Summary: Xi Jinping's forthcoming article in *Qiushi* outlines the Party's vision for urban development, emphasizing a shift towards high-quality, sustainable, and people-centered growth. He highlights the need for innovation, improved living conditions, green development, and enhanced resilience in cities, and notes that China's urbanization is transitioning from rapid growth to stable development focused on quality improvement. The article stresses the importance of strengthening the Party's leadership in urban affairs and implementing a people-oriented approach. It calls for optimizing the urban system, fostering innovation, enhancing livability, promoting green development, and building resilient cities. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes adhering to "high-quality development" as a key principle for China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), stressing the importance of innovation, coordinated development, green initiatives, openness, and shared prosperity. It highlights the need to tap into domestic demand and future industries, noting that international institutions are revising growth forecasts upward and that foreign companies remain optimistic about long-term revenue growth in China, with one CEO stating that "the next China is still China." The article criticizes local governments for pursuing unsustainable, vanity projects driven by misaligned performance metrics and calls for a pragmatic, localized approach to economic development, emphasizing long-term gains and prioritizing the people's interests, advocating that the country will be able to achieve its sustainability goals.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Beijing, stating that China-Canada relations are improving and should continue on a healthy and stable path. Li emphasized the economic complementarity between the two countries and expressed China's willingness to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including clean energy, digital technology, and agriculture, while also hoping Canada would provide a fair business environment for Chinese companies. Trudeau affirmed Canada's adherence to the one-China policy and expressed a desire to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in various fields, including trade and green economy. Both leaders committed to strengthening cooperation within multilateral frameworks like the UN and WTO to promote global governance and free trade, with Canada expressing support for China's application to the CPTPP. Wu Zhenglong participated in these events.
Summary: Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji met with the Prime Minister of Canada, Carney, in Beijing on January 15th. Zhao stated that China is willing to work with Canada to implement the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders in October, respect each other's core interests, and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation. Carney stated that Canada adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to deepen cooperation with China in various fields. The United States was not mentioned.
Summary: Cai Qi, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, addressed the National Organization Ministers Meeting, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Xi Jinping Thought, strengthening Party leadership, and promoting high-quality Party building to support China's modernization goals. He stressed the need for unified thought and action under the Party's leadership, proper performance evaluation, and cadre selection. Organization Department Minister Shi Taifeng presided over the meeting and emphasized strengthening the Party's political construction and cadre management. The meeting did not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses recent and upcoming policies in China designed to reduce the financial burden of raising children. These policies include increased reimbursement for prenatal care, aiming for "no out-of-pocket" childbirth expenses nationwide by 2026, and providing annual childcare subsidies of 3,600 yuan per child under 3 years old. Furthermore, it mentions increased tax deductions for childcare and education, expansion of affordable childcare services, and free preschool education for all kindergarten seniors. The "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes optimizing these supportive policies and promoting integrated childcare services.
Summary: The 2026 National Ecological and Environmental Protection Work Conference reported significant improvements in China's air quality during 2025, with PM2.5 levels decreasing by 4.4% and the proportion of days with good air quality increasing by 1.9%. These improvements are attributed to measures such as upgrading emission standards for heavy industries and increasing the adoption of new energy heavy trucks. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the nation reduced PM2.5 concentration by 20%. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment plans to further improve air quality during the 15th Five-Year Plan by focusing on reducing PM2.5 concentrations and promoting structural adjustments and refined pollution control. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In 2025, China's total imports and exports exceeded 45 trillion yuan, reaching a record high. The growth is attributed to "new productive forces," particularly increased exports of industrial robots and green products. China's large domestic market, with imports exceeding 18 trillion yuan, continues to attract foreign investment. China emphasizes its expanding trade relationships with over 240 countries and regions. The article suggests that China's development and opening-up will contribute stability and positive energy to the global economy.
Summary: Chen Xi presided over the graduation ceremony for the Central Party School's fall 2025 semester, awarding diplomas to 1,312 graduates. Ten student representatives stated that their training strengthened their understanding of Xi Jinping Thought and the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Party Congress. They emphasized their enhanced political consciousness in implementing Party Central Committee decisions and expressed commitment to applying Party theories in their future work, particularly in advancing Chinese-style modernization and planning the 15th Five-Year Plan. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: At a State Council Information Office press conference, People's Bank of China (PBOC) officials, including spokesperson Zou Lan, detailed monetary policy achievements in 2025 and plans for 2026, emphasizing "appropriately loose" monetary policy and further RRR and interest rate cuts. The PBOC will optimize structural monetary policy tools, directing funds towards technology, green initiatives, and consumption, and has set aside a special 1 trillion yuan relending facility for private enterprises. State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) officials, including spokesperson Li Bin, reported on the basic equilibrium of foreign exchange market supply and demand, and stability in cross-border capital flow. SAFE will further promote high-level institutional opening-up of capital projects in areas such as direct investment, securities investment, and cross-border financing.
Summary: Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao outlined plans to boost domestic consumption in 2026 by focusing on key areas like service consumption, optimizing the "trade-in" policy for consumer goods, and tapping into the potential of lower-tier markets. Wang emphasized the importance of diversifying trade partners, promoting balanced trade through initiatives like "Export to China," and vigorously developing service trade. China aims to steadily advance institutional opening-up, promote reasonable cross-border distribution of industrial and supply chains, and constructively participate in global economic governance, including APEC and the WTO. The measures also include expanding opening up in service sectors, such as value-added telecommunications, biotechnology and wholly-owned hospitals. The article did not mention the United States.
Summary: Since winter began, Shuangfeng County in Loudi City, Hunan Province has comprehensively promoted the construction of high-standard farmland. The project aims to improve agricultural infrastructure through land consolidation, water conservancy improvements, and road optimization, ultimately enhancing the quality of arable land. Workers are shown constructing a stone revetment for riverbank protection in Shuanghui Village. The article makes no mention of specific officials, U.S.-China relations or the United States.
Summary: China's Ministry of Civil Affairs and eight other departments jointly issued measures to cultivate elderly care service operators and promote the "silver economy," focusing on branding, market supply-demand alignment, technological empowerment, and optimized development environments. The measures outline 14 specific actions across five areas, aiming to foster a level playing field, improve government services, streamline licensing, and support stable operations for elderly care businesses. By the end of 2025, there were 41,700 elderly care institutions in China, with 722,000 employees, up 12.2% year-on-year. These actions intend to address barriers and enhance efficiency in the elderly care sector. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Guangdong province launched its "Guangdong Goods Go Global" spring campaign in Foshan, aiming to boost the online sales and market influence of Guangdong-made industrial consumer goods. The initiative leverages the province's manufacturing and digital economy strengths, featuring government platforms, corporate participation, and media support to promote "Guangdong Goods." Starting with a home appliance-focused promotion, the campaign intends to expand to other key Guangdong industries, emphasizing both short-term consumption and long-term brand building and industrial chain upgrades. The campaign highlights Guangdong's commitment to prioritizing manufacturing. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The China-constructed Orange Line metro in Lahore, Pakistan, has transported over 280 million passengers since opening in October 2020, significantly reducing commute times and stimulating commercial development along its route. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the project as a symbol of China-Pakistan friendship. The metro has created employment opportunities, improved air quality by reducing emissions, and is fostering a local talent pool through a joint China-Pakistan training program, which has been referred to as the establishment of a 'metro university'. The project serves as a model for potential replication in future urban rail projects in Pakistan and deepens cooperation between China and Pakistan.
Summary: The author, identified as the Deputy Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Association, asserts that revanchist sentiment fueled by Japan's WWII defeat persists among Japanese right-wing groups. The article accuses Japan of attempting to revive militarism through actions like increasing its defense budget and challenging the post-war international order with provocative statements on Taiwan. The author criticizes Japan's recent statements on Taiwan, deeming it interference in China's internal affairs. Russia and China are committed to resisting the revival of Japanese militarism and safeguarding the outcomes of World War II. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: Wang Yi met with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly in Beijing, noting Prime Minister Carney's visit to China, the first in eight years, marked a turning point for bilateral relations. Wang expressed China's willingness to strengthen communication, increase trust, and deepen cooperation with Canada. Joly stated the new Canadian government highly values its relationship with China. She expressed hope that the visit would restart dialogue, achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, and strengthen multilateral coordination.
Summary: Wang Yi spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on January 15, where Araghchi described recent Iranian unrest as being caused by external forces, while affirming Iran's readiness to counter external interference. Wang Yi stated China's opposition to the use or threat of force in international relations and against imposing one's will on other nations, and expressed hope that Iran would maintain stability and defend its legitimate rights. Wang Yi also expressed China's desire to play a constructive role in resolving regional differences through dialogue. The U.S. was not directly mentioned, but Wang's comments about not imposing one's will on other nations and not using force could be seen as an indirect reference to U.S. policy.
Summary: Trinidad and Tobago's United National Congress International Relations Secretary Nicholas Morris, after visiting Shanghai, stated that China's modernization path offers a new choice for developing countries. Impressed by Shanghai's Yangshan Port and Tesla's Shanghai factory, Morris highlighted China's systematic solutions to development challenges, including reducing carbon emissions and promoting green development. He praised China's commitment to addressing climate change and its people-centered development approach. Morris expressed hope for strengthened cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and China on climate change and global governance, particularly in leveraging China's development experience for Trinidad and Tobago's industrial advancement.
Summary: Xinhua reported that Xi Jinping's special envoy, Zheng Jianbang, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, will attend the inauguration ceremony of Guinean President Doumbouya in Conakry on January 17th. Zheng's attendance is at the invitation of President Doumbouya. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian stated that China and the EU reached a "soft landing" on the electric vehicle case, which was welcomed by industry representatives from both sides. He Yongqian emphasized the importance of resolving the dispute within the WTO framework, noting that it sends a positive signal about maintaining a rules-based international trade order and promotes global economic stability. He Yongqian said that this outcome serves as a model for resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation. He added that China is willing to work with the EU to implement the consensus reached at the China-EU leaders' meeting and support further cooperation based on market principles.
Summary: The "New Era, New Vision" Sino-Foreign Joint Creation Program held its second exhibition and launched its third iteration in Beijing, aiming to promote cross-cultural understanding through documentary and short video collaborations. Organized by the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, the program received over 7,000 submissions in its second year, selecting 100 projects for support. A representative from the Administration emphasized documentary's role in promoting intercultural exchange. The third program will focus on "China's Development, Global Opportunities," and include special units on international collaboration and exchange with neighboring countries. The program also aims to facilitate international creators' engagement with China and Chinese directors' engagement with the world.
Summary: This article depicts the bustling scene at Taicang Port in Suzhou, Jiangsu, where roll-on/roll-off ships are loading large quantities of new energy vehicles for export to various destinations worldwide. The visual evidence suggests a strong push in China's new energy vehicle export sector. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Song Rende, an animal disease control expert known as the "Yak Doctor," is dedicated to improving yak breeding techniques and increasing herder incomes in the Sanjiangyuan region. For 39 years, Song has worked in Yushu, Qinghai province, developing and promoting improved breeding, disease control, and grazing management techniques. He and his team provide research-backed feed and guidance to local herders like Buze, improving productivity and reducing reliance on herd size for wealth. Despite offers for higher-paying jobs elsewhere, Song remained in Yushu, even staying after the 2010 earthquake to help with animal disease control and livestock recovery. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the "bucket effect" (addressing weaknesses) and the "bamboo pole effect" (strengthening advantages) as complementary strategies for China's development. It argues that China needs to both address its shortcomings, such as supply chain security, and cultivate its strengths, like technological innovation, to achieve high-quality development. The piece uses examples such as regional development and tech advancements to illustrate the interplay of these concepts. It emphasizes the importance of balancing security with innovation in the pursuit of a new development paradigm. By overcoming bottlenecks China can convert previous shortcomings into new advantages in areas like new energy vehicles and 5G.
Summary: 雄'an New Area held its first bi-weekly coordination meeting of the year to address the concerns of entities relocating from Beijing, focusing on education-related issues, with officials from the local Education Bureau present. Representatives from nearly 30 companies attended the meeting, raising questions about school enrollment policies and other practical matters. The New Area's Comprehensive Service Center pledged to address all concerns raised, aiming for a 100% satisfaction rate in resolving the concerns of relocating entities. The meetings aim to facilitate the construction of a modern city in line with the "15th Five-Year Plan." The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Beijing, stating China is ready to work with Canada as strategic partners, strengthen dialogue, and respect each other's core interests. Li emphasized the strong economic complementarity between the two countries, welcoming Canadian businesses to invest in China while hoping Canada will provide a fair environment for Chinese investors. Trudeau affirmed Canada's adherence to the one-China policy and expressed willingness to enhance cooperation in various fields, also voicing support for the UN and multilateral trade. The two leaders witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation agreements, including those related to trade and energy.
Summary: A primary school in Hefei, Anhui province organized a field trip to the Xiaoyaojin Park lantern festival for its students. The students watched folk performances and participated in traditional handicrafts. The purpose of the trip was to allow students to experience and appreciate traditional Chinese culture. No specific officials or political figures were mentioned in the report. The article does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's Ministry of Emergency Management reports significant progress in disaster relief efforts, stating that over 60% of the 45,000 homes needing reconstruction and 102,000 homes needing repair after disasters in 2023 have been completed. All 38,000 displaced individuals have been resettled. The Ministry also noted a high number of disaster responses in the past year, initiating 24 national responses, assisting 3.63 million people, and allocating significant funds and resources. The Ministry, in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance, has allocated 4.44 billion yuan for winter and spring relief, with work teams deployed to ensure distribution before the Spring Festival.
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Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of effective government intervention ("有为") in supporting businesses and fostering economic growth in China. It highlights the "breakfast meetings" ("早餐会") as a successful model for government-business communication, allowing officials to understand and address companies' concerns. The key to effective intervention lies in precise execution, focusing on systemic issues, removing obstacles, and standardizing regulations to strengthen the unified national market. The piece also mentions the need for governments to transition from management to service-oriented roles, supporting innovation in key sectors such as high-end equipment and digital economy. The article did not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In 2023, China's National People's Congress Standing Committee received thousands of normative documents and review suggestions, using its "regulatory physical examination" mechanism to identify and rectify issues of constitutionality, legality, and appropriateness. This process aims to ensure legislative quality, prevent conflicting regulations, and uphold the unified legal system by addressing issues such as discriminatory practices against disabled individuals and unreasonable restrictions on market entry. The "regulatory physical examination" also focuses on safeguarding the rights and interests of the people, addressing issues such as mandatory insurance burdens and loopholes in property management regulations based on citizen feedback. This mechanism promotes a consistent and effective legal framework for national governance by addressing inconsistencies across different levels and domains.
Summary: The article commemorates Gu Fangzhou, the "Sugar Pill Grandpa," for his development of the oral polio vaccine. UNESCO will jointly host centenary celebrations with China, France, and Italy in 2026-2027. The piece praises Gu's dedication to national service, scientific spirit, and the accessibility of Chinese innovation for the benefit of the people, exemplified by making the polio vaccine a "sugar pill." It also notes China's commitment to international cooperation, contrasting it with other countries' approaches to issues like climate change and AI governance, and highlights China's continued commitment to global cooperation. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The State Administration for Market Regulation and the Cyberspace Administration of China jointly issued the "Supervision and Management Measures for Live-streaming E-commerce." The measures aim to establish a clear governance system for live-streaming e-commerce, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of consumers and businesses. The regulations include requirements to save live-streaming replays and interactive information for at least three years and bring AI-generated content under supervision. The goal is to promote the healthy development of the live-streaming e-commerce industry. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the problems arising from the overzealous implementation of appointment systems (预约制) in China, particularly in public services like museums and government offices. It argues that while online appointments can improve efficiency, a "one-size-fits-all" approach neglects the needs of the elderly, those with urgent needs, and those without access to technology. The piece advocates for a more flexible system that combines online booking with offline options and considers the diverse needs of the population. The article cites Beijing's decision to remove reservation requirements for tourism, except for major sites like the Forbidden City and the National Museum, as an example of positive change. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The articles discuss efforts to improve public services in China through technological innovation and increased accessibility. Tianjin is using AI and technologies to aid disabled citizens and provide safety to the elderly. Furthermore, cities like Xi'an and Changsha are moving government services into shopping malls to increase convenience and accessibility for citizens. The articles emphasize the importance of combining technological upgrades with improved service quality and efficiency. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Ji Jie, deputy director of the National Key Laboratory of Fire Safety at the University of Science and Technology of China, and his team are studying ancient fire prevention methods in historical buildings, visiting nearly a hundred cultural heritage sites. They are compiling their research into popular science books and conducting outreach to schools to promote interest in traditional culture and fire prevention technology, emphasizing the "fire prevention wisdom" embedded in these structures. Their research has led to the development of a dynamic fire risk assessment system and advanced fire detection systems, which are now being used in sites like the Forbidden City and Potala Palace. The team is focused on applying modern technology to protect historical buildings. The article does not contain discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Retired teachers Xin Yuanhua and his wife Teng Chong are preparing for another trip to the Liangshan area of Sichuan to provide science and psychological health lessons to children. Xin, a retired engineering professor, creates engaging science experiments using everyday objects, while Teng, a former psychology teacher, offers counseling to students. Together, they have visited over 50 schools in rural areas, inspiring students and other retired teachers to join their cause. The "Xin Yuanhua Silver-Age Teacher Support Team," comprised of retired teachers, provides educational support to schools in the Liangshan area. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The National Archives Administration of China announced plans to improve archive accessibility and compilation of archives related to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in 2026. They will also begin the application process for the seventh batch of the "China Archives Document Heritage List" and hold a symposium on archival work in border ethnic regions. The meeting emphasized the importance of archival work in preserving history and serving the needs of the party and the state, especially regarding the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party. Focus will be given to the implementation of the "15th Five-Year Plan" for national archival development. The meeting also highlighted the role of archives in improving people's livelihoods.
Summary: An elementary school in Neijiang, Sichuan province is incorporating shadow puppetry, a form of intangible cultural heritage, into its curriculum. Students are learning to make shadow puppets and perform shadow plays as part of an effort to enrich campus life. The article does not reference the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: A cotton farmer in Shaya County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, reports increased efficiency and income due to mechanized farming, scientific seed selection, and a localized cotton industry chain. Xinjiang's cotton production exceeded 6 million tons in 2025, accounting for 92.8% of the national total, due to increased mechanization and improved seed varieties. The shift has transformed farming roles, with younger generations returning home to manage farms using technology and data analysis, boosting yields and farmer incomes. The development of a complete cotton industry chain within Xinjiang, from cotton farming to textile production, increases the value of cotton produced, and creates local job opportunities. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the necessity of adhering to "high-quality development" during China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), highlighting 2026 as a crucial starting year. It stresses implementing a new development philosophy focused on innovation, coordination, green initiatives, openness, and shared benefits to enhance both the quality and quantity of economic growth, while also recognizing current domestic supply-demand imbalances. It also calls for expanding domestic demand, especially in the service sector, and tapping into China's vast economic potential. The article underscores the importance of aligning political achievements with sustainable development and adapting economic strategies to local conditions, and mentions that international organizations like the IMF and Goldman Sachs have raised their economic forecasts for China, and that multinational corporations are optimistic about Chinese revenue growth.
Summary: This article reports on freshwater fish harvesting in Taojiawan Village, Zhejiang Province, driven by strong winter market demand. Local fish farmers are draining ponds to harvest fish and prepare for the next season. The town of Jiapu is leveraging its water resources to promote new aquaculture models. The effort aims to increase agricultural efficiency and farmer income. The article does not discuss Chinese politics, US-China relations, or specific officials.
Summary: Professor Su Jian of Peking University's School of Economics addressed domestic and foreign journalists and embassy press officers at a China Journalists Association event, interpreting the spirit of the 2025 Central Economic Work Conference. Su stated that while China's economic environment faces increasing external complexity, the fundamental conditions for long-term positive economic trends remain. He emphasized the need for proactive fiscal and moderately relaxed monetary policies. Su also mentioned the importance of preventing and defusing risks in key areas, and stabilizing employment, businesses, the market, and expectations. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Huanggang Village's Party Secretary highlights the village's success in leveraging its unique Dong culture, particularly the Dong folk songs and traditional farming practices, to boost tourism. In October of last year, Huanggang Village was selected as one of the "Best Tourism Villages" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. This initiative has led to increased village income and a resurgence of local pride, encouraging villagers to preserve their cultural heritage. The article also mentions the growing trend of rural tourism in China, with an income of 900 billion yuan in 2024. The growing trend is contributing to rural revitalization through infrastructure improvements and integrated development of the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries.
Summary: A national health information platform for children's healthcare was launched by Beijing Children's Hospital and Migu Culture Technology. The platform aims to provide professional, public-interest information and facilitate medical collaboration, offering digital solutions for various children's health needs. The platform currently features over 1300 health education videos covering topics such as nutrition, seasonal illnesses, and mental well-being.
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Summary: In 2025, China afforested 127 million mu, bringing the national forest coverage rate to 25.09%. The "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project saw significant progress, with 29.2 billion yuan invested in 337 key projects covering 130 million mu. China is also promoting the reform of the collective forest tenure system and the high-quality development of the forestry and grass industry, with a total output value of nearly 11 trillion yuan. The country has also established a nature reserve system with national parks as the main body, effectively protecting 90% of terrestrial ecosystems. The article makes no mention of U.S. - China relations.
Summary: According to the 2026 National Ecological and Environmental Protection Work Conference, China's ecological environment quality continued to improve in 2025, with all annual targets successfully achieved. The nationwide average PM2.5 concentration decreased by 4.4% year-on-year, and the proportion of days with good air quality reached 89.3%. Surface water quality also improved, with the proportion of sections of water reaching Grade I-III increasing by 1 percentage point year on year. An official from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment stated that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, they would focus on carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, promoting coordinated carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth to achieve new progress in building a beautiful China.
Summary: The South-to-North Water Diversion East Route project officially commenced its 2025-2026 water transfer operation on January 15th with the opening of the Tai'erzhuang pump station in Shandong. The project aims to supply a record 1.638 billion cubic meters of water to Jiangsu, Anhui, and Shandong. The Tai'erzhuang pump station alone is slated to transfer 1.321 billion cubic meters to Shandong. Since its launch, the project has transferred a cumulative 52.9 billion cubic meters of water, including over 8 billion cubic meters to Shandong. The North Extension Project has supplied over 800 million cubic meters to Hebei and Tianjin.
Summary: Despite sub-zero temperatures in Xinjiang's Hotan region, an anti-desertification campaign is underway involving construction of barriers and planting vegetation. This initiative follows the 2024 completion of the Taklamakan Desert ecological barrier. Local farmers are participating during the agricultural off-season, supplementing their income through these activities. The project aims to strengthen the ecological security of southern Xinjiang.
Summary: The Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts a large-scale rain and snow event across China from January 17th to 21st, with significant temperature drops and strong winds expected in central and eastern regions. Snowfall is predicted for areas from Northwest China to the Yangtze River region, with potential for blizzards in some areas. Chief Forecaster Chen Boyu noted the extensive rain and snow coverage and the possibility of freezing rain in mountainous regions. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a frost damage risk warning for winter wheat and rapeseed.
Summary: China's Ministry of Natural Resources announced that it has restored 3.35 million mu of abandoned mines during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, exceeding its original target. The Ministry, in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance, implemented 68 demonstration projects in key areas, promoting a "central guidance + local implementation + social participation" model for ecological restoration. These efforts have led to the restoration of over 18,000 abandoned mines, the elimination of nearly 7,000 geological safety hazards, and the creation of new arable land and wetlands. The Ministry plans to strengthen ecological restoration supervision of active mines and develop a plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan. No mentions or allusions to the United States or U.S.-China relations were made in the article.
Summary: China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, along with other departments, has released 12 methodologies for greenhouse gas emission reduction projects, including in oil and gas, agriculture, and renewable energy. According to an official from the Ministry's climate change division, the national voluntary emission reduction trading market, launched in January 2024, is designed to incentivize broader participation in emission reduction efforts. Over 140 projects in areas like offshore wind and afforestation have been publicized, with registered projects expected to reduce emissions by approximately 125 million tons. The Ministry aims to establish a transparent and internationally aligned national market. The article does not mention the United States.
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Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's call for global ecological civilization, viewing it as crucial for sustainable development and a necessary evolution beyond industrial civilization. It argues that China's approach to ecological civilization offers a new model for modernization, contrasting with the unsustainable "pollute first, clean up later" path of developed nations. The author suggests China's ecological achievements and theoretical framework can contribute to global green development and provide a counter-narrative to existing, potentially self-serving, environmental narratives in developed countries. The article advocates for reforming global environmental governance to be more inclusive and equitable, facilitating green transitions in developing nations, and criticizes unnamed countries for hindering sustainable development. It positions China as a leader in global ecological civilization through its own green development and international cooperation initiatives, offering a "Chinese solution" to global environmental challenges.
Summary: The article emphasizes the interconnectedness of individual families ("small homes") and the nation ("big home") in China's development, drawing on Xi Jinping's remarks to highlight this relationship. It argues that addressing the needs of individual families is crucial for national progress and that effective governance at the local level is key to achieving this. The piece stresses the importance of incorporating public well-being into development plans and cadre evaluations, ensuring that policies align with the needs of the people. Finally, the article insists on strengthening grassroots governance and supporting social services to improve people's wellbeing. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of nurturing young cadres as successors to the Chinese socialist cause. It stresses that fostering young cadres requires a two-pronged approach: strict discipline and warm encouragement. The author argues that strong ideals and a respect for laws and regulations are critical for young cadres, while a supportive environment encourages initiative. The author also argues that the party should protect cadres from false accusations and provide political, mental and emotional support. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the text.
Summary: Shanghai held its 9th annual conference on optimizing the business environment, releasing its 2026 action plan focused on systematic reform and a "big business environment" concept. The plan targets pain points in areas like government services, market competition, industrial ecology, and social co-governance, transforming ad-hoc solutions into standardized systems. Shanghai aims to build a first-class international business environment through marketization, the rule of law, and internationalization. The city's efforts include streamlining processes, protecting intellectual property, and fostering innovation in sectors like biomedicine and new energy. These initiatives aim to provide replicable models for higher-level opening up and to make "Shanghai prices" an important anchor of the industrial chain.
Summary: Shanghai Customs has implemented a new "remote inspection" model for cosmetics, first piloted in Fengxian District's "Oriental Beauty Valley," to expedite customs clearance. This initiative allows customs officials to remotely inspect goods via video, enabling real-time dialogue with cosmetics companies and faster release times. The new measures also include a "whitelist" mechanism for reputable cosmetics firms, allowing for sampling and immediate release, further streamlining the export process. These measures are aimed at supporting the high-quality development of Shanghai's cosmetics industry, which is characterized by scale, innovation, and internationalization. The streamlining of customs procedures is considered by businesses to provide a competitive advantage.
Summary: Shanghai is launching a new action plan in 2026 focused on four key environments to further optimize its business climate, aiming to solve new development problems through more precise reforms. The plan prioritizes efficiency in government services, fairness in market competition (especially for SMEs), and a friendly industrial ecosystem with improved supply chains, and a society that values openness, innovation, and cultural enrichment. The goal is to build an internationally leading business environment tailored to Shanghai's resources. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: During the China International Import Expo, Shanghai's Hongqiao business district experienced increased activity, highlighting China's "night economy." Merchants expressed concerns about the complexity of implementing outdoor vending, but the Xin Hong subdistrict took the initiative to coordinate with multiple departments to resolve the issues. Minhang District's Commerce Commission implemented a series of policies to boost consumption, including subsidies and leveraging events like the Shanghai Masters to drive traffic to commercial areas.
Summary: Intuitive Surgical's Global Board Chairman Gary Guthart attended the 37th International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai, accompanied by over 40 multinational corporate heads from 17 countries. Guthart highlighted Intuitive Surgical's deepened investment in China, noting the recent launch of their latest lung cancer diagnostic system and the opening of their largest Asia-Pacific integrated center in Shanghai. He attributed this expansion to Shanghai's favorable environment, particularly its advancements in smart healthcare and the "Action Plan for Promoting the Full-Chain Development of the High-end Medical Device Industry." Guthart emphasized the mutually beneficial relationship with Shanghai's industrial base, facilitated by the company's collaboration with Fosun Pharma since 2017. This investment comes as China eases foreign investment restrictions in manufacturing, including healthcare.
Summary: The director of the Yichuan Road Subdistrict Office, Yue Chiyu, stated that the renovation of the Taishan People's Square, a community commercial and public service complex, involved consultation and joint construction with businesses and residents, resulting in an improved environment. He also mentioned that optimizing the grassroots business environment allows small businesses to profit and contribute back to the community. The article also references the "Shanghai Action Plan (2026)" which focuses on empowering subdistricts through strengthening local business teams and improving access to data. There is no reference to U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: An investigation in Zixi County, Jiangxi Province, revealed that Deng Shaopeng, former head of Gaotian Township, and his accomplice Li Shengyang illicitly extracted over one million yuan in township funds through falsified contracts and inflated expenses, leading to their expulsion from the Party and imprisonment. Deng initially rationalized the misappropriation as necessary for township operations, but later exploited the system for personal gain. The case exposed weaknesses in financial controls at the township level, including a lack of mutual oversight and internal controls. In response, Jiangxi Province launched a special campaign to rectify the misuse of township financial funds, implementing stricter regulations and monitoring systems, resulting in a significant decrease in expenditures on non-essential items in 2025. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: This article discusses the corruption case of Deng Shaopeng, which involved a wide scope, long duration, and highly concealed methods, making it difficult to secure key evidence. The author emphasizes the need for strengthened daily oversight, particularly of significant decisions and key processes, to detect potential problems, as well as the need for heightened awareness to dig deep and identify possible corruption. To prevent recurrence, the author suggests constructing a new supervision model, improving coordination mechanisms, and improving the financial supervision system. No information about the United States or U.S.-China relations are mentioned.
Summary: A national conscription work video conference was held in Beijing on January 15 to arrange the 2026 conscription efforts, which will occur in two phases. The conference emphasized recruiting high-quality personnel for military training and preparedness, prioritizing college students and graduates. Recruitment criteria specify age ranges for male and female youth, with preferences given to descendants of veterans and those excelling in disaster relief. The conference outlined registration procedures and locations for eligible youth. It stressed the importance of selecting qualified individuals fairly and transparently to support the PLA's modernization goals.
Summary: China's Ministry of Emergency Management reports a positive trend in national work safety for 2025, with decreases in both the number of work safety incidents and related fatalities, falling by 8.7% and 7% respectively, year-on-year. Critically, there were no extraordinarily major accidents, and while the number of major accidents remained stable, the number of deaths in major accidents fell 11.6% year-on-year. The report, as relayed by journalist Liu Wenxin, suggests improvements in China's overall safety protocols and enforcement. The report did not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Guangxi province has implemented a new "competition-for-evaluation" mechanism, directly supporting winning projects from the 11th Guangxi Entrepreneurship Competition with science and technology project funding. This reform aims to move beyond traditional talent evaluation methods that rely on static metrics like publications. The initiative also encompasses "investment-for-evaluation" and "loan-for-evaluation" models, streamlining support for companies that have won awards in innovation competitions. It simplifies the process for enterprises obtaining venture capital or technology loans exceeding 5 million yuan. In 2023, Guangxi saw increases in R&D investment, technology contract value, and high-tech manufacturing and service sectors as a result of these initiatives.
Summary: A residential community in Shanghai's Jing'an district has implemented a blockchain-based digital archive system to improve transparency and address governance challenges related to mixed commercial and residential use. The system, called the "Community Trusted Archives," stores property management data on a secure blockchain, providing residents with access to financial records and maintenance logs. According to a member of the residential committee, the blockchain's immutability ensures data integrity and improves efficiency. Xu Xinghua, Party Secretary of the Siwenli residential district, has also expressed interest in applying the system to community management. The United States is not mentioned in this article.
Summary: In Gaotai County, Gansu Province, 282 retired cadre-党员 have formed specialized volunteer teams to address pressing local issues and participate in grassroots governance. These teams actively engage in community-level social services. The article includes an image of a retired Party member instructing children on the erhu, highlighting their contributions. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The town of Zhenping in Shaanxi province has established a county-level talent data center to improve talent management and matching. This center consolidates talent data into electronic files that are dynamically updated. The platform facilitates matching talent supply with local industry demand, resulting in a higher rate of successful talent placement. Additionally, the introduction of a "county talent code" streamlines service delivery for talent by simplifying application processes and information access.
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Summary: This article discusses the high-quality development of county economies in China, highlighting innovation, talent cultivation, and collaboration as key drivers. It showcases examples from several counties, such as Fuqing's glass industry and Liuyang's fireworks industry, to illustrate how innovation and adaptation to green development are transforming local economies. The article also emphasizes the importance of attracting and retaining talent through targeted policies and flexible employment models, with examples from Cixi and Jiangyin. Furthermore, the piece underscores the significance of meeting the needs of enterprises by optimizing service supply and promoting collaborative development between regions, using the example of industrial cooperation between Jiangyin and Jingjiang. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: The article discusses how counties in China can achieve innovation despite lacking the resources of major cities. It emphasizes leveraging technological and industrial innovation, improving institutional mechanisms to cultivate a favorable environment, and embracing new concepts and models for integrated development, fostering unique advantages based on local conditions. The author highlights examples such as Fuzhou encouraging enterprises to establish research institutes and Cixi promoting the upgrading of the home appliance industry. The author argues that technological, institutional, and conceptual innovation are keys to sustainable development in county economies.
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Summary: The State Council has issued Order No. 820, the "Regulations on Ecological Environment Monitoring," to take effect on January 1, 2026. These regulations aim to standardize ecological environment monitoring activities, improve data quality, and support ecological civilization construction. The regulations cover both government-led and enterprise-led monitoring activities within the PRC's territory and other jurisdictional sea areas. They emphasize the importance of truthful, accurate, and comprehensive ecological environment monitoring data and establish mechanisms for preventing data falsification. The regulations also encourage international exchange and cooperation in ecological environment monitoring. Premier Li Qiang signed the order, which was passed on October 17, 2025.
Summary: A recent joint opinion from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Ministry of Finance outlines measures to improve enterprise annuity (EA) plans, a supplementary pension system. The opinion encourages wider participation from various organizations, simplifies enrollment procedures, and allows for flexible contribution rates. Experts like Lu Quan, Fang Lianquan, and Zheng Wei highlight these aspects as key improvements for expanding coverage and providing greater autonomy to employers. The EA system has seen significant growth since 2007, and is supported by national tax incentives. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: During rush hour in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, seven private vehicles created a lane for an ambulance by performing a coordinated maneuver at a red light. Later, three more vehicles made way for the ambulance at a second red light. The ambulance driver credited the drivers' cooperation for helping them reach the hospital with the patient in time. The patient, Chen, was successfully treated, thanks to the shortened travel time. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: "Go Sage" Nie Weiping, a pivotal figure in Chinese Go, passed away at 74. Renowned for his pivotal role in the China-Japan Go Tournament, where he secured eleven consecutive victories, Nie dedicated his life to promoting Go. His victories against Japanese players significantly boosted national pride and sparked a Go craze in China. Even after his playing career, Nie continued to foster young talent and promote the game. He believed that even in the age of AI, humans still need Go.
Summary: The "Atush Cup" football tournament recently concluded in Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, drawing over 250,000 spectators and highlighting the sport's deep roots in the region. In Atush, football has become deeply embedded in local life, particularly in Yeksak Village, known as the "century-old football village," where the sport was introduced in the late 19th century. Atush now has 21 national youth campus football characteristic schools, with nearly 160 campus football teams. Students can pursue opportunities to play in northern Xinjiang and join football clubs.
Summary: Chinese tennis players Wu Yibing, Bai Zhuoxuan, and Yuan Yue qualified for the 2026 Australian Open, bringing the total number of Chinese Tennis Association players in the singles main draw to eight. Wu Yibing won his qualifying match in straight sets despite a cold, while Bai Zhuoxuan and Yuan Yue also secured victories. The article also lists the first-round matchups for both the men's and women's singles, including details on the opponents each Chinese player will face. The Australian Open main draw is scheduled to begin on January 18th. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Zheng Liangxu and Zhao Fen, a husband-and-wife coaching team at the Yingkou City Sports School canoe and kayak team, have dedicated decades to training athletes, even starting from scratch with limited resources. They scouted a suitable training location on the Laodong River and personally contributed to building the team's training base. The couple's efforts have resulted in over 200 athletes being sent to provincial and national teams, winning numerous national, Asian, and world championships. They provide constant care, from winter training to personal needs. There is no information related to the United States.
Summary: A forum on high-quality development of ice and snow sports and the ice and snow economy was held in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province. Representatives from the Ministry of Education Student Sports Association, the Harbin government, and over 30 universities attended. The forum focused on talent development, technological empowerment, cultural inheritance, and industrial upgrades. The Heilongjiang University Ice and Snow Economy Research Institute was officially inaugurated, focusing on ice and snow economics theory and policy, equipment manufacturing and technological innovation, and the popularization of ice and snow sports.
Summary: The 2026 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships will be held in Beijing from January 22-25. This event, the last major ISU figure skating competition before the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, will see China fielding a full team. Skaters such as Chen Yidong, Jin Boyang, An Xiangyi, and Zhang Ruiyang will participate. Beijing hopes to leverage the event to promote winter sports participation among citizens.
Summary: The article reports on the transformation of the playground of Siping City's Liuma Road Primary School in Jilin Province into an ice rink, where the school's speed skating team trains. Established in 2017 and coached by teacher Qi Bing, the team practices speed skating in winter and rollerblading/cycling in warmer months. The school's speed skating team has become a model for ice and snow sports in Siping, and has delivered more than 10 athletes to professional teams. The article is accompanied by a Xinhua News Agency photo of students training on the ice. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article, compiled by *People's Daily* reporter Sun Longfei, explains the different types of rubber used on table tennis paddles and their effects on gameplay. It details four types: inverted rubber (反胶), pips-out rubber (正胶), short pips rubber (生胶), and long pips rubber (长胶), outlining their distinct characteristics and suitability for various playing styles. The explanation is geared towards understanding how these materials impact spin, speed, and control. There is no mention of any government official. The United States is not discussed.
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Summary: The article reports that Sanae Takaichi's comments regarding Taiwan and Japan's military buildup have triggered international opposition and negative economic consequences for Japan, including a decline in Chinese tourism and retail sales. Japanese tourism industry representatives, such as Harada Yumi of Kubu Kanko Co., noted a "cancellation wave" of Chinese tour groups. Industries fear further economic losses due to strained relations and potential export controls, with Nomura Research Institute estimating a significant GDP decrease if restrictions on rare earth exports continue for a year. Business leaders like Ito Junro from Seven & I Holdings are expressing anxiety over the worsening relationship and its impact on tourism revenue. A poll indicated that nearly 60% of respondents believe Takaichi's remarks negatively impact the Japanese economy.
Summary: German Chancellor Scholz has stated that the German economic situation is "very serious" in some areas, and that boosting the economy should be a priority in 2026. Germany's economic woes stem from both external shocks, including trade frictions with the U.S. and energy dependence shifts due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and internal structural issues like aging infrastructure and demographic changes. The country's high social welfare spending and rigid regulations also contribute to the problem. The government has implemented several measures to address these issues, including infrastructure investment, tax cuts, and welfare reforms, but sustainable recovery depends on the successful implementation of these structural reforms. The article does not mention the company that Scholz was reported as accompanying him.
Summary: Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian rejected Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's demand for China to retract tightened export controls on dual-use items to Japan. He Yongqian stated that China's measures towards Japan are rooted in Takaichi's "erroneous words and deeds," citing her remarks on Taiwan, Japan's military expansion, and nuclear stance. He Yongqian accused Japan of violating international norms and threatening regional and global peace through its remilitarization efforts and potential nuclear proliferation. He Yongqian stated that China's export restrictions are aimed at preventing Japan's remilitarization and nuclear ambitions and are in line with international practices. The United States and U.S.-China relations were not mentioned in the article.
Summary: UN Secretary-General Guterres stated at the "Group of 77 and China" chairmanship handover that multilateralism is crucial amidst escalating global conflicts and pressured international cooperation, praising the group as a pillar of multilateralism. The President of the 80th UN General Assembly, Beierbock, echoed this, noting the unprecedented pressure on the multilateral system and the UN, emphasizing the critical role of the "Group of 77 and China" in defending the UN Charter. Iraq formally handed over the chairmanship of the "Group of 77 and China" to Uruguay during the ceremony. The United States was not mentioned in the article.
Summary: Cambodia is accelerating its adoption of electric vehicles, with over 10,500 registered by September 2025 and government targets aiming for 30,000 by 2030. To support this growth, the government has lowered road taxes for EVs and established regulatory frameworks and pricing standards for charging infrastructure. Cambodia hopes electrification of its transportation sector will enhance energy security and contribute to economic growth by reducing reliance on imported fuel. Chinese brands like BYD and MG are increasingly visible on Phnom Penh streets, and Chinese companies are investing in local EV production and charging infrastructure projects. The article does not mention any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has launched a "Plant a Million Trees" campaign, aiming to plant 10 million trees by 2026 to combat deforestation and climate change. The government is using incentives, environmental education, and digital platforms like the "Tree Bank" to encourage public participation and monitor progress. The "Tree Bank" platform gives trees an "electronic ID" allowing the public to monitor and fund the planting work. Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts stated the ministry is working with experts to create a list of trees suitable for planting based on the agro-ecological and climate conditions of each province.
Summary: Hamas senior official Bassim Naim stated the group is prepared to transfer administrative power in Gaza to a committee of technocrats as a key step towards a ceasefire. Naim framed this as a new starting point for Palestinian political processes, aiming for unity and an end to internal divisions. The technocratic committee, intended to evolve into a national unity government, would strive for a unified Palestine and an independent state. Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey jointly announced the completion of the formation of this committee, to be led by Ali Abdulhamid Al-Shaas. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article commemorates the 150th anniversary of Kim Gu's birth, highlighting his leadership in the Korean independence movement and his contributions to China-Korea friendship during the period of Japanese aggression. Kim Gu organized resistance against the Japanese, including dispatching individuals to assassinate key Japanese figures. He later formed the Korean Liberation Army with the support of the Chinese government. The article emphasizes the assistance Kim Gu and the Korean Provisional Government received from various Chinese individuals and organizations during their struggle against Japanese occupation. The article also mentions the recent visit of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to the former site of the Korean Provisional Government in Shanghai.
Summary: The article describes the construction of the Iconic Tower in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, a project symbolizing Chinese-Egyptian cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. It highlights the challenges of building a skyscraper in the desert and the successful technological collaboration between Chinese and Egyptian engineers. The author emphasizes that the tower represents a broader trend of Chinese-built infrastructure projects in Egypt, including industrial zones, solar power plants, and transportation networks. The piece frames these projects as mutually beneficial and indicative of a strong, evolving Sino-Arab relationship. As this year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt, the author notes the upcoming second China-Arab States Summit, and anticipates a deeper bilateral relationship.
Summary: Chinese-style milk tea is expanding globally, offering a new avenue for cultural exchange. The first Mixue Bingcheng store in the U.S. opened on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. This new style of milk tea emphasizes visual presentation and social media marketing, appealing to younger consumers. These shops are opening in Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe, conveying an image of Chinese aesthetics. The author argues that the global journey of milk tea represents a successful cultural exchange and a new image of China that is traditional yet modern.
Summary: The article describes the Spanish town of Ronda, highlighting its iconic New Bridge spanning a deep gorge and its historic bullring, one of the oldest in Spain. The town's architecture, reminiscent of Spanish style with white walls and houses, is also discussed. The article mentions that the town was visited by American author Ernest Hemingway, who was drawn to the town by a legendary bullfighter. The article also discusses the olive oil farm located outside of the town.
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Summary: The article highlights the increasing number of young, educated individuals returning to rural areas to engage in agriculture, addressing concerns about an aging agricultural workforce. It notes Xi Jinping's acknowledgement of this trend in a 2022 letter. These "new farmers" are driving technological advancements and revitalizing rural economies. The piece emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment for young people in agriculture to ensure future food security, particularly as China aims to enhance grain production under the "15th Five-Year Plan." There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article profiles several young Chinese farmers ("new farmers") who are returning to rural areas and embracing modern agricultural techniques. These individuals, often with higher education, are leveraging technology like drones and precision agriculture to improve efficiency and yields. They are also adapting traditional farming knowledge with modern methods, addressing challenges like labor shortages and optimizing land use. The article highlights government support for these new farmers, including financial assistance, training programs, and preferential treatment in local governance. The trend is seen as injecting new vitality into rural areas and ensuring food security in China.
Summary: A tour group of over 180 people visited Kaixiangong Village (Jiangcun), following the footsteps of sociologist Fei Xiaotong. The village has undergone significant transformations since Fei's initial research, including environmental remediation and industrial upgrades. These upgrades include the establishment of new industries centered around tourism and cultural research. The village is now focused on rural vitalization and income growth, reflected in the establishment of the Jiangcun Academy to train talent. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article discusses the shifting landscape of China's electric vehicle (EV) market, noting the rise of brands like Leapmotor, AITO (backed by Huawei), and Xiaomi, while established players like Xpeng, Li Auto, and NIO face increasing competition. It attributes the success of the newer entrants to their leveraging of expertise from ICT (Information and Communications Technology) giants such as Huawei and Xiaomi in areas like intelligent cockpits, autonomous driving, and efficient supply chains. The article highlights Huawei's role in providing technology and solutions to automakers, emphasizing its collaborative approach and the industry-wide trend of learning from Huawei's expertise. It anticipates that cross-industry integration will drive innovation and potentially create world-class Chinese intelligent mobility brands. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Several central enterprise (央企) leaders highlighted key projects expected to advance by 2026. Dai Houliang of China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油) discussed a zero-carbon petrochemical park, while Zhang Wei of China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corporation (国家管网集团) mentioned the accelerated construction of the second phase of the Sichuan-East natural gas pipeline. Li Ligong of China Electronics Corporation (中国电子) emphasized advancements in domestic EDA software and high-performance chips, aiming for "China Chip, China Made" breakthroughs. Sun Yongcai of CRRC (中国中车) noted the CR450 high-speed train will undergo comprehensive operational testing.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of technological innovation for central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the context of a changing global landscape and intensifying major power competition. It calls for SOEs to prioritize technological innovation, increase R&D investment, upgrade research platforms, and utilize talent effectively. The article advocates for SOEs to enhance innovation efficiency by establishing original technology sources and innovation consortia, integrating resources from research institutions, state-owned enterprises, and private enterprises. Furthermore, it suggests that SOEs should optimize the innovation ecosystem by granting greater autonomy to projects and opening up markets for domestically developed products.
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Summary: The author, a picture book artist and children's literature writer, reflects on the importance of "truth" and "innocence," especially as found in childhood, and how retaining these qualities requires conscious effort as one ages. She emphasizes the beauty and pervasiveness of aesthetics in all aspects of life, drawing from both traditional Chinese philosophy and personal experiences like gardening, to highlight the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. She expresses gratitude for various sources of inspiration, including traditional, modern, and foreign cultures, as well as the gifts of life itself, which culminate in a sense of enlightenment. She also shares that art is self-serving and that her works are seeds she hopes to disperse. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article summarizes the themes explored in the CCTV program and book, "Above the Gate," which examines the cultural significance of plaques above doorways in Chinese family homes. It argues that these plaques, along with associated family values and traditions, serve as a moral compass and a source of identity across generations. The article highlights examples of families across China whose actions reflect values inscribed on their ancestral plaques, like loyalty, filial piety and integrity. It also suggests that studying these family traditions can provide insight for national development. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The third compilation of the "Siku Quanshu Cunmu Series," expanding the resources for "Siku Studies," was published by Qilu Publishing House in late 2025, containing newly discovered rare books. The "Siku Quanshu," a comprehensive collection of ancient books compiled during the Qianlong Emperor's reign, only included one-third of submitted books, with the remaining two-thirds listed in the "Cunmu" (catalogue). The "Cunmu" contains important works not initially deemed significant, and the recent compilation benefits from national surveys and digitization. Examples of included texts are Li Gang's essays and records related to coastal defense and finance, a historical record of coastal construction, and a record of diplomatic observations made in Korea in the 15th century. The publication and digitization efforts related to the "Siku Quanshu" are expected to promote Chinese culture.
Summary: The author spent a year in Shiyi Village, a rebuilt village in Sichuan's Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County that was devastated by the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, to write a book about it. The book details the transformation of the village after the earthquake, focusing on the efforts of local officials and villagers in developing agricultural tourism and improving their lives. The author befriended many villagers and was inspired by their stories and the resilience of the community. Russian artists, including a member of the Russian Academy of Arts, visited Shiyi Village, creating art and expressing interest in the recovery and development of the area. The author believes that Shiyi Village is a shining example of China's progress and resilience.
Summary: A recent report on China's 2025 book retail market trends highlights a shift towards content e-commerce platforms like short video and livestreaming, surpassing traditional channels in sales volume. The report also indicates that children's books and textbooks account for more than half of the total book retail market. Moreover, books related to artificial intelligence experienced significant growth. The report suggests that better, more tailored reading services are needed to address issues such as difficulty finding books and lack of reading motivation.
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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15th. The second issue of "Seeking Truth" (《求是》) magazine, to be published on January 16th, will feature an important article by Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, entitled "Speech at the Central Urban Work Conference."
The article points out that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee has profoundly grasped the laws of urban development in China under the new situation, adhered to the Party's comprehensive leadership over urban work, adhered to the principle of "cities are built by the people and for the people," insisted on planning cities as organic living systems, and promoted historical achievements in urban development. China's new urbanization level, urban development capacity, urban planning, construction and governance level, livability level, historical and cultural protection and inheritance level, and ecological environment quality have been greatly improved. At the same time, China's urban development also faces some new situations and new problems. On the whole, 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 mainly focused on stock quality improvement and efficiency enhancement.
The article puts forward the overall requirements for urban work in the current and future periods, emphasizing that it is necessary to take Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee, adhere to and strengthen the Party's comprehensive leadership, earnestly practice the people-centered urban development concept, adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, adhere to adapting to local conditions and providing classified guidance, take the construction of innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, civilized, and intelligent modern people's cities as the goal, take promoting high-quality urban development as the theme, take adhering to the connotative development of cities as the main line, take promoting urban renewal as an important starting point, vigorously promote urban structure optimization, kinetic energy conversion, quality improvement, green transformation, cultural context continuation, and governance efficiency enhancement, firmly hold the bottom line of urban safety, and embark on a new path of urban modernization with Chinese characteristics.
The article points out that the key to implementing this overall requirement lies in adhering to the connotative development of cities and effectively grasping several important principles. First, transform the concept of urban development and pay more attention to being people-oriented. Second, transform the mode of urban development and pay more attention to intensive efficiency. Third, transform the driving force of urban development and pay more attention to characteristic development. Fourth, transform the focus of urban work and pay more attention to governance investment. Fifth, transform the methods of urban work and pay more attention to overall coordination.
The article deploys seven key tasks for urban work. First, focus on optimizing the modern urban system. Focus on improving the comprehensive carrying capacity of cities for population and economic and social development, and develop clustered and networked modern urban agglomerations and metropolitan areas. Promote the coordinated development of large, medium, and small cities and small towns. Second, focus on building vibrant and innovative cities. Based on urban resource endowments and basic conditions, carefully cultivate an innovation ecosystem and continuously make breakthroughs in the development of new quality productive forces. The policies and systems formed during the period of urban incremental expansion in the past should be adjusted and optimized with a reform mindset, and urban renewal should be carried out with high quality. Give full play to the pivotal role of cities in the domestic and international dual circulations, and continuously improve the level of opening up and cooperation. Third, focus on building comfortable and convenient livable cities. Adhere to the integrated planning of population, industry, towns, and transportation, optimize the urban spatial structure, and improve the transportation infrastructure system. Accelerate the construction of a new model for real estate development, better meet the rigid and diversified needs of the masses for improved housing, and steadily promote the renovation of urban villages and dilapidated houses. Vigorously develop lifestyle service industries such as health and housekeeping, improve the elderly care service system, strengthen the prospective layout of educational resources, and implement a basic medical and health strengthening project. Fourth, focus on building green and low-carbon beautiful cities. Promote green and low-carbon transformation of energy, pipeline networks, transportation and other infrastructure, protect urban rivers, lakes, wetlands and water environment, and enhance urban biodiversity. Fifth, focus on building safe and reliable resilient cities. Promote the construction of urban infrastructure lifeline safety projects, strengthen urban natural disaster prevention and control, and comprehensively improve the level of housing safety protection. Embed risk prevention and control organically into the urban management system and build an urban safety risk spectrum. Sixth, focus on building civilized cities that advocate morality and goodness. Improve the historical and cultural protection and inheritance system, and attach importance to protecting the city's unique historical context, human geography, and natural landscape. Actively cultivate urban civilization and shape the urban spirit. Seventh, focus on building convenient and efficient smart cities. Adapt to the trend of digital intelligence and continuously improve the intelligent and refined level of urban governance. Adhere to Party building leadership, highlight grasping the grassroots, strengthening the foundation, and consolidating the fundamentals, and efficiently solve the urgent, difficult, and worrying problems of the masses.
The article emphasizes that to build modern people's cities, it is necessary to strengthen the Party's comprehensive leadership over urban work. It is necessary to further improve the leadership system and working mechanism, enhance the synergy of urban policies, and strengthen the execution of all aspects. Establish and practice a correct view of political achievements, and establish and improve a scientific urban development evaluation system. Strengthen the quality and capacity building of the urban work cadre team. Adhere to seeking truth from facts and being pragmatic, and resolutely oppose formalism and bureaucracy.
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"Adhering to high-quality development" is one of the principles that must be followed for economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
The year 2026 is the starting year of the "15th Five-Year Plan." Currently, the impact of external environmental changes is deepening, the contradiction between strong domestic supply and weak demand is prominent, and there are many risks and hidden dangers in key areas.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized at the Central Economic Work Conference: "Promote high-quality and sustainable development." This provides scientific guidance for the Chinese economic ship to brave the waves and move forward. We must deeply understand and grasp it.
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To promote high-quality and sustainable development, it is necessary to fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept and promote the effective improvement of the quality and the reasonable growth of the quantity of the economy.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Always grasp, measure, and promote development with the inherent unity of innovation, coordination, green, openness, and sharing."
At this stage, the factor conditions and allocation efficiency of China's economic development have changed, and it faces more constraints. Adhering to the new development concept and promoting quality change, efficiency change, and power change are the inevitable choices for coordinating the important relationship between improving quality and increasing total quantity.
For example, enhancing the primary driving force of innovation.
In the workshop, humanoid robots transform into quality inspectors, performing millimeter-level non-destructive testing on car logos and headlights; in life, intelligent bionic hands allow amputee youths to live "unhindered"; in mines, unmanned mining trucks can operate continuously in extremely cold weather of minus 40 degrees Celsius... Breaking through a key technology can often revitalize multiple sub-sectors, ultimately forming a positive driving force for high-quality economic development.
Today, artificial intelligence technology is moving from the laboratory to production and life, giving rise to new fields and new tracks such as humanoid robots, brain-computer interfaces, unmanned driving, and smart wearable devices, forming a virtuous cycle of innovation driving application and application promoting innovation.
Let's look at a set of data: In recent years, the embodied intelligence industry, represented by humanoid robots, has been developing by leaps and bounds at a growth rate of over 50%. In November 2025, the added value of intelligent unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing increased by 49.3%, and the output of industrial robots increased by 20.6%. This fully proves that innovation is the primary driving force for leading development. To promote high-quality and sustainable development, we must blaze new trails in promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.
Another example is cultivating the background color of green development.
The world's largest! China's independently developed 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine unit has been connected to the grid for power generation. Its single-unit capacity and impeller diameter rank among the top in the world's grid-connected wind turbines.
The world's fastest! China's planted forest area ranks first in the world, contributing about 25% of the world's new green area, making it the country with the most and fastest increase in greening.
Green development is the background color of high-quality development. China has built the world's largest renewable energy system. Now, one out of every three kilowatt-hours of electricity used is green electricity, and there are two charging piles for every five electric vehicles. Major progress has been made in the construction of a beautiful China.
However, the tightening situation of resource and environmental constraints in China will continue. We must adhere to shifting economic and social development to a green and low-carbon track to provide a solid resource and environmental guarantee for higher-quality and more sustainable development.
In 2026, a series of key measures will be vigorously promoted to deeply practice the new development concept: For coordinated development, "strengthening coordinated linkage of key urban agglomerations and deepening cooperation across administrative regions"; aiming at opening up to the outside world, "orderly expanding autonomous opening up in the service sector and optimizing the layout and scope of free trade pilot zones"; focusing on people's livelihood security, "stabilizing employment for key groups such as college graduates and migrant workers"...
Unswervingly lead high-quality development with the new development concept, take the initiative to understand changes, respond to changes, and seek changes, cultivate new opportunities in crises, open new situations in changes, and win strategic initiative in fierce international competition.
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To promote high-quality and sustainable development, it is necessary to fully tap economic potential and continuously release economic development potential.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The Chinese economy is a sea, with a large scale, resilience, and potential. We have the confidence and ability to cope with various risks and challenges."
Economic development is a long-distance race, which not only depends on short-term explosive power but also on long-term sustainability. Where is the "physical reserve" of the Chinese economy?
Domestic demand potential is an important aspect.
The Central Economic Work Conference pointed out: "The contradiction between strong domestic supply and weak demand is prominent." Looking at the problem from a different perspective, challenges can be turned into opportunities, and shortcomings are also potential.
There are several consumer news items worth looking at together.
First, about automobiles. In October 2025, the monthly sales of new new energy vehicles in China exceeded 50% of the total sales of new cars for the first time. In December, this proportion reached 52.3%.
Second, about Hainan (海南). On December 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) officially launched full island customs closure. Since then, for five consecutive days, the daily sales of the Sanya (三亚) duty-free consumption market exceeded 100 million yuan.
Through several sets of data, we can get a glimpse of the profound potential and active growth of the Chinese consumer market.
In terms of scale, China has the world's largest middle-income group. Calculated by purchasing power parity, it is the world's largest consumer market.
In comparison, there is still great potential for tapping consumption. World Bank data shows that China's household consumption accounts for only about 40% of its gross domestic product, significantly lower than the global average of 56% and also lower than the nearly 60% level of high-income countries.
Potential will not be automatically realized. The key is to identify the priorities and effectively release them.
Expanding domestic demand ranks first among the key tasks deployed by the Central Economic Work Conference for 2026, and it mentions "releasing the potential of service consumption."
This is a precise grasp of the structural changes in China's domestic demand. China is shifting from commodity consumption to a combination of commodity consumption and service consumption. The growth rate of commodity consumption in some fields has slowed down, but the demand for service consumption is strong.
From the difficulty of getting a ticket for stand-up comedy to tourism in pursuit of "poetry and distance," and then to the popularity of "Su Chao" (苏超) and "Xiang Chao" (湘超), some institutions estimate that the market size of China's emotional economy reached 2.3 trillion yuan in 2024, and it is expected that China's emotional economy market will exceed 4.5 trillion yuan in 2029.
With high consumption frequency, strong multiplier effect, sustainable growth, and broad innovation space, expanding service consumption has a promising future.
The potential of the Chinese economy is multifaceted.
For example, future industries. International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that China's intelligent computing power scale will maintain rapid growth, reaching twice that of 2024 in 2026 alone.
Another example is green transformation. According to estimates, the investment required to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality accounts for more than 2% of the gross domestic product, which will also generate huge investment demand.
The world is "voting with its feet" on the quality and prospects of the Chinese economy.
Recently, international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Goldman Sachs have successively raised their expectations for China's economic growth rate. The latest report from KPMG shows that most multinational companies are optimistic about the prospects for revenue growth in China in the next 3 to 5 years.
As Estée Lauder CEO Stéphane de La Faverie said, "The so-called 'next China' is actually still China."
In 2026, China's economic foundation is stable, with many advantages, strong resilience, and great potential. The long-term positive supporting conditions and basic trends have not changed. By stimulating potential in all aspects and promoting the transformation of the market from "super-large" to "super-strong," the endogenous driving force and vitality of economic development will be even more vigorous.
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To promote high-quality and sustainable development, it is necessary to establish and practice a correct view of political achievements and do economic work in accordance with local conditions.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "All plans must be based on facts, pursue realistic and water-free growth, and promote high-quality and sustainable development. Those who deviate from reality, are impatient and rash, add layers of pressure, and spread out indiscriminately must be held accountable."
These words are earnest and sincere, revealing laws and enlightening methods.
What kind of view of political achievements you have determines what kind of view of development you will have. Whether the view of political achievements and the view of development are correct determines the effectiveness and even the success or failure of development.
In recent years, some places have disregarded reality and blindly followed the trend. When they see others engaging in chips, they also engage in them. When they see others engaging in "New Three Items," they are unwilling to lag behind; there are also places engaging in "digital water injection," false starts, and "invoice economy"... Under these manifestations of low-quality and unsustainable development, the root cause of the misaligned view of political achievements can be found.
Establishing a correct view of political achievements, the story of "Harbin" ("尔滨") is enlightening.
Super ice slides, ice sculpture "Fujian Ship" (福建舰)... On December 17, 2025, the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈尔滨冰雪大世界) opened, with a first-day passenger flow of 45,000 people, and New Year's Eve tickets were sold out early. Previously, "Harbin" became "popular" due to its cultural tourism, and later the popularity did not decrease, and the traffic became "retention."
Behind this, there is in-depth effort based on ice and snow resources, and even more the intention to benefit tourists in every possible way—from actively opening parking lots of surrounding government agencies and enterprises to increasing the number of warm stations, and then to issuing the "Warm City Guardian" initiative. These sincere actions to do good things, do practical things, and solve difficulties for the masses have won the favor of tourists, and the icy and snowy land continues to be transformed into Jinshan Yinshan (金山银山) (jīn shān yín shān - "gold mountain silver mountain," a treasure trove; a source of wealth).
"Adhere to achieving political achievements for the people and achieving political achievements through hard work." Taking adherence to high-quality development as an important part of the view of political achievements of leading cadres and implementing the people-centered development ideology will enable the fruits of development to benefit all the people more and more fairly.
How to practice a correct view of political achievements? Adapting to local conditions is a scientific method.
"Continuing to be China's granary is as glorious and important as the Yangtze River Delta region being China's center of cutting-edge technology."
The strategic positioning, responsibilities, and roles of various regions are different. When implementing the ideas, tasks, and policies of economic work, we must neither engage in "uniformity from top to bottom" nor "act on our own and engage in localism." Adhering to the national chess game and promoting the overall situation with one region, each car, horse, and cannon can display its strengths to form a joint force to promote high-quality development.
Adapting to local conditions requires taking into account both "broad" and "precise," as well as grasping both "obvious achievements" and "potential achievements."
Whether it is "building Beijing (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei) (北京(京津冀)), Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta) (上海(长三角)), and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) international science and technology innovation centers" or "intensifying the fight to defend blue skies, clear waters, and pure land," we must actively strive to implement key tasks one by one, but we must not be eager for quick success; we must work for a long time, but we must not deal with it passively. Accumulating inches of effort and taking measures to strengthen the foundation will transform "relative achievements" into "absolute achievements."
2026, the starting year of the "15th Five-Year Plan." Promoting high-quality and sustainable development, the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee is the fundamental guarantee. We must effectively unify our thoughts and actions with the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, seize the window of opportunity, anchor the goals of struggle, promote significant results in high-quality development, and ensure a good start and a good step for the "15th Five-Year Plan."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15 (Reporters Dong Xue (董雪) and Lu Junyu (陆君钰)) Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (卡尼) at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京) on the afternoon of January 15, who is in China for an official visit.
Li Qiang (李强) stated that, with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Canada relations have achieved a turnaround, which is widely welcomed by all sectors of both countries. Maintaining healthy and stable development of China-Canada relations is in the common interest of both countries. President Xi Jinping (习近平) will hold a meeting with the Prime Minister to further point the direction for promoting the stable and positive development of bilateral relations. Standing at a new starting point, China is willing to work with Canada to adhere to the positioning of strategic partners, strengthen dialogue and communication, enhance political mutual trust, respect each other's core interests, seek common ground while reserving differences, 聚同化异 (jù tóng huà yì - "gather the same transform the different," to seek common ground and resolve differences), continuously expand pragmatic cooperation, and add more impetus to the development of both countries.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China and Canada have strong economic complementarity, and cooperation between the two countries has strong endogenous动力 and broad space. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Canada, continue to restore and promote exchanges at all levels in various fields, make good use of the intergovernmental economic, trade, scientific, technological, and agricultural dialogue mechanisms between the two countries, promote the stable growth of bilateral trade, improve the level of trade facilitation, and deepen cooperation in clean energy, digital technology, modern agriculture, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, finance, and other fields, and cultivate more new economic growth points. China welcomes more Canadian companies to invest in China and hopes that Canada will provide a fair and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies investing in Canada. Both sides should continue to actively support exchanges and cooperation in education, culture, tourism, sports, youth, local and other fields, facilitate personnel exchanges, and inherit and deepen the friendly feelings between the two peoples. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Canada within the frameworks of the United Nations (联合国), the World Trade Organization (世贸组织), the G20 (二十国集团), and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (亚太经合组织), jointly safeguard multilateralism and free trade, promote the improvement of global governance, and promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.
Trudeau (卡尼) said that Canada-China relations have a long history, and Canada was one of the first Western countries to recognize the new China (新中国). Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Canadian government has always firmly adhered to the one-China policy. Canada is willing to strengthen dialogue in various fields with China on the basis of mutual respect, leverage complementary advantages, and promote cooperation in economic and trade, energy, green economy, agriculture, culture, and other fields. We welcome Chinese companies to invest and do business in Canada, and Canadian companies are full of confidence in deepening cooperation with China. The current international situation is undergoing profound changes, and Canada is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China, jointly support the United Nations (联合国) in playing a central role in international affairs, safeguard the multilateral trading system, defend multilateralism, and promote world peace, stability, and prosperity. Canada appreciates China's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (《全面与进步跨太平洋伙伴关系协定》).
After the talks, the two prime ministers jointly witnessed the signing of a number of cooperation documents in economy and trade, customs, energy, construction, culture, public safety and other fields.
Prior to the talks, Li Qiang (李强) held a welcome ceremony for Trudeau (卡尼) in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂北大厅).
Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) participated in the above activities.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15th. Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Canadian Prime Minister Carney in Beijing (北京) on the afternoon of the 15th.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) stated that in October of last year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a meeting with the Prime Minister, reaching important consensus on promoting further improvement and development of China-Canada relations, and bilateral relations achieved a turnaround. Standing at a new starting point, China is willing to work with Canada to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, respect each other's core interests and major concerns, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and cultural exchanges, and promote the healthy, stable, and sustainable development of China-Canada relations. The National People's Congress of China is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with the Canadian Parliament, carry out exchanges of experience on legislation, supervision, and other work, and provide legal guarantees for practical cooperation in various fields.
Carney stated that Canada-China relations have made considerable progress recently. Canada firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to deepen cooperation with China in energy, agriculture, supply chains, cultural exchanges, and other fields, strengthen exchanges between the legislative bodies of the two countries, and elevate Canada-China relations to a higher level.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on January 15th (Reporter Zhang Yang (张洋)) - The National Organization Department Heads Conference was held in Beijing (北京) on the 15th. Cai Qi (蔡奇), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. He emphasized the need to adhere to Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Party and the Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, conscientiously implement the deployments of the Fourth Plenary Session, fully implement General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平)'s important thoughts on Party building and the Party's self-revolution, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," strengthen the "Four Consciousnesses," strengthen the "Four Confidences," and achieve the "Two Safeguards." Closely focusing on upholding the Party's leadership, strengthening Party building, and advancing the Party's cause, thoroughly implement the Party's organizational line in the new era, and solidly carry out various tasks such as theoretical arming, selecting capable individuals, strengthening the foundation, and cultivating and gathering talents. Promote the high-quality development of Party building, provide a strong organizational guarantee for achieving a good start to the "15th Five-Year Plan," and comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
Cai Qi (蔡奇) emphasized the need to adhere to and strengthen the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, continuously use the Party's innovative theories to unify thoughts, unify will, and unify actions, improve the implementation mechanism of major decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee, promote the comprehensive coverage and consistent implementation of the Party's leadership, and ensure that the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee are implemented without compromise. It is necessary to establish and practice a correct view of performance, strengthen education on the correct view of performance, improve and optimize performance evaluation, improve the effective mechanism for preventing and correcting deviations in the view of performance, and work hard to promote high-quality development. It is necessary to adhere to the correct employment orientation, strictly examine and control the selection of candidates, adhere to putting careers first and matching people to positions, resolutely correct unhealthy tendencies in employment, and take the opportunity of the election to select and equip leading bodies at all levels. It is necessary to adhere to the combination of strict management and deep love, and the equal emphasis on incentives and constraints, improve the system and mechanism for strict management and supervision, strengthen care, concern, and incentive guidance, and stimulate the internal motivation and overall vitality of the cadre team. It is necessary to enhance the political and organizational functions of grassroots Party organizations, solidly carry out the work of village (community) "two committees" elections, strengthen Party building to lead grassroots governance and the construction of grassroots political power, focus on Party building in emerging fields, and improve the overall effectiveness of Party building to lead grassroots governance. It is necessary to accelerate the cultivation and gathering of outstanding talents in all fields, promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, deepen the reform of the talent development system and mechanism, strengthen the political guidance and political absorption of talents, and strengthen the talent support for modernization. Organization departments at all levels and the vast number of organization cadres must forge political loyalty, adhere to fairness and integrity, improve their abilities and skills, promote good work styles, and better shoulder the important tasks entrusted by the Party and the people.
Shi Taifeng (石泰峰), a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and made work arrangements, stating that it is necessary to focus on strengthening the Party's political construction, adhere to and strengthen the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, unswervingly use Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to build the soul, solidly carry out the work of local leading body elections, adhere to strict management of power and governance of officials, deeply promote the work of grasping the grassroots, strengthening the foundation, and consolidating the foundation, and continuously cultivate and gather outstanding talents. It is necessary to adhere to strict governance of the department, strict self-discipline, and strict leadership of the team, and take practical actions of being absolutely reliable politically and absolutely loyal to the Party to be the vanguard of the "Two Safeguards."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 申少铁
In a few months, I will become a mother. What good policies has the country introduced to reduce the cost of having and raising children, and to help new parents ease the burden?
——People's Daily Online Netizen (人民网网友)
This netizen's question is not only a concern for many families, but also a problem that the country is working hard to solve.
First, let's calculate the expenses of having and raising children: In the prenatal stage, the main expenses are prenatal examination fees. Some people may need assisted reproduction, which will increase expenses; in the delivery stage, hospitalization and postpartum recovery will generate some medical expenses; in the parenting stage, it is necessary to purchase necessities such as milk powder, diapers, clothing, and toys. When the child is older, you have to consider nursery and kindergarten... All in all, having and raising children is indeed not easy.
With the implementation of a series of fertility support policies in China, having and raising children has strong support, and the family burden will be reduced.
Further reduce prenatal examination fees. Starting in 2026, Beijing (北京), Fuzhou (福州), Fujian (福建) and other places have introduced policies to increase the reimbursement level of prenatal examination fees. The National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) will steadily improve the reimbursement treatment level for prenatal examinations and explore the formulation of basic service packages. As the policy is gradually implemented, prenatal examination fees will be further reduced. The National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) has set a new goal for the 2026 maternity security work - striving to basically achieve "no self-payment" for individuals within the scope of policy for childbirth nationwide.
Real money supports parenting families. For example, unified childcare subsidies are issued. From January 1, 2025, a subsidy of 3,600 yuan per child per year will be issued to infants and young children under the age of 3 who are born in compliance with laws and regulations, and the subsidy is exempt from individual income tax. On January 5 this year, the 2026 childcare subsidy was opened for application. Since January 1, 2023, the special additional deduction standard for childcare for infants and young children under 3 years old and children's education has been increased to 2,000 yuan per child per month. In response to the problem of reduced income during women's maternity leave, China has a maternity insurance system, and insured women can receive maternity allowance during maternity leave. These real money subsidies to parenting families effectively reduce the burden of parenting.
Continuously reduce the cost of nursery and kindergarten. Many young parents are busy with work and choose to send their children to childcare institutions. China has increased a number of inclusive childcare places through government-run childcare, employer-run childcare, and kindergarten-run childcare. Data shows that in 2025, the number of childcare places per thousand people in China reached 4.73, and the number of newly added inclusive childcare places reached 890,000. On December 22, 2025, the draft law on childcare services was submitted to the 19th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (十四届全国人大常委会) for deliberation, marking an important step in the standardized and legalized development of childcare services in China. At the same time, education costs are also decreasing. Since the fall semester of 2025, the free preschool education policy has covered all kindergarten senior classes, including public and private, benefiting approximately 12 million children.
Reducing the cost of fertility, parenting, and education is an important measure to guarantee and improve people's livelihood. The "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划) proposal puts forward, "Optimize fertility support policies and incentive measures, give play to the role of childcare subsidies and individual income tax deduction policies" "Develop inclusive childcare and integrated childcare services."
Having and raising children is related to the happiness of thousands of households, and also to the future of the country and the nation. Reducing the cost of having and raising children is a systematic project, and it is also a vivid practice of realizing "investing in people." Building a fertility-friendly society requires the joint efforts of all parties, coordinated promotion, and sustained efforts to relieve the worries of the masses, thereby further releasing fertility potential and providing strong support for promoting the long-term balanced development of the population.
This newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on January 15th (Reported by Kou Jiangze (寇江泽)) The reporter learned from the 2026 National Ecological and Environmental Protection Work Conference that in 2025, air quality continued to improve. The national average PM2.5 concentration was 28.0 micrograms per cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 4.4%; the proportion of days with excellent air quality reached 89.3%, a year-on-year increase of 1.9 percentage points. The Blue Sky Defense Battle delivered another excellent answer sheet, and blue skies and white clouds became the norm.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the national PM2.5 concentration cumulatively decreased by 20%, the proportion of days with excellent air quality reached the best level since monitoring began, and the number of heavily polluted days decreased by 25%.
In 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) organized and carried out actions to continuously improve air quality, promoted high-quality and in-depth governance of key industries, and newly completed the entire process of ultra-low emission transformation for 300 million tons of crude steel production capacity, 270 million tons of coking production capacity, and 470 million tons of cement clinker production capacity throughout the year. The annual sales of new energy heavy trucks reached 182,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 172%.
According to reports, during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China eliminated nearly 30 million high-emission old vehicles; renewable energy installed capacity exceeded 2 billion kilowatts, accounting for approximately 60% of the total installed power capacity; and the proportion of clean transportation in key areas and key industries reached 78%.
Relevant officials from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) stated that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, the in-depth battle to defend blue skies should focus on the goal of continuously reducing PM2.5 concentrations, give full play to the guiding role of ambient air quality standards, vigorously promote structural optimization and adjustment and refined pollution control, organize and implement a number of key emission reduction projects and special governance actions, and promote comprehensive improvement of air quality.
(Related reports can be found on page 8)
Return to TopBy: 吴秋余
In 2025, China's total import and export value exceeded 45 trillion yuan, setting a new historical record. Advancing against pressure, this foreign trade "report card" was hard-earned and fully demonstrates the enormous potential of the Chinese economy.
Where does the potential supporting foreign trade lie?
In moving towards the new and the superior. Industrial robots achieved net exports, the "new three" green products saw strong export growth, and traditional home appliance companies continue to explore overseas markets... New quality productive forces are driving China's foreign trade to "shift gears upward," winning more and more repeat customers.
In the super-large market. As the world's second-largest consumer market and import market, China imported over 18 trillion yuan last year, with large market space and good growth expectations. From the "zeroing out" of foreign investment access restrictions in the manufacturing sector to the full island closure operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港), everything shows that working with China means working with opportunities.
In win-win cooperation. With trade relations with more than 240 countries and regions, and deep links with Latin American countries in areas such as manufacturing and agricultural cooperation... China's foreign trade "circle of friends" is growing larger, and the path of trade diversification is becoming wider and wider.
China, with its high-quality development and high-level opening up, will inject more stability and positive energy into world economic development.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on January 15th (Reporter He Zhaoyu (何昭宇)) The Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央党校) (National Academy of Governance (国家行政学院)) held the graduation ceremony for the 2025 autumn semester on the 15th. Chen Xi (陈希), President of the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央党校) (President of the National Academy of Governance (国家行政学院)), attended the graduation ceremony and presented graduation certificates to the graduates.
This term, the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央党校) (National Academy of Governance (国家行政学院)) had 1,312 graduates. At the graduation ceremony, 10 graduate representatives spoke. They reflected that during the training period, they consciously combined in-depth study and understanding of Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era with studying and implementing the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, learning comprehensively and systematically, thinking deeply, and linking with reality. This strengthened their theoretical arming, enhanced their Party spirit cultivation, increased their ability to perform their duties, enabled them to more profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishments," and more resolutely achieve the "Two Safeguards," further enhancing their political consciousness, ideological consciousness, and action consciousness in unswervingly implementing the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee. They expressed that in their future work, they must unremittingly use the Party's innovative theories to arm their minds, guide their practice, and promote their work, and earnestly transform the results of their studies into practical actions of being loyal to the Party and benefiting the people, establish and practice a correct view of performance, devote themselves wholeheartedly to advancing the great practice of Chinese-style modernization, scientifically plan and steadily promote the various tasks of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan," and create achievements worthy of the times.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 赵展慧
On January 15th, the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办) held a press conference to introduce the achievements of monetary and financial policies in supporting the high-quality development of the real economy. "At the end of December 2025, the stock of social financing scale increased by 8.3% year-on-year; the balance of RMB loans was 272 trillion yuan, an increase of 6.4% year-on-year." Zou Lan (邹澜), the spokesperson and deputy governor of the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行), introduced that the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) has maintained ample liquidity by comprehensively using a variety of monetary policy tools, guiding financial institutions to fully meet the effective financing needs of the real economy, and the monetary and financial policies have achieved significant results in supporting the real economy.
There is still some room for RRR cuts and interest rate cuts this year.
"In 2025, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) implemented a moderately loose monetary policy and announced a package of financial support measures in May to consolidate the momentum of economic recovery." Zou Lan (邹澜) introduced that the financial sector showed characteristics such as increased total volume, reduced costs, and optimized structure throughout the year.
The total financial volume grew rapidly. At the end of December 2025, the stock of social financing scale increased by 8.3% year-on-year, and the broad money supply M2 increased by 8.5% year-on-year, significantly higher than the nominal GDP growth rate; the balance of RMB loans was 272 trillion yuan, an increase of 6.4% year-on-year. After restoring the impact of local debt reduction, the growth rate was around 7%, and the credit support remained strong.
The comprehensive social financing cost was further reduced. Since the second half of 2018, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) has cut policy interest rates 10 times cumulatively, promoting a steady decline in comprehensive social financing costs. In December 2025, the weighted average interest rate of newly issued corporate loans and the weighted average interest rate of newly issued personal housing loans were both around 3.1%, a decrease of 2.5 and 2.6 percentage points respectively since the second half of 2018.
The financial structure is constantly optimized. Loans in key areas such as technology, green finance, inclusive finance, elderly care industries, and the digital economy have all maintained double-digit growth, significantly higher than the growth rate of all loans, and the credit structure has continued to optimize. At the same time, the proportion of direct financing has been promoted to rise. In the increase of social financing scale in 2025, the proportion of financing methods other than loans such as bonds exceeded 50%.
The financial market operated smoothly. Comprehensive measures were taken to maintain the stability of the foreign exchange market, strengthen expectation management, and the supply and demand in the foreign exchange market were basically balanced. In 2025, the RMB maintained basic stability against a basket of currencies and appreciated 4.4% against the US dollar. The bond market developed steadily and healthily. Confidence in the capital market was effectively boosted, and trading was active.
"In 2026, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, increase counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments, and create a suitable monetary and financial environment for stable economic growth and high-quality development." Zou Lan (邹澜) said that there is still some room for RRR cuts and interest rate cuts this year, and the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) will flexibly and efficiently use various policy tools to maintain ample liquidity.
Optimize structural monetary policy tools from two aspects.
In 2025, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) increased its support for key areas of expanding domestic demand such as technological innovation and boosting consumption, achieving full coverage of all areas of the "five major articles" of finance. At the end of November 2025, the loan balance of the "five major articles" of finance was 107.7 trillion yuan, an increase of 12.8% year-on-year; the interest rate of newly issued loans was 0.42 percentage points lower than the same period last year; a total of 82.55 million enterprises and individuals were served, an increase of 5.47 million compared with the same period last year.
In 2026, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) will optimize structural monetary policy tools from two aspects to accelerate the structural transformation and optimization. On the one hand, the interest rates of various structural monetary policy tools will be lowered by 0.25 percentage points, and the one-year interest rate of various re-lending facilities will be lowered from the current 1.5% to 1.25%, increasing the enthusiasm of banks to provide credit in key areas.
On the other hand, structural monetary policy tools will be improved and support will be increased. The re-lending and rediscount quotas for supporting agriculture and small businesses will be merged and used, and the re-lending quota for supporting agriculture and small businesses will be increased by 500 billion yuan; the re-lending quota for technological innovation and technological transformation will be increased from 800 billion yuan to 1.2 trillion yuan; the support areas of carbon emission reduction support tools will be expanded to include more projects with carbon emission reduction effects such as energy-saving renovation, green upgrades, and green and low-carbon energy transformation; the support areas of re-lending for service consumption and elderly care will be expanded, and the health industry will be included in the support areas of re-lending for service consumption and elderly care in due course in combination with health industry identification standards... A series of structural monetary policy tools will form greater synergy around key areas and the "five major articles" of finance.
In terms of increasing support for private enterprises, a separate re-lending facility for private enterprises will be set up under the re-lending facility for supporting agriculture and small businesses, with a quota of 1 trillion yuan. At the same time, private small and medium-sized enterprises with high R&D investment levels will be included in the support areas of re-lending for technological innovation and technological transformation, and the established bond financing support tools for private enterprises and risk-sharing tools for technological innovation bonds will be merged and managed, providing a total re-lending quota of 200 billion yuan. "The re-lending facility for private enterprises will include medium-sized private enterprises in the support scope on the basis of continuing to support small and micro private enterprises. The interest rate, term, etc. of the re-lending facility for private enterprises will be consistent with the re-lending facility for supporting agriculture and small businesses, and the quota will be managed separately." Xie Guangqi (谢光启), Director of the Monetary Policy Department of the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行货币政策司司长), introduced that the ability and effectiveness of financial services for private enterprises will be continuously improved this year.
Boosting consumption is a key task this year. Xie Guangqi (谢光启) said that the financial support for consumption will be continuously improved in terms of improving the effectiveness of financial support in key areas of service consumption, promoting the enhancement of residents' consumption capacity, and optimizing basic consumer financial services. As of the end of 2025, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) had issued 118.4 billion yuan of re-lending for service consumption and elderly care. As of the end of November 2025, the balance of consumer loans excluding personal housing loans reached 21.2 trillion yuan.
Orderly promote high-level institutional opening-up of capital projects in areas such as direct investment, securities investment, and cross-border financing.
"In the past year, the supply and demand in the foreign exchange market were basically balanced, expectations were generally stable, and it maintained strong resilience and vitality." Li Bin (李斌), spokesperson and deputy director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (国家外汇局), introduced that in 2025, the total cross-border income and expenditure of enterprises, individuals, etc. was 15.6 trillion US dollars, an increase of nearly 10% compared with 2024; cross-border funds changed from net outflow at the beginning of 2025 to net inflow, and China's foreign assets and liabilities reached a record high, and foreign exchange reserves and the RMB exchange rate remained stable.
Li Bin (李斌) said that the quality and efficiency of foreign exchange management services for the real economy have been significantly improved. 28 measures to support the stable development of foreign trade, deepen cross-border investment and financing reforms, and support the construction of free trade pilot zones have been implemented successively. Since the fourth quarter of 2025, more than 220 billion US dollars of related facilitation businesses have been handled nationwide. It is more convenient for new business entities such as cross-border e-commerce to handle foreign exchange business online, with a total of more than 1 billion transactions, serving more than 1.8 million small, medium and micro merchants. Efforts have been increased to support enterprises in managing exchange rate risks. In 2025, the scale of enterprises using foreign exchange derivatives to manage exchange rate risks exceeded 1.9 trillion US dollars, nearly doubling compared with 2020.
China's foreign exchange market is affected by multiple internal and external factors. How do you view the trend of the foreign exchange market in 2026? Li Bin (李斌) said that China is constantly improving the quality and efficiency of economic development, actively expanding high-level opening-up to the outside world, and continuously promoting the deepening development of the foreign exchange market, and has more confidence to resist external risks. "China's foreign exchange market is expected to operate stably, cross-border capital flows will remain stable and orderly, and the resilience of the foreign exchange market will continue to increase."
The "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划) proposal proposes to "improve the level of opening up of capital projects." Xiao Sheng (肖胜), Director of the Capital Account Management Department of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (国家外汇局资本项目管理司司长), said that this year, high-level institutional opening-up of capital projects in areas such as direct investment, securities investment, and cross-border financing will be promoted in an orderly manner. We will further study and optimize the cross-border capital policy for qualified foreign institutional investors, continue to issue investment quotas for qualified domestic institutional investors in an orderly manner, cooperate with relevant departments to promote the construction of interconnection mechanisms for financial markets such as Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect (沪深港通) and Bond Connect (债券通), and continuously improve the level of two-way opening up of financial markets.
Reporter's Notes
Policies show strength and precision.
Looking at the transcript of financial support for the real economy in 2025, "optimizing the structure" is particularly prominent: technology loans, green loans, inclusive loans, elderly care industry loans, and digital economy industry loans have all maintained double-digit growth, significantly higher than the growth rate of all loans.
Looking again at the "plan" for monetary and financial policies in 2026, continuing to optimize the structure is the focus: lowering the interest rates of various structural monetary policy tools, increasing the re-lending quotas for supporting agriculture and small businesses, technological innovation and technological transformation, and expanding the support areas of carbon emission reduction support tools and re-lending for service consumption and elderly care...
From the new policies of "optimizing the structure," we can see the continuously increasing policy strength, such as the interest rate cuts and quota increases of structural monetary policy tools. What is even more surprising is that we can also see the continuously refined policy precision, such as considering the financing needs of private enterprises in a "layered" manner. Large private enterprises have strong financing capabilities, and there are many financing support policies for small and micro private enterprises. The financing availability of medium-sized private enterprises is relatively weak. Therefore, the specially added re-lending facility for private enterprises will include medium-sized private enterprises in the support scope.
Monetary and financial policies are the "baton" for the flow of financial resources. It is believed that with the continuous optimization of the design and management of financial policy tools, financial resources can flow more accurately and efficiently to key areas and weak links, making greater contributions to serving the high-quality development of the real economy.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 珂 罗珊珊
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: Implementing the strategy of expanding domestic demand is necessary to maintain the long-term, sustained, and healthy development of China's economy, and also to meet the people's growing needs for a better life. "Adhering to expanding opening-up, we should not only base development on our own strength, but also make good use of global factors and market resources."
The Central Economic Work Conference proposed: "Adhere to domestic demand as the mainstay and build a strong domestic market" and "Adhere to opening-up and promote mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation in multiple fields." In order to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference, this newspaper interviewed Wang Wentao (王文涛), Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Minister of the Ministry of Commerce (商务部).
Adhere to the Close Combination of Benefiting People's Livelihood and Promoting Consumption
Reporter: The Central Economic Work Conference placed "Adhering to domestic demand as the mainstay and building a strong domestic market" at the top of the list of key economic tasks for 2026. How will the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) implement this? Where will the focus be?
Wang Wentao (王文涛): In 2025, China's consumer market moved forward with innovation and maintained steady growth. In the first 11 months, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 4.0%, and it is estimated that it will exceed 50 trillion yuan for the first time throughout the year. The growth rate of service retail sales was 1.3 percentage points higher than that of commodity retail sales during the same period, reflecting strong vitality and potential. If measured by consumption volume, China has become the world's largest market in many important fields and categories. This super-large market is an important foundation for us to promote high-quality development and the source of our confidence in应对风险挑战 (yìng duì fēng xiǎn tiāo zhàn - "respond to risks and challenges," to deal with difficulties and problems). In 2026, the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) will adhere to the close combination of benefiting people's livelihood and promoting consumption, adhere to the "policy + activities" dual-wheel drive, and release the potential and vitality of service consumption, commodity consumption, and consumption in the sinking market. We will focus our efforts on "three focuses."
First, focus on key and potential areas to cultivate new growth points in service consumption. With China's economic development and the improvement of people's living standards, the consumption structure of residents is shifting towards equal emphasis on commodity consumption and service consumption. We have sorted out a number of service consumption areas with new business formats and models, fast growth rates, and strong driving effects, including transportation, housekeeping, online audio-visual, and travel and accommodation, as well as potential areas with good prospects such as performances, sports events, games, and emotional experiential services, to promote the improvement of supporting policies, clean up unreasonable restrictive measures, and actively cultivate new growth points in service consumption. We will also organize activities such as the "Service Consumption Season" and "Chinese Food Festival," and guide local areas to create distinctive service consumption brands such as sports, performances, tourism, and ice and snow.
Second, focus on new tracks and offline entities to optimize the implementation of the policy of replacing old consumer goods with new ones. The 2026 policy of replacing old consumer goods with new ones will support the consumption of green and smart goods with greater efforts. For example, the requirements for replacing old home appliances with new ones are first-level energy efficiency or water efficiency standards, and new purchase subsidies are included for smart watches, smart bracelets, and smart glasses. We understand that the "new" in replacement not only refers to new products, but also provides a broader market for new products and technologies through policy support and guidance, and strives to replace them with new tracks and new industries. We will also actively support offline physical retail, encourage offline stores to leverage their comparative advantages, create diversified consumption scenarios, enhance the consumption experience, and promote balanced online and offline development.
Third, focus on the "three regions" to stimulate the consumption potential of the sinking market. The sinking market, represented by third- and fourth-tier cities and counties, carries 70% of China's population and 60% of the total retail sales of consumer goods, and is one of the fastest-growing and most potential regions for consumption growth. We divide them into three categories: core, growth, and basic, according to population size, economic scale, etc., and will adhere to顺势而为 (shùn shì ér wéi - "act according to circumstances," to adapt to the trend of events), implement policies according to categories, and establish a diversified pattern with cities as the center, counties as the focus, and towns and villages as the foundation. By improving circulation facilities, optimizing the market environment, deepening business format integration, and enriching consumption scenarios, we will activate this incremental "blue ocean."
We will also continue to organize the "Shopping in China" series of activities and create the "Shopping in China" brand. This year's Spring Festival has a 9-day holiday. The Ministry of Commerce (商务部) will work with relevant departments and local areas to hold the "Happy Shopping Spring Festival" special event, which is a highlight of this year's "Shopping in China" series of activities. Focusing on the six aspects of "eating, living, traveling, shopping, and entertainment," we will create a Spring Festival consumption feast for everyone to enjoy, so that everyone can feel the festive atmosphere of joy and peace, whether they are reuniting with their families or going out for sightseeing.
Coordinating the "Three Pillars" of Building a Strong Trading Nation
Reporter: The Central Economic Work Conference proposed encouraging and supporting service exports and actively developing digital trade and green trade. How will the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) promote innovative development in the field of trade?
Wang Wentao (王文涛): In 2025, China's foreign trade moved forward under pressure. Facing the ever-changing external environment, it showed strong resilience. The total import and export of goods trade exceeded 45 trillion yuan for the first time throughout the year, an increase of 3.8%, and will remain the world's largest country in goods trade for 9 consecutive years. At present, the driving force for world economic development is insufficient, the risk of geopolitical conflicts is prolonged, and global trade growth is slowing down. The World Trade Organization has lowered its expected global trade growth rate for 2026 to 0.5%. Foreign trade development faces many challenges and uncertainties. Next, we will coordinate the "three pillars" of building a strong trading nation, namely goods trade, service trade, and digital trade, implement various policies, and go all out to stabilize foreign trade. Here are three keywords.
The first is "diversification," consolidating and expanding diversified markets. We will organize important exhibitions such as the Canton Fair (广交会), attract more overseas merchants to attend and purchase, and increase support for companies to participate in overseas exhibitions. Optimize public services and continue to compile and publish the "Country Trade Guide" and foreign trade promotion information. Guide the healthy and standardized development of new foreign trade formats and models such as cross-border e-commerce. China has reached 23 free trade agreements with 30 countries and regions. We will support and guide companies to make good use of these agreements to expand trade exchanges.
The second is "balance," promoting balanced trade development. During the 8th China International Import Expo (进博会) last year, we launched the "Sharing a Large Market · Exporting to China" series of activities. We will continue to expand the brand influence of "Exporting to China," hold a series of matchmaking activities, and actively expand imports through exhibition linkages and targeted procurement. We will make full use of various trade promotion platforms such as the China International Import Expo (进博会), give play to the role of the National Import Trade Promotion Innovation Demonstration Zone, improve the level of import trade facilitation, optimize the source and structure of imported goods, and better meet the needs of industrial development and people's better life.
The third is "service trade," vigorously developing service trade. We will improve the management system of the negative list for cross-border service trade and orderly relax market access in the service sector. We will follow the principle of "one policy for each industry" to promote the introduction of a number of more valuable policy measures, accelerate the promotion of productive service exports, encourage professional service institutions to improve their international service capabilities, and rely on innovative advantages such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and biomedicine to expand the export of emerging services such as research and development, design, consulting, testing, and maintenance, and cultivate new growth points in foreign trade.
Steadily Promote Institutional Opening-up
Reporter: The Central Economic Work Conference proposed "Adhering to opening-up" and "Steadily promoting institutional opening-up." What new measures will the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) take to further promote high-level opening-up to the outside world?
Wang Wentao (王文涛): Adhering to opening-up, cooperation, and mutual benefit and win-win results is an inevitable requirement of Chinese-style modernization. Expanding high-level opening-up to the outside world is not only conducive to us winning the strategic initiative in fierce international competition, but also can promote the common opening-up of the world through our own opening-up. For the deployment of the Central Economic Work Conference, the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) will focus on implementing it from the following three aspects.
The first is to actively expand autonomous opening-up. We will orderly expand the autonomous opening-up of service fields such as value-added telecommunications, biotechnology, and wholly-owned hospitals, and accelerate the comprehensive pilot demonstration of expanding opening-up in the service industry. Expand the scope of unilateral opening-up fields and regions, and promote the implementation of 100% tariff-free measures for all tariff items for African countries that have diplomatic relations with us. We will vigorously promote the implementation of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) customs closure policy to achieve results, further improve the level of trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, optimize the regional layout and scope of free trade pilot zones, and support free trade pilot zones to carry out more vigorous institutional opening-up experiments in areas such as market access, environmental standards, and government procurement, so as to better play the exemplary and leading role of the comprehensive reform and opening-up experimental platform.
The second is to promote the rational and orderly cross-border layout of industrial and supply chains. We will make every effort to deepen economic and trade cooperation under the "Belt and Road" initiative, promote the integration and interconnection of production and supply chains, encourage cooperation in areas such as green development, the digital economy, green minerals, new infrastructure, and new energy, and promote the establishment of equal, inclusive, and constructive global production and supply chain partnerships. Give play to the platform function of overseas economic and trade cooperation zones, expand overseas marketing networks and explore international markets through foreign investment, achieve mutual promotion of investment and trade, and promote the integrated development of trade and investment. We will also optimize the overseas comprehensive service system, improve the national-level overseas comprehensive service platform, and promote the formation of an overseas service ecosystem with central and local linkages, regional coordination, and resource aggregation.
The third is to constructively participate in global economic governance. There will be two major events in the economic and trade field in 2026. One is APEC China Year (APEC中国年), and we will deeply participate in APEC economic and trade cooperation and organize a series of meetings in the economic and trade field. The other is the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (世贸组织第十四届部长级会议), and we will comprehensively and deeply participate in the reform of the World Trade Organization (世贸组织), jointly issue voices supporting multilateralism and free trade with all parties, and promote the conference to achieve pragmatic results. We will also negotiate and sign trade and investment agreements with more willing countries and regions in a flexible and pragmatic manner. Strengthen economic and trade cooperation under mechanisms such as BRICS countries, the Group of Twenty, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and promote the realization of mutual benefit and win-win results.
Return to TopOn January 15, in the high-standard farmland construction project area of Shuanghui Village, Shuangfeng County, Loudi City, Hunan Province, workers were carrying out stone revetment work on the river embankment. Since the beginning of winter, Shuangfeng County has comprehensively promoted the construction of high-standard farmland, improving agricultural infrastructure conditions and enhancing the quality of cultivated land through systematic projects such as field consolidation, water conservancy supporting facilities, and road optimization.
Photo by Li Jianxin (李建新) (People's Vision)
According to a report from our newspaper in Beijing (北京) on January 15th, (Reporter Meng Xiangfu (孟祥夫)), recently, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部) and eight other departments jointly issued and implemented the "Several Measures on Cultivating Elderly Care Service Operators and Promoting the Development of the Silver Economy." Combining the actual development of China's (中国) elderly care services and the silver economy, the measures propose 14 specific initiatives in 5 aspects: promoting brand building, promoting market-oriented supply and demand docking of elderly care services, vigorously supporting technology to enable elderly care services, optimizing the development environment for elderly care services, and increasing factor support.
By the end of 2023, China (中国) had a total of 41,700 elderly care institutions, with 722,000 employees, an increase of 12.2% year-on-year. To optimize the development environment for elderly care service operators, the "Several Measures" clarify specific measures: First, create a fair competition environment, adhere to classified advancement, fairness, and impartiality, and ensure equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal rules for all types of operators. Second, improve government services, enhance the accuracy and convenience of services, and provide operators with full-cycle, full-chain guidance services. Third, optimize license processing, focus on breaking down departmental and regional barriers, and improve service efficiency. Fourth, support stable operation, and provide support from the dimensions of land, term, and capital.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Foshan (佛山) report on January 15th (Reporter Li Gang (李刚)) On the 15th, the "Guangdong Goods Go Global" ("广货行天下") Spring Campaign launch ceremony was held at the Tanzhou (潭洲) Convention and Exhibition Center in Foshan (佛山), Guangdong (广东). A special promotional event for home appliances was held simultaneously.
The purpose of Guangdong (广东) Province's launch of the "Guangdong Goods Go Global" ("广货行天下") Spring Campaign is to effectively enhance the exposure and market influence of high-quality products from Guangdong (广东), and to promote new breakthroughs in online sales of industrial consumer goods throughout Guangdong (广东) Province. Guangdong (广东) Province gives full play to the advantages of Guangdong's (广东) manufacturing industry and digital economy, and jointly enhances the "Guangdong Goods" ("广货") brand through government platform building, extensive enterprise participation, and media promotion.
This "Guangdong Goods Go Global" ("广货行天下") Spring Campaign takes the home appliance special event as its starting point, and will subsequently cover more of Guangdong's (广东) advantageous industrial clusters. Through the efficient linkage of government, platforms, and enterprises, it not only focuses on short-term consumption boosting, but also is committed to long-term brand building and industrial chain upgrading, fully demonstrating Guangdong's (广东) determination and effectiveness in adhering to manufacturing as its top priority.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 赵益普
In Lahore (拉合尔), Pakistan's second-largest city, the Orange Line (橙线) metro project, spanning approximately 27 kilometers with 26 stations, connects the city's bustling areas. Since its opening in October 2020, this rail transit project, built by Chinese enterprises and jointly operated and managed by Chinese and Pakistani companies, has transported over 280 million passengers, facilitating public travel and boosting commercial development along the line.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (夏巴兹·谢里夫) stated that the Orange Line (橙线) project serves the travel needs of the vast Pakistani population and is a "new era of China-Pakistan friendship road." A reporter recently visited Lahore (拉合尔) to experience firsthand the changes the project has brought to this ancient city over the past five years.
"Profoundly Changed People's Travel Methods"
In the early morning, 35-year-old civil servant Khalid (卡利德) leaves for work, walking several hundred meters from his home to the Orange Line (橙线) metro station. "From my home to my office, it's only three metro stops. Including the walk to the station, the entire journey takes only 20 minutes, and the fare is 25 rupees (approximately 1 RMB equals 40 Pakistani rupees), which is convenient and economical," Khalid (卡利德) told reporters. Previously, driving to work would take 40 minutes, and taking a "rickshaw" (三轮摩托车) would cost at least 200 rupees. "The metro is fast, punctual, and the fare is cheap."
The Orange Line (橙线) project, which commenced construction in 2015, is one of the early harvest projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (中巴经济走廊) within the framework of the "Belt and Road" Initiative (一带一路) and was jointly undertaken by China National Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司) and China North Industries Corporation (中国北方工业有限公司). The project is Pakistan's first and currently only metro line. Since its opening, it has safely operated for over 70 million train kilometers, becoming the preferred mode of transportation for many Lahore (拉合尔) residents.
The journey from the first station to the last station on the Orange Line (橙线) project takes at least 2.5 hours by car. After the project opened, the travel time was reduced to 45 minutes, greatly facilitating the flow of people and alleviating traffic congestion in Lahore (拉合尔). On the platform of the Baghbanpura (巴格班普拉) station, stationmaster Zehira (泽希拉玛) told the reporter: "After the Orange Line (橙线) project was put into operation, the average daily passenger flow increased from less than 70,000 at the beginning to nearly 240,000 today, profoundly changing people's travel methods."
Lahore (拉合尔) is the capital of Punjab Province (旁遮普省) in Pakistan. Bilal (比拉尔), Minister of Transport of Punjab Province (旁遮普省交通部部长), stated that the Orange Line (橙线) project is a model of pragmatic cooperation between China and Pakistan, "allowing 12 million Lahore (拉合尔) residents to enjoy advanced, efficient, safe, and green rail transit services, alleviating traffic pressure in Lahore (拉合尔)." According to local government estimates in Lahore (拉合尔), after the operation of the Orange Line (橙线) project, which is driven by all-electric power, the use of old-fashioned cars in Lahore (拉合尔) has significantly decreased, and exhaust emissions have been reduced by approximately 30,000 tons per year, which is of great benefit to improving local air quality.
Abid Suleri (阿比德·苏莱里), Executive Director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (巴基斯坦可持续发展政策研究所) in Pakistan, stated that the Orange Line (橙线) project has added momentum to the sustainable development of the ancient city of Lahore (拉合尔) and has also rejuvenated the city with modern vitality.
"The Entire Metro Line Belongs to Prime Locations"
The 26 stations of the Orange Line (橙线) project include 2 underground stations and 24 elevated stations, allowing passengers to fully appreciate the urban scenery of Lahore (拉合尔) while riding. The reporter noticed that the Orange Line (橙线) project not only has a large passenger flow, but also has a dense concentration of shops along the line, and many areas are bustling with the construction of storefronts. Outside the elevated bridges of the metro tracks, a huge billboard can be seen almost every few hundred meters.
The Orange Line (橙线) project traverses Lahore's (拉合尔) old commercial districts, universities, railway stations, and historical sites, with bustling crowds along the line. According to a report in *The Express Tribune* (《论坛快报》) of Pakistan, the Orange Line (橙线) project has not only directly brought nearly 2,000 stable jobs in ticketing, security, and cleaning, but has also driven commercial and real estate development along the line, providing tens of thousands of indirect jobs.
On Pakistani social media, many netizens are checking in at the Orange Line (橙线) project, and some tourists from other places are also making a special trip to experience it while visiting the ancient city. Outside the Lakshmi (拉克什米) station, rows of "rickshaws" (里克夏) are neatly parked, and drivers are soliciting business. Driver Asif (阿希夫) told reporters that "rickshaws" (里克夏) are a common means of transportation in Lahore (拉合尔), and he used to work near the Lahore (拉合尔) railway station. With the increasing passenger flow of the metro, he and his companions came to the Lakshmi (拉克什米) station, which is closer to home, to pick up passengers transferring from the metro. His income has steadily increased, and it is also convenient for him to take care of his family.
Mehak (梅哈克), an employee of Meezan Bank (米赞银行) in Pakistan, takes the metro to and from work every day. She told reporters that Meezan Bank (米赞银行) and its client companies have chosen to advertise on the screens in the metro carriages. The advertising billboards outside the elevated bridges also add a strong commercial atmosphere to the city. "The Orange Line (橙线) is a very modern metro, and now the entire metro line belongs to prime locations, and the urban development pattern of Lahore (拉合尔) is being optimized."
Tan Zidong (谭子东), the executive deputy general manager of the Orange Line (橙线) project operation and maintenance project, introduced that the Orange Line (橙线) project created more than 7,000 jobs for the local area during the construction period, driving the development of related materials and equipment industries and logistics industries. After entering the operation stage, it has further promoted various commercial developments along the line. "As a large-scale infrastructure project, the Orange Line (橙线) project has fully played the role of driving employment and improving people's livelihoods, benefiting urban development and local people," said Tan Zidong (谭子东).
"Left Behind a 'Metro University'"
The University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (拉合尔工程技术大学) is a well-known institution of higher learning in Pakistan, focusing on the cultivation of engineering and technical talents. At the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (拉合尔工程技术大学) station of the Orange Line (橙线) project, the reporter met several local college students. They told reporters that working on the Orange Line (橙线) project after graduation has become the first choice for many students.
The vehicle depot of the Orange Line (橙线) project is not far from the first station, Dera Gujran (德拉古吉兰), and it undertakes important tasks such as daily preparation, maintenance, and upkeep of the Orange Line (橙线) vehicles. In the driver's office at the base, the reporter met several female drivers who were taking turns to rest. They are also the first batch of female metro drivers in Pakistani history.
"After graduating from the mechanical engineering major at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (拉合尔工程技术大学) last year, I applied for the driver position of the Orange Line (橙线) project. I only officially started working after half a year of professional training and internship," said driver Samawia Iman (萨玛维亚·伊曼). She was both excited and nervous on her first day driving the metro. "I am very happy and proud to have such a unique job."
Currently, the operation and maintenance of the Orange Line (橙线) project is jointly undertaken by a consortium consisting of China North International Cooperation Co., Ltd. (北方国际合作股份有限公司), Guangzhou Metro Group (广州地铁集团), and Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service (巴基斯坦大宇快运集团). Chinese and Pakistani companies continue to join hands to "teach a man to fish" and strive to cultivate rail transit talents for the local area. Faisal Siddiqui (费萨尔·西迪基), General Manager of Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service (巴基斯坦大宇快运集团), introduced that after the opening of the Orange Line (橙线) project, the China-Pakistan joint venture gradually established a complete talent training system. Since 2020, it has conducted 3 to 6 months of professional training for newly recruited employees every year, and has trained 6 batches of employees, totaling more than 2,000 people.
"The Orange Line (橙线) project not only gave Pakistan its first metro, but also left behind a 'metro university' for Lahore (拉合尔), continuously cultivating professional and technical talents for rail transit construction and operation and maintenance," said Siddiqui (西迪基). Currently, the Orange Line (橙线) project has more than 1,300 employees, 98% of whom are Pakistani.
It is reported that over the years, Chinese and Pakistani employees of the Orange Line (橙线) project have jointly compiled 168 sets of all-English operation and maintenance regulations and standard operating manuals, and have registered them with the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan. "We can replicate and apply this set of management systems in Pakistan's future newly built urban rail transit projects," said Tan Zidong (谭子东). Bilal (比拉尔) stated that the Orange Line (橙线) project has cultivated a localized and professional rail transit talent team for Pakistan. Pakistan hopes to continue to deepen cooperation with China in the field of rail transit and promote more modern projects to take root in Punjab Province (旁遮普省) and even the entire Pakistan.
(Reported from Lahore (拉合尔) on January 15)
Return to TopBy: 尤里·塔夫罗夫斯基
The so-called "humiliation" of Japan's defeat in World War II still stubbornly lingers in the minds of Japanese right-wingers, and the "revanchist" sentiment that arises from this continues to rise, as they want to completely shroud Japanese society in the shadow of militarism again.
History is the best textbook and is especially meaningful as a warning to the current Japanese government. During World War II, Japanese militarism brazenly launched wars of aggression against China and other Asian countries, bringing profound disasters to the Asia-Pacific region and even the world. Not long ago, Russia transferred to China a batch of archival materials on the crimes of the Japanese Unit 731, which once again irrefutably confirmed the heinous crimes against humanity committed by Japanese militarism. Japan should have faced its historical guilt and sincerely apologized, but now there is a dangerous trend of openly attempting to turn back the clock and repeat the mistakes of militarism, which must arouse high vigilance from regional countries and the international community.
In the World Anti-Fascist War, China, as the main battlefield in the East, contained the main force of Japanese militarism, preventing it from quickly "advancing north" to attack the Soviet Union and "advancing south" to deploy troops to the Pacific theater. China paid a huge sacrifice of more than 35 million casualties to completely defeat Japanese militarism, and finally won the great victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, and Taiwan was also able to get rid of Japanese colonial rule. Taiwan's return to China is a victory of World War II and an important part of the post-war international order. There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory, which has long become an ironclad fact recognized by the international community.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) recently openly made provocative remarks involving the Taiwan issue and refused to retract her fallacies. Such egregious acts grossly interfere in China's internal affairs, challenge China's core interests, and at the same time stimulate regional tensions, posing a serious threat to the post-war international order. This move by Japan not only openly denies the victory of World War II, but also once again demonstrates to the outside world its dangerous signal of attempting to revive militarism.
For more than 80 years since the end of World War II, the "ghost" of militarism has never completely dissipated in Japan. In the 1980s, when I worked in Japan, I personally felt the rampant attempt of Japanese right-wingers to revive militarism. Japanese right-wing elements often held large-scale gatherings in crowded squares and other public places, and even tried to win over primary and secondary school students and distribute leaflets and brochures to them. To this day, the so-called "humiliation" of Japan's defeat in World War II still stubbornly lingers in the minds of Japanese right-wingers, and the "revanchist" sentiment that arises from this continues to rise, as they want to completely shroud Japanese society in the shadow of militarism again.
The Potsdam Proclamation clearly stipulates that Japan is prohibited from rearming, and Japan's "Peace Constitution" also establishes the principle of "exclusively defense-oriented defense." However, in recent years, Japan has shown a dangerous trend of breaking through the constraints of the "Peace Constitution" and continuously strengthening its military, such as continuously increasing its defense budget, promoting the export of lethal weapons, attempting to revise the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles," and forming military "small circles" by roping in forces inside and outside the region, and provoking camp confrontation, creating risks for peace and tranquility in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
Only by 以史为鉴 (yǐ shǐ wéi jiàn - "take history as a mirror," to learn from history) can we open up a bright future. The trials of war criminals by the Nuremberg International Military Tribunal, the Far East International Military Tribunal, and others have long nailed the chief culprits who launched the war of aggression to the pillar of historical shame for all time. If Japan insists on going its own way and reverses the course of history, it will inevitably reap the consequences and push itself into the abyss of disaster. Russia and China have made important contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the establishment of the post-war international order. The two countries will work with all peace-loving countries and people in the world to resolutely resist the revival of Japanese militarism, firmly promote a correct view of the history of World War II, defend the victory of World War II and international fairness and justice, and never allow the tragedy of history to repeat itself.
(The author is the Vice President of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Association and the Russian Chairman of the Expert Council of the Russian-Chinese Friendship, Peace and Development Committee)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15th (Reporter). Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly (阿南德) in Beijing (北京) on January 15th.
Wang Yi (王毅) stated that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (卡尼总理) has begun his visit to China, marking the first visit by a Canadian Prime Minister in eight years, which is of pivotal and symbolic significance for bilateral relations. The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are believed to open up new prospects for bilateral relations. China is willing to strengthen communication with Canada, enhance trust, eliminate interference, deepen cooperation, and promote the steady, pragmatic, and sound development of bilateral relations under the new situation.
Mélanie Joly (阿南德) stated that the new Canadian government attaches great importance to its relationship with China. She looks forward to restarting dialogue in various fields through this visit, promoting the achievement of more mutually beneficial results, and strengthening coordination and cooperation on multilateral affairs.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15th (北京) - Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局), and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke on the phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi (阿拉格齐) on the 15th.
Araghchi (阿拉格齐) briefed on the latest developments in the Iranian situation, emphasizing that the recent riots in Iran were caused by incitement from external forces, and the situation has now returned to stability. The Iranian side is prepared to respond to external interference, while the door to dialogue remains open, and it hopes that China will play a greater role in regional peace and stability.
Wang Yi (王毅) stated that China has always advocated abiding by the purposes of the UN Charter and international law, opposing the use or threat of force in international relations, opposing imposing one's own will on other countries, and opposing the world from regressing to the "law of the jungle." China believes that the Iranian government and people will unite as one, overcome difficulties, maintain national stability, and safeguard legitimate rights and interests. It is hoped that all parties will cherish peace, exercise restraint, and resolve differences through dialogue. China is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 崔 寅
"The practice of Chinese-style modernization proves that each country must find a path suitable for its own national conditions. Chinese-style modernization is the modernization of common prosperity for all the people, and this development paradigm provides new choices for the vast number of developing countries," said Nicholas Morris, International Relations Secretary of the United National Congress of Trinidad and Tobago, in an interview with this reporter.
Morris previously visited Shanghai (上海) for exchanges, and the automated operations at the Yangshan Port (洋山港) terminal left a deep impression on him. The terminal has improved its overall efficiency through 5G, Beidou Navigation, and artificial intelligence scheduling systems, and has improved the layout of low-carbon facilities relying on unmanned transport vehicles and intelligent storage yards. "Yangshan Port (洋山港) is not just solving the problem of cargo transportation, but creatively coming up with a systematic solution: reducing carbon emissions, improving cargo transportation efficiency, attracting investment, and promoting economic growth. This systematic thinking makes development more sustainable." Morris said that countries like Trinidad and Tobago (特立尼达和多巴哥), which are greatly affected by climate change, need to find a development path that takes into account both development and environmental protection. "China's experience in developing industrial automation is very enlightening and has reference significance."
Walking into Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory (特斯拉上海超级工厂), Morris further felt the "China speed": this wholly foreign-owned vehicle manufacturing project took only a little over a year from signing to production. "Tesla's performance in China is very impressive, thanks to China's dynamic policies. China's vigorous cultivation of talent in the field of science and technology is very remarkable." China's rapid development in the field of electric vehicles has made Morris truly feel that China has put the promotion of green and low-carbon development into practice. "China has proven with practical actions that while achieving its own development, China is committed to providing solutions to global issues such as climate change. This sense of responsibility and action makes China an important force in promoting world development," Morris said.
"China's development has always adhered to being people-oriented." Morris said that China's economic growth has effectively improved people's livelihoods, and development results have benefited more people. The Chinese government has always insisted on putting the people first, which is the key to China's rapid economic development and long-term social stability.
Morris is full of expectations for the future of relations between Trinidad and Tobago (特立尼达和多巴哥) and China. He said that Port of Spain (西班牙港), the capital of Trinidad and Tobago (特立尼达和多巴哥), has established friendly exchange relations with Shanghai (上海). The automation experience of Yangshan Port (洋山港) and the industrial ecology of Tesla (特斯拉) in China provide successful examples for the industrial development of Trinidad and Tobago (特立尼达和多巴哥). "We hope to learn from China's development experience, and we also look forward to strengthening cooperation with China on issues such as climate change and global governance," Morris said.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15th. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on the 15th that, at the invitation of President Doumbouya (敦布亚) of the Republic of Guinea, Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), will attend the inauguration ceremony of President Doumbouya (敦布亚) held in Conakry (科纳克里), the capital of Guinea, on January 17th.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15th (Reporters Xie Xiyao (谢希瑶) and Dai Jinrong (戴锦镕)) Ministry of Commerce (商务部) spokesperson He Yong (何咏) stated on the 15th, in response to questions regarding the China-EU electric vehicle case, that under the current international situation, it is of significant positive importance for China and the EU to properly resolve the electric vehicle case under the framework of WTO rules, based on mutual respect.
At the Ministry of Commerce's (商务部) regular press conference held that day, He Yong (何咏) introduced that on January 12, 2026, China and the EU simultaneously announced that the electric vehicle case had achieved positive results after multiple rounds of consultations, which has received high attention from all sectors at home and abroad. The Chinese and European industries "highly welcome and fully agree" with this, believing that the "soft landing" of the electric vehicle case will significantly boost market confidence and inject new impetus into China-EU auto trade and investment cooperation. Some EU politicians have commented that this is a positive step towards establishing a sustainable China-EU trade relationship, demonstrating that resolving trade differences through partnership is still feasible.
"Under the current international situation, it is of significant positive importance for China and the EU to properly resolve the electric vehicle case under the framework of WTO rules, based on mutual respect," said He Yong (何咏). This is not only conducive to the healthy development of China-EU economic and trade relations and to maintaining the stability of the global automotive industry chain and supply chain, but also sends a clear and powerful signal to the world that China and the EU are willing to jointly maintain the rules-based international trade order, set a good example for countries to properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, and inject more certainty and positive energy into promoting world economic development.
He Yong (何咏) stated that China appreciates the spirit of dialogue shown by the EU and is willing to work with the EU, based on the current positive results, to further implement the consensus reached at the China-EU leaders' meeting, maintain dialogue and communication, support both sides' production and supply chains to continue to deepen cooperation based on market principles, and make positive contributions to the global green transition.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15th (Reporter Yu Junjie (余俊杰)) The second results exhibition and the launch ceremony of the third session of the "New Era, New Vision" China-Foreign Joint Creation Program were held in Beijing (北京) on the 15th, contributing visual power to promote cross-cultural understanding and people-to-people exchanges.
It is reported that the second "New Era, New Vision" China-Foreign Joint Creation Program is hosted by the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration (中国外文局) and other organizations, aiming to widely solicit documentary films, short videos and other video topics and finished films from around the world, and provide support in the form of creative guidance, production support, professional training, and dissemination and promotion for selected projects. Since its launch in July 2024, the second creation program has received 7,180 video topics submitted by creators from around the world, and finally selected and supported the creation of 100 video topics.
The relevant person in charge of the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration (中国外文局) said that documentary images are known as the album of human civilization and are an important carrier for promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. We are willing to widely gather forces from all sides through the creation plan, continuously deepen China-foreign image exchanges, and create a warm and heart-warming image background for China-foreign civilization exchanges and mutual learning.
At the event site, the third "New Era, New Vision" China-Foreign Joint Creation Program was announced. It is understood that the theme of the third creation plan focuses on "China's Development, World Opportunities." On the basis of comprehensively collecting various topics in the previous two creation plans, special units such as "Harmony of the World: Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations" and "Mountains and Rivers Connected: Exchanges and Cooperation with Neighboring Countries" have been added. It will also carry out international internet celebrity China tours and Chinese directors' "going global" creation activities to help more excellent works that integrate China and foreign countries go to the world.
Return to TopOn January 15th, at the Taicang Port Area Wharf of Suzhou Port (苏州港) in Jiangsu (江苏), ro-ro ships were loading vehicles, shipping a large number of new energy vehicles to destinations around the world.
Zhang Congyu (张从余) photo (Image China)
By: 本报记者 龚仕建 乔 栋 曹继炜
Around the twelfth lunar month, the Bayan Har Mountains (巴颜喀拉山), at the source of the Three Rivers, are draped in a thick coat of snow. The yellowish-brown Batang Grassland (巴塘草原) is gathering strength for spring.
Song Rende (宋仁德), director of the Yushu Prefecture Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center (玉树州动物疫病预防控制中心), is setting off again, his destination the home of herdsman Buze (布泽) in the third community of Shangbatang Village (上巴塘村), Batang Township (巴塘乡). After a one-and-a-half-hour drive, the car turns off the asphalt road and onto a mountain path mixed with cow dung and stones. By the time Buze's (布泽) two Tibetan mastiffs start chasing the car, the altitude has climbed from 3,600 meters to 4,200 meters.
Song Rende (宋仁德) is a "Yak Doctor." For 39 years, he has been dedicated to bringing better yak breeding techniques to herders, helping them increase their income, promoting the balanced development of grassland and livestock, and protecting the ecological environment of the Three Rivers Source Region. Today, he and his family of three are rooted in the Three Rivers Source Region, writing agricultural and pastoral papers on the plateau.
Rooted in the Grassroots
Herders Seek Out the "Yak Doctor" When They Have Problems
Herders have "winter pastures" (冬窝子) and "summer pastures" (夏窝子). Currently, Buze (布泽) is living with his wife and children in the "winter pasture" above the snow line. "I'm busy taking care of the calves, milking, and making cheese every day," Buze (布泽) says.
Previously, Buze's (布泽) family paid enough attention to raising cattle and milking, and they were diligent enough, but their income was not ideal. "It's not good to lose weight in winter before selling, and there are fewer calves born each year, and many calves don't survive," Buze (布泽) says.
Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (玉树藏族自治州) is located in the Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve (三江源国家级自然保护区) and has a large area of organic certified pastures, making it naturally suitable for yak breeding. However, outdated breeding concepts are the main reason limiting herders' income.
Song Rende (宋仁德) told reporters that in the past, many herders' standards for judging wealth were "simple and crude": based on the number of cattle and sheep in stock, the more stock, the richer they were considered. As a result, every household hoarded cattle and sheep, and the contradiction between grassland and livestock became increasingly prominent. The grassland degraded, the cattle and sheep could not eat grass, could not gain weight, could not be sold at a good price, and had a high mortality rate, forming a vicious cycle.
Changing traditional breeding concepts is not easy. Song Rende (宋仁德) knows that yak production and grassland protection seem contradictory, but in fact, there is a harmonious and symbiotic balance point. The key to changing herders' concepts lies in simultaneously improving the productivity and sales rate of yaks, so that herders can truly feel that reducing livestock can also increase income.
Next to the stone wall of Buze's (布泽) yak shed, there is a row of woven bags. "These are the feeds that the 'Yak Doctor' has been sending me in the past two years. With them, the productivity and sales rate of cows have increased a lot in the past two years," Buze (布泽) introduced. Now there are more than 200 yaks in stock, and 48 cows have been produced. "The number of calves in the past three years has doubled compared to before."
"Starting with feed, helping herders save costs, they are more likely to accept changes in feeding methods." Song Rende's (宋仁德) team provides herders with self-developed feed that is high-energy, high-protein, and also prevents diarrhea. From feed selection and breeding scale to calf clothing and when to wean, Yushu Prefecture (玉树州) is full of Song Rende's (宋仁德) "experimental fields." Over the decades, he has accumulated a wealth of first-hand data and experience, and constantly summarized and polished a series of comprehensive supporting technologies for improving quality and efficiency, from breeding cattle rejuvenation and selection, breeding cattle promotion, efficient reproduction, comprehensive disease prevention and control to grazing management.
Taking winter grass supplementation as an example, in the past, yaks would lose weight in winter if they ate less, and their weight would change in a wave-like pattern, resulting in a long sales cycle. Song Rende (宋仁德) carried out reverse-season sales experiments, "By supplementing grass, the weight of yaks does not decrease but increases in winter, which shortens the sales cycle."
The "Yak Doctor's" good methods have allowed Buze (布泽) to taste the sweetness, "My yak calves are heavier than others' when they are born, and they produce calves and sell more than others' every year." The surrounding herders see it in their eyes and have also joined the "grazing + supplementary feeding" team. How to raise them and how to sell them, the herders hope that the "Yak Doctor" can give them ideas.
Willing to Dedicate
Cannot Leave the Plateau When Yushu (玉树) is Most Difficult
Song Rende (宋仁德) was born in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County (门源回族自治县), Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (海北藏族自治州), Qinghai Province (青海省). From a young age, he helped the production team herd cattle and sheep, pick up manure, and collect grass, and was very close to animals.
This closeness from childhood laid the foundation for his lifelong career pursuit. In July 1986, Song Rende (宋仁德) graduated from the Animal Husbandry Department of Qinghai Animal Husbandry and Veterinary College (青海畜牧兽医学院) (now Qinghai University College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (青海大学农牧学院)).
The first time he went from Xining (西宁) to Yushu (玉树), it took four days. Yushu (玉树) has a high altitude, and the oxygen content of the air is less than 60% of that in the plains, and the average annual temperature is about 0 degrees Celsius. Song Rende (宋仁德) recalled that Yushu (玉树) at that time, "The surrounding area was barren mountains, the streets were potholed, and there were broken earthen houses and sparse trees on the roadside."
Yushu Prefecture (玉树州) covers an area of about 267,000 square kilometers, with a large east-west span and inconvenient transportation. "In Qumalai County (曲麻莱县), we took measurements during the day and slept in 'horse ridge' tents at night, which did not block the wind or rain, and there was a damp smell in our dreams," Song Rende (宋仁德) said. "What I was most afraid of was changing places. I remember once, because the villages and towns were far apart, we had to pass through a large area of wetlands, and the wheels got stuck. Everyone took off their clothes, stuffed them into sacks, and put them under the wheels, and pushed hard together... The 90-kilometer road took a full 16 hours."
In 1997, Song Rende (宋仁德) successfully passed the National Public-Sponsored Special Project for Talent Training in the Western Region and went abroad to study animal husbandry management, and later obtained a doctorate in agronomy, deeply cultivating the field of livestock breeding. When he graduated with a doctorate, local schools and enterprises sent him high-paying job invitations, but Song Rende (宋仁德) refused them all. "My research field has never left the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and I must go back."
In 2010, Song Rende (宋仁德) had been in Yushu (玉树) for more than 20 years. Suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes, he was not suitable for continuing to work in high-altitude areas, and he and his wife decided to transfer back to Xining (西宁). In April, a sudden earthquake disrupted their plans. After careful consideration, the couple decided to stay, "**不能在玉树最困难的时候离开高原**" (bù néng zài Yùshù zuì kùnnán de shíhòu líkāi gāoyuán - "cannot leave the plateau when Yushu is most difficult," cannot abandon Yushu during its most challenging time).
In that earthquake, more than 4,900 domestic dogs and 47,000 cattle, sheep, and horses died in Yushu (玉树) urban and rural areas. At that time, as the director of the Yushu Prefecture Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Station (玉树州畜牧兽医站), Song Rende (宋仁德) led the epidemic prevention team to collect the bodies of dead animals for harmless treatment to avoid the outbreak of epidemics as the weather turned hot. Subsequently, he switched to emergency epidemic prevention and spring animal major epidemic disease prevention and control, guiding herders to restore livestock production after the disaster.
After the earthquake, Song Rende (宋仁德) and his wife lived in disaster relief tents at the Yushu Racecourse (玉树赛马场), and worked in nearby prefabricated houses. In the years after the disaster, new houses were completed one after another, and the couple always took the initiative to let their colleagues move in first when distributing new houses. It was not until 2019 that they finally moved into a 45-square-meter transitional house.
Team Building
Building a "Scientific Research Small Family" and a Technical Promotion "Large Team"
Song Weiru (宋维茹) is Song Rende's (宋仁德) daughter. Someone asked her: What exactly does your family do? She joked: "My dad studies livestock, my mom studies pasture, and I study the balance of grass and livestock."
Song Rende's (宋仁德) wife, Li Guomei (李国梅), is a doctor of agronomy in grassland science. She was transferred from Xining (西宁) to the Yushu Prefecture Grassland Work Station (玉树州草原工作站) to engage in grassland ecosystem research. She and her colleagues built more than 500 mu of artificial oat forage base in the plateau pasture at an altitude of 4,000 meters, with a yield of 1,076 kilograms of air-dried oat green grass per mu, setting a historical yield record per mu in the Yushu (玉树) area.
Song Weiru (宋维茹) was influenced by her parents from an early age. When she was studying for a doctorate, she chose resource and environmental science as her major, and after graduation, she became her father's capable assistant.
A family of three doctors, all "shepherds" guarding the plateau. Song Rende (宋仁德), who has been silently rooted in the Sanjiangyuan (三江源) for 39 years, and his wife and daughter, are all committed to the research and promotion of yak breeding technology on the plateau.
After studying yaks for many years, Song Rende (宋仁德) has a knack for it. In response to the dilemma of yaks "being strong in summer, fat in autumn, thin in winter, and dying in spring" and the pain point of grassland degradation, he built 18 demonstration bases of the Yushu Comprehensive Experimental Station (玉树综合试验站) of the National Beef and Yak Industry Technology System, cultivated 28 yak core groups, created a three-level breeding system for Yushu yaks, strengthened the selection and breeding of Yushu yaks, and successfully made "Yushu Yak" (玉树牦牛) selected into the National Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources Directory and entered the National Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources Protection List; innovatively proposed the "grazing + supplementary feeding" model, which advanced the first calving age of female yaks by 2 years, increased the continuous production rate to more than 78%, and shortened the yak sales cycle by more than 2 years, driving more than 10,000 herders to increase their income, which not only broke the vicious cycle of relying on the sky for livestock, but also protected the ecological environment of the Sanjiangyuan (三江源).
Song Rende (宋仁德) not only formed a "scientific research small family" rooted in Yushu (玉树), but also trained a "large team" for the promotion of breeding technology radiating the Sanjiangyuan (三江源).
In the past 5 years, Song Rende (宋仁德) has successively held 72 training courses for professional technicians, large-scale breeders, and herders, training more than 8,300 herders and large-scale yak breeders. He also serves as the head of the science and technology special commissioner team in five key national rural revitalization assistance counties, including Zhiduo (治多) and Zaduo (杂多), and the leader of the yak industry group of the science and technology special commissioner team in three key assistance counties, including Nangqian (囊谦) and Zeku (泽库), and the head of the Zhiduo County (治多县) No. 001 science and technology special commissioner workstation, carrying out science and technology assistance work focusing on industrial technology guidance, introduction and promotion of new varieties and new technologies, concentrated tackling of technical bottlenecks, and local talent assistance.
In September 2025, the People's Government of Qinghai Province (青海省人民政府) released the "List of Selected Personnel for the Fourth 'Kunlun Talents Qinghai Scholars' (第四届“昆仑英才·青海学者”入选人员名单)", and Song Rende (宋仁德) was on the list. As an expert deeply involved in the field of animal husbandry on the plateau, Song Rende (宋仁德) has also won the Second National Innovation and Competition Award, the 2022 China Association for Science and Technology Top 100 Native Talents, and the 2024 "Qinghai Model" (青海榜样) and other titles.
The winter in Yushu (玉树) is very cold, but Song Rende's (宋仁德) heart is always hot. He said: "I love Yushu (玉树), I belong here. My wish is to promote my research results, and at the same time as improving the living standards of farmers and herdsmen, leave this rich grassland to future generations."
(Our reporter Deng Jianyang (邓剑洋) participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 李洪兴
Facing exams, losing points in one subject affects the overall score; looking to the future, doing one thing best is a perfect score... Using the bucket effect and the bamboo pole effect as metaphors, a teacher encourages students to focus on their passions and delve deeply. This new "exhortation to study" in the classroom is thought-provoking.
The bucket holds water based on its shortest plank, and the bamboo pole picks up objects based on its longest section. These two simple metaphors reveal the principles of growth and reflect the logic of development.
The bucket effect emphasizes the constraints of the short plank; the bamboo pole effect highlights the advantages of the long plank. The two are not an either-or choice, but a dialectical and unified methodology, an organic integration of bottom-line thinking and high-line thinking. To achieve high-quality, sustainable development, we must both seek balance by addressing shortcomings and strive for transcendence by leveraging strengths.
Shortcomings constrain the overall situation, and addressing shortcomings is a strategic choice to enhance competitiveness.
Infrastructure construction fills hardware gaps; poverty alleviation eliminates regional poverty; education popularization improves the overall quality of the people. Concrete measures effectively consolidate the foundation of development and effectively improve overall efficiency.
Long planks lead breakthroughs, and forging long planks is the way to achieve overtaking on a curve.
In recent years, our leveraging the advantages of the new type of national system, breaking through key core technologies, is a projection of the bamboo pole effect. Artificial intelligence large models are catching up with each other, independent research and development of chips has made new breakthroughs, and Tianwen-2 has started its "star-chasing" journey... Major scientific and technological achievements are inseparable from the organic combination of an active government and an effective market. Facing the confrontation in key technologies and cutting-edge fields, seizing opportunities and leveraging advantages can seize the initiative and win the future.
A healthy development system must have a solid foundation and towering spires. Economic and social development is a process of interaction and complementarity between the bucket effect and the bamboo pole effect—consolidating the foundation of development with the bucket effect and activating the driving force of growth with the bamboo pole effect, working together to promote new and better directions.
For example, in regional coordination, balance and characteristics are indispensable. In the Yangtze River Delta integration, transportation interconnection, data sharing, and mechanism intercommunication gradually realize the "bucket balance" of public services; the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area focuses on amplifying the long-board advantages of technological innovation and financial services to enhance the "bamboo pole height" of global competitiveness. Different focuses, but the same goal—identify the positioning, grasp the advantages, and accurately exert efforts, achieving balance as the foundation and "growth" as the key in resource allocation.
For example, in new development, security and innovation must be taken into account. To build a new development pattern, based on the domestic grand cycle, make up for the shortcomings such as the security of the production and supply chain and the release of domestic demand potential; facing the international grand cycle, forge long planks such as institutional opening-up and breakthroughs in core technologies. From solving the "bottleneck" problem through technological self-reliance and self-improvement to adhering to the close combination of investing in things and investing in people, high-quality development needs to work in the same direction in "guarding the bottom line" and "pursuing the high line."
Leveraging strengths and addressing weaknesses is a dynamic balance and can also be dynamically transformed. Past shortcomings, after breaking through bottlenecks, may be transformed into new strengths. For example, China's early industrial base was weak, but after continuous technological accumulation, it has built the world's most complete industrial system, and now it has formed leading advantages in new energy vehicles, photovoltaics, 5G, and other fields. The wisdom of development lies in grasping the rhythm and focus, handling the relationship between stability and progress, and between venturing and creating, establishing a mechanism for early warning of shortcomings and cultivation of strengths, so that the chassis is more stable and the leap is more powerful.
If we compare national development to the growth of a big tree, the bucket effect focuses on the breadth and depth of the root system to ensure sufficient nutrient absorption; the bamboo pole effect focuses on the height and straightness of the main trunk to strive for more sunshine and rain. Only with deep roots can the leaves be lush; only with a straight trunk can it reach the sky.
Everyone may as well strive to be a "bucket repairer" and also bravely be a "bamboo planter." "Repairing the bucket" is to stand more firmly; "planting bamboo" is to go to the future.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 邵玉姿
Under the azure sky, cars travel along the clean streets.
At 10:30 a.m. on January 15, the conference room of the Comprehensive Service Center in the starting area of Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) in Hebei (河北) was packed. This was the second work week of the new year, and Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) held its first "Bi-weekly Coordination Meeting" of the new year to serve units relocating non-capital functions from Beijing (北京), attracting staff from nearly 30 relocating enterprises to participate.
At the last coordination meeting of 2025, education topics received the most attention. For this year's first meeting, the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) Comprehensive Service Center specially invited comrades from the Education Bureau to attend.
"This year's spring transfer policies and autumn admission notices for the two types of personnel in the newly built area have been released on the 'Xiong'an Education Release' WeChat official account. If you have any questions, please ask them directly." After interpreting the relevant policies, Zang Xuan (臧璇), a staff member from the Basic Education Department of the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) Education Bureau, invited everyone to interact and communicate.
The atmosphere in the venue immediately became lively, and the participants enthusiastically asked questions.
"The headquarters of our company is still under construction, but some of our employees have already come to the new area to work. Can our children enroll in school in a timely manner?" He Wentao (何文韬), the head of the Comprehensive Office of Xiong'an Huabin Investment Co., Ltd. (雄安华滨投资有限公司), asked, picking up the microphone.
"To enroll in the 'Three Schools' (三校) aided by Beijing (北京), you need to meet one of the three conditions: paying social security in the new area for more than 6 months, paying individual income tax for more than 6 months, and meeting other circumstances recognized by the Leading Group Office for Undertaking Relocation and Guarantee Work in Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区承接疏解保障工作领导小组办公室). If you already have a house, you can also enroll in other schools in the area where the house is located, except for the 'Three Schools,' based on proximity." Zang Xuan (臧璇) said, and added, "This year, new schools will also be put into use in the new area."
Before the words finished, heated discussions started again.
"What are the requirements for enrollment in the new schools?" "Will the high school department of Beijing No. 4 High School Xiong'an Campus (北京四中雄安校区) start enrollment as scheduled this year?" "With the winter vacation approaching, will the childcare services continue as usual?"...
One question after another was raised, and one answer after another was given.
"We have recorded all the questions raised by everyone. For those that cannot be resolved on the spot, we will form a task list after the meeting and follow up on them one by one," said Han Deqiang (韩德强), director of the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) Comprehensive Service Center, as the meeting drew to a close.
"We believe in 'Xiong'an Speed' (雄安速度) and look forward to the resolution of the problems," said Li Moying (李沫颖), head of the Comprehensive Management Department of China Datang Group Science and Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. (中国大唐集团科技创新有限公司). Last year, she raised the request that "employees of companies in the new area generally get home late, can the delivery time of express delivery be extended?" "Unexpectedly, this problem was solved on the same day of the meeting, and the deadline for express delivery in the new area was extended from 8 pm to 9 pm." Li Moying (李沫颖) gave a thumbs up.
"Holding the 'Bi-weekly Coordination Meeting' is to put the things that everyone cares about on the table for resolution," Han Deqiang (韩德强) introduced. Up to now, 41 "Bi-weekly Coordination Meetings" have been held, including 21 special sessions, serving more than 580 relocating units, and receiving a total of more than 500 consultations, requests, and suggestions from relocating units, covering transportation, engineering project construction, children's enrollment, and other fields. The satisfaction rate of responding to requests has remained at 100%.
The meeting ended, and the crowd slowly dispersed. Everyone was carrying a cloth bag, which contained a special booklet made by the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) Comprehensive Service Center, which collected information on all relocation policy services and living support services in the new area.
"The booklet is attached with a QR code. As long as you scan it, you can place an order to apply for 254 relocation services in 6 categories," said Han Deqiang (韩德强). "The '15th Five-Year Plan' proposal puts forward the need to promote the construction of Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) into a modern city with high standards and high quality. We will make full use of the 'Bi-weekly Coordination Meeting,' a service mechanism for relocation, and build a 'bridge of hearts' (连心桥) by adopting various innovative methods such as 'various special sessions' and 'look back,' so as to promote project planning and construction with high-efficiency services, and promote the upgrading of relocation work with better quality services."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15 (Reporters Dong Xue (董雪) and Lu Junyu (陆君钰)) Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (卡尼) at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京) on the afternoon of January 15, who was in China for an official visit.
Li Qiang (李强) stated that with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Canada relations have achieved a turnaround, which is generally welcomed by all sectors of both countries. Maintaining healthy and stable development of China-Canada relations is in the common interest of both countries. President Xi Jinping (习近平) will meet with the Prime Minister to further point the direction for promoting the stable and positive development of bilateral relations. Standing at a new starting point, China is willing to adhere to the strategic partnership positioning with Canada, strengthen dialogue and communication, enhance political mutual trust, respect each other's core interests, **求同存异** (qiú tóng cún yì - "seek common ground while reserving differences," to seek common ground on major issues while reserving differences on minor ones) and **聚同化异** (jù tóng huà yì - "gather commonalities and dissolve differences," to expand common ground and resolve differences), continuously expand pragmatic cooperation, and add more impetus to the development of both countries.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China and Canada have strong economic complementarity, and cooperation between the two countries has strong endogenous动力 and broad space. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Canada, continue to restore and promote exchanges in various fields and at all levels, make good use of the dialogue mechanisms between the two governments in economy and trade, science and technology, and agriculture, promote the stable growth of bilateral trade, improve the level of trade facilitation, deepen cooperation in clean energy, digital technology, modern agriculture, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, finance and other fields, and cultivate more new economic growth points. China welcomes more Canadian companies to invest in China and hopes that Canada will provide a fair and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies investing in Canada. Both sides should continue to actively support exchanges and cooperation in education, culture, tourism, sports, youth, local and other fields, facilitate personnel exchanges, and inherit and deepen the friendly feelings between the two peoples. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Canada within the frameworks of the United Nations (联合国), the World Trade Organization (世贸组织), the G20 (二十国集团), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (亚太经合组织), and jointly safeguard multilateralism and free trade, promote the improvement of global governance, and promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.
Trudeau (卡尼) said that Canada-China relations have a long history, and Canada was one of the first Western countries to recognize the new China (新中国). Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Canadian government has always firmly adhered to the one-China policy. Canada is willing to strengthen dialogue in various fields with China on the basis of mutual respect, give play to complementary advantages, and promote cooperation in economy and trade, energy, green economy, agriculture, culture and other fields. We welcome Chinese companies to invest and do business in Canada, and Canadian companies are full of confidence in deepening cooperation with China. The current international situation is undergoing profound changes, and Canada is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China, jointly support the United Nations (联合国) in playing a central role in international affairs, safeguard the multilateral trading system, defend multilateralism, and promote world peace, stability and prosperity. Canada appreciates China's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (《全面与进步跨太平洋伙伴关系协定》).
After the talks, the two prime ministers jointly witnessed the signing of a number of cooperation documents in economy and trade, customs, energy, construction, culture, public safety and other fields.
Before the talks, Li Qiang (李强) held a welcome ceremony for Trudeau (卡尼) in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂北大厅).
Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) participated in the above activities.
Return to TopRecently, at Xiaoyaojin Park (逍遥津公园) in Hefei (合肥), Anhui Province (安徽省), students from Hongqiao Primary School (虹桥小学) in Luyang District (庐阳区) played at the Lantern Festival. The school organized students to come to the Xiaoyaojin Park (逍遥津公园) Lantern Festival site to watch folk performances and experience traditional handicraft production, experiencing the charm of traditional culture at close range.
Zhao Ming (赵明) photographed (People's Vision (人民视觉)).
Return to TopAccording to a report from the People's Daily Beijing (北京) on January 15th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)), the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部) announced that in 2025, 45,000 households will need to rebuild their homes due to disaster damage, and 102,000 households will need repairs. Considering construction periods and other factors, the completion rates for both reconstruction and repair currently exceed 60%. All 38,000 disaster-affected people requiring transitional resettlement have been properly accommodated.
It is reported that last year, the national disaster relief response was initiated 24 times, the most in nearly 10 years. A total of 3.63 million people were urgently relocated and provided with living assistance, and 11.3 billion yuan in central disaster relief funds and 560,000 pieces of central disaster relief materials were allocated.
The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部) stated that in order to accurately and efficiently carry out the entire process of disaster relief and assistance for affected people, 4.44 billion yuan in central winter and spring relief funds have been allocated in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance (财政部), guiding various regions to arrange and allocate more than 600,000 pieces of winter heating materials. Recently, working groups will also be dispatched to disaster areas to guide the distribution of winter and spring relief funds and materials, ensuring that all are distributed to the affected people before the Spring Festival.
Return to TopBy: 邹 翔
The key to being effective is to focus precisely, grasp the "bull nose" of the system, break down barriers, clear obstacles, and unify rules.
Enterprises have the most direct and sensitive perception of the market. Only when the government is effective and the market is efficient can enterprises gain more profits and have vitality.
Breakfast meetings have become an important form of communication between government and enterprises in some places. Why are they so popular? We might find the answer in how to organize a good breakfast meeting.
Prepare adequately before the meeting. The Meihekou (梅河口) Municipal Government-Enterprise Breakfast Meeting in Jilin (吉林) conducts "online + offline" dual-track research in the early stage to summarize and classify the problems reported by enterprises, forming a "one meeting, one theme" model, which is convenient for relevant enterprises to participate in the meeting in a concentrated, precise, and efficient manner to solve demands.
Have in-depth exchanges at the meeting. The breakfast meeting is not just a rehash or repetition of the problems collected in the early stage, but rather a gathering of different entities to exchange opinions, spark ideas, and jointly explore better solutions. At a breakfast meeting organized by the Harbin (哈尔滨) Municipal Market Supervision Bureau in Heilongjiang (黑龙江), the head of a fast-food company and seven other catering companies raised issues such as food procurement and catering standards. All parties spoke freely and discussed the way to solve the problem by establishing an industry association.
There is feedback after the meeting. In Lizhou District (利州区), Guangyuan (广元), Sichuan (四川), the "Saturday Tea Chat" is equipped with a mechanism of "scanning the code to raise demands - listing and handing over - the Discipline Inspection Commission following up on the effectiveness," and more than 300 enterprise problems have been solved in 64 activities, with a satisfaction rate of 98%. Problems that can be solved at the meeting are solved on the spot, and those that cannot be solved immediately have someone to record the demands and follow up on the supervision. This closed-loop mechanism can effectively mobilize the enthusiasm of enterprises to participate.
From breakfast meetings to symposiums, and then to forums, government-enterprise communication not only focuses on "one thing" but also promotes the solution of "one type of thing." A young entrepreneur pointed out that the younger generation of private entrepreneurs faces many challenges when taking over enterprises, "expecting to open training classes." The first training class of the "New Era Private Entrepreneurs Cultivation and Empowerment Program" opened in May 2024. A dairy company hopes to clarify the regulatory requirements for liquid infant formula products, and the newly revised Food Safety Law includes "infant formula liquid milk" in the registration management. From solving "one thing" to doing a good job in "one type of thing," and then to helping to establish systems, improve the legal system, and deepen government-enterprise interaction and communication, what is stimulated is the great energy to promote development.
Adhering to the combination of an effective market and an effective government is one of the important principles that must be followed in economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. How should an effective government act? The innovation of the breakfast meeting mechanism provides inspiration.
Build a platform with effectiveness. The author learned in the survey that a place regularly organizes automotive industry vehicle-component matchmaking meetings. Vehicle companies and component companies mostly belong to in-depth cooperation and will not easily change suppliers. However, once a component problem occurs, it is difficult to quickly find alternative manufacturers. The government builds a platform to promote resource docking, reducing the worries of enterprises, and further optimizing resource allocation.
To better play the role of the "visible hand," it is necessary to actively fill the gaps where the "invisible hand" cannot reach. Only when the "two hands" cooperate can resource allocation be more efficient.
Break down barriers with effectiveness. In December 2025, 18.76 million kilowatt-hours of green electricity from Qinghai (青海) was delivered to the Northeast region for the first time through market-based transactions. During last year's peak summer season, more than 2 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity were transmitted from Yunnan (云南) and other places to Shanghai (上海) and other areas with electricity shortages... The efficient cross-regional flow of electricity resources benefits from the establishment of a normalized electricity trading mechanism across power grid operating areas.
The key to being effective is to focus precisely, grasp the "bull nose" of the system, 破壁清障 (pò bì qīng zhàng - "break walls clear obstacles," to overcome barriers and difficulties), and unify rules, so as to continuously consolidate the foundation of a unified national market.
The premise of active action is to accurately grasp the positioning. Not long ago, Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), announced the first batch of "new force" enterprise lists, covering high-end equipment, the digital economy, intelligent hardware, and other key areas. From the "Six Little Dragons" to 47 "new force" enterprises, the flowers of innovation and creation are blooming in Hangzhou, which is inseparable from the grasp of "shaping new development advantages with technological innovation" and the fertile soil created by a service-oriented government that does not overstep or fail to fulfill its duties. Whether it is running government-enterprise breakfast meetings or building a friendly innovation ecosystem, it is necessary to start from its own positioning and advantages, focus on improving the level of public services, and accelerate the transformation of government functions from management-oriented to service-oriented.
Enterprises have the most direct and sensitive perception of the market. Only when the government is effective and the market is efficient can enterprises gain more profits and have vitality. Regularly listening to the views and suggestions of enterprises, understanding the concerns of entrepreneurs, grasping first-hand real situations, and promoting the improvement of policies and measures will inject solid strength into "stabilizing employment, stabilizing enterprises, stabilizing the market, and stabilizing expectations."
Return to TopBy: 黄尹旭
Normative documents such as laws and judicial interpretations are not immutable dogmas. Only through continuous revision, constant updates, and keeping pace with the times can their vitality be sustained. Conducting "physical examinations" on them and promptly identifying "discomforts," "loopholes," and "conflicts" within them is essential to fortifying the foundation of the rule of law.
In 2025, the General Office of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会办公厅) received a total of 2,309 normative documents, including laws and judicial interpretations, submitted for record review, and 6,705 review suggestions from citizens and organizations. Laws and judicial interpretations with issues of constitutionality, legality, and appropriateness were promptly amended, repealed, or otherwise addressed, demonstrating the irreplaceable role of the record review mechanism—this "legal physical examination"—in enhancing the quality of legislation, maintaining the uniformity of the rule of law, and highlighting the warmth of the rule of law.
The quality of legislation is by no means a simple matter of textual technique; rather, it is a concentrated reflection of national governance capacity and a prerequisite for the belief in the rule of law to take root in society. "Legal physical examinations" serve as a "filter" for legislative quality, preventing "multiple doors for the law" and "conflicting regulations" through precise correction, helping to ensure that every law can withstand scrutiny.
Setting household registration thresholds for the registration of motorized wheelchairs for the disabled violates the spirit of the Constitution and the provisions of the Law on the Protection of Persons with Disabilities; setting a total purchase price limit of 120,000 yuan for online car-hailing operations excludes the right of some groups to participate equally in the market; setting up market barriers restricts or hinders private economic organizations from entering the market equally and competing fairly in accordance with the law... For various reasons, some local laws and regulations may have problems such as conflicts with higher-level laws and unreasonable restrictions. Identifying such clauses through routine review safeguards the bottom line of legislative quality and enhances the scientific nature of legislation.
The purpose of building the rule of law lies in safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the people. "Legal physical examinations" highlight the warmth of the rule of law with a focus on people's livelihoods, making the rule of law a strong backing for safeguarding the rights and interests of the people and defending fairness and justice.
Mandatory insurance for public elevators adds an extra burden to relevant entities, and loopholes in regulations on property management in residential communities trigger disputes. The "legal physical examination" mechanism receives citizens' review suggestions and proactively conducts investigations and sorting, promoting the resolution of these issues affecting the interests of the people one by one, effectively leveraging the safeguarding role of the rule of law. With the people's calls being answered by the law, the people genuinely feel the fairness and justice of the rule of law, enhancing their sense of identity and gain in the construction of the rule of law, and highlighting the people-centered nature of the socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics.
The uniformity of the rule of law is an important guarantee for the modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity. "Legal physical examinations" are an inherent requirement of the uniformity of the rule of law, focusing both on correcting individual cases and on promoting the improvement of the system, condensing governance synergy with systematic thinking.
In response to the legality issues existing in the normative documents of some provincial courts, the Legislative Affairs Commission (法工委) of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) urged them to comprehensively clean up 191 documents and repeal 6 problematic documents. In response to the high incidence of legal issues in the field of property management in residential communities, the Legislative Affairs Commission (法工委) of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) actively responded to the demands of all parties and promoted the revision of the "Property Management Regulations" (《物业管理条例》). Through these two cases, it is not difficult to find that "legal physical examinations" help eliminate conflicts and poor connections between laws and regulations at different levels and in different fields, promote the formation of a legal system that is connected from top to bottom, coordinated from left to right, and systematically complete, and provide unified, authoritative, and efficient institutional support for national governance.
No law is perfect; it is established according to the times. No governance is constant; it changes with the world. From intra-Party regulations to normative documents such as judicial interpretations, from mandatory review to proactive review, the scientific nature and effectiveness of "legal physical examinations" are constantly improving, continuously injecting vitality into the construction of the rule of law. With the continuous improvement of the system and the continuous expansion of its scope, the record review system will surely play a greater role, powerfully promoting the socialist rule of law to a higher level.
Return to TopBy: 余 璇
【People】"Sugar Pill Grandpa"
【Event】Gu Fangzhou (顾方舟) is affectionately known as "Sugar Pill Grandpa" for successfully developing the first batch of live attenuated oral poliovirus vaccine and the oral poliovirus sugar cube vaccine. Recently, the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference approved the inclusion of the centenary of Gu Fangzhou's (顾方舟) birth in the UNESCO series of commemorative activities. China, France, Italy, and other countries will jointly hold commemorative activities for the centenary of Gu Fangzhou's (顾方舟) birth between 2026 and 2027.
【Commentary】
A "sugar pill" has been widely used, benefiting generations. Commemorating Gu Fangzhou (顾方舟) is not only a lofty tribute to the contributions of Chinese scientists but also highlights the global value of his scientific spirit.
Commemorating Gu Fangzhou (顾方舟) praises his dedication to serving the country, his courage to overcome difficulties, and his selfless dedication. The statement, "This is a mission given to me by the organization," turned the elimination of poliomyelitis into an unwavering pursuit. Faced with the debate between "killed vaccine" and "live vaccine" routes, he stepped outside of personal gain and loss considerations and resolutely chose a research route that was more in line with the national conditions at the time but more difficult. He even tested the drug on himself during the clinical stage. Gu Fangzhou (顾方舟) spent his entire life practicing the benevolence of a doctor and the original aspiration of serving the country through scientific research, inspiring admiration and respect.
Work is valued for its longevity, and a career is valued for its specialization. Gu Fangzhou (顾方舟) condensed his life's work into a "sugar pill." Like him, there are many people who "accomplish one thing in their lifetime": Liu Shouren (刘守仁), the "Merino Sheep Academician," took root in the border region to cultivate fine-wool sheep, ending China's history of relying on imports for superfine wool; Mao Erke (毛二可) spent his life exploring the unknown fields of radar technology and cultivated "three generations of radar people"; Fan Jinshi (樊锦诗), the "Daughter of Dunhuang," devoted her life to protecting, researching, and inheriting Dunhuang culture. Practice proves that only by persevering day after day and cultivating the spirit of 功成不必在我 (gōng chéng bù bì zài wǒ - "achieving success need not be on me," one need not be the one to claim credit for success) and 功成必定有我 (gōng chéng bì dìng yǒu wǒ - "achieving success will definitely have me," one will certainly contribute to success), can we create achievements that can withstand the test of history and the people.
In some countries, many innovative achievements have become "luxuries" that ordinary people cannot afford due to technological monopolies and high prices. However, China's innovation often has a strong benefit to the people. In order to allow more children to eat and be willing to eat, Gu Fangzhou (顾方舟) made the liquid vaccine into a "sugar pill," and in 2000, China officially became a polio-free country. Wang Zhenyi (王振义) could have obtained immeasurable benefits by relying on all-trans retinoic acid, but he gave up applying for a patent so that more families could afford this "life-saving drug." DeepSeek reduces the barrier to entry in the industry through an open-source model, promotes technology popularization, and governments and enterprises have successively accessed it, with applications blooming everywhere. Serving the people and benefiting the people is deeply integrated into the development of China's scientific and technological undertakings, making technology truly a powerful tool that "the country relies on to become strong, enterprises rely on to win, and people's lives rely on to be good."
When the world's openness index continues to decline, we unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world; when some countries waver on climate issues, we actively deepen international green cooperation; when individual countries politicize and instrumentalize artificial intelligence governance issues, we sing the main theme of global solidarity in the intelligent era. One "China plan" and "China action" not only reflect the responsibility of a major country to benefit the world but also make the path to building a community with a shared future for mankind clear and perceptible, attracting more like-minded people to develop together.
"Children, grow up quickly and serve the motherland." Today, the "sugar pill" has withdrawn from the historical stage, but the spiritual seed left by "Sugar Pill Grandpa" has never been extinguished—it shines brightly in the laboratories of scientific research and shines even more in the magnificent journey of promoting Chinese-style modernization. The strivers of the new era should, like Gu Fangzhou (顾方舟), anchor themselves to the "major affairs of the country" and keep in mind the "concerns of the people," deeply root themselves in this land under their feet, and constantly create achievements that live up to the times and the people.
Return to TopRequire platforms to save live broadcast replays, live broadcast interactions, and other information for no less than 3 years; incorporate AI-generated content into supervision... Not long ago, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) and the Cyberspace Administration of China (国家网信办) jointly issued the "Supervision and Management Measures for Live Streaming E-commerce," promoting the formation of a live streaming e-commerce governance system with clear rights and responsibilities. This is conducive to better protecting the legitimate rights and interests of consumers and operators, and promoting the healthy development of live streaming e-commerce.
This is precisely:
A small screen connects the world,
Establishing rules can protect new sprouts.
Collaborative governance clarifies boundaries,
Vigorous vitality benefits every family.
Chang Jinwen (常晋文)
Return to TopBy: 徐雷鹏
In life, tourists sometimes encounter this phenomenon: they arrive at a museum full of anticipation, only to be turned away because they did not make a reservation, ultimately leaving with regret. In the digital age, reservation systems were originally intended as a convenient measure to improve efficiency and optimize experience, but some new problems have emerged in practice.
As an important tool for optimizing supply and demand matching, the positive effects of reservation systems are obvious. From expert appointments at hospitals to tickets for popular scenic spots, from cultural and museum visits to government services... online reservations reduce information asymmetry and effectively alleviate the problem of long queues, which not only improves the utilization efficiency of public resources but also enhances the public's experience.
However, it should also be noted that some places have shown a tendency to apply a "**一刀切**" (yī dāo qiē - "one knife cut," a one-size-fits-all approach) approach in the process of implementing reservation systems. For example, some venues with low traffic volumes follow the trend of implementing reservation systems, and tourists simply scan codes at the entrance as a "symbolic" gesture; some places implement online reservations across the board without distinction, causing elderly people who are not familiar with smartphone operations to "**望码却步**" (wàng mǎ què bù - "look at code step back," to be daunted by QR codes), and do not provide remedial measures for some people with urgent needs; and some rule designs are not very reasonable, with time-slot reservations but no time-slot entry... oversights in details cause various inconveniences in reality.
The pursuit of convenient management is understandable, but the reservation system should not deviate from its original intention of serving people, let alone slide into the wrong path of "**懒政**" (lǎn zhèng - "lazy governance," dereliction of duty). Some reservation scenarios, to some extent, ignore the diverse and differentiated needs of the public. For example, some venues implement rigid rules of "fully booked is stopped," completely canceling on-site channels, which is actually failing to provide flexible services and leaving problems and troubles to the public.
Reservation systems should always be a bridge of convenience for the people. If new inconveniences are brought about during implementation, the reasons should be explored, the advantages and disadvantages should be examined, and the process design should be re-optimized and supporting services should be improved. The key to making the reservation system play a positive role lies in adapting to local conditions and being **实事求是** (shí shì qiú shì - "seek truth from facts," be practical and realistic), so that it returns to its original intention of optimizing services and facilitating the public. Different venues have different functions and different carrying capacities. Only by flexibly implementing policies according to the actual situation can we achieve a win-win situation of improving efficiency and optimizing experience. In 2024, Beijing (北京), except for tourist attractions and open units such as the Forbidden City (故宫) and the National Museum of China (国博), the city's tourist attractions will comprehensively cancel reservation requirements, better responding to the expectations of citizens and tourists.
For places that do need to make reservations, it may be a good idea to implement a "online reservation + offline channel" dual-track approach. Government service halls, public hospitals, public cultural venues, etc., it is necessary to reserve a certain number of on-site slots or set up "green channels" for the elderly, the disabled, and special groups with urgent needs. Scenic spots and museums can also dynamically open some on-site quotas based on real-time traffic data, which not only ensures the quality of the visit but also lives up to people's cultural enthusiasm for "**说走就走**" (shuō zǒu jiù zǒu - "say go then go," to take off on a whim). Providing more inclusive, flexible, and guaranteed services can ensure that more people enjoy the dividends of the digital age.
The reservation system is only the starting point of service, not the end point, and should be continuously innovated and optimized in combination with actual conditions, so as to extend the tentacles of refined governance with personalized adjustments. For example, can we learn from the waiting list mechanism to give people who have not made an appointment the opportunity to be sequentially filled in? For those who repeatedly fail to show up for appointments, can we establish a moderate credit constraint mechanism? All of these should be explored to find more flexible solutions.
No matter how surging the digital wave is, the core of refined social governance is always people. Adhering to a people-oriented approach and making services revolve around the needs of the people is what public services in the digital age should look like. It is hoped that during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, all public services, including the reservation system, can provide the public with a better experience.
Return to TopUsing "Wisdom" to Solve Difficult Problems
Jin Zhiping (金之平)
Can people with hearing impairments also make calls to the public service hotline? Recently, the Tianjin (天津) 12345 hotline launched a sign language video service, allowing people with hearing impairments to communicate "face-to-face" with sign language operators through a mobile app. In addition, virtual operators convert the dialogue into text in real time, adding "insurance" to the accuracy of intelligent services.
Behind "wisdom" lies universal benefit. The higher the "intelligence" content of public services, the stronger the universality tends to be. By making good use of new technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence to solve some pain points that were difficult to eliminate in the past, the quality and efficiency of services will be greatly improved. For example, elderly people who go out alone have certain safety risks, and their children are inevitably worried. In Rongcai Li Community (容彩里社区) in Hebei District (河北区), intelligent badges distributed free of charge by nursing homes and communities can be located in real time and provide one-key alarm functions. Some elderly people exclaimed, "I am not afraid wherever I go, this is my 'little bodyguard'." Combining new technologies with differentiated needs and making good use of "wisdom" to solve difficult problems will help more people enjoy the dividends of development.
Times are changing, demands are changing, and public services must keep up. Expanding the landscape and empowering is a continuous process, which requires "intelligent" changes to promote qualitative changes. Daduhui Community (大都会社区) in Heping District (和平区), Tianjin (天津), has a dense population and diverse needs. The community has linked up with operators to achieve governance upgrades. The AI grid member system grasps public opinion in the community as soon as possible; the smart community platform builds a "one-screen unified management" governance center, with "people, houses, cars, and enterprises" data at a glance; the smart living circle further extends the tentacles of service... Continuous "intelligent" changes not only facilitate residents and improve governance effectiveness, but also make the city more livable and smarter.
The core of the city is people. By making good use of technology and daring to innovate, more difficult problems will be seen and properly resolved.
(Excerpted from Tianjin Daily (天津日报), originally titled "Behind 'Wisdom' is Universal Benefit")
Getting Close to Service Warms People's Hearts
Kong Deqi (孔德淇)
Recently, Xi'an (西安) in Shaanxi (陕西), Nanchang (南昌) in Jiangxi (江西), Changsha (长沙) in Hunan (湖南) and other places have moved "government service halls" into shopping malls, expanding the space for traditional government services and making "weekend services and nearby services" a reality. Moving the "government service hall" into the mall helps to achieve precise docking of service space and people's needs, turning government services from "waiting for people to come" to "actively approaching."
Site expansion is only a means, and service upgrades are fundamental. No matter how the office location changes, the original intention of government services to solve the urgent needs and anxieties of the masses remains unchanged. "Government service halls" entering shopping malls must also promote "software" upgrades simultaneously, continuously optimize handling procedures, streamline certification materials, and shorten processing times. At the same time, it is necessary to build a solid security defense line, improve the service awareness and capabilities of staff, and improve the information protection mechanism, so that convenient spaces are truly matched with high-quality services.
"Government service halls" entering shopping malls are valuable in extending the service radius and increasing the service temperature. It may be advisable to combine with reality, scientifically plan the layout of government service outlets, and further extend them to communities, parks, townships; establish a long-term evaluation mechanism, and promptly discover problems and optimize services through public satisfaction surveys, handling efficiency monitoring, and other methods. On this basis, it can also fully cooperate with shopping malls to promote self-service, online consultation, video processing and other services, promote the organic integration of government services and people's livelihood services, commercial services, and achieve a win-win situation of "handling business, enjoying services, and promoting consumption."
Shortening the spatial distance by one inch brings the distance to people's hearts closer by one inch. We look forward to more places adhering to user thinking, promoting all-round upgrades in government service processes, quality, and safety, and allowing the masses to feel warmth in one convenient service after another.
(Excerpted from Dazhong Daily (大众日报), originally titled "Government Services Enter Shopping Malls, Closing the Distance and Warming People's Hearts")
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李俊杰
In the early morning, the horse-head walls of the villages in southern Anhui Province emerged from the morning mist. The ridges of these walls seemed to have been shaped by a pair of skillful hands, some proudly raising their heads like galloping horses with flowing manes, while others lowered their eyes demurely, crowding in layers at the end of the alleys, attracting tourists to stop and take pictures.
To tourists, the horse-head walls are poetic scenes in their lenses, but to the Ji Jie team at the State Key Laboratory of Fire Safety of the University of Science and Technology of China, they represent the fire prevention wisdom hidden by the ancients in the bricks and tiles.
Ji Jie is the deputy director of the State Key Laboratory of Fire Safety of the University of Science and Technology of China. Since undertaking the National Key R&D Program project "Research on Key Technologies for Fire Spread Mechanism, Assessment, and Early Warning of Heritage Buildings," Ji Jie's team has surveyed nearly a hundred cultural heritage sites. In addition to conducting scientific research, they have systematically compiled the fire prevention wisdom of ancient Chinese people and turned this content into popular science books. Through popular science activities in schools, they aim to stimulate more young people's interest in outstanding traditional culture and fire protection technology.
"Ancient buildings are like a thick book, and what we need to do is to understand the fire prevention wisdom of the ancients."
At the first light of dawn, the villages in southern Anhui are quiet. Ji Jie has already led his team to the front of a courtyard gate. "These two wooden doors are covered with polished square bricks, with holes in the middle, fixed with iron nails to prevent the flames from directly scorching the wood in case of a fire. To some extent, this type of 'fire door' performs no less than modern fire doors," Ji Jie said.
Such field surveys are part of the daily work of Ji Jie's team. They have found that the fire prevention wisdom of the ancients is in the bricks and tiles of the villages in southern Anhui: narrow fire prevention lanes separate the buildings into independent "fireproof zones," which can also serve as evacuation routes in emergencies; water tanks in the courtyards are always filled with water, serving as emergency water sources for fire fighting; a layer of fine sand is added under the wooden floorboards of the attics, covered with square bricks, so that once a fire breaks out, the flames burn through the wooden boards, and the falling sand and bricks can extinguish the fire...
Among them, the most representative is the horse-head wall. Ji Jie raised his hand, gesturing to the height difference between the wall ridge and the roof, saying, "This five-tiered horse-head wall is 1 to 2 meters higher than the roofs of the houses on both sides, which can effectively block the horizontal spread of flames from wooden roofs."
The folk houses in southern Anhui were first built in the Northern Song Dynasty. The team's research found that during the Southern Song Dynasty, China already had dedicated fire fighting teams such as the Fangyu Junbing and Qianhuo Junbing, giving rise to a complete "ancient fire emergency response process": the watchtower soldiers, after observing a fire, used signal flags during the day and lanterns at night to send alarms to the officers and soldiers, indicating the location of the fire; at the same time, cavalrymen rushed to deliver messages to officials such as the Xiangzhu, so that they could lead troops to carry out coordinated rescue. "This 'alarm-dispatch-disposal' process is highly similar to the modern process of handling fires. The ancients used relatively primitive tools to achieve efficient coordination," Ji Jie introduced.
Over the years, Ji Jie's team has traveled to more than 10 provinces, including Anhui, Yunnan, Tibet, and Shaanxi. From the Hui-style residences in southern Anhui to the Potala Palace (布达拉宫) in Tibet, from the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) in Dunhuang (敦煌), Gansu (甘肃) to the Forbidden City (故宫) in Beijing (北京), the team has surveyed a large number of cultural heritage sites. "Each place is a 'living fossil' of the fire prevention wisdom of the ancients. Ancient buildings are like a thick book, and what we need to do is to understand the fire prevention wisdom of the ancients," Ji Jie said.
"Let young people not only understand history and enhance cultural confidence, but also master fire prevention skills."
"Are the roof ridge beasts and caissons of the Forbidden City related to fire prevention?" "Did the ancients have people specifically responsible for demolishing houses on the side when fighting fires?" In the lecture hall of Shannan No. 1 Middle School of Huainan Experimental Middle School (淮南实验中学山南第一中学) in Anhui Province, Ji Jie vividly described the fire prevention wisdom of the ancients. The students below listened attentively. "I didn't know that Su Dongpo (苏东坡) could not only write poetry but also understood fire prevention!" After listening to the lecture, Jiang Lingxi (蒋灵犀), a seventh-grade student, said excitedly, "When I go to the Forbidden City in the future, I will tell my parents about the fire prevention secrets of the Jinshui River."
This is one of the stops for Ji Jie's team's popular science activities in schools. The lecture content is mostly derived from the popular science book compiled by the team, "The Adventures of Fireball: Exploring the Mysteries of Fire and the Fire Prevention Wisdom of Ancient Chinese People."
"The fire prevention wisdom hidden behind ancient buildings is still playing a role today. When tourists visit, they often only appreciate the beauty of the ancient buildings but ignore the information behind them." Several years ago, Ji Jie's team, after mastering a large amount of data, came up with the idea of compiling a popular science book, "Through storytelling, let young people not only understand history and enhance cultural confidence, but also master fire prevention skills and strengthen scientific understanding."
In order to compile this book well, Ji Jie's team spent more than half a year discussing the framework, deciding to unfold from two clues: "time and space" and "characters": the "time and space line" focuses on the fire prevention wisdom of different dynasties, including the night watchmen of Chang'an (长安) in the Tang Dynasty, the watchtowers of Bianjing (汴京) in the Song Dynasty, and the fire brigades of the Qing Dynasty; the "character line" leads readers to explore the fire prevention wisdom of ancient Chinese people through the design of the cartoon image "Fireball" and its four adventure journeys.
In order to increase readability, the team planned to use a large number of comics to present knowledge points, but how could they find a cartoonist who understood fire science? Ji Jie pointed to a comic in the book depicting a house on fire and said, "Take this picture as an example. If you give it to an ordinary cartoonist, the flames would probably be drawn coming out of the gaps on both sides of the window, but the windows of ancient houses were mostly made of wood and paper, and the fire would first burn through the window paper and burst out."
Because they couldn't find a suitable candidate, the progress of the book was once put on hold. Later, the team accidentally learned that Tu Ran (涂然), a doctoral student in fire science at the laboratory at the time, liked to draw comics. His understanding of fire science and his solid painting skills could not only ensure the scientific accuracy of the drawings but also make scientific concepts such as deflagration, backdraft, and the fire triangle come to life on paper. "Teacher Ji Jie especially values turning boring scientific knowledge into interesting and intuitive presentations. Under the team's repeated polishing, the story, comics, characters, and knowledge points have become more and more interesting, and finally achieved the unity of scientific accuracy and fun," Tu Ran said.
In January 2024, the book was officially published and soon became a best-selling popular science book for young people. Since then, Ji Jie's team has also actively carried out public welfare popular science lectures, book donations, reading sharing sessions, and experimental performances, donating more than 6,000 sets of books to universities, middle and primary schools, communities, and grassroots fire protection and cultural heritage units.
"Use modern technology to build a safety barrier for ancient building 'living fossils'."
"Di--" An alarm prompt popped up in the fire monitoring room of Hongcun (宏村) in Yixian County (黟县), Anhui Province, indicating that the risk in the "Qimu Ju" area exceeded the safety threshold. The duty personnel immediately went to the scene to confirm and found that the passenger flow near "Qimu Ju" had surged, and a merchant was stacking goods in the evacuation passage. The staff immediately assisted the merchant in moving the goods and strengthened patrols, promptly eliminating the safety hazards.
Most of China's heritage buildings are wooden structures, with a high risk of fire. This "early detection, early disposal" scenario is due to the heritage building fire risk dynamic assessment system developed by Ji Jie's team, which is also a research result of the team's National Key R&D Program project. After undertaking the project in 2020, Ji Jie's team simultaneously focused on basic research and technology development, using technology to protect the safety of cultural relics.
The team first focused on the key question of "how do wooden heritage buildings catch fire," simulating the ignition, combustion, and fire spread process of wood in different environments such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed in the laboratory. Through the self-developed wooden structure combustion and fire spread experimental platform, the team established ignition and combustion models of wood under the influence of multiple factors, as well as mathematical models of combustion mutation and accelerated fire spread of wooden components. Subsequently, the team also conducted a full-scale fire experiment on a two-story wooden residential building in southern Anhui in Huangshan (黄山), Anhui, to verify the above theoretical models.
Based on these studies, Ji Jie's team developed a fire risk dynamic assessment system suitable for heritage buildings. Through real-time monitoring and calculation, the system can quickly analyze the fire risk of heritage buildings, immediately issue an alarm when the threshold is exceeded, and propose targeted rectification suggestions.
"There are interference sources around heritage buildings, such as water vapor, dust, and smoke, which are prone to false alarms. Ordinary early fire detectors have a high false alarm rate. How to improve the applicability and anti-interference ability of detectors is crucial," said Ding Long (丁龙), a team member and associate professor at the State Key Laboratory of Fire Safety of the University of Science and Technology of China. To address this issue, the team developed an anti-interference dual photoelectric and image-based fire detection system suitable for heritage buildings, using data fusion algorithms for multiple types of detectors, including smoke, temperature, and video image sensors, which can quickly and accurately identify fire conditions in the early stages of a fire.
Currently, the technology and equipment developed by the team have been deployed in 7 World Cultural Heritage sites and national key cultural relics protection units, including the Forbidden City (北京故宫) in Beijing (北京), the Potala Palace (西藏布达拉宫) in Tibet, and Hongcun (安徽宏村) in Anhui. At the same time, the technology and equipment also serve the compilation of the National Cultural Heritage Administration's "Guidelines for Fire Drills in Cultural Relics and Museums."
"Cultural heritage buildings are non-renewable cultural heritage. Our goal is to use modern technology to build a safety barrier for ancient building 'living fossils,' so that they can carry the wisdom of the ancients and move better into the future," Ji Jie said.
Extended Reading
What are the uses of horse-head walls?
Hui-style architecture is known for its white walls and black tiles, and the horse-head wall, which combines aesthetics and scientific design, is a representative of it.
The history of horse-head walls can be traced back to the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty. At that time, Huizhou (徽州) people lived together in clans, with dense houses and connected buildings. Since the buildings were mostly wooden structures, fires could easily spread quickly. To reduce fire hazards, people gradually formed a special architectural structure in long-term fire prevention practices: the gable wall was raised between two buildings, and the top of the wall was significantly higher than the roof, which could effectively block the spread of fire between adjacent households, playing the role of a fire wall, and also had the effect of wind protection.
When building, craftsmen usually build the top of the wall into a stepped shape that changes with the roof, with ups and downs and layers of overlapping. The end of each layer is often decorated with a slightly upturned decoration, which looks like a group of standing horses with their heads raised from a distance. It is not only beautiful in shape but also has become a feature of Hui-style architecture with its excellent fire prevention function, showing the wisdom, aesthetics, and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese people.
(Compiled by Li Junjie (李俊杰), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦瀚洋
Carrying improved portable science experiment equipment, packing personal clothing and supplies... On a clear morning in September 2025, Xin Yuanhua (忻元华), a nearly eighty-year-old retired teacher from Ningbo (宁波), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, was busy preparing for his departure. Beside him, Xin Yuanhua's (忻元华) wife, Teng Chong (滕崇), was carefully organizing her lesson plans. The couple was heading to the Liangshan (凉山) area of Sichuan (四川) Province to teach science and mental health classes to children in the mountainous regions. The thought of seeing the children's bright smiles again filled the elderly couple with anticipation.
From Xin Yuanhua's (忻元华) first volunteer teaching assignment in 2015, to the couple traveling together in 2019, to the present day, this couple has visited more than 50 schools in Hunan (湖南), Sichuan (四川), and other places. One popularizes scientific knowledge, and the other provides mental health counseling. They are affectionately known as "Magic Grandpa" and "Understanding Grandma" by the children.
"Magic Class" Opens in the Mountains
"This is amazing!" "Grandpa, I want to see it again!"... In Xin Yuanhua's (忻元华) experimental classroom, one can always hear the children exclaiming in surprise.
Xin Yuanhua's (忻元华) connection with the children in the mountainous areas began more than 10 years ago. Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) is a retired teacher from Ningbo University of Technology (浙江宁波工程学院). In the summer of 2015, the 69-year-old saw the recruitment message for volunteer teachers in mountainous areas and signed up without hesitation. Although he was older, he was one of the few science volunteers and was admitted exceptionally.
His first volunteer teaching experience in the mountainous area was in Shangrao (上饶) City, Jiangxi (江西) Province. For half a month, the children were immersed in science experiments. Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) saw that the children were very eager for scientific knowledge but lacked good teaching resources, which worried him. After returning to Ningbo (宁波) at the end of the volunteer teaching assignment, Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) plunged into his study to develop new science experiment tools.
Old air conditioner remote controls, cola bottles, ballpoint pen refills... In Xin Yuanhua's (忻元华) hands, various everyday materials are "transformed" into science experiment devices. Each time he goes to volunteer teach, Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) packs two large boxes of experimental devices, carrying these "treasures" across mountains and seas.
In the experimental classroom of Xide Middle School (喜德中学) in Xide (喜德) County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture (凉山彝族自治州), Sichuan (四川) Province, Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) performed more than 10 interesting small experiments in a row, including a simple electric motor, a laser gun shooting balloons, and magnetic levitation making apples float... These "signature performances" attracted the children's attention.
More and more children, inspired by him, developed a curiosity about scientific knowledge. The children's expectations drive Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) to keep moving forward: "I have been trying to find ways to improve the experimental effect. The air pump for the 'water rocket' experiment has been improved from a foot-operated type to an electric drive. I also made a highly sensitive solar motor so that students can see the motor running even on cloudy days."
Helping Mountain Children Grow Towards the Sun
Xin Yuanhua's (忻元华) persistence touched his wife, Teng Chong (滕崇). After retiring from her position as a psychological counselor at Zhejiang University Ningbo Institute of Technology (浙大宁波理工学院), she followed Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) to Xupu (溆浦) County, Hunan (湖南) Province. With "Magic Grandpa" in front and "Understanding Grandma" behind, the couple began their journey of volunteer teaching together.
On May 26, 2025, the lecture hall of Butuo Middle School (布拖中学) in Butuo (布拖) County, Liangshan Prefecture (凉山州) was packed, and a mental counseling lecture was held here.
On the stage, Teng Chong (滕崇) kept asking questions: "What difficulties have you encountered in your studies?" "What ideas do you have for the future?"... After hearing the students' voices, Teng Chong (滕崇) gave caring responses one by one. After class, a student wrote in his notebook: "This class made me re-recognize myself, and I want to be the best version of myself."
"The children are simple and pure, and we must let them love themselves and grow up healthily." This is Teng Chong's (滕崇) most simple wish.
In addition to collective lectures, Teng Chong (滕崇) also provides one-on-one psychological counseling for students. While volunteering at Meigu National Junior High School (美姑民族初级中学) in Liangshan Prefecture (凉山州), an Yi (彝族) girl plucked up the courage to confide in Teng Chong (滕崇) about her troubles, "Because of conflicts with classmates, she was under great psychological pressure and suffered from long-term insomnia." Teng Chong (滕崇) said with heartache.
Teng Chong (滕崇) told the girl that she could talk to her at any time. She patiently enlightened her time and time again and helped contact caring people to provide assistance. Seeing so many people caring about her, the girl finally regained her confidence, and her academic performance also improved a lot.
"Helping the children actually nourishes our hearts as well," said Teng Chong (滕崇). On the road to volunteer teaching, the two elderly people enjoy it. They have climbed more than 600 steps for class; when they are busy, they only eat eggs and instant noodles at night...
"Teacher Xin (忻), your class not only broadened our horizons but also encouraged us to walk out of the mountains." "Teacher Teng (滕), you taught me to use deep breathing to regulate my emotions, which is very helpful to me, thank you"... Hearing the children's heartfelt words, the couple felt very gratified.
Silver-Age Relay for Joint Volunteer Teaching
The volunteer teaching story of Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) and his wife is like a spark that starts a prairie fire, affecting more and more people.
In 2023, with the support of the Ningbo Municipal Committee Old Cadre Bureau (宁波市委老干部局) and the Ningbo Municipal Education Bureau (宁波市教育局), the "Xin Yuanhua Silver-Age Teacher Volunteer Teaching Team" was established. The members have an average age of 64 and include teachers of various subjects such as Chinese, foreign languages, mathematics, and physics.
"The team has grown, the disciplines are complete, and we can better help the children," said Xin Yuanhua (忻元华). In May 2024, the first batch of 13 retired teachers, including Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) and his wife, went to Liangshan Prefecture (凉山州) together to conduct teacher training and provide teaching guidance. This group of retired teachers attended and taught classes during the day and prepared lessons and organized notes at night, often staying up late.
On May 18, 2025, the volunteer teaching team went to Liangshan Prefecture (凉山州) for the third time to carry out centralized volunteer teaching, and 17 retired teachers went to 7 counties. At Muli Tibetan Autonomous County Middle School (木里藏族自治县中学), Wang Jinsong (王劲松), a retired teacher from the Ningbo Municipal Education Bureau Teaching and Research Office (宁波市教育局教研室), led students to use drones and designed flight paths with graphical programming, opening the door to science for the children. At Yuexi Middle School (越西中学), Huang Xiuyue (黄秀月), a retired science teacher from Zhejiang Ninghai Pan Tianshou Middle School (浙江宁海潘天寿中学), repeatedly polished lesson plans and carefully designed activities with local teachers to liven up the classroom.
This time, there was another "husband and wife team" in the volunteer teaching team - Ni Rui (倪瑞), a high school chemistry teacher, and Pu Yanmei (蒲彦梅), a high school Chinese teacher. Under the leadership of Xin Yuanhua (忻元华) and his wife, they participated in volunteer teaching and received the full support of their daughter and son-in-law. "I can't let go of my nearly 40 years of teaching experience, and I am very excited to be able to continue to contribute!" said Ni Rui (倪瑞).
As of now, the "Xin Yuanhua Silver-Age Teacher Volunteer Teaching Team" has visited 35 primary and secondary schools in 11 counties in Liangshan Prefecture (凉山州), benefiting more than 70,000 students in mountainous areas. Ningbo (宁波) districts (counties and cities) have also organized retired teachers to go to counterpart assistance counties to carry out volunteer teaching activities. With the support of relevant departments in Ningbo (宁波), the "Xin Yuanhua Silver Talent Brand Studio" was established to explore a long-term mechanism for "silver-age volunteer teaching" and inject lasting impetus into the volunteer teaching action.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on January 15th (Reporter Zheng Haiou (郑海鸥)): This reporter learned from the National Archives Directors and Curators Conference held in Beijing on the 15th that in 2026, the Central Archives and the State Archives Administration will further improve the level of archival opening and utilization services, continue to advance the compilation project of the "Compilation of Archives of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression," and do a good job in compiling archives of anti-Japanese base areas such as Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia and Central China. The seventh batch of applications for the "China Archives and Document Heritage List" will be launched, and a sound four-level list application mechanism at the provincial, national, regional (Asia-Pacific), and international levels will be established. A symposium on archival work in border ethnic areas will be held. The archival inquiry and utilization services will be continuously optimized, and platforms such as "One Network for All Services" will be fully utilized to enhance the convenience and experience of archival inquiry and utilization.
The conference proposed that this year, the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of National Archives" will be compiled and implemented with high quality, and the overall work of the Party and the state will be actively followed and served. Centering on major events such as celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and commemorating the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, efforts will be increased to promote archival publicity and exhibitions, and the spiritual lineage of Chinese Communists with the great spirit of Party building as its source will be promoted.
The conference pointed out that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, archival work should better play its role in preserving history, providing information for governance, and educating people. Continued efforts should be made to implement the national memory of new era new achievements and various levels and types of memory projects; further strengthen archival information services for governance and build archival characteristic think tanks; strengthen the protection and inheritance of archival document heritage, and promote more Chinese archival document heritage to be elevated to world memory. At the same time, archives should effectively play a role in guaranteeing and improving people's livelihoods, promote cross-departmental, cross-regional, and cross-level sharing of archival resources, and strengthen the linkage between archival services and government services.
Return to TopIn recent years, the Foreign Language Primary School in Dongxing District, Neijiang City, Sichuan Province, has regularly conducted courses such as shadow puppet making and shadow puppet show performances, allowing students to experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage and enrich campus life. The picture shows teachers and students learning shadow puppet show performances on January 14.
Photo by Lan Zitao (兰自涛) (Image China)
Return to TopLayout design: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 贺 勇 阿尔达克
In the cold winter season, Shaya County (沙雅县), Aksu Prefecture (阿克苏地区), Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区), is covered with a thin layer of snow. Inside the warm house, cotton farmer Ababakri Maimaiti (阿巴百克力·买买提) is checking last year's harvest on his mobile phone screen, his eyebrows full of smiles, "Now growing cotton is more worry-free, and the harvest is more stable."
The cotton production announcement released by the National Bureau of Statistics in 2025 shows that Xinjiang's cotton production, China's main cotton-producing area, exceeded 6 million tons for the first time, reaching 6.165 million tons, accounting for 92.8% of the country's total output.
From manual cotton picking to mechanized operations, from a single agricultural product to a complete industrial chain, China's cotton industry is constantly moving towards intelligence and high-end development. In Shaya (沙雅), a national high-quality commercial cotton production base county, the reporter saw a new picture of industrial development from the "iron buddies" in the intelligent agricultural machinery depot, the "data sheet" of scientific seed selection, and the industrial chain that can be realized at the doorstep.
Mechanized planting, more efficient
Although it is not the busy farming season, Ababakri's agricultural machinery depot is not deserted. He and his brother are inspecting and maintaining the "iron buddies": 12 tractors, 3 large horsepower agricultural machines, 1 cotton picker and 3 special spraying machines. "They are the 'protagonists' of farming now," Ababakri (阿巴百克力) said, patting the cotton picker next to him.
In 2007, Ababakri's (阿巴百克力) family planted 100 mu of cotton. "In the past, the most troublesome thing was the cotton picking season. We asked people everywhere to find cotton pickers. The wages were higher year by year, and this cost alone accounted for 30% of the income." At that time, the cotton fields were full of cotton pickers working with their backs bent.
Nowadays, mechanization gradually runs through every link of cultivation and harvesting - in spring plowing, the Beidou navigation seeder travels along the preset route with an error of no more than 5 cm; in the plant protection stage, the efficiency of the special spraying machine is 50 times that of manual labor; even seedling setting and fertilization can be accurately completed; during harvesting, the cotton picker operates efficiently. "In the past, 100 mu of cotton fields required 12 people to work for two months; now 5,000 mu of land can be harvested by one machine in 12 days." Comparing the past and the present, Ababakri (阿巴百克力) is very emotional.
From "physical work" to "technical work", the role of cotton farmers is changing. Ababakri's (阿巴百克力) brother, Yasheng Yiming (牙生·依明), runs this cotton field with him. After graduating from Xinjiang Urumqi Vocational University (新疆乌鲁木齐职业大学), Yasheng (牙生) returned to the field and became a new farmer who understands technology and management: "I am responsible for agricultural machinery scheduling and data management. By analyzing soil monitoring data, I can accurately control the amount of water and fertilizer, which saves costs and protects the land."
According to data from the Shaya County Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau (沙雅县农业农村局), there are currently 54,700 sets of various agricultural machines in the county, and the comprehensive mechanization rate of cotton cultivation, planting and harvesting has remained above 95% for five consecutive years. More and more cotton farmers are establishing agricultural cooperatives, purchasing advanced agricultural machinery, and providing agricultural machinery services to the outside world. At present, there are 112 agricultural machinery cooperatives in the county, and the service scope covers all cotton fields in the county.
Ababakri (阿巴百克力) also runs a professional agricultural service cooperative. "Last year, our cooperative undertook agricultural machinery services for more than 7,000 mu of land." He said that the total income of the cooperative last year was more than 1.1 million yuan, of which agricultural machinery service income accounted for about 40%, "In addition to serving this county, we often receive orders from surrounding counties and cities."
In 2025, Xinjiang (新疆) will promote cotton production to 34 advantageous cotton-producing counties (cities, districts) and 73 regiments (farms) of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团) in accordance with the development idea of "optimizing layout, increasing yield per unit area, and strengthening quality". The agricultural and rural departments of Xinjiang (新疆) have formulated production and cultivation technical routes adapted to machine-picked cotton, strengthened the promotion and application of technologies, organized professional technical service teams to go down to provide guidance on patrol services, and promoted the transformation of Xinjiang's (新疆) cotton production to mechanization, intensification, and standardization. At present, intelligent technology and equipment with high automation of navigation precision sowing, integrated water and fertilizer drip irrigation, and UAV plant protection, and strong precision operation capabilities have been widely used in Xinjiang (新疆) cotton production, and the comprehensive cotton production capacity has been steadily improved.
Select seeds by looking at data, more scientific
The winter leisure season is also a critical time for seed selection.
"Seeds are the root. If you choose the wrong one, you will be busy for nothing for a year." Ababakri (阿巴百克力) feels this deeply. In the early years, seed selection mostly relied on looking, listening, and following the trend, "I plant whatever my neighbor plants," and the harvest was sometimes good and sometimes bad.
Now seed selection is more scientific. At the beginning of each year, the Shaya County Seed Industry Development Center (沙雅县种业发展中心) holds variety promotion meetings and distributes variety comparison test reports. Ababakri (阿巴百克力) carefully reads each time, focusing on indicators such as disease resistance, high temperature resistance, fiber length, and ginning outturn. "Look at the data, and then combine it with the situation of your own land to choose, which is accurate and efficient," Ababakri (阿巴百克力) said.
Lei Yabin (雷雅宾), a staff member of the Shaya County Seed Industry Development Center (沙雅县种业发展中心), introduced that in order to provide cotton farmers with reliable scientific basis, the county has specially built a comprehensive crop test station, which has conducted centralized comparative tests on the main cotton varieties promoted on the market for many years, and tracked and recorded the yield, quality and resistance performance of the entire process from emergence to harvest. "We sort out the 'report card' of each variety, make it into a booklet and distribute it to farmers, and also organize experts to go to the countryside to explain in the fields." Lei Yabin (雷雅宾) said that this work has been adhered to for nearly 5 years, and a total of 12 excellent varieties suitable for the local area have been screened out.
Scientific seed selection brings real yield increase and income increase. Ababakri (阿巴百克力) said that in the summer of 2025, his cotton fields suffered continuous high temperatures, "If it were the old varieties in the past, the yield would definitely be reduced a lot. But the variety I chose has good stress resistance and is less affected, and the final yield and income are preserved." He also demarcated a small "experimental field" in his own land to try out new varieties with more potential.
Xinjiang (新疆) has increased the coverage rate of improved cotton varieties to more than 98% through measures such as releasing high-yield and high-quality varieties by region and vigorously promoting improved varieties. In 2025, the Cotton Research Institute of Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (新疆农业科学院棉花研究所) has cumulatively introduced more than 3,400 copies of germplasm resources from home and abroad, created more than 40 copies of new germplasm with utilization value such as drought resistance, salt and alkali resistance, and high temperature resistance, and bred and approved 7 new types of cotton varieties. These breakthrough breeding achievements are finally transformed into real yield and quality improvements in cotton fields through the improved seed breeding and promotion system all over Xinjiang (新疆). According to reports, the cotton yield per mu in Shaya County (沙雅) has increased from 285 kg/mu in 2017 to 442 kg/mu in 2025, with an average increase of 1,000 yuan per mu.
The industrial chain is extended, making people richer
"In the past, cotton processing had to be done hundreds of kilometers away, the freight was high, it took a long time, and we had to pay attention to moisture." Ababakri (阿巴百克力) said that in 2007, a trip cost thousands of yuan, and it was difficult to contact buyers after the cotton was processed.
Now, after harvesting the cotton, it is directly transported to the local ginnery within 20 kilometers, and after being processed into lint, it is directly supplied to local textile enterprises. "We harvest cotton in the morning, send it to the ginnery in the afternoon, complete the processing the next day, and the money arrives within a week," Ababakri (阿巴百克力) said.
In Shaya County (沙雅县), the cotton industry chain is constantly extending.
Arriving at a textile enterprise in the Shaya County Industrial Park (沙雅县工业园区), the machines in the workshop roared, and the snow-white cotton rolls were turned into dense cotton yarn through processes such as cleaning, carding, drawing, roving, and spinning, ready to be sold to coastal cities. "In the past, we only sold raw cotton, and the added value was low; now we can process it into fabrics and home textiles locally, and the added value has increased several times," said Zhao Qiqi (赵琪琪), deputy director of the Shaya County Bureau of Commerce, Science, Technology and Information Industry (沙雅县商务科技工信局).
"Growing cotton can lead to prosperity." Ababakri (阿巴百克力) plans to purchase another cotton picker and two large horsepower tractors this year to expand the service area to 10,000 mu, "Our goal is to expand the scale of the cooperative, introduce more advanced agricultural machinery, and drive more villagers to become rich together."
Real benefits attract young people to return. Ababakri's (阿巴百克力) other brother, Abudukreem Maimaiti (阿卜都克热木·买买提), also returned to his hometown from Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) after graduating from university, and is now responsible for agricultural machinery maintenance in the cooperative: "Working at the doorstep and taking care of my family, I am very satisfied."
The relevant person in charge of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区工业和信息化厅) introduced that Xinjiang (新疆) has now built a complete industrial chain development system covering cotton, chemical fiber, spinning, weaving, printing and dyeing, clothing, home textiles, and industrial textiles. The textile and garment industry has become an important livelihood industry for promoting high-quality employment and increasing income for people of all ethnic groups. This not only allows cotton farmers like Ababakri (阿巴百克力) to obtain income faster and more stably, but also creates more employment opportunities and brings industrial added value to the local area.
Return to TopBy: 金社平
"Adhering to high-quality development" is one of the principles that must be followed for economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
The year 2026 is the starting year of the "15th Five-Year Plan." Currently, the impact of changes in the external environment is deepening, the contradiction between strong domestic supply and weak demand is prominent, and there are many risks and hidden dangers in key areas.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized at the Central Economic Work Conference: "Promote high-quality and sustainable development." This provides scientific guidance for the Chinese economy to forge ahead, and we must deeply understand and grasp it.
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To promote high-quality and sustainable development, it is necessary to fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept and promote the effective improvement of the quality and the reasonable growth of the quantity of the economy.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Always grasp, measure, and promote development with the inherent unity of innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and sharing."
At this stage, the factor conditions and allocation efficiency of China's economic development have changed, and it faces more constraints. Adhering to the new development concept and promoting quality change, efficiency change, and power change are inevitable choices for coordinating the important relationship between improving quality and increasing total quantity.
For example, enhancing innovation as the primary driving force.
In the workshop, humanoid robots are transformed into quality inspectors, performing millimeter-level non-destructive testing on car logos and headlights; in life, intelligent bionic hands allow amputee young men to live "unhindered"; in mines, unmanned mining trucks can operate continuously in extremely cold weather of minus 40 degrees Celsius... Breaking through a key technology can often revitalize multiple subdivided industries and ultimately form a positive driving force for high-quality economic development.
Today, artificial intelligence technology is moving from the laboratory to production and life, giving rise to new fields and new tracks such as humanoid robots, brain-computer interfaces, unmanned driving, and intelligent wearable devices, forming a virtuous cycle of innovation driving application and application promoting innovation.
Let's look at a set of data: In recent years, the embodied intelligence industry represented by humanoid robots has been developing by leaps and bounds at a growth rate of over 50%. In November 2025, the added value of intelligent unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing increased by 49.3%, and the output of industrial robots increased by 20.6%. This fully proves that innovation is the primary driving force for leading development. To promote high-quality and sustainable development, we must blaze new trails in promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.
Another example is cultivating the background color of green development.
The world's largest! China's independently developed 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine unit is connected to the grid for power generation. Its single-unit capacity and impeller diameter rank among the top in the world's grid-connected wind turbines.
The world's fastest! China's planted forest area ranks first in the world, contributing about 25% of the world's new green area, becoming the country with the most and fastest greening.
Green development is the background color of high-quality development. China has built the world's largest renewable energy system. Now, one out of every three kilowatt-hours of electricity used is green electricity, and there are two charging piles for every five electric vehicles. Major progress has been made in the construction of a beautiful China.
However, the tightening situation of resource and environmental constraints in China will continue, and we must adhere to shifting economic and social development to a green and low-carbon track to provide a solid resource and environmental guarantee for higher-quality and more sustainable development.
In 2026, a series of key measures will be vigorously promoted to deeply practice the new development concept: For coordinated development, "strengthen coordinated linkage of key urban agglomerations and deepen cooperation across administrative regions"; aiming at opening up to the outside world, "orderly expand autonomous opening up in the service sector and optimize the layout and scope of free trade pilot zones"; focusing on people's livelihood security, "stabilize employment for key groups such as college graduates and migrant workers"...
Unswervingly lead high-quality development with the new development concept, take the initiative to understand changes, respond to changes, and seek changes, cultivate new opportunities in crises, open up new prospects in changing situations, and win strategic initiative in fierce international competition.
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To promote high-quality and sustainable development, it is necessary to fully tap economic potential and continuously release economic development potential.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The Chinese economy is a sea, with a large scale, resilience, and potential. We have the confidence and ability to cope with various risks and challenges."
Economic development is a long-distance race, which not only depends on short-term explosive power but also on long-term sustainability. Where is the "physical energy reserve" of the Chinese economy?
Domestic demand potential is an important aspect.
The Central Economic Work Conference pointed out: "The contradiction between strong domestic supply and weak demand is prominent." Looking at the problem from a different perspective, challenges can be turned into opportunities, and shortcomings are also potential.
There are several consumer news items worth reading together.
First, about automobiles. In October 2025, the monthly sales of new energy vehicles in China exceeded 50% of the total sales of new vehicles for the first time. In December, this proportion reached 52.3%.
Second, about Hainan (海南). On December 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) officially launched full island customs closure. Since then, for five consecutive days, the daily sales of the Sanya (三亚) duty-free consumption market exceeded 100 million yuan.
Through several sets of data, we can get a glimpse of the profound potential and active growth of the Chinese consumer market.
In terms of scale, China has the world's largest middle-income group. Calculated by purchasing power parity, it is the world's largest consumer market.
In comparison, there is still great potential for tapping consumption. World Bank data shows that China's household consumption accounts for only about 40% of GDP, significantly lower than the global average of 56% and lower than the level of nearly 60% in high-income countries.
Potential will not be realized automatically. The key is to identify the priorities and effectively release them.
Expanding domestic demand ranks first among the key tasks deployed by the Central Economic Work Conference in 2026, and it mentions "releasing the potential of service consumption."
This is a precise grasp of the structural changes in China's domestic demand. China is shifting from commodity consumption to a combination of commodity consumption and service consumption. The growth rate of commodity consumption in some fields has slowed down, but the demand for service consumption is strong.
From the difficulty of getting a ticket for stand-up comedy to traveling to pursue "poetry and distant places" to the popularity of "Su Chao (苏超)" and "Xiang Chao (湘超)," some institutions estimate that the market size of China's emotional economy reached 2.3 trillion yuan in 2024, and it is expected that China's emotional economy market will exceed 4.5 trillion yuan in 2029.
With high consumption frequency, strong multiplier effect, sustainable growth, and broad innovation space, expanding service consumption is promising in the future.
The potential of the Chinese economy is multifaceted.
For example, future industries. International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that China's intelligent computing power scale will maintain high-speed growth, reaching twice that of 2024 in 2026 alone.
In terms of green transformation, it is estimated that the investment required to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality accounts for more than 2% of GDP, which will also generate huge investment demand.
The world is "voting with its feet" on the quality and prospects of the Chinese economy.
Recently, international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Goldman Sachs have successively raised their forecasts for China's economic growth rate. The latest report from accounting firm KPMG shows that most multinational companies are optimistic about the prospects for revenue growth in China in the next 3 to 5 years.
As Estée Lauder (雅诗兰黛) CEO Stéphane de La Faverie (司泰峰) said: "The so-called 'next China' is actually still China."
In 2026, the long-term positive supporting conditions and basic trends of China's stable economic foundation, many advantages, strong resilience, and great potential have not changed. By stimulating the potential of all parties and promoting the transformation of the market from "super-large" to "super-strong," the endogenous driving force and vitality of economic development will be even more vigorous.
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To promote high-quality and sustainable development, it is necessary to establish and practice a correct view of political achievements and do economic work in accordance with local conditions.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "All plans must be based on facts, pursue realistic and water-free growth, and promote high-quality and sustainable development. Those who deviate from reality, are impatient and rash, add layers of codes, and spread out indiscriminately must be held accountable."
These words are earnest and sincere, revealing laws and enlightening methods.
What kind of view of political achievements one has determines what kind of view of development one has. Whether the view of political achievements and the view of development are correct determines the effectiveness and even the success or failure of development.
In recent years, some places have disregarded reality and blindly followed trends. When they see others engaging in chips, they also engage in them. When they see others engaging in "new three items," they are unwilling to lag behind; there are also places that engage in "digital water injection," false starts, and "invoice economy"... Under these manifestations of low-quality and unsustainable development, the root cause of the wrong view of political achievements can be found.
Establishing a firm and correct view of political achievements, the story of "Harbin (尔滨)" is inspiring.
Super ice slides, ice sculpture "Fujian Ship (福建舰)"... On December 17, 2025, the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈尔滨冰雪大世界) opened, with a first-day passenger flow of 45,000 people, and New Year's Eve tickets were sold out early. Previously, "Harbin (尔滨)" became popular due to cultural tourism, and later its popularity did not diminish, and traffic became "retention."
Behind this, there are in-depth efforts based on ice and snow resources, and even more thoughtful efforts to benefit tourists in every possible way - from actively opening parking lots of surrounding government agencies and enterprises to increasing the number of warm stations, and then to issuing the "Warm City Guardian" initiative, these sincere actions to do good deeds, do practical things, and solve difficulties for the masses have won the favor of tourists, and the icy and snowy land continues to be transformed into Jinshan Yinshan (金山银山) (jīn shān yín shān - "gold mountain silver mountain," a treasure trove).
"Adhere to achieving political achievements for the people and achieving political achievements through hard work." Taking adherence to high-quality development as an important part of leading cadres' view of political achievements and implementing the people-centered development ideology will enable the fruits of development to benefit all the people more and more fairly.
How to practice a correct view of political achievements? Adapting to local conditions is a scientific method.
"Continuing to be China's granary is as glorious and important as the Yangtze River Delta region being China's cutting-edge technology center."
The strategic positioning, responsibilities, and roles of various regions are not the same. When implementing the ideas, tasks, and policies of economic work, we must neither engage in "uniformity from top to bottom" nor "go our own way and engage in localism." Adhering to the national chess game and promoting the overall situation with one region, each car, horse, and cannon can give full play to its strengths to form a joint force to promote high-quality development.
Adapting to local conditions requires taking into account both "broad" and "precise," as well as grasping both "obvious achievements" and "potential achievements."
Whether it is "building Beijing (北京) (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei), Shanghai (上海) (Yangtze River Delta), and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) international science and technology innovation centers" or "intensifying the battle to defend blue skies, clear waters, and pure land," we must actively strive to implement key tasks one by one, but we must not be eager for quick success; we must make long-term efforts, but we must not respond passively. Accumulating inches of merit and taking measures to strengthen the foundation will transform "relative achievements" into "absolute achievements."
2026 is the starting year of the "15th Five-Year Plan." To promote high-quality and sustainable development, the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee is the fundamental guarantee. We must effectively unify our thoughts and actions with the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, seize the window of opportunity, anchor the goals of struggle, promote significant results in high-quality development, and ensure a good start and a good step for the "15th Five-Year Plan."
Return to TopOn January 15th, villagers in Taojiawan Village, Jiapu Town, Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province (浙江省湖州市长兴县夹浦镇陶家湾村), fished in the drained pond as the morning sun rose.
In recent days, as the winter market's demand for freshwater fish has increased, local fish farmers have been draining pond water, clearing silt, and conducting dry-pond fishing to ensure a sufficient supply for the market. In recent years, Jiapu Town (夹浦镇) has relied on its local water resource advantages to encourage farmers to adjust their breeding structure according to local conditions, promote new planting and breeding models, and continuously drive agricultural efficiency and increase farmers' income.
Chen Haiwei (陈海伟) photographed (Image China).
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on January 15th (Wang Ke (王珂), Chen Siying (陈思颖)) The All-China Journalists Association (中国记协) held a news tea party in Beijing (北京) on the 15th, inviting Su Jian (苏剑), a professor at the School of Economics of Peking University (北京大学经济学院), as the keynote speaker to interpret the spirit of the 2025 Central Economic Work Conference and conduct in-depth exchanges and answer questions with domestic and foreign journalists and press officers from foreign embassies in China.
2026 is the opening year of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan." Su Jian (苏剑) said that the complexity, severity, and uncertainty of the external environment facing China's (中国) economic operation are increasing, but the supporting conditions and basic trends of China's (中国) long-term economic improvement have not changed. This is the confidence and foundation of our development.
Su Jian (苏剑) analyzed that, in accordance with the requirements of the Central Economic Work Conference, it is necessary to implement a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy, continue to prevent and resolve risks in key areas, and focus on stabilizing employment, stabilizing enterprises, stabilizing the market, and stabilizing expectations.
Return to TopBy: 吴龙保
Quaint and elegant Dong architecture, melodious Dong songs, colorful embroidery and batik... In my hometown, Huanggang Village (黄岗村), Shuangjiang Town (双江镇), Liping County (黎平县), Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (黔东南苗族侗族自治州), Guizhou Province (贵州省), the rich Dong customs and beautiful rural scenery are attracting more and more tourists.
Last October, our village was selected as one of the "Best Tourism Villages" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. At the award ceremony, I accepted the trophy on behalf of the village, and I was extremely excited. The fact that this ancient village deep in the mountains could go from being little known to amazing everyone is inseparable from the development of rural tourism in recent years.
Huanggang Village (黄岗村) has a history of more than 800 years and is the birthplace of Dong Grand Chorus for Male Voices. The villages and residences have distinctive features, and the intangible cultural heritage is also well preserved. However, for a long time, the villagers did not realize the value of rural culture and lived a life dependent on the weather. The income from farming was not high, and many young people chose to leave their hometown. I also used to work outside.
Because I especially like singing Dong Grand Chorus, every time I returned home during my working period, I would take the initiative to form a team and look for opportunities to perform everywhere. The village cadres advised me to stay in the village to develop, and in 2017, I was elected as the secretary of the village Party branch.
At that time, the village committee had been thinking about how Huanggang Village (黄岗村) could find a new path for development. We called the villagers together to discuss it repeatedly. Huanggang Village (黄岗村) is only a 40-minute drive from Zhaoxing Dong Village (肇兴侗寨), and seeing that they were developing tourism 风生水起 (fēng shēng shuǐ qǐ - "wind rises, water follows," to develop vigorously; to be thriving and prosperous), we were also very tempted.
What can we rely on to attract tourists? There are 15 Dong Grand Chorus teams of old, middle-aged and young people in the village, and almost everyone can sing a few lines. We decided to start with the Dong Grand Chorus, organize villagers to perform, and mobilize everyone to use their houses to open homestays, so that tourists can feel the unique culture and enthusiastic service as soon as they arrive in the village.
The traditional farming method of "rice-fish-duck" is also a major feature of the village. In order to make it well-known, the village holds the Xianghe Glutinous Rice Festival when the rice is ripe. The villagers play Lusheng and go to the glutinous rice fields to harvest. They also invite tourists to participate in it. Experiences such as picking and fishing evoke the rural memories of many people. We have also launched immersive projects such as drum tower antiphonal singing, long table banquets, and handmade winemaking, fully exploring the potential of special foods, ethnic handicrafts, and artistic performances, and transforming more and more agricultural and cultural resources into tourism products.
Now, 6 homestays have been opened in the village. Last year, the village's collective economic income increased to more than 1.4 million yuan, and it received 36,800 tourists throughout the year, with a comprehensive tourism income of 16.641 million yuan, an increase of 36.41% year-on-year. With life, vitality, and business, the tourism industry has become the way for Huanggang Village (黄岗村) to get rich.
With a promising future in the village, more people are returning to their hometowns. Now, everyone is more active in protecting and inheriting rural culture. We have incorporated building specifications into the village rules and regulations, adhere to repairing the old as before, and protect the traditional Dong village style. The villagers also spontaneously organize rehearsals of the Dong Grand Chorus, innovate performance forms, and strive to bring a better experience to tourists.
In the future, Huanggang Village (黄岗村) plans to strengthen the linkage with scenic spots such as Zhaoxing Dong Village (肇兴侗寨) to realize the connection of beads into a chain and integrate into the tourism loop. We are also preparing to launch a series of in-depth experience tourism products of Dong farming culture, develop characteristic cultural and creative products and high-quality agricultural and special products, so that the traditional village can "live" up, the Dong culture can be passed on, and the industrial development can be integrated, creating a better life.
(The author is the Party Branch Secretary of Huanggang Village (黄岗村), Shuangjiang Town (双江镇), Liping County (黎平县), Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (黔东南苗族侗族自治州), Guizhou Province (贵州省). This report was compiled by Su Bin (苏滨), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Extended reading
Rural tourism shows new vitality
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's rural leisure tourism industry has been booming. Scene innovation and business integration have continuously stimulated new vitality in rural tourism. New industries and new business forms have grown vigorously. In 2024, the national leisure agriculture operating income will reach about 900 billion yuan.
"Ben County Tour" and "Rural Tour" have become popular, and the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism has shown new vitality. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China newly identified 597 national key villages and towns for rural tourism, bringing the total to 1,597.
"Agriculture-branded" and "Village-branded" are booming, and cultural revitalization and industrial revitalization are coordinated. Rural cultural tourism has opened up new space for rural industrial development, and the deep integration of primary, secondary and tertiary industries has spawned business forms such as homestay economy, camping economy, and starry sky economy. At present, 19 villages in China have been selected as "Best Tourism Villages" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization; a total of 8,155 villages have been included in the protection list of Chinese traditional villages and have been implemented with listing protection; and 12,900 non-heritage workshops have been built in various places, driving related industries to employ and increase income for more than 1.2 million people.
Rural tourism is connected to the upgrading of urban and rural residents' consumption on one end and the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas on the other. Behind the increasingly prosperous rural tourism is the in-depth promotion of the integration of urban and rural infrastructure and the equalization of public services, and the continuous renewal of the rural appearance. At present, the popularization rate of rural sanitary toilets in the country has reached about 76%, the total mileage of rural roads has exceeded 4.64 million kilometers, and the 5G accessibility rate of administrative villages has exceeded 90%.
Looking forward to the "15th Five-Year Plan," rural tourism will continue to improve its characteristics, quality, and standardization, promote the deep integration of rural culture and tourism, and achieve the transition from "becoming popular" to "remaining popular," so that more farmers can benefit from it and help draw a new picture of comprehensive rural revitalization.
(Compiled by Deng Jianyang (邓剑洋), a reporter from this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) January 15th dispatch (Reporter Shen Shaotie (申少铁)) The National Children's Medical and Health Promotion Platform was recently launched at Beijing Children's Hospital (北京儿童医院) in Beijing (北京). The platform was jointly initiated by institutions such as the National Center for Children's Medical Health, Beijing Children's Hospital (国家儿童医学中心北京儿童医院), and Migu Culture Technology Co., Ltd. (咪咕文化科技有限公司), aiming to create a professional and public welfare platform for children's health information dissemination and medical collaboration.
The platform focuses on the actual needs in children's health services and launches a "full-cycle, multi-field" digital and intelligent solution. Currently, more than 1,300 health science videos have been launched, covering topics such as children's nutrition, seasonal diseases, family care, growth and development, and behavioral psychology.
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The reporter learned from the National Forestry and Grassland Work Conference that in 2025, China completed 127 million mu of land greening tasks, including 53.45 million mu of afforestation and 73.9 million mu of degraded grassland restoration and management. At present, the national forest coverage rate has reached 25.09%, and the forest stock volume has reached 20.988 billion cubic meters, making the green development background color more distinct.
Continuing to carry out large-scale land greening actions, the three landmark battles of the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project (三北防护林工程) have achieved remarkable results.
The three landmark battles of the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project (三北防护林工程) have achieved remarkable results. In 2025, a total of 29.2 billion yuan of central investment was arranged, 337 key projects were implemented, and 130 million mu of construction tasks were completed.
Continuing to carry out large-scale land greening actions, focusing on key areas such as the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) ecological barrier area, implementing 166 "dual-priority" engineering projects and 10 national land greening demonstration projects, and coordinating the integrated protection and restoration of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands.
Earnestly implement the "Regulations on the Protection of Ancient and Famous Trees" (《古树名木保护条例》), and launch the third national survey of ancient and famous tree resources. Continue to optimize the "Internet + National Voluntary Tree Planting" platform, with more than 62,000 responsible activities launched throughout the year.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China completed a total of 549 million mu of land greening area, including 185 million mu of afforestation area. The average annual restoration of degraded grassland was more than 46 million mu, the comprehensive vegetation coverage of grassland was stable at more than 50%, and healthy and sub-healthy grasslands reached 2.7 billion mu, accounting for more than 70%. 152 million mu of desertified land management and 27.936 million mu of forbidden protection area have been completed. China's desertification and desertification land area has continued to "double decrease," and it has taken the lead in achieving "zero growth" in land degradation globally.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, the forestry and grassland departments will adhere to the simultaneous promotion of "three greens" and the "four reservoirs" linkage, pay more attention to quality improvement, industrial revitalization, and benefiting the people, optimize the spatial layout of land greening, and scientifically promote large-scale land greening actions with the construction of key ecological projects as the lead.
Continue to promote the reform of the collective forest tenure system and the high-quality development of the forestry and grass industry.
In 2025, China continued to promote the reform of the collective forest tenure system and the high-quality development of the forestry and grass industry. The total output value of the national forestry and grass industry was nearly 11 trillion yuan, and the total import and export trade volume of forest products exceeded 180 billion US dollars. The annual output of forest food reached more than 240 million tons.
Continue to revitalize and utilize forestry and grass resources and actively promote the healthy development of the forestry and grass industry.
Multiple departments jointly issued the "Notice on Financial Support for High-Quality Forestry Development" (《关于金融支持林业高质量发展的通知》) to guide financial resources into the mountains and forests. A number of measures to promote the development of the under-forest economy were introduced, systematically exerting efforts in eight aspects, including land use, forest use, investment, and technology, to provide a full-chain guarantee for accelerating the development of the under-forest economy. The annual output of timber is 140 million cubic meters, and the output value of timber processing and wood and bamboo product manufacturing is 3.4 trillion yuan. The central government allocated 4.8 billion yuan of oil-tea camellia industry development reward and subsidy funds. Throughout the year, 2.82 million mu of new oil-tea camellia planting and 2.56 million mu of low-yield forest transformation were completed. The national oil-tea camellia planting area reached 75 million mu, and the tea oil output reached 1.1 million tons. Actively support the improvement of the quality and efficiency of forest tourism and forest health preservation, with nearly 3 billion tourists received annually for ecological tourism. The national forestry and grass industry directly drives the employment of more than 60 million people, and the role of industrial empowerment in increasing income and stabilizing employment is becoming increasingly obvious.
Take multiple measures to deepen the reform of the collective forest tenure system and focus on improving the development quality and efficiency of collective forestry. Ten measures to support the pilot reform of the collective forest tenure system were formulated to optimize the management of public welfare forests and the approval policy for collective forest harvesting. The "Management Measures for the Transfer of Collective Forest Land Management Rights" (《集体林地经营权流转管理办法》) was issued to comprehensively regulate the transfer of forest land management rights, and collective forestry is accelerating on the road to large-scale intensive management. As of now, there are nearly 300,000 new forestry business entities, and about 100,000 large-scale business entities operating more than 500 mu.
Next, the forestry and grassland departments will strive to explore new paths for the transformation of ecological product value, adhere to the use of reform methods to revitalize forestry and grass resources, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the wood and bamboo industry, vigorously develop characteristic industries such as woody grain and oil and under-forest economy, actively cultivate new industries and new business forms, and strive to make the forestry and grass industry bigger and stronger. Strengthen financial and tax support, improve the diversified investment mechanism, promote the multi-party interest linkage mechanism, and further activate the development momentum of the forestry and grass industry.
A new natural protected area system with national parks as the main body has been initially established.
According to reports, China has initially established a new natural protected area system with national parks as the main body, effectively protecting 90% of terrestrial ecosystem types and 74% of national key protected wild animal and plant populations.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China accelerated the construction of a natural protected area system with national parks as the main body, forming a new model of large-scale integrated promotion of ecological protection, green development, and people's livelihood improvement. Integrating more than 120 natural protected areas, the Sanjiangyuan (三江源), Giant Panda (大熊猫), Northeast Tiger and Leopard (东北虎豹), Hainan Tropical Rainforest (海南热带雨林), and Wuyi Mountains (武夷山) 5 national parks were officially established. Important ecosystems such as the headwaters of the Yangtze River (长江), Yellow River (黄河), and Lancang River (澜沧江), and the habitats of flagship species such as giant pandas, Northeast tigers and leopards, and Hainan gibbons have been comprehensively protected; through ecological management, ecological relocation, franchise operations, and other forms, local residents are absorbed to participate in the construction and management of national parks, and nearly 50,000 people have achieved employment at their doorsteps, with an average annual wage income of 10,000 to 20,000 yuan.
Strengthen the legalization and standardization of natural protected areas, and steadily promote the integration and optimization of natural protected areas to achieve positive progress. The Huangyan Island (黄岩岛) National Nature Reserve was newly established. The number of world natural heritage sites and natural and cultural dual heritage sites has increased to 19, and the number of world geoparks has increased to 49, ranking first in the world in terms of the number of world natural heritage sites and world geoparks.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will further establish and improve a unified, standardized, efficient, and new natural protected area system. High-quality construction of national parks, and steadily and orderly establish new national parks. Strengthen planning guidance, organize the preparation of national park land and space planning, and standardize spatial order. Accelerate the implementation of the integration and optimization of natural protected areas, promote the implementation of results, and strengthen supervision and management.
Return to TopAccording to the 2026 National Ecological and Environmental Protection Work Conference, reported by our Beijing (北京) correspondent on January 15th (Reporters Kou Jiangze (寇江泽) and Gu Zhongyang (顾仲阳)): In 2025, the national ecological environment quality continued to improve, all annual targets were successfully completed, and new important progress and results were achieved in ecological and environmental protection work.
The national ecological and environmental system adhered to precise pollution control, scientific pollution control, and law-based pollution control, and launched a batch of landmark battles with higher standards. The Blue Sky Defense War was intensified, the Clear Water Defense War was consolidated and improved, the Pure Land Defense War was steadily advanced, and the treatment of solid waste and new pollutants was continuously strengthened.
Air quality continued to improve. In 2025, the national average PM2.5 concentration was 28.0 micrograms/cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 4.4%; the proportion of days with excellent air quality reached 89.3%, a year-on-year increase of 1.9 percentage points; and the proportion of days with heavy pollution was 0.9%, unchanged year-on-year.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the national PM2.5 concentration cumulatively decreased by 20%, the proportion of days with excellent air quality reached the best level since monitoring began, and the number of days with heavy pollution decreased by 25%. The PM2.5 concentration in key areas such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) and surrounding areas, and the Fenwei Plain (汾渭平原) decreased by 27.7% and 32.1% respectively compared with 2020, with the improvement range leading the national average level.
Water environment quality was stable and improved. In 2025, the proportion of national surface water sections with I-III quality reached 91.4%, a year-on-year increase of 1 percentage point; the proportion of sections with inferior V quality was 0.6%, unchanged year-on-year. The proportion of excellent water quality in nearshore sea areas reached 84.9%, a year-on-year increase of 1.2 percentage points.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the proportion of national surface water sections with I-III quality cumulatively increased by 8 percentage points. The water quality of the Yangtze River (长江) mainstream has remained stable at Class II for 6 consecutive years, the water quality of the Yellow River (黄河) mainstream has remained stable at Class II for 4 consecutive years, and the water quality of Taihu Lake (太湖) has reached Class III for 2 consecutive years; the proportion of excellent water quality in nearshore sea areas increased by 7.5 percentage points compared with 2020.
Soil environmental quality was stable and improving. In 2025, the safe utilization of national key construction land was effectively guaranteed, and the treatment rate of rural domestic sewage reached 55%. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the treatment rate of rural domestic sewage doubled compared with the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan".
Relevant officials from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) stated that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is necessary to take carbon peaking and carbon neutrality as the traction, coordinate industrial structure adjustment, pollution control, ecological protection, and climate change response, synergistically promote carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth, and strive to promote new and major progress in the construction of a beautiful China.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on January 15th (Reporter Wang Hao (王浩)): This reporter learned from China South-to-North Water Diversion Group Co., Ltd. that on January 15th, the Tai'erzhuang Pumping Station (台儿庄泵站) located in Zaozhuang City (枣庄市), Shandong Province (山东省), was put into operation, and the full-line water transfer work for the 2025-2026 period of the first phase of the South-to-North Water Diversion East Route Project was officially launched. According to the water volume dispatch plan issued by the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部), during the 2025-2026 period, the first phase of the South-to-North Water Diversion East Route Project plans to increase the net water supply to the water receiving area by 1.638 billion cubic meters, setting a new historical record, of which Jiangsu (江苏), Anhui (安徽), and Shandong (山东) will increase their net water supply by 662 million cubic meters, 46 million cubic meters, and 930 million cubic meters respectively; the Su-Lu inter-provincial Tai'erzhuang Pumping Station (苏鲁省际台儿庄泵站) plans to transfer 1.321 billion cubic meters of water to Shandong Province (山东省).
Since the official commissioning of the first phase of the South-to-North Water Diversion East Route Project, it has coordinated and optimized the use of local water, Huai River (淮河) water, and Yangtze River (长江) water, successfully completed 12 annual water transfer tasks, with a cumulative pumping volume of 52.9 billion cubic meters from the Yangtze River, of which 8.09 billion cubic meters were transferred to Shandong Province (山东省), and the North Extension Project supplied more than 800 million cubic meters of water to Hebei (河北) and Tianjin (天津), providing sufficient water source guarantee for the high-quality economic and social development of the water receiving areas along the route, and promoting the continuous improvement of the regional water ecological environment.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 丁 磊摄影报道
In the cold winter season, despite the temperature in Moyu County (墨玉县), Hotan Prefecture (和田地区), Xinjiang (新疆), on the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) dropping below zero degrees Celsius, a surge of enthusiasm for desertification control is sweeping through the area.
Dozens of bulldozers are roaring, building sand barriers and leveling sand dunes. Local farmers are busy harvesting and processing reeds, laying grass squares, and the winter desertification control project is advancing efficiently.
Since the comprehensive closure of the ecological barrier around the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) in November 2024, Xinjiang (新疆) has systematically promoted desertification prevention and control, continuously consolidating the ecological security defense line in southern Xinjiang (南疆). At the same time, farmers have come to the front line of desertification control. "Desertification control during the agricultural off-season and farming during the agricultural busy season" allows them to obtain a stable income at their doorstep.
Return to TopBeijing (北京), January 15th (Jiang Xuehong (蒋雪鸿), reporter of this newspaper) Meteorological monitoring shows that on the 15th of January, light snow or sleet appeared in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Liaoning (辽宁), Jilin (吉林) and other places.
The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that from the night of the 17th to the 21st, China (我国) will experience a wide range of rain and snow weather. Temperatures will decrease in Xinjiang (新疆), the Northwest region, and the central and eastern regions. There will be strong winds in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River (长江) and areas north of it. Rain and snow weather will occur in the eastern part of the Northwest region, North China (华北) to the Jiangnan (江南) region, with freezing rain in some areas.
The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) has issued a forecast of the cold wave's impact process: on the 17th, it will affect the central and northern parts of Xinjiang (新疆), the central and western parts of Gansu (甘肃), and the western part of Inner Mongolia (内蒙古); on the 18th, it will affect the eastern part of the Northwest region, the central part of Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), and the North China (华北) region; on the 19th, it will affect the central and eastern regions; from the 20th to the 21st, it will affect Guizhou (贵州) and South China (华南) and other places. On the morning of the 21st, the zero-degree Celsius line of minimum temperature will move southward to the area from Guizhou (贵州) to the southern part of Jiangnan (江南).
The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that there will be moderate to heavy snow or sleet in the southeastern part of the Northwest region, the southern part of North China (华北), the Huanghuai (黄淮) region, the Jianghan (江汉) region, the western part of the Jianghuai (江淮) region, and the northern part of the Jiangnan (江南) region. Among them, there will be blizzards in some areas of southern Shaanxi (陕西), southern Shanxi (山西), western and southern Henan (河南), Shandong (山东), central and western Hubei (湖北), Anhui (安徽), and northern Hunan (湖南). The cumulative snowfall in the above areas will be 3 mm to 8 mm, and the cumulative snowfall in some areas of southern Shaanxi (陕西), western Henan (河南), northwestern and southern Hubei (湖北), and northern Hunan (湖南) will be 12 mm to 15 mm, and may reach more than 20 mm in local areas of the Qinba Mountains (秦巴山区).
"Compared with previous cold wave processes since the beginning of winter, the main feature of this process is the large range of rain and snow." Chen Boyu (陈博宇), chief forecaster of the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台), introduced that due to the cold air moving southward along a more easterly path, the central and eastern regions will experience cooling before significant precipitation occurs. The rain-to-snow process will occur earlier, and the proportion of snowfall duration in areas north of the Jianghan (江汉) region will be relatively high. Freezing rain may occur in the Qinba Mountains (秦巴山区), the Dabie Mountains (大别山区), and eastern Hunan (湖南) and Guizhou (贵州). In addition, low temperatures in the southern region will continue until the 23rd, accompanied by weak rain and snow.
On the 15th, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) and the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局) jointly issued an early warning for frost damage to winter wheat and rapeseed. Experts suggest that before the arrival of cold air, winter wheat areas in the north should carry out micro-sprinkler irrigation based on local conditions, seedling conditions, and soil moisture to regulate temperature with water and reduce the risk of frost damage. Rapeseed producing areas in the south should take measures such as covering, earthing up, and spraying regulators to reduce the impact of low temperatures.
Return to TopAccording to a report from the People's Daily (本报) Beijing (北京) on January 15th, reporter Chang Qin (常钦) learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) on the 15th that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, a total of 3.35 million mu of historical abandoned mines across the country were restored and治理, exceeding the "14th Five-Year Plan" target of 2.8 million mu by 19.6%, achieving good ecological, economic, and social benefits.
In 2021, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) organized a national survey of historical abandoned mines, initially identifying over 6.3 million mu of historical abandoned mines urgently needing restoration and治理. Based on this, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) consulted with the Ministry of Finance (财政部) to compile and issue the "14th Five-Year Plan for Ecological Restoration of Historical Abandoned Mines" (hereinafter referred to as the "Action Plan"), guiding various regions to scientifically deploy and implement ecological restoration of historical abandoned mines.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, various provinces implemented the "Action Plan," established comprehensive coordination mechanisms at the provincial level, and promulgated local regulations and management systems for mine ecological restoration; adopted a combination of natural restoration and artificial restoration, explored market-oriented operations, utilization-based restoration, and comprehensive治理; actively summarized and promoted advanced experiences, practical technologies, and restoration models for mine ecological restoration in their respective regions, creating a good atmosphere of co-governance and shared benefits.
Over the past 5 years, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部), in coordination with the Ministry of Finance (财政部), has deployed and implemented 68 demonstration projects for ecological restoration of historical abandoned mines in important river basins such as the Yangtze River (长江) and Yellow River (黄河), as well as key areas such as the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) and the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project ("三北”工程区). Through demonstration and leadership, it has effectively promoted the formation of an ecological restoration model of "central guidance + local implementation + social participation" for ecological restoration of historical abandoned mines in various regions. According to statistics, through the implementation of demonstration projects, more than 18,000 abandoned mines have been restored nationwide, nearly 7,000 geological safety hazards have been eliminated, more than 250,000 mu of slopes and mining pits have been治理, approximately 26,000 mu of new cultivated land and garden land have been added, and more than 150,000 mu of new forest, grassland, and wetland areas have been added, effectively improving the ecological and living environment of mining areas and enhancing the utilization value of land damaged and abandoned by mining.
In the next step, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) will strengthen the supervision of ecological restoration of production mines, curb incremental increases, and steadily carry out ecological restoration of historical abandoned mines. The Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) will adhere to planning guidance, and on the basis of completing the national survey of mining-damaged land conditions, scientifically compile the "15th Five-Year Plan" for ecological restoration of historical abandoned mines, guiding various regions to adhere to adapting measures to local conditions and determining治理 based on use, and promoting the "zeroing" of historical abandoned mines in areas with suitable conditions.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on January 15th (Reporter Kou Jiangze (寇江泽)) - Recently, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部), together with the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部), the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房和城乡建设部) and other departments, released 12 methodologies in the fields of oil and gas field recovery and utilization, silt dam carbon sinks, salt marsh and seagrass bed vegetation restoration, agricultural waste resource utilization, new energy utilization, energy conservation and efficiency improvement, and sulfur hexafluoride emission reduction. The national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market has entered a new stage of rapid development.
Expanding the support areas of the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market is an important measure to encourage a wider range of industries and enterprises to reduce emissions independently. The relevant person in charge of the Department of Climate Change of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部应对气候变化司) stated that since the launch of the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market in January 2024, the market has achieved a smooth start and orderly operation, and its role in promoting carbon reduction and increasing sinks, and guiding green investment has initially emerged.
"The market has built a solid foundation of 'management system - technical methods - infrastructure', clarifying the entire process rules for project and emission reduction registration, trading, and settlement," the person in charge introduced. More than 140 projects in areas such as grid-connected offshore wind power generation, grid-connected solar thermal power generation, afforestation carbon sinks, and mangrove creation have been publicized, and registered projects are expected to achieve voluntary greenhouse gas emission reductions of approximately 125 million tons in the future.
As the main basis for guiding the design, implementation, validation, emission reduction accounting, and verification of voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects, the methodology for voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects clarifies the applicable conditions, accounting period, emission reduction accounting methods, monitoring methods, and key points of validation and verification for various types of projects. Project owners should develop and review voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects and emission reductions in accordance with the methodology requirements. After being reviewed and registered by validation and verification institutions and registration institutions, they can be sold on the market and obtain corresponding emission reduction contribution benefits.
The relevant person in charge of the Department of Climate Change of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部应对气候变化司) stated that they will promote the high-quality implementation of methodologies, so that companies' emission reduction actions can be effectively transformed into emission reduction revenue, adhere to the use of the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market to encourage more industries to carry out greenhouse gas emission reduction actions, continuously improve the voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading mechanism, and strive to build a national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market that is honest, transparent, unified in methods, widely participated, and in line with international standards, injecting new impetus and shaping new advantages for the development of green and low-carbon industries.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Building a global ecological civilization requires countries to work together to jointly promote green, low-carbon, and sustainable development." Building a global ecological civilization is an important component of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization. Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization proposes building a global ecological civilization, clarifying that humanity has experienced primitive civilization, agricultural civilization, and industrial civilization, and that ecological civilization is a product of the development of industrial civilization to a certain stage. It is a new requirement for achieving harmonious development between humans and nature, and profoundly reveals the key significance of ecological civilization for transcending industrial civilization and developing new forms of human civilization.
Building a global ecological civilization is conducive to China anchoring its direction of high-quality development, achieving harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and contributing Chinese wisdom to addressing the sustainable development challenges faced by humanity after the Industrial Revolution. The "Suggestions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China 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 made strategic deployments for "accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development and building a beautiful China," adding new vitality to the construction of a global ecological civilization. We must deeply understand the global significance of building a global ecological civilization from the historical height of the evolution of human civilization forms, take Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization as a guide, and write a new chapter in jointly seeking the path of global ecological civilization construction.
An Important Achievement in the Evolution of Human Civilization Development
Building a global ecological civilization originates from General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) in-depth practical exploration and scientific theoretical thinking on the issue of human sustainable development. The Industrial Revolution brought about a leap in productivity and changes in production relations, realizing large-scale production and consumption of material wealth. After humanity entered the era of industrial civilization, developed countries took the lead in realizing their own modernization through the development of industrial civilization. However, this modernization model based on traditional industrial civilization can only meet the high consumption needs of a few developed countries and cannot achieve the sustainable development of all mankind.
Traditional industrial civilization sacrifices the ecological environment in exchange for economic growth, endlessly demanding from nature and even destroying nature, and various ecological and environmental problems arise accordingly. Faced with this situation, developed countries generally adopt the "pollute first, treat later" model, formulating strict environmental protection policies in the later stages of development, while transferring high-consumption, high-pollution, and high-carbon-emission industries to developing countries. For developed countries, although industrial transfer objectively improves the environmental quality of their own countries, economic production and social life still rely on the plunder of the environment and resources, and the development mode has not undergone fundamental changes. If the vast number of developing countries pursue their own modernization through this development mode that relies on high consumption and high pollution to achieve high consumption, a global resource and environmental crisis will be inevitable. Currently, various ecological and environmental problems, including climate change, environmental pollution, and declining levels of biodiversity, are emerging one after another, threatening human survival and development. This is precisely the consequence of the modernization model based on traditional industrial civilization. This modernization model has significant dilemmas: traditional industrial civilization has realized the large-scale production and consumption of material wealth, allowing a few countries to take the lead in modernization; but once it is promoted to the world, it will bring about global resource shortages, environmental degradation, and even ultimately interrupt the process of human modernization, causing the decline of civilization.
When the ecology thrives, civilization thrives; when the ecology declines, civilization declines. Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization stands at the height of the sustainable development of the Chinese nation and mankind, connecting theory and practice, connecting history and reality, connecting international and domestic, and clarifying that "we cannot follow the old path of the United States and Europe in building a modern country," "to achieve sustainable development, we must focus on ecological civilization construction," and "the international community must jointly seek the path of global ecological civilization construction and adhere to the path of green, low-carbon, circular, and sustainable development." Since the founding of New China, especially since the reform and opening up, China has created unprecedented development miracles in human history, and at the same time has gradually realized that traditional industrial civilization inherently creates a tense relationship between economic and social development and ecological and environmental protection. Rapid industrialization has brought increasingly severe ecological and environmental problems such as air pollution, soil erosion, resource depletion, and desertification, requiring us to coordinate economic and social development and ecological and environmental protection, and achieve the dialectical unity of the two and the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature. Building a global ecological civilization is precisely the crystallization of China's arduous exploration of a sustainable modernization path. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has placed ecological civilization construction in a prominent position in the overall work, promoting historical, transformative, and comprehensive changes in ecological civilization construction from theory to practice, and accelerating the modernization of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, fully demonstrating the power of truth and the great power of practice of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization.
From the grand history of the evolution of human civilization, Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization proposes building a global ecological civilization, which is not only a product of the development of industrial civilization to a certain stage, but also a transcendence of industrial civilization. It is a more advanced form of human civilization compared to industrial civilization and has important theoretical and practical significance for human sustainable development. Building a global ecological civilization is not simply about attaching importance to ecological and environmental protection, but rather jumping out of the outdated framework of traditional industrial civilization for addressing ecological and environmental problems, not taking the old path of "pollute first, treat later," but rather starting from the height of humans and nature being a community of life, taking the carrying capacity of resources and the environment as the premise and foundation for development, promoting the sustainable development of mankind with green development, circular development, and low-carbon development, and promoting the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature. Building a global ecological civilization is not for the purpose of allowing only a few people in a few countries to exclusively enjoy the affluent life brought about by modernization, but rather to seek common prosperity and sustainable development for all mankind. It contains profound reflections on basic questions about development, such as why to develop, what to develop, and how to develop, and is a profound transformation of human development logic and development methods compared to traditional industrial civilization. The contradictory and conflicting relationship between economic and social development and ecological and environmental protection under the traditional modernization model is thus transformed into a dialectical unity relationship of mutual promotion. Building a global ecological civilization provides a new modernization choice for countries around the world, especially the vast number of developing countries eager to accelerate modernization, and represents the direction of human civilization development.
Providing Solutions to Global Challenges and Problems
Building a global ecological civilization is a key measure to break through the inherent limitations of traditional industrial civilization and provides a systematic solution for achieving human sustainable development. Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization proposes building a global ecological civilization, providing solutions at both the conceptual and technical levels for properly addressing the global challenges and problems facing human development. It has broad international influence, appeal, and shaping power, and is increasingly becoming an international consensus.
Providing fundamentally significant solutions for reconstructing the relationship between humans and nature. The reason why many global problems have not been resolved for a long time is largely due to the inherent limitations of the traditional modernization model. Traditional industrial civilization adheres to anthropocentrism, regards nature as an object to be conquered and transformed, and regards the ecological environment as a place to extract resources and discharge waste. It takes the appreciation of capital and the maximization of profits as the driving force for economic growth, and the prevalence of over-consumption consumerism inevitably leads to ecological and environmental damage. Building a global ecological civilization advocates that humans and nature are a community of life, adheres to respecting nature, conforming to nature, and protecting nature, limits human activities to the extent that the ecological environment can bear, forms green and low-carbon production methods and lifestyles, realizes the coexistence of humans and nature, and continuously meets the people's needs for a better life. The development of traditional industrial civilization comes at the cost of overdrawing and damaging the ecological environment, and limited resources cannot meet the consumption needs of everyone, inevitably leading to contradictions and conflicts between countries, between contemporary people and future generations, and between economic development and environmental protection due to competition for resources. Building a global ecological civilization transforms the above three pairs of relationships from opposition to win-win. Building a global ecological civilization expands the convergence of interests of various countries in promoting green development, opens up a broader space for the relationship between countries to get rid of the old logic of zero-sum games and winner-take-all, and achieve inclusive development for the benefit of all, and also allows the needs of contemporary people and future generations to be met, and enables economic development to find new directions, breakthroughs, and sources of motivation for transformation, upgrading, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement in the process of protecting the environment.
Drawing a promising solution for driving the transformation of development methods. Building a global ecological civilization has a positive effect on solving many global problems such as global environmental governance, achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, promoting the modernization of the Global South, and maintaining world peace and security. In terms of global environmental governance, building a global ecological civilization requires all countries to follow the path of green development, guide countries to explore and share the huge opportunities bred in green development, and promote the underlying logic of global environmental governance from responsibility sharing to opportunity sharing, and continuously enhance the internal driving force for countries to cooperate in strengthening global environmental governance. In terms of achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations "2025 Sustainable Development Goals Report" shows that only 35% of the 169 sub-items of the Sustainable Development Goals are progressing smoothly, nearly half are progressing slowly, and 18% are regressing. The current progress is not enough to achieve all the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. There are still 800 million people in the world living in absolute poverty; billions of people lack safe drinking water and sanitation services; climate change is intensifying; and so on. The occurrence of this situation is not only because some national governments do not pay enough attention and work is insufficient, but also closely related to the failure to explore practical paths for the Sustainable Development Goals. Building a global ecological civilization and realizing the transformation of development methods, so that some conflicting development goals are transformed into mutual promotion, is expected to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a whole. In terms of promoting the modernization of the Global South, the current international division of labor pattern places developed countries at the high end of the value chain and developing countries at the low end of the value chain, making it impossible to achieve common prosperity for all countries. This international division of labor pattern is a product of the inherent limitations of the traditional modernization model. Building a global ecological civilization provides the Global South with the opportunity to achieve leapfrog modernization through green development, which is conducive to promoting an equal and orderly world multi-polarization and an inclusive economic globalization. Building a global ecological civilization means that development methods no longer rely excessively on the large-scale consumption of resources as in the past, which helps to reduce social conflicts caused by resource competition and better maintain world peace and security.
In today's world of intertwined changes and chaos, instability and uncertainty are more prominent. Individual countries deny climate change and other ecological and environmental problems currently facing all mankind, and are reversing the course of history in promoting green development, hindering regional and world sustainable development. Nevertheless, more and more countries and people in the world realize that building a global ecological civilization is the only way for human sustainable development. Building a global ecological civilization injects more stability and positive energy into promoting global development and the transformation of the global governance system, and jointly building a community with a shared future for mankind. It provides a stronger impetus for human development and progress and is an important public product contributed by Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization to the international community.
Effectively Promoting the Construction of a Global Ecological Civilization
Building a global ecological civilization is an important concept that marks Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization moving from China to the world. We must strengthen systematic thinking and dialectical thinking, grasp the main contradictions and the main aspects of contradictions, identify breakthroughs to problems, grasp the focus of work, effectively promote the construction of a global ecological civilization, and continuously demonstrate the power of truth and the great power of practice of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization more widely in the combination of theory and practice and the unity of thought and action, and contribute Chinese wisdom, Chinese solutions, and Chinese strength to promoting human sustainable development, and fully demonstrate China's image as a responsible major country as an important participant, contributor, and leader in the construction of a global ecological civilization.
Constructing China's independent ecological civilization knowledge system and injecting ideological impetus into the construction of a global ecological civilization. Countries around the world, especially the Global South, which accounts for the vast majority of the world's population, have an urgent need for knowledge on how to achieve their own modernization in a green and low-carbon way. The development experience of "polluting first, treating later" in a few developed countries cannot provide useful lessons for the Global South. China's ecological civilization construction has achieved world-renowned achievements, achieving harmonious coexistence between humans and nature through green development, and embarking on a Chinese-style modernization path. Its theory and practice have unique value for building a global ecological civilization and solving major problems in global green transformation. Currently, many developing countries hope to learn from China's development experience, but they often stay on the surface and fail to go deep. This is closely related to the fact that the international dissemination of China's ecological civilization construction theory and practice needs to be strengthened, and the ideological power and spiritual power behind the beautiful China story are not fully demonstrated. This requires us to summarize China's experience with Chinese principles, elevate China's experience to Chinese theory, strengthen the systematic research and academic interpretation of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization, promote the construction of China's independent ecological civilization knowledge system, and create new concepts, new categories, and new expressions that integrate Chinese and foreign cultures around the core meaning, spiritual essence, rich connotation, and practical requirements of building a global ecological civilization. From a theoretical perspective, it profoundly reveals the major differences between building a global ecological civilization and simple environmentalism in terms of philosophical foundation, internal logic, development methods, and policy effects, comprehensively promotes the international dissemination of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization, demonstrates its original contributions and principle-based achievements, and continuously constructs and leads the global green development discourse system.
Reforming and improving global environmental governance and actively promoting global green development. Building a global ecological civilization requires the international community to work together, strengthen global environmental governance, reform and improve the global environmental governance system, and better gather global green development synergy. The current global environmental governance system still has some problems that are not adapted to and uncoordinated with the construction of a global ecological civilization. For example, a few developed countries monopolize global environmental governance, and multilateral governance mechanisms are marginalized or selectively used to maintain the interests of a few developed countries; the weight of the Global South in the international pattern continues to increase, but the voice and representation of the vast number of developing countries have not increased accordingly, and the global environmental governance system cannot better reflect the interests of most countries. We must practice true multilateralism, safeguard international fairness and justice, build a more just and reasonable global environmental governance system, promote the sharing of responsibilities and interests among countries, and effectively improve governance effectiveness. On this basis, we must also use more pragmatic measures for green development to help countries transform their development methods and transform green development goals into practical actions. Give full play to the important role of the global environmental governance system, promote international cooperation in green development, implement the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, promote developed countries to provide assistance and support to developing countries in green and low-carbon transformation, enable the free flow of high-quality green technologies and products, so that the vast number of developing countries can also use them, afford them, and use them well, and create more development opportunities and space for developing countries. In this regard, China has made important contributions to the global green and low-carbon transformation by building closer green development partnerships and strengthening international cooperation in areas such as green infrastructure, green energy, green transportation, and green finance.
There is only one Earth for mankind. To build a global ecological civilization, we must protect the Earth, the home on which mankind depends for survival, jointly build a clean and beautiful world, and promote sustainable development. Chinese-style modernization is the modernization of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and green development is the distinctive background color of Chinese-style modernization. The steady and long-term progress of Chinese-style modernization is itself an important achievement in the construction of a global ecological civilization and also provides important opportunities for other countries in the world to achieve green development. On the new journey, we must combine the in-depth study and implementation of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization with the in-depth study and implementation of the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, take the construction of a beautiful China as the overall command, coordinate the promotion of carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth, continuously expand the Chinese-style modernization path of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and continuously inject strong impetus into the construction of a global ecological civilization with China's green development.
(The author is a researcher at the Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院).)
By: 陈方芳
"With firewood, rice, oil, salt, three meals a day, and four seasons, every 'small family' is full of vitality, and the 'big family' of China is thriving." This passage from President Xi Jinping's (习近平) New Year's message in 2026 clearly states the profound truth that the future and destiny of the "small family" and the "big family" are closely linked. Only when thousands of households are doing well can the country and the nation be well. The family is the cell of society. The vitality of the "small family" embodies the people's yearning for a better life and is a concrete expression of people's well-being. The thriving of the "big family" carries the glorious mission of national rejuvenation and is a solid support for the lights of thousands of homes. The integration of "small family" and "big family," with shared destiny, depicts the most vivid and distinctive value foundation of Chinese-style modernization.
The cultural genes and governance practices of the interconnectedness of family and country confirm the path of symbiosis and common prosperity between the "small family" and the "big family." From a historical perspective, the traditional wisdom of "cultivating oneself, regulating the family, governing the state, and bringing peace to all under heaven" closely links family harmony with national governance, forming the Chinese nation's unique sense of family and country. From a practical perspective, places with efficient governance invariably find the convergence point between the needs of the "small family" and the development of the "big family." For example, Gulou District (鼓楼区) in Fuzhou (福州) moved mediation rooms to communities and embedded judicial services into the "nerve endings" of society, consolidating the harmonious foundation of society by properly handling the affairs of individual "small families." Pidu District (郫都区) in Chengdu (成都) promoted the resolution of neighborhood disputes "without leaving the community" through digital empowerment of grassroots governance, allowing the masses to feel the warmth of governance in subtle ways. These practices prove that only by properly handling the firewood, rice, oil, salt, clothing, food, housing, and transportation of the "small family" can we gather tremendous strength to handle the affairs of the "big family" well, allowing people's livelihood matters to reflect the feelings of family and country, and making national affairs imbued with the warmth of people's livelihood.
"The foundation of all under heaven lies in the state, the foundation of the state lies in the family, and the foundation of the family lies in the individual." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) footsteps have spanned the north and south of the country, observing public sentiment, listening to public voices, asking about warmth and cold, paying attention to the happiness and well-being of the "small family," and emphasizing that "family affairs, state affairs, and world affairs, making people live a happy life is the top priority." To promote the vitality of the "small family" and the thriving of the "big family," we must always adhere to the people-centered development philosophy, treat the urgent needs and anxieties of the "small family" as major affairs of the "big family," integrate the warmth of people's livelihood into the speed of development, enhance the warmth of people's livelihood with the speed of development, and handle practical matters related to housing, education, healthcare, elderly care, and environmental protection in the work of promoting urban renewal, comprehensive rural revitalization, and developing new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, so that development results can benefit thousands of households more and more equitably.
Whether the affairs of the "small family" are handled to the satisfaction of the masses best tests the effectiveness of grassroots governance. Only by continuously empowering grassroots governance and promoting the downward flow of high-quality service resources can we enable the masses to solve problems and resolve conflicts "at their doorstep," making the community truly a warm harbor for the "small family." The spiritual outlook of the "small family" reflects the spiritual outlook of the "big family." Only by continuously promoting the positive interaction between family style construction and social governance, and nurturing a good social atmosphere with a good family style, can we allow the "small family" to demonstrate an energetic spirit and provide spiritual nourishment for the development of the "big family."
Promoting the vitality of the "small family" and the thriving of the "big family" cannot be separated from the guarantee of a sound system and mechanism. At the policy design level, we must put in enough embroidery effort, continuously promote the precise alignment of the "small family" demand list with the "big family" development plan, fully and realistically reflect the common needs of the masses in the development plan, and make people-benefiting policies more in line with the actual situation of people's livelihood. At the assessment and evaluation level, we should incorporate the progress of people's livelihood improvement, the happiness index of the masses, and the harmony of the community into the cadre assessment system, so that cadres who pay attention to the needs of the "small family" and deeply cultivate people's livelihood services are recognized and encouraged. At the resource allocation level, we should increase investment in grassroots governance, people's livelihood services, family style construction, and other work, improve community service centers, elderly care stations, and mediation rooms for resolving conflicts, and provide solid support for the happiness of the "small family" and the development of the "big family."
"Dreaming of mountains and seas, one does not feel the distance; the road ahead is long, stride forward." On the journey of advancing the great cause of national rejuvenation, we must not only use the thriving of the "big family" to shelter the "small family" from wind and rain and create a more solid foundation for family happiness, but also use the vitality of the "small family" to gather strength for the "big family," allowing the beautiful aspirations of each family to become an inexhaustible driving force for promoting high-quality development, carefully cherishing the happy expectations of each family, vigorously promoting the development and progress of the country, and allowing people's livelihood happiness and national rejuvenation to mutually achieve and thrive endlessly.
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Young cadres are a vital force in the development of the cause of the Party and the country, and successors to the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "To realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and to adhere to and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics, the key lies in the Party, the key lies in people, and ultimately in cultivating and creating reliable successors generation after generation." The communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection emphasized "profoundly grasping the higher requirements for encouraging responsibility and action to achieve the goals and tasks of the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, and unswervingly promoting Party members and cadres to start businesses in compliance with rules and disciplines," "strengthening comprehensive management, and making good use of the integrated approach of not daring to be corrupt, not being able to be corrupt, and not wanting to be corrupt," and "focusing on investigating and dealing with corruption among the 'key few' and young cadres." To promote young cadres to truly learn, truly understand, truly believe in, and truly use General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thoughts on Party building and the Party's self-revolution, to make the requirements of integrity in government deeply rooted in their minds and actions, and to prevent corruption among young cadres, is an important part of deeply promoting the building of Party conduct and integrity and the anti-corruption struggle, and also an important part of cultivating young cadres. The "Suggestions" adopted at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party emphasized combining strict management with deep love, and combining incentives with constraints, to stimulate the internal motivation and overall vitality of the cadre team. To cultivate young cadres, we must deeply study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions and the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments, always adhere to "grasping both hands," grasping strict management with one hand and deep love with the other, grasping incentives with one hand and constraints with the other, and creating a batch of young cadres who are loyal to the Party, dare to take responsibility, and are honest and upright.
Young cadres have a strong sense of career, are energetic, have active thinking, have a systematic knowledge structure, are courageous in innovation, dare to break the rules, and are willing to try new concepts, new technologies, and new methods to solve problems. They are the vanguard of starting businesses, and the pioneers in tackling tough problems. But it must also be seen that, due to their lack of experience, facing external risks and the hunting of temptations, some young cadres may lose the bottom line of resisting corruption and preventing degeneration due to unstable ideals and beliefs, and insufficient Party spirit training, resulting in serious consequences of violating discipline and the law; their understanding of the relationship between wanting to do things, being able to do things, accomplishing things, and not having accidents is not deep enough, and they are prone to pessimistic emotions and negative attitudes due to temporary setbacks, resulting in a decline in motivation and vitality. The growth of young cadres is not a "sprint" that can be achieved overnight, but more like a "marathon" that requires sufficient endurance and confidence. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Cadre management is a science, and we must dare to grasp and manage well, implement precise policies, and reflect the strength of the organization; it is also an art, and we must support and encourage, care and tolerate, and reflect the warmth of the organization." To cultivate young cadres, maintaining the strength of strict management and constraints and the warmth of deep love and encouragement are both indispensable. Strict constraints without warmth are not conducive to cultivating the fighting spirit and development resilience of young cadres; deep love and encouragement without strength are not conducive to cultivating the political ability and sense of responsibility of young cadres. Grasping both hands and ensuring that both hands are strong is the only way to truly lead young cadres to run the historical relay race with full confidence.
Our Party has always attached great importance to the cultivation of young cadres and has accumulated valuable experience. Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) once pointed out: "In the great struggle of the Chinese people, many activists have emerged and are continuing to emerge. Our responsibility lies in organizing them, cultivating them, cherishing them, and being good at using them." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), proceeding from the overall situation of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, has made a series of important expositions on why to cultivate young cadres, what kind of young cadres to cultivate, and how to cultivate young cadres, which have pointed out the direction and provided fundamental guidance for cultivating young cadres. Various regions and departments have delivered a large number of outstanding young cadres to their respective regions and departments who have repeatedly made achievements in their positions through various precise cultivation models such as the "Blue-Green Project" and the "Rooting and Seedling Cultivation" plan. At a new historical starting point, to cultivate young cadres, we need to adhere to "grasping both hands" and constantly stimulate their internal motivation and overall vitality.
Firm ideals and beliefs and reverence for Party discipline and state laws are the foundation for young cadres to establish themselves. For young cadres to take over the baton, the most important thing is to take over the baton of striving for the great ideal of communism and the common ideal of socialism with Chinese characteristics. We must unremittingly strengthen the education of ideals and beliefs for young cadres, so that young cadres can deeply understand and always remember the Party's original aspiration and mission, and internalize it into firm political consciousness, ideological consciousness, and action consciousness. At the same time, we must strengthen the education of Party discipline and state laws for young cadres, so that they strictly demand themselves, are cautious about the power in their hands, and truly ensure that power is used for the people, affection is tied to the people, and benefits are sought for the people. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Good cadres are selected, but they are also managed. Strict management is deep love, and it is truly responsible for cadres." One of the important ways for Party organizations at all levels to be responsible for young cadres is to clarify the boundaries of their words and deeds with Party discipline and state laws. On the one hand, we should urge young cadres to carry out regular study of Party regulations and national laws, and protect the careers and lives of young cadres with strict discipline and laws; on the other hand, we should weave a dense network of rules of Party discipline and state laws, refine the specific requirements of political discipline and political rules, and create a good environment for the healthy growth of young cadres.
While strict management and constraints are forceful, deep love and encouragement are warm, which can encourage young cadres to dare to take steps and boldly try in their work, and release the overall vitality of young cadres. We must adhere to the correct orientation of employing people, put political standards first, emphasize practical work and performance, and form a virtuous mechanism in which the capable are promoted, the excellent are rewarded, the mediocre are demoted, and the inferior are eliminated, and guide young cadres to actively forge ahead in compliance with rules and disciplines. We must continuously improve the incentive and protection mechanism for taking responsibility and acting, refine and implement the "three distinctions," objectively and fairly treat the mistakes and errors of young cadres in starting businesses, distinguish whether the purpose is "for the public" or "for private," distinguish whether the attitude is "intentional" or "negligent," and dispel the worries of young cadres. If young cadres encounter false accusations and untrue reports in their reform and innovation, the Party organization should promptly investigate, quickly clarify, and seriously deal with them, and clearly support and encourage young cadres who take responsibility and act. We must improve the care and concern mechanism, care for young cadres politically, ideologically, in life, and psychologically, so that they can feel the warmth and strength of the organization, and fully stimulate the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of young cadres.
(The author is the Executive Dean of the Research Institute of Discipline Inspection and Supervision of Southeast University)
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In the early morning, in the government affairs service hall, cross-regional business is easily handled; in the office, the company's financial staff clicks the confirmation button, and the information is synchronized in the background; in the laboratory, new rules are called, and the pace of new technology research and development is accelerated...
On the first working day of 2026, countless subtle sounds are constantly superimposed and played in the city, pushing the new year forward.
On January 4, Shanghai held the Optimizing Business Environment Conference for the 9th consecutive year and simultaneously released the 2026 Action Plan for Optimizing the Business Environment. It has been held every year for 9 years, and the plan is updated every year, from "breakthroughs on points" to "systematic reform."
The focus of reform is becoming clearer. From benchmarking World Bank indicators, reducing processes and materials, to promoting rule coordination guided by corporate feelings, and then to incorporating the government, enterprises, and society into the same operating system, the business environment is being transformed from policy arrangements into an institutional foundation that supports the efficient operation of the city. Shanghai is stimulating vitality with a market-oriented business environment, escorting development with a rule-of-law business environment, and integrating the world with an international business environment, continuously building a world-class business environment and serving high-quality development.
From "solving a problem" to "solving a class of problems"
The changes in the business environment first appeared in front of the government service window. Fewer materials are submitted, and the processing time is shorter, which is the most direct feeling of enterprises. The implementation of "One License for One Industry" and "One Network for All Matters" has taken effect, and a number of long-standing problems have been dismantled one by one.
In recent years, changes have begun to occur outside the window.
In the daily operation of enterprises, a seemingly ordinary name change often means a series of chain operations. However, last year, the process of a company name change of Shanghai Nuo Aike Instrument Co., Ltd. (上海诺艾克仪器仪表有限公司) was different from the past. Li Jing (李静), the financial director, logged into the "Shanghai Enterprise Registration Online" system at the Jing'an District Administrative Service Center (静安区行政服务中心), submitted information, and clicked to confirm, and the relevant data was synchronously shared with multiple departments. Tax, social security, and provident fund accounts were automatically updated, and the whole process took less than 10 minutes.
In the Hongqiao Lingkong Economic Park (虹桥临空经济园区), each enterprise is equipped with a special administrator. If the enterprise reflects traffic congestion during the morning and evening peak hours, the special administrator will connect with the traffic police and the street; if the enterprise proposes insufficient supporting facilities, the special administrator will coordinate multiple departments to jointly promote it. Sun Yin (孙胤), secretary of the Party Committee of the Park, introduced that the special administrator system can concentrate scattered problems into the same entry for processing. What companies see is a holistic system that can continuously respond to problems.
The regulatory approach is also changing. In the past, what companies worried most about was multiple and repeated inspections. Nowadays, with the implementation of the "Inspection Code" and other systems, enterprise-related inspections are recorded and traceable, and inspection items and frequencies are gradually incorporated into unified management.
From the compression of processes in front of the window to the coordinated operation of the background system, from the initial launch of reform measures such as "One Network for All Matters" and "Maximum One Visit" to the present involving market competition, rights protection, industrial support and other fields, the changes in Shanghai's business environment are moving from "solving a problem" to "solving a class of problems," and then to "systematically planning the overall situation."
Upgrading a new round of construction with the concept of "Big Business Environment"
The latest World Bank survey data of 119 economies shows that Shanghai has reached the global optimal level in 22 business environment assessment points.
Whether the rules are clear directly affects whether new technologies dare to be implemented. In Jinqiao (金桥), an unmanned test vehicle drives through an intersection, and real-time data is synchronously presented on the regulatory platform. Around this scenario, Pudong (浦东) has formulated innovative application regulations for unmanned equipment, replacing the traditional regulatory concept of "vehicles" with "equipment," reserving institutional space for new technologies such as unmanned driving.
Innovative achievements also need to be protected. In Shanghai, an infringement that lasted for 6 years was finally terminated according to law. Counterfeit companies illegally profited 1.1 billion yuan by long-term counterfeiting of LEGO toys. The case was finally held criminally liable in Shanghai and assumed corresponding civil compensation. During the same period, Shanghai established a municipal-level coordination mechanism for foreign-related intellectual property protection to reduce the cost of cross-regional rights protection for enterprises.
These front-line feelings are being institutionalized in response. The Action Plan for Optimizing the Business Environment released in 2026 clearly puts forward the concept of "Big Business Environment," focusing on four sectors: government services, market competition, industrial ecology, and social co-governance, directly addressing the pain points and blockages of enterprise development.
A clear orientation of the new version of the plan is to transform the past "special affairs handled specially" into institutional arrangements that can be enjoyed by both large and small enterprises. Majasen (马贾森), a young entrepreneur from Uzbekistan, has a deep understanding of this change. He founded a number of companies in Shanghai spanning logistics, law, and trade, and led a group of Central Asian small and medium-sized enterprises to take root in Shanghai and share the development opportunities of the Chinese market.
The temperature of the city is also important. The optimization of the approval of external stalls makes the night economy more active. Tang Shifen (汤世芬), Secretary of the Party Committee of the Shanghai Museum (上海博物馆), said: "Cultural nourishment builds a first-class business environment for Shanghai that is both high and warm, and can attract investment and retain talents."
Promoting high-level opening up through institutionalized channels
In the field of biomedicine, Shanghai Customs (上海海关) is exploring a regulatory plan for the re-export of CAR-T cell commercial products after import processing. A bag of blood samples from a lymphoma patient was transported from Hong Kong to Shanghai. It took only 4 hours from the plane landing to declaration, inspection, and release, and then entered the cell factory of Fosun Kerry (Shanghai) (复星凯瑞（上海）) for preparation and re-transfusion into the patient. High-risk, high-tech industrial chains need to operate stably under established rules. If the system stands firm, the industry can go far.
The further the industry goes, the higher the requirements for the business environment. In the field of new energy and high-end manufacturing, Shanghai is exploring the establishment of a coordination mechanism for "Green Electricity to Shanghai" around the energy needs of enterprises, and clearly includes the power sector in the list of business environment construction tasks. This means that when planning production capacity and laying out projects, enterprises no longer have to repeatedly coordinate energy factors, but can obtain stable expectations through institutionalized channels. The business environment plays an increasingly important role.
At the end of 2024, the Shanghai International Reinsurance Registration and Trading Center (上海国际再保险登记交易中心) was put into use in Lingang (临港). Trading seats, unified registration, and special network processing enable global reinsurance business to achieve "same-screen dialogue." Xue Fei (薛菲), General Manager of AXA Global Reinsurance (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (安盛环球再保险（上海）有限公司), said: "Shanghai is a huge market and an efficient market, and we are willing to put more business here."
Also at the institutional level, the Shanghai Futures Exchange's (上海期货交易所) natural rubber and 20-gauge rubber futures have been used by companies in many countries as a reference for trade pricing. From rubber plantations in Southeast Asia to tire factories in Europe, "Shanghai prices" are becoming an important anchor for the industrial chain. Behind the pricing power is the credibility of rules and systems.
In July last year, the State Council copied and promoted 77 pilot measures of the Shanghai Free Trade Pilot Zone (上海自贸试验区) to the whole country. From "experimental field" to "national version," the value of Shanghai's business environment is providing replicable institutional samples for a higher level of opening up to the outside world.
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"Please film the storage environment of this batch of goods, and then point the camera at the cargo labels." On one end was a cosmetics company, and on the other end was an officer from the Fengxian Customs (奉贤海关) under the Shanghai Customs (上海海关). Through video inspection and real-time dialogue between the two parties, the goods were immediately released.
In July 2025, the nation's first "remote local inspection" operation for cosmetics was launched in the "Oriental Beauty Valley (东方美谷)" in Fengxian District (奉贤区), Shanghai (上海). This marks the first time the customs' "remote local inspection" model has been applied to the cosmetics industry. Not long ago, the customs released eleven measures to support the high-quality development of Shanghai's "Oriental Beauty Valley (东方美谷)" cosmetics industry.
Shanghai's (上海) cosmetics industry chain is characterized by scale, innovation, and internationalization. Among them, the "Oriental Beauty Valley (东方美谷)" gathers more than 1/3 of the city's cosmetics companies, with an industrial scale of over 100 billion yuan.
"For fast-moving consumer goods industries like cosmetics, shipping one day earlier means gaining one more advantage," said Chen Juanling (陈娟玲), General Manager of Public Affairs at JALA Group (自然堂集团).
JALA (自然堂) is a beneficiary of the new measures. "In the past, after cosmetics export declarations, we often had to wait for inspection, which was time-consuming and highly uncertain, directly affecting order fulfillment," said Chen Juanling (陈娟玲). The new policy has greatly improved the convenience and timeliness of inspection.
Based on this, Shanghai Customs (上海海关) also combines the local government's "whitelist" mechanism to implement release after sampling for high-quality beauty companies, further reducing customs clearance time.
Ni Lianshan (倪连山), Deputy Section Chief of the Material Control and Inspection Section of Fengxian Customs (奉贤海关), introduced that "whitelist" companies can implement release after sampling in conjunction with a guarantee of conformity. If any problems are found, they must be recalled immediately, and a "whitelist" exit mechanism will be initiated to ensure that the speed of export release is accelerated while maintaining the safety bottom line.
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Over the past 9 years, Shanghai has continuously strived to create a world-class business environment. Action plans have been iteratively upgraded, implementing more than 1,200 reform measures and delivering impressive results: tens of thousands of active foreign-funded enterprises have taken root in Shanghai (上海); the approval process for starting a business has gone from "running around for a year and a half, getting hundreds of stamps" to now "1 step, 1 day, 0 fees" to receive a paper business license and free physical seals... Tangible changes confirm the effectiveness of business environment optimization. Entering 2026, the new version of the Shanghai (上海) action plan for optimizing the business environment proposes "four major environments" to solve new development problems with more precise reforms.
The government service environment focuses on efficiency revolution, promoting the universalization of efficient services. Special policies such as rapid approval and factor guarantees are gradually being transformed into standard services. For example, putting both enterprise-side and government-side matters into a "package" significantly shortens and reduces the time and learning costs for enterprises to obtain information. Efficient and convenient government services such as "one-stop" integrated services and responsive services will benefit more business entities, including more small and micro enterprises.
The market competition environment focuses on fairness and justice, ensuring the survival space of most enterprises. Market competition is complex and ever-changing, with new situations constantly emerging, such as the emergence of the Internet platform economy. Some enterprises face difficulties in recovering payments and resolving disputes. Ensuring the rights and interests of small and micro enterprises and practitioners, strengthening the construction of a rule-of-law economy and a credit economy, promoting the construction of a unified domestic market, ensuring the profitability and survival space of most enterprises, and "anti-involution" are all realistic demands of the current market.
The industrial ecological environment focuses on system construction, emphasizing friendly adaptation. Improve the supply of various elements for enterprise development, and optimize the industrial ecology in accordance with local conditions. After the industrial ecology is optimized, enterprises can enjoy good business environment services while adding new connotations to Shanghai's (上海) business environment. For example, parks and buildings are two different scenarios, the former focusing on the entire manufacturing chain service, and the latter focusing on research and development plus incubator composite ecology. The new action plan anchors small and micro enterprises, a large and broad service target, and promotes leading enterprises to drive supporting enterprises to empower each other to achieve a win-win situation.
The social co-governance environment reflects humanistic concepts. Vigorously promote the open, innovative, and inclusive urban character, and inherit the commercial civilization of abiding by rules and emphasizing contracts. Encourage leading enterprises and high-quality enterprises to lead business associations, play a bridge role in government-enterprise communication, and accurately reflect enterprise demands. Improve the soft environment with humanistic development, enrich life needs outside of 8 hours, such as holding international exhibitions, musicals, concerts, and developing the night economy. The humanistic environment is also a business environment, continuously improving the supply of excellent cultural products, so that all parties become beneficiaries and participants in the business environment.
There is no end to optimizing services. In the future, we still need to continue to work hard, continue to optimize inclusive services, continue to focus on business entities such as small and micro enterprises, and improve the accuracy and coverage of services; deepen social co-governance, and further give play to the important roles of the government, enterprises, business associations, media and other social diversities; while benchmarking international standards, combined with Shanghai's (上海) resource endowments, adapt to local conditions, promote independent reform and innovation, and accelerate the creation of a world-class business environment.
(The author is Cui Yin (崔寅), President of the Shanghai (上海) Institute of Macroeconomics, interviewed and compiled by a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王崟欣
During the China International Import Expo (进博会), Central China Business District Hongqiao (中骏广场), adjacent to the Shanghai Hongqiao Hub (上海虹桥枢纽), became popular again. At night, exhibitors and guests from different countries sat in the outdoor seating areas of the merchants, ordered a cup of coffee, enjoyed hot pot, watched a performance, and experienced the vitality of China's "night economy."
Central China Business District Hongqiao (中骏广场) was established in Shanghai Hongqiao Business District (上海虹桥商务区) in 2017. Zhou Yi (周熠), General Manager of the operator, Shanghai Hongjun Licheng Commercial Management Service Co., Ltd. (上海虹骏里程商业管理服务有限公司), introduced that when surveying merchant needs, everyone raised the need for outdoor operations. However, this involved multiple areas such as safety, hygiene, and the environment, and there were too many departments to connect with, which made them feel difficult.
Just as they were worried, Xinhong Street (新虹街道) took the initiative to intervene and quickly led the organization of multi-department coordination meetings. The various needs involved and the departments that needed to be coordinated were connected on the spot and resolved one by one. "What I thought would take a lot of running around was settled in a week," said Zhou Yi (周熠). Now, five or six new merchants have moved in and added outdoor seating. From one enterprise running to multiple departments, to one department taking the lead and multiple departments serving one enterprise, the government services are constantly optimized, making the street consumption "hot."
Ding Yi (丁一), Head of the Commercial and Trade Market Section of the Shanghai Minhang District Commerce Commission (上海闵行区商务委商贸市场科), introduced that in order to make the business district "hot" and consumption "prosperous," the local government launched a set of policy "combination punches." On the one hand, it provided real money subsidies, such as the "Chunshen Beautiful Welfare Coupon" (春申美好福利券) activity, with the district-level finance investing 10 million yuan, leveraging 42.378 million yuan of market consumption. On the other hand, it cleverly made use of "borrowing momentum to divert traffic." During the Tennis Masters Cup and the Golf Championship, it linked 9 commercial entities in 4 streets and towns to launch over a hundred ticket stub discounts, transforming event traffic into business district traffic.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 崔 寅
In October 2025, Gary Guthart, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Intuitive Surgical, who came from the United States, along with more than 40 heads of multinational corporations from 17 countries, attended the 37th International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai. A few months earlier, Intuitive Surgical's latest operating system for early and precise diagnosis of lung cancer completed its Asia-Pacific debut and landed in Shanghai.
As the manufacturer of the da Vinci surgical robot, Intuitive Surgical, with this core product, provides more precise treatment solutions than traditional open surgery. With the comprehensive "zeroing out" of foreign investment access restrictions in China's manufacturing sector and the pilot opening up of fields such as healthcare, this multinational company is accelerating its efforts to cultivate the Chinese market.
In June 2024, Intuitive Surgical opened its largest integrated R&D, production, training, and service center in the Asia-Pacific region in Zhangjiang (张江), Shanghai, placing its core technology "family assets" here. Gary Guthart stated frankly: "The favorable environment has led us to decide to invest here."
Gary Guthart pays close attention to Shanghai's leading layout in the field of smart healthcare, especially the "Shanghai Action Plan for Promoting the Full Chain Development of the High-end Medical Device Industry" released in September 2025. He said that since starting close cooperation with Fosun Pharma (复星医药) in 2017, Intuitive Surgical has relied on Shanghai's strong industrial base to achieve mutually beneficial and win-win results in technology localization and market expansion. "Various elements are deeply integrated, forming a virtuous cycle. We are direct beneficiaries of Shanghai's continuous optimization of business environment measures," said Gary Guthart.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 巨云鹏
In a steamed bun shop, steam billows; in a bakery, cleanliness prevails; in a wet market, a vendor slices winter melon for a customer... In a small alley off Lishan Road in Yichuan Road Subdistrict, Putuo District, Shanghai (上海市普陀区), the Taishan People's Square (泰山人民坊) allows residents to experience the convenience of "buying groceries, eating, and relaxing" all in one place.
The Taishan People's Square (泰山人民坊) is a comprehensive venue that combines community commerce and public service functions, located at the intersection of three old residential areas: Taishan First Village (泰山一村), Taishan Second Village (泰山二村), and Taishan Third Village (泰山三村). Speaking of what this place used to be like, nearby residents shook their heads repeatedly, "The west side was a wet market, the east side was a bathhouse, and the environment was chaotic and poor."
"Environmental renovation is jointly built by businesses and residents through consultation." Yue Chiyu (岳驰宇), director of the Yichuan Road Subdistrict Office (宜川路街道办事处), said that relevant departments and the original wet market operators discussed with each other and immediately agreed, and the two parties jointly launched the renovation of the wet market and the surrounding environment.
"The subdistrict community also organizes some market events to give brands more opportunities to promote themselves to residents," said Yu Zhongqi (俞钟其), store manager of Sun Beibei Bakery (孙北北面包店).
"Optimizing the grassroots business environment allows small businesses to make money, and then give back to the community, forming a good atmosphere," said Yue Chiyu (岳驰宇).
The *Shanghai Action Plan for Accelerating the Creation of a World-Class Business Environment (2026)* (《上海市加快打造国际一流营商环境行动方案（2026年）》), issued in January 2026, specifically proposes to strengthen the empowerment of subdistricts and towns. Strengthen the construction of grassroots business teams, support subdistricts and towns to query relevant data, and empower the continuous improvement of grassroots business services.
According to reports, after the Taishan People's Square (泰山人民坊) was upgraded, it has a total of 89 merchants. After the renovation, the monthly customer flow of the wet market jumped from 58,000 to 108,000, and the monthly turnover increased from more than 1.5 million yuan to 2.1 million yuan.
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Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, delivered an important speech at the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, emphasizing the need to grasp new trends and characteristics of corruption, innovate methods and approaches, improve the mechanism for implementing anti-corruption responsibilities, promptly discover, accurately identify, and effectively govern all types of corruption problems, and continuously improve the penetrating power of anti-corruption efforts.
Currently, the anti-corruption struggle faces new challenges, with emerging and hidden corruption problems such as expected returns, entrusted shareholding, and the "revolving door" between politics and business becoming prominent. Starting today, this page will launch the column "Continuously Improving the Penetrating Power of Anti-Corruption," focusing on the specific practices of discipline inspection and supervision agencies in various regions to strengthen embedded supervision, penetrating inspection, and three-dimensional research and judgment, promptly discover, accurately identify, and effectively govern all types of corruption problems, and promote the entire Party to further improve its work style and foster a new atmosphere, engaging in entrepreneurship and innovation while complying with regulations and discipline.
In the Gao Tian Township (高田镇) government of Zixi County (资溪县), Jiangxi Province (江西省), the reimbursement of canteen purchases now generally involves three procedures: reviewing materials, filling in data, and submitting a payment application to the County Finance Bureau (县财政局).
However, a few years ago, the former cashier Li Shengyang (李盛阳) (pseudonym) had much more to "worry" about: first, he had to painstakingly fabricate materials and inflate accounts, and then have Deng Shaopeng (邓少鹏), the then-township head of Gao Tian Township (高田乡) (now Gao Tian Town), sign off. After the money arrived in the account, he would pay the merchants according to the actual purchase amount, and keep the remaining funds for Deng Shaopeng's use. Afterwards, Li Shengyang would quietly record a private account. Li Shengyang made hundreds of such private accounts.
Why go to such lengths to falsify accounts? The story begins in June 2016, when Deng Shaopeng was transferred to serve as the township head of Gao Tian Township.
At that time, the newly appointed Deng Shaopeng was eager to achieve results, but chose a crooked path—relying on embezzling township financial funds to ensure "operation" and fill "historical debts."
After understanding the situation of the township government, Deng Shaopeng decided to start with canteen purchases. He instructed Li Shengyang to take a "three-pronged approach": fill in the meal registration form according to the full staffing and attendance standards, increase the number and frequency of official receptions, and inflate the unit price of dishes.
In October 2016, Deng Shaopeng successfully embezzled 10,188.3 yuan of township financial funds. Since then, Deng and Li have "copied the method" almost every month. As of February 2021, they had embezzled more than 400,000 yuan using the canteen purchase pretext.
Having tasted the "sweetness" of fraud, Deng Shaopeng further set his sights on engineering projects.
In December 2018, Deng Shaopeng found the person in charge of an abandoned sand and gravel plant and asked him to cooperate in signing a false demolition contract. After reporting it, he obtained relevant subsidies of more than 200,000 yuan, which were returned to Deng Shaopeng by the person in charge. This was the largest amount Deng Shaopeng embezzled.
In 2021, Deng Shaopeng was promoted to Party Secretary of Gao Tian Township, and immediately promoted Li Shengyang to captain of the township law enforcement team. Since the new township head refused to cooperate with the canteen account fraud, Deng Shaopeng simply changed direction and, following the "successful experience" of the sand and gravel plant, frequently embezzled funds using pretexts such as advertising, office expenses, and engineering projects.
But paper cannot wrap fire. The sand and gravel plant that provided the "experience" became the fuse for Deng Shaopeng's exposure. At the end of 2023, when the person in charge of the sand and gravel plant was assisting the Zixi County Discipline Inspection Commission (资溪县纪委) and Supervision Commission (监委) in investigating other cases, he incidentally confessed to helping Deng Shaopeng falsify and embezzle money. Subsequently, the County Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission launched an investigation into the clues.
As the investigation deepened, the investigators found a breakthrough in Li Shengyang, and Deng Shaopeng's suspected serious violations of discipline and law soon surfaced. On March 25, 2024, the Zixi County Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission took detention measures against Deng Shaopeng. After investigation, Deng Shaopeng illegally embezzled more than 1 million yuan of township financial funds over the years. In July 2024, Deng Shaopeng was expelled from the Party and removed from public office, and was sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment. Li Shengyang was also given corresponding punishment.
River dredging, house repairs, production of propaganda columns... Although the pretexts were numerous, Deng Shaopeng's means of embezzling township financial funds were nothing more than two: fabrication and inflation.
"Fabrication is to package non-existent projects, or projects that have been done before, into new projects by forging contracts and forging acceptance; inflation is to exaggerate the quantity and amount of purchases and projects to seek profits," said Song Jian (宋健), director of the Fifth Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office of the Zixi County Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission.
Song Jian introduced that initially, Deng Shaopeng believed that embezzling funds was "for official purposes," whether it was to fill "historical debts," promote "key tasks," or use them for "welcoming and sending off." But later, Deng Shaopeng found that it was easy to make money this way, so he became selfish and included some expenses that should have been paid by individuals. "Deng Shaopeng's awareness of discipline and law was weak, which led to a lack of awareness of the harm of violating financial discipline. He believed that as long as the money did not go into his own pocket, it was not a matter of principle. Little did he know that the extra-budgetary operation of financial funds and the lack of supervision inherently pose a risk of corruption, which is also an important reason why Deng Shaopeng gradually moved towards corruption," said Song Jian.
In the view of Jiang Yufang (蒋玉芳), director of the Zixi County Finance Bureau, Deng Shaopeng's case reflects many loopholes and shortcomings in the past management of township financial funds. "For example, the financial internal control system of Gao Tian Township was lax, lacking a mutual restraint mechanism, and the funds had great security risks."
One case of reform promotes the governance of one area. After Deng Shaopeng's case was clarified, Zixi County accumulated 144 related problems, discovered 11 clues to problems, and used "dissecting a sparrow" to accurately identify problems and explore countermeasures. "Clarify the powers and responsibilities boundaries of the competent departments and regulatory departments in industries and fields such as engineering construction to form a joint supervision force. Further explore and improve the functions of the big data supervision platform, strengthen data analysis by taxation, finance and other departments, and promptly verify abnormal information on centralized, large-amount, especially year-end rush expenditures to achieve front-end control and real-time supervision," said Gong Mingming (龚明明), member of the Standing Committee of the Zixi County Party Committee and Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission.
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Jiangxi's Township Office Expenses and Other Expenditures in 2025 Decreased by More Than 60% Year-on-Year
Since 2024, the Jiangxi Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission has launched a special rectification of unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems in the field of township financial funds. For institutional loopholes and other situations existing in the industry and field, it has issued work prompts to relevant departments such as the Provincial Department of Finance and the dispatched discipline inspection and supervision teams, urging the Provincial Department of Finance to take the lead in establishing a working group and introduce 35 measures to promote the rectification of township financial funds.
In terms of supervision, the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Finance formulated and issued the "Several Measures on Further Strengthening the Supervision of Township Financial Funds," promoting finance at all levels to improve 2,644 township budget management, internal control and other systems. At the same time, focusing on areas where embezzlement of funds frequently occurs, it formulated and issued special management regulations for township environmental remediation, office expenses, meal expenses, and other items.
"The province's integrated budget system has launched the 'Township Financial Funds Supervision' module, focusing on monitoring abnormal use of project funds, large-amount transfers and withdrawals, and six key expenses such as payment of advertising expenses to ensure that the source of funds is clear, the flow is clear, the accounts are verifiable, and the process is controllable from the source to the use of the entire process. In addition, control rules have been set for more than 100 central and provincial transfer payment funds to build a monitoring mechanism that combines system early warning, hierarchical manual early warning, and spot check early warning," introduced Wu Xiaofeng (伍晓峰), director of the Financial Supervision Bureau of the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Finance.
The implementation of a series of measures has effectively curbed the illegal embezzlement and use of township financial funds, and non-key and non-rigid expenditures have been significantly reduced. "In 2025, Jiangxi's provincial township environmental remediation, office expenses and other 'six expenses' expenditures decreased by 66.6% year-on-year. Obvious changes have taken place in the structure of township financial expenditures throughout the province, with more funds tilted towards 'three guarantees,' people's livelihood, and farmland water conservancy infrastructure construction," said Wu Xiaofeng.
(Reported and compiled by Zhou Huan (周欢), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 邱敬祥
The Deng Shaopeng (邓少鹏) case involves a wide range of issues and spans a long period. The crimes were highly concealed, and the embezzlement was often hidden within normal official activities such as receptions and procurement, making it difficult to effectively lock down key evidence of his "**蚂蚁搬家**" (mǎ yǐ bān jiā - "ants moving house," to pilfer little by little) style of corruption. The case exposed a variety of corrupt methods, some using project applications and funding, assessment preparations, and inspections as pretexts to create fictitious project construction, conference training, and other items; others manipulating quantities and prices, increasing the unit price of goods, inflating the amount of work, and falsely reporting the number of workers... These all have great deceptive and concealment properties, making investigation and handling difficult.
We deeply realize that to make daily supervision solid and meticulous, we must implement full supervision over major decisions, key tasks, and important links, so as to effectively discover clues to problems. At the same time, we must maintain a keen sense of smell, deeply investigate the suspicious points of cases, and effectively respond to situations such as corruption changing its appearance and going underground.
In order to prevent such problems from happening again, one is to build a new pattern of township financial fund supervision, taking the improvement and application of the grassroots public power big data supervision platform as a starting point to build a full-chain mechanism of analysis, early warning, feedback, and handling. The second is to improve various supervision communication and coordination mechanisms. Clarify the boundaries of powers and responsibilities of the competent departments, regulatory departments, and discipline inspection and supervision departments in industries and fields such as engineering construction and advertising, and promote the improvement of information sharing, clue transfer, measure cooperation, and joint punishment working mechanisms to form a joint supervision force. The third is to improve the financial supervision system that conforms to the actual situation at the grassroots level. Make the "**乡财县管**" (xiāng cái xiàn guǎn - "township finance county management," a system where county governments manage township finances) and "**村财乡管**" (cūn cái xiāng guǎn - "village finance township management," a system where township governments manage village finances) solid and meticulous to ensure that financial reporting and approval procedures are standardized and payment processes are compliant.
(The author is the Director of the First Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office of the Zixi County (资溪县) Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission of Jiangxi Province (江西省).)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on January 15th (Li Longyi (李龙伊), Jia Erbing (贾二兵)) The 2026 National Conscription Work Video Conference was held in Beijing (北京) on the 15th to arrange and deploy this year's two conscription efforts. The meeting emphasized the need to adhere to Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the spirit of all plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, thoroughly implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) thinking on strengthening the military, thoroughly implement the military strategic policy of the new era, and continue to recruit and supplement high-quality soldiers for the troops' training and preparation for war.
It is reported that the first half of the conscription will begin on February 24 and end on March 31; the second half of the conscription will begin on August 15 and end on September 30. The conscription target focuses on college students, highlighting the conscription of graduates from various levels and types of schools. The female youth recruited are current graduates of ordinary high schools, full-time graduates and students of ordinary institutions of higher learning and scientific research institutions. The conscription age for male youth is 18 to 22 years old in 2026, with the age limit extended to 24 years old for ordinary college graduates and graduating class students who meet the graduation requirements, and extended to 26 years old for graduate students and students; male youth with a junior high school education should not exceed 20 years old; the conscription age for female youth is 18 to 22 years old in 2026, with the age limit extended to 26 years old for full-time graduate students and students, and extended to 23 years old for full-time undergraduate graduates of ordinary institutions of higher learning recruited in the first half of the year.
The meeting pointed out that the children and siblings of martyrs, military personnel who died on duty, and military personnel who died of illness, as well as outstanding young people who have performed prominently in disaster relief and post-disaster recovery and reconstruction, should be given priority for enlistment if they meet the requirements. More young people who understand dual languages, have a higher level of education, and have good comprehensive qualities should be recruited into the army. Old revolutionary areas should recruit more descendants of veteran Red Army soldiers and veteran demobilized soldiers into the army.
The meeting clarified that eligible young people should enlist in their place of household registration. Those whose place of habitual residence is not in the same province (autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government) as their place of household registration and who have obtained a local residence permit for more than 3 years may enlist in their place of habitual residence. Current graduates and students of ordinary institutions of higher learning may enlist in the location of the school, or in the location of their household registration before enrollment, and new college students may enlist in the location of their household registration before enrollment. Eligible young people should log on to the "National Conscription Website" (http://www.gfbzb.gov.cn/) on their own and truthfully fill in relevant information to register for conscription.
The meeting emphasized the need to resolutely implement President Xi's (习) important decisions and instructions, recognize the great significance, grasp the political requirements, standardize the implementation of work, purify the conscription atmosphere, and select qualified young people fairly, justly, and transparently, and strive to provide reliable talent support for achieving the centennial goal of the army and promoting the modernization of national defense and the military with high quality.
Return to TopThe Beijing (北京) January 15th (People's Daily) (本报) -- (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) The reporter learned from the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部): In 2025, the national work safety situation is generally stable and improving. The number of various work safety accidents and the number of deaths nationwide decreased by 8.7% and 7% year-on-year, respectively. Among them, no particularly serious accidents occurred, the number of major and serious accidents remained the same year-on-year, and the number of deaths decreased by 11.6% year-on-year.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Nanning (南宁) dispatch on January 15th (Reporter: Pang Geping (庞革平)) - Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) recently provided direct support from the autonomous region's science and technology plan projects to the winning projects in the 11th Guangxi (广西) Entrepreneurship Competition's finals. This marks the official implementation of the new "evaluation through competition" mechanism. This reform in Guangxi (广西) breaks through the traditional static model of talent evaluation that relies on papers and professional titles, turning the innovation and entrepreneurship "arena" directly into an "examination hall" for selecting and identifying outstanding talents and projects.
Since 2025, Guangxi (广西) has been closely focusing on the needs of industrial development, deepening the reform of the talent development system and mechanism, boldly breaking the局 (jú - situation) in the evaluation mechanism, and actively exploring diverse evaluation models such as "evaluation through competition," "evaluation through investment," and "evaluation through loans." For growth-stage enterprises that have won awards in the Guangxi (广西) and China (中国) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competitions, and for winning start-up projects that have obtained venture capital or bank technology loans of more than 5 million yuan within one year after the competition, they can be directly included in the support scope of the autonomous region's science and technology plan projects, simplifying the process and forming a virtuous cycle of "gathering talents through competition, promoting innovation through competition, and attracting investment through competition."
This competition attracted 374 projects to compete fiercely. Liao Ziyu (廖梓余), a student from Nanning Vocational and Technical University (南宁职业技术大学), won the first prize in the college graduate entrepreneurship and innovation special competition with his "Network Space Full-Domain AI Vulnerability Scanning System" project, directly obtaining project support and incubation base entry opportunities, saving the traditional application's layer-by-layer procedures.
In order to break down talent evaluation barriers, Guangxi (广西) simultaneously formulated a pilot program for the reform of science and technology talent evaluation, selecting 16 representative universities, research institutes, and enterprises in the region to carry out a two-year reform pilot program, and tailoring evaluation systems for talents in different innovation activity types such as basic research and technology development.
The reform has stimulated market vitality and social creativity. In 2025, Guangxi's (广西) total social R&D investment increased by 9.3%, the transaction volume of technology contracts exceeded 110 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 54.3%; the added value of high-tech manufacturing above designated size increased by 25.2%, and the revenue of high-tech service industries increased by 16.6%.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 黄晓慧
Walking into the Jiafa Building A Block on the first floor of the Dongwang Residential District, Shimen Second Road Street, Jing'an District, Shanghai (上海市静安区石门二路街道东王居民区) , a large electronic screen catches the eye. With a light touch, the screen immediately displays the "family assets" of the community's owners committee members and detailed income and expenditure. "In the past, we only knew that the property management collected money, but we didn't know where the money was spent. Now, it's clear which parking space paid the fee on which day and what parts were replaced for elevator maintenance," said Wang Jianping (王剑萍), a resident of the Jiafa Building community. "This 'transparent account' finally puts our minds at ease."
Some time ago, Shimen Second Road Street (石门二路街道) and blockchain technology company Pujiang Shulian (浦江数链) officially signed a "Blockchain-based Party Building" cooperation agreement to solve community governance problems with a digital archive system based on blockchain technology. This electronic device, called the "Jiafa Building Service Interaction Screen," is the terminal carrier of the newly launched "Community Trusted Archives V1.0 System" in the community.
In the past, due to the mixed use of commercial and residential properties, the management of the Jiafa Building community faced considerable challenges: many people in the community operated homestays, and buses frequently entered and exited, causing a lot of disturbance; the property management company had not been changed for a long time, resulting in slow repairs and opaque public revenue... Residents complained constantly.
In September 2023, the owners committee of the Jiafa Building community completed its re-election. Among the five newly elected members of the owners committee, three were Party members. At one owners committee meeting, Chen Yifeng (陈易峰), the deputy director of the owners committee who used to work in the IT industry, proposed: "Can we use technical means to make the community's accounts transparent and trustworthy?" This idea coincided with the street's Party Working Committee.
After more than half a year of research, development, and testing, the "Community Trusted Archives" system was implemented in Jiafa Building. The system stores various data related to the operation of property services on secure and trusted blockchain nodes. Through user mobile terminals and community interactive screens, it achieves five core functions: traceable funds, recorded maintenance, and quick handling of requests.
In the owners committee office, Chen Yifeng (陈易峰) demonstrated the system operation. Clicking on the "Funds Management" module, each income and expenditure of the community is clearly visible, and each record contains complete information such as the handler, approval record, and invoice details. "The immutability of blockchain technology ensures the authenticity of the data, and no one can modify it privately," Chen Yifeng (陈易峰) said. The new system also improves work efficiency. "In the past, it would take half a day just to keep accounts. Now, parking fees and advertising revenue are automatically synchronized upon receipt, and property fee payment information is entered in real time. Compliant reports can be automatically generated and warning reminders sent, greatly reducing the workload."
Seeing the changes in the Jiafa Building community, Xu Xinghua (徐兴花), the Party Branch Secretary of the Siwenli Residential District (斯文里居民区) of Shimen Second Road Street (石门二路街道), also took the initiative to apply to "put on the chain" the management of the communities within her jurisdiction. "In the past, we had to knock on doors one by one to find the property management and the owners committee. Now, each household's accounts are on the chain, making everything clear at a glance."
Return to TopIn recent years, Gaotai County (高台县) in Zhangye City (张掖市), Gansu Province (甘肃省) has organized 282 retired cadre Party members to form specialized volunteer service teams. The team members have actively integrated into grassroots governance and social services, effectively solving the urgent and difficult problems faced by the masses. The picture shows a retired veteran Party member guiding children in learning the erhu in the activity room of the Changzhenglu Community (长征路社区) Civilization Practice Station in Chengguan Town (城关镇), Gaotai County (高台县) on January 15.
Photo by Wang Jiang (王将) (Image China)
Return to TopThis reporter learned from the Organization Department of the Zhenping County Committee (镇坪县委组织部) of Shaanxi Province (陕西省) on January 15th from Xi'an (西安): Through "one-net comprehensive collection" of talent data, "one-click intelligent connection" of supply and demand matching, and "one-finger access" to digital services, Zhenping County (镇坪县) explores digital empowerment of the entire process of county talent information management, supply and demand matching, and guarantee services. Since the establishment of the County Talent Data Center (县人才数据中心) one year ago, the talent information entry rate has been 100%, the success rate of accurate talent matching and docking has increased by 33.7%, and the talent service satisfaction rate has reached 99.8%.
On the basis of integrating and upgrading existing office facilities, Zhenping County (镇坪县) has built a county-level talent data center integrating data collection, analysis, and application. Breaking down departmental data barriers, it has established electronic files covering ten categories of information such as professional capabilities, project experience, and service needs for talents in the county, and tracks and updates information such as talent flow, professional title promotion, and honor acquisition every month, realizing "one file per person, dynamic update," and providing a scientific basis for talent "introduction, cultivation, utilization, and retention."
Through the platform, Zhenping County (镇坪县) conducts a survey of the talent situation and the needs of key industrial enterprises in the county, combines online accurate matching with offline recruitment activities, and effectively solves the problem of talent supply and demand docking.
In addition, Zhenping County (镇坪县), in response to the drawbacks of submitting too many materials for talent business processing in the past, running back and forth on-site, and long processing cycles, has innovatively launched the "County Talent Code" to realize one-click push of service information, one-click submission of application materials, and one-click query of processing results.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姚雪青 刘军国 杨 迅 刘晓宇
County governance brings stability to the nation.
The county economy is the basic unit of the national economy, providing employment and improved living standards for over half of China's population. It also plays a crucial macroeconomic role in expanding domestic demand and facilitating circulation. The Central Economic Work Conference proposed "promoting high-quality development of the county economy."
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly issued important instructions and approvals on strengthening the county economy, emphasizing "promoting integrated development of industry, strengthening counties, and enriching people" and "vigorously developing the county economy."
In the new era and on the new journey, the county economy is flourishing. As of 2024, the total county economy nationwide reached 54 trillion yuan, accounting for nearly 40% of the gross domestic product.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal suggests "developing county economies with distinct characteristics." At the beginning of the new year, reporters visited some national innovative counties (cities), national county commercial "leading counties," and national youth development-oriented county pilot areas, observing new urban and rural development through the window of the county.
Starting today, the reporter investigation edition will launch a series of reports on "Observation of High-Quality Development of the County Economy," please pay attention.
How strong is a county-level city?
Jiangyin (江阴), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, has 204 companies whose leading products hold the top three market shares in China, with 96 of them ranking first.
Cixi (慈溪), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, has 13 national manufacturing single champion enterprises, 9 of which were recognized during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period.
Fuqing (福清), Fujian (福建) Province, lacks natural silica sand resources, but local enterprises have created about 1/3 of the global automotive glass market share from scratch.
Liuyang (浏阳), Hunan (湖南) Province, the fireworks industry will achieve a total output value of 50.58 billion yuan in 2025, with a domestic market share of nearly 60% and exports accounting for about 70% of the country's total.
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As the first batch of national innovative counties (cities), how did they break through with innovation and achieve leadership? Understanding their development footprints reveals the paths of high-quality development of the county economy in the new era.
Moving towards the "15th Five-Year Plan," and deeply implementing the innovation-driven development strategy, the shortcomings and weaknesses are in the counties, the driving force and vitality are in the counties, and the advantages and potential are also in the counties. Data shows that about 30% of specialized and new "little giant" enterprises are distributed in county industrial clusters, becoming the backbone of China's industrial development.
Innovation-Driven
Adhering to the direction of intelligence, greening, and integration
A piece of automotive glass, less than 5 mm thick, with an embedded hidden antenna, can support satellite communication and assisted driving.
Following the rumbling of machinery, we entered the Fuyao Group (福耀集团) workshop in Fuqing City (福清市). On the magnetron sputtering coating line, silver ions and other metal oxide ions are evenly "plated" on the surface of the flat glass, instantly "weaving" layers of nanoscale thin films. After the thin film is laser-removed to form an antenna shape, the glass must undergo bending, lamination, and other operations, and finally, the antenna harness is welded and connected to the in-vehicle system, turning it into a transparent antenna glass that can receive signals.
Why develop transparent antenna glass? Shen Junlong (沈俊龙), Dean of the Automotive Glass Engineering Research Institute of Fuyao Group (福耀集团), said that the automotive industry has entered the era of the Internet of Vehicles, and a smart car needs at least 20 antennas. Traditional car antennas usually adopt an external "shark fin" or "rod-shaped" layout. If 20 antennas are "stuffed" into the antenna rod, it will not only affect the overall aesthetics but also limit the performance.
Why not "hide" the antenna in the glass! An engineer had a "brainstorm," but the difficulty was extraordinary. Chen Zhixing (陈志兴), Director of Intelligent Networked Research at the Automotive Glass Engineering Research Institute of Fuyao Group (福耀集团), admitted that the development of transparent antenna glass requires overcoming four major difficulties in materials, design, processing, and measurement, and the enterprise cannot do it alone.
In May 2023, Fuyao Group (福耀集团) submitted an application to the Fuqing City Science and Technology Bureau (福清市科技局) and released technical requirements on the "Unveiling and Commanding" platform of the Fuzhou City Science and Technology Bureau (福州市科技局), attracting a research team from the School of Electronic and Information Engineering of South China University of Technology (华南理工大学电子与信息学院) to come and take up the challenge. Later, when the research team encountered technical difficulties in laser film removal, the Fuqing City Science and Technology Bureau (福清市科技局) actively coordinated Fujian Shigaog Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (福建世高智能科技有限公司) to participate in the tackling of key problems, customizing a film removal robot for transparent antenna glass processing.
With the joint efforts of the government, universities, and enterprises, the transparent antenna glass was successfully developed in June 2024; the second-generation product rolled off the production line in October 2025.
Driven by innovation, more and more high-precision and cutting-edge products are born in counties. In recent years, the Automotive Glass Engineering Research Institute of Fuyao Group (福耀集团) has solved 14 industry "bottleneck" problems, and innovative products such as head-up display glass and intelligent dimming glass have been launched one after another, making automotive glass no longer a simple part, but an "intelligent interface" that enhances the driving experience. In 2025, the glass industry in Fuqing City (福清市) completed an output value of 8.8 billion yuan, an increase of 9% year-on-year.
Driven by innovation, while adhering to intelligence, various regions continue to explore the direction of greening and integration.
A square box that shoots out brilliant sparks up to 10 meters high and can be used indoors - this is a spray flower machine developed by Hunan Shiwei Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (湖南视维光电科技有限公司), which comprehensively applies electromagnetic induction and other technologies, has more than 100 patents, and has appeared at the Hangzhou Asian Games (杭州亚运会) and the Paris Olympic Games (巴黎奥运会).
For the fireworks industry, safety and environmental protection are the lifeline. In recent years, many regions have implemented restrictions on fireworks, and Liuyang City (浏阳市) has actively responded to changes and sought transformation, organizing 9 key enterprises to work together to explore new technologies such as chemical dust reduction and physical path replacement to solve environmental problems from the source and improve safety factors.
Seeing the opportunity for the green transformation of the fireworks industry, Chen Jiangbo (陈江波), who was originally engaged in the research and development of nuclear magnetic resonance products, returned to his hometown to start a business 10 years ago and founded Shiwei Optoelectronics (视维光电) in Liuyang (浏阳). The company was rated as a national-level specialized and new "little giant" enterprise, and its products are widely used in theaters, concerts, and other scenes, with an annual output value exceeding 100 million yuan.
Innovation is not only a technological breakthrough, but also a **推陈出新** (tuī chén chū xīn - "weed through the old to bring forth the new," to innovate; to develop new ideas on the basis of the old) of development ideas and the creative integration of diverse business forms.
On November 29, 2025, the last weekend fireworks show of the year in Liuyang (浏阳) was staged. The "Big Dipper" composed of drones fell from the Milky Way, and then turned into 7 beams of blazing flames bursting into the sky... The performance attracted more than 100,000 viewers, about 90% of whom were tourists from other places.
"From 'selling products' to 'selling creativity'." Qiu Teng (邱腾), the head of the fireworks show organizer and general manager of Changsha Galaxy Export Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (长沙银河出口烟花制造有限公司), said that the company established a fireworks department in 2019 to explore the two-pronged approach of production and cultural tourism.
Promoting the cultural tourism brand of "Meet Liuyang River (浏阳河), Watch Fireworks on Weekends," Liuyang City (浏阳市) has held more than 140 weekend fireworks shows in the past two years, attracting more than 7 million tourists and increasing the number of hotels and homestays from 274 to 639.
"Jumping out of one corner to seek development, new ideas create new worlds." Li Bin (李斌), director of the Fireworks Industry Development Center of Liuyang City (浏阳市鞭炮烟花产业发展中心), introduced that in order to integrate into the unified national market, Liuyang (浏阳) guides enterprises such as Hunan Firework Troupe Co., Ltd. (湖南花火剧团有限公司) to carry out national tours. Since 2023, the Firework Troupe has cooperated with hundreds of scenic spots such as Tianjin Teda Aircraft Carrier Theme Park (天津泰达航母主题公园) to carry out creative fireworks and immersive fireworks performances, with an average quarterly performance revenue of more than 10 million yuan.
In 2025, the total output value of the fireworks industry in Liuyang City (浏阳市) exceeded 50 billion yuan, driving employment for more than 300,000 people.
Talent First
Targeted talent introduction, flexible talent use, and precise talent cultivation
"When talents come to Cixi (慈溪) to 'be the boss,' cadres are 'shop assistants' serving enterprises." Zhou Yuxi (周宇锡), Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Cixi Municipal Committee (慈溪市委组织部) and Executive Deputy Director of the Municipal Talent Office (市委人才办), often says this, which impresses many introduced talents. As of the end of 2025, Cixi (慈溪) has landed a total of 29 "Capital-Attracting Talent" projects of the Yongjiang Talent Project (甬江人才工程), cumulatively leveraging more than 2 billion yuan of private capital.
Talent is the primary resource for innovation. Restricted by location conditions and development platforms, counties often have the trouble of "not being able to attract" and "being siphoned" talents.
How to break the situation? Cixi (慈溪) is exploring the transformation of innovative talents into technology entrepreneurs.
Cixi's (慈溪) annual output of complete water purification and drinking water equipment accounts for about 1/3 of the country's total. As the industry moves towards a higher end, it is urgent to lay out high-value-added application scenarios in advance. A systematic review by multiple departments found that the key hydrogen equipment materials developed by the Yang Hui (杨辉) team of the Energy Storage Center of the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院上海高等研究院储能中心) can be used to produce new products such as hydrogen-rich water machines.
If you ask talents to "work," most of them will not consider it. What if they come to "be the boss"? In 2015, relevant departments visited many times to invite Yang Hui (杨辉) to start a business in Cixi (慈溪).
Launch a targeted talent introduction combination punch. Cixi (慈溪) provides matching financial support to high-level talents who meet the Yongjiang Talent Project (甬江人才工程) plan, and also provides office space, so that scientific research teams can "move in with their bags" ...
"Having the opportunity to move the research results that have been put in years of hard work from the 'bookshelf' to the 'shelf' is very attractive to scientific researchers." Yang Hui (杨辉) said that the team's research direction is highly compatible with Cixi's (慈溪) industrial base, and the two sides hit it off. Dr. Chen Yubin (陈禹彬) followed his mentor Yang Hui (杨辉) to start a business. After graduating in 2022, he stayed in Cixi (慈溪) and is now the deputy general manager of Ningbo Zhongke Kexin New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (宁波中科科创新能源科技有限公司), with an annual output value of 40 million yuan.
"The government and enterprises work together to cultivate development potential with long-termism." Chen Yubin (陈禹彬) said that the local government respects the inherent laws of scientific and technological innovation, and the "patient policy" covers the entire process of "concept verification - pilot acceleration - industrial landing." At present, Cixi (慈溪) has cultivated 17 talent enterprises above designated size, including 6 national-level specialized and new "little giant" talent enterprises.
For county enterprises, the cost of attracting and retaining top talents is high. If the salary level of first-tier cities is matched, it will push up operating costs; if the salary is not high, it will lack attractiveness. In response to the dilemma, Jiangyin (江阴) has established 10 talent science and technology innovation enclaves in Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Wuhan (武汉) and other places, exploring a flexible introduction model of high-level talents "not for ownership, but only for use."
Huang Qi (黄齐), general manager of Jiangyin Hailan Technology Co., Ltd. (江阴海澜科技有限公司), is a beneficiary. In June 2024, Huang Qi (黄齐) learned through the Jiangyin (Wuhan) Talent Science and Technology Innovation Enclave (江阴（武汉）人才科创飞地) that the Xu Weilin (徐卫林) academician team of Wuhan Textile University (武汉纺织大学) is tackling the new basalt material. The new material has strong flame retardant properties and can be used to manufacture special work clothes, which is in line with the company's development direction. Huang Qi (黄齐) immediately led a team to Wuhan (武汉) to negotiate cooperation with the Xu Weilin (徐卫林) academician team and joined the research and development team composed of multiple parties. After more than a year of joint efforts, the relevant innovative achievements won the first prize of the Science and Technology Progress Award of the China Textile Industry Federation in 2025.
"High-end talents do not need to leave their original work and living environment, and can also deeply participate in enterprise research and development." Yu Zhenhuan (俞震寰), deputy director of the Talent Office of the Jiangyin Municipal Party Committee (江阴市委组织部人才办), introduced: Since 2025, Jiangyin (江阴) has relied on the talent science and technology innovation enclave to carry out 93 resource docking activities and successfully incubated 73 innovative enterprises to register in Jiangyin (江阴).
Playing a good combination punch of talent "external introduction" and "internal cultivation," Cixi (慈溪) has cooperated with 6 universities in recent years to build Ningbo University of Science and Technology College (宁波大学科学技术学院), Zhejiang Business Technology Institute Cixi College (浙江工商职业技术学院慈溪学院), etc., to better cultivate talents for the local area.
Walking into Zhejiang Business Technology Institute Cixi College (浙工商职院慈溪学院), the "Intelligent Home Appliance Industry-Education Integration Center" sign hanging in the classroom on the first floor of the teaching building is particularly eye-catching. Students majoring in industrial robot technology are taking classes, and the teacher is an engineer from Ningbo Fotile Kitchenware Co., Ltd. (宁波方太厨具有限公司).
"What the school teaches is what the enterprise uses." Wang Yiming (汪懿鸣), a student majoring in industrial robot technology, said that many of his seniors choose to work in Cixi (慈溪) after graduation.
Higher education resources are generally in big cities, but a large number of characteristic industries are concentrated in counties. How to achieve industry-education integration? In 2016, the Cixi Municipal Government (慈溪市政府) and Zhejiang Business Technology Institute (浙工商职院) jointly built Cixi College (慈溪学院), and the school site was selected at Ningbo Xingzhi Secondary Vocational School (宁波行知中等职业学校) in Cixi (慈溪). The college offers 7 majors, including 5 majors such as industrial robot technology that are "sunk" from the Ningbo campus of Zhejiang Business Technology Institute (浙工商职院宁波校区) as a whole.
"In the past, the teaching location was in the urban area of Ningbo (宁波), far away from the industrial application scenarios of the county." Li Fangyuan (李方园), Dean of Cixi College (慈溪学院), said that now some courses are directly opened on the production line, and the teaching methods are more flexible.
The college is located in a secondary vocational school, aiming to explore the integrated education model of secondary and higher vocational education. At present, 5 secondary vocational schools in Cixi (慈溪) have cooperated with Cixi College (慈溪学院), and more than 3,200 secondary vocational students have entered Cixi College (慈溪学院) for further study, sending more than 1,800 "intelligent manufacturing craftsmen" to the industry.
Demand-Oriented
Aiming at the "demand side" of enterprise development, optimizing the "supply side" of factor services
With the new year and new atmosphere, Fang Shuguang (方曙光), chairman of Ningbo Qixi Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. (宁波祈禧电器有限公司), is in a good mood: the new factory building in Cixi (慈溪) was successfully capped, and another intangible "asset building" was also completed not long ago. In October 2025, the company received the first data asset pledge credit loan of 10 million yuan issued by the Agricultural Bank of China (中国农业银行), and a plaque of "Data Intellectual Property Pledge Financing Cooperation Unit" was hung at the entrance of the company.
"In the past, data was a cost, but now data is pledgeable assets, which is real money!" Fang Shuguang (方曙光) exclaimed.
Traditional enterprise loans often rely on tangible assets such as factory buildings and equipment as collateral, but for data-driven enterprises, data resources are often difficult to transform into a "stepping stone" for financing.
How to meet the financing needs of enterprises? Zhejiang (浙江) has been exploring the data intellectual property system since 2021 and is one of the first pilot areas for data intellectual property reform in the country. After being recognized by the Agricultural Bank of China (中国农业银行), a data intellectual property of Qixi Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. (祈禧电器有限公司) was valued at 40 million yuan. As a result, a bank credit of up to 10 million yuan was settled.
Aiming at the "demand side" of enterprise development, optimizing the "supply side" of factor services. Enterprise innovation and development not only need financial service support, but also innovation platform support is very important.
The "Global Smart Home Appliance Innovation Center," which was completed in 2025, is located in the Cixi Industrial and Trade Building (慈溪工贸大厦). It not only attracts many consumers, but also sees many small home appliance companies.
"Last year, the light luxury trend air conditioner we designed in cooperation sold 100,000 units!" Sun Minglei (孙明雷), project manager of Ningbo Kanghanrui Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. (宁波康韩瑞电器有限公司), went straight to the 12th floor of the building and entered Ningbo Qingniao Industrial Design Co., Ltd. (宁波青鸟工业设计有限公司) to discuss a new round of cooperation.
Cixi (慈溪) has more than 2,000 small home appliance complete machine enterprises and tens of thousands of parts enterprises, but the industry has long faced the dilemma of "both ends outside and large but not strong," and the profit margin is limited. Many companies realize that they need to shift from imitation OEM to independent brand creation.
For brand creation, industrial design is the first step. But where to find design agencies? Sun Minglei (孙明雷) said that Cixi (慈溪) lacks local industrial design agencies, and in the past, they could only go to Shanghai (上海), Guangdong (广东) and other places, which cost a lot of time, energy and communication costs.
Now, this trouble is no longer there. In 2025, the Cixi Municipal Government (慈溪市政府) cooperated with the Guangdong Industrial Design Association (广东省工业设计协会) to select 8 industrial design agencies to settle in the Home Appliance Innovation Center to provide centralized services to enterprises.
This is one of the ten service scenarios launched by the Innovation Center. Lin Nini (林妮妮), head of the Enterprise Service Section of the Cixi Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology (慈溪市经济和信息化局企业服务科), introduced that in order to eliminate the common innovation pain points of the industry, Cixi (慈溪) established a special class, grasping the stock on the one hand, gathering the scattered innovation service platforms together, and amplifying the integrated advantages; grasping the increment on the other hand, recruiting what agencies are weak in what links, especially the design and sales links, and extending the innovation chain to both ends of the "smile curve."
The reporter saw that the industrial design agencies that have settled in are working together on the 12th floor of the Industrial and Trade Building. In the smart home appliance hall on the first floor, 43 independent brands and more than 400 high-quality products are displayed and sold in categories and zones. Between these "head" and "tail," service scenarios such as intellectual property and quality inspection are orderly implemented.
Why are service agencies willing to come? Liu Yebin (刘业斌), general manager of Ningbo Qingniao Industrial Design Co., Ltd. (宁波青鸟工业设计有限公司), admitted that it is the "dual attraction of industry and policy." "Currently, Cixi's (慈溪) small home appliance industry is facing transformation and upgrading. If enterprises have needs, our agencies will have something to do." Liu Yebin (刘业斌) introduced that before coming to Cixi (慈溪), the municipal government sincerely connected; after settling in Cixi (慈溪), they received a lot of policy support, such as issuing service coupons according to 20% of the revenue of serving small home appliance enterprises, and subsidies for carrying out service docking activities ...
Seeing the entry information of Pangu Group Co., Ltd. (盘古集团有限公司), a cross-border e-commerce company, Sun Minglei (孙明雷) was inspired: "At present, our expansion into overseas markets still relies on traditional distributors. If there are new media and other channels to help us accurately reach young consumers, sales can still go to the next level..."
"This is precisely the original intention of the construction of the public platform - to meet the existing innovation needs of enterprises and create new needs." Lin Nini (林妮妮) told reporters that the "Global Smart Home Appliance Innovation Center" (全球智能家电创新中心) has attracted 23 institutions to settle in, and has also attracted some institutions to actively connect, and innovation elements are accelerating their gathering.
Synergy and Collaboration
Releasing comparative advantages, coordinated development moves towards a win-win situation
The per capita GDP gap between Jiangyin (江阴), Wuxi (无锡), Jiangsu (江苏), and Jingjiang (靖江), Taizhou (泰州), two county-level cities separated by a river, has narrowed significantly from 2.99 times 20 years ago to 1.35 times today.
A "cross-river journey" of a piece of steel witnessed the two-way commitment of two county-level cities.
The roller table is long, and sparks are flying. In the workshop of Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel Co., Ltd. (江阴兴澄特种钢铁有限公司), located on the south bank of the Yangtze River (长江), pieces of steel plate are emerging from the heating furnace one after another.
"Nine-nickel steel has high toughness and purity and can be used to manufacture ultra-low temperature pressure vessels such as liquefied natural gas storage tanks." Yu Xiong (于雄), the technical person in charge of Xingcheng Special Steel (兴澄特种钢铁), introduced that with the help of relevant departments in Jiangyin (江阴), the company cooperated with Daming Metal Technology Co., Ltd. (大明金属科技有限公司) in Jingjiang (靖江). After the nine-nickel steel raw materials produced in Jiangyin (江阴) leave the factory, they are transported to Jingjiang (靖江) for deep processing.
With bursts of whistles, the steel arrived at Jingjiang (靖江) on the north bank of the Yangtze River (长江) by ferry and was immediately sent to the edge planing workshop of Daming Metal (大明金属). The company's self-developed edge planing machine cutter head rotates rapidly, processing the steel burrs into U-shaped bevels.
"Extending the chain, supplementing the chain, and strengthening the chain, our downstream enterprises are using advanced raw materials developed by leading enterprises in the industry." Deng Liangfeng (邓梁峰), general manager of Daming Metal (大明金属), said with emotion, "'Brothers' relay race, jointly promote high-end products to the market." Daming Metal (大明金属) was once limited to processing ordinary steel structural parts and has now become an "invisible champion" in the nine-nickel steel storage tank production track, with a global market share of 30%.
The Yangtze River (长江) divides the north and south, and the development of counties in southern and northern Jiangsu (江苏) is unbalanced. Geographical differences bring differences in resource endowments, industrial foundations, and location conditions.
Difference is the potential for synergy and collaboration. In order to fully release the comparative advantages of southern and northern Jiangsu (江苏), the Jiangyin-Jingjiang Industrial Park (江阴—靖江工业园区), established by the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee (江苏省委) and the Provincial Government (省政府), has become the main carrier for the transfer of Jiangyin's (江阴) industry and production capacity to the north of the Yangtze River (长江).
Are advantageous enterprises and industries willing to go out?
"You have to give up to get something. North-south coordinated development is not a one-way blood transfusion, but a two-way win-win situation. Jiangyin (江阴) enterprises share Jingjiang's (靖江) high-quality Yangtze River (长江) coastline and other factor resources, alleviate the shortage of land resources, reduce labor costs, and help promote industrial transformation and upgrading." Zhang Po (张坡), director of the Party and Government Office of the Jiangyin-Jingjiang Industrial Park Management Committee (江阴—靖江工业园区管委会), said that the cross-river development of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group (扬子江船业集团) is a vivid example.
In the past, this Jiangyin (江阴) shipping company was once unable to meet order demands due to tight coastline resources. In 2012, the enterprise, then named Yangzijiang Shipyard (扬子江造船厂), moved its entire factory to the Jiangyin-Jingjiang Industrial Park (江阴—靖江工业园区).
"Cross-river integration, north-south linkage, enterprises can share the policies of both places." Xu Yi (许毅), director of the Party Committee Office of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group (扬子江船业集团), introduced that the company's current order volume ranks third in the global shipbuilding industry.
Draw a blueprint to the end. In November 2019, the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee (江苏省委) and the Provincial Government (省政府) issued several policy measures to promote the high-quality development of north-south co-built parks. In September 2023, Wuxi (无锡) and Taizhou (泰州) signed an agreement to accelerate the construction and development of the Jiangyin-Jingjiang Industrial Park (江阴—靖江工业园区)...
From "breaking the wall and integrating" to "resonating at the same frequency." To date, Jiangsu (江苏) has built 45 north-south co-built parks, with a cumulative total of more than 1,700 enterprises entering the park, a project registration amount of more than 200 billion yuan, and driving employment of more than 660,000 people.
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Lacking the scientific, educational, and talent resources of first-tier cities, and unable to match the development carriers and consumption levels of large cities, how can innovative counties "innovate" and how can they be "new"?
During my interviews in Jiangyin (江阴), Jiangsu (江苏), Cixi (慈溪), Zhejiang (浙江), Fuqing (福清), Fujian (福建), Liuyang (浏阳), Hunan (湖南), and other places, I deeply felt that the innovation vitality of counties originates from the hard power forged by science, technology, and industry, grows from the soft environment cultivated by systems and mechanisms, and is inseparable from new ways of opening up ideas and models. Behind this is adapting to local conditions and giving full play to one's strengths.
Achieving "creating something from nothing" and breaking through limitations through technological and industrial innovation. If there are no conditions, create them; if there is a lack of resources, develop them. Fuqing (福清) internally encourages leading enterprises to establish research institute systems, and externally deepens the integration of industry, academia, and research through the "whoever can do it takes the lead" approach, allowing "a piece of glass" to stand on the high ground of technology; Cixi (慈溪) "weaves" innovation chains around the industrial chain, promoting the home appliance industry from component processing to the rise of independent brands... Carrying out technological innovation based on industrial needs has become the solid foundation for the characteristic industries of counties to grow from scratch and from small to large, and it is also an inexhaustible driving force for sustainable development.
Relying on institutional and mechanism innovation to cultivate a "soft environment" and nurture "hard development." What if it is difficult for asset-light enterprises to obtain financing? Cixi (慈溪) uses data intellectual property reform to turn intangible data into tangible money, enhancing enterprises' confidence in digital transformation. What if it is difficult for counties to attract talent? Jiangyin (江阴) innovates the flexible talent introduction mechanism of talent science and technology "enclaves," allowing high-end talents to "live in the city and contribute to the county." For counties, the sinking and gathering of innovative resources and taking root and blossoming are inseparable from the careful cultivation of the institutional soil.
Achieving integrated development and cross-regional development through concept and model innovation. From simply selling products to exporting scenarios, creativity, and experiences, Liuyang's (浏阳) fireworks industry has achieved a leap from the secondary industry to the integrated development of the secondary and tertiary industries. Jiangyin (江阴) and Jingjiang (靖江), Jiangsu (江苏) jointly build a cross-river park, transforming the disadvantages of county-level "solo operations" into the advantages of "hand-in-hand progress." A change in concept broadens the world. The key to breaking through county development is to break away from inherent thinking, establish a strong sense of the overall situation, and adapt to local conditions and guide the situation.
Innovation is not a "solo show," but a "grand chorus." Only by holding the "three keys" of technology, system, and concept can we unlock the deep-seated code of sustainable development and transform the key variable of technological innovation into the largest increment in the high-quality development of the county economy.
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Return to TopDecree of the State Council of the People's Republic of China
No. 820
The "Regulations on Ecological Environment Monitoring," adopted at the 70th Executive Meeting of the State Council (国务院) on October 17, 2025, are hereby promulgated and shall come into force on January 1, 2026.
Premier Li Qiang (李强)
October 31, 2025
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 These Regulations are formulated in accordance with relevant laws in order to standardize ecological environment monitoring activities, enhance the capacity and level of ecological environment monitoring, ensure the quality of ecological environment monitoring data, and better leverage the important role of ecological environment monitoring in supporting the construction of ecological civilization and a beautiful China, and serving the high-quality development of the economy and society.
Article 2 These Regulations apply to ecological environment monitoring and related activities carried out within the territory of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) and other sea areas under its jurisdiction. Where laws and administrative regulations provide otherwise, those provisions shall prevail.
For the purposes of these Regulations, "ecological environment monitoring" includes ecological environment monitoring conducted or organized by the government and its relevant departments to fulfill their duties such as ecological environment protection (hereinafter referred to as "public monitoring"), as well as self-monitoring conducted by enterprises, public institutions, and other production and business operators (hereinafter referred to as "enterprises and institutions") with statutory monitoring obligations regarding the impact of their related activities on the ecological environment.
Article 3 Ecological environment monitoring shall implement the Party and state's guidelines, policies, and decisions, adhere to lawful, scientific, and honest monitoring, and build a mechanism of government leadership, departmental collaboration, enterprise and institutional responsibility, social participation, and public supervision.
Article 4 The state establishes and improves the ecological environment monitoring system, and refines ecological environment monitoring norms and standards. Ecological environment monitoring shall comply with ecological environment monitoring norms and standards.
Article 5 The state strengthens the construction of ecological environment monitoring capabilities, accelerates the establishment of a modern ecological environment monitoring system, builds an ecological environment monitoring network that integrates land and sea, connects the sky and the ground, coordinates vertically, and shares information, and comprehensively enhances the automation, digitization, and intelligence of ecological environment monitoring.
Article 6 People's governments at or above the county level shall strengthen the organization, leadership, support, and guarantee of ecological environment monitoring, coordinate and solve major problems in ecological environment monitoring, and include the necessary funds for carrying out ecological environment monitoring in their budgets in accordance with the principle of dividing financial powers and expenditure responsibilities.
Article 7 The environmental protection department under the State Council (国务院) shall be responsible for the national ecological environment monitoring work within its scope of duties. The relevant departments under the State Council (国务院), such as natural resources, housing and urban-rural development, transport, water resources, agriculture and rural affairs, meteorology, forestry and grassland, and disease prevention and control, shall be responsible for the relevant work of ecological environment monitoring according to their respective duties.
The ecological environment departments of local people's governments shall be responsible for the ecological environment monitoring work within their respective administrative regions within their scope of duties. The relevant departments of local people's governments shall be responsible for the relevant work of ecological environment monitoring within their respective administrative regions according to their respective duties.
Article 8 Local people's governments at all levels shall establish and improve a responsibility system and working mechanism for preventing and punishing falsification of ecological environment monitoring data to ensure the authenticity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of ecological environment monitoring data.
Article 9 The state encourages and supports the research, development, and application of advanced technologies and equipment for ecological environment monitoring, increases the efforts to cultivate professional talents for ecological environment monitoring, and promotes international exchanges and cooperation in ecological environment monitoring.
The state establishes and improves the ecological environment monitoring data collection system and integrated sharing mechanism, and encourages and supports the in-depth development and application of ecological environment monitoring data.
Chapter II Public Monitoring
Article 10 Local people's governments at all levels and relevant departments of people's governments at or above the county level shall earnestly fulfill their ecological environment monitoring responsibilities and carry out or organize public monitoring such as ecological environment quality monitoring, ecological environment supervision monitoring, and emergency monitoring of sudden ecological environment events in accordance with laws, regulations, and the needs of ecological environment protection work.
Article 11 The environmental protection department under the State Council (国务院) shall, together with the relevant departments under the State Council (国务院), organize the national ecological environment monitoring network. The ecological environment departments of local people's governments at or above the level of cities divided into districts shall, together with the relevant departments at the same level, organize the local ecological environment monitoring network within their respective administrative regions.
The organization of the ecological environment monitoring network shall adhere to the principles of reasonable layout, complete functions, hierarchical classification, joint construction, and shared use, and promote the interconnection and interoperability of the national ecological environment monitoring network and the local ecological environment monitoring network.
Article 12 The environmental protection department under the State Council (国务院) shall, together with the relevant departments under the State Council (国务院), uniformly plan the establishment of national ecological environment quality monitoring stations. The ecological environment departments of the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall, together with the relevant departments at the same level, uniformly plan the establishment of local ecological environment quality monitoring stations within their respective administrative regions. The establishment, adjustment, and removal of local ecological environment quality monitoring stations shall be reported to the environmental protection department under the State Council (国务院) or the relevant departments under the State Council (国务院) for record.
The establishment of ecological environment quality monitoring stations shall comply with the requirements of ecological environment monitoring norms and avoid redundant construction.
Article 13 The ecological environment departments and other relevant departments shall, in accordance with their respective duties, strengthen the management of ecological environment quality monitoring stations and ensure the normal operation of ecological environment quality monitoring stations.
Local people's governments at all levels shall, in accordance with the law, provide guarantees for the construction and operation of ecological environment quality monitoring stations, and take measures to strengthen the protection of ecological environment quality monitoring stations.
No unit or individual may encroach upon or damage ecological environment quality monitoring stations and their facilities and equipment, or interfere with the normal operation of ecological environment quality monitoring stations.
Article 14 The environmental protection department under the State Council (国务院) shall, together with the relevant departments under the State Council (国务院), organize the ecological environment quality monitoring of key regions, river basins, and sea areas to provide support for promoting coordinated regional development, scientifically implementing ecological protection compensation, and optimizing industrial layout.
People's governments at or above the county level and their relevant departments may, according to actual needs, jointly organize ecological environment quality monitoring across administrative regions to promote the sharing of monitoring information and the mutual recognition of monitoring data.
Article 15 The environmental protection department under the State Council (国务院) and the ecological environment departments of the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall uniformly release ecological environment quality monitoring information in accordance with relevant regulations, and regularly release ecological environment status bulletins.
No unit or individual may illegally release ecological environment quality monitoring information.
Article 16 The ecological environment departments and other relevant departments shall, in accordance with their respective duties, strengthen the supervision and monitoring of various pollution sources (including mobile pollution sources), and put forward relevant suggestions, requirements, or make handling decisions to relevant units or individuals based on the monitoring results.
It is encouraged to use non-contact technical means such as remote sensing monitoring in ecological environment supervision monitoring to improve monitoring efficiency and reduce the impact on normal production and business activities.
Article 17 The ecological environment departments and other relevant departments shall strengthen the monitoring and early warning of ecological environment risks and enhance the ability to give early warning of ecological environment risks; if they discover situations that may endanger ecological environment safety or public health, the people's governments at or above the county level shall promptly release early warning information in accordance with the law.
Article 18 People's governments at or above the county level shall establish and improve an emergency monitoring management system for sudden ecological environment events, incorporate emergency monitoring of sudden ecological environment events into corresponding emergency plans, and improve the emergency monitoring response capacity for sudden ecological environment events.
After the occurrence of a sudden ecological environment event, the ecological environment departments and other relevant departments shall carry out emergency monitoring in accordance with the unified deployment of emergency response work. After the emergency response work for a sudden ecological environment event is completed, the relevant people's government shall immediately organize an assessment of the environmental impact and losses caused by the event, and promptly announce the assessment results to the public.
Article 19 Staff members of local people's governments at all levels and relevant departments of people's governments at or above the county level shall not falsify public monitoring data in any way, or explicitly or implicitly suggest that relevant units or individuals falsify public monitoring data, and shall not retaliate against units or individuals who lawfully perform their duties or refuse to resist illegal monitoring activities.
Chapter III Self-Monitoring
Article 20 Enterprises and institutions shall, in accordance with laws and regulations, conduct self-monitoring of the discharge of pollutants, greenhouse gases, etc. in their production and business activities, as well as the impact of construction projects, sudden ecological environment events, etc. on the ecological environment.
Article 21 Self-monitoring shall be carried out in accordance with relevant ecological environment monitoring norms and standards to formulate monitoring plans, and clarify monitoring point settings, monitoring indicators, monitoring frequency, monitoring methods, etc.
The main monitoring points of self-monitoring shall be installed and used with video monitoring equipment that can obtain the monitoring activity process and the operating status of the monitoring equipment, and shall be connected to the ecological environment department or other relevant departments.
Article 22 Self-monitoring shall use monitoring equipment that meets national standards and norms, and the monitoring equipment shall be regularly maintained, serviced, and periodically verified and calibrated to ensure the normal operation of the monitoring equipment.
Article 23 Enterprises and institutions that should install and use automatic monitoring equipment in accordance with laws and regulations shall connect their automatic monitoring equipment to the ecological environment department.
If an enterprise or institution discovers that the data transmitted by the automatic monitoring equipment is abnormal, it shall promptly report it to the ecological environment department and inspect and repair the automatic monitoring equipment.
Article 24 If manual monitoring methods are used to carry out self-monitoring, the operating conditions such as production load and the operation of pollution prevention and control facilities during the manual monitoring period shall be truthfully recorded to ensure that the monitoring data is representative.
Article 25 Enterprises and institutions shall establish and improve a monitoring data quality management system. Enterprises and institutions and their responsible persons shall be responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of the monitoring data.
Enterprises and institutions shall not implement or explicitly or implicitly suggest that relevant units or individuals implement the following acts of falsifying monitoring data:
(1) Issuing monitoring reports directly without actually carrying out monitoring;
(2) Tampering with or forging original monitoring records and monitoring data;
(3) Intentionally omitting monitoring items or changing monitoring conditions;
(4) Switching monitoring samples or changing sampling points, times, etc. without authorization, interfering with the sampling environment or sampling activities;
(5) Using means such as abnormal operation or damage to monitoring equipment, unauthorized modification of monitoring equipment parameter settings, false marking of the status of automatic monitoring equipment or the operating conditions of production facilities and pollution prevention and control facilities, or the use of cheating tools to distort monitoring data;
(6) Other acts of falsifying monitoring data.
Article 26 Enterprises and institutions shall preserve the original monitoring records of self-monitoring within the time limit prescribed by laws and regulations; if the laws and regulations do not prescribe a preservation period, the original monitoring records shall be preserved for at least 5 years.
Enterprises and institutions shall disclose relevant information on self-monitoring in accordance with the law and accept social supervision.
Chapter IV Technical Service Agencies
Article 27 Governments and their relevant departments, enterprises and institutions may entrust legally established technical service agencies to carry out ecological environment monitoring-related services (hereinafter referred to as "monitoring services").
Article 28 Technical service agencies that carry out monitoring services shall have corresponding facilities, equipment, technical capabilities, technical personnel, and management capabilities, and shall file with the ecological environment department in accordance with regulations. Those engaged in inspection and testing activities shall obtain qualification recognition for inspection and testing institutions in accordance with the law.
When applying for filing, a technical service agency shall submit a written commitment to the ecological environment department. The written commitment shall include information on its facilities, equipment, technical capabilities, technical personnel, and management capabilities, and the technical service agency shall be responsible for the authenticity of the information.
The ecological environment department shall announce the filed technical service agencies and their written commitments, business scope, etc. to the public, and provide filing information inquiry services.
Specific management measures for technical service agencies shall be formulated by the environmental protection department under the State Council (国务院) in conjunction with the relevant departments under the State Council (国务院).
Article 29 Technical service agencies shall not accept entrustments beyond their business scope, and shall not transfer entrusted business to others in violation of the agreement.
Technical service agencies shall carry out monitoring services independently, objectively, and impartially, and shall not accept entrustments that may have conflicts of interest at the same time.
Article 30 Technical service agencies that accept entrustments to carry out monitoring services shall comply with ecological environment monitoring norms and standards.
The entrusting unit and its relevant personnel shall cooperate with the technical service agency to carry out monitoring services and provide necessary convenience and conditions.
The entrusting unit shall strengthen supervision of the monitoring service activities of the technical service agency in accordance with regulations.
Article 31 Technical service agencies that accept entrustments to carry out the operation and maintenance of ecological environment monitoring equipment shall establish an operation and maintenance record system; problems that are found to affect the normal operation of ecological environment monitoring equipment shall be dealt with in a timely manner and shall not be concealed.
Article 32 Technical service agencies that accept entrustments to carry out monitoring services shall establish a monitoring data quality management system and shall not falsify monitoring data in any way.
The provisions of Article 25 of these Regulations shall apply to technical service agencies that accept entrustments to carry out monitoring services.
Technical service agencies and their responsible persons shall be responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of the monitoring data issued by the technical service agencies.
Article 33 Technical service agencies that accept entrustments to carry out monitoring services shall preserve relevant data, reports, records, and entrustment contracts and other materials related to their business activities in accordance with regulations to ensure that the entire process of business activities is traceable.
Chapter V Supervision and Management
Article 34 The environmental protection department under the State Council (国务院) shall promote the management and service of monitoring data reporting, technical service agency filing, and related information disclosure through the ecological environment monitoring management service platform, and establish an information sharing mechanism with relevant departments under the State Council (国务院).
Article 35 The ecological environment departments and other relevant departments shall, in accordance with their respective duties, strengthen the supervision and inspection of ecological environment monitoring activities. The ecological environment departments and other relevant departments shall strengthen coordination and cooperation, implement joint inspections where joint inspections can be carried out, and encourage the use of off-site inspections and non-contact technical means to carry out supervision and inspections.
If the ecological environment departments and other relevant departments need to conduct on-site inspections of enterprises and institutions, technical service agencies, and related places, they may require relevant units and individuals to explain relevant matters, consult and copy relevant materials, inquire and inspect relevant information systems, seal up suspected illegal related equipment and places, and carry out on-site monitoring. Relevant units and individuals shall cooperate and shall not refuse or obstruct.
Inspection personnel shall be legally obligated to keep confidential state secrets, work secrets, commercial secrets, personal privacy, and personal information learned during the inspection.
Article 36 The environmental protection department under the State Council (国务院) shall, in conjunction with the relevant departments under the State Council (国务院), establish an ecological environment monitoring credit evaluation system, and record relevant violations of laws and regulations in the credit record in accordance with laws and regulations, and incorporate them into the national credit information sharing platform.
Article 37 The ecological environment department shall implement classified and graded supervision of technical service agencies based on the scale, technical capabilities, technical personnel level, management capabilities, and credit status of the technical service agencies, guide the large-scale development of technical service agencies, and enhance their professional level and market credibility.
Article 38 Relevant industry organizations for ecological environment monitoring shall establish and improve industry norms, strengthen industry self-discipline management, and promote the healthy development of the industry.
Article 39 Any unit or individual has the right to report acts that violate the provisions of these Regulations to the ecological environment department and other relevant departments. The department receiving the report shall handle it in a timely manner in accordance with the law.
Chapter VI Legal Liability
Chapter VI Legal Liability
Article 40 Those who encroach upon or damage ecological environment quality monitoring stations and their facilities and equipment, or interfere with the normal operation of ecological environment quality monitoring stations, shall be ordered to make corrections by the ecological environment authorities or other relevant departments in accordance with their respective duties, and shall be fined not less than 20,000 yuan but not more than 200,000 yuan.
Article 41 Staff members of local people's governments at all levels and relevant departments of people's governments at or above the county level who commit any of the following acts shall be given sanctions in accordance with the law and shall be notified:
(1) Falsifying public monitoring data or explicitly or implicitly indicating that relevant units or individuals falsify public monitoring data;
(2) Retaliating against units or individuals who legally perform their duties or refuse to resist illegal monitoring activities;
(3) Other circumstances of abuse of power, neglect of duty, or engaging in malpractice for personal gain.
Article 42 If an enterprise or institution commits any of the following acts in carrying out its own monitoring, the ecological environment authorities or other relevant departments shall order it to make corrections in accordance with their respective duties, and shall impose a fine of not less than 20,000 yuan but not more than 200,000 yuan; if it refuses to make corrections, it shall be ordered to suspend production and business:
(1) Failing to comply with ecological environment monitoring norms or standards, resulting in distortion of monitoring data;
(2) Using monitoring equipment that does not meet national standards or specifications, or failing to regularly maintain or periodically verify and calibrate monitoring equipment;
(3) Failing to install and use video surveillance equipment at key monitoring points as required;
(4) Failing to install and use automatic monitoring equipment as required, or failing to report abnormal data transmission from automatic monitoring equipment in a timely manner and inspect and repair the automatic monitoring equipment;
(5) The video surveillance equipment or automatic monitoring equipment at key monitoring points is not connected to the ecological environment authorities or other relevant departments;
(6) Failing to record or truthfully record the production load, operation of pollution prevention and control facilities, and other operating conditions during manual monitoring;
(7) Failing to establish a monitoring data quality management system;
(8) Failing to preserve original monitoring records or failing to preserve them within the prescribed time limit;
(9) Failing to disclose or truthfully disclose relevant information on self-monitoring in accordance with the law.
If the ecological environment authorities or other relevant departments find that the monitoring equipment used by enterprises and institutions does not meet national standards or specifications, in addition to imposing penalties on the enterprises and institutions in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, they may also publicize the relevant information of the equipment and its producers and sellers to the public, and notify the market supervision and management department, which shall handle the producers and sellers in accordance with the law.
Article 43 If a technical service organization commits any of the following acts, the ecological environment authorities shall order it to make corrections and impose a fine of not less than 20,000 yuan but not more than 200,000 yuan; if there is illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated; if it refuses to make corrections, it shall be ordered to suspend business:
(1) Not having the corresponding facilities, equipment, technical capabilities, technical personnel, and management capabilities;
(2) Failing to file for recordation as required;
(3) Accepting entrustment beyond its business scope, violating the agreement to sub-entrust the entrusted business, or accepting entrustment that may have conflicts of interest at the same time;
(4) Failing to comply with ecological environment monitoring norms or standards when carrying out monitoring services, resulting in distortion of monitoring data;
(5) Failing to establish an operation and maintenance record system for the operation and maintenance of ecological environment monitoring equipment, or concealing or failing to deal with problems that affect the normal operation of ecological environment monitoring equipment in a timely manner;
(6) Failing to establish a monitoring data quality management system;
(7) Failing to preserve relevant data, reports, records, entrustment contracts, and other materials related to its business activities as required.
Article 44 If an enterprise or institution implements or explicitly or implicitly indicates that relevant units or individuals falsify monitoring data, the ecological environment authorities or other relevant departments shall order it to make corrections in accordance with their respective duties, and shall impose a fine of not less than 100,000 yuan but not more than 1 million yuan, and a fine of not less than 50,000 yuan but not more than 200,000 yuan shall be imposed on the directly responsible person in charge and other directly responsible personnel; if the circumstances are serious, it shall be ordered to suspend production and business.
Article 45 If a technical service organization that accepts entrustment to carry out monitoring services falsifies monitoring data, the ecological environment authorities shall impose a fine of not less than 100,000 yuan but not more than 500,000 yuan; if the circumstances are serious, a fine of not less than 500,000 yuan but not more than 2 million yuan shall be imposed, and it shall be prohibited from engaging in monitoring services, and if it has obtained relevant qualifications for monitoring services, the department that granted its qualification certificate shall revoke its qualification certificate.
If a technical service organization is punished for the illegal acts prescribed in the preceding paragraph, the directly responsible person in charge and other directly responsible personnel shall be fined not less than 10,000 yuan but not more than 50,000 yuan, and shall be prohibited from engaging in monitoring services for 5 years; if the circumstances are serious, they shall be prohibited from engaging in monitoring services for 10 years; if a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated in accordance with the law, and they shall be prohibited from engaging in monitoring services for life.
Article 46 If a violation of the provisions of these Regulations causes losses to others, the liability for compensation shall be borne in accordance with the law; if it constitutes a violation of public security administration, the public security organ shall give public security administration punishment in accordance with the law; if a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated in accordance with the law.
Chapter VII Supplementary Provisions
Article 47 The ecological environment monitoring work of the army shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Central Military Commission (中央军事委员会).
Article 48 The security protection of ecological environment monitoring data shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the "Data Security Law of the People's Republic of China" (《中华人民共和国数据安全法》) and the "Regulations on the Management of Network Data Security" (《网络数据安全管理条例》).
Article 49 These Regulations shall come into force on January 1, 2026.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (新华社北京) electric dispatch)
By: 本报记者 邱超奕
Recently, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) and the Ministry of Finance (财政部) jointly issued the "Opinions on Further Improving Enterprise Annuity Work." What is an enterprise annuity? What is its role for employees and employers? What are the highlights of the opinions? A reporter interviewed relevant experts.
An enterprise annuity refers to a supplementary pension insurance system voluntarily established by employers and their employees on the basis of legally participating in basic pension insurance.
What are the benefits of developing enterprise annuities? For the pension system, the scale of China's enterprise annuity funds has grown from 151.9 billion yuan in 2007 to more than 4 trillion yuan in 2025, effectively enhancing the financial stability and risk resistance of the entire pension system.
For the majority of employees, the enterprise annuity adopts a development model of joint accumulation by the unit and individuals, and market investment to preserve and increase value, providing a supplementary source of pension income for insured employees.
According to the enterprise annuity measures, when an employee reaches the retirement age prescribed by the state or completely loses the ability to work, they can receive the enterprise annuity from their personal enterprise annuity account on a monthly, installment, or one-time basis. They can also use all or part of the funds in their personal enterprise annuity account to purchase commercial pension insurance products, receive benefits based on the insurance contract, and enjoy corresponding inheritance rights. The funds in the personal enterprise annuity account of personnel who settle abroad can be paid to them in a lump sum according to their requirements. After the death of an employee or retiree, the balance of their personal enterprise annuity account can be inherited.
For employers, the enterprise annuity becomes a part of the unit's salary and welfare system, which is conducive to attracting talent.
For economic development, as a typical long-term fund, enterprise annuities enhance returns and diversify risks through diversified investment, providing financial support for high-quality economic development while realizing the preservation and appreciation of fund value.
This opinion puts forward a series of measures to further improve the work of enterprise annuities. Lu Quan (鲁全), a professor at Renmin University of China (中国人民大学), believes that expanding the scope of coverage, simplifying the establishment procedures, and flexibly selecting contribution ratios are the highlights of this opinion.
The opinion proposes: "Expand the scope of coverage. Encourage and guide all types of enterprises, social organizations, foundations, private non-enterprise units, and other eligible employers and their employees to establish enterprise annuities in accordance with the 'Enterprise Annuity Measures' to expand the coverage of the enterprise annuity system."
"Enterprise annuities are not only for enterprises to establish. The opinion encourages and guides social organizations, foundations, private non-enterprise units, etc. to establish enterprise annuities, which is conducive to expanding the scope of coverage and benefiting more units and employees," said Fang Lianquan (房连泉), Secretary-General of the World Social Security Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院世界社保研究中心).
The opinion proposes: "Simplify the establishment procedures. If an employer has established a system of employee representative congresses, the enterprise annuity plan shall be submitted to the employee representative congress for discussion and approval; if an employee representative congress system has not been established, the enterprise annuity plan may be approved through other democratic procedures such as discussion and publicity by all employees. Promote a simple template for enterprise annuity plans, and encourage qualified localities to gradually realize online filing."
The opinion clarifies: "Flexibly select contribution ratios. Enterprise annuities are jointly contributed by employers and employees. The employer's contribution shall not exceed 8% of the total wages of the employees participating in the enterprise annuity in the unit each year, and the total contribution of the employer and employees shall not exceed 12% of the total wages of the employees participating in the enterprise annuity in the unit each year. Employers and their employees can flexibly choose the contribution ratio or amount within the contribution limit."
Zheng Wei (郑伟), Director of the China Insurance and Social Security Research Center of Peking University (北京大学中国保险与社会保障研究中心), believes that the opinion gives employers greater autonomy and flexibility. Specifically, for those with strong economic affordability, the opinion encourages contributions at a higher ratio or amount; for those with limited economic affordability, they can start with low contributions and then gradually increase them when conditions permit; when the employer's ability to continue contributions is insufficient, they can reduce or suspend contributions; if supplementary contributions are needed, they can be made as required. In short, enterprise annuities are not mandatory.
Dong Keyong (董克用), a professor at Renmin University of China (中国人民大学), introduced that since 2007, the number of employers establishing enterprise annuities has increased from 32,000 to 159,000 in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of about 8%. At present, the number of employees covered by enterprise annuities has increased from 9.29 million to 32.42 million in 2024, with an average annual increase of about 1.36 million.
The state has formulated and implemented preferential tax policies to support the development of enterprise annuities. Employers and employees who establish (participate in) enterprise annuities can enjoy pre-tax deduction of enterprise income tax and deferred payment of individual income tax policies. For employers, the enterprise income tax for the employer's contribution to the enterprise annuity paid for all employees employed or employed in the unit is allowed to be deducted before tax for the part not exceeding 5% of the total wages of employees; for employees, in the contribution link, when the employer's contribution is included in the individual account, the individual does not temporarily pay individual income tax; the part of the individual contribution that does not exceed 4% of the taxable base of the individual's contribution wage is allowed to be deducted before tax. In the investment link, employees do not temporarily pay individual income tax on the investment income generated by the unit's contribution and the individual's contribution. In the receiving link, the enterprise annuity received by individuals on a monthly basis is taxed in full according to the tax rate applicable to the "wage and salary income" item; the enterprise annuity received on an annual or quarterly basis is taxed according to the above method after being apportioned to each month.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦瀚洋
It was the evening rush hour, and the Binhai Avenue in Haiyan County (海盐县), Jiaxing City (嘉兴市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省) was bustling with traffic. Suddenly, the urgent siren of a 120 ambulance pierced the air, its blue light flashing rapidly through the traffic. Inside was Chen (陈某), who had suddenly fainted and fallen to the ground, urgently needing to be taken to the hospital for rescue.
When the ambulance reached the Zaoyuan Road (枣园路) intersection, it encountered a red light. All lanes ahead had vehicles waiting in line. In this extremely urgent situation, the 7 private cars in front staged a tacit and "textbook-style" yielding of the right-of-way. "When I heard the ambulance, I noticed it was coming from the middle lane, and my first reaction was to give way," said Xie Simin (谢思敏), the driver in the front of the right lane. Without hesitation, she turned the steering wheel, and her car,浙F8WL00, moved forward at a precise 45-degree angle, steadily yielding to the side of the road.
Subsequently, another 6 drivers adjusted their direction with tacit understanding. In just a few seconds, a lifeline was quickly opened up in the traffic.
In less than 3 minutes, when the ambulance was once again blocked by a red light, the same warmth was staged again. The cars浙FDS9504 and浙F85A92 in the right lane took the lead in pulling out, followed closely by苏U22651, yielding to the left front at a 45-degree angle, maximizing the space for yielding. The ambulance quickly passed again, speeding towards the hospital. In the end, the entire journey took only 10 minutes, and the patient Chen (陈某) successfully received treatment.
"Thanks to everyone's tacit cooperation, we were able to seize the most critical time," said Wang Chunjiang (王春江), the ambulance driver.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郑 轶
At 22:55 on January 14, Nie Weiping (聂卫平), honorary chairman of the Chinese Weiqi Association, former head coach of the national Weiqi team, and "Chess Saint," passed away in Beijing (北京) at the age of 74. His departure leaves the Weiqi world with endless remembrance.
As a representative figure of Chinese Weiqi, from creating an eleven-game winning streak in the first four China-Japan Weiqi Challenge Matches to dedicating himself to Weiqi promotion even in his twilight years, Nie Weiping practiced his sincere original intention and persistent dedication to the Weiqi cause throughout his life.
"As long as it is something beneficial to Weiqi, I am willing to do my best." Nie Weiping often said this. Now, he has finished his life's game, and the stories that have inspired generations remain in people's hearts for a long time.
Taking on All Comers in the China-Japan Challenge Match
"This is the glory of Weiqi, and even more the glory of China"
A Weiqi board, between black and white, interweaves the outline of the years.
Nie Weiping was born in 1952. He learned to play Weiqi at a young age under the influence of his family, and later studied under two masters, Lei Puhua (雷溥华) and Guo Tisheng (过惕生), and his Weiqi skills improved day by day. In 1973, he was selected for the national Weiqi training team, and then began to show his talent in domestic competitions, winning many important event championships.
Weiqi originated in China, but in the 1970s and 1980s, Japanese Weiqi firmly occupied the "top spot" in the world Weiqi world, and Chinese Weiqi players were suppressed by it for a long time. In a long period of dormancy, Nie Weiping lit a ray of light. In a visit to Japan in 1976, he defeated many Japanese masters in a row and was hailed as "Nie Whirlwind."
The China-Japan Weiqi Challenge Match, founded in 1984, became the highlight of Nie Weiping's career. In the first competition, due to the disparity in strength between the two sides, the outside world was generally not optimistic about the Chinese team. After the start of the competition, Kobayashi Koichi (小林光一) of the Japanese team took six consecutive victories, putting the Chinese team in a dangerous situation with only the main player Nie Weiping left.
In a situation with no way out, Nie Weiping burst out with amazing combat power, defeating Kobayashi Koichi and Kato Masao (加藤正夫) in a row. On November 20, 1985, Nie Weiping defeated Fujisawa Hideyuki (藤泽秀行), the main player of the Japanese team, achieving a milestone victory in the history of Chinese Weiqi.
The Chinese team won the first China-Japan Weiqi Challenge Match championship, and the whole country rejoiced, greatly boosting the national spirit. Weiqi veteran Wang Runan (王汝南) recalled that the changes on the chessboard became the focus of attention of the whole society at that time, and people talked about Weiqi wherever they went.
In the second Challenge Match, the Japanese team, making a comeback, once led 8:4, but Nie Weiping took five consecutive victories, helping the Chinese team successfully defend its title. In the third competition, at the critical moment when the two sides fought to 8:8, Nie Weiping defeated Kato Masao, the main player of the Japanese team, leading the Chinese team to achieve three consecutive championships. "This is the glory of Weiqi, and even more the glory of China," Nie Weiping said after the game.
The Only "Chess Saint" in the Chinese Weiqi World
"I have been proud for decades, and also uneasy for decades"
In that historical era, the influence and appeal of the China-Japan Weiqi Challenge Match far exceeded the scope of sports. Nie Weiping succeeded in defending the title three times, creating a glorious legend with his superb Weiqi skills, unyielding will, and deep national feelings. For a time, "Nie Whirlwind" was regarded as a national idol.
Weiqi players all wear suits to compete, but in the do-or-die battle with Kobayashi Koichi in the first China-Japan Weiqi Challenge Match, Nie Weiping wore a sportswear with the word "China" printed on the chest. "I borrowed the clothes from the table tennis team. At that time, I thought that I was representing China in the competition and could not lose." It was precisely because of the cherishing of national honor and the fighting spirit of how many chances one has in life to fight that Nie Weiping finally turned the tide.
Encouraged by Nie Weiping, an unprecedented Weiqi craze swept the country, and many young people followed him on the road to learning Weiqi. In 1988, Nie Weiping was awarded the title of "Chess Saint" by the then State Sports Commission and the Chinese Weiqi Association, and this honor is still unique in the Chinese Weiqi world. "I have been proud of this for decades, and also uneasy for decades," Nie Weiping, who has always been straightforward, admitted frankly.
Nie Weiping has climbed to the peak and has also been frustrated. In the first Ying's Cup World Professional Weiqi Championship, Nie Weiping was reversed by South Korean Weiqi player Cho Hunhyun (曹薰铉) in the final with a score of 2:3. Later, Nie Weiping said that his biggest regret was that he had never won a world championship, but he believed that his students would definitely win.
As his Weiqi skills gradually weakened with age, Nie Weiping took on more responsibility for imparting knowledge and teaching. He devoted himself to cultivating people and supporting younger generations, and top Weiqi players such as Chang Hao (常昊) and Gu Li (古力) have received his careful guidance. The Nie Weiping Weiqi Dojo, which he founded in 1999, has produced many world champions and national champions such as Ke Jie (柯洁), Gu Zihao (辜梓豪), and Zhou Ruiyang (周睿羊) in the past 20 years, and has trained nearly 300 professional Weiqi players.
At the 30th anniversary commemorative competition of the China-Japan Weiqi Challenge Match in 2015, the Chinese Weiqi Association presented Nie Weiping with a special contribution award. A golden Panlong-shaped trophy is not only consistent with the "Chess Saint's" zodiac sign, but also a commendation for his Weiqi career.
Playing a "Winning Move" with a Normal Mind
"Even in the AI era, humans still need Weiqi"
Taking the China-Japan Weiqi Challenge Match as a turning point, many world competitions were subsequently founded one after another, and the world Weiqi world presented a "three-legged" pattern of China, Japan, and South Korea. Chinese Weiqi began to win 6 world championships in one year from 2013, and a group of Weiqi players born in the 1990s and 2000s gradually moved to the center of the world stage. Nie Weiping was very pleased with the vigorous development trend.
Deeply involved in the Weiqi field for decades, Nie Weiping has devoted all his efforts to the inheritance and development of the project. After suffering from a serious illness and undergoing surgery in 2013, he still actively participated in various Weiqi events and activities, insisting on shining. From explaining games and guiding matches to communicating with young Weiqi players and promoting projects, Nie Weiping spared no effort to expand the influence of Weiqi.
Accompanied by Weiqi throughout his life, Nie Weiping has always maintained a normal mind. Whether in good times or bad, he always takes an optimistic and open-minded attitude and decisively plays a "winning move." He frankly said: "The principles on the chessboard have a guiding role for daily life, study, and work. Even in the AI era, humans still need Weiqi."
Although the career of a Weiqi player is limited, the "score" of Weiqi skills and spirit can transcend time. Nie Weiping is delighted with the transformation of Chinese Weiqi from catching up to leading, and also sighs at the era of "national fortune prospers, Weiqi fortune prospers." His exemplary power leads generations of young Weiqi players to forge ahead, and also rejuvenates this ancient intellectual sport.
In 2019, on the 70th anniversary of the founding of New China, Nie Weiping and more than 20 world champions and veteran Weiqi players from the Chinese Weiqi world came to the People's Daily and sang "Me and My Motherland" together. Now, a generation of "Chess Saint" has passed away, and his wonderful life game is still shining brightly.
Layout design: Wang Zheping (汪哲平)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 尚嵘峥
A Hetian (和田) team member kicks the ball, and the whole stadium erupts in cheers... Not long ago, the final of the Xinjiang "Artush Cup" (阿图什杯) Football Invitational Tournament was staged at the Artush (阿图什) City Football Park in Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture (克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州), Xinjiang (新疆). With the Hetian (和田) team ultimately winning the cup, this 13-day football event, which attracted over 250,000 spectators, came to an end.
At the same time, in Yikesake (依克萨克) Village, Shang-Artush (上阿图什) Town, Artush (阿图什) City, Abuduhani (阿不都合尼), a fourth-grade student at the primary school, sat in front of the television, intently watching the live broadcast of the match. "When I grow up, I want to be like them and become a football player on the green field."
In Artush (阿图什), football has become integrated into the lives of the local people. There is a saying here: "Children can sing when they can speak, and they can play football when they can walk." Abuduhani (阿不都合尼) is such a child. Under the influence of his neighbors, he fell in love with playing football, and after entering primary school, he was selected as a member of the school team.
How has football become a "top" sport in a small city with a population of less than 300,000? In Yikesake (依克萨克) Village, we may find the answer.
Yikesake (依克萨克) Village is known as the "Centennial Football Village." The village's football museum houses two "fur hat balls," which are footballs made from sheepskin by locals nearly a century ago. At the end of the 19th century, merchants returning from Europe leveled a football field in Yikesake (依克萨克) Village and taught the villagers to play football. Since then, the sport has taken root in Artush (阿图什).
"Children are influenced by their parents to love playing football, but from interest to professionalism, they still need to undergo systematic training," said Aikere Mujang Abudureheman (艾克热木江·阿不都热合曼), the principal of Yikesake (依克萨克) Primary School. As a national youth campus football characteristic school, the primary school offers a football characteristic class every week, and each class has formed a football team, regularly organizing class leagues. Outstanding players have the opportunity to join the school football team.
As of now, Artush (阿图什) has 21 national youth campus football characteristic schools, more than 80 campus football fields, and nearly 160 campus football teams. "As long as you work hard, you can kick out a future." Yushanjiang Aimaiti (玉山江·艾买提), a football teacher at Yikesake (依克萨克) Primary School, introduced that students can go to schools in northern Xinjiang (北疆) with better educational conditions through the football specialty student enrollment plan, and also have the opportunity to enter football clubs.
Bilali Abudukere Mu (比拉力·阿布都克热木) was once a member of the Yikesake (依克萨克) Primary School football team. In a daily training session at the school, he was spotted by the coach of the Yikesake (依克萨克) Village Baishan (柏山) Football Club, entered the club for trial training, and successfully stayed. In 2024, he represented the club in the national competition and won fifth place, becoming a "star player" from the school team.
In recent years, the Artush (阿图什) campus women's football team has also made new breakthroughs, and more and more girls are pursuing their dreams on the green field. In 2012, Artush (阿图什) City Xiaoluke (硝鲁克) Middle School established a women's football team. Currently, more than 40 players participate in training for a long time. In 2024, the team successively won two runner-up titles in the Xinjiang (新疆) Youth Women's Football Invitational Tournament and the Xinjiang (新疆) Campus Football Characteristic School League (Junior High School Women's Group).
In 2025, Yikesake (依克萨克) Primary School formed a women's football team. "Girls are not inferior when playing football. We hope that children can enjoy the fun of football and 靠拼搏闯出一片天 (kào pīn bó chuǎng chū yī piàn tiān - "rely on hard work to create a world," to achieve success through hard work and determination)." said Aikere Mujang Abudureheman (艾克热木江·阿不都热合曼).
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Beijing, January 15th (Reporter Li Shuo (李硕)) The qualifying rounds for the 2026 Australian Open concluded on the 15th with Chinese players Wu Yibing (吴易昺), Bai Zhuoxuan (白卓璇), and Yuan Yue (袁悦) advancing to the singles main draw. With the breakthrough of these three players, there will be eight Chinese Tennis Association players appearing in the singles main draw of this year's Australian Open.
Despite being troubled by a cold, Wu Yibing (吴易昺) still won with a score of 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets, not losing a single set in the three rounds of qualifying. Bai Zhuoxuan (白卓璇) achieved a逆转 after losing the first set, defeating her opponent with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. Yuan Yue (袁悦) gradually regained her form after two tough rounds, and smoothly passed this round with a score of 6-3, 6-1.
The singles draw was also announced on the same day. In the first round of the women's singles, Wang Xinyu's (王欣瑜) opponent is Ukrainian qualifier Kalinina, Zhang Shuai (张帅) will face Australian wildcard Preston, Bai Zhuoxuan (白卓璇) will face Russian player Pavlyuchenkova, and Yuan Yue (袁悦) will challenge the second seed, Polish star Swiatek. In the first round of the men's singles, Zhang Zhizhen's (张之臻) opponent is the 18th seed, Argentinian player Cerundolo, Shang Juncheng (商竣程) will face Spanish player Agut, Buyun Chaokete (布云朝克特) will challenge the 21st seed, Canadian player Shapovalov, and Wu Yibing (吴易昺) will face Italian player Nardi. The Australian Open main draw will begin on the 18th.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郝迎灿
In the harsh winter, the Liaohe Plain (辽河平原) is a frozen expanse. Inside the indoor rowing hall of the training base on the bank of the Laodong River (劳动河), a tributary on the left bank of the Daliao River (大辽河), the intensity of training for the canoeing and kayaking team of the Yingkou City Sports School (营口市体育运动学校) in Liaoning (辽宁) doesn't diminish. As the whistle rises and falls, more than a dozen paddles neatly cut through the water's surface, splashing up strings of water droplets.
"We can't go down to the river in winter, so we simulate paddling indoors, focusing on refining the details of our movements and improving our physical fitness, laying a good foundation for water training in the coming year." By the training pool, two figures move back and forth, sometimes gesturing, sometimes shouting loudly. They are Zheng Liangxu (郑良旭) and Zhao Fen (赵芬), the "husband and wife team" coaches of the canoeing and kayaking team.
Opening the canoeing and kayaking team's competition log, a set of data is particularly striking: more than 200 talents have been sent to the provincial team and the national team, winning more than 200 gold medals in national competitions, more than 20 gold medals in Asian competitions, and more than 20 gold medals in world competitions... Behind the heavy honors is the sincere love of Zheng Liangxu and Zhao Fen for canoeing and kayaking, as well as decades of unremitting perseverance and silent dedication.
In May 1988, Zheng Liangxu and Zhao Fen retired from the Liaoning Provincial Canoeing and Kayaking Team (辽宁省皮划艇队). As outstanding national athletes, they were both hired by the Yingkou City Sports Bureau (营口市体育局) as canoeing and kayaking coaches. On their first day of reporting for duty, they were dumbfounded: "There were not many team members, no dedicated training waters, and everything had to start from scratch."
Riding a bicycle, Zheng Liangxu searched all the waters around Yingkou (营口) city, and finally settled on the Laodong River (劳动河), "The water here is calm and the water depth is moderate, which is very suitable for water training." In order to solve the accommodation problem, the couple took the team members to rent old classrooms, idle factory buildings, abandoned warehouses and private houses, "The residences often leaked wind and rain, and the highest temperature in the house in winter was below zero degrees Celsius even with a stove, and everyone had frostbite on their hands."
In 2001, with the support of relevant departments, the construction of the canoeing and kayaking team training base, covering an area of 10,000 square meters, began. In July of the same year, a two-story building was successfully completed. On the day they moved in, the couple and the team members cried with joy, "We finally have a home!"
What is little known is that due to limited financial allocations, part of the base construction funds was actually paid out of their own pockets by Zheng Liangxu and his wife. Dormitories, canteens, classrooms, physical training rooms, indoor rowing halls... After more than 20 years of "adding oil" continuous construction, nowadays, the training base is fully equipped and its functions are increasingly perfect.
"In order to extend the water training time, we break the ice and go into the water every year in March, and only take the boats ashore when the river surface freezes in November." Zhao Fen said that the river water is ice-cold in early spring and late autumn, and some team members often capsize. In order to prevent the children from catching a cold, she has to boil a large pot of ginger soup every day. After a training session, the team members are already out of breath, but Zhao Fen adds more on the side: "Lying pull-ups, add two more sets!" The team members turned their eyes to Zheng Liangxu, who shook his head and remained unmoved, "Competitive sports is about maximizing the potential of athletes." In 2014, the only indoor rowing hall in the province was built here, and the team members were able to simulate paddling movements in the pool, solving the problem that they could not train in the water in winter.
While they are not lenient in training, the couple are warm-hearted guardians in life. "For more than 30 years of work, we have been with the team members almost every day, eating, living and training together, and taking care of everything." At night, Zhao Fen has to wait for all the team members to fall asleep before she can lie down with peace of mind. Talking about her feelings over the years, she jokingly said, "I always feel like I haven't slept enough."
Liu Junxi (刘俊希), a senior at Beijing Sport University (北京体育大学), clearly remembers that he suddenly had a high fever before the sports major test that year. "I had a fever for 3 days, and Coach Zhao took care of me for 3 days. I finally got rid of the fever the day before the exam, and passed the test without any danger." In order to broaden the path for the team members to grow and succeed, the Yingkou Canoeing and Kayaking Team (营口皮划艇队) has gradually transformed from competitive sports to sports education in recent years. Since 2012, 32 team members have entered university through sports major tests.
On the wall of the entrance hall of the comprehensive training building, there is a list of honors, with photos of the champions who "walked" out of the base. "Yu Lamei (于腊梅), world champion, former head coach of the Liaoning Women's Kayak Team (辽宁女子皮艇队); Huang Zhendong (黄振东), Asian Games champion, current head coach of the Sichuan Men's Kayak Team (四川男子皮艇队)..." Zheng Liangxu and Zhao Fen know these names like the back of their hands, "Watching the children grow up one by one, I feel particularly fulfilled."
Return to TopThis newspaper reports from Harbin (哈尔滨), January 15th (Reporter Fang Yuan (方圆)) Recently, the National Ice and Snow Sports and Ice and Snow Economy High-Quality Development Forum was held in Harbin (哈尔滨), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省). Representatives, experts, scholars, and athletes from the Ministry of Education Student Sports Association, the Harbin (哈尔滨) Municipal Government, and more than 30 domestic universities gathered in the ice city. With the theme of "New Ice and Snow Quality, Cultural Integration, Strengthening Physique, and Shaping the Future," this forum focused on in-depth exchanges on topics such as talent cultivation, technological empowerment, cultural inheritance, and industrial upgrading, to build consensus and contribute wisdom to promote the high-quality development of the ice and snow industry in Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省). At the opening ceremony, the Heilongjiang University (黑龙江大学) Ice and Snow Economy Research Institute was officially inaugurated. The research institute will focus on research on ice and snow economic theory and policy, ice and snow equipment manufacturing and technological innovation, and ice and snow sports development and popularization among the public.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15th (Reporters Li Chunyu (李春宇) and Gao Meng (高萌)) The 2026 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships will be held at the National Indoor Stadium (国家体育馆) from January 22nd to 25th. This is the last International Skating Union figure skating event before the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
This competition marks the second time Beijing (北京) has hosted the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, following 2003. It provides a platform for athletes from home and abroad to exchange skills, compete, and showcase their strength before the Winter Olympics. China will send a team to participate in all events. According to the previously announced list, Chen Yudong (陈昱东), Jin Boyang (金博洋), and Peng Zhiming (彭智铭) (alternates: Dai Dawei (戴大卫), Zhao Qihan (赵启涵)) will participate in the men's singles competition; An Xiangyi (安香怡), Zhang Ruiyang (张瑞阳), and Zhu Yi (朱易) (alternates: Chen Hongyi (陈虹伊), Cheng Jiaying (程佳盈)) will compete in the women's singles competition; 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics champions Sui Wenjing (隋文静) / Han Cong (韩聪) will join Zhang Jiaxuan (张嘉轩) / Huang Yihang (黄一航) to participate in the pairs competition; Ren Junfei (任俊霏) / Xing Jianing (邢珈宁), Wang Shiyue (王诗玥) / Liu Xinyu (柳鑫宇), and Xiao Zixi (肖紫兮) / He Linghao (何凌昊) will appear in the ice dance competition.
In September 2025, the figure skating Olympic qualifying competition was held at the National Indoor Stadium (国家体育馆). At that time, 17-year-old Zhang Ruiyang (张瑞阳) withstood the pressure at home and finally won a valuable Milan Winter Olympics women's singles qualification for the Chinese team with a fifth-place finish. Regarding this Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Zhang Ruiyang (张瑞阳) said: "I hope to make up for the regrets left in previous competitions and make the whole set of movements more complete."
Since the end of the Beijing Winter Olympics, the Winter Olympics venues have continued to open to the public while hosting high-level events. Chen Xuesong (陈雪松), a second-level inspector of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports (北京市体育局), said: "We hope to take the opportunity of hosting international events to continue to promote the high-quality transformation and saturated utilization of Olympic venues and stimulate the enthusiasm of the general public to participate in ice and snow sports."
Return to TopRecently, the playground of Liuma Road Primary School (六马路小学) in Siping City (四平市), Jilin Province (吉林省) has "transformed" into an ice rink, where members of the school's speed skating team are speeding across the ice.
The school's speed skating team was established in 2017, with teacher Qi Bing (齐兵) serving as coach. Team members train during their spare time and during winter and summer vacations, practicing speed skating on ice in the winter and roller skating and cycling when the weather is warmer. After years of development, the school's speed skating team has become a benchmark for campus ice and snow sports in Siping City (四平市), sending more than 10 athletes to professional teams.
The picture shows students training on the ice rink.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Nan (张楠) photographed.
Return to TopWhen watching table tennis matches, attentive viewers may notice that different players have different playing styles, and commentators also mention the differences in the rubber of the rackets when introducing the players' styles.
What are the subtleties of the rubber on table tennis rackets?
Rubber can be generally divided into inverted rubber, short pips rubber, medium pips rubber, and long pips rubber, according to the shape of the pimples.
Inverted rubber has a flat surface without pimples, and the pimple structure is covered under the rubber and arranged inward. It is the most widely used type currently. Its characteristics are strong spin, stable hitting, and easy control. It is suitable for loop drive or loop drive combined with fast attack styles.
Short pips rubber has short, thick, cylindrical pimples protruding outward. Its characteristics are strong elasticity and fast speed, suitable for close-to-table fast attack and smash; stable hitting, not susceptible to spin, especially good at dealing with backspin balls, suitable for fast-paced confrontation. Short pips rubber is one of the most commonly used rubber types for penhold fast attack players.
Medium pips rubber has soft pimples and a low degree of vulcanization. Its characteristics are that the ball sinks when hit and the spin of the chop is weak. Because medium pips rubber has the effect of reducing spin, it is easy to control the ball, and it is suitable for horizontal racket players who pursue sudden changes in speed and rhythm control.
Long pips rubber has long, thin pimples that are soft and easy to tilt, taking an "unconventional" route. It has anti-spin characteristics, and the return ball is erratic and sinks, and it cannot actively create spin. Due to its special performance, long pips rubber is mostly used by choppers or players who change the racket, and it is difficult to control. Amateurs using it can easily reduce the quality of the rally. It is suitable for defensive counterattack styles or tactical players who are good at using spin changes.
(Reported by Sun Longfei (孙龙飞))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘文璋
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's (高市早苗) erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan and the current Japanese government's scheme to strengthen its military and expand its armaments have triggered strong opposition from the international community and have also generated a series of negative transmission effects on its own economic and social development. Japan's tourism, retail, and financial sectors have been directly affected. Many business leaders and citizens in Japan have expressed concern about the economic outlook, demanding that Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) retract her erroneous remarks and cease dangerous actions.
Harada Yumi (原田优美), president of Japan's Hisatomi Tourism Co., Ltd., told reporters that due to the current situation, Chinese tour groups to Japan have experienced a "cancellation wave," and a large number of Japanese travel agencies specializing in the Chinese market have seen a sharp decline in customers. Harada (原田) believes that the Japanese tourism market is unlikely to improve in the current and future periods, and her company is also facing the dual pressure of reduced team numbers and compressed profits. Takeda Rie (竹田理绘), president of Chazen Co., Ltd., which offers tea ceremony experience courses for visiting tourists, said: "The Japanese tourism industry is facing an even more severe situation. Chazen (茶禅) has many Chinese customers, but now it has dropped to zero, which is a considerable loss." Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) recently predicted that due to the decline in the number of Chinese tourists, the total number of visitors to Japan in 2026 will further decline compared to 2025.
As the number of tourists decreases, retail sales have also begun to decline. According to a recent report by Kyodo News (共同社), the Japan Department Stores Association stated that since late November 2025, the number of Chinese tourists visiting stores has decreased, which has already affected sales. Sales to foreign tourists visiting Japan in November 2025 decreased by 2.5% year-on-year, to approximately 50.2 billion yen (approximately 22.7 yuan per RMB). The number of shopping customers decreased by 2.2%. In traditional popular shopping destinations such as Ginza Mitsukoshi Department Store (银座三越百货店) and Shinjuku Yodobashi Camera (新宿友都八喜), some Chinese-speaking guides told reporters that they have been mostly idle for the past month and a half. According to the *Nikkei* (日本经济新闻) report, in December 2025, the duty-free sales of Japan's four major department stores collectively declined month-on-month. Mitsukoshi Isetan (三越伊势丹) (existing stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area) decreased by 15.8%, Takashimaya (高岛屋) decreased by 11.1%, Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores (大丸松坂屋百货店) decreased by 16.6%, and Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores (阪急阪神百货店) decreased by 20%. In terms of sales to Chinese tourists, Takashimaya (高岛屋) decreased by 35%, and Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores (阪急阪神百货店) decreased by 40%.
In the financial sector, stock prices of related companies have fallen due to investors' concerns about the continued deterioration of Sino-Japanese relations. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (中国商务部) recently issued an announcement deciding to strengthen export controls on dual-use items to Japan. Kyodo News (共同社) reported that investors are worried that the stagnation of rare earth supply will impact corporate production, and automobile stocks and electrical machinery stocks have fallen sharply. Some stocks in the heavily weighted semiconductor sector and stocks with a high proportion of exports to China have been sold off to avoid risks. Kuchi Takahide (木内登英), a researcher at the Nomura Research Institute (野村综合研究所), said that if rare earth export controls continue for one year, Japanese companies will suffer an economic loss of approximately 2.6 trillion yen, which will lead to a 0.43% decrease in Japan's actual annual gross domestic product.
According to Kyodo News (共同社), Yohei Kono (河野洋平), chairman of the Japan Association for the Promotion of International Trade and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, urged the Japanese government to "make efforts to eliminate misunderstandings" and restore the deteriorated Japan-China relations to "their original state." Japan's *Yomiuri Shimbun* (读卖新闻) reported that at the New Year's meeting of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) (经团联) and other three major economic organizations, many business operators expressed anxiety about the continued deterioration of Japan-China relations. Junro Ito (伊藤顺朗), chairman of Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (柒和伊控股公司), said that if the tense relationship between Japan and China continues, the income of many tourist destination stores in Japan will be severely affected. A public opinion survey conducted by Kyodo News (共同社) in mid-to-late December 2025 showed that nearly 60% of respondents said that the deterioration of Japan-China relations caused by Takaichi's (高市) erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan would "have a negative impact" on the Japanese economy.
Hiroshi Kudo (工藤博之), a resident of Chiba Prefecture (千叶县), Japan, told reporters: "My father experienced the war as a cook and told me about the Japanese army's atrocities. Takaichi's (高市) remarks are completely wrong and very dangerous. I am very worried that they will drag Japan into a dangerous situation again." Suzuki (铃木), a high school teacher in Japan, told reporters that Takaichi's (高市) erroneous remarks will have an impact on many fields, "She should retract her erroneous remarks."
Japan's *Tokyo Shimbun* (东京新闻) reported that Akira Maeda (前田朗), professor emeritus at Tokyo Zokei University (东京造形大学), said that Takaichi's (高市) erroneous remarks have brought widespread negative impacts to the Japanese tourism industry, "Takaichi (高市) is determined to create this situation." Noriyuki Kawamura (川村范行), professor emeritus at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (名古屋外国语大学), Japan, said with concern that Takaichi's (高市) erroneous remarks have led to a sharp cooling of economic and civil exchanges between Japan and China, causing losses to the Japanese economy, and also blocking channels for mutual understanding between the people of the two countries, hurting the feelings of the people of the two countries. "We must be vigilant against this trend intensifying."
(Reported from Tokyo, January 15)
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In recent years, the German economy has been under sustained pressure, with sluggish growth. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (默茨) recently stated that the German economic situation in some areas is "very serious" and that boosting the economy should be a top priority in 2026. As Europe's largest economy, Germany's economy is at a critical crossroads, and its future direction will not only affect its own development but also have a profound impact on the entire EU economic landscape.
Looking back at history, after Germany promoted the "Agenda 2010" structural reforms in 2003, it successfully improved the flexibility of the labor market, enhanced the competitiveness of enterprises, and demonstrated strong resilience in the 2008 international financial crisis and the subsequent European debt crisis, and was once known as the "stabilizer of the European economy." However, since 2018, Germany's economic growth rate has slowed significantly. According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office (德国联邦统计局), from 2018 to 2025, the average annual growth rate of the German economy was only about 0.3%, far lower than the 1.3% from 2008 to 2017. In particular, in 2023 and 2024, Germany fell into a technical recession for two consecutive years. In 2025, the number of industrial enterprise bankruptcies exceeded 1,600, a new high in nearly 12 years. Since 2019, manufacturing jobs have decreased by about 400,000, and the trend of "deindustrialization" has become increasingly prominent.
External shocks are undoubtedly an important cause of the decline in the German economy. Since 2018, global trade frictions have intensified, especially the tariffs imposed by the United States on major economies, including the EU, and the sanctions imposed by Europe and the United States on Russia, which have severely impacted Germany's industrial system, which is highly dependent on exports. After the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Germany accelerated its efforts to get rid of its energy dependence on Russia, leading to a sharp rise in energy prices, and the "cheap energy + high-end manufacturing" model, which had long supported export competitiveness, became unsustainable. At the same time, Germany's supply chain diversification strategy implemented to cope with the epidemic and international geopolitical conflicts is costly and requires a long time to digest. In addition, the rapid rise of emerging economies in high-end manufacturing, new energy vehicles, and other fields has further compressed the international market space of Germany's traditional advantageous industries.
However, external challenges are only one aspect, and the deeper problem lies in the structural contradictions that have accumulated internally in its economy for a long time. First, aging infrastructure restricts development potential. Germany's investment in transportation, power grids, and digital infrastructure has been insufficient for a long time, and project approval cycles are lengthy, which has increased corporate operating costs and weakened its locational attractiveness. Second, changes in the population structure bring severe challenges. As the "baby boomer" generation retires on a large scale, the labor supply continues to shrink. German official forecasts show that by 2030, the ratio of the working-age population to the retired population will drop to 2.1:1, and the shortage of professional and technical personnel has become a major bottleneck in the development of manufacturing and service industries. Third, in the process of green transformation, some enterprises are under obvious pressure. In recent years, Germany has taken the lead in abandoning nuclear power and accelerating the phasing out of coal in European economies, and some energy-intensive industries have been forced to reduce production or relocate due to soaring costs.
At the same time, the German government has tended to respond to the crisis in recent years by strengthening intervention and expanding social welfare, and public spending has continued to expand. Under the constraint of the "debt brake" (Schuldenbremse) (that is, the government's annual structural new debt must not exceed a certain percentage of GDP) fiscal rules, these expenditures, while increasing the tax burden, have also compressed the government's effective investment in infrastructure and human resources. From 2008 to 2024, Germany's public expenditure as a percentage of GDP rose from 45% to nearly 50%, of which social welfare expenditure as a percentage of GDP rose from 29% to 31.2%; public sector employees increased from 4.5 million to 5.4 million, and unit labor costs cumulatively increased by 55.2%, about 30% higher than the EU average. In the context of global tax cuts, Germany's corporate income tax rate remains high, making it one of the countries with the highest tax burden in the Group of Seven (G7).
Faced with the economic dilemma, the German government has begun to promote systemic reforms, and in 2025, it proposed a number of measures, mainly including: first, breaking through the "debt brake" restriction and establishing a special fund of 500 billion euros, focusing on investment in the modernization of transportation, power grids, and digital infrastructure; second, reducing energy costs, including abolishing the natural gas storage tax, lowering electricity grid usage fees, and implementing long-term preferential electricity prices for energy-intensive enterprises; third, launching a 46 billion euro tax cut plan to encourage enterprises to increase investment in digitalization, green technology, and advanced manufacturing; fourth, adjusting the social welfare system to replace the original "citizen's allowance" with a more incentive-based "basic security" mechanism to increase labor participation; fifth, establishing a Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and National Modernization to reduce institutional transaction costs.
Driven by a series of reform measures, in the second half of 2025, the German economy returned to positive growth, and industrial order data stabilized somewhat. However, the foundation for overall economic recovery is still not solid, and current growth mainly relies on public investment, while private sector investment intentions remain weak. Whether sustainable recovery can be achieved depends on whether structural reforms can truly be implemented—especially in reducing institutional transaction costs, optimizing the tax system, enhancing labor market vitality, and achieving breakthroughs in balancing social equity and economic efficiency. The analysis of Helena Melnikov (海伦娜·梅尔尼科夫), CEO of the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (德国工商大会), represents the voice of many business people: if policies are not introduced in a timely manner to reduce cost burdens, simplify administrative procedures, and improve the investment environment, Germany may suffer a double loss of value creation and jobs.
The predicament and exploration of the German economy, to some extent, also reflect the common issues faced by traditional developed industrial countries in the face of global changes: how to stimulate market vitality and innovation while maintaining a high level of social welfare? How to seize the development opportunities of new quality productive forces and reshape industrial competitive advantages in the process of accelerating green transformation? In the next few years, whether Germany can overcome obstacles and reach a consensus on implementing thorough structural reforms as soon as possible, and return to a social market economy model centered on competitive order, will determine whether it can get out of the current predicament and regain growth momentum.
(The author is a researcher at the Institute of Finance and Banking of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院金融研究所))
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 15 (Reporters Xie Xiyao (谢希瑶) and Dai Jinrong (戴锦镕)) Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yong (何咏) said on the 15th, in response to a question about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's (高市早苗) demand that China withdraw its strengthened export controls on dual-use items to Japan, that China firmly opposes this and will not accept it. China's adoption of relevant measures against Japan stems from Prime Minister Takaichi's erroneous words and deeds.
At a regular press conference held by the Ministry of Commerce that day, a reporter asked: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) stated in a television program that China's strengthened export control measures on dual-use items are only targeted at Japan, which does not comply with international practice, and demanded that China withdraw them. What are China's considerations on this?
He Yong (何咏) said that China's adoption of relevant measures against Japan stems from Prime Minister Takaichi's (高市早苗) erroneous words and deeds, which Japan is well aware of. First, Prime Minister Takaichi's (高市早苗) erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan infringe upon China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, openly interfere in China's internal affairs, issue military threats to China, seriously violate international law and the norms of international relations, and challenge the post-war international order and the achievements of World War II. Second, Japan's promotion of revisions to the "Three Security Documents" and other moves to strengthen its military violate the Japanese Constitution and break through the principle of "exclusively defense-oriented," and its accelerated promotion of "remilitarization" poses a threat to regional and world peace. Third, Japan's promotion of amendments to the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" and public statements by senior officials advocating nuclear weapons are a serious challenge to the international nuclear non-proliferation system and a complete departure from Japan's claim of "following the path of peaceful development," which has aroused strong opposition from the international community.
He Yong (何咏) pointed out that export control is a common international practice, and maintaining world peace and fulfilling international non-proliferation obligations are the purpose and principles of export control. As a responsible major country, China has always actively fulfilled its international non-proliferation obligations. In accordance with laws and regulations, it prohibits the export of all dual-use items to Japanese military users, military uses, and all other end-user uses that participate in enhancing Japan's military strength. The purpose is to stop "remilitarization" and nuclear ambitions, which is completely legitimate, reasonable, and legal. Instead of facing up to the root of the problem, Japan has fabricated accusations of China's "economic coercion," which is a complete 颠倒黑白 (diān dǎo hēi bái - "to invert black and white," to distort the facts) and 强词夺理 (qiáng cí duó lǐ - "forceful words seize reason," to argue sophistically). The words and deeds are even more worrying about the revival of militarism. We once again urge Japan to earnestly reflect on itself, correct its mistakes, and avoid going further and further down the wrong path.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, United Nations, January 14th (Reporter Pan Yunzhao (潘云召)) United Nations Secretary-General Guterres stated at the handover ceremony of the chairmanship of the "Group of 77 and China" on the 14th that in the context of escalating global conflicts and pressure on international cooperation, it is very important to adhere to multilateralism, and the "Group of 77 and China" is a solid pillar of multilateralism.
Guterres said that at the beginning of the new year, global conflicts are escalating, inequality is widening, debt is high, trust is constantly being lost, and international cooperation is facing pressure. All of this shows the importance of adhering to multilateralism. He stated that the "Group of 77 and China" is a solid pillar of multilateralism, constantly demonstrating unity and strength.
President-elect of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Belberk, stated that the multilateral system and the United Nations are under unprecedented pressure, and countries need to defend the UN Charter more than ever. The "Group of 77 and China" plays a key role in this.
On the same day, Iraq officially handed over the chairmanship of the "Group of 77 and China" to Uruguay.
The Group of 77 was established in 1964 and is an intergovernmental international organization composed of developing countries, aiming to strengthen unity and cooperation to accelerate the economic and social development of developing countries. China has always supported the just propositions and reasonable demands of the organization. Since the 1990s, China's relationship with the Group of 77 has developed significantly on its original basis, and coordination and cooperation have been carried out through the mechanism of the "Group of 77 and China".
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The latest data released by the Cambodian Ministry of Public Works and Transport shows that the cumulative registration of electric vehicles (EVs) in Cambodia reached 10,568 units in the first nine months of 2025. During interviews, reporters found a noticeable increase in the number of EVs on the streets of Phnom Penh (金边), including Chinese brands such as BYD (比亚迪) and MG (上汽名爵).
In recent years, Cambodia has accelerated its efforts to promote the adoption of EVs. In 2024, the Cambodian government issued the "Electric Vehicle Sector Development Policy (2024-2030)," proposing a goal of increasing the number of EVs to 30,000, electric motorcycles to 720,000, and electric tricycles to 20,000 by 2030. In August 2025, the Cambodian government also announced a substantial reduction in the annual road tax for three types of EVs, including passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs, lowering the barrier to green travel.
The Cambodian government is also working to solve the EV charging problem. In May of last year, the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Cambodia issued the country's first regulatory framework for EV charging services, clarifying the technical standards and safety specifications for charging facilities. In July of the same year, the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (柬埔寨电力局) introduced charging pile electricity price standards, setting the price for AC charging at 1,050 Cambodian Riel per kilowatt-hour (approximately 1 RMB equals 588 Cambodian Riel) and DC fast charging at 1,350 Cambodian Riel per kilowatt-hour, and accelerating the construction of EV charging networks and optimizing operating models.
Currently, Cambodia's fuel demand is entirely dependent on imports. Increasing the level of vehicle electrification will help the country enhance its energy security and economic resilience. According to a report by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, if Cambodia can replace 60% of its vehicles with EVs by 2050, the savings in fuel imports and other expenditures could contribute up to 2.9% of economic growth.
"Cambodia's EV market is still in its early stages, but its development potential is huge," said a relevant person in charge of the Cambodian Automotive Industry Federation. Chinese new energy vehicle technology is mature, the supply chain is complete, and the market experience is rich, and Chinese enterprises will inject new impetus into the development of Cambodia's EV industry. In April 2025, the BYD (比亚迪) Cambodian passenger vehicle factory started construction in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (西港经济特区) and officially went into production in December of the same year, with a planned annual production capacity of 10,000 vehicles. XPeng Motors (小鹏汽车) officially entered the Cambodian market in October last year, providing sales and related services for its smart EV products. At the end of last year, Sinohydro Cambodia (中水电柬埔寨分公司) won the EPC general contracting project for charging piles in Phnom Penh (金边), planning to design and construct approximately 100 charging pile stations and purchase and install 400 sets of charging pile equipment in the next three years. It is reported that the project will be extended to the entire country of Cambodia in stages, providing guarantees for the development of the local new energy vehicle industry and the construction of a green transportation system.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郑 翔
The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment recently organized and launched the "Plant a Million Trees" campaign nationwide, with people planting 1 million trees in the nine provinces of South Africa in one day. To protect forest ecosystems and address climate change, the South African government has incorporated tree planting into its national strategy, setting clear quantitative goals and timelines. In 2021, the "Plant Ten Million Trees" program was officially launched, with a plan to plant 2 million trees annually over five years, achieving the goal of planting 10 million trees by the end of 2026. Currently, 7 million trees have already been planted.
South Africa is rich in forest resources, with natural forests covering 19 million hectares, accounting for approximately 16% of the country's land area, mainly concentrated in the eastern coastal regions. In recent years, under the influence of multiple factors such as intensified climate change, invasive alien species, and destructive human activities, South Africa's forest resources are facing the risk of degradation. Gauteng Province Environment Minister Botata (博塔) said that the implementation of the "Plant Ten Million Trees" program has been remarkably effective, setting a model for achieving sustainable development in tree planting, maintaining biodiversity, and preventing and controlling alien species.
The South African government also actively guides all sectors of society to participate in environmental protection activities by establishing reward mechanisms and strengthening environmental education. During the previous "National Arbor Month," the South African government carried out the "Tree Planting City" commendation activity, which aims to encourage cities that have made outstanding contributions to the "Plant Ten Million Trees" program and introduced green environmental protection initiatives in urban planning. In addition, South Africa actively organizes various schools and communities to hold environmental protection publicity lectures and other activities during Arbor Month to expand the coverage of environmental education and enhance public environmental awareness in daily life.
Digital empowerment helps the country build a new environmental protection model. In July 2025, the "Tree Bank" platform launched by the South African National Biodiversity Institute was officially launched. It is understood that on this platform, each seedling is given an electronic ID card, and the public can supervise tree planting work through the online platform and provide financial support, making it convenient for the public to participate in environmental protection. At present, the platform has realized the whole process of digital management from planting to management and maintenance. Bernice Swartz (伯妮丝·斯瓦尔茨), Deputy Minister of the South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, said that the department is cooperating with experts to formulate a list of suitable trees to plant according to the agro-ecological and climatic conditions of each province. "We call on all sectors of society to take action and contribute to the greening of the country."
(Reported from Johannesburg (约翰内斯堡) on January 15)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Gaza, January 15th (Reporters Huang Zemin (黄泽民) and Zhao Weihong (赵伟宏)) - Senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), Basim Naim (巴西姆·纳伊姆), issued a statement on the 15th, saying that they are prepared to transfer administrative power in the Gaza Strip to a technocratic committee.
The statement said that the establishment of a technocratic committee to govern the Gaza Strip is an important step in implementing the Gaza ceasefire agreement and should become a new starting point for the Palestinian political process, achieving Palestinian unity and ending the state of division. The committee should eventually transform into a national unity government, defend the political and territorial integrity of Palestine, and strive for the establishment of an independent State of Palestine.
Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, the mediators of the Gaza Strip ceasefire, issued a joint statement on the 14th, announcing the completion of the formation of the Palestinian technocratic committee, which will administer the Gaza Strip. The committee will be led by former senior Palestinian official Ali Abdul Hamid al-Sha'as (阿里·阿卜杜勒哈米德·沙阿斯).
Return to TopBy: 宋文志
On the breathtaking anti-fascist Asian battlefield of World War II, countless patriots shed their blood for national liberation, peace, and justice. Among them, Kim Gu (金九), an important leader of the Korean independence movement, wrote a deeply moving page in the historical scroll with his firm patriotic spirit, unyielding fighting will, and sincere dedication to Sino-Korean friendship. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Kim Gu's birth. Reviewing his touching deeds and lofty spirit is not only a deep remembrance of a patriot, but also a tribute to the profound friendship forged between the Chinese and Korean people in the process of fighting side by side against Japanese aggressors and pursuing national independence, injecting warm and inspiring spiritual power into the development of Sino-Korean relations in the new era.
Unswervingly Committed to National Liberation
Kim Gu (金九) (pen name Baekbeom (白凡)) was born in 1876 and grew up in the dark period when the Korean Peninsula was under Japanese colonial rule. Facing the crisis of national subjugation and the trampling of national dignity, he devoted himself to the patriotic enlightenment movement in his early years, dedicated to awakening the national consciousness of his compatriots. In 1919, Kim Gu was hunted down for organizing and leading the struggle against Japanese colonial rule, and arrived in Shanghai, China, where he continued to lead the Korean independence movement as an important base.
After arriving in Shanghai, Kim Gu joined the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (大韩民国临时政府) (hereinafter referred to as the "Provisional Government"), and was successively appointed as the Director of the Police Bureau and the Minister of Internal Affairs, and was elected as the head of the cabinet in 1926. During this period, he founded the Korean Labor Association (韩国劳兵会) in Shanghai, widely recruiting volunteers at home and abroad for the Korean independence movement and actively raising funds.
In 1931, Japan brazenly created the September 18th Incident (九一八事变) under the pretext of "exercising the right of self-defense" and occupied Northeast China. In the ever-changing situation, in order to break the unfavorable situation of the Korean independence movement, Kim Gu organized the Korean Patriotic Corps (韩人爱国团) to launch the "righteous and fierce struggle." On January 8 of the following year, Lee Bong-chang (李奉昌), dispatched by Kim Gu, attempted to assassinate the Japanese Emperor in Tokyo. Although the action was unsuccessful, it shocked the Japanese government and the public. On April 29, 1932, Kim Gu again sent Yun Bong-gil (尹奉吉) to sneak into the Japanese army's "Tencho-setsu" ceremony site in Hongkou Park (虹口公园) in Shanghai, detonating a bomb, killing Yoshinori Shirakawa (白川义则), commander of the Japanese Shanghai Expeditionary Army, and seriously injuring Mamoru Shigemitsu (重光葵), the Japanese ambassador to China. This feat shocked the world, severely hit the arrogance of the Japanese invaders, and brought great spiritual encouragement to the Chinese and Korean people who were fighting hard against the war.
After the outbreak of the full-scale Chinese War of Resistance Against Japan in 1937, the Provisional Government moved to Chongqing (重庆) via Zhenjiang (镇江), Changsha (长沙), Guangzhou (广州), Liuzhou (柳州), and Qijiang (綦江). In 1940, the Korean Nationalist Party (韩国国民党) led by Kim Gu merged with the Korean Independence Party (韩国独立党) led by Cho So-ang (赵素昂) and the Korean Revolutionary Party (朝鲜革命党) led by Ji Cheong-cheon (池青天) to form a new Korean Independence Party, and he himself was elected as the Executive Chairman. Subsequently, as the Chairman of the Provisional Government, Kim Gu presided over the creation of the armed forces of the Provisional Government - the Korean Liberation Army (韩国光复军). In 1941, the Pacific War broke out, and the Provisional Government issued the Declaration of War Against Japan (对日宣战布告), formally joining the war against Japan as a member of the Allied Powers. After Japan's unconditional surrender in 1945, Kim Gu, nearly seventy years old, returned to his homeland after many years of separation.
True Feelings Seen in Times of Crisis
Kim Gu traveled around China for many years, demonstrating to the world the tenacious will of the Korean people not to succumb to colonial oppression with his firm belief and unremitting efforts. For this patriot who was in a foreign land, the selfless assistance extended by the Chinese people was like a warm dawn piercing through the long night. At that time, people from all walks of life in Chinese society gave deep sympathy and strong support to this Korean independence activist. This support not only remained at the level of moral support, but also turned into actual protection and assistance at great risk.
After the Hongkou Park Incident, Kim Gu became the target of the Japanese invaders' all-out pursuit. Under the arrangement of Chu Fucheng (褚辅成), a veteran of the Xinhai Revolution and then the president of the Shanghai Anti-Japanese Relief Association, Kim Gu successively took refuge in Jiaxing (嘉兴) and Haiyan (海盐), and then hid in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhenjiang, Nanjing (南京), and other places. Kim Gu's son, Kim Shin (金信), later recalled: "In Shanghai at that time, 3 yuan could maintain the livelihood of ordinary people for a month, but the Japanese invaders offered a reward of 600,000 yuan to arrest my father. The Chinese people were not moved by the heavy money. From Shanghai to Jiaxing and then to Haiyan, we were protected by the Chinese people all the way. What a precious spirit this is."
The Provisional Government was able to survive and develop in China for a long time thanks to the firm support of the Chinese side. After the Hongkou Park Incident, China began to specialize in training Korean military and political talents, who later became the core force of the Korean Liberation Army and the Korean Volunteer Corps (朝鲜义勇队). After the outbreak of the full-scale Chinese War of Resistance Against Japan, the National Government absorbed many Koreans to participate in intelligence work against Japan. During the period in Chongqing, the Provisional Government formally formed the Korean Liberation Army with the support of the National Government and joined the anti-Japanese battlefield alongside the Chinese army. After the outbreak of the Pacific War, although the National Government was financially strapped at that time and the supply of materials in the rear was tight, it continued to guarantee the operating expenses and basic expenses of the Provisional Government.
At the same time, Kim Gu and the Provisional Government maintained important contacts with the Communist Party of China. In 1938, with the support of Zhou Enlai (周恩来), Guo Moruo (郭沫若) sent people from the cultural circles to visit Kim Gu, then the leader of the Korean Nationalist Party, and published an interview with Kim Gu in the *Xinhua Daily*. After the Provisional Government moved to Chongqing, the Chongqing Office of the Eighth Route Army also had frequent contacts with the Provisional Government, and the office sent representatives to attend all major events held by the Provisional Government.
As Kim Gu revealed in his autobiography *Baekbeom Ilji* (《白凡逸志》) with deep gratitude: the accommodation, supplies, and key intelligence networks provided by Chinese friends built an indispensable survival barrier and activity space for the members of the Provisional Government and their independence movement who were in danger. This deep friendship, which originated from jointly resisting aggression and pursuing national liberation, transcends national boundaries and shines with human brilliance and internationalist spirit. It vividly embodies the Chinese nation's fine tradition of "helping those in need and sharing weal and woe," and also composes a moving chapter of the Chinese and Korean people being connected by blood in the historical storms.
Coming All the Way from the Common Struggle
At present, China and South Korea have developed into strategic partners, and fruitful results have been achieved in exchanges and cooperation in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the people of the two countries and making important contributions to regional peace and development. Looking back at history, it is pioneers like Kim Gu who made efforts for national independence and Sino-Korean friendship that laid a solid foundation for the friendly feelings between the people of the two countries.
More than 80 years ago, the Chinese and Korean people made huge sacrifices for the World Anti-Fascist War, and their historical contributions will be forever recorded in history. To commemorate Kim Gu, South Korea has built the Baekbeom Kim Gu Memorial Hall (白凡金九纪念馆). The Kim Gu Jiaxing Refuge (金九嘉兴避难处) in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, China, is listed as a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit. There are busts of Kim Gu in the former sites of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai, Changsha, Chongqing, and other places. Recently, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (李在明) visited the former site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai, which is not only a deep remembrance of the history of common struggle, but also a bridge with history to gather public consensus and awaken the collective memory of the traditional friendship between the people of the two countries.
Kim Gu's life was a life of struggle for national independence, and also a life of sowing and cultivating Sino-Korean friendship. His spiritual legacy transcends national boundaries and belongs to all those who pursue justice and peace. The Huangpu River (黄浦江) is still flowing, as if whispering those extraordinary past events. Kim Gu's name, together with the history of Sino-Korean people sharing weal and woe, has been deeply engraved in the collective memory of the friendship between the two countries. It is like a spiritual lighthouse, reminding us not to forget where we came from, to cherish true feelings, and to encourage us to work together towards the future and jointly write a new chapter of harmonious coexistence and win-win cooperation between Asian neighbors.
(The author is an associate professor of the Department of Korean Language and Culture, School of Foreign Languages, Peking University (北京大学).)
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Standing atop the Iconic Tower in the Central Business District of Egypt's New Administrative Capital, a strong wind greets me, the whooshing sound of the wind seeming like the river of time rushing endlessly past my ears. Before me, a modern city gradually lights up in the night: lights like stars, spread and twinkling along streets and buildings, like brilliant gems inlaid in the dark sky. Wide roads, newly planted green trees, and towering buildings together outline a city landscape full of strength and hope.
Looking out at this modern city, my thoughts are drawn back to the not-so-distant past—this land of towering buildings and bright lights was once an endless expanse of barren desert.
I still remember the first time I set foot here, the scorching sun baking the earth, and the heat waves carrying yellow sand hitting my face. I drove across the empty wilderness, trying to find the construction site that had not yet taken shape, but found that the navigation system could not guide me. There were no coordinates, no road signs, and the surroundings were empty, with the sky and earth meeting. It was a feeling of being temporarily forgotten by the world, not only a geographical sense of loss, but also a psychological sense of茫然. Who would have thought that it was on this desolate land that the tallest building in Africa would stand?
Now, atop this 385.8-meter-high skyscraper, steel and glass shine in the night, like a time coordinate nailed into the desert, clearly separating the past and the future. The tall and restrained silhouette of this Iconic Tower is derived from the obelisk, the most symbolic element in ancient Egyptian civilization—piercing through the vastness and pointing to the sky. The streamlined glass curtain wall curves slightly in the light and shadow, much like the feathers of the ancient Egyptian sun god "Ra," gently unfolding in the wind. Ancient cultural symbols are embedded in modern concrete and steel structures, and history and the future complete a side-by-side dialogue here.
The beauty of the architecture is also contained in a series of invisible but crucial technical details. The desert geology is loose and complex, the wind and sand flow all year round, and the summer heat is scorching. Building a super-high-rise building in such an environment is itself a delicate symbiosis with nature. In order to make this high-rise stand firmly, the Chinese design and construction team repeatedly deliberated on the plan and repeatedly tested the material ratio without any prior experience to follow. High-strength concrete was repeatedly pumped, tested, and improved, and finally steadily supported this constantly upward-growing high-rise in the desert.
"We watch it grow taller every day, like watching a tree take root and grow in the desert," an Egyptian engineer once described at the construction site. He said that Chinese technology is not a cold word here, but becomes concrete and vivid: concrete is not just a material, but also a precise result after "competing" with high temperature and wind and sand; the construction progress is not only a number, but also the rhythm of cooperation and precise connection between Chinese and Egyptian personnel under the scorching sun; technology is no longer an abstract parameter, but a patience and belief that is superimposed layer by layer into time.
The erection of the Iconic Tower is the result of the intersection of time, will, and belief. The leap from nothing is not only a feat in architectural history, but also a vivid portrayal of Sino-Egyptian cooperation. Under the promotion of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the grand blueprint of Egypt's New Administrative Capital is gradually becoming a reality. Chinese and Egyptian engineers are working together to draw a future full of hope on this blank sheet of paper in the desert, stroke by stroke.
The Iconic Tower is a bright spot in this grand picture. Looking around, the fruits of Sino-Egyptian cooperation have already extended more broadly. In the Central Business District of the New Administrative Capital, high-rise buildings echo each other, like a city forest rising from the desert; in the China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone, the former wilderness has been transformed into an industrial highland, with more than 100 Chinese and foreign companies settling down and bringing tens of thousands of jobs; in Aswan Governorate, the Benban Solar Park power generation project, built with Chinese participation, continues to transmit clean electricity; in the field of transportation, the urban rail and light rail networks undertaken by Chinese companies are constantly extending, reshaping the operating context of Egyptian cities. One project is connected to another, like the warp and weft threads that are finely sewn together, weaving the cooperation between the two countries from a blueprint on paper into daily life.
Today, the towering Iconic Tower has become a symbol—marking both the height of cooperation and pointing to the direction of the future. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt. China will host the second China-Arab States Summit, and the relations between the two sides will enter a new stage of greater maturity and far-reaching significance. In the buildings, roads, and bridges built by China, "mutual respect and win-win cooperation" is a repeatedly verified realistic logic, and it is also the most distinctive and solid background color of China-Arab relations.
Standing here, overlooking the high-rise buildings rising from the desert, I seem to see a broader prospect: on the road of joint development, China and Egypt, and the Arab world are moving forward side by side, jointly writing a new chapter belonging to this era. Just as the construction of the Iconic Tower shows—when will converges and beliefs are in the same direction, the desert can also bloom, and the monument of cooperation will eventually stand at the top of the era.
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"You love me, I love you, Mixue Ice Cream is sweet," the catchy lyrics, along with the adorable smile of Mixue Ice Cream's mascot "Snow King" (雪王), are quietly crossing borders. At the end of December 2025, Mixue Ice Cream's first US store landed on Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles (洛杉矶星光大道), quickly sparking a "Snow King's North American Debut" check-in craze on social media. At the same time, from vintage milk tea shops in London to brown sugar boba milk tea requiring a half-hour wait in Bangkok's business district, new Chinese-style milk tea has set out from China, its footprints spreading across the globe, subtly participating in a new cultural dissemination journey.
As a modern urban beverage, milk tea has an ancient and complex agricultural civilization chain behind it. Whether it's bubble tea, Hong Kong-style milk tea, or Thai milk tea, they are all a fusion of "tea" and "milk," pointing to two major turning points in the development of human diet – crop domestication and the development of animal husbandry: the emergence, spread, and processing of tea are among the most important dietary cultures in the East Asian cultural sphere; while the production and consumption of dairy products are linked to the nomadic civilizations of Eurasia. From the integration of agriculture and nomadism, cultivated crops and dairy products, to the industrial standardization of sweetness, ice cubes, straws, and cup shapes, it can be said that a cup of milk tea is a "mixed-race civilization beverage."
In the 21st century, milk tea has entered a new Chinese-style phase, transforming from a street drink into an urban consumer product that integrates aesthetics and social interaction. The so-called "new Chinese-style milk tea" refers to beverages that add fresh milk, cheese, fruit, and other ingredients to traditional tea drinks, emphasizing the layers of taste and visual presentation, and enhancing the sense of experience through hand-shaking, on-the-spot preparation, and semi-open tea-making areas. New Chinese-style milk tea packaging is antique and elegant, and it emphasizes social media marketing, quickly becoming popular throughout the country, becoming a popular drink that people are willing to queue up for. In the past two years, many new Chinese-style milk tea brands have taken the step of "going overseas," adopting methods such as brand direct operation, franchising, and joint ventures, adapting to local conditions to enter the streets and alleys of Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe, conveying a young, open, and inclusive Eastern dietary aesthetic.
The UK has a long history of tea-drinking tradition. In the 19th century, Britain reshaped the global supply chain through tea trade, and tea in turn shaped British social culture. In British afternoon tea, a cup of milk tea in a porcelain cup once symbolized the leisure and elegance of the aristocracy. As time passed, this combination of black tea and milk gradually entered ordinary homes, becoming an indispensable part of British life.
New Chinese-style milk tea has entered the UK, especially immigrant cities such as London, Manchester (曼彻斯特), and Birmingham (伯明翰), redefining the local tea culture: Asian-flavored sweeteners (such as brown sugar and condensed milk), new ingredients (such as grass jelly and coconut jelly), and hand-shaking techniques break the fixed routines of traditional British tea drinks, stimulating young people's imagination and exploration of "Eastern flavors." And the convenience of street-side stores where you can buy it at any time has also made tea drinking a fashionable daily activity for young people to socialize. In London, new Chinese-style milk tea is not only popular among local consumers and East Asian students studying abroad, but also conquers the taste buds of young people from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America, becoming a tea drink loved by young people of different ethnicities. This cup of warm milk tea from China leaves a sweet fragrance in the urban food landscape of London, blending diverse food cultures together in perfect harmony, with a long-lasting aftertaste.
In Southeast Asia, many countries have their own deep-rooted folk tea-drinking traditions and rich experience in the integration of dairy products, such as Malaysian "Teh Tarik," Thai "Thai Milk Tea," Singapore's kopi-o/kopi-c (i.e., "black coffee with sugar" and "coffee with condensed milk"), etc. The establishment of new Chinese-style milk tea in these countries is more like an extension and re-interpretation of local flavors.
Southeast Asian people prefer drinks with high sweetness, rich taste, and complex flavors, which has become a natural breeding ground for new Chinese-style milk tea to take root and flourish locally. In Thailand, new Chinese-style milk tea adds spices such as lemongrass and star anise to the tea base; in Malaysia, coconut sugar and pandan are often used as raw materials for tea, creating a familiar taste that is closer to the daily memories of locals; in Singapore, it is common to see young people from various countries queuing up to order in major business districts. Chinese office workers, South Asian delivery riders... cups of new Chinese-style milk tea shuttle between different groups of people, connecting the diverse scenery of Southeast Asian cities. This daily taste connection makes new Chinese-style milk tea not only mean Chinese flavor, but also forms a common dietary memory for young Asians.
The rapid popularity and continued love for new Chinese-style milk tea in many countries, in addition to the rich taste of the tea soup and the pleasure produced by sweetness, also benefits from the creative ingenuity of milk tea brands in visual presentation. Whether it is the crystal-clear pearls and jelly arranged in distinct layers in the cup, the "gradient tea drinks" outlined by colorful colors, or the flowing fusion between the tea soup and the milk cap, all make the milk tea eye-catching enough, not only satisfying people's needs for taking photos, checking in, and sharing, but also becoming a way for young people to express their aesthetic tastes.
This presentation and emphasis on beauty also extends to the store design of new Chinese-style milk tea. For example, Heytea's ink-themed store near the British Museum (大英博物馆) in London, with its interactive screen on the ceiling, the rockery landscape displayed in the store, and the ink-shaped circular seats, together create a traditional Chinese aesthetic space for tea tasting, garden strolling, and appreciating objects.
The brand naming and marketing language of new Chinese-style milk tea also have a strong Chinese traditional cultural color. From product names like "Green Hills Unchanged" (青山不改) and "Orchid Latte" (幽兰拿铁), to the "Inspiration Handbook" (灵感手账) and "City Limited" (城市限定) communication strategies on social media platforms, new Chinese-style milk tea brands use light and elegant Chinese aesthetics to outline an elegant, beautiful, energetic, and easy-to-communicate Chinese image. This is precisely why milk tea is often regarded as one of the lightest and softest communication paths for Chinese culture overseas: by shaping a trendy and fashionable lifestyle, new Chinese-style milk tea opens a window for cross-cultural dialogue in sweetness and convenience.
The global journey of a cup of milk tea is not only a successful case of the beverage industry, but also a vivid practice of cultural identity and civilizational exchange. It shows a new Chinese cultural temperament: it has both traditional roots and modern fashion; it has both Chinese characteristics and actively embraces the world; it tells its own story and also resonates with others. This sweet drink is not only a mixture of tea, milk, and sugar, but also a gentle fusion of emotional exchange and identity recognition among people from different countries in the era of globalization.
(The author is the author of "Milk Tea Goes Overseas" 《奶茶出海》)
Return to TopBy: 杨晓杰
Ronda, a small town, is located in southern Spain, perched on a cliff 750 meters above sea level. The El Tajo gorge cuts the town in half, reaching a depth of hundreds of meters, like a giant mouth suddenly opened by the earth, a masterpiece of nature. The New Bridge (also known as Puente Nuevo de Ronda) spans across it, connecting the two sides of the town. The stone bridge looks solid and precipitous.
Many tourists come to see the bridge. The New Bridge was built in the mid-18th century, taking more than 40 years to complete, and has become the soul of Ronda.
The winter weather is cool, and the wind on the bridge is very strong, but it cannot blow away the enthusiasm of the tourists. Standing on the bridge, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire town. The distant mountains are 层峦叠嶂 (céng luán dié zhàng - "layers upon layers of peaks," a range of mountains). The nearby buildings are well-arranged. Tourists take turns taking photos at the best photo spots on the New Bridge. Some lean sideways against the railing, revealing half a smiling face; others step back a few steps, wanting to capture the entire bridge in the lens. Children run on the viewing platform, and their shouts and laughter are carried along the canyon.
Walking towards the town center, the buildings mostly adopt the Spanish style, with white walls and white houses, hence Ronda is known as the "white hilltop town." Theaters, churches, and streets unfold one after another on the hillside, and the famous Ronda Bullring is located there.
The Ronda Bullring (龙达斗牛场) was built in 1785 and is one of the oldest bullrings in Spain. The sandy ground is surrounded by a circular grandstand, with 136 Tuscan-style columns supporting the arches. The shape of the arena is very regular, like a large round bowl, with layers of seats arranged in order, accommodating approximately 5,000 spectators. The fence is painted white, dazzlingly bright in the sunlight.
Ronda is the birthplace of modern bullfighting. In front of the bullring are statues of Spanish master bullfighters, the Ordóñez (奥多涅斯) father and son. The American writer Ernest Hemingway (海明威) traveled long distances to the town many times, just to catch a glimpse of the legendary bullfighter Cayetano (卡耶塔诺). It is said that the protagonist bullfighter Romero in his novel *The Sun Also Rises* is based on Cayetano.
Going outside the city, the Almazara (阿尔玛扎拉) Olive Oil Cultural Estate is located on the hillside. The roads of the estate are winding, and the garden is full of olive trees, with branches and leaves extending to the roadside. The main building of the estate is the Almazara Olive Oil Mill Museum, the world's first museum combining olive oil production, design, art, tradition, and gastronomy.
I followed the crowd along the estate path, holding an oil tasting cup, casually looking at the trees and the fruit. Staff members work in the olive groves, checking the ripeness of the fruit and pruning the branches. Children are pounding olives in the experience area, and their laughter floats along the hillside.
The wind blows gently and slowly, from the New Bridge to the bullring, then to the olive grove, and finally into the hearts of the tourists.
Ronda is unique. It does not speak, quietly standing on the cliff, letting the wind turn the sweat of the bridge builders, the glory of the bullfighters, the expectations of the farmers, and the exclamations of the tourists into clouds, blowing towards the farther sky.
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By: 有 鱼
Unafraid of wind and sun, following the seasons and responding to the solar terms, agricultural arrangements are carried out in an orderly manner; able to distinguish barnyard grass and wade through paddy fields, also able to drive large agricultural machinery and operate drones; managing large tracts of farmland, and also serving individual households... In recent years, more and more youthful figures have appeared in the fields.
In 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said in a letter to Xu Congxiang (徐淙祥), "I remember you, the grain-growing expert from Taihe (太和), Anhui (安徽). I am very happy to learn that your family's wheat harvest was successful, and your children and grandchildren have also joined you in agriculture."
With the rapid development of industrialization and urbanization, rural young and middle-aged labor forces are going out, and the aging of the rural population is deepening, "who will farm the land" has once become a realistic issue of social concern.
The grand blueprint for the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside attracts a continuous return of talent. Reports show that in recent years, a large number of college graduates, migrant workers returning home, veterans, scientific and technological personnel and other groups have joined the high-quality farmer team, accounting for 49.93%. These young people active in the front line of agricultural production have become an important new force behind the granary of a major country, writing a vivid footnote of the times for shouldering the important task of "national importance."
Laborers are the most active factors of production. From the comprehensive mechanization rate of crop cultivation, planting and harvesting reaching 76.7%, to the contribution rate of agricultural science and technology progress exceeding 64%, the constantly refreshed data not only reflects the improvement of the "scientific and technological content" of agricultural production, but also reflects the "new content" of the structure of agricultural production operators. From this point of view, "who will farm the land" is not only related to filling the gap in the rural labor force, but also determines "how to farm the land" in the future.
The multi-dimensional value created by new farmers continues to expand the boundaries of food security and also brings new vitality to the countryside. Young people who return to their hometowns to farm the land effectively activate low-yield fields and abandoned land by carrying out moderate-scale operations and socialized services. In this process, new technologies, new equipment, and new models are efficiently gathered, which strongly promotes the adjustment of agricultural production methods and the reshaping of traditional industrial chains, allowing a grain of grain to derive more value-added space.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal puts forward that it is necessary to enhance the supply guarantee capacity of important agricultural products such as grain. Based on the present and looking to the long-term, promoting a new round of 100 billion jin (斤) grain production capacity improvement will rely more on new quality productivity in agriculture, which puts forward higher requirements for the level of agricultural production and operation, which means that we need more talents who love agriculture, understand technology, and know how to operate, and further stimulate the multiplier effect of good fields, good seeds, good opportunities, and good methods, and inject strong impetus into firmly holding the Chinese rice bowl.
To allow young people to stay, farm well, and have a future, it is necessary to create a more friendly development environment. Focusing on the issue of rural talent cultivation, the No. 1 Central Document (中央一号文件) has made specific deployments for years; seven departments, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部), have issued relevant opinions, proposing to "strengthen support and guidance for returning to the countryside to start businesses" from the aspects of technology, financing, marketing channels, and liaison mechanisms; various regions continue to carry out high-quality farmer cultivation projects, and some places have included new professional farmers into the rural revitalization talent pool... Focusing on "investing in people," more resources are being invested in the security and development of returning talents. It is necessary to accelerate the improvement of the evaluation system for practical rural talents, improve the social recognition and professional honor of new farmers, and create a more sustainable virtuous cycle of business development, linking farmers, and leading villages.
The stories on the earth are the most moving. We look forward to more young people displaying their talents in the fields of hope, resonating with the construction of a strong agricultural country, and jointly writing a beautiful future for the countryside.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郁静娴 邓剑洋
The baton of grain cultivation is being passed to a new generation: with genes of agricultural civilization engraved in their bones and memories filled with the hard work of their ancestors; having grown up and left the countryside, they are now departing from their established "tracks" and turning to choose the wilderness of life.
Some say, "Those born in the 50s and 60s can't farm anymore, those born in the 70s and 80s don't want to farm, and those born in the 90s and 00s don't know how to farm." Is this really the case? Getting closer to these young grain farmers, the answer is written on the fields of their hometowns.
Returning to familiar yet unfamiliar land, seeking a different sense of value.
Shangjia Town (尚家镇), Zhaodong City (肇东市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), the fields have entered a fallow period, and the fine straw and tire tracks between the ridges have been swept clean by several new snowfalls. Not long ago, when we contacted Zhang Yangyang (张洋洋), a post-85s agricultural machinery operator, he was rushing to prepare the land and ridge it before the ground froze. Behind him, ridges of black soil with weeds and corn stubble were quickly turned over and compacted by the agricultural machinery, ready for spring planting next year.
The roar of the agricultural machinery often evokes Zhang Yangyang's childhood memories: "Getting up at 3 a.m. to pick corn, working until dark. It would take half a month to harvest 70 mu." Now, his operating service area reaches tens of thousands of mu in a month.
Zhang Yangyang's growth trajectory coincided with agricultural modernization. In 2008, his father, Zhang Chunxi (张春喜), purchased a corn harvester, which was still a novelty in Zhaodong (肇东) at the time. Although machine harvesting was more efficient, Zhang Yangyang's grandfather insisted that machines were far less reliable than manual labor when he saw the scattered corn kernels in the field.
In the autumn of the same year, Zhang Yangyang graduated from Heilongjiang Provincial Water Conservancy School (黑龙江省水利学校) with a major in mechanical processing. When tinkering with agricultural machinery at home, he discovered that modifying the transmission system could improve the problem of kernel loss. After contacting the manufacturer, they helped him replace the gears and sprockets. During the autumn harvest of the following year, the modified harvester became the "sweetheart" of the village.
In 2010, he quit his job in the city, took up "new agricultural tools," and returned to that familiar yet unfamiliar land. "From old oxen pulling plows to using four-wheeled vehicles, and then to modern agricultural machinery, the tools are constantly being updated." Zhang Yangyang believes that by changing the way of farming, it can become a "high-end" profession.
In the eyes of the new generation of grain farmers, hoes, sickles, and plows have "retired," but the older generation's farming philosophy of "obeying the seasons and measuring the land" is not outdated.
Longquan Village (龙泉村), Anzhou District (安州区), Mianyang City (绵阳市), Sichuan Province (四川省), Zhang Yi (张怡), the vice chairman of the Longteng Agricultural Machinery Service Professional Cooperative (龙腾农机服务专业合作社), has a grandfather who is recognized as a grain-growing expert in the village and is also her guide to becoming a new farmer.
"When my grandfather was farming, there was no weather forecast. He could judge the drought and flood of the next few days by pinching a handful of soil and looking up at the clouds." Zhang Yi believes that traditional experience and customs are still full of vitality. "The older generation of farmers relied on the weather and their own hard work. From them, I learned the pragmatism and optimism of not being afraid of difficulties or fatigue."
Digging drainage ditches in advance for low-lying plots; observing whether the soil is loose after autumn plowing to know the soil moisture content... Zhang Yangyang sighed, "The previous generation had a lot of farming experience and was also very adaptable to new things. One year, there were more insects in the field, and my father noticed it early. The first high-rise plant protection vehicle in our family was bought at my father's suggestion."
The crops turn green and then yellow, and then yellow and then green. These young people who return to their hometowns pursue and realize their self-worth in the natural rhythm of "germination, jointing, and harvesting," and also draw spiritual nourishment from their hometowns.
In 2016, Luo Sheng (罗昇), a "third-generation grain farmer," experienced setbacks in his business and returned to his hometown, Dabu Village (大布村), Dongshanba Town (东山坝镇), Ningdu County (宁都县), Jiangxi Province (江西省). Sitting on the ridge of the field, listening to the wind and watching the clouds, he gradually let go of his worries. Seeing the increasingly desolate village and witnessing the hard work of his parents farming, he decided to start a new career in his hometown.
With the application of rice transplanters and drones, the area cultivated and managed by Luo Sheng has increased from 100 mu to more than 1,000 mu, and he has become more and more proficient on the track of new farmers. **人不负地、地不负人** (rén bù fù dì, dì bù fù rén - "people don't let down the land, and the land doesn't let down the people," meaning that if you treat the land well, it will reward you). The land under his feet makes him feel very grounded.
In a choice full of challenges and opportunities, strive to grow into a young "old hand."
Returning to rural life is not as poetic and tranquil as it seems, but a choice full of challenges and opportunities.
In Dajianglou Village (大蒋楼村), Bailou Township (白楼乡), Suixian County (睢县), Henan Province (河南省), Wang Maoyang (王茂阳) chose to return to his hometown and become a new farmer after graduating from Shangqiu Institute of Technology (商丘工学院).
"Having solid skills is the only way to better engage in modern agricultural production." Wang Maoyang said that taking drone operation as an example, it is not enough to just "know how to fly." It is necessary to master skills such as route planning, agent ratio, and flight parameter adjustment so that the medicine mist can be sprayed evenly and quickly. In the event of strong winds or complex terrain, it is also necessary to react quickly and avoid obstacles such as trees and utility poles in a timely manner.
With persistent efforts, Wang Maoyang obtained qualifications to operate agricultural machinery and equipment such as harvesters and drones. In 2024, he was also selected into the national list of "local experts" on the front line of agricultural machinery use. "There are only 10 people in the entire Henan (河南), which is really not easy!" The villagers looked at this post-90s young man with admiration.
"Grain cultivation looks simple, but there are actually many tricks." Zhang Yi said. With an average of three to five mu per person, the older generation is accustomed to intensive cultivation. Under moderate scale management, how can cooperatives manage thousands of mu of land well?
"Modern agriculture must have management thinking." Zhang Yi said. She introduced a smart agriculture system and organized the establishment of an agricultural machinery service team to meet her own planting needs while providing surrounding small farmers with a "one-stop"托管 (tuō guǎn - "trusteeship," comprehensive) service from sowing and fertilization to harvesting, and the per-mu benefit of the land has increased by more than 20%. The square and continuous rice fields have become a scenic line.
The hard-working labor background is still continuing.
"How can farming not be hard and tiring?" Luo Sheng said. Last summer, the local area experienced high temperatures and little rain, and it did not rain for many consecutive days. He and the villagers used water pumps to divert water for irrigation, guarding the rice fields day and night. Sometimes, when the water pump stopped working, he had to troubleshoot the fault himself and clean up the silt.
"When I first came back, I listened to my dad's instructions on everything in the field. Now I make my own decisions on everything, big and small." With the support of the town government, Luo Sheng invested more than 300,000 yuan to set up the first large-scale seedling raising center in Dongshanba Town (东山坝镇). With the help of intelligent temperature control, integrated water and fertilizer, and precise humidity control, the survival rate of the seedlings he cultivates is more than 15% higher than that of traditional methods, and each mu can save farmers nearly 100 yuan in costs.
"In the last season of late rice, the seedling raising orders exceeded 1,500 mu." Luo Sheng said, "Everyone trusts us because we can really help them avoid detours and increase income."
The wisdom of new farmers has also added new colors to this field.
Over the years of grain cultivation, Zhang Yangyang has become a well-known "agricultural machinery expert" in the local area. There are too many corn kernels falling, the stalk pulling roller is not turning, the unloading port is blocked... He has a solution to any problem encountered during mechanical operation. Before the autumn harvest in 2020, Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) experienced three typhoon attacks in succession, and many plots of land experienced crop lodging, which increased the difficulty of harvesting. He helped many villagers install lodging devices on harvesters. "After the stalks are straightened, the seeds can enter the threshing device normally," Zhang Yangyang said.
In the past two years, the northeastern region has promoted the planting model of corn with large ridges and double rows. In the spring of 2025, Zhang Yangyang uploaded an operation video. Within a few days, five farmers from Zhaoyuan County (肇源县), Daqing City (大庆市), came to see the details of land preparation and ridging on the spot and signed a service order for 800 mu of land.
"You have to speak with your works in everything you do, and our 'works' are in the field." Zhang Yangyang opened his WeChat address book, which has more than 10,000 friends, all of whom are customers he has accumulated with his skills. Since 2017, he has been engaged in cross-regional agricultural machinery operations with his father, and the business radius has gradually expanded from the Hebei (河北) area to Henan (河南), Shandong (山东), Anhui (安徽), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) and other regions.
**人不哄地皮，地不哄肚皮** (rén bù hǒng dì pí, dì bù hǒng dù pí - "people don't deceive the land, and the land doesn't deceive the stomach," meaning that the land will reward those who treat it well). "It's not that simple to be a good farmer," Zhang Chunxi often told his son. More than 10 years after returning to the village to farm, the agricultural machinery in Zhang Yangyang's hands has been replaced by the fourth generation. In the spring planting and autumn harvest year after year, this young "old hand" has also shouldered more trust and expectations.
The changing rural China is injecting more new connotations into food security.
"Come, check the numbers and sign it." In the morning, people came and went in the cooperative's office, the accounts were spread out on the table, and Ye Xiufang (叶秀芳) settled the previous month's labor income one by one.
Ye Xiufang (叶秀芳), a villager in Longquan Village (龙泉村), used to work in Chengdu (成都). After giving birth, she stayed in the village and started working in logistics for the cooperative. She is careful in her work and is trusted by everyone. "Guarding the baby and guarding the home, I can take care of the house, and I can earn money at my doorstep. This life is comfortable," Ye Xiufang said.
In Longquan Village (龙泉村), the "cooperative + base + farmer + leading enterprise" model constructed by Zhang Yi has attracted many villagers to participate together, creating more than 50 jobs. Through land transfer and托管 (tuō guǎn - "trusteeship," comprehensive) services, villagers have stable rental and labor income.
"We have also explored a new model of benefiting farmers." Zhang Yi introduced that farmers can store the harvested grain in the cooperative's warehouse, calculate and issue interest, and take it as they use it, so as to realize centralized and scientific management of grain, reduce the occurrence of old and bad grain, and also increase farmers' grain income. She also actively explores Internet sales platforms, explores forms such as live streaming sales, helps small farmers connect with large markets, and constantly polishes the "golden business card" of local agricultural products.
The countryside is a "slow variable." The new production methods brought by new farmers are gradually changing the lives of villagers and reshaping the industrial ecological pattern of villages.
Two days before the Cold Dew in 2025, Dabu Village (大布村), Dongshanba Town (东山坝镇), welcomed the "Rice-Rice-Oil" project team from Jiangxi Agricultural University (江西农业大学).
Southern Jiangxi (赣南) is located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River (长江). "Three crops a year of early rice, late rice, and rapeseed are rotated. After the late rice is harvested, rapeseed must be sown immediately. The stubble is very tight. Rushing to harvest is connected to rushing to plant, just like fighting a war," Luo Sheng said.
In addition to selecting short-growing rapeseed, the team also provided another solution: mechanical transplanting of rapeseed seedlings. "Using the last month of late rice in the field, let the rapeseed grow in the seedling tray first to extend the production cycle. After the rice is harvested, we can seize the soil moisture and time to transplant." Yu Jiajia (余佳佳), associate professor and head of the team, introduced that if it can be successful, it will not only solve the problem of tight stubble between rapeseed autumn sowing and early rice transplanting, but also alleviate the problems of insufficient rural labor, high planting costs, and long planting time.
Why choose Luo Sheng's field to carry out experimental demonstration? "There is a standard seedling raising center here, continuous late rice fields, and complete agricultural machinery and equipment for cultivation, planting, and harvesting. More importantly, young people have updated concepts and accept new things relatively quickly," Yu Jiajia said.
Attracting advanced production factors is more of a two-way rush with development opportunities. Last autumn, the students of Ningdu County No. 2 Primary School (宁都县第二小学) walked into the rice fields of Dabu Village (大布村) to experience rice harvesting. "We must not only make grain farmers feel rewarded, but also make agriculture attractive." Luo Sheng has an idea: "The former site of the Ningdu Conference (宁都会议) is in Xiaoyuan Village (小源村) next door, and the fields of the two villages are connected. Relying on these resources, we can further build agricultural tourism and study tour projects." After finishing this stubble of winter rapeseed, he plans to find three or five partners to discuss it together.
Where does the confidence to dare to think and dare to act come from? In Ningdu County (宁都县), from scientific research project undertaking to "one-on-one" tracking by entrepreneurial mentors, from guaranteeing funds and land use needs to prioritizing inclusion in the village-level reserve cadre training sequence, a complete set of support systems covers the entire cycle from the start-up to the development of new farmers. "Through policy integration and efforts, we provide strong guarantees for them to take root in rural areas and start businesses, and encourage more new farmers to show their talents in the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside," said Song Yusheng (宋玉生), deputy director of the Ningdu County Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau (宁都县农业农村局).
Taking root in the countryside and facing the future. Open Zhang Yi's account on the short video platform, and you can see her figure in the farmland: harvesting rice, drone plant protection, planting vegetables... Zhang Yi, who majored in dance, has gained nearly 10,000 fans online with her unique "rural aesthetics." "Sharing the daily life of engaging in agriculture, I want to let more young people see the ever-changing countryside." Zhang Yi believes that more and more new farmers will return to their hometowns to start businesses in the future, and the fields of hope will be more vibrant.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王伟健
At 9:00 AM on January 11, six buses carrying a tour group of over 180 tourists drove into Kaixiangong Village (开弦弓村), Qidu Town (七都镇), Wujiang District (吴江区), Suzhou (苏州市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省). The visitors followed in the footsteps of the renowned sociologist Fei Xiaotong (费孝通)'s 26 visits to Jiangcun (江村), embarking on a temporal dialogue spanning nearly nine decades.
Kaixiangong Village (开弦弓村) is the "Jiangcun (江村)" in Fei Xiaotong (费孝通)'s book "Peasant Life in China," named for the convergence of two small rivers in the village, where "one water bends like a bow, and the other is like an arrow." It is also famous for the book "Peasant Life in China," attracting many scholars and tourists to explore.
Nearly a century has passed, and the pier where Fei Xiaotong (费孝通) landed his boat remains, and the Xiaoqing River (小清河) still flows through the village like a green bowstring, but the scenery on both banks has changed. Across the pier, a century-old house with blue bricks and black tiles stands quietly on the riverbank. This was originally the ancestral home of Tan Yuzhen (谈玉珍), a villager's mother-in-law, and now it has been transformed into a bustling "Happiness Herbal Tea Shop," with 74-year-old Tan Yuzhen (谈玉珍) as the "manager."
"The village is **今非昔比** (jīn fēi xī bǐ - "now not what it was in the past," things are much different now)," Tan Yuzhen (谈玉珍) said with great emotion about the changes in the village. She said that for a while, everyone only valued economic development and neglected environmental improvement. The river water became dirty, and the pastoral scenery was also inferior.
The turning point began in 2017. An unprecedented comprehensive renovation was launched in Kaixiangong Village (开弦弓村). Wujiang District (吴江区) and Qidu Town (七都镇) joined forces at the district and town levels, investing 100 million yuan to vacate inefficient enterprises and acquire idle spaces, and investing heavily in environmental remediation and characteristic rural construction. In just a few years, the village has been completely renewed, restoring the picturesque scenery of clear water, green banks, and harmonious people.
"No agriculture, no stability; no industry, no wealth." Fei Xiaotong (费孝通) repeatedly emphasized the importance of rural industry in "Peasant Life in China" and his subsequent works. In Kaixiangong Village (开弦弓村), industry has not retreated due to the renovation, but has undergone a "transformation" in the process of transformation and upgrading.
The Tianyuan Textile (田园纺织) founded by villager Xu Boming (徐柏明) was once the largest enterprise in the village. To cooperate with the renovation, the enterprise relocated in 2021, and all the old equipment was eliminated. Now, it not only meets environmental standards, but its output value has also increased by nearly one time. Half of the company's more than 100 employees are from the village, and skilled workers earn nearly 10,000 yuan per month. The industrial bloodline of Jiangcun (江村) is surging in the green transformation.
In Kaixiangong Village (开弦弓村), not only is industry "evolving," but new business forms are also booming. Xia Zhixiao (夏志骁), Secretary of the Party Committee of Kaixiangong Village (开弦弓村党委书记), introduced that the village has established a new direction for the integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism, with "Jiangcun (江村)" culture as the core.
Now, when you click on the "Research Jiangcun (研学江村)" platform, carefully designed research routes are like silk threads stringing beads, organically integrating the "Jiangcun 1936·Nanyuan (江村1936·南园)," landscape and mulberry fields, and other themed parks with the scattered natural and cultural resources in the village. "Every year, hundreds of thousands of people come to Jiangcun (江村) from all over the country to conduct research, investigation, and experience, following in the footsteps of Fei (费) old," said Wei Jiangting (韦江婷), who is responsible for the village's research work.
The popularity of rural tourism has boosted the villagers' "purses." Stepping into the village's pastry shop "Dingshenggao (定胜高)," various pastries such as malt cakes, fragrant green vegetable bean curd dumplings, and creamy pumpkin soup are dazzling.
Ji Jie (吉洁), a post-80s villager, rented an abandoned old house in 2023 and innovated the traditional craftsmanship she learned from her grandmother, adjusting the proportion of rice flour and reducing the use of sugar powder to improve the taste of the village's traditional pastries, making them more popular among young people. "When business is best, daily sales exceed 4,000 yuan," said Ji Jie (吉洁). In Jiangcun (江村), there are many such stories of enriching the people. In 2025, the per capita disposable income of villagers in Kaixiangong Village (开弦弓村) will exceed 50,000 yuan, and the village-level operating income will exceed 8 million yuan.
However, Jiangcun (江村)'s exploration has not stopped at material prosperity. It is responding to the profound question raised by Fei Xiaotong (费孝通) in his later years with new practices: "What to do after getting rich?"
On the edge of the field, there are 5 academic-style building complexes, which are the newly completed Jiangcun College (江村学院), with a expert faculty pool of 280 people, aiming to inherit Fei Xiaotong (费孝通)'s academic thoughts and cultivate rural revitalization talents. Entering from the gate, Fei Xiaotong (费孝通)'s words "Each appreciates their own beauty, appreciates the beauty of others, appreciates the beauty of all together, and the world is one" are particularly eye-catching. The college has only been open for more than two months and has attracted more than 4,000 participants. In addition, Jiangcun Art Anthropology Living Room (江村艺术人类学客厅) and other points focusing on "aspiring to beautify the people" are gradually being established in Jiangcun (江村).
Yao Fukun (姚夫坤), a farmer commentator in Kaixiangong Village (开弦弓村) who has received Fei Xiaotong (费孝通) 24 times, has also become a "lecturer" at Jiangcun College (江村学院). Years have passed, and the "Peasant Life in China" on his desk has become yellowed, and the village in the book has grown into a new look of the beautiful Jiangnan (锦绣江南). "I want to carry forward Fei (费) old's spirit of 'aspiring to enrich the people,' and share the experience of Jiangcun (江村)'s rural revitalization with more people."
In the eyes of this old man who has lived in Kaixiangong Village (开弦弓村) all his life and witnessed the changes in Jiangcun (江村), the story of Jiangcun (江村) is far from over. It is continuing to write a new chapter on rural revitalization and a better life in the sparkling waves of Taihu Lake (太湖) and the bursts of fragrance of rice waves, and will continue to provide a vibrant and hopeful window for the world to observe the changes and development of Chinese villages.
Return to TopBy: 王 政
At the beginning of the new year, the 2025 "annual reports" of car companies have been successively released.
As far as the eye can see, the ranking of new car-making forces has changed: Leapmotor topped the sales list, AITO followed closely behind, Xiaomi ranked fourth, and Xpeng, Li Auto, and NIO ranked third, fifth, and sixth respectively.
The change in ranking not only reflects the change in the comprehensive competitiveness of car companies, but also marks the change in the competitive landscape of the automotive market.
Pay attention to "NIO, Xpeng, and Li Auto" (蔚小理), because they are one of the landmark achievements of the deepening reform of China's automotive industry. It is precisely because of the opening up of the new energy vehicle access threshold that these new car-making forces from the Internet industry have crossed over into the automotive industry, bringing new business models, capital operation models, user operation models, and disruptive product definitions and pricing systems. NIO advocates the ultimate user experience and innovatively launched a battery swap model to solve the pain points of electric vehicle energy replenishment; Xpeng regards intelligent assisted driving as the key to winning new energy vehicles; Li Auto launched "color TVs, refrigerators, and large sofas" to creatively expand the third living space of automobiles, providing valuable reference experience for companies to establish brands, build user trust, and create differentiated competitive advantages.
Currently, the new energy vehicle industry has entered the intelligent "second half" from the electrified "first half," and market competition has also entered the elimination stage with "technical generation difference, cost efficiency, and globalization capabilities" as key factors. "NIO, Xpeng, and Li Auto," who have always been good at competing on technology, configuration, price, service, and iteration speed, are facing a new round of "big exams" to achieve sustainable profitability as soon as possible through technology cost reduction, scale cost reduction, and management cost reduction.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五) proposal puts forward that we should adhere to focusing on the real economy in developing the economy, and adhere to the direction of intelligence, greening, and integration. This has drawn a clear roadmap for the high-quality development of China's manufacturing industry during the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五) period.
Pay attention to the rise of "Leapmotor, AITO, and Xiaomi" (零鸿米), because through the changes in the sales charts, we can see the new trend of integrated development of the automotive industry. Unlike the founders of "NIO, Xpeng, and Li Auto" (蔚小理) who came from Internet companies, behind "Leapmotor, AITO, and Xiaomi" (零鸿米) stand ICT (Information and Communication Technology) leading companies Dahua, Huawei, and Xiaomi. As builders of digital infrastructure, explorers of digital transformation in manufacturing, and integrators of strong ecological capabilities, Huawei has natural technical advantages in areas such as intelligent cockpits, intelligent driving, and vehicle computing platforms; Dahua's own manufacturing attributes also create favorable conditions for Leapmotor to build an efficient and low-cost supply chain and intelligent manufacturing system; Xiaomi has deep accumulation in user-centric efficient research and development, marketing systems, and super single-product strategies. These capabilities, which were originally superior to Internet companies, have allowed "Leapmotor, AITO, and Xiaomi" (零鸿米) to gradually become promoters and enablers of technological innovation and business model innovation in the new energy vehicle market.
Walking into the Qijing (启境) Automotive Styling Center, jointly built by GAC Group (广汽集团) and Huawei's (华为) Intelligent Automotive Solution BU, a hunting coupe that will be launched in June this year is particularly eye-catching. In addition to the sporty styling and the interior full of technological atmosphere, what interests the author more are the four metal physical buttons arranged on the left and right sides of the front row center armrest. "With the central control touch screen and voice control, do we still need physical buttons? The design team once had a fierce debate." According to the relevant person in charge of the Qijing (启境) project, in the end, it was the multi-round potential consumer research data that made the final decision. And coming from users and going to users is one of the many achievements of Qijing (启境) learning Huawei's IPD (Integrated Product Development) process and IPMS (Integrated Product Marketing & Sales) system.
"Huawei (华为) does not build cars, but focuses on ICT technology to help car companies build good cars." In recent years, Huawei (华为) has not only provided automotive companies with two major intelligent solutions, "AITO" (鸿蒙智行) and "Huawei Qiankun" (华为乾崑), but also input leading R&D processes and sales management systems into the automotive industry by jointly creating the "Five Realms" (五界) and the "Qijing" (启境) and "Yijing" (奕境) brands. Today, from FAW (一汽) and Dongfeng (东风) to GAC (广汽) and SAIC (上汽), learning from Huawei (华为) has become a consensus in the automotive industry. We look forward to cross-border integration injecting a continuous stream of innovation vitality into China's automotive industry, and we look forward to this "chemical reaction" giving birth to world-class Chinese intelligent travel brands.
Return to TopGeneral Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made important instructions on the work of central enterprises, emphasizing: "On the new journey, central enterprises must fully recognize their responsibilities and missions, better serve the overall work of the Party and the country, serve the high-quality development of the economy and society, serve the protection and improvement of people's livelihoods, bravely shoulder social responsibilities, and contribute greater strength to the construction of Chinese-style modernization."
Central enterprises are the national team for technological innovation. Recently, the News Center of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委) selected the top ten national heavy equipment and top ten super projects of central enterprises for 2025. In 2026, what major national heavy equipment from central enterprises is worth looking forward to? Let's listen to the stories of six heads of central enterprises.
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Dai Houliang (戴厚良), Party Secretary and Chairman of China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气集团有限公司)
Striving to Build a Zero-Carbon Petrochemical Park
In 2026, the second phase of the 1.2 million tons/year ethylene project of China National Petroleum's Dushanzi Petrochemical Tarim (独山子石化塔里木) will be fully completed and put into operation.
The localization rate of equipment for this project exceeds 98%, and major equipment such as the all-electric ethylene three-machine and extrusion granulation unit have achieved localization for the first time. The project strives to build a zero-carbon petrochemical park through the green production of "blue hydrogen to blue ammonia + carbon dioxide to urea" and carbon dioxide utilization model.
As the largest comprehensive energy and chemical enterprise in China, China National Petroleum will anchor the vision of "building a world-class comprehensive energy and chemical company with a long-lasting foundation," focus on its primary responsibilities and main business, deepen reform and innovation, coordinate development and security, and strive to create more outstanding operating results.
Resolutely act as the "mainstay" of energy supply security. Vigorously promote domestic oil and gas exploration and development and increase reserves and production, accelerate the shale oil and gas revolution, and consolidate the foundation for ensuring national energy security based on domestic resources. Deepen international energy cooperation, continuously promote the construction of overseas energy production and supply bases, improve the trade supply and transnational energy channel system, and build a diversified and stable energy supply pattern. Accelerate the structural adjustment and transformation and upgrading of oil refining and chemical industry, improve the oil and gas marketing network and reserve system, optimize product structure and industrial structure, and enhance the supply capacity of high-quality energy and chemical products, playing a backbone and pillar role in building an energy powerhouse and ensuring the safety and stability of the oil and gas industry chain and supply chain.
Develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions. Adhere to the direction of intelligence, greening, and integration, promote the transformation of traditional oil and gas businesses in terms of methods, structure, quality, and efficiency; accelerate the development of unconventional oil and gas, new energy, new materials, green environmental protection, and other emerging industries; actively lay out the development of future industries such as deep-earth and deep-sea energy, and cultivate new development advantages for winning the future.
Achieve high-level technological self-reliance and self-strengthening. Give full play to the strategic leading and fundamental supporting role of science and technology, adhere to the integrated promotion and implementation of five aspects such as the source of original technology, the chain leader of the modern industrial chain, and the national-level research and development platform, and accelerate the construction of national strategic scientific and technological forces and innovation highlands, and talent highlands for energy and chemical industries. Deeply implement the "Digital Intelligence Petroleum" strategic initiative, coordinate the "three major projects" of information strengthening, digital empowerment, and intelligent development, and promote the deep integration of digital intelligence technology and the energy industry, and the coordinated development of industrial digitalization and digital industrialization.
Zhang Wei (张伟), Party Secretary and Chairman of China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corporation (国家石油天然气管网集团有限公司)
The Second Line Project of Sichuan Gas to East China Enters the Fast Lane
Not long ago, the Sichuan section of the second line natural gas pipeline project of Sichuan Gas to East China (川气东送二线), a major energy infrastructure project of the national "14th Five-Year Plan," was completed and put into operation. The project team achieved continuous laying of long-distance pipelines in mountainous areas, and all three key stations of the pipeline section adopted unmanned design, marking a further improvement in the level of intelligent construction of China's long-distance pipelines.
The total length of the second line of Sichuan Gas to East China is about 4,269 kilometers, and after completion and commissioning, it can increase the gas transmission volume by about 14 billion cubic meters per year. In 2026, the project construction will fully enter the fast lane, and it is expected that more than 1,000 kilometers of pipeline welding will be completed throughout the year.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the National Pipeline Network Group resolutely shouldered the responsibility and mission of ensuring national energy security, leveraging the formation of a new pattern of "X+1+X" oil and gas market with multi-subject and multi-channel supply of upstream oil and gas resources, efficient collection and transportation of intermediate unified pipeline networks, and full competition in the downstream sales market. The total number of shippers increased from 5 to 1,058, forming a "four strategic channels + five vertical and five horizontal" natural gas backbone pipeline network pattern, realizing regionalized and efficient management and control of oil and gas pipelines. The independently developed 1422 mm ultra-large diameter natural gas pipeline internal inspection equipment and other equipment demonstrated the latest breakthroughs of the National Pipeline Network Group in technological innovation.
Entering the "15th Five-Year Plan," the National Pipeline Network Group will implement innovation-led actions, plan to build a new type of energy infrastructure focusing on the "quality energy network" and realizing flexible conversion and efficient transmission and distribution of energy substances, and strongly support the construction of an energy powerhouse.
Accelerate the creation of new pillar industries. Focusing on building green hydrogen-based energy infrastructure, promote the storage and transportation of diversified media such as hydrogen, alkane, alcohol, ammonia, and carbon, accelerate the implementation of the central corridor demonstration project, and create a new win-win ecosystem for the entire industry chain of conversion, storage, transportation, and regulation. Cultivate future space industries in advance, carry out key technology research on saline aquifer sequestration of carbon dioxide, promote the demonstration application of compressed air energy storage, liquid flow batteries, and seize the initiative in future development.
Li Ligong (李立功), Party Secretary and Chairman of China Electronics Corporation (中国电子信息产业集团有限公司)
"China Chip, China Made" Reaches a New Level
Electronic Design Automation (EDA) refers to the design method of using computer-aided design software to complete the functional design, synthesis, verification, physical design, and other processes of chips.
As the most upstream of the industry, EDA software is known as the "mother of chips." In 2026, China Electronics will focus on building a domestic full-spectrum and full-process EDA tool system, launch a new generation of high-performance chips, accelerate the formation of substantial breakthroughs in the entire industry chain, and enhance the "China Chip, China Made" capabilities.
In addition, in the field of basic software, China Electronics will also develop a next-generation Kylin operating system that integrates artificial intelligence, and promote the deployment and application of completely independent kernels on domestic platforms. In the field of computing terminals, we will strive to build the China Great Wall N90 notebook computer into a "champion book," realizing the leap from "available" to "easy to use" for domestic independent and secure terminals.
As the national team for cybersecurity and informatization, China Electronics will accelerate the optimization of layout and structural adjustment to better serve the construction of a cyber powerhouse and digital China.
Highlight the guidance of primary responsibilities and main business. China Electronics will shoulder the national team responsibility for the entire integrated circuit industry chain, forming an integrated circuit industry chain layout of EDA tools, design, manufacturing, packaging and testing, materials, and supply chain. Focusing on integrated circuits, advanced computing, cybersecurity and informatization industries, military electronics, and manufacturing service fields, promote the aggregation of high-quality resources, accelerate the cultivation of a group of main enterprises, and build the "four beams and eight pillars" of China Electronics' modern industrial system.
Highlight the guidance of single champion. China Electronics will focus on "what the country needs," increase the proportion of investment in basic research, strive to steer the direction of technological innovation in the field of electronic information, act as the designer of computing platforms and information platforms, and build a new engine for the cybersecurity and informatization industry. Accelerate the tackling of key core technologies such as integrated circuits, central processing units, and operating systems, and focus on cultivating a group of single champion products with leading technical levels, outstanding profitability, and high market share.
Wang Shudong (王树东), Party Secretary and Chairman of China National Coal Group Corporation (中国中煤能源集团有限公司)
Liquid Sunshine Demonstration Project Helps "Produce Carbon Without Emitting Carbon"
In 2026, the liquid sunshine demonstration project laid out by China National Coal in Ordos (鄂尔多斯), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), is expected to be put into operation. It uses green electricity generated by solar energy, wind energy, etc., to electrolyze water to produce green hydrogen, and then reacts with carbon dioxide emitted from coal chemical plants to synthesize methanol, helping to "produce carbon without emitting carbon."
As a coal industry chain energy central enterprise, China National Coal deeply practices the concept of "producing carbon without emitting carbon," innovates the multi-industry coupling of "coal-electricity-chemical-new" and the development model of "less coal, no coal green chemical industry," and unswervingly takes the road of safe, clean, efficient utilization and high-end development of coal.
Technological innovation is the primary driving force. In recent years, we have jointly established an enterprise innovation development joint fund with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (国家自然科学基金委) to carry out basic research; jointly established an energy low-carbon special project with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei National Technology Innovation Center (京津冀国家技术创新中心) to explore a new model of diversified investment in national key research and development plans; focusing on "bottleneck" problems, filling the gap in the application technology of domestic special catalysts for polypropylene devices, and building the first million-ton coal gangue overburden isolation grouting filling technology demonstration project in China.
Next, we will focus on the construction of a new energy system and the clean and efficient development and utilization of coal, strengthen basic research, original innovation, and key core technology research, and promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. Build a source of original industrial green and low-carbon technology, focusing on deep-earth development, green chemical industry, new materials, and other fields. We will continue to optimize and adjust the industrial layout, and promote the optimal combination and multi-energy complementation of traditional energy and new energy. Focusing on "less people and no people" in the field of coal mining, "less people and less carbon" in the field of coal consumption, and "less people and no carbon" in coal-based new materials, we will vigorously promote the clean and efficient utilization of coal, and promote the transformation of coal from fuel to "raw materials + materials."
Zhou Yuxian (周育先), Party Secretary and Chairman of China National Building Material Group Co., Ltd. (中国建材集团有限公司)
The World's First Zero-Carbon Intelligent Manufacturing Base for Glass Fiber Expands Production
In 2026, the zero-carbon intelligent manufacturing base of China National Building Material's Jushi Huai'an (巨石淮安) with an annual output of 100,000 tons of electronic-grade glass fiber production line is expected to be completed and put into operation. This will be an important achievement of the world's first zero-carbon intelligent manufacturing base for glass fiber, using 100% green electricity for production.
Electronic-grade glass fiber is a key basic material for the modern electronic information industry, with excellent insulation, stability, and mechanical strength, and demand has grown rapidly in recent years.
As the national team and main force in the field of non-metallic materials, China National Building Material will better play the role of industrial support and leadership, leading to the formation of an independent and controllable, safe and reliable, and competitive modern material industry system.
Adhere to innovation-driven. China National Building Material will focus on what the country urgently needs, what the industry needs, and what the market expects, strengthen diversified research and development investment, continuously improve the "revealing the list and taking command" innovation mechanism and scientific research fault tolerance mechanism, and achieve breakthroughs in basic research and original innovation of key materials. Establish and improve the joint innovation mechanism between the group's scientific research and design institutes and industrial companies, make good use of the group's internal investment funds and the group's external investment and financing, and solve the dilemma of "technology cannot open the door to the market." Relying on national key laboratories, national industrial engineering technology centers, and other high-energy-level innovation platforms, build an open and collaborative innovation network.
Build a modern industrial system. Accelerate the technological equipment transformation and upgrading, optimize the production capacity layout, promote intelligent, green, and integrated development, and lead the transformation and upgrading of the basic building materials industry. Vigorously cultivate strategic emerging industries such as a new generation of new materials, new energy, and high-end equipment, proactively lay out future industries, and strive to cultivate a "second curve" of growth.
Sun Yongcai (孙永才), Party Secretary and Chairman of CRRC Corporation Limited (中国中车集团有限公司)
CR450 EMU Will Carry Out Comprehensive Application Assessment
In 2026, under the overall organization of China State Railway Group (国铁集团), the CR450 EMU prototype developed by CRRC will be fully tested for application and design optimization, marking that China's complete set of high-speed railway technology with a speed of 400 kilometers per hour is about to enter the application stage. The CR450 EMU is the fastest high-speed train in the world, with the characteristics of being safer, more energy-saving, and more comfortable.
Not just the CR450 EMU. CRRC will also promote the completion of application assessment of 200 km/h electric multiple units and 160 km/h diesel multiple units, promote the development and demonstration application of standard subway 2.0 vehicles, and promote the completion of various tests and finalization of the 20 MW offshore wind turbine "Qihang (启航) " (meaning "Sail").
As a globally advanced and leading supplier of rail transit equipment, CRRC will adhere to strategic traction, innovation leadership, reform empowerment, and value creation, and set benchmarks, be models, and set an example in better serving the overall work of the Party and the country.
Focus on forging national strategic scientific and technological forces. Accelerate the construction of a large innovation system, promote the significant aggregation of innovation resources, the significant improvement of the innovation system, the significant improvement of innovation capabilities, the significant improvement of innovation efficiency, and the significant transformation of innovation achievements. Accelerate the research and development of major products, ensure that China's rail transit equipment continues to "lead the way," continues to polish the "national business card," and continues to establish a "international benchmark."
Accelerate the construction of a world-class enterprise. Focus on building a new pattern of industrial development of "dual track and dual cluster" of rail transit equipment and clean energy equipment. Adhering to the corporate vision of "**连接世界、造福人类**" (lián jiē shì jiè, zào fú rén lèi - "connect the world, benefit mankind," to connect globally and improve lives), "go out" with high standards, high levels, and high added value, and promote the high-quality development of international operations.
(This group of reports was compiled by reporters Wang Zheng (王政) and Ding Yiting (丁怡婷) of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 李心萍
As the magnificent scroll of the "14th Five-Year Plan" is recorded in history, and the grand blueprint of the "15th Five-Year Plan" is slowly unfolding, central enterprises have written a rich and colorful chapter in the landscape of innovative China.
Tianwen-2, "Deep Sea No. 1 (深海一号)," and "Deep Earth No. 1 (深地一号)," a batch of major national instruments are "**顶天立地** (dǐng tiān lì dì - "towering to the sky and standing on the earth," of indomitable spirit; of great importance)"; integrated circuits, industrial mother machines, and industrial software, a batch of key technologies fill the gaps. The scientific and technological achievements made by central enterprises during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period are encouraging.
On the new journey, the century-old changes are accelerating, and the great power game is becoming more complex and intense. Central enterprises are even more needed to bravely shoulder heavy responsibilities and contribute their strength, taking technological innovation as the "number one task," creating more "amazing" achievements, and calmly responding to "difficulties."
Let innovation strength become "stronger." Central enterprises are the national team of scientific and technological innovation, and should be a good example, increasing R&D investment, upgrading scientific research platforms, and making good use of talent resources to help significantly improve the "hard power" of scientific and technological innovation.
Let innovation efficiency become "higher." Scientific and technological innovation is changing rapidly, and technological breakthroughs are racing against time, which places extremely high demands on innovation efficiency. This requires central enterprises to not only accelerate the construction of original technology source areas, but also build good innovation consortia, coordinate the resources of scientific research institutes, state-owned enterprises, and private enterprises to achieve complementary advantages and mutual empowerment.
Let the innovation ecosystem become "better." The key to scientific and technological innovation lies in people. To better play the role of innovation subject, central enterprises must actively explore "deregulation and burden reduction," giving projects greater autonomy, so that scientific researchers can truly let go and focus on innovation **心无旁骛**. (xīn wú páng wù - "heart without distraction," single-minded; focused).
Of course, while being good "answerers" of scientific and technological innovation, central enterprises must also be good "question setters," actively opening up markets and application scenarios to society, and striving to become a "friendly market" for independent innovation products.
Grasping the "number one task" of scientific and technological innovation, we believe that the momentum of central enterprises moving towards the new will surely be passionate and surging.
Return to TopBy: 蔡 皋
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What is "truth"? It is naturalness. The ancients said, "Emulate Heaven and value truth, not adhering to convention." Truth is nature, it is generosity and sincerity, without contention. I like Tao Yuanming (陶渊明). He was generous and sincere. In "Exhortation to Agriculture," he said: "In the distant ancient times, at the beginning of the birth of the people, they were proudly self-sufficient, embracing simplicity and containing truth." Throughout his life, he loved simplicity and nature because his nature was natural.
The truth in human nature is bestowed by Heaven. Children are innocent because they have not yet experienced the world. Adults are different; adults must cultivate themselves to preserve their innocence. Innocence can make people simple and cheerful, with few constraints, gaining relative independence and freedom. People yearn for freedom because everyone is willing to live out the way they originally wanted to. Truth brings people deep joy.
The most natural and innocent are children. We like children so much, often because we like their innocence in every gesture, every word, every cry, and every smile. I pursue childhood and childlike innocence because that is the source of humanity. I write picture books for children, calling them little teachers, and looking at things again through their eyes, the most basic things become fresh.
The further away from childhood, the further away from that innocence, frankness, freedom, and lack of suspicion. To prevent innocence from being taken away by time, one needs to guard one's own source, find things that make oneself truly happy and have intrinsic motivation, and do them selflessly and without utilitarian motives, with full energy. Innocence is not foolishness; it is something that has been washed out. Everyone needs to go through such a washing.
Living, from childhood to adulthood, from adulthood to old age, although knowing a little about the principle of guarding the foundation, one inevitably deviates. One has to endure many hardships and take many detours to cherish the precious things obtained with great effort. All the repetitions and affectations seem to pave the way for simplicity and lack of suspicion.
(II)
Innocence itself is beautiful.
Beauty is an aesthetic experience, which is subject to individual life experiences and is related to individual emotions, cultivation, cognitive styles, and even genetics. It is a very personalized thing. Different eyes discover different beauty. Innocent eyes do not love hypocrisy; people who love flowers do not love fake flowers. Innocence loves innocence most, and beauty only loves beauty, which speaks of the harmony of interests and voices.
Beauty has types, and it also has levels and realms. Some say that aesthetics only exists in art. In fact, Chinese aesthetics are everywhere. Confucian and Taoist thoughts both contain aesthetics. Which field of mathematics, physics, and chemistry is not beautiful? Is physics not beautiful? Physics is extremely beautiful. Is the vast starry sky not beautiful? Are microscopic particles not beautiful? Sesame seeds, beans, cabbage, scallions, and garlic are arranged on the table. The cook knows the beauty of the materials and sees the beauty of shapes and colors. Truly, every industry has its beauty, which requires you to actively explore and identify.
An aesthetic eye is forged in the crucible of life. Anyone who has a feeling for life must experience sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and spiciness. Our generation has experienced many hard days. The Chinese say "**知足者常乐**" (zhī zú zhě cháng lè - "one who knows contentment is always happy," being content brings happiness). Its meaning is not to make you mediocre. If so, you would misunderstand our tradition. Why can contentment bring happiness? Contentment is a spiritual satisfaction after deep absorption. That sense of satisfaction cannot be replaced by material things. I like sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and spiciness; they are all flavors. I like the wind and I like the rain. Each embraces its own terrain, each is beautiful in its own way.
(III)
I have a rooftop garden, and I have discovered many things in it. I often advise people, even if you have a balcony, even if you have a pot of flowers, you should not be a child holding an empty flower pot, because there is a surprise prepared for you every day, waiting for you to discover it.
Floral affairs are human affairs. Our country is a country with a long agricultural civilization. Geography and culture both value nature, and are naturally fond of "as the sun sets, sheep and cattle come down." The rhythm of life and the rhythm of nature are harmoniously unified. Carefully observing plants, you will find that they are designed very delicately, and delicacy must be added with interest, mystery, solemnity, and so on. Dealing with flowers and plants will really not let you down.
My love for planting has been around for a long time. I like the state of harmony between man and nature in Chinese culture. I don't think agricultural civilization only represents the past. Human life, individual life, is essentially the same as the flowers and trees in nature, growing and developing, with withering and flourishing. Supporting and complementing each other, the process is the same. Mr. Qian Mu (钱穆) said: "The plum has no intention, but the wind and snow give it a heart; the plum has no intention, but it takes the plum's heart as the human heart." He said that this is the deepest part of Chinese culture. I repeatedly experience the deep meaning of this sentence.
(IV)
My "Can't Live Without" (《不能没有》) is a book of gratitude. When people reach a certain age, accumulation turns into a kind of emotion. This emotion is attracted by magnetic lines of force, and finally leads to light.
Without light, there is nothing. There are so many "can't live without" in life, but the ultimate questions will meet at some point, and all will be grateful for light and the source of light: the light of childhood, the light of civilization, the light of ideals, the light of faith...
Humans are thinking animals, animals that question the meaning of life. People have common desires, paying attention to the real society, and paying more attention to spirit, style, ideals, and sentiments. I often think, how good it would be if people could cherish the things most worth cherishing in life. In that case, the starting point would drag out a beautiful line, and then become a surface, forming a colorful picture.
"Can't Live Without" yearns for this harmony.
My works are all grown. It is my greatest honor that readers and friends like my works, and the seeds carried by a book have fallen into place.
My art is my boat, used to cross myself. In the creative process, I have tasted many flavors. I want to thank the nourishment of traditional culture, modern culture, and foreign culture, and even more, I am grateful for the gift of life. Grateful for the rain, dew, sunshine, and the land under my feet.
(The author is a picture book artist and children's literature writer)
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Historically, ancient families, for the sake of survival and development, condensed the wisdom of how to pass on the family legacy into profound words, either hanging high above the lintels or in the halls, or written in family trees and precepts, to inspire future generations. Lintel plaques were originally the spiritual nourishment that nourishes the roots, the inspirational design of excellent family traditions, and the value driving force for sustainable development.
Nations have histories, regions have chronicles, and families have genealogies. Since ancient times, the Chinese have used history as a mirror, to clarify principles, enlighten the world, and inspire future generations. A towering tree must have its roots; a mountain-embracing river must have its source. In order to explore how these "millennial prosperous families" continue and inherit the foundation laid by their ancestors, and to provide historical reference for building a strong country, China Central Radio and Television (中央广播电视总台) launched the series program "Above the Lintels" (《记住乡愁》推出了系列节目《门楣之上》). To enable the general public of viewers and readers to deeply understand the wisdom of the Chinese nation in building the country and passing on the family legacy, the book "Above the Lintels" (《门楣之上》) has also been officially published.
The lintel, in a narrow sense, refers to the horizontal wood at the upper end of the door frame, which has the function of supporting the door; in a broad sense, it refers to the doorway, the family status, and the family. The Chinese believe that the glory of an individual or family is closely linked to the fate of the entire family, taking "glorifying the family" as an honor and "disgracing the family" as a shame. "Above the Lintels" (《门楣之上》) takes the plaques above the lintels as the material carrier and the family traditions and ancestral precepts passed down for thousands of years as the spiritual carrier. Through the four dimensions of "there are family members inside the lintel, there is a hometown outside the lintel, there is a homeland below the lintel, and there is a country above the lintel," it tells the family traditions above the lintel and the national cultural essence behind the family stories.
Behind each lintel there is a historical story, telling about the Chinese excellent traditional cultural ideas such as "loyalty, filial piety, diligence, thrift, integrity, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and trustworthiness." The Chinese often say "cultivate oneself, regulate the family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world" (修身、齐家、治国、平天下). Family tradition is not only the spiritual core of a family, but also the value epitome of a society. "Family" is a small "country," and "country" is a big "family." The "family-country homology" further highlights the important role played by family tradition in cultural inheritance. Standing at the height of civilization and looking at the ancient lintel culture, we will find that it contains the important spiritual pursuits of the Chinese people and also demonstrates the contemporary value of excellent Chinese traditional culture.
In the former residence of Zuo Zongtang (左宗棠) in Xiangyin, Hunan (湖南湘阴), there hangs a plaque with the inscription "Righteousness of Heaven and Earth" (天地正气). More than 100 years ago, Zuo Zongtang carried his coffin to fight and recovered Xinjiang (新疆); 80 years ago, his descendant Zuo Jingyi (左景伊) resolutely returned to China to serve the country. The awe-inspiring righteousness is inherited in one continuous line. In the He Clan Ancestral Hall (何氏宗祠) in Huangqiao Ancient Town (黄桥古镇), Jiangsu (江苏), a plaque with the inscription "Lean Officials and Prosperous People" (吏瘦民肥) was given to He Pu (何镤), an ancestor of the He family, by the people because of his diligence and love for the people when he was an official. Whether as officials or as people, the descendants of the He family also uphold the "selfless heart to benefit others." Influenced by the He family tradition, the Huangqiao Ancient Town (黄桥古镇) now has a civil affairs hut to solve problems for the people. Yimen Village (义门村) in Dean, Jiangxi (江西德安) is the common ancestral home of 30 million descendants of the "Righteous Clan Chen" (义门陈). Plaques such as "Righteous Clan Chen" (义门陈氏) and "True Good Family" (真良家) are hung high, shining brightly, not only demonstrating the glory of this family, but also inspiring generations of descendants to continue writing the story of "righteousness." In Bailin Village (白林村), Yixiu District (宜秀区), Anqing, Anhui (安徽安庆), the hometown of Deng Jiaxian (邓稼先), there is a "Shouyi Hall" (守艺堂), which is named after the family motto of Deng's ancestors, Deng Yu (邓禹), who asked his descendants to "each guard one skill" (各守一艺). Deng Jiaxian devoted himself to the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" (两弹一星) cause, lived in anonymity for decades, and made outstanding contributions. 择一事，终一生 (zé yī shì, zhōng yī shēng - "choose one thing, end one life," once you choose something, stick with it for life), he used his life to practice the family tradition of the Deng family that has been passed down for hundreds of years. In Digang Village (荻港村), Nanxun District (南浔区), Huzhou, Zhejiang (浙江湖州), the ancestors of the Zhang family wrote the plaque "Benefit Me Without Selfishness" (惠我无私), integrated the word "kindness" into the family tradition, and left a family motto for their descendants: "Kindness is the most precious treasure, which can be used endlessly in a lifetime; the heart is a good field, which can be cultivated for hundreds of generations" (善为至宝，一生用之不尽；心作良田，百世耕作有余). Over the long years, a wisp of family tradition has turned into folk customs, nourishing one side of the land.
"Above the Lintels" (《门楣之上》) not only tells the story of tracing the inheritance of family traditions, but also focuses on the lintel culture in the context of the new era. From small families that continue for generations due to ancient customs, to large places that prosper due to the construction of family traditions, through this book, readers can appreciate the compatibility of family tradition culture with the times, feel the timeless advancement of excellent Chinese traditional culture, and better experience the beauty and greatness of China.
(The author is the chairman of the Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the chairman of the Writers Association of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (宁夏回族自治区). This article is the preface to the book "Above the Lintels" (《门楣之上》), and this edition has been abridged)
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By the end of 2025, the "Siku Quanshu Cunmu Congshu Third Series" was published, further enriching the foundation of "Siku Studies."
The "Siku Quanshu" (四库全书) was a vast collection of books personally commissioned by Emperor Qianlong (乾隆皇帝), involving over 300 scholars in its compilation. It categorized over 3,400 ancient books into four sections: classics, history, philosophy, and literature. Representative masterpieces of ancient Chinese books, such as the Thirteen Classics, Twenty-Four Histories, various schools of thought, and collections of famous poets and writers, are mostly included, making it a treasury of Chinese classics. During the compilation of the "Siku Quanshu," each ancient book was collated, and highly academic abstracts were written. Some lost ancient books were also recovered from the "Yongle Encyclopedia" (永乐大典), such as Xue Juzheng's (薛居正) "Old History of the Five Dynasties" (旧五代史) and Li Tao's (李焘) "Extended Compilation of Zizhi Tongjian" (续资治通鉴长编). The famous "Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art" (九章算术) only had the first five chapters circulating at the time, while the last four chapters were recovered from the "Yongle Encyclopedia," thus restoring this scientific classic to its complete form.
However, among the more than 10,000 types of books submitted by governors-general, governors, and private collectors from all over the country during the Qianlong era, only 1/3 were included in the "Siku Quanshu." The other 2/3 were not included, but an abstract was written for each book, preserving only the "catalog," called the "Siku Cunmu" (四库存目) (hereinafter referred to as "Cunmu"). At the time, these books were considered not important enough. In fact, there are many classics in "Cunmu" that are considered very important today, such as Gu Yanwu's (顾炎武) "Book on the Advantages and Disadvantages of All the Commanderies and Kingdoms Under Heaven" (天下郡国利病书), and collections of poems and essays by Tang Xianzu (汤显祖), Yuan Hongdao (袁宏道), Qi Jiguang (戚继光), and others. Li Zhi's (李贽) "Book to Burn" (藏书) and "Sequel to Book to Burn" (续藏书) were also placed in "Cunmu" because they were considered ideologically inconsistent with the mainstream at the time. As early as the Qing Dynasty, "Cunmu" books were valued, and there was a separate edition of "Imperially Approved Catalogue Attached to the Complete Library in Four Sections" (钦定四库全书附存目录) at the end of the Qianlong period. Contemporary famous scholars Gu Tinglong (顾廷龙) and Huang Yongnian (黄永年) also attached particular importance to "Cunmu."
At the Third National Conference on the Compilation and Publication of Ancient Books in 1992, Mr. Zhou Shaoliang (周绍良) proposed compiling and publishing the "Siku Quanshu Cunmu Congshu." According to the spirit of this conference, Mr. Ji Xianlin (季羡林) led the compilation of the "Siku Quanshu Cunmu Congshu," which became a major cultural project approved by the Leading Group for the National Ancient Books Compilation and Publication Plan of the State Council. In 1997, Qilu Publishing House published the "Siku Quanshu Cunmu Congshu," a total of 1,200 volumes, reprinting 4,508 types of "Cunmu" books, achieving great success. However, at that time, there was no national survey of ancient books, and the level of internationalization was not high, so a considerable part of the 6,793 types of books in "Cunmu" were not included in this collection. In 2001, Qilu Publishing House published the "Supplementary Compilation of Siku Quanshu Cunmu Congshu" (四库全书存目丛书补编), 100 volumes, starting a new investigation, collection, and publication work.
By 2025, after another 24 years, Qilu Publishing House published the "Siku Quanshu Cunmu Congshu Third Series" (四库全书存目丛书三编), 100 volumes. This is a new achievement brought about by the national survey of ancient books and digital internationalization. The "Siku Quanshu Cunmu Congshu Third Series" includes a batch of precious ancient books, such as Li Gang's (李纲) "Memorials of Li Zhongding, Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty" (宋丞相李忠定公奏议) of the Song Dynasty, sixty-nine volumes, and "Appendix" (附录), nine volumes, the content of which involves border defense strategies, appointment and removal of officials, financial reforms, and other topics, and is original material for the study of Song history. "Complete Record of Seawall Construction" (全修海塘录), ten volumes, and "Continued Record" (续录), two volumes, compiled by Qiu Junqing (仇俊卿) of the Ming Dynasty and continued by Qiao Gongbi (乔拱璧), are important historical materials for the construction of seawalls in Zhejiang during the Ming Dynasty. Dong Yue's (董越) "Diary of an Envoy to the East" (使东日录), one volume, is a collection of more than one hundred poems and essays written by Dong Yue of the Ming Dynasty when he was sent to Korea in the first year of Hongzhi (弘治元年) (1488), reflecting the diplomatic etiquette, social customs, natural scenery, and interpersonal interactions of Korea at that time, and has high historical value.
The "Siku Quanshu," as a milestone in Chinese cultural history, has always been valued by academic and cultural circles. In 2021, Shanghai Science and Technology Press published the "Collected Draft Manuscripts of the General Catalogue of the Complete Library in Four Sections" (四库全书总目稿钞本丛刊), 20 volumes; in 2025, the National Library Publishing House published the "Unpublished Historical Materials of the Complete Library in Four Sections" (四库全书未刊史料丛编), 70 volumes. What is more worthy of attention is that the digital collection work of the "Wensu Pavilion Siku Quanshu" (文溯阁四库全书) collected by the Gansu Provincial Library has been fully completed, and the printed classics section is about to be published. With the publication of these new materials, new developments will inevitably appear in the related research of the "Siku Quanshu," which is of great significance for continuing the Chinese cultural heritage and constructing an independent Chinese cultural knowledge system.
(The author is a chair professor of the School of Literature of Shandong University and the editor-in-chief of "Literature, History and Philosophy")
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Having written the final period of the entire book, I breathed a sigh of relief. From moving into Shiyi Village (石椅村) in June 2023 to completing the work and bidding farewell to Shiyi Village (石椅村), a full year had passed, and I had completed an extremely difficult writing task.
Shiyi Village (石椅村) is located in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County (北川羌族自治县), Mianyang (绵阳), Sichuan (四川). It is known as the "mountain village on the clouds" due to its beautiful mountains, clear waters, and misty surroundings. In the "5·12" Wenchuan Earthquake (汶川特大地震), Shiyi Village (石椅村) suffered heavy losses. After more than 10 years of post-disaster reconstruction, this small mountain village has taken on a new look. The village has developed an agricultural tourism economy, attracting tourists all year round, and the villagers are living prosperous lives. On January 18, 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) connected via video link to visit and extend greetings to the cadres and masses of Shiyi Village (石椅村), Qushan Town (曲山镇), Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County (北川羌族自治县), Sichuan (四川), praising "you are a very good example."
If Shiyi Village (石椅村) has undergone a **沧桑巨变** (cāng sāng jù biàn - "great changes," a world of change), then what power is driving and facilitating it?
I am very fortunate that I went to Shiyi Village (石椅村), wrote about Shiyi Village (石椅村), and did not miss Shiyi Village (石椅村).
Shiyi Qiang Village (石椅羌寨) provided me with a studio, located on the southernmost hillside of the Shiyizi Villagers Group (石椅子村民小组). Countless times, after finishing interviews and returning "home," I would walk through a deserted area. Late at night, with sparse lights, I would think of the tragic scenes of the old county town and Renjiaping (任家坪) during the earthquake, and of the spirits of the dead underground. But I was not nervous or afraid at all, because I felt that the friends I had made here were always with me, providing warmth in my heart.
All the interviewees became my friends: He Guofa (何国发), the first old secretary, was as kind as a father; Chen Caiye (陈财业) and Wang Qingbao (王庆保), the fourth and sixth village branch secretaries, were as enthusiastic as relatives; Chen Huaquan (陈华全), the director of the previous village committee, was as sincere as a brother; and Chen Aijun (陈爱军), the current village branch secretary, was as forthright and righteous as an old friend... Their stories form the basic content of this book.
There was also Shao Chaoyong (邵朝勇), whom I hit it off with immediately, the enthusiastic and lively Chen Youzhi (陈幼枝), and Shang Meita (尚么她) and Yang Wanmei (杨万美), who have a deep Qiang cultural background. Through them, I was able to **由此及彼** (yóu cǐ jí bǐ - "from this to that," to proceed from the immediate to the distant) and **举一反三** (jǔ yī fǎn sān - "raise one know three," to infer the rest from one case), getting to know the villagers of Shiyi Village (石椅村) and expanding my understanding of Qiang culture. Shiyi Village (石椅村) and its cadres and masses, seemingly ordinary, are actually rich and wonderful, a rich mine of spirit and literature.
Saying goodbye to Shiyi Village (石椅村), I declined the cured pork prepared by He Yumei (何玉梅) and the pig's trotters specially left by Chen Yinye (陈银业), only taking a bag of plums picked by Wen Xia (文霞) from her own orchard, and a painting hanging in the temporary studio.
The painter is Kuzminykh (库兹明内赫), the secretary of the Secretariat of the Russian Union of Artists and an academician of the Russian Academy of Arts. Fifteen years after the Wenchuan Earthquake (汶川地震), he led a group of Russian painters to Shiyi Qiang Village (石椅羌寨) for creative inspiration. It was the peak tourist season, and the rooms were full, so I let him stay in my studio for half a month. To express his gratitude, he painted this oil painting for me, depicting the orchard outside the studio, the Qiang village, and the towering distant mountains. The back of the painting also has the words "Bright Days" written in Russian.
In 2008, Beichuan (北川), which suffered the most severe damage in the Wenchuan Earthquake (汶川地震), attracted worldwide attention. The Russian rescue team was the first foreign rescue team to arrive in Beichuan (北川). Now, how is Beichuan (北川)? How are the people of Beichuan (北川)? They were very interested. These Russian painters inspected the ruins of the old county town of Beichuan (北川), the 5·12 Wenchuan Earthquake Memorial Hall (5·12汶川特大地震纪念馆), and the new county town of Beichuan (北川), and especially from the practice of post-disaster reconstruction, poverty alleviation, and rural revitalization in Shiyi Village (石椅村), they saw the Chinese spirit and Chinese strength, and saw the earth-shaking changes under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.
I said goodbye to Shiyi Village (石椅村) carrying "Bright Days." I firmly believe that every day in Shiyi Village (石椅村) from now on will be bright. It can even be said that the vibrant and dynamic Shiyi Village (石椅村) is itself a luminous body, which will become the eternal light and warmth in my heart.
(《Qiang Mountain Gate》: Written by Chen Ji (陈霁); Published by Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House (四川文艺出版社))
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Over the past year, what changes have occurred in readers' book purchasing and reading habits? Which book categories are favored by the market? How can the reading needs of different groups be met in a targeted manner? At the recently concluded 38th Beijing Book Ordering Fair (北京图书订货会), the Publishers Association of China (中国出版协会) and the China Book and Periodicals Distribution Association (中国书刊发行业协会) released the 2025 Book Retail Market Trend Insight Report, which uses full-year statistics to describe the overall trend of national reading.
In the past two years, many readers have had the following book-buying experience: they are unconsciously "influenced" while watching short videos or browsing live streaming rooms, and they place orders casually. Statistical data also confirms this change in book-buying habits: content e-commerce (text, short video, and online live streaming platforms) as a retail sub-channel, the annual gross merchandise volume (GMV) growth rate exceeded 30%, accounting for more than 40% of the book retail market GMV, becoming the largest retail channel for the first time. Traditional channels represented by physical bookstores, platform e-commerce, and vertical e-commerce are showing a downward trend in sales. New media platforms such as Douyin (抖音), Xiaohongshu (小红书), Bilibili (B站), and Video Account (视频号) have both promotion and sales functions, directly reaching target readers, making it more convenient to place orders and purchase books, and promoting the transformation of readers' consumption habits. It is worth noting that content e-commerce channels are greatly affected by algorithm recommendations and "flow investment," and some best-selling books have the phenomenon of "low quality and low price," which is difficult to meet reading needs.
Which book categories are more popular? Compared with the previous year, sales of lifestyle, self-help psychology, policy-related publications, business management, and children's categories have increased to varying degrees. Children's and teaching aids account for more than 55% of the total book retail GMV, indicating that children and students are important consumer groups for books. "1000 Questions on Chinese Culture in Comics (漫画中华文化1000问)" and "Those Who Achieve Great Things: My Fate is Up to Me (成大事者：我命由我不由天)" are the best-selling books of the year in the categories of children's science popularization encyclopedia and adolescent psychological self-help, respectively. "Skill improvement for workplace professionals" is still a rigid demand, and has promoted the growth of sub-categories of books such as social interaction and office applications. Books such as "The Art of Talking (回话有招)," "Cognitive Awakening (认知觉醒)," and "WPS Office Efficient Office (WPS Office高效办公)" have achieved impressive sales.
The changes in popular book categories are closely related to social trends and the mood of the times. The biggest reading hotspot in 2025 is "artificial intelligence," and computer books have achieved a GMV growth rate of more than 20% as a result. As of the end of 2025, more than 300 published books with "DeepSeek" in the title have been listed, covering general introductions, office applications, software development, literary creation, efficient learning, investment and financial management, and many other aspects. Driven by the viewing craze of the movie "Ne Zha (哪吒) Reborn," "Ne Zha: Past Events of the Three Realms (哪吒·三界往事)" was a bestseller throughout the year and topped the annual list of new literary books. "Chang'an's Lychee (长安的荔枝)" and "Sword Coming: Bird in a Cage (剑来·笼中雀)" were also favored by readers due to the popularity of film and television and games. In addition, the popularity of books on aging and aerospace technology has increased, and books on sports and leisure, mass health, diet and health, and psychological adjustment continue to sell well. Works such as "Huangdi Neijing Explained in Comics (漫画讲透黄帝内经)," "The Art of Diet: Sugar Reduction Life (饮食术：减糖生活)," and "The Courage to Be Disliked (被讨厌的勇气)" provide readers with support in terms of physical health and psychological healing.
In terms of reading services, what needs of readers need to be met urgently? Surveys show that the more concentrated ones are "time-consuming and laborious to find books" and "want to read famous books but don't know which version to choose," and some people also "don't know what to read," "can't read when they pick up a book," and some people say "no time to read" and "can't remember reading." These problems are the key to promoting national reading, and need to be provided with targeted services and guidance by category. For active readers who have formed stable reading habits, not much intervention is needed; occasional readers who are willing but have not yet formed habits need more opportunities to easily access high-quality books and strengthen reading habits in the harvest; and for potential readers, it is necessary to combine their interests and needs and use forms that are popular to arouse reading enthusiasm.
Book retail data reveals the diversification and multi-level nature of current reader needs from one side, which means that reading services are far more than just providing book products themselves, but also providing multi-carrier and multi-modal solutions. The construction of a book-fragrant society is a systematic project that requires long-term efforts from the publishing industry and all sectors of society, starting from the current reading situation and cultural needs, carrying out reading services in a step-by-step and rhythmic manner, cultivating a book-fragrant atmosphere, helping to develop habits, and making good reading and reading good books a rigid demand for more people's cultural life.
(The author is the chief researcher of Beijing OpenBook Information Technology Co., Ltd. (北京开卷信息技术有限公司))
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