Summary: Guangxi is leveraging its unique geographical position – bordering both the Beibu Gulf and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) – to enhance its economic development, as highlighted by Xi Jinping's December 2023 visit where he emphasized the need to strengthen internal and external linkages and to make Guangxi an important strategic hinterland of the GBA. Guangxi is focusing on integrating with the GBA through improved transportation links, increased agricultural exports, and collaborative industrial projects. Simultaneously, Guangxi is boosting its engagement with ASEAN countries via the Beibu Gulf Port, establishing new shipping routes and streamlining customs procedures. This "two bays integration" is driving high-quality industrial development, attracting investments from GBA-based companies and fostering a cross-border industrial ecosystem focused on ASEAN markets. Chen Gang, Party Secretary of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, stated that Guangxi would leverage the Beibu Gulf to integrate into the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and deepen opening up and cooperation with ASEAN.
Summary: A promotional event for the English version of "Xi Jinping: On Governance" Volume V was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Attendees stated the book reflects the latest developments in Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and provides Chinese wisdom and solutions for developing countries. South African officials, including Minister in the Presidency Maropene Ramokgopa, highlighted the book's insights on modernization, poverty reduction, and global cooperation. They also expressed South Africa's commitment to aligning its "2030 National Development Plan" with the Belt and Road Initiative. The event, attended by over 200 people, was co-hosted by the State Council Information Office, China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, and the Chinese Embassy in South Africa.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of the rule of law (法治) as a guarantee for Chinese-style modernization, highlighting the ongoing "Constitution Promotion Week" activities to study and implement Xi Jinping's thought on the rule of law. It points to advancements in the legal system, including the enactment of new laws and regulations, as well as improvements in law enforcement and supervision. The article stresses the need to utilize legal thinking and methods to solve problems, promote work, and improve governance. Furthermore, it calls for strengthening public legal education and integrating it into all aspects of society.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang, while presiding over the 17th collective study session of the State Council, emphasized the need to implement the CPC Central Committee's decisions on new urbanization, focusing on improving quality and releasing domestic demand potential. The session, centered on promoting people-centered urbanization and urban-rural integration, featured commentary from Gao Guoli, Director of the China Center for Urban Development, and speeches from Vice Premiers Ding Xuexiang and He Lifeng, and State Councilor Wang Xiaohong. Li stressed that urbanization is evolving from rapid growth to stable development, requiring targeted strategies to address changing demographics and the impact of technologies like AI. He called for tailored urbanization plans, improved integration of rural migrants, urban renewal initiatives, and efforts to break down the urban-rural divide.
Summary: The CCP Central Committee has completed its feedback process regarding the 20th round of inspections of provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. Liu Jinguo, a Secretary of the Secretariat and Deputy Head of the Central Inspection Work Leading Group, attended and addressed the centralized feedback meeting. The feedback emphasized the need for local Party committees to earnestly implement Xi Jinping's directives, focus on rectifying problems identified during the inspections, and integrate these rectifications with planning for the 15th Five-Year Plan. Disciplinary and organizational departments are tasked with strengthening oversight of the rectification process. The reports also mentioned that clues about issues with some leading cadres have been transferred to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the National Supervisory Commission, and the Organization Department.
Summary: According to a report from the Ministry of Transport, China's transportation sector has seen steady growth in the first ten months of the year. Fixed asset investment in transportation reached 2.95 trillion yuan, driven by major infrastructure projects. Cargo volume increased by 3.5% year-on-year to 48.29 billion tons, with both road and waterway transport contributing. Port cargo throughput also rose by 4.3% to 15.13 billion tons, while cross-regional personnel flow increased by 3.6% to 56.88 billion trips.
Summary: Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang province has become the third port globally, and second in China, to exceed 40 million TEUs annually, according to a report from the Ningbo Customs. The port joins Shanghai and Singapore in reaching this milestone as of December 2nd. This achievement signifies continued growth in China's shipping and trade capacity. The report highlights China's expanding role in global commerce.
Summary: According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China's software industry experienced significant growth in the first ten months of the year, with total revenue reaching 12.51 trillion yuan, a 13.2% year-on-year increase. Profit also increased by 7.7%, while software exports rose by 6.7% to $51.09 billion, marking eight consecutive months of positive growth. Information technology services saw a 14.4% increase, driven by cloud computing, big data, and e-commerce platform services. The software industry is a key growth area for China's economy.
Summary: The article reports on discussions with entrepreneurs regarding "new" developments, specifically emphasizing the need for a long-term perspective in the development of artificial intelligence. It also highlights the importance of efficiently accomplishing tasks and collaboratively finding common ground in serving the masses. The specific speakers and their affiliations are not detailed, nor is there mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Hainan Free Trade Port's (FTP) policy of exempting import tariffs on goods processed with a value-added exceeding 30% is boosting local industries. The policy, initially applied to limited sectors, has expanded to include pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, benefiting 129 enterprises with 860 million yuan in tax exemptions as of October. Companies like Hainan Hongyan Food are leveraging the policy to enhance competitiveness, such as processing Argentinian beef into jerky for mainland sales, avoiding approximately 43,000 yuan in tariffs. Upcoming revisions to the policy in December will further encourage local sourcing by excluding "Hainan-produced" value from the calculation of material costs, in order to more deeply incentivize the creation of local supply chains. The policy aims to build a modern industrial system with Hainan characteristics and advantages.
Summary: The article discusses Hainan Free Trade Port's "value-added tariff exemption" policy, which initially required goods to have a value increase of at least 30% to qualify for tariff exemptions. The policy aimed to promote high-value-added industries over low-end manufacturing. However, the policy was adjusted following feedback from businesses to address the challenges faced by downstream industries, in which costs increased with the value increase of upstream industries. The revised policy allows for the combined calculation of value-added across the entire supply chain after Hainan's full island customs clearance, and costs of goods produced in Hainan are now deductible from costs. The article highlights the importance of collaboration between businesses and the government to refine policies and achieve the high standards of the Hainan Free Trade Port.
Summary: Li Wenzhang, Deputy Minister of the Central Social Work Department and Director of the National Public Complaints and Proposals Administration (NPCPPA), discussed the achievements of the public complaints system during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period and future priorities outlined in the "15th Five-Year Plan" in an interview. He highlighted the importance of legalizing public complaint processes, emphasizing prevention, acceptance, handling, supervision, and order maintenance. Li stressed the need to resolve conflicts at their source through diversified approaches, reinforcing the role of the NPCPPA in social governance. He added that the NPCPPA will focus on emerging sectors and improving mechanisms for gathering public opinion. There was no mention of the United States or U.S. - China relations in the article.
Summary: The Chinese icebreakers "Xuelong" and "Xuelong 2" have arrived at the Antarctic Zhongshan Station to conduct large-scale unloading operations for China's 42nd Antarctic expedition. The vessels will offload approximately 2,000 tons of supplies over a planned 15-day period. This marks the first time "Xuelong 2" will resupply the station with fuel. The accompanying article also provided photos of this unloading operation taken by Xinhua reporter Gu Tiancheng.
Summary: China's service trade saw steady growth in the first ten months of 2023, with a total import and export value of 6.58443 trillion yuan, a 7.5% year-on-year increase, according to the Ministry of Commerce. Exports grew significantly faster than imports, leading to a reduced service trade deficit. Knowledge-intensive service trade also increased, particularly in other commercial services and telecommunications, computer, and information services. Travel service exports experienced especially high growth during this period.
Summary: A China Railway Urumqi Group announcement reports that over 9,000 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains have passed through the Horgos railway port this year, exceeding last year's total. The Horgos port has leveraged its geographical advantages to increase capacity, resulting in growth in both train traffic and freight volume. The port's freight volume reached 12.26 million tons on November 13th, completing the annual freight target 48 days ahead of schedule. The Horgos railway port now has 90 routes, covering 46 cities and regions in 18 countries, shipping more than 200 categories of goods.
Summary: The 2025 Congdu International Forum in Guangzhou, co-hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and others, focused on "Solidarity and Win-Win for the Future." Twenty-eight former foreign leaders and representatives from various sectors discussed global governance and future development, with many speakers emphasizing the need for multilateralism and cooperation to address global challenges. Participants like former Finnish PM Mari Kiviniemi highlighted the potential for Europe-China cooperation, especially in climate change. Speakers also addressed the necessity of reforming the global governance system and praised China's global initiatives, while also discussing topics such as AI governance, with participants noting China's leading role in AI development and governance.
Summary: The article discusses the challenges facing the multilateral trading system amidst rising protectionism and unilateralism, particularly referencing trade wars initiated by unnamed "individual countries." While acknowledging the strain on the WTO-centered system, the piece highlights the resilience of global trade through the rise of South-South trade and digital economies. It emphasizes the need to uphold multilateralism, with China positioned as a key defender of the system and a proponent of free trade, even forgoing special treatment within the WTO. The article criticizes protectionism and tariff abuse and urges countries to choose building "bridges" over building "walls." The United States is mentioned in relation to being the main creator and participant of the post-war international economic order and multilateral trading system, and benefiting from it over the long term.
Summary: In Moscow, Wang Yi met with Lavrov, stating that under the guidance of Xi Jinping and Putin, China-Russia relations have achieved high-level development. Both sides agreed to firmly defend the results of WWII and oppose attempts to overturn colonial aggression. Wang Yi noted Putin's signing of a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens and looked ahead to the anniversaries of bilateral agreements next year. Lavrov affirmed Russia's adherence to the One China principle and support for China's position on Taiwan. Wang Yi also stated that China and Russia should resolutely curb the provocations of Japan's far-right forces.
Summary: Wang Yi met with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna in Beijing, noting President Macron's upcoming fourth state visit to China. Wang expressed hope that the visit will strengthen strategic mutual trust and deepen cooperation. Wang also addressed Japan's stance on Taiwan, asserting China's firm opposition to Japan interfering in the Taiwan issue. Colonna affirmed Macron's emphasis on the relationship with China and France's commitment to the One China Policy.
Summary: Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee and Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, met with a delegation from the National Trades Union Congress of Singapore led by Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng. Wang introduced the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Both sides exchanged views on strengthening exchanges and cooperation to better serve the modernization of their respective countries. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Khaled Fathallah, Chairman of Egypt's Fathalla Group, stated that China's high-level opening-up brings more opportunities to the world, citing his over 20 years of experience witnessing China's economic development. Fathallah emphasized the popularity of Chinese goods in Egypt and the competitiveness of products manufactured in China, including those for his Gomla supermarket chain. He expressed confidence in China's economic resilience and anticipates further cooperation between Egypt and China, particularly in sustainable development. Fathallah also highlighted the importance of trade fairs like the Canton Fair and the China International Import Expo (CIIE) as platforms for global trade and shared development opportunities. He noted that business leaders generally have a positive outlook on the prospects of the Chinese market.
Summary: State Councilor and Chinese chair of the China-South Africa High-Level People-to-People Exchange Mechanism,谌贻琴, and South African Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, and South African chair of the Mechanism, Zizi Kodwa, co-chaired the fourth meeting of the Mechanism in Beijing. 谌贻琴 emphasized the progress in education, culture, science and technology, and sports since the third meeting in 2023, attributing it to the consensus between the two countries' leaders. She stated that China is willing to work with South Africa to expand the breadth and depth of people-to-people exchanges and improve the quality of cooperation. Kodwa praised the development of South Africa-China relations and the positive progress made in people-to-people exchanges. The two sides signed a meeting minutes and witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in related fields.
Summary: A delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs, organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and led by CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin, visited Toronto and Ottawa from November 30th to December 2nd to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with Canada. Ren Hongbin met with Canadian Global Affairs officials, business associations like the Canada China Business Council, and companies like Brookfield Group, expressing CCPIT's willingness to promote bilateral trade and investment, and supply chain collaboration. The CCPIT and CCBC jointly hosted a China-Canada trade and investment cooperation forum, promoting the 2026 APEC "China Year" events and the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). Over 150 representatives from Chinese and Canadian governments, organizations, and businesses discussed cooperation in areas such as advanced manufacturing, digital technology, clean energy, and green agriculture. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article details the relocation and resettlement of 200 households from five villages in Sangri County, Shannan City, Tibet, into the new Zaga Village. The relocation aimed to improve living conditions, mitigate disaster risks, and increase incomes through initiatives like cooperative farming, participation in afforestation projects, and development of local industries such as grape cultivation, supported in part by aid from Hunan province. Villagers have seen improved access to healthcare and new employment opportunities, leading to increased stability and prosperity. The article emphasizes the role of government policies and funding in facilitating the village's transformation from poverty to a modern, thriving community. There is no explicit mention of the United States.
Summary: The article highlights the positive trend of young people returning to the newly developed Zaga Village after initially leaving for better opportunities. Improved living conditions and economic support are attracting these individuals back to their hometown. These returning youths bring valuable skills and broader perspectives. This influx of talent is expected to accelerate the village's development and contribute to its comprehensive revitalization.
Summary: State Councilor and National Narcotics Control Commission Director Wang Xiaohong, speaking at a national meeting on narcotics control, emphasized the importance of upholding Xi Jinping's directives on drug control and implementing Party and State Council decisions. He called for strengthened efforts to combat drug-related crimes, including the "Source Cleansing and Flow Interruption" campaign. Wang also stressed the need for stricter control over addictive substances and precursor chemicals, as well as enhanced international cooperation in drug control. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article recounts the personal experiences of a native of Renhuai, Guizhou, who witnessed the environmental degradation of the Chishui River due to the rapid expansion of distilleries and inadequate wastewater treatment. Following increased environmental protection efforts after the 18th Party Congress, the author transitioned to environmental enforcement, participating in inspections and witnessing a shift towards proactive environmental governance among businesses and the public. Despite improvements, a 2021 central environmental inspection highlighted persistent issues of prioritizing development over environmental protection. Subsequent comprehensive rectification efforts led to improved water quality and a renewed focus on sustainable development along the Chishui River. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article highlights the ecological transformation of the Chishui River, attributing its improvement from polluted to pristine waters to the widespread adoption of the "Green mountains are golden mountains" concept. This transformation involved a shift from government-led control to public participation and proactive environmental stewardship. The article emphasizes the commitment to ecological protection as a driver of high-quality development. It envisions a future where ecological well-being leads to prosperity and improved living standards. The article does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The final rails were laid on the main navigation span of the Ma'anshan Yangtze River Highway-Railway Bridge on December 3rd, completing the track laying on the bridge. The Chaohu-Ma'anshan intercity railway, a key component of the national "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River, is expected to complete track laying in January of next year. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced the results of its one-month "Qinglang" campaign targeting problematic practices in online live-streaming tipping. The CAC has overseen the removal of over 73,000 non-compliant live-streaming rooms and 24,000 accounts. The campaign focuses on curbing issues such as vulgar content, deceptive personas, encouraging minors to tip, and promoting irrational tipping behavior. The CAC also guided platforms to release 28 governance announcements and typical cases. The crackdown aims to regulate profit-seeking behaviors related to live-streaming tipping and improve the overall industry environment.
Summary: Changsha County in Hunan Province is addressing water scarcity through water rights reforms and infrastructure projects, including connecting water systems to supplement reservoir capacity. Local villages have established water user associations and implemented water rights trading, with excess water being sold back to the reservoir management for use by water plants. The reforms have incentivized water conservation through tiered pricing and water rights buybacks, leading to significant water savings. Changsha County has been recognized for its water conservation efforts and is expanding these practices while exploring new financing avenues for water infrastructure. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The State Council has announced personnel changes, appointing Zhang Li as Assistant Minister of Commerce. Ma Huaide has been appointed President of Renmin University, and Hu Wenping as President of Xiamen University, both at the vice-ministerial level. Dong Xin was removed from his position as Deputy Director of the State Administration of Radio and Television. Lin Shangli and Zhang Zongyi were relieved of their duties as Presidents of Renmin University and Xiamen University, respectively.
Summary: The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance have jointly launched the first batch of pilot projects under the Basic and Interdisciplinary Disciplines Breakthrough Plan. Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng emphasized the need to strengthen original innovation and promote the construction of national interdisciplinary centers to enhance national innovation capabilities and talent cultivation. The plan, announced at the National University Science and Technology Innovation Work Conference in Beijing on December 2nd, aims to address major scientific and technological issues based on national strategic needs. It will foster interdisciplinary integration and cultivate new drivers for high-quality productivity. The 2025 pilot projects were also announced at the meeting, signaling a comprehensive reform in university science and technology innovation, talent cultivation, and disciplinary development.
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Summary: The "2025 China Literature Ceremony • Children's Literature Award Night" celebrated 19 award-winning authors who shared their insights on writing for children, emphasizing the importance of literature in shaping the future generation. Chinese Writers Association Chair Zhang Hongsen stated that children's literature is crucial for shaping the future leaders of the nation. The awards included a new "Children's Picture Book" category, encouraging original works rooted in Chinese culture. Authors emphasized the need to connect with children's realities and incorporate contemporary themes into their stories.
Summary: The article discusses China's increasing number of "hot papers," ranking first globally, and argues this reflects its growing strength in basic research. However, it also cautions against over-emphasizing "hot" topics at the expense of original research and encourages researchers to focus on long-term, "cold" topics that could become tomorrow's "hot" topics. The article urges for improved translation of research into practical applications, and also calls for bolstering domestic journals to reduce reliance on foreign publications and enhance China's scientific competitiveness and global influence.
Summary: The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) announced significant research findings, improving the accuracy of neutrino oscillation parameter measurements by 1.5-1.8 times compared to previous experiments. This achievement, resulting from international collaboration including researchers from Italy, marks a step toward determining the neutrino mass order. The project highlights China's commitment to basic research and international scientific cooperation, emphasizing its role in global innovation. JUNO, along with other initiatives like the open fusion device in Hefei, demonstrates China's aspiration to contribute to global scientific advancement. The article does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article highlights the continued prosperity of e-commerce in China, noting a 9.6% year-on-year increase in national online retail sales from January to October. It emphasizes e-commerce's role in boosting consumption, supporting modern industrial development, and expanding high-level opening up. The piece further mentions over 400 industrial e-commerce matchmaking events held by major platforms and a 21% growth in online service consumption. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A recent joint directive from the Cyberspace Administration of China and the National Development and Reform Commission emphasizes the need to strengthen the management of AI large models in government affairs and prevent "digital formalism." The directive advocates for a centralized deployment model of "one place for construction, multiple places and departments for reuse" to avoid isolated systems, addressing issues like redundant development and uneven maintenance that lead to wasted resources and potential data leaks. The article highlights the importance of practical and effective digital governance, emphasizing consolidation and data sharing to combat "information silos" and ensure that technology serves the people rather than becoming a burden. It warns against prioritizing quantity over quality in government IT projects and calls for pragmatic measures that improve governance. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the burgeoning micro-drama (微短剧) industry in China, highlighting its potential for innovation and cultural influence. It emphasizes the importance of quality, technological advancements like AI, and cross-sector collaboration to ensure the industry's sustainable growth. The piece advocates for incentive mechanisms and supportive policies to foster creativity and address challenges in the cultural sector. The "Micro-drama+" initiative is mentioned as a means of integrating micro-dramas with other sectors like tourism and agriculture, promoting cultural and economic development. The United States is not mentioned.
Summary: This article is a call for submissions to various opinion and commentary sections of the People's Daily, including "Everyone's Talk," "Heartwarming News and Hot Reviews," "The Chinese Road, The Chinese Dream," and "Incoming Arguments." It provides the email address for submissions and requests that contributors avoid submitting the same piece to multiple publications simultaneously. There is no discussion of any specific political event, official, or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article outlines China's efforts to ensure energy security amidst growing demand and a transition to renewable sources. It highlights the expansion of renewable energy capacity, increased fossil fuel production, and the development of energy infrastructure networks. The piece emphasizes the importance of balancing green energy transition with reliable supply, noting challenges in integrating intermittent renewable sources. The author calls for a coordinated national approach to energy production, supply, storage, and sales, with the aim of maintaining energy self-sufficiency. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The "Guangming Cinema" project, initiated by the Communication University of China, is expanding its accessibility to films for the visually impaired through New Era Civilization Practice Centers across China. On the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the project screened specially adapted films with descriptive narration, aiming to enhance cultural experiences for the visually impaired. These screenings are often accompanied by additional services like health consultations and skills training, integrating them with community events. The initiative seeks to promote social inclusion and cultural enrichment for the visually impaired community.
Summary: A new report, "2025 China Private Enterprise Internationalization Development Report," indicates that Chinese private enterprises are expanding their overseas operations and increasing their level of internationalization. Based on a survey of over 4,000 private companies with international business, the report highlights significant growth in overseas revenue, net profit, and export value for 2024. Specifically, it notes a substantial increase in export trade volume and overall stable business performance among these firms. The report does not make any direct mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Kunming, Yunnan's flower market, is now trading flower industry data, with the first transaction occurring between Kunming Dounan Agricultural Products Auction Co. and Yunnan Vocational College of Finance and Economics. The data, derived from the Dounan flower market, is used for teaching and financial analysis. Kunming International Data Exchange has launched a data circulation platform to facilitate these transactions. The platform ensures data security through cleaning and desensitization. Yunnan Province is promoting data utilization to unlock the value of data assets.
Summary: The "Five Lakes and One Line" water damage restoration project on Beijing's Yongding River is nearing completion, focusing on road repair, replanting, and protection work. The project incorporates 22 drop structures to dissipate water flow energy and protect downstream areas from erosion. The restored drop structures at the Lotus Stone Lake in Shijingshan District are pictured alongside Shougang Park. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) released its 2024 Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, marking the 14th consecutive year of such reports. The bulletin indicates that the annual increase in carbon dioxide concentration at the Waliguan Baseline Observatory matched the global average. The CMA's carbon source-sink monitoring and verification system suggests China's anthropogenic carbon emissions growth significantly slowed, below the global rate of 0.8%, indicating progress in fulfilling its carbon reduction commitments. The CMA has established a national greenhouse gas observation network comprised of more than 120 stations.
Summary: The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region launched its first "Silver Tourism" train Y876 from Nanning to Nandan, carrying 240 senior travelers for a 3-day winter trip. The initiative, a collaboration between the Guangxi Department of Culture and Tourism and the Nanning Railway Bureau, focuses on providing senior-friendly and comfortable travel, featuring safety measures such as handrails and onboard medical support. The train includes multi-functional carriages and "all-inclusive" tickets covering transportation, lodging, and meals. The tourism train offers flexible stops and connects five popular destinations including Nanning, Liuzhou, Nandan, Baise and Guilin, allowing travelers to experience local culture, historical sites, and scenic landscapes.
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Summary: In an interview, iFlytek Chairman Liu Qingfeng discussed the company's focus on "AI+ industry" applications, highlighting their "Spark Model" (讯飞星火大模型) and its application in fields like education and medicine. Liu emphasized the importance of indigenous innovation in core AI technologies and the need for domestic computing power to avoid being "stuck" by foreign entities. While acknowledging the current gap in computing power with foreign countries, Liu stressed the importance of reliability and security over speed in AI development. He also cautioned against solely focusing on capital gains in AI development, advocating for a focus on societal needs and building long-term comprehensive competitiveness with "家国情怀" (nationalism).
Summary: The article reports on the booming荠菜 (shepherd's purse) industry in Yucheng County, Henan Province, where the planting area has expanded to nearly 150,000 mu with an expected yield of over 310,000 tons this year. Local entrepreneur Li Anquan returned to his hometown to establish a荠菜 processing company, which now boasts advanced production lines and a cold storage facility. Yucheng County's agricultural bureau promotes a "grain-vegetable" rotation system, allowing for three harvests a year. The industry employs over 20,000 people, increasing local income.
Summary: China Southern Power Grid (CSPG) is deepening state-owned enterprise reform by focusing on technological innovation, industrial control, and security support. CSPG has established demonstration zones for new power systems and achieved breakthroughs in the "Dianhong" ecosystem, linking over 500 industrial chain partners, and developing key technologies like the "Fuxi" chip and "Da Watt" AI model. The company is also promoting a unified electricity market, facilitating cross-provincial electricity resource allocation, and has achieved significant growth in green electricity transactions. CSPG is also building a modern enterprise management system and strengthening the integration of party leadership into corporate governance. It aims to contribute to the further deepening of reforms and the advancement of Chinese-style modernization.
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Summary: The county of Qianshan in Jiangxi province was named a "Famous Tourism County" for 2025. Qianshan is known for its abundant mineral resources, scenic mountains and rivers, and historical significance as a trade center, particularly for paper and tea. The area boasts attractions such as the ancient town of Hekou, the Goose Lake Academy, and Mount Huanggang. Qianshan is also known for a historical tea route that extended over land and sea, with some goods shipped to foreign countries. Local cuisine and cultural heritage sites contribute to the area's charm.
Summary: The article discusses the importance of establishing both a scientific and stable monetary policy system and a comprehensive macro-prudential management system for China's "15th Five-Year Plan." It emphasizes the need to balance short-term and long-term goals, economic growth and risk prevention, and internal and external factors in monetary policy. It further calls for improved monitoring and assessment of systematic financial risks, covering key areas like financial institutions, cross-border capital flows, and real estate markets. The article stresses the need to build a financial stability guarantee system and enhance financial security capabilities commensurate with the level of opening-up, also suggesting China should participate in international financial governance and promote reforms. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's analogy of "water flowing on sand" to warn against ineffective implementation of policies. It stresses the importance of thorough and consistent execution of the Party's directives, cautioning against superficial efforts and urging cadres to avoid formalism and focus on tangible results. The piece advocates for a "nail-nailing" spirit, emphasizing accountability and diligent follow-through to prevent policies from becoming empty promises. It calls for establishing clear mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation to ensure that decisions are fully implemented and warns against "cosmetic," "labeling," and "circumventing" implementation methods. The article does not mention U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of resilient and secure industrial and supply chains for China's economic security and high-quality development, particularly in light of global changes and disruptions caused by certain countries' "decoupling" efforts. It calls for strengthening independent innovation in areas like AI and advanced equipment, promoting domestic industrial transfers, and utilizing financial tools to support key technology breakthroughs and strategic industries. The author notes that China has already made great progress, but that the country is still facing problems such as a weak fundamental innovation capability. Ultimately, the article advocates for a holistic approach to bolster the stability and competitiveness of China's industrial structure.
Summary: The article reports on the "one-stop shop" (一件事) initiative in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region, specifically focusing on streamlining the process for newborn registration across Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui. Previously, families like Lin Xiaolong's faced bureaucratic hurdles registering their children due to fragmented systems between provinces and municipalities. Now, through data sharing and standardized procedures, the YRD's "one-stop shop" platform allows for online applications and faster processing times. Official Zhang Jinhong emphasized the importance of inter-provincial cooperation to establish business rules, technical standards, and system transformation to achieve cross-provincial service. The YRD "one-stop shop" platform has launched more than 300 cross-provincial services, with 15.158 million online transactions.
Summary: State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhang Han stated that Taiwanese residents voluntarily applying for mainland ID cards is a legal right. Mainland authorities will protect the application materials of Taiwanese residents during the application process. Zhang Han also detailed the conditions, procedures, and required materials for Taiwanese residents to apply for residence permits, settlement permits, and ID cards. Starting January 1, 2024, mainland immigration authorities will implement policies to encourage Taiwanese residents to settle in Fujian Province. Additionally, starting December 3, 2025, Taiwanese residents who have obtained mainland legal professional qualifications and lawyer licenses will be able to represent a broader range of civil cases in mainland courts.
Summary: Fujian province announced a fifth batch of 12 preferential policies aimed at benefiting Taiwan and its people, as part of its efforts to build a demonstration zone for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait. These measures include guaranteeing land use for Taiwanese businesses, streamlining tax services with a new intelligent platform, and offering "refund insurance" for passengers on the Xiamen-Kinmen "Mini Three Links" ferry route. The policies also support Taiwanese agricultural businesses through free testing services and encourage participation in local industries like Shaxian snacks and homestay renovations. The announcement was made at a press conference in Fuzhou focused on implementing the central government's guidelines for cross-strait integration.
Summary: The Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) held a press conference on resolving administrative disputes, highlighting a joint effort between procuratorates and courts. Zhang Xiangjun of the SPP announced the establishment of a "3+N" mechanism, led by the SPP, the Supreme People's Court, and the Ministry of Justice, involving eight departments to prevent and resolve such disputes. Since 2019, the effort has resolved over 65,000 cases, including over 3,400 outstanding for more than 10 years. One case highlighted involved illegal towing fees levied after a minor accident, prompting systemic changes in local law enforcement and fee structures.
Summary: The "Hubei Craftsman Cup" skill competition and the 10th Provincial Agricultural Machinery Vocational Skills Competition opened on December 3rd in Jingmen City, Hubei Province. 129 agricultural machinery workers competed and exchanged skills at the event. The competition included diagnostics and precision repairs of agricultural machinery power equipment. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A local official in Gao County, Sichuan Province, emphasized the effectiveness of a new oversight mechanism ("群众点题+部门答卷+纪委监督+群众阅卷") in addressing local grievances and promoting government responsiveness. The mechanism, involving public input, departmental responses, disciplinary oversight, and public evaluation, has facilitated the resolution of issues like road improvements and property rights. This initiative is part of a broader campaign to rectify corruption and misconduct affecting the populace. The local official further pledged to enhance the oversight mechanism to ensure public demands are addressed effectively. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chongqing High-tech Zone has integrated government transparency into the renovation of older residential areas, focusing on four specific communities. The initiative emphasizes soliciting public opinion to tailor renovation plans to residents' needs and openly communicating construction details to address concerns. Progress, challenges, and solutions were publicly displayed, and resident feedback was actively incorporated into adjustments of construction plans. The renovations, covering 434,000 square meters and benefiting 3,037 households, included road improvements, sewage system upgrades, and parking solutions. This approach aims to improve living environments and foster a service-oriented government.
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Summary: Guizhou's Jinping county has developed a thriving badminton industry, producing over 6 million shuttlecocks in 2024, valued at 569 million yuan, and exporting to over 60 countries. Xiamen's Tong'an district has become a major fitness equipment manufacturing and export base, with companies like one unnamed company exporting over 70% of its treadmills to over 100 countries, particularly to Europe and the United States. These companies have transitioned from manual production to intelligent manufacturing, increasing efficiency and product quality. Another company reported that their treadmill exports were valued at over 100 million yuan, and were primarily exported to Europe and the United States. The trend has shifted from basic manufacturing to independent research and development, allowing the creation of their own brands.
Summary: The article discusses the increasing prevalence of scams targeting elderly Chinese citizens through false promises of health benefits and overpriced products. These scams exploit the growing health consciousness and needs of China's aging population, which now includes over 310 million people aged 60 and above. The article calls for strengthened regulatory oversight, platform scrutiny, and family support to protect the elderly from fraudulent schemes. It also highlights a recent joint action plan by 12 government departments to promote legitimate health services for the elderly, aiming to displace fraudulent practices with reliable options. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Several local initiatives are underway across China. Beijing held its first hotel robot competition focused on practical applications in various hotel services. Yunnan province passed legislation to regulate and promote the development of the bed-and-breakfast industry, addressing issues like licensing and environmental protection. Guangzhou is promoting its "Six Actions" for protecting minors, focusing on areas like reading, internet use, and cultural activities. Lastly, Hainan held a conference on shared farms, highlighting the development of agricultural tourism in the province.
Summary: This article discusses the challenges and adaptations facing the traditional craft of Tao inkstone making in Zhuoni County, Gansu Province. Facing declining traditional use, artisans are embracing e-commerce and livestreaming to reach a wider market and promote the cultural significance of the inkstones. Contemporary designs incorporating modern aesthetics and cultural themes are being introduced to broaden appeal. Educational institutions are also developing programs to ensure the sustainable development of the craft through modernized training. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Communist Youth League of Jiangbei District in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, launched the "Jiangbei Youth Night School" in 2024. This initiative integrates resources from local universities, hospitals, and other organizations. Operating under a "youth-initiated, government-organized, night school-delivered" model, the program provides skill-learning opportunities for young people. The night school has run seven sessions offering courses such as languages, dance, and fashion design, serving over 9,600 students.
Summary: Jilin Province will institute a "Snow and Ice Holiday" from December 3-7 for all compulsory education students in 2024, without reducing summer or winter holiday time, to promote winter sports and the ice market. During the holiday, qualified ski resorts, ice rinks, and A-level tourist attractions in Jilin will offer free 3-hour experiences to students and free admission to A-level tourist attractions. Parents accompanying students in ice and snow activities will receive discounts on lift tickets and admission tickets. Schools will be closed and will not assign any classes or written assignments. Jilin encourages companies and government to also offer employees paid leave to enjoy these activities with their children.
Summary: Shandong province is piloting "community culture academies" (社区文化书院) to improve access to cultural resources at the grassroots level. These academies, such as the Yanling Academy in Jinan, integrate local cultural resources to provide diverse activities. Yanling Academy partners with museums, archives, and art galleries to offer exhibitions, while also collaborating with local educational institutions to provide courses. The goal is to enrich community life through immersive cultural experiences and educational opportunities. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A Harbin red sausage factory director reported that their business is booming due to high demand for the local specialty. To improve the quality of red sausage and address inconsistent standards, local market regulators initiated a quality certification program. This initiative involves expert teams guiding manufacturers to align with national food safety standards, including standardizing ingredients and even the size of meat pieces. One producer noted the need to combine traditional methods with modern standards to revitalize the brand. No US or US-China relations are alluded to in this article.
Summary: Shanghai's Pudong New Area launched "Silver Age Consumption Coupons" to subsidize in-home elder care services, addressing issues of fragmented service provision and low consumption among seniors. The initiative, inspired by a Tongji University student's community survey, covers services like in-home haircuts and health management. The proposal was submitted through an online platform and subsequently integrated into the district's elderly care service system. The original proposal of "health and wellness consumption coupons" was refocused on precise elderly care services, and a labor-for-coupons point system was adjusted to a universal direct subsidy.
Summary: Yinchuan is implementing a carbon credit system to incentivize environmentally friendly behavior among citizens. Residents can accumulate carbon credits through actions like cycling, public transportation, and waste sorting, which can then be redeemed for goods. The city integrates carbon reduction confirmation, accounting, and trading through a unified platform. Yinchuan also employs third-party organizations to manage methodologies and verify emissions reductions, aiming to create a sustainable market-driven approach. This makes carbon reduction valuable for both businesses and individuals.
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Summary: Shui Jing Fang (SJF) is integrating ESG principles into its corporate strategy, focusing on environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance, and aiming for a sustainable development model. SJF has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60,000 tons of CO2 equivalent between 2024 and 2030 and increase water efficiency by 30% compared to 2020. The company's ESG efforts have been recognized with improved MSCI ESG ratings. In 2024, SJF donated 1.88 million RMB to support six major public welfare fields. General Manager Hu Tingxun stated SJF will implement a dual-brand strategy in 2025.
Summary: The article highlights the integration of sports into community life in China, focusing on three specific communities: Yonglian Village, Baibuting Community, and Angong Community. In Yonglian Village, staff member Sun Dan emphasizes the vitality sports bring to the village and its positive impact on the local economy. Baibuting Community fitness team leader Zhang Wei notes the sense of belonging residents find through community exercise programs. Angong Community micro-grid member Rao Min uses community sports to identify problems and foster communication.
Summary: The article reports on a fun sports event held at the Mazhou Central Kindergarten in Huichang County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, where young children enjoyed playing soccer. The event, captured in a photo by Liu Zhaochun for People's Vision, highlights the joy and enthusiasm of the children participating in the sport. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: In Heilongjiang Province, the State Grid Heilongjiang Electric Power Company is working to ensure stable electricity supply for grain drying and processing during the harvest season. Measures include expanding power capacity for companies like Yuyuan Rice Industry, offering "green channels" for electricity applications, and conducting safety checks on agricultural power lines and equipment, eliminating potential hazards. The company is also providing tailored energy-saving solutions to agricultural enterprises, helping them reduce electricity costs. The State Grid Heilongjiang Electric Power Company has visited 15,669 agricultural users, eliminating 1,379 equipment safety hazards and 1,321 customer-side electricity safety hazards. They have also implemented agricultural network consolidation and upgrading projects.
Summary: Jiushi (Suzhou) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Jiushi Intelligent) focuses on the research and development of autonomous driving technology, aiming to provide cost-effective, unmanned transportation services for urban logistics. The company's L4 autonomous vehicle fleet has exceeded 10,000 units, and its vehicles are operating in 32 provinces in China. Jiushi Intelligent has also expanded globally, obtaining licenses in Singapore and partnering with the Emirates Post Group in the UAE to establish a joint venture for L4 autonomous logistics vehicle services. They are also working with DHL and Dubai South to promote overseas unmanned logistics vehicle delivery pilot projects. The company is also involved in the revision of the TR-68 autonomous driving technical standard as part of the Singapore Standards Committee.
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Summary: Terrorist and transnational criminal groups are increasing their activity in West Africa and the Sahel, leading to a deteriorating security situation. The Nigerian military claimed to have repelled an attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), killing at least 15 terrorists. Nigeria, Chad, and Niger are cooperating on counter-terrorism operations, such as "Sahel Shield," and the Economic Community of West African States plans to deploy a 260,000-strong counter-terrorism force. Expert Osoke suggests that promoting economic development and reducing poverty in the region are key to long-term stability. Osoke also suggests the African Union could play a role in counter-terrorism.
Summary: Japanese lawmakers and scholars gathered in Tokyo, urging Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to retract remarks on Taiwan. Attendees like former Foreign Ministry official Sunazaki Kyo argued Takaichi's statements violated the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Communique, while Aoyama Gakuin University Professor Habak Kumiko claimed the remarks violated the Japanese constitution and international law. Senator Takara Saya called for Takaichi to withdraw the statements and build Japan-China relations. A resolution passed at the gathering stated that Takaichi's comments damaged the foundation of Japan-China relations and Japan's national interests, and reiterated the One China Principle. The resolution called for Japan to adhere to the four political documents agreed to between Japan and China.
Summary: A UN Development Programme report on AI in Asia-Pacific warns that disparities in development foundations across countries could exacerbate inequality if AI is not effectively managed. While AI presents development opportunities, differing starting points mean countries face unequal abilities to capitalize on benefits and manage risks. Without strong policy interventions, the report suggests AI could reverse the trend of narrowing development gaps seen over the past half-century. The report emphasizes the need for strengthened digital capacity building to ensure all countries can benefit from AI. It highlights potential risks, including job losses and increased energy consumption, if governance and infrastructure gaps are not addressed.
Summary: Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on reforms to its social security, pension, and transportation infrastructure systems to stimulate its struggling economy. Key changes include replacing citizen's allowances with a new "basic security" system, introducing an "active pension" to incentivize older workers, and investing billions in electric vehicle subsidies and infrastructure. Economists suggest that U.S. tariffs are negatively impacting global demand for German goods, hindering its export-driven recovery. Despite some positive signs like increased industrial output in September, a full economic recovery relies on high government spending and structural reforms. Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy forecasts a modest economic growth of 0.2% in 2025.
Summary: A report from the Institute for Supply Management indicates that U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the ninth consecutive month in November, with the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) falling to 48.2. Contributing factors to the contraction included tariff policies and federal government shutdowns. The decline was driven by weakening supply deliveries, new orders, and employment figures. While some sectors like computer & electronic products and food expanded, overall, more industries experienced contraction.
Summary: A recent conference in Shenzhen's Baoan district showcased the area's efforts to foster new productive forces through the development and opening of application scenarios. Baoan, an industrial hub, is shifting its focus from providing preferential policies to offering opportunities by opening up over 500 scenarios for technological application. The district is focusing on low-altitude applications, intelligent manufacturing, and smart cities, aiming to create a supportive environment for innovation. Baoan has hosted numerous matchmaking events, resulting in over 20 billion RMB in procurement deals. The district emphasizes integrating technology to improve urban life, transforming the city into a place that proactively guides innovation.
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Summary: This article discusses the Huawei Kunling (坤灵) IdeaHub and its features designed to enhance the operational efficiency and customer engagement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The IdeaHub integrates functions such as video conferencing, electronic whiteboarding, and display projection into a single device. Its features include remote participation capabilities, easy screen sharing, and customizable marketing displays. Huawei Kunling aims to facilitate the intelligent transformation of SMEs through these integrated solutions. The article does not refer to U.S.-China relations or the statements of any political official.
Summary: According to the article, the Bank of China (BOC) is increasing financial support for the development of a modern industrial system, focusing on traditional industries, strategic emerging industries, and infrastructure. By the end of Q3 2025, BOC's loans to traditional advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing reached nearly 600 billion RMB and 700 billion RMB respectively; loans to strategic emerging industries exceeded 3 trillion RMB; and the balance of loans in the infrastructure field exceeded 4.5 trillion RMB. BOC also supports Chinese enterprises undertaking major overseas infrastructure projects, such as providing RMB financing for a light rail project in Mexico constructed by a Chinese high-end manufacturing enterprise.
Summary: The article discusses Shenzhen's efforts to integrate public opinion into its legislative processes through a network of local legislative contact points. These contact points, operating at national, provincial, and municipal levels, gather feedback from various sectors, including high-tech industries and SMEs, to inform legislation on topics ranging from AI to business development. Shenzhen also emphasizes aligning its regulations with international standards, particularly in the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone, by soliciting opinions from foreign-invested enterprises and residents with international experience. This is done to facilitate institutional opening and promote rule connection and mechanism docking. The article also mentions that the National People's Congress Standing Committee has expanded its network of local legislative contact points to a total of 60.
Summary: Four National People's Congress (NPC) delegates were interviewed on advancing the "Digital China" initiative. NPC Delegate Pan Jiaofeng emphasized accelerating AI innovation, focusing on core technologies, and improving computing power and data supply. NPC Delegate Cui Yan called for integrating AI with culture and law, suggesting "deep intelligence" be elevated to a national strategy. NPC Delegate Cheng Wei highlighted integrating the digital and real economies by strengthening infrastructure and empowering SMEs. NPC Delegate Liu Huaiping stressed balancing data security and flow, advocating for clearer rules, privacy-enhancing technologies, and incentives for data sharing.
Summary: A new regulation, "Decision on Strengthening the Protection of Wild Birds," was implemented in Shaanxi Province on July 30, 2025. It focuses on preventing the illegal capture, trade, transport, and consumption of wild birds and their products, addressing key aspects of bird protection. The regulation also focuses on ecological restoration of habitats and encourages public participation in conservation efforts. Recent enforcement inspections in Shaanxi have targeted key areas such as "capture, transport, sale, food, recreation, and promotion" related to wild bird protection. This framework aims to safeguard Shaanxi's diverse bird population and their habitats.
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Summary: The article discusses Beijing's initiative to cultivate "legal明白人 (fǎlǜ míngbái rén)," or "legal experts," in rural villages to promote legal awareness and improve governance. These individuals, often village cadres or community members, are trained to disseminate legal knowledge, mediate disputes, and advise villagers on legal matters. The initiative aims to strengthen the rule of law in rural areas and empower villagers to protect their rights through legal means. Several examples are given of how these "legal experts" have resolved disputes and promoted legal awareness in their communities. The effort aligns with the central government's broader strategy of rural revitalization and promoting the rule of law.
Summary: The article discusses China's efforts to promote legal education, particularly in light of the recent implementation of the Law on Public Legal Education. It emphasizes lifelong legal education for all citizens, with a focus on cultivating legal awareness from a young age and ensuring state personnel uphold the law. The piece stresses the importance of integrating legal education into daily life and governance. By focusing on the "critical few" of state personnel and the "future majority" of youth, the goal is to solidify the foundation of the rule of law in Chinese society.
Summary: A resident of Beijing's Chaoyang district, Ms. Zhang, sued her neighbor after they illegally cut off a shared heating pipe, disrupting her heating supply. The court ruled in Zhang's favor, citing violations of property rights and heating regulations under the Civil Code and Beijing Municipality regulations. The neighbor failed to comply with the original ruling, so Zhang had to apply for mandatory enforcement by the court. The court ordered the neighbor to restore the heating pipes to their original condition, which was completed before the next heating season. The court reminded residents that indoor shared heating pipes are public facilities, and owners do not have the right to dismantle or alter them without permission.
Summary: Suzhou Industrial Park police have been conducting traffic safety education activities for children, including interactive games, VR experiences, and the introduction of a customized bus service called "Tongxue Yueba." These initiatives aim to cultivate a strong sense of traffic safety and law-abiding behavior from a young age. The police are also optimizing traffic around schools with tailored plans and increased presence during peak hours, focusing on creating a child-friendly traffic environment. A police spokesperson emphasized that promoting traffic safety education is crucial for instilling correct views on life and safety among children. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Wuhan has strived to promote high-quality development and accelerate the construction of a national center city focusing on becoming a national economic center, a national science and technology innovation center, a national commercial and logistics center, an international exchange center, and a regional financial center. Wuhan is actively expanding its international connections, having hosted the 14th Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the 2025 "Great Rivers Dialogue." The city's foreign trade has demonstrated strong growth, and it has been deepening reform and opening up to the outside world. Wuhan has also been expanding cooperation with countries involved in the "Belt and Road" initiative, with local enterprises participating in over 200 major projects in these countries.
Summary: Qiao Zhen, an 83-year-old voice actor, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Rooster Awards, where he emphasized the importance of creating art that resonates deeply. Qiao, who voiced characters in films such as "Waterloo Bridge" and "The Gadfly", believes that each role requires dedicated "soul-shaping," integrating new feelings into every performance. As the former head of the Shanghai Film Dubbing Studio during its golden age, he admired the rigorous spirit exemplified by veteran director Chen Xuyi. He also expressed his opposition to using AI to replicate his voice because AI cannot perform soul-shaping. Qiao continues to embrace his mission of promoting Chinese language and culture, citing his ongoing recitation of "Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng."
Summary: The playwright of the Jiangsu-based comedic play "Chen Huansheng's Eating Problem" discusses the play's origins, which stem from the playwright's desire to portray the struggles of ordinary farmers regarding basic sustenance. The play uses five meals from different historical periods to highlight the changing nature of food security and the complexities of rural life. The playwright emphasizes the use of humor to depict the weighty historical context and the internal struggles of the characters, particularly Chen Huansheng. The play received the prestigious Wenhua Award.
Summary: The stage design for the play *Yu Chenglong* won the 18th Wenhua Award by focusing on aesthetic innovation to portray the historical figure Yu Chenglong and resonate with contemporary audiences. The creative team focused on key events in Yu Chenglong's career, such as opening granaries and fighting against corrupt officials, using minimalist stage language and symbolic objects to enrich the narrative. Notably, the portrayal of the corrupt official Mingzhu was done through an abstract "clothes rack" metaphor, representing the omnipresent nature of corruption. Drawing inspiration from classical Chinese garden art and traditional opera aesthetics, the stage design emphasized white as the primary color and incorporated elements like framed scenes, contrasting views, and symbolic objects to convey Yu Chenglong's integrity and the challenges he faced. The success of the play demonstrates the powerful impact of blending traditional aesthetics with modern art.
Summary: The Beijing Peking Opera Theater's production of "The Miser," adapted from Molière's classic comedy, has been well-received since its premiere in 2023, showcasing the vitality of Peking Opera. The adaptation focuses on finding resonance between Chinese and foreign art by streamlining the plot and characters while incorporating Western comedic elements. A key innovation is the creation of a new "chousheng" (丑生) role, blending Peking Opera's *laosheng* style with *wenchou* comedic elements and incorporating techniques from other Chinese performance arts. The music blends traditional Peking Opera tunes with Western waltz rhythms, and the ensemble incorporates diverse instrumentation to support the storytelling and stage atmosphere, aiming to tell world classic stories with Chinese artistic language. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The article highlights Chengdu's vibrant music scene, exemplified by hosting the China Golden Bell Awards for the fifth consecutive year and the ongoing "Rongcheng Autumn" Chengdu International Music Season. It describes how music permeates the city, from formal concerts to spontaneous performances in parks and communities, with citizens actively participating. The city's music industry is thriving, with thousands of music enterprises and numerous performances annually. Chengdu's rich musical heritage, dating back to ancient Shu civilization, continues to attract music lovers and foster a unique blend of traditional and modern sounds. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
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By: 本报记者 刘 泉 张云河
Eastward, the Pearl River-Xijiang River "golden waterway" connects the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. On average, every minute, more than 425 tons of goods pass through the Changzhou Water Conservancy Hub ship lock in Wuzhou (梧州), Guangxi (广西), the "throat" of the Xijiang River.
Southward, the New Western Land-Sea Corridor railway trunk line connects Beibu Gulf, with an average of approximately 853.8 tons of cargo handled at Beibu Gulf Port (北部湾港) every minute.
With its head resting on Beibu Gulf, its back against Southwest China, adjacent to Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, and facing Southeast Asia, Guangxi's geographical advantages are uniquely endowed.
In December 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Guangxi, "We must enhance internal and external linkages to build a more dynamic open economic system," and "Accelerate the development and opening up of the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone and the Pearl River-Xijiang River Economic Belt, and build Guangxi into an important strategic hinterland of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area."
To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions, Guangxi is integrating into the Greater Bay Area, seizing the momentum, linking internally and externally, and accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system.
Integrating into the Greater Bay Area, capitalizing on the trend of coordinated regional development—
Early in the morning, on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, a truck with dual Guangdong-Hong Kong license plates, fully loaded with fresh vegetables from Hezhou (贺州), Guangxi, is driving from Zhuhai (珠海), Guangdong (广东) to Hong Kong (香港). "This year, the first batch of Guangxi vehicles with direct access to Hong Kong and Macao have hit the road, breaking the traditional cross-border transportation 'license change - transfer' model, and achieving 'one-time approval, full-area access'," said Cheng Yuning (程玉宁), head of Hezhou Nongtou Group Zhengyi Company. "From the field to the table, fresh vegetables directly reach the Greater Bay Area." Today, Hezhou has established more than 100 "vegetable basket" bases in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The mighty Xijiang River runs through Guangdong (广东) and Guangxi (广西), connecting Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门). Guangxi is integrating into the construction of a unified national market and continuously expanding the depth and breadth of cooperation with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area:
Transportation leads the way, jointly drawing a blueprint. Guangxi and Guangdong have built 4 railways and 10 expressways, with 4 air routes shuttling between the two places; "Guangxi products enter the Bay," sharing a table of meals, in 2024, Guangxi transported more than 15 million tons of high-quality agricultural products to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area; Revitalizing counties and enriching the people, jointly building a home, in 2024, Guangdong-Guangxi collaboration helped Guangxi build 50 extension, supplement, and strengthen chain projects, and 33 collaborative counties are moving towards a development pattern of "every county has industrial coverage, leading industrial driving, and characteristic advantageous industries."
Integrating into Beibu Gulf, capitalizing on the trend of high-level opening to the outside world—
With a whistle, the "Hai'an Vision" ship slowly departs from Beibu Gulf Port (北部湾港), carrying a batch of engineering machinery and other goods produced in Liuzhou (柳州) to Vietnam (越南). The new route "Beibu Gulf Port - Vietnam - Singapore," which the cargo ship is sailing on, has achieved weekly operation within 3 months of its opening. Goods from the western hinterland are quickly shipped out of the sea through Beibu Gulf Port, achieving "immediate arrival, immediate loading, and immediate departure," radiating to ASEAN, India, Europe, and the United States and other markets.
One bay connects eleven countries. Guangxi takes Beibu Gulf Port as its sea and land gateway, coordinates land and sea, and creates a new highland for opening to the outside world: Strengthening ports, building international hub seaports, Beibu Gulf Port has successively opened 42 routes with ASEAN countries; Optimizing services, cultivating a good experimental field for reform, the China (Guangxi) Free Trade Pilot Zone promotes the "exemption from review and immediate access" and other commercial registration confirmation systems, and establishes standard and certification exchange and cooperation mechanisms with 8 ASEAN countries; Expediting customs clearance, steadily promoting institutional opening up, Nanning Customs (南宁海关) promotes customs clearance models such as "direct pickup at the ship's side," continuously improving trade efficiency.
"Two Bays Integration," capitalizing on the trend of high-quality industrial development—
Digital human intelligent Q&A, robot dog guided tours, three-fold screen touch interaction... Runjian Co., Ltd. (润建股份有限公司), headquartered in Nanning (南宁), Guangxi, is full of technology. With government guidance and support, the company has established a "research and development enclave" in Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东) with more than 100 employees, and the results are transformed in Nanning and applied in ASEAN countries. Li Linqiang (李林强), General Manager of the Public Affairs Department of Runjian Co., Ltd., introduced, "We have undertaken more than 100 artificial intelligence application and digitalization projects in ASEAN, participated in the construction and operation of 24 computing power centers in ASEAN countries, and the 'Artificial Intelligence + Education' products we developed have been successfully applied in Malaysia."
Internal and external linkage, mutual communication and integration, driving high-quality industrial development: There is "reasonable growth in quantity," in 2024, newly signed Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao enterprises invested in 860 projects in Guangxi, with a total contracted investment of 206.3 billion yuan, including 656 manufacturing projects, with a total investment of 148.7 billion yuan; There is also "effective improvement in quality," Guangxi promotes the construction of the China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center, attracting 61 artificial intelligence projects to land, and building a cross-border industrial ecology of "Bay Area R&D + Guangxi Manufacturing + ASEAN Market."
In the first three quarters of this year, Guangxi's economic operation was stable and improving, with a regional GDP increase of 5.3% year-on-year. In the first 10 months, Guangxi's industrial added value above the designated size increased by 7.6% year-on-year, and the added value of high-tech manufacturing above the designated size increased by 26.0% year-on-year.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal puts forward, "Expand high-level opening to the outside world and create a new situation of win-win cooperation" and "Optimize the regional economic layout and promote coordinated regional development." "Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's earnest entrustment, thoroughly studying, publicizing, and implementing the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, we will focus on the overall national strategy, base ourselves on Guangxi's development reality, make good use of the Beibu Gulf sea area, actively integrate into the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, deepen opening and cooperation with ASEAN as the focus, and add brilliance to the overall situation with the light of one region," said Chen Gang (陈刚), Secretary of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee.
Return to TopThe promotion event for the English version of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" Volume V was held in Johannesburg (约翰内斯堡), South Africa (南非) on December 3rd, reported by our newspaper (reporters Yang Ou (杨讴) and Zheng Xiang (郑翔)).
Chinese and foreign guests attending the event stated that "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" Volume V comprehensively reflects the latest development achievements of 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), systematically presents the distinct characteristics, practical paths, and brilliant achievements of Chinese-style modernization, and provides the Global South countries with Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions that can be used for reference to jointly achieve modernization. China (中国) and South Africa (南非) are important members of the BRICS countries and important forces in the Global South. The two sides will implement the Ten Partnership Actions for China-Africa Jointly Promoting Modernization, jointly practice the Four Global Initiatives, and contribute to leading the development and revitalization of the Global South and the common pursuit of the dream of modernization between China and Africa.
The Second Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress (非国大) of South Africa (南非), Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa (马罗佩妮·拉莫豪帕), said in her speech that "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" Volume V systematically expounds President Xi Jinping's (习近平) important concepts on Chinese-style modernization, poverty alleviation, scientific and technological innovation, and global development cooperation, providing useful references for countries in the Global South. South Africa (南非) and China (中国) are highly aligned in adhering to multilateralism and promoting common development. South Africa (南非) will continue to promote the alignment of the "2030 National Development Plan" with the "Belt and Road" Initiative (一带一路) to jointly enhance the representation and voice of the Global South in international affairs and promote the development of the global governance system in a more just and reasonable direction.
Cedric Frolick (塞德里克·弗罗利克), Chairperson of the National Assembly of South Africa (南非国民议会), said that "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" Volume V comprehensively demonstrates the grand blueprint for China's (中国) future development and opens a window for South Africa (南非) to understand China's (中国) latest development concepts and foreign policies. The book's series of important concepts, such as putting the people first, green development, common prosperity, and building a community with a shared future for mankind, provide important inspiration for countries to promote modernization and enhance governance capabilities.
During the event, the Chinese side presented the English version of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" Volume V to foreign guests. Experts attending the meeting conducted exchanges and discussions on topics such as sharing modernization development experience, the Global South and global governance, BRICS cooperation, high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" (一带一路), and enriching the connotation of China-Africa cooperation in the new era.
This event was co-hosted by the State Council Information Office of China (中国国务院新闻办公室), China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration (中国外文局), and the Chinese Embassy in South Africa (中国驻南非大使馆). More than 200 people from various sectors in China and abroad attended the event.
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The rule of law is an important guarantee for Chinese-style modernization. This December 4th marks the twelfth National Constitution Day. In recent days, various regions and departments have been conducting "Constitution Promotion Week" activities to study, publicize, and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, promote the Constitution to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and create a good atmosphere in the whole society of respecting the rule of law and strictly enforcing the rule of law.
Looking at the construction of the rule of law system, from the compilation of the Civil Code and the revision of the Legislation Law, to the formulation of the Private Economy Promotion Law, the Personal Information Protection Law, the Barrier-Free Environment Construction Law, and the Anti-Telecommunications Network Fraud Law, the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics with the Constitution as its core keeps pace with the times and develops and improves.
Looking at the implementation and supervision of the rule of law, from deepening the construction of a legal and business environment and carrying out special governance of outstanding problems in law enforcement involving enterprises, to deepening the reform of the law enforcement and judicial responsibility system and carrying out special inspections of law enforcement and justice in a solid manner, the role of the rule of law in serving and guaranteeing the overall situation is fully demonstrated...
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law has guided the construction of the rule of law in China to continuously open up new horizons, demonstrating practical character and displaying practical great power in the historical process of promoting higher-level good law and good governance. The rule of law in China has become an important symbol of the new era.
A strong rule of law leads to a strong country. The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China outlined a grand blueprint for China's development in the next five years, and included "the construction of a socialist country under the rule of law reaching a higher level" in the main goals of economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, demonstrating the firm determination of the Party Central Committee to continue to promote the rule of law and strictly enforce the rule of law. Based on the critical period and achieving development goals, it is necessary to better play the role of the rule of law in consolidating the foundation, stabilizing expectations, and benefiting the long term, so as to provide a strong legal guarantee for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
In the new era and new journey, promoting Chinese-style modernization on the track of the rule of law, an important aspect is to be good at using the thinking and methods of the rule of law to solve problems and promote work, and continuously improve the level of legalization of governance.
To build a modern people's city, how will Shanghai (上海) generally complete the "night soil bucket" renovation task this year? Adhering to legal compensation and resettlement, practicing whole-process people's democracy, with legal advisors, resident representatives and other parties focusing on deliberation, ensuring residents' right to know, participate, and supervise, and truly doing good things well and practically with the thinking and methods of the rule of law.
To build an important gateway for opening up to the outside world, how can the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) lay the foundation and take shape? Deeply implement the Hainan Free Trade Port Law, and build a policy and system system adapted to a high-level free trade port in steps and stages to ensure the steady and long-term construction of the free trade port.
To build a unified national market, how to break down local protectionism and market segmentation? Formulate and issue the "Fair Competition Review Regulations", promptly clean up and abolish policies and measures containing content that hinders the unified national market and fair competition, and continuously consolidate the legal foundation...
Practice tells us that the rule of law is an important support for the national governance system and governance capacity. To study and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, it is necessary to transform the learning results into the ability to carry out work using the thinking and methods of the rule of law, and achieve tangible results in promoting the coordination of the rule of law with reform, development, and stability, so as to effectively guarantee and promote social fairness and justice. All departments and fields should strictly handle affairs in accordance with the law, and leading cadres at all levels should take the lead in respecting the law, learning the law, abiding by the law, and using the law, and implement the strict enforcement of the rule of law throughout the entire process of deepening reform, promoting development, resolving contradictions, maintaining stability, and responding to risks.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the national popularization of law. The official implementation of the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law" marks that China's cause of publicity and education on the rule of law has comprehensively entered a new era of institutionalization, standardization, and legalization. This is the first time that "Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law" has been written into national law. It is necessary to adhere to the popularization of law and compliance with the law as the long-term fundamental work of governing the country according to law, study and use the first volume of "Selected Works of Xi Jinping (习近平) on the Rule of Law" and the "Study Outline of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law (2025 Edition)" well, so that all the people become loyal advocates, conscious observers, and firm defenders of the socialist rule of law, promote the integration of universal compliance with the law into legal practice, into grassroots governance, and into daily life, and continuously consolidate the social foundation for comprehensively governing the country according to law.
The blueprint is inspiring, and the rule of law escorts the new journey. Comprehensively implement the Constitution, safeguard the authority of the Constitution, promote the rule of law to become a social consensus and basic准则, and let the rule of law become a common belief of the whole society. We will surely be able to jointly create a new situation in the construction of the rule of law in China and jointly write a new chapter in Chinese-style modernization.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 3rd (北京新华社). On December 3rd, the State Council (国务院) conducted its 17th special study session with the theme of "Deeply Promoting People-Centered New Urbanization and Striving to Build a New Pattern of Integrated Urban-Rural Development." Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强), while presiding over the study session, emphasized the need to conscientiously study and implement the decisions and deployments of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and the Party Central Committee regarding the in-depth implementation of the new urbanization strategy, adhere to a people-centered approach to improve the quality and level of urbanization, and fully release the huge domestic demand potential contained in integrated urban-rural development, so as to provide a strong impetus for economic and social development.
Gao Guoli (高国力), Director of the China Center for Urban Development (中国城市和小城镇改革发展中心), gave an explanation. Vice Premiers of the State Council Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) and He Lifeng (何立峰), and State Councilor Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) made exchange speeches.
After listening to the explanation and exchange speeches, Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that new urbanization is an important carrier for expanding domestic demand, promoting industrial upgrading, and strengthening the domestic circulation. In recent years, various regions and departments have deeply implemented the new urbanization strategy and promoted important progress in new urbanization. Looking forward to the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, there is still a lot of room for the development of new urbanization. It is necessary to grasp the mission and tasks of new urbanization from the height of the overall situation of Chinese-style modernization, always place this work in a strategic position to grasp and implement it well, accelerate the efforts to make up for shortcomings and weaknesses, and strive to achieve the interactive advancement of people's all-round development, urban quality improvement, and industrial cluster upgrading.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China's urbanization is shifting from a period of rapid growth to a period of stable development, and urban development is shifting from a stage of large-scale incremental expansion to a stage dominated by stock quality improvement and efficiency enhancement. Profound changes are taking place in population structure, urban systems, and urban-rural patterns, and the application of new technologies such as artificial intelligence also brings new opportunities and challenges to urban development and governance. It is necessary to deeply understand the phased and trend characteristics of new urbanization and further enhance the pertinence and effectiveness of new urbanization work.
Li Qiang (李强) emphasized that new urbanization is a systematic project. New urbanization plans should be implemented in accordance with local conditions, adhering to planning as the guide, further optimizing the layout of "people, industry, and city," and implementing classified guidance according to the different situations of different cities. It is necessary to scientifically and orderly promote the citizenization of agricultural transfer populations, take more forceful and targeted measures to solve the problems of employment, social security, housing, and children's education for agricultural transfer populations. It is necessary to deeply implement urban renewal actions, combine urban renewal with the elimination of safety hazards and the stabilization of the real estate market, and solidly promote the construction of good houses and the high-quality development of the real estate industry. It is necessary to focus on breaking the urban-rural dual structure, promote the two-way flow of urban and rural factors, strengthen the connection of urban and rural infrastructure and industrial docking, promote the equalization of basic public services, and promote integrated urban-rural development.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on December 3rd (Reporter Zhao Cheng (赵成)) According to the deployment of the Party Central Committee, the feedback work of the 20th Central Inspection of provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) has recently been completed. The inspection feedback was carried out through a combination of centralized feedback and "one-on-one" feedback from the inspection teams.
The centralized feedback meeting conveyed and studied the important speech spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) when listening to the report on the central inspection situation, reported the common problems found in the inspection, and made arrangements for grasping the inspection rectification. Liu Jinguo (刘金国), Secretary of the Secretariat of the Central Committee and Deputy Leader of the Central Inspection Work Leading Group, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. The 16 central inspection teams respectively provided "one-on-one" feedback on the inspection situation to 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团), as well as Kunming City (昆明市), which was inspected by the central government at a higher level, and, together with the relevant provincial party committee inspection teams, provided feedback on the inspection situation to 15 sub-provincial cities under joint inspection.
The feedback emphasized that it is necessary to resolutely implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, effectively improve the political stance, face up to problems, and vigorously grasp rectification, take rectification as an important starting point for comprehensively and strictly governing the Party, purifying the political ecology, and strengthening the construction of the leading body, and promote high-quality development with the effectiveness of rectification. The Party committee must solidly fulfill the main responsibility for rectification, conscientiously study and formulate a rectification plan, form a list of problems, a list of tasks, and a list of responsibilities, and grasp them one by one; the Party committee secretary is the first person responsible, and must personally grasp and take the lead in rectification, and the members of the leading body must fulfill their duties and grasp the rectification tasks in their respective fields of responsibility. It is necessary to take real action to tackle tough problems and grasp rectification, combine solving ideological understanding problems with solving practical problems, combine inspection rectification with planning the work for the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and focus on correcting outstanding problems in implementing the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments, governing the Party and administering the country, and building the leading body and cadre team. Discipline inspection and supervision organs and organization departments should strengthen supervision of rectification, increase on-site inspection efforts, and seriously hold accountable those who perfunctorily rectify or falsely rectify. The inspection agency should grasp overall coordination and strengthen tracking and supervision. Relevant functional departments should make good use of the inspection results, optimize policy supply, and promote the solution of industry-wide and field-specific problems. The relevant provincial party committees should strengthen leadership and guidance on the rectification work of sub-provincial cities and cities inspected by the central government at a higher level to ensure that it is implemented in place.
It is understood that the central inspection teams have also received clues reflecting problems of some leading cadres, which have been transferred to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (中央纪委), the State Supervision Commission (国家监委) organs, the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) and other relevant parties for handling in accordance with regulations.
Return to TopAccording to the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部), in the first 10 months of the year, driven by a number of major transportation projects, the scale of transportation fixed asset investment remained at a high level, with a total of 2.95 trillion yuan completed in transportation fixed asset investment, of which 2.01 trillion yuan and 176.1 billion yuan were invested in highways and waterways, respectively.
Since the beginning of this year, China's transportation economy has been operating generally smoothly, and all major indicators have maintained growth.
Freight volume has grown steadily. In the first 10 months, 48.29 billion tons of commercial freight were completed, an increase of 3.5% year-on-year. Among them, 35.62 billion tons of highway freight were completed, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year; 8.29 billion tons of waterway freight were completed, an increase of 3.5% year-on-year.
Port cargo throughput continued to grow. In the first 10 months, 15.13 billion tons of port cargo throughput were completed, an increase of 4.3% year-on-year, of which domestic and foreign trade throughput increased by 4.6% and 3.7% year-on-year, respectively. 290 million TEUs of container throughput were completed, an increase of 6.4% year-on-year.
In the first 10 months, 56.88 billion inter-regional passenger trips were completed, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year. In October alone, 6.28 billion inter-regional passenger trips were completed, an increase of 7.7% year-on-year.
Return to TopAccording to reports from Ningbo Customs, as announced by reporter Ouyang Jie (欧阳洁) of this newspaper in Beijing (北京) on December 3rd, the annual container throughput of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) in Zhejiang (浙江) exceeded 40 million TEUs for the first time on December 2nd. With this achievement, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) becomes the third port globally, and the second in China (中国), to surpass 40 million TEUs in annual container throughput, following Shanghai Port (上海港) and Singapore Port (新加坡港).
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on December 3rd (reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)): Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) shows that in the first 10 months of this year, China's software business revenue reached 12,510.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.2%; the total profit of the software industry was 1,572.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.7%; and software business exports reached 51.09 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%, with the growth rate maintaining positive growth for eight consecutive months.
The revenue of software products has grown steadily. In the first 10 months, the revenue of software products was 2,650.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.2%, accounting for 21.2% of the total industry revenue. Among them, the revenue of basic software products was 158.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.0%; and the revenue of industrial software products was 261.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.9%.
Revenue from information technology services maintained double-digit growth. In the first 10 months, the revenue from information technology services was 8,605.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.4%, accounting for 68.8% of the total industry revenue. Among them, cloud computing and big data services achieved a total revenue of 1,307.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.4%; integrated circuit design revenue was 359.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.2%; and e-commerce platform technology service revenue was 1,157.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.1%.
Revenue from information security and embedded system software grew steadily. In the first 10 months, the revenue from information security products and services was 181 billion yuan, and the revenue from embedded system software was 1,073.6 billion yuan.
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A batch of Argentinian raw beef worth approximately 356,000 yuan, if imported into China, would be subject to nearly 43,000 yuan in tariffs at a tax rate of 12%. In the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港), if the imported raw beef is processed into beef jerky and sold to the mainland for 500,000 yuan, it can be exempted from nearly 43,000 yuan in tariffs because its processing value-added rate is greater than the 30% stipulated by the policy.
"This enhances the competitiveness of enterprises." The example given by Yao Dafei, General Manager of Hainan Hongyan Food Co., Ltd. (海南红焱食品有限公司), is related to the tariff exemption policy for processing and value-added in the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港). The policy was implemented in July 2021 and has been optimized for more than 4 years. The applicable industries have expanded from the initial fields of grain, oil, jade, and meat to medicine, jewelry, petrochemicals, etc.; the coverage has expanded from the Hainan Yangpu Bonded Port Area (海南洋浦保税港区) to the entire island. As of October this year, a total of 129 pilot enterprises in Hainan Province (海南省) have been approved for processing and value-added tariff exemptions, with a domestic sales value of approximately 11.096 billion yuan for processed and value-added goods, and a tariff exemption of approximately 860 million yuan.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized, "Focus on building a modern industrial system with Hainan's (海南) characteristics and advantages" and "Strive to achieve new breakthroughs in developing new quality productive forces." How can a policy be continuously improved to bring opportunities and dividends to enterprises, thereby helping industrial upgrading?
A cargo ship witnesses the "from 0 to 1" scheme.
"The policy is good, but how to operate it and what benefits can it bring?" recalled the head of a company four years ago.
The "Overall Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港)" released in 2020 mentioned that goods produced by encouraged industrial enterprises that do not contain imported materials or contain imported materials and have a processing value-added exceeding 30% (inclusive) in the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) are exempt from import duties when entering the mainland via the "second line." The "30%" threshold aims to encourage Hainan (海南) to develop high value-added processing and manufacturing industries, rather than simple entrepot trade or low-end "OEM." For enterprises, it means achieving higher value-added through the input of technology, labor, and other factors in the processing process on the basis of controlling material costs, so as to meet the conditions for tax exemption.
In 2021, detailed rules for the policy were introduced. At that time, a cargo ship of Hainan Ausca International Grain and Oil Co., Ltd. (海南澳斯卡国际粮油有限公司) full of soybeans was sailing at sea. Chairman Zhang Hui (张慧) faced a decision: should he sail to a mature mainland port, or become a tester of this pioneering policy?
The commitment of the investment promotion department of Yangpu Economic Development Zone (洋浦经济开发区) moved Zhang Hui (张慧): "You can boldly try, and we will accompany you!"
"This is a brand-new regulatory model, and we don't have any ready-made operating guidelines." Li Wen (黎文), a customs officer at Haikou Customs (海口海关), recalled that more than 30 business backbones were stationed at Ausca (澳斯卡) to transform the policy from an abstract formula into a specific process that is understandable, executable, and supervisable.
"What does the 'material cost' in the formula include?"
"Should the electricity bill and workers' wages in production be regarded as costs and included in the calculation formula?"
Li Wen (黎文) recalled that after rounds of data measurement, a consensus gradually formed: the physical parts that directly constitute the final product are regarded as raw materials and included in the material cost, while the value created by energy consumption, labor, etc. is reflected in the final price, and the material cost is subtracted as part of the "value-added." This lowers the threshold for enterprises to meet the policy requirements.
The company's accounts also need to be integrated with the customs system. "The company has its own management system, and the customs has a customs declaration system, but the data caliber of the two is completely different," said the relevant person in charge of Ausca (澳斯卡).
Everyone jointly drew a data flow chart, clarifying which data the company needs to collect and in what format it should be provided.
In this way, the first processing value-added business operation guide was produced. It cannot be applied to all industries, but it has created a problem-solving idea "from 0 to 1" - breaking down the new policy into specific steps that enterprises can implement. This idea provides a reference for other companies.
A little bit of scallion, ginger, and garlic, see how the accounting books can be calculated more carefully.
Ausca's (澳斯卡) "first order" ran through the process. Since then, the policy has been gradually optimized, attracting more investors.
In 2022, six meat traders established Hongyan Food (红焱食品) in Hainan (海南) for the policy benefits. "We are a company 'pieced together' for the policy," said Liu Naipin (刘乃品), deputy general manager of the company.
Processing beef jerky is one of Hongyan Food's (红焱食品) businesses, which brings new problems: the cost structure of grain and oil processing is relatively simple, but the process of beef jerky is much more complicated.
"The scallions, ginger, garlic and other auxiliary materials we use to marinate beef are thrown away after use and do not increase the weight of the product. Should they be calculated as material costs?" the company asked.
According to convention, auxiliary materials should be deducted as material costs. However, the company stated: "Without auxiliary materials, how can there be flavor 'value-added'? The product value-added would be impossible."
After several rounds of discussion, the boundary between "raw materials" and "auxiliary materials" was gradually clarified: inputs that are inevitably consumed in processing, do not increase weight but enhance flavor, are not included in the material cost, but are regarded as necessary inputs that can increase the value of the product, like water, electricity, and labor.
The consensus reached has paved a clear accounting path for processing enterprises with complex processes, and also helps them meet policy requirements.
"Giving scallions, ginger, and garlic their due, seems insignificant, but in fact it establishes a working model of 'discussing one thing at a time and solving problems collaboratively'," said Feng Yunyun (冯云云), director of the Tariff Department of Haikou Customs (海口海关). "Industrial forms vary greatly, so we don't adopt a one-size-fits-all approach, but explore together with enterprises in practice."
A value chain, see how policy dividends can be extended.
With the increase in beneficiary enterprises, the level of governance must also improve - from "being able to control" to "serving well," focusing on "strengthening the industry."
"The goal is to reduce costs and increase efficiency for enterprises, and build a modern industrial system with Hainan's (海南) characteristics and advantages," said Huang Wencong (黄文聪), Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Hainan Province (海南省工业和信息化厅).
Zhou Shuo (周朔), General Manager of Hainan Jingrun Pearl Co., Ltd. (海南京润珍珠有限公司), deeply agrees. For a long time, the high tariff of 21% on imported seawater pearls has hindered the development of enterprises. In January this year, the customs and industry and information departments connected with the company and completed the first order of the policy in the pearl industry. "As of November, more than 8 million yuan of pearls have been imported, saving 1.7 million yuan in tariff costs," said Zhou Shuo (周朔).
The money saved is added to the research and development of pearl peptides. "We extract active ingredients from pearls for use in skin care products and health foods," Zhou Shuo (周朔) said, adding that the company's transformation from traditional jewelry processing to the field of biotechnology is inseparable from policy support.
Reducing costs and promoting innovation, policy dividends extend along the industrial chain. With the expansion of production scale, Yao Dafei (姚大飞) encountered new problems, "We want to purchase packaging cartons from local factories, but according to the existing policy, the more goods we buy, the higher the material cost, and the lower the value-added rate."
The expectations of Yao Dafei (姚大飞) and other business operators have been responded to in the customs clearance operation policy to be implemented on December 18.
Cheng Biao (程标), Director of the Comprehensive Regulations Division of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Hainan Province (海南省工业和信息化厅综合法规处), introduced that the policy has two major optimizations: the processing value-added of upstream and downstream enterprises is combined for statistics; and the value of "Hainan (海南) self-produced" is clarified, and the purchase of Hainan (海南) self-produced goods is not included in the material cost. This will make it easier for enterprises to meet the 30% value-added threshold, and encourage enterprises to carry out deep processing carry-over in Hainan (海南) to form a close industrial chain.
"In the past, we fought alone and calculated our own accounts. In the future, we will develop together with suppliers in the Free Trade Port (自贸港) and calculate the 'big accounts' of the industrial chain together," said Yao Dafei (姚大飞).
Promoting the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) is a complex and systematic project, and we must be prepared for long-term struggle. From the difficult breakthrough of one enterprise to the vigorous rise of the industrial ecology, the story of the tax-free order is a vivid microcosm of the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港).
This issue is coordinated by: Zhang Anyu (张安宇)
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"What is the ‘processing and value-added tariff exemption’ policy?" This was the first question I asked the reporter during our exchange.
The policy is a "mathematical problem." Look closely at the calculation formula: the denominator is the cost of raw materials for the commodity, and the numerator is the commodity price minus the cost of raw materials—if the value-added portion is greater than or equal to 30%, it meets the tariff exemption requirements.
Initially, the government that formulated the policy was the "problem setter." The value-added portion embodies production factors such as technology and labor. Making demands on it is intended to set the tone for industrial development: high value-added, rather than low-end "OEM." Enterprises are the "problem solvers," recruiting and training high-quality employees and developing advanced technologies to meet the policy threshold. More enterprises come to Hainan (海南), and high value-added processing and manufacturing take root and grow, forming upstream and downstream industrial chains.
This was originally a good thing. However, the more value-added upstream, the higher the cost of downstream materials, and the value-added space is squeezed, making it uneconomical to use Hainan (海南)-produced goods.
The policy needs to change. This time, enterprises "set the problem" and raise demands; the government "solves the problem" and improves the policy. After the island-wide customs clearance, the value-added of upstream and downstream enterprises is calculated together; the Hainan (海南)-produced goods purchased are deducted from the cost. Enterprises can more easily meet the policy requirements, and their enthusiasm for using Hainan (海南)-produced goods is higher.
The "problem setter" and "problem solver" transform into each other, making the policy more precise and effective. In various fields of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) construction, behind the continuous refinement of policies, there must be many similar stories.
After the island-wide customs clearance, as the reform enters the deep-water zone, more problems await solutions. But we believe that, adhering to the "problem-setting" and "problem-solving" mindset, and demonstrating the attitude of "responding to the people's needs," the high-standard construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) will surely be realized.
The open gateway is renewing itself daily, and the future of the Free Trade Port is promising.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 金 歆
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal, deliberated and approved by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) (CPC), outlines the top-level design and strategic blueprint for economic and social development in the next five years, and makes arrangements for promoting the rule of law in petition work, and deeply promoting the source resolution, diversified resolution, and orderly resolution of conflicts and disputes. To deeply study and understand the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, our reporter interviewed Li Wenzhang (李文章), Deputy Minister of the Central Social Work Department (中央社会工作部) and Director of the State Bureau of Letters and Calls (国家信访局).
The National Petition System Has Achieved a Series of Theoretical, Institutional, and Practical Results
Reporter: China's development has made significant achievements during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period. Specifically, in terms of petition work, what are the main manifestations?
Li Wenzhang (李文章): In the past five years, the national petition system has thoroughly implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and directives and the relevant decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, solidly promoted the implementation of various work tasks, and achieved a series of theoretical, institutional, and practical results.
The in-depth study and implementation of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thought on strengthening and improving people's petition work has achieved landmark theoretical results. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thought on strengthening and improving people's petition work has deepened the understanding of the laws of petition work from a new perspective. It is a concrete manifestation of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in the field of petition work, and provides scientific guidance for doing a good job in petition work in the new era. The State Bureau of Letters and Calls (国家信访局) has deeply studied and implemented this important thought, organized the compilation of the "Study Reader on General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) Important Thought on Strengthening and Improving People's Petition Work," forming the most important innovative theoretical achievement and authoritative guidance material in the field of petition work.
Earnest implementation of the "Regulations on Petition Work" and in-depth promotion of the rule of law in petition work have achieved important institutional results. In February 2022, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council issued the "Regulations on Petition Work," which came into effect on May 1. This is the first Party regulation that comprehensively regulates petition work in more than 70 years since the launch of petition work. It is a landmark achievement in the reform of the petition system and the basic guideline for petition work on the new journey. The General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued opinions to deeply promote the rule of law in petition work, focusing on the "five rule of law aspects" of prevention, acceptance, handling, supervision and accountability, and maintaining order, formulating a "roadmap" and "guidance map," improving the list of legally classified handling of petition requests, and promoting a more sound system of petition work, more standardized acceptance and handling, more distinct work orientation, and more prominent quality and efficiency of resolution.
Deepening the reform of the petition system and improving the effectiveness of petition governance have achieved fruitful practical results. The Ninth National Petition Work Conference was held. Major changes have taken place in the leadership system of petition work. The State Bureau of Letters and Calls (国家信访局) has been adjusted to be an institution directly under the State Council, under the unified leadership of the Central Social Work Department (中央社会工作部). The joint meeting mechanism for petition work has been further improved, and the Party's comprehensive leadership over petition work has been effectively strengthened. High-quality development of petition work has taken solid steps. The first five-year development plan of the State Bureau of Letters and Calls (国家信访局) has been compiled and implemented. Two three-year campaigns to address repeated petitions and the source governance of petition problems have been carried out successively. The role of petition work as a "weather vane," "bridge of communication," and "pressure relief valve" has been fully demonstrated, promoting the overall stability of the petition situation and the continuous improvement of petition order, making important contributions from the petition departments to continuing to write new chapters in the two miracles of rapid economic development and long-term social stability.
Deepen Law-Based Governance and Promote the Rule of Law in Petition Work
Reporter: The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal includes "promoting the rule of law in petition work." What are the key points for promoting the rule of law in petition work in the next step?
Li Wenzhang (李文章): Promoting the rule of law in petition work is a major decision and deployment made by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core. It is of great significance for improving the level of rule of law in social governance and promoting the high-quality development of petition work. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee included "promoting the rule of law in petition work" in the overall deployment of further comprehensively deepening reform. The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee included "promoting the rule of law in petition work" in the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal, pointing out the direction of efforts for continuously strengthening and improving people's petition work.
The fundamental goal of promoting the rule of law in petition work is to put serving the people into practice. The focus is on functional departments performing their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the law. The key is to strengthen supervision and accountability. The foundation is the construction of information technology. The goal is to ensure that every request of the people is handled and every request is promoted in accordance with the law, so as to achieve clear responsibilities, clear understanding of the situation, law-based handling, good order, and public satisfaction. It is necessary to focus on the entire cycle of the generation, development, and resolution of petition problems, further highlight the role of the rule of law in standardization, guarantee, and guidance, and promote the rule of law in prevention, acceptance, handling, supervision and accountability, and maintaining order in a coordinated manner. Further improve the "roadmap" for the rule of law, and form a working pattern in which "the accepting department is responsible for the procedural advancement and the handling department is responsible for the substantive resolution." Further correct the problems of "failure to accept when should be accepted, failure to handle when should be handled, failure to hold accountable when should be held accountable, and failure to investigate and deal with when should be investigated and dealt with," strengthen the two-way standardization of petition work behavior and public petition behavior, and establish a correct work orientation. Further change thinking concepts and working methods, improve the ability to use the rule of law to solve the people's interest problems, and lead and drive the overall level of petition work to improve with the effectiveness of the rule of law construction.
Better Resolve Conflicts and Disputes, and Serve and Guarantee the Modernization of Social Governance
Reporter: The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal emphasizes "deeply promoting the source resolution, diversified resolution, and orderly resolution of conflicts and disputes." How will the petition department promote implementation?
Li Wenzhang (李文章): Promoting the resolution of conflicts and disputes is the inherent meaning of petition work and one of its core goals. The source resolution, diversified resolution, and orderly resolution emphasized in the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal are a logically rigorous, complete, and mutually reinforcing organic whole.
Take source resolution as the basic orientation. Resolving conflicts at the source has the lowest cost, the smallest risk, and the best effect. It is necessary to adhere to and develop the "Fengqiao Experience" (枫桥经验) of the new era, carry forward the fine tradition of "going down to the grassroots in four aspects" (四下基层), take substantive problem-solving as the fundamental, do the work at the front end, use the strength in peacetime, put the focus on the grassroots, promote leading cadres at all levels to receive visits and go down to the grassroots to solve petition problems, strengthen the "three in place and one handling" (三到位一处理), and avoid small problems from becoming big problems and general problems from evolving into prominent petition problems.
Take diversified resolution as the main path. The people's demands involve all aspects of economic and social development, and it is difficult to achieve the goal of resolution by relying on only one approach. It is necessary to adhere to the diversification of resolution subjects, make good use of the joint meeting mechanism for petition work, urge all relevant departments and units to implement the responsibility for resolving conflicts and disputes; adhere to the diversification of resolution methods, improve the diversified dispute resolution mechanism of mediation, arbitration, administrative adjudication, administrative reconsideration, litigation, notarization, hearing, etc., which are organically connected and mutually coordinated; adhere to the diversification of resolution forces, open up and implement the participation paths of social forces such as volunteers, "two representatives and one member" (两代表一委员), lawyers, and psychological counselors, and form a joint force for resolving conflicts and disputes.
Take orderly resolution as an important method. The development and evolution of petition conflicts have their own laws, and they must be promoted step by step and in an organized manner under the framework of the rule of law and rules, highlighting key points, implementing precise policies, and guarding the bottom line of safety. On the one hand, continue to deepen the research on the development law of petition conflicts, innovate methods, improve the ability of prediction, early warning, and prevention, and ensure that the resolution process is stable and the risks are controllable; on the other hand, adhere to prevention first, mediation priority, application of the rule of law, and on-site resolution, build and improve a hierarchical, clear responsibility, collaborative and efficient conflict resolution system, clarify the scope of application, connection procedures, and legal effect of various resolution methods, ensure that the resolution procedures are standardized and the handling is in accordance with the law, and effectively safeguard social fairness and justice.
Reporter: The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal includes petition work in the "improving the social governance system." How can petition work better serve and guarantee the modernization of social governance?
Li Wenzhang (李文章): Petition work is an important institutional arrangement for social governance to extend from the end to the front end. It has unique advantages in coordinating the interests of the people, expressing demands, mediating conflicts, and protecting rights, and plays an important role.
Focus on doing a good job in petition work in emerging fields. Actively adapt to changes in social structure, take the initiative to serve the Party building of "two enterprises and three new" (两企三新), solidly do a good job in serving various social groups, timely coordinate and resolve interest demands involving labor remuneration, rest and vacation, occupational injury compensation, etc., and guide and promote various groups in emerging fields to unswervingly listen to the Party and follow the Party.
Improve the mechanism for uniting and serving the people. Do a good job in the people's work that is delivered to the door, improve the mechanism for understanding public opinion, gathering public wisdom, safeguarding public interests, and uniting people's hearts, unblock and standardize channels for expressing the people's demands such as letters, visits, the Internet, and telephone, solidly carry out the work of soliciting people's suggestions, and wholeheartedly solve the urgent and difficult problems of the people, convey the Party and the government's care and warmth to the people, and consolidate the mass base for the Party's long-term governance.
Guarantee high-level security with high-efficiency governance. Strengthen bottom-line thinking, analyze and judge the petition situation accurately with a sense of responsibility of **时时放心不下** (shí shí fàng xīn bù xià - "never feel relieved," always be concerned and vigilant), continue to focus on resolving prominent conflicts in key areas, timely warn and prevent problems of a budding and directional nature, actively and steadily handle various sudden risks, effectively improve the level of preventing and resolving conflicts and risks, and resolutely safeguard the overall social security and stability.
Return to TopRecently, the "Xuelong" (雪龙) and "Xuelong 2" (雪龙2) icebreakers, currently executing China's 42nd Antarctic expedition, arrived at the land-fast ice surrounding Zhongshan Station (中山站) in Antarctica. The two ships are working together to carry out large-scale unloading operations in the Zhongshan Station area. This operation will complete the unloading and transportation of approximately 2,000 tons of various materials. According to the plan, the overall unloading operation will last approximately 15 days. It is reported that the "Xuelong 2" is supplying fuel to the research station for the first time.
All of the above pictures were taken by Xinhua News Agency reporter Gu Tiancheng (顾天成).
Return to TopBeijing, December 3rd (People's Daily reporter Luo Shanshan (罗珊珊)) - The reporter learned from the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) that from January to October this year, China's service trade has grown steadily. The total import and export volume of services was 6,584.43 billion yuan, an increase of 7.5% year-on-year. Among them, exports were 2,909.03 billion yuan, an increase of 14.3%; imports were 3,675.4 billion yuan, an increase of 2.6%; and the service trade deficit was 766.37 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 269.39 billion yuan.
Knowledge-intensive service trade maintained growth. From January to October, the import and export of knowledge-intensive services was 2,512.15 billion yuan, an increase of 6.4%. Among them, the import and export of other commercial services, telecommunications, computer and information services were 1,069.81 billion yuan and 883.69 billion yuan, with growth rates of 4.2% and 9.9% respectively. Exports of knowledge-intensive services were 1,468.79 billion yuan, an increase of 9.5%; imports of knowledge-intensive services were 1,043.36 billion yuan, an increase of 2.3%; and the surplus was 425.43 billion yuan, an increase of 103.6 billion yuan compared with the same period last year.
Travel service exports grew rapidly. From January to October, travel services grew rapidly, with imports and exports reaching 1,812.54 billion yuan, an increase of 8.5%. Among them, exports increased by 52.5% and imports increased by 2.3%.
Return to TopAccording to a report from our newspaper in Beijing on December 3rd (Reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)), the reporter learned from China Railway Urumqi Bureau (国铁乌鲁木齐局) that at 2:00 PM on December 2nd, a China-Europe freight train with 55 carriages, fully loaded with goods such as clothing, toys, electromechanical products, and auto parts, departed from the Khorgos Railway Port (霍尔果斯铁路口岸) and headed for Małaszewicze, Poland. This year, the number of China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains passing through the Khorgos Railway Port (霍尔果斯铁路口岸) has exceeded 9,000, surpassing the total number for the entire last year.
Since the beginning of this year, the Khorgos Railway Port (霍尔果斯铁路口岸) has continued to leverage its geographical advantages and enhance its transportation capacity, achieving a double increase in the number of China-Europe freight trains passing through and the volume of goods passing through the port. On November 23rd, the number of trains passing through the Khorgos Railway Port (霍尔果斯铁路口岸) reached 8,742, exceeding the total volume for the entire year of 2024, 38 days ahead of schedule. On November 13th, the port's cargo volume reached 12.26 million tons, completing the annual cargo throughput target 48 days ahead of schedule.
As of now, the total number of train routes passing through the Khorgos Railway Port (霍尔果斯铁路口岸) has reached 90, radiating to 18 countries, 46 cities and regions abroad, and transporting more than 200 types of goods.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 俞懿春 李欣怡 王云娜 姜晓丹
From December 1st to 3rd, the "2025 Congdu International Forum" was held in Guangzhou (广州), co-sponsored by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (中国人民对外友好协会), the Australia-China Friendship and Exchange Association (澳大利亚—中国友好交流协会), the People's Government of Guangdong Province (广东省人民政府), and the World Leadership Alliance. With the theme of "Working Together for a Shared Future," the forum brought together 28 former political leaders and former heads of international organizations from 23 countries, as well as representatives from Chinese and foreign political, business, and academic circles, to engage in in-depth exchanges on global governance and future development, and to discuss major plans for unity and cooperation.
"Working Together to Give Multilateralism a Future"
The Congdu International Forum was founded in 2014 and has been successfully held for nine sessions. The forum has consistently advocated multilateralism, explored global governance issues, actively shared China's proposals, and played a positive role in enhancing exchanges and understanding between China and other countries.
Zhou Zerong (周泽荣), President of the Australia-China Friendship and Exchange Association and Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Region of the World Leadership Alliance, said that how to reform and improve global governance, effectively respond to various challenges, and maintain world stability and prosperity are major issues facing the international community. The theme of this forum, "Working Together for a Shared Future," is to clearly send a strong message of the times: gathering the power of unity, holding high the banner of cooperation, and pursuing a fair future.
Danilo Türk, Chairman of the World Leadership Alliance and former President of Slovenia, said that China has made historically significant contributions to global development, prosperity, and world peace and stability. The topics of this forum include "Global Security Challenges in an Era of Uncertainty," "Embracing a Diverse World with Understanding, Inclusion, and Cooperation," "Providing Global Public Goods and Implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," "Green and Low-Carbon Development Momentum," and "The Development Trend of the World Economy under Trade and Tariff Conflicts." Türk believes that these topics powerfully interpret the forum's distinct characteristics of keeping pace with the times and its broad vision for the future, "The more complex the world, the more important cooperation becomes."
Jigme Thinley, former Prime Minister of Bhutan, is a "new friend" of the Congdu International Forum. "The world is facing multiple challenges, and countries can only respond by uniting and working together." He said that the Congdu International Forum brings all parties together to face challenges and seek solutions.
"The world is at an extremely difficult time, and we must work together to give multilateralism a future." Similarly, Mari Kiviniemi, former Prime Minister of Finland, who is also attending the conference for the first time, said that the theme of this forum is highly in line with the current situation, and countries can only effectively respond to the endless global challenges by strengthening cooperation. She believes that Europe and China have huge potential for cooperation, especially in areas such as addressing climate change. China's clean energy development is globally leading, and there is ample room for cooperation between Europe and China in green technology and other innovative fields.
"Providing Guidance for Global Deepened Cooperation, Achieving Common Development, and Maintaining Multilateralism"
"The global governance system urgently needs reform," "No country can be immune to global challenges," "Countries should strengthen cooperation to achieve win-win cooperation"... In the conference discussion session themed "Reforming and Improving Global Governance, Enhancing Stability and Certainty," the participating guests deeply explored the shortcomings and reform directions of the current global governance system, and highly praised the four major global initiatives proposed by China.
Michelle Bachelet Jeria, former President of Chile, said that the world is entering an era of increasing fragmentation and insufficient stability, and the common challenges faced by countries are becoming more complex, making it urgent to build broader consensus at the global level. She believes that the United Nations is still the most important multilateral platform, enabling different countries to come together to conduct dialogue and seek consensus. Whether the United Nations can effectively play its role depends on whether member states can truly assume responsibility and strengthen cooperation.
"Multilateralism is not an option, but a necessity. China's proposal of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Governance Initiative, and a series of other important initiatives provides guidance for global deepened cooperation, achieving common development, and maintaining multilateralism." María Fernanda Espinosa, President of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly, said that the interests of all countries are closely related and their destinies are closely linked, and global challenges require countries to work together to address them. All parties should deepen cooperation under multilateral mechanisms such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to inject more impetus into maintaining multilateralism.
"We should strengthen dialogue on the reform of the multilateral system, and we must resolutely resist unilateral actions that violate international rules and undermine the multilateral system." Yves Leterme, former Prime Minister of Belgium, said that the multilateral system urgently needs reform, and the focus of global decision-making needs to be readjusted to give non-Western countries more space and a more important position in the multilateral system. "The proposal of the four major global initiatives is very timely and helps to maintain the multilateral system."
"I come to China several times every year and truly feel that Chinese-style modernization is constantly moving forward." Rosen Plevneliev, former President of Bulgaria, said that China's development has never been self-serving, but has promoted mutual benefit and win-win results and shared development achievements through cooperation frameworks such as the joint construction of the "Belt and Road." As the world enters a new period of turbulence and change, the international community should unite, seek common ground while reserving differences, and jointly commit to building a world of lasting peace and universal security. China has made remarkable achievements in green development in recent years, especially the rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry, which provides important reference and valuable opportunities for countries to promote low-carbon transformation.
"China Has Become an Important Contributor to Global Innovation and Development"
After ordering with a mobile phone scan, the robotic arm quickly retrieves materials and embosses them. In just one minute, a cup of coffee with the "Congdu International Forum" logo is made by a robot, and the participating guests experience and taste it. "Currently, similar intelligent technologies are widely used in China, and China has become an important contributor to global innovation and development." Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada, said that global artificial intelligence is developing rapidly, and all parties need to form a governance framework and standard norms with broad consensus. China is actively playing an important role in enhancing the safety and fairness of artificial intelligence technology.
At this forum, "Artificial Intelligence: Seeking a Balance between Innovation, Security, and Governance" became an important topic. Jorge Quiroga, former President of Bolivia, said that China is in a global leading position in clean energy, lithium batteries, electric vehicles, and other fields, and these advantageous industries will provide strong support for the development of unmanned driving, artificial intelligence, and other cutting-edge fields. "China has a large population and massive data resources, which are crucial to promoting the development of artificial intelligence algorithms." In his view, from clean energy and transportation interconnection to artificial intelligence, there is broad room for cooperation between South American countries and China.
"China plays a vital role in promoting artificial intelligence innovation and building an artificial intelligence security governance framework. Whether from the level of technological development or the scale and strength of artificial intelligence itself, China is an indispensable and important force in the world." Stefan Löfven, former Prime Minister of Sweden, said that the international community must ensure that artificial intelligence moves in a direction that benefits the common interests of all mankind.
Yang Wanming (杨万明), President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said that in the face of emerging technological challenges, countries should be steadfast and act as doers who solve problems and respond to challenges. China is willing to work with all parties to take the realization of lasting global peace and development and prosperity as the goal, practice the global governance concept of consultation, joint construction, and sharing, promote open cooperation with pragmatic actions, share responsibilities and opportunities, promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, and inject more stability into a world intertwined with changes and chaos.
Return to TopAt the crossroads of history, should we build isolating "walls" or construct open "bridges"? Faced with the overwhelming trend of economic globalization, any country, regardless of size or strength, will ultimately fall behind the times if it deviates from this trend.
The international economic and trade landscape is undergoing profound changes. As the World Trade Organization (WTO) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the international trade system exhibits two prominent characteristics: on the one hand, trade wars and tariff wars initiated by individual countries have severely impacted the world economy and damaged international trade rules; on the other hand, countries are proactively seeking changes in the face of challenges, leading to a surge in various regional and multilateral trade agreements. Some international observers worry that the global economic and trade cooperation map is being eroded by a "hilly terrain" shaped by geopolitical games. The rules-based multilateral trading system, once a "stabilizer" of the world economy, is facing unprecedented tests.
In the long run, what kind of economic and trade order does the world need? Where will the multilateral trading system go? Answering these two questions requires a comprehensive and objective observation as a foundation, grasping the direction of people's hearts and the general trend in the midst of chaotic situations, avoiding being 一叶障目 (yī yè zhàng mù - "a leaf before the eye," being blinded by a leaf; unable to see the bigger picture), in order to continuously gather consensus and strength, and promote the steady and long-term development of international economic and trade cooperation.
(I) Resilience: Adapting to Crises
Trade has long been regarded as the cornerstone of world economic development. As early as the 18th century, economist Adam Smith said: "Trade is like a bridge, connecting the world's wealth and opportunities."
The in-depth reflections of all parties on what kind of international economic and trade order should be built after World War II stemmed from the inherent connection between beggar-thy-neighbor trade policies and the outbreak of World War II. In the 1930s, trade protectionism not only plunged the world into the Great Depression, but was also considered a catalyst for the most destructive war in human history. "The lesson is obvious: protectionism may look like a shield, but it can easily become a prison," said Swedish historian Johan Norberg, arguing that trade protectionism abandons not only wealth, but also the vitality and continuous innovation that make civilization shine.
Focusing on eliminating the root causes of conflict, an idea gradually took root: promoting mutual opening of markets among countries and establishing a free trade system. Since then, the international economic order based on free trade has continued to evolve, becoming an important guarantee for global stability and prosperity. The historic economic success of this period is largely attributed to the stable operation of the international trade system based on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. Among them, the United States is the main founder and participant of the post-war international economic order and multilateral trading system, and also a long-term beneficiary.
In recent years, due to domestic political reasons, the economic and trade policies of individual countries have slid into protectionism and unilateralism, which not only damages the legitimate rights and interests of other countries, but also shakes the foundation of the multilateral trading system. According to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, in 2025, global tariff levels continue to rise, and non-tariff trade barriers increase simultaneously, leading to increased supply chain costs and compressed profit margins for enterprises.
The cost of undermining multilateral trade rules is the possibility of returning to the power-based international trade system of the GATT and WTO era, where the strong bully the weak and the large bully the small. The question then arises: will humanity repeat the mistakes of history?
"Despite 'strong headwinds', world trade has shown resilience," said World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Looking at the world, efforts by all parties to promote open trade are constantly strengthening. The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 version upgrade agreement was officially signed, the European Union is promoting trade agreements with the Southern Common Market and Mexico, Brazil and India announced their efforts to increase bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2030... These efforts collectively constitute a collective response to unilateralism.
Faced with the crisis, the "stress response" of all parties has its inevitability. In the past few decades, the rapid development of economic globalization has formed a deep interdependence of interests among countries - the vast ocean of the world economy will not change its surging direction due to local reefs. As Professor Jeffrey Frieden of Columbia University (哥伦比亚大学) in the United States pointed out, the abandonment of multilateralism by a single country does not mean the end of the multilateral trading system. As long as other countries are willing to cooperate on the basis of trust, the system can still operate.
(II) Reconstruction: The Germination of a New Ecology
Looking beyond the "crisis response" perspective, deeper changes are taking place in international economic and trade cooperation, shaping the future global trade pattern.
From the perspective of driving force, since 2000, the growth of goods trade in developing economies has increased by 4.6 times, far faster than that of developed economies, and its share of the global total has increased from 30% to 45%, increasingly becoming the main driving force for global trade growth. In 2024, South-South trade reached $5.7 trillion, accounting for 24% of global trade, a year-on-year increase of 5%. The continuous deepening of economic and trade ties between countries in the Global South marks that the Global South is becoming an important force in system reshaping and will play an important role in the formulation of global economic and trade rules.
From a structural perspective, the incremental space for global trade development is expanding in multiple ways. The "Digital Trade Development and Cooperation Report 2025" shows that the scale of global digital service trade continues to expand, reaching $4.64 trillion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 8.3%. As the growth rate of trade in traditional fields slows down, digital trade, green trade, etc. are growing against the trend. The development of emerging fields of trade driven by technological changes not only alleviates the pressure of global trade slowdown, but also provides a more sustainable and inclusive development path for global economic and trade cooperation.
From a network perspective, countries are building diversified trade partner networks to reduce dependence on a single market and enhance foreign trade resilience. The number of regional trade agreements signed between them has increased from less than 100 at the beginning of this century to more than 600 at present. This not only promotes the coordination of trade and investment policies, but also promotes the depth and breadth of global economic integration, providing an important supplement to the multilateral trading system.
From an industrial perspective, most countries are still striving to create new development advantages facing the world, hoping to reshape their position in the global value chain. Gulf countries such as the United Arab Emirates (阿联酋) and Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯) are accelerating the layout of emerging industries such as artificial intelligence and clean energy to break away from their dependence on oil exports; Brazil (巴西) is constantly upgrading fuel ethanol technology, transforming its advantage as the world's largest sugarcane producer into a technological export advantage; African countries such as South Africa (南非), Kenya (肯尼亚), and Nigeria (尼日利亚) are accelerating the popularization of mobile payment, striving to seize the development opportunities of the digital economy... The proactive actions of various countries will not only help enhance their own economic resilience to navigate headwinds and adverse currents, but also gather more new momentum for global cooperation.
Whether it is the macro picture of global trade or the micro choices of national development, it all shows that economic globalization is adapting to new challenges and finding new breakthroughs. Crisis and response, resistance and motivation, interacting and competing with each other, a direction is becoming clearer: the world cannot retreat to a state of mutual closure and isolation, and it is even more impossible to be artificially divided.
(III) Future: Innovating in Protection
At a time of change, a belief must be firmly adhered to: multilateralism is the inevitable choice to solve the difficulties and challenges facing the world, and firmly maintaining the multilateral trading system can promote the steady and long-term development of international economic and trade cooperation.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the World Trade Organization. The multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization as its core is the cornerstone of international trade, not only supporting the healthy and orderly development of global trade, but also an important force in promoting the development of human civilization, and must be jointly maintained. Studies have shown that before the Industrial Revolution, the world trade growth rate only maintained a level of about 0.27%; in the 1950s and 1970s, the emergence of multilateral free trade policies gradually reduced trade barriers between countries and effectively resolved trade frictions, and world trade entered a stage of rapid growth, significantly improving global well-being.
For a long time, the multilateral trading system and regional trade arrangements have been the two wheels driving economic globalization forward, and the synergistic effect of the two wheels can promote the orderly and healthy development of international trade. The multilateral trading system is facing severe challenges, bringing serious uncertainty and instability to global development. In order to maintain the momentum of economic globalization, the efforts of all parties in bilateral and regional economic and trade institutional arrangements can alleviate the impact to a certain extent, but cannot replace the multilateral trading system.
Focusing on the fundamentals, the international community should build consensus, jointly maintain the multilateral trading system, and promote the WTO to better play a positive role. It is necessary to improve the authority and effectiveness of the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization as its core, adhere to the correct direction of World Trade Organization reform, maintain basic principles such as most-favored-nation treatment and non-discrimination, promote the advancement of international economic and trade rules with the times, and better protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.
As a responsible member of the World Trade Organization, China (中国) actively practices the concept of free trade, effectively enhances the stability, transparency and predictability of trade policies, and significantly opens up the market, making positive contributions to maintaining the effectiveness and authority of the multilateral trading system. On September 23 local time, China announced at the high-level meeting of the Global Development Initiative hosted by China at the United Nations Headquarters in New York (纽约联合国总部): As a responsible developing country, China will not seek new special and differential treatment in the WTO's current and future negotiations. This decision marks an important shift in China's role in the global economic and trade system, demonstrating its firm commitment to maintaining the multilateral trading system.
Faced with trade wars and tariff wars, China has clearly opposed unilateralism and protectionism, becoming a key force in defending the multilateral trading system. A remark by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (卢拉) expressed the common expectation of the international community: "In the current situation, it is crucial to firmly defend multilateralism. Protectionism and indiscriminate tariffs cannot bring development and prosperity, but will only cause chaos. China's firm attitude in responding to global challenges gives countries strength and confidence."
History never moves in a straight line. Thirty years ago, the birth of the World Trade Organization made the world believe that trade conflicts could be resolved through rules; 30 years later, when the rules-based international order faces a test of survival, the common choice of the international community will determine the future direction. Building "bridges" or building "walls" tests the wisdom of all countries. Economic globalization is a historical trend, with momentum driving it forward and resistance making it stronger. Any country, regardless of size or strength, will ultimately fall behind the times if it deviates from this trend.
China is willing to work with all parties to follow the trend, adhere to the right path, firmly maintain the multilateral trading system, promote inclusive economic globalization, expand the pie of common development through open cooperation, and create a prosperous future together.
Return to TopThe newspaper's Moscow, December 2nd (Reporters Sui Xin (隋鑫) and Xiao Xinxin (肖新新)) Local time, December 2, 2025, Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Moscow.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Putin (普京), China-Russia relations are not afraid of high winds and waves, and are brave enough to meet difficulties, achieving high-level, broad-dimensional, and high-quality development. The two heads of state combined their mutual attendance at the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II this year, and had in-depth communication twice, jointly focusing on the changes of the century, setting the direction and planning the future for China-Russia relations, and also providing stability and certainty to the world. In particular, both sides agreed to firmly safeguard the achievements of the victory of World War II and resolutely oppose any counter-current acts that attempt to reverse the colonial aggression, sending out a strong voice of the times for upholding justice and safeguarding fairness. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and comprehensive strategic partners of coordination for a new era, China and Russia should continue to coordinate and cooperate, and resolutely contain the provocative acts of the Japanese far-right forces to undermine regional peace and stability and attempt to re-militarize.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that President Putin (普京) has just signed a visa-free order for Chinese citizens, which is a vivid reflection of the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia in the new era, and will further facilitate personnel exchanges and promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields between the two countries. China is willing to work with Russia to implement the visa-free policy and do a good job. 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 "China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation," and the development of China-Russia relations will usher in new historical opportunities.
Lavrov said that the mutual visits of the two heads of state this year have injected new impetus into further consolidating the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination. The Russian side adheres to the one-China principle and firmly supports China's position on the Taiwan issue. Russia is willing to take the 25th anniversary of the signing of the "Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation" next year as an opportunity to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen practical cooperation, increase personnel exchanges, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.
The two sides also exchanged in-depth views on other international and regional issues of common concern.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 3rd. Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna in Beijing (北京) on the 3rd.
Wang Yi (王毅) stated that President Macron (马克龙) has officially commenced his fourth state visit to China. It is believed that with the joint efforts of both sides, this visit will further enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen strategic cooperation, and inject new impetus into the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France.
Wang Yi (王毅) introduced the essence and serious harm of the erroneous remarks made by the current Japanese leader regarding Taiwan, elaborated on China's principled position, and stated that Japan will never be allowed to create disturbances on the Taiwan issue and 重蹈历史覆辙 (chóng dǎo lì shǐ fù zhé - "repeat historical mistakes," to repeat the mistakes of the past).
Colonna stated that President Macron (马克龙) attaches great importance to the relationship with China, especially the special and profound friendship with President Xi Jinping (习近平). France firmly adheres to the one-China policy.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 3rd. On December 3rd, Wang Dongming (王东明), Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee and Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, met in Beijing with a delegation from the National Trades Union Congress of Singapore (新加坡全国职工总会) headed by its Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (黄志明). He introduced the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and exchanged views on further strengthening exchanges and interactions to better serve the modernization of the two countries.
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"For more than 20 years, I have witnessed China's rapid economic development, and the continuous expansion and opening up of its market." Khaled Fathallah, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Egypt's Fathallah Group, said in a recent interview with this reporter. China's promotion of building a new system of a higher-level open economy will bring more opportunities to the world. Fathallah looks forward to further deepening cooperation with Chinese partners in the future, jointly promoting sustainable development, and achieving mutual benefit and win-win results.
Headquartered in Alexandria (亚历山大), Egypt, the Fathallah Group was established in 1948. "I first went to China in 1998. Since then, I have traveled to China twice a year on average, staying for three or four weeks each time, and have visited many cities," Fathallah told reporters. Fathallah Group has long imported high-quality Chinese products. Its Gomla chain of wholesale supermarkets is popular among local consumers, with a total of 95 branches opened in Egypt. Gomla has also established factories in China to produce its own branded products. "The products produced by Chinese factories are of good quality and competitively priced," said Fathallah.
Fathallah has participated in exhibitions such as the Canton Fair (广交会) and the China International Import Expo (进博会) many times. He said that these exhibitions are good opportunities to communicate with world traders and are important platforms built by China to share development opportunities with the world. From them, he felt China's determination to further promote high-level opening up to the outside world and accelerate the construction of a new development pattern. "Business people from all countries are generally optimistic about the prospects of the Chinese market," said Fathallah.
The reporter walked into the Rose Garden store of the Gomla chain of wholesale supermarkets in Alexandria (亚历山大), where the shelves were full of "Made in China" products. Fathallah said that Egyptian consumers have a high acceptance of Chinese goods. "We focus on selling high-quality products, and local consumers have great trust in 'Made in China'." In July of this year, Gomla opened a special event for Chinese products in El Obour City (埃尔包城). "All the products are from China and are very popular with consumers," said Fathallah.
In recent years, China and Egypt have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in various fields such as economy and trade, and bilateral relations have continued to deepen. China is Egypt's largest trading partner and source of imports, and is one of the most active countries investing in Egypt's manufacturing industry. "For Egypt, it is very important to strengthen cooperation with China. As a company, we hope to play a more active role as a bridge in the relations between the two countries," said Fathallah. "The Chinese economy is resilient, and I am full of confidence in the prospects of the Chinese economy. I look forward to China's high-quality development bringing more opportunities and further promoting high-quality cooperation between Egypt and China."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 3rd (Reporter Cao Jiayue (曹嘉玥)) The 4th Meeting of the China-South Africa High-Level People-to-People Exchange Mechanism was held in Beijing (北京) on the 3rd. State Councilor and Chinese Chair of the Mechanism, Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴), and South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and South African Chair of the Mechanism, Zizi Kodwa (麦肯齐), co-chaired the meeting.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) pointed out that since the 3rd Meeting of the Mechanism in 2023, both sides have earnestly implemented the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, steadily promoted cooperation projects in education, culture, science and technology, sports and other fields, and achieved fruitful results, pushing people-to-people cooperation to a new level, and playing an important role in deepening bilateral relations and enhancing friendship between the two peoples.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) said that the current China-South Africa relationship is at a new stage of historical development, and people-to-people exchanges are playing an increasingly prominent role in bilateral relations. The Chinese side is willing to work with the South African side to further expand the breadth and depth of people-to-people exchanges, improve the quality of cooperation, and make new contributions to promoting the continuous development of the China-South Africa comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era and consolidating the public opinion foundation for the two countries' lasting friendship.
Zizi Kodwa (麦肯齐) highly praised the development of South Africa-China relations and the positive progress made in people-to-people exchanges, and expressed his willingness to continuously enrich the content of exchanges, tap the potential for cooperation, benefit the two peoples, and jointly write a new chapter in South Africa-China people-to-people exchange and cooperation with the Chinese side.
During the meeting, the two sides visited the China-South Africa Education Achievement Exhibition, jointly signed the minutes of the meeting, and witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in related fields.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Ottawa, December 2nd (Reporter Lin Wei (林威)) At the invitation of the Canada China Business Council, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会) organized a delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs to visit Toronto and Ottawa, Canada from November 30th to December 2nd to strengthen communication and exchanges between the business communities of the two countries and deepen practical cooperation in trade, investment and other fields.
Ren Hongbin (任鸿斌), Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会), led the delegation to meet with the head of Global Affairs Canada, and held discussions with major business associations such as the Canada China Business Council (加中贸易理事会) and the Toronto Region Board of Trade, as well as the heads of Canadian companies such as Brookfield Corporation (博枫集团). Ren Hongbin (任鸿斌) stated that the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会) is willing to work with all sectors in Canada to promote the expansion of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, strengthen the coordinated development of industrial and supply chains, and welcomes the Canadian business community to actively participate in the series of business activities of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation "China Year" in 2026 and the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (链博会).
During the visit, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会) and the Canada China Business Council (加中贸易理事会) jointly held the China-Canada Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum and promoted the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (链博会). More than 150 representatives from Chinese and Canadian governments, institutions and enterprises exchanged and discussed key areas of cooperation such as advanced manufacturing, digital technology, clean energy, and green agriculture.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 袁 泉 徐驭尧 西藏日报记者 刘维涛 孙开远
Increase efforts to guarantee and improve people's livelihoods, and steadily promote common prosperity for all.
——Excerpt from the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal
The warm winter sun shines on the green plateau field. The young Gama Qunpei dribbles the ball like the wind, weaving through several defenders, a tap, a flick, a shot, and the ball goes steadily into the net.
Zaga New Village (扎嘎新村), a relocation and resettlement site in Sangri County (桑日县), Shannan City (山南市), Tibet (西藏), is a 20-minute drive from the city. Following the clean and tidy hardened road into the village, walking among the Tibetan-style buildings, one can see bright public service halls, spacious public cultural spaces, and well-equipped health clinics, kindergartens, and gyms. The village has a more modern feel.
"Zaga (扎嘎)," meaning "white stone" in Tibetan, used to be synonymous with poverty, but now it has become a symbol of auspiciousness. In October 2024, 200 households and 800 villagers from five administrative villages in the same Zaga Gully (扎嘎沟) bid farewell to their old houses "hanging on the hillside" and stepped into a new life.
Since moving into the new village and new house, village resident Suomucuo Mu (索木措姆) has one less thing to worry about after many years—"I'm no longer afraid of rain. I can sleep soundly until dawn on rainy days, and even my dreams are sweet."
What was she afraid of before? First, she was afraid of heavy rain causing mudslides and landslides; second, she was afraid of problems with the house. The stone house was old, and water seepage caused the walls to peel and crack. "I didn't dare let my children sleep alone at night."
"On some roads, one side is a steep mountain, and the other side is a surging river. In summer, landslides and floods can damage the roads at any time." Losang Awang (洛桑阿旺), Party Secretary of Zaga New Village (扎嘎新村), was particularly happy to hear the news of the relocation.
Moving out of the mountains and settling down by the provincial highway, Losang Awang (洛桑阿旺) no longer has to worry about keeping the roads open and providing disaster relief every summer. More importantly, the villagers' travel routes are clear, and the village's development path is also bright.
In the village history museum, a battle flag with the words "Establish the Ambition of the Foolish Old Man Who Removed the Mountains (立下愚公移山志)" witnesses a period of lively years. In the 1960s, this flag was planted in the fields, inspiring the villagers to open up terraced fields on the steep slopes.
In 2019, all five villages were lifted out of poverty as a whole, but the people of old Zaga Gully (老扎嘎沟) knew in their hearts that with high mountains and deep gullies, fragile ecology, and frequent disasters, to realize the dream of preventing a return to poverty and living and working in peace and contentment, they must find a new path to prosperity through relocation.
It is difficult to leave one's homeland, and there are many concerns about moving: "Will the houses be built well?" "How will the cattle, sheep, and farmland be managed?" "How to increase income and become rich?"
Solve them one by one—
How to build the houses? When designing the houses, from the size of the apartment to the details of the layout, the staff went door-to-door to solicit opinions; during construction, the villagers' representatives supervised the whole process, and everyone was confident in the quality and safety.
How to manage the cattle and sheep? The village established a cooperative to manage them uniformly, and each household shared dividends according to the proportion of shares.
How to increase income? This question is the most critical. It is necessary not only to move out but also to stabilize and become rich.
Not long after moving, villager Ciwang Qunpei (次旺群培) discovered the North-South Mountain Greening Project (南北山绿化工程) construction site at the entrance of the village. He became a leader, leading the villagers to participate in tree planting and forest maintenance. The seedling base that has sprung up due to the greening of the North and South Mountains and the grape industry base supported by Hunan's aid to Tibet (湖南援藏) provide ample jobs. More than 170 people in the village have achieved long-term stable employment, and more than 300 people are employed near their homes.
The newly cultivated arable land is suitable for facility agriculture. Agricultural experts helped improve the soil. When rapeseed was planted, more than 8,000 kilograms were harvested in the first year. The village integrated people-benefiting funds to engage in the "enclave economy (飞地经济)," buying shops in the city, plus the village's commercial housing rent, with an annual income of more than 500,000 yuan... This year, the per capita income of the whole village is expected to exceed 26,000 yuan.
Moving out of the mountains, life is getting better and more convenient. Village resident Suolang Jiancan's (索朗坚参) mother was unwell. "She had an examination at the village health clinic in the morning and was transferred to the city hospital in the afternoon," said Suolang Jiancan (索朗坚参).
What Awang Langjie (阿旺朗杰), director of the village affairs supervision committee, is most happy about is that young people who are working outside are slowly returning. Some have opened small shops, and some are working nearby. "Seeing them busy and successful, I know they have taken root!"
From "worrying about living (忧居)" to "living well (优居)," from "seeking survival (求生)" to "enjoying work (乐业)," Zaga Gully (扎嘎沟) is like a wave, reflecting the high-quality development boom on the snowy plateau. The 176 million yuan of new village construction funds came from the integration of special funds for rural revitalization, aid-to-Tibet project funds, and villagers' self-raised funds. Tibet (西藏) adheres to ecological priority and promotes the North-South Mountain Greening Project (南北山绿化工程). Sangri County (桑日县) develops plateau characteristic industries in accordance with local conditions and builds the world's highest altitude grape producing area... The times provide a broader stage, allowing the villagers to create a happier life with their hardworking hands.
The Party's new era strategy for governing Tibet (党的治藏方略) and the new development concept have taken root in the high sky and thick soil. Beautiful villages like Zaga New Village (扎嘎新村) have completely shaken off poverty, changed their rhythm, and are striving to run on the road of comprehensive rural revitalization.
Today, Gama Qunpei (嘎玛群培), the young man who plays football, and his partners have a new dream—"Study hard for a happy life tomorrow and use knowledge to benefit our hometown in the future."
(Reporters Feng Ji (冯骥), Danzeng Pingcuo (丹增平措), Danzeng Wangmu (旦增旺姆), and Langqing Cuo (琅青措) from Tibet Daily (西藏日报) participated in the writing)
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The return of young people working outside is the happiest thing for Zaga New Village (扎嘎新村).
Faced with the barrenness of the mountains, young people once chose to leave. Now, with the promise and action of being able to "move out, stabilize, and become rich," life has more security, production has more support, and the shining points and attractiveness of the hometown have illuminated the way home for wanderers.
This will be a two-way rush. Young people returning to their hometowns with a broad vision and professional skills will accelerate the opening of channels between the mountains and the outside world. In the foreseeable future, Zaga New Village (扎嘎新村) will bear more fruits of development, promoting the pace of comprehensive rural revitalization.
The young people in the village are busy and vibrant, which is where the vitality of the village lies, and also where the confidence of the future lies.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on December 3rd (Reporter Zhang Tianpei (张天培)) State Councilor and Director of the National Narcotics Control Commission Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) emphasized at the plenary meeting of the National Narcotics Control Commission and the national narcotics control work video conference on the 3rd that it is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions on narcotics control work, fully implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, firmly support the "two establishments" and resolutely achieve the "two safeguards," accurately grasp the situation and tasks of narcotics control work, enhance the confidence of victory, strengthen bottom-line thinking, improve and perfect the drug governance system, unswervingly follow the path of drug problem governance with Chinese characteristics, resolutely win the people's war on narcotics control in the new era, and strive to write a new chapter in the practice of Chinese-style modernization of narcotics control.
Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) demanded that we strengthen the crackdown on narcotics, continue to promote the "Qingyuan Duanliu (清源断流)" action, strictly control the drug investigation and defense line, strengthen the investigation and detection of cases, promote cross-regional and cross-border cooperation, and constantly consolidate and expand the results of drug enforcement. Strengthen the control of addictive substances such as narcotic and psychotropic drugs, strengthen the control of drug-making materials by category, strictly implement international verification and export control measures, and strictly prevent loss and malpractice. Adhere to overall planning and comprehensive policies, carry out drug prevention publicity and education in an all-round way, strictly standardize law enforcement, deepen the comprehensive management of drug problems, strengthen international cooperation in drug control, and focus on improving the professionalization, scientification, legalization, and socialization of drug control work.
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I am a native of Renhuai City (仁怀市), Guizhou (贵州), and I am 48 years old this year. In my childhood, the clear Chishui River (赤水河) brought us many beautiful memories, not only nourishing our childhood but also nourishing the ecology of the entire basin—the reeds on the banks swayed in the wind, the fish in the water swam in groups, and the egrets danced gracefully on the shallows. At that time, the Chishui River (赤水河) was a true river of life.
I don't know when, but the Chishui River (赤水河) gradually lost its former beauty. In 2008, I went to work at the Gaodaping Police Station (高大坪派出所) in Renhuai City (仁怀市) and faced the reality of the ecological deterioration of the Chishui River (赤水河) for the first time. At that time, the number of wineries along the Chishui River (赤水河) surged, but sewage treatment facilities were severely lacking, and the streams flowing into the Chishui River (赤水河) became black and smelly.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the intensity of ecological and environmental protection has increased, and the environmental awareness of liquor companies and the masses in the Chishui River (赤水河) basin has increased day by day. Baijiu production enterprises began to build their own sewage treatment facilities, and the government also increased environmental protection investment. I took the initiative to apply for a job transfer from the police station to the ecological environment law enforcement department.
I began to frequently enter and exit enterprise factory areas, sewage treatment stations, and other places to carry out daily inspections and surprise checks. Every law enforcement action was carried out seriously and conscientiously. I deeply know that I am not only an enforcer but also a witness and participant in the fate of the Chishui River (赤水河).
Although Renhuai City (仁怀市) has taken industry governance measures to improve the water quality of the Chishui River (赤水河), 冰冻三尺非一日之寒 (bīng dòng sān chǐ fēi yī rì zhī hán - "three feet of ice is not formed in a single day," problems accumulate over time). At the end of 2021, the second round of central ecological and environmental protection inspections pointed out that Renhuai City's (仁怀市) baijiu industry has long emphasized development over protection, the disorderly development situation has not really changed, and illegal construction and ecological damage by enterprises still occur from time to time, continuously threatening the ecological environment of the basin.
Renhuai City (仁怀市) quickly launched a comprehensive rectification, and I personally experienced the entire process of this tough battle against pollution. From the initial implementation of the "four modifications and one construction" (四改一建设) (enterprises implementing cooling water system modification, cellar modification, wine receiving pool modification, factory area pipe network modification, and wastewater emergency pool construction) measures to the systematic management of running, leaking, dripping, and leaking problems, every step embodies the joint efforts of the government, enterprises, and all sectors of society.
The effectiveness of the rectification gradually became apparent. In the past, enterprises would close their doors tightly when they saw ecological and environmental law enforcement personnel, fearing that problems would be found; now, they actively invite us to come to guide them, hoping to find problems and rectify them in a timely manner. This shift from passive response to active governance has made me truly feel that the concept of environmental protection has truly taken root in people's hearts. Enterprises have also spontaneously formed self-discipline inspection teams to supervise each other and jointly improve environmental protection capabilities and levels. The masses also actively participate in environmental protection governance, and more and more people have become "folk river chiefs," spontaneously patrolling the riverbanks and immediately reporting pollution behavior.
Today, along the Chishui River (赤水河), water quality monitoring stations and smart cameras have formed an all-weather, full-coverage monitoring system. The once turbid river now flows with clear water, the banks are lush with greenery, and the air is filled with a fresh atmosphere. Local enterprises have truly achieved a win-win situation between development and protection through quality improvement, efficiency enhancement, and green transformation.
With clear water, green banks, and beautiful scenery, the Chishui River (赤水河) of my memory is back. My colleagues and I will continue to use our patrolling footsteps to accompany the Chishui River (赤水河) as it flows forward.
(Interview and compilation by Yang Mingfang (杨明方) and Zhu Haoquan (朱浩铨), reporters from *People's Livelihood Weekly* 《民生周刊》)
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From government-led to nationwide participation, from passive governance to active protection, from turbid water flowing to clear waves rippling, the ecological transformation of the Chishui River is a vivid portrayal of the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" taking root and yielding results.
The Chishui River is now焕光彩 (huàn guāng cǎi - "re-radiate brilliance," to regain its former glory) with a brand-new appearance. When the firm protection of "protecting the ecological environment like protecting our own eyes" becomes a habit, and when the responsibility of "protecting the ecology is developing productivity" is integrated into our blood, the green background of high-quality development will become increasingly strong, and the beautiful vision of "production development, affluent life, and good ecology" will also become a reality.
Return to TopOn December 3rd, on the Chaohu-Ma'anshan Intercity Railway in Dangtu County (当涂县), Ma'anshan City (马鞍山市), Anhui Province (安徽省), with the final pair of steel rails laid in place on the main channel bridge of the Ma'anshan Yangtze River Highway-Railway Bridge (马鞍山长江公铁大桥), the bridge's track laying was successfully completed. The Chaohu (巢湖)-Ma'anshan (马鞍山) Intercity Railway is an important component of the national "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River channel, and is expected to complete the entire line's track laying in January next year. The picture shows the construction site taken on that day.
Photo by Liu Yucai (刘玉才) (Image China)
Return to TopAccording to the Central Cyberspace Administration of China (中央网信办) on December 3rd, Beijing (北京), (reporter Jin Xin (金歆)), since the launch of the "Qinglang (清朗) Rectifying the Chaos of Online Live Streaming Tipping" special campaign a month ago, the Central Cyberspace Administration of China (中央网信办) has guided and urged websites and platforms to focus on prominent issues such as vulgar group broadcasts enticing tipping, fake personas deceiving tipping, inducing minors to tip, and stimulating users to tip irrationally. They have continued to increase efforts to clean up and dispose of violations, improve tipping rules and management systems, and regulate profit-making behavior from live streaming tipping.
Currently, more than 73,000 violating live streaming rooms and more than 24,000 accounts have been handled cumulatively. Websites and platforms have been guided to publish 28 issues of governance announcements and typical cases, severely cracking down on a number of high-fan-base streamer accounts, and forming a deterrent against various chaotic tipping behaviors. The ecological landscape in concentrated areas of problems such as entertainment group broadcasts has been significantly improved, and unhealthy behaviors such as攀比打赏 (pānbì dǎshǎng - "comparison tipping," tipping in order to compete with others) and deceptive tipping have been effectively curbed. The industry atmosphere continues to improve.
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In the Gaoqiao Town (高桥镇) area of Changsha County (长沙县), Changsha City (长沙市), Hunan Province (湖南省), crisscrossing ditches and aqueducts connect the fertile fields at the foot of the mountains with the reservoirs on the mountains.
"The current water level is lower than the same period in previous years. Through the water system connectivity project, we introduce Jinjing River (金井河) water to supplement the reservoir capacity, ensuring the domestic water use of the surrounding towns and the irrigation water for field crops this winter and next spring," said Wang Lan (王澜), director of the Tongrenqiao Reservoir (桐仁桥水库) Management Office in Changsha County (长沙县).
Changsha County (长沙县) is located in the northeastern part of Changsha City (长沙市), with the Liuyang River (浏阳河) and Laodao River (捞刀河), two tributaries of the Xiang River (湘江), passing through its territory. How can there be a shortage of water in a water-rich area? Peng Hao (彭浩), head of the Agricultural Water Section of the Water Resources Bureau of Changsha County (长沙县水利局), explained that due to the limitations of the terrain, the area lacks large-scale key water conservancy projects, and the per capita water resources are only 36.6% of the average level in Hunan Province (湖南省). With the rapid development of surrounding towns such as Gaoqiao Town (高桥镇), the domestic water consumption of residents is also increasing, and the contradiction between people and land competing for water is becoming more prominent.
The long-term water shortage has gradually given villagers an understanding of "water rights." "Everyone realizes that water is a valuable public resource. There must be rules for how to allocate water between villages and between households," said Huang Ji (黄骥), a village cadre in Bailu Village (百录村), Gaoqiao Town (高桥镇). In 2013, villagers spontaneously established a farmers' water user association. Subsequently, with the promotion of the county's water resources department, 14 administrative villages in the Tongrenqiao Irrigation Area (桐仁桥灌区) established their own associations.
In recent years, the local government has promoted water price and water rights reforms, saving resources while achieving benefits for all parties.
In 2013, Changsha County (长沙县) promoted comprehensive agricultural water price reform in the Tongrenqiao Irrigation Area (桐仁桥灌区). The water resources department clarified the initial water rights indicators based on historical water use data in the irrigation area, and then allocated the water rights to various associations and agricultural business entities. Water rights certificates and real estate ownership certificates for small-scale farmland water conservancy facilities were issued to each entity.
Where are water rights indicators traded? There is a water rights trading market. "The buyer is the Tongrenqiao Reservoir (桐仁桥水库) Management Office, and the seller is Bailu Village (百录村). The transaction amount is 40,196 yuan." In the office of the Bailu Village (百录村) Water User Association, a water rights transaction authentication certificate issued by the China Water Rights Exchange is clearly written.
"If water use exceeds the quota, water fees are subject to progressive tiered pricing; if there is a surplus of water use, the water rights are repurchased by the Tongrenqiao Reservoir (桐仁桥水库) Management Office. Saving water can be sold for money, and everyone no longer floods the fields when farming," said Yang Hao (杨豪), secretary of the Party General Branch of Bailu Village (百录村).
What is the use of the water rights purchased by the reservoir management office? Sell it to the water plant to supplement the quota gap for residential water use. "From people and land competing for water, to a win-win situation for people and land," said Luo Wei (罗维), secretary of the Party Committee of Gaoqiao Town (高桥镇).
The water rights trading exploration in the Tongrenqiao Irrigation Area (桐仁桥灌区) was named one of the top ten classic cases of water conservation in China in 2023. Now, this experience has been extended to the surrounding areas. Changsha County (长沙县) has cumulatively completed 174 water rights repurchase transactions for irrigation water users on the China Water Rights Exchange platform, saving 22.396 million cubic meters of water. In 2024, Changsha County (长沙县) was approved by the Ministry of Water Resources to deepen the pilot project of agricultural water rights reform and the pilot project of deepening the comprehensive agricultural water price reform to promote the construction of modern irrigation areas.
Currently, Changsha County (长沙县) is further revitalizing existing water resources, opening up new financing channels for water conservancy infrastructure construction on the basis of comprehensive water price reform, and striving to build modern irrigation areas.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 3rd. The State Council has appointed and removed national personnel.
Zhang Li (张力) was appointed as Assistant Minister of Commerce; Ma Huaide (马怀德) was appointed President of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学) (Deputy Minister Level); Hu Wenping (胡文平) was appointed President of Xiamen University (厦门大学) (Deputy Minister Level).
Dong Xin (董昕) was removed from the post of Deputy Director of the National Radio and Television Administration (国家广播电视总局); Lin Shangli (林尚立) was removed from the post of President of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学); Zhang Zongyi (张宗益) was removed from the post of President of Xiamen University (厦门大学).
Return to TopAccording to the Ministry of Education (教育部), the Ministry of Education (教育部) and the Ministry of Finance (财政部) have jointly launched the first batch of pilot projects for breakthrough in basic disciplines and interdisciplinary subjects. These projects extract major scientific and technological problems from national strategic needs. Guided by these pilot projects, leading universities are organized to form strong alliances and collaborate across institutions, breaking down barriers between disciplines and professional fields, as well as dependence on traditional disciplinary development paths. This promotes interdisciplinary integration and innovation, and cultivates new drivers for the development of new quality productive forces.
Minister of Education (教育部部长) Huai Jinpeng (怀进鹏) emphasized the need to strengthen the supply of original innovation, actively promote the construction of national interdisciplinary centers, enhance the overall national innovation efficiency and high-end talent training capabilities, and support the construction of an integrated development pattern of education, science, technology, and talent, guided by the effective implementation of the Basic Disciplines and Interdisciplinary Breakthrough Plan.
On December 2nd, the National University Science and Technology Innovation Work Conference and the launch and deployment meeting of the Basic Disciplines and Interdisciplinary Breakthrough Plan were held in Beijing (北京). At the meeting, the decision to approve the 2025 annual pilot projects for disciplinary breakthroughs under the Basic Disciplines and Interdisciplinary Breakthrough Plan was announced, driving the integrated reform of scientific and technological innovation, talent cultivation, and disciplinary development in universities.
Return to TopBy: 何思琦
Only by truly rooting ourselves in the reality of present-day life, truly entering the world of children, and listening to their voices, can we depict the most vivid portrayal of childhood in this era.
"I love children, each of them is a natural philosopher, my little teacher. They have the purest hearts and can see the most authentic appearance of the world. They gave me the seeds of stories." On the award stage of the "2025 China Literature Ceremony · Children's Literature Award Night," Cai Gao (蔡皋), a 79-year-old "treasure grandma," won the award for her picture book "Can't Live Without." Receiving the trophy, her eyes still sparkled with childlike light.
This is a stage belonging to the new era of children's literature. Nineteen winning authors shared their creative insights with the audience and young readers, continuing the glory of children's literature creation. Their emotional narratives spoke of their original intentions for writing for children. This was a review of children's literature in the new era, showcasing the achievements of high-quality development of children's literature in China. From cultural inheritance to popular science knowledge, from historical narratives to fantastical adventures, the 18 winning works covered a variety of subjects, but all shared the same attitude: close to the earth, close to the hearts of children. This closeness is listening with humility, understanding with empathy, and even more so, a dedication to cultivating childhood.
"Children's literature is a kind of literature that faces the future, focuses on the future, and shapes the future," said Zhang Hongsen (张宏森), Chairman and Secretary of the Party Group of the Chinese Writers Association (中国作协). The young readers that children's literature creators face today are precisely the future main force in building a strong country and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. This means that the high-quality development of children's literature in the new era is not only a literary proposition, but also transcends literature itself, concerning the important task of nurturing people. From this perspective, forging shining value coordinates for childhood is a difficult mission of the times for children's literature writers, and every word they write may take root and sprout in the hearts of children.
True innovation is always deeply rooted in the soil of culture. The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal puts forward the need to "create a good cultural ecology and enhance the ability of cultural originality." The addition of the "Children's Picture Book" category for the first time in this year's Children's Literature Award is a warm signal, calling for more original masterpieces that grow from the fertile soil of Chinese culture. When outstanding traditional Chinese culture flows in every vivid story, cultural confidence is quietly buried in the heart of every child. As the winning author Cai Chongda (蔡崇达) said, good children's literature often profoundly writes out the "underlying logic of thinking and feeling of the nation to which it belongs" and the "fundamental model of the culture in which it is located." Only such original works can travel through time and space and become classics that generations of children are willing to read repeatedly, emitting a clear and confident voice that belongs exclusively to Chinese youth.
At the same time, creators need to keenly capture the pulse of the times. The award-winning children's picture book "Mom's Silhouette" combines traditional paper-cutting with modern picture books, imprinting intangible cultural heritage, comprehensive rural revitalization, and the inheritance of family traditions into the warmth of daily life. Zhou Min (周敏), the author of the award-winning work "Hutong Also Has Childhood" (胡同也有小时候), believes that in order to connect the grand narrative of the times with the vivid experiences of childhood, creators must enthusiastically embrace the times. Zhao Lihong (赵丽宏), the author of the award-winning work "Moonlight Cricket" (月光蟋蟀), firmly believes that creating children's literature is about searching for the light of the world and discovering the goodness of humanity together with children. These creative practices show that only by truly rooting ourselves in the reality of present-day life, truly entering the world of children, and listening to their voices, can we depict the most vivid portrayal of childhood in this era.
After the closing of the ceremony, the studio was still lively outside. A group of young audience members excitedly gathered in a circle, eagerly taking out pens and paper from their bags. The author approached and found that Cai Gao (蔡皋) was diligently signing autographs for the young readers in the crowd. At this moment, warmth lingered in my heart - the door to understanding the world may be hidden between the turning pages; the light of literature has never been extinguished in the transmission from generation to generation.
This is a career of writing for children, connecting the past and future of the nation. Exploring "childhood expressions with Chinese characteristics," every creator who reaches the depths of young readers' childhood is lighting up the stars and illuminating the way forward.
Return to TopBy: 谷业凯
Solve practical problems from the source, so that the results of the papers can not only be "on the bookshelf" but also "on the shelf," and write more papers "on the land of the motherland."
Papers are an important indicator for measuring scientific and technological output and innovation level. The "2025 Statistical Report on Chinese Scientific and Technological Papers" released at the end of October this year shows that as of August this year, the number of China's hot papers reached 2,342, an increase of 4.6% compared with the statistics in 2024, ranking first in the world, accounting for as high as 53.2% of the global total.
Hot papers need to meet the conditions such as being published in the past two years and the number of citations in the statistical cycle entering the top 1‰ of the discipline. Generally speaking, they are of a high level and highly representative. The rapid growth in the number of hot papers is not only a direct reflection of China's basic research level and comprehensive scientific and technological strength, but also reflects that China is deeply integrated into the global innovation landscape and has become an important pole in it.
The number of hot papers ranks first in the world, which shows from one aspect that China is striving towards the goal of becoming a strong country in science and technology. This year, China ranked among the top ten in the Global Innovation Index for the first time, and Chinese cities occupied more than half of the top ten global scientific research cities for the first time. The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou (深圳—香港—广州)" innovation cluster jumped to the top of the world... China's comprehensive scientific and technological strength has been continuously improved, major basic research tasks have been accelerated, major scientific and technological infrastructure construction has been accelerated, and high-level talents have emerged, injecting a source of vitality into promoting industrial innovation and developing new quality productive forces.
While seeing the achievements, we must also have some "cold thinking," and it is worthwhile to grasp it from three pairs of relationships.
Grasp the relationship between "popular" and "unpopular." China's scientific research field still has a situation of "more follow-up research and less original achievements." This is related to the late start of some disciplines, and it also reflects that the "binding" of papers and assessment evaluations is too tight, and some research is "quickly following up" on hot spots in order to cater to indicators. It should be noted that hot papers often mean "short-term popularity." The "hot spots" in the scientific research field are not immutable. Today's "unpopular" may be tomorrow's "popular." Therefore, it is necessary to encourage Chinese researchers to show the perseverance of "sitting on the bench for ten years" in some long-term explorations, and continue to work hard in proposing new scientific questions and opening up new research fields, and produce more top original achievements.
Grasp the relationship between "bookshelf" and "shelf." Paper advantages need to be transformed into technological advantages and industrial advantages. With the accelerated penetration and integration of science and technology and economic and social development, the transformation cycle of basic research has been significantly shortened, and international scientific and technological competition has shifted to the basic frontier. It is necessary to unblock the chain between basic research and applied research and technology development as soon as possible, solve practical problems from the source through continuous high-level paper output, so that the results of the papers can not only be "on the bookshelf" but also "on the shelf," and write more papers "on the land of the motherland."
Grasp the relationship between "domestic journals" and "foreign journals." China's basic research has a problem of "two ends outside," that is, the topics are found from foreign academic journals, and the results are published in foreign journals and platforms. In recent years, efforts to build world-class scientific and technological journals and build scientific and technological literature and data platforms with international influence have alleviated this situation to a certain extent, but related work still has a long way to go. It is necessary to cultivate high-level journals, encourage major basic research results to be published and developed and utilized on Chinese journals and platforms first, and fundamentally enhance China's scientific and technological competitiveness, scientific research discourse power and cultural soft power.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划) proposal puts forward that "strengthening the strategic, forward-looking and systematic layout of basic research" and "strengthening the original innovation orientation of scientific research and technological development." Effectively accelerate breakthroughs in basic research, evaluation mechanism innovation, and accelerated transformation of achievements, and comprehensively improve the quantity, quality, and influence of China's scientific and technological papers, so that "top-notch" achievements can burst forth and the vitality of innovation and creation can be fully unleashed.
Return to TopBy: 张 航
[Phenomenon] On November 19th, the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in Guangdong (广东) Province, a major scientific facility, released significant research findings: Researchers, through analysis of effective data from August 26th to November 2nd of this year, measured two parameters describing neutrino oscillation with a precision 1.5 to 1.8 times better than the previous best experimental record. Focusing on cutting-edge fields, the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) will assist global scientists in conducting systematic research on neutrinos from the sun, supernovae, the atmosphere, and the Earth, providing solid support for innovative breakthroughs in this field.
[Commentary]
Neutrinos are known as "ghost particles" and are among the lightest and most difficult-to-capture particles in the universe. They are almost everywhere; every second, 300 trillion solar neutrinos pass through each person's body, yet we feel nothing. To capture one is like searching for a specific fish by observing the fluctuations of water flow in the vast ocean; measuring its oscillation parameters is like precisely weighing this swimming fish at the same time. The released results not only prove that the performance of the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) has reached or even exceeded expectations, but also moves humanity a big step closer to determining the neutrino mass ordering.
The 20,000 tons of liquid scintillator contained in a giant acrylic sphere constitute the core of the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory's (JUNO) detector. Every flash of faint light 700 meters underground may expand the boundaries of human knowledge, inspiring us to break through the "no-man's land" of basic research.
Dare to imagine, look forward. As early as 2008, the bold concept of the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) was proposed and subsequently included in the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) "Strategic Priority Research Program," with formal project approval occurring 5 years earlier than similar projects abroad. It is this "step ahead" that has laid the foundation for China's (中国) international leading position in neutrino research. Basic research cannot follow others step by step; it must have a forward-looking vision and long-term perspective. Anchoring to the "four orientations," advancing into the breadth and depth of science and technology, finding topics and determining directions from the great trends and then making advance arrangements, this is the inevitable requirement for making the first move and taking the initiative.
Look up at the stars, keep your feet on the ground. Hidden within extremely tiny particles are grand propositions about the universe. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is like a pair of "eyes" created by humans to capture signals about the origin of matter and the universe. This is by no means easy. Take the photomultiplier tube, a core detection device, for example. Previously, related technology was monopolized by foreign countries. Chinese (中国) scientists, after more than 10 years of exploration and joint research, developed photomultiplier tubes with independent intellectual property rights and the highest photon detection efficiency in the world, thereby "reviving" related industries. Dreams are always vast and grand, but the journey to realize them is often difficult and long. The fruits of science are inseparable from the perseverance of 十年磨一剑 (shí nián mó yī jiàn - "ten years to grind a sword," great effort over a long period).
Another detail worth noting: a deputy spokesperson for the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is Researcher Gioacchino Ranucci (焦阿基诺·拉努奇) from the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics. He regards the latest released scientific results as a success of more than 10 years of international cooperation. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) brings together more than 700 researchers from 75 research institutions in 17 countries and regions. Achieving greater innovative breakthroughs depends on the solidarity and sincere cooperation of scientists from various countries. Whether in vast space, the vast ocean, or deep underground, China (中国) always opens its arms and doors, gathering global innovation resources to work together. Adhering to promoting innovation through openness is a key factor in China's (中国) increasingly broad path of scientific and technological innovation.
"A craftsman must sharpen his tools to do his work well." Major scientific facilities are the "sharp tools" that help humanity climb the peaks of science and technology. Good news came in mid-to-late November not only from the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO). Fusion scientists from more than 10 countries gathered in Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽) Province, to jointly witness the declaration and vision of China's (中国) fusion device opening to global cooperation. From "China (中国) ought to make a greater contribution to humanity" to taking one step at a time "making new and greater contributions to the progress of human civilization with more major original innovations and breakthroughs in key core technologies," Chinese (中国) modernization not only benefits China (中国) but also benefits the world.
Return to TopE-commerce is a business activity that sells goods or provides services through information networks such as the Internet and is an important part of the digital economy. From January to October this year, the national online retail sales increased by 9.6% year-on-year. Major e-commerce platforms have carried out more than 400 industrial e-commerce docking sessions, and online service consumption has increased by 21%. The continued prosperity of e-commerce plays an important role in boosting consumption and benefiting people's livelihoods, promoting the construction of a modern industrial system, and expanding high-level opening up to the outside world.
This is precisely:
A network cable connects the world,
The screen flickers connecting China and foreign countries.
Promoting agriculture, benefiting enterprises, and benefiting people's livelihoods,
Digital life blooms with splendor.
Yang Yuwen (杨羽文)
Return to TopBy: 何勇海
Not long ago, the Cyberspace Administration of China (中央网信办) and the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) jointly issued the "Guidelines for the Deployment and Application of Artificial Intelligence Large Models in the Government Affairs Field," proposing to strengthen the operation and management of artificial intelligence large models in the government affairs field and effectively prevent "digital formalism"; emphasizing that government departments should explore the construction of an intensive deployment model of "one place construction, multiple places and multiple departments reuse" to prevent the formation of "model silos."
Currently, the deep integration of artificial intelligence and government services has become an important tool for promoting the modernization of governance, playing an important role in improving administrative efficiency and optimizing government services. However, some problems in this process cannot be ignored.
For example, different departments act on their own, repeatedly developing systems with similar functions; operation and maintenance personnel are unevenly distributed and lack experience; some applications lack updates and maintenance, becoming "zombie APPs." These problems not only cause waste of resources, but also easily breed risks such as leakage of privacy data. At the grassroots level, from uploading unnecessary screenshots or videos and other work traces, to multiple submissions on the same matter or work on different government applications, some government applications not only fail to empower work, but also become a burden of formalism.
Promoting the digitalization of government services is valuable for its accuracy and focuses on practical results. It is essential to avoid greed for quantity and completeness, and blindly following the trend. Intensive operation and maintenance of government applications is a key measure to solve several problems. Fenghua District (奉化区), Ningbo (宁波), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, since July this year, has integrated the district's technical resources and unified the deployment of operation and maintenance forces to promote the intensive operation and maintenance reform of government applications. The number of information technology personnel has been reduced by 76.3%, the number of application systems has been reduced by 39.3%, and the operation and maintenance cost has been reduced by 30%, achieving a win-win situation of resource intensification and efficiency improvement. Promoting the deep integration of various government systems and the efficient sharing of data, and solving the problems of "information silos" and "system proliferation" from the mechanism, can effectively prevent "digital formalism."
Government digitalization is not a "technology show," let alone a "performance project," but a pragmatic measure to serve the masses and improve governance. Whether it is AI-based applications or other government systems, we should resolutely eliminate the emphasis on construction over management, and the emphasis on quantity over quality, avoid blindly pursuing gimmick-style innovation, and effectively prevent "digital formalism." This is an inherent requirement of "living a tight life" and an inevitable requirement for achieving high-efficiency governance.
(Excerpted from *Shanxi Daily* (《山西日报》), originally titled "Government Applications Must Say Goodbye to 'Digital Burdens'")
Return to TopBy: 安若辰
As a new cultural format in the digital age, micro-dramas have become "permanent guests" on many people's phone screens. "I'm Zhuge at the Grassroots Level" uses a light comedy format to showcase grassroots governance measures such as the "Four Discussions and Two Disclosures" and the "Leading Goose Project"; "Juvenile Tianye" tells the story of a prosecutor guiding lost teenagers back on the right track, reflecting the concept of education, rescue, and protection with equal emphasis in juvenile procuratorial work... Nowadays, micro-drama themes are more diverse, forms are more novel, and content is richer.
Once upon a time, micro-dramas suffered from problems such as repetitive plots, serious homogenization of content, and shoddy production. As an emerging cultural industry, if micro-dramas are to be popular for a long time, they must focus on quality and innovation, which is also the foundation of prosperity for all cultural industries.
Technological empowerment can "light a lamp," allowing good stories to be seen. Since 2024, domestic AI video large models have accelerated iteration. New technologies promote the improvement of micro-drama creation efficiency and cost reduction, and also provide more possibilities for creative expression. For example, the artificial intelligence micro-drama "Monkey King" uses the first seven chapters of "Journey to the West" as a story blueprint, selecting creatively adapted plots such as the birth of the well-known Monkey God and exploring the Water Curtain Cave, attracting many viewers.
The creative team of "Ne Zha (哪吒) : Birth of the Demon Child" relied on artificial intelligence to produce special effects and shape characters, helping the film "make" a global box office myth; with the help of artificial intelligence, the translation efficiency of online literature has increased nearly a hundredfold compared to pure manual translation, making "one-click overseas" and "global follow-up updates" possible... The integration of culture and technology, the combination of inheritance and innovation, helps to better meet the cultural needs of the masses.
Innovative mechanisms can "open the floodgates," and when living water comes, there will be more lively literary and artistic fish. Micro-dramas should not only have the carnival of "fragmented consumption," but also the composure of "slow work produces fine work." Behind this, there must be effective incentive mechanisms and a healthy industry ecology. Nowadays, some platforms promote the large-scale production of high-quality micro-dramas through diversified realization models such as revenue sharing, brand customization, and IP incubation, promoting the continuous and healthy development of the industry.
In reality, some cultural products require large investment and long cycles, and some cultural fields are relatively unpopular. How to provide support for creation from the institutional level? To solve such problems, we must use reform methods to optimize the supply mechanism of cultural services and cultural products. Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东) provides key support for premiere and first release projects, giving rise to excellent literary and artistic works such as "Trading Life"; Shandong University of Art and Design (山东工艺美术学院) has set up seven research directions in postgraduate education, including the study of intangible cultural heritage, to cultivate professional talents who understand culture and love intangible heritage. Facts have proved that eliminating pain points, clearing blockages, and establishing scientific mechanisms can maximize cultural creativity.
Cross-border integration is "sowing seeds," allowing culture to "bloom" elsewhere. In January of this year, the National Radio and Television Administration (国家广电总局) implemented the "Micro-drama +" action plan, and cross-border integration of micro-dramas has become a new trend. "Holding a Slimming Secret, the Ancients Were Made to Feel Inferior by Me" spreads the concept of scientific fitness through humorous and funny storylines; "Xianjinfeng (仙进奉)" creates a cultural IP for the lychee industry in Zengcheng (增城), Guangdong (广东), helping to revitalize rural industries. Combining micro-dramas with other fields to form new application scenarios, business models, and economic formats will drive the quality and upgrading of literary and artistic content, thereby empowering more industries.
From marathon routes connecting historical and cultural monuments in cities, to tourist attractions using digital technology to allow tourists to "talk to" ancient people across time and space, to performing arts spaces "growing vertically," citizens "eat dinner and go upstairs to watch a play, and go downstairs to drink coffee after watching the play"... Currently, cross-border integration of cultural industries has spawned new products, new services, new scenarios, and new formats. Activating resources with creativity and connecting audiences with emotions, the advantages of cultural resources will be continuously transformed into advantages for economic and social development.
A small screen, a vast blue ocean. The vigorous development of micro-dramas inspires us that the prosperity and prosperity of the cultural industry lies in keeping up with the pace of the times and responding to people's expectations. Following the trend and driving innovation, and focusing on improving cultural supply, will surely produce more phenomenal works, "integrate" new cultural landscapes, and empower new chapters of development.
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Return to TopBy: 金 轩
Introduction
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that energy security and security are a matter of national importance and people's livelihood, and are a "major issue of the country" that cannot be ignored for a moment. The article "Actively Promoting the Revolution in Energy Production and Consumption in My Country" in the first volume of "Xi Jinping's Economic Anthology" points out that "energy security is a holistic and strategic issue related to the economic and social development of the country, and is crucial to the country's prosperity and development, the improvement of people's lives, and the long-term stability of society." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, all relevant parties have thoroughly studied and comprehended the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and approvals on energy supply security, always adhered to Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought and Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought as guidance, deeply promoted the construction of the energy production, supply, storage, and marketing system, strengthened supply and demand regulation through multiple measures, comprehensively promoted high-quality energy development, and continuously consolidated the foundation for energy security.
I. Background
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that energy security concerns the overall economic and social development. As the world's largest energy consumer, how to effectively ensure national energy security has always been the primary issue in energy development for China. From the demand side, China's economy has continued to grow steadily, the electrification of terminal energy use has accelerated, and people's desire to improve their living comfort has increased, driving rapid growth in energy consumption. From the supply side, China's green and low-carbon energy transition has continued to advance, and the proportion of installed clean energy capacity has continued to increase. However, wind power and photovoltaics have the characteristics of randomness, intermittency, and volatility, and are still in the stage of incremental substitution in terms of electricity. It is difficult to provide stable and reliable power support in terms of power, and to a certain extent, it has aggravated the risk of safe and stable operation of the power grid in terms of safety. Achieving safe and reliable substitution of new energy for traditional energy still has a long way to go. At the same time, the international environment in the energy sector has been complex and severe in recent years, with geopolitical conflicts, industrial barriers, and technological blockades constantly intensifying, and even an energy crisis has broken out, bringing major challenges to China's energy security. Facing new changes in the energy supply and demand pattern and new trends in international energy development, it is necessary to coordinate energy's green and low-carbon transition and secure supply. This requires accelerating the planning and construction of a new energy system, continuing to promote the construction of an energy production, supply, storage, and marketing system, and continuously enhancing supply capacity; it also requires strengthening energy supply and demand regulation through multiple measures during peak energy demand periods.
II. Main Practices and Achievements
In recent years, in accordance with the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, the member units of the inter-ministerial coordination mechanism for coal, electricity, oil, gas, and transportation security, various regions, and various energy enterprises have continued to strengthen the construction of the energy production, supply, storage, and marketing system, comprehensively analyzed and judged the energy supply and demand situation, strengthened overall coordination, strengthened operation scheduling, and effectively guaranteed the energy demand for people's livelihood and economic and social development.
(I) Coordinating the development of new energy and national energy security, and the energy supply guarantee capacity has been continuously enhanced. Vigorously develop new energy, promote the construction of large-scale wind power and photovoltaic bases focusing on desert, Gobi, and desert areas. At the end of 2024, the installed capacity of renewable energy power generation in the country reached 1.89 billion kilowatts, accounting for 56% of the country's total installed power generation capacity. The installed capacity of hydropower, wind power, and solar power generation all ranked first in the world; in 2024 alone, the newly installed renewable energy capacity was 373 million kilowatts, accounting for 86% of the country's newly installed power generation capacity. In 2024, the country's renewable energy power generation was nearly 3.5 trillion kilowatt-hours, of which wind and solar power generation exceeded 1.8 trillion kilowatt-hours. The foundation for the supply guarantee of fossil energy has been further consolidated, and the elimination of backward and inefficient production capacity and the orderly release of advanced production capacity have been carried out simultaneously, and the quality of coal supply has continued to improve. Vigorously promote the increase in oil and gas reserves and production, with crude oil production stabilizing at 200 million tons, and natural gas production increasing by more than 10 billion cubic meters for eight consecutive years. Focus on the big article of clean and efficient utilization of coal, and actively promote the "three transformations" of energy-saving and carbon-reducing transformation, flexibility transformation, and heating transformation of coal-fired power units. At present, China has basically formed an energy supply guarantee system driven by multiple sources of coal, oil, gas, nuclear, and renewable energy, and the energy self-sufficiency rate has remained above 80%, firmly guarding the bottom line of energy security.
(II) Continuously improving the energy infrastructure network, and the energy security foundation has been continuously consolidated. Continuously strengthen the construction of energy transmission capacity, and the energy infrastructure network spanning east and west, running north and south, covering urban and rural areas, and interconnected has been basically completed. Adapt to the needs of energy transformation, accelerate the construction of a new power system that is clean, low-carbon, safe, abundant, economical, efficient, supply and demand coordinated, and flexible and intelligent, promote the intelligent transformation of power grid infrastructure and the construction of intelligent microgrids, and improve the power grid's ability to accept, allocate, and regulate clean energy. Accelerate the construction of a charging infrastructure network system to support the rapid development of new energy vehicles. Continuously enhance the power transmission capacity of national inter-provincial and regional channels, and a power grid pattern with ultra-high voltage AC and DC transmission systems as the backbone, six major regional power grids as the main body, effective interconnection between regions, and coordinated development of power grids at all levels has gradually formed. As of the end of 2024, the circuit length of 220 kV and above transmission lines and the capacity of public transformer equipment in the national power grid reached 960,000 kilometers and 5.78 billion kVA, respectively, an increase of 3.5% and 4.9% respectively compared with the end of the previous year. Accelerate the construction of coal, oil, and gas infrastructure, and the main coal transportation channels such as "West Coal East Transportation" and "North Coal South Transportation" have been basically completed. The four major oil and gas import channels in the northwest, northeast, southwest, and sea are more complete, the national oil and gas pipeline network scale is 195,000 kilometers, the national "one network" is accelerating its formation, and the total receiving capacity of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) is more than 150 million tons/year.
(III) Vigorously strengthening the construction of energy reserve facilities, and the energy security and stability guarantee capacity has been steadily improved. Strengthen the construction of coal reserve facilities, and the government's dispatchable reserve facility capacity has been significantly enhanced; encourage enterprises to establish coal product reserves in coal consumption areas, railway transportation hubs, and major transit ports; support major coal-producing areas to establish production capacity reserves to enhance the elasticity of coal supply. Continue to promote the construction of oil and gas storage facilities, do a good job in the overall planning and layout of underground gas storage and LNG storage tanks, and promote the intensive and large-scale construction of gas storage facilities. Focus on improving the regulation capacity of the power system, promote the conversion of retired coal-fired power units into emergency standby power sources as needed and in compliance with regulations, and rationally plan and build peak-shaving gas power in areas with guaranteed gas sources, affordable gas prices, and high peak-shaving demand. Actively promote the construction of pumped storage power stations and other power sources with peak-shaving capabilities, optimize project planning and layout. As of the end of 2024, the installed capacity of pumped storage power stations in China reached 58.69 million kilowatts. Promote the diversified development of new energy storage, strengthen policies and measures to promote the grid connection and dispatch operation of new energy storage. As of the end of 2024, the cumulative installed capacity of new energy storage projects that have been built and put into operation nationwide reached 73.76 million kilowatts, an increase of more than 130% compared with the end of 2023.
(IV) Establishing and improving the energy market system, and the transformation of energy consumption patterns has been fully promoted. Continue to promote the reform of the power system, accelerate the construction of a unified national power market system, and increase the degree of marketization of inter-provincial and regional power transactions. The proportion of market-based electricity transactions in the total electricity consumption of the whole society has continued to increase; strengthen the organic connection between the power medium- and long-term, spot, and auxiliary service markets, and actively and steadily promote the construction of the power spot market; continue to promote the construction of the green power market, establish and improve the green power certificate system, and promote the full coverage of green certificates for renewable energy power generation. Deepen the reform of the oil and natural gas market system, establish a national pipeline network company, accelerate the interconnection of pipeline networks, promote the integration of provincial pipeline networks into the national pipeline network in a market-oriented manner, and the "X+1+X" oil and gas market system has continued to improve. Deepen price reform in the energy sector, improve the coal market price formation mechanism, implement stricter tiered electricity price policies for high-energy-consuming industries, establish a coal-fired power capacity price mechanism, and further improve the natural gas price formation mechanism. Consistently adhere to the principle of giving priority to conservation, accelerate energy-saving and carbon-reducing transformation in key areas, and implement special energy-saving and carbon-reducing actions in industries and fields such as construction, steel, non-ferrous metals, petrochemicals, chemicals, and building materials. The energy consumption structure has continued to improve, and the proportion of non-fossil energy in the energy consumption structure has increased significantly.
(V) Resolutely guarding the bottom line of energy use for people's livelihood, and the energy supply for key periods and major events has been effectively guaranteed. Strengthen the research, judgment, and early warning of energy and electricity supply and demand during the peak summer season, organize and formulate and improve the supply guarantee work plan province by province, improve the inter-provincial and regional electricity allocation mechanism, and ensure the safe and stable supply of electricity nationwide by continuously strengthening the guarantee of fuel supply, urging various generator units to generate as much as possible, and promoting inter-provincial surplus and deficiency mutual assistance. Solidly do a good job in ensuring heating and supply during the peak winter season, strengthen the overall coordination and scheduling of resources, support enterprises to increase production and supply, establish accounts to verify and dispose of individual cases of heating and supply guarantee within a limited time, and ensure that the people spend the winter warmly. Solidly do a good job in energy supply during major events, and successfully complete the key supply guarantee tasks for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的二十大), the Beijing Winter Olympics (北京冬奥会), and the Chengdu Universiade (成都大运会). Give play to the "ballast stone" role of medium- and long-term contracts in energy supply guarantee and price stabilization, organize and carry out the signing of medium- and long-term contracts for electricity coal, and continuously strengthen contract performance supervision; standardize and orderly do a good job in the signing and performance of medium- and long-term contracts for electricity to ensure the safe and stable operation of electricity; organize the signing of annual and heating season natural gas purchase and sale contracts as early as possible every year to promote the balance of supply and demand in the natural gas market. Strengthen energy demand-side management, fully tap the potential of the demand side, and guide electricity users to participate in peak shifting and valley filling and demand response. Further optimize natural gas demand-side management measures, strengthen the management of interruptible loads, and implement energy use management accurately.
III. Experience and Enlightenment
In the work of energy supply guarantee, all relevant parties have conscientiously implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and approvals on energy supply guarantee, always adhered to Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought and Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought as guidance, implemented the relevant deployments of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party on energy development, deepened the reform of the energy management system, optimized the operation and scheduling mechanism of oil and gas pipeline networks, and effectively guaranteed the energy demand for people's livelihood and economic and social development.
(I) Strong energy supply capacity is the basic guarantee for energy security. Energy is the food of industry and the lifeline of the national economy. Energy security is a holistic and strategic issue related to the economic and social development of the country, and is crucial to the country's prosperity and development, the improvement of people's lives, and the long-term stability of society. As a major energy producer and consumer, ensuring energy security has always been the primary task of doing a good job in energy. In the future, we must not only do a good job in increasing the increment, build a clean energy supply system of wind, solar, water, and nuclear, and continue to expand the supply of clean energy; but also stabilize the stock, give play to the supporting role of coal and coal power in promoting the green and low-carbon development of energy, orderly release advanced coal production capacity, and rationally build supportive and regulatory advanced coal power according to development needs, and focus on improving the level of domestic oil and gas production.
(II) Building a new energy system must promote green transformation. Green transformation is the basic direction of the energy revolution. The global energy consumption structure is dominated by oil and gas, and a few countries such as China are dominated by coal. The ecological environment deficit caused by energy development and utilization is a common problem faced by all countries in the world. China has the world's largest total scale of fossil energy development and utilization, and the problem of ecological environment loss is prominent. The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的二十大) proposed to accelerate the planning and construction of a new energy system, clarifying the direction and tasks of China's high-quality energy development. Promoting green transformation is a process, not something that can be accomplished overnight. In the future, we must continue to adhere to the basic national conditions of our country, adhere to establishing before abolishing, grasp the pace of transformation, and promote a smooth transition to low-carbon energy transformation.
(III) Energy operation regulation should adhere to the national "one game of chess" (全国一盘棋) mentality. China's coal resources are mainly concentrated in Shanxi (山西), Shaanxi (陕西), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Xinjiang (新疆) and other provinces, and areas with better development conditions for wind power and photovoltaic power generation are also concentrated in the northwest and north. The power load in the economically developed eastern coastal areas accounts for more than 2/3 of the total national load, and the problem of imbalance between energy production and consumption is very prominent. Strengthening the optimal allocation of energy resources across provinces and regions is an important measure to achieve a larger range of temporal and spatial balance of renewable energy, solve the problem of digestion, and ensure a safe and reliable energy supply. In the future, we must transform the advantages of China's socialist system into practical results in energy supply guarantee, adhere to the national "one game of chess" (全国一盘棋), improve the collaborative mechanism of the entire energy production, supply, storage, and marketing chain, strengthen the coordination between planning and construction, operation regulation, and emergency supply guarantee, and ensure energy security.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on December 3rd (Reporter He Siqi (何思琦)): Recently, in the New Era Civilization Practice Centers in Jiaxing City (嘉兴市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), and Baoshan City (保山市), Yunnan Province (云南省), many visually impaired individuals, accompanied by relatives, friends, and volunteers, have enthusiastically entered movie theaters to "watch" movies. "This is the first time I've experienced the strong cultural atmosphere in a public cinema, laughing and crying together with everyone!" The sentiment of a visually impaired friend expresses the warm undertones of the barrier-free film public screenings.
Cultural experiences that were once difficult to achieve are now being integrated into the daily lives of the visually impaired. This year, December 3rd marks the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The "Guangming Cinema" project of the Communication University of China (中国传媒大学) is relying on hundreds of New Era Civilization Practice Centers to carry out barrier-free film public screenings. Various regions are using "online + offline" methods to screen barrier-free versions of films such as "The Island Keeper (守岛人)," "Born to Fly (长空之王)," and "One and Only (热烈)" for the visually impaired, paving a "cultural blind path" leading to a colorful world.
Unlike ordinary films, barrier-free versions precisely insert audio descriptions of the visual content and emotional atmosphere during the pauses in dialogue and sound effects, allowing the visually impaired to "see" the scenery and body language in the film.
In order to better meet the diverse spiritual and cultural needs of the visually impaired, many regions have also added viewing guidance and plot sharing sessions to the screening process, while also providing services such as free health clinics, birthday blessings, and skills training. Teachers and student volunteers from the "Guangming Cinema" project team said, "This is not just a simple film screening, but also a social and cultural practice that sows light and demonstrates civilization."
As a public welfare project for the visually impaired, "Guangming Cinema" insists on using sound to convey the warmth of love. Since 2023, the project has accelerated its expansion and promotion by relying on the civilization practice work system, delivering an average of 104 newly produced barrier-free films to the visually impaired every year. New Era Civilization Practice Centers in participating regions also actively coordinate screening venues such as social cinemas and public cultural venues, implementing regular screenings through a "fixed + mobile" model, and deeply integrating viewing activities with traditional festivals, community culture, and services to aid and support the disabled.
From its initiation in universities to the concerted efforts of all parties, from single-point promotion to widespread service by hundreds of New Era Civilization Practice Centers, "Guangming Cinema" has explored a new path for cultural public welfare projects to take root at the grassroots level. The promotion of this project in civilization practice positions is not only an effective means of practicing socialist core values and improving the level of social civilization, but also an innovative practice to guarantee the basic cultural rights of the visually impaired and promote the common prosperity of the people's spiritual life.
Today, "Guangming Cinema" screening day has become a cultural festival that many visually impaired people look forward to. One rich and colorful spiritual feast after another, one heart-warming practice scene after another, not only helps the visually impaired open a window to perceive the wonderful world, but also encourages them to go out, make friends, and integrate into society with an optimistic and confident attitude.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京), December 3rd (Reporter Yang Hao (杨昊)) -- "2025 China Private Enterprise International Development Report" was released recently. The report shows that the scale of overseas operations of private enterprises in China has further expanded, and the level of internationalization has increased.
The report was formed by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联) conducting a questionnaire survey of 4,022 private enterprises with international businesses such as overseas assets, export trade, foreign investment, overseas project contracting, and foreign labor cooperation. The data shows that in 2024, the total overseas income of internationalized private enterprises was 5,214.966 billion yuan, an increase of 11.93%; the net profit was 2,108.799 billion yuan, an increase of 2.78%; the export volume reached 3,283.904 billion yuan, an increase of 11.21%; and the number of overseas employees was 854,000, an increase of 9.61%. The overall operating efficiency is stable, the export trade volume has increased significantly, the export contribution is large, and most industries are profitable.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 驰
"In the past, we only sold flowers, but now we also sell data!" At the Dou Nan Flower Market (斗南花市) in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南), the trading of flower industry data has become a popular topic among merchants.
This year, the first transaction of Yunnan (云南) flower industry data was completed between Kunming Dounan Agricultural Products Auction Co., Ltd. (昆明斗南农产品拍卖有限公司) and Yunnan Vocational College of Finance and Economics (云南财经职业学院). The traded commodity was "flower industry auction transaction data."
In the virtual simulation base of Yunnan Vocational College of Finance and Economics (云南财经职业学院), the screen displays flower price curves, real-time transaction volumes, and other information. "This information all comes from real data of flower transactions in the Dounan Flower Market (斗南花市). Transforming them into teaching resources can help students improve their business skills in practical training such as simulated accounting processing," said Jiang Jun (姜珺), Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch of the School of Smart Accounting. In addition to teaching, the data can also form financial statements, providing decision-making references for flower business operations.
As the largest fresh-cut flower trading market in Asia and the second largest in the world, the Dounan Flower Market (斗南花市) achieved a flower transaction volume of 14.176 billion stems and a transaction value of 11.574 billion yuan in 2024, maintaining the first place in the country for 25 consecutive years. The massive transaction data contains rich supply and demand information, with broad potential for exploration. "This traded data product is formed based on the processing of three years of flower transaction data from the Dounan Flower Electronic Trading Center (斗南花卉电子交易中心), covering information such as flower categories, varieties, colors, grades, defects, openness, and length," said Zou Mingchuan (邹明川), Director of the Big Data Center of Yunnan Dounan Flower Industry Group (云南斗南花卉产业集团). "When the transaction data of a bouquet of roses can be broken down, analyzed, and empowered, it becomes a 'digital fertilizer' for industrial upgrading."
In March of this year, Kunming United产权交易有限公司 (Kunming United产权交易有限公司) joined hands with China Mobile Communications Group Yunnan Co., Ltd. (中国移动通信集团云南有限公司) to jointly release the Kunming International Data Exchange (昆明国际数据交易所) data element circulation service platform, building a bridge for data supply and demand parties to trade. This transaction was completed on this platform.
"The data element circulation service platform is equivalent to a 'data supermarket,' where the commodities are data products, and customers purchase according to their needs," said Fan Zixuan (范子瑄), Head of Brand Operation of the Planning and Expansion Department of Kunming International Data Exchange (昆明国际数据交易所). The main participants in the transaction are divided into three categories: data providers, data requesters, and data vendors and third-party service institutions responsible for data product processing and transaction compliance review. Since the platform was launched, 447 products have been officially registered, with a transaction amount of 99.52 million yuan.
Data needs to go through a standardized process from "raw material" to "commodity." "After various entities register on the platform, we first match data providers, requesters, and data vendors according to application scenarios, and issue data product registration certificates for products that meet the requirements," said Fan Zixuan (范子瑄). After conducting compliance reviews and other processes on the data products, data product listing certificates are issued, and transaction certificates are issued after the transaction.
With such a large amount of transaction data, how can data security be guaranteed? "The original transaction data will not be directly circulated, but will be cleaned and desensitized to become compliant data products," said Fan Zixuan (范子瑄). Currently, Kunming International Data Exchange (昆明国际数据交易所) is relying on China Mobile's technology platform to build a trusted data space, using privacy computing, blockchain, data usage control technology, etc., to allow data partners to conduct compliant, secure, trustworthy, and convenient data transactions.
Relying on the data element circulation service platform, "Yunnan flowers" are blooming with "data cores." This is a microcosm of Yunnan (云南) awakening "sleeping" data and promoting the construction of a data element market. "Data is more valuable when it is developed and utilized. Currently, the biggest challenge is to ensure that data can be 'supplied, circulated, and used well'," said Liu Binbin (刘彬彬), Director of the Digital Economy Division of the Yunnan Provincial Data Bureau (云南省数据局). Yunnan (云南) is steadily promoting the authorized operation of public data, the construction of trusted data spaces, and conducting pilot projects for the whole-process management of data assets through the promotion of typical cases and other measures, to strengthen the development and utilization of data resources and accelerate the release of data element value.
Return to TopThe "Five Lakes and One Line" water damage restoration project of the Yongding River (永定河) in Beijing (北京) was recently completed. Construction workers are currently carrying out finishing work such as road repair, greening replanting, and partial protection. A total of 22 drop structures are set up along the entire line of the project, which can cut and disperse the water flow multiple times, greatly reduce the energy of the water flow, and effectively protect the downstream river channel or bank slope from erosion.
The picture shows the newly repaired drop structure of Lianshi Lake (莲石湖) in Shijingshan District (石景山区), Beijing (北京), which complements the Shougang Park (首钢园) on the lakeside.
Li Wenming (李文明) photo (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on December 3rd (Reporter Li Hongmei (李红梅)) At the press conference held on the 3rd, the China Meteorological Administration officially released the "China Greenhouse Gas Bulletin (2024)". This is the fourteenth consecutive year that the China Meteorological Administration has released China's greenhouse gas monitoring situation. The bulletin shows that in 2024, the annual average concentration increase of carbon dioxide at the Waliguan Station was the same as the global average level. The assessment of the carbon source and sink monitoring and verification support system of the China Meteorological Administration shows that in 2024, the total increase in China's anthropogenic carbon emissions has narrowed significantly, lower than the global growth rate of 0.8%, indicating that China's active fulfillment of its carbon emission reduction commitments has achieved practical results.
The China Greenhouse Gas Bulletin is one of the important decision-making service products of the China Meteorological Administration serving the response to climate change and China's "dual carbon" strategy. As of now, the China Meteorological Administration has built a national-level atmospheric background greenhouse gas observation network composed of 1 World Meteorological Organization global background station, 7 regional background stations, 11 trial operation background stations, and more than 120 greenhouse gas observation stations. The quality and international comparability of the observed data have been widely recognized by the international community.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Nanning (南宁) dispatch on December 3rd (Reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河)): At 10:26 AM on December 3rd, amidst melodious singing, the inaugural Y876 train of the Guangxi (广西) Tourism Year's Senior Citizen Tourism Special Train event departed from Nanning Station (南宁站). Two hundred and forty passengers embarked on a 3-day, 2-night "Yao Village Secret Realm · Dan Rhyme Enduring" warm winter vacation to Nandan (南丹).
This event is jointly organized by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Department of Culture and Tourism (广西壮族自治区文化和旅游厅) and the China Railway Nanning Group Co., Ltd. (国铁南宁局). It includes five special train tourism routes, focusing on age-appropriateness and comfort, equipped with anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, and accompanying medical staff to ensure worry-free travel safety. The Nanning (南宁) to Nandan (南丹) tourism special train that departed on the same day was the first to use the "Guixing Tianxia (桂行天下)" tourism train's multi-functional carriage, providing a rich travel experience.
The tourism special train also launched a "one-ticket-for-all-travel" service, where one ticket purchase enjoys all-inclusive services such as transportation, accommodation, catering, and tickets. At the same time, it innovatively adopts a flexible stopping mode, connecting five major high-quality routes including Nanning (南宁), Liuzhou (柳州), Nandan (南丹), Baise (百色), and Guilin (桂林), allowing passengers to deeply experience ethnic culture, red holy sites, and landscape scenery.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 田先进
Currently, artificial intelligence technology is accelerating its iterative evolution, profoundly changing human production and lifestyles, and reshaping the global industrial landscape. Recently, a reporter visited iFlytek (科大讯飞), an intelligent speech and artificial intelligence company located in Hefei, Anhui (安徽合肥), and had a face-to-face exchange with Chairman Liu Qingfeng (刘庆峰) to discuss hot issues in industrial development.
-- Editor
"A company has limited energy. If it wants to do everything, it will ultimately fail."
Q: iFlytek (科大讯飞) initially started as a team from a university doing intelligent speech recognition. Now, it competes in the field of artificial intelligence. What are the company's advantages?
A: Consumers often come into contact with our speech-to-text products, so they may wonder what the relationship is between our intelligent speech recognition company and artificial intelligence.
Large models are also called large language models. Our research and development of large models is a continuation of intelligent speech technology. In 2017, we established the National Key Laboratory of Cognitive Intelligence (认知智能国家重点实验室) and have a good research foundation, so we are not a "latecomer" without technological accumulation.
Q: Why choose "AI + Industry" as the direction for market development, and what are the results?
A: I have always believed that large models should have visible and tangible application scenarios and be able to prove their application effectiveness through statistical data. For example, our intelligent speech technology was originally suitable for scenarios such as Mandarin teaching and medical services. Now, we are developing the "iFlytek Spark Large Model" (讯飞星火大模型) along this path, applying it in fields such as scientific research, industrial production, and people's livelihoods to further help solve practical problems.
Q: When artificial intelligence technology is applied to digital products, how can we avoid simply "putting a metal shell on software"?
A: Some companies now simply package their products and sell them at high prices under the guise of artificial intelligence, but consumers do not experience a significant improvement. We believe that when artificial intelligence technology is applied, software and hardware collaboration and cloud-end integration are very important. Through the organic combination of terminal equipment and cloud computing, products can meet the diverse needs of users in different scenarios.
Q: Smart cities, smart healthcare, intelligent automotive software and hardware... Currently, artificial intelligence technology is rapidly iterating. Can the company do well in so many fields?
A: We are also constantly focusing in our attempts, returning to the products we are best at. At most, we had more than 200 product lines, and now we have reduced them accordingly. We will further optimize in the future.
We want to focus on the tracks we are best at, have historical accumulation in, and are familiar with, hoping that our technology understands these industries and these users and can meet their needs. For the rest, we support the vast number of entrepreneurs and high-quality enterprises in various fields through open platforms and technology empowerment.
"Artificial intelligence +" is ubiquitous and has a wide range of fields. However, a company has limited energy. If it wants to do everything, it will ultimately fail, and there is also a great risk. It is better to deeply cultivate a certain industry for a long time and do it thoroughly.
"The iteration of artificial intelligence technology, speed is certainly important, but reliability and security are the cornerstones."
Q: Last year, iFlytek's (科大讯飞) revenue increased, but the company's net profit attributable to the parent company decreased. Are you under pressure in the face of "increased revenue but not increased profit"?
A: Of course, there is some pressure, but the company's other financial indicators are healthy. The decline in profits is mainly due to our increased investment in technology research and development, which accounts for about 20% of the company's sales revenue.
The era of general artificial intelligence is coming. To avoid being eliminated, it is essential to increase investment in research and development at this stage. To develop artificial intelligence, one must have a spirit of long-termism.
Q: Why emphasize the domestic attributes of the "iFlytek Spark Large Model" (讯飞星火大模型)?
A: Artificial intelligence is a simulation of human thinking by machines. Pre-trained large models are the most technologically advanced path to human cognitive patterns. If we do not use domestic computing power to train large models, there will always be major shortcomings that cannot be overcome, and there will be a lack of security guarantees for long-term development. We have made great determination and made great efforts to use domestic computing power to train our own large models. This is the only way to avoid being "strangled" by others.
Q: Currently, there is still a gap between the level of domestic computing power and that of foreign countries. Some countries have imposed technological blockades on China. What should we do?
A: All links in the artificial intelligence industry chain must have the ability and determination to innovate independently, and at the same time, they must be deeply integrated with each other. For companies like us that make large models, to achieve the goal of complete independence and control, we must have the patience and confidence to bear the various costs and prices in the process of innovation and localization.
Q: Are you worried that the gap in computing power will lead to the lag in the development of artificial intelligence in China?
A: The iteration of artificial intelligence technology, speed is certainly important, but reliability and security are the cornerstones. We must seize the commanding heights of general artificial intelligence. 流水不争先，争的是滔滔不绝 (liú shuǐ bù zhēng xiān, zhēng de shì tāo tāo bù jué - "flowing water doesn't compete for the lead, it competes for an endless flow," meaning long-term, sustained effort is more important than short-term gains).
Q: You once said that "Chinese speech technology should be done best by the Chinese." How well is it doing now?
A: We have achieved certain results in Chinese speech synthesis technology, multilingual synthesis and recognition, etc., relying on an innovative team that "dares to be the first in the world." Our company often says that we must "reach for the sky and stand on the ground." "Reaching for the sky" means that key source technologies must be globally leading, and "standing on the ground" means that technologies must be industrialized on a large scale to form self-sufficiency. We learn as we go, constantly summarize experience, and forge a team that dares to innovate and break through. I think this is where our confidence lies.
"The development of artificial intelligence cannot be separated from capital, but it must never be just about capital concepts."
Q: What do you value when choosing industries to empower with artificial intelligence?
A: We must first see if the industry welcomes us, whether society needs us, and then assess whether the company has the ability before we choose relevant industries.
Taking smart healthcare as an example, we judged that artificial intelligence can play a role in the medical field, and the field also needs to further improve quality and efficiency and upgrade existing service models. In 2017, our artificial intelligence technology passed the National Practicing Physician Qualification Examination. Starting from Hefei (合肥), we worked as general practitioner assistants to provide auxiliary diagnosis.
Q: To develop artificial intelligence, domestic and foreign manufacturers generally choose to significantly increase capital expenditures. Is the development of artificial intelligence a patent of large factories?
A: We often jokingly say that large factories have systematic capabilities, but sometimes "large ships are difficult to turn around." Young entrepreneurs may not have deep roots, but they are as flexible as loaches. If they see an opportunity, they will seize it and can also achieve success. In the field of artificial intelligence, entrepreneurs must find their own focus. What are your advantages, and from which angle you enter is very critical. You must avoid homogeneous competition.
Q: Many capitals are involved in the development of the artificial intelligence industry. What do you think of this round of investment boom?
A: The development of artificial intelligence cannot be separated from capital, but it must never be just about capital concepts. In the past two years, some companies have used the boom of large models to carry out capital operations, but due to the lack of support for practical application scenarios, they have ultimately fallen into development difficulties. Whether it is a large enterprise or a small and medium-sized entrepreneurial team, they must have awe of technology and "look forward" rather than simply "look at money." It is very important to build long-term comprehensive competitiveness around the rigid needs of society.
"Artificial intelligence companies must have a sense of national mission."
Q: What opportunities and challenges will artificial intelligence bring?
A: I believe that artificial intelligence can fundamentally change people's lifestyles, and production efficiency will be greatly improved in the next few years. The prospects are exciting.
But at the same time, we must also avoid the situation where only a few people enjoy the dividends. Research shows that in the next 5 years, large model technology will replace approximately 90 million jobs worldwide, while creating more than 100 million new jobs. We need to plan in advance what kind of social safety net should be provided for workers whose jobs are replaced. Artificial intelligence will also create new jobs, and these jobs will place new demands on workers' abilities. We need to quickly sort out and study how to provide workers with free re-employment training to adapt to the new requirements of the artificial intelligence era and minimize the impact of the industrial revolution on society.
Q: How to accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements and promote the application of artificial intelligence technology as soon as possible?
A: We must increase the training of compound talents needed in the artificial intelligence era. Everything must be based on people. Only by training top talents who understand both artificial intelligence and various professional fields can we empower artificial intelligence to all walks of life. In addition, we can further strengthen the introduction of private capital to help accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements.
Q: To develop "responsible artificial intelligence," what do you think companies can do?
A: We must use technology to make the world warmer. Artificial intelligence can better serve social welfare, especially in helping special groups. Children in special education schools originally used sign language in class, and some complex knowledge was not easy to understand. Now, through speech recognition and transcription, they can just look at the screen. Currently, we provide related products and services to more than 80 special education schools, providing more than 200 million minutes of free transcription services to hundreds of thousands of people with hearing impairments.
Starting from the rigid needs of society, let artificial intelligence solve real problems and promote social progress. We are now committed to using artificial intelligence to help improve education, healthcare, and scientific research, and promote high-quality industrial development. I often tell my colleagues that artificial intelligence companies must have a sense of national mission and must build source technologies on an independent and controllable platform to become a force that the country can rely on and use. This is the mission given to us by the times.
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In early winter, the fields of Yucheng County (虞城县), Henan (河南) province, are a vibrant green. Shepherd's purse leaves are unfurled and the stems are fresh and tender, making it a good time for harvesting.
At Shangqiu Ding'an Food Co., Ltd. (商丘鼎安食品有限公司), located in Sanli Jing Village (三里井村), Limin Town (利民镇), General Manager Li Anquan (李安全) is busy coordinating shepherd's purse production. Mud sieving, washing, blanching, cooling, cutting, dehydrating, quick-freezing... After multiple processing steps, the shepherd's purse completes its initial processing, and after packaging, it is sold throughout the country.
With its short growth cycle, easy management, and high market demand, Yucheng County (虞城县) is promoting shepherd's purse cultivation based on local conditions. Last year, the county's shepherd's purse planting area reached 120,000 mu, with a yield of approximately 270,000 tons; this year, the planting area is nearly 150,000 mu, and the yield is expected to exceed 310,000 tons.
"To cope with the peak shepherd's purse harvest, both of the company's production lines have been debugged and are operating at full capacity, with a daily processing capacity of 200 tons," said Li Anquan (李安全), adding that the company purchases shepherd's purse from farmers on an as-needed basis.
In 2013, Li Anquan (李安全), who had worked in Shanghai (上海) for many years, returned to Limin Town (利民镇) to try his hand at shepherd's purse processing. "At that time, I wasn't sure how the market would accept it, so I first purchased 100 tons as a trial run, and I didn't expect the results to be very good." Li Anquan (李安全) said that the following year, he went all out, and 500 tons of shepherd's purse were also sold out.
"Shepherd's purse is mainly used as filling and enters quick-frozen product processing plants, supermarkets, and e-commerce platforms," Li Anquan (李安全) introduced. With good sales in the previous two years, he increased investment, introduced professional production lines, and moved from workshop-style production to large-scale production, with annual production capacity gradually exceeding 5,000 tons.
"To further expand production, last year we invested another 60 million yuan to build a new standardized quick-frozen food workshop, which can process both shepherd's purse and sweet corn, with an annual comprehensive production capacity exceeding 30,000 tons," said Li Anquan (李安全). The company has also built a cold storage facility with a storage capacity of 20,000 tons, and uses a full cold chain transportation system to extend the shelf life of shepherd's purse.
"In recent years, we have adhered to technological innovation and formed a 'grain-vegetable' intercropping planting model," said Jiang Maoshen (蒋茂申), Director of the Yucheng County (虞城县) Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau. After harvesting fresh corn in mid-September, a season of shepherd's purse is planted, with a growth and harvest period of about two months, followed by late winter wheat, achieving "three crops a year."
According to Li Anquan (李安全), one jin of fresh shepherd's purse can be made into half a jin of finished product, and the added value can be increased by 10%-15%. Yucheng (虞城) currently has 23 large-scale shepherd's purse primary processing enterprises, with an initial processing capacity of approximately 170,000 tons per year.
"Adopting a 'leading enterprise + base + cooperative + farmer' production model, shepherd's purse planting has gradually achieved scale, and the average yield per mu has increased by 2,500 to 3,000 yuan," said Ye Hao (叶浩), Deputy County Chief of Yucheng County (虞城县). During the production and harvesting season, shepherd's purse cultivation, processing, refrigeration, transportation, and sales and other links drive more than 20,000 people to employment, further broadening the income channels for local people.
Return to TopThe new era calls for new responsibilities, and the new journey showcases new achievements. China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (中国南方电网有限责任公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Southern Power Grid" (南方电网)) has deeply studied and implemented the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the plenary sessions of the 20th Central Committee, fully implemented the major deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council on deepening the reform of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises, promoted the deepening and upgrading of the reform of state-owned enterprises with high quality, focused on the role of "three functions" and the construction of "three vanguards," cultivated the reform "demonstration field," and embarked on a comprehensive deepening reform path with Southern Power Grid characteristics.
The year 2025 is the closing year for the action of deepening and upgrading the reform of state-owned enterprises. Since the implementation of the action, Southern Power Grid has always adhered to planning reforms around development, regarded deepening reform as the fundamental path to promote high-quality development, the atmosphere of all employees spontaneously promoting reform has become increasingly strong, the concept of seeking practical results and creating high-quality products has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and all fields and levels have taken the initiative to assume responsibilities and actively act. The reform work has presented a vivid situation of key breakthroughs and multiple points blooming, forming a number of practical achievements and reform models with demonstration and leading significance, providing the "Southern Power Grid Plan" and contributing "Southern Power Grid Wisdom" for high-quality development of the industry and the creation of first-class enterprises.
Continuously strengthen functional missions and focus on playing the "three roles"
Southern Power Grid has taken the initiative to benchmark the new missions and tasks of state-owned assets and central enterprises in the new era and new journey, closely focusing on playing the "three roles" of scientific and technological innovation, industrial control, and security support, and finding the direction of reform and clarifying functional positioning in serving national strategies.
Promote the construction of a new energy system and a new power system with digital and green synergy. Actively integrate into the national power productivity layout, build a large AC-DC hybrid power grid with advanced technology and high scientific and technological content, build a number of new power system demonstration zones with local conditions and distinctive characteristics, and gradually improve the management mechanism adapted to the new power system.
The "Dianhong" (电鸿) ecosystem has achieved industry-level breakthroughs. Three "Dianhong" full-domain comprehensive demonstration zones have been built in Nansha (南沙), Guangzhou (广州), Qianhai (前海), Shenzhen (深圳), and Hengqin (横琴), Zhuhai (珠海), linking more than 500 ecological partners in the industrial chain, and taking the lead in establishing an open atomic Dianhong open source community for power industry applications, marking that "Dianhong" has officially upgraded from an enterprise-level product to a key infrastructure jointly built and shared by the entire industry.
Forge strategic scientific and technological forces in the energy field. Coordinate the implementation of the "Ten New Actions" for scientific and technological innovation, and develop important scientific and technological achievements such as the "Fuxi" (伏羲) power main control chip and the "Da Watt" (大瓦特) artificial intelligence large model. The Kunliulong DC project (昆柳龙直流工程) has achieved a number of flexible DC UHV technology breakthroughs. Build high-energy-level innovation platforms such as the National Artificial Intelligence Application Pilot Base (Energy Field Power Direction) and the National New Energy Storage Innovation Center.
Create a benchmark for the construction of a unified power market. The Southern Power Market has launched a continuous settlement trial operation, becoming the first power spot market in the country with unified clearing of all subjects and all electricity in multiple provinces and regions, realizing the optimal allocation of power resources across provinces and regions. Southern Power Grid and State Grid have achieved full connectivity of normalized multi-category transactions across operating areas, effectively supporting the smooth achievement of the initial construction goal of a unified national power market. The green transaction system has been basically constructed. According to data from the Guangzhou Power Exchange Center (广州电力交易中心), the Southern Region has cumulatively carried out 444.1 billion kWh of green electricity and green certificate transactions since 2023, and the average annual growth rate of transaction volume from 2023 to 2025 is 499%.
Deepen the reform of the system and mechanism to stimulate the vitality and motivation of enterprise development
Southern Power Grid adheres to breaking down institutional barriers through reform, focusing on building a production relationship that is compatible with the process of Chinese-style modernization and more adapted to the requirements of high-quality development, providing a solid institutional guarantee for activating development momentum.
Strive to become a model for central enterprises in the construction of a modern enterprise system with Chinese characteristics. Southern Power Grid insists on integrating Party leadership into all aspects of corporate governance, using a "single list" to clarify the boundaries of rights and responsibilities of each governance subject, using "governance-oriented exercise of power" to break the traditional management model, 5 governance documents are included as a corporate governance model for central enterprises, Southern Power Grid has become the first batch of state-owned enterprises in the State Council to demonstrate corporate governance, and was selected as a pilot central enterprise for building a world-class rule of law enterprise.
Scientifically build a modern enterprise "management building." Southern Power Grid established the Enterprise Architecture Department, released the Enterprise Architecture Plan, and built the "M-21S" management system framework. Through the "systematization, architecturization, and digitalization" path, it comprehensively promoted the upgrading of the enterprise management system, realized the comprehensive connection of the company's strategy, governance, architecture, system, process, and institutional standards, and promoted the two key transformations of enterprise management from "self-rotation" to "public rotation" and from experience-based to modern.
The new full-member operating responsibility system activates endogenous motivation. Taking the integrated connection of "strategy-operation-assessment-incentive" as the main line and full-member contractual management as the starting point, the company systematically builds four major responsibility systems for responsibility decomposition, implementation, evaluation, and application, promotes enterprises to "truly operate according to market-oriented mechanisms," and related practices are output as advanced cases of central enterprise reform. It has ranked first among central enterprises in the assessment of key tasks related to state-owned enterprise reform for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2024.
Create a "Southern Power Grid Code" for governing enterprises according to law. Innovatively build a system that emphasizes both accountability for violations and exemption from liability for due diligence, comprehensively protect six core rights and interests, effectively support 15 strategic themes, strengthen the main responsibility for supervision and accountability, promote comprehensive compliance management, and legally support and encourage reformers and innovators, contributing Southern Power Grid wisdom to the organic unity of strict management and supervision and encouraging responsibility and action for state-owned enterprises.
Only reformers advance, only innovators are strong, and only reformers and innovators win. Standing at a new historical starting point, Southern Power Grid will continue to cultivate the reform "demonstration field" and contribute Southern Power Grid strength to further comprehensively deepening reform and promoting Chinese-style modernization with a more昂扬姿态.
Data source: China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (中国南方电网有限责任公司)
Return to TopOn November 9th, the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism announced the list of selected "Uniquely Beautiful Scenery" Tourism Famous Counties, Villages (Towns), and Famous Scenic Spots for 2025. Qianshan County (铅山县) in Shangrao City (上饶市) was successfully selected as a Tourism Famous County, adding another shining "golden name card."
Endowed with Beauty and Talent, Poetic and Picturesque Qianshan
"Seven parts mountains, half part water, half part fields, one part roads and estates," vividly summarizes the unique landform of Qianshan County (铅山县). Here, mountains overlap, rivers converge, and the landscape is beautiful, with a concentration of culture and talent.
The "Qian (铅)" in Qianshan (铅山) is pronounced "yán." Qianshan (铅山) is named for its abundant mineral resources. After the Song Dynasty (宋代), Qianshan (铅山) developed trade based on industries such as paper and tea through extensive waterways. By the Ming (明) and Qing Dynasties (清), it had become a prosperous commercial center where "goods from Fujian (八闽), Sichuan (川), and Guangdong (广) gathered, and languages from Zhejiang (两浙), Huai (淮), and Yang (扬) mixed; boats moored at night, and lights shone along the shore."
Qianshan (铅山) has picturesque scenery and a flourishing culture. The county's "Millennium Ancient Town" Hekou Town (河口镇), the location of the "Eternal Debate" Ehu Academy (鹅湖书院), "The Head of a Thousand Peaks" Huanggang Mountain (黄岗山), and "Millennium Paper Capital" Shitang Town (石塘镇), among other "Eight Thousand" landscapes, are well-known.
Qianshan (铅山) is famous for its paper production. Qianshan Lian Si Paper (铅山连四纸) was already known in the Yuan Dynasty (元代) for its "exquisite and radiant" quality. After appraisal by the China Place Name Culture Heritage Protection Expert Committee, Qianshan County (铅山县) was officially recognized as a "Millennium Ancient County" of Chinese place name cultural heritage.
The Beauty of Qianshan (铅山) Lies in its Culture
In Qianshan (铅山), the Xin River (信江) flows from east to west, collecting the Qianshan River (铅山河) and Jiushi River (九狮河) before flowing into Poyang Lake (鄱阳湖). Hekou Town (河口镇) is located at the confluence of these three rivers.
Qianshan (铅山) has a long history of tea production, dating back to the Song Dynasty (宋代). He Red Tea (河红茶) is named after its production in Hekou Town (河口镇). In those days, tea merchants transported tea from Wuyi Mountain (武夷山) to this place, processed and loaded it onto ships, and then traveled by water to Hankou (汉口), and then all the way north to foreign countries. The entire trade route was more than 13,000 kilometers long, and Hekou Town (河口镇) was known as the "First Town of the Wanli Tea Road (万里茶道第一镇)."
Today, Hekou Ancient Town (河口古镇) still preserves more than 300 old-fashioned ancient buildings and old houses, such as paper shops, tea shops, and pharmacies. The 5-kilometer-long Ming (明) and Qing Dynasty (清) ancient street along the river is lined with buildings, closely arranged.
Ehu Academy (鹅湖书院) has a history of more than 800 years since its construction in the Southern Song Dynasty (南宋). Back then, under the auspices of Lü Zuqian (吕祖谦), Zhu Xi (朱熹) and the Lu Jiuling (陆九龄) and Lu Jiuyuan (陆九渊) brothers had a fierce debate here on "Rational Learning" and "Heart Learning." Over the past 800 years, Ehu Academy (鹅湖书院) has undergone several reconstructions, but its style has not diminished, and its layout is complete. The bluestone archway in the courtyard stands quietly, with patterns and sculptures symbolizing auspiciousness, such as the 18 upside-down bluestone carp sculptures on the stone archway, which have the meaning of "carp jumping over the dragon gate."
The Beauty of Qianshan (铅山) Lies in its Scenery
The Wuyi Mountains (武夷山脉) stretch for thousands of miles, dividing Fujian (闽) and Jiangxi (赣), and are the largest mountain range in southeastern China.
The main peak of the Wuyi Mountains (武夷山脉), Huanggang Mountain (黄岗山), is located in the south of Qianshan County (铅山县) and the north of Yangzhuang Township (洋庄乡), Wuyishan City (武夷山市), Fujian Province (福建省). It is 2160.8 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in the six provinces and one city of East China, so it is known as the "Roof of East China."
Mount Ge (葛仙山) is located in Gexianshan Town (葛仙山镇), Qianshan County (铅山县), at the northern foot of the Wuyi Mountains (武夷山). The main peak, Gexian Peak (葛仙峰), is 1096.3 meters above sea level, with beautiful scenery. The Gexian Village Resort (葛仙村度假区) at the foot of Mount Ge (葛仙山) features blue bricks and gray tiles, flying eaves and upturned corners, and wood carvings and stone carvings, showcasing the unique charm of traditional Chinese architecture.
The Beauty of Qianshan (铅山) Lies in its Food
Relying on its geographical advantages, Qianshan (铅山) cuisine integrates the flavors of surrounding cuisines, and has its own unique style. The snacks and pastries have a long history.
In the hearts of Qianshan people, a bowl of hot Tangfen (烫粉) is the representative of Qianshan (铅山) cuisine. Clear rice noodles, bright soup base, fresh and tender shredded meat, plus chili and pepper, slurping a bowl of noodles to your heart's content is the preferred way to experience the taste of Qianshan (铅山) life.
Dengzhan Guo (灯盏粿) is a Qianshan (铅山) specialty snack, shaped like a lampstand. The outer skin is made of rice, wrapped in a filling made of fresh mushrooms, fresh pork, soybean sprouts, and fresh bamboo shoots, and then steamed in a bamboo steamer over high heat. The crust is glutinous and soft without losing its elasticity, and the meat filling is thick and quite flavorful. Take a bite, and the fragrance lingers in your mouth.
Authentic Qianshan Qingbuliang (铅山清补凉) features sweet and soft mung beans, silky white fungus, longan, peanuts, and raisins, all of which are essential at the bottom of the bowl. A bowl in summer is both cooling and refreshing, and sweet and delicious.
In addition, there are Hekou Egg Wrapped Clear Soup (河口蛋包清汤), Qianshan Sesame Cake (铅山烧饼), Qianshan Thousand-Layer Cake (铅山千层糕), Qianshan Meatball Cake (铅山肉圆粿), Buckwheat Clip (荞麦夹子)... In Qianshan (铅山), the aroma of cooking rises from the streets and alleys, and the "flavor on the tip of the tongue" makes people feel happy.
Data source: Publicity Department of the CPC Qianshan County Committee (中共铅山县委宣传部)
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The "Proposal of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development" adopted by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposes to build a scientific and sound monetary policy system and a comprehensive macro-prudential management system. This is a strategic measure to promote high-quality financial development and accelerate the construction of a strong financial nation during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and it points out the direction for improving the central bank system.
I. The Significance of Building a Scientific and Sound Monetary Policy System and a Comprehensive Macro-Prudential Management System
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that finance is a matter of "national importance" (国之大者) (guó zhī dà zhě - "the most important thing for the country," refers to matters of strategic importance to the nation) and is related to the overall construction of Chinese-style modernization. The central bank aims to maintain currency stability and financial stability as its dual goals. The monetary policy system and the macro-prudential management system are two basic tools for the central bank to implement macro management, and they are the two pillars for achieving the dual goals. Building a scientific and sound monetary policy system and a comprehensive macro-prudential management system is conducive to better combining the maintenance of currency stability and financial stability, and is of great significance for supporting the construction of a strong financial nation.
First, it is an inevitable requirement for accelerating the construction of a high-level socialist market economic system. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that financial reform and development is an important part of national reform and development; the financial system is an important basic system in economic and social development. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is necessary to adapt to changes in the main social contradictions and better solve the problem of unbalanced and insufficient development; it is necessary to build a modern industrial system and accelerate the construction of a new development pattern; it is necessary to continuously promote high-quality development and improve the quality of people's lives. All of these require further improvement of the dual-pillar system, grasping the dynamic balance between stable economic growth, economic structural adjustment, and prevention of systemic financial risks from a macro perspective, and creating a good monetary and financial environment for modernization.
Second, it is an inevitable requirement for promoting high-quality financial development and accelerating the construction of a strong financial nation. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, the financial system has strongly supported the overall economic and social development, resolutely fought the tough battle of preventing and defusing financial risks, and China's financial industry has significantly enhanced its comprehensive strength and international influence, making important contributions to achieving the first centenary goal and a good start to the second centenary goal. As the economy shifts from a stage of high-speed growth to a stage of high-quality development, the internal and external economic and financial situation becomes more complex, requiring further improvement of the dual-pillar system to better coordinate development and security, promote the financial industry to shift from extensive expansion to intensive development, enhance the robustness of financial institutions and financial markets, and improve the quality and efficiency of financial services to the real economy.
Third, it is an inevitable requirement for improving the financial regulation framework and the central bank system. The monetary policy system and the macro-prudential management system are the core components of the modern central bank system and are also an organic whole that supports each other and complements each other. The 2008 international financial crisis showed that currency stability is not equal to financial stability, and the soundness of individual financial institutions does not mean the overall soundness of the financial system. Preventing and resolving systemic financial risks requires filling the gap between monetary policy and micro-prudential supervision and building a macro-prudential management system. The 2017 National Financial Work Conference required strengthening the People's Bank of China's (中国人民银行) macro-prudential management and systemic risk prevention responsibilities. The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposed to improve the dual-pillar regulatory framework of monetary policy and macro-prudential policy. The Fourth and Fifth Plenary Sessions of the 19th CPC Central Committee, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and the Central Financial Work Conference have all made arrangements for building a modern central bank system. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out at the seminar for leading cadres at the provincial and ministerial level in 2024 on promoting high-quality financial development that a strong financial nation must have a strong central bank, and must have the ability to do a good job in monetary policy regulation and macro-prudential management, and to prevent and resolve systemic risks in a timely and effective manner. After years of exploration and practice, China has initially built a dual-pillar system with Chinese characteristics. Relatively speaking, monetary policy as the "first pillar" is relatively mature, while macro-prudential management as the "second pillar" still needs to be gradually improved and closely coordinated and complemented with monetary policy.
II. Building a Scientific and Sound Monetary Policy System
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that all kinds of tricks are useless if the currency cannot be managed; it is necessary to always maintain the soundness of monetary policy. Building a scientific and sound monetary policy system aims to continuously improve the system and mechanism arrangements of monetary policy, dynamically achieve the optimal combination of currency stability, economic growth, full employment, and balance of international payments, and promote financial stability from the source.
(I) Accurately Grasping the Connotation and Requirements of Scientific Soundness. It is necessary to grasp the intensity, timing, and rhythm of monetary policy, pay more attention to doing a good job in cross-cycle and counter-cyclical adjustments, maintain monetary conditions that are compatible with supporting potential economic growth and basic price stability, and enhance the adaptability and accuracy of financial support for economic structural adjustment and high-quality development. The focus needs to be on handling three aspects of relationships.
First, the relationship between short-term and long-term. According to the needs of economic and financial operations, comprehensively use various monetary policy tools, strengthen counter-cyclical adjustments, and effectively smooth economic fluctuations. At the same time, pay attention to cross-cycle balance, avoid excessive easing and tightening of policies, prevent excessive policies from leading to diminishing effects and long-term side effects, and better support key areas and weak links, and promote economic transformation and sustainable growth in the medium and long term.
Second, the relationship between stabilizing growth and preventing risks. With the transformation of the economic structure and changes in the credit structure, the monetary credit growth needed by the real economy is also changing. For supporting economic growth, improving the efficiency of the use of existing funds and optimizing the direction of investment are as important as new loans. It is necessary to take into account the relationship between financial support for real economic growth and maintaining the health of financial institutions themselves, improve the efficiency of capital allocation, promote credit sustainability and financial stability, and resolve financial risks in promoting high-quality economic development.
Third, the relationship between internal and external. China's monetary policy regulation mainly considers the needs of the domestic economic and financial situation, while also taking into account the spillover effects of the economic and monetary policy cycles of other economies. After years of continuous efforts, the flexibility of the RMB exchange rate has gradually increased, China's foreign exchange market participants have become more mature, and our experience in dealing with foreign exchange market fluctuations has become richer, and we have the conditions and ability to balance internal and external relations.
(II) The Main Tasks of Building a Scientific and Sound Monetary Policy System. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that it is necessary to improve the modern monetary policy framework with Chinese characteristics, improve the basic currency issuance and money supply regulation mechanism, and give full play to the total and structural functions of monetary credit policy tools. Building a scientific and sound monetary policy system requires promoting from the following aspects in multiple dimensions.
First, optimize the basic currency issuance mechanism and monetary policy intermediate variables to maintain reasonable growth in the total amount of finance. Gradually build a basic currency issuance mechanism with short, medium, and long-term combinations and Chinese characteristics, maintain sufficient liquidity in the banking system, and fully meet the effective financing needs of the real economy. Continuously optimize monetary policy intermediate variables, dilute the focus on quantitative targets, and treat the total amount of finance more as an observational, reference, and expected indicator, creating conditions for giving greater play to the role of interest rate regulation.
Second, improve the market-based interest rate formation, regulation, and transmission mechanism. The interest rate is an important price of capital elements, and it is necessary to guide and regulate the interest rate level in accordance with economic laws and the needs of macro governance. Continuously enhance the role of the central bank's policy interest rate, narrow the width of the short-term interest rate corridor, and further smooth the transmission from the central bank's policy interest rate to the market benchmark interest rate and then to various financial market interest rates. Improve the benchmark for loan interest rate pricing, improve the quotation quality of the loan prime rate, and more truly reflect the loan market interest rate level.
Third, improve the structural monetary policy tool system. In response to some structural contradictions in economic operation, adhere to the principles of focusing on key points, being reasonable and moderate, and having entry and exit, scientifically and effectively use structural monetary policy tools, guide financial institutions to optimize the financing structure in a market-oriented manner, do a good job in the "five major articles" of finance, and effectively strengthen high-quality financial services for major strategies, key areas, and weak links.
Fourth, continuously improve the RMB exchange rate formation mechanism. China is a large open economy, and it is necessary to adhere to the decisive role of the market in exchange rate formation, maintain exchange rate flexibility, give full play to the function of the exchange rate as an automatic stabilizer for regulating the macro economy and international balance of payments, and create favorable conditions for the independent and effective implementation of monetary policy. At the same time, adhere to the bottom-line thinking, strengthen expectation guidance, and resolutely prevent the risk of exchange rate overshooting.
Fifth, continuously smooth the monetary policy transmission mechanism. The transmission and effect of monetary policy are closely related to the behavior of financial institutions and business entities, and are also closely related to policy coordination. It is necessary to strengthen the evaluation of the implementation of monetary policy, guide financial institutions to improve the transmission efficiency of monetary policy, especially interest rate policy, and continue to rectify the "involution-style" competition and capital idling in the financial industry. Further strengthen the coordination and cooperation between monetary policy and fiscal, industrial, and other policies in terms of demand management and structural adjustment. Improve the transparency of monetary policy, improve the credible, normalized, and institutionalized policy publicity and market communication mechanism, and do a good job in policy communication and expectation guidance with a professional and pragmatic stance.
III. Building a Comprehensive Macro-Prudential Management System
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that preventing and resolving systemic risks is the top priority of risk prevention and control. The comprehensive macro-prudential management system aims to observe, evaluate, and respond to financial risks from a macro, counter-cyclical, and anti-contagion perspective, take appropriate measures to block or weaken the accumulation of financial risks, and prevent systemic financial risks from undermining overall macro stability or even delaying the modernization process.
(I) Accurately Grasping the Connotation and Requirements of Comprehensive Coverage. China introduced the concept of macro-prudential early on and explored the establishment of a macro-prudential management framework in areas such as the credit market, capital market, foreign exchange market, and real estate market. In recent years, the correlation between China's economy and finance, the complexity of the financial system, and the spillover effects and linkages of international and domestic financial markets have been increasing, requiring continuous improvement of the macro-prudential management framework, expansion of coverage, and improvement of the resilience of the financial system and the ability to cope with shocks.
First, better cover the correlation between macroeconomic operation and financial risks. The important foundation for high-quality financial development is high-quality economic development. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that economic risks and financial risks are mutually causal and intertwined, and in many cases, finance is a mirror of the economy. Economic growth, price changes, investment, consumption, exports, macro leverage ratio, real estate, local government debt, etc. are all related to financial operations. It is necessary to closely monitor and evaluate the macroeconomic operation trend, adhere to promoting high-quality economic development, and lay a solid foundation for high-quality financial development.
Second, better cover key areas of financial markets and financial activities. In recent years, China's financial market development pattern has become increasingly complete, financial innovation has become increasingly active, technology and finance have been deeply integrated and developed, and various financial businesses, financial instruments, and financial behaviors have emerged endlessly and are cross-embedded, many of which have systemic importance. It is necessary to continuously expand the coverage of macro-prudential management according to the development and changes of the financial system, explore the expansion of the central bank's macro-prudential and financial stability functions, and timely block the pro-cyclical self-reinforcement of the financial system and the cross-institutional and cross-market contagion of risks.
Third, better cover systemically important financial institutions. Imprudent operation of systemically important financial institutions can easily trigger high-level financial risks. It is necessary to comprehensively assess and identify systemically important banks, insurance, securities, and other financial institutions and financial infrastructure, implement additional regulatory measures as appropriate, and urge them to operate safely and steadily. The supervision of systemically important financial institutions involves multiple fields and departments, and it is necessary to strengthen cooperation and coordination, timely and accurately identify systemic risks and take action.
Fourth, better cover the spillover effects of international economic and financial market risks. The external environment is becoming more complex and severe, the world pattern is changing and intertwined, geopolitical conflicts are prone to occur frequently, trade protectionism is rising, and the risk of fluctuations in international financial markets is increasing. It is necessary to dynamically and deeply assess the impact of external shocks on China's economic operation, cross-border capital flows, exchange rates, and financial market stability, and build a "breakwater" and "wave-dissipating dike" to prevent external risk shocks.
(II) The Main Tasks of Building a Comprehensive Macro-Prudential Management System. The comprehensive macro-prudential management system includes the goals, tools, and governance mechanisms of macro-prudential policy, the monitoring, evaluation, early warning, prevention, and disposal mechanisms of systemic financial risks, and the financial stability guarantee system.
First, strengthen the monitoring and evaluation of systemic financial risks. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that some high-risk institutions cause huge losses, and the cost of disposal afterwards is extremely high. Therefore, the key is to take the initiative to prevent fires, treat diseases before they occur, and grasp the front end. It is necessary to establish a standardized and systematic macro-prudential monitoring and evaluation framework that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, grasp the evolution of risks from a macro and overall perspective, and pay more attention to the correlation between economic operation and financial risks. Focus on key areas such as systemically important financial institutions, cross-border capital flows, financial markets, real estate markets, and Internet finance, identify and assess representative risks and weak links, strengthen the application of monitoring results, and provide support for the targeted creation of macro-prudential policy tools and the improvement of macro-prudential management.
Second, implement comprehensive risk prevention measures in key areas. For economic operation, prevent large fluctuations in key areas and key industries in economic operation from affecting the process of high-quality economic and financial development. For key financial institutions, continuously consolidate additional supervision around improving loss absorption capacity and risk response level, and strengthening early risk identification and early warning. For cross-border capital flows, take counter-cyclical regulatory measures in a timely manner according to the situation to maintain the overall stability of cross-border capital flows. For financial markets, timely correct and block the market's "herding effect" (羊群效应) (yáng qún xiào yìng - "herd effect," the tendency of individuals to mimic the actions of a larger group, regardless of whether those actions are rational) and promote the positive cycle of the real economy and financial markets. For the real estate market, strengthen macro-prudential management of real estate finance, promote the stable and healthy development of the real estate market, and help build a new model for real estate development. For Internet finance, grasp the balance between preventing risks and promoting innovation, and promote its overall sound operation.
Third, enrich the policy toolbox of macro-prudential management. From a global perspective, macro-prudential policy tools are already very rich and are still developing rapidly. It is necessary to continue to enrich and improve the policy toolbox in areas such as systemically important financial institutions, broad credit, real estate finance, and cross-border capital flows according to the evaluation results of the macro-prudential monitoring and analysis framework, research and reserve policy tools to deal with macroeconomic and financial market fluctuations, and establish a management mechanism for creation, implementation, evaluation, feedback, and optimization to make it more standardized and standardized.
Fourth, build a financial stability guarantee system. Strengthen the corporate governance and risk management of financial institutions, strengthen daily supervision, and build a "first line of defense" for preventing financial risks. Strengthen the coordinated cooperation of macro-prudential management, micro-prudential supervision, and behavioral supervision to form a joint force. Strengthen the early correction mechanism for financial risks with hard constraints, strengthen the professional risk disposal function of deposit insurance, give full play to the role of industry guarantee funds, financial stability guarantee funds, and the central bank's lender of last resort, and pay attention to preventing moral hazard. Strengthen the legal guarantee for financial stability and accelerate the formulation and revision of the Financial Law, the People's Bank of China Law, and the Financial Stability Law.
Fifth, strengthen the financial security capacity building that is compatible with the level of openness. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that while promoting the opening up of the financial industry, it is necessary to safeguard national financial security. It is necessary to promote the institutional opening up of the financial services industry and financial markets in an orderly manner, and promote the internationalization of the RMB in an orderly manner. Actively practice global governance initiatives, participate in international financial governance, promote global financial governance reform, and jointly consolidate the global and regional financial safety net. Build an autonomous and controllable, safe and efficient financial infrastructure system, and resolutely safeguard the security of China's systemically important financial institutions, foreign exchange reserves, and overseas financial assets.
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"Water flowing on the beach never reaches the end," refers to the natural phenomenon of tides repeatedly surging onto the beach and receding in a cyclical manner. Due to the loose nature of the sand, the water flow often fails to form a clear direction, unable to flow forward, and the water quickly disappears into the ground. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once used this as a metaphor, profoundly pointing out: "It is necessary to establish and improve a work mechanism with clear responsibilities, complete chains, and interlocking links, strengthen follow-up and effectiveness, promote the implementation of reform measures in detail, and prevent phenomena such as emphasizing document formulation while neglecting supervision and implementation, and prevent 'water flowing on the beach never reaching the end.'" General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) used this vivid analogy to warn the entire Party that implementing work cannot be a matter of taking things lightly and failing to implement them effectively, or repeatedly reverting to the old ways. This requires us to implement with the spirit of nailing down, hammering one nail after another, and "never stop until complete victory is achieved."
Grasping implementation is the key to doing all work well. Implementing the Party's line, principles, policies, and various decisions and deployments is the most basic requirement for Party members and cadres. Whether one is good at grasping implementation, and the strength and effectiveness of grasping implementation, directly reflects the Party spirit and ability level of Party members and cadres. Our Party has always opposed empty talk, emphasized practical work, and emphasized implementation. The four characters "Bury oneself in hard work" inscribed by Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) in Yan'an (延安) reflect the Chinese Communist Party's political character of truly grasping and doing practical work. This political character flows in the blood of communists and is engraved in the bones of communists. Comrade Deng Xiaoping (邓小平) said: "Everything in the world is done. Without doing it, there is not even a bit of Marxism." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "If we do not pay attention to grasping implementation, and do not seriously grasp implementation, even the best plans and deployments will become castles in the air." In the fight against poverty, Party organizations at all levels have implemented various measures of "two no worries and three guarantees" to villages, households, and individuals; in the technological battle, we have solidly promoted high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement, and our country has achieved a leap from "following" to "running alongside" and even "leading" in many key areas... The achievement of one historical achievement after another is precisely the result of the vast number of cadres and the masses implementing the correct decisions and scientific plans of the Party Central Committee in detail.
Although the scene of water flowing on the beach is large, it is difficult to effectively soak; although the movement of water dripping through stone is small, it is precise and in place. In reality, some Party members and cadres are keen on shouting slogans, brushing slogans, and other "scene activities," but are accustomed to and indifferent to "small problems," afraid of causing trouble for themselves, satisfied with being stable and orderly, and even numb and indifferent to the demands of the masses, and perfunctorily and procrastinating on matters that belong to their own responsibilities, treating what they said as done, and what they did as accomplished. If these stubborn problems are not eradicated, some old problems will repeatedly appear and reappear in disguise, which will not only damage the image of the Party, but also hurt the feelings of the masses, and ultimately harm the development of the cause. A grand and lively form cannot replace solid implementation. If "only the sound of footsteps is heard, but no one comes down," even the best policy goals and planning blueprints will fail.
The key to transforming goals into reality lies in implementation. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "Formulating a good document is only the first step in a long march of ten thousand miles, and the key lies in implementing the document." Once the task is determined, Party members and cadres must immediately implement it, transforming the "construction drawing" into a "real scene map" with the spirit of seizing the day. To abandon vanity and seek practical results, we must truly implement, and not "falsely implement" or "half implement." A few places engage in tricks in grasping implementation, such as "packaged" implementation that changes the soup but not the medicine, "label-style" implementation that skims the surface, "detour-style" implementation that avoids key difficulties and contradictions, and "mailroom-style" implementation that only transmits regardless of reality, and so on. These practices often lead to reform tasks falling into idle rotation and policy effectiveness being greatly reduced. Party members and cadres must establish a correct view of political achievements, be guided by actual results and effectiveness, handle the relationship between deployment and implementation well, be swift and decisive, act on orders, thoroughly understand the situation above, understand the situation below, dare to act and be good at acting, and ensure that the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee are implemented without discount.
To prevent "water flowing on the beach never reaching the end," we must compact the sand and straighten the water flow. The major decisions and deployments made by the Party Central Committee, the proposed principles and goals, etc., must be tracked and evaluated one by one through the establishment of rules and regulations, supervision and inspection, and other methods to promote the implementation of various policies and measures. Those who fail to assume responsibility or take action in implementing the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, or who do not care about or do their best to serve the people, or who are accustomed to being pushed by their superiors or the masses, or even repeatedly fail to move and seriously affect the effectiveness of policy implementation, must be held accountable in a timely manner to avoid implementation becoming empty. Only in this way can Chinese-style modernization advance steadily, and our cause can be invincible.
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The resilience and security of industrial and supply chains are crucial to national economic security and high-quality development. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to the resilience and security of industrial and supply chains, emphasizing that "industrial and supply chains cannot afford to fail at critical moments, which is an important characteristic that a major economy must possess" and "it is necessary to arrange industrial chains around the development of new quality productive forces, improve the resilience and security level of industrial and supply chains, and ensure that the industrial system is independent, controllable, safe, and reliable." The "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed: "Consolidate the foundation for national security and ensure the security of food, energy resources, important industrial and supply chains, and major infrastructure." To implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, it is necessary to adhere to systematic thinking, overall planning, and take multiple measures to improve the resilience and security level of industrial and supply chains, so as to provide a solid guarantee for maintaining economic security and achieving high-quality development.
Generally speaking, an industrial chain is a chain-like relationship formed by various industrial links and upstream and downstream industries in the economic system based on certain technical and economic connections; a supply chain is an organizational relationship of full-process and efficient collaboration formed by suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and end users around core products or services. As an important form of modern economy, industrial and supply chains are the "vascular system" of economic development. If they are interfered with or damaged, it will lead to "blockages" and "breakpoints" in the economic cycle, affecting development efficiency and even inducing economic risks and social problems. A high level of resilience and security of industrial and supply chains means that their operation has inherent stability, autonomy, and flexibility, and can adapt or recover quickly after being subjected to external shocks, maintain effective operation when subjected to blockade and suppression, and ensure basic functions in extreme cases. At present, the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, the international balance of power is undergoing profound adjustments, and global industrial and supply chains are facing reconstruction. In particular, in recent years, individual countries have pursued "decoupling and chain breaking" and "small yards with high walls," destroying the multilateral trading system and hindering normal economic and trade exchanges, which has increased the complexity and uncertainty faced by China's industrial and supply chains. Under this situation, only by continuously improving the resilience and security level of China's industrial and supply chains can we enhance the endogenous动力 (dònglì - "driving force," internal power) and risk resistance ability of China's economic development, and improve China's influence and competitiveness in the world's major changes.
After long-term development, China has established the world's largest, most complete, and most well-equipped industrial system. This not only carries and embodies national competitiveness, providing support for China to win strategic initiative in future development and international competition, but also provides a strong guarantee for China's industrial depth to participate in the global industrial division of labor and cooperation, and promote the smooth operation of the global economy. In recent years, China has carried out special actions to supplement and strengthen the chain, accelerated the solution of "choke point" problems, and further promoted the independence, controllability, safety, and reliability of the industrial system. At the same time, it should also be seen that China's manufacturing industry still faces the problem of being "large but not strong, complete but not precise" to a certain extent, and the phenomenon that original innovation ability is relatively weak and some key core technologies are subject to others still exists. This requires us to consolidate the industrial security defense line with greater efforts and more practical measures.
Promote technological breakthroughs and application of achievements throughout the entire chain. To improve the resilience and security level of industrial and supply chains, technological innovation is an important support. Strengthening independent innovation and strengthening key core technology breakthroughs can enhance the independent and controllable capabilities of industrial and supply chains and firmly grasp the initiative of economic development. To this end, it is necessary to give full play to the advantages of the new national system under the socialist market economy, focus on important fields such as artificial intelligence, high-end equipment, and new materials, strengthen the research of key common technologies, and improve the integrated deployment and full-chain promotion level from technological breakthroughs to the application of achievements. Strengthen the innovation subject status of enterprises, accelerate the in-depth integration of industry, academia, and research led by enterprises, drive the growth of upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain, accelerate the formation of innovative enterprise clusters, and improve the transformation and industrialization level of scientific and technological achievements. At the same time, effectively use China's huge market size advantages, pay attention to scenario traction, accelerate the construction of an independent, controllable, and competitive modern industrial system, and effectively enhance the stability of the industrial chain.
Promote the orderly gradient transfer of industries within the country. China has a vast territory, and the development conditions and levels of different regions vary greatly and are highly complementary. Promoting the orderly gradient transfer of industries within the country has both conditions and possibilities, as well as needs and motivations, which is of great significance for optimizing the layout of productive forces and improving the resilience and security level of industrial and supply chains. To this end, it is necessary to improve the cooperation mechanism for the orderly gradient transfer of industries within the country, promote the full flow of various resource elements, and promote the sharing of benefits between the transfer-out and receiving areas. Deepen the industrial transfer between regions, deepen industrial cooperation between the eastern, central, western, and northeastern regions, enhance the industrial undertaking capacity of the central and western regions and the northeastern regions, and transform the potential advantages of various regions into industrial advantages. Guide key links of the industrial chain to stay in the country, and build a national strategic hinterland and key industrial backup.
Pay attention to the role of finance. Improving the resilience and security level of industrial and supply chains is inseparable from giving play to the role of finance. As the lifeblood of the modern economy, finance can play an important role in guiding the flow of social capital and promoting the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into real productive forces. To this end, it is necessary to grasp the fundamental purpose of financial services for the real economy, guide financial resources to accurately invest in key areas such as "choke point" technology breakthroughs, independent production of key components, and the development of strategic emerging industries, innovate financial products and service models, and provide important guarantees for the safe development of industries. Enhance the security保障 (bǎozhàng - "guarantee," protection) capabilities of digital financial infrastructure, strengthen data security management and network security protection, build a solid security bottom line for the digital financial ecosystem, and provide a solid guarantee for the stable operation of industrial and supply chains. Strengthen risk prevention and control, firmly hold the bottom line of preventing systemic risks, and ensure that financial services are stable and long-term.
(Author's affiliation: Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics (江西财经大学))
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With eyes darting around, she gazed at the toys hanging on the wall, babbling to herself. Yueyue, not yet one year old, supported herself with both hands, slowly crawling forward, seemingly full of curiosity about the world. Her father, Lin Xiaolong (林小龙), watched from the side, a smile on his face.
Yueyue is Lin Xiaolong's (林小龙) second child. He and his wife work in Zhangjiagang (张家港), Jiangsu (江苏) Province. Lin Xiaolong's (林小龙) parents live in Minhang District (闵行区), Shanghai (上海), and Lin Xiaolong's (林小龙) household registration is in Shanghai (上海). Yueyue's birth reminded Lin Xiaolong (林小龙) of the past when he registered his first child's household.
In 2013, Lin Xiaolong (林小龙) decided to register his first child's household in Shanghai (上海). That year, handling birth-related matters caused him a lot of running around and mental exhaustion. "Either the materials were incomplete, or I missed the processing time at the corresponding window. Why is it so troublesome to register a household for a child in another place!" Recalling the situation at that time, Lin Xiaolong (林小龙) couldn't help but smile wryly. Although the journey from Zhangjiagang (张家港) to Shanghai (上海) is only about 2 hours, the couple was busy with work and could only squeeze out time, making several trips back and forth.
What matters need to be handled after a baby is born? Currently, newborns generally need to handle five major items: issuance of the "Birth Medical Certificate" (《出生医学证明》), issuance of the "Vaccination Certificate" (《预防接种证》), birth registration, application for a social security card, and registration for basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents.
"I thought the process would be cumbersome, but I didn't expect that after submitting the materials online, everything was completed in less than a week, without delaying work at all." In the first half of this year, Yueyue was born smoothly at the First People's Hospital of Zhangjiagang City (张家港市第一人民医院). The doctor in the delivery room recommended that Lin Xiaolong (林小龙) participate in the pilot program for inter-provincial handling of the "One Thing" (一件事) birth matter in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Today, more and more residents in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) region, like Lin Xiaolong (林小龙), are experiencing more detailed and accessible government service handling in other places. Behind this is the data interconnection and mechanism integration achieved by Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), and Anhui (安徽).
As early as before 2021, various places in Jiangsu (江苏) had actively explored pilot work on government process reform, including the "One Thing" (一件事) birth matter in the list of efficient handling matters, providing convenience for the public to handle business.
"The practice of various cities and counties in the province laid the foundation for later process optimization in a larger space, but problems also arose." Liu Yuzhen (刘玉珍), a second-level researcher at the Department of Regulations (Administrative Approval Department) of the Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission (江苏省卫生健康委员会法规处（行政审批处）), introduced that various places have successively introduced detailed rules, resulting in a situation of "one method per district and county" (一区县一办法), making it difficult for cities to recognize each other. With the advancement of regional integration, population mobility is becoming increasingly frequent, and cross-regional "efficient handling of one thing" (高效办成一件事) urgently needs to be improved.
To break the "fragmented" (散装) situation, it is necessary to establish a "packaged" (整装) thinking. In 2021, Jiangsu Province (江苏省) issued a notice on the "Implementation Plan for Efficient Handling of Newborn Birth 'One Thing' in Jiangsu Province" (《江苏省高效办成新生儿出生“一件事”实施方案》), which brought all such matters in the province under the leadership of the Health Commission, and gradually unified the standards and procedures for handling affairs throughout the province. The early exploration made Jiangsu's (江苏) experience in efficiently handling newborn birth "One Thing" (一件事) an important reference for the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) region to formulate relevant rules.
"At that time, we would communicate with other provinces in the weekly special class meetings, and based on the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) birth technical standards, we would transform the 'One Thing' (一件事) information system for newborn births in Jiangsu Province (江苏省) to strive for smoother acceptance and feedback of birth business in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) region," said Liu Yuzhen (刘玉珍).
During the process of registering his child's household, one thing left a deep impression on Lin Xiaolong (林小龙). Because the matter was in the pilot stage, he was pulled into a work group of more than 40 people. Although he only provided personal information in the group, he often saw staff from health, public security, civil affairs, medical insurance, and human resources and social security departments in Shanghai (上海) and Jiangsu (江苏) communicating and coordinating for his matter. "Please follow up with the public security comrades in Zhangjiagang (张家港)." "Are the comrades from Shanghai (上海) Human Resources and Social Security here? Lin Xiaolong's (林小龙) social security information has been transmitted, please check it." "We have received Lin Xiaolong's (林小龙) medical insurance information." ...
"Originally, there were more or less barriers between various departments and cities and counties within the province. Everyone did not form a larger-scale concept of 'One Thing' (一件事) for handling matters, and they all thought about 各扫门前雪 (gè sǎo mén qián xuě - "each sweeps the snow from his own doorstep," everyone should mind their own business). This kind of problem is also reflected between cross-provincial regions. Through one provincial docking meeting after another, the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) business rules and technical specifications were formulated, relevant departments transformed business systems, and established certificates and bases for cross-provincial handling matters, which also provided ideas for the promotion of other Yangtze River Delta (长三角) integration work," said Zhang Jinhong (张金宏), Deputy Director and Party Member of the Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission (江苏省卫生健康委员会副主任、党组成员).
Lin Xiaolong's (林小龙) joining the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) regional birth "One Thing" (一件事) work group is not an isolated case. "Because it involves many departments, and the systems used by each local government and medical unit are different, it is costly to unify them all. Therefore, it is necessary to actively dig out problems and upgrade the relevant systems," Liu Yuzhen (刘玉珍) exemplified. In the transformation of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) inter-provincial acceptance terminal, the hospital feedback was received, and it was found that the user system used in Jiangsu (江苏) lacked key fields such as contact information, resulting in the inability to successfully receive the case.
"Solving the problem of cross-regional case handling requires continuous inspiration from practice. In the pilot process, we hope to expose more technical problems, and then find the 'root cause' by tracking the progress of the case, so as to achieve the effect of discovering a problem and solving a class of problems," said Zhang Jinhong (张金宏).
Yuan Li (袁莉), a citizen of Taixing (泰兴), Jiangsu (江苏), is also a beneficiary of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) regional birth "One Thing" (一件事). She received feedback on the successful handling of five matters in less than a week. "I submitted the materials directly to the hospital in Shanghai (上海), and it was done quickly." Yuan Li (袁莉) did not join any work groups, but the processing speed was faster than Lin Xiaolong's (林小龙). This is due to the continuous tracking, analysis, supervision, and handling of many inter-provincial cases to continuously unblock the blockages, so that the data runs more smoothly and the case handling process is increasingly optimized.
At present, the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) birth "One Thing" (一件事) matter has been launched on the Shanghai "Suishenban" (随申办), Jiangsu "Sufuban" (苏服办), Zhejiang "Zheliban" (浙里办), and Anhui "Wanshitong" (皖事通) theme columns. After real-name verification, fill in personal information, and retrieve electronic certificates such as personal resident ID card, resident household registration book, and marriage certificate to fill in the application form. The number of links for the public to handle affairs has been reduced from 15 to 2, the processing time has been reduced from 18 days to 5 days, and the application form has been reduced from 6 copies to 1 copy.
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The Yangtze River Delta (长三角) "One Network, One Government Service" (一网通办) platform has opened more than 300 inter-provincial services
Since 2019, Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), and Anhui (安徽) have closely cooperated, under the guidance of the national strategy of Yangtze River Delta (长三角) integration, closely focusing on the two keywords of "integration" and "high quality," relying on the public support capabilities of the national integrated government service platform, promoting cross-provincial business collaboration, deepening data sharing and application, and promoting efficient handling of one thing across provinces. As of now, the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) "One Network, One Government Service" (一网通办) platform has opened more than 300 inter-provincial services, with 15.158 million online cases handled throughout the process.
The Yangtze River Delta (长三角) inter-provincial services have successively launched integrated services for "One Thing" (一件事) such as newborn birth, citizen's death, and study abroad services, reshaping the handling process and promoting the reduction of links, time, materials, and trips.
The channels for inter-provincial services are more diversified. Without changing the business handling rules and acceptance systems of the three provinces and one city, the remote virtual window service model is innovated. Through "screen-to-screen," "face-to-face" is realized. 534 remote virtual windows for inter-provincial services have been opened in government service halls, achieving full coverage of 41 prefecture-level and above cities in the region, providing 63,000 services.
Government departments and banks have strengthened cooperation. 643 items have been connected to more than 23,000 bank self-service terminals of the five major regional banks (ICBC, ABC, BOC, CCB, and BOCOM), with 977,000 cases handled. Continue to promote the "same city" (同城化) of outpatient services for out-of-province medical treatment, pioneer credit medical treatment in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), deepen the filing and settlement of out-of-province medical treatment, connect 26,000 designated medical institutions, and the cumulative settlement of outpatient and inpatient services exceeds 70 million person-times; the "integration" (一体化) of housing provident fund services, residents in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) can extract housing provident fund for purchasing houses in other places with zero materials and online; the convenience of public security services, "certificate of (no) criminal record" and "certificate of household registration matters" can be issued online with "zero trips," Shanghai (上海) Public Security has launched the "unseen handling" of the introduction of talents to settle in community public households in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), realizing "one-time handling and zero trips" for household registration in Shanghai (上海).
(Compiled by Bai Guangdi (白光迪), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on December 3rd (Reporter Cheng Long (程龙)). At a regular press conference on December 3rd, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office (国务院台办) spokesperson Zhang Han (张晗) stated in response to a question that it is a legitimate right for Taiwan residents to voluntarily apply for mainland identity documents. Relevant mainland authorities will strictly protect the relevant application materials of Taiwan residents in the process of accepting, reviewing, and approving applications, and will not disclose the personal information and document information of the parties concerned. Zhang Han (张晗) explained the relevant application conditions, procedures, and required materials for Taiwan residents applying for residence permits, settlement permits, and identity cards.
The Taiwan Resident Residence Permit is a document specially issued by the relevant mainland authorities to meet the needs of Taiwan compatriots for convenience in studying, working, and living in the mainland. According to the "Measures for Applying for and Issuing Residence Permits for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Residents," Taiwan residents who have resided in the mainland for more than half a year and meet one of the conditions of having a legal and stable job, a legal and stable residence, or continuous study, may apply to the designated public security police station or household registration service hall of the public security organ of the county-level people's government at the place of residence according to their own wishes.
The Taiwan Resident Settlement Permit is a certificate issued to Taiwan residents who have been approved to settle in the mainland to go to the household registration authority at the place of settlement to go through the formalities for permanent residence registration. According to the "Administrative Measures for Chinese Citizens Traveling to and from the Taiwan Region" and other relevant regulations, Taiwan residents who meet the conditions of relying on direct relatives in the mainland, being a spouse of a mainland resident, investing in the mainland, and being talents in professional fields can apply for settlement to the entry-exit administration agency of the public security organ at or above the county level in the proposed place of settlement. Since January 1, 2024, the mainland's entry-exit administration department has implemented policies to encourage Taiwan residents to settle in Fujian (福建), supporting Taiwan compatriots to settle in Fujian (福建) and realize "**愿落尽落**" (yuàn luò jìn luò - "willing to settle, fully settle," encouraging Taiwan residents to settle in Fujian).
According to the relevant provisions of the "Resident Identity Card Law of the People's Republic of China," Taiwan residents who return to the mainland to settle down should apply for a resident identity card when registering for permanent residence. After Taiwan residents hold the "Approval of Settlement Notice" and the "Taiwan Resident Settlement Permit" to the public security organ at the location of their permanent residence to register for permanent residence, the process of applying for a resident identity card is the same as that of mainland residents.
On the morning of December 3, the Ministry of Justice (司法部) issued the "Announcement on the Scope of Cross-Strait Civil Cases that Taiwan Residents Who Have Obtained Mainland Legal Professional Qualifications and Obtained Mainland Lawyer Practice Certificates Can Represent in Mainland People's Courts." At the press conference, Zhang Han (张晗) stated when introducing the relevant situation that, starting from December 3, 2025, the scope of civil cases that Taiwan residents who have obtained national legal professional qualifications and obtained lawyer practice certificates can represent in the mainland will be expanded from the original five categories of 237 items to nine categories of 299 items, adding 62 items including maritime affairs, personality rights, property rights, and competition disputes. This opening measure will create more opportunities and provide broader space for Taiwan legal professionals to come to the mainland for employment and development and participate in the cross-strait legal services market.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Fuzhou (福州) dispatch on December 3rd (Reporter: Fu Wen (付文)) -- Fujian Province is implementing the "Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) and the State Council (国务院) on Supporting Fujian in Exploring a New Path of Integrated Development Across the Taiwan Strait and Building a Demonstration Zone for Integrated Development on Both Sides of the Strait." The seventh in a series of press conferences was held in Fuzhou (福州) on the 2nd, releasing the fifth batch of 12 policies and measures benefiting Taiwan and its people to promote the construction of a demonstration zone for integrated development on both sides of the Strait.
In terms of supporting the development of Taiwan-funded enterprises and businesspeople, Fujian (福建) has separately allocated 1,200 mu of basic land indicators to guarantee the construction of projects in the province's six Taiwan Business Investment Zones; for Taiwan-funded enterprises' record-based sea-use projects, after the marine area use demonstration report passes expert review, there is no need to issue a preliminary review opinion on sea use. The "Crop Hospitals" and tea testing institutions of the province's supply and marketing cooperative system provide free testing services such as soil nutrient content and tea sample quality for Taiwan farmers and Taiwan-funded enterprises. In terms of optimizing tax service for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises, Fujian (福建) has opened an intelligent tax service platform for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises, carrying out 188 intelligent tax services such as independent switching of document types, personalized declaration reminders, and multi-tax integration declaration. In terms of promoting cross-strait trade, cultural, and tourism exchanges and cooperation, it supports Taiwan compatriots in opening Shaxian Snacks (沙县小吃) stores, encourages Taiwan compatriots to participate in the renovation and upgrading of homestays in Nanping (南平), and provides "refund insurance" services for passengers traveling to and from the Xiamen (厦门)-Kinmen (金门) "Mini Three Links" passenger routes.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on December 3rd (Reporter Ni Yi (倪弋)) The Supreme People's Procuratorate held a press conference on the 3rd on "Gathering the Strength of the Rule of Law to Promote the Substantive Resolution of Administrative Disputes," reporting on the joint efforts of the judicial and procuratorial organs to resolve administrative disputes. Zhang Xiangjun (张相军), member of the Procuratorial Committee of the Supreme People's Procuratorate and Director of the Administrative Procuratorate, introduced that the "Two Highs" (两高) attach great importance to promoting the joint resolution of administrative disputes, and together with the Ministry of Justice, took the lead in establishing a "3+N" working mechanism for the prevention and substantive resolution of administrative disputes. The member units of the mechanism include the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), the Ministry of Finance (财政部), and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源和社会保障部), among other eight departments. Since 2019, with the support and cooperation of the People's Courts and administrative organs, procuratorial organs across the country have promoted the substantive resolution of more than 65,000 administrative disputes, including more than 3,400 disputes that have lasted for more than 10 years, effectively resolving a number of urgent and difficult problems for the people.
At the meeting, six typical cases were also released. In the case of Fu (付某) of Jiangsu Province suing the Traffic Police Brigade and a rescue company for "arbitrary charges," Fu's vehicle was towed due to a minor accident and charged a 300 yuan towing fee. The court of first instance held that the charging behavior did not fall within the scope of administrative litigation and ruled that the case would not be accepted. The Suqian (宿迁) Municipal People's Procuratorate protested, pointing out that the traffic police's vehicle detention behavior was closely related to the charging behavior, and that such complaints frequently occurred, harming the public interest. During the retrial by the Suqian (宿迁) Intermediate People's Court, the judicial and procuratorial organs jointly prompted the public security organs to conduct self-examination and self-correction, not only refunding Fu's expenses, but also promoting the establishment of a "quick online handling and compensation for minor accidents" mechanism in the local area, clarifying that the costs of towing and storage incurred from legally detaining vehicles are guaranteed by the government, regulating law enforcement from the source, and preventing the transfer of costs.
Return to TopThe "Hubei Craftsman Cup" Skills Competition and the 10th Provincial Agricultural Machinery Vocational Skills Competition opened in Dongbao District (东宝区), Jingmen City (荆门市), Hubei Province (湖北省) on December 3. 129 "agricultural machinery craftsmen" competed and exchanged skills on the same stage. The picture shows the participating agricultural machinery operators performing fault diagnosis and precision maintenance of agricultural machinery power machinery on the same day.
Zhao Ping (赵平) photographed (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper Chengdu (成都) December 3rd (Reporter Wang Yongzhan (王永战)) - After days of overcast skies, the sun has finally come out. In Honghua Village (红花村), Kejiu Town (可久镇), Gao County (高县), Yibin City (宜宾市), Sichuan Province (四川省), Grandpa Zhang (张大爷) walked onto the Honghua Bridge (红花桥) with a face full of satisfaction, "Before, I was always worried when crossing the river in the rain, but now that the bridge has been repaired, I feel much more at ease!"
The Kejiu Town (可久镇) Discipline Inspection Commission had previously received a request from the public to repair the bridge during a visit. The Erjia River (二夹河) weir in Honghua Village (红花村) is the only way for four village groups to travel, transport agricultural products, and for students to go to school. Whenever heavy rain causes the river to overflow the dam, traffic is interrupted, and villagers have to detour for more than an hour. The local government secured more than 2.3 million yuan in project funds to build the Honghua Bridge (红花桥), completely solving the problem of people crossing the river.
Since the beginning of this year, the Gao County (高县) Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervisory Commission has strengthened the supervision of issues in the people's livelihood field in the process of carrying out special rectification of unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems around the masses, listened to the demands of the masses in the fields and courtyards, and promptly discovered problems and urged rectification through the method of "the masses raise the topic + departments answer the questions + the Discipline Inspection Commission supervises + the masses review the papers," and has promoted the solution of problems such as road hardening and confirmation of agricultural housing rights. The person in charge of the Gao County (高县) Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervisory Commission said: "We will further deepen the implementation of the supervision mechanism to ensure that the voices of the masses are heard, the handed-over list is followed up, the effectiveness of the solutions is questioned, and the final result is judged by the masses."
Return to TopIn recent years, the Chongqing High-tech Zone (重庆高新区) of the Western Science City (西部科学城) (referred to as "Chongqing High-tech Zone (重庆高新区)") has deeply integrated government affairs disclosure into the entire process of renovating old residential areas. It uses "sunshine transparency" to smooth information exchange channels and "precise policies" to solve the difficulties in renovating old residential areas, helping Longyin Community (龙荫小区), Taoyuan Community (桃园小区), Yuchuan Building (渝川大厦), and Bailuyuan (白鹭苑) four old residential areas to transform into "livable and beautiful" communities.
Publicly Solicit Public Opinion to Accurately Meet the Needs of the Masses
The starting point and foothold of the renovation of old residential areas is "for the people," and the key to government affairs disclosure is "listening to the voices of the people."
Before the renovation started, Chongqing High-tech Zone (重庆高新区) fully solicited residents' opinions, so that the renovation plan truly fits the residents' living needs and meets the people's expectations, in order to improve the accuracy of the renovation project and the satisfaction of the masses.
Before the renovation, the local towns and streets comprehensively disclosed major information such as the scope of the renovation, the source of funds, and the direction of the design through various forms such as community bulletin boards, resident council meetings, and door-to-door visits. Problems widely concerned by residents, such as potholes on the road, chaotic parking, separation of rainwater and sewage, and accumulation of debris, are listed as "must-answer questions" for the renovation.
In Bailuyuan Community (白鹭苑小区), the community not only determined the construction plan for basic projects such as road repair and pipeline network renovation through multiple solicitations of public opinion, but also added convenient facilities such as cooling spots and chess tables and chairs according to the characteristics of the large number of elderly residents in the community.
Disclose Construction Details so Residents Can See and Feel at Ease
During the renovation of old residential areas, residents have various concerns. In response, Chongqing High-tech Zone (重庆高新区) dispels residents' doubts with a fully disclosed approach, making the renovation process transparent and supervised.
During the construction period, a renovation progress publicity column is specially set up in the community to publicize the construction plan, implementation progress, problems faced, and solutions throughout the entire process. At the same time, community workers and the construction party established a "renovation communication group" to respond to residents' questions in real time and adjust construction arrangements in a timely manner.
During the construction of Bailuyuan Community (白鹭苑小区), some residents reported that the construction period conflicted with the peak travel period. In response, the construction party immediately adjusted the operation time to avoid the morning and evening peak periods, reducing the impact on residents' lives.
For matters of concern to residents, such as the location of garbage rooms and the paving of pedestrian walkways, the community organized resident representatives, the construction party, and the design party to hold on-site coordination meetings to openly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each plan, and finally reached a consensus.
Publicize the Renovation Results and Share the New Home Environment Together
As of now, Chongqing High-tech Zone (重庆高新区) has completed the renovation of four old residential areas, Longyin Community (龙荫小区), Taoyuan Community (桃园小区), Yuchuan Building (渝川大厦), and Bailuyuan (白鹭苑), with a total renovation area of 434,000 square meters, benefiting 3,037 households.
After the renovation, the community has achieved an all-round upgrade, and the new home environment is shared and enjoyed together: asphalt pavement has replaced potholes and dirt roads, completely changing the situation of "dust in sunny days and water accumulation in rainy days"; the newly laid rainwater and sewage pipe network has solved the problem of sewage flowing everywhere; the uniformly planned parking spaces have effectively solved the problem of residents' parking difficulties; and sanitary dead corners have been transformed into tidy pedestrian walkways or convenient spaces, becoming good places for residents to relax and entertain.
In the ongoing urban renewal process, the renovation of old residential areas has become an important means to improve residents' living environment, activate the value of urban stock space, and promote economic growth.
In the process of renovating old residential areas, Chongqing High-tech Zone's (重庆高新区) government affairs disclosure work has not only been effectively implemented, but also further narrowed the distance with the masses, improved the masses' sense of gain and satisfaction, and provided a useful exploration for building a service-oriented government. In the future, this "old home renovation" project will continue to empower more people's livelihood fields, making urban construction more warm and heart-warming.
Data source: Western Science City Chongqing High-tech Zone Management Committee (西部科学城重庆高新区管理委员会)
Return to TopFrom Production to Sales, Badminton Flies to the World
Guizhou Daily Reporter Li Zhongdi (李中迪)
On the morning of November 28th, Long Zhengwu (龙正武), Director of the Comprehensive Office of the Jinping Economic Development Zone (锦屏经济开发区) in Guizhou (贵州), walked into his office while on the phone. "Manager Hu (胡), how is the badminton production situation recently?" The person Long Zhengwu (龙正武) was calling was Hu Bing (胡兵), the production manager of a local sports culture industry company. As one of the world's largest badminton factories, it can produce 15,000 dozens of badminton per day.
"Production and sales are booming, and the momentum is strong!" Long Zhengwu (龙正武) introduced that in the first nine months of this year, the company's sales increased by nearly 13% compared with the same period last year, and the output value increased by nearly 50%. "The convening of the 15th National Games has also driven the public's love for badminton."
At the same time, in Nenzhai Village (嫩寨村), Tonggu Town (铜鼓镇), Jinping County (锦屏县), large-scale breeder Pan Yufeng (潘裕峰) is preparing food for the geese. "They will be ready to be sold in a few days. This year, we expect to raise 10,000 geese, and the first batch of 4,100 geese have already been sold," said Pan Yufeng (潘裕峰).
From commodity goose breeding to badminton production, a unique industrial chain has emerged.
The story of producing 1/10 of the world's badminton in the mountains of Guizhou (贵州) began in 2017.
In 2017, during the critical period of poverty alleviation, a sports culture industry company came to Jinping County (锦屏县) and, seeing the abundant labor resources in the relocation community adjacent to the economic development zone, decided to rent more than 5,000 square meters of standard factory buildings in the entrepreneurship park as a temporary production base.
In the beginning, the company faced many challenges, such as high raw material transportation costs and a lack of standardized production experience among employees. To solve these problems, the company transferred technical backbones from its headquarters to train local people, and relevant government departments increased their efforts to help the company solve practical difficulties such as recruitment and water and electricity supply.
As production got on track and the company developed rapidly, through continuous optimization of production processes and the introduction of high-end equipment, product quality was greatly improved, and badminton production and output value increased year by year. As of 2024, the company's annual output of badminton is more than 4.97 million dozens, with an output value of 426 million yuan.
This has also driven the coordinated efforts of the upstream and downstream of the sports equipment industry chain in Jinping County (锦屏县).
Punching, painting, applying watermarks, wrapping bottom glue... In the Jinping Economic Development Zone (锦屏经济开发区), the badminton racket production workshop of a local new material company is a busy scene. From racket forming to packaging and warehousing, production is in good order. "This year's orders are stable, with about 150,000 domestic orders and 50,000 foreign orders," said Ou Xiaokang (欧晓康), the company's purchaser. At present, the company's output value has increased by 10% year-on-year, and the rackets are mainly sold to Thailand, Singapore, and South Korea.
Through building, supplementing, extending, and strengthening the chain, there are currently 10 sports equipment manufacturing companies in the Jinping Economic Development Zone (锦屏经济开发区), with products covering badminton racket covers, sports bags, sports shoes, etc., directly driving more than 2,000 people to achieve employment at their doorstep. In 2024, the output value of these 10 sports equipment manufacturing companies reached 614 million yuan, and it is expected to exceed 900 million yuan in 2025.
The vigorous rise of the badminton industry has injected development momentum into Jinping County (锦屏县). In 2024, the badminton production capacity of Jinping County (锦屏县) exceeded 6 million dozens, with an output value of 569 million yuan, and the products are sold to more than 60 countries and regions.
From "Hand-Rubbing" to "Intelligent Manufacturing," Treadmills are Constantly Upgraded
Xiamen Daily Reporters Zhan Wen (詹文) and Lin Jianhua (林健华)
On November 28th, in the Tong'an Industrial Concentration Zone (同安工业集中区) of Xiamen City (厦门市), Fujian (福建), in the production workshop of a sports equipment company, sections of steel plates are being transferred to a laser cutting table for automatic cutting and punching. This intelligent production line automates the entire process of punching, bending, welding, grinding, spraying, and final assembly. A treadmill can be produced in just one day.
Currently, the company's 125,000-square-meter factory is operating at full capacity. Huang Jinsheng (黄金生), assistant to the general manager of the company, introduced: "Currently, it is the peak of production and sales throughout the year. Orders have been scheduled until next year. More than 70% of our treadmills are exported overseas, sold to more than 100 countries and regions, with Europe, America and Southeast Asia accounting for a large share of sales." In front of the factory's delivery platform, more than 10 standard containers are lined up, waiting for the products to be taken off the production line, packed, and shipped to overseas markets.
Twenty years ago, Huang Jinsheng (黄金生) was still a front-line worker in the treadmill production workshop. He said with emotion: "At that time, the production of treadmills basically relied on 'hand-rubbing.' We had to carry sections of steel plates into the workshop for processing, and many steps such as punching, welding, and assembly relied on manual labor. Even skilled workers took at least two days to make a treadmill." He gave an example, such as manual punching. There are many holes on the treadmill, such as screw holes, installation holes, and heat dissipation holes. 10 processes mean using 10 sets of molds, manual feeding, picking up parts, and changing molds, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Now, on the intelligent production line, these processes have been automated and integrated.
Now, the precision of intelligent machine processing is getting higher and higher, and the pass rate of accessories has increased a lot, greatly reducing the number of repairs and scraps. Efficiency drives production capacity. In addition to the main product, treadmills, the company also produces more than 600 items of full-series fitness equipment. This year, the estimated output value will reach 700 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of about 30%.
Not far away, the production workshop of another mechanical industry company is also busy. This company's treadmill exports this year are worth hundreds of millions of yuan, mainly sold to European and American markets.
"Behind a treadmill is the story of 'Made in China' upgrading to 'Intelligent Manufacturing in China'," said Fang Junxiong (方俊雄), general manager of the company. Early household treadmills were "fresh big items," expensive, bulky, and with single functions, and were still mechanical, relying on human feet to drive them. With the rapid development of the domestic sports and fitness industry, the cost of treadmills has decreased, and they have quickly entered thousands of households. In recent years, treadmills have been continuously updated and iterated, becoming lighter and smaller in appearance, more user-friendly and intelligent in function, with more advanced shock absorption technology, and adding various functions such as entertainment, social interaction, and health management.
From "hand-rubbing" to "intelligent manufacturing," from OEM and brand-labeling to independent research and development and creating its own brand, the small treadmill has gradually formed a large industry. Treadmills, elliptical machines, rowing machines, spinning bikes, and other fitness equipment with the "Made in China" logo are exported from here to the world.
Xiamen Tong'an District (厦门同安区) has developed into one of the largest fitness equipment manufacturing and export bases in Asia, and is also China's only national-level export fitness equipment quality and safety demonstration zone. At present, in Tong'an District (同安区), hundreds of fitness and sports equipment and supporting enterprises are gathered, including 45 enterprises above designated size. In the first 10 months of this year, these 45 enterprises achieved an output value of 5.834 billion yuan.
Return to TopBy: 赵 政
Listening to lectures to join groups for red envelopes, scanning codes to get free eggs... Many elderly people, with a "try it out" mentality, are falling into traps step by step, purchasing substandard and overpriced health products. All kinds of health scams are infringing on the legitimate rights and interests of the elderly.
By the end of last year, China's elderly population aged 60 and above reached 310 million. As the elderly population grows and health awareness continues to increase, the demand for health preservation and healthcare is becoming more diverse.
Brewing a pot of medicinal diet at home, going to the hospital for a massage, regulating the body while also helping to prevent diseases; practicing Tai Chi in the park, doing health exercises, which can strengthen the body and make people feel refreshed. Correct health preservation methods can meet the health needs of the elderly and improve their quality of life.
However, the elderly's emphasis on health also gives lawbreakers an opportunity. The so-called "descendants of miraculous doctors" claim that they can cure all diseases without injections or medication, but blind faith will delay treatment; some physical therapy "artifacts" cost tens of thousands of yuan at every turn, and the efficacy publicity is exaggerated, but the actual effect is lackluster. Creating anxiety, gaining trust, using the psychology of the elderly, and targeting the wallets of the elderly, these traps are constantly innovating and are very deceptive.
Weaving a tight protection network requires gathering the joint efforts of all parties. Regulatory departments must maintain a high-pressure posture and severely punish false advertising and other behaviors in accordance with the law; relevant platforms must strictly control the audit, and children should also give their parents more care and companionship, so that scammers have no chance to take advantage. In April of this year, the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委) and 12 other departments jointly issued the "Special Action Plan for Promoting Health Consumption," supporting the deep integration of health management, health preservation, fitness and leisure, and other formats for the elderly, and providing the elderly with more professional, considerate, and convenient health and elderly care services. When regular and reliable health care services are in place, good money can drive out bad, and the living space for health scams can be compressed.
Healthy longevity is our common wish. It is hoped that the supervision and protection of all parties will not be out of place, and that regular health services will actively fill the gaps, so that health scams have nowhere to hide.
Return to TopThe First Hotel Robot Application Competition Held
This newspaper Beijing (北京) December 3rd (Reporter Shi Fang (施芳)) Recently, the first Beijing (北京) Smart Hotel Robot "Calling for Bids" Application Competition was held. This is the first hotel robot application competition based on real scenarios and actual needs, attracting 31 teams from 25 companies across the country.
The competition targets the pain points and needs of hotel operations, setting up four categories: room service, welcoming and guiding, cleaning and sweeping, and interactive entertainment, focusing on testing the comprehensive capabilities of participating robots in terms of function realization, execution stability, and intelligence level.
Yunnan (云南) Legislates to Regulate the Development of the Homestay Industry
According to Xinhua News Agency, the Standing Committee of the Yunnan Provincial People's Congress recently reviewed and approved the "Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture (大理白族自治州) Regulations on the Management and Promotion of Homestays." This is the first time that Yunnan (云南) has regulated the development of the homestay industry in the form of legislation. The regulations will take effect on January 1, 2026.
The regulations, on the one hand, regulate the management and operation of homestays through legislation, which will effectively curb irregularities such as unlicensed operation, false advertising, and substandard hygiene; on the other hand, they incorporate ecological protection and cultural inheritance into the framework of the rule of law, avoiding the destruction of natural landscapes and local culture by the development of homestays.
Guangdong (广东) Guangzhou (广州) Promotes "Six Actions" for the Protection of Minors
This newspaper Guangzhou (广州) December 3rd (Reporter Luo Aihua (罗艾桦)) Recently, the 2025 Guangzhou (广州) "Qingfeng Xia Hu Miao" Carnival was held. The event focused on presenting the IP "Qingfeng Xia" of Guangzhou (广州) City, Guangdong (广东)'s work to protect seedlings, and the fruitful results of the "Six Actions" (Reading Action, Internet Action, Campus Action, Study Tour Action, Civilization Action, and Culture Action) and the construction achievements of the Guangzhou (广州) minor protection system.
Guangzhou (广州) focuses on promoting the construction of a minor protection system integrating family, school, society, the Internet, government, and justice, focusing on the growth needs of minors, and continuously carrying out a series of activities in six major sectors: reading, the Internet, campus, study tours, civilization, and culture.
Xinjiang (新疆) Karamay (克拉玛依) "Youth Image Project" Relaunches
Xinjiang (新疆) Daily Karamay (克拉玛依) December 3rd (Reporter Abibai (阿比拜)) Recently, the Karamay (克拉玛依) City Culture Center in Xinjiang (新疆) launched the third Youth Image Project, providing a platform for short film enthusiasts to grow and tell the story of Xinjiang (新疆) from multiple perspectives.
After selection, 11 enthusiasts will receive one-on-one professional guidance and eventually complete image creation. Participants include oil field workers, teachers, university students, and public security police officers.
Hainan (海南) Haikou (海口) Holds Shared Farmhouse Conference
This newspaper Haikou (海口) December 3rd (Correspondent Gao Chao (高潮)) Recently, the 2025 Shared Farmhouse Conference was held at Fangyuan Shared Farmhouse in Haikou (海口) City, Hainan (海南), focusing on the high-quality development of shared farmhouses.
At present, Hainan (海南) has identified 69 provincial-level shared farmhouses, created 9 high-quality shared farmhouse tourism routes, and formed 2 shared farmhouse cluster belts along the Round-the-Island Tourism Highway and the Round-the-Tropical Rainforest National Park Tourism Highway.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 崔翰超 梁 军
Tao inkstone is one of China's four famous inkstones, known for its elegant color, warm texture, quick ink release, and excellent ink development. Ink is stored in the inkstone, just as verdant green is hidden in the mountains and rivers. The Tao inkstone, containing green and verdant hues, is extracted from the green hills and clear waters of Zhuoni County (卓尼县) in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (甘南藏族自治州), Gansu (甘肃).
Turning a stone into an inkstone requires more than a dozen processes, including material selection, blank making, hollowing, fine carving, and polishing. A fine inkstone often consumes months of the creator's effort. The production techniques of Tao inkstone are mostly passed down in local families. Craftsmen learn and study from an early age, honing their superb skills in the basic skills of painting and carving.
However, with the change of writing habits, Tao inkstone production faces challenges. The new generation of inheritors are using creativity and e-commerce to bring Tao inkstone from the elegant playthings of the study to the mass market. Zhuoni County (卓尼县) has established a Tao Inkstone E-commerce Center, and about 50% of the local Tao inkstones are sold to the whole country through e-commerce live broadcasts. Through live broadcasts, old inkstone craftsmen can intuitively show the hard work and subtleties of fine carving to audiences all over the country, and spread the cultural stories behind the inkstones.
The Tao inkstone itself is also undergoing morphological evolution. In October of this year, the Gansu Provincial Art Museum (甘肃省美术馆) held an exhibition, and more than 600 Tao inkstone works deeply integrated ancient techniques with contemporary aesthetics, attracting the attention of visitors. These works include artistic collections incorporating Yellow River culture (黄河文化) and Silk Road culture (丝路文化), as well as modern office inkstones, and cultural and creative derivatives such as inkstone-shaped bookmarks and mini ornaments.
In the face of the development of the times, the inheritance mode of Tao inkstone has also expanded from the traditional family inheritance and apprenticeship inheritance to a systematic and academic modern education system. Gansu Lanzhou Vocational Technical College (甘肃兰州职业技术学院) has constructed a three-dimensional training system of "cultural literacy + traditional skills + innovative design" in its curriculum, bringing together experts and local inheritance forces to provide a stable talent echelon for the sustainable development of Tao inkstone skills.
(According to Xinhua News Agency (新华社))
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 江 汉摄影报道
In Ningbo City (宁波市), Zhejiang Province, the Jiangbei District Committee (江北区委) of the Communist Youth League of Ningbo City (共青团宁波市) has integrated resources from universities, hospitals, and other enterprises and institutions within the district since 2024 to launch the "Jiangbei Youth Night School" (江北青年夜校) project. Through the operating model of "youth ordering, government making the list, and night school accepting the order," it provides young people with skill-learning opportunities and enriches their evening leisure life.
Currently, the "Jiangbei Youth Night School" (江北青年夜校) has been held for seven sessions, offering courses such as minor languages, dance, music, and fashion design, serving a cumulative total of more than 9,600 young students.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 王 帆 唐铭泽
To promote the popularization and development of ice and snow sports and to boost the ice and snow market, Jilin (吉林) is setting up an "Ice and Snow Holiday" from December 3rd to 7th this year for students in the compulsory education stage throughout the province.
Recently, the "Jilin (吉林) Province 2025 'Ice and Snow Holiday' Special Work Plan" clarified that Jilin (吉林) will set up an "Ice and Snow Holiday" for students in the compulsory education stage this year, without encroaching on winter and summer vacation time. During the "Ice and Snow Holiday," qualified and well-managed ski resorts, ice skating rinks, and A-level tourist attractions in Jilin (吉林) Province will offer students from compulsory education schools throughout the province a free 3-hour experience every day, and A-level and above scenic spots will offer free tours and visits (limited to the first admission ticket). Parents accompanying young students to participate in ice and snow sports will enjoy a 30% discount on snow tickets and first admission tickets (with a maximum discount of 300 yuan per discount).
"This year's 'Ice and Snow Holiday' will see all compulsory education schools in the province closed, with no classes scheduled and no written homework assigned," said Yang Rui (杨锐), Deputy Director of the Basic Education Department of the Jilin (吉林) Provincial Department of Education. To balance the "Ice and Snow Holiday" time arrangement for employees, Jilin (吉林) encourages employees of government agencies and enterprises to take paid leave to accompany their children to participate in ice and snow sports, ice and snow tourism, ice and snow culture, and ice and snow equipment-related experiences.
(According to Xinhua News Agency)
Return to TopBy: 本报通讯员 高源贵
How to promote high-quality cultural resources directly to the grassroots level and effectively enhance the people's sense of cultural gain and happiness? Since last year, Shandong (山东) has integrated and upgraded existing grassroots public cultural and educational service resources, piloted the construction of community cultural academies, and delivered more high-quality cultural services to residents' doorsteps. Yanling Academy (砚岭书院) in Yaojia Community (姚家社区), Lixia District (历下区), Jinan (济南) City, is established by the community integrating surrounding cultural resources.
"The activities organized by the cultural academy are rich and colorful. To get a spot, you have to be quick in the WeChat group," said Wu Yan (吴雁), a resident of the community. In the early stage, the academy organized some special activities, allowing community residents to immerse themselves in the charm of culture.
In order to further enrich the content and form of activities, Yanling Academy relies on local museums, archives, and art galleries to organize residents to visit special exhibitions of intangible cultural heritage, and links up with surrounding college resources to provide residents with science popularization, vocal music drama and other courses, integrating traditional customs experience into it. The goal is to 切实增强 (qiè shí zēng qiáng - "effectively enhance," to genuinely strengthen or improve).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 林丽鹂
On Hongqi Street in Harbin (哈尔滨市), Heilongjiang (黑龙江) Province, a reporter saw a long queue in front of a business. "We start business at 6:30 in the morning, and there are many people queuing up as soon as we open. Most of the time, we sell out of red sausage in the morning," said Zhang Shujuan (张淑娟), the factory director of a red sausage production plant.
Red sausage is a representative of Harbin's (哈尔滨) specialty foods, but in the past, there were problems such as inconsistent standards and uneven quality.
How to systematically improve the quality of red sausage so that local consumers and tourists can buy safe red sausage? The local market supervision department, through the quality certification improvement action for small and micro enterprises, guided the quality certification expert team to conduct in-depth research in many red sausage production enterprises. "Experts guided us to benchmark against relevant national food safety standards one by one, and adjust important indicators such as the ingredients and moisture content of red sausage according to relevant standards. Even the size of the diced meat in the red sausage must be standardized," Zhang Shujuan (张淑娟) introduced.
The head of a time-honored red sausage production enterprise said with emotion: "Our factory has a long history of producing red sausage, but we must also keep up with the times. We must both inherit the traditional processing techniques, retain the classic old taste of the product, and adapt to modern development needs, organically integrating tradition and modernity, so that the old brand can be more vibrant."
Return to TopBy: 解放日报记者 栗 思
"A 99 yuan in-home health and wellness package, costing only 49 yuan after deducting the 'Silver Age Consumption Coupon'." Ms. Cai, who lives in the Dongming Road Subdistrict (东明路街道) of Pudong New Area (浦东新区) in Shanghai (上海), recently booked in-home haircut and other services for her 80-year-old mother. At the end of October this year, the "Dongming Smart Elderly Care" (东明智慧养老) mini-program launched its first batch of "Silver Age Consumption Coupons," covering four major service areas: daily life care, health management, rehabilitation support, and spiritual care, which were well received upon launch. This beneficial measure for the people originated from a practical course by Fan Jiayi (范佳挹), a student at Tongji University (同济大学).
In May of this year, Fan Jiayi discovered during her visits to Dongming Road Subdistrict (东明路街道) that the community faced problems such as fragmented service supply and insufficient elderly consumption power. She came up with ideas such as issuing "Silver Age Consumption Coupons," establishing an points system, and creating silver-friendly spaces, and submitted them through the People's Suggestions Solicitation Column on the Dongming Road Subdistrict (东明路街道) integrated media online platform. The Dongming Road Subdistrict (东明路街道) led relevant departments to conduct discussions, and relevant departments also provided guidance on the suggestions. Finally, the suggestions were incorporated into the relevant action plan for the construction of the Dongming Road Subdistrict (东明路街道) elderly care service system and optimized: focusing the broad "health and wellness consumption coupons" into precise elderly care service coupons, adjusting the "labor-for-coupon" points system to a universal direct subsidy, and introducing professional elderly care institutions to ensure service quality.
Return to TopBy: 本报通讯员 范晓儒
In Tongyang New Village (同阳新村) in Yinchuan (银川) City, Ningxia (宁夏), 600 households have bid farewell to coal smoke and switched to air source heat pumps, effectively transforming the ecological value of clean air. In the city, citizens can accumulate carbon credits by uploading data from scenarios such as cycling to work, taking public transportation, and sorting garbage, which can be exchanged for daily necessities.
Carbon inclusion is becoming a tangible daily benefit for the citizens of Yinchuan (银川). In recent years, Yinchuan (银川) City has taken carbon emission rights reform as a starting point, incorporating carbon inclusion into the overall framework of carbon emission rights reform. Relying on the "Six Rights" reform integrated service platform, it integrates functions such as the confirmation, accounting, declaration, and trading of carbon emission reductions. Clear rules and market mechanisms make low-carbon behavior "valuable," allowing enterprises and the public to directly enjoy the "carbon reduction dividend." To stimulate market participation, Yinchuan (银川) City has also entrusted third-party institutions to be responsible for the methodology of carbon inclusion, management of emission reduction projects, and other tasks, carrying out emission reduction accounting, project review and certification, and promoting the formation of a market-oriented sustainable operation model.
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In recent years, Swellfun has deeply integrated the concept of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) into all aspects of its corporate strategy and business management. Through a profound transformation in the ESG field, it has explored a unique path to sustainable development, writing a new paradigm for sustainable development in the Chinese liquor industry.
Building a Foundation of Responsibility: Implementing ESG and Innovating Corporate Strategy
Swellfun has deeply integrated the ESG concept into its corporate strategy, creating a top-down ESG system and establishing an ESG supervision and management mechanism at the board level to ensure the effective implementation of its sustainable development strategy. In 2024, Swellfun innovatively adopted a "double materiality" analysis framework, identifying 31 substantive issues from both "impact materiality" and "financial materiality" dimensions, providing a scientific basis for corporate strategic decision-making.
Swellfun insists on implementing a risk management system centered on "three lines of defense," and achieves a leapfrog improvement in product anti-counterfeiting capabilities through a self-developed anti-counterfeiting digital coding system.
Swellfun's ESG practices have been widely recognized in the industry. It has been selected for the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) for three consecutive years and has once again been rated as the "Best Progress Company in the Industry." Its MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded to BBB, ranking among the top in the industry. These outstanding achievements are a strong testament to Swellfun's firm commitment to sustainable development.
Promoting Green Transformation: Adhering to Environmental Protection Concepts and Helping Industrial Upgrading
Faced with the challenges of sustainable development in the liquor industry, Swellfun is courageous in self-innovation, integrating environmental protection concepts throughout the entire industrial chain from raw materials to consumption, and creating a new model of green brewing.
Swellfun has completed a full value chain greenhouse gas inventory covering Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions), and Scope 3 (value chain-related emissions), and has set a corporate carbon reduction target for 2030: from 2024 to 2030, cumulative Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by at least 60,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. This commitment promotes Swellfun to build a full life cycle low-carbon transformation plan "from a grain of seed to a drop of wine."
In terms of water resource management, in response to the high water consumption characteristics of the brewing process, Swellfun has set a goal of "improving water efficiency by 30% by 2030 compared to 2020." Through a number of technological innovations, in 2024, it achieved 100% recycling of cooling water in the brewing workshop, with an annual circulating water volume of 821,000 tons. Swellfun's Tuqiao Factory recycles 50% of the packaging bottle washing water for sewage treatment, greatly reducing freshwater consumption.
Swellfun's Qionglai Factory is creating a new model of circular economy, using biogas power generation technology to convert biogas generated from sewage treatment into clean energy, which can save approximately 4.59 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, achieving a win-win situation for environmental and economic benefits. At the same time, Swellfun reduces the use of ABS plastic by nearly 70 tons per year by simplifying packaging design, and plans to achieve a comprehensive upgrade of packaging reduction, material substitution, and recycling by 2035.
Creating Shared Value: Taking Social Responsibility and Building a Better Future
Swellfun always firmly believes that the sustainable development of an enterprise is inseparable from the prosperity of the community. Through systematic social responsibility practices, Swellfun has built a benefit-sharing mechanism with employees, consumers, and the community.
In 2024, Swellfun's total charitable donations reached 1.88 million yuan, supporting six major public welfare areas. The "Little Wine Flower" volunteer team has accumulated more than 759 hours of service, covering multiple dimensions such as environmental advocacy and community assistance. At the same time, Swellfun, together with the Sichuan China Liquor Golden Triangle Liquor Industry Association (四川中国白酒金三角酒业协会), released the "Usage Management Guidelines for the Group Standard of Luzhou-flavor Famous and High-Quality Old Cellars in the Chengdu Production Area of Liquor" (《白酒成都产区浓香型白酒名优老窖池团体标准使用管理指引》), promoting the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage in the liquor industry.
In advocating for responsible drinking, Swellfun has incorporated responsible drinking into the company's 2035 sustainable development goals, conducting responsible drinking publicity and education, and is committed to covering 100 million people. It innovates the "online + offline" publicity model, deploys interactive facilities in community parks, and conveys the concept of responsible drinking to consumers through the "Liquor Academy" platform.
Swellfun General Manager Hu Tingxun (胡庭训) said that focusing on the goal of "optimizing consumer experience and expanding growth momentum," and adhering to the long-term business philosophy, Swellfun is solidly implementing its ESG strategy. In 2025, Swellfun will launch a dual-brand strategy, forming a synergistic development pattern of "First Workshop + Swellfun" (第一坊+水井坊), driving high-quality corporate development through innovation.
From green brewing to cultural inheritance, from environmental management to community co-construction, Swellfun interprets the responsibility and commitment of Chinese liquor companies with practical actions. Swellfun will continue to drive innovation and build on responsibility to contribute wisdom and strength to the high-quality sustainable development of the liquor industry.
Data source: Sichuan Swellfun Co., Ltd. (四川水井坊股份有限公司)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 范佳元
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Sports activities that penetrate communities not only provide people with more convenient ways to exercise and stay healthy, but also become an effective tool for grassroots governance. From maintaining sports venues to providing fitness services, from building community spirit to promoting people's livelihood development, national fitness is enriching the community ecology and attracting more residents to jointly create a better community life.
Sun Dan (孙丹), staff member of Yonglian Village (永联村), Zhangjiagang (张家港), Jiangsu (江苏) Province—
"Sports make the village more vibrant"
After work, the cultural and sports center of Yonglian Village (永联村), Nanfeng Town (南丰镇), Zhangjiagang City (张家港市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), becomes lively. In the tug-of-war hall, Sun Dan (孙丹), who works in the village, is discussing the upcoming tug-of-war training with her teammates. She has a neat ponytail, wears sportswear, and speaks concisely.
The Yonglian Village (永联村) tug-of-war team was established in 2020 and has 25 members. They train 4 to 5 times a week, usually from 6 pm to 8 pm on weekdays. "We also have extra training before competitions, sometimes on weekends," said Sun Dan (孙丹). "We have participated in many competitions, including invitationals organized by Yonglian Village (永联村) itself."
Yonglian Village (永联村) has a strong sports atmosphere, and tug-of-war, badminton, basketball, table tennis and other sports are very popular. Sun Dan (孙丹) said: "Last year, the China Rural Tug-of-War Invitational Tournament was held in our village. Many out-of-town players participated, and tourists followed, boosting the business of agritainment and the sales of local specialties."
Qin Juan (秦娟), manager of the Comprehensive Management Department of Yonglian Village (永联村) Leisure and Tourism Sector, introduced: "We have supporting restaurants, hotels, and a specialty product sales area. After watching the game, tourists can also take a tour and experience more." According to statistics, the China Rural Tug-of-War Invitational Tournament alone brought 186,000 yuan in direct economic benefits to the village.
As the per capita income of villagers continues to increase, the quality of life continues to improve. At the end of 2022, the Yonglian Cultural and Sports Center (永联文体馆), covering an area of 8,000 square meters, was officially opened after reconstruction. The center has basketball courts, badminton courts, yoga rooms and other sports areas. Villagers only need to pay a small fee each year to enjoy year-round sports services.
According to reports, Yonglian Village (永联村) holds many sports activities and training sessions and large-scale sports events every year. Many villagers participate as athletes, organizers, volunteers, and in other capacities. "Sports make the village more vibrant, and everyone's mentality is getting younger and younger," said Sun Dan (孙丹).
Zhang Wei (张维), captain of the Baibuting Community (百步亭社区) fitness exercise team in Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北) Province—
"Through sports, everyone has found a sense of belonging"
On the central square of Baibuting Community (百步亭社区), Jiang'an District (江岸区), Wuhan City (武汉市), Hubei Province (湖北省), a group of energetic elderly people are practicing Tai Chi, doing fitness exercises, playing gateball... Here, sports have long been integrated into the daily life of the elderly.
Zhong Biao (钟彪), 59, is a promoter of community sports. As a national social sports instructor, Zhong Biao (钟彪) serves as the captain of the community's "Songyang Tai Chi Team" (松杨太极队) and has been leading residents to practice Tai Chi for 25 years.
"For older team members, we will provide detailed guidance to help them better integrate into the team," said Zhong Biao (钟彪). In addition to professional teaching and caring guidance, the team sometimes organizes external exchanges and trips. The team members help each other and have a harmonious relationship.
Pang Guoyun (庞国云), director of the Baibuting Community (百步亭社区) Cultural and Sports Station, introduced that there are more than 30 sports teams spontaneously organized by residents in the community, such as the "Songyang Tai Chi Team" (松杨太极队). Gateball, table tennis, martial arts, soft tennis, fitness exercises and other sports are widely carried out among the elderly. Some teams have also represented the community in competitions and won many awards, and the community's reputation is growing.
Zhang Wei (张维), the 72-year-old captain who has led the "Youth Unlimited Fitness Exercise Team" (青春无限健身操队) to win the Wuhan (武汉) Fitness Exercise Competition for five consecutive years, feels very proud. From the initial self-entertainment to attracting more and more neighbors to participate, the fitness exercise team was established with the support of the community, and members range from those born in the 1950s to those born in the 1980s. Zhang Wei (张维) not only trains with everyone every day, but also often leads the team to participate in various competitions and public welfare performances.
In Zhang Wei's (张维) view, common sports hobbies have become an emotional bond between neighbors, and the warmth brought by sports has quietly permeated the community. When a teammate has a birthday, everyone will prepare small gifts; if someone is sick, others will take the initiative to visit. "Through sports, everyone has found a sense of belonging, has fun, and is more humane. Everyone is willing to stay here and enjoy their old age," said Zhang Wei (张维).
In recent years, more and more sports activities for the elderly have entered the community, and Baibuting Community (百步亭社区) has benefited a lot. "The elderly in our community have gained health and happiness in sports at their doorsteps, and everyone's feelings are getting deeper and deeper," said Pang Guoyun (庞国云).
Rao Min (饶敏), micro-grid member of Angong Community (安公社区), Tianfu New District (天府新区), Sichuan (四川) Province—
"Everyone can share exercise experiences and provide feedback on community opinions at any time"
In the evening, the outdoor smart fitness area of Angong Community (安公社区), Tianfu New District (天府新区), Sichuan Province (四川省), welcomes a regular visitor - community micro-grid member Rao Min (饶敏). As soon as she gets off work, she rushes to exercise and also checks the operation of the equipment.
This outdoor smart fitness area, covering an area of 400 square meters, was officially opened at the end of last year. The ground is covered with non-slip mats and equipped with fitness equipment such as a body measurement system, smart racing bikes, and elliptical machines. Each device has a QR code next to it, which can be scanned to view exercise data in real time, enriching residents' exercise experience.
"I like the smart racing bike the most. It can not only monitor data, but also compete with others online," said Rao Min (饶敏), while skillfully scanning the code to start the device. As a long-time resident who has lived in the community for more than 7 years, she not only loves sports, but also serves as a bridge connecting residents and the community.
"If the equipment is broken, or if residents have any suggestions for community management, they will come to me first," Rao Min (饶敏) opened the micro-grid member's special app on her mobile phone and showed the recent repair records: floor damage, loose equipment, light failure, adding sunshades... She promptly summarized and reported the problems, which were handled by the community coordinating with urban management and other departments. An average of about 10 problems are reported each month, and her efficient response has won the trust of residents.
While talking, Rao Min (饶敏) met Ding Sifeng (丁思凤), a member of the community owners' committee. "On the basketball court, the time coordination between the basketball and square dance teams is almost done, right?" Rao Min (饶敏) asked. "Almost, retired elderly people have more free time and mainly use it during the day, and young people play basketball in the evening," Ding Sifeng (丁思凤) replied.
"I have created several fitness exchange groups, so everyone can share exercise experiences and provide feedback on community opinions at any time. Now community work is becoming more and more professional, and I am constantly learning." Rao Min (饶敏), who is a salesperson by profession, took the initiative to obtain a social worker certificate and regularly participates in professional training organized by the community in order to better serve her neighbors. "I am especially proud every time I help my neighbors solve problems," said Rao Min (饶敏).
It is understood that Angong Community (安公社区) has discovered and cultivated a group of resident backbones like Rao Min (饶敏) through carrying out various sports activities, and gradually developed them into volunteers or micro-grid members. They actively participate in community governance, coordinate conflicts, and serve the masses, working together to create a harmonious, vibrant, and mutually supportive community atmosphere.
Return to TopAt a fun sports event held recently at the Mazhou Town Central Kindergarten in Huichang County (会昌县), Ganzhou City (赣州市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), young players ran and chased after each other, fully enjoying the joy brought by soccer.
Liu Zhaochun (刘兆春) photo (People's Vision (人民视觉))
By: 本报记者 方 圆
Entering December, the vast black soil has yielded a bountiful harvest, but the "journey" of the rice has not ended. As the grain drying center of Gannan County (甘南县), Qiqihar City (齐齐哈尔市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), the Youyuan Rice Industry Company's (铕源米业公司) three grain drying production lines and 40 sets of dryers are operating at full capacity to dry the rice.
In September of this year, Youyuan Rice Industry Company (铕源米业公司) expanded its production line and submitted a capacity increase application. The State Grid Gannan County Power Supply Company (国网甘南县供电公司), based on a pre-sorted electricity service ledger, organized staff to visit the company to discuss electricity needs and develop a power supply plan. It added two new transformers with a total capacity of 120 kVA for the company, and it took only two working days from completion to acceptance and energization, ensuring a stable power supply.
In order to ensure the company's capacity increase and the grain's return to storage, State Grid Heilongjiang Electric Power (国网黑龙江电力) conducted a preliminary survey of the electricity needs of agricultural enterprises, opened a "green channel" for electricity services, and provided convenient electricity services through on-site explanations, the establishment of WeChat service groups, and the promotion of the "Online State Grid" mobile application.
As grain processing enters a critical period, the company's drying and processing equipment are running around the clock, and all links are highly dependent on a stable power supply. To this end, State Grid Heilongjiang Electric Power (国网黑龙江电力) has sorted out agricultural distribution lines and distribution facilities, carried out hidden danger investigations of facilities and equipment, and promptly carried out channel clearing, infrared temperature measurement, and lightning protection grounding device rectification for key lines to ensure the safe operation of equipment.
Not long ago, staff from the State Grid Mudanjiang Power Supply Company (国网牡丹江供电公司) came to the grain processing and production workshop of Ning'an Huaxin Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. (宁安市华欣农业科技有限公司) to conduct safety inspections on drying equipment, power lines, and other equipment. They found slight scorching marks at the motor wiring of a grain conveyor belt. "This is caused by loose wiring screws, and it can easily cause a fault if it lasts for a long time." At the scene, the staff immediately pointed out the problem, and then tightened the wiring of the line, eliminating the safety hazard in just 10 minutes. "The power supply company provides professional investigation and guidance, which makes grain production more confident," said Sun Yingchen (孙英臣), head of Huaxin Agricultural Company (华欣农业公司).
As of now, the State Grid Heilongjiang Electric Power (国网黑龙江电力) agricultural-time power protection service team has visited 15,669 agricultural users, eliminated a total of 1,379 equipment safety hazards, and eliminated 1,321 customer-side electricity safety hazards.
Stable electricity is a guarantee of production, and energy conservation and cost reduction add more benefits.
Beidahuang Group Heilongjiang 852 Farm Co., Ltd. (北大荒集团黑龙江八五二农场有限公司) has a total of 9 grain drying points with a daily drying capacity of 1,000 tons, all of which were previously operating at full capacity. The State Grid Wangxinglong Power Supply Company (国网红兴隆供电公司) service team went into the grain drying enterprises to understand in detail the operation process, electricity characteristics, and load satisfaction of the equipment in each link of grain drying, and combined with the farm's electricity consumption characteristics and production scale, formulated exclusive energy-saving service programs with a "one point, one policy" approach to help the farm reduce electricity costs. "The energy-saving program tailored by the power supply department has helped us save a lot of costs," said Li Jiyang (李继阳), head of the drying tower in the first management area of the 852 Farm (八五二农场).
This year, State Grid Heilongjiang Electric Power (国网黑龙江电力) has implemented the rural power grid consolidation and upgrading project to a high standard, building and renovating 6,600 kilometers of lines, and newly expanding and renovating 320,000 kVA of substation capacity, continuously injecting electric power into agricultural development.
Return to TopIn the era of deep integration between the digital economy and the real economy, Joysense (Suzhou) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (九识（苏州）智能科技有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Joysense Intelligent") is writing a new chapter in the development of intelligent logistics with independent innovation. Joysense Intelligent is an innovative enterprise focusing on the research and development of autonomous driving technology. Through full-stack self-developed technology, it helps reshape the new landscape of the modern logistics industry and injects more new impetus into promoting the high-quality development of China's intelligent manufacturing.
Technical Innovation: Full-stack Self-development Breaks Bottlenecks, Creating Efficient Logistics Solutions
Joysense Intelligent focuses on the full-stack self-development of unmanned logistics vehicle technology, and is committed to providing scalable and low-cost transportation capacity and unmanned transportation services for urban distribution logistics scenarios.
In the logistics industry, problems such as low efficiency, high human dependence, and information silos have long restricted the development of the industry. The founder of Joysense Intelligent led the team to go deep into the front line of logistics, experience the daily work of couriers, deeply understand the pain points of the industry, and found that the logistics industry has problems such as high manual distribution costs, limited efficiency, and difficulty in recruiting workers. Based on this, the Joysense Intelligent team decided to focus on unmanned logistics vehicle technology to create intelligent logistics solutions that meet the needs of B-end customers.
In order to achieve this goal, Joysense Intelligent insists on full-stack self-development and has built three major technology platforms: intelligence, vehicle, and electrification, to ensure the high reliability and adaptability of products in complex urban distribution scenarios. In 2023, Joysense Intelligent innovatively launched the RoboVan (unmanned freight vehicle) with a cargo box volume of more than 5 cubic meters—the Z5 series of urban distribution unmanned logistics vehicles, and continued to optimize and iterate it in real operating scenarios. At present, Joysense Intelligent's Z, E, and L series RoboVans have achieved stable operation in 32 provinces, helping customers reduce operating costs by more than 60%. Through technological innovation, Joysense Intelligent is effectively solving the pain points of the traditional logistics industry and providing intelligent solutions for the transformation and upgrading of the logistics industry.
Scenario Implementation: Empowering the Industry to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency, Practicing Green and Low-Carbon Development
Driven by technological innovation, Joysense Intelligent has deeply integrated unmanned logistics vehicle solutions into the logistics industry chain, and has achieved large-scale applications in express delivery, supermarkets, agricultural products, and pharmaceutical distribution in more than 300 cities. At present, the company's L4 autonomous vehicle fleet has exceeded 10,000 vehicles, and the scale of customer purchases is gradually expanding from the initial pilot application to dozens of vehicles, demonstrating the market's recognition of Joysense Intelligent's unmanned vehicle products. On October 10, China Post Express Logistics Co., Ltd. (中国邮政速递物流股份有限公司) released the list of winning candidates for the largest unmanned freight product procurement project in the world—the 2025 Unmanned Vehicle Leasing Centralized Procurement Project. Joysense Intelligent was selected for all packages with the first candidate in 4 bidding packages and the second candidate in 4 bidding packages, which not only reflects Joysense Intelligent's comprehensive strength and reliability, but also marks that Joysense Intelligent's unmanned delivery service has steadily moved from pilot exploration to the stage of large-scale application.
In remote areas such as the Liangshan Mountains (大凉山) in Sichuan (四川), agricultural and pastoral areas in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), and Longnan (陇南) in Gansu (甘肃), Joysense Intelligent's unmanned logistics vehicle technology is breaking through the technical and scenario limitations of traditional logistics, allowing the achievements of technological innovation to benefit more groups. By building an intelligent logistics and distribution network, enterprises not only improve operating efficiency, but also promote the green transformation of the industry with electrification technology. As of the end of November, Joysense Intelligent's unmanned logistics vehicles have accumulated more than 60 million kilometers of operation, providing an innovative practical example for the sustainable development of the logistics industry.
This virtuous circle of "technological innovation—commercial implementation—social value" not only demonstrates the company's commercial wisdom, but also demonstrates the social responsibility of technology companies. Joysense Intelligent is proving with practical actions that unmanned logistics vehicle technology is not only an efficiency tool, but also an important force for promoting industry change and serving people's livelihood needs.
Global Layout: Accelerating the Overseas Implementation of Technology and Promoting the Formulation of Industry Standards
Joysense Intelligent has not only made breakthroughs in the domestic market, but is also accelerating the implementation of technology globally. Joysense Intelligent has obtained an unmanned logistics vehicle license in Singapore and has been invited to participate in the revision of the TR-68 autonomous driving specification technical standard as a working group of the Singapore Standards Committee, helping the industry develop in a standardized manner.
In the United Arab Emirates (阿联酋), Joysense Intelligent has reached a cooperation agreement with Emirates Post Group (阿联酋邮政集团) to jointly establish a joint venture focusing on L4 unmanned logistics vehicle services, and the business will gradually cover the Middle East in the future. In addition, Joysense Intelligent has performed well in global technology competitions such as the DHL Fast Forward Challenge 2025 and the Dubai World Autonomous Transportation Challenge, and has reached cooperation with DHL and Dubai South to jointly promote overseas unmanned logistics vehicle distribution pilot projects.
Standing at a new starting point, Joysense Intelligent will continue to uphold the corporate development philosophy of "technology for the people and technology for good," drive development with innovation, and guide development with demand, and promote the application of autonomous driving in a wider range of fields and at a deeper level. Joysense Intelligent will use its own development practice to interpret the profound connotation of "science and technology is the primary productive force," and demonstrate the innovative breakthroughs and responsibility of Chinese technology companies in the new era. In the future, Joysense Intelligent will continue to hold the pen of independent innovation, depict a new picture of intelligent logistics development, and contribute wisdom and strength to accelerating the realization of high-quality development and building a strong country in science and technology.
Data source: Joysense (Suzhou) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (九识（苏州）智能科技有限公司)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姜 宣
Currently, terrorist and extremist forces and transnational criminal groups in West Africa and the Sahel region are strengthening their collusion, engaging in rampant activities, and the security situation is becoming increasingly severe.
According to a statement issued by the Nigerian military a few days ago, the Nigerian army recently successfully repelled an attack by the extremist group "Islamic State West Africa Province" in Borno State (博尔诺州) in the northeast and killed at least 15 terrorists. Since the beginning of this year, extremist organizations such as "Islamic State West Africa Province" and "Boko Haram" have launched more than 300 attacks in Nigeria (尼日利亚) and have repeatedly launched joint attacks on Chad (乍得). The governments of the two countries have taken counterattacks against this, reducing the area controlled by the "Islamic State West Africa Province" to the Lake Chad Basin (乍得湖盆地), mainly located at the junction of Nigeria, Chad, and Niger (尼日尔). At present, extremist organizations and government forces have entered a new round of confrontation.
Nigeria, Chad, and Niger all belong to West Africa and the Sahel region. The Sahel region is a narrow transition zone between the Sahara Desert (撒哈拉沙漠) and the Sudanese savanna in Africa, extending approximately 3,800 kilometers east-west, covering parts of 10 countries: Senegal (塞内加尔), Mauritania (毛里塔尼亚), Mali (马里), Burkina Faso (布基纳法索), Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan (苏丹), South Sudan (南苏丹), and Eritrea (厄立特里亚). According to the "2025 Global Terrorism Index" released by the Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace, in 2024, 5 of the 10 countries most affected by terrorism are located in West Africa and the Sahel region. The number of terrorist attacks in the region last year accounted for approximately 19% of the global total, and terrorism-related deaths accounted for 51%. Since 2019, terrorism-related deaths in the region have increased tenfold.
Nigerian international affairs expert Osoke (奥索克) believes that the government forces of West African and Sahel countries have obvious advantages in terms of weapons and equipment, but extremist organizations such as "Boko Haram" and "Islamic State West Africa Province" are using new weapons and guerrilla warfare tactics, and the methods of launching terrorist attacks are becoming increasingly diverse. These organizations also recruit people in poor mountainous areas. Many people are forced to join extremist organizations either because of poverty or coercion.
Faced with an increasingly complex and severe counter-terrorism situation, West African and Sahel countries are committed to coordinated counter-terrorism operations and have achieved certain results. From March 2024 to July 2025, Nigeria cooperated with Niger and Chad to carry out the "Sahel Shield" operation, increasing efforts to combat extremist organizations, killing more than 1,200 terrorists, including more than 80 senior leaders, clearing 37 camps, and reducing the number of kidnapping cases on the borders of the three countries by 40%. In August of this year, the Economic Community of West African States (西非国家经济共同体) announced that it would launch the deployment of a 260,000-strong counter-terrorism force in West Africa and the Sahel region, with an annual budget of US$2.5 billion, and promised to deploy 1,650 military personnel first in 2026.
Osoke said that West African and Sahel countries have realized the importance of strengthening their own security forces. Some countries in the region are gradually improving their counter-terrorism capabilities by introducing and using high-tech equipment. "Only when countries in the region establish professional, efficient, and well-equipped security forces can they effectively combat terrorist forces." In addition, Nigeria has launched the "Peace Corridor" plan, which aims to educate extremists to leave relevant organizations. Burkina Faso has implemented the "Oasis Plan" to provide surrendered militants with industrial skills training such as breeding.
"Counter-terrorism is not just a solo operation in West Africa and the Sahel region. At the AU level, resources can be integrated by further forming counter-terrorism forces, sharing intelligence, and conducting military exercises to improve counter-terrorism combat capabilities and efficiency, so as to more effectively combat extremist organizations and maintain regional security and stability." Osoke believes that promoting regional countries to accelerate economic construction and reduce poverty can stabilize the regional situation in the long run.
(This newspaper, Abuja (阿布贾), December 3)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Tokyo, December 3rd (Reporters Chen Ze'an (陈泽安) and Yang Zhixiang (杨智翔)) A group of Japanese Diet members and scholars gathered at the House of Councillors Members' Office Building in Tokyo on the evening of the 2nd, demanding that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) retract her erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan.
The theme of the gathering was "Demanding Prime Minister Takaichi retract her remarks regarding a 'state of existential crisis' and return to the starting point of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China." Former Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs official, Takashi Sunazaki (孙崎享), pointed out that Takaichi's remarks damaged the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Communiqué. Kumiko Habu (羽场久美子), Professor Emeritus at Aoyama Gakuin University (青山学院大学), stated that Takaichi's remarks regarding Taiwan are extremely dangerous, clearly violate Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, and also violate international law.
Japanese Senator Saya Takara (高良沙哉) stated that Takaichi should retract her related remarks and use this action as a starting point to solidly build Japan-China relations and alleviate tensions.
The gathering put forward an initiative to "Demand Takaichi retract her related remarks, return to the starting point of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, and promote the development of friendly relations between Japan and China," which received the full support of dozens of participants. The initiative stated that Takaichi's remarks seriously damaged the foundation of Japan-China relations since the normalization of diplomatic relations and Japan's national interests, and that the Taiwan issue is entirely China's internal affair. The initiative called on Japan to adhere to the four political documents reached between Japan and China and adhere to the One China principle.
Return to TopWashington, December 3 (Reported by Li Zhiwei (李志伟)) -- United Nations News: A report on artificial intelligence released on the 2nd by the United Nations Development Programme's Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific stated that due to the vastly different development foundations of various countries, a lack of effective management of artificial intelligence could widen the gap between countries, thereby exacerbating inequality between nations.
The report stated that although artificial intelligence has opened up new paths for development, countries have vastly different starting conditions, leading to completely different situations when seizing opportunities and managing risks. Without strong policy intervention, these gaps may continue to widen, thereby reversing the long-term trend of gradually narrowing development gaps.
The report pointed out that over the past half-century, many low-income countries have gradually narrowed the gap with high-income countries through progress in technology, trade, and development. However, without prudent and inclusive policy choices, artificial intelligence may lead to the loss of these development achievements.
The report stated that the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 55% of the world's population, is at the heart of the artificial intelligence transformation. The region is home to more than half of the world's artificial intelligence users, and the momentum of innovation continues to increase. However, there are significant gaps in the level of digital development among Asia-Pacific countries. Strengthening digital capacity building is essential, as it relates to whether countries can universally benefit from the development opportunities brought about by artificial intelligence.
The report believes that factors such as weak infrastructure, a shortage of professional talent, limited computing power, and a lack of governance capabilities not only limit the potential of artificial intelligence but may also amplify the risks it brings, including job losses and the indirect impact of high-energy-consuming artificial intelligence systems leading to increased global energy and water resource demands.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郭梓云
Recently, the ruling coalition in Germany, composed of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), reached a consensus on reforms in three key areas: building a new basic social security system, optimizing the pension system, and upgrading transportation infrastructure. These measures aim to help the German economy escape its predicament as soon as possible.
In terms of social welfare, Germany's citizen's allowance will be replaced by a new "basic security allowance." The original intention of the citizen's allowance system was to provide support for the country's long-term unemployed and those in need of assistance, but in practice, it has been abused. Germany will significantly tighten the rules for receiving allowances through this reform and more strictly regulate the distribution process.
In terms of pension reform, the German Federal Government will introduce an "active pension" system, stipulating that elderly people who have reached the statutory retirement age but still choose to continue working can enjoy a tax-free income of up to 2,000 euros per month. This preferential policy is initially planned to officially take effect on January 1 next year.
In terms of transportation infrastructure, the German Federal Government plans to allocate approximately 3 billion euros to support the electric vehicle purchase subsidy program before 2029. The government will also allocate an additional 3 billion euros for transportation infrastructure construction, including roads and railways.
Faced with challenges such as high energy prices, manufacturing recession, and unfavorable external environment, the German economy has contracted for two consecutive years. A joint economic forecast report recently released by five major economic research institutions, including the German Institute for Economic Research, the Ifo Institute for Economic Research (慕尼黑经济研究所), the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (基尔世界经济研究所), the Halle Institute for Economic Research (哈雷经济研究所), and the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research (莱布尼茨经济研究所), believes that the German economy faces greater downside risks. The report analyzes that the US tariff increase has had a serious impact on the global economy, international market demand for German goods has weakened, and exports are unlikely to become a driving force for German economic recovery.
A report from the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research shows that the output of Germany's energy-intensive industries is declining, with output in the spring of 2025 nearly 20% lower than the level in 2022. A survey by the Allensbach Institute (阿伦斯巴赫研究所), a polling organization, shows that 83% of the surveyed companies believe that business development plans in the coming months have become more difficult; 63% of companies are postponing investment or planning to postpone investment.
Currently, the German economy is gradually emerging from its trough, but it urgently needs to implement more measures to consolidate its recovery momentum. After seasonal and working-day adjustments, Germany's industrial output in September increased by 1.3% month-on-month, which is an improvement compared to August. A statement from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (德国联邦经济和能源部) stated that the rebound in industrial output in September was mainly affected by fluctuations in the automotive industry and cannot be regarded as a fundamental sign of recovery in German industry. A report from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy predicts that German private consumption will rebound again, construction investment is slowly recovering, and the labor market will also improve next year. At present, the expectations of major German companies for the future have gradually improved, and they hope that the government's plan to increase spending next year can improve infrastructure and drive industrial development in the long run.
The German government's latest autumn economic forecast report believes that the German economy is expected to achieve moderate growth of 0.2% in 2025, and the economic recovery momentum will begin to strengthen from the end of this year to the beginning of next year, and the economic growth rate is expected to reach 1.3% in 2026. German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katharina Reiche (卡特琳娜·赖歇), said that in the next few years, the German economy will largely rely on high government spending to get out of the trough, including fiscal stimulus measures such as special infrastructure funds and defense investment, but the premise is that structural reforms must be promoted and implemented. Heiner Herkenhoff (海纳·赫肯霍夫), General Manager of the Association of German Banks (德国银行业协会), also believes that reforms must be resolutely and comprehensively promoted to effectively improve Germany's economic growth and investment conditions.
(Reported from Berlin (柏林) on December 3 by this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, New York, December 1st (Reporter Liu Yanan (刘亚南)) A survey report released by the Institute for Supply Management (供应管理学会) on the 1st showed that, affected by tariff policies and the federal government "shutdown" and other factors, U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the ninth consecutive month in November.
The report showed that the U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in November fell from 48.7 in October to 48.2, lower than the market expectation of 49. Among the five sub-indices that make up the index, new orders, employment, and inventory were in the contraction range. In November, 4 of the surveyed industries experienced growth, and 11 industries experienced contraction.
Susan Spence (苏珊·斯彭斯), chair of the Manufacturing Business Survey Committee under the Institute for Supply Management (供应管理学会), said that affected by the decline in supply delivery, new orders, and employment, the contraction rate of U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated in November. Among the six largest manufacturing industries, computers and electronic products, food, and machinery industries achieved expansion.
The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index is a barometer for measuring the comprehensive development of U.S. manufacturing. The index uses 50 as a critical point. A value higher than 50 indicates that manufacturing is in an expansion state, and a value lower than 50 indicates that manufacturing is in a contraction state.
The U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index briefly rebounded to an expansion range slightly above 50 in January and February of this year, after being in a contraction range for 26 consecutive months.
Return to TopOn November 30th, the 2025 Qianhai (前海)·Bao'an (宝安) "Baojing Chuangxiang" Scene Connection Conference was held in Bao'an District (宝安区), Shenzhen (深圳市), Guangdong Province (广东省). The conference released over 500 scene opportunities, attracting more than 760 companies, with intended transaction amounts exceeding 10 billion yuan.
This event actively responds to the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Cultivation and Opening of Scenarios to Promote the Large-Scale Application of New Scenarios" and is one of the special actions of "Linghang Scenarios·Yuejin Future" in Guangdong Province (广东省) to empower new quality productive forces through scenarios, focusing on showcasing Bao'an's (宝安) phased achievements in building a "benchmark city for full-area scenario opening."
Change of Thinking: Providing Both Preferences and Opportunities
As a major industrial district in Shenzhen (深圳市), Bao'an (宝安) has nearly 560,000 enterprises, including approximately 5,600 manufacturing enterprises above designated size, covering 31 major categories of manufacturing, and has formed five hundred-billion-level industrial clusters such as intelligent terminals and ultra-high-definition video displays.
Facing the era's challenge of cultivating new quality productive forces, and promoting the continuous "renewal" of the vast industrial clusters, Bao'an (宝安) proactively uses scenarios as a bridge to connect technology and industry, and to connect research and development with the market.
In April of this year, Bao'an District (宝安区) released a work framework for building a "benchmark city for full-area scenario opening," proposing to open up more than 100 innovative application scenarios, release more than 1,000 new technologies, new products, and new solutions, and leverage application amounts exceeding 100 billion yuan, marking a shift in development thinking from traditional "giving preferences" to "both preferences and opportunities": continuing to provide high-quality policies and services, and also "giving opportunities" through open scenarios to activate the innovation vitality of the entire society.
Focusing on the three major areas of low-altitude applications, intelligent manufacturing, and smart cities, Bao'an (宝安) is fully building an inclusive environment that encourages "early adoption and early trials," vigorously supporting the first trial and first use of new technologies, attracting the first release and first showcase of new products, and exploring a "Bao'an Path" driven by open scenarios to develop new quality productive forces.
Today, Bao'an District's (宝安区) nearly 400 square kilometers of land area, 175 square kilometers of sea area, and 5.6 million actual managed population constitute a "super test field" with diverse needs. From intelligent scheduling of ports to autonomous driving in urban areas, from low-altitude logistics distribution to full-area data intelligence, Bao'an's (宝安) real and complex needs and environment provide an indispensable refining stage for cutting-edge technologies.
Change of Method: Releasing Resources and Connecting Supply and Demand
Many new technologies and new products often find it difficult to achieve large-scale application in the early stages of market launch due to the lack of "first-use scenarios." Bao'an's (宝安) scenario opening is not only about releasing resources, but also about playing a role through "building an ecosystem."
The scene opportunities and scene capabilities released at the connection conference are like precise "innovation navigation maps": 288 government-led scenarios, covering social governance, people's livelihood services, and industry applications; 220 enterprise application scenarios, focusing on advantageous industries such as intelligent terminals, semiconductors and integrated circuits, and intelligent connected vehicles.
The "list-style" transparent connection of needs and capabilities allows the government's role to shift from "manager" to ecosystem "architect." Bao'an (宝安) is building "three major normalized connection platforms": weekly financing and scenario connection meetings, bi-weekly space connection meetings, accurately addressing the three major pain points of enterprises: funds, scenarios, and space, and building a support network covering the entire innovation cycle.
Zhao Wei (兆威) Electromechanical's "Nimble Hand" is conducting actual measurement and verification at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (深圳宝安国际机场), improving sorting efficiency by 42%. The government plays the role of "scenario planner" in this process, both helping the airport's intelligent upgrade and promoting enterprises to overcome industrialization difficulties, forming a virtuous cycle of "scenario incubating technology, technology promoting industry, and industry feeding back scenarios."
In the past three years, Bao'an (宝安) has held more than 640 various connection activities, attracting tens of thousands of enterprises to participate, promoting procurement transaction amounts exceeding 20 billion yuan, and continuously injecting surging vitality into regional innovation.
Change of City: Both an Application Field and a Happy Place
In promoting scenario opening, Bao'an District (宝安区) always adheres to a people-centered approach, using specific people's livelihood scenarios as a fulcrum to systematically improve urban functions.
Here, the logical starting point and ultimate destination of scenario innovation both point directly to "people's needs." From the "Bao Yi Digital Intelligence" large model benefiting nearly 5 million residents, to intelligent care equipment protecting the safety of elderly people living alone, to smart education platforms promoting inter-school resource sharing, the application of each technology accurately responds to specific people's livelihood concerns.
Through scenario opening, Bao'an (宝安) is reshaping the relationship between technology, city, and life. Technology integrates into the urban fabric and serves daily life, and the city also transforms from a passive "application field" for accepting technology into a "happy place" that actively guides the direction of innovation and co-creates a better life. The deep integration of "industry, city, and people" transforms technological progress into a sense of gain, happiness, and security that citizens can feel, know, and access.
Taking scenario innovation as a strategic fulcrum, Bao'an (宝安) is opening up a new situation for high-quality development. A modern urban landscape with the distinct characteristics of "newer quality industries, trendier consumption, smarter cities, warmer people's livelihoods, and greener ecology" is slowly unfolding on the coast of the South China Sea.
This profound transformation based on practice and systematically promoted fully proves that scenario innovation is not only a "golden key" to stimulating market vitality, but also a "strong engine" to promote high-quality development. Bao'an (宝安) is providing replicable and scalable practical experience for the transformation and development of other urban areas.
Data source: Publicity Department of the CPC Shenzhen Bao'an District Committee (中共深圳市宝安区委宣传部)
Shenzhen Bao'an District Development and Reform Bureau (深圳市宝安区发展和改革局)
Shenzhen Bao'an District Enterprise Service Center (深圳市宝安区企业服务中心)
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Return to TopThe Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed "building a modern industrial system and consolidating and strengthening the foundation of the real economy." As a large state-owned commercial bank, the Bank of China (中国银行) always bears in mind the "major responsibilities of the country" and adheres to resonating with national development. It is anchored to the goal of serving the real economy and continues to inject strong impetus into building a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as its backbone.
Consolidating the Foundation: Helping the Transformation and Upgrading of Traditional Industries
Traditional industries are an important part of China's national economy. The Bank of China (中国银行) continues to increase resource investment, optimize financial services, and promote the development of traditional industries towards high-end, intelligent, and green directions. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, the balance of Bank of China's (中国银行) loans to advanced manufacturing in traditional industries was nearly 600 billion yuan, and the balance of loans to high-tech manufacturing was nearly 700 billion yuan.
The Bank of China (中国银行) actively implements the large-scale equipment renewal policy, introduces special action plans, and continues to increase financial support for equipment renewal projects in key areas. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, the total amount of equipment renewal projects signed by the entire bank exceeded 350 billion yuan, and the loan disbursement exceeded 130 billion yuan, actively supporting the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries.
In order to help the petrochemical industry "reduce oil and increase chemicals," the Bank of China (中国银行) linked its head office and branches, opened green channels, accelerated project approval, and vigorously supported a number of large-scale oil and petrochemical technology transformation and upgrading projects of central enterprises. In Jiangxi (江西), the Bank of China (中国银行) took technological finance as a starting point to provide precise support to a large industrial enterprise in Jiujiang (九江), successfully issuing the first fixed asset loan for equipment renewal, opening a new situation of credit cooperation with the branches of central enterprises in Gan (赣), and helping the enterprise upgrade from a "fuel-based enterprise" to a "refining and chemical integration enterprise."
At the same time, the Bank of China (中国银行) gives full play to its global service advantages and actively promotes oil companies to "go global." Taking Jerry Group (杰瑞集团), a petroleum equipment manufacturing enterprise, as an example, the enterprise needs to open letters of guarantee in minority languages and currencies in overseas contracted projects. After learning about this situation, the Bank of China (中国银行) responded quickly and customized guarantee services for the enterprise, providing key support for the smooth progress of the project.
In serving the transformation of electronic information enterprises, the Bank of China (中国银行) seized the opportunity of the high-end transformation of a leading electronic information industry enterprise, and successfully organized a syndicated loan project for the enterprise as the lead bank and realized the disbursement by establishing a working group, customizing service plans, and opening a green channel for credit approval, helping the enterprise build an industry-leading production base and injecting financial impetus into the local creation of an advanced manufacturing industry cluster.
In the process of helping the development of traditional industries, finance can not only "infuse blood" but also "build bridges." The Bank of China (中国银行) continues to deepen cooperation with government departments, and continues to strengthen coordination with industry associations and key supply chain enterprises to help the development of the industrial chain. The Guangdong Branch (广东省分行) of the Bank of China (中国银行) created the "Bank of China Benefits Manufacturing" service platform and held special events, linking the government, chain owner enterprises, industrial park management committees, industry associations and other parties to provide "government-bank-chain-park-association" multi-party support for manufacturing enterprises, and promote the upgrading of the industrial base and the modernization of the industrial chain.
Cultivating New Breakthroughs: Supporting the Development and Growth of Emerging Industries
The Bank of China (中国银行) focuses on the requirement of "promoting the integrated cluster development of strategic emerging industries," implements classified policies for different fields, actively helps the development and growth of strategic emerging industries such as the new generation of information technology and high-end equipment manufacturing, and actively deploys emerging tracks such as integrated circuits, biotechnology, and aerospace through financial asset investment companies (AIC) equity direct investment and science and technology mother funds. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, the balance of Bank of China's (中国银行) strategic emerging industry loans exceeded 3 trillion yuan, and the proportion of strategic emerging industry loans in various loans continued to increase, and the credit structure continued to be optimized towards "new."
In the field of commercial aerospace, the Bank of China (中国银行) supports the technological breakthroughs and business development of LandSpace (蓝箭航天) through the "investment-loan linkage" model, providing it with all-round and multi-level financial support. At present, LandSpace (蓝箭航天) has achieved key technological breakthroughs in the field of liquid oxygen methane engines and has entered the first echelon of world power research and development.
In the field of low-altitude economy, the Bank of China (中国银行) tailored a full-cycle financial support plan for the AVIC General Aircraft AG600 "Kunlong" (中航通飞AG600“鲲龙”) aircraft project, which has a long research and development cycle and concentrated capital needs, and accurately matched the project construction needs. At present, the AG600 "Kunlong" (AG600“鲲龙”) aircraft has successfully obtained the production license from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (中国民航局), accelerating its entry into a new stage of market-oriented application.
In the semiconductor field, in order to support Jiangxi Zhaochi Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (江西兆驰半导体有限公司), the Bank of China (中国银行) formed a working group to customize a financial service plan for the enterprise, providing all-round high-quality products and services in deposit, credit, capital transaction and personal finance, and contributing financial strength to the construction of the semiconductor light-emitting material and device product research and development testing and achievement transformation test platform project.
Strengthening the Foundation and Empowering: Helping to Build a Modern Infrastructure System
For a long time, the Bank of China (中国银行) has given full play to its comprehensive business advantages and global service network, and helped to build an intensive, efficient, economical, applicable, intelligent, green, safe and reliable modern infrastructure system with innovative financial services.
In the field of major cross-regional infrastructure construction, the Bank of China (中国银行) has deeply participated in the infrastructure interconnection of key regions such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) and the Yangtze River Delta (长三角). By forming a professional service team and innovating the use of diversified financial instruments such as syndicated loans, project financing, and financial leasing, it provides full-process and customized financial services for key projects. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, the balance of Bank of China's (中国银行) loans in the infrastructure field exceeded 4.5 trillion yuan, of which the balance of loans for major transportation infrastructure exceeded 1.8 trillion yuan.
The Bank of China (中国银行) earnestly serves the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区). From the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥), the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge (深中通道), and the Shiziyang Tunnel (狮子洋通道) to the Shenzhen-Jiangmen Railway (深江铁路), the Guangzhou-Shantou High-speed Railway (广汕高铁), and the Nansha Port (南沙港) and other key transportation hubs, all have received financial support from the Bank of China (中国银行). Among them, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge (深中通道) connects Shenzhen (深圳) in the east and Zhongshan (中山) in the west, and is one of the most difficult cross-sea cluster projects in the world. As the joint lead bank, the Bank of China (中国银行) innovatively designed a multi-level syndicated financing structure, coordinated syndicated loans, and provided financial guarantee for the project. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, the credit balance provided by the Bank of China (中国银行) for key projects in the fields of electricity, water conservancy, and transportation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) exceeded 400 billion yuan.
In addition, the Bank of China (中国银行) also actively gives play to its cross-border financial advantages to promote Chinese enterprises to undertake major overseas infrastructure projects. In 2023, the Bank of China (Mexico) Limited (中国银行（墨西哥）有限公司) linked up with the Panama Branch of the Bank of China (中国银行巴拿马分行) to provide more than 1 billion yuan of RMB financing support for a light rail project undertaken by a Chinese high-end manufacturing enterprise in Mexico in the offshore RMB market, and exchanged it into Mexican pesos for successful disbursement. By supporting Chinese high-end manufacturing to "go global," it helped the sound development of RMB business in the Mexican market.
The Bank of China (中国银行) always adheres to the political and people-oriented nature of financial work, integrates its own development into serving the construction of a modern industrial system, and strives to do a good job in the "five major articles" of finance. Standing at a new historical starting point, the Bank of China (中国银行) will adhere to the principle of taking action first and striving for the lead, and contribute financial strength to accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system and achieving high-quality economic development with more high-quality financial services, more innovative financial products, and a more efficient financial service system.
Data source: Bank of China (中国银行)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 璁
"The suggestion I made was actually incorporated into the legislation!"
Zhang Tao (张弢), a representative of the Shenzhen (深圳市) Municipal People's Congress in Guangdong (广东省), previously leveraged his expertise as a lawyer during the legislative consultation phase of the Private Economy Promotion Law. Through the Futian (福田) grassroots legislative contact point of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, he proposed suggestions such as establishing and improving a complaint and reporting mechanism for illegal administrative law enforcement and strengthening the role of industry associations and chambers of commerce. These suggestions have all been reflected in the law officially promulgated this year.
In December 2024, the Standing Committee of the Futian (福田) District People's Congress was designated as a grassroots legislative contact point of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress, becoming the first "national-level" grassroots legislative contact point in a special economic zone city in the country.
In recent years, Shenzhen (深圳) has constructed a "national-level—provincial-level—municipal-level" three-tiered legislative contact point work network, facilitating the expression and reflection of public opinion in a manner tailored to local conditions. This provides professional and pragmatic intellectual support for legislation in key areas, emerging areas, and foreign-related areas. This legislative "through train" at the doorstep of the masses embeds "down-to-earth" legislative wisdom into the city's development.
Synchronized with Industrial Development: Listening to the Voices of Enterprises, Directly Addressing Development "Pain Points"
Nanshan (南山) District in Shenzhen (深圳市) is home to a cluster of high-tech enterprises. Focusing on the development "pain points" of the artificial intelligence industry, Wang Yanmei (王艳梅), a representative of the Shenzhen (深圳市) Municipal People's Congress, has conducted extensive legislative research over the past two years.
"The entire industry is crying out for 'data thirst'," Wang Yanmei (王艳梅) discovered that the training of artificial intelligence requires massive amounts of data "feeding," but data privacy issues and data barriers are restricting the development and application of artificial intelligence technology.
How can we both implement data security and personal information protection, and achieve data opening and utilization? "We now have the *Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Artificial Intelligence Industry Promotion Regulations* (深圳经济特区人工智能产业促进条例), but the development of artificial intelligence also requires overall planning." Wang Yanmei (王艳梅) then compiled the results of her research into legislative suggestions and submitted them to the province through the grassroots legislative contact point.
The Standing Committee of the Nanshan (南山) District People's Congress is a grassroots legislative contact point established by the Standing Committee of the Guangdong (广东省) Provincial People's Congress. In recent years, this legislative "through train" has combined its own characteristics to assist legislation in emerging industries, especially utilizing the artificial intelligence industry contact point and the semiconductor industry contact point to actively reflect the legislative needs of enterprises and propose forward-looking and leading legislative project suggestions.
"Our suggestions on encouraging and supporting enterprises to carry out technological innovation and implementing a fair competition review system have been adopted by the *Guangdong Provincial Manufacturing High-Quality Development Promotion Regulations* (广东省制造业高质量发展促进条例), and the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Provincial People's Congress has specifically sent a certificate of adoption for this purpose," said the relevant person in charge of the Standing Committee of the Nanshan (南山) District People's Congress.
Currently, many legislative contact points in Shenzhen (深圳) combine the industrial base of their jurisdictions and adopt forms such as integrated co-construction and joint research to provide professional support for their work.
This year, the *Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Development Promotion Regulations (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)* (深圳经济特区中小企业发展促进条例（征求意见稿）) is again soliciting a new round of legislative opinions. "Longhua (龙华) Street in Longhua (龙华) District has a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises, which are highly representative and have concentrated demands." Zhong Caixia (钟彩霞), a representative of the Longhua (龙华) District People's Congress in Shenzhen (深圳市), serves as the deputy convener of the Songhe (松和) Community Assistance Legislative Contact Point in Longhua (龙华) Street. She said that research must be thorough and "face-to-face" with small and medium-sized enterprises.
"No preconceived answers, no avoidance of contradictions, no simplification of demands." Zhong Caixia (钟彩霞) cited an example, saying that when the regulations were revised and comments were solicited last year, the contact point conducted a questionnaire survey to understand issues such as the credit costs of small and medium-sized enterprises. At first, some enterprises had concerns, but seeing that this research was not a **走过场** (zǒu guò chǎng - "go through the motions," to do something perfunctorily or superficially), the attitude of the enterprises changed from passive response to active outpouring. They calculated cost accounts and talked about financing difficulties one by one. Finally, the contact point extracted 9 legislative suggestions from the 65 suggestions of the enterprises and submitted them to the relevant departments.
"'Legislation + Industry + Contact Point' provides wisdom from the grassroots for the improvement of regulations, making legislation more in line with actual needs," said Zhong Caixia (钟彩霞).
Connecting with International Rules: Taking the Lead in Exploring Institutional Opening-up
Futian (福田) District has the Shenzhen (深圳) Park of the Hetao (河套) Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone within its jurisdiction, which is only a river away from the Northern Metropolis of Hong Kong (香港) under construction. Liu Junqiu (刘骏秋), the head of the quantum limit sensing direction of the Shenzhen (深圳) International Quantum Research Institute, is also a representative of the liaison unit of the Hetao (河套) Fubao (福保) Legislative Contact Point. Liu Junqiu (刘骏秋) plans to rely on the Hetao (河套) "one-hour scientific research industry circle" to focus on the precise connection between universities and research institutes in Shenzhen (深圳) and Hong Kong (香港), international innovation resources, and the industrial chain in the Greater Bay Area, and solve problems such as "patent mines sleeping," "cross-border transformation obstruction," and "insufficient industry-university-research collaboration."
"We must not only do scientific research, but also understand the law." Liu Junqiu (刘骏秋) said that he is currently investigating the rules "blockages" and "stuck points" faced by the science and technology innovation industry in the Hetao (河套) Shenzhen (深圳) Park in cross-border research and development, data flow, and intellectual property protection, and is committed to transforming them into high-quality legislative suggestions to promote the coordinated progress of science and technology and law.
In recent years, Shenzhen (深圳) has focused on strengthening foreign-related legislation, giving full play to the role of grassroots legislative contact points in foreign-related legislation, and taking the lead in exploring institutional opening-up and promoting the connection of rules and the docking of mechanisms.
The relevant person in charge of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen (深圳市) Municipal People's Congress stated that in the process of soliciting opinions on regulations and projects such as the Foreign Investment Regulations and the Qianhai (前海) Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone Investor Protection Regulations, the legislative contact points collected feedback on opinions connected with international rules through organizing legislative symposiums and questionnaire surveys, making the legislative content more in line with international common rules and the expectations of business entities.
In the Futian (福田) grassroots legislative contact point, there is a foreign-related legislative "information staff team," mainly composed of people with work experience in foreign-funded enterprises or study abroad experience, as well as Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门), and foreign residents. In this year's work of soliciting relevant legislative opinions, foreign-related information officers collected opinions and suggestions on the protection of the overseas interests of private entrepreneurs through online and offline methods.
"Relying on location advantages, widely gathering legislative public opinion." Ma Hong (马宏), the person in charge of the Futian (福田) grassroots legislative contact point, said that in the future, the contact point will further expand the foreign-related legislative information officer team, focusing on rule connection and international system innovation, and widely solicit legislative suggestions and needs from Shenzhen (深圳) and Hong Kong (香港) residents and foreign-funded enterprises.
Integrating with Grassroots Governance: Continuously Expanding the Service Radius and Practical Dimension of Contact Points
In a survey by Peng Guandong (彭冠东), a representative of the Longhua (龙华) District People's Congress, a resident of a community pointed to a car covered in dust and said to him: "This car has been parked here for 4 years and has not moved. The property management has always said that they can't manage it. Is there really no way?"
Longhua (龙华) District has a high population density and a large number of cars. Parking spaces are already tight, and the existence of "zombie cars" further exacerbates the "parking difficulty" problem. In order to solve this long-standing problem, several representatives of the grassroots legislative contact point in Minzhi (民治) Street, Longhua (龙华) District, began to conduct research non-stop.
How are "zombie cars" defined? What difficulties are faced in the law enforcement process? Peng Guandong (彭冠东) went into residential communities and urban villages to collect the demands of the masses, and also went to front-line departments to understand the obstacles in grassroots law enforcement. Finally, he formed a report entitled *Law Enforcement Obstacles and Legislative Suggestions for the Governance of "Zombie Cars"* and submitted it to the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen (深圳市) Municipal People's Congress as a reference for relevant legislation on motor vehicle parking management.
"In recent years, we have integrated the work of contact points with the performance of duties by people's congress representatives and the central work of the region, and continuously expanded the service radius and practical dimension of contact points." The relevant person in charge of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen (深圳市) Municipal People's Congress stated that in specific practice, each contact point combines regional realities to explore characteristic paths, extending legislative solicitation to legal publicity, post-legislative evaluation, and normative document filing review, while collecting opinions and suggestions from residents, enterprises, social organizations, and other parties on grassroots governance.
In Shenzhen (深圳), the Luozu (罗租) Community Legislative Contact Point in Shiyan (石岩) Street, Bao'an (宝安) District, builds a cooperation mechanism of "People's Congress Representatives + Court" and "People's Congress Representatives + Procuratorate," establishes a litigation mediation docking station and a public interest litigation contact point, promotes the sinking of judicial resources to the grassroots, and uses the power of the rule of law to solve grassroots governance problems; the Haijing (海景) Community Legislative Contact Point in Haishan (海山) Street, Yantian (盐田) District, has successively held nearly 20 "On-site Coordination Meetings for the Installation of Elevators in Phase I of Haijing (海景) Garden," promoting the implementation of the elevator installation project for the benefit of the people in the old community and helping to create a new situation of grassroots governance with joint construction, joint governance, and shared benefits.
"We must allow public opinion demands to be accurately integrated into the entire legislative process and implement the people's democracy throughout the entire process into concrete actions that are perceptible and participatory." The relevant person in charge of the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen (深圳市) Municipal People's Congress stated that Shenzhen (深圳) will further optimize the "one-game-of-chess" layout of legislative contact points in the city, coordinate regional characteristics, industrial needs, and people's livelihood priorities, promote the complementary functions and resource integration of contact points, and build a work system that is widely covered and highly efficient.
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The Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Adds 6 Grassroots Legislative Contact Points
Will Strengthen Embedded Integrated Development
The 2025 work conference of the grassroots legislative contact points of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, which was recently held in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), introduced that the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee has added 6 grassroots legislative contact points. As of now, the total number of contact points has reached 60, further broadening the channels for grassroots people to participate in national legislation and allowing the work of contact points to better serve national legislation and the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of grassroots legislative contact points by the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee. As of the first half of 2025, the grassroots legislative contact points of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee have more than 11,500 supporting units, more than 84,000 supporting personnel, and the work network serves a population of 186 million people in the region.
According to statistics, from July 2015 to October 2025, the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee has successively solicited opinions from grassroots legislative contact points on 214 draft laws, legislative planning drafts, and filing review work, totaling more than 66,000 items, many of which were insightful and were absorbed and adopted by legislation; among the current effective laws in China, 178 were formulated and revised after the establishment of grassroots legislative contact points, of which 164 solicited opinions from grassroots legislative contact points, accounting for more than 90%.
"Grassroots legislative contact points have become a 'bridge of hearts' between the Party and the people, a 'through train' for national legislation, and a unique 'window' for the world to see Chinese-style democracy." The relevant person in charge of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee stated that grassroots legislative contact points should strengthen embedded integrated development, integrate people's congress representatives' home stations, Party-masses service centers, grassroots legislative contact points, and other grassroots democratic practice carriers, and build them together as a whole. They should organically combine the collection and reflection of public opinion by contact points with the handling of practical matters for the people's livelihood and the promotion of social governance, and continuously explore and innovate a new pattern of work.
(Reported and compiled by Zhang Cong (张璁), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBuilding a Digital China is a major decision and deployment made by the Party Central Committee, and it is an important engine for promoting Chinese-style modernization and achieving high-quality development. How to further promote the construction of a Digital China? Our reporter interviewed four National People's Congress (NPC) deputies.
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Pan Jiaofeng (潘教峰), NPC Deputy and President of the Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院):
Accelerate the Innovation of Digital Intelligence Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence, as a key area of the new round of technological revolution and the core driving force of industrial transformation, is leading the paradigm shift in economic and social development. To further promote the construction of a Digital China, we should accelerate the innovation of digital intelligence technologies such as artificial intelligence and actively promote the comprehensive application of artificial intelligence technology.
Breakthroughs in basic theory and core technologies. Artificial intelligence has the characteristics of multi-disciplinary integration and high complexity. We must strengthen basic theoretical research, develop algorithm frameworks with independent intellectual property rights, and improve the training efficiency and performance of large models. Support the development of artificial intelligence open source communities, and develop artificial intelligence development platforms and toolsets. Orderly organize scientific and technological enterprises, research institutions, and other research and development forces to break through the design and manufacturing key technologies of high-end artificial intelligence chips, and continuously improve original innovation capabilities.
Strengthen the efficient supply of computing power, algorithms, and data. Computing power, algorithms, and data are the three major elements of artificial intelligence. We should be committed to building a high-quality computing power supply system with diverse heterogeneity, efficient scheduling, green and safety, strengthen the overall scheduling and intelligent management of computing power resources, and guide the demand for artificial intelligence computing to a reasonable layout of computing power hub nodes. Seize the commanding heights of the industrial application of large models, and combine the characteristics and needs of different industries to create large model solutions with strong adaptability, good effects, and high value, to achieve intensive development and platform-based applications.
(Reported and compiled by Qi Yukun (亓玉昆), reporter of this newspaper)
Cui Yan (崔岩), NPC Deputy, Dean of the Sino-German Artificial Intelligence Research Institute of Wuyi University (五邑大学) and Founder of 4DAGE Technology:
Let "Artificial Intelligence +" Empower Thousands of Industries
At present, implementing the "Artificial Intelligence +" action has become an important way to promote high-quality economic and social development. We should further promote its deep integration in key areas such as cultural construction and social governance, and inject strong impetus into thousands of industries.
Promote the integration of "Artificial Intelligence + Culture" to activate the momentum of inheritance and innovation. Systematically promote the application of high-precision three-dimensional scanning, digital twin, and other technologies in the protection of cultural heritage, establish precise digital archives for immovable cultural relics such as ancient buildings and ancient cultural sites, and consolidate the "digital foundation" of cultural heritage. At the same time, promote the transformation of digital achievements into immersive experience venues, digital cloud exhibitions, three-dimensional animation, and other forms, so that the cultural relics in museums, the heritage on the vast land, and the words in ancient books can "live" and enter the daily lives of the people.
Deepen the application of "Artificial Intelligence + Justice" to improve the effectiveness of the rule of law. Promote the deep application of three-dimensional scene investigation, AI animation restoration, and other technologies in crime scene reconstruction, evidence fixation, court demonstration, and other links to improve the accuracy and efficiency of judicial case handling. Accelerate the improvement of the institutional and normative system for AI judicial applications, promote the standardized use of technology in public interest litigation, court demonstration, and other scenarios, and make fairness and justice more efficient and accessible.
Strengthen the strategic leadership of "Deep Intelligence" to consolidate the foundation of artificial intelligence innovation. It is recommended to incorporate "Deep Intelligence" into the national strategic system, coordinate the layout with "Deep Sea, Deep Space, and Deep Earth," and increase investment in basic research and key technologies of artificial intelligence.
(Reported and compiled by Li Zong (李纵), reporter of this newspaper)
Cheng Wei (程伟), NPC Deputy, Party Secretary and Chairman of China Mobile Communications Group Hunan Co., Ltd. (中国移动通信集团湖南有限公司):
Build a New Pattern of "Digital-Real Integration" Development
Promoting the deep integration of the digital economy and the real economy and promoting the innovative development of the industrial internet is not only an inevitable choice for serving the new industrialization strategy, but also a key grasp for cultivating new quality productive forces and releasing new momentum for economic growth.
Build a strong foundation for new infrastructure and consolidate the hard support for digital-real integration. Closely focus on the core needs of industrial scenarios to strengthen supply, accelerate the layout of new infrastructure such as 5G-A, 10-Gigabit optical networks, and industrial computing power networks, promote the adaptation and upgrading of network capabilities and industrial production, and build a computing power system that integrates "cloud, network, edge, and end." Promote the sinking of the industrial internet platform to county parks and small and medium-sized enterprises, solve the problems of cross-industry equipment interconnection and cross-enterprise data barriers, and realize the wide-area coverage and efficient operation of infrastructure.
Accurately empower small and medium-sized enterprises and unblock the pain points of digital transformation. Build a lightweight and modular public service platform, launch "small, fast, light, and accurate" solutions, and reduce the threshold for transformation funds and technology. Through the whole process of transformation diagnosis and empowerment, guide enterprises to integrate digital technology into all aspects of production, research and development, and management, and promote small and medium-sized enterprises from "willing" to "able to transform" and then to "use well."
Jointly build an industrial collaborative ecosystem and activate the innovative momentum of the industrial internet. Jointly build and research with universities and scientific research institutes to tackle core technologies such as industrial software and edge computing; improve the whole process data security guarantee system with technologies such as blockchain and encrypted transmission; join hands with industries such as construction machinery and rail transit to build an industrial internet platform and industrial clusters, and form a good ecosystem of "platform empowering industry and application driving innovation."
(Reported and compiled by Yang Xun (杨迅), reporter of this newspaper)
Liu Huaiping (刘怀平), NPC Deputy and Chairman of Jiangsu Kunlun Internet New Energy Group Co., Ltd. (江苏昆仑互联新能源集团有限公司):
Better Balance and Take into Account Data Security and Circulation
Data security and circulation are the "dilemma" faced in promoting "Artificial Intelligence +." Even if the data has been desensitized, companies are still concerned about data ownership and subsequent risks. Data security and development and utilization are not opposing relationships, but complementary to each other. The key to better balancing and taking into account data security and circulation is to establish a mechanism that makes companies feel at ease, worry-free, and motivated.
Refine the rules to make the safety bottom line "clear and operable." For key areas such as industry and energy, issue practical guidelines for data classification and grading, clarify the judgment standards for core data and important data, and stipulate the protection requirements for different levels of data.
Empower technology to make data circulation "available but invisible." Vigorously promote key technologies such as privacy computing and advanced algorithms, so that companies can participate in collaboration in a way that "data does not move and algorithms run," and realize "raw data does not leave the domain and data value can flow."
Drive scenarios and incentivize data sharing with value release. Carry out "data element + industrial energy conservation," and carry out pilot projects in industrial parks and key industries to jointly build an "energy data value sharing pool." Provide policy incentives such as green credit and carbon emission reduction target trading for projects that achieve significant energy efficiency improvements through data sharing, so that participants can share data dividends and form a virtuous cycle of "**共享—获益—更愿共享**" (gòng xiǎng - huò yì - gèng yuàn gòng xiǎng - "share - benefit - more willing to share," a virtuous cycle of sharing leading to benefits, which leads to more willingness to share).
(Reported and compiled by Bai Guangdi (白光迪), reporter of this newspaper)
By: 本报记者 倪 弋
The winter rain had just stopped, and the mountain valleys of Sigou Village (寺沟村), Ganquan County (甘泉县), Yan'an City (延安市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省) were filled with mist. Before dark, villager Fang Zhongshan (方忠山) entered the woodland to check on his "old neighbors" who had been with him for over 10 years—dozens of gray herons swooped down from the treetops, circling and chirping around him. This farmer, who has been protecting gray herons for over 10 years, now has a new identity—an "ecological supervisor" hired by the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Ganquan County (甘泉县人大常委会). "In the past, protecting birds depended entirely on self-awareness, but now there is a law to support us," Fang Zhongshan (方忠山) said happily.
The "law" he mentioned is the "Decision of the Standing Committee of the Shaanxi Provincial People's Congress on Strengthening the Protection of Wild Birds" (《陕西省人民代表大会常务委员会关于加强野生鸟类保护的决定》) (hereinafter referred to as the "Decision"), which officially came into effect on July 30, 2025. This is the first local regulation in the country promulgated and implemented by a provincial-level standing committee of the People's Congress specifically for the protection of wild birds, opening the "wings" of the rule of law for birds.
Shaanxi Province (陕西省), as an important breeding ground and migration channel for wild birds in the country, is home to 561 species of birds, including 23 species of national first-class protected birds, 99 species of second-class protected birds, and 435 species of "three-have" birds (birds with important ecological, scientific, and social value). Three major migration routes and more than 40 important habitats constitute the "life corridor" of birds.
According to the relevant person in charge of the Standing Committee of the Shaanxi Provincial People's Congress (陕西省人大常委会), the "Decision" focuses on the key links of "capture, transport, sale, food, play, and publicity," and makes clear prohibitive provisions on the illegal hunting, trading, transportation, and consumption of wild birds and their products. Now, clauses prohibiting the illegal picking up of bird eggs and destruction of bird nests have been written into village rules and regulations; infrared monitoring equipment has been installed in key areas; and a compensation mechanism for crop damage has given farmers a sense of security. "In the past, the compensation standards were vague, but now experts will conduct on-site assessments within three working days after reporting the case," said Zhang Huaiman (张怀满), Secretary-General of the Yan'an City Wildlife Protection Association (延安市野生动物保护协会), pointing to the newly issued compensation flow chart.
The restoration of forests and grasslands in the Qinling (秦岭) and Bashan (巴山) Mountains, and the strengthening of wetland protection in the Hanjiang (汉江) and Danjiang (丹江) Rivers, have created a green ecological environment for birds to soar freely. In the Jinghe New City (泾河新城) of Xixian New Area (西咸新区), villager Guo Jing (郭静) can see groups of egrets resting on the shore every day: "In the past, the quarry destroyed the river滩 beyond recognition. Now the government has built ecological embankments and planted local aquatic plants. Mandarin ducks and ferruginous ducks have become frequent visitors."
In Hanzhong City (汉中市), relying on the crested ibis, a national first-class protected animal, to develop an ecological bird-watching economy, the local government has not only formulated regulations such as "maintaining a shooting distance of 30 meters and prohibiting the use of flash," but also launched crested ibis-themed cultural and creative products, driving the development of homestays and other industries in surrounding villages. In the depths of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), the forestry department has restored the ecology, allowing birds such as the blood pheasant and the Temminck's tragopan, which had disappeared for many years, to reappear. As the range of the golden pheasant moves northward, the Shaanxi Provincial Forestry Department (陕西省林业部门) has adjusted the protection area in a timely manner. These scenes are a vivid footnote to the provisions in the "Decision" that people's governments at or above the county level should give priority to implementing ecological restoration of the main habitats and migration channels of rare and endangered wild birds.
The "Decision" also encourages citizens, legal persons, and other organizations to participate in wild bird protection, science education, and shelter and rescue activities through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer services. Over the years, Wang (王) Auntie, a retired teacher from Hanzhong City (汉中市), has walked along the Hanjiang River (汉江) with a patrol record book, which details the types and activities of birds found during each patrol. "We are the 'rule of law spokespersons' for birds, and we must protect their homes," she said. In Baoji City (宝鸡市), college students have formed a "bird protection club" to popularize the content of the "Decision" to the public through comics and skits; in Yulin City (榆林市), the "Bird Protection Enters Campus" activity has made children small bird protectors, driving family members to participate in protection... From the Loess Plateau (黄土高原) to the Qinba Mountains (秦巴山区), more and more ordinary people are joining the ranks of bird protection, becoming the "new force" to protect birds.
Not only legislation, but also strict supervision. From August to October this year, the Standing Committee of the Shaanxi Provincial People's Congress (陕西省人大常委会) organized and carried out law enforcement inspections of the "Wildlife Protection Law of the People's Republic of China" (《中华人民共和国野生动物保护法》) and the "Shaanxi Province Implementation Measures of the 'Wildlife Protection Law of the People's Republic of China'" (《陕西省实施〈中华人民共和国野生动物保护法〉办法》). Among them, for the protection of wild birds, special investigations and inspections were carried out focusing on key links such as "capture, transport, sale, food, play, and publicity," to further consolidate the legal barrier of knowing, loving, and protecting birds.
As the sun sets, Fang Zhongshan (方忠山) watches the last batch of gray herons return to their nests, and in the distant mountain valleys, infrared monitoring equipment is running non-stop. From the spontaneous protection of the masses to the rigid guarantee of the law, from single rescue to systematic protection, Shaanxi (陕西) uses the law as its "wings" to allow wild birds to soar freely in the land of Sanqin (三秦大地). Fang Zhongshan (方忠山) said: "When the law holds up a safety umbrella for birds, and when more and more people spontaneously become protectors, the picture of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature will be seen everywhere in this land."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 徐 隽 亓玉昆
"With the drums beating, we stand on the stage, to give you a *San Ju Ban* (three-and-a-half sentence rhyme), what is the spirit of the Civil Code? Let's see!" Just after the Beginning of Winter, at the foot of the Yanshan Mountains, in Xinzhuangbu Village of Xiangying Township, Yanqing District, Beijing (北京市延庆区), "Legal Understander" Zhang Dianqin (张殿琴) brought his self-composed *San Ju Ban* popularization of the Civil Code to the villagers.
The local dialect, catchy and easy to remember, drew bursts of applause and laughter. "If everyone masters legal knowledge and knows what should be done and what should not be done, the degree of the rule of law and civilization in the entire village will naturally be improved." This is both Zhang Dianqin's expectation and the mission of the "Legal Understander."
Strengthening the construction of a rule-of-law countryside is a fundamental task for implementing the rural revitalization strategy and promoting the comprehensive rule of law. "Legal Understanders" are an important force in deeply promoting the construction of a rule-of-law countryside.
In November 2021, the Ministry of Justice (司法部), together with the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部), the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) and other departments, jointly issued the "Work Norms (Trial Implementation) for Cultivating Rural 'Legal Understanders'," providing talent guarantee for the construction of a rule-of-law countryside.
As of October this year, Beijing (北京) has cultivated 12,700 rural "Legal Understanders," achieving full coverage. In Beijing (北京), "Legal Understanders" trusted by villagers are deeply rooted in the countryside, popularizing the law to the fields, mediating into homes, and providing warm services, gathering the bright light of the rule of law in the countryside.
Improving the Effectiveness of Rural Governance by Legal Means
The "Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of a Rule-of-Law Countryside" issued by the Central Comprehensive Rule of Law Committee proposes to "adhere to the use of rule-of-law thinking to lead rural governance."
"If there's something, find Sun Yue (孙悦) to reason it out." In Huojiaying Community, Huoying Street, Changping District (昌平区霍营街道霍家营社区), Sun Yue (孙悦), mentioned by the residents, is a post-95s who returned to the community to work after graduating from university, growing from a "legal novice" to a "Legal Understander."
With the rapid advancement of urbanization, some rural areas in Beijing (北京) have been demolished and transformed, integrating into the urban community management system, and Huojiaying Community (霍家营社区) is one of them. Although the countryside has become a community and villagers have become residents, the failure to obtain property ownership certificates for many years has become a pain in the hearts of local residents.
In 2021, the community began to promote the work of obtaining certificates. After completing the initial registration of the overall property rights, problems arose when promoting the confirmation of separate households. Since the demolition time of the original Huojiaying Village (霍家营村) was in 2008, after 13 years, some of the original registered demolition resettlement persons died, divorced, or could not be contacted, resulting in the inability to handle property ownership certificates, resulting in many complaints.
"The law is a fair measure and the golden key to resolving conflicts." While reading relevant legal books, Sun Yue (孙悦) consulted with village (community) legal advisors, and united the forces of judicial offices, lawyers, notary offices, courts, and other parties to change the property owners household by household in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
After more than half a year of efforts, breakthrough progress has been made in property rights confirmation. Residents said, "This 'Legal Understander' is really not simple."
In Huojiaying Community (霍家营社区), some residents rent out their houses, but they do not understand the legal knowledge of housing rentals. Sun Yue (孙悦) took the initiative to learn relevant knowledge, provide owners with standardized housing rental contract templates, and strengthen contact with real estate agencies to resolve potential conflicts.
In the past in rural areas, many villagers lacked awareness of evidence, which led to difficulties in resolving disputes in the fields of housing construction, leasing, and land. When faced with disputes, everyone was either at a loss or forced to compromise.
With the continuous role of "Legal Understanders," the rule of law has become a new way to solve old problems such as land rights, neighborhood relations, and inheritance.
"'Legal Understanders' are the sparks of the rule of law. I hope that through this demonstration of a little light, I can guide more people to handle affairs in accordance with the law, seek the law in case of trouble, use the law to solve problems, and rely on the law to resolve conflicts, and promote the continuous achievement of new results in the construction of the rule of law in the countryside," said Sun Yue (孙悦).
The foundation of the rule of law lies in the people.
Chaoliangzi Village (超梁子村) is located in the middle of Baoshan Town, Huairou District (怀柔区宝山镇), surrounded by mountains, and consists of 3 natural villages. Initially, when one of the natural villages was relocated, the villagers were reluctant, some saying that it was difficult to leave their homeland, and others worried about their future livelihoods.
Faced with the villagers' hesitation and incomprehension, Yu Fugui (于福贵), secretary of the Party branch of Chaoliangzi Village (超梁子村), realized that simple preaching would not help solve the problem.
Yu Fugui (于福贵) actively invited staff from the judicial office, judges, and lawyers to explain the Land Management Law, the Villagers Committee Organization Law, etc., to dispel the doubts in the minds of the masses, and took the lead in giving up his homestead, winning the trust and support of the villagers with practical actions.
Now, Yu Fugui (于福贵), who has become a "Legal Understander," often says: "The rule of law is not a cold legal provision, but a scale in our hearts, a yardstick for measuring whether things are done right or wrong, fairly or unfairly."
"Fists can be put down, and family affection can be picked up." The villagers of Chaoliangzi Village (超梁子村) said that by giving full play to the local advantages of "Legal Understanders" who are familiar with people, land, and affairs, and who are always there and can be found at any time, they can solve everyone's worries, troubles, and concerns in accordance with the law.
Using the Rule of Law Engine to Activate the Comprehensive Revitalization of the Countryside
The "Guiding Opinions on Strengthening and Improving Rural Governance" issued by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council proposes to implement the rural "Legal Understander" training project and cultivate a group of "rule of law leaders" focusing on village cadres and people's mediators.
As night falls, in Hei Hanling Village, Sihai Town, Yanqing District (延庆区四海镇黑汉岭村), the lights of the snack shop are brightly lit, and the stove in the shop is steaming with heat. Every weekend and holiday, many tourists come to the village to roast sweet potatoes, pick up eggs, and stay in homestays.
Who would have thought that the former Hei Hanling Village (黑汉岭村) was a "weak and disorganized village." Some party members and villagers' representatives made trouble at every meeting, and even failed to elect a village Party branch secretary for a period of time.
In 2023, Shi Yunlong (史云龙), a "Legal Understander," served as the secretary of the village Party branch. He was single-minded in thinking about uniting the masses and developing the village.
An example of "new officials also having to manage old accounts" made the villagers see the key role of the law in safeguarding the rights and interests of farmers and resolving conflicts.
Liu (刘), a villager in Hei Hanling Village (黑汉岭村), contracted village road and river projects in his early years. Because there was no standard contract, the payment was not settled. Liu (刘) repeatedly approached the village committee to demand the project payment, but it has not been effectively resolved.
"I worked for the village, but I didn't sign a contract at the time. What is the basis for settlement now?" In order to solve this thorny problem, Shi Yunlong (史云龙) took the initiative to play the role of "Legal Understander," jointly sorted out and verified the account vouchers with the village legal advisor, hired a qualified third-party company to verify the project, and visited the villagers.
After systematically sorting out relevant evidence, the project payment was finally settled for Liu (刘) in accordance with normal procedures after the village-level democratic decision-making, and a debt dispute that had been outstanding for many years was properly resolved.
In response to the problems of missing labor contracts and weak awareness of rights protection among villagers who go out to work, Shi Yunlong (史云龙) actively popularized legal knowledge such as the key points of labor contract signing, labor arbitration procedures, and legal aid application channels, and helped villagers safeguard their legitimate rights and interests in accordance with the law.
"Only by integrating legal principles with human feelings and combining the rule of law with local culture can we open up the 'last mile' of legal services to the masses." Seeing that the weather was getting colder, Shi Yunlong (史云龙) took the villagers and began to plan ice and snow projects non-stop.
Only with governance can there be prosperity. Nowadays, the villagers of Hei Hanling Village (黑汉岭村) have continuously enhanced their awareness of the rule of law and rules, their wallets are getting more and more bulging, and their enthusiasm is getting higher and higher, forming a virtuous circle of "promoting governance with the rule of law and promoting development with governance."
In Lixian Town, Daxing District (大兴区礼贤镇), in the face of villagers' concerns about land transfer, Wu Xiuxin (吴秀新), deputy secretary of the Party branch of Xiaomafang Village (小马坊村) and a "Legal Understander," on the one hand, introduced relevant laws, regulations, policy guarantees, and contract points in detail, and on the other hand, helped villagers calculate income to ensure that every villager signed contracts clearly and transferred land with peace of mind.
In Mulin Town, Shunyi District (顺义区木林镇), in the face of neighborhood disputes caused by the construction of rural homesteads, Zhang Dawei (张大维), secretary of the Party branch and director of the village committee of Da Han Village (大韩庄村) and a "Legal Understander," presented the facts, explained the law, and discussed the principles, striving to achieve the goal of "minor matters not leaving the village."
Looking at the land of Jinghua (京华), "Legal Understanders" use the password of the rule of law to solve the problems of grassroots governance, drawing a series of wonderful new pictures.
Let the Rule of Law Enter the Hearts of the People and Become a Habit
The "Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Implementing the Rural Revitalization Strategy" proposes to increase the intensity of rural legal popularization, improve farmers' legal literacy, and guide the majority of farmers to enhance their awareness of respecting the law, learning the law, abiding by the law, and using the law.
Implementing the rural (community) "Legal Understander" training project is one of the four special projects of the national "Eighth Five-Year Plan" for legal popularization.
As dusk fell, Liu Hongyan (刘红岩), a villager in Shixia Village, Badaling Town, Yanqing District (延庆区八达岭镇石峡村), wearing a "Great Wall Protector" vest, came to Shixia Rule of Law Park to rest after completing the Great Wall patrol. In a while, the village's Party Building Square will also hold a rule-of-law cultural performance of "Promoting the Spirit of Contract and Enhancing Legal Literacy."
"In the past, when I encountered uncivilized behaviors such as tourists carving, I didn't know how to use legal weapons to protect the Great Wall, and I could only feel sad in my heart." Later, Liu Hongyan (刘红岩) became a "Legal Understander" through examinations, "With the law as the basis, I have more confidence in doing a good job in Great Wall protection."
"Legal provisions cannot be hung on the wall and sleep, they must be understood and used by the people." In response to some common illegal behaviors of tourists, Liu Hongyan (刘红岩) carefully recorded audio of Great Wall protection laws and regulations, turning legal knowledge into "farmhouse language" familiar to villagers, and playing it while patrolling every day.
Once, Gu Wenting (谷文亭), also a "Legal Understander" in Shixia Village (石峡村), found a tourist trying to pry off a brick on the city wall. He immediately stepped forward and took out his mobile phone to show the relevant clauses in the Law on the Protection of Cultural Relics regarding the punishment for destroying cultural relics.
In order to make legal popularization more down-to-earth, relying on the Great Wall Legal Publicity and Education Base in the village, Gu Wenting (谷文亭) explained the legal significance of cultural relic protection when tourists visited, and organized villagers to participate in activities such as "Finding Lost City Bricks."
The "Beijing Great Wall Protection Regulations" were recently formulated and promulgated. During the legislative process, combined with the needs of the front line of Great Wall protection and utilization, especially the difficulties in daily protection and management and the problems that need to be solved by legislation, Gu Wenting (谷文亭) also made suggestions to relevant units.
"Legal popularization must not only make good use of large classrooms, but also be good at 'opening small stoves'." Yu Long (于龙), a "Legal Understander" in Cangshuhui Village, Dachengzi Town, Miyun District (密云区大城子镇苍术会村), sometimes gathers villagers together to explain the law with people and things around them, and sometimes goes to villagers' homes to popularize the law in a targeted manner.
"In our village, the rule of law is subtly integrated into the lives of villagers and permeates the villagers' concepts." In Dongfangezhuang Village, Yukou Town, Pinggu District (平谷区峪口镇东樊各庄村), Yang Guiqin (杨桂琴), a "Legal Understander," translates abstract legal provisions into catchy rhymes that the masses can understand in the form of clapper talk and Jingdong drum.
The true meaning of the rule of law lies in the sincere belief of all the people.
Enthusiastic "Legal Understanders," down-to-earth legal popularization activities... The rule of law enters ordinary people's homes in various forms, enters the hearts of the people, and writes a warm footnote for the modernization of the countryside.
The rule of law nourishes the countryside, and there is unlimited vitality.
From the publicity of laws and regulations to the mediation of disputes, from the collection of public opinions to the planning for the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, "Legal Understanders" run around in the fields, shuttle through communities and villages, and are active in thousands of households, writing vivid stories of the construction of a rule-of-law countryside.
"The grassroots needs more 'Legal Understanders' and rule-of-law leaders to drive and guide the majority of villagers to cultivate the legal literacy of respecting the law, using the law, and handling affairs in accordance with the law." The person in charge of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Justice (北京市司法局) said that it will continue to promote the rural "Legal Understander" training project, create a team of legal popularization and rule-of-law governance workers around the masses, and continuously enhance the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security.
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December 4th this year marks the twelfth National Constitution Day. The Law on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law, which came into effect not long ago, not only explicitly includes "December 4th of each year as National Constitution Day," promoting the normalization and long-term effectiveness of constitution publicity and education, but also stipulates that the state implements a lifelong rule of law education system for citizens, incorporating rule of law education into the national education, cadre education, and social education systems.
Law is closely related to each of us, and it accompanies each of us throughout our lives. Therefore, learning legal knowledge and receiving legal education is not a temporary matter, but a lifelong endeavor. Publicity and education on the rule of law is a long-term and fundamental task for comprehensively advancing the rule of law. Continuously improving the lifelong rule of law education system for citizens and striving to ensure that every citizen receives "full life cycle" rule of law education is of great significance for enhancing the rule of law literacy of all citizens and accelerating the construction of a society ruled by law.
Grasping the "key minority," the system for state functionaries to study and apply the law needs to run through the "entire chain." As the saying goes, "其身正，不令而行；其身不正，虽令不从 (qí shēn zhèng, bù lìng ér xíng; qí shēn bù zhèng, suī lìng bù cóng - "If one is upright, things will be done without orders; if one is not upright, orders will not be followed," meaning that leaders must set a good example for their subordinates)," whether state functionaries take the lead in respecting, studying, abiding by, and applying the law not only concerns the level of rule of law in national governance, but also becomes a "weathervane" for whether the whole society can sincerely believe in the rule of law and actively practice it. How to ensure that state functionaries always have the bright mirror of the law hanging high in their hearts, hold the戒尺 (jiè chǐ - "ruler used as a warning," a metaphor for legal constraints) of the law tightly in their hands, and know the scale for official conduct? This requires that the rule of law education, in its mechanism design, integrates front-end control, process improvement, and post-event supervision. From recruitment examinations to daily law study, from annual performance reports to supervision of law study and application, the Law on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law implements rule of law requirements in all aspects, providing institutional guarantees for state functionaries to improve their ability to use rule of law thinking and methods.
Focusing on the "future majority," rule of law education must start from childhood. Adolescents are the future of the country and the nation, and helping adolescents fasten the first "rule of law button" in their lives is to lay the most solid foundation for the future of a rule-of-law China. In response to the real problems such as the decreasing age of juvenile delinquency and the "emphasis on knowledge and neglect of practice" in adolescent rule of law education, the Law on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law has made a systematic response. The key to implementing legal requirements lies in promoting the transformation of adolescent rule of law education from knowledge imparting to behavior formation. Nowadays, many places enhance the effectiveness of education through multi-level, experiential practical education such as simulated courts, rule of law micro-courses, and rule of law situational dramas. The main battlefield for adolescent rule of law publicity and education is in schools. In addition to schools and teachers shouldering their due responsibilities, judicial organs and other parties should also provide rule of law practice resource support to create a good atmosphere in which the whole society cares about and supports adolescent rule of law education.
Publicity and education on the rule of law is education for all the people. Turning laws and regulations from "paper provisions" into "principles in the heart" depends on integrating rule of law publicity and education into rule of law practice, grassroots governance, and daily life. In recent days, from labor rights protection to combating telecom network fraud, the rule of law lecturer groups, rule of law volunteers, and "legal明白人 (míng bái rén - "knowledgeable people," people who understand the law)" spread throughout urban and rural areas have been conducting publicity in streets and alleys and fields, solving the problems around the people and sowing the "seeds" of rule of law belief. Starting from the rule of law practices familiar to the people and using the language that the people like to hear, promoting the implementation of the lifelong rule of law education system for citizens is the common responsibility of all parties. Only by combining institutional guarantees with practical guidance can legal provisions be effectively transformed into national rule of law behaviors and habits, further consolidating the social foundation for comprehensively advancing the rule of law.
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Ms. Zhang is a resident of a residential complex in Chaoyang District (朝阳区), Beijing (北京). At the end of 2023, after the winter heating season began, Ms. Zhang discovered that the radiator in her bathroom was consistently cold.
"In Beijing (北京) winters, you can't do without heating." So, Ms. Zhang sought help from the property management and the heating company to investigate. It turned out that a third-floor resident had unilaterally cut off the shared heating pipe in their bathroom, causing the heating to be cut off in Ms. Zhang's bathroom on the second floor. Ms. Zhang negotiated with the third-floor resident, requesting them to restore the shared heating pipe. However, the third-floor resident refused with various reasons.
With negotiations failing, Ms. Zhang sued the third-floor resident to the Chaoyang District People's Court (北京市朝阳区人民法院).
The Civil Code stipulates that owners have the rights of possession, use, benefit, and disposal of their exclusive parts of the building. Owners shall exercise their rights without endangering the safety of the building and without harming the legitimate rights and interests of other owners. After hearing the case, the court held that the third-floor resident's act of unilaterally cutting off the shared heating pipe violated the provisions of the Civil Code regarding adjacent relations and the reasonable use of shared parts by owners, and also violated the requirements of the "Beijing (北京市) Heating Management Measures" prohibiting the unauthorized dismantling and alteration of shared heating facilities. This act resulted in damage to the normal heating rights and interests of the downstairs resident, so the court ruled that the third-floor resident restore the heating pipe to its original state.
However, after the judgment took effect, the resident delayed in fulfilling their obligations. Under the guidance of the judge, Ms. Zhang applied to the court for compulsory enforcement.
The enforcement judge's on-site inspection revealed that a small section of the heating pipe, originally located in the corner of the third-floor resident's bathroom, had been cut off by the resident and sealed inside the tiles, thus blocking the heating to the downstairs apartment. The judge immediately requested the resident to submit a construction plan as soon as possible to restore the heating pipe to its original state. Subsequently, the judge contacted the property management, the heating company, and construction personnel to study solutions and clearly required them to complete the construction before the trial heating. Finally, before the start of this year's heating season in Beijing (北京市), the restoration of the heating pipe was completed, and Ms. Zhang's home had heating again.
Zhang Fang (张芳), an enforcement judge at the Chaoyang District People's Court (北京市朝阳区人民法院) in Beijing (北京), reminded that shared indoor heating pipes are public facilities, and owners have no right to dismantle or alter them privately. If pipe problems are found, they should be reported to the heating company for handling in a timely manner, and should not be disposed of without authorization, so as not to damage the legitimate rights and interests of neighbors.
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"Dee-doo, dee-doo..." Recently, in Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区), Jiangsu (江苏), traffic police officers rode motorcycles to Emerald Kindergarten (翡翠幼儿园) in Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区) to launch a unique traffic safety-themed event with the children.
"Crossing the road is like penguins lining up," "When the red light is on, be a good little sapling"... Police officers read the "Traffic Safety Zodiac Series" picture book with the children, integrating traffic safety knowledge into concise stories, allowing children to "know the danger and avoid danger" in emotional resonance.
December 2nd this year is the fourteenth National Traffic Safety Day. Organizing the "Uncle Police Officer's 'Garden' Fair" themed event, setting up a "Safe Traffic Town" special exhibition area in the police camp, carrying out immersive traffic safety experience activities... In recent days, with the theme of "Civilized Traffic, Courtesy Travels the World," the Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区) Public Security Traffic Management Department has organized a variety of children's traffic safety education activities to help children develop good habits of abiding by traffic safety laws and regulations from an early age.
"Carrying out traffic safety education is carrying out life education, guiding children to establish correct views on life and safety," said the person in charge of the Traffic Police Brigade of the Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区) Public Security Bureau. Through scene presentation, VR experience, and technological interaction, children's traffic safety awareness can be effectively enhanced, and their civilized travel literacy can be improved.
Preventing road traffic accidents and reducing accident injuries are important goals for protecting children's traffic safety. In the traffic safety education activities in schools, focusing on the themes of pedestrian safety, vehicle safety, and daily life safety, the police officers used easy-to-understand language, combined with real cases, to explain to the children practical knowledge such as how to safely cross the road, how to correctly take the bus, and how to identify traffic signals, so that the children can realize the importance of abiding by traffic safety laws and regulations.
In the traffic safety education base of Ren'ai School (仁爱学校), facilities such as bus seats restored to the same scale, controllable traffic light models, and simulated intersections with complete markings help students with disabilities form "muscle memory" through situational experience and repeated practice.
In response to the "difficult pick-up and drop-off" congestion points, the Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区) traffic police fully investigated the needs of students' parents and surrounding residents, deeply explored the resources and service advantages of relevant departments, and relied on the "One-Stop Service" platform to launch a reservation-based customized school bus service called "Tongxue Yueba (通学约巴)."
At Jingcheng School (景城学校), the "Tongxue Yueba (通学约巴)" parked on the playground not only realizes the traffic police's "unfelt protection" but also becomes a mobile traffic classroom. In the process of taking the bus to and from school, children immersively experience independent travel, allowing civilized law-abiding to take root in their consciousness.
The Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区) traffic police have adopted "one policy for each point" optimization plans and adopted a "one school, multiple parties" mechanism to ensure a friendly road traffic environment around the campus in many schools in the jurisdiction.
Early in the morning, when school started, at the gate of Xinggang School (星港学校), the police officers of the "Traffic Escort Post (交通护学岗)" actively guided vehicles to stop and leave immediately, and actively escorted children across the road to enter the campus, avoiding traffic accidents.
While giving full play to the effectiveness of intelligent transportation, all police officers are on duty and enforcing the law, and doing a good job in guiding and controlling the large traffic flow during the morning peak in the entire area of the park, the Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区) traffic police are also carrying out the escort post work for more than 170 schools in a solid and efficient manner, going all out to protect social traffic safety.
"Travel is an important part of children's lives, and safety is the most basic travel requirement," said the person in charge of the Traffic Police Brigade of the Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区) Public Security Bureau, adding that they will take multiple measures to promote the construction of child-friendly transportation, continuously improve children's traffic safety awareness, and escort children's safe travel.
Return to TopDuring the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Wuhan (武汉) City, Hubei (湖北) Province, strived to write an excellent answer sheet for high-quality development, promoted overall leapfrogging with breakthrough measures, accelerated the construction of a national central city, and made every effort to build a national economic center, a national science and technology innovation center, a national commercial and logistics center, an international exchange center, and a regional financial center, striving to build a modern and large Wuhan (武汉), and playing a leading role in Hubei's (湖北) acceleration of becoming an important strategic fulcrum for the rise of the central region.
Building a National Economic Center
Supporting the "Hard Backbone" of Regional Coordinated Development
On October 28th, at the HarmonyOS Ecological (Wuhan) Innovation Center in Optics Valley (光谷), China's first humanoid robot "Kuafu (夸父)" equipped with an open-source HarmonyOS system made a brilliant appearance. On the same day, Wuhan Hecyuan Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (武汉禾元生物科技股份有限公司) successfully landed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange; Xiaomi's smart home appliance factory Phase I project was put into production in Wuhan (武汉), and after mass production, it can achieve an output of one air conditioner every 6.5 seconds.
On November 10th, in the complete vehicle workshop of the Lantu (岚图) Yunfeng (云峰) factory in Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone (武汉经济技术开发区), the 300,000th complete vehicle of Lantu (岚图) Automobile slowly rolled off the production line. At the other end of the city, the former site of the No. 2 Steelmaking Plant of Wuhan Iron and Steel (武钢二炼钢厂) has been transformed into a green new factory, continuously producing key materials for manufacturing new energy vehicles - non-oriented silicon steel.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Wuhan (武汉) adhered to the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, the cultivation and strengthening of emerging industries, and the forward-looking layout of future industries, achieving remarkable development results. The city's gross domestic product (GDP) crossed the 2 trillion yuan mark, with the GDP leaping to a new 100 billion yuan level every year. In 2024, the added value of Wuhan's (武汉) high-tech industries was 641.442 billion yuan, accounting for 30.4% of the city's GDP, achieving the set target of 28% ahead of schedule. The digital economy jumped into the top ten in the country, and the scale of the digital economy accounted for more than 50% of the city's GDP. The optoelectronic information industry cluster is accelerating towards the trillion-yuan level, the scale of the artificial intelligence industry has grown at an average annual rate of more than 30% in the past three years, and industries such as new energy and intelligent connected vehicles, the low-altitude economy, and cybersecurity are booming. A more modern industrial system is accelerating its formation in Wuhan (武汉).
The leap in economic capacity has driven the enhancement of radiation functions. Wuhan (武汉) has achieved half-hour high-speed rail direct access with Huangshi (黄石), Ezhou (鄂州), Xiaogan (孝感), Huanggang (黄冈), and Xianning (咸宁). Six cities, including Huangshi (黄石), have successively established offshore science and technology innovation parks (centers) in Wuhan (武汉), and 1,062 government service items can be handled "within the circle." Wuhan (武汉) plays a leading role as the main engine, and the Wuhan Metropolitan Area (武汉都市圈) is moving towards a world-class metropolitan area with a population of 30 million and an economic aggregate of 4 trillion yuan.
On a larger scale, Wuhan (武汉) took the lead in establishing a technology resource sharing platform for the urban agglomeration in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River (长江中游城市群), promoting the cross-regional flow of innovation factors. Wuhan (武汉) has strengthened cooperation with Changsha (长沙) in Hunan (湖南), Hefei (合肥) in Anhui (安徽), and Nanchang (南昌) in Jiangxi (江西) in areas such as transportation, technology, industry, and public services, jointly depicting a magnificent picture of regional coordinated development.
Building a National Science and Technology Innovation Center
Activating a "Strong Engine" for Innovation
On February 6th of this year, Wuhan (武汉) held a city-wide science and technology innovation conference, which was the fourth consecutive year that Wuhan (武汉) held a "first meeting of the new year" with the theme of "science and technology innovation."
As the fifth national science and technology innovation center approved, Wuhan (武汉) is aiming at the forefront of world science and technology and major national needs, and is making every effort to accelerate the construction of a science and technology innovation highland with national influence.
The world's first Beidou (北斗) priority full-frequency high-precision chip was released in Wuhan (武汉); the first domestic processing equipment that can help cool the C919 aircraft engine was first used in Wuhan (武汉); the world's first 8-inch silicon photonic thin-film lithium niobate optoelectronic integrated wafer was rolled off the production line in Wuhan (武汉)... Wuhan (武汉) has repeatedly reported good news in bravely climbing the peak of innovation.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Wuhan (武汉) systematically laid out a high-level innovation platform cluster, promoted the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and helped develop new quality productive forces. The city has built 8 Hubei (湖北) laboratories, 10 large scientific facilities that have been built and are under construction, and 11 industrial innovation joint laboratories centered on leading enterprises, producing a number of major achievements, including the "Huazhong (华中) 10" intelligent CNC system.
Wuhan (武汉) vigorously supports the development of new R&D institutions. The Wuhan Institute of Industrial Innovation and Development (武汉产业创新发展研究院) has introduced more than 70 leading scientists and innovation and entrepreneurship teams, gathered nearly 1,000 talents, and invested in the transformation of nearly 1,000 scientific and technological achievements.
According to the latest "2024 Nature Index - Research Cities" list released by the Nature Supplement, Wuhan (武汉) ranked eighth in the world, climbing one place compared with 2023.
Building a National Commercial and Logistics Center
Unblocking the "Grand Hub" of Domestic and International Dual Circulation
At the Wuhan Yangluo Port (武汉阳逻港) Phase I Terminal, the "Huahang Hanyue 2 (华航汉亚2号)" freighter directly sailing to Busan (釜山), South Korea (韩国), is ready to depart. From January to September this year, the volume of direct import and export freight at Wuhan Yangluo Port (武汉阳逻港) increased by 258.86% year-on-year, and the international shipping capacity of the "golden waterway" in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River (长江) reached a new high.
On October 15th, at the opening ceremony of the 2025 China-Northern Europe Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum held in Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北), the new route of the China-Europe Railway Express (Wuhan) (中欧班列(武汉)) to Sweden (瑞典), Denmark (丹麦), and Norway (挪威) was announced to be launched. At present, the annual number of China-Europe Railway Express (Wuhan) (中欧班列(武汉)) trains exceeds 1,000, radiating 120 cities in 40 countries and regions in Europe and Asia.
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (武汉天河国际机场) and Ezhou Huahu International Airport (鄂州花湖国际机场) have set up "super express lines," and air cargo routes cover the five continents of the world.
In the first three quarters of this year, Wuhan's (武汉) total import and export value reached 336.96 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.8%, accounting for 54.6% of Hubei Province's (湖北省) import and export, and the momentum of foreign trade growth is strong.
Wuhan (武汉) has thoroughly implemented the national comprehensive pilot program for expanding the opening up of the service industry, promoted trade facilitation by building platforms and optimizing customs clearance services. Thirteen institutional innovation achievements in the Wuhan Area of the China (Hubei) Pilot Free Trade Zone (中国(湖北)自由贸易试验区武汉片区) have been recognized by the state. The Optics Valley Aviation Super Logistics Center (Optics Valley Freight Station) (光谷航空超级物流中心(光谷货站)) located in the Wuhan East Lake Comprehensive Bonded Zone (武汉东湖综合保税区) is the first networked barge-type aviation front freight station in the country, which can complete the entire process of air import and export in one stop.
With the further expansion of opening up, more and more international brands are now entering Wuhan (武汉), radiating the central China region. The Wushang MALL (武商MALL) downtown duty-free shop displays and sells thousands of categories of products to meet the consumption needs of international tourists for "in-store payment and port pick-up."
From a thoroughfare to nine provinces to a thoroughfare to all of China, from "goods arrive in Hankou (汉口) and become active" to "buy globally and sell globally," Wuhan (武汉) is integrating into the construction of large channels and hubs in the central region, accelerating the construction of a three-dimensional open pattern of sea, land, and air, gathering development momentum, and accelerating the creation of a new highland for inland opening up.
Building an International Exchange Center
Enhancing the "Soft Power" of Global Resource Allocation
In recent years, Wuhan (武汉) has continued to build high-level international exchange platforms and actively undertake a number of major international events.
On November 5, 2022, the 14th Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (《湿地公约》第十四届缔约方大会) opened in Wuhan (武汉). This was the first time that China (中国) hosted this international wetland event, and Wuhan (武汉) also became the first international wetland city to host the International Wetland Conference.
On September 26th of this year, the 2025 "Great Rivers Dialogue" (2025“大河对话”) with the theme of "Great River Civilization - Global Water Security and High-Quality Development" opened in Wuhan (武汉). With rivers as bridges and culture as the medium, Wuhan (武汉) is telling the world the story of water governance and green transformation.
With the release of the dividend of the visa-free policy for entry, Wuhan's (武汉) attraction to foreign tourists has increased significantly. From January to October this year, the cumulative number of foreign passengers entering through Tianhe Airport (天河机场) reached 105,000, a year-on-year increase of nearly 40%.
The convenience of transportation has also made Wuhan's (武汉) exchanges and cooperation with the world increasingly close. At present, Wuhan (武汉) has established friendly relations with 127 cities in 65 countries and regions, and 310 Fortune Global 500 companies have invested in Wuhan (武汉). Wuhan's (武汉) international "circle of friends" continues to expand.
Relying on its profound cultural heritage and riverside and lakeside characteristics, Wuhan (武汉) is accelerating the construction of a world-renowned cultural tourism destination. In September this year, the "Yangtze River Culture and Art Season" (“长江文化艺术季”) opened in Wuhan (武汉). The night scenes on both sides of the two rivers and the stage performances complemented each other, outlining a magnificent picture of the "Yangtze River (长江) entering the painting." Thousands of years of cultural heritage, ancient city and new charm, attract tourists from all over the country and even the world.
At the same time, "Wuhan Design" is accelerating its journey to the world, becoming an important force in promoting interconnection. The Padma Bridge (帕德玛大桥) in Bangladesh (孟加拉国) built by China Railway Bridge Bureau (中铁大桥局) is known by the local people as the "Dream Bridge," and the Pelješac Bridge (佩列沙茨大桥) in Croatia (克罗地亚) participated in by China Communications Construction Second Navigation Engineering Bureau (中交二航局) has become a new landmark of China-Europe cooperation. In countries and regions jointly building the "Belt and Road," enterprises in Wuhan (武汉) have participated in the construction of more than 200 major projects.
Building a Regional Financial Center
Building a "New Highland" for Science and Technology Finance
In recent years, Wuhan (武汉) has comprehensively promoted financial mechanism innovation to serve high-quality development. The "China Financial Center Index" released by the China (Shenzhen) Comprehensive Development Research Institute Financial Development and State-owned Assets and State-owned Enterprises Research Institute in July 2025 showed that Wuhan (武汉) ranked tenth in the country.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Wuhan (武汉) vigorously promoted financial service reform, and was approved to build a national-level science and technology insurance innovation demonstration zone. A number of national policy pilots, such as the equity investment pilot of Financial Asset Investment Companies (AIC) and the key support area for the "Science and Technology Board" of the bond market, have been implemented. As of August 2025, Wuhan (武汉) has implemented 5 Financial Asset Investment Companies (AIC) funds with a scale of 5.6 billion yuan, ranking fifth in the country; issued 32 science and technology innovation bonds with a scale of 28.4 billion yuan, ranking fifth in the country.
Optimize the financial service system, solve financing problems, and precisely irrigate innovation needs. There are more than 120 types of science and technology loans in the city, and the average annual growth rate of loans to science and technology enterprises in the city is 20%. Two government investment funds, Jiangcheng Fund (江城基金) and Wuhan Fund (武汉基金), were established to guide social capital to invest in the forefront of scientific and technological innovation. The comprehensive financial service platform "Han Rongtong" (汉融通) has been built, with 388,000 business entities settled in, providing 436.2 billion yuan in financing for small and medium-sized micro enterprises.
Vigorously develop green finance. In 2024, the balance of green loans in Wuhan (武汉) was 723 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.28%. Wuchang District (武昌区) in Wuhan (武汉) is building a Shuangtan (双碳) economic belt around the Shahu (沙湖) Lake, with the China Carbon Registration Building (Zhongtan Deng Dasha) (中碳登大厦) (Carbon Sink Building) as the main area, gathering more than 460 carbon-related enterprises with a revenue scale of 10 billion yuan. The Wuhan Climate Investment and Financing Comprehensive Service Platform "Wutan Tong" (武碳通) has 20 cooperative financial institutions settled in, achieving more than 35 billion yuan in financing.
The great river is surging, and thousands of sails are racing. Facing the "15th Five-Year Plan," Wuhan (武汉) will thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, firmly grasp the theme of high-quality development, strive to catch up and surpass with a more昂扬姿态, accelerate the construction of a national central city, make every effort to build "five centers," strive to build a modern and large Wuhan (武汉), and play a leading role in Hubei's (湖北) acceleration of becoming an important strategic fulcrum for the rise of the central region.
Data source: Publicity Department of the Wuhan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共武汉市委宣传部)
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At the 38th Golden Rooster Awards (中国电影金鸡奖) ceremony, 83-year-old Qiao Zhen (乔榛) was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award (Film) from the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (中国文联). In his speech, he quoted a line from his beloved poem "The Heart of a Grass": "Although I don't live brightly in this world, since I am alive, I must have my own color." Rooting in the soil like grass, this is the character of his creation.
For Qiao Zhen (乔榛), "life is for creation." Artists always speak through their works of art; no matter how lively or fancy other things are, they are difficult to penetrate people's hearts. In 1965, Qiao Zhen (乔榛) graduated from the Performance Department of the Shanghai Theatre Academy (上海戏剧学院) and came to the Actors' Troupe of the Shanghai Film Studio (上海电影制片厂). In 1970, a chance opportunity led him to participate in the dubbing work of the Shanghai Film Dubbing Studio (上海译制片厂). His first dubbed film was *The Red Shoes*, in which he dubbed the ballet coach. The film's metaphor comes from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale: once you put on the red shoes, you never stop. This dubbing seems to have become a symbol of Qiao Zhen's (乔榛) creative career. He put on the "red shoes" of film dubbing, using more than 60 years of artistic life to shape more than a thousand wonderful roles, working tirelessly and without regret.
Qiao Zhen (乔榛) played roles in films such as *Death Ray on Coral Island* (珊瑚岛上的死光) and *The Mystery of R4* (R4之谜). From screen performance to behind-the-scenes dubbing, this was his choice. He said he likes to stand in front of the microphone and use his voice to fully show the charm of the characters. On a late autumn afternoon, we sat around and chatted under the window hanging with flower baskets. He knew the artistic images he had dubbed like the back of his hand and often recited the lines of the characters. Qiao Zhen (乔榛) is good at using his voice to show characters with different personalities. He shaped Roy, the affectionate and restrained officer in *Waterloo Bridge* (魂断蓝桥), Osvaldo, the suave officer in *Yesenia* (叶塞尼亚), as well as Vronsky in *Anna Karenina* (安娜·卡列尼娜), Crassus, the noble leader in *Spartacus* (斯巴达克斯), and Robert, the photojournalist in *The Bridges of Madison County* (廊桥遗梦). I asked: Which character are you most satisfied with? He replied: I put my heart into every character.
Qiao Zhen's (乔榛) timbre is clear, suitable for dubbing aristocratic characters or wise men. In order to broaden his acting path, he once deliberately chose a different type of character - a funny little person. He not only studied the character at his desk, but also ran to the alley to shout and bump around, experiencing the character's everyday life. When dubbing, he adopted the language rhythm of urban life, stuttering when anxious, and dragging out his tone when proud, vividly interpreting the character's clumsy but kind personality.
In the early days of reform and opening up, translated films such as *Zorro* (佐罗), *Spartacus* (斯巴达克斯), *Les Misérables* (悲惨世界), and *La Grande Vadrouille* (虎口脱险) were all the rage. Qiao Zhen (乔榛) experienced the golden age of Chinese translated films and served as the director of the Shanghai Film Dubbing Studio (上海电影译制厂). He admired the rigorous spirit of the old director Chen Xuyi (陈叙一). Chen Xuyi (陈叙一) proposed that "the translation of the script should be flavorful, and the dubbing of the actors should be spiritual," and translating the title of "Captain" in *Garrison's Gorillas* (加里森敢死队) into "Head" can be described as a stroke of genius. Qiao Zhen (乔榛) admired Sun Daolin's (孙道临) high artistic realm of dubbing, believing that his timbre was clear and elastic, passionate when high-pitched, and deep when low-pitched. That famous monologue of "to be or not to be" used a deep and tragic voice to express Hamlet's contradictions and pain in a heart-shaking way.
The Shanghai Film Dubbing Studio (上海电影译制厂) has a good collective creative atmosphere. The links of translation, initial comparison, re-comparison, rehearsal, and recording are all meticulous, laying the foundation for the high quality of the film. In such an atmosphere, Qiao Zhen (乔榛) realized and formed his own translation and dubbing concept: "Clarify the mind and observe the Tao, reshape the soul" (澄怀观道，魂的再塑). It emphasizes purifying one's own mind, capturing the soul of the character, and achieving integration with the character. His performance of Roy Cronin in *Waterloo Bridge* (魂断蓝桥) was superb: during the period of passionate love, Qiao Zhen's (乔榛) voice was bright and full, the speech speed was faster, and the tone was rising, conveying Roy's ecstasy of falling in love; when tragedy came, his tone changed from shock and disbelief to a slightly trembling voice and unstable breathing, and finally returned to the emptiness and hoarseness after heartbreak. Because of this extraordinary expressiveness of "soul shaping," the characters he dubbed were no longer unfamiliar foreign images, but made the audience feel familiar and close.
I talked to him about the possibility of AI technology replacing performance. Qiao Zhen (乔榛) clearly said that he did not agree to use his voice for AI dubbing, "because every time I perform live, I will integrate new feelings. Shaping the soul for the character, AI dubbing cannot do it."
Qiao Zhen (乔榛) not only successfully shaped many characters in foreign films, but he also has a special love for our nation's excellent culture. I often listen to his recitals. His recitation art is superb, making Chinese classical poetry resonate in the new era. His interpretation of Bai Juyi's (白居易) *Song of Everlasting Regret* (长恨歌) and *Pipa Ballad* (琵琶行) is particularly famous. He uses his voice to construct a sense of picture and drama, vividly expressing the fate of the characters and the vicissitudes of history. He and his colleagues once created the recitation drama *Red Admonitions* (红色箴言), carefully selecting more than a dozen works by revolutionary martyrs such as Li Dazhao (李大钊), Yang Kaihui (杨开慧), Ye Ting (叶挺), and Fang Zhimin (方志敏), and matching them with multimedia and other forms of expression, using infectious voices and superb recitation skills to demonstrate the power of faith and the beauty of sublimity. Once, during a performance at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (国家大剧院), Qiao Zhen (乔榛) was extremely unwell, but still insisted on going on stage. As the opening bell rang, he stood on the stage in a Red Army uniform and recited Fang Zhimin's (方志敏) *Lovely China* (可爱的中国), his words earnest and his feelings deep. *Red Admonitions* (红色箴言) has been performed more than 100 times to date.
Qiao Zhen (乔榛) is gentle and refined, indifferent to fame and wealth, but has a heroic spirit in his bones. "A man can be destroyed, but not defeated" - Qiao Zhen (乔榛) often uses this sentence from Hemingway's novel *The Old Man and the Sea* to encourage himself. Since 1985, he has suffered from cancer three times and met death eight times. Accompanied by his wife, he faced the hardships of life with incredible courage and had a thorough experience of the joys and sorrows of life. This experience has enabled his artistic expression to reach a higher level. When reciting Lu You's (陆游) *Phoenix Hairpin* (钗头凤), he integrated the physical staggering caused by his illness into the tragic movements of the character, which was deeply moving on the spot. When reciting Li Bai's (李白) *The Road to Shu is Hard* (蜀道难), he constantly pondered Li Bai's (李白) state of mind, coupled with his own inner feelings, and powerfully expressed the emotional progression and the ups and downs of his mood in the three recitations of "The road to Shu is hard, harder than ascending to heaven" (蜀道之难，难于上青天).
That day, when we parted, Qiao Zhen (乔榛) smiled and told me that he was recently reciting the entire 773-character *Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng* (滕王阁序). "Promoting Chinese language and culture and excellent national culture is our mission," Qiao Zhen (乔榛) said.
He will always love the art of sound.
(The author is the former chairman of the Shanghai Film Association (上海电影家协会))
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Eight years ago, the head of the Changzhou Comic Drama Troupe approached me and invited me to write a play celebrating the 40th anniversary of reform and opening up. This was a "task assignment" that was not easy to write. During the exchange, we talked about Changzhou writer Gao Xiaosheng (高晓声), about the farmer named Chen Huansheng (陈奂生) in his writings, and about the survival difficulties currently faced by the Changzhou Comic Drama Troupe—the "eating" problem that more than a dozen actors were struggling to sustain. For some reason, from that time on, the two words "eating" kept flashing in my mind, lingering. I wanted to write about "Chen Huansheng (陈奂生)" and the "eating problem." So, I started looking for information, going deep into life, and began a long walk in the vast fields of northern Jiangsu. This is the origin of the comic drama "Chen Huansheng's (陈奂生) Eating Problem."
During that time, I seemed to see Chen Huansheng (陈奂生) and the survival history of his generation. But drama is not a raw record, nor is it reportage. The author must consider the original intention and mission of a play, and more importantly, its dramatic nature and the expressive methods that conform to the characteristics of the genre.
"Drama, in its essence, is the art of action." "Action" includes not only external, physical actions, but also internal, psychological ones. Moreover, in terms of the true meaning of dramatic action, the latter is richer and more important than the former. What is Chen Huansheng's (陈奂生) dramatic action on stage? It is eating, it is the eating problem. So, I found the most basic dramatic structure of this play: five meals in different historical periods run through the whole play, and eating is the starting point, focus, pain point, and laughing point of the problem. "Eating is a problem, the problem is not eating, not the eating problem," Chen Huansheng's (陈奂生) line, which he repeatedly muttered, is full of the "sorrow" of comedy and the "bitter smile" of tragedy.
The presentation of the theme in drama, of course, cannot rely on simple elaboration and preaching, or even stay at the level of a wonderful and interesting story, but more on whether it is possible to chisel through a mountain and let people see the situation on the other side of the mountain. The "historical" Chen Huansheng (陈奂生), like all Chinese farmers, provides us with a good "specimen." Why is he so fond of land? Why does he see the eating problem as bigger than the sky? Why, as a beneficiary of rural reform, did he become a "nail户" in the process of deepening reform? The stories before and after those unforgettable "dinner parties" precisely reflect the social appearance of rural China at that time, reflect the joys and sorrows, thoughts and wishes of ordinary people, and naturally generate the external actions and internal psychology of dramatic characters.
History is solemn, and comic opera must treat this "solemnity" with its artistic personality. Therefore, we designed many seemingly funny but actually "piercing" plots and details in the play—
At the beginning of the play, Chen Huansheng (陈奂生) finally manages to serve a bowl of white rice, but in the blink of an eye, it is snatched away by the vagrant woman, Shamei (傻妹). Chen Huansheng (陈奂生) marries Shamei (傻妹), and he wants 3 children, hoping that the brigade can allocate him 5 portions of rations, but Shamei (傻妹) instantly "sends him" 3 children. One mouth is cheering "I have a wife," and four mouths are waiting to be fed. A bowl of rice leads to the fate of 5 people. Secretary Wu (吴书记) "visits the poor and asks about their suffering," Captain Wang (王队长) engages in fraud, and Chen Huansheng's (陈奂生) refusal to lie, making up lies, and finally exposing the lies deeply stings the audience's hearts. In the era of implementing the household contract responsibility system, the villagers of Chenjia Village (陈家村) refused to allocate land to Chen Huansheng (陈奂生) on the grounds that Chen Huansheng (陈奂生) and the deceased Shamei (傻妹) did not have a marriage certificate and the children did not have household registration. Chen Huansheng (陈奂生) staged a scene at home where he and the deceased Shamei (傻妹) publicly "worshiped the hall." The plot is absurd and ridiculous, but in the eyes of the audience, it is extremely desolate. In order to return the stolen goods and redeem his eldest son, Chen Huansheng (陈奂生), when forcing his children to contribute money together, shouted like an auctioneer: "Still 80,000 short. 80,000 once, 80,000 twice..." The comedic expression shows Chen Huansheng's (陈奂生) persistence, anxiety, and a piece of paternal love. At the end of the whole play, the children learn the truth that Chen Huansheng (陈奂生) is their adoptive father, and see his broad and loving heart. They kneel down and vow to be his children in the next life, but Chen Huansheng (陈奂生) frankly says: "Let me think about it again..." In one sentence, it is full of the nearly lifelong hardship that Chen Huansheng (陈奂生), this "father," has paid for 3 children who have no blood relationship with him.
Thanks to the actors of the Changzhou Comic Drama Troupe (常州市滑稽剧团), who, through their wonderful performances, made this play stand on the stage from paper and finally won the Wenhua Award. After 7 years of trekking and more than 200 performances, this play reflecting the "eating problem" has become the troupe's "eating play."
(The author is the screenwriter of "Chen Huansheng's (陈奂生) Eating Problem")
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As the lights of the drama "Yu Chenglong" slowly dimmed amidst applause, we brought back the honor of the Stage Art Award at the 18th Wenhua Award, writing a thick footnote for the five years of polishing this work. This honor is a high recognition of the creative team's aesthetic ingenuity in activating historical figures and using artistic innovation to engage in dialogue with contemporary audiences.
How to make Yu Chenglong (于成龙), a clean official recorded in history, retain the weight of history and resonate emotionally with contemporary audiences has become our primary task. We specially invited Ma Lianlun (马连伦), who has deeply cultivated this subject matter and once served as the screenwriter for the TV series "Yu Chenglong," to write the script. He carried the determination to "rediscover Yu Chenglong," went deep into the land where Yu Chenglong lived to gather material, had in-depth conversations with scholars of literature and history, and captured the spiritual essence of the character in the stories passed down by word of mouth among the people. In the end, we decided to abandon the panoramic narrative routine common in historical subject matter works and focus on the typical deeds of Yu Chenglong during his tenure in Luocheng (罗城) and other key periods. We used "opening granaries to release grain" to show his people-oriented feelings, used "outwitting powerful figures" to highlight his upright character, and used "returning home in old age" to portray his commoner nature. Through these three core plot modules, the abstract governing concepts of "not wanting money, not fearing death" were transformed into concrete and perceptible dramatic conflicts. This focused plot construction allows the audience to penetrate the dust of history and directly reach the spiritual core of the character.
In the shaping of the character ensemble, we adopted "one person plays multiple roles," allowing actors to switch flexibly between identities such as disaster victims, yamen runners, local gentry, and powerful figures through quick costume changes and precise physical transformations. This approach constructs a rich social ecology with extremely simple stage language, and also implies the complexity of human relationships through the flow of actors' identities, forming a sharp contrast with Yu Chenglong's consistent spiritual adherence.
The presentation of the villainous character Mingzhu (明珠) is particularly special. We boldly used the metaphorical technique of "clothes rack representing a person"—except for key confrontational scenes, this representative of corrupt forces always appears as an image of "three people holding a clothes rack and wearing white masks." Without a specific face, but ubiquitous like a ghost, it not only strengthens the dramatic metaphor that "corruption is an invisible enemy," but also expands the ideological meaning of the work through the combination of virtuality and reality, allowing the conflict to transcend personal grievances and rise to a spiritual contest.
If the plot is the skeleton of the work, then the stage art is the flesh and blood that gives it life. The reason for winning the Stage Art Award this time lies in our achievement of a dual breakthrough of "contemporary translation of traditional aesthetics" and "visual expression of spiritual imagery." We drew inspiration from the art of creating scenery in classical Chinese gardens and the freehand aesthetics of traditional opera to construct a stage space that combines historical texture and contemporary aesthetics. Clean white is used as the main color, together with the textured brick shape, which not only implies the protagonist's integrity and dedication to public service, but also suggests the hardships and twists of his official career. We creatively applied the landscaping techniques of classical gardens: at the beginning, thin gauze curtains projected distant mountains and light shadows, forming a flowing "framed scene" with the white tree frame in the center of the stage; in the yamen scene, the standing signs of "silence" and "avoidance" divide the stage space with the "suppressing scene" technique, which not only restores the official regulations, but also creates tension and relaxation in the dramatic rhythm through occlusion and display; in the court scene, "opposing scenes" are constructed through platforms of varying heights and light and shadow contrast, and the subtle changes in the positions of the monarch and his ministers directly present the game of power relations; in the trial scene, the giant stone lion standing behind Yu Chenglong forms a "clamped scene," and the majesty of the stone lion echoes the uprightness of the character, strengthening the spiritual aura of "enforcing the law like a mountain."
At the same time, we abandoned the redundant accumulation of props and only selected a few objects with symbolic significance to enrich the narrative level of the stage in the form of "adding scenes." Among them, the design of the official measuring bucket for rice is particularly careful. The semi-old wooden material, the deliberately retained scratches and wear marks on the bucket wall, restore the historical texture. In the plot of "opening granaries to release grain," the visual effect of the rice pouring out transforms the concept of "taking the people as heaven" into a shocking stage picture. The imperial plaque adopts the "gradual display" technology. At the end of the "outwitting powerful figures" section, as the light focuses, the words "The First Honest Official in the World" on the plaque gradually become clear from blurred, forming a strong dramatic highlight.
These creative practices have made us deeply aware that excellent literary and artistic works on historical subjects must not only take root in the soil of historical facts, but also have aesthetic expressions that face the present. Stage art innovation is not a show of skills, but an inevitable choice to interpret the spirit of the characters with aesthetic language. The success of the drama "Yu Chenglong" not only allows the spirit of an honest official to transcend time and space, but also proves that the integration of traditional aesthetics and modern art can produce a powerful appeal.
(The author is the president of Shanxi Drama Theater (山西省话剧院), interviewed and compiled by Zhou Renjie (周人杰), reporter of this newspaper)
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As a member of the creative team for the Beijing Jingju Theater Company's (北京京剧院) small-theater Jingju opera "The Miser," whenever I see this work, adapted from Molière's classic comedy, shining on the stage, my heart is always filled with emotion for the vitality of Jingju art. Since its premiere in 2023, this work has received many positive reviews, and from November 22nd to 23rd, it once again appeared at the Jixiang Grand Theater (吉祥大戏院) along with several other small-theater Jingju operas. In the melodies of *pihuang*, the image of "Harpagon" the "miser" comes to life in a way that is closer to the aesthetic of Chinese audiences.
The key to adapting world-renowned works lies in finding the "resonance point" between Chinese and foreign art. The narrative tradition of Jingju, where "one person and one event run through to the end," is extremely charming. We used this as a starting point to simplify and refine the complex plot and numerous characters of the original work, making the storyline clearer and more in line with the presentation rules of the opera stage. We also boldly borrowed the expression techniques of Western commedia dell'arte, injecting fresh visual elements into traditional Jingju, striving to bring audiences a refreshing experience within a familiar artistic framework.
The soul of opera always lies hidden in the fusion of "drama" and "music." The creation of "The Miser" focuses on breaking through the "music" as its core. Considering the comedic nature and satirical core of the work, we decided to base the protagonist, Harpagon, on the "Wenchou" (文丑) role in Jingju. Traditional Wenchou mainly focuses on dialogue and acting, with very few singing parts, but we wanted to show the character's inner world through rich singing sections. From this, a bold idea emerged: to create a new role called "Chousheng" (丑生).
How to make the "Chousheng" singing style retain the humorous feel of Wenchou while allowing the actor to perform smoothly was a challenge faced by the singing design. After repeated deliberation, we used the singing style of Jingju's *laosheng* (老生) as the base, carefully incorporating the smooth and simple characteristics of the Qi school (麒派) and the undulating and varied singing characteristics of the Yan school (言派), so that the singing style has both traditional charm and character personality. To highlight the Wenchou characteristics, we also borrowed the flexible forms of storytelling, imitation, teasing, and singing from folk art, interspersed dialogue in the singing, designed "singing and dialogue combination" sections, and added *tiaohuayin* (挑滑音), large melody jumps, the alternation of long and short sentences, and the treatment of intonation, making Harpagon's singing full of humor and accurately fitting the character's image. In addition, the roles of Miss Ma, Young Master Gong, Miss Gong, and Mama Fu in the play all use different singing styles, and the rich singing levels make the music of the entire play more recognizable.
In the application and creation of *qupai* (曲牌), we also pay attention to the balance between "preserving the essence" and "innovation." We excavated and re-arranged traditional Jingju *qupai* such as "Little Mill," using cheerful and lively melodies to set off the scene atmosphere; combined opera tunes and percussion music, and created a lively "cooking dance music" to make the life scenes more interesting. What is particularly special is the emotional part of Miss Ma and Young Master Gong. We used the form of "singing while dancing" to show the process of the two people getting to know, understand, and love each other, and created "Fisherman's Song Waltz" for this purpose—based on the audience's familiar Jingju traditional tune "Fisherman's Song," incorporating the 3/4 beat rhythm of the Western waltz, so that the two-beat traditional melody collides and merges with the three-beat Western dance rhythm, which not only retains the charm of Jingju, but also adds a romantic and lively atmosphere. Chinese and Western art achieved harmonious resonance at this moment. In addition, according to the needs of different scenes, we used various forms such as female chorus and instrumental music to delicately portray the characters' psychology and cleverly set off the stage atmosphere, so that the music and plot and performance are deeply integrated and jointly serve the story expression.
The singing and music creation of "The Miser" is not only an artistic exploration, but also a proof of the modern vitality of Jingju. Respect tradition, but not be confined to tradition; integrate Western art, but not lose oneself. Through this work, we try to tell world classic stories in the language of Chinese traditional art, so that more people can feel the charm and vitality of Jingju.
(Author's unit: Beijing Jingju Theater Company (北京京剧院))
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As the refreshing fragrance of osmanthus blossoms fills Rongcheng, the 15th China Golden Bell Awards for Music arrives as scheduled. Hosting the national-level music gala for five consecutive sessions is simply because this city "understands music."
The Golden Bell Awards competition venue is open to the public, and Chengdu (成都) citizens enthusiastically purchase tickets to watch these high-level concerts. Vocal music, guzheng, orchestral music, piano... multiple competition sessions are packed with audiences, and tickets for the closing performance are even harder to come by.
Stepping out of the competition venue, the entire city of Chengdu (成都) transforms into an open "concert hall": In Guihu Park (桂湖公园), the famous singer Yang Hongji (杨洪基) leads the singing of "The Rolling Yangtze River Flows Eastward" in the misty rain; in the fields of Wenwu Community (文武社区), a unique rice paddy concert is leisurely played; beside the tents on Tianfu Greenway (天府绿道), music lovers hold ukuleles, singing and playing...
Music is the shared breath of the entire city.
At night in Chengdu (成都), the Jinjiang River (锦江) reflects the city's halo. At Hejiang Pavilion (合江亭), folk singers strum their guitars, and the melody of "Chengdu" drifts with the evening breeze. Listeners sit around like constellations, the warm steam from their flower tea blending with the notes in the night.
At the confluence of the waters, music landmarks are scattered like pearls. The bamboo forest of Wangjianglou Park (望江楼公园) is a natural sound field, and the statue of Xue Tao (薛涛) is often the site of dialogues between bamboo flutes and guqin; the lights of the Jiuyanqiao Bar Street (九眼桥酒吧街) are reflected in the river, and electronic music intertwines with the sound of flowing water to create a modern variation; heading east, the steel factory buildings of Dongjiao Memory (东郊记忆) have been reshaped by musical notes, and the former industrial pulse now beats again with the rhythm of chords; arriving in the north of the city, Chengdu Open-air Music Park (成都露天音乐公园) lies quietly like a white shell, tourists sit on the ground, and under the moonlight, the music washes over the lawn like a tide...
The most touching aspect of music's permeation of Chengdu (成都) is in the ordinary streets and alleys.
"Chengdu's (成都) rich musical atmosphere is not only in small bars, but also around us ordinary people!" Tao Popo (陶婆婆), who settled in Chengdu (成都) after retiring, joined the community choir as soon as she moved in. The choir invites professional teachers to guide training, gradually forming an elegant and harmonious singing style, and has won excellent results in many competitions.
Under the bamboo forest of Wangjianglou Park (望江楼公园), several elderly people with gray hair bring their own benches and sit in a circle. One grandpa holds a ruan with a warm tone, one grandma plays crisp bamboo clappers, and the spirited old man in the middle is closing his eyes, swaying his head, and singing a melodious excerpt from Sichuan Opera. There is no professional sound system, only the original flavor of the tune, intertwined with the rustling of bamboo leaves and the clinking of teacups from the teahouse not far away.
"Chengdu's (成都) musical atmosphere is both homey and warm, and as passionate as hot pot." Luo Jin (罗津), Deputy General Manager of Chengdu Commercial Daily Marketing and Planning Company, has been involved in the preparation of the Golden Bell Awards for many years and is also a senior music fan. "Chengdu (成都) people integrate art into their daily lives, and music is no longer an object of appreciation, but life itself."
Echoing the Golden Bell Awards, the 31st "Rongcheng Autumn" Chengdu International Music Season is in full swing. Over three months, more than 80 music performances and over 200 events are spread throughout the city, forming a three-dimensional music ecology covering both professionals and the public.
The "2025 China Urban Music Industry Development Index Research Report" released during the music season shows that Chengdu (成都) ranks among the top in the evaluation of multiple indicators such as music industry agglomeration, music original vitality, music performance vitality, and music culture and tourism integration index. In 2024, there were more than 3,600 music companies in Chengdu (成都), holding more than 5,800 music performances, and in the first three quarters of this year, there were 92 large-scale concerts and music festivals with more than 5,000 people.
Chengdu's (成都) musical genes are deeply rooted in ancient Shu civilization. The stone chime unearthed from the Jinsha Site (金沙遗址) can still be struck to produce sound, and the sound quality is pure and melodious. The adorable expression of the Han Dynasty storyteller figurine confirms the joyful rhythm that has permeated this land since ancient times. The profound musical tradition, combined with the leisurely and comfortable urban charm, makes Chengdu (成都) like a magnet, constantly attracting batches of music lovers.
From the professional hall of the Golden Bell Awards to the benefit performances in the streets and alleys, from the gorgeous movements of "Rongcheng Autumn" to the natural sounds of the rice paddy concert, music has penetrated into the texture of Chengdu (成都) like capillaries. The melodies of tradition and modernity are intertwined here, and the millennium-old musical vein and the sound of the future converge at this moment, blending into the everyday life of Rongcheng (蓉城).
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