics, so that students can dispel concerns about time costs and opportunity costs and truly feel that "the trip was worthwhile."
Social practice, social activities, and various student club activities on campus are students' second classroom. Social practice connects what is learned in the classroom on one end and closely aligns with what is needed by society on the other, ultimately serving the growth and success of individuals. Let professional knowledge take root in practice, and let the value of youth shine in dedication. The vast world of the "second classroom" will surely help cultivate more talented people who can shoulder great responsibilities in the era.
Renovation of old urban communities is an important aspect of enhancing the people's sense of gain. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China has cumulatively renovated more than 240,000 old urban communities, benefiting more than 40 million households and 110 million people. After the renovation of old communities, urban renewal is creating better living spaces and newer consumption scenarios for citizens, making it more convenient for residents to park and charge their vehicles, providing places for leisure and fitness, and making community services more convenient.
This is precisely:
Improved facilities increase convenience,
Upgraded services benefit neighborhoods.
Old cities are renewed to improve quality,
Happy work and comfortable living warm the heart.
Xu Zhiwen (徐之文)
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Not long ago, the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) released typical cases of governing malicious intellectual property lawsuits, which aroused widespread attention. In recent years, some business entities have been engaging in "profiteering" in the name of "patents" and "infringement" under the guise of "rights protection." This has seriously disrupted business and litigation order, and damaged the innovation and business environment. Efforts should be increased to govern it according to law.
This batch of typical cases has two prominent highlights. One is to clarify the determination of malicious litigation and accurately crack down on intellectual property "opportunistic" behavior. In practice, the specific types of malicious litigation are diverse. How to judge whether the initiator of an intellectual property lawsuit has malicious intent is the key to accurately cracking down on "opportunistic" behavior.
In the malicious litigation case involving the "finished can" utility model patent, Jin Mou Company (金某公司) filed an infringement lawsuit against Ling Mou Company (灵某公司) on the grounds that Ling Mou Company infringed its patent right with the name "a mixing device" in order to obstruct Ling Mou Company's listing. Ling Mou Company filed a counterclaim on the grounds of malicious litigation. The Supreme People's Court (最高法) held in the second instance that the unstable foundation of rights, the dishonest act of concealing the patent evaluation report, the relatively easy judgment of infringement, the obviously excessively high amount of compensation claimed, and the hardly coincidental timing of the lawsuit, when combined, were sufficient to show that Jin Mou Company's filing of the patent infringement lawsuit was not for legitimate rights protection, but was intended to delay Ling Mou Company's listing process and damage Ling Mou Company's rights and interests through the lawsuit, and should be identified as constituting malicious litigation. In this case, the Supreme People's Court (最高法) not only used the malicious intent determination method of "looking at the motive by timing and looking at the purpose by the target," but also put forward the concept of "filing a lawsuit is infringement" for malicious litigation, providing a discretionary basis for accurately identifying intellectual property "opportunistic" behavior, and conveying a clear attitude of resolutely curbing malicious litigation behavior.
The second is to clarify the scope of damages for malicious intellectual property litigation, so that "opportunists" have no profit to gain. Intellectual property litigation has the characteristics of high professional threshold and long cycle. Once an honest business entity is involved in malicious litigation, it has to invest a lot of energy and funds to respond to the lawsuit.
In the malicious litigation case involving the "driving recorder" patent, the Supreme People's Court (最高法) put forward the "principle of full compensation," which is also the greatest typical significance of this case - "drawing a range" for the compensation liability of malicious litigation, that is, for the sued party of malicious litigation, we must not only see the damaged side, such as reasonable expenses such as attorney fees, but also see the lost side, such as the interest on funds occupied by property preservation, and the business opportunities actively abandoned to avoid legal risks. It can be said that legally raising the standard of damages for malicious intellectual property litigation, allowing victims to obtain full and comprehensive compensation, and making dishonest people pay a heavy price, will help to further curb intellectual property "opportunistic" behavior.
Of course, further deepening intellectual property protection requires not only the people's courts to crack down on intellectual property "opportunistic" behavior from the aspects of integrity construction and governance of malicious litigation, but also the formation of a joint force in the whole society. On the one hand, widely publicize and improve the whole society's understanding of the nature and harm of malicious intellectual property litigation. On the other hand, improve the system to build a solid defense line, further increase the cost of illegal acts of false litigation and malicious litigation, allow victims to obtain full relief, and make "opportunists" pay a price far exceeding the benefits.
Only by adhering to a multi-pronged approach and 久久为功 (jiǔ jiǔ wéi gōng - "achieve success through persistent effort," persistent effort will lead to success) can we achieve the goal of the intellectual property system of "protecting true innovation and truly protecting innovation," and better escort innovation-driven development.
(Excerpted from *Legal Daily* (《法治日报》), originally titled *Never Let Intellectual Property "Opportunistic" Behavior Succeed*)
Return to TopBy: 郭 旭
I am a grassroots procuratorate officer who has worked in the county procuratorate for 4 years. There are more than 3,000 similar grassroots procuratorates across the country. Many people's impression of procuratorial work may remain on the righteously worded public prosecutors in court and the case handlers who unravel the truth in anti-corruption dramas. But in fact, from reviewing case files to presenting and cross-examining evidence, from case discussions to dispute mediation, from handling petitions to popularizing laws in communities, there is still a lot of trivial work behind the scenes. The daily routine of grassroots procuratorates is made up of countless "micro" elements. We are "screws" in a huge system, and if any one of them is not tightened, it may cause a breakdown.
Taking the criminal prosecution department as an example, it is mainly responsible for the review of criminal cases and litigation supervision. Everyone's duty is to follow legal procedures, sort out case files, verify every detail, build a tight chain of evidence, and restore the truth. The elderly are defrauded of their pension money, minors are infringed upon, migrant workers are in arrears with their wages... These are not earth-shattering major cases, but they are related to the vital interests of the masses. Grassroots procuratorates are close to the people and close to conflicts and disputes. Doing every case in a down-to-earth manner, so that fairness and justice can be realized in a visible and tangible way, safeguards the dignity and authority of the law, and is the light in the eyes and the belief in the hearts of the people.
The law does not allow for personal gain, but it can be infused with emotion. This year, we handled a judicial assistance case derived from a criminal case: a family suddenly suffered an accident, leaving behind 3 minor children and an elderly person in their seventies. An indictment can clarify guilt and innocence, but it cannot solve all the practical difficulties. Colleagues went to the countryside for many visits, listened to opinions, discussed and explored, and jointly carried out judicial assistance and social assistance with multiple departments. In the end, the provincial, municipal, and county-level procuratorial organs provided 280,000 yuan in judicial assistance funds, and signed a tripartite agreement with the township and village to supervise the distribution of funds specifically for the children's daily life. Departments such as the Municipal Juvenile Protection Center and the County Civil Affairs Bureau identified the children as de facto orphans and provided assistance in food, clothing, housing, and transportation to help them get rid of their predicament. When I saw the old woman again, her eyes were still red, but there was no longer only grief and helplessness in her eyes.
Fairness and justice are not only about conviction and sentencing, but also about solving difficulties in a practical way, so that the sunshine of the rule of law can truly warm the hearts of the people.
Prosecutors are not only impartial judicial workers, but also guardians and builders of social order and the temperature of the rule of law. In addition to handling cases, we also undertake the responsibility of publicizing the law. In recent years, we have entered schools, communities, villages, and enterprises, turning the rigorous written legal language into everyday language and local reasoning that everyone can understand. A student said after listening to a lecture: "I want to study law in the future." Persisting in going out is not only to spread legal knowledge, but also to sow the seeds of respecting, learning, abiding by, and using the law.
It is normal to work at night when handling procuratorial cases. "The essence of procuratorial work is not only to exercise power, but also to fulfill responsibilities." When I am confused or tired, I often remember the instructions of my predecessors when I joined the job. The fulfillment of this responsibility is related to truth, morality, and faith. With responsibility, there must be responsibility. Holding a sharp sword, we must be in awe. Repeatedly verifying a doubtful point, carefully considering every word in a document, and carefully preparing for a court appearance... When a procedural defect is corrected, a victimized family is comforted, and a judicial assistance conveys warmth, the sense of fulfillment is real and powerful.
Handling cases, "closing the case" is not the purpose, but "resolving the matter" warms the hearts of the people. Strive to make the people feel fairness and justice in every judicial case, take responsibility in the details, and persevere in the ordinary. Even if it is a "screw," it can strive to be a "screw" that never rusts.
(The author is a police officer from the Xingtang County People's Procuratorate (行唐县人民检察院) in Shijiazhuang City (石家庄市), Hebei Province (河北省))
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Cargo transportation exceeded 72.5 million tons, and the variety of cross-border transportation commodities expanded to more than 3,800; more than 62.5 million passengers were sent, and 640,000 passengers from more than 120 countries and regions traveled on cross-border international passenger trains... The China-Laos Railway's "report card" is impressive after 4 years of operation.
Since its opening on December 3, 2021, the China-Laos Railway, which starts in Kunming (昆明), China and ends in Vientiane (万象), Laos, has become a golden channel connecting domestic and foreign markets, radiating to surrounding areas, and providing two-way mutual benefit. The volume of passenger and freight traffic has continued to grow, the quality of service has been significantly improved, and the radiating and driving effect has continued to expand, effectively promoting the opening and development of areas along the route.
Busy Freight, Southeast Asian Fresh Fruits Sell Well in the Chinese Market
Among the goods transported by the China-Laos Railway, durian is undoubtedly the star product. Since the beginning of this year, as of November, more than 160,000 tons of durian have been imported through the China-Laos Railway international freight, an increase of 51.5% year-on-year.
"During the peak season, we have to operate 5 pairs of fruit trains every day," said Tao Qiang (陶樯), deputy director of the Freight Department of China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co., Ltd. (中国铁路昆明局集团有限公司). Relying on more than 2,500 new refrigerated containers, railway transportation is not only fast, but also ensures the freshness of the fruit.
In order to adapt to the needs of durian transportation, the railway freight department and container production companies cooperated to specially change the refrigerated container from the traditional "top air supply" to the "bottom air supply" design, controlling the temperature suitable for durian storage, which greatly improved the preservation effect.
In addition to equipment upgrades, innovations in transportation methods and improvements in customs clearance efficiency have also enhanced the confidence of logistics companies in choosing the China-Laos Railway. China Railway Kunming Bureau (国铁昆明局) has launched the China-Laos Railway "Lancang-Mekong Express" (澜湄快线) international freight train, which can reach Kunming (昆明) in as little as 26 hours from Vientiane (万象). Kunming Customs (昆明海关) has launched the "Railway Express" model, opening a green channel for cold chain fresh goods, and the cargo train is "inspected immediately upon arrival and released immediately upon qualification," achieving efficient customs clearance.
"With improved cold chain equipment, controllable arrival times, and improved customs clearance efficiency, railway transportation now accounts for 70% of the company's business," said Yang Yan (杨岩), general manager of Youyan (Yunnan) International Supply Chain Co., Ltd. (优焱（云南）国际供应链有限责任公司). The company's durian trade volume this year is expected to increase by 30% year-on-year.
The trains come and go, sending tropical fruits such as durian, mangosteen, and longan from Southeast Asia to China, and sending Chinese vegetables, flowers, and temperate fruits to Laos, Thailand, and other countries. In the past 4 years, China-Laos Railway freight has grown strongly. Since the beginning of this year, the cumulative cargo volume has reached 22.37 million tons, an increase of 26% year-on-year, of which cross-border cargo is 5.03 million tons, an increase of 15% year-on-year.
Hot Passenger Transport, Optimized Services to Help Smooth Travel
"We have arrived in Laos, and outside the window is the countryside of Luang Prabang (琅勃拉邦)," said Chen Zhuo (陈卓), a tour guide from China Railway Kunming Bureau International Tourism Service Co., Ltd. (国铁昆明局国际旅游服务有限公司), to the tourists sitting by the window.
On October 21, China Railway Kunming Bureau (国铁昆明局) launched the China-Laos Railway inclusive tourism train. This is a special tourism train mainly aimed at the elderly, with an 8-day, 7-night journey departing from Kunming Station (昆明站) and passing through tourist destinations such as Xishuangbanna (西双版纳) and Luang Prabang (琅勃拉邦) and Vang Vieng (万荣) in Laos.
"I wanted to go abroad to see the world after retirement, and this train is very suitable," said Wang Xia (汪霞), a retired elderly person from Kunming (昆明). The carriages and equipment have been adapted for the elderly, the sleeper car ladders and guardrails have been widened, and each carriage has a toilet and non-slip handrails, making it very safe to ride.
On April 13, 2023, the China-Laos Railway launched international passenger trains, with one pair of trains running in both directions daily from Kunming South (昆明南) and Vientiane stations (万象站). As the demand for cross-border travel by passengers continues to increase, in July this year, the China-Laos Railway added a pair of international passenger trains between Kunming (昆明) and Vientiane (万象), increasing the number of international passenger trains per day to 4.
In the past 4 years, the China-Laos Railway's passenger volume has increased in both quality and quantity. The monthly passenger volume on the entire line has increased from 600,000 at the beginning of operation to a maximum of 2.2 million. The average daily number of passenger trains operating on the domestic section has increased from 8 at the beginning of operation to a maximum of 86, with a cumulative passenger volume of 51.34 million; the average daily number of passenger trains operating on the Lao section has increased from 4 at the beginning of operation to a maximum of 18, with a cumulative passenger volume of 11.24 million.
Focusing on improving the cross-border travel experience of the China-Laos Railway, railway, border inspection, customs, finance and other departments have launched a number of convenient measures.
As the "first stop" for entering China via the China-Laos Railway, the ATM in Mohan Station (磨憨站) supports foreign card withdrawals. "I don't need to exchange RMB in advance, and I can also withdraw small change, which is very convenient," said Xisawang (西萨旺), a Lao businessman who travels between Vientiane (万象) and Kunming (昆明) all year round. This solves the problem of cross-border payments and makes it more convenient to travel to and from China.
The customs clearance time for foreign passengers has also been greatly shortened. Mohan Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station (磨憨出入境边防检查站) has launched a number of convenient measures, such as online appointment for customs clearance for tourist groups, pre-foreigners' entry card filling points, and the establishment of a "visa-free guidance service team," which has improved the overall inspection efficiency of passenger border inspection by about 30%.
Accelerated Development, Economic Vitality of Areas Along the Route Enhanced
In recent years, Yunnan (云南) has given full play to the radiating and driving role of the China-Laos Railway, built a development pattern of the China-Laos Railway economic belt with "two ends" leading the "middle," and guided cities and prefectures along the route to rationally layout industries. In April 2022, Kunming (昆明) fully entrusted Mohan Town (磨憨镇) in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州) to strengthen the flow of regional resources and industrial coordination, and realize the efficient linkage of Kunming's (昆明) industrial resources and policy advantages with Mohan's (磨憨) port functions and location advantages.
In the Nanpo International Industrial Cooperation Zone (南坡国际产业合作区) in the eastern part of Mohan Town (磨憨镇), Sanlian Garment Co., Ltd. (三连制衣有限公司) from Fujian (福建) has put into operation 4 intelligent garment processing production lines, and more than 100 employees are working intensively and orderly.
"The first phase plans to build 10 intelligent garment processing production lines. After the project reaches full production, it is expected to deploy 72 production lines and achieve an annual output value of 1 billion yuan," said Liu Xiuwen (刘秀文), the company's director of human resources and administration. The company chose to come to Mohan (磨憨) because it is optimistic about its location advantages. "Domestic products can be exported to Laos through the China-Laos Railway, and then radiate to the South Asian and Southeast Asian markets through Laos."
The huge potential for opening up and development has attracted companies to settle in. As of the end of 2024, 120 key projects have started construction in Mohan (磨憨), 57 projects have been basically completed, and the cumulative fixed asset investment has reached 10.167 billion yuan, with an average annual growth of 207.3%.
Taking advantage of the development opportunities of the China-Laos Railway, various places along the Yunnan (云南) route are adapting to local conditions and creating advantageous industrial clusters. Yuxi City (玉溪市) is accelerating the layout of key industries such as green steel and biomedicine, Pu'er City (普洱市) is building a coffee industry chain relying on the railway, and Xishuangbanna Prefecture (西双版纳州) is forming a cross-border tourism economic circle. Relying on the advantages of the China-Laos Railway connecting China and foreign countries, the railway department has successively launched international freight trains such as "Shanghai-Yunnan-Lancang-Mekong Line" (沪滇·澜湄线), "Guangdong-Yunnan-Lancang-Mekong Line" (粤滇·澜湄线), and "Hunan-Yunnan-Lancang-Mekong Line" (湘滇·澜湄线), connecting multiple provinces in China and better connecting the domestic and international markets.
In the 4 years since its opening and operation, the China-Laos Railway has activated trade and industry and promoted opening up and development. Looking ahead to the "15th Five-Year Plan," the China-Laos Railway will continue to drive regional connectivity, smooth the domestic and international dual circulation, and promote the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" initiative.
Layout design: Zhang Fangman (张芳曼)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 2nd (Reporter Li Hanfang (李寒芳)) National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Vice Chairman and Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League (台盟) Central Chairman Su Hui (苏辉) met with the Taiwan Public Opinion Representatives Exchange Delegation in Beijing (北京) on the 2nd. She expressed the hope that everyone would learn more about the development and changes in the mainland of the motherland, actively participate in the mainland's economic and social construction, share development opportunities and achievements, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist acts, and contribute to advancing the great cause of national reunification.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 2nd (Reporter). The China Peace and Development Foundation held its change-of-term meeting and the first meeting of the Third Council in Beijing (北京) on December 2nd. Xian Hui (咸辉), Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended the meeting.
The meeting reviewed and summarized the important achievements and experiences gained by the foundation since its establishment, especially during the Second Council. Xian Hui (咸辉) was elected as the new Chairperson of the Foundation. The Vice Chairpersons, Secretary-General, and Council members were elected, and the candidates for Supervisor and Supervisors were announced. The meeting also reviewed and approved the work report of the Second Council and the appointment of Deputy Secretary-Generals.
The China Peace and Development Foundation, established in January 2011, is a national charitable organization engaged in international public welfare projects and cultural exchange activities, with cumulative charitable expenditures exceeding 300 million yuan.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Guangzhou (广州) December 2nd dispatch (Reporter Hu Jian (胡健), Li Xinyi (李欣怡)) "2025 Congdu International Forum" opened in Guangzhou (广州) on the 2nd. Yang Zhen (杨震), Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.
Yang Zhen (杨震) stated that President Xi Jinping (习近平) has successively proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, providing Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions for responding to global changes and solving human problems.
Yang Zhen (杨震) emphasized that China is the proposer of the four major global initiatives and, even more so, an action-oriented force in promoting their implementation. China is willing to work with all parties to respond to risks and challenges with unity and collaboration, release development vitality with openness and inclusiveness, gather cooperative strength with mutual benefit and win-win results, promote practical results with pragmatic actions, and work together to create a better future for mankind.
During the forum, 28 former foreign politicians and former heads of international organizations from 23 countries, as well as representatives from Chinese and foreign political, business, and academic circles, conducted in-depth discussions around the theme of "Shared Destiny, Win-Win Future" and 同球共济 (tóng qiú gòng jì - "shared globe common help," to share a common destiny and help each other).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on December 2nd (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)): The reporter learned from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) that as of the end of October, the total number of 5G base stations in China reached 4.758 million, a net increase of 507,000 compared with the end of last year, accounting for 37% of the total number of mobile base stations.
In the first 10 months, China's communications industry operated generally smoothly, with telecommunications business volume and revenue maintaining growth, new infrastructure construction advancing in an orderly manner, and the scale of 5G, gigabit, and Internet of Things users continuing to expand, with mobile Internet access traffic maintaining relatively rapid growth. Data shows that in the first 10 months, the cumulative telecommunications business revenue reached 1.467 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.9%. As of the end of October, the number of 5G mobile phone users reached 1.184 billion, a net increase of 170 million compared with the end of last year, accounting for 64.7% of mobile phone users.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 朱 磊 杨颜菲
A gentle breeze sweeps across the water. Tao Huasong (陶华松), a major pearl farmer in Zhouxi Town (周溪镇), Duchang County (都昌县), Jiujiang (九江), Jiangxi (江西) Province, rides in a small boat, scoops up pearl mussels, pries them open with a knife, and with a squeeze of his thumb, a round, light pink, lustrous pearl "pops" out. "These pearls and shells have brought us a good life!"
Duchang County (都昌县) is surrounded by Poyang Lake (鄱阳湖). Local fishermen have long made a living by fishing and pearl farming. By the mid-1990s, 30% of the town's population was engaged in pearl core processing. Behind the rapid development of the industry, some problems also began to emerge. Li Chao (李超), Secretary of the Zhouxi Town (周溪镇) Party Committee, recalled that at that time, the enterprises were small in scale, scattered in distribution, and chaotic in layout. Dust and waste pollution were serious, and the small workshops competed disorderly, constantly compressing profit margins. In 2019, the Jiangxi Provincial Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection "Look Back" received public complaints about environmental pollution from pearl processing factories in Zhouxi Town (周溪镇), and the area was immediately listed as a key target for environmental protection inspection and rectification. In the same year, the "Implementation Plan for Banning Fishing in Key Waters of the Yangtze River Basin and Establishing a Compensation System" was issued, and the traditional "fishing + pearl farming" model had to be changed.
The industrial transformation was thus initiated. Zhouxi Town (周溪镇) successively closed 278 small processing workshops and factories. Duchang County (都昌县) invested nearly 100 million yuan during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period to construct the Pearl Shell Industrial Park project. The standardization, scale, and scientific level of the pearl shell industry have been continuously improved. Today, it has formed a large-scale industrial cluster including pearl farming and pearl core processing. There are approximately 220 pearl shell farming and processing enterprises in the county, with a total annual revenue of approximately 1 billion yuan.
At Jiangxi Yingxiang Shell Mosaic Co., Ltd. (江西樱翔贝壳马赛克有限公司) in the Pearl Shell Industrial Park, the water mill rotates rapidly, and worker Cao Huanzhu (曹欢助) pours the preliminarily processed pearl cores into the machine.
"I am a native Zhouxi (周溪) fisherman," said Cao Huanzhu (曹欢助). After the fishing ban was implemented, he came to work in the industrial park through the introduction of village cadres. "Now I have a stable job and an annual income of over 100,000 yuan." At Yingxiang Company (樱翔公司), there are more than a dozen fishermen who have retired from fishing and lifted out of poverty like Lao Cao (老曹), as well as many former small workshop operators.
"We were exempted from 60% of the rent for the first three years before moving in. We were the first batch to apply for moving in," said Cao Changxing (曹长星), the head of the company. The news of the construction of the Pearl Shell Industrial Park gave him the opportunity to develop. Today, Yingxiang Company (樱翔公司) has more than 1,100 square meters of standardized factory buildings in the industrial park.
In order to deal with dust and waste pollution, Zhouxi Town (周溪镇) invested more than 2 million yuan in the first phase of the Pearl Shell Industrial Park to build a centralized sewage treatment terminal, and equipped each workshop with pulse dust collectors.
Currently, the Pearl Shell Industrial Park has attracted 131 enterprises to settle in, and the third phase of the industrial park, covering an area of 17,830 square meters, has already started construction. "The industrial park has solved employment for more than 3,000 people, and the total annual income of the masses is 150 million to 180 million yuan," said Li Chao (李超).
With the gathering of industries, new business forms are emerging. Relying on the Pearl Shell Industrial Park, Zhouxi Town (周溪镇) has sorted out and excavated the historical culture of Zhouxi (周溪) pearl shells, which has been passed down for a century, and created a modern industrial park integrating research tourism, craft display, and cultural experience. At the same time, combined with the development of Poyang Lake (鄱阳湖) water tourism, enterprises are encouraged to actively participate in the inheritance and development of pearl shell culture.
The upgrading of the pearl shell industry is backed by solid support from technological innovation. In September 2024, Duchang Pearl Science and Technology Small Courtyard (都昌珍珠科技小院) was identified as a national-level science and technology small courtyard. The research team of Nanchang University (南昌大学) is carrying out a number of scientific research projects in Pearl Bay (珍珠湾), and has selected and bred a new national aquatic product variety - the pond mussel "Pozhu No. 1" (鄱珠1号).
"The technological and cultural aspects are constantly improving, and small pearls have truly become a big industry," said Li Chao (李超). In the next step, the local area will expand the area of ecological free-range farming and build a three-dimensional ecological farming system of "mussel-fish-grass."
Return to TopThis reporter Liu Yang (刘阳) reports from Beijing (北京) on December 2nd: Since the beginning of this year, China Broadcasting Network (中国广电) has been steadily advancing "dual governance" and taking the "Ultra HD Development Year" as a strategic opportunity to promote the upgrading of the entire chain of networks, content, and terminals, striving to achieve the goal of exceeding 50% of ultra-high-definition terminals within the year. Among them, the ultra-high-definition plug-in micro set-top box, as an innovative product form key deployed by the State Administration of Radio and Television (国家广播电视总局), powerfully leads the quality improvement and upgrading of cable TV services.
As of the end of November, China Broadcasting Network (中国广电) has promoted more than 450,000 ultra-high-definition set-top boxes in the Beijing (北京) area, with a cumulative promotion of more than 2.8 million units. More than 100,000 ultra-high-definition plug-in micro set-top boxes have been promoted in the Beijing (北京) area, bringing users a convenient experience of "one remote control, one-click to watch TV, and easy to use" with its leading characteristics of "lightweight, intelligent, and highly compatible."
In order to solve the problems of traditional set-top boxes such as "many connections, many remote controls, and complex operation," the State Administration of Radio and Television (国家广播电视总局) launched a deployment of tens of millions of ultra-high-definition plug-in micro set-top boxes in April this year. The ultra-high-definition plug-in micro set-top box adopts low-power devices and a compact design, and its volume is reduced by more than 80% compared with ordinary set-top boxes. It can be directly plugged into the HDMI interface of the TV, realizing the goals of miniaturization, concealment, and reduced connection of the set-top box; it fully supports 4K ultra-high-definition transmission, bringing a stable, clear, and smooth viewing experience. Equipped with a three-mode universal remote control based on infrared, Bluetooth, and XingShan (星闪), it enables one remote control to control both the TV and the set-top box, making it convenient for users to turn on and off the machine with one button and enter live broadcast with one button. The ultra-high-definition plug-in micro set-top box can also be connected to projectors, portable screens, all-in-one machines and other new devices, easily integrating into diverse scenarios such as home and office.
In order to create a high-quality ultra-high-definition audio-visual service system, China Broadcasting Network (中国广电) is promoting the coordinated development of the entire chain of networks, content, terminals, and scenarios. At the network level, guided by the ultra-high-definition business system, it accelerates the evolution of cable TV networks towards fiberization and intelligence, and continues to consolidate the ultra-high-definition business carrying capacity. At the content level, China Broadcasting Network (中国广电) has added 9 ultra-high-definition channels and uniformly incorporated them into the national transmission and coverage system, and will continue to enrich the supply of audio-visual content and improve the content ecosystem layout. Taking the large-scale promotion of ultra-high-definition plug-in micro set-top boxes as an opportunity, China Broadcasting Network (中国广电) is actively promoting ultra-high-definition audio-visual services to penetrate into diverse scenarios such as homes, hotels, and elderly care communities, realizing a comprehensive transformation from technical capabilities to user experience.
Return to TopRecently, Shanghai held the 2025 Yuyuan City Intangible Cultural Heritage Season event, launching various distinctive intangible cultural heritage experience projects. The picture shows the Yingge Dance parade attracting many tourists to stop and watch.
Photo by Huang Yongqing (黄永庆) (Image China)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 欧阳洁 沈小晓 宋豪新
To expand unilateral opening-up to the least developed countries and achieve common development, starting from December 1, 2024, China will apply a special preferential tariff rate of zero to 100% of tariff items originating from the least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China. Among them, the tariff rate within the quota for tariff-rate quota products will be reduced to zero, while the tariff rate outside the quota will remain unchanged. Over the past year, mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Africa has continued to advance, and trade vitality has continued to burst forth. Recently, reporters visited planting bases in Africa, trade enterprises and manufacturing enterprises in China to observe how the zero-tariff policy drives the development of related industries in Africa and enriches the choices of Chinese consumers.
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Location: Oromia (奥罗米亚州), Ethiopia
"Deliver More High-Quality Coffee Products to China"
Guji (古吉) area, Oromia (奥罗米亚州), Ethiopia, morning light penetrates the dense forest and sprinkles on the rolling hills. Ahmed Yeman (艾哈迈德·耶曼), farm coordinator of Debeka Coffee Plantation, is bending over a lush green coffee nursery, carefully taking care of the coffee seedlings. "We hope to deliver more high-quality coffee products to China, so that more Chinese consumers can understand and love the unique flavor from the origin of coffee," said Ahmed Yeman (艾哈迈德·耶曼).
In recent years, Ethiopia's coffee exports to China have grown at an annual rate of 27%. The zero-tariff policy allows the mellow aroma of the "hometown of coffee" to pour into the huge potential Chinese market. Shafi Umal (沙菲·乌迈尔), Deputy Director of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority, said that China has become Ethiopia's fourth largest coffee export market. In the 2024/2025 fiscal year, Ethiopia exported more than 34,000 tons of coffee to China, generating more than 218 million US dollars in revenue.
"Zero tariffs make our coffee extremely competitive in the Chinese market." Israel Degfa (伊思拉尔·德格), CEO of Katch International (卡辰什公司), Ethiopia's largest coffee production and export company, said that since December 2024, the company's coffee product exports to China have increased significantly. The zero-tariff policy has enhanced the price competitiveness of Ethiopian coffee, helping local coffee growers and related practitioners increase their income and become rich. "We plan to further increase production to meet the greater demand of the Chinese market," said Israel Degfa (伊思拉尔·德格).
Inside the Bure Hora (布雷霍拉) coffee processing plant in southern Oromia (奥罗米亚州), modern equipment operates in an orderly manner. Smelling, pouring water, breaking the crust, slurping... In the adjacent evaluation laboratory, coffee quality appraiser Asafa (阿萨法) is focusing on cupping. In his opinion, the appraisal of coffee quality is not only a technical aspect, but also related to the stability of connecting to the huge Chinese market. The zero-tariff policy not only enhances the price competitiveness of Ethiopian coffee, but also promotes the entire industrial chain to move towards more standardization, professionalism, and higher quality due to the market expansion it brings.
In the eyes of Ethiopian Ambassador to China, Tefera Derbew Yimam (塔费拉), coffee "symbolizes solid cooperation and lasting friendship." He said that China's zero-tariff policy helps African countries improve their local production capacity, enhance their export capacity, and increase the revenue of their export products.
Location: Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), China
"The Operation of the Multinational Supply Chain is Becoming More Mature and Efficient"
"From the golden sesame pods in the fields of Mozambique (莫桑比克) to the sesame oil produced in the production workshop in Chengdu (成都), China, the operation of the multinational supply chain is becoming more mature and efficient." Speaking of importing African sesame, Ye Chunming (叶春明), general manager of Sichuan Chengdu Yimin International Trade Co., Ltd. (四川成都益民国际贸易有限公司), is very knowledgeable.
Sesame, as Africa's largest agricultural export to China, is entering the Chinese market more smoothly through overseas direct procurement channels. Mozambique's (莫桑比克) unique climate conditions have nurtured high-quality sesame. Natural drying, physical threshing, fine screening... After local farmers manually harvest the sesame pods, they go through complex processes to load the high-purity net seeds into standard waterproof and moisture-proof shipping bags and transport them directly to the port by truck.
"We insist on direct procurement from the source in order to control the quality from the planting end," said Ye Chunming (叶春明). In addition to Mozambique (莫桑比克), the company also directly purchased 1,120 tons of white sesame from Niger (尼日尔) this year. The first batch of 246 tons of white sesame arrived at Qingdao Port (青岛港) in May, and the rest arrived in port successively in June, further expanding the direct procurement network.
The shipping link uses container liner transportation, and the cycle is stable at 25-35 days. The container is kept ventilated and dry throughout the transportation process, and the temperature is controlled. The single container load is 25-30 tons, and the upstream bears the full freight and transportation insurance costs, further reducing risks. After the goods arrive at the port, the efficient paperless customs clearance process makes delivery faster. Relying on the advantages of overseas direct procurement channels, Yimin International (益民国际) first exchanges the bill of lading for a delivery order and submits the certificate of origin and plant quarantine certificate through the "single window" smart platform. "Thanks to the country's good policies, we have saved a lot of tariff costs in the import process," said Ye Chunming (叶春明). After completing the payment through electronic payment channels, the goods can be picked up with the release order, and the entire process is efficiently transferred.
The sesame after customs clearance is quickly transferred to processing concentration areas such as Anhui (安徽) and Henan (河南) through the "port + highway" distribution network, and finally arrives in Chengdu (成都). "These sesame seeds are full, bright in color, and have an oil content of more than 50%. The sesame oil extracted is rich in aroma." A purchasing manager of a pastry production enterprise praised the product quality.
"We will continue to increase our efforts to expand the African market and further open up direct procurement channels," said Ye Chunming (叶春明). More and more companies are taking practical actions to build an efficient bridge for cross-border circulation of agricultural products between China and Africa, and deepen agricultural trade mutual trust and production capacity synergy.
Location: Weihai (威海), Shandong (山东), China
"The First Batch of Imported Rubber Enjoyed Tariff Reductions of Approximately 300,000 Yuan"
In the production workshop of Triangle Tyre Co., Ltd. (三角轮胎股份有限公司) in Weihai (威海), Shandong (山东), the intelligent production line is operating at full load and high speed, and AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) are performing precise operations. Pieces of rubber materials imported from Africa are processed through mixing, calendering, forming, vulcanization and other processes to become tires with regular patterns and excellent performance. The tires with residual heat from the production line are successively rolled off the line and will soon be shipped overseas.
The company produces multiple series of products such as commercial vehicle tires, passenger car tires, and radial tires, which are sold to more than 180 countries and regions in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The production of tires consumes tens of thousands of tons of rubber raw materials every year. When purchasing raw materials, the company has turned its attention to African countries.
"Since the implementation of the zero-tariff policy, the tariff rate on natural rubber smoked rubber sheets we imported from Liberia (利比里亚) has been reduced from 20% to zero, and the first batch of imported rubber enjoyed tariff reductions of approximately 300,000 yuan," said Du Xiaoping (杜肖萍), verification management manager of the Financial Center of Triangle Tyre Co., Ltd. (三角轮胎股份有限公司). The natural rubber from Liberia (利比里亚) has obtained ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) and is an important raw material for the production of high-end tires. The products have better wear resistance and flex resistance.
With the reduction of tariff costs, the company can invest more funds in research and development, and successfully iterate products such as energy-saving tires suitable for new energy vehicles and anti-puncture engineering tires suitable for extreme working conditions in mines. With its high cost-performance ratio advantages, the company has opened up new markets in Bosnia and Herzegovina (波黑) and the surrounding Balkan region, and optimized the distribution network in Europe and Southeast Asia. In the first 10 months of this year, the company's export value has reached 4.8 billion yuan.
Qingdao (青岛), Shandong (山东) is the largest rubber import port in the country, and there are many large tire production enterprises in the surrounding area. According to Qingdao Customs (青岛海关) statistics, in the first 10 months of this year, Shandong Province (山东省) imported 87.645 billion yuan worth of goods from Africa, a year-on-year increase of 50.3%, including 2.6 billion yuan of imported natural and synthetic rubber, a year-on-year increase of 50.7%. Qingdao Customs (青岛海关) focuses on the least developed countries with more economic and trade exchanges, such as Mali (马里), Niger (尼日尔), and Zambia (赞比亚), and simplifies the requirements for cargo documents, considering that most of the goods from these countries need to be transshipped through ports in third countries.
Ports actively increase the number of routes to provide more efficient and convenient channels. At Qingdao Port (青岛港), 9 African routes can directly reach 17 ports in 11 African countries such as Kenya (肯尼亚), Tanzania (坦桑尼亚), Nigeria (尼日利亚), and Benin (贝宁). At Yantai Port (烟台港), the China-Africa liner route can reach countries and regions such as Guinea (几内亚), Tanzania (坦桑尼亚), South Africa (南非), and Namibia (纳米比亚), and the annual shipment volume is expected to exceed 5 million tons.
Return to TopBy: 欧阳洁
Starting from December 1, 2024, 100% zero-tariff treatment will be given to all tariff items from the least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China; in June of this year, it was announced that the zero-tariff scope would be expanded to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. Over the past year, the continuously upgraded zero-tariff policy has lowered the threshold for African products to enter the Chinese market, injected strong impetus into China-Africa trade cooperation, and contributed positive strength to global economic development.
This demonstrates the responsibility of a major country in proactively expanding imports. As the world's second-largest goods import market, China's door to opening up is opening wider and wider, sharing the development opportunities of Chinese-style modernization with more and more trading partners. Data shows that in the first three quarters of this year, imports from the least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China increased by 9.7% year-on-year. China has remained Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, and in the third quarter of this year, China's imports from African countries increased by 10.8% year-on-year.
This is a true reflection of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. Today, Sudanese cotton, Liberian natural rubber, and other products are entering China for the first time. High-quality African specialty products and raw materials enrich the choices of Chinese consumers and open up markets for small and medium-sized enterprises in African countries.
The zero-tariff policy demonstrates the responsibility of a major country and is also a mutually beneficial and win-win bond between China and Africa. China is expanding high-level opening up with practical actions, providing opportunities for the development of various countries, and will also make greater contributions to global economic development.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on December 2nd (Reporter Shen Shaotie (申少铁)) The China Drug Price Registration System officially launched on December 2nd, with 9 pharmaceutical companies participating in the first batch of drug price registrations. The National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) simultaneously released the "Announcement on Launching Drug Price Registration and Inquiry Services," clarifying the scope of registration, platform, process, inquiry services, and other content, guiding companies to build a more comprehensive drug price system, and providing more support for domestic innovative drugs to "**走出去**" (zǒu chū qù - "go out," to go global or expand internationally).
The China Drug Price Registration System operates according to the principles of acceptance in one location, national sharing, and global openness, providing online and offline drug price registration and inquiry services for companies. Companies can independently declare and register drug prices according to their development needs and are responsible for the authenticity of the information. The operating unit centrally accepts registration declarations, only performs formal review, and does not interfere with the specific price level of the company's products. Registered prices are open to companies and the world for inquiry. Marketing authorization holders can obtain registration price inquiry certificates as valid proof of Chinese drug prices.
In the first three quarters of 2025, Chinese pharmaceutical companies completed 103 overseas transactions, with a total transaction amount exceeding 92 billion US dollars. In the global development of innovative drugs, the terminal price reference value of the Chinese market is increasingly prominent, indicating that the importance of China's super-large market in the global pharmaceutical industry is constantly increasing, which puts forward higher requirements for improving the pharmaceutical price governance system. The National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) drew on international practices and initiated the construction of the China Drug Price Registration System to further promote the high-quality development of the pharmaceutical industry.
The China Drug Price Registration System is independent of various provincial pharmaceutical procurement platforms, which helps companies build a more comprehensive global drug price system and also helps improve the modernization level of drug price governance. The China Drug Price Registration System is a new exploration to cope with the new form of pharmaceutical innovation and development, and a display platform for pharmaceutical companies to build a globalized and diversified drug price system. It focuses on providing companies with an authoritative, standardized, and transparent market price registration and inquiry system for the global market, which is not only conducive to Chinese innovative drugs "**走出去**" (zǒu chū qù - "go out," to go global or expand internationally) and building a global price system, but also helps attract more high-quality new foreign drugs to enter the Chinese market, benefiting Chinese patients.
Return to TopAccording to the China Meteorological Administration, the nation's first national-level agricultural meteorological service WeChat mini-program for agricultural producers, "Nong Zai Jing," was officially launched and is now in operation.
The "Nong Zai Jing" mini-program relies on the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局)'s national-level agricultural meteorological business system and authoritative data resources to provide a full-chain, one-stop service from "pre-disaster early warning" to "post-disaster response." At the same time, the mini-program supports farmers in reporting agricultural disaster situations, customizing disaster alerts, and asking questions to experts, realizing two-way interaction between "farmers and experts," forming a data closed loop and a "demand-oriented" scientific research closed loop, and promoting model optimization and technological iteration. It integrates multiple functions such as disaster monitoring, forecasting, risk assessment, early warning, agricultural services, and popular science education, opening up the "last mile" of agricultural meteorological information services, helping farmers to scientifically prevent disasters, reduce losses and increase income, and safeguard food security.
The successful application of the "Nong Zai Jing" mini-program benefits from the team's years of scientific research accumulation. Over the years, the project team has carried out a large number of field trials and model research and development in the three major grain-producing areas, breaking through a number of key technologies such as crop disaster monitoring and early warning. The relevant functions of the mini-program have previously been piloted in Jiangxi (江西), Heilongjiang (黑龙江), Henan (河南) and other provinces, and are now open for trial use to users nationwide. You can search for "农灾警" on WeChat or scan the QR code to use it.
Return to TopAccording to Haikou Customs (海口海关) data statistics, from November 1st to 30th, 2025, the first month of implementation of the Hainan "Offshore Duty-Free" upgrade policy, Hainan's offshore duty-free shopping amounted to 2.38 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.1%, with 1.905 million items purchased. The first month of policy implementation was stable and orderly, and the policy's role in driving consumption initially appeared.
Among them, newly added categories under the new policy, such as pet supplies and portable musical instruments (including small household appliances and electronic consumer products), totaled 7,597 items sold, amounting to 13 million yuan; domestic products totaled 126 items sold, amounting to 391,000 yuan.
In terms of shopping groups, departing passengers purchased 4,100 offshore duty-free goods, amounting to 9.063 million yuan; island residents' "buy and take away" shopping totaled 13,903 items, amounting to 10.808 million yuan.
Return to TopOn December 2nd, in a waxberry orchard in Fuying Subdistrict (福应街道), Xianju County (仙居县), Taizhou City (台州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), farmers covered greenhouses with agricultural film. To cope with the upcoming cold wave, farmers in various fruit and vegetable bases in Xianju County (仙居县) have taken active measures to build greenhouses and cover them with agricultural film to ensure a good harvest.
Photo by Wang Huabin (王华斌) (People's Vision)
Return to TopThis reporter Gao Bing (高炳) reports from Xi'an (西安) on December 2nd: The 800 kV/80 kA high-capacity circuit breaker, jointly developed by State Grid Shaanxi Electric Power Co., Ltd. (国网陕西省电力有限公司) in conjunction with Henan Pinggao Electric Co., Ltd. (河南平高电气股份有限公司), Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学), China Electric Power Research Institute (中国电力科学研究院), and China Electrical Equipment Group Science and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd. (中国电气装备集团科学技术研究院有限公司), recently passed the new product technology appraisal of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, marking the successful development of the world's first 800 kV high-capacity circuit breaker.
With the accelerated construction of the Northwest Power Grid's (西北电网) 750 kV main grid, the large-scale access of new energy sources, and the leapfrog development of UHV (特高压) transmission, the problem of excessive short-circuit current in the 750 kV power grid has gradually become prominent. State Grid Shaanxi Electric Power Co., Ltd. (国网陕西省电力有限公司) aimed at the needs of the power grid and launched research and development in 2024 relying on the State Grid Corporation of China (国家电网) science and technology project. The team innovatively established a simulation calculation model and parameter measurement platform. Through multiple rounds of calculation and experimental iterative optimization, an 800 kV/80 kA double-break arc extinguishing chamber was developed. At the same time, a new type of graphene contact material resistant to electrical erosion was invented and developed to meet the 20 electrical life requirements of the 800 kV/80 kA circuit breaker, solving the problem of switch contacts withstanding 80 kA arc erosion; an operating mechanism that meets the 80 kA breaking demand and has the characteristics of "high-speed breaking + good buffering" was developed, breaking through the technical difficulties of coordinated optimization of large-capacity breaking and operating characteristics.
"The performance parameters of the new product are internationally leading, and are completely consistent with the size of existing equipment, which can be directly replaced and upgraded, which will greatly improve the efficiency and economy of power grid capacity expansion and transformation," said Sheng Yong (盛勇), chief expert of State Grid Shaanxi Electric Power Co., Ltd. (国网陕西省电力有限公司). After the circuit breaker is put into operation, it will further enhance the ability of the Northwest Power Grid (西北电网) to cope with extreme short-circuit currents, support the safe and stable operation of the power grid structure for the external transmission of energy clusters, and provide support for the safety of China's (中国) main power grid.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) first explicitly proposed the grand goal of accelerating the construction of a financial powerhouse at the Central Financial Work Conference in October 2023. In January 2024, he further elaborated on the main characteristics, objectives, and practical requirements of a financial powerhouse at a seminar for leading provincial and ministerial-level cadres on promoting high-quality financial development. The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) put forward clear requirements and made strategic deployments for accelerating the construction of a financial powerhouse during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, providing a fundamental guideline for solid and efficient financial work during this period, which must be deeply studied, understood, and resolutely implemented.
I. Deeply Understanding the Great Significance of Accelerating the Construction of a Financial Powerhouse
Accelerating the construction of a financial powerhouse is a grand blueprint drawn by the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, focusing on comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. It has extremely significant and far-reaching guiding significance for doing a good job in financial work in the new era and on the new journey.
Accelerating the construction of a financial powerhouse is an inevitable requirement for comprehensively building a strong socialist modern country. Achieving socialist modernization is an overall goal formed by the coupling of sub-goals in various fields. The construction of a financial powerhouse and the comprehensive building of a strong socialist modern country have a relationship in which the part is subordinate to the whole, and the sub-goals serve the overall goal. On the one hand, a modern and strong country must be a financial powerhouse. Finance is the lifeblood of the national economy, an important component of national core competitiveness, and a must-win place for major power games. The construction of a strong socialist modern country cannot be separated from the key support of a strong financial system. On the other hand, the construction of a financial powerhouse is not isolated. Finance must always be rooted in and serve the high-level socialist market economy, and always achieve symbiosis and co-prosperity with the real economy, in order to achieve this grand goal in the great process of promoting Chinese-style modernization.
Accelerating the construction of a financial powerhouse is an inevitable requirement for promoting high-quality development. High-quality development is the primary task of comprehensively building a strong socialist modern country and the theme of economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. To smoothly achieve the key strategic tasks defined by the plenary session and promote new achievements in high-quality development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, we must accelerate the construction of a financial powerhouse, focus on creating a good monetary and financial environment, and effectively strengthen high-quality financial services for major strategies, key areas, and weak links. For example, in order to accelerate high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology, we must accelerate the construction of a science and technology financial system to provide full life cycle and full chain financial services for technological innovation. For another example, in order to steadily promote common prosperity for all people, we must introduce more solid and effective financial support measures in optimizing the regional economic layout, promoting coordinated regional development, consolidating and expanding the achievements of poverty alleviation, and promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Accelerating the construction of a financial powerhouse is an inevitable requirement for coordinating development and security. Financial security is an important component of national security and is related to the long-term stability of the country. Over the past forty years of reform and opening up, China has not experienced a financial crisis, which is unique among major countries in the world and has played an important role in creating the miracle of rapid economic development and long-term social stability in our country. However, we must also be soberly aware that the risks and challenges facing China's financial sector during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period are still complex and severe, especially the suppression and containment from the outside world may escalate at any time. To continue to write new chapters in the two miracles of rapid economic development and long-term social stability in the new era and on the new journey, we must firmly base ourselves on doing our own things unswervingly, accelerate the construction of a financial powerhouse, effectively enhance the overall strength, international competitiveness, and risk resistance capabilities of finance, prevent and resolve major financial risks in a powerful, orderly, and effective manner, comprehensively strengthen financial supervision, firmly hold the bottom line of preventing systemic risks, and continuously promote the virtuous interaction between high-quality financial development and high-level security.
II. Deeply Grasping the Theoretical Connotation and Practical Requirements of Accelerating the Construction of a Financial Powerhouse
Building a financial powerhouse is a pioneering undertaking with strong systematic, innovative, and practical characteristics. We must adhere to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) as guidance, comprehensively implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions and instructions on financial work, adhere to goal orientation and problem orientation, and deeply grasp the main characteristics, inevitable path, key tasks, and underlying support of the construction of a financial powerhouse.
(I) Six key core financial elements are the main characteristics of a financial powerhouse. A financial powerhouse should be based on a strong economic foundation, possess world-leading economic strength, scientific and technological strength, and comprehensive national strength, and at the same time possess a series of key core financial elements, namely, having a strong currency, a strong central bank, strong financial institutions, a strong international financial center, strong financial supervision, and a strong financial talent team. At present, China is already a major financial country, with the size of banks, stock and bond markets, and foreign exchange reserves ranking among the top in the world, but overall it is large but not strong. To realize the transformation of finance from large to strong, we still need to make long-term hard efforts on the basis of continuously promoting high-quality development, in accordance with the construction goals of various key core financial elements.
(II) The path of financial development with Chinese characteristics is the inevitable path to building a financial powerhouse. The financial powerhouse we are building is a socialist financial powerhouse led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), and we must follow the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has actively explored the laws of financial development in the new era, continuously deepened its understanding of the essence of socialism with Chinese characteristics in finance, and continuously promoted financial practice innovation, theoretical innovation, and institutional innovation, accumulated valuable experience, and gradually embarked on a path of financial development with Chinese characteristics, which is concentratedly reflected in the "eight persistences." The path of financial development with Chinese characteristics not only follows the objective laws of modern financial development, but also has distinct characteristics suitable for China's national conditions, and is essentially different from the Western financial model. It is the "road" and "bridge" for building a financial powerhouse. We must continue to explore and improve in practice to make this road wider and wider.
(III) Building a modern financial system with Chinese characteristics is the key task of building a financial powerhouse. Building a financial powerhouse is a complex system engineering project involving many aspects such as financial regulation, financial markets, financial institutions, financial supervision, financial products and services, and financial infrastructure. To accelerate the construction of a financial powerhouse, we must adhere to systematic thinking, strengthen key work in various fields in a coordinated manner, accelerate the construction of a scientific and stable financial regulation system, a structurally reasonable financial market system, a financial institution system with division of labor and cooperation, a complete and effective financial supervision system, a diversified and professional financial product and service system, and an independent, controllable, safe, and efficient financial infrastructure system, and pay attention to the balance and connection between various systems to form an organic whole. With these "six pillars" built well, the building of a financial powerhouse will have strong support.
(IV) Financial culture with Chinese characteristics is the underlying support for building a financial powerhouse. An excellent financial culture can shape the value orientation of the financial industry, generate internal incentives and constraints, and provide a social ethical basis for laws and regulations. To accelerate the construction of a financial powerhouse, we must adhere to the combination of the rule of law and the rule of virtue, vigorously promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture, cultivate a financial culture with Chinese characteristics that is honest and trustworthy, does not cross the bottom line, takes righteousness to obtain profit, does not only seek profit, is stable and prudent, not eager for quick success and instant benefits, is upright and innovative, does not deviate from the real economy to the virtual, and is law-abiding and compliant, not reckless, strengthen the moral character and civilization literacy of the entire industry, shape a good spiritual outlook, fully demonstrate the modern financial elements, financial concepts, and financial spirit with Chinese characteristics, and continuously nourish the development of the industry with a profound financial culture, and guard the "root" and "soul" of the modern financial system with Chinese characteristics.
III. Comprehensively Implementing the Main Tasks and Important Measures for Accelerating the Construction of a Financial Powerhouse During the "15th Five-Year Plan" Period
Regarding the various deployments of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) on accelerating the construction of a financial powerhouse, the financial system must deeply grasp the political and people-oriented nature of financial work, with a high sense of political responsibility and historical urgency, deeply study and refine the tasks and measures, and solidly do a good job in financial risk prevention, strengthening supervision, and promoting high-quality development, and promote new achievements in the construction of a financial powerhouse during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
(I) Continuously improve the central bank system. Improve the "dual pillar" regulatory framework of monetary policy and macro-prudential policy, and build a scientific and stable monetary policy system and a comprehensive macro-prudential management system. Comprehensively use a variety of monetary policy tools to maintain sufficient liquidity and promote the matching of social financing scale and money supply with economic growth and expected targets for the overall price level, and strengthen cross-cycle and counter-cyclical adjustments. Smooth the transmission mechanism of monetary policy and improve the market-oriented interest rate formation, regulation, and transmission mechanism. Maintain the basic stability of the RMB exchange rate at a reasonable and balanced level. Promote the internationalization of the RMB, enhance the level of capital account opening, and build an independent and controllable RMB cross-border payment system. Actively participate in and promote global financial governance reform.
(II) Deeply do a good job in the "five major articles" of finance. Adapt to the strategic needs, stage characteristics, and structural characteristics of high-quality development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and effectively strengthen high-quality financial services for major strategies, key areas, and weak links. Increase support for high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology and the construction of a strong science and technology country, improve the quality of financial supply for the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development and the construction of a beautiful China, improve a multi-level, broad-coverage, and sustainable inclusive financial system, accelerate the improvement of a pension financial system to cope with the aging of the population, promote the high-quality development of digital finance, and steadily promote the research and development and application of the digital RMB. Give play to the combined force of fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies to encourage and guide financial institutions to do a good job in the "five major articles" of finance. Establish and improve statistical, evaluation, and other standard systems, and strengthen the construction of service platforms, databases, and other related supporting facilities. Support eligible regions to carry out relevant reform pilots in accordance with laws and regulations, steadily and orderly, around doing a good job in the "five major articles" of finance.
(III) Promote the healthy and stable development of the capital market. Improve the institutional inclusiveness and adaptability of the capital market, focus on enhancing the inclusiveness of new industries, new business forms, and new technologies, actively adapt to the needs of technological innovation and the growth needs of technology-based enterprises, effectively promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and promote the development of new quality productive forces. Improve the capital market functions that coordinate investment and financing, build and cultivate a capital market ecology that encourages long-term investment, improve supporting policies such as assessment and evaluation that support and encourage medium and long-term funds to enter the market, and establish a long-term mechanism to enhance the internal stability of the capital market; enhance the stability, sustainability, and predictability of dividends of listed companies, strengthen the supervision of listed companies from admission to exit throughout the entire chain, and accelerate the construction of a comprehensive prevention and control system for preventing and combating fraud in the capital market. Actively develop diversified equity financing, expand bond financing, and increase equity and debt financing support for enterprises that meet national industrial guidance and break through key core technologies. Under the premise of controllable risks, steadily develop futures, derivatives, and asset securitization.
(IV) Further optimize the financial institution and financial infrastructure system. Continuously optimize the financial institution system, promote various financial institutions to focus on their main business, improve governance, and develop in a differentiated manner, and complement each other's advantages and give full play to their strengths in effectively serving the real economy. Deepen the organic integration of Party building and corporate governance of financial institutions, and implement Party leadership in all aspects of decision-making, execution, and supervision. Strengthen internal management and risk control, and strengthen the supervision of the performance of duties by the board of directors and senior management. Support large state-owned financial institutions to further play the role of the main force in serving the real economy and the ballast stone in maintaining financial stability, and continuously improve and strengthen themselves. Steadily and orderly promote the merger and reorganization, reduction and quality improvement of small and medium-sized financial institutions, and carry out differentiated operations rooted in the local area. Promote policy-based financial institutions to further focus on serving national strategies and mainly do businesses that commercial financial institutions cannot do or do not do well. Give play to the function of the insurance industry as an economic shock absorber and social stabilizer, and improve the national catastrophic insurance security system. Other financial institutions such as trust and securities should also adhere to their main business and develop in a standardized manner. Accelerate the construction of a safe and efficient financial infrastructure system, strengthen overall planning, improve market access, regulatory standards, and operating requirements, and provide a more solid foundation for the sound and efficient operation of finance.
(V) Accelerate the construction of an international financial center. Continuously promote the development of equity, bond, currency, and foreign exchange markets, and improve the price influence of the Shanghai (上海) financial market. Promote more financial institutions and international financial organizations to gather and settle in Shanghai (上海), and enhance the global competitiveness of financial institutions. Support Shanghai (上海) in strengthening the construction of the RMB cross-border payment and clearing system and improving the infrastructure of the gold market. Guide and support Shanghai (上海) to steadily expand institutional opening up in the financial field. Support Shanghai (上海) in using technologies such as blockchain, big data, and artificial intelligence to strengthen the forward-looking research and timely judgment of financial risks. Strengthen the legal guarantee for the construction of an international financial center. Give full play to the coordinating and promoting mechanism for the construction of the Shanghai (上海) international financial center. Support Hong Kong (香港) in consolidating and enhancing its position as an international financial center and strengthening its function as an offshore RMB business hub.
(VI) Comprehensively improve financial regulatory capabilities. Adhere to managing the legal and even more managing the illegal, and managing the industry to manage risks, improve the bottom-line regulatory mechanism, and include all financial activities in supervision in accordance with the law, and strengthen the entire process and entire chain supervision from admission to exit. Comprehensively strengthen institutional supervision, behavioral supervision, functional supervision, **穿透式监管** (chuān tòu shì jiān guǎn - "penetrating supervision," a regulatory approach that looks beyond the surface to understand the underlying risks and activities), and continuous supervision, strengthen the coordination of central and local supervision, strengthen the application of regulatory technology and the construction of regulatory talent teams, and effectively improve the forward-looking, sustainable, coordinated, and effective nature of supervision. Improve the early correction mechanism for financial risks with hard constraints, and achieve early detection, early warning, early exposure, and early disposal of risks. Strengthen the supervision and management of the financial stability fund, and optimize income raising, expenditure use, and investment application. Severely crack down on various illegal financial activities, improve the monitoring and early warning system, move the risk prevention gate forward, and strengthen publicity and education on preventing illegal activities. Strengthen regulatory accountability and force the implementation of responsibilities.
(VII) Focus on strengthening financial rule of law construction. Complete the financial law legislation, give full play to the guiding and traction role of financial law legislation, and coordinate the promotion of the establishment, revision, abolition, and interpretation of other major financial laws and regulations. According to the needs of financial development, timely promote legislation in key and emerging fields, and establish and improve a regular law revision system. Coordinate and promote the improvement of the legal liability system for financial violations, and increase the pursuit of civil, administrative, and criminal liabilities of illegal entities. Improve the legal toolbox for safeguarding national financial security. Increase financial law enforcement efforts and have zero tolerance for various violations of laws and regulations.
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"What comes and cannot be lost is time; what is stepped on and cannot be lost is opportunity." The march of history often has key nodes, and these nodes provide opportunities for development, often opening a "window of time" to a new realm. The "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) clearly defined the important position of the "15th Five-Year Plan" period in the process of basically realizing socialist modernization. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must seize this window of time, consolidate and expand advantages, break through bottlenecks and constraints, and strengthen weaknesses and shortcomings." The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a crucial five years that connects the past and the future. Only by seizing the window of time, consolidating the foundation, and making comprehensive efforts can we continue to release development vitality and continuously accumulate development advantages.
Contradictions run through the entire process of the development of things. When the contradictory movement between productive forces and relations of production, and between the economic base and the superstructure, accumulates to a certain extent, the turning point of quantitative change leading to qualitative change will appear, which provides an objective basis for the opening of the "window of time." This "window of time" is the critical area and key moment when quantitative accumulation seeks breakthroughs and qualitative change can occur. If seized, it can take advantage of the situation and achieve leapfrog development. Since the reform and opening up, our Party has accurately grasped the "window of time" when peace and development became the theme of the times, resolutely shifted the focus of the Party and the country to economic construction, and actively integrated into the process of economic globalization, which greatly promoted the improvement of comprehensive national strength. Entering the new era, our Party has coordinated the "two overall situations," accurately identified changes, scientifically responded to changes, and actively sought changes, promoting historic achievements and historic changes in economic and social development. All these show that accurate efforts at the key points of history, acting in accordance with the situation and taking advantage of the trend, can win the initiative in historical opportunities and seize the high ground in the tide of the times.
Opportunities exist objectively, but whether they can be identified and utilized depends on the subject's level of cognition, strategic planning, and action capabilities. In the process of basically realizing socialist modernization, the "15th Five-Year Plan" period must not only further solve the deep-seated contradictions and problems restricting high-quality development and modernization construction on the basis of the important achievements made in my country's development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, but also clear obstacles for basically realizing socialist modernization. This "window of time" is a "strengthening period" for consolidating and improving existing advantages, a "critical period" for breaking through key core technology bottlenecks, and an "improvement period" for making up for development shortcomings and weaknesses. Waiting and watching, and sticking to the rules, will not seize opportunities. We must further comprehensively deepen reform, boldly innovate, seize the initiative, and take the initiative.
The technological breakthroughs in emerging fields mark new tracks that industrial upgrading needs to seize; the demand signals transmitted by market changes guide the main points of attack for transformation and upgrading; the innovative cases explored at the grassroots level contain new paths that can be used to solve development problems. Practice has repeatedly proved that those who are good at decisively deploying when changes first appear and bravely opening the door when opportunities knock often stand out in the new round of development; while those who hesitate and act slowly will inevitably lag behind the times. Therefore, we must have a sense of urgency of "time waits for no one" and the action of "seizing every minute," accurately deploy in the most active places of innovation, and take the initiative in the most profound frontiers of change.
To grasp the window of time, we need not only courage but also resilience. The transformation of opportunities is not achieved overnight, and it will inevitably go through a process from starting to lay the foundation to accumulating strength. For example, in recent years, places such as Shenzhen (深圳) and Hefei (合肥) have shown strong development momentum in the field of innovation. This development momentum did not emerge suddenly, but is the result of the local area seizing opportunities and continuously promoting technological transformation and industrial upgrading through policy support, capital investment, and industrial layout. Opportunities often pass in a flash. If you hesitate and waver, and fail to grasp them firmly, it is equivalent to not grasping them, and you will miss good opportunities. Therefore, we must grasp what we are sure of to the end, implement it in detail, and achieve long-term success, even if we cannot get returns in a short period of time, we must not hesitate and waver. We must pay attention to the inherent stability and long-term growth of opportunities, and create fertile ground for the transformation of opportunities through systematic plans such as policies and measures, so as to transform the "window period" of development into a "golden period" for winning the future.
The river of time is rushing forward, and those who seize the "window of time" can stand at the forefront of the tide. Time waits for no one, opportunities wait for no one, and the development of undertakings waits for no one even more. Only with a sense of urgency of "can't wait," a sense of crisis of "can't slow down," and a sense of responsibility of "can't sit still," can we keenly capture opportunities, grasp the main contradictions, and take decisive actions, so as to firmly grasp the initiative of development, transform development advantages into competitive advantages, and transform shortcomings and weaknesses into reform springboards, and ultimately transform historical opportunities into surging development momentum.
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"Fengqiao Experience" has undergone more than 60 years of development, constantly keeping pace with the times, revitalizing, and carrying forward. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "We must fully recognize the great significance of the 'Fengqiao Experience', carry forward the fine traditions, adapt to the requirements of the times, and innovate methods of mass work" and "Adhere to and develop the 'Fengqiao Experience', adhere to and implement the Party's mass line." The "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party made strategic deployments for adhering to and developing the "Fengqiao Experience" in the new era. In recent years, with the rapid development of digital technologies represented by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, blockchain, and big data, digital technology has increasingly become an important force for empowering social governance. To adhere to and develop the "Fengqiao Experience" in the new era, an important aspect is to empower the innovative development of the "Fengqiao Experience" with digitalization, and to continuously explore new models and new paths for grassroots social governance, and improve the intelligence, scientificity, and precision of social governance.
Empowering the "Fengqiao Experience" in the new era with digitalization not only means technological innovation, but also means a change in social governance methods. The key is to realize the deep integration of new technologies and new methods of digital social governance with grassroots social governance. Its core advantages are mainly reflected in three aspects. First, it helps to better give play to the main role of the people. The essence of the "Fengqiao Experience" lies in mobilizing the masses and relying on the masses to solve problems at the grassroots level and resolve them in their infancy. The digital platform can collect public opinion data in real time, accurately perceive the demands of the masses, promote the masses to more actively participate in grassroots governance, and fully exert the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of the people. Second, it helps to optimize the governance mechanism of "contradictions not being turned over." By building an integrated social governance platform, a grid management system, etc., to achieve cross-departmental data sharing and linkage research and judgment, it helps to resolve conflicts and disputes in the earliest stage and smallest unit of social governance. Third, it helps to build a community of social governance. The digital platform can promote the coordination of government, society, and the market, promote the participation of multiple subjects in social governance, and help build a community of social governance where everyone is responsible, everyone fulfills their responsibilities, and everyone benefits.
To empower the "Fengqiao Experience" in the new era with digitalization, we must adhere to the Party's leadership as the foundation, source governance as the premise, multi-party co-governance as the basis, law-based governance as the guarantee, and people's livelihood services as the guidance, and accelerate the formation of a new pattern of modern grassroots social governance featuring joint construction, joint governance, and shared benefits.
Adhere to the Party's comprehensive leadership to ensure the correct direction of digital social governance. The Party's leadership is the political soul of the "Fengqiao Experience." It is necessary to establish and improve the Party committee's overall leadership mechanism for the digital platform to ensure that the Party's leadership runs through the entire process of platform design, operation, and optimization. Continue to promote the deep integration of "smart Party building" and grassroots social governance, and appropriately embed digital technology into the organizational life, member education, and service to the masses of grassroots Party organizations. Actively use emerging technologies such as the Internet and big data to innovate the content and methods of Party organization activities, promote "smart Party building," effectively transform Party building advantages into governance effectiveness, and improve the level of serving the masses with digitalization, networking, and intelligence. For example, Beijing (北京) continues to deepen the reform of accepting and handling complaints at the grassroots level under the leadership of Party building, using Party building to lead a "single needle" to connect the "thousands of threads" of urban governance, taking the demands of the masses as the governance goal, allowing the masses to participate in urban governance decision-making, and using the wisdom of the masses to solve conflicts and problems involving the interests of the masses, forming a vivid practice of practicing the "Fengqiao Experience" in the new era.
Promote source governance to achieve front-end shifting. The key to digital governance lies in strengthening "front-end early warning" to achieve source governance. Using digital technology and means, we can change from "responding after the event" to "early warning before the event" and reduce the pressure of grassroots governance from the source. Comprehensively integrate data resources from public service platforms such as the 12345 hotline and comprehensive management centers, use artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, develop intelligent risk prediction and early warning models, and realize early identification, intelligent research and judgment, and automatic early warning of social conflict risks. Establish an online and offline linkage prevention mechanism to ensure that early warning information from the digital platform can be automatically and accurately pushed to relevant responsible units and grassroots grid members, forming a closed-loop workflow of platform data, and resolving potential risks in their infancy. For example, Foshan (佛山), Guangdong Province (广东省), has built the "Foshan City Brain" intelligent hub, providing 114 basic capability supports, building 9 major monitoring projects such as gas and fire protection, and deploying 13,120 sets of sensors to implement 24-hour monitoring and early warning of risk points such as gas pipelines, promoting the transformation of "firefighting" governance to "fire prevention" governance.
Strengthen multi-party co-governance and build a new pattern of digital social governance. Multi-party co-governance is an important goal of empowering the "Fengqiao Experience" in the new era with digitalization. It is necessary to promote the dual-wheel drive of digitalization and grid management, promote the deep integration of "one network management" and grid management, and realize information interconnection and task coordination between governance subjects. Take the digital platform as a link, optimize the work mechanism of accepting and handling complaints, and realize the intelligent diversion, time-limited handling, and full supervision of various tasks by the platform. At the same time, by developing digital tools such as "casual shooting" and "online discussion hall," the mass work methods of the "Fengqiao Experience" are extended from offline to online, and a community of social governance is built with joint construction, joint governance, and shared benefits. For example, Zhuji (诸暨), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), has opened up digital applications such as "Urban Fengqiao" and urban grids and offline community deliberation platforms, strengthened online and offline collaborative linkage, and formed a new situation of smooth upward and downward communication, overall intelligent governance, and efficient collaboration.
Strengthen law-based governance and build a safety bottom line for digital social governance. The construction of the rule of law is an important guarantee for empowering the "Fengqiao Experience" in the new era with digitalization. It is necessary to improve relevant laws and regulations on digital governance, accelerate the research and formulation of standards and norms for data collection, sharing, opening, and application in grassroots social governance, and consolidate the legal foundation for digital governance. Strengthen data security and privacy protection to ensure that the digital platform maintains safe, stable, and efficient operation in the face of massive data and complex network environments. Establish a strict data classification and grading management system and security protection system, adopt advanced technical means to protect citizens' personal information and privacy, resolutely prevent data abuse and leakage, and ensure the safe and standardized application of data. For example, Pudong New Area (浦东新区) in Shanghai (上海) issued the "Several Regulations on the Management of Public Data Authorized Operation in Pudong New Area (Trial)," which regulates the management of public data authorized operation, promotes the development and utilization of public data, helps to ensure data security, and improves governance efficiency.
Highlight service orientation and enhance the temperature of digital social governance. The focus of adhering to and developing the "Fengqiao Experience" in the new era lies in serving the masses. It is necessary to rely on big data to accurately identify the needs of different groups and different regions, promote the transformation of the governance model from "people looking for services" to "services looking for people," and actively push personalized and customized services. Improve offline service channels, improve the bottom-line service mechanism, provide "digital feedback" and "aging-friendly" services for special groups such as the elderly and people with disabilities, achieve online and offline parallelism, make governance more humane, and let the achievements of digital civilization benefit more people. For example, Zhejiang Province's (浙江省) online government service platform "Zheliban" allows "data to run more and the masses to run less," deeply integrating into enterprise production and the daily life of the masses. It has gathered 3,638 applied government service items and more than 2,000 convenient services for the benefit of enterprises, and integrated more than 300 types of electronic licenses such as driver's licenses, driving licenses, and health insurance cards, which not only improves the efficiency of social governance, but also makes social governance warmer.
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The "Regulations on Ideological and Political Work of the Communist Party of China" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") are the first overarching, comprehensive, and fundamental regulations on ideological and political work in the history of our Party, and serve as the basic guideline for doing a good job in ideological and political work in the new era. Jiangxi (江西) is a red land full of red memories, and has a glorious history and fine traditions in ideological and political work. We must thoroughly study and implement the important expositions of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on ideological and political work and the spirit of his important speech during his inspection of Jiangxi (江西), profoundly understand the historical background, contemporary value, and practical significance of the promulgation of the "Regulations," vigorously inherit the red gene, promote fine traditions, earnestly do a good job in ideological and political work in the new era, and unite our efforts to write a Jiangxi (江西) chapter of Chinese-style modernization.
Ideological and political work is a significant advantage of Marxist political parties. When Marx (马克思) and Engels (恩格斯) guided the establishment of the proletarian party, they attached great importance to ideological education in the drafted party program and constitution. From Marx's (马克思) and Engels' (恩格斯) revelation of the essence of class consciousness and ideology to Lenin's (列宁) theoretical and practical exploration of the construction of the proletarian party, they always regarded ideological and political work as an extremely important task of party building. An important characteristic that distinguishes Marxist political parties from other political parties is their high degree of ideological unity and organizational discipline, and ideological and political work is the lifeline of their organizational cohesion and combat effectiveness. As a Marxist political party, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has always adhered to building the Party ideologically, strengthening and improving ideological and political work, so that the entire Party always maintains unified thinking, firm will, coordinated action, and strong combat effectiveness. The formulation and implementation of the "Regulations" is precisely the embodiment of this significant advantage in the era of institutionalization, which will surely make the Party's progressiveness and purity remain fresh and maintain the political nature of a Marxist political party.
Ideological and political work is our Party's magic weapon for overcoming difficulties. Looking back on the Party's more than a century of history, ideological and political work has always been our Party's fine tradition of leading the people to continuously win victories in revolution, construction, and reform. As early as the period of the New Democratic Revolution, Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) carried out the famous Sanwan Reorganization (三湾改编) in Yongxin County (永新县), Jiangxi (江西), creatively establishing "the branch on the company." During the Central Soviet Area period, our Party established the Soviet regime in Ruijin (瑞金), widely carried out ideological and political work, publicized and implemented the Party's policies and guidelines, and vigorously promoted the development of various revolutionary undertakings such as expanding the Red Army and supporting the front, and industrial and agricultural production. In the period of socialist revolution and construction, and the new period of reform and opening up and socialist modernization, ideological and political work has also played an important role. Entering the new era, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has taken ideological and political work as an important way to govern the Party and the country, creatively put forward a series of new ideas, new viewpoints, and new judgments, leading and ensuring that the Party and the country's various undertakings have achieved historic achievements and undergone historic changes. The "Regulations" profoundly condense this historical experience and elevate it to legal norms, so that this magic weapon can bloom with more brilliant contemporary brilliance in promoting the great cause.
Ideological and political work provides a strong spiritual impetus and a solid ideological and political guarantee for promoting Chinese-style modernization. The 20th National Congress of the Party clarified the central task of comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party made systematic arrangements for further comprehensively deepening reform and promoting Chinese-style modernization; the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party, focusing on promoting Chinese-style modernization, drew a grand blueprint for the next five years and proposed the main goals of economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. If we want to implement the strategic deployment made by the Party Central Committee and turn the blueprint of Chinese-style modernization into reality, the key lies in people, and it is very important to do a good job in the ideological and political work of people. At present, the world's century-old changes are accelerating, and Chinese-style modernization is facing many challenges, and uncertain and unpredictable factors are increasing, and it is urgently needed to unify thinking, build consensus, and gather strength through ideological and political work. Especially in the process of promoting reform and development, the pattern of interests is undergoing profound adjustments, and the social structure is undergoing profound changes, and we will inevitably encounter many practical difficulties and problems. We need to come up with powerful and effective measures to solve problems and do a good job in ideological and political work in accordance with the times and the situation, and mobilize the enthusiasm of all parties. The promulgation of the "Regulations" is precisely a key and fundamental institutional arrangement made by our Party based on the new historical orientation and in response to the new tasks and requirements facing ideological and political work, in order to ensure the smooth advancement of the cause of Chinese-style modernization.
The vitality of laws and regulations lies in their implementation. Jiangxi (江西) will conscientiously implement the "Regulations," give full play to its unique advantages of red resources, improve the work system, consolidate the foundation at the grassroots level, innovate methods and methods, pay attention to practical results, and strive to create a new situation in Jiangxi's (江西) ideological and political work.
Adhere to putting the use of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to strengthen the soul at the top of the list. Ideological and political work is to carry out construction in people's minds. In the ideological field, if Marxism does not go or does not occupy it, non-Marxist or even anti-Marxist things will inevitably occupy it. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is contemporary Chinese Marxism and 21st century Marxism. The "Regulations" closely focus on the primary task of "promoting the use of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to strengthen the soul" and make a series of provisions. We will adhere to and improve the "first topic" system, improve the study system of the theoretical learning center group of the Party Committee (Party Group), deeply implement the "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in Jiangxi (江西) Practice Research Project," and grasp theoretical learning and education and training at different levels and categories, guide Party members and cadres to systematically grasp the world view, methodology, and the position, viewpoint, and method that run through this important thought, and continuously enhance political identity, ideological identity, theoretical identity, and emotional identity. Theoretical publicity is an important way to make the Party's innovative theories meet the masses most widely and directly and enter their minds. We will further strengthen and make good use of the theoretical dissemination platform of the New Era Civilization Practice Center, the "Li Xiang Jiangxi (理响江西)" publicity cloud platform, and other platforms, and deeply carry out publicity activities that the masses like to hear and see, such as "Village Night Talks (乡村夜话)," "Happiness Roundtable Meetings (幸福圆桌会)," and "People's Workshop Meetings (百姓屋场会)," to promote the Party's innovative theories to deeply enter the hearts of the people and take root, and continuously consolidate the common ideological foundation for unity and struggle.
Adhere to taking ideal and belief education as the core, and guide cadres and the masses to be more firm and conscious in listening to the Party and following the Party. A country and a nation must have a common ideal and belief as a support to move forward with one heart and one mind. The "Regulations" clearly require strengthening ideal and belief education. Jiangxi (江西) is a red holy land, which has nurtured the great Jinggangshan Spirit (井冈山精神), Soviet Spirit (苏区精神), and Long March Spirit (长征精神), and countless revolutionary martyrs sleeping underground are monuments of ideals and beliefs. We will take the construction of a pilot zone for inheriting the red gene as an important starting point, make good use of red resources, promote the normalization and institutionalization of ideal and belief education, vigorously promote the spiritual pedigree of Chinese Communists with the great spirit of Party building as the source, deeply carry out publicity and education on socialism with Chinese characteristics, Chinese-style modernization, and the Chinese dream of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, so that the vast number of cadres and the masses can strengthen their faith and beliefs in inheriting the red blood. National spirit and the spirit of the times are the spiritual pillars of the Chinese nation's endless life and inheritance. We will vigorously promote the national spirit with patriotism as the core and the spirit of the times with reform and innovation as the core, strengthen patriotism, collectivism, and socialist education, solidly promote the "four histories" publicity and education with Party history as the focus, and guide the vast number of cadres and the masses to understand the major issues such as why the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) "can," why Marxism (马克思主义) "works," and why socialism with Chinese characteristics "is good," and always closely unite around the Party and gather under the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Adhere to implementing the people-centered concept throughout the entire process, and do a good job in ideological and political work in various fields by classifying and implementing policies. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that "ideological and political work is fundamentally the work of doing people's work." The "Regulations" take adhering to the people's position and being people-centered as one of the important principles that ideological and political work must follow, and in combination with the actual situation in various fields, make provisions on the goals and tasks of relevant ideological and political work. We will firmly establish the concept that the people's hearts are the greatest politics, accurately grasp the ideological dynamics and psychological characteristics of different social groups, and do a good job in ideological and political work by classifying and implementing policies, so as to better guide people, inspire people, unite people, and shape people. For example, strengthening ideological and political work in enterprises is an inherent requirement of enterprise modernization in the new era. We will carry forward the glorious tradition of the "Red Workers' Movement (红色工运)," carry out ideological and political work in combination with enterprise production, operation, and management, strengthen Party spirit education, purpose education, and warning education for leading cadres of state-owned enterprises, improve the ideological and political guidance mechanism for private economic figures, deepen the theme publicity and education of "Chinese Dream, Labor Beauty (中国梦·劳动美)," and better unite and unite the working masses and enhance the internal driving force and innovation vitality of enterprises. The comprehensive revitalization of the countryside requires both shaping and casting the soul. We will earnestly strengthen ideological and moral construction in rural areas, deeply implement the construction project of civilized rural customs, deepen the special action of changing customs and customs and civilized rural customs, comprehensively manage high-priced betrothal gifts, thin support and thick burial, and comprehensively improve the spiritual outlook of farmers. The question of what kind of people to train is the primary question of education. We will focus on the fundamental task of establishing morality and cultivating people, continue to deepen the comprehensive reform pilot zone of "Great Ideological and Political Class (大思政课)," accelerate the construction of a three-dimensional education system of "classroom + practice + network," promote the integrated construction of ideological and political education in primary and secondary schools and universities, and promote all-round, whole-process, and all-round education. The scale of new economic organizations, new social organizations, and new employment groups continues to expand, with a large number of employees and strong penetration. We will combine the Party building and mass work in emerging fields, use socialized, mass-based, and networked methods to carry out targeted learning and education; adhere to combining solving ideological problems with solving practical difficulties, accelerate the improvement of the social work liaison system, establish social work contact points in different industries and fields, deeply grasp the dynamics and demands of various groups, do a good job in ideological and political guidance and care services, and continuously enhance the Party's appeal, cohesion, and influence in emerging fields.
Adhere to putting the requirements of upholding integrity and innovation into practice, and enhance the appeal and effectiveness of ideological and political work. Ideological and political work can only maintain its vitality if it adapts to the characteristics of the times and continuously improves and innovates. Adhering to upholding integrity and innovation, and further innovating work concepts and measures, is an important part of promoting the implementation of the "Regulations." We will actively adapt to the profound social changes, follow the laws of ideological and political work, adhere to the combination of inheriting fine traditions and improving innovation, and promote the extension of ideological and political work from "invisible" to "visible." Culture has an important role in enlightening the mind and warming the heart. We will pay more attention to cultivating people with culture and educating people with culture, strengthen the protection and inheritance of Ganpo culture heritage, deeply implement the quality improvement project of literary and artistic works, improve the "Wenyun Ganpo (文韵赣鄱)" public cultural service system, and carry out cultural activities such as the Red Literary and Artistic Light Cavalry going to the grassroots level on a regular basis, so that the old revolutionary base areas can be infected and nourished in cultural enjoyment, and do ideological and political work silently. Strengthen the demonstration and leadership of advanced models, carefully organize the selection and publicity of moral models, "Role Models of the Times (时代楷模)," "New Era Ganpo Pioneers (新时代赣鄱先锋)," "Good People Around (身边好人)," etc., and continue to polish the "Jiangxi (江西) Good People Culture" brand, and drive and inspire people with the power of role models. Information technology is changing rapidly, and we will empower ideological and political work with new technologies, strengthen the innovation of communication technology and discourse methods, use new technologies such as VR/AR to expand platforms such as "Jiangxi News Client (江西新闻客户端)" and "Dajiang.com (大江网)," and further give full play to the role of the three-level integrated media centers at the provincial, municipal, and county levels, so that ideological and political work is more vivid, lively, and infectious.
Adhere to grasping the construction of the position and team in hand, and continuously consolidate the foundation and support of ideological and political work. The "Regulations" put forward clear requirements for the construction of the ideological and political work team and the construction of positions, platforms, and carriers. We will adapt to the requirements of the ideological and political work situation and tasks in the new era, establish a three-level linkage training mechanism for the ideological and political team at the provincial, municipal, and county levels, pay attention to the combination of full-time and part-time, equip and strengthen the backbone team of ideological and political work mainly composed of Party affairs cadres and publicity cadres, school ideological and political teachers and counselors, class teachers, political workers and mass cadres of government agencies and enterprises, and urban and rural community workers, enrich and optimize the part-time work team mainly composed of Party member cadres, school teachers, heroes and models, public figures, mediators, commentators, and representatives from all walks of life, develop and expand the Lei Feng (雷锋) volunteer service team, realize the dynamic management and accurate allocation of talent resources, and accelerate the creation of a high-quality ideological and political work team with firm political beliefs, proficient business skills, excellent work style, sufficient quantity, and reasonable structure. Pay attention to giving play to the leading role of leading cadres at all levels, urge them to grasp ideological and political work in their hands, solidly carry out publicity on the situation and policies, and timely clarify various specious remarks, noises, and noises, so that the new atmosphere is more abundant. Give full play to the active role of various democratic parties, non-party figures, and mass organizations, and encourage and support them to carry out ideological and political work for the vast number of members and the masses they contact, and maximize the mobilization of all positive factors. We will build and make good use of ideological and political education positions at all levels and types, accelerate the upgrading and transformation of public cultural facilities, promote the extension and tilt of resources to the grassroots level, and continuously improve the scientific, institutionalized, and standardized level of ideological and political work, so as to provide a strong guarantee for writing a Jiangxi (江西) chapter of Chinese-style modernization.
(The author is the Secretary of the Jiangxi (江西) Provincial Party Committee)
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A patch of green covers Huihuang Village (会篁村), Changtang Town (长塘镇), Shangyu District (上虞区), Shaoxing City (绍兴市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省). At the east end of the village stands a brand-new glass greenhouse, where orchids of various colors are in full bloom.
"Orchids are Huihuang Village's 'golden calling card' and also the prosperity flower for the people," said Luo Ligang (罗立刚), Secretary of the General Party Branch of Huihuang Village (会篁村党总支). Last year, more than 20% of the villagers relied on "orchid income," with an average increase of nearly 20,000 yuan per household.
In the past, the bamboo industry was the traditional pillar industry of Huihuang Village (会篁村). "Although bamboo shoots and bamboo were abundant, they usually didn't sell for good prices," said Luo Ligang (罗立刚). In recent years, Changtang Town (长塘镇) encouraged the development of the under-forest economy. After investigation and comparison, the village committee chose the "orchid economy." "Firstly, the conditions were suitable and there was a foundation. Secondly, it could avoid homogeneous competition."
In 2023, the "Bamboo Township Orchid Garden" (竹乡兰苑) common prosperity workshop project landed smoothly. Idle land in the village was used to build an orchid planting base, and the Shangyu Orchid Association (上虞兰花协会) was introduced to settle in. In the past two years, the association has conducted centralized training during key cultivation periods, which has been fully booked every time. "Only after learning did I realize that the 'traditional methods' of only focusing on watering and fertilizing were long outdated." Under the guidance of experts, villager Luo Zhida (罗志达) used scientific planting methods, which not only improved the survival rate of orchids but also improved their quality.
With the short board of planting technology filled, villagers can grow at least a hundred pots and up to thousands of pots. But a new problem arose - sales could not be increased. "We tried door-to-door sales and finding people to buy them, but they still wouldn't sell," said Luo Ligang (罗立刚). "It was hard work to grow them, but no one bought them, and the maintenance costs were high, so everyone was very worried."
On the other hand, the planting base contracted by the Shangyu Orchid Association (上虞兰花协会) had a constant stream of customers. Obviously, the orchid varieties were the same, and the quality was similar, so why was there such a big difference in sales? Luo Ligang (罗立刚) went to ask for advice. Fang Jianhua (方建华), president of the Shangyu Orchid Association (上虞兰花协会), enlightened him with a live broadcast - in less than two hours, the salesperson sold more than 40 pots, with revenue reaching several thousand yuan.
Luo Ligang (罗立刚) then realized that without knowing how to promote, even the best things would be difficult to sell. He began to lead the villagers in live broadcasts, thinking that he could smoothly solve the sales problem, but the data in the live broadcast room was dismal. "I squatted in the live broadcast room for a whole morning, and when I saw a few netizens come in, I didn't know what to say," villager Luo Weibing (罗伟炳) shook his head. Afterwards, everyone summarized and reflected that the villagers had not received professional training, and the live broadcast effect was not good.
Coincidentally, in recent years, many young people have returned to their hometowns to start businesses. Luo Ligang (罗立刚) plans to ask them for advice. On the one hand, the village committee has turned idle office resources into a maker center, renting it to young makers for free, and also providing a fully equipped live broadcast room. The only condition is to help the village sell orchids; on the other hand, the village has also invited professional lecturers to provide villagers with "hands-on" live broadcast teaching.
Luo Weibing (罗伟炳) studied very hard, starting with shooting short video clips, which reduced the sense of restraint during live broadcasts. Recording orchids and telling stories about the countryside, the live broadcast room attracted a large number of netizens to approach Huihuang Village (会篁村). "I post a video every few days, hang up the 'small yellow car', and then divert traffic to the live broadcast room. I can sell hundreds of pots of orchids a year, increasing my income by nearly 70,000 yuan," Luo Weibing (罗伟炳) took advantage of the situation to expand the scale of orchid planting and became one of the largest growers in the village.
Good news also came from the young entrepreneurs who returned to their hometowns. "I sell orchids and agricultural products in the live broadcast room, and the sales are very good," said Luo Huidi (罗慧娣), an agricultural entrepreneur with the online name "Duoduo" (多多), smiling. Now her live broadcast popularity can be stabilized at several hundred people per session.
"Growing orchids can really lead to prosperity!" With the successful examples of fellow villagers, more villagers want to join, and the local orchid industry is also developing towards large-scale development. At the beginning of this year, the second phase of the "Bamboo Township Orchid Garden" (竹乡兰苑) common prosperity workshop project was completed. The village has added an orchid industry building and an exhibition and sales center, and has used orchid photography art exhibitions, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, and other activities to enhance the cultural added value and market competitiveness of Huihuang Village (会篁村) orchids.
Now, the third phase of the "Bamboo Township Orchid Garden" (竹乡兰苑) common prosperity workshop project is about to start. The village plans to build another 30-mu orchid planting greenhouse, equipped with intelligent temperature control and precision irrigation systems, and open it to villagers for contract planting.
Return to TopThe installation of supporting facilities and indoor and outdoor decoration at the centralized resettlement sites for post-mountain flood disaster reconstruction in Yuzhong County (榆中县), Lanzhou City (兰州市), Gansu Province (甘肃省) has been basically completed. Unit-by-unit acceptance is underway, and the affected people are moving into their new homes one after another, starting a new life. In early August this year, Yuzhong County (榆中县) suffered continuous heavy rainfall, triggering mountain floods that caused serious damage to some houses, roads and other infrastructure. According to the post-disaster reconstruction plan, the local government quickly promoted the construction of six centralized resettlement sites for post-disaster reconstruction, resettling a total of 325 households affected by the disaster.
The picture shows on December 1, in the centralized resettlement site of Malian Beach Village (马莲滩村), Mapo Township (马坡乡), Yuzhong County (榆中县), villager Zhang Zhengqi (张争琦) (front) pasting couplets on the gate of his new home.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Bin (陈斌) photo
Return to TopAccording to a report from our newspaper on December 2nd in Beijing (北京) (Reporters Wang Zhou (王洲) and Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)), the newly revised "Beijing (北京市) Non-Motor Vehicle Management Regulations" was approved by the 20th meeting of the 16th Beijing (北京市) Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee and will be implemented on May 1st next year. This revision incorporates vehicle safety, traffic safety, and fire safety requirements throughout, providing a more comprehensive and detailed legal basis for the management of non-motor vehicles in Beijing (北京).
Ensuring road traffic safety is the focus of this revision. The "Regulations" stipulate that drivers and passengers of electric bicycles should wear helmets that meet national standards and have undergone mandatory product certification. Violations may result in a warning or a fine of between 10 and 50 yuan. "Wearing a helmet" has been elevated from a recommended clause to a mandatory legal obligation. The "Regulations" prohibit the replacement of motors and batteries that do not meet national standards, as well as the unauthorized modification and installation of vehicle canopies, seats, and lighting devices, and the removal or alteration of speed limit devices. The "Regulations" prohibit dangerous driving behaviors such as taking both hands off the handlebars or holding objects in hands, browsing electronic devices, and holding a phone to make calls. It clarifies that one should dismount and push the bicycle when crossing pedestrian crossings, overpasses, and underground passages. At the same time, the age for carrying minors has been further relaxed, changing from the previous "electric bicycles can carry one child under the age of 12" to "can carry one minor under the age of 16."
To solve the parking problem, the "Regulations" require that new stations, hospitals, shopping malls, schools, and other public buildings, public places, and residential areas should be equipped with non-motor vehicle parking facilities, and they should be designed, constructed, inspected, and delivered for use simultaneously with the main project. For existing facilities that cannot meet the demand, they should be renovated, expanded, or temporary parking areas should be set up in a timely manner.
Return to TopIn recent years, Qinggang County (青冈县), Suihua City (绥化市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), has actively explored a new path for bottom-line training of rural Party organizations, focusing on the education and training needs of farmer Party members. Taking the County Party School as the main base, it has built 5 fully functional and well-equipped township Party schools and 50 village (community) teaching sites, constructing a "1+5+N" Party member education and training system covering the county, township, and village levels. This allows farmer Party members to participate in education and training "at their doorstep," injecting strong momentum into rural development.
In order to ensure that the training truly meets the learning needs of farmer Party members, Qinggang County (青冈县) focuses on six key groups, including village Party branch secretaries, young farmer Party members, and mobile Party members, implementing a "customized menu" training approach. The County Party Committee Organization Department (县委组织部) collects learning needs from farmer Party members every month, selecting 177 backbones from the County Party School, business backbones from county-level departments, rural Party member leaders in getting rich, and outstanding village Party branch secretaries to form a training teacher team, creating 76 high-quality courses to ensure that farmer Party members can learn what they should and want to learn.
Not only that, Qinggang County (青冈县) also breaks through the limitations of traditional indoor classrooms, deeply exploring resources such as ecological endowments, human history, and industrial foundations. On the basis of village-level teaching sites, it has built 32 on-site teaching sites covering demonstration parks, planting bases, breeding communities, and red education bases, promoting farmer Party member education from classroom indoctrination to practical research and study.
In order to improve the quality and effectiveness of on-site teaching, Qinggang County (青冈县) has established a "professional explanation + real-time Q&A + on-site discussion" model. It collects needs before training, reserves interactive time for Q&A during training, and organizes discussions combining with practice after training, making up for the shortcomings of insufficient interaction in Party member education. Since the beginning of this year, it has organized Party members to study at on-site teaching sites 8 times, answering more than 130 questions about industrial development, making farmer Party member learning more down-to-earth and more effective.
Next, Qinggang County (青冈县) will further leverage the role of the "1+5+N" Party member education and training base, build a county-level Rural Revitalization College, continue to strengthen the management of farmer Party member education and training, and take practical actions to help the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, injecting inexhaustible impetus into the growth of farmer Party members and rural development.
Data source: Qinggang County Party Committee Organization Department (中共青冈县委组织部)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 肖家鑫 王 者
Inside the studio, actors wear motion capture suits, and over 100 infrared capture cameras quickly record their movements; on the sidelines, animations are generated in real-time on the screen, with the "transformed" actors rendered together with the scene... In Studio 5 of the Oriental Movie Metropolis Film Industry Park (东方影都影视产业园) in Qingdao West Coast New Area (青岛西海岸新区), Shandong (山东), the movie "The Wandering Earth 3" (流浪地球3) is being filmed at full speed.
"The Wandering Earth" (流浪地球), "Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms" (封神三部曲), "Home Coming" (万里归途), and other domestic blockbusters have been filmed or produced here. Why do film crews choose to come to Oriental Movie Metropolis (东方影都)? Here, relying on hardcore equipment, even without leaving the "studio," it is possible to achieve a full-chain industrial film production from script pre-visualization and shooting to post-production.
In 2020, the film virtualization production platform in Studio 5 of the Oriental Movie Metropolis Film Industry Park (东方影都影视产业园) was put into use. This studio, covering an area of 2,000 square meters, integrates seven major modules, including a motion capture system, a three-dimensional scanning system, and a real-time rendering system, making it one of the most functional digital virtual studios in China.
Taking the motion capture system as an example, hundreds of various motion capture photography equipment are installed in the studio, which are often used for virtual shooting in movies and TV series. "It saves nearly 40% of post-production time, and the shooting efficiency of space scenes is significantly improved," said Guo Fan (郭帆), director of "The Wandering Earth" (流浪地球) series. Through digital technology, actors can intuitively see virtual scenes, making performances more precise.
The film virtualization production platform has also introduced a micrometer-level ultra-high precision facial scanning system—the "Dome Light Field"—to improve the accuracy and efficiency of "digital human" modeling.
Attracting a large number of film and television crews to "settle down" also requires complete supporting facilities.
The Oriental Movie Metropolis Film Industry Park (东方影都影视产业园) covers an area of 1.7 million square meters and has 40 international standard studios and 32 set construction workshops. The construction area of the studios and the size of the individual studios have reached international standards.
The location configuration between the studios is reasonable, which can fully guarantee the efficiency of scene transition shooting. "The studios are adjacent to the set construction workshops, arranged in a 1:1 group layout, so staff can communicate at a closer distance," said Yu Qiubei (于秋贝), technical director of Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis Film Industry Park (青岛东方影都影视产业园). This reduces the communication costs caused by the shooting location being too far from the set construction location, improving work efficiency.
Inside the park, the international first-class film underwater production center is eye-catching. The production center is not only equipped with a world-leading underwater constant temperature studio, but also has a large outdoor shooting pool and a professional blue screen. The 1,300-cubic-meter pool and the constant temperature environment of 32 degrees Celsius can better support actors in making more flexible, expressive movements underwater, meeting different shooting needs. Movies such as "Assassin in Red" (刺杀小说家) and "Operation Red Sea" (蛟龙行动) have been filmed in the underwater production center.
Relying on the Oriental Movie Metropolis Film Industry Park (东方影都影视产业园), Qingdao (青岛) has established the Oriental Movie Metropolis (东方影都), a film industry complex with a total construction area of 5.4 million square meters and film and television culture as its main content. As of now, Oriental Movie Metropolis (东方影都) covers nearly 1,200 film and television companies, has served more than 700 film and television works, variety shows, and large-scale events, driving the scale of film and television and related industries to exceed 10 billion yuan.
A mature film industry park is continuously releasing industrial agglomeration effects.
Walking through the various set construction workshops, and entering a certain special effects studio, on the display stand, a bionic mechanical dog is particularly eye-catching.
With a light touch of the remote control, the mechanical dog immediately "came to life," its mouth opening and closing, its brow bones tightening... Wang Ke (王科), general manager of the special effects studio, introduced that in order to make the animal characters in the movie more realistic, the bionic mechanical dog is made of flexible silicone and equipped with an advanced control system. After hundreds of adjustments, the final effect is satisfactory.
Walking inside the studio, CNC machine tools, 3D printers, laser engraving and other processing equipment are readily available, resembling a small production workshop. Many special props in movies are designed and made here.
In 2022, Wang Ke (王科) moved the studio from Beijing (北京) to Qingdao (青岛). The studio has provided services to film crews such as "The Wandering Earth" (流浪地球) series and "Moon Man" (独行月球). By settling in Oriental Movie Metropolis (东方影都), he values the industrial agglomeration effect here.
"Oriental Movie Metropolis (东方影都) gathers film crews of science fiction and fantasy themes, and our studio focuses on the design and production of special props such as mechas and bionic machinery," Wang Ke (王科) introduced. "The props produced here can be directly applied to the shooting in the adjacent film studio." Today, Qingdao West Coast New Area (青岛西海岸新区) has more than a thousand upstream and downstream film and television cultural enterprises settled, covering the entire process of film and television production.
The healthy development of the industry cannot be separated from meticulous service.
Qingdao West Coast New Area Film and Television Industry Development Center (青岛西海岸新区影视产业发展中心) has built a one-stop public service platform including an offline service hall and an online service platform, providing enterprises and film crews with 34 supporting services such as policy consultation and shooting production.
Since the beginning of this year, Qingdao West Coast New Area Film and Television Industry Development Center (青岛西海岸新区影视产业发展中心) has guaranteed the shooting work of more than 200 film crews in Oriental Movie Metropolis (东方影都). "In the future, we will continue to promote the acceleration of the digital film capital, attract more film crews to come to shoot, and help the prosperity and development of China's film and television industry," said Zhao Fang (赵芳), director of Qingdao West Coast New Area Film and Television Industry Development Center (青岛西海岸新区影视产业发展中心).
New Cultural Formats
New cultural formats refer to cultural industry forms characterized by technology empowerment, cross-border integration, and experience orientation. It reconstructs the entire chain of cultural production, dissemination, and consumption through new carriers, new scenes, and new experiences to meet users' diversified and personalized consumption needs.
To empower the accelerated development of new cultural formats, technology is key. It is necessary to increase investment in the research and development of core technologies in the cultural industry and build a collaborative innovation mechanism for cultural and technological research and development. Cross-field cooperation in multi-format integration also needs to strengthen policy support and standard construction, so as to improve the standardization level of the cultural market and protect cultural innovation achievements and the innovation motivation of cultural enterprises.
--Tan Dake (谭大珂), Dean of the School of Film, Shandong University of Arts (山东艺术学院)
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This is an extremely imaginative "report card": a film and television industry complex that attracts nearly 1,200 enterprises, driving the scale of the film and television and related industries to exceed 10 billion yuan.
The huge agglomeration effect releases amazing economic benefits, making people marvel at the broad prospects of the new cultural formats.
Appearing multiple times in the "Government Work Report" and written into the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal... Why is the "new cultural format" attracting so much attention? Let's start with the "algorithm" behind it.
The addition of cross-border integration. Cultural resources are also development advantages. Riding the technological wave of big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, new formats such as "culture + technology," "culture + tourism," and "culture + consumption" are booming. A plus sign opens up new ideas for cultural continuation and development, and creates new scenarios for technology empowerment and industrial integration.
The subtraction of eliminating barriers. How to achieve the maximum conversion of cultural resources? Institutional barriers must be "subtracted": improve the policy system for intellectual property protection, industrial collaboration, etc., and break the fragmented cultural industry pattern. Cultural elements must be "moved": the boundaries of cultural expo, performing arts, and tourism are constantly disappearing, and creativity is reorganized and presented in a larger field, shaping cultural IP and forming a brand effect.
The multiplication of stimulating kinetic energy. From the cultural expo craze to rural tourism, from the *Ne Zha* series to *Black Myth: Wukong*, new cultural formats not only give birth to new occupations and new tracks, but also enhance the competitiveness of the cultural industry. Taking culture as a fulcrum, new cultural formats release considerable multiplier effects and become a new lever to leverage high-quality economic development.
We look forward to more unique new cultural formats that enrich the spiritual life of the public and add vivid footnotes to humanistic economics.
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Unmanned aerial vehicle pilots, intelligent connected vehicle assembly, debugging, and maintenance personnel, industrial vision system operation and maintenance personnel... At the 3rd National Skills Competition held this year, new vocational skills talents appeared, refreshing people's understanding of vocational education. At the same time, the fact that some university graduates are returning to vocational schools to "reforge" a skill has also attracted attention.
The "Opinions on Promoting the High-Quality Development of Modern Vocational Education" issued by the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中办) and the General Office of the State Council (国办) proposed that by 2035, the overall level of vocational education should enter the forefront of the world, and a skill-based society should be basically built. So, how can vocational education be made more attractive?
Vocational education should be "worth learning." The quality of vocational education should be judged by whether the talents cultivated can keep up with social needs. Vocational education institutions must work hard to improve their teaching quality in every possible way. Taking industry-education integration as an example, the experience explored by vocational colleges in long-term school running focuses on implementation, refinement, and dynamic adjustment, such as how to choose the "orders" for order-based training, and how "dual-teacher" teachers can teach students according to their aptitude. "New content" is the key to "gold content."
Vocational education should be "promising." China's vocational education was once plagued by the "dead end" problem of junior college diplomas. In addition, affected by traditional concepts, some vocational education graduates were "treated differently" in the job search process. In recent years, vocational education has gradually built a connected training system of "secondary vocational-higher vocational college-vocational undergraduate-graduate student," breaking the "academic ceiling" of vocational colleges and effectively enhancing its attractiveness and competitiveness.
It should be seen that vocational education is increasingly becoming a pragmatic choice for many people to cope with changes in the job market and an important way to realize personal value. From practice, there are many cases of vocational education graduates achieving a "reversal" with a skill. Wu Canhui (吴灿辉), a graduate of Hunan Railway Vocational and Technical College (湖南铁道职业技术学院), has been focusing on the field of motor testing for many years and has more than 30 invention patents. Zheng Qiyuan (郑棋元), a graduate of Yunnan Technician College (云南技师学院), won the championship in the 45th WorldSkills Competition, achieving a "zero" breakthrough for Chinese players in the mobile robot project gold medal. As long as vocational school graduates find their life positioning, work hard, and cultivate their expertise, they can get the opportunity to shine in life.
Vocational education should be "promising." The "Outline for Building a Powerful Education Country (2024-2035)" proposes: implementing the main responsibility of local governments for the overall development of vocational education; promoting qualified regions to sink higher vocational education resources to cities and counties; implementing the "New Eight-Level Worker" system to improve the salary level of skilled personnel on the front line of production and service, etc. These measures respond to the current pain points in the development of vocational education and are promising. In the future, the international competitiveness of China's vocational education will also continue to improve. Vocational colleges in Xinjiang (新疆) have achieved initial results through the "Silk Road Vocational Education Alliance" in carrying out joint school running with some countries in characteristic fields such as energy and chemical industry, and modern agriculture and animal husbandry.
In short, to enhance the attractiveness of vocational education, it is necessary to shift from focusing on a single skill to promoting the all-round development of people, so that vocational education can truly be "worth learning, promising, and promising," in order to provide important support for industrial upgrading and people's livelihood security.
(The author is a doctoral student at the School of Economics and Management, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学))
Return to TopThe Shanghai (上海) headquarters of this newspaper, December 2nd (Reporter Cao Lingjuan (曹玲娟)) On December 1st, the Shanghai Theatre Academy (上海戏剧学院) held a high-quality development conference celebrating its 80th anniversary. On the same day, activities such as the opening ceremony of the "Shanghai Theatre Academy (上海戏剧学院) 80th Anniversary Art Exhibition" and "Our Stage - Shanghai Theatre Academy (上海戏剧学院) 80th Anniversary Performance" were carried out successively.
The Shanghai Theatre Academy (上海戏剧学院), formerly the Shanghai Municipal Experimental Theatre School (上海市立实验戏剧学校), has been rooted in Shanghai (上海) and serving the whole country for 80 years since its establishment. It has cultivated a large number of outstanding artistic talents and achieved accomplishments in artistic fields such as drama, opera, film and television, fine arts, and dance, contributing to the development of higher art education in China and promoting the prosperous development of socialist culture.
Before the anniversary, the Shanghai Theatre Academy (上海戏剧学院) was approved as one of the second batch of Ministry of Education (教育部) Philosophy and Social Science Laboratories and the National Data Bureau (国家数据局) industry high-quality data set construction pilot units. At the high-quality development conference celebrating the 80th anniversary of the school, the unveiling ceremony was officially held.
Return to TopOn the banks of the Min River (闽江), the Meixi River (梅溪) flows gently. In recent years, Minqing County (闽清县), Fuzhou City (福州市), Fujian Province (福建省), has taken the "four-wheel drive" special action of guaranteeing the bottom line, promoting development, benefiting people's livelihoods, and seeking innovation as its starting point, and has cultivated deeply in the fields of agriculture, culture, and tourism, so that the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside has both "industrial depth" and "ecological temperature."
Specialty agriculture supports the "main beam" of enriching the people. Minqing County (闽清县) focuses on the construction of "six ten-thousand-mu" agricultural product advantageous areas, turning small olives into a "golden industry." As of now, the total output value of the entire industrial chain has exceeded 4 billion yuan. The construction of five major characteristic agricultural industrial parks is accelerating, promoting the upgrading of agriculture from "single output" to "whole industrial chain." Tazhuang Town (塔庄镇) was selected as a national agricultural industry strong town, and villagers enjoy industrial dividends at their doorsteps.
Cultural and tourism integration activates the "popularity" of the countryside. Minqing County (闽清县) carefully creates 27 high-quality tourist routes such as flower viewing, spring outings, gourmet food, and hot springs, and has continuously held seven Minqing Rhododendron Flower Sea International Mountain Hiking and Cross-country Races. The brand influence of "Min's Blessed Land, Qingyun Landscape (闽之福地 清韵山水)" continues to rise. The deep integration of Min-Taiwan rural construction and rural innovation has created the well-known Xionjiang Floating Park (雄江漂浮公园). The "Li Yue Minqing (礼乐闽清) · Village Tones of Nature" Minqing Village Singing Competition has an exposure of over 30 million on the entire network, and the vitality of the rural night economy and traditional culture is bursting forth.
Ecological water management paints a "picture scroll" of clear waters. Minqing County (闽清县) deepens the special action of "Protecting the Mother River—Meixi River (梅溪) Water Quality Improvement Year," promotes the modernization of the basin governance system and governance capabilities, and the water environment quality of the Meixi River (梅溪) has been significantly improved. The water quality of the entire area has stably reached the Class II standard, realizing the clear water and green banks, smooth rivers and beautiful scenery of the Meixi River (梅溪). At the same time, the country's first cross-strait integrated soil and water conservation ecological product value transformation transaction landed in Minqing (闽清), realizing a virtuous cycle of "ecological value-added—industrial feedback."
Today's Minqing (闽清) sees the quality and efficiency of the agricultural industry improved, and the integration of culture and tourism is full of highlights. In the "2024 Fujian Province Rural Revitalization Heat Index" evaluation, the comprehensive index ranks among the top ten in the province. This vibrant land is exploring new paths for county economic development through the practice of agricultural, cultural, and tourism integration, and writing a new chapter in the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside with industrial prosperity, ecological beauty, and people's wealth.
Data source: Publicity Department of the Minqing County (闽清县) Committee of the Communist Party of China.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姚雪青 窦瀚洋 李 蕊 郑洋洋
Professional and high-quality care service supply is the basic guarantee for the implementation of the long-term care insurance (hereinafter referred to as "long-term care insurance") policy. It is also an important support to meet the professional and standardized care service needs of the disabled population. The more solid the service system is built, the more powerful the long-term care insurance will be in protecting the disabled population.
After nearly 10 years of pilot projects, the various rules and details of the long-term care insurance are becoming increasingly perfect. Which institutions are engaged in long-term care insurance services? What is the status of the long-term care insurance talent team? How is the industry regulated? Our reporter conducted interviews.
Cultivating Professional Care Institutions
"Is Old Qiao at home?" Early in the morning, Ji Xiuhong, a rural doctor from the Jiaolai Street Health Center in Jiaozhou (胶州), Qingdao (青岛) City, Shandong (山东) Province, stationed in Nandinzi Village (南顶子村), came to visit Qiao Jixiang (乔吉祥), a villager who has been bedridden for a long time due to osteoarthropathy and diabetes. In addition to being a rural doctor, Ji Xiuhong is also a long-term care insurance policy propagandist in the village, contributing to the promotion of long-term care insurance at the grassroots level.
In addition to actively cultivating professional and high-quality designated long-term care service institutions, Qingdao (青岛) City also leverages the advantages of primary medical institutions and township health centers to extend long-term care insurance care services to streets, communities, and villages. At present, Qingdao (青岛) City has 888 designated long-term care service institutions, including 500 in the main urban area and 388 in suburban and rural areas. Nearly 90% can provide home-based services, allowing the disabled population to enjoy professional and convenient services in a familiar environment.
"Long-term care insurance saves real money for the elderly in nursing homes and improves their happiness in life," said Liu Jianli (刘建丽), director of a nursing home in Ningbo (宁波) City, Zhejiang (浙江) Province, who has witnessed the development of long-term care insurance services in Ningbo (宁波).
According to the relevant person in charge of the Pharmaceutical Service Management Office of the Ningbo (宁波) Municipal Medical Insurance Bureau, Ningbo (宁波) has made clear access requirements for the main bodies providing long-term care insurance services. Secondary and below medical insurance designated medical institutions or elderly care institutions can undertake institutional care services; home care institutions implement two-level management according to the service undertaking scope, namely districts (counties, cities) and streets (towns). Ningbo (宁波) adheres to the concept of providing professional nursing services and has established a standardized agreement management mechanism. At present, there are 359 designated nursing institutions in the city, including two major categories: home care and institutional care.
Jincheng (晋城) City Chengqu Geriatric Center (晋城市城区颐养中心) in Shanxi (山西) Province is one of the 47 long-term care insurance access designated nursing institutions in Jincheng (晋城) City, and a total of 45 elderly people enjoy long-term care insurance benefits. In recent years, Jincheng (晋城) City has issued and revised the "Jincheng (晋城) City Long-term Care Insurance Designated Nursing Institution Management Measures," proposing that designated medical institutions, elderly care institutions, welfare homes, and nursing homes can apply for long-term care insurance designated institutional care services and home care services. "The measures stipulate the institution's basic hardware facilities, number of beds, number and proportion of personnel, management system, and information system," said Wang Jin (王劲), deputy director of the Jincheng (晋城) City Medical Insurance Bureau.
What if many disabled elderly people suffer from diseases and encounter emergencies? "We have signed a cooperation agreement with the nearby Jincheng (晋城) City Orthopedic Hospital, and if the elderly have a sudden illness, they will be given first aid through the green channel," said Wang Jun'e (王君娥), director of the Jincheng (晋城) City Chengqu Geriatric Center (晋城市城区颐养中心).
Building a High-Quality Nursing Team
Strengthening the construction of a care service talent team is an important starting point for implementing long-term care insurance service guarantees.
At 6 a.m., in Haishu District (海曙区), Ningbo (宁波) City, long-term care insurance caregiver Jiang Jianli (姜建丽) knocked on the door of her service recipient Grandpa Zhang's (张) home on time. After completing a series of tasks such as wiping and feeding, she rushed to the next home without stopping. At 8:15 a.m., she accompanied Grandpa Wang (王) for rehabilitation training; at 10:30 a.m., she fed Grandma Liu (刘)... Jiang Jianli's (姜建丽) work record book is full of various arrangements.
Jiang Jianli's (姜建丽) professional skills benefit from the systematic nursing training system established in Ningbo (宁波) City. In addition to the pre-job training and daily training conducted by various institutions, medical insurance departments at all levels also organize various skills training and competitions to continuously improve the service level of nursing staff.
According to statistics, Ningbo (宁波) has more than 7,600 long-term care insurance caregivers, who shuttle through the streets of the city to provide professional care for the disabled.
"Being needed by the elderly and bringing happiness to the elderly allows me to realize my own value." Du Lin (杜霖), a post-95s caregiver, participated in the Nanjing (南京) City Long-term Care Insurance Nursing Skills Competition in Jiangsu (江苏) Province, increasing her skills in the competition. According to the relevant person in charge of the Nanjing (南京) Municipal Medical Insurance Bureau, the purpose of holding skills competitions is to promote learning through competition and promote training through competition, to build a high-quality nursing talent team and bring high-quality services to the disabled. At present, the number of care service personnel in Nanjing (南京) City is 8,765, and more and more professionals are investing in the elderly care service field.
Wang Shuqing (王淑清) and Wu Yongqi (吴永启), who live in Jimo District (即墨区), Qingdao (青岛) City, are both long-term care insurance nursing staff. They have served a total of 104 home-based disabled elderly people. "We can serve more elderly people with professional skills, and our income has also increased, so we are very motivated," said Wang Shuqing (王淑清).
In order to ensure the quality of long-term care insurance service supply, Qingdao (青岛) City is accelerating the construction of a care service team by establishing a caregiver training mechanism and expanding training channels. At present, there are a total of 15,300 long-term care insurance service personnel registered in Qingdao (青岛) City, and nursing staff account for nearly half, becoming the main force of the care service team.
In 2024, China (中国) released the first national occupational standard for long-term care workers. Qingdao (青岛) is actively promoting the occupational skills training and certification of long-term care workers, encouraging caregivers to work with certificates, and guiding designated institutions and service personnel to actively participate in the training of long-term care workers through assessment incentives and agreement constraint clauses. At present, more than 3,000 people in the city have completed the training, and the level of long-term care insurance care services has been improved.
Currently, many places are facing problems such as the aging of long-term care insurance nursing staff and large gaps. In the Jincheng (晋城) City Chengqu Geriatric Center (晋城市城区颐养中心), most of the nursing staff are over 45 years old. "At present, there are more than 1,200 nursing staff in the city. After the long-term care insurance system is expanded to urban and rural residents, there are about 8,000 severely disabled people, and the scale of nursing staff still needs to be further expanded," said Wang Jin (王劲).
Multi-Measures to Supervise Operating Institutions
Long-term care insurance services have the characteristics of dispersion, concealment, and personalization, and require the use of systematic thinking to grasp supervision.
Jincheng (晋城) City ensures the stable operation of the long-term care insurance system through agreement management, year-end assessment, and special funds for special purposes. Wang Jin (王劲) introduced that the long-term care insurance operating institution signs an agreement with the designated institution every year. The designated institution only charges the elderly's self-paid portion of the fees, and the monthly insurance reimbursement fees are regularly allocated to the designated institution's account. At the same time, the operating institution will conduct spot checks on the service content of the designated institution, solicit the opinions of the service recipients, conduct year-end assessments of the service quality, and the agreement will not be renewed if the assessment is unqualified.
"We allocate 90% of the reimbursable expenses to the designated institutions every month, and the balance will be allocated in one lump sum to institutions with an assessment score of 90 or more at the end of the year. If it is below 90 points, a corresponding proportion will be deducted to urge the institutions to improve service quality," said Li Qian (李倩), the person in charge of the Jincheng (晋城) Company of PICC Property and Casualty, the long-term care insurance operating institution.
How to supervise the long-term care insurance operating institution? "The insurance funds are deposited in a special account supervised by the finance department, and are applied for and approved for allocation every quarter, and then we allocate them to the insurance operating institution. Every year, we also audit the account to ensure that the funds are used for special purposes," said Wang Jin (王劲).
Qingdao (青岛) City gradually establishes a multi-dimensional supervision mechanism through strengthening assessment supervision, service supervision, and intelligent supervision to effectively ensure the safe use of long-term care insurance funds.
In terms of service supervision, Qingdao (青岛) City has built a long-term care insurance intelligent monitoring system, using electronic fences and biometric technology to incorporate the entire service chain, such as service radius, service duration, service items, and fee settlement, into intelligent supervision, realizing real-time early warning of abnormal services and intelligent screening of abnormal settlements. At the same time, strengthen inter-departmental collaboration to achieve data sharing between medical insurance and human resources and social security, civil affairs, transportation, and other departments, combine the medical behavior and travel record data of the disabled population, accurately portray the people who enjoy the benefits, analyze according to scenario comparison, screen out non-compliant behaviors, generate suspicious analysis reports, and focus on verification and processing.
In daily management, Qingdao (青岛) establishes a dynamic management mechanism for designated long-term care service institutions, conducts inspections on the implementation of policies, performance of agreements, fee settlement, and standardized services of designated nursing institutions through on-site audits, spot checks, door-to-door visits, and intelligent monitoring, and handles violations of laws and regulations in accordance with the law, regulations, and agreements, and has "zero tolerance" for fraudulent acts of obtaining long-term care funds.
This issue is coordinated by: Cheng Chen (程晨) Min Fangzheng (闵方正)
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Long-term care insurance, as a system to protect the disabled, relies on the coordinated efforts of service supply, talent support, and regulatory safeguards to achieve effective implementation. Practical examples from Jincheng (晋城) in Shanxi (山西), Nanjing (南京) in Jiangsu (江苏), Ningbo (宁波) in Zhejiang (浙江), and Qingdao (青岛) in Shandong (山东) vividly demonstrate the important role played by supply, talent, and regulation in the implementation of the system, confirming the logic that a good system requires multi-dimensional coordination.
Expanding service supply is the foundation for the implementation of the system. Qingdao (青岛) integrates resources from primary healthcare institutions and extends services to rural areas, with nearly 90% of institutions able to provide home-based services; Ningbo (宁波) clarifies institutional access requirements and establishes a two-level management system at the district/county and street levels; Jincheng (晋城) promotes linkage between designated institutions and hospitals, with specific requirements in terms of hardware, number of beds, number of personnel, systems, etc. All three cities have solved the problem of service accessibility through diversified supply. By providing sufficient and standardized service carriers and continuously improving the supply network, the disabled can feel the warmth of the policy.
Strengthening the construction of talent teams is the key to the implementation of the system. Ningbo (宁波) cultivates professional caregivers through systematic training and skills competitions; Qingdao (青岛) promotes the professional certification of long-term care workers, attracting young people to join, and strives to solve the dilemma of "no one wants to do it, and those who do can't do it well"; Nanjing (南京) has formed a characteristic talent cultivation model through promoting learning and training through competitions. However, the problems of aging caregivers and large personnel gaps in some areas also remind us that we need to further improve the salary incentive and career development system to make caregiving positions attractive and promising.
Strengthening full-chain supervision is the guarantee for the implementation of the system. Jincheng (晋城) has launched an agreement management and year-end assessment mechanism, ensuring that long-term care insurance funds are used effectively and services are implemented in detail through technological empowerment and process constraints; Qingdao (青岛) has built a multi-level regulatory system through the establishment of intelligent monitoring systems and other measures. The decentralized and secretive nature of long-term care insurance services determines that supervision must be fully exerted throughout the process. By empowering technology, constraining mechanisms, and supervising the masses, we can safeguard the bottom line of fund security and ensure that service quality is not compromised.
Nearly 10 years of practice of the long-term care insurance system have proven that the implementation of good policies requires expansion of the supply side, improvement of the quality of the talent side, and guarantee of the regulatory side. Only through multi-party coordination and concerted efforts can the system better play its practical effect.
(The author is the Deputy Director of the Public Policy Research Center of Peking University (北京大学), compiled by Sun Xiuyan (孙秀艳), a reporter from this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 丁雅诵
Intelligent assembly systems of AI + industrial robots, digitally-driven smart production, operation of key components of new energy vehicles... The finals of the 2025 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference and Competition (WVTEC) were held in Tianjin (天津) recently, a skills feast to dialogue with young contestants from all over the world arrived as scheduled.
The competition attracted 8,956 teams and more than 33,000 contestants from 76 countries and regions. After rounds of selection, 6 teams finally made it to the championship finals.
"The inspiration for our project comes from real clinical experiences," said Tang Xuezheng (汤学政) from Jinhua Polytechnic (金华职业技术大学) in Zhejiang (浙江). How can nursing elderly patients with diabetic foot ulcers improve the wound healing rate? What role does standardized physical examination procedures play in treating elderly patients with diabetic ketoacidosis? "Wherever the clinical pain points are, innovation points to." said Tang Xuezheng (汤学政).
Breaking down the barriers between clinical medicine and medical laboratory technology to make technology closer to clinical practice; relying on the real diagnosis and treatment environment of the school's affiliated hospital to carry out full-real simulation training; developing a fusion of smart medical systems and intelligent equipment to optimize diagnosis and treatment plans - with a series of solid skills, Tang Xuezheng's (汤学政) team finally won the championship in the finals.
Restoring real scenes, solving real problems, and demonstrating real skills are the distinct characteristics of this competition. According to the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Education (教育部), this year's competition refers to the National Economic Industry Classification, comprehensively considering the direction of national industrial development, key industries, industries closely related to people's livelihood and well-being, and the needs of production practice, and re-established 42 tracks to fully connect with industries, major job groups or technical fields.
The competition is not only an arena for skills competition, but also a bridge for talent and enterprise docking. At the finals site, many outstanding contestants were recognized by industry-leading enterprises for their superb skills and signed employment agreements on the spot, realizing a direct connection from the competition to the workplace.
"This competition is closely linked to industrial needs, and the professional skills and professional qualities shown by the contestants are impressive," said the signing representative of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (宁德时代新能源科技股份有限公司), hoping that the competition will continue to promote the deep and solid integration of industry and education, and deliver more highly skilled talents for the development of the industry.
Throughout the competition, the spirit of the young students was impressive - skilled operation, wonderful explanation, interaction and Q&A with the judges, fully demonstrating comprehensive qualities such as practical hands-on ability, teamwork ability, expression ability, and adaptability.
"The World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference and Competition emphasizes educational attributes, which is in line with the laws of education and teaching and talent growth," said the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Education (教育部).
The prominence of the educational function is reflected in the optimization and upgrading of the competition content, form, and other aspects. According to the track settings, contestants can independently determine the name of the competition project, independently design the content of the project, and independently select the competition equipment in combination with professional requirements.
This year's competition innovatively set up an artificial intelligence track, attracting students from ordinary high schools and ordinary undergraduate schools to participate. Peng Binbai (彭斌柏), Director of the Department of Vocational Education and Adult Education of the Ministry of Education (教育部职业教育与成人教育司司长), said that the expansion of the target participants shows that more and more people value skills, and the value of vocational education is recognized by more people.
The World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference and Competition also provides an international stage for young people from countries and regions around the world to exchange skills, show their style, and enhance friendship. This year's competition went abroad for the first time, setting up 4 overseas divisions in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Africa and Europe, further expanding the coverage and injecting strong impetus into the overseas development of vocational education.
"I am very honored to be able to stand on the international stage and compete with young contestants from all over the world. Participating in this competition has not only improved my professional ability, but also broadened my horizons and laid a solid foundation for future career development," said Yao Xinyuan (姚鑫源), a contestant from Jianhua Applied Technology University (柬华应用科技大学) in Cambodia (柬埔寨).
"On this platform, we promote youth exchanges through skills competitions, serve industrial development through skills improvement, and help people connect through skills exchanges," said Peng Binbai (彭斌柏), adding that the competition will help promote the further deepening of international cooperation in Chinese vocational education and build an education center with global influence.
Return to TopAccording to a report from this newspaper in Beijing (北京) on December 2nd (reporter: Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)), since July 2022, Beijing (北京) has implemented a occupational injury protection system in high-risk industries such as ride-hailing, food delivery, instant delivery, and intra-city freight. To date, it has covered 21 platform companies, with a cumulative total of 1.57 million insured individuals.
The occupational injury protection system explored and established in Beijing (北京) adapts to the characteristics of new employment forms, such as being free and flexible, highly mobile, and accepting orders online. It adopts a pay-per-order insurance participation model, with expenses borne by the platform companies. If a worker is injured during work, their medical and rehabilitation expenses can be paid by the work-related injury insurance fund in accordance with regulations. In the event of death due to occupational injury, compensation equivalent to work-related injury insurance benefits can be obtained. Over the past three years, a total of 11,800 occupational injuries have been confirmed in the city, and related benefits have been verified and paid to more than 7,700 workers.
The occupational injury protection system also implements floating premium rates for companies based on factors such as the platform companies' accident rates, prompting platform companies to pay more attention to occupational injury prevention work. Through measures such as conducting safety training, continuously improving safety protection measures, and optimizing order acceptance mechanisms, the system reduces the accident rate at the source by 守株待兔 (shǒu zhū dài tù - "guard stump wait rabbit," to rely on luck or wait idly for opportunities).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 马 晨
In Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北) Province, construction is progressing rapidly, accompanied by large-scale land acquisition and resettlement. Ensuring the smooth relocation and resettlement of affected people, a stable transition, and the sharing of development benefits is an important project for people's livelihood and a project to win hearts and minds.
Resettlement work involves a wide range of aspects and a large workload. Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) has a large resettlement population, and the demand for financial services is concentrated and urgent. Xu Guoqin (徐国勤), head of the Postal Savings Bank of China (邮储银行) Hebei Xiong'an Branch (河北雄安分行), said that the new area has a wide planning scope, and some villagers have a long and inconvenient journey to and from urban outlets; the resettlement work is tight and the task is heavy, and the people have high requirements for the efficiency of handling business such as payment of house payments and loan applications. These objective realities place higher demands on financial service capabilities.
Faced with challenges, the Postal Savings Bank of China (邮储银行) Hebei Xiong'an Branch (河北雄安分行) focuses on the urgent needs of the resettled people, optimizes service models, extends service tentacles, and provides support for the people to realize their dream of settling down. It has linked up with the three county branches to establish a special working group, closely cooperated with the New Area Management Committee (新区管委会), etc., to implement service responsibilities to outlets and refine them to individuals, forming a mechanism of "everything is managed and everything is implemented." To ensure smooth service, the branch and its branches conduct training exercises in advance, optimize business processes, set up consultation areas and green channels, and create a warm and orderly service environment.
Residents in areas such as "Nan San Xiang" (南三乡) (Gouge Village Town (苟各庄镇), Mozhou Town (鄚州镇), and Qijianfang Township (七间房乡)) need an 80-kilometer drive to and from urban outlets. In order to open up the "last mile" of service, the branch proactively delivers financial services to their doorsteps. "In the past, it took an hour and a half to drive to the county town to handle a business, but now door-to-door service has greatly improved efficiency," said Chen Qiulin (陈秋林), a resettled resident of Mozhou Town (鄚州镇).
The branch has also set up mobile bank payment points in Mozhou Town (鄚州镇) government and other places, and provides door-to-door services for people with mobility difficulties. "The masses also have many questions about business. In the gaps between services, we also actively carry out financial knowledge popularization, investment and financial advice, and anti-telecom fraud publicity," said the relevant person in charge of the Postal Savings Bank of China (邮储银行) Hebei Xiong'an Branch (河北雄安分行).
Since its establishment more than 5 years ago, the Postal Savings Bank of China (邮储银行) Hebei Xiong'an Branch (河北雄安分行) has deeply integrated into the construction of the new area and served the resettlement work. As of now, the bank has cumulatively served 12 batches of resettlement collection work in Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), assisting in the collection of more than 10,000 housing payments, totaling nearly 3.8 billion yuan; and issued 296 million yuan in resettlement housing loans, with the amount and market share ranking among the top state-owned major banks in the new area.
In the future, the Postal Savings Bank of China (邮储银行) Hebei Xiong'an Branch (河北雄安分行) will continue to base itself on the overall situation of the new area's development, focus on the financial needs of the people in terms of life consumption, entrepreneurship and employment, and housing, continue to improve service quality and efficiency, innovate service models, and contribute greater financial strength to the high-quality development of Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 鲜 敢
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Recently, the Second Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research released "Ten Applied Achievements," including full-process scientific support for ecological protection legislation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the establishment of a comprehensive Earth system observation and early warning platform, and the proposal of a construction plan for a national park cluster and optimization of the natural protected area system on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. These achievements reveal the mechanisms of environmental change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and are of great significance for promoting the sustainable development of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the roof of the world, the water tower of Asia, the third pole of the Earth, an important ecological security barrier and strategic resource reserve base for China, and an important protected area for the characteristic culture of the Chinese nation. Carrying out the Second Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research, revealing the mechanisms of environmental change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and optimizing the ecological security barrier system are of great significance for promoting the sustainable development of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
"Ten Applied Achievements" Systematically Present Scientific Expedition Progress and Landmark Achievements
The Second Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research (hereinafter referred to as the "Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition") was launched in August 2017. Recently, the Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition Achievement Comprehensive Integration Application Release Conference was held in Lhasa (拉萨), Tibet (西藏). The conference released "Ten Applied Achievements" and systematically presented the top-level design, landmark progress, four achievement systems, and 30 representative achievements of the Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition through graphics, physical objects, and digital displays.
"The Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition covers fields such as ecological protection, disaster prevention and control, resource and energy surveys, carbon balance accounting, transportation safety assurance, and border development," said Yao Tandong (姚檀栋), Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) and captain of the Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition Team.
The "Ten Applied Achievements" released this time include: providing full-process scientific support for ecological protection legislation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, providing legal guarantees for the protection of the ecological barrier on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau; establishing a comprehensive Earth system observation and early warning platform to serve major projects and cross-border disaster prevention and control; proposing a construction plan for a national park cluster and optimization of the natural protected area system on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, providing scientific support for the establishment of relevant national parks; evaluating the positive effects of major ecological projects on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, consolidating the ecological security barrier on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau; proposing an optimized plan for ecological protection and disaster avoidance for the Sichuan-Tibet Railway (川藏铁路), ensuring the safety of major transportation projects; innovating disaster prevention and control technologies in permafrost areas, supporting the construction of the Qinghai-Tibet Expressway (青藏高速) project; assessing the risk of ice-water-sediment disasters in the Yarlung Tsangpo River (雅江) basin, serving the construction of major hydropower projects; achieving new breakthroughs in the status quo and prospects of mineral resources and energy such as lithium, potassium, oil, and gas, supporting the construction of a strategic resource and energy reserve base on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau; the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau greenhouse gas scientific expedition monitoring network and the "Gongga" (贡嘎) system continuously provide China's independent system and data for carbon accounting, serving the realization of the "dual carbon" goals and climate change response; and proposing a new model for strengthening the border, consolidating the border, and developing the border, providing scientific and technological support for the construction of a national security barrier.
In addition, the Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition Team has published and is publishing more than 190 excellent scientific expedition reports around the four scientific expedition achievement systems of scientific expedition reports, national reports, cutting-edge achievements, and scientific communication, published 245 international top academic journal articles, published popular science masterpieces such as "This is China (这里是中国)," "Approaching the Summit of the Earth (走近地球之巅)," and "Walking into the Great Road of the Country: G219 Plateau Chapter (走进国之大道：G219高原篇)," and released a series of popular science videos on the "Third Pole Base Camp (第三极大本营)" scientific expedition public account.
Focusing on Scientific Frontiers, Serving the Construction of an Ecological Civilization Highland on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Yao Tandong (姚檀栋) introduced that the Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition "looks at changes, finds rules, and seeks countermeasures." Its goal is not only to focus on scientific frontiers but also to closely serve the construction of an ecological civilization highland on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, emphasizing multidisciplinary intersection and sustainable development path exploration.
Since the launch of the Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition, China has organized more than 3,000 scientific expedition teams and more than 30,000 person-times to conduct scientific expeditions covering the entire Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, coordinating ten tasks and more than 70 topics, and carrying out full-area scientific expeditions in 19 key areas within the five comprehensive areas of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, achieving original results such as changes and impacts of the Asian water tower, carbon sink function and potential, changes in ecosystems and biodiversity, human plateau adaptation and green development, and plateau uplift effects.
The Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition takes "Earth System Science" as its framework and constructs an integrated "space-air-ground" observation system; forms a "science-policy-practice" closed loop, and the scientific expedition results provide a basis for ecological protection legislation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau; establishes an Earth system scientific expedition platform for disasters such as glacial lake outbursts and mudslides; and guides the route selection of major projects such as the Sichuan-Tibet Transportation Corridor (川藏交通廊道).
This scientific expedition attracted more than 7,000 people from 222 units across the country. "All members of the scientific expedition team focused on the ecological environment protection and sustainable development of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, aimed at the international frontier of Earth system science, served major national strategic needs, and made positive contributions to building a beautiful Qinghai-Tibet Plateau," said Yao Tandong (姚檀栋).
New Discoveries Fill Scientific Gaps, Revealing the Unique Status of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
The Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition found that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has experienced three environmental transitions: mountain-sea reversal and differential uplift drive the northward advance of the monsoon and the transport of warm and humid marine water vapor, promoting the first environmental transition; the northern uplift and the formation of the modern plateau lay the foundation for the pattern of aridification and the linkage of the three poles, leading to the second environmental transition; global changes and human activities cause plateau warming and humidification and darkening, driving the third environmental transition.
Yao Tandong (姚檀栋) said that judging from the perspective of comprehensive integration results, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is in the third environmental transition period, the water supply capacity of the Asian water tower is enhanced, supporting the national water resource security and water security strategy; the carbon sink capacity is enhanced, helping to achieve the "dual carbon" goals; and the potential of biodiversity to serve humanity is enhanced, ensuring the sustainable use of biological resources. While the new environmental transition provides new opportunities for livable development, it also brings risks such as the imbalance of the Asian water tower and cryosphere disasters, and the imbalance of ecosystems and habitat fragmentation.
Moreover, based on the results of the Second Qinghai-Tibet Expedition, a new thinking of "three-pole linkage" is proposed, which studies the interaction between the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Antarctic and Arctic as three key poles of the Earth system. Fang Xiaomin (方小敏), Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) and researcher at the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院青藏高原研究所), said: "This has important implications for understanding the response of the Earth system under the current background of global warming."
At present, with the discovery and birth of a large number of new biological species and new records on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, "it is not only about finding a group of species that were once thought to be extinct or endangered, but also shows that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau still preserves many biological diversity treasures that have not been fully recognized." Sun Hang (孙航), Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) and researcher at the Kunming Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院昆明植物研究所), explained that the significance of these discoveries lies not only in filling scientific gaps, but more importantly, they reveal the unique status of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau as a "biodiversity museum" and "cradle of species in the Northern Hemisphere," providing key evidence for understanding the formation and evolution of the global biodiversity pattern.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on December 2nd (reporter Kou Jiangze (寇江泽)): The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) and the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) recently jointly released three methodologies for voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects targeting offshore and onshore oil and gas fields. This marks the first time the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market has expanded its support scope to the oil and gas extraction sector, aiming to solve the difficult problem of oil and gas methane recovery and utilization through market mechanisms.
Methane is the second largest greenhouse gas globally and a key greenhouse gas that the international community urgently needs to control in addressing climate change. During oil and gas extraction, a large amount of methane gas is often produced. Due to limitations in technology, cost, and other factors, oil and gas fields typically choose to directly vent or flare these gases, resulting in greenhouse gas emissions and energy waste.
The methodologies released this time aim to guide enterprises to improve their handling methods and convert methane into usable clean energy. While achieving effective methane control, they also promote synergistic efficiency in carbon reduction, pollution reduction, and resource recycling, effectively enhancing the environmental and economic benefits of the projects. In the design of these methodologies, mature experience from international voluntary emission reduction mechanisms was fully utilized, and combined with the actual situation of China's (中国) oil and gas industry, to improve the operability of project development and subsequent supervision, forming high-quality carbon credits that benchmark international common rules.
Next, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) will accelerate the construction of a voluntary emission reduction methodology system and achieve full coverage of key areas as soon as possible. At the same time, it will actively promote the implementation of emission reduction projects, incentivize and guide social capital to accurately flow to areas with great emission reduction potential and outstanding comprehensive benefits, and contribute to the realization of national independent contribution goals.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on December 2nd (Reporter Li Hongmei (李红梅)): Affected by the cold wave, on the morning of December 2nd, major cities such as Beijing (北京) and Tianjin (天津) ushered in the coldest morning since the second half of this year, with temperatures only around minus 5 degrees Celsius. The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that the cold wave will move southward and affect the Huanghuai (黄淮) and Jianghuai (江淮) areas, with a general temperature drop of 6-8 degrees Celsius. At 18:00 on the 2nd, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) continued to issue a blue warning for the cold wave.
It is expected that from 20:00 on the 2nd to 8:00 on the 4th, strong winds and cooling will occur in the southern Huanghuai (黄淮), Jianghuai (江淮), central and eastern Jiangnan (江南), and northern Guangdong (广东) areas. The temperature in the above-mentioned areas will generally drop by 6-8 degrees Celsius, among which, the temperature in some areas of Jiangsu (江苏), eastern Anhui (安徽), and central and northern Zhejiang (浙江) will drop by 8-10 degrees Celsius, and the local cooling can reach more than 10 degrees Celsius. On the morning of the 4th, the zero degree Celsius line of minimum temperature will move southward to the central and southern Zhejiang (浙江), southern Anhui (安徽), and northern Hubei (湖北) areas.
At 18:00 on the 2nd, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) continued to issue a blue warning for strong winds. It is expected that from 20:00 on the 2nd to 20:00 on the 3rd, some areas in northern Tibet (西藏), southern Qinghai (青海), central Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), northern Hebei (河北), the Liaodong Peninsula (辽东半岛), and the Shandong Peninsula (山东半岛) will have winds of level 5-6, with gusts of level 7-9. The Bohai Sea (渤海), Bohai Strait (渤海海峡), most of the Yellow Sea (黄海), the East China Sea (东海), the Taiwan Strait (台湾海峡), the sea east of Taiwan (台湾), the Bashi Channel (巴士海峡), the northern and central parts of the South China Sea (南海), and the southern Beibu Gulf (北部湾) will have winds of level 7-8, with gusts of level 9-10.
Meteorological experts remind the public to take precautions against the cold and keep warm, and pay attention to wind protection when going out. The eastern and southern sea areas need to pay attention to the impact of continuous strong winds at sea.
Return to TopHarbin, December 2nd (People's Daily reporter Fang Yuan (方圆)) Recently, the Harbin New Area (哈尔滨新区) Administrative Approval Bureau of Heilongjiang (黑龙江) Province, jointly with the Songbei District (松北区) Ecology, Environment and Water Affairs Bureau, officially issued the "Implementation Plan for Standardizing the Management of Water Intake (Ice Harvesting) Activities in Harbin New Area (哈尔滨新区)." This plan is a standardized management document specifically for ice harvesting activities, marking a crucial step forward in the institutional innovation of ice and snow resource management in Harbin New Area (哈尔滨新区), and providing a solid institutional guarantee for the upcoming ice and snow season.
Currently, the Harbin New Area (哈尔滨新区) Administrative Approval Bureau has taken the initiative to connect with the Ice and Snow World (冰雪大世界), intervening in advance on ice harvesting matters for the 2025-2026 period, providing one-to-one customized guidance, clarifying key nodes and needs, and will do a good job in the follow-up service guarantee work throughout the process.
Return to TopFrom January to October 2025, Dangwan Town (党湾镇), Xiaoshan District (萧山区), Hangzhou (杭州) City, Zhejiang Province (浙江省), achieved an industrial output of 8.33 billion yuan above designated size, an increase of 4.8% year-on-year. As a strong industrial town, a famous construction town, and a key town for intelligent manufacturing, Dangwan Town (党湾镇) is steadily moving towards the goal of striving to become an "all-round outstanding student" in high-quality development and striving to build a "City East Garden·Bay Area Intelligent Innovation Valley."
Grasping Projects Firmly, Releasing Development Vitality
Dangwan Town (党湾镇) adheres to the concept of project priority. At the beginning of this year, it held a mobilization meeting to promote the "1433" high-quality development action and strive to become an "all-round outstanding student" in high-quality development, promoting the concentrated commencement of four key industrial projects such as textile printing and dyeing, and building materials, taking new steps in high-quality development. From January to October this year, Dangwan Town (党湾镇) implemented 33 industrial investment projects, completing an industrial investment of 677 million yuan, an increase of 33.5% year-on-year.
Through strengthening, supplementing, and extending the industrial chain, the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries has accelerated. The Sanyuan Holding Group (三元控股集团) combined heat and power generation upgrade and efficiency improvement project has a total investment of over 250 million yuan, achieving energy saving, consumption reduction, and efficiency improvement; the Zhongjing New Materials (中景新材料) project with a total investment of 244 million yuan adopts the MES intelligent manufacturing system and ERP management software to create an intelligent production line with an annual output of 800,000 square meters, and the expected annual output value will reach 350 million yuan after reaching production.
By implementing three three-year action plans for replacing outdated industries, project construction, and enterprise growth, and forming a youth service team to assist enterprises, Dangwan Town (党湾镇) is making every effort to attract "leading" and "chain owner" projects in modern transportation, intelligent manufacturing, and high-end equipment industries, striving to attract 6 projects with an investment of more than 100 million yuan and 1 project with an investment of more than 1 billion yuan, and adding more than 1.5 billion yuan in industrial organic renewal investment.
Innovation-Driven, Optimizing the Industrial Ecology
The region's innovation ability determines the speed of development and, more importantly, the quality of development. Based on its positioning as the "advantageous superimposed carrier of the Hangzhou City East Intelligent Manufacturing Corridor," Dangwan Town (党湾镇) is making every effort to cultivate innovation entities. At present, there are 59 enterprises above designated size, 22 specialized, refined, and new enterprises at the provincial level and above, and 19 industrial enterprises with an output value of more than 100 million yuan in the town. By establishing a cultivation base for technology-based enterprises, it strives to achieve full coverage of national high-tech enterprise cultivation in industrial enterprises above designated size within 3 years.
Old brands are rejuvenated through innovation. Sanyuan Electronics (三元电子), a subsidiary of Sanyuan Holding Group (三元控股集团), has "crossed over" from textiles to the field of new electronic materials, and its product technology has reached the domestic first-class level. It was rated as the first batch of Zhejiang Province (浙江省) manufacturing single champion cultivation enterprises and national key specialized, refined, and new "little giant" enterprises in 2024. Zhejiang Binkang Textile Technology (浙江滨康轻纺科技) invested 100 million yuan to build an artificial intelligence robot arm project, which will form an annual production capacity of 1,000 sets after reaching production.
Anchoring Common Prosperity, Deepening Urban-Rural Integration
With the improvement of villages, a beautiful picture of the eastern garden of the city is slowly unfolding in Dangwan Town (党湾镇).
Based on its agricultural resource advantages, Dangwan Town (党湾镇) strengthens policy incentives, optimizes industrial layout, and coordinates the "1+4+N" common prosperity integration matrix model. Taking project construction as the engine, it develops rural characteristic industries in a group-style manner and promotes the integrated development of chain-based common prosperity industries. Baosheng Intelligent Central Kitchen (宝盛智能中央厨房) takes the "industrial empowerment" common prosperity workshop as a starting point and reaches an agreement with the town's major agricultural breeding households to achieve seamless connection of agricultural products from the fields to the processing workshop, effectively promoting enterprise efficiency, providing 37 jobs for villagers, and driving the per capita annual income of villagers to increase by 6,000 yuan.
Driven by industry, rural development in Dangwan Town (党湾镇) is full of vitality. 24 modern and beautiful town creation projects have been fully implemented, Qingfeng Village (庆丰村) has been identified as a future village creation village in Zhejiang Province (浙江省), Shuguang Village (曙光村) has completed the construction of a municipal-level characteristic village, the "Wan Dou" points governance model has been fully promoted, and the seven major actions of civilized rural customs construction have been practiced by all people. The "Civilized Practice Partner Service Specification" was rated as a provincial-level group standard.
In addition, Dangwan Town (党湾镇) is deeply promoting the "Work Style Improvement Year" action, creating the "One Bay of Clear Water" clean government culture brand, and systematically constructing the "Four Sources of Clear Water" project to provide a strong guarantee for striving to become an "all-round outstanding student" in high-quality development.
Doing Practical Things, Enhancing People's Livelihood and Well-being
Cities thrive because of people. In 2025, Dangwan Town (党湾镇) will focus on the "urgent, difficult, and worrying" problems of the masses, make every effort to do a good job in people's livelihood services, and promote the quality and upgrading of living support. Continue to promote the beautiful education project, investing 6 million yuan to upgrade and transform primary and secondary schools and kindergartens. Major infrastructure is constantly optimized, the Liming Road (黎明路) widening and reconstruction project has been completed and opened to traffic, and the first phase of the future transportation new town resettlement housing has been successfully completed. The juvenile protection workstation created a municipal-level model in 2024, and Meidong Village (梅东村) was included in the 2025-2026 national demonstration elderly-friendly community creation list.
Spiritual civilization construction has achieved fruitful results. The supply of culture has developed with high quality, with 2 new district-level "15-minute quality cultural life circles" added. Weidong Bridge Community (卫东桥社区) and Meidong Village (梅东村) have been successively rated as the "Most Beautiful Rural Public Cultural Space" in the country. The Meidong Village (梅东村) Cultural Auditorium was selected as a provincial-level intelligent cultural auditorium, and the Xiaoshan Polder History Exhibition Hall (萧山围垦历史陈列馆) was rated as a provincial-level rural museum.
The "Wan Shi He" safe governance brand is innovatively promoted, and a governance system is constructed from "single subject" to "multiple co-governance." Through mechanisms such as "five things co-mediation," "black tea deliberation meetings," and "peacemaker" grid teams, grassroots conflicts are effectively resolved and social harmony is promoted.
**百尺竿头更进一步** (bǎi chǐ gān tóu gèng jìn yī bù - "hundred-foot pole further step," to make still greater progress). In the future, Dangwan Town (党湾镇) will continue to stride forward on the road of striving to become an "all-round outstanding student" in high-quality development and striving to build a "City East Garden·Bay Area Intelligent Innovation Valley."
Data source: Dangwan Town People's Government (党湾镇人民政府)
Return to TopLocal time November 25th, the 2025 Kuling Forum, guided by the People's Daily and hosted by the People's Daily Digital Communication Co., Ltd., was held in New York, USA. With the theme of "Echoes of History," more than 150 people from all walks of life in China and the United States attended the forum, engaging in in-depth exchanges on topics such as "Remembering History, Jointly Cherishing the Bonds of Friendship Condensed by Time" and "Achieving Mutual Success, Jointly Gathering Cooperative Forces to Move Towards the Future."
People-to-people friendship is a beacon that transcends the smoke and clouds of history, a bridge that spans mountains and seas, and a solid foundation for the steady and long-term development of relations between countries. The Kuling story is a touching tale of people-to-people friendship between China and the United States personally promoted by President Xi Jinping (习近平), carrying the sincere feelings of the two peoples. This newspaper continues to record and safeguard this true feeling, not only documenting it with words and images, but also striving to build a new type of exchange platform to inherit its spiritual strength.
At the forum, the participating guests spoke freely about friendly past events, called for cooperation in the future, sparked insightful ideas, and jointly expressed their hope that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, they could maintain and implement the consensus with concrete actions, and help Sino-US relations achieve the beautiful vision of "mutual achievement, common prosperity, benefiting the two countries and benefiting the world." This edition publishes excerpts from the forum's video address and on-site speeches for the enjoyment of readers.
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Continuing People's Friendship, Jointly Drawing a Beautiful Future for China and the United States
Xie Feng (谢锋), Chinese Ambassador to the United States
The Kuling story is a touching tale of people-to-people friendship between China and the United States personally promoted by President Xi Jinping (习近平). This bond transcends mountains and seas, crosses time and space, and inspires us that although China and the United States have different histories, cultures, social systems, and development paths, their pursuit of friendship is the same, and the two sides can completely transcend differences and jointly write a new chapter in friendly exchanges and cooperation between the Chinese and American peoples.
Sino-US relations are related to the well-being of the two peoples and affect the future destiny of mankind. The summit between the two heads of state in Busan calibrated the direction of Sino-US relations at a critical moment. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will continue to write a new chapter in the two miracles of rapid economic development and long-term social stability, and friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the United States will usher in greater opportunities and space. We must maintain and implement the consensus with concrete actions under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state to promote the steady and long-term development of Sino-US relations.
We must safeguard peace and inject stability and certainty into the world. The two countries must adhere to the bottom line of no conflict or confrontation and achieve peaceful coexistence. We must earnestly demonstrate the responsibility of major countries, abide by the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, firmly safeguard the post-World War II international order, and reassure the people of all countries.
We must practice win-win cooperation and make the list of cooperation longer and longer. Mutually beneficial cooperation has always been the essence of Sino-US relations. The two sides should regard each other as partners, continuously expand the pie of cooperation, and strive to accomplish more major, practical, and good things that benefit China, the United States, and the world.
We must promote exchanges and continuously inject fresh water into Sino-US relations. President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the hope of Sino-US relations lies in the people, the foundation lies in the grassroots, the future lies in the youth, and the vitality lies in the local areas. We welcome more and more Americans to visit China and feel the real, three-dimensional, and comprehensive China.
Continuing the Kuling Bond, Jointly Composing a New Chapter of Peace
Guo Ningning (郭宁宁), Deputy Secretary of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee and Secretary of the Fuzhou Municipal Committee
Since 2023, Fuzhou City has held the "Kuling Bond" series of activities for three consecutive years. President Xi Jinping (习近平) has sent congratulatory letters to the activities twice, demonstrating his earnest expectation for continuing to inherit the Kuling bond and jointly composing a new chapter of Sino-US friendship.
In recent years, Fuzhou City has conscientiously implemented President Xi Jinping's (习近平) "50,000 in 5 Years" initiative, taking the Kuling "Sino-US Youth Exchange Camp" as a platform, innovating activity forms, linking online and offline, and holding a series of colorful exchange activities, welcoming more than a thousand American youths to Fuzhou for study and exchange, laying the foundation for Sino-US people-to-people friendship and youth exchanges.
Under the guidance of the "Kuling Bond" series of activities, 17 pairs of sister schools and 5 pairs of "Flying Tigers Friendship Schools" have carried out teaching and cultural exchanges. The influence of brand activities and projects such as the American youth "Youth Walk Together," "See China Together" Fujian Tour, and "Seeking Roots in Eight Min" summer camp has continued to expand. Fuzhou's exchanges and cooperation with friendly cities such as Tacoma and Honolulu have continued to expand, and many new achievements have been made in the fields of economy, trade, education, and culture. More than 600 American-funded enterprises have started businesses in Rong, and the cooperation results are remarkable.
The Kuling Forum is an important platform for telling the Kuling story and inheriting the Kuling bond. This forum, with the theme of "Echoes of History," will further promote the deepening and solidifying of Sino-US people-to-people friendly exchanges and cooperation. We sincerely invite Chinese and foreign friends to Fuzhou next year to participate in the 2026 "Kuling Bond" event, carry out study and exchange with sports as a link, enjoy the grand view of Kuling friendship together, and jointly continue to write a new era of Kuling stories.
Jointly Tell the Kuling Story of the New Era
Ge Haijiao (葛海蛟), Chairman of Bank of China
Since the successful holding of the first Kuling Forum in 2024, the forum has always taken inheriting friendship and promoting cooperation as its mission, and has played an important role in deepening Sino-US people-to-people exchanges and promoting mutual learning among civilizations. This forum, with the theme of "Echoes of History," is not only a profound understanding of historical wisdom, but also a positive response to the propositions of the times.
The changes in the world, the changes of the times, and the changes in history are unfolding in an unprecedented way. As a large bank that has continuously served global customers for more than a century, Bank of China has always been a witness, participant, and promoter of Sino-US friendly cooperation, and has supported a series of activities such as the "Kuling Bond" Sino-US Youth Exchange Week and the Philadelphia Orchestra's visit to China in recent years. In addition, Bank of China maintains close cooperation with the People's Daily and the Fujian Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government, unswervingly follows the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics, and continues to promote high-level opening up with high-quality financial services, and jointly tells the Kuling story and the China story of the new era.
People are close to each other because of heart-to-heart communication, and exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations are an important way to enhance understanding and build consensus. Bank of China is willing to take this forum as an opportunity to give full play to its globalization advantages and comprehensive characteristics, and work with all sectors of China and the United States to continue to support pragmatic cooperation between the two countries in various fields, build a bridge of communication with financial strength, and contribute new and greater strength to enhancing the well-being of the Chinese and American people and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Remembering History, Maintaining a Solid Cooperative Relationship
Huang Huaxiang (黄华享), Former Member of the White House Advisory Committee on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Former Chairman of the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
The US-China people-to-people exchange platform built by the Kuling Forum is very important. The more deeply the people of the two countries understand each other, the more they can recognize the values they share.
Over the years, Chinese Americans have made profound contributions to American society. In the field of sports, they have repeatedly achieved great results on the international stage; in government agencies, they have held important positions; in the film and television industry, many "pioneers" have emerged... We need to let many second-generation and third-generation Chinese Americans understand the past of their families, so that the history of Chinese families and the inheritance of Chinese culture can continue to thrive.
Facts have proved that the creativity and influence of young people in various fields are important. Strengthening their cultural identity is very beneficial to helping US-China relations. We should strengthen ties between the two countries by cultivating youth leadership in the fields of academia, business, entertainment, and sports, in order to promote consensus between the two countries in economic, political, and life aspects.
The common ground between the United States and China far outweighs the differences. As the world's two largest economies today, they play a vital role in global stability and peace. History has proved that we can work together and maintain a solid cooperative relationship. Through such concerted cooperation, we can not only seek development for the two countries, but also create a better future for the world.
With a Sincere Heart, Continuing the Friendship that Transcends Time and Space
Cheng Gaodeng (程高登), "Friend of Kuling" and Recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award
My family has a long history with China. My father was born in China, and my grandfather, Charles Cheng, worked as a surgeon in China for more than 10 years. In 1927, my grandfather's family left China, and my father took a few precious photos hidden in his beloved incense burner with him. Sixty-two years later, my 74-year-old father returned to Fujian. This homecoming journey spanning more than half a century allowed me to re-know my father.
Many of my family members have taken root in Fujian. My great-aunt, Lydia Cheng, managed the "Iowa Home" and promoted the development of institutions such as the Fujian South China Women's Vocational College. My uncle, Fenpeng Cheng, built the Kuling International Philanthropic Society, which became a friendly space for advocating self-improvement and carrying out cultural and sports exchanges. They sowed kindness and hope through actions such as free medical consultations, academic exchanges, and talent cultivation.
From the medical assistance and school-running education of my grandparents to the friendship photos treasured by my father, and now to my cultural exchanges across the ocean, our story with China is a microcosm of the mutual understanding and cherishing of friendship between the people of the two countries.
The core of the Kuling spirit is listening, communication, and mutual learning. May we continue this beautiful friendship that transcends time and space with a sincere heart and jointly write more chapters of civilization exchange.
Building a Bridge of Friendship and Trust between the American and Chinese People
Terry Steven Cox, Representative of the Stilwell Family and Grandson of General Stilwell
I am one of General Stilwell's 15 grandchildren. The Stilwell family has five generations, with more than 100 family members. Every generation of the Stilwell family has set foot on Chinese soil and forged a sincere and deep friendship with the Chinese people.
My grandfather, Stilwell, was sent to China to study Chinese in his early years and served as the US military attaché in China in the 1930s. He could read and write Chinese, was good at listening and learning, had a humorous personality, maintained a humble and steady attitude, and was a compassionate humanitarian. He once said: "I trust Chinese soldiers and the Chinese people... They are honest, thrifty, hardworking, optimistic, independent, tolerant, friendly, and polite."
From my grandfather's first visit to China in 1911 to the family's most recent visit to China in September 2025, the Stilwell family's friendship with the Chinese people has lasted for more than 100 years. In addition, the Stilwell Scholarship has helped more than 60 Chinese students study in the United States for more than 40 years since its establishment.
The descendants of the Stilwell family bear the mission of inheriting friendship. We are not only the descendants of General Stilwell in the blood sense, but also the inheritors of the bridge of friendship and trust he built for the American and Chinese people. We also warmly recommend American tourists to China to visit the Chongqing Stilwell Museum, so that this precious friendship that spans centuries can continue to be passed on.
Exploring Spiritual Resonance and Building a Road of Friendship Together
Fang Shubin (方树斌), Grandson of Florence Fang (方李邦琴) and Representative of the Florence Fang Family Foundation
Florence Fang (方李邦琴) has deep feelings for both countries. She turned this feeling for two homes into concrete actions.
At Peking University (北京大学), she donated and built the "Florence Fang Building" to build a platform for international students to study Chinese; she actively promoted study abroad programs such as "100,000 Strong" to help American youth enter China and understand China. In her heart, cross-cultural understanding between young people is the deepest force in shaping the future.
Her vision is not limited to the present, but also looks back deeply at the common historical memories of the two countries. In the United States, she founded the Overseas Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall and is preparing to build the Chinese Railway Workers History Center to let more people see the contributions of their ancestors. These efforts are all to explore the spiritual resonance that transcends time and space for the people of the two countries.
Growing up with my grandmother, I deeply realized that true learning is far more than the content of classroom teaching. It exists in the stories we listen to, the experiences we have, and the efforts we make to understand others. Those seemingly small moments are precisely the cornerstone of building trust and promoting deep cooperation between countries.
Mutual understanding and mutual achievement are the most resilient ties connecting the two countries. My grandmother proved this with her life, and passing on this belief is the responsibility and driving force of our generation.
Remembering the Flying Tigers Friendship and Continuing the Spirit of Friendship
Jeffrey Greene, Chairman of the US-China Aviation Heritage Foundation
More than 80 years ago, a group of young American pilots traveled across the ocean to China to support the war. The Chinese people called them the "Flying Tigers." This friendship has become a precious historical heritage shared by the people of the two countries, witnessing the deep friendship that transcends national borders.
In 1942, 16 American bombers took off from aircraft carriers to perform missions. It was originally planned to fly to Quzhou Airport (衢州机场) in China after completing the mission. Due to fuel exhaustion, many warplanes failed to arrive as planned, and some pilots unfortunately died. In times of crisis, 64 surviving American pilots escaped danger with the help of the Chinese people at the risk of their lives and successfully returned to the front line. In the following three years of war, American pilots who went to China to fight often received assistance from the Chinese people if they encountered danger - they were escorted through the blockade line, arrived at safe areas, and returned to battle.
Every Chinese person who extended a helping hand knew clearly that they were not only risking their personal lives, but also disregarding the safety of their families and neighbors. Nevertheless, the Chinese people always unhesitatingly extended a helping hand to their American friends, composing a precious transnational friendship in human history. I believe that as long as the American and Chinese people work together based on friendship, no matter how difficult the challenges are, they will eventually win.
Inheriting the Kuling Bond and Deepening Transnational Friendship
As channels for people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States become increasingly smooth and interactions become closer, countless friendly stories across the Pacific Ocean continue to emerge in various fields and regions. Drops of goodwill and pragmatic cooperation are converging into a surging river that promotes the vigorous advancement of relations between the two countries, indicating a bright future of mutual benefit and win-win results.
The Kuling spirit is both history and the future. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. American friends from the Snow family, the Stilwell family, the Chennault family, and the Florence Fang (方李邦琴) family have passed on transnational friendship from generation to generation, allowing the seeds of mutual understanding and affinity to take root and sprout in the hearts of more people, and jointly create a better future for a community with a shared future for mankind.
—Yao Yao (姚遥), Dean of the Institute of Urban Civilization, Communication University of China
Inheriting the Spirit of the Flying Tigers and Building a Peaceful Future Together
For many years, I have been committed to spreading the legendary history of my grandfather, General Chennault (陈纳德), and the Flying Tigers. The belief that prompted my grandfather to come to China back then still shines with the same light more than 80 years later. We have a responsibility to make every generation understand that cultural differences, political positions, or ideologies should not prevent us from recognizing the inherent goodness of human nature and practicing humanitarianism.
It is our responsibility to protect the peace that our ancestors exchanged with blood. The direction that the Chennault Aviation Military Museum and the Chennault Foundation have always been committed to is to build bridges of communication and inspire people of all countries. Let us jointly inherit the legacy of peace that the martyrs exchanged with their lives more than 80 years ago, and uphold this monument of peace that spans more than 80 years with firm will, practical actions, and a spirit of unity.
—Nell Chennault Calloway, Granddaughter of American General Chennault (陈纳德) and Director of the American Chennault Aviation Military Museum
Using Flying Tiger Memories as a Bridge to Continue US-China Friendship
My father's name is Li Guochin (李国钦), and he was the only Chinese-American fighter pilot in the American Flying Tigers. From 1941 to 1945, under the leadership of General Chennault (陈纳德), he fought side by side with the Chinese people. He once risked his life with Chinese soldiers to rescue crew members from burning bombers. The years of supporting China and the Chinese people were the most important time in my father's life.
The friendship between the Flying Tigers and the Chinese people is a vivid testimony to US-China people-to-people friendship and a spiritual wealth worthy of being passed down from generation to generation. We must remember this history, inherit the Flying Tigers spirit of unity and mutual assistance, and inject lasting momentum into the development of US-China relations.
—Anna Li, Daughter of Flying Tigers Chinese-American Pilot Lieutenant Li Guochin (李国钦)
Family Generations Relay, Drawing a Long Scroll of Friendship
The Family Relays Generation After Generation, Drawing a Long Scroll of Friendship
The Stilwell Scholarship originates from the deep friendship between General Stilwell (史迪威将军) and the Chinese people. It was co-founded by his daughter and two Chinese friends in the early 1980s. Over the past 40 years since its establishment, with the perseverance of the Stilwell family and the support of various sectors in both countries, it has funded more than 60 Chinese students to study in the United States.
With the initial intention of promoting friendship between the two peoples, the Stilwell Scholarship sows seeds of friendship in the hearts of the younger generation through family-style care, and many beneficiaries contribute to the friendship between the two countries. Its exchange dimensions continue to expand, from educational assistance to historical research between the two countries, rural education assistance, and other fields. The spiritual legacy of General Stilwell and the story of the scholarship continue to be written, and this "friendship across mountains and seas" continues to warm up, becoming a bond connecting the hearts of the two peoples.
——Huang Kaimeng (黄开蒙), Member of the Expert Committee of the Stilwell Research Center
Serving as an Aerial Bridge to Inherit the Kuling (Guling) Story
In 1992, Xiamen Airlines (厦航) ensured Mrs. Gardner's flight from Beijing (北京) to Fuzhou (福州). Now, direct flights from Fujian (福建) to the United States have been realized. Xiamen Airlines (厦航) has served more than 1.1 million Chinese and American passengers in exchanges. We are even more convinced that aviation is not only a means of transportation, but also a bridge connecting people's hearts and a link for mutual learning between civilizations, which is in line with the spiritual concept of the Kuling (Guling) story.
From the friendship story of Kuling (Guling) to Xiamen Airlines' (厦航) blue sky practice, we deeply realize that friendship and cooperation are a solid force that transcends mountains and seas and leads to win-win results. In the future, Xiamen Airlines (厦航) can become an aerial bridge to further inherit the Kuling (Guling) story, from Fuzhou (福州) to New York (纽约), from China (中国) to the United States (美国), across the vast Pacific Ocean, allowing more new era Kuling (Guling) stories to fly to the world and spread to the future through our flights and our actions.
——Chang Di (常迪), Deputy Minister of the Party Committee Work Department of Xiamen Airlines (厦门航空公司党委工作部)
Let Enterprises Become a Window for Enhancing Sino-US Friendship
Fuyao Glass (福耀玻璃) is an enterprise that started from China (中国), sailed to the world, and deeply cultivated the United States (美国). While focusing on automotive glass manufacturing, it always bears in mind a mission: to become a green bridge connecting Eastern and Western markets and a window for enhancing Sino-US friendship. This coincides with the inherent theme of the Kuling Forum (鼓岭论坛) - the people of China (中国) and the United States (美国) can completely overcome various differences and establish deep friendship.
Through the window of the Kuling Forum (鼓岭论坛), we can not only see the warm past of Sino-US cooperation, but also see a brighter common future. As an automotive glass enterprise that integrates Eastern and Western cultures, the healthy and high-quality growth of Fuyao Glass (福耀玻璃) proves that there is broad space for friendly cooperation between China (中国) and the United States (美国), and also shows the beautiful prospect of the two countries continuing to understand, support, and respect each other.
——Wang Junming (王俊铭), General Manager of Fuyao Glass Illinois (福耀玻璃伊利诺伊公司)
Contributing to the Global Green and Low-Carbon Transition
Hisense (海信) is one of the earliest Chinese enterprises to implement an internationalization strategy, deeply cultivating the US market for more than 20 years, building a bridge for Sino-US enterprise cooperation with green development.
In recent years, a number of green demonstration factories have been built successively, including the Hitachi Huangdao Factory (日立黄岛工厂) that we built. The US market has also fully tested Hisense's (海信) green innovation achievements: air conditioners, refrigerators and other products meet high environmental standards, helping American families save energy; innovative display technology achieves significant energy saving and high recyclability; localization strategy achieves green localization, enhancing supply chain resilience.
In the future, Hisense (海信) is willing to work with all parties to inject new impetus into Sino-US cooperation and contribute to the global green and low-carbon transition.
——Hou Lu (侯路), President of Hisense Group North America (海信集团北美区域)
(This edition was compiled by Wu Wenjing (武雯婧), Zhang Yukun (张钰坤), Wang Nan (王楠), Gao Yingxue (高映雪), Du Yu (杜宇), Wang Zheng (王峥), Gao Xiaowei (高晓纬), and Pan Jiangtao (潘江涛))
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With the updating of tourism concepts and the upgrading of consumption, more and more tourists are paying more attention to personalized travel experiences and comfortable feelings, and are gradually shifting from crowded popular scenic spots to exploring characteristic routes. Many countries are actively innovating tourism products and improving service quality, and some niche attractions and emerging routes with more regional characteristics have become "new favorites," providing more new choices for tourists who want to avoid crowds and get close to nature.
Brazil——
"Astronomical Tourism Fever" quietly rises
Lencois Maranhenses National Park (拉克依斯·马拉赫塞斯国家公园), located in Maranhão (马拉尼昂州), northeastern Brazil, is famous for its unique natural spectacle of sand and water symbiosis. The clear lakes here are like jewels embedded in the desert, and are vividly called the "Thousand Lakes Desert." Today, more and more astronomy enthusiasts come here to enjoy the wonderful astronomical phenomena on the open dunes.
Brazil has abundant astronomical tourism resources, and the degree of light pollution here is low. A study recently released by the Brazilian Ecotourism Magazine based on the astronomical tourism potential of 75 national parks in Brazil comprehensively assessed the quality of the night sky, the possibility of clear skies, and tourism infrastructure. The results showed that about 2/3 of the national parks have good astronomical observation conditions, and 8 national parks, including Lencois Maranhenses National Park (拉克依斯·马拉赫塞斯国家公园), were rated as "top" astronomical tourism destinations.
The "Tourism Trends in 2025" jointly launched by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism and the Brazilian International Tourism Promotion Agency believes that astronomical tourism is becoming a major hot spot in the Brazilian tourism industry in the next few years, and more and more tourists are eager to explore tourist destinations with low light pollution that are suitable for observing meteor showers, constellations, solar eclipses and other astronomical phenomena. In order to cater to the needs of tourists, many travel agencies in Brazil have launched special astronomical tourism routes, and some important astronomical tourism destinations are constantly upgrading their infrastructure, including building observatories, providing astronomical guides and night photography services.
Iguazu National Park (伊瓜苏国家公园), which has the widest waterfall in the world, has also launched an astronomical activity called "Waterfall Canopy." Registered tourists can arrive at a viewing point of Iguazu Falls (伊瓜苏大瀑布) at 7 pm every Saturday night, look up at the starry sky under the guidance of a guide, and learn about the cosmology of the local indigenous Guarani (瓜拉尼人). "I lay on a deck chair, covered with a blanket, and let the starry sky envelop me. I looked at the universe from a new perspective in the constellations, Guarani culture and the sound of the waterfall. It was a magical experience," said Bolding, a tourist who participated in this astronomical activity.
Santa Maria Madalena (圣玛丽亚·马达莱纳), a remote inland town in Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢) State, is known as the "City of Stars." Desengano State Park (德森加诺州立公园) here has been certified by the International Dark-Sky Association as the first "Dark Sky Park" in Latin America. The local area organizes stargazing activities during the astronomical tourism season from April to October every year, and holds a Starry Sky Festival in August, attracting a large number of tourists through popular science lectures, workshops, and observations. Daniel Mello (丹尼尔·梅洛), an astronomer at the Valongo Observatory (瓦隆古天文台) of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢联邦大学), said that the "astronomical tourism fever" that is quietly rising in Brazil will drive more people to get close to and understand the vast starry sky.
South Africa——
The desert contains magical natural landscapes
The Namaqualand (纳马夸兰) region, located in the Northern Cape Province (北开普省) of South Africa, is adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean in the west and Cape Town (开普敦) in the south, forming a unique sandy and desert area. The "timed" blooming flowers, the varied succulents, and the elusive animals make Namaqualand (纳马夸兰), a seemingly desolate area, full of unique charm, attracting a large number of tourists every year.
The soil in Namaqualand (纳马夸兰) is rich in minerals such as iron, manganese, and zinc, which nourish more than 1,200 kinds of succulents, nearly half of which are unique to the desert area. The local sunshine is strong, and the area covered by a large number of succulents presents a colorful sea of flowers. Especially in July and August every year, tens of thousands of flowers bloom in the silent sandy land of Namaqualand (纳马夸兰), including light blue irises, golden wild lilies, yellow, red, and purple African chrysanthemums, and various wildflowers that cannot be named. The barren land is transformed into acres of flower fields. According to the Namaqualand (纳马夸兰) region visitor center, the flowers here are quite "spiritual." The best time to view the flowers every day is between 10 am and 4 pm, and the flowers are "off work" at other times. There is also a tree called "Dichotomous Aloe," whose trunk is hollowed out and light and strong. The local aborigines dry it and make it into quiver. The name "Quiver Tree" comes from this. The reporter once drove through the "Quiver Tree" forest, and the strange landscape made people feel as if they were in the scene of the movie "Avatar."
The unique climate and vegetation of Namaqualand (纳马夸兰) nurture a wide variety of animals, including ostriches, antelopes, meerkats, and lizards. In 2001, Namaqualand (纳马夸兰) was included in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The local area has implemented 3 core protection measures, including restricting livestock grazing to increase native vegetation coverage, establishing 18 seed bases to preserve 320 types of endangered succulent species, and building 56 micro-meteorological stations to monitor local climate change.
After years of development and protection, Namaqualand (纳马夸兰), which has unique biological treasures, has developed into a popular niche tourism project in South Africa. Every year during the flowering season, the Northern Cape Province (北开普省) Tourism Bureau will issue a "Flower Viewing Announcement" and announce the best "Flower Hunting Route" at the same time. Specially painted "Flower Viewing Buses," professional guides, and designated restaurants along the way are ready to welcome tourists. Many locals have also specially opened flower fields with rare varieties, equipped with specially designed tour maps, marking the cultivation areas and viewing routes of different varieties of flowers, so that tourists can pay to enjoy the flowers and "take pictures." In addition, honey, desserts, essential oils, soaps and other products made from various flowers are also placed on the shelves of souvenir shops, allowing tourists to feast their eyes and take away a wisp of "floral fragrance." The South African Tourism Bureau's official website recommends that you turn your attention to the desert in the northwest corner of South Africa, where every sand dune, every path, and every stone crevice may contain the magical code of nature.
France——
Sleeping volcanoes drive outdoor tourism
The Chaîne des Puys (多姆山链) is located in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park (奥弗涅火山自然公园) in the French Massif Central (法国中央高原), about 10 kilometers from Clermont-Ferrand (克莱蒙费朗), the capital of the Puy-de-Dôme (多姆省). This is a dormant lava dome volcano with an altitude of 1465 meters, and is a landmark mountain in the Chaîne des Puys (多姆火山群). The surrounding crater and lava flow remains are clearly visible, and the vast plateau grasslands are interspersed with coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forests and pastures, forming a distinct natural landscape. In 2018, the Chaîne des Puys - Limagne fault tectonic area (多姆山链—利马涅断层构造区) where the Chaîne des Puys (多姆山) is located was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The unique natural conditions provide a good foundation for the development of outdoor tourism. Tourists from all over the world hike, climb, and cycle here to experience the unique volcanic landforms and the vibrant vitality of the mountain forests up close. The annual number of tourists here has reached 600,000. There are two classic hiking routes to the top of the Chaîne des Puys (多姆山). One is called the "Muleteers' Path," which can be traced back to ancient Roman times and is considered to be the main road to the temple on the top of the mountain. It is named after the muleteers who used to drive livestock to carry supplies and building materials. The other is the "Goat Path," which is named more in relation to historical pastoral roads and topographic features. The overall difficulty is milder than the "Muleteers' Path," making it easier to view the scenery along the way. In addition to the summit route, hikers can also choose the "Chaîne des Puys (多姆山) Ring Line" that surrounds the mountain, or challenge the volcanic crossing route that lasts for several days, is longer, and is more difficult.
Walking along the winding mountain trails of the Chaîne des Puys (多姆山), you can often see eye-catching directional signs on the trees and at the forks in the road: long-distance trails are marked in red and white, regional ring lines use red and yellow, and short-distance trails are yellow. This practice follows the unified French standard, which not only makes it easy to identify directions, but also helps guide tourists to reduce interference with the environment. For tourists who want to easily reach the top, the electric rack railway "Panoramique des Dômes (多姆全景列车)" provides a convenient and relaxing option. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can see more than 80 rolling volcanic cones. Tourists can also visit the ruins of the Temple of Mercury (墨丘利神庙) built in the 2nd century AD to learn about the history and culture of the Gallo-Roman period.
Thanks to the Limagne fault topography and the open summit conditions, the Chaîne des Puys (多姆山) has also become a popular destination for mountain flying sports such as paragliding and wingsuit flying. The scenic area has set up multiple take-off points according to the wind direction, and has designated official landing fields at the foot of the mountain to ensure that aerial and ground activities do not interfere with each other. The scenic area has 3 paragliding schools that operate all year round, providing flight experiences and systematic teaching. Flight instructor Fred (弗雷德) told reporters that the terrain here is open, the airflow is stable, and the scenery is beautiful. The flying distance is just right, which is safe and enjoyable. It is very suitable for beginners to practice. There are more than 1,000 students every year, and it has become one of the most well-known paragliding sites in France.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 2nd (Reporters Dong Xue (董雪) and Shao Yibo (邵艺博)) In response to a letter sent by the Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations to the UN Secretary-General, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian (林剑) stated at a regular press conference on the 2nd that the Japanese letter was full of erroneous views and false lies. China once again urges Japan to earnestly reflect on its mistakes, fulfill its obligations as a defeated country, honor its commitments to China and the international community with practical actions, and not repeatedly break its promises.
Lin Jian (林剑) said that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's (高市早苗) erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan openly challenge the achievements of World War II and the post-war international order, and seriously violate the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. China's letter to the UN Secretary-General clarifying its solemn position is completely justified and necessary.
Lin Jian (林剑) stated that the Japanese letter was full of erroneous views and false lies. The letter mentioned Japan's so-called "consistent position" on the Taiwan issue, but Japan has always been evasive and vague about what this "consistent position" is, and has not yet given China a positive answer. "We want to ask again: Can the Japanese government give the international community a complete and accurate answer as to what the 'consistent position' on the Taiwan issue is in the four Sino-Japanese political documents?"
He said that Japan emphasizes adhering to the so-called "exclusively defense-oriented policy" and "passive defense," and said that Prime Minister Takaichi's (高市早苗) previous remarks were based on this position. Taiwan is Chinese territory, and how to resolve the Taiwan issue is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, and no external interference is allowed. However, Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) associates Japan's "existential crisis situation" with "something happening in Taiwan," implying the use of force against China. Is this what Japan's so-called "exclusively defense-oriented policy" and "passive defense" policy should mean?
Lin Jian (林剑) said that Article 2, Paragraph 4 of Chapter 1 of the United Nations Charter stipulates that "All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force." As the current leader of a defeated country in World War II, Takaichi (高市) actually threatened to use force against the victorious country under the so-called "existential crisis situation." On this one point alone, does Japan still dare to shamelessly claim that it "has always respected and abided by international law, including the United Nations Charter"?
Lin Jian (林剑) stated that Japan also insinuated and accused other countries of building up their defense forces and implementing "coercion," which is completely 倒打一耙 (dǎo dǎ yī pá - "to strike a blow backward," to make a countercharge; to accuse someone else of what one is guilty of). In fact, since Japan's defeat in the war, right-wing forces have continued to promote the reversal of the history of aggression. In recent years, Japan's defense spending has increased for thirteen consecutive years, it has relaxed its collective self-defense rights, repeatedly relaxed restrictions on arms exports, developed so-called "attack capabilities against enemy bases," and attempted to revise the "three non-nuclear principles," etc., step by step hollowing out the provisions clearly stipulated in the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation for Japan, and violating its own commitments in the Japanese Constitution. "It is precisely Japan itself that is 'expanding its military power,' 'coercing other countries,' and 'attempting to unilaterally change the status quo regardless of the opposition of neighboring countries.'"
Lin Jian (林剑) stated that in view of this, the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations has once again sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General, reiterating China's solemn position. "This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China firmly opposes Japan's perverse actions to challenge the post-war international order and summon the ghost of militarism, and once again urges Japan to earnestly reflect on its mistakes, fulfill its obligations as a defeated country, honor its commitments to China and the international community with practical actions, and not repeatedly 背信弃义 (bèi xìn qì yì - "abandon faith discard righteousness," to perfidiously break faith; to be perfidious and faithless)."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Tokyo, December 1st (Reporters Li Ziyue (李子越) and Chen Ze'an (陈泽安)) Several senior members of the Japanese opposition parties severely criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's (高市早苗) recent erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan on a Japan Broadcasting Corporation program on November 30th, urging her to retract her statements as soon as possible to avoid further damaging Japan-China relations.
Honjo Tomofumi (本庄知史), Policy Research Council Chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party, stated that Takaichi's response in the Diet reflected her insufficient understanding of a "survival-threatening crisis." He said that Takaichi's remarks clearly deviated from relevant laws, the positioning of the Taiwan issue in Japan-China relations, and the consistent statements made by successive Japanese governments on related issues since the normalization of Japan-China diplomatic relations in 1972.
Yamazoe Taku (山添拓), Policy Committee Chairman of the Japanese Communist Party, pointed out that Takaichi's statements not only could bring serious consequences to Japan but also violate the Japanese Constitution, which is extremely dangerous. He emphasized that Japan declared in the 1972 Japan-China Joint Statement that it "fully understands and respects" China's position that Taiwan is a part of China. Takaichi's remarks are "clearly inconsistent" with this position and also deviate from the political consensus of "not posing a threat to each other" in the 2008 joint statement between the two countries. To resolve the current diplomatic predicament, Takaichi "must retract the relevant remarks."
Akiko Oishi (大石晃子), co-representative of Reiwa Shinsengumi, criticized Takaichi's remarks as "groundless," calling on the Japanese people to "remain calm and not be incited."
Return to TopAccording to a report from our newspaper in Seoul on December 2nd (Reporter Mang Jiuchen (莽九晨)), South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (李在明) stated on the 2nd that the current challenge is to end hostility and confrontation between the North and South, and to establish a new type of South-North Korean relationship of peaceful coexistence.
Lee Jae-myung (李在明) made the remarks while attending the launch ceremony of the "Democratic Peaceful Unification Advisory Council" in Goyang (高阳市), Gyeonggi Province (京畿道), South Korea, and delivering a speech. He stated that as long as South Korea extends a sincere hand first and makes patient efforts, North Korea's attitude may also change. He said that if the division costs brought about by hostility can be transformed into growth momentum based on peace, the "Korean Peninsula risk" can be transformed into "Korean Peninsula dividends," thereby building a solid peace, which is the best choice for both South Korea and North Korea.
Lee Jae-myung (李在明) stated that the South Korean government will reduce military tension in the area around the Korean Demilitarized Zone in the future, and will actively take necessary measures to eliminate the possibility of accidental conflicts. He said that restoring inter-Korean dialogue is a necessary condition for creating a future of peaceful coexistence, and proposed restoring communication channels between South and North Korea to restart sincere dialogue.
Lee Jae-myung (李在明) also said that he will continue to work to end the state of war on the Korean Peninsula and pursue the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Paris, December 2 (Reporter Cui Kexin (崔可欣)) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (经济合作与发展组织) released its latest Economic Outlook report on the 2nd, predicting global economic growth of 3.2% and 2.9% for this year and next year, respectively, consistent with the September forecast. The report pointed out that the resilience of the global economy this year has exceeded expectations, but it still faces risks such as trade barriers, artificial intelligence bubbles, and fiscal vulnerabilities.
The report predicts that, affected by increased tariffs, slowing private consumption, and the federal government "shutdown," the US economic growth rate will decrease from 2.8% in 2024 to 2.0% in 2025, and further slow to 1.7% in 2026; in 2025 and 2026, the Eurozone economy is expected to grow by 1.3% and 1.2%.
The report believes that expansionary macro policy orientation, positive market expectations for new technologies, and trade and investment growth driven by artificial intelligence-related fields have jointly supported global demand. The report also warns that potential risks to the global economy are accumulating: escalating trade protectionism may seriously damage global supply chains and output, high asset valuations based on optimistic expectations for artificial intelligence development may suddenly reverse, and fiscal vulnerabilities in various countries may hinder economic growth.
The report believes that the impact of US tariffs on the global economy is further manifesting and is being transmitted to spending choices, corporate costs, and consumer prices. These impacts are particularly evident for the US economy. The report mentions the risks facing the US economy, such as demand pressure, stubborn inflation, a weakening job market, and huge deficits. The report also believes that the current US fiscal policy path is unsustainable, and reducing huge deficits is a top priority.
The report emphasizes that countries should strive to ease trade tensions, reduce policy uncertainty, curb inflation, address financial risks, and promote reforms to improve productivity. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann (马赛厄斯·科尔曼) said that constructive dialogue among countries is the key to lasting easing of trade tensions and improving the global economic outlook. Keeping global markets open and running smoothly helps improve people's living standards and promote economic growth.
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The latest data from the Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry shows that Myanmar's garment exports in the first six months of the 2025-2026 fiscal year increased by 9% compared to the same period last year. Benefiting from the development of regional economic integration and the implementation of relevant support policies, Myanmar's textile and garment industry is striving to create new advantages.
The textile and garment industry accounts for approximately 7% of Myanmar's gross domestic product. Garment exports are one of Myanmar's largest export industries, accounting for more than 60% of its industrial manufactured exports. Myanmar's textile and garment industry is mainly engaged in "processing with supplied materials." In recent years, it has actively explored markets such as China, South Korea, and ASEAN, and its export volume has increased year by year. Orders from European and American markets are also recovering. According to a report by *The Global New Light of Myanmar*, the output value of Myanmar's textile and garment industry is expected to reach US$5 billion in 2025. In the next 10 years, the number of employees in the industry is expected to reach 1.2 million to 1.6 million, and the industrial scale will increase to US$15 billion.
The Myanmar government attaches great importance to the textile and garment industry, listing it as a priority development industry and providing legal guarantees, tax incentives, and other policy support. Myanmar's textile and garment industry is actively promoting the industry from "processing" to the upstream of the value chain. This year, the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) released a new "Ten-Year Strategic Plan," which mainly accelerates the development of the industry by improving infrastructure and market network construction, and expanding financing channels. The new online trade system also provides convenience for raw material imports and finished product exports. U Myint Soe (敏梭), chairman of the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA), told reporters that the association also actively explores market opportunities for Myanmar's textile and garment industry, embraces new technologies, and upgrades production systems by holding and participating in trade exhibitions.
Myanmar's textile and garment industry attaches great importance to cooperation with China. As of September 2025, there were approximately 700 textile and garment companies in Myanmar (including supporting factories), with Chinese-funded enterprises accounting for more than 60%, mainly concentrated in Yangon (仰光), Bago (勃固), and Ayeyarwady (伊洛瓦底) regions. According to statistics from the Textile and Garment Branch of the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, Chinese-funded textile and garment companies in Myanmar provide approximately 450,000 job opportunities locally, accounting for approximately 3/4 of the entire industry. Xu Yong (徐勇), head of Myanmar Gaobeisi (Bago) Co., Ltd. (缅甸高贝斯（勃固）有限公司), introduced that in recent years, the Myanmar government has paid more and more attention to vocational education and labor training system construction, and has repeatedly invited Chinese vocational schools to Myanmar to cooperate with local enterprises to carry out vocational skills training projects.
With the official signing of the upgraded Protocol 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, the upgrading of Myanmar's textile and garment industry has ushered in new opportunities. Luo Muzhen (罗穆珍), Secretary-General of the Textile and Garment Branch of the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, believes that Myanmar can use China's advantages in raw materials and equipment technology to accelerate the improvement of local processing and supporting capabilities, and better connect with the global supply chain by leveraging the Chinese market. Zheng Da (郑达), President of the Wenzhou General Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (缅甸温州总商会), said that with the gradual implementation of supporting policies for China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0, the synergy between China and Myanmar in raw materials, capacity layout, cross-border settlement, and market development will be further enhanced, which will help promote the virtuous cycle of stable employment, export promotion, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement in Myanmar's textile and garment industry.
(Reported from Yangon (仰光) on December 2nd by this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Singapore, December 2nd (Reporter Liu Chuntao (刘春涛)) The "Pathogen AI" epidemic intelligence platform, led by the Asian Pathogen Genomics Initiative project under the Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, was officially previewed in Singapore (新加坡) on the 1st. The platform aims to use AI and genomics technology to help relevant countries detect new disease threats earlier.
According to reports, "Pathogen AI" has received funding and strategic support from the Temasek Foundation (淡马锡基金会) of Singapore and other institutions. In response to the long-standing data fragmentation and cross-border sharing problems faced by global public health monitoring, the platform uses AI technology to focus not only on pathogen genome data, but also integrates clinical information, population flow patterns, climate change data, and vector habitat and other multi-source intelligence. Through intelligent analysis, the platform aims to identify potential risk trends before large-scale outbreaks, and assist public health departments in transforming their response model from traditional "passive response" to "active prediction."
Currently, public health and research institution partners from six countries, including Indonesia (印度尼西亚), Malaysia (马来西亚), the Philippines (菲律宾), Singapore (新加坡), Thailand (泰国), and Vietnam (越南), have confirmed their participation in co-creation. The platform will be piloted from the beginning of 2026 and launched in phases in 2027.
Singaporean Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung (王乙康) said at the preview event that using advanced tools such as "Pathogen AI" to establish baseline data and monitor abnormal trends is of great significance for enhancing the overall regional health security resilience.
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From November 24th to 25th, the Central Delegation for Explaining and Implementing the Spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee conducted three lectures in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) for representatives of central government agencies stationed in Hong Kong and Chinese-funded enterprises, the governing team of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区), and people from all walks of life. They also visited and conducted exchanges in the Northern Metropolis (北部都会区).
Hong Kong society responded enthusiastically, setting off a wave of studying and implementing the spirit of the plenary session. People from all walks of life have expressed that they will strengthen their confidence and clarify their direction through studying and implementing the spirit of the plenary session, seize the major opportunities of Chinese-style modernization construction, actively connect with the national "15th Five-Year Plan," better leverage the unique advantages and important role of being backed by the motherland and connecting with the world, consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center, and better integrate into and serve the overall national development.
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee (李家超), stated that the SAR government convened a study session for the government team immediately after the successful conclusion of the plenary session, and Hong Kong society subsequently launched activities to study and promote the spirit of the plenary session. The central delegation's lectures in Hong Kong have been of great help to people from all walks of life in Hong Kong in comprehensively and deeply understanding and grasping the spirit of the plenary session, and the participants have benefited greatly. He hopes that all sectors of society will integrate the spirit of the plenary session into their daily affairs and make unremitting efforts to promote the high-quality development of the country and Hong Kong, and to comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
"The lectures have given me a deeper understanding of the spirit of the plenary session, and a stronger sense of urgency, greater confidence, and a clearer direction on how Hong Kong can seize development opportunities and achieve greater development in further integrating into and serving the overall national development," said Eric Chan (陈国基), Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
During the lectures, Zhu Weidong (祝卫东), member of the Central Delegation, Deputy Director of the Office of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, and Deputy Director of the Office of the Central Rural Work Leading Group, said when reviewing the development achievements of the country and Hong Kong during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, "We increasingly deeply feel that when the country is good, Hong Kong will definitely be good, and when Hong Kong is good, the country will be even better." This resonated strongly with the people present.
Paul Chan (陈茂波), Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, said that the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal puts forward content such as "Leveraging the unique advantages and important role of Hong Kong and Macao being backed by the motherland and connecting with the world, consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center, and supporting Hong Kong in building an international innovation and technology center," which opens up greater opportunities and injects stronger momentum for Hong Kong's future development.
"In the past 5 years, under the strong leadership and strong support of the central government, Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center has been stable, its global competitiveness and talent attraction have continued to improve, and society has shown a new atmosphere of moving from governance to prosperity," said Lin Xiaohui (林晓辉), member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Hong Kong Environmental Services Industry Association. Practice has proved that "one country, two systems" is the best institutional arrangement for Hong Kong to maintain long-term prosperity and stability, and integrating into and serving the overall national development is the fundamental way for Hong Kong to resist storms and win the future.
Hou Jianguo (侯建国), member of the Central Delegation, President and Party Secretary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, combined the deployment requirements of the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal on accelerating high-level scientific and technological self-reliance in his lectures, and suggested that Hong Kong give full play to its strengths, strengthen forward-looking and leading basic research, and increase the construction and opening up of application scenarios, which triggered thinking among industry insiders.
"The content of the '15th Five-Year Plan' proposal, such as 'Maintaining a reasonable proportion of manufacturing and building a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone,' is of great significance to Hong Kong's future continued planning for the development of the Northern Metropolis (北部都会区) and the San Tin Technopole (新田科技城)," said Sun Dong (孙东), Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.
Ma Weishan (马惟善), CEO of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, said that the park will actively seize the opportunities of the national "15th Five-Year Plan," continue to leverage the unique advantages of the park's "two banks of one river" and "one zone, two parks," help outstanding innovation and technology companies from home and abroad settle in Hong Kong, cultivate new momentum for Hong Kong's innovation and development, and contribute to the construction of a strong country in science and technology.
"Hong Kong should actively connect with the national '15th Five-Year Plan,' better consolidate traditional industries, develop emerging industries, and transform the central government's support and expectations into concrete actions and results with a sense of urgency and a sense of responsibility," said Yang Lishan (杨莉珊), member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong).
"I was fortunate to listen to the lectures on site, and I gained a lot and my confidence was doubled." As a practicing lawyer engaged in international maritime and commercial arbitration and dispute resolution for a long time, Liu Yang (刘洋), a partner at Haiwen & Partners' Hong Kong office, noted that the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal mentioned "expanding high-level opening to the outside world." He said, "Under 'one country, two systems,' Hong Kong can make good use of the advantages of the common law legal system and play a unique role in helping foreign capital enter the mainland and mainland enterprises go global. In the process of the country's expansion of high-level opening to the outside world, Hong Kong's legal and professional services sector will usher in new era opportunities."
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From November 22nd to 23rd, the Central Lecture Group for Studying and Implementing the Spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee conducted three lectures in the Macao Special Administrative Region (澳门特区) for representatives of central government agencies stationed in Macao and Chinese-funded enterprises, the Macao Special Administrative Region governing team, and people from all walks of life. They also conducted research and exchanges in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin (横琴粤澳深度合作区).
People from all walks of life in Macao (澳门) have expressed that the lectures were inspiring and motivating. It is necessary to deeply study and implement the spirit of the plenary session, seize development opportunities, support the Macao Special Administrative Region government in preparing and implementing the "Three-Five" plan for the special region, jointly build a better home, continuously create a new situation in the development of the "one country, two systems" cause, and do everything possible and go all out to promote Macao's long-term prosperity and stability.
The Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Chui Sai On (岑浩辉), stated that it is necessary to further enhance the sense of responsibility and urgency in grasping national development opportunities, and unify thoughts and actions with the central government's scientific judgment and decision-making arrangements on the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan" development situation. Resolutely implement the "one country, two systems" policy, enhance the effectiveness of governance according to law, promote moderate economic diversification, continuously highlight Macao's role as "one center, one platform, one base," create a high ground for gathering international high-end talents, better integrate into and serve the overall national development, and strive to create a new situation in building a law-based Macao, a vibrant Macao, a cultural Macao, and a happy Macao, contributing Macao's strength to the advancement of Chinese-style modernization.
"To study and implement the spirit of the plenary session, it is necessary to accurately understand the key issues related to the overall situation and long-term development, actively connect with the various deployments of the national 'Fifteenth Five-Year Plan' recommendations, and pragmatically promote Macao's moderate economic diversification, sustainable and high-quality development," said Tai Kin Yip (戴建业), Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government. It is necessary to continuously optimize and strengthen the integrated tourism and leisure industry, accelerate the cultivation of four emerging industries, prepare for the establishment of the Macao Science and Technology R&D Industrial Park, further deepen the industrial linkage between Macao and Hengqin, and continuously improve the level of integrated development between Macao and Hengqin.
Ao Ieong U (柯岚), Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, said that the lectures combined with Macao's reality, and the interpretation of the spirit of the plenary session was profound and specific. After listening, she had a more thorough understanding of the planning and deployment in the fields of education, culture, and self-reliance in science and technology. "The key to studying and implementing the spirit of the plenary session lies in implementation and action." Ao Ieong U (柯岚) said that under the leadership of the Chief Executive, she will further plan and build the Macao International Integrated Tourism and Culture Zone well, and actively create a high ground for gathering international high-end talents.
Chun Lai Wa (邱润华), Director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, said that the Macao Science and Technology R&D Industrial Park, which is being promoted in an orderly manner by the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, focuses on R&D design and achievement transformation, and promotes the development of Macao's science and technology industry. This highly coincides with the goals of promoting technological innovation and developing new quality productive forces in the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan" recommendations, and will become an important carrier for Macao to deeply integrate into the overall national development.
Leong Wai Man (梁惠敏), President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, said that to study and implement the spirit of the plenary session and implement the goal of building a "cultural Macao," it is necessary to do everything possible to plan and build the Macao International Integrated Tourism and Culture Zone, drive the sustainable and high-quality development of the cultural industry; protect, transform, and utilize cultural heritage resources, and give full play to the characteristics of Macao's long-term integration and coexistence of Eastern and Western cultures; strengthen the cultivation of cultural and artistic talents, and study and launch more youth internship programs.
"The lectures were based on Macao's reality and elaborated on the synergistic relationship between national and Macao development from multiple dimensions such as science and technology and culture," said Wong Ka Lun (黄家伦), a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the founding president of the Macao Live Broadcasting Association. The four major projects such as the Macao Science and Technology R&D Industrial Park promote moderate economic diversification and provide new opportunities for youth to grow and succeed. The younger generation should carefully study and accurately grasp national strategies, give full play to their own advantages, and contribute wisdom and strength to Macao's long-term development.
Wong Wai Lun (黄伟麟), a Macanese Portuguese and a member of the Sixth Chief Executive Election Committee, said that Macao has the unique advantages and important role of relying on the motherland and connecting with the world. The role of the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform is becoming increasingly prominent. In the future, the international connections of the Macanese Portuguese community should be fully utilized to contribute to further enhancing Macao's international influence.
As a representative of the Macao academic community, Lau Ka Chung (刘嘉翀), a director of the Macao Development Strategy Research Centre, said that it is necessary to deeply study and understand the rich connotations of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan" recommendations, provide more valuable policy recommendations to the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, and work together with all sectors of society to help improve collaborative governance, and create a new chapter in Macao's development under the new positioning of "Macao + Hengqin."
"I was very inspired after listening to the lectures. The next step is to promote the 'Fifteenth Five-Year Plan' recommendations to young people in Macao and guide them to consciously resonate with the development of the country and Macao, and integrate personal development into the overall national development," said Cheng Ka Man (程嘉雯), Director of the Youth Committee of the Macao Federation of Trade Unions.
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Recently, the 15th National Games (全国运动会) successfully concluded. This national sports event, jointly hosted by Guangdong (广东), Hong Kong (香港), and Macao (澳门) for the first time, is an innovative practice of "One Country, Two Systems" (一国两制) in the field of sports, and even more a vivid practice of the integrated development of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, further strengthening the alignment of rules and the connection of mechanisms in the three places, promoting the "heart-to-heart connection" of people's hearts and public opinion, and accumulating valuable "National Games experience" for the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) in broader fields and at deeper levels.
The alignment of rules is the cornerstone of the integrated development of the Greater Bay Area, reflecting the transformation of the rules and mechanisms of the three places from "parallel" to "integrated." With venues for the 15th National Games set up in the three places, a large number of supplies need to enter and exit the country multiple times, and customs clearance efficiency has become a key challenge. In this regard, the 15th National Games allows the use of ATA carnets recognized by the customs of the Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao to handle relevant procedures, eliminating the need to prepare different import and export documents, greatly simplifying procedures, and shortening approval times. To ensure the safe, stable, sufficient, and timely supply of food ingredients for athletes in the Hong Kong and Macao competition areas, relevant departments carry out "regulatory mutual recognition, information sharing, and law enforcement mutual assistance" to achieve closed-loop supervision of food ingredients from the place of origin and ports to Hong Kong and Macao. In fact, Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao have accumulated many practical achievements in the alignment of rules in promoting interconnection. For example, in the implementation of the "Hong Kong Cars Northbound" ("港车北上") and "Macao Cars Northbound" ("澳车北上") policies, the "equivalent recognition first" arrangement for car insurance realizes a single insurance policy covering both places; the "Bay Area Certification" project helps achieve "one certification, three-place universal use." The new exploration of rule alignment in the 15th National Games will surely promote the application of more new scenarios to daily life and provide more convenient services for residents.
The connection of mechanisms is the engine of the integrated development of the Greater Bay Area, allowing institutional advantages to be fully transformed into the practical effectiveness of integrated development. The Organizing Committee of the 15th National Games is jointly headed by the heads of government departments in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao as executive directors, and has established four regular liaison mechanisms, including liaison meetings, chief liaison officers, liaison officers, and joint working groups. Liaison meetings are held every two months, chief liaison officers meet every two weeks, liaison officers communicate daily, and 24 joint working groups hold regular consultations, providing strong support for the smooth and efficient progress of the event. In liaison groups covering various fields of security work such as customs clearance, communications, and medical care, staff from the three places communicate closely and work together. Taking the men's individual road cycling race, the first cross-border event in the history of the National Games, as an example, the athletes passed through the port six times and enjoyed a "zero delay, zero contact, zero waiting" customs clearance experience throughout the entire process, which is precisely the result of close cooperation between relevant departments in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao share the same culture, have close kinship, and have similar folk customs. The 15th National Games has become a stage for integrated development. The emblem extracts the petals of Guangdong kapok, Hong Kong bauhinia, and Macao lotus, overlapping and rotating into a concentric firework, symbolizing the integration and interconnection of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, unlimited vitality, backed by the motherland, and blooming to the world. The opening ceremony takes "same roots and same origin" ("同根同源"), "same heart and same fate" ("同心同缘"), and "same dream and same circle" ("同梦同圆") as the three major chapters. Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao raise the national flag and sing the national anthem together, and the delegations of athletes from the three places enter the venue at the same time; during the event, cross-border exchanges of people and logistics have obviously heated up, and the passenger flow in the Greater Bay Area is in the tens of millions; in the dragon and lion dance finals, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao joint team, composed of players from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, won first prize with an arrangement and tacit cooperation that integrated the characteristics of the three places... Inside and outside the arena of the 15th National Games, "Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao are one family" ("粤港澳一家亲") runs through the entire process.
Since the release of the "Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" ("粤港澳大湾区发展规划纲要"), Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao have worked together to promote road connectivity, urban integration, and heart-to-heart connection, and promote "heart-to-heart connection" with "hard connectivity" and "soft connectivity." Looking forward to the future, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area will surely take the "National Games experience" as a new starting point, further deepen cooperation in various fields, move steadily towards a world-class bay area and a world-class city cluster, and work together to create a better tomorrow!
Return to TopThe construction of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge is a common aspiration and urgent desire of the people of Xiamen (厦门) and Kinmen (金门). The Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge (Xiamen Section) project commenced in October 2023. Once the entire bridge is open to traffic, it will bring convenience to the people of both regions, add impetus to Kinmen's (金门) economic development and improvement of people's livelihoods, and Xiamen (厦门) and Kinmen (金门) will become a closer "co-city living circle." Recently, a group of more than 40 Kinmen (金门) compatriots visited the construction site of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge (Xiamen Section) project for the first time.
The picture shows the construction site of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge (Xiamen Section) project.
Photo by Xi Tingting (席婷婷).
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The China Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Investment (Hainan) Conference, co-sponsored by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and the People's Government of Hainan Province (海南省人民政府), was held in Haikou (海口), Hainan (海南) recently. More than 800 overseas Chinese entrepreneurs from over 100 countries and regions gathered to jointly promote development and seek cooperation. The conference has cumulatively promoted 107 projects, with a total project value exceeding 115 billion yuan, involving modern agriculture, headquarters bases, cruise homeports, etc., demonstrating the deep love of the vast number of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs for giving back to their homeland and their firm confidence in building the Hainan Free Trade Port.
The large number of overseas Chinese is an important advantage of our country. The vast number of overseas Chinese have played a unique role and made great contributions in various periods of China's revolution, construction, and reform. The China Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Investment Conference, founded in 2021, is committed to gathering the hearts and strength of overseas Chinese to serve the main battlefield of the national economy. It has cumulatively reached more than 1,800 cooperation projects, with a total investment and trade volume of 2.55 trillion yuan, promoting the implementation of a large number of projects. While providing a stage for the vast number of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs to share the development opportunities of their ancestral home, it has also powerfully promoted local economic and social development, demonstrating the resilience and potential of the Chinese economy.
Overseas Chinese gather in the Free Trade Port to share new opportunities. On December 18, the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially launch full island customs closure, which is a landmark measure for China to unswervingly expand high-level opening up and promote the construction of an open world economy. The vast number of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs are a unique link connecting China and the world, and also one of the important forces promoting the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port. The vast number of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs should seize this historic opportunity, give full play to their unique advantages in capital, technology, management, and connections, and closely combine them with Hainan's resource endowments and policy advantages. They will surely achieve better development in the high-standard construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port.
"We sincerely invite everyone to be 'fellow travelers' in the Hainan Free Trade Port." As the representative of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs said at the conference, this is a new starting point for Hainan (海南) and a new opportunity for the vast number of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs to deeply participate in China's new round of high-level opening up. By deeply cultivating the fertile land of the Free Trade Port and building a bridge of cooperation, it is believed that the vast number of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs will surely sow hope and achieve their dreams on this hot land. 深耕自贸沃土 (shēn gēng zì mào wò tǔ - "deeply cultivate free trade fertile soil," to invest heavily in a promising area).
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The Sanbai Mountain (三百山) in Anyuan County (安远县), Jiangxi Province (江西省), is one of the sources of the Dongjiang River (东江水).
"This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang Water Supply Project (东深供水工程) providing water to Hong Kong. This clear Dongjiang River water has injected strong momentum into Hong Kong's vigorous development and witnessed the inseparable kinship between the people of the motherland and the compatriots in Hong Kong." In the Sanbai Mountain National Forest Park (三百山国家森林公园) in Anyuan County (安远县), Jiangxi Province (江西省), Hong Kong teenagers who came to visit were filled with emotion and took photos with the commemorative plaque celebrating the 60th anniversary of Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong.
"Today, I am fortunate to come to one of the sources of the Dongjiang River water, which is both亲切又感动! The Dongjiang River has nourished Hong Kong for 60 years, allowing generations of Hong Kong people to have no worries. We must remember the source when we drink the water." Li Zhuoxuan (李焯轩), a student at Pui Kiu Middle School (培侨中学) in Hong Kong, wrote solemnly in his study notes.
Not long ago, the tenth phase of the "China Expo: Looking at the Present" cultural study tour, sponsored by the Hong Kong Youth Association of China Merchants Group (招商局集团香港青年联合会), departed from Hong Kong and traced the source of the Dongjiang River, embarking on a 6-day cultural journey in Jiangxi (江西).
103 schools, more than 600 Hong Kong secondary school students participated, traveled through 22 provinces, 51 cities, with a journey of more than 300,000 kilometers... Li Yadong (李亚东), Assistant General Manager of China Merchants Group (招商局集团) and Minister of the Youth Work Department, introduced that since its launch in 2024, the "China Expo: Looking at the Present" cultural study tour has been held for 12 phases, and its distinct characteristics of "caring for the country and accompanying growth" are deeply loved by Hong Kong middle school teachers and students.
The excellent traditional Chinese culture deeply attracts teenagers from Hong Kong.
"From childhood to adulthood, in the urban architectural aesthetics of Hong Kong, I established a preliminary understanding of the integration of Chinese and Western cultures. This time I went to Shanxi (山西), to the Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟). Looking at each statue, my horizons suddenly opened up, and my thinking also broadened." After returning to Hong Kong from the sixth phase of the "China Expo: Looking at the Present" cultural study tour, Huang ZhengSheng (黄正昇), a student at Hong Kong Optimist College (Yang Yin Yu Di) (香港优才（杨殷有娣）书院), was unforgettable about the Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟) and wrote a study report of tens of thousands of words.
"Traveling through the great rivers and mountains of the motherland is not the ultimate goal. It is more important to stimulate the patriotic feelings of Hong Kong teenagers and enrich their spiritual world." Chen Meijuan (陈美娟), the principal of Ying Wa Primary School (英华小学) in Hong Kong, said with deep feeling after taking her students to participate in the activity, "The reason why the 'China Expo: Looking at the Present' cultural study tour is loved by schools, teachers, students, and parents is because the activity does not stay in a temporary study, but combines reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles, so that knowledge import and cultural edification 润物无声 (rùn wù wú shēng - "moisten things silently," to influence subtly; to educate through imperceptible means)." It is reported that in order to deepen and optimize the study tour activities, the Hong Kong Youth Association of China Merchants Group (招商局集团香港青年联合会) holds the "China Merchants Cup" Hong Kong Teenagers Reading Month every year and regularly runs the "Hong Kong Teenager Writers Class" to improve the Chinese reading and writing skills of Hong Kong teenagers.
During the study tour, the development changes and great achievements of the motherland made Hong Kong teenagers feel振奋and proud.
At Jinling Shipyard (金陵船厂) in Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏), step into the newly built ro-ro ship to understand the "magic" of smart industry; at China FAW (中国一汽), the "cradle" of the new China's automobile industry,钻进the latest model of independent brand cars, and 神气地become a "little driver"; at CRRC (中国中车集团), learn about the Chinese manufacturing technology of Hong Kong subway cars at close range... Luo Huijie (罗挥杰), a student at Ying Wa College (英华书院) in Hong Kong, and his classmates could not help but exclaim again and again during the visit. Back in Hong Kong, Luo Huijie (罗挥杰) shared with more than 1,000 students in the school: "This study tour has given me a more comprehensive understanding of the country's development and achievements. Seeing the hopeful future of the motherland, I am very proud and full of motivation to work hard!"
After returning from the study tour, the sights and sounds of Hong Kong teenagers inspired more resonance in the sharing. He Dixin (何廸信), the principal of Hong Kong Chinese Foundation Secondary School (香港中华基金中学), reserved the student sharing session at the beginning of each autumn semester for students who participated in the study tour. He said, "All teachers and students in the school follow the photos and stories, seeing the magnificent rivers and mountains and the myriad phenomena of the motherland. What is even more gratifying is that we can see the increasingly strong national feelings of Hong Kong teenagers and see their growth and progress."
"Look at the motherland, love the motherland, and serve the motherland." Li Yadong (李亚东) said, "The 'China Expo: Looking at the Present' cultural study tour is an important action of China Merchants Group (招商局集团) to actively respond to the relevant work of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (香港特区政府) and help the development of Hong Kong teenagers. It is hoped that through rich and colorful study tours, students can read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles, deeply understand the history, culture and current national conditions of the motherland, and grow together with the motherland and forge ahead with the times.
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Chaozhou Market in Bangkok (曼谷), Thailand, is filled with the aroma of hot wind mixed with charcoal and lime. "Can I use WeChat Pay?" Chinese tourist Xiao Tian (小田) asked while buying fruit, realizing she didn't have enough cash. "Yes, you can!" the vendor replied, handing her the QR code for Thailand's real-time payment system, "PromptPay." After Xiao Tian (小田) scanned the code with WeChat, the screen displayed the amount in Thai Baht and the converted amount in RMB. With a tap of confirmation, the payment was successful. "It's so convenient to pay directly by scanning the QR code, without having to download foreign apps," she said.
Digital economic cooperation between China and ASEAN is expected to further strengthen, making things more convenient for people on both sides. On October 28th of this year, China and ASEAN signed the upgraded Protocol 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (hereinafter referred to as "Protocol 3.0") in Kuala Lumpur (吉隆坡), Malaysia, proposing that both sides jointly build an open, inclusive, and rules-based regional integrated market, covering nine major areas including digital economy, green economy, supply chain connectivity, competition and consumer protection, and small and medium-sized enterprises, covering the core issues of the current global industrial chain transformation and sustainable economic development. China has remained ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, and ASEAN has become China's largest trading partner for 5 consecutive years. The two sides are accelerating the construction of an integrated market, and further improving the quality and upgrading of cooperation, which will provide a lasting impetus for promoting the construction of a China-ASEAN community with a shared future and promoting common development and prosperity.
Opening up new fields, providing broad platforms and opportunities
On October 30th, the Bank of Thailand (泰国央行) announced the establishment of cross-border QR code payment connections with Alipay (支付宝), WeChat Pay (微信支付), and UnionPay (银联), realizing direct access to instant retail payments between the two sides. The cooperation between the Chinese payment system and "PromptPay" has covered major commercial districts and scenic spots in Thailand. Previously, the Malaysian payment company PayNet had interconnected with WeChat Pay (微信支付) and others, and Chinese tourists can directly scan codes to pay at more than 2 million local Malaysian shops.
"The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 will not only further boost two-way trade, investment, and tourism, but also promote digital economic cooperation between the two sides," said ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn (高金洪). China has a population of more than 1.4 billion, and ASEAN has a population of nearly 700 million. The benefits of digital economic cooperation between the two sides are not simply additive, but exponential.
Digital payment makes cross-border consumption more convenient and consumption scenarios more diverse. The digital transformation cooperation between China and ASEAN in the service sector is also accelerating. Thailand's credit card company is cooperating with Huawei Cloud (华为云) to effectively improve transaction stability and improve consumer experience; Thailand's medical and health platform has introduced an intelligent translation system to support multilingual services including Simplified Chinese, providing online consultation and docking for Chinese patients; the Singapore Tourism Board (新加坡旅游局) is cooperating with the Chinese tourism platform Mafengwo (马蜂窝) to launch an artificial intelligence travel assistant that can generate multi-day itineraries and themed routes, allowing Chinese tourists to get suggestions on eating, living, traveling, and entertainment in Chinese... Yuan Bo (袁波), director of the Asian Institute of the Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce of China (中国商务部国际贸易经济合作研究院亚洲研究所所长), said that China and ASEAN's cooperation under the framework of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) mainly focuses on cross-border e-commerce and other fields, and Protocol 3.0 will help both sides move from e-commerce to broader digital economy, artificial intelligence and other emerging fields.
The emphasis of China and ASEAN on cooperation in emerging fields also points to new directions in talent cultivation. The China-Malaysia Digital Economy Modern Craftsman College (中国—马来西亚数字经济现代工匠学院), relying on the "Digital Intelligence Center" built by Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (拉曼理工大学) in Malaysia, jointly builds teaching and practice bases with Chinese artificial intelligence companies, systematically integrates cutting-edge technologies such as big data analysis and generative artificial intelligence into courses and practical training, explores compound talent training models such as "artificial intelligence + cross-border e-commerce" and "artificial intelligence + digital finance," and enhances the ability of ASEAN youth to use artificial intelligence to participate in regional digital economic cooperation through activities such as the China-ASEAN University Student Artificial Intelligence Application Innovation Invitation Competition and the "Chinese + Vocational Skills" training camp. Tang Zhimin (汤之敏), director of the China-ASEAN Research Center of Panyapiwat Institute of Management (泰国正大管理学院中国—东盟研究中心主任), said that Protocol 3.0 attaches importance to cooperation in digital economy, green development, etc., which will provide ASEAN youth with broader platforms and opportunities.
Unblocking the production and supply chain, promoting the facilitation of economic and trade exchanges
In May of this year, JD Logistics (京东物流) opened the international cargo route from Wuhu (芜湖), China to Hanoi (河内), Vietnam, which only takes about 3 hours for a one-way trip, greatly shortening the time for the exchange of goods between the two places. After Protocol 3.0 comes into effect, relying on the "Standards and Technical Regulations and Conformity Assessment Procedures" clause, some home appliances and daily necessities can be directly declared in Vietnam with electronic certificates such as China Compulsory Certification and energy efficiency testing, without the need for repeated testing, further reducing logistics time and compliance costs. Manager Pu (蒲经理), a local logistics practitioner, said that the "last mile" from leaving the warehouse to entering the ASEAN market is smoother, and "institutional mutual recognition allows the customs clearance speed of Chinese goods to gradually become as efficient as domestic express delivery."
"Protocol 3.0 emphasizes the joint construction and unification of standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures, which will help ASEAN and China establish a more resilient industrial chain and supply chain and achieve deeper regional economic integration," said Tang Zhimin (汤之敏). Supply chain connectivity helps to realize the upgrade from "point-to-point trade" to "regional value chain," and it is more free, lower cost, and more controllable to arrange production and logistics within the region.
Walking into JD Logistics' (京东物流) warehouse in Malaysia, workers are efficiently sorting, packing, and shipping goods in an orderly manner. Malaysia is not only a key logistics node for companies to deploy in Southeast Asia, but also the first stop for many Chinese brands to land in ASEAN. "Tens of thousands of goods are processed here every day," said the relevant person in charge of JD Logistics (京东物流). JD Logistics (京东物流) has about 50,000 square meters of warehousing space in Malaysia, serving both local customers and customers from China. The company has also served dozens of Vietnamese local companies and Chinese overseas brands in Vietnam, and has reached long-term strategic cooperation with some companies.
The automotive industry is highly globalized, and fluctuations in the supply of a screw, a battery, or a chip can affect the overall situation. After years of development, the cooperation between China and ASEAN in the automotive industry has been upgraded to a deep integration covering the upstream resource supply, midstream localized production and manufacturing, and downstream market sales and after-sales service and other industrial chain links. SAIC-GM-Wuling (上汽通用五菱) has led 17 Chinese industrial chain companies to ASEAN and developed more than 100 local Indonesian suppliers; in the Thai-Chinese Rayong Industrial Park (泰中罗勇工业园), Changan Automobile's (长安汽车) first overseas new energy vehicle factory has also been officially put into production. With the implementation of relevant policies in Protocol 3.0, the coordinated development of the China-ASEAN automotive industry will usher in broader opportunities.
Youyiguan Port (友谊关口岸) is one of the largest land ports in China leading to Vietnam and ASEAN countries. With the signing of Protocol 3.0, the construction of the China-Vietnam Smart Port project has entered the sprint stage. After completion, customs clearance at the port can be "open 24 hours" and "zero waiting," greatly improving customs clearance efficiency. Companies upload electronic customs declarations, electronic invoices, quarantine certificates, and other documents in advance, and the system automatically shares them with relevant departments, realizing "one submission, one inspection, and one release," compressing the original multi-point and multi-time offline processes. The more intelligent Youyiguan Port (友谊关口岸) will fully meet the requirements of Protocol 3.0 and continue to witness the continuous deepening of economic and trade cooperation between China and ASEAN.
More stable expectations, small and medium-sized enterprises connect to large markets
In the mountains of Kachin State (克钦邦) in Myanmar, the morning mist has not yet dissipated, and the Amomum tsao-ko is ushering in the harvest season. Local farmers check the maturity of the fruit spikes along the slopes. The high altitude and large temperature difference between day and night here are the most suitable growing environment for Amomum tsao-ko, and Amomum tsao-ko is also the most important economic crop for local families. The fruits picked during the day are sent to small processing points at the foot of the mountain for cleaning, drying, and impurity removal, and then packed into traceable standard packaging bags and transported to Yunnan (云南), China via the Ruili Port (瑞丽口岸).
Myanmar Jingpo Urban Development Company (缅甸景颇城市发展公司) is responsible for the export business of Amomum tsao-ko. Executive Director Rui Ruimin (瑞瑞敏) introduced that some of these Amomum tsao-ko enter the Chinese medicinal materials market and are used to make decoction pieces or related medicines, and some enter the food processing industry and are used for deep processing links such as braised products, pickled products, and meat seasoning. With the continuous release of policy dividends from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, the company exports an average of 3,000 tons of Amomum tsao-ko to China annually, accounting for 1/5 of the total output of Amomum tsao-ko in Kachin State (克钦邦), creating a large number of employment opportunities for the local area and effectively helping mountain farmers get rid of poverty and become rich.
More and more small and micro enterprises are connected to the large markets of China and ASEAN, which is inseparable from the policy support of the free trade zone. In the financing link, the Chinese government, together with financial institutions, has launched measures such as small-amount processing loans and revolving order financing, so that family workshop-type producers can also expand their initial processing capacity. At the same time, the traceability standards and plant quarantine certificates promoted by China make it easier for companies' products to pass customs smoothly. "In the past, I was most worried about the complexity of the documents. Now there is a unified handling window, and training will be held in advance on Chinese standards, which greatly reduces the delays in customs clearance due to a lack of understanding of the rules," said Rui Ruimin (瑞瑞敏).
After working in the industry for many years, Rui Ruimin (瑞瑞敏) has witnessed the continuous extension and development of the industrial chain next to the port. With the development of the Amomum tsao-ko export business, processing companies such as sorting, drying, crushing, and mixing have gathered next to the port. "The opportunities brought by border trade can remain in the local area, so that industry and population can become the driving force for long-term development in the region," she said.
At the Malaysia exhibition area of this year's China-ASEAN Expo (中国—东盟博览会), Musang King durian ice cream is very popular. Huang Guoqiang (黄国强), founder of Malaysia Durian Brother Co., Ltd. (马来西亚榴莲大哥有限公司), introduced that last year, Musang King durian ice cream won the gold award in the exhibition selection activity of the China-ASEAN Expo (东博会), and orders from China have increased significantly. Today, more and more ASEAN durian plantations and processing plants have been included in the Chinese filing list. After the relevant hygiene and pesticide residue tests are completed in the exporting country, they are transmitted to the Chinese port through electronic certificates and data interconnection. The two sides effectively alleviate the pain points of small and medium-sized enterprises in the customs declaration process, such as many procedures and long waiting times, through mutual recognition of test results and strengthening cooperation in conformity assessment.
Protocol 3.0 has a special chapter on small and medium-sized enterprises, proposing to help small and medium-sized enterprises integrate into the regional value chain through information sharing, financing support, and digital transformation. "China's digital economy is booming, and the industrial forms are diverse and rich. We are also trying to reach more consumers through live broadcasting and e-commerce links. Protocol 3.0 provides guidance in this regard, giving companies more stable expectations and more confidence to make long-term layouts in the Chinese market and make products more refined and professional," said Huang Guoqiang (黄国强).
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The China-Laos Railway crosses mountains and rivers and has become a "steel artery" connecting China and ASEAN. The endless stream of vehicles and frequent train services at ports along the route showcase the increasingly close economic and trade ties between China and ASEAN and the continuous deepening of regional cooperation.
Currently, the global economic and trade landscape is undergoing profound changes, and the uncertainty of the trade and investment environment has significantly increased. China and ASEAN officially signed the upgraded Protocol to the 3.0 version of the Free Trade Area, supporting multilateralism and free trade with practical actions. Its significance lies not only in expanding bilateral cooperation, but also in responding to global challenges through open cooperation, providing strong support for the multilateral trading system, and injecting strong momentum into Asia-Pacific economic integration.
China and ASEAN are each other's largest trading partner and important investment partner. Against the backdrop of accelerating restructuring of global industrial and supply chains, the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 version, through a higher level of institutional opening-up, reduces institutional transaction costs, eliminates non-tariff barriers, stimulates the consumption potential and innovation vitality of a large market covering more than 2 billion people, and creates a more resilient, dynamic, and sustainable regional economic cycle system, providing broader space for deepening cooperation between the two sides.
The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 version has achieved a leap forward on the basis of the 1.0 and 2.0 versions, achieving qualitative breakthroughs in cooperation fields, opening-up levels, and integration depth. The five newly added fields of digital economy, green economy, supply chain connectivity, competition and consumer protection, and small and medium-sized enterprises reflect the common willingness and pragmatic actions of both sides to actively lead the formulation of international rules and promote cooperation in emerging fields. By organically integrating traditional "at the border" issues such as trade facilitation with emerging "behind the border" fields such as intellectual property rights, competition and consumer protection, and small and medium-sized enterprises, both sides will further enhance the level of institutional opening-up and provide enterprises with a stable, transparent, and predictable business environment. The 3.0 version of the Protocol establishes a chapter on supply chain connectivity for the first time, promotes mutual recognition of rules and standards, strengthens cross-border consumer protection, pays more attention to the resilience and collaborative innovation of industrial and supply chains, and is committed to building a deeply integrated market with efficient circulation of production factors, full sharing of innovation resources, and more sustainable development results.
Looking at the entire Asia-Pacific region, China-ASEAN free trade cooperation is becoming an important engine for regional economic integration. The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 versions, on the premise of respecting diversity and taking into account differences in development stages, explore effective paths for common development through gradual opening-up, which has positive demonstration significance for the establishment of a comprehensive and high-level Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area. It will also consolidate the status of East Asia as an important global economic growth engine, promote the formation of a more dynamic and risk-resistant regional growth circle, and form interaction and complementarity with mechanisms such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), jointly drawing a clearer roadmap for Asia-Pacific economic integration.
Taking the signing of the 3.0 version of the Protocol as an opportunity, China and ASEAN are working together to open a new chapter in the deep integration of the regional economy. The China-ASEAN cooperation train will continue to accelerate, heading towards a more prosperous, stable, and sustainable common home, injecting valuable certainty and positive energy into the changing world.
(The author is the President of the Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce (商务部国际贸易经济合作研究院))
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Illustration: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟)
By: 丁怡婷
Building a strong energy nation is a practical need to coordinate domestic and international affairs, development and security, and promote the construction of Chinese-style modernization. This is a systematic project that still requires adhering to the principle of establishing before abolishing and seeking progress while maintaining stability.
A careful review of the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划) proposals reveals a total of 16 "strong nation" construction goals. Among them, the "strong energy nation" (能源强国) appears for the first time in the planning proposals. What is the profound meaning behind this?
Building a strong energy nation is a practical need to coordinate domestic and international affairs, development and security, and promote the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
Looking outward, the current global energy supply and demand pattern is undergoing profound adjustments. Geopolitical factors, climate change, and energy transition are having overlapping effects, and energy issues have become a priority area for national security in various countries.
Looking inward, during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China's energy consumption will continue to experience rigid growth. It is estimated that annual electricity consumption will increase by approximately 600 billion kilowatt-hours, which is a significant pressure. As a large country with a population of more than 1.4 billion, we cannot continue the old path of high energy consumption and high emissions of developed countries in the past. We must shift to a green and low-carbon development track.
Therefore, building a strong energy nation means building a strong energy industry chain, supply chain, and innovation system, adhering to the simultaneous development of multiple energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and nuclear, continuously increasing the proportion of new energy supply, promoting the safe, reliable, and orderly replacement of fossil energy, and promoting the transformation of energy production and consumption patterns. Only by firmly grasping the fundamentals such as energy and improving independent development capabilities can we have more confidence to win new advantages in international competition.
We already have many favorable conditions for building a strong energy nation. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五规划) period, China's position as the world's largest energy producer was consolidated, and the energy self-sufficiency rate remained above 80%. As fossil energy consumption peaks in sequence, the external dependence on oil and gas will gradually decrease to a reasonable level. China has also built the world's largest and most complete new energy industry chain, providing more than 80% of the world's photovoltaic modules and 70% of wind power equipment. Many energy technologies and equipment are globally leading, and new breakthroughs have been made in million-kilowatt-level hydropower, advanced nuclear power, heavy-duty gas turbines, and smart grids.
As the world's largest developing country, China still faces arduous tasks in economic development and improving people's livelihoods, and energy development still faces many rigid constraints. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, building a strong energy nation is a systematic project that still requires adhering to the principle of establishing before abolishing and seeking progress while maintaining stability, and coordinating some relationships.
The relationship between energy security and transition. Green transition cannot be achieved overnight. It must be based on national conditions and seek progress while maintaining stability. On the basis of the "orderly withdrawal" of traditional energy, we must promote the establishment of new energy first, early establishment, and rapid establishment to achieve safe and reliable replacement.
The relationship between energy development and energy conservation. To build a strong energy nation, we must focus on the supply side and promote the development of green energy; but we must not ignore the demand side, promote energy conservation and efficiency improvement, and advocate green and low-carbon production and lifestyles. Taking equipment energy conservation as an example, China, through the implementation of a large-scale equipment renewal action, will update more than 20 million units (sets) of equipment in key areas in 2024, forming an energy saving of approximately 25 million tons of standard coal, reducing carbon emissions from the source.
The relationship between the government and the market. Deepen the market-oriented reform of energy competitive links, continuously improve the energy price mechanism, and stimulate endogenous动力 and innovation vitality.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China's new energy system, which is clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient, will be accelerated. More "wind blowing" (风吹), "sunshine" (日晒), and "water flow" (水流) will be transformed into green energy for development, and more fossil energy will be utilized cleanly and efficiently, helping to firmly hold the energy bowl.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王云杉
In Santanghu Township (三塘湖镇), Hami (哈密), Xinjiang (新疆), on the boundless Gobi Desert, hundreds of hundred-meter-high wind turbines stand in rows, and dark photovoltaic panels connect into patches facing the sunlight, "rippling" with shimmering light patterns.
Here lies China's first "desert, Gobi, and barren land" (沙戈荒) new energy transmission base—the Gobi Energy Base on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains (天山) in Xinjiang (新疆), which is also a supporting power source project for the "Xinjiang Electricity to Chongqing (重庆)" project, with new energy installations accounting for more than 70%.
Currently, the project construction is entering the final sprint stage of full-capacity grid connection for power generation. Why build a "desert, Gobi, and barren land" new energy base? Why did the first "desert, Gobi, and barren land" new energy transmission base land in Hami (哈密)? The reporter conducted an interview.
Focusing on Green and Low-Carbon
The project adopts a "wind-solar-thermal-storage integration" model for coordinated operation.
"Desert, Gobi, and barren land," as the name suggests, refers to deserts, Gobi deserts, and barren lands. These areas often have abundant wind and solar energy resources, and abundant usable land space resources.
Take Hami (哈密), Xinjiang (新疆), as an example. From the perspective of land resources, Gobi covers 94,600 square kilometers of Hami's (哈密) 142,100 square kilometers of land, accounting for 66.57% of the city's total area, with a large amount of underutilized land resources, providing good conditions for large-scale new energy development.
From the perspective of wind and solar resources, Hami (哈密) is located in a windy area, with nearly 200 days of strong winds above level 8 throughout the year; the annual sunshine hours reach 3,100 to 3,300 hours, making it one of the regions with the most abundant sunshine in the country.
When various resources converge in one place, the "desert, Gobi, and barren land" new energy base that rises from the ground opens up more possibilities.
On February 26, 2024, the Xinjiang Tianshan (新疆天山) Northern Gobi Energy Base, covering a total area of approximately 1,651 square kilometers, officially started construction, with a total installed capacity of 14.2 million kilowatts.
"The project adopts a 'wind-solar-thermal-storage integration' model, allowing various energy sources and energy storage technologies to cooperate and operate in coordination," explained Liu Yongqing (刘永青), director of the Engineering and Materials Department of China Huadian Tianshan Power Generation Co., Ltd. (新疆华电天山发电有限公司), "When one type of energy is affected by weather and other factors, another type of energy can partially compensate for its insufficient output. At the same time, flexible regulation of thermal power and energy storage ensures the continuous and stable supply of energy and achieves a high proportion of new energy transmission."
Chang Jiaxing (常家星), general manager of Huadian Xinjiang Power Generation Co., Ltd. (华电新疆发电有限公司), introduced that after the 8.1 million kilowatt project led by Huadian (华电) is completed, it can add 14.2 billion kilowatt-hours of green electricity annually, save 4.27 million tons of standard coal, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 11.72 million tons, which will powerfully promote the transformation of Xinjiang's (新疆) resource advantages and promote the clean and low-carbon transformation of energy.
According to reports, after all the units of the Xinjiang Tianshan (新疆天山) Northern Gobi Energy Base are put into operation for power generation, 36 billion kilowatt-hours of green electricity will be directly transmitted to the Sichuan (川) and Chongqing (渝) areas through the Hami (哈密)-Chongqing (重庆) ±800 kV ultra-high voltage project, and the former "barren land" will become an "energy oasis."
Focusing on Safety and Stability
Constructing and installing grid-forming energy storage to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power system.
A major feature of the Xinjiang Tianshan (新疆天山) Northern Gobi Energy Base is the construction and installation of the country's largest "desert, Gobi, and barren land" grid-forming energy storage.
Why is energy storage needed?
Liu Yongqing (刘永青) explained: "The Gobi region has characteristics such as frequent extreme weather and fragile ecology. In addition, the intermittent and volatile characteristics of new energy power generation bring greater challenges to the safe and stable operation of the power system."
What is grid-forming energy storage?
In the past, the power grid mainly relied on "thermal power plants" and "hydropower plants" for power supply. The core of these plants is a "rotating large wheel"—thermal power plants use "steam turbines to drive generators," and hydropower plants use "water turbines to drive generators." These wheels are very heavy and have strong "buffering capabilities," which can help the power grid stabilize the frequency when power generation and consumption do not match. However, new energy power stations do not have such "heavy wheels," so they need to be equipped with "storage tanks"—energy storage batteries—to store excess power and release power when there is a shortage.
"Traditional energy storage is more like a 'temporary bucket,' which can only passively fill gaps and cannot actively stabilize the rhythm of the power grid. The grid-forming energy storage applied in the base is equivalent to installing a smart pump that can sense the rate of change in water pressure on the storage tank, which can actively simulate the 'buffering capacity' of the 'heavy wheel' of a thermal power plant, and adjust the output according to the speed of the fluctuation, upgrading from 'passive energy replenishment' to 'active grid stabilization'," said Liu Yongqing (刘永青).
Taking the construction of the "desert, Gobi, and barren land" new energy base as an opportunity, Huadian (华电) is further studying the key technologies and applications of grid-forming energy storage. In the future, as the technology continues to mature, it will also be promoted to more new energy bases.
New energy is more reliable, and coal-fired power units also need to improve their flexibility. More than a hundred kilometers away, the Huadian (华电) 2×1 million kilowatt coal-fired power project supporting the "desert, Gobi, and barren land" new energy base is busy.
"The two coal-fired power units are positioned as peak-shaving power sources, and the annual power generation can reach 10 billion kilowatt-hours, providing strong support and guarantee for the large-scale transmission of new energy," said Lu Gang (陆刚), general manager and deputy secretary of the Party Committee of Xinjiang Huadian Tianshan Green Energy Co., Ltd. (新疆华电天山绿色能源有限公司). "Under the condition of ensuring safe and stable operation, the minimum power generation of the units can be reduced to 20% of the rated capacity, allowing coal-fired power units to transform from stable power generation mainstays to flexible regulators."
In other words, the Xinjiang Tianshan (新疆天山) Northern Gobi Energy Base can ensure that when wind power and photovoltaic power are generating a lot of electricity, coal-fired power units can actively reduce their output to make way for clean energy; when wind and solar power generation is insufficient, coal-fired power units can timely supplement power generation to ensure that there is always electricity to be sent through the transmission channel.
Focusing on Economic Efficiency
Continuously optimizing technology to make power generation more economical and power transmission more efficient.
During the interview at the base, the reporter found that economic efficiency is a key word in the construction and operation of the base.
"The construction of the base is a complex system engineering, involving multiple links such as power generation, transmission, transformation, distribution, and electricity consumption. We strive to continuously improve power production and transmission efficiency through design optimization and technological innovation, effectively reduce various losses, and provide enterprises and the masses with more low-cost power supply," said Yang Jinfa (杨金发), general manager of Xinjiang Huadian Tianshan Power Generation Co., Ltd. (新疆华电天山发电有限公司).
——Intelligent dispatch, making power generation more economical.
Walking into the integrated control room of the coal-fired power project, the operating status of each piece of equipment is displayed in real time on a 5-meter-long screen. "Unlike general coal-fired power integrated control rooms, here, two projects, new energy and coal-fired power, can be controlled and dispatched simultaneously," said Zhang Mingjie (张明杰), secretary of the Party Committee of Xinjiang Huadian Tianshan Power Generation Co., Ltd. (新疆华电天山发电有限公司). "When the power grid issues electricity demand, the system can use a large model to automatically calculate the optimal ratio of coal-fired power and new energy power generation."
According to calculations, after the system is applied, it is expected to increase the new energy consumption capacity by 3%.
——Upgrading technology to make power transmission more efficient.
At the Balikun (巴里坤) No. 2 station of the Xinjiang Tianshan (新疆天山) Northern Gobi Energy Base, the photovoltaic medium-voltage DC system is under construction, and 200 megawatts of photovoltaic power will be continuously sent out through this line.
"The current photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, and other power generation equipment generally generate DC power. If a conventional power generation system is used, two more 'AC-DC conversion' processes are required. This medium-voltage DC system can be 'directly connected,' reducing the inverter and AC voltage boosting links, reducing line loss, and improving stability," said Liu Yongqing (刘永青).
——Optimizing design to make water use more intensive.
At the site of the coal-fired power project, an ultra-large cooling tower with a bottom diameter of 147 meters and a height of 210 meters rises from the ground.
"Traditional coal-fired power units have separate cooling towers for the main engine and auxiliary machines, each using water and electricity. Now we have merged them into one set, pooling all the water that needs to be cooled into one cooling tower to achieve resource sharing and save more water," said Lu Gang (陆刚). "After the cooling tower is integrated, the entire coal-fired power unit only uses 0.13 cubic meters of water for every megawatt-hour of electricity generated, saving more than 60% of water."
"Through continuous optimization and upgrading of technology, the base has achieved better power generation coal consumption, lower plant power consumption rate, and higher main steam pressure, which not only provides a stable green power source for 'Xinjiang Electricity to Chongqing (疆电入渝),' but also helps to solve the technical problems of developing new energy in the Gobi, providing a replicable and scalable sample for the construction of subsequent 'desert, Gobi, and barren land' new energy bases and the construction of new power systems in China," said Yang Jinfa (杨金发).
Return to TopChina and ASEAN Jointly Promote the Development of Regional Energy Industry
According to a report from the National Energy Administration (国家能源局): China and ASEAN have built 16 interconnected transmission lines of 110 kV and above. Since the commencement of electricity trade between the two sides, cross-border electricity exchange has exceeded 75 billion kWh, of which green electricity accounts for more than 90%. By the end of 2024, the cumulative investment in hydropower, wind power, and photovoltaic projects cooperated by the two sides has increased by more than 5 times compared with 2014, and the installed capacity has increased by 15 times. Relevant officials from the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) stated that China encourages Chinese-funded enterprises to actively participate in the construction of clean energy in the ASEAN region and work with partners in the ASEAN region to promote the development of the regional energy industry with practical actions.
(Wang Yunshan (王云杉))
Further Advancement of Professional Integration of Central Enterprises
According to a report, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委) recently held a central enterprise professional integration promotion conference and a centralized signing ceremony for key projects. Professional integration refers to enterprises breaking corporate boundaries through asset restructuring, equity cooperation, asset swaps, free transfers, strategic alliances, and other methods to concentrate resources on advantageous enterprises and primary business enterprises. The signed projects mainly include the "Industrial Cooperation + Capital Operation" project of China Petrochemical Corporation (中国石化) and Dongfang Electric Corporation (东方电气集团) in Uxin Banner (乌审旗), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) for carbon fiber, the professional integration project of China FAW Group Co., Ltd. (中国一汽) and Zhuoyu Technology (卓驭科技) in the field of intelligent driving, and the co-chain project of China FAW Group Co., Ltd. (中国一汽) and China Minmetals (中国五矿) in the battery key materials field industrial chain.
(Li Xinping (李心萍))
The Number of National-Level Green Factories in the Light Industry Has Reached 1321
According to a report from the 2025 Light Industry Science and Technology Innovation and Green Development Conference, as of now, the number of light industry enterprises above designated size in China has increased to 140,000. The entire industry has cumulatively cultivated more than 1,000 national-level specialized, refined, and new "Little Giant" enterprises, 133 individual manufacturing champion demonstration enterprises, and the number of national-level green factories in the industry has reached 1321. The China National Light Industry Council (中国轻工业联合会) stated that it will further optimize the science and technology innovation system and strive to build 50 pilot platforms for key cultivation by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology by 2030, cultivate 1,500 specialized, refined, and new "Little Giant" enterprises in the light industry, and 180 individual champion enterprises.
(Han Xin (韩鑫))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李心萍
According to the latest data from the China Construction Machinery Association (中国工程机械工业协会), in the first 10 months of this year, the industry sold a total of 192,000 excavators, a year-on-year increase of 17%; a total of 104,000 loaders were sold, a year-on-year increase of 15.8%; and a total of 1.22 million forklifts were sold, a year-on-year increase of 14.2%.
"Since the beginning of this year, with the continuous emergence of macro policy effects, the industry's development environment has steadily improved, and major economic indicators have achieved stable growth," said Su Zimeng (苏子孟), President of the China Construction Machinery Association (中国工程机械工业协会).
A detailed analysis of the reasons for the industry's recovery reveals that, in addition to the release of policy dividends, the progress made in the industry's transformation and upgrading has played a crucial role.
Digital intelligence is leading the industry's transformation.
At this year's China (Beijing) International Construction Machinery Exhibition (中国（北京）国际工程机械展览会), a batch of intelligent products made a stunning appearance.
For example, Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd. (广西柳工机械股份有限公司) brought a large-scale smart mine solution. Unmanned excavators perform precise operations according to instructions, unmanned mining trucks automatically plan routes based on intelligent dispatch systems, and unmanned graders level and unmanned rollers compact in one go. A series of construction machinery achieves unmanned formation operation.
"The entire process does not require manual intervention, which not only reduces the safety risks of personnel operations, but also increases operating efficiency by 15%," said the relevant person in charge of LiuGong (柳工).
The loader brought by Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (徐州工程机械集团有限公司) can achieve L3 level of autonomous driving. The equipment can rely on lidar, high-definition cameras, and various sensors to construct a three-dimensional point cloud map of the surrounding environment, realizing autonomous unmanned operation.
Su Zimeng (苏子孟) introduced that unmanned construction machinery has been applied in relatively closed scenarios such as ports, steel plants, and mixing stations.
Green transformation is accelerating.
Green transformation is an important aspect of the industry's new breakthroughs. "Electric construction machinery is gradually forming competitive advantages such as good working condition adaptability, zero tailpipe emissions, low noise, high reliability, easy maintenance, and high efficiency," said Su Zimeng (苏子孟).
Taking the XE270EV pure electric excavator launched by XCMG Group (徐工集团) as an example, under heavy-load conditions, a 2-hour fast charge can continuously operate for 6 hours; under light-load conditions, a 2-hour fast charge can continuously operate for a whole day.
"Electric excavators only cost more than 100 yuan per day for electricity, while fuel excavators cost more than 1,000 yuan per day for fuel, reducing the cost of use by nearly 90%," said the head of a steel plant in Tangshan (唐山), Hebei (河北). Moreover, the maintenance cost has also dropped from more than 2,000 yuan per time to about 500 yuan.
Data shows that in 2024, the penetration rate of electric aerial work platforms in China reached 92.5%, the penetration rate of electric forklifts reached 73.6%, and the proportion of electric loaders reached 10.4%.
Internationalization is accelerating.
According to data from the China Construction Machinery Association (中国工程机械工业协会), in the first 10 months of this year, China's construction machinery exports reached US$48.526 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12%. Prior to this, the industry's overall export volume had achieved growth for four consecutive years.
"With the continued improvement of the industrial base and the modernization level of the industrial chain in China's construction machinery industry, the industry's internationalization process continues to accelerate," said Su Zimeng (苏子孟).
From Southeast Asia to Europe, from Africa to South America, Chinese construction machinery can be seen everywhere.
Recently, Fortescue River Group (福德士河集团) of Australia announced that it will purchase 150 to 200 240-ton pure electric mining trucks from XCMG Group (徐工集团) between 2028 and 2030. This not only represents the recognition of Chinese construction machinery by the global high-end market, but also the largest green mining machinery export order signed by China so far.
For leading Chinese construction machinery companies, the overseas business revenue of many companies is nearly half, or even more than half. The "2025 Global Top 50 Construction Machinery Manufacturers List" shows that XCMG Group (徐工集团) and Sany Heavy Industry (三一重工) are among the top ten, with XCMG Group (徐工集团) ranking fourth.
"Although the adverse effects brought about by changes in the external environment have increased, China's construction machinery technology, products, and services are increasingly recognized by international users, and the overseas business layout of industry companies continues to improve. This year, the industry's total export volume will still maintain a high level," said Su Zimeng (苏子孟). China's construction machinery industry will continue to show a steady operation and a steady and progressive development trend.
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Return to TopBy: 王祥夫
When I was in elementary school, the students from well-off families always carried fountain pens, while those from average families almost all used dip pens. Back then, there were no plastic barrels; dip pens all had wooden barrels, thick at one end and thin at the other. The nibs of dip pens were replaceable; if one broke, you could just replace it. Dip pen nibs were sold in packs of 10 for 5 cents a pack, which wasn't expensive. There were various types of nibs; I liked the wide ones, but there were also some very small nibs. Small nibs tended to leak ink, so I didn't like using them.
Students who brought dip pens to school also had to bring an ink bottle. Ink bottles came in all sorts of shapes and sizes, some particularly beautiful, but they're nowhere to be seen now. The most famous blue ink we could use back then was "Ostrich Brand." The trademark on the ink bottle was a proud, strutting ostrich. This sparked our imaginations, at least making us think of Africa, because in geography class, we learned that ostriches lived in Africa. In recent years, I once saw a braised ostrich leg at a dinner table that was so large it was astonishing. We were all a bit 目瞪口呆 (mù dèng kǒu dāi - "eyes staring, mouth agape," dumbstruck; stunned), not knowing how to start with our chopsticks or knives. Turkey legs, which foreigners like to eat, are big enough, but an ostrich leg is more than 10 times bigger than a turkey leg. I then realized that ostriches could be farmed in China. Ostrich meat is coarse and not very tasty, and ostrich eggs don't seem to taste very good either. In short, we're not used to eating this kind of thing.
The "Ostrich Brand" ink we used back then was dark blue, a relatively pure color. This kind of ink was more expensive. Most students used ink tablets wrapped in silver foil paper. A whole sheet of silver foil paper could hold 10 "ink essences" to be dissolved and used as ink. When using them, you'd put them in the ink bottle and add a little water. The color of these ink tablets wasn't as pure; it was a bit purplish. When I was in elementary school, many students had these ink essences in their pencil boxes. Our standard kit back then was a dip pen, an ink bottle, and a few ink essences.
You had to be especially careful when doing homework with a dip pen. Each time, you had to dip a little ink; if you dipped too much, a big drop of ink would fall onto your homework. We kept a piece of chalk in our pencil boxes to deal with this situation. When a big drop of ink fell from the dip pen, you had to immediately use the chalk to absorb it.
When I first started learning to write, I was so young that I could stay up all night, until three or four in the morning. I'd go for a walk outside; it was so quiet outside, and then come back and continue writing. Nighttime is really a good time to write; it allows you to see things on paper that you can't see during the day. At that time, I got a German dip pen from a good friend. It was a rare and beautiful pure silver dip pen, with a silver nib, with a series of German words on it, and a small mechanism that could be pushed up or down to control the thickness of the writing. The nib of this dip pen had three holes, in the shape of a shamrock. Because it was pure silver, it was very heavy. I used it for a long time, but later I learned that it wasn't actually a German dip pen, but made in England, produced in Birmingham (伯明翰), England in 1905. The pen had beautiful patterns, engraved with delicate wheat ear patterns.
Later, when I went abroad, I found a large antique "Mabie Todd" (梅比陶德) dip pen. Mabie Todd dip pens can be said to be the top of the line in antique dip pens. It cost me more than 200 euros, but I was overjoyed. Although I haven't used it to write anything, sometimes I pick it up and look at it carefully, wondering who used this pen, whether there were poets or novelists like me, or whether someone used this pen to write love letters?
Because of this pen, I repeatedly thought of the dip pens I used as a child, but several times I went to stationery stores, I couldn't find the kind of wooden barrel dip pen I used to use, thick at one end and thin at the other. Plastic dip pen barrels are everywhere, but that has nothing to do with me. I found more improved dip pens in the current stationery stores. There is a kind of nib that can be completely removed, with not only a single-piece nib, but also a small ink reservoir—that is, a small black tube like the ink reservoir on a fountain pen, which can ensure that you can use it for a longer time with one dip of ink. This is of great benefit to students doing homework or taking notes in class now. This is really the progress of the times; there is nothing that can't be done, only things you can't imagine. I bought such a dip pen with a removable nib and ink reservoir in a stationery store. This kind of pen can be easily removed and installed, and it is also easy to clean the nib, which is many times better than the Mabie Todd antique dip pen I found abroad. Sometimes I use this newly bought dip pen to write something. I haven't used a dip pen to write for a long time, and the manuscript paper plus this new pen suddenly gives me a sense of freshness. The emergence of computers has alienated us from paper and pens. Sometimes I feel that I am a little sorry for paper and pens.
For a while, I also went to antique shops everywhere to find old ink bottles, but I hardly gained anything. But once, I unexpectedly received a large blue ink bottle produced by the old Beijing Ink Factory (老北京墨水厂), one bottle of which could be divided into dozens of small bottles. Its beauty lies in the bottle cap. On the round bottle cap, there is a small bottle-like thing standing diagonally, which also has a small cap. When pouring ink out of the large bottle, you must pass through it. In this way, when pouring ink out, a large amount will not suddenly pour out. This kind of bottle is rarely seen now. This large ink bottle made me feel very close. On the bottle was a yellow and blue label:
"Beijing Ink (北京墨水), Made by Beijing Ink Factory (北京市墨水厂), Blue-Black, 912 ml"
I rarely use fountain pens to write now, let alone dip pens, but I like to see or collect these things. Seeing them, it seems like those past days instantly return to my eyes, and we sit there with our hands behind our backs, reciting loudly:
Hoeing millet under the midday sun,
Sweat drips onto the soil beneath the millet.
Who knows that the meal on our plate,
Each grain is the result of hard work.
By: 安 爽
In recent years, the creation of science fiction literature for children seems to have ushered in an "explosion period." Machines, interstellar space, the future, artificial intelligence... the book covers alone are enough to dazzle people. It seems that whoever's story doesn't have a bit of "technology" is left behind by the times. Faced with this wave of science fiction in children's literature, I often feel I have something to say.
Some works that tout themselves as "children's science fiction" simply use "space," "chips," and "aliens" as new packaging, treating science fiction as a gimmick for the work. The plots of some works mostly still follow the old narrative mode of "brave children saving the world": children rely on courage and wisdom to defeat evil forces and ultimately restore world order. Machines are "loyal partners," artificial intelligence is "obedient assistants," and technology in the story is more of a controllable tool rather than an existence that needs to be understood or reflected upon. And when technology "loses control," it can be easily resolved by the courage of children or human emotions.
This "technological optimism" creative tendency causes some children's science fiction literature to lose its ideological tension. It does not truly enter into the relationship between people and technology, and does not reflect on the relationship between "people and technology," such as "When machines develop consciousness, how do we think about humanity?" "When algorithms replace judgment, where is children's imagination?" and other similar questions are almost absent in the works. Technology here is just a background. Therefore, the sense of the future in some children's science fiction works often remains at the formal level, rather than the ideological level. Using excitement to fill the depth is essentially a kind of contempt for children's imagination.
Of course, there is also another more extreme type of work, in which machines betray humans, and the virtual world devours the real world. These stories are often filled with a retro romantic feeling: returning to nature, abandoning technology, and returning to the innocence of childhood. Although such stories carry moral passion, they seem too conservative in thought. It does not inspire children on how to recognize themselves in a technological society.
Thus, the creation of children's science fiction literature seems to have become polarized: either enthusiastically embracing technology or completely rejecting technology. The former is reduced to superficial praise, while the latter falls into conservative panic. But what is the significance of children's science fiction literature? My understanding is that it lies in guiding children to understand the subtle tension between technology and humanity: How does technology change the world? Can artificial intelligence include empathy? And when children learn together with machines, how will they define the value of "human"?
True science fiction literature is a combination of imagination and thought, and an intersection of scientific rationality and humanistic warmth. For example, Zhang Zhilu's (张之路) *Extreme Illusion* is not satisfied with displaying the spectacle of technology or creating a thrilling story rhythm, but instead uses a suspenseful and fantastic narrative structure to deeply explore the human cracks and ethical dilemmas behind technology. The novel unfolds with the triple suspense of "UFO rumors," "game viruses," and "personality splits," progressively revealing how scientific experiments invade people's consciousness and even shake the boundaries of the person themselves. It allows children to think about "what is a person" while exploring the unknown. Similarly, in Ma Chuansi's (马传思) *Flame Planet*, there is no simple presentation of the binary narrative of "humans defeating aliens," but rather allows the relationship between Ma Yuan (马塬) and the Tugen (图根) people to move from misunderstanding and conflict to understanding and cooperation. The encounter between humans and others is no longer conquest, but exploration, discovery, and the excavation of new possibilities.
The imagination of literature is not built up by speed; children's literature writers should first be thinkers with depth and warmth. Writing science fiction, writing about the future, is more about writing about people. Writing about the cold light of technology also means writing about the faint light of the soul. What children need is not only to be shocked by technology, but also to be awakened by thought. The so-called "future literature" may not be in the future, but in the writer's sincerity at this moment. An author who can face words with heart, patiently polish plots, and sincerely gaze at the hearts of children is more worthy of expectation than any "avant-garde subject matter."
Return to TopBy: 王纯亮
That gray-white Ao Ji Rock (鳌矶石) in the Nanming River (南明河) of Guiyang (贵阳) steadily supports the Pavilion of First Scholar, Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼), a famous building in Guizhou (贵州). Hundreds of years of wind and rain have settled here, and the cultural heritage and integrity slowly unfold from the companionship of this rock and building.
In the twenty-sixth year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (明万历二十六年) (1598), Jiang Dongzhi (江东之), the Guizhou (贵州) Governor, called on people to build bridges and buildings here. The craftsmen, carrying their tools, stopped here and shouted, "Build the pavilion right here!" A chisel went down, and sparks suddenly splashed on the turtle-back-like stone surface...
The project took 8 years to complete. This "bridge connecting mountains and rivers, building standing in the heart of the river" vision echoed the "Guizhou's First" (黔中第一) spirit. On the day of completion, if Jiang Dongzhi (江东之), who had long buried the expectation of "**科甲挺秀**" (kē jiǎ tǐng xiù - "successful candidates stand out," hoping for success in imperial examinations) in his heart, was still alive, he would probably stand on the building, looking at the beautiful mountains and rivers in front of him, and feel endless pride. The two characters "Jiaxiu" (甲秀) truly convey the expectation that the building will promote cultural prosperity and that talent will shine in the world.
Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼) is layered and contracted, with a height of about 20 meters from the bridge deck to the top of the building. The overall structure has vermilion beams and green tiles, with a triple-eaved, four-cornered pyramidal roof. This structure is quite unique in the history of Chinese ancient architecture, which not only reflects the superb skills of ancient craftsmen, but also demonstrates the unique charm of traditional Chinese architecture.
In front of the building, the patterns of the carved jade railings are clearly visible. Walking towards Ao Ji Rock (鳌矶石), the shadow of the wooden pavilion gradually falls. Perhaps this rock and this building are truly blessed with outstanding talents, in the days that followed, Guiyang (贵阳) saw a galaxy of talents: When Yang Wencong (杨文骢) of the late Ming Dynasty wielded his brush, he must have dipped the tip of his brush in the water of the Nanming River (南明河), so that his calligraphy and paintings were so vivid; when Zhao Yijiong (赵以炯) and Cao Weicheng (曹维城) of the Qing Dynasty won the top prize in the imperial examination, did they ever stop in front of this building and integrate the tenacity of Ao Ji Rock (鳌矶石) into their hearts?
The Nanming River (南明河) flows around Ao Ji Rock (鳌矶石), and the "碧玉带" (bì yù dài - "jade belt," metaphor for a river) converges into the Hanbi Pool (涵碧潭). On the side of the building, the Floating Jade Bridge (浮玉桥), a stone arch bridge, connects the two banks, and there is a small pavilion on the bridge called Hanbi Pavilion (涵碧亭). Looking up, you can see the triple eaves of Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼) picking up clouds, like a brush dipped in ink, waving on the boundless sky. The exotic animals carved on the corners of the eaves, although the paintings on their bodies have faded a bit, still hold their heads high. It really corresponds to the sentence in the Book of Songs (诗经), "**如鸟斯革，如翚斯飞**" (rú niǎo sī gé, rú huī sī fēi - "like birds spreading their wings, like pheasants soaring," describes a magnificent and imposing building).
The wind drills in through the window lattices, carrying the misty water vapor of the Nanming River (南明河), and the sound gently tells the past. In history, although Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼) has been burned by war and collapsed due to wind and rain, it is like a stubborn old man, always able to stand up from the ruins. When craftsmen of past dynasties repaired it, at the moment when they embedded the wooden tenon and mortise into the stone foundation, they may have also felt a heavy responsibility.
Cuiwei Garden (翠微园), which was built earlier than Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼), is hidden in the green bushes on the side of the building. The two ancient buildings complement each other. From time to time, the fragrance of ink overflows from the calligraphy hall in Cuiwei Garden (翠微园). In the hall, paper and ink are spread out, and those leaping characters incorporate the cultural heritage of Guizhou (黔地) into the brush and ink.
The sun shines obliquely on Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼), and the green ancient tiles gleam slightly. The old neighbors sit on the stone steps in front of the building, patiently telling the people who come and go about the flood that happened once. The muddy yellow waves flooded the stone foundation, and people were worried on the shore, but the building stood still in the huge waves.
The little birds perched on the corners of the eaves are safe and comfortable, and the egrets pacing by Ao Ji Rock (鳌矶石) "scan" the fish at the bottom of the river with their eyes. Behind the egrets, the solid building body is like a silent secret language written by the ancients on this Ao Ji Rock (鳌矶石) in the Nanming River (南明河). The "Jiang Dongzhi's" (江东之们) building is obviously not just for the scenery, they want to erect a spiritual backbone for this land.
As dusk falls, the lights are lit one after another from the eaves of Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼). The "City South Scenic Spot" (城南胜迹) archway, which stands at the north entrance of the building, is like a portal, framing the different scenery of Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼). Sitting under the Hanbi Pavilion (涵碧亭) not far from the archway, watching the shadow of the building fall into the water, broken into a river of starlight. The water waves knead the gold foil of the neon lights, blurring the boundaries between ancient and modern times. Some tourists take pictures with their cameras, and the moment the shutter clicks, it is like shaking hands with the ancients across time and space.
Passing through the central hall of Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼), on the pillars on the other side, there is a long couplet written by Liu Yunliang (刘蕴良) of the Qing Dynasty, which is magnificent. The hawkers' cries, children's play, and tourists' exclamations floating in the air are endless. The "five hundred years of steadily occupying Ao Ji (鳌矶), alone supporting the sky" (五百年稳占鳌矶，独撑天宇) arrogance in the long couplet collides with the bustling market and the hustle and bustle of people coming and going, but it creates endless harmony. The ancient building that traverses the historical time and space and the vibrant contemporary life have long been integrated together.
Yes, the lifeblood of the city is hidden in the texture of the cultural heritage. When the pace of urban life is too fast, so that we are a little confused, the heavy cultural foundation will point out a certain path. Those feelings hidden in the heart are the spiritual notes that Jiaxiu Tower (甲秀楼) gives to people - it is never a rigid specimen, but a cultural heritage. When people approach it, a wisp of warmth that is connected with history and lasts for a long time often arises in their hearts.
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After the weather turns cool, Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) exhales a misty breath. Such weather is most suitable for rewarding the stomach with fatty crab roe or fish hot pot. However, in my opinion, a bowl of silver fish and egg custard, in addition to being warm, has more elegance and nourishment.
To taste the freshness of Dongting Lake (洞庭湖), one cannot simply settle for a hasty meal in lakeside restaurants. Visitors from other places need to immerse themselves in the local area for a while. Only when their own "skill" is cultivated can they taste the aftertaste beyond the food. For example, reciting a few ancient poems appropriate to the occasion at Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼) or Junshan Island (君山岛) to first imbue oneself with some literary ink, and as for hydrography and geography, one must personally measure it with footsteps and boats.
It is best to set off in the early morning, walking and crossing alone in the mist and smoke, so that one's body is also stained with the atmosphere of Dongting Lake (洞庭湖). At this time of year, in the morning, the moisture in the nasal cavity seems to carry a brief chill. After wandering around, with each inhale and exhale, it drags along the unique freshness of reeds and withered lotus, making you full of joy for the new day. At this time, Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) is still drowsy, tired of dressing up, just waiting for the bright light to bring a diamond mirror.
Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) is rich and vast, feeding a wide variety of fish. Compared to the fatness of silver carp and the deliciousness of mandarin fish, I have a special preference for the small silver fish. It is said that Dongting silver fish have extremely high requirements for water quality. If one is not destined, it is impossible to see its true face in the wild. But fortunately, large-scale artificial breeding is now everywhere. With the help of a friend, I came to a nearby fish farm.
Scooping a few fish fry from the lively fish pond and placing them in a glass container for observation, you will unconsciously widen your eyes. This is truly a magical creature! It is completely transparent, unlike ordinary scaled creatures, and can only be distinguished from the lake water when it moves. The ancients called it "ice scales and plain mouth," and because it is soft and boneless, it has always been sought after by elegant scholars and gourmets. Thus, cooking silver fish naturally became an elegant affair.
The method of making silver fish and egg custard is not complicated. What is difficult is the state of mind when cooking. Take a few local eggs and crack them on the edge of a bowl. After the egg liquid slides into the porcelain bowl, whisk it with chopsticks. It is necessary to stir in one direction until the egg liquid is golden and integrated. When the weather is cool, add warm water to dilute the original egg liquid and stir again until smooth. In this process, the "ding-ding-dang-dang" sound of chopsticks colliding with the porcelain bowl is like a lively and beautiful little tune.
My friend told me that the first half of this delicacy is actually the process of steaming egg custard, but two minutes should be reserved for steaming the fish. After skimming off the egg liquid foam and steaming in a pot for 7 minutes, the egg liquid will condense like fat, trembling and able to support the weight of a dozen silver fish. At this time, do not turn off the heat. Take advantage of the heat to quickly cook the silver fish, and in less than two minutes, you can lock in the inherent freshness of the silver fish. Finally, before serving, drizzle a few drops of amber soy sauce, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and then heat the oil and pour it on top. A bowl of silver fish and egg custard is then successfully made.
Such an elegant food will not overly stimulate your senses, but will only make you realize its goodness inadvertently. You see, the egg custard is golden, the green onions are emerald green and exquisite, and the silver fish is white and jade-like, with a combination of simplicity and liveliness in the color scheme. When you eat it, the silver fish and egg custard rub between your lips and teeth with a smooth and tender texture, full of fresh flavor. In addition to the good taste, this delicacy has also won the favor of the elderly and children with its rich nutrition and easy chewing. On the banks of Dongting Lake (洞庭湖), a bowl of silver fish and egg custard is often the most common warm-belly food for families living by the water.
I lingered on Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) from morning until the stars were sparse. Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) is vast and tranquil. Perhaps those silver fish are like the stars in the night sky at this time, not dazzling or scalding hot, but they comfort people with small warmth, blending taste and streamer.
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The wilderness is vast, the sky is low.
The sea breeze is cool and refreshing, caressing over,
Like fingertips exploring every piece of
The blue, golden skin of the sea.
Every pore ripples with seawater,
Rising and falling like an infant's breath,
The rhythm perfectly matching
A mother's lullaby.
The clouds are light, the moon is small.
Playful children are still counting
The full basket of harvest.
Leaves are like fallen birds,
Occasionally unable to resist, fluttering once,
With a rustling of feathers.
The wind, however, still lingers on the branches.
I pretend not to notice,
Smiling knowingly,
Then quickly smoothing the corners of my mouth.
By: 韩浩月
A friend who loves bookstores said that when visiting a city, if you want to browse bookstores, you must visit the used bookstores. In the hearts of many book lovers, used bookstores have an irreplaceable status. A used bookstore can often reveal the cultural heritage of a city. In addition, the stories that used bookstores have accumulated over the years are thought-provoking.
In winter, I and a friend went to find a used bookstore in a southern city. The store was hidden in an alley, and it was difficult to find by car, but it was easy to find after getting out of the car. By the side of the road, a conspicuous bookstore sign hung, exuding simplicity. Following the guidance of the sign, we walked into a small alley, where there were still signs guiding us. As we walked forward, we saw a bookstore that seemed to be located on the first floor of a residential building. On both sides of the door, the greenery of early winter had not yet turned yellow, obscuring the name of the bookstore painted on the wall to the right of the door.
Upon entering, an old gentleman who looked to be around 70 years old was sitting behind a desk, wearing black-rimmed glasses, with bright eyes and clean clothes.
We hesitated for a moment and asked, "Are you the owner of the bookstore?"
The old gentleman said, "Yes."
"How long has this store been open?"
"Almost 40 years."
"How old are you this year?"
"Over 80."
"When did the bookstore open?"
The old gentleman pointed to the upper right and said, "Look there."
Following the direction of his finger, we saw a plaque printed with "Advanced Unit," with the date of 1988 on it.
For visitors like us who came admiringly, the old gentleman was neither cold nor enthusiastic, maintaining an attitude of being ready to end the conversation at any time, but in the end, he couldn't resist our curiosity and started chatting with us. For example, he said that this bookstore had accompanied generations of students in this city. He casually mentioned that a celebrity used to come often when he was studying. This is not surprising. A bookstore that has been open in a place for a long time provides more than just books; it provides an atmosphere, an environment, and nourishment.
The grids under the rows of bookshelves at the entrance of the bookstore were all empty, with no books. The old gentleman replied that it was because of the rain. The bookstore is located in a low-lying area, and every time there is a heavy rain, it is bound to "see the sea." The rainwater repeatedly poured into the bookstore, and the books at the bottom of the bookshelves were easily soaked. Over time, he simply stopped putting books there. I felt a little uncomfortable when I heard this. What book lovers fear most is that books get damp or soaked in water. But when the old gentleman talked about this, he didn't seem heavy-hearted, and his tone even had a hint of playfulness and banter. Yes, he is over 80 years old this year, and what storms hasn't he seen? How could a few rains knock him down?
Not only are the books in the bookstore old, but everything else is also "coated with patina." The wooden bookshelves have been colored by time, and an old wooden guitar hangs from the ceiling, as if it has been hanging for decades. Some old books are in the corners of the bookshelves, as if they haven't been touched for a long time. Time seems to have stopped here. Our eyes scanned the spines of the rows of old books, and we sighed as we looked. Each old book is placed neatly, and each one is connected to many memories and feelings. There is simply no time to carefully magnify those thoughts, because behind each thought, there are too many clues related to publishing, reading, history, and culture...
As it was getting late, we had to catch the high-speed train. After leaving the door of the bookstore, we turned around and saw the old gentleman also moving to follow us out. He bowed slightly to say goodbye, and we hurriedly stopped and bowed deeply in return...
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