Summary: A Politburo meeting chaired by Xi Jinping on April 28 analyzed China's current economic situation and work. The meeting acknowledged positive economic performance this year but also recognized existing challenges, emphasizing the need to consolidate the foundation for sustained improvement. Key priorities included adhering to the new development philosophy, promoting technological self-reliance, expanding domestic demand, and preventing risks in key areas like the real estate market and local government debt. The meeting also stressed the importance of balancing domestic and international considerations, implying a focus on China's global economic engagement. The Politburo highlighted the need to systematically address external challenges, including those related to energy security.
Summary: The April 28th Politburo meeting emphasized the need to strengthen confidence and implement more forceful economic measures to solidify China's positive economic momentum. The meeting highlighted China's economic resilience amid a volatile international environment. It attributed the better-than-expected first-quarter economic indicators to the Party's centralized leadership and proactive policies such as innovation-driven development and investment in new energy. The Politburo stressed the importance of leveraging macro policies to address external challenges and promote high-end, intelligent, and green development. The meeting underscored the need to implement the Party's decisions to ensure a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Summary: A promotional event for the English version of Volume V of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. Speakers highlighted the book's relevance to understanding contemporary China, especially as China embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan. Indonesian officials, including People's Consultative Assembly Chairman Ahmad Muzani and Population Mobility Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman, praised the book's insights on governance and poverty alleviation, with Sulaiman referencing his observations from visiting China. Indonesian participants noted the importance of cooperation through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative, and the event also featured discussions on China's development experience and opportunities for collaboration, as well as the discussion on the experience of Indonesian village cadres that had studied in China. The event was co-hosted by the State Council Information Office of China, the Indonesian Population Mobility Department, China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, and the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia.
Summary: A recent campaign focused on establishing and practicing a "correct view of performance" (正确政绩观) has been carried out across various regions and departments. Local party organizations, including those in Shanghai, Liaoning, and Chongqing, are combining study with practical application to improve the effectiveness of the campaign by, for example, integrating resources to form Party classes. The campaign emphasizes problem identification through public consultation, as seen in efforts by the China Construction Bank and cities like Hefei and Tianjin, and rectification measures are underway. Efforts are made to address issues such as financial management, corruption, and talent shortages. Many localities, such as Qinghai, Jiangxi, and Tibet, are improving areas such as employment, education, and medical care for the masses.
Summary: China's urban areas saw 2.99 million new jobs in the first quarter of 2024, indicating a stable employment situation. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security issued guidelines on coordinating urban and rural employment policies and allocated funds for unemployment insurance, job expansion, and skills training. Initiatives targeted key groups, including migrant workers and college graduates, through job fairs, transportation assistance, and campus recruitment programs. Skill training programs were expanded, focusing on areas like AI, low-altitude economy, new energy vehicles, and health services. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: An official from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration stated that promoting the "under-forest economy" is an effective way to consolidate collective forest tenure reform and coordinate ecological protection with economic development, noting the implementation of new measures to promote it. Local initiatives include ecological planting of medicinal herbs in Jilin, the creation of "forestry standard land" in Fujian to attract investment, and financial products in Yunnan. These efforts aim to develop green economies and improve people's livelihoods by utilizing forest resources. The official noted that during the 15th Five-Year Plan, they will guide local authorities to implement the measures well, develop relevant technical standards, and strengthen supervision and management to promote the high-quality development of the under-forest economy.
Summary: The Zicai Bridge, a key component of the Pinglu Canal, officially opened to traffic on April 28th in Qinzhou, Guangxi. This marks the completion of all 27 bridges spanning the canal. The Pinglu Canal, a major infrastructure project of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor and a landmark project for building a transportation powerhouse, is the first major canal connecting rivers to the sea since the founding of the PRC. Full operation of the canal is planned for September of this year.
Summary: This article discusses China's implementation of zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026. It also examines the role of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) as a specialized consultative body. Additionally, the article reports on the development of popular labor education courses in universities.
Summary: Politburo member and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission Chen Wenqing addressed a training session on standardizing comprehensive governance centers (综治中心) in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. He stressed the importance of these centers in resolving disputes and ensuring all public demands are addressed legally, in accordance with Xi Jinping's people-centered philosophy and the "Fengqiao experience." Chen emphasized the need to deepen standardization efforts by 2026, clarifying responsibilities, streamlining processes, and extending the reach of these centers to the grassroots level. He also called for improved internal management, the adoption of technology, and a coordinated approach to safeguard the legal rights of the people.
Summary: At a press conference, Jiangxi Province Governor Ye Jianchun outlined the province's "15th Five-Year Plan," emphasizing high-quality development and modernization. Jiangxi aims to become a manufacturing powerhouse, focusing on electronic information, non-ferrous metals, and equipment manufacturing as key industries, while also promoting reform and opening-up to build a high-level inland open economy. The province will strengthen connections with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the Silk Road Economic Belt, including integration with the Western Land-Sea Corridor. Additionally, Jiangxi plans to deepen international economic and trade cooperation by expanding its foreign trade and investment. Finally, Jiangxi plans to focus on ecological preservation and green transitions.
Summary: At a press conference, Guangxi Party Committee Deputy Secretary and Chairman Wei Tao outlined the region's "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan," emphasizing high-quality development, strategic integration into the new development pattern, and a people-centered approach. Guangxi will focus on developing new quality productive forces through technological upgrades and AI, aiming for a "Guangxi integration + ASEAN application" model, and building ten modern pillar industries. The region will leverage its unique position as China's only province connected to ASEAN by both land and sea, expanding opening-up and cooperation with ASEAN countries. Wei highlighted Guangxi's role in building a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
Summary: A State Council press conference addressed the recently issued "Opinions on Promoting the Expansion and Quality Improvement of the Service Industry," outlining ten key areas for development with quantitative goals set for 2030. National Development and Reform Commission Vice Director Shen Zhulin emphasized expanding service supply, improving quality standards, and using reform, technology, and open policies to achieve these goals. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Vice Minister Ke Jixin highlighted plans to promote the specialization of productive services towards the high end of the value chain, particularly in AI-empowered information services. Ministry of Commerce Assistant Minister Zhang Li discussed measures to expand service consumption by enriching high-quality service supply and innovating diverse consumer scenarios.
Summary: In Datong, Shanxi Province, farmers are increasing corn yields using full-film planting machines with BeiDou navigation, coupled with drip irrigation technology that precisely delivers water and fertilizer. The technology integrates water and fertilizer, reduces water and fertilizer usage, cuts down on pesticide use with improved ventilation, and saves labor costs through intelligent management. Subsidies and increased yields contribute to a per-acre increase in income for farmers using the technology. The success of the program has led to expansion plans for increased acreage and higher yield goals.
Summary: A Chinese-funded project revitalized Tanzania's Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark, averting its potential delisting by UNESCO and earning it a "green card." The project, completed in October 2025, upgraded infrastructure, enhanced geological research, and boosted tourism through the construction of a museum, improved signage, and the establishment of viewing platforms. The geopark showcases the cultural integration of China and Africa. The effort has improved the livelihoods of local communities and promoted heritage preservation, with Tanzania's Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Pindi Chana, noting that this project promoted research, education, and conservation.
Summary: China's renewable energy capacity reached 2.395 billion kilowatts by the end of March 2024, a 22% year-on-year increase, accounting for approximately 60.4% of the total installed capacity, which supports the overall electricity supply. The article emphasizes China's commitment to green energy transition and its role in promoting global energy transformation. China is sharing green development practices with countries like Syria, Laos and Cameroon. China's green transition is driving industrial upgrading, proving that low-carbon transformation, industrial upgrade and improvement of people's livelihood can be realized at the same time.
Summary: Politburo member and Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Jardine Matheson Holdings Chairman Benjamin Keswick, stating that China will steadfastly expand high-level opening-up during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. He Lifeng encouraged foreign companies like Jardine Matheson to deepen cooperation and participate in the Greater Bay Area development. Keswick expressed confidence in China's development prospects and pledged to continue increasing investment, contributing to healthy UK-China economic and trade relations.
Summary: The International Department of the CCP Central Committee hosted the "Z Generation and New Hope" dialogue in Beijing, bringing together over 120 youth representatives from 14 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Minister Liu Haixing of the International Department stated that the CCP values youth and encourages them to contribute to China's modernization. He expressed hope that young people would embrace global perspectives, cherish peace, and learn from each other. Participants affirmed their commitment to social responsibility and international cooperation.
Summary: A China-Africa liner carrying 520 domestically produced Chinese engineering vehicles departed from Yantai Port, Shandong for Nigeria on April 27th, setting a new record for single-vessel vehicle volume on the Yantai Port's China-Africa general cargo liner route. The shipment highlights China's continued infrastructure development and trade ties with African nations. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On April 28th, Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met with Moldovan Deputy Speaker Batryncha, who led a cross-party delegation, and Belarusian Presidential Office Director Krutoi in Beijing. Discussions focused on implementing agreements reached by leaders of both sides and promoting the development of bilateral relations.
Summary: Defense Minister Dong Jun attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defense ministers' meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing Xi Jinping's global initiatives as a source of stability. He called for deepened defense and security cooperation within the SCO to promote unity, collaboration, and a more proactive organization. Dong stressed the SCO's role in upholding international order and advancing security governance for regional peace. Prior to the meeting, the defense ministers were collectively received by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. Dong Jun also held separate meetings with defense leaders from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Pakistan, and Belarus.
Summary: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced that the President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, will visit China from April 29th to 30th at the invitation of Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Summary: Chen Xu, chair of the 2026 APEC Senior Officials' Meeting, stated at a China Public Diplomacy Association briefing that China's APEC year theme is "Building an Asia-Pacific Community, Promoting Common Prosperity." This theme aims to address the complex global and regional landscape and strengthen the sense of community within the Asia-Pacific region. China will host over 300 APEC events, including 11 ministerial meetings on topics like trade, digital economy, and AI. Key collaborative outcomes will be showcased during the Leaders' Week in November.
Summary: A China-Indonesia friendship event was held in Jakarta focusing on the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR). Chinese Foreign Languages Publishing Administration Director Chang Bo stated the HSR, a flagship Belt and Road project, has transported over 15 million passengers and exemplifies win-win cooperation. Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun highlighted the HSR's impact on economic development and international confidence in Indonesia. The event included speakers from various sectors discussing topics like technology, operations, and environmental impact related to the HSR.
Summary: A seminar titled "Zero Tariff, Sharing Unlimited Opportunities," co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya and the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, was held in Nairobi. Approximately 80 representatives from the Chinese and Kenyan political and business sectors attended. The seminar focused on opportunities arising from zero-tariff policies. No specific Chinese or Kenyan officials were mentioned by name in the reporting. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles: China is revising three key laws related to state-owned assets, agriculture, and water resources. The revisions to the Law on State-Owned Assets aim to improve corporate governance and management of state capital. Changes to the Agricultural Law focus on promoting agricultural modernization, ensuring food security, and increasing farmers' income by promoting rural industries. Amendments to the Water Law emphasize water resource protection, conservation, and the establishment of a rigid constraint system.
Summary: A symposium was held in Beijing on April 28th to study Xi Jinping's speech at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee and Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, emphasized that Xi's speech provides guidance for high-quality trade union work. Wang urged trade unions to implement the spirit of Xi's speech, focusing on achieving the goals of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Representatives from provincial trade unions, national industrial trade unions, and enterprises shared their learning experiences. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: At a ceremony in Beijing celebrating International Labor Day and recognizing national labor award recipients, Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee and Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, extended greetings to workers and called on trade unions to unite workers in contributing to the 15th Five-Year Plan, as 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Wang stressed the importance of upholding the "Two Establishments" and "Two Safeguards". The conference honored 3,024 recipients of the National May 1st Labor Awards. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The All-China Federation of Trade Unions (中华全国总工会) convened a meeting in Beijing on April 28th to celebrate International Workers' Day and commend recipients of the National May Day Labor Awards. A total of 3,024 entities were recognized, including 379 units receiving the National May Day Labor Certificate, 1,462 workers receiving the National May Day Labor Medal, and 1,183 collectives receiving the National Pioneer Worker designation. The Federation called on workers to rally around the Party Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core, promote labor and craftsmanship, and contribute to the advancement of Chinese-style modernization. The meeting highlighted the achievements of workers in key areas like high-quality development and major national projects, emphasizing their role in advancing the "14th Five-Year Plan."
Summary: At a press conference, China Meteorological Administration (CMA) officials, including Director Chen Zhenlin, Deputy Director Song Shanyun, and department directors Cheng Lei and Wang Yawei, outlined plans for meteorological development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). The CMA aims to achieve world-leading capabilities in meteorological science, forecasting, and monitoring by 2030, with a focus on significantly improving extreme weather response through enhanced monitoring, prediction, and early warning systems. A key element involves developing "Earth System Forecasting" capabilities, incorporating AI, and expanding data sharing, including the "MAZU" early warning system, which has already been utilized by over 40 developing countries. These efforts also include improving targeted weather services for various sectors, from agriculture to energy, and incorporating meteorological standards into infrastructure projects. There was no mention of U.S. or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The article reports on the ongoing campaign to promote a "correct view of political achievement" among Chinese Communist Party members. Various regions and organizations are implementing measures such as tailored study sessions, problem-solving initiatives based on public feedback, and practical actions to benefit the people. Examples include Shanghai's customized study programs, Chongqing's anti-corruption education, and Qinghai's efforts to address public grievances. China Construction Bank is also mentioned as collecting feedback via hotlines and other channels. The article does not discuss the United States.
Summary: An official from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration stated that the "15th Five-Year Plan" proposes to "develop the under-forest economy and strengthen the forestry and grass industry," marking a new stage of systematic promotion of the under-forest economy. The official noted that the "Measures on Promoting the Development of the Under-Forest Economy" were issued at the end of last year to cultivate new green economic growth points through institutional innovation and practical exploration. Across China, various regions are intensifying efforts to promote the high-quality development of the under-forest economy by innovating support models and strengthening supporting services. These include measures such as promoting "forestry standard land" models, innovative financial instruments, and technical training to bolster the under-forest economy. No explicit mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations was made in the article.
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Summary: Xi'an Jiaotong University President Zhang Liqun discussed the role of the "Westward Relocation Spirit" (西迁精神), rooted in patriotism and following the Party's lead, in shaping the university's development since its relocation from Shanghai to Xi'an. The relocation addressed regional imbalances in industrial and cultural development. Zhang highlighted the university's focus on integrating with national needs, particularly in areas like AI and space exploration, contributing to projects like the Chinese space station and the Chang'e-6 lunar mission. He emphasized the importance of basic research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry-academia partnerships in driving innovation and building a strong science and technology base for China. Zhang also noted the university's commitment to international collaboration through the Silk Road University Alliance and cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Summary: The article emphasizes the increasing importance of national standards in China, highlighting their role in ensuring industry safety, guiding industrial development, and facilitating international trade. Recent developments include the free public access to Chinese national standards in foreign languages and the introduction of new mandatory standards, such as those for portable power banks. The adoption of Chinese electric vehicle standards by other countries like Chile and Nigeria is also noted, reducing technical barriers for Chinese exports. China aims to lead in setting international standards in various fields, promoting global cooperation and economic exchange.
Summary: The article discusses Yunnan province's success in cultivating and developing "foreign specialty" agricultural products like blueberries, coffee, and macadamia nuts, highlighting the province's unique climate and terrain. Yunnan focuses on technological innovation and developing domestic varieties to improve crop yields and reduce reliance on imports. The piece emphasizes increasing the value-added of agricultural products through processing and branding to improve rural incomes, using coffee production as a successful example. It also mentions the rising trend of domestic production of other agricultural goods previously associated with foreign countries. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: In the first quarter of 2026, China's industrial value added above designated size increased by 6.1% year-on-year, with all 31 provinces achieving positive growth. Over 80% of industries experienced growth, contributing nearly 40% to economic growth. Despite rising external uncertainties, the article asserts China's comprehensive industrial system, resilience, and large market size ensure the fundamental stability and positive trend of the industrial economy will remain unchanged. The author uses a poem to convey that China is not afraid of external shocks because of its solid industrial base. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In response to widespread scalping, China's railway authorities have implemented technical measures to combat automated ticket-buying during the "May Day" holiday period. The 12306 platform used data analysis and risk control to identify and slow down or reject suspicious transactions, blocking over a million tickets from being purchased by scalpers. Regulators also summoned seven third-party platforms involved in ticket sales, warning them against using automated programs to disrupt the 12306 system, reflecting a proactive approach to protecting public services. The article argues that these measures, combining technological solutions and regulatory oversight, can be applied to other areas where scalping occurs, such as hospital appointments and concert tickets.
Summary: A police officer in Jiande, Zhejiang Province, discusses the city's successful "can't be done" service window, highlighting its role in resolving difficult bureaucratic issues for citizens. The officer emphasizes the importance of inter-departmental collaboration and innovative mechanisms like cross-provincial ID card assistance and "acceptance with deficiency" to address citizen concerns. They cite examples such as helping a woman from Guizhou obtain social security and enabling faster processing of business licenses for民宿 owners. The officer also mentions initiatives like online ID applications and cross-provincial newborn registration, particularly within the context of the Yangtze River Delta integration, to improve convenience for citizens. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Archaeologist and paleographer Feng Shi, a member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, argues that the core of Chinese civilization lies in moral cultivation and achieving the ideal of the "Junzi," emphasizing benevolence and harmony. He traces the origins of Chinese astronomy and its connection to civilization back thousands of years, citing archaeological discoveries like the dragon patterns in Puyang and Neolithic sites with evidence of early calendars and philosophical thought. Feng stresses that the study of archaeology can provide reliable materials to understand authentic history. He also notes the growing public enthusiasm for Chinese culture and archaeology, particularly among young people.
Summary: Retired cadre Han Tao is promoting agricultural technology in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Left Rear Banner, focusing on turning barren land into fertile fields. He introduced shallow-buried drip irrigation for corn, achieving high yields in previously unproductive "tuo-num" lands. Han also promoted alfalfa planting to improve soil and provide quality feed for livestock, addressing ecological and economic needs. His efforts include a "mobile agricultural technology classroom" via WeChat, offering practical advice to farmers. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A symposium was held in Beijing on April 28th to discuss the academic value of the "Contemporary Chinese Dictionary" in the age of artificial intelligence. Experts at the symposium emphasized the dictionary's irreplaceable role as an authoritative record of language evolution, historical memory, and Chinese cultural heritage. The five-volume dictionary, containing over 157,000 entries and 12 million words, is the largest and most comprehensive modern Chinese dictionary to date. Participants noted the dictionary's adherence to principles of both linguistic accuracy and historical context. The symposium was hosted by the Institute of Linguistics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Commercial Press, with approximately 90 experts and scholars in attendance.
Summary: The seventh annual opening lake festival was held on April 28th at Tianchi Lake Scenic Area in Fukang, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. The event featured traditional performances like lion dances and folk songs, as well as modern cultural exhibitions. Tourists celebrated the opening of the lake season and enjoyed boat tours. The event included foreign tourists taking photos at scenic spots.
Summary: Shanghai recognized 44 new innovative enterprise headquarters on April 28, spanning key sectors like integrated circuits, biomedicine, AI, and the digital economy. These companies are industry leaders with rapid growth, high innovation capacity, and strong development momentum. This is the third group recognized, bringing the total to 133 innovative headquarters in Shanghai. These headquarters strengthen industrial chains through independent research and development, driving industrial cluster development. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A collaborative research team from multiple Chinese universities has developed a non-linear analysis framework to precisely characterize the non-convex structure of quantum correlations between independent qubits. The framework, published in *Physical Review Letters*, establishes a clear correspondence between device parameters and quantum correlations. This approach enables device inference from general correlation statistics, bypassing reliance on extreme correlations and optimizing entanglement detection schemes, allowing for the use of certain localized correlations in quantum entanglement authentication. The new framework offers a refinement over existing convex methods, which could have implications for quantum information tasks. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Chinese agricultural technological advancements are increasing productivity, with a contribution rate exceeding 64%. Smart breeding robots like "Ji'er" are shortening breeding cycles and reducing labor costs for crops like tomatoes and soybeans through AI and genetic editing. New agricultural machinery, such as tractors with specialized navigation systems designed for hilly terrains, are improving efficiency in regions like Gansu. Digital technologies are being applied to farms to improve efficiency and increase the profit from crops.
Summary: The article highlights China's efforts to translate technological innovation into tangible agricultural productivity, showcasing advancements like precision breeding robots and adaptable tractors for diverse terrains. It emphasizes a problem-solving approach, with technology addressing specific challenges in the field, such as heat-resistant rice varieties. The piece highlights the development of intelligent agricultural systems like the "Fuxi Farm," where data drives planting decisions, and emphasizes the collaborative mechanism involving agricultural authorities, research institutions, businesses, and farmers. By focusing on practical, user-friendly technologies, China aims to integrate these innovations into rural areas and foster sustained agricultural growth.
Summary: The city of Wuhu in Anhui province is undergoing urban renewal projects focused on revitalizing old industrial areas and improving living standards. An example is the renovation of a century-old shipyard into a multi-functional urban space with residential, cultural, tourism, and office facilities. Another project involves the redevelopment of the Sanhu area, formerly a manufacturing zone, into a more livable and innovative district by relocating traditional industries and building new amenities. These projects aim to attract talent and drive economic growth in Wuhu. The city has also constructed numerous urban amenities such as libraries and parks.
Summary: A joint notice issued by five departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, announces a special joint law enforcement campaign to regulate the recycling and utilization of used batteries from new energy vehicles. The campaign targets prominent issues such as illegal sales of used batteries, production of substandard products, failure to fulfill information traceability responsibilities, illegal dismantling causing pollution, and unlicensed operations. The initiative aims to establish a standardized, safe, and efficient recycling system, focusing on regulatory oversight and enforcement across five key areas, including information traceability, pollution prevention, and transportation of hazardous goods. The action comes as the comprehensive utilization of used power batteries in China is expected to exceed 400,000 tons by 2025, representing a 32.9% year-on-year increase. The notice did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Ministry of Transportation announced the designation of 365 pairs of highway service areas as "Level One" after evaluating 3,860 pairs nationwide, aiming to improve public travel experiences. Level One service areas must meet specific criteria regarding size, parking, restrooms, dining, charging infrastructure (at least 14% of parking spaces), and amenities like "Driver Homes" and baby care rooms, along with full WiFi coverage. The designation also imposes high standards for cleanliness, dining options, charging service, and support for truck drivers. The Ministry of Transportation will implement a dynamic management system that is "promotion and demotion" based for Level One service areas to encourage continuous improvement in management and service quality. This article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In 2025, China's total data volume for AI training and inference is projected to reach 199.48EB, a 42.86% year-on-year increase, with inference data exceeding training data for the first time at 101.34EB, according to the National Data Administration. The ratio of inference to training computing power demand is expected to reach 3:1 or higher. To adapt to this trend, the National Data Administration will focus on coordinating urban computing power, the "East Data West Computing" project, and the national integrated computing power network to meet the needs of low-latency, high-reliability, and high-security urban computing scenarios. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Various regions in China are actively integrating digital technologies to create novel cultural and tourism experiences. Chongqing's V5 PARK Western Automobile and Motorcycle Park exemplifies this trend, offering attractions like digital cycling, VR wingsuit flying, and digital F1 racing simulators. The park blends family entertainment, sports areas, and extreme sports facilities to attract visitors. These efforts aim to foster new scenarios, consumption patterns, and business models within the tourism sector. The article does not mention anything about the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In 2025, China's General Administration of Customs saw a record 35,200 intellectual property (IP) customs filings and seized 86.42 million items infringing on IP rights. The first quarter of this year saw a continuation of this trend with 6,901 IP filings approved. Customs is focusing on emerging fields like AI and digital economy, and is cracking down on IP infringement in cross-border e-commerce with "Dragon Soaring" and similar campaigns. Customs seized 24,600 batches of suspected IP infringing goods in cross-border e-commerce, and 37.8889 million items of suspected IP infringing goods purchased for export, an increase of 48.4% year on year.
Summary: Chengdu Airlines launched a direct flight route from Kashgar, Xinjiang, to Osh, Kyrgyzstan, operated by a C909 aircraft. This marks Chengdu Airlines' first route to Kyrgyzstan and the C909's second regular Central Asian route. The new route, with a flight time of approximately one hour, aims to enhance trade, exchange, and connectivity, supporting Xinjiang's role as a gateway for westward opening and a bridge between Asia and Europe. Osh is described as a key aviation hub linking China, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. The article does not mention the United States.
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Summary: A press conference by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) reported that China's employment situation remains generally stable, with 2.99 million new urban jobs added in the first quarter. MOHRSS will extend policies supporting stable employment and social security subsidies to support enterprises and expand employment, especially for the 12.7 million new college graduates. The government will launch an AI technology and skills enhancement campaign to improve digital literacy and AI application capabilities. The occupational injury protection pilot program for new employment forms will be fully implemented across 31 provinces, covering platform enterprises in ride-hailing, delivery, and intra-city freight.
Summary: This article discusses the implementation of mandatory "labor education" courses at three Chinese universities: Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. These courses aim to expose students to real-world challenges and traditional skills, such as operating intelligent logistics robots, crafting traditional Shaanxi flower馍, and agricultural labor. Students are reported to have gained practical skills, a deeper appreciation for traditional culture, and a better understanding of the connection between theory and practice. The courses also provided labor support to local communities and facilitated the application of university research in rural areas. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the provided article.
Summary: The article discusses the increasing popularity of practical labor courses in Chinese universities, where students engage in activities ranging from robotics to traditional crafts and agricultural work. These courses aim to provide students with practical skills, promote a respect for labor, and bridge the gap between academic study and real-world application. Students are reportedly applying these skills in community service and social practice, gaining valuable experience. The curriculum is also tailored to local industry needs, enhancing students' employability and contributing to regional development.
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Summary: This article emphasizes the significance of the concept of the People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) as a "special consultative body," highlighting its unique role in China's political system. It argues that this concept, put forward by Xi Jinping, is a theoretical innovation that reflects the CPC's deepening understanding of the CPPCC and its contribution to socialist democracy, distinguishing it from Western models. The article further elaborates on the concept's meaning, functions, and influence, asserting its importance in promoting the CPPCC's role in governance and enhancing China's discourse power in the international arena. The concept promotes a uniquely Chinese form of democracy based on consultation and consensus-building. There is no discussion of the United States, but there is an emphasis on China's approach to democracy as an alternative to "competitive" western models.
Summary: Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of Party cadres connecting with the populace through genuine care and practical work, quoting Zheng Banqiao to highlight this sentiment. The article stresses that cadres should avoid superficial engagement and instead cultivate empathy and understanding of the people's needs by going into the field. Only through genuine connection can cadres truly understand the situation, offer effective solutions, and develop a correct understanding of their achievements. Ultimately, cadres should translate Party policy into practice and address the people's concerns. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article emphasizes implementing Xi Jinping's directives on translating ecological advantages into developmental benefits by exploring pathways for ecological value realization. It advocates for strengthening the ecological foundation through integrated protection and digital mapping, promoting the conversion of ecological resources' value, and integrating ecological considerations into production and consumption. The piece calls for industrialization, brand building, and the establishment of mechanisms for realizing the value of ecological products. Finally, the authors advocate for enhancing collaborative capabilities in ecological value transformation through policy guidance, education, and strengthened legal frameworks.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's call to cultivate a large youth science and technology talent pool by balancing competitive and stable support mechanisms. It argues that while competition incentivizes innovation, stable support fosters perseverance. The author suggests optimizing the balance between these two support systems by refining resource allocation and support systems, and by removing obstacles to the integration of competitive and stable support. They also advocated for a comprehensive support system that caters to the needs of youth science and technology talent at various stages of their career, with government, research institutes, universities and enterprises working together to create a favorable environment. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: "Wang Jingguan," an anonymous anti-drug officer from Lincang, Yunnan, was awarded the New Era Youth Pioneer Award for his 19 years of service, during which he participated in solving 213 drug cases, arresting 325 suspects, and seizing 13 tons of drugs. He works on the front lines of drug enforcement due to Lincang's proximity to the border. "Wang Jingguan" is a collective pseudonym representing the many anonymous anti-drug officers. The article references the death of his comrade Luo Jianyu, and states that Wang keeps a notebook of unsolved cases of fallen comrades as motivation.
Summary: A Shanghai court ruled that a passenger, Li, was liable for damages after colliding with another passenger, Shi, on an escalator, causing Shi's phone to break. Li was walking quickly on the left side of the escalator, violating safety guidelines against walking or running on escalators, while Shi was standing on the right. The court noted the outdated and unsafe nature of the "left-walking, right-standing" custom on escalators, and how Shanghai no longer encourages this behavior. The court suggests those in a hurry should use the stairs, as Shanghai no longer encourages the practice of standing on the right to let others pass on the left. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has taken action against "Jianying," "Maoxiang," and "Ji Meng AI" for failing to properly label AI-generated content. The CAC cited violations of cybersecurity laws and regulations related to AI-generated content labeling. Local internet information offices, under the CAC's guidance, have issued penalties, including warnings and orders for correction, to the platforms and responsible individuals. The CAC emphasized the need for platforms to adhere to legal requirements for labeling AI-generated content. The CAC will increase supervision and management of AI-generated content labeling.
Summary: A China-Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) green industry cooperation forum was held in Beijing, focusing on green talent development and regional green transformation. Hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission's International Cooperation Center, the event brought together representatives from 10 SCO countries, domestic officials, businesses, and academic institutions. Participants agreed on the importance of strengthening green industry talent exchange and capacity building within the SCO framework to address climate change and promote the Global Development Initiative. The forum aimed to foster practical cooperation in areas such as green agriculture, vocational education, and talent exchange among SCO member states.
Summary: A national video conference led by the State Council's Safety Committee and the Ministry of Emergency Management emphasized intensified safety measures during the extended holiday period due to the combination of school spring breaks and the "May Day" holiday. The conference stressed the need to strengthen safety production responsibilities, manage public safety risks in crowded venues, and mitigate major risks in high-risk industries, including mines and chemical production. Focus was placed on forest fire prevention, flood control preparation, improved monitoring and early warning systems for flooding, and enhanced emergency response capabilities at all levels. The meeting also urged public awareness campaigns to improve disaster prevention and self-rescue skills. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: An event was held in Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province to celebrate Labor Day. Children from a local kindergarten presented "vegetable bouquets" to sanitation workers as a tribute to laborers.
Summary: Five maritime authorities in Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, and Shandong have signed a memorandum to enable cross-regional handling of maritime affairs within the Bohai Free Trade Zone. This initiative aims to streamline administrative processes, reduce processing times, and facilitate the flow of shipping resources in the Bohai region. The agreement expands upon previous efforts between Tianjin and Hebei, now including Dalian, Qingdao and Yantai, and focuses on unifying business standards and breaking down data barriers. The initiative intends to address pain points for port and shipping companies and support the efficient operation of the Bohai ports. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) anticipates a surge in cross-border travel during the upcoming "May Day" holiday. Daily entries and exits are expected to average 2.25 million, potentially exceeding 2.4 million on peak days. Major international airports, including Shanghai Pudong and Beijing Capital, will see significant increases, as will land ports bordering Hong Kong and Macau. The NIA has deployed measures to monitor traffic, optimize staffing, and collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure efficient and secure passage for travelers. Travelers are advised to check the validity of their documents and contact the NIA hotline for assistance if needed.
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Summary: A recent Ministry of Transport press conference highlighted China's ongoing investment in major transportation infrastructure projects, with significant progress reported on projects like the Hai Tai and Zhang Jinggao bridges. Fixed-asset investment in transportation remains high, driving economic recovery with over 651.9 billion yuan invested in the first quarter. Anticipating a surge in travel during the upcoming "May Day" holiday, authorities are preparing for a daily average of over 300 million cross-regional trips. China also plans to support around 30 comprehensive freight hub cities over the next three years, focusing on strengthening supply chains for key commodities. The freight hub projects are intended to boost multi-modal transport capabilities.
Summary: China's national transportation infrastructure is rapidly expanding, marked by recent milestones like the completion of the main towers of the world's largest double-layer suspension bridge and the breakthrough of the world's largest high-speed rail shield machine. These "super projects" aim to boost economic growth by improving connectivity and transportation efficiency, exemplified by the high traffic volume on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge and the tourism spurred by the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge. The investment in infrastructure reflects a commitment to improving people's lives and national development. The expanding transportation network aims to efficiently facilitate both passenger and freight transit.
Summary: The article highlights the increasing foreign investment in China's high-tech industries, with a 30.7% year-on-year increase in the first quarter, now comprising 41.2% of total foreign investment. This shift reflects China's move towards becoming a global innovation hub, driven by factors like complete supply chains and a supportive innovation ecosystem, prompting multinational corporations to engage in collaborative innovation rather than just technology transfer. The "China speed" in product development, exemplified by the automotive industry, is forcing foreign firms to adapt. While acknowledging remaining challenges like dependence on foreign technology in key areas, the article suggests further reforms to attract more high-tech investment and promote balanced regional development. The article does not mention the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Schott AG, a German glass manufacturer, has expanded its R&D capabilities in Suzhou, China, focusing on flexible glass and semiconductor materials. General Manager Martin Spier emphasized that the speed of change in the Chinese market necessitates local R&D to quickly iterate on products like flexible glass for foldable devices. The company's China team is now involved in early product design and development, creating products for both the Chinese and global markets. The company is reinvesting profits generated in China back into R&D there, enabled by policies in Suzhou that encourage such reinvestment. Cao Xiaosu of the Suzhou New District Bureau of Commerce stated that 70% of foreign-invested enterprises in the New District had set up R&D centers.
Summary: As of the end of March, China's inclusive small and micro enterprise loan balance reached 38.79 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.9%. Credit loans to these enterprises grew even faster, at 20.13%. The average interest rate for newly issued inclusive small and micro enterprise loans in the first quarter was 3.64%, a decrease from the 2023 average. Inclusive agriculture-related loans also saw significant growth, reaching 14.96 trillion yuan, with a particular focus on loans to key grain-related areas. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In Mengzhou, Henan province, agricultural machinery is being used to intercrop peanuts in the woodland of Dongguang Village, Chemical Town, along the Yellow River. The initiative aims to revitalize unused land under forests by promoting diverse planting and breeding models tailored to local conditions. This approach seeks to broaden channels for stable income growth for the local population, by taking advantage of ecological resource advantages. The article does not discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced plans to crack down on forced shopping in the tourism sector by building a comprehensive governance system. Measures include stricter screening of new travel agencies, increased oversight of online travel platforms, and enhanced post-incident management with potential revocation of licenses. The focus is on addressing issues like low-price tours, false advertising, and consumer coercion. The statement was made at a press conference, but there is no mention of US-China relations in the article.
Summary: The 2026 Beijing Auto Show saw significant international interest in Leapmotor, with foreign media and distributors from over 20 countries focusing on the company's technology and potential collaboration, moving away from earlier concerns about low pricing. Leapmotor, known for its high in-house production rate, showcased its new models and emphasized its strategy of full-scope self-research to achieve better cost control. Since forming a joint venture with Stellantis named "Leapmotor International" in 2024, Leapmotor has accelerated its global expansion, with over 900 overseas stores and aiming to move beyond product exports to exporting technology and branding. Leapmotor representatives stated that globalization is a key factor to help the company develop and innovate.
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Summary: This article discusses China's use of flowers to stimulate economic growth and rural revitalization. It highlights how various regions are leveraging their unique floral resources to promote tourism, upgrade industries through e-commerce and value-added products, and beautify urban environments. The piece emphasizes the integration of green development and ecological advantages into the economy, showcasing examples like Kunming's cut flowers and Heze's peonies. Flowers are presented as a means to enhance quality of life, increase farmer incomes, and reflect the concept of "people's cities."
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Summary: The Minjiang River Estuary Wetland in Fuzhou, Fujian, a crucial stopover for migratory birds, has seen improved ecological conditions due to collaborative efforts in ecological governance, including wetland restoration and long-term protection mechanisms. These efforts have increased the number of bird species and the overall bird population, with over 50,000 waterbirds migrating or overwintering there annually. Initiatives like returning farmland to wetlands and ecological restoration have revitalized the habitat. The area has also strengthened patrols and legislative safeguards for long-term protection, according to Minjiang River Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve Management Office Director Zheng Hang. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the development and characteristics of "Guofeng" (national style) roses, a new rose variety system bred in China that emphasizes Chinese aesthetics and emotional expression. To be considered a true Guofeng rose, the variety must possess diverse flower shapes, rich fragrances, and long-lasting blooms, aligning with Chinese appreciation for "form, fragrance, and charm." The cultivation process involves rigorous selection and observation by researchers to ensure high-quality varieties that meet the Guofeng standards. The article highlights the importance of understanding market demand and innovative naming strategies for the popularity of Guofeng roses.
Summary: With China expanding its long-term care insurance system nationwide, PICC (人保财险) is leveraging its "insurance + technology + professional service" model to support local medical insurance departments. PICC is focusing on building service networks at the county, town, and village levels, creating professional service teams, and assisting with fund supervision through risk management platforms. The company has established over 1,100 medical insurance service stations and a team of over 13,000 people, utilizing technology like AI for quality control and fraud prevention. PICC aims to expand its business, deepen its service model, and accelerate the promotion of technology applications to help build a multi-level care insurance security system.
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Summary: Global research into controlled nuclear fusion, or "artificial suns," is accelerating with diverse technological approaches. Countries including the U.S., Europe, and Japan are increasing investment to take the lead in this energy revolution. While China's research capabilities and international influence in the field are steadily growing, challenges remain in moving from laboratory feasibility to grid-scale power generation. The U.S.'s Helion Energy signed a power purchase agreement with Microsoft and observed fusion signals in its prototype. International collaboration and commercial participation are driving innovation, with artificial intelligence playing a key role.
Summary: A recent study by Stanford University scientists published in *Nature* reveals the neurological basis for the "sunk cost" effect, where greater effort leads to increased satisfaction. The research on mice showed that dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens is positively correlated with the effort expended to obtain a reward. Acetylcholine acts as a "bookkeeper," recording effort and signaling dopamine to increase reward, creating a "the harder I work, the happier I am" experience. This "effort-reward" regulation occurs at dopamine axon terminals, and can be disrupted by blocking acetylcholine signals. The findings offer insights into understanding decision-making behaviors and avoiding the sunk cost trap.
Summary: Finnish and German researchers have developed an AI model to simulate musculoskeletal strain during smartphone use. The model analyzes touch records and movement data to assess the speed, accuracy, and musculoskeletal load of various smartphone actions. The simulation identifies actions like scrolling and tapping small icons as requiring more effort. Researchers suggest this model offers new perspectives for interface design, enabling the development of more ergonomic and comfortable human-computer interaction. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A Syngenta Group research team, in collaboration with Swiss tech company "Vivent Bio Signals," has successfully deciphered the "SOS signals" emitted by plants under insect infestation using machine learning technology. The research, published in international journals like *Scientific Reports*, allows for real-time monitoring of plant electrical signals and identifies specific patterns related to pest attacks, potentially enabling earlier and more targeted interventions. By comparing the electrical signals of protected and unprotected soybeans, the team can now more accurately determine if crops are under attack, even before visible signs appear. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient pest control and a reduction in pesticide use, safeguarding global food security. The team aims to build a database of plant "SOS signals" to differentiate various threats to plant health.
Summary: An Argentinian research team discovered a 70-million-year-old reptile fossil in Río Negro Province. Classified as a lizard based on its jaw and skull structure, it is the most complete Late Cretaceous terrestrial lizard fossil ever found. Belonging to a previously unknown species, it reveals a new lineage of lizard evolution in South America. Researchers used micro-computed tomography to create a high-resolution digital reconstruction of the fossil's anatomy. The discovery offers critical evidence for understanding reptile evolution in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Summary: China held its 5th National Reading Conference in Nanchang, Jiangxi, focusing on promoting reading as a lifestyle and building a "book-fragrant society." The conference highlighted stories of ordinary people finding value through reading, including a visually impaired reader, a rural reading promoter, and young students. Various initiatives are underway in Jiangxi to make reading more accessible, such as extending library hours, offering "reader's choice" book purchasing programs, and building public library networks. The event also promoted the newly implemented "National Reading Promotion Regulations" aimed at legally safeguarding and guiding the development of nationwide reading initiatives. Numerous reading activities were organized across the province to engage the public and foster a love for reading.
Summary: During the inaugural "National Reading Week," a bookstore in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, is revitalizing the local literary scene. Founder Zhou Lvgong, a former musician, transformed an old warehouse into a "bookstore + music" venue, aiming to be a cultural haven that allows readers to slow down. The bookstore integrates museum aesthetics with live jazz music, attracting readers through curated events like reading festivals and author talks. By day, it serves as a public reading space, and by night, it transforms into a jazz music hall. The bookstore hopes to attract young people into the world of reading.
Summary: An initiative in Nanchang County, Jiangxi Province, has revitalized rural libraries by integrating them with community centers and tailoring book selections to local needs. Villagers can now request specific books, resulting in a high fulfillment rate and a diverse collection covering agriculture, children's literature, and health. The county has also appointed dedicated managers, transforming the libraries into hubs for activities like agricultural training, policy discussions, and children's programs. As of now, the county has successfully built 262 libraries.
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Summary: This article is an advertisement for a car designed jointly by Seres and Huawei. The advertisement includes a disclaimer that the images of the car may differ from the final production model. No political figures are mentioned, and the United States or U.S.-China relations are not discussed.
Summary: China has implemented zero-tariff policies for 98% of taxable items from 53 African countries, aiming to reshape trade cooperation and build a closer supply chain community. Experts, including Wang Xuekun, Director of the Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, highlighted that this initiative lowers export costs for African goods, promotes industrial upgrading, and fosters sustainable development. African experts noted the importance of this for promoting South-South cooperation and countering protectionism in global trade. The zero-tariff policy will help African countries build more resilient industries with enhanced export structures.
Summary: China will implement zero-tariff measures on goods from 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, effective May 1st. This decision, framed as a strategic move by the Party Central Committee to expand high-level opening-up, aims to deepen Sino-African cooperation and promote shared development. The zero-tariff policy is expected to boost Sino-African trade and investment, facilitating the import of African agricultural products into China and supporting China's supply chain resilience. The author, Director-General of the Department of African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, posits that this action is intended to foster a more stable and predictable environment for cooperation amidst global uncertainties. No mention of the United States is present in this article.
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Summary: The article highlights the success of Zhang Xue motorcycles in the World Superbike Championship, attributing it to the self-developed inline three-cylinder engine and the expertise of Chinese craftsmen. It emphasizes the critical role of skilled workers in China's industrial innovation and manufacturing prowess, citing examples like the "Oriental Female Welding God" and other accomplished technicians. The article also notes that China's manufacturing advantage lies not in low costs, but in the "skill density" accumulated by its workforce, a point also observed by Apple CEO Tim Cook and *Foreign Affairs* magazine. It also suggests that China possesses a unique advantage in skilled labor and that the demand for skilled workers remains high despite the rise of automation and AI. The piece concludes that the spirit of craftsmanship, characterized by innovation and perseverance, is essential for China's high-quality development.
Summary: The article profiles four "master craftsmen" (*daguo gongjiang*) and their contributions to China's manufacturing and technological prowess. Zhu Xianbo, a welding technician, overcame initial setbacks to master the welding of nine-nickel steel, crucial for LNG tankers, and collaborated to develop robotic welding solutions. Guo Jiping, a bridge engineer in Guizhou province, innovated bridge construction techniques to overcome challenging terrain. Huang Xiaocheng, a mechanical teacher, won a gold medal at the world skills competition, and now teaches students to take pride in improving manufacturing techniques. Tang Shibiao, from quantum company Guodun, stayed in China to indigenously develop quantum technology for applications in security; he states that this work secures China's national security.
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Summary: The article discusses China's efforts to improve the "adaptability" of its supply system to better match evolving consumer demands, moving from mass production to more personalized and niche market offerings. This involves leveraging technologies like AI and industrial internet for "flexible manufacturing" and "intelligent response." The piece emphasizes catering to diverse demographics like the elderly, youth, and families with tailored products. It also highlights the creation of new consumer experiences and scenarios, such as integrating cultural heritage with tourism and developing AI-powered wearable technology to drive demand.
Summary: A recent article discusses the increasing use of recycled polyester fiber (rPET) in the Chinese textile industry, driven by consumer demand and government support outlined in the newly established ecological environment law. Recycled polyester, derived from recycled materials such as plastic bottles and discarded textiles, is being used in a wide range of products, from clothing to household goods. China's capacity for recycling chemical fibers is expected to reach nearly 12 million tons in 2025, with recycled polyester accounting for the majority. The article highlights technological advancements in recycling processes, as well as efforts to improve collection and regulatory frameworks. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A special exhibition titled "Good Luck: The Past and Present of an Iron" is being held at the Ningbo Bang Museum, showcasing nearly 90 historical irons and their evolution. The exhibition highlights the iron's transformation from a primarily utilitarian object to one with artistic and symbolic value, reflecting changes in lifestyle and craftsmanship over centuries. The iron, which was once heated with charcoal, evolved through various stages, including Western-influenced designs and eventually electric versions. Ningbo, a center for garment production and home to a significant portion of global electric iron manufacturing, underscores the region's historical connection to the tool. The exhibition aims to provide insight into the philosophies and lifestyles of people in the past.
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Summary: The author recounts a visit to Yuanling, Hunan, focusing on the historical and cultural significance of the area, particularly its connection to literature and scholarship. The author visited the recently rebuilt Yunlu, once the residence of Shen Congwen's brother, which hosted Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin during their wartime travels. The author explored Longxing Temple, pondering whether Liang and Lin had studied its architecture and lamented the potential loss of cultural heritage, proposing a "cave library" to preserve historical texts. The author also recounts meeting a "Dr. Yang" returning from Chenzhou Old Street who expressed great enthusiasm for revitalizing the area's old architecture as bookshops. The author muses on Yuanling's enduring appeal for those seeking intellectual and aesthetic inspiration.
Summary: This article discusses the problem of "痕迹主义" (fetish for leaving traces) where officials focus on creating superficial records and appearances of work rather than genuine achievements. It argues that true "留痕" (leaving traces) should be about tangible benefits for the people and long-term development, not mere paperwork and photo opportunities. The author contrasts superficial traces with the lasting legacies of officials like Jiao Yulu and Yang Shanzhou, who prioritized serving the people. The piece criticizes officials who prioritize appearances over substance, ultimately harming the credibility of the cadre. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the historical significance of Huaiyu Academy in Jiangxi province, emphasizing its location atop Mount Huaiyu, its importance as a center for Neo-Confucianism with visits from scholars like Zhu Xi, and its connection to revolutionary history, as it once served as a base for Communist leader Fang Zhimin. The academy is portrayed as a symbol of intellectual and moral high ground, embodying both scholarly pursuits and revolutionary spirit. No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations was made.
Summary: This article describes a scenic walk through a mountain gorge. The author highlights natural elements such as waterfalls, rivers, trees, butterflies, bees, flowers, and rocks, suggesting a healing quality inherent in nature's sweetness and secrets. The landscape also contains the remains of an ancient bronze furnace. The piece concludes with a focus on blooming phoenix peonies and their delicate sound, invoking the mythical phoenix. There is no mention of U.S.-China relations or U.S. politics.
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Summary: This article describes a visit to the village of Heiyaogou in Zhen'an County, Shaanxi Province, noting its scenic beauty and historical significance. The author observes the blend of traditional and modern elements in the village, including well-preserved ancestral homes and newly constructed buildings. The author reflects on the changes in architecture and life over the past two centuries, while also highlighting the enduring beauty of the natural landscape. The author visited the old Liu family compound which was one of the five prominent family compounds in the town and mused on the passage of time. The author also joined friends in a traditional meal and visited the villagers.
Summary: In 1977, while stationed in Inner Mongolia, a cadre witnessed the tragic death of two geese who demonstrated unwavering loyalty to each other. One goose was shot, and the other refused to leave its injured mate, eventually dying alongside it. Deeply moved, the witnessing Deputy Political Commissar of the division ordered a ban on hunting within the entire division, especially the hunting of geese. Years later, the cadre returned to find the geese's burial mound gone, and rebuilt it by hand.
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Since the beginning of this year, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has strengthened its overall leadership over economic work, focusing on the overall situation and making forward-looking plans. Various regions and departments have taken proactive measures and implemented comprehensive policies. China's economy has had a strong start, with major indicators better than expected, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality. At the same time, it also faces some difficulties and challenges, and the foundation for sustained and steady improvement of the economy needs to be further consolidated. We must strengthen confidence and take greater efforts and more practical measures to grasp economic work.
We must adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully and accurately implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, better coordinate the two major situations of domestic and international affairs, coordinate development and security, unswervingly deepen reform and opening up, promote scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, and independent and controllable industrial chains. We must implement more proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies in a precise and effective manner, continuously expand domestic demand, optimize supply, improve increments, revitalize stocks, focus on stabilizing employment, stabilizing enterprises, stabilizing the market, and stabilizing expectations, enhance the endogenous driving force of economic development, further strengthen the domestic cycle, optimize the domestic and international dual cycles, and strive to achieve a good start for the "15th Five-Year Plan."
We must make good and full use of macroeconomic policies. We must deeply tap the potential of domestic demand. We must accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system and maintain a reasonable proportion of manufacturing. We must effectively prevent and resolve risks in key areas. We must strengthen the employment-first policy orientation and strengthen the construction of people's livelihood such as education, medical care, and childcare.
We must deeply carry out the study and education of establishing and practicing the correct view of performance, and transform the effectiveness of study and education into the practical effect of promoting high-quality development.
Xinhua News Agency (新华社), Beijing (北京), April 28th. The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) convened a meeting on April 28th to analyze and study the current economic situation and economic work. Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央总书记), presided over the meeting.
The meeting held that since the beginning of this year, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has strengthened its overall leadership over economic work, focusing on the overall situation and making forward-looking plans. Various regions and departments have taken proactive measures and implemented comprehensive policies. China's economy has had a strong start, with major indicators better than expected, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality. At the same time, it also faces some difficulties and challenges, and the foundation for sustained and steady improvement of the economy needs to be further consolidated. We must strengthen confidence and take greater efforts and more practical measures to grasp economic work.
The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully and accurately implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, better coordinate the two major situations of domestic and international affairs, coordinate development and security, unswervingly deepen reform and opening up, promote scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, and independent and controllable industrial chains. We must implement more proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies in a precise and effective manner, continuously expand domestic demand, optimize supply, improve increments, revitalize stocks, focus on stabilizing employment, stabilizing enterprises, stabilizing the market, and stabilizing expectations, enhance the endogenous driving force of economic development, further strengthen the domestic cycle, optimize the domestic and international dual cycles, and strive to achieve a good start for the "15th Five-Year Plan."
The meeting emphasized that macroeconomic policies should be fully utilized. The structure of fiscal expenditure should be continuously optimized to secure the bottom line of "three guarantees" (三保) at the grassroots level. The foresight, flexibility, and pertinence of monetary policy should be enhanced to maintain ample liquidity. The RMB exchange rate should be kept basically stable at a reasonable and balanced level. The consistency assessment of macroeconomic policy orientation should be well done.
The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to deeply tap the potential of domestic demand. Expand the supply of high-quality goods and services to promote consumption upgrades. Deeply implement the service industry expansion and quality improvement action. Strengthen the planning and construction of water networks, new power grids, computing power networks, new-generation communication networks, urban underground pipe networks, and logistics networks. Promote the commencement of major engineering projects when conditions are ripe.
The meeting emphasized that it is necessary to accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system and maintain a reasonable proportion of manufacturing. Comprehensively promote the construction of a unified national market and deeply rectify "involution-style" (内卷式) competition. Comprehensively implement the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, develop new forms of intelligent economy, and improve artificial intelligence governance. Further deepen the reform of state-owned assets and state-owned enterprises. Systematically respond to external shocks and challenges, improve the level of security guarantee for energy and resources, and cope with various uncertainties with the certainty of high-quality development.
The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to effectively prevent and resolve risks in key areas. Strive to stabilize the real estate market and steadily promote urban renewal. Orderly resolve the risk of local government debt and focus on solving the problem of overdue payments to enterprises. Promote the reform of small and medium-sized financial institutions and stabilize and enhance confidence in the capital market.
The meeting emphasized that it is necessary to strengthen the employment-first policy orientation and strengthen the construction of people's livelihood such as education, medical care, and childcare. Grasp agricultural production and stabilize the prices of agricultural products such as live pigs. Improve the normalized assistance mechanism to ensure that there is no large-scale return to poverty. Do a good job in safety production, disaster prevention and mitigation, food and drug safety, and other work. It is necessary to deeply carry out the study and education of establishing and practicing the correct view of performance, and transform the effectiveness of study and education into the practical effect of promoting high-quality development.
The meeting also studied other matters.
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In the initial year, China's economy has had a strong start. How can we further consolidate the foundation for sustained and stable economic improvement? The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) convened a meeting on April 28th, emphasizing the need to "strengthen confidence and take greater and more practical measures to promote economic work."
Against the backdrop of a volatile international environment and a significant increase in unstable and uncertain factors, China's major economic indicators for the first quarter have exceeded expectations, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality, and once again proving that "the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee (党中央) is the fundamental guarantee for doing a good job in economic work."
Looking at macro policies, the in-depth implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy has led to rapid growth in the equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing industries. Thanks to the forward-looking layout of the new energy industry, China's energy and resource supply is stable and orderly. Policies such as "two major projects" and "two new infrastructures" continue to exert their strength, and domestic demand contributes 84.7% to economic growth.
Adhering to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, and making good and full use of macro policies, we can effectively respond to external shocks and challenges, and safeguard the steady and long-term progress of China's economic giant ship. The more complex and volatile the international situation, the more necessary it is to further consolidate the foundation for sustained and stable improvement of China's economy, accelerate the pace of high-end, intelligent, and green integration, and shape new momentum and new advantages for China's development.
Confidence is gathered by grasping the overall trend and 实干笃行 (shí gàn dǔ xíng - "work hard and act decisively," to work diligently and resolutely). By thoroughly implementing the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee (党中央), and moving forward step by step, we will surely achieve a good start to the "15th Five-Year Plan."
Return to TopThe English version of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was promoted in Jakarta (雅加达), Indonesia (印度尼西亚) on April 28, according to a report in this newspaper. (Reporter Cao Shiyun (曹师韵))
Attendees agreed that the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" comprehensively and systematically reflects the latest achievements of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) and is an authoritative work for the international community to understand contemporary China. Currently, China has embarked on a new journey of the "15th Five-Year Plan," and Indonesia (印度尼西亚) is also steadily moving towards the "Golden Indonesia 2045" vision. The two countries working together to promote strategic alignment and deepen development cooperation will not only bring tangible benefits to the people of both countries, but also inject strong impetus into strengthening the forces of the Global South and improving the global governance system.
Ahmad Muzani (阿赫玛德·穆扎尼), Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia (印度尼西亚人民协商会议), said in his speech that "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" provides valuable lessons for the Indonesian (印尼) diplomatic, academic, and policy-making circles, and this book promotion event provides an important platform for deepening ideological exchanges between China and Indonesia (印尼). He hopes that more Indonesian (印尼) government officials, scholars, and youth groups can read this important work to deepen their understanding of China's development path and governance concepts, and expand their understanding of the world and the future development of mankind.
Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman (穆罕默德·伊夫提塔赫·苏莱曼), Minister of Population Mobility of Indonesia (印度尼西亚人口流动部), said that during his visit to China, he witnessed China's progress in eliminating poverty through a people-centered development philosophy. China's major concepts and innovative practices in poverty reduction governance, rural construction, and coordinated regional development provide Indonesia (印尼) with a systematic plan that can be used for reference in orderly advancing population migration and resettlement and accelerating the development and construction of the eastern region.
Veronica Saraswati (维罗妮卡·萨拉斯瓦蒂), Director of the Indonesian Global Development Research Center (印度尼西亚全球发展研究中心), said that the world today is undergoing profound changes and turbulent adjustments, and countries need to achieve common development through open cooperation more than ever before. Indonesia's (印尼) active participation in the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" (一带一路), continuous deepening of friendly cooperation, and sharing of development opportunities are the right choices to conform to the general trend of the times.
During the event, the Chinese side presented the English version of the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" to Indonesian (印尼) guests. Experts and scholars attending the meeting focused on topics such as "15th Five-Year Plan" development opportunities, common modernization, and poverty reduction experience to carry out exchanges and dialogues. Representatives of the Indonesian (印尼) village cadres' study group to China shared their gains from learning and exchanges in China, as well as the practical application of relevant experience to village governance in their own country after returning home.
The event was co-sponsored by the State Council Information Office of China (中国国务院新闻办公室), the Ministry of Population Mobility of Indonesia (印度尼西亚人口流动部), the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration (中国外文局), and the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia (中国驻印度尼西亚大使馆). About 200 guests from China and Indonesia (中印尼), as well as representatives from publishing, think tanks, media and other sectors attended the event.
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Since the launch of the study and education campaign on establishing and practicing correct views on performance, all regions, departments, and units have adhered to high-standard planning and high-quality advancement. With strict standards and practical measures, they have educated and guided the vast number of party members and cadres to study in depth and work diligently, and have tested the results of the study and education with practical results that promote development and benefit the people.
Combining learning with application to enhance learning effectiveness
Based on the characteristics of different fields and different levels of party organizations, Songjiang District (松江区), Shanghai (上海) has carried out targeted study and education. The Organization Department of the District Party Committee integrated the resources of the District Party School, the Marxist colleges of Songjiang University Town (松江大学城) and community party schools to form 99 high-quality party class projects; the Jiuliting (九里亭) Street Working Committee and the Xinhang (新浜) Town Party Committee carried out theme party days in grid party-masses positions, and taught micro-party classes for party organizations in emerging fields... By classifying layers and combining learning with application, the study and education has been promoted to achieve practical results.
Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁) Province, gives full play to the educational and training main position of party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels. The Municipal Party School has set up a special course on General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on establishing and practicing correct views on performance, and included it in the teaching arrangement of the main classes in the spring semester. Party members and cadres are invited to combine their actual positions and give lectures on how to establish and practice correct views on performance, so as to improve the effectiveness of training to help learning.
The Party Leadership Group of China Construction Group Co., Ltd. (中国建筑集团有限公司) carried out joint learning and discussion among three-level party organizations, made good use of positive and negative typical cases, organized learning and discussion, and guided party members and cadres to deeply investigate the deviation problems of performance views in key areas such as party building leading the construction of a clean and pro-supply chain ecosystem, the governance of third- and fourth-level institutions, and the revitalization of existing assets, and transformed the effectiveness of learning and education into practical actions to practice the duties and missions of state-owned assets and central enterprises and achieve high-quality development of enterprises.
Harbin Institute of Technology (哈尔滨工业大学) innovated carrier forms, carried out activities such as party members taking the stage to lead learning, teacher and student party members jointly learning, and answering questions for self-testing and auxiliary learning in grassroots party organizations, and timely and accurately provided resources, renovated and upgraded the school's clean culture education base, strengthened warning education and positive guidance, and created a strong atmosphere of seeking truth and being pragmatic, grasping reality and doing practical work, and pursuing excellence.
In the study and education, Fengdu County (丰都县), Chongqing (重庆), sorted out typical problems such as "one person handling all affairs" and "IOUs entering accounts" in village-level financial management, held a warning education meeting on rural collective "three assets" in the county, and organized newly promoted cadres, persons in charge of finance and collective "three assets", and village party branch secretaries to go to the court trial site to listen, guiding party members and cadres to understand the bottom line, know awe, and abide by the rules.
Opening the door to solicit opinions, accurately identifying and verifying problems
The Party Committee of China Construction Bank (中国建设银行) followed the requirements of "three comparisons" to find problems in implementing the major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, solving the urgent and difficult problems of the masses, and planning high-quality development, and implemented ledger-style management and project-based promotion. Adhering to open education, problems were widely collected through channels such as the "opening the door to solicit opinions" mechanism, the 95533 hotline, letters and visits, and opinion boxes, and the process of solving the problems reflected by the grassroots was regarded as a process of further tempering party spirit, strengthening the sense of purpose, improving work style, and enhancing the ability to perform duties.
Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽) Province, combined the carrying out of study and education on establishing and practicing correct views on performance with the rectification of feedback opinions from the central inspection and the rectification of study and education on thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Central Eight Provisions, deepened the rectification of unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems around the masses, and guided and promoted leading groups and leading cadres at all levels to carry out "visiting enterprises and entering villages" and "listening to opinions, solving problems, and promoting development" activities on a regular basis, and doing practical things and solving difficult problems for the masses. For the problems that have been identified, party organizations at all levels in the city have carefully analyzed and judged them, formulated rectification measures item by item, established a rectification ledger, and carried out centralized rectification in combination with the actual situation.
Hexi District (河西区), Tianjin (天津) City, adhered to truly investigating and truly rectifying, organized party members and cadres to go deep into community grids, project front lines, and building merchants to listen to the opinions of business entities, grassroots party members, and the masses, and checked item by item against the list of main problems of performance view deviations, and established a graded response mechanism to clarify the flow path, responsible entities, and processing time limits for different types of demands.
Zhanjiang (湛江), Guangdong (广东) Province, deeply investigated the shortcomings and weaknesses in industrial development, and organized functional departments to "prescribe the right medicine" for rectification. Actively promote the establishment of a normalized cooperation and coordination mechanism with Hainan (海南) to strengthen industrial docking; focus on major projects to extend and expand the chain, improve the "chain leader + chain owner system" and industrial chain map, and implement a three-year action plan to improve the quality and efficiency of traditional industries... Zhanjiang is anchored to pillar industries such as green steel, green petrochemicals, green energy, green food, and the blue marine economy, and continues to extend, supplement, and strengthen the chain, and implements the correct view of performance into the practical work of "drawing a blueprint to the end."
Jingmen (荆门), Hubei (湖北) Province, widely listened to the opinions of party members, cadres, and the masses, and listed high-frequency demands and common problems as the focus of investigation, and examined the gaps and shortcomings in the view of performance. Among them, in response to the problems reflected by business entities such as "shortage of high-end talents" and "unclear preferential policies and enterprise handling procedures," Jingmen City launched a special action to "run the front line" to promote development.
Precise efforts to do practical things that benefit the people
Qinghai (青海) has made systematic deployments for key tasks such as accumulated letters and visits, difficulty in obtaining real estate certificates, arrears of wages for migrant workers, low coverage of rural roads for the convenience of the people, arbitrary charges in education, and non-standard management of rural collective "three assets," formulated action plans, and refined 83 specific measures to target efforts and accurately solve problems, striving to make the people's sense of gain more adequate in study and education.
Since the launch of the study and education, Jiujiang (九江), Jiangxi (江西) Province, has adhered to the people-centered development thought, relied on the "Red Dandelion" stations in urban areas, regularly organized symposiums for representatives of online car-hailing drivers, takeaway riders, and couriers, and social work, cyberspace, judicial, and administrative departments to work on-site to promote the solution of urgent and difficult problems such as "expensive insurance" for online car-hailing and "difficulty in entering doors" for takeaways.
Changdu (昌都), Tibet (西藏), focused on the problems of the masses in employment, education, medical care, elderly care, housing, etc., and implemented the "on-site immediate handling, departmental coordination handling, and party committee and government overall handling" three lists management. For policy consultation, conflict mediation, and other things around them, respond and handle them on the spot; for complex matters involving cross-fields, multiple links, and wide coverage, clarify the responsible unit and completion time limit; for overall matters such as major people's livelihood projects, the party committee and government coordinate forces and integrate resources to concentrate on tackling them.
Refining the configuration requirements of tactile paving, barrier-free elevators, and toilets in the design review stage, and incorporating barrier-free facilities into the mandatory inspection items for completion acceptance... Since the launch of the study and education, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture (巴音郭楞蒙古自治州), Xinjiang (新疆), has focused on promoting the construction of a barrier-free environment and creating a livable people's city.
Haimen District (海门区), Nantong (南通), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, actively responded to the aspirations of young people such as "few channels for self-improvement," upgraded the "Youth Night School," collected course intentions through multiple channels such as online questionnaires, grid visits, and youth symposiums, tailored characteristic courses such as sports and health, learning and improvement, and stress relief, and also opened theme salons, interest communities, and entrepreneurship sharing sessions to let young people find a sense of belonging and gain growth in the city.
(Reporters Meng Xiangfu (孟祥夫), Wu Qiuyu (吴秋余), Hao Yingcan (郝迎灿), Wang Yunna (王云娜), Fang Yuan (方圆), Gong Xiangjuan (龚相娟), Fan Haotian (范昊天), Ardag (阿尔达克), Xian Gan (鲜敢), Wang Xinyue (王欣悦), Wang Yinxin (王崟欣), Jiang Meng (江萌) of this newspaper)
Return to TopBeijing, April 28th (Reported by Qiu Chaoyi (邱超奕)) According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) on the 28th, in the first quarter of this year, 2.99 million new jobs were added in urban areas nationwide, maintaining overall stability in the employment situation.
Regarding employment policies, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部), together with relevant departments, issued the "Opinions on Coordinating the Urban and Rural Employment Policy System." Efforts have been intensified to implement policies benefiting enterprises and the people, with 3.1 billion yuan in unemployment insurance stabilization refunds, 500 million yuan in one-time job expansion subsidies, and 800 million yuan in skill improvement subsidies disbursed.
Regarding key groups, the Spring Breeze Action and Employment Assistance Season activities were carried out, with a cumulative total of 59,000 job fairs held and 36 million job postings released. The "Spring Warmth for Migrant Workers" service campaign was launched, transporting nearly 1 million migrant workers "point-to-point." The 100-day action of employment public services entering campuses was launched to promote earlier employment for more college graduates.
Regarding skills training, the "Skills Illuminate the Future" training action was implemented in depth, and policies and measures for large-scale vocational skills improvement training actions were studied and formulated to strengthen the supply of high-quality training resources in areas such as artificial intelligence, the low-altitude economy, new energy vehicles, and health and elderly care services. (Related reports on page 8)
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In April, in Kaihua County (开化县), Quzhou City (衢州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), at the source of the Qiantang River (钱塘江), clumps of Dendrobium officinale flourish on the cliffs.
"We are conducting unmanned aerial vehicle seeding experiments to improve the germination rate of Dendrobium officinale in the wild and reduce labor costs. We have developed products such as Dendrobium officinale granules, freeze-dried tablets, and pastries, with sales reaching 120 million yuan last year," said Lü Xinwang (吕新旺), general manager of Zhejiang Sengu Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (浙江森古生物科技有限公司). The company reinvests its operating income into local ecological protection and drives income growth for surrounding villagers, paying nearly 8 million yuan in labor costs last year.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must establish the concept that increasing greenery is increasing advantages and protecting forests is protecting wealth, allowing the people to increase their income through the development of the under-forest economy under the premise of protection." "Deepen the reform of the collective forest tenure system, develop forest foods and the under-forest economy, and continuously explore and cultivate 'forest granaries and treasuries'." The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposes: "Develop the under-forest economy and strengthen the forest and grass industry."
"Developing the under-forest economy is an effective way to consolidate the achievements of the collective forest tenure system reform and coordinate ecological protection and economic development," said the relevant person in charge of the Forestry and Grassland Reform and Development Department of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局). At the end of last year, the "Several Measures on Promoting the Development of the Under-Forest Economy" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures") were issued and implemented, using institutional innovation and practical exploration to cultivate new growth points for the green economy, marking a new stage in the systematic promotion of the development of the under-forest economy.
As of now, the national under-forest economy utilizes over 600 million mu of forest land, employs 34 million people, has 950,000 operating entities, and has an annual output value of over 1.3 trillion yuan.
Practical exploration is steadily advancing, and institutional, policy, and model innovation are continuously deepening. Various regions are intensifying efforts to promote the high-quality development of the under-forest economy, injecting new impetus into better leveraging the "four treasuries" function of forests.
Consolidate the ecological foundation and promote the sustainable development of the under-forest economy.
The Changbai Mountain (长白山) forest area is one of China's three major "gene banks of Chinese medicinal materials." Jilin Province (吉林省) advocates that various operating entities make full use of suitable forest land for ginseng cultivation, adopting ecological planting and simulated wild cultivation models to plant under-forest ginseng, with a total planting area of over 1 million mu and an annual output value of nearly 12.3 billion yuan last year.
"We improve forest quality through scientific forest management, while creating sufficient space and good conditions for under-forest ginseng cultivation," said Li Dongyou (李东友), deputy director of the Jilin Provincial Forestry and Grassland Bureau (吉林省林业和草原局). For example, for artificial larch commercial forests suitable for under-forest ginseng growth, scientific management and tending measures are used to maintain the canopy density within a reasonable range, which is conducive to the rapid growth of trees and promotes the formation of industrial development space that meets the needs of under-forest ginseng cultivation.
Innovate support models and cultivate operating entities for the under-forest economy.
Promote the "forestry standard land" model, efficiently allocate forest land and supporting facilities, and create a "move-in ready" entrepreneurial environment. In Shaowu City (邵武市), Nanping City (南平市), Fujian Province (福建省), the Erdu State-owned Forest Farm (二都国有林场) is creating "Wuyi Under-Forest Standard Land" (武夷林下标准地), equipped with water, electricity, roads, and management houses, and is currently attracting investment. "Social capital enters through leasing, equity participation, cooperative operation, and other forms. The local government will provide full-cycle services to ensure that projects are introduced, settled, and developed well," said Yang Kaixing (杨开兴), a professor-level senior engineer at the Shaowu City Forestry Bureau (邵武市林业局).
Comprehensively use financial instruments such as loans, insurance, funds, and bonds to innovate financial support models for the development of the under-forest economy. Yao'an County (姚安县), Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture (楚雄彝族自治州), Yunnan Province (云南省), has vast under-forest space and a good foundation for the flower industry. The Rural Credit Cooperative of Yunnan Province (云南省农村信用社) has launched credit products such as "Forest Flower Loan" locally to solve the problem of capital shortage for farmers planting flowers under the forest; it has also innovatively launched insurance products such as "Forest Flower Insurance" to reduce the risks brought by market fluctuations and natural disasters.
Strengthen supporting services and consolidate the support for the development of the under-forest economy.
A "Technical Training on Planting Eucommia ulmoides under Olive Groves" in Huangling Village (黄岭村), Dongsheng Town (东升镇), Yingshan County (营山县), Sichuan Province (四川省), attracted hundreds of operating entities to participate. "We organize professional personnel to provide technical training guidance, policy consultation, and industrial planning services in flexible and diverse models to make it easy for forest farmers to learn and get started," said the relevant person in charge of the Yingshan County Forestry Bureau (营山县林业局).
Support leading enterprises to grow bigger and stronger. Relevant departments in Anshun City (安顺市), Guizhou Province (贵州省), guide the creation of interest linkage mechanisms such as "leading enterprises + bases + farmers" to help leading enterprises open up the entire chain of planting, breeding, processing, and marketing, and promote the integrated development of the three industries. Jinji Farm Ecological Agriculture Development Co., Ltd. (金鸡农庄生态农业发展有限公司) extends the under-forest economic industry chain, creating various business formats such as leisure tourism, agricultural and special product breeding, processing and exhibition, and public training bases. Last year, it received over 180,000 tourists, driving the development of 51 farmhouses in the surrounding area, and the added consumption of agricultural and special products increased to 38.5% of the total output value.
The key to policy implementation lies in transforming top-level design into concrete practice and ultimately producing practical results. The relevant person in charge of the Forestry and Grassland Reform and Development Department of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局) stated that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, they will guide local forestry and grassland authorities to earnestly implement the "Measures," formulate relevant technical standards in light of actual conditions, do a good job in supervision and management, promote the high-quality development of the under-forest economy, and better make "green mountains and clear waters" a "happy backer" for the people.
Return to TopOn April 28th, in Qinzhou (钦州), Guangxi (广西), the Zicai Bridge (子材大桥), a key cross-river passage of the Pinglu Canal (平陆运河), was officially opened to traffic, marking the completion of all 27 cross-canal bridges of the Pinglu Canal (平陆运河), and laying a solid foundation for the full navigation of the canal. The Pinglu Canal (平陆运河) is a backbone project of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in western China, a landmark project to accelerate the construction of a strong transportation country, and also the first canal connecting rivers to the sea since the founding of the People's Republic of China, scheduled to be fully opened to navigation in September this year.
The picture shows the Zicai Bridge (子材大桥) of the Pinglu Canal (平陆运河).
By Pang Geping (庞革平), Zhang Yunhe (张云河), and Liang Sheng (梁生) (People's Vision)
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China Will Comprehensively Implement Zero-Tariff Measures on 53 African Countries with Which It Has Diplomatic Relations
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Xinhua News Agency, Hangzhou, April 28th. A training class on promoting the standardized construction of comprehensive governance centers was held in Shaoxing (绍兴), Zhejiang (浙江) Province. Chen Wenqing (陈文清), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission (中央政法委), attended the opening ceremony on the 27th and delivered a speech. He emphasized the need to thoroughly implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) guiding ideology of people-centered development, establish and practice a correct view of political achievements, adhere to and develop the "Fengqiao Experience" (枫桥经验) in the new era, comprehensively deepen the standardized construction of comprehensive governance centers, and build comprehensive governance centers into important basic platforms for absorbing conflicts and disputes and promoting substantive resolution in accordance with the law, to ensure that every demand of the people is handled and handled in accordance with the law.
He pointed out that the construction of comprehensive governance centers, personally decided and deployed by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), scientifically answered the contemporary question of correctly handling internal conflicts among the people under the new situation, and laid a solid foundation for building a higher level of safe China. In 2026, efforts should be made to deepen the work and achieve the standardized construction of county and township-level comprehensive governance centers. It is necessary to further leverage the role of guaranteeing coordination, implement the responsibilities of overall coordination, supervision, and implementation; further clarify the positioning of powers and responsibilities, ensure that the comprehensive governance center is responsible for procedural advancement, and the stationed departments are responsible for substantive resolution; further improve the work process, master the total number of acceptances, the progress of handling, and the results of processing, and promote it in accordance with the rule-of-law "roadmap" to achieve closed-loop management; further extend to the grassroots level, accelerate the standardized construction of township (street) comprehensive governance centers, and extend the tentacles of comprehensive governance work to villages (communities); further strengthen internal management, establish a scientific system of cadre management, assessment, and evaluation; and further strengthen technological empowerment, promote one case one code, and promote data connectivity. By leveraging overall synergy, we can truly safeguard and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the people in accordance with the law.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨 义 周 欢
On April 28th, the "15th Five-Year Plan" Jiangxi Special Press Conference was held in Nanchang. Ye Jianchun (叶建春), Deputy Secretary of the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Jiangxi Province, stated that Jiangxi must unswervingly advance in the direction guided by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), emancipate the mind, forge ahead, leverage strengths and make up for weaknesses, consolidate the foundation and promote innovation, and strive to take the lead in accelerating the high-quality development of old revolutionary areas, strive to be the first in promoting the rise of the central region, and be good at making achievements in promoting the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and strive to write a new chapter of Chinese-style modernization in Jiangxi (江西) at a new and higher starting point.
Strengthen industrial ecological support and accelerate the cultivation of application scenarios in key areas.
Jiangxi (江西) has a complete range of industrial categories and a good foundation, with 38 of the 41 major industrial categories. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Jiangxi (江西) cultivated and formed two trillion-yuan-level industries, namely electronic information and non-ferrous metals, as well as 12 hundred-billion-yuan-level industries, realizing the leap from a traditional agricultural province to an emerging industrial province.
"Jiangxi (江西) is focusing on building a strong manufacturing province and a strong quality province, accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone, and striving to create three trillion-yuan-level industries, namely electronic information, non-ferrous metals, and equipment manufacturing, by the end of the '15th Five-Year Plan', and form more five-hundred-billion-yuan-level and hundred-billion-yuan-level industries, so as to provide solid support for accelerating Jiangxi's (江西) high-quality development and modernization construction with the prosperity, excellence, and strength of the industry," said Ye Jianchun (叶建春).
Transform and upgrade to promote the renewal and upgrading of traditional manufacturing. In recent years, Jiangxi (江西) has vigorously supported the digital transformation of manufacturing, guiding enterprises to "go to the cloud," equipment to "add cores," and production to "change lines," and has implemented transformations for more than 15,000 enterprises. Jiangxi (江西) will continue to promote digital transformation and artificial intelligence empowerment to promote the revitalization of traditional manufacturing industries such as non-ferrous metals, petrochemicals, and steel.
Promote the strengthening of emerging industries and the clustering of chains. In recent years, strategic emerging industries such as lithium batteries, advanced photovoltaic modules, and high-end equipment manufacturing have flourished in Jiangxi (江西). Jiangxi (江西) will implement the industrial cluster upgrading plan in depth, and consolidate and enhance characteristic and advantageous industries with "one industry, one policy."
Accurate layout to promote future industries to find the right track and seize the opportunity. Jiangxi (江西) will focus on subdivided tracks with a certain industrial base and comparative advantages, such as metal new materials, brain-computer interfaces, embodied intelligence, and humanoid robots, and accelerate the formation of new economic growth points. Vigorously cultivate leading enterprises, integrate technology resources, and create application scenarios to promote the landing and gathering of key links such as key subdivided tracks and even complete machine research and development, system integration, and final assembly manufacturing to form a complete humanoid robot industry chain.
Strengthen industrial ecological support. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Jiangxi (江西) will focus on building a full-chain industrial innovation support system, accelerate the cultivation of application scenarios in key areas, and allow various business entities to have tracks for development and returns for investment.
Strive to build a highland for reform and opening up in the inland region.
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Jiangxi (江西) gave full play to its location advantages, and its foreign trade expanded to 228 countries and regions.
Striving for the "15th Five-Year Plan," Jiangxi (江西) actively integrates into the construction of a unified national market, fully stimulates the vitality of various business entities, accelerates the improvement of the market-oriented allocation system and mechanism of factors, and promotes a more orderly and effective market with a more proactive and measured government. Taking the construction of the Jiangxi (江西) Inland Open Economic Pilot Zone as a starting point, deeply connect and integrate into major national strategies, and create a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized.
Strengthen channels. To the east and south, efficiently connect the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road; to the north and west, focus on fully connecting the Silk Road Economic Belt, and actively integrate into the construction of the New Western Land-Sea Corridor; upwards, focus on deeply integrating into the Air Silk Road, focusing on Southeast Asia, East Asia, and other places, strengthen the hub role of Changbei International Airport (昌北国际机场), and optimize and expand international passenger and cargo routes.
Strengthen the platform. In the next 5 years, Jiangxi (江西) will improve the hub functions of the four major open portals of Nanchang (南昌), Jiujiang (九江), Ganzhou (赣州), and Shangrao (上饶), promote the coordinated efforts of platforms such as open ports, development zones, comprehensive bonded zones, and cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zones, and build a systematic development model such as "port + bonded zone + characteristic industry."
Strengthen cooperation. In terms of foreign trade, continue to expand the scale of foreign trade, optimize the structure of foreign trade, continuously expand intermediate goods trade and green trade, and vigorously develop digital trade and service trade. In terms of foreign investment, further improve the overseas comprehensive service system, guide the rational and orderly cross-border layout of industrial chains and supply chains, and encourage enterprises to build production bases, R&D centers, and marketing networks in countries jointly building the "Belt and Road."
Strengthen the system. Replicate and promote the advanced experience of free trade pilot zones in accordance with local conditions, and accelerate the formation of a full-chain open path of "experience replication - rule connection - characteristic innovation." Connect with international rules, build and improve the international investment and trade single window, and promote the liberalization and facilitation of investment and trade; fully implement the pre-establishment national treatment plus negative list management system for foreign investment, implement the "both access and operation" for foreign investment, and accelerate the construction of a system and mechanism that is adapted to Jiangxi's (江西) development and in line with international rules.
Build a "Jiangxi Sample" of Beautiful China to a Higher Standard
Green is the most distinctive background color of Jiangxi (江西). During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Jiangxi (江西) will continue to take care of it with heart, effectively protect this greatest wealth, give full play to the greatest advantage, create the greatest brand, promote the construction of the National Ecological Civilization Pilot Zone in depth, actively and steadily promote carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, accelerate the realization of the value of ecological products, and transform ecological advantages into development advantages.
In the next 5 years, Jiangxi (江西) will focus on accelerating the establishment of a new mechanism for the comprehensive transformation of "energy consumption dual control" to "carbon emission dual control," and steadily implement the local carbon assessment, industry carbon control, and enterprise carbon management systems. Deepen the construction of carbon peaking pilot cities and parks, and support qualified regions to build zero-carbon factories and zero-carbon parks. Accelerate the construction of a new energy system, and strive to ensure that by 2030, the annual increase in electricity consumption of the whole society will be mainly covered by clean energy, and achieve the peak of coal and oil consumption.
Adhering to the bottom line of ecological and environmental protection, Jiangxi (江西) will continue to deepen the "Blue Sky, Clear Water, Pure Land" improvement campaign, promote the construction of beautiful cities, beautiful villages, and beautiful rivers and lakes with greater efforts, coordinate the integrated protection of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands, consolidate the ecological security barrier in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, make Jiangxi (江西) have bluer skies, greener mountains, clearer waters, and a more beautiful ecology, so that the "smile" of the finless porpoise is always there, and the "songs" of migratory birds are everlasting.
Promote the green transformation of production and lifestyle, Jiangxi (江西) will continue to strictly control "two high and one low" projects, increase the research and promotion of green and low-carbon technologies, conduct regular accounting and application of the results of the gross ecosystem product in depth, and accelerate the green and low-carbon transformation of key areas such as industry, urban and rural construction, transportation, and energy. Improve the green consumption incentive mechanism, guide the public to save water and electricity, improve garbage classification and resource utilization, promote the "Clean Plate Campaign" (光盘行动), and make a green and low-carbon lifestyle become a social norm 蔚然成风 (wèi rán chéng fēng - "become a beautiful custom," to become a common practice).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘 泉 庞革平
On April 28th, the "15th Five-Year Plan" Guangxi Special Press Conference was held in Nanning (南宁). Wei Tao (韦韬), Deputy Secretary of the CPC Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Committee and Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, stated that to thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and requirements for Guangxi's work, Guangxi adheres to "emancipating the mind, innovating and seeking change, striving for strength at sea, and developing through openness," based on its actual conditions, serving national strategies, leveraging comparative advantages, seizing opportunities, prioritizing practical work, and striving to write a Guangxi chapter of Chinese-style modernization.
Highlighting the Primary Task of High-Quality Development
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Guangxi's economic strength achieved a new leap, with an average annual growth of 4.8% in regional GDP, totaling nearly 3 trillion yuan. The industrial capacity reached a new level. As an important national "sugar bowl, fruit plate, vegetable basket, meat counter, and tea mug," and the "hometown of non-ferrous metals," Guangxi has built 10 industrial clusters each with an output value of 100 billion yuan, and 6 distinctive agricultural industrial clusters each with an output value of 100 billion yuan. The output value of the core artificial intelligence industry in the industrial sector exceeded 89 billion yuan, and the output of important products such as loaders, refined sugar, internal combustion engines, and new energy vehicles ranked among the top in the country.
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, Guangxi will highlight the primary task of high-quality development, not only focusing on the total economic volume, but also paying more attention to the gold content, innovation content, and green content of development," said Wei Tao (韦韬).
Adhering to transformation and upgrading, and artificial intelligence empowerment, developing new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions. Guangxi adheres to the development path of "Guangdong (广州), Shanghai (上海) and Beijing (北京) R&D + Guangxi integration + ASEAN application," builds the China-ASEAN National Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center to a high standard, and promotes artificial intelligence to empower all industries. Focusing on building ten modern pillar industries in manufacturing, such as non-ferrous metals and key metal materials, and advanced steel materials, promoting the deep integration of modern service industries and advanced manufacturing, and accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system that reflects Guangxi's characteristics and advantages.
Developing county economies with distinctive characteristics, and accelerating new urbanization and comprehensive rural revitalization. Developing modern characteristic agriculture with industrial thinking, promoting "extending the primary industry backward, connecting the secondary industry at both ends, and moving the tertiary industry to the high end," and cultivating and promoting the "Gui-branded" agricultural brands.
Adhering to ecological priority and green development. Continuing to promote pollution prevention and control and ecological system protection and restoration, vigorously developing forestry economy, cultural tourism and health care, and other green industries, so that more people can steadily hold the "ecological bowl" and eat "green meals" at their doorsteps.
Highlighting the Strategic Task of Building a New Development Pattern
Guangxi is the only province in China that is connected to ASEAN by land and sea, with coastal, riverside, and border locations, and unique geographical advantages. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Guangxi's total foreign trade import and export volume exceeded 800 billion yuan, and ASEAN has maintained its position as Guangxi's largest trading partner for 26 consecutive years. The container throughput of Beibu Gulf Port (北部湾港) historically exceeded 10 million TEUs. High-speed rail has been fully realized in all cities and expressways in all counties. The Pinglu Canal (平陆运河) is scheduled to be completed and opened to navigation in September this year. This is the first canal connecting rivers and seas since the founding of the People's Republic of China, which will realize direct river-sea access for 5,000-ton ships.
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, Guangxi will highlight the strategic task of building a new development pattern and accelerate the transformation of its geographical advantages into development advantages," said Wei Tao (韦韬).
Leveraging advantages, linking rivers and seas, and continuously expanding domestic and foreign opening up. Vigorously developing the marine economy, jointly building the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor at a high level, expanding opening up and cooperation focusing on ASEAN, and actively serving the construction of a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
Optimizing the economic development pattern of striving for strength at sea. Adhering to the development path of "one axis traction, two wings linkage, land-sea coordination, and all-round orientation to the sea," making good use of "sea" resources, doing a good job in "port" development, accumulating "integration" momentum, and accelerating the creation of a new growth pole for coastal development. Prioritizing the development of the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone (北部湾经济区), strengthening the integrated planning and construction of Beihai (北海), Qinzhou (钦州), Fangchenggang (防城港), and Yulin (玉林), planning and constructing the Pinglu Canal Economic Belt (平陆运河经济带) at a high level, planning and constructing a "port + park + new city" complex, and promoting the deep integration of river, port, industry, and city. Vigorously developing modern green chemicals, marine equipment manufacturing, new metal materials, and other port-adjacent industries suitable for water transport, cultivating new growth points such as marine new energy, marine drugs and biological products, and marine tourism, and creating a number of industrial clusters oriented to the sea with an output value of 100 billion yuan.
Deepening all-round cooperation with ASEAN countries. As the frontier and window for opening up and cooperation with ASEAN, Guangxi will continue to accelerate infrastructure "hard connectivity," promote the construction of cross-border standard-gauge railways, smart ports, and aviation hubs, and build an integrated international channel for land, sea, and air; deepen economic and trade rule "soft connectivity," strengthen the alignment of rules with ASEAN in trade, logistics, digital, industrial, and other fields; promote people-to-people exchanges and "heart connectivity," implement the "Hundred-Thousand-Ten Thousand" artificial intelligence talent training program for ASEAN, run the "China-ASEAN Modern Craftsman College" well, and innovatively implement the China-ASEAN Young Leaders Growth Program.
Highlighting the Fundamental Orientation of People-Centeredness
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Guangxi's expenditure on people's livelihood accounted for about 80% of fiscal expenditure, the achievements in poverty alleviation and consolidation were expanded, and the quality of the ecological environment continued to rank among the top in the country. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Guangxi will focus on improving the population service system covering the entire population and the entire life cycle, accelerate the efforts to make up for the shortcomings in public services such as education, medical care, childcare, and elderly care, and implement the "Warm Heart Civil Affairs" three-year action plan in depth.
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, Guangxi will adhere to the principle of putting people's livelihood first and ensuring the bottom line, and continuously consolidate the good situation of ethnic unity, social stability, and border tranquility," said Wei Tao (韦韬).
Solidly promoting the construction of a demonstration zone for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation. Guangxi has all 56 ethnic groups, and more than 1.6 million families are composed of two or more ethnic groups. All ethnic groups have long-term exchanges, interactions, and integration, forming a fine tradition of "sharing the same sky, cultivating the same field, drinking the same river, and building the same home." Guangxi always regards ethnic unity as the lifeline and happiness line for writing the Guangxi chapter of Chinese-style modernization, promotes the construction of the demonstration zone in a tangible, perceptible, and effective manner, and jointly builds and shares the common spiritual home of the Chinese nation, the common prosperous and happy home, the harmonious home of mutual assistance, the livable, healthy, and long-lived beautiful home, and the stable and peaceful home on the border, the "five homes."
Enhancing cultural identity, deeply implementing the inheritance and development project of outstanding traditional Chinese culture, vigorously disseminating and promoting the Chinese cultural symbols and images shared by all ethnic groups, continuously creating distinctive cultural brands such as "Guangxi March 3rd" ("广西三月三") and "Liu Sanjie" (刘三姐), and inheriting and protecting ethnic cultural treasures such as bronze drums, Zhuang brocade, and Huashan rock paintings. Accelerating the construction of an embedded social structure and community environment to promote the co-residence, co-learning, co-construction, co-sharing, co-working, and co-enjoyment of people of all ethnic groups. Adhering to high-quality development as the "master key" to solving problems in ethnic areas, solidly promoting border revitalization and enriching the people, and stabilizing the border, so that the lives of people of all ethnic groups become more and more prosperous.
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The "Opinions on Promoting the Expansion and Quality Improvement of the Service Industry" (《关于推进服务业扩能提质的意见》) (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions") was recently issued. On the afternoon of April 28, the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办公室) held a State Council policy briefing, where Shen Zhulin (沈竹林), Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), and others introduced the relevant situation.
Deploying 10 Key Areas for Service Industry Development
"The 'Opinions' clarifies the main goals of service industry development. Overall, it considers both reasonable quantitative growth and, more importantly, effective qualitative improvement," said Shen Zhulin (沈竹林). The quantitative goal is to reach a total service industry scale of 100 trillion yuan by 2030, and the qualitative goal is to basically form a development pattern with higher quality, better structure, better quality, and greater vitality, and cultivate more "China Service" brands.
Ten key areas for service industry development have been deployed. In terms of producer services, we will strengthen weaknesses in the entire chain of enterprise production and operation activities, focusing on 17 key links in 6 areas, including technology services, modern logistics, information software services, supply chain finance, energy conservation and environmental protection, and business services. In terms of consumer services, we will focus on the needs of the public, improve the development level of key areas, focus on 4 key areas, including resident services, elderly care and childcare services, health services, and cultural tourism and sports services, and promote more inclusive and high-quality basic needs services in 9 sub-sectors.
The "Opinions" clarifies the development path for improving the digital, standardized, integrated, and international level of the service industry. Digitalization is to reshape service forms with digital technology, improve service efficiency, realize coordinated innovation of data, algorithms, and scenarios, and promote the transformation of traditional service industries to smart service industries. Standardization aims to lead quality improvement and drive supply upgrades with standards, making the service process more transparent and reliable. The purpose of integration is to improve the integrated development level of modern service industries with advanced manufacturing and modern agriculture, and continuously extend service boundaries and create industrial value. Internationalization is to promote cooperation through opening up, promote development through cooperation, and shape new international competitive advantages in a wider range, wider fields, and deeper levels.
Shen Zhulin (沈竹林) introduced that expansion is to continuously expand service supply, cultivate new growth points in the service industry and new space for service trade, and make the "cake" bigger in response to the existing supply and demand gap in the service industry. Improving quality is to improve quality standards, improve the level of specialization, enhance brand competitiveness, accelerate the move towards the higher end of the industrial chain value chain, and make the "cake" better.
"We will use reform methods to remove institutional barriers, use technology to empower new growth points, use more pragmatic measures to promote opening up, and take out 'real money' to support the expansion and quality improvement of the service industry," said Shen Zhulin (沈竹林).
Promoting the Extension of Producer Services to Specialization and the High End of the Value Chain
The expansion and quality improvement in producer services is to support higher-end "Made in China" with more powerful "China Services."
"Like industrial design, we usually call it the 'second core technology.' At present, the scale of specialized industrial design enterprises is relatively small, and their competitiveness is not strong enough. The supporting role for the overall manufacturing industry to move towards the medium and high end is not prominent enough," said Shen Zhulin (沈竹林). We will vigorously cultivate leading industrial design enterprises and build a number of high-level industrial design platforms with Chinese characteristics and international standards.
The software and information technology service industry is an important part of the producer service industry. In 2025, the overall industry revenue reached 15.48 trillion yuan, which is 6.2 times that of 2012, with an average annual compound growth rate of 15.1%.
Ke Jixin (柯吉欣), Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), introduced that in recent years, industrial software has formed a product system covering key industries, and new-generation information technologies such as cloud computing and big data have strongly supported the digital transformation and upgrading of related industries such as finance, government affairs, education, and medical care. At present, new business forms and models such as model-as-a-service and intelligent body-as-a-service are constantly emerging. As of the end of March, the average daily call volume of word elements exceeded 140 trillion, an increase of more than 1,000 times compared with the same period in 2024.
"The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) will promote the extension of producer services to specialization and the high end of the value chain, especially in the field of artificial intelligence empowering information service industries, carry out a special action of 'Artificial Intelligence + Software,' and accelerate the research and application of intelligent programming," said Ke Jixin (柯吉欣). We will improve the service system for the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry and cultivate high-quality digital transformation service providers by category and level. We will implement the industrial Internet innovation and development project in depth, promote the layout of computing power and edge computing construction in an orderly manner, and improve the intelligent computing cloud service system. We will implement the industrial data foundation project and build a number of high-quality data sets in the industrial field.
The "Opinions" proposes to lay out and build an integrated and efficient quality infrastructure. "Building an integrated and efficient quality infrastructure is an important measure to improve the quality of the service industry," said Deng Zhiyong (邓志勇), Deputy Director of the State Administration for Market Regulation (国家市场监督管理总局) and Director of the National Standardization Management Committee (国家标准化管理委员会). As of now, more than 3,000 "one-stop" service stations for quality infrastructure have been built, and pilot projects for integrated quality infrastructure services have been carried out in 14 places. Next, we will continue to optimize the national quality infrastructure management, continuously improve the capacity of quality infrastructure, and accelerate the integrated construction of quality infrastructure.
Supporting a Better Life for the People with Higher-Quality Livelihood Services
The expansion and quality improvement of consumer services is to promote a better life for the people with higher-quality livelihood services. "The construction of urban parking facilities directly affects the operating efficiency of the city and is also related to everyone's quality of life. Next, we will guide local governments to promote the construction of urban parking facilities by category, make good use of existing resources for old residential areas, and explore some idle and marginal land resources to support the construction or renovation of parking facilities to help solve the problem of parking difficulties," said Shen Zhulin (沈竹林).
At present, the consumption of Chinese residents is shifting from commodity consumption to the pursuit of more personalized, diversified, and high-quality service consumption. "We will focus on three aspects: enriching the supply of high-quality services, innovating diversified consumption scenarios, and creating service consumption hotspots to promote the expansion of service consumption," said Zhang Li (张力), Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Commerce (商务部). We will implement the action to improve the quality and benefit the people through service consumption, focus on high-frequency and rigid-demand areas such as elderly care and housekeeping, childcare and nurseries, and community catering, accelerate the completion of inclusive shortcomings, and improve the level of convenience; accelerate the cultivation of carriers such as first-release platforms and service consumption agglomeration areas, and promote the deepening application of technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality in the fields of cultural entertainment, tourism, sports, and health; and launch the 2026 "Chinese Food Festival" event, focusing on launching more than 140 catering promotion activities.
The people's demand for culture and tourism is also very strong. Gao Zheng (高政), Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部), introduced that we will expand the supply of high-quality cultural and tourism products, encourage local governments to refine and optimize characteristic brands such as "traveling with performances," "traveling with sports events," and "traveling with movies and TV shows"; innovate diversified cultural and tourism consumption scenarios, and cultivate new consumption models for different groups such as silver-haired people, parent-child groups, and inbound tourists; strengthen the governance of the cultural and tourism market, and continue to carry out special rectification actions targeting prominent problems such as unreasonable low-price tours, forced shopping, illegal online solicitation, and bundled sales of shuttle buses that consumers have reported more frequently.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 马睿姗
The spring returns to the loess land, and the fertile fields are covered with new green. In Xiguzhuang Village (西谷庄村), Pingcheng District (平城区), Datong City (大同市), Shanxi Province (山西省), a series of film mulching planters equipped with the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (北斗导航定位系统) shuttle through the fields, completing processes such as film laying, sowing, drip irrigation tape laying, and precise fertilization in one go.
Using the film mulching planter, the planting density of corn fields of farmer Li Zhaoshu (李肇叔) has been increased to 6,300 plants per mu, and the operation deviation is controlled at the centimeter level, increasing the yield by more than 200 jin per mu.
"In the past, I was afraid of drought and water shortage every spring. Now that drip irrigation under the film is laid in the field, water and fertilizer are precisely delivered to the roots, the seedlings are strong, and the harvest is stable!" Li Zhaoshu said with a smile.
Datong is located in the northern part of the Loess Plateau, with sparse rainfall in spring. 38.5% of the cultivated land in Xiguzhuang Village is dry slope land, which does not retain fertilizer or water.
Drip irrigation technology under film is an integrated model of efficient water-saving technology. Datong City has been promoting this technology comprehensively since 2021, and has synchronously equipped and improved hardware facilities such as underground water networks and water pumps on the basis of high-standard farmland construction.
Ji Ziping (吉子平), the person in charge of Yuze Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. (雨泽农业科技有限公司), was managing more than 4,300 mu of land in three villages including Xiguzhuang at that time. With a try-and-see attitude, he started a small-scale trial planting. The main pipe was pre-buried, with water outlet joints left every 60 meters, and drip irrigation tapes were laid row by row on the ridges, with one capillary corresponding to every two rows of corn.
When promoting it village by village, some villagers shook their heads directly: "Can this thin pipe irrigate the entire field thoroughly?"
Ji Ziping lightly clicked the switch on his mobile phone, and the water source from the pumping station was transported to the field branch pipes along the 90 mm diameter main pipe, and then precisely infiltrated the corn roots through the capillary drippers. After two consecutive years of trial planting, in the autumn harvest of 2023, the corn yield per mu in the pilot field reached 800 kilograms.
After hearing about it, many villagers wanted to try it. Ji Ziping did not rush to recommend the equipment, but every time there was an observation meeting for large planters, he would carefully calculate 5 accounts for everyone -
Water saving account. In the past, with flood irrigation, 3 people worked hard for a day, irrigating at most 8 mu of land. Now, using a mobile phone to control the water valve, the drip irrigation tape is aimed at the roots of the crops, the single water consumption per mu is only 10 to 15 tons, and the daily irrigation area can reach more than 50 mu, with a water saving rate of 60%.
Fertilizer saving account. Drip irrigation under film adopts water and fertilizer integration technology, and liquid urea is applied simultaneously with precise drip irrigation. Under the same yield, the amount of chemical fertilizer used is reduced by 30%.
Pesticide saving account. Flood irrigation easily leads to water accumulation between the ridges and breeds pests. Now with Beidou, selecting dense planting varieties, scientifically expanding row spacing and shortening plant spacing, the light and ventilation conditions in the field are significantly improved, there is no water accumulation between the ridges, and there are fewer weeds, and the amount of pesticides used is reduced by more than 30%.
Labor saving account. Intelligent management and control of irrigation and fertilization saves more than 80% of labor.
Income account. Using drip irrigation technology under film, each mu only needs to add about 150 yuan of drip irrigation equipment investment, of which the government gives a subsidy of 100 yuan per mu, while water, fertilizer, labor and other costs can save more than 200 yuan per mu, plus the increase in grain production per mu, the cumulative increase in income per mu exceeds 370 yuan.
After calculating the 5 accounts, the planters' concerns were immediately dispelled, and they actively joined in. In 2025, the average yield of corn per mu in the pilot field of Xiguzhuang Village reached 2,563 jin, an increase of 3.3% compared with 2024.
New technologies are still being optimized and improved.
The spring plowing is in full swing. Ji Ziping stood in the field, guiding the agricultural machinery repairmen to debug the sensitivity of the missing seeding monitoring system, while staring at the workers "replacing" the drip irrigation tape. Last year, Xiguzhuang Village used large-flow drip irrigation tapes, and over time, the soil easily became hardened. At the beginning of this year, Ji Ziping decided to replace all of them with drip irrigation tapes with a water output of 2 liters per hour.
Seeing that the harvest is getting better and better, Ji Ziping is full of energy and plans to expand the planting area by another 1,000 mu this year, setting a goal of reaching a corn yield of 1,300 kilograms per mu.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 戴楷然 黄炜鑫 郑 翔
In northern Tanzania, between the famous Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara National Park, lies a vast, boundless plateau volcanic area. This is the Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark (恩戈罗恩戈罗—伦盖地质公园), Tanzania's first UNESCO Global Geopark.
A few years ago, the geopark's operation and management faced challenges, and it once faced a "delisting" crisis by UNESCO. In this difficult time, China extended a helping hand. In October 2025, the China-aided Tanzania Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark project was handed over and put into use. The project significantly improved the geopark's protection and management level, helped it successfully obtain UNESCO "Green Card" certification, and strongly promoted Tanzania's geological research and tourism development, becoming a testament to the friendship between China and Tanzania that transcends mountains and seas.
Reborn——
Resolving the "Delisting" Risk Through "Re-evaluation"
The Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark (恩戈罗恩戈罗—伦盖地质公园) is the only geopark in sub-Saharan Africa and the second UNESCO Global Geopark on the African continent. The geopark is world-renowned for its unique geological features, ecological landscapes, and precious archaeological remains. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1979 and became Tanzania's first dual natural and cultural heritage site in 2010, attracting many tourists from all over the world every year.
However, due to poor supporting infrastructure, insufficient display of scenic information, and a lack of funds leading to a low degree of development of archaeological resources, UNESCO issued a "yellow card" warning to the park in 2022. According to relevant regulations, if the evaluation result in 2024 is still a "yellow card," the park will face the risk of "delisting."
In June 2023, the China-aided Tanzania Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark project (中国援坦桑尼亚恩戈罗恩戈罗—伦盖地质公园项目) was officially launched. "From the start of the project to the UNESCO 're-evaluation,' there was only a window of about one and a half years. The time was tight, and the task was heavy, which placed strict demands on the implementation of the project," project manager Zhong Anbing (钟安兵) told reporters. The Tianjin Geological Survey Center (天津地质调查中心) of the China Geological Survey (中国地质调查局) systematically investigated various landscape resources within the geopark, prepared an overall plan, reasonably delineated 4 sightseeing routes, and designed the internal exhibition plan for the museum. The China Railway 25th Bureau Group (中铁二十五局) was responsible for installing 160 guide signs, safety warning signs, and 120 interpretation signs, completing the main structure of the museum and the construction of the internal display system, and building the Laetoli (莱托利) hominin footprints protection facilities, science trails, and 3 viewing platforms.
"This is the first time that China has implemented a foreign aid project of this type of geopark, and we are also 摸着石头过河 (mō zhe shí tou guò hé - "feeling for stones to cross the river," to proceed with caution, learning from experience as one goes)." Ren Junping (任军平), director of the Southern Africa Geological Survey Cooperation Center (南部非洲地质调查合作中心) of the Tianjin Geological Survey Center (天津地质调查中心), said that relying on China's experience in geopark construction and operation, the Chinese team cooperated closely and overcame challenges such as a shortage of materials and difficulties in equipment allocation to ensure the steady progress of the project.
In December 2024, at the second meeting of the ninth UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, the Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark (恩戈罗恩戈罗—伦盖地质公园) successfully passed the UNESCO "re-evaluation" and was awarded the "Green Card." "This not only helped the Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark (恩戈罗恩戈罗—伦盖地质公园) 'reborn,' but also affirmed China's geological survey capabilities and infrastructure construction capabilities," said Zhong Anbing (钟安兵).
Tanzania's "Daily News" reported that with China's help, the Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark (恩戈罗恩戈罗—伦盖地质公园) passed the "re-evaluation," which is of great significance to Tanzania's tourism and heritage protection. After renovation and development, the geopark's tourism service facilities are more complete, and the functions of science education and geological investigation are constantly enhanced, which not only promotes tourism development and benefits local communities, but also enhances Tanzania's international reputation in the fields of heritage protection and scientific research and education.
Innovative Popular Science——
Becoming an Important Window for Displaying Tanzanian Culture
Today, the first stop for tourists is the landmark building - the Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark Museum (恩戈罗恩戈罗—伦盖地质公园博物馆) (see photo, Xu Jiangbo (徐江博) photo). The museum covers an area of 4,500 square meters and a building area of 1,200 square meters. The exterior design is inspired by Tanzanian thatched houses. The atrium and cloister of the building draw on the circular structure of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven (天坛祈年殿) in Beijing (北京) and the Fujian Tulou (福建土楼), and the exterior is decorated with traditional African tribal patterns, cleverly integrating Chinese and African cultural elements.
Walking into the museum, hand-painted paintings containing elements such as the Ngorongoro Crater (恩戈罗恩戈罗火山口), Mount Lengai (伦盖火山), and wild animals come into view, which are in line with the museum's theme of "Extraordinary Volcanoes, Human Origins." On a sand table on one side, the Ngorongoro Crater (恩戈罗恩戈罗火山口), Mount Lengai (伦盖火山), and Olduvai Gorge (奥杜威峡谷) geological heritage sites are arranged in order, and the 4 sightseeing routes designed by the project team are very clear.
Inside the museum, the 4 exhibition halls of geology, ecology, humanities, and development systematically display the park's geological evolution, ecological landscape, and human development, and introduce a series of innovative popular science methods. In the geology exhibition hall, a video that visually shows the formation process of the Ngorongoro Crater (恩戈罗恩戈罗火山口) in an animated simulation attracts tourists to stop and watch. In the ecology exhibition hall, a machine that can "race" with wild animals such as lions and cheetahs attracts children to compete to experience it. On the other side, the game of "guess the animal by listening to the sound" is also very popular... "The digital display and interactive experience equipment in the museum bring a novel experience to tourists, and also allow everyone to immerse themselves in the geological changes and ecological evolution of the geopark," said Ren Junping (任军平).
"In the past, there was no special museum in the geopark. Now the museum has become a major highlight, which can help tourists more vividly understand the activities of ancient humans millions of years ago and the impact of geological changes on the local ecosystem. With the continuous improvement of facilities, more and more tourists come to the geopark," guide Peter Francis (皮特·弗朗西斯) told reporters.
At the entrance of the museum, several rows of neatly arranged photovoltaic panels attracted the attention of reporters. Xu Jiangbo (徐江博), leader of the technical team of the geopark project, said: "During the implementation of the project, we adhered to the concept of energy conservation and environmental protection, used photovoltaic power generation technology to achieve partial power supply, and also paid attention to the selection of green building materials such as high-performance insulation materials."
Salum Yanga (萨卢姆·扬加), an official of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (恩戈罗恩戈罗自然保护区管理局), said: "With the help of Chinese friends, the geopark has not only become an important window for displaying Tanzanian culture, but also a testament to the friendship between Tanzania and China that transcends mountains and seas."
Benefiting the Local Area——
Enjoying the Dividends Brought by Heritage Protection and Economic Development
Looking from a viewing platform in the geopark to the Ngorongoro Crater (恩戈罗恩戈罗火山口): the vast green land is boundless, the clear lake is like a gem inlaid in it, and herds of antelopes and wildebeest run freely. "How many volcanoes are there in the park?" "Where does the water in the crater come from?"... Next to the viewing platform stands an interpretation sign composed of three languages: Swahili, English, and Chinese, introducing relevant knowledge to tourists.
Francis (弗朗西斯) has been working as a guide in the Ngorongoro Crater (恩戈罗恩戈罗火山口) since 2002 and has witnessed the changes brought about by the project. "In the past, there were no such convenient viewing platforms around the crater. Now, tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery and take photos on the platform, which enhances the travel experience," Francis (弗朗西斯) said. The interpretation signs on the platform are also very helpful, introducing not only the crater and its internal ecosystem, but also humanistic knowledge such as the Laetoli (莱托利) hominin footprints and the living customs of the Maasai (马赛族). "The arrival of more tourists has increased our income and benefited local residents."
In the geopark, hundreds of thousands of tribal residents such as the Maasai (马赛族), Hadza (哈扎比族), and Datoga (达多加族) have lived near the Ngorongoro Crater (恩戈罗恩戈罗火山口) for generations, and they maintain primitive lifestyles such as hunting and gathering. "The development and cultural protection of these ethnic groups have also been included in the development plan. The project team has set up a tour link in the Maasai cultural village, where tourists can experience the Maasai way of life, so that these indigenous people can also enjoy the dividends brought by heritage protection and economic development," said Sun Kai (孙凯), deputy director of the Southern Africa Geological Survey Cooperation Center (南部非洲地质调查合作中心) of the Tianjin Geological Survey Center (天津地质调查中心).
It is understood that more than 1,000 local employees have been hired during the implementation of the geopark project. "Mentor-apprentice" and "employee night school" methods have enabled Chinese and Tanzanian employees to learn each other's languages and exchange customs. At the same time, the project also focuses on improving the professional quality of Tanzanian employees in geological knowledge, engineering technology, and service management. Today, many local employees are still playing a role in project operation, tourist reception, and facility maintenance. "Chinese companies have taught us technology and given us a skill. The operation of the geopark is more complete, which has brought us more tourists and promoted economic development," said Simon Moses (西蒙·摩西), a local employee of the geopark project.
"The implementation of the geopark project will not only attract more tourists and promote the development of local tourism, but also provide new impetus for Tanzania's geological research and popular science education," said Pindi Chana (平迪·查纳), then Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism of Tanzania, at the project handover ceremony. This project will become a model for promoting the integrated development of scientific research, education, and conservation-oriented tourism.
(Reported from Arusha (阿鲁沙), Tanzania by this newspaper)
Return to TopA China that is pursuing "green" development and embracing innovation is not only adding greenery to its own high-quality development, but also injecting strong momentum into the global energy transition.
On April 27, the China National Energy Administration (中国国家能源局) released China's "green report card" for the first quarter of 2026: As of the end of March this year, the country's installed renewable energy capacity reached 2.395 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 22%, accounting for approximately 60.4% of the total installed capacity; renewable energy power generation steadily increased, strongly supporting the electricity supply of the entire society. The steady increase in the proportion of green electricity reflects the solid pace of China's energy transition. A China that is pursuing "green" development and embracing innovation is not only adding greenery to its own high-quality development, but also injecting strong momentum into the global energy transition.
In today's world, the risks of climate change are intensifying, and the energy landscape is undergoing profound adjustments. The International Energy Agency's latest report shows that global carbon emissions in the energy sector will reach a new high in 2025, highlighting the urgency and difficulty of the global energy transition. At the same time, geopolitical conflicts combined with regional turbulence highlight the instability of traditional fossil energy supply. Faced with the dual challenges of climate change and energy security, a consensus is becoming increasingly clear: developing clean energy is never an optional "choice," but a "must-answer question" concerning the sustainable development of mankind.
Based on the general trend of the times, China is planning energy transformation with long-term strategic determination and solving development problems with systematic scientific layout. From accelerating the construction of new energy mega-bases in the "sand, Gobi, and desert" areas, to smoothing the green power transmission channels of "Ningxia electricity to Hunan" (宁电入湘), "Gansu electricity to Zhejiang" (陇电入浙), and "Tibet-Guangdong DC" (藏粤直流); from accelerating the construction of a unified national electricity market system, to innovating and developing new business forms such as direct green electricity connection and intelligent microgrids... A series of practical measures are being promoted layer by layer and taking effect. After years of development, China has built the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, with the installed capacity of hydropower, wind power, and solar power all ranking first in the world. The German newspaper *Der Tagesspiegel* commented that China's green development practice has become an important pillar in the world's low-carbon transition process.
The value of green transformation is never limited to the optimization and adjustment of the energy structure, but also lies in empowering industrial iteration and upgrading with low-carbon momentum, and accumulating endogenous power for high-quality development. A report released by the British energy think tank Ember pointed out that for a long time, many developing economies have been deeply trapped in the dilemma of balancing economic growth and ecological protection, and China's green development practice provides an answer. Based on improving the industrial system, adhering to technological innovation-driven development, and focusing on long-term development layout, China's practice powerfully proves that green and low-carbon transformation can be coordinated with industrial upgrading and improvement of people's livelihoods. The transformation practice in Ulanqab (乌兰察布), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), is a vivid microcosm. Relying on its unique wind and solar resources, the area is building a computing power hub, allowing green energy to empower the digital economy, and attracting many multinational companies to settle and layout. Green electricity and intelligent computing power empower each other, and a grassland cloud valley is growing rapidly, providing a reference model for energy transition and industrial integration development.
While deeply cultivating its own green development, China has always adhered to the concept of openness, inclusiveness, and mutual benefit, allowing green achievements to benefit many countries in the world. In Syria (叙利亚), Chinese photovoltaic panels are laid out in a "blue ocean," providing stable electricity to people who have suffered from war; in Laos (老挝), the China-Laos (中老) 500 kV interconnected power grid project has been officially put into operation, and can transmit approximately 3 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually; in Cameroon (喀麦隆), the Memve'ele Hydropower Station (曼维莱水电站) project undertaken by Chinese companies not only lights up thousands of households, but also trains a group of hydropower technology talents for the local area... China helps developing countries enhance their energy transition capabilities, making clean energy a universally shared global public good. International energy analyst David Fishman (大卫·菲什曼) exclaimed that China is at the forefront of the global energy green transition track, and the development of clean electricity will bring broad benefits to all mankind.
Where the wind rises, green electricity surges; between mountains and seas, momentum surges. Every unit of green electricity records the solid pace of China's energy transition, and also carries the common expectation of building a beautiful home on Earth together. Entering the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will continue to adhere to the concept of openness, inclusiveness, and mutual benefit, deepen energy green transition cooperation with countries around the world, and work together to build a clean, beautiful, and sustainable world.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 28th that He Lifeng (何立峰), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Ben Keswick (班哲明·凯瑟克), Executive Chairman of Jardine Matheson Holdings, at the Great Hall of the People on April 28th. He Lifeng (何立峰) stated that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world and promote high-quality development, which will create broader market opportunities for foreign-funded enterprises. He welcomed more foreign-funded enterprises, including Jardine Matheson Group, to continue to deepen cooperation with China and actively participate in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) to achieve 互利共赢 (hù lì gòng yíng - "mutual benefit win-win," mutually beneficial and win-win).
Keswick (凯瑟克) expressed that Jardine Matheson Group is full of confidence in China's development prospects and will continue to deepen its presence in China, continuously expand its investment in China, and contribute to promoting the sustained and healthy development of Sino-British economic and trade relations.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 28th (本报北京4月28日电) On April 28th, the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央对外联络部) held the "Z Generation and New Hope" China-Foreign Youth Dialogue in Beijing (北京). More than 120 youth representatives from political parties, parliaments, media, and social organizations from 14 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe, as well as relevant domestic units, local areas, and related industries participated.
Liu Haixing (刘海星), Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中联部), stated in his keynote speech that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) comes from the youth, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平总书记) cares about the youth, and Chinese-style modernization relies on the youth. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) attaches importance to guiding and encouraging young party members to establish and practice a correct view of performance, and to create extraordinary achievements in their respective positions. Chinese and foreign youth are joining hands on the road to modernization, and it is hoped that young friends will have the world in mind, cherish peace, learn from each other, and contribute to the development of their respective countries and the progress of human civilization.
The participating youth stated that they will respond to the changes of the times, shoulder social responsibilities, promote exchanges between civilizations, show youthful vitality in practical work, and contribute to national development and the unity and progress of the international community.
Return to TopOn April 27th, the China-Africa liner, loaded with 520 domestically produced engineering vehicles, set sail from Yantai Port (烟台港) of Shandong Port (山东港口) for Nigeria, breaking the record for the number of vehicles loaded on a single ship on the Yantai Port (烟台港) China-Africa general cargo liner route. The picture shows the domestically produced engineering vehicles on the China-Africa liner.
Zhang Chao (张超) photographed (Image China (影像中国))
Return to TopBeijing, April 28th (Reported by this newspaper) On April 28th, Liu Haixing (刘海星), Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央对外联络部), met in Beijing (北京) with a cross-party delegation of parliamentarians led by Moldovan Deputy Speaker and member of the Executive Committee of the Party of Socialists, Batryncha (巴特雷恩察), and a delegation led by the Head of the Presidential Administration of Belarus, Krutoy (克鲁托伊), respectively. They exchanged views on implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of both sides and promoting the development of state relations.
Return to TopBishkek, April 28th, Xinhua News Agency (Jiang Youlin (江宥林)) On April 28th, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states' defense ministers' meeting was held in Bishkek (比什凯克), Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦). Defense Minister Dong Jun (董军) led a delegation to attend and delivered a speech.
Dong Jun (董军) stated that the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) inject valuable stability and certainty into a turbulent world. As a model for practicing multilateralism, the SCO should firmly safeguard the international order, jointly defend fairness and justice, work together to promote the improvement of security governance, eliminate the soil of turmoil and conflict through common development, and contribute "SCO strength" to the "sustainable peace, development and prosperity" advocated by this meeting. Standing at the new starting point of the 25th anniversary of the SCO, we should deepen defense and security cooperation and promote the SCO to achieve higher-quality development that is more united, more collaborative, more dynamic, and more promising.
At the meeting, the leaders of the national defense departments stated that they would strengthen strategic communication, promote pragmatic cooperation, and safeguard regional peace and tranquility. Prior to the meeting, Kyrgyz President Zhaparov (扎帕罗夫) collectively met with the leaders of the national defense departments.
During this visit and meeting, Dong Jun (董军) met with the leaders of the defense departments of Russia (俄罗斯), Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦), Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), Iran (伊朗), Pakistan (巴基斯坦), Belarus (白俄罗斯), and other countries.
Return to TopBeijing, April 28th (Reported by Chen Xirui (陈熙芮)) A Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on the 28th: At the invitation of Wang Yi (王毅), Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, will visit China from April 29th to 30th.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 28th (Reporter: Mou Zongcong (牟宗琮)) The China Public Diplomacy Association (中国公共外交协会) held a special briefing session of the "No. 7 Linjia Salon" in Beijing on the 27th. Chen Xu (陈旭), Chair of the 2026 APEC Senior Officials' Meeting, heads of relevant institutions, and experts and scholars exchanged views with Chinese and foreign journalists on the theme of "APEC China Year: Working Together to Build an Asia-Pacific Community."
Chen Xu (陈旭) stated that our proposal for the theme of the APEC "China Year" as "Building an Asia-Pacific Community and Promoting Common Prosperity" is a powerful response to the current complex global and Asia-Pacific situation. It aims to clarify the direction of Asia-Pacific cooperation, 凝聚力量 (níng jù lì liàng - "gather strength," to unite and concentrate efforts), and further strengthen the Asia-Pacific community consciousness in the region. During the APEC "China Year," a series of senior officials' meetings and related meetings will be held, as well as more than 300 various meetings and activities, including 11 ministerial meetings on trade, finance, digital economy and artificial intelligence, and small and medium-sized enterprises. Key cooperative achievements will be presented at the Leaders' Week in November.
Return to TopThis newspaper Jakarta April 28th (Reporter Cao Shiyun (曹师韵)) "The Win-Win Road of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway" China-Indonesia Friendship Story Exchange was held in Jakarta (雅加达) on the 28th. Approximately one hundred guests from Chinese and Indonesian government agencies, think tanks, enterprises, and associations gathered to discuss the friendly relations and cooperation prospects between the two countries.
Chang Bo (常勃), Director of China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, stated that the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway is a flagship project of the two countries' joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative. In the two years since its opening and operation, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway has transported over 15 million passengers, becoming an important choice for Indonesian people's travel and a vivid testament to the win-win cooperation and people-to-people connectivity between the two countries. The story of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway is not only the crystallization of technological empowerment for development but also an epitome of the mutual learning of civilizations between China and Indonesia.
Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun (周浩黎) stated that the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway not only significantly shortens travel time but also drives regional economic development and enhances the international community's confidence in Indonesia's development capabilities. The Friendship Story Exchange is a very meaningful platform, and listening to the narratives of those who have experienced it firsthand is conducive to strengthening emotional connections and understanding the cooperation and friendship between the two countries from a humanistic perspective.
Arif (阿里夫), Director General of Railways at the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation, stated that the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway fully demonstrates that international cooperation based on trust and respect can achieve extraordinary achievements, marking an important step for Indonesia towards a more interconnected and efficient modern transportation system, bringing tangible benefits to both countries.
The event invited 11 speakers from fields such as technology research and development, enterprise management, operation services, urban and tourism development, ecological environmental protection, and railway culture to share their stories with the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, focusing on themes such as Chinese technical standards, green and low-carbon technology, joint venture operation experience, employment and livelihood improvement, industrial and tourism development along the route, and environmental impact.
Return to TopA seminar on "Zero Tariff, Sharing Unlimited Opportunities" co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya and the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs was held on the 27th in Nairobi (内罗毕), the capital of Kenya. About 80 representatives from the political and business circles of China and Kenya attended the seminar.
Return to TopLeading and Guaranteeing the Reform and Development of State-owned Assets and Enterprises Through Legislation
Reporter Peng Bo (彭波)
On April 27th, the draft revision of the Law on State-owned Assets of Enterprises was submitted for its first review at the 22nd meeting of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee.
The Law on State-owned Assets of Enterprises stipulates the basic system for the management and supervision of state-owned assets of enterprises in China. Since its implementation in 2009, it has provided strong legal guarantees for the reform and development of state-owned assets and enterprises, and promoted state-owned enterprises to make significant contributions to economic and social development, scientific and technological progress, national defense construction, and improvement of people's livelihoods. At present, promoting high-quality development and advancing Chinese-style modernization have placed new and higher demands on better leveraging the strategic support role of the state-owned economy. Revising and improving the Law on State-owned Assets of Enterprises, leading and guaranteeing the reform and development of state-owned assets and enterprises through legislation, and strengthening the legal construction of the management and supervision of state-owned assets are of great significance for ensuring the continuous and healthy development of the state-owned economy.
The draft revision of the Law on State-owned Assets of Enterprises improves the modern enterprise system with Chinese characteristics, emphasizing clear property rights and well-defined rights and responsibilities as principles, improving the operating mechanisms and internal governance of state-owned enterprises, and forming effective incentive and constraint mechanisms. In order to solve the problem of the hollowing out of ownership, the draft revision clearly establishes a state-owned equity director system, ensuring that state-owned equity directors exercise their powers independently in accordance with the law, and stipulating that state-owned equity directors should promptly report their performance and results to the assigning or nominating institution.
The draft revision stipulates the corporate governance of state-funded enterprises in a special chapter, clarifying that state-owned wholly-owned companies and state-owned capital holding companies are encouraged to adjust and optimize their equity structure, forming an operating mechanism with diversified equity structure, standardized shareholder behavior, effective internal constraints, and efficient and flexible operation, and making special provisions for the performance of duties by the shareholders' meeting and the board of directors. It refines the specific requirements for the performance of duties by the audit committee, and makes provisions for the composition of personnel, reporting of performance, and guarantee of performance conditions.
In terms of improving the management and supervision system of state-owned assets of enterprises, the draft revision clarifies the principles of establishing and improving the state-owned capital entrustment and agency mechanism, improving the state-owned capital investment and operation mechanism, and the state implementing centralized and unified supervision of operating state-owned assets. At the same time, it clarifies the functions of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委) to guide and supervise the supervision of local state-owned assets and formulate rules and regulations alone or in conjunction with relevant departments.
In order to adapt to the needs of reform and development and improve the state-owned capital income management system, the draft revision is linked to the Budget Law and summarizes practical experience, clarifying that the system for handing over capital income should be improved according to the type of enterprise and industry. It stipulates that the use of state-owned capital income should take into account both enterprise development and universal sharing, and should be mainly used to inject capital into state-funded enterprises, and be used to ensure and improve people's livelihoods through transfer to the general public budget; state-owned wholly-owned companies and state-owned capital holding companies should transfer a certain proportion of state-owned capital to ensure the safe and sustainable operation of social insurance funds.
In addition, the draft revision clarifies the principle of adhering to classified management, and makes an overall definition of state-owned wholly-owned companies and state-owned capital holding companies according to their strategic positioning and development goals, and in principle divides them into three types: functional, public welfare, and commercial, and makes principled provisions for the direction of assessment. At the same time, considering the needs of internal management of enterprises in practice, it stipulates that state-owned wholly-owned companies and state-owned capital holding companies should implement differentiated assessments of their invested enterprises.
Developing New Quality Productive Forces in Agriculture According to Local Conditions
Reporter Zhang Cong (张璁)
In order to promote the high-quality development of agriculture, comprehensively promote rural revitalization, and accelerate the construction of a strong agricultural country, the "Agricultural Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft Revision)" was submitted to the 22nd meeting of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee for deliberation on April 27. Du Jiahao (杜家毫), Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress, made an explanation.
Du Jiahao (杜家毫) said that the draft revision adheres to developing agricultural moderate-scale operations with Chinese characteristics based on the dual-layer management system, adds content on the long-term stability of rural land contract relations and the implementation of the "separation of three rights," and clarifies the development of agricultural moderate-scale operations to achieve the organic connection between family operations and modern agricultural development.
In terms of ensuring food security and the supply of important agricultural products, the draft revision clarifies the national food security strategy, improves the interest compensation mechanism for major grain-producing areas and the income guarantee mechanism for grain producers, and adds content such as establishing a food security monitoring and early warning system, establishing a government grain reserve system, and improving the emergency management system for grain. At the same time, the draft revision implements the concept of a "grand food view," constructs a diversified food supply system, changes "forestry" to "forestry and grassland industry," and adds the development of grain and agricultural products such as cotton, oil, sugar, and vegetables, as well as feed production, the development of economic forests and under-forest economy, ensuring land for livestock and poultry breeding, developing grassland animal husbandry, and developing the food industry.
In order to improve the agricultural support and protection system and promote farmers' income increase, the draft revision promotes the acceleration of the formation of an agricultural and rural investment pattern with fiscal priority guarantee, financial key support, and diversified social participation, improves the effectiveness of policies to strengthen agriculture, benefit agriculture, and enrich farmers, and clarifies that agriculture should be regarded as a fiscal priority guarantee field. It strengthens measures to increase farmers' income, and promotes farmers' income increase through various ways such as developing county-level industries to enrich the people, establishing interest linkage mechanisms, and protecting workers' rights and interests.
The draft revision clarifies the development of new quality productive forces in agriculture according to local conditions, and promotes the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. "Attaching importance to talent support, the name of Chapter VII has been changed to 'Agricultural Science and Technology, Education and Talent'." Du Jiahao (杜家毫) introduced that the draft revision stipulates that the state shall take measures to strengthen agricultural science and technology innovation, strengthen the construction of innovation platforms and innovation subject capabilities, encourage the application of new technologies to agriculture, strengthen the promotion and application of agricultural technology and equipment, and support the development of smart agriculture. It adds content such as strengthening the construction of agricultural disciplines and majors, carrying out agricultural technical skills and employment training, and cultivating local rural talents.
On promoting the green development of agriculture, the draft revision sets up a separate chapter on "Green Development of Agriculture," adding encouragement and support for the adoption of water-saving and intensive planting and breeding technologies, strengthening biological control of diseases and insect pests, developing ecological循環 agriculture, implementing agricultural ecological protection compensation in accordance with the law, gradually improving the realization mechanism of agricultural ecological product value, actively responding to the impact of climate change on agriculture, and preventing agricultural non-point source pollution.
In addition, the draft revision improves the content of urban-rural integrated development, stipulates the development of new business forms relying on agricultural and rural characteristic resources, rationally arranges various types of land for rural industries, residences, public services, and infrastructure, improves the public employment and entrepreneurship service system, improves the social security system for urban-rural integration, and improves the hierarchical and classified social assistance system. Adapting to the new situation after the completion of the poverty alleviation task, it makes provisions for supporting the development of underdeveloped areas and improving the normalized mechanism for preventing returning to poverty.
The State Implements a Rigid Constraint System for Water Resources
Reporter Zhang Cong (张璁)
In order to protect, rationally develop, utilize, and conserve water resources, prevent water disasters, ensure national water security, and achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, the "Water Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft Revision)" was submitted to the 22nd meeting of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee for deliberation on April 27. Entrusted by the State Council, Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying (李国英) made an explanation.
Li Guoying (李国英) introduced that the draft revision clarifies the overall requirements for the development of water conservancy. It stipulates that the protection, development, utilization, and conservation of water resources and the prevention of water disasters should implement the Party and the state's line, principles, policies, and decisions and deployments, implement the water management thinking of prioritizing water conservation, spatial balance, systematic governance, and the use of both hands, follow the principles of comprehensive planning, overall consideration, addressing both symptoms and root causes, comprehensive utilization, and emphasizing efficiency, and give play to the multiple functions of water resources; the state implements a rigid constraint system for water resources, strengthens the protection of water resources, encourages the rational development and utilization of water resources, strictly practices water conservation, and establishes and improves a strategic reserve system for water resources security.
In terms of strengthening the development and utilization management of water resources, the draft revision strengthens the management of groundwater over-extraction, stipulating that areas with groundwater over-extraction should take measures to gradually achieve groundwater extraction and recharge balance; the state establishes a groundwater reserve system, and groundwater reserves shall not be used except in special drought years and in the event of major emergencies. At the same time, the draft revision strengthens the management and protection of drinking water sources, stipulating the formulation of a directory of drinking water sources and the organization of regular safety assessments of drinking water sources.
In order to strengthen the allocation management and conservation and intensive utilization of water resources, the draft revision clarifies the principle of unified water resources dispatch, stipulating that unified water resources dispatch shall implement total control, cross-section flow control, hierarchical management, and hierarchical responsibility, and shall be dynamically adjusted according to changes in water conditions. In strengthening the management of water resources overload, the draft revision stipulates the carrying out of water resources carrying capacity evaluation, the establishment of a directory of water resources overload areas, the suspension of new water withdrawal permits in water resources overload areas in accordance with regulations, and the implementation of comprehensive management.
Li Guoying (李国英) said that in order to improve the water conservation promotion mechanism, the draft revision stipulates the strengthening of sewage treatment and reuse, and the inclusion of reclaimed water and other unconventional water into the unified allocation of water resources; the inclusion of investment in water conservation facilities construction into the total investment of construction projects; the establishment of a water rights trading system to support the development of various forms of water rights trading.
The draft revision has a special chapter on "Management and Protection of Rivers and Lakes," stipulating that the state establishes a regular census system for rivers and lakes, and implements directory management for rivers and lakes; clarifies the management principles and management system of rivers and lakes, the delineation of river and lake management scope and shoreline protection scope, and their management and protection measures; strictly regulates river-related construction projects and river sand mining, stipulating that the construction of river-related construction projects shall not threaten the safety of dikes, affect the stability of river regimes, arbitrarily change the use of water areas and beaches, reduce flood discharge and storage capacity, or reduce the area of water areas; clarifies the prohibition of transporting, purchasing, and selling river sand and soil mined by units and individuals who have not obtained river sand mining permits in accordance with the law.
The draft revision also has a special chapter on "Water Project Construction and Operation," stipulating that the construction of water projects shall strictly implement basic construction procedures to ensure project quality and safety; register water projects and establish technical archives; strengthen the maintenance and safety monitoring of water projects, and take measures to eliminate safety hazards in a timely manner; ensure the safety of reservoirs, and prohibit the occupation of reservoir capacity; establish a comprehensive dispatch system and implement unified dispatch of water projects.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 28th (Reporter Yi Shuran (易舒冉)): On April 28th, a theoretical seminar was held in Beijing to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and the National Model Workers and Advanced Workers Commendation Conference. Wang Dongming (王东明), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
Wang Dongming (王东明) pointed out that General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech is a powerful ideological weapon and action program to guide the high-quality development of trade union work in the new era and new journey. Trade unions at all levels must take more effective measures to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, combine it with carrying out study and education on establishing and practicing a correct view of performance, take the initiative to assume responsibility, faithfully perform their duties, promote the implementation of the spirit of the speech, form a vivid practice, and unite and mobilize the working masses to play a leading role in achieving a good start to the "15th Five-Year Plan."
Relevant comrades from the Central Policy Research Office (中央政策研究室), responsible comrades from some provincial-level trade unions, national industrial trade unions, and enterprise trade unions, and employee representatives exchanged learning experiences.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on April 28th (Reporter Yi Shuran (易舒冉)) The 2026 celebration of "May Day" International Labor Day and the National May Day Labor Award commendation conference was held on April 28th at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京). Wang Dongming (王东明), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) and Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (中华全国总工会), attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
Wang Dongming (王东明) extended festive congratulations and cordial greetings to workers, farmers, intellectuals, and other working people of all ethnic groups across the country. Wang Dongming (王东明) stated that 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and the first year of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan." Trade unions at all levels must further deeply understand the decisive significance of the "**两个确立**" (liǎng gè què lì - "Two Establishments," establishing Xi Jinping's (习近平) core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and establishing the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era), strengthen the "**四个意识**" (sì gè yìshí - "Four Consciousnesses," political consciousness, consciousness of the overall situation, consciousness of the core, and consciousness of alignment), strengthen the "**四个自信**" (sì gè zìxìn - "Four Confidences," confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics), and achieve the "**两个维护**" (liǎng gè wéihù - "Two Upholds," resolutely uphold General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and resolutely uphold the Party Central Committee's authority and centralized, unified leadership), earnestly perform their duties, conscientiously do their work, and unite and rally the vast number of workers to contribute to the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan" and forge ahead on the new journey with great strength.
The conference commended 3,024 National May Day Labor Awards. Among them, 379 collectives and 1,462 individuals were awarded the National May Day Labor Certificate and Medal respectively, and 1,183 collectives were awarded the National Pioneer Worker title.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 28th (Reporter Yi Shuran (易舒冉)). On the 28th, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (中华全国总工会) held a celebration of the "May Day" International Labor Day and a National May Day Labor Award commendation meeting, releasing the decision on commending the 2026 National May Day Labor Award, which commended a total of 3,024 National May Day Labor Awards.
The decision pointed out that 2025 is the closing year of the "14th Five-Year Plan." The vast number of workers across the country have deeply studied the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (中华全国总工会) and the National Model Workers and Advanced Workers Commendation Conference, working with the Party and striving with the Party to make outstanding contributions to promoting Chinese-style modernization, and a large number of advanced collectives and individuals have emerged. They have made achievements in promoting high-quality development, bravely taken on heavy responsibilities in serving major strategies, major projects, major projects, and key industries, and strived for progress in deepening the reform of the construction of the industrial workers' contingent, giving full play to the role of the main force.
In order to commend and encourage advanced models and gather a strong force for unity and progress, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (中华全国总工会) has decided to award 379 units, including Beijing No. 1 Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (北京北一机床有限责任公司), the National May Day Labor Award Certificate, to award Wu Yong (吴勇) and 1,462 other employees the National May Day Labor Medal, and to award 1,183 collectives, including the Ground-Based Cloud Algorithm Team of Beijing BDStar Navigation Technology Co., Ltd. (北京北斗星通导航技术股份有限公司), the National Worker Pioneer, and to simultaneously award the advanced female workers individuals and collectives who are commended the National May Day Women Pacesetter and the National May Day Women Pacesetter Post.
The All-China Federation of Trade Unions (中华全国总工会) calls on the vast number of workers across the country to unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, deeply study and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, closely focus on the Party's central tasks, vigorously promote the spirit of model workers, the spirit of work, and the spirit of craftsmanship, take the commended advanced models as examples, base themselves on their positions, innovate and create, strive for progress, and work hard to dedicate themselves, strive to achieve a good start to the "15th Five-Year Plan," and make new and greater contributions to comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
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On the morning of April 28th, the State Council Information Office (国新办) held a press conference on the theme of the "15th Five-Year Plan" to introduce the accelerated promotion of high-quality meteorological development, high-quality and efficient service to the country and the people, and the protection of economic and social development.
Chen Zhenlin (陈振林), Director of the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局), stated that the "15th Five-Year Plan" outlines key meteorological tasks. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想), during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, the meteorological department will fully implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee (党中央) and the State Council (国务院), strive to write a new chapter in Chinese-style modernization of meteorology, and by 2030, strive to achieve significant breakthroughs in key meteorological areas, with meteorological science and technology, forecasting, and monitoring reaching the world's advanced level of the same period. In particular, the ability to respond to extreme weather will be significantly improved, and meteorological services will achieve world leadership.
Full-chain effort to enhance the ability to respond to extreme weather
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposes to enhance the ability to respond to climate change, especially extreme weather.
Chen Zhenlin (陈振林) introduced that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, focusing on the "four earlies" goal of early detection, early decision-making, early preparation, and early prevention, efforts will be concentrated on the entire chain from monitoring and forecasting, early warning "calling," emergency linkage, and climate adaptation support.
Monitoring will be more "precise and sensitive." Optimize the existing meteorological observation network, upgrade meteorological satellites, weather radars, and ground meteorological observation equipment, and strengthen multi-source collaborative observation. Increase meteorological observation in high-risk areas to achieve "early detection" from the source.
Forecasting will be more "accurate and timely." Fully utilize new technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence to optimize and upgrade the intelligent digital forecasting system, promote the accuracy of extreme weather forecasting to a new level, and accurately answer "where, when, and how strong," providing strong support for "early decision-making."
Early warning release will be more "efficient and smooth," and emergency linkage will be more "rapid and orderly." Strengthen the leading role of early warning, continuously optimize progressive meteorological services, and promote the standardization of early warning release and emergency response. Establish and improve a cross-regional defense coordination mechanism for meteorological disasters to achieve "early preparation and early prevention."
Cheng Lei (程磊), Director of the Planning and Finance Department of the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局规划财务司), introduced that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, the focus will be on strengthening the unified planning and construction of industry meteorological station networks and continuously densifying the meteorological monitoring network. By 2030, the national meteorological disaster monitoring rate will be increased to 85%.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, the world's first geostationary orbit microwave atmospheric sounding satellite and Fengyun-4D (风云四号D星) satellite will be launched to build a "Fengyun+" meteorological satellite constellation. In terms of weather radar, radar equipment will be iteratively upgraded to promote the systematic development of large and small radars. By 2030, the coverage rate of weather radar at a height of 1 kilometer above the ground nationwide will increase from 54% to 65%, basically covering areas with frequent heavy rain and severe convective weather, major river basins, and areas prone to mountain torrents and geological disasters.
Promoting Earth system forecasting and artificial intelligence applications will make meteorological forecasting and early warning more accurate.
Earth system forecasting is the "chip" of meteorology. The development of Earth system forecasting capabilities will comprehensively enhance meteorological forecasting and early warning capabilities and service refinement.
Song Shanyun (宋善允), Deputy Director of the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局副局长), introduced that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, efforts will be focused on expanding "meteorological forecasting" to "Earth system forecasting," enhancing the simulation and prediction capabilities of the interaction of multiple spheres of the Earth system, thereby enhancing the ability to respond to climate change, especially extreme weather.
The China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局) has released the "Earth System Forecasting Development Strategy (2025-2035)," clarifying the development path of "dual-wheel drive, digital-intelligence integration." On the one hand, continuously optimize numerical forecasting models based on physical laws to enhance the simulation capabilities of complex weather and climate processes; on the other hand, accelerate the application of artificial intelligence technology, deeply explore the value of massive data, further enhance the refinement level and timeliness of forecasting, and gradually form a system from minute-level nowcasting to seasonal and decadal climate prediction. By 2030, the effective forecast time for global weather will reach more than 9 days, and key indicators such as typhoon path forecasting will remain at the international leading level.
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, we will focus on developing artificial intelligence meteorological forecasting technology for the Earth system, promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence and meteorological business, and continuously improve the accuracy, resolution, targeting, and timeliness of meteorological forecasting. At the same time, we will implement an artificial intelligence meteorological model demonstration project to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence meteorology nationwide," said Song Shanyun (宋善允).
Relying on the "Mazu (MAZU)" China Early Warning Program, China's meteorological artificial intelligence achievements are benefiting the world. Chen Zhenlin (陈振林) introduced that since 2024, nearly a thousand people from more than 100 developing countries and regions have participated in China's meteorological early warning technology training, and meteorological departments in more than 40 countries have used the "Mazu (MAZU)" early warning business products through the cloud, and 7 countries have implemented applications.
Optimize service supply to empower thousands of industries
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, how to optimize the supply of meteorological services and empower thousands of industries?
Chen Zhenlin (陈振林) introduced that on the one hand, promote meteorological service coverage of the entire industry chain. For example, in the energy field, develop wind energy and solar energy assessment and operating power prediction and forecasting, strengthen meteorological disaster monitoring and early warning of transmission lines, and deepen the correlation analysis of meteorological conditions and energy load and market transactions. On the other hand, promote the inclusion of meteorological standards in the source of infrastructure construction. For example, incorporate more refined extreme weather parameters into the planning, design, and operation standards of the "urban lifeline" project; jointly explore threshold triggering mechanisms with public security and transportation departments, such as timely alarms when influencing factors such as dense fog and road icing reach the threshold, and link relevant disposal measures.
Wang Yawei (王亚伟), Director of the Disaster Reduction Service Department of the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局减灾服务司), introduced that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, accelerate the construction of a new type of meteorological service system for agriculture, including consolidating the emergency linkage mechanism led by meteorological early warning, improving the pre-disaster "calling" mechanism, and releasing early warning information to key groups and key industries through "electronic fences" and other targeted methods; provide accurate and practical meteorological services for the entire chain of agricultural production; jointly conduct a new round of agricultural climate resource survey and zoning work with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) over 4 years to scientifically utilize climate resources, etc.
Regarding the weather forecast services that the public is concerned about, Wang Yawei (王亚伟) introduced that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, take digital and intelligent transformation as the starting point to promote the upgrading of meteorological services.
Upgrade full-scene people's livelihood meteorological services, create a "meteorological +" service ecosystem, and enrich meteorological service products such as health and cultural tourism. For example, release meteorological risk warning services for diseases such as influenza, and release pollen concentration forecasts and meteorological landscape forecasts.
Innovate the intelligent meteorological service supply model. For example, jointly with relevant departments, carry out location-based high-impact weather forecasts and early warnings for truck drivers and couriers. Accelerate the construction of an artificial intelligence meteorological application service chain to form an intelligent meteorological service system.
The excavation and release of meteorological data value continuously empowers economic and social development. In recent years, the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局) has successively opened 12 categories of more than 100 kinds of meteorological data products to the whole society, serving 153 countries and regions around the world, 21 industries across the country, and more than 1.3 million users, supporting 170,000 application scenarios in industry fields.
Cheng Lei (程磊) introduced that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局) will take the lead in building an Earth system data platform based on meteorology, consolidate the data base, continue to jointly carry out the "Data Element ×" meteorological action with the National Data Bureau (国家数据局), create a batch of data-enabled demonstration scenarios, optimize data governance, and continue to release the policy dividends of meteorological data.
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Since the launch of the study and education campaign on establishing and practicing correct views on performance, all regions, departments, and units have adhered to high-standard planning and high-quality advancement. With strict standards and practical measures, they have educated and guided the vast number of party members and cadres to study in depth and work diligently, and tested the results of the study and education with practical results that promote development and benefit the people.
Combining learning and application to enhance learning effectiveness
Based on the characteristics of different fields and different levels of party organizations, Songjiang District (松江区), Shanghai (上海) has carried out targeted study and education. The Organization Department of the District Party Committee integrated the resources of the District Party School, the Marxist colleges of Songjiang University Town (松江大学城) and community party schools to form 99 high-quality party class projects; the Jiuliting Street (九里亭街道) Working Committee of the Party and the Xinhang Town (新浜镇) Party Committee carried out theme party days in the grid party-masses positions, and gave micro-party classes to party organizations in emerging fields... By classifying and combining learning and application, the study and education has achieved practical results.
Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁) Province, gives full play to the educational and training main position of party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels. It has opened a special course on General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on establishing and practicing correct views on performance at the Municipal Party School, and included it in the teaching arrangements of the main classes in the spring semester. Party members and cadres are invited to combine their actual positions and give lectures on how to establish and practice correct views on performance, so as to improve the effectiveness of training to promote learning.
The Party Leadership Group of China Construction Group Co., Ltd. (中国建筑集团有限公司) carried out joint study and discussion among three-level party organizations, made good use of positive and negative typical cases, organized study and discussion, and guided party members and cadres to focus on key areas such as party building leading the construction of a clean and pro-supply chain ecosystem, governance of third- and fourth-level institutions, and revitalization of existing assets. They thoroughly investigated and identified deviations in their views on performance, and transformed the effectiveness of study and education into practical actions to practice the responsibilities and missions of state-owned assets and central enterprises and achieve high-quality development of the enterprise.
Harbin Institute of Technology (哈尔滨工业大学) innovated carrier forms, carried out activities such as party members taking the stage to lead learning, joint learning between teachers and students, and self-testing with answers to assist learning in grassroots party organizations, and promptly and accurately provided resources. It renovated and upgraded the school's integrity culture education base, strengthened warning education and positive guidance, and created a strong atmosphere of seeking truth and being pragmatic, doing practical work, and pursuing excellence.
During the study and education, Fengdu County (丰都县), Chongqing (重庆) sorted out typical problems such as "one person handling all affairs" and "IOUs entering accounts" in village-level financial management, held a warning education meeting on rural collective "three assets" in the county, and organized newly promoted cadres, persons in charge of finance and collective "three assets", and village party branch secretaries to attend court hearings on site, guiding party members and cadres to understand the bottom line, know awe, and abide by the rules.
Opening up to solicit opinions and accurately identify problems
The Party Committee of China Construction Bank (中国建设银行) followed the requirements of "three comparisons" to find problems in implementing the major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, solving the urgent needs and expectations of the masses, and planning high-quality development, and implemented ledger-style management and project-based promotion. Adhering to open education, problems were widely collected through channels such as the "opening up to solicit opinions" mechanism, the 95533 hotline, letters and visits, and opinion boxes, and the process of solving problems reflected by the grassroots was regarded as a process of further tempering party spirit, strengthening the awareness of the purpose, improving work style, and enhancing the ability to perform duties.
Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽) Province, combined the study and education on establishing and practicing correct views on performance with the rectification of feedback opinions from the central inspection and the rectification of the study and education on thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Central Eight Provisions, deepened the rectification of unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems around the masses, and guided and promoted leading bodies and leading cadres at all levels to carry out "visiting enterprises and entering villages" and "listening to opinions, solving problems, and promoting development" activities on a regular basis, and doing practical things and solving problems for the masses. For the problems that have been identified, party organizations at all levels in the city have carefully analyzed and judged them, formulated rectification measures item by item, established a rectification ledger, and carried out centralized rectification in combination with actual conditions.
Hexi District (河西区), Tianjin (天津) City, insisted on truly investigating and truly rectifying, organized party members and cadres to go deep into community grids, project frontlines, and building merchants to listen to the opinions of business entities, grassroots party members, and the masses, and examined the main problem lists of deviations in performance views item by item, and established a hierarchical response mechanism to clarify the transfer paths, responsible entities, and processing time limits for different types of demands.
Zhanjiang (湛江), Guangdong (广东) Province, thoroughly investigated and identified the shortcomings and weaknesses in industrial development, and organized functional departments to "prescribe the right medicine" for rectification. Actively promote the establishment of a normalized cooperation and coordination mechanism with Hainan (海南) to strengthen industrial docking; focus on extending and expanding the chain of major projects, improve the "chain leader + chain owner system" and the industrial chain map, and implement a three-year action plan to improve the quality and efficiency of traditional industries... Zhanjiang is anchored to pillar industries such as green steel, green petrochemicals, green energy, green food, and the blue marine economy, and continues to extend, supplement, and strengthen the chain, and implements the correct view on performance into the practical work of "drawing a blueprint to the end."
Jingmen (荆门), Hubei (湖北) Province, widely listened to the opinions of party members, cadres, and the masses, and listed high-frequency demands and common problems as the focus of investigation, and examined the gaps and shortcomings in terms of performance views. Among them, in response to the problems reflected by business entities such as "shortage of high-end talents" and "unclear preferential policies and enterprise handling procedures," Jingmen City launched a special action to "run the front line" to promote development.
Precise efforts to do practical things that benefit the people
Qinghai (青海) systematically deployed key tasks such as accumulated letters and visits, difficulties in obtaining real estate certificates, arrears of wages to migrant workers, low coverage of rural roads for the convenience of the people, arbitrary charges in education, and non-standard management of rural collective "three assets," formulated action plans, and refined 83 specific measures, targeting efforts and accurately solving problems, striving to make the people's sense of gain more adequate in the study and education.
Since the launch of the study and education, Jiujiang (九江), Jiangxi (江西) Province, has adhered to the people-centered development thought, relied on the "Red Dandelion" stations in urban areas, regularly organized symposiums for representatives of online car-hailing drivers, takeaway riders, and couriers, and on-site offices of social work, cyberspace affairs, judicial, and administrative departments to promote the solution of urgent needs and expectations such as "expensive insurance" for online car-hailing and "difficulty in entering doors" for takeaways.
Changdu (昌都), Tibet (西藏) Autonomous Region, focused on the problems of the masses in employment, education, medical care, elderly care, housing, etc., and implemented the "on-site immediate handling, departmental coordination handling, and party committee and government overall handling" three-list management. For policy consultation, mediation of contradictions, and other matters around them, respond and handle them on the spot; for complex matters involving cross-fields, multiple links, and wide coverage, clarify the responsible units and completion time limits; for overall matters such as major livelihood projects, the party committee and government coordinate forces, integrate resources, and concentrate on tackling them.
Refining the configuration requirements of blind tracks, barrier-free elevators, and toilets in the design review stage, and incorporating barrier-free facilities into the mandatory inspection items for completion acceptance... Since the launch of the study and education, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture (巴音郭楞蒙古自治州), Xinjiang (新疆) has focused on promoting the construction of a barrier-free environment and creating a livable people's city.
Haimen District (海门区), Nantong (南通), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, actively responded to the voices of young people such as "few channels for self-improvement," upgraded the "Youth Night School," collected course intentions through multiple channels such as online questionnaires, grid visits, and youth symposiums, tailored characteristic courses such as sports and health, learning improvement, and stress relief, and also opened theme salons, interest communities, and entrepreneurship sharing sessions to allow young people to find a sense of belonging and gain growth in the city.
(Reporters Meng Xiangfu (孟祥夫), Wu Qiuyu (吴秋余), Hao Yingcan (郝迎灿), Wang Yunna (王云娜), Fang Yuan (方圆), Gong Xiangjuan (龚相娟), Fan Haotian (范昊天), Ardaq (阿尔达克), Xian Gan (鲜敢), Wang Xinyue (王欣悦), Wang Yinxin (王崟欣), Jiang Meng (江萌) of this newspaper)
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In April, in Kaihua County (开化县), Quzhou City (衢州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), at the source of the Qiantang River (钱塘江), clusters of Dendrobium officinale grow vigorously on the cliffs.
"We are conducting unmanned aerial vehicle sowing experiments to improve the germination rate of Dendrobium officinale in the wild and reduce labor costs. We have developed products such as Dendrobium officinale granules, freeze-dried tablets, and pastries, with sales reaching 120 million yuan last year," said Lü Xinwang (吕新旺), general manager of Zhejiang Sengu Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (浙江森古生物科技有限公司). The company reinvests its operating income into local ecological protection and drives income growth for surrounding villagers, paying nearly 8 million yuan in labor costs last year.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must establish the concept that increasing greenery is increasing advantages and protecting forests is protecting wealth, allowing the people to increase their income through the development of the under-forest economy under the premise of protection." "Deepen the reform of the collective forest tenure system, develop forest foods and the under-forest economy, and continuously explore and cultivate 'forest granaries and money banks'." The "15th Five-Year Plan" outline proposes: "Develop the under-forest economy and strengthen the forest and grass industry."
"Developing the under-forest economy is an effective way to consolidate the achievements of the collective forest tenure system reform and coordinate ecological protection and economic development," said the relevant person in charge of the Forestry and Grassland Reform and Development Department of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局). At the end of last year, the "Several Measures on Promoting the Development of the Under-Forest Economy" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures") was issued and implemented, using institutional innovation and practical exploration to cultivate new growth points for the green economy, marking a new stage of systematic advancement in the development of the under-forest economy.
As of now, the national under-forest economy utilizes over 600 million mu of forest land, employs 34 million people, has 950,000 business entities, and has an annual output value of over 1.3 trillion yuan.
Practical exploration is steadily advancing, and institutional, policy, and model innovation are continuously deepening. Various regions are intensifying efforts to promote the high-quality development of the under-forest economy, injecting new impetus into better leveraging the "four reservoirs" function of forests.
Consolidate the ecological foundation and promote the sustainable development of the under-forest economy.
The Changbai Mountain (长白山) forest area is one of China's three major "gene banks of Chinese medicinal materials." Jilin Province (吉林省) advocates that various business entities make full use of suitable forest land for ginseng cultivation, adopting ecological planting and simulated wild cultivation models to plant under-forest ginseng, with a total planting area of over 1 million mu and an annual output value of nearly 12.3 billion yuan last year.
"We improve forest quality through scientific forest management, while creating sufficient space and good conditions for under-forest ginseng cultivation," said Li Dongyou (李东友), Deputy Director of the Jilin Provincial Forestry and Grassland Bureau (吉林省林业和草原局). For example, for artificial larch commercial forests suitable for under-forest ginseng growth, scientific management and tending measures are used to maintain the canopy density within a reasonable range, which is conducive to the rapid growth of trees and promotes the formation of industrial development space that meets the needs of under-forest ginseng cultivation.
Innovate support models and cultivate business entities for the under-forest economy.
Promote the "forestry standard land" model, efficiently allocate forest land and supporting facilities, and create a "move-in-ready" entrepreneurial environment. In Shaowu City (邵武市), Nanping City (南平市), Fujian Province (福建省), the Erdu State-owned Forest Farm (二都国有林场) is creating "Wuyi Under-Forest Standard Land" (武夷林下标准地), equipped with facilities such as water, electricity, roads, and management and protection houses, and is currently attracting investment. "Social capital enters through leasing, equity participation, cooperative operation, and other forms. The local government will provide full-cycle services to ensure that projects are introduced, implemented, and developed well," said Yang Kaixing (杨开兴), professor-level senior engineer at the Shaowu City Forestry Bureau (邵武市林业局).
Comprehensively use financial instruments such as loans, insurance, funds, and bonds to innovate financial support models for the development of the under-forest economy. Yao'an County (姚安县), Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture (楚雄彝族自治州), Yunnan Province (云南省), has vast under-forest space and a good foundation for the flower industry. The Rural Credit Cooperative of Yunnan Province (云南省农村信用社) has launched credit products such as "Forest Flower Loans" locally to solve the problem of capital shortage for farmers planting flowers under the forest; it has also innovatively launched insurance products such as "Forest Flower Insurance" to reduce the risks brought by market fluctuations and natural disasters.
Strengthen supporting services and consolidate the support for the development of the under-forest economy.
A "Technical Training on Planting Eucommia ulmoides under Olive Groves" in Huangling Village (黄岭村), Dongsheng Town (东升镇), Yingshan County (营山县), Sichuan Province (四川省), attracted hundreds of business entities to participate. "We organize professional personnel to provide technical training guidance, policy consultation, industrial planning, and other services in flexible and diverse models, making it easy for forest farmers to learn and get started," said the relevant person in charge of the Yingshan County Forestry Bureau (营山县林业局).
Support leading enterprises to grow bigger and stronger. Relevant departments in Anshun City (安顺市), Guizhou Province (贵州省), guide the creation of interest linkage mechanisms such as "leading enterprises + bases + farmers" to help leading enterprises open up the entire chain of planting, breeding, processing, and marketing, and promote the integrated development of the three industries. Jinji Farm Ecological Agriculture Development Co., Ltd. (金鸡农庄生态农业发展有限公司) extends the under-forest economic industry chain, creating various business formats such as leisure tourism, agricultural and special product breeding, processing and sales, and public training bases. Last year, it received over 180,000 tourists, driving the development of 51 farmhouses in the surrounding area, and the added value consumption of agricultural and special products increased to 38.5% of the total output value.
The key to policy implementation lies in transforming top-level design into concrete practice and ultimately producing practical results. The relevant person in charge of the Forestry and Grassland Reform and Development Department of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局) stated that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, they will guide local forestry and grassland authorities to earnestly implement the "Measures," formulate relevant technical standards in light of actual conditions, do a good job in supervision and management, promote the high-quality development of the under-forest economy, and better make "green mountains and clear waters" a "happy backer" for the people.
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Li Zheng (李拯), *People's Daily* Commentator
Zhang Liqun (张立群), Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and President of Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学)
Li Zheng (李拯): As the four Jiaotong Universities jointly celebrate the 130th anniversary of their founding, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to all faculty and students, emphasizing "inheriting and promoting the spirit of westward relocation." The core of the spirit of westward relocation is patriotism, and its essence is to listen to the Party's command and follow the Party, sharing the same breath and destiny with the Party and the country, and with the nation and the people. Over the past 70 years of westward relocation, how has the spirit of westward relocation shaped the development of Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学)?
Zhang Liqun (张立群): "Chang'an (长安) is good, construction awaits support, hundreds of thousands of heroes have the spirit of lakes and seas, the soft Wu dialect fills the streets, why remember Jiangnan!" This "Remembering Jiangnan" published in the school newspaper in 1957 expresses the lofty aspirations of the Jiaotong University (交通大学) people who moved westward to "march towards science and build the great Northwest."
From the Bund of the Huangpu River (黄浦江) to the banks of the Wei River (渭水), the spirit of westward relocation has been consistent, shaping the spiritual foundation of Jiaotong University (交通大学) people that "wherever the Party tells us to go, we will go with our bags on our backs," which still inspires all faculty and students to love the country, strive hard, and strive for excellence. It is precisely because of the nourishment of the spirit of westward relocation that Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学), rooted in the west, has cultivated nearly 400,000 talents of various types for the country, more than half of whom have chosen to make contributions in the central and western regions, creating more than 30,000 scientific research achievements and more than 100 "domestic firsts."
Li Zheng (李拯): Back then, when relocating westward from Shanghai (上海), many faculty and staff had to say goodbye to the convenient urban life and abundant scientific research resources. Therefore, some people believe that the "spirit of westward relocation" is a spirit of sacrifice. What do you think?
Zhang Liqun (张立群): Dialectically speaking, it is a sacrifice, but also an achievement. Jiaotong University (交通大学)'s move to Xi'an (西安) was to undertake a mission that could not be undertaken in Shanghai (上海). After the westward relocation, the university successively established 21 new majors, quickly filling the gap in higher industrial education in the Northwest, helping to solve problems such as the unbalanced layout of national industrial construction, the unbalanced layout of cultural development, and the weak strength of higher education in the west, turning regional shortcomings into overall increments. Many teachers also stood out and made contributions in this process.
Such a sense of the overall situation, development, and values still guides the people of Jiaotong University (交通大学) today. Focusing on the overall national situation, we are reshaping the regional connotation of university development. Based in China, focusing on serving the new era of western development, we are building a "flying innovation, offshore incubation" model; looking at the world, we are taking the lead in establishing the Silk Road University Alliance and undertaking the construction of the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Higher Education Cooperation Center. By transcending geographical restrictions with innovation and cooperation, we have not only opened up the university's development space, but also promoted the integration of the western region into the overall national development.
Li Zheng (李拯): Currently, the competition for cutting-edge technology has become the focus of major power games. Universities are an important part of the national strategic scientific and technological force. How can Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学) contribute to building a world-class science and technology power?
Zhang Liqun (张立群): Universities are places to create and inherit knowledge, and they are a country's knowledge pioneers and civilization bearers. We insist on combining what the country needs, what science and technology are oriented towards, and what the university can do to achieve mutual promotion and common progress in building a world-class university and helping to achieve self-reliance in science and technology.
Taking basic research as the source of living water, we stimulate original innovation through interdisciplinary integration. For example, focusing on the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, we are building an ecosystem of "artificial intelligence + education, scientific research, and governance." In talent cultivation, the university is taking the lead in the Ministry of Education's artificial intelligence "101 Program" and actively promoting the full-discipline "artificial intelligence +" coverage; in scientific research, focusing on space vision, space operation robots, etc., we have produced innovative achievements serving the country's major strategic needs, leaving a distinct "Jiaotong University (交通大学) imprint" in the core module of the Chinese space station, Chang'e-6 (嫦娥六号) and other "national heavy equipment" missions. By deeply promoting the interdisciplinary integration of artificial intelligence with materials, energy, medical care, and other disciplines, we are transforming our profound heritage into a continuous source of innovation momentum.
Integrating the development of education, science and technology, and talent, and promoting the deep integration of industry, academia, and research, universities are the best combination point. Relying on the China Western Science and Technology Innovation Harbor (中国西部科技创新港), we gather global innovation resources, build a deep integration innovation consortium between universities and enterprises, optimize and reshape the National University Science Park, promote the transformation of scientific and technological innovation into new quality productive forces, and make new contributions to building a strong country.
Li Zheng (李拯): General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) highly praised the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" (两弹一星) heroes and the older generation of intellectuals represented by the "westward relocation people." How can the spirit of westward relocation be passed on from generation to generation of teachers and students?
Zhang Liqun (张立群): Looking back at the history of the school, Chen Daxie (陈大燮), a thermal engineering scientist, gave up his Shanghai (上海) property and superior environment; Zhong Zhaolin (钟兆琳), the "father of Chinese electrical machinery," settled his family and came to Xi'an (西安) alone... We Jiaotong University (交通大学) people have been deeply aware from the beginning: there is a bright starry sky above our heads, and a national mission in our hearts.
We have carefully created the original campus drama "Reminiscences of the Westward Relocation Years - Singing Westward," as well as nearly 20 stage short plays based on the "great teachers" of the westward relocation, allowing the spirit of westward relocation to subtly permeate the hearts of contemporary students. Integrating the spirit of westward relocation into the entire process of establishing morality and cultivating people, allowing college students to transform from listeners to practitioners, participants, and inheritors, the spirit of westward relocation can be passed on from generation to generation and continue to thrive.
Li Zheng (李拯): From the perspective of the history of world modernization, the rise of great powers and the growth of first-class universities empower each other. As our country increasingly approaches the center of the world stage, there is a more urgent need to build world-class universities with Chinese characteristics. The spirit of westward relocation reflects the close relationship between education and the fate of the country, tells the story of the mutual achievement of individual struggle and national development, and is engraved with the mission and responsibility of "**国有召唤我必从**" (guó yǒu zhào huàn wǒ bì cóng - "If the country calls, I will follow," indicating a sense of duty to serve the nation). Rooted in the land of China and running universities, growing together with the motherland, and striving forward with the times, world-class universities with Chinese characteristics will continue to emerge, providing intellectual support for the realization of socialist modernization and making Chinese contributions to expanding the boundaries of human civilization.
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Standards are the "protective shield" of industry safety, the "compass" of industrial development, and the "passport" of international trade.
Recently, several news items about national standards have attracted attention.
One is that the full text of the foreign language version of national standards is available free of charge, and users can access and consult it online at any time. As of the end of March 2026, China has cumulatively released 2,613 foreign language versions of national standards.
Another is that the mandatory national standard "Safety Technical Specification for Mobile Power Supplies" has been publicly released, and power banks have new standards. In addition, a number of national standards closely related to people's lives, such as the safety technical requirements for automobile door handles and five new industry standards for cosmetics, have also been released successively.
Why is so much importance attached to standards? What is the significance of standards? Let's start with three stories.
One is a story about "guarding." In the past, problems such as unlicensed operation of the takeaway industry, dirty and messy kitchens, insecure sealing of meals, and "ghost takeaways" occurred from time to time. The "Basic Requirements for Service Management of Takeaway Platforms" implemented at the end of last year directly addressed the key points, clarifying the qualifications for merchants to settle in, the use of food safety seals, and the standardization of delivery processes, building a safety firewall from the source.
Standards safeguard safety and regulate order, and are the bottom line of quality and safety. From food and medicine to household appliances, from equipment manufacturing to digital services, standards manage details, guard the bottom line, and protect people's livelihoods. Allowing standards to run through the entire process of production and life and in all fields, and promoting the transformation of various industries from "barbaric growth" to "standardized quality improvement," will help build a solid bottom line for product quality and continuously enhance the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security.
One is a story about "empowerment." In the past, when it came to "Putian shoes" (莆田鞋), many people's labels were high imitation, cottage, and poor quality. Today, quality, fashion, and trend are increasingly becoming new labels. The continuous improvement of quality is inseparable from the empowerment of the "Putian shoes" series of group standards. After 50,000 consecutive flexes, it is considered qualified only if there is no degumming of the upper and sole cracking; the index of lining and insole abrasion resistance color fastness is increased from no less than level 2 to 3 to no less than level 3 according to the requirements of relevant domestic standards... From durability to health performance, standards have consolidated the foundation of quality and allowed "Putian shoes" to open up a larger market space.
Standards lead innovation and empower manufacturing, and are the "booster" of industrial upgrading. Setting standards is not to bind the hands and feet of development, but to clarify the direction and escort the way to a higher end and a higher level. Taking standards to lead technological progress and helping more Chinese manufacturing to steadily leap towards Chinese creation will enable new quality productive forces to grow better.
There is also a story about "opening up." As Chinese electric vehicles become more and more popular in overseas markets, more and more trading partners are adopting Chinese standards. As of September last year, 35 Chinese automobile standards have been adopted by countries such as Chile (智利), Ecuador (厄瓜多尔), and Nigeria (尼日利亚). The adoption of these standards has reduced the technical barriers to the export of Chinese new energy vehicles, greatly shortened the export certification cycle and cost, and provided important institutional support for Chinese car companies to expand overseas markets.
Standards connect the world, deepen cooperation, and are the language of opening up to the outside world. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China took the lead in formulating 9 of the 18 international standards published in the global crane field; in 2025, China will take the lead in formulating and publishing 285 relevant international standards in various fields such as smart grids, traditional medicine, and brain-computer interfaces... Where the technology is, where the industry is, and where the market is, the standard is there. As more and more Chinese standards become international standards at the same time, "integrating with the world" will help more and more Chinese industries shine globally and build a smooth bridge for world economic and trade exchanges.
Standards are the "protective shield" of industry safety, the "compass" of industrial development, and the "passport" of international trade. Making good use of the "common language" of standards and allowing more Chinese standards to lead development will not only ensure product quality and safety and promote high-quality development of the industry, but also promote China to bring broad opportunities for global development with a more open attitude.
Return to TopBy: 叶传增
Extending the industrial chain, enhancing added value, and improving the mechanism for connecting farmers to agricultural development, the abundant achievements of agricultural modernization will allow the vast number of farmers to taste more sweetness.
This spring, "blueberry freedom" brought consumers a full sense of gain. Not only blueberries, but also cherries, Shine Muscat grapes... Why have these once-expensive fruits fallen sharply in price?
A trip to Yunnan (云南) can provide the answer. At the Daguan Zhuanxin Agricultural Trade Market (大观篆新农贸市场) in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南), blueberries from Chengjiang (澄江), Mengzi (蒙自), and other producing areas are neatly arranged, with pure sweetness, slight sourness, and floral fragrances... With many varieties and large stocks, vendors are not worried about selling, "Now the market is mainly local blueberries, which is our advantage in the off-season."
Compared to imported blueberries, which are mostly on the market from June to December, Yunnan (云南) blueberries start to be on the market as early as November and can continue to be popular until May of the following year. Allowing "foreign specialties" to take root locally and finding differentiated "strategies," the blueberry industry is a microcosm of Yunnan's (云南) adherence to adapting to local conditions and transforming resource advantages into development advantages.
Natural endowment is the biggest support. Yunnan (云南) has unique advantages in developing plateau characteristic agriculture. Understanding the family assets gives direction to industrial development. Located in the golden planting belt, coffee trees grow vigorously in the high mountains and valleys; with similar climates, Australian nuts have taken root in Lincang (临沧); at the same latitude, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县) has introduced Mexican avocados... Closely combining what I have with what the market needs, "foreign specialties" have successfully "settled down," creating more possibilities for enriching the people and revitalizing the industry.
It is more important to grow well than to be able to grow. When Australian nuts first arrived, they also suffered from "acclimatization," and the "root cause" was backward technology. Lincang (临沧) invited scientific research teams to guide, and in 2025, the average yield per mu of all nut experimental demonstration sites in the city increased by 23.3% compared with the previous year. For agricultural production, technology is the best nourishment and the most stable guarantee. Surpassing "relying on the heavens for food" with technological innovation, good resources can truly grow into good industries and reap good benefits.
It is also necessary to cultivate what is introduced. Yunnan's (云南) fresh cut flower production ranks first in the country, but many of the products sold on the market are foreign varieties. The autonomy of the seed industry not only affects cost prices, but also relates to supply security. Cai Yanfei (蔡艳飞), a researcher at the Flower Research Institute of the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (云南省农科院花卉研究所), and her team have cultivated a batch of "Chinese style" roses such as "Baohua" (宝华) and "Wenxiu" (文秀). In 2025, the self-sufficiency rate of flower seedlings in Yunnan (云南) will reach more than 85%. Strengthening the "chip" of the seed industry, so that "local specialties" can catch up, can fundamentally enhance the competitiveness and resilience of the industry.
Matcha from Tongren (铜仁), Guizhou (贵州), goose liver from Weifang (潍坊), Shandong (山东), caviar from Chenzhou (郴州), Hunan (湖南)... More and more netizens have discovered that many "foreign specialties" in traditional impressions are no longer dependent on imports, but have native "domestic versions." Some products are also exported overseas and have a significant share in the global market. From "bringing in" to "going out," this is an agricultural modernization answer sheet jointly written by mountains and rivers, technological empowerment, and industrial craftsmanship.
In recent years, China has vigorously developed high value-added, high-quality agricultural products, and has cultivated more than 90,000 leading agricultural industrialization enterprises above the county level. In the past, Yunnan (云南) coffee mainly sold raw bean materials, and coffee farmers "increased production but not income." Today, Yunnan (云南) is improving the rate of high-quality coffee and intensive processing, developing coffee-tourism integration, creating new "coffee+" consumption scenarios, and constantly climbing up the value chain. Extending the industrial chain, enhancing added value, and improving the mechanism for connecting farmers to agricultural development, the abundant achievements of agricultural modernization will allow the vast number of farmers to taste more sweetness.
At this year's National People's Congress (全国两会), Yunnan (云南) coffee was recommended to the public for its unique flavor of "rich but not strong, fragrant but not bitter, slightly fruity." From "foreign specialties" to "local specialties" to "enriching the people's fruit," taking the road of adapting to local conditions, promoting agriculture through science and technology, and enriching the people through industry, the modernization of agriculture and rural areas is promising, and the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside has broad prospects.
(The author is a reporter from this newspaper's Yunnan Branch (云南分社))
Return to TopIn the first quarter of 2026, China's industrial added value above designated size increased by 6.1% year-on-year. All 31 provinces achieved positive growth, with over 80% of industries experiencing growth. The contribution of industry to economic growth was nearly 40%. Currently, external environmental uncertainties are increasing, but China's complete industrial system, strong industrial resilience, and large market size mean that the fundamental aspects of a stable and positive industrial economy will not change.
This is precisely:
Busy production lines, warehouses full of goods,
Thousands of fine products competing in splendor.
Facing wind and waves with composure,
With a solid foundation, there is no need to panic.
Shen Qiuwen (沈丘文)
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To curb malicious ticket scalping, since the start of ticket sales for the "May Day" holiday, the Railway 12306 platform has cumulatively placed 5.64 million transactions into a slow-speed queue and rejected ticketing for 704,000 transactions, totaling 1.056 million rejected tickets, within the 3-day period from 00:00 on April 16 to 24:00 on April 18.
Some media outlets have exposed the automated ticket-snatching methods of "ticket scalpers." Some use mobile applications that can simulate real-person operations, frantically clicking the purchase button; others use "speed-through plugins" to bypass intermediate steps, enter the payment page in advance, and even grab background database information to break through the platform's verification mechanism and complete orders instantly.
For a long time, people have suffered from malicious ticket scalping. Some third-party platforms use technical advantages to seize ticket sources and then sell them at inflated prices by bundling "acceleration packages" and other products, acting as intermediaries to make huge profits. In fact, this is transforming public transportation resources into a profit-making tool for a few. Such 损公肥私 (sǔn gōng féi sī - "harm the public, benefit the private," to seek private gain at public expense) not only seriously damages the travel rights of passengers but also undermines the fair and just market order.
This time, the railway department used technology to defeat technology. Specifically, the Railway 12306 platform uses big data analysis and risk control technology to first accurately identify Railway 12306 registered accounts that frequently and massively purchase tickets for non-themselves and payment accounts that pay for non-self orders, and then take targeted prevention and control measures such as "slow ticket purchase" and "rejecting ticket issuance," which not only avoids wrongly harming "innocent people" but also powerfully deters malicious ticket scalping.
To address the chaos of ticket affairs, it is necessary to further shift from passive defense to proactive action. Technological upgrades should also bring benefits to more people's livelihoods.
Not long ago, relevant departments jointly interviewed seven third-party platforms involved in railway ticket sales. Two "red lines" are clearly defined: they must not use automated programs to carry out large-scale, high-frequency ticket-snatching operations that interfere with the security verification measures of the Railway 12306 platform, and they must not interfere with or endanger the safe and stable operation of the Railway 12306 platform. On one side is the "knocking" of regulatory interviews, and on the other is the rigid prevention and control of intercepting ticket issuance. Rules and technology resonate at the same frequency, reflecting the proactive actions and forward efforts of governance, and safeguarding the fair bottom line and inclusive background of public services.
Widening the perspective, this set of "combined punches" has many other uses. For a long time, from expert appointments at top-tier hospitals to reservations at cultural and museum venues, to tickets for popular concerts... wherever there is "supply exceeding demand," there are "ticket scalpers" appearing. Only by compressing the space for violations with proactive governance and cutting off the chain of interests with precise control can we continuously eradicate the breeding ground for malicious ticket scalping, hoarding, and speculation, ensure the rational allocation of public resources, and extend the tentacles of technology for good to more corners of people's lives.
A train ticket is related to a journey; millions of train tickets are related to the operation of society. We look forward to the railway department making persistent efforts to curb illegal activities with normalized strict management and bring more convenience to people's lives.
(Excerpted and edited from *Chongqing Daily (重庆日报)*, original title: "'1.056 Million Tickets Rejected in 3 Days' Saying No to Malicious Ticket Scalping")
Return to TopBy: 洪国强
Some time ago, the "Can't Get It Done" safety-net window in Jiande City (建德市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), became popular, and many netizens praised Zhejiang's (浙江) government services. As a grassroots public security police officer who is at the window every day, I am very proud. The establishment and improvement of this window is not only an optimization of government services, but also a "calibration" of the view of political achievements.
When the window was first established, many colleagues didn't understand, "If it can't be done, what can I do?" This kind of incomprehension includes helplessness when dealing with tricky matters, and also the helplessness of not being able to help. I am at the window every day, and I know very well that the "can't get it done" caused by incomplete materials, historical legacies, etc., is the most blocked and urgent concern in the minds of the masses. To "get things done," the system must be "visible" and the service must "keep up."
Some things are not that they "can't be done," but that they are difficult to do. Sister Zhong (钟大姐), who has lived in Jiande (建德) for more than 20 years since coming from Guizhou (贵州), has been unable to enjoy the minimum living allowance and other benefits due to household registration problems, despite her poor living conditions. According to the original regulations, if she wanted to get things done, she had to return to her hometown in person, but the journey was long and family conflicts were sharp, so it was difficult for Sister Zhong (钟大姐) to go back. Through the "Inter-Provincial Cooperation Mechanism for ID Cards," we repeatedly communicated, sent letters for investigation and verification, and finally helped her solve the problem and helped her live a stable life. For things that are difficult for the people to do themselves, cooperation can "take a step forward" to get them done. We have established a "acceptance-coordination-supervision" full-cycle service system, and proactively turned the difficulties of the masses into our own business. Innovating mechanisms and working together to tackle the 硬骨头 (yìng gǔ tóu - "hard bone," a difficult problem), we can turn "no way" into "a solution."
The urgent needs and concerns of the masses are numerous and complicated, and government affairs need to be solved with sustained effort. By the same token, "safety-net handling" is not a sprint, but a long-distance race. In 2023, Jiande (建德) took the lead in exploring the entire online handling of ID cards in the province, with online application and delivery to home, so that residents do not have to take leave to run to the window. In recent years, Jiande's (建德) rural areas have developed the homestay economy, and many owners have been unable to apply for special industry permits because their property ownership certificates have not been completed, and they cannot open their businesses after renovation. We have implemented "acceptance with missing documents +", allowing owners to apply for industry permits first, without delaying the opening of the business, and then improve the materials later. Services are constantly "accelerating," activating the "nerve endings" of handling affairs. In the process of "solving problems for the people" time after time, there are fewer frowns and more smiles; there are more non-face-to-face transactions, but the hearts are closer.
The times are developing rapidly, and people's livelihood work must also keep pace with the times. At present, the cross-regional flow of population is frequent, and it is a new pain point for people from other provinces and regions to return to their original places of origin to handle affairs. Especially in the context of the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), related needs are more urgent. We are exploring pilot projects for newborn household registration across provinces (cities). Ms. Zhu (朱女士), a resident of Jiangsu (江苏) with household registration who works and lives in Jiande (建德), successfully registered her one-month-old daughter's household registration in just 3 minutes. Stepping out of the "one-acre three-point land," a small window can also become a large channel. Continuously optimizing services in response to the new characteristics of people's livelihood work will give the masses a greater sense of gain and make development warmer.
Some people say that our window's "going viral" this time counts as an achievement. My colleagues and I understand that the real achievement is not "temporary brilliance," but standing firm on the people's position and making persistent efforts. Over the years, we have closed-loop disposed of account books one by one, and summarized and promoted cases one by one. What we are aiming for is not a popular breakout, but the sincere satisfaction of the masses. It is precisely because we "sit firmly on the side of the people" that we can take the initiative to dismantle the "walls" between departments and work together without shirking responsibility. Continuously improving the efficiency of government services, reducing the worries of the people in handling affairs, and allowing them to better focus on production and life, our city will flourish and generate an enterprising spirit.
At present, there are still many historical legacy problems and people's livelihood bottlenecks that need to be solved urgently, and more diverse people's livelihood needs need to be "solved" with digital and intelligent means. We will always respond to the calls of the times and the expectations of the people, and constantly achieve practical results in serving the people.
(The author is a window police officer of the Government Service Work Section of the Public Security Bureau of Jiande City (建德市公安局) in Zhejiang Province (浙江省). This report was compiled by Liu Junguo (刘军国), a reporter from this newspaper.)
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Return to TopBy: 《环球人物》记者 高 塬
A Brief Biography
Feng Shi (冯时), born in Beijing (北京) in October 1958, is an archaeologist, paleographer, and member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院). He graduated from the Department of Archaeology at Peking University (北京大学) in 1982. He has consistently dedicated himself to understanding and researching archaeology from an astronomical perspective, continuously exploring new methods and perspectives for historical research, and persistently striving to establish a system of Chinese archaeoastronomy. His published works include "Chinese Archaeoastronomy (中国天文考古学)," "Ancient Chinese Astronomy and Humanities (中国古代的天文与人文)," and "Civilization as Ceasing: Ancient Astronomy, Thought, and Institutions (文明以止：上古的天文、思想与制度)."
Recently, a video of Feng Shi (冯时) discussing topics such as the ancient Chinese view of the universe and the origin of Chinese civilization sparked heated discussions on social media, with comments like "shocking" and "the more I think about it, the more obsessed I become." Some Gen Z netizens even "showed off" their densely packed "lecture notes" spanning over a dozen pages.
At the end of last year, after the publication of his new book "On Civilization (文明论)," Feng Shi (冯时) attended an academic exchange at the Shangdu Site Museum (商都遗址博物院) in Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南). The atmosphere was lively, with enthusiastic speeches from the audience, who continued to surround Feng Shi (冯时) with questions even after the lecture ended. Feng Shi (冯时) was taken by surprise by the public's enthusiasm for archaeology. Throughout his decades of research, he himself often experiences a heartfelt impulse.
In 1978, Feng Shi (冯时) entered the Department of History at Peking University (北京大学), where he was guided by renowned scholars such as Deng Guangming (邓广铭) and Zou Heng (邹衡), stepping into the world of archaeology. "Looking back now, the luck I had at that time is still exciting." In 1987, the dragon-shaped pattern discovered in Tomb No. 45 at the Xishuipo Site (西水坡遗址) in Puyang (濮阳), Henan (河南), shocked him, and he began to contemplate the relationship between astronomy and civilization: "I want to establish a discipline called Chinese Archaeoastronomy (中国天文考古学)." Subsequently, with the publication of more archaeological findings, he traced the origin of Chinese astronomy back to 8,000 years ago or even earlier, sparking heated discussions in academic circles. Today, regarding the standards, origins, characteristics, and future of Chinese civilization, Feng Shi (冯时) analyzes them one by one in over 100,000 words in his book "On Civilization (文明论)."
"Cultivating the inner self is an important marker that distinguishes humans from other creatures and enables civilization."
Through studying history and strengthening cultural confidence, Feng Shi (冯时) is both a participant and a thinker. "For a long time, when we talked about our cultural traditions, we were always not confident and lacked conviction."
"What is our own theory of civilization? Few people have systematically sorted it out." In 2018, Feng Shi (冯时) published the book "Civilization as Ceasing: Ancient Astronomy, Thought, and Institutions (文明以止：上古的天文、思想与制度)." The first chapter of the book discusses the theory of Chinese civilization, but due to space limitations, it was not fully expanded, and Feng Shi (冯时) always felt unsatisfied.
At the end of 2021, he started writing again, working on "Our Civilization (我们的文明)." "I wrote it intermittently for more than two years," pouring out all the research accumulation and thoughts from the past. As a result, the more he wrote, the more there was to write. "To prevent it from being top-heavy, I took the completed part as a prelude and published it as a separate book, hence the current one," Feng Shi (冯时) said.
"The civilization spoken of in Chinese culture fundamentally seeks to achieve the state of a 'Junzi (君子)' through moral cultivation." Feng Shi (冯时) said that the traditional Chinese view of civilization—taking cultural virtue as the foundation for becoming a person—aims to achieve the state of a Junzi (君子); taking knowledge as the foundation for establishing oneself—pursues the sustainable development of human society; and taking ritual and music as the foundation for governing the world—establishes a harmonious and well-integrated social order. These "three foundations and three essentials" constitute the characteristics of Chinese civilization, which are consistent from ancient times to the present.
To be more specific, what exactly is Chinese civilization? Feng Shi (冯时) raised his hand and wrote a character for the reporter—文 (wén), meaning "culture" or "civilization." "In the oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions of the Shang (商) and Zhou (周) dynasties, the character '文 (wén)' resembles a standing person with a heart in the middle. So, does the purpose of the character '文 (wén)' emphasize that humans have a heart? Obviously not. The heart is an organ common to all living beings, but among the characters representing birds and animals in ancient writing, only the character '文 (wén)' shows a heart. By emphasizing the human heart, the ancient sages were telling us that cultivating the inner self is an important marker that distinguishes humans from other creatures and enables civilization. This view of civilization, where those who hold benevolence in their hearts are considered human, has been passed down to this day. Today, we should all confidently tell others that Chinese civilization is a civilization that rectifies the world and people's hearts with benevolence and virtue," Feng Shi (冯时) said.
"I want to study ancient Chinese civilization from the astronomical perspective of the relics, remains, and artifacts left by the ancients."
Feng Shi's (冯时) research on the origin of Chinese civilization can be traced back to earlier times.
"When I was a child, I was interested in things like calligraphy and painting." Feng Shi (冯时) recalled that during middle school, he studied calligraphy with the calligrapher and painter Yin Shoushi (尹瘦石). After practicing calligraphy, he would usually chat with Mr. Yin (尹先生). In 1978, when Feng Shi (冯时) was studying archaeology at the Department of History at Peking University (北京大学), he was fortunate enough to become an assistant to the renowned archaeologist Gao Ming (高明), assisting Gao Ming (高明) in compiling "A General Theory of Chinese Paleography (中国古文字学通论)." Every afternoon, Feng Shi (冯时) would go to Gao Ming's (高明) home to help with copying and writing, gaining a lot. "Ancient writing carries the knowledge and thoughts of the ancient sages. Every time I interpret it, I can feel their mental journey, and I feel very excited," Feng Shi (冯时) said.
Going further, while studying bronze inscriptions and oracle bone inscriptions, Feng Shi (冯时) discovered that if he did not have a good understanding of ancient calendars, many historical materials would be difficult to explain. Therefore, he began to study the Shang Dynasty (商代) calendar and then focused on related research and archaeological discoveries in ancient astronomy.
In May 1987, a large-scale ancient tomb complex was discovered at Xishuipo (西水坡) in Puyang (濮阳), Henan (河南), mostly relics of the Yangshao Culture (仰韶文化). In Tomb No. 45, experts discovered that the tomb owner's east and west sides were respectively decorated with dragon and tiger patterns composed of shells. Among them, the image of the dragon was the earliest, largest, and most realistic dragon image discovered in China at that time, and it was identified to be about 6,500 years old. At that time, Feng Shi (冯时), who was studying astronomy and calendars, keenly realized that the shape of this dragon was related to the Four Symbols (四象) and was even identical to some of the content in an astronomical chart depicting the Twenty-Eight Mansions (二十八宿) in the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng (曾侯乙) during the Warring States period (战国时期). He immediately began writing, completing and publishing a paper in two months, which opened his decades-long research path on the relationship between astronomy and the origin of civilization, and later established the specialized discipline of "Chinese Archaeoastronomy (中国天文考古学)." "I want to study ancient Chinese civilization from the astronomical perspective of the relics, remains, and artifacts left by the ancients," Feng Shi (冯时) said.
"The Book of Changes (周易) says, 'Seeing the dragon in the field, the world is civilized (见龙在田，天下文明).' The astronomical phenomenon represented by 'seeing the dragon in the field' is actually the Horn constellation (角宿) of the Azure Dragon constellation (苍龙星象), which appears in the east at dusk, that is, the agricultural proverb says, 'On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head (二月二，龙抬头),' telling people that all things are reviving. This means that the ancestors accurately understood the changes in time based on the operation and changes of the stars, and at the same time, they established and taught agricultural timing to guide agricultural production, and then established a civilized society," Feng Shi (冯时) said.
In 1998, he completed the book "Chinese Archaeoastronomy (中国天文考古学)," proposing the view that "the origin of civilization and the origin of astronomy are roughly in the same period." Later, he wrote "Ancient Chinese Astronomy and Humanities (中国古代的天文与人文)," explaining Chinese civilization from multiple clues such as the view of time and space, the view of sacrifice, the view of religion, the system of codes and institutions, the view of philosophy, and the view of science.
"In recent years, we have had some new discoveries. The stele and sundial unearthed from the Dongmentou Neolithic Site (东门头新石器时代遗址) in Hubei (湖北) have traced the history of ancient Chinese sundial measurement back to about 8,000 years ago, which is closely related to the formation of the ancient people's view of time and space and the universe. According to archaeological research in recent years, the Yi hexagrams discovered in the Shangshan Culture (上山文化) in Zhejiang (浙江) about 8,500 years ago mean that our ancestors had a speculative philosophical view at that time," Feng Shi (冯时) said.
"Break traditional mindsets and constantly explore new methods and perspectives for historical research."
Over the years, Feng Shi (冯时) has taught courses such as historical philology, archaeoastronomy, and paleography at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院大学), which are very popular.
"Archaeoastronomy is a branch of archaeology. Considering that no one has systematically talked about this aspect before, I opened this course. I hope that through this course, students can break traditional mindsets and constantly explore new methods and perspectives for historical research," Feng Shi (冯时) said.
In addition to academic research, Feng Shi (冯时) has personally felt the changes in public awareness and concepts in lectures. "When I first studied archaeoastronomy, some people didn't think much of it. Now, there is a kind of awareness in the archaeological community—to examine ancient relics from the perspective of astronomy or the relationship between heaven and man. As for the public, I can feel that their thirst for Chinese culture is extremely enthusiastic, especially when the most precious things in culture and civilization are displayed to them, this enthusiasm is particularly high. Because this is what flows in our blood," Feng Shi (冯时) said. "In addition, we emphasize the long history of Chinese civilization, not necessarily to be specific to a certain year, but to inherit and promote this civilization achievement."
"2026 is the 105th anniversary of the birth of modern archaeology in China. The reason why archaeology is so important in the academic world today is that it can provide real and reliable materials for us to understand real and reliable history. The predecessors have gone a long way, and our generation of archaeologists has a great responsibility." At the end of the interview, Feng Shi (冯时) still had more to say. He looked up into the distance, his eyes seemed to penetrate the clouds, and together with the ancients, he looked up at the starry sky above his head...
Reporter's Notes
Let More and More Young People Fall in Love with Traditional Culture
When I met Feng Shi (冯时), he spoke in a gentle voice, and his gestures did not have the air of a pedant. In writing books, teaching classes, and giving lectures, he strives to use concise and clear language to explain the profound and obscure knowledge of archaeoastronomy.
Archaeoastronomy, in Feng Shi's (冯时) view, is a fun and very romantic discipline. During the interview, whenever the reporter mentioned a site, he could immediately point out the ancient astronomical concepts hidden behind it. He said that when the ancestors of the Neolithic period looked up at the starry sky, they might have been thinking: "Who am I, who are we? What are heaven and earth?" Thus, the seeds of civilization took root and sprouted.
"I was excited first, and now everyone is excited." Feng Shi's (冯时) words during the interview were impressive. In recent years, he has been writing tirelessly, just to remind us that Chinese civilization is far more ancient and wiser than we imagine... And when more and more young people fall in love with Guochao (国潮, Chinese trends) and traditional culture, the research and interpretation of Chinese civilization by generations of Chinese archaeologists will have more echoes of the times.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 丁志军
In the spring of Inner Mongolia's Horqin Left Rear Banner (科尔沁左翼后旗), warm winds blow across the fields of Tuo Zhao (坨沼) as a spring plowing field meeting is in full swing. Han Tao (韩涛), a retired cadre in his late sixties, squats beside a seeder, his hands covered in soil, patiently helping farmers adjust machine parameters and explaining the key techniques of sowing density and fertilizer separation, again and again. The farmers listen, nodding frequently, and constantly asking Han Tao for advice.
This scene is a daily occurrence for Han Tao (韩涛), a retired cadre from Horqin Left Rear Banner (科尔沁左翼后旗), who is rooted in Tuo Zhao (坨沼) and promotes agricultural technology.
Promoting Corn Planting Technology to Grow "Ton Grain Fields" in Tuo Zhao
Horqin Left Rear Banner (科尔沁左翼后旗) is located at the junction of the Horqin Sandy Land (科尔沁沙地) and the Songliao Plain (松辽平原). More than 90% of the cultivated land in the area is Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land, interspersed with sandy mounds and depressions. "Plant a mound, harvest a cart, thresh a sack, cook a pot" is a true reflection of the past farming practices of local farmers and herdsmen. Han Tao (韩涛), who grew up here, watched his parents work hard but reap meager harvests, and a seed of turning wasteland into fertile land was planted in his heart. "This land is not without potential, but it lacks good technology and good ways. Only by finding the right direction can we let the villagers live a good life," said Han Tao (韩涛).
After retiring in 2019, Han Tao (韩涛) served as the president of the Horqin Left Rear Banner Ecological Civilization Construction Promotion Association (科左后旗生态文明建设促进会). He went to various places to study and found that the shallow-buried drip irrigation water and fertilizer integration corn planting technology in the plains can save water and fertilizer and achieve high grain yields, which may be promoted and applied in Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land. In 2022, Han Tao (韩涛) selected 5 farmers and 120 mu of Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land in Bayanmaodu Sumu (巴彦毛都苏木) to carry out technical experiments.
The terrain of Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land is undulating and the slopes are uneven, and the technical model of the plains cannot be directly copied, and everything must be explored from scratch. Han Tao (韩涛) braved the scorching sun and wind and sand every day, surveying the terrain, drawing construction drawings, and leading farmers to lay main pipes and branch pipes, demonstrating pipe laying techniques on site. Aiming at the problem that the slope of Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land is large and the plain compactor and fertilizer applicator are not suitable, he found local craftsmen, repeatedly tested and transformed them, and created agricultural machinery and equipment suitable for Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land.
In the autumn harvest of 2022, the average yield per mu of corn in the 120 mu experimental field was 1800 jin, and the highest yield per mu reached 2289 jin, which was more than 3 times higher than the traditional planting yield. For the first time, the formerly barren Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land produced a "ton grain field." After the success of the experiment, Han Tao (韩涛) struck while the iron was hot and expanded the demonstration scale in 2023, driving 79 farmers and 3788 mu of Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land to continue to promote this technology. He also purchased a ground thermometer to monitor ground temperature and air temperature every day in early spring, accurately guide the sowing time, and formulate water and fertilizer regulation and pest control programs according to the soil characteristics of different plots, and promptly send the operation essentials to the farmers' WeChat groups. When farmers encountered a shortage of funds, he paid for agricultural materials out of his own pocket, and also organized farmers to buy seeders in groups, saving 1800 yuan per machine for farmers.
Introducing Alfalfa Planting to Achieve a Double Harvest of Ecological and Economic Benefits
Yellow cattle breeding is a traditional pillar industry of local farmers and herdsmen in Horqin Left Rear Banner (科尔沁左翼后旗), but for a long time, local grasslands have been overgrazed and ecological pressure is high, and there is a shortage of feed and high costs for captive breeding. Han Tao (韩涛) thought that to simultaneously achieve ecological improvement and increased livestock income, it is necessary to start with improving the land and cultivating high-quality forage. After learning from many parties, he set his sights on alfalfa - this forage is not only a high-quality feed loved by cattle and sheep, but also can prevent wind and fix sand and improve the soil. However, no one in the local area has tried planting alfalfa in Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land.
Han Tao (韩涛) led several agricultural technicians to travel all over Bayanmaodu (巴彦毛都), Ganqika (甘旗卡), and Bahuta (巴胡塔) 3 Sumu towns, selecting 15 large cattle farmers as demonstration households, and taking the lead in starting alfalfa planting experiments. At that time, 6 demonstration households did not have water irrigation conditions, and 9 households used the water-consuming, oil-consuming, and labor-intensive flood irrigation method, and irrigation became the first hurdle. Han Tao (韩涛) ran around, raising 80,000 yuan in funds and materials, contacted a professional well-drilling team, drilled 6 irrigation wells for water-deficient plots, and equipped all demonstration households with micro-sprinkler equipment, and finally built a 360-mu alfalfa planting demonstration field that "can be irrigated in drought and drained in flood."
Alfalfa took deep roots and grew vigorously in Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land. The first year, it was harvested twice, and from the second year, it can be harvested four times a year. High-quality alfalfa reduces feeding costs, allows beef cattle to gain weight quickly and have better meat quality, and improves milk production and milk quality of dairy cows. Moreover, the root system of alfalfa is developed, like a large net firmly locking the sandy soil, and rhizobia can also fix nitrogen in the air. After 3 years of planting, the fertility of Tuo Zhao (坨沼) land is significantly improved.
Conducting Mobile Agricultural Technology Classrooms to Teach Technology to More Farmers
Han Tao (韩涛) thought that to let technology benefit more villagers, it is necessary to build a long-term agricultural technology service platform. Every morning, his "mobile agricultural technology classroom" starts on time in more than a dozen WeChat groups, explaining the agricultural key points of the day, from spring plowing and sowing, soil improvement, to field management and pest control, explaining everything in detail and patiently.
Han Tao (韩涛) tries his best to transform agricultural technical terms into easy-to-understand vernacular: "Shallow-buried drip irrigation is like equipping each corn with a special kettle, and water and fertilizer directly reach the roots, without wasting a drop of water or a grain of fertilizer," "Dense planting is like a family sitting together to eat, arranged compactly, which can increase production and does not affect growth"... The vivid and image explanation makes farmers understand it as soon as they hear it. In the past 5 years, Han Tao's (韩涛) "mobile agricultural technology classroom" has accumulated nearly 700 online lectures, answered more than 3,000 agricultural technology consultations, and his mobile phone stores the contact information of thousands of farmers.
In recent years, Han Tao (韩涛) has won the title of Advanced Individual for National Unity and Progress in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区) and was awarded the title of "Local Expert" for Rural Revitalization by the Horqin Left Rear Banner People's Government (科左后旗人民政府). He doesn't care much about these honors, and still walks in the fields every day, working with farmers and sharing the joy of harvest. He said: "I am very happy to be able to do something practical for my hometown and for the villagers."
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 28th (Reporter Geng Lei (耿磊)) The Academic Seminar on the *Modern Chinese Dictionary* was held in Beijing (北京) on April 28th. Experts at the meeting stated that in the age of artificial intelligence, as a meticulously compiled and carefully crafted paper dictionary, the *Modern Chinese Dictionary* has irreplaceable academic and cultural value and a fundamental role. It is not only an authoritative document for the public to look up words, standardize language use, and record the evolution of language and writing, but also an important carrier for carrying historical memory, continuing the Chinese cultural heritage, and cultivating the national spirit.
The *Modern Chinese Dictionary* consists of five volumes, containing more than 13,000 single-character entries, more than 157,000 words and phrases of various types, more than 400,000 examples, and a total of more than 12 million words. It took more than 20 years to compile and is currently the largest, most comprehensive, and most complete modern Chinese dictionary in China. Experts at the meeting believe that the dictionary is based on solid literature and spoken language materials, adheres to the principle of "upholding integrity and innovation, and being academic-oriented," and practices the compilation concept of "combining synchronicity and diachrony, combining standardization and descriptiveness, and combining academic and practical aspects." It systematically presents the appearance of modern Chinese vocabulary since the May Fourth Movement, and the words included reflect the magnificent course of continuous change and progress in Chinese society over the past century.
The conference was hosted by the Institute of Linguistics of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院语言研究所) and The Commercial Press (商务印书馆). Nearly 90 experts, scholars, and industry professionals from academia and the publishing industry attended the seminar.
Return to TopOn April 28th, the 7th Lake Opening Festival was held at the Tianchi Lake Scenic Area (天山天池景区) in Fukang City (阜康市), Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture (昌吉回族自治州), Xinjiang (新疆). The scene was filled with wonderful lion dances, ethnic songs and dances, and Guochao performances. Tourists celebrated the lake opening and enjoyed the scenery by boat. The picture shows foreign tourists taking photos at the scenic spot.
Photo by Tao Weiming (陶维明) (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Shanghai on April 28th (Reporter Wang Yinxin (王崟欣)): On April 28th, Shanghai newly recognized 44 innovative enterprise headquarters and awarded them plaques.
The 44 enterprises cover key areas such as integrated circuits, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy. They are all leading enterprises and technology innovation leaders in their respective industries, and have the characteristics of fast growth, high innovation level, and sufficient development vitality. Among them, enterprises in the integrated circuit field are accelerating technological breakthroughs; enterprises in the biomedicine field have achieved fruitful results in the research and development of innovative drugs and biological products, and some have achieved international leading levels; enterprises in the artificial intelligence and digital economy fields have continuously improved their technical strength, and the application of cutting-edge technologies such as core algorithms and large models is accelerating; enterprises in high-end equipment, new energy, new materials and other fields have achieved industrialization breakthroughs in subdivided tracks.
In 2023, Shanghai launched the recognition of innovative enterprise headquarters and continued to increase the cultivation of innovative enterprises. Up to now, Shanghai has recognized a total of 133 innovative enterprise headquarters in 3 batches. These innovative enterprises have obvious innovation cluster effects and significant industrial technology breakthroughs. They also strengthen independent research and development capabilities, lead the collaborative linkage of the industrial chain, drive the development of industrial clusters, and effectively promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.
Return to TopThis report Hefei April 28 (Reporter Xu Jing) Recently, Yu Sixia, Sun Liangliang, and Zhou Xiang from the University of Science and Technology of China, in collaboration with Wang Zizhu from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Zhang Chengjie from Ningbo University, and Song Yongshun from Changzhou Institute of Technology, developed a powerful nonlinear analysis framework for quantum correlations between independent qubits. This framework enables precise characterization of the non-convex structure of these quantum correlations and reveals their critical applications in quantum information tasks. The related research results were recently published in "Physical Review Letters."
Starting from uncertainty relations, the research team derived a set of constraint conditions unique to Bell-type correlations and preparation-measurement-type correlations between qubits, accurately describing the fine structure of the set formed by these correlations, and establishing a clear correspondence between device parameters and quantum correlations. Specifically: First, compared to existing convexification methods, this framework can accurately characterize the non-convex characteristics of the correlation set—which is a hallmark feature of correlations in finite-dimensional quantum systems. Second, the "correlation-based device inference" protocol proposed based on this architecture enables the inference and even unique determination of instrument parameters from general correlation statistics, breaking through the reliance of traditional self-testing on extreme correlations. Third, the inferred device information can be used to directly optimize entanglement detection schemes. After optimization, some localized correlations can also be used to certify quantum entanglement, providing a new perspective for entanglement detection.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王昊男 曾亦辰 朱佩娴
Greenhouses are equipped with intelligent breeding robots, smart agricultural machinery is newly added to hilly and mountainous areas, and new-type farms are empowered by digital technology... China's agricultural science and technology progress contribution rate exceeds 64%, and new technologies are being transformed into vigorous productivity on the front line of agricultural production.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" outline proposes to strengthen the support of agricultural science and technology and equipment. The key to building agriculture into a modern major industry lies in scientific and technological progress and innovation. At present, the overall efficiency of agricultural science and technology innovation in China has been further improved, the contribution rate of agricultural science and technology progress exceeds 64%, the coverage rate of improved crop varieties exceeds 96%, the comprehensive mechanization rate of crop cultivation, planting, and harvesting reaches 76.7%, and the basic realization of full mechanization of major grain crops has been achieved. Various intelligent equipment are showing their skills in agricultural production, and technology has given modern agriculture wings to take off.
Intelligent Breeding Robot
Let robots understand every flower.
Sunlight shines through the greenhouse roof, sprinkling on rows of lush tomato seedlings, with light yellow small flowers blooming vigorously among the vines. A white robot slowly stops along the track, extends its robotic arm, identifies, positions, and pollinates, completing the actions in one go - this is the daily work of the intelligent breeding robot "Ji'er."
"Traditional hybrid breeding and seed production rely entirely on manual labor, which has high labor costs and low efficiency," said Xu Cao, a researcher at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院遗传与发育生物学研究所). He explained that in the process of "emasculating" tomatoes, it is necessary to manually peel open the flowers, remove the stamens one by one with tweezers, and then perform artificial pollination. "What's more troublesome is soybeans, which have a higher degree of flower closure. Although hybrid soybeans have more than 30% yield increase potential, it is difficult to achieve efficient hybrid seed production, and it has not been possible to promote and apply them to this day," he said.
A new cross-border integration idea has brought about the breakthrough of "Ji'er." The Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院遗传与发育生物学研究所), together with the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院自动化研究所) and the scientific research team of the Brain Cognitive Function Atlas and Brain-like Intelligence Interdisciplinary Research Platform of Huairou Science City (怀柔科学城脑认知功能图谱与类脑智能交叉研究平台), pioneered the intelligent breeding model of "biotechnology foundation + artificial intelligence empowerment + robot labor."
Xu Cao introduced that at the biotechnology level, the team reshaped the flower shape of crops through gene editing, and precisely modified self-pollinating crops such as tomatoes and soybeans. "Through gene editing, the stamens are changed from straight to curved, and the stigma wrapped inside is naturally exposed," he explained. This is equivalent to giving the flowers a precise "plastic surgery" so that the petals that originally needed to be peeled open manually open by themselves.
The integration of artificial intelligence and robotics technology has made precision breeding a reality. Yang Minghao, a researcher at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院自动化研究所), introduced that "Ji'er" integrates a self-developed deep learning method for precise detection of spatial micro-targets and a flexible and gentle operation model for robotic arms. "It can achieve precise identification and spatial positioning of tiny flowers in complex agricultural scenarios such as backlight and foliage occlusion, with a stigma recognition accuracy rate of 85.1%."
Innovative achievements are being transformed into substantial industrial value. In tomato hybrid breeding, "Ji'er" and Xu Cao's pioneering de novo domestication breeding technology are combined to shorten the original 5-year breeding cycle to 1 year, saving more than 25% of labor costs; in the field of soybean breeding, it is the first to achieve rapid creation of structural soybean male sterile lines, which can save 76.2% of artificial pollination time, and is expected to completely change the traditional breeding model of "relying on human eyes and feeling by hand." "The research and development process of 'Ji'er' not only broke through technical bottlenecks, but also cultivated a group of interdisciplinary agricultural science and technology talents, forming a two-way cycle of demand-led talent and practice-led talent," Yang Minghao said.
The core research results related to "Ji'er" were published in the international academic journal *Cell* last year and have been internationally recognized. Today, the research and development team has started the research and development of version 2.0 to promote technology adaptation to more crops such as soybeans and cotton. Yang Minghao admitted that in order to expand the scope of application, robots also need to adapt to more variable and complex planting scenarios.
"Letting robots understand every flower gives us the confidence to overtake agricultural modernization on a new track," Xu Cao said. Using innovation to break through the limitations of arable land and nature, and using technology to continuously improve agricultural efficiency, is the unchanging pursuit of generations of agricultural science and technology workers.
Articulated Steering Wheel Tractor
Hilly and Mountainous Areas Use Agricultural Machinery That Can "Twist Its Waist"
Spring returns to the Loess Plateau, and new greenery appears between the ridges. In Shanlin Village (山林村), Lujiagou Town (鲁家沟镇), Anding District (安定区), Dingxi City (定西市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), Zhao Bin's field welcomed a "new partner" - an articulated steering wheel tractor that can "twist its waist."
"Our terraced fields here have scattered plots, large slopes, and high drops. In the past, traditional agricultural machinery was large in size and had a large turning radius, so it couldn't turn around in small plots at all; the wheel track was wide, so the row spacing of sowing was easy to mess up, leaving a large area in the middle exposed to the sun!" Zhao Bin said, "In the end, we still have to dig with a hoe, which is very laborious!"
Looking at the articulated steering wheel tractor in front of him, Zhao Bin jumped into the driver's seat, turned the steering wheel, and the "iron ox" turned nimbly in a field less than 3 meters wide. "The broken ground that large machines couldn't enter before can be cleaned up in one go."
Rotary tillage, plowing, sowing, ditching... On the loess slope, the "iron ox" climbs slopes and crosses ridges, and with the special navigation system for hilly and mountainous areas, it also supports automatic path planning for irregular plots.
Zhao Wuyun, a professor at the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of Gansu Agricultural University (甘肃农业大学机电工程学院), introduced that although articulated steering is flexible, the body is prone to swing left and right when turning, which makes it impossible to ensure straight-line walking. Faced with this problem, the researchers designed a double hydraulic lock to control the articulated oil cylinder. During operation, when the steering wheel angle is small, the frame is locked, and the front and rear frames do not deflect, ensuring the consistency of the curve operation trajectory. "We have to make the machine able to 'twist its waist' but not 'sprain its waist'," Zhao Wuyun gave an analogy.
76% of the cultivated land in Gansu Province (甘肃省) is hilly and mountainous, and more than 60% of the characteristic industries are also concentrated in hilly and mountainous areas. Compared with the plains, the agricultural machinery market in hilly and mountainous areas is smaller, the purchasing power of villagers is not strong enough, and enterprises are not enthusiastic about participating in research and development. The lack of available machines and the lack of good machines has once become a "bottleneck" problem restricting the development of agriculture in the hilly areas of Gansu (甘肃).
In order to solve the problem of insufficient adaptability of agricultural machinery, Gansu (甘肃) has innovatively built an integrated pilot project for agricultural machinery research and development, manufacturing, promotion, and application. Enterprises focus on innovation, farmers are responsible for verification, and scientific research institutions solve technical problems. All parties work together to promote efficient and practical technical routes. "We have carried out an action to make up for the shortcomings of agricultural machinery and equipment, relying on agricultural machinery promotion stations in various places to collect operation data, failure rates, and assessment records to reduce the burden of research for enterprises," said Liu Wenwu, director of the Agricultural Mechanization Management Office of the Gansu Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (甘肃省农业农村厅农机化管理处). In 2025, the comprehensive mechanization rate of crop cultivation, planting, and harvesting in Gansu Province (甘肃省) will reach 71.3%, and the mechanization rate in hilly and mountainous areas will reach 67%. Making up for the shortcomings has already achieved initial results.
To make agricultural machinery a good helper for farmers, it is also necessary to open up the "last mile" of service. "We are promoting the 'sending teaching to the countryside + convenient examination and certification' service, organizing professional teachers to go deep into various villages and communities to realize one-stop processing of training, examination and certification, and annual inspection, and strive to let machine operators run less, agricultural machinery go to the ground more, and farming be more worry-free," said Zhang Jilin, director of the Agricultural Machinery Service Center of Anding District, Dingxi City (定西市安定区农机服务中心).
Radish Smart Farm
Full-Chain Intelligent Management from Planting to Harvesting
In Yongcheng City (永城市), Henan Province (河南省), Feng Lei, the director of the Minle Planting Professional Cooperative (民乐种植专业合作社), received a phone call. "The Cultivator APP reminds me that Zone 003 needs watering." Feng Lei quickly operated on his mobile phone. After a few seconds, the "5G+water and fertilizer" intelligent irrigation machine in the designated area automatically operated, and the pre-buried patch drip irrigation in the field gradually swelled, and the water droplets reached the roots of the radish.
Following Feng Lei to the field, the scene was refreshing: the tractor had no driver, but it could accurately ridge along a straight line; no one pulled water pipes or opened water valves for field irrigation, and the intelligent irrigation machine automatically operated; when fertilization was needed, the unmanned plant protection machine automatically took off, intelligently identified weak seedling areas, and accurately "applied fertilizer"...
"This is the first radish smart farm in Henan (河南). Here, farming has changed from physical labor to technical work," said Li Guoqiang, director of the Smart Agriculture Research Office of the Information Institute of the Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (河南省农业科学院信息所智慧农业研究室). The radish smart farm builds a "perception-decision-execution" full-chain intelligent management system to achieve precise cultivation, intelligent management, and efficient harvesting and storage.
Inside the farm, nearly 10,000 mu of radish fields are full of vitality. In Honglou Village (洪楼村), Jiangkou Town (蒋口镇), Yongcheng City (永城市), the Beidou base station (北斗基站) has been erected on the edge of the field, and the laser land leveler is running in the field, automatically adjusting to the preset height according to the ground height changes.
From "sweat dripping under the soil" to "full cloud planting and harvesting," the small radish integrates cutting-edge technology. "The construction and operation of the farm is a successful practice of the deep integration of smart agriculture and the characteristic vegetable industry," Li Guoqiang introduced. Relying on the radish smart farm, the Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (河南省农科院) has built a digital map of Yongcheng (永城) radish planting, successfully applied the smart production technology system to radish production, and innovated the "early spring carrot + summer corn + autumn white radish" three-crop-a-year planting model, building a "high-quality variety + smart planting + primary processing + fresh-keeping storage + diversified sales" full-chain management system, forming a 10,000-mu scale characteristic industry cluster.
Intelligent equipment has also greatly improved the efficiency of radish management. The farm densely deploys soil moisture sensors and small environmental monitoring equipment in the field to capture real-time growth data such as temperature and humidity, and intelligently analyzes and accurately feeds back through the agricultural big data platform. Feng Lei said that since using the smart agriculture planting system, water consumption per mu has been reduced by 30%, and the amount of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has been reduced by 25%. The radishes grown have good appearance and taste, and earn more than 1,400 yuan per mu per year.
In the radish cleaning workshop located in Honglou Village (洪楼村), workers are cleaning and maintaining 3 intelligent radish cleaning lines and 9 large cold storages. The new batch of carrots will be processed here, bagged, pre-cooled, and then sent to various parts of the country and exported overseas. This new smart agricultural ecology built by digital intelligence welcomes a new round of cultivation.
Return to TopBy: 卢 涛
From the precise breeding of the robot "Jill" (吉儿), to the tractors that can "twist their waists" being used in mountainous areas, and then to the smart "housekeeper" for radish planting, harvesting, storage, and sales, technological innovation is being transformed into visible new quality productive forces in agriculture. China has a vast territory, diverse land types, and diverse agricultural production methods. Only by finding problems in the fields and solving them with innovation can agricultural technological progress have a handle and see results.
In the fields, agriculture "poses the questions," and technology "provides the answers." How can rice achieve stable yield and improved quality in high-temperature environments? China's research team has cloned the world's first rice heat-resistant gene, and it is expected that "heat-resistant" rice can be grown. How can smart farms be transformed from a concept into reality? In the Fuxi Farm (伏羲农场), which has been established and operated in many places, farming has changed from relying on manpower to relying on machinery, and from relying on experience to relying on data.
In the agricultural field, the technological tackling mechanism of "collecting needs oriented to the industry, researching and demonstrating oriented to the scene, and evaluating and accepting oriented to the user" is constantly being improved. Agricultural authorities, research institutions, agricultural enterprises, and farmers jointly compose a "concerto" so that scientific and technological achievements and agricultural production can complement each other, continuously improve the overall effectiveness of technological innovation, and allow more and more usable, easy-to-use, and practical new technologies and equipment to enter villages and households and take root and sprout in the vast fields.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张志锋 罗阳奇
At night, on the banks of the Yangtze River (长江) in Wuhu City (芜湖市), Anhui Province (安徽省), the Wuhu Old Shipyard (芜湖老船厂), with its more than 100-year history, is brightly lit. Gantry cranes, old factory buildings, and other industrial relics retain the marks of time, while new business formats such as bookstores, teahouses, and basketball parks are laid out among them, and a 70,000-square-meter urban park has sprung up. Today, the old shipyard is a new urban space integrating the four functions of residence, cultural tourism, landscape, and office.
The predecessor of the old shipyard was the Fuji Heng Machinery Factory (福记恒机器厂), founded in 1900. After the Wuhu Shipyard (芜湖造船厂) moved out of the central urban area of Wuhu (芜湖) in 2008, this old factory area was left idle. "The renovation of the old shipyard focuses on combining the protection of industrial heritage with modern urban renewal. Now it is becoming Wuhu's urban living room," said Ding Kai (丁恺), Deputy Director of the Culture, Tourism and Sports Bureau of Jinghu District (镜湖区), Wuhu City (芜湖市).
Starting from the old shipyard and heading north, you will arrive at the Sanhu (三湖) (Yinhu (银湖), Fengminghu (凤鸣湖), and Qingtinghu (蜻蜓湖)) area in the Wuhu Economic and Technological Development Zone (芜湖市经开区). The lake surface is sparkling, and the lawn is full of greenery.
The Sanhu area was originally a traditional manufacturing park, which once faced the dilemma of extensive development: the average plot ratio of industrial land was only 0.89, and the factory buildings were old and scattered; urban villages were squeezed between the factory areas, and rainwater and sewage pipe networks were mixed; the lake surface was encroached upon, and the water quality deteriorated.
Moreover, although there are many enterprises and employees in the Sanhu area, everyone runs to the urban area after get off work due to the weak functional facilities. "Only by reconstructing the production, living, and ecological space through urban renewal can people be willing to stay," said the relevant person in charge of the Management Committee of the Economic and Technological Development Zone (经开区管委会).
The Economic and Technological Development Zone (经开区) re-planned and designed the Sanhu area, compiled a three-year action implementation plan, with a total investment of 35 billion yuan, and implemented 75 comprehensive management projects. The traditional manufacturing enterprises in the area were relocated uniformly, and inefficient land use was cleared through "one enterprise, one policy" (**一企一策** (yī qǐ yī cè - "one enterprise, one policy," a tailored approach to solving problems for individual businesses)). The space vacated was used to build schools, hospitals, hotels, and neighborhood centers, and more and more citizens felt the warmth of people's livelihood brought about by urban renewal.
"Replacing birds in a cage" (**腾笼换鸟** (téng lóng huàn niǎo - "empty the cage and change the birds," replace old industries with new ones)) has also activated new momentum for the development of the Sanhu area. At present, the Sanhu area has attracted more than 50 science and technology innovation enterprises to build R&D headquarters or regional R&D centers, and has driven the average annual growth of the gross regional product of the Economic and Technological Development Zone (经开区) by nearly 17% in the past three years.
Wuhu (芜湖) has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Urban renewal has become a powerful tool for Wuhu (芜湖) to inherit its historical and cultural context, enhance people's well-being, and empower urban development. As of now, Wuhu (芜湖) has built 57 urban study rooms, more than 100 pocket parks, and 17 neighborhood centers. In the past five years, it has cumulatively renovated 691 old residential communities, benefiting 176,000 households, and strived to build a high-energy innovation, high-quality life, and high-value ecological urban space.
Continuous urban renewal and industrial upgrading have also attracted more and more R&D talents, engineering talents, and science and technology innovation talents to gather in Wuhu (芜湖). From 2020 to 2025, the number of new doctoral talents introduced and cultivated in Wuhu (芜湖) each year increased from less than 100 to 362, and the number of newly recruited college students increased from 16,000 to 100,000.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on April 28th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and four other departments recently jointly issued a notice to launch a joint law enforcement campaign to regulate the recycling and utilization of used power batteries. The action will focus on prominent problems in the recycling and utilization of used power batteries from new energy vehicles, investigate and deal with a number of illegal acts in accordance with laws and regulations, increase the intensity of notification and exposure, strengthen the warning and deterrent effect, and further standardize industry order.
In 2025, the comprehensive utilization of used power batteries for new energy vehicles in China (中国) exceeded 400,000 tons, an increase of 32.9% year-on-year. However, the industry still has problems such as illegally selling used power batteries, using used power batteries to produce substandard products, failing to fulfill information traceability responsibilities, illegally dismantling and polluting the environment, and operating without a license. It is urgent to build a standardized, safe, and efficient recycling system.
The notice details the regulatory and law enforcement tasks in five major areas. Among them, in the field of industry and information technology, the focus is on supervising the uploading of power battery traceability information and the transfer of used power batteries, and working with relevant departments to investigate and deal with behaviors such as refusing to report or reporting false traceability information and illegally selling in accordance with laws and regulations. In the field of ecological environment, focusing on pollution prevention and control, industrial solid waste management and other activities, environmental violations such as construction without approval, illegal discharge of pollutants, and violation of industrial solid waste management regulations will be investigated and dealt with in accordance with laws and regulations. In the field of transportation, behaviors such as unauthorized transportation of used power batteries without obtaining a road transport license for dangerous goods, and illegal sale of used power batteries by motor vehicle maintenance companies will be investigated and dealt with in accordance with laws and regulations.
Return to TopAccording to a report from the People's Daily, Beijing (北京), April 28th (Reporter Han Xin (韩鑫)): A reporter learned on the 28th from the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) that after evaluating the service quality levels of 3,860 pairs of highway service areas (including parking areas) nationwide, 365 pairs have been rated as Level One service areas, better meeting the travel needs of the public.
In terms of facility configuration, Level One service areas are required to have a certain scale of land area, parking spaces, public toilet stalls, and restaurant seating. It also stipulates that the proportion of charging facilities should not be less than 14% of the parking spaces for small passenger cars, and "Driver Homes," mother-and-baby rooms, and other humanized facilities must be built, with full coverage of public WiFi. In terms of service quality, Level One service areas have set high standards and strict requirements for public space environmental hygiene, the richness of catering and retail, the guarantee capacity of charging services, heartwarming services for truck drivers, and complaint feedback mechanisms.
The Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) has formulated the "National Highway Service Area Service Quality Rating Method" to implement dynamic management of Level One service areas. Through a dynamic adjustment mechanism of "能上能下" (néng shàng néng xià - "able to go up and down," a system where individuals or entities can be promoted or demoted based on performance), the service areas are continuously promoted to improve their management and service levels.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) April 28th dispatch (Reporter Wang Yunshan (王云杉)) The reporter learned from the National Data Administration (国家数据局): According to statistics, in 2025, the total amount of data used for artificial intelligence training and inference in China will be 199.48EB (Exabyte), a year-on-year increase of 42.86%, with the amount of inference data exceeding the amount of training data for the first time, reaching 101.34EB.
It is estimated that the ratio of future inference computing power demand to training computing power demand may reach 3:1, or even higher. To adapt to this trend, the National Data Administration (国家数据局) will next focus on urban computing power demand scenarios with low latency, high reliability, and high security, and rationally deploy urban computing power to achieve efficient collaboration and intensive utilization of the "Eastern Data and Western Computing" (东数西算) project, the national integrated computing power network, and urban computing power.
Return to TopVarious regions are actively embracing digital technology, using new technologies to shape new cultural tourism experiences, with new scenes, new consumption patterns, and new business forms constantly emerging. V5 PARK Western Automobile and Motorcycle Park, located in Shapingba District (沙坪坝区), Chongqing (重庆), brings together diverse business formats such as parent-child parks, sports blocks, and extreme sports halls, creating distinctive projects such as digital cycling, VR wingsuit flying, and digital F1 racing simulators, attracting citizens and tourists. The picture shows tourists experiencing the obstacle-crossing adventure amusement facilities in the park.
Photo by Sun Kaifang (孙凯芳) (Image China)
Return to TopAccording to the General Administration of Customs, Beijing (北京) April 28th (Reported by Ouyang Jie (欧阳洁)): In 2025, the General Administration of Customs' review of intellectual property customs filings exceeded 30,000 for the first time, reaching 35,200; national customs seized 86.42 million pieces of goods infringing on intellectual property rights. In the first quarter of this year, 6,901 intellectual property filings were approved, continuing the good growth trend and achieving a good start to the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan."
Customs is working hard to promote intellectual property protection, comprehensively consolidate the intellectual property protection defense line, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese and foreign enterprises and consumers. Focusing on emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and biomedicine, it has launched special actions such as "Long Teng." In response to new foreign trade formats such as cross-border e-commerce and market procurement, a more precise risk assessment model has been established, effectively combating infringement behaviors such as "ant搬家" style. In 2025, 24,600 batches of suspected infringing goods from cross-border e-commerce were seized, and 37.8889 million pieces of suspected infringing goods exported through market procurement were seized, an increase of 48.4% year-on-year.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 28th (Reporter Gu Yekai (谷业凯)) On April 28th, the Chengdu Airlines EU3055 flight, operated by the C909 aircraft, flew from Kashi Lyining International Airport (新疆喀什徕宁国际机场) in Xinjiang (新疆) to Osh International Airport (吉尔吉斯斯坦奥什国际机场) in Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦), marking the official opening of the direct flight route between Kashi (喀什) and Osh (奥什). This is the first route to Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦) opened by Chengdu Airlines (成都航空), and also the second Central Asian regular route operated by the C909 aircraft, which will further promote economic and trade exchanges and mutual communication, and help Xinjiang (新疆) build a golden channel connecting Asia and Europe and a bridgehead for opening up to the west.
Osh (奥什) is the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦) and an aviation hub connecting China (中国), Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. Previously, travel between Kashi (喀什) and Osh (奥什) mainly relied on road passenger transport and connecting flights, resulting in low travel efficiency. The opening of this direct flight route, with a flight time of approximately 1 hour, significantly reduces travel time and costs, facilitating business, tourism, family visits, labor services, and transit passenger travel.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 邱超奕
On April 28th, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) held a press conference to introduce the latest developments and policy arrangements in supporting the employment of key groups such as college graduates, carrying out large-scale vocational skills improvement training, and occupational injury protection for new employment forms.
In the first quarter of this year, 2.99 million new jobs were added in urban areas nationwide, maintaining overall stability in the employment situation. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部), together with relevant departments, issued the "Opinions on Coordinating the Urban and Rural Employment Policy System" (《关于统筹城乡就业政策体系的意见》). Efforts have been increased to implement policies benefiting enterprises and people, with the issuance of 3.1 billion yuan in unemployment insurance stabilization fund rebates, 500 million yuan in one-time job expansion subsidies, and 800 million yuan in skills improvement subsidies.
To promote the employment of key groups, the Spring Breeze Action and Employment Assistance Season activities were carried out, with a cumulative total of 59,000 job fairs held and 36 million job postings released. The "Spring Warmth for Migrant Workers" service action was carried out, transporting nearly 1 million migrant workers "point-to-point." The 100-day action of employment public services entering campuses was launched to promote the early employment of more college graduates.
Measures will be formulated to continue the implementation of phased measures such as stabilization fund rebates and social security subsidies.
This year, the number of college graduates will reach 12.7 million. Yun Donglai (运东来), Deputy Director of the Employment Promotion Department of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部就业促进司), introduced that the scale of graduates continues to expand, and the task of promoting employment is even more important.
At the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部), together with the Ministry of Finance (财政部), introduced 16 policy measures to support the employment of graduates and other young people. Subsequently, measures will be formulated to continue the implementation of phased measures such as stabilization fund rebates and social security subsidies to support enterprises in stabilizing and expanding employment. At the same time, the potential of policy-based positions will be deeply explored, the recruitment of fresh graduates by public institutions will be accelerated, the fifth round of the "Three Supports and One Assistance" (三支一扶) program will be launched, the development of urban and rural community positions will be strengthened, the scale of public sector positions will be stabilized, and efforts will be made to create more and better employment opportunities for college graduates.
According to reports, for graduates who have not yet found employment after leaving school, the human resources and social security departments have started information connection with the education departments in advance to provide "one person, one policy" real-name assistance services to ensure that services are uninterrupted. In particular, for graduates from low-income families, zero-employment families, and those with disabilities, the human resources and social security departments, together with the education departments, provide each person with targeted positions before leaving school, and organize party member cadres to provide paired assistance after leaving school. Unemployed graduates can log in to the official website of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部), search for the job application registration mini-program, or go to the local human resources and social security department's employment public service agency to register for job search. The human resources and social security department will provide everyone with "1131" real-name services, which is at least 1 policy promotion, 1 vocational guidance, 3 job recommendations, and 1 training or internship opportunity.
An artificial intelligence technology skills improvement action will be carried out.
Last year, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) took the lead in carrying out large-scale vocational skills improvement training, with a total of 11.53 million subsidized vocational training sessions throughout the year.
Zhai Tao (翟涛), Deputy Director of the Vocational Capacity Building Department of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部职业能力建设司), said that this year, coordination will be further strengthened, the quality and effectiveness of training will be continuously improved, and more workers will be helped to master a skill and better achieve employment and income growth.
A number of skills improvement actions in key areas and for key groups will be jointly implemented with relevant departments, mainly including areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, low-altitude economy, new energy vehicles, and health and elderly care services. "Mastering artificial intelligence technology application skills has become a rigid demand for workers to improve their employment ability and improve their quality of life. This year, we will work with relevant departments to carry out artificial intelligence technology skills improvement actions, strengthen general education in artificial intelligence, and continuously improve workers' digital literacy and artificial intelligence application capabilities," said Zhai Tao (翟涛).
In the first quarter of this year, 1.128 million people nationwide newly obtained senior worker or higher vocational qualification certificates or vocational skill level certificates, including 86,000 technicians and above, and 721 chief technicians and special-grade technicians were evaluated and appointed. In order to make skills training closer to industries and positions, more than 20 provinces across the country have cultivated more than 300 industry-education-evaluation skills ecosystem chains, effectively promoting the increase of employee skills, the increase of enterprise efficiency, and the enhancement of industrial chain resilience. The human resources and social security departments will further strengthen policy empowerment and strive to create and promote a number of well-known industry-education-evaluation skills ecosystem chains.
Occupational injury protection pilot will be fully launched.
Since the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) launched the occupational injury protection pilot for new employment forms in July 2022, the pilot has gradually expanded to 17 provinces and 11 platform enterprises, with a cumulative participation of more than 27 million people.
Wang Li (王丽), Deputy Director and First-level Inspector of the Work Injury Insurance Department of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部工伤保险司), introduced that the occupational injury protection pilot will be further expanded this year. First, the pilot provinces will be expanded, and it will be fully launched in 31 provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团); second, the pilot enterprises will be expanded, and platform enterprises in the three pilot industries of travel, instant delivery, and intra-city freight will be generally included in the pilot scope this year. Starting from July 1 this year, 9 platform enterprises in the travel industry will be included in the pilot scope, including T3 Chuxing (T3出行), Huaxiaozhu Chuxing (花小猪出行), Yangguang Chuxing (阳光出行), Ruqi Chuxing (如祺出行), Xiangdao Chuxing (享道出行), Jishi Yongche (及时用车), Fengyun Chuxing (风韵出行), Shouqi Yueche (首汽约车), and Meituan Dache (美团打车). Five platform enterprises in the instant delivery industry will be included in the pilot scope, including Xiaoxiang Supermarket (小象超市), Hema Fresh (盒马鲜生), Dingdong Maicai (叮咚买菜), Pupu Supermarket (朴朴超市), and UU Runleg (UU跑腿). On this basis, each province will include small and medium-sized platform enterprises registered in the province and whose business scope is limited to the province or neighboring provinces into the pilot scope in principle within the year, according to the work requirements of "mature batch, included batch."
Return to TopHuazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学):
Bringing the "Imperfections" of the Real World to Students
By Fan Haotian (范昊天), reporter of this newspaper
Precisely identifying goods ahead, smoothly grasping them, and autonomously planning routes to avoid obstacles... In the practical engineering innovation center training room of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学), a labor education class called "Intelligent Logistics Handling Robot Application" is underway.
"Intelligent logistics is an important application area of intelligent manufacturing. We benchmark against real industrial scenarios and have set up four independent course modules: robot assembly and basic movement, robotic arm control, visual recognition, and path planning applications," said Cheng Pei (程佩), the course teacher. This course emphasizes the combination of hands and mind, and the unity of knowledge and action.
Zhao Zeru (赵泽儒), a senior student from the School of Artificial Intelligence and Automation, and his teammates are debugging the intelligent handling vehicle they just assembled. Pressing the start button, the vehicle slowly starts on the simulated track. Just as it is about to reach the raw material area to grab the goods, it stops prematurely, and the robotic arm repeatedly performs material grabbing actions in the air.
"According to the preset, the vehicle should travel in a straight line, but the actual running path has deviated." After consulting with the teacher, Zhao Zeru (赵泽儒) found that there might be a problem with the encoder or the positioning module, but he couldn't find replacement equipment for the time being.
Since there was no suitable hardware, they had to find a solution in the software. Based on the path deviation value, they returned to the computer and adjusted the parameters bit by bit. After repeated debugging, the vehicle finally steadily delivered the goods to the designated location.
"Many students are accustomed to solving problems under idealized and standardized conditions. Labor education, however, places the 'imperfections' of the real world in front of students—batteries run out, sensors drift, robots deviate..." said Chen Xiaoli (陈小丽), the Party branch secretary directly under the Engineering Practice Innovation Center. Only by solving these problems firsthand can students learn to cope with various emergencies in actual production scenarios.
At the same time, another labor education class, electronic foil painting, is being held in the next classroom. Some students are frowning slightly, meticulously outlining the foil painting with pencils stroke by stroke; others are holding silver foil in one hand and small tweezers in the other, carefully laying the foil paper flat on the drawing paper... After steps such as laser engraving, gluing, and foil application, exquisite electronic foil paintings that can be controlled by sound or touch are born.
"This course combines traditional art with modern technology to complete foil painting works with sound, light, and electrical interaction functions," said Peng Junfen (彭军芬), the course teacher. The course uses modern technologies such as laser processing and electronic production to revitalize intangible cultural heritage crafts in labor practice.
Li Junbiao (李浚镖), a senior student from the School of Integrated Circuits, completed an electronic foil painting of a magnolia pattern after eight class hours. "For us, this course is not just about getting credits, but more importantly, it teaches us to truly apply the knowledge from books," said Li Junbiao (李浚镖).
Zhao Jiuzhou (赵九州), a 2021 graduate of the Future Technology College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学) who is currently studying for a doctorate abroad, previously interned in several manufacturing companies and research institutions in China. "The labor education courses during my undergraduate studies improved my hands-on skills, which greatly helped my internship work, allowing me to better understand the principles and applications of precision manufacturing and to flexibly respond to various emergencies on the production line," said Zhao Jiuzhou (赵九州).
Chen Xiaoli (陈小丽) introduced that the labor education courses at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学) are divided into four modules: advanced manufacturing, intelligent applications, creative production, and traditional culture.
Currently, the labor education courses at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学) are mainly offered to undergraduate students and were fully rolled out in 2022. During their four years of undergraduate studies, students can choose courses independently according to their interests, and completing 32 class hours is considered qualified. Since the implementation of the courses, more than 30,000 students have enrolled, and the teaching man-hours have reached nearly 900,000.
Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学):
Intangible Cultural Heritage Lives in the Fingertips of Generations
By Zhang Danhua (张丹华), reporter of this newspaper
"I never thought I would be wrestling with a ball of dough for an entire afternoon." As she said this, Wang Guanru (王冠茹) was carefully holding a freshly steamed rose flower bun. The petals were layered and unfolded, the color was bright, and the aroma of wheat was fragrant. Her fingers were still stained with some flour, and her eyes were full of joy.
This master's student from the School of Marxism at Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学) recently took a special labor education class. There were no obscure theories or heavy documents in the classroom—only colored dough, a steamer, and Liu Shumei (刘淑梅), a representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, who taught everyone how to make flower buns by hand.
Since 2020, Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学) has incorporated labor education into its talent training program, building a nurturing framework of "theory + practice" and "required + elective." In the course design, the school particularly emphasizes introducing excellent traditional Chinese culture and representative projects of intangible cultural heritage into the classroom, allowing students to acquire labor skills and touch cultural roots through hands-on operation.
When she first saw the course notice, Wang Guanru (王冠茹) didn't have much expectation: "I originally thought labor education was just simple hands-on operation, and even felt it was a bit of a waste of time."
However, when the teacher started demonstrating, her attention was gradually drawn in. Liu Shumei (刘淑梅) started with the color matching of the dough, then the basic shaping, techniques, and finally the styling design—the complex Shaanxi flower bun technique was broken down into easy-to-understand and learn steps. "You see, when rubbing, the palm should be relaxed and the force should be even, so that the petals will be natural." As she spoke, the teacher rubbed a small piece of yellow dough into a slender petal prototype.
Wang Guanru (王冠茹) leaned forward unconsciously. She picked up the dough next to her and tried to imitate the teacher's movements. The first time, the petals were too thick; the second time, the edges cracked; the third time, the shape was crooked.
"Don't worry, take your time." The classmate next to her came over and shared her tips—wet your palms slightly, and it will be easier to control when shaping. Wang Guanru (王冠茹) nodded and re-kneaded the dough, matched the colors, and shaped it.
"In Shaanxi, flower buns are indispensable for festivals, weddings, and funerals. Each shape has a meaning, such as pomegranates symbolizing many children and blessings, and peonies symbolizing wealth and auspiciousness..." During the interval while waiting for the flower buns to be steamed, Feng Xiangdong (冯向东), a labor education instructor from the Logistics Support Department of the school, told the students about the historical origins of Shaanxi flower buns.
"I used to think that intangible cultural heritage was far away from us, something in museums. But when you personally knead, pinch, and feel it, you will find that it is originally in life," Wang Guanru (王冠茹) sighed.
While waiting for the flower buns to be steamed, Wang Guanru (王冠茹) looked at the unformed flower bun in her hand, and her heart was filled with a different kind of touch. From the initial carelessness, thinking it was just playing around, to repeated failures and repeated adjustments, and then watching the dough slowly take shape in her hands, she was wrestling with the dough and also talking to herself.
About half an hour later, the steaming flower buns were taken out of the steamer, and the aroma of wheat filled the entire classroom, and the students exclaimed "Wow!" one after another.
"On weekdays, I bury myself in papers and projects, always in a hurry, and rarely have the opportunity to quietly and wholeheartedly focus on a small thing. The patience when kneading the petals, the anticipation when waiting for them to be steamed, and the surprise when the finished product comes out all made me re-experience the preciousness of slowing down," said Wang Guanru (王冠茹).
Back in the dormitory, she wrote a diary, recording her feelings and thoughts: "Labor is not just about hands-on, but also about calming the mind; skills are not just about techniques, but also about attitude. The seemingly simple flower bun contains focus, persistence, and care, and it also made me understand that whether it is learning or life, taking every step steadily is far more powerful than being eager for quick success."
In order to ensure the quality of the courses, "the school specially hired intangible cultural heritage dough sculpture inheritors and local famous chefs as off-campus labor education instructors," said Dai Xiaoyong (代晓勇), deputy secretary of the Party Committee of the Logistics Support Department of the school.
Up to now, Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学) has systematically built more than 40 high-quality labor practice courses in 8 categories, covering multiple directions such as greening maintenance, cooking skills, medical first aid, and service labor. After the courses were launched, a total of more than 30,000 people have signed up for the courses.
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学):
Adding a Pair of Hands During the Busy Farming Season
By Huang Chao (黄超), reporter of this newspaper
"The soil should be piled up first, so that the roots can take root more firmly." The agricultural technician demonstrated while reminding.
One day in spring, in Huaibei Town (怀北镇), Huairou District (怀柔区), Beijing (北京), a group of graduate students from the School of Resources and Environment of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学) walked into a farm and learned how to cultivate tomato soil with agricultural technicians. Piling the soil to the roots little by little along the ridges, when to dig, when to stop, and how high the soil should be piled... Everyone squatted on the ground, listening and learning, and slowly figured out the tricks.
This scene in the greenhouse is a microcosm of labor education at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学) in recent years. Picking tomatoes, pulling Chinese cabbage, picking chestnuts, harvesting pumpkins... batches of students walked out of laboratories and classrooms and into the fields.
"Labor education is not just about getting things done, but also about learning to do things well," said Wang Kaiyue (王凯月), a student from the School of Resources and Environment. After a few times, when encountering on-site situations, she no longer only stared at the theories in the books, but would first look at the actual situation and then think of ways. "I later realized that small skills such as piling tomato soil to a certain height and stepping on the chestnut shell before picking them actually condense labor wisdom."
Labor education provides an extra pair of hands for the villagers during the busy farming season.
"Our agricultural products here are small and refined. There are many characteristic industries such as Hongxiao pears, chestnuts, fresh corn, and tomatoes, but the labor cost is high and the management is difficult, and there is a particular shortage of people during the busy farming season," said Duan Yijing (段伊静), the person in charge of the Huaibei Town (怀北镇) Committee of the Communist Youth League. The school organizes batches of students to participate in labor, "providing the most direct manpower support," even helping to pick a field of corn or a field of tomatoes can alleviate the pressure.
Every harvest season, the labor class in the cabbage field arrives as scheduled. Agricultural technicians demonstrate first, and students are divided into groups. Some are responsible for harvesting in the field, and some are responsible for transporting, gathering, and loading. "After the cabbage is pulled out, the outer yellow leaves must be removed, and the soil attached to the roots must be cleaned." Wang Kaiyue (王凯月) said that it doesn't look complicated, but it is very laborious to do.
"The students undertake the task of serving the society in these labor education activities," said Lu Shaoyu (鹿绍宇), secretary of the Communist Youth League Committee of the School of Resources and Environment.
The unique labor education also allows more technologies, projects, and resources to sink to the grassroots level.
"Why is this cabbage growing so well?" a student asked. "It uses the functional water-soluble fertilizer developed by the team of the Future Technology College of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学)." The agricultural technician took over the conversation and talked about the things in the field: how to alleviate soil compaction, how to adjust uneven growth, and how to judge whether vegetables are resistant to storage. For students, the labor class has both labor and knowledge.
In Duan Yijing's (段伊静) view, college students entering farms, experimental bases, and industrial parks also allow the technologies, projects, and resources in universities to continue to penetrate into the grassroots level. "Application is the landing point of research. I hope more and more college students will participate in grassroots labor and find research directions in real problems," she said.
Organizing students to participate in tree planting around Arbor Day, arranging courses related to hand-peeled walnuts during the harvest season... In recent years, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学) has continued to promote labor education, guiding students to go to the fields during important solar terms and busy farming seasons to understand the value of labor and increase practical skills.
"It can both serve the society and feed back into scientific research." A student said that labor education can allow us to understand the real situation at the grassroots level, bring relevant needs back to the laboratory, and make scientific research closer to actual needs. "Such a labor class is also a practical class to understand the industry and go deep into the grassroots."
From the laboratory to the greenhouse, from the classroom to the field, the students spread vitality and technology in the fields of hope, and cast the eyes of youth on the fertile land that needs them.
(Wang Menghe (王梦荷) participated in the writing)
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Repeatedly debugging intelligent handling robots in the classroom, kneading lifelike flower buns under the guidance of representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, bending down to pick and harvest with sweat on their brows in the fields... Labor courses in universities frequently "go viral," with scenes of courses being instantly filled and classrooms overflowing occurring in many universities.
When students at Harbin Engineering University (哈尔滨工程大学) use ice and snow to carve a model of the "Liaoning" aircraft carrier (辽宁舰) in the cold winter, experiencing the spirit of craftsmanship in practice at minus 20 degrees Celsius; when students at East China Normal University (华东师范大学) enter the kitchen and learn to wash, cut, stir-fry, and stew, and match meat and vegetables with chefs, increasing their life skills—these vivid and lively labor classrooms seem particularly precious.
Young students picking up welding guns, kneading dough, and entering the fields not only confirm the attractiveness of labor courses but also reflect the desire of contemporary youth to explore broader fields. They apply the skills learned in labor courses to real-world scenarios, and in public welfare services and social practice, they more deeply appreciate the value of labor, supplementing an important link in their personal growth.
Empowering growth with practicality. The significance of labor education lies not only in teaching students practical skills but also in injecting spiritual strength into growth. Young people experience the rich connotations of life through labor. When college students personally weld a circuit board, knead a dough flower, or pull out a cabbage, they gain a different kind of joy from immersing themselves in books. The "concrete" in front of them gives people a sense of down-to-earthness and satisfaction from creating with their own hands and witnessing with their own eyes.
Refining skills through actual combat. Labor courses have built a bridge between school education and social needs. Some universities, based on local development needs, have deeply integrated labor classrooms with local industries, allowing students to understand employment trends in labor and master more skills in practice, which not only extends the chain of talent cultivation but also builds a solid platform for youth employment and entrepreneurship. Students learn to solve problems in real-world scenarios and enhance their communication skills in teamwork. The "soft skills" cultivated by labor courses add confidence to their future entry into the workplace.
Serving society with practical work. The practice extended from the classroom allows students to have the opportunity to serve society. Labor education not only conveys the simple value of labor creating a better life but also injects the traditional Chinese virtue of being willing to help others into the hearts of students. In Fujian (福建), the School of Physics and Information Engineering of Fuzhou University (福州大学) insists on labor education entering the community. Students use their professional skills to solve household appliance repair problems for residents. Over the past 47 years, they have repaired more than 40,000 appliances. Abstract circuit diagrams have become visible and tangible practices. In Shaanxi (陕西), students from Xi'an International Studies University (西安外国语大学) use their foreign language and design expertise to help local agricultural products open up sales channels, allowing local specialties to reach a wider market.
The "viral" labor course is essentially a passionate dialogue between youth and society. When the sweat of youth is sprinkled in real life, young people gain growth and progress, and also cultivate a social ethos of respecting labor and loving labor.
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Concepts are the theoretical condensation of experience, and the innovation of concepts is often the core engine and key marker of theoretical innovation. The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) (人民政协) has distinct Chinese characteristics and significant political advantages. It is a scientific, effective, and useful institutional arrangement, possessing unique political value in the history of human political system development. The specialized consultative body is a high-level summary and refinement of the nature, positioning, and working rules of the CPPCC in the new era by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平). Among the "Ten Adherences" in General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thought on strengthening and improving the work of the CPPCC, "adhering to giving play to the role of the CPPCC as a specialized consultative body" is an important component. The concept of a specialized consultative body clarifies the functional positioning of the CPPCC in the national governance system, highlights the institutional characteristics of the CPPCC as an important channel for socialist consultative democracy, and gives the institutional advantages of the CPPCC a clearer and more distinct iconic expression.
The Concept of a Specialized Consultative Body Has Great Significance
In September 2014, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out at the meeting celebrating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the CPPCC: "The CPPCC should give play to its role as a specialized consultative body." In May 2016, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out at the symposium on philosophy and social sciences: "We must be good at refining iconic concepts, creating new concepts, new categories, and new expressions that are easily understood and accepted by the international community, and guiding the international academic community to conduct research and discussion." An iconic concept is a basic concept with high generalization and important explanatory power in a knowledge system, and it is the logical starting point of the knowledge system. The iconic concept of a specialized consultative body carries the historical continuation of the role of the CPPCC and the theoretical expression of the autonomous knowledge system of institutionalized experience.
It embodies the high theoretical consciousness of the Communist Party of China (CPC) (中国共产党) in continuously deepening its understanding of the regularity of the CPPCC's work. After the establishment of the CPPCC, there were nature and positioning titles such as "an important institution for multi-party cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of the CPC" and "a democratic consultative body." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) proposal of the nature and positioning of a specialized consultative body demonstrates the CPC's high consciousness in promoting theoretical innovation of the CPPCC based on practical innovation according to the needs of the development of the CPPCC cause, and realizes the enrichment and development of Marxist united front theory, party theory, and democratic political theory. The concept of a specialized consultative body is an innovative indigenous political concept proposed by the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, based on the "two overall situations" and adhering to the "two combinations," rooted in the practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics. It is a political discourse with "Chinese wisdom." For some time, some studies have been accustomed to interpreting the Chinese system using Western political science concepts and models. The concept of a specialized consultative body breaks away from the research paradigm of "explaining China with the West," demonstrates the confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and has milestone significance in the development history of the CPPCC.
It guides the CPPCC cause to open a new chapter. The nature and positioning of a specialized consultative body provides top-level design and innovation space for strengthening and improving the work of the CPPCC in the new era. Focusing on specific issues such as how to build this institution well, CPPCC organizations at all levels continue to explore with the concept of reform and innovation, based on making the system "stand up," making the institution "turn around," making the members "move," and making the consultation "live," deeply cultivating the fertile ground of consultation, and continuously exerting efforts in expanding the content of consultation, enriching the forms of consultation, and standardizing the procedures of consultation, and exploring a number of distinctive, pragmatic, and useful consultative brands. At present, the construction of specialized consultative bodies has presented a lively situation of blooming flowers and showing their strengths in various parts of the country, forming a broad, multi-layered, and diverse pattern of consultative political deliberation. CPPCC consultation is closely linked to the central work of the Party committees and governments and closely integrated with the lives of the people, making the image of "the CPPCC for the people" and "consultation with the people and for the people" more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in the new era.
It demonstrates the unique political advantages of the CPPCC in "China's governance." Adhering to great unity and great alliance, and mobilizing all Chinese sons and daughters to think and work together around the realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, is an important feature of "China's governance." The CPPCC, as a specialized consultative body, is an important part of the national governance system. Adhering to the organic combination of Party leadership, the united front, and consultative democracy, promoting broad unity, advancing multi-party cooperation, and practicing people's democracy in consultation are conducive to effectively solving the important issues of "who to unite, who to lead and organize, and how to unite." Specifically, as an organization of the patriotic united front of the Chinese people, it unites all forces that can be united; as an important institution for multi-party cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of the CPC, it embodies the cooperative essence of China's new type of party system; as an important channel for socialist consultative democracy and a specialized consultative body, it broadly gathers consensus through consultation. It is these connections that make the unique value of the CPPCC in Chinese-style modernization more concrete, fully reflecting the characteristics and advantages of China's socialist democracy of consulting more on things, consulting more on matters, and consulting more on doing things.
The Concept of a Specialized Consultative Body Has Rich Connotation
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The CPPCC should adhere to the organic combination of Party leadership, the united front, and consultative democracy, focus on the center, serve the overall situation, give full play to the role of specialized consultative bodies, strengthen ideological and political guidance, actively participate in and deliberate on state affairs, and more broadly gather people's hearts, gather consensus, gather wisdom, and gather strength." The concept of a specialized consultative body is an important theoretical node for understanding the operational logic of China's consultative democracy. This concept is conducive to a more systematic grasp of the institutional positioning of the CPPCC in the national governance system and a deeper understanding of the institutional form and operation mode of China's whole-process people's democracy practice.
Concept generation: an institutional expression based on Chinese practice. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Consultative democracy is an important part of whole-process people's democracy. It is a unique form and unique advantage of China's socialist democratic politics, and an important embodiment of the Party's mass line in the political field." The concept of a specialized consultative body is a high-level condensation of the practical form of consultative democracy of the CPPCC. "Specialized" is reflected in the clear division of labor in the system and the shaping of functional forms, emphasizing the formation of a stable, clear, and continuous job positioning in the system; "consultation" is reflected in the gathering of consensus in equal exchanges, highlighting the true meaning of people's democracy; "institution" refers to the organizational form built around specific functions, and is the specific carrier of system operation. The concept of a specialized consultative body expresses a political arrangement with consultation as the core function, institutionalization as the basic form, and organization as the means of realization. As an institutional organization embedded in the national governance system, the CPPCC is based on the development reality of China's consultative democracy and relies on the mature form of system operation. The concept of a specialized consultative body highly summarizes the institutional attributes of the CPPCC in the new era and embodies the autonomous generation of Chinese democratic political discourse.
Concept positioning: a functional identifier of institutional roles. The concept of a specialized consultative body uses "specialized" to define its nature and "institution" to enter the topic, focusing on answering the position and functions of the CPPCC in the consultative democracy system. Further, in the overall pattern of China's consultative democracy, the CPPCC has formed a relatively systematic institutional form. First, the organizational system is complete, forming a consultative network connecting the national and local levels; second, the functional structure is stable, and political consultation, democratic supervision, and participation in and deliberation of state affairs operate in coordination under a unified framework; third, the procedural mechanism is mature, and the forms of special political deliberation standing committee meetings, special consultation meetings, remote consultation meetings, sector consultation meetings, counterpart consultation meetings, and proposal handling consultation meetings constitute a systematic pattern; fourth, the participating subjects are broad, gathering orderly participation from various parties, groups, and people from all ethnic groups and all walks of life. It is through the systematic operation of organizational systems, institutional rules, performance mechanisms, and participation structures that the concept of a specialized consultative body marks the institutional role of the CPPCC, enabling the CPPCC to form an institutionalized, normalized, and standardized operating pattern.
Concept function: enhancing the explanatory power of China's democratic practice. A specialized consultative body is not only a definition of the institutional attributes of the CPPCC, but also a conceptual expression with theoretical explanatory power. Against the backdrop of the accelerated evolution of the world's unprecedented changes in a century and the deep interaction of different political civilization forms, scientifically explaining China's democratic practice and enhancing the explanatory power of China's institutional discourse have become major theoretical issues. The concept of a specialized consultative body helps to better present how the CPPCC practices whole-process people's democracy. Through institutionalized consultation, the CPPCC integrates unity and democracy throughout the entire process of performing its duties, takes strengthening ideological and political guidance and broadly gathering consensus as the central link, and organically connects consultation before decision-making and during decision-making implementation, making consultation an organized, regulated, and procedural institutional participation method. This institutional form not only demonstrates the authenticity, breadth, and effectiveness of whole-process people's democracy, but also embodies the comprehensive leadership of the CPC and the orderliness and stability under the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, demonstrating the advantages of socialist democratic politics with Chinese characteristics. The concept of a specialized consultative body vividly summarizes the basic characteristics of the institutional operation of the CPPCC, provides a clear framework for understanding the institutional structure of socialist consultative democracy, provides a stable and clear conceptual expression for China's democratic practice at the theoretical level, and becomes an important discourse fulcrum for demonstrating institutional advantages and enhancing institutional confidence.
The Concept of a Specialized Consultative Body Has Important Influence
The concept of a specialized consultative body not only accurately positions the work of the CPPCC, but also makes important contributions to promoting the accelerated construction of China's autonomous knowledge system and discourse system from the perspective of philosophy and social sciences. This iconic concept not only expands the space for theoretical research on the CPPCC, but also promotes the innovative development of the CPPCC's work concepts, operating mechanisms, performance methods, and evaluation standards in the new era.
Demonstrates strong political leadership. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Whether our philosophy and social sciences have Chinese characteristics depends ultimately on whether they have subjectivity and originality." The CPPCC, as a specialized consultative body, is a unique institutional form based on China's harmonious cultural tradition and Marxist united front theory, and is a vivid embodiment of "Chinese wisdom." In terms of the knowledge system, it fills the theoretical gap in the world's political map regarding "consultative organizations"; in terms of the discourse system, it constructs a "consultative democracy" discourse corresponding to the Western "competitive democracy." Consultation naturally carries the colors of rationality, inclusiveness, and cooperation. The consultation activities that occur every day in specialized consultative bodies and the effectiveness of a large number of suggestions being transformed into specific policies are visible and vivid forms of Chinese-style democracy. The CPPCC tells the story of China's democracy well, powerfully enhancing the attractiveness and persuasiveness of China's political system. The specialized consultative body has become an important iconic concept for political and academic circles at home and abroad to study China's political system, providing an important analytical framework for explaining the operating mechanism of China's new type of party system and the practical path of whole-process people's democracy. Current CPPCC theoretical research is more focused on the main axis of "consultation," studying the content, form, procedures, rules, and effectiveness evaluation of consultation, greatly enriching the connotation of CPPCC theory, opening up new perspectives for CPPCC theoretical research, and promoting the continuous deepening and expansion of related research results.
Exerts strong practical driving force. The concept of a specialized consultative body profoundly reveals the inherent logic of the institutional advantages of the CPPCC, providing a stable and distinct theoretical coordinate for promoting the widespread, multi-layered, and institutionalized development of consultative democracy and strengthening institutional confidence in the new era and new journey, and has had a profound impact on the CPPCC's work practice. Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC (中国共产党第十八次全国代表大会), the National Committee of the CPPCC (全国政协) and local CPPCC committees at all levels have focused on the central tasks of the Party and the country, continuously improved the consultative democracy system, and promoted the widespread, multi-layered, and institutionalized development of consultative democracy. The National Committee of the CPPCC (全国政协) formulates an annual consultation plan every year, conducts consultation activities on major issues of economic and social development, and submits the consultation results to the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), the State Council (国务院), and relevant departments in various forms. Local CPPCC committees at all levels have established and improved consultation procedures, improved the transformation mechanism of results, and promoted consultation opinions to become policy options. Focusing on giving play to the role of specialized consultative bodies, CPPCC committees at all levels have continued to promote institutionalization, standardization, and procedural construction, build a complete system of systems, and form an operating closed loop in which topic generation, consultation implementation, result transformation, and follow-up feedback are interconnected. The institutional advantages of specialized consultative bodies have been continuously transformed into governance effectiveness in practice, providing a strong institutional guarantee for promoting the widespread, multi-layered, and institutionalized development of consultative democracy and improving the modernization level of the national governance system and governance capabilities, making socialist consultative democracy show more vigorous vitality on the land of China.
(This article is a special research result of the General Office of the National Committee of the CPPCC (全国政协办公厅) on "Giving Play to the Role of the CPPCC as a Specialized Consultative Body." The authors are all directors of the China People's Political Consultative Conference Theory Research Association (中国人民政协理论研究会).)
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"Even minor officials like us in the county government are concerned about every branch and leaf." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) quoted Zheng Banqiao's (郑板桥) poem to instruct Party members and cadres to cultivate a deep affection for the people, maintain a firm people-centered stance, and carry out their work meticulously with sincere feelings. Approaching grassroots work with genuine emotion is an important requirement for Party members and cadres to fulfill their original aspirations and missions, follow the mass line in the new era, and is also an essential aspect of establishing and practicing a correct view of performance.
Emotion is a very essential thing. When cadres do things with emotion, the masses feel it differently. Whether Party members and cadres are doing mass work with genuine feelings and sincerity, or just putting on a show, the masses are clear-eyed and fully aware. Party members and cadres who put on a show in their work usually emphasize form over substance. Their grassroots investigations either involve looking through car windows along planned routes, or visiting people's homes to check in, take photos, and leave condolences before leaving. Some emphasize procedure over practical effect, using "handling according to procedure" as a shield when encountering problems, treating going through the process as solving the problem. All these practices, in the final analysis, are doing work without heart or emotion, distorting and misrepresenting work that should be grounded and benefit the people, widening the distance between them and the masses. With this kind of mentality and state of mind, it is naturally difficult to achieve genuine achievements and good performance recognized by the masses.
Party members and cadres must approach grassroots work with emotion to establish and practice a correct view of performance. Genuine feelings reflect the warmth of work, the depth of understanding, and the purity of faith, and are essential qualities for Party members and cadres to do a good job in mass work. Since the new era, from the first secretaries stationed in villages taking root in the countryside, leading the masses to eradicate poverty, to the practical pioneers of comprehensive rural revitalization actively planning new paths for industrial development and promoting the prosperity and revitalization of rural culture; from community cadres listening to the voices of the masses door-to-door in the renovation of old residential areas, accurately meeting their needs, to petition cadres adhering to moving people with emotion, convincing people with reason, and educating people with law, so that the masses come with problems and return with satisfaction... all demonstrate the responsibility and dedication of Party members and cadres in the new era and their feelings for the people. Practice proves that Party members and cadres can only do their work to the hearts of the masses if they do it with emotion; only by being grounded can they find the "golden key" to solving problems.
Doing mass work, "with emotion" and "grounded" are complementary and dialectically unified. "With emotion" demonstrates the position and attitude, and is the ideological prerequisite for uniting people's hearts and minds and benefiting the people; "grounded" clarifies the path and method, and is the practical guarantee for observing the actual situation, coming up with practical measures, and seeking practical results. Only when Party members and cadres have a childlike heart towards the masses can they bend down to listen to their voices and sincerely solve their problems; if they are hypocritical to the masses and their work floats on the surface, even if they are at the grassroots level, it is difficult to enter the hearts of the people and do practical things. It is precisely in chatting with the masses, asking about their well-being, and solving their problems that Party members and cadres constantly deepen their understanding of the national conditions, social conditions, and public opinion, cultivate deep feelings like fish and water, and form a virtuous cycle in which the deeper the feelings, the more solid the work, and the more solid the work, the deeper the feelings.
"No intention is higher than loving the people, and no action is greater than delighting the people." The amount of mud on the feet of Party members and cadres determines the amount of true feelings that settle in their hearts, and the depth of their feelings for the masses directly affects the political background and value orientation of their view of performance. "With emotion" is not simply providing abstract "emotional value," but truly and practically observing public opinion, listening to the voices of the people, and asking about their well-being. Every time they go deep into the fields and into thousands of households, it is a re-practice of the purpose consciousness and a re-sublimation of the emotions of the masses.
Only by experiencing more things and daring to take responsibility, and by observing the national conditions, perceiving public opinion, and getting close to the grassroots in overcoming difficulties, can Party members and cadres constantly hone their original aspirations, increase their talents, and establish their feelings for the people on the basis of grasping the laws and understanding public opinion, placing the people's well-being above personal interests, acting as good policy "translators" and public opinion "sensors," and promoting the accurate implementation of the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments and the effective response to the people's expectations. In this way, they can achieve the integration of emotion and reason, the combination of emotion and law, and the harmony of emotion and intention, distinguish between big and small emotions, separate public and private emotions, and connect upper and lower emotions, and truly establish and practice a correct view of performance with sincere feelings for the people.
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Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, emphasized: "Transform ecological advantages into development advantages, so that green waters and green mountains generate huge benefits," and "We must broaden the path of transforming green waters and green mountains into Jinshan Yinshan (金山银山)." The Ecological Environment Code stipulates: "The state improves the mechanism for realizing the value of ecological products, forms diversified paths for realizing the value of ecological products, and promotes ecological industrialization and industrial ecology." We must thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, focus on the new requirements of the Ecological Environment Code, promote the transformation of ecological value, broaden the path of transforming green waters and green mountains into Jinshan Yinshan, and continuously transform ecological advantages into development advantages.
Systematically consolidate the solid foundation for ecological value transformation. Ecological value transformation is first of all a respect for natural laws, and also a compliance with economic and social laws. To promote ecological value transformation, on the one hand, it is necessary to enhance the diversity, stability, and sustainability of ecosystems and consolidate the source of value transformation. Based on the regional natural geographical characteristics, promote the integrated protection and systematic management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands, comprehensively enhance the stable foundation, service functions, and carrying capacity of ecosystems, and provide a solid natural foundation for the continuous production of high-quality ecological products; accelerate the mapping of digital soil and digital biological maps to consolidate the digital base for transforming ecological advantages into development advantages. On the other hand, we must strive to promote the mutual transformation and dynamic appreciation of the triple value of ecological resources. Let the value of ecological functions be better realized to support the continuation of life and provide lasting services from the source, let the value of economic resources continuously provide materials and energy for various economic production activities, and let the value of social culture continuously enhance human well-being and civilization inheritance.
Scientifically plan the path to realize ecological value transformation. To promote ecological value transformation, it is necessary to integrate ecological resource elements and ecological development concepts into the entire process of production, distribution, circulation, and consumption in an all-round and in-depth manner. First, promote industrialization and brand building to activate the power of transformation. Around the goal of building a beautiful China, select distinctive and high-quality ecological resources with a scale of development, and transform the ecological advantages distributed in different regions into industrial differentiated development advantages. Deeply explore the connotation of regional culture, cultivate a batch of green logo brands with market competitiveness and reputation, and significantly enhance the added value of ecological products. Second, improve the mechanism for realizing the value of ecological products and open up the road to transformation. On the one hand, consolidate the foundation of property rights and accounting, accelerate the reform of the property rights system, and clarify the ownership, use rights, and management rights. On the other hand, accelerate the improvement of market transaction mechanisms and ecological compensation mechanisms. Actively cultivate and develop the resource and environmental rights trading market, and use market means to optimize resource allocation. Further improve the interest-oriented mechanism of benefiting ecological environment protectors, paying users, and compensating destroyers, and deepen the practice of cross-regional and cross-basin ecological compensation. Third, focus on green, low-carbon, and circular development, continuously consolidate the advantages of green strategic emerging industries such as photovoltaic and wind power, and focus on breaking through the technical bottlenecks in energy efficient utilization, in-depth pollution control, ecological restoration, and waste resource utilization.
Focus on enhancing the collaborative ability of ecological value transformation. Promoting ecological value transformation requires the participation of the entire society. Promote the flow of factors through policy traction, further guide the aggregation of capital, technology, and talent in the green field, encourage social forces to continuously promote ecological protection and value transformation, cultivate a spirit of cooperation, and strive to create a collaborative governance pattern in which the government is active, enterprises are responsible, society is orderly, and the public consciously participates. Rely on universities to establish interdisciplinary majors or course modules such as "ecological economics," rely on vocational colleges to carry out "ecological product value realization" special vocational ability qualification certification, promote skills training in ecological product value accounting, carbon sink measurement and evaluation, and green financial analysis, and cultivate a batch of compound talents who understand both ecological laws and market operations, and who master both ecological technology and are good at practical innovation. In accordance with the requirements of the Ecological Environment Code, increase judicial and law enforcement efforts, further improve social supervision and public participation channels, and provide escort for broadening the path of transforming green waters and green mountains into Jinshan Yinshan.
(The authors' units are the China Western Development Research Institute of Zhejiang University (浙江大学中国西部发展研究院) and the National Strategy and Regional Development Research Institute of Zhejiang University (浙江大学国家战略与区域发展研究院), respectively.)
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must create a vast contingent of young scientific and technological talents, focus the policy emphasis of cultivating national strategic talent on young scientific and technological talents, and support young talents to take the lead and play the main role." To strengthen the construction of the contingent of young scientific and technological talents, it is necessary to expand the scale of talent and optimize the talent structure, while also strictly controlling the quality of training and activating innovation momentum, and coordinating national strategic needs with individual innovation and creativity. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and the decision-making arrangements of the Party Central Committee, improve the investment mechanism that combines competitive support and stable support, stimulate the innovation vitality of young scientific and technological talents, and consolidate the foundation for self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology.
Young scientific and technological talents have strong innovation vitality, active thinking, are brave in exploration, dare to break through traditional paradigms, and are good at using new concepts, new technologies, and new methods to open up new research directions. They are the main force of scientific and technological innovation and the vanguard in tackling key problems. The growth of young scientific and technological talents has its own inherent laws. It is not a short-term sprint, but a gradual process that requires long-term accumulation and continuous investment. What is being tested is resilience, and what is relied upon is focus. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Create a good environment that encourages exploration and tolerates failure." To cultivate young scientific and technological talents, it is essential to maintain both the intensity of competitive incentives and the warmth of stable guarantees. Competitive support without warmth is not conducive to cultivating the development resilience of young scientific and technological talents; stable support without intensity is not conducive to cultivating the pioneering spirit of young scientific and technological talents.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), proceeding from the overall situation of building a strong country in science and technology, has made a series of important expositions on the cultivation of young scientific and technological talents, pointing out the direction for improving the investment mechanism that combines competitive support and stable support. In recent years, China has continued to optimize the investment mechanism that combines competitive support and stable support. The policy system has been continuously improved, and multiple channels have been promoted in a coordinated manner. The support system for young scientific and technological talents has been gradually improved, and the overall results have been remarkable. The investment mechanism that combines competitive support and stable support has moved from top-level design to practical deepening, showing a trend of increasing total amount, optimizing structure, and enhancing effectiveness. Relying on the National Natural Science Foundation of China (国家自然科学基金), the National Key R&D Program (国家重点研发计划) and other channels to work together, a three-dimensional funding pattern of competitive selection and stable bottom-line guarantee has been formed. The normalized promotion of young scientific research project investment, and the active exploration of innovative models such as long-cycle funding and fault tolerance and error correction, have effectively alleviated the problem of insufficient resources in the initial stage of young scientific research, and helped them to deeply cultivate research and continue to grow. Improving the investment mechanism that combines competitive support and stable support is a key measure to follow the laws of scientific research and adapt to the national innovation strategy. To this end, we must focus on the key links of combining competitive support and stable support, and use the improvement of the support system as a traction to empower the growth of young scientific and technological talents.
Grasp the dynamic balance. Competitive support and stable support have their own focuses, mutual supplements, and jointly constitute an organic whole of the scientific research investment mechanism in terms of core connotation, resource allocation methods, goal orientation, merit-based selection mechanism, and the actual effect of empowering youth growth. To achieve the synergy between the two, the key lies in grasping the "balance point" of the structural ratio between the two, opening up the "connection point" of the two types of support, and grasping the "force point" of resource allocation, so that young talents can obtain stable support, stand out in competition, and hone their skills.
Improve the support system. The system is fundamental and long-term. At present, the national level has made principled arrangements for the investment mechanism that combines competitive support and stable support, but how to operate and implement it still needs to be systematically planned, and the implementation rules should be formulated and promulgated as soon as possible to clarify the lower limit of the proportion of stable support, the scope of application, and the management method, so that policy requirements can be changed from "soft constraints" to "hard constraints." Synchronously improve the supporting mechanisms and evaluation mechanisms, unblock the element blockages that combine competitive support and stable support, and promote the deep linkage between funding support and key elements such as title promotion and enrollment quotas, so that young talents can have a clearer growth path and sufficient development space while obtaining funding.
Create a full-chain empowerment ecosystem. Full-chain empowerment means covering the entire process and all aspects of the growth of young scientific and technological talents, and accurately matching the needs of different growth stages. In the initial stage, focus on "**托底赋能**" (tuō dǐ fù néng - "bottom-line empowerment," providing basic support), and help young talents take the first step in scientific research through stable support channels such as basic scientific research business expenses and the Youth Science Fund; in the growth stage, strengthen "**竞争赋能**" (jìng zhēng fù néng - "competitive empowerment," providing competitive opportunities), and rely on platforms such as the National Key R&D Program (国家重点研发计划) and major scientific and technological tasks to support outstanding young talents to take the lead and play the main role in actual combat; in the mature stage, deepen "**发展赋能**" (fā zhǎn fù néng - "development empowerment," providing development opportunities), and provide continuous support for outstanding young talents through long-cycle stable funding, leading talent projects, etc., and encourage them to explore in more cutting-edge and more basic directions. At the same time, build a multi-entity collaborative pattern of government, scientific research institutes, universities, and enterprises, promote the resonance of all parties, form a joint force, and create a good atmosphere that encourages exploration, tolerates failure, respects innovation, and cares for talents, so that young scientific and technological talents can give full play to their talents on the fertile ground of innovation, and make new and greater contributions to accelerating high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-strengthening.
(The authors are all specially invited researchers at the Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院).)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李茂颖
Without revealing his name or true appearance, he is called "Police Officer Wang" (王警官).
On April 27th, the winners of the 2026 China Youth May Fourth Medal and New Era Youth Pioneer Award were officially announced. Police Officer Wang (王警官), the captain of the Drug Enforcement Investigation Brigade of the Public Security Bureau of Lincang City (临沧市), Yunnan Province (云南省), was awarded the New Era Youth Pioneer Award, making him the only winner in this selection whose real name and appearance are not disclosed.
This honor is engraved with his 19 years of dedication and passion on the anti-drug path, but it cannot include his name or reflect his appearance.
When the reporter met Police Officer Wang (王警官), he had just finished handling a case in another place and returned overnight. After days of rushing and continuous high-intensity work, he was covered in dust and looked a little tired, but his eyes were firm. Over the past 19 years, Police Officer Wang (王警官) has participated in the investigation and resolution of 213 drug cases, arrested 325 criminal suspects and 42 drug-related fugitives, destroyed 57 drug trafficking gangs, and seized 13 tons of various drugs.
"Catching one more drug dealer can save one more family and protect one more hope."
Police Officer Wang (王警官) grew up in Lincang (临沧), Yunnan (云南), where the drug situation is severe. It has nearly 300 kilometers of border line, with high mountains and dense forests, crisscrossing trails, and no natural barriers. It is the front line of drug control and one of the most rampant areas for drug traffickers.
When Wu Guanglin (吴光林), a drug enforcement hero from his hometown, died heroically, Police Officer Wang (王警官), who was still in school, watched the entire city's residents spontaneously take to the streets to see off the sacrificed drug enforcement hero. He secretly made up his mind to be a man of integrity, rush to the front line of drug control, cut off the source of drugs, and protect his homeland.
He had witnessed drug addicts with withered appearances, as thin as skin and bones, with empty eyes devoid of light; he had also personally seen drugs tear apart complete families, where originally harmonious families were destroyed, wives and children were scattered, the elderly were left without support, and children were left unattended because of one person's drug addiction.
In 2007, during an operation shortly after joining the police force, Police Officer Wang (王警官) saw an 8-year-old girl curled up in a mottled corner of a drug addict's dilapidated house, with only indifference and despair in her eyes that did not match her age. "It hurt my heart, I can't forget it!" At that moment, he told himself in his heart: "Catching one more drug dealer can save one more family and protect one more hope."
"Since I chose drug enforcement work, I can't back down when it's time to step up."
In 2013, a major case of armed drug trafficking surfaced. In order to find out the gang network and obtain key evidence, Police Officer Wang (王警官) volunteered to go undercover.
To complete the task, he completely cut off all contact with the outside world, put on ethnic minority costumes from the border area, learned the local accent, and disguised himself as an ordinary border villager lurking in the deep mountains and border villages. He followed the local villagers to graze livestock, cautiously observed drug-making dens, and gradually investigated the whereabouts and routines of drug traffickers. Even when suspected and questioned by drug traffickers, he was able to calmly resolve the crisis.
During his undercover work, he passed on intelligence to the task force 23 times. At the drug transaction site, when a drug dealer pulled out a gun, he rushed forward without hesitation and successfully seized 64 kilograms of drugs.
Such moments of life and death are countless in his police career.
In 2019, during an overseas pursuit mission, in order to firmly control a suspect, Police Officer Wang (王警官) jumped on him and rolled down a steep gully with the drug dealer. During the fall, he suffered a severe fracture of his lumbar spine and multiple abrasions all over his body, but he never let go, enduring the severe pain to capture the suspect.
On another occasion, during a midnight arrest, a drug-related fugitive fled in a panic after hearing the movement. Police Officer Wang (王警官) and his comrades chased him for hundreds of meters before finally controlling him. Subsequently, they found a loaded pistol and a whole box of bullets in the fugitive's bedside table. If the drug dealer had reacted and resisted arrest with a gun, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Every time he rushes to the front, he only focuses on chasing, controlling risks, and intercepting drugs; only after the mission is over does he start to feel scared. He recalls every detail of the scene, fearing that his comrades will be injured, fearing that a slight negligence will lead to an irreversible tragedy, but the next time there is a mission, he will still be the first to rush to the front.
In his 19 years as a police officer, Police Officer Wang (王警官) has always been rooted in the front line of drug control, staking out arrests, chasing fugitives, and digging deep into clues. It has long been his daily routine, and injuries and dangers are commonplace. "Since I chose drug enforcement work, I can't back down when it's time to step up," he said.
"'Police Officer Wang' (王警官) is also a common code name for thousands of front-line drug enforcement police officers."
Doing drug enforcement means choosing to remain anonymous and sacrificing one's family for everyone. Police Officer Wang (王警官) said: "I'm used to this path, I can't leave it. As long as I can persevere, I will keep guarding it."
In 2020, Police Officer Wang (王警官) and his teammates identified a drug trafficking gang entrenched overseas. Within 5 months, through research, tracking, and staking out, he hardly went home. It wasn't until one early morning, when the last drug dealer was put on the car, that he saw a photo of his newborn son in the temporary command post. "The little baby had his eyes closed and his face was red," Police Officer Wang (王警官) said, with a rare relaxed expression on his face.
Long-term adherence to the front line means that Police Officer Wang (王警官) has very little time to reunite with his family. Every time he goes on a mission, his family already has a tacit understanding, not asking too much, just a simple sentence: "Be careful, we're here at home."
Once, Police Officer Wang (王警官) staked out for more than 10 days in a row and collapsed on the sofa when he got home. His son, who was not yet in elementary school, came over and said in a childish voice: "Dad catches bad guys, he is my superhero. I drew a picture for you. Mom said I can't draw your face, heroes have to hide well."
This painting drawn by his son is carefully collected by Police Officer Wang (王警官) in his office, becoming the softest concern in his heart and the driving force for him to move forward.
"Every time a case is solved, thinking that I can protect several families from being destroyed by drugs, I feel that all the efforts are worth it. For the reunion of more families and to protect my family, I will always stick to the front line of drug enforcement," said Police Officer Wang (王警官).
In an operation in August 2013, Police Officer Wang's (王警官) comrade Luo Jianyu (罗建宇) was unfortunately stabbed in the chest by a drug dealer and seriously injured. In his dying moments, Luo Jianyu (罗建宇) grabbed Police Officer Wang's (王警官) hand and struggled to entrust him: "Brother, I can't make it, you must catch them." On the day the hero died, two fugitive suspects were all arrested, and his spirit was comforted.
"Jianyu (建宇), don't worry, we have caught the suspects. We will firmly continue the road you didn't finish." On April 27, Police Officer Wang (王警官) recalled his comrade in an interview with reporters.
In the drawer of Police Officer Wang's (王警官) desk, there is a yellowed notebook recording the names of 23 sacrificed comrades, and also listing clues to unresolved drug-related cases. These cases that have not been completely closed are the missions that the sacrificed comrades did not have time to complete, and they are also the task goals that he cares about day and night and is determined to tackle. On the title page of the notebook, he wrote: "Blocking one more gram of drugs is the best comfort to my comrades."
"Don't you feel a little regretful that you can't disclose your identity?" Faced with the reporter's question, he said lightly: "'Police Officer Wang' (王警官) is also a common code name for thousands of front-line drug enforcement police officers. Many of us cannot disclose our identities, but as long as our team is still here, we can form a lasting deterrent to drug traffickers."
Integrated Media Creation: Hu Hongjiang (胡洪江), Liu Jie (刘杰)
Graphics: Wang Zheping (汪哲平)
By: 本报记者 王崟欣
Many people have a habit of "stand on the right, walk on the left" when riding escalators: standing on the right side and leaving the left side for pedestrians in a hurry. But if "walking on the left" collides with "standing on the right" and causes some damage, is the walker liable? Recently, the Shanghai Railway Transport Court (上海铁路运输法院) concluded a related case.
In a Shanghai (上海) subway station, passenger Shi (石) was riding an upward escalator and standing on the right side, according to the "stand on the right, walk on the left" habit. Passenger Li (李) walked quickly from his left side, knocking Shi's (石) mobile phone out of his hand, causing the phone screen to shatter. Afterwards, Shi (石) spent more than a thousand yuan to repair the phone. After unsuccessful mediation between the two parties, Shi (石) sued Li (李) to the Shanghai Railway Transport Court (上海铁路运输法院), demanding compensation for the phone repair costs.
The Shanghai Railway Transport Court (上海铁路运输法院) held that Li (李) walked quickly up the left side of the escalator while riding it, and collided with Shi's (石) left hand, causing the phone in his hand to fall and the screen to be damaged. Li's (李) behavior violated the escalator safety instructions of "no walking or running," and he failed to fulfill his duty of care during the process of walking, causing Shi's (石) phone to fall. Therefore, he was at fault, and the court ruled that Li (李) should compensate Shi (石) for the phone repair costs. Li (李) filed a retrial with the court, but the court rejected his retrial application after review.
Liang Zhitao (梁峙涛), a first-level judge of the Case Filing Division of the Shanghai Railway Transport Court (上海铁路运输法院立案庭), said that the advocacy of "stand on the right, walk on the left" can be traced back to the mid-20th century, and it has been regarded as an escalator traffic convention for a long time, but its drawbacks have become increasingly apparent in actual operation. On the one hand, this practice has significant safety hazards. Walking or running on escalators can easily cause safety accidents such as falls and bumps, posing safety risks. On the other hand, it also reduces overall traffic efficiency. Automatic escalators can only achieve maximum traffic volume when both sides are standing in an orderly manner. In addition, long-term standing on one side can also easily cause damage to the escalator. All passengers concentrated on one side of the escalator will increase the unilateral load-bearing load of the escalator, resulting in uneven stress on the components, which will accelerate equipment wear, aging, and damage.
In recent years, Shanghai (上海) has no longer advocated "stand on the right, walk on the left" when riding escalators. The *Shanghai Rail Transit Passenger Code* (上海市轨道交通乘客守则) stipulates that passengers should correctly use rail transit escalators, barrier-free elevators, automatic ticket vending and inspection machines, public transportation card recharge and ticket inspection machines, and related facilities and equipment; it is forbidden to go against the direction of travel, push, or play on running escalators.
The judge suggested that passengers who need to save time can choose to use the stairs for faster passage. The combination of escalators and stairs can better adapt to the travel needs of different passengers.
Beijing, April 28th (Reporter Jin Xin (金歆)) The reporter learned on the 28th from the Cyberspace Administration of China (国家网信办): Recently, the cyberspace administration departments discovered in their work that the "Jianying (剪映)," "Maoxiang (猫箱)" APP and "Ji Meng AI (即梦AI)" website have problems such as failing to effectively implement the regulatory requirements for identifying AI-generated synthetic content, violating the "Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国网络安全法)," the "Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services (生成式人工智能服务管理暂行办法)," and the "Measures for the Identification of AI-Generated Synthetic Content (人工智能生成合成内容标识办法)" and other laws and regulations. The State Internet Information Office (国家互联网信息办公室) guided the local Internet Information Offices to take measures such as interviews, orders to correct, warnings, and strict handling of responsible persons against the aforementioned websites and platforms in accordance with the law.
The relevant person in charge of the State Internet Information Office (国家互联网信息办公室) stated that websites and platforms must strictly abide by the legal bottom line and red line, and strictly implement the relevant regulatory requirements for identifying AI-generated synthetic content. The cyberspace administration departments will deeply promote the administration of the Internet according to law, continue to increase the supervision and management of AI-generated synthetic content identification, effectively safeguard the public interest, and promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence.
Return to TopBeijing, April 28th (Reporter Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)) On April 28th, the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Green Industry Cooperation Platform series of exchange activities was held in Pinggu District (平谷区), Beijing (北京). With the theme of "Building a New Ecosystem for Green Talents and Promoting the New Development of Integration between Industry and Education," this event aims to rely on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization framework, focus on the cultivation of green industry talents, and promote the regional green transformation from "project cooperation" to "capacity co-building." The event was hosted by the International Cooperation Center of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委国际合作中心). More than 200 representatives from 10 Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries, heads of relevant domestic departments, and representatives from enterprises and universities gathered to build a new ecosystem for green talents and promote the new development of integration between industry and education.
All parties agreed that, in the context of addressing climate change and promoting green transformation, strengthening green industry talent exchanges and capacity building among Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states is of great significance for implementing the Global Development Initiative and building a Shanghai Cooperation Organization community with a shared future. All parties are willing to take Shanghai Cooperation Organization cooperation as an opportunity to deepen pragmatic cooperation with various member states in the fields of green agriculture, vocational education, and talent exchange.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 28th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)): On the afternoon of the 27th, the Safety Committee of the State Council and the Ministry of Emergency Management (国务院安委办、应急管理部) held a national video scheduling meeting on safety precautions, pointing out that this year, the spring break for primary and secondary schools in many places is connected to the "May Day" holiday, resulting in a longer holiday period. It is necessary to pay close attention to prominent risks such as concentrated travel and tourism, densely populated places, forest and grassland fires, and flood season disasters.
The meeting emphasized the need to consolidate and implement responsibilities for safe production. It is important to closely integrate current safety precautions with establishing and practicing correct views on performance, deeply learn from accident lessons, consolidate responsibilities for rectifying hidden dangers, and improve the quality and effectiveness of law enforcement inspections. It is essential to vigorously control public safety risks. Strengthen fire safety inspections in densely populated places such as large complexes, catering and accommodation establishments, tourist attractions, cultural and entertainment venues, and elderly care institutions, as well as ancient towns, ancient villages, and ancient buildings. Increase the frequency of patrols on key road sections, thoroughly investigate safety hazards in high-risk projects in scenic areas, and strictly implement preventive measures. It is crucial to closely monitor major risks in high-risk industries. Strengthen the implementation of prevention and control measures for mine gas, roof management, water hazards, and fires, and vigorously address "three violations" (三违); strictly implement the responsibility system for ensuring major hazard sources of hazardous chemicals, and strengthen special operation management; thoroughly carry out "crackdown on illegal activities and rectification of violations" (打非治违) throughout the entire chain of fireworks and firecrackers, promote the implementation of the "Safety Technical Specifications for Confined Space Operations" at the front-line level, strengthen safety supervision of construction projects such as bridges, tunnels, and hydropower projects, and strictly prevent accidents caused by illegal transportation of people in trucks and agricultural vehicles.
The meeting required the earnest implementation of the arrangements made at the national video conference on flood prevention and drought resistance, strengthening the monitoring, forecasting, and early warning of rainfall and flood conditions in key areas, conducting thorough inspections for flood prevention preparedness, strengthening guidance and assistance for grassroots flood prevention efforts, promoting the strengthening of grassroots flood prevention forces, and implementing various flood prevention measures in detail; making every effort to prevent and control forest and grassland fires, grasping the implementation of the "7 prohibitions and 6 requirements" (7个严禁、6个要) hard measures, pre-positioning equipment, materials, and personnel, and striving to "detect, control, and extinguish" (打早、打小、打了) fires as soon as they occur. It is necessary to effectively and forcefully grasp emergency response, strictly adhere to duty requirements, strengthen standby readiness and holiday surprise inspections; widely carry out popular science publicity, and enhance public awareness of disaster prevention and self-rescue capabilities.
Return to TopOn April 28th, Jianlai Community of Dongshi Street, Jin'an District, Lu'an City, Anhui Province, joined hands with kindergartens in the辖区 to carry out the theme activity of "Sending You a 'Vegetable' Flower to Salute Workers" for the "May Day" Labor Day. The picture shows children giving the "vegetable bouquets" they made to sanitation workers.
Photo by Tian Kaiping (田凯平) (Image China)
Return to TopThis reporter learned from Tianjin on April 28 (Reporter Jin Bo (靳博)) that recently, the maritime authorities of Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, and Shandong, the four provinces and cities in the Bohai Rim region, namely, Dongjiang, Caofeidian, Dalian, Qingdao, and Yantai, jointly signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote cross-regional handling of maritime government services in the Bohai Rim Free Trade Zone. This marks the official implementation of cross-regional government service cooperation in the Bohai Rim region, successfully transitioning from the pilot program in Tianjin and Hebei to a new stage of coordinated linkage in the Bohai Rim region. This will further facilitate the flow of shipping elements in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and the Bohai Rim area, injecting strong momentum into improving the quality and efficiency of northern China's shipping economy and driving the coordinated development of the northern hinterland.
The Bohai Rim region gathers several ports with a throughput of over 100 million tons, including Tianjin Port (天津港), Dalian Port (大连港), Qingdao Port (青岛港), Yantai Port (烟台港), and Tangshan Port Caofeidian Port Area (唐山港曹妃甸港区). Since the implementation of cross-regional government service handling in the Tianjin (天津) and Hebei (河北) Free Trade Zones in 2024, the "same standards in different places, agency collection and transfer" model has been used to break down administrative barriers and realize "nearby and convenient handling" of 11 high-frequency maritime services, reducing the certificate processing cycle from more than 20 days to within 3 working days, and reducing the processing time for ship registration and other businesses by more than 80%.
This cross-regional handling of government services in the Bohai Rim Free Trade Zone is an expansion and upgrade based on the cross-regional handling in the Tianjin and Hebei Free Trade Zones, focusing on the pain points and difficulties of port and shipping enterprises. It further unifies business handling standards, breaks down regional data barriers, streamlines and optimizes business processes, and launches the full-area handling of 9 high-frequency maritime government service items such as ship ownership registration. Enterprises can submit applications at any "Bohai Rim Free Trade Zone Cross-regional Handling Window" in the five locations. Through models such as agency collection and transfer, mutual recognition of acceptance and review results, and online and offline integrated handling, the problem of "running to multiple places and back and forth" for cross-regional business is solved, providing solid government service guarantees for the efficient operation of the Bohai Rim port cluster and the improvement of the port and shipping industry system.
Return to TopAccording to the National Immigration Administration (国家移民管理局), it is expected that national ports will experience a peak in inbound and outbound passenger flow during the "May Day" holiday this year, with an estimated daily average of 2.25 million inbound and outbound passengers and a maximum daily clearance volume exceeding 2.4 million passengers.
Among them, the inbound and outbound passenger flow at major international airport ports will increase significantly. The Shanghai Pudong (上海浦东), Guangzhou Baiyun (广州白云), Beijing Capital (北京首都), Chengdu Tianfu (成都天府), and Shenzhen Bao'an (深圳宝安) ports are expected to have daily average inbound and outbound passengers of 102,000, 55,000, 49,000, 20,000, and 20,000 respectively. Passenger traffic at land ports adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao will continue to operate at a high level. The Shenzhen Luohu (深圳罗湖), Futian (福田), Shenzhen Bay (深圳湾), Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link West Kowloon Station (广深港高铁西九龙站), and Liantang (莲塘) ports are expected to have daily average inbound and outbound passengers of 230,000, 210,000, 180,000, 120,000, and 100,000 respectively. The Zhuhai Gongbei (珠海拱北), Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥), Qingmao (青茂), and Hengqin (横琴) ports are expected to have daily average inbound and outbound passengers of 396,000, 129,000, 121,000, and 116,000 respectively.
Recently, the National Immigration Administration (国家移民管理局) made special arrangements for the port border inspection work during the "May Day" holiday, requiring national border inspection agencies to strengthen the monitoring of inbound and outbound traffic and port operations, and promptly release information on inbound and outbound passenger flow at their ports to provide reference for the public's travel; strengthen duty organization, open sufficient inspection channels to ensure rapid customs clearance for Chinese citizens; closely cooperate with port joint inspection units and relevant departments to steadily carry out peak passenger flow diversion and comprehensive transportation support, and jointly ensure safe, efficient, and smooth port clearance.
The National Immigration Administration (国家移民管理局) reminds the vast number of Chinese and foreign inbound and outbound passengers to pay attention to changes in port passenger flow and customs clearance conditions before traveling, and carefully check whether their inbound and outbound documents and visas are valid. If you encounter difficulties during customs clearance, you can call the National Immigration Administration's (国家移民管理局) 12367 service hotline or seek help from the immigration management police on duty.
Reported by Zhang Tianpei (张天培) from Beijing on April 28th.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 韩 鑫
Transportation is the artery of the economy. What is the progress of major transportation projects in China in the first quarter of the "15th Five-Year Plan"? What characteristics will the passenger and vehicle traffic present during the upcoming "May Day" holiday? The Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) held a routine press conference on the 28th, and relevant officials responded to social concerns on related issues.
Transportation fixed asset investment remains at a high level, and a series of key projects have been "activated."
On April 24, two "world-class" river-crossing passages in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River (长江) simultaneously reported good news:
Underwater, the world's longest underwater shield tunnel for highways, the Haitai River-Crossing Passage (海太过江通道), the right line "Jianghai No." (江海号) shield tunneling machine has completed more than half of its excavation.
On the river, the world's largest-span suspension bridge, the Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge (张靖皋长江大桥), the main cable saddle of the south main tower of the South Channel Bridge has been completely hoisted.
These two passages are a vivid microcosm of the accelerated construction of the national comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network in the first year of the plan.
"Major transportation projects involve large individual investments, have a significant social impact, and have a strong driving effect, playing an important traction role in regional economic development," said Liu Dong (刘东), Deputy Director of the Comprehensive Planning Department of the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部综合规划司副司长).
A large number of major projects are refreshing the "progress bar" - the Pinglu Canal (平陆运河) locks, waterways, and auxiliary projects are entering the sprint stage, the Shiziyang Bridge (狮子洋大桥) has completed the capping of its main tower, and the Xionggang High-speed Railway (雄商高铁) has started joint commissioning and testing...
A series of key projects have been "activated" - the second Jiangsu Sutong River-Crossing Passage (江苏苏通第二过江通道), the Sichuan Nanjiang to Santai Expressway (四川南江至三台高速公路), and other major transportation projects with an investment scale of over 20 billion yuan have started construction...
With a batch under construction, a new batch starting, and a batch in reserve... Since the beginning of this year, driven by the construction of major projects, transportation fixed asset investment has remained at a high level, promoting the stabilization and recovery of investment and strongly supporting the economic recovery.
Data shows that in the first quarter of this year, 651.9 billion yuan of transportation fixed asset investment was completed, and 1,845 highway and waterway projects with an investment scale of over 100 million yuan were accelerated, with a completed investment of approximately 330 billion yuan. Among them, 174 new projects were started, with an additional investment of approximately 16 billion yuan.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a crucial five years for accelerating the construction of a strong transportation country from layout to momentum, and the completion rate of the "6 axes, 7 corridors, and 8 channels" main framework of the national comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network will increase from 90% to 95%. Liu Dong (刘东) introduced that in the next five years, a batch of landmark major transportation projects, including the Three Gorges Water Transport New Channel (三峡水运新通道), the Xinjiang Duku Expressway (新疆独库高速公路), the quality improvement and reconstruction of the G318 Sichuan-Tibet Highway (G318川藏公路), and the Dalian Jinzhou Bay International Airport (大连金州湾国际机场) comprehensive transportation hub, will be started or accelerated, while promoting the strengthening of the transportation network, it will better serve economic and social development.
The "May Day" holiday has strong travel demand, and the average daily cross-regional personnel flow is expected to exceed 300 million.
The grand blueprint of the comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network helps accelerate the realization of the vision of "people enjoying their travel." The upcoming "May Day" holiday has become an important window to feel the pulse of transportation.
"During the 'May Day' holiday, the national weather is generally sunny, and travel demand will be further released," said Gao Bo (高博), Deputy Director of the Transportation Service Department of the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部运输服务司副司长). During this holiday, the total cross-regional personnel flow in the whole society is expected to reach 1.52 billion person-times, with an average daily flow of over 300 million person-times, an increase of about 4% year-on-year, which will set a new record for the same period in history.
On the one hand, highway travel dominates, and the proportion of new energy vehicles increases.
Data shows that the proportion of highway personnel flow during the holiday is expected to reach more than 90%, and the average daily traffic volume on national highways is about 64 million vehicles. It is worth mentioning that the average daily traffic volume of new energy vehicles is expected to be about 15.4 million vehicles, accounting for 24%, an increase of 33% compared with the same period last year.
Hebei Expressway has added more than 3,900 charging parking spaces in service areas to reduce waiting time for car owners; State Grid has newly invested more than 300 charging guns in Ningbo, Zhejiang, to improve the charging capacity of expressways... In the past year, charging infrastructure in various places has been continuously expanded and improved. "During the festival, for service areas with particularly busy charging, we will comprehensively use methods such as adding mobile charging equipment and strengthening charging order management to alleviate charging queue pressure," said Yang Liang (杨亮), Deputy Director of the Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部公路局副局长).
On the other hand, tourism travel is more vigorous, and off-site car rental continues to heat up.
Shenzhou Car Rental's (神州租车) bookings increased by more than 75% year-on-year, and cross-city demand orders doubled; Didi Car Rental's (滴滴租车) bookings increased by 30% year-on-year, and the average rental period extended to 5 days... During this holiday, off-site car rental and self-driving have become a new choice for more people to travel. It is estimated that during the entire holiday, the national average daily car rental volume will exceed 700,000 vehicles, an increase of 30% year-on-year.
Expanding the coverage of "door-to-door car pick-up and delivery" services, upgrading "free cancellation" services... Facing the hot car rental travel demand, major car rental companies are actively responding. "We will guide rental companies to accurately deploy corresponding vehicles to ensure sufficient capacity and good vehicle condition in popular areas and peak periods," said Gao Bo (高博). He said that convenient measures such as strengthening off-site car return will be promoted, and services such as "renting at one point and returning at multiple points, renting in one city and returning in multiple cities" will be promoted to allow the public to travel without **不走回头路** (bù zǒu huí tóu lù - "not walk the return road," avoid retracing one's steps).
A new round of chain supplementation and strengthening has been launched, supporting about 30 comprehensive freight hub cities in 3 years.
While passenger transport is more smooth, freight channels are also being supplemented and strengthened.
Standing in the Qianwan Port Area (前湾港区) of Qingdao Port (青岛港) in Shandong (山东) and looking into the distance, shore bridges stand tall, giant ships shuttle back and forth, and a series of sea-rail intermodal trains whistle and drive out, closely connecting "Shandong Good Products" with the global market.
Behind the picture of "smooth cargo flow" is a relay of chain supplementation and strengthening -
"Overhead viaducts" to unblock logistics bottlenecks. At the site of the port diversion viaduct widening project, a series of brand-new ramps stretch out in a winding manner. This throat project has become a fast freight channel connecting the Qianwan Port Area (前湾港区) with the Jiaozhou Bay Second Subsea Tunnel (胶州湾第二海底隧道) and surrounding logistics parks. After the completion of the entire line, it will fully release the port area's traffic pressure and effectively reduce logistics costs.
"Upgrading the brain" to improve safety accuracy. Qingdao Port (青岛港) has joined hands with Baidu Intelligent Cloud (百度智能云) to create a port safety production intelligent body. The system covers nearly 100 high-frequency and high-risk scenarios in port production, and the accuracy of illegal identification has been increased to 95%. Today, more than 500 cameras cover the core port area, and safety management has shifted from mainly human prevention to a combination of technical prevention and intelligent prevention.
In the first quarter of this year, Qingdao (青岛) City's 28 key projects for supplementing and strengthening the chain of comprehensive freight hubs completed a total investment of over 800 million yuan, and the investment completion rate of multiple projects exceeded 120%, and the overall investment completion rate of facility and equipment projects reached 130%, which strongly supports the construction of an international shipping center.
As an important starting point for promoting cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement in transportation and logistics, since its launch in 2022, the national comprehensive freight hub chain supplementation and strengthening work has continuously achieved new results. As of the end of last year, a total of three batches of 37 hub cities have been supported for construction, with a total of approximately 37.7 billion yuan of central financial funds arranged, driving a total investment of nearly 220 billion yuan.
In April this year, the Ministry of Finance (财政部) and the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) jointly issued the "Notice on Supporting a New Round of National Comprehensive Freight Hub Chain Supplementation and Strengthening Action," which will support about 30 cities (groups) to implement a new round of chain supplementation and strengthening in about 3 years starting this year.
"Compared with the first round of chain supplementation and strengthening policies, this round of policies enhances support for national strategic security, focuses on the trade and transportation needs of key cargo categories such as grain, energy, mineral resources, and advanced manufacturing, improves the layout and functions of comprehensive freight hubs, and specifically makes up for the weak links in the comprehensive transportation chain," said Liu Dong (刘东). He said that the next step will be to work with relevant departments to do a good job in organizing and implementing the upgrading action, enhance the multimodal transport function of comprehensive freight hubs, and provide strong support for improving the modern comprehensive transportation system.
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Capping! The world's largest-span double-layer suspension bridge—the Shiziyang Bridge (狮子洋大桥)—has completed the capping of its east and west main towers, and has entered the stage of superstructure construction.
Ashore! The world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield tunneling machine, "Linhang Hao (领航号)," has completed its "ultra-long run" under the Yangtze River (长江).
Since the beginning of the year, across the country, major transportation projects have achieved breakthroughs in many areas, with good news constantly pouring in. This not only demonstrates the hard power of Chinese construction but also serves as a vivid footnote to the accelerated expansion of the national comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network.
The frequent emergence of "super projects" is driven by the mutual convergence of supply and demand. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge (深中通道) sees an average daily traffic flow of over 100,000 vehicles, becoming a transportation "main artery" in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区); the bridge-tourism integrated service area of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge (花江峡谷大桥) is gaining popularity, strongly promoting the development of local tourism resources. By trading space for time, transportation flow is continuously transformed into development increments.
Not long ago, the tour guide's phrase "There are people on the other side of the Tianshan Mountains (天山)" became a viral sensation online. This simple yet passionate expression highlights the original aspiration and mission behind super projects and also serves as a concrete expression of "adhering to the close integration of investing in things and investing in people."
In today's China, approximately 30 million passenger cars travel on highways every day, high-speed trains transport approximately 10 million passengers, and an average of approximately 550 million express packages are collected. The grand blueprint of a comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network is continuously being transformed into tangible and real benefits for the people's livelihood. Stepping into the "15th Five-Year Plan," as this transportation network becomes more smooth and efficient, the vision of "people enjoying their travel and goods flowing smoothly" is accelerating towards reality.
By: 罗珊珊
The ongoing 2026 Beijing Auto Show sees the Volkswagen Group bringing four world premiere models, showcasing the achievements of its comprehensive localization strategy: it has created a brand-new local electronic and electrical architecture in just 18 months and established a complete R&D system in Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽) Province.
Foreign investment is frequently increasing in China's high-tech industries, a trend confirmed by macroeconomic data: in the first quarter of this year, actual use of foreign capital in high-tech industries reached 102.73 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30.7%, accounting for 41.2% of the country's actual use of foreign capital, an increase of 12 percentage points compared with the same period last year. When the proportion of foreign investment in high-tech industries exceeds 40%, what we see is not only the growth of numbers, but also China's firm pace in the global industrial innovation landscape from following to running alongside and then to leading.
The change in the structure of foreign investment is essentially a reshaping of the global industrial division of labor.
In the past, foreign investment in China was mostly concentrated in processing and manufacturing links, valuing the advantages of factor costs. Nowadays, a number of multinational corporations' R&D centers have been established in China, and multinational corporations' manufacturing bases in China are being upgraded to sources of innovation. Behind this is the deep binding of multinational corporations to China's market innovation ecosystem.
The British "Automotive Manufacturing Solutions" magazine website published an article stating that "China Speed" is reshaping the global automotive manufacturing industry. In the United States, Europe, and Japan, new products typically take 5 years to come to market, but Chinese companies can achieve this in 18 months. This "China Speed" is forcing foreign companies to shift from technology export to collaborative innovation. In the first quarter of this year, actual use of foreign capital in R&D and design services increased by 127.8%, and China's position in the global value chain is leaping from a processing workshop to an innovation center.
The change in the structure of foreign investment reflects the dual improvement of China's economic hard power and soft environment.
A complete industrial chain and supply chain is the source of confidence: from battery materials for new energy vehicles to complete machine manufacturing for the low-altitude economy, and to computing power infrastructure for artificial intelligence, China has formed the most complete industrial system in the world, allowing multinational corporations to realize the transformation from ideas to products in the shortest chain. The openness and inclusiveness of the innovation ecosystem is a key attraction: the new version of the Catalogue of Industries Encouraging Foreign Investment, which officially came into effect on February 1 this year, further increases the number of encouraged categories in areas such as new drug R&D and digital creative technology R&D.
High-tech industry investment has a long cycle, high risks, and strong technological sensitivity. Its layout decision is a deep vote on the host country's political and economic stability, the continuity of industrial policies, and market potential. When a sound industrial system, a huge domestic demand market, and a stable institutional environment form a superimposed effect, China naturally becomes a strategic location for multinational companies to deploy for the long term.
It should also be noted that compared with the proportion of foreign investment in high-tech industries in developed countries, there is still room for improvement in China; some key areas still need to break through the "stranglehold" technical bottlenecks, and the problem of unbalanced regional foreign investment structure still exists. Facing the "15th Five-Year Plan," it is necessary to further deepen the reform of the foreign investment promotion system and mechanism, take the comprehensive pilot program of expanding opening-up in the service industry as a starting point, and promote "access and operation" in fields such as telecommunications and medical care; build open platforms in accordance with local conditions, guide the central and western regions to undertake the transfer of high-tech industries relying on resource endowments, and form a new pattern of foreign investment featuring "East-Central-West coordination and full industrial chain integration."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 白光迪
In the laboratory of Schott Glass Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (肖特玻璃科技（苏州）有限公司), a German-funded enterprise, Wang Chong (王冲), head of the Customer Technical Service Center and China R&D Center, gently placed a piece of glass on the workbench. With a touch of his fingertip, the glass bent, and upon release, it quickly rebounded.
This is a flexible glass product that has already entered the industrialization path, applied in multiple scenarios such as foldable screen terminals and new display devices. The product places extremely high demands on material strength, durability, and processing stability. "This is the result of repeated verification with customers under the Schott China Innovation Center system," said Wang Chong (王冲).
In 2001, when Schott (肖特) settled in Suzhou New District (苏州高新区), Jiangsu (江苏), it was attracted by the local manufacturing conditions and industrial support. At that time, the business form was relatively simple, mainly concentrated in mature product areas such as heat-resistant glass and appliance glass, undertaking more of the functions of processing, production, and sales. Material innovation and technological breakthroughs mainly relied on the German headquarters. Around 2020, the German Schott Group (德国肖特集团) established a research and development center in Suzhou (苏州), and subsequently upgraded it to build a China Innovation Center, promoting the construction of a corporate research institute, focusing on research and development in areas such as flexible glass and semiconductor materials. The material strength optimization, processing technology window evaluation, and key parameter setting of flexible glass were completed within this system.
Martin Speier (马丁·斯皮尔), General Manager of Schott Glass Technologies (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (肖特玻璃科技（苏州）有限公司), has long focused on the research and development of high-performance materials in cutting-edge fields such as semiconductors. In 2021, he came to Suzhou (苏州) with his wife and two children, responsible for the company's research and development and innovation business in China. "The speed of change in the Chinese market is the fundamental reason for promoting the company's adjustment of its layout," said Martin (马丁). "In China, the iteration rhythm of new products is very fast. If we continue to rely on remote research and development from the German headquarters and then bring the results to China, the response will definitely not be fast enough."
The Schott (肖特) China team began to shift from "executors" to "co-creators," participating in early product design, parameter definition, and application verification. "We are not only developing products for the Chinese market, but also developing products for the global market in China," said Martin (马丁).
Flexible glass is a typical example. In the past two years, the demand for foldable screen terminals in the Chinese market has continued to rise, and the application scenarios are complex and iterative, placing new demands on materials. The Chinese team closely followed customer needs, repeatedly tested and quickly adjusted solutions in real-world use environments, and finally formed a mature technology path, and formed a division of labor and collaboration with the German headquarters to complete large-scale manufacturing.
This change directly affected the company's investment methods in China. In the past, foreign-funded enterprises regarded China more as an important part of capacity layout, but now business is beginning to revolve around research and development capabilities and innovation platforms. "A large part of the profits we generate in China will continue to be retained in China for reinvestment," said Martin (马丁). Suzhou (苏州) and the surrounding areas have a concentration of universities, research institutions, and high-tech enterprises, making it easier for companies to find talents with engineering capabilities and research and development potential, and also easier to carry out collaborative innovation in different fields.
A good innovation environment can allow research and development activities to occur naturally and proceed smoothly. "More and more foreign-funded enterprises are deeply cultivating in China, they not only produce, but also pay more attention to research and development and innovation," said Cao Xiaosu (曹晓苏), Deputy Director of the Commerce Bureau of Suzhou New District (苏州高新区商务局).
"Suzhou New District (苏州高新区) is gradually transforming from a traditional manufacturing base to an innovation center," Cao Xiaosu (曹晓苏) introduced. Currently, about 70% of foreign-funded enterprises in the New District have established corresponding research and development centers. "Through policy guidance, foreign-funded enterprises can retain a portion of their global earnings in China and directly invest in research and development and technological innovation. This profit reinvestment policy is an important tool for us to support the further development of foreign-funded enterprises," said Cao Xiaosu (曹晓苏). In 2025, foreign-funded enterprises in Suzhou New District (苏州高新区) will attract approximately US$83.07 million in profits for reinvestment, accounting for 20.2% of the foreign capital received in 2025.
Return to TopBeijing, April 28th (Reported by Zhao Zhanhui (赵展慧)) According to the National Financial Regulatory Administration, at the end of March, the outstanding balance of inclusive small and micro enterprise loans nationwide was 38.79 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.9%, 4.22 percentage points higher than the growth rate of various loans. Among them, the outstanding balance of inclusive small and micro enterprise credit loans was 12.02 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.13%. In the first quarter of this year, the average interest rate of newly issued inclusive small and micro enterprise loans nationwide was 3.64%, a decrease of 0.19 percentage points compared with the average interest rate for the whole year of 2025.
In terms of agricultural loans, at the end of March, the outstanding balance of inclusive agricultural loans nationwide was 14.96 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.47%, 3.79 percentage points higher than the growth rate of various loans; the outstanding balance of loans in key areas of national grain was 5.83 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.15%. The average interest rate of newly issued inclusive agricultural loans in the first quarter of this year was 4.01%, a year-on-year decrease of 0.38 percentage points.
Return to TopOn April 27th, in a stretch of Yellow River滩林 (tān lín - riverside woodland) in Dongguang Village (东光村), Huagong Town (化工镇), Mengzhou City (孟州市), Henan Province (河南省), agricultural machinery was used to interplant peanuts in the forest. In recent years, Mengzhou City (孟州市), based on its ecological resource advantages along the Yellow River (黄河), has scientifically revitalized idle land under the forest, promoted diversified under-forest planting and breeding models according to local conditions, and broadened the channels for the masses to increase their income steadily.
Bai Shuiping (白水平) captured the photo (Image China).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on April 28th (Reporter Zheng Haiou (郑海鸥)): The tourism market has a long chain and many links. If the order of the tourism market, especially the problem of forced shopping, is not well managed, it will seriously affect tourists' consumption experience and the long-term development of the tourism industry.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部) stated at the routine press conference for the first quarter of 2026 that it will work with relevant management departments to focus on building a full-chain governance system before, during, and after the event, and vigorously promote the rectification of forced shopping in the tourism market.
Strict access management. Moving the checkpoint forward, strictly control the entry of travel agencies, requiring all regions to strengthen on-site verification of newly established travel agencies to see if they have the corresponding conditions. Clean up "vest" travel agencies that have not paid the tourism service quality deposit in full in accordance with the law and are involved in tourism supported by shopping and forced shopping.
Strengthen in-process supervision. Consolidate the main responsibility of the platform, requiring online tourism platforms to strengthen the compliance inspection and review of operators within the platform, promptly remove non-compliant products and information, and at the same time strengthen online monitoring and inspections, and legally deal with accounts that publish unreasonable low-price tours, false propaganda, and induce consumption.
Strengthen post-event management. For cases with bad impact and serious nature, the cultural and tourism departments will revoke the travel agency business license and related tour guide certificates in accordance with the law, the public security departments will crack down on forced transactions in accordance with the law, and the market supervision departments will maintain the price order of the tourism market in accordance with the law.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 政
Multinational car company managers carefully observe the battery chassis structure, and foreign media reporters holding professional equipment photograph the intelligent cockpit interface... At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show (北京车展), in front of the Leapmotor (零跑汽车) booth, the sound of shutters and conversations rose and fell.
The recently launched Leapmotor D19 (零跑D19) has become the focus of attention, and some foreign dealers are pulling staff to inquire about the model's configuration and technical details. "It's as lively as an 'international exchange meeting'," said a Leapmotor (零跑汽车) booth staff member. "Our products have attracted more than 100 mainstream media outlets from more than 20 countries and regions in Europe, Africa, and South America to experience and exchange ideas."
At the same time, the focus of overseas media has shifted from early "low-price curiosity" to "technical curiosity" and "cooperation expectations." "They no longer ask 'Why is it so cheap?' but instead ask 'How to improve R&D efficiency?' and 'Can you license the technology?'" the staff member said. Before the opening of the auto show, South American media went to Leapmotor's (零跑) three-electric factory in Huzhou (湖州), Zhejiang (浙江) to visit and test drive, experiencing the hard power of Chinese automotive technology on the ground.
Continuous innovation in technology is one of the important driving forces for the continuous growth of China's automotive industry. "After choosing to enter the new energy vehicle industry, I have always had this idea in my mind: I must master key technologies. From the beginning, we have insisted on full-domain self-research," said Zhu Jiangming (朱江明), founder and chairman of Leapmotor (零跑汽车).
Leapmotor (零跑) has built key technology modules such as vehicle architecture, electronic and electrical, battery, and electric drive, and the self-research ratio of core components exceeds 65%. As more new components are gradually put into mass production this year, this ratio will continue to increase. At the same time, Leapmotor (零跑) has also built 17 component factories, covering major links such as battery cells, battery packs, electric drives, and domain controllers. Through the dual-drive of "independent research and development + independent production," it has formed advantages in mass production and cost control.
At this year's Beijing Auto Show (北京车展), Leapmotor (零跑汽车) launched a new series of sports coupes, which have been fully upgraded in terms of appearance, power, comfort, and intelligent configuration. "The competition in the automotive industry is, in the final analysis, the competition of system capabilities," said the relevant person in charge of Leapmotor (零跑汽车). Although full-domain self-research has a long investment cycle and high initial costs, once a platform-based capability is formed, companies can gain greater initiative in product definition and cost control.
Since the establishment of the "Leapmotor International (零跑国际)" joint venture with Stellantis in 2024, Leapmotor (零跑) has adopted a light-asset model to accelerate the expansion of market space. As of February this year, Leapmotor (零跑) has more than 900 overseas stores. In 2025, Leapmotor's (零跑) overseas exports exceeded 67,000 units, ranking among the top new car-making forces; as of February this year, the cumulative export volume has exceeded 100,000 units. "We made a special trip here, and the purpose is to explore distribution possibilities with Leapmotor (零跑)," said a dealer representative from Bulgaria.
"Globalization is a key support for promoting the rapid development of enterprises," said the relevant person in charge of Leapmotor (零跑). "With the continuous accumulation of technical strength and the in-depth promotion of global layout, Chinese car companies are accelerating from product output to technology, design, and brand output, and are playing an increasingly important role in the global automotive industry transformation."
Return to TopWith the spring breeze gentle and the scenery bright, all things compete to flourish. China in spring is slowly unfolding a series of beautiful and moving pictures. Flowers not only adorn the splendid spring scenery but also serve as an important carrier for practicing the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" and are a vivid footnote to promoting high-quality economic and social development.
Taking flowers as a guide, activate new momentum in cultural tourism and inject vitality into economic development. Various regions seize the spring season, relying on characteristic flower resources, and innovatively launch cultural, sports, and tourism integration projects such as flower appreciation festivals and flower sea marathons, transforming natural landscapes into consumption scenarios. From waterfront flower fields to mountains of apricot blossoms, from immersive sightseeing to themed markets, small flowers leverage large consumption, reflecting the deep integration of consumption structure upgrading and green development concepts, turning ecological advantages into development advantages.
Taking flowers as a medium, drive industrial upgrading and empower the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside. In recent years, the flower industry in many places has shifted from scattered planting to large-scale, standardized production. Taking Kunming (昆明) fresh-cut flowers, Heze (菏泽) peony, and Zhangzhou (漳州) orchids as representatives, various regions adapt to local conditions, using e-commerce platforms and cold chain logistics to break geographical restrictions, allowing flowers to be sold online and travel long distances across seasons. More importantly, the industrial chain continues to extend to deep processing, cultural and creative IP (intellectual property) and other fields, the value of a flower is fully explored, becoming a "prosperity flower" for increasing farmers' income, and also becoming a vivid example of the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Taking flowers as scenery, beautify cities, and draw a picture of ecological livability. Integrating flowers into urban greening not only beautifies the environment and enhances taste but also improves the urban microclimate and ecological quality. Flowers bloom in parks, street corners, and roadsides, allowing citizens to see greenery when they open their windows and smell fragrance as they move, feeling ecological well-being in the fragrance of flowers, and vividly interpreting the concept of people's cities in tangible and accessible daily life.
Flowers bloom in a prosperous era, and the land is beautiful. The spring spirit of flourishing flowers bursts with the vigorous vitality of striving China.
-- Editor
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 付 文
Minjiang Estuary Wetland in Fuzhou (福州), Fujian (福建) Province, is a typical subtropical coastal estuary wetland and a good habitat for migratory birds. In recent years, the Minjiang Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve (闽江河口湿地国家级自然保护区) has formed a joint ecological governance effort with local townships and relevant departments, taking measures such as returning farmland to wetland and improving the long-term protection mechanism to continuously improve the wetland's ecological environment.
The sea breeze blows across the Minjiang Estuary (闽江口), and the reed beds ripple with green.
In the Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地), an important stopover on the East Asia-Australasia flyway, gulls and egrets gather and birds chirp. The Chinese Crested Tern (中华凤头燕鸥) with a black crown and an orange-yellow beak with black tips, the Grey Heron (苍鹭) with a gray back and white belly, and a short neck and long legs... More than 50,000 waterbirds are distributed and overwinter in the Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地) all year round.
At present, winter migratory birds are heading north, summer migratory birds are arriving, and migrating plovers and sandpipers are gathering, the Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地) welcomes "messengers" from all over the world.
Good water quality and high food abundance provide a good habitat for birds.
"'Gutian Le' (古田乐) is feeding normally and looks very healthy!" Recently, Gao Fuyuan (高富元), a photography enthusiast from Baotou (包头) City, Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), sent a photo of two swans in the same frame, one of which had a locator. After careful identification by staff of the Fujian Minjiang Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve (福建闽江河口湿地国家级自然保护区), it was confirmed that it was the swan "Gutian Le (古田乐)" that everyone had been searching for.
In November last year, this swan was found by villagers in Laidun (赖墩) Village, Gutian (古田) County, Ningde (宁德) City, Fujian (福建), because it was exhausted and unable to take off. The local forestry department provided professional rescue for it and sent a special person to escort it to the Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地) in Changle (长乐) District, Fuzhou (福州); after confirming that it was healthy, the swan was released back into nature on December 19.
"It received careful protection from relevant departments and personnel in Gutian (古田) County and Changle (长乐) District, so it was named 'Gutian Le (古田乐)'," said Zheng Hang (郑航), director of the Minjiang Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve Management Office (闽江河口湿地国家级自然保护区管理处), adding that swans have high requirements for the water quality, food abundance, and safety of their habitats, and the ecological environment of the Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地) meets the survival conditions of swans. "There are abundant aquatic plant rhizomes, and various snails and aquatic insects, providing a sufficient food source for swans."
The location shows that "Gutian Le (古田乐)" left Fujian (福建) in early March and migrated north, arriving in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) a week later and staying for more than a month. It is currently on its way to the Arctic tundra breeding grounds.
The Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地) is the southern end of the overwintering grounds for swan geese and other geese and duck migratory birds in the coastal area of China. From October to February each year, a large number of swans and geese forage here, spend the winter, and then return to the north. In recent years, the number of swans overwintering here has been increasing year by year.
"Thanks to the good ecological environment of the wetland, more and more birds have changed from 'traveling birds' to migratory birds, and then from migratory birds to 'resident birds'. For example, the White Crane, which initially only stopped over, was found to have some groups overwintering in the wetland from the end of 2024 to the beginning of 2025," said Lin Wenbo (林文波), deputy director of the Minjiang Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve Management Office (闽江河口湿地国家级自然保护区管理处). Since 2022, more than 50,000 waterbirds have migrated, stopped, and overwintered here each year.
"More than 350 species of birds have been recorded in the Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地). In the past three years, there have been 16 species that exceed 1% of the standard for the number of bird populations in internationally important wetlands," Zheng Hang (郑航) said.
Returning farmland to wetland and ecological restoration to improve the ecological environment of the wetland.
The Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地) is a typical subtropical coastal estuary wetland, involving 3 townships and 13 administrative villages in Changle (长乐) District, including the Fujian Minjiang Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve (福建闽江河口湿地国家级自然保护区) and the National Wetland Park.
Historically, this wetland's ecological environment was damaged and biodiversity sharply reduced due to land reclamation and production activities. In response, Fuzhou (福州) City implemented the return of farmland to wetland, guided industrial transformation through ecological compensation, and controlled Spartina alterniflora to revitalize the wetland.
"There used to be many shrimp ponds inside the wetland, and nearby fishermen were engaged in seasonal aquaculture," Lin Wenbo (林文波) told reporters that the Changle (长乐) District government has invested a total of more than 40 million yuan to vacate aquaculture ponds to ensure that the wetland is free from human interference and becomes a closed habitat for birds.
"The management office has planted reeds, mangroves, etc. in the aquaculture pond area, and built hidden ecological bird islands, and more than 10 kinds of birds have nested here," Lin Wenbo (林文波) said, adding that these aquaculture ponds also serve as high-tide habitats, facilitating bird spawning and reproduction.
The Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地) has suffered from the invasion of alien species, and the area of Spartina alterniflora once exceeded 5,000 mu. "Spartina alterniflora grows fast and has developed roots, which can easily cause soil compaction and make native plants wither. We use mowing, rotary tillage and other methods to control it, introduce native vegetation such as mangroves, reeds, and Kandelia candel, and at the same time retain some bare beach areas for birds to forage," Lin Wenbo (林文波) introduced that through various control measures, the Minjiang Estuary Wetland (闽江河口湿地) has cumulatively removed 4,590 mu of Spartina alterniflora and restored 2,980 mu of native vegetation.
At the same time, the Minjiang Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve (闽江河口湿地国家级自然保护区) has systematically managed the ecological problems in its jurisdiction, and has successively carried out protection work such as forest stand improvement, quality and efficiency improvement of sewage systems, and comprehensive river improvement. Changle (长乐) District has treated the pollution of small watersheds such as Chentang Port (陈塘港) and Erliu Creek (二刘溪) that mainly flow into the Minjiang Estuary (闽江口), and sewage discharge and treatment projects have penetrated into every village corner.
"We have connected the water systems in the wetland and built intelligent sluice gates." At Fengxiang Pond (凤翔塘), Lin Wenbo (林文波) pointed to the sluice gate and introduced, "The water level of the inner river of the Minjiang River (闽江) is high. We use probes to monitor the change of water level, and the tide rises and falls automatically, which effectively regulates the local microclimate and makes the water in the wetland become living water."
Strengthening patrols and legislative protection to improve the long-term protection mechanism.
Every morning, Lin Fajin (林发金) rides an electric car to patrol along the wetland. His management scope is a 4-kilometer-long embankment.
Lin Fajin (林发金), 67 years old, is a villager in Kefeng (克凤) Village, Tantou (潭头) Town, Changle (长乐) District. He has been an ecological ranger for more than 8 years, and his ancestors were fishermen. "I used to fish at sea, and then I was engaged in pond aquaculture, and I have been dealing with fish and shrimp," Lin Fajin (林发金) said.
The Minjiang Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve Management Office (闽江河口湿地国家级自然保护区管理处) conducts irregular training for rangers to explain bird protection precautions. "In the past, when raising shrimp, birds were clustered on the beach and did not dare to approach people. Now, both the types and numbers of birds are much more than before," Lin Fajin (林发金) said.
Every quarter, the reserve conducts joint law enforcement with local townships and departments such as ecology and environment, natural resources, public security, procuratorate, and court to increase the crackdown on illegal activities. "Up to now, we have set up more than 50 wetland protection zone boundary markers, sentry posts and other facilities, installed and upgraded patrol GPS positioning devices and other facilities, and continued to promote the normalized law enforcement patrol work in the protected area," Zheng Hang (郑航) said.
The level of scientific monitoring and collaborative research on topics continues to improve. The reserve has cooperated with Fujian Normal University (福建师范大学), Fujian Academy of Forestry (福建省林业科学研究院) and other universities and research institutions to conduct 17 ecological topic studies or special surveys on coastal estuary wetlands, and has achieved 11 results, including 4 items such as bird surveys that are used in wetland ecological restoration and protection work.
In recent years, Fuzhou (福州) City has promulgated and implemented 15 local laws and regulations and detailed rules to provide solid legal protection for wetland protection. "All important wetlands or wetland-type nature reserves in the city are equipped with corresponding management entities to achieve full coverage of wetland protection management agencies," said Shen Qiulin (沈秋林), head of the Forest Resources Management Center Station of the Fuzhou Forestry Bureau (福州市林业局森林资源管理中心站). Fuzhou (福州) has clearly included protection effectiveness indicators such as wetland area and wetland protection rate into the green development part of the high-quality development comprehensive performance evaluation, and included wetland resource assets into the natural resource asset departure audit scope of leading cadres to consolidate the protection responsibilities of all levels and departments.
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A rose variety needs to simultaneously satisfy characteristics such as diverse flower shapes, rich fragrances, and long flowering periods to become a true "Guo Feng" (national style) rose.
It is the peak blooming season for roses. There are many varieties of roses, and some Guo Feng roses are particularly eye-catching. For example, the "Baohua Rose" (宝华月季) with its three-dimensional shape and gradient colors; the "Jiaolong Rose" (娇龙月季), which combines elegant floral fragrance with strong environmental adaptability; and the "Wenxiu Rose" (文秀月季), with its lasting petal color and symbolizing the spirit of dedication. The names of these Guo Feng roses carry stories and emotions, making these flowers not only beautiful and fragrant, but also warm and memorable.
Guo Feng roses are an independent new rose variety system led by the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences Flower Research Institute (云南省农业科学院花卉研究所), positioned as "Chinese core, Chinese style, Chinese made," emphasizing Eastern aesthetics and emotional expression, while taking into account scientific research, market, and cultural value. In recent years, China has continuously strengthened the selection and breeding of independent rose varieties, but not all independently cultivated roses can be called "Guo Feng." So, how are Guo Feng roses carefully cultivated and brought into the public eye?
A rose variety needs to simultaneously satisfy characteristics such as diverse flower shapes, rich fragrances, and long flowering periods to become a true Guo Feng rose, in order to meet the Chinese people's aesthetic pursuit of "shape, fragrance, and charm" for flowers. In the past, the cut roses popular in the domestic market mostly relied on imports, and the flower shapes were relatively simple. Therefore, at the beginning of the Guo Feng rose breeding process, the primary requirement was flower shape diversification, covering forms such as single petals, semi-double petals, and double petals. The breeding process of Guo Feng roses is more like a "blind box" game full of unknowns. Researchers conduct rolling selection throughout the year, observing, recording, and screening day after day, always adhering to the principle of 宁缺毋滥 (nìng quē wù làn - "rather have less than have inferior quality," better to have something of good quality even if it's less, than to have a lot of something of poor quality), just to cultivate high-quality varieties that best fit the Guo Feng standards.
The popularity of Guo Feng roses is inseparable from the accurate grasp of market demand. The growth process of Guo Feng roses has its own vitality and agility. What is even more rare is that, in the current market where most rose varieties are unscented, the unique aroma of Guo Feng roses has become the key to their standing out.
Of course, the innovation of naming methods has added a rich and colorful stroke to the "breakout" of Guo Feng roses. In our experimental fields, there are still tens of thousands of flower plants waiting to be screened. One day, these flowers will bloom in a wider world with more stories.
(The author is a researcher at the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences Flower Research Institute (云南省农业科学院花卉研究所). This article was compiled and edited by Li Maoying (李茂颖), a reporter from this newspaper.)
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Return to TopIn March, the "Opinions on Accelerating the Establishment of a Long-Term Care Insurance System" and the "Implementation Plan for Accelerating the Establishment of a Long-Term Care Insurance System" were issued, marking the shift of the long-term care insurance system from local pilot projects to nationwide implementation.
As a state-owned backbone insurance enterprise, the People's Insurance Company of China Property and Casualty (PICC P&C) (中国人民财产保险股份有限公司) fully leverages its comprehensive advantages of "insurance + technology + professional services" to continuously iterate and upgrade the long-term care insurance "PICC Plan" in coordination with local medical insurance departments, building a full-chain service system for long-term care insurance covering handling services, fund supervision, and intelligent management.
Strengthening the Construction of Long-Term Care Insurance Service Outlets to Promote the Decentralization of Handling Services
Relying on the company's five-level organization and rural assistant insurance agent team, PICC P&C has established long-term care insurance convenient service stations and caring stations covering counties, towns, and villages to promote the decentralization of handling services. It improves the comprehensive service functions of township outlets, providing services such as long-term care insurance policy publicity, material acceptance, assistance in assessment, and daily visits, opening up the "last mile" of service to insured people. At present, PICC P&C has assisted local governments in establishing nearly 1,100 medical insurance convenient service stations, providing strong support for the subsequent inclusion of long-term care insurance service handling and cross-regional collaboration.
In Nantong City (南通市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), in order to effectively solve the problems of long distances from handling outlets and unfamiliarity with the use of intelligent tools for disabled people in rural counties, PICC P&C has established a three-level convenient service network, setting up service centers in county branches, configuring care managers in townships, and setting up rural assistant insurance agents in villages and communities. Taking 17 township marketing service departments as fulcrums, leveraging village health rooms, visiting villages, inquiring about needs, and providing offline assistance.
Building a Professional Service Team to Provide Professional and Warm Services
PICC P&C has established a standardized team management system, clarifying team responsibilities, post settings, and appointment standards. It strengthens online and offline training, conducts professional job examinations, encourages branch employees to actively participate in long-term care worker examinations, and continuously improves the professional capabilities of the team; assists medical insurance departments in carrying out policy publicity, designated institution management, disability assessment, nursing monitoring, and expense review, effectively enriching the strength of medical insurance handling services. At present, PICC P&C has established a social security business handling service team of more than 13,000 people nationwide, of which about 34% have medical-related backgrounds.
In Huai'an City (淮安市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), PICC P&C upgraded and built a "Smart Long-Term Care" service center. The Huai'an Branch selected 8 professionals to form a project team, led by a business backbone with 17 years of social security business management experience, dedicated to ensuring that every insured person can enjoy "one-to-one" personalized service, ensuring that the service is both professional and warm.
Assisting in Carrying Out Fund Supervision to Protect the Long-Term Care Insurance Fund
PICC P&C fully leverages the experience advantages of commercial insurance companies in claims audit, assists medical insurance departments in carrying out daily on-site inspections and investigations and special inspections of local and cross-regional insured persons, assessment institutions, nursing institutions, and personnel, conducts rapid verification of big data monitoring suspicious data and reported clues, and strengthens the control of fraud and insurance fraud; equips professional mobile inspection and investigation tools, covering multiple terminals such as web pages, APPs, and mini-programs, customizes inspection and investigation content for different inspection and investigation objects, real-time input of inspection and investigation results and generates inspection and investigation reports, improving the efficiency of audit personnel. In 2025, more than 4 million yuan of long-term care insurance fund losses will be reduced through inspection and investigation.
In Yantai City (烟台市), Shandong Province (山东省), PICC P&C has established a dynamic disability assessment mechanism, formed a long-term care insurance audit working group, and regularly conducts re-evaluation by combining door-to-door inspections and on-site information collection, supervising nursing institutions to promptly report changes in the status of disabled persons, and timely clearing out personnel who do not meet the conditions for enjoying treatment, effectively safeguarding fund security.
In Rugao City (如皋市), Nantong City (南通市), PICC P&C has developed a long-term care insurance risk reduction management platform. Standardized service processes are formulated, service specifications are clarified, and 100% of the service record instruments are used to record the entire process of on-site service. The background statistics system integrates and forms reports and conducts data analysis, compares it with the submitted settlement data, forms accurate audits, and strictly controls fund risks.
Building an Intelligent Risk Control Platform to Strengthen the Construction of the Long-Term Care Insurance System
PICC P&C uses "big data + artificial intelligence technology" as an intelligent engine to build three centers: intelligent assessment for insured persons, intelligent monitoring for nursing institutions, and intelligent management for medical insurance departments, forming an intelligent risk control platform covering the entire process of long-term care insurance before, during, and after the event. At present, the PICC P&C long-term care insurance system has been applied in the long-term care insurance handling services in 38 regions of 8 provinces including Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), and Hainan (海南). AI quality inspection has cumulatively reviewed 47,700 nursing tasks, analyzed more than 1.1 million nursing items, and achieved 100% coverage of home care supervision, shortening the time by more than 70% compared with manual review.
In Huzhou City (湖州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), PICC P&C independently developed the "South Taihu Smart Care Platform" (南太湖智护平台) as a unified HIS system for the Huzhou City long-term care insurance team, designated nursing institutions, and home care institutions, and achieved interconnection with the Zhejiang Provincial Smart Medical Insurance Platform. The platform innovatively introduces Bluetooth beacon positioning check-in and check-out, face recognition, and voice AI intelligent audit and other technical means to achieve online monitoring of the entire process of nursing services.
In the next step, PICC P&C will thoroughly implement the national strategy of actively responding to population aging, take long-term care insurance as an important focus for doing a good job in elderly care finance, seize the opportunity of nationwide promotion, give full play to the accumulated experience in participating in long-term care insurance pilot projects, fully expand its business, deepen the contracting service model, accelerate the promotion of technology applications, integrate nursing service resources, expand commercial supplementary insurance, and help build a multi-level nursing insurance security system.
Data source: People's Insurance Company of China Property and Casualty (中国人民财产保险股份有限公司)
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Energy is an eternal theme in the development of human society. In recent years, the research and development of controlled nuclear fusion energy, known as the "artificial sun," has made significant progress globally. Technical routes are becoming increasingly diverse, and innovative entities are emerging, accelerating the transition from scientific feasibility to engineering verification. In this field, China's (中国) research level continues to improve, and its international influence steadily increases. Countries and regions such as the United States, Europe, and Japan are also continuously increasing investment, striving to take the initiative in a new round of energy revolution. At the same time, it should also be noted that controlled nuclear fusion energy still faces many physical, engineering, and economic challenges in moving from the laboratory to the power grid, and its commercialization is still a cross-generational project that requires long-term investment.
Simulating the mechanism of the sun's light and heat—
Efforts are being made to keep this "ball of fire" suspended in the air, without touching the walls or being extinguished, maintaining long-term stable confinement and high-performance operation.
What is the "artificial sun"? The sun emits light and heat because its core "kneads" hydrogen nuclei together at extremely high temperatures and pressures, fusing them into helium nuclei and releasing enormous energy in the process. Because it simulates this energy release mechanism inside the sun, controlled nuclear fusion energy is figuratively called the "artificial sun." One of its main fuels, deuterium, can be extracted from seawater and is abundant in resources. The operation process does not emit carbon dioxide, nor does it produce a large amount of high-activity, long-lived radioactive waste like traditional fission nuclear power. Once this technology achieves a breakthrough, it is expected to provide humans with a continuous and stable source of clean energy.
However, it is extremely difficult for humans to replicate this energy release process on Earth: it is necessary to heat the fuel to hundreds of millions of degrees Celsius, turning the matter into a special state composed of a large number of charged particles, called "plasma." However, no solid material can withstand this high temperature for a long time through direct contact. What to do? Scientists have come up with various clever ideas. A common approach is to keep this "ball of fire" suspended in the air, without touching the walls or being extinguished.
For decades, the mainstream method has been to "hold" the plasma up with a strong magnetic field, like an invisible cage that firmly wraps it. This fusion method is called magnetic confinement fusion, and a typical type of device is called a "Tokamak." Since the start of its design in 1988, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), currently being built in southern France, which brings together seven parties and more than 30 countries, is the largest and most iconic Tokamak project. In 2023, the JT-60SA device, jointly built by Japan and the European Union, was completed and achieved its first plasma discharge. The WEST device in France achieved 1337 seconds of continuous plasma operation in 2025. China's (中国) "Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST)" or "Dongfang Chaohuan (东方超环)" and "HL-2M (环流三号)" are also representatives of this type of device. In 2025, "Dongfang Chaohuan (东方超环)" achieved steady-state high-performance plasma operation at hundreds of millions of degrees Celsius for 1066 seconds, and "HL-2M (环流三号)" achieved ion temperatures of 117 million degrees Celsius and electron temperatures of 160 million degrees Celsius.
For the magnetic confinement route, the prerequisite for nuclear fusion power generation is that this reaction can be carried out continuously and stably under high parameters, rather than being extinguished instantly like "setting off firecrackers." The above series of breakthroughs reflects the achievements in long-term stable confinement and high-performance operation of high-temperature plasma, which is an important foundation for the future continuous and stable operation of fusion power plants. The technical feasibility of the "artificial sun" is being verified step by step.
Multiple technical routes in parallel—
Some rely on strong magnetic fields to hold and stabilize high-temperature fuel, while others use lasers or electric currents to instantaneously compress and heat the fuel.
Today, the technical paths to the "artificial sun" are more diverse, and multiple fusion routes are being promoted in parallel and competing for breakthroughs.
Compared with the Tokamak, a large and complex system route, new technology routes such as field-reversed configurations, which are more compact and iterate faster, are receiving increasing attention. It does not rely on the central solenoid structure commonly used in Tokamaks, but instead enables the plasma to self-organize to form a closed magnetic field structure, which can strive to achieve higher pressure under the same magnetic field conditions, which provides the possibility for device miniaturization and reducing the construction cost per unit of power. In 2023, Helion Energy (赫利昂能源公司) in the United States signed the world's first fusion power purchase agreement for future commercial use with Microsoft (微软). In February of this year, the company announced that its prototype "Polaris" had successfully observed deuterium-tritium fusion signals, which means that measurable fusion reactions occurred inside the device. TAE Technologies (TAE技术公司) in the United States is also using digital simulation and artificial intelligence to continuously optimize plasma control and promote its commercialization roadmap.
A stellarator is a magnetic confinement device that looks like a twisted braid. Its magnetic field structure is complex and theoretically more conducive to "retaining" particles and energy in high-temperature plasma for a longer time, thereby improving the device's continuous operation capability. In 2025, the W7-X device of the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (马克斯·普朗克等离子体物理研究所) in Germany created a world record for the triple product (a comprehensive evaluation of three indicators: how high the plasma temperature is, how high the density is, and how long the energy is maintained, which is regarded as the core standard for measuring the performance of a fusion device) under long-pulse (i.e., longer-duration continuous discharge) operating conditions, and maintained the high-performance plasma state for 43 seconds, which shows that stellarators are showing increasingly prominent potential in long-term stable operation.
Another major category of important ideas is to rapidly compress and heat the fuel in a very short time to trigger a fusion reaction. This is inertial confinement fusion. One of the most watched ways to achieve this is to use high-energy lasers to drive fuel implosion. In 2025, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (劳伦斯利弗莫尔国家实验室) in the United States used 192 high-energy lasers to simultaneously bombard a target pellet containing less than 1 milligram of deuterium-tritium fuel, smaller than a sesame seed, compressing it to a state denser than the core of the sun in a few billionths of a second, inducing a fusion reaction. The energy released in one experiment reached 8.6 megajoules, which is approximately equivalent to the electrical energy consumed by a 1000-watt electric heater working continuously for more than 2 hours. The results of this experiment showed that the energy released by fusion not only exceeded the laser energy injected into the target pellet, but this energy gain was further increased to more than 4 times, once again verifying the repeatability of laser fusion ignition, marking that laboratory ignition research has advanced to a higher level.
Some teams have taken a different approach, using the strong magnetic field generated by electric current to "hoop" the plasma, like using an invisible rubber band to tightly tighten it. This method is called "Z-pinch." Zap Energy (扎普能源), a fusion energy technology company in the United States, recently announced that its latest generation "FuZE-3" device has achieved breakthroughs in key indicators such as plasma pressure, improved the stability of Z-pinch plasma, and also demonstrated the potential of this route in promoting device miniaturization.
These different routes are like different paths to the top of the mountain: some rely on strong magnetic fields to hold and stabilize high-temperature fuel, trying to avoid contact with the device walls; others use lasers or electric currents to instantaneously compress and rapidly heat the fuel in a very short time. This diversified parallel exploration expands more space for solving the challenges of controlled nuclear fusion energy technology in physics, engineering, and other aspects.
A more active innovation ecosystem—
National leadership, international cooperation, and commercial participation converge to form a joint force, and intermediate technologies and platforms "lay eggs along the way" to accelerate industrial application.
Currently, the global controlled nuclear fusion energy innovation ecosystem is undergoing profound changes: national leadership, international cooperation, commercial participation, and other forces are accelerating their convergence, promoting nuclear fusion energy research and development into a new active period. ITER, as the world's largest energy technology cooperation project, brings together the scientific research forces of many countries to jointly explore the engineering feasibility of fusion reactions under the Tokamak route. Countries and regions such as the United States, Europe, and Japan are also continuously increasing investment to support nuclear fusion energy technology research and development. China's (中国) nuclear fusion energy research has achieved a transition from "following" to "running in parallel," and some directions have entered the international forefront. The advantages of a complete industrial system are also providing strong support for the engineering of nuclear fusion energy.
At the same time, commercial nuclear fusion companies are rapidly emerging, and social capital is entering one after another. This is an important manifestation of the changes in the global controlled nuclear fusion energy innovation ecosystem, and it is expected to accelerate the practical verification of controlled nuclear fusion energy technology. In this process, artificial intelligence is becoming a key new variable in lighting up the "artificial sun." Artificial intelligence is expected to accelerate the screening of candidate materials that are resistant to extreme environments from massive materials and structural solutions, and can also provide new tools for plasma state recognition, prediction and early warning, and auxiliary control, helping to improve the timeliness and accuracy of control, and opening up more possibilities for exploring new structural layouts and operating modes.
Overall, the current research on controlled nuclear fusion energy is still in a critical stage of transitioning from scientific feasibility to engineering verification. The latest progress of NIF and others more reflects the improvement of ignition and combustion capabilities at the laboratory scale, rather than the realization of stable power supply on the power grid side. The latest revised timetable of ITER also shows that its research operation is expected to start in 2034, and the deuterium-tritium experimental operation is expected to be launched in 2039. The difficulty of integrating such a large and complex system can be seen from this. At the same time, the focus of international fusion research and development is gradually shifting to key issues that are closer to engineering realization, such as plasma steady-state operation, tritium fuel self-sustaining cycle, extreme environment-resistant materials, device safety and economy, etc., which are still universally recognized difficulties and challenges internationally. Controlled nuclear fusion energy is not simply high-temperature parameters or long-pulse experiments. Its goal is to create a full-life-cycle, safe, and reliable energy system, and its commercialization path must be a long-term process of multi-party accumulation and gradual verification.
The industrialization of nuclear fusion energy should not wait for the completion of the final power station. In fact, on the current industrialization path, some fusion-related intermediate technologies and platforms have begun to open up realistic application space with the idea of "**沿途下蛋**" (yán tú xià dàn - "lay eggs along the way," to generate value and applications from intermediate technologies during the development process). For example, high-performance fusion neutron sources and other related technologies developed by China's (中国) Fenglin Nuclear (凤麟核) team have achieved industrial transformation in the fields of non-destructive industrial testing and safety, high-end medical health, etc., and have achieved significant application results. This "promoting the end through the journey" model helps to form a virtuous cycle of technological evolution promoting industrial growth, and can also allow more people to understand the realistic value of nuclear fusion energy technology.
From laboratory ignition to stable power supply to the power grid, controlled nuclear fusion energy still needs to cross a long road. This is an exploration that spans generations, and it is also a competition of comprehensive national strength. It is believed that with the unremitting exploration of global researchers, the light of the "artificial sun" will eventually illuminate the future.
(The author is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院院士) and an academician of the International Nuclear Energy Academy (国际核能院院士).)
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In daily life, many people have this feeling: tasks completed through arduous effort make us feel more satisfied than similar things easily obtained, such as difficult exam preparation or assembling a product ourselves. The harder it is to obtain, the more we cherish it. Why is this so? In economics and psychology, this phenomenon of influencing value judgments due to invested time and money is called the "sunk cost" effect. Recently, a study published in the journal *Nature* by scientists at the Stanford University Medical Center in the United States revealed the neural mechanism of "effort-happiness" for the first time from a neuroscience perspective, giving us a deeper understanding of the "sunk cost" psychological effect.
The study used mice as experimental subjects and designed a set of behavioral tasks: the mice needed to repeatedly insert their noses into designated holes (up to 50 times) or endure mild electric shocks in order to obtain a little sugar water as a reward. The research team used advanced neuroimaging technology to record real-time changes in neural signals in the nucleus accumbens region of the mouse brain, thereby capturing the neurophysiological dialogue between "effort" and "reward."
The study found that when mice received the sugar water reward, the amount of "happy molecule" dopamine released in their brains was positively correlated with the amount of effort previously expended. In other words, the higher the cost paid, the more intense the dopamine burst when the reward was obtained. This burst of pleasure reshapes the mouse's cognition, making it think that this reward is particularly precious. This is the neural basis of "the harder it is to obtain, the more it is cherished."
This study has two core innovations. First, the chemical substance acetylcholine plays the role of a "bookkeeper" in the brain. In the process of making efforts, acetylcholine acts like a bookkeeper, recording the efforts made one by one, and then sending a signal to tell dopamine: "This time it was hard-won, please secrete more rewards," thereby "adding code" to the upcoming happiness. Using a vivid analogy, there are two "key messengers" in the brain: the "happy molecule" dopamine and the "bookkeeper" acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is responsible for recording how hard we "fight," and dopamine decides how much happiness reward to give based on this record.
Second, this "effort-happiness" regulation does not occur in the dopamine "production factory," but is completed at its "final delivery point" - the dopamine axon terminal. The study verified through methods such as drug blockade and optogenetic manipulation (using light-sensitive proteins and specific light to precisely control the biological technology of neuronal activity) that even if the activity of dopamine cell bodies in the midbrain (the part between the diencephalon and the pons) is inhibited, the association effect of effort and reward still exists; but if the signal of acetylcholine is blocked, the extra happiness brought by high effort will disappear, and the mice will no longer be willing to pay more for the reward. This shows that the "effort-happiness" neural circuit is precise and can be intervened.
This study provides a solid neurological basis for "sunk cost": when you pay enough, at the moment you get the reward, the pleasure impact your brain gives you is even more intense. The "more happiness" you perceive in your heart may just be the brain paying for your hard work. The efforts you put in are recorded one by one by the brain's nervous system, making you feel the psychological experience of "the more you work hard, the happier you are."
The value of this study not only reveals the brain's "effort-happiness" circuit mechanism, but also has many enlightening implications for our psychological understanding of our daily life decision-making behaviors.
First, be wary of the neural traps of "sunk cost." In life, we often fall into such dilemmas: we feel bored after watching a movie for half an hour, but we persevere to the end because "the tickets have already been bought"; a relationship has long been riddled with holes, but we are reluctant to let go because "we have been together for so many years." This study tells us that the root of these behaviors lies in the reward mechanism and psychological perception. Understanding this, we can be more sober when making decisions. When you are struggling, you may wish to stop and ask yourself: What I am pursuing is the value of the thing itself, or the compensation issued by the brain for "effort"?
Second, don't let the "sense of effort paid" kidnap rational judgment. The study reveals a deeper psychological trap: the "want" and "like" in the brain are actually two sets of systems. We may not really "like" the restaurant that we waited in line for two hours to eat, but because the initial cost paid is too high, the brain will make us extremely "want" to complete this process. Seeing this clearly, we can learn to distinguish between "how much I have paid" and "how much value this still has for me" in major decisions, and not be disturbed by past efforts to make rational judgments about the future.
Finally, make good use of the "effort-happiness" mechanism to inject motivation into real goals. Since the brain has an internal mechanism of "effort-happiness," we can fully use this to set reasonable "difficulty ladders" for things we really want to stick to. For example, if you want to develop a fitness habit, you can set progressive goals for yourself, so that the dopamine brought by stage achievements becomes the motivation to persevere.
(The author is the Vice Dean of the School of Management, Jinan University (暨南大学).)
According to Xinhua News Agency, Helsinki (赫尔辛基) (Reporters Zhu Haochen (朱昊晨) and Xu Qian (徐谦)) Long-term use of mobile phones not only "strains the brain" but also "strains the hands." Finnish and German researchers have recently developed an AI (Artificial Intelligence) model that can simulate the musculoskeletal system load when people use smartphones, analyzing how to operate the phone more effortlessly.
The model is based on smartphone touch records and human motion research data, which can simulate people's movement trajectories when using mobile phones and evaluate the speed, accuracy, and load on the musculoskeletal system of related actions.
Simulation results show that some operations are indeed more "laborious," such as sliding up and down, clicking on smaller icons, and interface elements in the corners of the screen, which often require more effort. Researchers believe that the model provides a new perspective for smartphone usage research and interface design. Developers can identify less user-friendly designs earlier and develop more ergonomic and comfortable human-computer interaction methods.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郭梓云 孔 歌
In a large greenhouse on the outskirts of Basel (巴塞尔), Switzerland, a stink bug quietly lands on a leaf, ready for a feast. At this moment, the silent soybean plant is not actually without reaction; it is releasing a series of rapid electrical signals, as if sending a silent SOS signal—"Ouch, I'm hurt."
In the past, this "sound" was inaudible and incomprehensible to humans. Recently, the Syngenta Group (先正达集团) research team, in collaboration with the Swiss technology company "Vivent Biosignals," has successfully deciphered the "SOS signals" emitted by plants when attacked by pests, based on real-time monitoring of plant electrical signals and using machine learning technology for the first time. This research, published in international journals such as *Scientific Reports*, signifies that humans are beginning to "understand" the language of plants, which is not only a major breakthrough in plant physiology but also provides a "digital key" to global food security. "The more thoroughly we understand the growth mechanisms of plants and how they respond to pest and disease threats, the better we can help plants grow healthily, thereby ensuring food production," said plant scientist Anke Buchholz, who led the research team, in an interview with reporters. She stated that they are now able to accurately and in real-time understand how crops respond to specific environmental challenges.
Data shows that the proportion of crop losses caused by plant pests and diseases worldwide each year is as high as 40%, with direct economic losses exceeding $220 billion. Taking soybeans as an example, as the core source of global oil crops and plant protein, more than 20% of soybeans are reduced in yield each year due to pest and disease problems. "One of the major challenges is the concealment of pest and disease infestations," said Buchholz. For example, stink bugs, which are common in soybean fields in Latin America, often lurk in the dense canopy of large soybean fields. In the early stages of stink bug infestation, the damage to plants is minimal, making it difficult to detect them in time. By the time farmers notice the soybean pods turning yellow, the infestation has already spread, and the best time for prevention and control has often been missed. This "identification lag" not only leads to reduced yields but also forces farmers to increase the dosage and frequency of pesticide spraying to control the spread of pests, exacerbating the environmental impact on soil and water sources.
In fact, scientists have been exploring plant electrical signals for 150 years. Shi Jun (史军), a doctor of botany from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) and a popular science writer, said that plant electrical signals are not mysterious; any organism will generate electrical signals during its life processes. When hydrogen ions, calcium ions, potassium ions, and chloride ions move inside and outside the cell membrane, it brings about changes in the ion concentration on both sides of the cell membrane. The movement of charged ions is like the movement of electrons in a metal wire, thus generating electrical signals. When plants are subjected to external stimuli such as drought, low temperature, or animal gnawing, it will drive changes in the ion concentration on both sides of the cell membrane, thereby generating electrical signals. These signals are transmitted through ion currents in the tissue channels within the plant that transport water, minerals, and nutrients, which is also one of the fastest mechanisms for communication between cells and tissues in plants. However, facing the massive and extremely complex electrical wave data emitted by plants, people have been unable to truly understand the meaning of these signals for a long time. Buchholz explained, "Humans cannot process such a large amount of information; these signals are intertwined, like noisy electrical currents, and we previously had no idea what they were 'saying'."
The addition of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies has opened up new paths for researching and deciphering plant "SOS signals." The research team connected sophisticated electrical signal monitoring equipment to soybean plants. These electrical signals were recorded and then "fed" to artificial intelligence models for analysis and interpretation. "This enables us to search for electrical signal patterns in the plant language that indicate 'I am being attacked by stink bugs'," said Julian Friedrich, a plant scientist at Syngenta Group.
The research team also compared and monitored the reaction mechanisms of soybeans treated with plant protection products (such as spraying plant protection products) and untreated soybeans. The results showed that when unprotected soybeans were attacked by stink bugs, the electrical signals instantly became intense and disordered; while the signals of healthy treated plants remained stable. This means that by recording the electrical signals of plants, it is possible to more accurately determine whether crops are being attacked, thereby issuing warnings hours or even days in advance. Buchholz believes that this new discovery will help agricultural technicians intervene and prevent pests earlier and more efficiently, achieve refined management of crops, and apply pesticides in a more targeted and sustainable manner.
Of course, this technology is still in its early stages. At this stage, scientists can only identify several types of stress, such as stink bugs gnawing on bean pods, or nematodes (a tiny worm) gnawing on roots in the soil. Buchholz said, "The team's medium-term goal is to establish a plant 'SOS signal' database to further distinguish various pests and diseases or environmental threats such as high temperature and drought that affect plant health. In the future, we hope to be able to decipher the language of plants."
How to distinguish plant "SOS signals" is the key to pest control. Shi Jun (史军) explained: "The key point of this research is that the research team used mathematical models to exclude environmental factors such as light and water, and screened out the electrical signals related to insect infestation of soybeans. This is like deciphering the Morse code of plants—the more 'spikes', the more urgent the call for help, which gives us a clearer understanding of plant responses and buys valuable time to fight pests."
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Buenos Aires (布宜诺斯艾利斯) (Reporters Zhang Duo (张铎) and Wang Zhongyi (王钟毅)) - The National Scientific and Technical Research Council (阿根廷国家科学与技术研究理事会) of Argentina recently announced that a team led by researchers from the institution discovered a reptile fossil dating back approximately 70 million years in Río Negro Province (内格罗河省), Argentina, and classified it as belonging to the order Squamata based on structural features such as the mandible and skull.
The National Scientific and Technical Research Council (阿根廷国家科学与技术研究理事会) said in a statement that this is the most complete Late Cretaceous terrestrial lizard fossil discovered to date, does not belong to any known species group, reveals a previously unknown South American lizard evolutionary lineage, and provides crucial evidence for studying the evolution of reptiles on the Southern Hemisphere continents. In this excavation, scientists used micro-computed tomography technology to achieve micrometer-resolution digital reconstruction of its anatomical structure without damaging the fossil.
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Reading is an important way for human beings to acquire knowledge, develop intelligence, cultivate morality, and inspire thought, establish lofty ideals, and cultivate a sense of righteousness.
Spring is the perfect time for reading. The first "National Reading Activity Week" was implemented from April 20th to 26th. The 5th National Reading Conference was held in Nanchang City (南昌市), Jiangxi (江西) from April 20th to 22nd. Readers and book lovers from all over gathered on the banks of the Gan River (赣江) for a rendezvous with reading. With the theme of "Promoting National Reading Together and Building a Book-Filled Society Together," this conference not only brings together thoughts and practices on reading, but also sends a simple yet profound invitation to the whole society—to make reading a way of life.
Moments of Reading Time Filled with the Fragrance of Books
What does reading mean to life? Everyone has different answers.
"Reading allows me to 'see' the world, and also allows the world to 'see' me," said Zeng Wenbin (曾文滨), a visually impaired reader from Nanchang City (南昌市).
Zeng Wenbin (曾文滨) often goes to the Nanchang High-tech Zone Library (南昌高新区图书馆) and Aixi Lake Beautiful Bookstore (艾溪湖美书馆) to read. At first, he read Braille books, "The bumps on the pages touched by my fingertips are like seeing this wonderful world." Later, Zeng Wenbin (曾文滨) used his smartphone to scan books and "listen" to them. The Aixi Lake Beautiful Bookstore (艾溪湖美书馆) is located in a wetland park. Zeng Wenbin (曾文滨) likes to sit on the terrace, listening to the wind blowing through the leaves and the chirping of birds while reading. "Everything has a sound, and there is light in the books." He said, "Through reading, I can 'see' a wider world."
For the construction of a book-filled China, the reading stories of ordinary people are touching footnotes.
At the main venue of the 5th National Reading Conference, the "Reading and Life" photography exhibition attracted many visitors. One photo touched people's hearts: an old man sitting in a corner of a vegetable market, holding a book in his hand, his eyes focused. The worldly atmosphere and the gentle fragrance of books quietly blend together.
The vivid practice of building a book-filled China is framed in these warm moments of reading time.
At the rural reading "storytelling session," Lai Lei (赖蕾), a rural reading promoter from Rongjiang County (榕江县), Guizhou (贵州), shared her experience: "Reading has allowed me to see the world outside the mountains." She built a mobile bookstore on the ridges of the fields, and wherever the children are, the bookstore is moved there. "Reading is not only for getting out of the mountains, but also for illuminating the mountains." Lai Lei's (赖蕾) story is a microcosm of rural reading promotion.
At the "Good Reading in Youth" youth reading forum, self-media creator Zhao Jian (赵健) said: "When I was a child, I often stood by a river and wondered if its end was the edge of the world? Later I realized that the vastness of the world is not at the end of the river, but at the end of the book." Huang Lingzhe (黄聆哲), a young reader from Nanchang (南昌), often visits museums with his parents and reads books together. "If a book is a match, every reading is the moment to light it," said Huang Lingzhe (黄聆哲).
The fragrance of books permeates the campus, nourishing the growth of young people. At Jiangxi Normal University (江西师范大学), the "Qingma Reading Club" (青马读书会) has been held for 16 consecutive seasons, and reading red classics has become an important way of educating people; at Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (江西中医药大学), the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine and red culture are integrated into students' reading and growth.
The results of the 23rd National Reading Survey show that in 2025, the comprehensive reading rate of adult citizens in China steadily climbed to 82.3%, and the per capita reading volume of paper books and e-books reached 8.39. Behind the numbers are the times when many readers are accompanied by books, the continuous improvement of the level of public cultural services, and the continuous innovation of reading promotion forms.
Practical Measures Provide Guarantees
Yuzhang Street (豫章街道), Donghu District (东湖区), Nanchang City (南昌市). Zhou Taiyu (周泰宇), a deliveryman, walked into the Ruzi Bookstore Jingwei Branch (孺子书房经纬分馆) after finishing his delivery, took a book from the shelf, and sat down—this has become his "fixed route" for reading.
Reading brings a different color to his life. In the past, he had nothing to do in his spare time. Now, Zhou Taiyu (周泰宇) goes to the Ruzi Bookstore (孺子书房) to read whenever he has time. "In the past, I felt that life was just rushing, delivering food, and rushing again. Now, reading allows me to see the perseverance of those ordinary people, which gives me great strength," said Zhou Taiyu (周泰宇).
In 2026, Jiangxi Province (江西省) included "promoting the construction of a book-filled society" into the province's top ten livelihood facts for the first time. The Jiangxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (江西省文化和旅游厅) has launched measures such as extending the opening hours of public cultural venues, "the public chooses books and the government pays," and sharing high-quality digital resources to promote reading services in depth and in a practical manner.
In order to solve the problem of mismatch between supply and demand of public cultural services, Jiangxi (江西) has carried out the "You Choose Books, I Pay" service. Public libraries at the provincial and municipal levels have selected 200,000 kinds of books for readers to choose from; Nanchang City (南昌市) has built a public library alliance to allow readers to return books at the nearest Ruzi Bookstore (孺子书房); Nanchang County (南昌县) in Nanchang City (南昌市) has customized and updated more than 20,000 books for 262 rural bookstores to enrich resource supply. In practice, Jiangxi (江西) has broken down the barriers between the general and branch libraries, rural bookstores, community bookstores, urban bookstores, and Xinhua bookstores (新华书店) to achieve interconnection, intercommunication, and inter-lending.
National reading focuses on "accessibility." The promulgation and implementation of the "National Reading Promotion Regulations" has brought national reading into an era of legal protection. From infrastructure construction to the supply of public reading resources, all links have standardized guidance. During the conference, regulations publicity exhibitions, related forums, activities, etc. were held simultaneously to publicize the relevant content of the regulations and promote the implementation of the regulations.
As the host of this conference, Jiangxi (江西) has incorporated national reading into local economic and social development plans, urban civilization construction, livelihood projects, and public cultural service systems. Nanchang City (南昌市) has built and opened 111 Ruzi Bookstores (孺子书房), as well as 10 public libraries, 21 urban bookstores, 117 township and street libraries, 1,993 grassroots comprehensive cultural service centers, and 1,136 rural bookstores, achieving full coverage of public reading facilities, allowing the fragrance of books to permeate the urban and rural textures and integrate into people's lives.
Wonderful Activities Gather Love
During the "National Reading Activity Week," the Tengwang Pavilion (滕王阁) was crowded with people, and the fragrance of books gathered popularity, making reading "vivid and colorful."
On the North Expansion Square of the Tengwang Pavilion (滕王阁), the "Jiangyou Book Market" (江右书市) was a lively scene. The "Study the Past and Achieve Nature - Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Academy Culture" exhibited 30 precious ancient book and literature shadows. On one side, heavy classics such as the "Jiangyou Literature Treasury" (江右文库) were displayed, telling the historical context of Jiangxi (江西); on the other side, robots transformed into "reading promotion officers" and interacted with children in a fun way. Not far away, in the middle of the "Jiangyou Book Market" (江右书市) exhibition area, two large electronic screens displayed real-time data—this was the data dashboard of the "Jiangxi National Reading Marathon" (江西省全民阅读马拉松). Staff introduced that the event converts reading days into quantifiable "mileage," and those who complete the challenge can receive book purchase coupons. Currently, thousands of groups and nearly 200,000 people have participated. A book-crossing activity was also set up on site, where readers bring an old book and exchange it for a new one. After the event, the books will be donated to local schools.
In the Xinhua Cultural Plaza (新华文化广场) exhibition area in Honggutan District (红谷滩区), Nanchang City (南昌市), a special exhibition of red literature featured thousands of precious original documents such as books, newspapers, and manuscripts.
The "National Reading Activity Week" series of activities has stimulated the enthusiasm of national reading, and also mobilized the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of all sectors of society. A variety of reading promotion activities have been launched, driving more people to immerse themselves in reading and enjoy it, and guiding the whole society to form a strong atmosphere of loving reading, reading good books, and being good at reading. During the conference, Nanchang City (南昌市) carefully planned 94 special reading activities in addition to the 6 main events, adding a strong reading atmosphere to the city and promoting national reading to go deep into the grassroots and benefit the masses.
In the land of Ganpo (赣鄱大地), the fragrance of books permeates. The "Jiangxi Youth Poetry Conference" (江西少年诗词大会) covers more than 1,000 schools across the province, with a cumulative participation of more than 2 million people; the Jiangxi Disabled Persons' Federation's (江西省残联) "Sound and Joyful Children's Hearts" (声悦童心) activity serves more than 30,000 special children through touch-listening exhibitions, audio resource libraries, and campus tours. In 2025, an audio digital resource library will be launched, using VR (virtual reality), digital robots and other technological means to create an immersive reading experience for visually impaired children.
From cities to villages, policies and guidelines are implemented, and a series of reading activities with wide coverage and diverse content are carried out one after another. Reading is gradually becoming a cultural fashion that permeates the whole society. Promoting national reading together and building a book-filled society together, it is believed that as more and more people immerse themselves in reading and love reading, not only will the spiritual needs of individuals be met, but the strong atmosphere of national reading will also accumulate a deep and lasting force for building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 丹
During the inaugural "National Reading Activity Week," the Lu Shang Bookstore in Donghu District (东湖区), Nanchang (南昌), Jiangxi (江西) Province, wove a gentle urban prelude with warm lights, the scent of books, and jazz music. This artistic space, transformed from an old warehouse, uses a unique "bookstore + music" approach to allow people to hear another possibility of reading.
"What we want to provide readers is never just a shelf that sells books, but a cultural haven where people can slow down and calm down," said Zhou Lügong (周律功), the founder of the bookstore. In 2022, he and a group of friends transformed an old warehouse from the 1970s into the Lu Shang Bookstore. The name implies guarding a spiritual land for book lovers in the fast-paced life.
Inside the bookstore, retro chandeliers cast warm yellow light, antique chairs and wooden bookshelves complement each other, and the aroma of ink, coffee, and light melodies naturally blend together. Zhou Lügong and his team adhere to "the art of life and the life of art," integrating museum aesthetics with a jazz music living room, using cultural taste to retain readers.
"Initially, many people just came in to take pictures and left after a short stay." How to keep readers staying and reading? Zhou Lügong began to try to revitalize the space with curatorial thinking, such as holding reading festivals, planning art exhibitions, and inviting writers to talk. Gradually, more and more people came to read, and many companies and units held reading sharing sessions in this bookstore.
On the opening day of the "National Reading Activity Week," a literary dialogue was staged at the Lu Shang Bookstore. Guests sat around, readers listened quietly, without complicated procedures, only sincere sharing.
"Reading should not be lonely, cultural spaces should allow everyone to come in easily." Zhou Lügong told reporters that during the day, this is an open public study room where citizens can read freely and study quietly; in the evening, the space quietly changes its appearance. Every Friday to Sunday, the "Lu Shang Jazz Awakening" band takes the stage on time, and the bookstore becomes an immersive small concert hall.
"Lu Shang Jazz Awakening," this local band, was specially formed by Zhou Lügong for the bookstore. "Music is the atmosphere, words are the story, and the combination of the two can attract young people into the world of reading," said Zhou Lügong.
After the band was established, nighttime traffic increased significantly, and weekends were often full. Many young people initially came to take photos and check in, but were eventually retained by the scent of books and music, becoming regulars of the bookstore. "We hope to use the space actively, refine the service, and become a physical bookstore with attitude, warmth, and sentiment," said Zhou Lügong.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨颜菲
In Tanshang Village (滩上村), Fushan Township (富山乡), Nanchang County (南昌县), Nanchang City (南昌市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), 72-year-old grain farmer Wan Fagen (万发根) wears his reading glasses and carefully reads books related to high-yield rice cultivation techniques in the rural bookstore. In the children's reading area next to him, several children who have finished school sit together, sharing picture books and exchanging ideas. Such a warm and everyday scene now occurs in many villages in Nanchang County (南昌县).
In the past, "a room, a few rows of books, and the door locked all year round" was a description of some rural bookstores. The scattered layout, lack of management, and unsuitable books made the cultural benefit-the-people project once 悬在半空、落不了地 (xuán zài bàn kōng, luò bù liǎo dì - "hanging in mid-air, unable to land," to be up in the air; not implemented).
In order to solve this problem, Nanchang County (南昌县), guided by the needs of the masses, has planned, constructed, and shared resources for the civilization practice positions and rural bookstores as a whole, allocating books to rural bookstores as needed and assigning dedicated personnel to serve them. "In the past, the village's bookstore and the New Era Civilization Practice Station were in different places. It was inconvenient to make a trip, and the door was often locked. I couldn't go there twice a year," said Zou Guoquan (邹国泉), a villager in Tanshang Village (滩上村). "Now it's different. The bookstore is in the practice station, next to the 'elderly and young' happiness home. It's very convenient to come in and take a look while picking up the children or taking a walk!"
The key to making the bookstore "alive" is to select books that appeal to the masses. Nanchang County (南昌县) launched a "you choose the books, I pay the bill" customized service, widely collecting villagers' reading needs through volunteers visiting homes, online ordering, on-site registration, and other methods. The county uniformly connects with Xinhua Bookstore (新华书店) for procurement and distribution, realizing the transformation from "whatever is available" to "whatever is needed."
In 2025, the county collected a total of 423 personalized book selection requests, completed the distribution of 398 books, and achieved a demand satisfaction rate of 94%. Throughout the year, more than 23,000 copies of various publications were updated, covering multiple categories such as agricultural technology, children's books, health and wellness, and policy theory, accurately meeting the needs of different groups such as grain farmers, the elderly, and young people.
Building bookstores and allocating books in place requires better management and more active use. Nanchang County (南昌县) has equipped all 262 rural bookstores with full-time administrators, 213 of whom are concurrently held by civilization practice members in the villages, while also absorbing party members and enthusiastic villagers to participate in management. Through regular business training, administrators have transformed from simple "gatekeepers" into service providers who organize reading, carry out activities, and serve the masses.
The Jinhu Management Office (金湖管理处) of Nanchang Xiaolan Economic and Technological Development Zone (南昌小蓝经开区) relies on bookstores to carry out special activities such as "Children's Pen Painting Rural Charm" and "Protecting Seedlings · Green Bookmarks." Huangma Township (黄马乡) and Youlan Town (幽兰镇) moved agricultural technology training and policy publicity into the bookstores. Hubi Village (湖陂村) in Taxia Township (塔城乡) regularly carries out activities such as classic recitation and good book sharing. One rural bookstore after another has been upgraded from a single borrowing space to a "rural cultural living room" integrating policy publicity, agricultural technology training, children's care, and family style cultivation.
Where the cooking smoke rises, the fragrance of books permeates. Today, 262 rural bookstores have been built in the county, of which the proportion of integrated sites is over 67%. The bookstores have become an important platform for villagers to learn knowledge and improve their skills.
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Return to TopStarting May 1 this year, China has fully implemented zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and will further expand the access of African products to China by upgrading the "green channel." This is a new measure for China to expand its high-level opening to the outside world, and it is also the first major economy in the world to implement full coverage of zero tariffs for African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. In this issue, we specially invite four Chinese and African experts to interpret the significant meaning of the zero-tariff measures.
Wang Xuekun (王雪坤), President of the Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce (商务部国际贸易经济合作研究院)
Anthony Munsami (安东尼·穆恩萨米), Chief Director of the Department of Cooperative Governance of Gauteng Province, South Africa
Paul Frimpong (保罗·弗林蓬), Executive Director of the Africa-China Policy and Consulting Centre in Ghana
Gizat Worku (吉萨特·沃库), General Manager of the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association (埃塞俄比亚咖啡出口商协会)
Reshaping the Landscape of Economic and Trade Cooperation -
Working Together to Build a Closer Community of Production and Supply Chains
Wang Xuekun: In recent years, the scale of China-Africa trade has grown strongly, and the trade structure has been continuously upgraded. China has remained Africa's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years. In particular, since 2021, the trade volume between China and Africa has reached a record high for five consecutive years, reaching $348.1 billion in 2025, an increase of 17.7% year-on-year. African specialty agricultural products have accelerated their entry into the Chinese market, providing Chinese consumers with more diverse choices. Mechanical and electrical products from countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, and South Africa, as well as textiles from countries such as Egypt, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, have been successively exported to China, forming a connection with China's production and supply chains. China-Africa trade cooperation is moving from commodity exchanges to deep integration of production and supply chains.
China's comprehensive implementation of zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations means that goods originating from African countries can be exempted from tariffs when exporting to China, thereby directly reducing export costs, increasing profit margins, and enhancing market competitiveness. In the long run, this measure takes reducing trade costs as a fulcrum and comprehensively empowers China-Africa economic and trade cooperation from investment to industry through systematic driving effects. For Africa, the comprehensive opening of China's super-large market will provide key assistance for attracting international capital and technology, including from China. This will help Africa get rid of its long-term dependence on raw material exports and substantially accelerate its industrial transformation. For China, this is a strategic necessity to work with Africa to build a more resilient and closer community of production and supply chains against the backdrop of accelerating reconstruction of global production and supply chains.
Anthony Munsami: The technological content of China's exports to Africa has significantly increased, with the growth of exports of photovoltaic products, lithium batteries, and electric vehicles highly matching Africa's industrial transformation and green development needs. The exports to Africa driven by foreign contracted projects increased by more than 40% in 2025, strongly supporting Africa's infrastructure construction. Africa's exports to China are changing from an export pattern dominated by primary products, upgrading from "selling raw materials" to "selling manufactured goods." Agriculture is the most direct beneficiary of the zero-tariff measures. Africa can leverage its unique natural endowments and abundant specialty agricultural product resources, while relying on labor cost advantages to attract companies to invest in building factories, develop local primary and deep processing, and promote the transformation from raw material exports to high value-added manufactured goods exports, achieving a dual upgrade of trade and industry.
Gizat Worku: Since China implemented zero-tariff measures for the least developed countries in December 2024, the Ethiopian coffee industry has enjoyed policy dividends. A package of measures such as zero tariffs and "green channels" for agricultural products have formed a comprehensive effect, significantly improving the export environment to China. The zero-tariff measures have released a clear long-term opening signal, enhancing the confidence of Chinese importers and Ethiopian exporters in signing medium and long-term contracts. Ethiopian coffee exports have maintained a growth trend, with exports of approximately 469,000 tons in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, setting a historical record. The Chinese market has grown rapidly, becoming Ethiopia's fourth largest importer of coffee. We are seizing the opportunity to increase brand promotion, channel construction, and local cooperation in the Chinese market to further expand the Chinese market.
Paul Frimpong: Zero tariffs are a practical measure in the economic and trade field for China and Africa to jointly promote modernization, helping Africa gradually accumulate the capital, technology, and capabilities needed to move from "resource dependence" to "development subject" through market mechanisms. The increase in exports to China brought about by zero tariffs injects strong momentum into Africa's agricultural product processing industry, light manufacturing industry, and other fields, directly promoting the improvement of local production capacity and the expansion of supply. African countries can use this to achieve the upgrading of related industries, which will further promote the expansion of exports to China, forming a virtuous cycle of "export expansion - industrial upgrading - export re-expansion." It can be said that the zero-tariff measures are not only an optimization and upgrade of China's trade policy towards Africa, but also an important opportunity to promote the upgrading of Africa's industrial structure.
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Transforming from "Quantitative Growth" to "Qualitative Improvement"
Paul Frimpong: The zero-tariff measures reshape the incentive mechanism, allowing more production and processing links to remain in Africa. The expansion of exports to China also brings about an overall leap in the level of trade facilitation such as inspection and quarantine and customs clearance in African countries, helping African countries enhance their sustainable independent development capabilities. More valuable is that the zero-tariff measures will not only create opportunities for large enterprises, but also benefit farmers, cooperatives, and small and medium-sized enterprises. Ghana's cocoa, sesame, cashew, horticultural products, etc. have gained access to the Chinese market and other conveniences. We can use the favorable conditions of the zero-tariff measures to further expand the export of deeply processed products to China.
Anthony Munsami: Not long ago, South Africa and China signed the "Supplementary Requirements on Phytosanitary for South African Citrus Exported to China," which further reduced the cold chain energy consumption and shipping costs of citrus products. After May 1 this year, the previous export tariff of over 10% on citrus to China was cancelled, and the market competitiveness of the products will be further enhanced. More noteworthy is that South African wine products will also benefit from the zero-tariff measures, with the 14% tariff turning into profit. The zero-tariff measures and related policies significantly eliminate the tariff disadvantage of processed products compared to raw materials, making African locally processed products more competitive in the Chinese market.
Wang Xuekun: Since China granted 100% zero-tariff treatment to the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations, China and Africa have taken coordinated actions in many aspects to accelerate the release of policy dividends. First, increase policy publicity and comprehensively introduce the requirements of the rules of origin and the application for certificates of origin involved in enjoying zero-tariff measures. Second, accelerate the speed of access for African agricultural products to China, and innovate and simplify customs clearance procedures for African product characteristics. Third, strengthen the connection of China-Africa trade cooperation by organizing traders to purchase in Africa and inviting them to participate in the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo and the China International Import Expo to help African commodities explore the Chinese market. Driven by policies, the least developed countries in Africa have benefited more and more significantly from the zero-tariff measures. In 2025, exports to China increased by 6.8% year-on-year, and the export scale reached a historical peak. In the first quarter of 2026, China's imports from Africa increased by 14.6% year-on-year.
The upgrade of the zero-tariff measures is promoting Africa to reshape its model of participating in the global division of labor: first, from "what to export" to "how to export," guiding the on-site processing and value-added of primary products and enhancing economic resilience; second, from "external blood transfusion" to "endogenous growth," providing a practical platform for Africa's export-oriented industrialization and consolidating independent development capabilities; third, from "population pressure" to "demographic dividend," driving more small and medium-sized enterprises and farmers to benefit from exports to China and creating more local employment. The zero-tariff measures are a practical action for China and Africa to jointly promote modernization, helping Africa accumulate capital, technology, and development experience through market-oriented mechanisms, and promoting Africa's transformation from mainly providing resources to strengthening independent development.
Gizat Worku: For the Ethiopian coffee industry, the zero-tariff measures are an important opportunity for industrial upgrading. In the past, we mainly exported green coffee beans with low added value, and most of the profits in the industrial chain were obtained by overseas processing, branding, and circulation links. China's zero-tariff measures are attracting more companies to invest and cooperate in Ethiopia, driving technology transfer, talent training, and industrial upgrading. As Chinese consumers' interest in specialty coffee and single-origin coffee continues to increase, the Chinese market is shifting from "trial consumption" to "quality consumption," and more and more consumers are beginning to pay attention to coffee from famous Ethiopian producing areas such as Yirgacheffe and Sidamo. The Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association is deepening its connection with Chinese market entities, promoting the construction of origin brands, and encouraging companies to invest in processing links to effectively promote the transformation of exports from "quantitative growth" to "qualitative improvement."
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Injecting Stability and Strong Momentum into the World Economy
Gizat Worku: In recent years, the rise of protectionism has intensified global trade fluctuations. As a super-large market, China has continued to expand and upgrade, and has implemented a series of independent opening measures to help African countries build a more resilient industrial and export structure in the increasingly uncertain global economy, and has built a practical channel for Africa to better integrate into the global production and supply chains. Relying on China's large market and facilitation measures, African countries can steadily improve product standards, expand production scale, improve logistics systems, and move towards the middle and high end of the global value chain. The continuous deepening of cooperation in trade, investment, and other fields between Africa and China will help African countries effectively resist external risks and shocks, provide a predictable and sustainable market environment for Africa and even the world, and inject stability into the world economy.
Anthony Munsami: Against the backdrop of increasing risks of global trade fragmentation, China's zero-tariff measures demonstrate its firm position in maintaining the multilateral trading system and promoting common development with practical actions that do not attach any political conditions. When some countries pursue protectionism, Africa and China work together to promote the implementation of zero-tariff measures, which helps to offset the negative emotions brought about by trade protectionism and boost global confidence. The zero-tariff measures will help African countries cultivate manufacturing momentum and accelerate the realization of industrialization and agricultural modernization. With the full implementation of the zero-tariff measures and the continuous advancement of the construction of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the deep connection between the two major markets of Africa and China, covering nearly 3 billion people, will surely inject strong momentum into global trade and industrial development.
Paul Frimpong: The zero-tariff measures reiterate the importance of openness and cooperation and will make an important contribution to deepening South-South cooperation. This is not only a trade policy, but also a measure concerning the future of world economic cooperation. China's comprehensive zero-tariff measures for Africa have fulfilled its commitment to South-South cooperation with practical market access actions. Zero tariffs provide a new path for cooperative development: based on mutual benefit, trade expansion, and industrial partnerships, rather than attaching conditions. In this sense, it helps to restore confidence in the global trading system and provides a cooperative model that other emerging economies can learn from.
Wang Xuekun: From 100% zero tariffs on all tariff items for the least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China, including 33 African countries, to comprehensive zero tariffs for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, it marks a new stage in China-Africa economic and trade cooperation from "unilateral opening" to "institutional empowerment." This is an institutional innovation first made by China to accelerate support for African development under the framework of the common development partnership agreement signed with Africa. This move by China has achieved three major strategic transformations: the scope of beneficiaries has shifted from "limited coverage" to "full coverage," the nature of cooperation has shifted from "unilateral concessions" to "mutual achievement," and the strategic positioning has shifted from "trade liberalization arrangements" to "institutional carriers of a community with a shared future." This is not only an institutional innovation in the all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era from concept to practice, but also a practical action for Southern countries to explore the path of independent development.
The zero-tariff measures not only add certainty to the world economy, but also innovate the South-South cooperation paradigm. It is embedded in the holistic institutional framework of the China-Africa common development economic partnership agreement and will gradually expand cooperation results. The zero-tariff measures have opened the door of the Chinese market to African commodities, but to achieve "getting in, selling well, and going far," systematic supporting support is still needed, such as upgrading the "green channel" for agricultural products, optimizing rules of origin, deepening inspection and quarantine and standard alignment, improving logistics and warehousing systems, and expanding market channels. China and Africa will continue to work together to promote more convenient trade, more inclusive growth, more resilient supply chains, and more modern development fields and other institutional arrangements, which will surely write a vivid footnote for jointly pursuing the dream of modernization.
(Reported and compiled by Wang Xiaobo (王骁波), Dai Kairan (戴楷然), Zou Song (邹松), and Zheng Xiang (郑翔), reporters of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 杜晓晖
China's comprehensive implementation of zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations will officially take effect on May 1. The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) proposed promoting high-level opening up to the outside world. Zero-tariff is a strategic decision made by the Party Central Committee (党中央) in the first year of the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划) to coordinate the domestic and international situations and focus on expanding high-level opening up to the outside world. It is a major measure to practice the concept of sincerity, amity, and good faith in its Africa policy and the correct approach to justice and shared interests. It is of epoch-making significance in the history of China-Africa relations and international relations.
Zero-tariff reflects the traditional friendship between China and Africa. The friendship between China and Africa has withstood the test of international vicissitudes and formed a solid foundation of high mutual trust and common development. Zero-tariff is a natural extension of this profound accumulation. China's zero-tariff policy for Africa began in 2005 with the implementation of preferential zero-tariff on 190 tariff items of imported goods from 25 African countries. In the following 20 years, the scope of the policy has been continuously expanded and the benefits have been increased, resonating with the historical process of upgrading the positioning of China-Africa relations to a new era of China-Africa community with a shared future. The zero-tariff policy has been fully upgraded to the highest level at the important historical node of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Africa, which reflects China's consistent Africa policy and demonstrates the weight of Africa in China's diplomatic balance.
Zero-tariff interprets China's diplomatic world view of establishing oneself and benefiting others. The Third and Fourth Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee made systematic arrangements for steadily expanding institutional opening up. Against the background of rising global protectionism and unilateralism, and at a time when the spillover effects of the Middle East situation are affecting the neighboring continent, China provides long-term, stable, and predictable institutional guarantees for China-Africa cooperation through zero-tariff, sharing opportunities and developing together with Africa, demonstrating China and Africa's determination to contribute to global peace and development with stability. Taking zero-tariff as an example, China promotes common opening up of the world through its own opening up, creates a good environment for China's foreign trade and investment and development cooperation, shapes new advantages in international cooperation and competition, and promotes inclusive economic globalization.
Zero-tariff injects new impetus into the high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation. Zero-tariff is a one-way benefit, but it creates value in both directions. China has remained Africa's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years. In the first quarter of 2026, China-Africa trade reached 646.56 billion yuan (RMB), an increase of 23.7% year-on-year. Among them, China's imports increased by 14.6% year-on-year, and exports increased by 29%; from January to February, China's new direct investment in Africa increased by 44% year-on-year. Zero-tariff aggregates Africa's expectations and China's needs, and is an important traction for China-Africa industrial division of labor and cooperation, and the complementary integration of industrial chains. It not only expands African countries' exports to China, promotes the linkage and integration of China-Africa trade, industry, and investment cooperation, and enhances Africa's endogenous development momentum, but also reduces the investment and production costs of Chinese enterprises in Africa, providing diversified and stable overseas supply for the development of China's new quality productive forces and enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of China's production and supply chains.
Zero-tariff allows the fruits of China-Africa cooperation to benefit the people of both sides. As China improves and upgrades the "green channel" for African agricultural products to be exported to China, zero-tariff allows more and more high-quality African agricultural and food products such as Ethiopian coffee, Togolese cocoa, Beninese pineapple, and Rwandan dried chili to enter ordinary Chinese households, directly meeting the growing demand of domestic people for high-quality and diversified consumption, and continuously enhancing the sense of gain and happiness of the Chinese and African people. As the saying goes, "The more one does for others, the more one has; the more one gives to others, the more one gets." Zero-tariff creates jobs and increases income for Africa, and will also further open up the broad prospects of the African market for Chinese products.
The great road is not lonely, and many actions lead to far away. Zero-tariff is a "golden business card" for China-Africa cooperation in the new era, and will become an unremitting engine for the high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation in the test of history, the times, and the people.
(The author is the Director-General of the Department of African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部非洲司司长))
Return to TopBy: 邱超奕
In the World Superbike Championship, Zhang Xue Motorcycle, equipped with a self-developed inline three-cylinder engine, achieved excellent results in competition with numerous European, American, and Japanese motorcycle brands.
Engine structures are complex and difficult to develop independently. How did Zhang Xue (张雪), who started as a car repair apprentice, succeed? Perhaps this identity is the answer—through countless disassembly and repairs of engines, Zhang Xue developed the skill of assembling engines with his eyes closed and identifying faults by sound. His practical experience with a thorough understanding of engines ultimately became the key to breaking through technological barriers.
Besides Zhang Xue (张雪), there are many other craftsmen behind this self-developed engine. For example, the core component of the engine, the 820RR high-performance crankshaft, is entirely led and participated in by graduates of technical schools from processing to testing and debugging. This once again confirms the role of skilled talents in China's industrial breakthrough and innovation.
From being underestimated to being widely appreciated, from following and imitating to independent surpassing, the story of Zhang Xue (张雪) Motorcycle contains the past path of Chinese manufacturing and allows people to see how high and far Chinese craftsmen can stand and go—
In CRRC (中国中车), Sun Jingnan (孙景南) grew from an apprentice to the "Oriental Welding Goddess," presiding over the welding breakthrough of the Fuxing (复兴) high-speed train body; in Tianjin Port (天津港), industrial worker Cheng Weidong (成卫东) worked hard to become the "Tractor King," empowering the construction of a smart zero-carbon terminal; in Jinchuan Group (金川集团), senior technician Pan Congming (潘从明) summarized the unique skills of precious metal purification and won the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award...
Today, master craftsmen and skilled talents are increasingly becoming a unique advantage of Chinese manufacturing and Chinese creation. They are not only good at transforming achievements from 1 to 100, but also dare to make original breakthroughs from 0 to 1. Whether it is the Fuxing (复兴) train speeding, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) spanning, or the C919 flying into the sky and the domestic aircraft carrier sailing far, a series of major national equipment, super projects, and scientific and technological achievements are inseparable from the contribution of master craftsmen.
Looking at it from a global perspective, why can't the core advantages of Chinese manufacturing be "moved away"? In this, the craftsman team is a key link. Apple CEO Tim Cook has repeatedly mentioned that the core advantage of Chinese manufacturing is not low cost, but the "skill density" gathered by people. The American magazine *Foreign Affairs* also observed that Chinese factory managers, engineers, and workers have accumulated decades of "craft knowledge" and understand how to manufacture and improve products.
Cultivating craftsmen cannot rely solely on book knowledge, but must also rely on years of practical experience to develop skills. China has the world's largest, most complete, and scenario-rich industrial system. Such soil can cultivate the most top-notch skilled talents, and a high-quality craftsman team will form a symbiotic and mutually beneficial virtuous cycle with the modern industrial system.
It is foreseeable that as China's technical education and skills training continue to advance, this advantage will become more prominent. In terms of total quantity, in recent years, China has subsidized skills training for more than 10 million people annually. Currently, there are more than 200 million skilled talents, including more than 72 million highly skilled talents. In terms of competitiveness, China has repeatedly won the first place in the gold medal list and the total team score of the WorldSkills Competition. In the 48th WorldSkills Competition to be held in Shanghai (上海) this September, China will participate in all events, which means that the skilled talent spectrum is expanding from traditional advantageous fields to all-round development.
When more and more robots enter factories to "work," is there still a place for craftsmen? A set of data is quite convincing: more than 70% of the new front-line employees in modern manufacturing, strategic emerging industries, and other fields come from vocational colleges; in key fields such as the digital economy and intelligent manufacturing, the labor market demand ratio for skilled positions has remained above 2 for many years.
As the influence of artificial intelligence deepens, highly skilled talents are not only difficult to replace, but also very scarce. This is because the problems faced by master craftsmen often do not have ready-made textbooks and often involve entering "no man's land." They rely on generations of inheritance in exploration and continue to explore in repeated iterations. They have accumulated rich "process knowledge" and on-site experience, which is difficult for intelligent algorithms to replace.
As the times move forward, old and new skills will certainly be replaced, but the spirit of craftsmanship becomes heavier in the transformation. In the spirit of craftsmanship, there is the pursuit of excellence in quality, the innovative awareness of daring to explore, and the strong tenacity to **死磕困难** (sǐ kē kùn nan - "fight difficulties to the death," to tenaciously overcome difficulties), which is inherently unified with the requirements of high-quality development. This is also the spiritual code that enables Chinese manufacturing to face challenges and continue to evolve.
Return to TopFrom maintaining the world's largest manufacturing country for 16 consecutive years, to building the world's largest high-speed railway network, highway network, postal express network, and information communication network, and then to Chinese cars, Chinese ships, Chinese bridges, and Chinese ports becoming famous around the world, a series of Chinese manufacturing and Chinese creation are inseparable from the wisdom and sweat of master craftsmen.
Currently, the construction of a modern industrial system is continuously advancing. What new breakthroughs and contributions have been made by the master craftsmen on the front line? On the eve of "May Day," we approached four master craftsmen to hear them tell their stories of growing together with a manufacturing powerhouse.
—Editor
Zhu Xianbo (朱先波), Chief Technician of Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (大连船舶重工集团有限公司) of China Shipbuilding Group (中船集团)
Every Weld Is a Promise
Arc lights flicker, welding sparks splash, and individual parts are pieced together into giant ships, riding the wind and waves in the sea... As a welding worker, using a welding gun to "sew a solid armor" for ocean-going giant ships, I have been doing this job for more than 30 years.
I still remember the first time I picked up a welding gun in 1995. The electric arc jumped around, and I burned a hole in a good steel plate. The team leader arranged for me to do cleaning work with a dark face. I cleaned up during the day, and during the break, I stared at the wrists of the masters to learn. When I returned to the dormitory after work, I carried a kettle and poured water into beer bottles, and used a fishing rod to suspend a needle and put it into a small hole in the cardboard... After practicing like this for three or four months, I returned to the welding post. I said to myself, "If you do it, you have to achieve results." Since then, I have worked harder to practice my skills and participate in welding skills competitions. In 1999, I won the first place in the city's welding skills competition for the third time.
Excellent technology is just the starting point. Excellent welders must also be able to solve the problems of high-end ship welding. LNG (liquefied natural gas) dual-fuel ships need to use flammable and explosive liquefied natural gas as power fuel. During long voyages, its fuel tanks must not only face the impact and stress changes brought about by wind and waves, but also ensure that the fuel does not leak in an environment of minus 163 degrees Celsius. Among them, the welding technology of 9% nickel steel is the key to manufacturing LNG storage tanks.
In 2015, I accidentally discovered the welding material of 9% nickel steel at an exhibition, so I asked the manufacturer for a package of welding rods to practice, and reported the problems I found to the R&D personnel. Back and forth, the manufacturer began to provide welding rods for free, asking me to help them do material performance tests. In 2019, Dalian Shipbuilding (大连造船) received an order to build the world's first 300,000-ton ultra-large dual-fuel crude oil tanker. My years of accumulation in the research of 9% nickel steel came in handy.
The pass rate of traditional manual welding of 9% nickel steel is about 85%, while the welding pass rate of LNG storage tank welds must be 100%. In order to achieve this goal, my team and I invited Academician Pan Jiluan (潘际銮) team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) to develop a trackless crawling welding robot. On the curved and complex storage tank wall, this robot, known as the "steel spider," would overturn after advancing half a meter at first. We made hundreds of improvements and optimizations to allow the robot to crawl on the storage tank day and night, increasing production efficiency by 8 times.
In 2022, when the world's first LNG dual-fuel powered ultra-large crude oil tanker "Yuan Rui Yang" (远瑞洋) completely independently developed and built by China was delivered in Dalian (大连), I was so excited that tears welled up in my eyes.
At present, in the workshop of Dalian Shipbuilding (大连造船), the largest Type B LNG tank in the country is under intense construction. The cabin is as high as 4 stories and the size of two basketball courts. The largest of the more than 10,000 parts weighs more than 20 tons, and the smallest is only the size of a palm. Welding them all together requires more than 10,000 meters of welds. Every part of the weld must withstand a force of more than 7,000 tons. Even a tiny pore of two millimeters can cause fatal consequences.
Traditional "X-shaped" groove welding cannot be completely penetrated at one time, and requires secondary root cleaning and re-welding, which is prone to defects such as pores. Over the course of more than a year, we welded more than 1,000 test steel plates, accumulated nearly a thousand sets of data, and explored a new welding process of "X-shaped" groove combined with argon arc welding for LNG giant tanks, which can make two steel plates as thick as 20 millimeters fit tightly together.
In recent years, I have devoted more energy to training artificial intelligence models. In my computer, there are more than 8,500 sets of welding parameter curves and more than 3,600 defect sample maps. I hope to use these data to fix the feel of the old master into a data stream and teach an "algorithm welder" that can independently optimize the process. On my teaching notes, a line has always been written: "Every weld is a promise." I will stick to this promise and contribute more to the future of China's shipbuilding industry.
(Interview and compilation by Hu Jingyi (胡婧怡), reporter of this newspaper)
Guo Jiping (郭吉平), Researcher of Guizhou Transportation Investment Economic and Technological Research and Development Co., Ltd. (贵州交投经济与技术研发有限公司)
Heading Towards the Other Side of the Mountain
"It doesn't stay sunny for three days, and the land isn't flat for three feet." Guizhou (贵州), located in the hinterland of the southwest, is the only province in the country without the support of plains. If you want to get out of the mountains and go to the world, you must open roads through mountains and build bridges over water.
Among the world's top 100 high bridges, I have personally participated in the construction of 8 of them. During construction, we have to face unpredictable canyon winds, deeply buried karst fractured rock formations, and complex and steep construction sites.
There are always more solutions than difficulties. On this vast karst plateau, turning "impossible" into "definitely possible," innovation is the first element.
Sijian Expressway Mupeng Extra Large Bridge (思剑高速木蓬特大桥) was the first project I was fully responsible for the technical work. At that time, traditional construction equipment could not adapt to the special structure of arch bridges, so we could only find another way and innovate the process.
Time waits for no one. My team and I designed and calculated day and night, and devoted ourselves to the construction site and the drawings. It took 122 days, 17 revisions, and more than 2,000 drawings and calculation drafts, piled up in a stack. Because of the long-term high-intensity drawing, my right hand developed tenosynovitis. The scar left after the operation is like an exclusive mark of a bridge, inspiring me to keep crossing.
Fortunately, we withstood the test and successfully developed the "inverted triangular inclined climbing basket" equipment. Sijian Expressway Mupeng Extra Large Bridge (思剑高速木蓬特大桥) also became the first arch bridge in Guizhou (贵州) to use the cantilever casting process of hanging baskets. Around the related core technology, our team successfully applied for core patents, and many technologies have been promoted and applied nationwide, contributing Guizhou's wisdom to the construction of bridges around the world.
The Huajiang Canyon Bridge (花江峡谷大桥), which opened to traffic last year, applied innovation to every weld and every component. The bridge is 625 meters high, and the canyon is a U-shaped wind gap, with winds of level 6 or above blowing for more than 100 days throughout the year. More than 200 giant cables shake in the wind for a long time, repeatedly rubbing and pulling with the cable saddles. Traditional cast steel cable saddles will gradually "bite" the cables like hard teeth. The material used to cast the cable saddles must be replaced—it must be hard enough to withstand a tensile force of 2000 MPa, and soft enough not to damage the main cable.
This is a difficult contradiction to solve. Our team screened out more than 10 materials, and repeated them again and again from the ratio to the structure. Through hundreds of friction and wear and ultimate bearing tests, a new chromium-molybdenum alloy material was finally locked.
After passing the material barrier, we faced the transportation barrier. The width of the cable saddle is nearly 8 meters, and the narrow hanging wall roads in the mountainous areas of Guizhou (贵州) cannot be transported at all. At this time, I thought of the tenon and mortise structure of traditional ancient buildings. Without a single nail, it can be firmly fixed by the meshing between components. We disassembled the large parts into small pieces and then transported them in and pieced them together. Later, we disassembled the huge cable saddle into three sections for transportation. Upon arrival at the construction site, the first section is hoisted first, and the second section is hoisted up and padded up in a specific position to suspend it, and then the third section is hoisted into place. Through the action of self-weight, the second section naturally falls and is accurately in place. The precise fit of the three-section installation solves the problem easily.
Through repeated innovations, we can calmly respond to challenges one by one. Facing the future, I hope to use arch bridges as a foundation to innovate and develop a general-purpose bridge type that can cover a span of 30 meters to 1000 meters and adapt to various mountainous terrains, realize menu-style selection and standardized construction of bridge design, and continue to move towards the other side of the mountain.
(Interview and compilation by Su Bin (苏滨), reporter of this newspaper)
Huang Xiaocheng (黄晓呈), Teacher of Guangdong Mechanical Technician College (广东省机械技师学院)
Pursuing the Ultimate Precision and Focus
I am a teacher at Guangdong Mechanical Technician College (广东省机械技师学院). In 2019, at the 45th WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, facing difficulties such as sudden changes in the competition questions and ultra-high precision requirements, I won the championship with a score 12 points higher than the second place, realizing China's "zero breakthrough" in gold medals in the CNC turning project.
The technical worker team is an important foundation for supporting China's manufacturing and China's creation. When I stood on the highest podium wearing the five-star red flag, I felt supremely honored and deeply responsible.
I was once deeply confused. Because I was addicted to games in junior high school, my grades plummeted. Some family members suggested that I go to a technical school and learn a skill, but I was always entangled in my heart: Do technical school students have a future?
After entering school, when I learned that the senior of the college had won gold and silver medals at the 43rd WorldSkills Competition, I also buried the seeds of winning glory for the country in my heart.
In 2015, I was admitted to the college's competition class. The days of training were very hard. In summer, the temperature in the tin house was close to 40 degrees Celsius. When operating the machine tool, high-temperature iron filings splashed on my face. I gritted my teeth and dug them off and continued to practice. Gradually, I fell in love with this technical operation that requires patience and meticulousness, and developed the habit of deducing processing plans in my mind before going to bed, often pondering repeatedly until one or two in the morning.
In CNC machining, preventing parts from deforming and controlling the influence of material internal stress and temperature on precision are the biggest technical difficulties. I was once in a bottleneck. Under the guidance of coaches and experts, after countless experiments, I finally overcame the difficulties and developed my own "unique skills." On the stage of the WorldSkills Competition, I won a heavy gold medal. I know that all the sweat is worth it.
Now, I have grown into a technical education worker. When I teach students, I not only teach technology, but also pass on the spirit of "excellence and superior skills" and competition experience. My student Liao Junjie (廖俊杰) won a silver medal in the CNC turning project at the 2nd National Skills Competition in 2023, and is now preparing for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai in 2026 with me. When tackling the processing problems of new composite materials, the requirements for tool parameters and cooling methods are extremely high. We failed more than a dozen times and did not give up. I often say to my students that I was "honed" out step by step like this.
The spirit of craftsmanship pursues the ultimate precision and focus, which is also the "gold medal standard" that I now require students to abide by in teaching. I integrate the WorldSkills training methods and the "talent cultivation, competition-promoting training" system. My student Wu Hongyu (吴鸿宇) won the gold medal in the CNC turning project at the 2022 WorldSkills Special Edition.
Today, I have supervised more than 100 students, and many of them have won awards in national and provincial skills competitions. Some have also joined leading enterprises in high-end equipment manufacturing, aerospace and other fields, becoming technical backbones and process engineers. The whole society's vigorous promotion of the spirit of craftsmanship gives us a stronger spiritual support and motivation when we devote ourselves to researching technology.
Let skilled talents have dignity, a stage, and a future, I have the deepest experience. "Dignity" comes from the society's respect and admiration for skills; the "stage" is a world-class platform like the WorldSkills Competition, as well as the broad space provided by all walks of life; "future" is reflected in clear career development channels and tangible incentives.
My growth path is inseparable from the country's emphasis on technical education, and also inseparable from Guangdong's (广东) careful cultivation of skilled talents. From the country's first local regulations on the development of skilled talents, to the "New Eight-Level Worker" system and the construction of a skills ecological chain for industry-education evaluation, Guangdong (广东) has been paving the way for skilled talents. In the future, I will stick to my post and let more young people see the bright road to success in skills.
(Interview and compilation by Hong Qiuting (洪秋婷) and Dong Siyu (董丝雨), reporters of this newspaper)
Tang Shibiao (唐世彪), Deputy Chief Engineer of QuantumCTek Co., Ltd. (科大国盾量子技术股份有限公司)
Safeguarding National Security with Quantum Technology
In 2000, I came to the University of Science and Technology of China (中国科学技术大学) to start my college student career. From applied physics in the undergraduate stage to physical electronics during the master's and doctoral periods, in 9 years, I gradually understood and mastered some basic knowledge related to quantum technology in professional course learning, but at that time I had not yet envisioned taking the quantum industry as my career for many years.
The turning point occurred in 2009. In that graduation season, my roommate and I had already found jobs in other places, and even bought tickets to leave Hefei (合肥). But the teacher of the school came to us, hoping that we would stay and jointly promote the industrialization of quantum communication technology. To be honest, the development conditions in Hefei (合肥) at that time were far inferior to those in big cities such as Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海) and Guangzhou (广州). In addition, there was no successful precedent for the industrialization of quantum technology at home and abroad, and my heart was very tangled. But after discussing it in the dormitory all night, my roommate and I finally chose to stay.
What supported me in making this decision was a simple feeling. Quantum communication is related to information security. It is the responsibility and glory of students of the University of Science and Technology of China (中国科学技术大学) to use cutting-edge technology to protect national security and promote economic and social development. I don't want to miss this historical opportunity, and I am willing to be a pioneer who bravely breaks into the "no-man's land."
In 2009, QuantumCTek (国盾量子) was registered and established. In the early stage, the team faced multiple challenges. One of the more difficult ones was that the core component of the single-photon detector, the avalanche photodiode (APD), needed to be imported. During the testing phase, the demand was not large, and it could be purchased from abroad. Once it entered industrialization, the demand would increase sharply, and it would face a "bottleneck" situation. High prices, long delivery cycles, and low yield rates have become the three major "roadblocks" in front of us.
If the core technology is not in our own hands, it is empty talk to realize the industrialization of quantum communication technology. To this end, we cooperated with superior scientific research units and repeatedly tested from materials, structures, processes and other aspects, and finally achieved a technological breakthrough. But when we adjusted and tested the first single-photon detector we developed, we found that we could not capture the single-photon signal, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow. Later, we found that the fundamental reason was that the signal-to-noise ratio was not enough. In order to solve this problem, it took nearly half a year and went through multiple iterations, and finally successfully captured the extremely easy-to-lose single-photon signal.
The exploration has not stopped. The first-generation quantum key distribution equipment was very large, looking more than one person tall, and it was very inconvenient to move and use. After years of repeated research, the goal was achieved through technical integration. Now the most advanced quantum key distribution equipment is only the size of a mobile phone and can operate stably in complex environments.
Letting quantum technology be widely used and enter thousands of households is the real value. We have cooperated deeply with China Telecom (中国电信) to develop quantum security SIM (subscriber identity module) cards. After purchasing, you can directly insert them and download and log in to related APPs (applications) to realize quantum encrypted calls. Today, our quantum communication technology has been applied in government affairs, finance, energy and other fields.
As a scientific researcher who has been working in the industry for many years, I often say to young colleagues that there are no ready-made answers in the quantum field. Don't be afraid of making mistakes, but be afraid of not daring to try. We must inherit the fine traditions of the older generation of scientific researchers, be able to endure loneliness, sit on the "cold bench," and face external doubts, we must be more firm in our ideals and beliefs, and take a path of independent innovation in the quantum track.
My team and I are working hard to tackle the next generation of quantum communication equipment and quantum computing measurement and control systems, and strive to make the quantum industry a new economic growth point. After 17 years of hard work, I always remember the original intention of staying in Hefei (合肥) and rooting in the quantum field: to safeguard national security with quantum technology and to serve the great motherland with scientific and technological innovation. In the future, I will continue to stick to the front line of scientific research, adhere to the spirit of craftsmanship, and work with the team to contribute all our strength to the development of China's quantum science and technology.
(Interview and compilation by Tian Xianjin (田先进), reporter of this newspaper)
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In the garment workshops of CUTEch Smart in Qingdao (青岛酷特智能), customers complete body data collection through 3D scanning. The system automatically generates patterns and pushes them to the intelligent production line. A suit can be measured and delivered in as little as 7 days. Thousands of miles away in the Pearl River Delta (珠三角), cross-border e-commerce company SHEIN promotes a "small batch, quick response" model, with an initial production volume of only 100 to 200 pieces per style, and then decides whether to add orders based on real-time sales data. These changes happening on the production line all point to a clear trend: the supply system is proactively converging towards the demand side with unprecedented agility and precision, and an industrial transformation centered on "adaptation" is accelerating.
Supply and demand are two sides of the same coin in economic development. Adaptation refers to the consumer goods production and supply side proactively adapting to changes in consumption trends, precisely matching diverse consumer demands from the product design stage, and achieving dynamic matching of supply and demand in terms of quality, structure, and effectiveness. Currently, China's consumer goods supply has generally entered a new stage of high quality and reasonable prices, but the contradiction of "strong supply and weak demand" has not been fundamentally reversed. Structural mismatches between supply and demand still exist in some areas. For example, there is a coexistence of oversupply of some products and insufficient supply of high-quality products. Faced with increasingly strong personalized and quality demands, some companies' product innovation and supply rhythm are still lagging behind. Therefore, adapting to the general trend of consumption upgrading and fully enhancing the adaptability of the supply system has become a key focus for activating domestic demand potential and smoothing the national economic cycle.
To enhance adaptability, the first step is to seek incremental growth from technological innovation and accelerate the innovative application of new technologies and new models. As consumer demand becomes fragmented and diversified, the traditional large-scale, standardized production model is inevitably 力不从心 (lì bù cóng xīn - "powerless to do what one wants," unable to do as much as one desires). How to solve this problem? The answer lies in "flexible manufacturing" and "intelligent response." Some home appliance giants have quickly launched mini ovens and single-serving rice cookers specifically for online channels by accessing data feedback from instant retail platforms, achieving a turnover with almost "zero inventory." Behind this is the deep integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence and the industrial internet with the manufacturing system, enabling the production side to have the ability to quickly customize to meet the needs of "a thousand people with a thousand faces." Technological empowerment is freeing supply from blindness and making it increasingly "understanding."
The essence of adaptation lies in shifting from serving the "mass market" to precisely matching every niche segment. Now, the needs of consumers of different ages, regions, and lifestyles are significantly different. The elderly seek convenience, young people like individuality, and children want safety, each with their own demands. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and other departments are systematically promoting the construction of a Chinese consumer brand matrix around the differentiated needs of different groups such as "the elderly, the young, and the middle-aged," and expanding the supply of "small but beautiful, small but refined, and small but special" products in the fields of health, Guochao (国潮, Chinese-style trend), elderly-friendly, and maternal and child products. In practice, we can see that smart medicine boxes and elderly-friendly shoes and clothing developed for the elderly are continuously iterating; for parent-child families, educational and safe intellectual toys and eye-protecting desk lamps are constantly emerging; and to meet the cultural confidence of "Generation Z," Guochao clothing and IP-linked cultural and creative products that integrate intangible cultural heritage techniques are emerging one after another. This requires companies to calm down, delve into the life scenarios of different groups, and understand the "hidden needs" that have not been fully met, and deepen and refine their work in niche markets.
Create new demand with new supply, and let adaptation achieve value leaps in rich scenario experiences. Sometimes, consumer demand is not a natural and explicit existence, but needs to be stimulated by new product forms and experience scenarios. From "traveling with performances" to city walks, from the camping economy to low-altitude sightseeing, new consumption hotspots are often accompanied by new scenarios. Adaptation means that suppliers cannot only focus on existing shelves, but also dare to open up new tracks. For example, some places combine intangible cultural heritage workshops with tourist blocks, turning traditional skills into "city gifts" that can be experienced and purchased; some technology companies have launched AI glasses that integrate functions such as navigation, translation, and information prompts into the first-person perspective, opening up a new smart wearable scenario. These explorations show that when the supply side can creatively integrate elements such as culture, technology, and life, it can open up new growth space and lead consumption trends.
In the first quarter, the added value of China's consumer goods industry above the designated size increased by 5.1% year-on-year, achieving a steady start. Enhancing the supply-demand adaptation of consumer goods is a long-term systematic project. Its goal is not simply quantitative matching, but to improve the adaptability and leadership of supply to changes in demand through profound changes in the supply system, and ultimately form a higher-level dynamic balance of demand driving supply and supply creating demand. When more and more companies learn to respond to market changes with "agile manufacturing," cultivate niche areas with "segmentation thinking," and open up blue ocean consumption with "scenario innovation," the potential of China's super-large-scale market will be more fully released, injecting a surging and lasting endogenous power into high-quality economic development.
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The eco-environmental code passed in March of this year clearly states that "the state encourages the promotion and application of recycled materials, and establishes and improves standards and certification systems for recycled materials." With the concept of green consumption becoming increasingly popular, the application of recycled materials has become a hot topic in the consumer sector. Eco-friendly tote bags, folding backpacks, phone cases, storage boxes... more and more everyday items are beginning to use recycled polyester fiber.
With technological advancements and process optimization, the application scenarios for this material are accelerating – from household goods to travel gear, and even into the hoodies, sportswear, and running shoes we wear. From affordable items costing tens of yuan to branded windbreakers costing thousands of yuan, recycled polyester fiber has become an important raw material for clothing manufacturing.
Fashionable Clothes Use Recycled Materials
Recently, Lin Jianing, a resident of Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东) Province, went to a shopping mall to pick out spring clothes. A windbreaker priced at 139 yuan caught his attention. Upon checking the ingredient label, it read "100% recycled polyester fiber."
Polyester fiber, commonly known as dacron, has the chemical name polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and belongs to the same family as plastic bottles. Tao Yuan, associate professor at the School of Environment and Natural Resources of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学), explained with a vivid analogy: "Polyester fiber and plastic bottles are both mainly made from petroleum through chemical processing. They are like 'siblings from the same mother,' but their subsequent growth experiences differ, creating different personalities. They have 'the same origin but different destinies.'" Currently, polyester fibers on the market are mainly divided into two categories: one is "virgin polyester" directly produced from petrochemical raw materials, and the other is "recycled polyester" (rPET) processed from waste plastic bottles and used textiles.
Virgin polyester clothing uses fiber-grade polyester chips, while virgin plastic bottles use bottle-grade polyester chips. Their molecular weight and crystallinity are completely different. Waste PET bottles need to undergo more than 10 processes such as crushing, sorting, cleaning, and remelting before they can be converted into raw materials for producing recycled polyester. This process removes impurities and adjusts the molecular structure by melting at high temperatures above 260°C. The resulting spun fiber has completely changed the physical properties of the plastic and has the same structural performance as virgin polyester. Taking recycled polyester fiber as an example, about 9 plastic bottles are needed to make a jacket, but the softness and breathability of the finished product are almost the same as natural fibers.
"Recycled chemical fiber (known in the industry as recycled fiber) refers to fiber made from recycled waste polymer materials and waste textile materials. Its raw materials include discarded polyester bottles, packaging films, packing straps, fishing nets, as well as waste textiles, waste silk, and waste scraps." Li Deli, Secretary-General of the Recycled Chemical Fiber Branch of the China Chemical Fiber Industry Association (中国化学纤维工业协会), believes that the recycled chemical fiber industry is a representative of the new quality productivity of the chemical fiber industry and a key link in the high-value recycling of waste textiles.
The association's research found that the variety with the highest degree of industrialization and the largest proportion is recycled polyester, accounting for more than 90% of the total amount of recycled chemical fiber, and has significant advantages in terms of life cycle assessment lists and data collection. Recycled polyester production technology is divided into physical methods, physical-chemical methods, chemical methods, and bio-enzymatic methods. The raw material sources mainly include bottle flakes, polyester-containing waste textiles, waste silk and waste materials generated during industrial production.
China (中国) is a veritable "polyester power." From fleece jackets to coral fleece pajamas, from imitation lamb fleece scarves to lightweight down jackets, the ingredient labels almost always show the words "polyester fiber." At the same time, the recycled polyester fiber industry is also expanding rapidly, with both production capacity and output ranking among the top in the world. After structural adjustments and industry standardization guidance during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's recycled chemical fiber industry is gradually showing the characteristics of scale, technology, and capitalization. In 2025, the production capacity of recycled chemical fiber will be close to 12 million tons, with an output of about 6.45 million tons, of which recycled polyester will be about 6.3 million tons, recycled nylon will be about 100,000 tons, recycled polypropylene will be about 30,000 tons, and recycled spandex, cellulose fiber, carbon fiber, etc. have all made industrial breakthroughs. China has become the most important procurement base for recycled fiber for international brand customers, with domestic procurement accounting for 60% to 70% of their total procurement, mainly recycled polyester and recycled nylon.
"Polyester fiber clothing produced by regular manufacturers must pass multiple tests such as formaldehyde content and pH value, and meets national textile safety standards. With the empowerment of technology, a large number of clothing companies have introduced intelligent production lines to improve product safety through precise control of raw material ratios." Li Deli said that recycled polyester fiber is favored for its environmental attributes, but the cost is higher, and it is mostly used by mid-to-high-end brands, and the word "recycled" will be clearly marked.
Multiple Benefits Resonate, Textile Companies Accelerate Transformation
Every day, trucks loaded with waste plastic drive from all over the country into the Circular Economy Industrial Park in Xijidang Village (西棘荡村), Zhewang Town (柘汪镇), Ganyu District (赣榆区), Lianyungang City (连云港市), Jiangsu (江苏) Province. These waste items are manually sorted and accurately classified according to material and color to ensure that only high-purity raw materials enter the recycling process. In the Aishi Woma spinning workshop in the park, recycled chips are vacuum-dried and then sent to the spinning machine for melting. They are then pressed out into filaments as thin as hair through a spinneret with small holes. The filaments are cooled and stretched at high speed, and the molecular chains are arranged neatly, becoming recycled polyester yarn that can be directly woven. The recycled yarn is warped and woven into rolls of environmentally friendly greige fabric, and then becomes high-end fabrics that meet international standards through environmentally friendly dyeing and finishing.
"Relying on the entire chain of technology and a national recycling network, Xijidang Village has opened up a closed loop from waste plastic to high-end spinning. It recycles about 100,000 tons per year, with an output value of about 2.5 billion yuan, which protects the ecology and enriches the villagers, allowing the green story of waste resource reuse to go from the countryside to the whole country," said Li Daqing, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Zhewang Town.
Turning plastic bottles into treasure, recycling them, benefiting enterprises and benefiting the people, the industrial innovation is deepening and becoming more practical, and the consumer market is gradually expanding.
Recycled polyester fiber has extremely strong "modifiability." Through technical adjustments, it can be given functions such as flame retardancy, antibacterial properties, UV protection, and moisture wicking. From quick-drying clothes to down jackets, it is almost omnipotent. In terms of warmth retention, its hollow fiber structure can lock in still air, and the warmth retention effect is 1.5 times that of cotton of the same weight. In terms of cost performance, the price of recycled polyester fiber raw materials is only several thousand yuan per ton, less than half of that of pure cotton.
The core value of recycled polyester fiber lies in transforming waste plastic bottles and used textiles into high-value textiles, realizing "reduction, resource utilization, and reuse." According to calculations, every 1 ton of waste polyester bottles recycled can produce about 0.9 tons of recycled polyester fiber, saving 6 tons of petroleum and 3 cubic meters of landfill space, and reducing 3.2 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
At the beginning of this year, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and other seven departments jointly issued the "Action Plan for the Promotion and Application of Recycled Materials," which clearly encourages textile, packaging and other production enterprises to apply recycled materials, and guides supply upgrades from the industrial end. The eco-environmental code also clearly stipulates: "Those who legally use waste and recover raw materials from waste to produce products shall enjoy tax and other preferential treatment in accordance with national regulations."
Tao Yuan believes that these regulations exert efforts from standard systems, market access, financial and tax support, and other aspects, effectively expanding the industrial landscape of recycled polyester fiber clothing. This means that as long as the products meet safety technical standards and label raw material information in accordance with regulations, enterprises can legally produce clothing made from recycled polyester fiber. Enterprises that convert waste materials such as waste plastic bottles into clothing fabrics will receive financial and tax support, reducing the cost of green transformation.
Multi-pronged Efforts to Build a Solid Recycling Closed Loop
"Recycled polyester fiber has completed technological iteration. Most recycled polyester fibers can well replace natural fibers and virgin polyester fibers in terms of functionality, but there are also some technical bottlenecks and resource conversion shortcomings." Tao Yuan analyzed that the current mainstream physical recycling method is extremely sensitive to process parameters such as temperature and has high losses, and is only suitable for the recycling and treatment of waste bottle flakes with a single component; while most used clothes are blended materials with complex components, physical recycling is difficult to apply, and its recycling and utilization needs to rely on chemical solvent methods, which are costly, resulting in a large number of old clothes not being efficiently utilized.
Faced with these challenges, all sectors are rising to the challenge and accelerating technological breakthroughs and industrial strengthening. Currently, chemical depolymerization and regeneration technology has been industrialized in China and is gradually being promoted and popularized, which can reduce more blended, colored and other complex used clothes to polyester monomers. The biological method is also about to enter the industrialization stage, with mild reaction conditions and a wide range of product applications.
Technological breakthroughs solve the problem of "whether it can be made," and to truly close the loop of recycling, recycling, supervision, and incentives are also making efforts simultaneously.
In terms of the recycling system, China is promoting the construction of a three-level recycling network of "recycling points + transfer stations + regional sorting centers," and related business entities are actively exploring and focusing on opening up the "first kilometer" of the recycling end. Wanwu Xinsheng (Aihuishou) Group (万物新生（爱回收）集团) has created a fully closed loop of the recycling chain of "collection + transportation + disposal" through market-oriented operation. Under the traction of the paid recycling model for recyclables, the enthusiasm of residents to participate in waste recycling has been significantly improved. Currently, Aihuishou has deployed more than 50,000 self-developed intelligent recycling machines in 38 cities across the country, with a cumulative user base of more than 30 million and an average daily delivery volume of 3,000 tons. In 2025, the annual recycling volume of the Aihuishou·Fanhang Xinsheng project will exceed 945,000 tons, of which plastic accounts for 15.2% and textiles account for 33.0%.
"We also develop reusable resources through cooperation with related companies. For example, we jointly produce environmentally friendly recycled products with upstream and downstream partners, including leisure benches made of fiber-plastic boards recycled from waste clothes and plastics, and T-shirts, mobile phone cases, umbrellas, environmentally friendly bags, and canvas bags made from recycled materials," said Chen Xuefeng, founder and CEO of Wanwu Xinsheng (Aihuishou) Group.
In terms of standards and supervision, the new regulations on the supervision of fiber products, which will be implemented in July this year, require that recycled raw materials must be clearly labeled, which greatly improves the transparency and standardization of the industry. In terms of policy incentives, tax incentives, government green procurement and other policy dividends are creating market space for recycled material companies.
Looking to the future, polyester fiber will still occupy the mainstream position of clothing materials with its high cost performance and modifiability advantages. The global recycled polyester market is expected to exceed 15 billion US dollars by 2033, and China will continue to occupy an important share and lead the technological direction. From clothing to automotive interiors, home textiles, and insulation materials, the application scenarios of recycled polyester fiber are accelerating.
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Using tweezers to pick up plastic beads with a diameter of a few millimeters, placing them on a board according to a pattern, and then ironing them with an iron to melt the plastic together, you can get a pixel-style thin sheet that can be used as decorations, pendants, or keychains. This is the currently popular Perler beads.
Online sharing of works has become a trend, and offline experience stores are even more popular... Perler bead handicrafts have quickly become popular among young people, and have also boosted the sales of electric irons. A small iron can not only iron clothes, but also contains historical codes and cultural wisdom spanning thousands of years.
In January of this year, the special exhibition "Good Luck Comes First - The Past and Present of an Iron," hosted by the Ningbo Museum (宁波博物院) in Zhejiang and co-organized by the Yongbao Zhai Tin Utensil Iron Museum (甬宝斋锡镴器熨斗博物馆) in Yinzhou District (鄞州区), Ningbo (宁波), opened at the Ningbo Gang Museum (宁波帮博物馆). The exhibition will last until August 30th, with the "iron" as the theme of daily utensils, displaying nearly 90 precious iron objects and introducing the past and present of the iron.
In ancient times, irons were mostly made of copper, and clothes were ironed by burning charcoal in the iron, also known as "copper iron." According to historical records, the earliest prototype of the iron in China can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. "The use of irons is far more than just ironing clothes." Curator Ni Lei (倪磊) introduced that in ancient times, it was given multiple functions. When not in use, the iron can be placed horizontally on the base as an indoor display or lighting fixture.
By the Song Dynasty, the use of irons became more widespread. At that time, utensils combining irons and incense burners appeared. When ironing out wrinkles in clothes, incense was used to bring a fragrant smell to the clothes. In addition to ironing clothes, irons were also commonly used in the Song Dynasty to iron books and smooth paper.
As irons entered ordinary people's homes, the shapes and decorations of irons became increasingly rich during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because "熨 (yùn - iron)" is a homophone for "运 (yùn - luck)," irons were regarded as a symbol of good luck in ancient times, and gradually developed from a simple practical tool to an art piece with both ornamental value. The "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" dragon-head copper iron exhibited on site meticulously depicts the scene of literati gatherings and the text of the "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" in the limited space of the iron body, integrating practicality, aesthetics, and literati interest. Another extra-large iron with a Xiuyu handle featuring the story of "Romance of the West Chamber" depicts complete story images on the iron.
In the late Qing Dynasty, the number of street "tailor shops" increased, and irons became an essential tool for shops. Merchants began to engrave the names of the shops on the irons, such as the copper iron engraved with the words "Made by Shanghai Xingxiangfa (上海兴祥发造)," which not only indicated the identity and origin but also played a role in advertising.
In the early 20th century, Western cast iron boat-shaped covered irons were introduced into China, promoting the transformation of Chinese irons from the traditional round shape to the Western boat shape. Unlike traditional "open" irons, this boat-shaped iron adopts a "closed" design, which is convenient for maintaining temperature and replacing charcoal, and can effectively prevent sparks from splashing, greatly improving safety.
Since then, the development of irons has entered a fast lane, and various types such as ceramic hydrothermal, electric, steam, and steam-electric dual-purpose types have been successively developed. Eventually, electric irons gradually replaced traditional irons with their convenient use and higher safety, becoming a household necessity.
Ningbo (宁波) is the birthplace of the modern clothing industry. More than a hundred years ago, Ningbo's "Hong Bang Tailors" (红帮裁缝) relied on a pair of scissors, an iron, and a roll of tape measure to make a living, writing a brilliant chapter in the history of Chinese clothing with their exquisite craftsmanship. Today, Cixi (慈溪), Ningbo (宁波) produces 2/3 of the world's electric irons, and one out of every four electric irons in the world comes from the local Zhuoli Electric (卓力电器).
An iron is not only a tool for ironing out wrinkles in clothes, but also a carrier reflecting the changes in lifestyles, craftsmanship, and artistic aesthetics from ancient times to the present. "We hope that through this exhibition, the audience can understand the ancient people's philosophy of creation and art of living in these familiar and unfamiliar objects, and also gain a warm power of 熨平坎坷 (yùn píng kǎn kě - "ironing out bumps," to overcome difficulties) and welcoming the New Year," said Ni Lei (倪磊).
By: 龚曙光
It rains above and below the Yuan River, the rain seeming to fall not on the river's surface, but into the mist. The vast, misty expanse of the river is shrouded in white fog, and no matter how heavy the rain, it seems unable to penetrate it. The mountain villages on the opposite bank, separated by rain and mist, appear faintly, as if very far away. That distance is not in space, but a temporal remoteness, like fleeting old shadows, which may disappear in an instant.
Sitting on the wide veranda of Yunlu, in front of me is a cup of freshly picked Mingqian Yetan tea and a copy of Liang Sicheng's (梁思成) *A Pictorial History of Chinese Architecture*. I turn the pages, sipping tea and watching the river. Yuanling (沅陵) is a mountain city, and Yunlu is built on a hillside, offering a commanding view of the city and the river. To the left of Yunlu is the Catholic Church, with over 100 years of history, and to the right is the Longxing Lecture Temple (龙兴讲寺), with over 1000 years of history, both "national treasure" level cultural relics. Yunlu, newly built between a church and a temple, also seems to have a layer of historical patina, a touch of humanistic light. Living here, reading and gazing at the river, one feels a sense of detachment from the world.
This time in Yuanling (沅陵), I came to buy tea at the market and to read at Yunlu. Yuanling's Yetan tea is excellent, and in the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an (长安) sent special envoys to procure it. Usually around Qingming Festival, going to Yuanling to buy tea is a custom and a spectacle, and at that time, the elegance of the whole city is focused on buying and drinking tea. Yunlu is built high overlooking the river, offering a panoramic view of the landscape, and holding a book, one can enjoy a floor of elegance. Reading in the morning and evening, chatting with people during the day about Eryou Mountain (二酉山) and Chenzhou Street (辰州街), brainstorming ideas for Yuanling's cultural tourism, being casual and free, and always gaining something.
The original Yunlu was the residence of Shen Congwen's (沈从文) elder brother, Shen Yunlu (沈云麓). It is said that when it was built in the 1930s, Shen Congwen sent a lot of money, considering it a joint construction and ownership between brothers. So Shen Congwen often said that Yuanling (沅陵) was his second hometown. Liang Sicheng (梁思成) and Lin Huiyin (林徽因) passed through Yuanling during their westward relocation and stayed at Yunlu at Shen Congwen's invitation. Although the time was short, the memories left behind were profound and beautiful. Later, Lin wrote to Shen, agreeing to return to Yuanling once more, no matter when. Unfortunately, the agreement between Lin and Shen was never fulfilled. Even more unfortunately, Yunlu was later demolished and leveled. The current Yunlu was rebuilt by the government a few years ago in a different location to commemorate Shen Congwen.
I wonder if the Liang and Lin couple visited Longxing Lecture Temple (龙兴讲寺) during their brief stay in Yuanling? They should have. This building, which was first built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, but the thick shuttle columns supporting the main hall are still ancient structures. For Liang and Lin, who studied Chinese architecture, it is undoubtedly a valuable specimen. Moreover, Wang Yangming (王阳明), who returned from Longchang after his enlightenment, also set up an altar in the temple to lecture on "致良知" (zhì liáng zhī - "extending innate knowledge," the core concept of Wang Yangming's philosophy). It is said that it was the first time he systematically explained this major proposition. Listeners came from far and wide, and those who arrived late could only listen from outside the wall. The site of this past event should also be something the two would be happy to commemorate.
Before departing, I selected *Lin Huiyin's Letters* and *A Pictorial History of Chinese Architecture* from the books related to Shen, Lin, and Liang that I had at home, with the aim of verifying whether the Liang and Lin couple had actually surveyed Longxing Lecture Temple (龙兴讲寺) and seeing how they explained its architectural and religious significance. After reading Lin's letters, I found no record; and after checking Liang's *A Pictorial History of Chinese Architecture*, I also found no mention of it. After all, they were on the run, with family in tow, and perhaps they had no time or mood for such investigation and commemoration.
Passing through a small door in Yunlu, I braved the rain to go to Longxing Lecture Temple (龙兴讲寺). The temple in the heavy rain is more lonely, secluded, and proud than on a sunny day. The four upright shuttle columns support the beams, rafters, and brackets of the main hall, and also support the wind, frost, snow, rain, the ups and downs of the world, and the rise and fall of culture for more than a thousand years. The grand events have passed, and the people are gone, only the belief supported by the shuttle columns and the cultural spirit protected by the main hall remain. I can't help but think: why are most of the ancient buildings depicted in Liang's works temples and pagodas? Is it because they survived because they were located in remote areas, or is it because they support the inheritance of civilization and protect the cultivation of goodness, so they can endure thousands of years of wind and rain and remain immortal?
In fact, the growth of a civilization always has to overcome many obstacles. Just like Eryou Mountain (二酉山), only 30 miles from the city, at the confluence of the Yuan and You rivers, it is said that when Emperor Qin Shi Huang (始皇帝) burned books and buried scholars alive, Dr. Fu Sheng (伏胜) risked his life to hide books here, leaving behind a batch of important cultural classics for later generations. Because of passing on the flame of culture, Eryou Mountain is endlessly praised by the local people. During the westward relocation during the Anti-Japanese War, a large number of cultural figures and scientific masters traveled thousands of miles, passing through Yuanling to reach Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan. Among them, Yuanling was a transit point, a resting place, and a supply point, a place of hope to escape the crisis and reach safety. It is recommended to turn the book-hiding cave of Eryou Mountain into a "cave library", so that more people will remember these stories, and more people will realize that each of us is an indispensable participant in passing on the flame of civilization.
It is said to be magical that around this mountain cave of tribulation, the local people are particularly good at studying. A small village on the top of the mountain has produced more than 100 professors in a few decades, some of whom are chief engineers and chief designers of major national projects, and there are two academicians in office. Some say this is good deeds rewarded, some say it is the influence of cultural atmosphere, and some say it is the blessing of cultural heritage. In short, this is a treasure land that protects scholars.
Back at Yunlu, I happened to meet Dr. Yang, who had returned from Chenzhou Old Street (辰州老街) with an umbrella. Because of the heavy rain, his shoes and trouser legs were wet, but he didn't care. He threw down his umbrella and gesticulated excitedly, telling me: those old Western buildings are so beautiful, that late Qing and Republican street is so beautiful, those old houses turned into book bars, placing the works of Shen Congwen (沈从文), Qian Zhongshu (钱钟书), Wen Yiduo (闻一多), etc., will definitely be beautiful 一塌糊涂 (yī tā hú tú - "a complete mess," extremely messy; utterly ruined; hopelessly bad). I was almost dizzy by that series of "beautifuls" and didn't come back to my senses for a while. After returning to China, Dr. Yang first worked as a professor at a university, and later "went to sea" and established his own studio. I asked him where he had been all morning? He replied with passion: Chenzhou Street, small book bars, old houses with stories, old bluestone streets with years, rainy days with sentiment, Yetan tea with fragrance, it's too suitable for reading, two hours passed in the blink of an eye, Yuanling is good for reading, really good for reading!
Dr. Yang left. I am still sitting on the veranda of Yunlu, with a cup of tea, a book, watching the rain and the river. I imagine: if I were sitting on the opposite bank, looking back at this old city across the river, I should have an even stronger sense of the remoteness of its impending demise. Like a faded documentary image? Like a yellowed travel book? Perhaps it is not "like", but "is" - it is a living image, it is a living book.
Shen Congwen (沈从文) said that Yuanling (沅陵) is so beautiful that it is heartbreaking, perhaps because of this unease of not yet gone but about to go and the fluke of about to go but not yet gone. It is not an amazement and appreciation of the magnificence of Yuanling's landscape and the depth of its culture, but a concern and prayer for this fragile and fleeting beauty. In this small city filled with legends, anecdotes, ruins, buildings, streets, and customs, with mountains and rivers writing full of unease and fluke beauty, sitting down to read any book will give you a wonderful sense of being in another world, a healing of aesthetic immersion, and an impulse to restart your life...
"Yuanling is good for reading" is not a suitable cultural tourism slogan for this small city, but it has become a real experience and an unforgettable thought for travelers.
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"Grasp iron leave marks, step on stone leave prints" (抓铁有痕、踏石留印 zhuā tiě yǒu hén, tà shí liú yìn - "grasp iron leave marks, step on stone leave prints," a metaphor for diligence and perseverance in work, leaving tangible results), the "leaving marks" we often talk about, its original meaning, is the practical achievements of governing and benefiting one side, is the process of fulfilling responsibilities and doing practical work. This "leaving marks" should have been a conscious pursuit of starting a business. But now in some places, the word "leaving marks" has gradually changed its flavor, from a pragmatic move to a stubborn disease of formalism, from a true reflection of performance to a tool for showmanship. The rights and wrongs of this are indeed worth pondering by every official.
Governing as an official, taking office and performing duties, should we leave marks? In my opinion, this is not a multiple-choice question at all, but an inevitable answer that objectively exists: we must leave marks.
People leave their names behind, geese leave their voices behind. Whether you are willing or unwilling, active or passive, you will leave your own mark on this land and in the hearts of the people. How well you do, what you do, time will record it all, and the masses will see it all.
Some people occupy positions and muddle through their days, detour when encountering problems, and hide when encountering difficulties, willingly acting as "lying flat" cadres. They seem stable, but in fact, they also leave clear marks - those are the marks of mediocrity, the marks of delaying development, and the marks of failing the organization's trust and chilling the hearts of the people. This kind of mark seems understated, but in fact, it is not harmless. Over time, it will only stagnate the cause and alienate the people's hearts.
There are also some people who put all their心思 (xīnsi - "thoughts," efforts) on superficial articles, emphasizing "marks" but not "achievements," leaving "traces" but not "hearts." The account books are made beautifully, the photos are taken completely, and the reports are written fantastically, but they have not really gone down to the grassroots level to solve problems, and they have not done a few practical things to benefit the people. Such marks, no matter how delicate and complete, are just a vain effort of formalism, which cannot stand the test of practice, let alone the scrutiny of time.
So, when we discuss leaving marks, we are never discussing whether to leave them, but to understand: what kind of marks should we leave?
The leaving marks we advocate are by no means written articles, but marks that benefit the people, marks that are conducive to the long-term development of the local area, and marks that can bring the masses a real sense of gain, happiness, and security.
Looking back at those cadres who are forever remembered by the people, without exception, they are all like this. Jiao Yulu (焦裕禄) took root in Lankao (兰考), fighting wind and sand, controlling saline-alkali land, and fighting waterlogging, using his life to exchange for the vitality of Lankao, leaving behind the marks of being close to the people and loving the people, and facing difficulties head-on. Yang Shanzhou (杨善洲) did not retire after retirement, taking root in the mountains for more than 20 years, turning barren mountains into forests, leaving a green shade for future generations, leaving behind the marks of indifference to fame and fortune and selfless dedication. Kong Fansen (孔繁森) entered Tibet (西藏) twice, sprinkling his full enthusiasm on the snowy plateau, leaving behind the marks of caring about the masses and sacrificing himself to serve the country. They did not deliberately create traces or put on airs, but used a lifetime of hard work to leave deep imprints that benefited future generations and were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
It can be seen that the real leaving marks are reflected in one practical matter of people's livelihood. Roads are built, water becomes clear, allowing the people to have good schools and medical treatment, is leaving marks. Conflicts are resolved, hidden dangers are eliminated, and the momentum of development is stable, is leaving marks. New officials dare to manage old accounts, do practical work without seeking false fame, and focus only on the long term, is also leaving marks. This kind of mark is not ostentatious or impetuous, but solid and heavy, can stand the test of history, and can win the sincere support of the people. Such marks, engraved in the mountains and fields, written in the people's reputation, are heavier and longer than any account books.
Looking at some distorted "markism" in reality, it is precisely contrary to the original intention of leaving marks. Some cadres spend a lot of energy on making materials, supplementing records, and posing for photos. Before the work has started, the photos are taken first; before the problem has been solved, the summary is written "satisfactorily." It seems busy and conscientious, but in fact, it is empty-headed and wasteful. In the final analysis, it is a deviation in the view of political achievements, treating leaving marks as a shortcut to cope with inspections and attract attention, and turning fulfilling responsibilities into self-performance. The more such marks are left, the more the masses resent it, and the greater the harm to the work style of cadres.
Spend less time on superficial articles, and more time on hard work; do less fancy tricks, and more practical things that benefit the people; leave less false marks to cope with inspections, and more real marks to benefit the people. "Political reputation follows the person's departure, public opinion is in casual conversation." The real marks of practical achievements are never written or shown by oneself, but are done step by step, and are recognized by the people from the bottom of their hearts.
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Jiangxi (江西) has been known for its flourishing literary tradition and numerous academies since ancient times. The White Deer Grotto Academy (白鹿洞书院), Bailuzhou Academy (白鹭洲书院), Ehu Academy (鹅湖书院), and Yuzhang Academy (豫章书院) are the four most famous academies in the world, with their reputations spreading far and wide. However, in the deep mountains of northeastern Jiangxi (江西), there is a hidden academy that has left me with an unforgettable impression due to its unique character. This is the Huaiyu Academy (怀玉书院) located in Shangrao (上饶).
This thousand-year-old academy embodies the temperament and character of "three highs."
Its first "high" lies in its location on a mountain peak. Huaiyu Academy (怀玉书院) stands quietly on the southern slope of the Jingang Peak (金刚峰) of Huaiyu Mountain (怀玉山) at an altitude of 1,000 meters, facing the Yuya Peak (玉琊峰), far away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
Driving onto the 21-kilometer-long winding mountain road of Huaiyu Mountain (怀玉山), one is instantly awestruck by the mountain's height, steepness, and beauty. The Ming Dynasty poet Li Mengyang's (李梦阳) line, "Risking danger to climb Yun Peak (云峰), clouds surge but the wind does not roll," fully conveys the steepness of Huaiyu Mountain (怀玉山). This beautiful winding mountain road has one bend after another. Spiraling upwards, the fertile plains gradually transform into undulating mountain ranges. Reaching the mountainside, fog envelops us. Opening the window, the clouds and mist seem within reach.
The car travels to Yufeng Village (玉峰村) on the mountaintop and stops in front of the academy gate. It turns out that the academy is hidden in this village where "the higher you go, the colder it gets." The village is surrounded by Jingang Peak (金刚峰), Yungai Peak (云盖峰), and Yuya Peak (玉琊峰). The bluestone paths are winding and secluded. The academy's literary tradition has continued for a thousand years, starting with Yang Yi's (杨亿) hermitage in the Southern Tang Dynasty and renamed Caotang Academy (草堂书院) in the Southern Song Dynasty. In the following centuries, it has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt despite experiencing wars, occupations, and prohibitions. During the Qing Dynasty, it was expanded and renovated, reaching its peak scale. During the Republic of China, it was restructured into a school and elementary school. Later, it was unfortunately destroyed in the war. In 2020, this thousand-year-old institution of learning reappeared in its glory, continuing the solemn layout of the Qing Dynasty and showcasing its ancient and elegant charm.
Its second "high" lies in being a high ground for Jiangnan (江南) Neo-Confucianism. After visiting Ehu Academy (鹅湖书院), I wondered, after the "Ehu Debate," Zhu Xi (朱熹) invited Lu Jiuyuan (陆九渊) to give lectures at White Deer Grotto Academy (白鹿洞书院), but where did Zhu Xi (朱熹) go afterward? The answer to the question lies in this journey. A visit to Huaiyu Academy (怀玉书院) revealed that he had also been here. In 1194, the "Yushan Gathering" was held at the academy. Zhu Xi (朱熹) was invited to discuss Confucian classics with scholars from various regions, leaving behind the "Yushan Lectures." Lu Jiuyuan (陆九渊) and Lü Zuqian (吕祖谦) also visited the academy to give lectures. It once became an important center of Jiangxi (江西) Neo-Confucianism. In the thirty-eighth year of Jiajing (嘉靖) in the Ming Dynasty, the "Doushan Gathering" was held here again. It is rare for an academy to have experienced two "national academic exchange conferences," especially since it is located high in the mountains.
Strolling through the academy, the halls are scattered and arranged, and the poems and inscriptions on the walls of the courtyards tell of its past glory. I took photos of each one, afraid of missing a word, a sentence, a person, or a name. That night, I stayed here, accompanied by the chirping of insects, the croaking of frogs, and the occasional barking of dogs. Holding a book under the lamp and reading quietly, I was touched by the scene and recalled the days of hard study in my hometown as a child. A sense of leisurely contentment arose spontaneously.
Its third "high" lies in the nobility of its moral integrity and character. In those years, Comrade Fang Zhimin (方志敏) led the Red Army to fight in Huaiyu Mountain (怀玉山) and once stationed in the academy. Walking in the academy, thinking of that period, I seemed to see him and the soldiers eating and living together, thinking hard about the way forward under the dim oil lamp, regardless of the lack of clothing and food and the encirclement of strong enemies, but still adhering to the oath of revolution. "Poverty, a clean and simple life, is precisely where we revolutionaries can overcome many difficulties!" Here, there is no luxurious furnishings, only a heart of patriotic devotion; in the heart, there is no slightest retreat, only unwavering faith until death. This moral integrity adds a heavy spiritual strength to this academy, making it its most precious foundation.
The next morning, I walked into Qingpin Garden (清贫园). Under the green pines, the statue of Martyr Fang Zhimin (方志敏) had a firm gaze. We presented wreaths and bowed deeply to express our respect.
This is Huaiyu Academy (怀玉书院), a thousand-year-old academy that stands on a mountain peak, continues the literary tradition, adheres to its beliefs, and yet is so low-key and possesses a noble character. It is another spring day, and I cannot help but think of that visit, with many feelings. After leaving this academy, I have always deeply cherished it, admired it, and yearned for it.
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Walking in the Mountain Gorge
A gentle breeze caresses the face.
The Drip Rock (滴水崖) waterfall cascades like silk.
The Acacia River (相思河) water and acacia trees are another dose of traditional Chinese medicine.
Butterflies and bees flutter among the flowers.
Honey carries its own medicinal properties and fragrance.
It is sweet to the core, and sweet with healing power.
Claw marks are deeply etched on the rocks.
Inside the ancient bronze smelting furnace,
lie secrets of plants, trees, and time that are hard to explain.
Tree peony flowers bloom in profusion.
A touch brings a clear, tinkling sound.
This crisp sound is the cry of the phoenix from Phoenix Mountain (凤凰山).
By: 高 伟
Finally, I made a trip to Heiyaogou (黑窑沟).
Following the Zhenyun New District (镇云新区) in Zhen'an County (镇安县), Shaanxi (陕西), passing through the quaint Yungaisi Ancient Town (云盖寺古镇), circling the dam, and winding slowly, we entered the territory of Heiyaogou (黑窑沟). A river flows in the middle, with both banks abutting the river, the mountains are gentle, and the fields and houses extend along the mountains.
At the junction of the lake and village, there is a scenic stone inscribed with "Heiyaogou Village (黑窑沟村)" by the writer Chen Yan (陈彦). The lake and mountains complement each other, and the forests and fields reflect each other. Traditional and modern houses, like different varieties of shrubs, grow on the mountain roots and field edges. There is an arched bridge over the river, and when someone walks across it, it becomes an ancient painting. There are green willows on the bank, mostly leaning towards the river, lush with greenery.
Heiyaogou (黑窑沟) is one of the few naturally endowed treasures in Shangluo (商洛). There are two routes to the urban areas of Zhen'an (镇安) and Zhashui (柞水) counties, and now it is even closer to the Zhen'an West Station (镇安西站) of the Xikang High-speed Railway. In front of the gully is the Yungaisi Ancient Town (云盖寺古镇), which has been prosperous with incense and merchants for thousands of years. At the mouth of the gully is the Yunhu Lake (云湖) with its vast expanse of blue water. In the gully, there are remnants of the Liu Family Courtyard (刘家大院), one of the five major family compounds in Zhen'an (镇安) in the past. Inside the gully is a mysterious primeval forest area. The mountains on the side of the gully are gentle like hills, and the gully has a river and fields, which are quite open.
A friend's ancestral home is here, and it is well preserved. Backed by mountains and facing water, with earthen walls and gray tiles, there is also a well-preserved main hall. On the left and right sides of the hall are厢房 (xiāngfáng - side rooms), with inner rooms behind, followed by the backyard. On one side, smoke rises, and on the other side, firewood, farm tools, and implements are neatly arranged. The edge of the courtyard abuts the mountain root. Looking up, you can see birch and chestnut forests all over the mountain, sparsely towering into the sky, transparent and lush, also sheltering this house.
Zhen'an (镇安) has a way of treating guests. In the first month of the lunar year, it is sweet rice wine, and on weekdays, it is mostly tofu strips with sauerkraut noodles. The three-table feast for the main meal is a grand feast after the appetizer. Uncles and elders stir-fry the臊 (sào - meat sauce), and we hold bowls, pour on various sauces, add garlic and chili, and slurp to our heart's content. After the meal, we walk slowly along the village road, walking in the mountains, walking in the wind, walking in Heiyaogou (黑窑沟), which has existed between heaven and earth in this way for thousands of years. Along the way, there are old people and children, and friends constantly greet each other. In an instant, I understood He Zhizhang's (贺知章) lament, "Children see me and do not know me, laughing, they ask from where I come."
A fleeting glance, stopping occasionally, what I saw along the way was the new replacing the old, earthen houses turning into western-style buildings, and the elementary school where my friend studied in the past has now become the village committee office. There are also camphor trees on the cliffs, sweet osmanthus trees at the corners of the houses, old willows on the riverbanks, birch and chestnut trees all over the fields, scattered magnolias, the Black Dragon King Temple (黑龙王庙), the Peng Divine Doctor Temple (彭神医庙), people brewing wine, bees collecting flowers... Year after year, the scenery remains.
The Liu Family Courtyard (刘家大院) is one of the five major family compounds in Zhen'an (镇安). During the Kangxi (康熙) period of the Qing Dynasty, Liu Yongsheng (刘永盛), the ancestor of the Liu family, moved here from Anhui (安徽) and began construction. It took sixty years to build a courtyard with seven courtyards integrating the styles of Anhui (徽) and Hubei (楚). The remaining lintels,轩窗 (xuān chuāng - windows of a veranda), patios, and especially the plaques, reveal the words: 天理国法人情 (tiān lǐ guó fǎ rén qíng - heavenly principles, national laws, and human sentiments). Reading them, observing them, understanding them, and feeling them. In just 200 years, the architecture has changed from blue brick and white walls with flying eaves and斗拱 (dǒu gǒng - bracket sets), to rammed earth and blue tiles with歇山顶 (xiē shān dǐng - hip-and-gable roof), to ceramic tiles, steel structures, and concrete. How many things have changed, the only thing that remains unchanged is that the mountains and rivers are still green and the rivers are still flowing.
The Zhen'an River (镇安河) flows out of Heiyaogou (黑窑沟), one river merges into another, again and again, and finally reaches the sea.
As dusk deepens, we walk out of the gate with festive couplets and return in the lights.
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The story takes place in June 1977. At that time, I was a staff officer in the political department of the border defense garrison division stationed in the western end of Inner Mongolia, and I was following Deputy Political Commissar Zhang (张副政委) of the division to stay at the Langxin Mountain (狼心山) garrison company. Langxin Mountain (狼心山) is located in the southwestern part of the Badain Jaran Desert (巴丹吉林沙漠). Seven or eight *li* southwest of the mountain, surrounded by rolling sand dunes, there is a low-lying area that accumulates water all year round, which the officers and soldiers call "Sand Lake (沙湖)." Many reeds grow around Sand Lake (沙湖) and in the gullies of the sand dunes. When spring returns to the desert, it attracts some water birds to forage and play here.
One Sunday noon, Deputy Political Commissar Zhang (张副政委) and I took a walk to the edge of Sand Lake (沙湖) and found a sand dune with red willows to sit on. Suddenly, the sound of wild geese came from the sky, and two swans gracefully flew towards Sand Lake (沙湖). After circling a few times over Sand Lake (沙湖), one slowly landed in the lake, while the other continued to circle in the air. I was puzzled: why didn't the other one come down together? Deputy Political Commissar Zhang (张副政委) told me: Wild geese are very vigilant. When a pair of wild geese travel together, one lands to forage and rest, and the other will definitely stand guard in the air.
At this moment, we suddenly heard a "bang" from the reeds, followed by a shrill cry from the swan in the lake. We saw the swan screaming and desperately flapping its wings trying to escape, but it couldn't fly, obviously its wing was injured. The swan in the air, at the instant of hearing the gunshot, screamed in terror and rapidly flapped its wings to climb upwards. But it did not flee in panic, but circled in the air, emitting a tearing cry that pierced the sky, calling for its mate.
The injured swan in the lake struggled even harder to rise on the surface of the water, and its cries became more desperate and shrill. The swan in the air circled and called for a while, and when its mate did not come up, it swooped down from the air without hesitation, first circling the injured swan twice, and then stretched out its neck and used its beak to arch the injured swan's wings, trying to help it fly, but repeated efforts failed.
The swan's wails became more and more desperate, and this scene strongly shocked my heart. Deputy Political Commissar Zhang (张副政委), an old soldier who had charged through gunfire, was also deeply moved. He said to me very emotionally: "Swans are so affectionate and righteous, humans really can't hurt them! You go and dissuade the bird shooter, he must not shoot another swan."
I hurried towards the sound of the gun. While running, I shouted, "Don't shoot!" When I got closer, I saw it was a young man. I suppressed my anger and tried my best to persuade him in a calm tone: "Young man, look, the swans don't abandon each other after seeing their mate injured, and risk their lives to save each other, how touching, can you still bear to shoot again?" Perhaps it was my earnest words and the swans' wails that awakened his compassion. He put away his shotgun and turned to leave.
Early the next morning, Deputy Political Commissar Zhang (张副政委) called me over: "Xiao Fang (小方), go and see how those two geese are doing." In fact, I hadn't slept well all night, and the swans' wails were always echoing in my ears, and I wanted to go and see them early in the morning.
I ran to the foot of the sand dunes around the lake in one breath, and the surroundings were silent. Why can't I hear the swans' calls? I eagerly climbed over the sand dunes. When I reached the top of the sand dune, I was stunned: two swans snuggled together, quietly floating on the lake, with not a ripple around them. An ominous premonition came over me. I ran towards the water's edge, and when I got to the closest point, my heart couldn't help but tremble. The necks of the two swans were tightly intertwined, and their wings drooped on the water, and they seemed to have no breath left. Obviously, at the end of their lives, they used their last bit of strength to embrace each other with their necks and walk towards another world.
Zoologists say that seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages is the instinct of all animals. But when danger strikes, the swans not only do not "**各自飞**" (gè zì fēi - "each fly their own way," to scatter and flee separately), but risk their lives to rescue their mates, and when rescue is hopeless, they always stay together, until they exhaust their lives little by little in guarding. Seeing such a scene, who can say that birds do not understand emotions?
I went down to the lake, held the swans' remains ashore with both hands, and chose a sand dune with two small red willows growing on it, close to the water's edge and not easily flooded. I dug a hole under the red willows with my hands. In order to prevent the swans' remains from being harmed by rodents if they were buried shallowly, I dug more than a meter deep. Then, I carefully smoothed the swans' feathers and placed them side by side at the bottom of the hole, covering them with sand, making a circular goose mound. Finally, I stood up and bowed deeply to the goose mound...
Back in the camp, Deputy Political Commissar Zhang (张副政委) knew about it and said in a solemn tone: "After returning to the division headquarters, I will have the office issue a notice that all troops in the division are prohibited from hunting in the future, especially from hunting swans."
Time flies, but the wind and sand of the Badain Jaran (巴丹吉林) have never worn away my memory. In January 1999, after participating in a mission in Jiuquan (酒泉), I went straight to Sand Lake (沙湖). In order not to disturb the resting souls of the swans, I got out of the car more than a hundred meters away. Twenty-two years have passed, and after years of wind and sand, the goose mound can no longer be seen, but the two red willows are much thicker than they were back then. I held the sand in both hands and piled up the goose mound again, handful by handful...
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