Summary: The CCP Central Committee and the State Council have approved the "Modernized Capital Metropolitan Area Spatial Coordination Plan (2023-2035)," emphasizing its significance in optimizing the capital's functions and promoting high-quality regional development. The plan focuses on coordinating Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei, aiming to better serve and safeguard Beijing's core functions while optimizing the urban system through the "one core, two wings, dual cities, multiple points, dual corridors, multiple circles" spatial layout. It prioritizes functional coordination in key areas like industry and transportation, also emphasizes building a world-class urban cluster centered on the capital and a pioneering zone for Chinese-style modernization. The plan calls for innovative implementation, with Beijing taking the lead in coordinating efforts among the three regions. The plan intends to build the Beijing-Tianjin corridor into a comprehensive innovation corridor connecting domestic and international circulations and the Beijing-Xiong'an corridor into a high-quality development corridor.
Summary: The article reports on the first day of the Spring Festival travel season (chunyun), noting an anticipated 13% increase in cross-regional travel compared to 2023. It highlights efforts to ensure smooth travel across various transportation sectors, including railways where over 10,000 boxed meals are prepared daily, highways where emergency teams assist stranded vehicles, and waterways where specialized ferries transport over a hundred new energy vehicles per trip across the Qiongzhou Strait. Airports are also deploying intelligent baggage handling systems to improve efficiency. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang, accompanied by Wu Zhenglong, conducted a research visit to Shandong Province on February 2nd. He emphasized the importance of implementing the central government's economic policies for the current year and the "15th Five-Year Plan," focusing on technological innovation in manufacturing, clean energy initiatives, and bolstering domestic economic circulation. Speaking to local officials, he called for practical and effective local government planning for the "15th Five-Year Plan". Li also stressed the need for government efficiency and support for businesses to drive high-quality development. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chairman Zhao Leji presided over the 59th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, which decided the 20th meeting of the 14th NPC Standing Committee will be held on February 4th. The upcoming meeting will review a report by the Credentials Committee regarding the qualifications of individual NPC deputies. Liu Qi, Secretary-General of the NPC Standing Committee, reported on the draft agenda. Vice Chairpersons Li Hongzhong, Wang Dongming and others also attended the meeting. The article does not mention any statements or actions regarding the United States.
Summary: Politburo Standing Committee member Wang Huning met with a delegation from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia led by Chairman Slutsky in Beijing. Wang stated that under the leadership of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, China-Russia relations are maintaining a high level of stable operation and expressed China's willingness to consolidate strategic mutual trust and deepen cooperation with Russia. Slutsky affirmed the LDRP's commitment to strengthening exchanges with the CCP, adhering to the One China principle, and supporting the deepening of relations between the two governments and legislatures. Slutsky further expressed the LDRP's willingness to strengthen coordination within multilateral mechanisms such as the SCO and BRICS, and protect the interests of the global south. Shen Yueyue and Wang Dongfeng were also present at the meeting.
Summary: China's wind power industry has achieved breakthroughs in technology and scale, with a 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine successfully installed in Fujian, setting a new global record for single-unit capacity in an actual marine environment. The article emphasizes the increasing domestic production of wind power equipment, leading China to become the world's largest wind power equipment manufacturing base, supplying about 70% of the global market. By the end of 2025, China's cumulative wind power installed capacity reached 640 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 22.9%, ranking first in the world for more than 10 consecutive years. The industry is also exploring customized products and solutions for diverse terrains and environments, and promoting integrated development with other industries. Looking ahead, the National Energy Administration aims to further increase the proportion of new energy and accelerate the construction of new energy bases.
Summary: Yihai Kerry Jinlongyu Group, a major grain and oil company, has invested approximately 100 billion yuan in China over 38 years, continually expanding its production and industrial chain. President Mu Yankui emphasized that these investments demonstrate strong confidence in the Chinese market, highlighting its vast size and numerous opportunities. The company focuses on technological innovation, such as extracting rice oil from rice bran and converting rice husks into combustible gas, and prioritizes food safety through stringent quality control measures from production to distribution. Yihai Kerry Jinlongyu is also expanding into the health food sector, driven by consumer demand for healthier options. Mu Yankui stated that the company is committed to contributing to the high-quality development of the grain and oil industry and playing a greater role in ensuring national food security.
Summary: A conference was held in Beijing on February 2nd to promote ideological and political education in universities under the new era. Li Shulei, a member of the Politburo and head of the Propaganda Department, attended and delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of ideological education under Xi Jinping's leadership. The conference highlighted the need to improve ideological and political education to cultivate socialist builders and successors, focusing on Xi Jinping Thought. A new curriculum centered on Xi Jinping Thought was emphasized. Representatives from the Propaganda Department, the Ministry of Education, provincial and regional propaganda departments, and university leaders attended the meeting.
Summary: Politburo member and Vice Premier He Lifeng inspected Spring Festival travel (chunyun) preparations in Beijing and Tianjin on February 2nd, emphasizing its importance as both a political task and a matter of public welfare. He stressed the need for safety, people-centered approaches, and proactive risk management to ensure a secure, stable, and smooth travel period. He Lifeng visited transportation hubs, reviewed safety protocols, and expressed appreciation for frontline workers. He also urged transportation departments to implement detailed measures for travel services and strengthen monitoring and prevention of extreme weather and geological disasters.
Summary: The Fourth Plenary Session of the 13th Executive Committee of the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) was held in Beijing on February 2nd. ACWF President Chen Yiqin emphasized the importance of aligning ACWF work with the Party's leadership and the spirit of the 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session and the Central Economic Work Conference, focusing on serving the "15th Five-Year Plan." Chen highlighted key initiatives including strengthening women's ideological guidance, mobilizing women for socialist modernization, protecting women and children's rights, expanding ACWF work in emerging fields, and promoting family values, as well as implementing Xi Jinping’s instructions from the Global Women’s Summit. She underscored the need to leverage the ACWF's unique advantages to improve services for women, children, and families, ensuring they benefit from China's development. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the provided text.
Summary: An increasing number of studios in Humen, Guangdong are using AI technology to increase efficiency in clothing design, from initial concept to production, with one designer saving significant time and money in the design and sampling process. The AI system, provided by Diexun.com, offers trend analysis, design generation, and supply chain matching. The system's general manager, Long Bo, stated that their domestically developed models possess a deeper understanding of Chinese design elements, such as "new Chinese style" looks, that are not necessarily present in foreign models. The use of AI has increased the success rate of converting designs into products and significantly reduced trial and error costs, leading to faster turnaround times and optimized production. The article did not mention U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments issued a plan for the "Happy Shopping New Year" Spring Festival event in 2026, aiming to boost holiday consumption. The nine-day event (Feb 15-23) will promote spending across six areas including food, lodging, travel, tourism, shopping, and entertainment, featuring activities like culinary festivals and home improvement promotions. The plan also includes measures to improve payment options, especially for inbound tourists. These measures do not discuss the United States.
Summary: China's National Healthcare Security Administration issued a notice to strengthen oversight of the medical insurance fund in 2026, focusing on rectifying illegal fund usage and maintaining a high-pressure regulatory environment. The plan includes continued special campaigns targeting fraud, increased use of "flying inspections" covering all provinces and various stakeholders, and a crackdown on illegal activities related to drug sales using drug traceability codes. The notice emphasizes the application of AI and big data to monitor fund usage and detect irregularities across various medical areas and populations.
Summary: China's State Taxation Administration (STA) has issued a notice adjusting VAT tax return procedures to facilitate a smoother transition to the new VAT law, focusing on maintaining existing filing habits while updating specific line-item definitions. The adjustments include expanding filing categories to encompass services, intangible assets, and real estate, and modifying the scope of deductible items based on sales definitions. The changes also reflect revised thresholds for small-scale taxpayers and incorporate new requirements for oil and gas field enterprises. The STA is enhancing the reporting system with detailed pop-up windows and intelligent reminders to improve accuracy and reduce errors.
Summary: A new mandatory national standard (GB 48001-2026) for automobile door handle safety, developed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, has been approved and will take effect on January 1, 2027. The standard focuses on improving the mechanical release, operation, and identification of both exterior and interior door handles, addressing issues of inconvenience, accessibility after accidents, and ease of use. This aims to enhance safety and emergency escape capabilities, providing technical support for the high-quality development of China's automotive industry. No officials were mentioned. The article does not discuss the United States.
Summary: The article reports on a carrot harvesting operation in Donghu Community, Wangling Town, Binyang County, Nanning, Guangxi. Villagers are taking advantage of good weather to harvest carrots. The local area is developing the carrot industry to increase villagers' income and promote rural revitalization. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China is making significant advancements in wind power technology, exemplified by the successful installation of a 20 MW offshore wind turbine in Fujian, boasting 100% domestic key components and improved efficiency. These advancements have led to China holding over half of the world's installed offshore wind capacity. Technological developments include enhanced blade technology, intelligent systems for predictive maintenance, and customized solutions for diverse terrains. The "wind power +" model is also being implemented to promote multi-energy complementarity and multi-industry integration. China has become the world's largest wind power equipment manufacturing base, supplying approximately 70% of global wind power equipment.
Summary: China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) completed the Algerian Western Railway Mining Line project, a 950km railway, including a new 575km section, in Algeria. Algerian President Tebboune thanked the Chinese team for overcoming harsh conditions to complete the project. The railway, connecting Béchar province with the iron ore mines in Tindouf province, is the first desert heavy-haul railway in Africa and the largest single project undertaken by a Chinese company in Algeria. The project featured the integration of Chinese and Algerian technical standards and fostered local employment through skills training. The railway is expected to transport significant quantities of iron ore and other goods, while also providing passenger transport.
Summary: Foreign companies are increasingly integrating into the Chinese economy, moving from simply "entering" or "positioning" in China to relying on it for growth and innovation. Bolstered by a 19.1% year-on-year increase in newly established foreign-invested enterprises in 2025, foreign firms view China as a strategic hub for long-term investment, particularly in advanced manufacturing, modern services, and high-tech sectors. China is actively promoting high-level opening-up through policy adjustments and industrial guidance to attract foreign investment, encouraging companies to engage in "innovation in China" and "co-creation with China." The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in China reports a significant increase in optimism among American companies regarding market growth and profitability in China.
Summary: State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong met with Singaporean Minister for National Security Coordination and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam in Beijing. Wang expressed China's willingness to work with Singapore to implement the consensus of the two countries' leaders and deepen law enforcement and security cooperation in key areas such as combating telecom fraud, economic crimes, drug control, and immigration management. Shanmugam stated his willingness to maintain close communication with China and further deepen practical cooperation in law enforcement and security. The discussion did not appear to include the United States.
Summary: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated on World Wetlands Day that China is a key participant, contributor, and leader in global wetland conservation and restoration. He emphasized China's significant achievements in wetland protection since the 18th National Congress of the CCP, citing the country's leading position in Asia for wetland area and the number of international wetland cities. Lin also highlighted China's initiative to establish the "International Mangrove Center" and its cooperation with Southeast Asia and Africa on mangrove conservation. He stated that China’s green development concepts and practices have been recognized and praised by the international community. He stated that China will continue to adhere to the path of modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, firmly support and participate in global ecological governance, and is committed to working with all parties to promote the construction of a community of life on earth.
Summary: A group of Guyanese doctors and officials recently completed a medical training program in Nanjing, China, focusing on advanced techniques and hospital management. The program, a continuation of Sino-Guyanese health cooperation since 1993, involved specialist training in areas like anesthesia and minimally invasive surgery, with Chinese doctors sharing their expertise. One doctor, Albert, highlighted her success in mastering ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, while another, Ramdhol, aims to elevate gynecological care in the Caribbean. Thirty more Guyanese officials went to study big data and internet healthcare. The training is part of China's broader effort to enhance Guyana's healthcare system through talent cultivation, technology transfer, and infrastructure development.
Summary: State Councilor Chen Yiqin will visit Spain from February 4-5 at the invitation of the Spanish government. Following the visit, Chen will attend the opening ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, on February 6. The announcement was made by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson.
Summary: A CCP delegation led by Guo Wenqi visited Mongolia and Singapore, meeting with key political figures from the Mongolian People's Party, Democratic Party, Human Party, and Singapore's People's Action Party, including Lee Chee Hean and Chan Chun Sing. Guo promoted the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The foreign representatives expressed optimism regarding China's 15th Five-Year Plan and a desire for deepened cooperation.
Summary: The article emphasizes China's shift from high-speed growth to high-quality development, highlighting its contributions to global economic stability. It points to China's leading position in key material indicators, such as manufacturing output and infrastructure development, as well as its advancements in new productive forces like innovation and the digital economy. Furthermore, the article underscores China's commitment to green development, noting its progress in renewable energy and afforestation. Finally, it stresses improvements in people's livelihoods, including poverty reduction, healthcare, and social security, contributing to a safe and comfortable society.
Summary: The article discusses the persistence of "hidden rules" (潜规则) or unofficial practices in China, contrasting them with transparent regulations. It highlights the need to eliminate these practices, which persist due to factors like deeply entrenched informal networks and the perception that they are effective for getting things done. The author emphasizes strengthening formal institutions, increasing transparency, and tightening oversight of officials to eradicate the conditions that allow these hidden rules to thrive. The article suggests that when following the rules becomes more efficient and fair than relying on personal connections, the foundation for "hidden rules" will erode. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Beijing is launching a "Spring Warmth for Migrant Workers" campaign with 16 measures across five areas, including care, travel, employment, and rights protection. The campaign involves district-level visits to migrant worker communities to address immediate needs and provide job opportunities via a "15-minute employment service circle." Specific measures include facilitating ticket purchases, offering transportation assistance, promoting safe travel, and ensuring timely wage payments. Before and after the Spring Festival, Beijing will conduct outreach, offer travel guidance, and host approximately 500 online and offline job fairs to promote stable employment for migrant workers.
Summary: This article describes tourists viewing the "golden mountain" scenery at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, Yunnan province. The article focuses on the visual spectacle and does not discuss political matters, including the statements or actions of any officials, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World has opened, featuring new attractions such as an ice replica of the old Harbin Railway Station and a central ice tower called "Ice Lamp Dreams," alongside ice sculptures of national achievements like the Fujian aircraft carrier. The park incorporates technology, offering personalized souvenir coins via AI interaction. Cultural exchange is highlighted through ice sculptures representing Belgium and Shandong Province. Organizers emphasize improved services, including Wi-Fi coverage and amenities, to enhance the visitor experience and promote Harbin's ice and snow tourism.
Summary: The city of Songyuan is promoting tourism surrounding the traditional Chagan Lake winter fishing festival by adding new activities and experiences. The Chagan Lake tourism development zone has created attractions like the Longyu Tribe, where visitors can learn fish skin crafting and experience local culture. In addition to the traditional winter fishing and ice sculptures, the city is offering interactive projects and experiences such as snowmobiling, ice fishing, and virtual fishing on mobile gaming platforms. Songyuan is also creating themed ice and snow districts and hosting over one hundred related activities, which are projected to generate significant revenue. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Since 2025, Guangxi Province has implemented measures to improve healthcare access, focusing on pediatric services, mental health support, and affordable childcare. These efforts include expanding pediatric services to all secondary and tertiary public hospitals and increasing the number of pediatric doctors per 1,000 children to 1.39. Guangxi is also promoting the mutual recognition of inspection and test results between medical institutions to reduce the financial burden on patients, with an average of 413 mutually recognized items per city. The province aims to ensure that the achievements of high-quality health and health development benefit more people.
Summary: Dalian is piloting a new "one table inspection + mutual recognition" system between its Market Supervision Bureau and Dalian Customs for food production, starting February 1st. This new regulatory model involves "one party inspecting, both parties recognizing," covering 115 specific inspection items across the entire food production chain, from personnel to transportation. The system utilizes a jointly developed inspection checklist to streamline oversight and reduce duplication of effort. The checklist is divided into a two-tiered system, with 75.7% of the items being fully recognized, 13.0% of the items being negotiable, and 10.4% of the items being assessed and adopted. The system is based on existing cooperation between the two agencies.
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Summary: The article discusses Wuxi National Hi-Tech District's efforts to integrate its science and technology and industry and information technology sectors to accelerate industrial upgrading and technological iteration. A key initiative is the restructuring of government agencies to provide streamlined services, integrated policies, and consolidated resources for companies. This integration aims to overcome departmental silos and create a closed-loop system from R&D to commercialization, particularly in emerging industries like brain-computer interfaces. The goal is to foster a more efficient ecosystem for innovation and industrial development by optimizing the flow of talent, capital, and data. Jiangsu province was specifically tasked by the central government to be at the forefront of these integration efforts.
Summary: China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales exceeded 50% of total new car sales in 2025, significantly surpassing the 2020 state plan target of 20%. This "green acceleration" is attributed to long-term strategic focus, local innovation, and widespread public adoption of green consumption. The article highlights examples of green transitions in various sectors and regions, including renewable energy development and industrial upgrades. China's green transition demonstrates that economic modernization does not necessarily require following the old path of "pollute first, then treat." The shift towards green development is seen as crucial for both environmental protection and future economic growth.
Summary: The 8772 band, formed in 2015 by individuals with rare diseases and disabilities, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a concert in Beijing. Through their music, the band aims to raise awareness for rare diseases and promote the belief that everyone is equal and deserves respect, regardless of their health conditions. The article highlights the band's resilience and positive message, noting their increasing social visibility alongside growing government and societal support for rare disease care in China. It emphasizes the need for continued efforts to improve diagnosis, treatment, and access to medication for rare disease patients, as well as fostering a more inclusive society. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article outlines China's plan to enhance agricultural modernization by 2025 through high-standard farmland construction and upgrades, revitalization of the seed industry, and accelerated research and application of agricultural machinery. It emphasizes expanding the use of smart agriculture to improve agricultural production capacity, quality, and efficiency. The goal is to improve the prosperity of farmers and solidify the foundation for high-quality economic and social development. The article does not mention specific officials who made the statements, nor does it discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Chinese government has increased the reward amounts for securities and futures whistleblowers, with the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Finance raising the maximum reward to one million yuan for impactful cases. The move aims to improve the capital market's reporting system and address market concerns about uncovering and combating illegal activities. However, some argue that the rewards could be higher and that protection mechanisms for whistleblowers need strengthening to address concerns about retaliation. A separate article reports that nearly 100,000 current or former village-level officials were investigated in 2023.
Summary: This article highlights the importance of practical action and genuine problem-solving, cautioning against superficiality and formalism in governance. It criticizes tendencies like focusing on criticism without subsequent corrective action, relying on outdated methods, and pursuing innovation for appearance's sake rather than substantive improvement. The article emphasizes the need for officials to address problems with concrete measures, adapt to new situations through continuous learning, and prioritize practical outcomes over superficial displays in reform and innovation. It advocates for a shift towards a more pragmatic and effective approach to governance, ensuring resources are used efficiently and results are tangible. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: According to the article, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Academician Wang Chi, director of the National Space Science Center of CAS, is a leading figure in China's space science endeavors, focusing on space physics and space weather research. He is involved in projects such as the Lunar Exploration Program Phase IV and the Meridian Project. Wang emphasized the importance of original research and his team developed high-precision models for predicting space weather. He also highlighted the collaborative effort needed for major space science projects and the legacy of older generations of scientists. The article also mentions the establishment of the Sino-Brazilian joint lab.
Summary: A 26-year-old student, Jin Chenglong, died while attempting to rescue a father and son who had fallen through the ice on a frozen river in Shenyang, Liaoning province. The article details his history of selfless acts, including military service, volunteer work with the Red Cross, blood donations, and on-the-street medical assistance. Jin's diary revealed his dedication to serving his country and helping others, motivated by a desire to contribute to society. He had previously served in the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and was a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He was also a registered organ donor.
Summary: A joint Sichuan and Fujian province event was held to provide New Year's celebrations for migrant workers unable to return home. The event, organized by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security, the Deyang Municipal Government, and the Luojiang District Government, included simultaneous banquets in both locations and a video call connecting workers in Fujian with their families in Sichuan. Government officials emphasized providing services to migrant workers, focusing on care, rights protection, and travel assistance, aiming to ensure a smooth return home or a comfortable stay at their posts. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Ahead of the Spring Festival, Dingjiaqiao Town in Anhui Province's Jingxian County is experiencing peak production and sales of Spring Festival couplets. Local calligraphy paper companies are operating at full capacity to meet demand across China. The couplets, symbolizing good fortune, are being shipped nationwide to celebrate family reunions.
Summary: Shanxi province has allocated ¥293 million in subsidies to its municipalities for elderly care services. These subsidies, distributed via electronic vouchers on the "Minzheng Tong" platform, target moderately to severely disabled elderly individuals. Eligible seniors can receive up to ¥800 monthly, covering services such as meals, bathing, rehabilitation, and institutional care. The program, initiated in January 2026, also includes a ¥100 deduction for initial disability assessments. The Shanxi Provincial Department of Civil Affairs and the Shanxi Provincial Department of Finance have jointly issued guidelines outlining eligibility criteria, procedures, and oversight mechanisms.
Summary: The fourth Xinfadi New Year Goods Festival, aimed at ensuring stable supplies for Beijing's "vegetable basket" and "fruit plate," commenced on January 31st and will run until February 13th. The festival showcases over 4,000 kinds of products from 100+ businesses across 18 provinces. Xinfadi market reported a total transaction volume of 15.6 million tons and a total transaction value of 128.8 billion yuan in 2025. Xinfadi market is undergoing comprehensive modernization, including the construction of a 174,000 square meter vegetable trading building with innovative truck access. To ensure supply during the 2026 Spring Festival, over 2,000 merchants will remain open throughout the holiday.
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Summary: The article highlights the economic and environmental progress of the Yangtze River Economic Belt over the past decade. It points to advancements in technological and industrial innovation through examples like the establishment of innovation consortiums in the Yangtze River Delta to promote intelligent manufacturing and modernization of traditional Chinese medicine. The development of the Wuhan Yangluo Port, a major water-rail intermodal hub, which has expanded its international logistics network, is also mentioned. Finally, the article notes ecological improvements and agricultural upgrades in Sichuan's Ziyang, creating economic, social, and ecological benefits.
Summary: A staff member at the Changchun Library oversees the construction of "Yue Shu Fang" (阅书房) urban study rooms, with 37 currently operating and covering the main urban area. These study rooms provide free services like book borrowing, returns, and digital reading. Changchun Library is adding 200 new books to each study room every month and expanding other services to these libraries. These libraries operate through a combination of cultural organizations and community committees, and are also found in scenic spots and bookstores. These libraries have hosted over 600 cultural events.
Summary: The Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) announced the nationwide deployment of a "special supervision campaign" targeting irregular cross-regional law enforcement and profit-driven judicial practices, beginning in March 2025. By the end of 2025, procuratorates nationwide handled over 19,000 related cases, with the SPP and provincial procuratorates overseeing key cases to protect business interests. The SPP collected over 29,000 leads through various channels and established a mechanism for supervising inter-provincial enterprise-related criminal cases. The SPP directly supervised 30 cases. This campaign aims to address the root causes of these issues and strengthen regulatory mechanisms.
Summary: The article reports on the "Fengchao Gathering" tourist market in Xingyi City, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, which combines mountain scenery, Buyi culture, and immersive consumption. The market aims to attract tourists by integrating natural landscapes, regional culture, and tourism consumption to develop new business models. It does not contain any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Guangdong Province has officially released three work plans aimed at optimizing its business environment by 2026, focusing on market-oriented, rule-of-law, and international standards. The plans emphasize strengthening factor guarantees like land and talent, improving approval efficiency, enhancing judicial protection of property rights, promoting cross-border investment and trade facilitation, and preparing for the APEC meeting. Guangdong aims to create a more stable, fair, transparent, and predictable business environment for enterprises throughout their life cycle. The province will also promote "AI + government services" and expand the application of "bright code access to enterprises" to continuously improve the level of enterprise-related services.
Summary: The China General Logistics Group (融通集团) has officially launched a dedicated hotline, 956081, to serve military units and personnel. The hotline aims to provide 24/7 services including policy consultation, business connection, complaint acceptance, and feedback collection related to the Group's 20+ military-related businesses like hotel and technology services. The initiative seeks to better understand the needs of the military, address their concerns, and improve satisfaction. The launch was announced at a promotional meeting on February 2nd. The hotline aims to improve the company's "contribution rate" and "satisfaction" of service members.
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Summary: Anhui province has experienced rapid growth in its automotive industry, becoming a leading region in China for both total and new energy vehicle (NEV) production in 2025. The province's success is attributed to proactive government policies, including strategic investments in companies like NIO and BYD, and fostering collaboration among local enterprises such as Chery, NIO, and JAC through the establishment of collaborative innovation platforms. Anhui has cultivated a comprehensive automotive industry cluster encompassing vehicle manufacturers and numerous component suppliers. The local government established an office to help automotive companies solve their problems. The province aims to further integrate its innovation and industrial chains to sustain growth in the NEV sector.
Summary: Yihai Kerry Jinlongyu Group, a major grain and oil company, has invested approximately 100 billion yuan in China over 38 years, building over 80 production bases and 170 production enterprises. President Mu Yankui stated that these investments reflect strong confidence in the Chinese market, emphasizing the opportunities and potential for future growth. The company is leveraging technology to transform byproducts like rice bran and rice husks into valuable products such as rice oil and combustible gas. Yihai Kerry Jinlongyu Group emphasizes food safety, implementing strict quality control measures throughout its supply chain, including extensive testing and inspections. Responding to consumer demand for healthier options, the company has launched "Jinlongyu Fengyi Tang," a health-focused brand that aims to promote functional foods, and sees consumer needs as the driving force behind its investment decisions.
Summary: The article discusses Taizhou, Jiangsu province, highlighting its economic development, industrial strengths, and quality of life. Taizhou's economy has rapidly developed, with its manufacturing sector as a key pillar, focusing on modernizing its industrial system. The city's residents have consistently reported high levels of happiness, supported by strong employment figures and public services. Taizhou aims to continue its development with a focus on economic growth and improving the lives of its citizens. The article makes no mention of the United States.
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Summary: The article emphasizes the strategic importance of "科技金融" (technology finance) for China's high-quality development and technological self-reliance, highlighting Xi Jinping's call to guide financial capital towards early-stage, small, long-term, and "hard technology" investments. It identifies both opportunities and challenges for technology finance during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, including policy support and market failures, as well as the need to better align the financial system with the needs of high-tech innovation. The author advocates for a comprehensive approach that combines effective markets with government guidance, leverages the strengths of the "新型举国体制" (new type of national system), and strengthens the role of capital markets to support technological advancement. This includes improving financial services, addressing market failures through policy tools, and enhancing digital infrastructure.
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of addressing the people's concerns in the pursuit of Chinese-style modernization, highlighting Xi Jinping's call for persistent efforts in resolving livelihood issues. It stresses that all levels of cadres must take practical actions to implement the work, and respond to the concerns of the people in a timely fashion. The article criticizes instances where cadres delay or fail to address public concerns, and advocates for transparent feedback mechanisms to keep the public informed about the progress of their issues. An anecdote from Xi Jinping's time as a local official is provided, illustrating how local officials should take public issues seriously.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of constructing a clean, low-carbon, secure, and efficient energy system in China, focusing on the "four revolutions and one cooperation" energy security strategy proposed by Xi Jinping. It acknowledges China's current reliance on fossil fuels and the challenges posed by increasing energy demand and geopolitical risks. The piece advocates for a transition to a system dominated by non-fossil energy sources, coupled with technological innovation and breakthroughs in energy technology, including advancements in renewable energy and digital technologies. Furthermore, the article calls for market-oriented reforms and regulatory improvements to promote green energy consumption and ensure a secure energy supply. This transition is seen as crucial for supporting China's modernization and addressing climate change.
Summary: China's State Council has issued new regulations to standardize the management of government mobile applications (政务应用程序) and prevent "formalism at the fingertips" (指尖上的形式主义), which refers to the misuse and overburdening effects of these apps on lower-level officials. The regulations, according to a representative from the Cyberspace Administration of China (国家网信办), aim to streamline app development, usage, and security, establishing a long-term mechanism to reduce burdens on local cadres. The rules prohibit practices such as mandatory sign-ins, excessive data reporting, and the use of apps for performance evaluations based on metrics like "likes." The regulations also seek to improve user experience and promote technological innovation in these applications.
Summary: The General Office of the State Council issued measures to standardize the management of government mobile internet applications, aiming to alleviate burdens on基层 (grassroots level) officials by curbing "formalism on the fingertips." These measures include restrictions on app development below the county level, consolidation of redundant apps, and a "negative list" prohibiting features like mandatory check-ins and rankings. Data sharing and a focus on service delivery are emphasized, along with a system of supervision, accountability, and potential penalties for non-compliance. This represents a shift from passive cleanup to proactive regulation. The measures aim to ensure that grassroots cadres can return to truly working and achieve practical results.
Summary: The Intermediate People's Court of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, with approval from the Supreme People's Court, executed Bai Yingcang, Yang Liqiang, Hu Xiaojiang, and Chen Guangyi, members of the Bai family crime syndicate, on February 2nd. The criminals were convicted of crimes including intentional homicide, fraud, drug trafficking, kidnapping, and operating casinos in the Kokang region of Myanmar, amassing over 29 billion yuan and causing the deaths of six Chinese citizens. The Bai family syndicate attracted investors ("金主") into their self-built and co-developed parks, providing armed protection in exchange for illicit gains, which also includes partnering to produce approximately 11 tons of methamphetamine. The Supreme People's Court upheld the death sentences, citing the extreme severity of their crimes and social harm.
Summary: Following public complaints regarding wage arrears posted on the "Chengdu Fabu" WeChat account, Chengdu authorities rapidly addressed the issue, demonstrating a commitment to resolving outstanding payments before the Lunar New Year. One specific case involved a user named "Xia Bin," who reported unpaid wages for himself and four colleagues; the issue was resolved within a day after intervention by the Qingyang District Housing and Construction Bureau. Over twenty departments in Chengdu, including human resources and housing construction, coordinated to address complaints received through the platform. Chengdu's public security organs also work with the human resources and social security departments, using measures such as reporting typical cases of wage arrears, to continuously strengthen the crackdown on the behavior of refusing to pay labor remuneration. There is no mention of the United States in the article.
Summary: The He Liang He Li Foundation announced the winners of its 2025 Science and Technology Awards. Thirty-two individuals received the Science and Technology Progress Award, and 22 received the Science and Technology Innovation Award, each receiving a certificate and HKD 200,000. The awards, established in 1994 by Hong Kong patriotic financiers, recognize outstanding achievements in science and technology within mainland China. Awardees span various fields, including mathematics, physics, earth sciences, life sciences, agriculture, medicine, engineering, and materials science. The selection process adhered to the principles of fairness, impartiality, and openness. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Archaeological discoveries at the Niulianghe site, a major Hongshan culture site in Liaoning, are pushing the origin of Chinese civilization back 500-600 years. Recent excavations at the site's first location revealed a large platform complex dating back approximately 5,800 years, demonstrating advanced engineering and ritualistic practices. Evidence suggests that around 5,000 years ago, the Hongshan culture did not disappear but expanded westward and southward, eventually integrating with other civilizations. The Niulianghe National Archaeological Site Park is promoting cultural tourism and showcasing these findings.
Summary: Li Wei, a post-95s, operates a shadow puppet theater in Changji, Xinjiang, aiming to revitalize this traditional art form. After learning shadow puppetry in Jinan during her university years, Li returned to her hometown and opened the "Changji Youxi" theater with support from the local cultural tourism association. She innovates by creating different shows for various audiences and developing related cultural products to sustain the business. Li also collaborates with local schools and offers free classes to students, ensuring the art's transmission to younger generations. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The Yanqing District in Beijing has launched a "24-hour museum" featuring rotating exhibits of local cultural relics. The current exhibit, "Guichuan Porcelain Rhyme," displays ten ceramic artifacts selected by popular vote. The museum aims to provide a continuous viewing experience, with features like high-transparency glass, automatic shading, and interactive holographic displays to protect the artifacts and enhance visitor engagement. Gu Zhongjie, Deputy Director of the Yanqing District Cultural Relics Bureau, hopes to change the impression that museums are only open during the day. Gao Yafeng, curator of the Yanqing Museum, stated that the museum intends to incorporate public feedback to continue updating exhibits.
Summary: A photography exhibition titled "Celebrating the New Year - Spring Festival Theme Photography Exhibition and Huangyan Cultural Tourism Exhibition" is being held at the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum. The exhibition features over 400 photographs selected from nearly 40,000 submissions, showcasing Spring Festival customs from preparation to conclusion, organized into six sections. The exhibition opened with the theme of "Inheriting the Charm of New Year Customs and the Splendor of Spring Scenery". It began with Laba Festival and lasts until the second day of the second lunar month (March 20th). The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Hunan Library is experimenting with a "library + culture and tourism + community" cross-border model, hosting a 2026 Spring Festival Temple Fair. The event featured traditional activities such as calligraphy, paper-cutting, and engraving, alongside interactive zones for crafting and games. A highlight was the use of technology, where participants could collect digital "Fu" characters from the library's collection. The fair also included community outreach programs, extending cultural resources to local neighborhoods. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A research team led by Professor Niu Haiyang at Northwestern Polytechnical University has discovered that bridgmanite, the dominant mineral in the lower mantle, could form centimeter- to meter-sized crystals during the slow cooling of Earth's early deep magma ocean. These large crystals may then have gathered as "crystal rain," significantly altering the magma ocean's solidification and driving early mantle stratification. The team used machine learning and molecular dynamics to simulate bridgmanite crystallization under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The findings suggest that increased pressure significantly increases the interface energy between bridgmanite and the melt, promoting crystal growth to centimeter or even meter scales. This provides microscopic physical support for the "layered solidification" hypothesis.
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Summary: During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China Reinsurance (Group) Co., Ltd. focused on serving national strategies, including providing risk保障 for projects like the C919 aircraft and supporting the Belt and Road Initiative, covering over 230 overseas projects. The company also expanded into green finance, supporting nuclear and renewable energy, and inclusive finance, participating in over 360 Huiminbao projects. China Re saw significant growth in international business, with its UK-based Chaucer surpassing $3 billion in premiums. The company is also actively involved in developing China's own catastrophe risk management system and addressing climate change risks, including releasing a climate change risk insight platform.
Summary: China's 2026 Spring Festival travel season (chunyun) began on February 2nd, with an estimated 187.91 million cross-regional passenger trips on the first day, a 13% increase compared to the first day of the 2025 chunyun. High-speed rail meal production at the Guotie Beijing Bureau is expected to exceed 15,000 meals per day during the chunyun period. Traffic on the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway is expected to be three to four times higher than normal, with daily traffic exceeding 80,000 vehicles. The total number of new energy vehicles entering and leaving Qiongzhou Strait during the Spring Festival travel season is expected to reach 200,000. Daxing Airport is handling approximately 80,000 pieces of luggage daily and has implemented new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
Summary: This article discusses the upcoming Spring Festival travel season (chunyun) in China, anticipating a record-breaking 9.5 billion cross-regional trips, with approximately 80% by private car. Railway and civil aviation passenger volumes are expected to reach 540 million and 95 million respectively, potentially exceeding previous highs. The piece emphasizes the dedication and contributions of transportation workers, who ensure smooth and safe travel during this peak period. Their efforts in areas like food safety, road maintenance, and cargo handling are highlighted.
Summary: A social media post showing a sanitation worker resting on the ground in a Shanxi scenic area sparked discussion about providing adequate rest facilities for laborers, but the reality was that the worker was feeling unwell and the scenic area already had 16 fully equipped rest areas. The incident highlights the public's increasing concern for workers' welfare and the importance of employers prioritizing employee needs. The article emphasizes the need for verifying information before drawing conclusions and for transparent communication to address misunderstandings. It is intended that this kind of attention to workers will create a better society. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 2026 National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine conference reported significant expansion and improvement in China's traditional medicine service system. By the end of 2024, the number of TCM medical institutions, hospitals, and total visits increased substantially compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan period. Director Yu Yanhong stated that TCM service capacity has continued to expand, supporting the construction of "two specialized departments and one center" in 450 county-level TCM hospitals. China will also focus on promoting digital TCM projects, including AI applications and "smart TCM hospitals."
Summary: Beijing has launched a pilot program for first-time online consultations (互联网诊疗首诊) in three pediatric sub-specialties at Beijing Children's Hospital and the Capital Institute of Pediatrics, aiming to provide services like online pre-consultations, diagnosis, and medication delivery. The initiative seeks to leverage Beijing-based specialists to offer more efficient online consultations to patients from other regions. To participate, doctors must have over three years of experience and a relevant title, as well as experience with online follow-up consultations. The Beijing Municipal Health Commission will oversee service quality and patient protection.
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Summary: Chongqing's Bishan district is implementing a comprehensive system for construction waste management, focusing on source reduction and resource utilization to achieve economic, ecological, and social benefits. Measures include incorporating green building practices, strict oversight of waste disposal, and the use of digital technologies like real-time GPS tracking and drone surveillance to prevent illegal dumping. The district has established a network for recycling construction waste into products like permeable bricks, achieving a resource utilization rate of 68.23%. Bishan is aiming to improve public awareness and acceptance of recycled products, attract more social capital investment, and foster leading enterprises in the sector to achieve sustainable development. The district's efforts are part of a broader initiative in Chongqing to build a comprehensive management system for construction waste.
Summary: According to a report from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, China has strengthened wetland ecological protection and restoration since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. China's total wetland area ranks first in Asia and fourth globally, with a new pattern of key governance combined with classified protection. The country has established a tiered management system for wetlands, designating 82 internationally important wetlands and 80 nationally important wetlands. China has also launched special actions for mangrove protection and restoration, and Spartina alterniflora control. In the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will further strengthen the scientific protection, systematic management, and rational utilization of wetland resources.
Summary: China's Ministry of Water Resources has initiated the second phase of its "Mother River Recovery Action," adding 111 rivers and lakes across 29 provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps to the restoration program. Building on the initial success of the 2022 pilot program, the initiative aims to address river drying and lake shrinkage. The Ministry will guide local authorities to implement tailored restoration plans for each river and lake, focusing on water resource management, ecological flow regulation, and river system connectivity. The ultimate goal is to achieve significant improvements in river and lake ecological functions by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2025-2030). This initiative does not mention any U.S. involvement.
Summary: Yiwu, Zhejiang province, is leveraging its historical "yi" (義, righteousness/loyalty) culture to promote economic development and urban branding, aiming to transform itself into a "World Yiwu" (世界义乌). The city has launched a cultural brand centered on "sentiment and righteousness," integrating it into public spaces, services, tourism, and international exchanges. Yiwu is embedding "trustworthiness" and "benevolence" into digital trade infrastructure and local regulations, aiming to improve its business environment. The city will also act as a sub-venue for the CCTV Spring Festival Gala in 2026, showcasing its global outlook.
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Summary: Newly appointed Chinese national men's football team head coach Shao Jiayi discussed his goals for the team, emphasizing the need to rebuild confidence through quality training and matches against strong opponents. Shao aims to create a cohesive and competitive team, focusing on a fast-paced, team-oriented style of play, drawing inspiration from European football trends. He expressed his commitment to leading the team to the World Cup, acknowledging the historical significance of China's previous qualification. Shao also voiced support for young players gaining experience abroad, while advising that most players should establish themselves in the domestic league first. Shao did not mention the United States.
Summary: Zhang Shuai, partnered with Elise Mertens of Belgium, won the 2026 Australian Open women's doubles title, marking Zhang's third Grand Slam women's doubles victory. After the win, Zhang raised the Chinese flag. Zhang expressed gratitude to Zheng Jie, who won China's first Grand Slam title 20 years ago at the Australian Open. Eight players from the Chinese Tennis Association reached the singles main draw this year and Chinese players also saw success in wheelchair tennis. The article notes the rise of Chinese tennis with veterans, established players, and rising youth all finding success.
Summary: The CBA's 20th-22nd rounds saw the leading Guangsha and Shanghai teams maintain stability, while upsets among mid-tier teams disrupted the standings. Guangsha remains in first place. Ningbo defeated Guangdong, securing their first-ever victory against them, and Qingdao upset Beijing on the road for the first time in team history. Local players like He Xining and Pang Zhenglin had standout performances. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Beijing's municipal parks, including the Summer Palace (颐和园), have opened ice rinks on frozen lakes for winter recreation. Kunming Lake (昆明湖) in the Summer Palace features a 160,000 square meter rink with updated ice bikes and safety measures. Park management reported that the rinks are popular with families and younger generations. As of February 1st, the parks collectively received 225,000 visitors across 235,000 square meters of ice. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The inaugural "Bronze Drum Cup" Guangxi Air Volleyball Super League (Directly Subordinate Units Group) was held in Nanning, sponsored by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Sports Bureau. The tournament featured 89 teams and over 650 athletes from 45 regional government units, competing in men's, women's, and mixed-gender divisions. The league is an upgraded mass sports brand built upon the original Guangxi "Ten Thousand People Air Volleyball Competition". The Guangxi Sports Bureau has been working to improve public fitness infrastructure in the region. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Xining, located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is focused on ecological protection and high-quality development as it modernizes. The city has made significant strides in ecological governance, with improvements in air and water quality and increased forest coverage, earning it recognition as a "National Garden City" and "National Forest City". Xining is also a national carbon peak pilot city, exploring zero-carbon initiatives and achieving breakthroughs in ecological product value realization. The city is focused on developing four key industries, including salt lake resources, clean energy, cold-weather vegetables, and green computing. Xining aims to improve people's well-being by enhancing urban amenities and public services, and develop a desirable and safe city.
Summary: European companies are increasing investment and localizing production in China, driven by the country's complete industrial chain, manufacturing capabilities, and large market. German investments in China increased significantly in 2025, with around 25% of European companies in China shifting more production stages to the country. High-end manufacturing and technology-intensive industries are leading investment areas, with companies like BASF expanding their presence. European firms are increasingly viewing China not just as a market but as a globally competitive export base and a critical hub for research and development. The trend is seen as mutually beneficial and injecting stability into the global economy, with firms such as Schneider Electric deepening cooperation with Chinese firms to bring Chinese technology to Europe.
Summary: A severe winter storm has swept across the U.S., causing at least 100 deaths and disrupting infrastructure, leaving millions without power and endangering vulnerable populations. Extreme cold, including blizzards and freezing rain, has impacted the Northeast and Midwest, with nearly 190 million people under extreme cold alerts. The storm has led to transportation disruptions, power outages affecting over a million homes, and shortages of essential supplies. The situation is particularly dire for the homeless, with some preferring the streets to shelters due to safety concerns. Some reports indicate cities could have done more to protect the homeless.
Summary: The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened with limited capacity for personnel, but not for aid vehicles, with Palestinians requiring Egyptian approval and Israeli security (Shin Bet) vetting. Iran's president has reportedly ordered the start of nuclear negotiations with the United States, potentially involving officials such as Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and U.S. Presidential Envoy Witkoff. U.S. President Trump and Witkoff are also scheduled to visit Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and military officials. U.S. media reports indicate a widening wealth gap in the United States, with a "K-shaped" economy showing increasing inequality. International precious metal prices experienced a sharp decline, with silver prices plummeting 40% in three days.
Summary: Data released by the Japanese government indicates that rice prices have risen sharply, impacting both consumers and the fast-food industry, with companies such as Yoshinoya experiencing profit declines. Despite past efforts, including releasing rice reserves, government price controls have been largely ineffective, leading to frequent policy shifts and criticism. The current administration has abandoned the goal of increased rice production, asserting that market forces should determine prices. Agriculture experts and industry stakeholders have expressed concern that the policy shifts will discourage production, worsen the agricultural labor shortage and threaten food security. The report also highlights that the population believe the new policies will not ease the burden on citizens.
Summary: The 49th Baghdad International Fair was held in Baghdad from February 1st to 7th, focusing on "New Visions for the Future Economy." The fair aims to enhance investment opportunities and strengthen trade partnerships for Iraq. The article does not mention the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Chinese companies are undertaking overseas volunteer projects focused on local livelihoods, such as China Southern Power Grid's support for a school for hearing-impaired children in Laos, including facilitating a trip to China to learn about special education. Another example is Datang Jin Guang's assistance to small and micro enterprises in Indonesia, like providing resources and training to tofu workshops. COSCO Shipping has implemented the "Caicara's Claw" project in Brazil, providing veterinary services via a specialized boat. These programs aim to foster community development and promote shared growth. These efforts are separate from the United States.
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Summary: The article discusses Fujian province's efforts to strengthen grassroots governance through "Neighborhood Party Building" (近邻党建), focusing on establishing Party branches in residential communities to address residents' concerns and improve services. This initiative involves mobilizing Party members, integrating resources, and fostering collaboration between Party organizations, community members, and other stakeholders to resolve local issues such as infrastructure improvements and elderly care. The goal is to transform the Party's political and organizational advantages into effective grassroots governance. By encouraging resident participation and mutual assistance, the Party aims to enhance community cohesion and improve the quality of life for residents.
Summary: A new variety of Yunnan rose has been named "Jiaolong" in honor of He Jiaolong, a Xinjiang cadre who passed away, reflecting public respect for her dedication to rural development and poverty alleviation through e-commerce. Similarly, another rose variety has been named "Wenxiu" after Huang Wenxiu, commemorating her contributions to poverty alleviation. The article contrasts these examples of public recognition for officials who serve the people with instances of distorted performance evaluations, such as a city in Liaoning province spending public funds to improve its ranking on a "Top 100 Counties" list. The article concludes that cadres should focus on genuine service to the people rather than pursuing superficial achievements. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: 纪jianjiancha officials in Songming County, Yunnan Province are conducting oversight to improve the business environment by targeting issues such as bureaucratic obstruction and lack of accountability in supporting enterprises. The oversight includes embedded supervision, proactive service, and preventative warnings, especially for key projects like the PET recycling production line, a crucial component of the county's "dual carbon" strategy. They are also addressing the shortage of skilled workers by pushing for vocational training programs tailored to local industries. The aim is to both enforce discipline and encourage officials to take responsibility in supporting major projects and business development. There is no mention of the United States or US-China relations in this article.
Summary: Jilin Province is consolidating office spaces for provincial government departments to improve efficiency and reduce administrative costs, driven by the "living frugally" requirement. Fourteen provincial departments have moved to new, centralized locations, and underutilized spaces are being repurposed. The province has reclaimed 112,000 square meters of inefficient or excess office space and is reallocating resources, including converting former office areas into social services like nursing homes and educational facilities. Jilin has revitalized 345 properties of provincial administrative departments, totaling 335,900 square meters, with a monetary value of 883 million yuan. The province is also refining regulations on office space management to prevent waste and ensure efficient use of resources.
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Summary: This article from a deputy director at the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles discusses the role of emotions in Chinese artistic creation, arguing that while appealing to emotions is important, art should strive for deeper emotional connection and value recognition beyond simple emotional release. The author contends that successful works should move beyond simple emotional output and delve into deeper themes, reflecting the spirit of the times and offering spiritual nourishment. The article stresses the importance of artists immersing themselves in real life to extract the emotional energy needed to create meaningful and resonant art. The author argues that focusing solely on shallow emotions will weaken art's ability to analyze society and history. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article critiques the state of contemporary Chinese opera, arguing that many newly created works lack genuine connection to modern audiences and fail to capture the spirit of the times. It suggests that these operas often prioritize superficial novelty, such as elaborate sets and lighting, over substantive storytelling and character development rooted in real-life experiences. The article criticizes the reliance on formulaic plots and characters, resulting in predictable and emotionally shallow performances. True innovation, it argues, requires a deep understanding of traditional opera aesthetics, genuine observation of life, and a willingness to engage with contemporary audiences. It calls for a focus on crafting compelling narratives and relatable characters, rather than simply relying on technical embellishments or cross-genre experimentation.
Summary: The low-budget action film *Northeast Police Story 3* (*NPS3*) has been released during a quiet period before the Spring Festival film season, aiming to attract its target audience with exciting action sequences, a tight plot, and local humor. The film, the third in a series that previously found success on iQiyi, follows police officer Li Hongqi as he investigates a child abduction case that leads to a cross-border crime ring while on vacation in Hainan. *NPS3* emphasizes realistic fight scenes in familiar settings, building on the series' reputation for action and comedy. The film's success demonstrates the continued appeal of well-executed action films in China, with actor Xie Miao carrying on the tradition of Chinese "kung fu" films. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: The original play "Finding 'Doolittle'" focuses not on the famed American pilot himself, but on the ordinary Chinese villagers in Quzhou who rescued two American soldiers, Munchie and Fact, after the Doolittle Raid. The play explores the connections formed between these individuals despite language barriers and historical grievances. It highlights shared experiences of loss and the universal human response to suffering, culminating in Chinese funeral rites for Fact and an American-style wedding for the Chinese protagonists. The production suggests the possibility of trust and cooperation across cultural divides even in the face of a difficult history. The play does not appear to discuss the modern U.S.-China relationship.
Summary: AI-generated short video dramas ("AI manju"), adapted from online novels and comics, are gaining popularity in China due to their concise, engaging, and stress-relieving nature. While these dramas are quickly emerging, they are also facing criticism for prioritizing form over substance and lacking depth. Creators are now exploring traditional Chinese culture, such as classics like *Shan Hai Jing* and *Journey to the West*, to enrich the content and appeal to younger audiences. This trend of blending AI technology, traditional culture, and modern aesthetics reflects a broader effort to create high-quality content that resonates with cultural heritage.
Summary: The article discusses the rise in popularity of podcasts in China, attributing it to a need for deeper connection and thoughtful content in an era of fragmented information dominated by short-form video. It argues podcasts offer a unique auditory experience conducive to "deep reading" and providing an alternative to visually overstimulating media. The article emphasizes the accessibility of podcasting, leading to a diverse ecosystem of content creators and listeners, fostering a sense of shared experience. Ultimately, the article suggests that the success of podcasts reflects a broader cultural need for content rooted in human connection and societal observation.
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The Party Committees and People's Governments of Beijing (北京市), Tianjin (天津市), and Hebei Province (河北省):
We have received your request for approval of the "Modernized Capital Metropolitan Area Spatial Coordination Plan (2023-2035)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan").
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, all parties have worked together with concerted efforts, and the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) has achieved remarkable results. The preparation and implementation of the "Plan" is a major initiative to further promote the coordinated development strategy of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei from a new starting point, which is of great significance for further optimizing and upgrading the functions of the capital, creating a high-quality development growth pole in the region, and promoting the construction of Chinese-style modernization. The approval is as follows:
1. We agree to the "Plan." The "Plan" is a deepened implementation of the National Territorial Spatial Plan Outline, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Coordinated Development Plan Outline, and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Territorial Spatial Plan. The "Plan" is guided by Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, comprehensively implements General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speeches and instructions on the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and the planning and construction of the capital, implements the spirit of the Central Urban Work Conference, adheres to the central-local linkage and the coordination of the three regions, adheres to deepening reform and systematic layout, adheres to the integration of multiple plans and coordinated implementation, and explores the construction of a regional economic layout and territorial space system with distinct main functions, complementary advantages, and high-quality development. The formulation and implementation of the "Plan" has a demonstrative role for the spatial coordination work of other metropolitan areas in the country.
2. Better serve and guarantee the functions of the capital. The Capital Metropolitan Area is an important area for optimizing and upgrading the functions of the capital and providing services and guarantees, the main engine for building a world-class urban agglomeration, an important area for inheriting and developing Chinese civilization, a leading area for regional collaborative governance, and a pioneering area for building a beautiful China. Focusing on improving the regional layout of the capital's functions, we must firmly grasp the "key link" of relieving Beijing's (北京) non-capital functions, deeply grasp the relationship between "capital" and "city," the capital and the Capital Metropolitan Area, and the Capital Metropolitan Area and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) urban agglomeration, coordinate relief and upgrading, vitality and order, and development and security, enhance the overall competitiveness and comprehensive carrying capacity of the region, and build a world-class metropolitan area with the capital as the core and a pioneering demonstration zone for Chinese-style modernization, supporting the construction of a world-class urban agglomeration in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀).
3. Focus on optimizing the urban system of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀). Construct a spatial pattern of "one core, two wings, dual cities and multiple points, dual corridors and multiple circles" for the Capital Metropolitan Area. We must give full play to the radiating and driving role of Beijing's (北京) "one core," strengthen the construction of the "four centers" functions, improve the level of "four services," and create a first-class central government affairs environment. Build the Hebei Xiong'an New Area (河北雄安新区) to a high standard and quality, build the Beijing (北京) Municipal Administrative Center into a new growth pole for the capital's development, and promote the "two wings" to fly together. Write a high-quality "dual city story" of Beijing (北京) and Tianjin (天津), with Tianjin (天津) strengthening the construction of a core area for international shipping in the north and jointly building a regional development highland. Give play to the supporting role of Hebei's (河北) node cities to form a functional pattern of mutually promoting advantages and linked development.
4. Promote functional coordination in key areas. Construct a "two corridors and four belts" industrial collaborative innovation pattern, develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, promote the deep integration of the innovation chain and industrial chain, and develop advanced manufacturing clusters. Accelerate the construction of "eight corridors and two rings" transportation corridors, strengthen the linkage of seaports, land ports, and airports, and fully build a world-oriented Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) international comprehensive transportation hub cluster. Adhere to the core of capital security guarantee, collaboratively build a resilient spatial pattern, focus on enhancing the ability to respond to natural disasters such as floods and the connection and guarantee capabilities of cross-regional lifeline corridors, and improve the central-local, military-local, and three-region disaster prevention and relief coordination and linkage mechanism. Adhere to land-sea coordination, strengthen the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts, and deepen the implementation of the territorial space development and protection pattern based on the "three zones and three lines." Reasonably optimize the allocation of high-quality public service resources in the region, and promote the balanced layout of basic public service facilities such as education, medical care, elderly care, and childcare. Protect, inherit, and utilize cultural and natural heritage, highlight the value of regional characteristic culture and natural resources, and promote the integrated development of commerce, tourism, culture, sports, and health.
5. Construct and optimize the circle structure of the Capital Metropolitan Area. Build the Beijing-Tianjin (京津) and Beijing-Xiong'an (京雄) corridors, and arrange Beijing (北京) Plain New City, Beijing (北京) Ecological Conservation Area, Commuting Circle, Functional Circle, and Industrial Coordination Circle in a tiered manner. The Commuting Circle should focus on the coordination of work and residence and improve the institutional mechanisms for integrated development. Strictly adhere to the upper limit of the total permanent population of Beijing (北京市), promote the functional relief and upgrading of Beijing's (北京) central urban area, give play to the exemplary role of Beijing (北京) Municipal Administrative Center in relieving non-capital functions and regional coordinated development, accelerate the undertaking of suitable functions and relieved population from the central urban area by Beijing (北京) Plain New City, and enhance the capital's ecological security guarantee function of Beijing (北京) Ecological Conservation Area. Strengthen the construction of a commuting circle transportation system with rail transit as the backbone and road transportation as the support. Cross-border areas such as Tongzhou District (通州区) of Beijing (北京市) and the three northern counties of Langfang City (廊坊市) in Hebei Province (河北省), Beijing Daxing International Airport (北京大兴国际机场) Economic Zone, Tongwu Lang (通武廊), and Fangzhuo Lai (房涿涞) should play a pioneering and demonstrative role and achieve integrated high-quality development. The Functional Circle should focus on relief and upgrading and enhance the core competitiveness of the Capital Metropolitan Area. Promote the combination of the main and auxiliary of Beijing's (北京) central urban area and the Municipal Administrative Center, the coordinated development of Tianjin's (天津) "downtown" and "Binhai New Area," and the linked development of Hebei Xiong'an New Area (河北雄安新区) and Baoding (保定) central urban area, and cultivate the innovation triangle in the Beijing-Tianjin-Xiong'an (京津雄) area. Build the Beijing-Tianjin (京津) corridor into a comprehensive innovation corridor with intensive intellectual resources, high-level opening to the outside world, and connecting domestic and international dual circulation. Build the Beijing-Xiong'an (京雄) corridor into a high-quality development corridor for functional relief and undertaking, technological innovation, and institutional innovation. The Industrial Coordination Circle should deeply implement the main functional area strategy, strengthen division of labor and collaboration, promote the two-way flow of urban and rural elements, and build a multi-level collaborative and open pattern facing the whole country and even the world.
6. Innovate the organization and implementation of the "Plan." The Party Committees and governments of Beijing (北京市), Tianjin (天津市), and Hebei Province (河北省) should earnestly fulfill their main responsibilities, Beijing (北京市) should play a leading role, and the organization and implementation of the "Plan" should be grasped with the spirit of **钉钉子** (dīng dīng zi - "nailing nails," to work diligently and persistently). Coordinate the formulation of work plans and annual plans, and incorporate them into the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) coordinated development work system to promote deepened implementation. Resolutely maintain the seriousness and authority of the plan, and do a good job in the physical examination and evaluation of the plan's implementation. Relevant departments such as the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) and the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) should strengthen guidance and support, closely coordinate and cooperate, and jointly promote the implementation of the goals and tasks of the "Plan" in accordance with their respective responsibilities. Major matters involving the implementation of the capital's plan are included in the work system of the Capital Planning and Construction Committee.
Major matters encountered in the implementation of the "Plan" should be reported to the Party Central Committee and the State Council in a timely manner in accordance with procedures.
The CPC Central Committee
The State Council
January 22, 2026
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), February 2)
By: 本报记者
On February 2nd, the first day of the Spring Festival travel season, the total cross-regional flow of people in society is expected to be 187.91 million, an increase of 13% compared to the first day of the 2025 Spring Festival travel season. Reporters went deep into the front lines of railways, highways, waterways, and civil aviation to witness the hardcore guarantees on the journey home and capture the warm moments on the road.
Scene 1: Railway Boxed Meals are Prepared Here
At about 6 a.m., before dawn, the raw material receiving platform of the China Railway Beijing Bureau (国铁北京局) high-speed rail catering production and processing base was brightly lit, and refrigerated transport vehicles unloaded more than 2,000 kilograms of fresh ingredients one after another.
The aroma of food filled the meal packaging workshop, and two sealing machines made "click" sounds, neatly sealing the lunch boxes.
After more than a dozen strict procedures, more than 10,000 boxed meals were distributed by constant-temperature refrigerated trucks to distribution stations at railway stations such as Beijing West Railway Station (北京西站), and then delivered to passengers.
Scene 2: Smooth Highways are the Most Beautiful Scenery
The traffic flow on the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway (京沪高速) is like a shuttle. The reporter came to the Qingxian (青县) section of Hebei (河北) to experience the work of the Hebei Expressway Group (河北高速集团) Beijing-Shanghai Branch's (京沪分公司) traffic safety and smooth flow emergency team.
The first thing to do is to replenish "shared cones." "On the way, vehicles occasionally 'break down.' Taking reflective cones can warn vehicles coming from behind," said Cai Guangren (蔡广仁), the captain of the team.
A car suddenly broke down on the side of the driving lane. Cai Guangren immediately led his team to the scene, towed the car to the nearest service area, helped check the fault, and restarted it.
Scene 3: More Than 100 New Energy Vehicles "Cross-Sea Spring Festival Travel"
The first Spring Festival travel season after the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) implemented full island closure has begun. At Xiuying Port (秀英港) in Haikou (海口市), the "Lvyuan No. 9" (绿源九号) new energy vehicle special flat barge is ready to set sail.
More and more car owners are driving new energy vehicles across the sea. "What we have to do is guide vehicles to safely get on and off the ship, so that cars can also cross the sea efficiently," said Yang Youyong (杨尤勇), the chief mate of "Lvyuan No. 9".
"Lvyuan No. 9" can carry about 180 new energy vehicles per voyage. At 9:50, accompanied by the sound of the whistle, "Lvyuan No. 9" set off towards the north bank of the Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡).
Scene 4: Intelligent System Used for Airport Baggage Handling
At 6:02, Beijing Daxing International Airport (北京大兴国际机场) welcomed the first inbound flight on the first day of the Spring Festival travel season. About half an hour later, the first piece of luggage arrived steadily at the baggage claim carousel.
On the large screen in the central control room, an electronic map intuitively displays the operating status of the airport's 6 sorting machines, 22 inbound baggage carousels, and 41 outbound baggage carousels. The newly deployed intelligent baggage handling system is in operation.
Suddenly, the No. 1 sorting machine on the large screen flashed red. Xu Lin (徐林), the baggage module manager of the Daxing Airport Terminal Management Department (大兴机场航站楼管理部), walked into the baggage back hall, quickly located the problem and properly solved it, and the sorting machine quickly returned to normal operation.
(Related reports on page 13)
(Comprehensive reports from reporters Wang Yunshan (王云杉), Han Xin (韩鑫), Dong Zeyang (董泽扬), and Qiu Chaoyi (邱超奕) from this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Jinan, February 2 (Reporter Zou Wei) Li Qiang (李强), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, conducted research in Shandong (山东) on February 2. He emphasized the need to thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions on doing a good job in economic and social development this year and during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, adhere to a combination of short-term and long-term goals, focus on a good start, front-load the implementation of various policies, resolutely implement the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments, and more solidly and effectively promote development, benefit the people's livelihood, and increase momentum.
Li Qiang (李强) first visited Jinan No. 2 Machine Tool Group Co., Ltd. (济南二机床集团有限公司), inspected the lighthouse factory production line, and inquired in detail about subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and other processes, as well as the application of new materials. He expressed his appreciation for the company's continuous improvement of its competitiveness through digital transformation. Li Qiang (李强) said that intelligent manufacturing is the main direction for promoting industrial technology transformation and optimization and upgrading. It is necessary to actively use artificial intelligence technology to reshape the entire chain and entire cycle of production and manufacturing. While maintaining scale advantages, more attention should be paid to technological innovation, promoting the iterative upgrading of technology and products, and improving independent and controllable capabilities. It is necessary to continuously increase R&D investment, strengthen software and hardware collaboration, and continuously increase high-quality supply based on the development needs of related industries, especially emerging industries and future industries. At the No. 4 relay energy pumping station on the Liaore Entering Jinan Heating North Line (聊热入济供热北线4号中继能源泵站), Li Qiang (李强) gained an in-depth understanding of the progress of Liaore Entering Jinan (聊热入济), Jinan (济南) coal-fired boiler replacement, and other work, and affirmed the local "one network" construction for heating. Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that clean heating is not only conducive to people's livelihood security, but also conducive to reducing carbon emissions, increasing efficiency, and protecting the environment, and has good comprehensive benefits. It is necessary to strengthen the overall utilization of regional energy, promote the interconnection of pipeline network facilities, optimize heating metering methods, accelerate the research and application of green and low-carbon technologies, and transform industrial waste heat into a stable and clean heat source. Li Qiang (李强) listened to a report on Shandong Province's (山东省) energy construction and nuclear power development, and required that the construction and operational safety of clean energy projects be coordinated, the technical level and regulatory capabilities be improved, and better assistance be provided in building a new energy system.
During the research, Li Qiang (李强) presided over a symposium with representatives of responsible comrades from the provincial, municipal, county, and township levels of government to listen to opinions and suggestions on the two drafts for soliciting opinions on the "Government Work Report" (《政府工作报告》) and the "15th Five-Year Plan Outline (Draft)" (《“十五五”规划纲要（草案）》) and government work. Li Qiang (李强) emphasized that China's (中国) economy achieved new development in response to shocks last year, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality. This year, we must continue to strengthen our confidence, overcome difficulties, and forge ahead to ensure a good start and a good start for the "15th Five-Year Plan." Governments at all levels must, in accordance with the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, **狠抓落实** (hěn zhuā luò shí - "firmly grasp implementation," to vigorously implement and ensure things are carried out effectively) and take the initiative to act, give play to the unique advantages of various regions, strive to cultivate new growth points, and promote the implementation of various tasks as soon as possible. It is necessary to further strengthen service awareness, continuously improve government service efficiency, implement various policies to benefit enterprises, and solve the concerns and demands of enterprises. We must focus on promoting high-quality development, combine the compilation and implementation of the "15th Five-Year Plan," deeply plan a number of major measures and major projects, and make greater progress in key areas such as developing new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, strengthening the domestic circulation, and promoting residents' employment and income growth, so as to consolidate the foundation and accumulate momentum for future development. Li Qiang (李强) emphasized that local governments should adhere to **实事求是** (shí shì qiú shì - "seek truth from facts," be practical and realistic) and pay attention to system integration when compiling the "15th Five-Year Plan," especially the special planning of the grassroots level should adhere to being small but refined, and should not be greedy for **贪大求全** (tān dà qiú quán - "greedy for big and complete," to be overambitious and seek perfection in everything).
Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) accompanied the research.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), February 2nd. The 59th Chairman’s Council meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee was held on the morning of February 2nd at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京). Chairman Zhao Leji (赵乐际) presided over the meeting. The meeting decided that the 20th session of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee will be held in Beijing (北京) on February 4th.
The Chairman’s Council suggested that the 20th session of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee should review the report of the Credentials Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会代表资格审查委员会) on the qualifications of individual deputies.
At the Chairman's Council meeting, Liu Qi (刘奇), Secretary-General of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee, reported on the draft agenda and schedule of the 20th session of the Standing Committee. The person in charge of the Credentials Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会代表资格审查委员会) made a report on relevant topics.
Vice Chairpersons of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠), Wang Dongming (王东明), Xiao Jie (肖捷), Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), Ding Zhongli (丁仲礼), Cai Dafeng (蔡达峰), He Wei (何维), Wu Weihua (武维华), Tie Ning (铁凝), Peng Qinghua (彭清华), Zhang Qingwei (张庆伟), Losang Jamcan (洛桑江村), and Shohrat Zakir (雪克来提·扎克尔) attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 2nd (Reporter) - 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 (CPPCC), met with a delegation from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (俄自民党), led by its Chairman Leonid Slutsky (斯卢茨基), in Beijing (北京) on February 2nd.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that under the guidance of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Vladimir Putin (普京), the China-Russia relationship in the new era has maintained a high level of stable operation. China is willing to work with Russia to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continuously consolidate strategic mutual trust, deepen good-neighborly friendship, enhance pragmatic cooperation, strengthen inter-party exchanges, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (中国全国政协) is willing to make positive contributions to this end.
Slutsky (斯卢茨基) said that the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (俄自民党) is willing to strengthen exchanges with the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, firmly adhere to the one-China principle, support the Russian and Chinese governments and legislative bodies in deepening relations, strengthen coordination and cooperation in multilateral mechanisms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上海合作组织) and BRICS countries (金砖国家), consolidate the traditional friendship between Russia and China, and safeguard the common interests of the Global South countries.
Shen Yueyue (沈跃跃), Wang Dongfeng (王东峰), and others attended the meeting.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 丁怡婷
With the 147-meter blade slowly rising and precisely docking with the hub, which is more than 50 stories high, a 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine was successfully installed in the Fujian (福建) sea area on January 13, breaking the global record for the largest single-unit capacity installed in an actual marine environment.
Behind the large capacity lies new technology. "The key components of the unit are 100% domestically produced, and the independently developed airfoil blades are used, with wind capture efficiency reaching the world's leading level; breakthroughs have been made in the lightweight design of the entire unit, and the weight per megawatt is reduced by more than 20% compared with the industry average, reducing the difficulty of hoisting construction and the cost of foundation construction," said Yu Chenguang (于晨光), general manager of Goldwind Technology's (金风科技) offshore business unit.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "China has abundant wind power, photovoltaic and other resources, and has great potential for developing new energy sources" "We must vigorously tackle key green and low-carbon technologies."
With the continuous breakthroughs in domestic technology and the continuous improvement of economic efficiency, China's cumulative installed offshore wind power capacity has accounted for more than half of the world's total installed offshore wind power capacity. By the end of 2025, China's cumulative installed wind power capacity reached 640 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 22.9%, ranking first in the world for more than 10 consecutive years.
"China Wind" has climbed to a higher peak, with breakthroughs in quantity and improvements in quality. In 2025, China's wind power industry will develop towards new and better directions, and wind energy resources in more regions will be efficiently developed.
Continuously strengthen technology research and development, and the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain are more mature—
Looking at the quality improvement and upgrading from a blade. In September 2025, the 122-meter blade produced by Sinoma Blade (中材叶片) Yangjiang Company withstood the test of Super Typhoon "Hagupit".
"In the past few years, we have continued to tackle the technology of carbon fiber blades. Compared with traditional glass fiber blades, the root diameter of all-carbon fiber blades has been expanded to about 5 meters, and the bearing capacity of the blade root has increased by about 20%, breaking the industry bottleneck of 'the longer the blade, the more brittle it is'." The technical person in charge of Sinoma Blade (中材叶片) Yangjiang Company introduced that in 2025, the company's blade order volume increased significantly year-on-year, and multiple production lines remained fully open.
Looking at intelligent efficiency from a system. At a demonstration wind farm of Envision Energy (远景能源), wind turbines with upgraded intelligent system platforms are operating in an orderly manner.
"The wind power industry is shifting from competing for the 'big' and 'cheap' of a single equipment to pursuing the 'smart' and 'reliable' of the entire life cycle." Lou Yimin (娄益民), senior vice president and chief product officer of Envision Energy (远景能源), introduced that the company's meteorological and energy models can generate global weather forecasts for the next 15 to 30 days within 3 minutes, and advance the early warning cycle of major failures by several months, helping wind turbines see clearly, generate skillfully, and rotate stably, increasing power generation by 8% and driving wind farm revenue growth by more than 20%.
Through continuous large-scale development and innovation of the entire industrial chain, China has become the world's largest wind power equipment manufacturing base, supplying about 70% of the world's wind power equipment to the global energy market, and helping to reduce the average cost of electricity per kilowatt-hour of global wind power projects by 60% in the past 10 years.
Customized production expands market space, and application scenarios are more diversified—
Flying to the sky, the world's largest 5,000-square-meter high-altitude wind power generation wind-catching umbrella successfully opened. The "flying power station" uses the wind-catching umbrella to reciprocate in the air to capture wind energy. Under normal conditions, the annual power generation can reach 10 million kilowatt-hours;
Climbing to the plateau, the highest altitude of the China Huadian (中国华电) Tibet Qonggyai (琼结) wind power project is 5,370 meters. The blades are made of high weather resistance gel coat and wear-resistant coating to improve erosion resistance;
Going to the deep sea, the 17-megawatt direct-drive floating offshore wind turbine unit jointly developed by China Huaneng (中国华能) and Dongfang Electric (东方电气) has been launched, which can be used for the development of deep and far-reaching offshore wind energy resources in water depths of more than 50 meters.
In 2025, in response to the needs of various terrains and environments such as high altitude, desert, Gobi, low temperature, and low wind speed, the wind power industry actively develops customized products and solutions to make application scenarios more diversified.
The "wind power +" model promotes win-win cooperation among all parties, and the industrial ecology is more integrated—
On Mianchuan Island (棉船岛) in Jiujiang (九江), Jiangxi (江西), 18 giant wind turbines are turning in the wind. The lighting brightness of wind-solar complementary smart street lights is about 60% higher than that of traditional solar street lights, and the daily lighting time is extended by about 2 hours.
In 2025, the full-capacity grid-connected power generation of the State Power Investment Corporation (国家电投) Mianchuan Island (棉船岛) wind power project marked the commissioning of the first "zero-carbon island" in the Yangtze River Basin (长江流域) to realize large-scale renewable energy power supply. According to reports, the "zero-carbon island" is promoting the combination of various resources such as "wind, solar, storage, hydrogen, agriculture, fishing, and tourism." Today, in addition to realizing self-sufficiency in energy for the production and life of 32,000 island residents, clean green electricity can also be sent to the grid and sent out of the island.
In Fujian (福建), the world's first wind-fishing integrated floating platform "Guoneng Sharing" (国能共享号) combines floating wind turbines with aquaculture cages, and harvests aquatic products while generating electricity; in Jilin (吉林), the first phase of the China Energy Construction (中能建) Songyuan (松原) green hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol integrated project has been put into operation, and the green electricity generated by wind and solar power is directly supplied to the chemical industrial park to produce green hydrogen through electrolysis of water. In 2025, the integrated development trend of wind power multi-energy complementarity and multi-industry integration will become more and more obvious.
Developing new energy is an inevitable trend to achieve sustainable development. The National Energy Administration (国家能源局) stated that in 2026, it will continue to increase the proportion of new energy supply, accelerate the construction of new energy bases such as the "Three Norths" (三北) and the integrated water-wind-solar power in major river basins, and offshore wind power, promote the development and construction of deep-sea offshore wind power, and explore the construction of integrated wind-solar-hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol new energy development bases.
"Wind power is one of the most technologically mature and market-competitive new energy sources." Qin Haiyan (秦海岩), Secretary-General of the Wind Energy Professional Committee of the Chinese Renewable Energy Society (中国可再生能源学会风能专业委员会), believes that with the high proportion of wind power application, the energy cost of the whole society will be further reduced, and wind power development and construction will also drive the coordination of multiple industrial chains such as high-end equipment, new materials, and intelligent control, and promote economic development.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王东辉
Making packaging bottles, oil filling, capping, adding handles, packing... In the edible oil packaging workshop of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) Shanghai factory, a complete set of processes runs smoothly on the automated production line. Inside the workshop, a visual recognition system on the production line screens out defective products; outside the workshop, a smart screen updates production progress and other information in real time.
As a representative enterprise in the grain and oil industry, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) invested in its first modern refining and small-package edible oil processing plant in China in 1988. Today, it has built more than 80 production bases and more than 170 production-oriented enterprises in China, building an industrial system covering grain and oil processing, big health products, central kitchens, and other fields.
Over the past 38 years, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) has invested approximately 100 billion yuan in China. "Every investment is a firm belief in the Chinese market. The Chinese market is large enough, there are enough opportunities, and investing in China is investing in the future," said Mu Yankui (穆彦魁), Director and President of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团).
Technology Empowerment——
Extracting Rice Bran Oil from Rice Bran
Rice, flour, grain, and oil products seem ordinary, but they have witnessed the rapid iteration of industry and technology, reflecting the company's steady progress towards high-quality development.
Rice bran and rice husks separated from rice during processing were once neglected by-products, but now they have been transformed with the empowerment of technology.
In the rice bran oil processing workshop of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish (益海嘉里金龙鱼) factory in Harbin (哈尔滨), Heilongjiang (黑龙江), golden rice bran oil extracted from rice bran flows slowly.
"Rice bran contains beneficial ingredients such as oryzanol and plant sterols, which are rich in nutritional value, but also prone to rancidity," said Wang Wei (王巍), General Manager of the Rice Industry Division of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团). "We built a factory in the origin of rice to achieve the fastest 6-hour rice bran puffing, preservation, and extraction into oil. We have developed more than 50 patented technologies such as rice bran stabilization and enzymatic degumming, and successfully extracted rice bran oil from rice bran while retaining its nutritional components."
Rice husk is a renewable biomass resource with the characteristics of zero pollution, wide source, and large reserves. Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) has innovatively developed a pyrolysis gasification process to successfully convert rice husks into combustible gas and rice husk charcoal.
"The residual heat from the combustion of combustible gas can be converted into steam for production, which improves combustion efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions," Wang Wei (王巍) introduced. "Rice husk charcoal can be further made into white carbon black and activated carbon, which can be used in automobile tire manufacturing, water purification, and other fields."
"Now, rice, wheat, soybeans, and corn can all be fully utilized in the factory. The value of the entire industrial chain has been improved, and it can also give back to farmers and increase income," Wang Wei (王巍) said.
Safety First——
Building a Quality Control Defense Line from Field to Table
Sampling, crushing, and a portion of peanut samples are sent to the raw grain testing room. Staff members carefully test the quality of the peanuts with instruments, recording information such as moisture and oil content... In the edible oil processing workshop of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish (益海嘉里金龙鱼) Qingdao (青岛) factory in Shandong (山东), raw peanuts can only enter the processing procedures such as screening, pressing, and refining after the key data meets the standards.
Food safety is the bottom line for the high-quality development of grain and oil processing enterprises. "We implement full supply chain management for our products, and multiple quality control nodes are set up in every link from procurement to sales," said Pan Kun (潘坤), Food Safety Director of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团). The oil pressing and refining processes are carried out in fully enclosed equipment to avoid adverse effects on the products from the external environment.
In the oil and fat testing center, staff members are testing a batch of edible oil samples that are about to leave the factory. Pan Kun (潘坤) introduced that the center conducts comprehensive testing and layer-by-layer control from the entry of raw materials to the exit of products.
Relying on strict processes, professional equipment, and strong scientific research capabilities, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) has built a solid quality control defense line from the field to the table. Currently, 40 laboratories of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) have been accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (中国合格评定国家认可委员会).
Use strict standards to ensure food safety. In 2025, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) has cumulatively self-tested 5.28 million samples and completed 30.77 million tests; and accepted more than 50,000 product spot checks by various testing institutions, with a spot check pass rate of 100%.
User Thinking——
Consumer Demand is the Direction of Enterprise Investment
"This glycerol diester oil is a new edible oil we launched in the past two years." In the Shanghai Global R&D Center (上海全球研发中心) of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团), Director Liu Chunming (刘春明) introduced the product performance, "The vast majority of ingredients in ordinary edible oil are triglycerides, and excessive intake will form fat. At present, we have developed and used bio-enzyme technology to reduce the content of triglycerides in edible oil, which is more beneficial to health."
Upgrading to the direction of big health is the main direction of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group's (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) development in recent years. This edible oil, which has been developed for 20 years, is the company's main big health product.
In Mu Yankui's (穆彦魁) view, the big health food industry caters to consumers' upgraded demand for healthy diets and is the future development direction of the grain and oil food industry. "The important driving force for the high-quality development of enterprises is to continuously meet consumers' requirements for health," said Mu Yankui (穆彦魁).
In April 2025, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) launched the big health brand "Golden Dragon Fish Fengyi Hall (金龙鱼丰益堂)", using technology to create functional foods and promote the industry to achieve a leap from traditional food safety assurance to nutrition and health orientation.
"We have a scale advantage in the field of functional foods. Relying on the annual processing volume of tens of millions of tons of agricultural products and deep scientific research accumulation and technical strength, we can extract important plant active ingredients such as plant sterols on a large scale and process them into functional foods," Liu Chunming (刘春明) introduced.
Consumer demand is the direction of enterprise investment. Launching small-package edible oil to replace small workshop bulk oil; increasing investment in factory construction to meet the needs of product deep processing; strengthening production and supply chain cooperation to establish a central kitchen ecological park... In the 38 years of development in China, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) has always adapted to the iterative upgrade of consumers' dietary concepts and has become a practitioner and witness of the development of the national grain and oil industry.
"We have grown together with the Chinese market, and the continuous increase in investment shows that we are firmly optimistic about the Chinese market, and also reflects the responsibility that overseas Chinese-funded enterprises should have," said Mu Yankui (穆彦魁). Looking to the future, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group (益海嘉里金龙鱼集团) will continue to contribute to the high-quality development of the grain and oil industry with its own development, and strive to play a greater role in ensuring national food security.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 2nd (Xinhua) On February 2nd, the Promotion Conference on Ideological and Political Course Construction in Colleges and Universities in the New Era was held in Beijing (北京). Li Shulei (李书磊), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部), attended and delivered a speech.
The meeting pointed out that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has attached great importance to ideological and political education, placed the construction of ideological and political courses in schools in a more prominent position in the overall situation of the Party and the country, and made a series of important arrangements, bringing the construction level of ideological and political courses to a new level. In the new era and new journey, the school's educational environment and student characteristics have undergone significant changes, making it urgently necessary to strengthen and improve the construction of ideological and political courses, and unswervingly use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to cultivate people, so as to better cultivate builders and successors of socialism.
The meeting emphasized that formulating and issuing a curriculum plan for ideological and political courses in colleges and universities in the new era is a major decision made by the Party Central Committee from the height of upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics, building a strong socialist modern country, and realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. It is necessary to build a curriculum and teaching material system with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the core content, build a high-level teaching staff with firm beliefs and profound knowledge, and enhance the attractiveness and appeal of ideological and political courses. It is necessary to strengthen organizational leadership, solidly promote the implementation and effectiveness of the curriculum plan, and continuously improve the quality and level of ideological and political courses.
Relevant officials from the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) and the Ministry of Education (教育部), liaison officers from member units of the Central Education Work Leading Group, responsible comrades from the Propaganda Departments of the Party Committees of provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团), responsible comrades from the Secretariat of the Education Work Leading Group, responsible comrades from some universities, and experts and scholars from the social science and theoretical circles attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 2nd (Xinhua) – On February 2nd, the 2026 Spring Festival travel season (chunyun) commenced. He Lifeng (何立峰), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, inspected the comprehensive transportation work for the Spring Festival travel season in Beijing (北京) and Tianjin (天津) on the 2nd. He Lifeng (何立峰) emphasized that the Spring Festival travel season concerns the happy reunion of millions of households during the Spring Festival holiday and the immediate interests of hundreds of millions of people. It is an important political task and a project for the people's well-being, which the Party Central Committee and the State Council attach great importance to. All regions, relevant departments, and transportation enterprises must resolutely implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, adhere to the principle of safety first and people-oriented approach, firmly establish **底线思维、极限思维** (dǐ xiàn sī wéi, jí xiàn sī wéi - "bottom-line thinking, extreme thinking," a mindset that anticipates the worst-case scenario and plans accordingly), and make every effort to ensure the safety, stability, and smooth operation of comprehensive transportation services during the Spring Festival travel season.
He Lifeng (何立峰) visited Beijing South Railway Station (北京南站), the Tianjin (天津) entrance of the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway (京津塘高速), Tianjin Binhai International Airport (天津滨海国际机场), and Tianjin Railway Station (天津站), among other places. He listened to reports on the Spring Festival travel season work, conducted on-site inspections of the organization, safety production, transportation support, and convenient services, and extended greetings to volunteers, public security police officers, and transportation industry cadres and workers who are fighting on the front lines of the Spring Festival travel season.
He Lifeng (何立峰) pointed out that during the Spring Festival travel season, transportation will be operating at a high level, and comprehensive transportation will face greater pressure. All departments and units of transportation must implement various measures in detail, make every effort to provide travel service guarantees, strengthen monitoring and early warning of extreme weather and geological disasters, and prevent and respond to them. They should also conduct in-depth investigations and rectification of safety production hazards, and effectively strengthen major risk prevention and upgrade control of dangerous sources. It is necessary to strengthen the organization of comprehensive transportation and publicize travel guidance, strive to provide passengers with various forms of heartwarming services, care for front-line employees, and make every effort to create a safe, convenient, and warm Spring Festival travel season.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 2nd (Reporter). The Fourth Executive Committee Meeting of the 13th All-China Women's Federation was held in Beijing on the 2nd. The meeting thoroughly implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on women, children, and the work of the Women's Federation, conscientiously implemented the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the Central Economic Work Conference, conveyed and studied the instructions and requirements of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and studied and deployed key tasks for 2026. State Councilor and President of the All-China Women's Federation, Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴), attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) emphasized that the comprehensive leadership of the Party should be implemented throughout the entire process and all aspects of the Women's Federation's work. It is necessary to consciously locate the position in serving the overall situation of the "15th Five-Year Plan," consistently promote the "Five Actions" and "Six Practical Matters," continuously exert efforts in implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) keynote speech at the Global Women's Summit, strengthen the ideological and political guidance of women with a higher stance, mobilize the vast number of women to make contributions to Chinese-style modernization with more practical measures, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of women and children with stronger responsibility, deepen and expand the work of the Women's Federation in emerging fields with newer concepts, strengthen the construction of family, family education, and family style with greater efforts, and resolutely safeguard political security in the women's field. It is necessary to give play to unique advantages, improve the quality of pairing and caring services for loving mothers, promote the quality and expansion of female housekeeping services, strengthen the "Happy Connection" marriage and love services, etc., so that women, children, and families have a real sense of gain, and gather majestic women's power for a good start to the "15th Five-Year Plan."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姜晓丹
Guangdong Humen (广东虎门) Fashion Design City, independent designer Zhou Man (周曼) is preparing for the spring collection. Selecting a black trench coat design draft with the mouse, she enters the instructions "AI redesign, burgundy, sleeve pattern reorganization, collar adjustment." A few seconds later, dozens of trench coat styles appear on the screen – shades of burgundy, diverse sleeves, various collars, a dazzling array.
"When I first entered the industry eight years ago, redesigning required manually cropping and color-adjusting images with photo editing software, and then repeatedly communicating with pattern makers, which took at least half a day," Zhou Man (周曼) said. At that time, she had to spend a morning browsing thousands of images, downloading, classifying, and filtering available styles. "A trench coat, from collecting inspiration, drawing, modifying, to sampling, used to take at least 7 days, now it only takes 1 day."
It's not just about saving time. Zhou Man (周曼) continues to operate the system, "combining a minimalist trench coat with spliced leather," immediately generating 10 options. The "series color scheme" function matches six sets of trendy color combinations; the "craft fusion" function transforms the brand logo into a metallic effect, realizing real-time preview of the design effect. "In the past, making craft samples required opening molds and making patterns, costing two to three thousand yuan and waiting for several days. Now, the AI effect costing a few cents is very realistic. Production is carried out after confirming the fabric, color scheme, craft effect, and the effect of the garment on the body, greatly reducing costs."
In Humen (虎门) Fashion Design City, more and more studios are becoming new scenarios for the application of AI technology. "Resident merchants in public areas can use AI design systems, trend databases, and supply chain resources for free, changing the traditional creative model," said Jiang Jun (蒋俊), general manager of the Design City. The Design City not only incubates designers but also provides trade exhibitions, supply chain docking, and other services. "Designers rely on flipping through magazines, shuttling through fashion shows, and fabric markets to find inspiration, which is inefficient and not easy to accurately grasp trends. AI can assume the role of 'trend analyst + junior designer,' quickly generating solutions that meet market demands and improving efficiency."
The AI system that allows Humen (虎门) Fashion Design City to quickly "launch new products" comes from Dielun Wang Technology Co., Ltd. (蝶讯网科技有限公司). Long Bo (龙波), general manager of Dielun Wang (蝶讯网), introduced that in 1995, the company started by organizing fashion information and selling it to tailors and clothing factories, gradually established a website, conducted trend forecasting, and until 2023, developed a large model. "We have 30 years of data accumulation and industry insights, and we understand what designers and the market need. For example, 'New Chinese Style,' foreign large models may understand it as ancient Chinese clothing. Through data training and consumer analysis, we can accurately extract Chinese elements such as pankou (盘扣) and embroidery, and we can also achieve fine-tuning and launch of new style models within 1 hour."
After AI generates the design draft, Zhou Man's (周曼) work has just "begun." For her, AI is only assisting in the initial screening of solutions and analyzing trends from massive resources. Making a new garment more soulful still relies on the designer, and then it is up to her to optimize creativity and refine details.
"AI is not replacing designers, but helping designers work better," Jiang Jun (蒋俊) introduced. 65% of the clothing brands in Humen (虎门) Fashion Design City use Dielun Wang's (蝶讯网) AI system, and the success rate of converting from creative ideas to products has increased by at least 50%, greatly reducing trial and error costs. In the past, to launch 20 products, 100 sample garments had to be developed. After AI simulation and optimization, only 30 to 40 sample garments need to be developed, and the overall efficiency is increased by 2 to 3 times, making "hundreds of styles launched simultaneously" a common occurrence. Independent designers can also focus on creativity with the help of AI and shared resources, reducing overall design costs by at least 80%; young designers grow quickly, and the time from assistant to independent designer is shortened by more than half.
With the development of the "small batch quick turnaround" flexible model in the apparel industry, digitalization is deeply integrated into all aspects of the apparel design industry chain. For example, on Dielun Wang's (蝶讯网) AI system, the "Fabric Direct Train" function can realize one-click matching of suppliers. After designers release their needs, suppliers can also bid online. With the advantage of Guangdong's (广东) textile industry supply chain, samples can be received as soon as the same day.
Jiang Jun (蒋俊) believes that consumer demand is showing a personalized trend, and the cycle of popular clothing styles is short, requiring companies to respond quickly. If following the traditional design process, it takes months to launch a product, AI accelerates the entire process of design, market feedback, and production adjustment, avoiding inventory backlog.
Digital empowerment, industrial cluster collaboration, and new consumption trends are promoting the optimization and innovation adjustment of Guangdong's (广东) textile and apparel industry structure, and revenue is expected to reach 700 billion yuan in 2025.
This issue coordinated by: Guo Xueyan (郭雪岩)
Extended Reading
New Scenarios for Digital Application in the Apparel Industry
Quality Inspection Installs "Sharp Eyes": In textile enterprises, AI visual inspection systems combined with multi-spectral analysis technology can identify defects such as broken yarns and stains on printed fabrics within 0.5 seconds, with an accuracy rate of over 95%; near-infrared spectroscopy technology can detect the integrity of UV protection coatings on sunscreen clothing, the proportion of shading layers in curtains, and other functional parameters, reducing the original 40-minute inspection time to within 3 minutes, and controlling the missed detection rate to below 0.5%.
Design Welcomes "Intelligent Partners": Cloud design systems become "trend analysts + junior designers." By entering keywords, hundreds of design drawings that fit global trends can be generated in 4 seconds, and 3D model try-on effects can be generated with one click, simultaneously simulating costs and market response.
Procurement Launches "Fabric Finding Artifact": After scanning sample fabrics, AI fabric finders can match fabrics from millions of stocks in 2 minutes, displaying key data such as weight, color number, and composition ratio, improving efficiency by 300% compared to the past. It can also link to cloud platforms to match factories with "available schedules and capabilities" for production, easily coping with the sudden material demands of trends such as "dopamine dressing."
Production is Equipped with a "Digital Brain": Intelligent hanging systems combined with dedicated chips allow for full traceability from cut pieces to finished garments; automatic cutting beds complete precise cutting of 200 layers of fabric in 29 seconds, with an efficiency 17 times that of traditional electric shears; production management systems connect 9 modules, adjusting production plans in real time, achieving order-to-shipment in as little as 24 hours, and increasing per capita daily output by more than 1 time.
Logistics Upgrades "Intelligent Handling": AGV robots solve the problem of material handling loss, improving handling efficiency by 300%; intelligent three-dimensional warehousing systems achieve automatic storage, delivery, and data management, greatly reducing the error rate of inbound and outbound operations; industrial Internet identification technology helps make logistics information clear and traceable throughout the chain.
Marketing Has "Digital Human Helpers": Digital humans can live stream 24 hours a day without interruption, overcoming the time difference impact of cross-border live streaming and using more than 120 languages to help apparel products efficiently reach the global market.
(Reported and compiled by Jiang Xiaodan (姜晓丹), this newspaper reporter)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 2nd (Reporter Wang Ke (王珂)) - The Ministry of Commerce (商务部) and eight other departments recently issued the "2026 'Happy Shopping for the New Year' Spring Festival Special Event Plan." The event will take place during the 9-day Spring Festival holiday from February 15th to 23rd, aiming to boost the holiday market, enrich the cultural life of the masses, stimulate holiday consumption vitality, and create a Spring Festival consumption feast with full regional linkage and enjoyment for all.
According to the plan, the activities cover six aspects: "delicious food," "good accommodation," "convenient travel," "enjoyable tourism," "pleasant shopping," and "fun entertainment." Combining the development of the Chinese Food Festival and time-honored brand carnival activities, organize famous catering stores, time-honored catering enterprises, local specialty snacks, etc., to launch New Year's Eve dinner packages and Spring Festival reunion banquets; link home furnishing stores, home appliance brands, and home decoration companies to launch "New Year's Home Renovation" promotional activities; civil aviation and railway departments increase transportation capacity and optimize air-rail combined transportation products; carry out national Spring Festival culture and tourism consumption month activities; guide key business districts (pedestrian streets), brand stores, and offshore tax refund shops to prepare sufficient high-quality goods offline, and jointly carry out promotional activities; encourage various regions to launch Spring Festival movie viewing discounts, and carry out "taste food with movies" and other New Year's welfare activities.
The plan proposes guiding pilot cities with prize-winning invoices to carefully design plans and increase the amount of prize money during the Spring Festival; encouraging other regions to integrate resources from all parties and organize shopping draws, consumption subsidies, and consumption coupon activities according to local conditions. Encourage various regions to increase the number of subsidies for consumer goods trade-in during the Spring Festival and increase support for offline physical retail. Focusing on key scenarios, continue to improve the payment environment such as bank cards, mobile payments, and cash services to facilitate payments for inbound tourists.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) February 2nd dispatch (Reporter Sun Xiuyan (孙秀艳)) The National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) recently issued the "Notice on Doing a Good Job in Medical Insurance Fund Supervision in 2026," comprehensively deploying the new year's medical insurance fund supervision work, clarifying that it will deeply rectify the problems of illegal and irregular use of medical insurance funds, continue to increase the supervision of medical insurance funds, consolidate the high-pressure situation of fund supervision, and resolutely safeguard the bottom line of medical insurance fund security.
Continuing to carry out special rectification of outstanding problems in the management of medical insurance funds is the primary task of this year's medical insurance fund supervision. The notice pointed out that it is necessary to continue to carry out special rectification, and to unswervingly "reduce the stock and curb the increase" in response to fraud and deception.
The notice requires continuous efforts to increase the intensity of flight inspections, coordinate national flight inspections, provincial flight inspections, and municipal cross-mutual inspections, and promote annual flight inspections, special flight inspections, and "acupoint-style" flight inspections in an integrated manner to achieve full coverage of flight inspections in all provinces, covering designated medical institutions, management agencies, insured persons, insured units, and other entities, covering basic medical insurance, maternity insurance, critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, and other types of insurance. The annual flight inspection focuses on the overall planning areas with high operational risks of medical insurance funds, abnormally high hospitalization rates, abnormal medical insurance payment rates, and ineffective rectification of flight inspection problems, focuses on designated medical institutions with large fund usage and a relatively high concentration of clues to problems reported and screened by big data, and focuses on key areas such as orthopedics, oncology, examination and testing, ophthalmology, stomatology, general surgery, and neurology. Special flight inspections focus on outstanding problems such as illegal and irregular use of medical insurance funds that are the focus of social attention and strongly reflected by the masses.
The notice clarifies that it will continue to carry out special actions to combat illegal and irregular problems in the medical insurance field by applying drug traceability codes, consolidate the high-pressure situation of combating the resale of medical insurance returned drugs, and accurately combat illegal and irregular behaviors involving drugs such as reselling returned drugs, exchanging medical insurance drugs, swiping medical insurance vouchers, and prescribing excessive amounts of drugs. Continue to screen abnormal clues of drug traceability codes and issue them to local authorities for verification and disposal in stages.
Innovatively exploring the application of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and new scenarios for supervision is also one of the key tasks of fund supervision this year. The notice clarifies that it will continue to increase the research and application of various big data supervision models, focusing on typical illegal and irregular behaviors, drugs and consumables, diagnosis and treatment items, key populations, diseases, and types of insurance, and continuously enrich and improve the big data supervision model matrix. Continue to innovate and expand the practical path and application scenarios of "artificial intelligence + medical insurance supervision," and continue to promote the transformation and application of the pilot results of anti-fraud big data supervision.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 2nd (Reporter Wang Guan (王观)) To better implement the Value Added Tax Law and its implementation regulations and related tax policies, the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局) recently released the "Announcement on Adjusting Relevant Matters Concerning Value Added Tax Tax Return Filing" regarding the transition period of the new Value Added Tax policy, making optimized adjustments to relevant matters concerning Value Added Tax tax return filing to help taxpayers complete Value Added Tax filing more accurately and conveniently.
The announcement takes the active, stable, and orderly implementation of the new Value Added Tax policy as a prerequisite, maintaining taxpayers' filing habits and minimizing changes to tax filing software as much as possible. It clarifies that the forms for Value Added Tax and surtaxes and fees tax returns, advance payment forms, and other forms will remain unchanged, with only adjustments made to the filling caliber of some columns.
The main adjustments include: According to the policy change of incorporating "labor services" into the category of "services," the filling caliber of relevant columns in the main form for general taxpayers is expanded to services, intangible assets, and real estate; based on the adjustment of the definition of sales, the filling scope of differential deduction items is optimized; according to the changes in the threshold policy, it is clarified that the relevant columns in the main form for small-scale taxpayers that originally filled in the sales and tax amounts enjoying the Value Added Tax exemption policy for small and micro enterprises are adjusted to fill in the tax-exempt sales and tax-exempt amounts that have not reached the threshold; according to the new requirements for Value Added Tax prepayment for oil and gas field enterprises, a "production and living service" item is added to the "Value Added Tax and Surtaxes and Fees Prepayment Form."
To improve filling accuracy, the filing system adds a detailed pop-up window auxiliary function. When taxpayers fill in "other" types of input tax amounts or input tax amount transfers, the system will pop up detailed options to guide filling. At the same time, the system sets up intelligent reminders for policy changes that are prone to errors. For example, the collection rate for small-scale taxpayers is uniformly 3%. If the original 5% collection rate column is filled in, the system will automatically pop up a reminder that the relevant policy has been adjusted, which will be further judged by the taxpayer according to the actual situation to reduce erroneous declarations.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), February 2nd (Reporter Tang Shining (唐诗凝)) - The reporter learned on the 2nd that the mandatory national standard "Safety Technical Requirements for Automobile Door Handles" (GB 48001—2026) organized and formulated by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) has recently been approved and issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (国家市场监督管理总局) and the Standardization Administration of China (国家标准化管理委员会), and will be implemented on January 1, 2027.
This standard clearly regulates the mechanical release configuration requirements of door handles, the requirements for opening doors, arrangement areas, and operating space, as well as the marking and operating instructions requirements for interior door handles, focusing on solving pain points such as inconvenient operation and inability to open exterior door handles after accidents, poor operational convenience and loss of function in some scenarios for interior door handles, and poor recognizability of interior door handles.
Industry insiders pointed out that the formulation of the standard comprehensively improves the safety performance of door handles, which is of great significance for guiding and standardizing technological innovation and industrial application of door handles, strengthening personnel emergency escape and safety rescue capabilities, building a solid safety line for consumers' lives, and improving the level of road traffic safety, providing solid technical support for the high-quality development of China's automobile industry.
Return to TopOn February 1st, in the carrot planting base of Donghu Community, Wangling Town, Binyang County, Nanning, Guangxi (广西南宁宾阳县王灵镇东湖社区), villagers seized the sunny weather to carry out carrot harvesting operations. The local area developed the carrot industry by adapting to local conditions, driving income growth for villagers and helping the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Photo by Fang Yongtao (方永涛) (Image China (影像中国))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 丁怡婷
With the 147-meter-long blade slowly rising and precisely docking with the hub, which is more than 50 stories high, a 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine was successfully installed in the waters of Fujian (福建) on January 13, breaking the global record for the largest single-unit capacity installed in an actual marine environment.
Behind the large capacity lies new technology. "The key components of the unit are 100% domestically produced, and it adopts independently developed airfoil blades, with wind capture efficiency reaching the world's leading level; breakthroughs have been made in the lightweight design of the entire unit, with the weight per megawatt reduced by more than 20% compared to the industry average, reducing the difficulty of hoisting construction and the cost of foundation construction," said Yu Chenguang (于晨光), General Manager of Goldwind Technology's (金风科技) Offshore Business Unit.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "China has abundant wind power, photovoltaic and other resources, and has great potential for developing new energy sources" "We must vigorously tackle key green and low-carbon technologies."
With the continuous breakthrough of domestic technology and the continuous improvement of economic efficiency, China's cumulative installed offshore wind power capacity has accounted for more than half of the world's total installed offshore wind power capacity. By the end of 2025, China's cumulative installed wind power capacity reached 640 million kilowatts, an increase of 22.9% year-on-year, ranking first in the world for more than 10 consecutive years.
"China Wind" is climbing to a higher peak, with breakthroughs in quantity and improvements in quality. In 2025, China's wind power industry will develop towards new and better directions, and wind energy resources in more regions will be efficiently developed.
Continuously strengthen technology research and development, and the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain are more mature—
Looking at quality improvement and upgrading from a single blade. In September 2025, the 122-meter blade produced by Sinoma Blade (中材叶片) Yangjiang Company withstood the test of Super Typhoon "Hagupit."
"In recent years, we have continued to tackle the technology of carbon fiber blades. Compared with traditional glass fiber blades, the root diameter of all-carbon fiber blades has been expanded to about 5 meters, and the load-bearing capacity of the blade root has been increased by about 20%, breaking the industry bottleneck of 'the longer the blade, the more brittle it is'," the technical person in charge of Sinoma Blade (中材叶片) Yangjiang Company introduced. In 2025, the company's blade order volume increased significantly year-on-year, and many production lines remained fully open.
Looking at intelligence and efficiency from a system. At a demonstration wind farm of Envision Energy (远景能源), wind turbines with upgraded intelligent system platforms are operating in an orderly manner.
"The wind power industry is shifting from competing for the 'big' and 'cheap' of single equipment to pursuing the 'smart' and 'reliable' of the entire life cycle." Lou Yimin (娄益民), Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer of Envision Energy (远景能源), introduced that the meteorological big model and energy big model developed by the company can generate global weather forecasts for the next 15 to 30 days within 3 minutes, advance the early warning cycle of major failures by several months, help wind turbines see clearly, generate skillfully, and rotate stably, increase power generation by 8%, and drive the revenue growth of wind farms by more than 20%.
Through continuous large-scale development and innovation of the entire industrial chain, China has become the world's largest wind power equipment manufacturing base, supplying about 70% of the world's wind power equipment to the global energy market, and helping to reduce the average cost of electricity per kilowatt-hour of global wind power projects by 60% in the past 10 years.
Customized production expands market space, and application scenarios are more diverse—
Flying to the sky, the world's largest 5,000-square-meter high-altitude wind power wind-catching umbrella successfully opened. The "flying power station" uses the wind-catching umbrella to capture wind energy by reciprocating motion in the air. Under normal conditions, the annual power generation can reach 10 million kilowatt-hours;
Climbing to the plateau, the highest altitude of the machine position point of the China Huadian (中国华电) Tibet Qonggyai Wind Power Project is 5,370 meters. The blades are made of high weather resistance gel coat and wear-resistant coating to improve erosion resistance;
Going to the deep sea, the 17-megawatt direct-drive floating offshore wind turbine unit jointly developed by China Huaneng (中国华能) and Dongfang Electric (东方电气) has been rolled off the production line, which can be used for the development of deep-sea wind energy resources in waters deeper than 50 meters.
In 2025, in response to various terrain and environmental needs such as high altitude, sandy desert, low temperature, and low wind speed, the wind power industry actively develops customized products and solutions to make application scenarios more diverse.
The "wind power +" model promotes win-win cooperation among all parties, and the industrial ecology is more integrated—
On Mianchuan Island (棉船岛) in Jiujiang (九江), Jiangxi (江西), 18 giant wind turbines are turning in the wind. The lighting brightness of wind-solar complementary smart street lights is about 60% higher than that of traditional solar street lights, and the lighting time is extended by about 2 hours per day.
In 2025, the full-capacity grid-connected power generation of the State Power Investment Corporation (国家电投) Mianchuan Island (棉船岛) wind power project marked the commissioning of the first "zero-carbon island" in the Yangtze River Basin to realize large-scale renewable energy power supply. According to reports, the "zero-carbon island" is promoting the combination of various resources such as "wind, solar, storage, hydrogen, agriculture, fishing, and tourism." Nowadays, in addition to achieving self-sufficiency in energy for the production and life of 32,000 island residents, clean green electricity can also be sent to the grid and sent out of the island.
In Fujian (福建), the world's first wind-fishing integrated floating platform "Guoneng Sharing" (国能共享号) combines floating wind turbines with aquaculture cages, and harvests aquatic products while generating electricity; in Jilin (吉林), the first phase of the China Energy Construction (中能建) Songyuan (松原) green hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol integrated project has been put into operation, and the green electricity generated by wind and solar power is directly supplied to the chemical park to produce green hydrogen through electrolysis of water. In 2025, the integrated development trend of wind power multi-energy complementarity and multi-industry integration will become more and more obvious.
Developing new energy is an inevitable trend to achieve sustainable development. The National Energy Administration (国家能源局) stated that in 2026, it will continue to increase the proportion of new energy supply, accelerate the construction of new energy bases such as the "Three Norths" (三北) region, the integrated water-wind-solar power in major river basins, and offshore wind power, promote the development and construction of deep-sea offshore wind power, and explore the construction of integrated wind-solar-hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol new energy development bases.
"Wind power is one of the most technologically mature and market-competitive new energy sources." Qin Haiyan (秦海岩), Secretary-General of the Wind Energy Professional Committee of the Chinese Renewable Energy Society (中国可再生能源学会风能专业委员会), believes that with the high proportion of wind power application, the cost of energy use for the whole society will be further reduced, and the development and construction of wind power will also drive the coordination of multiple industrial chains such as high-end equipment, new materials, and intelligent control, and promote economic development.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郝瑞敏
The Sahara Desert in the morning light, with railway tracks stretching across the sand sea like a dark ribbon.
In the western hinterland of Algeria, more than 8,000 Chinese and Algerian builders worked day and night, finally achieving fruitful results. On February 1st, local time, the Algerian Western Railway Mining Line project undertaken by China Railway Construction (中国铁建) was officially opened to traffic. This north-south steel passage carries the expectations of regional linkage development and has become a benchmark project for pragmatic cooperation in infrastructure between China and Algeria.
This is the first desert heavy-haul railway in Africa, with a total length of 950 kilometers. Among them, the newly built 575-kilometer railway trunk line is jointly fulfilled by China and Algeria and is the largest single project undertaken by Chinese enterprises in Algeria. The railway connects Béchar Province (贝沙尔省) with the Gara Djebilet (加拉杰比莱特) iron ore area in Tindouf Province (廷杜夫省). The completion and opening of the project further improves the Algerian railway network and helps the interconnection and economic development of the southwestern region of the country.
Finding Stones Before Building Roads—
Striving to Overcome Difficulties in the Desert
At the opening ceremony that day, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (特本) said that with the participation of Chinese enterprises, the project construction speed set a record, "Thank you to our Chinese friends for overcoming the difficult natural conditions and successfully completing the project construction."
"The environment of the Sahara Desert is complex and changeable, and railway construction is extremely challenging." Dong Lin (董琳), project manager of the Algerian Western Railway Mining Line project of China Railway Construction (中国铁建), introduced that in the past two years, in the Sahara Desert with a maximum temperature of more than 50 degrees Celsius, Chinese and Algerian builders have been writing a story of 勠力攻坚 (lù lì gōng jiān - "united efforts to overcome difficulties," working together to overcome challenges) in an environment of "no people, no water, no oil, and no signal."
In the early stage of construction, the project staged a "stone-seeking journey."
Why do you need to find stones to build a railway? "This is a key link in the smooth progress of railway construction." Dong Lin (董琳) said that ballast is the stone material for the railway subgrade, and the project is expected to consume about 3.6 million tons. In the initial stage of the project, only one usable quarry was identified locally. If relying on external purchases, not only would the distance be long and the cost high, but the stability of supply would also be difficult to guarantee. After multi-party research and judgment, the project team decided to build its own ballast production line, and finding a qualified stone source became the key to breaking the situation. Wu Haicheng (吴海城), deputy general manager of the project, led the establishment of a reconnaissance team and started a stone-seeking journey in the desert. "There are no landmarks to follow in the desert, and getting lost, breaking down, and getting stuck are common occurrences. The farthest reconnaissance trip was more than 40 kilometers in a straight line." Wu Haicheng (吴海城) recalled.
"Visiting the land and mineral resources department, asking retired geological experts for advice, inquiring about nomads, and repeatedly studying the surface color difference on satellite maps... Our footprints are all over the desert." Project engineer Ismail (伊斯梅尔) said, "Without a network signal, we saved professional materials and rock atlases on our mobile phones in advance, comparing drawings one by one and sorting out geological archives."
A turning point came during an accidental reconnaissance trip on the way back. After checking an area without results, seeing that the sky was getting dark, the team drove back. When they came to a dry riverbed, the exposed rocks on the ground attracted everyone's attention. On-site testing confirmed that this was a granite rock mass with sufficient reserves. After many twists and turns, 柳暗花明 (liǔ àn huā míng - "the willow is dark, the flowers are bright," a sudden turn for the better), this piece of stone finally solved the basic problem of railway construction.
"Chinese companies are trustworthy partners!" Benabia Abdesafir (贝内阿比亚·阿波德萨菲尔), manager of the Western Railway Mining Line of the Algerian National Railway Administration, said that although the project construction conditions are very difficult, Chinese personnel have overcome various difficulties to promote the progress of the project.
Laying Tracks Shows Craftsmanship—
Laying More Than 500 Meters at a Time
Promoting project progress in accordance with local conditions, under extreme desert conditions, China and Algeria have strengthened technological integration and standard co-construction to promote project construction.
In response to the desert environment, in the design of sleepers, the Chinese side adopted a slim-waist structure and reserved sand discharge holes, which effectively reduces wind and sand accumulation, improves track stability, and reduces later maintenance and operation costs. "We did not simply copy the Chinese standards, but jointly tackled key problems and repeatedly demonstrated with the Algerian team." Li Yunhua (李云华), chief engineer of the project, introduced that the team finally completed the sleeper design for the co-line operation of 32.5-ton axle load freight cars and 160-kilometer-per-hour passenger cars, and successfully passed the relevant certification, "Realizing the integration of Chinese standards with Algerian and European railway standards."
Bilal (比拉勒), the project supervisor and head of track construction, praised the performance of Chinese equipment: "The Chinese CPG500 long rail laying machine subverted my understanding." He said that the equipment can lay more than 500 meters of long rails at a time, with accurate positioning and outstanding continuous operation capabilities, "Even in the desert environment with high temperatures of 55 degrees Celsius, frequent wind and sand, and large temperature differences between day and night, it can still maintain stable operation. This reliability is especially valuable in desert construction."
The navigation measurement system and three-dimensional laser scanner introduced by the Chinese side can real-time calibrate the measurement deviations caused by high temperature and sand dust, and realize the dynamic adjustment of construction accuracy and the accurate implementation of design schemes. Abdelrazak Baziz (阿卜杜勒拉扎克·巴齐兹), the on-site person in charge of the Algerian cooperative enterprise, admitted: "Under such difficult conditions, the reason why we can construct efficiently is not only due to the advanced technology and equipment of the Chinese side, but also due to the deep synergy between the two sides. We have achieved a high degree of synchronization in construction organization and team collaboration."
Relying on hard-core technical support, the project set a record of laying and welding 4.5 kilometers of rails and prefabricating 5,200 sleepers in a single day. Belerh Youssef (贝勒赫·优素福), an engineer of the Algerian National Railway Administration, said: "During that time, the project department worked day and night, the equipment did not stop, and the personnel worked in shifts, always maintaining an orderly and efficient construction rhythm." In his opinion, the core of efficient construction is not simply to increase the number of people, but to have a mature technical system and scientific organization and management. "Working with Chinese colleagues, we have not only learned operating skills, but also established a heavy-haul railway construction system that is suitable for extreme environments and takes into account both efficiency and safety. These experiences will profoundly affect the construction model of Algeria's future railway projects." Belerh Youssef (贝勒赫·优素福) said.
"Advanced track laying technology has promoted the technological upgrading of the Algerian railway industry." Abdelkader Djelloui (阿卜德勒卡德尔·杰拉乌伊), Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure of Algeria, said, "Chinese companies have cultivated a group of railway professional and technical talents for Algeria and built a mature industrial talent echelon, becoming a model for carrying out large-scale infrastructure projects in desert areas. The reputation of 'building railways, look for China Railway Construction (中国铁建)' has taken root in Algeria."
Passing on Skills Warms People's Hearts—
The Talent Team is Growing
Railway construction is not only about project fulfillment, but also about building a bridge of mutual understanding between the people of China and Algeria.
According to the needs of the Algerian Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure and the National Railway Administration, China Railway Construction (中国铁建) has specially held multiple railway technology and management training courses for senior Algerian managers to deepen mutual trust through technology sharing. Benhalima Ahmed Farouk (本哈里玛·艾哈迈德·法鲁克), a technical manager of the Algerian National Railway Administration who once went to China to participate in training, said that the relevant training systematically introduced China's railway technical standards and management experience, which helps to promote mutual trust and expand cooperation between Algeria and China in the railway field.
The project has also built a platform for local people to increase employment and income and grow into talents. In Algeria's first modern intelligent sleeper factory built with the project, 26-year-old local youth Debeka Mohamed (德贝卡·穆罕默德) is already a management backbone. Recalling the scene when he first entered the factory, he said: "Facing the roaring automated production line, I secretly made up my mind that I must thoroughly understand the technology and be competent for the job." In his work, Debeka (德贝卡) took the initiative to record the key points of the process, study operating skills, and learn concrete pouring, equipment debugging and other skills from Chinese masters, and quickly grew into an all-rounder in the post. Today, he has become a master who can stand alone, leading the skills training of new employees. "I hope to drive more Algerian employees to become project backbones and continuously expand the local skilled talent team." Debeka (德贝卡) said.
"This railway is an important artery for national economic development, carrying the dual mission of resource transportation and people's livelihood interconnection." Farid Halish (法里德·哈利什), Customer Director of the Algerian National Railway Transport Company, introduced that after the opening of traffic, the maximum carrying capacity of freight trains can reach 17,000 tons, with a single carriage carrying 100 tons, and the annual transportation of 50 million tons of iron ore and 25 million tons of finished and semi-finished products in the Béchar (贝沙尔) Industrial Zone will also take into account the needs of people's livelihood travel, "Two two-way passenger trains will be operated every day to open up a convenient channel for regional personnel exchanges."
The project line operation and maintenance stage will also directly create no less than 3,000 jobs, providing local people with a stable source of income. Abdelkader Ben Salah (阿卜杜勒卡德尔·本·萨拉赫), a resident of Tindouf Province (廷杜夫省), is full of expectations: "This railway connects mining areas, cities and ports. I hope it can better promote the development and utilization of local resources, bring more employment opportunities and development space for young people, and promote Algeria's long-term development."
(Reported from Algiers (阿尔及尔) on February 2nd)
Layout design: Wang Zheping (汪哲平)
Return to TopFrom "entering China" to "integrating into China," from "positioning in China" to "relying on China," the trend of foreign-funded enterprises sharing greater opportunities in China's economic transformation and upgrading will not change, and China's determination to achieve mutual benefit, win-win results, and common development with all countries through high-level opening up will not change.
Recently, frequent visits to China by foreign leaders have led international media to focus on a common group: "accompanying entrepreneurs and business groups." Coming from afar to seek opportunities and discuss cooperation, an increasing number of foreign-funded enterprises are continuously strengthening their efforts in the Chinese market, constantly deepening their investment layout, and casting a vote of confidence in the Chinese market through long-term investment.
"The determination to deeply cultivate the Chinese market has never changed" is the common voice of the majority of foreign-funded enterprises today. In 2025, China newly established over 70,000 foreign-invested enterprises, a year-on-year increase of 19.1%. The latest data from the German Economic Institute shows that German companies' investment in China reached its highest level in four years in 2025. A recent survey released by the American Chamber of Commerce in China shows that the proportion of American companies in China that are optimistic about growth in the Chinese market has increased significantly, with more than half expecting to achieve profitability or substantial profitability in 2025. These data clearly show that China in the eyes of international capital is not a "cyclical safe haven" but a "long-term layout area," not a "short-term springboard" but a "strategic pillar."
Against the backdrop of global foreign investment flows under pressure and the fragmentation of international rules intensifying, from access policies to industrial guidance, from institutional design to service guarantees, China continues to consolidate the opportunity soil of "investing in China" with institutional opening up, paving a long-term track for foreign-funded enterprises to deeply integrate into China's industrial chain and supply chain system. The "Catalogue of Industries Encouraging Foreign Investment (2025 Edition)," which came into effect on February 1 this year, aims to guide more foreign investment into advanced manufacturing, modern service industries, high technology, energy conservation, and environmental protection, as well as the central and western regions and the northeast of China, once again releasing a positive signal that China is unswervingly promoting high-level opening up to the outside world and attracting and utilizing foreign investment with greater efforts.
Despite the profound evolution of the global economic landscape, "the next 'China' is still China" is the unchanged conclusion of foreign-funded enterprises. China's vigorously developing new quality productive forces and vibrant innovation ecosystem enable an increasing number of foreign-funded enterprises to no longer be satisfied with "Made in China" but are increasingly moving towards "Innovated in China" and "Co-created with China," regarding China as an important source of global technology iteration and an important support for value growth. Seeing the advantages of China's scientific research and advanced manufacturing capabilities, AstraZeneca (阿斯利康) plans to invest over 100 billion yuan in China by 2030; aiming at the broad prospects of the explosive growth in computing power demand, Siemens (西门子) in China released the "Data Center Solution 5.0" and a number of new products and solutions; accurately connecting with the digital, intelligent, and green needs of China's manufacturing industry, Panasonic (松下) continues to expand its production capacity layout in China, investing in electronic materials factories... In the past 10 years, the R&D investment and the number of valid invention patents of foreign-funded industrial enterprises above designated size in China have increased significantly.
"Swimming" in the "sea" of the Chinese market is an effective way for foreign-funded enterprises to enhance their global competitiveness. Large capacity, high efficiency, and fast response are the significant characteristics of the Chinese market. The ultra-large-scale market composed of more than 1.4 billion people, coupled with the accelerated promotion of consumption upgrading and digital and green transformation, gives the Chinese market a "depth space" and "growth elasticity" that are rare in other economies. The continuous release of demand in emerging fields such as new energy vehicles, smart furniture and home appliances, the silver economy, and green and low-carbon industries provides foreign-funded enterprises with rich new development opportunities. The complete industrial system, efficient logistics network, and mature supporting capabilities enable foreign-funded enterprises to achieve a rapid closed loop from R&D to mass production and from testing to promotion here. An increasing number of foreign-funded enterprises have formed a consensus in practice: "Opportunities in the Chinese market are accelerating," and "The ultra-large scale and diversity of the Chinese market are unparalleled."
China, a country full of opportunities, is accelerating industrial upgrading, accumulating innovation momentum, and releasing market potential. From "entering China" to "integrating into China," from "positioning in China" to "relying on China," the trend of foreign-funded enterprises sharing greater opportunities in China's economic transformation and upgrading will not change, and China's determination to achieve mutual benefit, win-win results, and common development with all countries through high-level opening up will not change.
Return to TopBeijing, February 2nd (Reporter Zhang Tianpei (张天培)) State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) met with Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam (尚穆根) in Beijing (北京) on the 2nd.
Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) stated that China is willing to work with Singapore to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, view and develop China-Singapore law enforcement and security cooperation from a strategic and long-term perspective, improve mechanisms and deepen cooperation in key areas such as combating telecom network fraud and economic crimes, drug control, and immigration management, and strive to achieve more practical results to bring more benefits to the people of both countries.
Shanmugam (尚穆根) expressed his willingness to maintain close communication with China and further deepen practical cooperation in law enforcement and security.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 2nd (Reporter Han Xiaoming (韩晓明)) February 2nd of this year is the 30th World Wetlands Day, with the theme "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Honoring Cultural Heritage." Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian (林剑) stated at a regular press conference on the 2nd that China is an important participant, contributor, and leader in the global wetland protection and restoration cause, and China's green development concept and practice have been highly recognized and praised by the international community.
A reporter asked: China's wetland area ranks among the top in the world, and its achievements in the field of wetland protection in recent years are obvious to all. What further comments does the spokesperson have?
"Wetlands, along with forests and oceans, are known as the three major ecosystems on Earth and are crucial to human survival and development," said Lin Jian (林剑). Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought, China has adhered to the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" (绿水青山就是金山银山), promoted wetland protection and restoration, and achieved historic achievements. At present, China's wetland area ranks first in Asia and fourth in the world, and the total number of international wetland cities ranks first in the world.
Lin Jian (林剑) stated that as a contracting party to the Ramsar Convention, China is an important participant, contributor, and leader in the global wetland protection and restoration cause. China initiated the establishment of the "International Mangrove Center," with the number of intended member states increasing to 20, and carried out international cooperation in areas such as mangrove protection knowledge sharing in Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions, and provided policy, technology, and management training to personnel from Global South countries through holding international workshops on mangrove protection and restoration. China has successively won global honors in the ecological and environmental fields such as the "Champions of the Earth Award" and "World Biosphere Reserve," and its green development concept and practice have been highly recognized and praised by the international community.
"Protecting wetland resources and addressing climate change is a long and arduous task, and it is the common responsibility of the international community," said Lin Jian (林剑). Looking to the future, China will continue to firmly follow the path of modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, firmly support and participate in global ecological governance, and is committed to working with all parties to promote the building of a community of life on Earth.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姚雪青
"In China, I not only learned advanced technology, but also broadened my horizons," said 28-year-old Guyanese doctor Albert to the reporter of this newspaper a few days ago. Three months ago, during her training in China, she independently completed the "ultrasound-guided nerve block" precision anesthesia operation for the first time, which was a major achievement she achieved during her training in China. "Training in China, benefiting Guyana (圭亚那)!" Albert said, "After returning to my country, I will promote this technology to benefit the people of Guyana (圭亚那)."
In the second half of 2025, seven specialists from Guyana (圭亚那) came to China through selection and entered the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Orthopedics, Department of Pancreatic and Metabolic Surgery, Department of Anesthesiology, and Department of Pathology of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (南京鼓楼医院) in Jiangsu Province (江苏省) to receive three months of medical professional training. Albert was one of them.
Albert is from the Department of Anesthesiology at Georgetown Public Hospital (乔治敦公立医院) in the capital of Guyana (圭亚那). According to her, Georgetown Public Hospital (乔治敦公立医院) is the station hospital of the Chinese medical team to Guyana (圭亚那). A few years ago, Zhang Jinwei (张津玮), a member of the Chinese medical team to Guyana (圭亚那) and deputy chief physician of the Department of Anesthesiology at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (南京鼓楼医院), taught the international cutting-edge "ultrasound-guided nerve block" precision anesthesia technology to the then head of the Department of Anesthesiology, filling a local gap. As a young backbone of the department, Albert "took over" to learn this technology.
This training was conducted through shadowing. After day-to-day practice, Albert overcame the difficulties. She was extremely happy to complete the anesthesia independently for the first time. "I am now very proficient," Albert said.
Among the trainees, Ramdhol (拉姆德霍尔), the 41-year-old chief physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown Public Hospital (乔治敦公立医院), and his instructor, Jiang Yuan (江源), deputy chief physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (南京鼓楼医院), are old friends. Jiang Yuan (江源) once worked at Georgetown Public Hospital (乔治敦公立医院) as a member of the Chinese medical team to Guyana (圭亚那), driving the number of minimally invasive surgeries in the hospital's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 20 to hundreds per day. Ramdhol (拉姆德霍尔) made a special trip to learn from experience.
During the training, the Guyanese Ministry of Health also sent more than 30 officials to Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (南京鼓楼医院) to learn about the construction experience of informatization such as Internet hospitals and medical big data processing. At the end of the training, Ramdhol (拉姆德霍尔) had a new goal: "With advanced technology and information support, we will not only become the best minimally invasive surgery center in Guyana (圭亚那), but also drive the improvement of obstetric and gynecological diagnosis and treatment in the Caribbean (加勒比) region."
Weng Qiao (翁侨), director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Department and deputy director of the Department of Gynecology at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (南京鼓楼医院), introduced that the first batch of five Guyanese doctors came to the hospital in 2024 to receive three months of professional training, which was highly praised by the Guyanese side. This training is an important measure to implement China-Guyana (中圭) health cooperation and talent training. The hospital carefully designed the training courses, and through theoretical training, clinical practice and academic exchanges, shared technology and experience without reservation. The students mastered a variety of cutting-edge medical technologies, and also enhanced their friendship with Chinese colleagues.
Since China (中) and Guyana (圭) signed a medical and health cooperation agreement in 1993, China (中国) has continuously sent 20 batches of medical teams to Guyana (圭亚那). The two sides have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in the fields of public health capacity building, talent training, and technical exchanges. "By inviting in and going out, our medical cooperation with Guyana (圭亚那) is constantly deepening," said Weng Qiao (翁侨). In the future, we will also help Guyana (圭亚那) carry out international multidisciplinary joint diagnosis and treatment, promote information construction and telemedicine, cover talent training from clinical departments to platform departments and hospital management, and improve Guyana's (圭亚那) medical level through joint clinical research and joint construction of laboratories.
Return to TopBeijing, February 2nd (Reporter Han Xiaoming (韩晓明)) – A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部) announced on the 2nd: State Councilor Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) will visit Spain from February 4th to 5th at the invitation of the Spanish government, and will attend the opening ceremony and other activities of the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy (意大利米兰) on February 6th.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Singapore, February 2nd (Reporter Shu Chang) From January 29th to February 2nd, Guo Wenqi (郭文奇), Deputy Secretary of the Working Committee of the Central and State Organs, leading the daily work, led a CPC delegation to visit Mongolia and Singapore. They met with Sodbaatar (索德巴特尔), General Secretary of the Mongolian People's Party, Enkhbayar (恩赫巴亚尔), First Deputy Prime Minister, Zogtgerel (朝格特格日勒), Chairman of the Democratic Party, Dorjkhand (道尔吉汗德), Chairman of the Human Party, and Lee Chih Hsien (李智陞), Chairman of the People's Action Party of Singapore and Minister for Education, and Chan Chun Sing (陈振声), Assistant Secretary-General, Minister for Coordinating Public Service and Minister for Defence, to promote the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee to all sectors of the two countries.
The foreign side actively looked forward to China's "15th Five-Year Plan" development prospects and expressed its willingness to deepen practical exchanges and cooperation with China.
Return to TopBy: 金 轩
In recent years, comparisons of economic development levels have often been simplified to comparisons of current GDP figures. However, the economy is a vast and complex system, and while GDP is an important indicator for measuring the overall economy, it does not fully reflect the quality of development and standard of living. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China's (中国) economy has shifted from a stage of high-speed growth to a stage of high-quality development. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's (中国) average annual contribution to world economic growth has remained at around 30%, making it the world's largest "contributor" and strongest "anchor of stability" to global economic growth. It is even more important to see that while achieving a leap in total volume, the quality of China's (中国) economic development has continuously improved and is of high caliber.
A solid material foundation. Important physical quantity indicators are at the global leading level, which is the foundation of China's (中国) economy. The foundation of the real economy is more solid. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the proportion of China's (中国) manufacturing added value in the world has approached 30%, and the manufacturing scale is expected to remain the world's first for 16 consecutive years. The output of more than 200 kinds of major industrial products ranks first in the world. The infrastructure network is more complete, and the world's largest, most modern, and most operationally rich high-speed rail network has been built. The total operating mileage of high-speed rail has exceeded 50,000 kilometers, accounting for more than 70% of the world's total, covering 97% of cities with a population of more than 500,000 in the country. Food security is more reliable. The annual grain output has remained above 1.3 trillion jin for 11 consecutive years, and has exceeded 1.4 trillion jin in the past two years. The output of rice, wheat, meat, vegetables, fruits, etc. all rank first in the world, and the Chinese (中国人)'s rice bowl is firmly held in their own hands. Behind these physical quantity indicators are strong production capacity and a complete industrial system, which provide strong support for high-quality development.
Continuously growing new momentum. The continuously developing new quality productive forces provide a powerful engine for China's (中国) economy. Innovation capabilities have been significantly improved. China (中国) has become the first country in the world with more than 5 million domestic valid invention patents. The number of international patent (PCT) applications has ranked first in the world for many years. In 2025, China (中国) will have 24 of the world's top 100 innovative clusters, ranking first in the world for three consecutive years. Emerging industries are accelerating their growth. In 2025, the added value of the core industries of the digital economy will account for more than 10% of GDP. The vitality of talent innovation is bursting forth. The total amount of talent resources, the total amount of scientific and technological human resources, and the total number of R&D personnel rank first in the world. More than 5 million graduates major in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics each year. Facts have proved that our ability to be self-reliant and self-improving is constantly improving, and the fruitful results of independent innovation are accelerating, and innovation is injecting continuous impetus into China's (中国) economic development.
The continuously improving "green content." Accelerate the protection and restoration of ecosystems, promote the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, and never 吃祖宗饭、断子孙路 (chī zǔ zong fàn, duàn zǐ sūn lù - "eat ancestors' food, cut off descendants' road," to focus only on immediate gains at the expense of future generations). Energy utilization is cleaner, and the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system has been built. In 2025, the total consumption of non-fossil energy will exceed that of petroleum, and the installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power generation will exceed that of thermal power for the first time. The installed capacity of new energy storage accounts for more than 40% of the world. The achievements in land greening are remarkable. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, 185 million mu of afforestation area was completed, and the newly added forest stock was equivalent to a Greater Khingan Range (大兴安岭林区) forest area. According to United Nations data, China (中国) has contributed about half of the world's artificial forest growth area in the past 10 years. Climate governance is fully demonstrated. Adhering to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, the implementation of the 2030 national independent contribution has achieved remarkable results. A new round of national independent contribution has been solemnly announced, becoming a key leader in global climate governance.
Development results benefit all people. We have always adhered to the people-centered development philosophy and continuously enhanced the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security. The quality of life has been greatly improved, absolute poverty and regional overall poverty have been eliminated, and a miracle in the history of human poverty reduction has been created. The people's "vegetable basket," "rice bag," and "fruit plate" are more abundant, and the level of nutrition has been significantly improved. Public services are more inclusive. The participation rate in basic medical insurance and basic pension insurance has remained above 95%, and the world's largest social security system has been built. The average life expectancy has reached 79 years, and the average number of years of education for people aged 16-59 has reached 11.3 years. Social security is globally leading. We have always severely cracked down on drug, gun, and other criminal activities, and are one of the safest countries in the world. Recently, a large number of foreign tourists have shared their experiences of walking alone at night and visiting unmanned shops in China (中国). The safe and comfortable social security environment has been envied and praised by netizens around the world.
The "14th Five-Year Plan" has come to a successful conclusion, and the "15th Five-Year Plan" will continue to set sail. Standing at a new historical starting point, we must not only pay attention to the "quantity" of economic development data, but also focus on the "quality" behind the data, highlight the quality of economic development, promote the all-round development of people, anchor the goals, and never relax, and continue to stride forward towards the grand goal of Chinese-style modernization.
Return to TopBy: 孟繁哲
Once, during a grassroots investigation, a business owner told the following story.
More than a decade ago, when he registered his business, he had all the necessary documents, but the window staff said, "The leader is not here." After inquiring, he found out that he needed to "show some appreciation." After much trouble, it took a month to get it done.
Not long ago, he went to handle business again. Taking a number, submitting materials, and reviewing took only 20 minutes. Although he knew he wouldn't encounter the previous situation, he was still impressed by the convenience and efficiency, and exclaimed, "It's changed for the better."
What has changed? The unspoken rules have receded, and the explicit rules have been established. It should also be noted that although the trend of this ebb and flow has taken shape, it is not yet time to sound the retreat, and it is still necessary to press home the attack.
The reason why unspoken rules are stubborn is because they are hidden deep.
"If you don't build relationships with these people and don't give them something, you can't do these businesses." In the investigation and handling of Hong Lihe's (洪礼和) corruption case, the involved businessman confessed his "business experience" in this way. Clearly not qualified to bid, he won the state-owned enterprise restructuring project through "hunting." In the past, transactions hidden behind the scenes allowed unspoken rules to override fair competition.
Now, the entire process of bidding is electronic, with the supervision of intelligent systems, making it increasingly difficult to collude in bidding; the list of powers is published online, making it difficult to carry out behind-the-scenes operations; the "good or bad reviews" of government services have made it lose its "confidence" in demanding, taking, and blocking. To break the "hidden deep," it is necessary to establish and implement systems, make processes open and transparent, so that explicit rules can stand firm and unspoken rules "die in the light."
The reason why unspoken rules are difficult to eliminate is also because they are "conventional" within a certain range.
"Ability is not as good as relationships," "Knowing it's wrong, but afraid of suffering losses," "Extreme clarity has no fish"... These erroneous ideas provide soil for unspoken rules. Some people can't stand "going through the back door," but they ask people to find relationships when they handle affairs themselves; some people complain about injustice, but they try to get some privileges themselves. When unspoken rules become the norm, it is difficult to stay out of it.
No matter how difficult it is, it must be broken. After the implementation of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定), the Party conduct, government conduct, and public conduct have been renewed; after drug centralized procurement, the phenomenon of hospital rebates has been significantly reduced; since online number release, "scalpers" hoarding numbers has almost disappeared. It is precisely because the system is charged, the reform is effective, and the technology is empowering, rectifying one area and purifying one area, promoting the change of atmosphere, so that unspoken rules have no room for survival.
Of course, it is unrealistic to accomplish everything in one battle. To break the distorted "conventional," the key is to grasp the ordinary and grasp the long-term, until "everyone does this" is no longer an excuse, and human relationships cannot become a shield. Only by being consistent can customs be changed.
The reason why unspoken rules have a market is ultimately because they "work."
In the past, the bidding process was complete, but accompanying bids could be used to secretly cross the warehouse; school selection had unified standards, but slips of paper still occurred from time to time; project review was open and transparent, but greetings were operated in secret. From this, we can see that unspoken rules work because the circle of interest alliances bridges the gap, the method of reciprocating favors smooths the way, and the power that escapes the cage opens the road.
This shows that as long as the explicit rules are vague and rough and the execution is too soft, the system will leave loopholes, and unspoken rules will surely enter the hall. What to do? Grasp the "key minority" of leading cadres, tighten the institutional cage, and strengthen the execution of the system with iron discipline.
From the comprehensive establishment of the list of duties for township and town officials to the "scan code to leave traces" for enterprise entry inspections; from the "one-stop service" for approval services to the "one-net management" for grassroots governance... When the masses find that "doing things according to the rules" is faster and fairer than "finding acquaintances," and when cadres find that "following the procedures" is more worry-free and safer than "saying hello," the confidence in the rules and the belief in the rule of law will be more solid, and unspoken rules will lose their soil, lose their channels, and lose their market.
Unspoken rules are undercurrents, and explicit rules are dikes. The stronger the dikes, the weaker the undercurrents.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 2nd (Reporter Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)): Fengtai District (丰台区) held 4 special recruitment events, releasing nearly 1,700 job positions; Changping District (昌平区) held 6 online and offline recruitment events... As the Spring Festival approaches, the Beijing (北京市) Employment Promotion and Labor Protection Leading Group Office issued a notice, organizing and mobilizing all districts and departments in the city to carry out the "Spring Warmth for Migrant Workers" service action throughout the city, focusing on strengthening care and concern, travel guarantees, employment services, rights protection, and organizational implementation, implementing 16 specific work measures.
Various districts in Beijing (北京市) are going deep into enterprises, parks, and communities where migrant workers are concentrated, extensively carrying out visits and condolences, and promptly resolving the sudden, urgent, and temporary basic living difficulties encountered by migrant workers. They are exploring employment positions suitable for migrant workers, relying on the "15-minute employment service circle," classifying and releasing job information, and conducting online and offline special recruitment activities with multiple frequencies and across various industries, providing migrant workers with "employment services right next door." They are opening special offline windows or online channels to provide convenience for migrant workers to purchase tickets in a concentrated manner, and organizing transportation services for migrant workers returning home and resuming work according to demand. At the "Eight Stations and Two Airports" (八站两场) and long-distance bus stations, they are providing convenient volunteer services such as consultation and guidance, ticket assistance, and luggage handling for migrant workers in need. They are extensively carrying out traffic safety publicity to guide migrant workers returning home and resuming work to travel safely. They are carrying out the "Secure Salary Beijing" winter action to better ensure that the vast number of migrant workers receive their salaries in a timely and full manner.
Before the Spring Festival, Beijing (北京市) will focus on carrying out visits and condolences to migrant workers, and doing a good job in guiding migrant workers to travel safely and return home during off-peak periods, as well as other service guarantees. At the same time, relying on the 2026 Spring Breeze Action and Employment Assistance Season activities, nearly 500 online and offline recruitment activities will be carried out to provide high-quality employment services for migrant workers returning to work and changing jobs after the festival, and to promote stable employment for migrant workers.
Return to TopOn a clear winter morning, tourists admire the "Sunlit Golden Mountain" scenery at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) in Lijiang (丽江), Yunnan (云南) Province.
Photo by Ran Guangjun (冉光均) (Image China)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郭晓龙
The biting cold wind cannot stop the enthusiasm of tourists. A long queue formed at the entrance of the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈尔滨冰雪大世界) in Heilongjiang (黑龙江). Compared with previous years, this ice and snow park, covering an area of 1.2 million square meters, has new highlights.
The entrance to the park is a piece of "art" - an ice gate that replicates the outline of the old Harbin Railway Station (哈尔滨老火车站), exuding a historical atmosphere, and the window patterns restored by ice sculptures are clearly distinguishable.
Several local citizens told their children about their past experiences of waiting for trains at the old railway station. "I didn't expect there to be an ice sculpture of the old railway station. This is not only a landscape, but also a collective memory of our ice city people," said Wang (王) , an old Harbin (哈尔滨) citizen, with emotion.
Stepping through the gate, you can see the main tower "Ice Lantern Dreams" (冰灯启梦), with the Chinese character "山" (shān - mountain) as its image, refracting colorful light in the sun. It is made of 39,000 cubic meters of ice and stands majestically like a mountain, becoming the visual center connecting the entire park's landscape. In the landscape group of major national instruments, ice sculptures of the Fujian (福建) aircraft carrier, the "Jiaolong" (蛟龙) manned submersible, and other shapes are spectacular, attracting many tourists to take photos.
In a corner of the park, the ice sculpture of "Brussels' First Citizen" from Belgium (比利时), the main guest country, complements the landscapes of Mount Tai Temple (岱庙) in Shandong (山东) Province and the Fujian Tulou (福建土楼), the main guest province, making ice and snow a medium for cross-cultural exchange.
Technology empowers and brings new experiences to tourists.
In the artificial intelligence interactive collection area, Fang Qiong (方琼), a tourist from Guangdong (广东), entered the message "A date with the ice city to fulfill a winter dream" on the screen. After 30 seconds, a commemorative coin engraved with an exclusive message was freshly baked. "This ice and snow trip has a unique commemorative medal!" Fang Qiong (方琼) said, showing the commemorative coin with a face full of joy.
As night falls, under the protection of the full-chain intelligent control system, the lights accurately illuminate the building complex. Accompanied by the long whistle, the chimney of the steam train ice sculpture spews white mist; next to the high-speed rail ice sculpture, the flow of blue light beams is like the electric light of the track, simulating the dynamic effect of the train speeding by.
New experiences also come from heartwarming services.
In front of the snow sculpture "The Fairy Tale Pony Family" outside the South Ticketing Hall, Fan Jiaqi (范嘉琪), a tourist from Fujian (福建), took a photo with her child. "Many netizens suggested adding parent-child check-in points. I didn't expect it to really happen. The service is very heartwarming!" Fan Jiaqi (范嘉琪) said.
Similar heartwarming measures are everywhere: wireless networks achieve full coverage of the Ice and Snow World; free storage cabinets and mobile phone charging stations are set up in the ticketing hall; in the warm shed next to the super ice slide, staff provide hot water at any time...
"We will base ourselves on refined services and highlight characteristic measures to let tourists feel the enthusiasm of the ice city and continue to brighten the golden signboard of Harbin (哈尔滨) ice and snow tourism," said the relevant person in charge of Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈尔滨冰雪大世界).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘以晴
In the dead of winter, in Qianguo'erluosi Mongol Autonomous County (前郭尔罗斯蒙古族自治县), Songyuan City (松原市), Jilin Province (吉林省), the temperature drops to minus 20 degrees Celsius. On Chagan Lake (查干湖), the cold wind whips up snow particles.
Around noon, on the nearly 1-meter-thick ice, eight tall horses pull the capstan, and thick ropes are stretched into a straight line. "Out of the water!" Ma Wenyan (马文岩), the leader of the Chagan Lake (查干湖) Fishery winter fishing team, shouts. The fishing net is pulled out of a hole the size of a millstone, and tens of thousands of large fish are dragged onto the ice, splashing water everywhere.
Chagan Lake (查干湖) winter fishing has a history of over a thousand years. "It's so shocking to see winter fishing on the spot for the first time!" Zhang Zhihao (章志浩), a tourist from Shanxi (山西), couldn't help but take photos and videos.
Following the crowd forward, is the fishery's "ice yard" for storing fresh fish. Walls of fish nearly two meters high attract people to stop. "Take a photo with a big fish for good luck." Seeing Zhang Zhihao (章志浩) taking a photo with the "fish wall," a fisherman stuffed a ten-plus-jin bighead carp into his arms.
The lively winter fishing attracts many people every year. However, tourists "watching the fish in the morning and leaving in the afternoon" has once become a bottleneck restricting the local tourism development.
"We need to give tourists more options for activities." Liu Dawei (刘大伟), Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee of Chagan Lake (查干湖) Tourism Economic Development Zone, said, "The Dragon Fish Tribe (龙鱼部落) we built is a new scene."
Not far from the ice surface is the newly upgraded Dragon Fish Tribe (龙鱼部落). Inside the house, Xu Cui (徐毳), a representative inheritor, is explaining the Chagan Lake (查干湖) fish skin making skills to tourists. Zhang Zhihao (章志浩) picked a fish skin lamp handmade material package. Under the guidance of Xu Cui (徐毳), he cut, sewed, glued, and colored. After half an hour, a round and bright fish skin lamp appeared in front of him.
In the Dragon Fish Tribe (龙鱼部落), you can also watch performances and eat delicious food. "Watch a song and dance, eat a fresh fish hot pot, and watch the molten iron fireworks and bonfire performance in the evening." Zhang Zhihao (章志浩) arranged his itinerary fully.
Retaining the old tradition of winter fishing and adding more new business forms. From early January to the eve of the Spring Festival, Chagan Lake (查干湖) holds winter fishing activities every day, and sets up more than 30 interactive projects such as snowmobiles and indoor ice fishing. Around the Chagan Lake (查干湖) Ice and Snow Fishing and Hunting Culture Tourism Festival, Songyuan City (松原市) has created six characteristic ice and snow culture blocks and more than 100 "ice and snow +" activities. On the opening day of the Chagan Lake (查干湖) Ice and Snow Fishing and Hunting Culture Tourism Festival, the scenic spot received more than 80,000 tourists, and Songyuan City (松原市) achieved a single-day tourism comprehensive income of more than 70 million yuan.
The new experience is more than that. With the help of digital technology, Songyuan City (松原市) has cooperated with mobile game platforms to allow players to experience "ice chiseling and net casting" in simulated operations. "We continue to innovate forms, tell the cultural tourism story of the integration of tradition and modernity, so that friends from all over the world can feel the charm of Chagan Lake (查干湖) and be interested in visiting here," said the relevant person in charge of the Songyuan Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism (松原市文化广播电视和旅游局).
Return to TopAccording to the Health Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区卫生健康委员会), since 2023, Guangxi has implemented measures such as weaving a dense pediatric service network, constructing a social psychological service system, improving the inclusive childcare service system, and deepening the mutual recognition of inspection and testing results to promote the implementation of practical health and livelihood projects, striving to ensure that the fruits of high-quality health development benefit more people.
Guangxi promotes the expansion and balanced distribution of pediatric service resources, achieving full coverage of pediatric services in all secondary and tertiary public general hospitals; strengthens the training and introduction of pediatric talents. Currently, the number of practicing (assistant) pediatric physicians per thousand children has reached 1.39, and the service capacity of pediatric outpatient emergency and inpatient services has been significantly enhanced.
Deepen the mutual recognition of inspection and testing results to effectively reduce the burden of medical treatment for the masses. The number of mutual recognition projects for inspection and testing results in Guangxi medical institutions has reached 438, and the number of mutual recognition projects for inspection and testing in 14 prefecture-level cities exceeds 200, with the average number of mutual recognition projects in prefecture-level cities reaching 413.
Reporter Pang Ge Ping (庞革平) from Nanning (南宁) reported on February 2nd.
Return to TopThis newspaper Dalian (大连) February 2nd (Reporter Liu Hongchao (刘洪超)) reported: The reporter learned from the Dalian Municipal Market Supervision Bureau (大连市市场监督管理局) of Liaoning Province (辽宁省) that, starting from February 1st, the Dalian Municipal Market Supervision Bureau and Dalian Customs (大连海关) are conducting a pilot program of "One Table Inspection + Mutual Recognition of Inspections" in the field of food production, innovatively launching a new regulatory model of "one party inspects, both parties recognize" between the two departments, covering 115 specific inspection contents, covering the entire chain of key links such as employee management, production environment, raw and auxiliary material inspection, production process control, product inspection, and storage and transportation.
This pilot program is based on years of cooperation experience between the two parties, and jointly formulated the "Cross-Departmental Mutual Recognition Supervision and Inspection Table for the Field of Food Production," realizing full coverage of "One Table Inspection." The table integrates the inspection specifications of both parties, forming a two-level inspection system of "recognition items + accepted items" covering 115 specific contents, covering the entire chain of key links from personnel management to storage and transportation. Among them, fully recognized items account for 75.7%, negotiated recognized items account for 13.0%, and assessed accepted items account for 10.4%, realizing "**一张清单管到底**" (yī zhāng qīng dān guǎn dào dǐ - "one list manages to the end," one list covers all aspects).
Return to TopBy: 姚雪青
Integration is not a simple physical addition or subtraction, but rather through service restructuring, policy innovation, and resource integration, it drives innovative elements to react efficiently and circulate within the industrial body like active molecules.
In Wuxi High-tech Zone (无锡高新区), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, the newly established District Science, Technology, Industry and Information Technology Bureau, which has been in operation for more than half a year, has set up a new division—the Future Industry and Technology Innovation Division. Before the Spring Festival, Xiao Jiang (小蒋), an "old industrialist," and Lao Xu (老徐), an "old technologist," were racking their brains to implement the "AI+Manufacturing" action plan.
In the past, the science and technology departments focused on technological advancement, while the industry and information technology departments focused on practical production. Each had its own emphasis and was relatively independent. How can we bridge the departmental divisions and form a closed loop "from research and development to implementation"?
On the whiteboard in the office, there are "Technology Incubation Flow Chart" and "Industrial Upgrading Path Chart," with a striking "Policy Fault Zone" horizontally in the middle. How to connect them?
The merger is for cooperation. Xiao Jiang and Lao Xu act as teachers to each other, going "down to the production line" and "running algorithms" together, and found a point of integration in the research: "Combining the innovation tolerance mechanism with the production line demand assessment." A series of supply and demand docking meetings between "new research institutions and advanced manufacturing enterprises" have been carried out one after another, and the realization path and project list of "AI+Manufacturing" are becoming increasingly clear.
The working state demonstrates governance effectiveness. Wuxi High-tech Zone's "inward-facing" institutional reform is to keep up with the pace of industrial upgrading and technological iteration. The local principal responsible comrade revealed that the technology cycle of the district's leading industries such as integrated circuits, the Internet of Things, and biomedicine has been shortened again and again, and the traditional model of "science and technology managing the source and industry and information technology grasping the implementation" has been difficult to adapt to new needs. The innovation chain and the industrial chain, the "two chains" must be twisted into "one rope"!
"Taking the lead in promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation" is a clear requirement put forward by the Party Central Committee to Jiangsu (江苏). When the speed of technological iteration exceeds the adjustment cycle of the mechanism, only by breaking down barriers can we win the opportunity. After the merger of institutions, how can "chemical reactions" be catalyzed by "physical integration"? Three experiences bring enlightenment.
Service-oriented, reshaping the boundaries of integration. Departmental integration requires relevant institutions to shift from "managers" to "enablers." The Wuxi High-tech Zone (无锡高新区) Science, Technology, Industry and Information Technology Bureau reorganized key departments such as talent and industry. Enterprises only need to enter one door and identify one person to obtain full life cycle services from concept verification to industrialization. In cutting-edge fields such as brain-computer interfaces, which used to "go around in circles" due to multi-headed management, a record of landing speed of "signing in the morning and docking scenarios in the afternoon" has now been created. Transforming from fragmented management to linear collaboration, restructuring functions and optimizing processes with service orientation, and forming the service capability of the entire industrial chain can make the visible hand more efficient.
Policy integration to create an integrated ecology. In the past, policies came from multiple sources. After the reform, institutions were coordinated to formulate a complete set of measures that could cover aspects such as enhancing original capabilities, deepening the integration of industry and talent, promoting precise project cultivation, and optimizing the innovation ecology. Now, companies only need to submit materials once to complete multiple declarations simultaneously and enjoy multiple policy dividends at one time. The aggregation of policies provides a solid guarantee for the integrated development of industry and innovation, which is conducive to cultivating new quality productive forces.
Resource integration to activate the driving force of integration. The overall planning, scheduling, and optimal allocation of innovation resources in the whole region is the touchstone for testing the effectiveness of reform. The "15th Five-Year Plan" of Wuxi High-tech Zone (无锡高新区) includes brain-computer interfaces and new quality proteins in the direction of future industries. An "old industrialist" sighed: In the past, policy-making always focused on existing industries, but now we dare to lay out "no man's land." The confidence in forward-looking layout comes from the resource integration capabilities formed by the reform. Fully revitalizing and integrating the "innovation assets," building a full-chain path of "basic research-technology development-industrial application," and promoting the smooth flow of elements such as talent, capital, and data can better release the overall effectiveness of the industrial system and innovation system.
Promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation is the general trend. Integration is not a simple physical addition or subtraction, but rather through service restructuring, policy innovation, and resource integration, it drives innovative elements to react efficiently and circulate within the industrial body like active molecules. Facing the future, we look forward to more such "chemical reactions" to inject new impetus into high-quality development.
(The author is a reporter from Jiangsu Branch (江苏分社) of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 孟繁哲
In the recently released China economic annual report, one piece of data is of landmark significance: in 2025, the proportion of new energy vehicles in domestic new car sales exceeded 50%.
Looking back at the "New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2021-2035)" issued by the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) in 2020, the target set at that time was: by 2025, new energy vehicle sales would reach about 20% of total new car sales.
The results far exceeded expectations. New energy vehicles are entering millions of households, reflecting the deeply rooted concept of green consumption and mirroring the surging momentum of China's economic and social green transformation.
One can't help but ask, where does this "green acceleration" come from?
Green transformation is not achieved overnight; it relies on anchoring goals and persistent effort.
Increasing green is increasing advantages, and planting trees is planting the future. In Saihanba (塞罕坝), Hebei (河北) Province, three generations of forest farm builders ate black oat noodles, drank ice and snow water, and slept in underground shelters. Over more than 60 years, they created an ecological miracle from "one pine tree" to millions of acres of man-made forests, and explored green industries such as forestry carbon sinks and under-forest economies.
Looking across the country, such strategic focus has yielded fruitful results. The proportion of non-fossil energy consumption increased from 16% in 2020 to over 20% in 2025; energy consumption per unit of GDP continued to decline, making China one of the countries with the fastest decline in energy intensity globally; forest coverage exceeded 25%, making it the country with the most and fastest increase in green coverage globally... Step by step, goals are becoming reality.
Following the light where there is light, chasing the wind where there is wind, China's economy is moving towards green, relying on various regions adapting to local conditions and giving full play to their strengths.
In Taiyuan (太原), Shanxi (山西) Province, Taiyuan Iron and Steel Group (太钢集团), as a traditional steel enterprise, once had the difficult-to-remove labels of high energy consumption and high emissions. The company aimed at the high-end stainless steel field, tackling key problems and developing "hand-tearable steel" with a thickness of only 0.02 mm, which is widely used in high-end manufacturing fields such as aerospace and precision instruments. The transformation of one enterprise demonstrates development wisdom.
Transformation stories are everywhere in China. On the grasslands of Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), wind turbines rotate day and night, and the installed capacity of wind power ranks first in the country. On the Qinghai (青海) Plateau, photovoltaic panels stretch into a sea, continuously transmitting green electricity to other places through ultra-high voltage DC projects. In Ningde (宁德), Fujian (福建) Province, a former "old, minority, border, and poor" area has "grown" into the world's largest polymer lithium-ion battery production base. Giving full play to their strengths and collaborating in innovation, the world's largest and most complete new energy industry chain has been built in China.
In addition to government guidance and enterprise innovation, green transformation ultimately depends on hundreds of millions of people voting with their feet and creating with their hands.
Some netizens said: "Getting up early every day to collect energy is more punctual than the alarm clock." The Ant Forest (蚂蚁森林) public welfare project has been online for more than 9 years, with hundreds of millions of users participating and planting more than 600 million trees in total. Choosing new energy vehicles when buying cars, choosing public transportation when traveling, and paying attention to carbon footprints when consuming – today, green has become a popular lifestyle.
From patrolmen to folk river chiefs, from desertification control workers to ordinary people practicing low-carbon living, the small choices of countless individuals converge into a powerful force for moving towards green.
Some people once worried, will green transformation affect the speed of development? The 2025 report card provides the answer: the gross domestic product exceeded 140 trillion yuan, an increase of 5.0% over the previous year; energy consumption per unit of added value in major energy-consuming industries such as building materials, steel, and non-ferrous metals decreased significantly. Vigorously developing green productivity, the change in the driving force of economic growth is clearly perceptible, and the momentum of high-quality development is becoming stronger.
Someone said: "We have not inherited the earth from our parents, but borrowed it from our children." This reveals the deep logic of green development. From new energy vehicles to photovoltaic wind power, from carbon trading markets to green finance, China is proving with action that modernization does not have to repeat the old path of "pollute first, then treat." This profound change concerns the environment, but more importantly, development; it concerns the present, but more importantly, the future.
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Return to TopBy: 余 璇
【People】8772 Band (8772乐队)
【Event】The 8772 Band (8772乐队) was formed in 2015. The band's name comes from the numerical transformation of the acronym "BTTZ" for "Illness Challenge" (病痛挑战) in Pinyin. The band members are all rare disease patients or people with disabilities. The lead guitarist lost the ability to walk due to polio, the bassist has hemophilia, and the drummer has myasthenia gravis. The band uses music as a medium to speak out for the rare disease community, conveying the belief that "illness is just a state, everyone is born equal, and everyone has dignity." Recently, the band held a 10th-anniversary concert in Beijing (北京), with nearly 500 audience members in attendance.
【Comment】
A band that witnesses a group of rare disease patients living towards the sun.
Cui Ying (崔莹), a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta, couldn't even walk down the stage steps on her own, but found strength in the guitar strings. Su Jiayu (苏佳宇), a patient with Marfan syndrome, underwent two open-chest surgeries in six years and received multiple critical illness notices, but insisted on releasing her love for life in the bass sounds. Music is the light that illuminates their lives and the torch that dispels the haze of suffering.
What makes their music so moving? Perhaps it stems from the resilient "sense of contrast."
From the cry of "I roar and tear the sky" in "Nahan" (《呐罕》), to the cheer of "If you have a dream, tell it, and we will applaud for you" in "Little Dream" (《小梦想》), to "Yu Sheng" (《予生》) created for Bao Zhenni (包珍妮), a friend with spinal muscular atrophy, the 8772 Band (8772乐队) has released 13 songs and participated in hundreds of performances in 10 years.
The flow of melodies, the jump of rhythms, and the interweaving of chords, music often carries beautiful sentiments such as freedom and romance, which is completely opposite to people's imagination of illness. The existentialist philosopher once said, "Existence precedes essence," and the 8772 Band (8772乐队) is using music to tell the world that illness is just a form of life, not the essential definition of life; even if deeply mired in the quagmire of illness, one must live out the ideal posture with love.
Caring for special groups is an important measure of the degree of social civilization. From building a rare disease care system led by the government and participated in by society, to representatives and members of the National People's Congress (两会) offering suggestions and advice many times, to the "Ice Bucket Challenge" that raised funds for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and sparked a nationwide wave of attention, the 10 years that the 8772 Band (8772乐队) has gone through are also 10 years of continuous improvement in the social visibility of the rare disease community.
The pace of relieving difficulties and weaving a tight safety net has never stopped. Two batches of rare disease catalogs have been released successively, and diagnosis and treatment guidelines are being organized and formulated in an orderly manner. The National Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Collaboration Network (全国罕见病诊疗协作网) has been established, with more than 600 hospitals participating, achieving full coverage of 31 provinces. The new version of the National Medical Insurance Drug Catalog (国家医保药品目录) has added 10 kinds of rare disease drugs, and the total number of rare disease drugs exceeds 100. Resource investment and policy support are continuously strengthened, practicing the belief that "Healthy China, no one should be left behind" (“健康中国，一个都不能少”).
It must also be seen that difficulty in diagnosis, difficulty in treatment, and difficulty in medication are still common problems facing rare disease patients worldwide. Looking to the future, it is still necessary to continue to increase policy support for rare disease drug research and development, strengthen cooperation at home and abroad, and continuously weave a multi-level security network including medical insurance, commercial insurance, and special funds, gathering the joint efforts of the government, the market, and society to further support the well-being of rare disease patients.
Protecting special groups requires not only providing a safety net but also helping them to thrive. On the one hand, we must pay attention to their practical needs; on the other hand, we should also see that they may have inconvenient limbs, weak bodies, or "discounted" strength, but their yearning for a better life and their desire to realize their self-worth are no different from ordinary people. By both recognizing their objective particularities and eliminating various potential discriminations, creating a more equal development platform and a more inclusive social environment, we can better protect the flames of their love for life and pursuit of dreams, and help them burn brighter and more intensely.
The purpose of development is to ensure that every life is respected and nurtured. I believe that with the efforts of the whole society, the demands of more special groups can be heard and cared for, and every form of life can bloom with unique brilliance in the warm sunshine of the times.
Building and renovating high-standard farmland, steadily advancing the seed industry revitalization action, accelerating the research and application of agricultural machinery and equipment, and expanding the application scenarios of smart agriculture... By 2025, China's agricultural modernization level will continue to improve. By every possible means, the comprehensive agricultural production capacity and quality benefits will be enhanced, farmers' lives will be more prosperous and beautiful, and the foundation for high-quality economic and social development will be more solid.
This is precisely:
Agricultural machinery gallops with reference to Beidou (北斗),
Fingertips lightly tap to solve worries.
The wind of innovation and quality improvement is strong,
Scientific and technological sweet rain moistens the fields.
Yang Yu (杨羽)
Return to TopLet "Whistleblowers" Have Motivation and Peace of Mind
By Wei Chen (维辰)
Not long ago, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (中国证监会) and the Ministry of Finance (财政部) revised and issued the "Regulations on Rewarding 'Whistleblowers' for Illegal Securities and Futures Activities," stipulating that the reward amount be increased from 1% to 3% of the amount of fines and confiscations from the case; if the case clues provided have a significant impact nationwide, or the amount involved is particularly huge, or the "whistleblower" is an internal knowledgeable person, the upper limit of the bonus for each case will be uniformly increased from 300,000 yuan and 600,000 yuan to 1 million yuan. A relatively large increase in reward standards is both to further improve the capital market reporting system and to respond to market concerns, which is conducive to timely detection and cracking down on relevant illegal activities.
However, some people also believe that there is still room for improvement in the reward amount, mainly for two reasons. First, some places abroad implement a "fine sharing" system with no upper limit on bonuses, which has a good effect. Second, "whistleblowers" who have core information are mostly well-paid people, and the risks of "whistleblowing" and the impact on their future careers are not low. The value of this discussion lies in reminding regulatory authorities to pay attention not only to the absolute value of bonuses, but also to the various hidden costs of "whistleblowing."
At the same time, it should also be seen that economic incentives are not a panacea. The key is to implement the "whistleblower" protection mechanism to the letter and eliminate the "whistleblower's" worries. Looking back at the practice of "whistleblower" systems in other fields, there are cases where internal reporters have been sued by the reported party in the name of extortion and infringement of trade secrets, and have fallen into protracted legal disputes, which highlights the importance of clarifying the boundaries of relevant behaviors.
In general, in addition to the amount of rewards, there are many aspects worth continuous attention to make more people willing to "whistleblow," dare to "whistleblow," and feel at ease "whistleblowing."
(Excerpted and compiled from "Southern Daily" (《南方日报》), originally titled "Let More People Be Willing to 'Whistleblow' and Dare to 'Whistleblow'")
Serving as Village Cadres Should Be Like "Tofu Mixed with Scallions"
By Zhang Shuangshuang (张双双)
According to data released by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission (中央纪委国家监委), 91,000 current or former village Party branch secretaries and village committee directors were investigated in 2025. This is the third consecutive year that the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission has publicly released data on the investigation of "village officials" in its annual report, reflecting the determination to extend the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party to the grassroots level and resolutely fight corruption.
To rectify "micro-corruption" in rural areas, it is first necessary to accurately grasp some of the characteristics of rural society. For example, some village supervision committees turn a blind eye to problems out of consideration for acquaintances; township supervision sometimes also has a tendency to "reduce major issues to minor ones"; in addition, many young people in rural areas go out to work, and the elderly left behind do not understand or participate in village affairs. "Supervision from above is too far, supervision from the same level is too soft, and mass supervision is too difficult" is a realistic problem and a subject that must be solved.
In response to the problem of corruption among rural grassroots cadres, the state has introduced a series of "long-toothed and electrified" measures, and it is extremely important to implement them in accordance with local conditions. In particular, it is necessary to focus on matters such as gift money for weddings and funerals and the approval of homesteads, focus on areas where interests are intertwined, such as employment and entrepreneurship, ecological and environmental protection, and work safety, carry out precise supervision, prescribe the right medicine, and ensure that power operates in the sunshine.
For the vast number of village cadres, they must be as pure as "tofu mixed with scallions" (小葱拌豆腐 (xiǎo cōng bàn dòu fu - "tofu mixed with scallions," pure and clean; honest and upright)). Only by being honest and upright and doing things cleanly, putting effort into revitalizing the village and enriching the people, and spending心思 on serving the people, can we win the reputation of the masses and consolidate the foundation of grassroots governance.
(Excerpted and compiled from "Hubei Daily" (《湖北日报》))
Return to TopGeneral Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Through the Party's self-revolution, promoting new trends and uprightness, rectifying stubborn maladies, creating a good political ecology, inspiring cadres to take responsibility, and uniting the people's hearts and minds, we can continuously inject positive energy into economic and social development." Only when the work style is solid can achievements be established. In this issue's "Everyone Talks," we have selected three submissions to discuss together how to better establish oneself with practicality and achieve success with practicality.
——Editor
Dare to Expose Shortcomings, But Also Truly Make Up for Shortcomings
Guan Kai (关慨)
Recently, many units have successively held democratic life meetings. Many comrades have put down their ideological burdens, opened their hearts to communicate, and carried out criticism and self-criticism seriously. However, some places have the problem of "emphasizing exposing shortcomings but neglecting making up for shortcomings." The criticisms at the meetings are sharp and point directly to the root causes, but the implementation of rectification is perfunctory and avoids the important and dwells on the trivial, which is worthy of vigilance.
For example, some comrades have the idea of passing the test, thinking that as long as the "spicy flavor" is enough at the meeting and the problems are identified accurately, they can complete the task, but the rectification measures are "empty talk," without being refined to specific people, specific things, and specific time limits, lacking operability. Some places lack a supervision and inspection mechanism for rectification and implementation, so whether to rectify or not is the same, and whether to rectify well or badly is the same.
Daring to expose shortcomings is courage, and truly making up for shortcomings is responsibility. Whether a democratic life meeting is held effectively depends not only on whether the problems are identified accurately, but also on whether the problems are solved well. We should not only establish problem lists, responsibility lists, and rectification lists for the problems identified, clarify rectification goals, specific measures, completion deadlines, and responsible persons, but also focus on extracting common problems from individual problems, promote the solution of a class of problems, plug a batch of loopholes, and improve a batch of systems. Transforming the "spicy flavor" of turning the blade inward into the "real effort" of starting a business will surely promote the quality and efficiency of various tasks and create new highlights.
Cannot Rely on "Old Routines"
Zhang Changgong (张长弓)
In reality, some cadres are accustomed to finding answers in old frameworks when encountering new situations, and always use old routines to deal with new problems, resulting in being caught in the dilemma of "**老办法不管用、新办法不会用** (lǎo bànfǎ bù guǎnyòng, xīn bànfǎ bù huì yòng - "old methods don't work, new methods can't be used," being stuck because old methods are ineffective and new methods are unknown)."
Old methods may not be able to cope with new situations. Many of the problems we face today have no textbooks to turn to and no ready-made answers to copy. If we blindly follow the old ways and stick to conventions, we will not only fail to solve the problems, but also create new contradictions and problems.
Relying on old routines seems to be a manifestation of few methods and weak skills, but in fact it is a manifestation of inertia in thinking. Some cadres are unwilling to think more or look further when facing new situations and new problems; some are afraid of trial and error and taking responsibility, and do not seek merit but seek no fault, thinking that it is safest to do things according to the previous methods; others lack the motivation to learn and do not pay attention to new knowledge and new skills. In fact, the more you stay in your comfort zone and are content with the status quo, the more likely it is that your thinking will "rust" and you will be helpless when promoting work.
To break the inertia of thinking and improve work skills, the key is to be good at learning. We should not only actively follow up and study the Party's innovative theories, and widely dabble in various new knowledge, but also strengthen investigation and research, deeply grasp the actual situation, explore, practice, and summarize, so that we can constantly find new ideas for solving problems and open up new horizons for development in the unity of knowledge and action.
Don't "Innovate for the Sake of Innovation"
Yao Hongxing (姚红星)
At present, the atmosphere of reform and innovation is strong in various places, but individual places have the phenomenon of "innovating for the sake of innovation." For example, regardless of the actual situation, blindly launching so-called "bright spot projects," pursuing superficial brilliance, concentrating resources to create "bonsai," and being keen on grabbing the spotlight and packaging routine work as typical examples. All of this seems novel and lively, but in fact it falls into the quagmire of formalism.
Reform and innovation are for solving problems and promoting development. Truly valuable innovation begins with practical needs and is achieved through pragmatic exploration. Emphasizing form over content, emphasizing appearance over substance, and emphasizing packaging over effectiveness will not only encourage the unhealthy trend of formalism and breed problems such as "digital innovation" and "material innovation," but also waste the limited resources that should have been used on the "blade."
An empty pocket cannot stand up. From strengthening guidance and encouraging cadres to focus on starting businesses, to strengthening follow-up and evaluation and establishing a sound evaluation mechanism that emphasizes effectiveness, to making good use of the assessment baton and optimizing the assessment and evaluation system, leaving no room for formalism and ensuring that there is no market for fraud, we can continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of our work and ensure that we achieve real results and real achievements.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 喻思南
Biographical Sketch:
Wang Chi (王赤), born in February 1967 in Shaoyang (邵阳), Hunan (湖南) Province, is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) and the Director of the National Space Science Center (国家空间科学中心) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院). He has long been engaged in space physics and space weather research, serving as the chief scientist of the fourth phase of the Lunar Exploration Program, the general director of the Meridian Project (Phase II), the person in charge of the Strategic Priority Research Program on Space Science (Phase II) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), and the Chinese chief scientist of the Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer ("SMILE" satellite).
On January 27th, the School of Interstellar Navigation of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学) was officially established, focusing on cutting-edge fields such as interstellar propulsion, deep-space communication and navigation, and space science, to cultivate urgently needed interdisciplinary talents with solid foundations, strategic vision, and a sense of national responsibility. Wang Chi (王赤), an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), is one of the persons in charge of the talent cultivation program of this unique school.
Space science is an important support for us to understand the universe and explore space. From exploring the frontiers of science to presiding over major projects, Wang Chi (王赤) has closely integrated his personal learning with the needs of national development for more than 30 years of cultivating space science, becoming a witness, participant, and promoter of the development of China's space science undertaking. "Personal ideals may be as small as stars, but when they resonate with national development, they can burst into light." Wang Chi's (王赤) speech at an exchange activity resonated with the participants and expressed his growth aspirations.
"We must strive to do original research"
The solar wind is a stream of charged particles from the sun and is the main factor affecting the Earth and the solar system's space environment. The heliosphere is the region of space that the solar wind can reach, and it can be divided into the inner heliosphere and the outer heliosphere according to the distance from the sun and the differences in the physical environment.
What changes occur after the solar wind enters outer heliospheric space? How do the particles in the solar wind interact with the neutral components of the outer heliosphere? In the 1990s, these were cutting-edge topics in space science.
While studying for his doctorate, Wang Chi (王赤) participated in the scientific research work of the Voyager 2 project, a space probe flying to the outer solar system. "According to traditional theoretical models, the speed of the solar wind should remain unchanged after reaching the outer heliospheric space, but actual observations show that the speed of the solar wind decreases after reaching the outer heliospheric space. The scientific community hopes to find a reasonable explanation for the inconsistency between theory and practice." Wang Chi (王赤) said that he proposed a new theoretical method for the interaction between solar wind charged particles and neutral components, and on this basis, constructed a new multi-component solar wind model.
"We must do what others have not done, and we must strive to do original research." Wang Chi (王赤) said that the new model explains the deceleration phenomenon of the solar wind in outer heliospheric space. According to the new model, scientists can also invert the hydrogen atom density in interstellar space, thereby providing scientific support for outer space exploration.
"Dare to jump out of the existing framework and bravely enter the 'no man's land' of scientific research." This is the evaluation of Wang Chi (王赤) by his peers. At the beginning of this century, China did not have a physical model of the interaction between the solar wind and the Earth's space. Although there were some open-source models internationally, their accuracy was not high and their resolution was limited. Aiming at this direction, Wang Chi (王赤) led the team to try to establish a high-precision three-dimensional global model. After more than 10 years of efforts, they finally constructed an independent numerical model.
In order to continuously improve the model, in recent years, the team has also added important parameters such as soft X-rays. Today, China has become one of the few countries with the ability to self-consistently describe the numerical simulation of the interaction between the solar wind and the magnetosphere. Compared with the internationally used model, the model constructed by Wang Chi's (王赤) team has higher numerical dissipation accuracy, which means that the space weather predicted by the independently developed model is closer to the actual situation and has reached the international advanced level.
"Hope to achieve breakthroughs in more key technologies and equipment"
As a national major science and technology infrastructure in the field of space science in China, the Meridian Project is a space environment monitoring network composed of 31 stations and nearly 300 sets of monitoring equipment arranged in a "well" shape along 100 degrees east longitude, 120 degrees east longitude, 40 degrees north latitude, and 30 degrees north latitude. The Meridian Project provides China's regional coverage, high spatiotemporal resolution, and real-time ground-based monitoring data of the space environment, which not only provides scientific support for China's spacecraft launch and on-orbit operation and other communication and navigation security services, but also promotes the development of China's space weather modeling and forecasting capabilities.
Since the launch of the Meridian Project in 2008, Wang Chi (王赤) has been a backbone member of the team. When the second phase of the Meridian Project started construction in 2019, he served as the general director. "We hope to achieve breakthroughs in more key technologies and equipment." Wang Chi (王赤) said.
The Northern Mid-latitude High-Frequency Coherent Scatter Radar Network of the Meridian Project is one of the advanced detection equipment independently developed by China. "To observe the drift velocity of ionospheric plasma, the accuracy of traditional high-frequency coherent scatter radar is limited and the flexibility is not high internationally." Wang Chi (王赤) introduced that in 2013, the team began to independently develop a new type of radar. After 5 years of efforts, it successfully developed a radar prototype. After being deployed at the Jiamusi (佳木斯) station in Heilongjiang (黑龙江), the collected data was recognized by relevant international organizations. The breakthrough of this technology laid a solid foundation for the successful construction and operation of the Northern Mid-latitude High-Frequency Coherent Scatter Radar Network in the second phase of the Meridian Project.
"Now, China is gradually moving closer to the center of the international space science stage." Wang Chi (王赤) said, "Independent innovation often means withstanding pressure, but we face difficulties head-on and take one step at a time. Facts have proved that this path is the right one."
"Wukong" (悟空) was launched in 2015, "Mozi" (墨子号) was launched in 2016, "HXMT" (慧眼) patrolled the sky in 2017, "Kuafu" (夸父) explored the sun in 2022, "Tianguan" (天关) looked back a thousand years in 2024, and "SMILE" is poised to launch in 2026... Behind the emergence of a number of scientific satellites, there are Wang Chi (王赤) and his team.
Major engineering projects often involve more than 10 to dozens of scientific research units, spanning the two fields of engineering management and scientific research. The starting points and experiences of each participant are different, and differences in opinions are inevitable. How to get everyone to work together?
"We must gather opinions from all parties and build consensus through patient communication." Wang Chi (王赤) said. The implementation of major space science engineering tasks must not only consider the value of scientific goals, but also the maturity of engineering technology implementation and the economics of the project. In the process of promoting the project, the solutions he and his team agreed upon can often achieve a balance between various factors and are well received by all parties.
"The older generation of scientists has set an example for us"
Developing the space science undertaking requires long-term investment. Facing arduous tasks and daunting challenges, Wang Chi (王赤) said: "The only way is to work hard."
In order to promote the "International Space Weather Meridian Circle Program" initiated by Chinese scientists, in 2014, Wang Chi (王赤) led the team to promote the establishment of China's first space weather laboratory in the Western Hemisphere in Brazil - the China-Brazil Joint Space Weather Laboratory/South American Space Weather Laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院南美空间天气实验室).
The challenges of building a laboratory abroad can be imagined. When the laboratory was installing equipment, it encountered heavy rain. In order to prevent the instruments and equipment from being damaged by rain, the scientific researchers worked continuously for 3 days and nights. When taking a group photo after the installation was completed, one of the scientific researchers almost fell asleep on the spot.
The tenacious and hard-working spirit of Wang Chi's (王赤) team deeply moved their Brazilian counterparts, and the construction of the laboratory progressed smoothly. Relying on the South American Laboratory, China and Brazil have carried out more scientific and technological cooperation and exchanges, accumulating experience for Chinese scientists to go to the world.
The spirit of hard work comes from inheritance. Wang Chi (王赤) said: "The older generation of scientists has set an example for us."
Hu Youqiu (胡友秋), a professor at the University of Science and Technology of China (中国科学技术大学), was Wang Chi's (王赤) undergraduate thesis supervisor. He once studied for a graduate degree under Zhao Jiuzhang (赵九章), a winner of the "Two Bombs, One Satellite Achievement Medal" and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院). In Wang Chi's (王赤) eyes, Hu Youqiu (胡友秋) is very pure in doing scientific research and does not allow any carelessness in dealing with scientific issues. "I remember that one of the words that Teacher Hu (胡老师) often said was 'Do you really understand this question?'" Wang Chi (王赤) said, "Teacher Hu's (胡老师) dedication to scientific research and indifference to fame and fortune deeply infected me. Later, I kept in touch with him and often received his guidance and teachings."
Wei Fengsi (魏奉思), a space physicist and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), is the main advocate of the Meridian Project. From the proposal in late 1993 to the approval in 2005, the Meridian Project experienced several twists and turns in its approval process, but Wei Fengsi (魏奉思) never wavered. "Without his perseverance and determination, and without him leading everyone to overcome difficulties, there would be no Meridian Project today." Wang Chi (王赤) said with emotion.
"Our generation of scientific researchers is fortunate that the older generation of scientists has laid a solid foundation for the space science undertaking. We must take over the baton from them and continue to pursue our dreams in the stars and the sea." Wang Chi (王赤) said.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郝迎灿 辛 阳
The north wind howled, and the Hun River (浑河) was frozen. A cracking sound echoed across the ice as a 26-year-old man fell into the frigid river. To rescue a father and son who had fallen through the ice, the young man's life was forever frozen at the age of 26. What he left behind was a series of brave footprints etched in time: enlisting in the army during his school years, joining the provincial Red Cross rescue team, donating blood more than 10 times without compensation, and providing first aid on the streets on numerous occasions. These acts of kindness all stemmed from the firm belief in his diary: "Selfless, unrewarded, and without regret, with affection, righteousness, and love for the motherland." He used his actions to interpret the patriotism of the new era's youth.
A selfless act of bravery.
The clock turns back to 1:40 PM on January 23rd. On a winter afternoon, Jin Chenglong (金城龙) (pictured, file photo), a 2022 undergraduate student majoring in integrated Chinese and Western medicine at the Basic Medical College of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (辽宁中医药大学), was participating in a film crew shoot as an extra at Wandu Park (晚渡公园) on the north bank of the Hun River (浑河) in Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning Province (辽宁省).
Suddenly, urgent cries for help came from the opposite bank. A father and son had accidentally fallen into the Hun River (浑河) and were struggling in the water. "According to people nearby, he didn't think twice, picked up a wooden stick, and ran onto the ice, determined to save them," said Jin Chenglong's (金城龙) father, Jin Hai (金海).
After the incident, the couple saw a video of their son's rescue attempt. In the video, Jin Chenglong (金城龙) ran hundreds of meters across the frozen river without looking back, his figure becoming smaller and smaller... Just as Jin Chenglong (金城龙) was about to reach the father and son and hand them the rescue stick, the ice beneath his feet suddenly cracked, and he fell into the river. The icy water instantly submerged him, but it couldn't extinguish his determination to save them – even though he was struggling to save himself, he still tried his best to swim towards the drowning people, but his life was forever left in the cold river.
At 1:48 PM, the police station received a report and immediately dispatched officers. Fire and rescue services and 120 emergency medical services subsequently rushed to the scene to carry out the rescue. The 7-year-old child who fell into the water was successfully rescued, but unfortunately, despite all-out efforts, they were unable to save Jin Chenglong's (金城龙) young life, and the child's father also unfortunately passed away.
An emergency kit carried with him.
This was not the first time Jin Chenglong (金城龙) had stepped forward: on September 23, 2023, he promptly helped an elderly person who had fallen; on February 6, 2024, he used his knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine to help a passenger who suddenly experienced palpitations at Shenyang North Railway Station (沈阳北站); on April 20, 2024, he voluntarily donated a blood sample for testing and joined the hematopoietic stem cell donor pool... This is what he mentioned in his diary.
Jin Chenglong's (金城龙) girlfriend, Shen Xiaoya (沈晓雅), recalled that she had witnessed Jin Chenglong (金城龙) helping others seven or eight times. "Once, when we were in Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东), someone suddenly had a heart attack and fainted. He provided first aid immediately and successfully saved the person's life."
"He was preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam during this period and was studying very hard. He also told me that he wanted to apply to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (北京中医药大学) to help more people in the future..." Shen Xiaoya (沈晓雅) was already sobbing before she could finish speaking.
Among Jin Chenglong's (金城龙) personal belongings, his parents found an emergency kit, complete with bandages, acupuncture needles, and relevant certificates. "He was always ready to step forward and help others," said his mother, Ning Xiaoguang (宁晓光). When Jin Chenglong (金城龙) was in high school, a fire broke out nearby, and he rescued two people at the risk of his own life.
Honorary certificates for unpaid blood donation activities, award certificates for the National College Student Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, and school-level second-class scholarships... In his home in Zhangdang Street (章党街道), Dongzhou District (东洲区), Fushun City (抚顺市), the most eye-catching items were the various honorary certificates Jin Chenglong (金城龙) had received.
When Ning Xiaoguang (宁晓光) was sorting out her son's mobile phone, she found his national electronic unpaid blood donation certificate: since 2019, Jin Chenglong (金城龙) had donated blood 13 times, with a total blood volume of 4,000 milliliters. Just two days before his sacrifice, he had completed another unpaid blood donation.
A diary filled with sincerity.
Opening the notebook left behind by Jin Chenglong (金城龙), the title page was neatly written with: "Selfless, unrewarded, and without regret, with affection, righteousness, and love for the motherland," "Go to the grassroots level to make contributions and dedicate the blood and sweat of youth to the places where the motherland needs it most"... The lines were filled with the sincerity and responsibility of a young student.
The diary also contained several hand-drawn illustrations depicting warships and waves, hiding his never-faded military memories. After being admitted to Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (辽宁中医药大学) in 2019, he responded to the national call in 2020 and joined the army, serving in a unit of the Northern Theater Navy (北部战区海军). During the two years, he participated in 8 major tasks above the theater level, with a cumulative total of 8,400 hours of sea duty, and once went to the Pacific region to participate in the "Ocean Cup" surface ship professional competition.
After retiring and returning to school in 2022, Jin Chenglong (金城龙) deeply integrated the responsibility of a soldier with his medical knowledge, turning the positive energy in his diary into practical actions: he submitted an application to join the Party as soon as he retired and returned to school, becoming an activist for Party membership; he served as a class instructor for the 2023 undergraduate students majoring in integrated Chinese and Western medicine, helping freshmen adapt to university life and plan their academic development; he volunteered as a military training instructor for the school, and was rated as an "Excellent Instructor" with his excellent qualities; he actively joined the Liaoning Provincial Red Cross Rescue Team (辽宁省红十字救援队), becoming a formal member and using his professional skills to protect the safety of others.
At the school, when teachers and students were sorting out Jin Chenglong's (金城龙) belongings, there was a new discovery - a voluntary registration card for human organ donation. "This card was placed in the bottom layer of a storage box in his bedside storage bag, and the registration date was May 13, 2020," said Li Rui (李睿), Director of the Student Affairs Office of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (辽宁中医药大学). "This discovery surprised and moved us immensely, allowing us to see once again the kindness and great love deep in his heart."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王明峰 王永战
On February 2nd, the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the atmosphere of the Lunar New Year is gradually thickening. In the western Sichuan dwellings, lanterns are hung high. In Wanfo Village (万佛村), Baimaguan Town (白马关镇), Luojiang District (罗江区), Deyang (德阳), Sichuan (四川), the slogan on the wall, "Small families are full of warmth, everyone is 蒸蒸日上 (zhēng zhēng rì shàng - "thriving day by day," to improve and flourish steadily)," is heartwarming and uplifting. On the square, more than a dozen large round tables are set with pastries sent from Fujian (福建) thousands of miles away. The villagers gather together to make dumplings, roll glutinous rice balls, and chat.
Writing Spring Festival couplets conveys New Year greetings. "Good fortune shines on the whole family, good luck lasts forever," villager Xiao Yonghai (肖永海) took a pair of freshly written Spring Festival couplets and examined them repeatedly, "This couplet is good for my son, festive!"
Xiao Yonghai's (肖永海) son, Xiao Shiquan (肖世全), works at Yixin Steel Plant (亿鑫钢铁厂) in Fuzhou (福州), Fujian (福建). The factory canteen is also bustling with joy. Xiao Shiquan (肖世全) and 40 other workers who are not returning home for the New Year are busy preparing the reunion dinner.
That morning, the "Front Reunion Dinner, Rear B坝坝宴" (bà bà yàn - "坝坝宴," a rural banquet held in an open space) migrant workers and their families' centralized consolation activity was held simultaneously in Sichuan (四川) and Fujian (闽). The workers who stayed at the Yixin Steel Plant (亿鑫钢铁厂) in Fuzhou (福州) and their relatives in their hometown connected through a large on-site video screen, speaking in their local dialects from thousands of miles away, sending blessings to each other, and eating the reunion dinner together. This event was jointly organized by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security (四川省人力资源和社会保障厅), the Deyang Municipal Government (德阳市政府), and the Luojiang District Government (罗江区政府).
Liao Xiaohua (廖小华), who lives in Group 4 of Wanfo Village (万佛村), also works at the Yixin Steel Plant (亿鑫钢铁厂).
"Xiaohua (小华), the family is fine, we are also in good health..." Liao Xiaohua's (廖小华) parents chatted with him through the video link: "Your grandson did well in the final exam..."
Hearing his parents' words, Liao Xiaohua (廖小华) in the video repeatedly urged, "The child is about to take the college entrance examination, you should take good care of the child at home and take good care of your own health!"
Kang Chengjin (康承进), a worker from Shaanxi (陕西), also joined the坝坝宴 (bà bà yàn - "坝坝宴," a rural banquet held in an open space). Kang Chengjin (康承进) is participating in the reconstruction project of National Highway 108 (108国道) in Deyang (德阳) and cannot go home for the New Year this year. At the scene, the villagers handed him and more than 20 other workers bamboo baskets filled with peanuts and tangerines, making Kang Chengjin (康承进) feel very warm.
The aroma wafts, and the sun is warm. "Let's start the feast!" With a shout, the reunion dinners in the two places started simultaneously. Cured meat and sausages are full of New Year's flavor, sweet steamed pork is shiny, salted roasted pork has unique Sichuan (四川) characteristics, pickled cabbage and braised fish are sour and appetizing... Authentic farmhouse dishes were served one after another.
Hou Ming (侯明), Director of the Migrant Workers Work Division of the Sichuan Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security (四川省人力资源和社会保障厅农民工工作处), said that this year Sichuan (四川) will focus on caring for and helping, protecting rights and interests, and providing travel services to provide accurate and warm services for migrant workers, and strive to make their return home smoother and their stay at their posts more secure.
Return to TopAs the Spring Festival approaches, Dingjiaqiao Town (丁家桥镇) in Jingxian County (泾县), Anhui Province (安徽省) is ushering in the peak season for Spring Festival couplet production and sales. Calligraphy paper companies throughout the town are operating at full capacity, producing rolls of Spring Festival couplets with auspicious meanings that are shipped from here to all parts of the country, sending New Year blessings to thousands of households for their reunion moments. The picture shows workers in a Spring Festival couplet production enterprise in Dingjiaqiao Town (丁家桥镇) stepping up production on February 2.
Photo by Li Xiaohong (李晓红) (Image China (影像中国))
Return to TopThis newspaper Taiyuan (太原) February 2nd (Reporter Ma Ruisan (马睿姗)) The reporter learned from the work deployment meeting of the province's elderly care service consumption subsidy project held by the Shanxi Provincial Department of Civil Affairs (山西省民政厅) a few days ago: In order to implement the relevant requirements of the elderly care service consumption subsidy project, as of now, the first batch of 293 million yuan in subsidy funds has been allocated to various cities in Shanxi (山西), and electronic consumption coupons have been issued to elderly people with moderate or above disability through the "Minzheng Tong" (民政通) platform.
It is understood that eligible elderly people can receive a maximum subsidy of 800 yuan per month, and a maximum of 9,600 yuan per year, which can be used for various services such as meal assistance, bathing assistance, rehabilitation care, and institutional elderly care. The initial assessment fee of 100 yuan for elderly people assessed as moderate or above disability level can also be deducted, reducing the burden of family care. Since the comprehensive launch of the project in January 2026, the Shanxi Provincial Department of Civil Affairs (山西省民政厅) has jointly issued a notice with the Shanxi Provincial Department of Finance (山西省财政厅), clarifying the subsidy objects, procedures and supervision requirements, and drafted the "Shanxi Province Elderly Ability Assessment Method (Trial Implementation)" (《山西省老年人能力评估办法（试行）》). At present, Shanxi (山西) has formed a provincial-level working group with 5 functional groups, carried out online business training, and promoted data docking of the "Minzheng Tong" (民政通) platform.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 2nd (Reporter: Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)) On January 31st, the 4th Xinfadi New Year Goods Festival, themed "Qiji Sends Fortune, New Year Goods Welcome the New Year," officially opened in Beijing (北京). It will last until February 13th, fully covering the peak purchasing period before the Spring Festival, and making every effort to ensure the stable supply of the capital's "vegetable basket" and "fruit plate." The reporter learned from the New Year Goods Festival that the total transaction volume of Xinfadi (新发地) Market in 2025 reached 15.6 million tons, with a total transaction value of 128.8 billion yuan.
The main venue of this New Year Goods Festival covers a total area of 11,000 square meters, with a total of 188 booths. More than 100 enterprises from 18 provinces participated in the exhibition. Together with the special product exhibition area of the National Famous, Special, and Excellent Products Exhibition Hall in the branch venue, the total number of categories exceeds 4,000.
The efficient operation of the New Year Goods Festival is inseparable from Xinfadi's (新发地) 2025 "Year of Innovative Development" quality improvement and upgrading measures. Throughout the year, the market focused on the four major goals of "sheds covering the sky, roads widening, vehicles entering the hall, and centralized collection and distribution exceeding 1,000 tons," and promoted all-round modernization transformation: the vegetable comprehensive trading building (Building B) with a construction area of 174,000 square meters fully resumed work, innovatively designed direct access channels for large trucks, and supporting facilities such as central kitchens, e-commerce industrial parks, and cold chain systems, which will be put into use successively this year.
In response to the 2026 Spring Festival, Xinfadi (新发地) Market organized more than 2,000 merchants to stay and adhere to the principle of "Spring Festival without closing," ensuring a continuous supply of fresh and affordable products during the Spring Festival.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姚雪青 范昊天 李凯旋
Headline Highlights
In the Yangtze River Delta, innovation consortia are driving the intelligentization of traditional Chinese medicine extraction and refining; in Yangluo Port (阳逻港), Wuhan (武汉), in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, 35 container shipping routes radiate across the globe; in Ziyang (资阳), Sichuan (四川), in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, modern agricultural parks are unleashing triple benefits: ecological, economic, and social... On the vigorously developing Yangtze River Economic Belt, technological innovation and industrial innovation are accelerating their integration, the golden waterway is surging with vitality, and the people along the river are continuously experiencing increased gains, happiness, and security.
Over the past 10 years, the Yangtze River Economic Belt has undergone tremendous changes. The proportion of excellent water quality has increased from 67% to 96.5%, the region's GDP as a percentage of the national total has increased from 42.2% to 47.3%, and the per capita disposable income of residents has increased from 23,000 yuan to 44,000 yuan, a growth of 91%. On the Chinese-style modernization canvas of the Yangtze River, green waters and lush mountains paint the ecological background, world-class industrial clusters grow vigorously, transportation hubs are strung together like beads, and people's lives are changing with each passing day... Reporters went into workshops, ports, and fields to explore the stories behind the scenes.
An Innovation Consortium Enlarges the Circle of Friends
In the workshop, nearly 100 degrees Celsius of high-temperature medicinal residue is poured out from the bottom of a large traditional Chinese medicine extraction tank, and an automatic material receiving trolley steadily catches it. The industrial camera on the trolley scans whether the medicinal residue has fallen cleanly. If it "sees" any residue on the bottom of the tank, it immediately activates the front-end water gun for precise rinsing. Finally, the trolley drives to the recycling station, where the medicinal residue will be processed into fertilizer.
This is the traditional Chinese medicine extraction and refining workshop of Jiangsu Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (江苏康缘药业股份有限公司). "With this intelligent cleaning system, cleaning is unmanned and intelligent, and traditional Chinese medicine extraction and refining has achieved clean production, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement," said Wang Tuanjie (王团结), Deputy General Manager of the company. The breakthrough in key technologies cannot be separated from the empowerment of the Yangtze River Delta innovation consortium.
An innovation consortium is an organizational form led by leading technology enterprises, major innovation platforms, or industry public technology platforms, integrating upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain and resources from universities and research institutes, with multiple entities jointly tackling key problems. Starting in 2024, the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology, together with the science and technology departments of Shanghai (上海), Zhejiang (浙江), and Anhui (安徽), will conduct "cross-domain upgrading" around key areas such as artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, and biomedicine, piloting the construction of two batches of 24 Yangtze River Delta innovation consortia.
Previously, in response to the high energy consumption problem in the traditional Chinese medicine extraction and refining process, Kanion Pharmaceutical (康缘药业) released a demand for new intelligent manufacturing technologies on the "Yangtze River Delta Bidding Platform." With the advantages of intelligent manufacturing software and hardware research and development, Jiangnan University (江南大学) in Wuxi (无锡), Jiangsu (江苏), and Shanghai Yuanyue Pharmaceutical Machinery Co., Ltd. (上海远跃制药机械有限公司) in Shanghai came to "bid," and the three parties began cooperation.
Building a Yangtze River Delta innovation consortium has become an opportunity to expand the circle of cooperation. "After selection, we have joined hands with two new partners - Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (安徽中医药大学) and Shanghai Modern Pharmaceutical Preparation Engineering Research Center Co., Ltd. (上海现代药物制剂工程研究中心有限公司)," said Wang Tuanjie (王团结). The five units jointly formed the "Yangtze River Delta Traditional Chinese Medicine Green Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Innovation Consortium" to further complement the industrial chain.
Kanion Pharmaceutical (康缘药业) is responsible for proposing technical requirements and implementing application implementation, Yuanyue Pharmaceutical Machinery Co., Ltd. (远跃制药机械有限公司) produces intelligent hardware equipment, Jiangnan University (江南大学) develops machine vision data models, Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (安徽中医药大学) is responsible for optimizing production processes, and Shanghai Modern Pharmaceutical Preparation Engineering Research Center Co., Ltd. (上海现代药物制剂工程研究中心有限公司) is responsible for engineering verification... "The innovation consortium has broken through key technical difficulties such as intelligent equipment and process quality control, and the clean wastewater discharge of the equipment intelligent cleaning system has been reduced," said Zhang Xin (张欣), Manager of the Intelligentization Research Institute of Kanion Pharmaceutical (康缘药业). The next step will be to tackle the improvement of the uniformity of traditional Chinese medicine product quality.
In June 2025, the science and technology departments of the three provinces and one city in the Yangtze River Delta jointly issued the "Yangtze River Delta Innovation Consortium Construction Work Guidelines (Trial Implementation)." The Yangtze River Delta innovation consortium is promoting the formation of an attraction field for the deep participation of various resources in joint innovation, and is powerfully supporting the high-quality development of emerging industries and future industries.
A Water-Rail Intermodal Port Weaves a Dense International Logistics Network
In Yangluo Port (阳逻港), Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北), hundreds of boats compete on the river, and the giant arms of the shore bridge stretch lightly. In the terminal control room of the Xianglushan Station (香炉山站) operation area, bridge crane driver Tao Fei (陶飞) pushes the handle, and the containers on the cargo ship steadily land on the waiting China-Europe train.
"The containers are loaded with new energy vehicles, which come from Wuhu Port (芜湖港) in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. After being transferred through Yangluo Port (阳逻港), they will be transported to Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) in Central Asia, which takes only about 10 days," introduced Lü Dan (吕聃), Manager of the Business Department of Wuhan COSCO SHIPPING Terminal. Relying on the water-rail integrated operation advantages of "shipping to the port and direct railway dispatch," the logistics cost is about 15% lower than single land transportation.
Yangluo Port (阳逻港) is the largest water-rail intermodal hub in central China. More than 10 years ago, when Tao Fei (陶飞) first entered the industry, Yangluo Port (阳逻港) was still a small regional terminal with only 500 meters of coastline and 5 berths.
Since 2013, on the basis of the already built Yangluo Phase I and Phase II terminals, the Yangluo Phase III terminal, Wuhan COSCO SHIPPING Ports Terminal (武汉中远海运港口码头), Yangluo Comprehensive Bonded Zone (阳逻综保区), Customs Centralized Inspection Center, and the Ji-Shu Transportation System of the Railway-Water Intermodal Phase I, Phase II, and Pingjiang Road (平江路) Reconstruction Project have been built successively. The maximum throughput capacity of Yangluo Port (阳逻港) containers has reached 3.79 million TEUs, and 35 container shipping routes radiate across the globe. "The amount of containers I operate every day is equivalent to the workload of the past week," said Tao Fei (陶飞).
Once, Yangluo Port (阳逻港) was 60 kilometers away from the nearest railway port, and goods needed to be transferred by road, which made the "water-rail conversion" costly and inefficient. In recent years, Yangluo Port (阳逻港) has been based on the strategic positioning of the intersection of the "Belt and Road" and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, actively expanding the international logistics network, so that the golden waterway and the "steel camel team" resonate at the same frequency.
In November 2019, with the opening of the direct route to Japan, this inland river port in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River entered the international "fast lane." "When the first voyage was opened, there was only one ship per week," recalled Zhang Song (张淞), Head of the Terminal Operation Department. "Now we have to berth many international cargo ships every week."
In recent years, Wuhan Customs (武汉海关) has actively promoted Yangluo Port (阳逻港) to be approved to carry out container transit transportation business, opening up three transit channels: "Japan-China Wuhan-Mongolia," "South Korea-China Wuhan-Europe." By superimposing the "direct flight + N" supervision model such as "water-water transfer," "linkage unloading," and "transit trade," Yangluo Port (阳逻港) is accelerating its transformation into an important "sea outlet" in the central and western regions.
In 2025, the volume of import and export containers in Wuhan Yangluo Port (武汉阳逻港) exceeded 600,000 TEUs for the first time, an increase of 3.8% year-on-year, and the total import and export cargo volume reached 8.833 million tons, an increase of 4.8% year-on-year, both hitting record highs.
A "Water" and "Production" Balance Point Opens Up New Growth Space
In the Matiwan (马蹄湾) Grain-Economic Composite Modern Agricultural Park in Yanjiang District (雁江区), Ziyang (资阳), Sichuan (四川), the sluice gate of the irrigation canal is gently opened, and clear water pours into the fields. "In the past, we were afraid that sewage would damage the shrimp seedlings. Now, with flowing water, the shrimp are fat and the rice is fragrant," said Kang Lin (康林), a rice-shrimp farmer in the park and General Manager of Sichuan Zhongcheng Xianglin Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. (四川众诚祥霖农业科技有限公司).
Yanjiang District (雁江区) is located in the middle reaches of the Tuo River (沱江), an important tributary of the Yangtze River. Many years ago, the water quality of some sections of the Tuo River (沱江) once dropped to worse than Class V due to cage fish farming and direct discharge of sewage; agricultural development along the coast was also limited by weak water conservancy facilities and extensive planting and breeding models, and the local area faced a dilemma of protection and development.
How to both protect a river of clear water into the Yangtze River and allow the people along the coast to "live off the water"? The key to solving the problem lies in finding a balance point between "water" and "production."
"Yanjiang District (雁江区) takes the governance of the Tuo River (沱江) as the core, banned 1,529 cage fish farming operations, rectified 161 sewage outlets into the river, and promoted the ecological restoration of 12 kilometers of sand mining river sections," said Peng Xianfeng (彭先锋), Director of the Sand Management Office of the Yanjiang District Water Affairs Bureau (雁江区水务局砂管办). After treatment, in 2025, the excellent rate of water quality in the national and provincial control sections of the Tuo River (沱江) reached 100%.
In 2023, the construction of the Matiwan (马蹄湾) Grain-Economic Composite Modern Agricultural Park was launched, anchoring the principle of "ecological priority" and simultaneously promoting river and lake management and agricultural infrastructure upgrades. The park has cumulatively integrated 224 million yuan of funds, sorted out 5,700 mu of land, hardened and dredged 57.1 kilometers of irrigation and drainage canal systems, and built 11 pumping stations, building an ecological water network that "can be irrigated in drought, drained in flood, and water is connected."
At the same time, the agricultural and rural departments guide the park to change traditional planting and breeding methods and develop ecological agriculture. Shrimp manure fertilizes the fields, and clear water raises shrimp, forming a closed loop of "rice-shrimp symbiosis." "Last year, the park's crayfish production reached more than 300,000 catties, and rice production was more than 1,500 tons, with sales exceeding 10 million yuan," said Kang Lin (康林).
A good ecology can also incubate growth points for the cultural tourism industry. Yanjiang District (雁江区) uses the Matiwan (马蹄湾) Grain-Economic Composite Modern Agricultural Park as a node to create a landscape belt. The fruit forest on the top of the mountain appreciates flowers in spring and picks fruits in autumn. The rural marathon track on the mountainside has become a good place for sports. The agricultural tourism complex in the dam area attracts tourists to come for leisure. The park is transforming from a single production to agricultural tourism integration.
"The river water is clear, the riverbank has become beautiful, and our countryside has become a tourism 'sweet pastry.' The villagers have more ways to increase their income," said Kang Lin (康林). Everyone not only has clean water sources and a livable environment, but also found "gold and silver mountains" for industrial upgrading and cultural tourism integration in green waters and lush mountains.
Yanjiang District (雁江区) has established a development model of "river and lake protection - industrial upgrading - people's livelihood improvement," building a ladder system of 2 provincial-level, 3 municipal-level, and 9 district-level modern agricultural parks. The total area of the rice-shrimp industry reaches 47,000 mu, with an annual output value of 287 million yuan. The industrial cluster along the Tuo River (沱江) creates an annual regional GDP of more than 3 billion yuan.
Return to TopBy: 朱亚玲
Not long ago, another new reading space, "Zhe You Shu" (这有书), officially opened in Changchun (长春), Jilin (吉林). On the first weekend after its opening, the bookstore was crowded with citizens. This made us feel the strong demand for reading and strengthened our determination to build urban study rooms well.
As a staff member of the Changchun City Library (长春市图书馆), I am responsible for the overall construction of the Changchun Urban Study Room Reading Room (长春城市书房阅书房). At present, Changchun (长春) has built and operated 37 reading rooms, achieving full coverage of the main urban area. Through urban study rooms, new types of public cultural spaces are constantly expanding, opening up the "last mile" of public reading services.
The idea of building urban study rooms originated from readers' suggestions. The Changchun City Library (长春市图书馆) is located in the city center. Although it has a complete collection of books and excellent services, the scope and space of borrowing services are limited. Some readers left messages: "It is far from the city library, and it takes one or two hours to go back and forth to borrow a book. It would be great if it were more convenient to borrow books."
We take readers' expectations to heart. Since 2018, the construction of urban study rooms has been launched to build libraries around citizens, providing free and convenient services such as certificate processing, book borrowing and returning, and digital reading, realizing general borrowing and returning, so that citizens can enjoy massive reading resources. As of now, there are 151 urban study rooms in Jilin Province (吉林省), with nearly 40 new ones built in 2025 alone.
The reading space continues to increase, and the reading service is also constantly upgraded. The Changchun City Library (长春市图书馆) configures more than 2,000 basic books in each reading room and establishes a monthly circulation update mechanism, regularly updating more than 200 books for each reading room every month. On the basis of general borrowing and returning, innovative service models such as "mailing books to home" for individual readers will also be extended and integrated into the public reading system of the reading room to realize "online reservation, book collection in the study room," making reading more convenient.
In the construction of reading rooms, we have a co-construction mechanism, which not only assists cultural units in independent operation, but also relies on community neighborhood committees to carry out autonomous operation. In addition, reading rooms also enter scenic spots, brand bookstores and other places, forming a "government-led, social participation, market operation" model. At night, young people after work hold books and ponder; on weekends, children and parents read a book together... With the collaborative service of all parties, there is always a light in the urban study room for book lovers. Relying on urban study rooms, cultural activities such as reading festivals and art exhibitions have been continuously carried out, with more than 600 events held in recent years.
Urban study rooms also accompany readers to grow. Ji Yue Qi She Reading Room (吉阅七舍阅书房), one of the "Top Ten Urban Study Rooms" in Jilin Province (吉林省), is very popular among readers. Many young readers often come to read books on weekends. They feel like they are coming home every time they come here; young college teachers also like to come, from reading themselves to recommending students to study... Seeing the smiles of the readers, I have a deeper understanding of the importance of promoting national reading.
I have worked in the library system for decades. Over the years, I have witnessed Changchun (长春)'s continuous cultivation of reading habits and active promotion of national reading. At the Northeast Book Fair (东北图书交易博览会), the number of visitors and the transaction volume reached new highs; historical buildings were transformed into reading spaces, and modern concepts were integrated into bookstore design, making the reading experience more distinctive.
Immersing in a book-filled life and serving the reading system is a thing worth adhering to. In the future, we will continue to deepen the construction of urban study rooms, create small and beautiful cultural spaces, create a diverse reading ecology, and let the rich fragrance of books permeate the "Spring City of the North" (北国春城).
(The author is a research librarian at the Changchun City Library (长春市图书馆), and this report was compiled by Zheng Zhiwen (郑智文), a reporter from this newspaper)
Extended reading
The reading network covering urban and rural areas is increasingly complete
In the building, the urban study room accompanies young people's study time; in the countryside, the farmers' bookstore lights up children's reading dreams. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, my country's reading space has increased significantly, reading forms have become increasingly rich, national reading has been deeply promoted, and a national reading promotion service system covering urban and rural areas has been accelerated.
Reading is more convenient. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, farmers' bookstores have actively transformed from "having books to read" to "reading good books," and new types of cultural spaces such as urban study rooms, community study rooms, and shared bookshelves have continued to emerge. At present, more than 580,000 farmers' bookstores have been built across the country, and there are more than 40,000 new public cultural spaces, and the reading network covering urban and rural areas is increasingly complete.
The guarantee is more comprehensive. "National Reading" has been written into the "Government Work Report" for 12 consecutive years, and "building a book-fragrant society" has been written into the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal. The "National Reading Promotion Regulations" officially came into effect on February 1, building a legal barrier for the long-term and in-depth promotion of national reading.
The atmosphere is stronger. The National Reading Conference leads the national reading trend; the Northeast Book Fair ignites reading enthusiasm in the region... In recent years, from cities to villages, from offline to online, relevant cultural activities have continued to emerge, and hundreds of millions of people participate in various reading activities every year. People are closer to reading and closer to culture.
The fragrance of books can lead to a distant future. In the future, with the continuous improvement of the quality of public services for national reading and the continuous improvement of the system, reading will be further integrated into public life and become a way of life, forming a strong atmosphere in the whole society of loving reading, reading good books, and being good at reading.
(Compiled by Zheng Zhiwen (郑智文), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBeijing, February 2nd (Reporter Ni Yi (倪弋)) - It was learned from a press conference held by the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院) on the 2nd that the Supreme People's Procuratorate will deploy a "Special Supervision of Illegal Off-site Law Enforcement and Profit-Driven Law Enforcement and Justice" in national procuratorates starting in March 2025. By the end of 2025, national procuratorates had handled more than 19,000 special supervision cases. The Supreme People's Procuratorate and provincial procuratorates supervised and handled a number of major typical cases, effectively safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises.
Procuratorial organs have expanded channels for discovering clues, collecting a total of more than 29,000 clues through various channels such as opening a 12309 special supervision zone and deepening work collaboration with relevant units; improved the case supervision and handling mechanism, and the Supreme People's Procuratorate and provincial procuratorates have identified more than 500 cases for supervision and handling. Among them, the Supreme People's Procuratorate directly supervised and handled 30 cases.
In the process of promoting special supervision work, procuratorial organs focused on analyzing the root causes and plugging loopholes from the institutional mechanism level, promoting both short-term and long-term solutions, and consolidating and deepening supervision results. They studied and drafted normative documents on strengthening the supervision of compulsory measures such as sealing, detaining, and freezing in criminal proceedings in accordance with the law, and established and improved a legal supervision mechanism to strengthen cross-provincial criminal cases involving enterprises, striving to promote the solution of illegal off-site law enforcement and profit-driven law enforcement and justice problems from the source.
Return to TopOn February 1st, tourists enjoy themselves at the Fengchaoji area of the Wanfenglin Scenic Area in Xingyi City, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
The cultural and tourism market, highlighting "mountain trendy play + Buyi culture + immersive consumption," combines natural landscapes, regional culture, and tourism consumption, exploring new scenes and developing new business forms to attract tourists from all directions with distinctive cultural experiences.
Photo by Li Yunfeng (李允凤) (Image China)
Return to TopGuangzhou, February 2nd (Reported by Li Gang (李刚)) On February 2nd, the "Guangdong Province 2026 Optimization of Market-Oriented First-Class Business Environment Work Plan," the "Guangdong Province 2026 Optimization of Rule-of-Law First-Class Business Environment Work Plan," and the "Guangdong Province 2026 Optimization of Internationalized First-Class Business Environment Work Plan" were officially announced. Based on summarizing and refining the achievements of business environment reforms in some regions in recent years, the advanced experiences and practices of business environment reforms will be promoted to the entire Guangdong Province (广东省).
The market-oriented plan emphasizes strengthening the guarantee of factors such as land and talent, improving the quality and efficiency of enterprise-related approval and filing services, and improving the level of market-oriented property rights transactions, shaping a market-oriented business environment that meets the needs of the entire life cycle of enterprises. The rule-of-law plan emphasizes strengthening the supply of systems for new tracks and new fields, standardizing administrative law enforcement involving enterprises, and strengthening judicial protection of property rights, creating a more stable, fair, transparent, and predictable rule-of-law business environment. The internationalization plan emphasizes shaping the "Inbound Tourism" and "Inbound Shopping" Guangdong (广东) brands, optimizing cross-border trade services, promoting the facilitation of cross-border investment and financing, and hosting APEC meetings at a high level, creating a high-level opening-up business environment.
Guangdong (广东) will also further promote "AI + Government Services" and promote the application of "Bright Code Entry to Enterprises" to continuously improve the level of enterprise-related services.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 2nd (Reporter Li Longyi (李龙伊)): A reporter learned on the 2nd from the promotion conference for the launch and operation of the China Rongtong Group's (中国融通集团) service hotline for the military that, after a month of orderly operation and testing, the service hotline for the military, with the number 956081 and aimed at all military units and military personnel and their families, has been officially launched.
The officially launched service hotline for the military is mainly aimed at more than 20 military-related businesses carried out by Rongtong Group (融通集团), such as hotel services, barracks services, scientific and technological achievement transformation services, and human resources services, providing all-weather "policy consultation, business docking, demand acceptance, and feedback" and other service items for all military units and military personnel and their families.
According to the person in charge of Rongtong Group (融通集团), the purpose of opening the service hotline for the military is to widely solicit service needs from military units and officers and soldiers, fully listen to opinions and suggestions, respond to the concerns of the troops in a timely manner, solve problems accurately and efficiently, and effectively improve the "contribution rate" and "satisfaction" of serving military units and the vast number of officers and soldiers.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张志锋 罗阳奇
Gathering 7 complete vehicle manufacturers and over 3,000 automotive parts enterprises above designated size and quota, the industrial cluster is thriving; 16 prefecture-level cities are developing with local characteristics, and the entire province is working together on the new energy vehicle industry; relying on high-level innovation platforms to jointly build a collaborative innovation ecosystem... In 2025, Anhui Province's automobile production reached 3.6865 million vehicles, of which new energy vehicle production was 1.7941 million vehicles, both ranking first in the country. Behind the two "firsts" is the confidence and perseverance of the local government of Anhui in actively taking action and accelerating the construction of a local automobile industry cluster. How did Anhui's automobile industry achieve rapid growth? The reporter recently conducted an investigation.
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As the Spring Festival approaches, the international container terminal of Wuhu Port (芜湖港) in Anhui is bustling. 120 Chery (奇瑞) brand vehicles are neatly arranged and, after being containerized, will be shipped to Poland. In 2025, Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. (奇瑞控股集团有限公司) ranked first in the export of Chinese brand passenger vehicles for 23 consecutive years, and its ranking on the Fortune Global 500 list moved up significantly.
The clock turns back to 1997, when Chery (奇瑞) was established in a wasteland in the north of Wuhu (芜湖) city. At that time, Chery's (奇瑞) founding team's office was just a few "small thatched houses."
"A car" helps Anhui (安徽) accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics show that in 2025, Anhui Province's (安徽省) automobile production reached 3.6865 million vehicles, ranking first in the country. Among them, the production of new energy vehicles was 1.7941 million vehicles, also ranking first in the country.
Five years ago, in 2020, Anhui's (安徽) automobile production was 1.161 million vehicles, ranking eighth in the country; the production of new energy vehicles was only 105,000 vehicles.
From "small thatched houses" to the Fortune Global 500, from eighth to first, Anhui (安徽) is becoming a new highland for the development of the automobile industry.
Optimize the industrial chain
Government is effective, and the market is more efficient
Driving north from the urban area of Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽), red lanterns welcoming the New Year have been hung along the road. After driving about 40 kilometers, you will reach Xiatang Town (下塘镇), Changfeng County (长丰县), the location of the BYD (比亚迪) Hefei (合肥) base. Inside the final assembly workshop, robotic arms move precisely, and unmanned transport vehicles loaded with parts shuttle back and forth. Here, a brand-new BYD Qin (比亚迪秦) series new energy vehicle can roll off the production line in less than a minute.
The first phase of the production base project took only 23 days from negotiation to signing; 42 days from signing to commencement; and 10 months from commencement to the roll-off of the complete vehicle... Careful service and support facilitated BYD's (比亚迪) settlement in Changfeng County (长丰县).
In Anhui (安徽), the government's effectiveness is not only reflected in serving enterprises. In fact, the development of Hefei's (合肥) new energy vehicle industry began with a "timely rain" investment. In 2020, facing NIO (蔚来), which was seeking investment everywhere, the Hefei (合肥) State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission integrated various market resources and injected 7 billion yuan into it. This investment not only helped NIO (蔚来) stabilize its capital chain but also gave Hefei (合肥) a leading new energy vehicle chain enterprise that could drive the overall situation. "Since then, we have successively introduced BYD (比亚迪) and Volkswagen's complete vehicle projects," said a relevant person in charge of the Hefei (合肥) Municipal Government.
"NIO (蔚来) opened a door to Hefei's (合肥) new energy vehicle industry," said a relevant person in charge of the Hefei (合肥) Municipal Party Committee Policy Research Office. "We must actively help enterprises with development prospects to grow bigger and stronger and do a good job in the entire industrial chain."
Anhui (安徽) has gathered 7 complete vehicle manufacturing enterprises, including Chery Group (奇瑞集团), NIO (蔚来), and Volkswagen Anhui (大众安徽), and more than 3,000 automotive parts enterprises above designated size and quota. In 2024, the revenue of the province's automobile industry chain enterprises exceeded 1.5 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of more than 20% for two consecutive years.
In order to better serve the construction of the new energy vehicle industry cluster, the Anhui Provincial Development and Reform Commission took the lead in forming the "Automobile Office" - the Office of the Leading Group for the Construction of the New Energy Vehicle Industry Cluster in Anhui Province (安徽省新能源汽车产业集群建设工作领导小组办公室). "The Automobile Office promptly solves problems for enterprises and provides all-round services for industrial development. Through the government's effectiveness, the market is more efficient," said Liu Wenfeng (刘文峰), Deputy Director of the Anhui Provincial Development and Reform Commission.
Focus on holistic development
From dual-core linkage to multi-point support
These days, Wang Huibing (王慧冰), a first-level staff member of the Automobile Office of the Huainan (淮南) Municipal Development and Reform Commission in Anhui Province (安徽省), has been receiving WeChat message notifications non-stop on her mobile phone. The work group called "Jincheng-Chery Docking Group" is having a heated discussion.
It turns out that through the Huainan (淮南) Municipal Government's initiative to connect, Anhui Jincheng Vehicle Engineering Co., Ltd. (安徽金诚车辆工程有限公司), a Huainan (淮南) enterprise engaged in the production and research and development of automotive interior and exterior parts, has initial cooperation intentions with Chery (奇瑞), and the two parties are communicating cooperation details in the group. "By participating in group chats, we can grasp the progress of the project and help enterprises solve problems in a timely manner," said Wang Huibing (王慧冰).
As a coal resource-based city, Huainan's (淮南) new energy vehicle and parts industry was almost blank before 2022. "Riding on the east wind of the province's new energy vehicle industry, Huainan (淮南) has clarified its own positioning: to fully build a new energy vehicle industry cluster that complements and differentiates from Hefei's (合肥) complete vehicles," said Liang Hao (梁浩), Deputy Director of the Huainan (淮南) Municipal Development and Reform Commission.
In 2025, Huainan's (淮南) revenue of the entire automobile industry chain included in the province's statistical monitoring reached 20.26 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29.7%. Among them, the revenue of industrial enterprises above designated size was 11.39 billion yuan, an increase of 26%; the added value of the automobile manufacturing industry increased by 140.2%.
Not only Huainan (淮南), "After years of industrial cultivation, all 16 prefecture-level cities in the province have formed parts industry clusters with their own characteristics and competitiveness," said Cheng Yingchun (程英春), Deputy Director of the Anhui Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology.
In the development of the new energy vehicle industry, Anhui (安徽) has proposed to build an integrated development pattern of "Hefei-Wuhu (合肥—芜湖)" dual-core linkage and multi-point support in other cities, and the entire province is working together on the new energy vehicle industry. "We will focus on giving full play to the leading role of complete vehicle enterprises in Hefei (合肥) and Wuhu (芜湖), empower the other 14 cities, and help them attract more parts enterprises," said Liu Wenfeng (刘文峰).
Jointly build a collaborative innovation ecosystem
Promote the deep integration of the innovation chain and the industrial chain
On January 6, Hefei (合肥), which welcomed snowfall, was bitterly cold, but the NIO (蔚来) Advanced Manufacturing Xinqiao Second Factory was bustling - the ceremony for the roll-off of NIO's (蔚来) 1 millionth mass-produced vehicle was being held here.
During the event, the scene of the heads of three Anhui (安徽) automobile companies, Chery (奇瑞), NIO (蔚来), and JAC (江淮), on the same stage attracted attention. Under the witness of the main responsible comrades of the Anhui Provincial Party Committee, the three automobile companies signed the "Framework Agreement on Jointly Building a Collaborative Innovation Platform for Automobile Industry Development" on the spot.
According to the agreement, the three parties will promote joint research and development of complete vehicles and key components, sharing of manufacturing resources, localized development of automotive-grade chips, and jointly build a collaborative innovation ecosystem.
Innovation has always been the password for the development of Anhui's (安徽) automobile industry.
Since its establishment, Chery (奇瑞) has set its sights on engine research and development. After 7 generations, Chery's (奇瑞) self-developed engine has achieved a thermal efficiency of 48%. Chery (奇瑞) has established eight global R&D centers, gathering a scientific research team of more than 15,000 people, accounting for about 20% of the total number of employees, with an annual R&D investment of about 20 billion yuan.
In October 2024, Chery (奇瑞) established the Kaiyang Laboratory (开阳实验室). As Chery's (奇瑞) open innovation platform, the Kaiyang Laboratory (开阳实验室) gathers innovation resources from more than 60 universities at home and abroad. "We have R&D needs for new products and can propose them to universities. Conversely, universities can also land and apply innovative achievements in enterprises to achieve a win-win situation," said Li Tao (李涛), a senior engineer at Chery (奇瑞).
Establishing the Anhui Provincial Future Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Innovation Center (安徽省未来智能网联新能源汽车创新中心), building a "1+N" open automobile ecological laboratory system, forming the Strategic Consulting Committee for the Construction of the Anhui Provincial New Energy Vehicle Industry Cluster (安徽省新能源汽车产业集群建设战略咨询委员会)... High-level innovation platforms are becoming an important starting point for Anhui Province (安徽省) to promote the gathering of innovation resources to industrial resources. "We will actively build platforms and improve systems and mechanisms to achieve the deep integration of the automobile industry innovation chain and industrial chain," said Liu Wenfeng (刘文峰).
By: 本报记者 王东辉
Making packaging bottles, oiling, capping, adding handles, packing... In the edible oil packaging workshop of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group's Shanghai factory, a complete set of processes runs smoothly on the automated production line. Inside the workshop, a visual recognition system on the production line screens out defective products; outside the workshop, a smart screen updates production progress and other information in real time.
As a representative enterprise in the grain and oil industry, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group invested in its first modern refining and small-package edible oil processing plant in China in 1988. Today, it has built more than 80 production bases and more than 170 production-oriented enterprises in China, building an industrial system covering grain and oil processing, big health products, central kitchens, and other fields.
Over the past 38 years, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group has invested approximately 100 billion yuan in China. "Every investment is a firm belief in the Chinese market. The Chinese market is large enough, there are enough opportunities, and investing in China is investing in the future," said Mu Yankui (穆彦魁), Director and President of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group.
Technology Empowerment——
Extracting rice bran oil from rice bran
Rice, flour, grain, and oil products seem ordinary, but they have witnessed the rapid iteration of industry and technology, reflecting the steady progress of enterprises towards high-quality development.
Rice bran and rice husks separated from rice during processing used to be neglected by-products, but now they have been transformed with the empowerment of technology.
In the rice bran oil processing workshop of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group's factory in Harbin (哈尔滨), Heilongjiang (黑龙江), golden rice bran oil extracted from rice bran flows slowly.
"Rice bran contains beneficial ingredients such as oryzanol and plant sterols, which are rich in nutritional value, but also prone to rancidity," said Wang Wei (王巍), Director of the Rice Industry Division of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group. "We built a factory in the origin of rice to achieve the fastest 6-hour rice bran puffing, preservation, and extraction into oil. We have developed more than 50 patented technologies such as rice bran stabilization and enzymatic degumming, and successfully extracted rice bran oil from rice bran while retaining its nutritional components."
Rice husk is a renewable biomass resource with the characteristics of zero pollution, wide source, and large reserves. Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group has innovatively developed a pyrolysis gasification process to successfully convert rice husk into combustible gas and rice husk charcoal.
"The residual heat from the combustion of combustible gas can be converted into steam for production, which improves combustion efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions," Wang Wei (王巍) introduced. "Rice husk charcoal can be further made into white carbon black and activated carbon, which are used in automobile tire manufacturing, water purification, and other fields."
"Now, rice, wheat, soybeans, and corn can be fully utilized in the factory. The value of the entire industrial chain has been improved, and it can also give back to farmers and increase income," Wang Wei (王巍) said.
Safety First——
Building a quality control defense line from the field to the table
Sampling, crushing, and a portion of peanut samples are sent to the raw grain testing room. Staff members carefully test the quality of the peanuts with instruments, recording information such as moisture and oil content... In the edible oil processing workshop of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group's Qingdao (青岛) factory in Shandong (山东), raw peanuts can only enter the screening, pressing, refining, and other processing procedures after the key data meets the standards.
Food safety is the bottom line for the high-quality development of grain and oil processing enterprises. "We implement full supply chain management for our products, and multiple quality control nodes are set up in every link from procurement to sales," said Pan Kun (潘坤), Food Safety Director of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group. The oil extraction, refining, and other processes are carried out in fully enclosed equipment to avoid adverse effects on the product from the external environment.
In the oil and fat testing center, staff members are testing a batch of edible oil samples that are about to leave the factory. Pan Kun (潘坤) introduced that the center comprehensively tests and controls every level from the raw materials entering the factory to the products leaving the factory.
Relying on strict processes, professional equipment, and strong scientific research capabilities, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group has built a solid quality control defense line from the field to the table. At present, 40 laboratories of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group have been accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS).
Use strict standards to ensure food safety. In 2025, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group cumulatively self-tested 5.28 million samples and completed 30.77 million tests; and accepted product spot checks by various testing institutions more than 50,000 times, with a spot check pass rate of 100%.
User Thinking——
Consumer demand is the direction of corporate investment
"This glycerol distearate oil is a new edible oil we launched in the past two years." In the Shanghai Global R&D Center of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group, Director Liu Chunming (刘春明) introduced the product performance, "The vast majority of ingredients in ordinary edible oil are triglycerides, and excessive intake will form fat. At present, we have developed and used bio-enzyme technology to reduce the triglyceride content in edible oil, which is more beneficial to health."
Upgrading to the direction of big health is the main direction of Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group's development in recent years. This edible oil, which has been developed for 20 years, is the company's main big health product.
In Mu Yankui's (穆彦魁) view, the big health food industry caters to consumers' upgraded demand for healthy diets and is the future development direction of the grain and oil food industry. "The important driving force for the high-quality development of enterprises is to continuously meet consumers' requirements for health," said Mu Yankui (穆彦魁).
In April 2025, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group launched the big health brand "Golden Dragon Fish Fengyi Hall (金龙鱼丰益堂)", using technology empowerment to create functional foods and promote the industry to achieve a leap from traditional food safety assurance to nutrition and health orientation.
"We have a scale advantage in the field of functional foods. Relying on the annual processing volume of tens of millions of tons of agricultural products and deep scientific research accumulation and technical strength, we can scale up the extraction of important plant active ingredients such as plant sterols and process them into functional foods," Liu Chunming (刘春明) introduced.
Consumer demand is the direction of corporate investment. Launching small-package edible oil to replace small workshop bulk oil; increasing investment in building factories to meet the needs of product deep processing; strengthening production and supply chain cooperation to establish a central kitchen ecological park... In the 38 years of development in China, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group has always adapted to the iterative upgrading of consumers' dietary concepts and has become a practitioner and witness of the development of the national grain and oil industry.
"We have grown together with the Chinese market. The continuous increase in investment shows that we are firmly optimistic about the Chinese market and also reflects the due responsibility of overseas Chinese-funded enterprises," said Mu Yankui (穆彦魁). Facing the future, Yihai Kerry Golden Dragon Fish Group will continue to contribute to the high-quality development of the grain and oil industry with its own development, and strive to play a greater role in ensuring national food security.
Return to Top"This city is not very large, but it has a great deal of worldly happiness." This praise has traveled through the long river of time for more than 700 years and still shines brightly in Taizhou (泰州), Jiangsu Province (江苏省).
In recent years, Taizhou (泰州), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), has seen a "succession of good shows": the Taizhou team fought tenaciously, reversed the situation, and won the first "Su Super" championship; the big health industry is booming, and the Tailianxi Biomedical Industry Cluster has been selected as a national advanced manufacturing cluster; it has been awarded the title of "China's Most Livable City" for six consecutive years... Taizhou (泰州), this water city in central Jiangsu (苏中), is building a truly "happening" city with its distinct urban characteristics, strong industrial momentum, and abundant people's livelihood and happiness.
Spirit as the Core: Resilient Struggle Shows Urban Characteristics
The spirit of a city is the core of its development.
On the evening of November 1, 2025, witnessed by 62,329 fans on site and tens of millions of viewers online, the young men of the Taizhou team raised the first "Su Super" championship trophy. This victory was not just a championship trophy, but a vivid display of the city's spirit.
This team, which had experienced many setbacks and was not favored, staged a "heroic drama" with its never-say-die tenacity and concerted efforts. When the final whistle sounded, the shout of "This is Taizhou (泰州), we are the champions" resounded throughout the stadium. This honor belongs not only to the Taizhou team, but also to every striving Taizhou (泰州) person.
The reversal on the field has added a strong touch to Taizhou (泰州), this "happening" city. This cultural city with more than 2,100 years of history has the spirit of perseverance and striving for the first place. With the spirit of not admitting defeat in its bones, it has turned "impossible" into "possible" time and time again, becoming the spiritual code for the city to overcome difficulties. This is the essence of Taizhou's (泰州) "happening" nature.
Industry as the Root: Hardcore Support Strengthens Development Confidence
The prosperity of a city cannot be separated from the support of industry.
From being upgraded to a prefecture-level city in 1996 to now, with its total economic volume continuously crossing five trillion-level steps and expected to reach 730 billion yuan in 2025, Taizhou's (泰州) economic development demonstrates strong resilience and stamina.
Manufacturing is Taizhou's (泰州) specialty and the "stabilizing needle" for stabilizing the basic economic plate. Taizhou (泰州) focuses on doing a good job in the four articles of "production, water, culture, and people," and accelerates the construction of a modern industrial system marked by "Dahai Xinchen" (大海新晨) and an "8+13+X" industrial chain cluster. At present, the city has more than 30,000 industrial enterprises and more than 4,000 industrial enterprises above designated size, and has been approved for 2 national advanced manufacturing clusters, 2 national-level small and medium-sized enterprise characteristic industrial clusters, and 13 provincial-level small and medium-sized enterprise characteristic industrial clusters. Taizhou (泰州) insists on grasping the economy, grasping industry, and grasping projects, implementing key industrial chain cultivation and upgrading actions, persistently strengthening the "8+13+X" industrial chain cluster, accelerating the construction of a strong manufacturing city, and building an advanced manufacturing base with important influence and strong competitiveness in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) region.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Taizhou (泰州) focused on strengthening the chain and forming clusters of key industries. The three major indicators of shipbuilding completion volume, hand-held order volume, and new order volume are stable at 1/2 of the province, 1/5 of the country, and 1/10 of the world. A number of trillion-level industrial clusters have been formed in strategic emerging industries such as new materials, new energy, and new intelligent manufacturing. Future industries representing Chenguang (晨光) power, such as synthetic biology and new energy storage, are accelerating their layout, and a modern industrial system marked by "Dahai Xinchen" (大海新晨) is accelerating its rise.
When industry prospers, the city prospers; when industry is strong, the people are rich. The strong industrial economy not only injects surging momentum into the city's development, but also provides a solid material support for the happiness of Taizhou (泰州) people. This is the hardcore of Taizhou's (泰州) "happening" nature.
People's Livelihood as the Foundation: Everyday Life Paints a Happy Background
Family affairs, national affairs, and world affairs, making people live a happy life is the top priority.
Taizhou (泰州) always adheres to the people-centered development thought, consolidates the foundation of happiness with meticulous governance and warm services, and allows the "worldly happiness" to benefit every citizen.
"Come to Taizhou (泰州) early, Taizhou (泰州) comes earlier," in Taizhou (泰州), a happy day starts with morning tea. A plate of hot dried shreds, a bowl of fish soup noodles, and a crab roe bun are standard, and adding shrimp dumplings, emerald siu mai, and alfalfa buns is even more icing on the cake.
Employment is the foundation of people's livelihood and the source of income increase. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Taizhou (泰州) regarded stabilizing employment and promoting income increase as the top priority. In 2025, the city has cumulatively added 310,000 new jobs in urban areas, supported 120,000 people to start their own businesses, and the year-end assistance employment rate for unemployed college graduates who have left school has always remained above 95%. Taizhou (泰州) has been selected into the list of demonstration cities for public employment and entrepreneurship services.
Taizhou (泰州) is one of the regions with the best public security environment in Jiangsu (江苏). The public's sense of security and satisfaction with the construction of the rule of law are leading in the province, the effectiveness of the construction of the basic public service system is the first in the province in terms of people's satisfaction, the entire region has been created as a Jiangsu Province (江苏省) food safety demonstration city, it has been rated as a qualified national pilot city for modernizing urban social governance, and it has been rated as a national model city for supporting the army and giving preferential treatment to families of revolutionary armymen and martyrs for 6 consecutive times, and a national civilized city for 4 consecutive times. There are many acts of ordinary people doing good deeds and sufficient positive social energy in Taizhou (泰州). Walking through the streets and alleys, what you see most is smiling faces, and what you feel most deeply is kindness.
"15-minute convenient living circle," "15-minute health service circle," "15-minute public welfare reading service circle"... Nowadays, Taizhou (泰州) citizens have a common feeling: life in Taizhou (泰州) is colorful. This is the foundation of Taizhou's (泰州) "happening" nature.
This year is the opening year of the "15th Five-Year Plan" and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Taizhou (泰州) as a city. Taizhou (泰州) is anchoring the fighting goal of "opening year," based on standing at thirty, striving for **万马奔腾** (wàn mǎ bēn téng - "ten thousand horses galloping," a vibrant and dynamic scene; a metaphor for vigorous development), taking the initiative to be in place, and striving to grasp and implement, with the attitude of "immediately do it" and the determination of "do it well," to ensure that the "15th Five-Year Plan" has a good start and a good step, and strive to write a new chapter in the modernization of "strong, rich, beautiful, and high" New Taizhou (新泰州).
Taizhou (泰州) is beautiful, Taizhou (泰州) misses you! This "happening" city is opening its arms to welcome guests from all directions and go to a happy appointment together.
Data source: Propaganda Department of the Taizhou (泰州市) Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共泰州市委宣传部)
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Science and technology finance is an important support for promoting the two-way promotion of science and technology and finance. Among the "five major articles" of finance, science and technology finance ranks first. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must do a good job in this article on science and technology finance, and guide financial capital to invest early, invest in small businesses, invest for the long term, and invest in hard technology." At present, China's economy is at a critical juncture of climbing a slope and overcoming obstacles in high-quality development. Accelerating high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology and leading the development of new quality productive forces has become a strategic choice for transforming the mode of development, promoting the industrial system to leap to a higher-level form, and shaping future international competitive advantages. The "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee required vigorous development of science and technology finance. The Central Economic Work Conference held at the end of last year required guiding financial institutions to increase support for expanding domestic demand, technological innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises, and listed "adhering to innovation-driven development and stepping up efforts to cultivate and strengthen new driving forces" as a key task for this year's economic work and clearly required innovative science and technology financial services, clarifying the direction for accelerating the development of science and technology finance. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is necessary to deeply understand and grasp the strategic significance of science and technology finance for accelerating high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology and supporting Chinese-style modernization with scientific and technological modernization, and accelerate the construction of a science and technology finance system that is compatible with scientific and technological innovation and can fully play a strong supporting role.
Science and Technology Finance Has Rich Connotation and Strategic Attributes
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Science and technology are the primary productive forces, providing an inexhaustible driving force for the progress of human civilization" and "Finance is the core of the modern economy." Throughout the course of previous industrial revolutions, scientific and technological innovation has always been the fundamental driving force for promoting the development of productive forces. At the same time, every breakthrough scientific innovation and technological change is inseparable from financial support. As a key link connecting scientific and technological innovation and financial resources, science and technology finance is not only an important part of the modern financial system, but also an important pillar of a country's innovation ecosystem and an important carrier of the modernization of the national governance system. This is mainly reflected in three aspects. From a functional dimension, science and technology finance continuously empowers scientific and technological innovation activities through multiple channels such as capital supply, asset valuation, and risk management; from a spatial dimension, science and technology finance relies on knowledge networks, technology diffusion, and industrial agglomeration effects to promote the cross-regional flow of innovation factors, which can improve overall innovation performance; from a time dimension, scientific and technological innovation, especially original innovation, has a long research and development cycle and high uncertainty, and at the same time has a significant cumulative effect. The financial system can effectively mitigate the risks in the process of technological progress by improving the risk-sharing mechanism, strengthening integrated innovation, and cultivating and strengthening patient capital.
As an active and fundamental institutional construction for deeply implementing the innovation-driven development strategy and accelerating the construction of a financial power, science and technology finance carries the responsibilities and missions that transcend traditional financial functions and has rich connotations. Science and technology finance is a financial form that adapts to the laws of scientific and technological innovation and strongly supports the cultivation of new driving forces and the construction of a modern industrial system. It can promote the historical transformation of China's comparative advantages from factor cost advantages to innovation advantages and knowledge advantages, ensure that the innovation-driven development strategy is transformed from a blueprint into reality, and realize the transformation and upgrading of new and old driving forces for economic development. Science and technology finance is also an important institutional arrangement that takes into account market laws and national development strategies. By organically combining national will and patient capital and investing for a long time and continuously promoting it, it builds a high-level innovation ecosystem. Developing science and technology finance is a systematic project under the guidance of top-level design, with the participation of cross-departmental coordination and business entities. It can unblock the blockages in scientific research and development, achievement transformation, and industrial upgrading, and leverage financial resources to accurately empower the efficient linkage of the innovation chain, industrial chain, and talent chain.
For this reason, science and technology finance has strategic attributes, which is conducive to giving play to the strategic and directional traction of national will on social resources, especially financial resources. In the context of the accelerated evolution of the current century-old changes, the more complex great power game, and the unprecedentedly fierce global technological competition, anchoring the goals of a strong science and technology country and a strong financial country to develop science and technology finance and building a high-level circular ecology of "science and technology-industry-finance" has become an important starting point for great power strategic competition, which can not only effectively integrate and efficiently mobilize financial forces, guide financial funds to flow more accurately to key core technology fields, but also better give play to the institutional advantages of the new national system in the field of scientific and technological innovation, and promote the modernization of national governance.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" Period, China's Science and Technology Finance Development Faces Both Opportunities and Challenges
The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a critical period for laying the foundation and fully exerting efforts to basically realize socialist modernization. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "To promote Chinese-style modernization, science and technology must take the lead. Scientific and technological innovation is the only way." China's science and technology finance development has made important progress, but it also faces both opportunities and challenges.
From the perspective of opportunities, science and technology and finance empower each other, and China's science and technology finance development has broad space. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, the top-level design of China's science and technology finance policy has become clearer, forming a multi-level policy system that coordinates special policies, comprehensive policies, and local policies. For example, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) and other 7 departments issued the "Work Plan on Solidly Doing a Good Job in the Big Article on Science and Technology Finance," promoting the construction of a policy framework and working mechanism for departmental coordination and central-local linkage; the Ministry of Science and Technology (科技部) and other departments jointly released the "Several Policy Measures to Accelerate the Construction of a Science and Technology Finance System and Strongly Support High-Level Self-Reliance and Self-Improvement in Science and Technology," providing full life cycle and full chain financial services for scientific and technological innovation. These policies and measures have made the top-level design, guiding direction, and development focus of science and technology finance clearer, which not only provides a good policy environment for science and technology finance innovation, but also provides important support for the construction of the national innovation system and the new national system. With the implementation of these policies, the ability, intensity, and level of financial support for scientific and technological innovation have continued to improve, striving to meet the financing needs of science and technology enterprises at different stages of the life cycle, and have achieved good service results, laying a solid foundation for doing a good job in the big article on science and technology finance during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
The "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed that "Chinese-style modernization should be supported by scientific and technological modernization," requiring the improvement of the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system, the comprehensive enhancement of independent innovation capabilities, and the seizing of the commanding heights of scientific and technological development. Whether it is strengthening original innovation and tackling key core technologies, promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, or building a modern industrial system and deeply promoting the construction of digital China, all are inseparable from better giving play to the role of finance, requiring financial forces to anchor the "four orientations," starting from the financial needs of scientific and technological innovation, optimizing the institutional arrangements and service system of science and technology finance, and providing strong financial service guarantees for scientific and technological innovation. This will provide a broader space for the development of science and technology finance.
From the perspective of challenges, China's science and technology finance still has gaps compared with the requirements of high-quality development, facing both general problems in the global science and technology finance development and some unique stage-specific constraints. From the general law, a major common challenge faced in the global science and technology finance development practice is market failure. This is mainly because scientific and technological innovation has significant knowledge sharing and social spillover effects, resulting in the benefits obtained by innovation entities being lower than the total social benefits, and the market alone cannot achieve the optimal level of innovation investment. At the same time, due to the difficulty in accurately valuing intangible assets such as intellectual property rights and human capital, the collateral of innovation entities is insufficient, and financing constraints are prominent; in addition, cutting-edge technology research and development has the characteristics of long cycles, high failure risks, and uncertainty in the transformation of results, which puts forward higher requirements for building an institutional framework that has both incentive intensity and risk-sharing mechanisms.
From the perspective of China's development reality, China's existing financial system is highly compatible with large-scale and standardized industrial production, but there are still gaps compared with meeting the requirements of scientific and technological innovation activities characterized by high uncertainty and light assets. For example, the laws, regulations, and policy system related to science and technology finance are not complete enough, the institutional framework supporting business entities to carry out innovation is not perfect, and some financial institutions face problems such as fewer professional talents and technical means and imperfect organizational structure in carrying out science and technology finance-related businesses. This leads to a lower proportion of financial resources "investing early, investing in small businesses, investing for the long term, and investing in hard technology." At the same time, the development of science and technology finance involves many dimensions such as technology, system, market, and talent, and has high complexity. These all require condensing the consensus of policymakers, regulatory agencies, scientific research institutions, business entities, and all sectors of society, and providing full life cycle financial support for scientific and technological innovation through top-level design and coordinated promotion.
Grasp the Strategic Focus of Promoting the High-Quality Development of Science and Technology Finance
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Science and technology finance should face difficulties and focus on key points. Guide financial institutions to improve incentive and restraint mechanisms, and use equity, debt, insurance, and other means in a coordinated manner to provide full-chain, full-life-cycle financial services for science and technology enterprises, and support the strengthening of manufacturing." This important exposition clarifies the strategic goals of China's science and technology finance development. In recent years, with the in-depth development of a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, scientific and technological innovation has increasingly become the main battlefield of great power competition, and science and technology finance has become an important force determining national competitiveness. The Third and Fourth Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee have made clear deployments for the development of science and technology finance, which not only draws a strategic blueprint for the development of science and technology finance, but also clarifies the strategic focus of the development of science and technology finance, and powerfully strengthens the important supporting function of science and technology finance for high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology.
To implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, it is necessary to grasp the strategic attributes of science and technology finance and the challenges faced by China's science and technology finance development, transcend the single goal of traditional finance's excessive emphasis on efficiency, and form a modern science and technology finance system that is in line with China's national conditions, conforms to the laws of scientific and technological innovation, and can efficiently promote high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology by promoting a better combination of an effective market and a promising government and strengthening forward-looking top-level design and systematic institutional innovation, and achieve a dynamic balance of "efficiency-equity-security" in development. In the efficiency dimension, synergistically give play to the efficiency of the effective market in risk pricing and the role of the promising government in risk compensation and institutional supply, strengthen the construction of digital infrastructure, improve the allocation efficiency of financial resources in the field of scientific and technological innovation, and enhance the transformation effectiveness of scientific and technological innovation achievements; in the equity dimension, optimize the implementation of structural monetary policies and the use of policy-based financial instruments, ensure that small and medium-sized science and technology enterprises fairly obtain innovation capital, prevent financial resources from excessively gathering to leading enterprises, and promote the coordinated development of different innovation entities; in the security dimension, coordinate the maintenance of financial stability, safeguard scientific and technological security, and enhance the resilience and security level of the industrial chain and supply chain, establish and improve a risk monitoring and early warning mechanism throughout the entire life cycle, and effectively prevent potential risks such as scientific and technological bubbles and capital arbitrage from evolving into systemic risks.
In this process, giving play to the advantages of the new national system is an important support for improving the operational efficiency of the science and technology finance system. Under the new national system, the government can not only concentrate resources and coordinate forces to guide innovation entities to achieve breakthroughs in key core technology breakthroughs, new quality productive force cultivation, and other key areas related to national security and long-term development, and effectively make up for the gap in insufficient investment in major original innovation fields by innovation entities caused by market failure, improve the effectiveness of scientific and technological innovation, but also improve the multi-level, networked coordination mechanism between various departments, promote the same direction of policy, market, technology, talent, and other factors, and form a joint force. In addition, efforts can also be made in the following aspects.
Build a financial service system that conforms to the laws of scientific and technological innovation. Strengthening overall coordination and promoting the coordination of innovation entities, the aggregation of resource elements, and the coordinated efforts of policy tools will help better promote the free flow and efficient allocation of innovation elements and help promote the deep integration of the innovation chain, industrial chain, capital chain, and talent chain. To this end, banks, insurance companies, securities companies, funds, financing guarantee institutions, financial asset management companies, etc. can be promoted to strengthen information sharing and business cooperation under the premise of preventing cross-financial risks and protecting customer privacy, and guide more financial resources to flow to the field of scientific and technological innovation; encourage financial capital to focus on "investing early, investing in small businesses, investing for the long term, and investing in hard technology" to solve the blockages and difficulties that have long plagued the development of science and technology finance. China's banking assets account for a relatively high proportion of the total financial assets, and promoting the deep integration of commercial banks and scientific and technological innovation has an important promoting effect on the development of science and technology finance. To this end, state-owned commercial banks can be encouraged and guided to comprehensively increase their support for science and technology finance and serve as the main force in serving the real economy; small and medium-sized banks can choose fields that are in line with their own positioning and capabilities to provide specialized and refined financial services.
Effectively solve the problem of market failure in the development of science and technology finance. Coordinating the use of financial discount, reward, policy-based financing guarantee, policy-based finance, and other tools, giving play to the role of fiscal funds in "leveraging a thousand pounds with four ounces," and guiding financial resources to invest in key areas such as scientific and technological innovation can inject "financial living water" into national strategic scientific and technological innovation, effectively solve the problem of market failure in the development of science and technology finance, and promote a high-level virtuous cycle of science and technology, industry, and finance. To this end, it is necessary to improve the policy support system for the development of science and technology finance, and encourage financial institutions to comprehensively use financial instruments such as issuing special bonds and ultra-long-term special treasury bonds to enhance the resilience and vitality of the scientific and technological innovation ecosystem. Following the laws of fund investment and operation, tolerating normal investment risks, and encouraging government funds to optimize the full-chain, full-life-cycle assessment and evaluation system, create a good atmosphere that encourages innovation and tolerates failure, and encourage the establishment of a fault tolerance mechanism with due diligence and compliance responsibility exemption as the core, and do not simply use the profit and loss of a single project or a single year as the basis for assessment.
Give play to the key hub role of the capital market. The capital market is a key hub for the "living water" of scientific and technological innovation, which can effectively match the characteristics of high risk, high return, and long cycle of scientific and technological innovation enterprises, provide a support model that is completely different from traditional finance, and play a key hub role in promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial upgrading. To this end, it is necessary to continuously deepen the reform of the capital market, strengthen the long-term investment forces such as equity public funds, insurance funds, and various pension funds, and improve the accuracy and effectiveness of serving scientific and technological innovation. Steadily promote the registration system reform, unblock direct financing channels, and provide full-chain and full-life-cycle services for science and technology enterprises. Improve the counter-cyclical adjustment mechanism for new stock issuance, increase efforts to support qualified science and technology enterprises to list and finance, and give priority to supporting science and technology enterprises that have made breakthroughs in key core technologies to list and finance. Improve the construction of the market ecological environment, including strengthening investor protection and optimizing the legal environment, cultivate a long-term rational investment culture, and enhance the vitality of the science and technology finance sector.
At the same time, strengthen the service functions of the financial market and digital infrastructure, strengthen science and technology consulting, intellectual property rights trading, and credit information system construction, promote the "innovation points system," accurately portray science and technology enterprises, and improve the convenience of financial resources serving scientific and technological innovation. Deepen the integration of disciplines and the collaborative education of industry, academia, and research, and cultivate high-quality compound science and technology finance talents. Accelerate the basic theoretical research of science and technology finance, and guide the research forces of universities and industry to jointly promote the basic theoretical and empirical research of science and technology finance, and provide academic support for the construction of the science and technology finance system.
(The author is the President of Nankai University (南开大学))
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Chinese-style modernization prioritizes the people's well-being. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must consistently focus on improving people's livelihoods, uphold the spirit of perseverance, demonstrate unwavering tenacity, and ensure that every initiative is thoroughly implemented, tackling one issue after another, year after year." In addressing the urgent needs and concerns of the people, Party members and cadres must not only take practical actions and consistently implement their work but also provide timely feedback, respond to public concerns, allow the people to see changes and receive tangible benefits, and carry out their work in a way that resonates with the people.
The "Suggestions" from the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (党的二十届四中全会) proposed: "Meeting the people's aspirations for a better life is the starting point and ultimate goal of Chinese-style modernization." Whether the people's demands can be effectively addressed is directly related to their immediate interests and happiness index. Only by ensuring that every matter concerning people's livelihoods is addressed and every issue receives a response, ensuring that implementation is solid and effective, can the people's expectations for a better life become a reality. From the inclusion of anti-cancer drugs in medical insurance and the construction of public facilities in residential areas to street light repairs and residence permit processing, every issue raised by the people embodies their expectations for problem-solving and improved living conditions, all of which require Party members and cadres to take them seriously, respond to them, and implement them effectively.
The people's affairs, regardless of size or difficulty, should be treated as major matters with utmost seriousness. Whether Party members and cadres treat the people's demands wholeheartedly and whether they can implement them with dedication and emotion are things that the people see most clearly and feel most deeply. On the morning of April 14, 1992, Xi Jinping (习近平), then Secretary of the Fuzhou Municipal Party Committee (福州市委书记), conducted reception work in the suburbs, listening to the difficulties in the life of a 70-year-old man. To help the elderly man solve his difficulties, Xi Jinping (习近平) immediately called the comrades from relevant departments, gave instructions, and the matter was arranged properly in just a few minutes. This profoundly inspires us that people's work seems trivial but there are no small matters. For those that can be resolved immediately, they should be handled promptly; for those that are difficult to complete in the short term, specific solutions should be put forward, advanced in stages, and tracked for effectiveness throughout the process; for complex issues involving multiple departments, overall coordination should be strengthened, communication should be enhanced, and active cooperation should be carried out, striving to ensure that every demand of the people is addressed and receives a response, so that the people have hope in their eyes and confidence in their hearts.
In reality, in some places, people's work is not done well, and the people are not satisfied. Many times, the problem lies in delaying action and failing to produce results after inquiries. For example, when faced with the people's demands, some cadres are outwardly enthusiastic and make promises, but in reality, they equate saying with doing; some cadres focus on leaving traces on paper, doing people's work, and what is written in the account books is always more than what is effectively implemented; some cadres often say "under study," "reported," and "awaiting approval," but the matters they handle are always "stuck on the road" or "floating in the sky," and some major livelihood issues end up unresolved due to delays.
In responding to the people's demands, prompt handling is key, and timely and transparent feedback is equally indispensable. The matters reflected by the people are mostly important matters. If there is no movement or response for a long time, they will feel empty and inevitably become anxious. To do a good job in people's work, a clear reply or an update on progress may sometimes dispel the people's doubts and worries. In recent years, innovative practices in various places have made this "feedback" a norm. For example, some places have opened online public service platforms, allowing people handling affairs to see the flow process and real-time progress like checking logistics information; some places have opened "unsuccessful matters" reflection windows, tightly grasping and quickly handling matters that can be handled, and providing answers and explanations for matters that are difficult to handle for a while. With the help of this "action-feedback" work closed-loop mechanism, whether it can be handled well, how long it will take, and which stage it has progressed to can all be made clear to the people, making them feel at ease.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The affairs of the people must be done practically, doing one thing at a time and completing one thing at a time." Doing a good job in people's work requires both strength and warmth, ensuring that every matter is addressed and every issue receives a response. This is an ability to carry out people's work and, more importantly, an attitude of serving the people. Only with a sense of responsibility of "always being concerned" and an action of "handling immediately" can we transform the "problem list" of people's work into a "happiness bill," so that the warmth of development is more tangible and the background color of people's livelihood is warmer.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Accelerating the construction of a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system is the primary direction of China's energy revolution." This important statement points out the direction for the development of China's energy industry on the new journey. The "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, based on the overall situation of Chinese-style modernization, made strategic deployments for accelerating the construction of a new energy system, demonstrating the Party Central Committee's profound consideration of coordinating development and security. The Central Economic Work Conference held at the end of last year proposed: "Deeply promote energy conservation and carbon reduction transformation in key industries. Formulate a planning outline for building a strong energy nation, accelerate the construction of a new energy system, and expand the application of green electricity." As an important guarantee for promoting green development and cultivating new quality productive forces, accelerating the construction of a new energy system has an important supporting role in economic and social development. To deeply study and implement the important expositions of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), and fully implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference, we must focus on accelerating the construction of a new energy system, deeply promote the energy revolution, accelerate the construction of a strong energy nation, and provide a safe and reliable energy guarantee for Chinese-style modernization.
From the strategic height of national development and security, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the "Four Revolutions, One Cooperation" new energy security strategy of promoting energy consumption revolution, energy supply revolution, energy technology revolution, energy system revolution, and strengthening international cooperation in all directions, providing fundamental guidance for the construction of a new energy system. At present, facing the risks posed by climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and other factors to the world's energy supply, China's energy development still faces a series of challenges such as huge demand pressure, many supply constraints, and arduous tasks of green and low-carbon transformation. In order to strongly support China's economic and social development and build a solid energy security barrier, we must adhere to systematic thinking, overall deployment, and comprehensive measures to accelerate the construction of a new energy system.
Anchoring the "dual carbon" goal, promote the safe, reliable, and orderly replacement of fossil energy. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality is impossible to achieve overnight. China will promote both establishment and demolition, and steadily reduce traditional energy in the process of promoting the reliable replacement of new energy, ensuring the stable development of the economy and society." During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China unswervingly promoted high-quality development, accelerated the construction of a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient new energy system, and the energy security of more than 1.4 billion people has been effectively guaranteed, and the achievements in green and low-carbon development are world-renowned. At present, China has basically formed a diversified energy supply system driven by multiple sources such as coal, oil, gas, nuclear, and renewable energy. However, from the perspective of energy supply structure, fossil energy accounts for more than 80% for a long time, occupying an absolute dominant position. From the perspective of energy consumption structure, as of the end of 2024, China's coal consumption accounted for 53.2% of total energy consumption, and the proportion of clean energy consumption increased to 28.6%, and energy consumption continued to develop towards green and low-carbon.
At present, China has become the world's largest energy consumer. In the process of accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system, China's energy demand will maintain a growth trend in the medium and long term. On the one hand, in 2024, China's dependence on foreign countries for oil and natural gas was about 70% and 40% respectively, and the security of energy transportation channels was also constantly affected by geopolitical conflicts; on the other hand, the development of related cutting-edge industries such as artificial intelligence, big data, and new energy technologies has also put forward higher requirements for safe and stable energy supply. Energy security and safety are related to the national economy and the people's livelihood, and are "major national affairs" that cannot be ignored for a moment. We must always maintain a sense of worry and crisis awareness on energy issues. Facing the "15th Five-Year Plan", we should accelerate the construction of a new energy system with non-fossil energy as the main supply and fossil energy as the bottom-line guarantee, effectively promoting the coordinated development of energy transition and energy security.
At present, China's energy supply structure is accelerating its transformation from coal-based to diversified and cleaner, and developing clean energy is an objective requirement and general trend for strengthening ecological civilization construction and achieving sustainable development. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, gradually reducing coal consumption, orderly promoting the replacement of bulk coal, and improving the level of clean and efficient utilization of energy are the inevitable paths to accelerate the construction of a new energy system.
The new power system is a key support for building a new energy system. As of the end of 2025, the national cumulative installed power generation capacity was 3.89 billion kilowatts, the proportion of clean energy power generation such as wind, solar, hydro, and nuclear power continued to increase, the proportion of new energy supply continued to increase, the greening of the energy industry accelerated, and a new pattern of clean utilization of traditional energy and accelerated replacement of new energy has gradually formed.
In the process of continuously promoting the green and low-carbon transformation of traditional industries and promoting the high-quality development of clean energy, it is necessary to promote the optimal combination of various energy sources, accelerate the construction of large-scale wind power and photovoltaic base projects, actively and steadily promote the implementation of major projects such as hydropower and nuclear power, and pre-emptively deploy the industrial development of hydrogen energy and other fields. At the same time, it is necessary to continuously optimize the regional layout of industries, strengthen inter-regional industrial division of labor and collaboration, promote the matching of industrial layout with energy endowments, enhance the grid connection and consumption capacity of new energy, further strengthen the upgrading and transformation of smart grids, coordinate on-site consumption and external transmission, reduce energy transmission losses and transportation energy consumption, and continuously improve the efficiency of the entire energy system.
Focusing on tackling key scientific and technological problems, breaking through key energy technology bottlenecks. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must aim at the forefront of world energy technology, focus on key energy fields and major needs, rationally select technical routes, give play to the advantages of the new national system, strengthen joint tackling of key core technologies, strengthen the transformation and application of scientific research results, cultivate energy technology and its related industries into new growth points that drive China's industrial upgrading, and promote the development of new quality productive forces." At present, China's energy technology innovation has made major breakthroughs, and technologies and equipment such as new energy are leading the world. The number of new energy patents accounts for more than 40% of the world's total, and photovoltaic conversion efficiency and offshore wind power single-unit capacity are constantly breaking world records. In addition, with the improvement of institutional guarantees and governance mechanisms, the innovation vitality of private enterprises has been significantly enhanced, and their economic potential has been fully released. Private enterprises have become an important force in promoting energy transformation and change.
Technological innovation is crucial to green and low-carbon transformation. In line with the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation trends, we should strengthen the transformation of energy technology innovation achievements, improve the industry-university-research system, further give play to the important role of private enterprises in promoting energy technology innovation, accelerate the breakthrough of key energy technology bottlenecks, strengthen the shortcomings of key energy technology equipment, make full use of scaled and industrialized energy technologies to achieve technological equipment breakthroughs and domestic substitution, continuously promote the integration of digital and intelligent technologies with the energy industry, and continuously cultivate and expand new quality productive forces in the energy field, providing a solid support for Chinese-style modernization with a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system.
Innovate governance methods, release the combined effectiveness of an effective market and a promising government. The "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China clearly proposed: "Accelerate the improvement of market and price mechanisms adapted to the new energy system." During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, we must continue to deepen price reforms in the energy field, build a more economical and effective energy market system guided by green and low-carbon, and improve the quality and efficiency of public services. Accelerate the improvement of a unified national electricity market system, improve the joint operation mechanism of electricity medium- and long-term, spot, and auxiliary service markets, optimize the basic rules of the electricity auxiliary service market and the green certificate green electricity trading mechanism, and promote green electricity consumption. At the same time, we must also advance into the "deep water area" of reform, continuously remove institutional and mechanism barriers that restrict development, and organically combine an effective market and a promising government. Innovate market mechanisms, further optimize the business environment in the energy field, activate factor potential, continuously improve market supervision, build a new energy supervision method and collaborative supervision mechanism that is conducive to the synergistic mutual assistance of various energy sources, and better transform institutional advantages and market vitality into governance effectiveness, providing a solid institutional guarantee for accelerating the construction of a new energy system.
(Author's affiliation: School of Economics, Peking University (北京大学))
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On January 28, the General Office of the State Council issued the "Standardized Management Measures for Government Mobile Internet Applications" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures"), which put forward requirements for the standardized management of government mobile Internet applications (hereinafter referred to as "government applications"). Relevant officials from the Cyberspace Administration of China (国家网信办) stated that the "Measures" clarify the management requirements for government applications, which is of great significance for standardizing the management of government applications, preventing the rebound and hidden mutations of "formalism on the fingertips," and improving the effectiveness of government services and grassroots governance.
Consolidating the results of rectifying "formalism on the fingertips" and implementing relevant requirements for rectifying formalism to reduce the burden on the grassroots is a major highlight of the "Measures." In response to problems such as excessive and redundant government applications, multiple reporting, non-standard construction, and functional alienation, the Cyberspace Administration of China (中央网信办) has carried out a national rectification campaign against "formalism on the fingertips" in conjunction with relevant departments since October 2024. "The rectification work has achieved remarkable results. However, to continuously prevent the rebound and innovation of problems, it is necessary to build a long-term mechanism for the construction and operation of government applications," said Professor Huang Huang (黄璜), Deputy Dean of the School of Government Management, Peking University (北京大学).
The "Measures" stipulate that the sponsoring (using) units should standardize the construction and use management of government applications, and the following situations shall not occur: (1) arbitrarily or repeatedly requiring the grassroots to fill in forms, report numbers, and submit materials; (2) except for special scenarios such as security and emergency response, government applications shall not set up mandatory functions such as clocking in, points ranking, and statistics on online time; (3) forcibly promoting the download and use of government applications, assessing and reporting the installation and usage rate of users, and forcibly requiring regular login; (4) transforming government applications into the main carrier for the daily routine of work assessment and the onlineization of supervision and inspection, and using the number of likes, online votes, forwards, and study time as the basis for evaluation, and forcibly requiring lower-level and grassroots units to upload work photos, videos, and tracks through government applications in non-essential situations; (5) using government applications to engage in business activities.
Relevant officials from the Cyberspace Administration of China (国家网信办) introduced that, in response to the prominent problems of "formalism on the fingertips," the "Measures" clarify management requirements and work responsibilities around key links such as the construction, use, and security of government applications, and promote the establishment of a long-term prevention and control mechanism. The "Measures" stipulate that all regions and departments should regularly conduct self-inspection and self-evaluation, actively discover problems such as mandatory use, excessive retention of traces, abuse of rankings, and multiple reporting, and rectify them.
Building a full-cycle management mechanism to promote the efficient and standardized operation of government applications is another important content of the "Measures."
"The 'Measures' achieve the institutional connection of standardized management of government applications in various stages such as construction, use, and security through unified filing standards, standardized filing processes, and improved filing information management," said Yu Xiaohui (余晓晖), President of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (中国信息通信研究院).
Zhai Yun (翟云), a researcher at the National Governance Teaching and Research Department of the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）), introduced that the "Measures" emphasize the need to continuously strengthen the whole-process supervision and management, and hold accountable the responsible entities that fail to rectify problems or have frequent problems. Through the two-way efforts of "self-evaluation" and "other evaluation," it is ensured that various management requirements are implemented effectively.
In addition, the "Measures" also focus on benefiting the people and empowering efficiency, highlighting the functions, performance, and user experience of government applications, encouraging technological innovation and application, and promoting the improvement of government service efficiency.
Relevant officials from the Cyberspace Administration of China (国家网信办) stated that the "Measures" put forward the working direction of further leveraging the empowering and efficiency-enhancing role of government applications: First, more attention should be paid to user experience. It is required that government applications should, in principle, be accepted for functional integrity, performance stability, and interactive convenience before filing to ensure that they are easy to use and easy to use. Second, more attention should be paid to technological innovation. Actively adopt innovative technologies such as Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) to further enhance the carrying capacity of government applications. Third, more attention should be paid to application effectiveness. Strengthen intensive construction and data sharing, clean up and integrate government applications facing the grassroots, and optimize the functions of government applications.
"The 'Measures' standardize the entire process of government applications, including access, use, supervision, and management, which not only reduces the burden on grassroots cadres but also points out the direction for 'fingertip government affairs' to safeguard the original intention of service," Zhai Yun (翟云) believes that the promulgation of the "Measures" marks that the management of government applications in China has officially entered a new stage of standardization, standardization, and refinement.
Cadre's Remarks
Prevent Duplication of Development and Multi-Head Management at the Source
Grassroots cadres directly serve the masses, and work such as visiting villages and households, mediating disputes, and publicizing and interpreting policies requires being rooted in the grassroots and focusing on the front line. Previously, a few government apps were slightly complicated in their functional design, filling in the same data, submitting similar materials, and repeatedly checking and uploading, which took up a lot of time for grassroots cadres. Sometimes, in order to meet the deadline for filling in, it was necessary to slow down the pace of promoting people's livelihood work, which to a certain extent affected work efficiency.
After the new regulations are implemented, these problems will be effectively standardized. The filling process has been greatly simplified, and data resources have been integrated and optimized, saving us from repetitive work, and we can respond to and solve the urgent needs and expectations of the masses in a timely manner. It is hoped that relevant departments can continue to optimize government apps, further integrate scattered functions, unify usage standards, and prevent the duplication of development and multi-head management from the source, and further reduce the burden and improve efficiency for the grassroots.
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Shen Xiaoyan (沈晓燕), Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Village Committee of Lianxing Village (联兴村), Zhangjiagang City (张家港市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省)
By: 浦天龙
In response to "formalism on the fingertips," the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) issued the "Standardized Management Measures for Government Mobile Internet Applications," establishing a full-chain standardized management system, promoting a shift from "passive cleanup" to "proactive standardization," and providing institutional guarantees for grassroots units to shed their "fingertip burden" and return to genuine hard work.
Source control "slimming and reducing quantity" to solve the problem of "fingertip overload." The "Measures" are based on targeted policies and precise efforts, clarifying that units below the county level (excluding the county level) shall not, in principle, develop and construct government applications, which can effectively curb "random construction and indiscriminate issuance." At the same time, it focuses on application integration and aggregation, integrating and migrating applications with similar functions and duplicate applications, realizing the streamlining of government applications, and effectively reducing the burden on grassroots cadres.
Process standardization "removing the false and preserving the real" to return to the essence of service. The "Measures" formulate a "negative list," stipulating that, except in special scenarios, functions such as clocking in, signing in, and ranking points shall not be set up, and likes and study time shall not be used as the basis for assessment. At the same time, vigorously promote data sharing and reuse, forcing applications to take "serving the grassroots and improving efficiency" as the fundamental goal, and improve the effectiveness of practical work.
Supervision and accountability are "normalized and long-term" to improve the management system. The "Measures" implement a full-chain systematic supervision system including self-examination and self-correction, spot check and testing, and standardized rectification. For those who violate laws and regulations and fail to rectify in a timely manner or fail to rectify effectively, the record shall be revoked and project approval and operation and maintenance funding shall be suspended. At the same time, establish and improve a management closed loop of "prior approval, in-process supervision, and post-event accountability" to provide guarantees for tracking management.
(The author is a specially-invited researcher at the Guangdong Provincial Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Center (广东省习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究中心).)
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) February 2nd (Reporter Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲)) With the approval of the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院), on the 2nd, the Shenzhen (深圳) Intermediate People's Court of Guangdong Province (广东省) executed the death penalty on Bai Yingcang (白应苍), Yang Liqiang (杨立强), Hu Xiaojiang (胡小姜), and Chen Guangyi (陈广益), four criminals in the Bai family criminal group case, in accordance with the law.
On November 3, 2025, the Shenzhen (深圳) Intermediate People's Court sentenced Bai Suocheng (白所成), Bai Yingcang (白应苍), Yang Liqiang (杨立强), Hu Xiaojiang (胡小姜), Chen Guangyi (陈广益), and two others from the Bai family criminal group to death for intentional homicide, intentional injury, fraud, drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, kidnapping, and operating casinos, and imposed corresponding additional penalties. After the first instance verdict, Bai Suocheng (白所成) died of illness, and the other defendants appealed. The Guangdong (广东省) Higher People's Court, after a trial, ruled on December 24, 2025, to reject the appeal and uphold the original judgment, and reported it to the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) for approval in accordance with the law.
After review, the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) confirmed that the Bai family criminal group, with Bai Yingcang (白应苍) and others as the principal culprits, established multiple industrial parks in the Kokang (果敢) region of Myanmar (缅甸) through self-construction and cooperative development, attracting Yang Liqiang (杨立强) and other "financial backers" to settle in and provide armed protection. They colluded with the "financial backers" to commit crimes such as telecommunications network fraud, operating casinos, intentional homicide, intentional injury, kidnapping, extortion, and organizing and forcing prostitution, involving gambling and fraud funds of more than 29 billion yuan, resulting in the deaths of six Chinese (中国) citizens and injuries to multiple Chinese (中国) citizens. In addition, Bai Yingcang (白应苍) also colluded to sell and manufacture approximately 11 tons of methamphetamine.
The Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) held that the crimes of Bai Yingcang (白应苍), Yang Liqiang (杨立强), Hu Xiaojiang (胡小姜), and Chen Guangyi (陈广益) were particularly heinous in nature, extremely serious in circumstances and consequences, and extremely harmful to society. Their crimes were extremely serious, and they should all be severely punished in accordance with the law. The facts found in the first-instance judgment and the second-instance ruling were clear, the evidence was reliable and sufficient, the conviction was accurate, and the sentencing was appropriate. The trial procedure was legal. Based on this, the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) approved the death penalty for Bai Yingcang (白应苍), Yang Liqiang (杨立强), Hu Xiaojiang (胡小姜), and Chen Guangyi (陈广益) in accordance with the law.
After receiving the criminal ruling and execution order from the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院), the Shenzhen (深圳) Intermediate People's Court pronounced and executed the death penalty on criminals Bai Yingcang (白应苍), Yang Liqiang (杨立强), Hu Xiaojiang (胡小姜), and Chen Guangyi (陈广益) in accordance with the law. Before the execution, the criminals' close relatives were allowed to meet with them.
Return to TopThis reporter Chengdu (成都) February 2nd (Reporter Wang Mingfeng (王明峰)) "I and 4 other people are responsible for the later rectification work of a project on Wenmiao West Street (文庙西街) in Qingyang District (青羊区). The salary is 30,000 yuan, but I haven't received a penny so far..." On the evening of January 31st, netizen "Xia Bin (夏斌)" left a message on the "Chengdu Release (成都发布)" WeChat official account reflecting the issue of wage arrears.
At 10:00 a.m. on February 1st, he received a return visit call from the Housing and Construction Bureau of Qingyang District (青羊区住建局), Chengdu (成都市), Sichuan Province (四川省), and the contractor. At 3:00 p.m. that day, "Xia Bin (夏斌)" left another message saying that the problem had been resolved.
At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, settling wages and going home for the New Year is a real expectation for many people. On January 31st, Chengdu (成都) held a special meeting to study wage arrears management and the guarantee of people in need. As soon as the news was released, netizens left messages in the comment area of "Chengdu Release (成都发布)". More than 20 departments in Chengdu (成都市), including the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau and the Housing and Construction Bureau, worked together to quickly transfer and handle the problems reflected in the messages, and 23 districts (cities) and counties across the city simultaneously implemented the local responsibility mechanism.
"At first, I left my phone number with some skepticism, but I didn't expect the problem to be solved." The immediate handling not only won praise from the majority of netizens, but also reflected Chengdu's (成都) increased efforts to rectify outstanding wage arrears issues, giving workers a path and reliance for safeguarding their rights. Data shows that in just one day, a large number of messages flooded into the comment area of "Chengdu Release (成都发布)". Among them, hundreds have been transferred, and the remaining demands are being followed up and supervised by dedicated personnel.
In addition, the Chengdu (成都) public security organs will also work with the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau and other departments to continuously strengthen the crackdown on the refusal to pay labor remuneration through means such as reporting typical cases of wage arrears.
Return to TopThe results of the 2025 Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation (何梁何利基金) Science and Technology Awards are announced.
The Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation (何梁何利基金) was established on March 30, 1994, with donations from patriotic Hong Kong (香港) financial industrialists Mr. Ho Sin-hang (何善衡), Mr. Leung Kau-kui (梁銶琚), Mr. Ho Tim (何添), and Mr. Li Kwok-wai (利国伟). It aims to reward outstanding scientific and technological workers in the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国). Based on the "fair, just, and open" selection principles stipulated in the "Selection Regulations," and following the established procedures of nomination and recommendation, professional review, on-site investigation and hearing, and final review and determination by the selection committee's plenary meeting, it was decided that in 2025, 32 outstanding scientific and technological workers who have made significant inventions, discoveries, and scientific and technological achievements in the field of science and technology will be awarded the "Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation (何梁何利基金) Science and Technology Progress Award," each receiving a certificate and a prize of HK$200,000; 22 outstanding scientific and technological workers who have achieved high-level scientific and technological achievements and created significant economic and social benefits through technological innovation and management innovation will be awarded the "Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation (何梁何利基金) Science and Technology Innovation Award," each receiving a certificate and a prize of HK$200,000.
This is hereby announced.
List of Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation (何梁何利基金) Award Winners for 2025
I. Science and Technology Progress Award (32 Winners)
| Surname | Given Name | Award Category | Work Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | Weinan (鄂维南) | Mathematics and Mechanics Award | Peking University (北京大学) |
| Cai | Ronggen (蔡荣根) | Physics Award | Ningbo University (宁波大学) |
| Ding | Hong (洪) | Physics Award | Shanghai Jiao Tong University (上海交通大学) |
| Yang | Xiurong (杨秀荣) | Chemistry Award | Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院长春应用化学研究所) |
| Xu | Yigang (徐义刚) | Earth Science Award | Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院广州地球化学研究所) |
| Xu | Qiang (强) | Earth Science Award | Chengdu University of Technology (成都理工大学) |
| Liu | Chenli (刘陈立) | Life Science Award | Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院深圳先进技术研究院) |
| Qu | Lijia (瞿礼嘉) | Life Science Award | Peking University (北京大学) |
| He | Zuhua (何祖华) | Agronomy Award | Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院分子植物科学卓越创新中心) |
| Wang | Jing (静) | Agronomy Award | Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院农业质量标准与检测技术研究所) |
| Wang | Lichun (王立春) | Agronomy Award | Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (Northeast Innovation Center of Agricultural Science and Technology of China) (吉林省农业科学院（中国农业科技东北创新中心）) |
| Wang | Jianwei (王健伟) | Medicine and Pharmacy Award | Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine) (中国疾病预防控制中心（中国预防医学科学院）) |
| Lu | Lin (林) | Medicine and Pharmacy Award | Peking University Sixth Hospital (北京大学第六医院) |
| Xiao | Jianru (肖建如) | Medicine and Pharmacy Award | Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (海军军医大学第二附属医院) |
| Deng | Xuliang (邓旭亮) | Medicine and Pharmacy Award | Peking University School of Stomatology (北京大学口腔医院) |
| Chen | Zhinan (陈志南) | Medicine and Pharmacy Award | Air Force Medical University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军空军军医大学) |
| Yang | Lijun (杨立军) | Mechanical and Electrical Technology Award | Beihang University (北京航空航天大学) |
| Zhang | Kaifu (张开富) | Mechanical and Electrical Technology Award | Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学) |
| Han | Xu (旭) | Mechanical and Electrical Technology Award | Hebei University of Technology (河北工业大学) |
| Tan | Jiubin (谭久彬) | Electronic Information Technology Award | Harbin Institute of Technology (哈尔滨工业大学) |
| Wang | Jinlong (王金龙) | Electronic Information Technology Award | National Shortwave Communication Engineering Technology Research Center (国家短波通信工程技术研究中心) |
| Zhao | Xianming (赵先明) | Electronic Information Technology Award | Harbin Institute of Technology (哈尔滨工业大学) |
| Zhou | Shunhua (周顺华) | Transportation Technology Award | Tongji University (同济大学) |
| Wu | Xiaoguang (吴晓光) | Transportation Technology Award | China Shipbuilding Group Co., Ltd. (中国船舶集团有限公司) |
| Shao | Anlin (邵安林) | Metallurgical Material Technology Award | China Mineral Resources Group Co., Ltd. (中国矿产资源集团有限公司) |
| Yang | Huai (槐) | Metallurgical Material Technology Award | Peking University (北京大学) |
| Cao | Xianghong (曹湘洪) | Chemical Engineering Technology Award | China Petrochemical Corporation (中国石油化工集团有限公司) |
| Liu | He (合) | Resource and Energy Technology Award | PetroChina Company Limited (中国石油天然气股份有限公司) |
| Ju | Yang (杨) | Resource and Energy Technology Award | China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) (中国矿业大学（北京）) |
| Zhu | Yongguan (朱永官) | Ecological and Environmental Protection Technology Award | Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院生态环境研究中心) |
| Ren | Huiqi (任辉启) | Engineering Construction Technology Award | Academy of Military Science, Academy of Defense Engineering (军事科学院国防工程研究院) |
| Yan | Jun (君) | Engineering Construction Technology Award | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (中国航天科技集团有限公司) |
II. Science and Technology Innovation Award (22 Winners)
| Surname | Given Name | Award Category | Work Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhai | Wei (薇) | Youth Innovation Award | Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学) |
| Zeng | Jie (杰) | Youth Innovation Award | Anhui University of Technology (安徽工业大学) |
| Jiang | Yugang (姜育刚) | Youth Innovation Award | Fudan University (复旦大学) |
| Liu | Long (龙) | Youth Innovation Award | Jiangnan University (江南大学) |
| Tao | Fei (飞) | Youth Innovation Award | Beihang University (北京航空航天大学) |
| Wang | Yu (宇) | Youth Innovation Award | Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院空天信息创新研究院) |
| Jiang | Changtao (姜长涛) | Youth Innovation Award | Peking University Health Science Center (北京大学医学部) |
| Zhu | Chunwu (朱春梧) | Youth Innovation Award | Nanjing Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院南京土壤研究所) |
| Chai | Yang (扬) | Youth Innovation Award | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (香港理工大学) |
| Xu | Changgui (徐长贵) | Industrial Innovation Award | China National Offshore Oil Corporation (中国海洋石油有限公司) |
| Lu | Xinchun (路新春) | Industrial Innovation Award | ACCURON Technology (华海清科股份有限公司) |
| Gao | Huijun (高会军) | Industrial Innovation Award | Harbin Institute of Technology (哈尔滨工业大学) |
| Wang | Xiaoyun (王晓云) | Industrial Innovation Award | China Mobile Communications Group Co., Ltd. (中国移动通信集团有限公司) |
| Wang | Xindong (王新东) | Industrial Innovation Award | HBIS Group Co., Ltd. (河钢集团有限公司) |
| Liu | Huijuan (刘会娟) | Industrial Innovation Award | Tsinghua University (清华大学) |
| Xiao | Changfa (肖长发) | Industrial Innovation Award | Shanghai University of Engineering Science (上海工程技术大学) |
| Bai | Zhishan (白志山) | Industrial Innovation Award | East China University of Science and Technology (华东理工大学) |
| Zhou | Jianting (周建庭) | Industrial Innovation Award | Chongqing Jiaotong University (重庆交通大学) |
| Jiang | Peng (鹏) | Regional Innovation Award | National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Guizhou Radio Astronomical Observatory (中国科学院国家天文台、贵州射电天文台) |
| Jia | Dianzeng (贾殿赠) | Regional Innovation Award | Xinjiang University (新疆大学) |
| Zhang | Junyan (张俊彦) | Regional Innovation Award | Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院兰州化学物理研究所) |
| Ouzhu Luobu (欧珠罗布) | Regional Innovation Award | Tibet University (西藏大学)
By: 本报记者 郝迎灿 辛 阳
Headline Highlights
The Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) Protection Area in Liaoning (辽宁) is the largest known site complex of the Hongshan Culture (红山文化), composed of multiple site locations. As this "super project" dating back approximately 5800 years unveils its mysterious veil, the new archaeological achievements at Niuheliang (牛河梁) push the origin of Chinese civilization forward by five to six hundred years. After a series of explorations, the Niuheliang National Archaeological Site Park (牛河梁国家考古遗址公园) has become one of the most iconic cultural tourism destinations in Liaoning (辽宁), making the ancient civilization more approachable, relatable, and perceptible.
Driving through western Liaoning (辽西), hills are widely distributed, and river valleys crisscross.
Niuheliang (牛河梁), located on the bank of the Mangniu River (牤牛河) at the junction of Jianping County (建平县) and Lingyuan City (凌源市) in Chaoyang City (朝阳市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省), gets its name from the river. In the 1980s, archaeologists successively discovered stone mound tombs and large altars in the Niuheliang (牛河梁) area, and unearthed precious cultural relics such as the jade pig-dragon. In early 2025, the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) was selected into the first batch of important large site lists.
What new progress has been made in the archaeological excavation of the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址)? What unsolved mysteries remain to be answered? The reporter walked into the Niuheliang National Archaeological Site Park (牛河梁国家考古遗址公园) to explore the origin of Chinese civilization and ask "Why China?".
The Largest Known Site Complex of the Hongshan Culture (红山文化)
The Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) Protection Area covers nearly 60 square kilometers, and the number of confirmed site locations has reached 51, making it the largest known site complex of the Hongshan Culture (红山文化), composed of multiple site locations.
At the first location of the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址), the archaeological team jointly composed of the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院考古研究所) and the Liaoning Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology (辽宁省文物考古研究院) is organizing personnel for archaeological excavation, which is also the location of the Goddess Temple Site (女神庙遗址).
The archaeological site is scattered with more than 10 test squares and trenches of varying sizes and depths. "Recent archaeological excavations have confirmed that the first location is a large terraced building complex composed of at least 9 terraces, with a main building area of approximately 60,000 square meters. The Goddess Temple (女神庙) is located on the 9th terrace," said Guo Ming (郭明), a researcher at the Liaoning Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology (辽宁省文物考古研究院) and the executive leader of the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) field archaeology project. "Carbon-14 dating shows that these 9 terraces were built intensively in a short period of time, dating back approximately 5800 years."
"Being able to build such a vast project shows that the Hongshan (红山) ancestors at that time already had a certain organizational and mobilization ability," Guo Ming (郭明) said with emotion.
"In order to solve the drainage problem between the 5th and 6th terraces and the 9th terrace, the ancestors set symmetrical stone retaining walls at the beginning of the passage to guide rainwater into the 'eight'-shaped drainage ditch, and another retaining wall was set on the outside of the ditch to form double protection, which reflects their outstanding engineering wisdom." Jia Xiaobing (贾笑冰), director of the World Archaeology Research Office of the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院考古研究所) and leader of the archaeological excavation of the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址), believes that its strict central symmetrical layout is likely the earliest evidence of the central axis concept in Chinese architecture.
In addition to the sacrificial pits discovered in the early years, the first location of the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) has also newly discovered various types of sacrificial remains such as burnt sacrifice remains. "These, together with the previously discovered sacrificial remains, show that the Hongshan Culture (红山文化) has formed a relatively complete system of ritual activities," Guo Ming (郭明) said.
New Archaeological Discoveries Rewrite the Narrative of the Origin of Civilization
The archaeological discoveries at Niuheliang (牛河梁) rewrite the narrative of the origin of Chinese civilization.
According to the achievements of the Chinese Civilization Exploration Project (中华文明探源工程) released by the National Cultural Heritage Administration (国家文物局), around 5800 years ago, various regions on the Chinese land entered the era of ancient states, and the Hongshan Culture (红山文化), represented by the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) in the West Liao River Basin (西辽河流域), was in the first stage of the era of ancient states.
"This is the earliest civilization form discovered in China so far, which also means that the new archaeological achievements at Niuheliang (牛河梁) have pushed the origin of Chinese civilization forward by five to six hundred years," Jia Xiaobing (贾笑冰) said.
The academic community generally believes that the Hongshan Culture (红山文化), represented by the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址), began more than 6500 years ago and ended around 5000 years ago. After that, where did the mysterious Hongshan Ancient Kingdom (红山古国) eventually go?
"Around 5000 years ago, the prosperity of the Hongshan Culture (红山文化) sacrificial ritual center at the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) no longer existed. Was it the decline caused by excessive attention to sacrificial activities, or an active choice made in the face of changes in the natural and social environment?" Jia Xiaobing (贾笑冰) said that the new discoveries at the Zhengjiagou Site (郑家沟遗址) in Xuanhua (宣化), Hebei (河北) provide new clues to answer this question.
In 2023, archaeologists discovered a large stone mound tomb site in Zhengjiagou Village (郑家沟村), Xuanhua District (宣化区), Zhangjiakou City (张家口市), Hebei Province (河北省). The structural characteristics are exactly the same as those of the stone mound tombs in Niuheliang (牛河梁). "Among them, precious artifacts such as jade dragon carvings, three-linked bi, and jade axes have typical Hongshan Culture (红山文化) characteristics. Carbon-14 dating shows that their age is between 5300 and 4800 years ago," Jia Xiaobing (贾笑冰) said. "This shows that the people of the Zhengjiagou Site (郑家沟遗址) may be a branch of the Hongshan Culture (红山文化) that developed westward and southward in the late period."
"Comprehensive archaeological findings of the Hongshan Culture (红山文化) in Liaoning (辽宁), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), and Hebei (河北) in the past two years have found that around 5000 years ago, the Hongshan Culture (红山文化) represented by Niuheliang (牛河梁) did not disappear, but expanded westward and southward, and after encountering the Central Plains civilization (中原文明), it eventually integrated into the vast Chinese civilization river," Jia Xiaobing (贾笑冰) said.
In the sorting room at the archaeological site of the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址), Guo Ming (郭明) and the archaeological team members were sitting around a long table. More than a dozen sorting boxes were placed on the table, filled with pottery fragments extracted from the field excavation of the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址). They are of different sizes and mottled colors, like a scattered prehistoric classic.
"We piece together and restore the pottery fragments piece by piece according to their pottery quality, pottery color, thickness, curvature, patterns, and the shape of the broken stubble." In Guo Ming's (郭明) eyes, this is a work that tests both patience and technology. "Some pottery fragments are so small that only debris remains. We are like completing a three-dimensional puzzle, constantly piecing together the original shape of the object," Guo Ming (郭明) said.
After more than half a century of archaeological excavation, the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) still has many unsolved mysteries. For example, the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) is a large-scale ritual activity center, but no matching living residential sites have been found around it so far, which is also the focus of the next archaeological excavation work.
"Field archaeology is destined to be a long process," Guo Ming (郭明) said. "Every shovel of soil and every piece of pottery fragment are filling in the puzzle of the Hongshan Culture (红山文化), making it increasingly three-dimensional and clear from a blurred outline."
The Site Park Received a Record Number of Visitors in 2025
In the Niuheliang National Archaeological Site Park (牛河梁国家考古遗址公园), the exploration of revitalization and utilization makes the ancient civilization approachable.
"The site park includes the Niuheliang Site Museum (牛河梁遗址博物馆), the First Location (Goddess Temple) Protection and Exhibition Hall (第一地点（女神庙）保护展示馆), the Second Location (Altar, Stone Mound Tomb) Protection and Exhibition Hall (第二地点（祭坛、积石冢）保护展示馆) and other important venues and important archaeological excavation sites," said Zhang Xue (张雪), director of the Chaoyang Niuheliang Site Management Office (朝阳市牛河梁遗址管理处). "We have upgraded and transformed the exhibition design and content based on the latest archaeological results, adding more than 100 cultural relics and 360-degree panoramic image guides, so that visitors can directly feel the appearance of the ancient country."
In the preface hall of the Niuheliang Site Museum (牛河梁遗址博物馆), tourists can "travel through five thousand years" in a virtual space through VR (virtual reality) equipment, immerse themselves in the production, life and sacrificial scenes of the ancestors of the Hongshan Culture (红山文化) period, and feel the pulse of civilization; in the youth archaeological experience area, children can also conduct simulated archaeological operations on interactive equipment and learn cultural relic protection knowledge... Zhang Xue (张雪) introduced that since the Niuheliang National Archaeological Site Park (牛河梁国家考古遗址公园) opened in 2013, the number of visitors has been increasing year by year, and in 2025, the cumulative number of visitors reached approximately 200,000, setting a historical record.
Cultural relic protection is the premise of revitalization and utilization. The Chaoyang Niuheliang Site Management Office (朝阳市牛河梁遗址管理处) continues to strengthen the protection and inspection of the 51 site locations of the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址), achieving full coverage of "human defense, physical defense, and technical defense." At present, the first phase of the Niuheliang Site (牛河梁遗址) security upgrade and transformation project, the protective facility upgrade project, the preliminary survey and research project for the reinforcement of the second location, and the protection and display engineering projects for the third, fourth, and fifth locations are being promoted in an orderly manner.
The majestic altar, the ingenious stone mound tombs, the lifelike jade pig-dragons... The Niuheliang National Archaeological Site Park (牛河梁国家考古遗址公园) has become one of the most iconic cultural tourism destinations in Liaoning (辽宁). "We will continue to polish the name card of 'the birthplace of civilization, the ancient country of Niuheliang (牛河梁)', promote the deep integration of culture and tourism, and let more people walk into Niuheliang (牛河梁) and feel the unique charm of the Hongshan Culture (红山文化)," said the relevant person in charge of the Chaoyang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television (朝阳市文旅广电局).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 尚嵘峥
A beam of warm light shines on the screen, and the music gradually intensifies. Behind the scenes, Li Wei (李玮) skillfully manipulates the shadow puppets with a bamboo pole; on the screen, butterflies dance, lotus flowers stand gracefully, and turtles in the pond fight with cranes descending from the sky, making the children laugh.
On the weekend, in Changji City (昌吉市), Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区), the shadow puppet show "Crane and Turtle" was wonderfully staged at the "Changji Opera" Gaiwan Tea (盖碗茶) Shadow Puppet Theater. Li Wei (李玮), the person in charge of the theater, hurriedly prepared the props needed for the performance at the township primary school the next day after finishing the performance, and also took time to receive customers who came to buy shadow puppet cultural and creative products.
"A lamp, a screen, a shadow puppet show can perform a story that has been passed down for thousands of years." Li Wei (李玮) was born after 1995. In 2014, when she was in college in Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东) Province, she became involved with shadow puppetry.
Once, while逛非遗市集 (guàng fēi yí shì jí - "strolling intangible cultural heritage market"), Li Wei (李玮) saw shadow puppetry at a glance. When the light box was lit, the hand-carved shadow puppets were exquisite and translucent under the light, with clear lines and rich texture. Li Wei (李玮) was instantly attracted by this dynamic form of performance. Li Wei (李玮), who had been interested in traditional culture since she was a child, had the idea of learning to perform shadow puppetry.
She found Li Juan (李娟), the provincial-level representative inheritor of Jinan (济南) shadow puppetry, and used her spare time to learn from scratch. "At first, I thought it was very simple, but when I started, I realized that it was not easy. Different characters and animals have different performance styles." Li Wei (李玮) said, "For example, the walking posture, little girls walk lively and briskly; the elderly have to hunch their backs and walk tremblingly; warriors have to walk powerfully, these must be observed more in life." During her four years of college, under the guidance of Li Juan (李娟), Li Wei (李玮) gradually mastered the entry-level performance of shadow puppetry and the basic production of props.
After graduation, Li Wei (李玮) followed her parents' advice and returned to her hometown of Changji (昌吉) to work. But she could not let go of the craft of shadow puppetry. Every year, she had to return to Jinan (济南) twice to continue learning with Li Juan (李娟). "I always remind myself not to lose this skill." Li Wei (李玮) said.
At the beginning of 2024, the Changji City (昌吉市) Culture and Tourism Industry Association (文化旅游产业协会) was preparing to build a historical and cultural block. Su Quan'an (苏全安), the president of the association, learned that Li Wei (李玮) had been learning shadow puppetry for a long time, so he sent her an invitation, hoping that she would participate in the preparation of the intangible cultural heritage content of the block. After research, Li Wei (李玮) found that there were very few special shadow puppet theaters in Xinjiang (新疆). "Opening a shadow puppet theater can better integrate intangible cultural heritage projects into the lives of citizens." Li Wei (李玮) said.
Seizing the opportunity, Li Wei (李玮) decided to devote herself full-time to the preparation and operation of the shadow puppet theater. Her parents objected to this: "Opening a theater will not make money, and the income will not be able to maintain life." Li Wei (李玮) knew that verbal explanation was useless, so she simply used actions to prove it.
The venue was provided free of charge by the Changji City (昌吉市) Culture and Tourism Industry Association (文化旅游产业协会), located in the Changji Snack Street (昌吉小吃街), a national 3A-level tourist attraction, which guarantees passenger flow. Li Wei (李玮) took out her savings to simply renovate the theater and recruited two employees. On May 19, 2024, the "Changji Opera" Gaiwan Tea (盖碗茶) Shadow Puppet Theater officially opened.
The theater is like Li Wei's (李玮) experimental field. She first focused on original content, creating different types of shadow puppet shows for different audiences: children watch picture book dramas, and tourists watch comedies. In the peak season, there are good shows in the theater every day, and in the off-season, they perform in schools, communities, and townships. After the movie "Ne Zha" became popular, she cooperated with the publicity department to create "Ne Zha (哪吒) in the Seedling Protection Action", which is entertaining and educational, and performed in 13 schools.
"Business innovation is also very important. It is difficult to achieve a balance of payments by relying solely on performing, so we are also exploring surrounding businesses such as research and study, shadow puppet show experience, and cultural and creative products." Holding a self-designed shadow puppet night light, Li Wei (李玮) proudly introduced, "The night light is like a miniature version of a shadow puppet show light box, with our own carved shadow puppets inside. When the light is on, it is not dazzling and has an artistic sense. It became a hit as soon as it was launched."
Seeing her daughter's efforts, Li Wei's (李玮) parents gradually put down their worries and took the initiative to help her connect with research and study activities. The operation of the theater is gradually improving and turning losses into profits. Li Wei (李玮) has also begun to consider how to inherit shadow puppetry. She cooperates with Changji College (昌吉学院) to provide free teaching for students who want to learn shadow puppetry. The post-95s and post-05s jointly inherit this art that has been passed down for thousands of years.
Recently, a 92-year-old customer came to the theater. He told Li Wei (李玮) that he was only 5 years old when he first watched shadow puppetry. "More than 80 years have passed, and I am really happy to see it again in my hometown." More and more young people are bringing their elders to the theater to watch the show while drinking tea. Li Wei (李玮) also takes free family photos for them. "Being able to feel such a warm life is the meaning of my persistence in doing shadow puppetry." Li Wei (李玮) said.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 施 芳
Inside the "24-Hour Museum" in Yanqing District (延庆区), Beijing (北京市), are displayed white glazed peach-shaped brush washers with animal feet and flowing lines, famille rose nine-chicken peony pattern dust bottles with bright colors, and blue-and-white linked-swastika general jars with delicate patterns... With the theme of "Gui River (妫川) Porcelain Charm," 10 carefully selected cultural relics from the museum's collection are systematically displayed, outlining the historical context of the development of Gui River ceramics.
As night falls, many visitors still linger in the exhibition hall, gazing at the display cases. Soft light shines on the cultural relics, and the weight of history comes to the fore in the interplay of light and shadow. "The museum is quieter at night, and it's a very special experience to see the exhibition in this atmosphere," said Guo Jinyu (国瑾瑜), a student at Yanqing District Third Primary School (延庆区第三小学).
The "24-Hour Museum" special exhibition is a new type of cultural space launched by the Yanqing Museum (延庆博物馆), allowing visitors to view the exhibition 24 hours a day. On October 1st of last year, the first special exhibition, "Ten Artifacts Illuminate a Thousand Years," was launched, attracting more than 40,000 visitors during its 89-day exhibition period, with nighttime visitors accounting for more than 50%. "We hope to change people's impression that 'museums are only open during the day,' so that cultural relics 'never close' and present a 24-hour viewing space for the audience," said Gu Zhongjie (顾钟杰), Deputy Director of the Yanqing District Cultural Relics Bureau (延庆区文物局).
Balancing the safety of cultural relics and the viewing experience, the exhibition takes a "two-pronged approach" in its detailed design. All 10 cultural relics are placed in customized independent display cases, which use high-transparency, low-reflection glass, combined with a liftable rotating display platform, allowing visitors to see the details of the cultural relics in all directions. The glass curtain wall is made of high-transmittance, explosion-proof material, which not only ensures viewing clarity but also builds a "protective wall" for the cultural relics. Considering the impact of sunlight on cultural relics, the exhibition area is equipped with automatic shading curtains. During the day, the curtains are lowered to block ultraviolet rays, creating a suitable preservation environment for the cultural relics; at night, the curtains are automatically raised, and the cultural relics shine under the lights. Through the glass curtain wall, visitors can also view the cultural relics from outside the museum.
The exhibition also introduces an interactive holographic phantom screen to bring static cultural relics to life. Through the interactive system, visitors can wave their hands in front of the glass curtain wall to control the three-dimensionally restored blue-and-white peach-shaped backflow pot model on the inner screen, realizing 360-degree viewing and interaction, and experiencing the ingenuity of the artifact's "non-spilling backflow" design.
Gao Yafeng (高亚峰), curator of the Yanqing Museum (延庆博物馆), introduced that the cultural relics exhibited in the "Gui River (妫川) Porcelain Charm" special exhibition were selected through audience voting. The museum will continue to listen to the voices of the audience, constantly update the exhibition themes and exhibits, and build the "24-Hour Museum" into a cultural landmark of Yanqing (延庆).
Return to TopThe "Celebrating the New Year - Spring Festival Themed Photography Exhibition and Huangyan (黄岩) Cultural Tourism Exhibition" was held at the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (中国非物质文化遗产馆). The exhibition, themed "Inheriting the Charm of New Year Customs, Splendor of Spring Scenery," selected over 400 pieces from nearly 40,000 works collected by the Chinese Folklore Photographic Association (中国民俗摄影协会), and unfolded them in six chronological chapters: "Laba (腊八)," "Little New Year (小年)," "New Year's Eve (除夕)," "Start of Spring (立春)," "Lantern Festival (元宵节)," and "Er Yue Er (二月二)," presenting the folk custom context of the Spring Festival from preparation to conclusion. The exhibition will be open until March 20th (the second day of the second lunar month). The picture shows visitors viewing the exhibition.
Photo by Hu Wen (胡文) (People's Vision (人民视觉)).
Return to Top(People's Daily, February 2, Changsha) (Reporter Yang Xun) Hunan Library (湖南图书馆) explores a cross-border model of "library + culture and tourism + community" and holds the 2026 Spring Festival Cultural Temple Fair.
The atmosphere at the event was warm and lively. In the Welcoming Spring and Receiving Blessings area, calligraphers wrote Spring Festival couplets on the spot, paper-cutting artists skillfully cut out New Year scenes, and block printing techniques reproduced ancient charm; in the Fun Handmade area, activities such as New Year lantern making and intangible cultural heritage Song brocade pony pendant sewing allowed readers to experience traditional craftsmanship; in the Smart Paradise area, various activities such as oracle bone script recognition and poetry duels were staged one after another.
A major highlight of this year's temple fair is the empowerment of science and technology. By collecting five lucky stamps, readers can obtain the "Fu" character from the handwritten works of famous Hunan (湖南) figures in the collection of Hunan Library (湖南图书馆), and collecting all five "Fu" characters can also unlock digital collectibles. In addition, this year's temple fair also launched activities to benefit the people, such as writing Spring Festival couplets and paper-cutting experiences, extending high-quality cultural resources to grassroots communities.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Xi'an (西安) February 2nd dispatch (Reporter Zhang Danhua (张丹华)) How did the Earth's early magma ocean crystallize and solidify? Professor Niu Haiyang (牛海洋) team from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学) in conjunction with an international team, found that under the slow cooling conditions of the Earth's early deep magma ocean, bridgmanite, the dominant mineral in the lower mantle, does not crystallize into tiny particles as traditionally assumed, but has the opportunity to grow into giant crystals ranging from centimeters to meters in size, which then aggregate into "crystal rain," potentially significantly altering the way the magma ocean solidifies and driving early mantle stratification. The related findings were published online in the international journal *Nature*.
The research team innovatively used a combination of machine learning and advanced molecular dynamics to simulate the crystallization process of bridgmanite in the high-temperature and high-pressure environment of the deep magma ocean in a supercomputer. The results show that as the pressure increases, the interfacial energy between bridgmanite and the melt increases significantly. The higher interfacial energy will significantly inhibit the solidification nucleation density. If combined with the slower cooling rate of the deep magma ocean, it may promote the growth of bridgmanite crystals to centimeter or even meter scale. Meter-sized giant crystals are more likely to aggregate towards the neutral buoyancy layer in a "crystal rain"-like manner, promoting fractional crystallization and chemical differentiation, thus providing quantifiable microscopic physical support for the "layered solidification" hypothesis.
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Return to TopDuring the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation (中国再保险（集团）股份有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "China Re") thoroughly implemented the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, anchored itself to the vision of "building a world-class comprehensive reinsurance group," unswervingly followed the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics, actively leveraged the functions and roles of reinsurance, and delivered a fruitful and responsible answer sheet in serving the real economy, building risk barriers, and leading industry development, contributing China Re's strength to high-quality development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period and comprehensively advancing Chinese-style modernization.
Serving as the "Main Force" of Reinsurance for National Strategies
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China Re based itself on its primary responsibilities and core business of reinsurance, focused precisely on the "five major articles" of finance, and fully leveraged the functions of the insurance industry as an economic "shock absorber" and a social "stabilizer."
In focusing on technology finance and safeguarding high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology, China Re placed support for building a strong science and technology nation in a prominent position, providing comprehensive risk protection for major national projects such as the C919 domestically produced large aircraft and the "Guohe One" ("国和一号"), achieving full coverage of risk protection for national strategic aviation projects. It implemented technology investment research and development transformation loss insurance, effectively dispersing the risks of technology research and development transformation. It played the role of "patient capital," investing in more than 10 outstanding science and technology innovation funds, covering over 300 technology projects, and injecting vitality into the source of technological innovation.
In deeply cultivating green finance and promoting the transformation of development methods, as the chairman unit of the China Nuclear Insurance Community, China Re provided comprehensive risk solutions for all nuclear power units in China and strongly supported the commercial operation of the world's first fourth-generation nuclear power plant. In the field of new energy, it served thousands of wind, solar, and electricity construction and operation projects annually, with guaranteed amounts exceeding hundreds of billions of yuan. By participating in the targeted increase of shares in Yangtze Power and investing in green debt plans for waste-to-energy projects, it constructed a green finance map covering all investment varieties, safeguarding green mountains and clear waters with practical actions.
In expanding inclusive finance and pension finance, as a reinsurance supporter of the "Huiminbao" (惠民保) market, it participated in over 360 projects, serving over 330 million people. By innovating and developing internet personal disability insurance "Qingshan Zai" ("青山在"), long-term care insurance, "Yiyang Wuyou" ("颐养无忧") and other products, it actively responded to the challenges of an aging population. Serving the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas, it actively implemented national policy requirements, achieving full coverage of full-cost insurance and income insurance for the three major staple grains, innovating and implementing exclusive reinsurance for fisheries, and helping to build a "blue granary."
In serving the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and high-level opening to the outside world, China Re played the role of an industry pioneer, with the China "Belt and Road" Reinsurance Community led and managed by it providing cumulative protection for over 230 overseas projects and an asset scale of over 250 billion yuan, providing a solid risk barrier for landmark projects such as the Turkey Kumport Terminal and the Peru Chancay Port.
Opening a New Chapter in Operating Performance Growth
Faced with the complex and volatile domestic and international economic and financial environment, China Re adhered to the business philosophy of "development with scale, underwriting with increased efficiency, and investment with stability," continuously optimized its business structure, and achieved steady growth in operating performance and a significant improvement in comprehensive strength.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China Re's total premium income steadily increased, insurance underwriting performance continued to improve, investment performance steadily grew, and operating capabilities and internationalization levels were widely recognized. Premium income from domestic and overseas businesses achieved significant growth, and all international business platforms achieved underwriting profitability. It actively promoted the optimization of the protection-oriented business structure, and its domestic reinsurance market share continued to rank among the top. Adhering to long-termism and value investment, China Re's asset management company successfully entered the "Top 500 Global Asset Managers 2025" list released by Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE), contributing stable investment income to the group.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China Re's international business premium scale exceeded 30 billion yuan, building a service network covering more than 200 countries and regions, and was recognized as the first internationally active insurance group in China. Among them, Chaucer, the British bridge insurance group (英国桥社保险集团) wholly acquired by it, performed excellently, with its premium scale exceeding 3 billion US dollars in 2024 and its net profit exceeding 300 million US dollars, with both scale and profit achieving significant growth compared to before the acquisition. China Re opened up the two markets, domestic and international, introduced special risk products such as cyber security insurance, and achieved a virtuous interaction between global layout and localized development.
Consolidating the Foundation of Scientific and Technological Innovation
Scientific and technological innovation is the core element of developing new quality productive forces and also the core support for China Re's promotion of reform and development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period. China Re actively promoted digital transformation, effectively empowering business development and improving operational management efficiency. At the same time, it focused on strengthening the research and application of core risk management technologies, providing key support for the construction of industry infrastructure.
In the field of catastrophe risk management, China Re is committed to building the "China Core" of catastrophe management. The company continuously tackled key problems and completed the research, iterative upgrading of the China Earthquake Catastrophe Model, the China Typhoon Catastrophe Model, and the China Flood Catastrophe Model, building a China Catastrophe Model spectrum covering the three major disaster causes and possessing independent intellectual property rights. It deeply participated in 22 provincial (autonomous region, municipality) catastrophe insurance pilots, serving as the chief reinsurer in over 70% of the projects, providing strong support for building a national catastrophe insurance protection system and improving the country's disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief capabilities.
In the field of climate change risk management, China Re released the "China Reinsurance Action Plan for Climate Change (2025-2035)" ("中国再保应对气候变化行动纲要（2025—2035）"), established a Climate Risk Research Center, held an international seminar on climate risk management for financial institutions, and actively participated in the formulation of global climate governance rules. It deeply participated in the regulatory authorities' research on quantitative standards for climate risks in the financial industry, assisting the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) in completing the economic and financial loss stress test for typhoon catastrophes in Hainan Province (海南省). It released China's first independently developed "Climate Change Risk Insight Platform" to the world, which not only filled the domestic technological gap but also achieved professional leadership in the field of climate change risk management from theoretical research to tool application and from national standards to commercial practice.
In terms of digital transformation, China Re created a new development pattern with reinsurance, direct insurance, asset management, and brokerage as the main body, and catastrophe technology and digital technology as the "two wings," actively driving and empowering business development. It iterated the "Digital China Re" strategy, released a digital transformation topology and roadmap, built a unified group data center and hybrid cloud architecture, and achieved unified management of the "one network" of domestic institutions and multi-cloud resources. On the business side, it actively built the "Re" series platform, technologically empowering five major areas such as the low-altitude economy and new energy vehicles; through the application of a new generation of core business systems and AI large models, it built a new model of intelligent claims settlement; and released the "Lingshanjie" ("灵山界") AI middle platform, implementing 90 large model application scenarios, significantly improving operational efficiency. These digital achievements not only serve itself but also effectively help the digital transformation and quality improvement and efficiency enhancement of the insurance industry by outputting technical standards and platform services.
Fulfilling Social Responsibility and Promoting Industry Development
As a central financial enterprise, China Re always keeps its social responsibility in mind, balances functionality and profitability, and serves as the "ballast stone" for industry development and the "booster" for social governance.
China Re leveraged its professional and technical advantages to continuously carry out basic and cutting-edge research, consolidating the industry's infrastructure. The company has repeatedly actively participated in the compilation of important basic tools for the industry, such as the domestic critical illness incidence table, the accidental injury incidence table, and the Chinese life insurance industry experience life table, effectively improving the industry's risk quantification and management capabilities, and laying a solid data foundation for the industry to cope with longevity risks and scientific pricing. The China Reinsurance Research Institute (中国再保险研究院) has released the "China Reinsurance Industry Development Report" for four consecutive years and has formed high-quality research results in the fields of catastrophe insurance, new energy vehicle insurance, and green insurance, providing important intellectual support for regulatory policy formulation and industry transformation and development.
China Re has a deep affection for the people and participates in the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas. Xunhua Salar Autonomous County (循化撒拉族自治县) in Haidong City (海东市), Qinghai Province (青海省) is China Re's designated assistance county. The company provides strong support for ensuring that no large-scale return to poverty occurs locally through characteristic risk protection and services such as "anti-return to poverty insurance." In response to the high incidence of "three highs" chronic diseases in the area, it promoted the "three highs co-management" medical assistance project, serving more than 20,000 people and building a health defense line for serving the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas.
China Re actively serves the real economy and the construction of the social governance system. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, it served subway projects in more than 20 cities and multiple major national water conservancy projects. It innovatively launched inclusive products such as "Huishangbao" ("惠商保") and "Nuanshangbao" ("暖商保"), guaranteeing the stable operation of millions of individual businesses. It created a new ecology of "charity + insurance" and explored the establishment of an insurance rights donation mechanism.
Setting Sail Again with First-Class Goals and Striving to Write a New Chapter
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China Re adhered to Party building leadership, focused on its primary responsibilities and core business, leveraged its functional role, and promoted its own high-quality development in serving national strategies, embarking on a high-quality development path that organically combines economic and social benefits. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China Re will continue to adhere to and strengthen the Party's comprehensive leadership, deeply grasp the political and people-oriented nature of financial work, anchor itself to the vision of "building a world-class comprehensive reinsurance group," and with a more vigorous attitude and more pragmatic measures, demonstrate greater achievements in serving the development of the real economy and guaranteeing the people's good life, and strive to write a new chapter in the development of reinsurance with Chinese characteristics.
Data source: China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation (中国再保险（集团）股份有限公司)
Return to TopFebruary 2nd marked the opening of the 2026 Spring Festival travel season. On the first day, the total cross-regional personnel flow in the whole society is expected to be 187.91 million, an increase of 13% compared with the first day of the 2025 Spring Festival travel season.
The road home, the New Year in the heart. In order to allow hundreds of millions of passengers to return home safely and smoothly, countless Spring Festival travel season workers are sticking to their posts. This reporter went deep into the front line to experience different positions in railways, highways, waterways, and civil aviation, to feel the dedication and efforts of the workers, and to record the new changes brought about by technological development during the Spring Festival travel season.
——Editor
The daily meal distribution volume of the China Railway Beijing Bureau (国铁北京局) high-speed rail catering production and processing base will exceed 15,000 servings.
"Let hot boxed lunches warm the hearts of passengers"
By Wang Yunshan (王云杉), reporter of this newspaper
On the first day of the Spring Festival travel season, before dawn, the raw material receiving platform of the China Railway Beijing Bureau (国铁北京局) high-speed rail catering production and processing base in Daxing (大兴), Beijing (北京), was already busy, with refrigerated transport vehicles entering one after another. The reporter came to the base and followed Sun Yi (孙轶), director of the food production center, to experience a day's work.
After putting on work clothes, a dust cap, and a mask, the reporter entered the vegetable pre-processing workshop. On both sides of the assembly line, workers were buried in their work. Plump shiitake mushrooms were thoroughly washed by the vegetable washing machine; in the peeling machine, round potatoes rotated, shedding their brown coats.
"On weekdays, the base produces more than 12,000 boxed lunches every day," Sun Yi (孙轶) introduced. "During the Spring Festival travel season, the daily meal distribution volume is expected to exceed 15,000 servings. Although we have a lot of automated equipment, some work still has to be done manually to ensure food safety." As Sun Yi (孙轶) spoke, she led the reporter to a sorting table in a corner of the workshop.
The preserved vegetables, washed and dried, were poured onto the workbench, waiting to be sorted. Geng Yunping (耿云萍) is an experienced worker. Wearing gloves, she grabbed a handful of vegetable leaves, gently shook her wrist, and evenly spread them out. With a focused gaze, her hands deftly plucked, twisted, and turned among the vegetable leaves, quickly picking out the tough "old stems" and the poor-quality rotten leaves. The preserved vegetables are transported from the fields to the workshop, and even after processing, impurities remain, so manual removal is a necessary step.
"The approximately 6 kilograms of preserved vegetables on this table have to be screened 6 times back and forth," Geng Yunping (耿云萍) said. "Each time after screening, they have to be washed and dried again. Sometimes two people have to work on it for a whole morning."
At the base, there are many other "troublesome" tasks like this.
Walking to the meal packaging workshop, the aroma of food wafted over, and two film sealing machines neatly sealed the lunch boxes. "More than 10,000 boxed lunches sealed here have to be manually pressed and checked," Sun Yi (孙轶) said, picking up a freshly produced boxed lunch in front of the conveyor belt and pressing on the edge of the sealing film with her hand. "We have to ensure that the sealing film is tight, there are no leaks, and the printed information is accurate."
Before leaving the factory, the boxed lunches must also undergo two "physical examinations": metal foreign object detection and X-ray foreign object detection, to detect whether there are metal, plastic, wood, or other foreign objects in the boxed lunches. After the "physical examination," samples must also be retained and randomly inspected to ensure that microorganisms do not exceed the standard.
At about 5 p.m., after more than a dozen processes, more than 10,000 boxed lunches were distributed by constant-temperature refrigerated trucks to distribution stations at railway stations such as Beijing South Railway Station (北京南站), Beijing West Railway Station (北京西站), and Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station (北京朝阳站), and then delivered to passengers.
"During the days of family reunion, when passengers embark on their journey home, we will do our best to meet everyone's expectations and let hot boxed lunches warm the hearts of passengers," Sun Yi (孙轶) said with a smile.
Driving back and forth in circles on a 141-kilometer-long highway
"We are the 'lubricant' on this road"
By Han Xin (韩鑫), reporter of this newspaper
On the first day of the Spring Festival travel season, the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway (京沪高速), a major north-south transportation artery, was bustling with traffic. After changing into work clothes, counting supplies, and getting into the car nimbly, the reporter rushed to the Qingxian (青县) section of the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway (京沪高速) to experience the work of the members of the traffic maintenance and smooth flow emergency team of the Jinghu Branch (京沪分公司) of Hebei Expressway Group (河北高速集团).
As soon as we got on the expressway, signs of "narrow road, heavy traffic, change lanes with caution" came into view. The two-way two-lane road has to bear tens of thousands of vehicles per day, and the traffic pressure is really not small. During the Spring Festival travel season, the highest daily traffic volume on the Qingxian (青县) section of the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway (京沪高速) will exceed 80,000 vehicles, which is 3 to 4 times the usual amount.
Suddenly, through the car window, we saw a large black object lying on the ground. After stopping and taking a closer look, it turned out to be an anti-collision beam that had fallen from a semi-trailer. "Fortunately, it fell in the emergency lane. If it were in the driving lane, a small car running at high speed could easily have a blowout," said Cai Guangren (蔡广仁), the captain, as he picked up the scattered objects and put them in the back of the truck.
At about 11 a.m., the clouds cleared and the fog dissipated, and the "long dragon" of vehicles that had lined up on the Beijing (北京) direction of the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway (京沪高速) due to the heavy fog began to loosen.
"As soon as the traffic volume increases, accidents follow immediately!" A message about an accident came from the radio: a car had broken down on the side of the road. The reporter followed Cai Guangren (蔡广仁) to check, and it turned out that a father and son were driving back to their hometown in Sichuan (四川) for the New Year, when suddenly the car battery ran out of power.
First, push the car to the emergency lane, then tow it to the service area nearby, and help reconnect the power to start it... Cai Guangren (蔡广仁) breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the driver smoothly embark on his return journey.
Since the establishment of the traffic maintenance and smooth flow emergency team in 2023, Cai Guangren (蔡广仁) has been driving back and forth in circles on this 141-kilometer-long highway almost every day of the year.
Strengthening traffic maintenance and smooth flow not only relies on the "human patrol" in front, but also on the "technical patrol" in the rear. In July 2025, the command and dispatch center of the Jinghu Branch (京沪分公司) "updated" the AI system, which can quickly identify and automatically give early warning of abnormal road events; in addition, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight squadron was established. Once a peak in traffic flow occurs, the UAV can quickly take off and become a "high-altitude eye" to provide support for relieving traffic congestion and carrying out subsequent rescue. "We are the 'lubricant' on this road," Cai Guangren (蔡广仁) said.
During the Spring Festival travel season, the total number of new energy vehicles entering and leaving the island in the Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡) is expected to reach 200,000.
"Be a good 'guide' for small cars crossing the sea"
By Dong Zeyang (董泽扬), reporter of this newspaper
On February 2nd, the first Spring Festival travel season after the full island closure operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) began. At Xiuying Port (秀英港) in Haikou (海口), the "Luyuan No. 9" (绿源九号) special flat barge for new energy vehicles was put into trial operation. The reporter, wearing work clothes and a safety helmet, became a new "guide" on the new ship, experiencing the whole process of scheduling cars to board the ship. During the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, the total number of new energy vehicles entering and leaving the island in the Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡) is expected to reach 200,000.
"Being a good 'guide' for small cars crossing the sea means guiding vehicles to board and disembark safely and taking care of them throughout the process," said Yang Youyong (杨尤勇), the chief mate of "Luyuan No. 9" (绿源九号).
The bow door gangway and the dock berth form a temporary "intersection." "Note that there can only be a driver in the car, and no other accompanying personnel. If there are workers on board, the vehicle must give way," Yang Youyong (杨尤勇) said as he taught the reporter gestures.
This year's Spring Festival travel season, the transportation of new energy vehicles in the Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡) continues to use the special team, special ship, and separation of people and vehicles model, operated by two ships in formation.
"Pay more attention to the movement of people," a hurried reminder came from the walkie-talkie. It turned out that a car preparing to board the ship almost competed with people disembarking for the road.
"To direct vehicles, you have to be energetic and cooperate well," Yang Youyong (杨尤勇) said as he took the reporter to "change shifts" and boarded the ship.
Tying straps to the tires and adding wooden pads, Yang Youyong's (杨尤勇) movements were skilled, meticulous, and serious. "Just like wearing a seat belt in a car, vehicles parked on the ship must also be fixed to prevent displacement," Yang Youyong (杨尤勇) said. In the meantime, Pan Xiaochun (潘小春), a maritime law enforcement officer from the Haikou Maritime Safety Administration (海口海事局), and his colleagues also came to the ship to conduct an on-site inspection before departure.
Small cars crossing the sea not only rely on the coordinated cooperation of people, but also on the wisdom of "numbers." To prevent congestion leaving the island, this year's Spring Festival travel season, the Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡) continues to implement the "small cars buy tickets in advance, trucks make reservations to cross the sea, and enter the port no more than 2 hours in advance" system. The data on information release, ticket sales, road order, and ship capacity are summarized and integrated to allow 57 ships and 4 special flat barges for new energy vehicles to be reasonably scheduled, and ship capacity to be matched and connected.
"It is our common wish to allow more car owners to enter and leave the island with peace of mind and for vehicles to cross the sea safely," Yang Youyong (杨尤勇) said.
Daxing Airport (大兴机场) handles an average of about 80,000 pieces of luggage entering and leaving the port every day.
"Handling luggage is like playing the drums, it's all about rhythm and coordination"
By Qiu Chaoyi (邱超奕), reporter of this newspaper
At 9 a.m. on February 2nd, when the reporter arrived at Daxing Airport (大兴机场), Xu Lin (徐林), the luggage module manager of the terminal management department, had already been busy with her colleagues for more than 4 hours.
"The Spring Festival travel season is a tough battle. According to past experience, Daxing Airport (大兴机场) handles an average of about 80,000 pieces of luggage entering and leaving the port every day during the Spring Festival travel season. During peak periods, the number of departing luggage in 1 hour reaches 3,700 pieces, and one departing carousel has to guarantee eight or nine flights at the same time," Xu Lin (徐林) said. "We have to enter a 'combat state' on the first day."
During the Spring Festival travel season, the Daxing Airport (大兴机场) luggage security team is on duty 24 hours a day. The security of arriving luggage is measured in seconds, and everyone strives to achieve one goal: from the time passengers arrive at the luggage claim carousel, they must see the first piece of luggage within 10 minutes, and all luggage must be transferred within 40 minutes.
On the large screen in the central control room, the monitoring screen switches in real time, and an electronic map intuitively displays the operating status of the airport's 6 sorting machines, 22 arriving luggage carousels, 41 departing luggage carousels, and 402 check-in counters.
"Handling luggage is like playing the drums, it's all about rhythm and coordination, and you have to keep an eye on everything, and you can't neglect anything," she explained. You have to keep an eye on whether the vehicles and equipment are normal, pay attention to whether the luggage opened for inspection by security is taken away in time, and for oversized luggage, you have to contact the airline as soon as possible...
"The places that are running normally are green, and turning red means there is a problem," Xu Lin (徐林) scanned the screen, and the command sounds around her were one after another.
The reporter fastened her safety helmet, put on a reflective vest, and followed her into the luggage back hall. Most of the lines require crouching to pass through, and you may hit your head if you are not careful. Some places require the use of both hands and feet.
Patrolling the line is not easy, but Xu Lin (徐林) and her colleagues are already familiar with it: "During the Spring Festival travel season, we spend most of our time patrolling. The luggage system is 32 kilometers long, and the temperature difference inside and outside is huge. You have to wear a down jacket at the door, and you have to wear short sleeves when you go inside."
Luggage damage and transportation efficiency are common concerns of passengers and the airport. In a corner of the luggage back hall, a newly deployed intelligent luggage handling system is in operation. The robotic arm accurately identifies the weight and size of different luggage, adjusts the lifting posture, and neatly loads the luggage onto the vehicle. The whole process is gentle, and it can handle hundreds of pieces per hour.
"We have improved the abnormal luggage monitoring system, which covers more than 10 nodes, and we can locate where it is 'stuck' as soon as possible," Xu Lin (徐林) said. After intelligent and digital upgrades, the Daxing Airport's (大兴机场) luggage misclassification rate and loss rate are both zero.
"We must treat every piece of luggage as kindly as we treat passengers. This is my responsibility, and I hope to do better and better," Xu Lin (徐林) said.
Extended Reading
This year's Spring Festival travel season passenger flow will show "five new highs"
This year's Spring Festival travel season starts later than in previous years, and is superimposed with a 9-day Spring Festival holiday. The intensity of passenger travel is high, and self-driving travel is the main mode. Data from the Ministry of Transport shows that this year's Spring Festival travel season passenger flow is expected to show "five new highs"——
First, the total cross-regional personnel flow in the whole society during the 40 days of the Spring Festival travel season will reach a new high for the same period in history, and the total is expected to reach 9.5 billion person-times.
Second, the average daily personnel flow during the 9-day Spring Festival holiday may reach a new high for the Spring Festival holiday.
Third, the peak of single-day travel will appear on the sixth day of the first lunar month, and the total cross-regional personnel flow in the whole society is expected to reach 340 million person-times, which may reach a new high in history.
Fourth, the single-day self-driving travel and highway traffic flow are expected to reach a new high in history.
Fifth, the total number of new energy vehicle trips is expected to reach 380 million, which may reach a new high for the same period in history.
(Compiled by Han Xin (韩鑫), reporter of this newspaper)
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The annual Spring Festival travel season has warmly begun. Whether you come from all corners of the country or are heading in all directions, you will embark on a long-awaited journey.
During this year's Spring Festival travel season, the total cross-regional flow of people in the whole society is expected to reach 9.5 billion, which is expected to hit a record high. Among them, self-driving trips will account for about 80%. The passenger traffic of railways and civil aviation is expected to reach 540 million and 95 million respectively, and the overall scale and daily peak are expected to exceed the historical period.
The Spring Festival travel season is a major test, showing the achievements of China's public transportation infrastructure construction. It also allows us to see the dedication of many front-line workers in their posts, their ingenuity in their professions, and their dedication in unnoticed places. They carefully select ingredients and are meticulous in quality inspection, just to allow passengers to eat a hot and safe boxed lunch during their journey. They circle around the highway, promptly handling obstacles on the road, just to ensure smooth travel. They are on duty 24 hours a day, just to ensure the safe and smooth transportation of luggage. They skillfully tie straps and add wooden pads to car tires on barges, just to allow car owners and their cars to safely cross the strait.
Their dedication and efforts are the cornerstone of the smooth operation of the Spring Festival travel season. They may miss their own New Year's Eve dinner, but they give warmth to hundreds of millions of passengers. The flowing China, because of their dedication and perseverance, is full of scenery everywhere, and every road is a smooth path.
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Cherish kindness with heart, eliminate misunderstandings with facts, and let this care for workers be condensed into a joint force, gathering more warm positive energy, and jointly promoting the progress of society.
Recently, some netizens photographed a cleaner in a scenic spot in Shanxi (山西) resting on the floor in the restroom and posted a message calling for arranging a rest room for the cleaner, which aroused heated discussions. After the media went to the scenic spot to find out the situation, they found that the cleaner who was resting on the ground suddenly felt leg discomfort when going to the toilet, so she squatted down to relieve it. There are 16 cleaner rest rooms inside and outside the scenic spot, which are fully equipped and open normally.
A small misunderstanding reflects the public's concern for the vast number of workers. Topics such as equipping cleaners with rest rooms have received much attention in recent years, promoting the concept of "caring for workers" to become increasingly popular. In the interactive process full of empathy, many warm moments touched us. In a scenic spot in Henan (河南), an actor performed in heavy snow. Tourists not only marveled at the beauty of art, but also cared about the actor's warmth; the scenic spot also responded in a timely manner that the actor's clothing was winter clothing and that warmth measures were in place. In a scenic spot in Zhejiang (浙江), when a tourist interacted with a staff member, a sincere blessing of "I hope you are happy every day" made the staff member's eyes red, and the warm warmth jumped on the screen and was passed on to more people. The warmth, safety, and security of workers are seen and valued, reflecting the level of social civilization.
The misunderstanding can be quickly resolved due to the scenic spot's solid measures to improve the working conditions of workers. Employers do not rely on 临时抱佛脚 (lín shí bào fó jiǎo - "embrace Buddha's feet when the time comes," to make a last-minute effort), but put the needs of workers in their hearts and integrate care into daily life and implement it in practice, so that they can withstand public scrutiny. This incident also leaves us with room for thought: whether it is scenic spot managers, tourists, or netizens, everyone's care for workers is the same, but misunderstandings arise due to one-sided information. How to break information bias and transmit positive energy? For the public, it is better to verify more and speculate less subjectively when encountering things; for those who are supervised, respond to questions in a timely manner and dispel misunderstandings through sincere communication, so that the public's kindness can truly be realized. The media's timely restoration of the facts and display of the relevant departments' work not only eliminated netizens' doubts, but also made high-quality practices a demonstration, gathering positive social effects.
Eliminate misunderstandings with facts, cherish kindness with sincerity, and let this care for workers be condensed into a joint force, gathering more warm positive energy, and jointly promoting the progress of society.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 2nd (Reporters Yang Yanfan (杨彦帆) and Lu Fanbing (陆凡冰)): Reporters learned from the 2026 National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Directors Conference that China has implemented major projects for the revitalization and development of traditional Chinese medicine at a high level, and has built the world's largest traditional medicine service system. As of the end of 2024, the number of TCM medical and health institutions, the number of hospitals, and the total number of diagnoses and treatments have increased by 43.3%, 16.7%, and 58.9% respectively compared with the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" period. The significant advantages of the health and wellness undertaking, where traditional Chinese and Western medicine complement each other and develop in a coordinated manner, have been further demonstrated.
Yu Yanhong (余艳红), Director of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (国家中医药管理局), stated that China's TCM service system has continued to expand in capacity and improve in quality, and the high-quality supply of TCM services has been significantly enhanced. In 2025, China supported 450 county-level TCM hospitals to carry out the "Two Specialties and One Center" project construction, and the grassroots TCM service system has been continuously consolidated and expanded. Ninety national TCM advantageous specialties in the fields of mental illness, pediatrics, and gynecology were added, and pilot projects for disease-based payment for TCM advantageous diseases were jointly carried out, and 57 suitable disease-based payment catalogs for TCM advantageous diseases were released. The construction of integrated Chinese and Western medicine "flagship" hospitals and integrated Chinese and Western medicine "flagship" departments was deepened, and 212 integrated Chinese and Western medicine clinical collaboration projects were carried out focusing on major and difficult diseases.
In terms of coordinated promotion of inheritance, innovation and development, in 2025, China built the first national artificial intelligence application pilot test base in the direction of TCM diagnosis and treatment services, promoted the construction of 12 "Digital and Intelligent TCM" pilot projects, and organized the pilot construction of smart TCM hospitals.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 2nd (Reporter Wang Zhou (王洲)) On January 31st, Beijing (北京) launched a pilot program for first-time online medical consultation services, with the first batch of pilot programs being carried out in three pediatric subspecialties at Beijing Children's Hospital (北京儿童医院) and the Capital Institute of Pediatrics (首都儿童医学中心). The pilot program can provide first-time patients with services such as online pre-consultation, online diagnosis and treatment, and medicine delivery. At the same time, it further supports experts in Beijing (北京) hospitals to leverage their professional advantages and provide more efficient online diagnosis and treatment services for patients from other places.
In order to meet patients' needs for online medical consultation services and ensure safe, standardized, and orderly diagnosis and treatment, the Beijing Municipal Health Commission (北京市卫生健康委) comprehensively assessed medical institutions' comprehensive management capabilities, the volume and experience of online follow-up consultations, the situation and scale of out-of-town patients seeking medical treatment, and the service capabilities of physicians. Beijing Children's Hospital (北京儿童医院) and the Capital Institute of Pediatrics (首都儿童医学中心) were determined as pilot medical institutions. Taking into account the two important conditions of a large volume of out-of-town patients and controllable risks of online diagnosis and treatment, the three subspecialties of growth and development, nutrition, and skin diseases in pediatrics were determined as pilot diagnosis and treatment specialties. At the same time, the first-time consulting physician should obtain the corresponding practicing qualifications in accordance with the law, have more than 3 years of independent clinical experience, have the title of attending physician or above, and have more than 1 year of clinical experience in online follow-up consultations. Pilot hospitals must also implement dynamic management of first-time consulting physicians. The Beijing Municipal Health Commission (北京市卫生健康委) will also establish a quality supervision and evaluation mechanism for first-time consultation services in pilot medical institutions, a patient rights protection mechanism, and a negative event handling mechanism.
According to the relevant person in charge of the Beijing Municipal Health Commission (北京市卫生健康委), unlike the already operating online follow-up consultations, this pilot program for first-time online medical consultations is a beneficial attempt to carry out pilot diagnosis and treatment specialties in pilot medical institutions under the premise of ensuring the safety and quality of diagnosis and treatment. Doctors can complete the first diagnosis and issue prescriptions through the Internet. This means that some suitable diseases have realized a model innovation from offline first-time consultation to online first-time consultation, allowing high-quality medical services to benefit more patients.
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Headline Highlights
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal suggests improving garbage classification and resource utilization levels.
From promoting waste reduction at the source to strengthening resource utilization, Bishan District (璧山区), Chongqing (重庆) comprehensively manages construction waste throughout the entire process, basically forming a construction waste resource utilization network, and strives to achieve a win-win situation for economic, ecological, and social benefits.
In Phoenix City Community (凤凰城小区), Bishan District (璧山区), Chongqing (重庆), trucks loaded with construction waste such as bricks and gypsum boards are driven out. After sorting, they are transported to a resource utilization factory, crushed into particles, and pressed into permeable bricks.
Half a month later, the road next to the community was partially renovated, and this batch of permeable bricks was just used. "The laid permeable bricks have a granular feel, and they are not slippery when walking on rainy days, which is quite good," one community resident exclaimed.
In the past, Bishan District (璧山区) faced problems such as a surge in construction waste and an urgent shortage of landfill capacity, and illegal dumping occurred from time to time. Now, scenes like the resource utilization of construction waste and turning waste into treasure in Phoenix City Community (凤凰城小区) are constantly being staged. How was the transformation achieved?
"We carefully calculate the three accounts of enterprise costs, government investment, and comprehensive social benefits, and strive to solve the problem of construction waste management, promote scientific disposal and resource utilization, and help build a 'waste-free city'," said Shen Bangnan (沈邦南), Party Committee Member of the Urban Management Bureau of Bishan District (璧山区) and head of the Urban Management Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Detachment.
Carefully Calculate Enterprise Costs
Turn Waste into Treasure, Making Recycled Permeable Bricks and Other Products
"What is loaded on the truck?" asked the property management staff at the garage exit of Phoenix City Community (凤凰城小区).
"A truckload of construction waste, transported to the Juyou Decoration Waste Sorting Point (聚友装修垃圾分拣点)," the driver replied.
After inspection, the truck slowly drove out of the community. Entering the sorting stage - this is the first step in the resource utilization of construction waste.
At the Juyou Decoration Waste Sorting Point (聚友装修垃圾分拣点) located in Bishan urban area, workers hold sorting pliers to initially classify construction waste, pick out steel bars, cardboard and other materials with recycling value, and transfer them to waste recycling stations. In Bishan District (璧山区), there are a total of 7 such sorting points. "If the garbage storage point in the community is a capillary, the sorting point is an artery, and the resource utilization factory is the heart," said Shen Bangnan (沈邦南).
In 2022, Bishan District (璧山区) decided to take the road of resource utilization of construction waste and introduced Chongqing Ronglu Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. (重庆荣路建筑工程有限公司), a company specializing in resource utilization, which is this "heart".
Walking into the company, accompanied by the roar of machines, large pieces of concrete, bricks and other construction waste enter the crushing workshop; after crushing, they flow into a vibrating screen, and are further separated by vibration - fine slag soil is used to prepare solidified soil, and a small amount of mixed plastic fragments are manually sorted and recycled by workers.
"In the past, garbage sorting relied purely on manual labor, which was inefficient. Now, with vibrating screens and magnetic separation equipment, most impurities can be automatically separated, and workers only need to deal with a small amount of 'fish that slip through the net'," said Zeng Xiangdong (曾祥东), the relevant person in charge of the company. Concrete and bricks are crushed and sieved, and can be made into recycled permeable bricks and other products, which can be re-applied to urban construction.
The construction and operation costs of resource utilization plants are not low. Can they make money? Zeng Xiangdong (曾祥东) calculated an account. Including equipment and labor, the daily operating cost exceeds 10,000 yuan. However, the government provides the site free of rent, and there are some policy subsidies. "The cost of brick making has been reduced, and the sales channels are wider. At present, the company's annual output value is about 20 million yuan," said Zeng Xiangdong (曾祥东).
Now, Bishan District (璧山区) has basically formed a construction waste resource utilization network with an annual processing capacity of 200,000 tons, which can produce recycled permeable bricks, road base materials, dry-mixed mortar and other products, and the resource utilization rate reaches 68.23%.
Carefully Calculate Government Investment
Waste Reduction at the Source, Sustainable Economic Benefits
Comprehensive management of construction waste. If resource utilization is the "last pass", then waste reduction at the source is the "first pass". Bishan District (璧山区) incorporates construction waste reduction into the civilized construction assessment system, and clearly requires the integration of green concepts in design, construction and other links.
"In the past, when building houses, dozens of trucks of slag and soil had to be transported away just for foundation excavation. Now, prefabricated buildings are used, and the components used are prefabricated in the factory and assembled on site, reducing the amount of slag and soil by nearly 40%," said the person in charge of a residential project in Bishan District (璧山区).
Bishan District (璧山区) encourages design and construction to strengthen collaboration, promote "integrated design of all professions," and try to avoid material waste. In 2024, the amount of construction waste generated in Bishan District (璧山区) decreased by 10% year-on-year, of which the amount of engineering slag and soil generated decreased by 15% compared with 2023.
Waste reduction at the source, supervision is strengthened simultaneously. Bishan District (璧山区) strictly approves and reviews, and strictly controls the "export pass" of construction waste generating units, the "on-road pass" of transportation units, and the "policy pass" of processing and utilization enterprises.
Bishan District (璧山区) promotes the implementation of the "Engineering Slag and Soil Management and Utilization" digital application. The platform can monitor the driving routes of slag and soil trucks in real time. "We have installed a positioning system on the transport vehicles. If the slag and soil truck deviates from the driving route, law enforcement officers will immediately contact the driver to urge them to return to the normal route and prevent the illegal dumping of construction waste," said Chen Yan (陈岩), captain of the Sixth Law Enforcement Brigade of the Law Enforcement Detachment.
With the help of digital means, Bishan District (璧山区) also introduced drone patrols, focusing on areas that are difficult for personnel to reach and have obstructed views, and real-time shooting of illegal locations to make supervision and law enforcement more intelligent.
The government has invested so much effort in managing construction waste. Is the government investment worthwhile?
"This account cannot only look at a single investment. Subsequent economic benefits are continuing to play out," said Liu Pei (刘旆), head of the Administrative Approval Section of the Urban Management Bureau of Bishan District (璧山区). On the one hand, resource utilization can greatly reduce the cost of construction waste disposal, reduce the occupation of land by construction waste landfills, and save resources while reducing disposal costs. On the other hand, resource utilization, as a link in the industrial chain, can further drive economic development. After Ronglu Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. (荣路建筑工程有限公司) was introduced, it provided many jobs, and the cost of recycled bricks is lower than that of clay bricks, which can also help municipal construction reduce costs.
Bishan District's (璧山区) exploration is also a microcosm of Chongqing's (重庆) city-wide action. Since 2024, Chongqing (重庆) has been focusing on building a whole-process management and control system for construction waste to achieve effective connection between waste reduction at the source, standardized transportation, and resource utilization. Chongqing (重庆) currently has 195 construction waste disposal facilities with a resource utilization capacity of 12.69 million cubic meters per year.
Carefully Calculate Comprehensive Social Benefits
Joint Efforts from All Parties to Promote Sustainable Development
"The resource utilization of construction waste requires more careful calculation of comprehensive social benefits," said Shen Bangnan (沈邦南). Managing construction waste can effectively reduce dust and pollution of soil and water sources from garbage stacking, and resource utilization can also effectively reduce carbon emissions. "In addition to the visible economic benefits, ecological and social benefits have a far-reaching impact."
At the same time, Shen Bangnan (沈邦南) also frankly said that from the practice of Bishan District (璧山区), it can be seen that the current resource utilization of construction waste still has problems such as a lack of effective market-driven mechanisms, low participation of social capital, and insufficient cultivation of leading enterprises. Opening up the cycle of turning construction waste into treasure still faces challenges.
"Although recycled bricks and other products have been put into use in municipal construction, the public's awareness and acceptance of recycled products is still insufficient," said Zeng Xiangdong (曾祥东). Promoting the application of recycled products requires joint efforts from all parties to strengthen popular science and guidance.
"To forge iron, one must be strong oneself. Construction waste resource utilization enterprises must also actively develop marketable and diversified products according to downstream needs and expand the market," said Shen Bangnan (沈邦南). It is possible to guide the optimization of industry standards, promote standardized production in the industry, so that products can win more recognition and achieve sustainable development.
"In the future, we will strive to guide social capital to participate in investment, strengthen policy support, cultivate a group of leading demonstration enterprises, stimulate market vitality, and better realize comprehensive social benefits," said the relevant person in charge of the Bishan District (璧山区) government.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing (北京) on February 2nd (本报北京2月2日电) (Reporter Dong Siyu (董丝雨)). February 2nd this year marks the 30th World Wetlands Day. A reporter learned from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林业和草原局): Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has continuously strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of wetlands. The country's wetland area ranks first in Asia and fourth in the world. Wetland protection has formed a new pattern combining key governance and classified protection.
Wetlands are one of the three major ecosystems on Earth, with irreplaceable ecological, social, economic, and cultural value. China continues to strengthen the legal protection of wetlands, improve the system of governance according to law, promulgate and implement the Wetland Protection Law, jointly issue supporting systems for promoting wetland restoration with the Ministry of Finance (财政部), and 21 provinces have completed the revision of provincial wetland protection regulations.
A sound wetland hierarchical management system has been established, designating 82 international important wetlands, releasing 80 national important wetlands, and 1,208 provincial important wetlands. 22 international wetland cities have been certified, ranking first in the world; 903 national wetland parks have been established, and about 90% of the national wetland parks are open to the public for free, attracting about 320 million visitors every year.
At the same time, China continues to carry out wetland protection and restoration, implementing more than 3,800 projects, adding and restoring more than 1 million hectares of wetlands; implementing special actions for mangrove protection and restoration and Spartina alterniflora control, accumulating 9,200 hectares of mangroves, and controlling 97,300 hectares of Spartina alterniflora. Continuously deepen international fulfillment, propose China's plan for wetland protection, formally establish and build a high-quality International Mangrove Center, and the number of intended member states has increased to 20.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will further strengthen the scientific protection, systematic management, and rational utilization of wetland resources. Focus on improving the legal and regulatory system, strengthening the background survey, dynamic monitoring, and early warning of wetland ecosystems, and promoting the establishment of a total wetland area control system. Comprehensively implement wetland protection and restoration projects, promote mangrove protection and restoration, consolidate the results of Spartina alterniflora control, accelerate the establishment and improvement of the realization mechanism of wetland ecological product value, and promote the unity of wetland ecological protection and people's livelihood improvement.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 2nd (Reporter Wang Hao (王浩)) The Ministry of Water Resources issued the second batch of Mother River Revitalization Action river and lake list and launched the second batch of Mother River Revitalization Action. A total of 111 rivers (lakes), including Yongxing River (永兴河), Hutuo River (滹沱河), Wuliangsu Lake (乌梁素海), and the main stream of the Liao River (辽河干流), were included in the list, involving 29 provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团).
Since 2022, the Ministry of Water Resources has focused on solving the problems of river cutoffs and lake shrinkage and desiccation, and took the lead in selecting 88 rivers (lakes) across the country to carry out the Mother River Revitalization Action. By promoting the implementation of initial water rights allocation, ecological flow supervision, water resources scheduling, river regulation, and water system connectivity, significant results have been achieved in promoting the Mother River Revitalization Action. The Ministry of Water Resources further expanded the scope of the Mother River Revitalization Action, comprehensively analyzed the water resources and water ecological conditions of rivers and lakes, and focused on systematic management of rivers and lakes with urgent revitalization needs and revitalization feasibility.
The Ministry of Water Resources will guide river basin management agencies and local water administrative departments at all levels to give full play to the role of river and lake chiefs, implement the main responsibility for river and lake revitalization, strengthen departmental linkage, strengthen target coordination, river basin and regional coordination, and policy and measure coordination, adhere to implementing policies according to the specific conditions of each river (lake), scientifically determine revitalization goals, and formulate "one policy for each river (lake)" governance and restoration plans in light of local conditions to ensure that by the end of the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, under normal water inflow conditions, seasonal rivers will be fully connected, and the ecological water level of lakes will be effectively maintained; perennial flowing rivers will maintain year-round water throughout the entire line, and hydrodynamic conditions will be significantly improved; the ecological functions of key rivers and lakes will be significantly improved, important aquatic habitats will be restored to a certain extent, and the healthy life of rivers and lakes will be effectively maintained.
Return to TopYiwu City (义乌市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), relying on its profound historical and cultural heritage, takes cultural brand construction as its starting point, promotes the deep integration of culture and commerce, tourism, and grassroots governance, and transforms the thousand-year-old "Yi" (义) culture into the city's soft and hard power for development, making culture an important support for the city's high-quality development. As a branch venue of the China Central Television (中央广播电视总台) 2026 Spring Festival Gala, Yiwu is extending a brand-new city name card to the world with its unique cultural confidence and global vision: "Affectionate and Righteous, World Yiwu."
Deeply Explore Historical Context and Build a Solid Cultural Foundation
Yiwu, an ancient city in central Zhejiang, has a history of more than 2,200 years since it was established as a county in the Qin Dynasty (秦朝). It enjoys the reputation of "Mother County of Central Zhejiang and Foundation of Eight Wu (八婺肇基)." The profound historical accumulation has nurtured the "Six Righteousnesses" culture with節义 (jié yì - "fidelity and righteousness"), 忠义 (zhōng yì - "loyalty and righteousness"), 孝义 (xiào yì - "filial piety and righteousness"), 仁义 (rén yì - "benevolence and righteousness"), 侠义 (xiá yì - "chivalry and righteousness"), and 信义 (xìn yì - "trustworthiness and righteousness") as its core, and also condensed the city's spiritual core of "diligence in farming and eagerness to learn, uprightness and courage, integrity and inclusiveness." From the formation of the "chicken feathers for sugar" small commodity trading form to becoming the "world's largest small commodity distribution center" with an annual transaction volume of over 100 billion yuan, every step of Yiwu's development is engraved with cultural imprints.
In recent years, Yiwu has systematically implemented a cultural gene project, sorting out and integrating historical and cultural resources through archaeological excavations, protection of celebrity relics, and other measures to promote the inheritance, innovation, and development of historical culture. Relying on its profound cultural heritage, Yiwu deeply integrates cultural construction with urban development, turning the thousand-year-old "Yi" culture from historical accumulation into the cultural backbone of urban development, laying a solid foundation for the creation of the city's cultural brand, and also making culture an internal driving force for promoting the city's transformation.
Create a Cultural Brand to Shape the City Image
In 2025, Yiwu officially released the city cultural brand and logo of "Affectionate and Righteous, World Yiwu," and widely applied it in the city's public spaces, government services, cultural tourism promotion, and foreign exchanges. "Affectionate and Righteous" anchors the core of the "Six Righteousnesses" culture, interpreting the cultural code in Yiwu's development trajectory; "World Yiwu" highlights the international city attributes, demonstrating an open and inclusive global mind. The "Yi" character seal in the logo symbolizes adherence to the promise of affection and righteousness, precisely balancing historical inheritance and international vision.
Guided by the city's cultural brand, Yiwu deeply explores the potential of cultural, tourism, and commercial integration and development. Relying on the unique advantages of "tasting world cuisine, buying world goods, and making friends from all over the world," Yiwu has created scenes such as the International Trade City (国际商贸城), Xiuhu Square (绣湖广场), and Fotang Ancient Town (佛堂古镇), cultivated new consumption formats of "shopping tourism + international cuisine," and formed a distinctive "wholesale-style tourism" model, realizing the deep integration of culture and commerce 24 hours a day.
Since the launch of the "Yiwu is Great to Visit" city cultural tourism IP in 2024, Yiwu has received increasing attention in the county tourism market, and was selected as one of the top 100 counties with comprehensive competitiveness in China's county tourism in 2025. Related topics have accumulated more than 1.5 billion views across the entire network, and the development of cultural tourism has achieved remarkable results.
Transform Cultural Advantages and Forge Development Advantages
Yiwu promotes the thousand-year-old "Yi" culture from local narrative to international expression through multi-dimensional innovation such as digital empowerment, institutional transformation, and international communication, and effectively transforms cultural soft power into the city's hard-core competitiveness for development.
In the field of digital trade, Yiwu actively embraces big data, blockchain, and AI technologies. The "Trustworthiness and Righteousness" certification and "Benevolence and Righteousness" evaluation systems are embedded in many digital trade infrastructures. Blockchain traceability is used to ensure transaction transparency, and foreign merchants can evaluate the integrity of merchants based on their "Trustworthiness and Righteousness Index," consolidating the foundation of trust in international trade.
In terms of mechanism construction, Yiwu integrates the "Six Righteousnesses" culture into local laws and regulations and industry standards, incorporates "Trustworthiness and Righteousness" into the merchant rating dimension of the market credit system, and incorporates "Filial Piety and Righteousness" and "Benevolence and Righteousness" into the evaluation criteria for civilized families, transforming cultural concepts into specific action guidelines, empowering the optimization of the business environment and grassroots governance.
In addition, Yiwu uses international communication methods to tell the story of urban development, launches the "Yiwu Gift" cultural and creative brand, combines traditional cultural elements with trendy designs, making the city's "Yi" culture visible, tangible, and portable.
Yiwu's culture not only empowers the prosperity and development of the local economy, but also provides a "Yiwu Model" that can be used for reference for the innovative development of Chinese county-level cities. Merchants and citizens from various countries live in harmony, taste diverse cuisines, and take away cultural and creative products carrying the "Yi" culture, allowing the "Yi" culture to spread outward with commercial exchanges. Culture has become an important support for Yiwu to enhance its core competitiveness, supporting it to achieve a development pattern of "Yi" connecting the world and "Yi" filling the globe with the city's characteristic of "Affectionate and Righteous."
Data Source: Yiwu Media Convergence Center (义乌市融媒体中心)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 陈晨曦 尚 丹
A Short Biography of a Famous General
Shao Jiayi (邵佳一), born in April 1980 in Beijing (北京市), joined the Beijing Guoan team (北京国安队) in 1998, starting his professional career. In 2002, he was selected for the national team to participate in the Korea-Japan World Cup finals. In 2004, he won the Asian Cup runner-up with the Chinese men's football team and was selected into the best team. After retiring, Shao Jiayi (邵佳一) began his coaching career. In July 2024, he coached the Chinese Super League team Qingdao West Coast team (青岛西海岸队). In November 2025, he became the new head coach of the Chinese national men's football team (中国国家男子足球队).
In preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup, the head coach of the Chinese men's football team, Shao Jiayi (邵佳一), led the team to Dubai (迪拜), UAE for training as soon as he took office. On January 26, the Chinese men's football team played the last warm-up match of this training session, drawing 2-2 with the Uzbekistan national team (乌兹别克斯坦国家队). The new national team played a total of 3 warm-up matches in the UAE, achieving 1 win and 2 draws.
Shao Jiayi (邵佳一) was first selected into the Chinese men's football team led by Milu (米卢) in 2000, and followed the team to the Lebanon Asian Cup, finishing fourth. He was selected into the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Chinese men's football team roster, becoming one of the first players in Chinese football history to participate in the World Cup finals. In 2004, Shao Jiayi (邵佳一) participated in the Asian Cup, helping the national team reach the final with 3 goals and was selected into the best team. In addition, in 2003, he was spotted by the Bundesliga team Munich 1860 (慕尼黑1860队). During his time abroad, he played for teams such as Munich 1860 (慕尼黑1860队), Energie Cottbus (科特布斯队), and MSV Duisburg (杜伊斯堡队), and was praised by the German media as the "Asian Golden Left Foot."
From a national football player to the national football coach, what kind of mental journey has Shao Jiayi (邵佳一) experienced in the transformation of his identity? What goals does he want to achieve as the head coach of the national football team? Recently, our reporter interviewed Shao Jiayi (邵佳一) to discuss the future of Chinese football.
"Only by competing with strong players can we more clearly discover our own problems"
Q: You once said that coaching the national football team is your highest dream. Now that your dream has come true, how do you feel?
A: Becoming the head coach of the national team is an important step in realizing my dreams and goals. I hope to lead the national team out of the trough as soon as possible, regain confidence, and build the national team into a team with strong cohesion and combat effectiveness. To this end, my team and I will do our best.
Q: How should the confidence of the new national team be built?
A: For athletes, high-quality training and competitions are needed. To put it bluntly, it is necessary to win more games and bring the most real confidence to the players through continuous victories.
Q: According to the national team rankings released by FIFA at the end of last year, the Chinese men's football team ranks 93rd in the world and 14th in Asia. How do you view this ranking?
A: At present, it is very important to stabilize the national team's ranking through warm-up matches, but I value the quality of the matches more. I hope to be able to compete with higher-level and higher-quality teams. Only by competing with strong players can we more clearly discover our own problems, and efficiently correct and improve them in future work. If we can take into account the results, that would be a perfect result.
Q: What is the goal of coaching the national team?
A: Our goal must be to reach the World Cup finals, which is also the wish of the majority of fans. As the head coach of the national team, I should take on this responsibility. Our generation of football players grew up receiving athlete subsidies issued by the state, and we always have a sense of gratitude to the country. This responsibility is our duty. We must very clearly see our position in Asia, realistically assess ourselves, and find a set of football methods that suit us. I don't think Chinese players are very weak. There is no need to underestimate ourselves. I believe the players still have great potential. I hope to bring back the spirit of Chinese football and regain confidence as soon as possible.
Q: What kind of national team do you hope to build?
A: The most important part of my football philosophy is integrity. Through teamwork, we will build a team with strong cohesion and combat effectiveness. Overly pursuing some unrealistic goals, such as pursuing the style of Brazilian football, is not realistic for us. We are pursuing team football, and the general direction of European football now also emphasizes integrity. The reason why Spanish football has been in the lead for nearly a decade is not only because they emphasize offense and quicksilver-like cooperation, but also because they pay attention to the strictness of offensive and defensive organization and realize the rapid conversion of offense and defense. Whether it is offense, defense, or conversion, the development trend of international football has always been on the word "fast." This is the trend and also a style I pursue.
"As long as the players meet the requirements, the door of the national team is always open"
Q: There are some new faces in the new national team training list, but it doesn't feel like there has been much change. How did you consider this?
A: Everyone has their own ideas. As the head coach, I also have very clear standards for selecting players. Of course, my standards for selecting players will not be much different from other professional coaches. I have to look at the players' performance in the league and the national team. This is an important measure. So I will choose players who have had consistent and stable performance in the league in the past period of time, have performed well in the national team, and can bring positive and positive influence to the team. In addition, they must also meet the tactical ideas of the coach. Maybe the subtle differences of each coach are here.
Q: The U23 national men's football team performed well in the Asian Cup. Are there any plans for the national team to recruit some young players in the future?
A: Young players are more energetic, have ideas, and have a desire to win. This is their advantage. But in my standards for selecting players, age is not the most important thing. I want to see the players' stable performance on the field, and I want to see the players convey to me their desire to serve the country and win glory for the country. I am a very lucky player. I entered the first team at the age of 18 and the national team at the age of 20. There are also many players who become successful later in life and enter the national team after the age of 25.
The national team's recruitment of players is a dynamic selection process. As long as the players meet the requirements, the door of the national team is always open. Of course, young players must have excellent strength. This is a prerequisite. Each player has a different development path, psychological state, and personal character. As long as he can show a performance that meets the requirements of the national team, whether he is 17 or 37 years old, it is not a problem for me.
Q: The performance of China's national youth teams at all levels is gradually improving. Will this bring some confidence?
A: Now these young football players have access to football knowledge and environments that far surpass our era. I am very happy to see that in the past year or two, whether in terms of results or personal ability, national teams at all levels have made obvious progress. I am very confident in the growth of these young players and believe that more excellent players will emerge.
Q: How long will it take for the progress of national teams at all levels to cause a qualitative change from quantitative change?
A: I think that as long as each batch of youth players can achieve good results in each Asian competition, their confidence will continue to increase, and this confidence is internal and spontaneous. Success can be replicated. If he has confidence in the youth stage, he will also have confidence in the next stage. If youth players can maintain stable performance and continue to improve at the Asian level for a long time, they will definitely help the Chinese national team achieve qualitative improvement in the future. When I was playing football, some of the seniors in the team had reached the finals or even won the championship in Asian youth competitions. Eventually, such a group of people grew up and became an important factor in successfully reaching the 2002 World Cup finals.
Q: The growth path of the current national team players is very different from the past. How do you view this difference?
A: Modern football is developing very fast, which is different from 20 or 30 years ago. Our players must keep up with this change. Compared with other countries and regions, the progress of Chinese football is not so fast, so it makes people feel that we have fallen behind. But in my opinion, we have many players with very good abilities and great potential, which is also where my confidence lies.
"I hope to lead the national football team into the World Cup and realize everyone's goals and wishes for many years"
Q: Are there any coaches you admire?
A: I have watched many games directed by coaches such as Pep Guardiola (何塞普·瓜迪奥拉), Jürgen Klopp (尤尔根·克洛普), and José Mourinho (若泽·穆里尼奥) is also a coach I admire very much. But I will not think that he is good at everything just because I admire a coach, but study their coaching ideas and thoughts, get some inspiration, or happen to get the answers I am looking for. The more high-level games you watch, the more nutrients you can absorb from them.
Q: How do you view young players going abroad to play football?
A: I have always supported young players to gain experience abroad. I believe that many Chinese players have the ability to play in Europe, and I hope that more and more young Chinese players will go out in the future and bravely create their own next step. This will bring great help to themselves and to the future of Chinese football.
Q: Is it better to go abroad to play football as early as possible?
A: Most players should first gain a firm foothold in the domestic league. Of course, it is not ruled out that some players are indeed extremely talented and can gain a foothold abroad at a very young age and adapt to European and American football culture. I think it is still difficult for most Chinese players to adapt to different football environments, and they must be psychologically prepared. In addition, they will face differences in life and language after going abroad, so they must be fully prepared.
Q: What do you want to say to the fans most?
A: I understand the fans' mood very well now. The fans' attitude towards the national team is like we are tutoring our children to do their homework. When they don't write well, they will have a **恨铁不成钢** (hèn tiě bù chéng gāng - "hate iron not becoming steel," to feel resentful towards someone for failing to meet expectations). As the head coach of the national team, this is a motivation to urge me to better complete my work.
Q: Have you paid attention to the "Super League"? Can this urban league provide nourishment for the progress of the national team?
A: During the "Super League" competition, I have been engaged in preparation work. Although I have not watched the complete event, I have watched some clips. This is a good thing for the national team. Only when more people pay attention to and participate in football, and there is an accumulation of quantity, can Chinese football have a qualitative change. Whether it is the "Super League" or other urban leagues, the phenomenal performance presented last year was indeed beyond my expectations. With so many people spontaneously paying attention to football, we can see the huge potential for the development of Chinese football.
Q: Can you imagine a future national team story that belongs to you?
A: I hope to lead the national football team into the World Cup and realize everyone's goals and wishes for many years. I sometimes recall the moment when the Chinese men's football team entered the 2002 World Cup in Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁) in 2001, what kind of mood the people of the whole country were in and how they celebrated. I was only 21 years old at that time, and when I think back to that moment, I am still shocked. This is a time I will never forget in my life, and I hope to relive this moment with everyone in the future.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 硕
The Melbourne sunshine spilled onto the blue hard courts of Rod Laver Arena, the glittering women's doubles trophy reflecting the radiant smile of Chinese player Zhang Shuai (张帅).
On January 31st, in the women's doubles final of the 2026 Australian Open, 37-year-old Zhang Shuai (张帅), partnered with Belgian player Mertens, defeated the No. 7 seeds Danilina/Krunic 2-0 to win the championship. This is Zhang Shuai's (张帅) third Grand Slam women's doubles title. She previously partnered with Australian star Stosur to win the women's doubles title at the 2019 Australian Open and the 2021 US Open.
After winning, Zhang Shuai (张帅) raised the five-star red flag high. Time has changed her appearance, but her determination and glory to win honor for the country have never changed.
The Zhang Shuai (张帅) team's journey to advance in this year's Australian Open was filled with tenacity at every step. In the second round, they saved three match points to advance thrillingly. This strength, forged in adversity, was once again verified in the subsequent quarter-finals - they achieved a逆转 (nì zhuǎn - "reversal," to turn the tables) after losing the first set. Zhang Shuai (张帅) admitted: "We have grown in the competition with masters and become stronger and stronger."
For Zhang Shuai (张帅), the Australian Open is a blessed place. In 2016, burdened with the heavy record of 14 Grand Slam "first-round exits" and with the determination to "retire if she loses again," she upset the then world No. 2 Romanian star Halep in the women's singles. This victory not only restored her confidence but also rewrote the trajectory of her career. She once lamented that this allowed her to "win another 10 years."
In these 10 years, Zhang Shuai (张帅) has experienced peaks and also fallen into valleys. In 2024, her singles world ranking fell to outside 600. It was not until the China Open that year that she ended a 24-match losing streak in tour singles. The ups and downs on the court have all settled into Zhang Shuai's (张帅) calm style and never-ending fighting spirit. "I am tennis rookie Zhang Shuai (张帅)!" This was her declaration after reaching the US Open women's doubles final in 2024.
Zhang Shuai (张帅) always regards herself as a "rookie," maintaining the purest desire for victory and the most genuine love for tennis. Before the 2026 Australian Open, Zhang Shuai's (张帅) singles world ranking had reached seventy-fifth. At this year's Australian Open, she competed in the women's singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles, maintaining competitiveness in a high-intensity schedule.
Zhang Shuai's (张帅) perseverance is not limited to self-achievement; she also passes this tenacity on to the next generation. Another Chinese player, Yuan Yue (袁悦), broke through from the qualifiers and challenged the No. 2 seed, Polish star Swiatek, in the first round. Before the match, she received an encouraging message from Zhang Shuai (张帅). Zhang Shuai (张帅) shared with her the mental journey of creating miracles here 10 years ago and wrote: "I can, and you definitely can." This is not only a relay of faith but also the inheritance of Chinese tennis.
"Today is special because Sister Zheng Jie (郑洁) is also here. Twenty years ago, she won the first Grand Slam championship for China here. Thank you for your great help to me." Zhang Shuai (张帅) sincerely thanked at the award ceremony, and Zheng Jie (郑洁) on the stand gave a thumbs up.
In 2006, Zheng Jie (郑洁)/Yan Zi (晏紫) won the women's doubles championship at the Australian Open. In the past 20 years, the progress of Chinese tennis has been obvious to all. At this year's Australian Open, a total of 8 players from the Chinese Tennis Association entered the singles main draw, half men and half women, with 4 of them advancing to the second round, and Wang Xinyu (王欣瑜) reaching the round of 16 in the Australian Open women's singles for the first time.
The future is even more promising. This time, a total of 8 players from the Chinese Tennis Association entered the Australian Open junior group main draw, setting a new historical high. Shao Yushan (邵羽杉) and Sun Xinran (孙心然) both advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals, showing the potential of the new generation of Chinese tennis.
In the wheelchair tennis arena, the Chinese team Wang Ziying (王紫莹)/Li Xiaohui (李晓辉) defended their title in the women's doubles event, and Li Xiaohui (李晓辉) won her first Grand Slam wheelchair tennis women's singles championship, writing a new chapter for Chinese wheelchair tennis.
Veterans persevering, the backbone breaking through, and teenagers exerting their strength, at the 2026 Australian Open, 全面绽放 (quán miàn zhàn fàng - "fully bloom," a metaphor for all-round success and flourishing) is a vivid portrayal of Chinese tennis. Zhang Shuai's (张帅) hard work transcends the meaning of a championship trophy.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Changchun (长春), February 2 (Reporter Zhou Wanpeng (周万鹏)) -- The 2025-2026 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) held its 20th to 22nd rounds last week. The Guangsha Team (广厦队) and Shanghai Team (上海队), leading the standings, remained stable, while several upsets stirred up the standings to some extent.
The Guangsha Team (广厦队) successively defeated the Qingdao Team (青岛队), Shandong Team (山东队), and Zhejiang Team (浙江队), maintaining its top position with 19 wins and 3 losses. Even in the "Zhejiang Derby," where they scored their lowest single-game score of the season (68 points), the team still won by relying on defense, demonstrating the resilience of the previous champion. The Shanghai Team (上海队) also achieved three consecutive victories, with player Xie Li Yongwei (偰李永炜) regaining form and scoring double digits in two consecutive games.
Mid-ranked teams created many upsets. In the 22nd round, the Ningbo Team (宁波队) defeated the third-ranked Guangdong Team (广东队) 94-81 at home, ending their opponents' five-game winning streak and achieving their first victory against the Guangdong Team (广东队) in team history. During the same period, the Qingdao Team (青岛队), with its main foreign aid absent, narrowly defeated the Beijing Team (北京队) 89-87 on the road, marking the first time in team history that they defeated their opponents on the road. Duan Angjun (段昂君) made 8 of 9 three-point shots, scoring 26 points and becoming the key to the team's victory. The Beikong Team (北控队) has rebounded strongly, winning all three games and securing its first four-game winning streak of the season, steadily climbing in the rankings.
In addition, local players continue to shoulder the responsibility of scoring. He Xining (贺希宁) of the Shenzhen Team (深圳队) scored 43 points against the Shanghai Team (上海队), setting a personal career second-highest score. Jiangsu Team (江苏队) rookie Pang Zhenglin (庞峥麟) performed impressively, being selected as a starter for the South Division All-Star team, becoming the first player in league history to receive this honor in his rookie season.
The traditional powerhouse Liaoning Team (辽宁队) won 2 and lost 1 this week. The team is in a period of transition between old and new players and a period of adjustment after changing coaches, and stability still needs to be improved. The Beijing Team (北京队) suffered two consecutive losses, highlighting the problems of handling key balls and offensive efficiency in the final quarter. The Sichuan Team (四川队), on the other hand, is still struggling to win, suffering a 22-game losing streak.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 潘俊强 施 芳
"Skating on Kunming Lake (昆明湖) in the Summer Palace (颐和园) is great for taking photos and having fun." Citizen Xiao Li (小李) waved his ice sticks, and the ice cart slid quickly on the ice. Looking around, the natural ice surface of Kunming Lake (昆明湖) echoes the scenery of Longevity Hill (万寿山), the Seventeen-Arch Bridge (十七孔桥), etc., creating a beautiful classical garden ink painting.
After entering winter, the ice rinks in major parks in Beijing (北京) have opened one after another. At the ice rinks of the Summer Palace (颐和园), Yuyuantan (玉渊潭), Taoranting (陶然亭) and other municipal parks, citizens and tourists "unlock" the joy of winter. Skating is a popular folk traditional sport in northern China, called ice games in ancient times, also known as ice play. As time goes by, people's ways of playing with ice and snow are becoming more and more diversified.
Xiao Li (小李), born after 2000, is from Beijing (北京) and goes to the ice rink every winter to play: skating, ice carts, ice cycling, and "sliding" with friends. In spring, she comes to the Summer Palace (颐和园) to go on an outing, and in winter, she comes to Kunming Lake (昆明湖) to skate. This place holds her childhood memories with her friends.
As soon as winter arrives, many citizens and tourists inquire about when the ice rink will open. "Most of the people who come here are young people, those born in the 80s and 90s bring their children to embrace winter, and those born after 00s come in groups to check in." Tian Mengying (田梦颖), deputy section chief of the Business Section of the Summer Palace (颐和园) Management Office, said that before the ice rink is about to open, special personnel test the thickness of the ice every day, and it will only be open to citizens and tourists when it reaches more than 15 centimeters. This year, the overall operating area of Kunming Lake (昆明湖) ice rink is about 160,000 square meters, with 4 entrances at Yulantang Pier (玉澜堂码头), Tongniu Pier (铜牛码头), Paiyundian Pier (排云殿码头), and Xidi Pier (西堤码头). The single ice bikes, which were very popular in previous years, have been completely renewed this year. In terms of safety, the vehicle structure is more stable, and the handling and braking performance have been enhanced; in terms of appearance, more bright colors and smooth shapes are used, which are more in line with the garden environment around the ice rink.
On the ice rink, children wearing thick down jackets and cotton hats can't wait to "enjoy the silky smoothness" while pulling the ice cart; people who "slide" accidentally fall on their butts, causing everyone to laugh. Amidst the laughter, a modern version of the ice play picture slowly unfolds.
This year, the total area of ice rinks in Beijing (北京) municipal parks reached 235,000 square meters. As of February 1, a total of 225,000 citizens and tourists have been received.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Nanning (南宁) on February 2nd (Reporter Pang Ge Ping (庞革平)). Recently, the "Bronze Drum Cup" (铜鼓杯) First Guangxi Air Volleyball Super League (Regional Government Units Group) was held in Nanning (南宁). This event was hosted by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Sports Bureau (广西壮族自治区体育局) and jointly organized by the Guangxi Social Sports Development Center (广西社会体育运动发展中心) and the Guangxi Sports Lottery Management Center (广西体育彩票管理中心). A total of 45 regional government units from Guangxi (广西), 89 representative teams, and over 650 athletes participated. The competition included 3 competition groups: 28 representative teams in the Gui Standard Men's Group, 27 representative teams in the Gui Standard Women's Group, and 34 representative teams in the Gui Standard Mixed Group.
The "Bronze Drum Cup" (铜鼓杯) Guangxi Air Volleyball Super League is a mass sports brand upgraded by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Sports Bureau (广西壮族自治区体育局) based on the original Ten Thousand People Air Volleyball Competition in Urban and Rural Areas, rooted in local history, culture, and ethnic customs.
In recent years, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Sports Bureau (广西壮族自治区体育局) has strived to solve the problem of where the masses can go for fitness, continuously accelerating the construction of venues and facilities, accelerating the construction of a higher-level national fitness public service system, and basically achieving full coverage of the "15-minute fitness circle" in urban communities.
Return to TopIn the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Huangshui Valley, Xining (西宁), as an ancient plateau city bearing the millennial Hehuang civilization, is closely following the main theme of ecological protection first and high-quality development in the grand journey of Chinese-style modernization. It is writing a magnificent answer sheet of economic improvement, ecological livability, and people's livelihood improvement with a brand-new attitude.
Consolidating the Ecological Security Barrier and Striving to Build a Green Central City on the Ecological Civilization Highland
The greatest value of Qinghai lies in its ecology, the greatest responsibility lies in its ecology, and the greatest potential also lies in its ecology. As an important gateway to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Xining resolutely shoulders the major responsibility of ecological protection and integrates ecological civilization construction into the entire process of economic and social development.
Remarkable achievements in ecological governance have made the green foundation more solid. Resolutely guarding the red line of ecological protection, the "three zones and three lines" have been fully delineated and implemented. We have thoroughly fought the battles to defend blue skies, clear waters, and pure land. The proportion of days with excellent air quality has remained stable at over 93% in the past three years, ranking among the top provincial capitals in Northwest China. The water quality of the national and provincial controlled sections of the Xining section of the Huangshui River Basin has fully met the standards, and the water quality of urban centralized drinking water sources has met 100% of the standards. We have continued to promote land greening, and the forest coverage rate has increased to 38%, making it the first city in the Northwest region to receive the dual honors of "National Garden City" and "National Forest City." The green development index has consistently ranked first in Qinghai Province. We have comprehensively deepened reforms to serve the overall situation of ecological protection, and through innovative systems and mechanisms, we have optimized the ecological governance model to provide strong guarantees for consolidating the ecological security barrier.
Green transformation is at the forefront, and low-carbon development leads the demonstration. Actively integrating into and serving the realization of the "dual carbon" goals, relying on a solid ecological foundation and forward-looking emission reduction practices, it has successfully been selected as a national carbon peaking pilot city, exploring and carrying out diversified scenario construction such as zero-carbon parks and zero-carbon communities, providing practical samples for green transformation. The nation's first terraced field carbon sink transaction based on conservation tillage was successfully signed, transforming the intangible value of carbon sequestration and sink enhancement in farmland ecosystems into tangible market benefits, marking a key breakthrough for Xining in the realization mechanism of ecological product value, and broadening an operable and sustainable path for turning green waters and green mountains into golden mountains and silver mountains, vividly interpreting Xining's responsibility for ecological priority and green development. Today's Xining has blue skies and white clouds as permanent residents, surrounded by green waters and green mountains, and ecological advantages are continuously transforming into development advantages and people's livelihood benefits.
Focusing on Building a Modern Industrial System and Accelerating the Construction of an Innovative Central City in the "Four Lands" Industry
Xining aims to build a modern industrial system with regional competitiveness, focuses on the construction of the "four lands" industry, adheres to the dual-wheel drive of innovation and reform and opening up, and promotes high-quality economic development.
Breakthroughs have been made in the construction of the "four lands" industry, and distinctive clusters have risen strongly. The construction of a world-class salt lake industry innovation service base has been steadily advanced. The Ganhe pilot test base has formed salt lake full-factor and full-chain pilot test verification conditions, and the comprehensive utilization of salt lake resources is moving towards high-end and refined development. The supporting role of the national clean energy industry highland is prominent. The integrated construction of source-grid-load-storage is accelerating, and the utilization rate of clean energy exceeds 80%. The "Photovoltaic Street" gathers industry leaders, and enterprises such as Gaojing, Jinko, Ates, and Lihow have settled in, building the world's highest altitude and largest single high-performance carbon fiber production base, forming a complete photovoltaic manufacturing industry chain, and the outlines of three 100 billion-level industrial clusters are beginning to emerge. Opening up and cooperation with the outside world strongly supports industrial upgrading. It has deeply integrated into the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," and the functions of Xining's national logistics hub for trade and service are increasingly improved. It actively undertakes industrial transfer, and holds major events such as the Qinghai Investment and Trade Fair, expanding space and injecting vitality for industrial cluster development.
Characteristic industrial achievements are fruitful, and the quality and efficiency of the entire chain development are improved. Xining gives full play to the unique cool climate and pure ecological environment advantages of the plateau, and accelerates the development of modern agriculture. It has successfully built the "National Cool Season Vegetable Golden Planting Area," and "Xining Cool Season Vegetables" has been listed in the national "White Dew Solar Term Famous, Excellent, and Special Product Directory." It has cultivated star products such as strawberries, edible fungi, yaks, and cool season vegetables. "Xining Strawberries" has been selected as a "Good Climate Product of China," and plateau green organic products sell well throughout the country. The city has formed a complete industrial chain system from standardized planting and breeding, intensive processing to cold chain logistics and brand marketing. The qualification rate of agricultural product quality and safety monitoring remains above 98%, and the market competitiveness of "Qing" brand agricultural and livestock products has been significantly improved.
Innovation-driven momentum is surging, and emerging momentum is accelerating its growth. Taking the initiative to integrate into the national innovation system, the Xining Plateau Seabuckthorn Research Institute of the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Jiangsu Province) and the Yangtze River Delta National Innovation Center Plateau Biomedical Integration Innovation Center and other high-energy-level platforms have been established. There are 187 national and provincial-level innovation platforms in the city, accounting for 72.8% of Qinghai Province. The intensity of R&D investment has increased to 1.47%, and it has entered the top 100 cities in the country for innovation capabilities for the first time. The green computing power industry has achieved leapfrog development, building a "1+3+X" development system, building the world's first all-clean energy microgrid computing power center and the country's first all-domestic chip 10,000-card green computing cluster. The computing power scale exceeds 13,000P, attracting 36 key projects to sign contracts and settle in, with a total investment of over 10 billion yuan. The "green electricity + computing power" industry has moved from "basic layout" to "cluster development," becoming a new engine for high-quality development. Deepening reforms continue to optimize the innovation ecology, and the in-depth promotion of the administrative examination and approval system reform, the "one-network access" and "immediate response to all complaints" mechanisms effectively stimulate the vitality of business entities, creating a market-oriented, rule-of-law, and international business environment for industrial development.
Continuously Enhancing People's Well-being and Carefully Building a Livable Central City in the Hehuang Valley
Xining always practices the people-centered development thought, adheres to using more than 80% of fiscal expenditure for people's livelihood security, and the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security is more substantial, more guaranteed, and more sustainable. It has been repeatedly rated as the "Most Happy City," and the livable, business-friendly, and tourist-friendly urban charm is constantly highlighted.
The quality of urban functions has been significantly improved. It has been selected into the list of central financial support for urban renewal demonstration cities and national demonstration cities for the construction of public transport cities, and the infrastructure and public service system are increasingly improved. It has been selected into the "National Collection of Typical Practices for 15-minute Convenient Living Circles," and the basic elderly care service system has been commended by the State Council. Efforts have been made to create urban IPs such as "China's Summer Capital," "Snow Leopard Capital," and "Lilac City." Characteristic blocks such as Limeng, Xiananguan, and Leopard Street have become new landmarks for consumption, and urban vitality is fully unleashed. Cultural prosperity adds color to the city. We have deeply explored the connotation of Hehuang culture, strengthened the protection and utilization of cultural relics and the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, and successfully created a national demonstration zone for the public cultural service system. Cultural tourism complexes such as Tangdao·637 and the new "Tuwenbo Beauty" four museums have become new windows for experiencing Hehuang culture. The public cultural service network covers urban and rural areas, enriching residents' spiritual and cultural life and enhancing the city's cultural soft power.
Livable characteristics and advantages are highlighted. Relying on the cool summer climate conditions and the brand advantages of "China's Summer Capital," Xining vigorously develops the summer resort economy and has become a veritable summer resort. A number of high-quality summer resort areas and plateau health and wellness bases have been built, and the number of summer tourist receptions has continued to grow. The unique climatic advantages have attracted many tourists to experience characteristic health and wellness, and the deep integration of health and wellness services and ecological tourism has formed a livable service system characterized by climate recuperation and ecological leisure. The service radius coverage of urban park greening activity places reaches 81.57%, the green coverage rate of the built-up area reaches 40.87%, and the quality of the living environment has been significantly improved.
High-quality and balanced development of public services. The preschool education alliance reform has become a typical case of practical innovation in basic education nationwide, and the consolidation rate of compulsory education has reached 99.02%. The employment-first policy has been implemented in detail. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, 172,200 new urban jobs have been added. The social security network is becoming increasingly dense. The participation rate in basic pension insurance and medical insurance exceeds 95%. 170 elderly care and happiness canteens have been built, forming a community "15-minute" meal assistance network. Social governance innovation consolidates the foundation of happiness. The construction of a rule-of-law Xining and a safe Xining is being steadily advanced. It has been rated as one of the first national demonstration cities for the construction of a social security prevention and control system. The level of smart city governance has been improved, creating a livable and business-friendly social environment.
Carrying on the Past and Opening up a New Journey, Striving Forward to the Future
Standing at a new historical starting point, Xining will fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, anchor the positioning of the ecological civilization highland and the central city of the "four lands" industry, build a central city on the ecological civilization highland with higher standards, build a central city of the "four lands" industry with higher quality, and build a central city that carries major national regional strategies with a higher position, build a central city on the strategic location of stabilizing Xinjiang and consolidating Tibet at a higher level, and build a livable central city on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with higher quality as the focus, and strive to take the lead in the construction of a modern new Qinghai, and focus on building a modern people's city that satisfies the people.
Data source: Publicity Department of the CPC Xining Municipal Committee (中共西宁市委宣传部)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘仲华
Since 2025, Sino-European trade and investment have achieved steady and healthy development, and the enthusiasm of European companies for investing in China has continued to rise. Data from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (中国商务部) shows that in 2025, British investment in China increased by 15.9%, and Swiss investment increased by 66.8%. A report by the German Economic Institute shows that Germany's new investment in China in 2025 was approximately 7 billion euros, an increase of more than 55% compared to 2024, reaching the highest level since 2021. From the chemical industry to precision manufacturing, from the automotive industry to biotechnology, the European industrial sector continues to cultivate the Chinese market, expand production lines, establish R&D centers, and increase investment.
Approximately 25% of European companies in China are transferring more production links to China.
Recently, Air Liquide (法国液化空气集团) of France announced an investment of 25 million euros to implement an electrification upgrade of the air separation unit in Yulin (榆林), Shaanxi (陕西). After the project is completed, it will achieve the dual benefits of emission reduction and increased production. The German Zeiss Group (德国蔡司集团) has made it clear that it will focus on expanding its business in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) in the next 5 years. Martin Fischer (马丁·费舍尔), President of Zeiss China (蔡司中国), stated frankly that the group is precisely connecting with market demand and deepening the integration with China's industrial ecology through the "localized R&D + industrial chain collaboration" model. An article in the British "Financial Times" (英国《金融时报》) believes that "the complete industrial chain ecology, the continuously upgraded manufacturing capacity, and the ultra-large-scale market together constitute the strong attraction of the Chinese market to European companies, and more and more European companies are looking eastward with a more pragmatic attitude."
Currently, the confidence index of European companies in the Chinese market is constantly climbing. The latest "British Business in China: 2025-2026 Business Confidence Survey Report" released by the China British Chamber of Commerce (中国英国商会) shows that British companies in China expect their development in 2026 to rise to the peak since 2020, and nearly 30% of companies plan to increase their investment in China in the coming year. As of July 2025, the United Kingdom has established more than 13,000 companies in China, with a total actual investment exceeding 35 billion US dollars. A survey by the China European Union Chamber of Commerce (中国欧盟商会) also confirms this trend: approximately 25% of European companies in China are transferring more production links to China for localized operations, which is twice the proportion of companies transferring production capacity to other countries, highlighting the important position of the Chinese market in the global strategic layout of European companies.
From the perspective of investment fields, high-end manufacturing and technology-intensive industries have become the main areas of European investment in China. Data from the China European Union Chamber of Commerce (中国欧盟商会) shows that 80% of European pharmaceutical companies in China choose to expand their production layout in the Chinese market, and the proportion in the fields of machinery manufacturing and medical equipment also reached 46% and 40% respectively. Analysis believes that these industries have extremely high requirements for supply chain stability, large-scale production capacity, and quality control systems. The collective choice of European companies is not only a high recognition of China's manufacturing strength, but also reflects the continuous rise of China's position in the global industrial division of labor.
China is an ideal choice with both cost-effectiveness and industrial ecology.
In November 2025, the first batch of products from the core unit of the Zhanjiang (湛江) integrated base invested and constructed by the German chemical giant BASF (巴斯夫) were successfully put into production, marking a key progress in the company's largest single investment project to date. Martin Brudermüller (凯礼), Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF Group (巴斯夫集团), said: "The Zhanjiang base is a key layout for BASF to strengthen its core competitiveness, and will provide a solid support for us to deeply cultivate the Chinese market and share development opportunities."
"For the global supply chain, China is an ideal choice with both cost-effectiveness and industrial ecology." Jörg Wuttke (彦辞), President of the China European Union Chamber of Commerce (中国欧盟商会), said that China's competitive advantage has been upgraded from the traditional cost advantage to a comprehensive advantage of "complete industrial chain support + large-scale production capacity + mature industrial infrastructure." As the only country in the world with all industrial categories in the United Nations industrial classification, China's full-chain supporting capabilities from core components to terminal products can greatly shorten the production cycle and reduce operating costs for enterprises; the ultra-large-scale market can not only efficiently digest production capacity, but also quickly feedback demand and drive product iteration, which is the key support for multinational companies to consolidate their global competitiveness.
Attracted by the comprehensive advantages of the Chinese market, more and more European companies no longer regard China as just a sales market, but as an export base with global competitiveness. In August 2025, the German Bosch Group (德国博世集团) and Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区) signed a memorandum of understanding, announcing that they will invest approximately 10 billion yuan in the park in the next 5 years to develop and manufacture advanced intelligent driving assistance systems and intelligent cockpit software and hardware products. The Bosch products produced here are not only supplied to the Chinese market, but also exported to many regions around the world. Stefan Hartung (斯特凡·哈通), Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bosch Group (博世集团), said that many cutting-edge technologies are first developed and applied in the Chinese market, and these experiences not only help Bosch's development in China, but also help companies respond to global market demands faster.
In the field of technology research and development, the Chinese market has also become an indispensable and important part of the global research and development network of European companies. Joerg Wuttke (伍德克), former President of the China European Union Chamber of Commerce (中国欧盟商会), pointed out that the Chinese market is crucial for helping European car companies transform from fuel vehicles to new energy vehicles, taking the automotive industry as an example. Holger Bingmann (霍飞明), Chairman of the Board of Directors of the German Chamber of Commerce in China (中国德国商会) in North and Northeast China, said: "Establishing mature partnerships with Chinese companies and a third wave of localization focusing on research and development and rapid industrialization has become the key for German companies to consolidate their market position in China and promote local and even global innovation and development."
Sino-European industries achieve deep integration in investment and cooperation.
A survey by Rhodium Group (美国荣鼎咨询) shows that since 2021, EU manufacturing's direct investment in China has continued to grow. In the second quarter of 2024, EU manufacturing's greenfield investment in China reached 3.6 billion euros, a record high. Data from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (中国商务部) shows that by the end of 2024, EU companies had invested more than 150 billion US dollars in China. The survey results released by the German Chamber of Commerce in China (中国德国商会) in December 2025 show that 93% of German companies in China plan to continue to cultivate the Chinese market, and 53% of the companies clearly stated that they will increase investment... These data reflect the strong resilience of Sino-European economic and trade cooperation.
From continuously reducing the negative list for foreign investment access to fully implementing national treatment, from strengthening intellectual property protection to continuously optimizing the business environment, a series of pragmatic measures by China have provided a stable, transparent, and predictable development environment for European companies. Since entering the Chinese market in 2014, Siempelkamp Group (德国辛北尔康普集团) has expanded its Qingdao (青岛) base three times, and the fourth phase of the project is planned to start in 2026. Konstantinos Karakolidis (康斯坦丁诺斯·卡拉科利迪斯), CEO of its Qingdao company, said: "The growth potential of the Chinese market is obvious to all, and we are willing to share the development dividends with continuous investment."
In September last year, the largest production base of the Danish company Danfoss Group (丹麦企业丹佛斯集团) in China, the second park in Haiyan (海盐), Zhejiang (浙江), was officially opened. The park is also one of the most important R&D and production bases in Danfoss Group's global layout. "We have always firmly believed in the huge potential and development opportunities of the Chinese market. The opening of the second park in Haiyan is a milestone in our practice of the 'In China, For China' strategy, and it is also a strong measure for us to continue to invest in China's green future." Fang Xingjian (方行健), President and CEO of Danfoss Group (丹佛斯集团), said.
Sino-European industries achieve deep integration in investment and cooperation. This integration not only benefits both parties, but also injects valuable certainty into the uncertain global economy. The mid-term survey report of the German Chamber of Commerce in China (中国德国商会) in 2025 shows that 68% of the German companies surveyed have carried out overseas business cooperation with Chinese companies. Schneider Electric (法国施耐德电气) of France is deepening its cooperation with Chinese battery manufacturers and electric vehicle charging infrastructure suppliers to introduce China's advanced technologies in energy storage and charging to Europe and other markets. Zhao Guohua (赵国华), Chairman of Schneider Electric Group (施耐德电气集团), believes that as China enters a new era of green innovation-driven development, French and Chinese companies have broad cooperation space in technological innovation and green transformation, which will not only benefit both parties, but also contribute to global sustainable development.
(Reported from Berlin (柏林) on February 2nd by this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李志伟
In recent days, winter storms and severe cold weather have swept across many parts of the United States, causing serious casualties. According to US media reports, the current winter storm has caused at least 100 deaths, affecting transportation, electricity and other infrastructure in many places, and the lives of tens of millions of people have been affected. The living conditions of the homeless and other groups are particularly worrying. The US meteorological department said that this round of extreme cold weather may be the longest lasting in the country in decades.
Affected by the Arctic cold air, extreme weather such as blizzards, strong winds, freezing rain, and hail have occurred in many parts of the northeastern and central United States, and the snow thickness in some areas exceeds 30 centimeters. Data from the National Weather Service shows that approximately 190 million people across the United States are under varying degrees of extreme cold warnings. The extreme cold has seriously disrupted the normal production and life order in many places, causing traffic interruptions, flight cancellations, and large-scale school closures. Hardin County, Tennessee (田纳西州哈丁县) is one of the areas that has been severely affected. Lare Sliger (拉蕾·斯莱格), director of the county's emergency management department, introduced that roads in the area are almost impassable due to icy roads and fallen trees. On several highway main lines in the southern part of the state, a large number of vehicles were trapped for several hours, and many car owners were forced to abandon their vehicles due to running out of gasoline, and sought temporary shelter in shops and restaurants that were still powered. 78-year-old Samantha Lewis (萨曼莎·刘易斯)'s vehicle was stranded on Interstate 22 for more than 14 hours, and she once worried that she would be frozen to death, "Nowhere to go, nothing to do, and no one to save us."
The extreme cold weather has also triggered a power supply crisis in many parts of the United States, with more than one million American families losing power at one point. Heating and power were cut off in people's homes, and there was a shortage of daily necessities such as food and medicine. Many people were trapped in their homes without power, and anxiety increased. Lare Sliger (拉蕾·斯莱格) said that even people who had prepared for several days of power outages before are now unable to continue, and local people are in urgent need of external assistance. "They are cold and without electricity, heating equipment cannot operate, and fuel and firewood have been burned out." Evan Gibbons (埃文·吉本斯), director of the emergency management department of Alcorn County, Mississippi (密西西比州奥尔康县), revealed that the local area has received a large number of requests for help from the public, and the public is facing a shortage of supplies such as food, drinking water, and medicine. "Dispatchers have answered more than 2,000 calls for help since January 23."
This extreme cold has directly threatened the lives of many homeless people in the United States. More than 10 states, including Massachusetts (马萨诸塞州), Pennsylvania (宾夕法尼亚州), and Ohio (俄亥俄州), have reported disaster-related deaths. New York City Mayor Mamdani (马姆达尼) said that the extreme cold weather has caused the deaths of 10 New York City residents, including 6 registered homeless people. An article in *The New York Times* pointed out that New York City could have taken more measures to protect the lives of the homeless.
According to *The New York Post*, some homeless people in the United States would rather sleep on the streets even in the cold winter than go to shelters. George Rivers (乔治·里弗斯), a homeless man in New York, said that he knew the location of the shelter, but was worried about being robbed or harassed there, so he chose to stay on the street and take temporary shelter in the subway station when it was cold. Miguel Rodriguez (米格尔·罗德里格斯), a Navy veteran begging outside the subway station, said that he was not surprised by the deaths in the extreme cold. He revealed that he almost had a physical conflict with others in the subway station not long ago due to a scramble for food, "Life is getting harder and harder, and the severe cold has driven us to the **绝境** (jué jìng - "desperate situation," a dead end; an impasse)."
(Reported from Washington (华盛顿) by this newspaper on February 2)
Return to TopRafah crossing officially resumes operation, Israel allows limited passage of personnel.
According to Xinhua News Agency Beijing (北京), February 2nd: A comprehensive report from Xinhua News Agency correspondents stationed in Jerusalem, Gaza (加沙), and Cairo: The Rafah crossing (拉法口岸) officially reopened on February 2nd, allowing a limited number of people to pass in both directions.
*The Times of Israel* quoted an Israeli security official on February 2nd as saying that the Rafah crossing (拉法口岸) had officially resumed operation that day. The report said that the crossing is currently only open to Palestinians and does not allow aid vehicles to pass. All Palestinians entering and leaving the Gaza Strip (加沙地带) must be approved by Egypt, which submits the list to the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) (以色列国家安全总局（辛贝特）) for review.
The report said that Israel will use facial recognition software to remotely monitor the process of Gazans traveling to Egypt. At the same time, Palestinians entering the Gaza Strip (加沙地带) from Egypt will arrive at an Israeli military checkpoint after passing through the Rafah crossing (拉法口岸). They will only be allowed to continue to other locations in the Gaza Strip (加沙地带) after passing the inspection.
The Rafah crossing (拉法口岸) is located on the southern border of the Gaza Strip (加沙地带) with Egypt and has been largely closed since Israeli forces took control of the Palestinian side in May 2024. Prior to this, the Rafah crossing (拉法口岸) was the main external passage for residents of the Gaza Strip (加沙地带) and an important channel for international humanitarian aid to enter Gaza (加沙).
Iranian President Orders to Start Nuclear Negotiations with the United States
Xinhua News Agency Tehran (德黑兰), February 2nd (Reporters Chen Xiao (陈霄) and Sha Dati (沙达提)) Iranian Fars News Agency quoted a government source on February 2nd as saying that Iranian President Pezeshkian (佩泽希齐扬) has ordered the start of nuclear negotiations with the United States.
According to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the same day, a source confirmed that senior officials from Iran and the United States are likely to start negotiations within a few days. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi (阿拉格齐) and U.S. President's Special Envoy Witkov (威特科夫) and other officials may participate. He said that the specific time and location of the meeting have not yet been finalized, and the negotiations will be conducted within the framework of the nuclear issue.
According to a Reuters report on February 2nd, U.S. President Trump (特朗普) and Witkov (威特科夫) plan to visit Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu (内塔尼亚胡) and senior Israeli military officials.
U.S. Media: "K-shaped Economy" Shows Continued Increase in U.S. Wealth Inequality
According to Xinhua News Agency Beijing (北京), February 2nd: U.S. media recently reported that wealth inequality in American society continues to increase, structural cracks are accelerating, and the characteristics of the "K-shaped economy" are becoming more and more obvious.
According to a report by CNBC, driven by rising stock markets, high-income groups in the United States are spending heavily on vacation products and high-end goods; while low-income groups are struggling to afford necessities such as housing, groceries, and gasoline due to years of sustained high inflation. Comprehensive recent data shows that the gap is severe. Data shows that in the third quarter of 2025, the net worth of the wealthiest 1% of Americans rose to nearly 32%, a record high, while the bottom half of the population only owns 2.5% of the nation's wealth.
Analysts believe that the "K-shaped economy" has a negative impact on long-term U.S. economic growth. Barry Bannister, chief equity strategist at Stifel, said in a report to clients that this situation is "economically unsustainable." Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, believes that the "K-shaped" curve shows that the U.S. economy relies on a small force in several key areas. Based on this, economic growth may feel fragile or fleeting.
International Precious Metal Prices Plunge Again; Silver Prices Cumulative Decline Reaches 40% in 3 Days
Xinhua News Agency Beijing (北京), February 2nd: International gold and silver prices fell sharply on February 2nd, with gold futures prices once falling below $4,500 per ounce.
Gold futures prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange once fell to $4,429.2 per ounce that day, and silver futures prices once fell to $72.35 per ounce.
International gold and silver prices have fluctuated sharply recently after hitting record highs. Compared with the historical high set on January 29, the cumulative decline in silver prices in intraday trading on the 2nd has reached 40%, and the cumulative decline in gold prices is about 20%.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘文璋
Data recently released by the Japanese government shows that the country's rice product prices will increase by 67.5% in 2025, a new high since comparable data became available in 1971. Data released by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (日本农林水产省) on January 30 showed that the average retail price of rice in Japan is currently 4,095 yen (approximately 183 yuan) per 5 kg, which remains high. Rice is the staple food of the Japanese people, and its high price continues to increase the burden on people's lives. The Japanese government's price control efforts have had limited effects, and frequent policy adjustments and shifts have been widely criticized by public opinion.
The continued rise in rice prices has had a significant impact on the Japanese local fast-food industry, which features rice as its main product. According to a report by the Nikkei (日本经济新闻), the net profits of several well-known chain fast-food companies in Japan declined from September to November 2025, with Yoshinoya (吉野家) down 37% year-on-year, Marumatsu (丸松) down 60%, and CoCo Ichibanya (CoCo壹番屋) down 17%. To cope with the pressure of rising raw material costs, Yoshinoya (吉野家) is trying to expand into the ramen business across industries. Fast food restaurant staff said that some stores have increased the average transaction price by raising prices, but this has also led to a decline in customer traffic. If consumers form the perception of "high prices," it will be difficult to restore customer traffic in the future. For ordinary people, the feeling of rising rice prices is more direct. A local resident who was buying rice balls in a supermarket told our reporter that rice balls that could be bought for just over 100 yen a few years ago now cost more than 200 yen.
Previously, the Japanese government had released reserve rice through negotiated transfers, and the then Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Shinjiro Koizumi (小泉进次郎), also announced retail rice price control targets, but neither achieved the desired results. The change of the Japanese cabinet has led to a significant shift in agricultural policy: the Shigeru Ishiba (石破茂) cabinet proposed a rice production increase target; after the Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) cabinet took office, it changed this direction, and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Norikazu Suzuki (铃木宪和), clearly advocated "production based on demand as the basic principle," effectively abandoning the production increase policy, and said that "prices are determined by the market independently," refusing to evaluate the rationality of rice prices, and said that it would not continue to take control measures such as releasing reserve rice. Japanese public opinion criticized the current government's approach, believing that it ignored the historical fact that the Japanese rice market has long been subject to policy regulation. Although the Japanese government allocated a special appropriation of 400 billion yen in the supplementary budget at the end of 2025 for issuing rice coupons and other measures to alleviate people's livelihood pressure, a Kyodo News (共同社) poll showed that 82.4% of respondents believed that such measures were not effective in reducing the burden on life.
The frequent adjustments to the Japanese government's agricultural policies have also raised concerns among agricultural practitioners and academics in the country. Toru Wakui (涌井彻), chairman of the Ogata Village Rice Producers Association (大潟村稻米生产者协会) in Akita Prefecture (秋田县), said that policy uncertainty has reduced the industry's trust in the government, and plans to introduce new machinery and expand production based on the production increase policy have been stalled due to the policy shift. This uncertainty may affect agricultural operations and further exacerbate the shortage of agricultural workers. Kunio Nishikawa (西川邦夫), a professor at Ibaraki University (茨城大学), pointed out that the hasty termination of the rice production increase policy in the absence of a sound system design and supporting guarantees reflects the government's failure to fully learn from the lessons of the past "rice shortage," resulting in the inability of relevant policies and market regulation mechanisms to play an effective role.
The Yomiuri Shimbun (读卖新闻) commented that, against the background of a shortage of agricultural workers and rising food security risks, it is an important responsibility of the Japanese government to formulate a stable supply strategy that includes long-term production increase plans. The reality that high rice prices increase the burden on people's lives needs to be faced squarely, and the government needs to abandon short-term response thinking, introduce long-term solutions, and ensure people's food consumption needs.
(Reported from Tokyo (东京) on February 2nd by this newspaper)
Return to TopFrom February 1st to 7th, the 49th Baghdad International Fair was held in Baghdad (巴格达), the capital of Iraq (伊拉克). With the theme of "New Visions for the Future Economy," this exhibition aims to provide an important platform for Iraq (伊拉克) to enhance investment opportunities and strengthen trade partnerships.
(People's Daily reporter Zhang Zhiwen (张志文))
Return to TopChinese companies' overseas volunteer service projects are close to the local people's livelihood, turning responsibility into tangible and perceptible warmth, which is visible, tangible, and heartwarming. From the school for hearing-impaired children in the suburbs of Vientiane (万象) in Laos to the tofu workshops in South Sumatra (南苏门答腊省) Province in Indonesia, from the seedling nurseries in the Andes Mountains (安第斯山脉) of Peru to the pet treatment ships on Piasa Guera Island (皮亚萨盖拉岛) in Brazil, Chinese companies' overseas volunteer service projects, which focus on practical results and are rooted in the community, have deeply rooted the concept of win-win cooperation and injected warm and solid strength into promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
China Southern Power Grid Laos "Light of Hope" Public Welfare Activity -
"Bringing Joy to Hearing-Impaired Children with Love and Knowledge"
By Yang Yi (杨一), reporter of this newspaper
In the northern suburbs of Vientiane (万象), the capital of Laos, several children are playing in the open space in front of a red-roofed white building by the roadside. This is a private special school - "Hands of Hope" School for Hearing-Impaired Children. In the classroom, a boy named Kuokang Xibenheng (阔康·西本恒) used crayons to paint a red sun on paper, and then drew two little people holding hands next to it. Putting down the paintbrush, Kuokang gave the painting to the Chinese volunteer next to him.
"We accidentally discovered this school while supplying power to the China-Laos Railway (中老铁路)," said Feng Jie (冯洁), head of the "Hands of Hope China Trip" of China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. China Southern Power Grid began to fund the "Hands of Hope" School for Hearing-Impaired Children in 2022, incorporating the school into the "Light of Hope" public welfare activity. The following year, the company, together with local Lao public welfare organizations, gained an in-depth understanding of the students' situation and the school's needs, and determined to use art education as a starting point to help hearing-impaired children express themselves and build confidence by donating art supplies, carrying out painting training, and holding art exhibitions. "I have learned a lot at school and made friends. I will never be as lonely and helpless as before," Kuokang said in sign language.
In 2024, with the assistance and support of China Southern Power Grid, Supapan (苏帕潘), the founder and principal of the "Hands of Hope" School for Hearing-Impaired Children, along with teachers Zhan Luo (占洛) and student Kuokang, visited China by China-Laos Railway (中老铁路) bullet train to learn and exchange experience in hearing-impaired education. At special education schools and rehabilitation institutions in Guangzhou (广州), they saw girls wearing bilateral cochlear implants clearly say "Hello, sister," hearing-impaired students using screen subtitles to attend classes with hearing students, and hearing-impaired people receiving normal medical treatment through online sign language interpreters...
"Special education is about letting every life shine in its own way. We are all working hard to bring joy to hearing-impaired children with love and knowledge," Supapan said. She also made a special visit to He Jingxian (何静贤), the former principal of Guangzhou Qicong School (广州市启聪学校), who is over 80 years old, in Guangzhou. "The national conditions of Laos and China are different, but our hearts are connected," she said.
In recent years, while promoting China-Laos electricity cooperation, China Southern Power Grid has actively fulfilled its social responsibilities, implemented activities such as the "Light of Hope" public welfare activity, repaired leaky roofs and added heatstroke prevention equipment for rural schools, donated materials to local hearing-impaired children's institutions and special education schools, and produced Laos' first sign language information program, benefiting approximately 80,000 hearing-impaired people in the country. Malayvanh Vongchanthy (玛来宛·冯占迪), Deputy Director of Lao National Television, said: "The 'Light of Hope' public welfare activity has built a bridge connecting the Lao hearing-impaired community with society."
On the 2025 International Day of the Deaf, "Principal's Wish," China's first documentary focusing on the exchange and cooperation in hearing-impaired education between China and Laos, co-produced with the participation of China Southern Power Grid, was launched, telling the story of the exchange and cooperation in the field of hearing-impaired education between China and Laos from Supapan's perspective. "I believe that with the efforts of more hearing-impaired education workers and caring people in the two countries, hearing-impaired children in Laos will usher in a more hopeful future," Supapan said.
Datang Jin Guang Indonesia SME Assistance Project -
"Providing All-Round Support for Village Development"
By Cao Shiyun (曹师韵), reporter of this newspaper
In a tofu workshop in Mandis (曼迪斯) Village, South Sumatra (南苏门答腊省) Province, Indonesia, Danan (达南) pours the soaked soybeans into a machine for grinding, and the milky white soy milk flows slowly along the pipeline. On the shelf next to him, the tender tofu is neatly arranged, with a warm luster.
Mandis Village is adjacent to the Sumsel (苏姆赛) Power Plant of Datang Jin Guang Power Co., Ltd. Many families in the village make a living by operating tofu workshops. In the past, restricted by insufficient funds and low technical level, these workshops found it difficult to improve product quality and expand their business scale. Since 2021, the power plant has taken the initiative to carry out assistance projects, not only continuously providing stable power, but also providing comprehensive and personalized assistance in terms of funds, compliance, technical training, and market docking, helping local SMEs, including tofu workshops, to standardize operations and enhance competitiveness.
"First find out the problems, and then prescribe the right medicine," said Willy (威利), head of the corporate social responsibility project of Sumsel Power Plant. Before implementing the assistance, the power plant will conduct research on relevant enterprises and formulate targeted plans. Danan's tofu workshop was once plagued by problems such as tight funds and unstable supply of raw materials. The power plant staff conducted a comprehensive assessment of the workshop, not only providing raw material support and tracking its use, but also taking the lead in connecting the power plant and other enterprise staff canteens to expand sales channels, and jointly conducting special training for him with the local government. "They listed the problems one by one, and then told me how to change them, and even taught me how to deal with the waste," Danan said.
With the help of various parties, Danan's tofu workshop has gradually realized standardized and stable operation, the product quality has been significantly improved, and the sales model has also changed from the past scattered sales to stable supply, with a fixed customer base. "The workshop is brand new compared to the past. In the past, I could only earn about 12 million Indonesian rupiah (about 4,900 yuan) a month, but now I can earn more than 30 million Indonesian rupiah a month," Danan said confidently, "I believe that the tofu workshop can not only continue to operate, but also do better!"
"The power plant also carries out free clinics in the village, connects drinking water, and donates mango seedlings, providing all-round support for village development," said Sugianto (苏吉安托), the village chief of Mandis Village. The assistance projects of Sumsel Power Plant mostly directly benefit the villagers, providing strong support for the government's poverty alleviation work. With the help of the power plant, more and more SMEs have achieved standardized operation and are developing well. "We are sincerely gratified to see that the villagers can flexibly use the skills they have learned to achieve independent operation," Willy said.
China Merchants Group Brazil "Caiçara Claw" Public Welfare Project -
"Chinese Companies Have Really Helped Us a Lot"
By Song Yiran (宋亦然), reporter of this newspaper
The morning sun shines on Piasa Guera Island (皮亚萨盖拉岛) in southeastern Brazil. On the blue sea, a specially modified pet treatment ship slowly docks, and the islanders are full of expectations. "This is the happiest thing!" Resident Marisete Dorosario da Costa (玛丽塞特·多罗萨里奥·达科斯) brought six stray dogs she adopted for treatment. "Chinese companies have really helped us a lot!"
The residents of Piasa Guera Island (皮亚萨盖拉岛) have lived by the sea for generations, and travel mainly by boat. It is not only a long way to go to the city for pet medical treatment, but also the cost is unaffordable for many families. For a long time, pets on the island have generally lacked standardized veterinary care. "I can't bear to see these little lives suffer, so I adopted them, but I have always been worried about their health," Da Costa said. After learning about the situation, China Merchants Port Holdings Co., Ltd. Paranaguá (巴拉那瓜) Container Terminal quickly organized resources, planned and implemented the "Caiçara Claw" public welfare project, and delivered professional pet medical services to the residents' "doorsteps." "Caiçara" (凯卡拉) in Brazil specifically refers to residents along the southeast coast.
On this special pet treatment ship, the reception area, inspection area, and observation area are clearly divided and orderly. Veterinarians carry testing and treatment equipment to conduct blood parasite tests, vaccinate against rabies and polyvalent vaccines, and prescribe drugs and provide health guidance based on the examination results. During the intervals between treatments, residents surround the veterinarians and carefully consult on feeding and care issues. The veterinarians patiently explain scientific feeding, daily protection, and parasite prevention knowledge. Caio Zajac (凯约·扎亚茨), head of health, safety and environmental management at Paranaguá (巴拉那瓜) Terminal, said that pets are important members of many Brazilian families, and pet health is closely related to community public health. "We hope that through this project, pets on the island will be healthier and the community environment will be safer."
Since acquiring and operating Paranaguá (巴拉那瓜) Container Terminal in 2018, China Merchants Port Holdings Co., Ltd. has continued to promote expansion and equipment upgrades, making the terminal's annual throughput rank among the top three in Brazil, directly creating approximately 2,500 jobs, of which local employees account for more than 99.5%. The company also achieves deep integration with local communities by carrying out volunteer service projects: donating typhoon-resistant village houses and water storage facilities on Cotinga (哥廷加) Island to improve the living conditions of more than 300 indigenous residents; assisting in the construction of middle school buildings on Amparo (安帕洛) Island to provide a stable learning environment for 20 students; and jointly repairing roads in poor communities with the government in Santos (桑托斯) City and installing more than 50 solar street lights...
"As an important investment project of China Merchants Group Co., Ltd. in Brazil, Paranaguá (巴拉那瓜) Container Terminal will continue to promote the common development of enterprises and local society with efficient logistics channels, green development concepts, and community public welfare practices, and contribute Chinese wisdom to global port governance," said Song Rui (宋锐), CEO of Paranaguá (巴拉那瓜) Container Terminal Co., Ltd.
China Minmetals Peru Community Poverty Reduction Action -
"Mines Bring Not Only Jobs, But Also Confidence"
By Chen Haiqi (陈海琪), reporter of this newspaper
In the nursery of the Chila (奇拉) community in Cotabambas (科塔班巴斯) Province, Apurímac (阿普里马克) Region, Peru, rows of pine seedlings are neatly arranged in seedling bags. The administrator, Exaltación Chumbes (埃克萨尔塔西翁·琼贝斯), bends down and carefully checks the root growth of each seedling.
"When I first came, I didn't even know what a seedbed or substrate was, let alone thought that I could systematically learn gardening skills," Chumbes said. The training organized by the Las Bambas (拉斯邦巴斯) Copper Mine project of China Minmetals Group Co., Ltd. not only taught him to read and write and use computers, but also mastered seedling cultivation and afforestation techniques. "I think I have grown into a professional, understanding theory and even more understanding practice." Now, under the leadership of Chumbes, 33 communities and villages around the mining area have successively carried out ecological restoration, and the once bare slopes have once again been covered with green.
Cotabambas (科塔班巴斯) Province, where the Las Bambas (拉斯邦巴斯) Copper Mine is located, was once one of the provinces with a high poverty rate in Peru. Since 2014, China Minmetals has adhered to the concept of "mining a better future," promoted the green and sustainable development of the Las Bambas (拉斯邦巴斯) Copper Mine, integrated volunteer services and capacity building into project operations, and explored a path for the coordinated promotion of enterprise development and community poverty reduction.
On the other side of the mining area, Floresmira Sotomayor (弗洛雷斯米拉·索托马约尔) is skillfully operating heavy equipment. In 2015, when the Las Bambas (拉斯邦巴斯) Copper Mine was in the construction phase, she took the initiative to sign up to join the mine work. In 2017, she applied to transfer to the operations department and received heavy equipment operation training. "Many people said that women can't do this, but I wanted to try it." After the training, Sotomayor became one of the first female equipment operators in the mining area, able to independently operate trucks, rollers, and bridge cranes. "Mines bring not only jobs, but also confidence. I use my own efforts to make my daughter understand that we can change our lives with our own hands."
In addition to carrying out skills training, China Minmetals also improves local education conditions in various forms. Noé Huachaca (诺埃·瓦查卡), who was born into a surrounding agricultural and pastoral family, recalled that due to the limited local educational resources and the difficult economic conditions of his family, the economic pressure brought by going to university once made it difficult for him to move forward. "The scholarship established by Las Bambas (拉斯邦巴斯) Copper Mine helped me persevere." After graduation, he entered a mining company for an internship, and then founded a family business to provide equipment maintenance services for the mine, allowing the whole family to realize the transformation from a single agricultural and pastoral income to a diversified and stable income.
"Chinese companies not only bring investment and employment, but also help local communities consolidate their independent development capabilities and achieve the common growth of communities and projects through volunteer services, skills training, and public investment," said Zhao Jing (赵晶), Chief Representative of the Latin American Regional Headquarters of China Minmetals Group Co., Ltd.
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"The streetlights are on again, thank you uncles and aunties!" As night falls at the entrance of Tuqiang Residential Area (图强小区) in Siming District (思明区), Xiamen City (厦门市), Fujian Province (福建省), children returning home from school chat and laugh, thanking the community cadres. A few days ago, some residents reported that the streetlights were aging and affecting travel. The Tuqiang Residential Area Party Branch (图强小区党支部) immediately contacted the management and maintenance unit to quickly complete the repairs.
After the establishment of the residential area party branch, it took the lead in establishing mechanisms such as the Neighborhood Tea Party and the Neighborhood Charity Mutual Aid Fund to further promote residents' demands being heard and helped. Today, from streetlight renewal to age-appropriate renovation of chairs and benches, practical matters are being implemented and taking effect, safeguarding the tranquility of "small homes" and connecting the harmony of the community's "big family."
In recent years, Fujian Province (福建省) has taken neighborhood party building as its starting point, focusing on strengthening the party organizations in residential areas, promoting the sinking of forces and resources to the end of communities and residential areas, and continuously gathering the vigorous power from "small homes" to "big families," transforming the party's political and organizational advantages into grassroots governance effectiveness.
Building Strongholds, Party Branches Established in Residential Areas
A warm and comfortable restaurant, a wide variety of dishes, transparent and affordable prices... At noon, the "Happiness Canteen" in the Tengfei Garden Residential Area (腾飞花园小区) of Jinyuan Community (金源社区), Tongbei Street (通北街道), Xiangcheng District (芗城区), Zhangzhou City (漳州市) is bustling with people. Chen Meilan (陈美兰), an 80-year-old resident, and her neighbors enjoy delicious meals while chatting.
A few years ago, Chen Meilan's (陈美兰) life was not so convenient. Cooking was difficult, often "one pot of hot rice for three meals"; wanting to go downstairs for activities, public space was stretched thin. Jinyuan Community (金源社区) is located in the old city, with old residential areas connected, and public services are significantly lacking. Improving facilities is a common expectation of residents, but there are many surrounding units and complex property rights relationships, making it difficult to coordinate.
The turning point came from the Xiangcheng District Committee Organization Department's (芗城区委组织部) innovative implementation of the "Five Integrations and Five Promotions" action for neighborhood party building, promoting organizational integration, service integration, resource integration, force convergence, and party-masses heart integration. Under the guidance of higher-level party organizations, the Jinyuan Community Party Branch (金源社区党总支) deeply embedded party building work into residential area governance. The Tengfei Garden Residential Area (腾飞花园小区) established a party branch, jointly building with surrounding units and property service enterprises to jointly study and solve problems. The construction of a convenient canteen was put on the agenda. The community and residential area party organizations took the lead, linking with property rights units and property companies to clarify property rights relationships and introduce third-party catering companies to operate, building the "Happiness Canteen."
"The 'fortress' is built in the residential area, the party organization coordinates, and all parties' forces are united to better serve 'everyone'," said Yu Yanmei (余燕梅), deputy secretary of the Jinyuan Community Party Branch (金源社区党总支).
In recent years, the Organization Department of the Fujian Provincial Committee (福建省委组织部) has jointly issued the "Several Measures on Comprehensively Deepening Neighborhood Party Building Work" with multiple departments, comprehensively promoting "Party Branches Established in Residential Areas," promoting organizational coverage to governance-weak areas such as urban villages, old residential areas, and urban-rural fringe areas, and widely promoting the "Two Leaders and One Member" mechanism of party member street chiefs, building chiefs, and grid members to ensure that the party's organization and work effectively cover the "last kilometer" of serving the masses. Currently, 12,600 party branches have been established in residential areas throughout the province.
At the same time, various localities have introduced supporting policies to enhance the ability of residential area party branches to serve the masses through party fee allocation, financial support, and other means. In Quanzhou City (泉州市), party-masses service centers throughout the streets and alleys allow the masses to enjoy "15-minute" considerate and convenient services; in Pingtan County (平潭县), Fuzhou City (福州市), residential area party-masses service stations provide residents with "small and beautiful" activity venues.
"We have explored an effective path of leveraging 'small party branches' to drive 'big party building,' gathering 'strong forces' to activate 'good governance' by comprehensively strengthening the construction of party organizations in residential areas," said Wu Yanrong (吴艳蓉), director of the Second Organization Division of the Organization Department of the Fujian Provincial Committee (福建省委组织部组织二处处长).
Activating Cells, Exemplary Pioneers Around
In the evening, the children's playground in the residential area is filled with laughter. Old party member Yuan Zongyao (袁宗尧) wears a "Party Member Volunteer" armband, watching over the playing children. "There are many children playing during this time, and party members in the branch take turns being safety officers," Yuan Zongyao (袁宗尧) said with a smile, "Although I am retired, my health is still good, and I am happy to contribute to my neighbors!"
Five years ago, Yuan Zongyao (袁宗尧) retired from his teaching position and settled in Fulong Community (福隆社区), Lantian Street (蓝田街道), Longwen District (龙文区), Zhangzhou City (漳州市) from Ningde City (宁德市). Initially, he worried that he would have nothing to do. The community's party member role-playing mechanism dispelled his concerns: through the regular reporting mechanism, he was assigned to the retired cadre party branch; through the party building joint meeting, his suggestions such as "accelerating the construction of centralized charging piles" and "renovating old tap water pipes" were adopted; the community's "Silver Radiance Talent Pool" included his teaching expertise, and he was always invited to participate in public welfare classes. From caring about his own "small home" to serving the community's "big family," he found new value coordinates.
Fujian Province (福建省) focuses on building a party member role-playing mechanism that combines peacetime and emergency. For retired party members like Yuan Zongyao (袁宗尧), attention is paid to building platforms for them to contribute. For on-the-job party members, a reporting system to communities and residential areas is implemented, guiding them to be role models in peacetime service and to rush to the front in emergency response. Currently, 529,000 on-the-job party members in the province have reported to communities and residential areas. Putian City (莆田市) relies on the "Citywide One Map, Full-Domain Digitalization" platform to achieve precise matching of party members' online reporting and offline services; Nanping City (南平市) continues to deepen the "Agency Linking Community" mechanism, promoting party members to enter grids, claim "micro-wishes," and participate in "micro-governance."
"New Year's Garden Party, which party member is willing to take the lead in being responsible for security?" In Zijinshan Community (紫金山社区), Hongfang Town (红坊镇), Xinluo District (新罗区), Longyan City (龙岩市), Chen Wei (陈炜), secretary of the community party committee, is recruiting volunteers for the Spring Festival event. As soon as she finished speaking, many party members raised their hands.
"In recent years, party members have played an exemplary role in community affairs, which has had a very good demonstration effect," said Chen Wei (陈炜). A few years ago, core party members in the community took the lead in establishing a volunteer service team, rushing to the front in matters such as civilized persuasion, dispute mediation, and environmental maintenance. Under their leadership, more and more residents formed or joined volunteer service teams, with more than 1,000 registered volunteers.
Imperceptibly, "I" has become "we," and the "small home" has been integrated into the "big family." "Seeing party member volunteers busy for everyone without seeking reward, I thought, I should also contribute and share the joy of 赠人玫瑰，手有余香 (zèng rén méi guī, shǒu yǒu yú xiāng - "give roses, fragrance remains," it is a pleasure to help others)." said Liu Yanyan (刘艳焱), a resident who has participated in community volunteer services for two consecutive years.
Joint Party Building, More Efficient Service for the People
"There are many food delivery riders, electric vehicles block the road, can we build a centralized parking point?" At a "Residents' Night Talk" in Yanggudun Community (羊牯墩社区), Xipi Street (西陂街道), Xinluo District (新罗区), resident Fu Xiuyu (付秀玉) made a suggestion. Afterwards, a convenient parking point of nearly 700 square meters was built and put into use.
The "Residents' Night Talk" is an important carrier for Longyan City (龙岩市) to deepen neighborhood party building and accurately perceive public sentiment. The city's main leaders take the lead in going deep into the linked communities, sitting down with residents to exchange ideas, driving leaders and cadres at all levels throughout the city to regularly sink into the community, listen to the voices of the people, and observe the real situation. Wang Zhihong (汪志红), member of the Standing Committee of the Longyan Municipal Committee and Minister of the Organization Department (龙岩市委常委、组织部部长), has recorded more than 1,600 opinions and suggestions from the grassroots in his public sentiment notes. He said, "These real needs are the problem list that guides our actions."
For the demands raised by the masses, those that can be solved on the spot are solved on the spot. For problems that cannot be solved on the spot, relevant units jointly solve them through mechanisms such as joint party building. Residents raise the topic, party organizations lead the topic, and multiple parties solve the topic, making service for the people more efficient.
In the "Happy Home for the Elderly" in Fuwen Community (富文社区), Fuxingbao Street (富兴堡街道), Sanyuan District (三元区), Sanming City (三明市), a collective birthday party is being held. Resident Ye Shaoyu (叶少玉), an elderly woman, has tears in her eyes as she eats a bowl of hot longevity noodles: "The community really cares about us old folks." The "Happy Home for the Elderly" in Fuwen Community (富文社区), where the elderly account for more than 20%, has become a warm base for them to receive day care and medical care.
This base did not come easily. "Our community has a large elderly population and many old residential areas, and there are relatively few resources and platforms for serving the elderly," said Wang Qi (王琦), secretary of the Fuwen Community Party Committee (富文社区党委). Through the joint party building mechanism, the community party committee coordinated the Sanming Geological Brigade (三明地质大队) to provide the venue, and also received financial support from the civil affairs and other departments. The "Happy Home for the Elderly" was successfully built, becoming another warm "home" for the elderly.
Fujian Province (福建省) continues to improve the work of public opinion collection, problem analysis, resource integration, and supervision and feedback under the leadership of party organizations, and strengthens collaborative governance for problems that the masses reflect intensively. Since 2025, through neighborhood party building, various localities have solved 48,000 various livelihood problems through residents' independent consultation or relying on organizational coordination.
Concentrating Hearts and Minds, Neighborhood Unity as One Family
"The road was built by everyone working together, so let's call it 'Lianxin Road' (连心路), how about it?" In the conference hall of Dongqian Community (东乾社区), Xubi Street (徐碧街道), Sanyuan District (三元区), a resident's proposal won unanimous approval.
Previously, due to bus stop adjustments, residents hoped to open up a new passage on the north side of the community. However, opinions were not entirely consistent on how to select the site and construct it. On the planned route, there was also a company's ventilation equipment. Faced with these problems, residents spontaneously organized themselves, with old party members, members of the owners' committee, and enthusiastic owners collecting opinions, studying policies, and communicating orderly through the "Chatting at Home" and other deliberation platforms built by the community party committee. Finally, residents' opinions reached a consensus, the company moved the ventilation equipment, and "Lianxin Road" was successfully connected.
"In recent years, we have guided residents to participate in community affairs in an orderly manner, and the level of self-service and self-management of the masses has been significantly improved. Many problems can be solved at the doorstep," said Lin Jingyi (林静怡), secretary of the Dongqian Community Party Committee (东乾社区党委). There are some newly built residential areas in the jurisdiction with excellent hardware facilities, but the neighborhood relationship was once relatively indifferent, "not knowing each other when going out, not nodding when meeting, and difficult to reach a consensus when something happens."
The solution of Dongqian Community (东乾社区) is to make full use of the overhead floors of residential areas to create nine community "Neighborhood Home" party-masses service stations with leisure, fitness, and other functions, promote the establishment of table tennis associations, square dance associations, calligraphy and painting societies, and other cultural and sports organizations, promote neighbors to become more familiar, and enhance their sense of identity with the community. At the same time, it incubates public affairs organizations, the community party committee provides venues, guides the improvement of deliberation rules, and guides residents to jointly discuss and deliberate on community affairs.
Neighborhood party building is precisely to closely connect thousands of "small homes." Today, under the leadership of grassroots party organizations, more and more residents are participating in governance and helping each other: "Love Tea Stalls" can be seen everywhere in the urban areas of Fuzhou City (福州市), meeting the needs of residents and outdoor workers; in Ningde City (宁德市), the shared umbrella racks in the community corridors witness the warm transfer between strangers, and 204 "Love Stations" in the streets and alleys provide shade and rain protection for urban workers...
"We adhere to the principle that the people build the people's city and the people's city is for the people, and continue to deepen the neighborhood party building work with 'party-masses heart-to-heart connection and neighborhood harmony' as the core, jointly building a harmonious and beautiful 'big family,' so that the people can enjoy more sense of gain, happiness, and security," said the relevant person in charge of the Organization Department of the Fujian Provincial Committee (福建省委组织部有关负责人).
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Recently, the results of the naming contest for Yunnan's new rose variety were announced, and the name "Jiaolong (娇龙)" was chosen with a high number of votes. It embodies the vast number of netizens' remembrance and respect for He Jiaolong (贺娇龙), the Xinjiang (新疆) cadre who unfortunately passed away.
The high-vote victory of the "Jiaolong (娇龙)" nomination stems from He Jiaolong's (贺娇龙) years of dedication to grassroots work and hard work: taking the lead in building a full-chain traceability system for agricultural products, helping to create the "Xinjiang Flavor (品味新疆)" public brand, and transforming into a "salesperson" to promote local specialties; as of March 2025, she had accumulated more than 500 live broadcasts, driving online sales of more than 600 million yuan, benefiting more than 10,000 farmers and herdsmen, and all live broadcast income was used for public welfare... She practiced what she often said during her lifetime with practical actions: "I always remind myself to remember that I am a public official, and my traffic is to serve the people."
The naming of a flower reflects sincere public opinion. Equally touching is the "Wenxiu Rose (文秀月季)." Not long ago, when Yunnan (云南) was soliciting names for a yellow rose, tens of thousands of netizens unanimously wrote the name "Huang Wenxiu (黄文秀)" to commemorate the first secretary stationed in the village who dedicated her youth and life to the cause of poverty alleviation.
Whoever holds the masses in their hearts, the masses will engrave in their hearts. From "seeing the Jiao Tong tree and thinking of Jiao Yulu (焦裕禄)," "seeing the Casuarina and thinking of Gu Wenchang (谷文昌)," to the recent "Wenxiu Rose (文秀月季)" and "Jiaolong Rose (娇龙月季)"... These names, spontaneously remembered and passed down by the masses for a long time, are all models of wholeheartedly doing practical things and seeking benefits for the people.
However, in stark contrast to adhering to the "people's heart standard" is the distortion and misalignment of the performance evaluation of some local governments. A recent news item has attracted much attention: Haicheng City (海城市) in Anshan City (鞍山市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省), spent a large amount of money to purchase consulting services from a "Top 100 Counties" list evaluation agency, which helped it achieve a ranking improvement. Misallocating public financial resources that should be used for education, medical care, and elderly care to "ranking games" not only affects the effectiveness of local high-quality development, but also damages the image of the Party and the government.
The opening year of the "15th Five-Year Plan" does not allow for any falsehood or window dressing. Since the beginning of this year, from the communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection pointing out "resolutely correcting outstanding problems such as waiting and watching without taking action near the end of the term, and being eager for quick success and instant benefits after the term change, 'flipping pancakes,' and engaging in 'vanity projects'," to the convening of the special work mechanism meeting at the central level to rectify formalism and reduce burdens for the grassroots, and then to the public notification of three typical problems of rectifying formalism and reducing burdens for the grassroots... The signal conveyed is resolute and powerful: Party members and cadres must establish and practice a correct view of performance, achieve performance for the people, achieve performance through hard work, adhere to starting from reality and acting according to the laws, and create achievements that can withstand the test of practice, history, and the people.
Peach and plum trees do not speak, yet a path forms below them. 桃李不言，下自成蹊 (táo lǐ bù yán, xià zì chéng xī - "peach and plum do not speak, a path forms below," meaning that a person of noble character attracts others without needing to promote themselves). He Jiaolong (贺娇龙), Huang Wenxiu (黄文秀) and other Party members and cadres have left behind achievements that transcend time and space in their limited lives, and the fragrance of their spiritual character will remain in the hearts of the people for a long time. Some netizens commented: "Please let these flowers bloom all over the mountains and fields, bloom in thousands of households, our lives need these bright flowers." Flowers blooming everywhere are what the people want. We should cultivate tirelessly and strive unceasingly.
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"Are relevant departments actively helping to solve problems? What difficulties still exist in project advancement?" Recently, discipline inspection and supervision cadres from Songming County (嵩明县), Yunnan Province (云南省) visited Yunnan Yunyin Environmental Protection and再生资源 Technology Co., Ltd. (云南云印环保再生资源科技有限公司) to understand the work style of functional departments.
In recent years, the Discipline Inspection Commission (纪委) and Supervision Commission (监委) of Songming County (嵩明县) have deeply carried out the "Warm Heart Action" to escort and optimize the business environment, conducting targeted supervision on the handling procedures, service quality, and policy implementation of functional departments, and strictly investigating problems that affect and damage the business environment.
In response to the problems of key projects covering a wide range of fields, high capital intensity, and prominent integrity risks, the County (县) Discipline Inspection Commission (纪委) and Supervision Commission (监委) conduct "embedded" supervision, "sunken" services, and "preventive" reminders. For the problems discovered through supervision, comprehensive use is made of methods such as interview reminders and the issuance of discipline inspection and supervision recommendations to urge relevant departments to perform their duties and responsibilities, and "look back" is carried out from time to time to form a closed loop of "handling—rectification—implementation."
In response to the "mid-obstruction" in the administrative approval process and the lack of responsibility and inaction in the process of serving and guaranteeing enterprises, the Songming County (嵩明县) Discipline Inspection Commission (纪委) and Supervision Commission (监委) adopted squatting, experiential, and cross-supervision methods. The PET bottle flake resource regeneration production line project is a key project of Songming County's (嵩明县) "dual carbon" strategy. The County (县) Discipline Inspection Commission (纪委) and Supervision Commission (监委) urged and promoted relevant departments to form a special service team for project tackling, and Yanglin Town (杨林镇), where the project is located, provided full-time resident services. Departments such as the Development and Reform Commission (发改委), Environmental Protection (环保), and Power Supply (供电) closely cooperated to jointly overcome difficulties such as land use, electricity use, and employment, and successfully completed the project from signing to production within half a year.
Walking into the workshop of Yunnan Construction and Investment Steel Structure Co., Ltd. (云南建投钢结构股份有限公司) Yanglin (杨林) General Factory, Li Ya (李亚), a senior welding technician, is training students. Previously, discipline inspection and supervision cadres from Songming County (嵩明县) learned through research that enterprises have an increasingly urgent need for welding skilled talents. The County (县) Discipline Inspection Commission (纪委) and Supervision Commission (监委) urged the County (县) Human Resources and Social Security Bureau (人社局) to investigate the employment needs of enterprises, integrate training resources, and conduct "order-based" skills training with the Vocational Education New City (职教新城), which steadily drives employment for more than 2,000 people throughout the year and indirectly drives employment for more than 5,000 people.
"We not only strictly enforce discipline to set a bottom line for development, but also promote cadres to take responsibility through precise supervision, providing a strong guarantee for the construction of major projects and the healthy development of enterprises," said the relevant person in charge of the Songming County (嵩明县) Discipline Inspection Commission (纪委) and Supervision Commission (监委).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 沈童睿
"Concentrating office work in one building eliminates back-and-forth travel, making communication and coordination more convenient." Some time ago, the Jilin Provincial Development and Reform Commission (吉林省发展改革委) consolidated its six previously dispersed office locations into one, to the delight of its staff.
The Jilin Provincial Government Affairs Administration (吉林省机关事务管理局) is implementing the requirement to "live frugally," promoting the integration and optimization of office space for provincial government agencies, reducing operating costs, and revitalizing idle assets.
In the past, some departments and units faced problems such as large management radii and high administrative costs due to dispersed office locations. To address this, the Jilin Provincial Government Affairs Administration (吉林省机关事务管理局) promoted relatively centralized office arrangements. Fourteen provincial administrative departments moved into "new homes," such as the Provincial Financial Office (省委金融办) relocating to the Provincial Department of Finance (省财政厅) office building, and the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (省农业农村厅) and its 26 affiliated institutions co-locating in the same building. Departments with close working relationships were brought together, and the agencies and institutions of the same department were consolidated.
After centralizing office space, departments focused on "squeezing out excess" from internal space. Many government employees noticed that underutilized small meeting rooms and activity rooms in office buildings were being converted into offices with the addition of personnel and equipment. This was because the Jilin Provincial Government Affairs Administration (吉林省机关事务管理局) conducted a thorough review of office space usage, promptly rectifying any violations or inefficient use. To date, it has integrated and optimized inefficient, idle, and excessive office space in 39 departments, freeing up 112,000 square meters of building area. Small canteens and gyms that had been underutilized for a long time were also closed, their uses re-planned, and returned to their primary function as office space.
"We have adopted a classified approach to the space freed up, allocating some to departments with genuine office needs, and using the other part to support the development of social programs through overall planning," said the relevant person in charge of the Real Estate Management Division of the Jilin Provincial Government Affairs Administration (吉林省机关事务管理局房地产管理处).
In Yutan Town (玉潭镇), Changchun Jingyue High-tech Development Zone (长春净月高新区), a public welfare elderly care center has been put into use, making it easier for residents to access elderly care services. Near Satellite Square (卫星广场) in the southern part of the city, the Jilin College of Arts (吉林艺术学院) has added professional venues such as theaters and film studios to meet the teaching and creative needs of teachers and students. These locations were originally idle office areas, which were revitalized and transformed into teaching buildings, hospital wards, public welfare nursing homes, cultural and tourism projects, etc., under the coordination and promotion of the government affairs department. To date, Jilin Province (吉林省) has revitalized 345 properties of provincial administrative departments, totaling 335,900 square meters, with a monetary value of 883 million yuan.
Jilin Province (吉林省), in accordance with the newly revised "Regulations on Practicing Economy and Opposing Waste by Party and Government Organs" (《党政机关厉行节约反对浪费条例》), and in light of its actual work, has further improved the supporting system for office space management: sorting out violations such as over-standard allocation and use of office space and construction without approval, formulating a negative list, and clarifying the red line for the use and management of office space. Focusing on office space maintenance and renovation, resource allocation, and other aspects, it has formulated and improved relevant measures and standards to enhance the level of standardized management. "Every penny saved by Party and government organs can be used to arrange more money for people's livelihood undertakings. We will further improve the revitalization, allocation, and efficiency of office space, provide strong support for the efficient operation of organs, and make more contributions to enhancing the well-being of the people," said the person in charge of the Jilin Provincial Government Affairs Administration (吉林省机关事务管理局).
Return to TopBy: 胡一峰
In today's era, public emotions are diverse, complex, and rapidly changing, while the emotions of the times are grand, profound, and full of sincerity. Creative endeavors should delve deeply into these emotions, drawing the most abundant emotional energy from the freshest life experiences, marking footprints, questioning the soul, and showcasing a myriad of phenomena.
Looking at the outstanding literary and artistic works that emerged in 2025, the art and cultural gala "Justice Will Prevail" embodies a profound love for the country and family, demonstrating the strong cohesive force of the national spirit; in the TV series "Silent Glory," the heroic spirit of the martyrs, "If I go and don't return, then I won't return," moved countless viewers to tears; the novel "A Home for All" unfolds a panoramic view of customs and human relationships, prompting people to re-examine life. The depiction, expression, and stirring of "emotion" are the common secrets to the success of these works.
Emotion is the core of a work and the source of creative power. The ancients emphasized "poetry originates from emotion," regarding "when climbing a mountain, emotion fills the mountain" as the ideal state of creation, and measuring the effect of creation with "all scenery is emotional language." Differences in themes, subjects, genres, as well as the individuality and style of creators, will all affect the way emotions are expressed. There are similar stories in the world, but no identical masterpieces. Only when creators open the floodgates of emotion, allowing it to flow in the fertile soil of life, can their works be unique and captivating.
Profound and stable emotions are often expressed through immediate and variable moods. Even the same emotion, in different eras and cultural contexts, will wear different emotional cloaks. Emotion and mood thus constitute an intriguing relationship. Today, with the rise of the Internet and its deep integration into social life, the expression, dissemination, and collection of public emotions have become easier. The interactivity and anonymity of cyberspace stimulate people's impulse to say what they want, and provide the greatest possible opportunity for this. Emotions have never been as visible, audible, and preservable as they are today.
As various emotions are expressed conveniently and frankly on the Internet, some literary and artistic works are welcomed because they are full of emotion, some focus on emotional companionship, and others focus on emotional output and release. Some creators even equate literature and art entirely with "electronic pickles" or "audiovisual happy water," taking simple "direct delivery" as their skill, while algorithm recommendation mechanisms help dissemination platforms easily grasp users' "emotional weaknesses," delivering "emotional antidotes" to users' mouths in a timely and precise manner, bringing instant satisfaction. Literature and art are becoming objects of emotional consumption.
The new role of emotion in literature and art should not be completely negated, but should be viewed dialectically. When we binge-watch micro-dramas for hours on end, we are likely trying to wait for the ending where the good guys are reunited and the bad guys are brought to justice in the up-and-down "thumb movement," to "breathe a sigh of relief" and feel at ease, completing value confirmation through emotional release. And when we watch a drama, if we are fully immersed in the play, crying and laughing, it is often because we are first infected by the emotions of the characters on stage, and then empathize with their fate stories. Mobilizing the emotions of readers and audiences is an important criterion for measuring the appeal of a work. In today's fast-paced society, people live busier lives, endure greater psychological pressure, and have more fragmented cultural leisure time, objectively requiring more "emotionally satisfying" literature and art to soothe anxious hearts and relax tense nerves.
But it should also be seen that literature and art bear the function of cultivating the mind and nurturing sentiments, and are essentially an aesthetic activity rather than a simple emotional catharsis. Excellent creators are inevitably observers of emotions, able to keenly feel and capture the representative and universal emotions that permeate social life, wash and refine them with the laws of value and aesthetics, and express them in appropriate artistic forms, turning them into stories and shaping them into characters. Novels such as "Ordinary World," TV series such as "Desire," and movies such as "Furong Town" (芙蓉镇) were all the rage for this reason. Behind those seemingly fleeting emotions are public opinion, people's hearts, and the imprints of the river of the times.
Literary and artistic creation does not exclude emotional expression, but needs more emotional expression; literary and artistic appreciation does not avoid emotional release, but needs more emotional resonance based on value recognition. If we only satisfy the "shallow and thin" emotional needs, and ignore the "deep and thick" emotional pursuits, over time, the desire of literature and art to reach the depths of life and humanity will inevitably decrease, and the ability to analyze historical and social textures will also be weakened, its artistic value and aesthetic connotation will decline accordingly, and it may even damage social aesthetic tastes and the creative ecology.
Whether emotion or feeling, both are products of life. Only by truly delving into life can creators extract diversified artistic "beauty" from the multi-layered "emotion" of life. To continuously enrich the emotional atmosphere of works, it is necessary to climb up from three dimensions.
From the deepening of social issues to ideological themes. The reason why the micro-drama "Inside and Outside the Home" is popular is certainly related to hitting hot topics such as patriarchal prejudice and conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, but more importantly, the drama does not stay on one-way emotional output, but takes advantage of the constantly reversing plot to import themes with considerable ideological depth and emotional temperature. Social issues are certainly hot, but without solid plot implementation and without deepening in thought and emotion, they will not be able to penetrate people's hearts after all.
From the condensation of public emotions to the emotions of the times. In the movie "Ne Zha" (哪吒之魔童闹海), the collision with the surrounding world in the process of growing up, the loneliness and anger that accompany struggle and resistance, are undoubtedly emotions that many people can empathize with, but above emotions, what really makes this work boil with blood is the courage of Ne Zha (哪吒) and Ao Bing (敖丙) to move forward bravely in the face of themselves and the world, and the latter is in line with the enterprising spirit of the times.
From emotional satisfaction to the sublimation of spiritual nourishment. Emotional value allows a work to spread quickly on the Internet, but works that can only give emotional value are destined to not go far. Taking the newly emerging mass literary and artistic works such as "Holding a Beam of Light in the World" and "I Love Hegou" as examples, they are welcomed not only because the "amateur" identity of the authors themselves will narrow the distance with readers and achieve similar emotional expression, but also because the true feelings of life that permeate these "songs of laborers" illuminate the corners of the human world like stars, warming the hearts of readers.
In today's era, public emotions are diverse, complex, and rapidly changing, while the emotions of the times are grand, profound, and full of sincerity. Creative endeavors should delve deeply into these emotions, drawing the most abundant emotional energy from the freshest life experiences, marking footprints, questioning the soul, and showcasing a myriad of phenomena.
(The author is the Deputy Director of the Theoretical Research Office of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (中国文联))
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The novelty of newly created operas cannot be separated from the aesthetic traditions of opera, genuine life experiences, and contemporary expressions that resonate with the audience.
Many opera audiences have had this experience: they are intimately familiar with old operas, yet they find them constantly refreshing; some newly created operas with dazzling scenes and great fanfare, however, feel empty, detached, and lacking in contemporary appeal. This cannot help but make people ask: why do these outwardly novel works feel even more outdated than old operas that have been sung for hundreds of years?
For an art form to maintain its vitality, it needs to constantly connect with new audiences. Creating and staging newly created operas is an important way for opera to enrich its expressive power and directly face contemporary life. However, the innovation of some newly created operas has not taken root in lively and dynamic reality, but has remained on the superficial level of phenomena, doing some new sets and new costumes, putting up a few display screens, and designing a complex lighting effect, lacking observation of social emotions and insight into real human nature. Behind the "sense of outdatedness" is the perfunctory attitude of creation and the lack of creative spirit.
The ancients called scripts "legends," which shows that the primary thing for a good opera is to tell a story that is refreshing. However, in recent years, there has been a tendency towards homogenization in the creation of newly created operas. Some plots are too suspended, and some repeatedly use the same plot pattern. For example, when depicting rural themes, it is the routine of "cadres being diligent but encountering obstacles in their work, and villagers being kind but easily misled by bad people"; when showing heroic figures, it is a forced emotional appeal that they neglect their families and ignore their illnesses for the sake of their work. If you know the ending as soon as you see the beginning, why would the audience have the motivation to enter the theater again?
The novelty of the story cannot be separated from creative ideas that break through routines, nor can it be separated from a genuine observation of life. Peking Opera *Hua Ziliang* (《华子良》) took a different approach, focusing on a supporting character in the novel *Red Rock* (《红岩》), using "pretending to be crazy and acting foolish" to write about the humiliation and burden of revolutionaries. Yue Opera *Stage Sisters* (《舞台姐妹》) brought the real experiences and mental journeys of Yue Opera performers from the old society to the new society to the stage, which is not only vivid and fragrant, but also has a natural appeal to audiences who love Yue Opera and are familiar with anecdotes. The coexistence of depth of conception and the fun of viewing is what drama should look like.
When the story falls into the 窠臼 (kē jiù - "rut," a fixed pattern or convention) of concept precedence, the characters easily lose flesh and blood and become footnotes to concepts, rather than emotionally rich and vivid lives. As a result, what the audience sees are thin conceptual symbols, and it is difficult to find joys and sorrows that are "related to me." Writing characters as living people, although it is an old topic, still requires today's creators to spend a lot of effort.
When the content cannot truly touch the audience, technology becomes a decoration. Some screenwriters are obsessed with playing with narrative tricks, actors are eager to be innovative, and troupes introduce directors who are not familiar with the stage language of opera, putting a seemingly novel "cross-border" shell on the work... Similar "performance-style innovation" loses the beauty accumulated over the years by the opera art itself.
Old operas also have to undergo long-term polishing and modification to remain fresh over time. Newly created operas should not be discarded after being performed once, but need to be constantly polished in repeated performances. The novelty of newly created operas cannot be separated from the aesthetic traditions of opera, genuine life experiences, and contemporary expressions that resonate with the audience. Only by getting rid of narrative laziness and blind reliance on stage technology, and adhering to the patience and perseverance of creating classics, can newly created operas truly possess the vigorous vitality that matches the "new."
Return to TopBy: 陆嘉宁
On the eve of the Spring Festival film season, it is a moment of tranquility before the box office battle. The smoke of war has not yet risen, and the attention is slightly lower. The small-to-medium budget action film "Northeast Police Story 3" (hereinafter referred to as "East 3") chose to be released at this time, based on a clear understanding of its own positioning: avoid head-on confrontation with big productions, and rely on wonderful fight scenes, tight plots, down-to-earth humor, and passionate positive energy to accurately lock in target audiences. The pre-screening box office exceeded other works in the same period.
The first two films in the series were both online movies and achieved good box office results on the iQiyi platform. By the third film, it already has an IP effect. In terms of characters, the protagonist Li Hongqi (李红旗) is a grassroots police officer with superb martial arts skills, hates evil like an enemy, is humorous and open-minded, and has affinity. In terms of story setting and comedy style, it is similar to the classic film "Today I Rest" (今天我休息). Whenever Li Hongqi (李红旗) takes a vacation, whether it is returning home for the New Year or going on a blind date, he will unexpectedly encounter criminals. In a moment of desperation, he will engage in a desperate fight. The ending is naturally that evil does not prevail over good, which is very satisfying.
The "real kung fu + light comedy" brand has accumulated a good reputation and popularity for the series of films, and has also given the new work the confidence to "fight" from the screen to the big screen. This time, in order to re-hold his wedding, Li Hongqi (李红旗) took leave and traveled to Hainan Island (海南岛屿). He met a little girl, Xin Xin (昕昕), on the plane. The latter accidentally disappeared, leading to the tip of the iceberg of cross-border trafficking crimes. In order to rescue the victimized children, he followed the clues, went deep into the tiger's den, and desperately exchanged for clues, and finally brought the criminal suspects to justice. The plot is not complicated, but it excels in paying attention to details, and the foreshadowing is well-coordinated. The strong atmosphere of life and human touch in the literary drama also balances the tension and intensity of the action scenes, and the overall presentation is relatively smooth and natural.
Compared with "big productions," this series does not have luxurious sets and grand scenes. The action scenes take place in everyday life scenes, parking lots, billiard rooms, dance halls, food stalls... The familiar spaces and props for the audience add a unique flavor to the film and add a bit of realism and intimacy, which is in line with the more realistic fighting style. The two previous works have left behind "famous scenes" of action scenes: the first indoor bathhouse game, Li Hongqi (李红旗) cleverly used the slippery tile floor to turn inconvenience into advantage and efficiently subdue the enemy; the second outdoor vegetable market chase, Li Hongqi (李红旗) flashed and moved between the vegetable stalls, chasing criminal suspects, quite like Jackie Chan's (成龙) kung fu comedy style. In "East 3," the action design is upgraded again, with a large amount and satisfying content. Several major scenes progress step by step: "close the door and beat the dog" to catch thieves in the car, the son-in-law and mother-in-law "kick the hall" in the billiard room, the policewoman disguises herself and bravely fights female bandits, Li Hongqi (李红旗) fights hard against husband and wife criminal suspects, and the climax scene takes place in an isolated island eatery, where Li Hongqi (李红旗) reverses the situation under the desperate situation of being tied up, and wins with exquisite grappling skills.
With the increase in cultural categories, action movies are no longer as popular as they were in the 1980s and 1990s, but it can be seen from the "kung fu craze" of online movies that as long as you work hard to maximize the "fighting scenes," such works can still arouse enthusiasm for watching movies. Xie Miao (谢苗), the actor who plays Li Hongqi (李红旗), relies on his martial arts skills and years of continuous cultivation on this track to inherit the "kung fu film" tradition pioneered by actors such as Bruce Lee (李小龙), Jackie Chan (成龙), Jet Li (李连杰), Donnie Yen (甄子丹), and Wu Jing (吴京), and has created the "Northeast Police Story" series, which also brings new possibilities for the inheritance and development of Chinese action movies.
(The author is an associate professor at the School of Theater, Film and Television, Communication University of China (中国传媒大学))
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American pilot Jimmy Doolittle, in his early 30s, precisely completed takeoffs and landings in a fully enclosed cockpit solely relying on instruments, laying the foundation for modern blind flying technology. During World War II, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was ordered to lead a squadron to raid Tokyo, breaking the "safety myth" of the Japanese mainland and greatly boosting the morale of the anti-fascist allies, historically known as the "Doolittle Raid."
The original drama "Searching for 'Doolittle'" jointly produced by the China Coal Mine Art Troupe (中国煤矿文工团) and the Publicity Department of the Quzhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共衢州市委宣传部) was recently performed in Beijing (北京). The work does not tell the legendary story of Doolittle, nor does Doolittle himself appear. Instead, it focuses on two ordinary American soldiers, Manch (曼奇) and Fact (法克特), after the Doolittle Raiders crashed; those who rescued them were not heroes, but a group of ordinary farmers living in rural Quzhou (衢州), Zhejiang (浙江) Province. A huge B-25 aircraft wreckage lies across the center of the stage, serving both as a relic of war and a silent screen: historical images of the Doolittle Raiders bombing Tokyo (东京), retreating to China, and receiving assistance from the people of Quzhou are constantly projected onto the wreckage. War and its history appear both real and distant here; in contrast, the encounters between people on stage are real and tangible.
The male protagonist, Jiang Banchu (江半出), is building an airport in Quzhou to cooperate with the Doolittle Raid, but due to the highly confidential nature of the mission, he knows nothing about the decisions made across the ocean; when Manch and Fact fall from the sky, Jiang Banchu is equally ignorant of their English. Because he knows nothing, there are no preconceived notions, only the instinctive response of one life to another.
"Searching for 'Doolittle'" continues to ask: What kind of connection can be established between strangers from foreign countries? Jiang Banchu brings the noodles that his lover, Guihua (桂花), cooked for him to Manch; learning to use chopsticks requires effort, but satisfying hunger with food does not. Guihua's child has a persistent high fever, and Manch wants to give the child antipyretic medicine, but Guihua's mother-in-law, who suffered from the invasion of China by the Eight-Nation Alliance, regards all "foreigners" as enemies and firmly opposes it. In the end, the child takes the medicine, the condition improves, and the mother-in-law's prejudice is also dispelled.
Shared loss makes this relationship even deeper on the basis of mutual giving. Jiang Banchu's close friend, Xu Zhiyuan (徐志远), died in a Japanese bombing, and Manch's comrade, Fact, also died of serious injuries shortly after being rescued by Jiang Banchu. Before this, they had all imagined their post-war lives together, whether it was buying a piece of land in their hometown of Quzhou or building a house for their mother in the United States, the two were no different. At this moment, Jiang Banchu holds the pen given to him by Xu Zhiyuan, and Manch gazes at Fact's necklace, feeling the same sorrow. Manch sings the American folk song "Home, Sweet Home," while Jiang Banchu sings "Farewell," with lyrics written by Li Shutong (李叔同). Different languages converge in the depths of the same melody: Friends are scattered, and tonight's dream is cold.
This layer of resonance is ultimately pushed to the level of ritual. Jiang Banchu and his fellow villagers bury Fact in the Jiang family's ancestral grave and hold a Chinese funeral for him, breaking the pot and sending the spirit, giving the ritual that originally belonged only to "one's own people" completely to a young soldier from a foreign country. Corresponding to this is the Western-style wedding hosted by Manch for Jiang Banchu and Guihua, simple and restrained, with only blessings and witnessing. Funeral and wedding, one sending off and one welcoming, one end and one beginning, cross the rivers and seas and time and space, and are incorporated into the same solemn order of life and death.
Jiang Banchu always understands all of this in the way he is most familiar with. He is a Yue opera (婺剧) enthusiast, and his mind is full of characters from the plays. Seeing the dying Fact, he thinks of Cheng Ying (程婴) in "The Orphan of Zhao" (赵氏孤儿). There are no natural heroes in the world, but when there is no way to retreat, some people still choose to stand up and do what should be done. Witnessing Xu Zhiyuan's death in the bombing, he fled home in fear, which is a natural reaction in the face of war; later, in order to escort Manch away, he bravely returned to the airport after Guihua persuaded him that 做人不能只做半出 (zuò rén bù néng zhǐ zuò bàn chū - "one cannot only do half a play," one must see things through to the end). At the end of the play, he finally finishes singing the excerpt "Zhang Fei Shouts at Dangyang Bridge" (张翼德喝断当阳桥), not singing about Zhang Fei's bravery, but about himself who knows that it is impossible but chooses not to retreat.
It is at this moment that Jiang Banchu completes his growth, and "Searching for 'Doolittle'" also completes its true search—the person who chooses to "complete" himself. The significance of the Doolittle Raid in military history has long been determined, but what this work cares about is not how war changes the world, but how ordinary people make choices and take risks for others in war. It is also in this sense that the play brings the distant anti-fascist memory back to the present through a series of specific and perceptible relationships. After such a long and difficult history and reality, can people transcend differences and entrust themselves to each other? The drums that keep beating on the stage allow the audience to hear the answer in their hearts.
(Author's affiliation: Central Academy of Drama (中央戏剧学院))
Return to TopRecently, animated comic dramas have swept across major audio-visual platforms. This type of short animated drama, which uses AI technology to transform online novels and comics into videos, has struck a chord with user demand: short and concise, full of exhilarating sensations, and very stress-relieving. However, similar to online novels and micro-dramas, the rapidly emerging AI comic dramas inevitably emphasize form over substance, lacking depth in content.
Some creators and platforms have recognized this problem and are trying to tap into the treasure trove of traditional culture to make the dramas more flavorful and lasting. The grand settings in classics such as "Classic of Mountains and Seas" (《山海经》) and "Journey to the West" (《西游记》), through the powerful computing power of AI and the magnificent imagination of online novels and comics, are transformed into more shocking audio-visual effects and bizarre worlds, making the delightful experience of comic dramas not only derived from the "exhilaration" of audio-visual senses, but also extended to the "passion" of cultural heritage.
In "Investiture of the Gods" (《封神演义》), the majestic and cold "Master Tongtian" (通天教主) has a "cute" human touch; Sun Wukong's (孙悟空) "Here comes your old grandson!" rings out in the vertical screen... This attempt to put "old wine in new bottles" also highly matches the aesthetic of the "trendy culture" of young people who seek novelty, change, and unconventionality.
Upholding the bottom line of values and adhering to the refinement of content, it is hoped that this creative wave stirring with Chinese style and technology will allow more good stories to flow from the fingertips touching the screen to the hearts that love traditional culture.
(Chen Hanbing (陈寒冰), Minhang District (闵行区), Shanghai (上海))
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Content with genuine cultural vitality is always rooted in deep concern for people, careful observation of social changes, and the creative use of media characteristics.
In an era dominated by fast-paced short video dissemination, podcasts, a "slow medium" requiring patience and focus, have emerged as a dark horse. According to statistics, the number of Chinese podcast listeners is expected to exceed 170 million by 2025, reaching a wider audience. This is not an accidental media reversal, but a precise response by the current literary and artistic ecosystem to the spiritual needs of the audience. The rise of podcasts is essentially a return to the value of authentic dialogue, the ecological empowerment of universal co-creation, and the rigid demand for deep connection in an era of fragmented information.
The popularity of podcasts is primarily rooted in the irreplaceable scenario adaptability of the audio medium. Moments requiring the use of hands and eyes, such as walking, exercising, and driving, dictate that sound is the safest and most efficient information channel. This unique attribute allows podcasts to precisely embed themselves into the gaps of modern life, using fragmented time to complete knowledge replenishment and emotional companionship, which not only fits the multitasking habits of life but also fills the spiritual void under the fast pace. Unlike the passive reception of short videos, the "auditory roaming" form of podcasts does not interfere with daily activities, allowing people to gain an active space for thought exploration. This scenario adaptability is the foundation of its breakthrough.
A deeper reason lies in the powerful correction of visual information overload by podcasts. Behind the efficient dissemination of short videos, there are also hidden worries about the superficialization of thinking, while the "acoustic environment" created by podcasts is like a portable "deep reading" hut. It does not rely on visual impact, but builds an intimate and immersive atmosphere like whispers through authentic human voices, allowing emotions to flow continuously and viewpoints to resonate, providing a barrier for the audience to resist information noise. For example, "Jumping Island FM" (跳岛FM) brings together multi-voiced dialogues of writers, translators, and scholars, like a series of literary salons, from the evolution history of Journey to the West stories to the spiritual world of contemporary people, from "Andersen's Fairy Tales" to Chinese folk songs, allowing literary classics to regrow in the current cultural context; "Story FM" (故事FM) features personal experiences narrated by those who have lived them, whether they are teachers in border areas or urban security guards, each narration is like a window, opening up to another person's life scene.
The flourishing of podcasts is inseparable from the new mass literary and artistic ecology of universal co-creation. The low threshold of production with just a mobile phone makes "everyone can be a podcaster" a reality. Professional institutions provide quality demonstrations, and ordinary creators fill vertical fields with knowledge cultivation and personalized expression. Professional production and user creation stimulate each other, forming a sound field covering diverse content such as culture, technology, dialects, folk customs, and emerging occupations. This active atmosphere of universal participation allows podcasts to break away from the limitations of traditional media and become a literary and artistic carrier that combines professionalism and everyday life.
Trends will change, but people's needs for spiritual connection and intellectual collision will always be there. The rise of podcasts not only adds a new form of expression to the literary and artistic scene of the new era, but also confirms a simple truth: content with genuine cultural vitality is always rooted in deep concern for people, careful observation of social changes, and the creative use of media characteristics. The charm of podcasts is never the "long" form, but the "deep" connotation and the "true" temperature. This requires creators to continuously hone their core competitiveness, and use richer cognitive landscapes, content creativity, and emotional resonance to talk to current and future audiences.
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