Summary: During the Qingming holiday, cadres and citizens across China visited revolutionary sites to commemorate revolutionary martyrs and absorb their spirit. Activities included laying flowers at cemeteries in Shanghai and Shenyang, where the remains of soldiers who fought in the Korean War are buried. These memorial activities aim to promote revolutionary traditions and bolster patriotism among the younger generation. Local economies in old revolutionary areas are leveraging "red tourism," such as in the old revolutionary base of Luliang, to boost economic development. Citizens from all walks of life are drawing strength from the revolutionary spirit to contribute to China's development.
Summary: Hebei province is actively promoting private sector growth through optimized business environment, institutional reforms like "double-blind" reviews for fair competition, and strengthened support for key factors like land, capital, and technology. These efforts align with Xi Jinping's emphasis on treating all ownership enterprises equally, as highlighted during his March 23rd symposium on the high-quality development of the Xiongan New Area. By the end of 2025, the province saw a significant increase in specialized and innovative enterprises, with private investment growing by 8.6%. The province has also established a "through train" mechanism to facilitate communication between the government and private enterprises. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: China is expanding its offshore wind power capacity, with the first batch of turbines at the Longyuan Power Hainan Qiyuan offshore wind farm going online, and further projects planned in the Bohai, Yellow, East, and South China Seas. The country is achieving technological breakthroughs, including the deployment of large-capacity turbines and advancements in floating offshore wind technology. China's cumulative offshore wind power capacity exceeds 47 million kilowatts, ranking first globally for five consecutive years and accounting for over half of the world's total installed capacity. The country is also focusing on improving grid integration capabilities to transmit the generated power to regions like the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. By the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan, China expects to have more than 100 million kilowatts of grid-connected offshore wind capacity.
Summary: China's Ministry of Commerce reports that the country's "trade-in" program for consumer goods generated over 433.17 billion yuan in sales in the first quarter of 2024, benefiting over 60.93 million people. The program, focused on promoting green and intelligent products, supported brick and mortar businesses and digital empowerment, and aims to stimulate consumption and improve people's livelihoods. Car trade-ins generated 228.69 billion yuan in sales, while trade-ins for six types of appliances, along with purchases of new digital and smart products, generated 204.48 billion yuan in sales. The program saw 1.408 million applications for subsidies. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On April 4th, China's national railway system reached a new single-day passenger volume record for the Qingming holiday, transporting 22.123 million passengers. An estimated 14.7 million passengers are expected to travel by rail on April 5th, with 768 additional trains planned. Road traffic on major highways experienced a slight increase on April 5th, but the overall road traffic safety situation remained stable. Cross-regional personnel mobility is projected to reach 267.276 million trips on April 5th, a 7.2% year-on-year increase. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: An agricultural company in Pingdu, Shandong is implementing a new "identity card" (身份证) system for its tomatoes, utilizing QR codes on packaging to provide consumers with information about the product's origin, production process, and safety certifications. This system, mandated by revisions to the Agricultural Product Quality Safety Law and subsequent regulations, aims to improve food safety monitoring from farm to table by standardizing information and enabling traceability throughout the supply chain. The initiative also seeks to combat counterfeiting of geographically-protected products, build consumer trust and increase market competitiveness. The new system facilitates faster risk identification and resolution by allowing regulators to quickly trace problematic produce back to its source.
Summary: The article discusses China's nationwide rollout of "qualified certificates" for agricultural products, mandated by the revised Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law. This system, evolving from a 2015 pilot program, aims to ensure food safety by requiring producers to certify compliance with standards for common agricultural products like fruits, vegetables, and meat. The updated system enhances consumer confidence, strengthens producer accountability, and streamlines information flow across the entire production and distribution chain. The certificates are intended to act as a model for food safety regulation in other areas. The system provides a foundation for improving food safety from farm to table.
Summary: China is promoting standardization in logistics to reduce costs and increase efficiency, particularly through the use of standardized containers and pallets. A new national standard for semi-trailers in air-land transportation has significantly improved cargo handling times and reduced labor costs in Zhengzhou. The government aims to increase the standardization rate of pallets to around 40% by 2027 and is also promoting its pallet standards internationally, with Vietnam and the Philippines adopting the 1.2m x 1m standard. Liu Hongsheng from the State Administration for Market Regulation reported that the goals for 2025 have been completed. Xu Huarong from the State Post Bureau mentioned that the revised "Express Delivery Regulations" now include a chapter on "Express Packaging" and reference relevant mandatory standards.
Summary: China's National Healthcare Security Administration issued a notice to continue its crackdown on illegal activities in the medical insurance drug sector, specifically targeting the reselling of "returned drugs" covered by medical insurance. Starting in April 2026, the campaign will focus on verifying suspicious drug traceability codes to combat various illegal practices. The effort aims to cut off the entire illegal chain from prescription to resale and prevent "returned drugs" from being resold through non-designated channels. The notice emphasized joint inspections and punishments with relevant departments. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: During the Qingming holiday, Chinese citizens engaged in activities such as honoring ancestors at memorial sites and enjoying family outings in parks. Spring breaks were extended in several provinces, encouraging travel and boosting tourism, especially among families. Popular activities included visiting historical sites, participating in cultural activities, and "color walks" to appreciate spring blossoms. The holiday served as an opportunity to promote patriotism and celebrate traditional culture through various events and activities. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Beijing has released 18 measures to promote the transformation of scientific and technological achievements from universities into industrial applications, aiming to address the disconnect between academic research and industrial needs. The measures include establishing a closed-loop ecosystem involving industry-led problem identification, university research, and market validation, as well as streamlining the process for researchers to commercialize their findings, including a "right to use before ownership" model. The plan also incentivizes universities to reward research teams with no less than 70% of equity from commercialized technology, and it will establish a national technology transfer center and encourage financial institutions to provide tailored financial services. Furthermore, the plan aims to improve the evaluation system for researchers to include their contribution to the commercialization of technology.
Summary: In the first two months of the year, China's light industry saw a steady start, with value-added industrial output increasing by 7.0% year-on-year, and revenue increasing by 6.8% to 3.6 trillion yuan. Domestic consumption drove retail sales of 11 categories of light industrial goods up by 9.3% to 1.53 trillion yuan. Spurred by policies encouraging the replacement of old consumer goods, sales of household appliances and audio-visual equipment increased by 3.3% to 157.2 billion yuan. Light industrial exports also experienced a significant turnaround, growing by 20.9% to $163.57 billion.
Summary: The article highlights deepening Sino-Thai cooperation in technological innovation, spurred by the Belt and Road Initiative and Thailand 4.0. The Chinese Academy of Sciences Bangkok Innovation Cooperation Center facilitates collaborations in areas like AI and autonomous driving, as exemplified by a 5G+ autonomous mining project with Siam Cement Group. "Luban Workshops" are training skilled workers for Thailand's modern industries, particularly in high-speed rail, while a joint Chinese-Thai NEV training center is supporting Thailand's electric vehicle ambitions, aiming to make Thailand a regional NEV hub. These efforts involve technology transfer, joint R&D, and talent cultivation, with Chinese firms like GAC playing a key role. No mention of the United States was present in this article.
Summary: The article criticizes Japan's deployment of "Type 25" land-to-ship missiles with a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers, arguing it signifies a shift towards military expansion and violates Japan's pacifist constitution. It claims Japan's pursuit of "strike capabilities against enemy bases" under the guise of defense undermines regional security and stability. The author suggests Japan's interpretation of preemptive defense is a pretext for potential military aggression, reminiscent of historical instances. The article warns that these actions will upset the security balance in the Asia-Pacific region and provoke concern among neighboring countries. The author did not mention United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A Sino-German art exhibition, "The Gaze of the Other: Dialogue Begins with Encounter," is being held at the China Cultural Center in Berlin, showcasing the works of over 20 artists inspired by their exchanges in Guangxi, China from 2023-2025. The artists explored themes like landscape, space, cultural memory, and the relationship between people and the environment, utilizing diverse mediums. Curator Huang Ping emphasized the 8,000-kilometer art exchange's role in fostering understanding and respect between the two countries. Curator Ira Wingen highlighted the importance of first-hand experience in challenging preconceived notions and fostering a deeper understanding of Chinese society and culture. Deputy Director He Wenbo hopes for continued exchange and dialogue to allow different cultures to create new ideas.
Summary: During the Qingming Festival, Chinese embassies, peacekeeping forces, and overseas Chinese communities held memorial events to honor fallen heroes and personnel who died while assisting foreign countries. In the Philippines, Ambassador Jing Quan commemorated Chinese Filipinos who sacrificed themselves in the fight against Japanese fascism, highlighting the shared struggle during WWII. Ambassador Han Jing in Zambia emphasized the importance of carrying forward the spirit of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara) project to promote regional development and China-Africa cooperation. In Uganda, Fan Xuecheng paid respects to Chinese personnel who died during the construction of the national stadium, calling for contributions to the China-Africa community. Ambassador Zhang Jianwei in Thailand honored patriotic overseas Chinese leader Yi Guangyan, while other embassies in Mongolia and Rwanda also held similar ceremonies commemorating Chinese contributions and sacrifice.
Summary: In a phone call, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Russia's concern over the escalating situation in the Middle East, particularly regarding ongoing military actions and the Strait of Hormuz. Lavrov advocated for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to political and diplomatic solutions, urging the UN Security Council to play a constructive role. Wang Yi emphasized the need for China and Russia, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, to demonstrate fairness and objectivity, advocating for political solutions through dialogue. Both parties agreed to continue cooperation within the UN Security Council to de-escalate the situation and maintain regional peace and stability.
Summary: Wu Weihua, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, visited Ethiopia at the invitation of the Ethiopian Federal Parliament, meeting with Ethiopian President Taye, House of Peoples' Representatives Speaker Chaffo, and House of Federation Speaker Agenehu. Wu stated that China is willing to work with Ethiopia to implement the consensus reached by both countries' leaders and the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, while also promoting the development of the China-Ethiopia all-weather strategic partnership. Wu also introduced China's "15th Five-Year Plan" and comprehensive zero-tariff measures for Africa. The Ethiopian side expressed appreciation for China's zero-tariff policy towards Africa and reaffirmed its adherence to the One China Principle.
Summary: Portuguese Parliament Speaker José Aguiar-Branco will lead a delegation to China from April 7-11 at the invitation of Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. The article focuses on the upcoming visit and does not provide further details. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the implementation of "digital and intelligent governance" in China, highlighting advancements in government services through digitalization. The article points to the streamlining of business-related procedures, making them more accessible via online platforms in Sichuan and Shandong. It also notes the improvements in public services, such as real-time medical assistance in Shandong and efficient consumer dispute resolution in Hangzhou, enabled by data sharing. The effort is to create a "one-network management" system for cities, enhancing urban safety and responsiveness to issues like extreme weather, illustrated by Hangzhou's smart lighting system and Chengdu's digital urban monitoring.
Summary: The article reports on Guangdong province's implementation of a policy allowing patients to return for a follow-up consultation within three days without re-registering or paying a new registration fee. This policy, aimed at improving patient experience and reducing burdens associated with repeat visits for test results, is being rolled out across public hospitals in the province. Shantou University Medical College First Affiliated Hospital has adapted its electronic medical record system and appointment scheduling to accommodate the policy. As of the end of March, the policy has benefitted 75,600 people in Shantou, saving them a total of 892,200 yuan. The Guangdong Health Commission considers this a key measure for deepening medical reform and enhancing the quality of public hospitals.
Summary: Guangdong province is implementing a new policy in public hospitals allowing patients to use a single appointment for up to three days. This initiative aims to address public dissatisfaction with repeated appointment booking and reflect a more comprehensive understanding of "complete treatment." The policy includes stipulations such as "within three days" and "same specialty" to prevent abuse. The article emphasizes the importance of thoughtful and practical policy-making that prioritizes public needs. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: During the Qingming holiday, overlapping with Hong Kong and Macau public holidays, the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge experienced a surge in arrivals from Hong Kong and Macau for family visits, ancestral worship, and tourism. From April 3rd to 5th, the port saw over 360,000 inbound and outbound passengers and 62,000 vehicles, with inbound traffic accounting for over 60%. This influx is attributed to policies promoting inbound tourism following measures issued by nine departments, including the Ministry of Commerce, to boost travel service exports and expand inbound consumption. The National Immigration Administration projects over 2.3 million daily inbound and outbound passengers nationwide during the holiday, an 11.1% increase year-on-year. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A public ceremony commemorating the Yellow Emperor was held in Huangling County, Shaanxi Province. The ceremony included traditional rituals such as drumming, bell-ringing, and the presentation of floral baskets by officials including Losang Jamcan, Yang Zhen, Zhao Yide, Zhang Zhijun, Lin Rui, and Wang Linggui. Zhao Gang read the memorial oration, and attendees paid respects to the Yellow Emperor. This year's event, themed on strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation and advancing Chinese-style modernization, included a series of cultural activities such as art exhibitions and youth calligraphy.
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Summary: The article discusses the "Fushou Gou," an ancient drainage system in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, dating back to the Northern Song Dynasty. This system, still functioning today, is lauded as an example of ancient "sponge city" principles, employing techniques like partitioned drainage and interconnected ponds to manage flooding. Local authorities are now leveraging the Fushou Gou's design for modern urban planning, including a museum dedicated to the system and integrating its principles into new developments like the city's central park. The Fushou Gou's success is attributed to a six-character principle: "通、集、运、滤、蓄、排" (通 - Connect, 集 - Collect, 运 - Transport, 滤 - Filter, 蓄 - Store, 排 - Drain). Local authorities are also upgrading the city's sewage system, applying "Fushou Gou" wisdom to modern challenges.
Summary: A seed collection team from the Germplasm Bank of Wild Species in Southwest China, part of the Kunming Institute of Botany, has been collecting wild plant seeds across diverse terrains in China. The team recently collected seeds from Gaoligong Mountain, a biodiversity hotspot, including rare species like *Taxus chinensis*, employing specialized climbing techniques to reach seeds high in the canopy. Their efforts contribute to the preservation of China's wild plant resources, with the germplasm bank storing over 104,000 seed samples of 12,000 species. Seeds are tested regularly to ensure viability, with the goal of maintaining a germination rate of 75% for long-term conservation. The collected seeds include endangered species, endemic species, and plants with important economic, ecological, and research value.
Summary: The article, based on an interview with the Director of Spinal Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, discusses the importance of daily habits for spinal health. It advises correcting posture, engaging in moderate exercise like swimming and yoga, and avoiding improper heavy lifting. The author cautions against relying solely on devices like neck braces and lumbar supports for long-term relief, emphasizing that they can lead to muscle atrophy. Finally, the article recommends seeking medical attention for acute pain and prioritizing rest and appropriate yoga exercises.
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Summary: This article discusses the history, techniques, and contemporary revitalization of Chinese brick carving, focusing on the Linxia style which was added to the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. It highlights the evolution of brick carving from ancient architecture to independent art, detailing regional styles and the craftsmanship involved, including both hand-carving and modern, mechanized production. The article also touches on the integration of brick carving into cultural tourism and the creation of innovative products to broaden its appeal. The art form's themes are rooted in Chinese folk culture and reflect aspirations for a good life.
Summary: The article profiles 17-year-old Y玉米塔力·耶提库, a "Manaschi" (a performer of the Kyrgyz epic poem *Manas*), who performed at the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. 玉米塔力 has been learning and performing *Manas* since childhood, and now mentors other students. He has also experimented with modernizing the performance of the epic, including creating a RAP version with his classmates. He hopes to continue to spread the appreciation for his people's heritage, and also one day become a member of the military.
Summary: This article, summarized from an interview with a chief physician in the Department of Orthopedics and Joint Surgery at Hainan Province Qionghai City People's Hospital, discusses calcium supplementation after bone fractures. It cautions against immediate and excessive calcium intake, particularly from bone broth, especially in cases of non-osteoporotic fractures. The article advises waiting until two weeks post-fracture before supplementing with calcium and suggests calcium supplements are preferable to bone broth due to the latter's high fat and purine content. It recommends a diet high in calories, protein, and vitamins while low in fat, emphasizing consulting a doctor for personalized advice. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: Longquan, known for its celadon production, has been selected as a national demonstration area for the preservation and utilization of traditional villages. The city is leveraging its ancient kiln sites and celadon heritage to boost local economies through tourism and the revitalization of traditional crafts. Notably, the ancient "Dayao-Jincun" route, once used to transport celadon for export via maritime routes, is being preserved. The "Immortal Kiln Fire" workshops are providing employment and increasing incomes for villagers through celadon-related activities. Longquan celadon continues to gain international recognition, with exhibitions planned in France, showcasing its cultural significance.
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Summary: The 2026 Shanghai Fashion Customization Festival, hosted by the Oriental International Group, launched with the theme of "Shanghai Style, Ingenuity Customization," aiming to promote Shanghai's fashion consumption. Oriental International Group is responding to the city's call to build the "Shanghai Customization" brand by integrating resources and building platforms to elevate Shanghai's fashion industry. The festival featured displays of traditional craftsmanship, fabrics, and brand customization, emphasizing both technology and global consumer services. The Group aims to build a "customized industrial ecosystem" to help Shanghai become an international consumer center. Oriental International Group aims to make "New Chinese" clothing a window for the world to understand Oriental aesthetics.
Summary: This editorial piece reflects on the Qingming Festival as a time for remembrance and renewal, connecting past and future. It emphasizes the dual aspects of the festival: honoring ancestors and embracing the vitality of spring. The article presents a collection of literary works on the theme of Qingming, encouraging readers to draw strength from reflection and embrace life's energy. It makes no explicit mention of specific political figures, international relations or the United States. The piece is intended as a cultural reflection, not a political commentary.
Summary: The article is a personal reflection by the author, the grandchild of revolutionary martyr Wu Zhenpeng, on his life and legacy. Wu Zhenpeng, a communist, was executed for his activities, but he left behind a letter that his grandchild treasures. Inspired by his grandfather's sacrifice, the author became an actor who portrays revolutionary figures. The author sees his acting as a way to honor his grandfather and keep the memory of the revolutionary spirit alive. He visits the Yuhuatai Martyrs Cemetery frequently and volunteers to read his grandfather's letter to children.
Summary: This article reflects on the significance of the Qingming Festival, emphasizing its dual nature as a time for both solemn remembrance of ancestors and celebration of life's renewal. The author shares personal anecdotes, including childhood memories of visiting martyrs' cemeteries and a poignant experience meeting the mother of a fallen firefighter. These memories underscore the values of sacrifice and dedication, and a reminder of life's value. The author notes that even with modern digital innovations in mourning, the core meaning of Qingming remains: to reflect on life's origins, express gratitude, and seek purpose.
Summary: This poem reflects on the life and legacy of Zhao Yiman (born Li Kuntai), a Chinese martyr who fought against the Japanese in Northeast China. The poem uses natural imagery, such as bamboo leaves, wind, and snow, to connect Zhao Yiman's early life in Baihua town with her revolutionary actions. It highlights her commitment to ideals like freedom, equality, and liberation. The poem suggests that her spirit and name continue to resonate throughout China. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This is a poem, not a news article. It reflects on themes of remembrance and loss, suggesting a visit to a memorial site where the speaker contemplates the blurred lines between life and death. The poem emphasizes the weight of memory and the enduring connection between the living and the deceased. There is no mention of any official statements, actions, or U.S.-China relations. The poem centers on a personal and introspective experience.
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Summary: This article is a personal reflection on the author's late mentor, Professor Pan Xulan, on the 20th anniversary of his death. The author recounts vivid dreams of Professor Pan, often set in his various homes and studies at Fudan University, remembering specific interactions and Professor Pan's characteristic expressions. The author notes how Professor Pan's predictions on domestic and international affairs, literary trends, and writers' futures, initially doubted, have been validated over the past two decades. The author also reflects on Professor Pan's later-life sentiments of being burdened despite outward appearances of success. The article does not contain discussion of the United States.
Summary: This article is a lyrical reflection on the Qingming Festival, describing it as a period of awakening and renewal in nature. It highlights activities such as honoring ancestors, spring planting by farmers, and outdoor excursions. The piece emphasizes the themes of hope, respect, and connection to both the past and future generations during this time. It paints a picture of vibrant spring scenery and the emotional significance of the festival. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This is a personal anecdote, not a political analysis, and does not contain information suitable for professional analysts of Chinese politics. The story recounts the author and his brother taking their stepmother to the Beijing Zoo, her furthest trip in the city after living there for nearly 20 years. The author expresses guilt over their neglect of her and describes the emotional nuances of the visit. The brother initially refuses to go but later appears at the zoo, indicating a change of heart. The author reflects on this being their only outing to a park with their mother, who has since passed away.
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By: 本报记者
Spring rain moistens all things, pine and cypress remain green, and the thoughts of remembrance linger among the plants.
During the Qingming holiday, cadres and the masses in various places went to old revolutionary areas, revolutionary memorial halls, martyrs' cemeteries, and other places to pay their respects, look back on the glorious years, draw strength from their beliefs, promote red culture, and carry forward the spirit of the martyrs.
Looking back on the past, these heartfelt tributes make the historical monuments appear even more majestic in remembrance.
Remembering and Inheriting, Deepening Patriotic Feelings
Heroes are the brightest coordinates of a nation. Sacrifices are made to remember the glory that will never fade.
On the morning of April 5th, at the Longhua Martyrs' Cemetery (龙华烈士陵园) in Shanghai (上海), the morning light shone on the granite square. At 9:00 a.m., the national anthem sounded, and the five-star red flag was raised. Facing the towering Tomb of Unknown Martyrs, the honor guard slowly stepped forward and presented flower baskets. All personnel stood in silence and bowed three times to the heroic martyrs.
This year during Qingming, Shanghai (上海) conducted themed memorial activities at the Longhua Martyrs' Cemetery (龙华烈士陵园) and other martyrs' memorial facilities. At the event site, Qin Ling (秦岭), a descendant of martyr Qin Hongjun (秦鸿钧), emotionally recalled the heroic deeds of his ancestors in front of the stone tablet. The Young Pioneers recited "Ode to the Green Pine," their youthful voices filled with determination. Many citizens bent down and took out white towels to wipe the tombstones.
The heroic souls remain forever, and their noble spirit will last forever. Patriotic feelings become more steadfast in remembrance and inheritance.
In the Liaoshen (辽沈) land, the spring cold has not yet dissipated. Inside the Shenyang Anti-American War Martyrs' Cemetery (沈阳抗美援朝烈士陵园), the masses who came to pay their respects were endless. It guards more than 120 martyrs such as Yang Gensi (杨根思) and Huang Jiguang (黄继光), as well as more than 1,000 remains of Chinese People's Volunteer Army martyrs in Korea who have been welcomed back in recent years.
Liaoning University (辽宁大学) organized teachers and students to carry out Qingming memorial activities at the cemetery. Yang Xingli (杨兴立), a student from the School of Physics, climbed the steps and stopped in front of a martyr's tombstone, placing a bouquet of flowers in front of the tombstone.
"Walking in the cemetery and offering flowers to the martyrs' tombs, the heroic deeds I used to see in books are now more concrete and perceptible," said Yang Xingli (杨兴立). "As young people of the new era, we will always remember the contributions of the martyrs, deepen our patriotic feelings, study diligently and practice earnestly, hone our skills, and make the contributions that our generation should make."
Red Cultural Tourism, Empowering Economic Development
Using red resources well illuminates the road we came from and also guides the road to prosperity.
On April 5th, the Heichashan·Sibajinian (黑茶山·四八纪念地) Scenic Area in Xing County (兴县), Lüliang City (吕梁市), Shanxi Province (山西省), welcomed a large number of people who came to pay their respects. The Xing County Sibajinian Memorial Hall (兴县四八烈士纪念馆) in the scenic area was built to commemorate revolutionary martyrs such as Wang Ruofei (王若飞) and Qin Bangxian (秦邦宪), and has become an important education base for Lüliang (吕梁) to inherit the red gene and continue the spiritual bloodline. The stories of the revolutionary predecessors' loyalty and dedication, and the deep affection between the military and the people, are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
As an old revolutionary area, Lüliang City (吕梁市) deeply explores the connotations of red culture and Yellow River culture, promotes tourism through culture, promotes agriculture through tourism, safeguards the cultural roots, and promotes the development of the old area. As the Heichashan·Sibajinian (黑茶山·四八纪念地) Scenic Area becomes a national 4A-level tourist attraction, local red tourism continues to heat up, driving the vigorous development of surrounding catering and specialty agricultural products. He Haiqing (贺海青), a villager in Zhuangshang Village (庄上村), Donghui Township (东会乡), Xing County (兴县), runs a farmhouse, relying on the ingredients produced in Heichashan (黑茶山) to launch local specialty foods, which are very popular among tourists, with an average annual increase of 200,000 yuan. "Tourists come here to see the history and eat the specialties. Red cultural tourism makes our lives even more prosperous!" said He Haiqing (贺海青).
During the Qingming holiday, at the Nanliang Revolutionary Memorial Hall (南梁革命纪念馆) in Gansu (甘肃), the docent is telling the research team about the glorious deeds of the predecessors.
In the 1930s, the older generation of proletarian revolutionaries, with Nanliang (南梁) in Huachi County (华池县) as the center, created the Shaanxi-Gansu Border Revolutionary Base Area (陕甘边革命根据地). This once barren and impoverished land has since opened a red chapter of turbulent storms.
Promoting the deep integration of culture and tourism, Nanliang's (南梁) red cultural tourism scenes continue to "renew," and technology has broadened the expression of red memories: augmented reality glasses allow historical images to be superimposed on reality, and artificial intelligence digital guides answer all questions. Tourists seem to be immersed in the scenes of the revolutionary era. In the first two days of the Qingming holiday, the Nanliang Revolutionary Memorial Hall (南梁革命纪念馆) received nearly 30,000 tourists.
Red cultural tourism empowers economic and social development. In 2025, Huachi County (华池县) received 3.748 million tourists, an increase of 17.04% year-on-year, and tourist travel spending increased by 16.5% year-on-year. Based on red resources, the cultural tourism industry has become the county's pillar industry.
Striving and Moving Forward Courageously
Faith transcends time and space, guiding the direction forward.
On the first day of the Qingming holiday, Gele Mountain (歌乐山) in Chongqing (重庆) was shrouded in a thin mist. At the Hongyan (红岩) revolutionary sites such as the Bai Mansion (白公馆) and Zhazidong (渣滓洞), tourists were in an endless stream.
At 8:00 a.m., the police and auxiliary police of the Hongyan Police Station (红岩派出所) of the Shapingba District (沙坪坝区) Public Security Bureau of Chongqing (重庆市公安局) had already arrived at their posts in advance, shuttling through the crowd non-stop, and fully carrying out order maintenance, traffic guidance, and tourist services.
"Police officer, my child is missing, she is only 6 years old..." A woman found patrol officer Yang Dequn (杨德群) with a crying voice. Yang Dequn (杨德群) asked about the child's physical characteristics and the location where she was lost, and quickly led his colleagues to search along the walkway. After nearly an hour of unremitting efforts, the police finally found the child. Seeing that her daughter was safe and sound, the mother thanked the police repeatedly.
This is just an ordinary scene in the daily work of the Hongyan Police Station (红岩派出所). They constantly draw strength from the Hongyan Spirit (红岩精神) and transform it into practical actions of hard work and pioneering progress.
"Handling every police situation well is the best way to remember and comfort the martyrs," said He Qiao (何巧), a national moral model and instructor at the Hongyan Police Station (红岩派出所). "We must base ourselves on our positions and contribute our share to the construction of a safe China."
On the morning of April 3rd, a red research activity spanning time and space was held in the Red Detachment of Women Memorial Park (红色娘子军纪念园) in Qionghai City (琼海市), Hainan Province (海南省).
"When my grandmother was young, she carried a red-tasseled spear, set fire to the enemy's blockhouse, and was honorably admitted to the party at the age of 102." Standing in front of the Qionghua sculpture, Ma Shiju (马世菊), the granddaughter of Wang Yunmei (王运梅), a Red Detachment of Women (红色娘子军) soldier, told the revolutionary story in detail. The audience at the scene included descendants of Qiongya Column (琼崖纵队) soldiers, students with immature faces, and tourists from other places who came to visit.
At the event site, the deeds of the Red Detachment of Women (红色娘子军) and the closure and operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) were vividly presented on the exhibition boards. "Looking at them together and learning them together, we can strengthen our confidence and determination to serve the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) from the revolutionary spirit of the Red Detachment of Women (红色娘子军), who were not afraid of hardships and dangers," said Sun Guanhua (孙官华), a cadre of the Administration Bureau of the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone (博鳌乐城国际医疗旅游先行区管理局) in Hainan (海南).
"I volunteer to join the Communist Party of China..." On April 4th, in front of the Zhengjiazhaidazongjia (郑家寨大宗家) Battle Memorial Monument in Lingcheng District (陵城区), Dezhou City (德州市), Shandong Province (山东省), the employee party members of the State Grid Dezhou Lingcheng District Power Supply Company (国网德州市陵城区供电公司) reviewed the oath of joining the Party.
Remembering the martyrs, remembering history, inheriting the spirit, and moving forward courageously. During the Qingming holiday, the company's party members and cadres stuck to their posts, went deep into communities, villages, and fields to carry out safety electricity use and civilized sacrifice sweeping publicity, provided door-to-door services for elderly people living alone and special families, and prevented fire and electricity risks.
Mourning the heroic souls, the monument encourages future generations. Remembering is to be more determined to take responsibility; looking back is to set off better. The heroic bloodline will surely flow endlessly in the continuous struggle.
(Reporters Zhang Yujie (张宇杰), Cao Lingjuan (曹玲娟), Liu Jiahua (刘佳华), Ma Ruishan (马睿姗), Wang Jintao (王锦涛), Wang Xinyue (王欣悦), Dong Zeyang (董泽扬), Xiao Jiaxin (肖家鑫))
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Shijiazhuang (石家庄), the construction of the digital and intelligent packaging industrial park project is in full swing, with an estimated annual revenue of 1 billion yuan; Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), the satellite intelligent manufacturing pilot base has been completed, and the first "Xiong'an-made" satellite has rolled off the production line; Langfang (廊坊), the second phase of the Haoyang Langfang No. 1 Data Center project has been put into operation, with computing power services covering Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北)... From traditional manufacturing to emerging industries, private capital is active in multiple "tracks" in Hebei.
The development of the private economy is always on the mind of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), who emphasizes treating all types of ownership enterprises equally and continuously optimizing the business environment. On March 23, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during the symposium on further promoting the high-quality construction and development of Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区): "Focus on creating a market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized business environment."
Hebei (河北) thoroughly implements the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, continuously creates a high-quality business environment, and safeguards the high-quality development of the private economy. In 2025, private investment in Hebei (河北) continued to improve, with a year-on-year increase of 8.6%. By the end of 2025, the province had more than 7,000 "specialized, refined, and new" enterprises, an increase of more than 5,500 compared to 2020, and 107 key county-level characteristic industrial clusters are competing for development.
Deepening institutional reforms to optimize the ecosystem for enterprise growth—
Some time ago, Fangli Environmental Protection Equipment Hebei Co., Ltd. from Langfang (廊坊) received good news that the company won the bid for a project related to Handan (邯郸) City Water Source Water Supply Development Co., Ltd. in Hebei (河北). "The 'double-blind' review reform means winning the bid based on strength!" said Gao Junhu, manager of Fangli Environmental Protection Equipment Company.
Breaking the "black box," Hebei Province (河北省) is promoting review reforms, "blindly drawing" evaluation experts for bidding and tendering, and judges "blindly evaluating" technical bid dark bids, ensuring fair competition among various business entities; enjoying efficiency, the province's government service system is promoting the "efficient handling of one matter" reform, with the average service time reduced by more than 60%; protecting operations, scanning codes to enter enterprises to standardize law enforcement, reducing 1,274 enterprise-related inspection entities and 104 enterprise-related inspection items... Hebei (河北) continues to eliminate barriers, improve services, and standardize supervision, allowing enterprises to settle down and grow with peace of mind.
This year, Hebei's (河北) "double-blind" review reform has taken a new step. "We will empower the regulatory环节 with digital intelligence, explore the development of artificial intelligence regulatory models, realize intelligent document review, automatic identification and risk warning of collusive bidding behavior, and create a more fair business environment," said Li Yong, Deputy Director of the Hebei Provincial Data and Government Service Bureau (河北省数据和政务服务局).
Improving factor guarantees to stimulate the vitality of business entities—
Stepping into Luye Jiaao Pharmaceutical Shijiazhuang Co., Ltd. (绿叶嘉奥制药石家庄有限公司), new drug research and development has been put on the "fast track": a Class 1 new drug has entered Phase I clinical trials, and another Class 1 new drug is about to start Phase III clinical trials.
"The government's various guarantees are in place, allowing enterprises to move forward without worry. In recent years, the company has had 5 new drugs approved for上市," said Sun Zhenxing, head of administration and government affairs at the company.
Hebei (河北) has built a multi-dimensional policy system covering land, capital, technology, and talent to support enterprises in simultaneously handling the initial registration and mortgage registration of land use rights, realizing the simultaneous delivery of land and certificates, and the simultaneous delivery of certificates and mortgages; proactively pushing high-quality enterprises in industrial clusters to financial institutions, forming a normalized mechanism for government-bank-enterprise cooperation; taking multiple measures to reduce the logistics costs of the entire society and expand the profit margins of enterprises... A series of factor guarantees provide solid support for the high-quality development of private enterprises.
When enterprises develop, banks also benefit. Zhou Huidong, President of China Construction Bank Hebei Branch (建设银行河北省分行), said: "Under the guidance of the government, we are deeply involved in key characteristic industrial clusters, providing differentiated financial solutions for private enterprises, and also building high-quality tracks for banks to grant credit in batches and conduct precise risk control."
Strengthening government-enterprise communication to build a clean and cordial government-business relationship—
Not long ago, Hebei Jinbaoshi Recycling Resources Development Group Co., Ltd. (河北锦宝石循环资源开发集团有限公司) encountered a troubling matter: the pollutant discharge rights indicators obtained from previous transactions were about to expire, but the remaining portion could not be sold, and it was about to lose more than 3 million yuan. In distress, the Hebei Provincial Development and Reform Commission (河北省发展改革委) held a "Direct Train" symposium on the private economy in Ningjin County (宁晋县), Xingtai City (邢台市), to communicate with enterprises face-to-face. After learning about the company's problems, the Provincial Development and Reform Commission (省发展改革委), together with the Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment (省生态环境厅), explored the implementation of cross-regional transactions of pollutant discharge rights to help enterprises solve their problems.
In response to the problem of private enterprises "looking for multiple departments, repeatedly looking, and not knowing who to look for" when they have problems, Hebei (河北) has established a "Direct Train" mechanism with the participation of 44 departments to conduct regular communication and exchanges with private enterprises. Whether it is offline symposiums or online reflections, enterprise demands only need to be submitted to the Provincial Development and Reform Commission (省发展改革委), and they can be accurately transmitted to the relevant functional departments to jointly promote problem-solving.
The "15th Five-Year Plan"纲要 proposes: "Guarantee equal use of production factors, fair participation in market competition, and effective protection of legitimate rights and interests from a legal and institutional perspective." In January of this year, the "Hebei Province Regulations on Promoting the Private Economy" (河北省民营经济促进条例) was implemented, providing legal guarantees for eliminating market barriers and optimizing the development environment for the private economy.
Ni Yuefeng (倪岳峰), Secretary of the Hebei Provincial Party Committee (河北省委书记), stated that remembering General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, Hebei (河北) will adhere to the combination of an effective market and a promising government, make greater efforts to optimize the business environment, and continuously develop and strengthen the private economy.
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Offshore winds bring green electricity. On April 5th, in the sea area west of Dongfang City (东方市), Hainan (海南), as the wind turbine with a hub height of 139.4 meters and a single blade length of 118 meters slowly rotated, the first batch of units of the Longyuan Power Hainan Qiyuan Offshore Wind Farm of the National Energy Group (国家能源集团) were connected to the grid for power generation. The project plans to install 22 10-megawatt and 20 14-megawatt wind turbine units. After all units are put into operation, it will transmit more than 1.5 billion kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually, which is equivalent to reducing standard coal consumption by 467,000 tons and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1.271 million tons each year.
"The 14-megawatt unit capacity is being applied in Hainan (海南) in batches for the first time. We have innovatively applied technologies such as trenchless directional drilling and used drones to carry out exploration operations, effectively protecting the seabed ecology," introduced Li Hao (黎皓), Deputy General Manager of Longyuan Power Hainan Company of the National Energy Group (国家能源集团).
China's offshore wind power industry is building new competitive advantages globally. The successful hoisting of a 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine has broken the record for the largest single-unit capacity of installed units in actual marine environments worldwide; the completion of the integrated assembly of a 16-megawatt floating offshore wind turbine with a rotor diameter of 252 meters, the world's first... China's large-capacity offshore wind turbine units are leading the world, domestic alternative technologies are constantly making new breakthroughs, and floating offshore wind power has entered the experimental demonstration stage.
Looking at the scale, the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) released data showing that as of the end of February this year, the national wind power installed capacity was 650 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 22.8%. The cumulative grid-connected installed capacity of offshore wind power nationwide exceeded 47 million kilowatts, ranking first in the world for five consecutive years.
Looking at the technology, more than 80 kilometers from the land, the China Huadian (中国华电) Yangjiang Sanshandao No. 6 Offshore Wind Farm project is steadily advancing. "This is the first project in China to apply 16.2-megawatt offshore wind turbine units on a large scale. The units use technologies such as intelligent sensing and intelligent judgment to increase the wind farm's revenue by 5% to 10%," said Li Xiang (李祥), Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Huadian Yangjiang Company (华电阳江公司).
Looking at the clusters, coastal areas are accelerating the layout of the industrial chain, forming a number of important offshore wind power industrial bases, covering wind turbine manufacturing, supporting equipment, construction and installation, operation and maintenance services, and other industrial chain links. In Yancheng (盐城), Jiangsu (江苏), the production capacity of offshore wind power complete machines accounts for about 40% of the country, and the production capacity of blades accounts for about 20% of the country; in Shantou (汕头), Guangdong (广东), the local government is planning to explore diversified utilization models such as "offshore wind power + hydrogen production, ammonia production, and alcohol production," seizing the high ground of the new energy industry and moving towards the goal of a world-class offshore wind power high-end equipment industry cluster.
Building well also requires delivering and using well, and the grid connection capacity of offshore wind power is also constantly improving. On March 31, the Yangjiang Sanshandao (阳江三山岛) Offshore Wind Power Flexible DC Transmission Project ushered in a key node. The offshore converter station jacket, weighing more than 10,000 tons, was successfully transferred from land to a transport ship. After the project is completed, it can transmit about 6 billion kilowatt-hours of clean energy to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) every year.
With the breakthrough of domestic technology and the improvement of economic efficiency, China's cumulative installed offshore wind power capacity has accounted for more than half of the world's total installed offshore wind power capacity. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will build offshore wind power bases in the Bohai Sea (渤海), Yellow Sea (黄海), East China Sea (东海), and South China Sea (南海) waters, and promote the development of deep-sea offshore wind power in a standardized and orderly manner. It is estimated that the cumulative grid-connected installed capacity of offshore wind power will reach more than 100 million kilowatts.
According to the relevant person in charge of the New Energy and Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration (国家能源局新能源和可再生能源司), next, it will enhance the policy supply of deep-sea offshore wind power, optimize and improve the industry's development and construction management, promote the standardized and orderly construction of offshore wind power, and focus on promoting the commencement of construction of a number of deep-sea offshore wind power projects.
Return to TopBeijing, April 5th (People's Daily reporter Wang Ke (王珂)) - The reporter learned from the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) that in the first quarter of this year, sales of consumer goods trade-ins exceeded 433.17 billion yuan, benefiting 60.933 million people.
Since the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Commerce (商务部), together with various regions and relevant departments, has adhered to the close combination of benefiting people's livelihoods and promoting consumption, continuously optimizing the implementation of consumer goods trade-in policies, paying more attention to green and intelligent guidance, supporting offline entities, digital empowerment, and policy integration to synergistically exert efforts, promoting a good start for consumer goods trade-in policies in the first quarter, and playing an important supporting role in promoting consumption and benefiting people's livelihoods.
In the first quarter, a total of 1.408 million subsidy applications were received for automobile trade-ins, driving new car sales of 228.69 billion yuan. Among them, 403,000 applications were for scrapping and renewal subsidies, driving sales of 51.96 billion yuan; 1.005 million applications were for replacement and renewal subsidies, driving sales of 176.73 billion yuan.
In the first quarter, a total of 59.525 million units of 6 types of home appliances traded in for new ones, as well as new digital and smart products, were sold, driving sales of 204.48 billion yuan. Among them, 23.205 million units of 6 types of home appliances were traded in for new ones, driving sales of 95.43 billion yuan; 36.32 million units of new digital and smart products were sold, driving sales of 109.05 billion yuan.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 5th (Reporters Li Xinping (李心萍), Zhang Tianpei (张天培), and Han Xin (韩鑫)): Reporters learned from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司) that on April 4th, national railways transported 22.123 million passengers, setting a new historical high for single-day passenger volume during the Qingming Festival holiday. On April 5th, national railways are expected to transport 14.7 million passengers, with plans to add 768 passenger trains.
According to ticket pre-sale data from the Railway 12306 platform, the top departure cities on the 5th are mainly Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Hangzhou (杭州), Guangzhou (广州), Chengdu (成都), Nanjing (南京), Wuhan (武汉), Chongqing (重庆), Shenzhen (深圳), and Xi'an (西安); the top arrival cities are mainly Chengdu (成都), Shanghai (上海), Guangzhou (广州), Beijing (北京), Hangzhou (杭州), Shenzhen (深圳), Nanjing (南京), Wuhan (武汉), Suzhou (苏州), and Zhengzhou (郑州).
Reporters learned from the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) that on April 5th, the national trunk highway traffic flow slightly increased compared to the previous day. As of 6:00 PM on the 5th, the overall national road traffic safety situation was generally stable. No large-scale, long-term, or long-distance severe traffic congestion was reported, and no major traffic accidents were reported.
Reporters learned from the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) that on April 5th, the total cross-regional personnel flow in the whole society is expected to be 267.276 million, an increase of 7.2% year-on-year.
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Strengthen food safety supervision from farm to table, enhance risk source control, and improve the level of collaborative and intelligent supervision.
——Excerpt from the "15th Five-Year Plan" Outline
The light mist has not yet dissipated, and the morning sun is just rising. In Cuijiaji Town (崔家集镇), Pingdu City (平度市), Shandong Province (山东省), opening the curtain of a greenhouse at Qingdao Jishihong Ecological Agriculture Development Co., Ltd. (青岛集柿红生态农业发展有限公司), the fragrance of fruit wafts in, and the vines are full of red rose tomatoes.
In front of the greenhouse, baskets of tomatoes freshly picked from the vines are poured onto a table. Workers skillfully sort and wipe them clean, carefully packing them into cardboard boxes. Before sealing each box, the workers add an extra step—a touch and a press with their index finger to affix a label printed with a QR code to the box, then smoothing the edges with their palms.
Upon closer inspection, the label reads "Agricultural Product Quality Safety Commitment Compliance Certificate" (农产品质量安全承诺达标合格证). This is like an "identity card" for agricultural products. Scanning the QR code reveals information such as the place of origin, contact telephone number, and the entity making the commitment.
This "identity card" has undergone several iterations. The Agricultural Product Quality Safety Law (农产品质量安全法), revised in 2022, explicitly established the commitment compliance certificate system. In 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) jointly issued a document to standardize the issuance, collection, and inspection of compliance certificates. Based on a comprehensive summary of the early implementation of the compliance certificate system, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the "Administrative Measures for Agricultural Product Quality Safety Commitment Compliance Certificates" (农产品质量安全承诺达标合格证管理办法) at the end of 2025, clarifying the definition and scope of application of compliance certificates, as well as the methods for issuing, collecting, and storing compliance certificates, which took effect on February 1st of this year.
Now, agricultural products such as vegetables and fruits are fully using the agricultural product quality safety commitment compliance certificate, and the "identity card" for agricultural products has a unified and clear new version.
"This certificate is not simple," said Luo Meng (罗萌), Deputy General Manager of Jishihong Company (集柿红公司). "It is both our 'letter of responsibility' and the 'growth record' of agricultural products."
Each batch of tomatoes has a "record" from the time it is planted, with clear records of when it is fertilized, whether pesticides are used, and when it is harvested. After harvesting, it must undergo rapid testing for pesticide residues, and a certificate can only be issued if it passes. Luo Meng pointed to the QR code on the packaging box and introduced that this compliance certificate forces producers to strictly follow standardized production processes. Of course, this also helps the company build a distinctive brand.
Cuijiaji Town (崔家集镇) has more than 4,500 tomato greenhouse cultivation sheds, covering an area of more than 20,000 mu. As a geographical indication agricultural product, Cuijiaji tomatoes are highly sought after by the market for their good taste, but they also suffer from being "impersonated," and the cost of "fighting counterfeiting" is not low.
"Now that we have an 'identity card,' consumers can scan it and know if it's from our place of origin," Luo Meng said happily.
In the circulation process, the "identity card" also plays an important role.
At 10 a.m., at the Nong'en Vegetable Professional Cooperative (农恩蔬菜专业合作社) in Pingdu City (平度市), refrigerated transport vehicles were opening their compartments, waiting to be loaded. "Since we have the 'identity card,' our products have won the trust of more customers, and we have more orders shipped to various places. Through rapid scanning and verification, product information is clear at a glance, which saves a lot of trouble in the circulation and after-sales stages," said Chen Huanni (陈焕妮), the cooperative's financial director.
Pingdu (平度) has established and improved a connection mechanism between origin access and market access, making the "identity card" of agricultural products a "pass" in the circulation process, ensuring that the source is traceable, the destination is trackable, and the responsibility is accountable.
The significance of doing so is that once problematic agricultural products are discovered, regulatory authorities can quickly lock in the place of origin, producers, and circulation path through the "identity card," investigate and dispose of the situation as soon as possible, and achieve early detection, early warning, and early disposal of risks.
At noon, refrigerated transport vehicles loaded with tomatoes drove out of the sorting center and traveled along the highway. The next morning, this batch of tomatoes with "identity cards" will appear in fresh food supermarkets in Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), and other places.
At the consumer end, the "identity card" has become a "reassurance certificate" for consumers.
"In the past, buying tomatoes was all about looking at them. Round and full were good, and red and bright were fresh, but I didn't really know," said Ms. Chen (陈女士) from Jing'an District (静安区), Shanghai (上海). "Now, by scanning a code, I can see the specific information about the commitment to compliance, such as not using preservatives in violation of regulations, and passing entrusted testing, so I can buy with confidence." She told reporters that some agricultural products with "identity cards" are indeed slightly more expensive, but she is willing to pay for this certainty.
"A QR code connects the entire chain of production, circulation, and consumption, which not only protects 'safety on the tip of the tongue,' but also enhances the added value of agricultural products and broadens the channels for increasing farmers' income," said Xu Zhiping (徐志平), a member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Pingdu Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (平度市农业农村局). "We will continue to deepen the construction of the agricultural product quality and safety system, improve the level of digital supervision and service, and allow more agricultural products to go to a broader market with 'identity cards.'"
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A small certificate of compliance represents more than 10 years of dedicated exploration.
From Zhejiang (浙江) issuing the nation's first qualified certificate of commitment to agricultural product quality and safety in 2015, to various regions using diverse methods of "self-certification of compliance" to compel compliant agricultural product production and operation, and then to the revised Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law of 2022 incorporating it into legal provisions, the agricultural product "ID card" has gradually entered the public eye. The promulgation of the new version of the agricultural product "ID card" management measures provides a more unified and authoritative operating guide for this system.
What's new? The scope is clearer. Common agricultural products in life, such as fruits, vegetables, poultry, and meat, should be certified as long as they are produced and operated by agricultural product production enterprises and other entities. The constraints are more powerful. The scope of validity is no longer limited to pilot areas and voluntarily participating entities. Relevant entities across the country have an obligation to issue certificates. The chain is more complete. It supports the combination of qualified certificates and traceability systems, adding guarantees to multiple entities throughout the entire process of production, circulation, and sales.
Who benefits? Consumers are more assured when purchasing agricultural products; production and operation entities have strengthened their brand image and obtained more substantial profits; circulation and after-sales entities have more convenient access to information, improving efficiency... The agricultural product "ID card" is like a fulcrum, leveraging the improvement of quality and efficiency of the entire process of agricultural product quality and safety.
The people regard food as heaven, and safety as the first priority in food. The new version of the agricultural product "ID card" is an important measure to ensure "safety on the tip of the tongue" and also provides an example for food safety supervision in other fields. In order to ensure peace of mind from the farmland to the table, it is necessary to take this as an opportunity to further weave a tight and dense network of food safety supervision, so that the people can eat more safely and healthily.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 林丽鹂
The average cargo handling time per pallet has been reduced from 8 minutes to 1 minute, and the loading and unloading time per vehicle has been reduced from 3 hours to within 20 minutes, with labor costs reduced by more than 50%... Henan Province, in conjunction with Zhengzhou Airport's (郑州机场) "truck flight" air-land intermodal transport network, promotes the national standard "Technical Requirements for Air-Land Intermodal Transport Semi-Trailer Van," realizing integrated palletized transport and greatly improving comprehensive transport efficiency.
Why can a standard play a role in reducing logistics costs and increasing efficiency?
The reporter learned that there are many types of air containers that meet the standards after airworthiness certification, and the widest external contour of air container cargo is 2438 mm and the highest is 2997 mm. Previously, the internal control width and height of van trucks (semi-trailers) that met national standards in the market were too small to load M-type container pallets with a width of 2438 mm. In actual operation, non-standard modified vehicles with widened and heightened dimensions are mostly used for palletized transportation, or disassembled pallets are used for bulk cargo transportation, resulting in high cargo damage and loss rates, significant safety risks, and affecting air-land intermodal transportation. After the introduction of the new standard, using air-land intermodal transport semi-trailer vans that meet national standards as transport equipment for palletized transfer has greatly improved efficiency and ensured transportation safety compared to the previous conventional operation modes such as unpacking, cargo handling, and loose cargo loading and unloading.
Taking standard pallets as an example, Ren Feng (任锋), Deputy Director of the Circulation Development Department of the Ministry of Commerce (商务部), introduced that the 1.2m x 1m standard pallet, as a basic loading tool for the logistics system, is horizontally compatible with standard containers, turnover crates, packaging boxes and other logistics carriers, and vertically adapts to modern warehouses, shelves, forklifts and other facilities and equipment, and is widely used in manufacturing, retail and other fields. Promoting and using standard pallets can significantly improve the efficiency of warehousing, loading and unloading, and handling operations, reduce logistics costs and cargo damage rates, and drive the standardization and transformation of upstream and downstream logistics facilities and business processes. It is a link to promote the standardization and coordinated development of the entire logistics chain. By promoting the experience and practices of "standard pallet circulation and sharing pool" and "no pallet turnover, no box turnover" in various places, and making good use of the "small incision" of standards, we can do a 大文章 (dà wén zhāng - "big article," a major undertaking) in reducing the logistics costs of the entire society.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's pallet standardization rate increased from 33.2% in 2021 to 38.5% in 2025. The scale of public rental pallet pools reached 57 million pieces. By 2027, the pallet standardization rate will increase to about 40%. China is also actively promoting unified international logistics standards to allow pallet standards to "go global." ASEAN countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines have widely accepted the 1.2m x 1m pallet specification, and the European Pallet Association has launched the European standard No. 3 pallet with reference to China's standards.
Standards are becoming an important tool for reducing logistics costs and increasing efficiency throughout society.
At the end of 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) and six other departments jointly issued the "Key Work Plan for Modern Logistics Standardization (2025-2027)." "The plan focuses on key issues such as the connection of logistics facilities and equipment across departments and transportation modes, data interconnection, and management collaboration, and makes arrangements for the revision of logistics national standards in the next three years. At present, the tasks for 2025 have been fully completed," introduced Liu Hongsheng (刘洪生), Director of the Standards Technology Management Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局).
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China has cumulatively released 210 national standards in the field of logistics, achieving breakthroughs in many aspects: the standards for logistics pallets and turnover boxes have been centrally updated and upgraded, and 13 standards such as flat pallets, slip sheet pallets, and fruit and vegetable turnover boxes have been released to ensure that national standards are consistent with international standards, and that subdivided product standards are coordinated with general method standards. The national standards for multimodal transport have been accelerated to make up for shortcomings, and 16 national standards such as multimodal transport cargo classification codes, transport volume calculation, intermodal transport vehicles and waybills have been developed and released to improve the integrated connection level of multimodal transport. The research and development of mandatory logistics standards has been strengthened, and 20 mandatory national standards such as express green packaging, fuel consumption limits for commercial vehicles, and transportation of dangerous goods have been promoted to promote technological innovation and enhance logistics safety and emergency response levels.
The synergistic linkage between standards and regulations has been further strengthened. Xu Huarong (徐华荣), Deputy Director of the Policy and Regulation Department of the State Post Bureau (国家邮政局), introduced that the newly revised "Interim Regulations on Express Delivery" in 2025 added a special chapter on "Express Packaging" and cited relevant mandatory standards. The effectiveness of standard empowerment is significant. Electronic waybills and recyclable transfer bags have basically achieved full coverage in the entire industry. The number of layers of packaging boxes and the thickness of packaging bags have been reduced by more than half, and the width of tape has been reduced by more than 25%. The green, reduced, and recyclable levels of express packaging have continued to improve.
Gong Yongjun (弓永军), Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Department of the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部), introduced that the supply of high-quality standards will be strengthened, focusing on key areas such as multimodal transport and smart logistics, and focusing on promoting the formulation and revision of standards for comprehensive freight hubs, air-land coordinated infrastructure, intelligent charging and swapping service networks for electric heavy-duty trucks on trunk lines, multimodal transport document business processes, and network freight information interaction, to support the integrated development of transportation and logistics across regions, modes, and fields.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on April 5th (Reporter: Sun Xiuyan (孙秀艳)) - The General Office of the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) recently issued the "Notice on Deeply Carrying Out Special Actions to Combat Illegal and Irregular Problems in the Field of Medical Insurance Drugs," making special arrangements to continuously combat illegal and irregular problems such as reselling medical insurance "returned drugs."
The notice requires that, starting from April 2026, with the verification of suspicious clues of drug traceability codes as the starting point, special actions to combat illegal and irregular problems in the field of medical insurance drugs will continue to be carried out nationwide. The special action is divided into two stages: the first stage is from April to July 2026, and the second stage is from September to November 2026. The National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) will issue a batch of suspicious clues of repeated settlement of drug traceability codes in early April and early September 2026, respectively. Local medical insurance departments, together with relevant departments, will coordinate the clues issued by the state, local clues of excessive prescription, and clues from mass reports and complaints, and carry out in-depth verification and rectification to accurately combat illegal and irregular problems such as reselling medical insurance "returned drugs," exchanging medical insurance drugs, swiping medical insurance vouchers, forging prescriptions, collecting cards to purchase drugs, and year-end rush consumption, and timely recover the losses of medical insurance funds. Depending on the severity of the circumstances, measures such as talking and reminding, rectification within a time limit, suspension of medical insurance settlement, termination of service agreements, scoring management of medical insurance payment qualifications, and transfer to industry authorities, judicial organs, and discipline inspection and supervision organs will be taken.
The notice emphasizes that focusing on all links and the entire process of reselling "returned drugs," the crackdown on various involved parties such as professional drug prescribers, drug dealers, and illegal and irregular drug wholesale enterprises and medical institutions will be continuously strengthened to completely cut off the illegal chain of "prescription-resale-return-sale." Actively carry out joint inspections and joint punishments with relevant departments to strictly prevent medical insurance "returned drugs" from flowing to non-medical insurance designated medical institutions, online drug sales platforms, or being resold in the form of self-payment. Publicly expose a batch of typical cases with bad nature and serious circumstances to strengthen the role of warning and deterrence.
Return to TopPear blossoms rise with the wind, a clear and bright world. From moments of remembrance on spring mountains to parent-child time in parks; from the unrestrained mountain flowers in the countryside to the gentle willows outside the city... the motherland is full of spring scenery and boundless vitality. In the bright spring, people compete to travel and enjoy the holiday.
Ascending Spring Mountains to Entrust Longing Thoughts
On the first day of the Qingming holiday, the Yuhuatai Martyrs Cemetery (雨花台烈士陵园) in Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, welcomed many citizens and tourists. In front of the monument, elementary school students wearing red scarves held chrysanthemums, gently placed them down, and bowed deeply.
One Qingming Festival a year, one year of growing remembrance. The tradition of carefully observing the end of life, pursuing distant memories, and remembering ancestors adds a profound cultural heritage to the Qingming Festival, making people's travels more meaningful.
A bouquet of flowers, a moment of pause, a kind of strength. "If the youth are wise, the country is wise; if the youth are rich, the country is rich; if the youth are strong, the country is strong..." In Zhongshan Park (中山公园) in Beijing (北京), more than 20 young people recited "Ode to China's Youth" in unison and listened carefully to the narrator's stories of revolution; at the Baise Uprising Memorial Park (百色起义纪念园) in Guangxi (广西), teachers and students presented flowers to revolutionary martyrs; at the Ximan Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery (西满革命烈士陵园) in Heilongjiang (黑龙江), members of the Qiqihar University (齐齐哈尔大学) National Flag Guard marched with sonorous steps to escort the national flag into the venue...
Various regions and departments regard the Qingming Festival as an important opportunity to continue the red gene and stimulate patriotic enthusiasm. Scenic spots and memorial sites imbued with red culture have become important destinations for tourists to entrust their feelings during the Qingming holiday.
During the Qingming holiday, except for some areas in the northeast, southern Jiangnan, South China, southeastern Southwest China, and south-central Tibet, which were affected by precipitation, most other areas were mainly sunny or cloudy, which was generally suitable for tourism. Good weather attracted people to ascend spring mountains and celebrate the festival.
With something to entrust, there is peace of mind. In the spring breeze, wisps of mourning float, and in the remembrance, a continuous stream of motivation rises. The short break during the Qingming holiday accumulates the re-departure of body and spirit.
Enjoying Spring Break with Parent-Child Fun
This year's "Government Work Report" proposed supporting qualified localities in promoting spring and autumn breaks for primary and secondary schools. Around the Qingming Festival, spring breaks have become more popular in a wider range. Following Zhejiang (浙江) and Sichuan (四川) provinces, which had previously piloted spring breaks in the whole province or in some areas, Jiangsu (江苏), Anhui (安徽) and other provinces have also joined the implementation.
In Yuyuantan Park (玉渊潭公园) in Beijing (北京), cherry blossoms bloom and spring water ripples. "I always wanted to bring my children to Beijing (北京) to see the sights. This year, my daughter's school had a 2-day spring break, which coincided with the Qingming holiday, making it very suitable for long-distance travel," said Ms. Chen (陈女士) from Foshan (佛山), Guangdong (广东) Province. This is her first trip to Beijing (北京) with her children, and she also plans to visit the Summer Palace (颐和园) and the Great Wall (长城).
Data from Qunar Travel (去哪儿旅行) shows that this year's consecutive "spring break + Qingming holiday" in many places has significantly increased the popularity of travel from April 1st to 6th. People's travel radius has significantly expanded, with the number of passengers traveling more than 800 kilometers increasing by more than 30%. Parent-child groups have become the main force of travel, with the number of passengers aged 13 to 18 taking flights increasing by 85%, and the number of passengers under 12 increasing by 55%, both higher than the growth rate of passengers in other age groups.
In the Guangxi Museum (广西博物馆), children listened carefully to Qingming cultural knowledge, actively participated in interactive questions and answers, and completed hands-on practice. During the holiday, spring research tours emerged as a dark horse, with popular forms such as plant science, folk experience, and agricultural activities. On the Tongcheng Travel (同程旅行) platform, cultural cities such as Beijing (北京), Xi'an (西安) in Shaanxi (陕西), and Shenyang (沈阳) in Liaoning (辽宁) have become popular destinations for parent-child research tours, and in-depth explanation products for scenic spots such as the Summer Palace (颐和园), Xi'an Museum (西安博物院), and Shenyang Imperial Palace (沈阳故宫) have seen soaring sales.
Appreciating Spring Scenery and Tasting Folk Customs
The cherry blossoms in front of Zhanbi Building (湛碧楼) in West Lake (西湖) in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), the magnolias in Wangshi Garden (网师园) in Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏), and the peonies in the Sui and Tang Dynasty City Relics Botanical Garden (隋唐城遗址植物园) in Luoyang (洛阳), Henan (河南)... flowers bloom in succession during the Qingming season.
This spring, "Color Walk" has quietly become popular among young people. In the clusters of spring flowers, tourists do not need complicated guides. They only need to choose a color before going out, and then they can plunge into the spring and bright scenery of the city along the clues of the color.
Data from Fliggy (飞猪) shows that since March, the search popularity of keywords such as "flower viewing" and "spring outing" has increased significantly, and the transaction volume of sightseeing and tourism vacation products on the platform has increased by 72% year-on-year. Viewing the great spring scenery has become a popular travel theme.
On the eve of Qingming, the theme activity promotion of "Four Seasons · Springs in Jinan" and the Spring Outing Flower Festival · 2026 Jinan Flower Festival (一年四季·泉在济南”主题活动推介暨春游花朝·2026济南花朝荟) was launched on the shore of Daming Lake (大明湖) in Shandong (山东). The "Twelve Flower Gods" (十二花神) dressed in Hanfu (汉服) came gracefully, reproducing the elegant charm of the traditional Flower Festival.
In Jinan (济南), major scenic spots use flowers as a medium and attract customers with flowers during the holiday. After integrating intangible cultural heritage, performances, parades, and markets, folk customs are more vibrant, and the consumption chain of flower viewing is further extended. According to statistics, as of 2:00 PM on April 4, 30 key tourist attractions in Jinan (济南) included in the monitoring received a total of 391,000 tourists and realized a business income of 13.905 million yuan.
In Shanghai (上海), the number of visitors to many parks exceeded 30,000 on the first day of the Qingming holiday. In Beijing (北京), municipal parks received a total of 585,700 visitors on April 4. The fragrance of flowers intertwined with the elegance of poetry and the fun of folk customs, attracting people to a spring folk custom feast.
During this holiday, people feel the beauty of the solar term and continue the beautiful pursuit of "travelers looking for spring half out of the city" (游子寻春半出城). A journey of spring scenery, a journey of blooming flowers.
(Comprehensive reports from reporters Shi Fang (施芳), Pang Geping (庞革平), Fang Yuan (方圆), Zhu Jiaqi (祝佳祺), Jiang Xuehong (蒋雪鸿) from this newspaper, and Xinhua News Agency reporters Xu Zhuang (徐壮) and Yang Shujun (杨淑君))
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 5th (Reporter Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)) that Beijing recently released "Several Measures on Promoting the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements of Universities and Colleges in the Capital," with 18 measures to promote more scientific and technological achievements of universities and colleges from laboratories to the front line of industry.
In response to the "two skins" problem of university scientific research and industrial demand, it will rely on the key industrial education alliances of universities and colleges in the capital to build a closed-loop ecology of "enterprises setting questions, universities answering questions, and the market grading papers," guiding universities and colleges to directly face the real problems of enterprises, and regarding jointly-owned patents of universities and enterprises as transformed achievements, further enhancing the motivation of joint scientific research by universities and enterprises. At the same time, establish a pre-patent application industrialization assessment and annual inventory mechanism to improve the quality of patents from the source.
In response to the blockages and difficulties in implementing relevant policies within universities and colleges, deepen the reform of empowering scientific and technological achievements of职务, focusing on promoting the "empowerment first, then exercise rights" model. After a brief assessment and guidance by the school, "empower" researchers to use their职务 achievements to start businesses, quickly enter the market verification process, and after the enterprise develops maturely, handle equity participation, transfer and other exercise rights procedures as agreed. Improve the income distribution mechanism, clarify that no less than 70% of the equity from the investment of achievements is awarded to the achievement completion team, and at the same time encourage universities and colleges to realize the long-term value and future value of achievement transformation through agreed income, long-term dividends, equity repurchase and other methods. Clarify the specific types and identification procedures for the exemption of liability for relevant management personnel of universities and colleges in the process of scientific and technological achievement transformation, and reduce worries in decision-making.
According to the requirements of the document, in response to the lack of systematic, organized, and professional platforms for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements of universities and colleges, Beijing will build a national university regional technology transfer and transformation center with high standards. Establish concept verification funds and special investment funds, highlighting "investing early, investing small, and first-time investment." Guide banks and other financial institutions to carry out "loan + equity direct investment" and other businesses targeting the characteristics of the transformation of scientific and technological achievements of universities and colleges.
The document also proposes to further improve the guarantee mechanism for university researchers to engage in the transformation of scientific and technological achievements on-the-job and off-the-job, and clarify that transformation performance should be included in the assessment. At the same time, promote universities and colleges to improve the special sequence of "transformation professional and technical titles" to smooth the career development path for technology transfer talents.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 5th (Reporter Han Xin (韩鑫)): The China National Light Industry Council (中国轻工业联合会) recently released the state of the light industry economy: In the first two months, the added value of light industry above designated size increased by 7.0% year-on-year, achieving operating income of 3.6 trillion yuan, an increase of 6.8% year-on-year, indicating a steady start and a good beginning for the light industry economy.
The market size has steadily increased. Since the beginning of this year, with the in-depth implementation of special actions to boost consumption, domestic consumer demand has continued to be released. From January to February, the retail sales of 11 categories of light industrial products reached 1,530.6 billion yuan, an increase of 9.3% year-on-year.
Driven by the vigorous promotion of consumer goods trade-in policies, from January to February, the retail sales of household appliances and audio-visual equipment reached 157.2 billion yuan, an increase of 3.3% on a relatively high base, among which the sales of high-energy-efficiency appliances continued the rapid growth trend of the previous year, with a growth rate of double digits.
The growth of light industry production has accelerated. The trend of demand recovery has further transmitted to the supply side. In the first two months, the added value of some light industry sectors has grown rapidly, with the added value of the battery manufacturing industry growing by more than 20% and the added value of the household appliance manufacturing industry growing by 5.6%. Among the 91 major light industrial products statistically analyzed by the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局), the output of 69 products achieved growth, with a growth rate of 75.8%.
Commodity exports have shifted from decline to growth. In the first two months, light industrial commodity exports reached 163.57 billion US dollars, with the growth rate shifting from a decrease of 1.5% last year to an increase of 20.9%. Among them, the export advantages of traditional light industrial commodities continue to be reflected. From January to February, the export value of household appliances, plastic products, leather products, furniture, hardware, and cultural and sports goods all exceeded 10 billion US dollars and achieved double-digit growth.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙广勇
In the scorching sun of a cement mining area in Saraburi Province (沙拉武里府), Thailand, unmanned pure electric mining trucks precisely shuttle back and forth. Inside a cool and comfortable dispatch room, staff are using a large data screen to monitor and dispatch the unmanned vehicles in real time. The "Yugong" Parallel Mining Operating System, developed by the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has been put into use in the mining area. It can coordinate the operation of all mining equipment and make millisecond-level decisions based on real-time data.
In recent years, as the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the "Thailand 4.0" strategy have been deeply integrated, China and Thailand have continued to carry out joint training of technical talents in fields such as artificial intelligence, rail transit, and new energy vehicles, injecting a source of vitality into Sino-Thai scientific and technological innovation cooperation and helping Thailand improve its level of industrial modernization.
Chinese Academy of Sciences Bangkok Innovation Cooperation Center (中国科学院曼谷创新合作中心):
"Reserving talents in the fields of artificial intelligence and automation for the local area"
In 2017, the Chinese Academy of Sciences Bangkok Innovation Cooperation Center (曼谷中心) (hereinafter referred to as the "Bangkok Center") was established in Thailand. The Bangkok Center helps Thai and Chinese science and technology innovation enterprises carry out cooperation in infrastructure, space technology, unmanned driving, healthcare, low-carbon environmental protection and other fields.
Under the promotion of the Bangkok Center, Siam Cement Group (泰国暹罗水泥集团) of Thailand has cooperated with many Chinese institutions and enterprises to jointly carry out Thailand's first 5G+ autonomous driving smart green mine project. Jirapat (吉拉帕), International General Manager of Siam Cement Group (泰国暹罗水泥集团), said that the project comprehensively applies technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and new energy power batteries to help the company cultivate a group of highly skilled talents. "China's artificial intelligence technology is like a 'smart brain,' bringing revolutionary changes," said Jirapat (吉拉帕).
"At first, when I heard about autonomous driving, I was very afraid of losing my job and worried that I would not be able to learn such advanced technology." Nani (纳尼) was originally a mining truck driver. He told reporters that after training by Chinese engineers, he quickly mastered autonomous driving operations. "You only need to configure the loading and unloading locations, start the unmanned program in the dispatch room, and the mining truck will run according to the established route. I no longer have to endure the high temperature in the cab."
According to reports, the Chinese team provides local technicians with a series of professional training in artificial intelligence and automation around the application, maintenance and optimization of the "Yugong" Parallel Mining Operating System. Chen Long (陈龙), CEO of Sino-Sci Tophos (中科慧拓), who is responsible for the implementation of the project, said: "China's technological accumulation in the field of intelligent mining is in line with Thailand's mining upgrade needs. The project promotes Sino-Thai technological exchanges from 'hardware docking' to 'talent empowerment,' allowing Thai partners to master system operation and maintenance capabilities, and reserving talents in the fields of artificial intelligence and automation for the local area."
According to reports, the Bangkok Center (曼谷中心) has facilitated more than 70 international technology cooperation projects and enterprise business cooperation projects, effectively promoting in-depth cooperation between China and Thailand in related fields.
Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊):
"Injecting innovative vitality into Thailand's modern industry"
Applying for instructions, starting the control system, gently pushing the joystick... Songqi (颂奇), a young Thai man, skillfully operates in front of the Chinese high-speed rail simulation driving console. On the screen, the train slowly departs, advances smoothly along the track, passes through the city, passes through the tunnel, and enters the station.
The Thailand Luban Workshop (泰国鲁班工坊) was jointly established by Tianjin Bohai Vocational Technical College (天津渤海职业技术学院) and Ayutthaya Technical College (泰国大城技术学院) in Thailand. It has 15 teaching practice areas and offers 4 international majors, including mechatronics, Internet of Things technology, mechanical manufacturing and automation. In 2018, the Thailand Luban Workshop (泰国鲁班工坊) built the Railway Institute Center (铁院中心), offering two international majors: high-speed train maintenance technology and high-speed railway signal automatic control, becoming the first high-speed rail technology and skill training center established by China overseas. Over the years, the Thailand Luban Workshop (泰国鲁班工坊) has cumulatively trained 2,380 people in local academic education.
"I learned theoretical knowledge in the Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊), and also mastered engineering professional skills through practical learning, and have the ability to solve practical problems." Worawan (沃拉婉), who studied in the rail transit major of the Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊), told reporters, "The Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima section of the first phase of the Thai-Chinese Railway project is accelerating. I hope to become a technician on this railway in the future. Scientific and technological innovation cooperation between the two countries has made my life path wider."
"The rail transit-related majors of the Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊) will provide talent reserves for the development of railways and urban light rails in Thailand." Mayuri (玛尤丽), Dean of Ayutthaya Technical College (泰国大城技术学院), said, "We plan to further carry out joint research and development with China, especially in areas such as autonomous driving systems and vehicle-mounted artificial intelligence. China has the world's largest total human resources, total science and technology human resources, and total number of researchers. It is the source of many scientific and technological innovations, and cooperation with China is indispensable."
Surapong (素拉鹏), Assistant Secretary-General of the Vocational Education Committee of the Thai Ministry of Education, said that the Thailand Luban Workshop (泰国鲁班工坊) accurately connects with the Thai National Skills Development Framework, setting up disciplines such as rail transit control and maintenance technology, robotics, and mechatronics, "helping to cultivate high-quality skilled talents and injecting innovative vitality into Thailand's modern industry."
New Energy Vehicle Training Center:
"Will promote Thailand to become a regional electric vehicle industry center"
At the New Energy Vehicle Training Center of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (泰国东北皇家理工大学) in Thailand, dozens of students are surrounding an electric vehicle. Student Wachiraphat (瓦奇拉帕) connects the detector to the car, and the screen displays the operating status of each component. He clicks the corresponding buttons one by one to test the entire car. "Today I learned about the safety protection and vehicle testing of electric vehicles. Such practical exercises are very helpful to me," said Wachiraphat (瓦奇拉帕).
This training center was jointly built by GAC Group (广汽) and Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (泰国东北皇家理工大学), Thailand Zhile International Education Group (泰国智乐国际教育集团), and Tencent (腾讯). It is the first training center in Thailand focusing on the training of new energy vehicle talents. Since it was put into use in November 2024, it has trained more than 300 Thai university students.
The new energy vehicle industry is an important area for Thailand's green transformation. Thailand's "30@30" goal proposes that by 2030, electric vehicle production will account for 30% of the country's total automobile production. In recent years, Chinese new energy vehicle brands such as Aion (埃安) and BYD (比亚迪) have developed rapidly in Thailand, and China and Thailand are actively exploring cooperation in talent training and capacity building in the field of new energy vehicles.
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (泰国东北皇家理工大学) is the first university in Thailand to offer a major in new energy vehicles. Based on the cooperation project of the New Energy Vehicle Training Center, in October 2025, the school and GAC International Thailand Sales Company (广汽国际泰国销售公司) signed a cooperation agreement to carry out in-depth talent training in the fields of new energy vehicles and electric vehicle technology, introduce Chinese technology and manufacturing standards into Thailand, build a Sino-Thai new energy discipline and training base, and enhance Thailand's industrial competitiveness. Supachok (素帕措), a teacher at the school, said that the school and Chinese companies jointly develop special courses and short-term training programs. Students will enter Chinese automobile companies investing in Thailand for internships in the future, and will also have the opportunity to obtain formal employment positions. "We will promote new energy vehicle-related knowledge and experience to the national education network so that all regions can share the results and achieve systematic and sustainable industrial development."
Kosit Sriboonthong (哥西·西布通), President of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (泰国东北皇家理工大学), introduced that the New Energy Vehicle Training Center not only serves students of the school, but also cooperates with the Thai Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Transport to train technicians in the national transportation system and promote Chinese new energy vehicle technology. "Sino-Thai new energy vehicle industry cooperation covers teaching, scientific research, technology transfer and commercial application, which will promote Thailand to become a regional electric vehicle industry center and achieve sustainable industrial upgrading and innovative development."
Return to TopBy: 孟晓旭
Deploying long-range missiles and pursuing strike capabilities far beyond its defense zone fully demonstrates that Japan is accelerating its military expansion policy. Japan's security policy of "shifting from defense to offense" will only worsen regional security and create new security risks.
On March 31, the Japanese Ministry of Defense deployed the "Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile" and the "Type 12 Hypersonic Glide Missile" at Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) garrisons in Kumamoto Prefecture (熊本县) and Shizuoka Prefecture (静冈县), respectively. Among them, the "Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile" has a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers, far exceeding the scope of Japanese territory, and has obvious offensive attributes, which seriously violates the Japanese Constitution and existing post-war norms. This move by Japan once again reflects that Japanese right-wing forces are promoting an offensive and expansionist shift in Japan's security policy, which will pose a new real threat to the security balance and peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region.
"Exclusively Defense-Oriented" (专守防卫) is the core embodiment of the spirit of peace in the post-war Japanese Constitution, and is Japan's peaceful commitment to the international community as a defeated country in World War II, which is related to the post-war regional and international security order. Today, the Japanese government is vigorously hyping up "security threats" and deploying "enemy base attack capabilities" under the guise of so-called "defense" and "counterattack." In essence, it is trying to abandon its post-war peaceful commitments, break post-war norms, break through military constraints, and return to the old path of military threats and military expansion.
The so-called "attack on enemy bases" uses vague subjective judgments to override the "exclusively defense-oriented" principle, which has great uncertainty and security risks. Japan has constructed such a logic for exercising the ability to "attack enemy bases": if Japan determines that the enemy has begun an attack, it will exercise this ability before actual damage occurs. The question is, who defines the so-called "enemy has begun an attack"? When "subjective judgment" becomes the basis for firing, the risk is no longer controllable. If Japan misjudges, it may constitute a preemptive attack, which is very likely to lead to regional conflicts, which is prohibited by international law. What needs to be further pointed out is that, looking back at history, Japan has more than once deliberately "misjudged" and fabricated unwarranted reasons to launch attacks on foreign countries. Therefore, people cannot help but suspect that Japan's current set of operations is setting up a "smokescreen" in advance for future implementation of "preemptive" military operations.
Deploying long-range missiles and pursuing strike capabilities far beyond its defense zone fully demonstrates that Japan is accelerating its military expansion policy. Japan's security policy of "shifting from defense to offense" will only worsen regional security and create new security risks. Asia-Pacific peace and stability have not come easily, and no country is allowed to wantonly undermine them. Japan has not deeply reflected on its history of aggression, and now it is deploying offensive long-range missiles, attempting to maliciously deter neighboring countries. This will break the security balance and peace and stability formed by the long-term development of the Asia-Pacific region, and will inevitably cause concerns and vigilance among countries in the region, exacerbate regional security dilemmas, and endanger the peaceful development achievements accumulated by Asia-Pacific countries for decades.
The Japanese government places military expansion above the safety and well-being of its people, and is advancing rapidly on the road of arms expansion and war preparation, completely ignoring the strong opposition and peaceful demands of the domestic people, and has not even made sufficient explanations to local residents about the deployment of long-range missiles. The Japanese people may once again become victims of "new militarism." According to Japanese media reports, fearing that the missile deployment would make the relevant areas targets, residents held protest rallies in front of the Kenjun Garrison (健军驻屯地) and Fuji Garrison (富士驻屯地), where long-range missiles are deployed, demanding the withdrawal of the missile deployment.
Historical lessons are profound and painful, and the peace order must not be undermined. As the country that launched the war of aggression in the past, Japan should recognize the general trend, abandon military adventurism fantasies, abide by the "Peace Constitution" and international law standards, adhere to the bottom line of peace, earnestly fulfill its international obligations, and respect the security concerns of Asian neighbors with practical actions. Any attempt to abandon history and regain force will inevitably be opposed by countries in the region and the international community, and will eventually be abandoned by history and the times.
(The author is a researcher at the Institute of Japanese Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘仲华
Chinese terracotta combined with German metal, "China Red" fabric sculpted into relief-like scrolls; the magnificent karst landforms, winding rivers, and lush vegetation of Guangxi (广西) slowly unfold on oil canvases... The Sino-German art exhibition "The Gaze of the Other: Dialogue Begins with Encounter" is being held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany. More than 20 Chinese and German artists have initiated a cross-cultural artistic dialogue about encounter, observation, and understanding.
The exhibition focuses on presenting the creative achievements of Chinese and German artists who conducted exchange activities in Guangxi (广西) from 2023 to 2025. During field trips, the artists explored natural landscapes, delved into social life, visited ethnic minority villages, and held exhibitions and academic exchanges. They created artworks covering various forms such as painting, photography, video, installation, and ceramics, centering on themes such as "landscape," "space," "cultural memory," and "the relationship between people and the environment."
"The trip to Guangxi (广西) brought me rich creative inspiration. At that time, I was on a boat and saw a bamboo bridge hidden among the plants, spanning a small waterfall. This delicate and serene power gave me great inspiration," painter Peter Lindenberg introduced his exhibited work to the audience, "When painting the flowers and plants next to the small bridge, I drew on the plant shapes of Berlin's Tiergarten Park, so this work combines the artistic styles of the two countries."
"Art transcends language and region, building bridges of understanding and empathy between different cultures. This exhibition not only demonstrates the artists' multiple reflections on the relationship between nature, cities, and humanity, but also reflects the process of constantly adjusting and updating perspectives in 'the gaze of the other'," said He Wenbo (何文波), Deputy Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin, at the opening ceremony of the exhibition. "I hope that through continuous exchanges and dialogues, different cultures can spark new creativity in open interaction."
Curator Huang Ping (黄萍), Chairman of the EU-Guangxi General Chamber of Commerce, said that this is an art exchange that started three years ago and spans 8,000 kilometers. Chinese and German artists draw inspiration and spark ideas in continuous interaction, dissolve cultural barriers, and sow the seeds of understanding and respect between the two countries.
"In an era of highly developed information, personal experience is particularly important. Through real walking and observation, artists can break away from existing cognitive frameworks and re-understand Chinese society and culture." Curator Ira Wengen reviewed the experiences of German artists in Guangxi (广西), from jointly investigating natural landscapes to collaborating with local artists to create works, and then to holding a phased achievement exhibition at the Nanning (南宁) Museum. The exchanges continued to deepen, forming a continuous artistic dialogue.
"This exhibition is rich in content and diverse in form, presenting a distinct and diverse artistic landscape, leaving a deep impression," said audience member Max Mahal. The audience can appreciate the connections and differences between different artistic languages in comparison, thereby deepening their understanding of Chinese culture. "When people are immersed in art, understanding often happens inadvertently, and this cognitive approach based on experience is particularly valuable."
Audience member Mira Bolanze, who lived in China for more than seven years, believes that this exhibition is not only a platform for displaying German-Chinese artistic achievements, but also an important space for promoting cultural exchange between the two sides. Face-to-face communication and interaction between German and Chinese art circles fully reflects the unique role of art in promoting cross-cultural dialogue.
It is reported that this art exhibition will last until April 10. After that, several German artists will travel to Guangxi (广西) again to start a new literary and artistic journey with the theme of "Reading China."
(Reported from Berlin on April 5 by this newspaper)
According to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 5th: Xinhua News Agency reporters stationed abroad reported: During the Qingming Festival, people express their condolences and pay tribute to loyal souls from thousands of miles away. Recently, Chinese embassies in various countries, peacekeeping forces, and overseas Chinese have held memorial activities to commemorate the heroes who are buried overseas and the foreign aid workers who sacrificed their precious lives.
The 12th Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion to South Sudan (Juba) recently held a Qingming memorial service to commemorate Li Lei (李磊) and Yang Shupeng (杨树朋), two peacekeeping heroes who sacrificed their lives to defend world peace. All peacekeeping officers and soldiers and representatives of the Chinese Embassy in South Sudan lined up in front of the battle vehicles where the two martyrs had fought, observed a moment of silence and bowed. Honor guards presented flower baskets, and Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan Ma Qiang (马强) and Wen Haiyuan (温海远), commander of the peacekeeping infantry battalion, stepped forward to arrange the elegiac couplets.
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and representatives of local overseas Chinese recently visited the Manila Chinese Cemetery to pay tribute to the Filipino-Chinese martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the fight against the Japanese fascist invasion. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan (井泉) said that China and the Philippines echoed each other in World War II and jointly fought against Japanese militarist aggression. The overseas Chinese in the Philippines sacrificed their lives for the cause of national liberation in the Philippines and made important contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
The Chinese Embassy in Zambia and representatives of Chinese-funded institutions and the Chinese community in Zambia went to the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Memorial Park in Lusaka to hold a memorial service to commemorate the Chinese foreign aid workers who died in the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway and other China-Zambia friendship undertakings. Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing (韩镜) said that it is necessary to implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state of China, Tanzania, and Zambia, inherit and carry forward the spirit of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, and fully promote the revitalization project of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway and the construction of the prosperity belt along the route, so as to help regional development and create a new situation in China-Africa cooperation.
In front of the Chinese Expert Monument in the northeast corner of the National Stadium in Uganda, Fan Xuecheng (范学成), Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda, and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises and institutions jointly commemorated the four Chinese staff members who sacrificed their lives during the construction assistance to Uganda. Fan Xuecheng delivered a speech expressing his high respect and deep condolences to the sacrificed staff members who aided Uganda, and called on them to continue to carry forward the great spirit of internationalism and contribute to building a new era of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future.
Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Zhang Jianwei (张建卫) led embassy staff and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises and cultural news agencies in Thailand to participate in a memorial ceremony in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand, to commemorate the famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader and anti-Japanese martyr Yi Guangyan (蚁光炎). Zhang Jianwei said that the heroic deeds of martyr Yi Guangyan have set an immortal monument for Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad. His spirit of sacrificing himself for the country is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of the motherland, and it also inspires future generations to contribute to enhancing China-Thailand friendship and the common development of the two countries.
At the cemetery in the suburbs of Ulaanbaatar (乌兰巴托), the capital of Mongolia, Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia Shen Minjuan (沈敏娟) and some embassy staff, representatives of Chinese-funded institutions and media in Mongolia came to commemorate Mao Jiayi (毛家义), the former counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, and the Chinese workers who aided Mongolia, who sacrificed their lives in Mongolia. Shen Minjuan said that Counselor Mao Jiayi dedicated his life to China-Mongolia friendship and the motherland's diplomatic cause, and the Chinese workers who aided Mongolia made important contributions to deepening China-Mongolia friendship.
Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Gao Wenqi (高文棋) recently led all members of the embassy to the Rulindo Heroes Cemetery to pay tribute to the Chinese staff who sacrificed their lives in the construction assistance to Rwanda. The Chinese medical team to Rwanda, representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises and overseas Chinese in Rwanda participated in the memorial service. Gao Wenqi said that this cemetery is a testimony to the Chinese aid personnel in Rwanda who were not afraid of difficulties and were willing to dedicate themselves, and it is also a symbol of "China-Rwanda friendship is higher than the mountains."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 5th. Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke by telephone with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on April 5th at the latter's request, exchanging views on the current situation in the Middle East.
Lavrov stated that Russia is highly concerned about the continued escalation of the situation in the Middle East. Regarding the current conflict and the Strait of Hormuz issue, Russia maintains that military actions must be stopped immediately, returning to the political and diplomatic track to resolve the root causes of the conflict. The UN Security Council should play a constructive role in this regard. Russia is willing to maintain close communication and coordination with China and continue to speak out and contribute to promoting a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities.
Wang Yi (王毅) stated that as permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia should embody fairness on major issues of principle, adopt an objective and balanced approach, and strive for more understanding and support from the international community. China has always advocated resolving international and regional hotspot issues through dialogue and negotiation. Currently, the situation in the Middle East is still deteriorating, and the conflict is still escalating. The fundamental solution to the Strait of Hormuz navigation issue is to achieve a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities as soon as possible. China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia in the UN Security Council, communicate in a timely manner on major issues, and make efforts to de-escalate the situation and maintain regional peace and stability and the common security of the world.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Addis Ababa, April 5th. At the invitation of the Ethiopian Federal Parliamentary Assembly, Wu Weihua (武维华), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, led a delegation to visit Ethiopia from the 3rd to the 5th, and met with Ethiopian President Taye (塔耶), Speaker of the House of People's Representatives, Chafo (恰福), and Speaker of the House of Federation, Agenehu (阿格涅胡), respectively.
Wu Weihua said that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, China-Ethiopia relations have developed rapidly, and pragmatic cooperation has achieved fruitful results. China is willing to work with Ethiopia to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and the results of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, strengthen the exchange of experience in governance, and promote the continuous development of the China-Ethiopia all-weather strategic partnership. Wu Weihua also introduced China's "15th Five-Year Plan" and the comprehensive implementation of zero-tariff measures for Africa.
The Ethiopian side highly appreciated the four global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and China's zero-tariff policy towards Africa, positively evaluated the development achievements of bilateral relations and China-Africa cooperation, and thanked China for its long-term valuable support for Ethiopia's economic and social development. The Ethiopian side reiterated its adherence to the one-China principle, and expressed its willingness to strengthen exchanges with the Chinese legislative body, expand cooperation in various fields, and promote the in-depth development of friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 5th (Xinhua) - At the invitation of Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the Speaker of the Portuguese Parliament, Aguiar-Branco, will lead a delegation to visit China from April 7th to 11th.
Return to TopThe "15th Five-Year Plan" outline proposes to "improve the digital and intelligent level of government governance."
In recent years, the accelerated application of digital and intelligent technologies has profoundly changed people's production and lifestyles, and has also made social governance more precise and efficient.
In terms of services related to enterprises, the "One-Network-for-All-Services" reform has been advanced in depth, reducing the institutional transaction costs of enterprises. In the field of people's livelihood services, the effectiveness of "One-Network-for-All-Sharing" has been continuously improved, making it more convenient for the masses to handle affairs. In terms of urban operations, "One-Network-for-All-Management" makes cities more resilient and safer. Recently, reporters visited Zhejiang (浙江), Shandong (山东), Sichuan (四川) and other places to understand the effectiveness of digital transformation and intelligent upgrading of social governance.
——Editor
More Convenient "One-Network-for-All-Services" for Enterprise-Related Services
"It only took 4 working days to complete the procedures that used to take 20 working days!" Chen Shanshan (陈杉杉), an employee of Chengdu Culture & Tourism Giant Panda Culture Development Co., Ltd. (成都文旅大熊猫文化发展有限责任公司), successfully obtained the project filing certificate and energy-saving review opinions at the "Efficient Handling of One Matter" service window of the Xindu District (新都区) Government Affairs Service Center in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), and couldn't help but sigh.
In the past, people handling fixed asset investment project approvals needed to shuttle between multiple departments. Last year, Chengdu (成都) took the Sichuan Provincial Government Affairs Service Integration Platform (四川省政务服务一体化平台) as a hub to establish a cross-system, cross-departmental, and cross-level working mechanism for the approval of fixed asset investment projects as "One Matter," integrating the approval and filing, land pre-examination, environmental impact assessment, energy-saving review, and other matters related to the approval of fixed asset investment projects into "One Matter," realizing "one form application, one window acceptance, parallel approval, and time-limited completion."
After the mechanism was optimized, the number of offline runs for fixed asset investment project approvals by enterprises in Chengdu (成都) was greatly reduced, and the approval time limit was reduced by more than 82%.
"I'm here to handle the registration of enterprise establishment and related business. I don't know which window to go to first?" Xu Lei (徐磊), manager of Jinxiang Jinxinhui Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. (金乡县金鑫汇农业发展有限公司), asked, holding a large stack of materials at the enterprise establishment zone of the Jinxiang County (金乡县) Government Affairs Service Hall in Jining City (济宁市), Shandong (山东).
Yang Xue (杨雪), a service officer of the Jinxiang County (金乡县) Administrative Approval Service Bureau (金乡县行政审批服务局), opened the Shandong Provincial Government Affairs Service Network (山东省政务服务网). "You only need to complete the electronic signature by scanning your face on your mobile phone, and you can successfully complete all registration matters with 'zero runs' even if you are not present." Yang Xue (杨雪) patiently explained while guiding Xu Lei (徐磊) to fill in the information.
Two hours later, Xu Lei (徐磊) successfully received the electronic business license on his mobile phone, and Yang Xue (杨雪) handed him a neatly packaged set of brand-new official seals. Xu Lei (徐磊) glanced at the stack of materials that were not used and said with a smile, "It really saved a lot of time!"
In 2023, Shandong Province (山东省) issued the "Implementation Plan for 'One Matter' for Individual Entrepreneurship in Shandong Province (山东省个人创业“一件事”实施方案)," focusing on "efficiently handling one matter," promoting data sharing and cross-domain, cloud-based handling. Jinxiang County (金乡县) relies on a digital platform to integrate seven links, including business license processing, seal engraving, social security registration, and tax-related processing, into "one link acceptance, one window application, and one form filling," realizing full online handling and zero-contact license collection, completing the process within 0.5 working days on a regular basis, and obtaining the certificate and seal in as little as 2 hours.
Today, the application scenarios of "efficiently handling one matter" for enterprise-related services are becoming increasingly rich, the convenience of handling enterprise-related matters is constantly improving, effectively reducing the institutional transaction costs of enterprises and continuously stimulating market vitality.
More Considerate "One-Network-for-All-Sharing" for People's Livelihood Services
Not long ago, Zhang Ping (张萍) (pseudonym), a villager in Bianyuan Town (边院镇), Feicheng City (肥城市), Tai'an (泰安), Shandong (山东), was urgently hospitalized with leukemia, and the high medical expenses weighed her down like a huge stone. "I am a low-income household. I heard that applying for medical assistance requires paying in advance and bringing a lot of supporting materials, and running to the windows of several departments. My body can't stand the trouble," Zhang Ping (张萍) said with a worried face.
"Your medical assistance qualification has been confirmed through data comparison. You don't need to run to any windows or submit any materials. You only need to pay your personal self-paid portion when you are discharged from the hospital," the staff at the hospital settlement window told Zhang Ping (张萍) while she was worried.
"Relying on the Shandong Provincial Medical Security Information Platform (山东省医疗保障信息平台), we have real-time access to and compared Zhang Ping's (张萍) insurance records, medical expenses, and other information, and automatically identified that she meets the assistance conditions," said the head of the Medical Assistance Section of the Feicheng City (肥城市) Medical Insurance Bureau. Now, the masses do not need to apply or run errands. When they seek medical treatment at designated medical assistance hospitals in Tai'an (泰安), the system can complete the real-time settlement of medical expenses and the allocation of assistance funds, and the assistance funds directly reach the account.
Real-time settlement of medical assistance, this "worry-free" is a vivid portrayal of deepening the "One-Network-for-All-Sharing" reform and promoting the deep integration of digital technology and people's livelihood services. The local area has broken down information barriers between medical insurance, civil affairs, and other departments, and accurately identified assistance objects through data interconnection and mutual recognition. Today, "One-Network-for-All-Sharing" for people's livelihood services has been extended to multiple life scenarios and people's livelihood fields, allowing the masses to enjoy convenience.
When tourist Mr. Li (李先生) was paying for tourism in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), he accidentally pressed an extra "0" and only realized it when he was sorting out his bills long after leaving the store. Because he couldn't remember the name and contact information of the scenic spot store, and he didn't keep the receipt, he opened the "One-Click Mediation of Consumption Disputes" button in the corresponding consumption bill on Alipay with a try-it-and-see attitude and filled in his demands. Soon after, he received a call from the merchant and received a refund that day, taking only 4 hours in total.
To promote "One-Network-for-All-Sharing" of public services, Hangzhou (杭州) continues to work hard to optimize consumer services. Focusing on the pain points of difficult traceability of offline consumption disputes and long rights protection processes, Hangzhou (杭州) explored the online "one-click mediation" model for offline consumption disputes. By building a data platform, it connects clearing institutions, payment platforms, and acquiring institutions to build a bridge for direct communication between consumers and operators. At present, it has promoted more than 50,000 stores to open the "one-click mediation" function, and has promoted operators and consumers to independently resolve more than 8,000 demands.
Replacing "people running errands" with "data running errands," "One-Network-for-All-Sharing" for people's livelihood services has deepened business collaboration and made people's livelihood services both fast and warm.
More Flexible "One-Network-for-All-Management" for Urban Operations
"That day, a torrential rain suddenly fell, the sky darkened instantly, and then the street lights turned on all at once, and I felt a lot more at ease," Hangzhou (杭州) citizen Ms. Chen (陈女士) drove on the road on a rainy night last year. She didn't expect an unexpected rainstorm to make her feel the "second-speed response" of Hangzhou's (杭州) street lighting.
Behind the timely lighting is the precise empowerment of the Hangzhou Smart Lighting Management Platform (杭州市智慧照明管理平台). "In the past, when encountering this type of extreme weather, the process of turning on and off street lights was difficult to control accurately, and even needed to get feedback from citizens before turning on the lights in advance. Now, the smart lighting management platform is the 'smart brain' of urban lighting, which can capture illuminance and weather data in real time, so as to achieve on-demand lighting and precise lighting," said the staff of the Hangzhou (杭州) Municipal Landscape Development Center (杭州市市容景观发展中心).
The practice of smart lighting management is a typical microcosm of Hangzhou's (杭州) promotion of "One-Network-for-All-Management" and the construction of an urban operation perception network. In recent years, Hangzhou (杭州) has unified access to 341,000 Internet of Things perception devices in industry fields such as urban lighting, gas monitoring, water quality and water level, and bridge operation to the platform, building a three-dimensional intelligent perception network covering underground, ground, facade, and air, and automatically identifies and monitors various risk hazards around the clock, promoting the disposal of hidden dangers from "post-event traceability" to "in-event perception" and "pre-event prediction."
"One-Network-for-All-Management" of urban operations connects the scattered "information islands" into a "neural network" for collaborative governance, enhancing the city's ability to monitor and warn of safety risks.
In the command hall of the Urban Operation Center in Chengdu (成都) Pidu District (郫都区), the urban digital sign system on the huge screen is running - 490 sign data are collected and integrated into analysis models such as public management and public safety. The jumping characters are like the city's "pulse," and urban operation information such as weather warnings, geological disaster prevention, flood-prone locations, and electricity load are all clear at a glance.
"It's not easy to find loopholes in the safety problems of big cities." Sun Qihao (孙启豪), a staff member of the Public Data Resources Management Department of the Pidu District (郫都区) Urban Operation Center, said, "In the past, we had to rely on public complaints and manual patrols to find problems, which was inefficient and had many blind spots. Now, relying on the digital sign system, the city has a 'smart brain,' which can realize proactive early warning and early disposal of risk hazards." Last year, the system cumulatively issued 1,361 fire warnings and 6,923 gas warnings to towns and streets, effectively promoting the front-end shift of hidden danger disposal and reducing safety risks from the source.
Through intelligent sensors, abnormal situations such as gas leaks in the homes of elderly people living alone can be warned; when holidays arrive, the density of people around business districts is dynamically perceived and timely diverted... The city's "smart brain" observes and thinks about the thousands of data in the streets and alleys, and silently protects the city's peace and vitality.
(Our reporter Chen Zhen (陈震), Li Rui (李蕊), Li Kaixuan (李凯旋), Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋) reported, Yi Peng (易鹏) participated in writing)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 纵
Actively explore the use of digital intelligence technology to improve the service capabilities of primary healthcare.
——Excerpt from the "15th Five-Year Plan" Outline
"Yesterday afternoon, some tests hadn't been done yet, and there wasn't enough time to have the doctor review the results, so we came again today." Early in the morning, Huang Yanxuan (黄燕璇), a resident of Shantou (汕头), Guangdong (广东) Province, came to the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College (汕头大学医学院第一附属医院) again to accompany her uncle to see a doctor.
Did they need to register again for the new day? "No need," said Huang Yanxuan (黄燕璇). "It's written on the hospital's electronic screens and signs that 'one registration is valid for three days.' The doctor also told us this in person."
For this follow-up visit, Huang Yanxuan (黄燕璇) and her uncle did not register or pay again. Instead, they went directly to the triage desk and obtained a follow-up number based on the "three-day consultation record" automatically identified by the electronic medical record system.
"It's really different now." In Huang Yanxuan's (黄燕璇) memory, a follow-up visit meant re-registration, which not only cost more money and time but also often required asking the doctor to add a number or staring at the registration system to grab a number. It was even more difficult to make an appointment with the same doctor. "Now, there are no such worries, it's convenient!" said Huang Yanxuan (黄燕璇).
Zheng Chaobin (郑超宾), Deputy Chief of the Medical Administration Section of the Shantou Municipal Health Commission (汕头市卫生健康局), introduced that the "one registration valid for three days" benefit measure has been piloted in eight cities including Shenzhen (深圳), Zhuhai (珠海), and Guangzhou (广州) in recent years, and has been gradually rolled out to public medical institutions throughout the province since January 1 this year. The policy stipulates that if a patient is unable to complete diagnosis and treatment during a general outpatient visit because the examination or test results cannot be issued on the same day, they can receive a free follow-up consultation with the same specialist once within three days, during which the doctor will interpret the report and complete subsequent treatment. "For patients who need to have fasting blood draws and large-scale examinations, this policy solves the registration problem caused by the time difference," said Zheng Chaobin (郑超宾).
"There are many details to refine in order to do this good thing well." Xu Yusheng (许榆盛), Deputy Director of the Outpatient Office of the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College (汕头大学医学院第一附属医院), introduced that the hospital has modified the electronic medical record system to add the function of automatically identifying "three-day consultation records." During triage, the order is arranged according to the ratio of "two initial consultation numbers + one follow-up consultation number" to avoid follow-up patients from disorderly cutting in line.
Huang Yanxuan (黄燕璇) accompanied her uncle to complete the follow-up examination and completed the follow-up consultation. "The doctor looked at the test results and said there was no major problem, and told my uncle to pay attention to his diet and have regular check-ups." Huang Yanxuan (黄燕璇) breathed a sigh of relief.
Through various channels such as hospital publicity screens and information desks, public accounts, and media, the "one registration valid for three days" policy is being understood by more and more people. According to statistics, as of the end of March, public hospitals in Shantou (汕头) have cumulatively reduced registration fees for 75,600 people by approximately 892,200 yuan, and the public's satisfaction with medical treatment has also increased accordingly.
"’One registration valid for three days’ is an important measure for Guangdong Province (广东省) to deepen medical reform and promote the high-quality development of public hospitals." The relevant person in charge of the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission (广东省卫生健康委) said, "The service is more humane, and the people will have a greater sense of gain."
Return to TopBy: 韩春瑶
In response to the "pain points" of the masses in seeking medical treatment, Guangdong (广东) is exploring and implementing a people-benefiting measure of "one registration for three days," which has been systematically promoted to public medical institutions throughout the province since this year. Emotionally, this move is empathetic and benefits the people, imbuing medical services with more human touch; rationally, it conforms to the public's definition of "one complete diagnosis and treatment," respecting common sense and fairness. Precisely because of this, the new regulation has won everyone's praise.
Rules must be well-defined, and details must be carefully considered. Limitations such as "within three days" and "same specialty" focus on practicality and avoid generalization and abuse of the policy; supporting practices such as identifying return visit personnel and adjusting queuing models also help the new regulations take root. Reform and innovation can only be 水到渠成 (shuǐ dào qú chéng - "when water comes, a channel is formed," success comes naturally when conditions are right) with careful consideration.
The policies and rules of all walks of life should be guided by the needs of the masses, be reasonable, be solidly formulated, and be continuously improved. We look forward to the introduction and promotion of more convenient and people-benefiting measures, so that the fruits of reform and development can release new dividends and benefit everyone.
Return to TopThis year's Qingming Festival holiday overlaps with public holidays in Hong Kong and Macao, and a large number of Hong Kong and Macao residents are taking advantage of the short holiday to "go north" to the mainland to visit relatives, pay respects to ancestors, and enjoy spring outings. The Zhuhai Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) has ushered in a peak of inbound passenger and vehicle flow. According to data from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Border Inspection Station (港珠澳大桥边检站) of the Zhuhai General Station of Immigration Inspection (珠海边检总站), since April 3, as of 9:00 p.m. on April 5, more than 360,000 people and more than 62,000 vehicles have entered and exited through the port, with inbound passengers and vehicles accounting for more than 60%.
In addition, since the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) and other nine departments issued the "Policy Measures on Promoting the Export of Travel Services and Expanding Inbound Consumption" (《关于促进旅行服务出口 扩大入境消费的政策措施》), various regions have continued to create new international consumption scenarios, optimize the entire chain of consumption services, and promote the continued warming of the inbound tourism market. According to the National Immigration Administration (国家移民管理局), it is estimated that during this year's Qingming Festival holiday, the average daily number of inbound and outbound passengers at national ports will exceed 2.3 million, an increase of 11.1% compared with the same period last year.
(People's Daily reporter He Linping (贺林平))
Return to TopThis newspaper Xi'an (西安) April 5th (Reporter Jia Fengfeng (贾丰丰)) On the 5th, the Bingwu (丙午) (2026) Qingming Memorial Ceremony for the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan (轩辕黄帝) was held at the Huangdi Mausoleum (黄帝陵) in Huangling County (黄陵县), Shaanxi Province (陕西省).
The ceremony officially began at 9:50 a.m. Thirty-four drums were beaten and nine bells were rung at the scene, expressing the respect and gratitude of all Chinese sons and daughters for Xuanyuan Huangdi (轩辕黄帝), the ancestor of Chinese civilization.
After the drums and bells, the "Ode to the Yellow Emperor" resounded throughout the venue. Subsequently, Losang Jamcan (洛桑江村), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Yang Zhen (杨震), Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Zhao Yide (赵一德), Secretary of the Shaanxi Provincial Party Committee, Zhang Zhijun (张志军), President of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, Lin Rui (林锐), Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee, Wang Linggui (王灵桂), Chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, and others presented flower baskets. Zhao Gang (赵刚), Governor of Shaanxi Province (陕西省), read the memorial oration, and all attendees bowed three times to the statue of Xuanyuan Huangdi (轩辕黄帝).
Amidst the majestic music, the solemn memorial music and dance showcased the blood ties of the descendants of Yan and Huang (炎黄) all over the world returning to their roots and the prosperous scene of the Chinese nation. A 56-meter-long "Chinese Dragon" coiled, soared, and leaped into the air, bringing the atmosphere to a climax.
This year's public memorial activity takes "Strengthening the Awareness of the Chinese National Community and Striving for a New Journey of Chinese-style Modernization" as its theme, and revolves around the public memorial activity to hold five activities, including the "Eternal Cultural Heritage and Road to Rejuvenation" Huangling (黄陵) Root-Seeking Activity, the Cross-Strait Cultural and Art Exhibition, and the 2026 "Huangdi Mausoleum (黄帝陵) in My Heart" Youth Painting and Calligraphy Activity, forming a cultural communication matrix of "Main Ceremony + Series of Activities".
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 丹
Beneath the ancient city of Ganzhou (赣州) in Jiangxi (江西) lies an ancient drainage system that has been in use for over 900 years – the Fushou Gou (福寿沟). Its layout was established during the Northern Song Dynasty, and after nearly a millennium, it is still functioning, making it a vivid example of China's ancient "sponge city" concept.
Relying on the terrain, the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) employs designs such as partitioned drainage, interconnected ditches and ponds, and automatic water gates, forming a complete drainage system of "communication, collection, transportation, filtration, storage, and discharge," effectively solving the problems of urban flooding and river backflow. Today, the local area is building museums, implementing protection and restoration, and drawing on its concepts to build modern sponge cities, so that the wisdom of the millennium can be used for today.
-- Editor
"Everyone, look at this sand table model. Because the direction of these two drainage systems forms the Chinese characters 'Fu' (福) and 'Shou' (寿) in seal script, it is called 'Fushou Gou (福寿沟).'"
"What you are hearing now is the real sound of the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) draining..."
Walking into the only underground drainage system museum in the country – the Fushou Gou Museum (福寿沟博物馆) located in Zhanggong District (章贡区), Ganzhou City (赣州市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), the docent Xu Minghui (徐铭惠) is enthusiastically explaining drainage knowledge to tourists.
How did a drainage system become a cultural relic?
The ancient city of Ganzhou (赣州) was first built in the fifth year of the Yonghe era (349 AD) of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The Zhang (章) and Gong (贡) rivers converge in the north of the city to form the Gan River (赣江), forming a triangular area surrounded by water on three sides, and the city is surrounded by water. Since the Xining (熙宁) period of the Northern Song Dynasty, the ancient city has rarely experienced serious flooding for more than 900 years, thanks to an underground drainage system. This ancient project, which is still in operation – the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) – is not only a well-preserved urban water conservancy heritage, but also hailed as a model of China's ancient "sponge city."
The Fushou Gou (福寿沟) consists of two sets of drainage systems, the Fu Gou (福沟) and the Shou Gou (寿沟), with the Fu Gou (福沟) receiving water from the southeast and the Shou Gou (寿沟) receiving water from the northwest. As a comprehensive urban water conservancy project integrating storage, prevention, and drainage, the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) has been in operation for nearly a thousand years and is still playing a role today.
Six-Character Secret to Resolve Millennium Flood
Last summer, a video of the ancient city of Ganzhou (赣州) went viral online. Outside the city, the river water was surging, but inside the city, it was as stable as Mount Tai.
The flood control and drainage of the ancient city of Ganzhou (赣州) is a systematic project that takes into account both internal and external factors. Externally, there is the largest and most complete Song Dynasty city wall in China, which is based on hard rock and cast with molten iron to keep the surging river water out of the city; internally, the Fushou Gou (福寿沟), with a total length of 12.6 kilometers, is relied upon to completely divert accumulated water.
"The wisdom of the ancients in drainage lies in taking advantage of the terrain. According to the height of the ancient city, ditches of different sizes were built to increase the speed of the water flow," said Wan Younan (万幼楠), a former researcher at the Ganzhou Museum (赣州市博物馆). The Fushou Gou (福寿沟) is distributed along the ancient streets, using the height difference of the terrain to allow the water flowing into the ditches to be quickly discharged out of the city.
Liu Zhengping (刘正萍), a 68-year-old resident who grew up in the ancient city of Ganzhou (赣州), has the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) passing under her house. The good drainage effect impressed her: "When there is a heavy rainstorm, the water level outside the ancient city is very high, but there is very little water accumulation in the city."
How did the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) become a model of the ancient "sponge city"? The key lies in the six-character secret of "communication, collection, transportation, filtration, storage, and discharge."
Use "communication" to manage water and cleverly arrange the pipe network. The ancients adopted partitioned drainage according to local conditions and built two drainage trunk systems to achieve smooth rainwater flow. Unlike modern common cement culverts, the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) adopts an arched brick and stone structure, with the widest drainage hole being about 1.5 meters wide and 1.6 meters high, and the smallest being 0.8 meters wide and 0.8 meters high. The arched design is not only low in cost and has good stress, but also effectively enhances the load-bearing capacity of the ditch wall and greatly extends its service life.
Use "collection" to prevent flooding and control the source. The ancients used "copper coin-shaped" Fushou (福寿) grates to collect rainwater. Their delicate holes can block leaves, stones, and domestic waste, and resolve the hidden dangers of pipeline blockage at the source.
Use "transportation" to flush silt and use the momentum to exert force. This is also the mystery of Du Long Bridge (度龙桥). Wan Younan (万幼楠) introduced that Du Long Bridge (度龙桥) is a carefully designed drainage channel with a sudden narrowing of the cross-section and a steep slope, 2.5 meters high and 4 meters wide, and the cross-sectional size of the water window is 1.65 meters high and 1.15 meters wide. The unique design forms a strong water pressure through the suddenly increased slope, which can not only help to open the water window valve, but also strongly flush the silt accumulation in the ditch.
Use "filtration" to protect cleanliness and settle to remove impurities. The Fushou Gou (福寿沟) system is equipped with a sedimentation well filtration device. The sewage entraining sand and gravel flows through the drainage ditch to this point, and the impurities naturally settle in the sedimentation well. Maintenance personnel regularly go down the well to clear the silt, which greatly reduces the risk of ditch blockage.
Use "storage" to regulate peaks and conserve ecology. In the ancient city of Ganzhou (赣州), the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) is connected to the large and small ponds in the city, forming a natural "sponge." When the river water is higher than the ditch water level, the rainwater collected in the city is temporarily stored in the pond; when the water level drops, it is discharged into the river along the ditch. "In the circulation process of the urban ecosystem, ponds not only play the role of regulating temperature, beautifying the environment, and preventing floods and draining water, but also have the comprehensive benefits of regulating, irrigating, and treating and utilizing sewage," Wan Younan (万幼楠) introduced.
Use "discharge" to complete the process, which is ingenious. This is the last link in the entire system and the most important creative design. The wisdom of the ancients is concentrated on the key "water window" at the drainage outlet – this is actually an automatic valve using the principle of fluid mechanics. "When the river water level is lower than the water window, the water window is opened and discharged by the water power of the waterway. When the river water level is higher than the water window, the water window is automatically closed by the pressure of the river water to prevent river water backflow," Wan Younan (万幼楠) said. This efficient and convenient automatic opening and closing design fully reflects the outstanding wisdom of ancient craftsmen.
Continuous Relay to Protect the Ancient City
The birth and continuation of the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) is not the work of one person at one time, but a relay that spans thousands of years.
During the Xining (熙宁) period of the Northern Song Dynasty, Liu Yi (刘彝), the Zhijun (知军) of Qianzhou (虔州), "made twelve water windows, which were opened and closed according to the rise and fall of the water, and the flood disaster was immediately stopped," laying the foundation for the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) pattern.
In the sixth year of Tongzhi (同治) in the Qing Dynasty (1867), facing the dilemma of damaged ditches and depleted government finances, Gan Ningdao Xundao (赣宁道巡道) Wen Yi (文翼) and other officials and gentry discussed and adopted the model of "each family repairs the ditch within its boundary... if there is no house or public property, the government will issue its public funds to repair it," and finally solved the problem.
After the founding of New China, Ganzhou (赣州) carried out comprehensive repairs and systematic protection of the Fushou Gou (福寿沟), clarified the distribution and drainage capacity of the ditches, implemented dredging, replenishment, and repair projects, and restored its original drainage function.
Qingshui Pond (清水塘) is the largest existing water area in the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) system. Once, sewage was accumulated here, the environment was dirty and chaotic, and the surrounding residents had strong opinions. The local area carried out dredging, greening, and water quality purification and transformation of Qingshui Pond (清水塘). The former sanitary dead corner has been transformed into a clean and pleasant public space, and the living environment has been significantly improved.
In order to promote the protection of the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) drainage system, the local area has also actively carried out the protection and renewal of the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) drainage system, systematically exploring the distribution of the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) and the drainage capacity of each section, focusing on the implementation of dredging, replenishment, and repair projects to restore its original drainage function. For the ditch sections that have been in disrepair for a long time and are seriously silted up, as well as the ancient ditches that pass under the houses of the people, the old ones are gradually repaired as before and replaced with iron drainage pipes to improve the structural safety of the ditches. At the same time, the responsible unit for the management and maintenance of the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) drainage pipe network is clarified, and the drainage ditches are regularly dredged to ensure the normal operation of the ditches and continue to play the function of flood prevention and drainage.
Wang Wei (王巍), director of the Drainage Facilities Institute of the Ganzhou Municipal Engineering Management Center (赣州市政工程管理中心排水设施所), introduced that at present, the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) still undertakes the daily sewage discharge and flood control functions of nearly 100,000 residents in the ancient city of Ganzhou (赣州), which facilitates the production and life of local residents.
Ancient Wisdom Empowers Modern Governance
How to let this ancient wisdom hidden underground "speak up" again and radiate the brilliance of the times? The Fushou Gou Museum (福寿沟博物馆) gives the answer.
In order to protect this precious cultural heritage and display its scientific value, the local area launched the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) Protection and Inheritance Project in 2016 and decided to build a special museum.
The site selection of the Fushou Gou Museum (福寿沟博物馆) is a good story: the project started construction in November 2017. The site was determined to be located at No. 22 Houde Road (厚德路22号), the current location of the Fushou Gou Museum (福寿沟博物馆). During the construction process, a rare parallel double ditch site with well-preserved inscription bricks was found underground. In order to better protect and display this important discovery, the local area made major adjustments to the project plan and finally realized "building a venue on the site."
"We broke the traditional cold display mode of museums and used mirrors, projections, and other means to create an immersive visiting experience," said Zeng Xin (曾鑫), a staff member of the Fushou Gou Museum (福寿沟博物馆). Visitors can see the millennium-old ditches that are still flowing and intuitively feel the mystery of the opening and closing of the "water window."
Ancient wisdom is not only reflected in the exhibition hall, but also integrated into modern urban construction. In the ancient city of Ganzhou (赣州), the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) has built a well-defined, crisscrossing drainage and storage network, which greatly improves the resilience of the city. In the new district of Zhanggong District (章贡区), the local area has drawn on the principle of Fushou Gou (福寿沟) and pond linkage in the construction of the Ganzhou Urban Central Park (赣州城市中央公园), turning the park into a giant "sponge" for regulating and storing rainwater.
"The water body of the Urban Central Park (城市中央公园) is connected to the rainwater pipe network, just like the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) is connected to the ponds, which not only makes the water body flow, but also enhances the city's flood storage and drainage functions. In addition, the water quality of the park's water body is improved by planting aquatic plants such as calamus and lotus, which enhances the city's flood storage and drainage functions," Zeng Xin (曾鑫) said.
The urban sewage pipe network transformation project promoted by the local area is a practical application of the wisdom concept of Fushou Gou (福寿沟). The local area has made efforts in three aspects: "source, pipe, and plant," systematically carrying out drainage unit source management, rainwater and sewage diversion transformation of municipal road pipe networks, and improving the terminal construction of domestic sewage treatment facilities to improve the city's drainage and flood control capabilities.
"We vigorously promote the transformation of rainwater and sewage diversion, gradually reduce the 'blind areas' covered by underground pipe networks, and simultaneously promote the integrated operation and maintenance of plants, networks, and pumps, information management, and supervision of drainage facilities, effectively promoting the steady improvement of domestic sewage treatment capacity," said Huang Guowang (黄国旺), director of the Urban Management Bureau of Zhanggong District, Ganzhou City (赣州市章贡区城市管理局局长).
As time goes by, the Fushou Gou (福寿沟) is no longer just a drainage ditch. It is an engineering miracle created by the ancients in accordance with nature and ingenuity, and it is also a vivid example of how Chinese wisdom is used for today and empowers modern cities. One ditch and one pond, one brick and one stone, connect the past and the present, protect the peace of the people, and also write a new chapter in the living inheritance of cultural heritage in the era.
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"Wherever the seeds are, that's where we go!"
The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species in Southwest China (中国西南野生生物种质资源库) at the Kunming Institute of Botany (昆明植物研究所), Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) is China's first national-level wild species germplasm bank and Asia's largest wild species germplasm collection and preservation institution. Here, there is a professional seed collecting team.
From the desert Gobi to the tropical rainforest, from the roof of the world to the canyon plains, for more than 10 years, seed collectors have been trekking and traveling non-stop, working with colleagues across the country to conduct scientific and effective collection of important wild species germplasm resources, enabling strategic safety preservation of more than 1/3 of China's wild plant seeds.
Gaoligong Mountains (高黎贡山), is a treasure trove of global biodiversity, concentrating about 17% of China's higher plants and 20% of mammals. It is known as the "Museum of Biodiversity in China" and is also a global biodiversity hotspot and a priority area for biodiversity conservation in China. It is also the region where the most new species have been discovered in China in the past 30 years.
Some time ago, the seed collecting team came to the northern section of the Gaoligong Mountains (高黎贡山). The core area there is sparsely populated, and the scientific expedition is extremely difficult. To ensure the smooth completion of the plant germplasm resource collection work, the collecting team was divided into two groups. One group departed from Sijitong Village (四季桶村) in Bingzhongluo (丙中洛) at an altitude of 1,600 meters, hiked for 3 days, and arrived at the Chugan Co (初干错) glacial lake on the main peak of Ga Wa Ga Pu (嘎哇嘎普峰) in the Gaoligong Mountains (高黎贡山) at an altitude of about 4,000 meters to carry out field collection work. The other group of 10 people hiked for 5 days along the former Tea Horse Road (茶马驿道), traveling 45 kilometers back and forth to carry out investigation and collection work.
In the northern section of the Gaoligong Mountains (高黎贡山), a "giant tree" often has many different types of plants, like a "sky garden." The bald cypress (秃杉), 72 meters high, over 1,000 years old, and with a diameter at breast height of nearly 3 meters, is the tallest known bald cypress in the Gaoligong Mountains (高黎贡山) and the target of this trip for the seed collectors.
The bald cypress is a rare tree species in China, known as a "living fossil of plants." Germplasm collection from "giant trees" over 30 meters is extremely difficult. Researchers need to use specific climbing methods and tools to collect without damaging the climbing object and its ecological environment.
Experienced pioneer team members first went up the tree to lay the main rope. Then, the seed collectors put on climbing equipment and carefully climbed along the rope. It took a long time to finally climb to the canopy layer as high as sixty or seventy meters to collect seed samples.
"Our work is like racing against time." For seed collector Zhang Ting (张挺), in order to collect as many precious germplasm resources as possible, they need to trek to areas with harsh natural conditions and difficult human access.
Climbing steep slopes and cliffs, crossing dense forests and ridges, and enduring severe cold and rain, this trip to the Gaoligong Mountains (高黎贡山) was very fruitful for the seed collecting team. Endemic species such as *Prunus henryi var. omeiensis*, *Bolboschoenus planiculmis*, and *Meconopsis gongshanensis*, rare and endangered medicinal plants such as *Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora* and *Paris polyphylla var. chinensis*, and wild relatives with important economic value such as *Vaccinium bracteatum* were all "collected."
Each collector spends an average of more than 100 days a year working in the field, seizing every minute to collect seeds during the day, and processing specimens, cleaning seeds, and organizing data and image materials overnight, working even more than 15 hours a day. Gaoligong Mountains (高黎贡山), Mengzi Tiankeng (蒙自天坑), Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原), Hengduan Mountains (横断山腹地), Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon (雅鲁藏布江大峡谷)... the footprints of the collecting team members have been left all over the motherland.
The rare and endangered species, endemic species, and plant seeds with important economic, ecological, and scientific research value collected by the team members have been prioritized for collection and preservation by the germplasm resource bank.
"Every 5 to 10 years, the seeds in the bank will undergo a germination experiment to test the vitality of the seeds." Germplasm resource bank engineer Yang Juan (杨娟) said, "We must ensure that the germination rate of each seed is above 75%. Under constant temperature conditions of minus 20 degrees Celsius, most seeds can survive for decades or even thousands of years, so we can preserve a large number of living seeds for utilization."
By the end of 2025, the germplasm resource bank had collected and preserved 12,000 species and 104,000 copies of wild plant seeds, providing security for China's endemic species, rare and endangered species, and species with important economic, ecological, and scientific research value.
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Nowadays, prolonged periods of hunching over desks and scrolling on phones have become commonplace for office workers. Spinal strain, stiffness, and soreness are increasingly prevalent, leading many to rely on lumbar support cushions and "neck stretching" to alleviate discomfort, but these methods often fail to address the root cause. In fact, the key to protecting the spine lies in proactive daily interventions, which can be approached from the following aspects.
First, correct daily posture. When sitting, keep your back straight and your feet flat on the floor. When standing, tuck in your abdomen and keep your chest up. When sleeping, choose a mattress and pillow that maintain the spine's natural curve. For office workers, consider purchasing height-adjustable desks and using phone and computer stands to avoid looking down at screens, which can externally help maintain correct posture. Compared to neck braces and lumbar support cushions that directly apply pressure to the body, these items can correct poor posture from the outside and are more effective in preventing spinal diseases.
Second, persist in moderate exercise. Regularly engage in aerobic exercises such as swimming, yoga, and jogging to strengthen the muscles around the spine. The buoyancy of water during swimming can reduce the pressure on the spine. Yoga poses such as the cat-cow pose, downward-facing dog, and "Superman" pose can also effectively stretch the spine and relieve muscle tension.
Also, pay attention to reasonable weight-bearing. When lifting heavy objects, avoid bending directly at the waist. Instead, squat down with your knees bent and use your leg muscles to lift the object. Avoid carrying a single-shoulder bag for extended periods to prevent uneven stress on both sides of the spine. For fitness enthusiasts who enjoy weightlifting, wear protective gear and progress gradually to avoid subjecting the spine to excessive weight in a short period of time.
It is particularly important to note that during the acute phase of back pain, neck stiffness, and soreness, seek medical attention promptly and follow your doctor's instructions for using equipment or receiving treatment. The best treatment for most patients is bed rest, combined with appropriate yoga exercises. "Neck stretching" and the use of protective gear can only provide short-term relief of symptoms. Long-term reliance can lead to muscle atrophy, which is detrimental to the recovery of spinal function.
Protecting the spine hinges on "more exercise, less sitting, and regular check-ups," allowing the spine's physiological curve to maintain its original arc. Start with daily habits to build a solid defense line for spinal protection.
(The author is the Director of Spinal Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University (海南医科大学第一附属医院), interviewed and compiled by Dong Zeyang (董泽扬), reporter of this newspaper.)
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In traditional Chinese architecture, one often sees quiet and solid cyan-gray brick walls. If you stop and gaze, you will discover that beyond the simple base color, there is another world. This is brick carving—an ancient art that tempers earth into brick, using knives as brushes to carve all things within a square inch.
The dense, compression-resistant, and wear-resistant cyan bricks, with their neutral and peaceful color, allow brick carving to achieve a high degree of unity between practicality and aesthetics. The tough brick surface is given smooth lines and vivid stories, becoming art frozen on the walls. In 2006, Linxia brick carving was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list, and this ancient skill has been revitalized in the contemporary era.
Fire and Earth Become Vessels, Cultural Lineage Inherited
The art of brick carving has a long history and has undergone thousands of years of development and evolution.
Archaeological excavation data shows that simple eave tiles (瓦当) had already appeared in Zhou Dynasty architecture. During the Western Han Dynasty, pictorial bricks became a mature form of modeling art, and the development of Chinese brick carving art ushered in a climax. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, bricks were used on a large scale for the construction of pagodas, combining brick carving with architectural art. During the Song and Jin Dynasties, brick carvings were mainly used for tomb decoration, and "brick imitation wood" structures were often used for decoration. Folk images began to appear in large numbers, laying the foundation for the further development of brick carving art in later generations. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the development of industry and commerce and the emergence of the urban class continued to promote the development of brick carving art, and brick carvings were widely used in residential building decoration.
From the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China period, brick carving gradually evolved into an independent category of arts and crafts, with various schools of art flourishing.
The Beijing-Tianjin brick carving style is thick, simple, dignified, and mainly features historical allusions and auspicious birds and animals. The Huizhou brick carving style is light and elegant, and is mostly used to decorate gate towers, window lattices, and latticed windows. The Jin school of brick carving style is exquisite and simple, with the theme focusing on farming and reading as family traditions and the implication of fortune and prosperity. The Su school of brick carving style is exquisite and magnificent. The Southern Fujian brick carving style is simple and elegant, with a strong folk style. Linxia brick carving is a cultural fruit jointly created and shared by various ethnic groups, integrating the multi-ethnic culture and aesthetic customs of the Hehuang area, forming a unique regional cultural connotation and a diverse and integrated artistic style.
Ingenious Design Within a Square Inch
Historically, the art of Chinese brick carving has developed along two paths: one is architectural components made using the pinching and molding technology, such as eave tiles (瓦当). Contemporary brick carving art mainly comes from the second path, namely independent decorative brick carvings.
The ancient construction industry respectfully refers to fine brick processing as "brick details" (砖细), while the folk people more directly call it "hard fancy work" (硬花活). The "chopping matters" (斫事) and "matter-making chiseling" (事造剜凿) mentioned in the Song Dynasty's *Yingzao Fashi* (营造法式) are professional terms for brick processing and carving techniques in the Song Dynasty.
Beautiful carving relies on a good brick.
Linxia has a long tradition of brick making. According to the *Xu Xiu Daohe County Chronicle* (续修导河县志), large bricks with ancient shapes have been unearthed locally. The soil in Beiyuan (北塬) and Bao Han (枹罕) areas of Linxia is fine and has little sand, and the color is uniform after firing, making it a good raw material for cyan bricks.
The art within a square inch begins with a draft in the mind.
The pattern design of brick carvings needs to strike a balance between the wishes of the customizer, the ingenuity of the craftsman, and folk norms. The patterns of Linxia brick carvings are derived from a wide range of sources: there are both classic "painting templates" (粉本) passed down from generation to generation, adhering to ancient patterns, and full of impromptu creative vitality. Contemporary craftsmen have a broader vision and can draw inspiration from handed-down paintings, photographic works, and even online images, turning them into blueprints on bricks.
Once the design and preparation of materials are ready, the carving process begins.
Brick carving techniques are mainly divided into two major systems: "carving work" (刻活) and "pinching work" (捏活).
"Carving work" uses knives and chisels to apply techniques such as intaglio carving and openwork carving on cyan bricks. The creation of a work requires three steps: the first is "finding the right" (找正), grinding and straightening the brick surface to determine the base; the second is "passing the draft" (渡稿), transferring the pattern to the brick without any errors; and the third is "carving" (雕刻), polishing the petal textures and bird feathers in millimeters.
"Pinching work" uses hands as pens to directly shape on soft soil or press with molds, and then fires them in a kiln, which is often used for regular components such as eave tiles (瓦当) and ridge beasts.
The patterns of brick carvings can be described as all-encompassing, from the sun, moon, and stars to plants, trees, insects, and fish, from humanistic allusions to folk customs. The connotation of brick carving patterns is rooted in Chinese folk auspicious culture. Whether it is the peony symbolizing wealth, the pomegranate implying many children, or the combined pictures of "good fortune and celebration with surplus" (吉庆有余) and "longevity and happiness" (福寿绵长), every carving embodies a keen yearning for a better life, making the architecture full of warm worldly sentiments.
Ancient Art Used in New Ways, Living Heritage
Entering the 21st century, the art of brick carving has found new vitality in the tide of the times, and has begun a profound transformation from "craftsmanship" to "industry." The contemporary development process of Linxia brick carving is a vivid footnote to this "ancient art used in new ways."
Being selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list has promoted the protection, inheritance, and innovation of Linxia brick carving. The brick carving industry in Linxia has gradually shifted from decentralized workshop-style inheritance to systematic industrial exploration. In 2016, Linxia completed the protective renovation of the "Eight Squares and Thirteen Alleys" (八坊十三巷) historical block, and a large number of decorative brick carvings in the block were designed and produced by local craftsmen.
Over the years, a group of brick carving experts, including Shen Zhanwei (沈占伟), a national intangible cultural heritage inheritor, have been diligently studying carving techniques while boldly exploring and innovating, launching innovative works such as brick carving ornaments and handicrafts, and further integrating brick carving art into the design of cultural and creative products, which have been welcomed by the majority of tourists.
As application scenarios expand from traditional architecture to cultural tourism, public spaces, and other fields, the brick carving production methods have also undergone adaptive changes. While continuing the "hand-carved" (手工雕) path with its high technical threshold, the industry has also begun to use new environmentally friendly materials for mechanized auxiliary production, forming a "new material brick carving" product series to meet the needs of standardized decoration and environmental protection.
In addition to large-scale enterprises, a number of small studios and non-heritage practice workshops have also emerged in scenic spots and villages. They are both production lines and experience stations, allowing visitors to come into contact with materials, understand basic processes, and make this traditional skill known to the public in a more direct way.
Today, ancient patterns are continuing to grow in contemporary spaces. The rise and fall of the carving knife within this square inch not only safeguards exquisite skills, but also continues the Chinese nation's expectation for auspiciousness and beauty.
(The author is a professor at the School of Fine Arts of Northwest Minzu University (西北民族大学), and this report was compiled by Zeng Yichen (曾亦辰), a reporter from this newspaper)
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In 2025, at the gala celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区), the majestic, sonorous, passionate, and unrestrained heroic epic "Manas" (《玛纳斯》) resonated throughout the venue. Taking the stage to sing was Y玉米塔力·耶提库umitali Yetiku (玉米塔力·耶提库), a 17-year-old "Manaschi" (玛纳斯奇) and a senior high school student from the No. 1 Middle School of Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture (克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州).
"Manas" (《玛纳斯》) is one of China's three great heroic epics of ethnic minorities, known as the "encyclopedia of the Kirghiz people." The epic consists of eight parts and over 230,000 lines, and was selected for the UNESCO "Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" in 2009. "Manaschi" (玛纳斯奇) is a term of respect in the Kirghiz language for folk artists who sing "Manas" (《玛纳斯》).
In 2022, Yumitali (玉米塔力) could only sing continuously for 60 minutes; now, he can sing continuously for nearly 120 minutes in one breath. Yumitali's (玉米塔力) growth is a vivid illustration of the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage.
As a child, Yumitali (玉米塔力) listened to the performance of "Manas" (《玛纳斯》) on the spot and was deeply shocked by this magnificent heroic epic. With the support of his parents, he began to learn from a distant relative who was a "Manaschi" (玛纳斯奇). "'Manas' (《玛纳斯》) is passed down orally. The master sings a sentence, and I sing a sentence. That's how I understand and memorize it." After three years of learning, Yumitali (玉米塔力) formally became a disciple of Jiang Nuri Turganbayi (江努日·图日干巴依), a representative inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of "Manas" (《玛纳斯》) singing.
It was also in those years that Yumitali (玉米塔力) first stepped onto the competitive stage. The still-child "Manaschi" (玛纳斯奇) competed with more than 100 peers. "'Manas' (《玛纳斯》) makes people feel proud when sung. Standing on such a big stage, there is only joy in my heart, no timidity," said Yumitali (玉米塔力).
As he grew older, Yumitali's (玉米塔力) singing became less childish and more mature, and the seeds of inheritance also took root and sprouted around him. When he was in junior high school at Heiz苇乡 Middle School (黑孜苇乡中学) in Wuqia County (乌恰县), the school established a "Manas" (《玛纳斯》) club, and he took the initiative to serve as a "little teacher" for the students, leading more than 40 students to learn and sing together.
The classic melody is not only sung in the campus, but also sings a different kind of dynamism in the echo of the times. In recent years, the Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture Song and Dance Troupe (克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州歌舞团) has innovatively arranged a rock and electronic music version of "Manas" (《玛纳斯》), allowing national musical instruments such as the Kumuzi (库姆孜) and the mouth harp (口弦) to complement modern musical instruments such as drums, electric guitars, and electronic keyboards, and successfully appeared on the stage of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala (总台春晚) and music festivals.
This form also inspired Yumitali (玉米塔力): "When I heard the rock and electronic music version of 'Manas' (《玛纳斯》), I also thought about how to revitalize the intangible cultural heritage through innovation." He and his classmates worked together to create a RAP version of "Manas" (《玛纳斯》). When the heroic epic was paired with powerful and extraordinary modern rhythms, this version of "Manas" (《玛纳斯》) "attracted" many students as soon as it appeared at the school's art festival.
Singing the epic for fourteen years, Yumitali (玉米塔力) has been subtly drawing on the heroic spirit while protecting and inheriting the intangible cultural heritage. Talking about the future, Yumitali's (玉米塔力) eyes are firm: "In the future, I want to be a policeman or a soldier, to protect my country like the hero Manas (玛纳斯)."
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"Doctor, I just had a fracture surgery, do I need to take calcium supplements? Should I drink more bone broth?" Some fracture patients believe that according to the saying "**吃啥补啥**" (chī shá bǔ shá - "eat what to supplement what," the idea that consuming a certain food will benefit the corresponding body part), fractures require calcium supplementation, so they should drink more bone broth.
In fact, calcium supplementation after a fracture requires attention to timing and dosage, and there are better choices than bone broth.
First of all, only osteoporotic fractures require calcium supplementation. If it is a traumatic fracture caused by trauma, car accidents, etc., the patient's body itself is not deficient in calcium, so there is no need to supplement calcium in the early postoperative period. Patients should perform functional exercises under the guidance of a doctor, which is more important than simply supplementing calcium.
Secondly, calcium supplementation after a fracture is not a case of the sooner the better or the more the better. It is recommended to start moderate calcium supplementation two weeks after the fracture occurs.
This is because the first two weeks after a fracture are the acute phase of the fracture. During this period, the fractured area will release a large amount of free calcium salts, and patients with limited mobility tend to reduce the frequency of drinking water and urination. If a large amount of calcium is supplemented at this time, it is likely to cause excessive blood calcium levels in the patient's body, increasing the burden on the kidneys.
If calcium supplementation is needed, taking calcium supplements is a better choice than bone broth.
Under normal circumstances, the diet of patients after fracture surgery should follow the principle of "high calories, high protein, high vitamins, low fat, and easy digestion." Bone broth is rich in fat, which is not conducive to recovery after a fracture; the soup contains a large amount of purine, which is not suitable for patients with high uric acid or gout.
Currently, calcium supplements on the market are divided into inorganic calcium supplements and organic calcium supplements. Generally speaking, inorganic calcium supplements such as calcium carbonate have a relatively high calcium content; organic calcium supplements such as calcium citrate and calcium gluconate have a relatively low calcium content and have less irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
When taking calcium supplements, if there are major changes in the diet or other diseases occur, it is also necessary to consult a professional doctor for a systematic evaluation before making adjustments.
(The author is the Chief Physician of Orthopedic Surgery at Qionghai People's Hospital (琼海市人民医院) in Hainan Province (海南省). This article was compiled by Dong Zeyang (董泽扬), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦 皓
In 2024, Longquan (龙泉) City, Lishui (丽水), Zhejiang (浙江) Province—the hometown of Longquan celadon—was selected as a demonstration county (city, district) for the concentrated and contiguous protection and utilization of traditional villages. Ancient villages and thousand-year-old celadon are now weaving a new chapter of development.
The Longquan Kiln originated in the Three Kingdoms and Jin Dynasties period, and has a history of more than a thousand years. According to statistics, Longquan kiln sites are widely distributed in more than 10 counties in the Oujiang (瓯江) and Minjiang (闽江) River basins, with more than 600 sites, of which three to four hundred are within Longquan.
To explore the peak of celadon craftsmanship, one cannot bypass Dayao (大窑) Village in Xiaomei (小梅) Town, at the foot of Mount Liuhua (琉华山). Here, the Longquan Tinghou (亭后) Kiln site, which won the "2022 Zhejiang Archaeological Important Discovery," stands quietly. This is an ancient kiln site integrating celadon kiln remains, traditional villages, field landscapes, ancient roads, and streams, and its history can be traced back to the Northern Song Dynasty. In those days, the workshop area on the terrace in front of the mountain was connected to the firing area and the defective product accumulation area at the foot of Tinghou Mountain, where ancient craftsmen processed mud and made ceramics. Today, not only a dragon kiln and a stone-paved road have been discovered on the site, but also tens of tons of porcelain fragments and kiln furniture from the Song and Yuan Dynasties have been left behind. Walking through it, one can vaguely see the prosperous scene of "kilns lining the banks of the Oujiang River, with smoke and fire facing each other."
Extending outward from Dayao Village, an ancient road about 2.5 kilometers long, "Dayao-Jincun (金村)," winds along the western foot of Mount Liuhua. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, batches of celadon fired from the kilns were carried by kiln workers along this ancient road to the first waterway wharf upstream of the Oujiang River—Jincun Wharf. At this ancient wharf, which is about 150 meters long and 4 meters wide, porcelain went upstream and then downstream along the Oujiang River, passing through ports such as Wenzhou (温州), Ningbo (宁波), and Quanzhou (泉州), and was sold to Europe, Southeast Asia, West Asia, Africa, and other places, becoming a part of the "Maritime Silk Road" trade system.
As time passes, the kiln fire never goes out.
At present, Jincun has well-preserved 23 kiln sites from the Five Dynasties to the Yuan Dynasty, as well as a large number of ancient residential buildings, water mills, ancient celadon roads, and other historical relics. Many dragon kilns still use the ancient method of wood firing.
Arriving at the center of the village, a newly built large wood-fired dragon kiln comes into view. "This kiln is more than 30 meters long and has 27 firing rooms. Under normal conditions, it is fired once a month," Wang Yirong (王怡荣), secretary of the Jincun Village Party Branch, told reporters.
Based on its own advantages, Longquan deeply integrates the protection and utilization of ancient villages with celadon culture, and the celadon cultural context is strung into a chain between the villages.
In Mudaikou (木岱口) Village, Shangyang (上垟) Town, an important part of the China Celadon Town, the former state-owned Longquan Porcelain Factory has been transformed into a celadon cultural park; in Cheyu (车盂) Village, Baoxi (宝溪) Township, the original site of the famous Gongjia (龚家) Kiln and many unique local buildings have been properly preserved; in Xitou (溪头) Village, Baoxi Township, the dragon kiln built along the mountains is still in use, and traditional kiln opening ceremonies are held almost every month. Today, Longquan has united 6 villages in Baoxi Township and Shangyang Town to create a county-level style model area of "Unextinguished Kiln Fire, Poetic Residence."
Relying on celadon culture, Longquan has established the "Unextinguished Kiln Fire" common prosperity workshop, making ancient skills a wealth-generating industry.
Walking into a homestay in Xitou Village, Baoxi Township, the manager Jin Chaojun (金朝军) is guiding tourists to experience celadon throwing. "In the past, firing porcelain was a craft, but now firing porcelain is a 'golden rice bowl.'"
According to reports, the "Unextinguished Kiln Fire" common prosperity workshop provides more than 280 jobs for Xitou Village in scenic area operation, agritainment management, and product production and sales, cumulatively driving employment for more than 460 people, with an average annual income increase of 21,000 yuan per person, and an annual reception of more than 100,000 tourists. Relying on a good ecology, many villagers have also started homestays and research activities, and the ancient dragon kiln has been revitalized.
In this relay of thousands of years of inheritance, the younger generation is steadily taking over the baton. Jin Chaojun's daughter, Jin Hongyang (金宏杨), a post-90s celadon craftsman, grew up by the kiln and is good at celadon hand-engraving. Jin Hongyang said that young craftsmen like her have gradually become the main force in celadon creation. They combine traditional techniques with modern design to develop new product lines such as tea and coffee sets, incense burners, and jewelry, giving the ancient celadon a fashionable atmosphere.
With the prosperity of ancient villages and the burning of kiln fires, the footprint of Longquan celadon is getting farther and farther. Data shows that in Longquan, with a population of less than 300,000, about 16,000 people are engaged in the celadon industry, and people from all over the world come to learn firing techniques. From being listed as a representative work of human intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009, to its stunning appearance at the 2016 G20 Hangzhou Summit, to the opening of the "Tianxia Longquan—Song Rhyme Celadon Works Exhibition" in Remiremont, France in 2025, Longquan celadon continues to convey the warm and jade-like oriental aesthetics to the world.
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Return to TopShanghai, brimming with the vigor of spring, sees magnolias in full bloom and plane trees sprouting green shoots. The entire city is meticulously tailored by the spring breeze, draped in a flowing, gorgeous garment. On March 25th, the 2026 Autumn/Winter Shanghai Fashion Week opened at Xintiandi (新天地) in Shanghai. As one of the main activities of Fashion Week, the 2026 Shanghai Fashion Customization Festival was held at Shangjie Loft (尚街Loft) in Xuhui District (徐汇区) from March 27th to April 6th. Hosted by Oriental International Group (东方国际集团), the 2026 Shanghai Fashion Customization Festival, themed "Shanghai Style, Artisan Customization," unveiled the city-level fashion consumption brand of "Shanghai Customization" for the first time.
The 2026 Shanghai Fashion Customization Festival is a dialogue about time, craftsmanship, and belonging, as well as Oriental International Group's profound answer to "how to define one's own beauty."
On March 13th, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce (上海市商务委员会) released the "Overall Plan for Building the Shanghai Customization Brand to Promote Consumption Quality Improvement and Capacity Expansion" (《打响上海定制品牌促进消费提质扩容总体方案》, hereinafter referred to as the "Plan"), proposing to strive to build the "Shanghai Customization" IP in two to three years, form a batch of customized benchmark brands, cultivate a high-level craftsman team, and significantly enhance the contribution of foreign consumption and urban soft power. Oriental International Group actively responded to the call, demonstrating the responsibility of a leading enterprise in the textile industry chain, and is committed to embroidering the beautiful vision of "Shanghai Customization" into reality stitch by stitch.
From "Chain Leader" to "Dream Builder": The Industrial Layout of Oriental International Group
The two-way rush between "Shanghai Customization" policy and industry. The "Plan" proposes to support the construction of a "1+X" customized service cluster system in various customized service fields. "1" means creating 1 customized service cluster area; "X" means building a number of characteristic and themed customized consumption experience centers. Shangjie Loft (尚街Loft), under the Oriental International Group (东方国际集团), is one of the "X" members, undertaking and serving many artisan workshops.
As a state-owned enterprise with a century of textile industry history, Oriental International Group (东方国际集团) has taken every step steadily and firmly. In 2022, the group proactively laid out the "New Chinese Style" clothing field and released the "New Chinese Style Series Standards" (《新中装系列标准》). From the "Oriental Colors" show to the independent "Oriental New Chinese Style" brand, and then to the opening of the Shangjie Loft (尚街Loft) New Chinese Style flagship store in 2025, Oriental International Group (东方国际集团) gradually built an industrial closed loop from setting standards and building show venues to establishing permanent exhibition halls.
Today, Shangjie Loft (尚街Loft) is not only a creative park but also an ecosystem, an industrial community where "design is upstairs, proofing is downstairs, and material selection is next door." Here, Oriental International Group (东方国际集团) plays a dual role as a "dream builder" and a "connector," bringing global opportunities to local designers through the international stage of Shanghai Fashion Week; through large-scale exhibition investment promotion, it brings together 25 distinctive New Chinese Style brands such as Shangjiukai (上久楷) and Zhongyuansu (中元素), forming a complete brand matrix from high-end customization to daily light luxury, from Song brocade intangible cultural heritage to modern tailoring.
As a large state-owned enterprise directly under the Shanghai Municipality, Oriental International Group (东方国际集团) has a complete industrial chain from textile raw materials to design and development, production and manufacturing, import and export trade, and brand retail. By building a professional and market-oriented platform, the group aggregates scattered customized resources and helps Shanghai's fashion industry climb to the high end of the value chain.
Making Craftsmanship Touchable: A "Grand Fair" About Life
This Shanghai Fashion Customization Festival presented a vivid fashion scene, creating a "fashion grand fair" full of everyday life.
Walking into the intangible cultural heritage artisan market, the artisans of Muqing Pan Kou (沐清盘扣) flutter their fingertips, turning an ordinary silk thread into lifelike butterflies; in the China Blue Calico Museum (中国蓝印花布馆) exhibition area, the aroma of indigo and the simple patterns tell the story of time... Traditional skills can create exquisite exhibits in museums, or they can become the aesthetics of life held in the palm of your hand and integrated into daily life. This reflects the concept advocated by Oriental International Group (东方国际集团): to make intangible cultural heritage "live" and enter modern life.
Climbing up the steps, the fabric library on the second floor is a feast for the sense of touch. Viewers can touch the smoothness of Chengyu Silk (成宇丝绸) and the stiffness of Biyuan Textile (碧元纺织) like flipping through books, feeling the "temperature" and "personality" of every inch of fabric. Here, customization is not only the gorgeous clothes in the window but also a real experience that starts from the touch of the fingertips.
In the brand customization exhibition and sales area on the 5th floor of Building 1 of Shangjie Loft (尚街Loft), eight brands, including Haishang Siyun (海上丝韵), Huatai Chengxi Qipao (华泰承喜旗袍), Jingbo Qinhan (镜泊秦汉), Liliming, OUTFITTERMEN, Su Xiaoqiao Haute Couture (苏小乔高定), Yan (琰), and Ziyue (子曰), bring different styles of customized experiences. At the same time, Da Guo Gong Jiang Yong Fei Haute Couture Studio (大国工匠雍飞高定工作室) also provides high-end customized services for men's suits and New Chinese Style clothing in the park, allowing consumers to experience the depth of craftsmanship behind professional customization at close range.
Technology and Openness: Working Together to Polish the "Shanghai Customization" Brand
Technology is one of the highlights of this Shanghai Fashion Customization Festival. Ziji Technology (紫己科技), a partner of the Customization Festival, demonstrated remote body measurement services. With just a mobile phone, AI can accurately capture three-dimensional human body data and achieve intelligent matching of "one customer, one data." This is not only a technological innovation but also a vivid practice of Oriental International Group (东方国际集团) embracing digitalization with an open attitude and lowering the threshold for customization. It turns the exclusivity of "one person, one version" into a new way of life that is within reach for more people.
The open attitude of this Shanghai Fashion Customization Festival is reflected in the refined service for global consumers. Multi-language services, international payment, and "immediate purchase and refund" for offshore tax refunds... These service details all demonstrate Oriental International Group's (东方国际集团) ambition to promote "Shanghai Customization" to the world. Oriental International Group (东方国际集团) adheres to the open attitude of embracing all rivers, not only inviting international designers in but also committed to making "New Chinese Style" clothing a window for the world to understand Oriental aesthetics, creating a "New Chinese Style" that is both Chinese and global.
Oriental International Group (东方国际集团) plays the role of a chain leader, uniting hundreds of upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain, including fabric suppliers, manufacturers, and designer studios, to build a "customized industrial ecosystem." In this ecosystem, state-owned enterprises undertake the functions of standard setting, resource integration, platform construction, and credit endorsement, while small and medium-sized enterprises focus on creative design and personalized services. The collaborative development model of "big hands leading small hands" effectively solves the problem of "small and scattered" in the traditional customization industry, forming a replicable and promotable industrial organization paradigm, and contributing "Shanghai Customization" power to Shanghai's construction of an international consumer center city.
From the carving of a piece of fabric to the birth of a garment; from the perseverance of a skill to the formation of a way of life, Oriental International Group (东方国际集团) relies on the 2026 Shanghai Fashion Customization Festival to extend the word "customization" from a commercial label to a respect and pursuit of the quality of life. When Shanghai style meets the spirit of craftsmanship, when the vision of development is translated into tangible experiences, Oriental International Group (东方国际集团) strives to let people see not only a wonderful fashion event but also a gorgeous dress that a city tailors for itself in the industrial wave.
Data source: Oriental International Group (东方国际集团)
Return to TopPaulownia flowers bloom with the rising wind, and Qingming (清明) arrives again.
Qingming is a special festival that connects the past and the future. It carries the solemnity of 慎终追远 (shèn zhōng zhuī yuǎn - "carefully attend to the end and pursue the distant," to honor ancestors and remember the past), allowing us to appreciate the contributions of our ancestors through sweeping tombs and remembering them. It also breeds the hope of "embracing new life," allowing us to feel the vigorous vitality of all things recovering in spring outings and searching for spring.
Today, we offer readers a group of literary works on the theme of Qingming. May we draw strength for progress in remembrance, inspire vitality in anticipation, and together embark on an appointment with spring in this extended cultural memory.
-- Editor
Return to TopBy: 黄品沅
Qingming, the rain falls, and the Yuhuatai Martyrs Cemetery (雨花台烈士陵园) in Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏) is verdant with pines and cypresses, quiet and solemn. I stood in front of the display case of my maternal grandfather, Martyr Wu Zhenpeng (吴振鹏), my fingertips stroking the glass, as if I could touch the young, warm face in the photo—a youth belonging to the age of 27, but already engraved in the eternal starry sky of history.
In 1906, my maternal grandfather was born into a poor family in Anqing (安庆), Anhui (安徽). The early deaths of his parents made him experience the coldness and warmth of the world prematurely. In his youth, my maternal grandfather came into contact with progressive ideas, and at the age of 16, he aspired to save the country. He then joined the Chinese Socialist Youth League and dedicated his life to the revolution. He edited the *Red Light* weekly, writing "The red light is always shining" amidst the white terror. He went deep into factories, using words to expose exploitation. He organized workers' movements, running and shouting, and sprinkled the hot blood of his youth on the darkness before dawn.
In 1933, betrayed by a traitor, my maternal grandfather was arrested in Shanghai (上海). Facing coercion and temptation, he replied, "How can the faith of a Communist be tarnished by money and official positions!" Under torture, his ten fingers were pierced with bamboo skewers, but he always silently recited "Red flag, red flag," never revealing a single secret. In the last moments of his life, he wrote a final letter to his family in prison: "For the happiness of the world's working people and the future generations of the Chinese nation, your father cannot wait for you to grow up... Remember, your father is a member of the Chinese Communist Party." These few words, each word scalding hot, have traveled through nearly a century of wind and rain, and still bring tears to my eyes when I read them today.
This final letter was treasured by my mother throughout her life and became the deepest imprint in my life. Later, I became an actor, and whenever I played a revolutionary predecessor, the figure of my maternal grandfather would naturally appear. Playing Fan Xiliang (范希亮) in *The Road We Have Taken* allowed me to understand what it means to "live towards death." Interpreting Li Quanyou (李全有) in *49 Days*, allowed me to understand what it means to "not give up an inch of land." My maternal grandfather made me understand that the martyrs recorded in history are never distant symbols, but ordinary people with flesh and blood, affection and righteousness: they loved their wives and children, loved life, but at the time of national crisis, they resolutely chose to sacrifice the small family for everyone, and practiced their faith with their lives. Therefore, my performance is not just acting out a role, but also a spiritual homecoming, a dialogue across time and space.
In recent years, I have often returned to Yuhuatai (雨花台). Sometimes as a volunteer, I gently recite that letter to the children who come to pay their respects, describing the "red light" that has never been extinguished. The children's eyes are clear, and their vows are sonorous. I seem to see the seeds of the spirit quietly falling into the soil of new life. My maternal grandfather practiced his commitment to communism with 27 years of short life; and I, as his descendant, as a literary and art worker in the new era, can only adhere to the original intention, cultivate deeply and tirelessly, and use more literary and artistic works with warmth, strength, and backbone to let more people remember the deeds of the heroes, let the memory of that time of war never fade, and let that "red light" symbolizing faith and hope, forever illuminate the road ahead for people.
The "red light" lit by my maternal grandfather has now turned into ten thousand lights, illuminating this lovely land. And this Qingming rain is endless remembrance, and even more so, the solemn promise we made with our original intention when we took over that lamp.
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Once the Spring Equinox has passed and the drizzle arrives, the Qingming Festival is not far off.
The *Book of Seasonal Inquiries* states: "At this time, all things grow, clean and bright, hence it is called Qingming." The Qingming solar term, preceded by the Spring Equinox and followed by Grain Rain, is precisely the crucial time when "all things become visible." It can be said that Qingming is not only a festival for Chinese people to commemorate the deceased but also a gathering to experience the flourishing of life.
Qingming originates from ancestral beliefs and spring sacrificial customs, integrating the cultural essence of the Cold Food Festival and the Shangsi Festival. Reading the poems of the ancients can also provide some understanding. Du Mu's poem "During the Qingming Festival, it drizzles incessantly, travelers on the road are grief-stricken" is the most well-known, fully expressing the solemnity of "carefully attending to the end and revering ancestors." Meng Haoran's "In the imperial capital, Qingming is observed with importance, people's hearts are filled with sorrowful thoughts," also writes of the solemnity of Qingming, but with a bit more desolation. There are also more cheerful writings, for example, Wu Weixin bluntly states "The pear blossoms bloom in the wind, it is precisely Qingming, travelers seeking spring venture halfway out of the city," and Yan Shu sings "When the swallows come, it is the new community, after the pear blossoms fall, it is Qingming," his writing is full of the atmosphere of spring outings and joyful harmony. Of course, some poets also write about the "alternating cold and heat, a mixture of sorrow and joy" life experience of the Qingming Festival. For example, Huang Tingjian's (黄庭坚) poem from the Northern Song Dynasty, "On the joyous Qingming Festival, peach and plum blossoms smile, in the wild fields, desolate graves only breed sorrow," has the "hope of life" with the bursting forth of all things, and also the "silent death" of desolate graves. The contrast between the two guides us to think about the meaning of life. Indeed, for Chinese people, Qingming is more like a "life education," with two sides: one side is the heavy and solemn mourning, and the other side is the thriving embrace.
For our generation of people born in the 1970s, Qingming memories from our student days are mostly connected with "Martyrs' Cemetery." I vaguely remember that in elementary and middle school, the school would organize us to go to the Martyrs' Cemetery during Qingming. We, in our youthful years, were ignorant, but upon arriving at the cemetery, the natural solemnity would immediately suppress our casualness and willfulness. Evergreen pines and cypresses, birds singing and flowers fragrant, tall tombstones bathed in the spring breeze, like stone "record books," recording the joys, sorrows, and sacrifices of the deceased. We unconsciously quieted down, listened to the teacher introduce the deeds of the martyrs, cleaned up branches and loose soil, and carefully "redrew" the faded inscriptions on the tombstones. At that time, we could not fully understand the spirit of sacrifice of the martyrs, but a sense of awe for life was always rooted in our hearts.
After adulthood, the most profound Qingming memory also occurred in a cemetery. In 2018, I was preparing to write a literary work on the theme of emergency rescue. To understand the deeds of a martyr from Dangshan County (砀山县), Anhui (安徽), I drove hundreds of miles to the martyr's hometown. He sacrificed himself to put out a fire, at the age of only 23. It was Qingming, and I went to the local cemetery to pay my respects. In front of the martyr's tombstone, I saw a row of canned jars, filled with fresh juice and pulp. It turned out that the martyr liked to eat fruit canned by his mother when he was alive, and his mother missed her son, and also cared about those young firefighters, so every Mid-Autumn Festival and Qingming Festival, she would always make delicious canned food by hand, place it in front of her son's tombstone, and also send it hundreds of miles to her son's fire rescue team when he was alive. That day in front of the tombstone, this mother held up the canned food and gently placed it next to her cheek, at that moment, we were all in tears...
Time is like flowing water, running east and west, memories are like starlight, rising in the east and setting in the west, life is only once for us. That Qingming Festival memorial service made me understand the value of sacrifice and dedication more deeply.
In today's era of artificial intelligence "explosion," the Qingming Festival has also become fashionable, with various forms of "digital mourning," such as "online cloud sweeping" and "AI resurrection of relatives' images" and many other designs. However, the spring breeze warms, and the spring rain reminds people of loved ones. In my opinion, the significance of the Qingming Festival lies more in that it reminds us of the path of life, reminds us of gratitude for our contributions, and never gives up the pursuit and questioning of the meaning of life.
After all, how to make a short life meaningful and shine with greater brilliance is a life question that each of us will face.
Return to TopBy: 龚学敏
The wind is waiting for me. With one blow, the nan bamboo leaves all over the mountain
Are still the sound of your reading when you were young
Many years ago, the carving knife they were ground into
Carved the wind that grew up in Baihua Town (白花镇) into
A swan, flying towards the Northeast to resist Japan
Each time the tung oil lamp is lit, it burns
A hole in the darkness. Spring
Is countless lights, condensed little by little
Warmth, is the flower you left for us
On the Baihua vine, one by one,
I read with you: freedom, equality, liberation
For every word I learn, a snowflake falls from the sky
Until they, with purity
Surround Li Kuntai (李坤泰) and turn her into Zhao Yiman (赵一曼)
Let this flower called Zhao Yiman (赵一曼)
Bloom on the banks of the Yangtze River (长江)
With a blow of the wind, the whole river can hear
Snowflakes, and your name
Note: Zhao Yiman's (赵一曼) original name was Li Kuntai (李坤泰).
Return to TopBy: 杨晓民
You pause before these names,
Time begins to thicken,
Like dewdrops suspended on branches—
Each moment bearing a deeper weight.
The April drizzle permeates silently,
Soaking into the texture of the stones,
And also seeping into those unfinished conversations.
The boundary between life and death gradually blurs,
The longing of the living and the echoes of the departed
Quietly switch places in the chest.
The wind stops, the distant mountains hold their breath,
The world shrinks into a piece of Xuan paper,
Waiting for you to write with silence
The last silent word.
Until two kinds of time meet at this moment,
You break into the eternal gaze:
Belonging neither to this shore nor to the other shore,
But only to this silent reunion.
Comic "Spring Outing," by Feng Zikai (丰子恺), collection of the Liaoning Provincial Museum (辽宁省博物馆).
Return to TopBy: 王彬彬
My mentor, Mr. Pan Xulan (潘旭澜), passed away in 2006, making it exactly 20 years this year.
In these 20 years, I have seen Teacher Pan (潘老师) in my dreams many times. Teacher Pan (潘老师) had experienced much suffering, and his usual expression was serious. But he often had a smile on his face, though it was mostly a wry smile. There were also times when he laughed heartily, laughing out loud.
In my dreams, I mostly saw Teacher Pan (潘老师) in his study. From September 1986 to July 1992, I was Teacher Pan's (潘老师) student at Fudan University (复旦大学) for six years, from master's to doctorate. During this time, Teacher Pan (潘老师) had two studies. When I first arrived at Fudan (复旦), Teacher Pan's (潘老师) family of four lived in the Fourth Teachers' Dormitory of Fudan University (复旦大学第四教师宿舍) on Guoquan Road (国权路). It was a six-story building, and Teacher Pan (潘老师) lived on the fourth floor. There were three rooms, two slightly larger and one very small. There was no living room. The family lived in cramped conditions. The floor was concrete. In these 20 years, several times when I dreamed of Teacher Pan (潘老师), I was standing on a concrete floor. Once, I filled out a form and sent it to Teacher Pan (潘老师) to look at. Teacher Pan (潘老师) glanced at it and said, "The character '博' (bó) is not written like this." It turned out that I had habitually written the character "博" (bó) with the vertical heart radical. I was quite ashamed at the time, and I looked down at the ground, wanting to find a crack to crawl into. The ground was concrete, there was no crack, and I couldn't crawl in. This was a real event that later replayed in my dreams. Another time, I dreamed of sitting opposite Teacher Pan (潘老师) in his study, listening to him talk about something. Many materials on contemporary literature were spread out on the concrete floor. This was also a re-enactment of the scene shortly after I arrived at Fudan (复旦). At that time, the compilation project of the "Dictionary of New Chinese Literature" (《新中国文学辞典》) had just started. This dictionary was published by Jiangsu Literature and Art Publishing House (江苏文艺出版社), and the responsible editor was Mr. Zhu Jianhua (朱建华). Mr. Zhu (朱先生) also made a special trip to Teacher Pan's (潘老师) home to discuss related matters. At that time, Teacher Pan (潘老师) was still quite restrained in his drinking, almost not drinking at all. But Mr. Zhu (朱先生) was a heavy drinker. At that time, there was no telephone, so Teacher Pan (潘老师) asked his daughter, Xiang Li (向黎), to run to the student dormitory to convey instructions to me, asking me to come to his home to accompany Mr. Zhu (朱先生) in drinking. Mr. Zhu (朱先生) and I shared a bottle of Wuliangye (五粮液).
It must have been when I was about to leave Fudan (复旦) that Teacher Pan's (潘老师) housing conditions improved once, and he moved from the Fourth Teachers' Dormitory on Guoquan Road (国权路) to the Twelfth Dormitory on Guotai Road (国泰路). This time, it was a newly built house, located on the first floor, which was considered a three-bedroom and one-living room apartment. The living room was also relatively large. After I graduated, every time I went to Shanghai (上海), I would chat with Teacher Pan (潘老师) in the study of this house. In my dreams, I also met Teacher Pan (潘老师) in this study many times. Once, in a dream, I sat opposite Teacher Pan (潘老师), and Teacher Pan (潘老师) smiled wryly. The floor was wooden, and many materials on modern Chinese history were spread out on the floor, with slips of paper inserted in many of them. Some had more slips, some had fewer. At this time, Teacher Pan (潘老师) was writing a series of articles discussing a certain event in modern Chinese history.
Sometimes, Teacher Pan (潘老师) in my dreams was at the dinner table. I don't know when it started, but Teacher Pan (潘老师) didn't restrain his drinking much anymore. Teacher Pan (潘老师) liked to watch ball games. In the evening, he often watched TV while drinking, either yellow wine or beer. These two kinds of wine were always bought by the case. Therefore, I sometimes dreamed of him at the dinner table, holding a wine glass, his face flushed, saying something, or perhaps not saying anything, just smiling wryly.
In these 20 years, what has particularly touched me is that some of the things Teacher Pan (潘老师) said and some of the judgments he made, which I did not understand or even agree with at the time, have been verified in these 20 years. Broadly speaking, his predictions about some domestic and international affairs; narrowly speaking, his views on the future of some writers and his judgments on some literary trends have been proven by time to be quite accurate and reasonable. After all, 20 years is enough time to verify many things.
In his later years, Teacher Pan (潘老师) told me several times that, in the eyes of others, he should be living a good life, but in reality, he was 日坐愁城 (rì zuò chóu chéng - "sitting in a city of sorrow all day," to be constantly worried and anxious). At the time, I thought that perhaps you were just too worried, often worrying about things that were not related to you.
Teacher Pan (潘老师) has been gone for 20 years, but for me, it is "now his voice and appearance are still vivid, just like when I asked him about writing back then."
Return to TopBy: 杨军民
Qingming is like two doors.
One door is before the Spring Equinox, with deep doors closed, blocking the biting spring chill and traces of winter. The other door is after Grain Rain, with the gate wide open, welcoming warmth and greenery.
Between the two doors lies its own frequency, arbitrarily "cutting" along the axis of time, as if every point is filled with philosophy and poetic sentiment.
The earth rubs its sleepy eyes, one yawn after another, its pores opening, warmth bursting forth from the depths of the soil. The dense roots of plants sense this delightful change, holding hands deep within the earth, rubbing, colliding, and teasing, the soil that has been dormant for a winter gradually regains consciousness and awakens.
Awakening with the soil are the rivers, whose icy coldness of winter finally breaks into a smile, with floating ice rolling and surging eastward. Awakening with the rivers is the spring breeze. The spring breeze puts away the cutting little knife it held in winter, puts on colorful robes, gently caressing all things in heaven and earth, and in the wake of her slender hands and skirts, the world begins to become colorful.
Among all the flowers, the peach blossom is the most impatient. Although its face is frozen pink, it is still the first banner of spring, swaying in the wind.
Willow leaves are also impatient, shrugging their shoulders vigorously, the protruding buds are well-arranged and dense, looking from a distance like strips of flexible beige ribbons, fluttering and lingering.
Gradually, the appearance of spring loses its order, rushing forward and coming at you. The spring scenery at Qingming is not the most boisterous, but it is definitely the most dynamic. Before, it was "still holding a pipa, half-veiled," now it is "the city is full of spring, willow trees along the palace walls."
At this time, Qingming is a painting.
Led by teachers, elementary school students, with their faces like morning glow, bright red scarves, and silver bell-like voices, advance in this spring towards a purer and more profound imagery.
They shuttle between flowers and green grass, greeting nature with footsteps, smiles, and childlike fun. They offer wreaths and salute to the martyrs in the cemetery, those arms, raised firmly, carrying the children's most simple emotions.
At this time, Qingming is a kind of sublimity.
"Plant melons and beans around Qingming," farmers are the happiest. They send rich fertilizer to the fields, plowing the land that has been plowed countless times with tractors. They weigh the fullness and abundance of the seeds under the lights. Those seeds, sown together with sunshine and rain, fall into the fragrant soil, like musical notes falling on a staff. A song of hope and harvest is conceived and spread here, sung from spring to autumn.
At this time, Qingming is a hope.
Spring is bright and clear, expelling the old and welcoming the new, people are more willing to let their moods fly and dance. "Treading on the green," what a wonderful word, harmony between movement and stillness, well-arranged colors, how many footsteps fall, how much joy and beauty undulates on the tips of the grass. Girls swing on swings, and old people walk slowly. Before the painter's easel is set up, the scenery rushes over, he just takes a paintbrush and smears it, and smears out a vast expanse. A few wisps of rain fall, and the poet comes, and then there is the immortal line "A drizzling rain falls during the Qingming Festival."
During the Qingming Festival, life is a tether, one end tied to children with love, and the other end tied to ancestors with gratitude. Living in a prosperous age, the world is peaceful. They walk towards the direction of their ancestors, carrying a heart full of longing and remembrance, carrying food and white wine. They prostrate themselves, telling their ancestors about the good harvest and beauty, telling them about happiness and hope, telling them about the seasons and the distance...
When they stand up, patting the dust off their knees, there is a bit more of the look of their ancestors in their expressions...
At that time, many peach blossoms bloomed between heaven and earth, pink spots, the spring breeze smiling.
Qingming spring scenery, spring scenery Qingming, who can refuse spring?
Return to TopBy: 肖复兴
In Beijing (北京), the farthest place my mother had ever been was the zoo.
In 1952, my mother came to Beijing (北京) from her hometown, Donghuayuan Village (东花园村), Cangxian County (沧县), Hebei (河北) Province. She lived in the old Xidamochang Street (西打磨厂老街) outside Qianmen (前门), where she raised my younger brother and me.
In the summer of 1970, my brother and I returned to Beijing (北京) for the first time from the Beidahuang (北大荒) and Qinghai (青海) oil fields, respectively, to visit our family. That year, I was 23 years old, and my brother was 20. I suddenly realized that my mother had been in Beijing (北京) for nearly 20 years and had only been to Qianmen Street (前门大街), Dashilan (大栅栏), and Huashi (花市) at the west and east ends of the old street. She hadn't been to any place farther away, let alone any park in Beijing (北京). This thought flashed through my mind, like a needle prick, making me feel uncomfortable.
As our family leave was about to end, one day before leaving Beijing (北京), I said to my brother, "Let's take Mom to the park."
My brother glanced at me, didn't say anything, and seemed a bit stunned, obviously not expecting me to bring up such a topic.
I looked at him, waiting for his answer.
After a while, he asked me, "Where to?"
"To the zoo. Our mom has never seen so many animals."
My brother didn't say anything. From the expression on his face, I could tell he wasn't willing. I understood what he was thinking; after all, my mother came to our family after our biological mother passed away.
Regardless of whether my brother was willing or not, I said to him without allowing any argument, "Let's go tomorrow morning, or we won't have time!"
My brother didn't say anything else and reluctantly nodded.
The next morning, my mother got up early and prepared the food to take with her. It was clear that she was very happy. My brother got up late. As we waited for him to get up and prepared to leave together, he suddenly blurted out, "You guys go, I'm not going!"
I was angry: "We agreed, why aren't you going?"
He retorted, "I have something to do!"
My mother didn't know what to do and said to me somewhat awkwardly, "Let's not go then, okay?"
I said to my mother, "Let's go!" I pulled her out of the house, out of the old street, got on the bus, and soon arrived at the zoo. At that time, the zoo wasn't crowded. Whether it was the lion and tiger mountain, the monkey mountain, or the giraffe and panda pavilions, they were all quiet. Except for the monkeys jumping around, the tigers, lions, giraffes, and pandas were all leisurely, either sleeping or strolling around as if no one else was there. It was my mother's first time there, and she was a little dazzled.
I asked my mother which animal she wanted to see the most. She thought for a moment and said that she had heard that there were "four unlikes" (四不像) in the zoo and wondered what they looked like.
I took her to see the "four unlikes," walking and getting lost in thought along the way, constantly blaming my brother in my heart. Why did he agree yesterday and then change his mind today? After all these years, couldn't he accompany Mom to the zoo just once? Although she's not our biological mother, she has worked so hard to raise us since we were little. You were only two years old when she first came to Beijing (北京). For so many years, we've only cared about our own affairs, never thinking about doing something for her!
I could guess that my mother must have felt bad that my brother didn't come. The joy of seeing the "four unlikes" was only temporary. Or, she was just pretending to be happy.
At noon, we sat in the shade of the willow trees by the lake in front of the waterfowl pavilion, eating sesame paste and brown sugar pancakes that my mother had made early in the morning. When I was a child, every time the school organized a spring outing to the park, my mother would always make sesame paste and brown sugar pancakes for me to take and eat.
We ate the sesame paste and brown sugar pancakes without saying a word. I really wanted to say something to my mother, but I didn't know what to say. I thought my mother must have felt the same way.
Before us, the lake water rippled, with white geese and mandarin ducks swimming around; beside us, there were birds chirping, coming from the aviary, clear and melodious. The surroundings seemed very quiet, so quiet that I could almost hear my mother's heartbeat beside me.
Suddenly, I saw a familiar figure standing vaguely across the lake. At first, I didn't dare to believe it. I stared carefully and confirmed that it was my brother. I didn't know when he had arrived. He had come after all.
I stood up, and my brother saw me. He walked towards us along the lakeside. My mother also stood up and waved to my brother.
This was the only time my brother and I took my mother to the park. In Beijing (北京), the farthest place my mother had ever been was the zoo.
Later, my mother passed away. She has been gone for 37 years.
She went to a farther place—heaven.
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Illustration: Zhao Siru (赵偲汝), Wang Zheping (汪哲平)