Summary: Xi Jinping, accompanied by Wang Huning, Cai Qi, and Ding Xuexiang, met with leaders from non-Communist parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival. Xi acknowledged their contributions in 2025 and expressed hope that they would actively fulfill their duties in the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), focusing on political guidance and contributing to high-quality development. He called for enhanced self-construction and adherence to the Party line, especially for ACFIC in guiding the private sector. Xi also emphasized the importance of research and advice to the central government.
Summary: On February 10th, Xi Jinping conducted video calls from Beijing with nine units across the PLA and People's Armed Police Force, including units from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force, Information Support Force, Joint Logistic Support Force, and People's Armed Police. Xi affirmed the military's progress in political rectification, anti-corruption efforts, and overall task completion. He emphasized the importance of maintaining combat readiness during the upcoming Spring Festival, urging vigilance and effective responses to potential emergencies. Zhang Shengmin was reported to have participated in the activity.
Summary: During a pre-Lunar New Year inspection in Beijing, Xi Jinping visited a tech innovation park, a community elderly care service center, and a market in the Longfusi area. At the tech park, Xi emphasized the importance of self-reliance in science and technology and urged Beijing to focus on high-tech industries. He also stressed the importance of integrating traditional culture with modern development, especially for Beijing. At the market, Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of the Chinese New Year to the general public, and urged party and government officials to ensure people could enjoy their holiday.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang stressed the importance of advancing AI innovation, industrial development, and application to foster new quality productive forces during the State Council's 18th thematic study session. Li highlighted the need for breakthroughs in the entire AI chain, promoting scaled commercial applications, and cultivating an industrial ecosystem by coordinating resources like data and computing power. He further emphasized open collaboration and the building of an open-source technical system. Li called for strengthening AI governance, improving relevant laws and regulations, and building a safe guarantee for AI applications. Zhou Bowen, Director of the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, provided explanations. Vice Premiers Ding Xuexiang and Zhang Guoqing, and State Councilor Wu Zhenglong made exchange speeches.
Summary: Prior to the Lunar New Year, Xi Jinping visited Beijing, extending greetings to people across the country including those in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas Chinese. During his visit to a sci-tech park, a senior care neighborhood, and a Spring Festival market, Xi emphasized the importance of high-quality development, urging Beijing to leverage its strategic positioning and coordination with Tianjin and Hebei. Officials from Tianjin highlighted efforts to promote regional sci-tech collaboration, while Beijing officials like those from Shunyi district pledged to integrate urban industries with rural areas. Local leaders also expressed commitment to urban governance, community services, and ensuring a joyful holiday for the people.
Summary: The State Council issued an "Implementation Opinion on Improving the National Unified Electricity Market System," aiming to establish a unified, open, competitive, safe, and efficient electricity market by 2035. The document focuses on breaking down market segmentation and regional barriers to promote efficient market connections and high-level dynamic balance of electricity supply and demand. It outlines key tasks including optimizing resource allocation, improving market functions (spot, mid-long term, ancillary services, green electricity, and capacity markets), promoting diverse entity participation, and building a unified regulatory and technical framework. The goal is to support energy security, economic development, and the green transition, without mentioning any impact of or on the United States.
Summary: During a pre-Lunar New Year visit to Beijing from February 9-10, Xi Jinping inspected the city's tech innovation sector at the National Innovation Center, focusing on AI and urging self-reliance in technology. He also visited a community service center for the elderly, emphasizing the importance of elder care and community support, and a traditional market at Longfusi, stressing the need to preserve and promote traditional culture while ensuring adequate market supply for the holiday. Xi conveyed New Year greetings to all Chinese people, including those in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas, and discussed Beijing's role as a center for technological innovation, urging collaboration with Tianjin and Hebei. Xi also highlighted the importance of properly handling the relationship between relocation and upgrading, and he emphasized the importance of officials having the correct attitude towards performance and achievement.
Summary: At a State Council Information Office press conference, officials outlined the "Happy Shopping for the New Year" campaign, which includes over 360 million yuan in consumer subsidies, extended hours for cultural venues, and increased transport capacity for the Spring Festival. Ministry of Commerce Vice Minister Sheng Qiuping mentioned the initiative involves "three gifts" for consumers: trade-ins, prize-winning invoices, and financial support. The campaign also aims to boost inbound tourism by improving payment options for foreign visitors and ensuring access to tax refunds. The initiative includes online shopping events, with online retail sales reaching nearly 1 trillion yuan between the start of the New Year shopping festival on January and February 8.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, industrial development, and application in a State Council thematic study session focused on deepening and expanding "AI+" to empower various industries. During the session, Shanghai AI Lab Director Zhou Bowen provided explanations, and Vice Premiers Ding Xuexiang and Zhang Guoqing, along with State Councilor Wu Zhenglong, offered remarks. Li called for breakthroughs across the AI industry chain, promoting large-scale commercialization, and fostering an open, collaborative environment for AI development. He also stressed the need for enhanced AI governance and ethical guidelines to ensure safe and sustainable AI applications. The United States was not mentioned.
Summary: The China-Laos 500kV interconnection project, the largest cross-border power grid project between the two countries, achieved full line connectivity on February 5th, marking a new stage in China-Laos energy cooperation. The project, connecting China's Yunnan Province and Lao provinces, aims to enhance Laos' grid regulation capabilities and support clean energy development, with a bi-directional power transmission capacity of 1.5 million kilowatts. Xie Min, Deputy General Manager of the Lao National Transmission Network Company, highlighted the project's role in laying the foundation for Laos' future power stability and regional economic growth. The project also prioritizes ecological protection and employs Lao workers, providing them with training to enhance their skills and contribute to the sustainable development of Laos' power industry. The project is regarded as an important project for the China-Laos community.
Summary: The Lao National Electric Grid Co., Ltd. funded the construction of a new school in Namon Village, Oudomxay Province, Laos, as a supporting project for the China-Laos 500kV interconnection project. The new Namon South Village Elementary School replaces dilapidated structures with modern facilities, including computers and printers. Oudomxay Province Party Secretary Bounkhong Lachaleun expressed gratitude for the gift to the community. The project underscores the strengthening ties between China and Laos as they aim for two-way power exchange and enhanced cultural exchange. The connection of electricity and the connection of hearts will be a vivid footnote to the "China-Laos Friendship Year."
Summary: China hosted the first APEC Senior Officials' Meeting in Guangzhou from February 1-10, marking the start of its host year in 2026. China aims to foster an Asia-Pacific community by focusing on "building an Asia-Pacific community and promoting common prosperity." China will focus on three priorities: openness, innovation, and cooperation, with an emphasis on digital, smart, and green transformation. Discussions included promoting trade, investment, digital economy cooperation, and deepening the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific construction. China intends to align the RCEP and CPTPP and to upgrade connectivity blueprints.
Summary: The Chinese Permanent Delegation to UNESCO held a Spring Festival Temple Fair at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO General Assembly President Simona Mirela Miculescu attended and delivered speeches, with over 500 representatives from various countries participating. Azoulay highlighted the inclusion of the Spring Festival on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage and expressed UNESCO's desire for further cooperation with China. Ambassador Yang Xinyu emphasized the importance of family, tradition, and cultural inheritance embodied in the Spring Festival. The event aimed to allow guests to experience Chinese New Year traditions firsthand, displaying Chinese culture's historical significance and contemporary value.
Summary: A delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs, organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and led by CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin, visited Istanbul and Ankara from February 6-8 to deepen practical business cooperation between China and Turkey on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Ren promoted China's commitment to shared development and invited Turkish participation in the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo. Turkish officials and business leaders expressed optimism about supply chain cooperation and expanding trade and investment during China's 15th Five-Year Plan. The CCPIT also co-hosted the 3rd China-Turkey Economic and Trade Forum and renewed cooperation MOUs with Turkish organizations.
Summary: The Beijing People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries hosted a Lunar New Year gathering for international students in Beijing, featuring nearly 60 students and foreign friends from 35 countries. The event included activities focused on the history of Beijing's central axis, Chinese New Year traditions like making dumplings, and cultural performances. Students expressed appreciation for Chinese culture, with some highlighting the blend of tradition and modernity in China and the role of cultural exchange in fostering understanding. One student from Rwanda noted that 2024 is the "Year of China-Africa People-to-People Exchange" and expressed hope to share his experiences in China. Several students talked about the importance of the Spring Festival holiday in creating a sense of togetherness.
Summary: Chinese Ambassador to the African Union (AU) Jiang Feng, along with UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Claver Gatete, attended a "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration and Chinese New Year cultural exhibition co-hosted by the Chinese Mission to the AU and UNECA. Jiang stated the event, part of the "Year of China-Africa People-to-People Exchange," will deepen China-Africa friendship and build a solid cultural foundation for a China-Africa community with a shared future. The cultural exhibition highlighted Chinese zodiac culture, family reunions, and traditional customs through three sections. The event, attended by over 200 representatives from the AU, UN agencies, and Chinese and African youth, included nearly 600 people-to-people exchange activities that will take place throughout the year. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Kazakh archaeologists in Jambyl Region unearthed coins dating from the 8th to 12th centuries, including Chinese copper coins from the Tang and Song dynasties. The discovery highlights the prosperity of trade along the ancient Silk Road. Kazakh archaeologists believe that these coins have high historical and scientific value, and will help to research the trade history of the ancient Silk Road. After archaeological research, the coins will be transferred to the Jambyl Regional Museum for collection.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of effective investment for both supply-side structural reform and demand expansion, particularly in light of negative fixed asset investment growth projected for 2025. It argues that strategic investment can drive economic growth by stimulating demand, optimizing supply structures, and fostering innovation. The author recommends that the government should play a role in key construction projects and public welfare, while also incentivizing private investment by protecting the rights of private enterprises, opening up infrastructure projects, and ensuring access to funding. Finally, the article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: NPC delegate Yang Rong is preparing legislative proposals for the upcoming National People's Congress (NPC) session, focusing on safeguarding the rights of new employment groups, combating domestic violence, strengthening county-level comprehensive governance mechanisms, and renovating old residential areas. Her proposals aim to address issues such as social security contribution mechanisms for new employment forms, the establishment of "one-stop" rights protection service stations, and the coordination of various departments in old residential area renovation. Yang suggests optimizing social security contribution mechanisms for new employment groups and establishing "one-stop" rights protection service stations in areas where workers gather. She also advocates for strengthened top-level coordination and quality supervision in the renovation of old residential areas. Yang emphasizes the importance of representing the voices of the people and serving grassroots communities and those in need.
Summary: CPPCC National Committee member and Chongqing Haier washing machine line foreman Lu Yuefu, formerly a spray-powder worker, is concerned about why young people are unwilling to work in factories. To address this, Lu has been advocating for the implementation of the "New Eight-Grade Worker" system to link skill levels with pay, ensuring more stable and higher quality employment. He conducted surveys in Qinghai and Tibet, documenting data and workers' expectations for improved treatment. Lu emphasizes the importance of understanding issues from multiple perspectives to balance the interests of workers, factories, society, and the country.
Summary: The article profiles a boat-operating couple, Captain Liu Cheng Lei and his wife, Ms. Lu, who work for a shipping company transporting coal via the Grand Canal. Their new LNG-powered ship reflects modernization efforts in China's inland waterway transport, including cleaner energy and improved working conditions. Wu Zecheng, General Manager of Shandong Xineng Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, notes the increasing automation in ship manufacturing and discusses the company's development of electric ships, including exports to France and Africa. Wang Tingchang, the vice-general manager of Liu's company, emphasizes safety, energy efficiency, and operational effectiveness, and joins Liu on the boat to discuss the upcoming holidays. The article highlights the revitalization of the Grand Canal and its continued importance for regional economies.
Summary: This article describes the journey of fresh Chinese kale from a farm in Guangdong to a market in Hong Kong, highlighting the speed and quality control measures involved. Farmers harvest the vegetables, which are then inspected by customs officers (Bian Wenjie and Zhang Yanqiu from Zhaoqing Customs) for quality and safety. The kale is transported to Dongguan for sorting and packaging before being shipped to Hong Kong via a "green channel" at the Shenzhen Wenjindu Port, where customs officials (such as Yao Hui'an) ensure efficient passage. The entire process takes less than 24 hours, ensuring freshness for Hong Kong consumers.
Summary: CPPCC National Committee member Gong Fuwen believes ecological coordination, green transition, and cultural preservation in the Yellow River basin are insufficient, hindering further development. His proposal addressing these issues was designated a key proposal for 2025, prompting an inspection of ecological restoration and green development in Qinghai. The National Development and Reform Commission responded positively, incorporating his suggestions. Gong highlights the effective interaction between the proposal and departmental responses, boosting the CPPCC's advisory role. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's National Bureau of Statistics reported that January 2026 CPI increased 0.2% year-on-year, while PPI decreased 1.4% year-on-year but rose 0.4% from the previous month. The CPI increase was partly attributed to the base effect of the previous year's Spring Festival and decreased international oil prices. PPI growth was driven by the construction of a unified national market, increasing demand in sectors like AI and winter clothing, and divergent trends in input-related industries. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.8% year-on-year. There was no reporting on the statements or actions of officials, nor on the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On February 11th, Hainan province opened its first five duty-free shops for daily consumer goods in Haikou, Sanya, and Danzhou. The shops offer duty-free items like food, beverages, cosmetics, and household goods to eligible residents and foreign workers with residency permits, with an annual purchase limit of 10,000 yuan per person. Hainan residents expressed enthusiasm for the new policy, citing price reductions on imported goods. Customs officials, including Xiong Wen, Deputy Director of the Yecheng Customs, were present to oversee operations and ensure smooth customs clearance. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article profiles individuals dedicated to their professions, highlighting their commitment to national development through practical action. It follows Feng Limin, director of the Northeast Tiger and Leopard Monitoring and Research Center, who has dedicated 20 years to studying wild tigers and leopards in Northeast China. The piece emphasizes that integrating personal value with national development is a conscious choice, reflecting dedication and a sense of purpose. These individuals find joy and fulfillment in their work, demonstrating that a valuable life comes from passion and dedication, aligning personal aspirations with the nation's progress. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the importance of reducing burdens on local governments by eliminating formalism and bureaucracy. It highlights examples of provinces like Jiangsu, Sichuan, and Guangdong shutting down redundant or ineffective government apps ("政务应用程序") to improve efficiency. A new regulation from the State Council aims to prevent "face-saving projects" in government services. The piece emphasizes the need for a balanced approach of eliminating unnecessary tasks while establishing efficient systems, and stresses the importance of practical results and avoiding a superficial approach to burden reduction. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the popularity of the Guangzhou Metro's Jiahewanggang Station, a major transfer point, as a symbol of departures and new beginnings, especially around the Spring Festival. It highlights the emotional significance of leaving home for work and pursuing dreams in cities. The piece emphasizes the importance of cities focusing on the needs and aspirations of individuals to foster a sense of belonging and shared development. It concludes by linking individual aspirations with national progress, portraying Jiahewanggang as a metaphor for collective hope and a shared future. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: From 2021 to 2025, 351 species of fish were monitored in the Yangtze River Basin, an increase of 43 species compared to before the fishing ban, which shows that the aquatic biological integrity index has significantly improved. The Yangtze finless porpoise, the only freshwater cetacean in the Yangtze River, directly reflects the health of the Yangtze ecosystem. A 2025 survey showed that the Yangtze finless porpoise population has recovered to 1,426, an increase of 177 compared to the 2022 survey. The poem celebrates this recovery and the thriving ecosystem. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The Lingyin Temple scenic area in Hangzhou, after implementing a free admission policy with online reservations in December 2025, has seen 380,000 no-shows, prompting the introduction of stricter reservation rules starting February 1. The new rules include a 30-day suspension for first-time no-shows, with increasing penalties for subsequent offenses, as well as an online waitlist. Commentators have praised these new regulations, arguing that they establish necessary credit-based and responsibility-based thresholds. The article advocates for linking these systems to existing urban credit systems to promote broader adherence to online commitments. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the role and importance of notarization in China, highlighting its function as a preventative legal measure that fosters trust and ensures fairness in various aspects of life. The author, a deputy director of a Shandong notary office, emphasizes notarization's evolution from a mere formality to a crucial tool for safeguarding rights, preventing fraud, and resolving disputes. Digital notarization and other technological advancements are streamlining the process, making it more accessible and efficient for citizens, even those abroad. The article stresses notarization's contribution to building a trustworthy society by upholding integrity and adhering to established rules. It does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This is a call for submissions to various opinion and commentary columns within the People's Daily newspaper. The notice solicits articles for sections like "Everyone's Talk," "Heartwarming News and Hot Reviews," "The Chinese Road and the Chinese Dream," and "Commentary." The notice emphasizes that submissions should be original and not submitted to multiple publications simultaneously. The email address for submissions is provided, with a request to specify the intended column.
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Summary: Here are summaries of each article, adhering to the stated guidelines: * **小蘑菇撑起“幸福伞” (Small Mushrooms Prop Up "Umbrella of Happiness"):** This article discusses how Feixiang district in Hebei province has implemented a "company + base + farmer" model for mushroom cultivation, with the leading company, Fengshuo, providing unified resources and purchasing produce. The mushrooms are then sold abroad via Tianjin Port, increasing the incomes of local farmers. * **移民村的致富“三宝” (The Three Treasures of Wealth in an Immigrant Village):** This article profiles Gongyang Village in Shanxi, a relocated community that has found prosperity through three key industries: black fungus cultivation, cultural tourism (achieving 3A scenic spot status), and beef cattle farming. The village party secretary, Guo Shifeng, highlighted the increased per capita income resulting from these initiatives. * **沙窝窝绿了 老百姓富了 (Sandy Land Greened, People Enriched):** This article focuses on Zhangwu County in Liaoning province, which transformed from a sandy wasteland into productive farmland through afforestation and agricultural technology. The increased grain production, especially corn, and the branding of local produce like millet, have significantly improved farmers' livelihoods. * **“诚信菜摊”坚守23年 ("Honest Vegetable Stall" Persists for 23 Years):** This article reports on a self-service vegetable stall in Guangdong province's Yunfu city that has operated for 23 years without theft or disputes. The success of the stall reflects the strong moral values and community spirit fostered in the village. * **冬瓜地里算好丰收账 (Calculating a Good Harvest in the Winter Melon Fields):** This article describes how Da'an Village in Hainan province has prospered through black-skinned winter melon cultivation. The village has partnered with agricultural research institutions to improve soil conditions and crop yields. * **守边故事带火红色旅游 (Border Guarding Stories Ignite Red Tourism):** This article highlights Sarwulen Village in Xinjiang, which has developed a tourism industry based on its unique location and the stories of local border guards. Visitors can experience border patrol activities and learn about the history of safeguarding the border.
Summary: This article profiles three individuals from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan who are working and living in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. Chen Junning, a Hong Kong tech worker in Shenzhen's Qianhai, plans to bring his family to experience the area's development. Macau doctor Miao Yongrui, practicing in Hengqin, highlights the increasing integration of Macau and Hengqin, emphasizing the convenience and opportunities available. Taiwan entrepreneur Yang Zongxian, who runs businesses in Pingtan, describes his success and the growing Taiwanese community there.
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Summary: During the "Year Goods Season" (年货时间) leading up to the Spring Festival, China's courier services experienced a surge in deliveries, with an average of nearly 670 million parcels daily between February 2nd and 8th. Cross-border logistics facilitated the import of goods like Chilean cherries and seafood, while domestic networks enabled the delivery of local specialties from regions like Xinjiang and Yunnan. A new round of national subsidies also boosted the sales, especially household appliances, with deliveries up 30%. The State Post Bureau has mandated that courier services remain operational during the Spring Festival, and several major companies, including China Post, SF Express, and JD Logistics, have announced that they will continue to provide delivery services during the holiday.
Summary: The Central Propaganda Department posthumously awarded Dong Yijun, former Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, the title of "Role Model of the Times." Dong was recognized for his dedication to serving the people and solving their problems, whether as a police officer or in leadership. Cadres and ordinary people were reportedly deeply touched by his dedication and commitment to his duties. Many expressed their intention to emulate Dong's spirit in their own work, including officers from different regions such as Tianjin, Xiamen, Chongqing, Gansu and Xinjiang. His story inspired a film producer to create stories on "good police."
Summary: A Spring Festival gala for workers in new employment forms, sponsored by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, was broadcast on multiple platforms. The program featured performances highlighting the lives and work of these workers, including songs, dances, and other artistic formats. The gala, now in its fourth year, is a cultural outreach project aimed at these workers, with over 40 million viewers. The program aimed to inspire and celebrate the dedication of these workers. There was no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Song Tao, Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, offered Lunar New Year greetings to Taiwanese compatriots at a Fujian event, emphasizing the mainland's economic achievements under Xi Jinping and the opportunities for Taiwanese businesses in the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan." Song highlighted the deepening cross-strait cooperation and stated that cross-strait affairs should be handled internally, rejecting external interference, a statement likely directed towards the United States. Taiwanese business representatives expressed gratitude for the mainland's support and confidence in its development prospects, while also affirming their support for the "One China" principle and the "1992 Consensus." The event included a symposium and gathering attended by Taiwanese business leaders, youth representatives, and figures from Kinmen and Matsu, with officials from Fujian Province and Fuzhou City also present.
Summary: The "Our Festivals: Spring Festival" theme events for the upcoming 2026 Spring Festival are underway, with the Ministry of Publicity and other departments jointly organizing activities across multiple provinces. These events blend traditional customs with modern values, featuring folk performances, non-material cultural heritage displays, and the distribution of Spring Festival couplets to promote cultural pride and a sense of national unity. Local "village galas" and performances are being held to promote positive social values, while other events emphasize national unity through stories of dedication and progress. The events aim to foster a festive atmosphere while reinforcing cultural confidence and national identity.
Summary: The "Happy Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Celebrate the New Year Together" 2026 Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Spring Festival cultural tourism activities were launched in Tianjin. The three regions' cultural and tourism departments are promoting cross-regional tourism resources, focusing on performances, public services, special events, and tourist routes. In response to the extended Lunar New Year holiday, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cultural and tourism departments are exploring resource sharing, project co-construction, brand co-promotion, market expansion, and mutually beneficial policies. From the first to the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, intangible cultural heritage, food, and cultural and creative enterprises from the three regions will participate in the "Good Fortune Immediately" cultural market in Beijing's sub-center. Five themed routes covering "New City and New District Tours," "Winter Olympics Ice and Snow Tours," and others have been jointly planned, connecting 62 locations to meet diverse tourist needs.
Summary: The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Lantern Festival commenced in Guangzhou on February 10th and will continue until May 10th. Guided by Guangdong and Guangzhou's publicity and cultural tourism departments, and hosted by the Nansha District government, the festival features the theme "Bay Area Together - Splendid Millennium." The event covers 533,000 square meters with a 2.5 km main route, showcasing hundreds of large themed lantern displays across five exhibition areas. The festival aims to celebrate the Chinese New Year with Chinese, Lingnan, and international characteristics.
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Summary: China successfully conducted the first flight test of the Long March-10 series rocket and Mengzhou spacecraft at the Wenchang Space Launch Site. The test included China's first maximum dynamic pressure escape test for a spacecraft, where the Mengzhou spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket at maximum dynamic pressure and landed safely at sea. This test is critical for the future manned lunar landing mission, and it verified the reliability of the spacecraft's escape system during a high-risk scenario. The Long March-10 rocket is designed to send astronauts to the moon and supply China's space station. The test marks a substantial step toward reusable rocket technology.
Summary: A recent five-department joint initiative led by the Central Propaganda Department has produced the "Three-Year Action Plan for Revitalizing Drama (2026-2028)." The plan outlines 24 measures across seven areas to address issues like resource misallocation and talent gaps in the drama sector, aiming to improve the quality and relevance of theatrical productions. It emphasizes problem-oriented thinking, systematic planning, and respect for the inherent laws of artistic creation, with the goal of fostering a healthy and sustainable ecosystem for drama. The plan also shows concern for supporting grassroots and private troupes, protecting rare opera genres, and promoting local and young talent. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The fourth Yan Emperor Lantern Festival in Gaoping, Shanxi Province, will be held from February 10 to March 8, 2026, featuring five main venues and various activities. The festival will showcase traditional folk customs and non-heritage skills through events like lantern parades, immersive performances, and snow activities. Drone shows will recreate traditional Chinese weddings, and fireworks displays will be held at multiple venues. During the Spring Festival, 22 national protected units in Gaoping City will be open free of charge. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
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Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of vocational education in China's modernization, highlighting President Xi Jinping's focus on cultivating skilled workers to support the country's manufacturing and technological advancement. It argues for the need to adapt vocational education to the digital era and integrate it with industrial development to meet the demands of emerging industries and improve people's livelihoods. The piece further stresses the importance of integrating vocational and academic pathways, promoting collaboration between vocational schools and enterprises, and encouraging international cooperation. High-quality Party building is seen as essential for guiding the development of vocational education. The United States is not mentioned.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of digital cultural exports for enhancing China's international communication and cultural soft power, citing Xi Jinping's call for cultural exchange and the Party's support for developing new cultural formats. It argues that China needs to seize the opportunities of digital globalization and promote high-quality digital cultural exports by focusing on content innovation, technology empowerment, and ecosystem cultivation. The article highlights the need for audience-oriented content creation, leveraging technologies like AI for intelligent dissemination, and building independent platforms for overseas expansion. It also emphasizes the importance of talent cultivation and risk management to create a robust and sustainable ecosystem for digital cultural exports and does not mention the United States.
Summary: In anticipation of the Spring Festival, Quanzhou is hosting a series of cultural events, showcasing its heritage as a "World Heritage City" and its new title as a "World Gourmet Capital." Festivities include light shows on the Luoyang Bridge, blending ancient history with modern technology, and large-scale "踩街" (street parade) activities featuring both traditional and contemporary elements, including a recreation of Song Dynasty maritime trade. Food also plays a central role, with a carnival featuring local and international flavors, reflecting Quanzhou's history as a hub of the Maritime Silk Road. The events aim to revitalize cultural heritage by integrating it into contemporary life and engaging younger generations. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: This article discusses improvements in China's Spring Festival travel (Chunyun) services. It highlights innovations such as expanded "quiet car" options, designated "play areas" for children, and pet transportation services on trains. Other improvements mentioned include expanded luggage delivery, seamless transfers at transportation hubs, and more charging stations for electric vehicles. The article stresses the importance of user feedback, proper implementation, and ongoing refinement of these services to ensure passenger comfort and convenience during the travel rush. The United States and U.S.-China relations are not mentioned in the article.
Summary: Mei Pingyan's "Mei-Maiden Rural Market" distributed dividends ranging from 9,000 to 10,000 RMB to 20 villages in Huangshan District, Anhui Province. This initiative, facilitated by the Huangshan District Rural Brand Operation Incubation Center, aims to boost rural economies through cross-village collaboration, such as combining black sesame production in Shuxi village, food processing in Longshan village, and packaging in Fenghuang village. The market was jointly funded by Mei Pingyan's company and the Qiangcun company of Luochang village, Tanjiqiao town. The initiative aims to increase the added value of local products through branding and cooperative production.
Summary: A "Celebrating the New Year with Intangible Cultural Heritage, Welcoming the New Spring with Technology" event was held in Jinhua, Zhejiang, featuring humanoid robots performing Wuju opera and demonstrating classic spear skills. The event also showcased other technological displays like robotic dogs pulling carts and robotic arms writing Spring Festival couplets. These displays were combined with traditional cultural elements such as *diancui* art, bench dragon dances, Wuju opera masks, and intangible cultural heritage fish lanterns. The event aimed to create an immersive experience blending tradition and technology for visitors.
Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles: Recent reports highlight regional cultural and economic developments in China. Hebei's Handan city opened the country's first idiom-themed museum, showcasing over 2,000 artifacts and immersive technology. Guangdong province launched a movie-going promotion package with tourism routes. Shanxi province released a picture book on intangible cultural heritage, accompanied by a storytelling event. Finally, Yunnan province established the Nujiang Coffee Industry College to cultivate local talent. The articles do not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Hongqiao Flower Valley in Shanghai's Qingpu district, a bustling flower market in the Yangtze River Delta, is experiencing its busiest season. The area was revitalized from a former garbage dump into a landscape featuring 6,000 cherry trees and 45,000 hydrangeas. Shanghai Hongqiao Flower Valley Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. Chairman Xu Bo explained that the remediation involved covering the waste with soil and vegetation to create a sustainable ecological landscape. The project team sealed and processed the garbage, extracted biogas, and covered the area with thick planting soil. The article did not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A meeting was held in Shaoyun Village, Tongliang District, Chongqing, where villagers discussed development plans for the new year. Villagers raised suggestions for industry development and infrastructure construction. Discussions included attracting young people to return to the village and further developing local peach production, which generated considerable revenue for the village in 2025.
Summary: A "zero-work micro-station" in Wuhan's Wuchang district provides a workspace for textile workers, offering facilities like sewing machines and storage. Originally a simple shelter erected by the local street office to accommodate self-organized textile workers, the site was upgraded in 2022 with funding from municipal and district governments. The station supports the mending, altering, and ironing services provided by workers like Li Liang, who notes increased business approaching the Spring Festival. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, Wuhan established nearly a thousand service stations for workers such as couriers, assisting over 30,000 individuals returning to the city to start businesses or find employment. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The town of Chutouling in Tianjin's Jizhou district, known as "Mushroom Town," has successfully implemented smart cabin technology for the mass production of golden ear mushrooms, a high-value rare species. These 20-square-meter cabins use 5G+ intelligent control systems to regulate environmental parameters, enabling year-round cultivation. This innovation allows farmers to significantly increase their income, with each cabin projected to generate over 150,000 yuan annually. The mushrooms are destined for the Beijing market. This initiative seeks to meet the demand for golden ear mushrooms in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Summary: A mobile hospital, dubbed "Ulan Otech" (meaning "Red Medical Team on the Grassland"), has been launched in the Dorbod Mongolian Autonomous County of Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, to provide on-site medical services to rural residents. The mobile unit offers CT scans, EKGs, ultrasounds, and biochemical tests, eliminating the need for villagers to travel to the county seat for these services. Following the launch, the mobile hospital immediately began providing free check-ups in Boboli Village, Hujitumo Town. The unit facilitates real-time data transmission and remote consultations, improving access to care for remote populations. The director of Daqing Mongolian Hospital, Wu Pengfei, stated that a multidisciplinary team of experts will be established to ensure complete coverage of remote villages.
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Summary: A Hunan-based fireworks company, Liuyang Xiangxing, is innovating its products by using new materials and technologies to produce high-quality fireworks. The company, founded in 2000, overcame initial challenges related to irritating odors and weight restrictions for drone-mounted displays through research and development. By focusing on technological advancements such as smokeless, odorless, and sulfur-free fireworks, the company has seen steady growth in its export business. They have created drone-mounted fireworks that have gained popularity in China, and are now receiving international orders. The company's success is attributed to its commitment to innovation and adapting to stricter environmental regulations, without any mention of U.S. relations.
Summary: China's Ministry of Commerce announced the launch of a national-level overseas comprehensive service platform on February 11th. The platform aims to provide a "one-stop" public service for over 52,000 overseas enterprises, hundreds of thousands of foreign trade companies, and thousands of overseas contracting and labor cooperation companies. It integrates legal, financial, tax, foreign affairs, trade, logistics, customs, and trade promotion resources, connecting departments, industry organizations, service agencies, embassies, and over 100 foreign investment promotion agencies. The platform features over 260 columns and links 37 sub-platforms. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: An AI-powered health application named "Ant Fortune (蚂蚁阿福)" is gaining popularity in China, providing users with personalized health advice and interpretation of medical reports in plain language. The app leverages medical AI models to interpret common medical reports with high accuracy and offers customized diet and exercise plans. Over 500 renowned doctors, including six academicians, have created "AI avatars" on the platform to offer health education and consultation services. With over 30 million monthly active users, a significant portion coming from smaller cities, "Ant Fortune" aims to make healthcare more accessible and promote proactive health management, contributing to the "Healthy China" initiative. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Harbin Ice and Snow World will host a series of Lunar New Year festivities, including ice sculpture displays with traditional symbols, street performances, drone shows, and firework displays. Visitors can participate in immersive activities like themed parades and interactive games to win prizes. The event aims to provide visitors with an authentic Northern Chinese New Year experience.
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Summary: Fujian Province designated 2026 as the "Refreshing Fujian, Fujian-style Living" cultural tourism consumption theme year. The province launched over 4,300 cultural tourism promotional activities and 560+ cultural activities during the Spring Festival. Fujian's cultural and tourism sector has experienced high growth, with 718 million tourists in 2025, spending 940.65 billion yuan, up 10.6% and 12.6% year-on-year respectively. The province is promoting inbound tourism with new policies, particularly focusing on its five world heritage sites. Fujian is also boosting cultural exchanges across the Taiwan Strait and developing itself into a world-renowned tourism destination.
Summary: During the Milan Winter Olympics, Chinese athletes displayed camaraderie and competition with athletes from other nations. Figure skaters Sui Wenjing and Han Cong greeted French team leader Fabrice Blondel. Snowboarder Su Yiming exchanged encouragement with teammate Zhang Xiaonan. The article emphasizes the spirit of sportsmanship and friendship among athletes from different countries.
Summary: The article highlights the perseverance and dedication of athletes at the Winter Olympics, exemplified by Chinese short track speed skater Fan Kexin, who aims to treat each race like a final. It celebrates the stories of veteran athletes like Italy's Fontana, and athletes from Austria and the United States competing despite age or injury. It emphasizes that the spirit of the Olympics lies not only in winning gold medals, but also in the athletes' passion, resilience, and commitment to pushing their limits.
Summary: A Chinese student named Shao Chen, volunteering at Milan's central train station for the Winter Olympics, is assisting participants with information and transportation. Shao's team is responsible for coordinating the arrival and departure of personnel, liaising with the station, and arranging transport. He also facilitates cultural exchange by teaching his colleagues simple Chinese phrases. Shao expressed excitement about the opportunity and documented his experiences on social media, aiming to share insights about Milan and the Winter Olympics. He also helped a Chinese spectator recover their lost passport.
Summary: This article differentiates between the bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge events in the Winter Olympics, all of which involve racing down an ice track. Bobsleigh involves athletes sitting inside a vehicle with steering and brakes, requiring teamwork. Skeleton involves athletes sprinting and then sliding head-first on their stomachs on a small sled with no breaks. Luge involves athletes launching themselves using handles on the side of the track and sliding feet-first, lying on their backs.
Summary: Chinese snowboarder Zhang Xiaonan finished fifth in the women's big air event at the competition on February 9th, matching China's best result in the event. Zhang expressed satisfaction at landing a 1260-degree trick for the first time in competition, despite a flawed landing. She highlighted her growth and confidence gained from reaching the final and performing well. She noted that watching the Winter Olympics on TV four years ago, and that participating now was a dream come true. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article profiles Chen Li, a police officer in Yunnan province's Xishuangbanna border management detachment, focusing on his dedication to border security along the China-Laos-Myanmar border. Chen, stationed at the last outpost before the Lancang River flows out of China, recounts his experiences, including rescuing villagers and overcoming initial reservations about his remote posting. He emphasizes the importance of community relations and "guarding hearts" alongside the physical border. The article highlights the challenging conditions and sacrifices made by border officers, especially during holidays like Chinese New Year. Chen and his colleagues conduct patrols, resolve local disputes, and maintain the border markers, embodying their commitment to safeguarding the region.
Summary: Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Hong Kong High Court on February 9 for colluding with foreign forces and conspiracy to publish seditious publications. The article asserts that Lai's heavy sentence is justified by his role in instigating hatred towards the central and Hong Kong governments and soliciting foreign sanctions against China and Hong Kong. It defends the Hong Kong judiciary's independence and adherence to legal procedures, dismissing criticism from "anti-China forces" as attempts to smear Hong Kong's judicial system. The author highlights that the city has seen a strengthened economy, business environment, and international confidence since the implementation of the National Security Law. The article criticizes "anti-China forces" for attempting to whitewash Lai's actions and undermine Hong Kong's stability and development.
Summary: According to the article, Chinese cosmetics brand Hanshu aims to spearhead a new era of "domestic product rise" in the beauty industry by 2026. Hanshu, having reached 100 million users, emphasizes independent research and intelligent manufacturing, exemplified by its "Red Man Waist" product line. The company has invested heavily in R&D, establishing research centers both domestically and abroad, and aims to become a globalized brand. Hanshu emphasizes product quality control through its AI-powered "intelligent factories." The company's goals are to promote domestic cosmetics brands to achieve global development.
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Summary: The Asian Development Bank's "Asian Development Outlook" forecasts a 4.6% growth rate for developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, driven by robust domestic demand, industrial transformation, and rebounding external demand, particularly in electronics. East Asia's economic growth is expected to accelerate, with China's high-tech exports, especially green products like electric vehicles, contributing significantly to the region's growth. While the report highlights the positive impact of regional integration, such as RCEP, it also acknowledges challenges from global trade uncertainties and the impact of U.S. tariff policies. Digital transformation and technological innovation are seen as key to building resilience and driving economic growth in the region.
Summary: The international gold market has experienced significant volatility, driven by geopolitical risks, sovereign debt pressures, and declining trust in traditional safe-haven assets like the U.S. dollar. The author argues the U.S.'s increasing debt and "America First" policies have undermined confidence in its ability to repay its debts, leading to a decline in the dollar's safety. The author believes the Federal Reserve's independence, coupled with U.S. policies, may also impact the stability of the dollar. As a result, countries are diversifying their reserves into gold, the Euro, and other currencies like the RMB. The article sees this as a sign that the international monetary system is undergoing a period of transformation and reconstruction.
Summary: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that the forced recruitment of "comfort women" by Japanese militarism was a grave crime with undeniable evidence. This statement came in response to a question regarding a UN Human Rights Council communication to Japan expressing concern over the denial of victims' rights to seek truth and compensation. Lin Jian reiterated China's serious concern about Japan's improper and dishonest attitude toward its history of aggression. He urged Japan to reflect on its history and handle the issue of "comfort women" responsibly to gain the trust of its neighbors and the international community.
Summary: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian refuted recent statements by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Dinanno regarding China's nuclear policy, accusing the U.S. of distorting and smearing China's nuclear policy in an attempt to seek nuclear hegemony and shirk its own nuclear disarmament responsibilities. Lin stated that the U.S. is the biggest source of chaos in the international nuclear order and global strategic stability, pointing to the U.S.'s abandonment of the New START treaty and its pursuit of nuclear weapons modernization. He also refuted U.S. accusations of China conducting nuclear explosion tests, accusing the U.S. of fabricating excuses to restart its own nuclear testing. Lin urged the U.S. to reaffirm its commitment to the "pause in nuclear testing" and engage in strategic stability talks with Russia.
Summary: A Chinese agricultural development project in Nepal's Chitwan district is focused on introducing and cultivating Chinese hybrid rice varieties to help modernize Nepal's agriculture. The project, coordinated by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and implemented by the Chongqing government, involves the China South Asia Country Poverty Reduction and Development Cooperation Center's Nepal Southern Agricultural Science and Technology Park. Chinese and Nepali agricultural experts are collaborating on variety selection, technology demonstration, and personnel training, with 37 Chinese hybrid rice varieties being tested. Nepal's agricultural officials expressed that China had provided multiple training programs and construction programs, providing a great deal of help. Southwestern University and Nepal's agricultural universities are partnering to create a potato-breeding demonstration base.
Summary: NATO has launched "Arctic Sentinel," a multi-domain military operation aimed at reinforcing its presence in the Arctic and High North, led by the Joint Force Command Norfolk. This follows the realignment of joint operations area boundaries to include all Nordic countries under a unified command based in Norfolk, Virginia, in the United States. The move comes after tensions between the U.S. and its NATO allies, reportedly related to the U.S. seeking to obtain Greenland. Separately, Ford Motor Company reported a significant net loss for the previous year, partially attributed to approximately $900 million in unexpected tariff costs. The Iranian President stated that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and is ready for inspections but won't yield to excessive demands, blaming the "wall of distrust" built by the U.S. and some European countries for hindering nuclear negotiations.
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Summary: This article emphasizes the economic potential of China's "ice and snow economy," highlighting its role in stimulating consumption and regional development. It notes the rising popularity of winter sports and tourism, fueled by improved domestic manufacturing of equipment and the integration of culture and tourism. The development of high-quality facilities and services enhances public satisfaction. The article claims that innovative development of ice and snow resources is driving economic growth. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles, focusing on reported statements, accompanying individuals, and mentions of the United States or U.S.-China relations: * A media delegation from the "Belt and Road" forum visited several sites in China, including the Shizitan Hydropower Station where they learned about China's hydropower development. One journalist noted China's openness to sharing its development achievements, without directly referencing the US. * The delegation also visited Beijing's "Da Ji" project, highlighting the preservation of historical sites alongside modern development. A journalist from Peru emphasized China's achievements in addressing climate change and wished for this experience to be replicated and promoted. * At the Yili Yunnan Factory, the delegation observed the integration of technology in dairy production and green energy usage. * The delegation also visited the Xinghuacun Fenjiu Group in Shanxi, where they learned about the tradition and innovation in Chinese Baijiu production. * Finally, the delegation visited Great Wall Motors' XuShui Factory, and experienced the intelligent manufacturing and achievements in new energy vehicles, with one journalist hoping such cars can come to his home country.
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Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles, focused on the key points and mentioning the US where relevant: * **Wang Hongxiang** emphasized the importance of studying Xi Jinping's thought on the rule of law and promoting legal research to support socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics. * **Liu Changgen** highlighted Gansu's efforts in building comprehensive management service centers at various levels to improve grassroots governance and resolve social conflicts. * **Gong Peixiang** analyzed Xi Jinping's instructions, emphasizing the coordination of the rule of law with reform, development, and stability, and the promotion of social fairness and justice. * **Mo Jihong** stressed the need to accelerate the construction of a Chinese-style legal discipline system and enhance research on foreign-related legal theories, aiming to contribute China's wisdom to global governance. * **Wang Chongmin** discussed how Hainan Free Trade Port is aligning with international high-standard economic and trade rules like CPTPP and DEPA, including the implementation of foreign investment regulations, to promote a new form of open world economy.
Summary: This article highlights efforts across China to ensure safety and stability during the Spring Festival. In Qingdao, fire rescue teams are conducting safety inspections and providing fire prevention education. In Kunshan, courts are expediting the resolution of labor disputes to ensure workers receive their due wages before the holiday. In Shantou, police are implementing comprehensive security measures for traditional cultural events, and Beijing is trying to mediate disputes between workers and labor companies. The overarching goal is to provide a sense of security and well-being for the Chinese people as they celebrate the new year.
Summary: This article focuses on ensuring safety and social order during the Spring Festival travel season in China. It highlights efforts to promote legal awareness through public campaigns addressing issues like wage arrears and personal injury claims. Local governments are enhancing social governance by improving fire safety inspections and optimizing transportation services, including expanding charging networks for electric vehicles. The piece emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in maintaining safety and adhering to social rules during the holiday. Ultimately, the article connects individual safety with the broader national goal of peace and stability.
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Summary: The article discusses the "Three-Year Action Plan for Revitalizing Drama (2026-2028)," emphasizing its systematic approach to addressing challenges and promoting high-quality development in Chinese theater. The plan focuses on integrating various aspects such as creation, talent cultivation, market development, and heritage preservation. It aims to protect endangered theatrical forms, support grassroots troupes, and cultivate young audiences. The plan promotes cultural confidence and respects artistic principles, encouraging diverse narratives and emphasizing the importance of quality scripts and collaborative creation processes while also incorporating theater more firmly into the mainstream literary establishment.
Summary: Director Feng Yuanzheng of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (BPAT) is staging a new production of the play *Under the Red Banner*, adapted from Lao She's unfinished novel, to commemorate the BPAT's 70th anniversary. The play, directed in part by the author of this article, aims to capture Lao She's spirit through a multi-layered narrative that places the author as a character within the story. The director focused on "restoring Lao She's spiritual core," "transforming stage narratives," and "building contemporary resonance" to explore the nationalization of drama and "new Beijing flavor." The production features a multi-generational cast and a stylized set design meant to evoke both Beijing's past and the characters' impending doom, as well as convey the BPAT's legacy of innovation within tradition. The play seeks to create a dialogue between the past and present, allowing audiences to connect with Lao She's world.
Summary: A folk song performance featuring artists from the Hunan, Hubei, Chongqing and Guizhou provinces was held in Pengjiazhai, Xuanen County, Hubei. Thirteen groups performed folk songs from the Wuling Mountains, with songs originating from the various local rivers. The performances highlighted the region's diverse musical traditions and the cultural heritage of the Tujia, Miao, and Dong ethnic groups. The event emphasized the importance of preserving the diversity and original context of folk songs as a treasure of Chinese culture.
Summary: The article discusses the creation of the Chinese television drama *Life Tree*, which is based on the real-life story of rangers protecting the Kekexili region of Qinghai. Director Li Xue emphasized the importance of authenticity, requiring the crew to immerse themselves in the environment and interview rangers extensively. The drama highlights the tension between economic development and ecological protection in the region. The crew of 700 people endured harsh conditions during the 188-day filming period, with some actors experiencing weight loss and physical exhaustion. The series has been well-received by audiences, particularly in Qinghai, for its realistic portrayal of the rangers' dedication.
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The year 2026 marks the beginning of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan." It is hoped that the democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), and personages without party affiliation will actively perform their duties closely around the implementation of the decisions and deployments of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) and strive to demonstrate new achievements. First, strengthen political guidance and unite the forces of struggle. We must unswervingly use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) to strengthen our hearts and souls, deeply study and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and always think, stand, and work together with the Communist Party of China. The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联) should guide private entrepreneurs to strengthen their confidence in development and take the road of high-quality development. Second, focus on the center, serve the overall situation, and strive to contribute to the development of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan." We must strengthen investigation and research to provide the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) with more pragmatic and effective suggestions for scientific decision-making. Conscientiously organize and carry out democratic supervision of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Third, we must effectively strengthen our own construction and better demonstrate the new style of socialist participating parties and participating forces with Chinese characteristics. We must strengthen the construction of leading bodies, pay attention to the quality of member development, strictly rectify unhealthy tendencies and enforce discipline, and consolidate and develop a sound political ecology. We must deepen political handover to ensure that the cause of multi-party cooperation always maintains its vitality.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 11th (新华社北京2月11日电). As the traditional Chinese New Year (春节) of the Bingwu Year of the Horse (丙午马年) of the Chinese nation is approaching, Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), President of the State (国家主席), and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (中央军委), gathered with the leaders of the central committees of the democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), and representatives of personages without party affiliation in the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) on the afternoon of the 11th to celebrate the New Year. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), Xi Jinping (习近平) extended sincere greetings and best wishes to the democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), personages without party affiliation, and the vast members of the united front.
Wang Huning (王沪宁), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局常委) and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协主席), Cai Qi (蔡奇), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局常委) and Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee (中央办公厅主任), and Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局常委) and Vice Premier of the State Council (国务院副总理), attended the event.
Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), Chairman of the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang (民革中央主席), Ding Zhongli (丁仲礼), Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Democratic League (民盟中央主席), Qin Boyong (秦博勇), Executive Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the China National Democratic Construction Association (民建中央常务副主席), Cai Dafeng (蔡达峰), Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy (民进中央主席), He Wei (何维), Chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party (农工党中央主席), Jiang Zuojun (蒋作君), Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party (致公党中央主席), Wu Weihua (武维华), Chairman of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society (九三学社中央主席), Su Hui (苏辉), Chairman of the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League (台盟中央主席), Gao Yunlong (高云龙), Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联主席), and Zhou Zhonghe (周忠和) and Wang Meixiang (王梅祥), representatives of personages without party affiliation, were invited to attend. He Houhua (何厚铧) and Leung Chun-ying (梁振英), Vice Chairmen of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协副主席), and the former chairmen, first vice chairmen, and executive vice chairmen of the central committees of the democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联) who have retired from their leadership positions were also invited to attend.
He Wei (何维) delivered a speech on behalf of the central committees of the democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), and personages without party affiliation. He said that in 2025, the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core united and led the entire party and the people of all ethnic groups throughout the country to forge ahead amidst high winds and waves, create brilliance in overcoming difficulties, successfully complete the "Fourteenth Five-Year Plan" target tasks, and promote new major achievements in the cause of the Party and the country. In the new year, the democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), and personages without party affiliation must unite more closely around the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, focus on the formulation and implementation of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan," actively offer advice and suggestions, and strive to contribute to creating a new situation in the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
After listening to He Wei's (何维) speech, Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech. He emphasized that 2025 was a very extraordinary year. In the face of profound and complex changes in the domestic and international situation, the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) united and led the entire party and the people of all ethnic groups throughout the country to **迎难而上** (yíng nán ér shàng - "meet difficulties head-on," to face difficulties bravely) and work hard to successfully complete the main goals and tasks of economic and social development. The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee (中共二十届四中全会) was held to draw a blueprint for the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan" development. The 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was solemnly commemorated, the Taiwan Restoration Day was established, and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区) and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) were celebrated. We unswervingly implemented the new development concept and promoted high-quality development, further comprehensively deepened reform, and China's economy moved forward against pressure and developed towards new and better directions. We continued to strengthen people's livelihood security, solidly promoted socialist democracy and the rule of law, cultural construction, ecological civilization construction, and national defense and military construction, and maintained overall social stability. We put forward global governance initiatives and actively promoted the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. We solidly carried out in-depth study and education on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, and achieved remarkable results in work style construction and the anti-corruption struggle. After five years of unremitting efforts, the "Fourteenth Five-Year Plan" came to a successful conclusion, and China's economic strength, scientific and technological strength, national defense strength, and comprehensive national strength have reached a new level, and Chinese-style modernization has taken new and solid steps. These achievements are hard-won and are the result of the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and the result of the joint struggle of the people of all ethnic groups throughout the country, including the democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), and personages without party affiliation.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that in the past year, the cause of multi-party cooperation has achieved fruitful results. The central committees of the democratic parties and personages without party affiliation have conscientiously implemented the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), solidly carried out the theme education of "learning regulations, strengthening work style, and establishing image," focused on key and difficult issues in economic and social development, actively offered advice and suggestions, and made new contributions to the development of the cause of the Party and the country. The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联) has done a lot of work to promote the "two healths." On behalf of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), he expressed his heartfelt thanks to everyone!
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that 2026 is the first year of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan." It is hoped that the democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), and personages without party affiliation will actively perform their duties closely around the implementation of the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) and strive to demonstrate new achievements. First, strengthen political guidance and unite the forces of struggle. We must unswervingly use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) to strengthen our hearts and souls, deeply study and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee (中共二十届四中全会), and always think, stand, and work together with the Communist Party of China (中国共产党). The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联) should guide private entrepreneurs to strengthen their confidence in development and take the road of high-quality development. Second, focus on the center, serve the overall situation, and strive to contribute to the development of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan." We must strengthen investigation and research to provide the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) with more pragmatic and effective suggestions for scientific decision-making. Conscientiously organize and carry out democratic supervision of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. Third, we must effectively strengthen our own construction and better demonstrate the new style of socialist participating parties and participating forces with Chinese characteristics. We must strengthen the construction of leading bodies, pay attention to the quality of member development, strictly rectify unhealthy tendencies and enforce discipline, and consolidate and develop a sound political ecology. We must deepen political handover to ensure that the cause of multi-party cooperation always maintains its vitality.
Li Ganjie (李干杰), relevant responsible persons of the central committees of the democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), and responsible comrades of relevant central departments attended the event.
Return to TopThe past year has been very unusual and extraordinary. The People's Army has further promoted political rectification, effectively responded to various risks and challenges, and undergone revolutionary forging in the anti-corruption struggle. The vast number of officers and soldiers of the entire army, especially those at the grassroots level, are firm in listening to the Party and following the Party, faithfully performing their duties, focusing on tackling tough problems, and successfully completing various tasks. They are completely reliable and trustworthy.
In a few days, it will be the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse. It is a glorious tradition of our army to not forget combat readiness during the holidays. The entire army must strengthen combat readiness duty, maintain the prescribed state of alert, and promptly and effectively handle all possible emergencies to safeguard the peace of the motherland and the happiness of the people. At the same time, we must pay attention to coordinating work and arranging life well during the holidays.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), February 11th (Reporter Mei Changwei (梅常伟)) As the Spring Festival is approaching, Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (中央军委), inspected the combat readiness duty and mission execution of the entire army via video at the Bayi Building (八一大楼) in Beijing (北京) on the 10th, and cordially extended greetings to the relevant troops. On behalf of the Party Central Committee and the Central Military Commission (中央军委), he extended sincere greetings and New Year blessings to all officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, officers and soldiers of the Armed Police Force (武警部队), civilian personnel of the army, reserve personnel, and militiamen.
At about 4 pm, Xi Jinping (习近平) arrived at the Bayi Building (八一大楼) and had video calls with 9 units from various services and arms of the military and the Armed Police Force (武警部队). The 2nd Battalion of a certain brigade of the Army, the Anhui ship (安徽舰) of the Navy, a certain aviation brigade of the Air Force, a certain brigade of the Rocket Force, a certain unit of the Military Aerospace Force, a certain unit of the Cyberspace Force, a certain center of the Information Support Force, a certain warehouse of the Joint Logistics Support Force, and a certain detachment of the Armed Police Force (武警部队) reported to Chairman Xi (习主席) on their combat readiness duty and mission execution. Xi Jinping (习近平) listened carefully to the reports and had cordial exchanges with them. Seeing that the officers and soldiers were full of energy and high morale, and were conscientiously training and preparing for war in their respective positions, Xi Jinping (习近平) gave full affirmation and encouraged everyone to focus on actual combat training, make good use of the weapons and equipment in their hands, and improve the combat effectiveness construction and application level of the troops.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the past year has been very unusual and extraordinary. The People's Army has further promoted political rectification, effectively responded to various risks and challenges, and undergone revolutionary forging in the anti-corruption struggle. The vast number of officers and soldiers of the entire army, especially those at the grassroots level, are firm in listening to the Party and following the Party, faithfully performing their duties, focusing on tackling tough problems, and successfully completing various tasks. They are completely reliable and trustworthy.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that in a few days, it will be the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse. It is a glorious tradition of our army to not forget combat readiness during the holidays. The entire army must strengthen combat readiness duty, maintain the prescribed state of alert, and promptly and effectively handle all possible emergencies to safeguard the peace of the motherland and the happiness of the people. At the same time, we must pay attention to coordinating work and arranging life well during the holidays.
Zhang Shengmin (张升民) and others participated in the event.
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Just after the Beginning of Spring, the weather is refreshing, and the Lunar Year of the Horse is approaching.
Those who start sharply must plan for the end, and those who succeed must first plan at the beginning. In the opening year of the "15th Five-Year Plan," this Spring Festival, amidst the joy and peace, has an added sense of vigorous energy of whipping the horse and never stopping.
From February 9th to 10th, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) inspected Beijing (北京) and visited grassroots cadres and the masses: in the science and technology park, he saw technological innovation illuminating the future; in the elderly care service block, he showed concern for people-friendly and beneficial livelihood measures; in the ancient and trendy Spring Festival market, he gained an in-depth understanding of the festival market supply.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), on behalf of the Party Central Committee, extended New Year greetings to people of all ethnic groups across the country, Hong Kong (香港) compatriots, Macao (澳门) compatriots, Taiwan (台湾) compatriots, and overseas Chinese! He wished all sons and daughters of the Chinese nation at home and abroad the spirit of the dragon-horse in the Lunar Year of the Horse, good health, successful careers, and family happiness! He wished the great motherland a beautiful landscape, favorable weather, prosperity, and national peace and prosperity!
The Future of the City of Innovation
Beijing (北京) Economic-Technological Development Area, on the shore of Tongming Lake, a science and technology innovation park leading industrial innovation and development, has risen from the former suburban wilderness. The National Information Technology Innovation and Application Pilot Zone, covering an area of approximately 600 acres, has constructed a full-chain industrial cluster from underlying hardware to upper-level applications, demonstrating a vigorous development trend.
On the morning of February 9th, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the National Information Technology Innovation and Application Pilot Zone to inspect the achievements of technological innovation.
In the past year, innovative achievements in China's artificial intelligence field have emerged one after another, "artificial intelligence large models are catching up with each other," and "innovation and creation have spawned new quality productive forces, and also made life more colorful."
From the collective study of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee on "the current situation and trends of artificial intelligence development" in October 2018, to the Model Space on the bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai (上海) last April, and then to the National Information Technology Innovation and Application Pilot Zone on the bank of Tongming Lake in Beijing (北京) this time, the General Secretary has always attached great importance to the development of artificial intelligence.
In recent years, Beijing's (北京) robotics industry has continued to accelerate, holding the World Robot Conference for many consecutive years. The world's first humanoid robot half-marathon in 2025 has attracted widespread attention.
In the general-purpose embodied robot exhibition area, a bionic robot that can mimic 80% of human expressions is lifelike; robot joint modules applied to different scenarios vary in size; a dexterous hand with 38 degrees of freedom can be freely retracted and extended... A robot threading a needle was demonstrated on-site, and General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) leaned over to observe: the robotic arm was stable, precise, and without any deviation.
In the lobby on the first floor, there was warm applause. Among them were scientists in their seventies and heads of technology companies in their nineties.
Looking at everyone's eager eyes, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said: "I have been seriously thinking about Beijing's (北京) positioning in the country since I started working in the central government. The science and technology innovation center among Beijing's (北京) 'four centers' is determined based on Beijing's (北京) resource conditions and the country's development strategy."
"To build a strong socialist modern country, the key lies in self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology. We must give full play to our country's advantage of concentrating efforts to accomplish great things, gather various high-quality elements to tackle key problems, accelerate the solution of outstanding shortcomings, and achieve our strategic goals."
The Central Economic Work Conference at the end of last year proposed building international science and technology innovation centers in Beijing (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei) (北京（京津冀）), Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta) (上海（长三角）), and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区). From Beijing (北京) to Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), from Shanghai (上海) to the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), the expansion behind it is a far-reaching consideration of "accelerating the formation of China's main source of original innovation."
When listening to the work report of the Beijing (北京) Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once again talked about this topic, hoping that Beijing (北京) "seizes the opportunity of the expansion of the Beijing (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei) (北京（京津冀）) International Science and Technology Innovation Center, strengthens collaborative innovation and industrial collaboration with Tianjin (天津) and Hebei (河北), promotes the orderly flow and optimal allocation of various production factors, jointly builds a world-class source of science and technology innovation and advanced manufacturing clusters, and promotes the continuous deepening and consolidation of the coordinated development of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北)."
The grand chorus of regional development strategies, coordination and cooperation, and mutual harmony can create the most moving melody. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said earnestly: "We must see the relationship in it. A red flower needs green leaves to support it, a fence needs three stakes, and a hero needs three helpers. Helping others is actually helping yourself, complementing each other."
Dense educational, scientific, technological, and talent resources are Beijing's (北京) outstanding advantages.
More than 90 universities, thousands of scientific research institutes, more than 30,000 national-level high-tech enterprises, more than 1,200 specialized and new "little giant" enterprises, and the intensity of R&D investment in the whole society remains at 6%, have formed three trillion-level industrial clusters of a new generation of information technology, science and technology service industry, and pharmaceutical health, and seven hundred-billion-level industrial clusters...
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) encouraged: "We must make good use of this outstanding advantage and further highlight development," "We must work hard to strengthen original innovation and key core technology breakthroughs, and work hard to develop strategic emerging industries and future industries," "The focus and emphasis of Beijing's (北京) promotion of high-quality development should be placed on building a 'high-precision and cutting-edge' economic structure and building a modern industrial system that reflects Beijing's (北京) characteristics."
Firmly grasping the strategic positioning of the capital is the starting point for Beijing's (北京) development. Political center, cultural center, international exchange center, and science and technology innovation center are the urban strategic positioning given to Beijing (北京) by the Party Central Committee.
During the inspection, the responsible comrades of Beijing (北京) Municipality reported to the General Secretary that in recent years, Beijing (北京) has continued to optimize and enhance the capital's functions, firmly grasping the "bull nose" of relieving non-capital functions to promote the coordinated development of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北), promoting the relocation of 9 universities and 16 general hospitals, and the schools and hospitals built by Beijing (北京) Municipality in Hebei Xiong'an New Area (河北雄安新区) have all been delivered and are operating well, promoting the relocation and settlement of more than 4,000 Beijing (北京) enterprises.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) affirmed this and emphasized: "We must further unify our thinking, correctly understand the relationship between relief and improvement, and actively promote relief." "Combining the implementation of the '15th Five-Year Plan,' we must further establish a high-quality development orientation and promote the effective improvement of quality and the rational growth of quantity in the economy with both increases and decreases, and both preservation and suppression."
When doing business and starting a career, the view of achievements is very important. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) instructed: "The '15th Five-Year Plan' has already started, and the leading groups at all levels are enthusiastic and energetic, which is good, but the key is that the view of achievements must be correct. We must guide party members and cadres, especially leading cadres, to deeply understand the importance of establishing and practicing a correct view of achievements for the development of the cause of the Party and the country and the construction of the Party, deeply investigate and correct deviations in the view of achievements, and strive to create practical achievements that can stand the test of practice, the people, and history."
The Temperature of the People's City
"A city should not only have height, but also temperature."
Not long ago, "Seeking Truth" magazine published General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) speech at the Central Urban Work Conference. The requirement of "insisting that the people's city is built by the people and for the people" is particularly clear, and the deployment of "paying close attention to the 'old and the young' and improving the elderly care service system" is very clear.
In December 2013, during his first inspection of Beijing (北京) after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the Sijiqing Nursing Home in Haidian District (海淀区) to learn about the development of elderly care services.
Xin Jie Kou "Wu Lao · Xin Jie" (新街口“吾老·新街”), is located in Beicaochang Hutong (北草厂胡同) within the Northwest Second Ring Road.
This old urban block, only a few hundred meters long, has been transformed into a street comprehensive cultural center, elderly apartment, street canteen, and elderly care service station through barrier-free and age-appropriate renovations in recent years, allowing elderly people living in the surrounding area to meet diverse needs such as "medical care, elderly care, learning, entertainment, and contribution" at their doorstep.
The Xin Jie Kou (新街口) Street Parents' Canteen not only provides elderly meal assistance services, but also caters to people of all ages. Seniors over 60 and newly employed groups can get a 20% discount when dining here.
When General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) entered the restaurant, hot meals had been successively placed on the dining table, including steamed sea bass, four-喜丸子 (sì xǐ wán zi - "four joy meatballs," a traditional braised pork ball dish), lotus root stir-fry, and blanched vegetables... There were many varieties and a fragrant aroma.
The General Secretary looked closely at the dishes, "Very rich."
"Can it be sustained?" In recent years, during inspections in various places, the General Secretary has visited many community canteens. While affirming their convenience and benefit to the people, he has repeatedly urged "it must be sustainable."
"In addition to serving the elderly and newly employed groups, many surrounding residents also come to dine, which is convenient and affordable, so we can achieve breakeven with a small profit," the restaurant负责人 (fù zé rén - "person in charge," the responsible person) replied.
In the restaurant, three快递员 (kuài dì yuán - "couriers," delivery workers) were resting. It was not yet lunchtime, but to avoid the midday delivery peak, they had already ordered large bowls of noodles and were eating "brunch." They were very excited to see General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平).
"Where are you all from?" "How long have you been delivering?"
Wu Jing (吴静), an "80s" female courier from Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁), has been delivering in Beijing (北京) for 12 years, and her spouse is also in the same industry; the other two "90s" couriers, Jia Yacan (贾亚灿) and Zhang Ruiqiang (张瑞强), are from Xingtai (邢台), Hebei (河北), and have also been working for six or seven years.
"Is the work tiring?" "How is the income?" "Will you go home for the Spring Festival?" General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) asked in great detail.
"Express delivery has now become the flowing blood of the city. You are very hardworking, and the operation of the city cannot do without you. It is not easy. I am also very concerned about you. I hope you live well and work well."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Party committees and governments at all levels must care about them and provide good services for their lives, work, and study."
The Yinling Elderly Apartment is next to the canteen and is a warm home for more than 110 elderly people, with an average age of 87.5 years and the oldest being 105 years old.
Understanding the work of medical staff in the care area, seeing what kind of leisure and entertainment the elderly usually have in the rehabilitation area, and entering the bedroom of an elderly couple to observe the living environment... In the warm home of the elderly, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) looked carefully and asked practical questions.
Bright sunshine shone through the glass skylight, and the elderly were writing Spring Festival couplets and 福字 (fú zì - "good fortune character," character symbolizing good fortune), the ink was fragrant, and the atmosphere was festive.
An elderly man in his eighties picked up the "家" (jiā - "home," family) character he had just written, and said in a loud voice, expressing everyone's feelings: "This is our new home, and we are now living a prosperous and lively life. We are fortunate to live in a prosperous age, thank the Party, and thank the great motherland. The elderly must also live a wonderful life and live out the spirit of the Chinese people."
"Well said! This is the patriotic sentiment of our Chinese people." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) fully affirmed.
"Respect the elderly as we respect our own elders, and caring for the elderly is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. The Party Central Committee is particularly concerned about the 'old and the young.' 'Old' is our wealth, and the steady increase in the average life expectancy of the population is a reflection of the superiority of our socialist system. Caring for and helping the elderly is a common responsibility of the whole society; 'Young' is our future, and we must let them grow up healthily and develop morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and practically."
"I wish you all 老骥伏枥 (lǎo jì fú lì - "old steed in the stable," an old person still has great aspirations), to be active and contribute in your old age, to be healthy and live long, and to have a happy Spring Festival." In the hall of the elderly apartment, there was laughter and warmth.
The relationship between people and the city reflects the original intention of the administrators and tests the wisdom of the governors.
To build a world-class harmonious and livable capital, we must promote urban governance with the highest standards. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said: "Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Beijing (北京) has worked hard in this regard, and the experiences of 'immediate response to complaints,' garbage classification and treatment, back street and alley governance, and pocket park construction are commendable."
At the work report meeting of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, the General Secretary specifically mentioned Beijing's (北京) 12345 government service hotline, which accepted more than 20 million public appeals in 2025, with a resolution rate and satisfaction rate of over 97%. "Beijing (北京) has good experience in this regard, and we must continue to adhere to and improve it."
The responsible comrades of Beijing (北京) Municipality introduced that Beijing (北京) insists on using "embroidered skills" to do a good job in urban spatial planning and governance, and the vacated space is mainly used to supplement public service facilities and leave blank space for greening, so that the people can feel the beauty of ecology not far from their homes.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) affirmed Beijing's (北京) practice of leaving blank space for greening and planting greenery wherever possible, and adding pocket parks, micro-green spaces, and urban forests. "We must persevere in this work and continue to do it."
The Fireworks of the Ancient Capital for Thousands of Years
More than 3,000 years of city-building history and more than 800 years of capital-building history have allowed the ancient city's charm and modern style to blend together. "Let the city retain its memory and let people remember their nostalgia" has always been a major proposition in Beijing's (北京) urban modernization process.
Located in Dongcheng District (东城区), the Longfusi (隆福寺) block is a cultural landmark that carries 600 years of history.
From the solemnity of the "incense courtyard" in the Ming (明) and Qing (清) dynasties, to the elegance of the "Wenmiao Fair" a century ago, to the hustle and bustle of the Dongsi People's Market after the founding of New China, each period of history has injected new cultural connotations into it. In recent years, this area has reshaped its spatial texture and innovated its cultural experience through renovation and reconstruction, becoming a popular place to inherit historical context and perceive the pulse of the times.
On the morning of February 10th, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the Longfusi (隆福寺) block and entered the Beijing (北京) time-honored Daoxiangcun (稻香村) pastry shop along the street.
Jujube flower酥 (zǎo huā sū - "jujube flower crisp," a type of pastry), ox-tongue饼 (niú shé bǐng - "ox tongue pastry," a type of savory pastry), honey三刀 (mì sān dāo - "honey three knives," a type of sweet pastry)... All kinds of traditional flavored pastries are dazzling. Merchants also add cultural elements to the pastries, launching different series such as "Famous Scenic Spots in Beijing (京城名胜)," "Sweet Journey to the West (甜点西游)," and "Oriental Grain Rhyme (东方谷韵)," making exquisite shapes with skillful handwork, allowing the time-honored brand to catch up with the new fashion.
The shop assistant told the General Secretary that Beijing (北京) Daoxiangcun (稻香村) has opened more than 1,000 outlets across the country.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) expressed his affirmation and pointed out: "I have been paying attention to the time-honored brands in Beijing (北京). Now some time-honored brands are also facing challenges in inheritance and development. How to stimulate vitality? This is not simply a matter of changing the appearance, but of retaining the true connotation while improving all aspects of service."
It was the Little New Year, and the Longfusi (隆福寺) commercial street was filled with a strong New Year atmosphere. On both sides of the pedestrian street, stalls selling New Year goods such as time-honored brand products, intangible cultural heritage products, and Beijing (北京) flavored food were lined up.
Sugar paintings, cotton candy, candied haws, sugar-fried chestnuts, handmade cloth art, silver ornaments, paper-cutting, gold lacquer inlay... General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) stopped and watched with great interest at each stall, and also bought several special foods and cultural and creative products.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said: "Longfusi (隆福寺) has a strong atmosphere of fireworks. There used to be an old saying that 'In the south there is the Temple of Confucius, and in the north there is Longfusi (南有夫子庙，北有隆福寺).' The historical and cultural accumulation here is very deep, and we must inherit and promote it well. Especially Beijing (北京), as an ancient capital for thousands of years, must organically integrate tradition and modernity."
People crowded around the General Secretary, and applause and cheers rose one after another. The children cheered and jumped for joy, and greeted Grandpa Xi (习爷爷) and wished him a Happy New Year.
Seeing the lovely children, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) was very happy and asked them how old they were, what grade they were in, and whether they had a lot of homework. He earnestly urged the children to "participate in more outdoor sports, make their bodies strong, and exam scores are only one aspect. First of all, you must be a healthy person and better adapt to society in the future."
On the street stage, a Jingxi (京西) Taiping Drum (太平鼓) performance, with its sonorous drums and lively atmosphere, was being performed.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) extended New Year greetings to everyone: "The Spring Festival is coming soon, 'Celebrating the Little New Year and welcoming the New Year (过小年，迎新年).' The New Year is a big event for the people, and party committees and governments at all levels must effectively grasp the protection of people's livelihoods and safe production to ensure that the broad masses of the people have a happy and joyful New Year."
Happy lives for every family and happiness for the old and young is the most beautiful scenery in the world.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 11th (北京) - On February 11th, the State Council (国务院) conducted its eighteenth special study session with the theme of deepening and expanding "Artificial Intelligence +," comprehensively empowering thousands of industries. Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强), when presiding over the study session, emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on the development of artificial intelligence and the relevant decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, comprehensively promote technological innovation, industrial development, and empowerment applications of artificial intelligence, cultivate and strengthen new quality productive forces, and promote high-quality development.
Zhou Bowen (周伯文), Director of the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (上海人工智能实验室), gave an explanation. Vice Premiers of the State Council Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) and Zhang Guoqing (张国清), and State Councilor Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) made exchange speeches.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out after listening to the explanation and exchange speeches that the rapid development and application of artificial intelligence technology is quietly and profoundly changing the way people produce and live, demonstrating powerful technical capabilities and empowerment potential. In recent years, we have deeply implemented the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, adhered to using technological innovation to lead industrial innovation and using industrial upgrading to promote technological iteration, promoted artificial intelligence to empower thousands of industries and enter thousands of households, and a large number of new industries and new models have emerged. Looking to the future, "Artificial Intelligence +" has broad prospects and will continue to drive consumption and industrial upgrading, opening up new incremental space in various fields.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that it is necessary to deeply understand and grasp the development trend of artificial intelligence, promote the breakthrough of the entire artificial intelligence chain and the implementation of all scenarios, and further release development potential. It is necessary to continuously consolidate the technological foundation, promote algorithm innovation, increase the supply of high-quality data, improve the performance of large models, and proactively lay out new technologies and new paths. It is necessary to vigorously promote large-scale commercial applications, promote artificial intelligence terminal and service consumption, build artificial intelligence application pilot bases, develop and strengthen the intelligent body industry, and expand more high-value application scenarios. It is necessary to accelerate the cultivation of industrial ecology, optimize the layout of intelligent computing resources, increase the coordination of resources such as data, computing power, electricity, and networks, promote software and hardware adaptation, and form a pattern of interconnected development of the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain. It is necessary to actively promote open cooperation, expand international technical exchanges and application development, and build an open-source technology system and open-source community. It is necessary to adhere to the overall development and security, strengthen artificial intelligence governance, improve relevant laws and regulations, policies and systems, application norms, and ethical guidelines, and build a solid security guarantee for artificial intelligence applications.
Li Qiang (李强) emphasized that the implementation of the "Artificial Intelligence +" action requires fully stimulating the vitality and creativity of the entire society. It is necessary to build an open and inclusive development environment, support enterprises to be determined to innovate and actively explore, and allow new things to be nurtured and grow in market competition. It is necessary to strengthen public services and element guarantees, remove institutional and mechanism obstacles, and help enterprises solve practical difficulties. It is necessary to strengthen the training and use of talents, especially to create a group of excellent compound talents, to provide strong support for promoting "Artificial Intelligence +."
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As the traditional Chinese New Year (春节) of the Chinese nation approaches, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited and extended greetings to grassroots cadres and the public in Beijing (北京), extending New Year's greetings to people of all ethnic groups across the country, as well as compatriots in Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门), and Taiwan (台湾), and overseas Chinese. From February 9th to 10th, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) conducted in-depth investigations at science and technology innovation parks, elderly care service blocks, and New Year's markets, conveying the care and blessings of the Party Central Committee to grassroots cadres and the public, and listening to the work reports of the Beijing (北京市) Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, delivering an important speech.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech has gathered strength and inspired people to forge ahead, encouraging the vast number of cadres and the public to work together for their dreams and strive for happiness, making contributions on the journey of Chinese-style modernization.
Further Establish a High-Quality Development Orientation
"General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: 'Beijing (北京) should be based on its strategic positioning as a city and the coordinated development of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北), further establishing a high-quality development orientation, and promoting the effective improvement of quality and the rational growth of quantity in the economy through increases and decreases, preservation and suppression.' This encourages us to promote various tasks with a more vigorous and promising spirit, and strive to play a demonstrative role in the country," said Yang Xiuling (杨秀玲), Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Beijing (北京市) Development and Reform Commission. "Beijing (北京) will build the sub-center of the city to a high standard, actively build a modern metropolitan area in the capital, firmly grasp the 'ox nose' of relieving Beijing's (北京) non-capital functions to promote the coordinated development of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北), and continue to consolidate and enhance the role of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北) as a high-quality development power source."
In the Tianjin (天津) Tiankai High-level Science and Technology Innovation Park, entrepreneurs are walking in a hurry, and the sound of keyboards and discussions in the office are rising and falling. Since the opening of the Science and Technology Innovation Park in 2023, it has accumulated more than 4,500 science and technology enterprises, becoming one of the main battlefields for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in the Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北) region.
"Tianjin (天津) will focus on the needs of the country, smooth the 'handshake' channel with research and development platforms such as institutes and universities in Tianjin (天津), strengthen resource sharing, talent co-cultivation, platform co-construction, project co-research, industrial chain co-linking, and policy mutual recognition in the three places, strengthen collaborative innovation and industrial collaboration, and promote the coordinated development of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北) to continue to deepen and solidify," said Cui Zhenping (崔振平), Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Tianjin (天津) Science and Technology Bureau, feeling a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.
Beijing (北京) Yizhuang, on the shore of Tongming Lake, more than 1,000 enterprises have settled in the National Information Innovation Park. Computing power squares, model supermarkets, adaptation centers... one service platform after another provides precise and efficient services for enterprises in the park.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) encouraged us to 'cultivate patriotic feelings and carry forward the spirit of struggle,' and my colleagues and I are deeply encouraged," said Chen Zhicheng (陈志成), head of operations of the National Information Innovation Park and chairman of Beijing (北京) Tongming Lake Information City Development Co., Ltd. "We will promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, continue to take root in underlying technologies, lay out in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum information, and make greater contributions to achieving high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and building a strong country in science and technology."
"Around the Capital Airport, Shunyi District (顺义区) is making every effort to build an international air-linked urban port of 115.7 square kilometers, expanding institutional opening-up in areas such as aviation services, and exploring the formation of 21 breakthrough policies and model innovations," said Gong Zongyuan (龚宗元), Secretary of the Shunyi District (顺义区) Committee of Beijing (北京). "To implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instruction of 'adhering to the principle of large cities driving large suburbs and large suburbs serving large cities,' we must effectively combine the 'high-precision and cutting-edge' industries of the capital with the 'earthy flavor' of rural pastoral areas, and strive to explore a new path of urban-rural linkage development, integrated development, and coordinated development."
Promote the Modernization of Urban Governance
Longfusi Street (隆福寺街区) in Jingshan Street (景山街道), Dongcheng District (东城区), Beijing (北京), is decorated with high-hanging red lanterns and a strong festive atmosphere.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest and sincere words are inspiring and full of striving power. We must promote urban governance with the highest standards and consolidate the foundation of safety with high-quality development, so as to create a harmonious and livable home for the people," said Zhang Songqing (张松青), Secretary of the Working Committee of Jingshan Street (景山街道).
In recent days, Qi Xiao (齐啸), Secretary of the Party Committee of Beicaochang Community (北草厂社区), Xinjiekou Street (新街口街道), Xicheng District (西城区), Beijing (北京), has been busy teaching the elderly in the hutongs how to use fire-fighting equipment correctly. Improving the quality of elderly care services is one of his important tasks. "The proportion of elderly people over 60 years old in the community is about 25%, and it is necessary to further coordinate resources, expand the space for leisure activities for the elderly, and promote the expansion and improvement of elderly care services and sustainable development," said Qi Xiao (齐啸).
New employment groups in Shanghai (上海) Putuo District (普陀区) are concentrated. In recent years, through service innovation and governance integration, a "warm new" service system has been created. Hu Guangjie (胡广杰), Secretary of the Putuo District (普陀区) Committee, said: "We must firmly adhere to the people-oriented urban concept, focus on urgent and difficult problems and launch characteristic service projects, and effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of new employment groups. At the same time, we will strengthen Party building leadership, encourage new employment group Party members to show their identity and participate in social governance, and guide them to transform from 'service objects' to 'governance partners', so that every striver can run with peace of mind and pursue their dreams steadily."
"We must adhere to Party building leadership to consolidate the foundation of urban governance, and run Party leadership through the whole process of urban renewal and grassroots governance. Around the construction of full-area scenarization and all-age-friendly urban areas, we will actively use digital intelligence means to improve governance efficiency, and promote more refined urban governance and more efficient services to the masses," said Wang Shaofeng (王少峰), Secretary of the Fengtai District (丰台区) Committee of Beijing (北京). "Fengtai District (丰台区) will unswervingly promote comprehensive and strict Party governance, and strive to create practical results that can stand the test of practice, the people, and history."
Ensure that the Broad Masses of the People Have a Happy and Joyful New Year
Adding coal to heat the heating, opening the stove to fry meatballs, driving to buy New Year goods... In the centralized resettlement site of Malian灘 Village (马莲滩村), Mapo Township (马坡乡), Yuzhong County (榆中县), Lanzhou City (兰州市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), the villagers who have moved into their new homes are busy preparing for the Year of the Horse Spring Festival.
In August 2025, after the local area suffered a mountain flood disaster, new homes were built in only 3 months, and 325 households moved in as scheduled. "General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that 'the New Year is a major event for the people,' and we must earnestly grasp the guarantee of people's livelihood and safe production, so that the villagers can feel the warmth of the Party and the government," said Cui Fengwei (崔峰巍), Secretary of the Yuzhong County (榆中县) Committee.
Lijiang Old Town (丽江古城) in Yunnan Province (云南省), which has a history of more than 800 years, is full of a warm, peaceful, and culturally rich Spring Festival atmosphere everywhere.
"In the opening year of the '15th Five-Year Plan', we must inherit the cultural context of the ancient city, promote the integrated development of culture, commerce, tourism, sports, and exhibitions, and let the ancient city radiate new brilliance," said Mu Li (木丽), Director of the Lijiang Old Town (丽江古城) Protection Administration. "Based on the front line of New Year's cultural tourism services, we must let tourists from all over the world spend a happy, peaceful, and smooth Spring Festival in Lijiang (丽江)."
On the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month, the Daoxiangcun (稻香村) pastry shop in Longfusi Street (隆福寺街区) was full of New Year's flavor, and the "Galloping Horse Stepping on Happiness" and other series of pastries sold well.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to our store to learn about the types and characteristics of pastries and watch the on-site production of pastries." Recalling this scene, Cao Siyuan (曹思源), the store manager, was full of energy. "The Year of the Horse is coming, and we must maintain the spirit of **马不停蹄** (mǎ bù tíng tí - "horses don't stop," to press on without stopping), adhere to integrity and innovation, inherit and develop the time-honored brand of Beijing (北京) Daoxiangcun (稻香村), better combine traditional pastry making skills with the characteristics of the times and the needs of the masses, and promote the innovative development of time-honored brands and promote brand consumption."
(Reporters Wang Haonan (王昊男), Wang Zhou (王洲), Pan Junqiang (潘俊强), Wang Jintao (王锦涛), Li Maoying (李茂颖), Li Jiading (李家鼎), and Ju Yunpeng (巨云鹏) of this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 11th (Reporter). The General Office of the State Council recently issued the "Implementation Opinions on Improving the National Unified Electricity Market System" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions").
The "Opinions" require adherence to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) as guidance, in-depth implementation of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, complete, accurate, and comprehensive implementation of the new development concept, and in accordance with the requirements of building a national unified market, deepening the reform of the electricity system, and building a new power system, adhere to national unity and smooth circulation, focus on breaking market segmentation and eliminating regional barriers, promote efficient market connectivity and organic integration, coordinate and promote a high-level dynamic balance of electricity market supply and demand, focus on expanding scale, improving structure, and expanding functions, improve a unified, open, competitive, orderly, safe, efficient, and well-governed electricity market system, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of the power system, achieve smooth and orderly market operation, unified and efficient transaction rules, and fair and reasonable distribution of benefits, to provide strong support for ensuring energy security, economic and social development, and green and low-carbon transition. The "Opinions" clarify that by 2030, a national unified electricity market system will be basically completed, and by 2035, a national unified electricity market system will be fully completed.
The "Opinions" point out that first, it is necessary to promote the optimal allocation of electricity resources nationwide, optimize the realization path of the national unified electricity market system, and improve the inter-provincial and inter-regional electricity trading system. Second, it is necessary to improve the various functions of the electricity market, comprehensively build a spot market that better discovers prices and regulates supply and demand, continuously improve the medium and long-term market that guarantees the safe and stable supply of electricity, accelerate the construction of an auxiliary service market that supports the flexible regulation of the power system, improve the green electricity market that better realizes environmental value, establish a capacity market that reliably supports the construction of regulatory power sources, and create a standardized, orderly, convenient, and efficient retail market. Third, it is necessary to promote the equal and broad participation of various business entities in the electricity market, and further promote the participation of the power generation side, the user side, and new business entities in the electricity market. Fourth, it is necessary to build a national unified electricity market system, unify the electricity market rule system, improve the electricity market governance system, improve the electricity price formation mechanism, unify the electricity market technical standards, and establish a national unified electricity market credit system. Fifth, it is necessary to strengthen policy coordination, strengthen the connection and coordination between electricity planning and the electricity market, strengthen the construction of emergency response and risk prevention and control systems, and establish an electricity market evaluation system.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 张晓松 朱基钗 本报记者 杜尚泽 胡泽曦
Just after the Beginning of Spring, the weather is fresh and new, and the Lunar New Year of the Horse is approaching.
Those who start sharply must plan for the end, and those who succeed must first plan at the beginning. In the opening year of the "15th Five-Year Plan," this Spring Festival, amidst joy and peace, has an added sense of surging vitality of whipping the horse and never stopping.
From February 9th to 10th, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) inspected Beijing (北京) and visited grassroots cadres and the masses: in the science and technology park, he saw technological innovation lighting up the future; in the elderly care service block, he showed concern for people-friendly and beneficial livelihood measures; in the ancient and trendy Spring Festival market, he gained an in-depth understanding of the festival market supply.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), on behalf of the Party Central Committee, extended New Year greetings to the people of all ethnic groups across the country, Hong Kong (香港) compatriots, Macao (澳门) compatriots, Taiwan (台湾) compatriots, and overseas Chinese! He wished all sons and daughters of the Chinese nation at home and abroad the spirit of the dragon-horse in the Lunar New Year of the Horse, good health, successful careers, and family happiness! He wished the great motherland a beautiful landscape, favorable weather, prosperity, and national peace and prosperity!
The Future of the City of Innovation
Beijing (北京) Economic-Technological Development Area, on the shore of Tongming Lake, a science and technology innovation park leading industrial innovation and development, has risen from the former suburban wilderness. The National Information Technology Application Innovation Park, covering an area of approximately 600 acres, has constructed a full-chain industrial cluster from underlying hardware to upper-level applications, demonstrating a vigorous development trend.
On the morning of February 9th, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the National Information Technology Application Innovation Park to observe the achievements of scientific and technological innovation.
In the past year, innovative achievements in China's artificial intelligence field have emerged one after another, "artificial intelligence large models are catching up with each other," and "innovation and creation have spawned new quality productive forces and made life more colorful."
From the collective study of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee on "the current situation and trends of artificial intelligence development" in October 2018, to the Model Space on the bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai (上海) last April, and then to the National Information Technology Application Innovation Park on the bank of Tongming Lake in Beijing (北京) this time, the General Secretary has always attached great importance to the development of artificial intelligence.
In recent years, Beijing's (北京) robotics industry has continued to accelerate, holding the World Robot Conference for many consecutive years. The world's first humanoid robot half marathon in 2025 has attracted widespread attention.
In the general-purpose humanoid robot exhibition area, a bionic robot that can mimic 80% of human expressions is lifelike; robot joint modules applied to different scenarios vary in size; a dexterous hand with 38 degrees of freedom can be freely retracted and extended... A robot threading a needle was demonstrated on site, and General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) leaned over to observe: the robotic arm was stable, precise, and flawless.
In the lobby on the first floor, there was warm applause. Among them were scientists in their seventies and heads of technology companies in their nineties.
Looking at everyone's eager eyes, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said: "I have been seriously thinking about Beijing's (北京) positioning in the country since I started working in the central government. The science and technology innovation center among Beijing's (北京) 'four centers' is determined based on Beijing's (北京) resource conditions and the country's development strategy."
"Building a strong socialist modern country depends on self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology. We must give full play to our country's advantage of concentrating efforts to accomplish big things, gather various high-quality elements to tackle key problems, accelerate the solution of outstanding shortcomings, and achieve our strategic goals."
The Central Economic Work Conference at the end of last year proposed building international science and technology innovation centers in Beijing (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei) (北京（京津冀）), Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta) (上海（长三角）), and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区). From Beijing (北京) to Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), from Shanghai (上海) to the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), the expansion behind it is a far-reaching consideration of "accelerating the formation of China's main source of original innovation."
When listening to the work reports of the Beijing (北京) Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once again talked about this topic, hoping that Beijing (北京) "seizes the opportunity of the expansion of the Beijing (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei) (北京（京津冀）) International Science and Technology Innovation Center, strengthens collaborative innovation and industrial cooperation with Tianjin (天津) and Hebei (河北), promotes the orderly flow and optimal allocation of various production factors, jointly builds a world-class source of science and technology innovation and advanced manufacturing clusters, and promotes the continuous deepening and solidifying of coordinated development in Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北)."
The grand chorus of regional development strategies, coordination and cooperation, and mutual harmony can create the most moving melody. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said earnestly: "We must see the relationship in it. 红花还需绿叶扶 (hóng huā hái xū lǜ yè fú - "a red flower needs green leaves to support it," a good thing needs support from others), 一个篱笆三个桩 (yī gè lí bā sān gè zhuāng - "one fence needs three stakes," one person cannot accomplish everything alone), 一个好汉三个帮 (yī gè hǎo hàn sān gè bāng - "one hero needs three helpers," even a capable person needs assistance), helping others is actually helping yourself, complementing each other."
Dense education, science and technology, and talent resources are Beijing's (北京) outstanding advantages.
More than 90 universities, thousands of scientific research institutes, over 30,000 national-level high-tech enterprises, more than 1,200 specialized and sophisticated "little giant" enterprises, and the intensity of R&D investment in the whole society remains at 6%, forming three trillion-level industrial clusters of a new generation of information technology, science and technology service industry, and pharmaceutical health, and seven hundred-billion-level industrial clusters...
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) encouraged: "We must make good use of this outstanding advantage, further highlight development," "work hard on strengthening original innovation and tackling key core technologies, and work hard on developing strategic emerging industries and future industries," "the focus and emphasis of Beijing's (北京) promotion of high-quality development should be placed on building a 'high-precision and cutting-edge' economic structure and building a modern industrial system that reflects Beijing's (北京) characteristics."
Firmly grasping the strategic positioning of the capital is the starting point for Beijing's (北京) development. Political center, cultural center, international exchange center, and science and technology innovation center are the urban strategic positioning given to Beijing (北京) by the Party Central Committee.
During the inspection, the responsible comrades of Beijing (北京) Municipality reported to the General Secretary that Beijing (北京) has continued to optimize and enhance the capital's functions in recent years, firmly grasping the "bull nose" of relieving non-capital functions to promote the coordinated development of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北), promoting the relocation of 9 universities and 16 general hospitals, and the schools and hospitals built by Beijing (北京) Municipality in Hebei Xiong'an New Area (河北雄安新区) have all been delivered and are operating well, promoting the relocation and settlement of more than 4,000 Beijing (北京) enterprises.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) affirmed this and emphasized: "We must further unify our thinking, correctly understand the relationship between relieving and upgrading, and actively promote the relief." "Combining the implementation of the '15th Five-Year Plan,' we must further establish a high-quality development orientation and promote the effective improvement of quality and the rational growth of quantity in the economy with increases and decreases, and with preservation and suppression."
When doing business and starting a career, the view of achievements is crucial. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) instructed: "The '15th Five-Year Plan' has already started, and the leading groups at all levels are enthusiastic and energetic, which is good, but the key is that the view of achievements must be correct. We must guide Party members, especially leading cadres, to deeply understand the importance of establishing and practicing a correct view of achievements for the development of the Party and the country and the construction of the Party, deeply investigate and correct deviations in the view of achievements, and strive to create achievements that can withstand the test of practice, the people, and history."
The Temperature of the People's City
"A city should not only have height, but also temperature."
Not long ago, "Qiushi" magazine published General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) speech at the Central Urban Work Conference. The requirement of "the people's city is built by the people, and the people's city is for the people" is particularly clear, and the deployment of "paying close attention to the 'elderly and the young' and improving the elderly care service system" is very clear.
In December 2013, during his first inspection of Beijing (北京) after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the Sijiqing Nursing Home in Haidian District (海淀区) to learn about the development of elderly care services.
Xinjiēkǒu "Wǔlǎo·Xīnjiē" (新街口“吾老·新街”), is located in Beicaochang Hutong (北草厂胡同) within the Northwest Second Ring Road.
This old urban block, only a few hundred meters long, has been transformed into a street comprehensive cultural center, elderly apartments, street canteen, and elderly care service station through barrier-free and age-appropriate renovations in recent years, allowing elderly people living in the surrounding area to meet diverse needs such as "medical care, elderly care, learning, entertainment, and contribution" at their doorstep.
The Xinjiēkǒu (新街口) Street Parents' Canteen not only provides elderly meal assistance services, but also caters to people of all ages. Seniors over 60 and newly employed groups can get a 20% discount when dining here.
When General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) entered the restaurant, hot meals had been successively placed on the dining table, including steamed bass, four-喜丸子 (sì xǐ wán zi - "four joy meatballs," a traditional braised pork ball dish), lotus root stir-fry, and blanched choy sum... There were many varieties and a fragrant aroma.
The General Secretary looked closely at the dishes, "Very rich."
"Can it be sustained?" In recent years, during inspections in various places, the General Secretary has visited many community canteens. While affirming their convenience and benefit to the people, he has repeatedly urged "it must be sustainable."
"In addition to serving the elderly and newly employed groups, many surrounding residents also come to dine, which is convenient and affordable, so we can achieve break-even with a slight profit," the restaurant负责人 (fù zé rén - "person in charge," head) replied.
In the restaurant, three couriers were resting. It was not yet lunchtime, and to avoid the midday delivery peak, they had already ordered large bowls of noodles and were eating "brunch." They were very excited to see General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平).
"Where are you all from?" "How long have you been delivering?"
Wu Jing (吴静), an "80s" female courier, is from Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁), and has been delivering in Beijing (北京) for 12 years. Her lover is also in the same industry; the other two "90s" couriers, Jia Yacan (贾亚灿) and Zhang Ruiqiang (张瑞强), are from Xingtai (邢台), Hebei (河北), and have also been working for six or seven years.
"Is the work tiring?" "How is the income?" "Will you go home for the Spring Festival?" General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) asked in great detail.
"Express delivery has now become the flowing blood of the city. You are very hardworking, and the operation of the city cannot do without you. It is not easy. I am also very concerned about you. I hope you live well and work well."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Party committees and governments at all levels must care about them and provide good services for their lives, work, and study."
The Yinling Elderly Apartment is next to the canteen and is a warm home for more than 110 elderly people, with an average age of 87.5 years and the oldest being 105 years old.
Learning about the work of medical staff in the care area, seeing what kind of leisure and entertainment the elderly usually have in the rehabilitation area, and visiting the bedroom of an elderly couple to observe the living environment... In the warm home of the elderly, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) looked carefully and asked practical questions.
Bright sunlight shone through the glass skylight, and the elderly were writing Spring Festival couplets and 福 (fú - "good fortune," blessing) characters, the ink fragrant, and the atmosphere festive.
An elderly man in his eighties picked up the "家" (jiā - "home," family) character he had just written, and said in a loud voice, expressing everyone's heartfelt feelings: "This is our new home. We are now living a prosperous and lively life. We are fortunate to live in a prosperous age. Thank the Party, thank the great motherland. The elderly must also live a wonderful life and live out the spirit of the Chinese people."
"Well said! This is the patriotic sentiment of our Chinese people," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) fully affirmed.
"Respect the elderly as we respect our own elders, and caring for the elderly is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. The Party Central Committee is particularly concerned about the 'elderly and the young.' 'Old' is our wealth, and the steady increase in the average life expectancy of the population is a reflection of the superiority of our socialist system. Caring for and helping the elderly is the common responsibility of the whole society; 'young' is our future, and we must let them grow up healthily and develop morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and practically."
"I wish you all 老骥伏枥 (lǎo jì fú lì - "old steed in the stable," old but ambitious), to be energetic in your old age, healthy and long-lived, and a happy Spring Festival." In the hall of the elderly apartment, there was laughter and warmth.
The relationship between people and the city reflects the original intention of the administrators and tests the wisdom of the governors.
To build a world-class harmonious and livable capital, we must promote urban governance with the highest standards. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said: "Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Beijing (北京) has put in efforts in this regard, and the experiences of 'responding to every call,' garbage sorting, back street and alley management, and pocket park construction are commendable."
At the work report meeting of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, the General Secretary specifically mentioned Beijing's (北京) 12345 government service hotline, which accepted more than 20 million public appeals in 2025, with a resolution rate and satisfaction rate of over 97%. "Beijing (北京) has good experience in this regard, and we must continue to adhere to and improve it."
The responsible comrades of Beijing (北京) Municipality introduced that Beijing (北京) insists on using "embroidered skills" to do a good job in urban spatial planning and governance, and the vacated space is mainly used to supplement public service facilities and leave blank space for greening, so that the people can feel the beauty of ecology not far from home.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) affirmed Beijing's (北京) practice of leaving blank space for greening, planting greenery wherever possible, and adding pocket parks, small green spaces, and urban forests. "We must persevere in this work and continue to do it."
The Fireworks of the Ancient Capital for Thousands of Years
More than 3,000 years of city-building history and more than 800 years of capital-building history have allowed the ancient city's charm and modern style to blend together. "Let the city retain its memory and let people remember their nostalgia" has always been a major proposition in Beijing's (北京) urban modernization process.
Located in Dongcheng District (东城区), the Longfusi (隆福寺) block is a cultural landmark that carries 600 years of history.
From the solemnity of the "incense courtyard" in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, to the elegance of the "Wenmiao Fair" a century ago, to the bustling Dongsi People's Market after the founding of New China, each period of history has injected new cultural connotations into it. In recent years, this area has reshaped its spatial texture and innovated its cultural experience through renovation and reconstruction, becoming a popular place to inherit historical context and perceive the pulse of the times.
On the morning of February 10th, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the Longfusi (隆福寺) block and entered the Beijing (北京) time-honored Daoxiangcun (稻香村) pastry shop along the street.
Jujube flower cakes, ox-tongue biscuits, honey three-knife cakes... Various traditional flavored pastries are dazzling. Merchants also add cultural elements to the pastries, launching different series such as "Beijing (北京) Famous Scenic Spots," "Sweet Journey to the West," and "Oriental Grain Rhyme," making exquisite shapes with skillful handwork, allowing the time-honored brand to catch up with the new fashion.
The shop assistant told the General Secretary that Beijing (北京) Daoxiangcun (稻香村) has opened more than 1,000 outlets across the country.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) expressed his affirmation and pointed out: "I have always paid attention to Beijing's (北京) time-honored brands. Now some time-honored brands are also facing challenges in inheritance and development. How to stimulate vitality? This is not simply a matter of changing the appearance, but of retaining the true connotation while improving all aspects of service."
It was the Little New Year, and the Longfusi (隆福寺) commercial street was filled with a strong festive atmosphere. On both sides of the pedestrian street, stalls selling New Year goods such as time-honored brand products, intangible cultural heritage products, and Beijing (北京)-flavored delicacies were lined up.
Sugar paintings, cotton candy, candied haws, sugar-roasted chestnuts, handmade cloth art, silver ornaments, paper-cutting, gold lacquer inlay... General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) stopped and watched with great interest at each stall, and also bought several special foods and cultural and creative products.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) said: "Longfusi (隆福寺) has a strong atmosphere of life. There used to be an old saying, 'In the south there is the Confucius Temple, and in the north there is Longfusi (隆福寺).' The historical and cultural accumulation here is very deep, and we must inherit and promote it well. Especially Beijing (北京), as an ancient capital for thousands of years, must organically integrate tradition and modernity."
People crowded around the General Secretary, and applause and cheers rose one after another. The children cheered and jumped, greeting Grandpa Xi (习) and wishing him a Happy New Year.
Seeing the lovely children, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) was very happy, asking them how old they were, what grade they were in, and whether they had a lot of homework. He earnestly urged the children to "participate in more outdoor sports, make their bodies strong, exam scores are only one aspect, first of all, be a healthy person, and better adapt to society in the future."
On the street stage, a Jingxi Taiping Drum (京西太平鼓) performance, with sonorous drums and lively atmosphere.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) extended New Year greetings to everyone: "The Spring Festival is coming soon, 'celebrate the Little New Year and welcome the New Year.' The New Year is a big event for the people. Party committees and governments at all levels must effectively grasp the guarantee of people's livelihood and safe production to ensure that the broad masses of the people have a happy and joyful New Year."
A happy life for every family and happiness for the old and young is a beautiful scene in the world.
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Various regions will provide over 360 million yuan in consumption subsidies in the form of issuing consumer coupons, ticket discounts, and ticket stub-linked discounts.
Encourage popular cultural and museum venues and performing arts venues to appropriately extend their opening hours.
Support eligible public sports venues to open for free or at low cost.
From the start of the New Year Shopping Festival to February 8, the national online retail sales reached 989.73 billion yuan.
The State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办公室) held a press conference on February 11 to introduce the 2026 "Happy Shopping for the New Year" Spring Festival special event and the relevant situation of ensuring Spring Festival market supply.
Sheng Qiuping (盛秋平), Vice Minister of Commerce, introduced that the Ministry of Commerce, together with 9 departments, planned the "Happy Shopping for the New Year" Spring Festival special event, preparing three gift packages for consumers, including trade-in, prize-winning invoices, and financial support. The commercial departments guide department stores, supermarkets, shopping centers, outlets and other commercial and circulation enterprises to carefully organize the supply of goods and carry out promotional activities to benefit the people; the cultural and tourism and sports departments encourage popular cultural and museum venues and performing arts venues to appropriately extend their opening hours, and support eligible public sports venues to open for free or at low cost; the civil aviation and railway departments will increase transportation capacity guarantee and introduce convenient measures such as luggage pick-up and delivery and ski equipment accompanying.
Inbound tourism is also fully prepared with policy packages. In terms of "Carefree Shopping" ("舒心购"), the payment environment such as bank cards, mobile payment, and cash will be further improved to provide overseas tourists with a worry-free and fast consumption experience. In terms of "Enjoying Discounts" ("享优惠"), 13,000 offshore tax refund stores are fully prepared with various high-quality products, and foreign friends can enjoy an additional 10% discount when shopping in China.
Guo Wuping (郭武平), spokesperson and Director-General of the Policy Research Department of the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局), said that the National Financial Regulatory Administration requires financial institutions to leverage their service network and capital technology advantages to assist in organizing consumption promotion activities, issuing consumption subsidies, and providing value-added services. Many financial institutions will cooperate with key merchants to plan colorful Spring Festival promotional activities, launch consumer red envelopes, payment discounts, points redemption and other preferential measures to add joy and benefits to the people and guide financial resources to better serve social people's livelihood.
Yang Mu (杨沐), Director-General of the Department of Market Operation and Consumption Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce, introduced that since the launch of the 2026 National Online New Year Shopping Festival in January, various regions, e-commerce platforms, and brand merchants have successively launched hundreds of wonderful activities. According to the monitoring of key e-commerce platforms of business big data, from the start of the New Year Shopping Festival to February 8, the national online retail sales reached 989.73 billion yuan. The main features are four aspects:
First, strengthen integration experience and stimulate new consumption vitality. Various regions widely use new forms such as cloud shopping exhibitions, live broadcast promotion, and digital interactive experience, and simultaneously link offline business districts, cultural and tourism scenic spots and other scenes to build an online and offline integrated New Year shopping consumption matrix. Second, improve the quality of supply and lead the new trend of consumption. Focus on expanding the supply of characteristic and high-quality goods, and promote the upgrading of intelligent green and healthy organic consumption. Third, promote traditional culture and give new connotations to consumption. Enlarge the Spring Festival intangible cultural heritage effect, carry out characteristic activities around folk culture and national tide cultural creation, and promote the deep integration of intangible cultural heritage skills and online consumption. Fourth, connect the whole domain market and expand new consumption space. With the theme of "Good Luck Immediately" ("马上有喜市"), carry out the "Silk Road E-commerce Celebrating the New Year" ("丝路电商过大年") activity, which not only introduces global good things, but also promotes Chinese Spring Festival culture and characteristic products to the world.
Li Zhongzhi (李忠志), Director-General of the Publicity Department of the State Administration of Radio and Television (广电总局), introduced that the radio and television industry will actively participate in and serve the "Happy Shopping for the New Year" activity, which is mainly reflected in four drives. First, the "TV Spring Festival" program is wonderful, and high-quality content drives new consumption demand. Second, online audio-visual activities are rich and colorful, driving the conversion of audio-visual traffic into new consumption increments. Third, ultra-high definition brings new audio-visual experience, driving the iterative upgrading of digital cultural consumption. Fourth, Spring Festival publicity drives Spring Festival consumption, and uses the full flavor of the New Year to show the booming consumption scene.
Fu Hanxiao (傅瀚霄), head of the Department of Industrial Development of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, said that he will offer a Spring Festival cultural and tourism feast full of New Year's flavor from three aspects: characteristic activities, benefit-the-people measures, and scene innovation, so that travel is more satisfactory, warmer, and more comfortable. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched 22 theme activities in seven sections around the theme of "Happy New Year" ("欢欢喜喜过大年"), including "Culture Welcoming the Spring Festival, Art for the People" ("文化迎春·艺术为民"), "Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebrating the New Year, Tasting Chinese New Year" ("非遗贺新春·寻味中国年"), and "Celebrating the New Year in Museums" ("文博馆里过大年"), to enrich the cultural life of the masses. Various regions will also provide more than 360 million yuan in consumption subsidies in the form of issuing consumer coupons, ticket discounts, and ticket stub-linked discounts.
Ai Yu (艾郁), head of the Department of Sports Economy of the General Administration of Sport (体育总局), said that it will create better conditions for the masses to participate in sports activities. The General Administration of Sport released the "2026 Spring Festival Holiday Outdoor Sports Boutique Routes" to facilitate the masses to participate in safe and high-quality outdoor sports. During the Spring Festival holiday, sports administrative departments in various regions will continue to do a good job in opening public sports venues to the public for free or at low cost, providing better public services and products for the masses to exercise and fitness during the Spring Festival holiday.
Data shows that the market supply and demand of daily necessities before the festival is strong, and prices are generally stable. On February 9, the inventory of grain, oil, meat, and eggs in key national chain supermarkets increased by more than 20% compared with the same period last month, and the inventory of vegetables increased by 7.7%. During the Spring Festival holiday, business departments at all levels will strengthen duty and keep a close eye on market operations, and continue to do a good job in the market supply of daily necessities.
Sheng Qiuping (盛秋平) said that in 2026, the Ministry of Commerce will adhere to expanding domestic demand as a strategic base point, adhere to the close combination of benefiting people's livelihood and promoting consumption, vigorously boost consumption, create the "Buying in China" brand, and focus on carrying out work such as promoting the expansion and upgrading of commodity consumption, expanding service consumption, cultivating and strengthening new consumption, and continuously optimizing consumption scenarios, to provide strong support for building a strong domestic market and promoting high-quality development.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 11th (北京) - On February 11th, the State Council (国务院) conducted its eighteenth special study session with the theme of deepening and expanding "Artificial Intelligence Plus" and comprehensively empowering thousands of industries. Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强), while presiding over the study session, emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on the development of artificial intelligence and the relevant decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, comprehensively promote technological innovation, industrial development, and empowerment applications of artificial intelligence, cultivate and strengthen new quality productive forces, and promote high-quality development.
Zhou Bowen (周伯文), Director of the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (上海人工智能实验室), gave an explanation. Vice Premiers of the State Council Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) and Zhang Guoqing (张国清), and State Councilor Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) made exchange speeches.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out after listening to the explanation and exchange speeches that the rapid development and application of artificial intelligence technology is quietly and profoundly changing the way people produce and live, demonstrating powerful technical capabilities and empowerment potential. In recent years, we have deeply implemented the "Artificial Intelligence Plus" action, adhered to leading industrial innovation with technological innovation, and promoting technological iteration with industrial upgrading, promoting artificial intelligence to empower thousands of industries and enter thousands of households, and a large number of new industries and new models have emerged. Looking to the future, "Artificial Intelligence Plus" has broad prospects and will continue to drive consumption and industrial upgrading, opening up new incremental space in various fields.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that it is necessary to deeply understand and grasp the development trend of artificial intelligence, promote the breakthrough of the entire artificial intelligence chain and the implementation of all scenarios, and further release development potential. It is necessary to continuously consolidate the technical foundation, promote algorithm innovation, increase the supply of high-quality data, improve the performance of large models, and proactively lay out new technologies and new paths. It is necessary to vigorously promote large-scale commercial applications, promote artificial intelligence terminal and service consumption, build artificial intelligence application pilot bases, develop and strengthen the intelligent body industry, and expand more high-value application scenarios. It is necessary to accelerate the cultivation of industrial ecology, optimize the layout of intelligent computing resources, increase the coordination of resources such as data, computing power, electricity, and networks, promote software and hardware adaptation, and form a pattern of interconnected development of the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain. It is necessary to actively promote open cooperation, expand international technical exchanges and application development, and build an open-source technology system and open-source community. It is necessary to adhere to the overall development and security, strengthen artificial intelligence governance, improve relevant laws and regulations, policies and systems, application norms, and ethical guidelines, and build a solid security guarantee for artificial intelligence applications.
Li Qiang (李强) emphasized that the implementation of the "Artificial Intelligence Plus" action requires fully stimulating the vitality and creativity of the entire society. It is necessary to build an open and inclusive development environment, support enterprises to be determined to innovate and actively explore, and allow new things to be nurtured and grow in market competition. It is necessary to strengthen public services and element guarantees, remove institutional and mechanism obstacles, and help enterprises solve practical difficulties. It is necessary to strengthen the training and use of talents, especially to create a group of excellent compound talents, to provide strong support for promoting "Artificial Intelligence Plus".
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Laos's Boten, the blazing sun shines on the iron towers and silver lines, making them sparkle. On both sides of the China-Laos border, Chinese and Lao national flags are hung on the iron towers, and electrical workers from both countries are working intensely. On February 5th, the China-Laos 500 kV Interconnection Project's Chinese and Lao sections were fully connected, marking a new stage in China-Laos energy cooperation. After the successful "handshake," the builders from both sides continue to work hard, sprinting towards the synchronous operation of the China-Laos sections in April.
"So that everyone who has been busy for a year can have a good New Year with peace of mind"
The China-Laos 500 kV Interconnection Project connects Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州) in Yunnan Province (云南省), China, with Oudomxay Province (乌多姆塞省) and Luang Namtha Province (琅南塔省) in Laos. It is divided into a 145-kilometer Chinese section and a 32.5-kilometer Lao section, and is currently the largest and highest-voltage cross-border power grid project constructed by China and Laos. The Lao section is invested and constructed by Laos National Transmission Network Co., Ltd., a joint venture established by China Southern Power Grid Company (中国南方电网公司) and Electricite du Laos (老挝国家电力公司).
"Achieving the full connection of the transmission lines before the Spring Festival is to ensure that everyone who has been busy for a year can have a good New Year with peace of mind." Xie Min (谢珉), Deputy General Manager of Laos National Transmission Network Co., Ltd., introduced that during this year's Spring Festival, in addition to arranging employees to be on duty at the construction front line, the company also established a joint working team to implement "one tower, one policy" to strictly adhere to safety red lines and control project quality with high standards, ensuring that the project is put into operation on schedule.
"Many Chinese builders have been sticking to the project for a long time, and it is rare for them to reunite with their families. We who stay on site must safeguard the project safely. This is both a responsibility and a guarantee for the hard work of our Chinese colleagues." Velasay Silongxeng (韦拉赛·赛龙兴), a technical progress management engineer in the Infrastructure Department of Laos National Transmission Network Co., Ltd., stayed on duty at the project during this year's Spring Festival. In early 2025, when the project was still in the early preparation stage, Silongxeng participated in it, responsible for communicating and coordinating with the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce (老挝工业与贸易部), the Oudomxay Province and Luang Namtha Province governments, and local villagers to ensure the smooth progress of various construction works. He is a key coordination link in the project. "This is the first major infrastructure project of Laos National Transmission Network Co., Ltd. I hope to apply my accumulated professional experience to the front end of construction." Silongxeng said that being able to personally participate in this project that changes the power grid pattern of his hometown is an honor and a heavy responsibility.
"After the project is completed, a safe, reliable, green, and efficient 'power highway' will connect China and Laos." Xie Min said, "The project has a two-way power transmission capacity of 1.5 million kilowatts and can transmit about 3 billion kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually. This will not only significantly enhance the regulation and dispatch capabilities of the Lao power grid, but also strongly support the development of clean energy and the implementation of industrial projects in the north, thereby helping the rapid development of Laos's national economy and society."
"Laying the foundation for the future power stability and regional economic development of Laos"
Many electrical workers like Xie Min have witnessed the development and changes in the local area while constructing the project.
In Namo District (纳磨县), Oudomxay Province, cement plants, silicon plants, and other facilities are being prepared for construction in full swing. "After these factories are established, the industrial electricity demand in the region will increase significantly." Xie Min said, "Our current work is to lay the foundation for the future power stability and regional economic development of Laos."
In February last year, the Lao section of the China-Laos 500 kV Interconnection Project started construction. Northern Laos is mountainous and densely covered with tropical rainforests. The long rainy season compresses the effective construction window period, and the complex geological conditions bring greater risks to the construction team in the foundation excavation, tower erection, and line stringing stages. "To cope with the challenges, we scientifically adjusted the construction sequence, flexibly used the dry season window period to concentrate on tackling key problems, and innovatively adopted differentiated foundation designs and construction methods for special sections such as swamps and rocks to ensure the continuous and orderly progress of the project." Xie Min said.
The construction line crosses forest protection areas and community gathering areas. The construction team always puts ecological environmental protection and humanistic care in an important position, and strives to achieve the harmonious coexistence of the project and the ecology and community.
In the planning stage, the construction team established the core principle of "actively avoiding and selecting the best path," conducted multiple rounds of field surveys and program comparisons, and the finally selected line avoided ecologically sensitive areas to the greatest extent, reducing the potential impact on biodiversity and community life from the source. Xie Min introduced that the project also promoted the use of new compact towers, and prioritized the selection of plants suitable for local growth for greening in the substation design, taking into account the soil and water conservation functions of the substation slope protection and lawn.
"Cultivating localized operation and maintenance forces to help the sustainable development of Laos's power industry"
As of now, the project has employed more than 500 Lao employees. To ensure construction safety, the project systematically carried out bilingual safety training, covering "life-saving education," emergency drills, and daily station meetings; at the same time, by strengthening practical training in construction technology, equipment installation, and other aspects, the professional skills of Lao employees have been effectively improved.
"In the past, I paid more attention to how to maintain transmission lines well. After participating in project construction, through receiving training in system management, project management, and professional technology, I began to understand how to plan from the source and think about how to build the project more safely and reliably." Silongxeng said, "In the future, I hope to grow into a compound talent who is proficient in technology and good at management, and truly maintain and operate this Lao-Chinese cooperation transmission line well, so that clean and stable power can continuously help the development of my hometown."
The China-Laos 500 kV Interconnection Project is a major project included in the China-Laos Community of Shared Future Action Plan. After completion, it will provide strong support for Laos's economic development, further expand the interconnection of power grids and power mutual assistance between southern Chinese provinces and Laos, and promote Laos to become an energy interconnection hub and an important energy trading center in the ASEAN region. "In the new year, we hope that the project will be put into operation on schedule and with high quality, as a gift to the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Laos." Xie Min said, "Laos National Transmission Network Co., Ltd. will also continue to cultivate localized operation and maintenance forces to help the sustainable development of Laos's power industry."
(Reported by the Vientiane (万象) office of this newspaper on February 11)
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Located a 10-minute drive from the Namo Station (纳磨站) of the China-Laos Railway, next to the Namo 3 Substation (纳磨3变电站) of the China-Laos 500kV Interconnection Project, sits a brand-new, modern campus: newly built teaching buildings and comprehensive buildings, equipped with multi-functional rooms and living facilities. On the milky-white exterior walls of the buildings are written in Lao and Chinese: "Namo South Village Primary School (纳磨南村小学)," with a line of smaller text below: "Assisted Construction by Laos National Electric Grid Corporation (老挝国家输电网有限责任公司)."
This is a supporting livelihood project of the China-Laos 500kV Interconnection Project, officially completed and handed over to the Lao side in December last year.
Previously, the school buildings of Namo South Village Primary School (纳磨南村小学) were simple houses built of thatch and iron sheets, with leaky roofs and drafts from all sides. After about 4 months of construction, the school has solid and comfortable school buildings, and is also equipped with computers, printers, water dispensers and other working and living facilities. "Namo South Village Primary School (纳磨南村小学) is a valuable gift from Laos National Electric Grid Corporation (老挝国家输电网有限责任公司) to the villagers of Namo South Village (纳磨南村) and Oudomxay Province (乌多姆塞省)," said Bounkhong Lachiengphone (本空·腊将彭), Secretary of the Oudomxay Provincial Party Committee (乌多姆塞省省委书记) of Laos, sincerely at the project handover.
This year, the two countries will achieve two-way power mutual assistance, and people-to-people exchanges will also usher in broad development prospects. The "electricity connection" harmonizing with the "heart connection" will become a vivid footnote to the "China-Laos Friendship Year."
Return to TopChina adheres to its role as host with a responsible perspective, and will work with all parties to uphold the original aspiration of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to promote economic growth and enhance people's well-being, adhere to sharing opportunities and achieving win-win results in open development, promote inclusive economic globalization, and build an Asia-Pacific community.
From February 1st to 10th, the first Senior Officials' Meeting and related meetings of APEC 2026 were held in Guangzhou (广州). This was the first official event hosted by China as the host of APEC 2026, aimed at brewing and accumulating achievements for the Leaders' Informal Meeting to be held in November. The participating parties conducted in-depth discussions on the theme and priority areas of the APEC "China Year," put forward a series of outcome ideas and work plans for the whole year, and jointly injected new impetus into Asia-Pacific cooperation.
This year marks the third time for China to serve as the APEC host, and the first time in 12 years. Over the past 12 years, China has shared opportunities and overcome difficulties with all parties, actively led multilateral economic and trade rules, jointly embraced the trend of the information age, and promoted the Asia-Pacific region to become an engine of global growth, a banner of regional integration, and a pioneer of innovative development. This year, the theme of the APEC "China Year" is set as "Building an Asia-Pacific Community, Promoting Common Prosperity," which not only continues the consistent important concept of APEC, but also has in-depth considerations for building on past achievements, carrying forward the past, and opening up the future, and promoting Asia-Pacific cooperation to a new level. At present, cooperation in various fields and mechanisms of APEC has been fully launched, and more than 20 committees or working groups have completed the first round of work of the "China Year." On the basis of existing consensus and achievements, all parties will make persistent efforts and will surely reap a fruitful list of achievements at the Leaders' Informal Meeting.
China's firm commitment to and leading role in Asia-Pacific cooperation were fully demonstrated during this meeting. This meeting further expanded consensus in promoting trade and investment cooperation, deepening the construction of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, improving the level of interconnectivity, strengthening digital economic cooperation, and promoting inclusive development. Around the three priority areas of "openness, innovation, and cooperation" to promote the annual agenda, China will work with all parties to establish a "single goal" and promote the issuance of a clear and rich outcome document at this year's Leaders' Meeting; explore "two paths" to explore promoting the docking and integration of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and promote the formulation of an upgraded blueprint for interconnectivity; accelerate "three transformations" to promote digital, intelligent, and green transformation through innovation; and deepen "diversified cooperation" to deepen pragmatic cooperation in multiple fields around development-related governance issues. This systematic design fully demonstrates China's cooperative leadership as the host and will promote all parties in the Asia-Pacific to anchor the correct direction of opening up and cooperation and expand the space for mutual benefit and win-win results.
Today's world has entered a new period of turbulence and change, economic fragmentation has intensified, and regional economic integration has encountered headwinds. Under this situation, China's joint efforts with all parties to deepen Asia-Pacific cooperation are of great significance for all parties to effectively respond to the challenges facing their respective development. Looking back at history, maintaining the post-war international order and upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter are the foundation for the prosperity and stability of the Asia-Pacific and the world. This enlightenment is particularly valuable in the current situation and deserves to be cherished. All parties in the Asia-Pacific should jointly maintain a peaceful and stable environment, adhere to the "APEC approach," build consensus and properly handle differences on the basis of consensus, and maintain the correct direction of Asia-Pacific cooperation.
The APEC "China Year" coincides with the opening year of China's "15th Five-Year Plan," and China will continue to provide new opportunities for the development of the Asia-Pacific and the world with new achievements in Chinese-style modernization. This Senior Officials' Meeting arranged for visits, allowing representatives from all parties to observe China's advantages in emerging technology empowerment, green development, and foreign investment accumulation at close range, and feel the myriad phenomena of Chinese-style modernization. "China's message to the Asia-Pacific region and the world is consistent," "This year's APEC meeting will be an important opportunity to further share China's market opportunities"... All parties are full of expectations for China to lead Asia-Pacific cooperation and empower regional development.
A new year begins, and everything is renewed. China adheres to its role as host with a responsible perspective, and will work with all parties to uphold the original aspiration of APEC to promote economic growth and enhance people's well-being, adhere to sharing opportunities and achieving win-win results in open development, promote inclusive economic globalization, and build an Asia-Pacific community.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Paris on February 11th (Reporter: Shang Kaiyuan (尚凯元)) The Chinese Permanent Delegation to UNESCO held a 2026 Spring Festival Temple Fair event on the 10th at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay (埃纳尼), President of the UNESCO General Conference Simona-Mirela Miculescu (塔尔哈), representatives of various countries to UNESCO, and guests from all walks of life, totaling more than 500 people, attended the event to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year.
Azoulay (埃纳尼) said in her speech that the horse symbolizes courage and progress, embodying the spirit of forging ahead in the face of challenges. The inclusion of the Spring Festival on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity not only demonstrates the global influence of Chinese culture but also injects new impetus into exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. In the current uncertain international environment, this spirit of courage is particularly important, and UNESCO is willing to take this opportunity to further strengthen cooperation with China.
Yang Xinyu (杨新育), Ambassador and Permanent Representative of China to UNESCO, said that the Spring Festival marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year and is also an important moment for family reunion, sharing joy, and passing on hope. This Spring Festival event, held in the form of a temple fair at UNESCO headquarters, allows guests to experience the traditional customs of Chinese festivals firsthand. These customs, passed down from generation to generation, embody the Chinese nation's emphasis on family, respect for tradition, and the spirit of 赓续文明 (gēng xù wén míng - "continue civilization," to carry on and develop civilization continuously), while also demonstrating the profound historical accumulation and contemporary value of Chinese culture.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Istanbul on February 11th (Reporter Li Ming (李明)) - The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) organized a delegation of Chinese entrepreneurs to visit Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey, from February 6th to 8th, taking the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Turkey as an opportunity to actively implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state during their meeting in Tianjin, and deepen practical cooperation between the business communities of the two countries.
During the visit, Ren Hongbin (任鸿斌), Chairman of the CCPIT, led the delegation in extensive exchanges with Turkish political and business figures, focusing on promoting China's use of opening-up to promote reform and development, sharing opportunities with countries around the world, and jointly developing the relevant situation. He emphasized that the CCPIT is willing to work with Turkey to promote the business community to explore cooperation potential under the "Belt and Road" framework and achieve a higher level of mutual benefit and win-win results. He welcomed Turkey's active participation in the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo.
Turkish political and business figures highly praised the resilience of China's economic development, believing that there are broad prospects for cooperation between the two sides in the supply chain field, and looking forward to continuing to expand trade and investment cooperation during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and achieving mutual success in the process of 双向奔赴 (shuāng xiàng bēn fù - "two-way rush," describes a mutual effort or reciprocal movement towards a common goal).
During this period, the CCPIT, the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey, and the Turkish Industry and Business Association jointly held the 3rd China-Turkey Economic and Trade Forum, and renewed the memorandum of understanding on cooperation with the two institutions. More than 300 representatives from all sectors of China and Turkey conducted exchanges and negotiations focusing on key areas of cooperation.
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The "Most Beautiful Central Axis, Happy Chinese New Year - 2026 Spring Festival Reception for International Students in Beijing" hosted by the Beijing People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (北京市对外友好协会) was held in Beijing (北京) recently. Nearly 60 international students and foreign friends from 35 countries gathered together to learn about the past and present of Beijing's central axis and celebrate the Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse.
At the reception, a fun quiz about the historical heritage of Beijing's central axis took the lead in igniting the atmosphere. "The central axis of Beijing (北京) is 7.8 kilometers long," "The northernmost end is the Bell and Drum Towers (钟鼓楼)," "The southernmost end is Yongdingmen (永定门)"... In the enthusiastic competition, the international students deepened their understanding of Beijing's urban layout and the profoundness of Chinese history and culture.
Wu Feiyu (吴飞宇), an international student from Turkmenistan at China University of Geosciences (Beijing) (中国地质大学（北京）), had visited many historical and cultural landmarks along Beijing's central axis, such as the Forbidden City (故宫) and the Temple of Heaven (天坛). "The design of Beijing's central axis is solemn and clear, and the orientation is very easy to identify. Walking through it, you can feel the continuity of history." Wu Feiyu (吴飞宇) said that what impressed him was not only the harmony and order contained in the architectural layout of the city, but also the natural integration and mutual enhancement of traditional culture and modern life.
According to reports, the Beijing People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (北京市对外友好协会) launched the "Friendship Under Heaven, Gathering in Beijing (友天下·聚京华)" International Friends Home series of activities this year, and the 2026 Spring Festival Reception for International Students in Beijing (北京) was the first event in the series.
The talent show was equally wonderful. The international students took to the stage one after another, from traditional Turkmen dance to traditional Chinese martial arts, from the affectionate recitation of Chinese classical poems "New Year's Day (元日)" and "New Year's Eve Snow (除夜雪)" to the moving songs "New World (新的天地)" and "Happy Chinese New Year (欢乐中国年)"... Chinese and foreign cultures intertwined and resonated on the stage, and applause continued.
With graceful and gentle movements, the folding fan was both soft and strong. Naya (那雅), a Moroccan international student from Capital Medical University (首都医科大学), performed Tai Chi Fan, winning a full house of applause. Naya (那雅) learned about Chinese martial arts in her childhood and was deeply fascinated by it. In 2018, she came to China (中国) to study, and has now spent several Spring Festivals in China (中国). "The charm of the Spring Festival lies in arousing resonance through culture." Naya (那雅) said that no matter how different the language and skin color are, people's desire for warmth and need for communication are interconnected.
Wrapping dumplings symbolizing reunion and happiness, stringing candied haws symbolizing prosperity and sweetness, rubbing a New Year picture symbolizing good luck and celebration... After experiencing a variety of Chinese New Year customs, the international students had a more personal understanding of the connotation of reunion, joy, and longing for a better life contained in the Chinese Spring Festival.
She Yuzhe (佘宇泽), a Cambodian international student from China University of Geosciences (Beijing) (中国地质大学（北京）), said that his favorite Chinese Spring Festival custom is the whole family reuniting for the New Year's Eve dinner. Although he is far away from his hometown now, he feels warm as if he were at home when he celebrates the festival with his teachers and classmates in China (中国). "The Spring Festival is like a bridge, connecting people from different countries." She Yuzhe (佘宇泽) said.
"China (中国) is a country that both respects tradition and develops rapidly." Ren Ding (任丁), an undergraduate student majoring in clinical medicine from Iran at Capital Medical University (首都医科大学), said with emotion that Chinese traditional culture has a profound and far-reaching influence, and traditional festivals still occupy an important position in people's daily lives; at the same time, China's (中国) economy is booming and technology is changing with each passing day 日新月异 (rì xīn yuè yì - "daily new monthly different," to develop rapidly; change quickly).
"Seeing red lanterns hanging all over the streets and alleys, and families reuniting, I deeply feel the warmth and profoundness of Chinese traditional culture." Luo Cheng (罗成), a doctoral student majoring in civil engineering from Rwanda at Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (北京建筑大学), said. "Culture has no borders, and young people can become a bridge for mutual learning among civilizations." Luo Cheng (罗成) said that this year marks the "China-Africa People-to-People and Cultural Exchange Year," and he hopes to share what he has learned, seen, and heard with more friends and family, and promote mutual understanding among people with the power of culture.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Addis Ababa dispatch on February 11th (Reporter Dai Kairan (戴楷然)) On the 10th, the Chinese Mission to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) jointly held the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" celebration and the "Spring Opens a New Chapter, Galloping Ten Thousand Miles" Chinese New Year Culture Exhibition. Jiang Feng (蒋烽), Head of the Chinese Mission to the African Union, and Vera Songwe, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of UNECA, attended the event. Representatives from the African Union Commission and United Nations agencies, as well as Chinese and African youth representatives, and more than 200 people participated.
Jiang Feng (蒋烽) stated that as a high-quality event of the "China-Africa People-to-People and Cultural Exchange Year," this event is not only a cultural feast but also a communication of hearts and a resonance of emotions. Nearly 600 people-to-people and cultural exchange activities throughout the year will make China-Africa friendship more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and build a solid cultural foundation for promoting the construction of a new era of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future.
As one of the "Encounter and Appreciation" Chinese New Year events entering international organizations, the "Spring Opens a New Chapter, Galloping Ten Thousand Miles" Chinese New Year Culture Exhibition showcases Chinese zodiac culture, family reunion scenes during the Spring Festival, and Chinese customs passed down from generation to generation through three sections: "Time Never Stops," "Family Reunion and Myriad Images," and "Cultural Heritage Forever New."
Return to TopThis newspaper's Astana (阿斯塔纳) February 11th dispatch (Reporter Li Qiang (李强)) Recently, archaeologists in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) unearthed a batch of ancient coins minted between the 8th and 12th centuries in the Jambyl Region (江布尔州) of southern Kazakhstan, including copper coins from the Tang (唐) and Song (宋) dynasties of China (中国).
Kazinform (哈通社) reported on the 10th that most of the ancient coins unearthed this time were minted between the 8th and 12th centuries, witnessing the prosperity of trade on the ancient Silk Road.
The report said that Kazakh archaeologists believe that this batch of ancient coins has very high historical and scientific research value, and will help to study the trade history of the ancient Silk Road. After the completion of archaeological research, this batch of ancient coins will be transferred to the Jambyl Region Museum (江布尔州博物馆) for collection.
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Effective investment is an organic combination of deepening supply-side structural reform and expanding effective demand. In 2025, affected by multiple factors, fixed asset investment experienced negative growth. Regarding this trend, we must not only attach great importance to it, but also remain calm and composed. We must scientifically understand the important significance of investment, adapt to the new situation and new requirements, and unswervingly expand effective investment.
Connecting supply and demand to promote a virtuous cycle of the economy. As one of the "three carriages" driving economic growth, investment directly triggers demand for various raw materials, facilities, equipment, tools, and consumer goods in the current period, while also driving investment in means of production and means of livelihood by related enterprises, forming new supply. Calculations based on historical data show that every 1 yuan of investment in China can drive 0.55 yuan of consumption and 0.44 yuan of labor income, and every 100 million yuan of investment can create nearly 600 jobs. In response to shocks such as the 2008 global financial crisis, investment has become the "ballast stone" for smoothing circulation and stabilizing the overall economic situation. In 2009, the contribution rate of gross capital formation to China's economic growth reached 84.3%. Precise and effective investment can not only create more high-quality jobs and increase residents' income, but also spawn new industries, new business forms, new models, and new products, laying a solid foundation for the continuous expansion of consumption. At the same time, the improvement of residents' income levels, the enhancement of consumption capacity, and the continuous optimization and upgrading of consumption will generate new investment opportunities, thereby driving investment growth. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period and the future, investment and consumption will play important roles in the economic cycle. We must accurately expand effective investment guided by market demand to form a virtuous cycle of mutual promotion between investment and consumption.
Optimizing the supply structure to shape the long-term growth momentum of the economy. Looking at the history of global economic development, whether it is the successful catch-up of late-developing economies or the continuous leadership of developed economies, it is necessary to maintain an investment intensity that is compatible with the stage of development and continuously optimize the investment structure. Looking back at the stage when Japan and South Korea's per capita GDP reached 10,000 to 13,000 US dollars, the investment rate remained above 30%. As the world's largest developing country, China's per capita infrastructure capital stock is 20%-30% of that of developed countries, and there are also certain gaps in indicators such as per capita railway length, the number of civil aviation airports, and the area of sports venues. There is still great investment potential in making up for shortcomings, strengthening weaknesses, and optimizing the structure. At present, a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is booming, and major countries are accelerating investment layout and seizing the commanding heights of science and technology. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period and the future, we must keep up with global trends, maintain the necessary investment intensity, and let investment become a "booster" for optimizing the structure and shaping the momentum, powerfully supporting economic growth and structural transformation.
Giving play to comprehensive benefits and enhancing comprehensive national strength and people's livelihood security capabilities. The value of effective investment is not limited to economic benefits, but also includes multiple effects such as innovation benefits, ecological benefits, social benefits, and security benefits. From the "Striver" deep-sea submersible diving to 10,000 meters to the C919 soaring in the blue sky, and then to the HarmonyOS jumping to the world's third largest mobile operating system, investment in the field of innovation has provided a "catalyst" for achieving high-level self-reliance in science and technology. From the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Project completing a cumulative afforestation of 480 million mu, and the green barrier "taking root", to the scale of clean energy investment accounting for about 1/3 of the global total, and the solid promotion of green transformation, investment in ecological projects has become the "cornerstone" for building a beautiful China. From building the world's largest housing security system and better realizing "housing for all," to accelerating the construction of national regional medical centers and meeting the expectation of "medical care for all," investment in inclusive public services is the "security network" for people's livelihood and well-being. From building more than 1 billion mu of high-standard farmland and achieving bumper harvests in grain production year after year, to accelerating the implementation of major projects such as new energy storage and consolidating energy supply security capabilities, investment in key security areas has built a "lifeline" for national economic security. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period and the future, we must fully understand the rich connotation of investment, give full play to the comprehensive benefits of effective investment, and promote the realization of higher-quality, more efficient, fairer, more sustainable, and safer development.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal clearly proposes to maintain reasonable investment growth and improve investment efficiency. Facing the future, there is broad space for investing in both things and people. We must face difficulties squarely, strengthen confidence, and step up efforts to promote effective investment with systematic thinking. On the one hand, we must give better play to the role of government investment in expanding demand. Adhere to maintaining intensity, optimizing structure, and improving efficiency, and support the construction of "two major projects" with greater efforts. Increase public investment in the field of people's livelihood, and accurately invest in public areas where the market is difficult to effectively allocate resources. Develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, establish a correct view of political achievements, and ensure that major investment projects can stand the test of practice, history, and the people. On the other hand, we must fully stimulate the endogenous动力 (dònglì - "driving force," inherent power or motivation) of private investment. In areas where the market mechanism can play an effective role, private capital should be fully encouraged to participate in investment. Protect the legitimate rights and interests of private enterprises and private entrepreneurs in accordance with the law. Promote the opening of major infrastructure projects such as railways, nuclear power, and hydropower to private capital, improve the working mechanism for guaranteeing private investment funds and factors, and create a fair competitive environment and broad market space for private capital.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郑洋洋
Before the Spring Festival, Yang Rong (杨蓉), a National People's Congress (全国人大) representative and a Level 4 Senior Police Officer of the Public Security Bureau (公安局) of Taiyuan (太原) City, Shanxi (山西) Province, was very busy. Every day, she meticulously analyzed the city's database information on conflicts and disputes on her computer, and based on this, refined and revised the suggestions she plans to submit to this year's National People's Congress.
This year, Yang Rong's prepared suggestions focus on the rights and interests of new employment groups, anti-domestic violence law enforcement, the construction of county-level comprehensive management mechanisms, and the renovation of old residential areas. In her words, it is to "bring the voices of the people to the meeting."
"Takeout delivery drivers and online car-hailing drivers are all people I often come into contact with in my work. Carefully observing the details of their work and life has been very enlightening to me," Yang Rong said. At last year's National People's Congress, she put forward a suggestion to strengthen the protection of the rights and interests of new employment groups. "Now, 'Courier Service Stations' are gradually appearing in Taiyuan (太原) City, providing rest, consultation and other services for courier drivers."
"The needs of the masses are often hidden in the details. Only by constantly improving the details can we bring a real sense of gain," Yang Rong said. This year, she plans to jointly submit a proposal related to the protection of the rights and interests of workers in new forms of employment with several other representatives, suggesting optimizing the social security payment mechanism for new employment groups to solve problems such as difficulty in participating in insurance and a **一刀切** (yī dāo qiē - "one knife cut," a one-size-fits-all approach) in insurance premium ratios; establishing "one-stop" rights protection service stations in areas where workers gather, and implementing a "first-response responsibility system" for issues such as wage arrears and overtime work.
During community visits, Yang Rong found that there were problems with poor coordination between various departments in the renovation of old residential areas. She once took a photo of the road surface in a residential area, where two asphalt surfaces of different shades looked like a "big patch." "The underground pipe network renovation, energy-saving insulation renovation, and municipal road renovation are each managed separately. The municipal administration has just repaired the road, and then the laying of the pipe network has to be dug up again. As a result, the ratio of road repair materials is different, which causes the situation in the photo." To this end, Yang Rong suggested that relevant departments should further strengthen the top-level coordination and full-process quality supervision of the renovation of old residential areas.
Yang Rong's suggestions mostly promote grassroots governance with a "small incision." She said: "As a representative of the National People's Congress, you must both connect with the 'heavenly antenna' and be **接地气** (jiē dì qì - "connected to the earth's energy," in touch with the common people). Since I was elected as a representative by the people, I must serve the vast grassroots groups and people in need."
Reporter's Notes:
Always Wanting to Do More for the Masses
When interviewing Yang Rong (杨蓉), it is not difficult to find that behind each of her suggestions, there is detailed research and data support, as well as in-depth thinking.
"Representative suggestions are not a trivial matter. One end is connected to the people, and the other end is connected to the state organs. If you are a little careless, there may be deviations in your work," Yang Rong (杨蓉) said. She often comes into contact with the masses in her work, and always wants to do more for them. "This is the voice of a grassroots worker, and also the voice of a representative of the National People's Congress (全国人大)."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王欣悦
Under the laboratory lights, spread out are not only blueprints and data reports, but also two notebooks filled with dense notes. One records various parameters of sheet metal experiments, and the other is filled with the heartfelt words of fellow workers.
"Good proposals are not conceived sitting in the office, but are walked out with the soles of your feet, you have to hear the most authentic voices." These words were spoken by Lu Yuefu (卢跃富), a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协委员) and a frontline team leader at Chongqing Haier Washing Machine Co., Ltd. (重庆海尔洗衣机有限公司). This national model worker (全国劳模), who rose from being a powder coating worker, still carries the smell of the workshop on his body.
After serving as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, one question has always lingered in Lu Yuefu's (卢跃富) mind: "Why are young people unwilling to enter factories?"
"Many young people feel that in ordinary operating positions, the income after ten years may not be much different from that after one year. They seem to see themselves ten years later at a glance, and their enthusiasm to continue working is worn away." This intuitive feeling has driven Lu Yuefu (卢跃富) to continue advocating for the implementation of the "New Eight-Grade Worker" system, "to boost the morale and refuel the energy of young workers."
In Lu Yuefu's (卢跃富) view, one of the bottlenecks that urgently needs to be broken through in the construction of the industrial workforce is to truly link skill levels with salary and benefits. "We should focus on thinking about how to ensure more stable and higher-quality employment."
In order to find answers to these questions, Lu Yuefu (卢跃富) walked out of the familiar workshop. His performance notes contain not only precise dust concentration data, but also the simple expectations of border technicians in Qinghai (青海) and Tibet (西藏) for improving their treatment during his research trips.
"Good proposals must go to the deepest places and touch the real pain points." Lu Yuefu (卢跃富) said, "In the past, I was just a worker, and I looked at everything from my personal perspective. Now I must not only think from the standpoint of the workers, but also from the perspective of the factory, society, and the country. Only by thinking from multiple perspectives can we find a point of convergence that balances the interests of all parties."
From a craftsman focused on products to a CPPCC (政协) member concerned about the working class, Lu Yuefu (卢跃富) feels that the two identities are inherently unified: the spirit of craftsmanship is to do one thing to the extreme and set an example; the mission of a member is to "dig out" the difficulties at the grassroots level and promote solutions.
Reporter's Notes
Walking Out Good Proposals with the Soles of Your Feet
"Good proposals are not conceived sitting down, but are walked out with the soles of your feet." This sentence runs through the entire interview. From the millimeter-level curvature of a hanger to the employment prospects of millions of people—Lu Yuefu's (卢跃富) thinking always comes from the reality touched by hands stained with machine oil.
From a model worker and craftsman to a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协委员), what has changed is the vision, and what remains unchanged is the spirit of "walking step by step" and "doing things to the extreme." This may be an important quality of a person: abandoning the idea of "quick success" and still believing in the power of "rooting."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨 凯 韩文鋆 朱笑熺
Lu Yuqing (鹿玉青) prepared lunch, placed a bowl of potato stew with beef and a plate of stir-fried vegetables on the table, and took out the walkie-talkie to "call" her husband, Liu Chenglei (刘成雷), to come and eat. Lao Liu (老刘) came out of the wheelhouse at the bow of the ship. After watching the shore bridge crane at Longgong Port (龙拱港) precisely load another container onto the cargo ship, he walked along the deck to the living area at the stern. Usually, at this time, they would be sailing, and the wheelhouse couldn't be left unattended. Sister Lu (鹿姐) would finish cooking and go to the front to relieve her husband, and then switch places after he finished eating. Today, it was fortunate that the ship was berthed in the port waiting to be loaded, so they could eat together.
Longgong Port (龙拱港) is an inland river port located in Rencheng District (任城区), Jining City (济宁市), Shandong Province (山东省). Coal and coke from Shanxi (山西) are transported here by rail, and without changing containers, they are loaded onto ships to be transported by water via the Grand Canal (大运河) southward to steel mills and power plants in cities and counties along the route. Lao Liu's (老刘) trip was to deliver coal to Hanzhuang Port (韩庄港) on the south bank of Weishan Lake (微山湖).
The ship is new, named "Jining Ganghang 6017 (济宁港航6017)," 67.6 meters long, and was launched last year. As before, Lao Liu (老刘) is the captain, and Sister Lu (鹿姐) is the only crew member. However, there are many differences from before.
In the past, they used diesel ships, but now this LNG (liquefied natural gas) ship burns gas; the old ship's rudder was large, but the new ship's rudder is small; in the past, they bought ships and worked for themselves, but now they have both been hired by a company and become professional crew members with stable incomes... Of course, for Sister Lu (鹿姐), the biggest difference is the living area at the stern, "The kitchen is big, the toilet is clean, and it's comfortable to live in, much better than the old ships."
Shandong Xineng Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (山东新能船业有限公司), which built this ship, is located on the banks of the Baima River (白马河) in Zoucheng City (邹城市), dozens of kilometers away. Wu Zecheng (吴则成), the general manager born in the 1980s, describes shipbuilding in the past as an industrial version of "**小米加步枪**" (xiǎo mǐ jiā bù qiāng - "millet plus rifle," primitive equipment; to start with very little). "A workshop with three or four hundred people, each with a welding gun." What about now? Right in front of you, in the huge workshop, tens of thousands of parts are automatically sorted, sent to robots for welding by AGV unmanned vehicles, and then sent for sectional assembly and painting, hoisted onto the closing slipway, until it is launched, without seeing many workers throughout the process.
In the Baima River (白马河), a row of more than a dozen new ships are parked, mostly 73-meter-long LNG ships. "This is the main ship type at present. We are also cooperating with CATL to develop pure electric ships. Last year, a French company came to order one, and an African company immediately wanted to sign a contract after seeing it." Wu Zecheng (吴则成) couldn't hide his pride. For the ships that have been delivered and put into operation, he can monitor the situation in real time on the intelligent platform. "'6017' was built last year and is now docked at Longgong Port (龙拱港). This is a small cargo ship with a deadweight of 2,000 tons."
After lunch, "6017" weighed anchor and set sail. The ship traveled hundreds of meters east along the Longgong River (龙拱河), exited the river mouth, and entered the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (京杭大运河) waterway. From here, going north, you can go to Liangshan (梁山), the legendary gathering place of heroes, which now also has a port; going south through Weishan Lake (微山湖), goods can reach the Yangtze River and the sea. Jining (济宁) and other places historically prospered because of the Grand Canal (大运河), and now the Grand Canal (大运河) is navigable for thousands of miles, continuing to create new opportunities for cities along the route.
With the rudder turned fully to starboard, the bow faced south, and the winter sun shone on Lao Liu's (老刘) face. The river channel was wide, with clear water and blue waves, and flocks of waterbirds could be seen resting on the surface from time to time.
"The Grand Canal (大运河) has been well managed in recent years, the river water is clear, and it's comfortable to look at," Lao Liu (老刘) said. "The new ship has no pollution, which the old ships can't compare to." Lao Liu (老刘) added. "'6016'?" Lao Liu (老刘) glanced and smiled as he passed a ship anchored and moored, "It's my ship's 'brother'."
Lao Liu's (老刘) "employer," China Communications Runyang (Shandong) International Logistics Co., Ltd. (中交润杨（山东）国际物流有限公司), has 70 ships of various sizes, all of which burn gas or use electricity. "Improve safety, reduce energy consumption, and increase the number of voyages." Wang Tingchang (王廷常), the deputy general manager in charge of ship operation and management, kept repeating this sentence. He is also a post-85s, and just passed the busiest month of pre-holiday stocking for customers. He also serves as the safety director and has to board ships for inspection from time to time. With the Spring Festival approaching, he dare not be careless. Wang Tingchang (王廷常) decided to take a ride on Lao Liu's (老刘) ship today and chat with this new colleague.
"Master Liu (刘师傅), you'll be on vacation after this trip. Will your daughter and son come home for the New Year?"
"My daughter will spend the New Year at her mother-in-law's house in Jinan (济南). My son will come back from Xuzhou (徐州). He wants to come and see the new ship."
Sister Lu (鹿姐) is in the aft cabin at this moment. In a few days, it will be New Year's Eve, and this small family on the ship will also paste bright red "Fu" characters and Spring Festival couplets, and the atmosphere of the New Year will be even stronger.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 烁 贺林平
At a little after 8 a.m., the Hong Kong morning market is bustling, with bundles of Chinese kale looking fresh and vibrant. Hong Kong resident Ms. Zheng (郑女士) picked up a bag and put it in her shopping basket, "I often buy this vegetable, it's very fresh, and it's delicious whether stir-fried or used in soup."
How fresh is it? From the fields of Guangdong (广东) to the Hong Kong morning market, it takes less than 24 hours. The reporter followed the entire journey, recording the trip of this vegetable to Hong Kong.
At 9 a.m. the day before, the dew on the vegetable leaves had dissipated, and the rows of Chinese kale were dazzlingly green.
"It tasted even sweeter after the frost a while ago." Ma Dan (马丹), a vegetable picker in Shuanggan Village (双甘村), Lengkeng Town (冷坑镇), Huaiji County (怀集县), Zhaoqing City (肇庆市), Guangdong Province (广东省), said as she worked.
Each vegetable picker has a "unique skill": arranging the Chinese kale in two rows, neatly stacked in their arms. Once picked, they use a knife to cut the roots evenly.
The quality supervision of vegetables begins before planting, with real-time monitoring throughout the entire process.
At Guangdong Quannong Agriculture (Group) Co., Ltd. (广东全农农业（集团）有限公司), Yuan Zhaofei (袁兆飞), the chairman's assistant, opened the agricultural digital management system to view the field conditions in real time. Zooming in on the picture, every vegetable can be seen clearly.
While he was busy, two customs officers in uniform came to the field. They were Bian Wenjie (卞文杰) and Zhang Yanqiu (张艳秋), customs officers from the Zhaoqing Customs Inspection Section (肇庆海关查验科) under Guangzhou Customs (广州海关). "We conduct risk monitoring and sampling inspections from the planting stage to ensure that more than 200 indicators, such as pesticide residues, meet relevant standards from the source," Bian Wenjie (卞文杰) said.
The plastic baskets filled with vegetables were immediately sent to the sorting workshop not far away.
"These vegetables are so green, I want to take a bite." Zhong Xiuyun (钟秀云), head of the Zhaoqing Quanfa Shuanggan Vegetable Base (肇庆全发双甘蔬菜基地), inspected the baskets of Chinese kale. Each basket has a QR code card, "Scan the code, and you can know who picked it and in which field," Zhong Xiuyun (钟秀云) said.
Verification, weighing, packaging, pre-cooling, loading... At 13:05, boxes of fresh Chinese kale and other vegetables destined for Hong Kong were loaded onto a special vehicle for vegetables supplied to Hong Kong, Macao and the Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区). The reporter also got on the car.
"The temperature in the refrigerated compartment is now 3 degrees Celsius, which meets the preservation standards." After getting in the car, the driver Liu Guihua (刘桂华) skillfully performed the inspection first. He has been running this route for five or six years, "running five or six hundred kilometers back and forth a day, spending 7 hours on the road."
"Can you rest during the Spring Festival?" the reporter asked.
"Vegetable supply to Hong Kong is a major event, and we can't rest on New Year's Eve, the first day, or the second day of the Lunar New Year. We'll talk about it after we're done with this busy period," said Mr. Liu (刘师傅), as he was used to it.
"Beep beep--" A similar car drove from the opposite side. On this route, vehicles transporting vegetables to Hong Kong travel back and forth all year round. When they meet, the drivers honk their horns to greet each other. Liu Guihua (刘桂华) grinned and honked his horn in response.
At 16:36, the vehicle arrived in Dongguan (东莞).
Here, the Chinese kale from Huaiji (怀集) will be gathered and distributed together with vegetables from all over the country, and packaged separately or assembled with other vegetables according to the requirements of different customers in Hong Kong. "Large Chinese kale, medium Chinese kale, Chinese kale seedlings, and some customers only want Chinese kale stems, we process them according to their needs," Yuan Zhaofei (袁兆飞) told reporters.
The vegetable pickers are almost "accurate with every handful." The whole box of Chinese kale is placed on its side, and a handful is grabbed and weighed to ensure that each portion is no less than 300 grams. Another worker is responsible for packaging, putting the sorted vegetables into transparent bags with labels.
After packaging, it was already evening. The journey continued non-stop, and it was time to go to the next stop. Outside the processing workshop, Hong Kong refrigerated trucks with license plates from both Guangdong and Hong Kong were already waiting.
"Let's go, get in the car!" Huang Dongdong (黄东东), the mainland driver, greeted the reporter.
At 20:42, the vehicle arrived at the Shenzhen Wenjindu Port (深圳文锦渡口岸). Mr. Luo (罗师傅), a Hong Kong driver, carried his bag and passed through Hong Kong customs in advance, waiting at the handover point.
"Lao Luo (老罗), it's your turn to work hard!" Mr. Huang (黄师傅) got out of the car.
"Haha, no hard work!" Mr. Luo (罗师傅) got into the car nimbly, waved with a smile, and drove towards Hong Kong, completing customs clearance in less than 10 seconds. After arriving in Hong Kong, Mr. Luo (罗师傅) had to distribute the vegetables to various merchants overnight.
"There are more than 550 vehicles transporting fresh and live products to Hong Kong every day, which can meet more than 80% of the needs of the Hong Kong market." Yao Huian (姚惠安), chief of the Fifth Inspection Section of Wenjindu Customs (文锦渡海关查验五科) under Shenzhen Customs (深圳海关), said as he watched the vehicle leave, "We have opened a 'green channel' to provide convenient measures such as appointment customs clearance and priority inspection to ensure efficiency and smooth flow."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张丹华
"The Yellow River Basin's development still faces problems such as an imperfect ecological collaborative governance mechanism, a need to accelerate the pace of green and low-carbon transformation, and a lack of synergy in cultural protection and inheritance." According to Gong Fuwen (巩富文), a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) (全国政协), a member of the Central Committee of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party (农工党中央), and Vice President of the Shaanxi Provincial High People's Court (陕西省高级人民法院), who has long been concerned about the development of the Yellow River Basin, these problems have become important constraints on the in-depth promotion of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
During his research in many places along the Yellow River, Gong Fuwen (巩富文) formed certain thoughts and countermeasures. During the 2025 National People's Congress (全国两会), Gong Fuwen (巩富文) submitted a proposal on "Promoting Ecological Protection and High-Quality Development of the Yellow River Basin to a New Level." The Proposals Committee of the National Committee of the CPPCC (全国政协提案委员会) designated this proposal as a key supervised proposal for 2025 and organized relevant personnel to go to Qinghai (青海) to investigate ecological restoration, water conservation, and green development, promoting the implementation of the proposal.
The proposal received high attention from the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) and other departments, and the relevant replies fully adopted the suggestions in the proposal. "The relevant departments' attention to the proposal and pragmatic response have formed a good interaction with the members' performance of their duties and suggestions." Gong Fuwen (巩富文) said that the high-quality handling of the proposal has promoted the relevant work on ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, greatly enhanced the enthusiasm of the members to perform their duties, and effectively exerted the role of the CPPCC (全国政协) in offering advice and suggestions.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 11th (Reporter Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强)): On the 11th, the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局) released the price operation situation for January 2026: In January, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.2% year-on-year. The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, increased by 0.8% year-on-year. The Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.4% month-on-month, continuing to rise for four consecutive months, with the increase expanding by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month, and decreased by 1.4% year-on-year.
The year-on-year increase in CPI has declined somewhat, mainly due to two reasons. First, the Spring Festival (春节) falls in different months. January of the previous year was the month of the Spring Festival, and the prices of food and some services rose significantly, resulting in a higher base for comparison in the same period last year, which led to a significant decline in the year-on-year increase this month. Second, changes in international oil prices led to a larger decline in energy prices. In January, energy prices fell by 5.0%, affecting the CPI by approximately 0.34 percentage points year-on-year. The trend of moderate increase in the core CPI has not changed. In January, the core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, increased by 0.3% month-on-month, the highest in nearly 6 months.
There are three main reasons for the month-on-month increase in PPI. First, the continuous advancement of the construction of a unified national market (全国统一大市场) has driven price increases in some industries. The prices of cement manufacturing and lithium-ion battery manufacturing both increased by 0.1% month-on-month, and both have increased for four consecutive months. Second, increased demand has driven up prices in related industries. The accelerated development of artificial intelligence and other digital technologies, and the growth of computing power demand have driven the prices of computer, communication and other electronic equipment manufacturing up by 0.5% month-on-month. Increased demand for winter protection against the cold has driven the prices of cold-proof clothing and down processing up by 0.9% and 0.8% respectively. Third, input factors have affected the differentiated price trends in related industries.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 曹文轩摄影报道
On February 11th, the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, the Southern Little New Year. Not long after dawn, a long queue had formed in front of the Wanghao Daily Consumer Goods Duty-Free Shop in Haikou (海口), Hainan (海南). At 9:58 a.m., the shop opened on time, and everyone entered in an orderly manner.
That day, the first batch of five daily consumer goods duty-free shops in Hainan (海南) simultaneously opened for business in Haikou (海口), Sanya (三亚), and Danzhou (儋州). The duty-free goods mainly include food and beverages, daily chemical products, household goods, and baby products, focusing on daily necessities that are frequently purchased, affordable, and quickly consumed. Chinese citizens holding Hainan (海南) Province identity cards, Hainan (海南) Province residence permits, or Hainan (海南) Province social security cards, as well as foreigners working and living in Hainan (海南) Province and holding residence permits, can purchase 10,000 yuan worth of duty-free goods per person per year at daily consumer goods duty-free shops.
Milk powder, candy, chocolate... Before long, Shen Yong (沈勇), a citizen, had filled his shopping basket to the brim and was waiting to check out. He said to the reporter with a smile: "The new duty-free policy was implemented last November, allowing residents of the island to leave the island once a year and buy designated goods within a quota of 100,000 yuan. Now, daily consumer goods duty-free shops have also arrived."
"There are more surprises!" Chen Guangchang (陈广昌), a citizen queuing behind him, couldn't help but chime in, saying that the imported durian he bought for his granddaughter was almost 20% cheaper.
"Last night, dozens of employees completed the recording and shelving of more than 50,000 items in one go. More new products will continue to be added later," said Liu Chunyin (刘春寅), General Manager of Hainan (海南) Wanghao Sunshine Industrial Co., Ltd. (海南旺豪阳光实业有限公司).
The day before the opening, Liu Chunyin (刘春寅) kept receiving calls: customs officials inquired about the smooth customs clearance of goods, and commerce officials reminded him of price regulations... On the opening day, Xiong Wen (熊文), Deputy Director of the Yecheng Customs (椰城海关) under Haikou Customs (海口海关), led a team to guard the customs supervision warehouse in the store early in the morning. Xiong Wen (熊文) introduced that Yecheng Customs (椰城海关) has recently been stationed at the three Haikou (海口) stores in three groups every day to provide on-site guidance; port customs officers are on duty 24 hours a day to ensure rapid customs clearance of goods.
Return to TopBy: 孟海鹰
Having lofty aspirations, cultivating noble character, developing great talent, shouldering great responsibilities, and accomplishing great things are not empty slogans. They are concrete actions based on one's position and integrating personal value into the country's development.
In early February, braving the wind and snow, traversing the forest, and following the footprints of tigers, I accompanied Feng Limin (冯利民), Director of the Northeast Tiger and Leopard Monitoring and Research Center of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration and Professor at Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学), and his assistants into the mountains to conduct scientific research.
Since first stepping into the deep mountains to explore tigers and leopards in 2006, Feng Limin has ventured countless times into the vast forest, 偏向虎山行 (piān xiàng hǔ shān xíng - "deliberately heading for the tiger mountain," knowingly walking into danger), initiating China's field ecology research on tigers and leopards in the perilous wilderness, earning him the title of "Wild Man Professor."
Over the years, I have encountered many similar interviewees. In the production workshops of CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles (中车长客) and China FAW Group (中国一汽), master craftsmen also adhere to their posts in this way. Even after becoming top-notch skilled masters in the industry, even with opportunities to transition to management positions, many still remain rooted in the front line, pursuing ultimate production. I clearly remember senior technician Hu Junxiang (胡俊祥) telling me next to a new high-speed train in the CRRC Changchun (中车长客) factory area, "I can't leave the front line, I can't leave the workshop. Only on the front line can I discover problems, solve problems, and continuously innovate."
What makes them devote themselves and fight to the end in their respective fields? The steadfast individuals in different positions provide the answer through their actions: the pursuit of value hidden in their original intentions, love, and mission.
"One must sit on a cold bench for ten years," the path of scientific research and innovation has never had shortcuts, requiring the courage to adhere to one's original intention. "Great achievements are based on ambition, and great undertakings are based on diligence." The choices of countless scientific researchers are a vivid annotation of this saying. Just as Fan Jinshi (樊锦诗), the "Daughter of Dunhuang," gave up a comfortable life in a big city and rooted herself in the desert for more than 60 years to protect the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟); Zhong Yang (钟扬), the "Son of the Earth," trekked the plateau for more than ten years, collecting tens of millions of seeds to enrich the biological gene bank. Anchoring oneself with the original intention safeguards the coordinates of value, and enables one to obtain consistent and persistent strength.
What makes them relish the road less traveled? Feng Limin (冯利民) said, "There is light in the heart, so one does not feel lonely." This light is the sincere love for the cause and the commitment to the mission, allowing them to stay firm in their direction and keep moving forward in the long journey.
The protection of wild Northeast tigers and leopards is not only related to the survival of a species, but also to the balance of the entire ecosystem and the country's ecological security. There is no precedent for this work, and every step requires exploration. From initially tracking footprints and analyzing feces by manpower alone, to now establishing an integrated space-air-ground monitoring system with nearly 30,000 infrared cameras transmitting data in real time, in 20 years, China's tiger and leopard research has gone from blank to the world's forefront. Feng Limin (冯利民) and other scientists are responding to the urgent needs of national ecological protection with their scientific research results.
This leads to a deeper understanding that having lofty aspirations, cultivating noble character, developing great talent, shouldering great responsibilities, and accomplishing great things are not empty slogans, but concrete actions based on one's position and integrating personal value into the country's development. This reflects the dedication of "loving what you do, and striving for excellence," and demonstrates the realm of "achieving success need not have me, but achieving success definitely has me."
Love is the power to overcome thorns, and ideals are the armor to resist wind and rain. In a forest in the core area of the Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park (东北虎豹国家公园), groups of sika deer run lightly. When seeing the crisscrossing footprints of various animals on the snow, Feng Limin (冯利民) instantly becomes like a child, stepping on the tiger's footprints and jumping and imitating the tiger's walk, "If I were them, how happy I would be! When I first came here 20 years ago, the snow was very clean, and I rarely saw animal tracks." I was first surprised, then admired. This heartfelt joy and satisfaction is all the heart of a child, and a precious gift obtained by strivers.
In an era of increasingly rich choices, some people may face the confusion of "where to go," and the stories of Feng Limin (冯利民) and others tell us that the truly valuable life does not lie in whether the chosen path is smooth, but in whether one loves and is persistent, and whether one lives up to the times. On the new journey, by closely linking personal career with national development, and integrating personal ideals into the torrent of the times, and establishing and practicing the correct worldview, outlook on life, and values, every striver can write a wonderful chapter.
(The author is a reporter from the Jilin Branch (吉林分社) of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 邹 翔
"Actively establish what should be established, and promptly dismantle what should be dismantled based on the established foundations." Upholding the dialectical unity of dismantling and establishing is also an important method for rectifying formalism and reducing burdens at the grassroots level.
It is helpful to observe this through recent cases.
With the removal and shutdown of the "Xishan Education Payment" APP (锡山教育缴费), all county-level and below government service APPs in Jiangsu Province (江苏省) have been canceled. Not only Jiangsu (江苏), Sichuan (四川) has cumulatively shut down and integrated over ten thousand government mobile internet applications, and Guangdong (广东) has also taken similar measures. Carrying out a "major cleanup" of government applications "dismantles" redundant construction and ineffective construction, and improves the efficiency of services for the public and enterprises.
The State Council General Office (国务院办公厅) recently issued the "Standardized Management Measures for Government Mobile Internet Applications" (《政务移动互联网应用程序规范化管理办法》) (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures"), targeting "vanity projects" in government services by setting a deadline for shutting down and canceling government applications with low usage frequency and weak practicality, and prohibiting the mandatory promotion, download, and use of government applications. Establishing rules and regulations and weaving a dense institutional network to prevent "formalism at your fingertips" helps to reduce burdens and empower the grassroots.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Continue to deepen and expand the work of rectifying formalism and reducing burdens at the grassroots level, so that the vast number of grassroots cadres have more energy to focus on implementation." Reducing burdens by simultaneously dismantling and establishing reduces useless efforts such as excessive paperwork and meetings (文山会海 - wén shān huì hǎi - "mountains of documents and seas of meetings," an idiom referring to excessive bureaucracy and paperwork) and "burdens at your fingertips," and increases the time and space for doing practical things and implementing tasks, as well as the drive and energy to solve problems, promote development, and maintain stability.
Upholding the dialectical unity of dismantling and establishing not only helps to improve the quality and efficiency of burden reduction work, but also brings multiple inspirations for us to do other work well.
What should be resolutely dismantled and what should be boldly established tests precise thinking.
For example, Jiangsu (江苏) did not adopt a "one-size-fits-all" approach in promoting the cleanup and standardization of government service APPs, but rather categorized them: those with little practical function and few users were directly shut down; those that still had certain practical functions and were indeed needed by users had their corresponding service functions uniformly migrated to "Su Fu Ban" (苏服办) before the original APP was shut down.
For another example, some places simply use learning time for evaluation, leading some cadres to adopt formalistic practices such as "hanging up their phones" and "brushing up their time in the background" in order to complete their studies. In response to this problem, the "Measures" clearly stipulate that "the number of likes, online votes, forwards, and learning time shall not be used as the basis for evaluation."
The difficulty of reducing burdens lies in the stubbornness and complexity of formalism. To rectify formalism and reduce burdens at the grassroots level, the key lies in accurately identifying the "seven inches" of the problem, treating the pain points of the grassroots as the targets of rectification, focusing on outstanding problems and grasping them to the end, grasping them regularly and for a long time, and grasping them to bring about changes.
Burden reduction is a systematic project, and we cannot only care about one point and ignore the rest, but must have systematic thinking.
Some grassroots cadres have spoken about their own experiences: in order to implement the requirements for burden reduction, the notices issued by a certain department in a certain place were constantly "slimmed down," and the documents became shorter and shorter, but the requirements were not reduced at all, and there were no attachments for reference, so they had to repeatedly call their superiors to inquire about various reporting requirements. In other places, because of a lack of overall consideration and the pursuit of short-term "burden reduction results," the "burdens" reduced by some departments became additional burdens for other departments.
Using a systematic concept, strengthening systematic governance and comprehensive governance can prevent burden reduction from "pressing down the gourd and raising the ladle," and eliminate "whack-a-mole" burden reduction. Constructing a management system with clear boundaries, reasonable division of labor, consistent rights and responsibilities, and efficient operation, clarifying what each level and department should do, what they can do, and what responsibilities they should bear, can achieve quality improvement and efficiency enhancement while reducing burdens for the grassroots.
Dismantling and establishing are both means, and the goal is to truly reduce burdens, reduce real burdens, and truly reduce the "burdens that should be reduced" and shoulder the "responsibilities that should be shouldered." This requires adhering to results-oriented approach.
Burden reduction is not about issuing a few fewer documents or punching a few fewer cards to complete the task, but about asking grassroots cadres and the masses whether they have a personal experience and whether they can see tangible results and effectiveness. Establishing and practicing a correct view of performance, adhering to the principle of achieving performance for the people and achieving performance through hard work, if the direction is right, burden reduction can be reduced to the hearts of cadres and the masses.
To rectify formalism and reduce burdens at the grassroots level, we must not only fight an offensive battle, but also fight a protracted war. In the process of overcoming one fortress after another, our "physique" will become stronger and our steps will become more solid, and we will be able to achieve our expected goals step by step.
Return to TopBy: 盛玉雷
"Next stop, Jiahewanggang."
Guangzhou Metro's Jiahewanggang Station (嘉禾望岗站) is a hit. Before the Spring Festival, many people came here to check in and set off from here. From the lyricism of ballads to the invitation from the Mayor of Guangzhou (广州市市长), to the empathy of countless people, how can an unremarkable subway station touch people's hearts?
As a transfer station for Guangzhou Metro Lines 2, 3, and 14, Jiahewanggang Station (嘉禾望岗站) provides access to airports, train stations, and bus stations. As the song sings, "Next stop, we'll go our separate ways." Reluctance and determination, rushing and stopping, unexpectedness and destiny, lay the emotional foundation of Jiahewanggang (嘉禾望岗).
Parting and reunion are most likely to stir up emotions. From this perspective, everyone is at "Jiahewanggang (嘉禾望岗)," or rather, everyone has their own "Jiahewanggang (嘉禾望岗)" in their heart. Perhaps by the haystack at the entrance of the village in the hometown, voices of "Go back" and "Don't see me off" reveal reluctance to part; perhaps on a path with sparse stars and a bright moon, two elongated shadows slowly approach, converge, and then drift away; perhaps at a crossroads with roads in all directions, an embrace, a "Take care," a farewell for many years... Waving goodbye and standing to look into the distance are both heartfelt concerns and blessings from afar.
Why not look at it from another perspective? The other side of parting is actually a departure. People who choose to set off often have the determination and courage to move forward.
Snakeskin bags, green trains, rushing to catch the train, squeezing into the carriages... In the past, a group of hardworking wanderers, filled with hope, resolutely rushed to the next stop, creating a happy life and building a prosperous China. Today, in the new era of striving forward, the train of development is still speeding, and countless people continue to set off—
Going to the west, going to the grassroots, going to the places where the country and the people need them, how many young people embark on their journeys, cultivating the fields of youth in the vast wilderness; tackling tough problems, seizing commanding heights, and overcoming key core technologies, how many people are "**赫赫而无名**" (hè hè ér wú míng - "illustrious yet unknown," achieving great things without recognition), engraving glory and dreams in the depths of history... From the flowing time to the flowing China, we more deeply feel the myriad scenes of the era and the colorful dreams.
Thus, the individual's gazing into the distance forms a collective watch on a larger scale. Endless love and infinite distance, generation after generation, engrave the imprint of hard work and struggle, writing stories of growing and progressing together with the motherland and the era. Jiahewanggang (嘉禾望岗) is like a spiritual road sign, pointing to the direction of progress, watching over the shared mountains and rivers.
It is worth mentioning that, from individual gazing to collective watching, both prompt us to re-examine the meaning of the city and the value of development. Countless people pursue their dreams and realize their dreams here. The city is not only a physical gathering of people, but also creates an emotional community and a development community. From passers-by to returnees, people's value is respected, people's potential is fully released, and people's wisdom is constantly emerging.
"Where the heart is at peace is my hometown." In 2025, "a million talents gather in Southern Guangdong (南粤)," and over 1.1 million college graduates came to Guangdong (广东) to find employment and start businesses. Whether it's departure or arrival, we have more choices and a bigger stage, and we won't be "lost on the road" or have nowhere to go. Carrying our bags and working hard with peace of mind, a better self meets a better city, that distant dream is no longer distant, and the road home is more comfortable.
From this perspective, what is the core of the city? It is precisely the specific people who come here to work hard and live here. If the "first half" of urbanization saw population influx naturally with the presence of industries, then as urban development enters a new stage, it is necessary to focus on people, settle down for people, and serve people. Creating a higher quality living space, growth space, development space, and dream space can retain people and retain their hearts. The so-called investment in people must "see things" and also "see people," so that people's desires are seen and satisfied, and people's dreams are lit up and realized.
From a station to a group of people, and then to a city, what touches people is not Jiahewanggang (嘉禾望岗), but a pair of gazing eyes and a watching heart.
New year, new start. Let us gaze at each other and watch over each other, seek dreams across mountains and seas, and stride forward.
Return to TopFrom 2021 to 2025, a cumulative total of 351 fish species were monitored in the Yangtze River basin, an increase of 43 species compared to before the fishing ban, and the aquatic biological integrity index has significantly improved. The Yangtze finless porpoise is currently the only freshwater cetacean in the Yangtze River, and its survival directly reflects the health of the Yangtze River ecosystem. A special survey in 2025 showed that the Yangtze finless porpoise has recovered to 1,426 individuals, an increase of 177 individuals compared to the 2022 survey.
This is precisely:
Without casting nets or sinking hooks,
We are delighted to see them swimming in groups, chasing the waves.
A river of clear water flows leisurely,
All creatures coexist and compete freely.
Hua Lu Yue Wen (华璐月文)
Return to TopBy: 丁慎毅
It is reported that since the Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area (灵隐飞来峰景区) in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, implemented a free admission policy on December 1, 2025, and adopted an online reservation mechanism, as of January 25 this year, a total of 380,000 people have failed to show up after making reservations. The highest number of no-shows on a single day even exceeded one-third of the total approved number of visitors for that day. The scenic area has decided to optimize the reservation mechanism from February 1, including launching an "online waiting list" function; the first no-show will result in a 30-day suspension of reservation eligibility, and subsequent no-shows will result in a cumulative extension of the suspension period.
The free opening of public resources is inherently a beneficial and good policy for the people. However, if there is a lack of supporting "soft constraints," a large number of reservation slots may be wasted in the casual clicks of fingertips. The new rules of Lingyin Temple (灵隐寺) this time have been praised by netizens as "hardcore." The core of the relevant measures is summarized in one sentence: free admission, but not免责. This is not an unreasonable requirement, but an attempt to establish a credit threshold and a responsibility threshold.
In the long run, solving such problems requires the resonance of institutional design and public awareness. On the one hand, management can be more refined. For example, drawing on the "credit rating" concept of the financial system, establish a "performance credit score" in the cultural and tourism field, and appropriately link it with the urban credit system, so that those who keep their promises can enjoy convenience in more fields. At the same time, strengthen technological empowerment, such as predicting traffic through historical big data and dynamically adjusting the number of releases. On the other hand, it is also necessary to stimulate the moral consciousness of the majority of netizens to practice integrity and keep promises through various means. The more one is in virtual space, the more one should cherish credit and safeguard online public order.
(Excerpted and compiled from "Workers' Daily," originally titled "380,000 People Stand Up Lingyin Temple: How to Safeguard the Spirit of Contract in the Digital Age")
Return to TopBy: 刘 阳
There are always some key moments in life that require confirmation from the law. Real estate transactions, inheritance, evidence preservation, marriage certificates... People entrust important matters and cherished rights to thin pieces of notarization paper, seeking legally binding and socially recognized guarantees. For the past 15 years, the small notary seal in my hand has stamped countless imprints representing authority and impartiality.
Notarization is an important preventive legal system that prevents matters that may cause disputes by fixing facts and clarifying rights and obligations. For example, at various competitions, lotteries, and lottery events, notaries are often present. They make a notarization statement that "the results are true, legal, and valid," which is to convey a message to the public that the event is supervised by an authoritative institution. It can be said that the notarization agency is like a credible "intermediary," the notarization certificate is a "letter of introduction," and the notary is both a provider of legal services and a guardian of fairness and justice. In all aspects of social operation, they repeatedly tighten the screws of "integrity" and "rules," adding bricks and tiles to the edifice of social mutual trust.
Through careful verification, we build a fraud prevention wall for housing transactions; with the help of electronic evidence preservation, we protect the hard work of original creators; and by notarizing wills, we better protect the legitimate rights and interests of all parties... Changing perspectives, every notarization certificate represents a real-life scene and must be treated with solemnity. A young man about to travel overseas came to apply for academic qualification notarization. This document is one of his "passes," and I dare not be negligent in the slightest. A couple who lost their only child came to handle the inheritance of deposits. I slowed down my speech, explained sentence by sentence, and guided step by step, using my expertise to provide them with support.
This solemnity drives us to constantly break through the physical boundaries of the window. We go into the community and integrate rigorous legal provisions into understandable stories; we bring equipment and provide on-site services for elderly people with limited mobility; and we open a "green channel" to meet the urgent needs of enterprises, allowing the guarantee of the rule of law to run ahead of risks... The notarization window is only a small space, but strengthening service awareness can also create great articles for the people.
Outside the public eye, notarization also plays a role in many key areas. For example, the notarization deposit system deposits the payable wages into a special account in engineering projects, which is distributed according to law after the project is accepted or the dispute is resolved, which can effectively prevent and resolve wage arrears disputes for migrant workers; in financial risk control, notarization is the witness of contract signing, and through electronic evidence preservation, blockchain and other technologies, it provides full credible evidence preservation and execution guarantee for asset securitization, fund compliance, and creditor-debtor relationship.
The tide of the times is reshaping the appearance of notarization services. In the past, when handling business, the parties needed to carry materials around. Digital notarization, "zero-contact" remote video notarization, data verification platform... Nowadays, relying on the reform of "efficiently handling one matter," "data running" is gradually replacing "people running errands." At both ends of the screen, real-time verification, online signing, even if separated by oceans, an urgent entrustment can be completed in less than half an hour at the fastest. At the same time, with the exploration of "notarization + certification," "notarization + mediation," "notarization + public welfare" and other models, notarization service methods and content are also advancing with the times.
In today's society, changes are too fast, there are too many choices, and trust is especially precious. In the past, many people equated notarization with "stamping and charging fees," regarding it as a "necessary procedure." With the improvement of legal awareness, more and more people realize that notarization is not only proof after the fact, but also a guarantee in advance, and a trustworthy tool that is within reach, practical and useful. In recent years, the continuous growth of foreign-related notarization, evidence preservation, and intended guardianship and other businesses is proof of this.
The era is surging, which requires both pioneers who break through the waves and guardians who are quietly flowing. Notarization work has strong procedural and normative aspects. It is precisely this specification that builds a credible and interconnected bridge for people-to-people exchanges and social operation. Impartial and powerful proof. In the position where we stand, writing our own home life, guarding trust, is guarding the deepest and most precious background color of this era.
(The author is the deputy director of Tianqiao Notary Office (天桥公证处) in Jinan (济南), Shandong Province (山东省). This article is selected from email submissions)
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Return to TopThe Little Mushroom Supports a "Happiness Umbrella"
By Shi Ziqiang (史自强), Staff Reporter of this Newspaper
Early morning finds the mushroom greenhouses of villager Yin Yonghui (殷永辉) bustling with activity. Oyster mushrooms eagerly sprout from the neatly arranged stacks of mushroom sticks, jostling against each other as if rushing to a fair. Workers move nimbly through the humid, mushroom-scented air, picking and placing them into baskets.
This is Feixiang District (肥乡区), Handan (邯郸), Hebei (河北), a renowned "Hometown of Edible Mushrooms in China." Yin Yonghui's village, Lubao Village (路堡村) in Mao'anbu Town (毛演堡镇), is located in Feixiang and has a history of mushroom cultivation spanning over 30 years.
However, even seasoned growers like Yin Yonghui have faced challenges in mushroom cultivation: "In the early years, I made the mushroom sticks myself, relying entirely on intuition for temperature and humidity. Sometimes the mushrooms grew 'ugly,' and sometimes the yield was low. I could only watch helplessly as the buyers lowered the price."
"We had to sell even at a low price. If we didn't, the mushrooms would rot, and everything would be a waste," Yin Yonghui said with a wry smile. "Back then, mushrooms were truly a 'knot of worry' in our hearts."
Today, the same mushroom greenhouses present a completely different picture.
The freshly picked mushrooms, still glistening with morning dew, are loaded onto Yin Yonghui's tricycle and delivered to Fengshuo Edible Mushroom Planting Co., Ltd. (丰硕食用菌种植有限公司) in Lubao Village within minutes. Picking and delivering happen simultaneously, with on-the-spot payment.
It turns out that Feixiang District has been promoting a new "company + base + farmer" development model in recent years. Fengshuo Company, a leading enterprise, takes the lead in bringing together thousands of mushroom farmers from surrounding towns and villages, providing unified supply of seedlings, unified technology, unified standards, and unified procurement.
With so many mushrooms collected, where do they sell them?
Arriving at Fengshuo Company's warehouse, the answer is right before your eyes—a white cold chain truck is parked aside, and workers are efficiently packing boxes. This batch of goods is about to be shipped to Tianjin Port (天津港) and then overseas.
The lives of mushroom farmers have also become "fresher." "Now my eight high-standard greenhouses can bring in an income of about 200,000 yuan a year!" Yin Yonghui said.
"When the new production line is put into operation in 2026, the daily processing capacity will double. We want these little mushrooms to support a 'happiness umbrella,' so that everyone's life can be more prosperous," said Yin Xianzong (殷现宗), the head of Fengshuo Company.
The "Three Treasures" of Enrichment for an Immigrant Village
By Liu Xinyan (刘鑫焱) and Zheng Yangyang (郑洋洋), Staff Reporters of this Newspaper
As the Spring Festival approaches, the atmosphere of the New Year is gradually intensifying in Gongyang Village (弓阳村), Nuanquan Town (暖泉镇), Zhongyang County (中阳县), Lüliang (吕梁), Shanxi (山西).
In this village surrounded by mountains, asphalt roads wind through, solar street lights stand tall, and rows of neatly arranged black fungus greenhouses stretch out. On the tourist signs, markings for charging stations, campsites, cafes, and windmill squares are clearly visible—this village deep in the mountains exudes a unique vitality.
"We are a veritable 'immigrant village'!" said Guo Shifeng (郭士锋), the village Party branch secretary, with pride. "Previously, villagers were scattered across seven natural villages in the mountains, where roads were difficult to travel and things were difficult to manage. Now, the entire village has been relocated, and life is getting better and better."
The Lüliang Mountains (吕梁山) area was once a concentrated and contiguous poverty-stricken area. Today, Gongyang Village is relying on its "three treasures" of enrichment to forge a solid path to prosperity.
The first treasure is black fungus.
Walking into the home of villager Liang Xiaoping (梁小平), the house is warm and inviting, with a fragrant aroma wafting from the stove. While tending to the meat simmering in the pot, he communicates on his mobile phone: "I want 370,000 mushroom sticks, and the deposit can be transferred immediately!" By 2026, his investment in black fungus greenhouses will have reached 1 million yuan.
After the completion of the immigrant new village in 2017, Liang Xiaoping was the first to sign up when he heard that the county was focusing on developing the black fungus industry. Policy support followed immediately: lacking start-up capital, there were "black fungus loans" with interest rates halved; with high costs for mushroom sticks, there was a subsidy of 90 cents per stick; during the harvesting season, the county organized manufacturers to come to the door to purchase. After tasting the sweetness in the first year, Liang Xiaoping expanded the scale and became more and more confident.
The second treasure is cultural tourism.
As the New Year approaches, Hao Gaizhen (郝改珍), 56, is busy slaughtering sheep, stewing meat, and packaging agricultural product gift boxes in her own farmhouse, working enthusiastically. During the peak tourist season, she can earn nearly 2,000 yuan a day.
In 2021, hearing that the village was going to develop tourism, Hao Gaizhen decisively returned to her hometown and transformed her courtyard into the first farmhouse in the village. In 2025, Gongyang Scenic Area successfully applied to become a national 3A-level tourist attraction, receiving more than 80,000 tourists throughout the year, driving up the income of local villagers.
The third treasure is beef cattle.
Geng Peipei (耿佩佩), born after 2000, stands among the cattle, broadcasting live to the camera, telling about the changes in her hometown and spreading her hometown culture. Geng Peipei not only does live streaming and sales, but also actively promotes the improvement of beef cattle breeds, allowing the traditional cattle breeding industry to get on the digital fast track.
At the time of parting, the cold wind on the hillside remained, but Guo Shifeng's words became warmer and warmer: "The annual per capita net income of villagers exceeds 20,000 yuan. After the New Year, we will take another new step!"
The Sandy Land Turns Green, and the People Become Rich
By Liu Hongchao (刘洪超), Staff Reporter of this Newspaper
"Hello everyone, Happy New Year! Come and see the treasures grown in our sandy land—this millet can produce three layers of rice oil when cooked into porridge; this sandy rice, when steamed, fills the room with fragrance!"
The cold wind is biting, but in the "Li Tianzhu (李田主)" live broadcast room of the e-commerce public service center in Zhangwu County (彰武县), Liaoning (辽宁), it is warm and lively. Li Ying (李颖), the anchor from Xinglongshan Town (兴隆山镇) Xianda Wanhe Agricultural Products Company (先达万和农产品公司), wearing a bright red apron, skillfully introduces the special agricultural products of the sandy land.
Who would have thought that Zhangwu, now full of life and producing "good treasures," was once a well-known disaster area of wind and sand, and the older generation often chanted "half a bowl of sand in a bowl of rice, five steps and you won't recognize your parents." That taste is best known to the older generation of Zhangwu people.
In 1952, the first scientific research institution for sand prevention and control in New China took root here, kicking off the Zhangwu people's "life-or-death struggle" with the yellow sand.
You plant a tree, I protect a forest. Today, the six 10,000-mu mobile sand dunes in Zhangwu are firmly locked in by greenery, the proportion of desertified land has dropped to 36.56%, and the forest coverage rate has increased to 31.47%.
Agricultural technicians go to villages and households, teaching farmers straw returning to the field and covering sand with soil, gradually turning the once barren desertified soil into fertile land that can "grow golden nuggets." The organic matter content of the soil has increased from 0.8% to more than 1%, and various advanced agricultural techniques have become a "good helper" for farmers to cultivate the land.
Walking into Xinglongshan Town, the yard of Zhang (张), a large grain grower, is full of golden corn. "In the past, farming depended on the weather, but now with good technology and good policies, the yield per mu of corn is more than 400 jin higher than before, and the core production area can yield more than 2,000 jin per mu." In 2025, Zhangwu County sowed 2.13 million mu of grain crops, and the grain output hit a record high of 2.475 billion jin. "Zero-carbon sweet potato," "Shaquan Rice," and "Zhangwu Millet," one resounding name after another, have become new calling cards for Zhangwu.
The "Honest Vegetable Stall" Persists for 23 Years
By Jiang Xiaodan (姜晓丹), Staff Reporter of this Newspaper
At 7 a.m., before the thin mist has dissipated, the convenient and conscientious little market in Xiabai Village (下白村), Antang Street (安塘街道), Yuncheng District (云城区), Yunfu (云浮), Guangdong (广东), is already bustling. Liu Qingyi (刘清仪), the 62-year-old owner of the small shop, squats in front of a bamboo basket, arranging the water spinach covered with dew into neat "small mountains." "The unmarked ones are 2 yuan a bunch. Now everyone is very conscious. When I closed yesterday, the vegetables were sold out, and the money was all there!" Her smile is full of satisfaction.
In this natural village with a permanent population of less than a thousand people, this "honest vegetable stall" has persisted for 23 years. 180,000 silent transactions, zero disputes, and zero thefts—this model of civilization embedded in the green hills and clear waters is telling a moving story of rural civilization in the new era.
This convenient and conscientious little market is located at the doorstep of the home. Chen (陈), 85, and Aunt Ou (欧), 78, often go out for a walk and buy vegetables. "You don't have to go far, there are fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat right at your doorstep, which is extremely convenient!" Aunt Ou said with a smile.
"People always ask me, how can this 'unattended vegetable stall' be maintained for 23 years?" Li Xiuxia (李秀霞), the secretary of the village Party branch and director of the village committee, said, "Actually, what magic weapon is there? It's just that the 'honesty' passed down from our ancestors has met the good customs of the new era."
Over the years, Xiabai Village has focused on building moral character and regularly carries out evaluation activities. Up to now, the village has selected 367 star-rated civilized households, and 18 households each of good daughters-in-law, good neighbors, good mothers-in-law, most beautiful families, and book-loving families. At the same time, the village actively promotes the development of basketball, and the village team has defended the district-level village (residential) basketball championship for 12 years; it has integrated 400 square meters of idle public space to build a photovoltaic power generation project, and the collective income of the natural village reached 2.8 million yuan in 2024... This series of measures to build the soul with culture, gather strength through governance, and empower the industry has made the villagers of Xiabai Village both "rich in mind" and "rich in pocket."
"In the end, this vegetable stall is guarding the 'heart'," Li Xiuxia said, looking at the neatly arranged vegetable baskets in the sunset, her voice gentle. "This 23-year-old theft-free vegetable stall proves one thing: integrity is not a word written on paper, but a crop that grows on this land. As long as the roots are deep, it can bear good fruit every year!"
Calculating a Good Harvest in the Winter Melon Field
By Sun Haitian (孙海天), Staff Reporter of this Newspaper
Walking into the black-skinned winter melon planting base in Daan Village (大安村), Haiwei Town (海尾镇), Changjiang (昌江), Hainan (海南), a dense bamboo frame supports a sea of green. Under the green shade, sturdy black-skinned winter melons are growing vigorously.
"This 'black baby' has quite a temper!" Huang Xiangwei (黄祥伟), a large grower, reached out to touch it. "The more thorns, the fresher and healthier the melon. My 30 mu of land is expected to have a net profit of hundreds of thousands of yuan."
Daan Village is a well-known "winter melon village." It is now the peak season for winter melon and vegetable harvesting, and the fields are full of busy figures. In the village committee, Chen Dacai (陈大才), the cadre in charge of agriculture, is calculating the harvest for the 6,000 mu of winter melon planted in the village this year.
Chen Dacai has an old notebook that he carries with him, which the villagers call the "enrichment ledger."
Opening the ledger, 2010 is a watershed. Before that, Daan Village guarded fertile land and planted sugarcane and peppers.
"The market is like a roller coaster, sometimes good and sometimes bad," recalled Chen Yihong (陈义宏), the secretary of the village Party branch. In order to find a stable path, he brought back this kind of black-skinned winter melon, which is resistant to storage and transportation and resistant to fluctuations, from Guangdong and Guangxi.
From "black baby" to "golden baby," Daan Village has gone through 16 years. From the initial trial planting by one household, to the participation of more than 90% of the farmers in the village today, black-skinned winter melon has taken root here. Walking through Daan Village, neat two-story buildings are particularly eye-catching, and the villagers proudly call them "winter melon buildings."
The ledger not only records the "sweetness" of the harvest, but also records the "bitterness" of the wind and rain: in the past two years, due to abnormal climate and yellow leaf disease, the yield has been frustrated, and the problem of soil acidification has become increasingly prominent.
The village took the initiative to connect with the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences and built an experimental base in Daan Village. "Experts measured that our soil is too acidic and prescribed a prescription for biological bacterial fertilizer and soil conditioner. Now these roots are deeply rooted and growing vigorously!" Chen Dacai said.
After saying that, Chen Dacai closed the ledger and looked into the distance, "After the Spring Festival holiday, I plan to take a few more young people to learn about smart agriculture outside. In the future, the numbers in our ledger will continue to rise!"
Border Guarding Stories Boost Red Tourism
By He Yong (贺勇) and Li Yanan (李亚楠), Staff Reporters of this Newspaper
The passing cold wind has caused the Ulekun Ulastu River (乌勒昆乌拉斯图河), the border river between China and Kazakhstan, to condense into a crystal clear "ice ribbon."
This is Saruoleng Village (萨尔乌楞村), Jimunai County (吉木乃县), Xinjiang (新疆), which is known as the "First Village on the China-Kazakhstan Border." At 9 a.m., border guard Serik·Wulazihan (赛力克·吾拉孜汗) and the police from the police station always walk back and forth along the border line. "This is a responsibility and a habit of many years."
Serik·Wulazihan carries many "treasures" with him. The tool bag contains pliers, wrenches, etc., to repair the damaged barbed wire; if he finds that the words on the boundary marker have faded, he will use red paint to trace them; if the boundary marker is dirty, he will wipe it with a cloth at any time...
In Saruoleng Village, everyone is a "border guard." Walking on the village road, every household has different slogans at the door—My home is on the border river, Motherland is in my heart, Farming and grazing protect the territory...
Relying on the unique border guarding stories, Saruoleng Village began to develop the tourism industry in 2023.
Hanar (哈那尔), the son of old border guard Baheti·Heizhatola (巴合提·黑扎托拉), seized the opportunity to engage in cultural tourism, taking tourists to experience border guarding life. "Looking out from the viewing platform, listening to the old border guards telling border guarding stories at the points, and experiencing horse riding patrols along the border guards' footprints..." Miluwati·Shaheti (米卢瓦提·沙合提), the secretary of the village Party branch, counted on her fingers. According to statistics, in 2025, Saruoleng Village received more than 30,000 tourists annually, with tourism revenue of 300,000 yuan, and the per capita income of farmers and herdsmen in the village reached 30,000 yuan.
Almost every household in the village raises cattle and sheep, but the village roads are clean. "It wasn't like this before. Cattle and sheep passed through the cement road, often leaving manure," Miluwati introduced. To this end, the village held a special meeting and, according to the opinions of the majority, allowed the grazing cattle and sheep to pass through the dirt road next to the village. At the same time, the village committee hung up a "red and black list" to evaluate and score the sanitary conditions of each household's front area and the environment around the house every month.
"Our village is getting cleaner and cleaner now, and there are more and more tourists. The village will develop better and better," said villager Bahetijiang·Juerledebai (巴合提江·居尔勒德拜).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 贺林平 程远州 施 钰
As the Spring Festival approaches, reunion is the common expectation of all Chinese sons and daughters. This newspaper's reporters interviewed and recorded the warm Minor New Year experiences of three compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan in Qianhai (前海), Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), Hengqin (横琴), Guangdong (广东), and Pingtan (平潭), Fujian (福建), respectively. Through their stories, we can feel the festive atmosphere of family reunion, joy, and peace, and appreciate their patriotic sentiments.
——Editor
Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Worker Chen Junning (陈俊宁):
"In Qianhai, you can hear the sound of dreams blossoming"
During the Lunar Minor New Year, the streets of Qianhai (前海), Shenzhen (深圳) are filled with a strong festive atmosphere. For Chen Junning (陈俊宁) (see Figure 1, provided by the interviewee), a young man from Hong Kong, this Minor New Year is still busy, but he has a special Spring Festival plan—he wants to bring his wife, children, and parents to Qianhai (前海) for the New Year.
"Let them see my working environment and feel the vibrant vitality of the integrated development of Shenzhen (深圳) and Hong Kong!" Chen Junning (陈俊宁) said excitedly. In October 2025, Chen Junning (陈俊宁), who has been engaged in science and technology innovation enterprise service incubation for many years, made up his mind to join the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (前海深港青年梦工场) (hereinafter referred to as "Qianhai Dream Factory (前海梦工场)"), as a senior manager in the Enterprise Development Department. "One end is connected to Hong Kong's science and technology innovation resources, and the other end faces the well-established manufacturing system of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Qianhai's (前海) geographical and policy advantages determine that this is an ideal place for Shenzhen (深圳) and Hong Kong youth entrepreneurs." Chen Junning (陈俊宁) used a beautiful metaphor, "In Qianhai (前海), you can hear the sound of dreams blossoming."
From answering policy-related questions for enterprises and assisting in connecting with government departments, to helping find investment and financing resources, expanding application scenarios, and exploring potential markets, Chen Junning (陈俊宁) said that his work at Qianhai Dream Factory (前海梦工场) is like being a "service worker" for the park's start-up companies.
"The pace of work in Qianhai (前海) is very fast, but watching science and technology innovation enterprises grow rapidly fills me with a sense of accomplishment," said Chen Junning (陈俊宁).
Working in Qianhai (前海), Chen Junning (陈俊宁) has to perform a "dual-city routine" every day: leaving home on time at 7:15 in the morning, taking the Shenzhen (深圳)-Hong Kong cross-border bus through the Shenzhen Bay Port (深圳湾口岸), and arriving at his office in Qianhai Dream Factory (前海梦工场) an hour later.
As a demonstration platform for Shenzhen (深圳)-Hong Kong cooperation, Qianhai Dream Factory (前海梦工场) has become a science and technology innovation highland that integrates Shenzhen (深圳) and Hong Kong innovation elements and achieves complementary advantages. Currently, Qianhai Dream Factory (前海梦工场) has 423 enterprises in the park and has cultivated 85 national high-tech enterprises. In 2025, Qianhai Dream Factory (前海梦工场) attracted more than 700 teams to apply, and 187 enterprises settled in, of which 1/4 obtained financing of more than 5 million yuan, and more than half have Hong Kong and Macao incubation backgrounds.
Recently, Qianhai (前海) launched a New Year "Ten, Hundred, Thousand, Ten Thousand" action plan—integrating ten cultural and tourism landmarks, spreading out hundreds of festive activities, and investing tens of millions of yuan in consumer benefits to fully connect the entire chain of "eating, living, traveling, shopping, and entertainment." Chen Junning (陈俊宁) immediately passed on the good news to his family, "Now everyone is full of expectations for the Spring Festival trip."
"I hope to have the opportunity to settle down in Qianhai (前海) in the future," said Chen Junning (陈俊宁). "This is a land of opportunity for Shenzhen (深圳) and Hong Kong youth."
Macao Doctor Miao Yongrui (缪永锐):
"Hengqin (横琴) and Macao are both my home"
Red lanterns, wishing trees, New Year banners... Miao Yongrui (缪永锐) (see Figure 2, provided by the interviewee), a Macao doctor practicing in Hengqin (横琴), returned home after seeing patients and found that the New Year atmosphere in the Macao New Neighborhood where he lives is getting stronger and stronger. "Today is the Minor New Year, and I want to pray for blessings too." He came to the wishing tree, took out a roll of red silk ribbon from the bamboo basket, and opened it to see—"Health without worry." "Just as I wished." He smiled and hung the red silk ribbon on the branch, and the tree full of red silk ribbons fluttered in the wind.
Born in 1998, Miao Yongrui (缪永锐) is a native of Macao. In 2021, after completing his undergraduate studies at Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学), he obtained a Macao practicing physician license and began a life of practicing medicine in Macao and pursuing further studies in Hengqin (横琴); after graduating with a master's degree in June 2024, Miao Yongrui (缪永锐) applied to the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone (横琴粤澳深度合作区) Civil Affairs Bureau and successfully obtained the cooperation zone physician practice qualification.
The shortest distance between Hengqin (横琴) and Macao is only 187 meters. This year, Miao Yongrui (缪永锐) made this distance a daily routine. He sees patients in Hengqin (横琴) in the morning and returns to Macao through the Hengqin Port (横琴口岸) in the afternoon. Relying on the "cooperative inspection, one-time release" model of the Hengqin Port (横琴口岸) and the smart and convenient customs clearance measures implemented by the Hengqin Border Inspection, he can travel unimpeded 24 hours a day.
Pursue the high salary in Macao, or the platform here? After running around for a year, Miao Yongrui (缪永锐) is increasingly convinced that this is not a mutually exclusive "single choice question," but a compatible "multiple choice question." Through the window of Macao, it is more convenient to access cutting-edge information such as foreign treatment methods and imported drugs; and through the platform of Hengqin (横琴), you can access more rich cases from the Greater Bay Area and quickly accumulate clinical experience. This makes Miao Yongrui (缪永锐) gain a lot.
After a period of commuting back and forth, Miao Yongrui (缪永锐) simply settled his home in Hengqin's (横琴) "Macao New Neighborhood." Although this is Hengqin (横琴), it is full of a strong Macao atmosphere—walking leisurely with him in the downstairs community, you can see that the health station has introduced Macao medicines, and the doctors are from Macao; the Macao Federation of Neighborhood Associations that has settled in directly "replicates" community service such as elderly canteens that are similar to Macao; in the 24-hour government service center, the self-service machine data is directly connected to relevant Macao government departments, and even ID card renewal can be done at the doorstep...
With the increasing convenience of customs clearance, the mutual promotion of work, and the gradual convergence of livelihood facilities, Miao Yongrui (缪永锐) personally experienced that the physical boundaries between Qin (琴) and Macao are gradually blurring, and policy interconnection is driving people's hearts to connect. "Many Macao residents around have the same feeling. Sometimes friends ask me: Are you going back to your home in Hengqin (横琴) or your home in Macao? In fact, the scope of home has been broadened. Hengqin (横琴) and Macao are both my home."
Looking forward to the new year, Miao Yongrui (缪永锐) is full of expectations: "I hope to learn more medical knowledge and master higher-level medical technology so that I can better serve the residents of Qin (琴) and Macao."
Taiwan Entrepreneur Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤):
"I have gained career and happiness in Pingtan (平潭)"
The sound of gongs and drums is loud, and the lion dance team jumps up and climbs high, ushering in bursts of cheers. On February 10, the shops in the commercial block of Taiwan Town (台湾小镇) in the Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone (平潭综合实验区), Fujian (福建) opened for trial operation. Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤) (see Figure 3, provided by the interviewee) smiled brightly in the crowd. "My wife is from Henan (河南). Originally, our family in the north had to eat dumplings for the Minor New Year, but we are too busy with the opening to take care of it!" Greeting customers from various shops, Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤) kept moving, "For us cultural and tourism practitioners, the Spring Festival is just one word, busy!"
Coming to Pingtan (平潭) to start a business for 15 years, Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤) started from operating a cross-strait specialty souvenir shop of about 100 square meters and gradually expanded his business.
Last year, Pingtan Taiwan Town (平潭台湾小镇) launched a business format renovation and introduced a new batch of investment promotion and subsidy measures. Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤) seized the opportunity and signed a contract with Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone (平潭综合实验区) Cultural Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd. to take over the business rights of about 7,000 square meters of shops in Taiwan Town (台湾小镇).
"Using business to attract business, I invested in shares to drive more than a dozen Taiwan villagers to settle in the shops. We work together to create a Taiwan-style living circle." Yang Zongxian's (杨宗贤) expectations are gradually becoming a reality.
Under the leadership of Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤), Wang Zhiqiang (王志强) from Chiayi (嘉义), Taiwan (台湾) also settled in Taiwan Town (台湾小镇). He took two shops to operate a railway bento restaurant and a Taiwan beef noodle restaurant. Like Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤), he is also busy at the shop site. "I have accumulated a lot of experience in the catering industry after working hard here for many years. Now the policies are getting better and better, and there are more and more opportunities. We must seize the entrepreneurial opportunities." Wang Zhiqiang (王志强) said.
Walking into the Taiwan restaurant invested by Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤), you can see a strong island style everywhere. On the restaurant corridor, there are Taiwanese handmade Hakka lanterns hanging; on the kitchen stove, there are Taiwanese specialty seasonings such as peeled chili peppers, Taiwanese rice wine, black sesame oil, and Jinlan oil paste. Two chefs from Taiwan (台湾) are busy preparing dishes with the team. "We must let everyone taste authentic Taiwanese cuisine." Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤) said with a smile that more than 50 tables have been booked for the restaurant, "The market is broad, and I believe business will get better and better."
With his career booming, Yang Zongxian's (杨宗贤) small family is also full of warmth. Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤) said that his child was born in Pingtan (平潭) in 2018 and is now attending elementary school in Pingtan (平潭). "**我在平潭收获了事业和幸福**" (wǒ zài píng tán shōu huò le shì yè hé xìng fú - "I have gained career and happiness in Pingtan," indicating he has found both professional success and personal fulfillment in Pingtan). "Our family is a small microcosm of the common home of both sides of the strait."
This warmth of home also extends to the hundred-person entrepreneurial team that Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤) works with in Pingtan (平潭). "The employees have forged deep friendships. We care about each other like family members and find a sense of identity and belonging in fighting side by side," said Yang Zongxian (杨宗贤).
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From mid-to-late January, the express delivery industry enters "New Year's goods time." As the festive atmosphere grows stronger, buying New Year's goods and sending New Year's gifts drive a surge in express delivery volume in the bustling New Year's goods market. Data from the State Post Bureau shows that from February 2nd to February 8th, the national express delivery volume was approximately 4.686 billion pieces, an increase of 3.19% compared to the previous period, with an average daily volume of nearly 670 million pieces.
Each rapidly flowing "New Year's flavor package" connects supply and demand and conveys warmth. How do New Year's goods products flow on the vast express logistics network? What new changes in the New Year's goods consumer market can be felt from this? Approaching the Spring Festival, reporters conducted an investigation.
Cross-border logistics and domestic delivery efficiently coordinate, and global good products enter the consumer's New Year's goods list.
At the first light of dawn, Shunfeng Express (顺丰快递) courier Kang Hongshan (康虹山) is already busy. Putting on special ice packs, placing them in express cardboard boxes, and attaching electronic waybills... boxes of round, full, and bright red Chilean cherries are piled up like small mountains, ready to be sent.
"These boxes are air-freighted to Heilongjiang (黑龙江), and they will arrive tomorrow if you place the order today," Kang Hongshan (康虹山) told reporters. Recently, entering the peak business season, he has to pack more than 200 boxes of cherries every day, which are centrally sent to Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), Shanghai (上海), and many northern provinces.
This is the largest fruit distribution center in East China - Jiaxing Fruit Market (嘉兴水果市场) in Zhejiang (浙江). Entering the peak season for New Year's goods, with cherries as the main force, the delivery of imported fruits has ushered in the annual peak. During last year's New Year's goods season, the Jiaxing Fruit Market (嘉兴水果市场) had approximately 10,000 imported cherry containers, while this year it has already exceeded 17,000 containers to date.
Traveling 20,000 kilometers across the ocean, from "Chilean Orchard" to "Chinese Fruit Plate," behind this is the efficient coordination of cross-border logistics and domestic delivery.
Tracing the "freshness grab" journey of cherries: thousands of tons of Chilean cherries first take express air routes to Guangzhou Nansha Port (广州南沙港), and after customs clearance, the entire container goes directly to the fruit market; immediately afterwards, the express delivery "takes over," the "upper warehouse, lower transfer" model achieves second-level delivery, and the entire process of public, railway, air, and cold chain transportation locks in freshness, making "same-day delivery" in Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), and Shanghai (上海) and "next-day delivery" in other regions the norm.
This New Year's goods season, the deep connection between the internal and external logistics networks allows more global good products to enter the consumer's New Year's goods list.
Since entering January, Yuantong Airlines (圆通航空) has successively flown directly from countries such as Bangladesh (孟加拉国) and Pakistan (巴基斯坦) to Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) and Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南), transporting seafood from the Indian Ocean to China;
In the "Asian Flower Capital" Kunming Dounan Flower Market (昆明斗南花卉市场), the sales of New Year's flowers have been rising all the way, and the packaging and delivery volume of express delivery outlets such as ZTO (中通) and JD.com (京东) in the past week has increased by nearly 20% compared to before. In addition to traditional flowers such as roses, there are also many "new members" from overseas such as emperor flowers.
"Express delivery companies efficiently support multi-platform, long-cycle promotion activities, providing strong support for promoting consumption upgrades and the growth of the real economy," said Liu Jiang (刘江), director of the Strategic Planning Research Department of the Development Research Center of the State Post Bureau (国家邮政局发展研究中心战略规划研究部主任). He believes that by improving response speed and service accuracy through technological innovation and model innovation, it not only brings consumers closer to more global good products, but also helps the "New Year's economy" continue to release new heat.
The western region is accelerating its entry into the "free shipping zone," and agricultural products and industrial products are achieving two-way movement.
Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西), at dusk, the ZTO Express (中通快递) Xi'an (西安) Transfer Center is brightly lit. In the huge operating site, multi-layer conveyor belts operate at high speed, and intelligent scanners accurately sort and send more than 100,000 express items to various parts of Xinjiang (新疆) every day.
Among the flowing packages, there are many "new faces": large items such as snowboards, ski boots, and ski poles, and small items such as helmets, ski goggles, and glove sets.
As the Spring Festival approaches, the popularity of ice and snow tourism is rising. In January, the number of express delivery orders for ski-related equipment received and delivered by ZTO (中通) in the Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) area of Xinjiang (新疆) alone increased by more than 35% year-on-year.
"We use a centralized transportation model to first concentrate packages sent from various places to Xinjiang (新疆) to the Xi'an (西安) transfer warehouse, and then uniformly distribute and directly send them, which effectively reduces logistics costs," said Zhang Zhenjian (张珍健), head of ZTO Express's (中通快递) Xinjiang (新疆) business. In response to the strong demand for delivery in Xinjiang (新疆) during the Spring Festival, further strengthen logistics support measures, and the timeliness of centralized transportation services has increased by about 60% compared with last year.
The new logistics model of "equipment first, light travel" has further increased the popularity of ice and snow tourism in Xinjiang (新疆).
Thanks to Taobao (淘宝) achieving full free shipping in the Xinjiang (新疆) region, relevant data shows that after the launch of the New Year's Goods Festival, the sales of ski products in the Xinjiang (新疆) region have ushered in explosive growth this year. Orders for equipment such as snowboards and ski hoods have increased by more than 120% year-on-year.
This New Year's goods season, as the western region accelerates its entry into the "free shipping zone," more goods are achieving two-way movement on the increasingly improved express delivery network.
In Gansu (甘肃), the Yunda (韵达) Lanzhou (兰州) Transfer Center has opened a green channel for fresh products to ensure that the network's beef and mutton transport vehicles are unloaded as they arrive and given priority for transfer.
In Yunnan (云南), during the New Year's Goods Festival, STO Express (申通快递) upgraded its transportation capacity, and specialties such as ham, bacon, small-grain coffee, and seasonal flowers were quickly shipped out of Yunnan (滇). The volume of goods entering and leaving the Kunming (昆明) Transfer Center is expected to increase by 26% year-on-year, and the average daily processing volume will exceed 2.9 million pieces.
From dried fruits and medicinal materials to smart homes, from traditional clothing to digital new products, the upward movement of agricultural products and the downward movement of industrial products resonate at a higher level and to a greater extent, outlining a new picture of New Year's goods consumption. Relevant officials from the State Post Bureau (国家邮政局) stated that this year, they will consolidate the construction achievements of the rural delivery logistics system, deepen coordination with rural e-commerce, promote services that can go down, networks that can be stabilized, and the masses that can use them well, and provide solid support for serving the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside and promoting the integrated development of urban and rural areas.
People's livelihood needs and policy benefits meet, and "electronic New Year's goods" represented by home appliances are favored.
Open the e-commerce platform mobile APP, enter the corresponding provincial event venue, and after binding and receiving the national subsidy qualification with one click, Ms. Guan (关女士), a citizen of Dalian (大连), ordered a washing and drying machine. "The washing machine at home has been used for more than ten years. I took advantage of the subsidy to replace it with a multi-functional one, which is more convenient for a big cleaning before the Spring Festival."
A detailed calculation of this New Year's goods bill - a first-class energy efficiency washing machine, after deducting platform discounts, can subsidize 15% on the basis of the final selling price. Choosing to trade in the old for the new can also add a residual value deduction, saving a total of nearly 3,000 yuan.
A closer look at this New Year's goods service - at the agreed time, the master delivered the goods to the door on time, completed the installation, and disassembled and took away the old washing machine, which took less than two hours.
Thanks to the rapid implementation of a new round of national subsidies, "electronic New Year's goods" represented by home appliances and the like are favored.
JD.com (京东) service data shows that since January, the order volume for home appliance door-to-door delivery, installation, and maintenance has increased by about 30%. From "one-way delivery" to "integrated delivery and installation," better delivery services have driven the steady growth of New Year's goods delivery volume this year.
This New Year's goods season, people's livelihood needs and policy benefits meet, bringing incremental space for New Year's goods delivery and effectively activating the "pool of spring water" in the consumer market.
At the Shunfeng (顺丰) Beijing (北京) Chaoyang Wangjing (朝阳望京) outlet, in January, the order volume for digital products increased by 68% year-on-year, of which orders for mobile phones, tablets, and smart wearable devices that enjoy the national subsidy policy accounted for more than 72%, becoming an important driver of business volume growth.
"This year, smart glasses are included in the subsidy range for the first time. We work with brands to provide data migration services to better meet users' immediate usage needs," said the relevant business负责人 of Shunfeng (顺丰).
Consumption subsidies are "new," delivery services are "renewed," and through a smooth logistics network, more electronic products are joining the New Year's goods trend, making the "New Year's economy" full of new ideas.
As relevant subsidy policies and detailed rules in various places are fully implemented, in January, 6.813 million units of home appliances were traded in for new ones nationwide, driving sales of 29.71 billion yuan; 9.115 million units of digital and smart products were purchased, driving sales of 29.21 billion yuan.
"The policy dividends of trading in old for new continue to ignite the consumer enthusiasm of the New Year's goods market," said relevant officials from the State Post Bureau (国家邮政局). With the in-depth implementation of the strategy of expanding domestic demand, express delivery companies need to further optimize service networks and technology applications. The next step is to guide express delivery companies to accurately connect with e-commerce delivery service needs, rely on trading in old for new to expand express delivery service areas, and better support promoting consumption and expanding domestic demand.
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Express delivery services during the Spring Festival are "non-stop."
Entering the Spring Festival transportation period, effectively ensuring the orderly delivery of New Year's goods and other people's livelihood materials is a matter of great importance to the vital interests of the broad masses of the people. Recently, the State Post Bureau (国家邮政局), based on grasping the characteristics of the fluctuation of delivery service demand during the Spring Festival transportation period, made special arrangements for the delivery service guarantee work during the Spring Festival transportation period in order to better coordinate and meet the people's delivery service needs and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the courier group.
Before the arrival of the Spring Festival holiday, with online purchases of New Year's goods and delivery of New Year's gifts, express delivery services will usher in a peak. After entering the Spring Festival holiday, affected by returning home for the New Year and traveling, the demand for delivery services will be significantly reduced. While postal and express delivery companies reasonably arrange outlets and personnel to ensure the legitimate rights of couriers to rest and take leave during the Spring Festival transportation period, they have successively announced that they will continue to provide collection and delivery services to meet the basic delivery needs during the festival.
Recently, China Post (中国邮政), SF Express (顺丰速运), JD Logistics (京东物流), Deppon Express (德邦快递) and many other express delivery companies have successively issued announcements that they will fully guarantee the demand for express delivery during this year's Spring Festival, actively allocate transportation capacity and human resources, and the service will be "non-stop." At the same time, the State Post Bureau (国家邮政局) reminds that due to multiple factors such as limited resource allocation and extreme weather changes during the festival, the timeliness of express delivery may be affected to varying degrees, and transportation costs will also be adjusted depending on the situation, calling on all sectors of society to give understanding.
After the end of the Spring Festival holiday, with the successive return trips and return to work, the demand for delivery services will increase rapidly, and the express delivery volume will quickly return to the daily level. The State Post Bureau (国家邮政局) requires postal enterprises and express delivery companies to coordinate and do a good job in the reserve of human and transportation resources to achieve rapid recovery of the service network after the Spring Festival.
(This newspaper reporter Han Xin (韩鑫) interviewed and compiled)
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张天培
The Central Propaganda Department (中央宣传部) recently posthumously conferred the title of "Role Model of the Times" on Comrade Dong Yijun (董亦军). In recent days, the advanced deeds of Comrade Dong Yijun (董亦军) have sparked enthusiastic responses among the vast number of cadres and the masses.
Dong Yijun (董亦军) was, before his death, a member of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (北京市公安局), and Party Secretary and Director-General of the Traffic Management Corps (Traffic Management Bureau) (交通管理总队（交通管理局）). Whether as an ordinary police officer or in a leadership position, he always placed the people in the highest position in his heart, measuring public sentiment with his footsteps and solving people's worries with practical work.
Full of sincere devotion, he forged a loyal police soul. Liu Li (刘荔), a police officer from the Traffic Police Detachment of the Tianjin Binhai International Airport Branch (天津滨海国际机场分局) of the Capital Airport Public Security Bureau (首都机场公安局), was deeply moved: "Seeing the touching story of Comrade Dong Yijun (董亦军) taking root at the grassroots level and safeguarding peace, my heart has been unable to calm down for a long time. I will transform the spirit of the role model into work motivation, continue to perform my duties in ordinary positions, and safeguard airport security with excellent skills and tenacious will."
From "I am willing to be a stone, let the republic build me into the steel Great Wall" to "a schedule from 7 am to 12 pm"; from "a community policeman who remembers the name of everyone in the jurisdiction" to "there cannot be a single flaw in my career"... Ni Shengxiong (倪圣雄), a producer at Beijing Enlight Media Co., Ltd. (北京光线传媒股份有限公司), who listened to the advanced deeds of Comrade Dong Yijun (董亦军) on the spot, was deeply impressed by these details.
"His story deepened my understanding of 'good police officer.' Professional qualities, lofty ideals, noble character, dedicating a lifetime to the public security cause, are admirable and even more touching," said Ni Shengxiong (倪圣雄).
Ji Dongxu (季东旭), Deputy Director of the Lianqian Police Station (莲前派出所) of the Siming Branch (思明分局) of the Xiamen Public Security Bureau (厦门市公安局) in Fujian Province, was deeply moved after carefully studying the advanced deeds of Comrade Dong Yijun (董亦军). "His people-centered feelings of always putting the masses in the highest position in his heart, and his people-loving actions of trying every possible means to solve the urgent difficulties and worries of the masses, have set a benchmark for my police career." Ji Dongxu (季东旭) said that he will take Comrade Dong Yijun (董亦军) as an example, measure the jurisdiction with his footsteps, listen to the voices of the people with sincerity, manage ordinary small things well, warm the hearts of thousands of people, and let the police badge shine brightly in the grassroots front line of serving the people.
"Every travel problem he was concerned about solving makes us 'fellow travelers' feel the same way. This spirit of practical responsibility and serving the people needs to be vigorously promoted by us." Huo Jiang (霍江), Party Secretary and Director of the Yuzhong District Transportation Committee (渝中区交通运输委员会) in Chongqing, is filled with respect.
Engrave loyalty into the blood and carry the mission on the shoulders. "His figure of surveying traffic congestion points on the spot and walking through the streets and alleys of the jurisdiction on foot is touching." As the "flame blue" guarding the people, Liu Xuefa (刘学法), station chief of the Zhongchuan Special Service Station (中川特勤站) of the Lanzhou New District Fire and Rescue Detachment (兰州新区消防救援支队) in Gansu Province, said, "In our work, we must learn from his feelings of 'treating the people's affairs as our own,' the spirit of daring to break the situation, and the pragmatic style of conducting on-the-spot investigations, practice our original intention in daily work and rescue and disaster relief, and safeguard the peace of thousands of families."
"This is the police oath he practiced with his life, and it is also a vivid portrayal of his service to the people." Asilibieke (阿思里别克), Deputy Director of the Daolangte Border Police Station (道浪特边境派出所) of the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture Border Management Detachment (博尔塔拉蒙古自治州边境管理支队) of the Xinjiang Entry-Exit Border Inspection General Station (新疆出入境边防检查总站), was deeply moved. "In the future, I will work harder on this land, and regard the peace of the border as a lifelong pursuit. Whether it is patrolling in the wind and snow in the middle of the night, or helping the masses solve daily trivial matters; whether it is mediating neighborhood disputes, or guarding every inch of the border line, I will use this life to interpret the responsibility of 'a stone' and fulfill my duties as an immigration management police officer guarding the national border."
Living up to the times and living up to the people, the power of role models is infinite. Dong Yijun (董亦军) is gone, but his spirit will always remain on the land he guarded, inspiring every public security police officer and every leading cadre to erect a monument in the hearts of the people with struggle and dedication.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) February 11th (Reporter Yi Shuran (易舒冉)) The 2026 Spring Festival Gala for New Employment Form Workers, hosted by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (全国总工会), was broadcast simultaneously on platforms such as Xuexi Qiangguo (学习强国), People's Daily Online (人民网), Xinhua Net (新华网), and the "Worker's Home" APP (职工之家APP).
The special program focused on the work and life of new employment form workers, integrating various art forms such as dance, songs, stand-up comedy, skits, magic, and folk music ensembles, possessing both solid artistic appeal and strong emotional warmth. New employment form workers passionately performed classic songs such as "Aspiration in My Heart (壮志在我胸)," "True Hero (真心英雄)," and "Sunshine Always After the Rain (阳光总在风雨后)," using songs to convey the heroic feelings of struggle and sense of responsibility. The newly created song and dance "You Who Shine with Glory (光芒闪耀的你)" deeply saluted every striver who strives and dedicates.
The Spring Festival Gala for New Employment Form Workers is a cultural warmth-delivery project specially created for new employment form workers. It has been held for 4 consecutive years, with a cumulative viewership of over 40 million.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Fuzhou, February 11 (Reporters Xu Xueyi (许雪毅) and Shang Hao (尚昊)) The Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council (中共中央台办、国务院台办) visited Taiwanese businesspeople and compatriots in Fuzhou (福州市), Fujian Province (福建省) on February 11, holding a Spring Festival symposium for Taiwanese businesspeople and compatriots and a "Seeking Development and Promoting Integration - Compatriots on Both Sides of the Strait Celebrate the Bingwu New Year" (谋发展促融合——两岸同胞共贺丙午新春) joint event. Nearly 200 people participated in the event, including some members of the National Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises (全国台企联), presidents of Taiwan business associations from various regions, representatives of Taiwanese businesspeople, compatriots, and youth, people from the island's business community, and fellow villagers from Matsu (马祖) and Kinmen (金门).
Song Tao (宋涛), Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, extended New Year greetings to the vast number of Taiwanese compatriots. He stated that in 2025, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the mainland's economic and social development has achieved remarkable results, the "14th Five-Year Plan" (十四五) has come to a successful conclusion, and the Chinese-style modernization has embarked on a new journey. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五) period, the mainland will provide broad space for Taiwanese enterprises to take root and develop, and inject greater impetus into cross-strait economic cooperation and integrated development with a wider range of opening-up, deeper-level reforms, and higher-quality services. Since the release of the "Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Supporting Fujian in Exploring a New Path for Integrated Development Across the Taiwan Strait and Building a Demonstration Zone for Integrated Development Across the Taiwan Strait" (中共中央国务院关于支持福建探索海峡两岸融合发展新路 建设两岸融合发展示范区的意见) more than two years ago, policy support has been continuously improved, and Fujian-Taiwan cooperation has deepened and become more practical. The concept of "compatriots on both sides of the strait are one family" (两岸一家亲) has been continuously transformed into tangible livelihood benefits. The affairs between the two sides of the strait are family matters and should be discussed and handled by family members. We will never allow outsiders to interfere. The peace of the home cannot be destroyed, and the family property cannot be sold. It is hoped that the vast number of Taiwanese compatriots will uphold righteousness, follow the trend, oppose "Taiwan independence" (台独), promote reunification, steer the correct course of cross-strait relations, and jointly write a new chapter in the prosperity and strength of the Chinese nation's big family.
Representatives of Taiwanese businesspeople and compatriots from various regions who participated in the event expressed their gratitude to the motherland mainland for its long-term care and love for Taiwanese businesspeople and compatriots, and put forward opinions and suggestions on how to help Taiwanese enterprises seize the development opportunities of the "15th Five-Year Plan," participate in the development of new quality productive forces, accelerate the pace of transformation and upgrading, and deepen cross-strait industrial innovation cooperation. They stated that the mainland market has broad space, abundant innovation vitality, and obvious development advantages, and continues to respond to the uncertainty of the international environment with the certainty of high-quality development. It is still the best choice for Taiwanese compatriots to invest and start businesses, and the best stage for Taiwanese youth to pursue their dreams. Taiwanese compatriots and businesspeople should firmly establish their confidence in taking root and developing in the mainland, firmly support the one-China principle (一个中国原则) and the "1992 Consensus" (九二共识), and make new contributions to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, promoting the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, and integrated development.
Relevant responsible comrades from Fujian Province (福建省) and Fuzhou City (福州市) attended the symposium and joint event.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李卓尔
On February 8th, in Jianchuan County (剑川县), Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture (大理白族自治州), Yunnan (云南), which has a reputation as the "Hometown of Couplets," red paper was spread out and the air was filled with the fragrance of ink on Jianyang Tower Square (剑阳楼广场). Accompanied by the melodious rhythm of Bai folk tunes, the 2026 "Our Festival · Spring Festival" theme cultural activities officially kicked off.
During the 2026 Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) will jointly host the "Our Festival · Spring Festival" theme cultural activities with relevant departments. In recent days, a series of demonstration activities have been launched successively in seven locations, including Wuxi (无锡), Jiangsu (江苏), Jingdezhen (景德镇), Jiangxi (江西), and Sanmenxia (三门峡), Henan (河南), integrating the traditional flavor of the New Year with the new trends of the times, creating a Spring Festival atmosphere of national unity, joy, and peace throughout the land of China.
Featured Folk Customs
Painting a Happy Picture
On February 10th, at Qingfeng Mingyue Square (清风明月广场) in Lichuan (利川), Hubei (湖北), the national intangible cultural heritage Lichuan Lantern Song "Lantern Song Intoxication" was performed, and the classic melody of "Dragon Boat Tune" resounded on both sides of the Qingjiang River (清江), attracting bursts of applause from the audience.
On both sides of the square, the intangible cultural heritage and New Year's goods market was bustling with people. Intangible cultural heritage inheritors demonstrated traditional skills such as wood carving and paper cutting on the spot. Local specialty agricultural products such as Lichuan yam, Baiyang dried bean curd, and Jiannan pickled vegetables were showcased, making it convenient for citizens to purchase New Year's goods for the Spring Festival.
That evening, the Shanzhou Lantern Festival (陕州灯会) in Sanmenxia (三门峡), Henan (河南) was officially lit. Under the night, 21 pit courtyard lanterns connected in a row were lit up, shining brightly. The Yellow River culture and intangible cultural heritage elements were vividly presented in the light and shadow. The special delicacies cooked in the Chuanshan stove filled the courtyard with fragrance. The simple and unsophisticated village and the bright lights complemented each other, fully demonstrating the folk customs.
On the square stage, Shanzhou drum books and Jiangzhou drum music took turns performing. The Shanxi Chongdaoyuan Drum Music Art Troupe used the "flower knocking and dry beating" technique to perform various rhythms with different parts of the drum. Looking at the audience who were carefully appreciating his shadow puppet booth, Yang Yue (杨月), an artist from Lingbao City (灵宝市), Sanmenxia (三门峡), smiled and said, "This event is so great, the tourists all love it."
Various places carried out colorful New Year customs activities such as sending operas to the countryside and intangible cultural heritage performances, painting a happy picture full of New Year's flavor.
Changing Customs and Habits
Spreading Civilized Ideas
On February 9th, in the shared center of Shanquan Village (山泉村), Jiangyin City (江阴市), Wuxi (无锡), Jiangsu (江苏), a "village evening" written and performed by the masses was grandly staged.
"What is performed is what happens around us, and what is said is what is in our hearts!" said Chen Dabo (陈大伯), a villager, after watching the skit "Inside and Outside the Door." This program, written and performed by the masses, truly and delicately depicted the heartwarming transformation from estrangement to mutual assistance between neighbors, and many viewers nodded frequently in the audience.
On the same day, at the Old North Street Ancient Theater Lecture Hall (老北街古戏台讲堂) in Leping City (乐平市), Jingdezhen (景德镇), Jiangxi (江西), the "Three Minutes Before the Play" civilization publicity was held as scheduled. Volunteers cleverly used the warm-up session before the play to integrate theoretical publicity, policy interpretation, knowledge popularization, and advocacy of changing customs and habits into literary and artistic forms such as sanxian playing and singing, big drum books, and快板 (kuàibǎn - "clapper talk," a form of rhythmic storytelling), spreading civilization through tunes.
On February 10th, at the event site in Chengyang District (城阳区), Qingdao (青岛), Shandong (山东), industry representatives such as unmanned vehicle researchers, energy security workers, and subway builders told moving stories of technology empowering life and sticking to their posts and dedicating themselves, conveying positive energy of unity and progress.
Various places, based on the needs of the masses, integrated civilized ideas into various activities and immersed them in daily life, allowing the seeds of a new trend of civilization to take root and sprout in the hearts of the masses, making the Spring Festival atmosphere warmer and more connotative.
Celebrating Reunion Together
Deepening Patriotic Feelings
At the Jianchuan (剑川) event site, 50 students from the Couplet School (楹联学堂) dressed in Bai costumes sang "Sound and Rhythm Enlightenment" in unison with clear childish voices. Calligraphers waved their pens and splashed ink, sending out more than a thousand pairs of auspicious Spring Festival couplets. From the collective recitation of the program "Couplet Rhyme Singing Home and Country" to the self-writing and self-writing of the people, the ancient couplet culture entered the halls of the people. Yang Yusheng (杨郁生), a cultural scholar from Jianchuan (剑川), introduced, "Jianchuan (剑川) is an important town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and the generation and inheritance of couplet culture has witnessed the integration and mutual learning of different regional cultures."
Cultural context is the bridge, connecting the reunion expectations of thousands of households; patriotic feelings have become the spiritual bond that unites people's hearts.
On February 10th, gongs and drums were loud at Bihul Ecological Park (碧湖生态公园) in Zhangzhou (漳州), Fujian (福建). Artists from both sides of the Taiwan Strait jointly performed Gezai Opera and Glove Puppet Show. Staff members distributed intangible cultural heritage red turtle cakes and tangyuan for free. The soft and glutinous taste carries the Minnan people's expectation for reunion.
That evening, the immersive cultural performance project "Return to Southern Fujian" was staged at the Qiaoxiang Theater (侨芗剧场) in Zhangzhou Ancient City (漳州古城). The play takes "return" as the theme and "overseas Chinese letters" as the clue, deeply integrating historical narrative and modern technology special effects, allowing the audience to personally feel the spirit of the ancestors of "valuing hometown and respecting ancestors, daring to fight and being able to win" in the "walkable and touchable" interaction.
With the successive launch of the "Our Festival · Spring Festival" theme cultural activities, from the guidance of demonstration activities to the extensive practice in various places, the land of China is welcoming the festival with joy, and the joyful and peaceful atmosphere permeates urban and rural areas. The traditional cultural context and the new trends of the times resonate at the same frequency,凝聚起坚定文化自信的磅礴力量 (níng jù qǐ jiān dìng wén huà zì xìn de páng bó lì liàng - "gathering the immense power of firm cultural confidence," to consolidate and concentrate the powerful force of cultural self-confidence).
Return to TopThis newspaper Tianjin (天津) February 11th (Reporter Gong Xiangjuan (龚相娟)) "Happy Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Celebrate the New Year Together" 2026 Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei New Year Cultural Tourism Event Launch Ceremony was held in Tianjin (天津). The cultural and tourism departments of the three regions cross-regionally linked to promote cultural tourism resources, focusing on recommending high-quality cultural tourism resources such as performances, public services, special activities, and tourist route locations, comprehensively demonstrating the cultural tourism charm and consumption vitality of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北) during the Spring Festival.
Facing the 9-day "extra-long holiday" of the Year of the Horse Spring Festival, the cultural and tourism departments of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北) have carefully planned and explored effective ways to share resources, jointly build projects, jointly promote brands, jointly expand markets, and mutually benefit policies. From the first to the seventh day of the first lunar month, intangible cultural heritage, food, and cultural and creative enterprises from Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北) will be stationed in the "Immediately Blessed Cultural Market" event on the west bank of the Grand Canal in the Beijing (北京) Municipal Administrative Center, enriching the festival cultural experience of citizens and tourists. Around the travel characteristics of the Spring Festival, the three regions jointly planned and launched 5 theme routes covering "New City New Area Tour", "Winter Olympics Ice and Snow Tour", "Historical and Cultural Tour", "Traditional Chinese Medicine Cultural Tour" and "Fashion Shopping Tour", connecting 62 locations to meet the diverse needs of tourists.
Return to TopGuangzhou, February 11th (Reported by Luo Aihua (罗艾桦) of this newspaper) The night sky above the Tianhou Palace (天后宫) in Nansha (南沙), Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东) province was gradually illuminated on the evening of February 10th - Kongming Lantern drones slowly ascended, and ten thousand lanterns bloomed in sync. The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Lantern Festival, guided by the publicity and culture/tourism departments of Guangdong Province (广东省) and Guangzhou City (广州市) and hosted by the People's Government of Nansha District (南沙区人民政府) in Guangzhou City (广州市), officially opened. This lantern festival will last until May 10th.
The theme of this year's lantern festival is "Bay Area Unity, Splendid Future" (湾区同心·华彩千秋), with a total area of approximately 533,000 square meters and a main tour route of 2.5 kilometers. It features five exhibition areas, creates hundreds of large-scale themed lantern scenes, and will also launch nearly a thousand Bay Area-themed performance events to celebrate a joyful Chinese New Year with a unique Chinese style, Lingnan charm, and international flair.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘诗瑶 胡程远
On February 11th, at China's Wenchang Space Launch Site (文昌航天发射场), the Long March 10 series carrier rocket (长征十号系列运载火箭) (hereinafter referred to as "Long March 10 series rocket") successfully ignited and lifted off, carrying the Mengzhou manned spacecraft (梦舟载人飞船), creating several firsts in China's space history:
This test was the first ignition flight of the Long March 10 series rocket in its initial prototype state, China's first maximum dynamic pressure escape test for a spacecraft, China's first sea splashdown of a manned spacecraft return capsule and the rocket's first-stage booster, and the first ignition flight test mission for the newly built launch complex at the Wenchang Space Launch Site (文昌航天发射场).
The Long March 10 series rocket is China's new generation of manned carrier rockets, which can send astronauts to lunar orbit and deliver cargo to the Chinese space station. The Mengzhou spacecraft, as China's new generation of manned spacecraft, will carry astronauts to the moon in the future, while also handling manned round-trip missions in near-Earth orbit.
Experts from the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (中国航天科技集团一院) introduced that the Long March 10 series rocket (mainly the first stage) is conducting a low-altitude demonstration and verification flight test, which is also the first flight test of the Long March 10 series rocket. The specific process of this test includes: the rocket flies for 66 seconds, and after the Mengzhou spacecraft being carried successfully escapes, the rocket continues to fly without shutting down, flying for about 470 seconds, and the first-stage booster successfully soft-lands on the sea surface about 360 kilometers from the launch point.
This shows that the Long March 10 series rocket has moved from "static ignition" to "dynamic flight," not only can it fly, but it also flies very well, and can also be recovered, laying a solid foundation for the engineering of reusable launch vehicle technology.
The Mengzhou spacecraft completed its first maximum dynamic pressure escape flight test. Experts from the China Academy of Space Technology (中国航天科技集团五院) introduced that the Mengzhou spacecraft ignited and lifted off with the first stage of the Long March 10 series rocket. After 66 seconds of rocket ascent, it reached the maximum dynamic pressure condition at an altitude of 11 kilometers and sent an escape signal to the Mengzhou spacecraft. The spacecraft's escape system quickly responded to the command, completing key actions such as separation of the service module and return capsule, engine ignition, attitude adjustment, and separation of the escape tower and return capsule in sequence. The parachute of the return capsule deployed successfully at an altitude of 8 kilometers, and it finally landed safely in the predetermined sea area. The maritime search and rescue team completed the search and recovery mission of the return capsule, which is China's first maritime search and recovery mission for a manned spacecraft.
Two words are worth noting: one is "escape," which refers to the escape system on the spacecraft being able to quickly take the astronauts away from the danger zone and ensure their safe return when the rocket experiences an emergency failure during the launch ascent phase; the second is "maximum dynamic pressure condition," which is the moment when the rocket is subjected to the greatest airflow pressure during the launch process. At this time, the spacecraft is in an extreme environment with the most intense airflow impact, facing risks such as supersonic airflow disturbance and ballistic instability, which can be said to be one of the most challenging escape conditions for the spacecraft.
The success of the test fully proves the reliability of the Mengzhou spacecraft's escape system, adding another guarantee to the safety of astronauts' lives.
Experts from the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (中国航天科技集团一院) said that the Long March 10 series rocket, as China's fourth-generation rocket, shoulders the important mission of the manned lunar landing project, with high reliability requirements and large carrying capacity. In the development and launch of the Long March 10 series rocket, it faces problems and challenges such as return power adaptability, prediction of force and thermal environment, and guidance, navigation, and control system for the return phase.
How low is the altitude of the low-altitude demonstration and verification flight test? Experts introduced that the maximum altitude of the first-stage flight in this mission is basically the same as that of the subsequent formal missions, about 110 kilometers, and the total flight distance is about 365 kilometers. The key technical difficulty of the mission is that after the Mengzhou spacecraft escapes at maximum dynamic pressure, the rocket needs to continue to fly stably, and at the same time, it is necessary to carry out the return phase profile flight. "This flight profile that combines maximum dynamic pressure escape with reusable flight is also the first in the history of world aerospace," experts said.
Experts believe that the test further examined the reliability of multiple restarts and high-altitude ignition of the rocket's return phase engine, the adaptability to complex force and thermal environments, and high-precision navigation and control in the return phase, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent full-profile flight and realization of maritime grid recovery of this type of rocket. It also marks a substantial and key step forward for China in breaking through and mastering reusable rocket technology.
As early as June 17, 2025, this Mengzhou spacecraft successfully completed a zero-altitude escape flight test. What is different about this test?
Experts from the China Academy of Space Technology (中国航天科技集团五院) introduced that this test, as the first joint flight of the Mengzhou spacecraft and the Long March 10 series rocket, is difficult, new in state, and high in risk, and faces technical difficulties such as safe separation of spacecraft modules, full-process escape in the ascent phase, and escape flight control under high dynamic pressure conditions. The successful completion of the maximum dynamic pressure escape flight test by the Mengzhou spacecraft complements the previous zero-altitude escape test, jointly building a more rigorous safety protection system.
"The previous zero-altitude escape test mainly verified the life-saving ability in scenarios with zero initial velocity and ultra-low altitude near the launch pad. However, this maximum dynamic pressure escape test verifies the life-saving ability in the ascent phase with the most intense airflow impact and the highest risk," experts said.
As early as 1998, China successfully implemented the first zero-altitude escape flight test of the Shenzhou spacecraft (神舟飞船), but has long been in a state of technical blank in the field of escape verification under the extreme condition of maximum dynamic pressure. The core breakthrough of this test is concentrated in three "firsts": the first time to organize and implement the full-process escape flight test of the spacecraft system in the ascent phase, the first time to complete the large-scale test of falling into the sea and maritime salvage after escape, and the first time to carry out the full-process assembly and testing of the Mengzhou spacecraft at the Wenchang Launch Site (文昌发射场).
These breakthroughs demonstrate the technical strength and engineering control capabilities of aerospace personnel in overcoming difficulties in complex aerospace test scenarios, not only filling the technical gap in China's manned spacecraft high dynamic pressure escape verification, but also building a solid foundation for key technologies for the manned lunar exploration project.
Shenzhou flying into the sky, Tiangong traveling in space, Beidou shining brightly, Chang'e embracing the moon, our pace towards the stars has never stopped, aiming at the goal of realizing the first Chinese landing on the moon before 2030, we believe that by 爬坡过坎 (pá pō guò kǎn - "climbing slopes and crossing ridges," overcoming difficulties and obstacles), dreams will surely be realized.
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To further promote the inheritance and development of the drama industry in the new era, the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) and other five departments, after in-depth and meticulous research, recently issued the "Three-Year Action Plan for the Revitalization of Drama (2026-2028)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"). This plan aims to comprehensively improve the ecology of the drama industry, effectively solve the problem of "producing excellent works and outstanding talents," and effectively guide the creation of excellent literary and artistic works by clarifying goals, defining work paths, and providing effective tools. With a strong problem-oriented approach and meticulous systematic thinking, the "Plan" proposes 24 measures in 7 aspects, which are highly targeted, directional, and operable. The effective implementation of these measures will surely effectively stimulate the innovation and creativity of the vast number of literary and artistic troupes and drama workers, continuously improve the quality of plays, continuously launch excellent works, and promote the healthy growth of talents.
Grasp the clear problem orientation. Since the new era, under the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on culture, China's drama creation has presented a new atmosphere, and excellent works and outstanding talents have emerged continuously. However, it is undeniable that there are still prominent problems in the field of drama creation and production, such as the misallocation of industry resources and the talent gap. For example, the level of artistic creation services, guidance, and organization is not high. Some competent departments do not understand or respect the particularities of artistic production, and replace "artistic creation" with "administrative command." Some places blindly emphasize the urgent creation around important time nodes, and some newly created works have themes that are prioritized and topics that are similar. Many works have become "hasty products" and "propaganda products." Structural contradictions such as "emphasizing hardware over software" and "emphasizing plays over talents" have not been effectively resolved. The guiding role of drama awards, performances, and demonstrations is not strong. Some art troupes are simply rushing to put on plays for awards, and are keen on "inviting big names, spending a lot of money, and staging big plays," with stage skills that are extravagant and disregard costs. Some blindly imitate and copy, lacking a deep understanding of the spirit of Chinese aesthetics, and so on. In response to these problems, the "Plan" requires the establishment and improvement of a script argumentation mechanism and a full-process creation guidance mechanism. For low-quality, inefficient, and resource-wasting creative behaviors, explore the establishment of criticism and accountability mechanisms. Promote the reform of important drama awards, and reasonably set up awards and the number of awards, and so on. In order to prevent congenitally deficient plays from being put on the stage and improve the quality of play creation, institutional constraints have been strengthened and mechanism guarantees have been provided.
Apply meticulous systematic thinking. Drama is a comprehensive stage art that integrates various forms such as literature, music, dance, and fine arts. Its creation and production involve the mutual support of multiple links and the coordinated cooperation of various elements. To promote the revitalization of drama, it is necessary to give full play to the advantages of all parties and mobilize the enthusiasm of all parties. The "Plan" uses systematic thinking to examine and observe all elements of the entire process of drama creation, grasp the key links such as troupe construction, play creation, talent training, commentary and evaluation, performances and gatherings, protection and inheritance, and promotion and exchange, and launch measures to consolidate the foundation, effectively coordinate, and promote linkage, and strive to build a drama creation and production system and ecosystem with complete elements, smooth mechanisms, and interactive symbiosis. For example, troupes are the main body of drama creation and production, and revitalizing drama must first strengthen troupes. The "Plan" lists "supporting the development of drama troupes" as the first item of revitalization measures, requiring the implementation of various policies to support the development of troupes, "promoting the improvement of the benign development mechanism of state-owned troupes, and providing troupes with good rehearsal, performance, and office conditions." It requires "implementing differentiated policies to continuously deepen reform" and "promoting the 'one troupe, one policy' development model." Localities and relevant departments should implement the requirements of the "Plan," clarify the functional positioning of troupes, formulate personalized development plans, and stimulate the endogenous power of troupes; solve the historical legacy problems of troupe reform in a pragmatic manner, improve supporting measures for the transition to enterprises, and strengthen basic security and development guarantees. The "Plan" also puts forward clear requirements for coordinating relevant departments and jointly supporting the revitalization of drama. Local propaganda, education, finance, culture and tourism, and literary and art federations and other departments should "strengthen communication and coordination, strive for policy support, and incorporate the revitalization of drama into the overall plan for economic and social development... actively support it through existing funding channels," which has gathered joint efforts for the revitalization of drama in terms of organizational guarantees.
Respect the inherent laws of art. Drama creation is essentially an artistic activity with its own special laws. The "Plan" highlights the respect and return to the inherent laws of art. "Write what you want to write, perform what you are good at performing." Such a statement that goes straight to the hearts of artists fully reflects the consciousness of the competent department to adhere to the original intention of art and promote artistic democracy, and reflects the responsibility of creating a broad creative space and a good creative environment for artists, which will surely greatly encourage and stimulate artists to give full play to their subjective initiative, fully express their artistic personality, and develop artistic genres that they are good at. To implement the requirements of the "Plan," we must respect the artistic personality of artists, encourage creators to emancipate their minds and explore boldly, not only for the market, not only for awards, and fully stimulate the talents, inspiration, and creativity of creators. The themes and styles of drama creation should be diverse. The "Plan" provides effective guidance in terms of work evaluation and funding support, emphasizing "designing scientific and fair application and selection methods for sorting out and adapting traditional plays, newly compiled historical plays, and modern plays"; "improving funding policies and promoting the inclusion of sorting out and adapting, classic revival, classic transplantation, and polishing and upgrading plays into the scope of funding"; it is particularly emphasized that "strictly control the participation of 'big productions' that do not count costs and are wasteful and extravagant." This will effectively guide the drama industry to break the "theory of only themes," avoid clustering to express major themes and model figures, and blindly create modern plays, thereby broadening the space for drama art expression. This requires us not to lose our way in the face of the market tide and competition awards, and to take creating for the people and creating plays that audiences praise as the highest artistic pursuit; it requires us to pay attention to the matching degree between the themes of plays, the characteristics of genres, and artistic forms, respect the art itself, strive to avoid excessive stage beauty, effectively reduce the cost of creation and performance, reduce the burden on troupes, reduce the pressure on theaters, and give actors space; it requires us to deeply explore the excellent traditional Chinese culture, revolutionary culture, and advanced socialist culture, promote the spirit of Chinese aesthetics, and show the beauty of China, the beauty of the people, and the beauty of the times with superb artistic expression.
Implement deep humanistic care. The "Plan" gives full care and love to supporting grassroots troupes, private troupes, protecting rare opera genres, and promoting the growth of local and young talents. In terms of troupe construction, it emphasizes the need to support the development of grassroots troupes, encourage national and provincial troupes to help grassroots troupes in pairs, plan and implement the "One Yuan Golden Seed Program," and support grassroots troupes to create more small and medium-sized works that are popular with local people. For young talents, it is proposed to implement a growth plan for outstanding young drama talents, and support young drama talents to take the lead in important literary and artistic activities and drama practices. For local talents, it is encouraged to give priority to using local talents to undertake important local creation tasks; in literary and artistic awards and art fund reviews and other projects, pay attention to outstanding works that use local creative talents. Special attention has been paid to endangered opera genres, supporting the inheritance and development of 121 "world's first troupe" genres and 106 genres without state-run troupes; supporting weak genres to restore and sort out traditional plays, and holding special exhibitions and demonstrations; increasing the training of talents in rare and endangered opera genres to prevent the extinction of genres due to talent gaps. To implement the requirements of the "Plan," we must respect the laws of talent training, optimize the training mechanism, create a good environment for talents to stand out and inherit in an orderly manner, and create more drama talents with both virtue and art; we must attach importance to and strengthen support for grassroots and private troupes, and cultivate more fresh forces for drama creation and performance; we must increase the protection and support for rare and endangered opera genres, inherit cultural genes well, maintain the unique charm of rare genres, and promote the development of each genre and the beauty of each other.
Promoting the revitalization and development of the drama industry in the new era is a long-term project that requires vision, patience, and responsibility. It requires us to transcend the pursuit of temporary works and awards, and turn to the overall grasp and ecological creation of the laws of drama art creation, the laws of talent growth, and the laws of market communication. We must carefully study and refine the implementation of the various requirements of the "Plan," adhere to the combination of producing results and producing talents, and the integration of grasping works and grasping the environment, uphold the spiritual realm of 功成不必在我 (gōng chéng bù bì zài wǒ - "achieving success need not have me," one need not be the one to claim credit for success) and the historical responsibility of 功成必定有我 (gōng chéng bì dìng yǒu wǒ - "achieving success must have me," one must contribute to the success even if they don't get the credit), and continuously optimize the entire chain of services and incentive mechanisms from top-level design, creation organization, talent training, troupe revitalization, position construction to commentary guidance, and communication innovation, and strive to create a drama ecosystem with internal vitality, continuous creativity, and strong resilience. With the careful cultivation of this fertile land, what we will usher in will no longer be a flash in the pan, but a prosperous scene of hundreds of flowers blooming and forests dyed; what we will harvest will not only be one or two phenomenal works, but also a magnificent chapter of the living inheritance, upright innovation, and progress with the times of a national drama art.
(The author is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Researcher of *Masses* Magazine)
Return to TopThe 4th Yan Emperor Lantern Festival in Gaoping (高平), Shanxi (山西) will be held from February 10 to March 8, 2026. With the theme of "Enjoying Lanterns, Touring Ancient Buildings, and Experiencing New Year Customs," this year's Lantern Festival innovatively creates five main venues and launches a "1+5+N" event model, that is, holding a high-standard opening ceremony, creating five main venues, and supporting N special activities.
The five main venues each have their own characteristics.
This year's Lantern Festival creates five distinctive main venues. Tourists can hold lanterns and parade and make wishes under the lights at the Yan Emperor Mausoleum Scenic Area (炎帝陵景区), immerse themselves in traditional wedding custom performances and high-altitude wire performances in Xizhen Suzhuang (喜镇苏庄), and immerse themselves in the agricultural poetry and paintings depicting the changing seasons in performance programs such as "Waiting for You in Busan (釜山)" and "Spring is Like This Again (春色又如许)" in Fudi Busan (福地釜山). Experience "Scene Performance," "Cultural Quiz," and "Fun闖關" in the ancient Xiangzhong Temple (古香中庙), and enjoy ice and snow entertainment projects such as snow tubing and snowmobiling in Wolongwan Scenic Area (卧龙湾景区).
Featured activities enhance the tourist experience.
This year's Lantern Festival launches the "Holding Lanterns for Night Tours" activity and a float parade and story tour, allowing citizens and tourists to immerse themselves in the folk customs and intangible cultural heritage of Gaoping (高平), Shanxi (山西).
In addition, this year's Lantern Festival also sets up multiple sub-venues such as Shuxiang Lianghu (书香良户), Liyu Bofang (礼遇伯方), Fahua Pastoral (珐华田园), Lehuo Beizhuang (乐火北庄), and Cai Zhizhong Art Museum (蔡志忠美术馆) to provide tourists with a comprehensive cultural feast integrating lantern viewing, experience, recreation, and cuisine.
Technology illuminates folk charm.
This year's Lantern Festival also features a drone performance, vividly reproducing the etiquette and romance of Chinese weddings in the high altitude, and presenting the rituals of engagement, betrothal, sedan chair welcoming, matchmaker matchmaking, and marriage certificate authentication of Chinese traditional wedding ceremonies one by one. Fireworks and light shows integrating artistic fireworks, dazzling lights, and special performances are launched in Fudi Busan (福地釜山), Xizhen Suzhuang (喜镇苏庄), and Wolongwan Scenic Area (卧龙湾景区).
During the Spring Festival, all 22 national-level protected units in Gaoping City (高平市) will be open for free, and tourists can enjoy the beauty of Gaoping's (高平) ancient buildings while enjoying the lanterns.
Data source: Publicity Department of the CPC Gaoping Municipal Committee (中共高平市委宣传部)
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Vocational education is an important part of the national education system and human resource development," and "In the new journey of building a socialist modern country in all respects, vocational education has broad prospects and great potential." 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 vocational education, promoted the high-quality development of vocational education, and led our country to build the world's largest vocational education system. At present, economic and social development has a more urgent need for technical and skilled personnel. We must accelerate the construction of a modern vocational education system with Chinese characteristics, cultivate more high-quality technical and skilled personnel, skilled craftsmen, and master craftsmen, and provide strong talent and skill support for building a socialist modern country in all respects.
Vocational education shoulders the important responsibilities of cultivating diversified talents, inheriting technical skills, and promoting employment and entrepreneurship.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Vocational education is closely linked to economic and social development and is of great significance for promoting employment and entrepreneurship, boosting economic and social development, and improving people's well-being." Vocational education is an important part of the national education system and human resource development, and has the important responsibilities of cultivating diversified talents, inheriting technical skills, and promoting employment and entrepreneurship. Promoting the high-quality development of vocational education is related to the Party's goals and the construction of a strong socialist modern country, serves the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and is the call of the times, the need of a strong country, and a historical necessity.
An important support for strengthening the real economy and accelerating the construction of a manufacturing powerhouse. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The real economy is the foundation of a country's economy and the source of wealth." The real economy is the foundation for promoting the high-quality development of my country's economy and winning the initiative in international economic competition. Cultivating a high-quality technical and skilled talent team that supports "Made in China" and "Created in China" can strongly support the development of the real economy. At present, my country's vocational colleges have three levels: secondary vocational, higher vocational, and undergraduate, with more than 1,400 majors, basically covering all fields of the national economy. Promoting the high-quality development of vocational education and continuously enhancing the adaptability of vocational education can cultivate a large number of high-quality technical and skilled personnel with outstanding technological innovation capabilities, mastering advanced manufacturing technologies, and solving complex process problems, providing important talent support for strengthening the real economy and accelerating the construction of a manufacturing powerhouse.
An urgent need to respond to the challenges of technological change in the digital age. With the rapid development of information technology, my country's vocational education is moving towards a more advanced, modern, and higher-level education model. Digital transformation is an important direction of educational transformation, which brings both technological change challenges to vocational education and provides historical opportunities for the high-quality development of vocational education. The widespread application of digital technology in vocational education plays an important role in enhancing the school-running capabilities of vocational colleges and improving the quality of technical and skilled personnel training. Digitalization has amplification, superposition, multiplication, and spillover effects on the development of vocational education, providing new development opportunities and models for students' personalized training, schools' digital management, and the construction of a lifelong learning system. Only by promoting vocational education to actively adapt to the requirements of technological change in the digital age, promoting the sharing and balanced development of digital resources, actively exploring new laws of vocational education development in the digital context, and promoting the deep integration of digital technology and education and teaching can we seize the development opportunities brought by digital technology change, comprehensively improve the quality of vocational education talent training, and achieve the transformation and upgrading of vocational education.
An inevitable requirement to serve industrial development and meet the people's expectations. In the new era, my country's economy has shifted from a stage of high-speed growth to a stage of high-quality development. Promoting economic transformation and upgrading, building a modern industrial system, and developing new quality productive forces urgently require a large number of high-quality technical and skilled personnel, skilled craftsmen, and master craftsmen. Only by closely following the pace of industrial development, adapting to changes in the labor force structure, closely focusing on the development needs of new quality productive forces, optimizing professional layout, innovating training models, and increasing the supply of high-quality technical and skilled personnel can we better serve national strategies and industrial development. At present, with the rapid growth of service demands such as elderly care, childcare, and medical care, the demand for high-quality technical and skilled personnel in related fields is also rapidly increasing. Only by vigorously strengthening the training of high-quality technical and skilled personnel in related fields and improving the level of specialization and professionalism can we better meet the needs of the people. In recent years, more than 70% of the newly added front-line employees in modern manufacturing, strategic emerging industries, and modern service industries have come from vocational colleges, and vocational education has provided human resource support for promoting industrial development and meeting the needs of the people. Running vocational education well helps to cultivate high-quality technical and skilled personnel who serve the country's industrial development, open up diversified growth channels, and provide assistance for more people to obtain career development opportunities, realize career dreams, and write a wonderful life. This is an important manifestation of meeting the people's expectations with the high-quality development of vocational education.
An inherent requirement for building a modern vocational education system and resolving the contradictions in the development of vocational education itself. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Enhance the adaptability of vocational education and accelerate the construction of a modern vocational education system." Building a complete modern vocational education system is an important strategic goal for the development of vocational education. Promoting the high-quality development of vocational education is the only way to achieve this goal and is also an inherent requirement for deepening the reform of vocational education. In recent years, my country's vocational education reform has continued to deepen, and the face of vocational education has undergone historical and comprehensive changes. At the same time, vocational education still has prominent problems such as insufficient adaptability, recognition, and influence, and the ability to serve economic and social development still needs to be improved. Only by taking reform and innovation as the fundamental driving force, continuously innovating talent training models, promoting the reform of key teaching elements such as vocational education majors, courses, textbooks, teachers, and practical training, and focusing on building a new ecology with sufficient institutional supply, strong conditional guarantees, and deep integration of industry and education can we fundamentally solve the deep-seated problems in the development of vocational education and fully stimulate the vitality of vocational education.
Grasp the basic requirements for the high-quality development of vocational education.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must adhere to the Party's leadership, adhere to the correct school-running direction, and adhere to fostering virtue through education," and "We must firmly grasp the school-running direction of serving development and promoting employment, and strive to build a vocational education system with Chinese characteristics." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on vocational education have pointed out the bright prospects and development direction of vocational education, and provided fundamental guidelines for accelerating the construction of a modern vocational education system with Chinese characteristics and promoting the high-quality development of vocational education.
Promote vocational education achievements to benefit all people more and more fairly. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Educational equity is an important foundation of social equity, and we must continuously promote educational development achievements to benefit all people more and more fairly." Developing vocational education must adhere to a people-centered approach, emphasize fairness and inclusiveness, and meet the diversified needs of the people. This is determined by the people's attribute of education. Vocational education is related to the happiness of every student and their family, and is related to the beautiful vision of achieving common prosperity for all people. What vocational education carries is the ardent expectation of thousands of families for educational equity and the deep expectation of individuals to realize their life's potential. Promoting the high-quality development of vocational education is an important starting point for promoting educational equity. Only by vigorously developing fair and shared vocational education can we continuously promote educational development achievements to benefit all people more and more fairly. By opening up diversified growth channels, we can provide more students with rich and diverse choices to explore their potential and give full play to their strengths based on their own characteristics, and create a good environment where everyone can succeed and everyone can give full play to their talents. By optimizing the supply of high-quality teaching resources, improving the vocational education guarantee mechanism, and improving the quality and level of vocational education development, we can continuously make vocational education adapt to industrial development and meet the expectations of the people, and run vocational education that the people are satisfied with.
Adhere to high-quality Party building as the guide. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Strengthening the Party's leadership over universities and strengthening and improving Party building in universities is the fundamental guarantee for running socialist universities with Chinese characteristics well." Only by strengthening and improving Party building and firmly grasping the socialist school-running direction can we run vocational education well by taking root in China. We must lead the high-quality development of vocational education with high-quality Party building, further deepen the Party's comprehensive leadership over vocational education, and continuously transform the Party's political advantages, organizational advantages, and institutional advantages into governance effectiveness in promoting the development of vocational education. Strengthen the Party's political construction, strengthen political guidance, unswervingly use Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to strengthen the soul, promote the deep integration of Party building and vocational education, implement the Party's comprehensive leadership over vocational education from the ideological, organizational, and action levels, and ensure that vocational education moves steadily along the direction guided by the Party Central Committee. Strengthen the Party's organizational construction, adhere to and improve the system of president responsibility under the leadership of the Party committee, improve the grassroots organizational system of vocational colleges, continuously enhance the cohesion and combat effectiveness of grassroots Party organizations, promote the deep integration of Party building and talent training, and continuously enhance the key school-running capabilities of vocational colleges and the ability to serve industrial development. Strengthen the Party's institutional construction, promote vocational colleges to strictly follow the "Vocational Education Law of the People's Republic of China" and relevant national policies and regulations, adhere to governing schools according to law, enhance the governance capabilities and governance effectiveness of vocational colleges, and promote the high-quality development of vocational education.
Adhere to serving the construction of Chinese-style modernization as our own responsibility. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must focus on the needs of modernization, adapt to changes in the population structure, and coordinate basic education, higher education, and vocational education." Education is a major plan for the country and the Party, and is related to national rejuvenation, social progress, and the improvement of national competitiveness. Vocational education must serve national strategic needs and serve the construction of a strong country. This is determined by the strategic attribute of education. Only by coordinating basic education, higher education, and vocational education, and promoting the integration of vocational and general education, the integration of industry and education, and the integration of science and education can we continuously cultivate high-quality technical and skilled personnel, skilled craftsmen, and master craftsmen. We must promote the integration of vocational and general education, smooth the growth channels for technical and skilled personnel, and serve the comprehensive development of young talents; deepen the integration of industry and education, build an ecological system conducive to the development of the integration of industry and education, and enhance the ability of vocational education to serve industrial development; innovate the integration of science and education, promote the integrated development of production, learning, research, and application, and enhance the ability of vocational education to serve enterprise innovation. Put vocational education in a more prominent position, take promoting the integration of vocational and general education as the key, deepen the integration of industry and education as the focus, and take the integration of science and education as a new direction, continuously enhance the adaptability and contribution of vocational education to serve industrial development, and better provide strong support for the construction of a strong education country and a strong manufacturing country.
Adhere to fostering virtue through education as the fundamental task. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must integrate fostering virtue through education into all aspects of ideological and moral education, cultural and knowledge education, and social practice education, and run through all fields of basic education, vocational education, and higher education." This clarifies the fundamental requirements for the development of vocational education. We must integrate fostering virtue through education into the entire process of vocational education and teaching, scientifically formulate implementation plans and assessment standards, widely carry out rich and diverse moral education activities, cultivate students' professional ethics and spirit of unity and cooperation, and ensure that students have good ideological and moral qualities while mastering technical skills. According to the characteristics of vocational education, we will continue to carry out situational teaching, social practice, volunteer services, and other activities to guide students to enhance their sense of social responsibility and cultivate noble moral sentiments; strengthen the construction of a ideological and political education curriculum system, integrate ideological and political education with vocational education, and guide students to establish correct worldviews, outlooks on life, and values; strengthen the positioning of vocational education, optimize the layout of vocational education, deepen the integration of industry and education, innovate talent training models, and improve the quality of talent training, so as to cultivate high-quality technical and skilled personnel with noble moral sentiments and a strong sense of social responsibility for the construction of a strong country and the rejuvenation of the nation.
Practical paths to promote the high-quality development of vocational education.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Accelerate the construction of a modern vocational education system with Chinese characteristics" and "Build a vocational education system that integrates vocational and general education and integrates industry and education, and vigorously cultivate master craftsmen, skilled craftsmen, and highly skilled talents." This provides a guide to action for building a modern vocational education system with Chinese characteristics and running vocational education well by taking root in China.
Promote the integration of vocational and general education. The integration of vocational and general education is an education model in which vocational education and general education are integrated through resource sharing, credit mutual recognition, and path interconnection. By breaking down the barriers between education types, it can provide students with diversified growth paths. At present, my country's rapidly developing industries have a large demand for high-quality technical and skilled personnel, but the effective supply of higher education is insufficient; higher vocational students have a strong demand for ordinary undergraduate education in the industry, but the effective supply of enrollment policies is insufficient. Promoting the integrated development of vocational and general education can broaden the talent growth channels of vocational education and promote better matching between industry needs and education supply. To this end, we must promote the horizontal integration of vocational and general education at all stages. Strengthen the two-way integration of vocational education and general education in multiple dimensions, help students recognize vocational needs in advance and carry out personalized planning, and provide students with more choices for growth and success. Gradually expand the enrollment of vocational colleges and applied technology universities to secondary vocational schools, and continuously increase the enrollment ratio of secondary vocational students and junior college students. Promote the vertical integration of vocational education from secondary vocational to higher vocational to undergraduate development. Promote the sharing and optimization of educational resources such as teachers, equipment, and practical training bases, and promote the exchange and mutual learning of teaching management and teaching methods. Focus on enrollment education that meets the characteristics of vocational education, and provide students with diversified enrollment opportunities through secondary vocational, higher vocational, and undergraduate integrated training. Actively promote the construction of municipal industry-education joint communities and industry-education integration communities, open up new channels for the integration of vocational and general education. Optimize the layout of vocational education that is coordinated with regional development and connected with industrial layout, build a platform for enterprises to directly participate in the development of education and teaching resources, and encourage leading enterprises in the industry to deeply participate in the entire process of talent training in vocational colleges, so that vocational education can effectively serve the construction of a modern industrial system.
Deepen the integration of industry and education. The integration of industry and education is a deep cooperation model between industry and education. Through the collaboration of vocational colleges and industry enterprises, the teaching is connected with the actual needs of enterprises, and the teaching process is directly integrated with the production process, realizing the organic unity of talent training, technological innovation, and industrial upgrading. Promoting the deep integration of industry and education can improve the adaptability of vocational education and enhance the ability of vocational education to serve national strategies. We must rely on industry to build majors. Relying on the national and regional industrial systems, we will continuously optimize the professional layout, expand the training scale of skilled talents in modern manufacturing, strategic emerging industries, and modern service industries, and promote the coordinated progress of professional construction and industrial transformation and upgrading. Promote the dual cultivation of schools and enterprises, and promote the effective connection between the education chain, the talent chain, the industrial chain, and the innovation chain. Closely combine the standards of employment positions in industry enterprises to meet the needs of school-enterprise position docking. Adhere to the connection between majors and industries, the connection between education and enterprises, and the connection between academics and employment, design a curriculum system based on the skills required for vocational positions, realize the precise connection between school skill supply and enterprise position demand, and empower the high-quality development of the economy and society. In accordance with the requirements of developing new quality productive forces, promote the coordinated development of vocational education and industry. Schools and enterprises can jointly formulate talent training programs, carry out teaching activities, and evaluate learning outcomes to cultivate high-quality technical and skilled personnel that meet the needs of enterprises. Issue more targeted policy guidelines and benefit-enterprise rules, and increase support for industry-education integrated enterprises. Policy support such as the establishment of industry-education integration development funds, tax rebates, financing discounts, and apprenticeship position subsidies can be used to encourage more leading and specialized and new enterprises to participate in school-enterprise cooperation, build more high-level practical training bases, and better serve the training of high-quality technical and skilled personnel.
Innovate the integration of science and education. The integration of science and education is the deep integration of scientific research, technological innovation, and education and teaching to promote the coordinated progress of talent cultivation, scientific and technological innovation, and industrial development. To promote the integration of science and education is to break down the barriers between science and technology and education, effectively promote enterprise technological innovation and technological progress, and increase momentum for enterprise development. It is necessary to gather scientific and technological innovation resources to help industrial transformation and upgrading and technological innovation. Actively explore new measures for vocational education reform, innovate teaching methods, and gather various innovation elements such as scientific research talents, scientific research platforms, and scientific research results from universities to enterprises and regions to promote the deep integration of the industrial chain and innovation chain. Actively build open regional industry-education integration practice centers, relying on enterprise training bases, pilot test bases, and production lines to promote vocational colleges and enterprises to jointly carry out scientific research, collaboratively solve technical problems in industries and enterprises, and promote the transformation of scientific and technological achievements and the research and development of new products for enterprises. Gather enterprise resources to serve enterprise technological innovation. Promote school-enterprise cooperation, jointly build scientific research and education platforms, form "enterprise expert + professional teacher + student" research and development teams, promote the integration of industry, academia, and research, and reasonably increase practical skill training and professional practice courses. Expand the innovative model of industry-education integration, solidly promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, solve key technical problems of enterprises, accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, support industrial transformation and upgrading, and promote high-quality regional economic development.
Promote open cooperation. Opening up education to the outside world is an important part of China's reform and opening up, and open cooperation is an important way to achieve high-quality development of vocational education. Vocational education shoulders the historical opportunities and sacred mission given by the times, and must further broaden its horizons, broaden its ideas, broaden its channels, promote high-level education opening to the outside world, deepen educational exchanges and cooperation, and continuously improve the adaptability, contribution, and influence of vocational education. Strengthen cooperation and exchanges with vocational education institutions in developed countries. Establish cooperative relationships with internationally renowned vocational colleges, enterprises, and international organizations, and strengthen exchanges and cooperation through methods such as mutual visits between teachers and students, joint training, academic exchanges, and resource sharing. Combine with China's national conditions to carry out localized innovation, introduce high-quality educational resources related to new quality productive forces, and improve the overall level and international competitiveness of China's vocational education. Strengthen cooperation and exchanges with vocational education institutions in developing countries. Deeply implement the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" education action, and strengthen the interconnection between education fields in countries and regions jointly built. Actively promote vocational education "going out," encourage and support qualified vocational colleges to go abroad, and establish branch schools or vocational skill training bases overseas. Create vocational education brands with Chinese characteristics and international competitiveness, innovate school running and talent training models, improve standard specifications, improve operation and maintenance mechanisms, better serve international production capacity cooperation and Chinese enterprises "going out," and enhance the international influence of Chinese vocational education.
Consolidate the guarantee system. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Guide all sectors of society, especially industries and enterprises, to actively support vocational education." To run vocational education that satisfies the people and enhance the social attractiveness and influence of vocational education, it is inseparable from the strong support of the Party and the state and all sectors of society. It is necessary to implement relevant reform measures for vocational education and consolidate the foundation for the steady progress of vocational education. Form a system environment and ecology conducive to the development of vocational education, and provide fundamental institutional guarantees for promoting the modernization of the vocational education governance system and governance capabilities. Strengthen policy support, explore new mechanisms for local governments and social forces to support vocational education, attract social capital to increase investment, and support major construction and reform projects in vocational education in accordance with the principle of public welfare. Increase support for the development of vocational education in rural and ethnic areas, and strive to give more people the opportunity to shine in their lives. Summarize and publicize the experiences of various regions in orderly and effectively promoting the construction of a modern vocational education system with Chinese characteristics, and create a good atmosphere in which the whole society fully understands, actively supports, and actively participates in vocational education. Timely discover and publicize the typical deeds of grassroots technical and skilled talents growing and becoming talents, and promote the era style of respecting labor, valuing skills, and creating greatness.
(The author is the former president of Beijing Electronic Science and Technology Vocational College (北京电子科技职业学院))
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With the continuous acceleration of global digital transformation and the deepening of mutual learning among civilizations, the overseas expansion of digital culture has become an important engine for enhancing the effectiveness of international communication and strengthening cultural soft power. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must strengthen the concept of using culture to dialogue with the world, widely carry out diverse international cultural exchange and cooperation, and promote more works with historical and cultural heritage, reflecting contemporary Chinese life, and possessing an international cultural vision to go abroad." The "Suggestions" of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed: "Develop new cultural formats" and "Deepen mutual learning among civilizations, widely carry out international cultural exchange and cooperation, and encourage more cultural enterprises and excellent cultural products to go to the world." Promoting the high-quality development of digital culture going overseas is an inevitable requirement for building a strong cultural country and an essential path for China to actively participate in the construction of global digital civilization. We must seize the opportunities of digital globalization, promote the steady and long-term development of digital culture going overseas, deepen the international communication of Chinese culture, and enhance the communication power and influence of Chinese civilization.
Digital technology not only profoundly reconstructs the internal logic of cultural production and communication but also continues to reshape the landscape and rules of the global cultural industry. 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 insisted on placing cultural construction in a prominent position in governing the country, grasped the historical opportunities of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, and accelerated the deep integration of culture and technology. The construction of digital culture presents a scene of 百花齐放 (bǎi huā qì fàng - "let a hundred flowers bloom," a metaphor for promoting diverse development and free expression in culture and art) and vigorous vitality. In recent years, the overseas expansion of cultural "new three items" represented by online literature, online film and television dramas, and online games has been strong, becoming a powerful support for China to build a more effective international communication system and significantly enhancing national cultural soft power and international discourse power. To accelerate the high-quality development of digital culture going overseas, we must firmly grasp the "time" and "trend" of global digital transformation, and systematically promote content innovation, technological empowerment, and ecological cultivation, so as to promote Chinese culture to deeply integrate into the global digital civilization process with a more confident, inclusive, and open attitude.
Deepen content innovation with audience orientation. Content innovation is the fundamental support for achieving high-quality development of digital culture going overseas. Practice shows that content products that only have digital forms but lack cultural appeal are difficult to form a lasting influence in international competition. To promote digital cultural content innovation, we must deeply understand the differentiated, interactive, and emotional characteristics of global audiences in the digital age on the basis of adhering to the spiritual characteristics of Chinese culture, and realize the transformation of creative thinking from "one-way output" to "two-way dialogue." Establish a precise creative concept and systematically carry out national and regional cultural acceptance research. Through localized adaptation and market-oriented adjustment, promote the precise connection between content creation and the cultural needs of international audiences, continuously expand the supply of high-quality content with Chinese culture as the core, and create a number of excellent works that demonstrate the Chinese spirit and contain world values. For example, Chinese micro-dramas adopt a content strategy that combines local adaptation and high-quality translation to achieve the layered development of the international market, becoming a new digital business card for displaying Chinese culture and shaping the national image. We should actively build an open and collaborative content production mechanism and create an open content system that adapts to the characteristics of digital communication. For example, the "China Travel (中国游)" trend that has emerged in recent years, in which foreign tourists share their experiences in China in the form of short videos, has widely stimulated the creative enthusiasm of international users and driven the co-creation craze across platforms. This open creation, which is spontaneously participated in by users and revolves around real experiences, not only promotes community interaction and emotional connection based on digital culture but also effectively extends the life cycle of cultural communication in continuous content reproduction, injecting endogenous power into the continuous activity of Chinese culture in the global digital space.
Promote communication change with technology empowerment. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Culture and technology promote each other. We must explore effective mechanisms for the integration of culture and technology and use Internet thinking and information technology to improve the cultural creation and production process." The integration of culture and technology is a key force in promoting the high-quality development of digital culture going overseas. It is necessary to transcend the superficial understanding of "technical instrumentalism" and deeply integrate into the entire chain from creation to distribution, so as to promote the systematic reshaping of the communication paradigm through the integrated innovation of "technology + culture." Strengthen the application of intelligent technology and build a smart communication system. Cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data provide powerful assistance for the intelligent upgrading of international communication in the digital age. China's online literature going overseas has realized the deep application of artificial intelligence in multilingual intelligent translation, IP cross-media development, and other fields, and has built a global user dynamic portrait through digital technology to achieve precise content recommendation. These explorations not only significantly improve the communication efficiency of digital content going overseas but also further expand the coverage of digital culture. Innovate the application of immersive technology and open up new scenarios for cultural experience. Give full play to technologies such as extended reality, mixed reality, and the Internet of Things to break the boundaries between physical space and digital space and promote the transformation of cultural communication from "watching" to "experiencing." Consolidate platform technology support and build independent and controllable overseas channels. High-quality overseas expansion needs to gradually realize the transformation from "borrowing a boat to go to sea" to "building a boat to go to sea." While deepening the institutionalized cooperation with mainstream international platforms, we should focus on cultivating an independent and controllable, continuously evolving platform ecosystem, forming an innovative cultural field that gathers global creators and integrates multiple formats, actively expand "culture +" application scenarios, and ultimately realize the leap from "cultural traffic" to "value increment."
Consolidate the foundation for overseas expansion by cultivating the ecosystem. A healthy and sustainable industrial ecosystem is a solid guarantee for promoting the high-quality development of digital culture going overseas. Digital culture going overseas is a systematic project involving multiple professional fields such as content creation, cultural translation, technology research and development, international operation, and copyright compliance, and there is an urgent need to expand a team of compound talents who are proficient in Chinese culture, familiar with international rules, and master digital skills. It is necessary to improve the collaborative talent training mechanism of industry, academia, research, and application. Universities should be based on the forefront of interdisciplinary disciplines, upgrade the teaching system, innovate the education model, and focus on creating new cultural and technological talents with both global vision, innovation ability, and digital literacy; enterprises and related institutions should deepen international cooperation, broaden the platform ecology, and train and reserve talents in open and collaborative real-world combat. Systematically improve the ability to cope with various external risks such as geopolitics, policy compliance, and copyright infringement, and strengthen the supply of special talents in related fields in a targeted manner, so as to effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of overseas entities. At the same time, give full play to market vitality and build an integrated and three-dimensional overseas expansion pattern of "government guidance, market dominance, and social participation." Focus on improving the service guarantee capabilities for digital cultural enterprises going overseas, create an inclusive, orderly, and innovation-encouraging business environment, support and cultivate a number of internationally competitive leading digital cultural enterprises and innovation teams, pay attention to the growth needs of small and medium-sized micro enterprises and young creators, enhance their ability to resist risks and sustainable development, and comprehensively activate the power and vitality of the digital cultural industry going overseas, and build an industrial ecosystem of thousands of sails racing and vigorous vitality.
(Author's unit: School of Journalism, Renmin University of China (中国人民大学))
Return to TopBy: 本报通讯员 林绿波
As the Spring Festival approaches, in Quanzhou (泉州), Fujian (福建) Province, red brick houses on West Street (西街) are adorned with lanterns gently swaying in the evening breeze; beside the stone-paved road at the Luoyang Bridge (洛阳桥) head, the sounds of Southern Music (南音) and Chaozhou Music (潮乐) harmonize; in the ancient city's streets and alleys, a parade is about to begin... This is Quanzhou's first Spring Festival since being named a "City of Gastronomy" by UNESCO. The heritage of a "World Heritage City" and the vibrant atmosphere of a "City of Gastronomy" complement each other here, with a series of magnificent intangible cultural heritage events being staged one after another.
Quanzhou has not sealed its history in display cases, but rather unfolded it as a lively, bustling scroll for everyone to enjoy. Here, the Chinese New Year is a grand, participatory, and shared living heritage performance on a thousand-year-old stage.
As night falls, the tide of the Luoyang River (洛阳江) gently laps. The Luoyang Bridge (洛阳桥), built in the Song Dynasty (宋代), a stone bridge that has witnessed the wisdom of ancient China, is enveloped in brilliant light and shadow.
Beams of light intertwine on the ancient bridge and the calm river surface: sometimes depicting the sails of Wan'an Ferry (万安渡口) in the past, with digital "schools of light fish" swimming on the tidal flats; sometimes staging the touching love story of "Chen San and Wu Niang" (陈三五娘) from the Liyuan Opera (梨园), with flowing sleeves transforming into swirling light and shadow. The audience stops to watch, as if stepping into the river of time.
"We want to 'revive' the static heritage and allow the millennium-old World Heritage to dialogue with fashionable technology," said Wang Fasheng (王发生), Deputy Director of the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau of Luojiang District (洛江区), Quanzhou City (泉州市).
This New Year light and shadow show, titled "Song Bridge Reflects the Year, Light and Shadow Opens New," is not a simple lighting decoration, but a carefully planned "time travel." It uses modern artistic language to make profound history feelable, knowable, and relatable, especially attracting the curious eyes of the younger generation.
Beyond the light and shadow, there is also sound. At the bridgehead square, the "Ancient Bridge Echoes, Riverside New Year Concert" is staged. The elegance of Western string music, the vitality of pop music, resonate on the same stage with Southern Music (南音) and Ten-Sound Gong and Drum (十音铜锣). The appearance of local bands integrates the millennium-old refined music into modern arrangements, interpreting cross-border innovation.
"As soon as the music started, the whole audience sang along. At that moment, the ancient bridge was not just a historical landmark, but also the backdrop for our joy," recalled Li Min (李敏), a member of the Luojiang District (洛江区) Cultural Center Art Troupe, about the grand occasion of the performance.
Young musicians play New Year's melodies in front of this millennium-old engineering masterpiece. Citizens with their families and tourists from afar complete a distant tribute to the wisdom of their ancestors in the river breeze and music, enjoying a warm evening full of artistic atmosphere.
During the Spring Festival, the most vibrant pulse of Quanzhou beats in the streets and alleys. The parade folk custom, originating from song and dance celebrations in the Sui and Tang Dynasties (隋唐时期), is Quanzhou people's memory of the New Year's flavor. This year, more than 280 parades with different themes will be staged in 40 landmark blocks such as Zhongshan Road (中山路) and Wudian City (五店市), making it a "walking museum of Southern Fujian culture."
"The parade carries Quanzhou people's strongest collective memory," said Ding Conghui (丁聪辉), curator of the Quanzhou City (泉州市) Cultural Center. "It is not only a performance, but also a neighborhood ritual, a release and cohesion of emotions."
The biggest highlight of this year's parade is that there will be a "live broadcast with goods" that travels through a thousand years. On the third and fourth days of the first lunar month, the "Welcoming Foreign Goods" parade scene will be restarted on Zhongshan Road (中山路). "Officials of the Maritime Trade Office (市舶司官员)" will lead the way, followed by "foreign merchants," with silk, porcelain, and spices in a dazzling array, recreating the grand occasion of merchants from all over the world gathering in Quanzhou during the Song and Yuan Dynasties (宋元时期).
Chen Bo (陈伯), a local old resident of Quanzhou, is looking forward to taking his grandson to experience this grand occasion: "I watched the parade when I was a child, and now I want to take my grandson to see it. The flavor of the New Year is passed down in the sound of gongs and drums and the lively atmosphere."
In Quanzhou, the sense of ritual for the New Year also lies on the tip of the tongue. This newly crowned "City of Gastronomy" defines reunion with flavor and tells the story of integration with food.
At the New Year's goods market of the "All Fujian Shopping, Happy Shopping Quanzhou" consumption promotion carnival, the steaming heat and the fragrant aroma are everywhere, filled with a warm atmosphere. The sizzling sound of frying floating cakes, the rich sauce aroma of stewing ginger duck... every sound and smell is a code to awaken nostalgia.
"When it's cold, you have to eat something hot, this is the flavor of Quanzhou's New Year," said Aunt Li (李阿姨), a citizen, while eating chewy fist-sized meatball snacks.
Sweet and salty intertwine here. Candied fruits are sweet and sour, and are a must-have on the tea table of Southern Fujian people; peanut candy is soft, glutinous, and sweet, wrapped in the fragrance of peanuts; garlic branches are crispy, salty, and fragrant, making people reminisce endlessly; Indonesian satay skewers grilled on charcoal emit the aroma of exotic spices, reminding people that this was once Marco Polo's "largest port in the East," and the cultural charm of the Maritime Silk Road has long been integrated into daily diet.
From family kitchens to street stalls, from time-honored workshops to innovative gift boxes, food is a medium for reunion, a carrier of memory, and a witness to cultural integration. It allows the "world's Quanzhou" to fall into the specific flavors of a bowl of soup, a piece of cake, and a skewer of grilled meat.
As the Spring Festival approaches, Quanzhou gives a vivid answer to the living heritage of cultural heritage: the best protection is to let it live in people's lives, laughter, and on the tip of their tongues. This may be the profound charm and significance of the intangible cultural heritage Chinese New Year.
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The Lunar New Year atmosphere is getting stronger. Have you packed your bags, prepared your harvest and hopes, and rushed towards reunion?
During this Spring Festival travel season, there is more than just the eagerness to return home on the road, there is also more warmth – the "quiet carriage" service has been expanded to more than 8,000 high-speed train sets; some trains have temporarily transformed dining cars and other areas into "baby play areas," with picture books and building blocks; 110 high-speed railway stations and 170 high-speed trains across the country provide pet consignment services for passengers, making it safer and more convenient to bring "furry children" home for the New Year. These micro-innovations make the journey more comfortable.
Now, the travel needs of more and more passengers are upgrading from safe arrival to pleasant arrival. How can more people feel respected and cared for in a limited space? The key to good service is to be people-oriented. Only by seeing more needs and trying to find ways to solve them can we find the focus of improving services in the contradiction between noise and quiet, fast and slow.
In fact, local authorities and departments have been committed to promoting the refined upgrading of public services: the scope of luggage delivery services continues to expand, and passengers can book luggage delivery with a light touch of their mobile phones; some long-distance passenger transport lines have opened one-ticket segmented connection transport services, coordinating resources across regions and coordinating in advance, allowing passengers to achieve "seamless transfer" at designated hub stations; in highway service areas, more super charging piles have been built to better meet the "long-distance energy replenishment" needs of new energy vehicle owners; elderly passengers have telephone ticket booking services, with dedicated personnel assisting the elderly in booking tickets and selecting seats, so that "aging-friendly" transformation is not only present in the carriages... Innovating content and polishing details, striving to allow more people to enjoy comfort and convenience.
While refining the service, it is even more important to make the service practical. How can we make the service more matched, the guarantee more in place, and the facilities safer, turning these heart-warming measures from work highlights into travel standards?
Whether the quiet carriage can have the expected effect depends on whether there are clear codes of conduct, effective reminder mechanisms, and appropriate supervision and management. "Baby play areas" and "pet cabins" are not just about providing a place, they place higher demands on the level of supervision, environmental safety, and hygiene conditions. Dynamically balancing the allocation of personnel, materials and other resources according to the time and place, fully informing and dispatching in advance, and scientifically estimating possible risks can ensure the effective implementation of the rules.
In addition, innovative services are not achieved overnight and need to be continuously improved in feedback. Only by taking every problem exposed during the journey seriously can we effectively improve the travel experience and allow everyone to return home with more considerate service.
Return to TopBy: 安徽日报记者 李丹青
On the accounts of 20 villages in Huangshan District (黄山区), Huangshan City (黄山市), Anhui Province (安徽省), there was an additional annual dividend ranging from 9,000 to 10,000 yuan from the "Mei Guniang (梅姑娘) Rural Market."
At the Huangshan District (黄山区) Rural Brand Operation Incubation Center, Mei Pingyan (梅娉艳), the person in charge, showed reporters a special "dividend list": each village received a basic income of 9,000 yuan, Shuxi Village (舒溪村) was awarded 1,000 yuan for cooperating with brand development... a total of 188,000 yuan was distributed to 20 villages.
In 2017, Mei Pingyan (梅娉艳) returned to her hometown to start a business. In 2019, while running a B&B, she began helping her fellow villagers sell local chickens, black sesame seeds, and other mountain products. "The products were very popular, but good products were always sold at low prices," Mei Pingyan (梅娉艳) explained.
In March 2024, the company founded by Mei Pingyan (梅娉艳) and the Qiangcun (强村) Company of Changluo Village (长罗村), Tanjiaqiao Town (谭家桥镇), Huangshan District (黄山区), jointly invested to establish Huangshan Meian Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. (黄山美岸农业发展有限公司), and the Huangshan District (黄山区) Rural Brand Operation Incubation Center was officially launched, and the "Mei Guniang (梅姑娘) Rural Market" came into being.
The Huangshan District (黄山区) Rural Brand Operation Incubation Center initially selected 20 distinctive villages for cooperation. "Through cross-village joint construction, each village can complement each other's advantages and develop together," Mei Pingyan (梅娉艳) said.
How to "join"? Mei Pingyan (梅娉艳) gave an example: after the high-quality black sesame seeds from Shuxi Village (舒溪村) are centrally purchased, they are sent to the food processing plant in Longshan Village (龙山村) to be made into black sesame mooncakes and black sesame walnut powder, and then transported to Fenghuang Village (凤凰村), which has design capabilities, for packaging. After such a cross-village "relay," the added value of the products has obviously increased.
"'Rural Market' has connected all the surrounding villages," said Liu Heman (刘和满), Party Branch Secretary and Director of the Village Committee of Changluo Village (长罗村), Tanjiaqiao Town (谭家桥镇).
Return to TopBy: 金华日报记者 蔡文洁
The "Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebrates the New Year, Science and Technology Welcomes the Spring Festival" themed series of activities officially kicked off at the Jinhua Science and Technology Museum (金华市科技馆) in Jinhua City (金华市), Zhejiang Province on February 7th.
On the stage, humanoid robots wearing Wuju Opera (婺剧) costumes presented the opening show. Subsequently, under the guidance of a Wuju Opera (婺剧) actor, the robots demonstrated classic spear-twirling movements, eliciting enthusiastic cheers from the audience. In addition, the site not only featured interesting science and technology shows such as humanoid robots performing traditional Wuju Opera (婺剧), intelligent robotic dogs pulling carts, and robotic arms wielding brushes to write Spring Festival couplets, but also brought together characteristic traditional cultural displays such as Diancui, Bench Dragon Dance, Wuju Opera (婺剧) masks, and Intangible Cultural Heritage Fish Lanterns, allowing citizens and tourists to immerse themselves in the beauty of the integration of tradition and technology.
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Handan, February 11th (Correspondent Zhou Jinli (周金立)) On February 10th, China's first idiom-themed museum, the Handan Idiom Museum (邯郸成语博物馆), officially opened. The venue is themed "Idiom China, Classic Collection Handan" (成语中国 典藏邯郸), with an exhibition area of 7,650 square meters, exhibiting more than 2,000 cultural relics and exhibits.
Inside the museum, visitors can immerse themselves in the idiom culture through the display of cultural relics and technological means such as XR and a circular screen theater, integrating display, experience, education, and communication.
Guangdong Launches New Year Movie-Watching Benefit Package
Guangzhou, February 11th (Reporter Xu Ziming (徐子茗)) Guangdong (广东) departments jointly launched a series of benefit-the-people movie-watching measures, integrating Guangdong (广东) cinemas and high-quality cooperative merchants' resources to provide audiences with "one ticket to enjoy, one voucher for general use" consumption discounts; and released 60 "Follow the Movie to Tour Guangdong" (跟着电影游广东) high-quality routes, providing citizens and tourists with an immersive, check-in-able panoramic film and television tourism guide.
Shanxi Releases Intangible Cultural Heritage Picture Book
Taiyuan, February 11th (Reporter Kang Shaoqiong (康少琼)) On February 10th, the launch ceremony and parent-child story meeting of the "Shanxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Picture Book" (山西非物质文化遗产绘本) was held at the Shanxi Provincial Library (山西省图书馆).
The launch ceremony kicked off with the lively and simple performance of Xiaoyi Puppet Show (孝义木偶戏). Subsequently, a unique parent-child story meeting unfolded. Children also tried interesting tasks such as halo-dyeing Xuan paper rosettes, decorating cloth tigers, and "horse"-themed flower dressing in the handicraft experience session, initially exploring the wonders of intangible cultural heritage skills.
Nujiang Coffee Industry College Established
Nujiang, February 11th (Reporter Li Shouhua (李寿华)) Nujiang Coffee Industry College (怒江咖啡产业学院) was officially established at Nujiang Vocational and Technical College (怒江职业技术学院) in Yunnan (云南).
After the establishment of the college, it will rely on the teaching team and scientific research platform of Yunnan Agricultural University (云南农业大学) and Nujiang Vocational and Technical College (怒江职业技术学院) to promote the integrated development of coffee parks, universities, research institutions, associations, and enterprises, cultivate more local coffee talents, and better serve the development of the Nujiang (怒江) coffee industry.
Jiangxi Shicheng Sends "Cold Protection Kit" to Vegetable Farmers
Ganzhou, Jiangxi, February 11th (Liu Xinquan (刘新权), Wen Jingyan (温京燕)) The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau of Shicheng County (石城县), Ganzhou (赣州), Jiangxi (江西) Province, organized agricultural technicians to go deep into 11 township vegetable planting bases to carry out cold protection and warmth preservation technical guidance, and sent a "cold protection kit" to vegetable farmers.
Since the beginning of winter, agricultural technicians in Shicheng County (石城县) have gone deep into vegetable planting bases to carry out cold protection technical guidance, increased the frequency of field inspections and technical guidance, and escorted the safe overwintering of various economic crops.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 胡洁菲
Driving along the winding country roads of Qingpu District (青浦区), Shanghai (上海), before even reaching the core area of Hongqiao Flower Valley (虹桥花谷), one encounters a bustling scene. Private cars from the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) region fill the parking lot, and citizens carrying Lunar New Year flowers stream from every exit... This well-known flower trading center in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) region is experiencing its busiest time of the year.
At the end of the flower market, there is a small hill about 27 meters high. Standing on the top of the hill, one can overlook the entire Hongqiao Flower Valley (虹桥花谷).
This vibrant flower valley was once a dormant garbage dump.
"We restored it into a scenic mountain by covering it with soil and planting greenery," said Xu Bo (徐波), Chairman of Shanghai Hongqiao Flower Valley Ecological Technology Co., Ltd. (上海虹桥花谷生态科技有限公司). Now, the mountain is covered with 6,000 cherry trees and 45,000 hydrangea plants, forming an ecological landscape belt with cherry blossoms in spring and hydrangeas in summer.
"We chose a laborious but sustainable path—greening and renovation—considering both economic and ecological long-term benefits," said Xu Bo (徐波). The engineering team carried out standardized sealing and treatment of the garbage, laid pipelines to extract biogas, and then covered it with a thick layer of planting soil. By allowing the soil to undergo natural freeze-thaw cycles and exposure to the sun, they accelerated its maturation, slowly "smoothing" the scars of the land.
(According to Xinhua News Agency (新华社))
Return to TopBy: 重庆日报记者 陈维灯
On February 4th, the courtyard of a three-story house in Shaoyun Village (少云村), Shaoyun Town (少云镇), Tongliang District (铜梁区), Chongqing (重庆), was particularly lively. Villagers gathered around at the invitation of Zhang Wenjun (张文俊), the convener of the small courtyard.
Once everyone was seated, Zhang Wenjun (张文俊) said, "Today, let's talk about our new plans for the new year. Everyone can offer their opinions and suggestions on the village's industrial development, grassroots governance, infrastructure construction, and so on..."
Qiu Mingxiu (邱明秀), an 80-year-old party member, was the first to speak: "Now, many young people in the village have gone out, leaving mostly elderly people behind. The village is built beautifully, but it's quiet everywhere. We need more young people like Zhang Hongxin (张洪鑫), who are in their twenties, to come back..."
Zhang Hongxin (张洪鑫), whom Qiu Mingxiu (邱明秀) mentioned, was also present at the courtyard meeting. Years ago, after graduating from technical secondary school, he chose to join the army. In September 2021, after being discharged from the army, Zhang Hongxin (张洪鑫) decided to return to the village to build his hometown.
"In recent years, Shaoyun Village (少云村) has changed a lot. The mud roads have become cement roads, a photovoltaic power station has been built, and industries such as yellow peach and green vegetable cultivation have been developed. The development prospects are very good," said Zhang Hongxin (张洪鑫). "However, the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside is not just about building a beautiful countryside, nor is it just about industrial revitalization. Without people, everything is just empty talk 空谈 (kōng tán - "empty talk," idle or impractical talk). I hope I can encourage more young people to return to their hometown and build their hometown."
"Just now, Hongxin (洪鑫) mentioned the village's industry, so I will report on the village's peach industry situation in 2025 and the next steps." Seeing everyone speaking enthusiastically, Ou Zubin (欧祖兵), who returned to his hometown to start a business, stood up.
A few years ago, Ou Zubin (欧祖兵) transferred the village's peach orchard and optimized the varieties. In 2025, the peach orchard entered its peak production period. "With the help of the town and village cadres, more than 90,000 jin of peaches were sold for a total of more than 290,000 yuan, increasing the village's collective income by more than 50,000 yuan," Ou Zubin (欧祖兵) said, counting on his fingers. "This year, as long as the weather is good, the peach yield will be even higher, the taste will be better, and the income will naturally increase."
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 廖 君 熊翔鹤
The weather is clear and sunny, and the warm sun shines on the "Zero-Job Micro-Station" in the Beihuan Road Community of the Shuiguohu Subdistrict (水果湖街道) in the Wuchang District (武昌区) of Wuhan (武汉), Hubei Province (湖北省). Weavers sit in a row, carefully examining and stitching under the light. Before long, the holes in the clothes in their hands are "healed," with almost no trace of repair.
"As the Spring Festival approaches, many regular customers from nearby, or customers returning from other places, have brought a lot of clothes for weaving and mending, and business is good," says Li Liang (黎亮), from Huangmei County (黄梅县) in Huanggang City (黄冈市), Hubei Province (湖北省), one of the resident weavers here.
This "Zero-Job Micro-Station" is not large, about 20 square meters, but it is fully equipped with water dispensers, storage cabinets, and emergency medicine kits. Sewing machines and ironing boards are also placed in the station to facilitate weavers in completing weaving, mending, alteration, and ironing services.
Huang Haiyan (黄海燕), a staff member of the Beihuan Road Community (北环路社区) in the Shuiguohu Subdistrict (水果湖街道), introduced that this "Zero-Job Micro-Station" has undergone several renovations. Initially, the subdistrict noticed that there were many spontaneously gathered weavers on the roadside, so it funded the construction of a simple shed. In 2022, the municipal and district governments rebuilt it into a fully equipped "Zero-Job Micro-Station."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, more than 30,000 people in Wuhan (武汉) returned to their hometowns to start businesses and find employment. Wuhan (武汉) has built nearly a thousand service stations of various types for workers and delivery personnel.
(According to Xinhua News Agency)
Return to TopBy: 北京日报记者 韩 梅
The Luan River water, originating from Chengde (承德) in Hebei (河北) Province, flows all the way to the Yuqiao Reservoir (于桥水库) in Jizhou (蓟州), Tianjin (天津). In the dense forest on the north bank of the reservoir lies Chutouling Town (出头岭镇), the "eastern gateway" of Jizhou District (蓟州区). Among the 36 villages under the jurisdiction of this small town, 23 villages cultivate mushrooms, earning it the nickname "Mushroom Town."
Since the beginning of last winter, rows of pristine white structures have appeared in the fields of Chutouling Town (出头岭镇). These structures are called intelligent container farms by the mushroom farmers. At 7 a.m., the farmers open the intelligent container farms to harvest a golden mushroom. It turns out that the first batch of rare golden ear mushrooms nurtured in the intelligent container farms has been successfully mass-produced.
"As a high-value-added rare fungal species, golden ear mushrooms have demanding requirements for their growing environment, making it difficult to achieve large-scale mass production with traditional cultivation methods," said Jiang Shanye (蒋姗烨), director of the Rural Revitalization Service Center of Chutouling Town (出头岭镇). To meet the demand for golden ear mushrooms in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) mushroom market, Chutouling Town (出头岭镇) sought multi-party cooperation starting in the second half of last year and finally decided to try using intelligent container farms for mass production.
"The intelligent container farm has an area of 20 square meters, is flexible to install, and easy to move. It can be built as long as there is vacant space. The built-in 5G+ intelligent control system monitors and automatically adjusts parameters such as temperature, humidity, light, and carbon dioxide concentration in real time, enabling constant temperature and humidity throughout the year, which is particularly suitable for the growth of golden ear mushrooms," Jiang Shanye (蒋姗烨) explained.
Inside the container farm, the first batch of mass-produced golden ear mushrooms are all placed on shelves, row upon row, ready to be transported to the Beijing (北京) market. "In the past, we started by 'planting,' planting mushrooms; now, development relies on 'planting,' planting new varieties." Zhang Yidi (张一迪), a mushroom farmer in "Mushroom Town," couldn't stop smiling. Calculated on the basis of placing 4,500 golden ear mushroom sticks in one container farm, 12 harvests can be made in a year, with annual income steadily exceeding 150,000 yuan.
Return to TopBy: 黑龙江日报记者 刘 楠 李民峰
The launching ceremony of the "Ulan Otech" mobile hospital patrol medical vehicle in the Durbet Mongolian Autonomous County (杜尔伯特蒙古族自治县) of Daqing City (大庆市), Heilongjiang (黑龙江) Province, was held in the Daqing Mongolian Medicine Hospital (大庆市蒙医医院). "Ulan Otech" means "Red Medical Team on the Grassland." The commissioning of this vehicle marks the official start of local patrol diagnosis and treatment services featuring "service delivery and resource sinking."
In the past, people had to travel back and forth to the county seat for basic check-ups, which was time-consuming and increased the burden on patients. To address this pain point, the locally purchased mobile hospital patrol medical vehicle can complete multi-site CT scans, ECG, ultrasound examinations, and common biochemical index tests, realizing county-level homogenized inspection services delivered to the fields.
After the launching ceremony, the medical vehicle immediately drove to Boboli Village (泊泊里村) in Hujitumo Town (胡吉吐莫镇) of the county to carry out the first free clinic, providing free physical examinations for the elderly in the village. "We can do a comprehensive examination at our doorstep without having to go to the county town!" said Wang Tao (王涛), the village party branch secretary, expressing the voice of the people. The vehicle can realize real-time transmission of inspection data and seamless connection with remote consultation, allowing people to travel less and save money and worry.
Wu Pengfei (吴鹏飞), Executive Dean of Daqing Mongolian Medicine Hospital (大庆市蒙医医院), said that the next step will be to form a multidisciplinary expert team of Mongolian medicine, imaging, and internal medicine, and formulate a normalized patrol plan to achieve full coverage of remote rural villages.
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By: 本报记者 申智林
As the Spring Festival approaches, at Hunan Liuyang Xiangxing Boutique Fireworks Export Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (湖南省浏阳象形精品烟花出口制造有限公司), workers are testing a new type of firework in the finished product testing area, which is encased in steel plates.
After the dazzling flames, a wisp of almost imperceptible blue smoke rises. "We still need to improve it," says Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯), the company's technical director who is conducting the experiment.
Zhou Zhengkai's (周正凯) father, Zhou Jian (周健), has been working in the fireworks industry for decades. He founded the company with his three sons in 2000. "Who says this industry has no technology? Fireworks can also be very technological," says Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯). In recent years, the company has broken out of its comfort zone time and time again, not only innovating in technology but also challenging the integration of diverse business formats.
Applying New Materials
"Why Can't Fireworks Be 'Boutique'?"
Liuyang (浏阳), Hunan (湖南), accounts for nearly 60% of the domestic market share of the fireworks industry and about 70% of the country's exports. Behind these figures lies a long tradition of fireworks production, as well as continuous iteration and innovation in the industry.
As one of the distribution centers for Liuyang (浏阳) fireworks, Dahu Town (达浒镇) is a window into the development of the local industry.
In the 1980s, Liuyang's (浏阳) fireworks industry was small in scale, but the industry's extensive development was unsustainable. The county organized technical training for township fireworks enterprises. Each township had two places, and Zhou Jian (周健), who was then a chief technician at a fireworks factory, was one of them.
"The black powder used in the fireworks industry produces a lot of smoke and dust. Some materials can solve this problem," said a professor in the class, which caught Zhou Jian's (周健) attention.
After class, he asked the professor for advice. It turned out that there was a batch of retired single-base propellants at that time, which burned completely and did not easily produce smoke and dust. He immediately bought some materials and planned to use them in fireworks production.
Difficulties arose: these materials would explode if they were ground by machine; if they were ground by hand with a stone mill, they would not be ground at all.
"Could it be that it won't work?" Zhou Jian (周健) was unwilling to give up. After repeated deliberation, he found that this kind of gunpowder was insoluble in water when collecting ground debris. Inspired, he used water-cooled processing materials to create cold light fireworks suitable for export to foreign countries, such as stage fireworks and fireworks that can be inserted into cakes and other items.
In 2000, the fireworks factory was restructured, and Zhou Jian (周健) decided to start a business with his sons. When determining the direction of development, he gave up the popular market of salute bombs and firecrackers, and chose the less popular cold light fireworks. "The future of the fireworks industry lies in technological innovation, and cold light fireworks are a category with a relatively concentrated technical content."
"When registering the company, someone asked, what 'boutique' should be added to the name of a fireworks company?" Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯) recalled that at that time, almost everyone thought that the fireworks industry was a low-end manufacturing industry.
"Why can't fireworks be 'boutique'? I want to make boutique fireworks with technical content," said Zhou Jian (周健).
Seeking New Solutions
"Opening New Branches in Old Industries, We Will Be Eliminated If We Don't Develop"
Just as the Zhou (周) family and his sons were preparing to make a big splash, they encountered their first difficulty in 2006. At that time, the company's products were aimed at the overseas market, and 80% were cake fireworks, which were mainly set off indoors.
"Your products have a strong irritating odor after burning. It's unbearable to put one or two more," overseas merchants complained.
The strong irritating odor is due to the addition of new oxidizers to make the fireworks burn fully. Compared with traditional high-potassium oxidizers, this type of oxidizer has less residue and less dust, but releases irritating gases after burning. It has little impact when set off outdoors, but it becomes a problem that cannot be ignored indoors.
What to do? Add fragrance to the product to mask the pungent odor? It's not a permanent cure. Add other chemical reagents to the fuel? The reaction conditions are lacking, and the amount of neutralization is limited...
In order to find a solution, Zhou Jian (周健) invited retired professors from the National University of Defense Technology (国防科技大学) to the factory, and also invited professors from Nanjing University of Science and Technology (南京理工大学) to participate in the research, gnawing at the hard bones bit by bit.
Oxidizers help combustion. Can we solve the fuel's dependence on oxidizers from the source? Yes, that is to add a catalyst.
Following this idea, they tested more than 20 different types of catalysts in half a year and finally found a suitable reagent. "The new reagent costs 15% more, but it solves the key problem, and the export volume of fireworks products increased by about 20% that year," said Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯).
**老行当里开新枝** (lǎo háng dāng lǐ kāi xīn zhī - "opening new branches in old industries," to innovate and develop within a traditional industry). The secret of development that Lao Zhou (老周) passed on to his children is to not forget technological innovation.
With higher environmental protection requirements, smoke-free, odorless, sulfur-free, and dust-free have become new pursuits of the industry. Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯) and his brothers took on the burden and undertook projects related to sulfur reduction.
"Taking 'sulfur-free' as an example, since we have used single-base gunpowder to replace traditional fireworks burning materials, some jet-type small fireworks have been able to achieve sulfur-free; some combined small salute products used for stage effects use sulfur-free related raw materials, and have also made great progress in sulfur reduction," said Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯). Through continuous efforts in environmental protection, the products are exported to many countries.
"The amount of propellant should be reduced by more than 70%; the colored smoke of small salutes should be reduced by 60%; the burning residue, including PM2.5, etc., should be reduced by 60%..." In the company's laboratory, more than 20 R&D personnel are continuing to tackle new goals. Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯) introduced that relying on environmental protection first and technology, the company's product export scale has steadily increased in the past 5 years, and the annual output value in 2025 will increase by more than 50% compared with 5 years ago.
Adopting New Technologies
"Daring to Think Comes from the Confidence of Technological Accumulation"
In 2023, Liuyang City (浏阳市) launched a weekend fireworks show, "A River of Poetry and Painting, A City of Fireworks."
More than 400 fireworks production enterprises were eager to try. More than 60 enterprises with fireworks display qualifications took the stage to show their skills and compete for the night sky. Xiangxing Fireworks (象形烟花) was selected to perform in the twenty-third week of that year.
At the beginning of that year, a company integrated a drone show when setting off fireworks. This gave Zhou (周) family and his sons inspiration. "Can we also let drones take fireworks into the sky?" An idea popped into several people's heads at the same time.
Perhaps someone has thought of this idea, but no one has successfully tried it yet. Why? The burning conditions are too harsh.
Take off, ignite, burn... The seemingly simple steps involve many innovations and breakthroughs in each link.
"Daring to think comes from the confidence of technological accumulation," said Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯). First, the company's cake fireworks are not heavy and can be carried by drones; second, the external temperature of cold light fireworks is not high and is closer to the temperature requirements for drone burning; third, large fireworks shows generally require additional installation and connection of professional ignition devices, and most of the company's products have built-in electronic ignition devices, which have inherent advantages.
"We immediately bought a drone and started experimenting," said Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯). The theoretical argument was feasible, but the operation was quite difficult.
In terms of load, although the effective payload of a formation performance drone can reach about 150 grams, "if you directly carry the existing products, the light ones will burn for too short a time and the effect will not be good; the heavy ones will either not be able to carry them, or the battery life will be greatly shortened and the fireworks will not be finished," said Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯). After repeated adjustments, fireworks of about 80 grams each were finally produced, achieving a balance between drone load and fireworks burning time.
Carrying is only the first step. The electronic device originally built into the fireworks can be remotely controlled to ignite uniformly. However, when installed on a drone, the electromagnetic induction or arc generated by the drone's battery loading and unloading can sometimes trigger the device, increasing the safety risk of the loading process. What to do? Try to add double insurance to the fireworks - add a switch before the ignition device and during the loading process to prevent electromagnetic induction from triggering the switch.
After multiple rounds of attempts, the company used drones to set off fireworks in multiple shapes, presenting a wonderful performance to the audience.
In Liuyang (浏阳), the idea of fireworks display was suddenly opened up, and drone fireworks show products such as "Stargate," "Sky Gate," and "Tree of Life" were launched one after another.
"'Tree of Life' fireworks come from our company," Zhou Zhengkai (周正凯) said proudly. The company has contributed more than 30,000 fireworks products to various fireworks activities in Liuyang (浏阳). "Now overseas companies have pre-ordered our special products for drone fireworks shows."
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) February 11th (Reporter Luo Shanshan (罗珊珊)) reported: The reporter learned from the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) that the national-level overseas comprehensive service platform was officially launched on the 11th. The platform integrates service resources in many fields such as law, finance and taxation, finance, foreign affairs, economy and trade, logistics, customs, and trade promotion. It connects relevant departments, industry organizations, service agencies, as well as embassies and consulates abroad, and more than 100 foreign investment promotion agencies. The total number of columns exceeds 260, linking 37 sub-platforms of various types, providing a 一站式 (yī zhàn shì - "one-stop," comprehensive) public service for 52,000 overseas enterprises, hundreds of thousands of foreign trade enterprises, and thousands of foreign contracted projects and labor cooperation enterprises.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴秋余
After breakfast, Aunt Zhang (张阿姨) from Linyi (临沂), Shandong (山东) Province, measured her blood pressure, opened her phone, and asked in her local accent, "How's my blood pressure today?" A few seconds later, a clear voice reply came from the "Ant Afford (蚂蚁阿福)" app: "Systolic pressure 137, more stable than yesterday." "It reminds me to exercise and measure my blood pressure every day," Aunt Zhang (张阿姨) said with a smile.
This artificial intelligence health application that understands dialects, interprets reports, and is online 24/7 is gaining more and more users and gradually changing people's health management habits.
-- Ask anytime, solving the problem of health consultation.
"In the past, I would feel anxious looking at the numbers and arrows on the physical examination report. It's far and difficult to get an appointment at the county hospital; asking neighbors, no one can explain it clearly," said Old Li (老李) from Langfang (廊坊), Hebei (河北) Province. "Now, I can take a picture with 'Afford (阿福),' and it can tell you in plain language what it means and what to pay attention to." Relying on a large medical model, the application can interpret 99% of common laboratory and examination reports, with an interpretation accuracy rate of over 95%. In August 2025, the State Council (国务院) issued the "Opinions on Deeply Implementing the 'Artificial Intelligence+' Action," proposing to explore and promote high-level resident health assistants that everyone can enjoy. Artificial intelligence technology empowers health management, "translating" complex medical terms into care and advice that ordinary people can understand.
-- Accompany throughout, safeguarding the daily health of the people.
In the health field, many people are accustomed to seeking treatment at the hospital only when they experience obvious discomfort, and the importance of health management is often overlooked. The tendency of "emphasizing treatment and neglecting daily life" prevents systematic health maintenance from truly integrating into daily life. Artificial intelligence health applications lower the threshold for health management. Grandpa Wang (王大爷) from Meizhou (梅州), Guangdong (广东) Province, wanted to control his weight. "Afford (阿福)" combined his specific situation to customize a diet and exercise plan, and dynamically adjusted and supervised the whole process. "I can practice and eat at home, not only has my weight dropped, but the neighbors are praising me for being energetic," said Grandpa Wang (王大爷).
-- By your side, promoting the sinking of high-quality medical resources.
"Practicing medicine in the Qinghai (青海) plateau area, distance is a barrier," said Fan Haining (樊海宁), Dean of the Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University (青海大学附属医院) and expert in hepatobiliary surgery, who has a deep understanding of the pain points of primary care. Herdsmen have to ride motorcycles for more than ten hours to get to the clinic. He opened an "AI avatar" on "Afford (阿福)," and herdsmen can directly consult health problems through the platform. More than 500 famous doctors, including 6 academicians, have created "AI avatars" on "Afford (阿福)." These "AI avatars" rely on the experience of famous doctors and a massive knowledge base to provide users with health science and consultation services.
"Technology is promoting health management from passive and fragmented to active and systematic," said the relevant person in charge of "Ant Afford (蚂蚁阿福)." As of January 2026, the application's monthly active users have exceeded 30 million, and the daily number of user questions has exceeded 10 million, of which 55% of users are from third-tier cities and below. Inclusive artificial intelligence health services are contributing to the construction of a Healthy China (健康中国).
Return to TopThe New Year's bell is about to ring, and the joy of ice and snow is upgraded again. During the Spring Festival of the Bingwu Year of the Horse, Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈尔滨冰雪大世界) has prepared a rich and stunning ice and snow Spring Festival feast, inviting tourists to unlock the ice and snow fun with northern characteristics.
Trendy Performances Never Stop, New Year's Performances are Super Interesting
This Spring Festival, the performances at Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈尔滨冰雪大世界) present a new height. On the Dream Stage, a medley of New Year's blessing songs and large-scale dance shows take turns, and there are "artist blind boxes" that can be opened at any time, directly filling the Spring Festival atmosphere; the Ice and Snow Stage invites overseas art teams to bring ice and snow catwalk shows, songs and dances of different styles and other interactive performances, full of international style; at the entrance of the park, well-known street dance teams perform to welcome guests, sending New Year blessings with dynamic steps on the theme of the Year of the Horse, igniting the vitality of the New Year; there are 3 special New Year's flash mob performances every day, with classic Northeast songs mixed with trendy street dance, which is very interesting.
Drone Show + Fireworks Show, Ice City New Year is Super Romantic
From the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month to the first day of the first lunar month, high-altitude drone formations will make a stunning appearance, outlining an exclusive romantic picture of the Year of the Horse in the night sky of the Ice City, with innovative integration of technology and ice and snow, and stunning visual effects; during the Spring Festival, there will also be fireworks shows, with colorful lights illuminating the night scene of the Ice City. The visual feast in the ice and snow will contract the romance and surprise of the entire Spring Festival.
Ingenious Ice Sculpture Landscape, Check-in Photos are Superb
During the Spring Festival, Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈尔滨冰雪大世界) will use plant colored ice technology to carve a series of ice sculptures such as "Good Luck in the Year of the Horse" (马年大吉), "May You Have Abundance Every Year" (年年有鱼), and "Welcoming the Spring and Accepting Blessings" (迎春纳福), using colorful colors to convey traditional auspicious meanings and New Year's good wishes; creative tourist check-in points will be arranged at the main tower "Ice Lantern Dreams" (冰灯启梦), Snowflake Ferris Wheel, Ice and Snow Food Hall and other places, organically integrating ice and snow with the New Year's flavor, so you can take great photos with a casual shot.
Fun Interactive Flower-Style Blessing, Bring New Year's Luck Home
During the festival, the ice and snow parade will also be replaced with a New Year theme, incorporating elements of the Year of the Horse and traditional folk elements, which are distinctive and full of highlights; tourists can transform into "Ice Prince" (冰王子) and "Snow Princess" (雪公主) to participate in the parade, unlocking an immersive park experience; "New Year Treasure Hunt" (新春寻宝), "Ice and Snow Knowledge Q&A" (冰雪知识问答) and other Spring Festival limited interactive games have set up rich prizes; New Year souvenirs such as Fu characters, Spring Festival couplets, customized postcards, and brooches are given away for free, allowing tourists to bring home full of blessings; in addition, calligraphers will be invited to write on the spot to customize exclusive Spring Festival couplets for tourists.
This Spring Festival, Harbin Ice and Snow World (哈尔滨冰雪大世界) will prepare a full New Year's flavor, ice and snow romance and surprise creativity, waiting for tourists from all over the world to celebrate the New Year, enjoy the beautiful scenery of ice and snow, watch wonderful performances, receive New Year's blessings, and immerse themselves in the authentic northern Spring Festival atmosphere.
Data source: Harbin Ice and Snow World Co., Ltd. (哈尔滨冰雪大世界股份有限公司)
Return to TopFull of New Year's flavor and blessings! Fujian Province has designated 2026 as the "Refreshing Fujian, Fujian-style Living" cultural tourism consumption theme year. During this year's Spring Festival, Fujian launched more than 4,300 cultural tourism promotion activities and more than 560 cultural benefit measures, creating a "Fujian-style Year of Blessing" with a strong cultural flavor, lively atmosphere, and beautiful mountain and sea scenery, sincerely inviting tourists from home and abroad to a "Refreshing Fujian" rendezvous, to encounter their own exclusive New Year's blessings in the lively atmosphere of Fujian, and experience a unique Spring Festival feast.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism adhered to promoting tourism through culture and highlighting culture through tourism, continuously heating up the cultural tourism market, boosting cultural tourism consumption, and promoting the cultural tourism economy to present a "high and stable start, new and positive" development trend, delivering a bright report card. In 2025, Fujian Province received a total of 718 million tourists, with total tourist spending of 940.65 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.6% and 12.6% respectively.
Adhering to being rooted in the times and rooted in the people, "Min-style" art and literature are flourishing.
Deeply implement the new era "Min-style" art and literature masterpiece creation project, carry out the "plateau" and "peak" climbing action, newly create and revive more than 600 art and literature masterpieces such as the dance drama "Silk Sea Dream", 18 works such as the Gezai Opera "Overseas Chinese Letters" and the Gaojia Opera "Weitou Bride" have won national awards and have won the "Five-One Project" award for eight consecutive sessions, the scriptwriters of the Puxian Opera "Walking with an Umbrella", the Nanyin "Nanyin Soul", and the Min Opera "Mr. Painting Net Scarf" won the "Wenhua Award" of the Chinese Culture and Art Government Award, the Min Opera movie "Double Butterfly Fan" won the "Best Opera Film" of the Chinese Film Golden Rooster Award, 3 works won the "Qunxing Award", and the number of awards reached a new high. "Min-style" art and literature masterpieces have won the Cao Yu Script Award twice, and won the Chinese Drama Plum Blossom Award "Four Plum Blossoms", achieving twelve consecutive sessions. Held two Fujian Art Festivals, three National Nan Opera Performances, Fujian Music and Dance Festival and other large-scale art and literature activities, and the audience of various art and literature troupes exceeded 110 million.
Adhering to cultivating people with culture and benefiting people with culture, high-quality cultural resources are readily available at the grassroots level.
Focusing on building a modern public cultural service system, promoting the promulgation of the "Fujian Province Public Cultural Service Guarantee Regulations", public cultural venues are open at staggered and extended hours, benefiting nearly 120 million people, and the public satisfaction ranks sixth in the country. Accelerate the construction of major cultural facilities such as the Fujian Art Museum and the Cross-Strait Performing Arts Center, and build the province's first composite local literature reading space "Bamin Study Room", and the proportion of graded public cultural venues has risen to 90%; innovatively carry out the "Weekend Opera Meeting" public welfare performance, set up the "Yi" Qi Le Min Star Arena, create Fujian "Yi Chao", and hold more than 30,000 mass cultural activities such as village song and village evening parties and the People's Grand Stage every year; innovatively launch the "Refreshing Fujian" cultural tourism stand-up comedy, and carry out more than 400 stand-up comedy activities in total.
Adhering to guarding the roots and continuing the cultural heritage, the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage has achieved remarkable results.
The 44th World Heritage Conference was held in Fuzhou (福州), and "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" was included in the "World Heritage List", increasing the number of World Heritage sites to 5, ranking third in the country in parallel. The number of projects selected into the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity has increased to 10, and the number of national representative projects of intangible cultural heritage has reached 145, ranking among the top in the country. Continue to promote the application for World Heritage status of the Wanli Tea Road, accelerate the construction of the Changting (长汀) section and Ninghua (宁化) section of the National Cultural Park of the Long March, successfully create the National Hakka Culture (Western Fujian) Ecological Protection Zone, Wanshouyan (万寿岩) and Chengcun Han City (城村汉城) were selected as National Archaeological Site Parks, and the Pingtan Shell Mound Site Group was selected as one of the "Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries in China in 2023".
Adhering to industry empowerment and brand leadership, accelerate the creation of a world-renowned tourist destination.
Seize the opportunity of the visa-free entry policy, launch the "One Excellence and Double Improvement" project for inbound tourism, introduce 12 measures to promote the high-quality development of inbound tourism, vigorously cultivate five major world heritage cultural tourism agglomeration areas, and launch 10 classic inbound tourism routes. Held the "Colorful China, Refreshing Fujian" global promotion conference, with online communication covering more than 300 million people; cultivated a number of popular IPs such as "Zanhua Encirclement" and "Three Hairpins", creating a "garden on the head". Continue to optimize the international tourism service system and create a high-quality international tourism service environment. At the same time, accelerate the construction of the World Southern Fujian Culture Exchange Center, deeply create a popular culture center that is loved by compatriots on both sides of the strait, and launch activity brands such as the World Mazu Culture Forum, the Cross-Strait Cultural and Expo Fair, and the "Fujian Culture Treasure Island Tour", building a bridge for cultural exchanges between the two sides of the strait.
Adhering to integrated empowerment, building chains and strengthening the foundation, the cultural tourism pillar industry has grown stronger.
The Fujian Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government have included the cultural tourism economy in the "Four Major Economies" and held the Provincial Cultural Tourism Economic Development Conference for three consecutive years. Issued a series of policy documents such as the "Incentive Measures for Promoting the High-Quality Development of Cultural Tourism Economy under the New Situation", the "Opinions on Promoting the Deep Integration and Development of Culture and Tourism and Cultivating the Cultural Tourism Industry into a Pillar Industry", and the "Several Measures of Fujian Province to Promote the High-Quality Development of Inbound Tourism and Build a World-Renowned Tourist Destination", and deeply implemented the "311" major project driving action, with a cumulative total of more than 900 provincial-level key cultural tourism construction projects. Deeply promote the accelerated integration of culture, tourism, commerce, sports, agriculture, etc., cultivate new business formats such as "traveling with performances/movies/sports events", create a high ground for the performing arts economy in Southeast China, and launch a number of immersive cultural tourism projects such as "Yu Jian Minnan", "Moon Reflected in Wuyi", and "Because of Erythrina". Vigorously implement the "Strengthening the Foundation and Renewing" action of scenic spots, create the "Viewing Mountains and Reading the Sea" No. 1 Scenic Road, cultivate and create national all-for-one tourism demonstration zones, cultural and tourism consumption pilot cities, and night cultural and tourism consumption agglomeration areas and other brand projects, and add 2 national 5A-level tourist attractions on the basis of achieving "5A in every city".
Data source: Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙龙飞 曾华锋
"It's not easy to return to the arena, keep going!" Inside the Milan Winter Olympic Village, Sui Wenjing (隋文静) and Han Cong (韩聪), the gold medalists in the pairs figure skating at the Beijing Winter Olympics, met an old friend, Fabrice Blondel, the leader of the French figure skating team. The warm greetings carried warmth. Sui Wenjing and Han Cong responded with a smile: "You too, keep going!"
Sports have no borders, and friendship is the most precious. Since the start of the Milan Winter Olympics, Chinese ice and snow athletes have competed and treated each other sincerely with athletes from various sports delegations. On the road to pursuing faster, higher, and stronger, they have created moving moments of greater unity.
Competing on the Same Stage
Paying Tribute to Opponents with All-Out Efforts
The men's snowboard big air final at this Winter Olympics can be described as a battle of the gods. In the fierce competition with higher difficulty and a lower average age of the contestants, Su Yiming (苏翊鸣), the champion of the previous edition and a member of the Chinese team, tried his best and won the bronze medal. On the podium, the image of him tightly embracing the two athletes who won the gold and silver medals left a deep impression.
"In training and competition, we often share joy, sadness, and pressure together. I think every hardworking athlete deserves respect," said Su Yiming. Long-term training and competition together have allowed them to establish friendships that transcend national borders, understanding and achieving each other.
On the Winter Olympic arena where masters compete, everyone stimulates their potential while chasing each other. In the first round of the women's freestyle skiing slopestyle final, Chinese team athlete Gu Ailing (谷爱凌) successfully completed a high-difficulty move she had just learned, temporarily ranking first with a high score. For the defending champion, Swiss athlete Mathilde Gremaud, this was both pressure and motivation, "I know I have to do better, and I have the ability to do better."
In the following two rounds, Gu Ailing made consecutive mistakes, while Gremaud made a comeback and ultimately defended her title. Gu Ailing congratulated her old opponent after the game: "She created a miracle, just like I did in the big air four years ago. This is the Olympic spirit, not only showing the best side but also surpassing oneself." Gremaud also said with emotion: "As competitors, we all yearn to face respectable opponents, and this field is full of such opponents. It is our honor." Their wonderful performances and fierce competition make this sport more attractive.
Cherishing Opportunities
Connecting with Each Other with Sincerity and Kindness
This Winter Olympics is the third Winter Olympics journey for the Chinese pairs skating team Sui Wenjing/Han Cong. They cherish every opportunity to appear on the stage. In a pre-match training session, after they completed their short program rehearsal with high quality, a burst of applause came from the sidelines. The applause came from the Georgian team that had defeated them at the China Cup World Figure Skating Grand Prix last year. This scene was also captured by the photographer on the sidelines.
This Georgian team is much younger than the "Sui Han" team. As rising stars, they have said in interviews that they regard Sui Wenjing/Han Cong as objects to catch up with. From only being able to repeatedly watch the other party's programs through videos in the past to being able to compete with role models on the same stage today, this is precisely due to the excellent platform created by the Olympics for dream chasers.
In recent days, new records have been frequently set in the speed skating arena. In the women's 1000m race, Dutch athletes Jutta Leerdam and her teammate Femke Kok both broke the Winter Olympic record, winning the gold and silver medals. They both skated to their own satisfactory results, affirmed each other's performance after the game, and sent sincere blessings to each other.
There are wins and losses in competitions, and the spirit of tenacious struggle and surpassing oneself is also worthy of praise.
The Winter Olympics, held every four years, is not only a competition arena but also a platform for athletes from all over the world to gather and exchange ideas. In the Winter Olympic Village, athletes sometimes meet for coffee and chat during their training breaks. Here, there are no opponents, only friends. The Chinese ice dance team Wang Shiyue (王诗玥) / Liu Xinyu (柳鑫宇) met many old friends from their training period in Montreal this time. Sentences of "Welcome back" and "Keep going" fully expressed their concern and care for each other.
Uniting and Concentrating Efforts
Passing on the Olympic Spirit
Winning fifth place in the women's snowboard big air in her Winter Olympics debut, Chinese team youngster Zhang Xiaonan's (张小楠) performance was bright enough. But when she walked off the field, she couldn't help but wipe away tears. Su Yiming, who was watching the game from the sidelines, quickly offered comfort: "Don't cry, you jumped well!" Zhang Xiaonan smiled through her tears and took the opportunity to exchange a few badges with Su Yiming.
Zhang Xiaonan, who had rarely entered the finals of international competitions before, achieved a personal breakthrough on the Livigno field. "Not only Su Yiming, but also many other athletes from other teams said 'Well done' to me today. I was very moved." Every encouragement is like the warm sun in winter, filling Zhang Xiaonan's heart with warmth.
In the final of the short track speed skating mixed team relay event, the Chinese team ranked fourth due to a mistake. Seeing that his teammates were in low spirits, Liu Shaoang (刘少昂) kept cheering them on: "I think everyone skated very well. I hope to share my experience with them, and we must continue to work hard and go all out in the following games."
The heartwarming stories inside and outside the Winter Olympic arena are far more than these. Sports athletes work together in interaction, presenting the concepts of competition and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, unity and friendship to the world, and conveying the expectation of jointly creating a better future.
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"Treat every game as the final." This is the goal set by 33-year-old Chinese short track speed skater Fan Kexin (范可新) for herself. In the women's 500m preliminary round of short track speed skating held on the 10th local time, Fan Kexin (范可新) successfully advanced to the 1/4 finals, making a good start for her fourth Winter Olympics.
Looking back on her sports career, Fan Kexin (范可新) has won world championships and Olympic championships, and has also experienced lows. After winning the Beijing Winter Olympics, she chose to fight again for the Milan Winter Olympics. "Short track speed skating has given me everything."
Although competitive sports have wins and losses, the unchanging love and persistence in my heart are more precious than results. At the short track speed skating arena, when the host Italian team's player Fontana stepped onto the Winter Olympics arena for the sixth time, there was warm applause. In the end, Fontana and her teammates won the gold medal in the mixed team relay, winning her twelfth Winter Olympics medal. Such persistence and hard work also inspire other athletes.
At the Winter Olympics, there are many stories of persistence. 40-year-old Austrian athlete Benjamin Karl (本亚明·卡尔) defended his title in the men's parallel giant slalom snowboarding event, becoming the oldest ski champion in Winter Olympics history; Italian speed skating veteran Lollobrigida (洛洛布里吉达), who participated in the Winter Olympics for the fourth time, won the championship with a record-breaking Olympic record. She gave herself the best gift for her 35th birthday after returning from childbirth; 52-year-old Austrian athlete Claudia Riegler (克劳迪娅·里格勒) stepped onto the Winter Olympics arena for the fifth time; 41-year-old American athlete Lindsey Vonn (林赛·沃恩) competed with injuries. Even if there are many difficulties, she must fulfill her promise with the arena...
Love can withstand the long years, and dreams will not "expire." Day after day of doing everything possible, gritting your teeth and persevering at critical moments, and standing up again after falling... As Fan Kexin (范可新) said, "Almost every day I experience failure, restart, failure again, and restart again. It is really not easy to stand on the Winter Olympics arena." The sports career has ups and downs. Whenever athletes experience wind and rain and set off again, in this process, what they gain is not only the results on the field, but also the insights of constantly challenging the limits and surpassing themselves. These are the spiritual wealth brought by ice and snow sports.
At the Winter Olympics, in addition to the glory of gold medals, there is also the temperature of love, the power of persistence, and the background color of hard work. No matter what the results, those who stand on the field deserve applause and respect. Go all out and live up to your love. The spirit of the Olympics is made up of countless such stories.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙龙飞
At the bustling Milan Central Station (米兰中央火车站), following the clear signs, you can see the Games Information Liaison Office. Shao Chen (邵忱), a volunteer in blue uniform, often shuttles through the station, providing assistance to participants arriving for the Milan Winter Olympics (米兰冬奥会).
Shao Chen (邵忱) is a Chinese youth studying in Milan (米兰). His team is responsible for tasks such as reception of Games-related personnel and coordination of competition transportation. Every day, they check the arrival and departure times of personnel according to detailed lists, coordinate with the train station information desk, and arrange for vehicles to transport arriving personnel to designated locations. "This is my first time serving the Winter Olympics, and I am very excited. This is a unique life experience," said Shao Chen (邵忱).
The daily work is busy and fulfilling. During the interview with the reporter, Games-related personnel came to inquire from time to time, and Shao Chen (邵忱) enthusiastically answered their questions. Watching the other party leave with a satisfied smile, he felt quite a sense of accomplishment. "Although the service post in a corner of the train station is very small, it is the first window for guests arriving in Milan (米兰). We hope to help everyone start their Winter Olympics journey smoothly from here."
During work breaks, Shao Chen (邵忱) also became a small link for Sino-Italian cultural exchange. Foreign colleagues asked him to teach them Chinese, and Shao Chen (邵忱) started with pronunciation and tones. Simple sentences such as "Hello" and "Welcome to Milan (米兰)" resounded repeatedly in the office. He said that simple Chinese teaching and cultural exchange quickly brought people from all over the world closer.
When the lights of the opening ceremony of this Winter Olympics lit up the night sky of the San Siro Stadium (圣西罗体育场), Shao Chen (邵忱) and his colleagues moved to the rhythm of the music, feeling the warm atmosphere of the Olympics. When the Chinese sports delegation entered the venue, he kept waving the five-star red flag in his hand and cheering loudly for the ice and snow athletes.
During his study abroad in Milan (米兰), Shao Chen (邵忱) often recorded his life through short videos. Recently, he turned his camera to the Winter Olympics. "I want to share what I saw and heard during the Winter Olympics with the majority of netizens, so that everyone can learn more about Milan (米兰)." His videos introduce Milan's (米兰) transportation, Winter Olympics volunteer service content, and the wonderful moments of the opening ceremony from a first-person perspective, gaining many likes from netizens.
A Chinese audience member lost his passport at the opening ceremony and contacted Shao Chen (邵忱) through a private message on a social platform for help. He immediately posted a help message in the volunteer contact group and eventually successfully retrieved the passport for him. "Although my strength is small, it is the happiest thing to be able to help my compatriots," said Shao Chen (邵忱).
The competition events of this Winter Olympics have already started in full swing. Shao Chen (邵忱) bought front-row tickets for the short track speed skating competition. "I want to witness Chinese ice and snow athletes achieve good results up close and see the five-star red flag rise high in the arena." For him, this volunteer service experience is a valuable opportunity to experience the Olympic movement and the Olympic spirit up close. He looks forward to writing a Winter Olympics story belonging to Chinese youth in an ordinary position.
Return to TopThe bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge events at the Milan Winter Olympics all belong to the category of ice-speeding "vehicles," and they all compete in ice track courses. What are the differences between them?
In simple terms: bobsleigh is driven sitting down, skeleton is rushed prone, and luge is slid lying down.
Bobsleigh has a shell, a "steering wheel," and "brakes," and multiple people can participate. Athletes push the bobsleigh to run and start, and after reaching a certain speed, they jump into the vehicle one by one and slide in a sitting position. The speed of the bobsleigh is relatively controllable, and the teamwork requirement is the highest.
Skeleton has no shell, only a "base." Athletes grab the handles on the skeleton, sprint quickly, and jump onto the vehicle after gaining initial speed. They slide quickly in a prone position with their heads facing forward, controlling speed and direction by adjusting their body. The speed of the skeleton is extremely fast, and it can be said that the visual impact is the strongest.
Luge also has no shell. Athletes enter a ready state in a sitting position, grab the handles on both sides of the track, and start by swinging their bodies back and forth to increase force. Then, they lie flat on the luge and slide. Athletes use the coordinated force of various parts of their body to control the speed and direction of the slide, which tests the explosive power of the start and the accuracy of the line.
(People's Daily reporter Gong Yuhua (巩育华) organized)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 曾华锋 陈晨曦
"I'm grateful I could attempt the 1260-degree jump on my third attempt and land it successfully. I have no objection to the score; the landing wasn't the best." Chinese athlete Zhang Xiaonan (张小楠) said. On the evening of February 9th, local time, at the Livigno Snowpark, Zhang Xiaonan (张小楠) finished fifth in the women's snowboard big air event. Although she didn't reach the podium, she was still very happy: "Being able to complete this move for the first time in a competition gives me even more confidence."
Zhang Xiaonan's (张小楠) first Winter Olympics journey was full of twists and turns. In the qualifying round on the evening of February 8th, local time, as the only Chinese participant, Zhang Xiaonan (张小楠) had a smooth start and was once ranked sixth. Afterwards, as other athletes gradually demonstrated their high level, Zhang Xiaonan's (张小楠) ranking dropped to twelfth. In the crucial third jump, she made a determined effort, improved her move, and advanced to the final in eleventh place.
"Maintain stability in the earlier moves, and then give it your all when it's time to拼 (pīn - "fight," to go all out)." This was Zhang Xiaonan's (张小楠) plan for the final. In the first jump, she performed steadily and temporarily ranked fifth. In the second jump, she made a mistake upon landing, and her ranking dropped to ninth. In the last jump, Zhang Xiaonan (张小楠) attempted a switch backside 1260 grab for the first time in a competition. Although the landing wasn't perfect, she still scored 70.25 points, ultimately finishing fifth.
Although she didn't reach the podium, Zhang Xiaonan (张小楠) equaled Rong Ge's (荣格) best result for a Chinese athlete in this event, set at the Beijing Winter Olympics (北京冬奥会). Looking at the score on the big screen, Zhang Xiaonan (张小楠) shed tears.
Four years ago, Zhang Xiaonan (张小楠) was still watching the Beijing Winter Olympics (北京冬奥会) on TV. "Now, participating in the Winter Olympics for the first time, successfully entering the final and performing to my level is already very commendable," Zhang Xiaonan (张小楠) said. "I didn't have many opportunities to reach the final in major competitions before. This result shows me that the effort and dedication were not in vain, and I am full of confidence and expectation for the future."
Zhang Xiaonan (张小楠), who will turn 20 next month, said: "The Winter Olympics result is the best birthday gift for me!" She started practicing snowboarding in 2016. In January 2025, she entered the women's big air final at the FIS Snowboard World Cup in Kreischberg, Austria (奥地利克雷施贝格站), finishing fourth and achieving the best result for a Chinese female athlete in the Snowboard Big Air World Cup. In February 2025, she won the women's slopestyle title at the Harbin Asian Winter Games (哈尔滨亚冬会).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 驰
“Squeak,” the car came to a steady stop at the end of the road.
"For the rest of the way, we'll have to rely on ourselves." Stepping out of the car, Chen Li, a police officer from the Guanlei Border Police Station of the Xishuangbanna Border Management Detachment (云南省西双版纳边境管理支队关累边境派出所), Yunnan Province, put on his gear and led the reporter down a long, steep staircase.
After descending half a mountain, the sound of rushing water gradually became clearer, and the wide river revealed its face. This is Guanlei Town (关累镇), Mengla County (勐腊县), Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州), where China, Laos, and Myanmar meet. The mountains are towering, and the Lancang River (澜沧江) roars and rushes.
By the river, a white watchtower stands quietly, the last outpost before the Lancang River flows out of the country. The station's 50-plus police officers and auxiliary police guard the 41.8-kilometer border and the more than 20,000 people in Guanlei Town (关累镇), which covers more than 1,000 square kilometers.
Taking out Spring Festival couplets and the character "Fu" (福), Chen Li and his colleague Liu Kaijun (刘开军) decorated the watchtower. The red couplets adorned the white tower, creating a warm atmosphere.
An Urgent Rescue
Every time he patrols the border, Chen Li likes to sit by the river for a while and listen to the sound of the Lancang River (澜沧江). "At 25, the Lancang River (澜沧江) taught me to 'guard the land and protect the people.' I am 36 years old this year, and if I could only choose one profession in my life, I would still choose to guard the border for my country," Chen Li said.
In 2014, Chen Li, then 25, came here from Hunan (湖南). The turbulent river has accompanied his youthful years, and the former young man has become one of the "oldest police officers" with the longest tenure at the Guanlei Police Station (关累派出所), and also the father of two children.
This time, Chen Li has a special mission on his border patrol: to celebrate the Spring Festival with the "comrade-in-arms" guarding the national gate—the boundary marker. The 27-kilometer patrol road to the boundary marker is now very smooth, but a series of continuous bends makes people dizzy. "This section is our 'Eighteen Bends,' and we know which tree we will encounter in the next second and how much we should turn. It has become muscle memory," Chen Li's hand firmly holds the steering wheel.
Along the way, Chen Li stopped the car several times: a roadside utility pole was broken, he took photos to save them, contacted relevant departments for repairs to ensure smooth border communication and electricity; when he met villagers repairing cattle sheds, he chatted with them and reminded them of safety when using fire and electricity during the Spring Festival... "We don't pay attention to speed on our border patrols, and we must handle small things one by one," he said.
However, Chen Li was not so calm when he first patrolled the border more than 10 years ago. "At that time, I thought, what a great youth, but I came to such a remote place." Chen Li felt a little uncomfortable.
It was a boundary river rescue that changed his understanding of border guarding. That year, during the rainy season, the water level of the Lancang River (澜沧江) rose sharply, and people were trapped in the river. The current was so rapid that even rubber boats could hardly get close. Chen Li and his colleagues tied ropes around their waists, and were almost knocked down when they went into the water. "We tried repeatedly, and finally cooperated to pull people out of the flood," Chen Li said. When the person was pulled up, he was soaked and almost exhausted.
Later, this villager became a police "informant." Whenever the rainy season came, he would inform the police in advance which river beach was rising and becoming dangerous. "Every time I stand by the river, I always think of that desperate moment," Chen Li said, "If we risk our lives for the people once, the masses will take the safety of the country to heart."
A Lost Night Patrol
To reach the boundary marker, you also need to walk 3 kilometers through the primeval forest. Crossing the fallen trunks, slowly moving down a narrow gravel slope along the cliff, we drilled into the depths of the dense forest. In order to build a solid border defense line, Chen Li and his colleagues always adhere to the combination of car patrol and foot patrol, day patrol and night patrol, not letting go of any suspicious corners, and striving to crack down on border-related illegal and criminal activities as soon as possible.
Stepping on the forest path, Liu Kaijun (刘开军), who came to the Guanlei Border Police Station (关累边境派出所) in 2019, opened the conversation. "When I first came, I was a little scared of night patrols." Liu Kaijun was a little embarrassed. On the border, night patrol is a daily "homework" because the night is a high incidence period for illegal activities such as smuggling. Police officers often set off late at night to patrol ports, river banks, and primeval forests, and return at three or four in the morning.
Once, a heavy fog rose on the mountain, and Chen Li and Liu Kaijun (刘开军) got lost. Their headlights attracted a rubber-tapping villager. Hearing that they were police officers from the police station, he put down his work and led them to the main road with a flashlight. "You work hard to guard the border, we can't let you go around in circles in the dark forest." This sentence was deeply imprinted in Liu Kaijun's (刘开军) mind. "I really felt the trust between the police and the people, which moved me and made me want to protect even more," Liu Kaijun (刘开军) said.
In addition to guarding the border, the police officers of the border police station are also responsible for mediating disputes and traffic safety. The first time he mediated a dispute between border residents, Liu Kaijun (刘开军) was so nervous that he couldn't speak clearly. "Master Chen Li said that the law is the ruler, and reason is the temperature." Thinking of the bits and pieces of the villagers leading the way, Liu Kaijun (刘开军) treated the working objects as family members, and worked with more patience and empathy. Now, he can also use simple Dai language to chat, and untie the small knots between the two sides of the conflict.
"Guarding the border is not only 'guarding the line,' but also 'guarding the heart.'" Guarding the Lancang River (澜沧江) for more than 10 years, Chen Li has experienced many warm moments—from reminders of which section of the rubber forest is slippery and which bridge is dangerous, to a bowl of warm glutinous rice delivered by Hani (哈尼族) people during a rainy night duty, the police and the people work together to build a solid defense line.
A Solemn Redrawing
On the way, Chen Li's phone rang, and the ringtone was very special: "Dad, I love you!" Chen Li's eyes suddenly softened. This is the ringtone that his 3-year-old daughter specially customized for him.
Chen Li remembers that one New Year's Eve, the patrol team could not make it back to the police station for dinner, so they had to light a bonfire by the Lancang River (澜沧江) and take out bread and self-heating rice to make "New Year's Eve dinner." A young police officer's mother called and asked, "Are you eating well?" The police officers by the bonfire all had red eyes.
"As sons, husbands, and fathers, we contribute very little to our families." Every time he misses home, Chen Li goes to the Lancang River (澜沧江) to listen to his daughter's recordings and videos, find beautiful pebbles to hold in his hands, and let the turbulent river quietly smooth the guilt and longing in his heart, and rekindle the strength to persevere.
Crossing the suspension bridge over the Nanla River (南腊河), and bypassing a hillside, the China-Laos-Myanmar No. 1 boundary marker arrives. Chen Li held his breath, steadily picked up the brush, gently dipped it in vermilion, and leaned over to carefully redraw the two characters "中国" ("China") stroke by stroke. After the redrawing was completed, the police officers collectively faced the boundary marker and saluted solemnly.
On Yunnan's (云南) more than 4,000-kilometer border, there are thousands of border guards like Chen Li who hide their longing in their hearts and carry their mission on their shoulders. Their Spring Festival is on the patrol road, in the wind and rain and the scorching sun, and in front of the boundary marker that writes "中国" ("China").
"What we do is not earth-shattering." Looking at the bright red handwriting on the boundary marker, Chen Li said softly, "Guarding the border and protecting the people is our faith."
(Zeng Yuxiang (曾玉祥) participated in the writing)
By: 江忆初
On February 9, Jimmy Lai (黎智英) was sentenced by the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区高等法院) to 20 years in prison for two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of conspiracy to publish seditious publications. As soon as the news was announced, all sectors of Hong Kong (香港) responded enthusiastically, saying that Jimmy Lai (黎智英) deserved his punishment.
The heavy sentence imposed on Jimmy Lai (黎智英) is based on legal grounds. Jimmy Lai (黎智英) is the main planner and participant in a series of major anti-China and Hong Kong-disrupting events, and his crimes of causing chaos in Hong Kong (香港), inciting subversion, and splitting the country have long been exposed. A large amount of trial evidence shows that Jimmy Lai (黎智英) used his media to incite Hong Kong (香港) citizens to hate the Central Government (中央政府) and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (香港特区政府), and requested foreign forces to impose sanctions, blockades, or other hostile actions against mainland China (中国内地) and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区). Colluding with external forces to endanger national security is a treasonous crime and a serious crime in any country. The maximum penalty for treason in the United Kingdom is life imprisonment, treason-related crimes in Japan can be punishable by death, and the United States Code (《美国法典》) stipulates that inciting subversion of state power can be punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Jimmy Lai (黎智英) is the mastermind of all conspiracy crimes. His actions seriously trample on the rule of law and social order, seriously undermine Hong Kong's (香港) prosperity and stability, and seriously challenge the bottom line of the "One Country, Two Systems" (一国两制) principle. It is a serious crime endangering national security. The facts are clear, the evidence is solid, and the Special Zone Court (特区法院) has imposed a heavy sentence in accordance with the law, which is commensurate with the crime and the punishment. The anti-China forces are well aware that Jimmy Lai's (黎智英) anti-China and Hong Kong-disrupting actions have touched the red line of the Hong Kong National Security Law (香港国安法), but they are still advocating for criminals. What are their intentions?
The Special Zone's (特区) sentencing in accordance with the law is beyond reproach. Hong Kong (香港) is a society governed by the rule of law, and it is a basic principle that laws must be followed and violations must be investigated. No one can engage in illegal and criminal activities under the banner of "democracy" and "freedom" and attempt to escape legal sanctions. The law enforcement and judicial organs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) perform their duties in accordance with the law, combat criminal acts, maintain the authority of the law, and safeguard national security, which is reasonable, justifiable, and legal. The Hong Kong (香港) judiciary independently exercises its power of adjudication, and judges try and adjudicate cases based on trial evidence and laws. The trial process is procedurally just, open, and transparent. A large number of members of the public, media, and consular officials from various countries stationed in Hong Kong (香港) attend the hearings every day. Since the trial began on December 18, 2023, the Jimmy Lai (黎智英) case has undergone 156 days of public hearings. The court has reviewed more than 2,220 exhibits and more than 80,000 pages of documents, and finally issued an 855-page judgment, which has a solid legal basis and factual support. The anti-China forces are well aware that the court trial meets the requirements of substantive law and procedural law, but they still attempt to interfere with and smear the Hong Kong (香港) judiciary. What are their intentions?
Anti-China forces are trying to cover up their whitewashing. Since the trial of the Jimmy Lai (黎智英) case began, anti-China forces have been trying their best to whitewash Jimmy Lai (黎智英). They put a high hat on Jimmy Lai (黎智英), concocting false personas such as "upright journalist," "devout religious believer," and "fighter for freedom, democracy, and human rights," and nominated Jimmy Lai (黎智英) as a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, in an attempt to raise his status and create "international influence." They cried "injustice" for Jimmy Lai (黎智英), distorted the nature of the case, slandered the Special Zone (特区) for "political suppression" and "persecution of dissidents," and clamored for "over detention" and "pre-trial conviction," in an attempt to reverse black and white and transform legitimate judicial procedures into "insidious political means." They tried their best to set the pace, fabricating fake news such as Jimmy Lai (黎智英) "being treated inhumanely" and "being seriously ill in prison," and hyped up gimmicks such as "celebrating his 78th birthday in prison," using Jimmy Lai's (黎智英) "old, weak, and sick" image to sell misery, and clamoring for leniency or pardon for Jimmy Lai (黎智英) on "humanitarian" grounds. The anti-China forces are well aware that the Jimmy Lai (黎智英) case has nothing to do with so-called "freedom, democracy, and human rights," but they are still sparing no effort to whitewash Jimmy Lai (黎智英). What are their intentions?
Hong Kong (香港) has a bright future as it moves from governance to prosperity. Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (香港国安法), acts and activities endangering national security have been effectively deterred, and the legitimate rights of citizens have been better protected in a safer environment. Hong Kong's (香港) economy is developing steadily, the business environment is constantly improving, the status of international finance, shipping, and trade center is continuously consolidated, and the confidence of Hong Kong (香港) citizens and international capital in Hong Kong (香港) is continuously recovering. In 2025, Hong Kong (香港) was once again rated as the "world's freest economy," its international financial center status remained firmly in third place in the world, its competitiveness ranking rose to third place in the world, and the number of companies from mainland China (内地) and overseas stationed in Hong Kong (香港) reached a record high of more than 11,000. The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong's (香港美国商会) recently released 2026 "Hong Kong Business Confidence Survey Report" shows that American companies in Hong Kong (香港) are more optimistic about Hong Kong's (香港) business environment and are full of confidence in Hong Kong's (香港) rule of law and development prospects. Practice has proved and will continue to prove that the better the Hong Kong National Security Law (香港国安法) is implemented, the more stable and safer Hong Kong (香港) society will be, the more the rights and freedoms of the vast majority of Hong Kong (香港) residents will be guaranteed, the brighter Hong Kong's (香港) "golden signboard" will be, and the more stable and far-reaching the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" (一国两制) will be. The anti-China forces are well aware that Hong Kong (香港) has embarked on a new journey from governance to prosperity under the protection of the National Security Law (国安法), but they are still using the Jimmy Lai (黎智英) case to sing down Hong Kong's (香港) development prospects and undermine Hong Kong's (香港) prosperity and stability. What are their intentions?
青山遮不住 (qīng shān zhē bù zhù - "green mountains cannot block it," inevitable historical trend), 毕竟东流去 (bì jìng dōng liú qù - "after all, it flows eastward," an inevitable historical trend). We advise the anti-China forces to recognize reality, stop their clumsy political performances, and stop interfering in Hong Kong (香港) affairs and China's (中国) internal affairs through the Jimmy Lai (黎智英) case, otherwise they will only bring disgrace on themselves.
Return to TopThe year 2026 marks the beginning of the "15th Five-Year Plan." Standing at a new starting point, China's beauty industry is accelerating its exploration and progress towards "national brand rise, science-based, cultural confidence, and green sustainability," guided by the new development concept and aiming to meet the people's growing needs for a better life.
At the beginning of 2026, the number of Hanshu (韩束) users has exceeded 100 million, and the sales performance of the "Red Bouncy Firming" series products is remarkable. As one of the leading brands in China's beauty industry, Hanshu (韩束) adheres to "long-termism" and creates new benchmarks for domestic beauty products and promotes high-quality development of the industry through continuous independent research and development and intelligent manufacturing upgrades.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Hanshu (韩束) will use innovation as its pen to write a new chapter in the high-quality development of national brands.
Brand Foundation: 23 Years of Deep Cultivation in Independent Research and Development
Since its establishment in 2003, Hanshu (韩束) has regarded independent research and development as the only path for the brand's long-term development. In the initial stage, facing fierce market competition and a weak research and development foundation, Hanshu (韩束) boldly explored and proactively planned.
In 2003, the "independent research and development" strategy was established, and a domestic research and development center was established. In 2016, it became the first domestic beauty brand to establish a large-scale research and development center overseas, taking a key step. In 2024, research and development investment reached 180 million yuan.
In order to build a cutting-edge scientific research and innovation ecosystem, Hanshu (韩束) has built a "1+N Open Innovation Independent Research and Development Platform" to form a deep cooperation system of industry, academia, research and medicine: it has established two major research and development centers and five major production bases around the world, and introduced experts and professors in various fields to form a "Scientific Committee" to inject new impetus into Hanshu's (韩束) independent scientific research.
Over the past 23 years, Hanshu (韩束) has accelerated technological iteration, promoted the transformation of China's beauty brands from "market followers" to "technology participants," and won industry recognition and market favor by breaking through technical bottlenecks through independent innovation.
Intelligent Manufacturing Empowerment: AI Smart Factory Strictly Controls Product Quality
As a leading brand in China's beauty industry, Hanshu (韩束) deeply recognizes the importance of intelligent production and uses "independent research and development + intelligent manufacturing empowerment" to help domestic beauty products leap to intelligent production as a whole.
Hanshu's (韩束) production park, with a total investment of over 1.2 billion yuan, has a daily production capacity of 3.5 million bottles. Among them, the 20,000-square-meter smart factory is equipped with 12 fully automated production lines. In the workshop, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), RGVs (Rail Guided Vehicles), and aerial light rails constitute a logistics network for efficient transportation of raw materials. Industrial robots precisely complete filling, packaging, and palletizing. Intelligent visual inspection systems achieve full inspection of product appearance to ensure that the product appearance is flawless.
The closed-loop model of "production and research integration" builds a solid barrier for product safety. The full-link independent operation system ensures that each batch of products undergoes multiple tests, realizes full traceability, and strictly controls quality.
Hanshu (韩束) adheres to intelligent manufacturing empowerment, firmly grasps product quality in its own hands, and provides consumers with stable, safe, and reliable products.
Products First: "Red Bouncy Firming" Series Products Favored by the Market
In 2024, the "Red Bouncy Firming 2.0" series was born and quickly became a best-selling product of Hanshu (韩束). Scientific research and intelligent manufacturing complement each other, allowing Hanshu (韩束) to provide consumers with better quality products.
As of the end of 2025, the "Red Bouncy Firming" series products have sold 16.5 million sets across the entire network. Certified by iResearch, the "Red Bouncy Firming" series was the number one selling Chinese skincare gift box on the entire network in 2025, becoming a concentrated embodiment of Hanshu's (韩束) independent scientific research achievements being recognized by the market.
The main ingredient of Hanshu (韩束) products, "Hexapeptide-9," took 6 years to develop and was successfully developed based on the original "cyclization" process, making Hanshu (韩束) the "world's first creator of self-developed cyclized hexapeptide" certified by Sullivan. This achievement was also selected as one of the "Top Ten Scientific and Technological Progresses in China's Cosmetics Industry in 2025" by the China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries.
Corporate Vision: To Promote the Globalization of Domestic Beauty Brands
Currently, Hanshu (韩束) is transforming and upgrading from a single skincare brand "centered on skincare" to a "full-category beauty brand" covering mass skincare, high-end functional skincare, men's care, makeup, washing and care, and body care, and plans to create a "five-good" brand of "good brand, good product, good quality, good happiness, and good value."
Looking to the future, Hanshu (韩束) will work with more domestic beauty brands to move towards higher standards and lay a solid foundation for the globalization of domestic beauty brands. Hanshu's (韩束) pursuit is not only the success of a brand, but also a powerful answer to the leap of domestic beauty brands from "Made in China" to "Intelligent Manufacturing in China."
Data source: Shanghai Hanshu Cosmetics Sales Service Co., Ltd. (上海韩束化妆品销售服务有限公司)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 白元琪
The Asian Development Bank recently released the "Asian Development Outlook" report, predicting that the economic growth rate of developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region will be 4.6% in 2026, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous forecast. Supported by stable economic fundamentals and a favorable investment environment, developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region are continuously enhancing their endogenous growth momentum. The overall economy maintains a steady growth trend and continues to play the role of a global growth engine.
According to the report, against the backdrop of slowing global growth and rising uncertainty, the economic growth forecasts for East Asia in 2025 and 2026 have been revised upward to 4.6% and 4.1% respectively, with overall moderate inflation levels. Keiko Hagiwara, Director of the Economics and Strategy Department of the Asian Development Bank's Resident Mission in China, stated that in 2025, China's exports of high-tech and innovative products performed prominently, with significant increases in exports of green products such as electric vehicles, photovoltaic products, and lithium batteries, which strongly drove the high-quality development of the Asia-Pacific economy.
The economic growth rate of Southeast Asia is estimated to reach 4.5% in 2025 and is expected to grow by 4.4% in 2026. Among them, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam experienced strong economic growth in the third quarter of 2025, driving an acceleration in economic growth for the whole year. For example, Indonesia's economic growth exceeded 5% in 2025, and Vietnam's economic growth exceeded 8%. Thanks to rapid growth in the fourth quarter, Malaysia's economic growth in 2025 could reach 4.9%, exceeding previous expectations.
Park Zhi-Shui, Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank, analyzed that the Asia-Pacific economy maintains a positive growth momentum, on the one hand, due to the effectiveness of the steady growth policies of developing economies in the region, which has consolidated the foundation of domestic demand; on the other hand, developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region are continuously accelerating the transformation of traditional industries to emerging industries, and the technological dividend is further released. In addition, the rebound in external demand for electronic products and other industrial manufactured goods has driven export trade.
In traditional areas, the rapid recovery of the tourism industry provides an important driving force for regional economic growth. Data from the United Nations World Tourism Organization shows that the Asia-Pacific region received 331 million international tourists in 2025, an increase of 6% year-on-year. In Southeast Asia alone, the number of tourists in the first 11 months of 2025 reached 38.3 million, exceeding the total level for the entire year of 2024.
In the field of high technology, the latest report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows that against the backdrop of weak global investment attraction, the proportion of investment attracted by high-tech industries and digital infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region has still significantly increased. Relevant负责人 (fù zé rén - "person in charge") of HSBC's Asia-Pacific research pointed out that in the first half of 2025, trade related to artificial intelligence surged year-on-year, with the Asia-Pacific region contributing nearly two-thirds of the global increase. And digital service trade represented by telemedicine, online education, and financial technology is becoming a new growth pole. According to the "2025 Global Trade Outlook" released by the World Trade Organization, the export value of digitally delivered services in the Asia-Pacific region maintained double-digit growth in 2025, reflecting the continuous optimization of the region's trade structure.
The process of regional integration is injecting momentum into economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. This year marks the 4th anniversary of the entry into force and implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Lan Qingxin (蓝庆新), a professor at the University of International Business and Economics (中国对外经济贸易大学), stated that RCEP's share of global foreign direct investment has exceeded 30%, ranking among the top regional cooperation mechanisms in the world. With the signing of the upgraded protocol of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0, cooperation between the two sides in digital economy, green development, and supply chain connectivity has been further expanded. In the first 11 months of 2025, the total trade value between the two sides increased by 8.5% year-on-year, injecting new impetus into deepening regional coordination and responding to external uncertainties.
The uncertainty of the international trade environment still poses a huge challenge to economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Recently, the World Trade Organization lowered its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 to 0.5% and warned that the impact of US tariff policies is gradually becoming apparent. Tong Meng Davi (通孟戴维), Deputy Director of the China-ASEAN Research Center at the Cambodia Jianhua Polytechnic University, stated that the countercurrent of unilateralism and protectionism is disrupting the global supply chain, putting pressure on export-oriented economies in the Asia-Pacific region, and forcing countries to seek coordinated solutions.
Developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region are actively introducing a "combination punch" of policies to guide the smooth operation of the economy. Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand are hedging against US dollar risks by cutting interest rates and introducing policy measures to boost domestic consumption and stimulate the vitality of the service industry. The digital economy has become a "new fulcrum" for Southeast Asian countries to hedge against external risks and cultivate growth momentum. Malaysia plans to increase the proportion of the digital economy in its gross domestic product to 25.5% by the end of 2030 and has recently successfully accelerated the digitalization of the payment end by issuing electronic vouchers and other means. Indonesia continues to deeply cultivate digital finance, and more than 56 million users have been connected to the QR code payment system, the vast majority of which are small and micro enterprises. Vietnam has established data resources as a strategic support through the "Digital Government Development Plan" and is comprehensively promoting the intelligent upgrading of manufacturing.
"Developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region are continuously building a solid foundation for growth resilience by accelerating digital transformation and technological innovation." Tang Longgong·Wusentilangu (唐隆功·吴森提兰谷), Dean of the Thailand "Belt and Road" Economic and Educational Development Research Institute, said that the accelerated integration of digital intelligent technology and the real economy has effectively improved production efficiency and continuously consolidated regional competitive advantages. HSBC research believes that relying on the vast market depth and the accelerating release of innovation potential, the Asia-Pacific region will continue to play the role of a global economic stabilizer and continue to drive global economic growth.
(Reported from Bangkok (曼谷) on February 11th, intern Xi Zhimiao (奚之淼) also contributed to this article)
Return to TopBy: 高海红
Entering 2026, the international gold market experienced dramatic volatility, with spot gold prices soaring to a historic high of $5,598.75 per ounce. Although prices subsequently retreated somewhat, they generally remained at high levels. Currently, gold has surpassed the euro to become the world's second-largest official reserve asset. Behind this trend is a combination of heightened geopolitical risks, rising sovereign debt pressures, and a weakening of trust in traditional safe-haven assets. The anomalies in the gold market are, in effect, a "thermometer" of profound changes in the international monetary system.
Geopolitical risk is an important reason for shaking the credit of sovereign currencies. In recent years, geopolitical conflicts have continued, and economic and financial interdependence between countries has been frequently weaponized, increasing sovereign credit risk and creating demand for gold. After the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, many central banks significantly increased their gold reserves to diversify risk. According to statistics from the World Gold Council, net gold purchases by central banks in 2022-2024 exceeded 1,000 tons for three consecutive years, and reached a high of 863 tons in 2025. In times of rising sovereign credit risk, gold, as a hedging tool, is a natural alternative to credit currencies.
The sovereign credit crisis directly shakes the foundation of the dollar's reserve status. After the collapse of the Bretton Woods system, the maintenance of the dollar's status relied on strong network externalities (referring to the self-reinforcing network formed by the widespread use of the dollar), and an important pillar of the network effect is the safe-haven attribute of dollar assets. However, in recent years, the US fiscal deficit has continued to expand, and the scale of federal debt has repeatedly reached new highs. In 2025, US debt interest expenditure exceeded the defense budget for the first time, triggering widespread concerns in the international market about its long-term solvency. When debt expansion becomes the main means of maintaining dollar liquidity, and lacks the support of corresponding economic growth and fiscal discipline, the safe-haven attribute of dollar assets is inevitably questioned.
In fact, the United States' sovereign credit rating has been downgraded by rating agencies in the past, but in recent years, the trade war launched by the US government and a series of "America First" policies have led to an increase in domestic debt interest rates and higher borrowing costs, making international investors' concerns about the United States' solvency more likely to evolve into a crisis of confidence. In April 2025, there was a "triple kill" situation in which US stocks, US bonds, and the US dollar index fell simultaneously – a combination that was previously considered almost impossible. This phenomenon shows that when the source of risk comes from the uncertainty of US domestic policies or the decline in institutional credibility, the dollar is not only difficult to act as a safe haven, but may also become an amplifier of risk transmission. The definition of "safe assets" in the market is changing.
In addition, the role of the Federal Reserve (美联储) cannot be ignored. As the de facto global "lender of last resort," the Federal Reserve (美联储) provides liquidity in crises through currency swap mechanisms and other means to maintain the stability of the dollar system. This special role depends to a considerable extent on the independence of the Federal Reserve (美联储). With the new round of personnel adjustments, what changes will occur in the structure and functions of the Federal Reserve (美联储) in the future will have a profound impact on the stability of the dollar system.
Currently, the diversification of the international reserve system is accelerating significantly. In addition to gold, the status of some non-dollar sovereign currencies is steadily increasing. Recently, the Eurozone has expanded its joint defense spending, providing new opportunities for the euro financing market. Resource-based currencies such as the Australian dollar and Canadian dollar are closely linked to commodities, and their attractiveness has been further enhanced in the context of energy transition. The British pound remains relatively stable due to its traditional financial market advantages. As an emerging currency, the RMB's role in cross-border trade settlement and regional financial cooperation is constantly expanding, and its reserve function is also more attractive. At the same time, the rapid development of global digital currencies will reshape the payment system and affect the reserve currency landscape.
In general, the current dramatic volatility in the gold market is by no means an isolated price fluctuation, but an important signal that the international monetary system is entering a period of transformation and reconstruction. As the world economic landscape changes and geopolitical risks continue to intertwine, and digital technology deeply integrates with traditional currencies and financial systems, a system dominated by a single currency is difficult to sustain, and diversification will be the general trend in the future.
(The author is a researcher at the Institute of World Economics and Politics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院))
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on February 11th (Reporter Li Anqi (李安琪)) Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian (林剑) stated on the 11th that the forced recruitment of "comfort women" is a grave crime committed by Japanese militarism, with irrefutable evidence that brooks no denial. China expresses serious concern regarding Japan's incorrect attitude and dishonest practices in dealing with its history of aggression.
At the routine press conference that day, a reporter asked: The UN Human Rights Council's "Working Group on Discrimination Against Women and Girls" and other special human rights mechanisms jointly sent an allegation letter to the Japanese government, expressing serious concern about Japan's deprivation of "comfort women" victims' rights to seek truth and compensation. China and other countries where "comfort women" victims are located have also responded to the special mechanisms' requests by providing supporting materials and comments, which have been published on the website of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Can you further elaborate on the relevant situation?
Lin Jian (林剑) said that the forced recruitment of "comfort women" is a grave crime committed by Japanese militarism and a serious trampling on the rights of relevant victims, with irrefutable evidence that brooks no denial. The international community is strongly indignant about this crime.
Lin Jian (林剑) said that for a long time, some forces in Japan have always attempted to deny or even distort the history of the forced recruitment of "comfort women." China expresses serious concern regarding Japan's incorrect attitude and dishonest practices in dealing with its history of aggression, and this time it has once again stated its position. Japan should deeply reflect on its history of aggression, deeply reflect on the profound disasters its crimes have brought to the victims, properly handle historical legacy issues such as the forced recruitment of "comfort women" with an honest and responsible attitude, and take practical actions to win the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community.
Return to TopThis is a translation of a People's Daily article from February 11th.
In response to recent remarks by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Dinanno regarding China's nuclear policy, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian (林剑) stated on the 11th that the United States continues to distort and smear China's nuclear policy, which is essentially a political manipulation by the United States to seek nuclear hegemony and shirk its own responsibility for nuclear disarmament. China opposes the United States fabricating excuses for resuming nuclear testing.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: According to reports, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Dinanno, who is in charge of arms control affairs, comprehensively elaborated on the U.S. nuclear arms control proposition at the Geneva Conference on Disarmament, calling on China to join multilateral nuclear arms control and strategic stability dialogues. The U.S. also accused China of conducting a nuclear explosion test in June 2020. What is China's comment on this?
Lin Jian (林剑) said that China has taken note of relevant reports, and the U.S. position is nothing new. The United States continues to distort and smear China's nuclear policy, which is essentially a political manipulation by the United States to seek nuclear hegemony and shirk its own responsibility for nuclear disarmament. China firmly opposes this.
"The United States is the biggest source of turmoil in the international nuclear order and global strategic stability," Lin Jian (林剑) emphasized. In the field of arms control, the United States has allowed the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty to expire, seriously eroding mutual trust between major powers and impacting global strategic stability. The U.S. is obsessed with the policy of first use of nuclear weapons, spending trillions of dollars to upgrade its "triad" nuclear forces, building a global anti-missile system, and promoting the forward deployment of strategic assets. It pursues a "double standard" on nuclear non-proliferation, undermining global strategic balance and stability, and harming international and regional peace and security.
He said that the United States, as a country with a huge nuclear arsenal, should fulfill its special and priority responsibility for nuclear disarmament, which is the consensus of the international community. On the issue of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, China has repeatedly clarified its position, hoping that the United States will respond to the expectations of the international community and resume strategic stability dialogue with Russia to discuss follow-up arrangements for the treaty.
"The United States' accusation that China conducted a nuclear explosion test has no factual basis. China opposes the United States fabricating excuses for resuming nuclear testing," Lin Jian (林剑) said. China urges the United States to reaffirm the "suspension of nuclear testing" commitment of the five nuclear-weapon states, maintain the global consensus on the prohibition of nuclear testing, and safeguard the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation system with practical actions.
He stated that China always adheres to the path of peaceful development, pursues a nuclear strategy of self-defense and defense, and maintains long-term stability in its nuclear policy. China will continue to play a constructive role in maintaining international peace and security.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 墨
Driving about 160 kilometers west from Kathmandu (加德满都), the capital of Nepal, reporters arrived at the China South Asia Countries Poverty Reduction and Development Cooperation Center Nepal Southern Agricultural Science and Technology Park in Chitwan District (奇特旺县) (see picture, photo by Li Mo (李墨), reporter of this newspaper). This is a Chinese agricultural development project in Nepal coordinated by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and implemented by the Chongqing Municipal Government (重庆市政府), introducing and cultivating hybrid rice varieties from China. "The main season rice in Nepal is usually sown from June to July each year, and the harvest was completed from October to November last year. Currently, it is a critical period to carry out post-rice production management and prepare for dry season rice and vegetable seedling planting," Suman Dhakal, Director of the Farm and Project Leadership Office of the Agriculture and Forestry University of Nepal, introduced to reporters. Rice breeding is the school's key research focus, and researchers are conducting comparative trials and taste evaluations to select high-yield, high-quality, and highly adaptable varieties from the experimental varieties.
Agriculture is the pillar industry of Nepal. About 60% of the country's population is engaged in agricultural production, and rice production accounts for about 20% of the total agricultural output value, which is related to the livelihoods of millions of rural families. Currently, the Nepalese government is taking multiple measures to promote agricultural modernization and enhance the resilience of the agricultural system. The Nepalese Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (尼泊尔农业与畜牧业发展部) has cultivated a number of drought-resistant and flood-resistant rice varieties, and is carrying out demonstration and promotion through research institutions and government farms.
During the reporter's visit to local rural areas, it was learned that many small farmers here operate in a decentralized manner, with low levels of agricultural mechanization and backward agricultural infrastructure. This production model of "relying on the sky for food" is particularly vulnerable in today's increasingly severe climate change. "The abnormal monsoon climate has a significant impact on rice production, especially in mountainous and hilly areas, where production may be reduced by 5%-7%." In a village in Chitwan District (奇特旺县), a local farmer, Kandel, told reporters that all aspects of rice production in Nepal are still highly dependent on manpower, and irrigation mainly relies on natural rainfall.
Since July last year, affected by less rainfall, the rice planting area in Nepal has decreased by about 8%. After entering the harvest season in October, some producing areas encountered continuous heavy rainfall, causing crop lodging and quality degradation. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that Nepal's rice production in 2025 will be 5.4 million tons, lower than the average level of the past 5 years. "Due to the large number of mountains and dense population, most farmers have very small cultivated land, large agricultural machinery is difficult to use, and farmers cannot afford the cost of purchasing agricultural machinery." Dhakal told reporters that most farmers lack the ability to resist climate shocks, and many young and middle-aged laborers in rural areas have left, leaving behind mostly the old, weak, women and children, who lack modern farming technology knowledge. Kandel gave an example: "Many farmers do not understand how to apply fertilizer scientifically according to soil conditions and crop growth stages, and it is difficult to guarantee farmers' income."
The reporter learned that in order to cope with the challenges, the Nepalese Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (尼泊尔农业与畜牧业发展部) has begun to provide farmers with early warning and meteorological information, and is gradually promoting a number of drought-resistant and flood-resistant rice varieties. At the same time, the agricultural insurance plan is gradually being promoted to the whole country, with nearly 150,000 policies issued each year. The government also provides farmers with 50% to 80% of the premium subsidies according to the insurance type and amount. The agricultural sector also pays more attention to promoting the construction of irrigation infrastructure. According to reports, the shallow tube well and deep tube well irrigation projects undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (农业与畜牧业发展部) have been implemented in many places, while large-scale irrigation systems are coordinated and promoted by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (尼能源、水资源和灌溉部). Provincial governments actively invest in the construction of small reservoirs and drainage ditches to improve the drought and flood resistance of farmland. The Nepalese government has also previously launched the "National Agricultural Modernization Project" to provide subsidies and tax exemptions for the purchase of agricultural machinery for the majority of farmers, and gradually promote equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and threshers, while encouraging farmers to share expensive agricultural machinery through leasing. "Now more and more farmers are beginning to actively participate in agricultural technology training, learning to master scientific knowledge of pest control, fertilization, etc." Farmer Adikari told reporters, "Nepal is working hard to explore a sustainable agricultural production model, but agricultural transformation is not enough to rely on its own strength, and requires more international support."
In recent years, universities, research institutions, enterprises and non-governmental organizations from China have brought a number of practical technologies and high-yield crop varieties to Nepal, helping Nepal's agricultural development transformation. Many government and research personnel have also received relevant professional training. A relevant person in charge of the Nepalese Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (尼泊尔农业与畜牧业发展部) said, "The Chinese side has provided a number of training and capacity building projects, which has been of great help to us."
The Nepal Southern Agricultural Science and Technology Park project was officially inaugurated in August 2024. The Chongqing Academy of Agricultural Sciences (重庆市农业科学院) and the Agriculture and Forestry University of Nepal (尼泊尔农林大学) focus on hybrid rice technology cooperation, carry out variety screening, technology demonstration and personnel training, and are committed to selecting high-quality rice varieties suitable for Nepal's climatic conditions, and promote a complete set of cultivation models with good varieties and good methods to improve rice yield. "This time, Chinese and Nepalese agricultural experts have carefully selected 37 high-quality Chinese hybrid rice varieties for demonstration planting. After the on-site trial, the high-yield varieties most suitable for local planting conditions will be selected to lay a scientific foundation for the next large-scale promotion." Zou Zhiqiang, head of the project and director of the Nepal Office of the China Foundation for Rural Development (中国乡村发展基金会尼泊尔办公室), told reporters.
In August last year, the College of Agronomy and Biotechnology of Southwest University (西南大学农学与生物科技学院), the Western (Chongqing) Science City Germplasm Creation Major Science Center (西部（重庆）科学城种质创制大科学中心) and the Agriculture and Forestry University of Nepal (尼泊尔农林大学) jointly held a potato industry cooperation seminar in Kathmandu (加德满都) to prepare for the establishment of a long-term cooperation mechanism, jointly build a China-Nepal potato breeding demonstration base, and promote the establishment of a Sino-Nepalese joint venture potato industry company to integrate the industrial chain resources from germplasm innovation to processing and sales. Sharada Thapalia, Vice President of the Agriculture and Forestry University of Nepal (尼泊尔农林大学副校长), said that she looks forward to deepening cooperation with China to jointly promote the introduction of new potato varieties and technological upgrades, and promote the sustainable development of agriculture in Nepal.
"The Nepal-China cooperation project will help train a group of local professionals who understand technology and can promote it, and lead more farmers to master advanced technologies and planting concepts." Dhakal said that this capacity building has a long-term effect and is an important measure to promote sustainable agricultural development.
(Reported from Kathmandu (加德满都) on February 11 by this newspaper)
Return to TopNATO Launches "Arctic Sentinel" Operation to Strengthen Presence in the Arctic Region
Xinhua News Agency, Brussels, February 11th (Reporter Zhang Zhaoqing (张兆卿)) - NATO's Allied Joint Force Command, located in Mons, Belgium (比利时蒙斯), announced on the 11th that NATO had launched a multi-domain military operation code-named "Arctic Sentinel" that day, aimed at strengthening NATO's continued presence in the Arctic and the "High North" region.
According to the NATO Allied Joint Force Command, NATO military planners have fully grasped the activities of allied countries in the Arctic and the "High North" region through the preparation of the "Arctic Sentinel" operation. The Command will coordinate various actions of NATO allies in the region to strengthen NATO's presence in the region.
The "Arctic Sentinel" operation is led by NATO's "Joint Force Command Norfolk." In January of this year, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Glinkevich (格林克维奇), announced that NATO had readjusted the boundaries of the joint operations area, incorporating all Nordic countries in the Arctic region into the same command system, under the unified command of the Joint Force Command based in Norfolk, Virginia (弗吉尼亚州诺福克市), USA.
Against the backdrop of US President Trump's (特朗普) seeking to obtain Greenland (格陵兰岛) and intensifying conflicts with NATO allies, NATO officials confirmed on the 3rd of this month that NATO had launched the preparation and planning work for "Arctic Sentinel."
Iranian President: Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapons and is Ready to Accept Inspections
People's Daily, Islamabad, February 11th (Reporter Zhao Yipu (赵益普)) - Tehran (德黑兰) News: Iranian President Pezeskhian (佩泽希齐扬) stated on the 11th that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons and is ready to accept any form of inspection, but will not back down in the face of excessive demands and injustice.
Pezeskhian said at the celebration of the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Iranian Islamic Revolution held in the capital Tehran (德黑兰) that day that the United States and some European countries have built a "wall of distrust" through their actions and words. In addition, the excessive demands of the United States have led to the inability of Iran-US nuclear negotiations to make rapid progress. "Regional issues should be resolved by regional countries, and should not be resolved by forces outside the region." He said that Iran is strengthening its relations with multiple regional and international organizations, and thanked countries such as Turkey (土耳其), Qatar (卡塔尔), the United Arab Emirates (阿联酋), and Saudi Arabia (沙特) for their efforts to prevent the escalation of tensions.
Tariff Costs and Other Factors Lead to Severe Losses for US Ford Motor in the Fourth Quarter of Last Year
According to Xinhua News Agency, New York (纽约), February 11th - US Ford Motor (福特汽车) released its financial report on the 10th, showing that affected by factors such as tariffs, Ford's operating income in the fourth quarter of last year decreased by 5% year-on-year to 45.9 billion US dollars, with a net loss of 11.1 billion US dollars.
Ford (福特) stated that unexpected tariff costs of approximately 900 million US dollars, restructuring of the electric vehicle business, and a fire at a supplier's factory were factors that led to poor performance in the fourth quarter of last year.
In the full year of 2025, Ford's (福特) revenue increased by 1% year-on-year to 187.3 billion US dollars, with a net loss of 8.2 billion US dollars. According to a report by CNBC, this is Ford's (福特) most severe loss since 2008.
Ford's (福特) Chief Financial Officer, Sherry House (谢丽·豪斯), said that in 2025, tariffs had a serious impact on the company. Some tariff-related costs are expected to decline in 2026, but steel and aluminum tariffs will have a greater negative impact on the company's raw material imports.
Return to TopIcy landscapes are also invaluable assets. Using "ice and snow +" as a fulcrum, the ice and snow economy continues to leverage supply and demand upgrades, spawning more new consumption scenarios and industrial ecosystems, and driving regional development.
Ice and snow sports have become a new fashion, and the upsurge of the whole people going on the ice and chasing the snow is surging in various places, releasing winter vitality. "Made in China" is beginning to emerge in the ice and snow equipment track. Ski suits, snowboards and other products are selling well, winning more favor from consumers at home and abroad. The deep integration of "ice and snow + culture and tourism" enriches consumption supply. The ice and snow world is like a dream, and the popularity of winter tourism remains unabated, injecting new impetus into promoting local economic development.
Above the ice and snow, there is not only the collision of speed and passion, but also the integration of people's livelihood and development. High-standard ice and snow sports venues and warm and thoughtful service guarantees continuously enhance the people's sense of gain and happiness in the icy world.
Breaking through seasonal limitations and breaking regional limitations, ice and snow resources are continuously transformed into a "hot economy" through innovative development and diversified integration, demonstrating the strong resilience and surging vitality of China's (中国) economic development.
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Return to TopIn Shizitan, Experience China's Hydropower Development Experience
By Xiong Jian (熊建) and Lin Zihan (林子涵), our reporters
Standing on the Shizitan (狮子滩) Dam and looking down, the rushing water is like a waterfall, full of kinetic energy.
The Sino-foreign media joint interview delegation of the 2025 "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum visited the Shizitan (狮子滩) Hydropower Station Hub of the Chongqing Company of the State Power Investment Corporation to experience the development experience of a major hydropower country.
In the early days of the People's Republic of China, Chongqing (重庆), an industrial town, faced a power shortage, and energy shortage became an important factor restricting the development of Sichuan (川) and Chongqing (渝), and even the southwest region. At this time, the Longxi River (龙溪河), with its natural drop in water potential, was highly expected.
In 1953, the cascade development of the Longxi River (龙溪河) became one of the key projects of China's first five-year plan. The builders carried on their shoulders and backs, and cooperated with the limited machinery transferred from all over the country to open up mountains and land, and fought hard. In 1956, a 52-meter-high and more than 1,000-meter-long reinforced concrete inclined wall rockfill dam was built to store water. By March 1957, all four units of the Shizitan (狮子滩) Hydropower Station with a capacity of 48 megawatts were put into operation, becoming the largest hydropower station in the southwest region at that time.
By May 1959, the four-level hydropower stations of Shizitan (狮子滩), Shangdong (上硐), Huilongzhai (回龙寨), and Xiadong (下硐) were all completed, and the Longxi River (龙溪河) became the first river in China to complete cascade development. This project alleviated the power shortage in Chongqing (重庆) and other places at that time and injected key impetus into the industrial development of the southwest.
With equipment upgrades and technological innovations, this hydropower station has also ushered in a smart "shift." In 2023, in order to ensure the energy supply for the peak summer season, the "Changshou (长寿) Comprehensive Smart Zero-Carbon Power Plant Wangbian Project" was completed with guaranteed quality and quantity in less than 3 months; in February 2025, the Changshou (长寿) water-solar-storage integration project was signed, planning to add 1,700 megawatts of installed capacity. Now, including the Shizitan (狮子滩) Hydropower Station, all six hydropower stations operated by Chongqing Shizitan Power Generation Co., Ltd. have achieved "centralized control into the city" - in the production and operation center in the main urban area of Chongqing (重庆), technicians can remotely operate and dispatch hydropower station groups with a total capacity of nearly 600 megawatts.
The Shizitan (狮子滩) Reservoir, formed by the dam—Changshou Lake (长寿湖), has a total storage capacity of more than 1 billion cubic meters and is still the largest artificial freshwater lake in Chongqing (重庆). Chongqing Shizitan Power Generation Co., Ltd. guides the local development of ecological tourism and creates high-standard leisure resorts.
"In China, I have seen the process of technological development. The Shizitan (狮子滩) Hydropower Station is an example of modern development. What is even more valuable is that China has always opened its arms and shared its development achievements with the world," said Katherine Gulua (凯瑟琳·古卢阿), founder, general manager, and editor-in-chief of the Georgian "Mutavari" Media Center.
Yusuf Sharifzadeh (优素福·沙里夫扎德), Director of the International Relations Department of the Azerbaijani newspaper "People's Daily," said: "Coming to Shizitan (狮子滩) to learn from China's advanced and rich hydropower development experience is very necessary for us."
Yawar Abbas (亚瓦尔·阿巴斯), Director of the China News Department of the Associated Press of Pakistan, stopped and took pictures in front of a water turbine generator set. "From units with only a few hundred kilowatts to giant water turbine generators with a single unit of one million kilowatts today, China's hydropower development history is shocking," he said.
Currently, China has about 95,000 reservoirs and dams, and the number of dams and the installed capacity of hydropower are the highest in the world.
"Mending the City Like Repairing Cultural Relics"
By Zhang Yikai (张艺开), our reporter, and Shi Qingchuan (石青川), reporter of "China Economic Weekly"
In the evening, the China Overseas Land & Investment (中海地产) Beijing China Overseas Grand Canal Lane (北京中海大吉巷) business district under China State Construction Group (中国建筑集团) is plated with gold by the sunset. In the 80,000-square-meter commercial space, pavilions, terraces, and corridors complement the glass curtain walls.
Promoting the restoration of historical and cultural blocks and the repair of immovable cultural relics and historical buildings, and exploring ways to reasonably utilize cultural heritage, China Overseas Land & Investment (中海地产) under China State Construction Group (中国建筑集团) has spent 9 years building the Beijing Grand Canal Lane (北京大吉巷) project and the Grand Canal Lane (大吉巷) business district.
The Sino-foreign media joint interview delegation of the 2025 "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum visited here to listen to the story of the transformation from a Hutong "compound" to a "city cultural living room."
The project site was once one of the concentrated bearing areas of commercial culture in the Xuan Nan (宣南) area of Beijing (北京). No. 29 Mishi Hutong (米市胡同), a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit in Beijing (北京), the former residence of Kang Youwei (康有为) (the old site of the Nanhai Guild Hall (南海会馆)), and the old site of "Weekly Review" (《每周评论》) are located here.
However, as time passed, these precious ancient buildings were also in disrepair - not only did some courtyards sink, but the external carvings, wall eaves, and internal wooden frames were severely damaged.
"Adhering to the concept of 'mending the city like repairing cultural relics' and following the principle of minimizing intervention, China Overseas Land & Investment (中海地产) adopted a 'one house, one policy' refined customization plan to preserve its 'original form, original structure, original materials, and original craftsmanship'," said Zhang Xin (张欣), Investment Director of China Overseas Development (中海发展) and Head of China Overseas Land & Investment (中海地产) Beijing New City Company.
The restored Hutong retains its ancient charm. "We collected historical materials such as photos from various sources to accurately reproduce the historical features and cultural value," said Sun Qilin (孙齐林), Deputy General Manager of China Overseas Land & Investment (中海地产) Beijing New City Company and Head of the Grand Canal Lane (大吉巷) Urban Renewal Project.
"This is a place where tradition and modernity are integrated." Javier Lúkovich (哈维尔·卢科维奇), Economics Deputy Editor of the Argentine newspaper "Página 12," took many photos in front of a historical building, "Here, the application of new technologies is deeply integrated with the protection of cultural heritage, which impresses me deeply."
Mishi Hutong (米市胡同), Beidajixiang Lane (北大吉巷), and Bao'an Temple Street (保安寺街), three old blocks, string together diverse consumption scenarios that integrate trends, aesthetics, and lifestyles.
More than just international first-line brands, personalized lifestyle brands, pioneer buyer stores... Grand Canal Lane (大吉巷) is positioned as a "city cultural living room," and has introduced more than 150 brands since its opening, with first stores and customized stores accounting for more than 50%.
Li Dan (李丹), a Beijing (北京) citizen, lives near the Grand Canal Lane (大吉巷) business district. "A family of three often comes here to visit exhibitions, eat, and enjoy sports and leisure, all in one stop," said Li Dan (李丹).
As of now, the Grand Canal Lane (大吉巷) project has cumulatively attracted more than 11.57 million visitors, with a maximum daily passenger flow of 220,000.
In front of the ecological green space on the east side of the business district, there are 7 China Overseas Financial Center (中海金融中心) office buildings, among which Building 1 is creating Beijing's (北京) first commercial office zero-carbon building and a demonstration program for the integration of optical storage direct flexibility technology.
According to Wang Pu (王璞), Design Director of China Overseas Land & Investment (中海地产) Beijing New City Company and Head of the Grand Canal Lane (大吉巷) Urban Renewal Project Design, the project achieves a comprehensive building energy saving rate of 81%, a body energy saving rate of 63%, and a renewable energy utilization rate of 68%.
"This project has far-reaching significance." Félix Paz (费利克斯·帕斯), General Manager and President of the Peruvian newspaper "El Peruano," said, "For a long time, China has shown achievements in addressing the challenge of climate change, which deserves our continued attention and reference. I very much hope that such experience can be replicated and promoted."
Technology Promotes the Deep Integration of Intelligence and Green Development
By Zhang Wujun (张武军) and Xie Runjia (谢润嘉), our reporters
On the automated production line, robots accurately complete packaging, sorting, and other processes, significantly improving production efficiency; in the factory area, more than 20,000 square meters of photovoltaic power generation panels generate 4.204 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, and the proportion of green energy use has increased significantly... In the Yili (伊利) Yunnan (云南) factory, technology promotes the deep integration of intelligence and green development.
The Sino-foreign media joint interview delegation of the 2025 "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum visited the Yili (伊利) Yunnan (云南) factory to experience the intelligent level and green development achievements of China's dairy industry.
In recent years, the Yili (伊利) Yunnan (云南) factory has given full play to the role of technology in the entire chain of production, optimizing processes, improving quality, and improving resource utilization efficiency.
In the clean and bright pretreatment workshop, staff are using digital homogenizers and fifth-generation homogenizing heads to break up large-molecule fats. Milk treated with the homogenization process has a more delicate and silky taste.
Not only in the pretreatment stage, but also a small milk carton has a high technological content. First, use an infrared electron beam to sterilize the packaging material rolled into a paper roll, then pour the milk into it, fold out the milk carton through mechanical grippers, and finally use ultrasonic technology to heat-seal the plastic interlayer in the packaging material. "The packaging material sealed in this way is not only very strong, but also does not require adhesive throughout the process, which is safe and efficient, and can fill an average of 24,000 packages of milk per hour," said Liu Yong (刘永), equipment manager of the Yili (伊利) Yunnan (云南) factory.
"What impressed me the most was the factory's packaging workshop. Its degree of automated production is very high, and only the roar of machines can be heard," said Juan Blanco (胡安·布兰科), President of the Uruguayan newspaper "La República."
In addition to promoting production quality and efficiency, technological applications are also reflected in energy conservation and emission reduction. "We use office buildings, power workshops, canteens, shed roofs, and some green spaces in the factory area to build photovoltaic power generation projects to achieve self-generation and self-use, and surplus electricity to the grid," said Liu Yong (刘永), adding that photovoltaic projects can meet 1/4 of the factory's electricity demand.
Laidis María (莱迪斯·玛丽亚), Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Cuban newspaper "Granma," said: "Yili (伊利) has shown how to balance ecological protection and sustainable development, which is the goal of many countries in the world."
Strictly controlled inspection and testing, advanced sterilization and preservation processes, and environmentally friendly and safe packaging materials... Yili (伊利) Yunnan (云南) factory optimizes milk quality with technological means. The factory has 2 centralized laboratories, which are responsible for the inspection of raw milk entering the factory and finished milk leaving the factory, with more than 1,000 testing items, providing "double insurance" for quality.
"Quality control is the lifeline of an enterprise," said Zhang Yipeng (张轶鹏), Vice President of Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (内蒙古伊利实业集团股份有限公司), "We have established three lines of food safety: based on national standards, we increase the formulation of enterprise lines by 50%, and then increase by 20% on top of the enterprise lines to establish internal control lines - only products that fully meet the requirements of internal control lines can leave the factory and enter the market."
Currently, Yili (伊利) has 15 R&D innovation centers and 81 production bases around the world, and its products are sold to more than 60 countries and regions. Zhang Yipeng (张轶鹏) said, "The R&D team is always paying attention to consumer needs and market trends, constantly enriching product types, and making more popular Chinese dairy brands."
Inheriting Ancient Techniques, Ingenuity Guards the Fragrance
By Lu Fanbing (陆凡冰) and Zhao Mengyang (赵梦阳), our reporters
"Before coming to China, I was very interested in Chinese Baijiu. Today, I came to Xinghua Village (杏花村) in Shanxi (山西) to learn more about Fenjiu (汾酒) culture, which is very shocking and moving," said Timur Kuvatov (铁木尔·库瓦托夫), President and Editor-in-Chief of Kazakhstan Today News Agency.
The Sino-foreign media joint interview delegation of the 2025 "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum visited Shanxi Xinghua Village Fenjiu Group (山西杏花村汾酒集团) to jointly explore the inheritance and development of the millennium-old wine rhyme. Fenjiu Group (汾酒集团) guards the fragrance with ingenuity and activates cultural genes with innovation, and is steadily moving forward on the road of high-quality development.
Fenjiu (汾酒) insists on inheriting the ancient techniques of thousands of years, adhering to the traditional process of "clear steaming twice clear" and "solid-state ground tank separation fermentation," and the taste of the wine is elegant and refreshing.
In 1915, Fenjiu (汾酒) won the first-class gold medal at the Panama World Expo. In 2006, the brewing technique of Xinghua Village Fenjiu (杏花村汾酒) was selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.
Liana Jojua (莉安娜·乔尔乔里亚尼), Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Economic Center Network, said: "We visited the Fenjiu (汾酒) Museum, and there are many cultural relics related to the millennium history of Fenjiu (汾酒), which feels very magical."
While adhering to tradition, Fenjiu Group (汾酒集团) drives high-quality development with innovation. In Fenjiu Group (汾酒集团), the processes of packaging and warehousing workshops have been fully mechanized and intelligentized.
Fenjiu Group (汾酒集团) regards "Smart Fenjiu" as an important starting point. On the basis of building a green and healthy brewing ecology, it carries out responsible management of 7 sections, 124 links, 297 quality monitoring nodes, and 3259 quality control parameters in the entire process of production and operation, and strictly, standardized, and high-standard controls product quality.
The person in charge of Fenjiu Group (汾酒集团) introduced that the brewing water of Fenjiu (汾酒) is one of the keys to the unique quality of Fenjiu (汾酒). In 1991, Fenjiu Group (汾酒集团) drilled Well No. 5 with a depth of more than 800 meters upstream of the Guozhuang (郭庄) spring area, and the water source contains rich trace elements.
As of now, Fenjiu's (汾酒) overseas market has covered more than 70 countries and regions around the world, developed more than 100 overseas distributors, established more than 9,000 terminal stores, and more than 180 foreign duty-free shops and Chinese departure duty-free shops.
Timur Kuvatov (铁木尔·库瓦托夫) said that he looks forward to the opportunity of exchanges and cooperation to allow the people of Kazakhstan to taste more authentic Chinese Baijiu.
"In the future, Fenjiu Group (汾酒集团) will continue to adhere to quality, work with all parties to promote the establishment of the international standard system of Chinese Baijiu, continue to enhance the recognition of foreign consumers, and realize the fragrance of Chinese Fenjiu (汾酒) spreading around the world," said the relevant person in charge of Fenjiu Group (汾酒集团).
"I Want to Drive Such a Car Back to My Hometown"
By Jing Hao (景灏), our reporter
Efficient and intelligent automated automobile production lines, multi-road vehicle test sites, extreme environment simulation laboratories... The Sino-foreign media joint interview delegation of the 2025 "Belt and Road" Media Cooperation Forum visited the Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) Xushui (徐水) Factory in Baoding (保定), Hebei (河北) Province, to personally experience the high-quality achievements and innovative results of intelligent manufacturing and new energy vehicles.
The Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) Xushui (徐水) Factory has a planned area of 13 square kilometers, a total investment of more than 30 billion yuan, and a staff size of more than 30,000 people, covering four major processes: stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly. From component forming to vehicle assembly, from material grabbing to product testing, hundreds of robotic arms operate efficiently on the assembly line. In Xushui (徐水), automated robots are playing an increasingly important role.
"The way robots and mechanical equipment are integrated is amazing." At the intelligent factory of Great Wall Motor (长城汽车), Mbali Lesabe (姆巴利·莱萨贝), editor-in-chief of current affairs television news at the South African Broadcasting Corporation, was deeply impressed by the efficient intelligent assembly line. "I also saw that the entire factory found a balance between human resource allocation, robots, mechanical equipment, and process planning, and performed well."
In Xushui (徐水), in order to do a good job in scenario simulation and finished product testing, Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) has built a comprehensive vehicle test site, with 13 functional modules including a high-speed ring road, a dynamic square, and a test mountain, and is equipped with complete supporting auxiliary facilities. The test site was approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in 2015, and some venues (facilities) have the qualifications to carry out announcement inspections in the automotive industry.
After personally experiencing the test ride on the high-speed ring road and the test mountain, Ditiro Motlabane (迪蒂罗·莫特拉巴内), editor-in-chief of the Botswana newspaper "The Patriot," could not hide his excitement: "The test car speed just reached 208 kilometers per hour, but the car was still very stable and the comfort was not affected." The vehicle that Mbali Lesabe (姆巴利·莱萨贝) was riding in underwent a steep slope driving test, and the body remained stable when going up and down the slope. He said that when he took the test ride, he thought of the mountainous areas of South Africa and the remote areas with poor road conditions, "I want to drive such a car back to my hometown."
Behind the high-performance products is a professional R&D force. In Baoding (保定), the Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) Technology Center focuses on product development and provides full-process support from vehicle design, trial production to test verification. It introduces internationally advanced testing technologies and equipment, builds a fully functional and internationally leading test center, and undertakes important R&D tasks in cutting-edge fields such as new energy and assisted driving.
"What impressed me was seeing the technological support behind automobile manufacturing." Abubakar Harshe (阿布巴卡尔·哈尔希), communications officer and television anchor of Zanzibar Broadcasting Corporation of Tanzania, said with emotion, "I didn't know how companies made cars before, but now I understand that there is rigorous technological support behind the vehicles. We must first do research, and then design cars according to actual needs, environmental factors, and geographical conditions."
"Automated equipment, artificial intelligence technology, and the application of robots are everywhere. Everything here is amazing." Basildon Peta (巴斯尔登·佩塔), CEO of Lesotho African Media Holdings, said that he hopes that such development results can further benefit Africa one day.
"Automated equipment, artificial intelligence technology, and the application of robots are ubiquitous; everything here is amazing." Basildon Peta (巴斯尔登·佩塔), CEO of Lesotho African Media Holdings, said that he hopes such development achievements can one day further benefit Africa.
In recent years, Great Wall Motors (长城汽车) has successively invested in and built overseas factories, bringing production and research and development to the international market, and strengthening the cultivation of localized talent teams, transitioning from "products going out" to "ecology going out." Now, Great Wall Motors (长城汽车) is gradually consolidating its international layout, with products exported to more than 170 countries and regions, and overseas sales covering Thailand, Brazil, Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and other countries and regions.
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Return to TopFurther Prosper Legal Research in the New Era
Wang Hongxiang (王洪祥), Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Executive Vice President of the China Law Society (中国法学会)
Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law is a brilliant example of adhering to the "two integrations" in the field of the rule of law and is the fundamental guideline for prospering legal research in the new era. 2025 marks the 5th anniversary of the formal proposal of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law. After 5 years, the Party Central Committee convened another meeting on comprehensively advancing the rule of law, and General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made important instructions, pointing out the direction for comprehensively advancing the rule of law on the new journey.
The China Rule of Law Forum (中国法治论坛) and the China Jurist Forum (中国法学家论坛) are important platforms for studying, publicizing, and researching and interpreting Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law, and for offering suggestions for building a more complete socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics and a socialist rule of law country with a higher level. They have a wide range of influence and appeal in the legal community.
It is necessary to unite and lead the vast number of legal workers to firmly support the "two affirmations" and resolutely achieve the "two safeguards," deeply study and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law, further prosper legal research in the new era, and adhere to the path of the socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics. It is necessary to deepen the understanding of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law, further enhance the consciousness and firmness of implementation, and use the "twelve adherences" to compare and examine work at all times and in all places; deepen the understanding of the situation and tasks of legal research, further enhance the sense of responsibility and mission in doing a good job, and pay more attention to solving the outstanding problems in the construction of the rule of law in China; deepen the understanding of the methodology of legal research, further clarify the key points and focuses of carrying out legal research, and provide strong legal guarantees for the "15th Five-Year Plan" for economic and social development.
Build a Good Comprehensive Management Center to Empower Grassroots Governance
Liu Changgen (刘长根), Standing Committee Member of the Gansu (甘肃) Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and President of the Gansu Law Society (甘肃省法学会)
Since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Gansu (甘肃) has deeply implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, and in accordance with the major deployments of the Party Central Committee and the specific requirements of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission (中央政法委), has coordinated the construction of comprehensive management centers at the provincial, municipal, county, and township levels. Based on serving the masses and facilitating the masses, we have promoted the construction of comprehensive management centers at all levels near streets and roads, and set up functional areas in accordance with the rule of law "roadmap" and "1 hall + N rooms" to realize "one-stop" handling of mass appeals. At present, the average service area of county-level comprehensive management centers has reached 1,730 square meters.
Gansu (甘肃) has innovatively established a mechanism for linking litigation mediation, police mediation, and visit mediation, and promoted the organic integration of the "seven centers" of the comprehensive management center, the mediation center, the petition reception center, the litigation service center, the procuratorial service center, the public legal service center, and the social psychological service center, and strived to promote the mutual promotion and integrated development of the "dual centers" of the government service center and the comprehensive management center, and strived to build the comprehensive management center into a "supermarket" for diversified dispute resolution. We will promote the construction of "smart political and legal affairs," fully gather all kinds of stability-related data and information, and empower grassroots governance.
Through more than 3 years of practice, the platform role of the comprehensive management center has become prominent, and the effect of investigating and resolving contradictions and disputes has continued to appear. In 2025, the province will rely on comprehensive management centers at all levels to mediate and resolve 1.064 million contradictions and disputes. The number of criminal cases, public security cases, and juvenile delinquency cases in the province has decreased year by year, and no major stability-related cases have occurred, and the overall social situation has remained safe and stable.
Deeply Grasp the "Two More Emphases"
Gong Pixiang (公丕祥), Member of the Academic Committee of the China Law Society (中国法学会) and Chief Expert of the Institute of Chinese Rule of Law Modernization, Nanjing Normal University (南京师范大学)
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made important instructions on the work of comprehensively governing the country according to law, emphasizing "more emphasis on the coordination of the rule of law with reform, development, and stability, and more emphasis on guaranteeing and promoting social fairness and justice," which profoundly reveals the strategic base and value orientation for comprehensively advancing the rule of law on the new journey, and points out the direction for strengthening the legal guarantee for Chinese-style modernization and building a socialist rule of law country with a higher level.
Reform, development, and stability are important fulcrums for China's modernization construction. To pay more attention to the coordination of the rule of law with reform, we must adhere to promoting reform under the rule of law and improving the rule of law in reform. To pay more attention to the coordination of the rule of law with development, we must strengthen the strategic planning for the rule of law development to promote high-quality development, fully use legislative means to promote the accelerated development of new quality productive forces, and vigorously enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement and justice in promoting high-quality development. To pay more attention to the coordination of the rule of law with stability, we must unswervingly implement the overall national security concept, deeply promote the standardized construction of comprehensive management centers, and strive to build a safer China with a higher level.
Realizing fairness and justice is the combination point for correctly handling the relationship between the rule of law and reform, the rule of law and development, and the rule of law and stability, and it is the lifeline of the rule of law. It is necessary to accelerate the improvement of the legal system that reflects fairness of rights, fairness of opportunity, and fairness of rules, ensure that law enforcement power is exercised in accordance with the law, fairly, justly, and civilly, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the people through fair justice, and fully demonstrate the value criteria of the legal guarantee for Chinese-style modernization.
Adhere to the "Two Comprehensive Advancements"
Ma Huaide (马怀德), Vice President and Director of the Academic Committee of the China Law Society (中国法学会), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学)
To build a socialist rule of law country with a higher level, it is necessary to comprehensively promote scientific legislation, strict law enforcement, fair justice, and universal law-abiding. It is necessary to strengthen legislative planning and legislative review, and continuously improve the scientific and democratic level of legislation to ensure the quality of legislation; it is necessary to strengthen the construction of a government under the rule of law, fully implement the filing and review of administrative normative documents, and effectively ensure that law enforcement agencies enforce the law strictly, in a standardized, fair, and civilized manner; it is necessary to standardize the operation of judicial power, improve the realization and evaluation mechanism of judicial justice, and improve the fairness, stability, and authority of judicial judgments; it is necessary to promote the construction of a society under the rule of law, and create a good environment in which the whole society respects the rule of law, abides by the rules, respects contracts, and safeguards justice.
To build a socialist rule of law country with a higher level, it is necessary to comprehensively promote the rule of law in all aspects of the country's work. It is necessary to adhere to governing the country according to law, exercising state power according to law, and administering the government according to law, and also to adhere to governing the Party according to regulations, governing the military according to law, governing officials according to law, governing power according to law, governing the Internet according to law, and governing schools according to law. It is necessary to implement the concept of the rule of law, the thinking of the rule of law, the methods of the rule of law, and the mechanisms of the rule of law in all aspects of the country's work, adhere to promoting economic construction, political construction, cultural construction, social construction, and ecological civilization construction on the track of the rule of law, and be good at using the thinking of the rule of law and the methods of the rule of law to promote government governance, economic governance, social governance, and foreign affairs governance, etc., to lay a solid foundation for building a socialist rule of law country with a higher level.
Build a More Complete Socialist Rule of Law System with Chinese Characteristics
Li Lin (李林), Deputy Director of the Academic Committee of the China Law Society (中国法学会), President of the Jurisprudence Research Association, and Member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院)
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that we should focus on building a more complete socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics and building a socialist rule of law country with a higher level. Building a more complete socialist rule of law system is of great significance for further promoting the comprehensive rule of law on the new journey, with the nature of command, overall situation and general grasp, which will provide a strong legal guarantee for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, and lay a solid foundation for building a socialist rule of law country with a higher level.
To build a more complete rule of law system, it is necessary to deepen the jurisprudential research on the original and iconic concept of "building a socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics" in Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law, and promote the improvement of the rule of law system with the innovation of the rule of law theory. Focusing on the goal and task of "more complete," further clarify the scientific connotation, evaluation criteria, promotion methods, and guarantee measures of a more complete rule of law system, and provide operable and evaluable planning guidelines for building a more complete rule of law system. It is necessary to grasp the general grasp of improving the rule of law system, accelerate the formation of a more complete legal norm system, a more efficient rule of law implementation system, a more strict rule of law supervision system, a more powerful rule of law guarantee system, and a more complete intra-Party regulation system. It is necessary to continuously improve the overall quality and governance effectiveness of the rule of law system, and better play the powerful guarantee role of the rule of law system in comprehensively building a modern socialist country.
Accelerate the Construction of a Legal Discipline System with Chinese Characteristics
Mo Jihong (莫纪宏), Vice President of the China Law Society (中国法学会), Member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院), and Director of the Institute of Law
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized, "Accelerate the construction of a disciplinary system, academic system, and discourse system of philosophy and social sciences with Chinese characteristics."
Combining the requirements of "strengthening the implementation and supervision of the Constitution and laws, and improving the institutional mechanism for maintaining the unity of the national rule of law" proposed in the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal reviewed and approved by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, to accelerate the construction of a legal discipline system with Chinese characteristics, we must focus on strengthening the construction of the three major systems of constitutional law, and grasp the three key directions: First, adhere to the constitutional law knowledge system as the core, organically integrate constitutional law with intra-Party regulation science, supervision law science, and other disciplines, and highlight the theoretical characteristics of "adhering to the organic unity of governing the country according to law and governing the Party according to regulations." Second, in discipline construction, constitutional law bears the important task of providing basic legal knowledge and scientific research methods for other departmental law sciences, it is necessary to adhere to systematic thinking, avoid discipline fragmentation, and ensure that each discipline is coordinated and organically unified under the guidance of the constitutional law knowledge system, forming a comprehensive and logically rigorous discipline system. Third, vigorously strengthen the theoretical research of foreign-related law science with the nature of applied constitutional law, and promote China's independent legal knowledge system to the international legal stage.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is necessary to focus on the reform of the global governance system, transform China's governance experience into international rule of law discourse, so that China's legal theory not only serves domestic rule of law construction, but also contributes Chinese wisdom to global governance.
Improve the Education and Training Mechanism of Law Schools
Wang Yi (王轶), Vice President of the China Law Society (中国法学会), Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the Chinese People's Public Security University (中国人民公安大学)
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that "law is a highly practical discipline." Improving the practice-oriented education and training mechanism of law schools is the inherent requirement for law schools to implement the fundamental task of establishing morality and cultivating people, and it is the key to answering the questions of "who to cultivate," "for whom to cultivate," and "how to cultivate."
It is necessary to adhere to using Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law to cast souls and cultivate people, continue to deepen the study, publicity, research, and interpretation of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law, promote it into textbooks, into classrooms, and into minds, and educate and guide the vast number of teachers and students of law schools to be firm believers, active disseminators, and model practitioners of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law. It is necessary to handle the relationship between legal knowledge teaching and practical teaching, construct a practice-oriented and competency-based curriculum system, and improve students' professional quality and application ability. It is necessary to promote the transition from campus classrooms to social practice, and introduce high-quality practical teaching resources from practical departments into universities. It is necessary to cultivate urgently needed and scarce legal professionals and improve the matching degree between the talent training supply side of law schools and the demand side of practical departments. It is necessary to focus on cultivating the ability to transfer to intelligent legal practice and improve students' complex system thinking and problem definition ability, data literacy and quantitative analysis ability, and scientific and technological legal ethics and governance ability. Practice-oriented, in the field of public security higher education, it is concentratedly reflected as combat-oriented, requiring public security higher education to always face actual combat, serve actual combat, and integrate into actual combat, and establish an effective connection between the actual combat demand side and the education supply side.
Adhere to the Organic Unity of Governing the Country According to Law and Governing the Party According to Regulations
Zhou Yezhong (周叶中), Member of the Academic Committee of the China Law Society (中国法学会), Vice President of the Constitutional Law Research Association, and Senior Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, Wuhan University (武汉大学)
It is of great significance to include "adhering to the organic unity of governing the country according to law and governing the Party according to regulations" into the core meaning of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law.
First, it effectively bridges the inherent tension between politics and the rule of law, and between governing the Party and governing the country with the innovation of the rule of law pattern, coordinates the governance of a large Party and the governance of a large country with systematic thinking, and contributes legal solutions by demonstrating Chinese wisdom. It is an important manifestation of the profound scientific nature, strong vitality, and distinct subjectivity of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law. Second, it provides important legal support for forming the unique advantages of "the governance of the Communist Party of China" and "the governance of China," and provides important path guidance for leading "the governance of China" with "the governance of the Communist Party of China," and fully consolidates "the governance of the Communist Party of China" and "the governance of China" from the legal level. Third, by forming an effective mechanism for managing and governing the Party that combines other-discipline and self-discipline, and constructing a governance chain that leads and guarantees governing the country according to law with governing the Party according to regulations, and supports and promotes governing the Party according to regulations with governing the country according to law, it provides an innovative path for solving the governance problems of a large Party and a large country on the institutional track and coordinating the practice of "two answers." Fourth, it has formed a new path for the legalization of political party governance marked by governing the Party according to regulations, provided new experience in constructing a "grand rule of law" pattern with both national law governance and Party regulation governance, developed a new principle of legal construction that is a dialectical unity of politics and the rule of law, and made important original contributions to the development of world political party governance and legal civilization.
Build a High-Quality Team of Foreign-Related Legal Talents
Huang Jin (黄进), Member of the Academic Committee of the China Law Society (中国法学会), President of the Chinese Society of Private International Law, and Senior Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, Wuhan University (武汉大学)
To build a high-quality team of foreign-related legal talents with both ability and political integrity and both morality and law, it requires the joint efforts of the state, society, universities, industries, and individuals over a long period of time. It is necessary to strengthen top-level design and strategic planning, clarify the responsibilities of various departments, and form a coordinated and efficient working mechanism.
Universities are the first front for cultivating foreign-related legal talents. In terms of cultivating foreign-related legal talents, it is necessary to grasp the key links: First, adhere to establishing morality and cultivating people, and combining morality and law. Second, strengthen the construction of international law disciplines and majors, and run high-level international law education. Deeply understand that international law disciplines and majors are the discipline and professional platform for cultivating foreign-related legal talents, and explore the construction of international law first-level disciplines and international law undergraduate majors. Third, deepen the reform of higher legal education and innovate the training model of foreign-related legal talents. Taking the cultivation of students' spirit, literacy, and ability of creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship as the core, the training of foreign-related legal talents is carried out through "six crosses," namely, cross-disciplinary majors (breaking down disciplinary barriers and promoting the deep integration of law with foreign languages, economics and trade, international relations, information technology, and other disciplines), cross-teaching and scientific research, cross-schools and colleges, cross-academic levels (exploring new models such as undergraduate-master-doctoral programs), cross-theory and practice, and cross-national regions (joint training at home and abroad). Fourth, improve the practice-oriented training mechanism and increase the intensity of practical teaching. Fifth, vigorously promote "AI + law" education. At the same time, it is necessary to carry out continuing education and training in foreign-related legal affairs for foreign-related workers.
Build a Safer and More Law-Based China with a Higher Level
Huang Wenyi (黄文艺), Member of the Academic Committee of the China Law Society (中国法学会) and Editor-in-Chief of "China Legal Science" Magazine
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made important instructions on building a safer and more law-based China with a higher level. Deeply implementing Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law and the overall national security concept, and building a safer and more law-based China with a higher level are important goals of Chinese-style modernization in the new era and on the new journey.
This requires adhering to the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee over national security work, improving the efficient and authoritative national security leadership system, and improving the national security legal system, strategic system, policy system, and risk prevention and control system. Accelerate the improvement of the social governance laws and regulations system, deepen the overall prevention and control system and capacity building of social security, improve the social conflict and dispute prevention and resolution system, and improve the social governance system. In line with the people's expectations for a high-quality and better life, expand the scope of human rights legal protection, expand the chain of human rights legal protection, improve the human rights legal protection system, and enhance the effectiveness of human rights legal protection. Build a complete system of foreign-related laws and regulations, improve foreign-related law enforcement, justice, and dispute resolution mechanisms, improve a strong and effective overseas interest protection system, and strengthen the legal security chain for protecting China's overseas interests. Safeguard the new development pattern with a new security pattern and promote high-quality development with a high level of the rule of law, and provide strong security and legal guarantees for continuing to write a new chapter in the two miracles of rapid economic development and long-term social stability.
Escort the High-Quality Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with the Rule of Law
Leung Mei Fun (梁美芬), Member of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and Hong Kong Deputy to the National People's Congress
Liang Meifen (梁美芬), Member of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Basic Law Committee of the National People's Congress Standing Committee and Hong Kong Deputy to the National People's Congress
"One Country, Two Systems" is the best institutional arrangement for maintaining long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macao after their return to the motherland. Under this framework, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has formed a pattern of "One Country, Two Systems, and Three Jurisdictions." Nearly 500 Hong Kong and Macao legal professionals have obtained practicing qualifications in the Greater Bay Area, and the *Action Program for the Rule of Law Construction in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area* promotes the efficient connection of the three regions' systems through the basic principle of "three connections, two accesses, and one bay area."
As a key point of the country's foreign-related rule of law strategy, Hong Kong has become the headquarters of the International Organization for Mediation, relying on its three major advantages: the connection of diverse legal systems, the concentration of international law firms, and its location radiating across the Asia-Pacific region. It has also welcomed the Asia-Pacific Regional Liaison Office of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law, consolidating its position as an international legal hub. The Arbitration Ordinance, revised in 2025, establishes the "Hong Kong Capital, Hong Kong Arbitration" system, complementing the functions of the International Organization for Mediation. Hong Kong has simultaneously launched the International Academy for Legal Talents Training, with universities offering specialized courses and building a talent exchange base in the Greater Bay Area to share Hong Kong's rule of law brand. Combining the suggestions of the "15th Five-Year Plan," Hong Kong is promoting the standardization of dispute resolution services to help stabilize the industrial chain and promote institutional opening-up.
In the future, Hong Kong will take Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on the Rule of Law as a guide, deepen international rule of law cooperation, improve the legal connection in the Greater Bay Area, cultivate compound rule of law talents, enrich the connotation of foreign-related rule of law in the practice of "One Country, Two Systems," and continue to contribute Hong Kong's strength to safeguarding national interests, promoting global governance reform, and promoting world peace and development.
Further Improve the Talent Cultivation System for Foreign-related Rule of Law
Xiao Kai (肖凯), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of East China University of Political Science and Law
Currently, China's institutional opening-up and the globalization process of enterprises promote each other, and the construction of foreign-related rule of law is ushering in new development opportunities. The legal service industry is also facing new development propositions: First, the international regulatory system is becoming more complex, and the pressure on corporate compliance governance is significantly increasing; Second, with the diversification of enterprises' overseas forms, cross-border legal services still show insufficient coordination and systematicness; Third, the continuous development of digital technology has brought new challenges such as cross-border data compliance, and also promoted further innovation in the models and tools of legal services.
As an important part of the productive service industry, the legal service industry must resonate with the high-quality development of the economy and society, and realize the functional transformation from traditional dispute resolution to risk prevention and development empowerment. In this process, the cultivation of foreign-related rule of law talents is of fundamental significance. We should further strengthen the practice-oriented legal education reform: First, focus on value guidance and cultivate a sense of responsibility that is both based on national interests and has an international perspective; Second, form a composite knowledge structure, promote the integration and understanding of domestic rule of law and international rules, and enhance the ability to adapt and transform compliance requirements in different legal domains; Third, build a three-dimensional capability system that adapts to the needs of cross-border governance, and improve comprehensive skills such as risk identification, project coordination, and technology application through simulating real cross-border scenarios.
Connecting with International High-Standard Economic and Trade Rules
Wang Chongmin (王崇敏), Vice President of the China Law Society Legislative Research Association and Deputy Director of the Legal Affairs Committee of the Hainan Provincial People's Congress
Guided by Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on the Rule of Law and General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平)'s series of important speeches and instructions on Hainan's work, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) makes full use of the three types of legislative power of the Hainan Free Trade Port regulations, special economic zone regulations, and local regulations, and proactively benchmarks international economic and trade rules such as the *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership* (CPTPP) and the *Digital Economy Partnership Agreement* (DEPA). It has formulated and promulgated regulations such as the *Hainan Free Trade Port Foreign Investment Regulations* and the *Hainan Free Trade Port Digital Economy Promotion Regulations*, connecting and transforming dozens of international high-standard economic and trade rules for implementation.
The connection between Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) regulations and international high-standard economic and trade rules is a systematic and deep-level institutional connection involving multiple levels such as the legal system, regulatory model, government functions, market ecology, and risk prevention and control. The Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) will fully operate under customs clearance on December 18, 2025. In the future, the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) must firmly anchor the important strategic goal of "building the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自由贸易港) into an important gateway leading China's new era of opening to the outside world," build a hierarchical and classified regulatory connection and optimization system, and achieve in-depth connection with international high-standard economic and trade rules through legislative model innovations such as "one rule, one law, one connection" (小快灵 (xiǎo kuài líng - "small, quick, and flexible," refers to a nimble and efficient approach to problem-solving)), strengthen regulatory compliance and risk prevention and control early warning systems, and achieve rule localization under the premise of ensuring national security, and build a new form of open world economy.
Using High-Level Legislation to Ensure High-Quality Development of Foreign Investment
Tian Ya (田涯), Second-level Inspector of the Treaty and Law Department of the Ministry of Commerce
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposal reviewed and approved by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed to effectively implement foreign investment management, improve the overseas comprehensive service system, promote trade and investment integration, and guide the rational and orderly cross-border layout of industrial and supply chains. This puts forward higher requirements for us to improve the system and mechanism for promoting and guaranteeing foreign investment in a rule-of-law manner, improve the foreign investment management service system, and promote the high-quality development of foreign investment.
After long-term development, China's foreign investment has significantly improved in quality and efficiency, and now ranks among the top three in the world in terms of foreign investment flow and stock. Foreign investment has played an irreplaceable role in China's expansion of its global trade and investment partner network, deep participation in global economic governance, and maintenance of diversified and stable international economic and trade relations. As the department responsible for the overall management of foreign investment, the Ministry of Commerce has continued to promote the construction of a foreign investment system, strengthen the construction of an overseas comprehensive service system, and strive to build an overseas investment interest protection system, providing a solid rule of law guarantee for our "going out" enterprises.
However, the construction of the rule of law in China's foreign investment field still faces three challenges: First, the legislative level of foreign investment needs to be improved; Second, there are insufficient legal tools for foreign investment protection; Third, the foreign investment management system still needs to be further improved. In 2025, the State Council's legislative work plan included the relevant expression of "promoting foreign investment legislation" for the first time. The Ministry of Commerce will adhere to Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on the Rule of Law as a guide, resolutely implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, base itself on its functions, and actively promote foreign investment legislation.
Practicing Whole-Process People's Democracy through Legislation
Hu Jian (胡健), Deputy Director of the Research Office of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
The major concept of whole-process people's democracy is a major original theoretical contribution of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平). Legislation is an important political activity that transforms the Party's propositions and the people's will into the will of the state through legal procedures. Practicing whole-process people's democracy through legislation is of great significance, rich in connotation, and far-reaching in influence. From a political perspective, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平)'s important exposition on whole-process people's democracy began with the work of the National People's Congress and legislative work, and began with grassroots legislative liaison points. Practicing whole-process people's democracy through legislation is not only the premise and foundation of good laws and governance, but also has a typical demonstration role in promoting whole-process people's democracy into all fields of governance. From the perspective of institutional connotation, democracy and the rule of law are closely linked and complement each other. Democracy is the foundation and premise of the rule of law, and the rule of law is an important guarantee of democracy. Practicing whole-process people's democracy through legislation must improve the institutional system of whole-process people's democracy, continuously enhance the systematicness, standardization, and effectiveness of the democratic system, and continuously promote the democratic practice mechanism to be more sound, the guarantee to be more powerful, and the operation to be smoother, and further improve the institutionalization, standardization, and proceduralization level of whole-process people's democracy. From a practical value perspective, the more emphasis is placed on the rule of law, the more important it is to improve the quality of legislation. The people's maximum orderly participation in the legislative process, and the full and effective expression of their will and wishes through various forms and channels, is conducive to the legislative bodies fully understanding the various interest demands of different interest groups and representatives of different classes, so that legislation is more scientific, reasonable, and in line with reality.
The Rule of Law Construction Resonates with Technological Change
Xu Yan (徐炎), Vice President of the China Association for Science and Technology Law and Vice President of Tencent
China's Internet rule of law construction has always resonated with technological changes, organically integrating "rigid bottom lines" and "flexible governance." In the face of various new problems arising with technological development, relevant departments penetrate the appearance of technology, comprehensively consider factors such as technological innovation, fair competition, and social security, and continuously provide accurate regulation and guidance through systematic and coordinated legislation, judiciary, and law enforcement.
For example, in recent years, with the development of digital technology, a large number of new forms of infringement have emerged in the online long video field. Once high-quality dramas are launched, large-scale infringing content quickly emerges on some short video, browser, and online disk platforms, seriously eroding the foundation of the film and television industry. The protection of copyright in online long videos has fallen into a cycle of "notice-deletion-re-notice-re-deletion." In the face of the failure of the "notice-deletion" rule in the governance of online long video infringement, courts in various places actively think about new governance paths. Based on the provisions of the Civil Code on "notice-necessary measures," they comprehensively consider the type of film and television works, the characteristics of platform services, business models, and industry technical levels, and determine that short video, browser, and online disk platforms should take necessary measures such as filtering and blocking in a timely manner to strengthen the governance of large-scale infringement of popular dramas and improve copyright compliance governance capabilities. Through a series of judgments by courts at all levels and in various places, the specific application of the "notice-necessary measures" rule has become increasingly perfect, effectively guaranteeing the healthy development of the film and television industry.
Return to TopPeace is a bright national calling card for China. As the Spring Festival approaches, everywhere is filled with the joy of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, full of the warmth of travelers returning home, and contains the deep prayers of thousands of households for peace and tranquility.
Delving into streets and alleys to investigate hidden dangers, building a solid "firewall" for the festival; patiently mediating conflicts and disputes, resolving the "worries" around us; sticking to posts for patrol duties, ensuring the tranquility of thousands of homes... On the eve of the Spring Festival, our reporter followed in the footsteps of the builders of Peaceful China, recording their busy moments and feeling the warmth and dedication in the spring.
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"Safe" New Year Goods Delivered Home
Our reporters Qi Yukun (亓玉昆) and Wang Pei (王沛)
Spring Festival couplets, Fu characters, dried seafood, candies and dried fruits... Every December, the Wanggezhuang Grand Fair (王哥庄大集) in Laoshan District (崂山区), Qingdao (青岛), Shandong Province, is filled with a dazzling array of goods, with stalls stretching for several miles. The bustling New Year market sees a surge in electricity demand, coupled with frequent New Year customs such as smoking cured meat and setting off fireworks, leading to a rise in fire safety hazards.
"Uncle, when smoking cured meat for the New Year, be sure to keep it away from flammable materials," "Auntie, there are many electrical appliances in the stall, don't randomly connect the sockets, and remember to cut off the power when you leave"... While distributing the "Family Fire Prevention Manual," firefighters explained fire prevention knowledge in a down-to-earth dialect, while inspecting each stall one by one, focusing on checking the wiring, fire extinguisher equipment, and other conditions, and immediately reminding them to rectify any hidden dangers found.
"You guys never miss a year, fire safety publicity has become a common 'New Year custom' for our grand fair!" said a seafood stall owner who has been operating at the Wanggezhuang Grand Fair for more than 30 years with a smile.
"The century-old New Year market is a cultural symbol. We set up a publicity position here to deliver the 'safety' New Year goods to homes, so that the New Year customs can continue in peace," responded Sun Bin (孙斌), a firefighter from the Laoshan District Fire and Rescue Brigade.
As the festival approaches, the flow of people in areas such as the coastal line and near-sea bathing beaches increases, and many tourists take photos and check in near dangerous shore sections, easily ignoring the risks of tides and undercurrents.
On the training ground of the National Water Rescue Qingdao Brigade, team members wearing unified water rescue suits carried out practical exercises such as rescue boat formation and diving search and rescue. "We scientifically set up forward deployment points in key coastal areas with dense tourists, such as Zhanqiao (栈桥), and put rescue forces where the masses need them most," said Xu Tianxiang (徐天翔), captain of the rescue brigade. The forward deployment points are equipped with high-tech rescue equipment, and key team members are arranged to be on duty 24 hours a day, not only undertaking emergency rescue tasks, but also simultaneously guiding the masses to stay away from dangerous shore sections.
Only a burst of roaring sounds was heard, and Gao Song (高嵩), a pilot from the Qingdao Fire and Rescue Detachment Helicopter Rescue Brigade, drove a fire helicopter through the city's sky, recording potential risk points and providing accurate information for ground fire forces.
Focusing on the setting off of fireworks and firecrackers during the festival, forest fire prevention, and the safety of densely populated places, the Aviation Rescue Brigade has formulated detailed flight patrol plans and emergency response plans to ensure that once an emergency occurs, air-ground coordination and rapid disposal can be achieved as soon as possible.
In response to the characteristics of many large communities, dense commercial outlets, and concentrated express delivery and takeaway stations in the jurisdiction, the Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Zone Fire and Rescue Brigade, in conjunction with streets, housing construction, urban management and other departments, carried out multiple rounds of "carpet-style" investigations and rectifications, focusing on cleaning up outstanding problems such as electric vehicles parked in building corridors, charging in households, "flying wire charging," and illegal modification of batteries, to eliminate fire hazards to the greatest extent.
"It is the mission of our fire team to protect the family reunion, peace and harmony of the Spring Festival," said Jiang Daning (姜大宁), director of the Qingdao Fire and Rescue Bureau. He said that through a "land, sea, and air" all-round layout, fire safety inspections will continue to be increased, and the fire safety defense line for the Spring Festival will be firmly built.
Kunshan People's Court (昆山市人民法院), Jiangsu Province——
Enforcement in Place, Heart is Warm
Our reporter Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲)
On the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, with the arrival of the second payment of enforcement funds, the blind elderly man Mr. Chen (陈先生) recovered all the compensation. "Thank you so much for helping me get back the money for medical treatment!" Mr. Chen was very moved and held the hand of the enforcement judge who came to visit tightly.
Mr. Chen lives in Bacheng Town (巴城镇), Kunshan (昆山) City, Jiangsu Province (江苏省). He was injured in a traffic accident and the court ruled that the perpetrator should compensate him for medical expenses, nursing expenses and other expenses totaling more than 30,000 yuan. However, the perpetrator only assisted in sending him to the hospital at the time of the accident, and then never actively fulfilled the compensation obligation, and could not be contacted for a long time.
With the judgment of winning the case, the perpetrator was slow to fulfill his obligations, and Mr. Chen was anxious. Due to his mobility issues, Mr. Chen was unable to go to the court to apply for compulsory enforcement procedures, so he sought help through the 12345 government service platform.
The Kunshan People's Court launched an on-site service mechanism. The case-handling judge Sun Qing (孙青) and his colleagues came to Mr. Chen's home to complete the application for compulsory enforcement procedures for him.
"Tell me, I'll help you write it." Sun Qing filled out the application enforcement materials on behalf of the elderly man according to his dictation, patiently explained the enforcement process, and his colleagues recorded the entire process with law enforcement recorders to ensure the standardization of the procedure.
"We have opened a green channel for road traffic accident-related livelihood cases and insist on quick filing and quick enforcement." Sun Qing introduced that the court checked and controlled the money of the person being enforced as soon as possible, and found that there was only more than 10,000 yuan in his account, which was not enough to pay the elderly man's compensation.
What to do? After careful investigation, the enforcement judge found that the person being enforced's housing provident fund had been paid normally. Following this clue, the enforcement judge found the work unit information of the person being enforced. "Community grid members are familiar with the situation and are the sensitive 'mobile radar' at the grassroots level." The enforcement judge sent the information to the community grid members to verify the situation and confirm that the person being enforced worked in a trade company in the jurisdiction.
After locking the information of the person being enforced, the case handlers quickly dispatched and blocked the person being enforced in a trade company. "Please immediately fulfill the obligations determined by the effective legal documents. If you evade enforcement or resist enforcement, the enforcement court will take detention measures in accordance with the law; if it constitutes the crime of refusing to execute judgments and rulings, the corresponding criminal responsibility will be investigated in accordance with the law." After hearing the case handlers explain the legal consequences of evading enforcement, the perpetrator took the initiative to take out more than 10,000 yuan in cash and promised to actively raise funds and deliver the remaining part to the court in cash the next day.
"This is more than 20,000 yuan in cash paid by the perpetrator, and the other 10,000 yuan in case funds seized by the court will be distributed in the form of bank transfers." In late January, the case handlers went to Mr. Chen's home to deliver the cash.
Receiving all the compensation before the Spring Festival, Mr. Chen felt warm in his heart: "You have helped me solve my worries, and I can have a warm New Year!"
Shantou Public Security System (汕头市公安系统), Guangdong Province——
Three-Dimensional Patrols Around the Clock
Our reporter Zhang Tianpei (张天培)
The Han River (韩江) surges, the red lanterns on the arcade buildings are hung high in order, full of joy; the ancestral hall drums sound, the Yingge dance (英歌舞) rhythm is sonorous, and the New Year atmosphere is strong.
As the Spring Festival approaches, in Shantou (汕头) City, Guangdong Province (广东省), the Yingge Dance Carnival in Chaoyang District (潮阳区) and Chaonan District (潮南区) has begun to be staged in turn. Dozens of local Shantou and overseas Yingge teams and lion dance teams gather happily and are extraordinarily wonderful; Chen Cihong's Former Residence (陈慈黉故居) in Chenghai District (澄海区) and Zhanglin Ancient Port (樟林古港) create a brand of integrated development of overseas Chinese culture and tourism, attracting tourists from all over the world with beautiful village scenery and profound heritage; on Nan'ao Island (南澳岛), the fishing lantern exhibition of the Spring Festival Fishing Lantern Competition and Intangible Cultural Heritage Week is full of colorful flags, representing the harvest of the past year and the inheritance of fishing culture.
In the crowd, the police officers, wearing green fluorescent vests, transformed into "safety guides," while疏导人流, while reminding the masses and tourists to pay attention to safety. "Police blue" and "fluorescent green" have become the warm guardians of the safety of folk custom teams' parades.
"The Spring Festival is a day for family reunion, joy and peace, and it is also a busy time for us." Lu Wei (陆纬), deputy captain of the Shantou Public Security Bureau's Public Security Detachment, said, "Every year before the Spring Festival, we will conduct research and judgment on police big data, sort out the safety risk points of various folk custom activities such as 'Yingge Dance Parade,' 'Ying Lao Ye (营老爷),' and 'Lantern Competition,' investigate the sudden and unexpected situations that may occur on the scene, set up 'safety outposts' according to local conditions, and build a three-dimensional patrol system of 'guarding points, patrolling lines, and strengthening surfaces' to ensure that the activities are safe and foolproof during the event."
"In the past, when participating in parade activities, I was most afraid of losing things and conflicts due to the large number of people and chaos. Now, with the police escorting the whole process, I feel at ease wherever I go, and I can fully feel the joyful festive atmosphere." Villagers who came to participate in folk custom activities praised the "police blue" around them.
In folk custom activities, young people can be seen everywhere. Looking at the young team members in the Yingge dance team with their heroic posture and unlimited vitality, the old Yingge dance artist Zhang Bo (张伯) gave a thumbs up. During the Spring Festival, Shantou Public Security coordinated with the community to rely on activities such as the juvenile "Yingge Team," "Gong and Drum Team," and "Dragon and Lion Dance Team" to fully mobilize the enthusiasm of young people to participate in folk custom activities, so that young people can feel the charm of traditional culture more in participating in performances and enrich their holiday life. "Encouraging more young people to participate in healthy folk custom activities can allow young people to have a place to go and something to do during the holidays, which not only greatly reduces the risk of illegal activities involving minors during the Spring Festival, but also cleverly combines the prevention and governance of illegal and criminal activities involving minors with the promotion of traditional culture," said Guo Quanmao (郭铨茂), a police officer from the Public Security Brigade of the Chaoyang Branch of the Shantou Public Security Bureau.
One emergency dispatch after another, one enthusiastic solution to difficulties after another, one warm help after another, in the joyful and peaceful New Year atmosphere, Shantou Public Security's safety protection and warm service are always online, adding a warm and moving safe color to this Spring Festival, making the strong New Year atmosphere more secure and happier.
Beijing Tongzhou District Labor Dispute People's Mediation Studio——
Settling Cases and Disputes for a Better New Year
Our reporter Zhang Cong (张璁)
February 4, Lichun (立春) (lì chūn - "start of spring," the first solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar). Beijing Tongzhou District Labor Dispute People's Mediation Studio.
"The New Year is coming soon. If I still can't get my wages, I won't feel at ease for the New Year." As soon as it opened early in the morning, Master Xu (徐师傅) and his party of 5 were waiting at the door of the mediation room, hoping that today's mediation would have a good result.
"I have brought the manager of the labor service company here today, and I will definitely give everyone an explanation." For Master Xu and their wages, Liang Jinghua (梁敬华), a people's mediator for labor disputes in Tongzhou District, has been investigating and communicating these past two days, and only this last step is left.
Speaking of this wage, Master Xu opened the conversation: the five of them are fellow villagers from a county. Since June 2024, they have been working as carpenters on a construction project site in Tongzhou District for more than half a year. After leaving the site in January 2025, a labor service fee has not been settled.
What's the problem? Manager Yang (杨经理) of the labor service company also has a lot of grievances: "We paid the money at that time, but Wang (王某), who led them, just didn't admit it."
Liang Jinghua first got to the bottom of the situation before mediation: it turned out that when Master Xu and the others first arrived at the construction site, they only signed a contract but didn't have time to apply for a bank card, so the wages were always first transferred to the account of Wang, the team leader, and then transferred to the workers by Wang. However, one of the transfers of 100,000 yuan was shown on the company's account as a labor service fee paid to the workers, but Wang said that it was a payment for other projects, and the two sides argued about this.
Seeing this situation, Liang Jinghua decided to use both "law, reason, and emotion." To Manager Yang, Liang Jinghua told him that it was a fact that Master Xu and the others did not receive the money, and that the legitimate rights and interests of the migrant workers could not be harmed because of the dispute between the company and the team leader. "They are usually scattered in various places to work, and it is not easy to get together for a trip. Staying one more day means one more day of expenses. We must hurry up and give them an explanation."
After some mediation, the company finally agreed to settle the wages for Master Xu first on the same day, and the dispute with Wang, the team leader, would be handled in another case. So the two sides quickly signed a mediation agreement.
On the spot, Manager Yang scanned the QR code and transferred money to Master Xu and the others one by one according to the detailed list of each person's labor service fee. Hearing the "ding" sound of the money arriving in the mobile phone, Master Xu and the others finally felt relieved.
"People's mediation takes a short time, is efficient, and has low costs to protect rights. Labor disputes that are relatively simple, not very controversial, and have a small amount of money involved, not only reduce the burden of litigation for workers, but also have a more obvious effect of settling cases and disputes," Liang Jinghua introduced. In 2025, he received nearly 4,000 visitors and recovered 42 million yuan in economic losses for workers.
"By the way, what's your last name? You have been busy for us, we must thank you!" Before leaving, Master Xu suddenly remembered that he had not asked the mediator's name. "You're welcome, we are people's mediators. As long as the masses have needs, we will provide enthusiastic service!" Liang Jinghua said.
Return to TopBy: 亓玉昆
"We celebrate the old and new year together, welcoming and sending off this night." As the Spring Festival approaches, people from other lands embark on the road to reunion with joyful hearts. "Have a smooth journey, return home safely, and have a happy New Year," people send their best wishes to relatives and friends.
Since the start of the Spring Festival travel season, the land of China has seen bustling crowds and shuttling traffic. The flowing China reflects the joy of reunion and is full of the vitality of development. Whether it is family and friends gathering, traveling, or sticking to one's post, safety is an essential part of the New Year's vision.
The flowing China cannot be separated from the escort of the rule of law. In order to prevent and resolve risks and hidden dangers, Kaiyuan City (开远市), Yunnan (云南) Province, launched a series of legal publicity activities with the theme of "Spring Festival Travel Begins, Legal Blessings Accompany," guiding the public to respect, study, abide by, and use the law; the "Jian Run Feng He" studio of the People's Procuratorate of Decheng District (德城区), Dezhou City (德州市), Shandong (山东) Province, set up legal popularization stalls in the market, and sent special "legal New Year goods" to the masses through the distribution of "rule of law lucky bags"... Aiming at the hot issues concerning people's livelihoods that are easily involved before and after the Spring Festival, such as wage arrears for migrant workers, personal injury compensation, and insurance claims, various places have innovated forms to carry out legal popularization activities, extend the tentacles of legal services, and relieve the urgent difficulties and anxieties of the people.
The flowing China tests social governance. During the Spring Festival, the use of fire, electricity, and gas increases, and the risk of fire rises. The Changchun (长春) Fire and Rescue Bureau (消防救援局) in Jilin (吉林) Province deepened the investigation of fire hazards in small catering places and other places, and stationed forces in key areas such as large business districts for patrol and duty. As far as the Spring Festival travel season is concerned, people not only hope to arrive home safely, but also look forward to a pleasant journey. The railway department has increased the number of trains and scientifically formulated ticket allocation and adjustment strategies; many highway service areas have extended the charging network for new energy vehicles and optimized charging conditions; some cities have launched special ticket purchase channels for the elderly, volunteer assistance, and scenic spot discounts, bringing the warmth of home to people on "reverse Spring Festival travel." These practices are a vivid reflection of the refinement and humanization of social governance, injecting more security and comfort into the New Year.
Ice removers on railway lines, police officers on duty at stations, firefighters conducting safety inspections... workers in all walks of life shoulder safety, silently stick to their posts, and guard the lights of thousands of homes, creating a convenient, warm, and safe holiday environment for everyone. Relevant departments should be clear about the situation and plan ahead, and respond to the uncertainty of emergencies with their own initiative in preventing and resolving risks, so as to implement safety in a practical manner and give the masses peace of mind.
Safety is no small matter, and everyone is a beneficiary and participant in a safe China. When driving out, abide by traffic regulations and eliminate fatigue driving, drunk driving, and unlicensed driving; when using coal stoves, charcoal fires, and other heating equipment indoors, open doors and windows frequently for ventilation to keep the indoor air fresh; do not be greedy when drinking alcohol, do not click on suspicious links, and do not participate in gambling and other illegal activities... Everyone should improve their safety awareness, abide by social rules, and jointly build a safety defense line, so that society can be more harmonious and orderly.
During the Spring Festival, safety is the hope. It is the safety of countless small families that converges into the national peace and security of hundreds of millions of people.
Return to TopBy: 陈涌泉
The release of the "Three-Year Action Plan for Revitalizing Drama (2026-2028)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan") is like a spring breeze blowing into the pear garden, causing a strong reaction in the drama community. This programmatic document is not only an accurate response to the challenges currently facing the drama field, but also a strategic layout for future cultural construction. It has distinct systematic, scientific, and operational characteristics, reflecting the strategic thinking and practical wisdom of promoting high-quality drama development in the new era.
A significant feature of the "Plan" is the construction of a comprehensive governance system with a complete chain and multiple levels, breaking through the past fragmented and project-based support model, and organically integrating links such as creation and production, talent cultivation, market cultivation, and inheritance and protection with systematic thinking. The policy design emphasizes both top-level planning and grassroots implementation, and it pays attention to both the reform of state-owned theaters and the encouragement of social forces to participate, forming an organic whole that is closely linked and mutually supportive. This systematic governance thinking reflects a deep understanding of the complexity of the drama art ecology. The far-reaching significance of the "Plan" lies in providing institutional guarantees and a mechanism path for the sustainable development of Chinese drama. The "Plan" not only focuses on launching excellent works in the short term, but also strives to cultivate a healthy ecology through institutional innovation. Of particular note is that the "Plan" reflects a deep cultural feeling and historical responsibility for the protection of endangered opera genres, the support of grassroots theater troupes, and the cultivation of young audiences, striving to maintain cultural roots in innovative development and not forgetting public welfare attributes in the face of the market.
The "Plan" demonstrates the dual height of being based on cultural self-confidence and following artistic laws. On the one hand, the "Plan" places the revitalization of drama in the grand narrative of inheriting the excellent traditional Chinese culture and building a strong socialist cultural country, emphasizing the unique role of drama in telling Chinese stories, conveying the spirit of the times, and凝聚价值共识 (níng jù jià zhí gòng shí - "coagulating value consensus," to form a shared understanding of values), demonstrating a high degree of cultural awareness and mission responsibility. On the other hand, the entire text consistently runs through the respect for the ontology of drama art. Whether it is emphasizing the laws of creation, opposing "big production" waste, or establishing a scientific evaluation system and protecting the characteristics of opera genres, it reflects the policy rationality of "artistic logic first." This height of organically combining cultural strategy and artistic laws makes the policy not only have ideological leadership but also professional feasibility, outlining a development path that is both deep and warm for the high-quality development of drama in the new era.
The outstanding highlight of the "Plan" is that it transforms macro strategic guidance into concrete and operable "grasps."
Breaking the "theory of subject matter only" and calling for artistic sincerity and diversity
For a long time, some creations have fallen into the trap of "theory of subject matter only," equating "correct subject matter" with "artistic success," and 一窝蜂 (yī wō fēng - "a swarm of bees," to act in a swarm; to follow the crowd blindly) flocking to popular subject matter, resulting in subject matter homogenization and creation modalization. Thousands of plays are almost the same, almost all of which are a routine, with concepts greater than images and preaching more than infection. Opposing the "theory of subject matter only" does not negate the value of major theme creation, but advocates a healthier and more open creative ecology. Its core is to guide drama back to the narrative essence of "people-oriented" - regardless of the size of the subject matter, the key lies in whether it can shape three-dimensional characters with exquisite artistic techniques, convey sincere emotions, and trigger resonance in the times.
This move unties all sincere creations, encouraging artists to start from the life they are most familiar with and feel most deeply, to discover and express the rich spiritual landscape of this era. Some successful cases have confirmed the vitality of this direction. For example, the Shanghai opera "Chen Huansheng's Food Problem," which won the "Five-One Project" Award and the Wenhua Drama Award, cuts in from the perspective of a farmer's "eating," and uses comedy and even absurd techniques to carry heavy historical and realistic thinking, achieving the unity of ideology, artistry, and entertainment. In the future, we will see more masterpieces of "small subject matter, great feelings, and positive energy," and the garden of drama will be more colorful.
Highlighting "script first" and building a solid "bottom of the barrel"
The phenomena of "emphasizing form over content" and "emphasizing director over text" in past drama creations have affected the connotation and depth of drama art to a certain extent. Emphasizing "script first" is an adherence to the principle of "content is king." The script is the foundation of a play, and it is the foundation and soul of drama art.
Whether a bucket can hold water does not only depend on how long the wooden planks are, but fundamentally depends on whether the bottom of the bucket is strong. In a complete drama work, the various professions of secondary creation such as director, performance, music, and stage art are all "wooden planks," but only the script is the "bottom of the barrel." No matter how high the planks are, without a solid bottom, it cannot hold water at all. If the script foundation is poor, no matter how good the secondary creation staff are, it is difficult to create excellent drama works. Emphasizing script argumentation is a respect for creators and artistic laws. Drama creation has its inherent laws and cannot be rushed. A good script takes time to polish and needs to be revised and improved repeatedly. When all drama creations put the quality of the script first, the creative level of the entire industry will inevitably be improved, and the audience will be able to see more excellent works. Only by building a solid "foundation" for the script can Chinese drama move forward steadily and far in inheritance and innovation, and truly realize the leap from "plateau" to "peak."
From "single link excellence" to "overall artistic excellence"
The whole-process creation guidance mechanism and the "script first" concept are matched to form a complete drama creation quality assurance system. "Script first" solves the problem of "whether the story is good or not," while the whole-process argumentation solves the problem of "how the story is told, performed, and presented well." The combination of the two forms a complete quality chain from text to stage.
The core of the whole-process creation guidance mechanism lies in expanding the control of creation quality from a single script link to all key creation links such as director, music, performance, and stage art, forming a systematic and collaborative art production process management, promoting the transformation of drama production from "experience-driven" to "system-driven," forming a more scientific, systematic, and transparent creation process, thereby achieving resource optimization and risk control. Early argumentation of various link schemes can avoid resource waste and construction delays caused by mid-term revisions, improve creation efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and promote artistic collaboration and collective wisdom. Cross-departmental argumentation breaks the "island phenomenon" of creation links, promotes in-depth dialogue between screenwriters, directors, composers, stage designers, and actors, avoids the disconnection between first-time creation and secondary creation, and stimulates collective creativity. Young directors, designers, etc. can participate in argumentation, receive guidance from predecessors, understand the entire creation process, and accelerate growth. Establishing a whole-process creation guidance mechanism is a deep adherence to the laws of drama art and a systematic optimization of the contemporary drama creation ecology. It is not only a necessary supplement to the "script-centered theory," but also a key path to promote Chinese drama from "single link excellence" to "overall artistic excellence."
Incorporating drama literature into the mainstream literary evaluation system
For a long time, scripts as drama literature have been in a relatively marginal position in the literary system. Although the script is the "foundation of a play," its value is often limited to stage performances and is rarely regarded as an independent literary text for dissemination and evaluation. Looking at the history of literature at home and abroad, drama literature has always occupied an important position. Yuan Zaju, Ming and Qing legends, and many other traditional opera scripts are themselves treasures of classical literature. Drama literature as a literary mother also nurtured generations of writers, such as "Romance of the West Chamber" and "Peony Pavilion" assisting Cao Xueqin (曹雪芹) in creating "Dream of the Red Chamber."
Incorporating drama scripts into literary journals and award systems is a re-recognition of the essence of drama: the script is not only the core of drama art, but also an important branch of the literary family, re-emphasizing the independent literary identity of the script. Incorporating drama literature into the mainstream literary evaluation system can not only enhance the sense of honor and creative enthusiasm of playwrights, but also promote the two-way empowerment of literature and drama - literary resources are transformed into drama, and the narrative methods and spiritual connotations of excellent novels and poems can inject new vitality into drama; drama experience feeds back literary creation, and the dialogue art, structural tension, and spatial thinking of scripts can also inspire literary creation. The integration of the two is conducive to forming a virtuous circle, building a creative ecology under the "big literary view," and promoting the formation of a pattern in which literary, drama, film, and other forms of narrative art inspire each other and develop synergistically. At the same time, it can expand the audience for script reading, reach a wider range of literary readers, cultivate potential drama audiences, realize the diversion of "from reading to watching," and promote the popularization of national drama art.
May the vast number of drama workers live up to the trust and expectations, and jointly create a better tomorrow for the drama industry in the new era with the greatest enthusiasm - that will be a tomorrow in which the laws of creation are respected, the vitality of talents is bursting forth, excellent masterpieces are emerging one after another, and art and the people are enthusiastically embracing each other!
(The author is the Party Group Secretary and Resident Vice Chairman of the China Theatre Association (中国戏剧家协会))
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"Under the Red Banner" is an unfinished novel by Mr. Lao She (老舍) before his death. The novel begins with Lao She's birth in 1899, using 80,000 words to depict a panorama of life in the late Qing Dynasty, only to end abruptly. The stage play "Under the Red Banner" was adapted and continued by Mr. Li Longyun (李龙云). Its characteristic feature is its autobiographical form, telling the story of the social complexities and people's lives in troubled times from Lao She's first-person perspective.
At the new starting point after the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民艺术剧院), President Feng Yuanzheng (冯远征) brought together three generations of actors, old, middle-aged, and young, to rehearse "Under the Red Banner." As one of the directors of the play, I focused my creative efforts on three dimensions: "restoring the core of Lao She's spirit," "transforming stage narration," and "building resonance with the times," embarking on a new journey in the path of nationalizing drama and exploring "New Beijing Flavor."
For me, the creation of this play is more of a spiritual dialogue with Mr. Lao She. The novel is like a seal preserved by time, engraving the worldly atmosphere and life scenes of Beijing (北京) in the late Qing Dynasty, and also hiding Mr. Lao She's deep questioning of his country, his family, and his fate. He writes about suffering with humor and looks at all living beings with warmth, restoring this spiritual core of "smiling through tears"—the soul of the play.
The uniqueness of the stage play "Under the Red Banner" lies in the fact that "Lao She" in the play is a participant, an observer, and a commentator. He shuttles through multiple spaces and times, resulting in multiple layers of space in the play. When Lao She was born, he listened to the bickering and fighting between his aunt and his eldest sister-in-law. The elderly Lao She and his young parents had a candlelit conversation, and he knew that his father would soon die in battle... We use these "alienating" expressions and multi-space switching to form a complex spatiality and stage assumption, creating a different viewing experience.
Different from the fixed scenes of traditional Beijing-style plays of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民艺术剧院), such as courtyards, hutongs, and teahouses, in "Under the Red Banner," we strive to create a stage presentation that can represent the distinct Beijing imprint and Beijing characteristics—a free and changeable roof and several flowing small eaves. Through stage design, we open up the space for imagination and complete the transformation of plot and scene. The application of the roof is not only a reflection of Beijing elements but also like a house submerged in a flood, with only the eaves still high up, symbolizing the fate of the characters in the play who are about to perish. "People in the scenery, the scenery moves with the people" is also an expression of opera aesthetics. This freehand expression is a sublimation and refinement based on realism, striving to construct a "虚实相生" (xū shí xiāng shēng - "interplay of the virtual and the real," a picture that blends reality and imagination) picture.
What impresses the audience in the plays of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民艺术剧院) is the vivid characters on the stage. There are more than 20 characters, large and small, in this play. Mr. Yu Shi (于是之) used "acting in one's true colors, skillful without being artificial" to describe Mr. Lao She's (老舍) creative characteristics in portraying characters. Mr. Li Longyun (李龙云) also inherited this style with humorous Beijing-style language. In this play, we gathered three generations of actors, old, middle-aged, and young, which is the inheritance and continuation of the Beijing-style drama of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民艺术剧院). Pu Cunxin (濮存昕) plays Lao She (老舍), Yang Lixin (杨立新) plays Lao She's father, and Liang Danni (梁丹妮), Wang Qianhua (王茜华), Wang Gang (王刚), Fu Jia (傅迦), Lei Jia (雷佳) and other excellent middle-aged and young actors inject flesh and blood into the characters in the play.
From the beginning of the group's formation and rehearsal, the entire crew followed the creative rules of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民艺术剧院), carefully reading the original work and the script. We analyzed the characters and understood their demands for life and their spiritual pursuits: they still "maintain their dignity even when they are down and out" (倒梁不倒架) (dǎo liáng bù dǎo jià - "the beam may fall, but the frame remains," to maintain one's dignity in adversity); they seem to live only in their own spiritual world. All this analysis is for us and the actors to jointly understand the underlying tone of this work in the performance—love. The two writers have resentment, pity, and love for the characters in their writings, humor with bitterness, and laughter with sympathy. That resentment comes from love, and hatred also comes from love.
Although Mr. Lao She's (老舍) novel was not finished, we hope that Lao She will enter the present through the stage treatment. He watches the characters in the play go away and also completes the farewell to his father and mother from afar. Unable to bear to write more, unable to bear to say more, "Those forgotten and abandoned histories are our history. Without that era, there would be no today..." While he reflects on himself, he also seems to have come to the real space of the Capital Theatre (首都剧场). He and this theater are connected. "My plays have been performed here, performed by Yu Shi (于是之) and others, and the young people are still performing them..." This is Lao She's (老舍) dialogue with the audience, and it is also what we creators want to say. From the "Dragon Beard Ditch" (龙须沟), "Teahouse" (茶馆), and "Little Well Hutong" (小井胡同) since the beginning of the Capital Theatre (首都剧场) to the "Under the Red Banner" rehearsed this time, we hope that the audience can see the "New Beijing Flavor" of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民艺术剧院) with innovative expressions on top of tradition. This "new" is reflected not only in the freehand stage design with a modern spirit but also in the exploration and change of the actors' performance styles.
It is a happy thing to rehearse "Under the Red Banner" under the literary nourishment of Lao She (老舍) and Li Longyun (李龙云). This play is a long-awaited family letter written to the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民艺术剧院) by the two writers. We use the rehearsal of this work to make a person, a family, a country, and the flesh and blood and souls of all living beings dialogue with the present. We take the audience into old Beijing (北京), into that period of life, to embrace Mr. Lao She (老舍), and also to deeply embrace the new era.
(The author is the director and director of the creation room of the Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民艺术剧院))
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High-pitched and clear, sonorous and bright, flowery and vibrant, the sounds of music are captivating and visually stunning. At this moment, the mountains echo and resonate in unison. This is the scene at the original folk song exhibition of the four provinces of Hunan, Hubei, Chongqing, and Guizhou, held in Pengjiazhai (彭家寨), a traditional ancient village in Xuan'en County (宣恩县), Hubei Province (湖北).
The main stage is set in front of a wooden hall and corridor that imitates the ancient architecture of Pengjiazhai (彭家寨). Four small stages are distributed around the open space below the steps, symbolizing the northwest of Hunan (湘西北), the southwest of Hubei (鄂西南), the southeast of Chongqing (渝东南), and the northeast of Guizhou (黔东北), respectively. Bonfires are lit on the open space.
Due to the frost, the lawn was initially muddy and damp, but as the singers sang, the sun was "called" out. The song masters from 13 representative teams from the four regions sang the rich folk songs of the Wuling Mountains (武陵山区). The Enshi (恩施) tunes from southwestern Hubei (鄂西南) included the Lichuan Lantern Song (利川灯歌) "Qingmei Dao Bu Cha (情妹倒不差)," the Jianshi Folk Song (建始民歌) "Huang Sijie (黄四姐)," and the tea-picking tune "Chuan Haozi (穿号子)" "Gusao Cai Xi Cha (姑嫂采细茶)," as well as the Hefeng High-Pitched Mountain Song (鹤峰高腔山歌) "Wan Hao'er (挽号儿)" "Zhai Duo Zhizi Hua (摘朵栀子花)" and the wedding folk song "Shi Zimei Ge (十姊妹歌)," etc. These songs from southwestern Hubei (鄂西南) are mostly high-pitched mountain songs, with frequent alternations between true and falsetto voices, rising like resistance and falling like weight, with twisting melodies. The Qianjiang Hoeing Yangko Drum (黔江薅秧锣鼓) "Datian Zaiyang Xing Dui Xing (大田栽秧行对行)" from Chongqing (重庆) is performed jointly by the inheritors of "Apeng River Ballad (阿蓬江号子)" and "Zhuoshui Love Song (濯水情歌)," with accompaniment instruments including suona, gongs, drums, and small horse gongs. From western Hunan (湘西) are the Xiangxi Miao Song (湘西苗歌) "Shenshan Shuiqiang (深山水腔)," the Longshan Folk Song (龙山民歌) "Ge Ku Zha (格酷扎)," "Tujia Love Song Duichang (土家情歌对唱)," and the Xiangxi Miao Song (湘西苗歌) "Meili Fenghuang Wo De Jia (美丽凤凰我的家)," etc. In the performance of "Please Come to Our Xuan'en (请到我们宣恩来)" by the Xuan'en Changtan River Dong Folk Song Art Troupe (宣恩长潭河侗族民歌艺术团), the girls played the Dong pipa, singing and dancing, dazzlingly. The Liping County Dong Zhengzheng Qin Yun Folk Song Team (黎平县侗族铮铮琴韵民歌队) played and sang "Jun Pipa (君琵琶)" "Zhengzheng Qin Yun Bu Wang Dang En Qing (铮铮琴韵不忘党恩情)," which is a Quyi storytelling and singing accompanied by Dong pipa and Dong bass huqin, with men and women singing in turn, every word sonorous.
When asked about the origins of these song masters, their answers are the large and small rivers of the Wuling Mountains (武陵山区): Gongshui River (贡水河), Taiyang River (太阳河), Changtan River (长潭河), Youshui River (酉水河), Qingjiang River (清江), Zhuoshui River (濯水), Qianjiang River (黔江), Wushui River (武水), etc. These areas are the historical remains of Bayu Tiaoge (巴渝嬥歌) and Xiqu Zhuzhi (西曲竹枝), and also a musical and cultural corridor where the Tujia, Miao, Dong, and other ethnic groups live together. The main vein of the Wuling Mountains (武陵) runs from northeast to southwest, with overlapping peaks, hindering the connection between the mountain people and the outside world, while the large and small rivers have become the arterial channels connecting the mountain people to the outside world. The children of Wuling (武陵) have lived, grown, sung, and danced here for generations. As the saying goes, "Mountains share the same veins, waters share the same source, people share the same customs, people share the same ancestors, and songs are sung in the same way," the original ecological folk songs have become a complex and vivid sound archive and social memory of this region.
Wuling folk songs are a treasure of the sounds of "rural China." Protecting and inheriting the diversity and original context of folk songs is to protect the richness and uniqueness of our Chinese cultural music gene pool.
(Author's unit: Wuhan Conservatory of Music (武汉音乐学院))
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The newly revised "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Nature Reserves" will officially take effect from March 15 this year. When the news was released, in the popular drama "The Tree of Life," the "Bolamula Nature Reserve (博拉木拉自然保护区)" was finally established after years of appeals and persistence from Bai Ju, Dorje, and others.
Art and reality form a wonderful echo.
The Bolamula in the drama is based on Hoh Xil (可可西里). From the "no-man's land" rampant with poaching in 1996 to the Sanjiangyuan (三江源) with its green recovery in 2014, the nearly 30-year storyline in "The Tree of Life" closely follows the pulse of Qinghai's ecological protection.
"Zhaba Dorje (扎巴多杰) was my father, and Sonam Dargye (索南达杰) was my uncle. The story in the drama is the past 20 years of my collecting the pre-death experiences of my fathers," Qiupei Zhaxi (秋培扎西), the director of the Zhuonai Lake Protection Station (卓乃湖保护站) of the Kekexili Management Office (可可西里管理处) of the Sanjiangyuan National Park (三江源国家公园) in Qinghai, slowly recounted, his tone almost trembling.
"Truth is the 'seed' of the story." Recalling the creative process, Li Xue (李雪), the director of "The Tree of Life," was very emotional. From the first time the main creators of Daylight Entertainment (正午阳光) plunged into Qinghai for field research in 2019 to the drama meeting the audience in 2026, the story of "The Tree of Life" was "written" for 7 years. Li Xue said: "The 'screenwriters' who deserve the most thanks are the members of the mountain patrol team."
In November 2023, he began to create the script. In May 2024, Li Xue took the 110,000-word story outline to director Kong Sheng (孔笙). Unexpectedly, a basin of cold water was poured over: "The traces of editing are too heavy! If you don't 'immerse' yourself in that land to feel it, don't ask real questions, and don't let them tell the truth, the play is fake."
As Kong Sheng's apprentice, Li Xue participated in the filming of "Chuang Guandong," "Life and Death Line," and "No War in Beiping," and his independently directed work "The Disguiser" received constant praise.
In order to find the truth, they decided to retrace the paths the characters had taken. He returned to Qinghai again, interviewed in various places for nearly a month, sought out people who knew the situation at the time, sat down and chatted with cadres from prefectures and counties, and interviewed 20 members of the mountain patrol team.
Li Xue remembered the day he walked into Sonam Dargye's former residence. Time seemed to have stopped 30 years ago. The old glass windows and old objects remained as they were. A tree, a well, and a truck in the yard seemed to be waiting for Sonam Dargye to return. Later, the tree in the yard was "planted" in the yard of Zhang Qinqin (张勤勤), a doctor aiding Tibet in the play. As the only tree in the entire Maji County (玛治县), it symbolizes "inheritance."
Three members of the mountain patrol team, one bag of instant noodles each, trudged through the snow for three days... Li Xue transformed the materials obtained from the interviews into shocking plots, causing many viewers to feel distressed and shed tears. When the person who experienced it said that he was finally rescued by a driver passing by the Qinghai-Tibet Highway (青藏公路), Li Xue couldn't help but ask: Did you go to the hospital? How long did you rest later? A room full of people laughed, "What hospital to go to, just sleep for a few days."
In Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), they interviewed Peng Hui (彭辉), the director who tracked and recorded the mountain patrol team and filmed the documentary "Balance" that year. "Two or three years after Secretary Zhaba Dorje passed away, Peng Hui heard that a young member of the mountain patrol team had a serious heart disease and rushed to see him as soon as possible. The young member on the hospital bed was very weak. When he saw Peng Hui, the first thing he said was: 'Uncle Peng, I have never regretted following Secretary Zhaba Dorje on mountain patrols.'" Recalling this passage, Li Xue still couldn't help but choke up.
In the 20 members of the mountain patrol team, they saw "persistence, peace," and saw a strong vitality. "They didn't know what suffering was back then, and they don't have a trace of regret now. I think we wrote it late," Li Xue said.
To create "The Tree of Life," a 700-person filming team went to Qinghai for live shooting. The entire drama's filming cycle was 188 days. Golmud (格尔木), Delingha (德令哈), Yushu (玉树), the average altitude of the three filming locations in Qinghai exceeded 4,000 meters, and the highest reached an altitude of 4,800 meters.
Being in the local area, every word in the script had a concrete sense. Riding a snow mountain, even experienced old riders would be afraid of the extremely steep slope. Actress Yang Zi (杨紫) rushed down on a motorcycle; when filming a car chase gunfight, Hu Ge (胡歌) was so exhausted that he couldn't stand up and could only complete the shot half-squatting; when filming a horse-riding rescue scene at an altitude of 4,200 meters in Golmud, Mei Ting (梅婷) filmed for several hours in a violent sandstorm... Real sandstorms, real hailstorms, real treks, really "going all out." In life, the members of the mountain patrol team "burned" their lives to protect Hoh Xil; in creation, they also devoted all their efforts in order to be able to enter the spiritual world of the members of the mountain patrol team. One day, Li Xue suddenly noticed that a boy in the mobile group seemed to have lost weight. When he asked, he learned that the boy had lost 30 pounds since the start of filming.
On social platforms, some viewers commented that "the wind of Hoh Xil is the heartbeat of 'The Tree of Life'."
The main creators of "The Tree of Life" are so serious.
"Environmental protection dramas are not easy to write," Li Xue said, "Protecting the ecology, to a large extent, is not what you do, but what you don't do." Not disturbing, letting Sanjiangyuan cleanly and clearly nourish the land and the people, behind this is great determination and great persistence. And this is precisely the biggest problem in dramatic treatment.
The play must be good-looking, and there must be conflicts. This drama found the most essential contradiction - the relationship between economic development and ecological protection, writing vivid characters in difficult choices, and also writing thoroughly about determination. Maji County, with an annual expenditure of 10 million yuan, has an income of only 2 million yuan. The 200 yuan salary of the mountain patrol team is often in arrears for four or five months. Should the development zone be turned into a protected area? The impact of ecological damage may be a distant unknown, but hunger is a reality being endured. In the play, all the determination and choices are not a light sentence, but the answer that the parties involved in reality are convinced of with their flesh and even their lives.
Because of honestly facing life and seriously treating art, "The Tree of Life" has gained the audience's waiting in front of the screen. During this period, "Thank you to the Tree of Life crew" has become a popular topic on social platforms. A Qinghai audience member left a message, "Finally, there is a drama that has captured the roots of the Qinghai people!"
In an era of scarce attention, "The Tree of Life" answers what the lifeline of long narratives is - "It is profound content," Li Xue said.
Secretary Dorje in the play said: "If the road that should be taken is not finished, you will not reach the place you want to go." Director Li Xue told me, "Years later, if the audience mentions Hoh Xil, mentions Sonam Dargye (索南达杰), Zhaba Dorje (扎巴多杰), they will still think of "The Tree of Life," that will be the best reward for us."
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