Summary: President Xi Jinping responded to a letter from Zimbabwean veterans of the liberation struggle, highlighting the enduring friendship between China and Africa. Xi emphasized that China has consistently supported African liberation and development, referencing the upcoming 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic relations in 2026 and the "China-Africa Cultural Exchange Year." He expressed China's commitment to implementing the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit, aiming to deepen traditional friendship and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future. The veterans expressed gratitude for China's support during Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and admiration for China's achievements in modernization.
Summary: The article highlights the balanced approach of "fast" development and "slow" living in the construction of Xiong'an New Area, emphasizing its role as a model for modern Chinese city development. It cites examples of rapid advancements in technology, business growth, and infrastructure, alongside the development of cultural and recreational spaces. Individuals who have relocated to Xiong'an are quoted as experiencing a high quality of life and career prospects. The article references General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions to ensure those relocating enjoy tangible benefits. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Wang Huning, Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, addressed the National United Front Work Conference, emphasizing the importance of implementing the Party Central Committee's decisions on united front work to ensure a strong start to the "15th Five-Year Plan" and advance Chinese-style modernization. He stressed studying Xi Jinping's thought on united front work, consolidating the broadest patriotic united front, and strengthening ideological and political guidance. Li Ganjie, a member of the Politburo and head of the United Front Work Department, presided over the meeting and outlined work arrangements, focusing on consolidating consensus and gathering strength for the "15th Five-Year Plan." The report does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Politburo Standing Committee member Ding Xuexiang met with Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon in Beijing, stating that China's economy will remain a reliable driver for global development. Ding welcomed foreign investment and emphasized the opportunities presented by China's continued opening up. Solomon affirmed Goldman Sachs' positive outlook on China and pledged to further invest in the Chinese market. He also expressed his group's commitment to playing a positive role in the stable development of U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Supreme People's Court of China has implemented measures to make judicial services more accessible and convenient for citizens, including online platforms for handling cases from start to finish. A unified national electronic litigation service platform was launched in December 2025 to support online case processing. Standardized templates for legal documents have been introduced to lower the barrier to entry for individuals representing themselves in court. To ensure judicial fairness, the People's Court is promoting case law research and development to ensure similar cases are judged in a similar way. These measures aim to improve the efficiency, intelligence, and convenience of judicial services for the public.
Summary: China's National Energy Administration announced that the country's total installed power generation capacity reached 3.89 billion kilowatts by the end of 2025, a 16.1% year-on-year increase. Solar and wind power capacity reached 1.2 billion and 0.64 billion kilowatts, respectively, representing growth rates of 35.4% and 22.9%. Wind and solar power's installed capacity exceeded that of thermal power by approximately 300 million kilowatts. China has built the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, accounting for nearly half of global wind and solar power installations.
Summary: The article highlights China's progress in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, emphasizing technological breakthroughs, increased production and sales, and government support for the industry. In 2025, NEV sales reached 47.9% of total new car sales, driven by policies like trade-ins and rural promotions. Chinese automakers are integrating artificial intelligence into manufacturing and autonomous driving systems, with companies like Xiaopeng and Geely making advancements. The industry is also addressing "irrational competition" through measures promoting quality and safety, alongside upgraded safety standards, including battery safety and advanced driver-assistance systems, and an increased adoption of autonomous emergency braking systems.
Summary: The Jinjiagou tunnel on the Yan'an-Yulin high-speed railway in Shaanxi province has been completed. This railway is part of China's "eight vertical and eight horizontal" railway network, and will reduce travel time between Xi'an and Yulin from five to two hours. The project aims to improve transportation in northern Shaanxi and support the development of western China. The project is also expected to contribute to the revitalization of old revolutionary base areas.
Summary: This compilation of articles from an unspecified publication covers a range of topics. One article focuses on expert perspectives on the first volume of "Selected Works of Xi Jinping on the Economy," specifically regarding enhancing the innovation capabilities of state-owned enterprises. Another discusses the resilience of Chinese industry. An interview with freestyle skier Gu Ailing is also featured. Finally, one article explores the renewed popularity of traditional New Year paintings.
Summary: In a press conference, the State Council Information Office reviewed the achievements of central enterprises (央企) in 2025, including a total profit of 2.5 trillion yuan and a total asset value exceeding 95 trillion yuan. Vice Director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) Pang Xiaogang summarized the achievements of central enterprises during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, noting a near 50% increase in science and technology personnel. SASAC aims to further promote strategic emerging industries, with 41.8% of central enterprises' investment dedicated to this sector in 2025. The SASAC will also guide central enterprises to increase the procurement of first-of-their-kind products to translate innovative achievements into real productivity.
Summary: A 7S store for humanoid robots has opened in Wuhan, Hubei, showcasing 17 different models with applications in manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, and specialized tasks, highlighting Hubei's growing humanoid robot industry ecosystem. The "Yuanyou" robot is already in use at a local hospital, providing services such as guiding, explaining, and moxibustion. Hubei has established a humanoid robot innovation center to train robots and collect data for large-scale model training, facilitating continuous development. Wuhan is encouraging the application of humanoid robots in various sectors through subsidies and incentives. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's humanoid robot industry is rapidly catching up to and even surpassing international leaders in areas like motion control and complex terrain navigation. The industry's growth is fueled by advancements in AI models, open-source operating systems, and decreasing hardware costs, alongside strong state support and industrial demand. Challenges remain in core technologies for high-end components and AI-robot integration, as well as high manufacturing costs and a lack of standardized performance and safety regulations. The author suggests focusing on specific high-value applications, supporting core component R&D, and establishing standards and talent development programs to mature the industry. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Ministry of Natural Resources, along with two other departments, jointly issued measures to deepen the guarantee of natural resource elements and support the reform and development of elderly care services, focusing on reducing land costs and revitalizing existing space. These measures include incorporating special elderly care plans into land and space detailed plans, promoting flexible land use models like long-term leasing and rent-before-transfer for for-profit elderly care facilities. The measures also support the use of idle collective construction land for elderly care facilities and encourages innovative resource allocation models for new formats like hot spring and forest-based elderly care. The goal is to promote the upgrading of elderly care service guarantees from "basic security" to "quality improvement, efficiency enhancement, and burden reduction."
Summary: This article describes a "boiling pot ice motorcycle" vehicle sport taking place in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia as part of the 2026 Ulanqab Third Ice and Snow Nadam Fair. The event, featuring vehicles drifting and escaping from a large ice structure, attracts both tourists and professional drivers. The ice structure, built from ice bricks, measures 35 meters in diameter and 5 meters in depth.
Summary: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that by the end of 2025, China's 5G mobile phone users reached 1.204 billion, accounting for 65.9% of mobile phone users. The total number of mobile phone base stations reached 12.87 million, including 4.838 million 5G base stations. Fixed broadband internet access users reached 691 million, with gigabit and above access speeds reaching 238 million. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: In 2025, Jiangsu province's GDP reached 14.23515 trillion yuan, a 5.3% year-on-year increase, with the tertiary industry leading growth at 5.8%. Specifically, the added value of industries above designated size grew by 6.5%, propelled significantly by the equipment manufacturing sector which saw an 8.8% increase and contributed 74.6% to the overall growth. High-tech manufacturing also experienced rapid expansion, with its added value increasing by 11.9%. Total retail sales of consumer goods in the province reached 4.63942 trillion yuan, marking a 3.3% increase, driven by green and intelligent commodities.
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Summary: According to Xie Yi, Senior Vice Chairman of the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, the company witnessed, participated in, and promoted China's reform and opening up. CP Group has over 670 enterprises in China, with a total turnover of 208 billion RMB in 2024. Xie Yi stated that the CP Group plans to focus on investing in new quality productive forces, including hard technology, robotics, and intelligent manufacturing in China. CP Group is also leveraging Hainan's free trade port policies to expand coffee trade, as exemplified by exporting coffee products to Australia.
Summary: The article highlights China's emergence as the world's first major "electricity nation," defined by the substantial role of electricity in its energy system. China's electricity consumption has nearly doubled in the last decade, surpassing the combined total of the EU, Russia, India, and Japan, driven by strategic planning and green development initiatives. With over 1.8 billion kilowatts of installed wind and solar capacity, China is also a leading supplier of renewable energy technology globally, providing 70% of the world's wind power equipment and 80% of photovoltaic components. This transformation is portrayed as a model for global energy transition and provides accessible energy solutions for developing countries, even as it is changing the energy landscape for countries around the world, including the United States. The United States is mentioned in the context of China's electricity consumption being twice the size of the US.
Summary: Wang Yi spoke with Emmanuel Bonne, emphasizing the need for China and France to strengthen coordination amid global instability. Wang reiterated that China and the EU are partners, not rivals, and can resolve trade disputes through dialogue, highlighting recent visits by European leaders to China. He expressed hope France would positively influence healthy EU-China relations. Bonne affirmed France's commitment to the comprehensive strategic partnership with China, including strategic coordination on international issues. The two also discussed the Ukraine crisis, Venezuela, and Iran.
Summary: During a meeting in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, following Xi Jinping and Ilham Aliyev's declaration of a comprehensive strategic partnership in the past year. Wang emphasized aligning development strategies and promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation to support modernization in both countries. Bayramov affirmed Azerbaijan's support for Xi's four global initiatives and its intention to join the "Group of Friends of Global Governance." He also reiterated Azerbaijan's adherence to the One China principle and desire to expand cooperation in various sectors.
Summary: Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of providing high-quality cultural products to the people. In response, several regions in China are implementing initiatives to enhance public cultural services, such as bringing intangible cultural heritage into schools (Hebei Cangzhou), expanding the functions of cultural centers (Anhui Bozhou), and establishing night schools (Hunan Xiangjiang New Area) to meet diverse public needs. These initiatives focus on precision, responding to the need of the people. These efforts aim to make cultural development achievements more accessible and beneficial to the masses.
Summary: In December 2025, China investigated 39,236 cases violating the "Eight-Point Regulation" resulting in disciplinary actions against 36,441 individuals. Throughout 2025, a total of 290,752 cases were investigated, with 261,788 individuals receiving Party or government disciplinary measures. The most prevalent issue involved dereliction of duty impacting high-quality development, accounting for 84.7% of formalism and bureaucracy cases. Violations related to receiving gifts, lavish banquets, and unauthorized subsidies constituted the majority of hedonism and extravagance cases. The majority of those investigated were low-level officials.
Summary: The Supreme People's Court's Intellectual Property Court handled 24,602 cases since its establishment in 2019, resolving 23,069, according to its 2025 annual report. In 2025 alone, the court accepted 4,679 cases and concluded 3,146, improving adjudication standards and addressing local protectionism concerns. He Zhonglin, Vice President of the IP court, noted the increasing judicial credibility and international influence of China's IP rulings. The court has handled 2,546 foreign-related cases, accounting for 10.3% of the total, with an average annual increase of 18.7%, exploring issues such as the jurisdiction of global licensing disputes for standard essential patents.
Summary: Between January and November 2023, Chinese procuratorates accepted cases involving 19,050 individuals suspected of trademark infringement, which constitutes around 80% of intellectual property crimes. Trademark infringement is evolving with market and technological changes, shifting from physical to electronic use, extending from goods to services, expanding from offline to online commerce, and upgrading from simple counterfeiting to refurbished goods. The procuratorate aims to increase the punishment of trademark infringement, strengthen judicial protection of trademark rights, and maintain fair market order to build a strong IP nation. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: Liaoning province has implemented new measures designed to deepen reforms in the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, including establishing a due diligence exemption mechanism. This mechanism aims to protect researchers and managers from liability for project failures caused by unforeseen technical or market risks, provided they followed procedures, avoided personal gain, and committed no violations. The policy connects this liability protection with incentives like profit sharing, promotions, and performance evaluations. Liaoning also published detailed guidelines and a standardized process for determining exemptions to ensure fairness and rigor.
Summary: China's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry has seen significant growth, with sales reaching 47.9% of total new car sales in 2025. The sector is focusing on AI integration, exemplified by companies like Xpeng and Geely, to enhance autonomous driving capabilities and manufacturing processes. Efforts are underway to curb "irrational competition" and promote high-quality development, with brands focusing on technological innovation. New national standards are being developed to enhance the safety of NEVs, and technological innovation in preventing battery thermal runaway. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: Heilongjiang province is transforming its ice and snow resources into economic drivers and cultural assets, achieving significant brand and cultural value. During the 2024-2025 winter season, the province hosted 135 million domestic and international tourists, an 18.5% year-on-year increase. The article highlights the economic potential of turning "icy lands into gold mines." A photograph is included of tourists at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Guangzhou Station, a railway hub with over a century of history, has fully transitioned to a high-speed rail station as of January 26th. The last conventional train, K303, departed on January 25th, with all conventional train services now relocated to Guangzhou Baiyun Station. The upgraded Guangzhou Station will now handle 208 high-speed trains daily, connecting to major high-speed rail lines and expanding its reach across China. This transformation is part of Guangzhou's comprehensive transportation plan to create a "high-speed rail in, conventional rail out" hub configuration. Future projects aim to connect Guangzhou Station with Guangzhou South Station, facilitating a one-hour living circle within the Greater Bay Area.
Summary: This article highlights China's commitment to innovation and long-term development, noting that in 2025, China's R&D spending surpassed the OECD average, and its innovation ranking entered the top ten globally. The piece emphasizes the importance of consistent investment in R&D, education, and environmental protection, attributing China's economic resilience to its strategic focus and policy implementation. It also underscores the significance of deepening reform and opening up, citing examples like the Hainan Free Trade Port and the China International Import Expo. Finally, the article credits the diligence and innovation of Chinese workers and enterprises as key drivers of China's economic progress, referencing a Chinese company's AI-powered waste sorting machine recognized by *TIME* magazine.
Summary: The article discusses the importance of pragmatism in governance, as emphasized by Xi Jinping. It highlights shortcomings in current practices of soliciting public opinion and conducting annual performance reviews, arguing that these often become mere formalities lacking substance. The authors suggest focusing on tangible results and avoiding superficiality in both opinion gathering and evaluations. The article encourages officials to embrace challenges and maintain a dedicated approach to serving the people, seeing this as the true measure of their achievements. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the rising popularity of reading and learning in China, evidenced by increased library visits and bookstore traffic. It highlights how various forms of learning, from traditional reading to online education and skills exchanges, are empowering individuals and contributing to national development. The piece acknowledges concerns about superficial learning in the digital age but emphasizes the importance of genuine engagement and the enduring value of knowledge acquisition. It draws a parallel to the layered murals of the Mogao Caves, symbolizing the continuous accumulation of knowledge and cultural heritage. The article frames reading and learning as investments in a better future.
Summary: In 2025, China's total grain output reached a record high of 1,429.8 billion *jin*, an increase of 16.8 billion *jin*. Technological support for agriculture was strengthened, with 75.68 million *mu* of high-standard farmland newly built or upgraded. The comprehensive mechanization rate of crop cultivation, planting, and harvesting reached 76.7%. The number of agricultural drones exceeded 300,000, with an annual operating area exceeding 460 million *mu*.
Summary: A recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas highlighted a trend of "AI for AI's sake," where products like smart hair clippers and AI-powered microwaves are criticized for prioritizing technology over user needs. The article argues that this "label-style innovation" is short-sighted and driven by market competition, leading to products that are more gimmick than genuinely useful. This approach ultimately erodes consumer trust and hinders true innovation, which should focus on addressing real-world needs. The piece emphasizes the importance of balancing technological advancements with a human-centered approach to create lasting value. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: An inspector from the Shanghai Hongkou District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau described their daily work of protecting laborers' rights, emphasizing a balance of legal enforcement and empathy. The inspector highlighted resolving a case of unpaid wages for cleaning staff by coordinating with various departments to provide temporary assistance while ensuring the company eventually paid the outstanding amount. They also stressed preventative measures like proactive legal education and diligent follow-up to prevent recurrence of labor disputes, focusing on systemic solutions. The inspector did not mention US-China relations or US involvement in this issue.
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Summary: An archaeological team in Ziyang, Sichuan Province, is excavating the 60,000-80,000 year old Mengxi River site, a rare "encyclopedic" Paleolithic site yielding numerous stone tools, fossils, and plant remains. The team has identified 37 families and 53 genera of plants and has documented tens of thousands of seeds and fruits. Researchers from various disciplines are collaborating to study the site, which has revealed the earliest known examples of walnuts and medicinal plants at a human site, rewriting the history of prehistoric human plant use. The findings contribute to understanding the evolution of early modern humans in East Asia. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A round table discussion was held at the People's Daily on January 28th to discuss promoting nationwide reading, coinciding with the upcoming implementation of regulations designed to foster a "reading society." Experts emphasized the importance of both long-term commitment and short-term breakthroughs in promoting reading, highlighting the irreplaceable role of traditional printed books, while also advocating for innovative approaches using short video platforms. Participants suggested improvements in publication quality, content provision, and dissemination methods to enhance the reading experience. The event, organized by the People's Daily and People's Net, included representatives from publishing associations, universities, publishing groups, Douyin, and educators.
Summary: The Long March-12 carrier rocket successfully launched a satellite internet low-orbit satellite group from the Hainan commercial aerospace launch site, marking the site's twelfth successful launch. The launch site is improving efficiency through modular design, rapid component replacement, and high-pressure water systems for cooling and noise reduction. The site uses a "unified design" approach, allowing one launch site to adapt to multiple rocket models, reducing redundant construction and improving economic efficiency. Hainan is also exploring market-based procurement strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency in commercial aerospace launches. The launch site has successfully sent 110 satellites into predetermined orbits since November 2024.
Summary: The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei fuel cell vehicle demonstration city cluster completed its first demonstration task by the end of 2025, according to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology. The cluster exceeded targets for vehicle promotion and mileage, deploying 5,322 fuel cell vehicles and constructing 50 hydrogen refueling stations. Significant progress was made in the technological innovation and independent application of key components, including filling the domestic gap in independent carbon paper application. 83 supporting policies were implemented, covering top-level design, technological innovation, industrial implementation, promotion and application, hydrogen energy security, and safety supervision. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Ningbo's Jiangbei District in Zhejiang Province is leveraging local resources to vigorously develop its cultural tourism industry. The district is focusing on building the "Go to Cicheng for the Market" tourism brand. The provided image shows tourists experiencing the making of New Year cake in Cicheng Ancient Town.
Summary: Gansu province issued a plan to enhance green mining practices, aiming for 90% of large and 80% of medium-sized mines to meet green standards by 2028. The plan encourages technological innovation, offers tax incentives for compliant companies, and promotes intelligent mining operations. It also mandates strict oversight, including regular inspections and online management, focusing on quantity and quality improvements. The plan does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: China's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is rapidly expanding to support its growing EV fleet, which numbered over 43 million at the end of 2023. A new action plan aims to more than double the number of charging facilities to 28 million by 2027. Initiatives include building "ultra-fast" charging stations in highway service areas and installing charging piles in rural villages and urban residential areas. Local governments are implementing policies and providing subsidies to encourage investment in charging infrastructure and address challenges like grid capacity in rural areas. The upgrades seek to alleviate charging anxiety and promote greater adoption of EVs nationwide.
Summary: In 2023, China's immigration authorities saw a record 697 million entries and exits, a 14.2% year-on-year increase. The increase was bolstered by a 26.4% rise in foreign visitors, including a 49.5% rise in foreigners entering visa-free. China expanded visa-free policies, including adding Indonesia to the 24-hour transit visa-free list and implementing a visa-free policy for ASEAN tour groups entering Yunnan's Xishuangbanna. Immigration authorities also cracked down on border-related crimes, arresting over 54,600 suspects.
Summary: Two newly established, wholly foreign-owned insurance asset management companies, AIA Insurance Asset Management and Aegon Hollands Insurance Asset Management, have opened in Shanghai. This event, supported by national financial regulators, is described as a significant milestone in Shanghai's development as an international financial center and demonstrates China's commitment to opening up its financial sector. The rapid establishment of these firms is intended to bolster foreign investor confidence in long-term, sustainable investment in China. Their presence is expected to enhance Shanghai's ability to allocate global resources efficiently.
Summary: A new "AI bus" featuring autonomous driving capabilities is being piloted in Shenzhen's Qianhai district, having safely operated for over 500 days with over 55,000 passengers. The bus relies on advanced sensor technology and AI to navigate city streets, with a human safety operator present to intervene if necessary. According to Shenzhen Bus Group, the bus has maintained a "zero accident, zero delay" record since operations began in August 2024. The system is currently based on "single-vehicle intelligence" but aims to integrate with broader smart transportation infrastructure in the future. The bus line has reportedly received visitors from France, Germany, Singapore, and Japan.
Summary: Gansu Province is leveraging its unique geographical advantages to cultivate a robust fresh flower industry. A modern agricultural demonstration park in Lanzhou New Area produces nearly 100 million cut flowers annually. These flowers are not only sold in over 70 Chinese cities but are also exported to East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. In 2025, the base exported over 5.6 million flowers. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In 2025, Xinjiang's total foreign trade import and export value surpassed 500 billion yuan for the first time, reaching 520.37 billion yuan, a 19.9% year-on-year increase. Trade with "Belt and Road" countries reached 458.37 billion yuan, with Central Asian nations accounting for 36.4% of the national total. Xinjiang has improved customs clearance efficiency through various measures like "smart railway ports," and implemented 115 reform pilot tasks in its Free Trade Zone.
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Summary: In 2025, China's industrial economy showed resilience, contributing over 40% to economic growth despite complex domestic and international conditions. Industrial added value grew by 5.9%, with manufacturing scale expected to remain the world's largest for the 16th consecutive year. Innovation accelerated, with advancements in intelligent manufacturing, green technologies, and 6G development. The dynamism of economic entities was evident, with increased value added from specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprises.
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Summary: This article emphasizes the crucial role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in China's economic and technological advancement, particularly in achieving technological self-reliance. It highlights Xi Jinping's directives for SOEs to become leaders in technological innovation and strengthen key technologies. The article argues that SOEs are essential for national security and economic development, serving as the "backbone" of the economy and the "national team" for technological innovation. It discusses the need to enhance SOE innovation capabilities, especially in basic research, and to integrate technological and industrial innovation, advocating for policies that support SOE-led innovation. It also mentions the importance of promoting SOEs to "go out" and enhance their strength by competing with global multinational companies.
Summary: According to the article, Xi Jinping stressed the need to maintain a high-pressure stance against corruption, ensuring no hiding places for corrupt individuals, reflecting the Party's commitment to self-revolution. The piece emphasizes that anti-corruption is a long-term endeavor, requiring constant vigilance and effort, warning against complacency or fatigue in the fight against new and hidden forms of corruption. It argues that a firm ideological foundation is crucial to prevent moral decline, and emphasizes the importance of supporting officials who act responsibly within established rules. The article concludes by asserting that continuous efforts in comprehensively strengthening Party discipline are essential for achieving the goals of the 15th Five-Year Plan. There are no reports of officials accompanying Xi, nor mentions of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article argues that investment and consumption are interdependent drivers of economic growth in China, emphasizing the need to combine them to boost domestic demand. It suggests that effective investment should focus on modernizing industry, improving the quality of supply to meet consumer needs, and enhancing basic public services to improve consumer confidence. The article also discusses how investment can increase laborers' income, which will allow them to consume more and increase the rate of consumption. To achieve these goals, the piece recommends measures such as accelerating the issuance of special bonds, using government-guided funds to attract social capital, and adjusting the reserve requirement ratio. The article does not mention the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In Xinjiang's Altay Prefecture, the local Altay sheep industry is flourishing due to technological advancements and cold chain logistics. Local herders are embracing new breeding techniques and utilizing e-commerce platforms to sell their sheep to consumers in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai. These improvements have led to increased income for herders and made the Altay sheep industry a pillar of rural revitalization in the region. The article highlights the collaboration with research institutions like China Agricultural University to improve breeding. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses a growing trend of international interest in "Chinese-style living," evidenced by viral videos of scenic spots like Heilongjiang's Snow Town and covers of classic Chinese songs. This "China craze" is attributed to the increasing accessibility of Chinese culture through media like micro-dramas, video games such as *Black Myth: Wukong*, and easier travel via expanded visa-free entry policies. The author suggests this positive reception stems from a genuine appreciation of a multifaceted and authentic China, rather than imposed cultural influence. The article argues that as China becomes increasingly visible to the world, Sino-global understanding will grow. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Guizhou's Zunyi and Shaanxi's Yan'an are now directly connected by high-speed rail as of January 26th. A "National Time-Honored Brand Carnival" was launched in Guangzhou, Guangdong, featuring 35 key activities across themes such as "creative markets" and "exporting craftsmanship." Shandong province has launched a "Large-Scale Industrial Worker Training" program, involving over 360,000 workers in various industries and resulting in skills upgrades for many. Monitoring in Ningxia revealed over 24,000 overwintering waterbirds, including rare species. The Alxa Camel Super League monthly competition and Alxa Right Banner 2026 Camel Nadaam were held in Inner Mongolia.
Summary: The article discusses the popularity of steamed flower buns (花馍), a traditional folk custom in Henan province. With the Chinese New Year approaching, local shops in Henan are using "online live streaming + offline sales" to boost flower bun sales. In Neihuang County, Anyang, flower buns are becoming a popular product for celebrating the New Year and visiting relatives, combining traditional aesthetics with auspicious meanings.
Summary: The article discusses the growing popularity and economic impact of Lanzhou beef noodles, highlighting its cultural significance and expansion both domestically and internationally. Ma Wenbin, a representative inheritor of Lanzhou beef noodle making skills, demonstrates the noodle-making process to promote the culture. The dish is expanding internationally; for example, a man from Liaoning opened a shop in Barcelona after receiving training in Lanzhou. By 2025, Lanzhou aims to achieve over 12 billion yuan in revenue from diverse formats like pre-packaged noodles and IP branding, with the entire industry targeting 80 billion yuan in revenue. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Tianjin's Chengtangzhuang subdistrict in Hexi district conducted a "spicy" assessment meeting focused on long-term management of older residential areas, publicly analyzing challenges faced by each community. Gui Shan Li residential area, built in the 1990s, was highlighted for its transformation after implementing innovative governance models, including a "public opinion hall." Xie Lifu, deputy director of the subdistrict office, stated that the subdistrict has revised assessment methods and improved the property management exit mechanism. They are also implementing a mechanism for rapid resolution of issues and multi-departmental collaboration.
Summary: A national winter "Village Gala" demonstration event was held in Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, featuring local villagers performing a traditional northeast folk dance called "Xiaocheng Yangge Qing." The event, held on November 10, 2025, aimed to promote grassroots cultural participation by providing a platform for villagers to showcase their talents. According to Gu Qiuli, curator of the Yi County Mass Culture Center, these events shift away from passive spectatorship and encourage widespread involvement in creation, performance, and planning. These "Village Galas" also provide a stage for local intangible cultural heritage and traditional folk customs, revitalizing traditional arts. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Rizze port, located in Zhongba County, Tibet, bordering Nepal, has experienced rapid growth since its opening in November 2023, with export values exceeding 100 million yuan in September 2025. This has led to a shift from primarily exporting raw materials to higher value-added products like "new three items" (新能源汽车、锂电池、光伏产品) and large machinery. In 2025, the port handled 13,710 tons of cargo valued at 754 million yuan, with passenger traffic increasing by over 50% to approximately 46,000. Local villagers are benefiting from the port's development, establishing businesses to sell local products. The article did not mention the United States.
Summary: The city of Changsha has created a WeChat group called "Star City Woodpeckers" consisting of 468 members from 23 different departments to address urban management issues more efficiently. The group facilitates quick reporting and resolution of problems, such as loose bricks or damaged infrastructure, by enabling members to report issues with photos directly to relevant departments, who then provide updates on the repairs. This system has improved the speed and transparency of urban maintenance, moving away from a reliance on a limited number of city management information collectors. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A county in Guangxi, China, is promoting reduced gift money, simplified banquets, and fewer formalities for weddings and funerals to foster a more civilized rural atmosphere. Local villages are encouraged to create their own community agreements, instead of following blanket policies. One village has successfully reduced the scale of such events, leading to a culture of not attending uninvited and avoiding unnecessary burden to the host. Over the past five years, the county has held 750 frugal events. The initiative aims to shift focus from extravagant displays to genuine heartfelt expressions.
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Summary: Freestyle skier Eileen Gu, after winning her 20th World Cup gold, will represent China at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Gu discussed overcoming injuries and online criticism in the past year, emphasizing her focus on physical training and mental resilience. She aims to balance self-belief with pushing her limits and hopes to inspire more people to participate in winter sports. Gu also highlighted her role in cross-cultural exchange, noting the growing interest in Chinese culture among her foreign friends.
Summary: The village of Daping in Gansu province's Dingxi city now has a new "suspended flooring" basketball court and other sporting facilities as part of a provincial project to improve rural fitness infrastructure, benefiting over 300,000 people in 500 villages. Villagers expressed enthusiasm for the new facilities, which also include ping pong tables and exercise equipment. Wan Yongbo, director of the Anding District Sports Activity Center, made numerous visits to Daping village to ensure the quality of the project's implementation. He Guanjun, the party secretary of Daping village also stated that the staff taught residents how to properly use and maintain the equipment. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: Chinese tennis player Zhang Shuai, partnered with Belgian Elise Mertens, advanced to the Australian Open women's doubles semi-finals, marking her seventh Grand Slam doubles semi-final appearance. This is her first time reaching this stage in the Australian Open in seven years. Earlier in Adelaide, Zhang won the doubles title with Czech player Kateřina Siniaková. She competed in singles and mixed doubles at the Australian Open, but was eliminated in early rounds. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 3rd "Ice and Snow Silk Road, China Snow Capital" Around Altai Mountains Winter Games commenced in Xinjiang's Altay region on January 27, 2024, featuring over 200 athletes and coaches from China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. The four-day event includes competitions in cross-country skiing, ski mountaineering, and speed skating, with 54 medals already awarded as of January 28. The games aim to promote regional ice and snow resources, international sports exchange, and the development of Altay as an internationally influential ice and snow economy hub. Traditional ancient fur skiing will be featured. The event is optimized with A and B groups to improve its professional level.
Summary: The article reports on activities celebrating the Lunar New Year in a resettlement community in Tongren City, Guizhou Province. Residents of the Kanghua community in Yuping Dong Autonomous County, a relocation site for poverty alleviation, participated in events like tug-of-war. The article focuses on celebrating the new year in the context of poverty alleviation efforts, but does not mention any specific officials accompanying the celebrations. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 2026 China Yinchuan Ice Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament was recently held in Yinchuan, Ningxia, guided by the General Administration of Sport of China and the Chinese Dragon Boat Association. The tournament, featuring teams from 11 provinces, included men's, women's, and mixed 12-person dragon boat events. Teams from Shizuishan and Nankai University won championships in different categories. Ice dragon boat racing combines traditional dragon boat racing with ice sleds, overcoming seasonal limitations and promoting winter sports. The event transforms local winter resources into tourism revenue, boosting fitness and the winter economy.
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Summary: China's wind power industry is rapidly advancing, achieving record-breaking milestones in turbine capacity, altitude, and offshore distance, and has shifted from "following" to "leading" globally. By 2025, wind power capacity reached 640 GW, accounting for over 16% of total power generation. China now supplies 70% of global wind power equipment, exporting to over 60 countries and contributing to a 60% decrease in global wind power costs over the past decade. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China will accelerate the construction of new energy bases such as integrated hydro-wind-solar projects and offshore wind power, aiming to add over 200 GW of wind and solar power capacity in 2026. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: A government work report in Xinjiang honored He Jiaolong, the director of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Agricultural Products Brand Construction and Production and Marketing Service Center, who recently died in an accident at the age of 47. He Jiaolong was known for her efforts to promote Xinjiang agricultural products through livestreaming, including a famous video of her riding a horse in the snow, and for establishing the "Taste Xinjiang" regional brand. Her colleagues and local farmers deeply mourned her loss, praising her dedication and public service, with thousands attending her memorial service. A new variety of rose was named after her. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article mourns the passing of He Jiaolong, a local official in Xinjiang known for promoting the region's products and culture through social media. He Jiaolong dedicated herself to rural development, using her skills to alleviate poverty in her hometown. She utilized short videos and live streams to boost local industries and bring a new perspective to rural development. The article emphasizes her commitment to applying her education to benefit her community and encourages others to follow her example of serving the people. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Spokesperson Zhang Han of the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) announced that the KMT-CCP think tank forum, co-hosted by the TAO's research center and the KMT's National Policy Foundation, will be held in Beijing on February 3, focusing on cross-strait exchange and cooperation. Zhang Han also quoted KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen's remarks on the KMT's desire to thaw cross-strait relations, and reiterated Beijing's willingness to engage with Taiwan based on the "1992 Consensus" and opposition to Taiwan independence. Zhang Han highlighted mainland China's high-speed rail development and suggested that peaceful reunification would bring economic benefits to Taiwan. Zhang Han noted that mainland China is Taiwan's largest source of imported consumer goods, and hopes Taiwan people will share mainland China's development outcomes.
Summary: Jiangsu Province has eliminated all county-level and below government service apps, consolidating them into the "Su Fu Ban" app. This shift aims to improve efficiency and convenience for citizens and businesses by centralizing access to government services. Twenty-two apps were identified, with some shut down entirely and others migrated to "Su Fu Ban" before closure. The province is also emphasizing data security management during the transition, implementing strict protocols for data migration, storage, and destruction to prevent leaks and misuse.
Summary: The Fenglin Buyi scenic area in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, was twice publicly criticized by the Ministry of Natural Resources for illegal occupation of arable land to construct landscaping features. After the first criticism in 2021, the area was replanted with rice, but then it was again used for water features and landscaping without approval. Following a second rebuke in August 2024, the city government, led by Mayor Zhong Daigang, launched a comprehensive rectification effort, spurred by provincial and state leaders. The area was converted to rapeseed fields and a drainage system was built, and by May 2025 the rectification was deemed complete. The city has since implemented stricter arable land protection measures.
Summary: Guangxi's Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County conducted a free training program on agricultural drone operation for groups at risk of falling back into poverty and rural workers seeking employment. The training covered drone flight principles, safety regulations, and agricultural protection techniques. The program aims to broaden employment opportunities and cultivate new agricultural workers. The training occurred in Jinxiu Town on January 27th.
Summary: Gansu province has issued a new regulation to standardize and improve the efficiency of its "small, quick, and flexible" (小快灵) legislation practices. The regulation, comprised of ten articles, clarifies the scope, characteristics, and principles of this legislative approach, emphasizing non-contradiction, distinctiveness, and operability. It focuses on addressing specific matters, emerging issues, and urgent needs in economic and social development through targeted legislation, keeping regulations concise and effective. The regulation stipulates that the "small, quick, and flexible" legislation should generally not exceed 30 articles. The regulation calls for scientific, democratic, and law-based legislation, as well as collaboration and coordination among relevant departments, to ensure rapid implementation and effectiveness.
Summary: The Hefei Public Security Bureau has introduced 25 measures to support the high-quality development of key industries in the city, including strategic emerging, future, traditional, service, and digital industries. These measures include building a risk prevention system with a think tank, promoting innovation through police-enterprise collaboration, and safeguarding data security. To upgrade traditional industries, the bureau will deepen reforms related to corporate law enforcement and promote efficient administrative services. Hefei police will also optimize the police-enterprise linkage mechanism and pilot a "park steward" service model to comprehensively support Hefei's industrial development. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A dispute between villagers in Mulan County, Heilongjiang Province, over ownership of cattle after their herds mixed was resolved through mediation led by Judge Yang Songbai. The judge visited the parties, clarified the law, involved village officials, and conducted on-site mediation to identify the missing cattle. Since 2025, the Mulan County Court has focused on serving agriculture by implementing methods for resolving disputes at the grassroots level, leading to a high rate of case conciliation. The court also issues judicial recommendations addressing issues identified in trials to promote social governance at the local level.
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Summary: The article discusses how traditional Chinese New Year paintings (年画) are being revitalized through technology and creative innovation. One example is the immersive theatrical experience in Yangliuqing Ancient Town, which uses digital technology to create an interactive environment for tourists. Another example is the digital design competition held by the Mianzhu New Year Picture Museum, which encourages artists to use AI to reimagine traditional New Year painting themes. A final example is Liu Zhongping, a folk artist who combines traditional techniques with modern design to cater to the emotional needs of young people.
Summary: This article discusses the revitalization of traditional Chinese New Year paintings (年画) through innovation and adaptation to modern trends. It emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional techniques while exploring new avenues such as incorporating trendy designs, AI, and cultural products. By integrating 年画 into everyday life and consumer culture, these artworks are evolving beyond mere holiday decorations. The piece highlights the ability of 年画 to connect the ancient and modern, ensuring their continued relevance and appeal. The article does not mention specific officials, the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Liaoning Provincial Museum is hosting a special exhibition called "Poetic China - The Poetic Realm of Chinese Painting," running from December 30, 2025, to March 29, 2026, showcasing over a hundred artworks from various dynasties. The exhibition emphasizes the interplay between poetry and painting in Chinese art, using digital technology to create immersive and interactive experiences for visitors. One highlight is a 30-billion-pixel display of the painting "Lady Guo Touring in Spring," allowing viewers to examine minute details. Interactive elements, such as an AI-powered landscape generator, encourage audience participation and emotional connection with the art. Deputy Curator Dong Baohou said the exhibition aims to turn viewers into participants, making them a part of Chinese culture.
Summary: To mark the 10th anniversary of the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" being added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the China Agricultural Museum has released a report detailing conservation achievements. Over the past decade, the central government has invested over 22.595 million yuan to support the project, leading to the listing of 247 related intangible cultural heritage items at various levels. The initiative has reached over 600 million people through public reports and spurred rural tourism development. Moving forward, the museum will launch immersive experiences, a database, and a bluebook, alongside a new 10-year conservation initiative.
Summary: The third National College Student Career Planning Competition, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and the Tianjin Municipal Government, recently concluded at Tianjin Normal University, focusing on career development and employment guidance course construction. According to an official from the Ministry of Education, the competition aims to promote career education and improve employment guidance services in universities. The competition featured 200 courses that will be further developed into model courses. Approximately 98% of Chinese universities offer employment guidance courses, and there are roughly 20,000 full-time and 80,000 part-time employment guidance teachers across the country.
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Summary: According to meteorological forecasts, many regions in China will experience rain and snow due to cold air. Traffic authorities from cities such as Shenyang, Zhengzhou and Dalian gave advice on safe practices for driving, riding e-bikes, and walking in snowy and icy conditions, emphasizing precautions like changing to snow tires, checking vehicle conditions, controlling speed, and wearing appropriate footwear. Wuhan University medical experts added recommendations for preventing injuries from falls, particularly for elderly individuals. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the increasing phenomenon of "encrypted conversations" among minors online, driven by their need for independence and peer recognition. It argues that instead of simply blocking these online activities, a better approach involves understanding the psychological needs behind them and providing positive guidance. The author suggests that parents should try to understand online culture, limit screen time, and have open conversations with their children. Schools should also offer immersive online security courses and extracurricular activities.
Summary: A new regulation stipulating that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) must clarify contraindications and side effects on drug labels by 2026 is generating discussion on its impact on the market. Experts interviewed stated the regulation is intended to improve drug safety and quality control by compelling companies to provide more complete safety data and eliminate poorly performing products. Experts suggest companies should focus on revising drug labels, conducting research, and establishing drug monitoring systems, and that healthcare providers should strengthen diagnostic capabilities to ensure appropriate use. The regulation aims to transform the industry from prioritizing quantity to prioritizing quality, promoting long-term healthy development. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In Tonggu County, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, local calligraphy enthusiasts provided free Spring Festival couplets and "Fu" characters to citizens at the Autumn Harvest Uprising Memorial Square. The county focuses on meeting the spiritual and cultural needs of the masses by regularly promoting cultural programs that benefit the people. They are also creating distinctive brands like "Cultural Grand Gathering" and "Intangible Cultural Heritage Market," delivering cultural performances and public services to urban and rural residents. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: Tang Mengxiong, a Beijing water management official, rescued two fishermen from an exploding vessel near Beihai, Guangxi. He utilized his experience and quick thinking to pull the injured men from the burning boat despite the danger. Local authorities recognized Tang's bravery, sending letters of commendation to his workplace and his son's school, aiming to promote a culture of heroism. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The IMF predicts that African economies will grow steadily in 2025 and continue this trend into 2026, exceeding the global average. Digital transformation, green energy development, and regional economic integration are noted as key drivers. While East and West Africa are expected to lead growth, Southern Africa faces challenges including U.S. tariffs. China-Africa trade surpassed $300 billion in 2025, with China remaining Africa's largest trading partner. Cooperation spans infrastructure, renewable energy, and trade facilitation, supporting Africa's industrialization and sustainable development.
Summary: In 2025, Africa's economic growth surpassed 4%, exceeding the global average despite a sluggish world economy, due in part to strengthened economic ties with China. China-Africa cooperation, within frameworks like the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative, has expanded in scale and scope, emphasizing sustainability and local returns. In June 2025, China announced zero-tariff treatment for 100% of products from 53 African countries, becoming the first major developing nation to implement such a measure. While challenges remain, including regional disparities and debt, African economic integration and access to the Chinese market are expected to propel continued growth in 2026.
Summary: Japanese media reports that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) nominated over 40 politicians implicated in "slush fund" scandals as candidates in the upcoming House of Representatives election, despite public criticism. The LDP also loosened restrictions to increase their chances of election, even allowing some previously denied candidacy due to party disciplinary actions to run. Media reports criticize LDP leader Sanae Takaichi for failing to thoroughly investigate the scandals or implement fundamental political reforms. Analysts suggest the move could further damage public trust and negatively impact the Takaichi administration, given that voters are still very aware of the scandal. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Iranian President Peyzehchiyan has initiated emergency measures to secure essential goods and government operations in anticipation of potential attacks from the United States or Israel. Speaking at a meeting with border province officials, Peyzehchiyan announced the decentralization of authority to provincial governors, allowing them to directly coordinate with judicial and other government departments to expedite policy implementation and essential imports. U.S. President Trump stated on social media that a large fleet was heading to Iran and was ready to fulfill its mission quickly. Trump emphasized Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons and threatened a more severe response in the future. The U.S. has long accused Iran of developing nuclear weapons, which Iran denies.
Summary: A traditional torchlight procession was held in Havana on January 27, led by Cuban youth, to condemn U.S. hegemony and foreign aggression and to commemorate the anniversaries of José Martí and Fidel Castro. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and National Assembly President Esteban Lazo attended the event. Student leader Karla Santana González criticized the U.S. for attempting to force the world back to fascism through force and coercion. The Cuban youth pledged to contribute to the nation's tasks and steadfastly defend its just cause, vowing not to kneel, sell out, or remain silent against imperialism. The procession served as a strong anti-U.S. statement.
Summary: EU High Representative Josep Borrell stated at a European Defence Agency meeting that Europe must strengthen its role in collective defense within NATO, building a "European pillar" as the U.S. shifts its strategic focus. Borrell emphasized the need for the EU and NATO to ensure their security initiatives are complementary and called for accelerating the development of the European defense industry. Another EU defense official, Kubilius, emphasized that reliance on the U.S. for security, particularly in areas like missile defense and intelligence, is a weakness and necessitates greater European autonomy. The aim is to build a strong and independent Europe, including in the defense sector.
Summary: The U.S. Conference Board reported a significant drop in the U.S. Consumer Confidence Index for January, falling to 84.5, the lowest since May 2014. Both the assessment of current conditions and short-term expectations declined sharply, with the expectations index remaining below the recessionary threshold for the twelfth consecutive month. Chief Economist Dana Peterson attributed the plunge to heightened consumer concerns about current and future conditions. The decline indicates worsening sentiment across all components of the index in the United States. The report does not mention China or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A recent report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China indicates that nearly 60% of surveyed U.S. companies plan to increase their investment in China, with over half expecting to be profitable in 2025. China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) spokesperson Wang Wenshuai cited the report as evidence that China remains a favorable destination for foreign investment. The CCPIT reported engaging with numerous foreign business leaders, including those from U.S. companies like Apple and HP, to further investment in China. Despite these engagements, Chinese companies' outbound investment is also growing, with nearly 80% of surveyed enterprises intending to expand or maintain their foreign investments.
Summary: Greek Tourism Minister anticipates 2025 as a record year for tourism, with continued growth expected in 2026. Increased flight capacity and optimization of tourism services have contributed to this surge, with airport passenger volume exceeding 79.88 million in the first 11 months of 2025. Greece is investing in tourism infrastructure upgrades, including airport expansions and new facilities, supported by EU recovery funds. The government is also focusing on digital transformation through AI-enhanced tourism portals and addressing workforce shortages with training programs.
Summary: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's wife, Kim Keon-hee, was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for violating the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes related to accepting solicitations and expensive items. The court found her not guilty on charges of violating the Capital Market Act for alleged stock manipulation and the Political Funds Act for obtaining polling services, and ordered the confiscation of ₩12.815 million. This marks the first time in South Korean constitutional history that a former presidential couple has been sentenced to actual imprisonment. Earlier in January, Yoon Suk-yeol himself was sentenced to 5 years in prison for obstructing the performance of special duties.
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Summary: The revised organization laws for village and urban residents' committees, effective January 2024, emphasize care for the elderly and children, adding committees focused on these demographics. Many communities are implementing "micro-innovations" to address the needs of their aging populations, such as communal dining and technology assistance. Efforts are also underway to support vulnerable children through tailored intervention programs and resource allocation. Local committees are encouraged to integrate party resources, schools, and volunteer efforts to provide comprehensive services for youth, including moral education and mental health support. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The article reports on statements by four National People's Congress (NPC) representatives regarding the strategic task of building a modern industrial system during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. Wuhan Qi emphasized maintaining a reasonable proportion of manufacturing and promoting its intelligent and green transformation. Pan Fusheng focused on integrating technological and industrial innovation by addressing talent shortages and building comprehensive research platforms. Pang Zujian called for regional specialization and coordination in industrial development. Huang Maoxing advocated for accelerating the construction of intelligent digital infrastructure, new energy infrastructure and a comprehensive transportation system.
Summary: Sanmenxia city's People's Congress has been focusing on revitalizing local industries and promoting green development. Local People's Congress representatives facilitated the reopening of a dairy farm by coordinating with various stakeholders to resolve financial and environmental issues. The city-level People's Congress appointed representatives as "business environment experience officers" and established channels for communication between businesses and the government. They have also been actively promoting ecological protection through legislation and supervision. These efforts aim to improve the lives of citizens and foster sustainable development.
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Summary: Over the past decade, China's procuratorates have strengthened legal measures to protect the Yangtze River, shifting from punitive actions to preventative and restorative justice. This includes prosecuting environmental crimes, promoting ecological restoration, and advocating for green development. Prosecutors have facilitated collaboration between various departments and regions to address fragmented governance, establishing mechanisms for information sharing and joint enforcement. The Supreme People's Procuratorate has directly handled cross-provincial cases, signaling a commitment to unified, basin-wide protection, exemplified by a special campaign targeting ship pollution. This comprehensive approach aims to transform the development model from one of ecological deficit to one of green prosperity, ensuring the Yangtze River's sustainable future.
Summary: A recent national conference on People's Assessors (人民陪审员) highlighted their crucial role in high-profile cases like the Chongqing siblings' death case and the Yu Huaying child trafficking case, bringing public perspective and common sense to the courtroom. These assessors, acting as "lay judges," enhance the social acceptance and reduce appeals in adjudicated cases by incorporating public sentiment in legal judgments. Over 50% of the 340,000 assessors come from grassroots backgrounds, ensuring broad representation in judicial democracy. The article also emphasized the importance of utilizing assessors with specialized knowledge in complex cases like intellectual property or financial disputes, and highlighted their role in community legal education. The article concludes by advocating for the expansion of the role of People's Assessors to promote judicial transparency, fairness, and credibility.
Summary: A court in China ruled in favor of Zheng, granting him a divorce from Wu and ordering Wu to return the 200,000 yuan bride price (彩礼). The court reasoned that the marriage lacked an emotional foundation due to their short acquaintance and Wu's subsequent refusal to cohabitate. The judge noted the possibility of Wu seeking financial gain through marriage. This case highlights the court's emphasis on genuine marital relationships, aligning with the 2025 Central No. 1 Document's call to combat marriage scams. The judge also cautioned that seeking financial gain through marriage can also be a criminal offense.
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Summary: The article discusses the historical drama *Taiping Nian* (太平年), focusing on the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and its themes of unification and peace. Vice President of the China Federation of Radio and Television Social Organizations Gao Changli emphasizes the drama's focus on the historical period's underlying forces of civilization and the logic of order reconstruction, while Vice President of the Chinese Academy of History Li Guoqiang highlights its reflection of the Chinese nation's high recognition of "unity" and its embodiment of the peaceful and unified characteristics of Chinese civilization. The drama, which depicts the historical contributions of King Qian Hongchu of Wuyue and Emperor Taizu of Song, is seen as a collaborative effort between historical experts and drama creators to ensure historical accuracy and avoid historical nihilism. The piece does not mention the United States or U.S. -China relations.
Summary: This article details the creative process behind the Hunan Flower Drum Opera production of "Cai Kunshan Farms the Fields," a comedic play inspired by a traditional folk tale. The playwright expanded the original story, focusing on a humble farmer who unknowingly serves the emperor a meal. A local official, eager for promotion, mistakenly interprets the emperor's fondness for sweet potatoes, ultimately benefiting the local populace. The play, though delayed for years, eventually garnered national recognition, including the Cao Yu Drama Award and the Wenhua Award. The author credits the success of the play to the collective efforts of the cast and crew.
Summary: A recent popular Bilibili show featuring an innovative performance of the Peking opera "The White Bone Spirit" has sparked interest in traditional Chinese opera among young audiences. The show combined traditional opera elements with modern technology like 3D and AR to create a visually appealing spectacle. This fusion of traditional and modern elements lowered the "barrier to entry" and made the art more accessible. By connecting with the emotions and values of the characters, young viewers found resonance with their own struggles and aspirations. The article emphasizes the importance of preserving the essence of traditional opera while adapting it for contemporary audiences.
Summary: A singer, acting as a judge on the music program "Sounding Far 2025," reflects on the experience of mentoring young musicians. The singer emphasizes the importance of technical skill and sincerity in singing, while also praising the creativity and passion of the younger generation. They highlight the exchange of knowledge and inspiration between experienced artists and emerging talents, emphasizing the importance of "passing down" musical traditions. The author hopes the younger generation can maintain their edge and sincerity, and that she can continue to contribute her own experience to them. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The director of the TV series "A Window With a View" discusses the show's aim to depict the "Two Mountains" (绿水青山就是金山银山) concept through a story of returning home and rediscovering beauty in rural life. The series focuses on characters who find new perspectives and value in their hometown, highlighting the ecological and cultural beauty of the island setting. The director emphasizes the show's focus on realistic characters and their journeys of self-discovery rather than romantic narratives, portraying rural revitalization as a collective effort. The series aims to showcase the achievements of the "Two Mountains" concept and inspire reflection on the meaning of home and finding one's place. The director hopes the show will allow viewers to see the beauty of the scenery and the warmth of the era, and that the beautiful scenery in their hearts has not been forgotten.
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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 28th. On January 28th, President Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to a letter from veterans of the Zimbabwean liberation struggle.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that you devoted yourselves to the great cause of national liberation in your youth, forged an indissoluble bond and fighting friendship with China far from your hometown, and are still concerned about China-Zimbabwe and China-Africa friendship, which is touching.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that 2026 will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Africa, and will also be the "Year of China-Africa People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges." Over the past 70 years, China has always been a good comrade and good partner in the cause of African national liberation, development, and revitalization, respecting and supporting each other with African friends, going through the 峥嵘岁月 (zhēng róng suì yuè - "glorious years," a period of hardship and struggle) together, and embarking on a new journey of modernization together. China is willing to take the implementation of the results of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation as an opportunity to continue the traditional friendship with Africa and jointly create a more brilliant future for China-Africa relations. It is hoped that you will encourage more African youth to devote themselves to the cause of China-Zimbabwe and China-Africa friendship.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Horse is approaching, and it is hoped that China and Africa will carry forward the 驰而不息 (chí ér bù xī - "unremittingly," to persevere without letup) spirit of the dragon and horse, work together to build a new era of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future, and continue to write a new chapter in the friendship between China and Africa.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, China firmly supported Africa's anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and national liberation struggles. Recently, veterans of the Zimbabwean liberation struggle jointly wrote to President Xi Jinping (习近平), expressing their heartfelt gratitude for China's valuable support for Zimbabwe's national liberation, admiring President Xi Jinping's (习近平) leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and the Chinese people in achieving remarkable achievements in the new era, pioneering a Chinese-style path to modernization, providing valuable experience for other developing countries, and expressing pride in the all-weather community with a shared future between China and Zimbabwe, and committing to continuing the friendly relations between the two countries.
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"Regarding policies for the education, medical care, housing, salaries, social security, medical insurance, and housing provident fund of relocated personnel, we must further refine and substantiate policy measures in accordance with the principle of 'old methods for old personnel, new methods for new personnel' to ensure that relocated units and personnel enjoy tangible benefits."
——May 2023, Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized this while presiding over a symposium on promoting the high-standard and high-quality construction of the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区).
The development of modern cities is not a crude pursuit of speed alone. From "a piece of land" to "a blueprint" and then to "a city," the rising Hebei Xiong'an New Area (河北雄安新区) embodies the wisdom of balancing speed.
"We must neither be impetuous nor wait and rely on others," and "further refine and substantiate policy measures to ensure that relocated units and personnel enjoy tangible benefits." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest instructions to the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) point the way for the city's development. Maintaining the determination of a millennium plan, Xiong'an (雄安) combines speed and slowness to forge a new path of urban modernization with Chinese characteristics.
Fast, is the accelerated sprint of scientific research.
In the pilot base of the Xiong'an Science and Innovation Center (雄安科创中心), inside the satellite intelligent manufacturing workshop of Blue Rocket Hongqing (Xiong'an) Space Technology Co., Ltd. (蓝箭鸿擎（雄安）空间科技有限公司), Guo Peng (郭鹏), deputy manager of the company's pilot center, is working with researchers to speed up functional testing. The "Xiong'an-1" satellite (雄安一号卫星), carrying a number of leading technologies, is expected to be launched in the first half of 2026.
"Time is accelerating here!" Blue Rocket Hongqing (蓝箭鸿擎) is a company focused on the construction of low-orbit broadband satellite internet, registered and settled in Xiong'an (雄安) in early 2025. As one of the first employees of the company to relocate to Xiong'an (雄安), Guo Peng (郭鹏) has witnessed two "miracles" in less than a year: one is the construction of the company's pilot center, which took only 2 months from the start of cleanroom renovation to the operation of the workshop; the other is the manufacturing of the "Xiong'an-1" satellite (雄安一号卫星), which took only 30 hours from parts to satellite assembly and offline.
Fast, is the groundbreaking growth of innovative enterprises.
"We plan to jointly build a clinic here." In the Xiong'an New Area Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park (雄安新区中关村科技园), in the reception room of Xiong'an Miaoxin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (雄安妙心生物科技有限公司), Xu Mengchao (许蒙超), the company's general manager, is talking about cooperation with medical institution partners from Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东).
In August 2023, Xu Mengchao (许蒙超) brought his team from Beijing (北京) to Xiong'an (雄安) for development, and later registered and established Xiong'an Miaoxin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (雄安妙心生物科技有限公司), which officially started operations in April 2024.
In less than two years, Xu Mengchao (许蒙超) has experienced two "leaps": one is the "leap" of the talent team. The introduction of the "Xiongcai Sixteen Articles" (雄才十六条) helped the company attract two top scientists in the field of biomedicine and form a strong research team; the other is the "leap" of the ability to declare projects. In 2025, the company obtained 3 national and provincial scientific research projects, with a turnover of more than 23 million yuan.
Fast, is the surging momentum of industrial agglomeration.
Starting from the transitional housing in the Merchants Park (招商公园), Zhao Yanling (赵燕玲), senior manager of the settlement business department of Sinochem Group Finance Co., Ltd. (中化集团财务有限责任公司), arrived at the company in 10 minutes by taking bus No. 215.
The China Sinochem Building (中国中化大厦) is the tallest building in the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区). In October 2025, nearly a thousand employees from the headquarters and supporting units of China Sinochem (中国中化) moved here for regular office work.
On one side of the building is the second phase of the China Sinochem (中国中化) project. When Zhao Yanling (赵燕玲) first came, this building was only a few stories high, but now it has been capped. After completion, more subsidiaries of China Sinochem (中国中化) will move in, driving industrial clusters and talent agglomeration.
The enclosure of the exterior facades of each building has been basically completed, and secondary masonry and electromechanical installation are being accelerated... Climbing to the top floor of the China Sinochem Building (中国中化大厦) and looking out, the "growth" of the Xiong'an Intercity Station (雄安城际站) and the Guomao Center (国贸中心) area is surprising. "In the future, this will be an industrial highland where central enterprises gather, and a big stage for us to start our own businesses," Zhao Yanling (赵燕玲) said with anticipation.
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) has steadily promoted large-scale construction and the undertaking of Beijing's non-capital functions, maintaining an annual investment scale of 200 billion yuan, with a cumulative investment of more than one trillion yuan, and an average annual growth of 17.1% in regional GDP. Behind the rapid development is the precise implementation of relocation policies and the forward-looking nature of urban planning.
While "fast," there is also a leisurely and comfortable "slow."
Slow, is the long literary tradition in the ink fragrance.
The Xiong'an Library (雄安图书馆), close to the Jingxiong Expressway (京雄高速) and adjacent to the Xiong'an Sports Center (雄安体育中心), is Guo Peng's (郭鹏) favorite place to go in his spare time. The bottom of the building is like an open book, and the "integration of ancient and modern" makes him linger. "The library has a collection of 1.5 million books and is also equipped with intelligent robots to provide auxiliary reading and other services," Guo Peng (郭鹏) said.
Cultural centers, bookstores and other cultural venues are distributed around the community. The Xiong'an New Area's (雄安新区) "15-minute cultural circle" fully considers different needs. This comfortable "slow" injects spiritual nourishment into the fast-paced development of the city.
Slow, is the comfort and leisure between greenways.
"Clean, beautiful, convenient, really good!" This is what Zhao Yanling's (赵燕玲) father often says when recommending Xiong'an (雄安) to old friends. Knowing that her daughter was going to work in Xiong'an (雄安), Zhao Yanling's (赵燕玲) parents followed her at the first time and accompanied her to buy a new house in Xiong'an (雄安). "The community has an activity hall, and there is a park not far away," Zhao Yanling (赵燕玲) said.
3 kilometers into the forest, 1 kilometer into the forest belt, and 300 meters into the park, the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) has accumulated more than 740,000 mu of green area, and the ecological corridor connects the community and the industrial area, allowing seamless connection between "fast" work and "slow" life.
"Fast" and "slow" "weave" happy families.
With the company moving to Xiong'an (雄安), Xu Mengchao's (许蒙超) family also came here from Beijing (北京) and moved into the security housing provided by the new district. His wife, Zhao Xiaoyi (赵肖伊), became a doctor at Xiong'an Xuanwu Hospital (雄安宣武医院), and his eldest daughter attends the Second Experimental School of Beijing No. 4 High School Xiong'an Campus (北京四中雄安校区第二实验学校) near her home. On weekends, the family often goes to Baiyangdian (白洋淀) for leisure.
Building good houses, good communities, good neighborhoods, and good urban areas, Xiong'an (雄安) is constantly improving urban public supporting services. "In Xiong'an (雄安), I found a sense of belonging," Zhao Xiaoyi (赵肖伊) said.
Exploring the "city of the future," feeling the balanced pace of development, the coordination of fast and slow, supports the city's muscles and bones, illuminates the bottom line of people's livelihood, and is dialectically unified in the vivid practice of the "millennium plan"...
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on January 28th (Reporter: Li Changyu (李昌禹)) - The National United Front Work Conference was held in Beijing (北京) on the 28th. Wang Huning (王沪宁), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended and delivered a speech. He stated that it is necessary to take Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes" and resolutely achieve the "Two Safeguards," fully implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, more resolutely and effectively implement the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments on united front work, and broadly unite hearts and minds to achieve a good start for the "15th Five-Year Plan" and advance Chinese-style modernization.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) fully affirmed the achievements made in united front work in the past year. He stated that it is necessary to deeply study and thoroughly understand General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thought on doing a good job in the Party's united front work in the new era, profoundly grasp the political requirements of adhering to the Party's comprehensive leadership over united front work, especially the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, profoundly grasp the political role of the united front in uniting people's hearts and gathering strength, profoundly grasp the laws, principles, and methods of doing a good job in united front work, and promote the high-quality development of united front work.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that the "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a crucial period for basically realizing socialist modernization. It is necessary to comprehensively grasp the situation and tasks facing united front work, unify thoughts and actions with the spirit of the Party Central Committee, and consolidate and develop the broadest patriotic united front. It is necessary to strengthen the primary responsibility of ideological and political guidance, improve the ability to use the Party's innovative theories to strengthen ideological and political guidance, do a good job in united front publicity work, and continuously consolidate the common ideological and political foundation for unity and struggle. It is necessary to enhance the ability of united front work to serve the central tasks of the Party and the country, adhere to and improve the Chinese-style new party system, forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, strengthen the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs, do a good job in united front work for non-Party intellectuals, new social stratum figures, and private entrepreneurs, do a good job in united front work in Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门), and Taiwan (台湾), and overseas, and strengthen the building of a contingent of non-Party representative figures, and achieve solid results in various aspects. It is necessary to build a good contingent of united front cadres, establish and practice a correct view of performance, and forge outstanding qualities, outstanding abilities, and an outstanding work style in being faithful, pragmatic, responsible, and self-disciplined. It is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the grand united front work pattern, implement the responsibility system for united front work, and ensure that united front work is implemented and effective.
Li Ganjie (李干杰), a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee (中央统战部), presided over the meeting and made work arrangements, stating that it is necessary to implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thought on doing a good job in the Party's united front work in the new era, adhere to the Party's leadership, improve the grand united front work pattern, adhere to uniting hearts and minds, strengthen ideological and political guidance, adhere to the law and regulations, promote the scientific, standardized, and institutionalized united front work, and better unite people's hearts, unite consensus, unite wisdom, and unite strength for the start of the "15th Five-Year Plan".
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 28th. Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Group, in Beijing (北京) on the 28th.
Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) stated that China's economy is on a long-term positive trajectory and is a stable and reliable source of power for world development. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, we will solidly promote high-quality development, unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world, and continuously unleash the potential of our super-large market, adding more new impetus to global development and providing more new opportunities for companies from all countries. We welcome foreign-funded enterprises to expand their investment and cooperation in China and better share in China's development opportunities.
David Solomon stated that Goldman Sachs Group is optimistic about China's development prospects and economic growth potential and will continue to deeply cultivate the Chinese market and play a positive role in the stable development of US-China relations.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 魏哲哲
Reader Concerns
I run a small supermarket and occasionally encounter minor disputes and frictions, but hiring a lawyer and going to court always feels like a hassle. What policies and measures do relevant departments have to make judicial services more convenient for us?
Wherever the needs of the people are, judicial services must follow.
In recent years, the People's Courts have continuously improved judicial measures to benefit the people and promote the construction of an efficient, convenient, intelligent, and precise litigation service system, truly implementing judicial services for the benefit of the people.
Breaking time and space constraints, judicial services are widely accessible.
"If the public encounters disputes while shopping online, they don't need to go to court; they can complete the court hearing in front of a computer." According to the relevant person in charge of the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院), the Internet Court continues to deepen the integration and innovation of technology and justice. From case filing, payment, material submission, evidence presentation and cross-examination, court hearings to appeals and enforcement, every step can be completed online, allowing parties to complete the lawsuit without "having to go to court even once."
It's not just online cases being handled online. On December 1, 2025, the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) officially launched the unified national court electronic litigation service platform. The online judicial model is being promoted and applied in an orderly manner in courts across the country, powerfully supporting the entire process of cases from filing to judgment and execution online, and promoting more intelligent, efficient, and convenient judicial services. Today, a new litigation model of online and offline dual-track parallel operation, coordinated advancement, and orderly connection has basically formed.
Lowering the professional threshold so that parties can handle lawsuits themselves.
Going to court to file a lawsuit, drafting a complaint is a "technical job." In July 2025, the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院), the Ministry of Justice (司法部), and the All China Lawyers Association (中华全国律师协会) issued a notice to comprehensively promote and apply 67 types of tabular, element-based complaint and defense model texts in courts across the country, to better protect the parties' right to sue and facilitate public litigation.
With the assistance of model texts, the professional threshold for litigation is greatly reduced. According to statistics, in 2024, there were 11.4 million cases filed by natural persons, with approximately 78% without lawyer representation, and 7.63 million cases filed by enterprises, with approximately 64% without lawyer representation. For parties who have not hired a lawyer, the model text plays an important role in breaking down communication barriers and fully protecting litigation rights.
Predictable litigation results help parties make reasonable choices.
Similar cases being judged similarly is the foundation of judicial justice. Similar situations receiving similar judgments not only provide parties with stable expectations but also serve as a window for the public to feel fairness and justice.
The People's Court promotes the construction of the People's Court Case Library. By including guiding cases and reference cases with demonstrative value reviewed by the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院), it provides reference for judges in handling cases and provides a "ruler" for judicial power to ensure similar cases are judged similarly. At the same time, the People's Court Case Library is open to the public, providing the public with legal application rules and similar case references in a vivid and lively way through cases. In addition, a diversified dispute resolution case library is also launched, including typical cases successfully resolved through mediation, arbitration, and other non-litigation methods, enriching the dispute resolution "toolbox" and providing "preferred options" for resolving disputes.
Currently, courts in various regions provide intelligent litigation result evaluation assistance services in litigation service centers. By inputting information according to relevant guidelines, the platform can promptly provide litigation result evaluations and provide similar mediation or judgment cases, making it convenient and guiding parties to choose non-litigation or trial methods to resolve disputes in a more convenient way.
Return to TopThis reporter learned from the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) on January 28th that by the end of 2025, the cumulative installed power generation capacity nationwide reached 3.89 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 16.1%. Among them, the installed capacity of solar power generation was 1.20 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 35.4%; the installed capacity of wind power was 640 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 22.9%.
This marks the first time that China's cumulative installed wind and solar power capacity has exceeded 1.8 billion kilowatts, reaching 1.84 billion kilowatts, accounting for 47.3%.
In 2025, the cumulative installed wind and solar power capacity historically exceeded that of coal-fired power, exceeding it by approximately 300 million kilowatts by the end of December. In the past four years, the newly installed wind and solar power capacity has successively broken through the 100 million, 200 million, 300 million, and 400 million kilowatt milestones.
By adhering to both centralized and distributed approaches, accelerating the construction of large-scale wind and solar power generation bases focusing on desert, Gobi, and desert areas, promoting the standardized and orderly construction of offshore wind power, actively promoting urban and rural rooftop solar power, and encouraging the development of rural decentralized wind power, China has built the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, with installed wind and solar power capacity accounting for nearly half of the world's total. (Related reports on page twelve)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 政
High-integration seven-in-one electric drive assembly with a maximum system efficiency of 96%, welding intelligent flexible workstations supporting flexible automated production of steel and steel-aluminum car bodies, and the AITO M9 (问界M9), a new energy vehicle with a cumulative delivery of over 200,000 units in two years... Stepping into the "14th Five-Year Plan" Achievement Exhibition of Made in China at the National Museum of China (国家博物馆), the technological breakthroughs of SERES Group (赛力斯集团) in the field of new energy vehicles have become a vivid microcosm of China's manufacturing industry developing towards innovation and excellence.
The automobile industry, a pillar industry of the national economy, has a long industrial chain, a wide scope of involvement, and a strong driving force, playing the role of a "ballast stone" for stable industrial growth.
In recent years, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has visited automobile companies many times, emphasizing that "developing new energy vehicles is the only way for China to move from a large automobile country to a strong automobile country," and pointing out that "to promote the high-quality development of China's automobile manufacturing industry, we must strengthen the independent research and development of key core technologies and key components, achieve technological self-reliance and self-improvement, and strengthen and expand national brands."
Strengthening research and development, accelerating transformation, and intensifying market expansion, in 2025, China's new energy vehicle industry has deeply cultivated new tracks and reached new heights: the production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 16.626 million and 16.49 million units respectively, an increase of 29% and 28.2% year-on-year respectively, and the sales of new new energy vehicles reached 47.9% of the total sales of new vehicles; new generation power batteries, electronic and electrical architectures, intelligent cockpits, intelligent assisted driving and other key core technologies have achieved continuous breakthroughs.
"Driven by the combined effects of policies such as trading in old consumer goods for new ones, new energy vehicles going to the countryside, and enhancing supply-demand matching, the market demand potential for new energy vehicles in China continues to be released, and production and sales continue to grow." Fu Bingfeng (付炳锋), Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (中国汽车工业协会), said that the outstanding performance of new energy vehicles reflects the strong resilience and surging momentum of China's economy moving forward against pressure and developing towards innovation and excellence.
Full-domain artificial intelligence empowers and enhances the competitiveness of the new energy vehicle industry.
Autonomous detour obstacle avoidance, traversing continuous curves and blind spots... On the streets of Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), the XPENG (小鹏) test car equipped with the second-generation VLA large model demonstrates strong scene adaptation capabilities and accurate prediction. As a key step towards achieving L4-level autonomous driving, XPENG's second-generation VLA has entered the final stage before mass production and will be officially launched in the first quarter of this year.
While achieving rapid iteration in the field of combined assisted driving, in 2025, automobile companies are fully promoting the deep integration of artificial intelligence and the entire industrial chain.
Based on the Xingrui Zhisu Center (星睿智算中心) with a computing power scale of 23.5 billion billion times/second, Geely (吉利) is accelerating the implementation of "full-domain artificial intelligence"; the "Artificial Intelligence Empowering Intelligent Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry" solution jointly created by GAC Group (广汽集团) and Huawei (华为) can significantly shorten product development cycles and optimize order and scheduling resource allocation.
Brand upgrading accelerates, and initial results are seen in the in-depth rectification of "involutionary" competition.
With the successive implementation of automobile industry "anti-involution" measures such as strengthening product consistency spot checks and carrying out anti-unfair competition law enforcement, stubborn problems such as the disorderly price war that once deeply plagued the domestic automobile industry are being corrected step by step.
Transforming from extensive development relying on resource input and low-price competition to technological innovation and value upgrading, mainstream automobile companies are focusing on high-quality supply, and brand upgrading has taken new steps. A batch of flagship models representing the technical strength of brands have been recognized by the market.
Standard upgrades reshape the safety bottom line of new energy vehicles.
The passenger compartment structure is complete, and the A-pillar has no obvious deformation; the door is normally unlocked, and all four doors can be opened normally after the collision; the high voltage is normally de-energized, and the fuel system has no leakage; the battery pack has no leakage, no smoke, no fire, and no explosion; the dummy injury meets the limit requirements...
Not long ago, at Geely's Global All-Round Safety Center (吉利全球全域安全中心), two Lynk & Co 900 (领克900) vehicles completed a "relative 100 km/h unequal speed car-to-car collision" with excellent results.
"Different from traditional constant speed head-on collisions, a 30 km/h low-speed vehicle will withstand greater structural deformation pressure relative to a 70 km/h bullet car. This collision test is the first to incorporate the high-frequency and high-risk scenario of 'lane change overtaking head-on collision' in real roads into extreme verification." The relevant person in charge of Geely's Global All-Round Safety Center introduced that in addition to completing designated test subjects, the safety center can also conduct automobile collision tests at any angle from 0 degrees to 180 degrees, assisted driving tests in extreme environments, and technical verification of health safety, digital safety, etc.
In 2025, in order to improve the safety of new energy vehicles, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) and other departments have successively organized the formulation of a series of mandatory national standards and standard draft opinions on power batteries, combined driving assistance, door handles, and automobile safety technology. The innovation of new energy vehicle companies has also begun to focus on preventing battery thermal runaway, improving the "upper limit" of combined assisted driving safety, and improving active safety configuration.
Data shows that from January to October 2025, the installation rate of automatic emergency braking systems in the new energy passenger vehicle market has reached 72.1%.
Looking forward to the "15th Five-Year Plan", the automobile industry will work with other industries to adhere to innovation-driven development, accelerate the cultivation and expansion of new momentum, enhance the driving force and vitality of high-quality development, and seek new breakthroughs in developing towards innovation and excellence.
Return to TopOn January 27, the Jinjiagou Tunnel on the Yan'an-Yulin High-Speed Railway in Shaanxi Province was completed. This is the first tunnel to be completed in the Yan'an (延安) section of the Yan'an-Yulin High-Speed Railway. The Yan'an-Yulin High-Speed Railway is an important part of the national "eight vertical and eight horizontal" railway network. After it opens to traffic, the travel time from Xi'an (西安) to Yulin (榆林) will be reduced from 5 hours to 2 hours, helping Shaanxi (陕西) to achieve "high-speed rail access for every city," which is of great significance for improving transportation in northern Shaanxi, developing the western region, and developing old revolutionary base areas. The picture shows the entrance to the Jinjiagou Tunnel on the Yan'an-Yulin High-Speed Railway.
Photo by Guo Peng (郭鹏) (Xinhua News Agency)
Return to TopLearning from Experts' Discussions on Volume I of "Xi Jinping's Economic Anthology" (习近平经济文选)
Ninth Edition
Strengthening the Resilience of a Major Industrial Country: Sufficient Confidence to Forge Ahead
Eighth Edition
"Every day, every second, I am preparing"
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李心萍
On January 28th, the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办) held a press conference, where the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委) announced the 2025 report card for central enterprises:
In 2025, central enterprises achieved a total profit of 2.5 trillion yuan, completed fixed asset investment of 5.1 trillion yuan, and paid taxes and fees of 2.5 trillion yuan. By the end of 2025, the total assets of central enterprises exceeded 95 trillion yuan.
What new changes have occurred in the operation of central enterprises? What are the key areas of focus for 2026? Relevant officials from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委) provided an introduction.
Enhancing Scale and Strength
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the number of science and technology talents in central enterprises increased by nearly 50%.
"Central enterprises have accelerated the promotion of high-quality development, achieving effective improvement in quality and reasonable growth in quantity," said Pang Xiaogang (庞骁刚), Deputy Director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委), summarizing the development achievements of central enterprises during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period.
The scale has increased. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the total assets of central enterprises successively crossed the 70 trillion yuan, 80 trillion yuan, and 90 trillion yuan thresholds, with an average annual growth rate of 6.9%; the added value reached 51.3 trillion yuan, an increase of 44.6% compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period; and the total profit reached 12.7 trillion yuan, an increase of 56.2% compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period.
The output of key products has steadily increased. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the crude oil production of central enterprises increased by 24.7% compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, and the power generation and sales increased by 38.2% and 40.7% respectively compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period.
"These physical quantity indicators not only reflect the economic operation of central enterprises themselves, but also reflect the good trend of steady progress in the national economy," said Pang Xiaogang (庞骁刚).
The quality and efficiency have improved. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the total factor productivity of central enterprises increased from 594,000 yuan per person per year to 836,000 yuan, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%; the profit margin of operating income increased from 6.2% to 6.7%.
The improvement in competitiveness comes from investment in innovation. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, central enterprises invested more than 5 trillion yuan in research and development, the intensity of research and development investment increased by 0.27 percentage points, and the number of science and technology talents increased by nearly 50%.
"In 2025, central enterprises invested 1.1 trillion yuan in research and development, added 22 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, reaching a record high, and 23 innovation consortia newly absorbed more than 100 innovation entities to participate in tackling key problems," said Pang Xiaogang (庞骁刚).
High investment brings high output. From "Tianwen-2" (天问二号) and the first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier to "Tianquan" (天权) and "Iron Backbone" (钢铁脊梁号), major innovation achievements of central enterprises have emerged one after another. In 2025, central enterprises led or participated in all 22 national major science and technology projects, overcoming 121 leading technologies.
Optimizing the layout, the state-owned economy is doing "subtraction" on the one hand, and professional integration is "accelerating." From the completion of the integration of central enterprise cruise operation resources to form a "national team" for the cruise operation industry, to China FAW (中国一汽) and others carrying out power battery resource integration, in 2025, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委) organized 8 groups of 17 units to carry out centralized signing, improving the efficiency of state-owned capital allocation; on the other hand, it is doing "addition", orderly carrying out the establishment of new central enterprises, focusing on national energy security and green development, and completing the establishment of China Yajiang Group (中国雅江集团).
Revamping the Industrial System
In 2025, the investment of central enterprises in strategic emerging industries accounted for 41.8%.
Observing the 2025 report card of central enterprises, "new" is a prominent feature.
In 2025, the revenue scale of strategic emerging industries of central enterprises exceeded 12 trillion yuan, achieving an annual increase of 1 trillion yuan for three consecutive years. The proportion of emerging industry revenue in total revenue increased by more than 10 percentage points compared to 2022; central enterprises completed 2.5 trillion yuan of investment in strategic emerging industries, accounting for 41.8% of the total investment. Since the "14th Five-Year Plan", central enterprises have invested more than 10 trillion yuan in strategic emerging industries.
The change in revenue represents the current transformation of the industrial pattern of central enterprises; the change in investment represents the future transformation of the development momentum of central enterprises.
Developing emerging industries is a necessary option for central enterprises to optimize their layout structure, and it is also a compulsory question to win future development. Zhang Jianlong (张剑龙), Director of the Science and Technology Innovation Bureau of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委), said that central enterprises are accelerating their development in integrated circuits, biotechnology, new energy vehicles and other fields, continuing to consolidate their advantages in the new generation of mobile communications, high-end equipment manufacturing and other fields, and are striving to take the lead in artificial intelligence, quantum technology and other fields.
Central enterprises are moving towards new directions, which is also reflected in the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries.
The construction of 70 excellent-level intelligent factories such as the "Intelligent Manufacturing Intelligent Factory for Lean Manufacturing of Core Components of Rail Transit Equipment", the cultivation of 6 leading-level intelligent factories such as the "Full Business Twin Optimization 'Deep Sea No. 1' Smart Gas Field" (深海一号), and 39 projects selected into the second batch of national green and low-carbon advanced technology demonstration project list... Focusing on high-end, intelligent, and green transformation, traditional industries have opened up new development space.
Central enterprises are moving towards new directions, actively embracing artificial intelligence technology.
Investing in the construction of new infrastructure. Actively integrating into the national computing power layout, and continuing to increase investment in computing power resources. The three major operators have built 4 "10,000-card clusters", effectively supporting large model training.
The research and development of large models is accelerating. Benchmarking international and domestic advanced levels, and accelerating the improvement of the full-stack capabilities of large models. China Mobile's "Jiutian" (九天), China Telecom's "Xingchen" (星辰) and other general-purpose large models empower more than 200 external units, accelerating applications in energy and power, industrial manufacturing and other fields.
High-value scenarios are competing to land. Central enterprises focus on key industries such as energy, manufacturing, and communications, and jointly create more than 1,000 application scenarios with leading enterprises. State Grid (国家电网) and China Southern Power Grid (南方电网) realize power dispatch through AI, and vehicle central enterprises pilot intelligent robots to "enter the factory to work."
Strengthening Technological Breakthroughs
In 2026, central enterprises will increase the procurement of the first (set), first batch, and first version.
Central enterprises can continue to become stronger, better, and bigger, which is inseparable from scientific and effective supervision. At present, the main tasks of the state-owned enterprise reform deepening and upgrading action have been basically completed.
Central enterprises have fully implemented the "one enterprise, one policy" assessment, and the proportion of personalized indicators in the 2025 annual and 2025-2027 term assessment reached 76% and 79% respectively.
"We have built a national state-owned asset system property rights information database, accelerated the construction of an intelligent penetrating supervision system that is connected from top to bottom, online in real time, and automatically warns, completed the pilot project of direct online collection of central enterprises, and improved the scientific, targeted, and effective nature of state-owned asset supervision," said Lin Qingmiao (林庆苗), Director of the Enterprise Reform Bureau of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委). In the future, a more precise classification assessment and evaluation system will be implemented. Clarify the functional positioning of various state-owned enterprises, strengthen the evaluation of strategic missions, carry out state-owned added value accounting, and guide enterprises to improve their operating quality and intrinsic value.
In 2026, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委) will guide central enterprises to do the following work.
Pang Xiaogang (庞骁刚) introduced that the goal of high-quality development of central enterprises in 2026 is to ensure the continuous growth of added value, and strive to match the national GDP growth rate; ensure that the total profit, operating cash collection rate, return on net assets, R&D expenditure intensity, total factor productivity, and asset-liability ratio are stable and improving, and strive for overall optimization.
Technological innovation is a key task. In 2025, 8 central enterprises piloted the establishment of industry common technology research institutes in restructured institutes, the application and expansion project of scientific and technological achievements was deeply promoted, and the localization rate of the first batch of projects increased from 51% to 79%. In 2026, central enterprises will increase the supply of high-quality technology, increase the proportion of investment in basic research by strengthening key technology breakthroughs, deepen the construction of original technology source areas, concentrate efforts to overcome a number of radiative, global, and strategic technologies, and produce more original and leading major scientific and technological achievements.
Central enterprises will also give full play to the dual traction role of the chain leader and application scenarios. In 2025, a total of 134 pilot test platforms of central enterprises opened 291 specialized services. In 2026, we will accelerate the layout and construction of a number of pilot test platforms, increase the procurement of the first (set), first batch, and first version, and promote the transformation of more innovative achievements into real productivity.
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Looking ahead to the layout of future industries, exploring diverse technological routes, typical application scenarios, feasible business models, and market regulatory rules, promoting quantum technology, bio-manufacturing, hydrogen energy and nuclear fusion energy, brain-computer interfaces, embodied intelligence, and sixth-generation mobile communication to become new economic growth points.
——Excerpt from the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal
Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北) Province, 10:00 AM, two 1.3-meter-tall humanoid robots start their activities on time: stepping to the beat, spinning and jumping. After a dance, the nation's first humanoid robot 7S store officially begins its day of business.
Automobile 4S stores do car sales and after-sales service, so what about humanoid robot 7S stores?
Walking into the store, you can see humanoid robots of different sizes and heights "busy": some playing football, some selling goods, some playing music... "There are 17 humanoid robots here, priced between 7,999 yuan and 700,000 yuan, which can be applied in more than 10 scenarios such as industrial manufacturing, cultural tourism guidance, health and elderly care, and special operations," said Hu Longdan (胡龙丹), the store manager. The humanoid robot 7S store not only has sales, spare parts, after-sales, and information feedback services, but also provides solutions, displays, and training, a total of 7 functions, basically covering the entire industrial chain of humanoid robots from parts, complete machines to application scenarios.
At the entrance of the 7S store, a humanoid robot with "wheels on its feet" attracted many customers to watch. "It's called 'Yuanyou (远游),' it is 158 cm tall, weighs 72 kg, and can walk 1.5 meters per second," said Hu Longdan (胡龙丹). "'Yuanyou (远游)' is a native 'Hubei (湖北) person' and has been 'working' at the Xianning Central Hospital (咸宁市中心医院) in Hubei (湖北) for 9 months, mainly providing services such as triage, explanation, and moxibustion, and is the first humanoid robot applied in a hospital in Hubei (湖北)."
"Before developing 'Yuanyou (远游),' we first conducted research and analysis on customer needs, and manufactured various 'organs' and 'tissues' such as hardware, software, and algorithms, and then assembled them into a complete humanoid robot," said Yuan Chao (袁超), general manager of Wuhan Shouzhi Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (武汉手智创新科技有限公司). Academician Liu Sheng (刘胜) team of the School of Microelectronics of Wuhan University (武汉大学微电子学院) provided solutions in terms of sensors and artificial intelligence technology for the product, and the humanoid robot industry chain in Hubei (湖北) provided more than 80% of the hardware support. "Hubei (湖北) has 20 core supply chain enterprises for humanoid robots and nearly a thousand related enterprises, which can purchase key components such as the 'brain,' 'skeleton,' and 'electronic skin' required by 'Yuanyou (远游),'" said Yuan Chao (袁超).
It took only half a year from research and development to production. In April 2025, the first "Yuanyou (远游)" was born and is now in the mass production stage. Yuan Chao (袁超) introduced that the company has established 4 automated production lines for humanoid robots, which can achieve an annual output of 1,500 units.
Humanoid robots can be produced, but they must also be used well. In June 2025, Hubei (湖北) established a humanoid robot "school" - the Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (人形机器人创新中心). Every humanoid robot that has just been "born" can skillfully master skills under the "guidance" of the center's data collectors.
"We provide 23 high-simulation scenarios and more than 10 temporary scenarios, which can accommodate hundreds of humanoid robots for simultaneous training, and can collect more than one million real machine data per year. These data are implanted into large model training after review, labeling, and cleaning, which can make humanoid robots continue to evolve," said Liu Chuanhou (刘传厚), chief operating officer of Hubei Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (湖北人形机器人创新中心).
To promote humanoid robots from learning to working and generating practical value, Wuhan (武汉) released a three-year action plan and policy measures for the humanoid robot industry, encouraging the development of various application scenarios. "For those who realize the application of humanoid robot scenarios, the scenario provider can be rewarded up to 1 million yuan based on 30% of the project investment; for product providers, they can be rewarded up to 1 million yuan based on 20% of the research and development investment," said Dong Danhong (董丹红), director of Wuhan Science and Technology Bureau (武汉市科技局). The focus is on promoting the opening of scenarios in hazardous industries, manufacturing industries such as automobiles, and people's livelihood industries such as health and education, so that humanoid robots can engage in work that people cannot do, has a high degree of standardization, and has long working hours.
As of now, the 7S store's experience consumption, sales, visits, and robot leasing and other businesses have generated more than 600,000 yuan in revenue. Hu Longdan (胡龙丹) said that behind the 7S store is Hubei's (湖北) gradually improving humanoid robot industry ecosystem, "Now there are limited things that humanoid robots can do, but in the future, they will definitely enter thousands of households, serve thousands of industries, and become an important member of our lives."
This issue is coordinated by: Guo Xueyan (郭雪岩)
Return to TopBy: 李 淼
China's humanoid robot industry has progressed from catching up to developing in parallel, and is now gradually taking the lead. As one of the most active innovation hubs in the global humanoid robot industry, China's humanoid robot performance is rapidly catching up. Leading products are approaching or even surpassing international advanced levels in areas such as motion control, complex terrain walking, and fine hand operations. Application scenarios are constantly expanding, exploring industrial and service sectors such as automobile manufacturing, 3C assembly, warehousing and logistics, and smart healthcare.
The industry's explosion is the result of the resonance of various factors: artificial intelligence large models provide the "brain" for robots, open-source operating systems lower the development threshold, and the continuous decline in the cost of core hardware such as motors, sensors, and reducers makes the manufacturing of high-performance complete machines possible. The digital and intelligent transformation of the manufacturing and service industries provides a huge market driving force. Strong support from national strategies and policies allows capital and talent to gather quickly.
Behind the rapid development, challenges also exist. In terms of technology, the core technologies of high-end components such as high torque density motors, high-precision and low-cost torque sensors, and dynamic adaptive dexterous hands still need to be broken through. There are still shortcomings in the collaboration between the "brain" and "cerebellum" of artificial intelligence large models and the robot body. In terms of commercialization, manufacturing costs are high, mass production is still difficult, application scenarios and commercial closed loops have not yet been formed, and there is a lack of unified standards in performance testing, safety specifications, and ethical guidelines.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China's humanoid robot industry is expected to move from a "boom" to "maturity." In the short term, we can encourage scenario-driven approaches, focus on one or two high-value segmented fields, create a batch of benchmark applications, and form a demonstration effect. In the medium term, it is necessary to set up scientific research projects at all levels to tackle core components and support the joint cost reduction of complete machine and component companies. In the long term, we should plan ahead for standards, ethics, and talent training systems, such as creating an environment that encourages long-term innovation, and supporting companies to carry out long-cycle research and development through industrial funds, tax incentives, and procurement demonstrations. Another example is strengthening the construction of interdisciplinary disciplines in universities to cultivate compound talents of "mechanics + electronics + artificial intelligence + cognition."
(The author is a professor at the Robotics Institute of Wuhan University (武汉大学), interviewed and compiled by Wu Jun (吴君), reporter of this newspaper)
**各种因素共振** (gè zhǒng yīnsù gòngzhèn - "resonance of various factors," the convergence and interaction of multiple elements leading to a significant outcome).
Return to TopThe Ministry of Natural Resources learned on January 28 from its reporter Chang Qin (常钦): The Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) and two other departments recently jointly issued the "Several Measures on Deepening the Guarantee of Natural Resource Elements to Support the Reform and Development of Elderly Care Services," with "reducing land costs and revitalizing existing space" as the main theme, to promote the guarantee of elderly care services from "basic security" to "improving quality and efficiency, reducing burdens and relieving difficulties."
The Several Measures clarify that special elderly care plans should be included in the detailed territorial space plan and "one map" management, promote mixed land development and composite space utilization, and allow non-independent elderly care facilities to be compatible with other buildings; land for non-profit elderly care institutions should be guaranteed as much as possible and allocated according to law, and land transfer fees should be exempted; a flexible model of long-term leasing and lease-before-grant should be fully implemented for commercial elderly care land, and land transfer fees can be paid in two years. At the same time, it supports local governments in reasonably determining the transfer reserve price of commercial elderly care land on the premise that it is not lower than the minimum price for agreement transfer.
The Several Measures clarify that marginal land, interstitial land, and other scattered land around old residential areas can be renovated to add elderly care and medical care facilities. After the transformation of existing space, it can be used for the original purpose within five years without increasing land prices, simplifying the planning adjustment process, clarifying the adjustment conditions, time limits, and material lists, and supporting non-profit elderly care facilities to adjust the plot ratio and building height in accordance with laws and regulations; priority should be given to using idle collective construction land to build elderly care facilities, and collective commercial construction land that meets the conditions can be used for elderly care project construction through transfer, lease, and other methods, which not only avoids occupying cultivated land but also lowers the land threshold for rural elderly care projects.
The Several Measures innovate the resource combination supply model, coordinate elements such as existing land, forest and grassland, and water areas, accurately match the needs of new business formats such as hot spring health preservation and forest health preservation, optimize real estate registration services, efficiently handle mortgage registration of elderly care institutions; incorporate land for elderly care service facilities into the dynamic supervision of natural resource management and territorial space planning "one map," clarify that the use of land shall not be changed without legal procedures, implement a responsibility mechanism, and establish a cross-departmental collaborative supervision system involving natural resources, civil affairs, and health, to ensure that policy dividends benefit people's livelihoods.
In the next step, the three departments will strengthen collaborative linkage, carry out policy publicity, interpretation, and business training and guidance at different levels and categories, improve the policy implementation tracking mechanism, promote local governments to formulate supporting measures, implement them in accordance with local conditions, and ensure that various measures to benefit the people and enterprises are implemented and effective.
Return to TopOn January 28, a car participated in the "Ice Pot Hot Pot Motorcycle" fun car event in Ulanqab (乌兰察布) City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区).
This sport, launched by the 2026 Ulanqab (乌兰察布) Third Ice and Snow Nadam Fair Camel and Horse Hegemony Competition, attracted tourists and professional drivers to experience vehicle drifting and getting out of trouble. This "ice pot" is made of ice bricks, 35 meters in diameter and 5 meters deep.
Photo by Wang Zheng (王 正) (People's Vision)
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) January 28th (Reporter Wang Zheng (王政)) reported: The latest statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) on the 28th show that by the end of 2025, China's (中国) 5G mobile phone users reached 1.204 billion, accounting for 65.9% of mobile phone users, an increase of 9.2 percentage points compared with the end of last year.
By the end of 2025, the total number of mobile phone base stations in the country reached 12.87 million, a net increase of 227,000 compared with the end of last year. Among them, there were 4.838 million 5G base stations, a net increase of 588,000 compared with the end of last year. 5G base stations accounted for 37.6% of the total number of mobile phone base stations, an increase of 4 percentage points compared with the end of last year.
By the end of 2025, the total number of fixed Internet broadband access users of the three basic telecommunications companies reached 691 million, with a net increase of 20.99 million throughout the year. Among them, users with access rates of Gigabit and above were 238 million, with a net increase of 31.57 million throughout the year, accounting for 34.5% of the total number of users, an increase of 3.6 percentage points compared with the end of last year.
Return to TopThis report Nanjing (南京), January 28 (Reporter Yin Xiaoyu (尹晓宇)) The reporter learned on the 28th from the Jiangsu Provincial Bureau of Statistics (江苏省统计局): In 2025, Jiangsu (江苏) achieved a regional GDP of 14,235.15 billion yuan, an increase of 5.3% over the previous year. Among them, the added value of the primary industry was 536.97 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% year-on-year; the added value of the secondary industry was 6003.82 billion yuan, an increase of 4.7% year-on-year; and the added value of the tertiary industry was 7694.37 billion yuan, an increase of 5.8% year-on-year.
In 2025, the added value of industrial enterprises above the designated size in the province increased by 6.5% year-on-year. Among them, the added value of the equipment manufacturing industry increased by 8.8% year-on-year, with a contribution rate of 74.6% to the growth of all industrial enterprises above the designated size, an increase of 13.4 percentage points over the previous year. Advanced manufacturing grew rapidly. The output value of high-tech industries in the province accounted for 52.1% of the industrial enterprises above the designated size, an increase of 1.4 percentage points over the previous year; the added value of high-tech manufacturing above the designated size increased by 11.9% year-on-year, driving the growth of all industrial enterprises above the designated size by 2.8 percentage points.
In addition, the total retail sales of consumer goods in the province was 4639.42 billion yuan, an increase of 3.3% year-on-year, of which green and intelligent commodities showed good growth momentum.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李安琪 强 薇 于景浩
"If you don't look, you won't know how wonderful the world is." In 1990, *Zhengda Variety Show* (正大综艺) premiered. This program, sponsored by Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Group (泰国正大集团) and integrating knowledge, fun, and entertainment, opened a window for Chinese audiences in the early stages of reform and opening up to understand the outside world. The program was widely welcomed upon its broadcast, and the theme song "Dedication of Love" (爱的奉献) became a collective memory of several generations, also allowing Chinese people to gradually understand "Zhengda" (正大), this Thai company.
"From a small vegetable seed shop in Bangkok's Chinatown (曼谷唐人街) to obtaining China's first foreign-funded enterprise approval certificate, and then becoming one of the multinational enterprise groups with the largest investment scale and the most investment fields in China, Charoen Pokphand (正大) has not only become a witness, participant, and promoter of China's reform and opening-up, but also continues to explore its own Chinese opportunities in the process of deeply cultivating the Chinese market," said Xie Yi (谢毅), Senior Vice Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group (正大集团).
Seizing Opportunities—
"Vegetable Seed Shop" Transforms into "Big Industry"
In the evening, looking out the window from the South Tower of the Charoen Pokphand Center (正大中心) twin towers in Beijing's Central Business District (北京中央商务区), towering modern buildings stand in rows, and the flashing lights of traffic converge into a golden "cross" at the busy Guomao Bridge (国贸桥). "Today, it is hard to imagine that this place was known as Beijing's industrial 'iron cross' before the reform and opening up—machine tool factories, gear factories, and automobile factories were lined up along the road, with more than a dozen chimneys piercing the sky," Xue Zengyi (薛增一), Senior Vice Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group's (正大集团) Agri-Food Enterprise China Region, told reporters. From the former "iron cross" to today's "golden cross," the magnificent transformation of Beijing's Central Business District (北京中央商务区) is just like Charoen Pokphand's (正大) development in China, from nothing to something, from small to large—Charoen Pokphand (正大) is not only a witness to China's rapid development but also a beneficiary of Chinese opportunities.
From birth, development to growth, Charoen Pokphand (正大) has always been closely connected with China. In 1919, a young man named Xie Yichu (谢易初) left Shantou (汕头), Guangdong (广东), for Bangkok (曼谷), Thailand, with eight silver dollars and bags full of kale and cabbage seeds. In June 1921, Xie Yichu (谢易初) opened a small vegetable seed shop called "Zhengda Zhuang" (正大庄) in Bangkok's Chinatown (曼谷唐人街). Bags of vegetable seeds traveled across the ocean, allowing Xie Yichu (谢易初) to gain a foothold in Thailand and laying the foundation for the unfolding of the "Charoen Pokphand China" (正大中国) story.
Leaving home at a young age made Xie Yichu's (谢易初) feelings for China particularly deep. He embedded the four characters "Zheng (正), Da (大), Zhong (中), Guo (国)" into the names of his four sons, hoping that they would do things with integrity and not forget their hometown. In 1978, China's reform and opening-up began. Upon hearing this news, the 84-year-old Xie Yichu (谢易初) had only one thought in his mind: no matter what difficulties there were, he had to go back and do something.
In 1979, when most foreign and overseas Chinese businessmen were still taking a wait-and-see attitude, Xie Yichu (谢易初) and his son Xie Guomin (谢国民) came to Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东). At that time, Shenzhen (深圳) was still an ordinary seaside town, but the sound of the first shot in the Shekou Industrial Zone (蛇口工业区) was already deafening. In the same year, Charoen Pokphand Group (正大集团) and Continental Grain Company of the United States jointly invested 30 million US dollars to establish Chia Tai Conti Co., Ltd. (正大康地有限公司) and built China's first modern feed factory in Shenzhen (深圳).
In 1981, Chia Tai Conti Co., Ltd. (正大康地有限公司) obtained China's first foreign-funded enterprise approval certificate, with the approval number "Wai Jing Mao Shen Wai Zi Zheng Zi [1981] 0001 Hao" (外经贸深外资证字〔1981〕0001号).
Today, Xie Guomin (谢国民) is 86 years old and, as Senior Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group (正大集团), he recalls his initial decision with firm words as in those days: "I am optimistic about China!"
With the gradual advancement of China's reform and opening up, Charoen Pokphand's (正大) business in China is also thriving. In Zhejiang (浙江), a modern agricultural industrial park has sprung up from barren land; in Shandong (山东), modern food production lines operate day and night; in Beijing (北京), millions of eggs are transported on automatic sorting lines... Today, Charoen Pokphand Group (正大集团) has established more than 670 enterprises in China, with more than 80,000 employees, covering more than 10 fields and industries such as agriculture and animal husbandry, wholesale and retail, pharmaceuticals, and industry. In 2024, Charoen Pokphand (China) (正大（中国）) had a total turnover of 208 billion RMB, making it one of the multinational enterprise groups with the largest investment scale and the most investment fields in China.
Deeply cultivating China for more than 40 years, Charoen Pokphand Group (正大集团) has firmly grasped Chinese opportunities and continuously increased its investment in China. Xue Zengyi (薛增一) told reporters that during the decades of development in China, Charoen Pokphand Group (正大集团) has experienced changes in the times, challenges from financial storms, and adjustments in investment policies, but "Charoen Pokphand's (正大) determination to deeply cultivate the Chinese market has never changed."
"Beneficial to the country, beneficial to the people, and then beneficial to the enterprise. The 'three benefits' business purpose has always been the foundation of Charoen Pokphand Group's (正大集团) business," said Xie Guomin (谢国民). "As China enters a stage of high-quality development, Charoen Pokphand Group (正大集团) will also embrace more and more development opportunities."
Pioneering Innovation—
"Old Business" Treads Out "New Path"
How does a small egg make its way to the people's dining table?
Charoen Pokphand Egg Chicken Breeding (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (正大蛋鸡养殖（北京）有限公司) is located in Pinggu District (平谷区), Beijing (北京市). The egg chicken breeding area has no odor and no noise. With the support of intelligent robot automatic inspection technology, "1 person raising 168,000 chickens" has become a reality here. Diao Qinglong (刁庆龙), head of Charoen Pokphand's (正大) Beijing Pinggu (北京平谷) egg chicken farm, told reporters that the farm has approximately 3 million egg chickens, produces more than 800 million eggs annually, and has the largest production scale in Asia. It is also an important supply source for the "egg basket" of residents in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region. After fully automated cleaning, sorting, sterilization, and packaging, fresh eggs can be loaded onto trucks bound for sales points in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) and other places on the same day.
In recent years, with the gradual improvement of living standards, Chinese consumers' demand for healthy and diversified agricultural and animal products has continued to increase. In response to the new changes in the Chinese market, Charoen Pokphand (正大) has successively launched DHA eggs, lutein eggs, selenium-rich eggs, and other varieties to meet different consumer needs, and actively explored various egg products such as marinated eggs, steamed egg custard, and pudding.
Agricultural and animal products are Charoen Pokphand's (正大) "old business" and one of the group's core businesses. The "old business" wants to further develop, and it cannot be separated from new concepts and new models.
"For some people living in cities, eggs in supermarkets are common, but the process of how eggs are obtained is not common. Charoen Pokphand Group (正大集团) is actively exploring new models such as industrial tourism, turning egg chicken farms into research bases and tourism centers to adapt to the new requirements of China's high-quality economic development," said Cui Jinzheng (崔进争), head of human resources at Charoen Pokphand's (正大) Beijing Pinggu (北京平谷) egg chicken farm.
China has a population of more than 1.4 billion, and the scale of the middle-income group is steadily expanding, making it the most potential large market in the world. Xie Yi (谢毅) said that the ultra-large market size, having all industrial categories in the United Nations industrial classification, and a mature and complete industrial chain and supply chain make China a hotbed for innovative business models. "Here, while we gain a broad development platform, we also continuously help China's rural revitalization in an all-round way."
In the process of building the breeding farm, Charoen Pokphand (正大) cooperated with local governments, farmers' cooperatives, and financial institutions. Farmers invested in cooperatives with land, which not only allowed them to receive dividends every year but also provided more employment opportunities at their doorsteps, creating a new path to help farmers and the disabled, increase income, and achieve common prosperity. The successful experience of this model has been replicated and promoted in 16 provinces and cities in China, with a total investment of more than 22.4 billion RMB, and has been included as a teaching case by Harvard Business School.
Integrated Development—
"Overseas Chinese Flavor" Embraces "Cultural Tourism Craze"
"Boss, a coffee and fried dough stick!" In the morning, a breakfast shop in Xinglong Town (兴隆镇), Wanning (万宁), Hainan (海南), is bustling with activity. Compared with the classic combination of soy milk and fried dough sticks, coffee and fried dough sticks are more popular among Xinglong (兴隆) people. Only after drinking a cup of hot "Taiyanghe Brand" (太阳河牌) coffee does the day of Xinglong (兴隆) people officially begin.
The connection between Xinglong (兴隆) people and coffee can be traced back to the Xinglong Overseas Chinese Farm Coffee Factory (兴隆华侨农场咖啡厂) in the early 1950s. The factory was built by returned overseas Chinese from Southeast Asia and was also the first coffee factory established after the founding of New China. In 1987, the factory successfully registered the brand trademark "Taiyanghe Brand" (太阳河牌). In September 2020, Charoen Pokphand (正大) and the Wanning Municipal Government (万宁市政府) jointly funded the establishment of a joint venture company, invested in the renovation of the original Xinglong Overseas Chinese Farm Coffee Factory (兴隆华侨农场咖啡厂) on its basis, and fully took over "Taiyanghe Brand" (太阳河牌) Xinglong Coffee.
Ye Jian (叶剑), General Manager of Charoen Pokphand's (正大) Coffee Business, told reporters that the Charoen Pokphand·Xinglong Coffee Culture Park (正大·兴隆咖啡文化园) (hereinafter referred to as "Culture Park") was completed and put into operation in July 2022, covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters. It adopts the "front store + back factory" model and has seven functional areas, including coffee planting display, production and processing, tourism experience, and cultural research, and is committed to creating a Xinglong (兴隆) coffee-themed cultural tourism park integrating "industrial tourism + experiential."
In the Culture Park, traditional craftsmanship and intelligent technology collide and combine. On one side, a fully transparent and visual intelligent production line operates in an orderly manner, with an annual processing capacity of up to 1,710 tons; on the other side, in the traditional roasting workshop, iron pots are being stir-fried, and waves of heat are coming, and the traditional roasting techniques of Xinglong (兴隆) coffee are still being passed down in the hands of craftsmen. In the Constellation Boutique Coffee Shop, "Gucun" (古村) coffee extracted from siphon pots, exclusive "Twelve Constellations" coffee created by hand-grinding, and "Nanwang" (南忘) charcoal-roasted coffee brewed with traditional long-mouthed pots and flannel filter bags... Tourists can not only taste a variety of coffees and purchase high-quality coffee products, but also personally experience coffee roasting, stir-frying, brewing, and other processes, and learn about the profound historical stories behind Xinglong (兴隆) coffee.
"In the current era of booming 'experience economy,' we are committed to creating an immersive travel atmosphere for tourists. We hope that through diverse interactive participation and scenario-based display methods, the concept of health can be naturally integrated into the tourist's experience journey, so that tourists can gain happiness and beauty," said Ye Jian (叶剑).
A relevant person in charge of the Wanning Municipal Government (万宁市政府) told reporters that from the park planning stage, relevant departments of Wanning City (万宁市) formed a professional team to carry out special guidance around core indicators such as landscape quality improvement, service facility improvement, and cultural connotation excavation, and helped the park sort out the historical context of overseas Chinese coffee for more than 70 years and integrate the entire industry chain experience resources of "from seed to cup." The local government continues to optimize the business environment, and through measures such as simplifying approval procedures and coordinating cross-departmental verification, the Culture Park was officially listed as a 3A-level tourist attraction in May 2025.
In November 2025, 221.5 kilograms of coffee products produced by the Culture Park set sail for export to Australia, becoming the first import and export trade of coffee products under the "zero tariff" policy for raw and auxiliary materials in the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港). This batch of products, named "Xingao Hazelnut Flavored Coffee Beans" (兴澳榛果风味咖啡豆), uses imported Arabica green coffee beans from Colombia as raw materials, which are processed in the Culture Park coffee factory through fine stone removal, color selection, and unique roasting techniques, and are welcomed by Australian consumers. Wang Mengjun (王孟军), Senior Vice President of Charoen Pokphand (Hainan) Xinglong Coffee Industry Development Co., Ltd. (正大（海南）兴隆咖啡产业开发有限公司), introduced: "Charoen Pokphand (正大) fully leverages the policy dividends of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) to develop coffee import and export and processing trade, and is committed to bringing the taste of Xinglong (兴隆) coffee to a larger world stage."
"China has abundant innovation vitality, and the artificial intelligence industry is developing rapidly. The '15th Five-Year Plan' proposal puts 'leading the development of new quality productive forces' in a prominent position. In the future, Charoen Pokphand Group (正大集团) will rely on the Chinese market to accelerate the pace of digital transformation and fully embrace the industrial changes brought about by artificial intelligence," said Xie Yi (谢毅). Charoen Pokphand (正大) plans to focus on investing in new quality productive forces in China in the next 10 years, focusing on hard technology, robotics, and intelligent manufacturing.
Currently, domestic demand has become the main driving force and stabilizing anchor for China's economic growth. China's high-quality economic development means new opportunities for Charoen Pokphand (正大). Xie Guomin (谢国民) said that Charoen Pokphand (正大) is optimistic about China's development prospects in the long term and will continue to unswervingly promote its investment and development strategy in China, provide more and better products and services, meet Chinese consumers' pursuit of a better life, make new contributions to the high-quality development of China's economy and social progress in the new era, and strive to play a greater role in promoting Thai-Chinese friendship and economic and trade exchanges.
(Our reporter Liu Ge (刘歌) participated in the writing)
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Return to TopIlluminating the world's first major "electric power nation" is a vivid practice of China's high-quality development, and it also reflects a new landscape of global energy transition. A future driven by "electricity" and based on "green" is accelerating into reality.
Recently, international attention has focused on the development of China's electric power industry. Some foreign media have stated that China has become the "first major 'electric power nation' in human history." Electric power is a key area for clean and low-carbon energy transition. Some professionals have bluntly stated that the essence of future currency will be "watts." China's adherence to scientific planning to guide the scientific development of the electric power industry not only enriches its own development potential but also injects new impetus into the global energy transition.
"Electric power nation," a new buzzword in the global energy and climate policy field, is used to measure the share of electric power in a country's energy system. The latest published data shows that by the end of 2025, China's cumulative installed grid-connected wind and solar power capacity exceeded 1.8 billion kilowatts for the first time, equivalent to approximately 82 Three Gorges Dams (三峡电站) in total installed capacity. On the consumption side, China's total social electricity consumption exceeded 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time in 2025, setting a global record for annual electricity consumption by a single country.
Although some countries in the world have high levels of economic development, problems such as "electricity shortages," "fragmented power grids," and "high electricity prices" have always been difficult to solve. From approximately 5.5 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2015 to exceeding 10 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2025, China's electricity consumption has nearly doubled in 10 years. The current scale is more than twice that of the United States and higher than the total of the European Union, Russia, India, and Japan. Called the world's first major "electric power nation" by foreign media, China deserves its name. Behind this is the scientific guidance of "China's planning" and the steady advancement of high-quality development in the energy sector. From 46 ultra-high-voltage projects setting up "West-to-East Power Transmission" (西电东送) and "North-to-South Power Supply" (北电南供) channels, to accelerating the construction of a unified national electricity market, and then to guiding the coordinated development of the "Eastern Data and Western Computing" (东数西算) project and energy layout, China's high efficiency in "planning-based governance" and green development achievements are fully demonstrated.
China's becoming the first major "electric power nation" provides a demonstration effect for the global green energy transition. The International Energy Agency pointed out that "'the age of electricity' has arrived." To replace terminal fossil energy consumption, electric power is the main choice; to develop and utilize new energy resources, power generation is the main method. For every 3 kilowatt-hours of electricity used in China, more than 1 kilowatt-hour is green electricity. In 2025, China's combined installed capacity of wind and solar power historically exceeded that of thermal power. More than 95% of China's coal-fired power units have ultra-low emissions, and more than 50% of coal-fired power units can deeply regulate peak load, building the world's largest clean coal power supply system. Looking at terminal consumption, all industries in China, including transportation, industry, and construction, are actively implementing electric energy substitution, and "replacing coal with electricity," "replacing oil with electricity," and "replacing gas with electricity" are steadily advancing. Looking to the future, China's electrification rate will steadily climb, and it is expected to reach about 35% by 2030. As the world's largest developing country and the world's second-largest economy, China's determined energy transition will inject strong momentum into global green development. Some international media commented that Chinese companies are paving the way for a world driven by electricity rather than internal combustion engines, "This is the development idea of the 21st century."
The empowering role of Chinese technology, Chinese production capacity, and Chinese solutions in the global energy transition is accelerating. China provides 70% of the world's wind power equipment and 80% of photovoltaic module equipment. The exported wind power, photovoltaic, and new energy vehicles are spread across more than 200 countries and regions around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, Chinese off-grid photovoltaic systems contribute to more than half of the new electricity connections; in Pakistan, Chinese-made solar panels have become a popular investment product and are even included in local brides' "dowry lists"; in Laos, the construction of the China-Laos (中老) 500 kV interconnected power grid project is accelerating, and after completion, it can transmit approximately 3 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually. From leading the formulation of the world's first international standard in the field of photovoltaic direct current to facilitating the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上海合作组织) Energy Ministers Meeting in 2025 to reach a signing project with a total installed capacity of 12 million kilowatts, China actively promotes technology sharing, standard co-setting, and rule co-construction, using "shared supply" to solve the global energy dilemma and provide accessible and affordable energy transition options for the vast number of Global South countries. As reported by The New York Times, China is an engine that not only changes its own energy landscape but also changes the energy landscape of various countries around the world.
Illuminating the world's first major "electric power nation" is a vivid practice of China's high-quality development, and it also reflects a new landscape of global energy transition. A future driven by "electricity" and based on "green" is accelerating into reality.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on January 28th (本报北京1月28日电) On January 28th, Wang Yi (王毅), Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission (中共中央政治局委员、中央外办主任), had a phone call with French Presidential Diplomatic Advisor Emmanuel Bonne upon request.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that at the beginning of the new year, new and significant changes have taken place in the international situation, which can be described as 乱象频生 (luàn xiàng pín shēng - "frequent chaos," a situation where disorder and confusion occur frequently). As independent major countries, China and France should strengthen communication and coordination, jointly inject valuable stability into the world, and better leverage the strategic value of Sino-French relations.
Wang Yi (王毅) reiterated that China and Europe are partners rather than rivals, which has long been proven by the fruitful cooperation between the two sides over the past 50 years. China and Europe have the same or similar positions on many issues such as promoting world multipolarization, and both sides are capable of coordinating and resolving specific trade disputes through dialogue. Under the current situation, China and Europe should particularly strengthen dialogue, enhance mutual trust, and deepen cooperation. The recent visits to China by many European leaders have strongly promoted Sino-European relations. It is hoped that the French side will continue to play a positive role within the European Union and promote the healthy and stable development of Sino-European relations.
Emmanuel Bonne stated that the French side attaches great importance to the comprehensive strategic cooperation between France and China, and is willing to work with the Chinese side to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state. In the spirit of mutual trust and cooperation, the two sides should strengthen strategic communication and coordination on major international hot issues on bilateral and multilateral platforms, work together to meet challenges, and make positive contributions to maintaining global security and stability and promoting common development and prosperity. It is in the common interest of Europe and China to move towards each other and further consolidate their relationship. The French side is willing to make efforts to promote the stable development of EU-China relations.
The two sides also coordinated positions and exchanged views on current hot issues such as the Ukraine crisis, the Venezuelan situation, and the Iranian situation.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on January 28th. Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov (巴伊拉莫夫) in Beijing (北京) on the 28th.
Wang Yi (王毅) stated that last year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Aliyev (阿利耶夫) met twice and jointly announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Azerbaijan. Both sides should strengthen the alignment of development strategies, take high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" as a guide, and help the modernization construction of the two countries. China is willing to actively support Azerbaijan in hosting this year's CICA summit.
Bayramov (巴伊拉莫夫) stated that Azerbaijan supports the four major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and is willing to join the "Group of Friends of Global Governance." Azerbaijan always adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to expand exchanges and cooperation with China in areas such as economic, trade, and investment, connectivity, science, technology, education, and tourism.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 邵玉姿 李俊杰 申智林
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Implement projects to benefit the people with culture, actively develop new cultural formats, and bring more high-quality cultural products and services to the people." The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal suggests adhering to benefiting the people with culture and implementing actions to improve the quality and efficiency of public cultural services.
Intangible cultural heritage entering campuses, culture delivered to people's doorsteps, night schools nourishing the mind... Currently, many places are focusing on implementing actions to improve the quality and efficiency of public cultural services, accurately connecting with the needs of the people, innovating service supply models, and allowing the fruits of cultural development to better benefit the people.
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Cangzhou (沧州), Hebei (河北) promotes volunteer services
Intangible cultural heritage skills enter campuses
In the laboratory of Xinxing Primary School (新兴小学) in Xinhua District (新华区), Cangzhou (沧州), Hebei (河北), the materials such as Chinese prickly ash, pomegranate peel, and walnut shells are placed on the podium.
"The raw materials used for tie-dyeing are these fruit peels, leaves, and seeds, which all originate from nature." In this intangible cultural heritage class, Chen Li (陈丽), a member of the Xinhua District (新华区) Literary Volunteer Service Team and a district-level representative inheritor of traditional handmade plant dye extraction and dyeing techniques, introduced plant dyes to the children.
"The dye made from willow branches is actually pink." "The colors of nature are so beautiful!" Under the podium, the children gave their feedback one after another, sharing their experiences.
What the children look forward to most is the hands-on experience of tie-dyeing techniques: picking up small square scarves, folding, rotating, and tying them, putting them into the dye made of pomegranate peel, taking them out after a few minutes and untying the small square scarves, and tie-dye patterns of various styles appear. "The pattern I made is like the sun illuminating the gray sky, it's so magical!" said Sun Shuhan (孙书涵), a sixth-grade student, happily.
Intangible cultural heritage courses entering campuses is one of the measures taken by the Xinhua District (新华区) Federation of Literary and Art Circles (文联) to continuously enrich public cultural services. Zhang Tingting (张婷婷), chairman of the Xinhua District (新华区) Federation of Literary and Art Circles (文联), introduced that in response to the shortcomings of relatively insufficient cultural resources in 10 remote primary schools in the district such as Xinxing Primary School (新兴小学), the District (区) Federation of Literary and Art Circles (文联) solicited school needs and student interests, and jointly created an intangible cultural heritage curriculum system covering dough modeling, paper-cutting, tie-dyeing, rubbing, velvet flowers, etc., and incorporated it into the Xinhua District's (新华区) "Spring Bud Action" (春苗行动) to enter campuses for literary and artistic volunteer services.
The school orders, the Federation of Literary and Art Circles (文联) dispatches, and the volunteers take the orders. Hearing that the Xinhua District (新华区) Federation of Literary and Art Circles (文联) was going to carry out intangible cultural heritage courses entering campuses for literary and artistic volunteer services, Chen Li (陈丽) signed up immediately. "Intangible cultural heritage entering campuses can not only drive children to understand excellent traditional culture, but also promote the inheritance, innovation and development of intangible cultural heritage skills," said Chen Li (陈丽).
The power of volunteers comes from all aspects of society, with caring enterprises donating money, social organizations providing material and venue support, and the public spontaneously participating. Under the leadership of the Xinhua District (新华区) Literary Volunteer Service Team, more than 200 literary volunteers have devoted themselves to public cultural services.
"In addition to intangible cultural heritage entering campuses, Cangzhou (沧州) also continuously enriches the supply of public cultural services by establishing cultural celebrity studios and organizing cultural performances to benefit the people during major festivals," introduced Guo Ying (郭颖), a member of the Party Group and Vice Chairman of the Cangzhou (沧州) Federation of Literary and Art Circles (文联). "In the future, we will gather more high-quality public cultural resources to create a more colorful public cultural life for the people."
Bozhou (亳州), Anhui (安徽) expands the functions of the Cultural Center
Public welfare activities are delivered to people's doorsteps
Dripping paint into the water, stirring it slightly, then immersing and taking out the plain fan, and a landscape painting in cyan and green tones blooms on the fan surface.
In the activity room of the Bozhou (亳州) Cultural Center (文化馆) in Anhui (安徽), citizen Zhou Zhenzhen (周真真) was deeply attracted by a "lacquer fan making" class. "Coming to participate in the 'Cultural Grand Lecture Hall' on weekends can not only provide hands-on practice, but also cultivate sentiment, which is very meaningful." Holding the self-made lacquer fan, Zhou Zhenzhen (周真真) said with a smile that whenever there are excellent traditional cultural experience activities, she often signs up without hesitation.
The "Bozhou (亳州) Cultural Grand Lecture Hall" series of activities launched by the Bozhou (亳州) Cultural Center (文化馆) has enriched the spare time of citizens. "Among the cultural centers in the province, our center ranks among the top in terms of annual visits," introduced Hu Rongli (胡荣丽), head of the training department of the Bozhou (亳州) Cultural Center (文化馆). "Our experience and understanding is that the cultural center cannot be satisfied with holding exhibitions, but should also create a 'living' cultural space."
The cultural center opens its doors, not just "waiting" for citizens to come. At the beginning of its opening in 2019, the Bozhou (亳州) Cultural Center (文化馆) launched the "Everyone Has Art" art popularization public welfare training program to attract citizens to actively participate in rich and colorful forms and content. At present, the event has been carried out for more than 20 sessions, the art categories have been expanded to nearly 60 items, and nearly 900 classes have been opened, training more than 30,000 students.
"We regularly carry out activities such as the 'Bozhou (亳州) Cultural Grand Lecture Hall' and 'Mobile Cultural Center', forming a strong atmosphere of weekly activities and monthly themes," said Hu Rongli (胡荣丽). The "Mobile Cultural Center" continues to deliver intangible cultural heritage exhibitions and literary and artistic performances to the people, and has carried out more than 200 various activities so far.
Not long ago, the Bozhou (亳州) Cultural Center (文化馆) organized backbone teachers of the "Everyone Has Art" project to carefully arrange 12 programs full of life, and sent the performances to the Nanhujia Yuan Community (南湖家园小区) in Qiao Cheng District (谯城区). Wang Dan (王丹), a resident of the community, said after watching the program with her child: "You can watch it at your doorstep, and the content and method of the program are very down-to-earth."
While offline activities are rich and colorful, online services are extended simultaneously. The Bozhou (亳州) Cultural Center (文化馆) actively creates an "Internet + public culture" model, launching more than 1,200 online courses such as "Daily Lesson" and "Selected Small Classroom", allowing citizens to enjoy convenient reading and viewing experiences without leaving home.
"Next, we will continue to improve relevant working mechanisms, listen carefully and serve with affection, so that the cultural center becomes a 'familiar friend' of the citizens," said Hu Rongli (胡荣丽).
Xiangjiang New District (湘江新区), Hunan (湖南) meets diverse needs
Starlight Night School lights up life
Under the night, the Hunan Xiangjiang New District (Yuelu) Cultural Center (湖南湘江新区（岳麓）文化馆) in Changsha (长沙) is not "closed". In the training classroom, the students of the Starlight Night School are practicing the flute before class, and the sound of the flute is melodious in the room.
The students come from different industries and range in age from their 20s to their 50s. Student Zhang Ying (张英) took a leave of absence the previous week, and this time she rushed to the classroom 1 hour early to practice. "My daughter is in elementary school and has been learning musical instruments for 4 years. I didn't understand music before, so I came to the flute class to have more communication with my child, and I also want to let my child know that my mother will accompany her to grow up," Zhang Ying (张英) said sincerely.
Zhou Yan (周燕), a student in her 30s, also rushed to class despite the hard work. She said: "I have been interested in musical instruments since I was a child, but I didn't have the opportunity to study professional courses. Now, I have finally made up for the regret."
At the beginning of 2025, in order to meet the higher needs of citizens for nighttime cultural services, the Xiangjiang New District (Yuelu) Cultural Center (湘江新区（岳麓）文化馆) created the Starlight Night School project, and the courses cover fields such as musical instruments, dance, and makeup. In order to facilitate the participation of citizens, the night school is concentrated on weekday evenings or weekends, and at the same time highlights the nature of benefiting the people, and the fee for each class is controlled at 30 yuan to 40 yuan. Once the course was launched, it was welcomed by citizens, especially young people, and students aged 18 to 35 accounted for 85% of the total number of applicants.
The flute class starts on time. The instructor Liu Ran (刘然) leads the students to warm up from single-tone playing, and then officially enters the practice of specific pieces.
As a college music teacher, Liu Ran (刘然) goes to the Starlight Night School to work part-time every week. "Cultural activities to benefit the people are meaningful in themselves, and they can also popularize the flute that I love, so why not do it?" Liu Ran (刘然) said.
The Starlight Night School has added a new bright color to the lives of many citizens: some students regard night school learning as an outlet for relieving stress; some students have regained the state of studying in those years and continue to absorb the nourishment of art. Hearing that the night school's "graduation ceremony" will enter a professional theater, Zhou Yan (周燕) hopes that she can also be on the "big stage". For Zhang Ying (张英), it is happiness to be able to play songs with her children at home.
As of now, the Xiangjiang New District (Yuelu) Cultural Center (湘江新区（岳麓）文化馆) Starlight Night School has opened 48 classes, with a total of more than 800 hours of classes, serving more than 20,000 people. Facing the high enthusiasm of the citizens, Tan Ting (谭婷), curator of the Xiangjiang New District (Yuelu) Cultural Center (湘江新区（岳麓）文化馆), has strengthened her determination to extend services: "Next, we will explore breaking the limitations of service venues, set up Starlight Night School branch points, and let 'Starlight' better light up urban life."
This issue is coordinated by: Zhang Xueyan (张雪妍)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on January 28th (Reporter Zhao Cheng (赵成)) The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission (中央纪委国家监委) announced on the 28th the summary of the national investigation and handling of violations of the Eight-Point Regulation spirit in December 2025. In that month, a total of 39,236 cases of violations of the Eight-Point Regulation spirit were investigated and handled nationwide, with 48,770 people receiving criticism, education, and punishment, including 36,441 people receiving Party disciplinary and government sanctions. In 2025, a total of 290,752 cases of violations of the Eight-Point Regulation spirit were investigated and handled nationwide, with 375,604 people receiving criticism, education, and punishment, including 261,788 people receiving Party disciplinary and government sanctions.
From the perspective of the types of problems investigated and handled, in 2025, a total of 119,418 cases were investigated and handled concerning failures to fulfill responsibilities, serve economic and social development and ecological environmental protection, and instances of not taking responsibility, not acting, acting recklessly, and acting falsely, which seriously affected high-quality development, accounting for 84.7% of the total number of cases investigated and handled involving formalism and bureaucracy. The three types of problems investigated and handled involving illegal acceptance of valuable local products and gifts/gift money, illegal eating and drinking, and illegal issuance of subsidies or welfare accounted for 54.5%, 22.3%, and 12.1% of the total number of hedonism and extravagance problems investigated and handled in 2025, respectively.
From the perspective of the levels of officials investigated and handled, in 2025, a total of 18 cases involving provincial and ministerial-level leading cadres, 1,196 cases involving prefectural and departmental-level leading cadres, 16,368 cases involving county and division-level leading cadres, and 273,170 cases involving township and section-level cadres and below were investigated and handled nationwide. Among them, cases involving township and section-level cadres and below accounted for 94.0% of the total number of cases investigated and handled.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on January 28th (Reporter: Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲)) The "Annual Report (2025) of the Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People's Court" released by the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) on the 28th shows that since its establishment on January 1, 2019, the court has accepted a total of 24,602 cases and concluded 23,069 cases, achieving remarkable results in encouraging and protecting technological innovation, maintaining fair market competition, serving high-level opening up to the outside world, and deepening the reform of the judicial system. Among them, 4,679 cases were accepted in 2025 and 3,146 cases were concluded.
According to reports, by centrally administering technology-related intellectual property and monopoly appeal cases nationwide, the court has systematically solved the problem of inconsistent adjudication standards and effectively addressed parties' concerns about local protectionism. Various trial quality indicators have been significantly optimized.
He Zhonglin (郃中林), Deputy Chief Judge of the Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院), introduced that China's judicial credibility and international influence in intellectual property have been further enhanced, and a large number of cases have had a significant impact both domestically and internationally. The court protects the rights of Chinese and foreign rights holders equally in accordance with the law, accepting 2,546 foreign-related cases, accounting for 10.3%, with an average annual increase of 18.7%, and concluding 2,046 cases. Paying attention to international frontiers, it has made active explorations on the jurisdiction of global licensing disputes for standard essential patents, anti-suit injunctions and anti-anti-suit injunctions, permanent injunctions, and royalty rate determination.
Return to TopBeijing, January 28th (Reporter Ni Yi (倪弋)) - The reporter learned from the Supreme People's Procuratorate that from January to November 2025, national procuratorial organs accepted and reviewed the prosecution of 19,050 people for crimes infringing trademark rights. For a long time, crimes infringing trademark rights have been the main type of crime infringing intellectual property rights, accounting for more than 80%.
Procuratorial case handling found that the current crimes infringing trademark rights, in addition to being relatively frequent in traditional fields such as food and medicine, daily chemical products, clothing, and bags, also present some new trends and characteristics with the development of the market economy and the progress of information network technology: the way trademarks are used has evolved from physical use to electronic use; the object of the crime has extended from commodity trademarks to service trademarks; the areas involved have expanded from offline transactions to new business formats such as online e-commerce; and the means of crime have been upgraded from traditional counterfeiting and selling to "renovating and reselling used goods."
The procuratorial organs will further closely follow the development of new technologies and new business formats, increase the punishment of crimes infringing trademark rights according to law, strengthen criminal judicial protection of trademark rights, maintain a fair and competitive market order, and serve the construction of a strong intellectual property country.
Return to TopThis newspaper Shenyang (沈阳) January 28th (Reporter Liu Jiahua (刘佳华)) The Liaoning Provincial Department of Science and Technology (辽宁省科技厅) and other departments recently formulated and issued the "Several Measures for Comprehensively Deepening the Reform of the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements of Duty in Liaoning Province" and the "Fifteen Measures of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Science and Technology (辽宁省科学技术厅) to Create a Good Innovation Ecology and Optimize the Business Environment," clarifying the establishment and improvement of a due diligence exemption mechanism for the transformation of achievements. If researchers and management personnel of scientific research institutions, in the process of transforming scientific and technological achievements, strictly fulfill relevant procedures, do not seek personal gain, and there are no violations of laws and regulations, and the relevant projects fail to achieve the expected goals or even fail due to unforeseen technical route risks, market changes, and other objective reasons, they can be exempted from liability in accordance with regulations after being identified.
Liaoning (辽宁) will connect the due diligence exemption mechanism with incentive policies such as the distribution of income from the transformation of achievements,职称评审, performance appraisal, and evaluation of excellence, so that researchers can be protected when the transformation fails and can also be rewarded when the transformation is successful. In addition, Liaoning (辽宁) simultaneously issued supporting work guidelines, listing a list of specific circumstances that can be exempted from liability, making the judgment criteria clearer; and established a standardized process of "internal unit identification + competent department review and filing" to ensure that the identification work is rigorous and fair.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 政
High integration seven-in-one electric drive assembly with a maximum system efficiency of 96%, welding intelligent flexible workstation supporting flexible automated production of steel and steel-aluminum car bodies, AITO M9 (问界M9), a new energy vehicle with a cumulative delivery of over 200,000 units in two years... Stepping into the "14th Five-Year Plan" Achievement Exhibition of Made in China at the National Museum of China (国家博物馆), the technological breakthroughs of SERES Group (赛力斯集团) in the field of new energy vehicles have become a vivid microcosm of China's manufacturing industry developing towards innovation and excellence.
The automotive industry, a pillar industry of the national economy, has a long industrial chain, a wide range of involvement, and a strong driving force, playing the role of a "**压舱石**" (yā cāng shí - "ballast stone," a stabilizing force) for industrial growth.
In recent years, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has visited automobile enterprises many times, emphasizing that "developing new energy vehicles is the only way for China to move from a large automobile country to a strong automobile country," and pointing out that "to promote the high-quality development of China's automobile manufacturing industry, we must strengthen the independent research and development of key core technologies and key components, achieve technological self-reliance and self-improvement, and strengthen and expand national brands."
Strengthening research and development, accelerating transformation, and intensifying market expansion, in 2025, China's new energy vehicle industry is deeply cultivating new tracks and reaching new heights: the production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 16.626 million and 16.49 million respectively, with year-on-year increases of 29% and 28.2% respectively, and the sales of new new energy vehicles reached 47.9% of the total sales of new vehicles; new generation power batteries, electronic and electrical architectures, intelligent cockpits, intelligent assisted driving and other key core technologies have achieved continuous breakthroughs.
"Driven by the combined effects of policies such as consumer goods trade-in, new energy vehicles going to the countryside, and enhancing supply-demand matching, the market demand potential for new energy vehicles in China continues to be released, and production and sales continue to grow." Fu Bingfeng (付炳锋), Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (中国汽车工业协会), said that the outstanding performance of new energy vehicles reflects the strong resilience and surging momentum of China's economy moving forward against pressure and developing towards innovation and excellence.
Full-domain artificial intelligence empowers and enhances the competitiveness of the new energy vehicle industry.
Autonomous obstacle avoidance, traversing continuous curves and blind spots... On the streets of Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), the XPeng (小鹏) test vehicle equipped with the second-generation VLA large model demonstrates strong scene adaptation capabilities and accurate prediction. As a key step towards achieving L4-level autonomous driving, XPeng's second-generation VLA has entered the final stage before mass production and will be officially launched in the first quarter of this year.
While achieving rapid iteration in the field of combined assisted driving, in 2025, automobile companies are fully promoting the deep integration of artificial intelligence and the entire industrial chain.
Based on the Xingrui Zhisu Center (星睿智算中心) with a computing power scale of 23.5 billion billion times/second, Geely (吉利) is accelerating the implementation of "full-domain artificial intelligence"; the "Artificial Intelligence Empowering Intelligent Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry" solution jointly created by GAC Group (广汽集团) and Huawei (华为) can significantly shorten product development cycles and optimize order and scheduling resource allocation.
Brand upgrading accelerates, and initial results are seen in the in-depth rectification of "**内卷式**" (nèi juǎn shì - "involution," excessive internal competition) competition.
With the successive implementation of "anti-involution" measures in the automotive industry, such as strengthening product consistency spot checks and carrying out law enforcement against unfair competition, stubborn problems such as the disorderly price war that once deeply plagued the domestic automotive industry are being corrected step by step.
Transforming from extensive development relying on resource input and low-price competition to technological innovation and value upgrading, mainstream car companies are focusing on high-quality supply, and brand upgrading has taken new steps. A batch of flagship models representing brand technology strength have been recognized by the market.
Standard upgrades reshape the safety bottom line of new energy vehicles.
The passenger compartment structure is complete, and the A-pillar has no obvious deformation; the door is normally unlocked, and all four doors can be opened normally after the collision; the high voltage is normally de-energized, and the fuel system has no leakage; the battery pack has no leakage, no smoke, no fire, and no explosion; the dummy injury meets the limit requirements...
Not long ago, in Geely's Global All-Round Safety Center (吉利全球全域安全中心), two Lynk & Co 900 (领克900) vehicles completed a "relative 100 km/h unequal speed car-to-car collision" with excellent results.
"Different from traditional equal-speed head-on collisions, a 30 km/h low-speed vehicle will withstand greater structural deformation pressure relative to a 70 km/h bullet car. This collision test is the first to incorporate the high-frequency and high-risk scenario of 'lane change overtaking head-on collision' in real roads into extreme verification." According to the relevant person in charge of Geely's Global All-Round Safety Center, in addition to completing designated test subjects, the safety center can also conduct car collision tests at any angle from 0 degrees to 180 degrees, assisted driving tests in extreme environments, and technical verification of health safety and digital security.
In 2025, in order to improve the safety of new energy vehicles, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) and other departments have successively organized the formulation of a series of mandatory national standards and standard drafts for power batteries, combined driving assistance, door handles, and automotive safety technology. The innovation of new energy vehicle companies has also begun to focus on preventing battery thermal runaway, improving the "upper limit" of combined assisted driving safety, and improving active safety configuration.
Data shows that from January to October 2025, the installation rate of automatic emergency braking systems in the new energy passenger vehicle market has reached 72.1%.
Looking forward to the "15th Five-Year Plan," the automotive industry will work with other industries to adhere to innovation-driven development, accelerate the cultivation and expansion of new momentum, enhance the driving force and vitality of high-quality development, and seek new breakthroughs in developing towards innovation and excellence.
Return to Top"Icy land is also a gold mine." Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) innovated its development ideas for the ice and snow economy, transforming ice and snow resources into consumer carriers and cultural and creative assets, and tapping into considerable brand and cultural value. During the 2024-2025 ice and snow season, Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) received a total of 135 million domestic and foreign tourists, an increase of 18.5% year-on-year.
The picture shows tourists playing at the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈尔滨冰雪大世界) on January 26.
Photo by Geng Hongjie (耿洪杰) (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Guangzhou (广州) report on January 28th (Reporter Li Gang (李刚)) On the morning of January 25th, the last regular-speed train K303 departing from Guangzhou Station (广州站) in Guangdong (广东) Province, departed from the platform, heading to Xuzhou (徐州) in Jiangsu (江苏) Province. This marks the full entry of this century-old railway station into the high-speed rail era.
The origin of Guangzhou Station (广州站) can be traced back to the Dashatou Railway Station (大沙头火车站), built in 1911. In 1951, the station was officially named Guangzhou Station (广州站). Starting from January 26th of this year, Guangzhou Station (广州站) will no longer handle the departure and arrival services of regular-speed trains. All original departure and arrival regular-speed trains have been transferred to Guangzhou Baiyun Station (广州白云站). At the same time, Guangzhou Station (广州站) will be fully connected to multiple high-speed rail lines, including the Beijing-Guangzhou (京广), Meizhou-Longchuan (梅龙), Guiyang-Guangzhou (贵广), and Guangzhou-Shantou (广汕) high-speed railways, operating 208 electric multiple unit (EMU) train services daily. The radiation range extends to North China, Northwest China, Southwest China, and other regions, truly realizing a new hub pattern of "high-speed rail entering the city and regular-speed rail moving outwards."
The relevant person in charge of Guangzhou Station (广州站) stated that this transformation is an important achievement in implementing the "Five Main and Four Auxiliary" railway hub layout in the *Guangzhou Comprehensive Three-Dimensional Transportation Network Plan (2023-2035)* (《广州市综合立体交通网规划（2023—2035年）》). With the advancement of future projects such as the Guangnan Liaison Line (广南联络线), Guangzhou Station (广州站) will achieve a 15-minute interconnection with Guangzhou South Station (广州南站), connecting the high-speed rail arteries of eastern and western Guangdong (粤东粤西), and injecting strong momentum into the construction of the "one-hour living circle" in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区).
Return to TopBy: 彭 飞
Development is like running a marathon; whoever sees far, endures, and works diligently will possess the surging momentum to move forward continuously.
In the recently released China economic annual report, two figures are particularly striking.
First, in 2025, China's R&D expenditure intensity reached 2.8%, an increase of 0.11 percentage points over the previous year, exceeding the average level of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries for the first time. Second, China's innovation index ranking entered the top ten globally for the first time.
From this, one can feel the profound innovation vitality and potential, and understand why foreign media exclaimed that China "lives in tomorrow" and its "economic vitality is unstoppable."
The year 2025 is not easily achieved. China's own development faces old problems and new challenges, coupled with external environmental uncertainties, creating considerable pressure. However, the Chinese economy not only becomes more resilient under pressure but also more innovative as it advances. Where does this energy come from?
"Watering flowers at the roots" applies to economic development as well. The reason why the Chinese economy can move towards new directions lies in anchoring goals, grasping innovation, accumulating energy, and focusing on laying the foundation and increasing momentum.
With historical patience comes strategic focus. Emphasizing R&D, education, and the environment... these are not tasks that can produce immediate benefits, but we not only do them but also persevere in doing them, planning for the future and seeking long-term gains.
This patience and focus stem from the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), and from the advantages of the system. Formulating and implementing five-year plans to determine directions and paths; further comprehensively deepening reforms to break through obstacles and build cornerstones; proactively laying out future industries and investing unswervingly... Development is like running a marathon; whoever sees far, endures, and works diligently will possess the surging momentum to move forward continuously.
Innovation elements are like water; with sufficient space and free flow, they can fully release their vitality. The reason why the Chinese economy can move towards new directions lies in continuously expanding space and opening up new horizons for development.
The number of newly added business entities reached 26,800, of which 21,000 were new enterprises, a year-on-year increase of 16.42%; the "zero tariff" policy handled 53 transactions, with tax exemptions of 109 million yuan, an increase of 194.6%... Not long ago, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) released its one-month performance report after sealing off customs, showing initial vitality and a promising future. Today's China is expanding high-level opening-up and building a unified national market. In the broad space created by the dual circulation, innovation vitality surges, and development opportunities are unlimited.
To expand potential, we must unswervingly deepen reform and opening up. Looking back at 2025, visa-free policies have helped "China tourism" become popular, the number of exhibitors and transaction volume at the China International Import Expo (进博会) have reached new highs, and large scientific facilities are open to global researchers... Against the backdrop of increasing anti-globalization, such inclusiveness is particularly valuable. China uses practice to prove that drawing a line in the sand leads nowhere, and innovative development must be placed in the broad global space, following the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation.
New creation, new momentum, and new development ultimately depend on people. The reason why the Chinese economy can move towards new directions lies in the daring and hard work of hundreds of millions of workers.
On the 2025 Best Inventions list released by the American magazine *Time*, a Chinese company won a "special nomination" for its blended artificial intelligence hyperspectral optical sorter. Sounding high-end, in ordinary people's terms, it is a waste clothing sorting machine. This company has been deeply involved in the waste recycling industry. In order to build a solid waste database and create waste sorting robots, the company team went deep into various solid waste treatment plants, sorting garbage with workers during the day and labeling data back in the dormitory at night. "Not genius-type, nor talent-type, we are hard-working type," the founder's frank words reveal the pragmatism of Chinese innovators and the diligence of Chinese workers, revealing from one side the potential of China's development.
Economist Lan Xiaohuan (兰小欢) expressed a simple belief in his book that "believes China will be better": "This belief does not stem from academic training, but from Sima Qian (司马迁), Du Fu (杜甫), Su Shi (苏轼), from 'a wide river with rolling waves,' and from admiration for the diligence and hard work of the Chinese people." Rejoicing in the new and good economic data, and even more deeply feeling the solid foundation and deep confidence in the heart, and maintaining optimism about the future - all this comes from the towering China that has come from the depths of history, and from our daily innovation and creation on this great land.
Return to TopPragmatism is the way to plan and the method to succeed. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must establish and practice a correct view of political achievements, adhere to proceeding from reality and acting in accordance with objective laws, and consciously seek political achievements for the people and achieve them through hard work." In this issue's "Everyone's Talk," we have selected three submissions to discuss with you how to better focus on practical work, seek practical results, and achieve practical achievements.
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Don't Let Opinion Solicitation Stop at Collection
Guo An (郭桉), Zhengzhou City (郑州市), Henan Province (河南省)
Opinion solicitation is an important way to understand the needs of the people and draw on collective wisdom. In practice, some local authorities and departments stop at going through the motions and completing tasks when conducting opinion solicitations, which discounts this good mechanism.
For example, some solicitations are too broad and do not focus on specific issues or key links, lacking specificity; some conduct "quick question and answer" solicitations, leaving those being solicited without enough time for in-depth thinking; and others do not form a closed loop of opinion collection, sorting, absorption, and feedback, leading to some good opinions disappearing without a trace. In this way, it is not only difficult to give play to the due effectiveness of opinion solicitation, but it will also breed more formalism and bureaucracy.
"Doing" is not equal to "succeeding," and "finishing" is not equal to "doing well." The same is true for opinion solicitation. This requires seeking a "practical" approach in the solicitation process. The content of the solicitation should focus on specific problems, difficulties, and blockages, so that the solicitation is targeted. At the same time, full consideration should be given to the actual situation of all parties, avoiding accelerating at every level and demanding things urgently, and giving sufficient time for research, thinking, and discussion. In the application of opinions, seek an "effective" approach. The opinions received should be sorted out and studied in a timely manner, and reasonable and valuable opinions should be actively absorbed, and the adoption and follow-up implementation measures should be made public to enhance the sense of participation and interaction of cadres and the masses.
The essence of opinion solicitation is to listen to the voices of the people, gather the wisdom of the people, and solve the problems of the people. Only by truly seeking opinions, seeking true opinions, and truly using opinions can decisions be more in line with reality, conform to the will of the people, and unite the joint efforts to accomplish things.
Don't Let Assessments Become a Mere Formality
Wu Wanche (吴汶澈), Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (黔东南苗族侗族自治州), Guizhou Province (贵州省)
At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, many places are carrying out annual assessments. Assessment is a measuring stick that can measure the strength of the leadership team, the merits and demerits of cadres, and the reality of work, providing a reference for rewarding the good and punishing the bad, and selecting the virtuous and employing the capable. However, in some places, assessments are a mere formality.
Some excessively beautify summary materials, seeing only achievements and not problems; some talk about problems superficially, turning a blind eye to deep-seated contradictions and problems; some practice being a "nice guy" in democratic evaluations, with everyone being agreeable. In this way, true results cannot be assessed, true situations cannot be verified, and it is even more impossible to make good use of the assessment results.
Assessment is a "physical examination," an important measure to find problems and shortcomings, clarify the direction of work, promote the implementation of work, and encourage responsibility. To truly give play to the effectiveness of assessment, it is necessary to break the dependence on materials and promote the transformation from "assessing materials" to "assessing actual performance," judging heroes based on actual performance. It is also necessary to strengthen classified assessments, distinguishing the characteristics of different regions, levels, and positions, setting differentiated indicators, and improving the normalized assessment mechanism. Only by running "practicality" through the entire assessment process can the assessment truly become a powerful lever for encouraging responsibility, promoting development, and serving the people.
Iron Shoulders Can Shoulder a Thousand Jin
Hu Xiaohua (胡晓华), Chuxiong City (楚雄市), Yunnan Province (云南省)
When I went to work at the grassroots level, my father said to me, "If your shoulders are loose, you can't carry the burden; if your legs are weak, it's hard to go far." At first, I thought this was a warning to be brave enough to shoulder heavy burdens and not to retreat or become weak-kneed when encountering difficulties. As my work experience increased, I also realized that shouldering heavy burdens tests courage and also exercises ability. Taking the initiative to shoulder heavy and difficult tasks has only advantages and no disadvantages.
Later, I also understood the second meaning of this sentence: we must always keep the burden on our shoulders, and not carry it for a while and then put it down for a while. Otherwise, over time, we will enter a comfort zone and become lazy, and it will be impossible to pick up the burden again. This means that, on the one hand, we must have a zero-based mentality. There are many problems to be faced in grassroots work. Old problems are solved, and new problems will arise. If we become complacent, self-satisfied, and want to rest after achieving a little success, it will be difficult to achieve daily progress and success. By maintaining a zero-based mentality, solving one problem, and moving towards the next goal, we can make a career.
On the other hand, we must have a spirit of seriousness. Just like "nailing nails," we must keep an eye on it, strike with force, and nail with depth, nailing one nail at a time, each one being firm and reliable. To do a good and solid job of addressing the concerns of the masses, we must have this kind of spirit. And the source of this spirit is a view of political achievements that benefits the people.
Only iron shoulders can shoulder a thousand jin. No matter where or in what position, we must maintain our original intention and not let the burden on our shoulders loosen.
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Reading, knowledge, information, and skills are being popularized, disseminated, and reorganized at an unprecedented speed. The threshold for acquiring knowledge is lower, and the beneficiary group is wider.
Regarding learning, two recent scenarios are unforgettable.
Once, I went to the National Library of China (国家图书馆) with a friend. It was a weekend, and the library was packed. Watching people immersed in reading, my friend, who couldn't find a seat after wandering around, was envious and emotional.
Driving to Xidan (西单) in Beijing (北京), the child suggested going to the Beijing Book Building (北京图书大厦) to read. It turned out that her family had taken her there to read picture books when they bought books. Massive reading and parent-child reading have become synonymous with the Beijing Book Building (北京图书大厦).
Today, nationwide reading has become a common practice. Data shows that in 2024, the number of visits to public libraries nationwide increased by 440 million, or 49%, compared with five years ago. Visiting libraries and bookstores has become fashionable, and a good atmosphere of eagerness to learn is spreading, accelerating the improvement of cultural construction. Reading and learning ignite the spark of thought in the depths of the soul, helping individuals to strive upwards, and also helping the country and society to prosper.
"New Youth" (《新青年》) inspired a generation of young people, the literacy campaign taught countless people to read and write, online education allowed children in remote mountainous areas to share high-quality courses, and "reading bloggers" shared their reading experiences through videos... Learning knowledge has different ways in different eras, but only the carrier has changed, and the belief that opening a book is beneficial remains unchanged.
This belief allows individuals to bravely break free from the cocoon of fate. In 2025, some bookish scenes in ordinary days struck people's hearts: "Yimeng Second Sister" (沂蒙二姐) Lü Yuxia (吕玉霞) integrates the diligence of farmers into her creation and writes the beauty of life into poems. The hope kneaded into the words is sprouting and growing; "Construction Site Uncle" (工地大叔) Liu Shili (刘诗利) does not forget to read in his spare time even when he is covered in dust, just to "make himself better." Reading and learning may not immediately change the situation, but it can quietly change the horizon.
Looking further, reading and learning bring not only the pleasure of mood and the relaxation of spirit, but also the breaking of ideological barriers and the breakthrough of cognition. Su Shi (苏轼) said after reading "Zhuangzi" (《庄子》), "I had insights in the past, but I couldn't express them. Now that I see this book, I have found what is in my heart." That moment of "finding what is in my heart" enlightened him. Nowadays, "night school charging" after work and "skill exchange" among each other have enriched the form of reading and broadened the boundaries of learning. Gao Shenghong (高生红), a "stay-at-home mom" who attends night school, exclaimed that learning is a process of "finding herself"; Duan Zhijun (段志军), a delivery rider, discovered the potential space for drone delivery operation after learning drone operation and plans to obtain professional qualifications. Transformation often begins the moment you step into the classroom and open the book.
In the age of wisdom, there is no shortage of information, but what is lacking is the ability to integrate information and knowledge. E-books, short videos, podcasts, online co-reading sessions... The forms of reading and learning are constantly updated. Some people worry that fragmented reading and crash courses will weaken in-depth thinking. But dialectically speaking, reading, knowledge, information, and skills are being popularized, disseminated, and reorganized at an unprecedented speed. The threshold for acquiring knowledge is lower, and the beneficiary group is wider. True reading and learning are not about form, but about inner touch and lasting persistence. When people put down their books and close the web pages, if they feel that their inner world is enriched and the external world is more colorful, it just shows that they have read it in. No matter how the medium carrying knowledge and skills changes, every page read today is actually investing in the future.
There is a phenomenon in the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) in Dunhuang (敦煌), Gansu (甘肃) Province. Artists from different historical periods often repaint new works on the basis of previous murals with their own brushstrokes. The painted layers are like the layers of history, making the murals a thick book, invisibly connecting and extending the long scroll of civilization. Nowadays, when researchers use digital intelligence to protect, interpret, and present murals, they seem to be able to hear the sound of chiseling stones and the sound of reading from books in the caves more than a thousand years ago. The dialogue across time and space is the code of civilization's continuation. The reason why we can continue to move forward is precisely because there are always people willing to settle down, take over the burden of their predecessors, create and recreate, and struggle and struggle again.
Fragrant with poetry and books, fragrant with flowers. We might as well stir up the vitality of thought and the wisdom of life in reading. After all, the motivation for learning comes from believing that better answers are hidden on the next page.
In 2025, the national grain output reached 1,429.8 billion jin, an increase of 16.8 billion jin, setting a new historical record. At the same time, technological support has been continuously strengthened, and the level of agricultural modernization has continued to improve. In 2025, support was provided for the new construction and renovation of 75.68 million mu of high-standard farmland, the comprehensive mechanization rate of crop cultivation, planting, and harvesting reached 76.7%, and the number of agricultural drones exceeded 300,000, with an annual operating area exceeding 460 million mu.
This is precisely:
Iron oxen are busy plowing,
Silver wings patrol the fields.
Superior seeds and smooth farming,
A year of abundance, granaries full.
Chang Jinwen (常晋文)
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According to foreign media reports, at the 2026 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (拉斯维加斯), USA, a large number of products that are "AI for the sake of AI," from smart hair clippers with cumbersome operations to microwave ovens that tout "AI temperature control," to AI modular phones launched by some manufacturers, have sparked discussion. These products, which seem to be full of technology, have been criticized for deviating from the real needs of users, prompting people to re-examine the essence of innovation.
In recent years, driven by technological trends and market competition, some companies have engaged in "labeling-style innovation." Taking the smart hair clipper that sparked heated discussion at the exhibition as an example, it requires users to wear masks and connect to an application to operate, which seems to integrate cutting-edge technology, but it deviates from the need for "convenience in cutting hair at home." Similar cases are not uncommon in the market: large-screen smart refrigerators that claim to have functions such as food recognition actually have low food recognition accuracy; smart pillows that claim to be able to monitor sleep quality and automatically adjust their height make it difficult for users to sleep soundly due to their hard materials and frequent false triggers. These so-called "black technology" products are full of gimmicks, but are actually a 鸡肋般的存在 (jī lèi bān de cún zài - "chicken rib existence," something that is of little value or use).
Superficial showing off of skills, ignoring real social needs, is essentially a short-sighted commercial speculation, and its negative effects should not be underestimated. From a market perspective, cutting-edge concepts such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and the metaverse bring their own traffic and attention. Companies use them as "signs" to package products and engage in some seemingly innovative activities. In the short term, they may be able to reap market dividends, but they will eventually be eliminated by the market. From the user's perspective, consumers' attention to "technical content" stems from their expectation of product experience upgrades, and those products that are "more concept than practical effect" will overdraw user trust.
At present, artificial intelligence technology has entered a stage of rapid implementation and application. "Artificial intelligence thinking" is of course indispensable, but "people-oriented awareness" is even more important. The former is the driving force of technological iteration, which determines the technological height of products; the latter is the compass for innovation implementation, anchoring the original value of technology. Practice shows that whether it is high-end manufacturing or new energy tracks with large scale and volume, or people's livelihood fields closely related to food, clothing, housing and transportation, only by listening to users' voices and solving practical needs can we open up a vast world and establish a real innovation benchmark for the industry.
The future has come. The future we expect is not a future with "high-tech stickers," but a future where technological innovation truly makes life better. When technological breakthroughs and user pain points mesh like mortise and tenon, those innovations that "understand what I need" will have lasting vitality.
(Excerpted from *Science and Technology Daily* (《科技日报》), originally titled "Labeling-Style Innovation" is Undesirable)
Return to TopBy: 汪义超
The daily routine of labor security inspectors is composed of countless trivial, meticulous, and even repetitive "micro" matters. We go to construction sites, factories, and office buildings. Wherever laborers need to defend their rights, we appear there, doing our best to weave a tight safety net for people's livelihoods.
To make the rule of law have warmth, the key is to be attentive. After years of working on the front lines, I have realized a truth: labor inspection is not a simple matter of "punishment" and "management," but a task that requires enhancing systematic thinking and accurately grasping the degree of strength and warmth. A legal document can clarify the responsibilities of an enterprise, but it may not immediately recover the arrears and alleviate the anxiety of laborers. In reality, we must adhere to problem orientation, see the urgent needs and expectations of the masses, and provide timely policy support; at the same time, we must adhere to goal orientation, understand the actual difficulties in the process, and pave the way for overcoming difficulties together through joint disposal.
A group wage arrears case I handled before was quite typical. A company suddenly withdrew due to poor management, and the wages of dozens of cleaners were left unpaid. We immediately interviewed the person in charge, explained the legal consequences, but the company did need time to raise funds. Legal procedures had to be followed, but some laborers could not afford to wait. While jointly comforting the employees and verifying the arrears with the street office, we also worked with relevant departments to provide temporary assistance to workers in need, to 解燃眉之急 (jiě rán méi zhī jí - "extinguish burning eyebrows," to meet an urgent need). In the end, the company settled all payments before the Spring Festival. At the distribution site, an employee clutched the cash, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Now I can have a peaceful year." At that moment, I deeply felt that labor security supervision work is not just about helping to recover wages, but also about helping laborers "hold on" to life.
Resolving disputes is 亡羊补牢 (wáng yáng bǔ láo - "mend the fold after a sheep is lost," to take action after suffering a loss), and doing a good job of protection requires 未雨绸缪 (wèi yǔ chóu móu - "prepare for rain before it comes," to plan ahead). Grasping things early and small, and carrying out publicity and supervision before disputes occur, can minimize the occurrence of infringement. When going to the front lines to publicize the law, we came up with a "nine-character mantra" – be empathetic, be good at speaking, and be good at handling affairs. For example, when facing co-workers who find it troublesome to sign labor contracts, we first listen carefully and think from their perspective; then, we list real cases and use specific scenarios such as "wage amounts are not credible without written proof" and "who is responsible if you get injured while working" to explain that the contract is a "protective talisman"; finally, we directly provide concise contract texts and assist them in signing on the spot. A combination of "legal publicity + service" effectively improved work efficiency and publicity effects.
Pre-event prevention must be sufficient, and post-event follow-up must be grasped firmly. For handling labor disputes, closing the case is not the end; ensuring that the case does not recur is the only way to achieve satisfaction. This means not only substantially resolving the current dispute, but also focusing on the long term, with refined and normalized supervision to prevent similar problems from recurring. For example, after handling wage arrears for a decoration project, we did not stop at distributing wages, but interviewed the general contractor and subcontractors, urging them to improve their employment ledgers, implement the separate management of project funds and wages, and conduct regular return visits to ensure the implementation of the system. Through the closed-loop management of "case disposal + system improvement + follow-up effectiveness," we transformed solving one problem into regulating an area, achieving both symptomatic and fundamental cures, allowing laborers to work hard with peace of mind and enterprises to develop with peace of mind.
Our work is related to employment rights, the warmth of the city, and social harmony. The heavier the responsibility, the more firmly we must shoulder it. Over the years, I have "fought tough battles," rushing between construction sites, project departments, and subcontracting companies for several consecutive days, finally finding the key evidence to solve the problem; staying up late, sorting out attendance records and worker statements bit by bit, until all amounts accurately corresponded... Although it is hard work, I know that behind every wage is the dignity of the laborer, the livelihood of the family, and the justice of "getting paid for labor." Being meticulous brings strength, and being attentive brings peace of mind. In the future, I will continue to walk this road of protecting wages and defending rights, walking steadily and to the end.
(The author is a labor security inspector at the Hongkou District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau (虹口区人力资源和社会保障局) in Shanghai (上海).)
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The Mengxi River Site is a Paleolithic site located in Ziyang City (资阳市), Sichuan Province (四川省), in the middle and upper reaches of the Mengxi River (濛溪河), a tributary of the Tuo River (沱江). The site has yielded a large number of stone tools, animal and plant remains, and is known as an "encyclopedic" site. To date, 53 genera of 37 families of plants have been identified at the site, with over 8,600 ultra-depth-of-field photographs of plant seeds and fruits taken, 1,670 samples completed, and approximately 20,000 data entries recorded.
How to find inspiration through interdisciplinary communication? How to carry out rescue excavations in silt? How to build a "mini-museum" next to the excavation site? Recently, this reporter from the People's Daily approached the archaeological team at the Mengxi River Site to listen to their stories.
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On the banks of the Mengxi River (濛溪河) in Ziyang City (资阳市), Sichuan Province (四川省), a fresh earthy scent permeates the air outside an archaeological shed, where staff members are gently turning the soil with tools, carefully searching for remains; on the other side, unearthed remains are being screened and classified, awaiting observation and research.
A flood in 2021 suddenly revealed the Mengxi River Site, dating back approximately 80,000 to 60,000 years. To date, the archaeological team has discovered a total of 15,100 numbered stone tools and fossil specimens, and 62,200 plant seeds and fruits, etc., at the Mengxi River Site complex.
Crossing the mud and exploring the unknown, this archaeological team, with an "average age of 30 and an average of 300 days of business trips per year," is knocking on the door of an underwater "ancient world" on the banks of the Mengxi River (濛溪河).
Finding Inspiration in Interdisciplinary Brainstorming
"The fusion and collision of everyone's thinking will surely lead to the answer."
In the studio next to the site, researchers place unearthed stone artifacts under a microscope, and subtle traces of human processing gradually become apparent; in front of the lens, seeds from tens of thousands of years ago still largely retain their original color.
Rewind to September 2021, when Zheng Zhexuan (郑喆轩), director of the Paleolithic Archaeology Institute of the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology (四川省文物考古研究院), received a tip from the local cultural relics department and rushed to the banks of the Mengxi River (濛溪河). Many ebony and animal fossils had already been washed out by the flood. Jumping into the silt to search, he successfully discovered typical stone tools and strata, preliminarily confirming the site as an ancient human activity site.
Tan Peiyang (谭培阳), deputy director of the Paleolithic Archaeology Institute of the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology (四川省文物考古研究院), who arrived with support, felt considerable pressure.
"Our previous projects were mainly focused on stone tools and fossils. This is the first time we have encountered waterlogged sediments rich in organic matter, and we have no experience to draw on," said Tan Peiyang (谭培阳).
How to handle the wooden remains became a problem for the archaeological team. If general excavation methods were used, it was likely to damage or confuse the ancient human traces within, affecting subsequent research. What should be the next step?
The archaeological team included both imaginative "adventurers" and detail-oriented "perfectionists." "When we are confused, we look for inspiration through brainstorming," Tan Peiyang (谭培阳) recalled. After repeated discussions, everyone decided to continue excavating on the basis of "believing that wooden objects existed."
Tan Peiyang (谭培阳) and his colleagues circled the wood, determined the burial direction, and then used flexible tools to remove it bit by bit, a process that took several times more effort than general excavation. However, the results were surprisingly rewarding: under the microscope, the scraping marks of ancient humans were obvious, which confirmed the existence of wooden objects. These discoveries provided important evidence for the early use of wooden materials.
With the excavation of a large number of stone tools, animal fossils, and plant remains, the archaeological team quickly realized that the Mengxi River Site was a rare "encyclopedic" site. To understand it, it was necessary to gather the wisdom of multiple disciplines.
The Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology (四川省文物考古研究院) acted as a bridge, and experts and scholars in the fields of chronology, taphonomy, paleoenvironment, paleozoology, and paleobotany from home and abroad joined one after another, and an archaeological team gathering the strength of multiple disciplines was quickly formed. In one interdisciplinary brainstorming session after another, new problems and new methods emerged. Determining the "age" of the Mengxi River Site fills the archaeological gap in the evolutionary process of modern humans in East Asia; the discovery of walnuts, peppercorns, and elderberry, the earliest plants to appear in human sites worldwide, rewrites the history of prehistoric human use of plants...
"We still have many questions to solve, and the road to research is still very long," said Tan Peiyang (谭培阳). "Individual cognition has limitations, but the fusion and collision of everyone's thinking will surely lead to the answer."
Tempering Resilience in Difficult Conditions
"Adhere to hard work and don't be afraid to use 'stupid methods'."
When asked about the biggest challenge in their work, the archaeological team members all recalled the difficult experience of fighting floods.
"Success also comes from floods, and difficulties also come from floods." Zheng Zhexuan (郑喆轩) told reporters that because the site is located in a low-lying area on the riverbank where water flows converge, the waterlogged environment has fortunately preserved organic matter from tens of thousands of years ago to this day; however, frequent floods have also brought great difficulties to archaeological excavations.
Archaeological team member Cheng Yingjie (程应杰) joined the excavation work at the Mengxi River Site at the end of 2022. At that time, the team had already experienced multiple cycles of "flood fighting - silt removal - flood fighting again," and the pace of excavation was repeatedly disrupted by rainfall. Helpless, the archaeological team worked with relevant departments to study flood control methods and build a temporary dam. "In addition to archaeology, I also learned a lot about water conservancy knowledge," Cheng Yingjie (程应杰) said with a smile.
Recalling that experience, Cheng Yingjie (程应杰) could not count how many sleepless nights he had experienced. Whenever the rain was heavy, he had to work overtime to cover the excavation site with plastic film and sandbags, and the team members' eyes were always red. The weather was fickle, and everyone made the best of it, catching stray fish that had strayed into the exploration square and cooking several meals of sauerkraut fish.
The archaeological team's struggle was not lonely. When the flood came, the Ziyang (资阳) local fire and armed police teams, grassroots cadres and villagers also rushed to the site to help, and relevant departments also deployed large pumps to work day and night. In September 2024, the outer dam of the excavation site was completed, and the threat of flooding was lifted. "We can finally devote ourselves to our work wholeheartedly," said Cheng Yingjie (程应杰).
"Adhere to hard work and don't be afraid to use 'stupid methods'." In Cheng Yingjie's (程应杰) view, the archaeological team has always adhered to this concept. In addition to encountering floods for the first time, the richness of the relics, the comprehensiveness of the information, and the prominence of the value of the Mengxi River Site also far exceeded the team's imagination. If there is no work experience to draw on, then start from the basics.
In order to capture all microscopic information as much as possible, the archaeological team chose high-density sampling to collect all excavated soil. Each exploration square was divided into small grids, and every 5 centimeters of soil was bagged and sent for water selection and flotation treatment. The collected remains also needed to be dried and classified. "More than 200,000 liters of soil samples were collected, which is also the first time we have encountered such a large workload," said Cheng Yingjie (程应杰). It is precisely because of this "stupid method" that more than 60,000 plant seeds were found in only 3% of the samples, which became key samples for studying the early human use of plants.
Innovating Popular Science in Repeated Polishing
"I want to tell the story of the Mengxi River Site to more people."
Next to the excavation site of the Mengxi River Site, there is also a "mini-museum." Most visitors' understanding of the Mengxi River Site begins here.
The "museum" is located in a prefabricated house, and the 45-square-meter space is like a "fragment of time and space," containing a history of ancient human life. From the making and use of tools for collecting and hunting, to the use of animal and plant resources, and then to the budding of symbolic and artistic consciousness, the exhibition introduces the overview of the Mengxi River Site in chapters, and displays the unearthed remains such as stone tools, fossils, and plant seeds accordingly. By touching and experiencing stone tool models and observing the morphology of unearthed seeds through magnifying devices, the public can directly and systematically understand the life of ancient humans here.
Archaeological team member Liao Lin (廖琳) is the curator of this exhibition. After graduating from university, she joined the archaeological team at the Mengxi River Site and became the team's "popular science officer" with her museum studies background. "The archaeological excavation cycle is long, but the attention to the site has been increasing, so we had the idea of creating a 'mini-museum' in advance to let everyone get a taste of it as soon as possible," said Liao Lin (廖琳).
Participating in excavations during the day and studying Paleolithic archaeology monographs and pondering the exhibition framework at night, Liao Lin's (廖琳) days in Mengxi (濛溪) were busy and fulfilling. As her understanding of the "life story" of the site gradually deepened, the ideas for designing the exhibition also gradually became clear. She decided to make good use of the advantages of the rich variety of unearthed remains at the Mengxi River Site and arrange the exhibition from three levels: the ancient human production, life, and spiritual world.
Without symbols and words, how can modern people resonate with stone tools? This is the difficulty in popularizing Paleolithic archaeology. "We must put our heart into the exhibition outline, soften the exhibition commentary as much as possible, and make it understandable to the audience." Liao Lin (廖琳) constantly absorbed team opinions to modify the outline and spent several months.
In the past, when participating in museum curation, Liao Lin (廖琳) focused on desk work of consulting materials; this time, as an excavator, she put her efforts into the exploration square. "Gradually, I had a sense of 'dialogue,' first with ancient humans, and then with the audience," said Liao Lin (廖琳).
Serving as an interpreter and appearing in documentaries, the archaeological team's popular science work is constantly enriched, and a new exhibition at the Ziyang City Museum (资阳市博物馆) has also been put on the agenda. Liao Lin (廖琳) is full of energy, "I want to tell the story of the Mengxi River Site to more people."
Now, Cheng Yingjie (程应杰) is still stationed at the construction site to continue excavation and research work, and there are also batches of college students who come to intern and train. Liao Lin (廖琳) went to the Daocheng Piluo Site (稻城皮洛遗址) on the Sichuan-Tibet Plateau (川西高原), where she built a new "mini-museum." "After training at the Mengxi River Site, every young team member can stand alone," said Tan Peiyang (谭培阳).
The story of the Mengxi River Site continues. To date, 53 genera of 37 families of plants, such as Rosaceae and Juglandaceae, have been identified at the site, with over 8,600 ultra-depth-of-field photographs of plant seeds and fruits taken, 1,670 samples completed, and approximately 20,000 data entries recorded. These results provide systematic botanical data for discussing the relationship between humans and nature in the development of humans about 60,000 years ago. After investigation and research, a "Mengxi River Cultural Type" site complex, widely distributed in the Tuo River (沱江) and Fu River (涪江) basins and with common cultural characteristics, has emerged. Moving towards exploring regional ancient cultures, this vibrant archaeological team is constantly moving forward.
■Extended Reading
What was discovered at the Mengxi River Site?
The Mengxi River Site is located in Leyangqiao Village (乐阳桥村), Lezhi County (乐至县), Ziyang City (资阳市), Sichuan Province (四川省). It was discovered in September 2021. The overall age of the site is no later than 60,000 years ago, and the upper limit can exceed 80,000 years ago. The site can be called an "encyclopedia" of the Paleolithic Age, and more than 10,000 stone artifacts and animal fossils have been unearthed so far. At the same time, rare organic matter remains such as bone tools, wooden tools, and a large number of plant remains were also found in the Paleolithic site, including walnuts, medicinal plant elderberry, etc., which are the earliest to appear in human sites worldwide.
The systematic and rich remains preserved in the waterlogged environment of the Mengxi River Site contain detailed paleoenvironmental backgrounds, complete production and living materials, diverse behavioral patterns, and the preliminary exploration of the early spiritual world of ancient humans, comprehensively and three-dimensionally reflecting the true picture of early human society. The site fills the cultural gap in the Paleolithic Age, confirms the behavioral characteristics of early modern humans in southern China, rewrites the history of animal and plant use, and brings systematic breakthroughs to the study of the origin and development of modern humans in East Asia.
(Compiled by Li Kaixuan (李凯旋), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on January 28th (Reporter: Zhang Mingse (张明瑟)) On the occasion of the imminent implementation of the "National Reading Promotion Regulations," in order to implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the spirit of the National Propaganda Ministers' Conference, and to better build a society that loves reading, the roundtable discussion "What Can We Do to Promote National Reading" was held at the People's Daily (人民日报社) on January 28th.
Participating experts stated that reading is the most fundamental cultural construction, and the official implementation of the "National Reading Promotion Regulations" will provide a solid legal guarantee for promoting the construction of a reading society. Carrying out national reading activities requires both adhering to long-termism, achieving success through sustained effort 久久为功 (jiǔ jiǔ wéi gōng - "achieve success through sustained effort," persistent effort leads to success), and seizing every minute, striving for short-term breakthroughs; the role of paper reading is irreplaceable, and it is necessary to maintain focus, 春风化雨 (chūn fēng huà yǔ - "spring breeze and rain," gentle and imperceptible influence); it is necessary to leverage the role of new media such as short videos, innovate "creative techniques," "pave the way" for public reading, and enhance the sense of accomplishment in reading; in the context of the Internet, to create a strong atmosphere of loving to read, reading good books, and being good at reading, and to meet the reading needs of the people, continuous efforts should be made in improving publishing quality, providing high-quality content, innovating communication methods, and enriching reading scenarios. The participating experts also put forward work suggestions on the People's Daily (人民日报社)'s "Fragrant Earth" activity.
The event was hosted by the Literature and Art Department of the People's Daily (人民日报社文艺部) and People.cn (人民网). Experts and scholars, publishers, and teacher representatives from the Publishing Association of China (中国出版协会), Peking University (北京大学), CITIC Press Group (中信出版集团), Douyin Group (抖音集团), the Affiliated Experimental High School of Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学附属实验中学), and other units, as well as knowledge payment APP founders, reading video bloggers, and other relevant individuals attended the symposium.
Return to TopBy: 杨天梁
At 15:48 on January 19, at Launch Pad 2 of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, the Long March 12 carrier rocket successfully launched the satellite internet low-orbit constellation 19 satellites into space, marking a complete success for the launch mission. This is also the twelfth successful launch from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site.
For this mission, a chief commander born in the 1990s was employed for the first time at the launch site. Many people are curious: will such a young launch command team be nervous when giving the countdown ignition command? Over the past few years, we have accumulated a lot of experience, and the launch model has become more mature and finalized. The integration and innovation of technology, and the efficient collaboration of the team, have given everyone more confidence and peace of mind during the countdown.
Commercial space launches emphasize both safety and efficiency. Launch Pad 1 can achieve "launch in five days, repair in five days," possessing the technical conditions for high-density, regular launches. The launch pad adopts an improved "three vertical" testing and launch mode (vertical assembly, vertical testing, and vertical transfer of the rocket). Before launch, the rocket is divided into three parts and vertically transported to the launch pad, then hoisted and assembled one by one by a crane. This mode can maintain the state unchanged to the greatest extent, improving the reliability and safety of testing and launching while reducing waiting time.
Cost reduction and efficiency improvement have also spurred more technological innovation. The bidirectional diversion cone technology can guide and discharge rocket fuel gas flow, avoiding high-temperature gas from splashing back onto the rocket and causing damage to ground facilities. The modular design allows components to be quickly replaced and repaired, saving a lot of recovery time compared to traditional underground diversion trenches. The use of a squeeze-type large-flow water spray system can release 500 tons of water in 15 seconds, increasing cooling and noise reduction efficiency by 30%.
Launch Pad 2 also has innovative measures. At the beginning of the pad's design, there was debate at the launch site between "one-to-one dedicated" and "one-to-many general-purpose": one launch pad adapting to one type of rocket makes the decision-making process easy and risk-free; adapting to the launch needs of multiple types of rockets can certainly embrace a broader market, but the risk is very high. In the end, we determined the technical path of "unified design." The successful completion of 5 launches has further verified the correctness of this choice.
A number of domestically pioneering technologies have been implemented and practiced at Launch Pad 2. The medium-sized liquid rocket launch pad adopting the "three horizontal" testing and launch mode avoids the construction of tall vertical assembly buildings. The hydraulic erection device adopting rapid reverse technology can ensure the smooth launch of the rocket. The launch pad can meet the launch requirements of more than 20 types of rockets with different diameters such as 3.35 meters, 3.8 meters, and 5.0 meters, and various configurations such as core-stage series and three-module bundling. Multiple rockets can start their "ask the sky" journey at Launch Pad 2, which not only reduces redundant construction but also improves economic benefits.
The commercial space launch site system is huge and the equipment is precise, with visible vertical and horizontal pipelines, and invisible intertwined processes. Our team is also constantly running-in and growing, with positions flowing with tasks, personnel allocated according to needs, and the product party leading the team to be responsible for the on-site assembly, testing, and quality control, while the launch site focuses on providing sites, equipment, and standardized service interfaces. Job responsibilities, launch processes, and staffing are optimized one by one, coupled with experienced personnel leading new ones and practice leading training, young technical backbones quickly grow up and take charge. The dual-pad launch preparation is advanced in parallel, and the responsibilities of the two chief commanders are clear, each managing one pad and leading one team, while paying attention to close communication, coordination, and cooperation.
Since the first successful launch in November 2024, the launch site has accurately sent a total of 110 satellites into predetermined orbits. Technology integration and management innovation not only help continuous mission success but also support the courage and confidence in the development of the commercial space industry.
(The author is the Director of the Hainan Provincial Civil and Commercial Aerospace Standardization Technical Committee, interviewed and compiled by Dong Zeyang (董泽扬), a reporter from this newspaper)
■Extended Reading
How to Calculate the Economic Account of Commercial Space Launch Sites
Commercial space launches need to allocate resources using market-oriented methods and calculate the economic account of input and benefits. For example, commercial space launch sites require a large number of large-scale facilities and equipment, special fuels, and gases. If they are obtained using the original supporting supply model, the prices are high, and multiple procurement projects running in parallel are also prone to causing schedule conflicts and chaotic relationship management.
To this end, Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. has explored a set of procurement strategies, introducing competitive negotiation and price reduction through market-oriented procurement, and using road transportation instead of railway transportation for aerospace kerosene and other methods, while ensuring the supply of materials in place, improving procurement efficiency.
In addition to saving money on material purchases, efforts must also be made on resource conservation. For example, using membrane press high-pressure recovery to replace traditional airbags to recover and use helium, a valuable resource, saves high procurement costs; pressurized pre-cooling shortens the pre-cooling time for launch missions by 4 hours, and the saved 20 cubic meters of liquid hydrogen can also cope with launch window delays, saving 1 million yuan with this item alone. In addition, the launch site also integrated communication, meteorology, fiber optic relay forwarding, and other systems for the first time, reserving measurement and control data interfaces, allowing multi-system joint decision-making to be completed in front of the screen.
(Compiled by Dong Zeyang (董泽扬), a reporter from this newspaper)
Return to TopAccording to reports, Beijing (北京), January 28th (Reporter Wang Haonan (王昊男)) - This reporter learned recently from the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology (北京市经济和信息化局) that as of December 31, 2025, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration City Cluster has completed the first round of demonstration tasks.
It is reported that the demonstration city cluster has completed ahead of schedule the technological innovation and independent application of key component stacks, membrane electrodes, bipolar plates, etc., filling the gap in the domestic independent application of carbon paper, and forming a domestic leading full-industry chain system in Daxing District (大兴区), Beijing (北京市).
The demonstration city cluster has overfulfilled the vehicle promotion and mileage assessment requirements. Within the demonstration task, a total of 5,322 fuel cell vehicles have been promoted, and a total of 50 hydrogen refueling stations have been built, creating a domestic leading hydrogen environment for fuel cell vehicles. A total of 83 policies have been issued and implemented, taking the lead in building a full-dimensional policy support system covering top-level design, technological innovation, industrial implementation, promotion and application, hydrogen energy security, and safety supervision.
Return to TopIn recent years, Jiangbei District (江北区), Ningbo City (宁波市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), relying on local characteristic resources, has vigorously developed the cultural tourism industry and created the "Go to Cicheng to Catch the Fair" (去慈城赶集) cultural tourism brand. The picture shows the ancient county town of Cicheng (慈城古县城) in Jiangbei District (江北区) a few days ago, where tourists are experiencing the making of New Year cakes.
Photo by Dong Xiaofei (董小飞) (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper Lanzhou (兰州), January 28th (Reporter: Zeng Yichen (曾亦辰)) -- Recently, the Gansu Provincial Department of Natural Resources (甘肃省自然资源厅) and 17 other departments jointly issued the "Three-Year Action Plan for Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Green Mine Construction in Gansu Province (甘肃省绿色矿山建设提质增效三年行动工作方案)," aiming to further promote the green and high-quality development of the mining industry in Gansu Province (甘肃省).
The plan proposes that by the end of 2028, 90% of the large-scale mines and 80% of the medium-sized mines in Gansu Province (甘肃省) with licenses and in production should meet the standards for green mines, and small-scale mines should be encouraged to actively participate in the creation; a total of 18 intelligent green mines will be built, and a number of mines will be promoted for informationization and intelligent transformation to promote the double improvement of the number and quality of green mines.
The plan proposes to strengthen scientific and technological innovation, encourage enterprises to increase investment in research and development, and cultivate new quality productivity in the mining field; implement relevant tax incentives such as value-added tax and resource tax for eligible enterprises, and exempt mines in the directory from resource tax for selling low-grade mineral products (except gold); implement strict dynamic management, carry out spot checks and verifications of no less than 10% according to the principle of "two random selections and one public announcement," conduct special on-site verifications of sand, gravel, and soil mines every three years, improve the management system, and achieve online full-process control.
Return to TopLayout design of this edition: Zhang Fangman (张芳曼)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 白光迪 郑洋洋 王永战
Core Reading
On the extensive road network, an increasing number of new energy vehicles are facilitating travel and changing our lives. Simultaneously, public charging facilities across various regions are accelerating their quality improvement and upgrades, with continuously optimized charging conditions.
By the end of December 2025, the number of electric vehicle charging facilities in China reached 20.092 million. The world's largest electric vehicle charging network supports the smooth travel of over 43 million new energy vehicles.
By the end of 2027, 28 million charging facilities will be built, providing over 300 million kilowatts of public charging capacity, meeting the charging needs of over 80 million electric vehicles... The National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) and other departments recently issued the "Three-Year Doubling Action Plan for Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Service Capacity (2025-2027)" (《电动汽车充电设施服务能力“三年倍增”行动方案（2025—2027年）》), proposing to continuously improve the charging network, enhance charging efficiency, optimize service quality, and innovate the industrial ecology, adapting to the increasing number of new energy vehicles nationwide and promoting the purchase and use of new energy vehicles on a larger scale.
"Super-fast combination" charging piles have been built in highway service areas, basic rural areas have achieved "fast charging in townships, and charging piles in central villages," and urban communities have introduced charging pile construction and operation enterprises... The accelerated quality improvement and upgrading of public charging facilities in various regions, and the continuous optimization of charging conditions, are leading to a rapid increase in charging service capacity.
This service area:
"Full of Power" and Fast Charging
"When two guns of a charging pile are connected simultaneously, 63 kilowatt-hours of electricity are charged in 15 minutes, which is really fast!" At the Taihu Service Area (太湖服务区) of the Suzhou (苏州) Ring Expressway in Jiangsu (江苏), Xiao Wang (小王), a truck driver from Henan (河南), praised the "one vehicle, two guns" charging method.
Two years ago, Xiao Wang purchased a new energy heavy truck. "Heavy truck batteries have a large capacity, and the power of many charging piles in highway service areas is insufficient, resulting in long charging times, which affects transportation efficiency and is quite a waste of time," Xiao Wang said. Recently, he heard that the Taihu Service Area had installed super-fast charging piles and wanted to try them out.
"We have set up 4 dedicated charging parking spaces for new energy heavy trucks, supporting one vehicle with two guns for efficient simultaneous charging, with a maximum output power of up to 480 kilowatts, which is nearly 4 times the efficiency of traditional fast charging," said Chu Zhili (褚智立), head of the charging pile operation company at the Taihu Service Area.
The Taihu Service Area supercharging station officially began operation in September last year and is the first demonstration charging station in Jiangsu to integrate megawatt-level flexible shared supercharging and an intelligent operation and maintenance system. The intelligent operation and maintenance system has woven a safety protection network for the supercharging station. Through "AI visual algorithm + intelligent operation and maintenance cockpit," the system can perform real-time monitoring of open flames and equipment anomalies, integrate multiple monitoring channels, hazard lists, and inspection dynamics, helping operation and maintenance personnel make efficient decisions and protect charging safety and travel safety.
As of now, the Taihu Service Area supercharging station serves an average of 173 vehicles per day, with an average charge of 21 kilowatt-hours and an average charging time of 20 minutes. "Building fast and super-fast charging piles in highway service areas can further enhance service capabilities, effectively meet the growing energy replenishment needs of new energy vehicles, and alleviate charging queue pressure," said Wang Xinming (王新明), Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Suzhou Transportation Investment Group (苏州交投集团). The group is conducting power condition assessments of each service area along the line, installing as much as possible and building quickly where possible, with high-power stations continuously increasing. Currently, the Suzhou Transportation Investment Group has deployed fast charging equipment in 11 service areas within its jurisdiction, achieving full coverage of all stations.
This small village:
Charging piles built at the doorstep
At noon, in the courtyard of the Dongguo Village (东郭村) Village Committee in Songcun Town (宋村镇), Changzi County (长子县), Changzhi City (长治市), Shanxi (山西), Wang Baoqin (王保琴) drove her new energy vehicle to the charging pile. After skillfully plugging in the charging gun, the phone displayed a charging price of 0.68 yuan per kilowatt-hour. "Now I can charge in the village, which is much more convenient. I come here at this time every day because charging is the cheapest!" Wang Baoqin said.
Wang Baoqin lives in the urban area of Changzhi and has been doing business in the Dongguo Village vegetable trading market for a long time, with a two-hour round trip every day. "My new energy vehicle has a range of 400 kilometers. In the past, I was worried about the inconvenience of charging in the village, which affected my commute," Wang Baoqin said. Now that charging is convenient, her "range anxiety" has been greatly alleviated.
Changzi County was selected as one of the first batch of pilot counties for supplementing shortcomings in county-level charging and battery swapping infrastructure in July 2024. The local government has adopted a government-enterprise collaboration mechanism, with the County Energy Bureau taking the lead, jointly with the Changzi County Agricultural Investment Company (长子县农业投资公司) and the State Grid Changzi County Power Supply Company (国网长子县供电公司), focusing on rural road corridors and tourist attractions to accelerate the construction of public charging and battery swapping infrastructure.
"We conducted a full-area census and determined charging locations based on 12 indicators, including population density, tourism resources, traffic flow, and agricultural production layout," said Liu Jing (刘京), Director of the Changzi County Energy Bureau. Currently, the construction of charging piles in the first batch of 68 villages has been completed.
"For private capital investing in the construction of charging piles, as long as they meet the relevant conditions for supplementing shortcomings, we will encourage them through subsidy policies," Liu Jing said. Changzi County is planning based on an average annual growth rate of 25% in the number of new energy vehicles in the county over the next 3 to 5 years, deploying charging pile construction in 96 villages and near rural roads. It is estimated that after completion, the charging pile coverage rate will reach over 65%, achieving "fast charging in townships and charging piles in central villages," effectively solving the problems of insufficient charging power and peak tripping in rural areas.
The power grid is the foundation for charging piles to go to the countryside. "The insufficient carrying capacity of the existing rural power grid is the biggest problem," said Wang Jianjun (王建军), head of the State Grid Changzi County Power Supply Company. The power load of a single fast charging pile is equivalent to the simultaneous power consumption of 60 households, and the existing power grid urgently needs to be upgraded. "We have conducted power grid carrying capacity assessments for each of the existing 68 locations and formulated personalized power保障方案 to ensure that the charging piles at each location can output stably."
This residential area:
"Unified Construction and Unified Service" Adds Convenience
In the Linjiangyuan East District (临江苑东区) of the High-tech Zone (高新区) in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), resident Yang Jing (杨静) drove into the underground garage. After scanning the code and connecting, the charging indicator light on the vehicle lit up, and Yang Jing left with peace of mind.
Linjiangyuan is a resettlement community, and all parking spaces are public parking spaces. Residents cannot install private charging piles, and charging new energy vehicles has become a "difficult problem." In the past, Yang Jing and her neighbors could only charge in the nearby park parking lot. Each round trip took more than 20 minutes. During peak hours, they had to wait in line for one or two hours.
At a "坝坝会" (bà bà huì - "dam dam meeting," a community meeting held in an open space), residents of the community collectively reflected on the difficulty of charging. The community then consulted the sub-district office and the High-tech Zone Development and Reform Bureau (高新区发展改革局) and other departments about the construction policy for public charging piles in resettlement communities. "We learned that the province has issued a development plan for charging infrastructure, encouraging the use of 'unified construction and unified service' and orderly charging to meet residents' charging needs," said Wang Bin (王斌), Secretary of the Party Committee of the Linjiang Community (临江社区). The community quickly sought policy implementation from relevant departments.
"Unified construction and unified service" refers to the unified planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of charging facilities in residential areas by operators. In 2024, Chengdu issued technical regulations for electric vehicle charging facilities in residential communities, supporting "unified construction and unified service" of charging infrastructure in residential areas. In May of the same year, the Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology (成都市经信局) also launched a list of enterprises with intelligent community "unified construction and unified service" and orderly charging capabilities for sub-districts and communities to select.
Soon after, the Linjiang Community selected two companies through comparison and other methods to be responsible for the construction, operation, and management of new energy vehicle charging piles in the East and West Districts of Linjiangyuan, respectively.
"After surveying, we found that there were more than 200 new energy vehicles in the East District and more than 100 in the West District," Wang Bin said. Combining the power load situation, the company calculated and decided to build 2 charging points and about 40 charging piles in each of the two areas. At the same time, the Linjiang Community also formulated charging pile usage management measures, clarifying the principles for the use and distribution of income from charging piles. The company also installed monitoring systems for the charging piles and dispatched inspection personnel to check the usage regularly.
"The 'unified construction and unified service' model has been promoted and replicated in many old and resettlement communities in the High-tech Zone," said a relevant person in charge of the Chengdu High-tech Zone Development and Reform Bureau. The next step will be to continue to promote this model to provide convenience for more residents to charge.
Return to TopThis report Beijing (北京), January 28th (Reporter Zhang Tianpei (张天培)) The reporter learned from the press conference held by the National Immigration Administration (国家移民管理局): In 2025, national immigration management agencies inspected a total of 697 million inbound and outbound personnel, an increase of 14.2% year-on-year, a record high. Among them, 335 million were residents of the mainland (大陆), and 279 million were residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, an increase of 15.1% and 10.1% year-on-year respectively; 82.035 million were foreigners, an increase of 26.4% year-on-year, of which 30.08 million foreigners entered the country visa-free, an increase of 49.5% year-on-year.
The exchange and interaction of Chinese and foreign personnel are more smooth. The pilot cities for mainland residents to reissue and replace entry and exit documents "全程网办" have increased to 50; Indonesia has been added as a country applicable to the 240-hour transit visa-free policy, and the total number of ports applicable to the policy has increased to 65; the visa-free policy for ASEAN tourist groups entering Xishuangbanna (西双版纳), Yunnan (云南) has been implemented; the number of countries with unilateral visa-free access to China has increased to 48, the number of countries with mutual visa exemption with China has expanded to 29, and the number of countries with unilateral visa-free access to China has increased to 28.
Serving the national and regional development strategies, a number of new immigration entry-exit management policies have been implemented to help create new heights for opening up to the outside world; innovative implementation of more active, open and effective talent introduction policies and systems to promote the construction of a system that responds to the entire process of entry visas, stay permits, permanent residence, and integration services.
Border inspection and clearance are more convenient. The application of 24-hour direct transit without inspection procedures has been expanded to applicable ports. The acceptance and issuance of temporary entry permits for transit visa-free and the one-time completion of entry border inspection procedures have been implemented uniformly at national passenger ports. The pilot implementation of electronic port visas in Shanghai (上海) has been promoted, the online filling of foreigner entry cards has been promoted, the application of "face-swiping" intelligent customs clearance has been promoted, and the construction of vehicle fast customs clearance systems has been piloted in some ports such as Hekou (河口), Yunnan (云南), supporting Erenhot (二连浩特) and other highway ports to pilot 7×24-hour customs clearance for freight channels.
In 2025, the national immigration management agencies will coordinate and promote the severe crackdown on crimes hindering national (border) management, continue to deepen the governance of "three illegals" foreigners, investigate and handle more than 18,900 cases of crimes hindering national (border) management, arrest more than 54,600 criminal suspects, crack down on 488 criminal gangs, and supervise 229 major and serious cases; severely crack down on illegal and criminal activities such as gun and explosives, drug trafficking and smuggling at ports and borders, solve 438 drug cases, arrest 579 criminal suspects, seize 6.09 tons of various drugs, and seize 2,098 various guns and 64,500 rounds of ammunition.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Shanghai on January 28th (Reporter Wang Yinxin (王崟欣)) On the 28th, AIA Insurance Asset Management Co., Ltd. and Aegon Holon Insurance Asset Management Co., Ltd., two newly established foreign-owned insurance asset management institutions, opened in Shanghai. These are the first batch of foreign-owned insurance asset management companies to open in Shanghai, marking a further increase in the level of opening up of Shanghai's financial industry and an important milestone in the construction of Shanghai International Financial Center.
With the strong support of the national financial regulatory authorities, the two institutions completed various preparatory tasks and successfully opened within a short period of 6 months, further demonstrating China's determination to open up to the world, and helping to strengthen foreign investment's confidence in long-term and sustainable investment in China. The establishment of the two foreign-owned insurance asset management institutions will further enhance the service capacity of Shanghai International Financial Center and improve Shanghai's efficiency in allocating global resources.
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At 10 a.m., a B998 bus arrived at the Qianhai Guiwan Park (前海桂湾公园) bus stop in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东). The reporter and several citizens boarded the bus, scanned the code, and took their seats. "This is an autonomous driving 'AI bus,' and it's free to ride now!" said passenger Ms. Zhao (赵女士).
The bus started smoothly. A car overtook on the left, and several electric bicycles passed on the right. The left-turn lane at the intersection ahead had a green light, and the straight lane had a red light. Real-time road conditions were displayed in a dynamic 3D format on the screen inside the bus. Passengers could also see the route stop information, as well as data on the steering wheel, brakes, and accelerator.
"I observed carefully and found that it can restore more than 90% of the real road conditions, which makes me trust the new technology around me even more," said Ms. Zhao (赵女士). She added that she usually gets carsick easily, but she doesn't when riding the "AI bus" because the vehicle turns, merges, and avoids obstacles very smoothly.
Why can the "AI bus" drive so steadily? The trick lies in the sensitive sensors. At the front of the vehicle, lidar and millimeter-wave radar accurately sense surrounding cars, pedestrians, and obstacles, while high-definition cameras observe traffic lights and road signs in real time. At the top of the vehicle, a high-precision positioning system reaches centimeter-level accuracy, helping the bus to accurately locate itself and plan its route. The vehicle's "brain" host is hidden in the body, processing massive amounts of traffic data in real time, making quick judgments and precise decisions, like an experienced "old driver."
Does the "AI bus" autonomous driving still need a driver? According to relevant regulations in Shenzhen (深圳), autonomous vehicles must be equipped with a safety officer, but there is generally no need to intervene in driving operations during the journey.
"If I encounter a sudden situation, I will take over in time and quickly switch to manual driving to ensure driving safety." Ma Deqing (马德庆), the safety officer in the driver's seat of this B998 bus, is carefully monitoring road and vehicle conditions. He was originally a bus driver, and after training and examination, he became a safety officer for the "AI bus." "AI has freed my hands, and I don't have to step on the brakes at any time, which greatly reduces the driving burden," said Ma Deqing (马德庆).
Arriving at a densely populated business district, the speed gradually slowed down. Identifying and avoiding vehicles occupying the road, yielding to pedestrians in front of zebra crossings... After smoothly passing through this area, the speed automatically picked up again.
With autonomous driving buses driving into the city, safety is always the issue of greatest concern to citizens.
"Before the vehicles went online, they underwent multiple tests and optimizations to ensure safety and reliability. At the same time, we carried out 1,000 kilometers of closed road tests and 1,000 kilometers of open road unmanned tests in Shenzhen (深圳). Demonstration operations only began after all indicators met the standards," said Liu Bin (刘彬), Deputy Director of the Fifth Branch Office of Shenzhen Bus Group Co., Ltd. (深圳巴士集团股份有限公司).
"Running" in the downtown area, the challenges faced by autonomous driving buses have suddenly escalated. The ever-changing road conditions require the "AI bus" to be even "smarter."
In order to accurately avoid pedestrians, the vehicle has added a prediction function for other traffic participants: when the vehicle senses the presence of pedestrians and non-motor vehicles nearby, it will calculate their trajectory and speed in a timely manner, and prepare to slow down or stop in advance to accurately respond to risks. The technical team also put a bottle of water on the car for testing, and constantly optimized the braking algorithm to make the ride experience smoother.
According to reports, the route has not yet been connected to urban road data, and mainly relies on "single-vehicle intelligence" to achieve autonomous driving. With the further development and popularization of smart transportation, the combination of single-vehicle intelligence and vehicle-road collaboration in the future will further improve the efficiency and accuracy of road condition response.
"Since its opening in August 2024, the autonomous driving bus has maintained 'zero accidents and zero delays'." The relevant person in charge of Shenzhen Bus Group (深圳巴士集团) said that as an open application scenario for new quality productive forces, the "AI bus" has improved the safety and environmental protection of urban public transportation, and is constantly refreshing passengers' travel experience.
As of now, there are 4 autonomous driving bus routes in Qianhai (前海), Shenzhen (深圳), which are open to citizens and tourists in the form of free reservations. They have been operating safely for more than 500 days, with a cumulative of 55,000 trial rides and a passenger mileage of 100,000 kilometers.
The demonstration application of autonomous driving buses in Qianhai (前海) has not only attracted citizens in the Greater Bay Area (大湾区) to experience them, but also attracted international counterparts to come and check in.
The relevant person in charge of Shenzhen Bus Group (深圳巴士集团) introduced that the route has received more than 100 inspection teams from countries and regions such as France, Germany, Singapore, and Japan to visit and experience. In the next step, more "AI bus" routes will be launched and operated in a larger area of Shenzhen (深圳).
Return to TopGansu leverages its unique geographical advantages to vigorously cultivate the fresh flower industry. The flower industry base in the modern agricultural demonstration park located in Lanzhou New Area (兰州新区) produces nearly 100 million stems of fresh cut flowers annually. Its sales network not only covers more than 70 cities in China, but also extends to East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. In 2025, the base exported more than 5.6 million stems of fresh flowers. The photo shows workers at the base sorting and packaging fresh cut roses on January 28.
Photo by Hou Chonghui (侯崇慧) (People's Vision)
Return to TopUrumqi, January 28th (People's Daily reporter Li Yanan (李亚楠) and Shang Rongzheng (尚嵘峥)) The reporter learned on the 27th from the People's Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区人民政府) that in 2025, the total value of Xinjiang's (新疆) foreign trade import and export exceeded 500 billion yuan for the first time, reaching 520.37 billion yuan, an increase of 19.9% year-on-year. Among them, the total value of imports and exports to countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" reached 458.37 billion yuan, an increase of 14.7% year-on-year, and the proportion of trade with the five Central Asian countries accounted for 36.4% of the country.
In 2025, Xinjiang (新疆) promoted high-level opening to the outside world, enhanced the energy level of the Eurasian Golden Passage, coordinated with other provinces and cities to open to the west, launched the first "Yuexin Express" (粤新快线) and "Tianshan" (天山号) assembled transit transport train, opened the first international cargo route directly to the Baltic Sea and South Africa, pioneered the "smart railway port + local rapid customs clearance" model, and promoted "highway port + local direct access" and other measures, the customs clearance efficiency of enterprises increased by more than 80%; the "Regulations of the China (Xinjiang) Free Trade Pilot Zone" (中国（新疆）自由贸易试验区条例) were promulgated and implemented, with a total of 115 reform pilot tasks implemented and achieved phased results in the Free Trade Pilot Zone, forming 72 autonomous region-level institutional innovation achievements, and the level of facilitation of investment and trade, logistics and transportation, capital flow, and personnel flow continued to increase.
Return to TopBy: 刘温馨
The contribution of the industrial and information technology sector to economic growth exceeds 40%. In 2025, facing profound and complex changes in the domestic and international situation, China's industrial economy moved forward against pressure and developed towards new and better directions, delivering a hard-won and impressive report card.
In this year, the "stability" trend continued to consolidate. First, looking at the overall situation, the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 5.9% year-on-year, and the manufacturing scale is expected to remain the world's largest for 16 consecutive years; then looking at the local situation, the added value of 36 industries out of 41 major industrial categories increased, with a growth rate of 87.8%; taking a closer look at the products, among the 623 major industrial products in the statistics, the output of 368 products increased, with a growth rate of 59.1%. "Stable and reassuring," adhering to focusing on the real economy as the focus of economic development, the role of the industrial economy as a "ballast stone" has become more prominent.
In this year, the pace of "progress" continued to accelerate. The first batch of 15 leading smart factories stood out, with artificial intelligence penetrating more than 70% of business scenarios, becoming a "Chinese model" representing the highest level of global intelligent manufacturing; more than 8,000 national green factories have been cultivated cumulatively, and the average renewable energy utilization rate of national green computing facilities in 2025 exceeded 70%. Anchoring the primary task of high-quality development unswervingly, the "gold content" of "Made in China" is constantly improving.
In this year, the "new" momentum continued to grow. The first phase of 6G technology trials formed more than 300 key technology reserves; the output of industrial robots increased by 28% year-on-year; new energy vehicle sales reached 16.49 million units... Focusing on promoting the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, more and more innovative achievements that are "countable" and "well-known" are emerging, and new quality productive forces are constantly adding momentum to economic development.
In this year, the effect of "vitality" continued to manifest. The vitality of business entities burst forth - the added value of specialized and new "little giant" enterprises above designated size increased by 9% year-on-year, and the number of high-tech enterprises within the validity period reached 504,000 as of now; data ran out of economic vitality - 5G and gigabit optical networks were integrated into 91 of the 97 major categories of the national economy, and the industrial Internet has achieved full coverage of 41 major industrial categories.
The industrial resilience of a major country is strong, and it has sufficient confidence to forge ahead. Standing at the new starting point of the "15th Five-Year Plan," adhering to stabilizing growth, strengthening innovation, and promoting integration, vigorously promoting new industrialization, and accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone, the characteristics of the industrial economy being resilient, having great potential, and being full of vitality will be further demonstrated.
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State-owned enterprises are an important material and political foundation of socialism with Chinese characteristics. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to the reform and development of state-owned enterprises, and has made profound discussions in many works in the first volume of "Xi Jinping Economic Anthology." For example, "Explanation on the 'Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Several Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Deepening Reform'" pointed out: "State-owned enterprises are an important force in promoting national modernization and safeguarding the common interests of the people"; "Unswervingly Strengthening, Optimizing, and Expanding State-Owned Enterprises" pointed out: "China's state-owned enterprises have made historic contributions to China's economic and social development, scientific and technological progress, national defense construction, and improvement of people's livelihoods. Their contributions are outstanding! Their contributions are indispensable!"; and so on. General Secretary Xi Jinping recently made important instructions on the work of central enterprises, emphasizing that "we must base ourselves on the real economy, strengthen the tackling of key core technologies, and promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation." To implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech and the decision-making arrangements of the Party Central Committee, it is necessary to promote state-owned enterprises to further strengthen their mission and responsibility, continue to enhance their innovation capabilities, and play a greater role in achieving high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology.
The Rich Connotation and Important Significance of Enhancing the Innovation Capability of State-Owned Enterprises
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Grasp the New Development Stage, Implement the New Development Concept, and Build a New Development Pattern": "State-owned enterprises such as central enterprises must bravely shoulder heavy responsibilities, dare to be pioneers, and bravely act as the 'source' of original technologies and the 'chain leader' of modern industrial chains"; in his important instructions on the work of central enterprises, he emphasized: "On the new journey, central enterprises must fully recognize the responsibilities and missions they shoulder, better serve the overall work of the Party and the country, serve the high-quality economic and social development, serve the guarantee and improvement of people's livelihoods, bravely shoulder social responsibilities, and contribute greater strength to the construction of Chinese-style modernization." These important expositions have clarified the functional positioning of state-owned enterprises in the new era and pointed out the direction for enhancing the innovation capabilities of state-owned enterprises.
Enterprises are the main body of innovation. Generally speaking, enterprise innovation capability refers to the ability and level of an enterprise to systematically complete innovation activities, covering the effectiveness and efficiency reflected in each link and stage of innovation, such as innovation strategy leadership, innovation resource ownership and control, innovation resource allocation and utilization, and innovation result acquisition. In a broad sense, enterprise innovation capability includes not only technological innovation capability, but also non-technological innovation capabilities, such as product innovation capability, brand innovation capability, organizational innovation capability, and business model innovation capability; in a narrow sense, enterprise innovation capability specifically refers to enterprise technological innovation capability, which is the ability of an enterprise from knowledge production to knowledge management, application and innovation, from scientific innovation to technological innovation and then to the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, to promote product and industrial innovation through technological innovation, as well as to effectively absorb, master, and improve existing technologies and create new technologies and new products. China's state-owned enterprises are the enterprises of the country and the enterprises of the people. The innovation capability of state-owned enterprises includes not only technological innovation capability in the narrow sense, but also comprehensive innovation capabilities including institutional innovation, management innovation, and market innovation in the broad sense. It is a multi-dimensional and complex system capability of state-owned enterprises to promote and support the realization of their innovation strategies.
From an international comparison perspective, Western capitalist countries also have state-owned enterprises, but they mostly only undertake the function of compensating for market failures and are generally not an important part of the national innovation system. China's state-owned enterprises are an important pillar and reliance for our Party to govern and rejuvenate the country, and are the "ballast stone" of the national economy, the "national team" of scientific and technological innovation, the "leader" of industrial development, and the "main force" for maintaining security, playing a backbone and supporting role in China's economic and social development. China's state-owned enterprise innovation is not only the inherent meaning of enhancing core functions, enhancing core competitiveness, and building world-class enterprises, but also the inherent requirement of enhancing the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system and promoting high-quality development. It is directly related to whether the superiority of the basic socialist economic system can be fully exerted and reflected, and related to the vitality of China's socialist system and the smooth advancement of Chinese-style modernization.
From a macro perspective, the world today is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is developing in depth, and competition and games between major powers are becoming increasingly fierce. To comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, it is urgent to seize opportunities, accelerate the realization of high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology, develop new quality productive forces, and firmly grasp the initiative in international competition in our own hands. As an important subject of scientific and technological innovation in China and an important part of the national strategic scientific and technological force, state-owned enterprise innovation is of great significance for enhancing the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system and comprehensively enhancing independent innovation capabilities, and is also a strategic need for coordinating development and security and building a new development pattern. Especially in key areas and key links, state-owned enterprises improve their independent innovation capabilities, strengthen the tackling of key core technologies and "bottleneck" technologies, which can enhance the resilience and security level of the industrial chain and supply chain, and at the same time open up greater space and provide security guarantees for the development of the national economy.
From a meso perspective, state-owned enterprises account for a high proportion of China's manufacturing industry and real economy, and play an important role in equipment manufacturing, energy and chemical industries, and other fields. The innovation capability of state-owned enterprises to a certain extent determines the foundation and level of manufacturing and real economic development. At present, China is accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system supported by the real economy. It is necessary to go against the trend and accelerate breakthroughs in short-board areas, and also to follow the trend and make the most of our advantages and strengthen them in advantageous areas. Enhancing the innovation capability of state-owned enterprises can not only drive the common development of upstream and downstream enterprises by breaking through common technologies in the industry and improve the basic capabilities of the industry and the modernization level of the industrial chain, but also help promote the high-end, intelligent, and green transformation of the industry, accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system, and consolidate and strengthen the foundation of the real economy.
From a micro perspective, innovation is the core driving force for enterprise development, which can enhance the market competitiveness and adaptability of enterprises. Most world-class enterprises have strong innovation capabilities and high innovation levels. In the new era and new journey, innovation is an important prerequisite for state-owned enterprises to better assume their responsibilities and missions, and can also provide key support for enhancing the competitiveness, control, influence, and risk resistance capabilities of state-owned enterprises. Adhering to promoting innovation through reform and focusing on solving deep-seated problems restricting enterprise development can enhance the core functions of state-owned enterprises, enhance core competitiveness, accelerate the construction of world-class enterprises, truly achieve quality change, efficiency change, and power change, and strengthen, optimize, and expand state-owned enterprises and state-owned capital.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" Period, China's State-Owned Enterprises' Innovation Capability Was Significantly Improved
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) required in "Unswervingly Strengthening, Optimizing, and Expanding State-Owned Enterprises" to "build state-owned enterprises well," and pointed out in "Accelerating the Construction of a New Development Pattern and Focusing on Promoting High-Quality Development" to "deepen the reform of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises, accelerate the optimization and structural adjustment of the state-owned economy, and promote the strengthening, optimization, and expansion of state-owned capital and state-owned enterprises, and enhance the core competitiveness of enterprises." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China deepened the reform of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises, implemented the action to deepen and enhance the reform of state-owned enterprises, and state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises solidly promoted scientific and technological innovation with a **钉钉子精神** (dīng dīng zi jīng shén - "nailing spirit," perseverance; the spirit of doing something with perseverance and meticulousness), increased R&D investment, optimized strategic layout, built a good innovation ecosystem, and significantly enhanced their own innovation and creativity vitality and innovation capabilities through efforts to build the source of original technology, form innovation consortiums, deepen the reform of transformed scientific research institutes, and explore pilot projects for the empowerment of duty-related scientific and technological achievements.
In terms of R&D investment scale, R&D investment of state-owned enterprises continued to grow during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, providing a stable resource guarantee for scientific and technological innovation. The R&D investment of central enterprises has exceeded one trillion yuan for many years in a row, reaching 1.1 trillion yuan in 2025; local state-owned enterprises have also increased R&D investment simultaneously, forming an innovation investment pattern of "central leadership and local coordination." It is worth pointing out that under the condition of greater downward pressure on the economy, R&D investment of state-owned enterprises still maintained stable growth, providing a stable resource guarantee for scientific and technological innovation. In terms of R&D resource allocation, state-owned enterprises have always closely focused on national strategic needs, and R&D resource allocation has continued to tilt towards key core technologies and strategic emerging industries. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the layout of state-owned enterprises in emerging industries has entered a stage of large-scale promotion from point-like exploration, laying an important foundation for China to cultivate new quality productive forces and promote industrial structure transformation and upgrading. In 2025, central enterprises completed strategic emerging industry investment of 2.5 trillion yuan, accounting for 41.8% of the total investment.
From the perspective of achievements, state-owned enterprises have not only developed and formed a number of original achievements and broken through a number of "bottleneck" technologies, but also created a number of major national instruments and formed a number of landmark achievements such as major projects, further demonstrating the "ballast stone" and "stabilizer" role in the national economy and social development. In the field of high-end equipment manufacturing, China's high-speed rail has not only achieved global leadership in operating speed, but also formed comprehensive advantages in safety, comfort, and operational reliability; in the aviation field, domestically produced large aircraft have been put into commercial operation, marking China's breakthrough in the strategic technology field of independent research and development of large passenger aircraft; in the field of energy and strategic resources, the successful development of heavy-duty gas turbines has broken the foreign technology monopoly and provided key equipment support for energy structure transformation; in the field of information technology and quantum technology, China's quantum computer research and development has made important progress, accumulating core competitiveness for cutting-edge technology breakthroughs.
China's state-owned enterprises' innovation capabilities are constantly improving, and they show distinct characteristics and advantages. For example, state-owned enterprise innovation is mainly reflected in independent innovation, especially in major scientific and technological breakthroughs, breaking through "bottleneck" technologies, large-scale and large-investment engineering innovation, and systematic innovation. State-owned enterprises have strong innovation capabilities. For another example, state-owned enterprise innovation has strategic and public welfare characteristics, and undertakes major scientific and technological innovation missions in fields involving national strategic security such as national defense science and technology, major infrastructure, and key core technologies, and is an important carrier of national strategic scientific and technological forces. Many basic research and development with long cycles and high risks, and many major projects in the national defense science and technology industry are undertaken by state-owned enterprises. For another example, state-owned enterprises in different industries, different scales, and different levels have formed differentiated innovation capabilities due to their different positioning and functions. State-owned enterprises in high-end manufacturing, new energy, semiconductors, aerospace, and other fields have strong capabilities to tackle key core technologies, and state-owned enterprises in energy, petroleum and petrochemicals, mining, and infrastructure engineering have demonstrated strong engineering innovation capabilities. This means that the evaluation of state-owned enterprise innovation capabilities should be carried out in a stratified and classified manner according to actual conditions, and should not only rely on quantitative indicators such as patent data and new product sales revenue, nor should it be generalized and lump together the innovation capabilities and performance of state-owned enterprises of different levels and types.
At the same time, it should be noted that private enterprises also play an important role in scientific and technological innovation. In recent years, the Party and the state have paid close attention to the scientific and technological innovation of private enterprises, and have introduced a series of policies and measures to promote the healthy and high-quality development of private enterprises, creating a good environment for private enterprises to continuously break through in key core technology fields and play an important role in cultivating new quality productive forces and promoting industrial upgrading. In practice, private enterprise innovation focuses more on market demand, and the advantages of industrialization efficiency and market response speed are significant. Promoting the complementary advantages and mutual promotion of state-owned enterprises and private enterprises in scientific and technological innovation is conducive to forming synergy and jointly enhancing the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" Period, Multiple Measures Will Be Taken to Promote the Continuous Improvement of the Innovation Capability of State-Owned Enterprises
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Chinese-Style Modernization Must Be Supported by Scientific and Technological Modernization" that the key to promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation is to "strengthen the main position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation." The "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed "accelerating high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology, leading the development of new quality productive forces" and made important deployments, requiring "enhancing the core functions of state-owned enterprises and enhancing core competitiveness." Enhancing the innovation capability of state-owned enterprises is an inevitable requirement for consolidating and expanding advantages, breaking bottlenecks and constraints, and making up for shortcomings and weaknesses. At present, compared with the requirements for achieving high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology and high-quality development, and compared with world-class enterprises, China's state-owned enterprises still have some shortcomings in innovation capabilities. For example, the original innovation capability is relatively weak, the ability to break through disruptive technological innovation "from 0 to 1," key core technologies, and common technologies in the industry needs to be further improved, and the degree of integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation needs to be further deepened, and so on. To solve these problems, it is necessary to implement the decision-making and deployment of the "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, further deepen the reform of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises, enhance the innovation capabilities of state-owned enterprises, better play the important role of state-owned enterprises in scientific and technological innovation, industrial leadership, and security support, and continuously enhance the core functions of state-owned enterprises and enhance core competitiveness.
Continuously strengthen the mission and responsibility. There are now less than 10 years left until the goal of building a strong country in science and technology in 2035. We must further enhance our sense of responsibility, mission, and urgency, adhere to the "four orientations," adhere to the path of independent innovation with Chinese characteristics, and accelerate the realization of high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology. Only by continuously strengthening the main position of state-owned enterprises in scientific and technological innovation and the mission of being a national strategic scientific and technological force, and continuously enhancing innovation confidence, can state-owned enterprises pursue excellence in overcoming difficulties and make greater contributions to promoting Chinese-style modernization. To this end, we must better play the role of the market mechanism, create a more fair and dynamic market environment, encourage enterprises of different ownership systems to participate in market competition fairly, encourage state-owned enterprises to better "go global," and enhance their strength in competing with global multinational corporations; focus on deepening the reform of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises, break down institutional and mechanism barriers, improve the supervision and management system and mechanism of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises, especially the selection, appointment, evaluation, and incentive mechanism of enterprise managers, and build a scientific and reasonable institutional framework for enterprise incentive innovation; vigorously promote the spirit of "Two Bombs and One Satellite" (两弹一星) and the spirit of manned spaceflight, promote the spirit of scientists and entrepreneurs in the new era, rely on our own efforts, and bravely climb the peak.
Further optimize the innovation ecosystem. Strengthening the main position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation is inseparable from further optimizing the innovation ecosystem, doing a good job in various supporting and service guarantees, and better effectively transforming the advantages and characteristics of state-owned enterprises into innovation results. To this end, it is necessary to promote large state-owned enterprises to actively play a supporting and leading role and strengthen the deep integration of industry, academia, and research led by enterprises; improve the mechanism of joint investment of factors, sharing of benefits, and sharing of risks, promote the collaborative innovation of upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain, and continuously stimulate the vitality and power of scientific and technological innovation; improve the modern corporate governance with Chinese characteristics of state-owned enterprises, accelerate the transformation of organizational forms, improve the level of scientific management, and improve enterprise decision-making and operational efficiency; accelerate the construction of common technology platforms and increase resource investment; optimize the open innovation ecosystem and deepen international innovation cooperation; create an innovation and entrepreneurship culture, establish an innovation fault tolerance mechanism, and improve the talent evaluation system.
Strengthen basic R&D investment. Basic research is the "source of living water" for scientific and technological innovation. As an important part of the national strategic scientific and technological force, state-owned enterprises should vigorously deploy and carry out strategic basic research, demand-driven basic research, and free exploration basic research. To this end, it is necessary to improve the diversified investment mechanism for basic research, increase the proportion of investment in basic research, strengthen original innovation and key core technology breakthroughs, build national key laboratories well, closely focus on future competitive fields, and deepen the construction of the source of original technology. At the same time, promote state-owned enterprises to jointly build joint basic research laboratories with universities and scientific research institutes, clarify the ownership of achievements and the distribution of benefits, effectively stimulate the enthusiasm of all parties, concentrate efforts to overcome a number of radiating, global, and strategic technologies, and produce a number of original and leading major scientific and technological achievements, which not only solves the problem of cutting-edge achievements being controlled by others, but also contributes more original scientific and technological achievements to meet the needs of the people's better life.
Give full play to the advantages of the new type of national system. Overcoming key core technologies, "chokehold" technologies, and industry common technologies is difficult, requires high investment, and has a long cycle. It is necessary to give play to the role of the effective market, so that the market plays a decisive role in the allocation of innovation resources, and also to give play to the role of the promising government, integrate decentralized innovation resources, and greatly improve innovation efficiency. From an international comparison, the reason why some countries, including China, can lead global breakthrough technological innovation and emerging industry development is that they have provided a system and policy environment at the national level that is more in line with the laws of scientific and technological innovation and industrial development, among which the national system is an important model. At present, it is necessary to further give play to the advantages of the new type of national system, support state-owned enterprises to integrate into the national innovation system on a larger scale, at a higher level, and to a deeper extent, actively undertake national key research and development plans and major science and technology projects, take the lead in or participate in national science and technology tackling tasks, strengthen the integrated allocation of projects, bases, talents, and funds, and promote state-owned enterprises to truly become important subjects of original technology innovation decision-making, research and development investment, scientific research organization, and achievement transformation. Establish a diversified capital investment mechanism, increase the proportion of investment in original technology research and development, establish a corporate research and development reserve system, and encourage state-owned enterprises to carry out high-risk and high-value basic research.
Promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Scientific and technological innovation is the core driving force of industrial upgrading, and industrial innovation provides broad application scenarios and market space for scientific and technological innovation. The deep integration of the two can not only effectively enhance industrial competitiveness, but also powerfully promote economic structure optimization and upgrading, and promote high-quality development. To this end, it is necessary to improve the policy system for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, promote the establishment of a separate management system for job-related scientific and technological achievements assets, and establish a scientific and standardized mechanism for the evaluation, protection, and management of scientific and technological achievements. Accelerate the efficient transformation and application of major scientific and technological achievements, deploy and build concept verification and pilot verification platforms, and accelerate the industrialization of scientific and technological achievements. Further improve the efficiency of innovation resource allocation, promote the rational flow of innovation factors, give full play to the advantages of scenarios and data, and increase the construction and development and opening up of application scenarios. Establish and improve the dynamic management methods for the main responsibilities and main businesses of state-owned enterprises, ensure that state-owned enterprises can deploy the innovation chain around the industrial chain, deploy the industrial chain around the innovation chain, vigorously develop new industries and new business forms, and continuously enhance new drivers of development.
(The author is a special researcher at the Research Center for the Socialist Theory System with Chinese Characteristics of Liaoning University (辽宁大学).)
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized at the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection: "We must maintain a high-pressure posture without wavering, resolutely combat corruption, severely punish greed, and eliminate evil completely, leaving corrupt elements with nowhere to hide." This is an important order issued for governing the Party in the new era, fully demonstrating our Party's firm determination and strong will to promote self-revolution with the courage to turn the blade inward.
The Party's self-revolution is long-term, complex, and arduous, and corruption problems are stubborn, hidden, and prone to variation. Governing the Party is by no means a "blitzkrieg" that can be accomplished overnight, but a "protracted war" that requires sustained effort. We must maintain the perseverance and dedication of always being on the road, and always maintain the sobriety and firmness of "taking the exam." We must never have the slightest thought of taking a breath or resting our feet. The further we advance in our cause, the deeper the contradictions we touch and the more complex the problems we encounter. Only by clenching our teeth and continuing to exert effort can we overcome difficulties and forge ahead. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the anti-corruption struggle has achieved an overwhelming victory and has been fully consolidated. At the same time, corruption problems in some areas are still prone to occur frequently, and some new types of corruption and hidden corruption are emerging in new forms, putting on "cloaks of invisibility" and hiding in "green gauze tents." If we suffer from the "fatigue syndrome" of rectifying conduct, enforcing discipline, and combating corruption, we will lose our insight and immunity to various unhealthy tendencies and mutated corruption "germs," making it difficult to strictly discipline ourselves and manage ourselves, and also making it difficult to rectify conduct, enforce discipline, and combat corruption to manage others.
Maintaining a high-pressure posture without wavering can not only promptly discover and correct exposed problems, but also prevent negative slackness and form a lasting deterrent. This is like water management, which must be persistent and systematically managed, both cutting off the flow of pollution and purifying the source; both resolving what has already happened and preventing problems before they occur. If we feel that we have achieved great success because we have achieved phased results, and have the idea of "resting our feet," or if we develop a "fear of difficulty" because the task of combating corruption is arduous, the dams that have been built may quietly leak, and the evil winds that have been suppressed may make a comeback. Only by adhering to the sobriety and vigilance of 行百里者半九十 (xíng bǎi lǐ zhě bàn jiǔ shí - "ninety li is but half way after traveling a hundred," the last leg of a journey is the hardest; the closer one is to success, the more difficult it becomes) and always maintaining the perseverance and dedication of "the more difficult the situation, the more we must move forward," and by adhering to the path of anti-corruption with Chinese characteristics with the mentality of always being on the road, can we ensure that our Party will never change its nature, color, or flavor, and will always become the strong leading core of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Ideological decline is the most serious lesion, and once the "ballast stone" of ideals and beliefs is shaken, behavior will be out of control. We must build a solid ideological foundation of "never forgetting our original intention and keeping our mission firmly in mind," and achieve "forbidding oneself before forbidding others." We must often look in the mirror of "small matters and small details," diligently dust off "ideological dust," think more about the "harm of greed," and often break the "thief in our hearts," so as to always maintain integrity and political character. In particular, it needs to be pointed out that adhering to the strict tone, measures, and atmosphere does not mean tying up the hands and feet of those who are doing things and starting businesses, making people unable to do this or dare to do that, but rather to take responsibility for those who are responsible and for those who are responsible. Let cadres be able to make achievements while abiding by the rules and clarifying the bottom line, let everyone put down their burdens and "jump up to pick peaches," and let those who do practical work be rewarded and those who are promising have positions.
The road is long and arduous, but if we keep walking, we will arrive. There is no final stop for comprehensively and strictly governing the Party, only continuous new starting points. Only by promoting the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party with the perseverance and dedication of "always being on the road" can we implement the requirements of "full coverage in content, full coverage in objects, full chain in responsibility, and full connection in system" in practice, and continuously eliminate the soil that breeds corruption by strictly and comprehensively governing the Party, and continuously eliminate the viruses that erode the Party's healthy body, so as to provide a strong guarantee for the high-quality completion of the goals and tasks of the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
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Investment and consumption are the two core drivers of economic growth, coexisting and influencing each other. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "It is necessary to improve the mechanism for expanding investment, expand the space for effective investment, moderately advance the deployment of new infrastructure construction, expand investment in high-tech industries and strategic emerging industries, and continue to stimulate the vitality of private investment." The Central Economic Work Conference held at the end of last year regarded "adhering to domestic demand dominance and building a strong domestic market" as the top priority of this year's economic work, and proposed in-depth implementation of special actions to boost consumption, clean up unreasonable restrictions in the consumption field, and release the potential of service consumption and other measures. From the perspective of economic operation, expanding the production scale of consumer goods, improving the quality and level of consumer goods, improving the consumer scene experience, and optimizing consumer infrastructure all require investment support. Expanding effective investment is not only a "ballast stone" for stabilizing economic growth, but also a "source of power" for promoting the increase in the consumption rate. Whether investment can promote sustained consumption growth and increase the consumption rate depends on whether it can effectively create conditions, provide tools and means for consumption. This means that to vigorously boost consumption and continuously expand domestic demand, investment and consumption must be combined to promote the increase in the consumption rate through effective investment.
Increasing the income of workers through effective investment lays a solid foundation for consumption growth. Consumption is a function of income, and the growth of income is closely related to the degree and level of industrial system development. From a historical perspective, the existing industrial system is the result of past investment, and the current investment structure shapes the future industrial system. At present, China is accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone. Adjusting the investment structure, focusing on the key areas and weak links of the modern industrial system to give play to the role of effective investment, can not only promote the optimization and upgrading of traditional industries, the cultivation and growth of emerging industries and future industries, and the high-quality and efficient development of the service industry, thereby spawning new occupations and positions; it can also drive the agglomeration and development of upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain, form an industrial cluster effect, and provide workers with broader employment space and more diverse career choices. The increase in employment opportunities and the improvement of employment quality will directly lead to an increase in workers' income, enhance residents' consumption capacity, and promote a steady increase in the consumption rate.
Improving the quality of supply through effective investment enhances residents' willingness to consume. Entering the stage of high-quality development, the consumption demand of Chinese residents is moving towards a higher level, and it is necessary to meet the needs of residents' consumption upgrading by providing new and diversified supply content and new supply methods, and expand new demand through product and industrial upgrading, as well as new technology applications and industrial integration supply methods. Expanding effective investment around better meeting the people's needs for a better life can not only spawn new products, new business forms and new models, enrich supply types and improve product quality, but also enhance the accuracy and diversity of various services. At the same time, effective investment can also promote the integration of the industrial chain, promote the collaborative innovation of products and services, break industrial boundaries, and create new types of products and services. This can more accurately meet the increasingly diversified and personalized needs of consumers, stimulate consumers' willingness to purchase, fully activate and release consumption potential, thereby leading the upgrading of consumption demand with supply innovation and promoting the increase in the consumption rate.
Improving basic public services through effective investment improves residents' consumption expectations. The more advanced the society, the more advanced the economic form, and the more developed the market economy, the greater the people's demand for public products and services, and the more the government needs to increase investment in new infrastructure, happiness industries, ecological environmental protection and other fields, eliminate consumption bottlenecks, optimize the consumption environment, and inject new impetus into consumption. At the same time, the government's increased spending in the fields of education, medical care, childcare, social security, etc., which "invest in people," can not only reduce residents' worries in these areas, making residents more willing to use their income for consumption, but also help promote the all-round development of people, enhance residents' confidence in the future, and increase the consumption rate.
The "Recommendations" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made important deployments for expanding effective investment, requiring maintaining reasonable investment growth and improving investment efficiency. To implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, we must take multiple measures to form a virtuous circle of "investment-employment-income-consumption," give play to the synergy of policies and transform it into a synergistic effect, provide a stable and predictable policy environment and confidence for business entities, provide stable employment opportunities and income expectations for residents, and jointly promote the increase in the consumption rate and smooth economic circulation. Specifically, we can focus on the following aspects: accelerate the issuance and use of special bonds, make good use of ultra-long-term special treasury bonds, make good use of new policy-based financial instruments, and broaden funding sources; give play to the "four or two can move a thousand catties" role of government-guided funds, combined with tax incentives, financial discounts, supplementary capital and other policy means, fully mobilize the enthusiasm and initiative of social capital to participate in investment in the field of people's livelihood; flexibly adjust the statutory deposit reserve ratio to provide a stable and relaxed financing environment for the real economy, and use structural monetary policy tools to effectively reduce corporate financing costs and accurately support effective investment; strengthen audit supervision, improve the market access negative list management model, etc., to ensure that effective investment is carried out efficiently and orderly.
(The authors' units are the China Investment Research Center of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law and the School of Economics of Henan University, respectively.)
Return to TopBy: 阿勒泰日报记者 常轶茹
After the Great Cold, the weather is freezing.
On January 24th, the temperature in the Yuandong Pasture of Fuyun County (富蕴县), Altay Prefecture (阿勒泰地区), Xinjiang (新疆) was around minus 30 degrees Celsius.
At 8 a.m., Maha Xayimulati (马哈·夏依木拉提), a herdsman from Dalaa Wuzi Village (达拉阿吾孜村), Kuerte Township (库尔特乡), Fuyun County (富蕴县), wrapped his fur coat tightly and plunged into the cold morning wind. Fine snowflakes hit his face, and he shrank his neck, hurrying towards the livestock pen.
"Today, a company from the city is coming to buy sheep, about thirty of them! The lambs are fat now, and one can sell for 1200 yuan." Maha (马哈) repeatedly counted the number while preparing to entertain the upcoming guests. "This is our local specialty, Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊). Its large tail contains fat, which is also its 'magic weapon' for living in cold regions."
At 12 noon, in the yurt, a pot of mutton with a good balance of fat and lean meat was simmering, emitting a fragrant aroma. Outside the yurt, the company's staff had already loaded 38 sheep onto the truck.
"We drove 200 kilometers to the pasture today to purchase the free-range Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) raised by the herdsmen. Sheep raised this way are delicious!" said Sun Quan (孙权), the relevant person in charge of the company.
Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) have a long history and are suited to the characteristics of animal husbandry production in the cold environment of the Altay (阿勒泰) pastoral area. They are the core breed for local herdsmen to develop animal husbandry based on cold resources and are also a national geographical indication product.
"To ensure that the sheep can eat high-quality forage, local herdsmen constantly move between desert grasslands, mountain grasslands, mountain meadows, and alpine grasslands according to seasonal changes, 'moving house' several times a year. The sheep feed on the crops on the grasslands, so the Altay mutton (阿勒泰羊肉) is of excellent quality," introduced Zhong Rong (仲荣), a senior animal husbandry expert at the Altay Prefecture (阿勒泰地区) Animal Husbandry Workstation. "In particular, Altay (阿勒泰) has abundant water resources, pure air, and a relatively cold climate. The characteristics of low-temperature and slow growth allow the intramuscular fat of Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) to be evenly distributed, and the natural pollution-free and moderately coarse fiber content of the pasture in the pastoral area further enhances the taste and nutritional value of the mutton, becoming its quality label."
"Today, we will transport the sheep back, relying on intelligent cold chain logistics and deep processing technology, and the mutton can 'fly' to Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Guangdong (广东) and other places in 48 hours to be served on consumers' tables," said Sun Quan (孙权).
Spanning mountains and rivers, the secret to preserving the original flavor of this delicacy lies in the innovation of cold chain technology.
In Habahe County (哈巴河县), Altay Prefecture (阿勒泰地区), the sales method of Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) has been transformed to the "cloud." Consumers thousands of miles away can select their favorite lambs with just a tap of their fingers on the WeChat mini-program. After claiming the lamb, consumers can directly connect to the 4.95 million mu of seasonal pastures in Habahe County (哈巴河县) that have obtained Chinese organic certification, tracking the lamb's movement trajectory, weight data, and pasture conditions.
The air transport chain builds a fresh-sharing channel, and organic origin certification, organic product certification, and geographical indication certification anchor the cornerstone of quality, making the unique flavor of Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) loved by more people.
To protect this deliciousness, Altay Prefecture (阿勒泰地区) continues to strengthen quality management. On the breeding side, seed industry innovation has enabled a qualitative leap in the germplasm resources of Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊). The local area has jointly carried out technical experiments with scientific research institutions such as China Agricultural University (中国农业大学) and Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science (新疆畜牧科学院). The lambing rate of ewes in the Fuhai County (福海县) test sheep flock reached 137%, the two-year three-breeding technology in Fuyun County (富蕴县) allowed the lambing rate of ewes to reach 150%, and the meat production rate of Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) hybrid varieties in Habahe County (哈巴河县) has been greatly improved. Technology has enabled herdsmen to realize the transformation from raising less to raising more and raising better.
Today, the Altay Prefecture (阿勒泰地区) has 4 million Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊), with the industry covering 6 counties, 1 city, and 56 townships. There are 8 Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) breeding enterprises, 42 cooperatives, 448 family farms, and more than 30,000 breeding households. The Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) industry has become one of the pillar industries for the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside in Altay Prefecture (阿勒泰地区).
From raising sheep to make ends meet to raising sheep to get rich, the transformation of the Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) industry is a typical example of technology empowering traditional animal husbandry and a vivid practice of transforming characteristic resources into benefits for the people.
At night, Maha (马哈) and his family sit around the stove, drinking fragrant milk tea, and discussing this year's breeding plan: "This year, let the township's science and technology commissioners teach us the two-year three-breeding technology, and raise 10 more breeding sheep, and strive to sell 100 more sheep by the end of the year..." With the "new tools" of scientific and technological breeding, Maha's (马哈) wallet is getting fatter and his life is getting more prosperous.
In the future, with the continuous deepening in the field of science and technology, the Altay sheep (阿勒泰羊) industry will continue to release its development potential, embark on a sustainable development path of ecological priority, technology-driven, and increased income for herdsmen, and let the stories of prosperity on this grassland write more exciting chapters.
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The night view of Snow Town (雪乡) in Heilongjiang (黑龙江) province garnered over 5 million likes on overseas short video platforms; some classic old Chinese songs have attracted foreign netizens to cover them... Recently, a popular trend meaning "living like a Chinese person" has sparked a wave of "Chinese-style living" imitations. "Chinese-style living" is being seen by the world, and the world is increasingly "falling in love" with China.
The continuously popular "China craze" is not a sudden, accidental phenomenon, but rather a natural result of long-term quantitative accumulation.
Over 300 Chinese micro-drama overseas applications have been launched on various streaming media channels, and viewers have seen a vivid picture of modern China while watching these dramas; the domestic game "Black Myth: Wukong" (黑神话：悟空) has sold over 28 million copies worldwide, and the Journey to the West story has resonated widely among overseas players; the "visa-free circle of friends" continues to expand, the convenience of "China tours" continues to improve, and many foreign tourists have come to know and love China during their travels.
Instead of asking why the world is "falling in love" with China, it is better to say that a real and three-dimensional China is itself worthy of the world's appreciation.
As some netizens have said, the spread of culture is never a condescending "cultural indoctrination," but rather a "cultural spillover" under sufficient cultural output and high cultural confidence. Through the fog of rumors and smears, and breaking the shackles of stereotypes, foreign netizens can naturally intuitively feel a credible, lovable, and respectable China. The long-standing and profound Chinese excellent traditional culture, the trendy and interesting scientific and technological achievements, and the safe and convenient living environment, how can they not make people yearn for it?
Today, we look at the world with equal eyes and embrace the world with an open attitude. In addition to joy, we should also be soberly aware that there is still a long way to go before the world truly understands China. But please believe that as a thriving China is increasingly seen by the world, China and the world will surely reap more resonance. In exchanges and communication, Chinese culture will surely become more lush and vibrant in the garden of world civilizations.
Return to TopGuizhou Zunyi (贵州遵义) and Shaanxi Yan'an (陕西延安) Achieve Direct High-Speed Train Service
According to Xinhua News Agency, starting from 00:00 on January 26, the national railway implemented the 2026 first quarter train operation schedule, realizing direct high-speed train service between the revolutionary holy land of Guizhou Zunyi (贵州遵义) and Shaanxi Yan'an (陕西延安).
Reporters learned from China Railway Chengdu Bureau Group Co., Ltd. (中国铁路成都局集团有限公司) that this train operation schedule adjustment added 6 pairs of high-speed trains from Chengdu East (成都东), Guiyang North (贵阳北) and other stations to Yan'an (延安), realizing direct high-speed train connection between Zunyi (遵义) and Yan'an (延安).
On January 25, 2018, with the opening of the Chongqing-Guiyang Railway (渝贵铁路), the revolutionary holy land of Zunyi (遵义) entered the high-speed rail era. On December 26, 2025, as the "Fuxing" (复兴号) intelligent high-speed train departed from Yan'an Station (延安站), the Xi'an-Yan'an High-Speed Railway (西安至延安高速铁路) opened and began operations, and Yan'an (延安) welcomed the high-speed rail era.
National "Time-Honored Brand Carnival" Opens in Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东)
According to Xinhua News Agency, the launching ceremony of the national "Time-Honored Brand Carnival" and the Greater Bay Area (大湾区) New Year Flavor Consumption Season was recently held in Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong Province (广东省). This carnival focuses on four themes: "Time-Honored Brand Creative Market," "Time-Honored Brand National Appreciation," "Time-Honored Brand Famous Product Expo," and "Time-Honored Brand Ingenuity Going Overseas," organizing 35 featured key activities to expand the supply of high-quality goods and services, and create diversified and integrated consumption scenarios.
Approaching the Spring Festival, the carnival will focus on launching 8 national thematic activities, creating a "one-stop" shopping platform and a "check-in" consumption scene.
Shandong (山东) Launches "Industrial Worker Large-Scale Training" Activities
Jinan (济南), Dazhong Daily (大众日报), January 28 (Reporter Liu Yiying (刘一颖)) To fully stimulate the enthusiasm of industrial workers for skills training and improve the skills and quality of industrial workers, the Shandong Provincial Federation of Trade Unions (山东省总工会) has deployed and launched the "Industrial Worker Large-Scale Training" activity.
The training is aimed at industrial workers on the front line of production in key industries and enterprises in Shandong Province (山东省), including hundreds of types of work such as assemblers and welders. The activity has led the general trade unions and grassroots trade unions of various cities, counties (cities, districts) to hold 5,225 training classes, with 361,300 industrial workers participating in the training, covering 7,321 enterprises, and 142,000 people achieving skill level upgrades.
More Than 24,000 Waterbirds Overwinter in Ningxia (宁夏)
Yinchuan (银川), this newspaper, January 28 (Reporter Jiao Siyu (焦思雨)) Recently, the 2026 Ningxia (宁夏) wintering waterbird synchronous monitoring work ended. The monitoring results show that the total number of wintering waterbirds in Ningxia (宁夏) reached more than 24,000, and the population of rare birds such as whooper swans, gray cranes, and black-faced spoonbills has steadily increased.
This monitoring scientifically planned the layout, and a total of 35 monitoring units were designated in key wetlands in the five cities of Ningxia (宁夏), covering the main habitats of waterbirds such as wetlands along the Yellow River (黄河), reservoir wetlands, and lake wetlands. Monitoring personnel conducted fixed-point observations and dynamic inspections in the early morning and evening when waterbirds are active, and comprehensively monitored the types, numbers, distribution, and habitat environment of waterbirds.
Alxa (阿拉善) Camel Super League Monthly Tournament Held
Alxa (阿拉善), Inner Mongolia Daily (内蒙古日报), January 28 (Reporter Liu Hongzhang (刘宏章)) The Alxa (阿拉善) Camel Super League monthly tournament and the Alxa Right Banner (阿拉善右旗) 2026 Camel Nadaam (那达慕) Conference were recently held at the Badanjilin (巴丹吉林) Mashanjing (马山井) International Camel Racecourse in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古).
The competition activities included a 3000-meter two-year-old camel track speed race, 5000-meter, 6000-meter, and 8000-meter adult camel track speed races, a 15000-meter adult camel cross-country endurance race, and camelback archery competitions. The various events were wonderful and vividly interpreted the connotation of Alxa (阿拉善) camel culture and the charm of traditional competitions.
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Steamed flower buns are a traditional folk custom widely popular in Henan and other regions. In the hands of traditional artisans, ordinary dough is transformed into various flower buns with vivid shapes and auspicious meanings through techniques such as kneading, pinching, twisting, pressing, and cutting.
As the Spring Festival approaches, many shops in Henan Province are using the "online live streaming + offline sales" model to drive a continuous increase in flower bun sales. In Neihuang County (内黄县), Anyang City (安阳市), the adorable flower buns retain the simple beauty of traditional dough sculpture and incorporate beautiful meanings, becoming a popular product for local people to welcome the New Year and visit relatives and friends.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 李 杰
Around 6 a.m., on Pingliang Road (平凉路) in Chengguan District (城关区), Lanzhou (兰州) City, Gansu (甘肃) Province, a noodle shop employee wipes down tables and chairs as the city gradually "awakens."
Lanzhou (兰州), a city of over 4 million people through which the Yellow River (黄河) flows, boasts more than 1,500 beef noodle restaurants. For many Lanzhou (兰州) locals, a bowl of hot beef noodles marks the start of their day; for many outsiders, Lanzhou (兰州) beef noodles are the beginning of a flavorful exploration.
"Er Xi (二细)" (a type of noodle), "no chili," "more garlic sprouts"... The noodle shop gradually fills up, the red chili oil, green garlic sprouts, and white radish in the beef broth are particularly eye-catching. Diners peel their eggs, add beef slices, pick up their bowls, take a few sips, and then begin to 大快朵颐 (dà kuài duǒ yí - "eat heartily," to eat with great relish).
On the second floor of the noodle shop, Ma Wenbin (马文斌), a representative inheritor of Lanzhou (兰州) beef noodle making skills, is giving a noodle-pulling demonstration. Kneading, stretching, swinging, and pulling, the "mao xi (毛细)" noodles, as thin as hair, are instantly completed. "Demonstrating the noodle-pulling process is actually a promotion of Lanzhou (兰州) beef noodle culture," Ma Wenbin (马文斌) says, adding that more and more diners are understanding the characteristics of different noodle types and the production process, which also deepens their recognition of the Lanzhou (兰州) beef noodle brand.
From kitchen production to front-of-house demonstrations, from a culinary symbol to a cultural IP, the development path of Lanzhou (兰州) beef noodles is becoming increasingly wide. In Barcelona (巴塞罗那), Spain (西班牙), Sun Zheng (孙政) from Dandong (丹东) City, Liaoning (辽宁) Province, opened a beef noodle restaurant. He also made a special trip to a Lanzhou (兰州) beef noodle vocational training school in Gansu (甘肃) to study nutritional balance, brand management, and other courses.
From a must-visit city food landmark to a cultural IP with a global aroma, Lanzhou (兰州) beef noodles are developing through cross-border integration. Yang Bingwen (杨炳文), section chief of the Commercial and Trade Service Industry Section of the Lanzhou (兰州) Municipal Bureau of Commerce, introduced that by 2025, Lanzhou (兰州) beef noodles' pre-packaged, exhibition, IP, and brand value, among other diversified business income, will exceed 12 billion yuan, with the entire industrial chain revenue reaching 80 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 33%.
(According to Xinhua News Agency)
Return to TopBy: 天津日报记者 胡智伟
Recently, the Chentangzhuang Subdistrict (陈塘庄街道) in Hexi District (河西区), Tianjin (天津) conducted a "spicy" evaluation in the form of an old residential area long-term management assessment briefing. The difficulties and bottlenecks existing in the governance of each old community were laid out on the table for analysis. Through open and transparent evaluation methods, each community could see its own shortcomings and learn from the good experiences and practices of others.
At this briefing, the changes in Guishanli Community (贵山里小区), built in the early 1990s, attracted much attention. The community once faced thorny problems such as damaged roads and frequent sewage overflows. In 2025, the subdistrict and community innovated the governance model: joint construction units dredged blocked pipelines more than 50 times throughout the year; and a "Public Opinion Deliberation Hall" platform was built to unblock residents' deliberation channels. Now, the enthusiasm of community residents to participate in governance has significantly increased.
"Hiding problems makes it difficult to progress, and facing shortcomings directly is the way to solve them." Xie Lifu (谢立福), Deputy Director of the Chentangzhuang Subdistrict (陈塘庄街道) Office, said that the subdistrict has revised the assessment methods and improved the property management exit mechanism. At the same time, it promotes a mechanism of "rectifying minor issues in three days, tackling major issues in a week, and holding joint consultations for difficult and complicated issues," linking multiple departments to form a joint governance force.
"This year, we will continue to focus on the actual needs of old communities, starting with key small matters, resolving pain points step by step, and truly revitalizing old communities," said Xie Lifu (谢立福).
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"Our team has more than 20 people. We received the performance notice for the 'Village Gala' in early October 2025. Everyone was busy with work during the day and practiced Yangge in the evening. It took us more than a month to perfect this dance." On November 10, 2025, the national winter "Village Gala" demonstration event was held in Qianjin Village (站前村), Yizhou Town (义州镇), Yixian County (义县), Jinzhou (锦州), Liaoning (辽宁). Wen Liping (温丽萍), who participated in the dance "Little Town Yangge Love," said that this dance, full of Northeast flavor, was performed by local people.
Gu Qiuli (顾秋丽), curator of the Yixian County Mass Culture Center (义县群众文化馆), introduced that this event changed the traditional cultural activity format of "you perform, I watch," and built a stage for villagers to display their talents. Through villagers' participation in creation, performance, and planning, a grassroots cultural atmosphere of "everyone participates" was formed.
Not only are the actors mainly from the masses, but the programs on the "Village Gala" over the years are also the "everyday stories" that the public loves to watch. Each performance, whether in the village's small square, in an authentic farmhouse courtyard, or next to a lively market, features villagers as actors, performing their own stories. After a program, everyone says: "A 'Village Gala' contains the lives of everyone in the village."
The "Village Gala" is not only a lively gathering in the village, but also provides a stage for local intangible cultural heritage and traditional folk customs to be displayed, allowing traditional arts to be revitalized on the stage, and allowing rural cultural resources to be systematically sorted out and utilized.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 蒋梦辰 周昱龙
In the depths of winter, the Lizy Port (里孜口岸), at an altitude of 4,772 meters, becomes bustling as soon as day breaks. At 10 a.m., a long queue of domestically produced new energy vehicles forms at the joint inspection building, waiting for export.
Lizy Port (里孜口岸) is located in Zhongba County (仲巴县), Shigatse City (日喀则市), Tibet (西藏). The port, bordering Mustang District (木斯塘县) of Nepal (尼泊尔) to the south, was opened in November 2023. In September 2025, Lizy Port (里孜口岸) and Shigatse International Land Port (日喀则国际陆地港) linked up for customs clearance, and the export value exceeded 100 million yuan that month.
Faster customs clearance has promoted the upgrading of the trade structure. In the past, the port's exports were mainly primary products such as mineral salt, but now the export volume of "new three items" and large machinery and other high value-added products is constantly increasing. According to data from Lhasa Customs (拉萨海关), in 2025, Lizy Port (里孜口岸) supervised 13,710 tons of import and export cargo, with a value of 754 million yuan.
A convenient channel is making the flow of goods and personnel exchanges smoother. According to statistics from the Lizy Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station (里孜出入境边防检查站) of the Tibet Entry-Exit Border Inspection General Station (西藏出入境边防检查总站), approximately 46,000 entry and exit passengers were inspected throughout 2025, an increase of more than 50% year-on-year.
The prosperity of the port is continuously driving local economic development. Cipei (次培), the Party branch secretary of Charao Village (擦若村), Lizy Town (里孜镇), Zhongba County (仲巴县), led the villagers to prepare for the construction of distinctive shops. "We want to open up sales channels for the villagers' air-dried beef and make everyone's pockets bulge," he said. Now, around the port, more and more villagers are enjoying the dividends of port development.
(According to Xinhua News Agency)
Return to TopBy: 长沙晚报记者 胡媛媛
"Went out for a walk at 4 p.m. and noticed a loose brick at the entrance of the CITIC Plaza (中信广场) subway station. I didn't expect it to be repaired and replaced by the time I returned. Kudos to the efficient urban management and service!" Not long ago, Chen Qing (陈青), a citizen of Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) Province, shared her "感動" (moved) feeling on WeChat Moments. Behind the rapid response is a "Star City Woodpecker" (星城啄木鸟) WeChat group, gathering 23 units and 468 members, pooling their wisdom and efforts to make urban governance more heartwarming.
In the past, Changsha's (长沙) municipal maintenance and management issues mainly relied on urban management information collectors for discovery. Limited manpower made it difficult to fully cover everything, and the reporting, review, and dispatch processes took a long time to complete.
In July 2023, Changsha (长沙) Urban Management joined hands with the traffic police department to form the "Star City Woodpecker" (星城啄木鸟) WeChat work group. The small group, initially with only 9 people, quickly demonstrated its governance effectiveness with its efficient linkage of "traffic police patrol discovering problems and immediately posting them in the group, and urban management coordinating forces for rapid disposal." Subsequently, more functional departments such as municipal administration, landscaping, power supply, and water industry joined, forming a collaborative governance network covering various roadside hazards, from street light pipelines to manhole covers and greening, to pipeline network facilities.
Opening the WeChat group, information is constantly scrolling: 468 group members, whether on work patrol, commuting to and from work, or resting on holidays, take photos of roadside hazards at the first time and send them to the group; relevant departments quickly accept the order and provide graphic feedback after disposal. The closed-loop mechanism of "reporting problems—second-level response—rapid disposal—follow-up return visit" makes the governance process open and transparent.
Return to TopBy: 本报通讯员 陆华勇
Recently, at a wedding banquet in Linghuo Village, Jianglong Village, Dongping Town, Tiandeng County, Chongzuo City, Guangxi, Nong Daxing (农大星), a villager who returned from working outside to give a "gift," discovered that everyone was giving 15 yuan as a gift. It turned out that the village was promoting "low gift-giving" and set a "strict rule" - 10 yuan for funerals and a uniform 15 yuan for wedding banquets.
In Tiandeng County (天等县), the frequent weddings and funerals in the past often caused villagers to worry about gift money. To change this situation, Tiandeng County (天等县) promoted reducing gift money, reducing banquets, and reducing extra affairs, using agreements to cultivate civilized rural customs.
"Respect the wishes of the masses and rely on the masses." Zhao Xinwen (赵新文), Deputy Minister of the Propaganda Department of the Tiandeng County (天等县委宣传部), said that the county does not implement a "**一刀切**" (yī dāo qiē - "one knife cut," a one-size-fits-all approach), but encourages each village to combine its actual situation and discuss a "convention" that everyone can accept.
Heping Village (和平村) in Jinyuan Township (进远乡) reduces the number of tables, streamlines dishes, and controls the amount of food, uniformly receiving guests frugally and uniformly handling the number of days. "Now, it has become a common practice that people do not attend banquets uninvited for funerals, and do not attend or add trouble to weddings unless invited," said Huang Hongbin (黄洪彬), Secretary of the General Party Branch of Heping Village (和平村党总支书记).
In the past 5 years, Tiandeng County (天等县) has held a total of 750 frugal weddings and funerals. Nowadays, in Tiandeng County (天等县), people will find that there is less comparison and extravagance at wedding and funeral sites, and more sincerity. "The hearts are closer, and the human touch is stronger," said villager Zhao Dongxia (赵东霞).
Agreements that are negotiated and consciously observed by the villagers themselves are quietly reshaping the local new trend of civilization.
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By: 本报记者 郑 琪 王 梓
The 2026 Milan Winter Olympics are approaching, and Eileen Gu (谷爱凌), who just won her twentieth gold medal at the Freestyle Ski World Cup, will represent the Chinese team again.
In the past year, Eileen Gu (谷爱凌) has experienced several injuries and withdrew from many important events. Facing the pressure, how does she find her rhythm? And in what state will she start her journey to chase her dreams in Milan? Recently, a reporter from this newspaper interviewed Eileen Gu (谷爱凌) to hear her tell her story.
——Editor
Profile of a Famous Athlete
Eileen Gu (谷爱凌) was born in 2003 and started skiing at the age of 3. At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics (北京冬奥会), she represented the Chinese team and won two gold medals and one silver medal, making the world audience remember this young face. To date, she has won 20 World Cup titles.
"Either don't compete, or go all out once you compete"
Q: You won the Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup in Chongli (崇礼) at the end of 2025. How did you achieve the reversal after falling behind in the first round?
A: Many people don't know that I almost withdrew from the competition that day. The night before, it snowed heavily in Chongli (崇礼), which made my skis very slow. I felt that I might not be able to complete the set of movements I had in mind. But I finally chose to participate because the experience of the competition is the most important. I have never been afraid of losing, and I am always willing to try. I am very happy and proud to be able to win the gold medal by reversing the situation.
Q: In the past year, you have experienced several injuries, but recently you said that you feel in "unprecedentedly good" condition. What does this "good" refer to?
A: I have strengthened my physical training this year. Now my muscle strength is stronger, and I can lift twice as much weight as before. I feel more energetic.
Q: Do you hesitate when facing challenges?
A: As long as I choose to compete, I will no longer hesitate or waver. In skiing competitions, hesitation is the most dangerous thing. Either don't compete, or go all out once you compete.
Q: What are you thinking about when you start from the jump platform during training and competition?
A: Standing on the jump platform, I will "review" the movements in my mind; when flying in the air, I mainly look for my points. I will judge the wind speed through hearing and control the flip.
Q: How do you understand freestyle skiing as a sport?
A: Skiing is about constantly balancing trust in yourself and the desire to challenge your limits. You always need to find this balance point. Before making a move, you must believe in yourself, abandon fear, and transform pressure into energy—this is a very magical process.
"When I encounter problems, I choose to face the difficulties directly"
Q: You defined 2025 as "the most difficult year of my career." Why do you say that?
A: 2025 was the year when my injuries were the most serious, and it was also the year when I encountered the most serious cyber violence. I hope that I can trust myself more, not force myself, and learn how to make rational choices.
Q: What do you think of cyber violence?
A: I hope everyone will use their energy to make the world a better place. But I think that facing external evaluations correctly may also be part of growing up. It's just that, for me, I have to endure more.
Q: In everyone's eyes, you are a very strong person. How do you usually digest negative emotions?
A: From my point of view, crying is the healthiest and most efficient way to relieve stress. I have a very effective secret—when I want to cry, I set a 5-minute alarm on my phone. Crying is very energy-consuming. After crying for 5 minutes, the pressure is completely released. After adjusting my mentality, I can rationally look at the problem and think about how to do it. When I encounter problems, I choose to face the difficulties directly, and then communicate with others after I have thought of a solution.
Q: Your pace of life is very fast. What are some ways to rest?
A: Everyone has a different definition of "rest." My way of resting may be to take 3 deep breaths when there is no one around, or run 8 kilometers, or sleep for 11 hours, or eat a good meal...
"After stepping onto the field, my biggest competitor is myself"
Q: In the Big Air final of the Beijing Winter Olympics (北京冬奥会), you jumped a 1620 high-difficulty move in the last jump and won the championship. Do you still remember your mood at that time?
A: That jump was a complete miracle! At the moment of landing, the first thing I thought of was not completing the action or winning the gold medal, but realizing that this jump was a milestone in my life.
Q: At the upcoming Milan Winter Olympics, do you want to try similar challenges?
A: Actually, I hope I don't encounter this situation again, because it is a very risky approach. I don't want to be unprepared in important competitions and have to try moves I haven't done before. The ideal situation is to practice a set of movements well, perfect them, and get the expected results.
Q: What are the main challenges you face at the Milan Winter Olympics?
A: Being able to stand on the Milan Winter Olympics arena is a difficult thing in itself. This season, many athletes have suffered from injuries. On the Winter Olympics arena, athletes are eager to break through themselves and perform extraordinarily, and it is precisely because of this that it may lead to more injuries. After stepping onto the field, my biggest competitor is myself. I just need to focus on polishing my own movements and do my best.
Q: What preparations have you made for the Milan Winter Olympics?
A: Every day, every second, I am preparing. I don't live for a certain future node, but focus on the present, do what I am doing, and achieve the current goals. If I can enjoy every moment, then on the Milan arena, no matter what the final result is, I can gain a lot from this journey and grow into a better ski athlete and become a better version of myself.
"I don't want to be everyone's idol, I want to be everyone's friend"
Q: You often appear in the public eye as a cross-cultural communicator. How do you view this role?
A: I always think that I am me, and I have been engaged in the career I love. Now many of my foreign friends are actively learning Chinese. As the Spring Festival approaches, they also find the Spring Festival customs very interesting, and many people have fallen in love with eating dumplings. This curiosity about different cultures arises naturally. I am willing to let more people see the splendor of Chinese culture.
Q: Many people have started to understand and participate in ice and snow sports because of you. How do you feel?
A: One of my goals is to get more people involved in ice and snow sports. When I was competing at Genting Ski Park (云顶滑雪场) in Chongli (崇礼), I saw that the ski resort was crowded with people. The night scene was so cold, but everyone's enthusiasm was so high, I was very surprised. I don't want to be everyone's idol, I want to be everyone's friend. I don't want everyone to just appreciate my movements and applaud for me in front of the screen. I hope more people can be inspired to step onto the snow field and experience the fun of ice and snow sports.
Q: If you were to use three words to describe Eileen Gu (谷爱凌), what three words would you use?
A: Curious, persevering, dedicated.
Q: Are you worried that you will be surpassed one day?
A: I hope I will be surpassed. In sports, many strong people's wish is to have competitors who are as good as them. My fun is not just winning gold medals, but also the stories behind those gold medals, and the spirit that the competition interprets.
(Cao Yifan (曹一凡) participated in the writing)
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"Our village has a suspended flooring basketball court!" In Daping Village (大坪村), Shiquan Township (石泉乡), Anding District (安定区), Dingxi City (定西市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), at just after 10 a.m., villagers Li Gui (李贵) and Zhang Weili (张维礼) were practicing shooting hoops on the basketball court. "The new basketball court is both beautiful and practical; once we start playing, we often don't want to leave," said Li Gui.
What is a suspended flooring basketball court? It's a basketball court where the floor doesn't directly touch the ground base layer, but is assembled from multiple modules.
"Before, the village didn't have a proper basketball court. Villagers sometimes played on the yellow earth next to the opera stage, and sometimes on the cement ground next to the village committee," said Li Gui. Suspended flooring basketball courts not only have strong shock absorption performance, but also have the characteristics of being non-slip, easy to clean, and environmentally friendly, which villagers like very much.
In Dingxi (定西), basketball has a broad mass base. In addition to the basketball games organized by the city, county, and township every year, many villages and communities have their own competitions. However, due to insufficient sports facilities, "where to play basketball" used to be a problem.
In 2025, Gansu (甘肃) promoted the Rural National Fitness Improvement Project, supporting 500 administrative villages to upgrade their sports facilities, benefiting more than 300,000 people. Anding District (安定区) selected 10 administrative villages, and Daping Village (大坪村) was one of them. Determining the plan, bidding, signing contracts, construction – in September last year, a batch of new sports facilities were built near the villagers.
"The masses have a strong demand for fitness, and we do our best to implement good policies well." In order to ensure quality, Wan Yongbo (万永博), director of the Anding District (安定区) Sports Activity Center, ran to Daping Village (大坪村) no less than 10 times.
The whistle sounded, and the first basketball game of the winter in Daping Village (大坪村) began! Jump shots, bank shots... villagers showed their skills on the court, and cheers were heard from the sidelines from time to time. "If we were a few years younger, three-point shots and reverse layups wouldn't be a problem!" Zhang Weili (张维礼) said with a smile. Since the completion of the basketball court, the village has organized more than 10 friendly matches, and the villagers' enthusiasm for participating in sports has been increasing day by day.
In addition to the basketball court, the Rural National Fitness Improvement Project also added 2 table tennis tables and 4 fitness equipment to Daping Village (大坪村). "Tai Chi kneading pushers, double pendulum machines, space walkers... men, women, old and young can find their favorite fitness methods." He Guanjun (何冠军), secretary of the Daping Village (大坪村) Party Branch, said, "How to use them correctly, how to check and maintain them... the staff also explained everything clearly." After the snow, He Guanjun (何冠军) and several party members specially cleaned the snow from the basketball court and fitness equipment in a timely manner to facilitate the use of the masses.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京), January 28th (Reporter Li Shuo (李硕)) On the 28th, in the 2026 Australian Open women's doubles quarter-finals, Chinese player Zhang Shuai (张帅), partnered with Belgian player Mertens, defeated S. Hozumi/F. Wu 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. This is the seventh time Zhang Shuai (张帅) has reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam women's doubles event, and it is also her return to the Australian Open women's doubles semi-finals after 7 years. In 2019, she partnered with Australian star Stosur here to win the women's doubles championship.
In the previous WTA500 Adelaide station competition, Zhang Shuai (张帅) partnered with Czech player Siniakova to win the women's doubles championship, which is the sixteenth tour doubles title of Zhang Shuai's (张帅) career. Zhang Shuai (张帅) competed in three events at this Australian Open. She lost to Australian player Preston 3-6, 6-2, 3-6 in the first round of women's singles, and stopped in the second round of mixed doubles.
Return to TopUrumqi (乌鲁木齐), January 28th (Reported by Shang Rongzheng (尚嵘峥) from this newspaper) The 3rd "Ice and Snow Silk Road China Snow Capital" Around Altai Mountains Winter Games of 2026 commenced on the 27th in Altay Prefecture (阿勒泰地区), Xinjiang (新疆) (see photo, taken by Aldak Baiskhan (阿尔达克·拜斯汗)). The competition lasts for 4 days, attracting more than 200 athletes and coaches from countries and regions such as China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Athletes will compete in 16 events across 3 major categories: cross-country skiing, ski mountaineering, and speed skating.
This year's competition has optimized the group settings, dividing them into Group A and Group B, to further enhance the professionalism of the event. As a traditional project carrying regional cultural characteristics, ancient fur skiing will be showcased at the competition.
As of January 28th, the cross-country skiing and speed skating events, which started earlier, have already produced 54 medals. Among them, the Chinese Altay Prefecture (中国阿勒泰地区) delegation won 10 medals, the Chinese Urumqi City (中国乌鲁木齐市) delegation won 7 medals, and the Chinese Jilin Province (中国吉林省) delegation won 5 medals.
After the accumulation and precipitation of the previous two editions, the Around Altai Mountains Winter Games has increasingly become a carrier for showcasing regional ice and snow resource advantages and promoting international sports and cultural exchanges, playing a promoting role in building the Around Altai Mountains ice and snow sports brand and promoting Altay (阿勒泰) to build an internationally influential ice and snow economic cluster.
Return to TopOn January 28th, in the Kanghua Community relocation site for poverty alleviation in Pingxi Street, Yuping Dong Autonomous County (玉屏侗族自治县), Tongren City (铜仁市), Guizhou Province (贵州省), people celebrated the Chinese New Year with activities such as a tug-of-war competition.
Photo by Hu Panxue (胡攀学)
Return to TopAccording to a report from our newspaper in Yinchuan on January 28th (Reporter Jiao Siyu (焦思雨)), the 2026 China Yinchuan Ice Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament was recently held at Yinchuan Yuehai Wetland Park (银川阅海湿地公园). The event was guided by the Social Sports Guidance Center of the State General Administration of Sport (国家体育总局社会体育指导中心) and the Chinese Dragon Boat Association (中国龙舟协会), and hosted by the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Sports Bureau (宁夏回族自治区体育局) and the Yinchuan Municipal People's Government (银川市人民政府). The competition included two major categories: the regional employee group and the national public group, covering men's, women's, and mixed 12-person dragon boat events. Nearly 800 athletes from 29 participating teams from 11 provinces, including Tianjin (天津), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), and Shaanxi (陕西), participated, showcasing the passion and charm of ice and snow sports.
After fierce competition, the Dragon Boat Team 1 and Dragon Boat Team 2 of the Huinong District Culture, Sports, Tourism, Radio and Television Bureau of Shizuishan City (石嘴山市惠农区文体旅广局龙舟1队) won the championships in the National Public Men's 200-meter straight race and the Mixed 200-meter straight race, respectively. The Nankai University Dragon Boat Team (南开大学龙舟队) won the National Public Women's 200-meter straight race.
Ice dragon boat is a new type of sport that combines traditional dragon boat racing with the "ice sled," which is common in northern China, retaining the characteristics of traditional dragon boat racing while breaking the seasonal restrictions. In 2009, the Yinchuan Municipal Sports Bureau (银川市体育局) conducted research and held the first Yinchuan Ice Dragon Boat Race on New Year's Day in 2010. The event has been held for many years, transforming the local ice and snow "cold resources" into a "hot economy" for cultural tourism development, both adding to the promotion of national fitness and injecting more vitality into the winter in the frontier region.
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Return to TopLargest single-unit capacity! China's independently developed 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine has a hub center height equivalent to more than 50 stories of residential buildings, and a swept area of more than 10.5 standard football fields.
Highest altitude in operation! The China Huadian (中国华电) Tibet Qonggyai Wind Power Project (西藏琼结风电项目) has a maximum machine location altitude of 5,370 meters, and single-blade hoisting technology is used for the first time in ultra-high altitude areas above 5,000 meters.
Farthest distance from shore! The China Three Gorges Corporation (三峡集团) Jiangsu Dafeng 800-megawatt offshore wind power project (江苏大丰800兆瓦海上风电项目) has a maximum distance of 85.5 kilometers from the shore, marking a breakthrough in promoting offshore wind power to deep and distant seas.
China's wind power continues to break records and develop in new and better directions. In 2025, the power generation of wind power from industrial enterprises above a designated size will exceed 1 trillion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 10.8% of the total power generation of industrial enterprises above a designated size in the country.
Looking back on the development history of the wind power industry, Qin Haiyan (秦海岩), Secretary-General of the Chinese Renewable Energy Society Wind Energy Professional Committee (中国可再生能源学会风能专业委员会), described it this way: it has achieved a leap from "following" and "running alongside" to "leading."
First is the installed capacity. In the 1980s, China's wind power entered the commercial development stage; by 2000, the installed capacity was less than 400,000 kilowatts; as of the end of 2025, the wind power installed capacity was 640 million kilowatts, accounting for more than 16% of the total installed power generation capacity. Today, about half of the world's wind power installed capacity is distributed in China. If the newly added wind turbine blades during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period are connected in sequence, the length is equivalent to traveling back and forth from the easternmost end to the westernmost end of China.
Then look at the industrial system. In 2000, wind power equipment was basically purchased from abroad. Today, China provides 70% of the world's wind power equipment, and its products are exported to more than 60 countries and regions. In the past 10 years, it has promoted a reduction of more than 60% in global wind power costs. Data shows that China's wind power industry chain has an annual output value of about 1.2 trillion yuan, driving direct and indirect employment of more than 2 million people.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will accelerate the construction of new energy bases such as integrated water, wind, and solar power in major river basins and offshore wind power, promote the development and construction of deep-sea offshore wind power, and add more than 200 million kilowatts of wind power and solar power installed capacity throughout 2026. The continuous upgrading of the wind power industry in new and better directions will provide stronger support for energy security and green transformation.
(Reported by Ding Yiting (丁怡婷) from this newspaper)
The images in this edition are provided by the Chinese Renewable Energy Society Wind Energy Professional Committee (中国可再生能源学会风能专业委员会) unless otherwise noted.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 蒋云龙
January 27th, Xinjiang People's Hall (新疆人民会堂). A line in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) government work report, "He Jiaolong (贺娇龙), who practiced serving the people with her life," touched the Autonomous Region People's Congress representatives present.
"We heard the name of He Jiaolong (贺娇龙), and also the names of those Xinjiang (新疆) heroic models. Afterwards, the venue resounded with prolonged applause, which was to pay tribute to them." Adina Maimaiti (阿迪娜·买买提), a representative of the Autonomous Region People's Congress and director of the Comprehensive Management Department of Kaxanqi Folk Tourism Development Co., Ltd. (卡山其民俗旅游开发有限责任公司) of the Yining City (伊宁市) Cultural Tourism Group (文旅集团) in the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture (伊犁哈萨克自治州), said that He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) had also done filming and promotion in the scenic spots of Yining City (伊宁市), which left a deep impression on them.
"Her dedication, pragmatism, self-discipline, and her feelings for the people, we all deeply felt. Her passing also deeply touched the comrades who were familiar with her," said Adina Maimaiti (阿迪娜·买买提).
On January 14, He Jiaolong (贺娇龙), director of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) Agricultural Products Brand Construction and Production and Marketing Service Center (农产品品牌建设与产销服务中心), accidentally fell from a horse during a promotional shoot for agricultural products e-commerce in Bole City (博乐市) and unfortunately passed away despite all-out rescue efforts, at the age of only 47.
On the morning of January 16, He Jiaolong's (贺娇龙) public memorial service was held in the local funeral home in Zhaosu County (昭苏县). When 57-year-old Kazakh herdsman Geminjiang Rehemujiang (格敏江·热合木江) arrived 40 minutes early, there were already thousands of people who had come to mourn, and the vehicles had already formed a long queue.
"Hearing that she was gone, my heart, oh, it hurt so much." Geminjiang Rehemujiang (格敏江·热合木江) said that tears welled up in his eyes when he thought of her. Many local farmers and herdsmen like him came to the memorial service, as well as citizens who rushed from Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) and other places upon hearing the news, and netizens from all over the country ordered flowers to send their condolences.
More than five years ago, also when Zhaosu (昭苏) grassland was covered with white snow, He Jiaolong (贺娇龙), wearing a red cloak, galloped across the snowy field, sending an invitation to netizens: "The location where I am now is Zhaosu County (昭苏县), Ili (伊犁), Xinjiang (新疆). Friends from all over the country are welcome to form groups to check in." This short video of less than 15 seconds quickly exceeded 100 million views, making "Hometown of the Heavenly Horses" Zhaosu (昭苏) and He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) famous overnight.
"As a leading cadre, standing in front of the camera to directly face netizens is indeed a challenge." Si Xiaoting (佀晓婷), deputy director of the Zhaosu County (昭苏县) Administrative Service Center (行政服务中心) and an old colleague who worked with He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) for 5 years, recalled that at that time, Ili (伊犁) agricultural products were severely unsalable. The Ili Prefecture (伊犁州) Party Committee deployed a live streaming e-commerce model of "county leaders + anchors + products," and He Jiaolong (贺娇龙), then deputy county magistrate of Zhaosu County (昭苏县) in charge of agriculture, took on this important task.
The dining table was used as a live broadcast platform, and hand-drawn pictures were pasted on the wall as the background. The honey, rapeseed oil, crystal noodles, and cheese promoted were all local agricultural products from Zhaosu (昭苏). "On May 20, 2020, the first live broadcast lasted nearly 2 hours, and only one or two orders were sold," Si Xiaoting (佀晓婷) recalled. But He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) did not give up. She started broadcasting at 7 am and ended before going to work at 10 am, and then immediately devoted herself to her busy daily work. After getting off work in the afternoon, He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) would come to the live broadcast room again, sometimes broadcasting until the early hours of the morning.
The video of her riding a horse in the snow boosted the popularity of Zhaosu (昭苏) tourism, and orders for local specialties such as cheese, horse meat, and honey also ushered in explosive growth. "Taking our small cooperative as an example, live streaming has solved the problem of unsalable honey for 124 farmers. The cooperative's honey production has increased from 2,000 bottles per day to 20,000 bottles, and has embarked on a path of standardization and refined packaging." Mao Lide (毛力德), chairman of the Zenong Bee Industry Professional Cooperative (泽农蜂业专业合作社) in Hongnahai Township (洪纳海乡), Zhaosu County (昭苏县), said that Zhaosu (昭苏), as a major honey production county in Ili (伊犁), has since had no worries about selling 1,500 tons of honey every year.
He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) wrote in the "Frontline Walking" column of the People's Daily (人民日报): "To make 'internet celebrity' not a flash in the pan, we must transform the popularity into more pragmatic actions by cadres and exchange it for a solid reputation." After He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) was transferred to the Party member and Deputy Director of the Ili Prefecture (伊犁州) Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau (文化广播电视和旅游局), her footprints spread throughout the 8 counties and 3 cities of Ili (伊犁), and "Ili Good Things" became more and more well-known with her promotion.
The position is changing, the responsibilities are changing, but what remains unchanged is He Jiaolong's (贺娇龙) busy work rhythm. During her tenure as Director of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) Agricultural Products Brand Construction and Production and Marketing Service Center (农产品品牌建设与产销服务中心), He Jiaolong (贺娇龙), in response to the shortcomings of scattered and disorganized Xinjiang (新疆) agricultural product brands and lack of market competitiveness, took the lead in promoting the construction of the "Xinjiang Flavor" (品味新疆) regional public brand and established a strict product access and traceability system. At present, the "Xinjiang Flavor" (品味新疆) brand directory has absorbed 239 regional public brands, 776 products from 481 business entities, and Nileke County (尼勒克县) salmon and other specialty products have entered the national market through this platform.
As of the end of 2025, He Jiaolong's (贺娇龙) personal account had 6.249 million followers and 62.739 million likes, but she always remained clear-headed. He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) once said: "I am a public official, and my traffic is to serve the people." She set a strict rule for herself: all live broadcasts are for public welfare purposes, no commissions or remuneration are charged, commercial activity invitations are rejected, and all live broadcast rewards are used for public welfare undertakings. Over the past 5 years, the "He Jiaolong" (贺娇龙) public welfare team has carried out a total of 55 charitable activities, and jointly with caring people, donated 11.106 million yuan in money and goods, benefiting thousands of people in need.
A life of 47 years is not long, but it is thick enough. On January 16, the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (云南省农业科学院) publicly solicited names for the "Chinese Style" rose numbered 4815-27. On January 23, this flower was officially named "Jiaolong" (娇龙) rose. Cai Yanfei (蔡艳飞), a researcher at the Flower Research Institute (花卉研究所) of the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (云南省农业科学院), believes: "This name makes flowers no longer just scientific research results, but also a carrier for entrusting emotions and conveying values. The most beautiful flowers bloom for the happiness of the people, which is also the ultimate goal of our breeders."
The sentence "Flowers are like people, seeing flowers is seeing the spirit" in the naming announcement brought tears to the eyes of netizens. He Jiaolong's (贺娇龙) deep concern for the masses is also firmly engraved in the hearts of the masses. This flower carries everyone's deep respect for her "rooting in the front line and devoting herself to the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside."
Return to TopBy: 王美华
On the snowy plains of Zhaosu, He Jiaolong (贺娇龙), the woman in red galloping on horseback, has passed away. Online, under her account, friends who had never met her expressed their feelings and condolences, filled with reluctance and regret.
Why do we feel such deep reluctance? Because through her videos, people got closer to the beauty of Xinjiang (新疆), learned about its local products and specialties, and appreciated its local customs and sentiments. More importantly, because she devoted herself to the grassroots level for years, integrating her faith into the soil and dedicating her youth to the people.
A statement He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) once made is even more touching at this moment: "The eighteen kinds of martial arts we have learned and the higher education we have received are not to help us escape our poor hometown, but to help our hometown escape poverty."
Her words are simple but full of ambition. She transformed her "eighteen kinds of martial arts" into a glimpse of amazement in short videos, patient explanations in live broadcasts, and the tireless efforts of traveling to exhibitions across the country, using new methods and new platforms to open up new paths for the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
He Jiaolong's (贺娇龙) story tells us that the countryside is not only the emotional home for people, but also a stage for talents to display their abilities. She shot and produced short videos, plunged into the e-commerce boom, and broke through circles as an "internet celebrity" to promote goods, integrating market concepts, brand awareness, and communication methods into rural development, which not only drove the development of local industries, but also made the face of her hometown more three-dimensional and vivid.
What should we use the "martial arts" in our hands for, and for whom? At the grassroots level, there are many cadres like He Jiaolong (贺娇龙) who do their work in farmers' courtyards and fields, transforming their knowledge and skills into levers to drive the development of their hometowns. This choice stems from a clear understanding of "why to learn" and a conscious responsibility for "what to do with what we have learned." Answering the question of struggle with practical work for the people is the best way for us to remember He Jiaolong (贺娇龙).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on January 28th (Reporter Zhang Shuo (张烁)) - Zhang Han (张晗), spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council (国务院台办), announced at a regular press conference on the 28th that, following consultations between relevant parties of the Kuomintang (国民党) and the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the Kuomintang-Communist Party Think Tank Forum will be held in Beijing (北京) on February 3rd. The forum is co-sponsored by the Cross-Strait Research Center of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央台办海研中心) and the National Policy Research Foundation of the Chinese Kuomintang (中国国民党国政研究基金会). The theme of this year's forum is "Prospects for Cross-Strait Exchange and Cooperation." Representatives, experts, and scholars from the Kuomintang (国民党), the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), and various sectors on both sides of the Strait, including tourism, industry, technology, medicine, and environmental protection, will attend the forum. They will conduct in-depth exchanges and discussions on topics such as cross-strait tourism, industry, environment, and sustainable development cooperation, jointly discuss major plans for the development of cross-strait relations, and jointly seek the well-being of compatriots on both sides of the Strait.
Recently, Eric Chu (郑丽文), Chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (中国国民党), stated that mainstream public opinion in Taiwan (台湾) highly anticipates cross-strait exchanges, and she has also felt goodwill and sincerity from the mainland side. She hopes that the Kuomintang (国民党) will shoulder its historical responsibility, promote the "thawing" of cross-strait relations, and alleviate the current tense situation. Zhang Han (张晗) responded that the desire for peace, development, exchange, and cooperation is the mainstream public opinion on the island. We are willing, on the common political basis of adhering to the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence," to strengthen exchanges and interactions with various political parties, groups, and people from all walks of life in Taiwan (台湾), including the Chinese Kuomintang (中国国民党), maintain positive interactions, jointly promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, and benefit compatriots on both sides of the Strait. The upcoming Kuomintang-Communist Party Think Tank Forum is a concrete manifestation of the two parties seeking peace for the Taiwan Strait, seeking well-being for the people, and seeking rejuvenation for the nation. It aligns with the mainstream public opinion on the island and meets the expectations of people on both sides of the Strait.
Recently, news that the mainland's high-speed rail operating mileage has exceeded 50,000 kilometers has sparked heated discussions on the island. When answering related questions, Zhang Han (张晗) stated that the mainland's high-speed rail construction is world-renowned. The high-speed rail makes distances "smaller," dreams "bigger," and the distance no longer distant. Peaceful reunification will create huge opportunities for Taiwan's (台湾) economic and social development. With a strong motherland as a backing, all aspects of Taiwan (台湾), including infrastructure construction, will be better. Taiwan compatriots will share the dignity and glory of our great country with mainland compatriots, share the fruits of Chinese-style modernization, and usher in a bright future of prosperity and stability.
The Taiwan authorities recently released relevant data showing that Taiwan's (台湾) total imports of consumer goods in 2025 reached US$49.4 billion, a record high, of which 24.5% came from the mainland, ranking first. In response, Zhang Han (张晗) replied that compatriots on both sides of the Strait have common cultural traditions and living habits, and mainland consumer goods are naturally deeply loved by the people of Taiwan (台湾). Strengthening cross-strait economic cooperation and deepening cross-strait integrated development is the right path that conforms to the common interests of compatriots on both sides of the Strait. We will continue to work hard to enable Taiwan (台湾) compatriots to share the fruits of mainland development in all aspects of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, and we also welcome more Taiwan (台湾) compatriots to come to the mainland to see and feel the ever-changing development changes in the mainland.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Nanjing (南京) dispatch on January 28th (Reporter Bai Guangdi (白光迪)) states: Recently, the "Xishan Education Payment" APP in Xishan District (锡山区), Wuxi City (无锡市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省) was removed and shut down. As of this point, all county-level and below government service APPs in Jiangsu Province (江苏省) have been canceled. Government service applications that are indeed necessary to retain have been uniformly transferred to the "Su Fu Ban" APP. The entry point for government services has shifted from "decentralized and multi-terminal" to "one-stop integration," making it more convenient and efficient for the public and businesses to handle affairs.
In recent years, some cities and counties within Jiangsu Province (江苏省) have launched government service APPs. While providing services such as handling affairs and consultations for the public and businesses, there have also been issues such as a large number of APPs, single and repetitive functions, and non-standardized management. In June 2025, the Jiangsu Provincial Data Bureau (江苏省数据局), Development and Reform Commission (发展改革委), Department of Finance (财政厅), Audit Office (审计厅), and other four departments jointly issued 15 measures to improve the quality and efficiency of government service management, explicitly requiring that county-level and below areas prohibit the development of government service APPs, and that those already built should complete the migration and consolidation to the "Su Fu Ban" APP before the end of 2025.
As of now, Jiangsu (江苏) has identified 22 county-level and below government service APPs and has completed the cleanup and standardization work. Twelve government service APPs with limited practical functions and a small number of users have been shut down. For the 10 government service APPs that still have certain practical functions and are indeed needed by users, the relevant service functions have been uniformly migrated to "Su Fu Ban" before being shut down.
At the same time, Jiangsu Province (江苏省) has strengthened the data security management of applications that have been shut down. For the public's personal information, business data, and other data accumulated in government APPs, strict data classification and grading protection requirements are followed. Clear procedures for data migration, sealing, and destruction are defined, and "one application, one plan" management is implemented to ensure that data is traceable, verifiable, and supervisable. Data that needs to be continuously used is uniformly migrated and centrally managed through the "Su Fu Ban" platform in a standardized manner. Data that is no longer used is properly de-sensitized and safely cleaned in accordance with laws and regulations to prevent data leakage and abuse.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 苏 滨
Green mountains overlap, rapeseed is tender green, and the stream babbles. In front of the main entrance of the Fenglin Buyi Scenic Area (峰林布依景区) in Xingyi City (兴义市), Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (黔西南布依族苗族自治州), Guizhou Province (贵州省), newly transplanted rapeseed connects into patches. Workers drive sprinkler trucks, spraying and moistening the soil one by one, to ensure that tourists can stroll in the sea of flowers before the Spring Festival.
"It's all because the understanding didn't keep up, and the concept didn't change. In fact, the development of the scenic spot does not conflict with the protection of cultivated land." Speaking of the previous circular and rectification, Wu Guoming (吴国明), chairman of the Fenglin Buyi Scenic Area (峰林布依景区), regretted it very much.
Time goes back to 2021. The cultivated land in front of the scenic spot was transferred to the scenic spot and a lake was dug to create a landscape. In May of that year, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) publicly reported the problem of digging a lake to create a landscape. The local area immediately carried out rectification, the scenic spot demolished facilities, covered more than 40,000 cubic meters of soil, and the masses planted rice.
Unexpectedly, without the approval of any department, the scenic spot again stored water in some of the rectified areas, including 95.34 mu of cultivated land, forming a water landscape, and newly occupied 25.95 mu of cultivated land to build a landscape lake, and newly occupied 23.86 mu of cultivated land to build artificial lawns and other green landscapes.
In August 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) publicly reported again, clearly pointing out that the scenic spot illegally occupied cultivated land to dig a lake to create a landscape, and the Xingyi Municipal Government (兴义市政府) failed to fulfill its main responsibility for cultivated land protection, and the problem "死灰复燃" (sǐ huī fù rán - "ashes revive," to come back to life; to make a comeback) in the same place after the notification and rectification.
"There are indeed problems such as an unresolute attitude towards rectification, an unsystematic rectification method, untimely follow-up supervision, and failure to implement responsibilities, which have serious consequences and profound lessons," said Zhong Daigang (钟代刚), Deputy Secretary of the Xingyi Municipal Party Committee (兴义市委) and Mayor.
After the problem was reported, the main leaders of the province and state led teams to the front line to supervise and guide. Xingyi City (兴义市) strengthened warning education, requiring that no rectification be let go if it is not in place, and no responsibility be let go if it is not implemented. "The municipal government has established a special working class, drawn experts from natural resources, water conservancy, agriculture and other departments, and formed a on-site resident working group of more than 10 people to promote in an all-round way and systematically rectify," said Zhong Daigang (钟代刚).
Rectification was launched again, demolishing bridge dams, releasing water and covering soil... This time, the scenic spot changed to planting rapeseed. At the end of 2024, the front of the scenic spot became a sea of rapeseed flowers, attracting a large number of tourists to check in. The Xingyi Municipal Government (兴义市政府) raised funds by striving for project support and built a 2480-meter-long flood discharge channel to fundamentally solve the problem of waterlogged land.
On May 20, 2025, after comprehensive and systematic rectification, provincial, state, and municipal review and acceptance, the Wuhan Bureau (武汉局) of the National Natural Resources Supervision (国家自然资源督察) fed back that the problem rectification was in place.
In order to draw inferences from other cases and grasp practical results, build a defense line and guard the red line, Xingyi (兴义) dynamically carried out cultivated land protection inspections throughout the city, and discovered and solved problems in a timely manner. At the same time, a closed-loop management mechanism was established for major feedback problems, and a "look back" was carried out regularly by establishing ledgers to ensure that problems were rectified in place and thoroughly with excellent work style.
Return to TopIn Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County (金秀瑶族自治县), Laibin City (来宾市), Guangxi (广西), a public welfare training program on plant protection drone skills was launched. The program includes practical skills such as drone flight principles, safety regulations, and agricultural plant protection, serving groups such as those monitored to prevent return to poverty and rural transferred employment personnel, further broadening employment channels for the masses and cultivating more new farmers. The picture shows students learning plant protection drone operation skills in Jinxiu Town (金秀镇), Jinxiu County (金秀县) on January 27.
Photo by Gao Rujin (高如金) (People's Vision)
Return to TopThis newspaper Lanzhou (兰州) January 28th (Reporter Zeng Yichen (曾亦辰)) In order to promote the institutionalization and standardization of the "small, rapid, and flexible" legislative system in the province and improve the quality and efficiency of local legislation, the Standing Committee of the Gansu Provincial People's Congress (甘肃省人大常委会) recently issued the "Gansu Province Measures for Promoting 'Small, Rapid, and Flexible' Legislation" (《甘肃省推进“小快灵”立法工作办法》). The measures consist of 10 articles, covering the scope of application, main characteristics, and basic principles of "small, rapid, and flexible" legislation. They clarify that "small, rapid, and flexible" legislation should follow the principles of non-conflict, distinctiveness, and operability, based on accurately meeting practical needs, responding to and resolving specific or single matters, emergencies, and new situations and problems in economic and social development, and striving to achieve "small but measured, fast but qualitative, and flexible but effective."
The measures stipulate that "small, rapid, and flexible" legislation should generally not be divided into chapters and should not be "大而全、小而全 (dà ér quán, xiǎo ér quán - "big and comprehensive, small and comprehensive," possessing all-inclusive features regardless of scale)," generally not exceeding 30 articles. "Small, rapid, and flexible" legislation should adhere to scientific legislation, democratic legislation, and legal legislation. All relevant departments should work together, coordinate, and guide to ensure that the measures can be quickly implemented and effective after their promulgation.
Return to TopThis is a report from Hefei, January 28th (Reporter Li Junjie (李俊杰)) The Hefei Public Security Bureau (合肥市公安局) in Anhui Province (安徽省) recently introduced 25 key work measures to safeguard the high-quality development of key industries in the city, covering strategic emerging industries, future industries, traditional industries, service industries, and digital industries. Hefei (合肥) police will build a risk prevention and control system, establish a new track risk prevention and control think tank, and promote the transformation of innovative achievements through "police-enterprise-research" collaboration to ensure the development and growth of strategic emerging industries and future industries. They will launch a data security escort action to promote data factor empowerment for industrial quality improvement. In serving the revitalization and upgrading of traditional industries, Hefei (合肥) police will deepen the "one-stop comprehensive inspection" reform and strictly regulate law enforcement behaviors involving enterprises.
The Hefei Public Security Bureau (合肥市公安局) will promote the comprehensive upgrading of smart government services, promote diversified service models such as "one-window service, self-service, and video service," and create police service stations integrating functions such as security prevention, conflict resolution, and government services; optimize the police-enterprise linkage mechanism, pilot the "park housekeeper" service model, and provide all-round assistance for the high-quality development of Hefei's (合肥) industries.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郭晓龙
Not long ago, Pang Moumou (庞某某), a villager from Fujiatun Village, Mulan County (木兰县), Harbin City (哈尔滨市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), submitted an application to the Mulan County People's Court (木兰县人民法院) to withdraw the lawsuit. A dispute over ownership caused by mixed grazing of cattle was resolved satisfactorily within 20 days of filing the case.
In October 2025, after Pang Moumou (庞某某) and Zhang Moumou (张某某), villagers from the same village, had their cattle mixed in the wild, Pang Moumou (庞某某) discovered that he was missing two cows and suspected that they had been mixed into the other party's herd. Because the characteristics of the cattle were not obvious, the two parties argued and had to sue in court.
The presiding judge, Yang Songbai (杨松柏), visited Zhang Moumou's (张某某) home many times to explain the law and reason, and invited village officials to do ideological work together. With the consent of both parties, Yang Songbai (杨松柏) "moved" the court to the dispute site for mediation, and finally successfully identified the lost cattle, resolving the conflict at the front end of the litigation.
Mulan County (木兰县) is a large agricultural county. The Mulan County Court (木兰县法院) focuses on serving "agriculture, rural areas, and farmers" and innovatively launched a "three advances" working method: "entering the grassroots for on-site surveys, entering the scene for on-site investigations, and entering the source for on-site governance." Judges go deep into the fields and dispute sites to uncover the focus of the dispute and its deep-seated roots. The court moves the court to villages and courtyards through circuit trials and on-site mediation, inviting grassroots cadres and mediators to participate in mediation. Since 2025, the court's mediation and withdrawal rate for civil cases has reached 72.84%, of which the mediation and withdrawal rate for family affairs cases is as high as 86.04%.
In response to prominent problems discovered in trial work, the Mulan County Court (木兰县法院) promptly issued judicial recommendations. Among them, the judicial recommendation made in response to the chaos of property services in a certain township promoted the local area to carry out special rectification, and the number of related disputes accepted decreased by 48.1% year-on-year. At the same time, the court constructs a joint mediation and handling mechanism, shifting the judicial focus from "treating existing diseases" to "preventing diseases before they occur," serving grassroots social governance.
Return to TopOr vividly intuitive, or exaggerated in shape, or concise and expressive... each New Year picture, with its unique style and diverse content, carries the vision of praying for blessings and good fortune, and expresses people's beautiful aspirations and pursuits. Today's New Year pictures have long broken through the scope of a single painting: some New Year pictures provide new experiences that can be stepped into and touched; some New Year pictures cross-over and become trendy cultural and creative products; and some New Year pictures are stored in the cloud to achieve digital inheritance... Technology and creativity help ancient New Year pictures to draw a "new force," and also accumulate experience that can be used for reference for the inheritance and development of other intangible cultural heritage projects.
--Editor
New Experience
Stepping into the "Flowing New Year Picture" in Yangliuqing Ancient Town
Reporter Li Jiading (李家鼎) of this newspaper
Walking in Yangliuqing Ancient Town (杨柳青古镇), Xiqing District (西青区), Tianjin (天津), it is bustling and the lights are flickering. Tourists step into a "flowing New Year picture."
A teenager shuttles through the crowd, asking everyone he meets: "Have you seen a girl in a red shirt? Her name is Bai Junying (白俊英)."
Who is Bai Junying? She is a classic character in the legendary story of Yangliuqing woodblock New Year pictures. Not long ago, an immersive live-action drama called "Searching for Bai Junying" was staged in Yangliuqing Ancient Town. Tourists followed "teenager An Xue (安雪)" through the stage, street corners, and painting workshops, and uncovered the story behind the national-level intangible cultural heritage representative project, Yangliuqing woodblock New Year pictures, through interaction.
How to let tourists enter the painting without losing themselves in the play? With green bricks and black tiles as the scenery, and colorful lights as the painting, the ancient town has transformed into a huge New Year picture that can be stepped into and touched through set design and lighting.
Yin Chang (尹畅), a tourist from Henan (河南), led her 5-year-old daughter to "tour the painting," pressing the camera shutter non-stop: New Year picture dolls stood quietly at the entrance of the alley, accompanied by lotuses with auspicious meanings and graceful ladies—traditional charm flowed out from the digital light and shadow. "I feel that the New Year picture elements have 'jumped' out of the paper!" Yin Chang exclaimed.
This immersive feeling of "entering the painting" stems from the construction of the painting realm. "Yangliuqing woodblock New Year pictures are a precious intangible cultural heritage project, and we hope that it can also become a cultural symbol that 'dialogues' with tourists," said Gao Jie (高杰), deputy general manager of Tianjin Yangliuqing Cultural Tourism Investment Co., Ltd. (天津杨柳青文旅投资有限公司).
The traditional New Year picture image is static, how can it become three-dimensional and immersive?
In 2025, Yangliuqing Ancient Town will use the concept of "full immersion, harmony in diversity" to reconstruct New Year picture elements with technology, and at the same time use light and shadow as a medium to reshape the entire ancient town scene.
Now, stepping into the main street of the ancient town, the dense memory "anchors" are dazzling: the eaves and ancient trees outline the "paper" outline; the "fan screen" allows the New Year picture image of "Five Sons Seizing the Lotus" to hang in the air through high-speed rotating LED light bars; the goldfish presented by the projection is swaying its tail nimbly, echoing the fish lanterns in the streets and alleys.
In the "New Year Picture" theme block, light and shadow technology presents the beautiful wishes in traditional New Year pictures: the Qilin lamp that symbolizes the continuation of descendants, the Kui Xing Diandou lamp that prays for "success in the imperial examination," and the Five Generations Living Together hall lamp that symbolizes reunion... "The presentation form has changed, but the beautiful meaning carried by the New Year picture has not changed," a tourist sighed.
"The goal of the upgrading and transformation is to transform the New Year picture from a static 'cultural relic' into a cultural partner that can be dialogued with, has stories, and can empathize," said Gao Jie. "I hope that traditional blessings can warm more people in a way that is full of the sense of the times."
In order to allow children to experience New Year pictures more immersively and feel the traditional New Year flavor, Yin Chang also booked a New Year picture-themed homestay in the ancient town. The homestay rooms are named after New Year picture pigments such as azurite and cinnabar, and the New Year pictures on the walls also "hide mysteries"—Yin Chang raised her hand and scanned the QR code next to the New Year picture "Returning the Two Maces," and the story of Qin Qiong (秦琼) and Yuchi Gong (尉迟恭) "exchanging three whips for two maces" jumped onto the screen.
Digital technology makes New Year pictures three-dimensional and playable, and also affects the production of traditional New Year pictures. In the "Yucheng Hao New Year Picture Workshop (玉成号年画坊)," Zhang Hong (张宏), an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, spread out a pair of pear wood carvings, one is a naive and endearing pony, and the other is engraved with characters such as "Fu (福)" (fortune) and "Lu (禄)" (prosperity). "Now, we use artificial intelligence to assist in the design of the pony's color scheme, which greatly improves the efficiency of rubbing," said Zhang Hong. The New Year pictures passed down from generation to generation contain the unchanging expectation of a better life, and also contain the innovation and creation of the times.
New Carrier
Digital Reconstruction and Creation of Mianzhu New Year Pictures
Reporter You Yi (游仪) of this newspaper
The texture of the shoulder armor is transformed into data flow, the whip in the hand is entwined with electric arcs, and the moment the holographic projection of the gate is activated, the outline of the door god wearing neon light armor jumps out in the pixel flow, which has both traditional charm and technological texture.
On January 23, this AIGC (artificial intelligence generated content) work with the theme of "Mianzhu New Year Picture Troupe" won the gold award in the "New Year Flavor · New Life" Mianzhu New Year Picture International Creative Design Competition hosted by the Sichuan Mianzhu New Year Picture Museum (四川绵竹年画博物馆).
"I am from Mianzhu (绵竹), and I have a certain understanding of New Year pictures. Based on this, I use artificial intelligence generation tools to re-create the visual symbols, color system, and narrative themes of Mianzhu woodblock New Year pictures," said Fan Wen (范文), the creator of the work.
The door god is a traditional image of New Year pictures. Nowadays, artificial intelligence is adding different colors to it. In the 30-second video, some door gods wear VR (virtual reality) glasses and interact with the audience, and some door gods walk out of the painting and dance with robots, which is refreshing.
"Reconstructing traditional New Year picture art with contemporary design language and spreading the cultural connotation of the New Year, this work 'grows' from the traditional door god image, which is both in line with the theme and full of creativity," said Li Yue (李悦), curator of the Mianzhu New Year Picture Museum. The competition lasted for one month and received more than a thousand works, including cultural and creative products, New Year pictures, and innovative designs of digital New Year pictures. "Among them, the number of digital New Year picture submissions was the largest, with more than 600 pieces."
Mianzhu woodblock New Year pictures are a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Majestic door gods, clever children, auspicious flowers... each New Year picture embodies the blessings of family harmony and good weather, and also carries people's yearning for a better life. In order to make the traditional intangible cultural heritage project shine with the brilliance of the times, the "New Year Flavor · New Life" Mianzhu New Year Picture International Creative Design Competition came into being. The judges of the competition are composed of representatives of academic institutions, inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, and industry experts.
Li Yue is also a judge of the competition. In her opinion, traditional skills need new forms of expression, and digital empowerment is conducive to expanding the application scenarios of New Year pictures. "Young people may not paste door gods and Spring Festival couplets on their doors, but they will set novel New Year picture posters as mobile phone wallpapers. The New Year picture work "Green Pine Has Money to Spend" taken from the traditional New Year picture "Money Tree" in the competition is an example," said Li Yue.
Promoting the digitalization of New Year pictures is not the first attempt for Mianzhu.
Walking into the digital exhibition hall of the Mianzhu New Year Picture Museum, using 3D technology, the New Year picture "Welcoming Spring Picture" comes to life, vividly reproducing the scenes of welcoming spring, reporting spring, touring spring, and beating spring in ancient times; standing in the exhibition hall, tourists gently wave to the New Year picture, and the images of ladies, birthday stars, and the rat team sending relatives with gongs and drums jump out; children play a small game of pasting New Year pictures on the screen of the exhibition hall, learning about the production process of New Year pictures and feeling the New Year customs culture in the interaction.
Nowadays, the classic door god images in New Year pictures have been re-interpreted through modern design, and have derived more than 30 series and thousands of cultural and creative products. "At this year's Mianzhu New Year Picture Festival, we will promote and display the excellent award-winning works of the competition," said Li Yue. In the future, the museum will also issue New Year picture digital collections to further explore the digital inheritance of Mianzhu New Year pictures.
New Scene
"Worry-Relieving New Year Picture Shop," Understanding the Emotions of Young People
Reporter Jiang Xiaodan (姜晓丹) of this newspaper
As the Spring Festival approaches, in a theme park in Beijing (北京), a group of young people are brushing and printing red door gods around a table. Guiding them is Liu Zhongping (刘钟萍), a municipal-level representative inheritor of Foshan (佛山) woodblock New Year pictures in Guangdong (广东), known as "New Year Picture Woman Warrior." She demonstrated and introduced: "First make a wish, choose a pattern, and then print 'Worry-Relieving Pop' Fortune!"
"Worry-Relieving Pop Fortune" is Liu Zhongping's innovative work. She combines 12 trendy IP images with the auspicious meaning of New Year pictures to form 4 "Fortune" characters, and then presents them with traditional carved plate gold printing technology. "Trendy toys plus New Year pictures are interesting and have a good omen!" said Xiao Guo (小郭), a college student who had just finished the brushing and printing experience.
Foshan woodblock New Year pictures have a long history and are an important carrier for welcoming the Spring Festival and receiving blessings. In 2006, Foshan woodblock New Year pictures were selected into the first batch of national-level intangible cultural heritage representative project list.
In 2014, Liu Zhongping, who was still a tour guide, relied on a passion for New Year pictures to learn from a teacher and master the complete set of skills such as drawing drafts, engraving plates, overprinting, and gold tracing. Liu Zhongping observed that many people buy New Year pictures not only for decoration, but also to seek emotional value and emotional sustenance. So she boldly tried to inherit the craft while seeking more creativity.
The "Worry-Relieving New Year Picture Shop" came into being. The shop not only sells New Year pictures, but also "invites good fortune" for customers—"Top Scholar" for seeking academic success, "Peach Blossom Fairy" for hoping for marriage, and "Encouragement God" and "Single-Off Artifact." The New Year picture images are also more modern: the Q version of Guan Gong (关公) is suitable for pasting on a single door, the lion dance stepping on plum blossom piles shows "chivalry," and the heroic female general series is popular...
Liu Zhongping calls her creation "very trendy and traditional"—all innovations are rooted in traditional New Year pictures, using modern expressions to interpret the inner meaning. She also created the "New Year Picture Woman Warrior" IP to tell the stories in the New Year pictures, such as explaining the meaning of door gods through the barrier beast in the "Nezha" series of movies, and digging out the fun in tradition.
Accurately capturing the emotional needs of young people, Liu Zhongping makes New Year pictures more "out of the circle." No longer limited to the New Year, New Year pictures can jump on the "Get Rich Immediately" gift box to visit relatives and friends, and become emoticons to shine in daily social interactions. Liu Zhongping said that young people "invite New Year pictures" to "invite" expectations for a better life, and also an emotional expression.
Liu Zhongping's success is also inseparable from Foshan's support for the protection of intangible cultural heritage. Chancheng District (禅城区) in Foshan actively builds platforms to promote the integration of woodblock New Year pictures into trendy toy brands; it opens up markets through new models such as "Internet+" to help the living inheritance and innovative transformation.
Liu Zhongping's schedule is full: experience classes, flash events, corporate customized cooperation... She also designed a "New Year Picture Worry-Relieving Secret Book" stamp album to let everyone decide on the next carving theme. The carving knife rises and falls, and vermilion spreads out. Foshan woodblock New Year pictures are integrated into the hot life, and the ancient skills are "out of the circle" and shine brightly, and are endless.
Extended Reading
New Year Pictures New Craftsmanship
The woodblock New Year pictures we often see are a comprehensive traditional skill integrating painting, carving, and printing. Craftsmen often use color separation and overprinting technology to print different colors on paper one by one like "multi-layer stamping."
What new crafts are used in New Year pictures? Nowadays, some New Year pictures can be printed on plastic, ceramics, and glass, and some New Year pictures can also achieve interactive effects through temperature-sensitive discoloration, scratch cards, and lenticular cards. Thanks to the use of thermal ink technology, touching a specific area of the screen with your hand will increase the temperature of the contact area, and auspicious and beautiful blessings will appear.
New craftsmanship provides more possibilities for New Year picture art. The "visual symbols" left by the ancients have become "auspiciousness" that transcends time and space, and are given new life in the resonance of ancient and modern skills.
(Compiled by reporter Wang Xinyue (王欣悦) of this newspaper)
By: 曹怡晴
Where does the "new vitality" of New Year pictures come from? It not only focuses on innovating based on the old, using traditional wisdom to nourish modern life, but also needs to keep pace with the times and explore diverse ways to open up folk art.
The renewal of New Year pictures takes inheritance as a prerequisite. In Yangliuqing Ancient Town (杨柳青古镇) on the Grand Canal, the five processes of "outlining, carving, printing, painting, and mounting" convey the thickness and warmth of hundreds of years. In the Mianzhu New Year Picture Village (绵竹年画村) in western Sichuan, the life of painting and farming, where people "carry hoes when busy with farming and hold pens when idle," has continued from the Song Dynasty to the present. In the long river of time, New Year pictures of different regions and types have never stopped "growing," but have achieved self-renewal through inclusiveness, maintaining an 始终正青春 (shǐ zhōng zhèng qīng chūn - "always youthful," maintaining a youthful and vigorous attitude) and high-spirited posture.
As an iconography of social life, the newness of New Year pictures cannot be separated from the abundant vitality of the times. "New Year pictures + trendy toys" provide ample emotional value; "New Year pictures + AI (artificial intelligence)" are full of "cyberpunk" feeling in the image of door gods. Nowadays, New Year pictures are no longer limited to "sticking" and "hanging," but are gradually integrated into our daily consumption by relying on cultural and creative products, cultural IPs, etc., and their application scenarios have also expanded from New Year decorations to all aspects of life.
There is no insurmountable gap between the ancient and the modern, the traditional and the fashionable. The key is to find the connection point. When "New Year's paintings" become "life's paintings," the ancient New Year paintings that are moving towards the new are seen and loved by more people, and they bloom with more dazzling brilliance.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 辛 阳 胡婧怡
Walking into the "Poetry and Painting China - The Poetic Realm of Chinese Painting" special exhibition hall of the Liaoning Provincial Museum (辽宁省博物馆), the flow of time seems to slow down. More than 10 spaces named after poetic concepts: "Elegant Odes and Danqing (雅颂丹青)," "Peach Blossom Spring Inquiry (桃源问津)," "Smoky River Layered Peaks (烟江叠嶂)," "Spring River, Moonlit Night (春江月明)"... bring together more than 100 treasures from more than 10 museums from the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and modern times. According to the common cultural blood and aesthetic imagery, a silent dialogue spanning thousands of years is being conducted.
This is not a traditional calligraphy and painting display. From December 30, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the Liaoning Provincial Museum (辽宁省博物馆) will use "poetry" and "painting" as two bright colors to respond to how to approach and appreciate silent national treasures in the digital age.
Su Dongpo (苏东坡) once praised Wang Wei (王维) for "poetry in painting, painting in poetry," and Chinese poetry and painting are arts that achieve each other. This exhibition focuses on this unique phenomenon in the history of Chinese art, taking the development context of poetry as a clue, starting from the perspective of "poetic painting," and using cutting-edge digital technology to bring cultural relics to "life," constructing a poetic world that audiences can enter, touch, and even co-create.
"We hope that the audience can immerse themselves in common emotions and artistic conceptions. The real challenge lies in how to transcend the surface and help the audience see the invisible spirit and emotions from the tangible brush and ink and words," said curator Liu Yun (刘韫). Through the in-depth interpretation of "mutual verification of poetry and painting," abstract poetic images are transformed into visible Danqing scrolls.
The *Lady Guoguo's Spring Outing* (虢国夫人游春图) presented by 30 billion-pixel paper-like display technology is a prominent focus of this exhibition. Gao Zhiming (高志明), an audience member from Shanghai (上海), rushed to watch it as soon as he got off the train. "There is a feeling of traveling through thousands of years. The 30 billion-pixel paper-like display technology and interactive equipment allow us to appreciate the paintings with 'millimeter-level' precision."
In front of the huge high-definition screen, the interactive device in the audience's hand becomes a digital microscope. With a light swipe of the fingertip, the picture is smoothly enlarged. The scrolls that could only be viewed for their charm in the glass display case now show amazing details: the upright manes on the necks of the horses, the complex and exquisite woven gold patterns on the characters' clothes, and even the faint blush on the lady's face are clearly visible. This viewing experience not only satisfies the audience's curiosity about "close-up viewing of national treasures" but also provides new observation perspectives for professional researchers. Data shows that the composite presentation of "authentic cultural relics + digital context" increases the average dwell time of the audience to 3.2 times that of traditional exhibitions.
From the ultimate in micro-observation to the roaming of artistic conception, the audience has more immersive experiences. In the "Seeing Mountains with Color (看山有色)" light and shadow hall, holographic projection and surround sound effects transform the artistic conception of Wang Wei's (王维) writing, "Looking at the mountains from afar, they have color; listening to the water nearby, there is no sound," into a flowing illusion that can be entered. The audience is immersed in a 360-degree landscape painting, watching clouds rise between the green peaks and listening to the sound of clear water and melodious ancient zither in the empty valley. In the "Peach Blossom Spring Inquiry (桃源问津)" chapter, the ancient rhyme of Tao Yuanming's (陶渊明) *Returning Home, Odes* (归去来兮辞) flows slowly as the painting unfolds, the boundaries between vision and hearing are dissolved, and the experience from "viewing painting" to "entering painting" is completed.
The exhibition cleverly sets up multiple interactive sessions, inviting the audience to transform from passive recipients to co-creators of artistic conception. In the "Poetic Painting Shadow Graffiti Area," children use colored pens to depict the landscapes in their hearts, and the childlike paintings are integrated into the digital "Thousands of Miles of Rivers and Mountains (千里江山)" in real-time through projection technology. The most popular is the "AI Poetic Landscape Generator": the audience enters a favorite ancient poem or a mood word in front of the screen, and the artificial intelligence tool can instantly generate a unique landscape sketch with vivid charm and matching artistic conception. This instant and personalized feedback allows the ancient poetry and painting art to resonate and connect with the audience emotionally.
Dong Baohou (董宝厚), deputy curator of the Liaoning Provincial Museum (辽宁省博物馆), said that the exhibition strives to achieve the transformation from "appreciating paintings" to "entering the scene." The audience is no longer an outsider to the painting but a participant, becoming a flowing stroke on the long scroll of Chinese culture.
Return to Top(People's Daily, Beijing, January 28th) (Reporter Chang Qin (常钦)) This reporter learned from the National Agricultural Exhibition Center (China Agricultural Museum (中国农业博物馆)): Recently, the China Agricultural Museum officially released a report card on the achievements of protecting the Twenty-Four Solar Terms on the 10th anniversary of its successful application for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.
On November 30, 2016, China's application for the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" was included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Over the past 10 years, in terms of clarifying the existing resources and dynamic inheritance, the central government has invested a total of over 22.595 million yuan in special funds, establishing a solid financial guarantee system. Through comprehensive exploration, there are currently a total of 247 solar term-related intangible cultural heritage projects listed in directories at all levels across the country, including 55 at the national level, 90 at the provincial level, and 102 at the municipal level.
In terms of social influence and transformation and utilization, over the past 10 years, public reports related to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms have reached more than 600 million people. The platform effect of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms cultural works design competition, held for six consecutive sessions, has become prominent, with a cumulative collection of 95,862 works/sets. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部) has launched 82 national rural tourism high-quality routes of "Seasonal Festivals, Free Rural Villages" relying on solar term resources, effectively driving the integrated development of culture and tourism in Neixiang (内乡) in Henan (河南), Huanjiang (环江) in Guangxi (广西), and other places.
This year, the China Agricultural Museum will transform from static display to immersive experience. The "Twenty-Four Solar Terms Immersive Experience Hall" will add a VR large-space experience area, allowing visitors to experience the cycle of the four seasons immersively. Next, the China Agricultural Museum will also hold a summary meeting on protection and inheritance work, release the "Blue Book on the Protection and Inheritance of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms" and the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms Database," and launch proposals for protection and inheritance in the next 10 years.
Return to TopThe third National College Student Career Planning Competition Course Teaching Track National Finals was recently held at Tianjin Normal University (天津师范大学), according to a report in this newspaper from Beijing (北京) on January 28th (reporter Wu Yue (吴月)). With the theme of "Building Dreams of Youth and Aspiring to All Directions, Planning to Set Sail and Leading the Future of Employment," this competition was co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education (教育部) and the Tianjin Municipal People's Government (天津市人民政府). The Course Teaching Track is divided into higher education and vocational education groups, focusing on examining the construction, reform, innovation, and implementation effects of college students' career development and employment guidance courses. After provincial competition selection and expert review, a total of 200 teachers were shortlisted for the national finals, of which 100 contestants were shortlisted for the national finals on-site competition.
"Promoting teaching through competition, promoting universities to strengthen career education, and providing practical and detailed employment guidance services, is an important goal of the competition," introduced the person in charge of the Department of College Students of the Ministry of Education (教育部高校学生司) (Department of Graduate Employment Services of Colleges and Universities (高校毕业生就业服务司)). This year's finals selected 200 courses, which will be the focus of cultivation in the future, to promote the construction of golden courses and demonstration courses for career education and employment guidance, and to select a group of famous teaching teachers.
Data shows that about 98% of universities in China currently offer employment guidance courses, and the vast majority of universities set them as compulsory courses. There are about 20,000 full-time employment guidance teachers and 80,000 part-time employment guidance teachers in universities across the country.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘佳华 张文豪 范昊天
According to meteorological department forecasts, affected by cold air, many places will experience rain and snow again in the coming days. What safety precautions should be taken and what preparations should be made when driving, riding electric vehicles, or walking in rainy and snowy weather?
Driving a Car
Change Tires, Clear Snow, Control Speed
In some areas such as Northeast China, the temperature is low, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the road surface is prone to icing. When driving in these areas, "changing to snow tires in advance is key," said Zhang Hao (张浩), Political Commissar of the Legal System and Public Education Brigade of the Traffic Management Detachment of the Shenyang Public Security Bureau (沈阳市公安局) in Liaoning Province. In winter, ordinary all-season tires become hard and the grip decreases significantly. When purchasing snow tires, look for the internationally recognized "snow mountain snowflake" symbol and prioritize those with recent production dates and more grooves. The removed all-season tires should be stored upright in a dry, warm warehouse to prevent freezing and aging.
Zhang Hao (张浩) said that if you have not yet replaced snow tires, you can install anti-skid chains, but you should pay attention to the speed not exceeding 30 kilometers per hour, maintain a distance from the vehicle in front, avoid sudden acceleration and sudden braking to prevent the anti-skid chain from falling off. At the same time, going uphill and downhill should be extra slow to avoid slipping.
Before traveling in snowy weather, a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle is essential. Zhang Hao (张浩) said: First, check the tires to confirm that there is no damage and the tire pressure is normal; second, check the braking system, lightly step on the brakes at low speed to confirm that the vehicle body does not deviate during braking; third, check the lights to ensure that the low beams, fog lights, brake lights, etc. are working normally; fourth, check the windshield washer fluid and wipers, use antifreeze windshield washer fluid according to the temperature of the area, and confirm that the wipers are in good condition; fifth, check the oil and battery, fuel vehicles should focus on checking the oil and antifreeze levels, and winter-specific oil can be used to avoid freezing.
"Be sure to clear snow and ice before driving." Zhang Jian (张健), a member of the Second National Expert Group for In-Depth Investigation of Road Traffic Accidents and a third-level police technology director of the Traffic Management Detachment of the Dalian Public Security Bureau (大连市公安局), reminded that some drivers only clear the ice and snow from the front windshield before driving, or even only open a window on the glass, wanting to rely on the heat in the car to gradually melt the ice and snow while driving. This obstructs the line of sight and is very dangerous, and many accidents occur every year because of this. Before driving, you must clear the ice and snow on the front and rear windshields and windows, and clean the snow on the roof and front and rear covers in time to prevent the snow from flying and affecting the line of sight while driving.
For snow and ice removal, you can use the "heating + manual" mode. Zhang Jian (张健) said that after starting the vehicle, turn on the warm air and adjust it to the "front windshield defogging" mode, and turn on the rear window heating at the same time. It is best to use special snow removal tools, or use plastic cards, etc., and do not use iron tools to prevent scratching the glass and car body. Do not use hot water to pour on it to prevent the glass from bursting.
Obeying traffic rules and driving carefully can minimize the risk of accidents. "Control speed, increase distance, operate slowly, and use lights well." Zhang Jian (张健) reminded that when motor vehicles are driving on icy and snowy roads, the maximum speed should not exceed 30 kilometers per hour; if driving at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour, the safe distance should be maintained at more than 30 meters, and pay special attention to staying away from large vehicles and vehicles with snow, to avoid being blocked by splashed snow; lightly step on the accelerator and brake, and turn the steering wheel slowly to avoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration, and sudden lane changes, which can cause skidding and loss of control. Fuel vehicles should use low gear or snow mode as much as possible, using engine traction to decelerate to avoid coasting in neutral. Electric vehicles should start and accelerate more smoothly, use snow mode to limit torque output, and lower the kinetic energy recovery function to prevent the wheels from suddenly locking and skidding when kinetic energy recovery is braking.
Riding an Electric Vehicle
Check Power, Maintain Visibility, Slow Down When Turning
Whenever it rains or snows, the incidence of traffic accidents involving electric vehicles and other non-motor vehicles increases significantly. Zhou Xinghua (周星华), captain of the Second Brigade of the Traffic Management Detachment of the Zhengzhou Public Security Bureau (郑州市公安局) in Henan Province, reminded that before riding in rainy and snowy weather, be sure to "check three things and confirm three things."
Check the power: In low-temperature environments, the range of electric vehicles may be shortened by 20%-30%. Ensure that the power is sufficient before going out, and it is best to travel in a fully charged state.
Check the brakes: Focus on checking the sensitivity of the front and rear brakes, confirm that the brake lever rebounds normally, and the brake cable is free of rust and jamming.
Check the tires and lights: Severely worn tires are prone to slipping on wet roads. Check whether the tire pressure is moderate and the tread depth is sufficient (it is recommended not to be less than 2 mm). Visibility is poor in rainy and snowy weather, so ensure that the front and rear lights and turn signals are working properly.
Zhou Xinghua (周星华) suggested that when riding in rainy and snowy weather, priority should be given to ensuring visibility: do not use an umbrella, wear a split raincoat, and wear the hood of the raincoat outside the helmet to ensure a clear field of vision. When driving, the speed should be controlled at less than half of the usual speed to avoid sudden acceleration and sudden braking to prevent the wheels from slipping. Also, pay attention to avoiding dangerous areas: road markings such as zebra crossing white lines, metal manhole covers, and areas with standing water are slippery areas. These places have less friction in wet conditions, which can easily lead to side slip.
After freezing rain and heavy snow, the road surface is prone to icing and snow accumulation, so be more careful at this time. Zhou Xinghua (周星华) suggested that in the event of obvious icing and snow accumulation, especially on bridges, slopes, and shady areas, get off the vehicle and push it in advance; when riding, lean the body slightly forward, hold the handlebars firmly with both hands, and slightly clamp the body with both knees to enhance stability; when turning, slow down in advance and turn slowly in a large arc, and avoid sharp turns; when parking, use point braking, that is, lightly pinch the brakes, release, and then lightly pinch again, repeating several times until parking.
Zhou Xinghua (周星华) reminded: "Better to be three points slower than to rush for one second." Try to choose main roads and roads that have been cleared of snow and ice, and avoid entering unfamiliar, back streets and alleys with unclear road conditions in order to take shortcuts. Wear split-finger windproof and waterproof gloves to ensure that your hands are flexible and warm; knees and joints can be strengthened to keep warm, but be sure to ensure that movement is not restricted.
If you encounter a sudden situation or traffic accident, Zhou Xinghua (周星华) reminded: When slipping, try to fall sideways, landing on your thighs and buttocks to protect your head. When encountering vehicle failure, push the vehicle to a safe area on the side of the road that does not affect traffic, and do not repair the vehicle in the middle of the road. In the event of a traffic accident, please provide assistance on the premise of ensuring the safety of the scene, or call the traffic accident alarm number 122 and the emergency number 120.
Walking
Non-slip Shoes, Penguin Walk, Protect Head and Neck
The road surface is slippery in rainy and snowy weather, and it is easy to fall when walking. "Common injuries after a fall include wrist fractures, hip fractures, and knee ligament injuries, and in severe cases, brain injuries may occur. For the elderly, a fall can affect their ability to take care of themselves and even endanger their lives." Li Haohuan (李皓桓), director of Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University (武汉大学人民医院), said that many accidental slips and falls can be prevented.
The first step in preventing slips is to choose the right shoes. The soles of the shoes should have obvious patterns and good grip. Rubber soles are usually more non-slip than hard plastic soles. Try to avoid wearing smooth leather shoes, hard-soled boots, or old shoes with worn soles. When going out in rainy and snowy weather, you can use non-slip shoe covers or crampons according to the road conditions, which is especially helpful for people with unstable gait or who need to walk long distances.
The way you walk is also very important in slippery environments. Li Haohuan (李皓桓) suggested that when encountering slippery roads, you can use a walking method similar to the "penguin walk": take smaller steps than usual, and try to land the entire sole of your foot on the ground instead of landing on your heel first, which can increase the contact area with the ground and improve stability. When walking, the body can be slightly forward and the center of gravity can be lowered, and the arms can be naturally opened to help maintain balance. At the same time, try to avoid looking down at your phone or turning around suddenly. Slow down especially when going up and down stairs. For people with joint diseases or insufficient lower limb strength, remember to "step up the stairs with the good leg first, and step down the stairs with the inconvenient leg first," which can reduce the stress on the joints and reduce the risk of instability and falls.
With age, many elderly people experience a decrease in bone density and are more likely to fracture after a fall. Decreased balance and reaction speed can also lead to a decrease in self-protection ability. Therefore, the elderly can use non-slip walking sticks when going out; for those who fall repeatedly or have unstable gait, knee pads or hip protection pads can be used under the guidance of a doctor. These measures can significantly reduce the risk of serious fractures.
"If you lose your balance and are about to fall, the correct body reaction can reduce the damage to a certain extent." Li Haohuan (李皓桓) reminded that you should try to let your body fall sideways, tuck your chin to protect your head and neck, and use larger areas such as your forearms and shoulders to disperse the impact. Try to avoid using your palms to support the ground directly. This reflexive action can easily lead to wrist fractures. Do not forcibly twist your body to maintain standing when you lose your balance, as this can easily cause knee or ankle ligament injuries.
If you slip on the road, you should pay attention to avoiding secondary injuries. You should first observe the surrounding vehicle conditions before trying to get up; if you cannot stand up, try to move to the edge of the road or the direction of the guardrail, and wave your hands and shout loudly to remind oncoming vehicles to slow down. If you experience severe pain, obvious limb deformation, dizziness, nausea, and other symptoms, you are highly suspected of having a fracture or head injury. Do not force yourself to stand up and call for emergency help as soon as possible.
Return to TopBy: 秦瑞杰
Faced with the phenomenon of "encrypted conversations" among minors, the key lies in shifting from simple blocking to active guidance, filling their psychological needs with high-quality offline companionship and activities, helping parents better understand their children's inner world, and thereby guiding minors onto a safer growth path.
"Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty," "ED Girl," "Dream Corner Brother"... Recently, the phenomenon of minors' online "encrypted conversations" has attracted attention. Behind these incomprehensible words may be dangerous games or distorted social relationships. During adolescence, when academic work is heavy and offline social interaction is limited, the internet has become an indispensable "social square" for many minors. Faced with this phenomenon, simple blocking often has limited effect and must be appropriately guided. The key to guidance lies in understanding the psychological needs behind minors' behavior and alleviating the troubles of adolescence with real-world warmth.
Understanding is the first step in guidance. Adolescents create "secret languages," often stemming from a desire for independent space and peer recognition. If parents become nervous at the sight of "secret languages" and try to "ban them once and for all," they may instead close the door to communication. Consider trying to be a companion to your child: establish a "screen-free day" and agree to exercise and read together; try to be your child's "netizen," discussing internet culture, popular internet memes, and so on. Build trust through sincere interaction and empathize with each other in laughter.
Isolating risks requires filling needs. While imparting knowledge, schools are also cradles for shaping healthy personalities. Faced with online information, it is necessary to focus on improving students' discernment. Some places have already explored this. For example, Hunan Province (湖南省) offers immersive online safety courses for teachers and students through online classrooms. At the same time, rich offline activities are essential. Sports competitions, scientific practices, art festivals, etc., can allow students to gain a solid sense of belonging in real-world collaboration and applause, reducing their dependence on the virtual world.
To protect growth, one must start from the "heart." Creating a growth environment friendly to minors requires helping parents better understand their children's inner world. Some places have explored effective paths. In Zhejiang (浙江), multiple communities in Hangzhou (杭州) have joined forces with professional institutions to regularly hold a series of lectures on "Decoding Adolescence," focusing on network behavior, emotional management, and other topics to provide parents with specific communication methods. In Shanghai (上海), some schools have launched "parent workshops," setting up scenario simulation sessions to allow parents to personally experience the pressure their children face in academics and social interaction, thereby enhancing understanding. These practices transform psychological expertise into parent-child communication skills that parents can "understand and use." When parents can more sensitively perceive their children's emotional needs, the social safety net will have the most solid foundation.
To crack "encrypted conversations," the effort lies more outside the "net." The most important thing is to face up to minors' inherent desire for recognition, companionship, and social interaction. This requires families, schools, and society to work together to enrich children's minds with high-quality offline life, warm face-to-face communication, and an attractive real world. When they can also communicate freely and gain recognition in reality, that digital starry sky will be safer and brighter.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 申少铁 杨彦帆
The topic of "a large number of traditional Chinese medicines will be withdrawn from the market" recently trended on social media, sparking widespread attention. According to Article 75 of the "Special Provisions for the Registration Management of Traditional Chinese Medicines" (《中药注册管理专门规定》), issued by the National Medical Products Administration (国家药监局) in 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the "Provisions" 《规定》), from July 1, 2026, any product whose package insert still lists "not yet clear" for any of the contraindications, adverse reactions, or precautions will not be eligible for re-registration, and therefore cannot be marketed. What impact will the implementation of this policy have on public medication use and traditional Chinese medicine enterprises? A reporter interviewed experts.
"Article 75 of the 'Provisions' requires improving the safety content of traditional Chinese medicine package inserts, such as contraindications and adverse reactions, and changing the current situation where such information is often marked as 'not yet clear'," said Deng Yong (邓勇), a professor of health law at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (北京中医药大学). He believes that this regulation will not lead to a large-scale centralized withdrawal of traditional Chinese medicines from the market, but rather will allow "zombie approvals" with long-term non-production and low clinical value to exit in an orderly manner through natural elimination.
"For consumers and the industry, the clearer the risk warnings in the package insert required by the 'Provisions', the safer the patient's medication, and the more traceable and verifiable the quality control of traditional Chinese medicine," Deng Yong (邓勇) said. This will force enterprises to supplement safety data, accelerate the elimination of inferior products in the industry, and promote the concentration of resources towards enterprises with high clinical value, strong scientific research foundations, and excellent quality systems, shifting the industry from "quantity expansion" to "quality priority," which is conducive to promoting the high-quality transformation of the traditional Chinese medicine industry and promoting its long-term healthy development.
How should pharmaceutical companies respond to the challenges? Deng Yong (邓勇) suggested that pharmaceutical companies should prioritize sorting out major varieties, comprehensively carry out real-world research, literature mining, and necessary toxicology tests, revise package inserts in a timely manner, and establish a sound pharmacovigilance system to ensure that drugs are safe, effective, and compliant with regulations. At the same time, they should actively evaluate and cancel low-value approval numbers, and concentrate resources on high-quality products that truly serve clinical needs.
"Many traditional Chinese medicines originate from traditional proven prescriptions with added or subtracted ingredients, and their components are complex. The three items of contraindications, adverse reactions, and precautions are generally weak links in the current package inserts of traditional Chinese medicines," said Kang Zhen (康震), executive deputy director of the Rational Drug Use Committee of the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (中国中药协会). He believes that it is necessary to objectively recognize the essential differences between traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine in treatment logic: Western medicine emphasizes precise indications, while the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine highly depends on syndrome differentiation and treatment. If the syndrome differentiation is correct and the medication is appropriate, adverse reactions will naturally be reduced; no matter how good the medicinal properties are, if the wrong syndrome type is used, the compatibility is improper, or the dosage is inaccurate, adverse reactions may occur.
Kang Zhen (康震) believes that classic famous prescriptions with definite efficacy, sufficient clinical verification, and a long history of use generally have relatively reliable overall quality and information integrity, low risk, and are less difficult to revise the package insert. The focus should be on varieties with unclear sources, arbitrary formulations, and a long-term lack of systematic evaluation.
To enable the public to truly use traditional Chinese medicine well, Kang Zhen (康震) believes that in addition to enterprises having to take responsibility, the medical end also needs to strengthen syndrome differentiation capabilities, avoid "empirical medication" that deviates from syndromes, and also improve the public's understanding of traditional Chinese medicine and safe medication awareness through publicity and education, taking multiple measures and complementing each other to promote the orderly development of the traditional Chinese medicine industry.
Return to TopIn Tonggu County (铜鼓县), Yichun City (宜春市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), at the Autumn Harvest Uprising Memorial Square (秋收起义纪念广场), local calligraphy enthusiasts provided free Spring Festival couplets and the character "Fu" (福) to citizens.
Tonggu County (铜鼓县) focuses on the spiritual and cultural needs of the masses, regularly promotes cultural benefit projects for the people, carefully creates distinctive brands such as "Cultural Grand Gathering" (文化大集) and "Intangible Cultural Heritage Market" (非遗市集) around traditional festivals and important nodes, and delivers cultural performances and public welfare services to urban and rural residents.
Photo by Zhou Liang (周亮) (Image China (影像中国))
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One day in early January, a fishing boat suddenly exploded in the sea near Beihai (北海), Guangxi (广西). "I was sea fishing at the time when I suddenly heard a loud noise. When I looked up, I saw a raging fire and thick smoke in the distance," recalled Tang Mengxiong (唐孟雄), deputy director of the Wenyu River Management Section of the Shunyi District (顺义区) Water Affairs Bureau in Beijing (北京), who was on vacation locally. He immediately sailed towards the accident fishing boat with his fishing friends and the driver.
After approaching the stricken vessel, they found that the deck of the fishing boat was already engulfed in flames, explosives were splashing from time to time, and the thick smoke choked people so that they could not open their eyes. A young crew member with a head injury and singed hair was standing helplessly by the side of the boat. At this critical moment, Tang Mengxiong, relying on his experience in water affairs work, decisively shouted to the crew member: "Jump into the sea first, and we will save you!"
Immediately, Tang Mengxiong threw out a lifebuoy and rescued the injured and bleeding, exhausted young crew member onto the speedboat.
Learning that there were still crew members trapped, Tang Mengxiong asked the driver to drive the speedboat closer to the accident vessel to search. The high-temperature heat waves generated by the burning almost overturned the speedboat, and falling explosives splashed water on the surrounding sea surface... As time passed, the danger increased exponentially, but this former armed police soldier did not retreat in the slightest, and finally found the second crew member on the boat in the thick smoke. He grabbed the cable, threw it out with all his might, and did his best to pull the other person onto the speedboat.
Afterwards, he recalled: "At that time, I only had saving people in my mind!"
Rescuing the injured to the speedboat was only the first step. Tang Mengxiong quickly used his first aid knowledge to treat the head-injured crew member's wound and stop the bleeding by pressing, while contacting the fishery administration department and the 120 emergency center, and directing the driver to drive the speedboat at full speed to the nearest pier. It was not until the injured were handed over to the medical staff that everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The rescue process lasted only 10 minutes, and two trapped crew members successfully escaped danger.
The video of Tang Mengxiong saving people was posted online by the local fishing boat owners, and his deeds were also reported back to Shunyi District (顺义区), Beijing (北京). On the afternoon of January 26, the Shunyi District (顺义区) Civilization Office held a commendation ceremony for him, and two letters of commendation were subsequently sent to the District Water Affairs Bureau where he worked and the Shunyi Experimental Primary School Affiliated to Capital Normal University (首都师范大学附属顺义实验小学) where his son studied.
"Relying on the construction of 'Good Morality in Shunyi' ('顺义好风气'), we send letters of commendation to the units where the 'good people' are located, the units or schools where their children are located, to make personal honor familial, institutionalized, and socialized, and form a momentum of learning from good people and good deeds," introduced Geng Xiaojing (耿晓婧), member of the Standing Committee of the Shunyi District (顺义区) Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department.
Talking about the letter of commendation, Tang Mengxiong was very pleased: "While parents set an example by words and deeds, the letter of commendation is undoubtedly a higher-dimensional recognition, which can further consolidate the child's values of helping others and help him button up 'the first button in life' (人生的第一粒扣子 (rén shēng de dì yī lì kòu zi - "the first button of life," the first and most important step in shaping one's character or future))."
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In rural Kenya, the life of farmer Kiprono has been transformed by an accessible financial service. "In the past, it took a day's drive to the town bank to collect wages. Now, with M-Pesa on my mobile phone, I can receive remittances and pay tuition fees directly for my son studying in the capital," he said, showing his mobile app with a smile on his face. The M-Pesa used by Kiprono is a comprehensive digital financial platform that provides deposit and withdrawal, transfer payment, microcredit, and financial management services. The service covers multiple African countries, has more than 51 million users, and has become one of the symbols of the development of digital inclusive finance in Africa. Currently, digital transformation is becoming a major engine for Africa's economy to accumulate growth momentum and leap forward.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released its latest report analyzing that against the backdrop of increasing global economic uncertainty, African countries continue to promote economic system reforms, promote industrial upgrading and regional integration, and systematically cultivate endogenous growth momentum. The overall economy in 2025 shows a steady growth trend and resilience, and is expected to continue its growth momentum in 2026. The IMF and other institutions predict that Africa's economic growth rate in 2026 will be above 4%, higher than the global average.
The region with the highest concentration of high-growth economies in the world
In recent years, African countries have accounted for at least half of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies. The African Development Bank's "African Economic Outlook 2025" report released recently stated that the African continent will still be the region with the highest concentration of high-growth economies in the world in 2026, and some countries are expected to achieve double-digit growth. The report shows that Africa's economic growth rate in 2025 is about 4.2%, and is expected to further increase to about 4.3% in 2026. A report released recently by the Economist Intelligence Unit of the United Kingdom predicts that 13 African countries will have economic growth rates exceeding 6% in 2026.
Sovereign debt is an important factor affecting macroeconomic stability. The median public debt of African countries as a percentage of GDP has decreased from 66.3% in 2023 to 65.5% in 2024, and is expected to remain below 65% between 2025 and 2026. The regional average inflation rate is also expected to fall significantly from 13.7% in 2025 to 10.3% in 2026. This releases more space for a controllable fiscal environment and active monetary policies.
From a regional perspective, East Africa and West Africa continue to lead African economic growth. According to the report, benefiting from expanded investment and the continuous construction of agricultural and energy infrastructure, East Africa will maintain an economic growth rate of about 6.2% in 2026. The West African region is undergoing a profound economic transformation. In addition to internal structural reforms, oil and gas resource development, renewable energy projects, and key mineral resource investment have become important growth engines, which will continue to release growth momentum in the medium and long term. Among them, Senegal (塞内加尔), Guinea (几内亚), Côte d'Ivoire (科特迪瓦), and Ghana (加纳) have outstanding economic performance, and their economic growth rates are expected to exceed 6% in 2026.
The economic growth rate of Southern Africa is relatively slow, and problems such as power shortages, logistics bottlenecks, and structural unemployment continue to restrict growth potential. Currently, the exports and investments of countries such as South Africa (南非) are facing significant pressure, on the one hand due to the domestic high-interest-rate investment environment, and on the other hand due to the United States' imposition of import tariffs on some commodities from regional countries. With the advancement of internal structural adjustments, the economies of Southern African countries are expected to usher in a moderate recovery in the second half of 2026, injecting momentum into regional growth.
According to IMF analysis, the economic growth of some African countries faces greater resistance. Among them, the structural risks of resource-intensive economies such as Angola (安哥拉) and Nigeria (尼日利亚) are prominent, and their fiscal revenues and foreign exchange reserves are highly dependent on oil and gas exports, which are vulnerable to international price fluctuations. Niger (尼日尔), Mali (马里) and other Sahel region countries face a deteriorating investment environment due to geopolitical conflicts and turbulent situations, prominent humanitarian problems, and severely weakened economic activities such as agriculture and cross-border trade.
The coordinated development of multiple fields and industries shows vitality
African countries are working hard to tap into economic growth potential, and the vitality of coordinated development in multiple fields and industries continues to be released. Akinwumi Adesina (阿金武米·阿德西纳), former president of the African Development Bank, said that the rapid popularization of digital technology, the development of green energy, and regional economic integration are constituting multiple driving forces for African economic growth.
According to data from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association, the number of active mobile payment accounts in sub-Saharan Africa has exceeded 800 million, and basic financial services have achieved widespread coverage. Digital transformation provides important assistance for African economic growth. At present, the African e-commerce market is experiencing rapid growth. Since 2014, the number of its users has increased at an average annual rate of about 18%, which is significantly higher than the global average. In 2025, the number of e-commerce users in Africa will increase to approximately 518 million. By 2030, the size of the African e-commerce market is expected to reach approximately US$84 billion, with huge growth potential. Under the guidance of the African Union's "Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020-2030)", Africa plans to establish a secure digital single market by 2030 to ensure the free flow of services, capital, etc.
In order to solve the energy bottleneck, African countries are accelerating the construction of green energy projects and transforming the region's rich natural resources into green power to promote economic and social development. South Africa (南非) has released the "Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program" with the goal of attracting more than 130 billion rand (1 yuan is approximately 2.3 rand) of private investment by 2030, adding 6 gigawatts of photovoltaic and 3.5 gigawatts of wind power installed capacity; Ethiopia (埃塞俄比亚), while building hydropower stations and wind power stations, is actively exploring biomass power generation and heating, and plans to use its rich geothermal resources for power generation; Morocco (摩洛哥), with its "National Hydrogen Energy Strategy", plans to occupy 4% of the global green hydrogen market by 2030, and aims to become a green energy export hub to Europe through tax cuts and other incentives.
Africa continues to promote the process of regional integration. The construction of the African Continental Free Trade Area has made substantial progress. Currently, 48 countries have completed the ratification of the agreement, and tariff reduction and rule coordination are accelerating. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa predicts that by 2045, intra-African exports will increase by 45%, and cross-border trade will increase by US$275.7 billion. African countries are transforming their huge population size and unified market advantages into endogenous growth drivers. At the same time, trade and investment between Africa and major global economies have generally remained stable. In particular, the pragmatic economic and trade cooperation with China (中国) has continued to improve in quality and efficiency, and the space for cooperation in digital economy, green energy and other fields has continued to expand, injecting momentum into regional economic growth.
China-Africa trade volume exceeds US$300 billion for the first time
In December 2025, a batch of "sweet bread" pineapples from Benin (贝宁), weighing about 1 ton, arrived in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) on a full cargo flight, marking the official entry of this unique variety of fruit from Benin into the Chinese market. In just over two years, Benin's "sweet bread" pineapple has achieved practical results in promoting trade facilitation between China and Africa, from the signing of the access agreement to the landing of the first order.
From coffee in Uganda (乌干达) to chili peppers in Rwanda (卢旺达), from avocados in South Africa (南非) to honey in Zambia (赞比亚)... In recent years, more and more high-quality products from African regions have entered the Chinese market. In order to promote the export of African specialty agricultural products to China, China has established facilitation measures including a "green channel" to further shorten inspection and quarantine times and expand tariff exemptions. In June 2025, China further announced that it is willing to implement a 100% tariff-free policy on products from 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China through the negotiation and signing of agreements on economic partnership for common development. Data shows that from January to November 2025, the trade volume between China and Africa exceeded US$300 billion for the first time. China has remained Africa's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, and the bilateral trade structure has become more diversified, demonstrating the strong vitality of economic and trade cooperation between the two sides.
China-Africa cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy and other fields has made important progress. Recently, the Bonbede Interchange in Guinea (几内亚), built by a Chinese company, was officially opened to traffic, effectively optimizing the traffic pattern of Conakry (科纳克里). In November 2025, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (坦赞铁路) Revitalization Project was officially launched. After the project is completed, it will connect the railway, highway and port systems of Southern and Eastern Africa, and promote the "hard connectivity" of regional infrastructure. In Angola (安哥拉), the Caculo Cabaça Hydropower Station (凯凯水电站) is the largest hydropower project undertaken by a Chinese company in Africa, and the first unit is expected to generate electricity by the end of this year. In Ethiopia (埃塞俄比亚), the Adama Wind Power Project (阿达玛风电项目) undertaken by a Chinese company has a total installed capacity of 204 megawatts, effectively alleviating the power shortage in the capital Addis Ababa (亚的斯亚贝巴)... Overall, China-Africa cooperation is gradually developing from mainly engineering construction to a focus on engineering operation, industrial investment and trade structure optimization. Cooperation pays more attention to economic feasibility, localization level and long-term returns, providing important support for Africa to cultivate endogenous growth momentum.
Gadiaja Brown (加迪贾·布朗), Special Economic Advisor to the Vice President of South Africa, told reporters that the scale and scope of non-Chinese economic and trade cooperation are large, investment momentum is constantly accumulating, and cooperation results are fruitful, which strongly promotes Africa's industrialization and integration process and promotes Africa's long-term sustainable economic development.
(Reported by this newspaper from Johannesburg (约翰内斯堡) on January 28)
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In 2025, the overall performance of the African economy was quite robust and resilient. Multiple authoritative institutions estimate that Africa's economic growth rate in 2025 will exceed 4%, which, as in previous years, is higher than the world economic growth rate of about 3% on average. It is indeed not easy for Africa to achieve such a growth rate when the world economy as a whole is in a state of depression.
From the perspective of its external economic structure, the African economy is heavily dependent on the world economy, especially the demand in the international commodity market. In the past, international media used the saying "When Europe sneezes, Africa catches a cold" to describe the dependence of the African economy on Western markets. Today, the landscape of Africa's external economic cooperation is becoming richer, and the achievements of China-Africa cooperation are particularly dazzling. Under the frameworks of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (中非合作论坛), the Belt and Road Initiative (一带一路) and other initiatives, the strength of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation has continued to increase. This cooperation is not only large in scale and wide in coverage, combining construction and operation, but also focuses on economic sustainability and localized returns, providing stable and effective support for Africa's long-term development. In June 2025, China announced its willingness to grant 100% zero-tariff treatment to products in all tariff lines from the 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China through the negotiation and signing of agreements on economic partnership for common development. China has become the first major developing country and major world economy to implement this measure.
In 2026, the international economic environment will remain severe, and African countries will also face challenges such as uneven development in various sub-regions, high debt and inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and natural disasters. However, the economic integration of Africa, as well as the growth momentum of endogenous advantages such as resources and markets, will be further released, and the opening of the Chinese market will continue to be a major opportunity for African development. On the whole, the African economy will continue to show a steady forward trend.
(The author is a researcher at the Institute of West Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院西亚非洲研究所).)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Tokyo, January 28th (Li Ziyue (李子越), Chen Ze'an (陈泽安)) According to a report by Japan's *Mainichi Shimbun* (《每日新闻》) on the 28th, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (自民党) has nominated over 40 individuals involved in "slush fund" scandals as candidates in the upcoming House of Representatives election, as determined by the candidate list on the 27th. This move has sparked widespread criticism in Japanese society.
The report points out that among the aforementioned 40-plus individuals involved in "slush fund" scandals, some were not qualified to be recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party (自民党) in the 2024 House of Representatives election due to internal party disciplinary actions and other reasons. In addition, the Liberal Democratic Party (自民党) has also relaxed relevant restrictions this time, allowing most of them to participate in both single-seat constituency and proportional representation elections, increasing the possibility of their eventual election.
The *Tokyo Shimbun* (《东京新闻》) published an article stating that Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗), President of the Liberal Democratic Party (自民党), has neither devoted herself to thoroughly investigating the truth nor avoided fundamental political reforms regarding the "slush fund" issue, making it difficult to prevent similar problems from happening again. The newspaper emphasized that voters' trust in politics is the prerequisite for promoting all policies. Professor Chizu Okawa (大川千寿) of Kanagawa University (神奈川大学) pointed out that this election is not far from the last one, and voters' memories of the "slush fund" scandal are still vivid. Against this background, the Liberal Democratic Party (自民党)'s re-nomination of those involved in the "slush fund" scandal who were previously rejected by voters may continue to stimulate voters' negative impressions of the Liberal Democratic Party (自民党), 泼上冷水 (pō shàng lěng shuǐ - "splash cold water," to dampen enthusiasm or discourage).
At the end of 2023, the Liberal Democratic Party (自民党) was exposed to a "slush fund" scandal. Some factions required their affiliated members of parliament to sell political fundraising party tickets according to quotas, and returned the excess portion to the members in the form of "kickbacks," while the relevant funds were not registered in the political funds revenue and expenditure report, becoming unregulated secret funds. After Takaichi (高市) took office as Prime Minister in October 2025, she not only appointed many politicians involved in the "slush fund" scandal to important government positions, but she herself was also sued in December of the same year for illegally receiving political donations from companies, triggering strong dissatisfaction in Japanese society.
Return to TopThis is a report from Islamabad on January 28th. (Reporter Zhao Yipu (赵益普)) A report from Tehran: According to media reports, Iranian President Pezezeshkian (佩泽希齐扬) initiated emergency measures on the 27th to ensure the supply of essential goods and the operation of government agencies in the event of a new attack by the United States or Israel on Iran.
Pezezeshkian (佩泽希齐扬) said at a meeting with officials from border provinces on the 27th, "We are delegating authority to the provinces, and governors can directly connect with judicial institutions and other department officials to make independent decisions." This move is designed to prevent unnecessary administrative procedures from delaying policy implementation and to accelerate the import of essential goods.
U.S. President Trump (特朗普) said on social media on the 28th that a large fleet is heading to Iran and is ready to quickly fulfill its mission. He hopes Iran can quickly come to the negotiating table.
Trump (特朗普) stressed that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. He threatened, "The next strike will be more severe."
The United States has long accused Iran's nuclear program of actually aiming to develop nuclear weapons, while Iran insists that its nuclear activities are only for peaceful purposes.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Havana, January 27th (Reporter Jiang Biao (蒋彪)) On the evening of January 27th, Cuban people held a traditional torchlight parade in Havana (哈瓦那), the capital, to condemn American hegemonism and acts of foreign aggression, and to emphasize their anti-imperialist stance.
Led by youth groups, the parade started from the University of Havana (哈瓦那大学), with people carrying torches through the streets. The event aimed to commemorate the 173rd anniversary of the birth of Cuban national hero José Martí (何塞·马蒂) and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro (菲德尔·卡斯特罗). Cuban President Díaz-Canel (迪亚斯—卡内尔) and President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba, Lazo (拉索), attended the event.
President González (冈萨雷斯) of the Cuban University Student Federation delivered a speech at the event, criticizing the United States for attempting to drag the world back to devastating fascism through force and coercion. She said that in the face of external pressure, Cuban youth will contribute to various tasks needed by the country and firmly safeguard the country's just cause. Cuban youth are anti-imperialists, "do not kneel, do not sell out, and do not remain silent."
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Brussels, January 28th (Reporter Zhang Zhaoqing (张兆卿)) – High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kallas, stated at the annual conference of the European Defence Agency on the 28th that as the strategic focus of the United States "shifts beyond Europe," European countries must take action to strengthen the construction of a "European pillar" within the NATO framework, and assume more responsibilities and capacity-building tasks in collective defense.
Kallas said that the EU and NATO should ensure that security and defense initiatives "complement each other," calling on Europe to accelerate the development of its defense industry. She emphasized that now is the time for Europe to demonstrate its capabilities, "Our goal is to build a strong, independent Europe - including in the field of defense."
Kubilius, a senior EU official responsible for defense, said at the meeting that Europe must establish stronger autonomous capabilities in the defense field as soon as possible and promote the formation of pan-European defense capacity building. He stated that "relying on the United States for security" has become Europe's biggest weakness in defense. Europe is currently heavily dependent on the United States in many key capabilities, including support capabilities such as missile defense, as well as intelligence and reconnaissance data, command systems, and so on. Europe needs to develop "pan-European capabilities" and should build a "European pillar" within the NATO framework.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, New York, January 27 (Reporter Liu Yanan (刘亚南)) -- Preliminary survey data released on the 27th by the U.S. research institution, The Conference Board, showed that the U.S. Consumer Confidence Index for January fell significantly from a revised 94.2 in December of last year to 84.5, the lowest level since May 2014.
Among the components of the index, the assessment index of consumers' current business and employment market conditions in January fell significantly by 9.9 to 113.7. The consumer expectation index, which reflects short-term income prospects, business and employment market environment, fell by 9.5 to 65.1, remaining below the critical point of 80, which usually indicates an economic recession, for 12 consecutive months.
Dana Peterson (达娜·彼得森), chief economist at The Conference Board, said, "Consumer confidence plummeted in January as consumers' concerns about current and future expectations deepened." All five component indexes of the Consumer Confidence Index deteriorated, pushing the index to its lowest level since May 2014.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), January 28th (Reporter Zou Duowei (邹多为)) - The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会) announced on the 28th the "2026 China Business Environment Survey Report" released by the American Chamber of Commerce in China (中国美国商会). The report shows that nearly 60% of surveyed American-funded enterprises plan to increase their investment in China.
According to the recently released report, over half of the surveyed American-funded enterprises in China expect to achieve profitability or significant profitability in 2025, and over 70% of the surveyed enterprises have not considered transferring production or procurement links outside of China.
Wang Wenshuai (王文帅), a spokesperson for the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会), stated at the regular press conference held on the same day that this reflects, from one perspective, that China will undoubtedly remain a fertile ground for foreign-funded enterprises to invest and develop their businesses in the long term.
In the past year, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会) received 462 meetings with foreign political and business leaders and heads of international organizations throughout the year, led Chinese entrepreneur delegations to visit the headquarters of foreign-funded enterprises such as Apple, HP (惠普), Maersk (马士基), and Mercedes-Benz (奔驰) 16 times, and the proportion of overseas exhibitors at the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo increased to 35%. As of now, a number of foreign-funded enterprises, including many Fortune Global 500 companies, have confirmed their participation in the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo, which will be held in June this year.
While foreign capital is casting a vote of confidence in the Chinese market, the demand for Chinese enterprises to "**走出去**" (zǒu chū qù - "go out," to invest abroad; to expand overseas) is also continuously increasing. In 2025, China's outward direct investment increased by 7.1% year-on-year, and the stock of outward investment has remained in the top three in the world for nine consecutive years.
According to the "2025 Survey Report on the Status and Intentions of Chinese Enterprises' Outward Investment" to be released by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会), based on a sample survey of more than 1,200 Chinese outward investment enterprises, China's outward investment developed steadily in 2025, with nearly 80% of surveyed enterprises intending to expand and maintain outward investment, and nearly 90% of surveyed enterprises holding a relatively optimistic attitude towards the prospects of China's outward investment.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 谢亚宏
Tourism is an important pillar industry of the Greek economy. The Greek Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni (基法洛扬尼), recently stated that 2025 will be "another record year" for Greek tourism, and rapid growth is expected to continue in 2026.
A research report by the National Bank of Greece shows that from 2016 to 2025, the global share of Greece's tourism output increased from 2% to 2.5%, making it one of the fastest-growing countries. Greece's tourism revenue in the first 10 months of last year already exceeded the full-year level of 2024. The optimization of the country's tourism services and the strengthening of air traffic have contributed to the strong growth of the tourism industry. The latest data released by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority shows that in the first 11 months of 2025, the passenger volume of all airports in Greece exceeded 79.88 million, an increase of 9.5% year-on-year, of which international air arrivals were 26.9 million, an increase of 5.8% year-on-year.
The Greek tourism industry has shaken off its previous "seasonal label," with a significant increase in tourists attracted in winter. The number of flight seats this winter has increased to 6.3 million, an increase of 11.5%. The Greek tourism department plans to launch its first national mountain tourism development strategy, which aims to strengthen the year-round tourism operation system, enrich the national tourism product portfolio, and create greater economic benefits by coordinating with the financial incentives of the "Tourism for All" program.
Greece is also using the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility to upgrade a number of tourism facilities and projects. For example, the new Kastelli Airport (卡斯特利机场) being built on Crete (克里特岛) is one of the largest infrastructure projects under construction in Greece and is expected to conduct test flights in 2027. Athens International Airport (雅典国际机场) is also planning to expand its new central terminal, which is expected to be completed in 2032 with an annual passenger throughput of 40 million. The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance announced that it will invest 1.6 billion euros to promote the creation of new small and medium-sized tourism enterprises in the country, involving more than 4,600 investment projects.
The Greek government is redesigning the official tourism portal and mobile application, integrating new technologies such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) and AR (Augmented Reality) to provide tourists with personalized information and better services, and promote digital transformation. The Greek central and local governments and the private sector have also cooperated to create a "Tourism Destination Management and Promotion Organization" to innovate tourism promotion models and collect reliable tourism development data to enhance management decision-making capabilities.
In order to solve the shortage of tourism talents and other problems, the Greek Ministry of Tourism has cooperated with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (雅典大学) to launch a tour guide training program. The program requires applicants to have a degree in history or archeology and be proficient in foreign languages. It aims to enable students to quickly meet the needs of the position through two months of training. Since October 2025, the new regulations on homestay operations in Greece have officially come into effect. All homestay listings must comply with mandatory safety measures and insurance obligations and be subject to inspection. Violators will face high fines. The registration of new short-term rentals is also prohibited in the center of Athens (雅典市中心) to help alleviate the city's housing shortage. The Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Zurab Pololikashvili (诺瓦伊斯), said that Greece's commitment to promoting the sustainable development of tourism and its development experience in revitalizing cultural heritage and attracting tourism investment are worth learning from.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency Seoul (首尔) January 28th (Reporter Huang Xinxin (黄昕欣)) - Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's (尹锡悦) wife, Kim Keon-hee (金建希), was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison in her first trial. Yoon Suk-yeol (尹锡悦) was previously sentenced to five years in prison in the first instance for crimes such as obstructing the performance of special duties. This is the first time in South Korean constitutional history that a former presidential couple has been sentenced to actual prison terms simultaneously.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 27th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court (首尔中央地方法院) delivered a first-instance verdict on January 28 regarding the three charges against Kim Keon-hee (金建希). Regarding the allegation that Kim Keon-hee (金建希) accepted solicitations from the Unification Church (统一教) and received high-priced items, the court found her guilty of violating the "Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes," sentencing her to one year and eight months in prison and ordering the recovery of 12,815,000 Korean won (韩元) (approximately $9,000 USD). In addition, regarding the allegations that Kim Keon-hee (金建希) violated the "Capital Market Act" by manipulating stock prices and violated the "Political Funds Act" by obtaining public opinion survey services from "political broker" Myung Tae-gyun (明泰均), the court found that neither was established and ruled her not guilty.
On January 16th, Yoon Suk-yeol (尹锡悦) was sentenced to five years in prison in the first instance for crimes such as obstructing the performance of special duties. This was the first verdict in his case involving alleged insurrection.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 璁
The revised Organic Law of Villagers Committees and the Organic Law of Urban Residents Committees officially came into effect in January of this year.
"The elderly and the young" is both a family matter and a national affair, and this legislation has given it key attention. The revised two laws have improved the responsibilities of village (residential) committees, adding content to care for the elderly, children, people with disabilities, and villagers (residents) in difficulty; improving the establishment of committees under the village (residential) committees, and adding relevant content to the "Elderly, Women and Children's Work" committee.
According to statistics, in terms of caring for children, as of October 2025, a total of 42,000 township (street) child supervisors and 583,000 village (community) children's directors have been equipped nationwide. At the same time, the construction of age-friendly communities and age-friendly cities has been promoted, and a total of 2,990 national exemplary age-friendly communities have been created by the end of 2024.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal puts forward the idea of "improving the population service system covering the entire population and the entire life cycle." In the vast urban and rural grassroots areas, how should village committees and neighborhood committees implement legal requirements and provide more practical and detailed services for "the elderly and the young"? The reporter conducted an exploration.
Responding to the aging of the population, there is a "big article" in "micro-innovation."
In Xiputou Village (西铺头村), Mishan Town (米山镇), Wendeng District (文登区), Weihai City (威海市), Shandong Province (山东省), a "Happy Dining Table" warms people's hearts.
As soon as it's mealtime, the "Happy Dining Table" canteen in the village is filled with the aroma of food, and the elderly are queuing up with their plates to get food. Before long, the canteen is full. "We eat here every day." Grandpa Liu (刘大爷) praised the "Happy Dining Table," "Not only are there many varieties, but the dishes are also made with a light taste, which is especially suitable for us elderly people."
Xiputou Village is not far from the urban area, and many young people in the village work in the city during the day. In the past, because it was inconvenient to cook, it was not easy for some elderly people living alone in the village to have a hot meal.
Since 2019, the village collective has set up a "Happy Dining Table." In addition to subsidies from the local government, the village committee has also actively raised funds to do its best to provide meal assistance services for the elderly.
"At present, nearly 90% of the 155 elderly people over the age of 70 in the village eat in this canteen all year round." Yu Haifeng (于海峰), secretary of the Party branch and director of the village committee of Xiputou Village, said, "The 'Happy Dining Table' can not only provide three meals a day, but also is completely free for the elderly over 70, solving the elderly's need for 'a hot meal'."
By the end of 2024, the elderly population aged 60 and above in China reached 310 million, accounting for 22% of the total population. Facing the increasingly diverse, differentiated, and personalized elderly care needs of the elderly, the "micro-innovations" of village (residential) committees in various places contain a "big article" on governance to cope with the aging of the population.
Nanfeng Garden Community (南风花园社区), Xuzhuang Street (许庄街道), Taibai Lake New District (太白湖新区), Jining City (济宁市), Shandong Province (山东省), is a large community with nearly 10,000 residents, including about 2,000 elderly people over the age of 65. Grandma Han (韩大妈), who lives alone, suddenly felt unwell one time. She sought help through the "smart screen" at home, and the community immediately arranged for medical staff to come to her door for diagnosis and treatment. For Grandma Han, who doesn't know how to use a mobile phone, this "smart screen" has played a big role.
Talking about the "smart screen," Li Zhanqiang (李占强), secretary of the community Party committee and director of the neighborhood committee, opened the conversation: "Previously, residents reported to me that most elderly people do not know how to operate smartphones and often miss various community service information." In order to solve this problem, he not only organized a meeting of residents' representatives to discuss it, but also took the lead in connecting with various resources and co-construction units to innovatively create a smart community.
Because each family's situation is different and the needs vary greatly, Li Zhanqiang went door-to-door to conduct research and determine the details. One-key alarm, visitor all-in-one machine, mobile terminal applet... Effectively connecting the supply and demand of elderly services, technology helps the elderly to enjoy convenience at home.
"Relying on internal and external connections, we are constantly enriching the life services for all age groups in the community." Li Zhanqiang said that by adhering to the leadership of Party building and focusing on solving the urgent and difficult problems of residents, the community has now built a resident smart service hall, forming service sections such as childcare, convenient catering, fitness and entertainment, and outpatient medical care. The smart community-related platform covers the vast majority of residents in the community.
Helping children in difficulty and meeting the diverse needs of young people
"With the development and changes in China's population situation, the revision of these two laws provides a more powerful and clearer legal guarantee for serving 'the elderly and the young'." Guan Hongyan (管洪彦), professor at the School of Law of Jilin University (吉林大学), said that local governments at all levels should actively implement legislative provisions and comprehensively improve the service level of "the elderly and the young."
The death of his father, his mother's illness and inability to work, and his grandmother's diagnosis of lung cancer... A series of unfortunate encounters have plunged Xiao Chen's (小陈) family into great difficulties.
In the routine visits, the village children's director and relevant staff of Chengyi Village (承仪村), Putou Town (浦头镇), Jiangdu District (江都区), Yangzhou City (扬州市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), learned about Xiao Chen's family situation as soon as possible, took the initiative to identify that he met the identification standards for children in difficulty, and promptly went through relevant procedures to implement people's livelihood security policies and send warmth to this difficult family.
"Our village has included 16 children in the 'red, orange, yellow, and green four-color hierarchical management system,' among which we focus on the life and growth needs of 3 children in difficulty, implement targeted and precise policies, and build a solid defense line for the protection of children's rights." Han Yin (韩银), the civil affairs coordinator of the village committee, introduced that the dynamic management mechanism promoted locally provides a "guide" for the village's child care and protection work.
Xiao Wang (小王) himself suffers from congenital heart disease and was once included in the scope of assistance for children in difficulty. Xiao Wang completed surgery and follow-up treatment in 2025, and the annual medical expenses were controlled within 20,000 yuan. His physical condition and family burden have been significantly improved. Relying on the four-color hierarchical management system, after comprehensive evaluation, Xiao Wang has successfully withdrawn from the list of children in difficulty.
"Through precise visits and investigations, timely assistance and rescue, and normalized dynamic management, our village strives to convey the warmth and strength of child care services to every child in need." Zhang Xiaojun (张小军), secretary of the Party branch and director of the village committee of Chengyi Village, said.
In recent years, the basic living conditions of children in difficulty have been generally well guaranteed, but their needs in terms of guardianship and companionship, emotional care, and mental health have become increasingly prominent. "The needs of contemporary young people are becoming increasingly diversified and diverse, which means that meeting these needs requires mobilizing more resources and being more targeted." Deng Xiquan (邓希泉), a researcher at the China Youth and Children Research Center (中国青少年研究中心), suggested that neighborhood committees and village committees should make full use of Party and government resources, improve the collaborative education mechanism of schools, families, and society, and especially increase services in moral education, labor education, and mental health for young people.
Integrating resources and integrating volunteer forces into daily governance
Recently, the "Warm Winter Accompaniment Study" winter vacation托管班 in Fukang Community (福康社区), Shannan Street (山南街道), Tiedong District (铁东区), Anshan City (鞍山市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省), officially opened.
Walking into the classroom, a group of college student volunteers are acting as "accompaniment study mentors," providing tutoring and reading companionship services for the children in托管班, effectively alleviating the holiday care pressure of dual-income families.
"These older brothers and sisters are very patient. I used to think that math problems were very difficult, but I understood them as soon as they explained them." A third-grade student said happily. Parents also praised the community托管班 service, which not only guarantees the children's learning progress, but also allows them to learn how to get along with others in group activities and become more cheerful.
"Community building the stage, volunteer assistance, this service model is a major feature of our community." Ma Fengxia (马凤侠), secretary of the Party committee and director of the neighborhood committee of Fukang Community, said that by adhering to Party building as the lead, the community has formed a volunteer service team, widely linked social professional forces, and explored assistance services such as "ten items for helping the elderly" and "ten items for protecting children."
Ma Fengxia has also insisted on organizing volunteer service fairs on the 5th of every month for many years, providing residents with free services such as haircuts, knife sharpening, appliance repair, and blood pressure measurement. "Relying solely on the strength of our community is not enough. We must also mobilize all parties to extend the 'tentacles' of the volunteer team to daily governance, and form a 'service list' based on the needs of residents, so as to strive to build the community into a happy home at the 'doorstep' of residents." Ma Fengxia said.
Improving the grassroots mass autonomy system is an important part of strengthening the modernization of the grassroots governance system and governance capacity, and village (residential) committees are the organizers, promoters, and practitioners of grassroots mass autonomy in urban and rural areas.
Whether the integration capacity can be strengthened affects the quality of village (residential) committees' services for "the elderly and the young." For example, in the face of the relevant needs of young people, Deng Xiquan believes that it is necessary to rely on Party and government service centers, youth activity centers, Anxin驿站, and Youth驿站 and other places to enrich youth service places and activities, increase the coordination of resources such as units, mass organizations, and volunteer organizations in the jurisdiction, and fully tap the potential and dedication awareness of relevant professional forces within the community.
"At present, the development of village (residential) committees in China in terms of 'the elderly and the young' services is still relatively unbalanced. Economically developed areas generally do a more solid job, but economically underdeveloped areas are limited by financial expenditures, infrastructure, talent reserves, etc., and there are still shortcomings and weaknesses." Guan Hongyan said that, for example, rural areas' "the elderly and the young" services have problems such as weak infrastructure, insufficient professional personnel, and the normalization of intergenerational care, and more attention and policy inclination should be given when implementing legal requirements.
Return to TopBuilding a modern industrial system and achieving an overall leap in the industrial system are important strategic tasks during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. How can we adhere to the direction of intelligence, greening, and integration, and promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation? Our reporter interviewed four National People's Congress (NPC) deputies.
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Wu Hanqi (武汉琦), NPC Deputy and Chairman of CITIC Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (中信重工机械股份有限公司):
Integrated Development to Maintain a Reasonable Proportion of Manufacturing
As an important part of the real economy, manufacturing has a high degree of industrial relevance and a strong ability to absorb employment, and it is the main carrier of technological innovation. Manufacturing is related to the national economic lifeline and national security, and its participation in global competition also promotes the improvement of national economic governance. China is at a critical period of transformation from a manufacturing power to a manufacturing powerhouse. It is necessary to adhere to the direction of intelligence, greening, and integration, and actively build a modern industrial system.
It is necessary to maintain a reasonable proportion of manufacturing. During the critical period of industrial upgrading and the conversion of old and new driving forces, it is difficult to achieve an overall leap in industrial level by relying solely on the rapid advancement of emerging industries. It is necessary to base on a certain scale of manufacturing foundation, on the one hand, to use it as a "ballast stone" to play a role in stabilizing economic development, and on the other hand, to promote intelligent and green transformation, to connect traditional industries and emerging industries with integrated development, maintain the industrial innovation ecosystem, and then provide application scenarios for new technologies, and provide a solid support for building a modern industrial system.
It is necessary to accelerate the development of advanced manufacturing. Actively use digital technology and green technology to transform and upgrade traditional industries, and enhance the vitality and competitiveness of manufacturing in updating and iteration. Vigorously develop strategic emerging industries, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, cultivate and develop new quality productive forces, and build a new generation of information technology, artificial intelligence, new materials, high-end equipment and other new growth engines. Accelerate the development of manufacturing service industry, improve the supporting policy system, build innovation platforms, promote in-depth cooperation between industry, academia and research, and improve the integration level of advanced manufacturing and modern service industry.
(Reported and compiled by Zhang Wenhao (张文豪), reporter of this newspaper)
Pan Fusheng (潘复生), NPC Deputy, Chairman of Chongqing Association for Science and Technology (重庆市科协), and Professor of Chongqing University (重庆大学):
Unblock the Chain "From 0 to 1 and Then to 100"
Achieving the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation is an important foundation and guarantee for establishing a modern industrial system, which depends on the optimal combination of the three elements of labor, means of labor, and objects of labor, and requires coordinated promotion from the three dimensions of talent, technology, and mechanism.
From the talent level, the shortage of high-quality laborers has become a prominent shortcoming in the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. The proportion of people with basic scientific literacy in China still needs to be improved, which affects the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. It is recommended to take more effective measures, increase the popularization of science, and further improve the scientific literacy and ability of laborers, especially science and technology management personnel, to provide a talent foundation for solving the "do you understand" and "can you do it" problems, and allow science and technology innovation policies to be better implemented.
From the technical level, the shortage of original technologies and the shortage of pilot platforms have become important bottlenecks restricting China's technological innovation and industrial integration. It is necessary to use a new type of national system to unblock the chain "from 0 to 1 and then to 100." Recently, special attention should be paid to solving the "scenario" cultivation and application problems in the pilot engineering process, and increasing the construction of comprehensive scientific research engineering platforms.
From the mechanism level, there are still some bottlenecks and shortcomings in China's science and technology field, which restrict innovation vitality. It is recommended to further remove innovation barriers, use game theory and other principles to reasonably share the risks and benefits of technological and industrial integration, increase pilot projects such as "technology sandboxes" and "free innovation," and learn from and promote the exploration experience of Zhejiang (浙江), Guangdong (广东) and other places.
(Reported and compiled by Liu Xinwu (刘新吾), reporter of this newspaper)
Pang Zijian (逄子剑), NPC Deputy, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Investment Promotion Bureau of Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区喀什地区招商局):
Form an Industrial Map with Distinctive Features and Differentiated Collaboration
In the practice of local construction and development, I deeply realize that all regions should base themselves on their endowments, give play to their advantages, and closely connect and work in the same direction.
Based on endowments, make precise moves and avoid "**一哄而上**" (yī hòng ér shàng - "swarm up," a crowd rushing forward all at once; to act in a disorderly mob). China has a vast territory, and there are huge differences in resource endowments and industrial foundations between the east, west, north, and south. To build a new development pattern, we must encourage all regions to deeply examine their own unique advantages in terms of location, resources, and market, and find the most suitable coordinates in the overall national layout. The key is to form an industrial map with distinctive features and differentiated collaboration, and prevent low-level repetitive construction and homogeneous involution from the source.
Guided by "three modernizations," systematically upgrade and forge core competitiveness. Intelligence, greening, and integration are mutually reinforcing systematic projects. In terms of intelligence, promote artificial intelligence and big data throughout the entire industrial chain to achieve quality change and efficiency change. In terms of greening, environmental protection standards and technological innovation must be internalized into industrial genes, which in itself also spawns huge new markets. In terms of integration, it is necessary to vigorously break down barriers, promote the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and modern service industries, the digital economy and the real economy, and industries in different regions, and expand value space.
Collaborative linkage, win-win development, and playing the national "**一盘棋**" (yī pán qí - "a game of chess," viewing the whole situation). A truly modern industrial system is a highly organic ecosystem. It is necessary to support advantageous regions to "climb peaks," and also to drive underdeveloped regions to "strengthen the foundation" through co-building parks, enclave economy, and supply chain collaboration, so that innovation results can "bloom" in developed regions and also "bear fruit" in suitable regions, and ultimately achieve the win-win goal of overall leap and common prosperity.
(Reported and compiled by Jin Xin (金歆), reporter of this newspaper)
Huang Maoxing (黄茂兴), NPC Deputy and Vice President of Fujian Academy of Social Sciences (福建社会科学院):
Accelerate the Construction of a Modern Infrastructure System
Modern infrastructure is an important support and guarantee for the construction of a modern industrial system, and plays a leading, fundamental, and strategic role in the overall national development. The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal proposes to "build a modern infrastructure system" and regards it as one of the important tasks for building a modern industrial system and consolidating and strengthening the foundation of the real economy. To improve the construction of a modern infrastructure system during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, we can focus on the following three aspects.
First, accelerate the construction of intelligent and comprehensive digital information infrastructure, coordinate and promote the construction of network infrastructure, computing power infrastructure, and application infrastructure, continue to increase the supply of high-performance intelligent computing, and consolidate the development foundation of the digital economy and the modern industrial system.
Second, accelerate the construction of new energy infrastructure, focus on building a new power system, developing new energy storage, and promoting the construction of clean energy bases, continue to increase the proportion of new energy supply, and support and lead the comprehensive green transformation of industrial development.
Third, accelerate the improvement of the modern comprehensive transportation system, strengthen cross-regional overall layout, promote the construction of inter-regional major channels, promote the construction of national comprehensive freight hubs, and continue to improve the service level of comprehensive transportation, so as to serve and guarantee the construction of a modern industrial system with high-quality transportation development.
(Reported and compiled by Liu Xiaoyu (刘晓宇), reporter of this newspaper)
By: 本报记者 金 歆
"The dairy farm is back up and running, and our villagers can work at our doorstep again!" Pan Mengjun (潘孟军), a villager from Baitupo Village (白土坡村), Zhangmao Township (张茅乡), Shanzhou District (陕州区), Sanmenxia City (三门峡市), Henan Province (河南省), said with a smile.
In Zhangmao Township (张茅乡), the once-thriving Xiaonanyuan Animal Husbandry Company (小南塬牧业公司) had been struggling with shutdowns in previous years due to funding and environmental issues. Seeing the factory facilities idle and the masses forced to leave their jobs, the relevant local departments took action to actively respond.
In response, the Zhangmao Township (张茅乡) People's Congress Presidium, anxious about the people's concerns, focused on optimizing the business environment and serving enterprise development as key to its duties. It established a representative liaison point in the village where the dairy farm was located, giving full play to the professional advantages of the representatives, and coordinated with banks, creditors, regulatory departments, and business partners to help enterprises solve problems.
"It took nearly 3 years. The representatives repeatedly coordinated and worked in many ways to help us resolve multiple problems such as environmental approvals and historical debts one by one," said the person in charge of Xiaonanyuan Animal Husbandry Company (小南塬牧业公司).
In recent years, the People's Congresses at all levels in Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) have been based on their own functional positioning, closely focusing on the construction of a modern industrial system, and promoting the resonance of the work of the People's Congress with development needs. At the municipal People's Congress level alone, hundreds of People's Congress representatives serve as "business environment experience officers" to promote service upgrades through personal experience; the "Sanmenxia Entrepreneur Day (三门峡企业家日)" was established to create a strong atmosphere of respecting businesses; relying on 24 industrial representative liaison stations throughout the city, the bridge of communication between government and enterprises was unblocked, and a number of national-level innovation platforms were promoted to land... A series of precise supervision and institutional innovations have built a solid industrial foundation for high-quality development.
Green development is the background color of high-quality development. In recent years, the Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) People's Congress and its Standing Committee have actively promoted green development through legislation, supervision and other means.
"This used to be a bauxite pit. The mountain was dug out, and it was bare everywhere. Now, after restoration, the environment is beautiful, and the green industry has also been built!" Zheng Qunwen (郑群文), a villager from Gaoqiao Village (高桥村), Zhangcun Town (张村镇), Mianchi County (渑池县), Sanmenxia City (三门峡市), said with a smile when talking about the changes in his hometown.
As an important node city in the Yellow River Basin (黄河流域), the Standing Committee of the Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) People's Congress has given full play to its functional role, building a solid ecological barrier for the Yellow River and promoting the green transformation of industries. Five local laws and regulations involving the protection of the Yellow River Basin, such as the *Henan Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve Regulations (河南小秦岭国家级自然保护区条例)*, have been implemented successively; in response to environmental problems, special investigations, supervision and inspection, and unannounced visits have been carried out to promote rectification, and special inquiries on ecological and environmental protection have been conducted for 9 relevant departments and courts and procuratorates...
With the promotion of the power of the People's Congress, the results of green industry cultivation have quietly emerged: Yawushan National Forest Park (亚武山国家森林公园) once set a record of attracting 100,000 tourists in 3 days, the high-end apple production belt is taking shape, and the gold smelting transformation and upgrading project has been successfully put into production...
Guaranteeing and improving people's livelihood in development, and expanding development space in meeting people's livelihood needs. The People's Congresses at all levels in Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) actively perform their duties so that the people can fully enjoy the fruits of development.
"You can eat dozens of dishes for one yuan. It's really a blessing!" Every Monday, elderly people over 70 years old in Tangyao Village (唐窑村), Yinzhuang Town (尹庄镇), Lingbao City (灵宝市), Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) gather in the village collective canteen. This "one-yuan filial piety meal" comes from a proposal from a representative of the Lingbao City (灵宝市) People's Congress.
People's livelihood is no small matter, and every detail is always concerned. The People's Congresses at all levels in Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) have innovatively established a closed-loop mechanism for handling "people's orders", and accurately connect with the urgent needs of the masses through various channels such as the People's Congress website, WeChat official account, "bench meeting", and "pavilion night talk". The 82 representative liaison stations and 8 grassroots demonstration points of whole-process people's democracy have achieved functional integration, and the online liaison stations allow the masses to "discuss matters without leaving their homes and handle affairs at their doorsteps", effectively opening up the "last mile" of contacting and serving the masses.
"Through the People's Congress representative voting system for people's livelihood practical matters, the People's Congress supervision, etc., Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) practices whole-process people's democracy, promotes the transformation of the people's expectations into practical actions of government departments, and makes the people's well-being feelable and accessible in development," said the relevant person in charge of the Standing Committee of the Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) People's Congress.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 倪 弋
The Yangtze River, originating from the glaciers of the Tanggula Mountains (唐古拉山), flows eastward for over 6,300 kilometers, nourishing the magnificent landscapes of 11 provinces and municipalities along its banks and nurturing the long-standing Chinese civilization.
Once, this mother river of the Chinese nation bore an excessive burden of development—overfishing diminished the scene of "river pigs blowing waves, sand birds leisurely catching fish," and unregulated development reduced the grandeur of "mountains ending with flat fields, the river flowing into the vast wilderness."
"Promoting the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt must be considered from the long-term interests of the Chinese nation," and "Restoring the ecological environment of the Yangtze River should be placed in an overwhelming position, jointly carrying out major protection, and refraining from large-scale development." On January 5, 2016, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) convened a symposium in Chongqing (重庆) to promote the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and delivered an important speech, outlining the grand blueprint for the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
Over the past 10 years, the procuratorial organs, guided by Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization and Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, based on the comprehensive and integrated performance of the "four major procuratorial functions," have not only severely cracked down on illegal and criminal activities in accordance with the law, but also promoted the systematic restoration and source governance of the ecological environment, transforming the strategic requirements of "jointly carrying out major protection and refraining from large-scale development" into powerful judicial measures, providing a solid legal guarantee for the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
The Change in Judicial Philosophy
From "End Punishment" to "Source Protection"
The East Dongting Lake (东洞庭湖) in the early morning is filled with mist. A "plop" sound breaks the silence, and the gray-black back outlines a smooth arc. Several finless porpoises leap out of the water, and the splashing water sparkles with golden light under the morning sun.
Min Fujun (闵孚君), the Procurator-General of the Yueyang County People's Procuratorate (岳阳县人民检察院) in Yueyang City (岳阳市), Hunan Province (湖南省), grew up by the Dongting Lake (洞庭湖). He said, "When I was a child, I often saw finless porpoises leaping out of the water. But around 2010, this scene almost disappeared. Now, the finless porpoises are increasing again!"
The Yangtze River once faced the danger of overfishing, and the consequences were shocking: by 2019, the population of Yangtze finless porpoises was only about 1,000, and rare species such as Chinese sturgeon and Chinese sucker were on the verge of extinction.
The turning point began with the strictest legal protection. Starting from January 1, 2021, a "ten-year fishing ban" was implemented in key waters of the Yangtze River Basin.
In Yabadong (哑巴洞), Nan'an District (南岸区), Chongqing (重庆), one morning in February 2021, the public security organs seized 12 wild sturgeon in a seemingly ordinary floating garbage cleaning boat, 9 of which were Yangtze sturgeon, a national first-class key protected wild animal. The case was transferred to the Fifth Branch of the Chongqing Municipal People's Procuratorate (重庆市人民检察院第五分院), and Yangtze ecological prosecutor Yang Jing (杨竞) keenly realized that a complete black industrial chain was hidden behind it. "'The ten-year fishing ban' has just begun, and some people are acting against the wind, and it involves the extremely endangered Yangtze sturgeon!" Yang Jing's anger revealed a sense of heaviness: although criminal打击打击 (dǎ jī - "strike," to crack down on) can punish criminals, the damaged ecological environment is difficult to restore.
While reviewing and prosecuting criminal public prosecutions and pursuing criminal responsibility, Yang Jing (杨竞) and his colleagues explored filing civil public interest lawsuits against eight people involved in the case, proposing claims for ecological environment damage compensation. Ultimately, the court ruled that the eight people jointly bear a total of 1.4 million yuan in ecological environment damage and punitive compensation, which was specifically used for the restoration of aquatic biological resources in the Yangtze River.
"The fish that have been eaten will not come back to life, but the law should not only make the destroyers pay the due price, but also restore the damaged ecology, and prevent similar behaviors from happening again." Yang Jing's (杨竞) words reveal the transformation of the new era's ecological judicial philosophy—deepening and expanding from the traditional "case closed" to "long-term ecological governance"; shifting from punishment and remedy after damage occurs to prevention and intervention before risks emerge.
Such a change in philosophy is taking place throughout the Yangtze River Basin.
In Yueyang County (岳阳县), in the illegal fishing case handled by the procuratorial organs against Tan (谭) and others, not only were the criminal responsibilities of the 10 defendants investigated, but also through criminal incidental civil public interest litigation, they were sentenced to bear ecological environment restoration costs of 13.448 million yuan. This huge amount of compensation was used to purchase 4.46 million fish fry to be released into the East Dongting Lake (东洞庭湖), realizing the judicial justice of "whoever destroys, restores."
In Tongling City (铜陵市), Anhui Province (安徽省), Gao Hongxia (高红霞), a prosecutor from the Yi'an District People's Procuratorate (义安区人民检察院), discovered through drone patrols that there was large-scale agricultural planting on five Jiangxin Islands in the Tongling section of the Yangtze River, and these areas are the core protection areas for freshwater dolphins. Gao Hongxia (高红霞) immediately initiated public interest litigation procedures, promptly issued procuratorial suggestions to the agricultural and rural departments, promoted the establishment of fences, the demolition of structures, and the planting of protective forests, protecting the homes on which the finless porpoises depend for survival from the source.
The Change in Governance System
Turning "Separate Water Management" into "Joint River Protection"
The Yangtze River governance once faced the dilemma of "**九龙治水**" (jiǔ lóng zhì shuǐ - "nine dragons governing water," a situation where multiple authorities are in charge but no one takes responsibility) – the water conservancy department manages the river channel, the transportation department manages shipping, the ecological environment department manages pollution... It seems that everyone is in charge, but in reality, "each manages their own area," forming a governance problem of fragmented supervision and blurred responsibilities.
In response, the procuratorial organs give full play to the role of administrative public interest litigation in urging coordination, innovate and use pre-trial procuratorial suggestions, file lawsuits, etc., to promote the coordinated performance of multiple departments, while taking the initiative to act as "coordinators" and "supervisors," promoting the establishment of cross-departmental information sharing, joint law enforcement, and collaborative governance mechanisms, twisting the "power of nine dragons" into one rope, and turning "separate water management" into "joint river protection."
In Yichang City (宜昌市), Hubei Province (湖北省), where the Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝) is located, about 50,000 ship voyages wait and operate here every year, and 500,000 crew members travel back and forth. Ship pollution control once became a problem. Zhang Hong (张红), the then Procurator-General of the Gezhouba People's Procuratorate (葛洲坝人民检察院) in Yichang City (宜昌市), still remembers that during a late-night patrol, she personally saw boatmen directly discharging domestic garbage and sewage into the river, "the clear river water instantly turned black-brown."
"It is easy to catch one or two polluters, but to eradicate pollution, we must solve the systemic problem of ship garbage receiving and transferring." Zhang Hong (张红) keenly realized. After in-depth research, she found that the crux of the problem was: the Yichang section of the Yangtze River lacked free pollutant receiving facilities, ships waited for a long time to pass through the gate, and there was nowhere to go for garbage.
In October 2019, the Yichang Municipal People's Procuratorate (宜昌市人民检察院) decided to file an administrative public interest litigation case to promote the establishment of a ship pollutant receiving and transferring system through consultation. However, this project involves 10 counties and districts along the river and more than 30 departments including maritime affairs, transportation, housing and construction, and environmental protection, and the coordination is not easy.
"Who will pay the money?" "Who will operate the system?" "Who is responsible for supervision and management?"... Facing one specific problem after another, Zhang Hong (张红) and her colleagues did not flinch. After months of communication and coordination, with the promotion of the procuratorial organs, Yichang City (宜昌市) successively invested 720 million yuan to build 5 ship pollutant receiving and transferring terminals and 48 mobile receiving ships. At the end of 2020, the Three Gorges Zigui Environmental Protection Special Wharf, with an investment of more than 100 million yuan, was officially put into use, realizing the upgrade of ship pollutants from tank trucks to direct connection with the municipal sewage pipe network.
Ship pollution control is only one aspect of the Yangtze River ecosystem governance.
The Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院) and the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局) jointly established a collaboration mechanism for administrative law enforcement and procuratorial public interest litigation, and worked with the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) to promote the full coverage of the connection mechanism between natural resource administrative law enforcement and administrative procuratorial work at the provincial level;
The procuratorial organs innovatively built the "Public Interest for the Public" volunteer procuratorial cloud platform, allowing tens of thousands of volunteers to become mobile "ecological supervisors";
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Over the past 10 years, the procuratorial organs in various parts of the Yangtze River Basin have continued to deepen the model of "specialized legal supervision + restorative judicial practice + socialized comprehensive governance," gathering multi-party forces through legal supervision functions, and firmly practicing the strategic concept of "jointly carrying out major protection" with the power of the rule of law.
The Change in Regional Coordination
From "Segmented Governance" to "Basin Integration"
The Yangtze River Basin covers an area of approximately 1.8 million square kilometers. In the past, due to the division of administrative regions, the phenomenon of "**上游污染、下游遭殃**" (shàng yóu wū rǎn, xià yóu zāo yāng - "upstream pollution, downstream suffers," meaning that pollution in the upper reaches of a river will affect the lower reaches) and "left bank governance, right bank onlookers" occurred from time to time. The procuratorial organs have promoted the formation of a new pattern of basin-wide governance of "upstream and downstream linkage, left and right bank coordination, and trunk and tributary integration" through innovative mechanisms.
In May 2022, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院) made a landmark decision: directly filing and handling a special case of public interest litigation for Yangtze River ship pollution control. This is the first time that the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院) has directly handled a public interest litigation case across provincial administrative regions, creating a new "1+N" case handling model of "the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院) being responsible for the main case, and the procuratorial organs of 11 provinces and cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt handling related cases simultaneously."
This is not an ordinary case handling, but also sends a strong signal: Yangtze River ecological protection must not be "upstream and downstream out of sync, left and right banks out of step," and the entire basin must be coordinated as a whole.
From the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Wharf (上海外高桥码头) to the Huangqi Port (黄旗港) in Fuling District (涪陵区), Chongqing (重庆), the special team of the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院) traveled 3,000 kilometers, conducting in-depth research along the river at the front lines of wharves, enterprises, and ships, and discovered deep-seated problems such as non-standard disposal of ship pollutants, non-uniform charging standards, and the "Ship E-Travel" system not being interconnected.
531 procuratorates at four levels simultaneously carried out "large-scale operations," and through visits, investigations, evidence collection, consultations, etc., together with administrative organs, jointly discussed and solved the solutions to the problem of Yangtze River ship pollution control. After two years of hard work, a total of 652 clues were identified and 602 cases were filed, urging local administrative organs in 11 provinces and cities to basically achieve unified collection and disposal of ship pollution at all wharves on 3,500 navigable trunk and tributary streams in the Yangtze River Basin, building a "ship-port-city, receiving-transfer-disposal" full-process supervision system.
Not only is there a vertical linkage mechanism of upstream and downstream integration, but the horizontal cooperation network is also becoming increasingly dense.
At the junction of Sichuan (四川) and Chongqing (重庆) in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, the procuratorial organs of Rongchang District (荣昌区), Chongqing (重庆) and Luxian County (泸县), Sichuan Province (四川省) broke down the barriers of administrative divisions and established seven major mechanisms including joint river patrols, clue transfer, and coordinated evidence collection to jointly manage the Laixi River (濑溪河), promoting the improvement of water quality from Class V to Class III;
The procuratorial organs of "two provinces and three places" (Jianli City (监利市) in Jingzhou City (荆州市), Hubei Province (湖北省), Junshan District (君山区) in Yueyang City (岳阳市), Hunan Province (湖南省), and Yunxi District (云溪区) in Yueyang City (岳阳市), Hunan Province (湖南省)) in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River established a cross-regional procuratorial cooperation mechanism for the comprehensive management of the Yangtze River (Jianli-Junshan-Yunxi section) Basin, providing strong judicial guarantees for the protection of the Yangtze River ecology in terms of information sharing, case handling cooperation, joint prevention and joint governance;
In the Yangtze River Delta region, the procuratorial organs of Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), and Anhui (安徽) established a judicial cooperation mechanism for ecological environment protection, and established the "Yangtze River Delta Regional Procuratorial Cooperation Office" in Shanghai (上海) as a permanent office to coordinate and serve the relevant matters of procuratorial cooperation for the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt;
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From cross-departmental consultation to cross-regional linkage, from a single water area to related basins, from individual case cooperation to institutional co-construction, a legal protection network that is intertwined and collaboratively exerts force has been fully laid out in the Yangtze River Basin, helping to break down the barriers of administrative divisions and realize the historic transformation from "segmented governance" to "basin integration."
The Change in Development Model
From "Ecological Deficit" to "Green Wealth"
The past pain of the Yangtze River was the "ecological deficit" brought about by "evaluating heroes based on GDP" and only caring about "gold content."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "'Not engaging in large-scale development' means not engaging in乱开发 (luàn kāi fā - "chaotic development," meaning disorderly development), low-level development, extensive development, and destructive development, but taking a path of high-quality development and green and low-carbon development."
In the practice of performing duties to escort the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, the procuratorial organs adhere to the concept of "ecological priority, green development," not only paying attention to ecological protection, but also paying more attention to promoting the green transformation of development methods, so that the ecological "green content" becomes the development "gold content."
In Zigui County (秭归县), Hubei Province (湖北省), the history of navel orange planting exceeds 2,000 years, and the navel orange industry has always been the local pillar industry.
"Farmers only thought about saving time and money, but they didn't think about how serious the pollution of washing fruit water was." In November 2019, Zhang Bing (张兵), a prosecutor from the Zigui County People's Procuratorate (秭归县人民检察院), discovered during an investigation that some citrus washing and packaging companies were directly discharging untreated production wastewater into the Yangtze River and its tributaries.
"Zigui navel oranges benefit from this water, and we must protect this water. The green development of the citrus industry is the long-term plan." Zhang Bing (张兵) believes that pollution exposes the problem that the environmental protection facilities of local citrus enterprises do not meet the standards. Under the promotion of the procuratorial organs' public interest litigation case handling, 10 enterprises ultimately added wastewater collection and treatment equipment, and the sewage treatment plant systems in 11 townships completed the transformation work.
The work of the prosecutors did not stop there. They realized that simple shutdowns and rectifications cannot fundamentally solve the problem, and it is necessary to promote the green transformation and upgrading of the industry. On the advice of the prosecutors, Li Zhenglun (李正伦), chairman of Zigui Qu'gu Food Co., Ltd. (秭归屈姑食品有限公司), abandoned the traditional extensive business model and cooperated with scientific research units to develop a batch of high-tech terminal products.
In the Zigui Navel Orange Cultural Tourism Town, a 25,000-ton washing fruit production line was launched. Cold chain storage, e-commerce operation, big data services... In recent years, only one navel orange industrial park after another has sprung up, and production and packaging are rapidly developing towards technological and standardized directions. "This navel orange has really become a 'golden fruit', and our products are now exported overseas!" Li Zhenglun (李正伦) said with a proud face.
"You should pay attention to the protection of brand geographical indications. You can promptly raise any legal issues encountered in production and sales to us." Every once in a while, Zhang Bing (张兵) will visit citrus processing enterprises to help them protect the "Zigui Navel Orange" brand with legal means and prevent legal risks in the operation process. "Only when the people get tangible benefits from the green industry can they truly understand the profound meaning of 'ecological priority, green development'." Zhang Bing (张兵) said.
The green transformation of the Zigui navel orange industry is a vivid practice of the procuratorial organs promoting profound changes in the development model with the power of the rule of law. This green transformation road is constantly extending along the Wanli River Bank, profoundly changing the development logic of the areas along the river.
In Guangyang Island (广阳岛), Chongqing (重庆), the sound of bulldozers for large-scale development in the past has long gone, replaced by the vigorous vitality of ecological restoration. The ecological prosecutors on the island use drones and remote command platforms to conduct routine patrols, guarding the transformation results from "development island" to "ecological island."
On the riverside coastline of Tongling City (铜陵市), Anhui Province (安徽省), the procuratorial organs promoted the rectification of the coastline by the housing and construction, environmental protection and other departments through the public interest litigation joint meeting mechanism, realizing the gorgeous transformation of the "industrial rust belt" to the "living show belt" - the freight terminal where machines once roared has now been transformed into a riverside library and ecological park that provides spiritual food for citizens.
The Yangtze River, under the protection of the rule of law, is flowing towards a high-quality development future and towards a tomorrow of sustainable development for the Chinese nation with a clearer, greener, and more beautiful posture!
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How is the public's perception and basic sense of fairness and justice reflected in the judiciary? Not long ago, the National People's Assessors Work Conference was held, providing answers: the Chongqing siblings falling to their deaths case, the Yu Huaying (余华英) child abduction case, the pregnant woman falling off a cliff in Thailand case... In a series of high-profile major case trials, people's assessors from the grassroots frontline participated in the case trials, bringing the public perspective and basic human understanding into the solemn courtroom, allowing value judgments based on public order and good customs to powerfully support the court in making judicial decisions that reflect social consensus.
People's assessors are known as "judges without robes," playing the role of a "people's heart scale" in a number of major cases. From an objective point of view, cases participated in by people's assessors have a higher degree of social acceptance and a higher rate of parties accepting judgments and ceasing litigation. At present, the people demand stricter and more impartial justice, and it is not easy to determine right and wrong, and it is even more difficult to stop disputes. How can we ensure that there is no "temperature difference" or "color difference" between judicial decisions and public evaluation? One of the answers lies in further leveraging the role of people's assessors in promoting the resolution of disputes and promoting impartial justice.
First, consider the advantages of the public perspective. The foundation of the rule of law lies in the people, and the main body that feels fairness and justice and evaluates judicial impartiality is the people. People's assessors come from a wide range of backgrounds, understand social conditions and public opinion, and the social cognition formed based on common sense, common emotions, and common principles complements the professional judgment of judges, which is conducive to improving the accuracy and acceptance of factual findings, and helps judges accurately grasp the scale of legal application, helping to achieve the integration of judicial decisions with legal principles and human emotions, and greater fairness and justice. At present, the national people's assessor team has reached 340,000 people, with grassroots cadres, farmers, community workers, and people without fixed occupations accounting for more than 50%, demonstrating the broadness and representativeness of judicial democracy. In cases involving group interests, public interests, widespread public concern, and other cases with significant social impact, continuously expand the breadth and depth of people's assessors' participation in trials, using public experience to enhance the warmth of the law, resolving both legal knots and emotional knots, which is conducive to enhancing social acceptance.
There is also professional wisdom. With social development, new types of disputes such as intellectual property, financial and commercial affairs, maritime affairs, foreign-related affairs, internet-related affairs, and environmental resources are constantly emerging. Selecting and using people's assessors with professional knowledge in more specialized cases can make the resolution of conflicts and disputes more efficient and appropriate. A proper handling of a medical liability damage dispute is an example. A patient visited two hospitals successively. The first hospital made a mistake in medication. Later, the patient sought treatment at another hospital, but was allowed to be discharged because they did not meet the surgical conditions. Three days later, the patient died from adverse drug reactions. How should the responsibility be divided? From the perspective that medical institutions should have a prudent diagnosis and treatment obligation, the people's assessor suggested that the second hospital should also bear secondary responsibility. After the collegial panel adopted this opinion, all parties ceased litigation and accepted the judgment, achieving good legal and social effects.
Finally, consider the role of bridge and link. People's assessors are a strong force for the rule of law. In participating in trials, they not only become "legal experts" themselves, but also spread the spirit of the rule of law in their daily lives. Taking the highly concerned Yu Huaying (余华英) child abduction case as an example, Lou Jiangxia (娄江霞) and other four people's assessors actively entered communities and schools to explain the law based on the case after the verdict was announced, improving public awareness and guiding the public to express their demands and rationally resolve disputes in accordance with the law.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal puts forward the need to "standardize the operation of judicial power, improve the realization and evaluation mechanism of judicial justice, and improve the fairness, stability, and authority of judicial decisions." The people's assessor system is connected to social conditions and public opinion on one end, and judicial justice on the other. By grasping the advantages of people's assessors, we can promote judicial openness, ensure judicial justice, and enhance judicial credibility through judicial democracy, so as to better realize the two-way commitment between social consensus and the judiciary.
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On March 1, 2024, Zheng (郑) and Wu (吴) met through a blind date. On March 3, they met in Wu's (吴) hometown in Province A (A省). On March 4, they registered their marriage. On the same day, Zheng (郑) paid Wu (吴) a bride price of 200,000 yuan in total through cash and transfers. On March 6, they returned to Zheng's (郑) home in Province B (B省). On March 14 of the same year, Wu (吴) left under the pretext of traveling. Afterwards, Zheng (郑) repeatedly urged Wu (吴) to return and live with him, but Wu (吴) refused with various excuses.
On April 15, 2024, Zheng (郑) received a message from Wu (吴): "We got married hastily after knowing each other for only a few days. We don't understand each other and there is no emotional foundation, so I am now preparing to divorce you..." Zheng (郑) was stunned, but had no choice but to accept, and then demanded that Wu (吴) return the bride price. Wu (吴) refused, so Zheng (郑) filed a lawsuit for divorce and demanded that Wu (吴) return the bride price of 200,000 yuan.
The trial court held that marriage is based on the relationship between husband and wife. Zheng (郑) and Wu (吴) only spent a short period of more than 10 days from meeting to registering their marriage to separating. Although they had registered their marriage, the time they spent together was obviously short, and they did not have any children together. Moreover, after Zheng (郑) repeatedly urged her, Wu (吴) refused to return, and the two parties had not had effective emotional exchanges and communication. To this day, they have not truly established a husband-wife relationship. Therefore, the court supported Zheng's (郑) request for divorce. Because the two parties only spent 10 days together after registering their marriage, combined with the actual situation that Wu (吴) refused to live together, the bride price was not actually used, and the two parties did not conceive a child together, the court ordered Wu (吴) to return the bride price of 200,000 yuan.
"Although marriage registration can establish a husband-wife relationship between the parties in law, this is not enough to determine that the purpose of one party paying the bride price has been achieved. The people's court should also consider the parties' attitude towards marriage and whether a stable common life has been formed," the trial judge in the case said. In this case, it can be seen from the content of the parties' communication that the two parties have not formed a stable common life state, nor have they established a true husband-wife relationship. Moreover, from the bride price recipient's attitude and behavior towards marriage, there is a possibility of using marriage to seek property.
The No. 1 Central Document of 2025 proposed: "Increase the crackdown on illegal activities such as marriage scams." Combining the actual marriage situation of Zheng (郑) and Wu (吴), the judge said that although the two parties have registered their marriage, the time they spent together is obviously short. Combined with the specific circumstances of the case, the court supported Zheng's (郑) request to terminate the marriage relationship between the two parties and Wu's (吴) return of the entire bride price. At the same time, if a party's act of seeking property through marriage constitutes a crime, they must also bear criminal responsibility.
Return to TopInterlocutor: Gao Changli (Vice President of the China Federation of Radio and Television Social Organizations (中国广播电视社会组织联合会))
Li Guoqiang (Vice President of the Chinese Academy of History (中国历史研究院))
Dong Zhe (Screenwriter of the TV series "The Peaceful Years" 《太平年》)
Ren Shanshan (Reporter of this newspaper)
The TV series "The Peaceful Years" currently being broadcast has sparked widespread public interest in the history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The drama tells the historical feat of King Qian Hongchu (钱弘俶) of Wuyue (吴越) and Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin (赵匡胤) of the Song Dynasty promoting "offering land to the Song," realizing the unification of the country. It was filmed using 8K ultra-high-definition technology, presenting more than 230 historical figures. The cultural depth and production precision it presents mark a new creative height for domestic TV dramas.
China's rich historical and cultural heritage is an inexhaustible treasure trove of literary and artistic creation resources. Faced with aesthetic changes driven by technology, how can TV dramas, as a popular art form, tell historical stories well and transform good resources into good works? This newspaper's reporter spoke with industry experts, historians, and TV drama creators to decode how profound history can be wonderfully "enacted."
The "Cold History" Contains the Distinctive Character of Chinese Civilization
Reporter: Five dynasties changed in 72 years, with territorial disputes and constant warfare... The chaos and fragmentation at the beginning of "The Peaceful Years" are incredibly poignant. The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is generally considered a period of great division in Chinese history. Why is this drama named "The Peaceful Years"?
Dong Zhe: The method of script creation is not complicated. Simply put, it is "three axes" – defining expression, establishing characters, and telling stories. The so-called expression is the creative driving force that the screenwriter feels compelled to express.
I have written a million-word online novel, "Northern Tang" 《北唐》, and am no stranger to the Five Dynasties. The invitation from the producer Huace (华策) allowed me to re-enter this period of history. I often face a dilemma: one is that there is a lot of historical data, and I don't know what to choose; the other is that there is almost no historical data, and I don't know how to construct it. The "other" mainly refers to the historical records about the Ten Kingdoms. Concentrating on desk work for half a year, I substituted myself into the characters of that era, seeing what they saw, hearing what they heard, feeling what they felt, and thinking what they thought. "Ten years to expand the world, ten years to nurture the people, ten years to achieve peace." In the grand vision of Emperor Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty, I saw that everyone in the chaotic world, whether emperors, generals, or ordinary people, looked forward to a peaceful future. "Peace" is the greatest common denominator of people's hearts. What drove "offering land to the Song" was the unswerving pursuit of peace in the world by the descendants of the Chinese nation. And this is precisely a major driving force behind how "Civilized China" was formed and continued.
Historical dramas tell the stories of ancient people to modern people. Living in a peaceful era, have we ever thought that "peace" is not a matter of course? Today's world is not peaceful, and "The Peaceful Years" also expresses our concern for the world.
Reporter: 10 years of planning and polishing, gathering a group of strong creators in screenwriting, directing, photography, recording, and art, with a total scene area of 38,000 square meters, and more than 40,000 people participating behind the scenes... "The Peaceful Years" is called by netizens "shooting the coldest history with the top configuration lineup." In the past, historical dramas rarely involved the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Today, why is this period of history worth making a great effort to film?
Gao Changli: "The Peaceful Years" takes the life trajectories of King Qian Hongchu (钱弘俶) of Wuyue (吴越) and Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin (赵匡胤) of the Song Dynasty as the dual main lines, interweaving the rise and fall of the Later Jin, Later Han, Later Zhou, and Southern Tang regimes, and finally focusing on the historical node of "offering land to the Song" and the reunification of China. This topic accurately cuts into a key period in the evolution of Chinese civilization that is extremely enlightening – the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms to the early Northern Song Dynasty. This period of history is often labeled as a "chaotic world," but its inherent civilizational integration force and order reconstruction logic are precisely the core password for understanding why the Chinese nation has survived hardships and continued to thrive.
Li Guoqiang: From a historical perspective, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is both unfamiliar and brilliant. As the glorious final chapter of this period of history, "offering land to the Song" carries not a simple aggregation of territories and synthesis of domains, but a high degree of recognition by the Chinese nation of the historical trend of "unity," reflecting the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization such as peacefulness and unity.
In "The Peaceful Years," from Qian Hongchu's (钱弘俶) original intention of protecting the people and securing the territory to Zhao Kuangyin's (赵匡胤) ambition of great unification, their common goal is to end the war and achieve peace in the world. This is also a vivid embodiment of the concept of harmony in historical practice. The historical wisdom excavated by "The Peaceful Years" and the values presented have strong realistic reflections and enlightening significance.
Balancing Historical Facts and Art, Leaving Enough "Interfaces" for Interactive Viewing
Reporter: Some viewers believe that "The Peaceful Years" is densely packed with information and popularizes historical knowledge; others believe that the lines and documents are obscure and difficult to understand, and there is a threshold for watching the drama. Why doesn't this drama use popular narrative?
Dong Zhe: Once a work is broadcast, the right to choose and judge is given to the audience. Relatively realistically restoring that era is indeed our creative persistence. The original intention is to make today's audience more believe in the era described in the story. Because I have created online literature, I don't think we should underestimate the acceptance level of today's readers and audiences.
Gao Changli: In the creation of traditional historical dramas, "popularization" is one of the core principles – simplifying ancient court dialogues into modern spoken language, and explaining complex historical backgrounds directly with narration, the purpose is to lower the threshold of audience understanding. We have entered the AI era. In fact, the drama creators do not need to explain and "translate" everything in detail. Details turn the words of history books into touchable scenes, and textual research is also a process of dialogue between the audience and history. The drama provides "researchable historical texture," and the audience uses intelligent retrieval as a tool to complete "in-depth decoding." This may be the "correct way to open" "The Peaceful Years."
Reporter: Historical truth and artistic truth are an eternal contradiction in the creation of historical themes, and also constitute creative tension. How do you view the relationship between the two?
Gao Changli: Balancing historical truth and artistic truth is the biggest difficulty in the creation of historical dramas, and it often becomes the focus of public opinion. The basic principle is "major events are not false, minor events are not restricted." Major events are historical processes, historical trends, historical conclusions, and historical laws. We should respect credible history and not arbitrarily tamper with or spoof it; minor events are historical details. China's more than 5,000 years of civilization history has left us with a huge artistic creation space for fiction and imagination. Literary and artistic creation should have vivid character stories, and artists should use their brains to fill in historical details.
Historical research is rigorous, and conclusions cannot be made arbitrarily without evidence; artistic creation should be "everything unrecorded in history can be written," as long as it conforms to the grand historical view and historical logic.
Li Guoqiang: Creators should conduct in-depth research, accurately grasp the essence of history, and have a clear understanding of the historical background, social contradictions, and development context of major historical events, so as to avoid falling into the creative misunderstanding of simplification and stereotyping. We must neither stick to historical facts and sacrifice artistic expression, nor arbitrarily tamper with history and fabricate history in order to pursue artistic effects. We need to strive to find a balance between historical truth and artistic fiction. This means that we must both adhere to the bottom line and treat history with awe; and embrace innovation and use expressions that conform to contemporary aesthetics to make history "come alive."
Dong Zhe: Taking "The Peaceful Years" as an example, if calculated from the Huang Chao Uprising, it has been about a hundred years to "offering land to the Song." There are hundreds or thousands of characters appearing in historical books. Which people should be presented and which stories should be told? Expression is the measure of establishing characters and telling stories. Finding the measure of "peace," the "ruler" of the characters is established, and then this ruler is used to measure the vast amount of historical data. I am very grateful to the historians, who have been escorting our creation, ensuring that we do not deviate from the course and constantly adding to the content.
Creators and Historians Join Hands to Break the Bottleneck of Historical Drama Creation
Reporter: The broadcast of "The Peaceful Years" is the first time in 9 years that a serious historical drama has been broadcast on CCTV's comprehensive channel during prime time. This shows the difficulty of creating historical dramas and the scarcity of masterpieces. What are the main bottlenecks in the creation of historical dramas today, and are there any solutions?
Gao Changli: For a period of time, the number of serious historical dramas has decreased sharply. In addition to the market space being squeezed by overhead, fantasy, and other costume dramas that pursue instant entertainment, the more important reason is that delving into history and mastering history is an extremely difficult professional challenge for literary and artistic creators. Making accurate choices and artistic reconstruction in the vast amount of historical facts and intricate relationships between characters, breaking away from the narrow perspective of emperors, generals, palace struggles, and exploring the connection between richer historical culture and people's lives requires the main creative team to not only have artistic creativity, but also have profound historical scholarship and a correct grand historical view.
To create good historical dramas, film and television screenwriters need to join hands with historical experts to transform historical research results into artistic works. The State Administration of Radio and Television (国家广电总局) and the Chinese Academy of History (中国历史研究院) have established a collaborative mechanism to allow authoritative historical experts to intervene in the early stages of creation, participate in the entire process of creation, and control the content throughout the entire process. "The Peaceful Years" is a work born under the collaborative mechanism.
I look forward to events and lessons learned at historical turning points, the experience and process of governance in prosperous times, and historical figures of all time, all of which can enter the field of historical drama creation.
Li Guoqiang: From the splendid ancient civilization to the modern national transformation; from the contention of a hundred schools of thought in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the magnificent atmosphere of the Qin and Han dynasties' great unification; from the colorful culture of the Tang and Song dynasties to the Chinese nation's struggle for survival since modern times; from the hard work and governance after the founding of New China to the great miracles created since the reform and opening up... The great historical practice and contemporary practice of the Chinese nation are not only the collective memory of the Chinese nation, but also valuable resources for film and television creation, which are worthy of continuous exploration and transformation by artistic creation.
Taking "deconstructing history" as a gimmick, arbitrarily "joking" and "magically changing history" of major historical events and important historical figures; focusing on emperors and generals, rendering court power struggles, and ignoring and downplaying the role of the people in history; flattening heroic figures and using absurdity to dissolve historical truth; one-sidedly pursuing "traffic supremacy" and adapting historical stories with idolization and sweet pet themes... All of these, in the final analysis, are problems with the historical view and creative concept. To avoid such problems, in-depth cooperation between the historical and creative circles is also needed.
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It was more than 10 years ago. Zhang Ligong (张力功), then the president of the Hunan Huagu Opera Theater (湖南省花鼓戏剧院), gave me a task—to create a Huagu Opera that audiences would love to watch, without restrictions on theme or form, and to write freely, "not necessarily to win an award."
We started by discussing the traditional repertoire of Hunan Huagu Opera, and we both thought of the short play "Cai Kunshan Tilling the Field" (蔡坤山耕田). It features one dan (旦, female role), one chou (丑, clown role), and one old male role, with a bowl of rice causing a storm. The story tells of Emperor Zhengde (正德皇帝) of the Ming Dynasty traveling incognito to the countryside. Hungry, he couldn't find an inn. He happened to meet a woman delivering food to her husband, Cai Kunshan (蔡坤山), who was tilling the field. Out of pity, the kind woman gave the food to the traveler, which angered Cai Kunshan, and the couple had a quarrel. The quarrel was emotional, loving, and funny. The emperor laughed heartily and was very envious of the peasant couple, so he pretended to be a teacher named Zhu Fuzi (朱夫子) and befriended the farmer.
The story of three people and a bowl of rice laid the foundation for the play. The original story was too short, with too few characters, and the theme was a bit thin. However, for a playwright, as long as there are characters and relationships, everything else can be added. So, I expanded the story, enriched the details, and depicted vivid scenes of the court and the common people through scenes such as encountering the rice, going to court, distributing wealth, tilling the field, giving porridge, and bestowing favors, turning it into a thought-provoking comedy.
After the emperor ate Cai Kunshan's (蔡坤山) food, he left him an IOU, telling him to go to the county yamen (县衙) to get silver. Naturally, the drama extended to the county yamen. The magistrate's surname was Hu (胡), he was in his 50s, and had been a county official for 20 years without making any progress. He couldn't handle big things and didn't want to do small things, focusing all his attention on getting promoted. The imperial seal on Cai Kunshan's (蔡坤山) IOU proved his special relationship with the emperor. To his surprise, Magistrate Hu (胡知县) acted unusually, bowing and scraping, asking him to say a few good words in front of his friend Zhu Fuzi (朱夫子). From then on, Magistrate Hu (胡知县) ignored government affairs and focused on his dream of promotion, making many jokes and embarrassing himself. Such characters have existed since ancient times, and the audience is familiar with them, smiling knowingly as the plot unfolds.
The people regard food as heaven, and the story starts with a bowl of rice and revolves around the issue of eating. That year, there was a drought. Cai Kunshan (蔡坤山) remembered the experience passed down by his father: "If the winter river is full, the spring drought cannot escape, plant more sweet potatoes and less grain, and raise big sows in the pen." Sweet potatoes are not afraid of drought, and sweet potato vines are best for raising pigs. This is the farmer's strategy for dealing with famine. Cai Kunshan (蔡坤山) asked Magistrate Hu (胡知县) to write these four sentences in the public notice to inform the people to plant more sweet potatoes. Magistrate Hu (胡知县) mistakenly thought that the emperor loved to eat sweet potatoes and did so without error, which was a lucky coincidence, making people laugh and cry. Many comedic elements continued the original humorous style of this short play. The detail of "raising pigs" was also intentionally set. Why must the drama take place in the Ming Dynasty? Only because it took place in the Ming Dynasty could there be a play to be made—"pig" (猪) and "Zhu" (朱, the imperial family name) are homophones. Setting it in the Ming Dynasty was just right for Magistrate Hu (胡知县) to add some muddled drama.
I didn't want to push Magistrate Hu (胡知县) too far. He is the object of satire in the play, but not a simple "bad guy." Although his starting point was promotion, it is a fact that he saved the people of the county by issuing a notice to plant sweet potatoes throughout the county. At the end of the story, the truth is revealed. I thought about the ending sentence for a long time. It was director Han Jianying's (韩剑英) inspiration to adjust the position of the aria, and the curtain fell on: "This black gauze hat is temporarily entrusted to you, just because the people say you are good." This ordinary aria, moved slightly, shone brightly, and I felt it was powerful enough.
The creation of this play went through many twists and turns, taking 10 years. Two successive presidents attached great importance to it and encouraged me to persevere in completing it. After the script was written, the performance plan was shelved again due to unforeseen circumstances. Fortunately, it was funded twice by the National Arts Fund (国家艺术基金) and received audience praise. First, it won the Cao Yu Script Award (曹禺剧本奖), and then the Wenhua Award (文华奖). It can be seen that as long as the play is good, it will eventually have its day. Just as a common saying goes: "Begging for rice for a long time, you will eventually encounter wine" (讨米讨得久，终要遇回酒).
The Hunan Huagu Opera Theater (湖南省花鼓戏剧院) is full of talent. The opera music created by Chen Yao (陈耀) has a beautiful melody, full of Huagu flavor, and can also shape characters. Stage designer Zhang Dihyang (张滴洋) used the freehand style of Chinese painting to support the theme of the play. The male lead, Zhu Guibing (朱贵兵), won a full house of applause, and the female lead, Ye Hong (叶红), who had won the Plum Blossom Award (梅花奖), still had superb acting skills in this play, "the red flower does not wither" (红花不败). "Cai Kunshan Tilling the Field" (蔡坤山耕田) can stand on the stage, and everyone has made indelible contributions. At this time of year, I am a cup of clear tea, reaping the benefits, and I am embarrassed.
(The author is the playwright of Huagu Opera "Cai Kunshan Tilling the Field" (蔡坤山耕田))
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A while ago, the Bilibili (B站) New Year's Eve gala's innovative opera-themed show "The White Bone Demon Thrice Defeated" (《三打白骨精》) became a hit online, with many viewers exclaiming, "Opera is actually so good-looking!" Why does opera's "top-tier aesthetic" make young people shout "god-tier"?
This aesthetic is rooted in a highly condensed "common language." In the show, the Qin腔 (Qinqiang) opera's mournful double-hammer rhythm, the Gui剧 (Guiju) opera's thrilling club-fighting-from-a-box, the Wu剧 (Wuju) opera's instantaneous face-changing and costume-changing... each "hard skill" is a simulation, dance-ification, and extreme stylization of natural movements, and its standard is a beauty scale refined through countless trials. It is this common language that allows different opera genres to share the freehand and expressive aesthetic foundation, and also allows young people to overcome unfamiliarity and directly reach that unique oriental charm.
The encounter between opera and modern art has given this aesthetic a brand-new appearance. In the show, the Beijing (京) percussion band's powerful gongs and drums intertwine with modern accompaniment, naked-eye 3D technology constructs the perilous environment of overlapping peaks and rocks of White Tiger Ridge (白虎岭), AR technology highlights the power of the golden cudgel piercing through the air, and the virtual and freehand traditional opera meets "brainstorming" digital technology, making opera's "tacit understanding" visually translatable. The "threshold" for watching opera has been lowered, but the charm of art has been strengthened and highlighted. Every precise look in the actor's eyes, every neat and agile movement, and every sonorous and powerful singing voice are presented to the audience with greater infectiousness. The old flavor has not been lost, and the new highlights are sufficient.
The show simplifies the traditional foreshadowing and transitions, directly presenting the heart-stirring audiovisual language of the "three transformations and three defeats" of the battle between good and evil, which is more eye-catching and captivating. The integrated creation of opera, martial arts, acrobatics, dance, and magic enriches the stage expression. New visual "grammar" and new integrated "addition" inject contemporary vitality into traditional art. No matter how dazzling the technology is, it does not change the skill guidelines of "singing, recitation, acting, and fighting" (唱念做打); no matter how much the rhythm is accelerated, it does not delete any of the essence of the opera program.
When young people in front of the screen are overwhelmed with emotion because of a tear falling from Wukong (悟空), they resonate with the character's persistence and applaud their own struggles in real life. This emotional connection is the most moving core of opera. The Kunqu (昆曲) opera "The Peony Pavilion" (《牡丹亭》)'s ultimate emotional nature of "情不知所起，一往而深" (qíng bù zhī suǒ qǐ, yī wǎng ér shēn - "love arises, deeply devoted," love arises without one knowing where it comes from, and one becomes deeply and irrevocably in love) always touches young people's yearning for sincere emotions; the opera musical "New Dragon Gate Inn" (《新龙门客栈》) uses traditional programs to interpret the chivalry of the martial arts world, allowing the resonance of "adhering to the right path" to transcend ancient and modern times; at the end of "The White Bone Demon Thrice Defeated" (《三打白骨精》), the post-90s and post-00s opera inheritors appear one by one, and the lines "each goes west, each becomes a Buddha" intertwine with the emotion of "guarding and inheritance" in the barrage... In these works, young people see the perseverance of faith, the pursuit of beauty, and the confirmation of self-worth.
Opera's repeated "breaking the circle" proves that the so-called "god-tier" lies in how to complete a sincere contemporary dialogue. What is more worthy of consideration is that opera can of course enter the vision of more people through "highlight moments," but how can the deeper, more slow-paced and carefully savored freehand charm of opera art not be ignored or fragmented in the fast-paced communication? We often say that if you understand, master, comprehend, and transform, you can perform the essence, energy, and spirit. The same is true for opera communication.
(Author's affiliation: Communication University of China (中国传媒大学))
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As a literary and art worker, bringing joy and happiness to the public with my singing is the belief I uphold and adhere to. After deciding to participate in the program "Echoes Far and Wide 2025 (声鸣远扬2025)" as a judge, many people asked me why I chose to enter such a young music variety show. I said that my heart for selecting talents for the music industry has never changed.
Sitting on the judging panel, surrounded by outstanding actors from different music fields, and in front of me are youthful faces. They are the literary and artistic forces that are flourishing on this land. In this process, I am not only a "preacher" but also a "learner." This group of young people makes me even more certain that bel canto can be all beautiful sounds.
Young people have a daring and striving spirit beyond my imagination. Some use national singing to perform popular songs, and some use bel canto to perform singing and dancing. I used to listen to popular songs less, but in the three months of getting along, I was deeply touched. I can feel their love and sincerity for the literary and art career, which is a precious youthful spirit. These young people are constantly growing and progressing on the stage. Many contestants did not perform stably at the beginning of the competition. After entering the finals, after polishing and improving, they became familiar with the stage and improved their level. Long-term observation has allowed me to see their confidence in their profession and their enthusiasm for music, and to see their positive attitude.
In my opinion, singing about mountains should have the majesty of mountains, and singing about rivers should have the surging of rivers. I have always emphasized in the program that articulation is a very important part of singing, because whether you sing clearly determines whether you can convey the meaning of the lyrics to the audience. Technique is the skeleton of music, which determines whether your music career can last, and sincerity is its soul. I am very gratified to see that these young people are not only tempering the strength of their skeletons but also striving to pursue the tenacity of their souls.
During the days of traveling with young actors, what I initially thought about was how to guide them and how to help them, but the more I got to the back, the more I felt that I was a learner. I will still pay attention to their articulation and breathing, but I admire their unconstrained creativity even more. I am not only evaluating but also witnessing, witnessing how a group of young people use music to realize themselves and how to find their own way of expression in this era. Because there is an inexhaustible love and interest to guide them, and because they are willing to constantly temper themselves, this group of young people let me see why "Echoes" can be "Far and Wide."
Looking at these children, I can't help but sigh that generations of actors singing on the stage have grown into branches on the big tree of literature and art. Bel canto, folk, and pop are all ways for singers to demonstrate their vitality and express the voice of the times. I hope that they can continue to hone themselves on the stage in the future and truly become actors with both moral integrity and artistic talent. A bridge is being built—on this side of the bridge are the skills and spirit passed down from the older generation; on the other side of the bridge is the music world that the new generation is opening up. Generations of people walk across the bridge, forming the word "inheritance."
May these young voices always maintain this precious sharpness and sincerity, and find their own direction in the vast world. I also hope that I can always be a listener and contribute a little of my own light in the bright starry sky.
(Author is a singer)
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As the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" has journeyed through two decades, we have consistently pondered: How can we use cinematic art to imbue the era's proposition with warmth and texture? "A Window with a View" is an attempt—it is not a simple display of scenery, nor a traditional narrative of returning home, but rather hopes to allow the audience to see the beauty of nature, the posture of struggle, and, more importantly, the undiminished passion and unchanged path home in the hearts of every ordinary person through a "window."
The starting point of the creation stems from multiple interpretations of "window." In this drama, it is the window in the Wanghai Homestay overlooking the sea, the window of cognition between the city and the countryside, and even more so, the window of the soul through which the protagonists, Lin Li (林笠) and Gu Yuan (顾远), examine each other and awaken themselves. The initial concept of the script revolved around the word "seeing"—Lin Li returns home with the frustration of a failed "Hengdiao" (横漂, a term for actors who work in Hengdian World Studios without a stable job), and the island in her eyes is a retreat; Gu Yuan surveys the scenery with the creative obsession, and the scenery in his eyes is material. The process of the two moving from conflicting ideas to mutual understanding is essentially a journey of "seeing anew": Lin Li sees that the lucid waters and lush mountains of her hometown are not only nostalgia but also fertile ground for placing ideals; Gu Yuan sees that the perseverance in everyday life is more powerful than deliberately crafted plots.
In order to make this "seeing" more immersive, we used the island as the stage for the story. During filming, we abandoned overly embellished camera language and instead adopted a "natural flow" image style: using a large number of panoramic shots to lay out the island's morning and evening tides, so that the salty humidity of the sea breeze and the fragrance of vegetation seem to penetrate the screen; using follow-up shots to capture the trivial daily life of the homestay operation—the dried fish being dried, the steam from the seafood noodles, the neighborhood chats, so that "lucid waters and lush mountains" are no longer abstract slogans, but perceptible and knowable life scenes.
In terms of character shaping, we rejected the labeled "dream chaser" setting and focused on portraying real "strugglers" and "growers." Lin Li's "failure" is not the end, but an opportunity for her to re-examine her self-worth; Gu Yuan's "persistence" is not stubbornness, but a process of learning to be inclusive in the collision with reality. The relationship between the two does not fall into the cliché of a love narrative, but focuses on the mutual achievement of "fellow travelers"—they are connected by creation, and in the process of homestay management, rural research, and film shooting, they not only share the weight of life but also share the joy of discovering beauty. The setting of this relationship is precisely what we want to convey: the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside in the new era is never a solitary battle, but countless people gathering here with different dreams, illuminating each other and growing together.
As an attempt at "film and television + cultural tourism," we have always firmly believed that "a good story is key." The grandmother who adheres to the homestay represents the root of nostalgia, the young people who return home to start businesses symbolize the power of new life, and the visiting tourists bring an external perspective. These characters are intertwined with the main storyline, allowing the ecological beauty and humanistic beauty of the island to confirm each other. We hope that while the audience is moved by the story, they can truly feel the fruitful results of practicing the "Two Mountains" (两山) concept, and can have new thoughts on the eternal theme of "leaving home and returning home"—the so-called return is not necessarily returning to the origin, but finding a place for the soul to rest somewhere; the so-called scenery is not only the lucid waters and lush mountains in the eyes, but also the love and perseverance in the heart.
When the filming was completed, looking at the distant sea and sky, I suddenly understood: the most precious "scenery" in this drama is never the carefully composed shots, but the warmth and strength hidden in everyday life, and people's common yearning for a better life. May "A Window with a View" become a real "window," allowing the audience to see the beauty of the scenery, the warmth of the era, and, more importantly, the "lucid waters and lush mountains" in their hearts that have never been forgotten.
(The author is the director of the TV series "A Window with a View")
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