Summary: The CCP Central Committee General Office and the State Council General Office have issued the "Meili Zhongguo" (Beautiful China) Construction Effectiveness Assessment Measures. These measures, effective immediately, outline a system for evaluating the performance of provincial-level Party committees and governments in ecological and environmental protection. The assessment, conducted annually, will be led by the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Small Group and will evaluate progress on key targets, including green development, pollution control, and ecosystem protection. The results will be used as a reference for cadre evaluation, promotions, and financial resource allocation, with "unqualified" assessments triggering rectification measures and potential disciplinary actions. The document does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's focus on cultivating young scientific and technological talent as a strategic priority for China's development. It highlights initiatives in Shanghai, such as the "Model Space" innovation hub, and national policies aimed at providing young researchers with greater autonomy, resources, and support, including funding and housing. The piece underscores the importance of empowering youth to contribute to China's scientific advancement and national rejuvenation by integrating their aspirations with national goals. It also mentions efforts to reform evaluation systems to prioritize innovation over traditional metrics like publications and titles. No mention of the US or US-China relations were made in the text.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang met with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, emphasizing strengthened cooperation and mutual support within the framework of a comprehensive strategic partnership, while also met with U.S. Senator Steve Daines. During the meeting with Aripov, Li highlighted cooperation in trade, investment, and connectivity, while Aripov reiterated Uzbekistan's support for the One China principle. In his meeting with Daines, Li emphasized the need for mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation in U.S.-China relations, referencing the consensus reached between President Xi and President Trump. Li also stated that the Taiwan issue is a red line that cannot be crossed. Wu Zhenglong was present at both meetings.
Summary: Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with a U.S. congressional delegation led by Senator Dianne Feinstein in Beijing. Zhao stated that stable U.S.-China relations align with the interests of both nations and the expectations of the international community, and that China is willing to work with the U.S. to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state. He emphasized the importance of the Taiwan issue as China's core interest, urging the U.S. to adhere to the One China principle. Zhao also expressed the NPC's willingness to strengthen exchanges with the U.S. Congress and encouraged more U.S. lawmakers to visit China.
Summary: The article reports on the life and death of Xing Jun, a discipline inspection official in Sansha City, Hainan Province, who died of a sudden illness while attending training. Xing Jun was known for his dedication to rooting out corruption and resolving issues for local residents, particularly in the South China Sea islands under Sansha's jurisdiction. He emphasized the importance of upholding principles and serving the people, exemplified by his work to improve living conditions for fishermen on the islands.
Summary: In the first quarter of 2024, China's overall outward direct investment (ODI) increased by 5.4% year-on-year, reaching 309.45 billion yuan. Non-financial ODI reached 232.86 billion yuan, spread across 4,111 enterprises in 140 countries and regions. Specifically, non-financial ODI in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries amounted to 61.27 billion yuan. The value of newly signed contracts for contracted projects in BRI countries increased by 2.4% year on year.
Summary: The article reports on the wheat harvest season in Renshou County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province. "Wheat harvesters" (麦客) from Jiangsu, Anhui, and Henan provinces are assisting local farmers in harvesting wheat. A photograph shows harvesters from Jiangsu operating machinery to ensure a successful harvest in Fangjia Town, Renshou County.
Summary: This article, titled "Xi Jinping's Economic Thought: Promoting and Developing Excellent Traditional Chinese Economic Thought," likely discusses the theoretical underpinnings of Xi Jinping's economic policies. It appears to be the ninth installment in a series, suggesting a continued emphasis on solidifying and promoting Xi's economic ideology. The article probably analyzes how Xi's economic thought draws inspiration from and builds upon historical Chinese economic principles. Further analysis would be required to understand the specific traditional economic ideas highlighted and how they are being reinterpreted in the modern context. Without more information, the article's stance on U.S.-China relations cannot be assessed.
Summary: Politburo member Li Hongzhong conducted research in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Xi Jinping Thought and implementing the spirit of the Two Sessions and the 20th Fourth Plenary Session of the CPC Central Committee to serve high-quality development. During visits to China Steel Research Technology Group, Aero Engine Corporation of China, and ByteDance, Li stressed support for both state-owned and private enterprises, referencing Xi Jinping's commitment to both. He highlighted the importance of legislation and legal guarantees in emerging sectors like artificial intelligence, the low-altitude economy, and biomedicine to foster industrial innovation during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. The U.S. was not mentioned.
Summary: At a press conference on Jilin's "15th Five-Year Plan," Governor Hu Yuting emphasized the province's focus on developing new quality productive forces, modern agriculture, deepened reform and opening up, and high-quality population development. Jilin aims to build a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing at its core, focusing on transforming traditional industries like automotive and petrochemicals, while also fostering emerging industries such as new energy and biomedicine. The province will also prioritize modernizing agriculture to ensure food security and increase farmer incomes. Jilin plans to improve public services and social security, focusing on healthcare, education, childcare, and eldercare.
Summary: During the recent "May Day" holiday, China's consumer market showed strong momentum, with total cross-regional personnel flow exceeding 1.5 billion. Retail sales revenue increased by 12.4% year-on-year, driven by factors like trade-ins and innovative services, particularly in intelligent products and green technologies. "Going to the counties" for tourism and sports events also gained popularity, boosting local economies and driving consumption in related sectors like catering and tourism. The integration of local culture and modern trends created new consumption scenarios, reflecting the advantages of China's large-scale market. These trends indicate a dynamic and upgrading Chinese economy.
Summary: During the "May Day" holiday, China's domestic tourism saw 325 million trips, a 3.6% year-on-year increase, generating 185.492 billion yuan in revenue, a 2.9% increase. Cultural and tourism activities included various mass cultural events, performances, and immersive experiences, with technological innovations driving new trends. Traditional cultural sites such as the Palace Museum, Nanjing Confucius Temple, and West Lake in Hangzhou were particularly popular. Commercial performances, including concerts and sporting events, contributed significantly to cultural and tourism consumption, generating 2.476 billion yuan in ticket sales across 32,000 events.
Summary: The article discusses the transformation of Huichang, a small town in Jiangxi province, into a thriving "theater town" by converting old streets and buildings into performance venues and attracting both domestic and international theatrical productions. This initiative aims to create a unique cultural tourism experience by offering condensed versions of plays and immersive activities. Since opening in January 2024, the town has attracted over 1.2 million visitors and generated over 100 million yuan in revenue. The town also hosts international artists and stages international premieres.
Summary: A Shenzhen Tianhong supermarket in Bao'an District is now selling South African apples following China's implementation of a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries. The first shipment of 24 tons of apples cleared customs at the Shenzhen Bay port on May 1st. According to a representative of the fruit importer, Shenzhen Yuanxing Fruit Products Co., the zero-tariff policy saves approximately 20,000 yuan per container, decreasing overall costs by 17%. The supermarket plans to expand its procurement of zero-tariff South African agricultural products. There is no mention of the United States or U.S. - China relations.
Summary: In Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, agricultural collectives and individual farmers are adopting scientific management techniques to increase crop yields. These methods include precise timing of planting, standardized operations, and cooperative cultivation. Local leaders are promoting these techniques by demonstrating higher yields compared to traditional farming methods. Tongliao has established a socialized service alliance, integrating agricultural enterprises, cooperatives, and research institutions to standardize services and share resources. As a result, Tongliao achieved over 2 million mu of "ton-grain fields" in 2025, significantly increasing yields and resource utilization.
Summary: During the period of April 29th to May 6th, China's national railway system experienced significant increases in both passenger and freight transport. Passenger trips totaled 159 million, a 5.2% increase year-on-year, with a record high of 24.844 million passengers on May 1st. Freight transport reached 93.5 million tons, a 4.5% increase, and a record high of 202,400 railcars loaded on May 2nd. There was also an increase in cross-border passengers on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway and the China-Laos Railway.
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Summary: The Chinese Embassy in Nepal is actively promoting several "small but beautiful" livelihood projects, including "Vitality Village," "Bright Future," and "Ambrosia Plan," focusing on agriculture, education, and safe drinking water. The "Vitality Village" project in Nuwakot has helped villagers increase their income through tea cultivation and processing, while the "Bright Future" project has provided educational equipment and supplies to schools in Madhesh Province. The "Ambrosia Plan" provides clean drinking water to communities. Ambassador Zhang Maoming stated that these projects aim to improve the quality of life and strengthen the foundation of China-Nepal friendship.
Summary: The article criticizes Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's offering to the Yasukuni Shrine and other actions by Japanese politicians, viewing them as attempts to revise history and revive militarism. It argues that Takaichi's actions, including advocating constitutional revision and military expansion, reveal a desire to overturn the post-war order and pursue Japan's political and military ambitions. The author contends that Japan's "values diplomacy" and "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" narrative, reminiscent of its historical "civilization mission," are tools for achieving these goals. The article warns of the resurgence of militarist ideology in the 21st century, particularly how it relates to its neighbors. It calls on peace-loving nations to remain vigilant and firmly oppose Japan's historical revisionism.
Summary: Wang Yi met with a bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation led by Senator Daines, the first such delegation since President Trump's inauguration. Wang stated China's willingness to work with the U.S. to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state to stabilize and improve relations. He also stated that China will not follow the path of seeking hegemony and hopes the U.S. will view China objectively. The U.S. delegation shared their impressions of the visit and views on the development of U.S.-China relations. Both sides exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.
Summary: A dialogue co-hosted by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies and the Schiller Institute in Berlin focused on China-Europe global governance and exchanges. Participants discussed deepening cooperation in areas like AI, 6G, and biotechnology, with some emphasizing China's leading role in these fields. Speakers highlighted the importance of mutual understanding and overcoming biases to foster collaboration and contribute to global stability. A report released at the event noted the significant growth in China-EU trade and investment, emphasizing the positive impact on the global economy and supply chain resilience. Chinese officials underscored the potential for further cooperation, particularly in key industries outlined in China's upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan".
Summary: Politburo member and Vice Premier Liu Guozhong met with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov in Beijing, co-chairing the 8th meeting of the China-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee. Liu stated that Xi Jinping's meetings with President Mirziyoyev have injected momentum into the comprehensive strategic partnership, emphasizing deepened cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative and mutual support on core interests. Aripov affirmed Uzbekistan's view of China as a reliable partner, reiterating adherence to the One China principle and a willingness to advance the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Health Initiative. Following the meeting, Liu and Aripov signed meeting minutes and witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in areas including seed, forestry, and poverty reduction. The article does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On May 7th, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee Liu Haixing met with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud in Beijing. They exchanged views on implementing the consensus of the two countries' leaders, strengthening party-to-party exchanges, and promoting the development of the China-Bangladesh comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
Summary: The Chinese-invested KaiShan 01 geothermal power station in Kenya, the first integrated Chinese-built, owned, and operated geothermal plant in Africa, has commenced operations. The project aims to increase the proportion of green and new energy in the local power grid. It is expected to optimize Kenya's energy structure. It should also promote sustainable and low-carbon economic development in the country.
Summary: At a press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that the Taiwan issue is at the core of China's core interests and the foundation of the political basis of U.S.-China relations. He emphasized that adherence to the One China principle and the three U.S.-China joint communiqués, as well as the commitments made by previous U.S. administrations on the Taiwan issue, is a necessary prerequisite for the stable and sustainable development of bilateral relations. Lin underscored China's unwavering determination to safeguard national unity and territorial integrity. He also stated that "Taiwan independence" is incompatible with peace across the Taiwan Strait, and opposing it is necessary to maintain stability.
Summary: An official from the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group Office explained the newly released "Assessment Measures for the Construction of a Beautiful China," issued by the General Offices of the CCP Central Committee and the State Council. The measures will assess provincial-level Party committees and governments on their progress in building a "Beautiful China," focusing on five key areas including responsibility implementation, target completion, key task completion, fund usage performance, and public satisfaction. The assessment, led by the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group, will involve self-assessment, verification, comprehensive evaluation, and feedback. The results will be used as an important reference for the evaluation, reward/punishment, and appointment/removal of leading cadres, as well as the allocation of ecological and environmental protection funds.
Summary: Thousands of young volunteers from across China have converged on Minqin County, Gansu, funding their own trips to plant trees in the desert in an effort to combat desertification. Since the "Please Come to Minqin to Plant a Tree" initiative began in February 2025, over 46,000 volunteers have participated, planting 15,000 mu of trees with an 80% survival rate. Local officials like Ma Junhe and Zhong Lin have played key roles in mobilizing volunteers and promoting the effort through social media. Volunteers express a strong sense of social responsibility and commitment to environmental protection, with some making long-term commitments to return and continue planting trees in Minqin. The local government provides support for the volunteers, organizing services and ensuring their safety and well-being. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The State Council's employment promotion and labor protection office announced a nationwide campaign from April to July 2026 to rectify irregularities in the human resources market. The campaign will focus on violations impacting fair employment, including online recruitment irregularities, fraudulent "recruit-to-train" schemes, false advertising such as guaranteed placements with state-owned enterprises, misuse of labor dispatch, and various forms of employment discrimination. Local authorities are instructed to investigate and address reported violations, with a focus on protecting labor rights. This initiative aims to implement the Party Central Committee and State Council's decisions on employment priority and unified labor market standards. The notice requires all departments to have a high degree of ideological awareness and to proactively investigate the risk of employment market irregularities.
Summary: The expansion and renovation project of the Ulanhot-Arshan section of the Baia Railway (linking Baicheng in Jilin province and Arshan in Inner Mongolia) officially commenced construction on May 7th. This project is a key component of the national "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan" for railway development. Upon completion, it will establish the first electrified high-speed rail line in eastern Inner Mongolia. The article did not mention any specific officials accompanying the start of the project, or the United States and U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The military court sentenced former Central Military Commission (CMC) member and State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe to death with a two-year reprieve for bribery. Similarly, former CMC member, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu received a death sentence with a two-year reprieve for both bribery and offering bribes. Both individuals were stripped of their political rights for life and had all personal assets confiscated. Upon commutation to life imprisonment after the reprieve, both are to be imprisoned for life without parole or sentence reduction.
Summary: The 2025 White Paper on China's Intellectual Property Protection indicates continued growth in IP assets, with invention patents reaching 6.318 million (up 11.1%) and registered trademarks totaling 53.032 million (up 6.5%). Copyright registrations reached 10.677 million, and there are now 5066 recognized geographical indication products. The report also highlights increased public satisfaction with IP protection, scoring 82.81 points. Stronger judicial protections were implemented, with courts hearing 473,000 civil IP cases, prosecutors handling 6,220 IP crime cases, and police investigating 26,000 related criminal cases. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Several foreign leaders have recently visited China, extending their trips to various regions. These visits, coinciding with trade events like the Canton Fair and the Consumer Products Expo, highlight China's economic opportunities and its role as a stable partner amid global uncertainties. The article emphasizes China's commitment to mutual benefit and its efforts to empower other nations through development initiatives, particularly in green technology, exemplified by Chinese companies investing in European factories. China is presented as a force for stability in a turbulent world, promoting multilateralism and offering alternatives to protectionist policies. The article also alludes to criticisms of Western-centric views of the world, suggesting China's rise is reshaping global perspectives.
Summary: This article profiles a disabled delivery driver in Mianyang, Sichuan, who overcomes physical challenges and societal expectations through hard work and continuous self-improvement. Despite speech and mobility impairments, the delivery driver emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, continuous learning, and contributing to society. The driver expresses gratitude for the support received from community members, local organizations, and the government, which helps facilitate stable living conditions and opportunities for personal growth. They find value and dignity in their work, striving to fulfill their responsibilities as a son, a delivery driver, and a patriotic citizen. Ultimately, the article promotes a message of resilience, self-worth, and the pursuit of a meaningful life, regardless of physical limitations.
Summary: A surge in volunteerism has seen over 40,000 individuals participating in the "Plant a Tree in Minqin" initiative this spring, following 41,000 volunteers planting over 1.5 million plants in 2023 to combat desertification. Volunteers, including many young people, are drawn to the hands-on experience of ecological restoration, inspired by local leaders who have dedicated themselves to the cause. This long-term commitment to planting trees reflects a growing trend of youth returning to rural areas to contribute to their communities. The article emphasizes the importance of sustained effort across generations in achieving ecological goals. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The National Space Administration and the State Administration for Market Regulation have jointly released the "Commercial Aerospace Standard System (Version 1.0)." This system outlines over a thousand standard projects focused on the entire commercial aerospace industrial chain, from development to application and governance. The standards aim to promote safe and healthy development within the commercial space sector. The system follows a "full chain, full field, modular, and reconfigurable" approach. No individuals or U.S. relations were mentioned in the article.
Summary: The 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition attracted nearly 4,000 international journalists, generating significant buzz on overseas social media and highlighting China's role in the future of the automotive industry. Increased tourism, purchasing, and investment in China reflect a deliberate engagement with the Chinese market, driven by its vastness, dynamism, and openness. These factors create opportunities for both domestic growth and mutually beneficial collaborations. The article suggests China's strong market fundamentals create a powerful attraction for foreign investment.
Summary: During the national congress, Foreign Vice Minister Hua Chunying praised the soothing effects of a *Citrus grandis* 'Tomentosa' lozenge from Huazhou, Guangdong. The article emphasizes Huazhou's successful development of the *Citrus grandis* 'Tomentosa' industry, highlighting the importance of preserving traditional cultivation methods while embracing innovation and standardization. It advocates for integrating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) into various sectors like food, skincare, and tourism to promote cultural confidence and economic growth. The piece underlines the need for strategic planning and quality control to foster sustainable development and global competitiveness. It argues for TCM to be promoted globally.
Summary: This article is a call for submissions to various opinion and commentary sections of the People's Daily newspaper. It solicits contributions for columns like "Everyone's Opinion," "Heartwarming News and Hot Reviews," "The Chinese Road and the Chinese Dream," and "Incoming Arguments." The piece provides an email address for submissions and specifies that multiple submissions of the same article are discouraged. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: For 74 years, a border patrol unit has been stationed in Dulongjiang Township, Yunnan, serving the Dulong ethnic minority and safeguarding the 115-kilometer border. Police officers like Zhang Ruixue and Zhao Song are mentioned as representatives of the force, committed to serving the people and maintaining border security despite harsh conditions. They provide essential services like delivering medicine, taking photos for documents, and assisting in emergencies, fostering strong police-community relations. The article does not mention the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chen Yao, head of Yaoming Sugar Factory in Huazhou, Guangdong, committed to purchasing surplus sugarcane from farmers across multiple provinces, having already processed over 67,000 tons in a little over 20 days. This action was taken to alleviate distress caused by a sugarcane glut due to overplanting. Despite the lower sugar yield of the purchased sugarcane, Chen felt a responsibility to support the farmers. The factory provided food, water, and subsidies to the truck drivers waiting in long queues to deliver sugarcane. Local businesses and the government have also offered support to this effort.
Summary: The Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft re-entered the atmosphere under controlled conditions on May 7th at 7:49 AM Beijing time, with debris falling into a designated safe sea area. Launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on July 15, 2025, Tianzhou-9 delivered supplies, propellant, and experimental equipment to the space station.
Summary: In Huaibei, Anhui province, the Lieshan district is promoting cultural tourism by developing new business models like camping and leisure activities in the Longjishan scenic area. This initiative aims to boost the local economy, stimulate consumption, and increase income for residents. The development of these rural tourism ventures aims to capitalize on the region's natural beauty. The article does not discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Sixth Chinese Yue Opera Art Festival, celebrating the 120th anniversary of Yue Opera, will be held in Shaoxing, Zhejiang from May 15th to June 12th. Organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Zhejiang Provincial Government, the festival aims to promote the art form through performances, discussions, and promotional events. Twelve major productions and thirteen shorter plays will be showcased, highlighting both traditional and innovative aspects of Yue Opera. The festival will also focus on integrating Yue Opera with tourism, culture, and consumption to create new economic opportunities. The festival is intended to be a professional, youthful, and beneficial event promoting the inheritance and innovation of Yue Opera.
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Summary: The Jilin Carbon Valley team, composed of young employees of Jilin Chemical Fiber Group, has achieved key technological breakthroughs in the mass production of 35K large tow carbon fiber and composite materials. The team independently designed experimental equipment and developed the production process for 35K carbon fiber precursor, optimizing various production indicators through multiple technical seminars. They improved equipment and cleaning processes to enhance fiber stability and reduce costs. Jilin Carbon Valley has signed long-term supply agreements with downstream companies, and the domestically produced 35K carbon fiber is now being used in wind turbine blades across China. The team aims to improve product performance and stability to achieve domestic production of carbon fiber in more high-end fields.
Summary: A 24-member team of young researchers at Jilin Carbon Valley, averaging 34 years old, successfully tackled key technological challenges in the development of 35K carbon fiber, embodying the spirit of "China Quality." The team overcame obstacles through persistent experimentation and collaboration to solve critical bottlenecks. By integrating personal aspirations with national development goals, they demonstrated a commitment to scientific innovation and national strength. The team is held as an example for other young Chinese to strive for breakthroughs and contribute to the country's technological advancement. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: For 20 years, teacher Li Qin and her husband Huang Guohua have run a free library called "Nanhua Shuyuan" out of their home in Fujian, providing a reading space and cultural center for local children, especially those left behind by migrant worker parents. Li Qin spends a significant portion of her salary on books and organizes reading activities, while Huang supports the children's needs. The library has impacted the lives of many children, with some former beneficiaries becoming volunteers themselves. Li Qin believes reading is an essential tool for children to connect with the world, and the rewards are worth the effort of persevering with her project. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 5th Yangtze River Delta International Emergency Disaster Reduction and Rescue Expo opened in Shanghai, co-hosted by the emergency management departments of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui, and the Shanghai Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The expo, themed "High-level Security Services High-Quality Development," emphasizes prevention, technology empowerment, and collaboration. It features six main exhibition areas, including rescue equipment, disaster prevention, and safety products, and attracted over 500 companies from nearly 20 countries and regions. Key highlights include AI emergency response, low-altitude rescue, specialized robots, and emergency communications. The expo aims to promote grassroots emergency capabilities and social co-governance.
Summary: The article reports on the life and dedication of Xing Jun, a discipline inspection official in Sansha City who died in the line of duty. Xing Jun, known for his meticulous work ethic and commitment to serving the people, transferred from Hainan to Sansha to contribute to safeguarding China's southern gate. He was remembered for his focus on resolving the urgent needs of the local population and his dedication to upholding principles and beliefs. Before his death, he expressed his commitment to improving inspection quality to better serve Sansha's development. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A team at the University of Science and Technology of China led by Guo Guangcan has made significant progress in practical quantum key distribution research. They overcame limitations in quantum state preparation and single-photon detection technology, achieving a record-breaking secure key rate using semiconductor single-photon detectors, surpassing superconducting detection systems. This advancement allows for high key rates and stable operation without the need for complex cryogenic cooling, addressing a major obstacle for wider application of quantum key distribution. The research focuses on improving key rates and deployment convenience while ensuring security.
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Summary: Zhang Ting, a post-90s entrepreneur, returned to her hometown in Yinchuan, Ningxia, to establish a successful crab farming business. Overcoming initial setbacks and technical challenges in adapting Yellow River water for crab cultivation, Zhang and her husband developed a thriving operation spanning nearly 2300 acres. She now employs a "company + base + farmer" model to support local farmers with technology and sales, increasing their income. Zhang's "Yellow River Crab" brand has gained recognition, even receiving awards at the Shanghai International Crab Industry Expo, leading to sales in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Ahead of the 79th World Red Cross Day, the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) held a press conference on its humanitarian work. RCSC Vice President Bian Xiao highlighted the "Red Cross Angel Plan," which provided aid to over 16,000 children with various illnesses and screened over 150,000 children for congenital heart disease in 12 provinces. The RCSC also reported progress in blood donation, bone marrow donation, and organ donation programs, along with disaster relief efforts. The RCSC initiated emergency responses 228 times, dispatching 2580 rescue teams and allocating over 4 million RMB in disaster relief materials. Emergency response training was provided to over 6.21 million people, and over 86,000 AED devices have been deployed nationwide.
Summary: Eight Chinese government departments, including the National Health Commission, jointly released an "Implementation Opinion on Reforming and Improving the Supply Security Mechanism for Children's Medicines" on May 7th. The document aims to address challenges in pediatric drug development by prioritizing the review and approval of certain medicines, encouraging collaborative research, and filling gaps in available treatments. It also seeks to improve clinical research models by supporting pediatric research facilities and establishing a national network for clinical trials. Further strategies include strengthening the monitoring and supply of scarce drugs, expanding drug reserves, and optimizing payment and insurance mechanisms to include innovative and rare disease treatments for children. The initiative aims to better meet the needs of children's disease prevention and treatment.
Summary: This article reports on a garment factory in Lianshui County, Huaian City, Jiangsu Province, working to fulfill foreign trade orders. The report emphasizes Lianshui County's commitment to strengthening its industrial base and improving its business environment. This strategy has attracted quality enterprises to the area, creating local employment opportunities for residents. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's social security funds, including basic pension, unemployment, and work-related injury insurance, saw a total revenue of 2.54 trillion yuan and expenditures of 2.06 trillion yuan in the first quarter of 2024, resulting in a cumulative balance of 10.8 trillion yuan. Enrollment in these programs increased, with significant growth in work-related injury insurance. 45 billion yuan was disbursed for unemployment benefits and related expenses. The government subsidized social security contributions for 7.29 million vulnerable individuals. The national social security public service platform now offers 104 nationwide services and boasts over 10 billion visits.
Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) will implement a unified management system, "One List, One Database," for qualification accreditation of inspection and testing institutions nationwide starting June 1, 2026. This initiative aims to standardize accreditation procedures and create a unified and fair market environment. The "One List" encompasses eleven major statutory areas of inspection, while the "One Database" includes over 45,000 national and international standards. SAMR will dynamically adjust the "One List, One Database" based on changes in laws, regulations, and standards. The initiative also aims to foster innovation by exploring "sandbox regulation" for strategic emerging industries.
Summary: Liaoning province reported positive employment figures for Q1 2024, with 121,000 new urban jobs created and 123,000 unemployed individuals finding re-employment, a 6.6% year-on-year increase. The province's human resources and social security departments have focused on supporting key industries and projects through various initiatives, including job fairs, skills training, and financial incentives. Rural labor transfer and support for university graduates were also prioritized. Liaoning has also expanded its efforts to address wage arrears across various sectors, recovering 287 million yuan for 18,700 workers in Q1.
Summary: A press conference held by the Tianjin Municipal Government revealed that Tianjin has established 1,852 "Elderly Canteen" locations by the end of 2025, covering all urban areas except those primarily agricultural. These canteens operate entirely through market mechanisms and have served over 22 million people, including 15.84 million elderly individuals, with 7.04 million receiving meal subsidies. Subsidies are available to elderly Tianjin residents over 70 who are in specific vulnerable categories, as well as low-income and severely disabled residents, and are applied directly to the cost of meals rather than disbursed as cash.
Summary: The 2026 "Macau Youth Employment Matching Fair" and "Macau Youth Pre-employment Counseling Fair" opened on May 7th, offering over 1300 positions to assist local youth and graduates in entering the job market. Chen Yuantong, Director of the Macau Special Administrative Region Government Labor Affairs Bureau, stated that interdepartmental collaboration is continuously advancing youth employment support. Following the opening ceremony, the University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic University, and Macau University of Tourism Studies jointly lectured on the "Macau-Hengqin International Education (University) City Recruitment Plan," which offers 130 administrative positions. Over 60 companies and institutions participated in the event, which will continue until May 9th. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article discusses Xi Jinping's economic thought, highlighting its roots in both Marxist political economics and traditional Chinese economic thought. It emphasizes the integration of these two intellectual traditions, focusing on achieving common prosperity through balanced development and innovative economic policies. The piece also notes the importance of ecological economics, advocating for sustainable development and harmony between humanity and nature. Finally, it highlights China's commitment to global cooperation and a "community of common destiny," particularly through initiatives like the Belt and Road, furthering global economic growth. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article emphasizes Xi Jinping's call for officials to unify integrity with a willingness to take responsibility, and diligence with incorruptibility. It argues that "cleanliness" (integrity) and "taking responsibility" are inseparable, as are diligence and incorruptibility, and that these principles are fundamental for cadres in the new era. The piece stresses the importance of self-discipline and ethical conduct alongside proactive governance and dedication to serving the people. It frames these concepts within a Marxist dialectical framework, emphasizing the unity of opposites and the integration of theory and practice in governance. The article also connects these principles to traditional Chinese values of self-cultivation and service to the people.
Summary: Since the beginning of the "new era," China's tourism industry has rapidly developed, expanding in scale, diversifying its products, strengthening its industrial base, and improving policy support. The article emphasizes the need to focus on providing high-quality tourism products to meet the evolving demands of the market, integrating cultural elements to enhance the value and appeal of tourism offerings, and building a collaborative ecosystem involving the government, businesses, and tourists. It proposes focusing on customization, in-depth experiences, and new models to upgrade from traditional sightseeing. The government should foster an efficient business environment, while enterprises should focus on service quality and innovation, incorporating community participation and feedback mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement in product quality and visitor experience.
Summary: The article discusses China's ongoing "Efficiently Handling One Matter" reform, which aims to streamline administrative services related to employment, housing, and elderly care. The report highlights specific examples from Inner Mongolia, Shandong, and Yunnan, such as simplifying the application process for elderly subsidies via online platforms, integrating real estate registration with utility services, and consolidating teacher qualification procedures. These initiatives focus on reducing bureaucratic hurdles and improving citizen access to essential services by cutting down on required materials and processing times. Local governments are implementing measures like unified service standards and dedicated task forces to address complex issues and enhance public satisfaction. The reforms leverage digital platforms and inter-agency collaboration to overcome data silos and improve efficiency.
Summary: A young, college-educated Party member returned to her home village of Duizhuangshi to develop rural tourism. Despite initial skepticism from villagers, she gained their trust by focusing on local resources and addressing their concerns. Working with students from Tsinghua University's rural revitalization program, she developed branding and cultural initiatives for the village's tourism industry. She emphasizes the importance of youth involvement in rural revitalization. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A woman, Zhao, filed a complaint after a beauty salon switched the brand of her scheduled cosmetic injection without informing her. Judge Zhang Yuhong of the Weiyuan Road People's Court in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, utilized a mediation method involving expert medical opinions and pre-litigation assessments to resolve the dispute. The court collaborated with hospitals and research institutions to establish an expert mediation database, streamlining medical dispute resolution and addressing issues of lengthy assessment periods. The court aims to resolve disputes and restore trust between medical institutions and patients.
Summary: This article reports on the integration of traditional intangible cultural heritage into the daily teaching practices of Zhutiao Central Primary School in Fancheng District, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. Students are engaging with Chinese traditional culture through activities like bamboo pole dancing. The initiative aims to allow students to experience the charm of Chinese traditional culture firsthand. The article includes a photograph of students practicing the bamboo pole dance on May 7th. The United States and US-China relations are not mentioned in this article.
Summary: Shanghai has announced ten key initiatives to improve its business environment by 2026, focusing on optimizing the entire lifecycle of pro-business policies. These initiatives include improving policy creation and review mechanisms, expanding the scope of "application-free" and "direct access" benefits, and enhancing the "Sui Shen Dui" platform to cover all levels of application-based policies. Shanghai will also incorporate a feedback mechanism into the entire policy service process to address bottlenecks and difficulties encountered by enterprises. Currently, 826 policy items at the municipal and district levels in Shanghai have achieved "application-free" access, serving over 7.06 million enterprises.
Summary: Beijing's revised regulations on electric bicycle registration took effect on May 1st, mandating registration within 15 days of purchase and transfer registration within 30 days of sale. The revised regulations also add provisions for changes to vehicle color, motor and frame replacement, and modifications to ownership details. The Beijing Public Security Traffic Management Department plans to expand registration services and online application options. These changes aim to better manage electric bicycle registration and enhance road safety. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced the expulsion of Jin Zhi Zhen, former Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Political Consultative Conference, from the CCP and public office following an investigation into "serious violations of discipline and law." Jin is accused of betraying his ideals, resisting investigation, violating regulations on accepting hospitality, failing to be truthful in organizational talks, engaging in corruption, intervening in market activities, and using his position for personal gain through bribery. The CCDI's investigation found he violated political, organizational, integrity, work, and life disciplines, constituting severe job violations and suspected bribery crimes, particularly after the 18th Party Congress. His case will be transferred to the procuratorate for prosecution.
Summary: The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and National Supervisory Commission (NSC) investigated Hou Weidong, former member of the Party Committee and Vice President of Bank of Communications, for severe violations of discipline and law. Hou is accused of betraying his mission, resisting investigation, engaging in superstitious activities, violating regulations on accepting banquets and travel, and failing to report personal matters. He is also accused of abusing his power over financial technology resources for personal gain, engaging in power-money transactions related to project contracts and loan financing, and accepting huge bribes. Hou has been expelled from the Party and will be prosecuted.
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Summary: The article discusses Tianjin's efforts to develop its "first store economy" (首发经济) as part of China's broader push to boost consumption under the "15th Five-Year Plan," with a focus on new business models and integrated experiences. Tianjin is fostering unique retail environments that blend culture, technology, and local characteristics. The city is promoting integration, innovation, and the expansion of the "first store economy" beyond simple sales to include cultural experiences and community engagement, exemplified by initiatives like art-themed shopping districts and technology-integrated historical sites. Tianjin aims to become a hub for both domestic and international brands, creating a synergy between "first stores," commerce, industry, and urban development.
Summary: This article discusses the importance of "first-launch economy" (首发经济) in Tianjin, emphasizing that the quality of experience behind these launches is crucial. Tianjin focuses on providing unique experiences, such as integrating scientific exploration with tourism and art with commerce, to attract repeat visitors. The article highlights how cultural interaction between people and the city enriches these experiences, citing examples like blending historic sites with technology brands. The author believes this shift from selling products to selling experiences expands consumption upgrades and anticipates more cities will develop unique experience scenarios based on their own characteristics. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the surprising popularity and evolving market of refrigerator magnets in China. It highlights how they have transformed from simple souvenirs to cultural and personalized consumer goods, driven by changing consumer preferences for higher quality and aesthetic appeal. The article emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship, efficient supply chains, and technological innovation (like NFC) in creating successful products. It also cautions against generic designs, advocating for deep cultural integration and unique product development to sustain market success. The article suggests that aligning consumer demand with innovative supply can stimulate economic growth.
Summary: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is seeking public comment on a draft plan to improve the quality of light industrial products through standardization. The plan focuses on green and low-carbon standards, including piloting carbon footprint accounting in sectors like appliances and paper, and potentially offering tax incentives for compliant companies. It also aims to accelerate standards for emerging products, address harmful substance limits, and improve standards for elderly and infant products. The draft proposes revising around 200 industry standards by 2027, increasing the international influence of Chinese standards, and establishing a world-leading light industry standard system by 2030. The plan does not mention the United States.
Summary: Zhuhai's Hengqin Port has implemented a new "no-document" intelligent clearance system for vehicles utilizing 30 joint one-stop lanes. The system allows eligible Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan residents, as well as mainland residents with specific permits, to cross the border using fingerprint and facial recognition instead of physical documents. This upgrade is intended to streamline border crossings and facilitate greater integration between Hengqin and Macau, supporting both economic and social development. The system is open to Macau and Hong Kong residents with valid permits and completed self-service immigration registration, as well as mainland and Taiwanese residents who meet the specified criteria. The initiative aims to improve efficiency for cross-border workers, residents, and travelers in the Hengqin-Macau cooperation zone.
Summary: Beijing has released its 2026 plan to integrate with and serve the national unified market, outlining 36 key reform measures focused on addressing critical issues in market operations. The plan emphasizes strict implementation of the "national unified list" for market access, aiming to remove barriers and ensure "entry unless prohibited." To tackle redundant market supervision, Beijing will deepen the "comprehensive single inspection" mechanism, prioritizing safety and strengthening cross-level, cross-regional, and cross-departmental coordination. Beijing has issued work guidelines for three consecutive years, leading in 1,671 national standards and publishing 235 local standards. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Qingyunpu District in Nanchang, Jiangxi, has established a judicial support center within its construction industry chain chamber of commerce to resolve business disputes, reportedly settling over 280 cases and saving companies millions in potential losses. The center mediates disputes through a collaborative platform involving the court, the commerce and industry federation, and the chamber of commerce, offering solutions beyond simple judgments. Facilitating communication between companies and aiding in the negotiation of more than 40 projects. Qingyunpu officials stated they are promoting the model to support the sustainable development of the construction industry. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Hainan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Phase II project, a major oil and gas infrastructure project in China, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful air lifting of the 821-ton dome of its third storage tank. This phase includes the construction of three 220,000-cubic-meter LNG storage tanks. The overall progress of Phase II is nearly halfway complete and is expected to be fully operational by 2027. The project aims to significantly enhance the natural gas emergency peak-shaving and security supply capabilities of Hainan Island and the coastal areas of South China.
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Summary: Anhui's Chizhou is promoting a "bamboo-for-plastic" low-carbon circular economy, turning bamboo waste into valuable resources. Through technological empowerment, a local company, Hongye Group, uses pyrolysis technology to convert bamboo scraps into combustible gas and biomass carbon powder. This process reduces carbon emissions and increases the comprehensive utilization rate of bamboo. Chizhou is building bamboo recycling industrial parks and replicating this model in other bamboo-rich areas.
Summary: The Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced the launch of the sixth batch of the third round of central ecological and environmental protection inspections, targeting seven provinces (Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, Tibet, and Xinjiang) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps for one month. Seven inspection groups will be formed. The inspection will emphasize problem-solving while adhering to laws and regulations. A document from the central inspection team emphasized that local governments should take measured approaches to fixing problems uncovered during the inspection. The document warned against taking drastic, blanket measures such as shutting down business without sufficient justification, and stated that such behavior would be punished.
Summary: The National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management convened a meeting on May 7th to analyze the development of heavy rainfall in southern China and coordinate preventative measures. The meeting highlighted that while the rainfall area is decreasing, parts of Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangdong are still experiencing heavy rainfall and strong convective weather. The meeting emphasized the need for detailed flood prevention work, including risk assessment in high-risk areas and improved early warning systems, as well as preemptive placement of response teams and materials. The officials stressed a focus on systematic risk prevention, including mountain floods, geological disasters, urban flooding, and strong convective weather disasters. The discussion did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Yellow River Conservancy Commission released a report stating that by 2025, soil erosion affected 240,400 square kilometers in the Yellow River basin, while 290,500 square kilometers had been initially treated. In 2025, key national soil and water conservation projects were implemented in the Yellow River basin, with central funding reaching 5.085 billion yuan, treating 4,461 square kilometers of soil erosion area, and constructing 442 new silt retention dams and 800 new sediment barriers. In 2025, the Yellow River Basin successfully completed 27 ecological product value conversion and carbon sink transactions, with a total transaction amount of 138 million yuan. 9,452 water and soil conservation plans for production and construction projects were approved, and 7,313 production and construction projects completed independent acceptance and reporting of water and soil conservation facilities.
Summary: A breeding center in Deqing County, Zhejiang province, has successfully bred its 1000th crested ibis, marking a milestone in the effort to protect this endangered species in southern China. The breeding center was established in 2008 and has achieved breakthroughs in key technical indicators of breeding, helping the species grow from a survival to a thriving population. Over the past 18 years, Deqing County has invested 120 million yuan in the protection of crested ibis, and has provided support to other provinces. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on heavy rainfall occurring in Guangxi, Hunan, and other regions on May 7th. The Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts continued heavy precipitation in South China from the night of May 7th to the 8th, with potential for storms and strong convective weather in Jiangnan and parts of South China. A blue alert for heavy rain was issued, with Guangdong expected to experience some of the most severe rainfall. The report does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Guangxi has completed its selection of 53,600 ecological forest rangers for 2026, covering 14 cities and 67 counties. The selection adhered to principles of precision, voluntarism, stability, and unified management, with a "county-built, township-managed, village-utilized" management system. The work of these rangers will be incorporated into the Forest Chief system assessment. A rapid response mechanism has been established to prevent forest fires and illegal logging.
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Summary: The article discusses the rise of "village broadcasters" (村播) in China who use livestreaming and short videos to promote agricultural products and rural tourism, contributing to a significant increase in rural e-commerce sales. These "村播" often start by sharing practical farming techniques and authentic rural life, then refine their skills through training programs and platform support, addressing challenges in content creation, logistics, and product quality. Local governments are also playing a role by improving infrastructure and providing resources, helping "村播" drive economic growth in their communities, and increasing farmers' incomes. One issue identified is the low-price orientation of some platform algorithms, which can lead to price wars and instability for "村播". There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The article discusses the rise of "village livestreamers" (村播) in China, who use online platforms to promote rural life and sell agricultural products. While "village livestreaming" has boosted rural incomes and expanded markets, it faces challenges such as high logistics costs, lack of standardization, and homogeneity of content. The article suggests solutions including government investment in infrastructure and training, and platform support for quality content and fair competition. Ultimately, the article argues that "village livestreaming" has the potential to further assist the growth of rural villages. There is no mention of the United States in this article.
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Summary: The article discusses the increasing emphasis on combative sports like wrestling, judo, and boxing in Chinese primary and secondary schools to improve students' physical and mental health. In Beijing's Haidian district, a "district-school collaboration" model cultivates judo talent, while a school in Hebei province has introduced Chinese wrestling to promote traditional culture and fitness. In Shenzhen, Guangdong, over 30 schools are promoting boxing, with officials emphasizing safety measures and the sport's benefits for physical and mental resilience. The efforts aim to promote students physical and mental development through sports. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article advocates for the inclusion of combat sports like boxing and wrestling in school physical education programs, arguing that these activities, when taught with proper safety measures and emphasis on respect, can provide unique benefits beyond traditional sports. It claims that combat sports help children develop resilience, emotional regulation skills, and strategic thinking by forcing them to confront opponents directly and manage pressure. The author suggests that schools should overcome anxieties about injuries and offer more challenging sports to foster well-rounded development in students.
Summary: The Chinese archery team, composed of Qi Xiangshuo, Liu Jin, and Shi Jingyu, won a bronze medal in the men's compound team event at the 2026 Shanghai Archery World Cup, defeating India. Team leader Mu Yong praised the team's stable mentality and performance, emphasizing their goals beyond securing Olympic spots. Qi Xiangshuo noted his confidence stemming from past victories against India in recurve archery. The team aims to further refine their skills and mental fortitude based on this experience.
Summary: The Chinese women's table tennis team, consisting of Wang Manyu, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Yidi, defeated South Korea 3-0 at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London, advancing to the semi-finals. Sun Yingsha acknowledged her opponent's improved performance compared to the group stage and discussed her adjustments during the match. The Chinese men's team will face South Korea in the quarter-finals after experiencing setbacks in the group stage. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced the election results for its new Athletes' Commission, with ten athletes elected, including China's Liu Shiwen. The election saw over 300 participants vote for athletes to represent able-bodied players, ensuring continental and gender balance with eight representatives. Liu Shiwen and India's Achanta are two incumbent chairpersons in the commission. The committee also includes two representatives of disabled athletes from England and the U.S.. A new chairperson for the Athletes' Commission will be elected later.
Summary: Cardiologist Zhao Wei from Peking University Third Hospital recommends a variety of exercises, including aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility exercises, to lower blood pressure. He advises individuals to choose exercises appropriate for their age group and to consult with a doctor for an evaluation before starting exercise if they have cardiovascular issues. Zhao also emphasizes the importance of warming up before exercise and cooling down afterward, and avoiding exercise during peak blood pressure times, such as early mornings. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: A recent report highlights the strong economic growth of Southern European economies like Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece, outpacing the Eurozone average due to tourism, labor reforms, and EU funding. These countries are investing in green energy and the digital economy to further boost growth. China is a major trade partner for these nations, with collaborations deepening in infrastructure, energy, and technology. Examples include Chinese investment in Greece's Piraeus port, renewable energy projects in Spain, and partnerships in green energy and manufacturing in Italy. These collaborations aim to enhance infrastructure, diversify supply chains, and promote green technology transfer.
Summary: A recent report by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events indicates a strong recovery and growth cycle for the global exhibition industry, projecting a market size of $325.1 billion by 2026 and a potential $1.578 trillion by 2035. Cities worldwide are vying to develop their conference and exhibition sectors, integrating them with local industries and offering comprehensive support services. The trend includes industry integration, where exhibitions are deeply intertwined with local industries, and the rise of "exhibition+" models incorporating culture, tourism, technology, and sports. Furthermore, cities are upgrading services through digitalization and sustainability initiatives, streamlining processes and implementing green practices. The author argues that to enhance competitiveness, cities should focus on specialization, integration, and sustainable development, leveraging their unique industry and cultural characteristics.
Summary: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that increasing protests by Japanese citizens against the government's attempts to revise the constitution reflect opposition to the right-wing's push for "remilitarization." Lin Jian asserted that Japan's constitutional revisions are a matter of international concern and concern to its neighbors because they touch on the post-war international order. He further stated that Japan should recognize that the constitution also reflects the consensus of the international community, including China, to prevent the resurgence of militarism. Lin Jian warned against Japan's attempts to accelerate military expansion, especially given the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trials.
Summary: The fifth "Emirates Manufacturing" Conference in Abu Dhabi showcased the UAE's push to accelerate manufacturing development, with Vice President Mansour highlighting its importance to economic diversification. The UAE is investing heavily in localizing key industries and bolstering supply chains through initiatives like the National Industrial Resilience Fund. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company plans to award contracts worth 200 billion dirhams to boost manufacturing capacity. The UAE is also actively attracting international partners, including Chinese firms like Baode Energy, to build advanced manufacturing complexes, and British firms to build graphene production bases. The UAE aims to increase the competitiveness of advanced industries, expand industrial exports, and achieve self-sufficiency in key products.
Summary: A new report indicates Brazil's exploration investment in key energy transition minerals has increased significantly, with a projected $76.9 billion investment in mineral development between 2026 and 2030. Brazil possesses substantial reserves of key minerals like niobium, graphite, rare earths, and nickel. To encourage development, the Brazilian government has authorized incentive bonds for projects related to minerals like cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earths. Brazil aims to upgrade its mining industry's value chain beyond raw material exports. The government is working to improve the mining investment environment and attract foreign investment in mineral exploration and processing, including the establishment of a special committee directly linked to the President's office to coordinate related international negotiations.
Summary: Brazil will implement a visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports, beginning May 11, 2026, for stays of up to 30 days. The announcement was made by the Brazilian government on May 7th, according to a press release from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This policy aims to facilitate short-term visits for Chinese passport holders.
Summary: The White House announced President Trump signed a new National Counterterrorism Strategy prioritizing the disruption of drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere. The strategy also focuses on dismantling groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS, identifying violent political groups with anti-American ideologies, and preventing non-state actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction. Trump stated the strategy aims to prevent harm to U.S. citizens from drug cartels, jihadists, or supporting governments. According to Seb Gorka, the strategy intends to eliminate terrorist threats in the Western Hemisphere by weakening drug cartels' ability to traffic drugs, members, and victims into the U.S.
Summary: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported eight cases of Hantavirus on the "Hondius" cruise ship, with five confirmed. The WHO assessed the broader public health risk stemming from this outbreak as remaining low.
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Summary: According to the article, China UnionPay (中国银联) is actively working to boost consumption in rural areas as part of the "15th Five-Year Plan" by improving the rural payment service environment and promoting rural revitalization. China UnionPay is working with various sectors to promote consumption through a series of measures focused on key scenarios; during the Labor Day holiday, it helped redeem 376 million yuan in consumption coupons, driving 1.816 billion yuan in transactions. The company has also launched initiatives such as "UnionPay Poetry POS machines" to support education and culture in rural areas. China UnionPay has issued over 140 million rural revitalization-themed cards with 243 commercial banks.
Summary: British sinologist Frances Wood, who worked at the British Library for nearly 40 years, oversaw the restoration of the "Diamond Sutra," the world's earliest printed book, expressing concern over its condition and advocating for its return to China. Wood collaborated with conservator Mark Barnard to remove damaging backing and repair the fragile scroll, carefully piecing it back together using paper sourced from China. She facilitated access to the British Library's extensive collection of Dunhuang manuscripts for Chinese scholars, aiding their research on Chinese history, culture, and society. Wood also played a key role in the "International Dunhuang Project," digitizing manuscripts and art to make them accessible worldwide, and hopes that illegally obtained cultural relics can return to China.
Summary: The article describes the traditional, nature-dependent lifestyle of Greenlanders, particularly focusing on hunting and fishing practices passed down through generations. It highlights the deep respect for nature and sustainable practices ingrained in their culture, where resources are only taken as needed. The piece also touches upon Greenland's desire to develop tourism while preserving its natural environment and cultural heritage, citing the construction of the Arctic Circle Road with careful consideration for wildlife. Locals emphasize a desire to maintain the authentic Greenland experience for visitors. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article describes a trip to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) in Turkey, a site famous for its white, calcium-rich terraces formed by hot springs. The author recounts walking on the terraces, visiting the nearby ancient city of Hierapolis, and enjoying local cuisine in a small village. The author details the visual splendor of the landscape, including the terraces resembling a frozen waterfall or milk cascade, and notes the historical significance of the ruins of Hierapolis. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: This article discusses the history of paper, tracing its origins from papyrus in ancient Egypt to its invention in China and subsequent global spread. While papyrus and parchment were used in ancient Egypt and Europe respectively, the Chinese developed paper using plant fibers, with Cai Lun improving the process in 105 AD. The technology spread to Vietnam, Korea, and Japan before reaching the Arab world in the 8th century, eventually making its way to Europe. The author emphasizes that the technology transferred from China to the Arab world before reaching Europe.
Summary: This article provides contact information for the People's Daily international forum. Specifically, it lists an email address (rmrbgjfk@peopledaily.cn) for submissions. The article also credits Cai Huawei with the page layout design. The article does not discuss Chinese politics, any specific political statements, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses China's advancements in agricultural technology, specifically focusing on corn breeding and cultivation. It highlights the development of a new breeding system that allows for the creation of high-yield, densely planted corn varieties. This shift from traditional "experience selection" to "precise design" in corn breeding signifies a new stage for agricultural technology in China. The piece emphasizes the role of technology in improving agricultural production efficiency and resilience, while acknowledging challenges such as limited land per capita and environmental constraints. It calls for a convergence of technology and practical application in agriculture to address these issues and further modernize the sector.
Summary: The article discusses the diversification of edible oil types available in China, highlighting the rise of olive oil production in Gansu province and the continued importance of traditional oils like rapeseed oil. Experts emphasize the need for balanced fat intake and suggest varying oil types for optimal nutrition, advocating for reduced overall oil consumption and healthier cooking methods. Traditional oil pressing methods are being combined with modern techniques to retain flavor and nutrients while improving efficiency. Efforts are underway to increase domestic edible oil production, particularly through advancements in rapeseed cultivation and breeding programs.
Summary: The article reports on the successful transformation of saline-alkali land into productive rice paddies in Zhenlai County, Jilin Province, thanks to the collaboration between farmer Mao Yinhua and agricultural scientist Ma Wei from the Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Ma provided customized solutions for Mao's farm, including selecting suitable rice varieties and implementing new techniques like biomass substrate seedling cultivation. Mao's success has turned his farm into a demonstration base, promoting new technologies and increasing rice production in the village. Mao's son and his wife have returned from the city to assist with the farm, experimenting with new methods and expanding their operation. The article also notes government subsidies supporting rice production in the region.
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Summary: The article discusses the implementation and positive impact of "tidal toilets" (潮汐厕所), which are gender-neutral restrooms that can be adjusted based on real-time demand, particularly in areas with high traffic during peak seasons. These toilets have effectively reduced wait times for women. The article highlights that "tidal toilets" and similar public service initiatives reflect a shift towards more people-oriented public services and improved grassroots governance. It argues that improving public services requires actively understanding and addressing the specific needs of the people through innovative methods. The article concludes that these small changes reflect a significant improvement in the concept and level of public service.
Summary: The article reports on scams targeting elderly individuals through deceptive marketing, counterfeit products, and the financialization of health products. Scammers exploit the reputation of established brands like Tongrentang, luring seniors with false claims of health benefits and high-yield investment opportunities, and also using tactics that resemble pyramid schemes. The piece emphasizes that these scams are part of a sophisticated and organized industry, and discusses measures such as strengthening oversight and increasing consumer awareness to protect seniors' assets. The article cites the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)'s release of the "Supervision and Administration Measures for Entrusted Food Production", which brings trademark licensing, franchise operation, processing with supplied materials and customized production under unified supervision, clarifying and refining the food safety responsibilities of both parties.
Summary: Ye Yonghong, a village doctor in Jiangxi Province, has dedicated 39 years to serving the rural community, inspired by a local doctor's principle of prioritizing patients over profit. Despite opportunities for a better life in the city, Ye remained in the village due to the lack of medical resources, providing round-the-clock care and even covering medical expenses for impoverished patients. He prioritizes affordable and necessary treatments, earning the trust and respect of the villagers. Ye established health records for patients with chronic diseases and regularly visited them. He says he will continue to serve the community as long as he can.
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Summary: A recent forum in Zhengzhou, Henan, focused on the creative transformation and innovative development of classical Chinese poetry. Experts at the forum discussed the inheritance and innovation of poetry culture, its integration with tourism, its relationship with music, and its international dissemination. Li Jingze argued that poetry's origins are in the language and emotional construction of Chinese civilization, and emphasized the importance of understanding this origin for future writing, especially in the age of AI. Zhang Longxi noted that while Western classics dominate world literature, China's rising influence offers a chance to promote Chinese poetry abroad by building a discourse system that integrates Chinese and foreign perspectives, presenting Eastern aesthetics in an international way.
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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京) May 7th. Recently, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央办公厅) and the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) issued the "Assessment Measures for the Construction of a Beautiful China," and issued a notice requiring all regions and departments to conscientiously abide by and implement it.
The full text of the "Assessment Measures for the Construction of a Beautiful China" is as follows.
Assessment Measures for the Construction of a Beautiful China
(Approved upon deliberation at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局常委会会议) on March 19, 2026; issued by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央办公厅) and the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) on April 25, 2026)
Article 1: These measures are formulated in accordance with the "Opinions of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) and the State Council (国务院) on Comprehensively Promoting the Construction of a Beautiful China" and relevant regulations, in order to comprehensively promote the construction of a Beautiful China, promote green and low-carbon development, achieve comprehensive improvement and fundamental betterment of ecological environment quality, and ensure that the level of ecological environmental protection is adapted to the goal of basically realizing socialist modernization.
Article 2: These measures apply to the assessment of the effectiveness of the construction of a Beautiful China by the Party committees and governments of all provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government).
Article 3: Under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee (党中央), the assessment work shall be led and organized by the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组), and carried out by the Office of the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) and the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) in conjunction with relevant departments.
Article 4: The assessment work shall adhere to focusing on actual results and encouraging responsibility, promote the establishment and practice of correct views on political achievements, and improve the execution of the Party Central Committee's (党中央) decisions and deployments on ecological civilization construction; adhere to goal orientation and problem orientation, address prominent ecological and environmental problems that the people strongly reflect, continue to deeply fight the tough battle of pollution prevention and control, and set key and leading assessment indicators around the goals and tasks of the construction of a Beautiful China, and firmly grasp key areas and key links; adhere to regulations and laws, and public recognition, strictly abide by relevant intra-Party regulations, ecological environment codes and other legal requirements, standardize assessment methods and procedures, achieve accurate science, objectivity and fairness, pay attention to reducing the burden on the grassroots, and give full play to the role of social supervision; adhere to the combination of assessment and application, and promote work through assessment, strengthen the application of assessment results, promote the improvement of ecological environment quality and the implementation of related work through assessment, and consolidate the responsibility for ecological environmental protection.
Article 5: The assessment of the effectiveness of the construction of a Beautiful China by the Party committees and governments of all provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government) mainly includes:
(1) Implementation of responsibilities for the construction of a Beautiful China. Assess the province's (autonomous region, and municipality directly under the Central Government) Party committee and government's implementation of the responsibilities of the Party and government with the same responsibility, and one position with dual responsibilities, studying, deploying, supervising and implementing the construction of a Beautiful China and ecological environmental protection work, consolidating ecological environmental protection responsibilities, and promoting the rectification of central ecological environmental protection inspections, etc.
(2) Completion of the main annual goals for the construction of a Beautiful China. Assess the atmospheric environment, water and marine ecological environment, soil ecological environment, solid waste pollution prevention and control, and ecological quality status, as well as the completion of annual goals.
(3) Completion of key annual tasks for the construction of a Beautiful China. Assess the completion of key annual tasks for the green and low-carbon transformation of development methods, pollution control, the continuous improvement of the diversity, stability, and sustainability of ecosystems, and ecological environmental safety.
(4) Performance of fund utilization. Assess the performance of the use of central and local ecological environmental protection financial funds.
(5) Public satisfaction. Assess the public's satisfaction with the construction of a Beautiful China and the improvement of ecological environment quality in the region.
Article 6: The assessment adopts a percentage scoring system, reasonably sets bonus and deduction items, and divides the assessment results into four grades: excellent, good, qualified, and unqualified, according to the scoring situation. The Office of the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) and the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) shall formulate detailed scoring rules for assessment indicators in conjunction with relevant departments. Among them, the relevant assessment of the green and low-carbon transformation of development methods should be consistent with the comprehensive evaluation and assessment of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.
If a province (autonomous region, and municipality directly under the Central Government) experiences a particularly major environmental pollution incident or a particularly major ecological damage incident, the annual assessment result shall not be determined as "good" or above.
Article 7: The assessment work shall be carried out once a year, and shall be completed in principle before the end of June of the following year, of which the comprehensive evaluation work shall be basically completed before the end of March of the following year.
Article 8: The assessment takes the following steps:
(1) Self-assessment and summary. Each province (autonomous region, and municipality directly under the Central Government) shall summarize the progress and achievements of the construction of a Beautiful China, conduct a self-assessment against the assessment indicators, form a self-assessment summary report, and send it to the Office of the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室). Self-assessment may not be carried out for statistical monitoring data and data held by relevant departments such as public evaluation feelings.
(2) Verification and certification. The Office of the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) shall, in conjunction with relevant departments, verify, certify, summarize and sort out the self-assessment summary reports of each province (autonomous region, and municipality directly under the Central Government).
(3) Comprehensive evaluation. The Office of the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) and the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) shall, in conjunction with relevant departments, conduct a comprehensive evaluation against the assessment indicators, propose suggestions on the division of assessment grades and the handling of assessment results, and report them to the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组) for research and discussion.
(4) Result feedback. After the assessment results are reviewed and approved by the Party Central Committee (党中央) and the State Council (国务院), they shall be notified to each province (autonomous region, and municipality directly under the Central Government) in the name of the General Office of the Central Committee (中央办公厅) and the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅). The Office of the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) and the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) shall provide feedback to each province (autonomous region, and municipality directly under the Central Government) on the problems found in the assessment, and promote the rectification of the problems.
Article 9: The assessment results shall be used as an important reference for the comprehensive assessment and evaluation, reward and punishment, appointment and removal of the leading bodies and relevant leading cadres of the Party committees and governments of the provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government), and as a reference basis for the allocation of ecological environmental protection-related financial funds.
Article 10: If the assessment result of a province (autonomous region, and municipality directly under the Central Government) is "unqualified," it shall promptly propose rectification measures and rectify them in place on schedule. If the rectification is not in place after the deadline, the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) shall, in conjunction with the Office of the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室), interview the main responsible persons of the Party committee and government of the province (autonomous region, and municipality directly under the Central Government) depending on the circumstances. If it is necessary to investigate responsibility, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission (中央纪委国家监委) and the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) shall pursue responsibility in accordance with regulations, disciplines, and laws.
Article 11: All provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government) and relevant departments shall provide relevant data and materials in a timely and accurate manner to ensure the smooth progress of the assessment work. For those who commit irregularities for personal gain, make false reports, conceal reports, tamper with data, or forge materials, resulting in serious distortion and falsification of the assessment results, the assessment grade shall be directly determined as "unqualified," the relevant information shall be included in the government affairs dishonesty record, and the relevant units and personnel shall be held accountable in accordance with relevant regulations.
Assessment staff shall strictly abide by discipline, implement work norms and confidentiality regulations, be honest and self-disciplined, strictly prohibit abuse of power and seeking personal gain, and those who violate assessment discipline shall be held accountable in accordance with relevant regulations.
Article 12: All provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government) shall implement the requirements for streamlining and optimizing grassroots assessments, and combine the actual assessment of the relevant content of the effectiveness of the construction of a Beautiful China by the Party committees and governments at the next level in accordance with the assessment plan approved and filed in the region.
Article 13: These measures shall be interpreted by the Office of the Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work Leading Group (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) in consultation with the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部).
Article 14: These measures shall come into force from the date of promulgation.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李林蔚 田 泓
"We must place the policy focus of cultivating national strategic talent on young scientific and technological talents, giving them more trust, better help, and stronger support, and supporting them to take the lead and play the main role."
-- September 27, 2021, Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized at the Central Talent Work Conference
In May, Shanghai (上海) is caressed by warm breezes, and the plane trees are adorned with green. In the "Model Speed Space" of about 60,000 square meters on the west bank of the Huangpu River (黄浦江), creativity and inspiration continue to collide, and a future belonging to artificial intelligence is quietly growing.
"Artificial intelligence is a young undertaking, and it is also an undertaking for young people. We are comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the nation. It is a good time for the younger generation to show their talents and make great achievements. Realizing the great dream of the Chinese nation rests on young people." In April 2025, Xi Jinping (习近平) came to the "Model Speed Space" (模速空间) Large Model Innovation Ecological Community in Shanghai (上海) and had cordial exchanges with young innovative talents on the scene.
On April 30 this year, Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized at the symposium on strengthening basic research: "Continuously cultivate reserve forces for basic research" and "Adhere to task-driven, old-leading-new, and vigorously support young talents." On the occasion of the May Fourth Youth Day, Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to the winners of the China Youth May Fourth Medal and the New Era Youth Pioneer Award, pointing out that "integrating personal pursuits into the overall situation of national development, basing themselves on their respective positions to continuously create new achievements, and contributing youth strength to the new journey."
Care and vision lead the growth and success of young people.
Young scientific and technological talents are at the peak of innovation and creativity. Cultivating and using young scientific and technological talents well is of great significance for accelerating the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, and building a strong country in science and technology and a strong country in talent.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must place the policy focus of cultivating national strategic talent on young scientific and technological talents, giving them more trust, better help, and stronger support, and supporting them to take the lead and play the main role."
After graduating with a Ph.D. from Tsinghua University (清华大学), Xia Lixue (夏立雪) and his team co-founded Shanghai Wewen Xiqiong Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (上海无问芯穹智能科技有限公司) and devoted themselves to the artificial intelligence industry. He is now 35 years old.
"When we settled in 'Model Speed Space' (模速空间), what impressed us most was the convenient entrepreneurial environment and unique industrial ecology," said Xia Lixue (夏立雪). "Here, the upstream and downstream are just upstairs and downstairs, and the all-round industrial chain elements flow naturally, which greatly reduces the collaboration costs between enterprises."
In recent years, Shanghai (上海) has successively implemented a number of projects and plans to encourage young talent innovation, and has clarified the proportion of young people leading major municipal science and technology projects. In 2025, the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission (上海市科委) launched the "Pioneer Program" to encourage young scientific and technological talents under the age of 35 to independently propose innovative themes and lead the exploration and promotion of high-risk and high-value tracks.
Youth represents the future, and youth creates the future. Looking at the land of China, the soil supporting young scientific and technological talents is becoming more and more fertile.
More trust allows intelligence and talent to flow fully.
"I can independently recruit team members, select and adjust the technical route of scientific research tasks, and freely allocate scientific research funds according to the actual needs of scientific research..." Zhang Haoyue (张浩岳), a 37-year-old distinguished researcher at the Institute of Molecular Physiology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (深圳湾实验室) in Guangdong (广东), focuses on the dynamic formation process and mechanism of chromatin three-dimensional folding, and his research results have been published in top international academic journals.
Better help allows young talents to let go and do things.
The General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中办) and the General Office of the State Council (国办) issued the "Several Measures on Further Strengthening the Training and Use of Young Scientific and Technological Talents"; the Ministry of Finance (财政部), together with relevant departments, continues to expand the scope of the funding package system, giving scientific researchers greater autonomy in the use of funds.
Xie Jun (谢俊), who graduated from Tsinghua University (清华大学), previously joined a scientific research institution in Huairou District (怀柔区), Beijing (北京市), and applied for a set of free transitional housing in two days, "moving in with luggage." "It reduces the pressure of life and eliminates the need to commute, allowing me to devote more energy to scientific research," said Xie Jun (谢俊).
Beijing (北京市) issued the "Several Measures (Trial Implementation) on Further Supporting Young Talents in Innovation and Entrepreneurship", providing policy support in terms of living security, entrepreneurial support, and talent cultivation; Guangdong Province (广东省) implemented the "Million Talents Gathering in Southern Guangdong" Action Plan, gathering five "have" and three "good" policy packages...
Stronger support allows "Thoroughbreds" to run faster.
The tendency of "only papers, only titles, only education, only awards" that plagues scientific researchers is gradually being replaced by an evaluation system oriented towards innovation value, ability, and contribution.
不拘一格降人才 (bù jū yī gé jiàng rén cái - "not stick to one pattern to recruit talents," to promote talent without being constrained by convention), fully stimulating the vitality of scientific and technological innovation. "Unveiling the list and taking command," "designated entrustment," and "horse racing system" allow more young scientific and technological talents to emerge in scientific research breakthroughs and achievement transformation.
Under the coordination of Liangzhu Laboratory (良渚实验室) in Zhejiang (浙江), Wang Yongcheng (王永成), a 36-year-old researcher at Liangzhu Laboratory (良渚实验室), successfully connected with hospital resources and solved the key problem of obtaining clinical samples. Today, the new generation of microfluidic single-cell sequencing technology he led the development of has been applied clinically. "Being able to bring the research project from the laboratory to the market in such a short period of time exceeded my imagination," said Wang Yongcheng (王永成).
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the proportion of young scientific and technological talents under the age of 45 serving as project leaders in the National Key R&D Program was 43.3%; 80% of the projects of the National Natural Science Foundation (国家自然科学基金) are undertaken by young people under the age of 45.
This year is the opening year of the "15th Five-Year Plan", and it is the right time for young people to make contributions: integrate personal pursuits into the overall situation of national development, have lofty ideals, be determined to struggle, and constantly write a youthful chapter worthy of the times and the people.
Return to TopOn the afternoon of May 7, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) met with Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov (阿里波夫) of Uzbekistan, who was in China for a visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京人民大会堂).
Li Qiang (李强) stated that in recent years, China and Uzbekistan have maintained close high-level exchanges, and the relationship between the two countries has continued to deepen and become more practical. In the face of the current complex and volatile international situation, China and Uzbekistan, as all-weather comprehensive strategic partners in the new era, should unite and cooperate more closely. China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to follow the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, consolidate political mutual trust, firmly support each other, expand all-round mutually beneficial cooperation, promote the construction of a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future to achieve more results, add impetus to the modernization of the two countries, and better benefit the two peoples.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Uzbekistan, continue to promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, deepen cooperation in energy and resources, connectivity, digital economy, green economy and other fields, create more landmark projects, promote the high-standard and high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, and continuously improve the effectiveness of cooperation. China is willing to import more high-quality products from Uzbekistan, encourage capable Chinese-funded enterprises to invest in Uzbekistan, and hopes that Uzbekistan will protect their legitimate rights and interests. The two sides should further make good use of the mutual visa exemption policy, open more direct flights, and strengthen exchanges and cooperation in culture, tourism, education, youth and other fields to enhance mutual understanding and affinity between the two peoples. China is also willing to strengthen cooperation with Uzbekistan in multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, promote the China-Central Asia mechanism to be better and stronger, actively implement the four major global initiatives, and promote the international order to develop in a more just and reasonable direction.
Aripov (阿里波夫) said that under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China is confidently moving towards the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and Uzbekistan congratulates China on its development achievements. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the Uzbekistan-China all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era has maintained high-quality development and has become a model of good-neighborliness and friendship. Uzbekistan firmly supports the one-China principle, highly appreciates China's strong support for Uzbekistan's reform and development, and is willing to further strengthen high-level exchanges with China, make good use of mechanisms such as the intergovernmental cooperation committee, actively participate in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," enhance cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, connectivity, culture, education, tourism and other fields, jointly combat the "three evil forces," and strengthen coordination and cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the China-Central Asia mechanism and other multilateral frameworks to promote greater development of Uzbekistan-China relations.
Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.
On the afternoon of May 7, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) met with a delegation of U.S. Senators led by Dianne Feinstein (戴安斯) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京人民大会堂).
Li Qiang (李强) stated that in February of this year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) had a phone call with President Donald Trump (特朗普), providing new strategic guidance for the development of China-U.S. relations. China is willing to work with the U.S. to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen dialogue and communication, create a good atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields between the two countries, strive for more practical results, continuously enhance the well-being of the two peoples, and inject certainty and positive energy into the world.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that practice has repeatedly proven that adhering to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation is the correct way for China and the U.S., two major countries, to get along. He hopes that the U.S. will meet China halfway, engage in more dialogue rather than confrontation, more mutually beneficial cooperation rather than zero-sum games, and maintain a stable and predictable China-U.S. economic and trade relationship, which is in the fundamental interests of both countries. The Taiwan issue concerns China's core interests and is the first red line that cannot be crossed in China-U.S. relations. He hopes that the U.S. Congress will proceed from the overall situation of China-U.S. friendship and cooperation, view and handle China-related issues with caution, and play a positive role in the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations.
Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 7th (Reporter Sun Yi) National People's Congress Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji (赵乐际) met with a delegation of United States Congressional Senators led by Dianne (戴安斯) in Beijing (北京) on the 7th.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) stated that a stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations aligns with the common interests of both peoples and the general expectations of the international community. Since last year, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-U.S. relations have achieved overall stability. China is willing to work with the U.S. to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen dialogue and communication, properly manage differences, and expand practical cooperation. The Taiwan issue is the most important issue in China's core interests and in China-U.S. relations. We hope that the U.S. will adhere to the one-China principle and treat and handle the Taiwan issue with caution.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) stated that the National People's Congress of China is willing to strengthen exchanges with the United States Congress to achieve more exchanges and mutual visits. This visit by the senators will help promote contact and exchanges between China and the United States and dialogue and exchanges between the legislative bodies of the two countries. We hope that the U.S. will view China and China's development objectively and rationally, and we welcome more American congressmen to visit China.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 史一棋
"Help me find the regulations for case procedures, let's handle it according to the regulations." At 23:31 on September 29, 2025, the night was already late, and Xing Jun (邢钧) was still sending voice messages to his colleagues, arranging work for the next day.
No one expected that this would be the last message Xing Jun (邢钧) sent.
The next morning, he suddenly fell ill during training and died in the line of duty. His life, at the age of 55, was forever fixed in his position in discipline inspection and supervision.
From the public security force to the discipline inspection and supervision force, from Hainan Island (海南岛) to Yongxing Island (永兴岛), Xing Jun (邢钧) ultimately chose to take root in Sansha (三沙) and dedicate himself to the South China Sea. He was upright and courageous, and was praised by local cadres and the masses as the "South China Sea Vanguard."
Meticulous and more meticulous, serious and more serious
Tall, broad, and loud, Xing Jun (邢钧) usually appeared to be a very carefree person.
As soon as he talked about work, he immediately put away his rough style and transformed into a "meticulous person," tirelessly reminding everyone, "It's always better to sweat more in peacetime than to shed tears and blood after something happens."
In 2016, the Hainan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection (海南省纪委) received a real-name report reflecting that a cadre in a certain department was collecting "benefits fees" in the name of qualification assessment and review. During the process of handling the case, the accountant of a company became a key breakthrough point, but the case handlers talked to her several times and still did not make substantial progress.
Xing Jun (邢钧) noticed that this accountant did not come alone, and a vice president of the company always dropped her off downstairs. He keenly realized that this vice president "must have something." So he started with this vice president and learned important information. The accountant's psychological defense collapsed, and the investigation was able to proceed smoothly.
"A capable case handler and a backbone of the business." This was Wu Xun's (吴迅) impression of Xing Jun (邢钧), the former leader of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee巡视组.
In 2012, Xing Jun (邢钧) was transferred from the public security system to the discipline inspection and supervision front. "Treat the cases you handle with meticulousness and seriousness! Every case must be handled as an iron case." Xing Jun (邢钧) often said this. His extremely responsible attitude towards work, coupled with the case-handling skills he had developed in the public security system, allowed him to quickly become a backbone in case handling.
Don't be afraid of offending people, be bold
In 2017, the Sansha Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection (三沙市纪委) was established, and the cadre team urgently needed to be strengthened. Xing Jun (邢钧) took the initiative to apply for a transfer to Sansha (三沙). "With your resume, it would be better to stay in the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection (省纪委) for development, why go there?" Wu Xun (吴迅) once asked him privately. Sansha (三沙) has high temperatures, high humidity, high salinity, and high radiation all year round. It is far from Hainan Island (海南岛), making it inconvenient to take care of the family.
"I want to contribute to 'guarding the southern gate of the motherland' and dedicate my blood." Whether facing the organization's selection and dispatch talks or facing the concerns of colleagues and friends, Xing Jun (邢钧) answered in this way.
Walking into Xing Jun's (邢钧) former office, the most conspicuous thing was the map of Sansha City (三沙市) and the map of the Nansha Islands (南沙群岛) hanging on the wall. Li Tingjian (李廷建), the leader of the Sansha Municipal Party Committee巡察组, recalled that the thing Xing Jun (邢钧) did most during work breaks was to study these two maps, and he always said: "Sansha (三沙) has such a large sea area under its jurisdiction, our task of safeguarding South China Sea sovereignty and maritime rights is a long and arduous one!"
Colleagues also remember that when he first took office in the Municipal Party Committee巡察办, he proposed: "As discipline inspection and supervision cadres, we must dare to fight and be good at fighting." Sansha (三沙) has a small population and small social circles. Everyone sees each other frequently, which is a typical society of acquaintances. This poses a certain challenge to the巡察 work. When encountering suspected problem clues, there are often concerns and reluctance to offend.
"Don't be afraid of offending people, be bold! If the sky falls, I, the tall one, will hold it up." Xing Jun (邢钧) was 1.85 meters tall and was the "tallest" person in the巡察办, often encouraging everyone.
"How should the巡察 work be done?" Fu Xiaoming (符宵铭), Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Sansha Municipal Party Committee (三沙市委组织部), once served as a巡察专员 and asked him for advice when he first arrived at the巡察组.
"If you treat the people's affairs as your own, you will know how to do it," Xing Jun (邢钧) told him.
In the summer of 2023, when Xing Jun (邢钧) went to Zhaoshu Island (赵述岛) for巡察, he found that the fishermen did not go home at noon, but gathered in the corridor of the office building to rest. "There is no air conditioning at home, it's too hot, it's cooler here," said fisherman Fu Mingyou (符名友).
After Xing Jun (邢钧) went back, he reported this situation to relevant departments to study how to help the fishermen. Under his coordination and promotion, the island's generator set was successfully expanded. The 2 150-kilowatt generators were replaced with 3 500-kilowatt generators, and 122 air conditioners were installed in the homes of 61 fishermen on Zhaoshu Island (赵述岛).
Untimely cleaning of marine debris, leaky fishermen's housing, safety hazards in the generator room... Xing Jun (邢钧) traveled all over the islands and reefs of Sansha (三沙) and promoted the solution of many "urgent, difficult, and worrying" problems for the masses.
"We all know Lao Xing (老邢), and we are willing to talk to him about things," said Wu Peng (吴鹏), director of the Party-Masses Office of the Qilianyu (七连屿) Working Committee in Sansha (三沙).
Stand up for principles and beliefs
Xing Jun (邢钧) had been working on the discipline inspection and supervision front for many years and had always been strict with himself. "He has handled so many cases, and many of the contacts are economic departments. Every year, so many projects and so much funding are involved, but we have never received any reports against him," recalled Xia Yan (夏炎), a former first-level inspector of the Hainan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection (海南省纪委监委).
Once, Xing Jun (邢钧) went to an island reef for research. When taking the inter-island transportation boat, he and his colleagues drank a few bottles of water on the boat. Before getting off the boat, he quietly put money into the carton containing the water.
Deng Yaowen (邓耀文), chief of the rectification section of the Sansha Municipal Party Committee巡察办 (三沙市委巡察办), did not understand this at the time. Xing Jun (邢钧) said to him: "To supervise others, you must be strong yourself. You can't take advantage of the public, not even a penny."
"Old brother" and "good brother," these titles were repeatedly mentioned when young comrades talked about Xing Jun (邢钧). For young people, he was not only a strict leader, but also a kind teacher. When he was in charge of the case review office, he unreservedly taught the young comrades his years of evidence review methods and case-handling skills, "The review work must have successors, and it must be stronger from generation to generation."
Compared with his dedication to work, Xing Jun (邢钧) was not particular about his life at all. "He is very simple in terms of eating, wearing, and using. He is reluctant to change the blue冲锋衣 I bought for him for many years." Xing Jun (邢钧) was too busy with work, and his family affairs were all arranged by his wife, Shen Haiyan (沈海燕). "Whenever he has time, he will accompany me and my daughter. Whenever he is at home, his laughter often echoes in the room."
The day before his death, after dinner, Xing Jun (邢钧) and Hu Qing (胡青), deputy director of the Sansha Municipal Party Committee巡察办 (三沙市委巡察办), took a walk around the island. The two talked about marine debris management, "The mountains and rivers of the motherland are so magnificent, we must take good care of our health and work until retirement!" Xing Jun (邢钧) said, looking at the sea.
"The tide rises and falls in the sea, witnessing so many people and things, there should be no regrets. Unlike people, there will always be some regrets," Hu Qing (胡青) said.
Xing Jun's (邢钧) expression was slightly dim, and he was speechless for a while. After a while, he bent down and picked up two shells, muttering: "Take them back to my daughter, she likes these."
**俯首甘为孺子牛** (fǔ shǒu gān wéi rú zǐ niú - "bow the head willingly be an ox for the child," willing to serve the people like a beast of burden). "There are two kinds of people who are worthy of respect: one is the one who bows down to relatives and friends; the other is the one who stands up for principles and beliefs." Xing Jun (邢钧) once sent such a sentence to his colleagues.
After Xing Jun's (邢钧) death, there was still an unfinished巡察 rectification report on his office desk, with a notebook pressed underneath, and the last page read: "How to improve the quality and efficiency of巡察 and better serve the development of Sansha (三沙)?" Today, his colleagues are working hard to solve this problem with practical actions.
This newspaper reported from Beijing on May 7th (Reporter Luo Shanshan (罗珊珊)) According to statistics from the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (国家外汇局): In the first quarter of this year, China's overall outbound direct investment reached 309.45 billion yuan, an increase of 5.4% year-on-year. Among them, domestic investors in China made non-financial direct investments in 4,111 overseas companies in 140 countries and regions, with a cumulative investment of 232.86 billion yuan. In the first quarter, China's foreign contracted projects completed a turnover of 259.35 billion yuan, an increase of 5.7% year-on-year, and the value of newly signed contracts was 385.3 billion yuan.
In the first quarter, Chinese companies' non-financial direct investment in countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) reached 61.27 billion yuan. In terms of foreign contracted projects, Chinese companies signed new contracted project contracts worth 348.51 billion yuan in countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" (一带一路), an increase of 2.4% year-on-year; the completed turnover was 218.69 billion yuan, an increase of 10%.
In the first quarter, Chinese companies dispatched a total of 96,000 various types of workers overseas, including 30,000 under contracted projects and 66,000 under labor cooperation projects.
Return to TopIn recent days, wheat in Renshou County (仁寿县), Meishan City (眉山市), Sichuan Province (四川省) has entered the harvest season. "Wheat harvesters" from Jiangsu (江苏), Anhui (安徽), Henan (河南) and other places are seizing the sunny weather to help local farmers harvest wheat and ensure that every grain is brought home. The picture shows on May 7, in Shuichi Village (水池村), Fangjia Town (方家镇), Renshou County (仁寿县), "wheat harvesters" from Jiangsu (江苏) driving harvesters to help farmers harvest wheat.
Photo by Pan Jianyong (潘建勇) (Xinhua News Agency) (新华社发)
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Ninth Edition
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 7th. Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, conducted research in Beijing (北京) on the 7th. He emphasized the need to adhere to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) as guidance, deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech during the Two Sessions, conscientiously implement the deployments of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the "15th Five-Year Plan" Outline, actively leverage the functions of the People's Congress, and better serve high-quality development.
Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠) conducted research at China Iron & Steel Research Institute Group Corporation Limited (中国钢研科技集团有限公司) and Aero Engine Corporation of China (中国航空发动机集团有限公司), examining enterprise production and operation, technological innovation, and industrial upgrading and development. He also visited Beijing ByteDance Technology Co., Ltd. (北京字节跳动科技有限公司) to understand artificial intelligence business and how internet platforms promote public welfare. Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠) pointed out that the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core emphasizes unswervingly consolidating and developing the public sector, and unswervingly encouraging, supporting, and guiding the development of the non-public sector. The People's Congress must implement and adhere to the requirements of "two unswervinglys," serve the deepening of the classification reform of state-owned enterprises, improve the legal system for state-owned assets, and help strengthen, optimize, and enlarge state-owned enterprises and state-owned capital; promote the improvement of supporting laws and regulations for the Private Economy Promotion Law, promote the healthy development of the private economy, and fully stimulate the vitality of various business entities. Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠) emphasized that building a modern industrial system and achieving an overall leap in the industrial system is an important strategic task during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. The People's Congress must focus on consolidating and strengthening the foundation of the real economy, leading the development of new quality productive forces and other new deployments, strengthen institutional supply and legal guarantees, actively promote legislation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, the low-altitude economy, and biomedicine, improve the ecosystem for industrial innovation and development, and cultivate and strengthen new driving forces.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 汪志球 门杰伟
On May 7th, the "15th Five-Year Plan" Jilin Special Press Conference was held in Changchun (长春). Hu Yuting (胡玉亭), Deputy Secretary of the Jilin Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Jilin Province, stated that, bearing in mind the earnest expectations of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), Jilin emphasizes new quality productive forces, modern agriculture, deepening reform and opening up, and high-quality population development, striving to transform the beautiful blueprint into a tangible and accessible picture of happiness for the people, and demonstrating greater achievements in the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
Building a Modern Industrial System Reflecting Jilin's Characteristics and Advantages
Jilin is an industrial powerhouse and a province rich in science, education, and culture. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Jilin Province's regional GDP continuously crossed three trillion-yuan thresholds, the industrial system is moving towards new and better directions, a number of major projects worth tens of billions of yuan have been launched and constructed, and emerging industries such as new energy, carbon fiber, and optoelectronic information have gradually grown, accelerating the transformation of the industrial structure from "**一业独大**" (yī yè dú dà - "one industry dominates," a situation where one industry is overly dominant) to "multi-industry support."
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, we will strengthen organized tackling of key problems and make extraordinary efforts to deeply tap potential and amplify advantages, and accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone and reflecting Jilin's characteristics and advantages," said Hu Yuting (胡玉亭).
Releasing new advantages of traditional industries. Promote the further transformation of the automobile industry towards intelligent connected new energy, vigorously develop hydrogen fuel vehicles, accelerate the transformation to all-solid-state battery vehicles, and vigorously develop carbon fiber lightweight vehicles; promote the transformation of the petrochemical industry towards "fine chemical new materials," extend the industrial chain, increase added value, and form new advantages.
Creating new growth poles for emerging industries. Promote the leapfrog development of emerging industries such as new energy, new equipment, new medicine, new materials, and optoelectronic information. Jilin is vigorously promoting the development of green electricity and the leap in the "green hydrogen +" industry, building zero-carbon parks to high standards, constructing a green energy industrial system with Jilin characteristics, and striving to build a national green energy industry highland.
Seizing new tracks for future industries. Based on comparative advantages, Jilin is deploying new tracks suitable for its own development, such as embodied intelligence, hydrogen energy and modern energy storage, aerospace information, and biomanufacturing, in accordance with local conditions.
Focus on doing a good job in the three articles of "integration," "transformation," and "strengthening enterprises." Promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, open up the transformation path of "technology-sample-commodity-industry," strengthen the main position of enterprises in technological innovation, accelerate the development of new quality productive forces, and strive to promote the comprehensive revitalization and high-quality development of Jilin.
Adhere to Developing Modern Agriculture as the Main Direction of Attack
Jilin resolutely shoulders the important responsibility of safeguarding national food security. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Jilin's agricultural production conditions continued to improve and comprehensively leap, 25.56 million mu of high-standard farmland were built, equivalent to the total of the previous 10 years; a total of 119 million mu-times of protective tillage were implemented to fully enhance the fertility of black soil; and the comprehensive mechanization rate of cultivation, planting, and harvesting reached 95%.
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, Jilin will adhere to developing modern agriculture as the main direction of attack, and coordinate the development of scientific and technological agriculture, green agriculture, quality agriculture, and brand agriculture to promote new breakthroughs in the construction of a strong agricultural province," said Liu Wei (刘伟), Deputy Governor of Jilin Province.
Act as a "ballast stone" for stable grain production and supply. Further promote the integrated efficiency of "expanding good farmland, breeding good seeds, using good machines, applying good methods, and developing smart agriculture," achieve the "100 billion jin" production capacity goal as soon as possible, and fill the "Chinese rice bowl" with more "Jilin good grain."
Brighten the "golden card" of rural characteristic industries. Make full use of the articles of "grain head and food tail," "livestock head and meat tail," and "agricultural head and industrial tail," vigorously develop facility agriculture, ecological fishery, forest economy, and agricultural product processing industry, and cultivate and strengthen advantageous characteristic industries such as Changbai Mountain (长白山) ginseng, Jilin rice (吉林大米), fresh corn, high-quality beef cattle, and edible fungi.
Inflate the "money bag" for farmers to increase income and become rich. Improve the mechanism for new agricultural business entities to link and drive farmers, continuously strengthen the rural collective economy, expand channels for farmers to increase employment and income, and strive to achieve "three higher than" - the growth rate of farmers' income is higher than the province's economic growth rate, higher than the province's urban residents' income growth rate, and higher than the national farmers' income growth rate.
Rejuvenate the "new look" of harmonious and beautiful villages. Promote the upgrading of infrastructure such as water, electricity, roads, and networks, continuously improve the rural living environment, improve the level of public services such as education, medical care, and elderly care, so that rural roads are better, the scenery is more beautiful, and life is happier.
Strengthen Inclusive, Guaranteed, and Basic Livelihood Security
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Jilin will focus on "significant improvement in the quality of people's lives" as the goal, and continuously enhance the people's sense of gain and happiness.
Focusing on steadily increasing residents' income, carry out a project to stabilize jobs, expand capacity, and improve quality. Implement an income increase plan for urban and rural residents, and effectively increase the remuneration of workers, especially front-line workers. Improve the working mechanism of "the industry in charge must promote employment, the jurisdiction in charge must promote employment, and the production and operation in charge must promote employment," strengthen the "five industries" linkage of employment, entrepreneurship, industry, industry, and enterprises, and achieve 1 million new urban jobs and 12 million rural labor transfers during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
Focusing on all-round and full-cycle protection of people's health, implement a project to strengthen the foundation and improve the quality of medical and health care. Taking the completion and commissioning of four national regional medical centers, such as Beijing Anzhen Hospital Jilin Hospital (北京安贞医院吉林医院), as the traction, promote the expansion of high-quality medical resources. Improve the effectiveness of close-knit medical consortia, deepen the reform of medical insurance global budget payment, and provide targeted assistance from tertiary hospitals to effectively enhance the capacity of primary medical and health institutions.
Focusing on running education that people are satisfied with, implement an expansion and quality improvement project. Establish a mechanism for the overall allocation of basic education resources adapted to population changes, cultivate new high-quality schools, and promote the high-quality and balanced development of compulsory education. Adhere to the educational philosophy of health first, and effectively reduce students' academic burden. Optimize ice and snow holiday arrangements, encourage students to participate in sports and outdoor activities, and cultivate students' strong physique.
Focusing on "the elderly and the young," implement a quality improvement project for childcare and elderly care services. Improve the policy system and incentive mechanism for fertility support, and achieve full coverage of municipal (state) level comprehensive childcare service centers. Purify the cyberspace, and strengthen the joint prevention and control of children's myopia, overweight, and obesity. Promote the construction of embedded, multi-functional home-based community elderly care service outlets and high-quality inclusive elderly care institutions. Establish a provincial-level special fund for high-quality development of elderly care services and the silver-haired economy, and launch a number of livable and travelable, host-guest shared tourism and health destinations.
Focusing on providing more accurate, more efficient, and warmer security for people in need, implement a project to increase the effectiveness and improve the quality of basic livelihood security. Establish a dynamic adjustment mechanism for assistance standards for people in need, and improve the comprehensive assistance model of "material + service." Optimize the dynamic monitoring platform for low-income populations, and gradually achieve "**一门受理、综合救助、免申即享**" (yī mén shòu lǐ, zōng hé jiù zhù, miǎn shēn jí xiǎng - "one-stop acceptance, comprehensive assistance, and enjoyment without application," a system where people can access multiple services through a single point of contact without needing to apply).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 齐志明
The flowing China has strong momentum, with the total cross-regional personnel flow exceeding 1.5 billion; the consumer market is full of vitality, with total retail sales revenue increasing by 12.4% year-on-year...
The just-concluded "May Day" holiday saw the Chinese consumer market surging with innovation and upgrading vitality. The resonance between supply and demand reflects China's firm stance towards new and better economic development.
On May 3rd, the Xiaomi offline experience store on Chunxi Road (春熙路) in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川) was crowded with people. Lin Ziwen (林梓雯), a tourist from Chongqing (重庆), took a fancy to a robot vacuum cleaner: "This product can free up your hands and is more technological than traditional gifts. My friends will definitely like it."
Tong Lizhi (童立志), the relevant person in charge of Xiaomi Technology, introduced that during the "May Day" holiday, thanks to the "trade-in subsidy + scene-based experience + cross-city gift service," Xiaomi's store sales increased by nearly 200% compared with the same period last year.
The public's recognition of intelligent products has significantly increased. Taobao Tmall data shows that from May 1st to 6th, sales of XR (extended reality) devices, represented by artificial intelligence glasses, increased by 400% year-on-year, and artificial intelligence robots increased by 100% year-on-year; sales of sports camera products increased by 400% year-on-year, and portable mobile power supplies increased by 70% overall.
The supply of intelligent and green products continues to improve in quality and expand in scale, effectively stimulating consumer enthusiasm. Data from the Ministry of Commerce shows that as of May 4th, more than 2.13 million vehicles have been traded in for new ones in 2026, driving new car sales of more than 342.3 billion yuan.
Smart home appliances, high-end digital products, new energy vehicles, green home furnishings... From key cities to county towns, high-end and high-quality products are becoming increasingly popular. Manufacturing technology breakthroughs, consumer goods quality upgrades, and supply and demand achieve a higher level of virtuous cycle.
"Running to the county" continues to be popular, becoming a bright spot in the cultural tourism market. Pingtan (平潭) in Fujian (福建) has become a "natural photography studio" with the spectacle of "blue tears" and the coastal style, and Anji (安吉) in Zhejiang (浙江) has launched experience projects such as tea picking and bamboo shoot digging relying on its green mountains and clear waters... This new way of playing that is "not crowded and not expensive" allows tourists to reap the joy of the holiday and injects new momentum into the development of the county economy.
"Traveling with the competition" has become a new fashion for holiday travel, and the spillover effect of sports consumption continues to emerge. During the "May Day" holiday, sports events represented by the Chinese Super League and the Scottish Super League drove a wave of interest-driven travel consumption. The competition drives not only accommodation, but also local catering and surrounding scenic spot consumption. Meituan data shows that during the "May Day" holiday, the "Scottish Super League" competition drove Huaiyang cuisine orders to increase by 40% year-on-year, the search volume for "Nanjing duck blood vermicelli" increased by 30% year-on-year, and the search volume for "Zhenjiang Three Wonders" increased by 203% year-on-year; the popularity of scenic spots such as Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (中山陵), Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (明孝陵), Slender West Lake (瘦西湖), and Humble Administrator's Garden (拙政园) also increased.
County tours, sports tours, and other strong "out of the circle" accurately meet the diverse needs of the public for personalized and high-quality experiences. This is not only the release of vitality in the consumer market, but also the new breakthroughs and superior upgrades in service formats.
During the "May Day" holiday, many places integrated local culture with modern trends, and created new consumption scenarios integrating business, tourism, culture, sports, and health through cross-border integration and format reconstruction, turning consumers from "hurried passers-by" into "deep experienceers."
In Yangliuqing Ancient Town (杨柳青古镇) in Tianjin (天津), the Grand Canal light and shadow show and immersive performances allow tourists to "enter the scene and enter the play"; in Weihai (威海), Shandong (山东), beach camping and mudflat clamming interweave a pleasant "slow life"; Tonglu (桐庐) service area in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) has been transformed into a "garden shopping mall." Douyin Life Service data shows that during the holiday, Douyin group purchase sales of night markets, late-night buffets, and barbecues increased by 59%, 57%, and 46% year-on-year.
From product iteration to service upgrades to scene innovation, the new consumption landscape of the "May Day" holiday is a vivid manifestation of China's super-large-scale market advantages. With the in-depth implementation of various policies such as expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption, consumption potential will be further released, and the flowing China will surely burst out with stronger development vitality, and write a new chapter in China's economic development towards new and better.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on May 7th (Reporter Zheng Haiou (郑海鸥)) The "May Day" holiday saw a generally stable and orderly national culture and tourism market. According to calculations by the Data Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部), during the "May Day" holiday, there were 325 million domestic tourist trips nationwide, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year; total domestic tourism spending was 185.492 billion yuan, an increase of 2.9% year-on-year.
The supply of products is abundant, and business formats are blooming in a 百花齐放 (bǎi huā qí fàng - "let a hundred flowers bloom," a metaphor for a flourishing cultural scene with diverse expressions). Tourist attractions, resorts, leisure blocks, and cultural and museum venues have large visitor flows, with high popularity for attractions such as the Palace Museum in Beijing (北京故宫), the Confucius Temple in Nanjing (南京夫子庙), Jiangsu (江苏), and the West Lake in Hangzhou (杭州西湖), Zhejiang (浙江). Cultural centers and public libraries across the country carried out 49,400 mass cultural activities, benefiting approximately 88 million people.
Experiential scenarios are diverse, and the consumption structure is upgrading. Traditional cultural projects are transformed into immersive experiences, with intangible cultural heritage skills and folk festivals attracting tourists. Technology empowers cultural and tourism experiences, and automobile factories, trendy cultural creations, and artificial intelligence special exhibitions have become new hotspots. Concerts, music festivals, and sports events drive cultural and tourism consumption. There were 32,000 commercial performances (excluding performances in entertainment venues) held nationwide, with box office revenue of 2.476 billion yuan.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 周 欢
"Let's go, let's see a play!" During the "May Day" holiday, Zhu Jun (朱君), a citizen of Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), and her friend Lin Jingwen (林静雯) agreed to go to Huichang County (会昌县), Jiangxi (江西). The high-speed train traveled through the mountains, and although the two were going there because of its reputation, they couldn't help but wonder: "Is there really 'something going on' in this small county town in the mountains?"
Arrived! Standing by the water, facing the green mountains, in the Huichang Drama Town (会昌戏剧小镇), the sounds of music and lines permeated the blue bricks and gray tiles, and theater posters adorned the streets and alleys.
Seated in the town's garden theater, the drama "Mirror Flower Water Moon" began, with the sound of water, the flow of light and shadow, and the interplay of illusion and reality.
"Being so close that you can see the sweat on the actors' foreheads and hear the sound of their skirts rubbing against the ground, the immersion is full." Walking out of the theater, Zhu Jun (朱君) said with lingering interest, "It's really a good show!"
How did a small town in the deep mountains get "into the play"?
The Drama Town (戏剧小镇) was originally an old street in the county town, which was transformed into a historical and cultural block at the end of 2021. At the beginning of the planning, Huichang (会昌) had a clear direction: not to engage in "**千街一面**" (qiān jiē yī miàn - "a thousand streets, one face," lacking individuality), not to engage in "**大呼隆式**" (dà hū lōng shì - "a big rush," a chaotic and inefficient way of doing things) investment promotion, but to adapt to local conditions, boldly explore, introduce professional teams, and build the block into a characteristic town with drama as its theme.
Old ancestral halls become theaters, street houses become rehearsal halls... Dressed in "costumes," the old block has been transformed.
Different from watching a play in a theater, in line with the new scene of cultural tourism consumption, a good play is more condensed.
"We adapt and re-create, condensing the big plays that often take several hours to about an hour, allowing tourists to experience the highlights and quickly feel the charm of drama," said Lai Yuanzhu (赖远柱), head of operations at Huichang Drama Town (会昌戏剧小镇).
Walking through the town, there are plays everywhere - at Laijia Old House Square (赖家老屋广场), dramas and dance dramas are staged in turn; on the street, every 100 meters or so, there is a small play being performed, lasting more than 10 minutes, and tourists move to change "plays." "It's like being in a big theater!" said Lin Jingwen (林静雯).
"Tourists have very high demands for high-quality, continuous products. We not only bring in excellent 'stages,' but also let good plays 'grow' from the mountains," said Lai Yuanzhu (赖远柱).
The Drama Town (戏剧小镇) launched the "guest-to-host" artist-in-residence program, building platforms such as master workshops and screenwriter homes to attract Chinese and foreign drama artists to take root in Huichang (会昌) to create and rehearse plays, continuously creating a strong drama atmosphere, and making the "drama + cultural tourism" brand louder and more lasting. Today, some internationally renowned drama teams are premiering their new plays here.
There are also new plays in the deep mountain town!
At 4 pm, Zhu Jun (朱君) walked into a travel photography shop, changed into different drama-themed costumes, and took photos of "characters in the play" under the ancient trees, by the city walls, and in the courtyards of the town. Lin Jingwen (林静雯) came to an immersive experience space, transformed into a "detective," looking for clues, matching passwords, and solving puzzles, fully enjoying the fun of acting...
Breaking through the boundaries of drama, innovating diversified cultural tourism formats with "drama +".
New scenes and new formats release new vitality. Since its opening in January 2024, Huichang Drama Town (会昌戏剧小镇) has received more than 12 million tourists, driving revenue of more than 100 million yuan. During this year's "May Day" holiday, the town received 161,000 tourists, an increase of 26.08% year-on-year.
At night, in the streets and alleys of the town, tourists shuttle between theaters, watching plays, listening to plays, and immersing themselves in the play.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 刚 欧阳洁 洪秋婷
On the morning of May 6th, at the Rainbow Supermarket Baogou Store (天虹超市宝购店) in Bao'an District (宝安区), Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), boxes of bright red small apples were neatly arranged in front of the new South African imported fruit section, and many customers were sampling them.
The batch of South African apples that went on sale that day was the first imported goods after China fully implemented zero tariffs on 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with it.
"Juicy, fragrant, very sweet and crisp." Zhang Qian (张乾), who works nearby, tasted a piece, "A box of 850 grams sells for 17.9 yuan."
Lai Zhe (赖喆), who lives nearby and was picking out apples, said: "I didn't expect zero-tariff African apples to be on the shelves so quickly. I've noticed that there are significantly more imported fruits in the past two years."
"The first batch of 24 tons of South African apples completed customs clearance at Shenzhen Bay Port (深圳湾口岸) at zero o'clock on May 1st," said Lin Feifei (林菲菲), Business Director of the International Business Department of Shenzhen Yuanxing Fruit Co., Ltd. (深圳市源兴果品股份有限公司), a fruit importer. "These apples were directly sourced from South Africa by us, and it is currently the peak harvesting season in the Southern Hemisphere. South Africa has abundant sunshine and a large temperature difference between day and night, so the sugar content of the apples is stable and the sweetness and sourness are moderate."
She calculated that in the past, importing South African apples required paying a 10% tariff, but now a container can save about 20,000 yuan. "The overall cost has a downward space of about 17%, which will eventually be returned to consumers." She revealed that the company has planned to increase the frequency of arrivals and expects to achieve continuous weekly arrivals in two or three weeks.
In the supermarket's fresh fruit section, Lei Rong (雷荣), manager of Rainbow Supermarket Baogou Store (天虹超市宝购店), said: "This batch of apples is of good quality, and with the zero-tariff policy, it is relatively cost-effective. It has been very popular since it was put on the shelves. Currently, there is sufficient inventory, and we will increase the supply in the later stage to facilitate more citizens to purchase."
Zhang Tianyu (张天宇), Commodity Development Manager of the Fresh Food Department of Rainbow Digital Supermarket Business Division (天虹数科超市事业部), introduced that the cost reduction brought about by zero tariffs will benefit consumers. From the "May Day" holiday data, consumers have a relatively large demand for imported fruits. Rainbow (天虹) plans to expand the procurement categories of zero-tariff South African agricultural products, including citrus, avocados, etc.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李祉瑶
In May, the Horqin (科尔沁) land is caressed by warm winds, and on both banks of the Xiliao River (西辽河), it is time for another year of cultivation.
"Agricultural time waits for no one. We have a lot of sandy land here, and the soil moisture changes quickly. Early sowing leads to weak seedlings, and late sowing misses the optimal growing season. Even a slight difference can affect yield." In the Horqin District (科尔沁区) of Tongliao City (通辽市), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Lin Rong (林荣), the director of the Bofeng Agricultural Machinery and Animal Husbandry Professional Cooperative (博丰农机农牧业专业合作社), checked the agricultural schedule while bending down to demonstrate, "Dig down 5 centimeters from the surface. If the soil temperature is above 10 degrees Celsius, and the weather and soil moisture are suitable, it's time to sow."
Accurate timing, standardized operations, and collective planting – a group of "leaders" who understand technology and management are bringing a new approach to planting in the fields.
Lin Rong (林荣) recalled that a few years ago, when he talked about "management," he often encountered farmers who didn't understand. "It's too much trouble. We've been farming all our lives and have a lot of experience. We plant based on our feelings, and the harvest isn't bad." Whenever this happened, Lin Rong (林荣) would use yield to make his point: "Planting according to the agricultural schedule results in a seedling emergence rate that is 10% higher than planting based on experience. Over a year, the yield can be significantly higher."
Faced with the data, many farmers decided to give it a try. In the past two years, Lin Rong (林荣) has further refined the land preparation, sowing, and seedling management stages to specific time periods for easy operation. The cooperative provides full托管 (tuōguǎn - "trusteeship," comprehensive management) of the land and offers guidance. Seeing the tangible increase in production and income, farmers gradually realized the importance of scientific management.
In recent years, Tongliao (通辽) has established a socialized service alliance, integrating agricultural enterprises, cooperatives, and research institutions to standardize services and build a platform for resource sharing and demonstration. Many "leaders" like Lin Rong (林荣) from village collectives and cooperatives have emerged. Diversified cooperation models such as "village collective + cooperative + farmer" and "enterprise + village collective + farmer" have laid the foundation for scientific management in spring plowing.
"This year, we have transferred 6,000 mu of land. We agreed with the farmers to calculate the guaranteed land transfer fee based on the actual transaction price corresponding to a yield of 1,000 kilograms per mu. The farmers will pay us a service fee of 650 yuan per mu after the autumn harvest," said Lin Rong (林荣). "We believe that scientific management of these 6,000 mu of land will ensure a good harvest this year. Many farmers who have transferred their land also work at the cooperative, earning an extra income."
Scientific management increases production and income. To cultivate more "leaders" who understand management, Tongliao (通辽) has developed its own approach: first, "send them out" to observe agricultural bases in other places, broaden their horizons, and change their thinking; then, "invite them in," bringing agricultural experts and enterprise technical directors to the fields to guide cultivation; and finally, "**树标杆**" (shù biāo gān - "set up a benchmark," to establish a model for others to follow), prioritizing the cultivation of large-scale growers with standardized management, a strong willingness to demonstrate, and a prominent radiating effect, and regularly organizing technical observation meetings, experience exchange meetings, and other activities.
Li Jing (李静), a large-scale corn technology demonstration field grower, likes to call herself a technical "second passer." In recent days, she has been traveling to various villages and groups. "During the training, I learned a lot of agricultural techniques and management knowledge. Now I can also explain technical points to farmers, becoming a bridge between the cooperative and small farmers, and achieving unified management of seed supply, mechanized sowing, and technical services."
"If we plant on our own, we don't have the technology or equipment, and the yield won't increase. Now, following the big growers and working together, someone teaches and someone manages, which is worry-free and labor-saving!" said many scattered farmers. In recent years, under the leadership of Li Jing (李静), more and more farmers have gone from not knowing how to plant scientifically to mastering high-yield technologies, and from scattered planting to developing together, making agricultural production more organized.
Tongliao (通辽) is one of the most important commodity grain bases in the country, but it used to be constrained by the abundance of sandy land, the shortage of water resources, and the extensive planting management, and grain production encountered bottlenecks. Through various scientific management measures such as agricultural technology promotion, socialized services, and land consolidation, in 2025, Tongliao City (通辽市) achieved a scale of over 2 million mu of "ton-grain fields" for the first time, increasing the yield per mu by more than 400 jin compared to the traditional management model, and improving water and fertilizer utilization by 30%.
(Yin Wenjuan (阴文娟) participated in the writing)
Return to TopAccording to a report from this newspaper in Beijing on May 7th (Reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)), from April 29th to May 6th, the national railway system cumulatively transported 159 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 5.2%. Among these, May 1st saw 24.844 million passengers transported, setting a new historical high for single-day passenger volume. The national railway system cumulatively transported 93.5 million tons of cargo, a year-on-year increase of 4.5%. On May 2nd, 202,400 freight cars were loaded, setting a new historical high for single-day freight car loading on the national railway system.
From April 29th to May 6th, an average of 13,525 passenger trains were operated daily, a year-on-year increase of 5.7%. Among these, 14,576 trains were scheduled to operate on May 5th, setting a new historical high for single-day transportation capacity deployment. 81 uniquely themed tourist trains were arranged, and customized "fan trains" and "concert-goer trains" were operated. The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway (广深港高铁) saw a year-on-year increase of 6.3% in cross-border passenger transport, and the China-Laos Railway (中老铁路) saw a year-on-year increase of 20.9% in cross-border passenger transport.
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In Kintang Village (金塘村), Nuwakot District (努瓦科特县), Nepal, terraced tea gardens are lush and green, and the fresh fragrance of tea lingers in the mountains. In a modern tea industry support workshop in the village, fresh leaves sent by the villagers are transformed into mellow alpine tea through processes such as rolling, fermentation, and drying. "Thanks to the 'Vital Village' project, tea planting and processing have significantly increased our annual income, laying the foundation for further development in the village," said Salman Tamang (萨尔曼·塔芒), head of the Kintang Village Organic Tea Production Cooperative (金塘村有机茶生产合作社), with a smile.
In recent years, the Chinese Embassy in Nepal has actively leveraged the platform of the China-South Asian Countries Poverty Reduction and Development Cooperation Center to focus on the most pressing needs of the Nepalese people, promoting the implementation of several "small and beautiful" livelihood projects in Nepal, such as "Vital Village," "Bright Future," and "Nectar Plan," focusing on areas such as agricultural production, school education, and drinking water safety, and assisting local livelihood improvement in multiple dimensions. The projects adhere to the principle of equal emphasis on localization and capacity building, allowing the friendship between China and Nepal to take root and grow at the grassroots level.
"Vital Village" Activates the Fragrance of Tea in Mountain Villages
Nuwakot (努瓦科特) has rugged terrain and towering mountains and is known as the "City of Nine Hills." Since the 1970s, villagers in Kintang Village (金塘村) have been trying to grow tea trees. Limited by tea-making techniques and traditional business methods, the local tea production and quality have long been unsatisfactory. "In the past, tea farmers could only sell fresh leaves as raw materials, which were cheap and suffered significant losses," Tamang (塔芒) told reporters. To make a living, many young people had to leave their homes and go to cities or work abroad, and the loss of labor exacerbated the village's poverty.
In May 2025, the "Vital Village" tea project was officially delivered in Kintang Village (金塘村). The project imparted scientific tea planting techniques, and tea farmers learned organic planting and segmented management. In terms of industrial operation, 165 tea farmers in the village formed the Kintang Village Organic Tea Production Cooperative (金塘村有机茶生产合作社), developing into a specialized micro-enterprise, forming a complete industrial chain support from planting to processing, from training to sales. "The project combines China's tea planting and processing experience with Nuwakot's (努瓦科特) ecological advantages to promote the upgrading of the local tea industry and improve people's lives," said Zou Zhiqiang (邹志强), the project's executive director and director of the China Foundation for Rural Development (中国乡村发展基金会) Nepal Office.
The increase in tea production and quality has led to a significant and sustained increase in tea farmers' household income. "The living conditions of the villagers have improved. Small businesses and service industries in the surrounding areas have also developed," Tamang (塔芒) said. The project has created jobs in tea processing, quality control, and local marketing, providing opportunities for everyone to stay and develop in their hometown, enhancing community cohesion, and effectively slowing down population outflow.
Currently, the "Vital Village" project has covered nearly 30,000 people in 10 villages in Nepal. "The project is based on cooperatives, based on the local natural ecology, and connects market-oriented planting, harvesting, processing, and sales, which has had a direct and positive impact on the community," said He Jun (何君), a policy officer at the Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, during an inspection of the project. These practices are expected to become replicable and scalable experiences.
The villagers of Kintang Village (金塘村) are looking to a more distant future. The cooperative plans to work hard on professional packaging design, e-commerce platform construction, and "tea tourism" integration development. "We used to be unknown raw material suppliers, but now we want to create distinctive branded products. The fragrance of tea can float out of the mountains and into the world," Tamang (塔芒) said with confidence.
"Bright Future" Helps Realize Educational Dreams
In the classroom of Shree Saraswati Secondary School (斯里·萨拉斯瓦蒂中学) in Janakpur (贾纳克普尔市), Madhesh Province (马德西省), Nepal, the children are wearing neat uniforms, sitting at their desks, and focusing on the smart whiteboards on the wall.
"Now, the school's teaching conditions have greatly improved," said Principal Sunil Malik (苏尼尔·马利克). In June last year, the first batch of aid materials from the "Bright Future" project arrived at the middle school. The teaching building was newly equipped with 144 sets of desks and chairs, brand-new blackboards, smart whiteboards, and other teaching facilities, and more than 600 students received new school uniforms. The school, students, and parents all felt very warm.
Madhesh Province (马德西省) is located in southern Nepal, with a hot and humid climate, frequent extreme weather, lagging development, and weak educational infrastructure. Most schools are still using desks and chairs from the 1990s. For many children, owning a flat desk, a clear blackboard, and a neat school uniform was once an unattainable dream. The "Bright Future" project is committed to providing local educational equipment, materials, etc., and has completed assistance to 14 schools, "lighting up" the path to learning for more than 8,000 young people.
Dineshwar Yadav (迪内什瓦尔·亚达夫) was the former principal of Shree Jageshwar Gahale Secondary School (斯里·杰格什瓦尔·加哈莱中学) and was responsible for connecting the "Bright Future" project to land in the school during his tenure. "The project prioritizes schools and communities with poor infrastructure and long-term difficulties," he told reporters. The entire process fully solicited the opinions of local representatives, the school management committee, and community elders to ensure openness, transparency, and broad recognition.
"Now the student attendance rate is steadily increasing, the children are proud of the campus environment, and parents are more willing to send their children to school," Yadav (亚达夫) said. For many students from low-income families, the support of these materials means a significant improvement in learning conditions. "In order to promote the sustainability of the project, the community and the school have solemnly promised to properly keep every material aided by the Chinese government, which is our common responsibility."
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Ishwar Pokhrel (伊索·博克瑞尔) said that the "Bright Future" project will help local teenagers achieve academic success, which not only meets the Madhesh Province (马德西省) people's deep desire for a better life but also symbolizes the unbreakable friendship between Nepal and China. It is expected that the development cooperation between Nepal and China will maintain a good momentum and expand from education and medical care to more fields, benefiting more Nepalese people.
"Nectar Plan" Protects Drinking Water Health
In Madhesh Province (马德西省), the issue of clean drinking water is equally pressing.
After in-depth research, the Chinese Embassy in Nepal has focused on improving local water quality and sanitation conditions and improving the safety and quality of people's water use, promoting the implementation of the "Nectar Plan," installing water purification equipment for local schools and communities, and has now helped nearly 7,000 residents in 3 communities drink clean drinking water.
Shree Yagyabalkya Secondary School (斯里·亚吉亚巴尔卡亚中学) has more than 2,500 students and a long history of running the school. It is one of the first beneficiaries of the "Nectar Plan." "In the past, students were always worried about water quality and deliberately reduced their water intake during school. Now, they can drink clean and safe water at any time," Principal Sanjay Kumar Jha (桑杰·库马尔·杰哈) told reporters. Since the implementation of the project, the students' health has improved significantly, the incidence of waterborne diseases has decreased significantly, and the attendance rate in the hot months has also increased. Students' parents and teachers are more assured of their children's health and safety.
"The smooth implementation of the project reflects the principle of consultation, joint construction, and sharing," Jha (杰哈) said. The local government of Madhesh Province (马德西省) assumed the responsibility of supervising the project planning, facility installation, and monitoring stages, and maintained efficient communication and close cooperation with the Chinese Embassy in Nepal and the school. Local community members also actively assisted in solving practical problems such as logistics and transportation and consciously participated in the daily maintenance of the facilities. In addition, the local government promised regular maintenance, and the school established a supervision mechanism, which will ensure that the project results will benefit teachers, students, and community members for a long time. Jha (杰哈) said: "We believe that through the continuous cooperation of all parties in Nepal and China, these projects will have a profound and lasting impact."
Starting from the most urgent and difficult problems of the Nepalese people, solving problems and improving livelihoods. In addition to the "Vital Village," "Bright Future," and "Nectar Plan," the "Happy Community" project promoted by the Chinese Embassy in Nepal has served many residents in 3 cities, and the "Sunshine Delivery Room" project has supported 8 regional hospitals to upgrade delivery room conditions.
"Nepal is China's traditional friendly neighbor, and going deep into the grassroots and benefiting people's livelihoods is an important feature of China-Nepal friendly cooperation," said Zhang Maoming (张茂明), the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal. The embassy supports local governments and communities in Nepal to implement a series of livelihood projects, improve the quality of life of local people, and consolidate the social and public opinion foundation of China-Nepal friendship. In the future, the embassy will continue to do a good job in existing projects, implement more livelihood projects, help the Nepalese people enhance their sense of gain and happiness, and add impetus to the in-depth development of the strategic partnership of China and Nepal facing development and prosperity for generations to come.
(Reported by this newspaper from Kathmandu)
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Taking history as a mirror, Japanese militarism once carried out the reality of destroying civilization in the name of "civilization and enlightenment" and also fabricated the so-called "crisis of survival" to excuse its crimes of aggression.
Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) has successively offered sacrifices and "Tamagushi fee" (玉串料) (ritual offering fee) to the Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社), and a group of Japanese Diet members collectively visited the Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社). In this special year of the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trial, the Japanese right wing, represented by Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗), openly overturned historical crimes and summoned souls for war criminals, which is a serious provocation to international justice and a brutal trampling on human conscience.
Blatantly publishing absurd remarks about Taiwan, sending Self-Defense Force ships into the Taiwan Strait to deliberately provoke, revising the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment," and insisting on promoting the revision of Article 9 of the Constitution... Since Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) came to power, all kinds of perverse actions have exposed her delusion and ambition to subvert the foundation of the post-war international order and realize the strategic goal of making Japan a political and military power through constitutional revision and military expansion. Japan's "new militarism" has shown its fangs and is becoming a threat, once again threatening regional peace and stability.
The erroneous view of history that Japanese right-wing politicians such as Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) are obsessed with is rooted in the militaristic ideological system that Japan has gradually built since modern times and ultimately pushed Japan into the abyss of destruction. As early as when the achievements of the Meiji Restoration (明治维新) first appeared, Yukichi Fukuzawa (福泽谕吉), an imperialist expansionist who revered the Emperor system, proposed that Japan should be the "leader of Eastern civilization" and that Japan should "protect" "Oriental Asia" and order China and Korea to imitate Japan and enter the so-called "civilization" claimed by the latter, "coercing its progress with force." This not only opened Japan's so-called "civilization trial" of Asian neighbors, but also wove a grand excuse for its launching of aggressive wars.
After the Sino-Japanese War (甲午战争) and the Russo-Japanese War, Japan regarded itself as the "spokesperson" of Western civilization in Asia, internally binding the Japanese people to the militaristic chariot, externally annexing Korea, and continuously expanding its aggression against China, extensively penetrating and interfering in the modernization process of Asian countries in the political, economic, and ideological fields. During this period, Japan established a colonial expansion path under the banner of so-called "civilization and enlightenment" and a discourse power system under the guise of so-called "civilization trial," which eventually evolved into heinous crimes under the mask of the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere" (大东亚共荣圈), bringing unprecedented catastrophe to human civilization.
Today, the Japanese right wing's promotion of historical revisionism and constitutional revision and military expansion still uses this extremely wrong and extremely dangerous cognitive logic and narrative system. When former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (安倍晋三) was in power, he launched and comprehensively strengthened the so-called "values diplomacy," developing a set of "free and open Indo-Pacific" narratives, which gradually became a strategic tool for Japan to get rid of the post-war system and seek to become a political and military power. Under this false narrative, Japan considers itself a "democratic top student" and devalues other countries with values arrogance. This is the same as Japan's so-called "civilization trial" perspective on neighboring countries since modern times, which has a strong deceptive and dangerous nature. Promoting geopolitical and military strategies under the guise of ideology, the real intention of the Japanese right wing is to achieve expansion, which is tantamount to the revival and variation of militaristic ideas in the 21st century. Since the establishment of the Takaichi (高市) regime, provocative actions have continued, which is a dangerous upgrade of the Abe (安倍) line, seeking to become a political and military power with values as the guise and confrontation with neighboring countries as the path. The dangerous logic is clearly visible.
The actions of Japanese right-wing politicians openly worshiping war criminals and promoting constitutional revision and military expansion are mutually reinforcing, completely exposing their obsession and fantasy with the so-called "leader of Eastern civilization." Taking history as a mirror, Japanese militarism once carried out the reality of destroying civilization in the name of "civilization and enlightenment" and also fabricated the so-called "crisis of survival" to excuse its crimes of aggression.
Historical memory cannot be erased, and public justice cannot be challenged. Faced with the Japanese right wing's wanton distortion of history and beautification of aggression, and faced with the evil fangs constantly bared by "new militarism," all peace-loving countries and people should maintain high vigilance and resolutely oppose it.
(The author is the Dean of the School of Language and Culture, Nanjing University of Technology (南京工业大学))
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 7th (Reporter Cao Jiayue (曹嘉玥)) Politburo Member of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (王毅) met in Beijing on the 7th with a delegation of U.S. Congressional Senators led by Senator Daines (戴安斯), who were visiting China.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that you are the first bipartisan delegation of U.S. Congressional Senators to visit China since President Trump took office. He hoped that through this visit, they would feel the new atmosphere of China's development. China is willing to work with the United States to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, so that China-U.S. relations can truly stabilize and improve. China will not follow the old path of a strong country inevitably seeking hegemony. It is hoped that the United States will view China objectively and work together to do more major, practical, and good things that are beneficial to both countries and the world.
The U.S. representatives shared their impressions of their visit to China and their views on the development of U.S.-China relations. The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郭梓云
The "China-Europe Dialogue on Global Governance and Mutual Learning between Civilizations," jointly hosted by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies and the Schiller Institute of Germany, was recently held in Berlin (柏林), Germany. Representatives from Chinese and European government departments, think tanks, universities, media, and business circles engaged in in-depth exchanges on the theme of "Consensus in a Changing World: China-Europe Global Governance and Mutual Learning between Civilizations."
Helga Zepp-LaRouche (黑尔佳·策普·拉鲁什), founder and chairman of the Schiller Institute of Germany, believes that the four global initiatives proposed by China, especially the Global Governance Initiative, provide specific solutions for global governance reform. "If Europe does not want to miss out on future-oriented technologies and corresponding shares in the global market, it should cooperate with China in areas such as artificial intelligence, 6G, quantum computing, nuclear fusion, biotechnology, and humanoid robots, because China has developmental advantages in these areas," said LaRouche (拉鲁什).
Michael Müller (米夏埃尔·穆勒), former Mayor of Berlin (柏林), Germany, said that Germany and China have established more than 100 pairs of friendly provinces/states (cities), which has played an important role in promoting the development of bilateral relations. In the future, the two countries need more dialogue opportunities and platforms to further strengthen mutual learning and exchange cooperation in the fields of education, management, rule of law, and technology, and continuously deepen the all-round strategic partnership between the two countries.
"Both Germany and China are important participants in global affairs, and enhancing mutual understanding is not only beneficial to both sides, but will also contribute to world peace and stability," said Professor Björn Alpermann (培高德), a German sinologist and professor at the University of Bonn (波恩大学). Europe needs to abandon prejudice and stereotypes against China, maintain openness and curiosity, and promote mutual understanding and common development through equal exchanges.
At the dialogue, the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies and the Schiller Institute of Germany jointly released the "China-Europe Economic and Trade Cooperation Report." The report shows that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union more than 50 years ago, the economic and trade cooperation between the two sides has been mutually beneficial, with the annual trade volume increasing by more than 300 times, and the two-way investment stock increasing from almost zero to more than 280 billion US dollars. The report believes that the bilateral trade volume between China and Europe exceeds 1/4 of global trade, and the cooperation between the two sides has a positive spillover effect, which strongly promotes world economic growth. The good cooperation between the two sides has effectively maintained the multilateral trading system and provided resilient support for the stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain.
Michael Bosch (米夏埃尔·博世), Chairman of the Berlin-Brandenburg Automotive Industry (德国柏林勃兰登堡汽车行业), said that the automotive industry is a field of long-term close cooperation between Germany and China, and Europe and China. The good cooperative relationship between the two sides can serve as a stable anchor point to jointly explore solutions to global challenges, and can also promote the industry to establish new standards and rules and stimulate more innovation potential.
Shi Shiwei (史世伟), Director of the China-Germany Trade Research Center of the Academy of Regional and Country Studies of the University of International Business and Economics (中国对外经济贸易大学区域与国别研究院中德贸易研究中心), introduced the main contents of the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划纲要). He said that the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五规划纲要) clarifies the key development areas and provides opportunities for German companies to invest and develop in China. The key development industries of China and Germany are highly compatible, and there is great potential for cooperation between the two sides.
Gao Anming (高岸明), Editor-in-Chief of China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration (中国外文局), said that China and Europe have always maintained close communication and exchanges, and have achieved positive and pragmatic results, injecting valuable stability and positive energy into the world intertwined with changes and chaos. Facing the complex and volatile international situation, China and Europe should deepen consensus amidst changes and jointly improve global governance; share opportunities amidst development and jointly expand the space for China-Europe cooperation; and deepen mutual learning amidst exchanges and jointly consolidate the foundation for civilization cooperation.
Yang Zhengzheng (杨琤琤), Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Germany (中国驻德国大使馆), said that as major countries with global influence, China and Germany shoulder important responsibilities for world peace and development. The two countries should be reliable partners who support each other, innovative partners who are open and mutually beneficial, and cultural partners who know and are close to each other, jointly promote the China-Germany all-round strategic partnership to a new level, lead the China-Europe relationship to achieve new development, and contribute important forces to world peace and prosperity.
(Reported from Berlin (柏林) by this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 7th. Liu Guozhong (刘国中), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov (阿里波夫) in Beijing (北京) on the 7th and co-chaired the eighth meeting of the China-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee.
Liu Guozhong (刘国中) stated that last year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) had two successful meetings, injecting strong momentum into the development of the China-Uzbekistan all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era. Since the seventh meeting of the committee, both sides have earnestly implemented the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, worked together, and moved in the same direction, promoting a series of new developments in cooperation in various fields and further consolidating the foundation of China-Uzbekistan friendly cooperation.
Liu Guozhong (刘国中) emphasized that China is willing to work with Uzbekistan in accordance with the grand blueprint drawn by the two heads of state, give full play to the guiding and coordinating role of the committee, firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests, deepen high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation, strengthen exchanges in economy and trade, energy, transportation, agriculture, science and technology, culture, security, poverty reduction and other fields, promote mutually beneficial cooperation to continue to develop in depth, and continuously enrich the connotation of the China-Uzbekistan community of common destiny, so as to better benefit the people of both countries.
Aripov (阿里波夫) said that Uzbekistan has always regarded China as a long-term and reliable strategic partner, and is willing to maintain close high-level exchanges with China, deepen political mutual trust, expand pragmatic cooperation in various fields, and promote Uzbekistan-China relations to a new level. Uzbekistan reiterated its adherence to the one-China principle and is willing to jointly implement the four global initiatives and promote the building of a community of human destiny.
After the meeting, Liu Guozhong (刘国中) and Aripov (阿里波夫) signed the minutes of the meeting and witnessed the signing of cooperation documents on seed industry, forestry, and poverty reduction.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 7th (Xinhua) – On May 7th, Minister Liu Haixing (刘海星) of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China met with Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud Ali (卡利勒) of Bangladesh in Beijing (北京). The two sides exchanged views on jointly implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, strengthening inter-party exchanges, and promoting the development of the China-Bangladesh comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
Return to TopThe Kenya Kaisahan 01 Geothermal Power Station, invested, constructed, and operated by China's Kaisahan Group, was recently officially put into operation. This geothermal power station is the first integrated investment, construction, and operation geothermal power station built by a Chinese enterprise in Africa. The operation of the power station will help increase the proportion of green new energy in the local power grid, which is of great significance for optimizing Kenya's energy structure and promoting Kenya's sustainable, green, and low-carbon economic development.
The picture shows operation and maintenance personnel listening to and inspecting the bearings of the evaporative air cooler.
Photo by Huang Weixin (黄炜鑫), reporter of this newspaper.
Return to TopBeijing, May 7th (Reporter Cui Qi) Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian (林剑) stated at a regular press conference on May 7th, while answering questions on the Taiwan issue and China-U.S. relations, that the Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests and the foundation of the political foundation of China-U.S. relations.
"Adhering to the One China Principle and the three China-U.S. Joint Communiqués, and adhering to the commitments made by previous U.S. administrations on the Taiwan issue, are the international obligations that the U.S. should fulfill, and are also the necessary prerequisites for the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations," said Lin Jian (林剑). China's determination to safeguard national unity and territorial integrity is 坚定不移 (jiān dìng bù yí - "firm and unshakeable," unwavering; resolute). "Taiwan independence" separatism is incompatible with peace across the Taiwan Strait. To maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, it is necessary to oppose "Taiwan independence" with a clear-cut stand.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 寇江泽
Recently, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央办公厅) and the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) issued the "Assessment Measures for the Construction Achievements of a Beautiful China" (《美丽中国建设成效考核办法》, hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment Measures"). Why were the Assessment Measures issued? What are the main contents of the assessment? How will the assessment be conducted? Relevant officials from the Office of the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) provided an interpretation.
The Assessment Measures are a powerful tool for comprehensively promoting the construction of a Beautiful China.
Whether ecological and environmental protection can be effectively implemented depends on leading cadres and fundamentally on institutional guarantees. In April 2020, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中办) and the General Office of the State Council (国办) issued the "Assessment Measures for the Effectiveness of Pollution Prevention and Control in Provinces (Autonomous Regions, and Municipalities Directly Under the Central Government)" (《省（自治区、直辖市）污染防治攻坚战成效考核措施》). Under the leadership and organization of the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组), effectiveness assessments of pollution prevention and control have been conducted for seven consecutive years. The assessment work has evolved 由无到有、由好到优 (yóu wú dào yǒu, yóu hǎo dào yōu - "from nothing to something, from good to excellent," gradually improving from scratch), becoming a powerful tool for consolidating the "Party and government share the same responsibility, and each position has dual responsibilities" (党政同责、一岗双责) for ecological and environmental protection and promoting the continuous improvement of ecological and environmental quality.
The relevant official introduced that the "Opinions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on Comprehensively Promoting the Construction of a Beautiful China" (《中共中央国务院关于全面推进美丽中国建设的意见》) clearly proposed formulating assessment measures for the construction achievements of a Beautiful China, and transitioning the effectiveness assessment of pollution prevention and control to the effectiveness assessment of the construction of a Beautiful China at an appropriate time. The assessment work is led and organized by the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组).
"The Assessment Measures are another important Party regulation in the field of ecological environment in China. The promulgation of the Assessment Measures is an inherent requirement for deeply practicing Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought, an institutional tool for promoting the establishment and practice of a correct view of political achievements, a powerful tool for comprehensively promoting the construction of a Beautiful China, and an important measure for improving the ecological environment governance system," said the relevant official.
Who do the Assessment Measures assess? What are the main contents of the assessment?
The relevant official introduced that the Assessment Measures apply to the assessment of the construction achievements of a Beautiful China by the Party committees and governments of all provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government). All provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government) should implement the requirements for streamlining and optimizing grassroots assessments and, in accordance with the assessment plan approved and filed by the region, combine with the actual situation to assess the relevant content of the construction achievements of a Beautiful China by the Party committees and governments at the next level.
The Assessment Measures focus on the key areas and key tasks of the construction of a Beautiful China, and accurately set up five aspects of assessment content:
Implementation of responsibilities for the construction of a Beautiful China. Assess the implementation of Party and government sharing the same responsibility and each position having dual responsibilities by the Party committees and governments of provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government), studying, deploying, supervising, and implementing the construction of a Beautiful China and ecological and environmental protection work, consolidating ecological and environmental protection responsibilities, and promoting the rectification of central ecological and environmental protection inspections.
Completion of the main annual goals for the construction of a Beautiful China. Assess the completion of annual goals for atmospheric environment, water and marine ecological environment, soil ecological environment, solid waste pollution prevention and control, and ecological quality.
Completion of key annual tasks for the construction of a Beautiful China. Assess the completion of key annual tasks for the green and low-carbon transformation of development methods, pollution control, continuous improvement of ecological system diversity and stability, and ecological environment safety.
Performance of fund utilization. Assess the performance of the use of central and local ecological and environmental protection financial funds.
Public satisfaction. Assess public satisfaction with the construction of a Beautiful China and the improvement of ecological environment quality in the region.
The Assessment Measures maintain a strict tone and strengthen the application of assessment results.
The Assessment Measures clarify that under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee (党中央), the assessment work is led and organized by the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组), and carried out by the Office of the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) and the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) in conjunction with relevant departments.
"The assessment work continues the effective experience and practices of the effectiveness assessment of pollution prevention and control, further standardizes and improves the assessment procedures, and mainly adopts four steps: self-assessment and summary, verification and confirmation, comprehensive evaluation, and result feedback," said the relevant official.
First, all provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government) summarize the progress and achievements of the construction of a Beautiful China, conduct self-assessments against the assessment indicators, and form a self-assessment summary report.
Second, the Office of the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) and relevant departments verify, confirm, summarize, and organize the self-assessment summary reports of all provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government).
Third, the Office of the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) and the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) conduct a comprehensive evaluation against the assessment indicators, propose suggestions on the division of assessment grades and the handling of assessment results, and report them to the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组) for research and discussion.
Fourth, after the assessment results are reviewed and approved by the Party Central Committee (党中央) and the State Council (国务院), they are notified to all provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government) in the name of the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中央办公厅) and the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅). The Office of the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室) and the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) provide feedback to all provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government) on the problems found in the assessment and promote the rectification of the problems.
The Assessment Measures clearly state that the assessment results serve as an important reference for the comprehensive assessment and evaluation, rewards and punishments, and appointment and removal of the leading bodies and relevant leading cadres of the Party committees and governments of provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government), and as a reference basis for the allocation of ecological and environmental protection-related financial funds.
"The Assessment Measures maintain a strict tone and strengthen the application of assessment results," said the relevant official. If the assessment result of a province (autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government) is "unqualified," it should promptly propose rectification measures and rectify them in a timely manner. If the rectification is not in place within the time limit, the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) will, in conjunction with the Office of the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work (中央生态环境保护督察工作领导小组办公室), interview the main leaders of the Party committee and government of the province (autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government) depending on the circumstances. If responsibility needs to be investigated, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission (中央纪委国家监委) and the Organization Department of the Central Committee (中央组织部) will investigate responsibility in accordance with regulations and laws.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姜 洁
"Please come to Minqin (民勤) to plant a tree" – this phrase became popular this spring.
"I'm from Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), and I'm 22 years old this year." "I'm from Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), and I'm 19 years old this year." "I'm from Ningbo (宁波), Zhejiang (浙江), and I'm 29 years old this year." ... Tens of thousands of young volunteers from all over the country set off, paying their own expenses and asking for nothing in return, actively gathering in the yellow sand desert of Minqin County (民勤县), Gansu (甘肃), all for a common goal – green advance and sand retreat.
As of May 5th, the online registration for the "Please come to Minqin (民勤) to plant a tree" 2026 volunteer activity has exceeded 50,000 people, attracting a cumulative 46,000 participants. The official reservation channel, the "Minqin (民勤) Tree Planting" mini-program, shows that at its peak, over 4,000 volunteers came to Minqin (民勤) to plant trees in a single day. Although the "Minqin (民勤) Tree Planting" mini-program issued a notice as early as April 14th that the spring tree planting activity would end on April 25th, many volunteers still came to the Zhonglin (种林) Public Welfare Development Center base located in Xinglong Village (兴隆村), Shucheng Town (收成镇), Minqin County (民勤县), and the Sifangdun (四方墩) Ecological Forest Base located in Changning Town (昌宁镇). During this year's "May Day" holiday, an average of over 400 volunteers came here to plant trees every day.
Since the "Please come to Minqin (民勤) to plant a tree" volunteer activity was launched in February 2025, it has completed 15,000 mu of public welfare afforestation, with a survival rate of over 80%. "Please come to Minqin (民勤) to plant a tree," a seemingly inconspicuous call, why has it attracted tens of thousands of young people to flock here? With this question in mind, the reporter recently went to Minqin (民勤) for an on-site visit.
From Launching the Activity to a Ten-Year Agreement
Minqin (民勤) is located in the northwest of Gansu Province (甘肃省), tightly surrounded by the Badain Jaran Desert (巴丹吉林沙漠) and the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) on its east, west, and north sides. In the late 1990s, the area of desertification here once reached an astonishing 94.5%. This is a key node in China's northern sand prevention belt. Once the two major deserts merge, the desertification speed of the Hexi Corridor (河西走廊) and even the entire north will greatly accelerate.
Open the social platform on your mobile phone, as long as you enter the words "Please come" in the search box, the popular topic #Please come to Minqin (民勤) to plant a tree# will immediately appear. Scrolling down the screen will reveal a large number of short videos of young volunteers rushing to Minqin (民勤) to plant trees. Many of these short videos have tens of thousands of clicks and likes.
Among these self-media publishers, Ma Junhe (马俊河), born in the 1980s, and Zhong Lin (仲麟), born in the 1990s, have special identities: they are both locals of Minqin (民勤). After graduating from university, they could have found stable jobs in big cities, but they resolutely chose to return to their hometown and devote themselves to the public welfare cause of planting trees and controlling desertification, successively building the Sifangdun (四方墩) Ecological Forest Base and the Zhonglin (种林) Public Welfare Development Center base.
As early as 2006, Ma Junhe (马俊河) and his friends jointly initiated the establishment of the Save Minqin (民勤) Volunteer Association. In 2007, they first organized volunteers to plant trees and control desertification in Minqin (民勤) through the internet. He recalled that when he called on volunteers to plant trees in the first year, only more than 20 people came. With the increase in media coverage and the continuous expansion of the influence of self-media, more and more volunteers learned about Minqin (民勤) through social platforms and actively joined the team of planting trees and controlling desertification.
"Many of the young people born in the 1990s and 2000s are only children. Their living conditions and family environments are more superior, and their sense of social responsibility and action are also very strong. They are more confident and outgoing. They are also more skilled in the use of self-media. Basically, everyone has an account on social platforms. After they come to Minqin (民勤) to plant trees, they are also particularly willing to share and record on social platforms. This information spreads out and attracts more netizens to come to Minqin (民勤), which has played a very good social mobilization role," Ma Junhe (马俊河) analyzed.
Zhong Lin (仲麟), born in 1998, was recently awarded the 2026 New Era Youth Pioneer. After returning to his hometown to start a business in 2020, he has been posting videos of himself planting trees in the desert on social platforms. In early 2024, a documentary-style online variety show contacted him. The 10 guests in the show came to Minqin (民勤) and planted 180,000 Haloxylon ammodendron trees with Zhong Lin (仲麟) and his team. After the show aired, more and more people learned about the situation in Minqin (民勤), and many young people became fans of the show's guests and Zhong Lin (仲麟), expressing their support with practical actions of actively rushing to Minqin (民勤) to plant trees. In February 2025, the Minqin County (民勤县) Committee of the Communist Youth League, together with the Minqin County (民勤县) Zhonglin (种林) Public Welfare Development Center, officially launched the "Please come to Minqin (民勤) to plant a tree" public welfare tree planting recruitment order. As the head of the Zhonglin (种林) Public Welfare Development Center, Zhong Lin (仲麟) is an important promoter of this activity.
"Planting trees in the desert is something that the people of Minqin (民勤) have been doing for generations. Now, through the initiative of 'Please come to Minqin (民勤) to plant a tree,' more and more young people from all over the country are joining in, and many parents are bringing their children here to plant trees. This is the meaning of what I do," Zhong Lin (仲麟) told reporters. "There is a mother from Hong Kong (香港) who brings her child to plant trees, and this is the third year. The little boy is very lively, and we all call him 'Little Brother.' The mother made a ten-year agreement with us, promising to bring Little Brother here to plant trees for ten consecutive years. Ten years later, the trees will have grown up, and Little Brother will have grown up too. He can also bring his friends here to plant trees, and even bring his children here to plant trees in the future. At that time, he will see that the trees he planted earlier have become an oasis." Hope flickered in Zhong Lin's (仲麟) eyes.
"The Sincerity of Youth Can Really Cross Mountains and Seas"
"The world has people from Minqin (民勤), and Minqin (民勤) also has people from all over the world." – This is a sentence written by Chen Shanshan (陈珊珊), a volunteer from Hanzhong (汉中), Shaanxi (陕西), in her WeChat Moments on April 1st this year.
Chen Shanshan (陈珊珊), who is currently in her fourth year of university, is in the stage of writing her graduation thesis. After coming to the Zhonglin (种林) Public Welfare Development Center base on March 9th this year, she plants trees during the day and writes her thesis at night. She told reporters that she originally only planned to stay for a month, but she couldn't bear to leave after coming, and plans to stay until the end of the spring planting in early May.
"Here, I have met friends from all over the country and of different ages. The walls of the base's public welfare cabin are covered with boarding passes left by volunteers from all over the country and even overseas. The youngest volunteer I met was a sister born in 2009, who is still in high school and took two days off on the weekend to come here; the oldest was a 72-year-old grandpa, who actually drove here to plant trees. Many people had never held a shovel before coming here, but they all worked very hard after coming," Chen Shanshan (陈珊珊) said. "Everyone came here with the common purpose of planting trees, and they are all doing public welfare, so although they were very unfamiliar at first, they quickly became good friends."
Although she didn't know anything when she first came, after a period of serious study and unremitting efforts, Chen Shanshan (陈珊珊) has now become a mature "tree planter." At most, she has to lead a team of more than 100 people a day, responsible for teaching everyone how to plant seedlings and checking whether they are planted correctly.
The climate in the desert is harsh. Chen Shanshan (陈珊珊) told reporters that she experienced extreme weather such as snow and sandstorms in the first few days she came. Although everyone wears hats, sunglasses, windproof masks, and knee-high shoe covers, as soon as the wind blows, the sand is ubiquitous and quickly gets into hats, mouths, and shoes.
Planting trees in the desert is much more difficult than planting trees in other places. First, you have to dig a 50-centimeter-deep pit. Many times, the sand just flows back to the side when you dig it, and it takes several partners to work together to successfully dig each pit. Then you have to water, backfill, and compact the sand. Every step cannot be sloppy.
Xiao Zhang (小张), 31, and Xiao Wu (小武), 23, are from Henan (河南) and Hunan (湖南) respectively. They were assigned to a group and became good friends in a few days of cooperation. "Planting trees here is much more difficult than in our hometown. However, if we don't come here to plant trees, and Minqin (民勤) really disappears from the map, the next place to become a desert may be our hometown. Planting trees for Minqin (民勤) is also planting trees for ourselves," Xiao Zhang (小张) and Xiao Wu (小武) said.
Planting a Haloxylon ammodendron tree can fix about 10 square meters of desertified soil; planting a Haloxylon ammodendron forest can stop the pace of desert encroachment. Mr. Yang (杨先生) from Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), is planting trees in Minqin (民勤) for the tenth year this year: "Every time I come, I will also take a look at the trees I planted in previous years. Seeing that some of the trees I planted with my own hands have grown taller than me, and seeing that the original desert has become an oasis, I am determined to continue to come next year."
On the afternoon of April 29th, Ms. Zheng (郑女士), 31, from Quzhou (衢州), Zhejiang (浙江), and her family of four had just arrived at the Sifangdun (四方墩) Ecological Forest Base. They immediately put on hats, masks, sunglasses, and shoe covers, and went with other volunteers to make seedling cups. Ms. Zheng (郑女士) said that her daughter was on spring break, so she also came to plant trees. "What impressed me most was a volunteer's short essay that I saw on a social platform. The first sentence was: The camel at the base is called 'Bahuang (八荒),' because we come from 'Sihai (四海).' When you get here, you will understand that the sincerity of youth can really cross mountains and seas."
The "Two-Way Rush" Between Volunteers and the People of Minqin (民勤)
In May 2025, after more than 70 years of continuous struggle, a 380-kilometer-long ring-shaped shelterbelt with a total area of 2.15 million mu and a width of 1-20 kilometers was fully enclosed. The latest data shows that in the past 5 years, Minqin County (民勤县) has completed 340,000 mu of engineering sand fixation, 489,300 mu of artificial afforestation, and 850,100 mu of sand closure afforestation and degraded forest and grassland restoration. The area of desertified and sandy land has decreased by 126,900 mu and 33,700 mu respectively compared with the results of the sixth national desertification and sandification survey launched in 2019, and the area of extremely severe desertification has decreased by 5,418,200 mu and 1,496,500 mu respectively, achieving a new breakthrough of "double reduction" in area reduction and degree reduction.
"This is the crystallization of the wisdom and sweat of the people of Minqin (民勤), and it is also the result of the selfless dedication of volunteers," said Jiang Liling (姜莉玲), deputy director of the Minqin County (民勤县) Forestry and Grassland Bureau.
In the interview, the reporter found a very interesting phenomenon. Many volunteers came for the second, third, or even brought their families and friends to plant trees. The natural conditions in Minqin (民勤) are not good. There was a hailstorm on May 2nd, and the weather was cold, windy, and sandy. Why are so many people not afraid of the harsh environment and come here to plant trees without hesitation?
Wang Luyan (王露妍), an undergraduate student at the School of Journalism and Communication of the Communication University of China, is planting trees in Minqin (民勤) for the second time this year. She said: "I came here with my senior sister last year. I stayed here for 4 days and felt it was very meaningful, so I came again this year during the 'May Day' holiday. I think that young people now have a stronger sense of social responsibility. After learning about the plight of Minqin (民勤), everyone is willing to do their best to contribute, even if it is hard to come here, but as long as they feel that this thing is meaningful, they will do it without hesitation."
Ms. Ye (叶女士) from Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), is planting trees in Minqin (民勤) for the third year this year: "I fell in love with Minqin (民勤) the first time I came. The people here are very kind and simple, and the staff at the base treat us like family. As long as conditions permit, I will definitely come here to plant trees again."
In the past 3 years, a total of more than 90,000 volunteers have come to Minqin (民勤) to participate in tree planting. This is a lot of pressure for this small county with a permanent population of 170,000 and only more than 2,000 beds in hotels. In response, all departments in Minqin County (民勤县) are doing their best to provide service guarantees: the county organized 100 volunteers to provide guidance and services at high-speed rail stations, bus stations, and scenic spots; the public security department set up police offices at the tree planting bases, and police officers are on duty 24 hours a day; cadres from the emergency and fire departments are stationed at the bases to investigate potential safety hazards related to electricity, fire, and heating; the transportation department has dedicated personnel to coordinate vehicle dispatch; the market supervision department inspects hotel prices and food safety in the urban area one by one; the forestry and grassland department sends technicians to provide on-site guidance; the commerce department coordinates with reception hotels to ensure accommodation at preferential prices...
At the Zhonglin (种林) Public Welfare Development Center base, there are regular bonfires and fireworks displays in the evening. When the raging bonfire is lit, volunteers and the people of Minqin (民勤) hold hands and form a circle, singing and dancing, without distinction. This "two-way rush" between volunteers and the people of Minqin (民勤) has added a vivid and warm touch to the history of desert control in Minqin (民勤) – the songs sung in the firelight have turned the vision of "turning the desert into an oasis" into reality, and made the invitation to "Please come to Minqin (民勤) to plant a tree" a "green agreement" that will never end.
Reporter's Notes
Plant a Tree, Plant Hope
Minqin (民勤), a small county that seems inconspicuous on the map, has frequently appeared on the internet's hot search list because of the enthusiastic rush of tens of thousands of young volunteers.
When the reporter walked into the desert with its rolling sand and approached this group of young people who are willing to "endure hardship" here, and heard them say such inspiring words as "Each generation has its own Long March," "The responsibility of today does not lie with others, but entirely with our youth," and "Don't limit your life, you have unlimited possibilities," and saw their tanned skin, the rough hands that had become rough after working, and the light of hope shining in their eyes, all questions were answered – youth and love cannot be disappointed. As long as you recognize that something is right, no matter how difficult or hard it is, you must do your best to do it.
For these young volunteers, planting trees is not only an environmental action, but also an emotional sustenance. In this land of Minqin (民勤), every tree symbolizes hope and vitality. Planting a tree means injecting a new vitality into this land, and also finding a sense of belonging for one's soul. When young people regard planting trees as "planting hope," the seeds of ecological civilization begin to take root and sprout, and going to the desert to plant trees is no longer a chore, but a public welfare fashion that is proud of.
As the interview was about to end, the reporter also planted a cluster of Haloxylon ammodendron seedlings in the desert of Minqin (民勤). They seem to be just a few dry branches, leaning alone in the sand dunes, but looking at the rows of seedlings planted by those volunteers around me, I firmly believe that in the near future, this place will definitely be transformed into an oasis!
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 7th (Reporter Li Linwei (李林蔚)) To thoroughly implement the decision-making arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council on the employment-first strategy and improving the unified and standardized human resources market system, the Office of the Leading Group for Employment Promotion and Labor Protection of the State Council recently issued a notice, deploying a special action to clean up and rectify the order of the human resources market nationwide from April to July 2026.
This special action will focus on implementing relevant laws and regulations in the fields of employment promotion and labor security, focusing on correcting all kinds of prominent illegal acts that infringe on workers' fair employment rights and disrupt the order of the employment market, strictly regulating the order of online recruitment, strengthening the management of the online recruitment service license system, and standardizing the release of online recruitment information; focusing on rectifying "recruitment-to-training (loan)" fraud, focusing on cracking down on the chaos of inducing job seekers to participate in paid training in the name of recruitment; focusing on rectifying false recruitment, and cleaning up false recruitment information such as "internal recommendations from central state-owned enterprises" and "guaranteed admission and direct signing"; standardizing labor dispatch employment, focusing on investigating and dealing with problems such as unauthorized operation of labor dispatch without a license and "false outsourcing and true dispatch"; and correcting all kinds of employment discrimination behaviors in accordance with the law.
The notice requires that all regions and relevant departments should raise their awareness, resolutely shoulder their political responsibilities, strengthen organizational leadership, carefully plan and deploy, strengthen departmental coordination, and effectively implement the various tasks of the special action. It is necessary to comprehensively investigate the risks in the recruitment market in this region and field, proactively publicize channels for reporting complaints, solicit problem clues from the public, strictly implement the first-inquiry responsibility system, handle complaints immediately, and resolutely and strictly deal with illegal and irregular behaviors that are verified, and effectively safeguard the fair employment rights of workers.
Return to TopOn May 7th, the Ulanhot to Arxan expansion and renovation project of the Baia Railway (Baicheng, Jilin to Arxan, Inner Mongolia) officially started construction with the commencement of the full-line closure construction operation. This project is a key project in the national "15th Five-Year Plan" for railway development. After the construction and renovation, it will fill the gap in the eastern Inner Mongolia region for electrified high-speed railways.
Wu Haitao (吴海涛) photo (Xinhua News Agency)
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 7th (May 7, 2026) The Military Court, in accordance with the law, pronounced judgment on May 7, 2026, in the case of Wei Fenghe (魏凤和), former member of the Central Military Commission, former State Councilor and Minister of National Defense, for accepting bribes. Wei Fenghe (魏凤和) was found guilty of accepting bribes and sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, deprived of political rights for life, and all personal property was confiscated. After the expiration of the two-year reprieve, his death sentence will be commuted to life imprisonment in accordance with the law, and he will be imprisoned for life without commutation or parole.
On May 7, 2026, the Military Court, in accordance with the law, pronounced judgment in the case of Li Shangfu (李尚福), former member of the Central Military Commission, former State Councilor and Minister of National Defense, for accepting bribes and offering bribes. Li Shangfu (李尚福) was found guilty of accepting bribes and offering bribes, and was punished for multiple crimes. It was decided to execute a death sentence with a two-year reprieve, deprive him of political rights for life, and confiscate all personal property. After the expiration of the two-year reprieve, his death sentence will be commuted to life imprisonment in accordance with the law, and he will be imprisoned for life without commutation or parole.
This newspaper reported from Beijing on May 7th (Reporter Gu Yekai (谷业凯)) On the 7th, the White Paper on the State of Intellectual Property Protection in China 2025 was released. The white paper shows that by the end of 2025, the number of valid invention patents in China reached 6.318 million, an increase of 11.1% year-on-year; the number of valid registered trademarks reached 53.032 million, an increase of 6.5% year-on-year; the total annual copyright registration was 10.677 million; and a cumulative total of 5,066 geographical indication products were identified.
The white paper shows that in 2025, China's intellectual property governance capabilities and level continued to improve. The social satisfaction score for protection reached 82.81 points, setting a new record. Judicial protection has been comprehensively strengthened. National courts accepted 473,000 new first-instance civil cases involving intellectual property rights. Procuratorial organs accepted and reviewed 6,220 cases of intellectual property crime for arrest, and public security organs filed and investigated 26,000 related criminal cases.
Return to TopBy: 焦 翔
An "enabling major country," with the ambition to benefit the world, taking pragmatic and feasible measures, and shouldering the responsibility of self-establishment and benefiting others, is increasingly becoming an anchor of morality, a source of confidence, and a light of hope.
China takes the lead in emphasizing trustworthiness, valuing friendship, promoting justice, and establishing morality, continuously injecting peaceful power and positive energy into the turbulent world, and is increasingly regarded by various countries as a "stabilizer in a turbulent world."
Recently, China has once again ushered in a "visit-China wave." Leaders of many countries have visited China intensively, and have extended their visits to the vast Chinese land by coincidence.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (越共中央) and State President To Lam (苏林) went to Xiong'an (雄安), to see how China is building a future city, and took a high-speed train to Guangxi (广西) for a visit; Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi (查波) watched excavator performances such as threading needles and stacking wine glasses in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南), sensing the development pulse of Chinese intelligent manufacturing; Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (桑切斯) visited the Xiaomi (小米) Science and Technology Park, experiencing Xiaomi cars on the spot...
To understand China, the key is to understand Chinese-style modernization. From understanding the implementation of national strategies, to visiting the hotbeds of technological innovation, and then to feeling the thriving life, behind the world's "looking east" is the myriad of phenomena and powerful appeal of Chinese-style modernization.
This appeal is reflected in the economy as a mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation force.
China's development is the world's opportunity. Coincidentally, the recent "visit-China wave" coincided with two international economic and trade events. On the banks of the Pearl River (珠江), the 139th Canton Fair (广交会) had more than 32,000 exhibitors, including more than 11,000 high-quality enterprises with titles such as specialized, refined, and new enterprises and single champion enterprises. On the shores of the South China Sea (南海), the 6th China International Consumer Products Expo (消博会) brought together more than 3,400 brands from more than 60 countries and regions. Through the Canton Fair and the Consumer Products Expo, people see an open China that is "not deterred by mountains and seas," and a responsible China that "shares opportunities and achieves win-win results in open development."
More importantly, China's opening-up policy has continuity and stability, and "walking with China means walking with opportunities" is a predictable certainty. The China International Import Expo (进博会), the China International Fair for Trade in Services (服贸会), and the China Digital Economy Expo (数贸会) are held every year, the negative list for foreign investment access continues to be shortened, and the inbound consumption environment is constantly optimized. Facts have proved that China has the confidence to achieve high-quality development, and also has the ambition to share development opportunities with the world through high-level opening-up. As the British Financial Times (英国《金融时报》) said: "China is becoming the most stable long-term partner."
This appeal is reflected in the modernization process as an enabling force for self-establishment and benefiting others.
Some scholars have pointed out that, unlike some Western countries that often "remove the ladder," China is happy to "pass the ladder" while achieving its own development, helping other countries to "climb up" as well. Taking green development as an example, China is a leader and an enabler. In Spain, Chery (奇瑞) cooperated with a local veteran car company to restart idle factories and create thousands of jobs, becoming a benchmark project for Spain's re-industrialization; in Germany, CATL (宁德时代) built a battery factory in Arnstadt (阿恩施塔特), Thuringia (图林根州), promoting this traditional automobile industrial base to regain its vitality and become a battery production and research and development highland in Germany and even the entire Europe.
China not only develops itself with Chinese-style modernization, but also empowers the world with its own development. An "enabling major country," with the ambition to benefit the world, taking pragmatic and feasible measures, and shouldering the responsibility of self-establishment and benefiting others, is increasingly becoming an anchor of morality, a source of confidence, and a light of hope.
This appeal is reflected in international politics as a shaping force for global order.
The world today is full of chaos, and the peace deficit, development deficit, security deficit, and governance deficit are constantly increasing. Facing the turbulent Middle East situation, China has put forward four proposals on maintaining and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East; facing individual countries engaging in tariff barriers and decoupling and breaking chains, China firmly safeguards a fair and open international economic and trade order; when multilateralism is facing severe shocks, China has put forward global governance initiatives... China takes the lead in emphasizing trustworthiness, valuing friendship, promoting justice, and establishing morality, continuously injecting peaceful power and positive energy into the turbulent world, and is increasingly regarded by various countries as a "stabilizer in a turbulent world."
Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that follows the path of peaceful development. The "visit-China wave" reflects the international community's high recognition of China's consistent adherence to true multilateralism and its continuous provision of stability and certainty to the world.
During his visit to China, Sánchez (桑切斯) specifically mentioned a map in a speech - the world map brought by Matteo Ricci (利玛窦) when he came to China, which was centered on Europe, while Asia was placed on the edge, with a clear bias in perspective. He called for, 400 years later, not to look at the world with a "distorted map." Chinese-style modernization continues to release its appeal, which will promote countries around the world to enhance understanding, eliminate prejudice, work together on the road to modernization, and stride forward towards building a community with a shared future for mankind.
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I am an ordinary yet somewhat special delivery rider. I have a level-two speech disability and a level-three limb disability. My hands and feet are not very flexible, and I always pause when I speak. Even a job that everyone sees as having "no barriers" is not easy for me. Others can take forty or fifty orders a day, but I can only manage a dozen or so with all my effort. Climbing stairs is the norm, and each time I have to hold onto the wall and lift my legs to climb, soon becoming drenched in sweat... However, I am very content to have food and clothing and to support myself. What determines the height of a person's life is never the body, but life itself.
When I was young, I lost the ability to run due to illness. Ordinary children wear out shoes as they grow, but I wore out pants – always crawling on the ground, wearing holes in the knees. Restricted by this, I left school early and could only do some farm work every day. But isn't living with my mother a kind of happiness? Later, as I grew older, I found that I couldn't recognize many characters or read street names, and I suddenly panicked. Would my life just be put on pause like this?
The only one who can bring new changes to life is oneself. Learning is the best way to grow that I can think of. As someone approaching 20 years old, I started learning from pinyin (拼音), studying one character at a time. Once I could use a dictionary, I read annotated versions of the *Analects of Confucius* (*Lunyu* 论语) and *Standards for Being a Good Student and Child* (*Dizi Gui* 弟子规), and watched programs like "Lecture Room" (*Baijia Jiangtan* 百家讲坛) in front of the TV. Just like walking, I learn very slowly. Knowledge that ordinary people can master in a few lessons takes me a very long time to learn.
No matter how slow, I don't get discouraged. Learning itself is joyful. Reading, listening to lectures, and learning about culture all gradually shape my outlook on life, letting me know where China (中华) comes from, understanding how to love my family and country, and further solidifying a dream: to live a valuable life! The more characters I recognize, the bigger the world becomes; the thicker the books I read, the brighter my heart becomes.
I walk slowly and react slowly, but I have never stopped on the road to pursuing my dreams. In 2012, encouraged by a friend, I left my hometown and went to Mianyang (绵阳), Sichuan (四川), to work as a salesperson. Could a disabled person with little education and an introverted personality survive in society? At the team meeting, I held back for more than 10 minutes, unable to even say my name. Lacking experience in interacting with others, I started by taking the initiative to speak, clumsily learning how to deal with people. Gradually, I was able to run clients independently and made all kinds of friends. Looking back now, these were not that difficult. Of all the difficulties, taking the first step is the hardest. That step is like pressing the "start button" on life again.
Stepping out of my small world and integrating into the larger society, I felt the kindness of this world even more. Over the years, I have met so many good people. Some have subsidized my living expenses, and some have invited me to their homes for meals during the New Year and holidays. They take care of me like family. Labor union organizations and community cadres also care about me, helping me apply for affordable and spacious public rental housing and live a stable life. The setbacks on the road to growth once made me sensitive and closed off; fortunately, the people around me and my country love me, giving me the strength to keep moving forward. Gradually, the clouds in my heart dissipated, I started to smile, and I became more optimistic about life.
Salesperson, customer service representative, delivery rider – I have tried many jobs over the years. I always hear voices of doubt: "A disabled person is better off being taken care of at home, why bother forcing yourself to go out?" A job is not just about earning a salary, but also about living with dignity. Difficulties do exist. To ride an electric bike well, I practiced for a full six months. Because I am slow, I deliver fewer orders each day and am often late. But the things I gain from work cannot be obtained elsewhere. Many customers give me likes and positive reviews, and some even chase me out of their homes to give me a bottle of water, saying "Keep going." This respect is earned through my own hard work and cannot be bought with any amount of money. We must never underestimate ourselves at any time.
My favorite poet is Liu Yuxi (刘禹锡). "Though the sun is setting on the mulberry and elm, its rosy rays still fill the sky" and "Though sifting sand ten thousand times is hard work, blowing away the wild sand will eventually reveal gold." I love this unyielding spirit. Along the way, I have encountered countless difficulties. Perhaps in the eyes of able-bodied people, I am still not doing very well. But I want to say that as long as that spirit in my heart does not fall, I am walking on a broad road and can create a world of my own.
In the process of building oneself, what plays a decisive role is the spirit. My running is slow, and my speech is unclear, but that does not prevent me from forging a strong and optimistic heart, seeking knowledge and exploration, and being self-reliant and self-improving. In addition to delivering food, I still insist on reading and thinking: *How the Steel Was Tempered*, *Jane Eyre*, *Faust*... If I cannot break the disease's confinement of my body, then I will let my soul fly freely.
Speaking of dreams, "to live a valuable life" is not that profound or complicated. Perhaps it is already being realized in every ordinary day. I am a son, and I must be filial to my mother; I am a delivery rider, and I must deliver goods safely to customers; I am Chinese, and I must love my country and contribute to the best of my ability... Only by fulfilling the responsibilities of each identity today can I be worthy of yesterday and grasp tomorrow.
Be brave to pursue your dreams, what does it matter if your steps are a little slower? Living honestly and kindly, we will surely make our lives incredibly wonderful.
(The author is a delivery rider from Mianyang (绵阳) City, Sichuan Province (四川省). This article was compiled and edited by Li Kaixuan (李凯旋), a reporter from this newspaper.)
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A generation's time may be short, but generations of continuous struggle can keep the earth forever vibrant.
[Keywords] "Please plant a tree in Minqin (民勤)"
[Event] This spring, the public welfare volunteer activity "Please plant a tree in Minqin (民勤)" continued to heat up. In 2025, 41,000 volunteers planted more than 1.52 million sand-fixing plants, covering an area of over 4,000 mu; as of now, the cumulative number of participants this year has exceeded 40,000. More volunteers have taken root locally and devoted themselves to ecological endeavors, becoming "new villagers." In Minqin (民勤), a small city surrounded by the Tengger (腾格里) and Badain Jaran (巴丹吉林) deserts, a wonderful two-way journey of youth and greenery is being staged.
[Commentary]
Transferring by train and car, and finally walking deep into the hinterland of the desert; eating from a large pot, living in a communal dormitory, and only being able to use dry toilets... Despite inconvenient transportation and poor conditions, young people come one after another, even agreeing to "come again next year." Why does planting trees in Minqin (民勤) "attract" young people?
The answer lies hidden in the sandy sea. One college student volunteer exclaimed: "I learned the principle of 'grass squares' in textbooks in high school, but only after experiencing it myself did I realize how difficult desertification control is!" The desert in Minqin (民勤) is an "immersive classroom" that cannot be fast-forwarded or sped up. Every effort to dig a hole with an iron shovel and every sting of wind and sand in the eyes transforms ecological protection from a grand narrative into a tangible and accessible personal practice. Even with countless sighs about the difficulty of desertification control, only by coming here, in each bending, squatting, digging, planting, filling, and watering, can one better understand the upright figures behind the clusters of greenery. Starting with planting a tree, ecological governance is no longer a distant slogan, but the soil underfoot, the seedlings in hand, and the visible and tangible responsibility and commitment.
The answer lies in the crowd. At the desertification control base, all volunteers know "Brother Zhonglin (仲麟哥)." Zhonglin (仲麟) is a young leader who returned to his hometown to control desertification. From the initial planting of 500 seedlings, almost all of which died, to the current thousands of acres of public welfare forests spreading in the sandy sea, he has written a "romantic love letter" in the desert with his youth. What does the hometown look like? In the fields, in the live broadcast rooms, in the intangible cultural heritage workshops, on the village school podiums... More and more post-90s and post-00s are using their knowledge and skills to give back to their homeland, sculpting a new look for the countryside and lighting up the future of the countryside. Love for the land underfoot is a common emotion, drawing people from departure to return, transforming longing into action, and writing a chapter of common growth with the countryside.
The answer also lies in time. Planting trees teaches people long-termism. One volunteer wrote in the guestbook: "The Haloxylon ammodendron I planted will stand tall in the wind and sand, protecting this land for me. I believe that one day, what is in front of me will become a sea of forest." In Alxa League (阿拉善盟), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), the "One Billion Haloxylon ammodendron" project has been going on for 13 years, planting countless sand-fixing plants. On the tidal flats of Zhangzhou (漳州), Fujian (福建), volunteers planted seedlings of Kandelia obovata and other mangroves into the mud, adding new greenery to the coastal ecological barrier. From the northwest desert to the eastern coast, the spirit of "daring to take on missions, not fearing hardships, and persevering for a long time" has taken root and transformed into a "spring undertaking." From one tree to a forest, it requires the precipitation of time and the continuous struggle of generations. This is the law of ecological governance and the logic of career development.
Some say that planting a tree is the simplest way to practice romanticism. It means change, it means new life, and it also means longevity. By planting trees, young people not only sow greenery, but also plant their belief in the future in their hearts. The power of one tree may be small, but millions of trees connected into a sea of forest can lock in wind and sand; a generation's time may be short, but generations of continuous struggle can keep the earth forever vibrant.
Not long ago, the China National Space Administration (国家航天局) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) jointly released the "Commercial Aerospace Standard System (Version 1.0)," following the idea of "full chain, full field, modularization, and reconfigurability," focusing on the overall layout of "rocket, satellite, site, application, and governance," the innovation of the entire industrial chain, the transformation of development models, and the creation of an industrial ecology, planning more than a thousand standard projects to provide strong support for the safe and healthy development of commercial aerospace.
This is precisely:
Flying boats explore the nine heavens,
The blueprint is meticulously outlined.
Embracing ambitious aspirations,
One must also calculate every detail.
Zhi Yanwen
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The recently held 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition saw nearly 4,000 overseas media representatives on site. One person commented, "I visited the Beijing (北京) Auto Show, and it gave me a glimpse into the future of the automotive industry." Topics related to the Beijing (北京) Auto Show have gone viral on overseas social media. Sampling snacks, strolling through streets and alleys, and experiencing intangible cultural heritage, an increasing number of overseas tourists are immersively integrating into the everyday life of China, marveling at the "Chinese sense of security." These vivid scenes and lively stories are becoming windows for observing China's development opportunities and innovative achievements.
A single purchase or a single collaboration may be accidental. However, the popularity of traveling in China, buying in China, and investing in China represents a conscious approach to the Chinese market. This is magnetic attraction, driven by strong internal forces that cannot be easily pulled apart.
Only a great river or sea can nurture big fish. The Chinese market, like a vast sea, provides "fish" with greater space to swim and leap because of its vastness; because of its dynamism, it provides "fish" with sufficient nutrients to swim deeper and farther; because of its openness, it embraces and accommodates more "fish" to grow and thrive together. This is also the reason why China has a profound magnetic attraction: it offers both a stage for achieving one's own success and a blue ocean for win-win cooperation.
Return to TopBy: 姜晓丹
Continue upholding integrity and innovating, deeply cultivate the fertile soil of traditional culture, promote the upgrading of characteristic industries, and create a great article on "humanistic economics."
Currently, Huazhou (化州), Guangdong (广东) is ushering in the harvesting season for Huajuhong (化橘红) (Citrus grandis 'Tomentosa'). During this year's National People's Congress (全国两会), Hua Chunying (华春莹), Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, sincerely praised Guangdong Huajuhong lozenges after tasting them: "I ate two in a row. They are the most comfortable and best throat lozenges I have ever eaten." This praise made Huajuhong popular all over the internet. This is not only a breakthrough for a Lingnan (岭南) specialty, but also a vivid portrayal of the accumulation and development of Guangdong's traditional Chinese medicine culture.
From a fruit tree in the deep mountains of Huazhou to an industrial cluster with an annual output value of over 10 billion yuan; from an ancestral remedy to a cultural symbol heading to the world, the growth of Huajuhong has written a vivid Guangdong answer to how traditional Chinese medicine culture can be inherited and innovated.
First of all, it must be able to stand firm. The core reason why Huajuhong can win widespread praise lies in the word "uphold." As an authentic medicinal material recorded in the "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" ("中华人民共和国药典"), Huajuhong's effects of regulating qi and widening the middle, drying dampness and resolving phlegm have been tested by thousands of years, and this unique effect comes from Huazhou's unique growing environment. For this reason, Huazhou strictly delineates Huajuhong planting protection areas, promotes ecological planting, and preserves the medicinal properties and flavor of the medicinal materials. Looking at the whole province, Guangdong is systematically protecting the germplasm resources of the "Top Ten Guangdong Medicines" ("十大广药"), establishing a standard system for authentic medicinal materials, and ensuring that the thousand-year-old processing techniques have successors.
From the ancient planting methods in the fields to the ingenuity of processing in the workshops, what is being protected is the root of traditional Chinese medicine, the pursuit of excellence in quality, and the people's trust in traditional Chinese medicine culture. Therefore, upholding is not about sticking to old ways and being 墨守成规 (mò shǒu chéng guī - "stick to old ways," to be conservative and resistant to change), but about rooting downwards and consolidating the foundation. Only in this way can the foundation for high-quality development be deeper and more stable, and can we be calm and firm in the face of fierce competition.
It must be able to walk steadily. In the past, Huajuhong was mostly sold as raw materials, with low added value. The desire to change was strong, but where the industry should go and how it should go required overall planning. Opening up conversion channels is a prerequisite. The local government promoted Huajuhong to enter the list of food and medicine homologous substances. Decoction pieces, food, skin care products, health care products... Taking the "two legs" of edible and medicinal use has spawned a 10 billion yuan industry. Standardized production is a guarantee. Guangdong has successively formulated 2 provincial standards and 10 local standards to empower the long-term development of the industry through standard construction.
It is this kind of steady and progressive determination that has allowed Huajuhong to gradually move from raw material output to full-chain value-added, and has also written a vivid footnote for the revitalization of characteristic industries. Scientific planning and standard escort can effectively get rid of "involution" competition and cultivate more growth poles for the regional economy.
We must also dare to "break the circle." Traditional Chinese medicine has never been a classic that is kept on the shelf. Only by integrating into life and serving thousands of families can it焕发时代新生. Huajuhong is promoted to the world at the China International Import Expo (进博会) and the Canton Fair (广交会); traditional Chinese medicine consultations have moved from clinics to night markets; traditional Chinese medicine milk tea and medicinal diets have made "Chinese-style health preservation" popular... At present, traditional Chinese medicine is taking on a more vivid and fashionable posture, walking out of classics, into life, and towards the world, and the simple health wisdom is stirring up cultural confidence.
Traditional culture must be inherited, and characteristic industries must be revitalized. By finding the combination point, the two can empower each other and complement each other. From "selling raw materials" to "selling products" and "selling brands," Huajuhong has formed a complete industrial chain of "planting + processing + cultural tourism," driving the employment and income increase of hundreds of thousands of villagers, and also providing a concrete carrier for the dissemination of traditional Chinese medicine culture, truly realizing that industrial development has sweetness and cultural inheritance has momentum.
In Huazhou in May, the fruits are full of branches and the fragrance of oranges is沁人. Continue to uphold integrity and innovate, deeply cultivate the fertile soil of traditional culture, promote the upgrading of characteristic industries, and create a great article on "humanistic economics," and more good stories like Huajuhong will emerge in the land of China.
(The author is a reporter from the Guangdong branch of this newspaper)
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张天培
The clouds surge in Gaoligong Mountain (高黎贡山), and the Dulong River (独龙江) flows ceaselessly. In Dulongjiang Township (独龙江乡), Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County (贡山独龙族怒族自治县), Yunnan (云南), there is a border defense team that has been rooted here for seventy-four years, guarding the 115-kilometer border line with youth and blood, warming the Dulong people with perseverance and responsibility, and building monuments of police-people unity.
The Dulong ethnic group (独龙族) is one of the ethnic groups with a smaller population in China, and it is also an ethnic group that has experienced the miracle of "leaping a thousand years in one step." From the thrilling days of crossing the river by ropeway to the present when roads reach every village; from the hard years of slash-and-burn cultivation in the past to the historic transformation of the entire ethnic group shaking off poverty—in this process, the police of the Dulongjiang Border Police Station (独龙江边境派出所) of the Nujiang Border Management Detachment (怒江边境管理支队) of the Yunnan Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station (云南出入境边防检查总站) have always stood shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart with the Dulong people, sharing weal and woe, and sharing a common destiny.
From the border哨所 (biān fáng shào suǒ - "border post," a small military outpost) in 1952 to the current border police station, generations of border police have inherited the solemn oath of "rooting in the Dulong River and serving the people wholeheartedly," building an indestructible border barrier in the cliffs and canyons, forging a deep police-people bond thicker than blood in the remote mountain villages, becoming the "peace lamp" that never goes out on the banks of the Dulong River, and the most trusted confidant of the masses.
"The needs of the people are our responsibility!" Now, this group of border guards has made another promise.
Dedicate Youth to the Country and Guard the Border
With the country in mind, advancing wave upon wave, going forward without hesitation. Loyalty is the most distinctive characteristic of the police at the Dulongjiang Border Police Station.
For 74 years, batches of passionate young people have voluntarily rushed to this remote and arduous land, integrating their personal ideals into the mission of the country and using their unwavering dedication to interpret their unwavering loyalty.
Last spring, young police officer Zhang Ruixue (张瑞雪) voluntarily submitted an application to come to the Dulongjiang Border Police Station, becoming one of the few female police officers in the station.
Before leaving, someone advised her: "The Dulong River is high in the mountains and far away, and the conditions are difficult. When the heavy snow seals the mountains, you can't even contact the outside world. Why suffer this?" But she firmly said: "The more difficult the place, the more people need to stick to it. If the predecessors can take root for a lifetime, I can also take over the baton and guard the border of the motherland."
When she first arrived in Dulongjiang, the 749 bends of the winding mountain road often made Zhang Ruixue's stomach churn and vomit non-stop. The continuous rain, humid air, and frequent power and internet outages also made her very uncomfortable. But she never flinched. During the day, she followed her predecessors on patrol, learning the language of the Dulong people and familiarizing herself with the situation in the jurisdiction. At night, she organized her work notes under the lamp.
On the Martyrs' Memorial Day in 2025, she came to the Bapo Martyrs' Cemetery (巴坡烈士陵园), gently wiping the names on the tombstones, and silently said in her heart: "In those days, you trekked across the snow-capped mountains to the Dulong River, wholeheartedly guarding and building this place, and sacrificed your precious lives for it. Now, with the good policies of the Party, the roads are open, the tunnels are open, and the lives of the people are better, but our original intention to guard the border will never change."
The days in Dulongjiang are hard, but the young police officers always feel warm in their hearts. This warmth is the simplicity and kindness of the villagers, the camaraderie of their comrades-in-arms, and the surging pride in their hearts when they see the word "China (中国)" on the boundary marker.
The boundary marker is a symbol of the territory and a testimony of loyalty.
The China-Myanmar North No. 43 boundary marker (中缅北43号界桩) stands at the Denalaka Pass (德那拉卡山口) of Mount Dananglika (担当力卡山) at an altitude of 4,160 meters and is known as the "death boundary marker"—the mountain road here is steep, the forest is dense, and poisonous insects and beasts haunt the area. The patrol road is full of dangers, and comrades-in-arms have sacrificed their young lives to protect it. But for police officer Zhao Song (赵松), this boundary marker is a monument in his heart and a coordinate that must be guarded with his life.
In 2025, Zhao Song volunteered to participate in the No. 43 boundary marker patrol mission. Completing this mission requires trekking 62 kilometers, climbing high-altitude mountains, and taking five days and four nights.
At dawn, Zhao Song and his teammates carried dozens of kilograms of equipment, dry food, and first-aid medicines and plunged into the primeval forest. Under their feet were slippery moss and loose gravel, beside them were bottomless canyons, and above their heads were towering ancient trees. They had to be careful with every step they took. Altitude sickness struck, causing dizziness and weakness in their limbs; sudden rainstorms soaked them to the bone and made them feel cold, but no one complained and no one flinched. Everyone supported and encouraged each other, pulling ropes to cross cliffs, stepping on rocks to wade through streams, and opening up a path forward in the dense forest.
When they finally saw the bright red word "China (中国)" on the boundary marker after experiencing all kinds of hardships, everyone burst into tears. "Where the boundary marker is, our position is there; how long the border line is, how heavy our responsibility is." Zhao Song and his comrades solemnly raised their right hands in salute, their eyes firm and pure.
On May 31, 2025, a sudden and extraordinarily heavy mountain flood and mudslide struck Dulongjiang Township. Continuous heavy rainfall caused the river to swell, the riverbanks to collapse, the roads to be damaged, and communications to be interrupted. The entire township instantly became an "isolated island."
The danger is the order. The police station urgently launched a flood control emergency response, and Zhao Song and his comrades immediately joined the rescue efforts. At 3 a.m., Kongdang Village (孔当村) was surrounded by floods, and the water level was rising rapidly. A villager's house by the river was trapped. Zhao Song and his colleagues rushed into the house at risk and quickly transferred the four trapped villagers to a safe area.
The flood raged and the mud splashed. Their police uniforms were soaked and covered with mud, but they always put the safety of the masses first, fighting continuously for dozens of hours without closing their eyes. The police built a line of life with their flesh and blood, achieving "zero casualties" in the "5.31" extraordinarily serious natural disaster in Dulongjiang Township.
"In times of urgency, difficulty, and danger, we have no reason not to rush forward." Protecting life with life is not only a solemn oath for Zhao Song and his colleagues, but also a day-to-day action.
Protect Peace in Remote Mountain Villages
The Dulong River canyon is characterized by high mountains, steep slopes, and crisscrossing gullies. It rains for more than 280 days a year. "No three days of sunshine, no three feet of flat ground, looking at a seam in the sky, seeing a ditch in the ground" is a true reflection of this place.
The six administrative villages of Dulongjiang Township are scattered among the mountains. When the police visit the villages, the vehicles travel on narrow winding mountain roads, the turbid river roars at the foot of the mountains, and sections of the road washed away by rain are everywhere. Rocks may fall from the mountains at any time. The police are always on edge and dare not relax at all.
"No matter how dangerous the road is, it can't stop us from getting close to the masses, and no matter how difficult the barrier is, it can't separate the police and the people." The village police officer Yu Runqiang (余润强) is very familiar with this thorny mountain road under his feet, and he is already accustomed to the various dangers that may occur on the road.
Yu Runqiang is responsible for one of the most remote and difficult areas in Dulongjiang. It takes two hours to drive on the treacherous winding mountain road to reach it. Every time he goes up the mountain to enter the village, he carries a police backpack full of publicity materials and convenient supplies, walking for most of the day.
Once, during the rainy season, he was going to visit the most remote villagers' group in Dizhengdang Village (迪政当村). When he set off in the morning, it suddenly started to rain heavily, and a landslide occurred on the road. The rescue workers advised him, "The rain is too heavy, it's too dangerous, go back and wait for the rain to stop." Yu Runqiang shook his head: "The villagers must be waiting, they will only feel at ease if I go."
Along the way, he carefully started and stopped, preventing the vehicle from skidding on the muddy and slippery road, and nervously paying attention to avoiding oncoming vehicles. When he arrived at the village, it was already evening. The villagers saw his tired appearance and were both distressed and moved, and they all pulled his hand and invited him to their homes.
That day, he visited every household, learned about the difficulties and needs of the masses, mediated neighborhood conflicts, and promoted border policies and laws and regulations until late at night before leaving.
"As long as I can see the smiles on the faces of the villagers, no matter how far the road or how great the suffering, it is worth it." This year is Yu Runqiang's seventh year of taking root in Dulongjiang. He knows every mountain road and every household in the jurisdiction by heart: "My youth has long been like the grass and trees in the Dulong River valley, deeply rooted in this land."
The police regard Dulongjiang as their home, and the people regard the police as their family.
Since instructor Shi Ning (师宁) came to Dulongjiang in December 2024, he has often reminded himself: "The root of the police is in the masses. We must go into the mountains and get close to the people to know what they are thinking, what they are hoping for, and what they need."
He set a rule for himself: no matter the wind, rain, severe cold, or scorching heat, he must insist on going into the villages to help solve the "urgent, difficult, and worrying" problems of the masses.
Learning that the houses of several villagers were leaking due to heavy rain, he immediately went to the villagers' homes with the village police to help investigate hidden dangers and repair the roofs; learning that an elderly person was feeling unwell, he took the initiative to contact the village doctor to come to the door for treatment.
Lian Zixian (莲字仙), an 80-year-old woman in the jurisdiction, always makes Shi Ning worry. Previously, the old woman had some minor conflicts with her son. After the police mediation, the two resolved their knot. Whenever he has the opportunity, he will ask the old woman about her recent physical condition, diet, and how her relationship with her son is, and tell the old woman to pay attention to adding clothes when the weather changes.
Every time Shi Ning leaves, Lian Zixian will reluctantly send him to the entrance of the village, and sometimes she will stuff him with fruits and vegetables grown at home, holding his hand tightly and repeatedly saying: "Ma Mou, Ma Mou!"
"Ma Mou" in the Dulong language means both "police" and "relative."
"As border police, we are stationed in Dulongjiang all year round. Climbing mountains and ridges, braving wind and rain is commonplace. Sometimes we get tired and miss home. But at the moment when the masses hold our hands tightly, all the fatigue is melted by this warmth and trust. We know that every step we take and every drop of sweat we shed is not in vain." Shi Ning's eyes were faintly tearful.
Guarding the border is not only about protecting the peace of the border, but also about the daily life of every household. For 74 years, generations of border police like Yu Runqiang and Shi Ning have crossed mountains and ridges and walked through dangerous cliffs and beaches. They have engraved their footprints on every mountain road, brought police work to the doorsteps of the masses, and delivered warm services to the hearts of the people, winning the trust of the masses with sincerity and affection, making "find the police if you have difficulties" the most reassuring thought of the Dulongjiang people, and composing moving songs of police-people unity.
Small Things, Great Love, Warm People's Hearts
There is no small matter concerning the interests of the masses, and every branch and leaf is always related to the situation.
In Dulongjiang, the police always regard the small things of the masses as their own big things, starting from solving the problems that the masses are most concerned about, and warming the people with heartwarming small things and thoughtful services.
"The police at the police station can take pictures!" This is a saying that is circulating among the Dulongjiang people. It seems ordinary, but it is full of gratitude.
There is no photo studio in Dulongjiang Township. In the past, if people wanted to take ID photos, they had to take a special bus to the county seat, which took about 6 hours back and forth, costing a lot of money and inconvenience.
Once, a Dulong ethnic old woman had to take a bus to the county seat before dawn and spend the whole day taking a photo to apply for a medical insurance card for her grandson. She held the photo tightly in her chest and said with emotion: "This piece of paper is precious!" Police officer Huang Qiang (黄强) was determined to solve the problem of people having difficulty taking photos.
With the support of the police station, Huang Qiang took the lead in building a "warm photo studio." Without professional equipment, he bought background cloths and reflectors online; without a photographer, he taught himself photography and retouching. Soon, the photo studio was built, with cameras and printers readily available, and all of them were free.
Since then, the people of Dulongjiang no longer have to travel to the county seat to take photos. Yu Runqiang and other village police officers have also joined the ranks of taking photos for the villagers. When they go to the villages, their police backpacks will be filled with cameras, hairdressing tools, and other essential items.
Li Wengui (李文贵), a villager from the Xiongdang group (熊当小组) in Dizhengdang Village, is over 60 years old this year. One day, Yu Runqiang was taking a family photo for everyone. He stood by and watched for a long time, and finally walked over a little embarrassed and asked: "Can I take a photo alone?"
Yu Runqiang readily agreed, helped him tidy up his clothes, and pressed the shutter. Li Wengui learned from others and made a scissor-hand gesture. Later, when Yu Runqiang delivered the washed photos to him, Li Wengui said that this was the first photo in his life besides his ID card. He held the photo, repeatedly stroking it with his fingertips, looking at it over and over again. That scene was deeply imprinted in Yu Runqiang's mind.
"In addition to taking photos, we also help the villagers with haircuts. These are trivial things for us, but they are real big things for the people in need." Yu Runqiang said with emotion, "In remote Dulongjiang, doing more inconspicuous small things, not letting the people run errands, not letting the people spend money, and solving problems for the people is the best service for the people."
A small photo and an inconspicuous hairdressing tool seem insignificant, but they solve the big problems of the masses and carry the deep love of the police for the people.
In Dulongjiang, there is also a problem that has plagued the masses for many years—the difficulty of seeing a doctor and buying medicine. Inconvenient transportation in remote mountain villages makes it difficult for many elderly people and patients to travel. When they encounter sudden illnesses and need medicine urgently, they are often at a loss.
Police officer Xie Jiang (谢江) saw this and took the initiative to shoulder the responsibility of delivering medicine to the masses, becoming the "health courier" in everyone's mind.
Every time Xie Jiang goes up the mountain to visit and patrol, he carries a convenient medicine box with him, which is filled with common medicines such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, and trauma medicine. When people encounter sudden illnesses and need medical treatment urgently, he always rushes to the scene as soon as possible, carrying patients on his back and escorting them in police cars, striving for valuable time.
One day in February 2025, heavy snow fell continuously in the Dulong River canyon, and the biting wind and snow blocked the entire mountainous area. The only road leading from Dulongjiang to Gongshan County (贡山县城) was covered with snow and ice, completely cut off.
At this time, a pregnant woman in the village suddenly felt unwell, and her condition was very dangerous. She urgently needed to be sent to Gongshan County Hospital. Her family was extremely anxious and immediately asked the Dulongjiang Border Police Station for help.
The heavy snow isolated the mountain road, but it could not stop the police from protecting the safety of the people's lives. Xie Jiang and his colleagues did not hesitate at all. They immediately gathered police forces, prepared anti-skid rescue equipment, and started a life rescue race against time in the wind and snow.
Overcoming multiple difficulties such as poor road conditions, low temperatures, and dangerous roads, the police broke through ice and removed obstacles all the way, and after several hours, they finally successfully crossed the frozen mountain road and safely delivered the pregnant woman to Gongshan County Hospital. After the medical staff properly admitted the pregnant woman and confirmed that her condition was stable, the exhausted Xie Jiang and his colleagues quietly left and returned to their posts.
"The people of Dulongjiang are all my relatives, and it is my duty to protect them." Xie Jiang said.
Seventy-four years of high mountains and long rivers, seventy-four years of passing on the torch. These seemingly ordinary daily fragments have gathered bit by bit into a deep friendship between the police and the people, a close relationship like flesh and blood.
From taking photos at the door and delivering certificates to the door, to delivering medicine and solving problems; from mediating conflicts and resolving disputes, to helping the masses develop production and increase income, the police of the Dulongjiang Border Police Station always put the masses in the highest position in their hearts, interpreting their original intention to serve the people with every action, and practicing "the people's public security for the people" with selfless dedication. For 74 years, they have tried every means to do practical things and solve problems for the masses, building a "bridge of hearts" between the police and the people with sincerity and affection, and deeply engraving the loyal oath of "rooting in the Dulong River and serving the people wholeheartedly" on this land irrigated with youth and blood.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 贺林平
"I'll take any sugarcane that's delivered, I don't refuse anyone!" Recently, Chen Yao (陈耀), the head of Yaoming Sugar Factory (耀明糖厂) in Huazhou (化州), Maoming (茂名), Guangdong (广东), praised as the "warmest sugar factory on the entire internet," made this promise. Since mid-April, Yaoming Sugar Factory has been purchasing overstocked fruit sugarcane from farmers both inside and outside the province, and in the past 20-plus days, it has received and processed over 67,000 tons of fruit sugarcane.
Why would a private enterprise purchase such a large quantity of fruit sugarcane that is unsuitable for sugar production? It turns out that since the beginning of this year, fruit sugarcane has been overstocked in many parts of southern China. Agricultural experts analyze that last year's high prices for fruit sugarcane attracted sugarcane farmers and large-scale growers to significantly expand planting, leading to a large increase in overall supply, far exceeding the purchasing capacity of sugar factories and the fresh food market. Around the Spring Festival, various regions and departments took action, launching waves of "sending sugarcane" promotional activities, and volunteers also helped with free sugarcane cutting and harvesting, but there was still a large amount of fruit sugarcane that no one wanted.
"This year is really difficult, please be sure to find a way to help us!" On the evening of April 8, Chen Yao (陈耀) received a sugarcane grower introduced by an old friend. Looking at the slogan "No sugarcane, no factory; factory and farmers are one family" on the factory wall, Chen Yao (陈耀) thought: It shouldn't be a problem to take some first, to help them with their immediate needs.
Taking advantage of a business trip to Guangzhou (广州), Chen Yao (陈耀) went to Zengcheng District (增城区) to see the situation in the sugarcane fields for himself. "Seeing large areas of sugarcane that no one was harvesting, and the sugarcane farmers sighing, my heart ached."
Huang Yuli (黄钰礼), a large-scale grower, planted more than 6,000 mu of sugarcane. Before the Lunar New Year, the price had already fallen to more than 9 mao per jin, and after the Lunar New Year, it simply couldn't be sold. Seeing that he was about to lose everything, Huang Yuli (黄钰礼) heard that a sugar factory head was inspecting the sugarcane fields, so Huang Yuli (黄钰礼) and 10 other local sugarcane farmers asked Chen Yao (陈耀) for help. Chen Yao (陈耀) immediately decided to provide "packaged" assistance to the 11 sugarcane farmers.
"Three or four hundred truckloads of fruit sugarcane were all taken by the sugar factory, and after deducting the labor and transportation costs for harvesting the sugarcane, we recovered nearly 2 million yuan in losses," said Huang Yuli (黄钰礼). Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and was very grateful to Yaoming Sugar Factory (耀明糖厂).
The news spread like wildfire, and other sugarcane farmers also began to send sugarcane to Yaoming Sugar Factory (耀明糖厂). Compared to sugar sugarcane, fruit sugarcane has a higher water content and a lower sugar extraction rate, making it completely uneconomical to use for sugar production. Chen Yao (陈耀), who has been in this industry for more than 30 years, knows this better than anyone. But he felt that sugarcane farmers and sugar factories are partners on a single industrial chain, and he couldn't let the sugarcane farmers' hard work for a year go down the drain. Since everyone had transported the sugarcane from thousands of miles away, he couldn't refuse them out of social responsibility.
After some soul-searching, Chen Yao (陈耀) made a decision: take it all.
The news of Yaoming Sugar Factory (耀明糖厂)'s purchase of fruit sugarcane spread from within the province to outside the province, from Guangdong (广东) to Guangxi (广西) and Fujian (福建). Truckloads of fruit sugarcane kept coming, forming a long queue around the sugar factory. The mighty scene startled the surrounding people and sugar factory workers.
"The factory is running at full capacity, and can only process 4,000 tons a day," said Chen Yao (陈耀). "Too much sugarcane was transported from various places, and many out-of-town drivers had to stay and wait in line, having to wait in their trucks for two or three days." The sugar factory built temporary toilets and showers, not only providing water and food for the stranded drivers, but also subsidizing drivers who waited in line for more than 24 hours with a waiting fee of 10 yuan per ton. Employees worked in shifts, some responsible for guiding vehicles, some responsible for testing the quality of fruit sugarcane, and some responsible for delivering meals to drivers, promoting the smooth development of this heartwarming action.
"I've been here for 3 days, and I didn't expect the sugar factory to not only solve our food problem, but also provide subsidies. This hard job has become a little sweeter," said driver Zhao Feng (赵峰), who brought a truckload of sugarcane from Zengcheng (增城). The thoughtful guarantee from Yaoming Sugar Factory (耀明糖厂) moved him deeply.
Someone calculated the costs for Chen Yao (陈耀): the sugar content of fruit sugarcane is two percentage points lower than that of sugar sugarcane, and the ex-factory price of one ton of sugar is now more than 5,000 yuan, so two percentage points is a difference of 100 yuan. In addition, the daily expenses for meals and subsidies add up to tens of thousands of yuan.
"It's too early to calculate the costs now, let's get through the difficulties with everyone first," Chen Yao (陈耀) said frankly, "It's not that I haven't regretted it, but from another perspective, I might regret it even more if I didn't do this."
The good deeds of Yaoming Sugar Factory (耀明糖厂) have also triggered a "sweet relay."
Many local food companies brought boxes of specialty snacks and drinking water to provide thoughtful supplies for sugar factory employees and truck drivers. One sugar water shop made more than 200 bowls of sugar water and delivered them to the drivers waiting in line. The local food industry association organized 20 food companies to come to Yaoming Sugar Factory (耀明糖厂) and sign purchase orders for 10,000 tons of fruit sugarcane white sugar. The high-load operation of the sugar factory led to equipment failure, and a company in Foshan (佛山) donated a brand-new vacuum pump free of charge to help solve the urgent production needs...
The local government also organized a service team to be stationed at the factory, coordinating the joint guarantee of transportation, agriculture and rural affairs, emergency management and other departments, strengthening traffic guidance, optimizing supporting services, and building a solid backing for the caring action. The Huazhou (化州) Transportation Bureau found temporary parking spots for the sugar factory, arranged special personnel to guide the traffic flow on site, and cleaned up debris on the road, making the long queue of hundreds of trucks orderly. The Municipal Urban Management and Supervision Brigade arranged team members to patrol along the way, ready to solve the drivers' sudden difficulties, making this "sweet relay" worry-free.
Return to TopBeijing, May 7th (Reporter Liu Shiyao (刘诗瑶)) According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office (中国载人航天工程办公室): The Tianzhou-9 (天舟九号) cargo spacecraft was controlled to re-enter the atmosphere at 7:49 AM Beijing time on May 7th. A small amount of debris from the spacecraft fell into the predetermined safe sea area.
The Tianzhou-9 (天舟九号) cargo spacecraft was launched into orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site (文昌航天发射场) on July 15, 2025, delivering consumables, propellants, and application (test) experimental devices for astronauts to stay in orbit at the space station.
Return to TopOn the evening of May 6th, the camping-themed bed and breakfasts in the Longji Mountain Scenic Area (龙脊山景区), Lieshan District (烈山区), Huaibei City (淮北市), Anhui Province (安徽省) are set against the natural beauty, creating a picturesque scene of a beautiful village.
In recent years, the local area has actively developed the cultural tourism industry by creating new business formats such as camping and leisure, stimulating the vitality of the consumer market and driving income growth for the masses.
Photo by Zhang Wei (张伟) (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on May 7th (Reporter Zheng Haiou (郑海鸥)) This year marks the 120th anniversary of Yue Opera's birth. The 6th China Yue Opera Art Festival will be held in Shaoxing (绍兴), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, the hometown of Yue Opera, from May 15th to June 12th.
The festival is hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部) and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province (浙江省人民政府), and organized by the Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部艺术司), the Department of Culture, Radio and Television of Zhejiang Province (浙江省文化广电和旅游厅), and the People's Government of Shaoxing City (绍兴市人民政府). With the core theme of "120 Years Young, More Yue Opera in Zhejiang," the festival will feature a series of activities, including outstanding drama performances, a symposium on Yue Opera art innovation and development, and a promotion conference on Zhejiang Yue Opera development achievements and "Yue Opera+" new consumption scenarios. It aims to create a cultural feast integrating professionalism, youthfulness, benefit to the people, and industrialization, and promote the inheritance and innovative progress of Yue Opera art.
As the core content of the art festival, the outstanding drama performance will solicit original masterpieces, classic repertoire, and excellent revival plays from across the country in recent years. It will select 12 excellent full-length plays such as "Su Dongpo (苏东坡)," "My Grand View Garden (我的大观园)," "Weaving House (织造府)," and "Misty Moon on the Misty Waves (烟波迷月)," as well as 13 Yue Opera short plays and classic excerpts for performance. It not only inherits the artistic essence of Yue Opera's "gentle and delicate, diverse schools," but also demonstrates the innovative and creative vitality of Yue Opera in the new era.
In addition, the art festival will promote diversified integration cases such as "Yue Opera + Culture and Tourism," "Yue Opera + Cultural Creation," and "Yue Opera + Consumption," and start a new wave of "Yue Opera +" consumption.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘以晴
Team Introduction
The Jilin Carbon Valley "China Quality" 35K Carbon Fiber Core Technology Tackling Youth Team is composed of 24 young people from Jilin Chemical Fiber Group Carbon Valley Company (吉林化纤集团碳谷公司). The team adheres to the goal of improving carbon fiber research and development capabilities, independently designs a complete set of experimental devices, and independently develops the 35K carbon fiber tow production process. This year, the Jilin Carbon Valley (吉林碳谷) "China Quality" 35K Carbon Fiber Core Technology Tackling Youth Team won the 2026 China Youth May Fourth Medal Collective.
Walking into the production workshop of Jilin Chemical Fiber Group Carbon Valley Company (吉林化纤集团碳谷公司), the machines roared, and bundles of silver carbon fiber tows quickly passed between the equipment, and were finally processed into carbon fiber through multiple processes such as pre-washing, humidification, oxidation, low-temperature carbonization, and winding. "This single carbon fiber is thinner than a hair, and its relative density is less than 1/4 of that of steel, but its strength can reach 7 to 9 times that of steel," said Chen Hao (陈浩), deputy director of the company's high-performance workshop.
In 2025, the scientific research project "Key Technologies for Large Tow Carbon Fiber and Composite Material Scale Manufacturing and Industrialization of Large Wind Turbine Blades" jointly developed by Jilin Chemical Fiber Group (吉林化纤集团) and 9 universities, research institutes, and leading enterprises such as Donghua University (东华大学) passed the appraisal, marking a key technological breakthrough in the application of 35K large tow carbon fiber and composite materials in offshore large wind turbine blades.
8 seminars——
"Passing the performance test is the basis, but production cannot ignore costs"
In the laboratory, the computer screen shows a microscopic image of the carbon fiber cross-section, and a small circle represents a cross-section of a single 35K carbon fiber filament. Wang Hefei (王鹤霏), a 24-year-old technician, watched carefully: "There are bubbles in the lower left corner of the picture, Master, what's going on?" Yu Jian (于健), a management staff member of the Quality Management Department, replied: "Switch the upper and lower light sources and take another picture to see if it is impurities on the lens or on the filament."
"You must be meticulous, a little carelessness on our part may cause big trouble later," Yu Jian (于健) instructed.
What is 35K carbon fiber? K is the unit of measurement for carbon fiber tow. 1K is composed of 1,000 filaments, and 35,000 filaments are combined into one 35K carbon fiber, and the difficulty is self-evident. "Even a person's hair has different thicknesses," Yu Jian (于健) said with emotion. In order to ensure the performance of the fiber, the length, thickness and other indicators of the 35,000 filaments must be highly consistent.
Due to different process formulas, the large tow carbon fiber market has long been monopolized by foreign countries. In 2016, in order to reduce costs and enhance the company's market competitiveness, Jilin Carbon Valley (吉林碳谷) formed a youth team to tackle carbon fiber technology, and began many experiments, and found that compared with existing carbon fibers, 35K carbon fiber can achieve a better balance between performance and production efficiency and production costs.
"Compared with 50K carbon fiber, 35K carbon fiber has higher production efficiency, and compared with 24K carbon fiber, it is less likely to break," said Chen Haijun (陈海军), general manager of Jilin Carbon Valley Company (吉林碳谷公司). "With good ideas, how to tackle the technology? Innovation requires breaking industry conventions." The team focused on a series of "bottleneck" problems such as technology upgrades and equipment innovation, contacted upstream and downstream units, and jointly organized 8 technical seminars.
In the first few seminars, "spinneret" became a high-frequency word. Chen Haijun (陈海军) used an analogy, the polymer liquid used to make carbon fiber is like dough, and the spinneret is a key tool for processing and extruding the "dough" into "strong noodles." Its pore size, length-to-diameter ratio, and smoothness directly determine the quality of the tow. In the early stage of research and development, the team followed conventional practices and combined existing multiple spinnerets, but the strength and stability of the 35K carbon fiber tow produced were not ideal.
The team jointly researched and discussed with universities and professional manufacturers, and the members plunged into the laboratory, groping bit by bit, combining production experience and theoretical research, and reverse reasoning. Through debugging and repeated optimization of spare parts materials, process parameters, and pore structure, they finally developed a spinneret suitable for 35K carbon fiber.
Not only the spinneret, but every time a seminar was held, multiple production indicators of 35K carbon fiber were optimized. In 2017, after more than half a year, the 35K carbon fiber produced by the team met all the standards in terms of hardness, strength and other mechanical properties.
"Passing the performance test is the basis, but production cannot ignore costs." At the last seminar, Shan Xin (单鑫), deputy director of the spinning workshop in the 1980s, put forward a new idea. When the 35K carbon fiber tow is produced, it needs to be immersed in oil to form a protective film in order to be successfully formed. However, if there is too much oil, it will not only cause waste of raw materials, but also affect the stability of subsequent processes, resulting in unqualified product quality, and the machine can only be shut down for processing. Considering that Jilin (吉林) has four distinct seasons and the degree of air dryness varies, after the seminar, the team gradually fine-tuned and finally found a suitable solution.
100,000 meters of tow——
"We are not afraid of being picky with a microscope"
Compared with traditional metal materials, carbon fiber has significant advantages such as high strength, light weight, and strong plasticity. Chen Haijun (陈海军) told reporters: "This fraction of a percentage point is not wasted. Saving a penny of cost can add a point of competitiveness in the market." It is understood that producing 1 ton of carbon fiber requires 2 tons of carbon fiber tow. The raw material consumption is large and the finished product value is high, and a slight error will result in huge losses.
If you want to compete for the market, mass-producible and cost-effective 35K carbon fiber is the basis. The research and development was basically completed, but new problems appeared when it was put into production. Different from laboratory research and development, the production line needs to continuously produce 100,000 meters of 35K carbon fiber tow and wind it into a carbon fiber bobbin for transportation and sales. For every meter longer, the possibility of problems such as unqualified carbon fiber strength and increased fuzz (i.e. single filament breakage) increases. "The problem must be solved, otherwise the overall performance of the finished product will decline," said Yu Jian (于健).
To this end, Shan Xin (单鑫) led the team to promote the tackling of production line equipment. They changed the connection method of the transmission roller from unidirectional support to bidirectional support, and at the same time continued to try new materials, upgraded the material strength of the equipment, improved the transmission stability, and reduced the possibility of single filament friction and fracture. Then they promoted systematic clean production, starting from the production source of the polymerization unit, cleaning and filtering layer by layer, and implementing precise measures in the whole system, the whole process, and all aspects to reduce the introduction of impurities, thereby improving the stability of 35K carbon fiber.
"At the beginning of production, I was anxious as soon as the performance was found to be unqualified," Yu Jian (于健) witnessed the 35K carbon fiber from scratch, "but no one gave up, and everyone was thinking of ways." Now, the detection pass rate of 35K carbon fiber strength, modulus, fineness and other indicators is getting higher and higher. "We are not afraid of being picky with a microscope," said Yu Jian (于健).
In the evening, batches of packaged 35K carbon fiber tows were successfully shipped from Jilin Carbon Valley (吉林碳谷) and transported to downstream carbonization and composite material production enterprises. These light and tough materials will become the core component main beam carbon panels of wind turbine blades after deep processing. At present, Jilin Carbon Valley (吉林碳谷) has jointly signed long-term supply agreements with downstream enterprises and many domestic OEMs, and domestically produced 35K carbon fiber is being applied in batches to major wind farms across the country.
A competition——
"A thread, behind it is all kinds of thoughts"
"The labor competition starts now!" In the production workshop, an emergency winding roller drill is underway. "Winding roller found!" The duty officer sounded the alarm and whistle, and then together with another employee lifted the tow roller. The old master Lang Xuegang (郎学刚) stepped forward and cut off the winding part with a knife against the slowly rotating roller. The whole process was clean and neat, and the production continued to run. "The company will train new employees, one of which is to deal with winding rollers, and the golden time is only 10 seconds," Lang Xuegang (郎学刚) introduced.
Having such a level of process operation requires long-term practical exercises and experience accumulation. In the carbon fiber industry, it generally takes two or three years to train a mature post operator. How to retain talent?
The company relies on platforms such as pre-shift meetings to encourage employees to take turns exchanging practical experience, systematically sorting out, solidifying and promoting small experiences and skills accumulated on the front line, and gradually forming unified and standardized production operation standards. As the team's "gold medal lecturer", Lang Xuegang (郎学刚) is tireless in micro-training, labor competitions and other activities. He seizes the time and teaches young people the key points of operation hand-in-hand and demonstrates repeatedly.
At the same time, the company's management model is also continuously upgraded. In the past, production process problems such as winding rollers were mostly handled manually. Last year, automatic early warning devices were successively installed in various workshops to reduce the labor intensity of front-line employees. A group of young people born in the 1990s and 2000s, represented by Chen Hao (陈浩) and Wang Hefei (王鹤霏), are gradually growing into the backbone of research and development and production.
"A thread, behind it is all kinds of thoughts." Chen Haijun (陈海军) said that in the future, the carbon fiber industry chain of Jilin Chemical Fiber Group (吉林化纤集团) will become stronger and stronger, and the team will continue to improve product performance and stability, and strive to realize the localization of carbon fiber in more high-end fields. "Continuous struggle, so that personal ideals and national needs resonate at the same frequency, is our common pursuit," said Chen Haijun (陈海军).
Return to TopBy: 刘涓溪
Daring to venture into uncharted technological territory, pushing themselves, and gaining experience on the front lines... The Jilin Carbon Valley (吉林碳谷) "China Quality" 35K carbon fiber core technology research team, composed of 24 young people with an average age of only 34, has broken through technical barriers with the courage to be pioneers. They are scaling new heights on the track of scientific and technological innovation, and blooming with youthful brilliance in their progress and hard work.
Daring to break through, daring to innovate, the research road full of thorns is a great stage for young people to temper themselves. Facing complex process problems, team members rooted themselves in the front line of scientific research, capturing changes in thousands of repeated experiments, and looking for patterns in the slightest details. They jointly tackled a series of "bottleneck" problems and finally found a suitable solution. Every laboratory light that lights up late at night and every busy figure on the production line is their persistent pursuit of "China Quality" and a vivid interpretation of their regretless youth.
Dreaming and striving unremittingly, integrating personal ideals into national development, is a realistic portrayal of the younger generation's commitment. Team members poured their youthful enthusiasm into carbon fiber research and development, shuttling back and forth between the laboratory and the production line, repeatedly deducing between drawings and data. Through long-term practical exercises and experience accumulation, they have made achievements while also honing their lives, practicing the 铮铮誓言 (zhēng zhēng shì yán - "unyielding oath," a firm and resolute promise) of young scientists and technologists serving the country in the new era by integrating the "small self" into the "big self."
Youth is for struggle. It is hoped that the vast number of Chinese youth like the Jilin Carbon Valley (吉林碳谷) team will establish lofty ideals, be determined to struggle, and in the name of youth, go to the appointment of the times, and write the most magnificent chapter of youth on the new journey of building a strong country in science and technology.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘晓宇
In the evening, in the Nanhua Garden residential area of Jinfeng Town (金峰镇), Changle District (长乐区), Fuzhou City (福州市), Fujian Province (福建省), children walk into a residential home after school with their schoolbags, skillfully finding their usual seats and opening their books. On the bookshelf, rows of books are neatly arranged, from fairy tales to popular science readings, from literary classics to English picture books, each recording a teacher's 20 years of dedication.
This is the "Nanhua Academy" (南华书院). For 20 years, it has lit up reading lights for left-behind children in more than 60 surrounding villages, becoming a warm cultural landmark in the local area.
In the autumn of 2005, Li Qin (李琴), who had just started her teaching career, encountered a group of children playing in a street corner while shopping for groceries. Upon closer inspection, several were students from her class. "I asked them why they weren't going home, and the children remained silent," Li Qin (李琴) said. "I realized that they were left-behind children, whose parents were working away from home and had nowhere to go after school."
At that moment, Li Qin's (李琴) heart was stung. She thought that for children, reading is a window to a wider world, but these children didn't even have a quiet reading space.
"Why not let the children come to my house to read?" The thought flashed through Li Qin's (李琴) mind. But would her husband, Huang Guohua (黄国华), agree to have a group of children come to their newly renovated marital home to read every day?
Huang Guohua (黄国华) not only didn't object but was very supportive: "It's just the two of us at home, it'll be livelier with the children. They are all children from the neighborhood, and it won't be too much trouble for us to look after them."
In this way, the couple cleared out the living room, added tables, chairs, and bookshelves, and Li Qin (李琴) used half of her monthly salary to buy books. At first, there were only three or five children, but later it gradually increased to a dozen or even dozens. The bookshelf expanded from one wall to the entire room, and the marital home gradually became a "sea of books."
In 2010, Li Qin (李琴) named the family library after the residential area "Nanhua Garden" (南华花园) where she lived.
It's easy to put up a sign, but difficult to persevere. Over the past 20 years, the most realistic difficulty faced by Li Qin (李琴) and her husband has been the economic pressure – buying books, adding tables and chairs, and paying for water and electricity are all considerable expenses. However, Li Qin's (李琴) investment in buying books has never decreased. When parents want to hire her as an English tutor, she always says: "No money, just books. Your greatest support for me is to buy some books suitable for your children to read."
Some people don't understand: "You've cleared out your marital home for the children, where do you live?" Faced with questioning voices, Li Qin (李琴) always smiles: "Seeing the children reading attentively makes me feel that all the effort is worth it."
Every day at noon and in the evening, some students from nearby schools come to the library to read after eating. On weekends, it is even more of a paradise for children – doing homework, reading, playing chess, and doing handicrafts. The small library is full of warmth and joy.
Li Qin (李琴) also extends reading from indoors to outdoors. In the spring fields, children sit together and read aloud; in the shade of summer trees, parent-child reading becomes a beautiful scene; by the autumn threshing ground, historical stories are integrated into the sunset; in the warm winter sun, scientific experiments and book knowledge corroborate each other. Over the past 20 years, Li Qin (李琴) has organized more than 500 diverse reading sessions.
Huang Guohua (黄国华) has always been Li Qin's (李琴) most solid backing. He often stands at the door to greet the children, helps them organize their schoolbags, and reminds them to pay attention to safety; when a child is sick, he contacts the parents in time; when a child is in a bad mood, he patiently guides them...
Their 20 years of dedication have changed the growth trajectory of many children.
Shi Linrong (施林融), who is now studying abroad, used to read here often. "In 2016, when Xiao Shi (小施), a fourth-grade student, first came here, she didn't like to talk, had difficulty getting along with her peers, and had many difficulties in learning," Li Qin (李琴) said. "Soon we discovered that this child had a unique talent in mathematics, so I insisted on accompanying her and letting her find pleasure in overcoming mathematical problems." A year later, Shi Linrong's (施林融) math scores ranked first in the class. After studying abroad, she also won the second prize in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
What makes Li Qin (李琴) even more gratified is that the children who grew up reading in the library have now become volunteers spreading the seeds of reading. After graduating from college, one child took the initiative to design a logo for the library – an open book, with the pages turning into flying wings. Li Qin (李琴) said emotionally: "The growth of the children makes me even more convinced that reading can really change lives."
On one wall of the library, children's certificates of merit and handicrafts are pasted. When a child wins an award at school, they will run to tell Li Qin (李琴) as soon as possible; she is reluctant to throw away the bouquets of flowers sent by the children, even if they have withered. These bits of warmth are the source of strength for Li Qin (李琴) to persevere to this day.
Reporter's Notes
Slow, Sometimes It's Also a Kind of Fast
When the interview ended and I left the residential area, the lights were already on. Looking back at the window with warm light, I seemed to still hear the rustling of pages and Li Qin's (李琴) gentle and firm words: "**慢，有时也是一种快**" (màn, yǒu shí yě shì yī zhǒng kuài - "slow, sometimes is also a kind of fast," sometimes taking a slow approach can actually lead to faster or better results in the long run).
The dialectic of "slow" and "fast" has been most vividly interpreted in the library she has guarded for decades. Reading is not a task for quick success and instant benefit, nor is it a competition of reading volume and literacy speed, but a special bridge built for children to connect with the world. Li Qin (李琴) opens the door day after day, prepares tea, and then waits – waiting for a naughty child to quiet down in front of a certain book, waiting for a confused look to shine because of a certain story. Her "slow" lies in believing in the power of reading itself, and in giving the seeds time to break through the soil.
The story of Li Qin (李琴) and her husband makes us understand the meaning of reading: a kind of spiritual shelter and spiritual nourishment. Li Qin (李琴) did not deliberately cultivate students, but used rich collections of books and waiting to provide children with unlimited possibilities to explore themselves and the world. This is guarding a "slow" certainty in the era of "fast."
Return to TopThis newspaper's Shanghai May 7th dispatch (Reporter Ju Yunpeng (巨云鹏)) The 5th Yangtze River Delta International Emergency Disaster Reduction and Rescue Expo opened on the 7th at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) (国家会展中心（上海）). This expo is jointly hosted by the Emergency Management Departments (Bureaus) of Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), and Anhui (安徽) provinces and one city, and the Shanghai Municipal Council for the Promotion of International Trade (上海市国际贸易促进委员会). With the theme of "High-level Security Services High-Quality Development - Emergency Response is Around You and Me," it emphasizes prevention first, technology empowerment, strengthening the foundation, and collaborative linkage, focusing on grassroots emergency capacity building, safety emergency culture cultivation, and social collaborative governance, and promoting the expo's scenario-based combat upgrade, content precision improvement, and publicity influence enhancement.
Since its inception in 2021, the expo has been successfully held for 4 sessions. This year's expo has been structurally upgraded again, with six major exhibition areas: comprehensive rescue equipment, emergency disaster prevention and reduction, safety protection products, safety emergency industry services, safety science popularization and publicity, and Yangtze River Delta (长三角) emergency management achievements, as well as special zones for aviation emergency rescue, water safety, hazardous chemicals safety, and international safety technology, with an exhibition area of approximately 60,000 square meters.
This year's expo attracted nearly 500 companies from nearly 20 countries and regions to participate in the exhibition, focusing on displaying cutting-edge equipment and technologies in the fields of emergency rescue, smart security, and disaster prevention and mitigation. AI emergency response, low-altitude rescue, special robots, and emergency communication have become important highlights.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 史一棋
"Help me find the regulations for case procedures, let's handle it according to the regulations." At 23:31 on September 29, 2025, the night was already late, and Xing Jun (邢钧) was still sending voice messages to his colleagues, arranging work for the next day.
No one expected that this would be the last message Xing Jun (邢钧) sent.
The next morning, he suddenly fell ill during training and died in the line of duty. His 55-year-old life was forever frozen in his position in the discipline inspection and supervision system.
From the public security force to the discipline inspection and supervision force, from Hainan Island (海南岛) to Yongxing Island (永兴岛), Xing Jun (邢钧) ultimately chose to take root in Sansha (三沙) and dedicate himself to the South China Sea. He was upright and courageous, and was praised by local cadres and the masses as the "South China Sea Vanguard."
More meticulous, more conscientious
Tall, broad, and with a loud voice, Xing Jun (邢钧) usually appeared to be a very outgoing person.
As soon as he talked about work, he immediately put away his rough style and transformed into a "meticulous person," tirelessly reminding everyone, "It's always better to sweat more in peacetime than to shed tears and blood after something happens."
In 2016, the Hainan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection (海南省纪委) received a real-name report reflecting that a cadre in a certain department was collecting "benefits fees" in the name of qualification assessment and review. During the investigation of the case, the accountant of a company became a key breakthrough point, but the case handlers talked to her several times without making any substantial progress.
Xing Jun (邢钧) noticed that this accountant did not come alone; a vice president of the company always dropped her off downstairs. He keenly realized that this vice president "must have something." So he started with this vice president and learned important information. The accountant's psychological defenses collapsed, and the investigation was able to proceed smoothly.
"A capable case handler and a backbone of the business." This was the impression that Wu Xun (吴迅), the former leader of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee (海南省委) inspection team, had of Xing Jun (邢钧).
In 2012, Xing Jun (邢钧) was transferred from the public security system to the discipline inspection and supervision front. "Treat the cases you handle with the utmost care and conscientiousness! Every case must be handled as an iron case." Xing Jun (邢钧) often said this. His extremely responsible attitude towards work, coupled with the case-handling skills he had developed in the public security system, quickly made him a backbone in case handling.
Don't be afraid to offend people, be bold
In 2017, the Sansha Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection (三沙市纪委) was established, and the cadre team urgently needed to be strengthened. Xing Jun (邢钧) took the initiative to apply for a transfer to Sansha (三沙). "With your resume, you would have a better development if you stayed in the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection (省纪委), why go there?" Wu Xun (吴迅) once asked him privately. Sansha (三沙) has high temperatures, high humidity, high salinity, and high radiation all year round. It is far from Hainan Island (海南岛), making it inconvenient to take care of the family.
"I want to do my part to 'guard the southern gate of the motherland' and contribute my enthusiasm." Whether facing the organization's selection talks or the concerns of colleagues and friends, Xing Jun (邢钧) answered in this way.
Walking into Xing Jun's (邢钧) office before his death, the most conspicuous thing was the map of Sansha City (三沙市) and the map of the Nansha Islands (南沙群岛) hanging on the wall. Li Tingjian (李廷建), the leader of the Sansha Municipal Party Committee (三沙市委) inspection team, recalled that the thing Xing Jun (邢钧) did most during work breaks was to study these two maps, and he always said: "Sansha (三沙) governs such a large sea area, our task of safeguarding the South China Sea sovereignty and maritime rights is a long and arduous one!"
Colleagues also remember that when he first took office in the Municipal Party Committee (市委) Inspection Office, he proposed: "As discipline inspection and supervision cadres, we must dare to fight and be good at fighting." Sansha (三沙) has a small population and small social circles. Everyone sees each other frequently, which is a typical familiar society. This poses a certain challenge to the inspection work. When encountering suspected problem clues, there are often concerns and it is difficult to save face.
"Don't be afraid to offend people, be bold! If the sky falls, I, the tall one, will hold it up." Xing Jun (邢钧) was one meter eighty-five tall and was the "tallest" person in the inspection office, often encouraging everyone.
"How should inspection work be done?" Fu Xiaoming (符宵铭), Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Sansha Municipal Party Committee (三沙市委组织部), once served as an inspection commissioner and asked him for advice when he first arrived at the inspection team.
"Treat the people's affairs as your own, and you will know how to do it." Xing Jun (邢钧) told him.
In the summer of 2023, when Xing Jun (邢钧) went to Zhaoshu Island (赵述岛) for inspection, he found that the fishermen did not go home at noon, but gathered in the corridor of the office building to rest. "There is no air conditioning at home, it's too hot, it's cooler here." Fisherman Fu Mingyou (符名友) revealed the reason.
After Xing Jun (邢钧) went back, he reported this situation to the relevant departments and studied how to help the fishermen. Under his coordination and promotion, the island's generator set was successfully expanded. Two 150-kilowatt generators were replaced by three 500-kilowatt generators, and 122 air conditioners were installed in the homes of 61 fishermen on Zhaoshu Island (赵述岛).
Untimely cleaning of marine debris, leaky fishermen's housing, safety hazards in the generator room... Xing Jun (邢钧) traveled all over the islands and reefs of Sansha (三沙) and promoted the solution of many "urgent, difficult, and worrying" problems for the masses.
"We all know Lao Xing (老邢), and we are willing to talk to him about things." said Wu Peng (吴鹏), director of the Party-Masses Office of the Qilianyu (七连屿) Working Committee in Sansha (三沙).
Stand up for principles and beliefs
Xing Jun (邢钧) had worked in the discipline inspection and supervision front for many years and had always been strict with himself. "He has handled so many cases, and many of the contacts and connections are with economic departments. Every year, so many projects and so much funding are involved, but we have never received any reports against him." Xia Yan (夏炎), the former first-level inspector of the Hainan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision (海南省纪委监委), recalled.
Once, Xing Jun (邢钧) went to an island reef for investigation. When taking the inter-island transportation boat, he and his colleagues drank a few bottles of water on the boat. Before getting off the boat, he quietly put money in the cardboard box containing the water.
Deng Yaowen (邓耀文), the chief of the rectification section of the Sansha Municipal Party Committee (三沙市委) Inspection Office, did not understand this at the time. Xing Jun (邢钧) said to him: "To supervise others, you must be upright yourself. You can't take advantage of the public, not even a penny."
"Old brother" and "good brother," these titles were repeatedly mentioned when young comrades talked about Xing Jun (邢钧). For young people, he was not only a strict leader, but also a kind teacher. When he was in charge of the case review office, he unreservedly taught the young comrades his years of evidence review methods and case-handling skills, "The review work must have successors, and each generation must be stronger than the last."
Compared with his dedication to work, Xing Jun (邢钧) was completely unconcerned about his life. "He was very simple in terms of food, clothing, and use. He was reluctant to change the blue windbreaker I bought for him for many years." Xing Jun (邢钧) was too busy with work, and his family affairs were all handled by his wife, Shen Haiyan (沈海燕). "Whenever he had time, he would accompany me and his daughter. As long as he was at home, the room was often filled with his laughter."
The day before his death, after dinner, Xing Jun (邢钧) and Hu Qing (胡青), deputy director of the Sansha Municipal Party Committee (三沙市委) Inspection Office, took a walk around the island. The two talked about marine debris management, "The motherland's mountains and rivers are so magnificent, we must take good care of our health and work until retirement!" Xing Jun (邢钧) said, looking at the sea.
"The tide rises and falls in the sea, witnessing so many people and things, there should be no regrets. Unlike people, there will always be some regrets." Hu Qing (胡青) said.
Xing Jun's (邢钧) expression was slightly dim, and he was speechless for a while. After a while, he bent down and picked up two shells, muttering: "Take them back to my daughter, she likes these."
**俯首甘为孺子牛** (fǔ shǒu gān wéi rú zǐ niú - "bow the head willingly be an ox for the children," willing to serve the people like a beast of burden). "There are two kinds of people who are worthy of respect: one is the one who bows down to relatives and friends; the other is the one who stands up for principles and beliefs." Xing Jun (邢钧) once sent such a sentence to his colleagues.
After Xing Jun's (邢钧) death, there was still an unrevised inspection rectification report on his office desk, with a notebook pressed underneath. The last page read: "How to improve the quality and efficiency of inspection and better serve the development of Sansha (三沙)?" Today, his colleagues are working hard to solve this problem with practical actions.
According to reports from the University of Science and Technology of China (中国科学技术大学) on May 7th in Hefei (合肥) (Reported by Xu Jing (徐靖), a reporter from this newspaper): Recently, the team of Academician Guo Guangcan (郭光灿) from the university has made important progress in the research of practical quantum key distribution. The team has overcome the problem of mutual constraints among quantum state preparation and single-photon detection technology in terms of high speed, high signal-to-noise ratio, and integration. For the first time, they have used semiconductor single-photon detectors to achieve a secure key rate record surpassing superconducting detection systems.
Quantum key distribution is one of the key technologies in quantum secure communication. How to achieve a higher key rate while ensuring security, and taking into account the convenience of equipment deployment, has become an important issue in this field. In recent years, relying on high-performance superconducting detection systems, the secure key rate of quantum key distribution has been continuously improved. However, these systems usually require complex cryogenic refrigeration conditions, and the equipment cost is high and the deployment is difficult, which limits their further large-scale application.
The breakthrough in this research lies in the fact that the team has achieved a high key rate and stable operation by using an integrated quantum state preparation scheme and semiconductor single-photon detection technology without relying on complex conditions such as cryogenic refrigeration.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 秦瑞杰
In early summer, the weather is fine. The Saishang Yellow River Crab Ecological Breeding Park in Tonggui Township, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia (宁夏银川市兴庆区通贵乡), features rows of standardized crab ponds.
"The temperature will be high in a few days, so we need to change the water more often to keep it fresh. Feeding should also be done slowly and in small amounts." By the pond, Zhang Ting (张婷), a post-90s entrepreneur who returned to her hometown, is explaining water quality control techniques to local farmers.
Behind Zhang Ting (张婷), the thousand-mu breeding park has a wide water surface and well-maintained pond ridges. Just a few years ago, this was a deserted saline-alkali land on the banks of the Yellow River.
Zhang Ting (张婷) and her husband, Liu Mingwei (刘明伟), are both from Yinchuan (银川). Before 2019, they worked in sales in other places, living a stable life, but they always had a concern in their hearts. "Every time we returned to our hometown, we felt sorry to see large areas of tidal flats in the village left unused," Zhang Ting (张婷) recalled. A chance visit home allowed them to seize a market opportunity: the consumption of hairy crabs in Yinchuan (银川) is not small, but most of the crabs sold on the market are from other places, with high prices and uncertain freshness.
"We wondered if we could raise good crabs of our own in Ningxia (宁夏), with the Yellow River water and ready-made wetland conditions," Zhang Ting (张婷) recalled. Liu Mingwei (刘明伟) added, "At that time, we ran to several aquatic product markets in Yinchuan (银川) and found that there were almost no local crabs, so we felt that this was an opportunity."
With this idea in mind, the couple ran markets, researched materials, and consulted aquatic product experts, conducting a detailed survey of Yinchuan's (银川) water quality, climate, and consumption needs. The survey results strengthened their judgment: the Yellow River water is rich in minerals and has the conditions for breeding hairy crabs, and the large temperature difference between day and night and sufficient accumulated temperature in the Northwest region allow the crabs to mature faster, and there is also a demand gap in the local market.
In 2019, they made up their minds and returned to their hometown to start a business with their savings. "At that time, the villagers said that without technology or experience, wouldn't this be a 瞎折腾 (xiā zhē teng - "fooling around," engaging in futile activity)?" Zhang Ting (张婷) said.
Sure enough, in the first year, the couple suffered a head-on blow: after stocking 13 mu of crab ponds, the survival rate was only 15%.
During that time, Zhang Ting (张婷) and Liu Mingwei (刘明伟) almost lived by the crab ponds, watching the water temperature, aquatic plants, and crab molting day and night, and took thick notes. "There is no ready-made experience to copy when using the Yellow River water to raise hairy crabs. Others take one step, and we have to take three steps," Liu Mingwei (刘明伟) said. They also hired technical consultants from Jiangsu (江苏) to continuously adjust feed ratios and improve oxygenation plans in response to the high mineral content of the Yellow River water.
After a few months, when the small crabs in the pond successfully molted and grew to the size of a palm, the two hearts that had been hanging finally let go. "When we received the test report and found that the protein content of the crab roe was comparable to that of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, we felt that all the suffering was worth it," Zhang Ting (张婷) said.
After overcoming the technical difficulties, the couple turned their attention to farther places: "It's nothing to raise crabs well by oneself. Only by consolidating the industrial foundation and allowing more villagers to work together can we truly do something for our hometown."
With the support of the Xingqing District (兴庆区) Animal Husbandry and Aquatic Technology Extension Service Center, the former scattered fish ponds were integrated and transformed into a thousand-mu standardized breeding park: the circuit was upgraded, the hardened road was opened, and modern sorting workshops and winter storage sheds were built. The couple's breeding scale has also grown from 13 mu to nearly 2,300 mu, and the former saline-alkali land has become a modern fishery park.
Raising good crabs is only the first step. Making good products sell at good prices tests market skills.
"There is no competitiveness in taking the old wholesale route. We must build our own brand and channels," Zhang Ting (张婷) sees it very clearly. She opened physical stores in Yinchuan (银川) city, targeting corporate group purchases; promoted through online platforms, customized foam box gift boxes for products, and took the mid-to-high-end route. After the "Saishang Yellow River Crab" trademark was registered, it accumulated a group of stable customers with stable quality, and the products were sold to Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏) and other places, with annual sales exceeding 3 million yuan.
In October 2024, Zhang Ting (张婷) participated in the first River Crab Industry (Shanghai) Expo with her products. The 1,300 kilograms of hairy crabs she brought were sold out in 3 days, and many catering companies in Zhejiang (浙江) and Shanghai (上海) signed long-term supply contracts on the spot. "An old chef from Shanghai (上海) tasted it and said that he didn't expect that such fresh and sweet crabs could be raised in the Northwest. I was very proud at that time," Zhang Ting (张婷) recalled. At the 2025 Shanghai International Crab Industry Expo, the hairy crabs selected by Zhang Ting (张婷) won 4 awards, including the "Crab Feast Golden Crab Quality Award".
"Selling the good things from our hometown and making 'Yellow River Crab' a well-known characteristic agricultural business card is what our young people who return to their hometowns should do." Standing by the pond, looking at the sparkling water, Zhang Ting (张婷) introduced that in order to drive the villagers, she adopted the "company + base + farmer" model to provide farmers with unified crab seedlings and technical guidance, and help connect sales channels.
It is common to have classes by the pond. "The oxygen pump flow should be adjusted according to the temperature so that the crabs grow faster. The density of crab seedlings should not be too high, and light and ventilation must be followed..." Standing on the pond ridge, Zhang Ting (张婷) gestured while talking, and the farmers of Tonggui Township (通贵乡) surrounded her. From oxygenation rules to disease prevention and control, Zhang Ting (张婷) spoke seriously, and everyone listened carefully.
As of the end of 2025, Zhang Ting (张婷) has driven 43 farmers, covering more than 10,000 mu of standardized ponds and lake ponds, helping each household increase their annual income by more than 50,000 yuan, and also providing more than 40 jobs. Now, the couple is trying to introduce river prawns and mandarin fish to develop diversified ecological breeding and make the industrial added value of the fish ponds higher.
"Building a hometown is not just a slogan, but to take root and do things solidly, so that this land can grow industries and the villagers can benefit from it." Zhang Ting (张婷) is full of confidence, and Liu Mingwei (刘明伟) next to her smiled and said, "I believe that more young people will come back in the future, so that they can see that agriculture has a future and their hometown has a future."
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) May 7th dispatch (Reporter Shen Shaotie (申少铁)) This year, May 8th is the 79th "World Red Cross Day." The national Red Cross system will conduct a series of humanitarian service, humanitarian communication, and resource mobilization activities around the theme of "Safeguarding Humanity, Working Together to Move Forward." On the 7th, the Red Cross Society of China (中国红十字会) held a press conference to introduce the relevant situation of carrying out humanitarian services.
Expanding the breadth and depth of humanitarian assistance work. Bian Xiao (边晓), member of the Party Group and Vice President of the Red Cross Society of China (中国红十字会), introduced that in the past year, projects such as the "Red Cross Angel Program" have provided assistance to more than 16,000 children with leukemia, congenital heart disease, cleft lip and palate, and rare diseases. Screening and assistance for children with congenital heart disease were carried out in 12 provinces, including Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Tibet (西藏), and Xinjiang (新疆), with more than 150,000 children screened throughout the year. The national Red Cross system has invested a total of more than 120 million yuan to build 966 rural and urban Fraternity Home projects, actively creating a platform for grassroots services to the masses.
Solidly carry out the "Three Donations" work to protect life and health. At present, Red Cross societies at all levels have established volunteer service teams for unpaid blood donation of more than 200,000 people. In 2025, the cumulative number of volunteer donor data in the China Marrow Donor Program (中华骨髓库) increased by 170,000 compared with the previous year, achieving 2,698 cases of non-blood related hematopoietic stem cell donation. As of the end of April 2026, the cumulative number of volunteer donor data in the China Marrow Donor Program (中华骨髓库) was nearly 3.79 million. In 2025, 285,000 new volunteers registered for human organ donation, achieving 6,931 donations.
Actively carry out emergency rescue and improve disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities. In 2025, the national Red Cross system launched 228 emergency responses, dispatched 2,580 rescue teams, urgently allocated more than 4.85 million pieces of disaster relief materials, and invested more than 400 million yuan in emergency rescue, relocation and resettlement, and post-disaster recovery and reconstruction; carried out more than 46,000 mass disaster prevention and mitigation lectures, emergency avoidance capacity training, and drills, benefiting nearly 14.48 million people; strengthened the construction of professional rescue capabilities, orderly promoted the construction of rescue teams in special environments such as high altitudes and extreme cold, and incorporated the Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门) Red Cross Societies into the national Red Cross emergency rescue regional cooperation mechanism.
Strengthen emergency first aid training and promote the configuration of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public places. In 2025, the national Red Cross system conducted more than 6.21 million emergency first aid certification trainings. As of the end of 2025, the national Red Cross system had cumulatively equipped more than 86,000 AEDs.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京), May 7th (Reporter Bai Jianfeng (白剑峰)) The National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委) and other 8 departments announced on the 7th the "Implementation Opinions on Reforming and Improving the Supply Guarantee Mechanism for Children's Medicines," aiming to better meet the needs of children's disease prevention and treatment medications.
Solving the R&D difficulties of children's medicines. Focus on major children's diseases and medication burden, meet urgent clinical needs, guide collaborative R&D, and fill medication gaps. Pediatric drugs on the list of drugs encouraging R&D applications and the catalog of drugs encouraging generic production will be given priority review and approval by relevant departments, priority inclusion in the National Essential Medicines List and the National Science and Technology Major Project for Innovative Drug R&D, and inclusion in the National Medical Insurance Drug List according to procedures.
Enrich the clinical R&D models for children's medicines. Encourage and support the construction of pediatric research wards in National Medical Centers (国家医学中心), National Regional Medical Centers (国家区域医疗中心), and National Clinical Medical Research Centers (国家临床医学研究中心). Explore the organization and establishment of a national children's clinical trial collaboration network and cross-institutional ethical review mechanisms. Promote the extrapolation of drug safety data from existing Chinese adult data to the Chinese pediatric population.
Innovate the R&D mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine for children. Give full play to the theories of traditional Chinese medicine, the experience of using Chinese medicine in humans, and clinical trial data to carry out research on Chinese medicine that conforms to the physiological and pathological characteristics of children, and establish an exclusive research paradigm and scientific evidence system that conforms to the characteristics of Chinese medicine, highlights the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine, and adapts to the clinical needs of pediatrics.
Strengthen the monitoring of shortage drugs and ensure supply. Support the inclusion of more pediatric drugs in the designated production varieties of small-variety drug (shortage drug) centralized production bases. Enrich the pediatric drugs in the central and local two-level reserves. During the peak season of seasonal infectious diseases, strengthen the supply guarantee of commonly used pediatric drugs such as antiviral drugs, antipyretic analgesics, etc.
Improve the payment management system. Strengthen data support, support commercial health insurance to develop children's insurance products, and encourage the inclusion of innovative drugs and orphan drugs in the scope of protection. In the national organized drug centralized volume procurement, group purchase pediatric-specific drugs and adult drugs. Optimize price difference rules to incentivize the supply of appropriate pediatric dosage forms and specifications.
Return to TopOn May 6th, workers at a garment company in Lianshui County (涟水县), Huai'an City (淮安市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省) were rushing to complete foreign trade orders.
Lianshui County (涟水县) adheres to the principle of strengthening the county through industry, continuously optimizes the business environment, attracts a number of high-quality enterprises to settle down and take root, provides employment opportunities for local residents, and allows more people to secure their "rice bowls" near their homes.
Photo by Zhao Qirui (赵启瑞) (People's Vision)
Return to TopBeijing, May 7th (Reporter Qiu Chaoyi (邱超奕)) - The reporter learned from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) that in the first quarter, the total income of the three social insurance funds was 2.54 trillion yuan, the total expenditure was 2.06 trillion yuan, and the cumulative balance at the end of March was 10.8 trillion yuan. The fund operation was generally stable.
As of the end of March, the number of people participating in the national basic pension insurance, unemployment insurance, and work-related injury insurance (including occupational injury protection) were 1.073 billion, 247 million, and 319 million, respectively, an increase of 1.87 million, 2.8 million, and 21.52 million year-on-year. In the first quarter, 45 billion yuan was paid for unemployment insurance benefits, basic medical insurance premiums paid on behalf of others, and pension insurance premiums paid for older benefit recipients. We guided various regions to implement assistance policies for urban and rural residents' pension insurance, and in the first quarter, we paid urban and rural residents' pension insurance premiums on behalf of 7.29 million low-income people, people in extreme poverty, and other vulnerable groups. As of the end of March, the National Social Security Public Service Platform had launched 104 national and inter-regional social insurance services, with a cumulative visit volume of over 10 billion person-times. The number of people holding national social security cards was 1.39 billion, of which 1.107 billion people received electronic social security cards, and a cumulative total of 189 national services were opened.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 7th (Reporter Lin Lili (林丽鹂)) The reporter learned from the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局): Starting from June 1, 2026, the "One List, One Database" management system will be implemented nationwide for the qualification accreditation of inspection and testing institutions to further optimize approval services and serve the high-quality economic and social development.
As of now, more than 53,000 inspection and testing institutions nationwide have obtained qualification accreditation, issuing more than 500 million testing reports annually. With the rapid development of the inspection and testing service industry, the application fields and social impact of qualification accreditation for inspection and testing institutions have continued to expand. However, they also face problems such as unclear boundaries of responsibilities and inconsistent implementation scopes and licensing bases in various regions, which are not conducive to building a unified, open, and fair competitive market environment for inspection and testing. Against this background, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) organized the formulation of the *List of Qualification Accreditation Items for Inspection and Testing Institutions* and the *Database of Qualification Accreditation Capability Items for Inspection and Testing Institutions* as the nationally unified implementation scope and licensing basis for qualification accreditation.
"One List" refers to the *List of Qualification Accreditation Items for Inspection and Testing Institutions*, covering eleven major categories of statutory fields, including product quality inspection, food inspection, agricultural product quality inspection, motor vehicle emission and safety technical inspection, medical device inspection, cosmetics inspection, forensic testing, ecological environment monitoring, forestry product quality inspection, forest tree seed and grass seed quality inspection, and import and export commodity inspection.
"One Database" refers to the *Database of Qualification Accreditation Capability Items for Inspection and Testing Institutions*, which currently includes more than 45,000 national standards, industry standards, international standards, and other inspection and testing-related standards. The State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) will dynamically adjust the "One List, One Database" in a timely manner based on the formulation and revision of laws, regulations, and standards, and publish it on the website of the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (国家认监委) for business entities and the public to query. Local market supervision departments should strictly handle qualification accreditation administrative licenses in accordance with the "One List, One Database" to achieve "full disclosure of items, full transparency of processes, and full uniformity of standards."
Clearly distinguish the behavioral requirements for inspection and testing activities carried out by inspection and testing institutions within and outside the scope of the "One List, One Database." For inspection and testing activities within the scope of the "One List, One Database," inspection and testing institutions shall apply for qualification accreditation and use qualification accreditation certificates and marks in accordance with laws and regulations; for inspection and testing capability items not included in the "One List, One Database," institutions may provide inspection and testing services to clients in accordance with the principles of capability, controllable risk, and user voluntariness, but shall not use qualification accreditation marks. At the same time, guide relevant bidding, procurement, and clients not to use the acquisition of qualification accreditation for inspection and testing capabilities outside the "One List, One Database" as a prerequisite, eliminate unreasonable thresholds, and create a fair and orderly market environment.
At the same time, strengthen innovative supervision and institutional guarantees suitable for new business forms. Improve departmental coordination, information sharing, and result mutual recognition mechanisms to avoid duplicate evaluations. In fields serving the development needs of strategic emerging industries and future industries, explore the establishment of a "sandbox supervision" system to support the inclusion of new capability projects at the forefront of technology into the "One List, One Database" under the premise of controllable risks, so as to encourage innovative inspection and testing activities, optimize the supply of inspection and testing services, better balance safety and vitality, and promote industry innovation and upgrading.
Return to TopThis newspaper Shenyang (沈阳), May 7th (Reporter Liu Jiahua (刘佳华)) reported: The reporter learned from a press conference held by the Information Office of the Liaoning Provincial Government (辽宁省政府) on the 7th that in the first quarter of this year, the province added 121,000 new urban jobs; 123,000 urban unemployed people were re-employed, an increase of 6.6% year-on-year; and 12,000 people with employment difficulties were helped to achieve employment.
It is reported that the Liaoning Province (辽宁省) Human Resources and Social Security Department (人力资源和社会保障部门) is closely focused on the province's industrial system construction requirements, continuing to polish the "Spring Warm Liaoshen (春暖辽沈)" employment brand, setting up 16 sub-actions throughout the year, which has guaranteed 3,767 major projects and key enterprises, held 2,919 recruitment activities, provided 761,200 job opportunities, solved 180,000 employment gaps, and released 293 million yuan in policy dividends.
At the same time, Liaoning (辽宁) has built a multi-dimensional employment service matrix, launching a combination of "recruitment docking + skills training + bottom-line security + transportation escort": since the beginning of the year, 289,000 rural laborers have been transferred to employment, and "point-to-point" special cars have helped 2,471 people return to their hometowns and jobs; the Employment Assistance Month activity was launched in advance, with a cumulative 568 online recruitment fairs and 457 offline recruitment activities, providing 148,000 job opportunities; services were sent to campuses early, recruitment frequency was increased, recruitment efforts were increased, and 106,500 job opportunities suitable for college graduates were developed; skills were strengthened to stabilize employment, and a total of 73,400 person-times of various vocational skills training were carried out this year, and 6,072 person-times of subsidized training were carried out for rural transferred labor.
In addition, Liaoning (辽宁) has strengthened the monitoring of enterprise employment, configured 956 service specialists, customized assistance programs for 2,819 enterprises, and released 84,600 job information, ensuring the stable employment of key industrial chains; a dense service network has been woven, electronic maps of service stations have been deployed, and the role of human resources markets at all levels and 798 "Comfortable Employment (舒心就业)" guidance service stations has been brought into play to provide all-weather employment services; the governance of wage arrears has been deepened, and the scope of governance has been expanded from the construction field to labor-intensive processing and manufacturing, foreign trade, catering services, and new formats. In the first quarter, the province investigated and dealt with 3,863 cases of wage arrears, and recovered 287 million yuan in wages for 18,700 workers.
Return to TopThis Tianjin (天津) report, May 7th (Reporter Gong Xiangjuan (龚相娟)) - According to a press conference held by the Tianjin (天津) Municipal Government Information Office, by the end of 2025, Tianjin (天津) has opened 1,852 "Elderly Canteen" (老人家食堂) locations, achieving full coverage in urban areas excluding agricultural districts, and operating 100% under market principles. These canteens have served over 22 million people, including 15.84 million elderly individuals, with 7.04 million elderly individuals receiving meal subsidies.
The "Elderly Canteens" (老人家食堂) provide community services, catering to the elderly, office workers, and students. Elderly individuals who meet certain criteria can enjoy meal subsidies, including: elderly individuals aged 80 and above with Tianjin (天津) household registration; elderly individuals aged 70 and above with Tianjin (天津) household registration who are recipients of visitation and care services, including seven categories of especially vulnerable elderly individuals such as the widowed, living alone, empty-nesters, left-behind elderly, disabled, severely disabled, and those from special family planning families; recipients of Tianjin (天津) home-based elderly care (nursing) subsidies who are also recipients of minimum living security benefits, members of families on the edge of minimum living security, and whose disability level is severe or higher; severely disabled individuals aged 60 (inclusive) to 70 (exclusive) who receive Tianjin (天津) living allowances for disabled individuals. Elderly meal subsidies are not directly distributed as cash but are reflected through price discounts when paying for meals. Elderly individuals who meet the subsidy conditions can enjoy price discounts by using their third-generation social security card at the "Elderly Canteens" (老人家食堂).
Return to TopMacau, May 7th (Reported by Fu Zimei (富子梅) of this newspaper) The 2026 "Macau Youth Employment Matching Fair" and "Macau Youth Pre-employment Counseling Fair" opened on the 7th. The Education and Youth Development Bureau (教育及青年发展局) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (劳工事务局) of the Macau Special Administrative Region (澳门特区) Government, through cross-departmental collaboration, provide a platform for young people and enterprises to mutually select each other, offering more than 1,300 positions to help Macau (澳门) youth and fresh graduates smoothly enter the job market.
Chan Un Tong (陈元童), Director of the Labour Affairs Bureau (劳工事务局) of the Macau Special Administrative Region (澳门特区) Government, stated that the cross-departmental collaboration under the guidance of the Employment Promotion Coordination Working Group continues to advance various youth employment support initiatives, ensuring that college graduates smoothly enter the workforce, achieve stable employment, and then move towards high-quality and full employment, injecting youthful momentum into Macau's (澳门) moderately diversified economic development.
After the opening ceremony, the University of Macau (澳门大学), Macao Polytechnic University (澳门理工大学), and Macao University of Tourism (澳门旅游大学) jointly presented "Recruitment Planning for the Macau-Hengqin International Education (University) City (澳琴国际教育（大学）城)," providing an in-depth explanation of relevant development opportunities. It is reported that the Macau-Hengqin International Education (University) City (澳琴国际教育（大学）城) offers 130 administrative employment positions, helping Macau (澳门) youth and fresh graduates find an ideal platform to showcase their talents.
The Employment Matching Fair brings together more than 60 enterprises and institutions in Macau (澳门), launching over 1,300 positions, covering various fields such as integrated leisure tourism, hotel services, information technology, banking and finance, air transportation, and social services. The Pre-employment Counseling Fair focuses on the entire process needs of youth job seekers, covering 5 aspects of support services including workplace guidance, lecture roadshows, emotional support, personal consultation, and career planning, providing comprehensive services to meet the employment needs of young people at different stages. On the first day, the Employment Matching Fair and Pre-employment Counseling Fair had over 1,100 participants, and the event will continue until the 9th.
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As an important component of Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought adheres to the "two combinations" and makes important original contributions to enriching and developing Marxist political economy. From the perspective of the history of economic thought, the experience and wisdom accumulated by Chinese civilization in its long history provide rich ideological resources for modern economic governance. The introduction of the basic principles and methodology of Marxist political economy places these traditional resources into the overall logic of productive forces and relations of production, economic base and superstructure, and obtains theoretical life with contemporary value. Marxist political economy provides a scientific analytical paradigm for outstanding traditional Chinese economic thought, and outstanding traditional Chinese economic thought injects practical wisdom into the innovative development of Marxist political economy. The two are highly compatible. Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought not only adheres to the basic principles of Marxist political economy, but also realizes the creative transformation and innovative development of outstanding traditional Chinese economic thought, demonstrating the theoretical character of the unity of national character and the spirit of the times.
Forging a New Height of Value for Economic Development
In the long historical process, Chinese civilization has formed distinct value pursuits and transformed them into important orientations for economic and social development in practice. Our sages not only emphasized the growth of material wealth, but also paid more attention to the maintenance of social equity. Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought, through the creative combination of Marxist value theory and the economic ethics and value pursuits contained in outstanding traditional Chinese culture, promotes the traditional wisdom of enriching the people and attaching importance to both righteousness and benefit, and forms a modern economic ethics and value pursuit that takes into account both efficiency and fairness.
Sublimate the distributive justice of "benefiting the people." "To govern the world, one must first be fair, and fairness will bring peace to the world." Our sages have a profound understanding of "using righteousness to control profit," criticizing "the rich accumulate huge wealth, while the poor eat chaff," and emphasizing "governing a country has constants, and benefiting the people is the foundation." Marxist political economy believes that distribution is determined by production and in turn affects production, "and what can best promote production is the mode of distribution that enables all members of society to develop, maintain, and exercise their abilities as fully as possible," which provides a scientific framework for understanding the issue of distribution. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that "promoting common prosperity in high-quality development" and constructing a basic institutional arrangement for the coordinated support of primary distribution, redistribution, and tertiary distribution, while firmly guarding the bottom line of preventing large-scale poverty and poverty return, promoting more rural residents to become rich through hard work, and steadily expanding the scale of the middle-income group with the solemn declaration of "no one can be left behind in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects; no one can be left behind on the road to common prosperity," and solidly promoting common prosperity, so that the fruits of modernization can benefit all people more and more fairly, transforming traditional concepts into a systematic social wealth regulation mechanism, demonstrating the superiority of the basic socialist distribution system, and providing a solid guarantee for achieving common prosperity.
Activate the innovative momentum of "daily renewal." The Chinese nation has always advocated innovation and creation. From "Although Zhou is an old state, its mandate is new" and "If you can renovate yourself for one day, then do so every day, and again every day," we can see that Chinese civilization contains a profound spirit of innovation. The Marxist theory of productive forces reveals the important role of innovation in economic and social development, pointing out that science and technology themselves are increasingly becoming an internal and increasingly powerful productive force in the process of civilization development. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized "adhering to cultivating a culture of innovation and inheriting the innovative genes of outstanding traditional Chinese culture," and put forward a series of important arguments such as "scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement are the fundamental support for promoting the overall development situation," which not only highly promotes the spirit of innovation contained in outstanding traditional Chinese culture, but also realizes the innovative development of Marx's view that science and technology are a driving force and a revolutionary force. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, our Party has deeply promoted the implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy, proposed the strategic task of accelerating the construction of an innovative country, established the goal of building a strong country in science and technology by 2035, continuously deepened the reform of the science and technology system, fully stimulated the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of scientific and technological personnel, and vigorously promoted scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, injecting strong momentum into Chinese-style modernization.
Enhancing New Wisdom in Macroeconomic Governance
After thousands of years of development, Chinese civilization has formed a unique and effective governance system. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The rich philosophical thoughts, humanistic spirit, educational thoughts, and moral concepts of outstanding traditional Chinese culture can provide useful enlightenment for people to understand and transform the world, and can provide useful inspiration for governing the country." Based on the complex practice of modern national governance, Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought creatively applies the basic principles of Marxism, sublimates the governance wisdom in outstanding traditional Chinese economic thought into modern governance concepts, provides an important plan for the macroeconomic governance of super-large countries, and contributes Chinese wisdom to global governance.
Improve the art of regulation of "**执两用中**" (zhí liǎng yòng zhōng - "hold two ends use the middle," to adopt a balanced and moderate approach). The governance concept of "holding the middle" in the Book of Documents is an important part of the regulatory wisdom in outstanding traditional Chinese economic thought. The high complexity of the modern market economy often requires a more accurate grasp of the boundary between the government and the market. Developing a socialist market economy, enabling the market to play a decisive role in resource allocation, and better发挥 (fā huī - "bring into play") the role of the government are important theoretical achievements of contemporary Chinese Marxist political economy, which profoundly reveal that the economic functions of modern countries are not limited to maintaining market order and compensating for market failures, but also lie in guiding the direction of economic development through macro-governance. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly emphasized "adhering to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability," scientifically applying the balanced wisdom of "holding the middle," and making interval regulation, targeted regulation, and discretionary regulation more flexible and effective. Interval regulation defines the goal of macro-control as a reasonable interval; targeted regulation focuses on precise efforts and carries out targeted regulation for outstanding problems in economic operation; discretionary regulation flexibly adjusts policies according to changes in the economic situation. This reflects the governance realm of "achieving breadth and depth," promotes a better combination of an effective market and a promising government, and provides an important guarantee for further liberating and developing productive forces and solidly promoting high-quality development.
Innovate the security system of "food as the primary task of governance." China has always had the understanding of "food as the primary task of governance." However, the traditional security system is limited by the foundation of the small-scale peasant economy and technical conditions, and its guarantee capacity is limited, and its role is mainly limited to disaster relief. Marxism believes that the production of food is the primary condition for the survival of direct producers and all production. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that "we must implement a national food security strategy based on self-reliance, domestic focus, ensuring production capacity, moderate imports, and scientific and technological support," enhance the resilience and stability of the agricultural industry chain and supply chain, strengthen the storage of grain on the land and the storage of grain in technology, vigorously develop modern agriculture, highlight the dialectical unity of traditional governance wisdom and modern governance capabilities, and provide a solid support for high-quality economic development.
Smooth the economic cycle of "financial and material circulation." The market is the basic platform for economic activities. The ancients in our country had the concept of "the market can know the governance of chaos, and can know the quantity" very early on. The theoretical analysis framework of Marxist political economy, such as economic circulation, focuses on smooth economic circulation and promotes the formation of a spiral upward virtuous development of the national economy. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to building a unified national market, pointing out that "we must resolutely remove the blockages that hinder the construction of a unified national market," and strive to promote the unification of systems such as property rights protection, fair competition, and quality standards, break down barriers to the flow of factors, unblock blockages in logistics, capital flow, and information flow, promote the transformation of connectivity in the traditional sense into institutional and systematic modern connectivity, and strive to build a high-standard market system that is unified and open, competitive and orderly, with complete systems and improved governance, realize the optimal allocation of resources, and hedge the uncertainty of the international cycle with the internal stability and long-term growth of the domestic cycle.
Opening up a New Realm of Ecological Economic Development
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The Chinese nation has always respected nature and loved nature, and the Chinese civilization that has lasted for more than 5,000 years has nurtured a rich ecological culture." Based on the practice of ecological civilization construction in the new era, Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought, through the creative combination of Marxist ecological views and outstanding traditional Chinese ecological culture, sublimates simple philosophical concepts into a systematic modern ecological economic theory, transforms them into the practical driving force for promoting the development and growth of green productive forces, and embarks on a new road of ecological priority and green development, providing a Chinese solution for breaking through the old model of the opposition between environmental protection and economic growth in the traditional concept of development.
Apply the holistic concept of "**天人合一**" (tiān rén hé yī - "unity of man and nature," the belief that humans should live in harmony with nature). "Unity of man and nature" constitutes the philosophical cornerstone of traditional Chinese ecological wisdom. The Book of Changes says "wealth becomes the way of heaven and earth, assisting the suitability of heaven and earth," which contains the ecological wisdom of acting in accordance with the laws of nature. Marxism believes that the relationship between man and nature is the most basic relationship in human society, revealing the dialectical unity between man and nature, and providing a scientific objective material cycle law for "unity of man and nature." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward important arguments such as "green waters and green mountains are golden mountains and silver mountains, and protecting the environment is protecting productive forces," which not only embodies the soul of Marxist ecological views, but also contains the roots of outstanding traditional Chinese ecological culture such as "unity of man and nature" and "all things grow together," regarding the environment as a close partner that shares weal and woe with mankind, revealing the key significance of ecological civilization for the development of a new form of human civilization, breaking through the pessimistic prediction of the "limits to growth" theory, surpassing the mindset of some Western environmentalists who separate ecological environmental protection from economic development, and realizing a fundamental leap in the ecological economic view.
Develop the utilization principle of "**取之有度**" (qǔ zhī yǒu dù - "take with measure," to use resources sustainably). Outstanding traditional Chinese economic thought emphasizes "taking with measure and using with thrift," such as Mencius saying "If you do not violate the farming season, the grain will be more than you can eat; if you do not use fine nets to enter the ponds, the fish and turtles will be more than you can eat; if you enter the mountains and forests with axes and hatchets at the right time, the timber will be more than you can use," which embodies the simple idea of sustainable development. Marxist political economy believes that natural resources, as objects of labor, are basic elements that constitute productive forces. Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought applies Marxist political economy to activate the principle of "taking with measure and using with thrift" in outstanding traditional Chinese economic thought and applies it to contemporary practice, innovatively developing it into a green development path of mutual promotion between ecological industrialization and industrial ecology. For example, facing the practical problem of how to implement protection in development in the Yangtze River Basin, it clearly put forward "jointly grasping large-scale protection and not engaging in large-scale development," leading the areas along the river to embark on the correct path of "protecting in development and developing in protection." This transforms "taking with measure and using with thrift" into an operable and assessable regional collaborative governance plan, reflecting the systematic nature of overall planning on a grand spatiotemporal scale, powerfully correcting the backward concept that environmental protection and economic growth are mutually exclusive and cannot be achieved at the same time, promoting environmental protection and economic growth to complement each other, and forming the Chinese experience of accelerating the cultivation and development of green productive forces.
Activating New Momentum for Global Economic Growth
Since ancient times, Chinese civilization has upheld an open and inclusive attitude, actively carried out exchanges and cooperation with countries around the world, and made important contributions to the progress of human civilization. From the opening of the ancient Silk Road to Zheng He's voyages to the West, the ideal pursuit of a world of great harmony in Chinese civilization has been consistent. In today's deeply developing economic globalization, Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought emphasizes mutual respect, equal cooperation, and mutual benefit and win-win results, providing new ideas and solutions for solving global problems, promoting global economic growth, and promoting the progress of human society.
Promote the long-standing tradition of opening up to the outside world in Chinese civilization. The ancients said "trade is the way of mutual benevolence and the way of mutual benefit," reflecting the concept of opening up to the outside world in ancient China. However, the traditional open system is limited by historical conditions, and its degree of openness, institutional guarantees, etc. are limited, and it is difficult to adapt to the needs of the deep development of economic globalization. Marxism elaborates in detail on world trade, the world market, and other issues, expounding the essence, logic, and process of economic globalization, and laying the theoretical foundation for our understanding of economic globalization today. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) coordinates the "two overall situations," emphasizing "adhering to high-level opening up to the outside world and accelerating the construction of a new development pattern with the domestic cycle as the mainstay and the domestic and international dual cycles promoting each other," and puts forward a series of methodologies for promoting a higher level of opening up to the outside world, promoting a better combination of "bringing in" and "going out." By implementing measures such as the customs closure operation of the Hainan Free Trade Port to create diverse forms of open highlands, flexibly and pragmatically expanding the network of economic and trade partnerships, actively connecting with international high-standard economic and trade rules, continuously releasing the dividends of institutional opening up, and promoting better connectivity between the domestic and international markets, China's door to opening up is opening wider and wider, allowing China to achieve development and progress in international economic cooperation.
Demonstrate the world sentiment of "**天下为公**" (tiān xià wéi gōng - "the world is for all," a world where everyone is treated fairly). The Chinese ancestors have always had the beautiful expectation of "when the Great Way is in practice, the world is for all," and carried out exchanges and cooperation with the way of trustworthiness and good neighborliness. With a visionary perspective and a concern for humanity, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly grasps the characteristics of the times in which all countries in the world are universally connected and interdependent, puts forward the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, develops the Marxist theory of world history, inherits the outstanding traditional Chinese culture of "the world is one family" and "harmonious coexistence of all nations," profoundly answers the questions of the times "what is wrong with the world and what should we do," and emphasizes that countries with different social systems, different ideologies, different historical cultures, and different levels of development share common interests, share rights, and share responsibilities in international affairs. Our country actively participates in global economic governance, carries out extensive cooperation through cooperation mechanisms such as the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, injects impetus into the sustainable development of the global economy, provides new ideas and models for global economic governance, and works together with countries around the world to create a better future.
(Author's affiliation: School of Economics, Renmin University of China)
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To be an official and engage in politics, one must not only be clean oneself, but also dare to take responsibility; one must not only be diligent in administration, but also be honest and upright. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "We must unify cleanliness and responsibility, diligence and integrity, and dare to shoulder heavy burdens, tackle tough issues, and take on difficult tasks." This important exposition provides fundamental guidance for Party members and cadres in the new era to establish themselves, perform their duties, and exercise their power. To deeply understand and consciously practice the important requirement of "unifying cleanliness and responsibility, diligence and integrity" is the essence of establishing and practicing a correct view of performance, and it is also an important guarantee for taking responsibility and striving forward during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
Cleanliness and responsibility are the concentrated embodiment of the political character and conscious action of Party members and cadres. Cleanliness is the foundation of one's conduct and the basis of governance, emphasizing the need to build a strong ideological defense line, adhere to the red line of laws and disciplines, and reject all temptations and corruption. As the ancients said, "Not accepting is incorruptible, not being sullied is pure." Only by always adhering to integrity, cultivating an honest character, and fostering a clean realm can Party members and cadres maintain the political nature of Communists forever. Responsibility is the key to success and the foundation of mission, emphasizing the need to be responsible for one's territory, responsible for one's duties, and fulfill one's responsibilities. As the saying goes, "It is a lifelong shame for an official to avoid responsibility." In the face of major issues of principle, one must dare to show one's sword; in the face of crises, one must dare to step forward; and in the face of mistakes, one must dare to take responsibility.
Diligence and integrity are the code of conduct for Party members and cadres in performing their duties, exercising their power, and serving the people. Diligence is the key to performing duties and the way to serve the people, requiring Party members and cadres to be devoted to their duties and diligent in their work, with a sense of responsibility of "always being concerned," focusing their minds on "wanting to do things," embodying their abilities in "being able to do things," and locking their goals on "accomplishing things." Integrity is the virtue of being an official and the precept of exercising power, requiring Party members and cadres to be in awe of power, manage power well, and use power cautiously. "Fairness produces clarity, integrity produces prestige." Only by being clean oneself and having a clear breeze in one's sleeves can one win the trust and support of the people.
Cleanliness and responsibility, diligence and integrity are a profound reflection of the dialectical materialism in establishing and practicing a correct view of performance. First, they are complementary and indispensable. "Responsibility" without "cleanliness" is sometimes more harmful than not taking responsibility; "cleanliness" without "responsibility" turns Party members and cadres into "armchair critics" and "peaceful officials," seemingly uncorrupted, but in fact delaying development and failing the people. Similarly, "integrity" is the bottom line and guarantee of "diligence." Diligence without integrity may be transformed into a tool for seeking personal gain; "diligence" is the value embodiment and ultimate destination of "integrity." Integrity divorced from entrepreneurship becomes empty and powerless, and even becomes a "shield" for inaction. Second, they embody the Marxist dialectical unity of motive and effect, process and result, and self-discipline and other-discipline. "Cleanliness" and "integrity" focus on internal moral self-discipline, which are the premise and norms of behavior; "responsibility" and "diligence" focus on external practical actions and work results, which are the realization and test of value. The two are unified in the practice of serving the people, and unified in the dialectical process of transforming the objective world and transforming the subjective world. At the same time, they centrally embody the inherent logic of self-cultivation, family management, governance, and peace in the world in the excellent traditional Chinese culture. "Self-cultivation" is the foundation, reflecting "cleanliness" and "integrity," emphasizing the improvement of personal morality and the tempering of integrity; "governing the country and pacifying the world" is the goal, corresponding to "responsibility" and "diligence," emphasizing the responsibility and action of managing the world and benefiting the people.
Unifying cleanliness and responsibility, diligence and integrity is not a simple combination of words, but a profound ideological casting and action integration. To establish and practice a correct view of performance, we must improve our understanding in "integration." Fully recognize that "cleanliness" and "responsibility" are not opposed, "integrity" and "diligence" are not contradictory, "cleanliness" is the "amulet" of "responsibility," and "integrity" is the "stabilizer" of "diligence." We must truly regard "cleanliness" as the confidence to start a business and "integrity" as the background color of diligent performance, so that we can both stand up and meet difficulties, and strictly abide by the rules and not cross the red line. Cultivate character in "cultivation." Frequently dust off "ideological dust" and think more about the "harm of greed," maintain the consciousness of being cautious and discreet when alone and in subtle places, and cultivate a "clean" character; take the lead in working hard and bearing heavy burdens, and shoulder the heaviest burdens and tackle the toughest issues in serving high-quality development, and cultivate a "responsible" character; resolutely guard against formalism and bureaucracy, and focus on investigating the actual situation, making practical moves, and seeking practical results, and cultivate a "diligent" character; always maintain awe of power, and exercise power fairly, legally, and honestly, and cultivate an "integrity" character. Demonstrate value in "doing." Focus on the primary task of high-quality development, go all out to grasp reform, promote development, and ensure stability, ensure a good start and a good step for the "15th Five-Year Plan," and truly ensure that the people are in our hearts, work is for the people, think about what the masses think, are anxious about what the masses are anxious about, solve the difficulties of the masses, and wholeheartedly create happiness for the people.
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Since the new era, China's tourism development has entered a fast track, with continuous expansion of market scale, increasingly diverse product systems, continuous consolidation of the industrial base, and a more complete policy support system, successfully forging a unique path of Chinese tourism development. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Focus on improving the modern tourism industry system, accelerate the construction of a strong tourism country, so that the tourism industry can better serve a better life, promote economic development, build a spiritual home, display the image of China, and enhance mutual learning among civilizations." At present, China's tourism industry has shifted to a stage of high-quality development. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, to promote the construction of a strong tourism country, it is necessary to accurately grasp the new trends and new requirements facing the tourism industry, leverage China's super-large market advantages, take enriching the supply of high-quality tourism products as a starting point, focus on improving the modern tourism industry system, and better leverage the important role of the tourism industry in promoting high-quality development, creating a high-quality life, and promoting high-level opening up.
Enriching the supply of high-quality tourism products is by no means a simple addition of quantity, but a comprehensive upgrade of personalization, depth, and experience, and an active exploration of new formats and new models. With the continuous upgrading of cultural and tourism consumption demand and the increasingly fierce market competition, traditional sightseeing products are no longer able to meet the expectations of tourists. Only by promoting the transformation of tourism products from "quantitative accumulation" to "qualitative leap" can we inject new impetus into development and achieve high-quality development of the tourism industry. This requires us to focus on continuously optimizing the industrial ecology and enhancing iterative innovation capabilities, always adhering to demand adaptation, cultural empowerment, and model innovation, and embarking on a development path that combines quality and characteristics, connotation and vitality.
Closely monitor market demand and dynamically adjust the supply of tourism products. With the increasing spiritual and cultural needs of the people and the continuous upgrading of consumption levels, people's requirements for tourism products are also constantly improving. They are no longer satisfied with the traditional cursory tour, but expect to gain emotional satisfaction through tourism experiences. We must actively adapt to changes, develop customized products such as outdoor leisure, nature education, health and wellness vacations, senior tourism, and parent-child study tours, cultivate new tourism formats with composite functions, and promote the transformation of tourism from single sightseeing to composite consumption to meet the diverse and personalized needs of tourists. Seize the growing emotional consumption and happy consumption needs of the public, vigorously promote the scenarization design and ritual presentation of tourism products, explore a new model of "resource scenarization, scene experientialization, and experience immersion," and provide in-depth tourism experiences through co-creation production and interactive performance arrangements between hosts and guests. For example, Leling Film and Television City (乐陵影视城) in Shandong (山东) allows tourists to go from "watching a play" to "being in a play" through interactive experience projects, and the "Chang'an Twelve Hours (长安十二时辰)" theme block in Shaanxi (陕西) creates a new cultural and tourism space integrating historical culture, intangible cultural heritage experience, and digital intelligence technology. Through innovations in presentation forms and experience models, it enriches the tourist experience while injecting new impetus into the development of the tourism industry.
Deepen cultural empowerment and highlight the value leadership of tourism products. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The cultural industry and the tourism industry are inseparable. We must adhere to shaping tourism with culture and promoting culture with tourism, promote the integrated development of culture and tourism, and allow people to appreciate the beauty of nature while experiencing the beauty of culture and cultivating the beauty of the soul." Deeply integrating cultural resources into tourism helps to enhance taste, enrich connotation, and promote the quality and efficiency of tourism development. At the same time, tourism disseminates cultural values and humanistic spirit in a subtle way, which can effectively enhance the attractiveness, dissemination, and influence of culture. We must make culture the core competitiveness of tourism products and promote the integration of culture and tourism in a wider range, at a deeper level, and at a higher level. Deepen the excavation, interpretation, and utilization of local characteristic historical and cultural resources, build a distinctive cultural brand with recognition, and enhance the cultural connotation of tourism products. For example, Zhejiang Province (浙江省) has carried out a cultural gene activation project to cultivate provincial cultural symbols such as Liangzhu Culture (良渚文化), Song Dynasty Culture (宋韵文化), and Wu-Yue Culture (吴越文化), empowering the development of the cultural and tourism industry. Actively explore a path of content innovation that relies less on facilities, requires lightweight investment, and allows for continuous iteration. By carefully integrating elements, strengthening creative design, and enriching unique expressions, we can effectively release the value of cultural resources and derive diverse product formats. For example, the "out of the circle" of cultural and creative products such as the Phoenix Crown refrigerator magnet of the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆) and the glazed window bookmark of the Humble Administrator's Garden (拙政园) in Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏) reflects the deep integration of cultural connotation and product design, effectively enhancing the commemorative value and social attributes of tourism products. Promote digital empowerment of cultural and tourism integration, and use technologies such as virtual simulation, digital twins, and holographic projection to achieve dynamic presentation of cultural resources and vivid revitalization of historical scenes. Accelerate intelligent transformation, strengthen mobile terminal communication, build a smart cultural and tourism platform, expand digital consumption scenarios, and promote the transformation of "traffic" into "retention."
Build a collaborative ecosystem to ensure the quality improvement of tourism products. The cultivation and continuous upgrading of high-quality tourism products rely on a virtuous ecosystem of multi-party collaborative interaction among the government, enterprises, and tourists. Only by breaking down barriers, gathering development synergy, and forming a collaborative mechanism of "government guidance, enterprise leadership, resident participation, and tourist feedback" can we enrich the variety of tourism products and improve the quality of tourism products. The government should focus on creating a friendly and efficient business environment, and promote the transformation of various resources into tangible products that can be perceived, experienced, and consumed through policy innovation and public service improvement, so that more spaces can become innovative carriers with embedded, integrated, and value-added tourism functions. Strengthen the cross-border integration and collaborative innovation of tourism with sports, agriculture, and other fields, and focus on cultivating more new tourism products, new spaces, new scenes, and new functions. As the direct supplier of tourism products, the service quality and innovation ability of enterprises are the key to determining product quality. They should base themselves on market demand and cultural characteristics, carefully polish product details, improve service levels, and launch high-quality tourism products that combine personalization, depth, and experience to provide tourists with a high-quality experience. At the same time, actively guide community residents to participate in tourism development, share the dividends of tourism development through employment in scenic spots, homestay operations, etc., enrich tourism products, improve tourism services and the environment, and further enhance tourists' sense of experience and belonging. In addition, a convenient and efficient channel and processing mechanism for tourist feedback can be established. Through online platforms, offline suggestion boxes, on-site consultation, and other methods, tourists are encouraged to express reasonable demands and feedback on their experiences. The tourist feedback processing mechanism can be used to respond to tourist demands and sort out problems and shortcomings in a timely manner, thereby continuously optimizing products, improving services, and forming a virtuous cycle of "tourist feedback—subject improvement—product upgrade—experience enhancement."
(The author is the Executive Dean of the Capital Institute of Cultural and Tourism Development of Beijing International Studies University (北京第二外国语学院首都文化和旅游发展研究院).)
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Editor's Note: In January of this year, the General Office of the State Council issued the "List of Key Items for the First Batch of 'Efficiently Handling One Matter' in 2026" (国务院办公厅) , covering people's livelihood areas of concern to the masses such as employment, homeownership, and elderly care, promoting the transformation of government services from "can be done" to "easy to do, easy to handle." Another list, another batch of convenient service items, what new changes will this "Efficiently Handling One Matter" reform bring to people's lives? What reform mechanisms and innovative measures are being taken in various places?
Recently, reporters from this newspaper visited Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Shandong (山东), Yunnan (云南) and other places to see how various places are optimizing government services, promoting the implementation of "Efficiently Handling One Matter," and continuously enhancing the people's sense of gain and happiness.
Old-Age Subsidy Application—
A single form achieves one-time application and online processing.
"Hello, where can I apply for old-age subsidies?" In the service hall of the Haibowan District (海勃湾区) Government Service Center in Wuhai City (乌海市), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区), Liu Guilan (刘桂兰), a 61-year-old resident, asked the staff in the service hall.
"Auntie, we can now do it directly on our mobile phones." Li Qian (李倩), the person in charge of the service hall, patiently explained to Liu Guilan (刘桂兰) and helped her search for the "Haiqu eJia" (海区e家) WeChat mini-program on her mobile phone, find the "Subsidy Application" section, and then guide her to enter her name, ID number, and address to log in.
Li Qian (李倩) introduced that now residents of Haibowan District (海勃湾区) only need to upload photos of their ID card and household registration book to apply for old-age subsidies, and the system can automatically capture relevant information to generate an application form, which is pushed to the background for review, and then the results are fed back to the applicant.
In less than 5 minutes, Liu Guilan (刘桂兰) received a text message prompt of "Successful Application" and completed the online application for old-age subsidies. "Before, I had to take a bunch of materials to the community, street, and government service hall, which was a lot of trouble. Now I only need to click a few times on my mobile phone, which is too convenient," Liu Guilan (刘桂兰) said.
Why was it slow to handle in the past? The application for old-age subsidies is related to the vital interests of the elderly and involves multiple links. There are data barriers between departments, resulting in a long processing cycle.
In order to solve the pain points of the elderly in handling affairs, Wuhai City (乌海市) has included old-age subsidy applications and other service items in the "Efficiently Handling One Matter" reform. Through departmental collaboration and process reengineering, relying on the "Haiqu eJia" (海区e家) WeChat mini-program, the handling process involving multiple links and materials is now integrated into a single form, realizing "one-time application and online processing." "The application materials have been greatly simplified, the processing links have been reduced by 60%, and the entire process time limit has been reduced from 15 working days in the past to 4 working days," said Tian Yuan (田园), director of the Haibowan District (海勃湾区) Government Service and Data Management Bureau.
At the same time, considering that some elderly people are not familiar with smartphone operations, Haibowan District (海勃湾区) not only retained offline windows in the service hall, but also formed a team of assistants in 7 towns (streets). The elderly only need to contact the community, and staff will come to their door to teach them how to operate, so they can complete the process without leaving their homes.
As of now, the "Old-Age Subsidy One Matter" service has covered all streets and communities in Haibowan District (海勃湾区), and 85% of the elderly have successfully applied for old-age subsidies through online channels, with a cumulative total of 46,932 related businesses completed.
Collaborative Transfer of "Real Estate Registration + Water, Electricity, Gas, Heating, Cable TV, and Broadband"—
One problem gives rise to an efficient service mechanism.
"I originally thought that after completing the real estate ownership certificate, I would have to run to multiple business halls such as water, electricity, gas, heating, cable TV, and broadband. I didn't expect that it would all be done in one window, filling out one form, in less than 20 minutes," said Zhang Hao (张昊), who was handling business at the Qingdao (青岛市) Real Estate Registration Center in Shandong Province (山东省). He came to Qingdao (青岛) from another place to work. He originally thought that buying a house and obtaining a certificate would be very complicated, but when handling the collaborative transfer of "Real Estate Registration + Water, Electricity, Gas, Heating, Cable TV, and Broadband," he truly felt the efficiency and peace of mind brought about by the reform of government services.
Currently, more than 110 public service units in Qingdao (青岛市) have access to the real estate registration system, covering the entire Qingdao (青岛) area. The public only needs to check the corresponding items in the application form, without having to run to multiple places. A set of materials and an application form allow the registration department to directly push the application information to the relevant units to complete the collaborative transfer, solving the pain points and difficulties for different groups in handling affairs.
In Qingdao (青岛), such convenience is not an isolated case. Wang (王) Auntie, a 72-year-old Qingdao (青岛) citizen, clutching a stack of materials, walked into the Wuxia Road (巫峡路) Real Estate Registration Service Hall in Shinan District (市南区) with the support of her children.
Three months ago, Wang (王) Auntie's husband suddenly died of a myocardial infarction, leaving behind an old house. Before coming, Wang (王) Auntie was very worried. She heard from her neighbors that in the past, to handle real estate inheritance, she would first have to spend thousands of yuan on notarization, prepare all the materials and run to several departments, and it would often take one or two months to complete.
As soon as she entered the door, the assistant specialist guided them to the "Non-Notarized Inheritance" area and explained in detail the current non-notarized inheritance policy: no notarization, no need to run around, the death certificate of the old partner can be directly retrieved through information sharing channels; if the child does not bring an ID card, an electronic certificate can still be used. Wang (王) Auntie was worried that the death certificate of her old partner's parents could not be issued. The staff informed her that because her old partner was over 75 years old when he died, the death of his parents could be resolved through a notification commitment system; worried about running back and forth to obtain the certificate, she could directly check the mailing certificate on the application form, and the certificate would be sent home for free.
Fifteen minutes later, the business was accepted. Wang (王) Auntie, who walked out of the hall, breathed a sigh of relief: "I feel relieved all of a sudden." Before deepening the "Efficiently Handling One Matter" reform, the Qingdao (青岛市) Natural Resources and Planning Bureau began to explore the free handling of real estate non-notarized inheritance (bequest) ownership investigation business. Since June 2017, this business has saved the public more than 200 million yuan in notarization fees.
In daily service, the Qingdao (青岛市) Natural Resources and Planning Bureau reviews each complex individual case that is solved: Where are the difficulties? How was it solved? Can it be promoted?
Slowly, a "1+1+3" service mechanism "grew" out: creating 1 set of service system with local characteristics, turning "a bunch of things" such as transaction, tax payment, loan, water, electricity, gas and heating transfer into "one thing," and realizing online handling of 90% of registration items; forming 1 set of unified technical service standards for the city for non-standard standards and difficult business promotion, and 45 high-frequency businesses can be handled in any registration hall in the city; establishing 3 "Qing Yi Deng" (青易登) special studios, popularizing the law to more than 16,000 people, tackling 162 tough projects, and resolving more than 300 disputes.
One-Stop Teacher Qualification Certification—
One window provides simultaneous "physical examination + acceptance + certification."
Recently, Xiao Quancui (肖权翠), who lives in Ludian County (鲁甸县), Zhaotong City (昭通市), Yunnan Province (云南省), just completed her teacher qualification certification. On the road to job hunting, a "stone" in her heart has finally landed. "After the physical examination at the hospital, the qualification can be confirmed on the spot. It is very convenient to be certified in one visit!" Xiao Quancui (肖权翠) said.
Teacher qualification certification only requires "one visit," thanks to the flexible special window opened by the "Efficiently Handling One Matter" reform in Ludian County (鲁甸县).
In Ludian County (鲁甸县) Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, from clear signage guidance to physical examinations according to the project, to receiving two materials of identity information and ID photos submitted at the receiving window, the convenient process and targeted guidance services make the qualification certification smoother. "After the on-site confirmation, you can wait to receive the certificate. If it is not convenient to receive it on the spot, there is also a mailing service, so you don't have to be afraid of being far away," Xiao Quancui (肖权翠) said.
However, the previous teacher qualification certification process was relatively cumbersome. In addition to online application, there were also information certification and material submission, which required applicants to run back and forth between the government service center and the hospital, and the processing cycle was also long.
"'Teacher qualification certification requires multiple runs and is inconvenient.'" At the beginning of 2025, in a "Warm Government Service Trip" activity organized by the Ludian County (鲁甸县) Government Service Administration, the public's opinions on teacher qualification certification were circled as key points. "To improve service convenience and public satisfaction, we must streamline links and optimize processes," said Chen Yu (陈雨), deputy director of the Ludian County (鲁甸县) Government Service Administration.
At the joint meeting held by the Ludian County (鲁甸县) Government Service Administration, the Education and Sports Bureau, the Health and Health Bureau, and the County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, all units locked in the redundant links in the teacher qualification certification process after discussion and decided to open a special service window in the County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital for pilot projects, and transfer the original decentralized process to simultaneous "physical examination + acceptance + certification" to realize "certification upon physical examination" and avoid multiple runs for the public.
However, the pilot project caused a lot of discussion: "Does a newly opened window require a dedicated person on duty?" "There are many patients in the hospital, where is the right place to set up the window? Will it cause congestion during peak hours?"
"Consider it more comprehensively and design it more carefully to solve these problems," Chen Yu (陈雨) said. While optimizing the process, the County Government Service Administration also jointly trained the qualification certification business with the County Education and Sports Bureau, and at the same time, jointly implemented "delayed service + staggered peak diversion" with the County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital and opened a green channel to realize the diversion of daily patients and teacher qualification certification physical examination personnel.
Now, the "Efficiently Handling One Matter" mechanism for teacher qualification certification in Ludian County (鲁甸县) has cumulatively handled 4 batches of 535 teacher qualification certification businesses, reducing the number of handling links by 75%, streamlining application materials by 50%, and accelerating the approval time limit by 65%. "Teacher qualification certification is confirmed in as little as two days, and the processing flow of teacher qualification certificates has been greatly accelerated," said Li Zhijian (李治简), a staff member of the Education and Sports Bureau service window of the Ludian County (鲁甸县) Government Service Center.
(Wang Chao (王超) participated in the writing)
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Keeping the village's affairs in mind and thinking about everyone when doing things, the villagers have gone from being unfamiliar with me to understanding me, and from disapproving to approving of me. This gives me confidence and motivation to carry out my work.
Starting in late April, Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村) in Qian Shan District (千山区), Anshan City (鞍山市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省) ushered in the tourist season. Appreciating pear blossoms, climbing mountain peaks, viewing strange rocks, and tasting Qiuli pears, Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村) receives more than 150,000 tourists every year, and the popularity lasts until October. Now, Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村) has become a key national village for rural tourism.
Rewinding to 2020, when I learned that Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村) was going to vigorously develop rural tourism, I, a tourism management graduate, returned to this land where I was born and raised and became a village-level reserve cadre.
However, before my expertise could be brought into play, I was met with a bucket of cold water. The elderly in the village saw that I was young and had been away for many years, and always felt that I couldn't handle the village's affairs. When they had something to do, they would come to the village office and wait for a familiar village cadre to return before they would speak. Once, a disabled elderly person in the village misunderstood the subsidy policy and thought that I had deliberately not done a good job, and complained to me. The older village cadres comforted me, telling me not to rush forward and to adapt slowly.
Perhaps it was the unyielding spirit of young people that made me think, since I'm returning to my hometown to work, I have to make a difference. Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村) has a tradition of planting Nangou pears, and there is an ancestral Nangou pear tree in the village. The elderly have feelings for it and have passed on many stories about it. Taking the opportunity to integrate tourism resources, I used the collection of stories about the ancestral tree to open up the villagers' conversation. Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村) also has two mountain peaks, with many strange rock landscapes in the mountains, but no fixed viewing spots have been developed. After three or four months of visiting households around the mountains, I wrote the first set of tourist commentary for Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村) and designed tour routes and check-in points.
Gradually, I heard villagers discussing: "Don't say, the little girl is doing a good job." Encouraged, I worked even harder. Keeping the village's affairs in mind and thinking about everyone when doing things, the villagers have gone from being unfamiliar with me to understanding me, and from disapproving to approving of me. I have responses when I need to find people to help with work, and I have helpers when mediating disputes. This gives me confidence and motivation to carry out my work.
Later, with the connection and support of the district, the village established the Tsinghua University (清华大学) Rural Revitalization Workstation Qian Shan Station (千山站). Since 2021, Tsinghua University (清华大学) students have come to the village every winter and summer vacation to conduct research and practice, staying in the village for at least 2 weeks at a time. Whenever I have time, I brainstorm with them.
The village poses questions, and the team answers them. This has gradually become the model for college students to carry out social practice in Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村): the village's Nangou pears need to be sold online, how should the packaging be designed? The village's tourism is becoming more and more popular, how to increase the cultural flavor? We jointly developed more than 50 cultural and creative IPs and products, such as the "Unforgettable Nanli" brand image and creative emoji, painted cultural walls, and designed 7 ground signs and 6 internet-famous check-in points.
The college students affectionately call me "Sister Na (娜姐)". They often tell me that their social practice experience in Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村) is down-to-earth and warm. This is also my true feeling in Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村). I hope to gather more youth power for the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside and achieve a win-win situation between youth and the countryside.
(The author is the winner of the 2026 New Era Youth Pioneer Award, and the Deputy Secretary of the Party General Branch of Duizhuangshi Village (对桩石村), Dong'anshan Street (东鞍山街道), Qian Shan District (千山区), Anshan City (鞍山市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省). Interview and compilation by Hu Jingyi (胡婧怡), reporter of this newspaper)
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"The knot in my heart is untied, so the bumps on my face are no longer a problem." Ms. Zhao (赵女士) said with emotion after signing the mediation agreement at the Weiyuan Road People's Court of the Chengguan District People's Court (城关区人民法院) in Lanzhou City (兰州市), Gansu Province (甘肃省).
The cause of the dispute was not complicated: the brand of the beauty injection Ms. Zhao (赵女士) had booked at the beauty salon was quietly changed. The more she looked in the mirror after returning home, the more she felt something was wrong, so she "had to get an explanation."
Judge Zhang Yuhong (张羽鸿) of the Weiyuan Road People's Court (渭源路人民法庭) handed her a cup of hot tea: "Ms. Zhao (赵女士), why don't we talk to an expert first?"
It turns out that the Weiyuan Road People's Court (渭源路人民法庭) has a set of mediation methods called "expert opinion + pre-litigation appraisal": first, medical experts are invited to look at the test reports to clarify the responsibility for diagnosis and treatment. If there are still disagreements between the two parties, a judicial appraisal is then conducted to "nail it down." This helps solve the problem of medical dispute cases getting stuck in difficult appraisals and prolonged delays. The medical experts in this case come from the expert mediation database jointly built by the court and tertiary hospitals, research institutions, and other departments.
The expert reviewed Ms. Zhao's (赵女士) skin test report and beauty product appraisal report: "The injection is fine, it doesn't hurt the skin, and some swelling on the face is a normal part of the recovery process. But even if the two types of products are very similar in efficacy, the beauty salon was still negligent in changing the product without informing her." The beauty salon operator admitted the mistake: "We didn't do a good job, we should compensate." Zhang Yuhong (张羽鸿) added: "Product management must be strict. After all, beauty injections touch the skin, so safety comes first, and the obligation to inform cannot be omitted."
"We moved the dispute resolution link from the 'trial stage' to the 'mediation table'. By referring to professional medical opinions and explaining relevant laws and regulations on medical contract disputes, we gradually narrowed the space for disputes between the two parties, and naturally found a way to resolve the conflict," said Zhang Yuhong (张羽鸿). This dispute caused by a beauty injection is a microcosm of the Weiyuan Road People's Court (渭源路人民法庭) using the new era "Fengqiao Experience" to resolve medical disputes. As the central trial court for medical dispute cases in Chengguan District (城关区), the Weiyuan Road People's Court (渭源路人民法庭) actively connects with the Gansu Provincial Health Commission (甘肃省卫生健康委), medical institutions, and professional mediation organizations to effectively leverage the advantages of "professional mediator + expert mediator" in court-mediation linkage.
"A judgment can conclude a case, but it may not resolve the conflict. The new era 'Fengqiao Experience' helps us find the balance between law and emotion, overcomes the problem of long appraisal cycles for medical disputes, and ensures that the legitimate rights and interests of patients are protected in a timely manner," said Zhang Yuhong (张羽鸿). "In recent years, I have actively studied psychology knowledge and consulted with experienced judges on mediation skills. I have increasingly realized the principle of 'deal with emotions first, then deal with things', guiding the parties in the dispute to think from each other's perspectives, and striving to achieve a resolution of the case and the matter."
"Our goal is not only to adjudicate cases, but also to repair the relationship of trust between medical institutions and patients." Li Chunlin (李春林), President of the Weiyuan Road People's Court (渭源路人民法庭), said that in the future, they will promote the establishment of a rapid medical dispute resolution center to consolidate the first line of defense for the prevention and resolution of medical disputes at the source.
Return to TopZhuti Central Primary School in Fancheng District, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province, integrates traditional intangible cultural heritage projects into daily teaching, allowing students to experience the charm of outstanding Chinese traditional culture at close range. The picture shows students from Zhuti Central Primary School practicing bamboo pole dancing on May 7.
Li Xuhui (李旭晖) photo (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Shanghai on May 7th (Reporter Wang Yinxin (王崟欣)): The reporter learned from the press conference on Shanghai's "Ten Major Breakthrough Tasks" for optimizing the business environment in 2026, held on May 7th: Recently, Shanghai released the ten major breakthrough tasks for optimizing the business environment in 2026, clarifying the optimization of the entire process of benefiting enterprise policies, including improving the policy formulation and review mechanism, expanding the scope of "exemption from application and immediate enjoyment" ("免申即享") and "direct and quick enjoyment" ("直达快享"), strengthening the full coverage of the "Sui Shen Dui" (随申兑) platform for application-based policies at all levels, and organizing special evaluations of policy effects.
Since last year, Shanghai has included optimizing services for policies benefiting enterprises in the ten major breakthrough tasks. The General Office of the Municipal Government led a special team for enterprise services, focusing on promoting "exemption from application and immediate enjoyment" and "direct and quick enjoyment" for policies benefiting enterprises. This year, it will further promote the expansion and efficiency of "exemption from application and immediate enjoyment" and "direct and quick enjoyment", striving to achieve "exemption from application and immediate enjoyment" as soon as policies benefiting enterprises are introduced, and comprehensively streamlining processes and shortening the application and redemption cycle for enterprises that do not yet have the conditions to implement "exemption from application and immediate enjoyment." This year, Shanghai will introduce the "good or bad review" mechanism of government services into the entire process of services for policies benefiting enterprises, strengthen the normalized discovery and rectification mechanism for problems, more accurately solve the pain points and difficulties encountered by enterprises in the process of applying for and redeeming policies, and truly achieve "if enterprises have demands, we will respond" (企业有所呼、我们就有所应 (qǐ yè yǒu suǒ hū, wǒ men jiù yǒu suǒ yìng - "enterprises have a call, we will have a response," to promptly address the needs and concerns of businesses)).
As of now, a total of 826 policy projects at the municipal and district levels in Shanghai have achieved "exemption from application and immediate enjoyment," serving more than 7.06 million enterprises. The proportion of "exemption from application and immediate enjoyment" for municipal-level policy projects has reached 50%, and the number of applying enterprises and the efficiency of redemption have been significantly improved. For example, the number of enterprises covered by the "shopping tax refund store subsidy" has doubled, and the "old operating ship scrapping and renewal subsidy" project has achieved the fastest arrival in half an hour.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) May 7th dispatch (Reporter Wang Zhou (王洲)) The newly revised "Beijing (北京市) Electric Bicycle Registration Regulations" officially came into effect on May 1st. The registration regulations stipulate clear requirements such as electric bicycles should be registered within 15 days from the date of purchase, and transfer registration should be applied for within 30 days from the date of delivery for transfer transactions, further standardizing the registration management of electric bicycles and maintaining road traffic safety.
This revision adds new items that can be changed. In order to meet the personalized needs of citizens for the appearance of vehicles, changes to the body color of electric bicycles have been added; for electric bicycles whose motors and frames are damaged, changes can be made after replacing the same product model motor and frame; for electric bicycles that are jointly owned by two or more people, changes to the names of the joint owners can be made; for changes to the vehicle owner's name (unit name), identity certificate name and number, address, and contact mobile phone number, corresponding business handling items have been added.
The Beijing (北京市) Public Security Traffic Management Department stated that in the future, it will combine the implementation effect of the registration regulations and the needs of citizens, orderly expand registration service outlets, extend the scope of registration services, and actively promote online business handling matters such as online submission of electric bicycle business applications, to further improve the quality and efficiency of public security traffic management services.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 7th that, with the approval of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission (中央纪委国家监委) conducted a case review and investigation into the serious violations of discipline and law by Jin Zhizhen (金之镇), former member of the Party Group and Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (政协).
The investigation found that Jin Zhizhen had lost his ideals and beliefs, abandoned his original aspiration and mission, and resisted organizational review. He violated the spirit of the Eight-Point Regulation of the Central Committee (中央八项规定精神), accepted "housekeeper-style" services provided by private business owners, and accepted banquets that could have affected the impartial execution of official duties. He violated organizational principles by failing to truthfully explain issues during organizational talks. He failed to maintain the bottom line of integrity, illegally accepted gifts, and engaged in 权色交易 (quán sè jiāo yì - "power-sex trade," abuse of power for sexual favors or vice versa). He interfered in and intervened in market economic activities. He turned the public power entrusted to him by the Party and the people into a tool for seeking personal gain, recklessly amassed money and wealth, used his position to seek benefits for others in project contracting and business operations, and illegally accepted huge amounts of property.
Jin Zhizhen seriously violated the Party's political discipline, organizational discipline, integrity discipline, work discipline, and life discipline, constituted a serious violation of duty and was suspected of bribery crimes. Moreover, he did not restrain himself or stop his actions after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大后不收敛、不收手), his nature was serious, and his impact was vile, and he should be severely dealt with. In accordance with the "Regulations on Disciplinary Sanctions of the Communist Party of China" (《中国共产党纪律处分条例》), the "Supervision Law of the People's Republic of China" (《中华人民共和国监察法》), the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Administrative Disciplinary Actions for Public Officials" (《中华人民共和国公职人员政务处分法》) and other relevant regulations, after research by the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and reported to and approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), it was decided to give Jin Zhizhen a punishment of expulsion from the Party; the National Supervisory Commission (国家监委) gave him a punishment of dismissal from public office; terminated his qualifications as a representative to the Tenth Party Congress of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区第十次党代会); confiscated his illegal gains from violations of discipline and law; and transferred his suspected criminal issues to the procuratorial organs for review and prosecution in accordance with the law, and the property involved was transferred together.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 7th that, with the approval of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission (中央纪委国家监委) have filed a case for investigation into the serious violations of discipline and law by Hou Weidong (侯维栋), former member of the Party Committee and Vice President of the Bank of Communications (交通银行股份有限公司).
Upon investigation, Hou Weidong lost his ideals and beliefs, abandoned his original aspiration and mission, resisted organizational review, and engaged in superstitious activities; violated the spirit of the Eight-Point Regulation of the Central Committee (中央八项规定精神), accepted banquets and travel arrangements in violation of regulations; failed to report personal matters as required, sought benefits for others in employee recruitment and job promotion, and accepted money and property; failed to adhere to the bottom line of integrity, accepted gifts, gift money, and consumer cards in violation of regulations, borrowed large sums of money from management and service objects, and had others pay expenses that should have been paid by himself; had no bottom line of discipline and law, transformed the power of allocating financial technology resources into a tool for seeking personal gain, engaged in massive power-money transactions, used his position to seek benefits for others in project contracting, loan financing, etc., and illegally accepted huge amounts of money and property.
Hou Weidong seriously violated the Party's political discipline, organizational discipline, integrity discipline, and lifestyle discipline, constituted a serious violation of duty and was suspected of bribery crimes, and after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大后) did not restrain himself or 不收敛、不收手 (bù shōu liǎn, bù shōu shǒu - "not restrain, not stop," to continue bad behavior despite warnings), his actions were of a serious nature and had a bad impact, and he should be severely dealt with. In accordance with the "Regulations on Disciplinary Sanctions of the Communist Party of China" (《中国共产党纪律处分条例》), the "Supervision Law of the People's Republic of China" (《中华人民共和国监察法》), the "Law on Administrative Disciplinary Actions for Public Officials of the People's Republic of China" (《中华人民共和国公职人员政务处分法》) and other relevant regulations, after research by the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (中央纪委常委会会议) and approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), it was decided to give Hou Weidong a punishment of expulsion from the Party; cancel the treatment he enjoyed as stipulated; confiscate his illegal gains from violations of discipline and law; and transfer his suspected criminal problems to the procuratorial organs for investigation and prosecution in accordance with the law, and transfer the property involved along with him.
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The "15th Five-Year Plan" (《“十五五”规划纲要》) outlines "actively promoting the first-launch economy." In recent years, the first-launch economy has flourished, becoming an important tool for vigorously boosting consumption, with new business forms, new models, and new scenarios constantly emerging, and scale and level improving simultaneously. Starting today, this edition launches a series of reports titled "China's Consumption Moves Towards the New: New Changes in the First-Launch Economy," focusing on the vivid practices of four cities' consumer markets leaping to higher levels.
——Editor
As one of the five cities in China to take the lead in cultivating and building international consumer center cities, Tianjin (天津) is accelerating the development of its first-launch economy. From historical blocks to modern business districts, from art colleges to science and technology museums, a composite first-launch ecosystem integrating culture, technology, art, and local characteristics is accelerating its formation. Recently, reporters visited Tianjin (天津) to explore how the city's first-launch economy is deepening and expanding from "selling goods" to "selling experiences," "operating scenarios," and "shaping ecosystems."
Business Form Integration
Sales terminals transformed into amplifiers of cultural experience and industrial linkage
On the first day of the "May Day" holiday, the China National Geographic Exploration Center Tianjin (中国国家地理探索中心天津站) station, located in the underground space of Wudadao Park (五大道公园) in Heping District (和平区), Tianjin (天津), was lined with long queues. Due to exceeding the upper limit of the number of visitors, the venue had to start a traffic restriction mode.
Eight-year-old Lu Xiyayu (卢侠羽) from Lishui (丽水), Zhejiang (浙江), received and bound an exclusive bracelet in front of the "Curiosity Supply Station" and began a "Mountain and Sea Adventure." After gathering at the "Departure Camp," he completed challenges such as "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Secrets of the Deep Sea." Each time he passed a level, he swiped his bracelet once, and finally arrived at the "Scientific Examination Station."
"As the first store of the China National Geographic Exploration Center (中国国家地理探索中心) in Tianjin (天津), we have deeply integrated the theme of the venue with Tianjin's (天津) unique culture to create a relatively complete exploration space," said Liu Hao (刘浩), general manager of Gezhouba Lemi (Tianjin) Cultural Tourism Co., Ltd. (葛洲坝乐米（天津）文化旅游有限公司), the project operator.
Exploration space projects have long construction cycles, large cost investments, and difficult facility updates. How to maintain a sense of freshness? The key lies in the continuously updated research modules. The Tianjin (天津) station has introduced the China National Geographic (中国国家地理) research system, with regular upgrades to courses, monthly updates to video broadcasts, and invitations to different experts to hold lectures. "This kind of in-depth operation aims to transform one-time visits into long-term cultivation of scientific interest in young people," Liu Hao (刘浩) introduced.
"We are committed to building an ecological system of 'introduction—cultivation—growth—radiation,' with the goal of transforming first stores from sales terminals into amplifiers of cultural experience and industrial linkage," introduced Zhang Xiaohu (张晓虎), a staff member of the Heping District (和平区) Bureau of Commerce. In the underground space of Wudadao Park (五大道公园), there are also "Plant Commune" (植物公社) which popularizes plant knowledge, "Earth's True Selection" (地球真选) where you can experience handcrafting, and "Noah's Ark Reptile Experience Hall" (诺亚方舟爬行动物体验馆) focusing on animal protection. They overlap with the China National Geographic Exploration Center Tianjin (中国国家地理探索中心天津站) station to jointly serve parent-child families and other groups, forming a first-store cluster effect and chain effect.
In recent years, Tianjin (天津) has taken business form integration as a starting point, and a number of innovative non-standard first stores such as immersive and curatorial stores have emerged. In 2025, Tianjin (天津) introduced a total of 576 first stores, including more than 300 quality first stores, an increase of 96% year-on-year, and 49 non-standard first stores, an increase of 63% year-on-year.
Innovative Scenarios
Through embedded art installations, tourists can stroll around like visiting an exhibition
As night falls, the Tianmei Art Block (天美艺术街区) in Hebei District (河北区), Tianjin (天津), an exhibition themed "Street to Spring" attracted many tourists to stop. More than 1,100 works exhibited here were created by students from the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (天津美术学院).
Walking into a cultural and creative store called "Tianmei Art Store" (添美艺术店), Wang Man (王嫚), a tourist from Beijing (北京), ordered a drink called "Sunflower" and then selected cultural and creative products. Half an hour later, she bought two paintings created by students from the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (天津美术学院), two creative notebooks, and one refrigerator magnet. "Strolling around the street is like visiting a small exhibition, and you can also take 'art' home," Wang Man (王嫚) said.
"Tianmei Art Store" (添美艺术店) was founded by Hu Lin (呼林) and Zhang Hengxi (张恒熙), graduates of the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (天津美术学院). Since graduating in 2017, they have been engaged in cultural and creative brand design, but they also have the desire to "create their own brand."
"In the past, we were troubled by the lack of suitable entrepreneurial scenarios," Hu Lin (呼林) said. The block provides suitable spaces for entrepreneurs. The students' creative studios are equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, and passers-by can see the process of artistic creation. The block cleverly connects the teaching space and the commercial space through corridors. The second floor is the classroom, and the first floor is the store.
70% of the products in "Tianmei Art Store" (添美艺术店) come from teachers and students of the Academy of Fine Arts. Some products initially only have creative sketches, and the art store team develops and implements them for free, and then shares the sales revenue with the teachers and students. "This model allows artworks to directly become commodities, and also makes the block a natural extension of industry-university-research," Hu Lin (呼林) said.
The first-launch products are deeply integrated with urban development to build a well-defined matrix of literary and artistic consumption. Jiang Dafang (姜大方), chairman of Tianjin Yiwen Runcheng Urban Renewal Industry Operation Co., Ltd. (天津艺文润城城市更新产业运营有限公司), the operator of Tianmei Art Block (天美艺术街区), introduced that the block innovatively creates consumer scenarios such as curatorial cultural salons and art ecological communities. Through embedded art installations, strolling around the street is like visiting an exhibition, bringing tourists a consumption experience of buying while watching.
Jinjie (金街), Italian Style Town (意风区), Wudadao (五大道) and other blocks create a "century-old building + immersive first store" model, the Grand Canal Cultural Belt (运河文化带) innovates the non-heritage first-launch workshop cluster, and the airport is positioned as an international trend flash first-launch destination... In 2025, the Tianjin (天津) Municipal Bureau of Commerce (天津市商务局) and other 8 departments issued the "Several Measures for Tianjin (天津) to Promote the High-Quality Development of the First-Launch Economy" (《天津市推进首发经济高质量发展的若干措施》), focusing on building a gathering place and cultivation place for international and domestic brands. Tianjin's (天津) first-launch economic formats are developing from single-point aggregation to multi-center and clustered spatial synergy, gradually forming a composite ecosystem in which first-launch is deeply integrated with commerce, industry, and the city.
Expanding Connotation
Composite experience integrating history, technology, community, and local characteristics
"I earned 10 'wisdom coins' today, I'm so happy!" Xu Sifan (许思凡), a 10-year-old primary school student, said happily after finishing a day of playing at the Binhai Science Museum (滨海科技馆) in Binhai New Area (滨海新区), Tianjin (天津).
During the "May Day" holiday, the Binhai Science Museum (滨海科技馆) launched the "May Day Wisdom Fun Carnival" event, with interactive projects such as science experiment shows, robot dog parades, and planet throwing games. Children can not only participate in fun projects, but also exchange the "wisdom coins" they win for prizes. "In the past, bringing children to the science museum was to 'see' science; now, it is to 'play' science and experience a 'scientific baby-walking'," said Ms. Liu (刘女士), Xu Sifan's (许思凡) mother.
In the Di Space (迪空间) New Energy Vehicle Science Museum (新能源汽车科普馆) in Heping District (和平区), Tianjin (天津), Tianjin's (天津) first Opportunity Space (机遇时空) · Full-Sensory VR (Virtual Reality) Paradise is crowded with people. Wang Yuzhe (王宇哲), a college student from Baoding (保定), Hebei (河北), felt like he had entered a magical world after putting on VR glasses and wearing a somatosensory vest: in the high-definition picture, an "ice dragon" hovered overhead, and the surround sound made the roar sound close to his ears.
Walking into the former site of the Shengxifu Hat Shop (盛锡福帽庄), a century-old building on Jinjie (金街) in Heping District (和平区), Tianjin (天津), OPPO's (OPPO) first flagship store in North China (华北) is located here, and it has also become the brand's first flagship store combined with a cultural relic building. Inside the store, the acrylic replica of the eaves of ancient Tianjin (天津) buildings and the blue brick technology wall are eye-catching.
"Here, what is first launched is no longer a single commodity, but a composite experience integrating history, technology, community, and local characteristics," said Wang Jiatian (王嘉恬), the store's marketing manager. From photography classes to celebrity meet-and-greets and outdoor park photography, the store holds at least 8 events every month. On the night of the flagship new product launch at the end of April, the store was packed, and fans got the new products at the first time with the exclusive "early purchase" rights of the flagship store.
"From the first launch of goods to the first launch of experiences, the connotation of the first-launch economy is constantly expanding," said He Xiaoyang (贺晓阳), director of the Consumption Promotion Department of the Tianjin (天津) Municipal Bureau of Commerce (天津市商务局). In 2025, Tianjin (天津) was selected as a pilot city for national new consumption formats, new models, and new scenarios and a pilot city for the construction of an internationalized consumption environment. It will continue to improve the service system of the first-launch economy, support the cultivation of first-launch economic agglomeration areas, attract more domestic and foreign brands to open quality first stores, and hold more innovative and leading urban first launches, first shows, and first exhibitions.
The first-launch economy gathers popularity and adds vitality to the city. During this "May Day" holiday, 471 commercial and trade流通enterprises monitored by the Tianjin (天津) Municipal Bureau of Commerce (天津市商务局) achieved a cumulative sales of 1.93 billion yuan in 5 days, an increase of 1.7% year-on-year; the cumulative number of customers arriving at stores reached 13.894 million, an increase of 3.4% year-on-year.
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The vitality of the debut economy lies not only in the quantity of "debuts," but more importantly in the quality behind them. Experience is one of the important benchmarks for measuring this quality.
A good experience allows people to quickly build an emotional connection with the city. Tianjin (天津) puts its efforts into the experience, making people "want to come again after they've been here." The China National Geographic Exploration Center Tianjin Station (中国国家地理探索中心天津站) creates a "Mountain and Sea Adventure Tour," turning sightseeing into scientific exploration. The courses are regularly upgraded and the images are updated monthly to continuously "lock in freshness" for the experience. The Tianmei Art Block (天美艺术街区) connects the Academy of Fine Arts classroom with commercial space, allowing tourists to shop as if they were visiting an exhibition, enjoying the consumer experience of browsing and buying. When the driving force of consumption changes from buying a commodity to experiencing a journey, the debut economy is quietly restructuring the city's commercial ecosystem.
A good experience grows in the cultural interaction between people and the city. The century-old building of the Shengxifu Hat Shop (盛锡福帽庄) site gives the technology brand a unique cultural texture. The teaching resources of the Academy of Fine Arts provide a constant stream of fresh water for original content. The combination of science and technology venues and commercial spaces continues to broaden the boundaries of experience. Rooted in cultural context and natural endowments, the debut economy can achieve a two-way rush between trends and the city, condensing a unique consumer IP.
From selling goods to selling experiences, the connotation of the debut economy is expanding, and consumption upgrades are also opening up new spaces. We look forward to more cities basing themselves on their own characteristics and bringing different new experience scenarios.
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The ingenuity of "slow," the speed of "supply chain," and the innovation of "technology" will push better goods to a broader market, continuously releasing new consumption momentum.
During the "May Day" holiday, I took my family on a trip. When picking souvenirs on the way back, after much deliberation, the shopping bag was mostly filled with refrigerator magnets—light, beautiful, and inexpensive. A refrigerator magnet carries a condensed travel memory.
Although refrigerator magnets are small, the market is not. The Phoenix Crown refrigerator magnet of the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆) sold over 3 million pieces in a year and a half; the Hebei Museum (河北博物院) launched a new Changxin Palace Lantern luminous refrigerator magnet; and you can take away city-branded refrigerator magnets while watching the "Su Chao" (苏超)... Refrigerator magnets have evolved from tourist souvenirs into consumer goods with cultural, social, and emotional value, connecting design, production, marketing, and other links, involving sports events, cultural tourism, and other fields, radiating an active industrial chain.
Although refrigerator magnets are small, they reflect big changes. Nowadays, consumption concepts are changing: people are no longer satisfied with "having it or not," but are asking "is it good?" and "is it beautiful?" Some netizens commented: "Buying refrigerator magnets starts with appearance, agrees with price, and lasts with love." This not only depicts the mental journey of consumer behavior but also a microcosm of how young people interact with the world today. In the past, tourist souvenirs were often "bought because you went," but today's refrigerator magnets have become "go because you want to buy"—many young people make a special trip to a city just to collect a limited edition. The refrigerator door has become a "personalized showcase," and each refrigerator magnet is a declaration of attitude: "I've been there, I like it."
The key to refrigerator magnets being able to "stick" to a large market lies in the matching of supply and demand. Hand-sticking beads and hanging pendants, the National Museum (国博) cultural and creative team puts the awe of cultural relics into the craftsmanship, which has won the favor of young people; Yiwu (义乌) manufacturers in Zhejiang (浙江) closely follow the market and improve the supply chain's rapid response capabilities, with products on sale covering tens of thousands of different shapes; some refrigerator magnets have NFC (Near Field Communication) sensing function, and with a touch of the phone, memories reappear on the screen... The ingenuity of "slow," the speed of "supply chain," and the innovation of "technology" will push better goods to a broader market, continuously releasing new consumption momentum.
Although the market is large, it is easy to follow the trend but difficult to cultivate deeply: some refrigerator magnets, except for changing the place name, have the same shape and material, which inevitably causes consumer aesthetic fatigue. Since the first wooden Phoenix Crown refrigerator magnet was launched in 2024, how has the National Museum (国博) Phoenix Crown refrigerator magnet continued to be popular? The key is to tap into good cultural connotations. The accurately replicated Phoenix Crown shape and the delicate and exquisite color craftsmanship allow consumers to touch the "aesthetics of the ancestors" between their fingers. Practice shows that only by practicing internal skills and doing enough in-depth work can we promote the "long-term popularity" of products.
When the demand of consumption and the innovation of supply resonate, more competitive products will stand out, adding vitality to economic growth.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on May 7th (Reporter: Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) - Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) publicly solicited opinions on the "Implementation Plan for Leading the Quality Revolution of Light Industrial Products with Standard Improvement (Draft for Solicitation of Opinions)," proposing to strengthen the application of green and low-carbon standards, guide industries such as home appliances, papermaking, and plastic products to explore pilot applications of carbon footprint accounting rules and standards, steadily explore and promote carbon labeling certification for light industrial products, and encourage local governments to provide tax incentives for compliant enterprises.
The draft for soliciting opinions clarifies that it will accelerate the supply of applicable standards for popular online and emerging light industrial products, improve the limit requirements for harmful substances, and fill standard gaps. At the same time, it will carry out "one old and one small" standard adaptation actions, improve the industrial standard system for elderly products, and accelerate the completion of standard shortcomings for infant and child products.
Standards play an important supporting and leading role in increasing variety, improving quality, and creating brands in the light industry. The draft for soliciting opinions proposes that by 2027, the light industry will formulate and revise approximately 200 product standards, method standards, etc., and carry out approximately 100 standard implementation evaluation analyses and reviews. Translate approximately 30 foreign language versions of light industry standards, and increase the proportion of international standards led by China to approximately 8%, significantly enhancing the international influence of standards. By 2030, a globally leading light industry standard system will be basically formed, the standard supply will be more effective, and it will comprehensively lead the "China Light Industry (中国轻工)" brand to the world more steadily and faster.
Return to TopThis newspaper Zhuhai (珠海), May 7th (Reporter He Linping (贺林平)) "Just press your fingerprint, look at the camera, and you can pass through in a few seconds," said Mr. Chen (陈先生), the first car owner to experience it. On the 7th, the Hengqin Port (横琴口岸) customs clearance service was upgraded - 30 joint one-stop lanes were enabled for intelligent customs clearance without swiping documents. Car owners can cross the border without verifying physical documents, only through fingerprint and facial comparison.
The intelligent customs clearance service without swiping documents launched this time is open to four types of people: The first is Macao residents holding valid Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (港澳居民来往内地通行证) (including non-Chinese nationality) and have completed self-service customs clearance registration in both the Mainland and Macao; the second is Hong Kong permanent residents holding valid Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (港澳居民来往内地通行证) (including non-Chinese nationality) and have completed self-service customs clearance registration in both the Mainland and Macao; the third is Mainland residents holding valid Exit-Entry Permits for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (往来港澳通行证) with multiple valid endorsements for stay, family visit, business, talent or other categories to Macao, and have completed Macao self-service customs clearance registration; the fourth is Taiwan residents holding valid 5-year Mainland Travel Permits for Taiwan Residents (台湾居民来往大陆通行证) and have completed self-service customs clearance registration in the Mainland and Macao.
The implementation of this intelligent customs clearance service without swiping documents will provide more efficient guarantees for cross-border work, life, and travel for residents of Qin'ao (琴澳) (Hengqin (横琴) and Macao (澳门)), and help the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone (横琴粤澳深度合作区) to integrate people's livelihoods and develop industries.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 7th (Reporter Wang Haonan (王昊男)) The Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission (北京市发展改革委) and the Municipal Market Supervision Bureau (市市场监管局) jointly issued the "Beijing's Key Work Points for Integrating into and Serving the National Unified Market in 2026" on the 6th. Aiming at the key and difficult problems that urgently need to be solved in the current market operation, it proposes 36 annual key reform measures. Beijing (北京) has issued key work points for three consecutive years, taking the lead in 1,671 national standards and publishing 235 local standards.
In terms of market access, the key work points propose to strictly implement the "National Unified List" management model, continue to carry out market access effectiveness evaluations, further eliminate market access barriers, and allow "access unless prohibited" to take root; in response to the problem of repetitive law enforcement in the field of market supervision, it is proposed to deepen the "one comprehensive inspection" mechanism, adhere to the principle of "safety first," rely on the comprehensive supervision information system, strengthen cross-level, cross-regional, and cross-departmental collaborative linkage, and promote "entering one door and checking multiple matters."
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Resolved more than 280 corporate disputes, recovered more than 60 million yuan in economic losses, and saved more than 2.9 million yuan in litigation costs... Economic disputes ranging from tens of thousands of yuan to hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan are quietly resolved here. Located on Shiyao Road in Nanchang (南昌) City, Jiangxi (江西) Province, the Qingyunpu (青云谱) District Building Industry Chain Chamber of Commerce (青云谱区建筑产业链商会), with its ordinary offices, has become a "worry-solving shop" for many entrepreneurs.
As Nanchang's (南昌) former old industrial base, Qingyunpu (青云谱) District is home to several large building materials markets in the province, with a relatively complete building industry chain. The Chamber of Commerce has nearly 200 member units, employing nearly 10,000 people. As the industry chain extends, so do the conflicts and disputes. "Various disputes between upstream and downstream enterprises in the building industry chain are prone to occur frequently, and the legal relationships are complex, the facts and evidence are difficult to determine, and the parties have large disputes." Yuan Guoliang (袁国良), Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of the Qingyunpu (青云谱) District Committee and Party Secretary of the District Federation of Industry and Commerce, frankly stated that many commercial disputes, long litigation cycles, and high litigation costs have become a pain point restricting the high-quality development of the industry.
How to protect the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises without harming long-term cooperation? In January 2023, the Qingyunpu (青云谱) District Federation of Industry and Commerce, relying on the District Building Industry Chain Chamber of Commerce (青云谱区建筑产业链商会), jointly with the District Court, explored the establishment of the province's first Judicial Escort Center for the Building Industry Chain Chamber of Commerce. The center has a legal expert group, a legal lecturer group, and a mediation studio, becoming a platform for the prevention and resolution of conflicts and disputes through the linkage of the court, the Federation of Industry and Commerce, and the Chamber of Commerce.
In the case of the plaintiff Qi (齐) suing Jiangxi (江西) Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (江西某房地产开发有限公司), Zhang (张), and others for a partnership contract dispute, the center clarified the partnership accounts for more than 10 years of real estate development through mediation during the litigation, and促成双方达成和解, involving an amount of more than 3.6 million yuan. Due to the successful mediation of the case, the partnership contract disputes between the remaining 10+ partners and the company were also properly resolved with reference to the case.
"In each mediation, court, government staff, Chamber of Commerce representatives, mediators and the parties sit together, and jointly seek the best solution from multiple dimensions such as laws and regulations, industry rules, and reason." said Du Hongmin (杜红民), director of the People's Mediation Committee of the Qingyunpu (青云谱) District Building Industry Chain Chamber of Commerce (青云谱区建筑产业链商会人民调解委员会).
A construction company has been cooperating with a real estate company to develop projects for many years. The construction company sued the other party to the court, requesting the real estate company to pay the final payment after repeated unsuccessful communications with the real estate company regarding the remaining project funds. The real estate company filed a counterclaim, claiming that the construction company maliciously stopped work and seriously breached the contract, and maliciously obstructed the project from handling subsequent construction, completion, and delivery procedures by concealing project materials, causing economic losses to the real estate company. Through mediation during the litigation, the parties voluntarily reached an agreement.
"Even if some cases are judged by the court, the defendant is unable to enforce them, and the judgment may become a 一纸空文 (yī zhǐ kōng wén - "a sheet of waste paper," a document that is worthless or ineffective)." said Hu Jianping (胡件平), President of the Civil Trial Court of the Qingyunpu (青云谱) District People's Court (青云谱区人民法院民事审判庭). "The advantage of mediation is that it can find enforcement paths that are acceptable to both parties, such as asset exchange, extended payment, and installment payment." Ding Yunhu (丁云虎), President of the Qingyunpu (青云谱) District Building Industry Chain Chamber of Commerce (青云谱区建筑产业链商会), introduced that whether it is a small dispute of tens of thousands of yuan or a case of tens of millions of yuan, no fees are charged throughout the mediation process, which greatly reduces the burden on enterprises. The center has built three major platforms: an online diversified resolution e-platform, a people's mediation studio, and judicial services. The reached mediation agreement can be directly uploaded to the District Court, and the judicial confirmation civil ruling can be obtained as soon as the same day - this ruling has the same legal effect as a court judgment, which is the key to the rapid advancement of mediation and winning the trust of enterprises.
Not only resolving disputes, but also promoting cooperation. Under the organization of the center and the Chamber of Commerce, member companies regularly carry out exchanges and cooperation, negotiate more than 110 projects, and successfully implement nearly 40 projects such as railway guardrails, factory building renovation, and highway upgrading and renovation, with a total business volume of more than 700 million yuan. Today, Qingyunpu's (青云谱) exploration is being promoted on a larger scale. "We unite industries, associations, and other parties to provide judicial escort for the sustainable development of the building industry chain." The relevant person in charge of Qingyunpu (青云谱) District said. From litigation to shaking hands and making peace, from fighting alone to multi-party linkage, Qingyunpu (青云谱) District has explored a new way to resolve commercial disputes at the source, and has also written a vivid footnote for optimizing the business environment.
Return to TopThis newspaper Danzhou (儋州), May 7th (Reporter Dong Zeyang (董泽扬)) - It was learned from the National Pipeline Network Group (国家管网集团) that China's major oil and gas infrastructure - the Hainan Liquefied Natural Gas Phase II Project recently completed the air lifting operation of the dome of the No. 3 storage tank, weighing 821 tons, marking a major phased progress of the project.
The first phase of the Hainan Liquefied Natural Gas Receiving Station has been built and put into operation with 2 160,000-cubic-meter liquefied natural gas storage tanks. The second phase of the project will construct 3 new 220,000-cubic-meter prestressed concrete full-containment liquefied natural gas storage tanks. At present, the overall comprehensive progress of the second phase project is nearly half completed, and it is expected to be fully completed in 2027. After completion, it can significantly improve the natural gas emergency peak shaving and safe supply capacity of the entire Hainan (海南) Island and the South China coastal area.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李俊杰
Editor's Note: In April of this year, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council issued opinions to promote higher-level and higher-quality energy conservation and carbon reduction work. Energy conservation and carbon reduction are important measures to achieve high-quality development. Today, China's green and low-carbon industries are accelerating their development, and green products are entering thousands of households, turning the concept of energy conservation and carbon reduction into an accessible daily reality and embodying a green production and lifestyle.
Starting today, this edition launches a series of reports titled "Beautiful China: Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction from the Perspective of Green Products," focusing on the practices of various regions in promoting the development of green products and telling the vivid stories of synergistically promoting energy conservation, carbon reduction, and green transformation.
Inside the production workshop of a bamboo product enterprise in Chizhou City (池州市), Anhui Province, intelligent production lines are operating at high speed, continuously "spitting out" bamboo straws.
Data shows that 2 billion bamboo straws are shipped from Chizhou (池州) every year, sold to many parts of China and more than 40 countries and regions around the world. They replace approximately 6,000 tons of plastic products and contribute 36,000 tons of tangible carbon emission reductions.
From a single moso bamboo to a straw, what low-carbon secrets are hidden within? With this curiosity, the reporter walked into Chizhou (池州), delving into production workshops, zero-carbon factories, and circular industrial parks to explore the process of bamboo transforming into straws and to see how the local area relies on bamboo resources to forge a low-carbon circular path of "bamboo replacing plastic."
Relying on technological empowerment to promote the transformation of bamboo waste into valuable resources and to fully utilize bamboo resources.
Bamboo has a short growth cycle and strong carbon sequestration capacity, making it a high-quality green raw material. Bamboo products are an ideal choice for replacing disposable plastic products. However, for a long time, the difficulty of disposing of bamboo product waste has always been a shortcoming restricting the green development of the bamboo processing industry. Under the traditional processing model, the utilization rate of a moso bamboo is only about 30%, and the remaining 70% of bamboo shavings, bamboo powder, and scraps were mostly piled up in the open air, burned at will, or simply disposed of at low prices.
Zhang Yu (张钰), the person in charge of Chizhou Xingsheng Bamboo and Wood Products Co., Ltd. (池州市兴盛竹木制品有限公司), who has been in the industry for many years, has a deep understanding of this: "The low utilization rate of bamboo and the crude disposal methods of waste are common problems that have plagued the bamboo processing industry for a long time."
How to revitalize bamboo waste resources? In Chizhou (池州), an exploration of the resource utilization of bamboo waste provides an answer.
In 2024, Hongye Group (鸿叶集团), a leading local bamboo industry enterprise, introduced the first set of complete bamboo resource pyrolysis equipment in the country. Relying on technological empowerment, it promoted the transformation of bamboo waste into valuable resources and realized the full utilization of bamboo resources.
"In Chizhou (池州), the small bamboo straws are not only green and environmentally friendly, but the production process also achieves全程低碳 (quán chéng dī tàn - "full process low carbon," indicating a low-carbon approach throughout the entire process)." said Zhao Congwen (赵从文), head of the Industrial Station of the Chizhou (池州市) Forestry Bureau.
Walking into the pyrolysis workshop of Hongye Group (鸿叶集团), through the intelligent monitoring screen, you can see that bamboo waste is automatically transported into the pyrolysis furnace through a closed pipeline and undergoes resource transformation in a high-temperature, oxygen-free environment.
"After high-temperature pyrolysis, bamboo shavings, bamboo powder, and scraps can be converted into combustible gas, biomass charcoal powder, and other resources." Wu Gang (伍刚), Minister of Safety and Environmental Protection of Hongye Group (鸿叶集团), pointed to the real-time jumping monitoring data and introduced that the combustible gas generated by pyrolysis is burned to produce hot steam, which is transported to the drying room for bamboo drying, completely replacing traditional natural gas; biomass charcoal powder with a purity of over 98% can be processed into high-end activated carbon and sodium-ion battery anode materials, extending the high value-added industrial chain.
Clean energy substitution and construction of a circular chain, continuously releasing carbon reduction effects.
The equipment operation also has energy-saving attributes. Wu Gang (伍刚) introduced that the entire device only consumes a small amount of natural gas during the start-up and ignition phase. After entering a stable operating state, it relies on the heat generated by bamboo waste pyrolysis to maintain operation without additional consumption of natural gas, greatly reducing production energy consumption.
Technological innovation brings tangible ecological and economic benefits. "In the past, waste was a production burden, but now waste has become a renewable resource." Yang Dezhen (杨德震), Deputy General Manager of Hongye Group (鸿叶集团), gave the reporter an account: the company can harmlessly treat 50,000 tons of bamboo waste every year, replace about 4.8 million cubic meters of natural gas, and directly reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 7,500 tons. At the same time, relying on this advanced equipment, the company's comprehensive bamboo material utilization rate has increased from 30% to over 95%, achieving zero incineration and zero crude disposal of bamboo waste.
Today, Chizhou (池州) has built a circular chain of "bamboo waste - clean energy - high-end new materials" and has built a bamboo circular industrial park in Guichi District (贵池区), with the other three counties also under construction simultaneously.
In the afternoon, the sun is scorching. Walking out of the pyrolysis workshop, the dark blue photovoltaic panels spread out on the roof of the factory building are particularly eye-catching. They convert natural light into clean green electricity and transport it to various production workshops.
"Photovoltaic power generation is an important 'green engine' of the factory area." Zhang Jingfeng (章劲风), Director of the Office of Hongye Group (鸿叶集团), introduced that the company relies on a 240-mu industrial park to build a distributed photovoltaic power station of over 46,000 square meters, with an annual power generation of 5 million kilowatt-hours, which can cover nearly 1/3 of the factory's electricity demand and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 5,000 tons per year. "Self-produced clean electricity fully connects all production links of bamboo material processing, fine grinding, and finished product packaging, allowing every process to use green electricity and steadily achieving self-sufficiency in clean energy in the factory area."
Driven by the dual wheels of clean energy substitution and full-scenario refined management, Hongye Group (鸿叶集团) has achieved dynamic carbon balance in factory operations and won the zero-carbon factory certificate issued by the China Quality Certification Center (中国质量认证中心).
"The completion and commissioning of Hongye Group's (鸿叶集团) zero-carbon factory is a landmark achievement in Chizhou's (池州) efforts to promote the green transformation of the bamboo industry and deepen the work of 'bamboo replacing plastic'." Zhao Congwen (赵从文) said that Chizhou (池州) will use this benchmark factory as a demonstration model, extract experience, and gradually promote and replicate it in bamboo processing enterprises.
Replicating and promoting the low-carbon circular production model to bamboo resource-rich areas.
At 5 a.m., in Languan Village (兰关村), Hengdu Town (横渡镇), Shitai County (石台县), Chizhou City (池州市), the sky is just beginning to turn fish-belly white, and villager Shu Rengui (舒仁贵) is already in the mountains felling moso bamboo.
In the past, he was not so motivated. "After the bamboo is cut down, you have to hire a car to transport it to the county seat, which is costly and not cost-effective." Shu Rengui's (舒仁贵) family has more than ten mu of bamboo forest. In the past, in addition to digging some bamboo shoots to sell, the moso bamboo was basically not taken care of.
This change is due to Chizhou City's (池州市) deployment of moso bamboo chipping and rough processing plants near villages and towns and the solid promotion of supporting projects for "bamboo going down the mountain," which has opened up a low-carbon development path for the bamboo industry.
Now, the moso bamboo felled by Shu Rengui (舒仁贵) only needs to be sent to the village-level processing plant 1 kilometer away to be sold. Short-distance transportation and localized processing not only turn moso bamboo into green income that is within reach of farmers, but also reduce carbon emissions during transportation to a certain extent.
There are currently more than 20 such moso bamboo processing plants built in Chizhou City (池州市), which, together with the circular industrial park, constitute a production system of graded processing, tiered utilization, and closed-loop emission reduction. The front end relies on village-level processing to achieve low-carbon collection and distribution, reducing transportation emissions; the middle end uses pyrolysis regeneration technology to realize the resource utilization of bamboo waste; and the back end is equipped with photovoltaic power supply and intelligent control systems to continuously reduce industrial production energy consumption.
Local exploration has accumulated experience, and promotion is in line with the trend. At the first Anhui "Bamboo Replacing Plastic" and High-Quality Development Conference of the Bamboo Industry in 2024, Chizhou High-tech Zone (池州高新区) and Hongye Group (鸿叶集团) officially signed a contract to jointly build the national bamboo circular industrial park headquarters base and plan to deploy 50 distributed circular industrial parks in bamboo resource-rich areas across the country, with each industrial park equipped with about 10 village-level moso bamboo processing plants. As of now, 21 distributed industrial parks in Anqing (安庆) and Huangshan (黄山) in Anhui, Chun'an (淳安) in Zhejiang, Suining (绥宁) in Hunan, and Changning (长宁) in Sichuan have been signed, and several of these parks have been completed and put into operation. The low-carbon circular production model is being replicated and promoted in other places.
From a single moso bamboo to a straw, from a factory to an industrial cluster, Chizhou (池州) is using the thinking of full-chain low-carbon to open up channels for resource, ecological, industrial, and livelihood values. "In the future, with the successive commissioning of industrial parks in various places, this low-carbon circular development path will continue to empower the transformation and upgrading of the national bamboo industry and provide green and low-carbon solutions for the high-quality development of the bamboo industry," said Zhao Congwen (赵从文).
Return to TopBeijing (北京), May 7th (Reporter Kou Jiangze (寇江泽)) It was learned on the 7th from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部): According to the provisions of the "Regulations on Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work," with the approval of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, the sixth batch of the third round of central ecological and environmental protection inspections has been fully launched. Seven central ecological and environmental protection inspection teams have been formed to conduct inspections in Liaoning (辽宁), Jilin (吉林), Heilongjiang (黑龙江), Guangdong (广东), Guangxi (广西), Tibet (西藏), and Xinjiang (新疆) provinces (autonomous regions) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团), with a duration of one month.
The inspection teams will adhere to a problem-oriented approach and a strict tone, adhere to precision, science, and the law, highlight key points, be serious and confrontational, and promote inspection work in an orderly and effective manner. They will thoroughly implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation and its implementation details, and resolutely implement the Party Central Committee's requirements for rectifying formalism and reducing the burden on grassroots levels. During their stay, each inspection team will set up contact telephone numbers and postal mailboxes to accept letters and telephone reports from the inspected objects regarding ecological and environmental protection.
In order to coordinate economic development, people's livelihood security, and ecological and environmental protection, the Office of the Leading Group for Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work recently sent a special letter to the inspected objects, requiring them to resolutely implement the central government's decisions and deployments, promote rectification while inspecting in a precise, scientific, and lawful manner, prohibit **搞“一刀切”** (gǎo “yī dāo qiē” - "one-size-fits-all," applying a uniform approach regardless of specific circumstances), and simplify inspection reception arrangements to effectively reduce the burden on grassroots levels.
The document requires that relevant provinces (autonomous regions) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团) should adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, establish and practice a correct view of political achievements, grasp the pace of work, highlight key tasks, and promote rectification while inspecting in a precise, scientific, and lawful manner. For mass complaints reported by the inspection team, it is necessary to carefully verify and resolutely rectify them, and effectively solve the prominent ecological and environmental problems that the masses strongly reflect; it is also necessary to be lawful and compliant, seek truth from facts, and handle each case individually, implement a policy for each factory, and not engage in "campaign-style" rectification. For the ecological and environmental problems of enterprises found in the inspection, it is necessary to urge the relevant enterprises to earnestly fulfill their ecological and environmental protection responsibilities, strictly implement rectification requirements, and ensure that rectification is in place; it is also necessary to pay attention to refined management, implement classified policies, and strengthen guidance and assistance. For historical ecological and environmental problems, it is necessary to adhere to the bottom-line thinking, strictly control environmental risks, and protect the interests of the masses; it is also necessary to take into account overall planning, make reasonable arrangements, and take measures appropriate to local conditions.
The document emphasizes that it is strictly forbidden to take simple and crude actions such as emergency shutdowns and production stoppages in order to cope with inspections, as well as perfunctory responses such as "**一律关停**" (yī lǜ guān tíng - "shut down everything," a blanket closure) and "**先停再说**" (xiān tíng zài shuō - "stop first, then talk," shut down first and then discuss). Relevant provinces (autonomous regions) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团) must adhere to precise pollution control, scientific pollution control, and lawful pollution control. For the rectification of ecological and environmental problems, it is necessary to be lawful and compliant, promote it in a coordinated manner, and according to the severity of the problems and the difficulty of solving them, those that can be rectified immediately should be rectified immediately; those that cannot be rectified for the time being should clarify the goals, measures, time limits, and responsible units for rectification, and urge all responsible parties to implement them. Sufficient time should be given to the units and personnel directly responsible for rectification, and it is forbidden to add layers of pressure or accelerate at each level. In particular, industries or fields involving people's livelihoods should be handled properly and promoted in an orderly manner, and it is necessary to resolutely eliminate "**一刀切**" (yī dāo qiē - "one-size-fits-all," applying a uniform approach regardless of specific circumstances) behavior under the guise of environmental protection. For those who take a "**一刀切**" (yī dāo qiē - "one-size-fits-all," applying a uniform approach regardless of specific circumstances) approach to passively cope with inspections, the inspection team will deal with them seriously, and investigate and deal with them as soon as they are discovered.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on May 7th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) - On the 7th, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters Office and the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部) continued to organize meteorological, water resources, and natural resources departments to conduct rolling consultations and judgments on the development trend of heavy rainfall in the south, and deployed prevention and response work for heavy rainfall and severe convective weather in key areas.
The consultation pointed out that starting from the 7th, the rain belt will shift eastward and southward, and the scope of rainfall will be reduced, but some areas in Zhejiang (浙江), Jiangxi (江西), Fujian (福建), Guangdong (广东), and other places will still have heavy rainfall, accompanied by severe convective weather such as thunderstorms and strong winds. Since the beginning of this year, the above-mentioned areas have experienced excessive rainfall, and the water level in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs is high. Some small and medium-sized rivers may experience rising water levels. In addition, some soils are saturated, and the risk of flash floods and geological disasters cannot be ignored.
The consultation emphasized that all localities and relevant departments must adhere to the principle of putting the people and their lives first, resolutely overcome **经验主义** (jīng yàn zhǔ yì - "empiricism," relying solely on past experience) and complacency, and meticulously carry out all flood prevention work. It is necessary to highlight source management, strengthen hidden danger investigation, focus on high-risk areas such as flash flood gully mouths and narrow flood discharge channels, key places such as nursing homes, schools, hospitals, construction site sheds, and B&Bs, as well as key parts such as small and medium-sized reservoirs, dangerous sections of dikes, urban underground spaces, and highway bridges and tunnels, increase manpower to intensify inspections, adhere to simultaneous investigation and rectification, and implement list-based closed-loop management for various risk hazards. It is necessary to highlight precise prevention and control, closely monitor the changing trends of rainfall and water conditions, promptly and accurately release forecasts and early warnings for flash floods, geological disasters, and floods in small and medium-sized rivers, strictly implement the direct-to-grassroots-level emergency warning "call-response" and tracking feedback mechanism, and form a closed-loop work process of "early warning, call-response, action, feedback, and verification." It is necessary to highlight key areas, strengthen systematic risk prevention, strictly prevent flash floods and geological disasters, urban waterlogging, and severe convective weather disasters, and implement various prevention and response measures such as personnel transfer, emergency drainage, investigation and reinforcement, and suspension of work and navigation. It is necessary to highlight practical guidance, strengthen emergency response preparedness, ensure that flood prevention plans are practical and effective, preposition rescue forces and emergency supplies for important parts and weak links, and quickly organize emergency rescue and disaster relief once a dangerous situation occurs.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on May 7th (Reporter Wang Hao (王浩)) - Recently, the Yellow River Conservancy Commission (黄河水利委员会) of the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) released the "Yellow River Basin Soil and Water Conservation Bulletin (2025)". The bulletin shows that by 2025, the soil erosion area in the Yellow River Basin (黄河流域) was 240,400 square kilometers, the cumulative area of initial soil erosion control was 290,500 square kilometers, there were 60,200 silt retention dams, and the soil and water conservation rate was 69.75%.
In 2025, the Yellow River Basin (黄河流域) implemented six types of national key soil and water conservation projects, including comprehensive management projects for soil and water loss in small watersheds, comprehensive management projects for soil and water loss in sloping farmland, silt retention dam projects and sand interception projects in concentrated coarse sediment source areas, reinforcement projects for removing dangers from sick silt retention dams, and upgrading and renovation projects for old silt retention dams. A total of 5.085 billion yuan of central funds were arranged, controlling soil erosion area of 4,461 square kilometers, 442 new silt retention dams were built, and 800 new sand interception dams were built.
In 2025, the Yellow River Basin (黄河流域) successfully completed 27 ecological product value conversion and carbon sink transactions, with a total transaction value of 138 million yuan. The nation's first transaction of cultivated land replenishment balance for new silt retention dams and carbon sink transactions for soil and water loss control in sloping farmland were successfully completed. The Yellow River Basin (黄河流域) approved 9,452 soil and water conservation plans for production and construction projects, and 7,313 production and construction projects completed independent acceptance and filing of soil and water conservation facilities. Water administrative departments at all levels carried out supervision and inspection of soil and water conservation work for 14,401 production and construction projects.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Hangzhou on May 7th (Reporter Liu Junguo (刘军国)) At 6:41 AM on May 6th, in the incubation room of the Zhejiang Province Crested Ibis Rescue and Protection Base, located in the Xiazhuhu Wetland (下渚湖湿地) in Deqing County (德清县), Huzhou (湖州), Zhejiang, a crested ibis chick hatched from its egg in the incubator. This newborn chick is the 1000th individual in the Zhejiang crested ibis population, marking an important milestone in China's southern crested ibis breeding and conservation efforts.
The crested ibis, known as the "Oriental Gem," is a globally rare and endangered bird. In April 2008, to implement the national crested ibis ex-situ conservation strategy, Deqing County (德清县) introduced 5 pairs, totaling 10 crested ibises, from Zhouzhi County (周至县), Shaanxi (陕西). This established the first artificial relocation conservation population of crested ibises in southern China.
Over the past 18 years, the base's cages have expanded from the initial 1 to 20, the egg fertilization rate has jumped from 26.34% to 87.51%, and the survival rate of hatched chicks has increased from 33.76% to 97%. These breakthroughs in key technical indicators have solidified the foundation for the crested ibis population's transition from "survival" to "superior breeding."
It is reported that, as of now, the total number of crested ibises at the base has reached 1000, of which 531 individuals were naturally hatched in the wild. Through years of continuous wild release and reduced human intervention, more and more crested ibises are gradually adapting to the wild environment and beginning to independently forage, build nests, and reproduce.
"The Zhejiang (浙江) crested ibis population reaching 1,000 is the best example of the remarkable effectiveness of China's rescue and protection efforts for rare and endangered wild animals," said Fang Shengguo (方盛国), a professor at the School of Life Sciences of Zhejiang University (浙江大学). He added that Deqing County (德清县) has become the largest artificial breeding base for crested ibises in the country, with a good population development trend. It has successively transferred high-quality breeding stock to Hunan (湖南), Jiangsu (江苏), Sichuan (四川), and other places, providing strong support for the sustainable development of the crested ibis population.
The annual expansion of the crested ibis population within the Zhejiang Province Crested Ibis Rescue and Protection Base is inseparable from the local persistent efforts in protection.
Over the past 18 years, Deqing County (德清县) has invested a cumulative total of 120 million yuan in crested ibis protection, successively overcoming a series of technical challenges such as artificial feeding, incubation, chick rearing, and wild training. At the same time, Deqing County (德清县) has vigorously implemented ecological wetland restoration and biodiversity protection, and has formed a voluntary bird protection team jointly participated by river and lake chiefs, prosecutors, police officers and militiamen, and volunteers. They regularly carry out crested ibis monitoring, patrol management and protection, and popular science education activities, continuously improving the crested ibis's habitat and breeding environment, allowing the crested ibis to truly settle down, live, and thrive in the Jiangnan (江南) water towns.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) May 7th dispatch (Reporter Jiang Xuehong (蒋雪鸿)): Meteorological monitoring shows that on the daytime of May 7th, Guangxi (广西), Hunan (湖南) and other places experienced heavy rainfall.
The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that there will still be heavy rainfall in South China. From the night of the 7th to the 8th, there will be moderate to heavy rain in the southern part of Jiangnan (江南) and the central and eastern parts of South China, with heavy rain in some areas, accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds and other severe convective weather. It is expected that from 20:00 on May 7th to 20:00 on May 8th, there will be heavy to torrential rain in some areas of central and southern Fujian (福建), central and northern and western Guangdong (广东), southern Guangxi (广西), and southeastern Yunnan (云南), including heavy torrential rain (100-120 mm) in some areas of central Guangdong (广东). The aforementioned areas will be accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall (maximum hourly rainfall of 20-50 mm, locally exceeding 60 mm), and local areas will experience severe convective weather such as thunderstorms and strong winds. At 18:00 on the 7th, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) issued a blue alert for heavy rain.
Return to TopThis reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河) learned from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) Forestry Bureau that Guangxi (广西) has recently completed the selection and recruitment of ecological forest rangers for 2026. A total of 53,600 ecological forest rangers have been selected, covering 14 prefecture-level cities, 67 counties (cities, districts), and 759 townships.
It is understood that this selection strictly follows the principles of "precise implementation, voluntary fairness, sustained stability, and unified management," and constructs a "county-level construction, township-level management, and village-level utilization" management system. Guangxi (广西) has incorporated the work of ecological forest rangers into the Forest Chief System assessment, established a normalized unannounced visit mechanism, strengthened fund supervision, and ensured that management and protection subsidies are fully distributed and personal insurance and patrol equipment are fully equipped. At the same time, it has improved the rapid disposal mechanism for abnormal forest resource conditions, effectively preventing risks such as forest fires and illegal logging, and improving the quality and efficiency of management and protection.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王永战 刘佳华 杨颜菲
In the Prelude:
The Liaobei (辽北) plains are bathed in sunlight, and several cows swish their tails, their coats gleaming. The camera zooms in on Liu Yong (刘勇), the Party Branch Secretary of Yangbao Village (样堡村), Babao Town (八宝镇), Kaiyuan City (开原市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省), his eyebrows dancing with excitement: "Everyone, look, these are Simmental cattle, free-range, with excellent meat quality..."
As he speaks, the number of viewers in the live broadcast room surges, and many consumers place orders. Having worked as a "village streamer" for more than 6 years, Liu Yong has cumulatively published over 1,700 short videos and conducted over 200 live broadcasts on short video platforms, amassing nearly 260,000 followers.
Data released by the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) shows that by the end of 2025, the number of rural online merchants nationwide reached 20.074 million, an increase of 4.6% year-on-year; the number of rural "live broadcast + social" online merchants nationwide reached 7.477 million, an increase of 5.1% year-on-year. "Village streamers" connect fields and consumer markets through short videos and live broadcasts, boosting rural tourism, expanding sales channels for agricultural products, and increasing income for villagers. In 2025, the national rural online retail sales exceeded 3 trillion yuan for the first time.
In March of this year, the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) and six other departments issued the "Guiding Opinions on Better Serving the Real Economy and Promoting High-Quality Development of E-commerce," proposing to "develop distinctive live broadcasts such as 'village streaming' and 'field streaming'."
How can "village streamers" who are rooted downwards grow better upwards? Recently, reporters visited Liaoning (辽宁), Jiangxi (江西), Sichuan (四川), and other places.
Trying it Out:
Connecting with needs, expressing emotions, and discovering unique features, authentic life nourishes "village streamer" creation.
Early in the morning, Liu Yong (刘勇) picks up his phone and heads straight to the pigpen, pointing the camera at the piglets. "Pay attention, everyone, the first 3 to 7 days after the piglets are born are crucial. They must get enough colostrum, be kept warm, and be protected from being crushed and from diseases." He edits and uploads the video, attracting many likes from netizens.
Shooting short videos to attract fans and drive traffic, building momentum for live broadcasts, has become his "new farm work." Liu Yong frankly says that for amateur "village streamers," blindly starting is unlikely to be effective, and finding the right track is very important. His method is to "connect with needs and provide practical content."
Liu Yong recalls that when he joined the short video platform in 2019, he found that many streamers who talked about breeding experience were very popular. "I've been involved in breeding for over 20 years. If they can do it, why can't I?" He acted immediately. In September of that year, Liu Yong shot a one-take video of more than a minute, focusing on piglet health care, and the number of views quickly exceeded 200,000. During that time, Liu Yong recorded the growth of the piglets every day and shared breeding techniques. The platform almost always selected his videos to be pushed to the popular section every week.
Watching agricultural technology live broadcasts on short video platforms allows farmers to quickly master agricultural production techniques at almost zero cost, which makes related live broadcasts very popular. Taking Kuaishou as an example, its "2025 Kuaishou San Nong Ecological Data Report" released in October 2025 showed that in the past year, the scale of users with deep interest in "San Nong" (agriculture, rural areas, and farmers) on the platform has reached 140 million, and the daily average of agricultural technology live broadcasts has reached 36,000, with the number of viewers increasing by 17.6% year-on-year.
In addition to practical techniques, those authentic and moving moments in life can also resonate with people emotionally.
He Jiandong (何建东) of Caojiazui Village (曹家嘴村), Hekou Town (河口镇), Rong County (荣县), Zigong City (自贡市), Sichuan Province (四川省), who has nearly 2 million followers on the short video platform, picks a handful of fresh toon sprouts and quickly stir-fries them with eggs. A steaming dish is served on the table, and the family sits around, happy and warm. The strong atmosphere of life makes netizens sigh: "Across the screen, it seems like I can smell the taste of home."
Speaking of today's success, it is hard to forget the difficulties when trying it out. He Jiandong said that in 2021, he saw many people sharing rural life on the short video platform. He also imitated them, opened an account on the platform, made Sichuan cuisine with his grandmother, and filmed rural scenery. He added subtitles and music, but there were not many followers.
Once, He Jiandong edited a video until late at night and accidentally fell downstairs. When his grandmother saw that her grandson was injured, she went to the mountain to pick herbs and boil them for him to drink. He didn't want to drink it because it was bitter, and his grandmother hit him. Knowing that his grandmother felt sorry for him, he casually recorded a video and posted it online. Unexpectedly, the next day, he saw that the number of followers had increased from tens of thousands to more than 100,000.
The surge in traffic surprised He Jiandong, and it also made him think, "The rural videos that the audience likes don't need exquisite 'craftsmanship,' but rather simple 'rusticness.' This is also the background color of life." Since then, he has focused the camera on the moving moments of rural life, and the number of followers has continued to rise.
Unadorned camera movements and editing, and authentic and straightforward content, allow people to feel the joy and freedom of rural life. This "sense of authenticity" stems precisely from the creator's in-depth understanding of local industries and rural culture.
The bonsai industry is developed in Yifeng County (宜丰县), Yichun City (宜春市), Jiangxi Province (江西省). In 2020, Ji Yong (季勇) of Dongcao Village (东槽村), Tongan Township (同安乡), Yifeng County (宜丰县) seized the opportunity to return to his hometown from Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东) to start a business as a "village streamer." "At that time, there were very few streamers in the bonsai category, and the platform paid special attention and would provide traffic support," Ji Yong introduced.
In addition to the unique industrial advantages, with the growth of experience, Ji Yong began to pursue personalized and distinctive video styles. When you click on the videos he recorded, you can hear ancient rhymes and the sound of the zither, creating a Chinese pastoral style. The unique viewing experience has earned him a large number of supporters and customers.
The beautiful rural China is becoming a fertile ground for nourishing "village streamer" creation. Luo Wen, the relevant person in charge of Douyin E-commerce San Nong Operations, introduced that from September 2024 to September 2025, Douyin added more than 1.36 billion rural videos, an increase of 24.59% year-on-year; currently, there are more than 130,000 "village streamer" accounts on Douyin.
Some people have broken through, but more people are still exploring. After being a "village streamer" for several years, Wang Xiaoning (王晓宁) of Baketrees Town (八棵树镇), Kaiyuan City (开原市) is still struggling to find an account positioning, "Sometimes I film my children, sometimes I film rural scenery, but it has always been lukewarm."
"’Village streamers’ not only need to hone their shooting skills, but also need to explore the unique industrial heritage and cultural connotation of their hometowns, avoid homogenization, and enhance their recognizability," Luo Wen analyzed.
Exploring unique features is not about sensationalism. However, the reporter learned in the interview that some platforms have "village streamer" accounts that rely on exaggeration and sensationalism to gain traffic, which to a certain extent affects the platform ecology, overdraws the trust of netizens, and erodes the living space of high-quality "village streamers."
Interviewees suggested that relevant platforms should strengthen content review and compliance guidance, and encourage original and authentic high-quality content through targeted traffic support and other methods to create a clear and healthy creative ecology.
Live Broadcast:
Practical exploration, training improvement, and platform empowerment, "live broadcast novices" transform into "online celebrities."
More than three months after trying out shooting and publishing short videos, Liu Yong (刘勇) started his first live broadcast. He thought that his grassroots work had honed his eloquence, but he didn't expect to run into difficulties as soon as he started broadcasting. Due to a lack of experience in controlling the scene, he could only passively answer questions from fans, and the atmosphere in the live broadcast room was dull. When he encountered unprepared questions, he became anxious and his face turned red.
It's not just Liu Yong. Hu Lianjun (胡连军) and Yue Caifen (岳彩纷), a couple from Xiawang Village (下汪村), Xiafei Town (下肥镇), Kaiyuan City (开原市), couldn't help but laugh when they mentioned their first live broadcast: "More than 5,000 people came into the live broadcast room at once. We had never seen such a scene before. We spoke stutteringly and sweated nervously."
After accumulating a certain amount of attention, how to convert traffic into live broadcast sales? The difficulty lies in the use of rhetoric and the grasp of rhythm. Most "village streamers" need to gradually master these skills, which is difficult to achieve overnight.
In order to make the live broadcast more down-to-earth, Liu Yong simply moved the live broadcast room into the pigpen and cowshed. In a familiar environment, he opened up; in order to reduce the discomfort of facing the camera, Hu Lianjun and his wife practiced in front of the mirror, overcame psychological obstacles, and spoke more generously and naturally.
Insufficient live broadcast experience and limited shooting skills, the "growing pains" encountered by "village streamers" are also the focus of attention of relevant departments.
"We cooperate with vocational colleges, e-commerce industrial parks, etc. to hold 'village streamer' skills training classes, inviting top streamers and e-commerce experts to teach on-site to improve the professional quality and ability of 'village streamers'," introduced Liu Yang (刘杨), Deputy Director of the Kaiyuan City Bureau of Commerce. Since 2020, the city has cumulatively carried out more than 50 e-commerce training activities, training more than 4,000 e-commerce talents.
In the training class, teachers teach "village streamers" to create portraits of fans, analyze background data, and accurately sort out the age groups, regional distribution, and consumption habits of fans. At the course site, live broadcast stands, fill lights, etc. are all in place, and the teacher demonstrates lens composition, visual presentation, etc. hands-on. "After data analysis, we clarified that the fans of our account are mainly middle-aged and elderly people, and their consumption preferences are mainly agricultural and sideline products," Hu Lianjun said. In the past, he and his wife mainly relied on shouting during live broadcasts; now the explanation is娓娓道来 (wěiwěi dào lái - "to explain in detail," to explain something in a patient and thorough manner), and the scenes, lighting, etc. are also arranged according to the preferences of fans.
Training is not only in the classroom, but also integrated into actual combat.
In the summer of 2025, the Kaiyuan City E-commerce Industrial Park set up a stage, and the trainees were divided into different groups to compete in live broadcast effects, while professional teachers commented on the side. "The teacher taught us how to design live broadcast scripts and how to use display boards and other props to guide orders. It was very rewarding." From "live broadcast novices" to "online celebrities," today, the number of followers of Hu Lianjun and his wife's account has exceeded one million.
Also aiming at talent shortcomings, Sichuan has implemented the "One Village, Six Staff, One Streamer" rural talent training project since 2024, with rural e-commerce instructors and rural e-commerce streamers being prominently listed. In 2025, He Jiandong (何建东) was successfully selected as a rural e-commerce instructor, and obtained the opportunity for key municipal-level training and county-level bottom-line practical training. In January of this year, in the "Rongzhou Market Day" agricultural assistance live broadcast brand activity created by Rong County, he answered hot questions one by one and imparted live broadcast experience to more than 60 local "village streamers" and e-commerce enterprise leaders.
Yang Guochao (杨国超), Director of the Rong County Bureau of Commerce, introduced that there are 42,000 e-commerce practitioners in the county, with a cumulative training of more than 8,000 people, and there is already one "village streamer" with tens of millions of followers and 13 "village streamers" with millions of followers.
In addition, platform empowerment also gives "village streamers" wings to take off. In December 2025, He Jiandong (何建东) was named "Douyin Annual Rural Spokesperson" and received special traffic support from the platform, and the exposure of the live broadcast room was significantly improved. "With traffic support, good content is seen by more people," he said.
Let good content come with "high traffic." In 2025, Douyin E-commerce launched the "Good-looking Plan" to screen works that are "true and useful in information, have a good audio-visual atmosphere, have a unique creative style, and have trendy and interesting products," and give them targeted traffic incentives. As of September of the same year, there were more than 95,000 "San Nong" creators on Douyin with more than 10,000 followers. Luo Wen said that the platform will enhance online and offline linkage, help "village streamers" rooted in the countryside to understand the algorithm recommendation mechanism, improve content distribution efficiency, and allow more farmers who understand technology and have feelings to become "rural stars."
Data released by the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) shows that in 2025, leading e-commerce platforms conducted more than 4 million agricultural assistance live broadcasts throughout the year, with sales of agricultural and special products exceeding 10 billion orders and an average daily delivery of more than 20 million orders.
Selling Goods:
Solving problems, optimizing production, and linking farmers, the popularity of "village streamers" brings wealth to one side.
The southern Sichuan hills are lush and green. In the courtyard, a live broadcast begins.
"Everyone, look, the deeper the folds of the morel and the thicker the flesh, the better the quality," He Jiandong (何建东) promoted to the camera. More than two hours passed, and the live broadcast transaction amount was locked at more than 410,000 yuan. He wiped his sweat and, without taking a break, immediately contacted the cooperative merchants to pack and ship the goods—packaging, which used to be his most troublesome problem.
"Our local agricultural products are abundant, but from fresh berries to seasonal mountain treasures, there is a common pain point of short shelf life and easy damage during logistics," He Jiandong took the Ye'erba he once sold as an example: This is a special snack in Sichuan, with glutinous rice flour as the main raw material, wrapped in green bamboo leaves and steamed. If the packaging is not good, it is very easy to stick together, squeeze, and deform during transportation.
After learning about He Jiandong's troubles, the Rong County Bureau of Commerce quickly investigated relevant packaging companies. "A food company developed a grid packaging method, putting the Ye'erba into custom partitions to avoid stacking. Before packaging, cooling and pre-cooling treatments are also carried out to slightly tighten the surface of the Ye'erba, making it less prone to squeezing and deformation," Yang Guochao (杨国超) introduced. Today, the Ye'erba still tastes soft, glutinous, and fresh after traveling thousands of miles, and He Jiandong's annual live broadcast sales amount exceeds 5 million yuan.
Unlike He Jiandong, what worries Ji Yong (季勇) the most is the logistics cost, "Our village is remote. It costs about 15 yuan to ship a bonsai to Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. If it is shipped to Beijing, it will cost more than 20 yuan."
E-commerce live broadcast, logistics and warehousing are indispensable industrial support. The freight problem that "village streamers" are worried about has become a key issue for the Yifeng County (宜丰县) commercial departments to solve.
In January 2025, Yifeng became a pilot county for the construction of a county-level logistics distribution system in Jiangxi Province (江西省). "We are accelerating the construction of a county-level logistics system, and strive to basically achieve a logistics distribution center in the county seat, a logistics distribution station in the township, and a terminal distribution network in the established villages by the end of 2026," introduced Liu Yanping (刘艳萍), Director of the Yifeng County Bureau of Commerce. After the relevant supporting facilities are improved, logistics costs are expected to be reduced by 20%.
Reducing logistics costs, scale is the key. When Liu Yong (刘勇) sells fresh meat online, he unites with surrounding peers, integrates sources of goods, and signs a large customer agreement with JD Logistics with scale advantages. The "volume for price" model has achieved significant results, and the cost of a single express delivery has been reduced by about 50%.
"Village streamers" sell goods, with multi-party collaboration. Many places provide front-line services to solve the problems of product selection, logistics, and packaging that plague "village streamers." With the continuous development of "village streamers," changes in the demand side are being transmitted to the production side, driving industrial structure adjustment and production condition optimization.
In 2020, Peng Minfang (彭敏芳) of Fangxi Town (芳溪镇), Yifeng County (宜丰县) became popular by shooting short videos of pickled garlic whisker pickles, and the number of followers exceeded 200,000. But she paid a lot of "tuition" for live broadcast sales of pickles. "The live broadcast room often 'exploded with orders,' but my small workshop has limited production capacity, and viewers placed orders but could not ship them on time." Her products have also been complained about due to simple packaging and unclear labeling.
Later, with the coordination of the commercial department, Peng Minfang selected a site to build a factory and built a pickle production line, and the production capacity increased significantly. At the same time, she founded brands such as "Zhuxiang Piaopiao" and "Zuofange," introduced standardized packaging, and promoted commercialized and scaled-up sales. Currently, the annual online sales of pickles reach 20 million yuan.
To empower "village streamers" to sell agricultural products, Yifeng County (宜丰县) also actively creates regional public brands. Today, Yifeng bamboo shoots have been selected into the "National Famous, Special, Excellent and New Agricultural Products" list, and Yifeng honey and Yifeng Yingkequan tea have been rated as national geographical indication products, giving "village streamers" more confidence in selling goods.
High-quality rural short videos and live broadcast content help agricultural products go out of the village and into the city. In 2025, the national online retail sales of agricultural products reached 783.31 billion yuan, an increase of 9.9% year-on-year.
The popularity of "village streamers" brings wealth to one side.
After gaining a certain amount of traffic online, as the village Party branch secretary, Liu Yong (刘勇) organized the surrounding "village streamers" to collectively sell rice for the village. In a live broadcast in December last year, he and more than 10 "village streamers" sold more than 40,000 jin of rice in half a day. The price they purchased rice from villagers was 1 jiao (0.1 yuan) per jin more than ordinary rice brokers.
In Rong County (荣县), He Jiandong (何建东) also does not forget to give back to his hometown, "When selling Ye'erba, we purchased nearly 300,000 bamboo leaves collected by farmers, bringing more than 30,000 yuan in income to nearby villagers. When selling morels on weekdays, we also call farmers to help with packaging, and the wages are settled daily."
In Yifeng (宜丰), Dongcao Village (东槽村), a former "hollow village," relies on "village streamers" to sell goods, and the annual sales of bonsai exceed 10 million yuan, and more than 500 villagers have achieved employment at their doorstep.
While developing rapidly, "village streamers" also face some new situations and new problems. Many "village streamers" told reporters that the algorithm mechanism of some platforms is still price-oriented, which leads to high-quality agricultural products being deeply mired in price "**内卷**" (nèijuǎn - "involution," intense, self-defeating competition)."
"As long as consumers see the same product cheaper, they may regret and cancel the order, causing losses in return and exchange and logistics costs," a "village streamer" said helplessly. In addition, there are also problems such as unstable product quality and poor after-sales experience in "village streamer" sales.
"As long as consumers find the same product cheaper, they may regret and cancel the order, resulting in losses in return, exchange, and logistics costs," a "village livestreamer" said helplessly. In addition, "village livestreaming" also has problems such as unstable product quality and poor after-sales experience.
Interviewees suggest that relevant departments should strengthen standardized guidance and further improve the quality standards and traceability system of agricultural products; platforms also need to optimize algorithm mechanisms, weaken the single low-price orientation, and tilt towards high-quality agricultural products in terms of traffic distribution, so as to promote a more fair and orderly market environment.
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A tripod, a mobile phone, a screen… In recent years, the "village streamer" (村播) ranks have continued to grow. They use their cameras to record and display the simple rural life, broaden the sales channels for agricultural products, and drive farmers to increase their income and become rich.
By the end of 2025, the number of rural "live broadcast + social" e-commerce businesses nationwide reached 7.4777 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.1%. The surging "village streamer" wave in the vast countryside, how to surge large traffic and move towards high-quality development, has become a must-answer question.
Recording the countryside, true feelings are the most moving. From the daily labor of "working in the fields during the day and spinning hemp at night" (昼出耘田夜绩麻), to the rural characteristic industries that netizens are curious about, to practical agricultural technology tips, rural life is a rich mine in itself. Devoting sincerity, digging out the charm of the countryside from a fresh perspective, and conveying practical value with professional sharing, can win the audience's long-term attention.
Targeting the audience is the key to the growth and advancement of "village streamers." Cultivating user stickiness is by no means a one-day effort. It is necessary to explore the tricks in actual combat, make up for shortcomings in training, grasp the platform's content distribution rules, strengthen team collaboration, and gain a firm foothold in the competition. Grasping the pulse of the audience's interests can make the content more attractive.
At present, the development of "village streamers" also faces many challenges. Some rural areas have high logistics costs and imperfect cold chain networks; homogenization is intensifying, and some products are moving towards low-price competition; insufficient standardized production and brand awareness, uneven product quality, and inadequate after-sales guarantees occur from time to time...
To meet the challenges and promote the high-quality development of "village streamers," multi-party cooperation is needed.
From the government level, investment in infrastructure such as warehousing logistics and cold chain systems should be increased; training in "village streamer" e-commerce skills and short video production capabilities should be carried out to cultivate more "new farmers" (新农人) who understand technology and are good at business; and the standardization and branding of agricultural products should be promoted to enhance product added value and market recognition.
From the platform level, the traffic distribution mechanism should be optimized, and high-quality "agriculture, rural areas, and farmers" (三农) content should continue to be supported; recommendation rules should be improved to avoid a single low-price orientation and create a healthy and orderly market environment.
Rooted in the countryside, feeding back to the homeland. "Village streamers" moving towards high-quality development, recording real life, opening up the production and sales chain, and expanding market space, will surely help more livable and workable beautiful villages grow taller.
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Currently, increasing attention is being paid to improving the physical health of young people and promoting the physical and mental well-being of students. Wrestling, judo, boxing, and other physical confrontation-based combat sports are gaining importance in some primary and secondary schools. Many schools and parents are "refreshing" their views, encouraging children to strengthen their bodies and temper their will through confrontational combat.
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Beijing (北京) Haidian District's (海淀区) "District Team School Building" Cultivates Judo Talent
Throwing and Falling Again and Again
Inner Strength Grows Stronger
Side handspring, single-shoulder backward roll, forward roll with leg split... At 5:30 PM, in the Judo Hall of the High School Affiliated to China Agricultural University (中国农业大学附属中学), a series of warm-up exercises began the children's training for the day.
"Speed, power out," "Landing should be in a straight line," "Pay attention to the center of gravity, connect immediately"... Qi Suxia (齐素霞), judo coach of the Haidian District (海淀区) Heavy Athletics Amateur Sports School (重竞技业余体育学校) in Beijing (北京市), reminded loudly. After the warm-up, actual combat training began immediately. Students faced off in pairs, grabbing clothes, exerting force, and throwing in one go.
This is both a campus sports venue and a training base for judo in Haidian District (海淀区). "Haidian District (海淀区) has cultivated batches of judo talents through the 'District Team School Building' model," Qi Suxia (齐素霞) introduced. Haidian District (海淀区) places the judo district team in the High School Affiliated to China Agricultural University (中国农业大学附属中学), where professional coaches conduct systematic training to achieve integrated development of training, teaching, and talent selection. Cultivation is stratified according to age and foundation, with lower grades focusing on cultivating interest, and middle and upper grades gradually entering technical and confrontational training.
"First learn to protect yourself, then enter confrontation," Qi Suxia (齐素霞) said to the students. She introduced that each class is equipped with multiple coaches to provide group guidance to ensure student safety and teaching quality. Coach Zhao Zhitao (赵志韬) came from here. He won a bronze medal in the men's judo -90 kg category at the 13th National Games and is now pursuing a postgraduate degree at Beijing Sport University (北京体育大学), returning to the High School Affiliated to China Agricultural University (中国农业大学附属中学) to teach in his spare time.
Qi Suxia (齐素霞) has been coaching for 27 years, and her students have won more than 300 gold medals in various competitions. "What the children learn here is not just technology, but also rules, etiquette, and attitudes towards winning and losing," Qi Suxia (齐素霞) said. "Learning to persevere, improving resilience, and learning to view success and failure correctly are very important for their future development."
"At first, I was curious, but the more I practiced, the more I liked it." After an hour and a half of training, Liu Ruiyan (刘芮言), a junior high school student at the High School Affiliated to China Agricultural University (中国农业大学附属中学), was drenched in sweat. She said that she gradually built up confidence in training. "After practicing for a long time, I feel that my heart is stronger." Liu Ruiyan (刘芮言) believes that practicing judo is not only "cool" but also makes her development goals clearer.
Here, students have clear development plans. In the future, they can not only enter professional teams to participate in various competitions, but also be promoted to higher education institutions with judo expertise, and enter universities through sports single recruitment, high-level sports teams, and other channels.
(Lu Shuying (陆姝颖) participated in writing)
Beiguyi Primary School (北故邑小学) in Hebei (河北) Opens Chinese Wrestling Class
Practicing Kung Fu Wrestling
Using Skill to Overcome Strength
Bowing, stepping, and exerting force, third-grade student Guo Yutong (郭雨桐) and her partner exchanged moves back and forth, their movements smooth and stretched, with measured advance and retreat. At Beiguyi Primary School (北故邑小学) in Tongye Town (铜冶镇), Luquan District (鹿泉区), Shijiazhuang City (石家庄市), Hebei Province (河北省), Chinese wrestling classes nourish students' bodies and minds.
"I used to think wrestling was very dangerous. But after taking the class, I learned movements such as 'collapse' and 'cover' and found that wrestling is actually about using skill," Guo Yutong (郭雨桐) said. From "fear of falling" to "love of falling," students constantly feel the true meaning of "using skill to overcome strength."
Beiguyi Primary School (北故邑小学) introduced the Chinese wrestling program in 2023, built a special wrestling training venue, and formulated a training plan and curriculum system. Today, Chinese wrestling has been integrated into the school's daily teaching and extracurricular activities, and more and more students are benefiting from it.
Principal Lin Yan (林燕) introduced that in the two years since the popularization and promotion of the Chinese wrestling program, the pass rate of students' physical health has increased by about 15%, and their strength and coordination have been significantly improved. Many parents have reported that their children have become more resilient through wrestling. With clubs and school teams as platforms, potential seedlings stand out, undergo advanced training, and have the opportunity to reach bigger stages.
In Lin Yan's (林燕) view, practicing Chinese wrestling can not only master self-defense skills, but also inherit excellent Chinese traditional culture and enhance students' cultural confidence. In 2025, Beiguyi Primary School (北故邑小学) successively became the Luquan District (鹿泉区) Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance and Display Demonstration Base and the Hebei Province (河北省) Chinese Wrestling Project Pilot School. The school has established an intangible cultural heritage master studio, and classroom teaching is led by Yang Xing (杨兴), a representative inheritor of Shijiazhuang (石家庄) municipal-level intangible cultural heritage Kung Fu wrestling. A variety of special courses every week open the door for students to touch traditional culture and inject vigorous vitality into the campus.
"Every bow before and after sparring, and helping each other up after falling, are all good etiquette education." In class, watching students go from being unable to stand still to being able to complete complete sparring sessions, Yang Xing (杨兴) feels that these focused eyes are shining with the light of inheritance.
More Than 30 Schools in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), Promote Boxing
Between Punching and Defending
Fitness Strengthens the Body
Punching, dodging, footwork movement... In the physical education class of Longteng School (龙腾学校) in Longhua District (龙华区), Shenzhen City (深圳市), Guangdong Province (广东省), students stood in formation and practiced seriously under the coach's commands, showing concentration in every move.
As a benchmark school for boxing entering campuses in Shenzhen (深圳), Longteng School (龙腾学校) has incorporated boxing into the physical education curriculum and has hosted many primary and secondary school boxing competitions.
"Boxing is not just a simple physical confrontation, but a physical and mental tempering under a framework of rules." Chi Youchuan (池友川), deputy secretary-general of the Guangdong Boxing Association (广东省拳击协会), introduced that Shenzhen's (深圳) exploration of boxing entering campuses began in 2007. Today, more than 30 schools have carried out related teaching, and Nanshan (南山), Luohu (罗湖), Longhua (龙华), Baoan (宝安), and other 4 districts have formed a normalized primary and secondary school boxing competition system.
At the 2025 National U Series (Non-Professional) Boxing Championships and the 2025 China Middle School Student Boxing Championships, the 10 young players from the Tongle Experimental School (同乐实验学校) team of the Educational Science Research Institute Affiliated School Education Group (教育科学研究院附属学校教育集团) in Nanshan District (南山区), Shenzhen City (深圳市) performed brilliantly, winning 3 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze, ranking first in the gold medal list for the junior high school group.
"Before being exposed to boxing, many children were introverted, timid, and had weak resilience." Li Weihao (李威豪), coach of Tongle Experimental School (同乐实验学校), witnessed the students' transformation. "Through systematic training and competition experience, everyone's physical fitness has been significantly improved, and their thinking ability and psychological resilience have also been enhanced."
What if a child gets injured? "When practicing boxing, safety is the key." Chi Youchuan (池友川) said that protective gear such as mouthguards should be worn during training, the striking parts should be strictly limited, and a coach must be present to supervise. "We take various measures to minimize sports risks and allow students to experience the charm of boxing within a safe range," Chi Youchuan (池友川) said.
"More and more children are developing strong physiques, establishing a sense of rules, and cultivating a confident attitude and tenacious character between punching and defending," Chi Youchuan (池友川) said.
Exploration continues. Chi Youchuan (池友川) said that the next step will be to improve the unified teaching syllabus led by the education department, and expand the project coverage from point to area, taking Longteng School (龙腾学校), Tongle Experimental School (同乐实验学校), etc. as demonstration points, "so that boxing can become a 'booster' for the physical and mental health of more young people."
By: 史 哲
The mention of boxing and wrestling entering schools often makes many parents nervous: Will their children get injured? In fact, these sports emphasize "learning etiquette before skills, and protection before confrontation," with science and safety as the premise of teaching. Practice in many places has proven that the value of combative fighting programs in sports education is increasingly apparent.
Different from individual projects such as running and rope skipping, combative fighting programs set up a "conflict situation." When a child steps onto the field, they face not equipment or a stopwatch, but an opponent at close range. Between punches and grappling, the all-round mobilization of explosive power, endurance, and coordination is tested, requiring children to make judgments, withstand pressure, and face winning or losing. This is a contest of the body, but even more so, a game of the mind. In addition, high-intensity confrontation helps to vent anxiety and irritability, helping students manage emotions and release stress. In repeated tempering and confrontation, children's hearts become stronger.
Currently, some schools are overly concerned about safety issues and are constantly compressing and simplifying the content of physical education. We should moderately "desensitize" and, on the premise of doing a good job in basic protection and scientific guidance, encourage young people to try more diverse and challenging sports programs. Recognizing oneself in winning and losing, learning to grow in rules, and finding peace in explosions, it is hoped that combative fighting programs can promote the all-round development of more children.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 季 芳
On May 6, in the 2026 Archery World Cup Shanghai station competition, Chinese team athletes Qi Xiangshuo (齐翔硕), Liu Jin-yi (刘瑾一), and Shi Jingyu (史靖宇) performed outstandingly in the men's compound bow team event, defeating the Indian team to win the bronze medal. Having officially formed the team for less than a month, this team has brought new breakthroughs to Chinese archery.
In this station's competition, the Chinese men's compound bow team appeared with a brand-new lineup combining veterans and newcomers. In the second round of the elimination round, the Chinese team defeated the Mexican team with a score of 235 rings; in the quarter-finals, the Chinese team defeated the Slovenian team with a score of 234 rings; in the semi-finals, the Chinese team narrowly lost to the Turkish team by 3 rings; in the bronze medal match, the Chinese team and the Indian team fought all the way to a tie of 234, and in the second additional match, they won with the key advantage of shooting 10 rings that were closer to the bullseye.
"The team members were very stable and performed well." Mu Yong (穆勇), the leader of the Chinese team, affirmed the performance of the team members, and the results were hard-won. "We not only want to win the Olympic seats, but also strive for higher goals."
The bronze medal battle can be described as 一波三折 (yī bō sān zhé - "one wave three folds," many twists and turns). In the regular competition, the Chinese team players calmly aimed, steadily exerted their strength, and engaged in a ring-number tug-of-war with the Indian team. The scores of both sides rose alternately, and finally ended in a tie, and the competition entered the decisive stage of the additional match.
In the first additional match, the Chinese team players performed stably, and the arrows they shot were closer to the bullseye. They had already locked in the victory, but were protested by their opponents for a rematch. Facing the sudden situation and off-field interference, the 3 Chinese team players quickly adjusted their mentality, gave each other high-fives and encouraged each other. "Everyone had only one thought in their minds, which was to win them again and take the medal steadily," Shi Jingyu (史靖宇) recalled.
In the decisive moment of the second additional match, Qi Xiangshuo (齐翔硕) took the lead in shooting the arrow, steadily hitting 10 rings, which was a good start for the team; Liu Jin-yi (刘瑾一) and Shi Jingyu (史靖宇) followed closely, calmly drawing their bows and accurately releasing their arrows. All 3 arrows hit high ring numbers. In the end, the Chinese team defeated the Indian team with the advantage of the 10-ring arrow being closer to the bullseye and achieved victory.
As a veteran member of the team, Qi Xiangshuo (齐翔硕) performed stably in the competition. "When I played recurve bow before, I had never lost to the Indian team. This time, I switched to the compound bow team competition, and I also firmly believed that I could win the game with my teammates." He was full of emotion, "When we got to the decisive moment, every arrow of our 3 people was aimed at the same goal." Liu Jin-yi (刘瑾一), who participated in the Archery World Cup for the first time, also withstood the pressure in the key rounds and performed well. "Next, the team will summarize the experience of this competition, further polish their skills, strengthen their mentality, and continue to strive for new breakthroughs," Mu Yong (穆勇) introduced.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 7th (Sun Longfei (孙龙飞), Yan Siqi (闫思齐)) Beijing (北京) time, May 7th, the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships continued in London (伦敦), England. In the women's team quarter-finals that concluded on the same day, the Chinese team, consisting of Wang Manyu (王曼昱), Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎), and Wang Yidi (王艺迪), defeated the South Korean team, consisting of Shin Yubin (申裕斌), Kim Nayeong (金娜英), and Park Gaehyeon (朴佳贤), with a score of 3-0, advancing to the semi-finals.
In the first match, Wang Manyu (王曼昱) took control and won three straight games against Shin Yubin (申裕斌), the top player of the South Korean team, giving her team the first lead. In the second match, after Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎) won the first game, Kim Nayeong (金娜英) strengthened her serve variations and took the lead with two 11-7 wins. Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎) withstood the pressure and won the next two games, eventually reversing the situation and scoring another point for her team. After the match, Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎) said that her opponent performed better today than in the group stage, and she adjusted in time when she fell behind and brought the score back. Wang Yidi (王艺迪) continued the momentum in the third match, securing the victory for the Chinese team with a score of 3-1.
In this World Table Tennis Championships, the Chinese women's table tennis team defeated the Romanian team, the Chinese Taipei team, and the South Korean team with a score of 3-0 in the group stage, advancing strongly with three wins. In the knockout stage, the Chinese team successively defeated the Polish team, the Swedish team, and the South Korean team, advancing to the semi-finals. In the women's team semi-finals, the Chinese team will face the winner between the French team and the Romanian team.
Beijing (北京) time, on the evening of May 8th, the Chinese men's table tennis team will face the South Korean team in the men's team quarter-finals. Previously, the Chinese team had encountered setbacks in the group stage, losing to the South Korean team and the Swedish team with scores of 1-3 and 2-3 respectively, advancing as the third-place team in the group. In the knockout stage, the Chinese team successively defeated the Australian team and the Romanian team.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, London, May 7th, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) announced the election results for the new Athletes' Commission on the 7th, with 10 people, including Chinese table tennis player Liu Shiwen (刘诗雯), being elected as members.
The ITTF stated that the election concluded on May 4th, with over 300 people participating in the voting for athlete representatives without disabilities. To ensure a balance in continental and gender representation, a total of 8 athletes without disabilities have been admitted to the new Athletes' Commission. In addition to the two current chairpersons, Liu Shiwen (刘诗雯) and Achanta (阿昌塔) from India, there are also athlete representatives from Wales, Ghana, England, and other regions. In addition, the Athletes' Commission also includes two athlete representatives with disabilities from England and the United States. Subsequently, the chairperson of the new Athletes' Commission will also be elected.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 申少铁
"The movement of scientific laws can improve neurological and cardiovascular function, enhance the body's metabolic level, reduce weight burden, thereby lowering blood pressure," said Zhao Wei (赵威), Chief Physician of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Peking University Third Hospital (北京大学第三医院).
Zhao Wei (赵威) introduced that there are various types of exercise that help lower blood pressure, mainly divided into aerobic exercise, strength training (resistance exercise), and flexibility training. Common aerobic exercises include swimming, jogging, brisk walking, cycling, Tai Chi (太极拳), and Baduanjin (八段锦), which can achieve exercise results if performed for more than 30 minutes each time and about 5 times a week. Common strength training exercises include lifting dumbbells, plank support, pulling elastic bands, and wall squats. Flexibility training includes yoga and stretching. "Combining various exercise methods can achieve better blood pressure lowering effects and improve physical fitness," said Zhao Wei (赵威).
People of different age groups should choose exercises that suit them. Young people can choose exercises with a certain degree of confrontation, such as playing basketball and soccer; middle-aged people should choose exercises with less confrontation and impact, such as swimming and doubles badminton; elderly people can choose more gentle exercises such as Baduanjin (八段锦) and Tai Chi (太极拳).
Can patients with hypertension exercise? Zhao Wei (赵威) believes that if hypertensive patients have fragile cardiovascular systems, blind exercise may lead to dangerous situations such as sudden death or stroke. It is recommended that these people have an exercise assessment at the hospital's cardiology department or physical examination center to understand the specific situation of blood pressure control and whether the heart, brain, kidneys and other organs are healthy, and then exercise under the guidance of a doctor. Hypertensive patients should control their blood pressure within the normal range before exercising, and then gradually start exercising, step by step.
Warming up before exercise must be in place, preferably lasting 5-10 minutes, so that the body's organs and blood distribution are adapted to the exercise state, otherwise it is easy to cause a rapid increase in blood pressure. After exercise, do some relaxation exercises. Stopping immediately can cause low blood pressure, which may lead to fainting. For example, after running, you can walk slowly for a while.
"Avoid exercising when blood pressure is high," said Zhao Wei (赵威). The human body's blood pressure is higher in the morning, and some cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are prone to occur during this time period. Therefore, hypertensive patients should avoid exercising in the morning, especially in the winter morning, and it is recommended to exercise between 4-6 pm. The intensity of exercise should be such that you can still speak normally while exercising. If symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, cold sweats, and lower extremity edema occur, stop exercising immediately and seek medical attention in time.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 谢亚宏
According to the "European Economic Outlook" report recently released by Eurostat, the European Central Bank, and other institutions, the overall economic growth of major Southern European economies such as Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece has been significantly higher than the Eurozone average in the past two years, demonstrating strong growth resilience and structural advantages. Related analyses suggest that the sustained positive economic momentum of major Southern European economies is mainly due to the strong rebound of the tourism industry, labor market reforms, and the injection of European Union funds. In addition, major Southern European economies are focusing on cultivating and expanding new economic growth points such as green energy and the digital economy, further broadening the space for growth.
Commendable Economic Performance
In the Southern European region, Spain is undoubtedly the "growth champion" in the economic field. Data from the European Commission shows that Spain's gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2025 is 2.9%, and it is expected to continue to lead in 2026, with a growth rate of 2.3%. Portugal's GDP growth in 2025 is 1.9%, and it is expected to remain at around 2.2% in 2026. Greece's economic growth in 2025 is 2.1%, and it will remain at around 2% in 2026. Italy's economic growth in 2025 is 0.8%, and it is expected to grow by 0.5% in 2026.
Against the backdrop of overall economic growth stalling in Europe, how did Southern European countries achieve an economic "reversal"? The first is the supporting effect brought by the renewed growth momentum of the tourism industry. The tourism industry accounts for a high proportion of the economic output of regional countries. In 2025, tourism revenue and tourist volume rebounded significantly, driving employment and investment in accommodation, catering, and related service industries, becoming the core engine of this round of economic recovery. Data from TUI, Europe's largest tourism company, shows that some tourists are shifting to safer and more familiar destinations such as Southern Europe due to the impact of the Middle East war. Juan Molas, head of the Spanish Tourism Board, said that in the coming months, international tourists will flow to Western Mediterranean tourist destinations considered safer, and major source markets have increased their focus on countries such as Spain and Italy.
Regional countries have achieved results in labor market reforms, with continuous increases in employment and a downward trend in unemployment rates. Throughout 2025, Spain added 605,400 new jobs, setting a record for the largest increase in the Eurozone. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Spain's unemployment rate fell to 9.93%, the lowest level since 2008; from January to February this year, the country's unemployment rate remained stable at around 9.8%. Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in January this year, setting a record low since data became available in 2004. Greece's unemployment rate in December 2025 fell to 7.5%, the lowest level in 18 years. The continuous decline in the unemployment rate, especially the improvement in the youth unemployment rate, has supported the recovery of consumption and formed a virtuous cycle for economic development. The decline in labor costs has also helped regional countries maintain the competitiveness of exports and investment under external pressure.
Financial assistance from the European Union has provided a crucial buffer for Southern European countries to promote fiscal and tax reforms and alleviate fiscal pressure. In 2020, the European Union approved the establishment of a Recovery and Resilience Facility with a total amount of approximately 750 billion euros to support member states' economic recovery and transformation and upgrading in the form of grants and low-interest loans, and to allocate funds to member states through the Cohesion Fund and other means for strategic priority areas such as competitiveness, defense, housing, water resource resilience, and energy interconnection. Southern European countries are key countries receiving EU assistance funds, and the overall proportion of public investment to GDP has increased from 3.2% in 2019 to 3.8% in 2025. Some countries have thereby achieved fiscal surpluses, which in turn effectively promotes fiscal, tax, and industrial reforms.
Focusing on Cultivating New Growth Points
Southern European countries have abundant renewable resources such as solar and wind energy, and investment in green technology, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence has been steadily increasing in recent years. Green energy and digital transformation are becoming important levers for promoting economic recovery in regional countries.
With the support of policies such as the "European Green Deal" and the "Renewable Energy Directive," the approval process for renewable energy projects in Southern European countries has been greatly simplified, and the interconnection and reliability of regional power grids have been steadily improved. In 2025, Spain added 8.85 gigawatts of new renewable energy installed capacity, and the proportion of renewable energy power generation has reached 56.6%. In the updated National Energy and Climate Plan last year, Spain set a goal of reaching 81% renewable energy power generation by 2030. In January this year, the Spanish government launched a special fund of 355 million euros to support manufacturing projects such as solar cell/module and energy storage. The Spanish government has also approved nearly 300 renewable energy projects with a total investment of 17 billion to 18.4 billion euros and a total installed capacity of 28 gigawatts.
With the support of institutions such as the European Investment Bank, Sines (锡尼什), a traditional energy hub in southern Portugal, has been transformed into one of the largest and fastest-growing green hydrogen production bases in Europe. Sines's first 100-megawatt green hydrogen production unit has entered the commissioning stage and is expected to be officially put into production in the second half of this year, producing approximately 15,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually and reducing approximately 110,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The Portuguese government regards green hydrogen as a key development project, emphasizing the combination of green hydrogen, advanced biofuels, and industrial clusters in the National Energy and Climate Plan, and proposing to integrate approximately 8% of green hydrogen into energy consumption, transportation, and industrial sectors by 2030.
A European Commission report shows that the digital transformation process in Southern European countries is accelerating, and the cloud adoption rate and digital skills level of small and medium-sized enterprises have significantly improved. With the special support of the "Digital Europe Programme" and other programs, regional countries have built or are strengthening the European Digital Innovation Hubs network program, providing the latest technology services such as artificial intelligence and digital skills training programs. Italy has built and applied a national data platform, a national payment system, etc. The electronic health record system supports artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis, personalized medicine, and big data applications, and the digital transformation of overall public services and industrial fields has achieved great results.
Greece is vigorously promoting the construction of digital infrastructure and skills training. The country's 5G coverage is already among the top in the European Union and is about to achieve the EU's 2030 target. Greece will also undertake one of the EU's first seven artificial intelligence factories and radiate to surrounding countries, striving to become a regional industrial hub.
Continuous Deepening of Cooperation with China
In recent years, regional countries have continuously deepened cooperation with China. China is Greece's largest trading partner, Spain's largest trading partner outside the European Union, and an important trading partner of other Southern European countries. In 2025, the scale of trade between China and Southern European countries continued to expand, and both sides are committed to promoting a win-win situation of infrastructure upgrading, energy and supply chain diversification, and green technology transfer.
The Port of Piraeus (比雷埃夫斯港) is a landmark example of Sino-Greek cooperation. After investment by China Ocean Shipping Group (中国远洋海运集团), the container throughput of the Port of Piraeus surged from 1.5 million TEUs in 2009 to 6.2 million TEUs in 2025, becoming the largest container hub in the Mediterranean and the fourth largest container port in Europe. The port's revenue turned from loss to profit, creating tens of thousands of jobs for the local area, driving Greece's economic growth by 0.8%, and promoting the upgrading of logistics, manufacturing, and supply chains. In the energy field, State Grid (国家电网) invested in the Crete (克里特岛) DC interconnection project, helping the island get rid of its dependence on fossil energy; the Thrace (色雷斯) wind power project of China Energy Investment Corporation (国家能源集团) can meet the electricity needs of 30,000 households annually and reduce carbon emissions by 150,000 tons annually.
China and Spain and Portugal have landed a number of landmark projects in the fields of economy and trade, green energy, and infrastructure. In Spain, Chery Automobile (奇瑞汽车) and Spanish company Ebro (埃布罗) have put into operation a joint venture factory, CATL (宁德时代) and Stellantis Group (斯泰兰蒂斯集团) have invested 4.1 billion euros to build a battery factory in Spain, and China has participated in projects such as the Belvis (贝尔维斯) photovoltaic power station, which has greatly promoted Spain's economic green transformation and industrial chain upgrading. In Portugal, in 2018, the Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊) of the Setúbal Polytechnic Institute (塞图巴尔理工学院) landed as the first Luban Workshop in continental Europe, helping to cultivate local technical talents; Chinese photovoltaic panels account for 85% of the local market, and the Bank of China (中国银行) assisted Portuguese companies in issuing green bonds, helping the local energy green transformation.
In Italy, Chinese automobile companies GAC (广汽) and Geely (吉利) have established European design centers in Milan, leading or deeply participating in the research and development of a number of models for the global, especially European, markets; China Mingyang Smart Energy Group (中国明阳智慧能源集团), Italian renewable energy company Renexia (瑞能斯) and the "Made in Italy" department jointly signed a memorandum of understanding, planning to invest approximately 500 million euros to build a new wind turbine manufacturing plant in Italy and establish a local Italian supply chain.
At a time when the global economic landscape is undergoing profound adjustments, major Southern European economies are actively deepening pragmatic cooperation with China. Cooperation in ports, railways, green energy, and other fields not only helps upgrade local infrastructure, but also provides diversified options for coping with external shocks, effectively enhancing the resilience of regional economic development.
(Reported from Rome (罗马) on May 7)
Return to TopBy: 王春雷
In the near future, the "Global Exhibition Industry Statistics Report 2026" released by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry shows that in 2024, a total of 32,000 exhibitions were held globally, attracting 4.7 million exhibitors and 318 million visitors, creating 4.3 million jobs. According to relevant market research data, the global exhibition market size will reach US$32.51 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach approximately US$157.8 billion in 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of up to 19.19%. The global exhibition industry is ushering in a strong recovery and a new round of growth cycle.
As a high-end form of modern service industry, the exhibition industry has a strong economic driving effect and industrial linkage, and has become an important field for many cities around the world to compete for development. From the perspective of the industrial chain, the upstream of the exhibition industry involves venue construction, equipment leasing, and construction services, the midstream covers exhibition planning, investment promotion, and on-site management, and the downstream extends to diversified business formats such as hotel accommodation, catering and entertainment, and tourism, with significant industrial driving functions. In recent years, many cities have relied on their own resource endowments to launch corresponding supporting services to help the exhibition economy improve its quality and upgrade, and promote the global exhibition industry to show new development trends.
First, industrial linkage, the deep integration of exhibitions and advantageous industries. From a global perspective, some exhibition cities have entered the stage of industrial-urban integration of "promoting exhibitions through industry and promoting industry through exhibitions." Frankfurt (法兰克福), Germany is a typical example. Its exhibition center holds more than 10 world-top industry expositions every year and has in-depth interaction with local advantageous industries such as automobile manufacturing, chemical industry, and finance. Exhibitions have become key nodes for technology exchange, innovation incubation, and global resource allocation, while advantageous industries provide solid content support and a professional audience base for exhibition activities, forming a virtuous interactive pattern of "industry-exhibition-city."
Second, business format integration, the "exhibition+" model has become a new growth point. With the advent of the experience economy era, cross-border integration models such as "exhibition + culture and tourism," "exhibition + technology," and "exhibition + sports and health" continue to emerge. The Seoul Metropolitan Government (首尔市政府) in South Korea launched the "2026 Seoul Metropolitan Government Exhibition Industry Cultivation Plan" at the beginning of this year, clearly proposing to deeply integrate business exhibitions with urban experience. By integrating resources such as hotels, food, and shopping, "micro-vacation" products are designed and launched. For example, attend a semiconductor industry forum in the morning, experience a Korean wave beauty workshop in the afternoon, and taste delicacies in the Myeongdong (明洞) business district in the evening. This "exhibition + culture and tourism" model not only transforms short-term traffic into a long-term consumption chain, but also enhances the city's brand image and expands the comprehensive value of the "visitor economy." Vienna (维也纳), Austria launched the "Heritage Project," introducing experts attending international medical conferences to community free clinics, organizing scholars attending education conferences to communicate with local teachers and students, and inviting environmental protection conference representatives to participate in urban ecological governance seminars. Exhibitions are no longer "isolated activities," but have become "social value co-creation platforms," which helps to enhance the city's humanistic temperature and brand reputation.
Third, service upgrades, digital and sustainable development go hand in hand. Many cities empower the entire process of services with digital intelligence technology and green products, and urban governance is constantly upgraded from customs clearance and financing to logistics. The artificial intelligence channel at Dubai Airport (迪拜机场) in the United Arab Emirates, which will be put into use in 2025, supports 10 people to simultaneously swipe their faces for "unconscious customs clearance" without having to show documents, reducing the customs clearance time from 30 minutes to 3 minutes. Singapore (新加坡), as the world's first "sustainable tourism destination" certified by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, has built a systematic green exhibition standard from carbon footprint management and green transportation to environmentally friendly catering. This measure has not only become an important competitive advantage for the selection of high-end international conference venues, but also demonstrates the city's development concept and governance level.
From "conference venue" to "exhibition industry," it reflects the profound changes in the global service industry towards the experience economy. The competition in the exhibition industry is not only about "who can provide better exhibition halls," but also "who can provide a more unique experience," which puts higher demands on urban governance. It is foreseeable that the role of government agencies and social organizations in coordinating resources, professional services, and brand promotion will be more critical. The exhibition departments of some cities have proposed a new positioning - to surpass the roles of "venue coordinator" and "destination marketer" and become "destination content manager," "urban experience designer," and "urban economic promoter," and strive to provide "full-cycle services" from bidding to landing, and build a "one-stop" exhibition service system.
At present, the global exhibition industry is also facing multiple challenges such as geopolitical conflicts, economic cyclical fluctuations, rising operating costs, and digital transformation. To enhance the competitiveness of the exhibition industry, we should base ourselves on the city's own industrial and cultural characteristics and adhere to the path of specialization, integration, and sustainable development. When exhibition activities are no longer just simple transactional arrangements, but become a rich and unforgettable experience, the potential of the exhibition economy may be more fully released.
(The author is the Dean of the School of Exhibition and Communication, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (上海对外经贸大学))
Return to TopBeijing, May 7 (Reporter Cui Qi (崔琦)) Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian (林剑) stated on the 7th that an increasing number of Japanese citizens are protesting the high government's attempts to revise the constitution. This reflects that the Japanese right-wing forces' promotion of constitutional revision and acceleration of "re-militarization" are unpopular and have aroused high vigilance and strong opposition from peace-loving people around the world, including the Japanese people.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: Recent demonstrations across Japan have attracted widespread public attention. Tens of thousands of people across the country have participated in protests. In Tokyo (东京) alone, about 50,000 people gathered to oppose the government's plan to revise Article 9 of the Peace Constitution, which involves declaring the renunciation of war. In this context, how does the Chinese government view these developments in Japan, especially the public's opposition to constitutional revision?
"We have noticed the relevant developments in Japan. An increasing number of Japanese citizens are protesting the high government's attempts to revise the constitution. This reflects that the Japanese right-wing forces' promotion of constitutional revision and acceleration of 're-militarization' are unpopular and have aroused high vigilance and strong opposition from peace-loving people around the world, including the Japanese people," said Lin Jian (林剑).
He stated that Japanese militarism once committed brutal crimes against the people of China and other Asian countries, and also brought profound disasters to the Japanese people. In order to prevent the resurgence of Japanese militarism from once again harming the world, the Allied countries before and after World War II established a series of institutional and legal arrangements such as the Cairo Declaration (《开罗宣言》) and the Potsdam Proclamation (《波茨坦公告》), which clearly stipulated that Japan should completely disarm and must not maintain industries that could enable it to rearm. Japan accepted this. The Charter of the United Nations (联合国宪章) also made corresponding provisions, permanently prohibiting Japan from taking the path of militarism from the institutional level. Precisely because of this, the issue of Japan's constitutional revision concerns the post-war international order and Japan's direction, and has always been a matter of great concern to the international community and neighboring Asian countries.
Lin Jian (林剑) said that recently some scholars pointed out that Japan should re-recognize that the constitution is not only a domestic contract, but also embodies the consensus and consideration of the international community, including China: preventing the revival of the ghost of militarism is an obligation that Japan should fulfill, and it is also the firm will of the international community, including China.
"The gathering on May 3 was also the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trial (东京审判). What is alarming is that at such an important historical juncture, some forces in Japan have not only failed to deeply and thoroughly reflect on the history of aggression, but also attempted to accelerate the expansion of military power, threatening regional peace and stability. The international community must resolutely oppose this countercurrent that attempts to 开历史倒车 (kāi lìshǐ dàochē - "drive history backwards," to reverse historical progress; to go against the trend of history)." he said.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张志文
From May 4th to 7th, the 5th "Made in the Emirates" exhibition was held in Abu Dhabi (阿布扎比), United Arab Emirates (阿联酋), attracting more than 1,200 companies from 12 industrial fields. From hybrid robots that meet the needs of long-distance deployment, to robotic arms that can detect the ripeness of fruits and vegetables and realize automatic picking, to the Middle East's first high-voltage fiber optic cable... a number of research and development achievements of local UAE companies were showcased at the exhibition, highlighting the UAE's confidence and impetus to promote the accelerated development of manufacturing. Sheikh Mansour (曼苏尔), Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Minister of the Presidential Court, said at the meeting that the "Made in the Emirates" exhibition has become a key pillar of the UAE's economic diversification agenda, helping the country build a sustainable industrial base and promoting the country towards a better future.
In recent years, the UAE has accelerated its economic diversification, focusing on advanced manufacturing as a starting point to promote the optimization of its economic structure. In April of this year, the UAE Cabinet passed a resolution to establish a National Industrial Resilience Fund with a total amount of 1 billion dirhams (1 RMB is approximately 0.54 UAE dirhams), focusing on supporting the localization of key industries such as food, manufacturing, and advanced technology, and promoting supply chain stability and improving strategic reserves. According to statistics, the country's industrial exports set a new record of 262 billion dirhams in 2025, an increase of 25% compared to 2024. Among them, the export value of medium- and high-tech industries reached 92 billion dirhams, a year-on-year increase of 42%, completing the original target of 90 billion dirhams to be achieved in 2031 six years ahead of schedule.
At this conference, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (阿布扎比国家石油公司) announced its plan to finalize project contracts worth a total of 200 billion dirhams between 2026 and 2028, aiming to meet the growing global energy demand while enhancing the UAE's manufacturing capabilities and strengthening industrial resilience. Sultan Al Jaber (苏尔坦), Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the UAE and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, said that the company is entering a critical stage of strategic implementation and will further consolidate and strengthen the UAE's industrial and manufacturing base. Some analysts pointed out that as the UAE withdraws from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) (石油输出国组织（欧佩克）) and the "OPEC+" mechanism, the country hopes to provide ways to "cash in" oil and gas resources, accelerate the pace of economic transformation, and continuously increase the proportion of industrial categories in the national economy.
The UAE is also actively attracting international partners to participate in the economic transformation process. During the exhibition, the Chinese-funded enterprise Baode Energy (宝德能源) and the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (阿布扎比哈利法经济区) signed an agreement announcing that they will introduce China's leading manufacturing capabilities and technological resources to build an advanced manufacturing complex in Abu Dhabi integrating renewable energy manufacturing, intelligent manufacturing, and high-tech innovation. Dana Gas (达纳天然气公司) of the UAE also signed a memorandum with a British company to jointly build a graphene production base in Sharjah (沙迦), with an expected annual production capacity of 15 tons after the first phase of production. Richard Hall (理查德·霍尔), CEO of Dana Gas, said that the base represents future industrial development opportunities, "It supports both the production of advanced materials and the improvement of the UAE's local manufacturing capabilities." Sultan believes that in the future, the UAE will focus on enhancing the competitiveness of advanced, key and priority industries, expanding industrial and technological exports, integrating supply chains, achieving industrial self-sufficiency in key products and materials, and supporting the private sector to accelerate development.
(Reported from Dubai (迪拜) on May 7th by this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 时元皓
According to the "Brazilian Mining Guide" jointly released recently by the Brazilian Mining Association and KPMG, exploration investment in Brazil's key mineral areas for global energy transition has increased by approximately 240% in the past 5 years, and mining volume has increased by approximately 40%. It is estimated that US$76.9 billion will be invested in mineral development between 2026 and 2030, an increase of 12.5% compared to previous forecasts.
With the acceleration of the global energy transition and supply chain restructuring, the electric vehicle and battery industries have driven a surge in global demand for key minerals for energy transition, such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and various rare earth elements. Brazil's mining industry has advantages such as scale, mineral diversity, and a solid export base. The proven reserves of key minerals are considerable. Among them, niobium reserves rank first in the world, graphite and rare earths both rank second in the world, and nickel ranks third in the world.
In order to encourage mineral development and processing industries and reduce corporate financing costs, the Brazilian government officially authorized the issuance of incentive bonds at the end of last year, allowing projects related to cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earths to raise funds through tax-exempt bonds, attract private capital, and promote the upgrading of Brazil's mining industry from raw material export-oriented to mineral refining and other value chains. Recently, the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (巴西科技创新部) and the Brazilian Agency for Funding of Studies and Projects (巴西科学研究与发展项目资助署) jointly launched innovation projects aimed at funding key mineral development, urban mining, and sustainable mining. The Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (巴西科技创新部) stated that it will allocate 200 million reais (approximately 0.72 reais per RMB) to support innovative projects that can enhance the value of the mineral supply chain, enhance the autonomy of mining technology, and promote energy transition.
According to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers Brazil (普华永道巴西公司), Brazil has long lacked factories for refining and processing key minerals, and there is also insufficient investment in related research and development. The integration of the mining industry and advanced manufacturing is low. In addition to the weak processing links, Brazil also has shortcomings such as slow environmental permit approval processes, uncertainty in the supervision of exploration areas, and transportation infrastructure networks that need to be strengthened.
To this end, the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (巴西矿产与能源部) is accelerating the promotion of a support system to improve the key mineral value chain, and is working to build a safer, more transparent and competitive mining investment environment. Last year, Brazil restarted the National Mining Policy Council (国家矿业政策委员会), which is responsible for promoting the upgrading of the key mineral value chain, promoting diversified development of the mining industry and export trade. Brazilian President Lula (卢拉) stated that a special committee on key minerals directly related to the Presidential Palace will be established to coordinate international negotiations related to key minerals. The latest 2026 edition of the "Brazilian Key Minerals Investor Guide" (巴西关键矿产投资者指南) released by the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (巴西矿产与能源部) has detailed the relevant regulatory framework, aiming to attract foreign investment in domestic mineral exploration and processing projects, and provide convenience for investors interested in conducting business in the Brazilian mineral supply chain.
(Reported on May 7th from Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢) by this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper Rio de Janeiro, May 7th (Reporter Shi Yuanhao (时元皓)) The Brazilian government announced on the 7th that starting May 11, 2026, it will implement a visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports.
According to a statement released by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citizens of the People's Republic of China holding ordinary passports can enjoy short-term visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 30 days.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Washington, May 6th, the White House (白宫) announced on the 6th that President Trump (特朗普) has signed a new national counter-terrorism strategy, listing the fight against drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as a top priority. According to the new counter-terrorism strategy released on the White House (白宫) website, other priorities include: combating and destroying the five major extremist organizations such as Al-Qaeda (基地组织) and ISIS (伊斯兰国); identifying and eliminating violent political groups with anti-American, anarchist ideologies; and preventing non-state actors from acquiring and using weapons of mass destruction.
Trump (特朗普) wrote in the preface to the strategic report: "We will never allow drug cartels, jihadists, or the governments that support them to endanger our citizens. No type of terrorist can find safe haven at home, nor can they attack us from abroad." He also stated that the new U.S. counter-terrorism strategy is a "return to common sense and ‘以实力求和平’ (yǐ shí lì qiú hé píng - "seek peace through strength," a policy of maintaining military strength to deter aggression and ensure peace)."
Seb Gorka (塞布·戈尔卡), Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the White House (白宫) National Security Council, said that the strategy is primarily aimed at eliminating the "terrorist threat" in the Western Hemisphere, "by weakening the operations of drug cartels, making it impossible for them to bring drugs, members, or trafficked victims into the United States (美国)." Gorka (戈尔卡) said that since World War II, far more Americans have died from drug cartels smuggling drugs into the United States (美国) than American soldiers killed in conflicts around the world.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Geneva, May 7th. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated on the 7th that 8 cases have been discovered on the "Hondius" cruise ship involved in the Hantavirus outbreak, with 5 cases confirmed. The broader public health risk posed by this outbreak remains low.
Return to TopThe "15th Five-Year Plan" outline makes important deployments for "building a strong domestic market and accelerating the construction of a new development pattern," and regards "vigorously boosting consumption" as an important task. Boosting consumption not only helps to prosper the urban market, but also further activates the potential of the countryside. China UnionPay (中国银联) has been actively working on "expanding domestic demand" and "boosting consumption," joining hands with all parties in the industry to launch a "combination punch" to promote consumption around key scenarios. During the "May Day" holiday, in the fields of cultural tourism, catering, shopping and other service consumption, a total of 376 million yuan of consumer coupons were redeemed, driving transactions of 1.816 billion yuan. As an important national financial infrastructure and a practitioner of inclusive finance, China UnionPay (中国银联) adheres to the concept of "payment for the people," continuously improves the rural payment service environment, and builds a payment network to help farmers, making agricultural material procurement more convenient, making the sale of agricultural products from the mountains smoother, and making the rural tourism payment experience more comfortable, helping hundreds of millions of farmers release their consumption potential, and using safe, efficient, and inclusive payment services to unblock the urban-rural economic cycle and serve the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
The year 2026 is the first year of the "15th Five-Year Plan" and also the first year of normalized assistance after the 5-year transition period for consolidating and expanding the achievements of poverty alleviation and effectively connecting with rural revitalization. Under the guidance of the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行), China UnionPay (中国银联), together with all parties in the industry, thoroughly implements the "Opinions on Establishing a Regular Financial Support Mechanism to Help Prevent Returning to Poverty and Promote Comprehensive Rural Revitalization," continues to promote the construction of a rural payment service environment, improves the level of rural payment services, accelerates the promotion and innovation of rural payment business, explores the development of agricultural industry cooperation and value-added services, and promotes rural financial institutions to allocate more financial resources to key areas and weak links in rural economic and social development, so that inclusive finance can be better implemented in the fields of hope.
Light up the "Happy Lamp" of Financial Empowerment for the Countryside
China UnionPay (中国银联) actively practices the concept of "payment for the people" and delivers safe and convenient payment services to the vast rural fields. At the same time, it promotes the development of the rural cultural tourism industry, allowing rural civilization to radiate a new atmosphere.
In the field of rural cultural tourism, China UnionPay (中国银联) uses intelligent payment to build a convenient service network covering the entire region, covering scenarios such as scenic spot ticket purchases, homestay reservations, farmhouse consumption, and agricultural product sales, supporting convenient transactions with domestic and foreign bank cards, improving the rural tourism consumption experience, and helping the rural cultural tourism industry develop in a standardized and high-quality manner, becoming a new engine for increasing farmers' income and becoming rich. In Xiangjia Village (向家村), Longhui County (隆回县), Shaoyang City (邵阳市), Hunan Province (湖南省), UnionPay Business (银联商务) uses "payment+" to weave a smart tourism network, paving the way for employment and income increase "at the doorstep" for more than 400 villagers, and promoting the coordinated development of the traditional rural economy and the modern tourism economy. From ticket purchases to farmhouse meals, from scanning codes to pay for agricultural products to online accommodation reservations, UnionPay (银联) payment makes the consumption experience of rural tourism smoother and more convenient.
Since 2019, China UnionPay (中国银联) has continued to carry out the "UnionPay Poetry POS Machine" public welfare campaign, using financial power to protect the poetry dreams of left-behind children in mountainous areas. The campaign covers more than 400 mountainous schools in Anhui (安徽), Henan (河南), Sichuan (四川) and other places, collecting nearly 6,000 poems created by left-behind children, and jointly publishing a collection of poems "Little Poets in the Mountains" with publishing houses, allowing mountainous children to be seen by more people. In Jinzhai County (金寨县), Lu'an City (六安市), Anhui Province (安徽省), China UnionPay (中国银联) built the first UnionPay (银联) public welfare library and 114 book corners. Immersing the countryside with the fragrance of books, China UnionPay (中国银联) uses financial temperature to transmit the power of knowledge, serving rural education construction and helping rural cultural revitalization.
Build a "Bridge of Hearts" for Payment Services to Help Farmers
China UnionPay (中国银联) focuses on the diversified financial needs of rural people and continues to build a comprehensive, high-quality, convenient and safe payment service system to help farmers. In response to the problems of insufficient financial outlet coverage and inconvenient cash withdrawals in rural areas, China UnionPay (中国银联) has jointly launched agricultural assistance withdrawal services with 104 banks, building inclusive financial service stations in rural areas to meet the needs of rural users for cash withdrawals. In Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture (怒江傈僳族自治州), Yunnan Province (云南省), the residents of Jinxiu Community (锦绣社区), a relocation community for poverty alleviation, are all Lisu people (傈僳族). In order to facilitate community residents, the China UnionPay (中国银联) Jinxiu Inclusive Station is open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm every day. In case of special circumstances, you can also contact community cadres to assist in handling business, effectively meeting the financial service needs of the masses. As of the end of April this year, China UnionPay's (中国银联) agricultural assistance withdrawal service has served more than 14 million people.
In the field of rural convenience and elderly care services, China UnionPay (中国银联) continues to innovate service models. In Jiangyi Village (江义村), Foshan City (佛山市), Guangdong Province (广东省), UnionPay Business (银联商务) effectively combines inclusive finance and elderly care finance to create a "Good Village" all-in-one card system. Local elderly residents can shop and consume in Jiangyi Market by swiping their faces, swiping their cards, or scanning QR codes, effectively improving the consumption experience of the elderly.
At the same time, China UnionPay (中国银联) has built a safe and efficient government subsidy fund distribution platform, providing farmers in Henan (河南) and other places with nearly 30 subsidies such as agricultural machinery subsidies, arable land subsidies, and forest protection subsidies. As of March 2026, a total of more than 210 million subsidies benefiting the people and farmers have been distributed, totaling 69.4 billion yuan.
Enrich the "Instructions" for Rural Financial Products
In recent years, in order to better meet rural financial payment needs and wholeheartedly serve the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, China UnionPay (中国银联) has actively carried out rural payment product innovation, using bank cards as a carrier to launch products such as small and micro enterprise cards and rural revitalization theme cards. Among them, the rural revitalization theme card realizes "five exemptions" for handling fees, account opening fees, card annual fees, cross-bank withdrawal fees, and inter-provincial withdrawal fees, gathers relevant policy resources from local governments and industry authorities, and provides rural residents with anti-gambling and anti-fraud knowledge popularization, insurance, legal consulting and other services. In addition, based on big data applications and the "trace" characteristics of bank card transactions, China UnionPay (中国银联) organizes the transaction data of cardholders to form exclusive credit records for users, promotes the improvement of credit files for agricultural entities, promotes commercial banks to carry out credit granting to agricultural entities fairly, accurately and effectively, and helps build a data-supported rural credit system.
As of the end of 2025, China UnionPay (中国银联) has jointly issued more than 140 million rural revitalization theme cards with 243 commercial banks. The UnionPay (银联) rural revitalization theme card has become a basic product base for serving inclusive finance, supporting banks to expand customer groups in county-level and other sinking markets, and carrying out long-term user operations.
In terms of protecting the rights and interests of workers, UnionPay Business (银联商务) relies on the innovative mechanism of "real-name verification + special account management + real-time payment" to achieve accurate, timely and safe wage distribution, effectively prevent the risk of wage arrears, protect the vital interests of migrant workers, and provide solid payment support for stabilizing employment and ensuring people's livelihood.
Build a Digital and Intelligent Agricultural Revenue Platform "Fengchantian"
China UnionPay (中国银联) uses digital technology to innovate agricultural product acquisition payment services, launches an agricultural product acquisition platform, and innovatively creates a "payment + management" model to provide agricultural business entities with digital and intelligent services such as payment settlement, order management, electronic reconciliation, and data credit enhancement, solving the problem of cumbersome agricultural product acquisition payments. At the same time, it helps financial institutions do a good job in credit services for agricultural business entities and farmers, customize smart solutions for farmers and agricultural enterprises, and effectively stimulate the effectiveness of digital and intelligent agricultural revenue.
From the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau (云贵高原) to the Northeast Plain (东北平原), from the Jiangnan water towns (江南水乡) to the Northwest Gobi (西北戈壁), China UnionPay's (中国银联) payment network continuously diverts the living water of inclusive finance to every corner of the vast countryside. The completion of every safe and convenient transaction is a practice of the mission of "payment for the people"; the opening of every rural acceptance point is a fulfillment of the promise of "payment for inclusiveness"; the smile on the face of every farmer is what China UnionPay (中国银联), as an important national financial infrastructure, seeks and aspires to.
In the future, China UnionPay (中国银联) will continue to deepen the construction of the rural payment service environment with a more determined determination, more pragmatic measures, and a more innovative attitude, help the development of rural inclusive finance, and contribute to the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.
Data source: China UnionPay (中国银联)
Return to TopBy: 邢 雪
"The Dunhuang manuscripts have experienced heartbreaking劫难 (jié nàn - "catastrophe," a calamitous experience). The Chinese translation of the *Diamond Sutra* (hereinafter referred to as the *Diamond Sutra*) is a treasure of China, and it should return to China." Frances Wood, a renowned British sinologist who worked in the Chinese Department of the British Library for nearly 40 years, received the 16th Special Book Award of China in 2023 and was shortlisted for the inaugural Orchid Awards "Outstanding Achievement Award" in the same year. Before retiring, Wood was responsible for "taking care" of the British Library's Chinese collection, the main collection of which is about 14,000 Dunhuang manuscripts. When the *Diamond Sutra* is mentioned, the old woman's eyes light up.
Restoration
The *Diamond Sutra*, now in the British Library, is known as "the world's earliest printed book." The printing date at the end of the scroll is "the fifteenth day of the fourth month of the ninth year of Xiantong," i.e., 868 AD. Unfolding the nearly 5-meter-long scroll, the beginning of the scroll is a beautiful frontispiece depicting Sakyamuni preaching in the garden.
Before arriving at the British Library, the *Diamond Sutra* was on display at the British Museum for a long time and was in poor condition. In the 1920s, the British Museum listened to the advice of Japanese experts and backed the seemingly fragile and brittle scriptures from the back. However, Wood's inspection revealed that the tension between the layers of backing and the original paper surface of the scriptures was different, resulting in more serious cracking, and some of the original paintings were also misaligned. Restoring the *Diamond Sutra* and restoring the ancient printed classics became the most important thing in her mind.
From 2003, Wood worked with Mark Barnard, a restoration technician at the British Library. The first thing Mark had to do was to remove the 7 layers of backing. They first moistened the part to be repaired with water to dissolve the backing adhesive. The ancient paper is as thin as cicada wings, and it is not easy to grasp the proportions. Concentrating on repairing the paper surface of only 10 centimeters square can take a whole day. After cleaning the backing, the paper surface of the *Diamond Sutra* can even see the indentation of the woodblock printing in those years, and the imprint of time is shocking.
The fading of the *Diamond Sutra* worried Wood. There are large water stains on the lecture diagram at the beginning of the volume, and the yellow dye originally used to prevent insects has disappeared and turned into a light brown color. What is the reason for the fading of the scriptures? Did it come into contact with chemical reagents during the long transportation process? She and her team did not dare to repair it rashly, and found scientists to repeatedly simulate the fading process of the yellow dye. "Finally, we realized that it was just soaked in water." The team members were relieved.
The scriptures were already damaged, and after removing the backing, they became more fragile. How to restore them to their original appearance? The team analyzed the paper fibers, found suitable paper from China, cut it into small strips a millimeter wide, and pieced the *Diamond Sutra* together little by little along the damaged areas. This process seems to span time and space, and is a dialogue with the craftsmen of thousands of years ago. Wood said: "The fiber thickness of the scripture paper is not uniform, which brings many difficulties to the restoration work, but I think that the printing craftsmen of that year may also have been trying to find out which paper is the best and which ink is the best."
After nearly 7 years, the restored scriptures are very close to what they looked like when they were first printed. The paper quality, paper fibers, papermaking technology, and even woodblock printing marks have been reproduced. The team also replaced the scriptures with a thicker scroll core so that the paper would not be too tight when rolled up, so that it could be better preserved. "This is a Chinese cultural relic, and we should take care of them carefully and carefully." Wood's words are full of respect.
Assistance
In 1977, 29-year-old Wood finished her studies in China and went to work at the British Library. What awaited her was a huge number of Dunhuang manuscripts. In that summer when she first joined the company, she cataloged, archived, and moved all the Dunhuang documents into new cabinets. After statistics and cataloging, the British Library has about 7,000 scripture manuscripts and more than 7,000 fragments and fragments.
Wood said that more and more Chinese scholars are visiting the British Library - they are here specifically for the Dunhuang manuscripts. Some people study social systems, some study calligraphy, some study history, and some study religion, looking for the voice of history in these scriptures. The enthusiasm and focus of Chinese scholars deeply touched Wood, and she was willing to help these friends who came from afar adapt to life in the UK: taking them to buy groceries, helping them find accommodation, and even hosting some of them in her own home... In contact with Chinese scholars, she gained a deeper understanding of Dunhuang literature.
As part of the world's earliest paper archives, the history of Dunhuang documents can be traced back to the 4th to 11th centuries AD. In addition to Buddhist scriptures, a large number of documents record the folk life and social culture at that time, and are important Chinese historical research materials. However, the journey to and from London is long. How can we help more Chinese scholars study and use these documents? Wood cooperated with Chinese scholars to photocopy, digitize and catalog the Dunhuang scripture manuscripts in the collection, and sent them to China for publication. Since 1990, Sichuan People's Publishing House has successively published *Dunhuang Documents in British Collections (excluding Chinese Buddhist Scriptures)*, a total of 15 volumes.
In 1994, the "International Dunhuang Project" was launched. The National Library of China (北京图书馆) (now the National Library of China (国家图书馆)), the Dunhuang Research Academy (敦煌研究院), and universities, libraries, and research institutions around the world digitized Dunhuang manuscripts, paintings, and artworks from all over the world, so that researchers can see Dunhuang documents without having to travel all over the world. This project has been running until now, and the database has collected more than 600,000 pictures. As one of the initiators of the project and a member of the steering committee, Wood said with relief: "This experience of carefully experiencing Chinese culture has brought me great joy and I am very proud of it."
The British Library also houses a *Dunhuang Star Chart*. This oldest star chart in the world was born in the early 8th century AD. It ingeniously depicts 1,359 stars using three methods: circles, black dots, and circles painted yellow, and draws the positions of constellations. A British cultural relics expert once proposed to protect it in the same way as the *Diamond Sutra*. Wood argued strongly and rejected the proposal. "The condition of the *Dunhuang Star Chart* is relatively good, and there is no serious damage like the *Diamond Sutra*. Re-mounting and repairing it will inevitably cause new damage to the original. After weighing the pros and cons, we believe that keeping it as it is is the best protection for it."
Hope for Return
In Wood's mind, Dunhuang literature is an important part of Silk Road culture. "For me, the most important city on the Silk Road is Dunhuang (敦煌)." In 2019, Wood went to Dunhuang again. At this time, it had been more than 30 years since she first visited the city, and Dunhuang had undergone tremendous changes. The Dunhuang Research Academy's scientific development of tourism and effective organization of tourists left a particularly deep impression on her: "Before the visit begins, tourists watch a video explanation first, which means that the tour guide does not need to explain the basic background on site; tourists visiting the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) are divided into small groups, which means that the impact on cultural relics is minimized, which is the best protection."
The Silk Road is a romantic stroke in the history of human civilization. Wood said: "The Silk Road is fluid. This is one of the areas with the most frequent exchange of goods and commodities. Silk, cucumbers, grapes, peas and other goods appear on this trade route. This is also a road of culture, where different languages are exchanged and different civilizations are integrated." A large number of Sanskrit, Sogdian, and Hebrew documents record the history and culture of other countries. The rich and diverse Dunhuang culture is a fusion of the essence of world culture and a model of the inclusiveness of Chinese civilization for thousands of years.
Wood does not shy away from the origin of the Dunhuang documents in British collections. At the beginning of the 20th century, Stein, Bo Xihe (伯希和), and others seized a large number of Dunhuang cultural relics from the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) scripture cave. "This is a painful history that China and the world cannot forget, and it is completely unacceptable today." She talked about *A Century of Lost National Treasures* that she had read before: In modern history, invaders seized a large number of Chinese cultural relics through war, plunder, excavation, smuggling, and other means. Foreign explorers, antique dealers, and others also stole and transported many precious cultural relics, in addition to Dunhuang documents, as well as Han Dynasty bamboo slips, murals from the Bazeklik Grottoes (柏孜克里克石窟), ceramics, jade, etc. "This kind of looting is undoubtedly shameful. I hope that those illegally obtained cultural relics can return to China as soon as possible."
Return to TopBy: 郭梓云
Arriving in Sisimiut (西西缪特), Greenland's second-largest city, I encountered a fierce dog sled race. The sky was vast and clear, the ground covered in white snow, and distant snow-capped mountains meandered. Suddenly, it seemed as if something leaped out from the snowy landscape in the distance. Looking closely, I saw more than a dozen sled dogs sprinting with all their might, kicking up flurries of snow along the way. The musher firmly held the reins, controlling the direction and speed of the sled dogs. Amidst the icy and snowy world, the race was in full swing, with cheers and encouragement from the audience resounding in the air. After the winner reached the finish line, people rushed forward to lift him and his sled high, celebrating the victory.
Driving a sled deep into nature, picking grass leaves to make tea, using reindeer meat and musk ox meat obtained from hunting to make a delicious meal, watching snowflakes flutter down outside the window... this is the daily life for many Greenlanders. Having lived in steel jungles for a long time, I was amazed by the Greenlanders' familiarity with nature and their closeness to it.
In Greenland, hunters are perhaps the group most closely connected to nature. "I'm going out to sea tomorrow, hoping to catch some prey to sell at the market," said Jens (延斯), a professional hunter, skillfully cutting the seal meat he had caught. "But it's hard to say, it depends on the weather." He enthusiastically showed videos he had taken during hunting breaks: tracking reindeer in the mountains in summer, or looking out from a boat at seals lying on ice floes. At different times of the year, animals have different habits, and hunters need to constantly grasp changes in the weather and environmental characteristics, and hone their eyesight and patience. "My grandfather taught me hunting skills, and I taught them to my son. Our hunting techniques have been passed down from generation to generation in this way."
For Jens, the life of fishing and hunting is not without hardship, but it has a sense of freedom and ease. For thousands of years, Greenlanders have explored suitable ways of life based on the characteristics of the environment. They domesticated sled dogs as loyal working partners and used homemade harpoons and kayaks to hunt at sea. In summer, they migrate inland to hunt reindeer and build tents with animal skins; in winter, they return to coastal settlements to hunt seals and fish, and make clothes from fur to keep warm. They adapt to seasonal changes and animal migrations, enjoying the ice and snow of winter and looking forward to the flowers of summer. Nature shapes the way of life of Greenlanders and nurtures their philosophy of living in harmony with the seasons.
The sky, the ocean, and the land all provide Greenlanders with resources for survival. Life has its laws, and humans follow nature, integrating themselves into it. "Fresh food, pure water, warm clothes... everything we have comes from the gifts of nature, and our hearts are full of gratitude," said Dorthe Olsen (多特·奥尔森), curator of the Sisimiut Museum, with a sincere tone and eyes that sparkled with pride in Greenlandic culture. "We believe that we should not hunt unless it is for food. What we take from nature should never be more than what is actually needed." For thousands of years, the concept of sustainable development has been consistently implemented here, becoming the wisdom and philosophy of people's daily lives.
Today, in Greenland, fishing and hunting are no longer a necessity for everyone's survival, but they are still a way of life that is difficult to give up. Driving a sled into the snow-covered wilderness, the surroundings are silent, with only the sound of the wind whistling and the sunlight flashing small fragments of light on the snow. That vastness and tranquility, with only one person between heaven and earth, makes the grandeur and depth of nature unforgettable. "This experience is unique. I find peace in nature and heal myself," said Anders (安德斯), a local, smiling as he explained why he loves Greenland.
As times develop, Greenland today is eager to promote economic growth through tourism. The Greenland Self-Government has proposed a 10-year sustainable tourism development plan aimed at achieving harmonious coexistence and synchronized development of nature, communities, and culture. Between Kangerlussuaq (康格鲁斯瓦克), the "gateway to the ice sheet," and Sisimiut, the "Arctic Circle Road" is being built, which will effectively improve land transportation convenience and revitalize tourism resources in both places. At the same time, the government and construction parties are carefully protecting the living space of wild animals such as reindeer and musk oxen along the way, avoiding damage to the natural landscape. The "Aasivissuit—Nipisat Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea" along the road has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considering offering tourists fishing and hunting experience programs, taking into account ecological protection and the lives of residents while appropriately opening up. "We don't want a new Greenland," said Paninnguaq (潘宁瓦克), a local staff member. "We want people to see the authentic Greenland." This cautious attitude towards the development of tourism resources stems from the Greenlanders' attachment to nature.
Before visiting Greenland, I always thought that people living in harsh climates must bear countless hardships for survival. It was not until I set foot on this blue coast and snowy wilderness, and met the calm, friendly, and life-loving gazes of the locals time and time again, that I realized that beyond the cold and hardship, this land also nurtures peace and freedom. Greenlanders do not possess nature; they live together with all living things in this silent realm that blends deep feelings for their homeland and love for life, coming from nature and returning to nature.
Return to TopBy: 杨晓杰
That was a spring when we traveled to Turkey. It was already afternoon when the plane landed at Denizli Çardak Airport (代尼兹利恰尔达克机场). We boarded the minibus arranged by the travel agency and drove south. The car traveled on the Anatolian Plateau (安纳托利亚高原) for about an hour, passing through several quiet towns and olive groves. By the time we stopped at Pamukkale (棉花堡), a crimson sunset had appeared on the horizon.
I got out of the car, and not far in front of me was a dazzling white hillside. The hillside was very long, more than 2,000 meters, like being covered by large groups of clouds, with milk seemingly poured into the clouds. Looking closer, there were obvious terraces layer by layer, which turned out to be a huge, calcified terraced field. The field was shallowly filled with hot spring water, and the bottom was milky white travertine, which looked like a whole piece of white jade. The water flowed down from the top of the mountain, overflowing the terraces layer by layer, and forming shallow pools at each depression.
This white terraced field formed by the scouring of hot spring water is the origin of the name Pamukkale (棉花堡) - in Turkish, this word means "cotton castle." It is also transliterated as "帕姆卡莱 (Pà mǔ kǎ lái)." In 1985, it and the ancient city of Hierapolis (希拉波利斯) were listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The pool water of Pamukkale (棉花堡) is an extremely light blue, like cutting off a corner of the sky. Everyone took off their shoes and socks, rolled up their trouser legs, and stepped into the hot spring water. The water here flows out of the rocks more than 100 meters high, and the temperature is close to body temperature. It's just that these travertines are not smooth. Walking barefoot in the uneven pool, bursts of tingling slowly came from the soles of the feet.
Walking up along the terraces, the white gradually spread up, over the ankles, over the knees, as if the whole person was about to be swallowed by the white. Looking back, the way we came had become blurred in a vast expanse of white light, and only the distant dark green mountains still maintained a clear outline. Some people sat on the edge of the stone dam, like sitting in ice and snow. It's just that this "snow" is not cold.
When we boarded the slowly rising hot air balloon, Pamukkale (棉花堡) became smaller and smaller under our feet. The layers of white terraces were like a waterfall solidified on the hillside, and like a whole bucket of milk poured down, freely solidified. No wonder the legend here says that the shepherd was busy dating the moon goddess and forgot to milk the sheep. The sheep's milk flowed all over the hills, forming Pamukkale (棉花堡). A friend traveling with me pointed to the distance and said, "Look, that's Hierapolis (希拉波利斯)." Sure enough, above Pamukkale (棉花堡), several stone pillars could be vaguely seen, like hunched old men, guarding this white miracle. People probably discovered the hot springs here and built a city on top of them. The bathhouses, temples, and theaters from more than 2,000 years ago are now only ruins.
At the foot of the mountain, there is a very small village. Early the next morning, we walked into a small restaurant in the village. The owner was a chubby Turkish man who didn't speak English well, but he was very enthusiastic, recommending food with gestures. We ordered flatbread, rice pudding, white bread, cucumber lemon salad, pottery pot baked yogurt, and a glass of lemonade for each person. The flatbread was served on the table with the English words "Welcome to Turkey" written on it. Tearing open the bread and dipping it in the yogurt sauce to eat, it was an indescribable delicacy. The most special thing was the rice pudding, a small bowl of milky white, with a焦黄 (jiāo huáng - "scorched yellow," a slightly burnt yellow color) surface. When you scoop it up with a spoon, you can pull out long strands. Sweet but not greasy, it melts in your mouth, like the water of Pamukkale (棉花堡) flowing over the tip of your tongue.
Before leaving, we went to see the ruins of Hierapolis (希拉波利斯). The stone pillars lay crookedly, weeds grew out of the cracks in the stones, and unknown small flowers bloomed quietly. A circular theater is still well preserved. Sitting on the stone steps and looking down, you can almost hear the applause and cheers from more than 2,000 years ago. The wind blows, and the grass leaves rustle.
When we said goodbye to Pamukkale (棉花堡), the car drove far away. I looked back, and it was still there, a vast expanse of white, like a silent poem written on the Anatolian Plateau (安纳托利亚高原). The journey moves forward, and people move forward. Some scenes will be like these white terraces, deposited layer by layer in memory, quiet and bright.
By: 王海利
Paper is an indispensable item in life. However, what are the different types of paper? Did the Chinese or the ancient Egyptians invent paper first? These questions may not be as simple as people think.
From Papyrus to Parchment
In ancient Egypt, the Nile Delta region was rich in a plant called "papyrus." People cut its stems into sections, split them into thin slices, stacked them horizontally and vertically, and used mallets to beat them together to form writing paper. The paper made in this way is called "papyrus." Around 3000 BC, papyrus appeared on the historical stage, and the papermaking industry became an important industry in ancient Egypt.
Papyrus created a huge class of scribes in ancient Egyptian society. They used papyrus to record government management, temple activities, and other national affairs, as well as literary, medical, and religious texts, as well as sales contracts and transaction records. The ancient Egyptians also cherished papyrus, and in their imagination, heaven was a watery land with dense papyrus growing.
In the 3rd century BC, the production of Egyptian papyrus reached its peak. After that, papyrus was gradually replaced by parchment. Parchment is made of processed sheepskin or goatskin. The ancient Roman geographer Pliny the Elder recorded that because the Ptolemaic dynasty monopolized the production of papyrus and restricted its export to the Kingdom of Pergamon, the people of Pergamon invented the technology of making paper from sheepskin. From the 5th century AD, parchment was gradually widely used in Europe. Compared with papyrus, parchment is more resistant to folding and has a white texture, which is deeply loved by European nobles.
Paper and Ancient China
In China, the main writing materials before the invention of paper were oracle bones, then bamboo and silk. It is generally believed that Cai Lun (蔡伦) of the Eastern Han Dynasty was the inventor of paper. However, according to modern scholars, China had already made hemp paper from rags as early as the Western Han Dynasty. In 105 AD, Cai Lun improved the papermaking technology, using bark, hemp rope ends, rags, and fishing nets as raw materials, expanding the raw material base of paper. Xu Shen (许慎), a philologist of the Eastern Han Dynasty, explained it this way in "Shuowen Jiezi": "Paper is a piece of floss on a mat. It follows the silk radical, and the phonetic component is 'shi'." Xu Shen believed that paper was a piece of floss on a mat. From the perspective of modern archaeological discoveries, the earliest paper was made of plant fibers, so it can be seen that "floss" should be plant fiber (mainly hemp fiber).
Since its birth, paper has played an important role in the lives of ancient Chinese people. In addition to writing, people also used paper for wrapping items and daily cleaning. By the 11th century, the world's earliest paper money, Jiaozi (交子), began to circulate in China.
In China, paper has powerfully promoted the emergence of books and documents and the spread of scientific culture. During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the trend of writing books flourished; during the Tang and Song Dynasties, a large number of engraved books appeared. Cheng Bao-yi (程抱一), a French-Chinese writer, believes that for the Chinese, paper is a living space. Chinese people walk on paper as if they are traveling in the universe. Jonathan Bloom, an American art historian, believes that Chinese paper is the most important commodity spread on the Silk Road, "Although silk is precious and beautiful, it is only a luxury; while the emergence of paper has completely changed the world."
Chinese Papermaking Technology Goes to the World
The world tour of Chinese paper has experienced a process from near to far, with no shortage of dramatic twists and turns. Chinese papermaking technology was introduced to Vietnam in the 3rd century AD, to the Korean Peninsula in the 4th century AD, and brought to Japan by the monk Tan Zheng (昙征) in the 7th century AD. In the middle of the 8th century AD, a Tang Dynasty (唐朝) soldier who was good at papermaking accidentally brought Chinese papermaking technology to the Arab world.
Since then, the Arabs have continued to improve their technology and produce Arabic paper. The oldest extant Arabic paper document is a letter written in 874 AD. Around 900 AD, Cairo established the first paper mill in Africa. This also marked the exit of papyrus in Egypt.
After the Arabs mastered papermaking technology, they vigorously built libraries and played an important role in the preservation, reinterpretation, and dissemination of Greek classics to Europe. With the rule of the Arabs in the Iberian Peninsula, papermaking technology quickly spread to Spain. In the 12th century, the Arabs built the first European handmade paper mill in the small town of Jativa in Spain. After that, the Spanish built a paper mill in Vidalon near France, and the French quickly introduced papermaking technology and set up a factory in the southern city of Hérault. In 1276, the first Italian paper mill was established near Fabriano. This small town, which was once supported by metal processing and the textile industry, soon developed into a European papermaking center, once owning hundreds of papermaking workshops.
By the end of the 14th century, Europeans were able to produce paper in large quantities, and the price of paper in Italy was 1/6 of the price of parchment. In 1798, the French invented the world's first paper machine, and the manual papermaking technology that had lasted for more than 1,700 years entered the era of mechanization. In the mid-to-late 19th century, machine-made paper "returned" to China (中国), the origin of papermaking technology, through trade channels.
In European history, cheap and convenient paper played an important role in the spread of ideas, the popularization of knowledge, and the development of the Renaissance: the high-quality paper produced in Italy became a powerful tool for Da Vinci and Gutenberg, opening the era of modern books and printing. The emergence of papermaking and printing technology has also greatly improved the efficiency of knowledge transfer and promoted the exchange, inheritance, and development of culture between different regions. The combination of paper and printing technology has also played an important role in the construction of modern nation-states.
In 1885, the Austrian botanist Wiesner tested ancient Arabic paper from the 9th to 10th centuries and proved that they were all hemp paper; in the early 20th century, Wiesner also tested ancient Chinese paper from the 3rd to 4th centuries and obtained the same result. The historical trajectory of plant fiber paper being invented in China, then transmitted to Arabia, and then introduced to Europe by the Arabs gradually became clear.
Humans invented paper, and paper also shaped human civilization. Papermaking technology has spread from China to the world. Wherever it goes, people master this technology and try to use more easily available raw materials and tools to continuously optimize and improve the papermaking process. This adaptation to local conditions has not only created a variety of colorful paper types, but also promoted the innovation and progress of papermaking technology. Finally, a rough and uneven waste hemp sheet has evolved into exquisite paper with tens of thousands of categories and involving all aspects of our lives today.
(The author is a professor at the School of History, Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学))
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By: 朱 隽
Located in the hall of the National Crop Germplasm Resource Bank of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农科院), a display stand showcases more than 10 kinds of corn specimens of different sizes and "shapes." The smallest one, with its thin and weak stem, looks like a small grass, and its name is indeed "teosinte." Unlike the corn we often eat today, its small "body" can only bear about 10 kernels, and each kernel is wrapped in a hard glume. This inconspicuous "grass" is the wild ancestor of the ancient crop variety, corn.
Recently, there was also a piece of news about corn. In order to adapt to the current demand for reasonable close planting, two research teams, one from Henan Agricultural University (河南农业大学) and the other from Yazhou Bay National Laboratory (崖州湾国家实验室), joined forces to successfully create a new system for precision design breeding of ideal corn plant types. In layman's terms, it is to precisely introduce "good genes" that make the corn plant type more compact into high-yield classic varieties like building blocks, to cultivate new hybrid corn varieties that are "not afraid of crowding." This achievement marks that China has officially entered a new stage of "precision design" in corn breeding from the traditional "experience selection."
From wild "teosinte" to precisely designed new corn varieties, when the oldest meets the most cutting-edge, it not only makes us deeply aware that human agricultural inheritance is 弦歌不辍 (xián gē bù chuò - "string song not stop," continuous inheritance), but also allows us to see that every progress in agricultural production is inseparable from the help of science and technology, and absorbs the nutrition of scientific and technological progress.
More than 64%, this is the latest achievement of China's agricultural science and technology progress contribution rate as of the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan." Behind this constantly refreshed achievement is that with the progress of science and technology, China's agricultural production is constantly moving towards new and better directions. Nowadays, spring planting and autumn harvest, new varieties, new technologies, and new models empower the fields to outline a vivid picture of modern agriculture: factory-based centralized seedling raising, intelligent precision sowing machine sowing, mobile phone operation for remote irrigation, plant protection drones for precise fertilization and spraying, and combine harvesters for efficient harvesting. These "new artifacts" in the fields cooperate with hardworking farmers to become a vivid footnote to effectively improve agricultural production efficiency.
At present, accelerating the construction of an agricultural power and promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside intersect with the new round of technological revolution, which means that relying on science and technology, the biggest variable, the ancient and modern agricultural industry will develop into a basic major industry with higher resilience and stronger competitiveness. Facing the future, this major industry will provide us with a richer choice of food, safer food security, and a more beautiful rural landscape.
It should be seen that contradictions and problems are always the starting point of scientific and technological innovation, and solving bottleneck constraints is always the main direction of agricultural technological progress. At present, China's basic national conditions of "one mu and three points of land per capita" (人均一亩三分地) have not changed, the rigid boundary of increasingly tight resource and environmental constraints has not been broken, and in the face of frequent extreme weather, our production resilience needs to be improved. At the same time, we still face structural contradictions such as short industrial chains and low added value. Agricultural production has not yet truly integrated with new industries, new business forms, and new scenarios such as artificial intelligence and the digital economy. The instability of the global supply chain may still have a certain impact on our agricultural production...
The agricultural industry is moving towards new and better directions, requiring the two-way rush of science and technology and the fields. Science and technology "from 0 to 1," and then lengthen and promote "1," the vast fields are the most magnificent application scenarios. Agricultural science and technology innovation must accurately respond to production needs and solve practical problems, so that scientific research tasks come from reality, from needs, and from the fields, and innovative achievements go to production, to the market, and to farmers. The constantly conquered chassis technology, the major varieties bred in relay, and the advanced agricultural machinery developed innovatively must be tested in this field, and will also continuously promote the potential and vitality of this land in application.
With the sound of pestles and hoes, the fields are busy. When the power of science and technology makes the oldest meet the most cutting-edge, the connotation of farming is constantly expanding, and the future of agriculture is infinitely possible.
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Start the pot, pour in the oil, with a sizzle, the shredded potatoes just entering the pot are instantly coated with a layer of rapeseed oil, and the aroma fills the air as they are stir-fried; on the other side, the steamer is steaming, and when the lid is lifted, the steamed egg custard is tender and smooth, drizzled with a small spoonful of clear olive oil, the color and aroma are tempting...
"Firewood, rice, oil, and salt," oil occupies a special position. A drop of good oil is an important cornerstone of residents' nutrition and health. What new changes have taken place in oil bottles in recent years? The reporter conducted an interview.
The categories of edible oil are becoming increasingly rich, and scientific oil consumption makes nutritional intake more comprehensive.
In Wudu District (武都区), Longnan City (陇南市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), the olive trees all over the mountains are in full bloom, with clusters of small white flowers dotted everywhere. In the 1970s, this "foreign tree" originating from the Mediterranean coast took root here, relying on the climate of the low-mountain river valley area, and now the comprehensive output value has reached 5 billion yuan.
One out of every two drops of olive oil in the country comes from Longnan. "In recent years, the consumption of olive oil in the country has shown a growing trend. Many consumers have shifted from trying new things to daily necessities, and the demand for light food, maternal and infant products, and health preservation scenarios has increased rapidly, and market recognition has continued to rise." Li Jianke (李建科), general manager of Longnan Xiangyu Olive Oil Development Co., Ltd. (陇南祥宇油橄榄开发有限责任公司), handed over a small cup of olive oil, "You can drink it directly, have a taste."
Take a small sip, it has the aroma of plants, mixed with some spiciness and a sweet aftertaste. Every year from September to November is the season for olive fruit to mature and be harvested. The operating entities, mainly Xiangyu Company (祥宇公司), the chain owner enterprise, sign order purchase agreements with local growers, and purchase in an orderly manner in stages according to altitude from low to high and varieties from early to late maturity. The fresh fruit is cold-pressed within 8 hours after being picked to prevent acidification and deterioration.
In Liting Village (立亭村), Wainazhen (外纳镇), around this localized olive fruit, the village has built industrial roads, and mountain monorail transport vehicles have been used to transport fresh fruit, which greatly saves manpower. "Last year, each kilogram of fresh fruit sold for about 6 yuan," said Dang Weidong (党卫东), secretary of the village Party branch.
Featured oils have opened up new tracks, and the advantages of traditional categories have not diminished. In the laboratory of Chang'anhua Grain and Oil Co., Ltd. (长安花粮油有限公司) in Weinan (渭南), Shaanxi (陕西), staff are weighing a sample of rapeseed oil and testing its acid value, color, moisture, impurities and other indicators one by one. "We have established millions of acres of rapeseed planting bases in high-altitude areas such as Shaanxi, Qinghai (青海), and Gansu, and jointly with scientific research units inside and outside the province to carry out product development and nutritional research of edible oils and fats, and built a large platform for oil and fat research and development." Li Hui (李辉), the person in charge of the company, introduced that in September this year, an intelligent project with an annual processing of 150,000 tons of edible oil refining line will be put into production.
"Different categories of edible oil have differences in the types, content and lipid accompanying substances of fatty acids, and it is difficult to simply evaluate them with the words good or bad." Zhu Dazhou (朱大洲), chief scientist and researcher of the Food Resource Monitoring and Nutrition and Health Evaluation Team of the Institute of Food and Nutrition Development of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部食物与营养发展研究所), said that, for example, olive oil and camellia seed oil have a higher content of monounsaturated fatty acids, while soybean oil, corn oil and sunflower seed oil have a higher content of Ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. From the perspective of use, rapeseed oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, and corn oil have high smoke points and are more suitable for stir-frying, while extra virgin olive oil, flaxseed oil, etc. are more suitable for cold mixing or low-temperature cooking.
According to the China Resident Nutrition and Chronic Disease Monitoring Data released by the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委), the average daily intake of cooking oil by adults in China has exceeded 40 grams, which is much higher than the 25-30 grams/day recommended in the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)". "This shows that we eat too much oil, about 40% more," Zhu Dazhou said.
How to "eat oil" more scientifically? Zhu Dazhou suggested that the intake of edible oil should be reduced. Daily oil control can use water-oil braising to cook dishes, oil sprayers to control oil, and vegetable marinating to reduce oil absorption and other cooking techniques; avoid long-term consumption of a single variety of oil, and achieve a combination of types and rotation of consumption to maintain a balance of fatty acids. When cooking, give priority to steaming, boiling, stewing and other methods to avoid loss of nutrients due to excessive oil temperature, and even produce toxic and harmful substances.
Ancient methods and modern integration unlock the health code in oils and fats.
In the hilly area of the Luoxiao Mountains (罗霄山脉), in the ancient oil pressing non-heritage workshop in Anhe Township (安和乡), Shangyou County (上犹县), Jiangxi Province (江西省), the steamed tea seed powder is wrapped in rice straw nests while it is hot, and stepped into tight oil cakes, neatly stacked into oil troughs and wooden wedges are placed. Three masters hold the rammer and strike the wooden wedge one by one, and the golden and bright tea oil slowly oozes out along the oil trough, and flows into the oil drum after filtration.
The tea oil fruit can only get full tea seeds after half a month of exposure to the sun and manual selection. "From tea seeds to finished oil, it has to go through many processes such as grinding powder, steaming, steaming powder, making cakes, putting on the trough, and starting pressing. It takes a whole day to squeeze a barrel of oil." Zhao Jun (赵俊), the representative inheritor of the county's intangible cultural heritage project of manual oil pressing, introduced that the tea seeds are first baked on the baking table for 4 hours, until the core is crispy, and then ground into powder in a wooden mill. A plate of crushed tea seed powder is just enough for a steamer, and 14 oil cakes can be made after steaming, and 14 cakes are a trough, and a trough can squeeze out seventeen or eight pounds of tea oil, "This is the rule passed down by our ancestors, not a bit different."
"Slow work produces fine work, just to keep the old taste." Zhao Jun said. In the eyes of the Hakka people, tea oil is not greasy when stir-fried, and it is fragrant when cold mixed, and it can also be applied to reduce inflammation and relieve itching; to make authentic Hakka snacks, it must be fried with tea oil. In the past, tea oil mainly met the needs of the village for self-use. With the east wind of agricultural, cultural and tourism integration development, ancient tea oil has become a local specialty agricultural product business card.
The whole process is purely handmade and purely physically pressed. Today, ancient oil pressing continues its vitality in many places, especially in oil tea, peanut, rapeseed and other oil crop concentrated producing areas.
"Different oil pressing processes have their own advantages." Guo Qin (郭芹), a researcher at the Institute of Agricultural Product Processing of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院农产品加工研究所), introduced that under the same output, traditional small pressing is nearly 10 times slower than ordinary large pressing machines. Slow squeezing will make the cell wall break more fully, increasing the overflow of fat-soluble flavor substances. Some use a small pot to slowly stir-fry before pressing, which can fully stimulate the Maillard reaction and produce a strong nutty aroma and burnt aroma, giving the product a fuller flavor level. The core advantage of modern large pressing is the extremely high oil yield, but when removing impurities and harmful substances, degumming, deacidification, decolorization, deodorization and other refining processes will also "remove" the natural aroma and some heat-sensitive nutrients (such as vitamin E) in the oil.
On the basis of ensuring the supply of bulk oil in the country, is it possible to combine the advantages of the two?
"In the past, the industry once one-sidedly pursued that the squeezed oil was colorless and tasteless. Over-processing not only led to nutrient loss, but also the high temperature of more than 250 degrees Celsius was a 'large energy consumer' for oil and fat processing plants." Guo Qin introduced that, in this regard, the industry has been exploring the influence law of processing technology on nutrition and trace components, and some leading enterprises are also actively promoting moderate refining technology. On the premise of ensuring food safety, the comprehensive use of low-temperature physical pressing, intelligent temperature-controlled seed frying, rapid cooling and aroma condensation and other technologies to maximize the retention of main nutrients and flavor, some finished oil aroma intensity reaches or even exceeds the traditional small pressed oil.
In recent years, the "green, precise and moderate processing of vegetable oil" model pioneered by Professor Wang Xingguo's (王兴国) team at Jiangnan University (江南大学) is being continuously promoted to the entire industry. In Wuzhong City (吴忠市), Ningxia (宁夏), through cold pressing and moderate refining, flaxseed oil not only removes the bitter taste and strange taste, but also the core functional nutrient linolenic acid content is stably retained above 54%, becoming a best-selling high-end health and nutrition oil nationwide, driving the local rural industrial development. Wang Xingguo said, "If precise and moderate processing is fully promoted, the annual oil yield is expected to increase by more than 1.2 million tons, which is equivalent to increasing the oil self-sufficiency rate by 3%."
A drop of good oil condenses the innovation and upgrading of production technology. "At present, the processing level of edible oil is not only reflected in the scale, but also in the refined control of core indicators such as yield, safety, nutrition and energy consumption." Guo Qin said.
Relying on AI (artificial intelligence) sorting, Internet of Things and other digital technologies, the energy consumption of the entire line of leading enterprises has been reduced by 20%-30%, and wastewater discharge has been reduced by about 75%. Under the latest green precision processing system, at present, the trans fatty acid content of high-quality finished edible oil in China can be reduced to below 0.3%, reaching the health standard of "zero trans fatty acids"; the removal rate of the carcinogen aflatoxin is more than 99%. Using modern moderate processing technology, the retention rate of natural vitamin E and plant sterols in corn oil, soybean oil, and sunflower seed oil is increased to more than 80%, the retention rate of polyphenols in flaxseed, olive, and camellia seed can reach more than 80%, and the retention rate of oryzanol, a unique health ingredient in rice oil, is as high as more than 85%.
Increase the self-sufficiency rate of edible vegetable oil and fill the oil bottle with more Chinese oil.
Rapeseed flowers bloom everywhere in the southern countryside, and the villagers look forward to eating oil in summer; the dried rapeseed is black and shiny, and oil can be squeezed out with a pinch... A rapeseed flower decorates the farming memory.
Rapeseed is the largest oil crop in China and the main body of domestic edible oil supply. At present, rapeseed oil accounts for about 55% of the oil produced by domestic edible vegetable oil crops.
"Increasing the self-sufficiency rate of edible vegetable oil is one of the key measures to meet the growth in consumption demand." Wang Hanzhong (王汉中), academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (中国工程院) and chief scientist of the National Rapeseed Industry Technology System (国家油菜产业技术体系), introduced that from 2015 to 2024, China's edible oil consumption increased by 8.563 million tons, but the increase in domestic oil production capacity is not enough to support the continued growth in consumption demand.
To further increase the self-sufficiency rate of oil crops, rapeseed is the oil crop with the greatest potential for expansion and production increase. "Compared with summer oil crops, the rapeseed industry has the potential of 'three pieces of land'." Wang Hanzhong said that the first is that the existing 120 million mu of rapeseed area has the potential to double its production capacity, the second is that in the winter fallow fields in the south, about 60 million mu are suitable for the development of extra-early maturing rapeseed production, and the third is that China has about 100 million mu of saline-alkali land with good agricultural development value, and the distribution area is consistent with the ecological area suitable for rapeseed planting, which is suitable for the development of rapeseed production.
How to make good use of the valuable arable land space to promote rapeseed production increase? In Sichuan (四川), good varieties are the confidence of the rapeseed province to sit firmly in the "top spot".
In Yuanjing Village (远景村), Puji Town (普济镇), Wangcang County (旺苍县), the rapeseed pods are full and tight, and are brownish-yellow. This is the new variety "Chuanyou 101" (川油101) cultivated by the Crop Research Institute of the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (四川省农业科学院作物研究所), which is resistant to clubroot disease and has an oil content of 50.39%. "Each mu can harvest 15% more rapeseed, and you can earn more than 130 yuan just by producing oil." Farmer Hou Changrun (侯长润) said that during the blooming of rapeseed flowers this year, his own rapeseed field became a popular check-in point, and he also sold freshly squeezed rapeseed oil. In Wangcang, the coverage rate of high-quality and high-oil varieties reaches more than 85%. The county guides farmers to open "three ditches" every year, organizes unified prevention and control, and scientific fertilization to improve the fruit setting rate and extend the flowering period, and promote the integration of agriculture and tourism development.
The successful breeding of the "Chuanyou 101" variety filled the gap in the major varieties of three-line hybrid of clubroot-resistant rapeseed in Southwest China. "The team comprehensively uses modern breeding technologies such as aggregation hybridization, large-scale microspore culture, molecular marker-assisted selection, and rapid breeding greenhouses, and the breeding efficiency has increased by 2-3 times." Li Haojie (李浩杰), post scientist of the National Rapeseed Industry Technology System, chief expert of oil crop breeding in Sichuan Province, and deputy director of the Crop Research Institute of the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said.
Li Haojie introduced that, focusing on the urgent needs of production, the team continues to improve the disease resistance, yield and oil content of rapeseed varieties, as well as the content of oil-soluble nutrients such as polyphenols and sterols. At the same time, in order to improve the planting benefits of the people, the team has cultivated a number of special rapeseed varieties for both vegetable and oil use, which not only enriches the oil bottle but also increases production benefits, stimulating farmers' enthusiasm for planting rapeseed. In the Wuyan Rapeseed Planting Professional Cooperative (武盐油菜种植专业合作社) in Shehong City (射洪市), the "Chuanyou 81" (川油81) oil and vegetable dual-purpose variety planted in the previous season achieved "no reduction in rapeseed production, and one more season of moss", and the economic benefits were greatly improved.
At the end of March, the 4th "Tianfu Rapeseed Oil" (天府菜油) Industry Development Conference released 15 breakthrough new rapeseed varieties, covering high yield and high oil, clubroot resistance, pod cracking resistance, and vegetable and oil dual-purpose fields. "There is more rainfall in autumn in western Sichuan, and it is difficult to sow in a timely manner. How to overcome the bottleneck of late sowing and early maturity and high yield with late sowing is the key to promoting the large-scale yield increase of rice field rapeseed." Li Haojie introduced that, while continuing to breed short-growth-period and late-sowing-resistant varieties, the team will accelerate the promotion of high-yield technology system for late direct seeding of rapeseed in rice fields, promote the combination of good varieties and good techniques, and fill the oil bottle with more Chinese oil.
By: 本报记者 门杰伟
On the ridges of the fields in Sanhe Village (三合村), Jianping Township (建平乡), Zhenlai County (镇赉县), Jilin Province (吉林省), large agricultural machines shuttle back and forth, and Mao Yinhua (毛印华), the head of Lihua Family Farm, is busy directing operations. Inside the seedling shed, Mao Xu (毛旭), Mao Yinhua's (毛印华) son, is checking the growth of the seedlings. Beside the father and son, a 162-hectare paddy field is brimming with vitality.
This paddy field used to be saline-alkali land. Western Jilin (吉林西部), where Sanhe Village (三合村) is located, is a concentrated distribution area of Northeast soda saline-alkali soil. The soil was hardened, with salt returning to the surface, and the plots were scattered, resulting in low yields.
Mao Yinhua (毛印华) had been running a fertilizer business outside for many years. He is resourceful and enterprising. "If you use the right fertilizer, you might be able to grow good grain." In 2015, Mao Yinhua (毛印华) returned to his hometown with his savings and plunged into the saline-alkali land.
But reality hit him hard: In the first year, he only harvested a little over 200 kilograms of rice per hectare, with only four or five grains of rice per panicle. In the following years, he tried many methods, but the yield did not improve, and he suffered losses every year. His son, Mao Xu (毛旭), who worked in the city, became anxious and repeatedly advised, "Dad, why don't you just admit your losses and retire in peace!"
A turning point came in 2019. Mao Yinhua (毛印华) recalled that he met Ma Wei (马巍) from the Rice Research Institute of the Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (吉林省农科院水稻研究所) in the field that day. At that time, Ma Wei (马巍) was leading his students to replant seedlings in the experimental field. With a glimmer of hope, Mao Yinhua (毛印华) confided in Ma Wei (马巍) about his own planting problems.
"I knew he was an expert as soon as we started talking!" Mao Yinhua (毛印华) pulled Ma Wei (马巍) to his own field. Looking at the uneven and mixed varieties of seedlings in the field, Ma Wei (马巍) tailored a complete plan for Mao Yinhua (毛印华) from variety selection, seedling raising technology, and field management.
Ma Wei (马巍) said that since 1988, the research team of the Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (吉林省农科院) has been rooted in the fields of Zhenlai (镇赉), carrying out research and experiments on saline-alkali rice planting technology, solving the problem of growing rice on saline-alkali land, allowing saline-alkali beaches to grow high-yield and high-quality rice ears, and gradually promoting it to the whole county.
Having identified the crux of the problem, Mao Yinhua (毛印华) wholeheartedly followed the path of science and technology. Under the full guidance of Ma Wei (马巍), he eliminated unsuitable varieties, selected salt-tolerant and alkali-resistant fine varieties, tried biomass matrix seedling raising technology, and applied "side-deep precision fertilization" technology...
"High yields can also be achieved on saline-alkali land. It is essential to rely on science and technology for yield!" Now Mao Yinhua (毛印华) is full of confidence. In 2025, the total output of his 162-hectare paddy field exceeded 2.3 million kilograms, and the best-reformed plots yielded more than 20,000 kilograms per hectare, nearly 100 times that of 10 years ago.
Today, Mao Yinhua's (毛印华) farm has become the Jianping Township (建平乡) experimental demonstration base of the Rice Research Institute of the Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (吉林省农科院水稻研究所), playing the role of a "frontier window" for the implementation of new technologies.
"'Old Mao's' family has become a bridge of science and technology, activating the planting vitality of the whole village with a point-to-surface approach, and technologies such as matrix seedling raising and precision fertilization are rapidly popularized." Dong Haijiao (董海蛟), the Party branch secretary of Sanhe Village (三合村), introduced that the area of paddy fields transformed from saline-alkali land in the village has now exceeded 500 hectares, and more and more farmers are embarking on the road of scientific rice cultivation, and the rice planting area is steadily expanding.
The road to development is getting wider and wider. Now, Mao Xu (毛旭) and his wife have also quit their jobs in the city and returned to their hometown to become "new farmers," exploring new models such as rice-crab ecological farming. Last year, they piloted crab farming in 35 hectares of paddy fields, with a net profit of more than 30,000 yuan. This year, they plan to expand to 100 hectares to further broaden income channels.
"The policies provide solid support, and we are more motivated to work." Mao Xu (毛旭) counted on his fingers: the production subsidy for each hectare of rice is about 1,300 yuan, he has received more than 200,000 yuan in agricultural machinery purchase subsidies, and he has won a 300,000 yuan reward for outstanding contributions to grain production in the province... "We must continue this career and do it better and better!" Talking about the future, Mao Xu (毛旭) is full of confidence.
The rice waves are fragrant on the saline-alkali land, and the data witnesses the changes: In recent years, Zhenlai County (镇赉县) has cumulatively transformed more than 800,000 mu of saline-alkali land. In 2025, the paddy field area in Zhenlai County (镇赉县) reached 1.559 million mu, and the rice output exceeded 2.1 billion jin.
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A series of flexible and subtle adjustments reflect the tremendous progress in the concept and level of public services. We look forward to more refined measures that directly address pain points taking root in the field of public services, so that public services always radiate a people-oriented warmth.
During the "May Day" holiday, the suggestion to build "tidal toilets" once again attracted attention. Behind the heated discussion, an important reason is that it accurately addresses and cleverly alleviates the long-standing problem of difficulty in using toilets in densely populated areas, especially for women.
Although relevant departments have issued documents requiring the ratio of male to female toilet stalls in public toilets, and some places have also promulgated local standards, in reality, the construction of male and female toilet stalls in public toilets in various places has long been below reasonable standards, resulting in a de facto "structural imbalance." During holidays, the phenomenon of long queues at women's toilets in densely populated areas such as scenic spots, shopping malls, highway service areas, and train stations is common. "Tidal toilets" use flexible methods to cope with peak tourist seasons. They set up a number of "gender-neutral universal toilet stalls" and use movable signs or lockable sliding doors to dynamically adjust usage rights according to real-time traffic. This method is simple and economical, but the effect is very significant. In the Hei Du Mountain Scenic Area (黑独山景区) in Qinghai (青海), after the "tidal toilet" was put into use, the waiting time for women to use the toilet during peak hours was shortened from more than 30 minutes to less than 10 minutes. In recent years, some parks and scenic spots in Shenzhen (深圳), Dongguan (东莞), Hangzhou (杭州), Wuhan (武汉), Chongqing (重庆), and other places have successively piloted "tidal toilets" to solve the "convenience" problem in a convenient way.
Looking further, the "tidal toilet" and similar practices reflect the people-oriented warmth of public services. Various places have frequently come up with ingenious ways to provide convenient services to the masses around toilets: Beijing (北京) continues to promote the construction and transformation of public toilets, and continuously improves the level of public health services through planning optimization, technological upgrades, and humanized design. Jilin (吉林) launched a joint construction action of "shared toilets," with more than 400 units opening their internal toilets, forming a "5-minute toilet service circle" on the main roads. While alleviating the difficulty of using toilets, many places also consider solving other "difficulties": Xi'an's (西安) Datang Everbright City (大唐不夜城) sets up gender-neutral toilets and third toilets together to facilitate the use of specific groups; some public toilets in Chengdu (成都) are equipped with convenience service stations, providing free hot water, charging, and umbrella rental services. These measures are all centered around the specific needs of people, which not only reflects the level of public services, but also demonstrates the wisdom of grassroots governance.
The successful practice of "tidal toilets" brings dual enlightenment to improving the accuracy and warmth of public services.
To improve the accuracy of public services, managers must break away from "management inertia," actively get close to the masses, and accurately capture needs. For example, in the face of the cultural and tourism boom, in addition to seeing and solving the difficulty of using toilets, scenic spot managers can take a "step forward" and pay timely attention to the "difficulty in resting" and "difficulty in eating" in scenic spots, and locate the pain points of tourists for all-round travel needs of eating, living, traveling, entertainment, and shopping. In addition, tourism is only one aspect of people's lives. In more areas of daily life, there are still many "urgent, difficult, and worrying" problems of the masses that need to be discovered and resolved. Only by taking the initiative to deeply understand the diverse needs of different groups can managers devote more energy and investment to solving the specific problems around the masses.
Improving the warmth of public services is inseparable from the innovation of methods and means. Actively listening to public opinion, identifying service shortcomings, and widely drawing on public wisdom can lead to clever solutions to many complex problems. In recent years, there have been many specific and subtle practices around us: there are more and more barrier-free facilities in public places; parking resources are revitalized, and shared parking spaces are increasing; high-speed trains have "quiet carriages" and "baby carriages"; some hospitals have opened night clinics and one registration is valid for 3 days, and inspection and test results are mutually recognized between different medical institutions... These "small changes" jointly enlighten us that urban managers may wish to adjust and update public services in a "small and beautiful" way, and integrate humanistic care into every detail.
A series of flexible and subtle adjustments reflect the tremendous progress in the concept and level of public services. We look forward to more refined measures that directly address pain points taking root in the field of public services, so that public services always radiate a people-oriented warmth.
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False advertising, selling fake goods, product financialization... Health product scams have many tricks, and the elderly have become key targets. The health product market, which should be protecting health, has been targeted by some criminals. They use the guise of health and wellness, play "psychological warfare" tactics, and use the brand reputation of time-honored brands to extend their reach to the elderly's "wallets."
The health product scam is shrouded in mystery. What is the truth behind the illegal marketing? How can we protect the elderly's "wallets"? The reporter interviewed relevant personnel.
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The Contrast Behind the "Miracle Drug"
"My parents have been glued to their phones listening to 'health lectures' on time recently, and they also go out mysteriously in the early morning. At first, they only brought back eggs and beef sauce, but later they secretly went to the bank to withdraw money and brought back a pile of 'miracle drugs' that claimed to cure all diseases..." Not long ago, Ms. Chen from Yinchuan (银川), Ningxia (宁夏) looked at the piles of bottles and jars at home with concern.
Ms. Chen's experience is not an isolated case. In health product consumption, the elderly, who are usually frugal, are now generous in the face of expensive health products that claim to "cure all diseases." Where does this trust come from?
Ms. Zhou, a citizen of Shanghai (上海), questioned the "brand." "I bought it for 'Tongrentang' (同仁堂)." Ms. Zhou said that she did not carefully study the ingredient list when she bought this "Antarctic Krill Oil" on the e-commerce platform. "The page said '99% high purity,' and it was a big brand, so I thought it should be reliable." However, when the Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Commission (上海市消费者权益保护委员会) commissioned professional institutions to test several Antarctic krill oil products on the market, it found that one product labeled "99% high purity" had an actual phospholipid content of 0.
Labeled "high purity," why is the actual measurement 0? Is the prominent time-honored brand on the outer packaging really the brand that consumers have in mind?
Even more alarming is that some health product scams targeting the elderly have been upgraded to "financialized" composite traps that integrate false advertising, illegal fundraising, and quasi-pyramid schemes.
"Auntie, our 'quantum health product' project can not only improve your health, but also make your money grow, with an annualized return of 20%!" Not long ago, Aunt Zhang, a 70-year-old from Guangdong (广东), met an "enthusiastic" salesperson while walking in the park. The other party not only recommended the company's "quantum health product" project, but also invited Aunt Zhang to visit the "high-end" elderly care base. The luxurious facilities and "professional" explanations made Aunt Zhang deeply believe in this "health + investment" project, and she almost transferred 200,000 yuan of savings to a strange company account in another place. If the bank teller had not noticed the abnormality and joined forces with the police to dissuade her, Aunt Zhang's life savings would have evaporated in an instant.
One kind of "miracle drug," one bottle of "high-purity oil," and one "health investment" after another are hope in the hearts of the elderly, but in the eyes of regulators, they are scams that specifically target the elderly.
Explore:
Illegal Marketing is Rampant
With questions, the reporter went deep into the front line, visited regulatory departments and involved enterprises, trying to clear the fog and sort out the operating logic behind the scam.
The Secret "Actor Lecture"
Ding Lan (丁岚), director of the Funing Street Market Supervision Office (富宁街市场监管所) in Yinchuan (银川), reviewed the process of Ms. Chen's parents being deceived to the reporter. The investigation found that the trick was hidden in a seemingly ordinary convenience store in the jurisdiction.
"This is actually a health product marketing base for online live sales and offline distribution." Ding Lan introduced that the store claimed to be a convenience store and "distribution station," but many elderly people gathered here every morning, and the staff in the store were cautious when communicating with the elderly. After careful verification, there was a small suite behind the front hall of the convenience store, which ordinary customers could not enter.
"They first distributed 'designated red envelopes' through WeChat groups, using small favors such as free eggs and beef sauce as bait to attract elderly people to join specific group chats. They started 'health lecture' live broadcasts on time every day, and relevant personnel impersonated 'famous doctors' and 'experts' to exaggerate the effects of products such as Dendrobium products and Ganoderma lucidum snow lotus extract." Ding Lan said that they used false advertising to induce the elderly to buy high-priced products, and adopted the "online ordering, offline pick-up" model to complete the transaction. When law enforcement officers inspected the scene, they found that some of the products involved were even "three-no" products.
The Absurd "Labeling Game"
The actual phospholipid content of "Antarctic Krill Oil" health products was 0, behind which there is a chain composed of low-price customization, vague responsibility, and "edge ball" packaging.
Tang Jiansheng (唐健盛), Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Commission (上海市消费者权益保护委员会), showed the reporter shocking data: the retail price of the products involved on the e-commerce platform was mostly between 50 yuan and 70 yuan per bottle, while the materials provided by the production enterprise showed that the ex-factory price was only more than 3 yuan. "This price itself is obviously inconsistent with industry common sense. As an enterprise specializing in the operation of health products, it is impossible to have no doubts about this price."
The deeper problem lies in the "Rashomon" of responsibility. The manufacturer, Anhui Habo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (安徽哈博药业有限公司), admitted that it did not add Antarctic krill oil during the production process, and said that the products involved were customized and purchased by the distributor, and the packaging was also made according to the other party's requirements. The distributor, Beijing Tongrentang (Sichuan) Health Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (北京同仁堂（四川）健康药业有限公司), argued that it was only a distributor and did not know that the product was suspected of being fake.
"From the perspective of customized procurement, unified supply, and stamping of packaging proofs, it is more in line with the characteristics of entrusted production or entrusted processing." Tang Jiansheng pointed out that compared with a simple "distributor," the client should bear more direct responsibility for product quality.
In addition, the products involved highlighted the words "Beijing Tongrentang" (北京同仁堂) on the outer packaging, but the actual trademark used was not the time-honored trademark familiar to consumers, but another own brand. On the e-commerce page, the brand name, enterprise name, and publicity rhetoric are superimposed in multiple ways, which can easily make consumers form the perception that "this is a Beijing Tongrentang product." This behavior of using consumers' simple trust in time-honored brands and playing "word games" on packaging is also a typical means of health product chaos.
The Disguised "Financial Trap"
The "quantum health product" financial fraud encountered by Aunt Zhang exposed that the fraud methods have been "financialized" and upgraded.
The scammers no longer only sell products, but also peddle a virtual story about the "health industry" and "wealth miracles." They first accompany the elderly to relieve boredom through "emotional offensives," and get closer to them as "enthusiastic people," and then use luxurious venues to create the illusion of "strong strength." The "health + investment" double bait is bundled, accurately grasping the psychology of the elderly who pay attention to health and wellness and desire wealth preservation, binding fake health products with high-yield investment, and playing the banner of 一举两得 (yī jǔ liǎng dé - "kill two birds with one stone," to achieve two goals with one action). In fact, the so-called base is rented, the investment project is purely fictitious, and the goal is to directly target the elderly's "wallets."
Analysis:
Help the Elderly Protect Their "Wallets"
In the face of the increasingly complex health product chaos, relying solely on consumers' personal judgment is not enough. Lei Anqi (雷安琪), director and associate professor of the Department of Public Administration and Sociology of the Law School of Ningxia University (宁夏大学法学院), said that the health product chaos targeting the elderly is not a problem of individual vendors, but a "gray industrial chain" with a high degree of cross-regional and organized organization, and governance requires multiple parties to work together.
In terms of governing the exaggeration of curative effects, she suggested establishing a cross-departmental professional evaluation mechanism, composed of market supervision, health and health, drug supervision and experts to form a "rapid authentication" team to improve identification and disposal efficiency; at the same time, use punitive compensation, industry bans and other means to implement joint punishment for repeat offenders, so that violators "can't afford to cheat, and dare not cheat again."
The Yinchuan (银川) Municipal Market Supervision Department (银川市市场监管部门) reminded that in various non-official health lectures, the so-called "experts" and "famous doctors" are mostly played by non-professionals. If the lecture is mixed with product promotion, or guides you to add private messages or join group chats for consultation, it is usually "pseudo-science, real delivery." Consumers must verify the identity of the experts and the source of the products. The packaging of real health foods must have the "blue hat" logo approved by the state and the approval number. Ordinary foods (such as solid beverages and pressed candies) must not claim health functions, let alone claim therapeutic effects. The elderly should not easily trust those products with simple packaging and no approval number.
In response to brand "edge ball" behavior, institutional supplements are on the way. In response to the "Antarctic Krill Oil" incident, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) responded, pointing out that the incident exposed the problem of non-standard management of some enterprises in the entrusted production and processing links. Some enterprises rely on brand influence, only pay attention to sales profits, but fail to fulfill their due responsibility for product quality, and even condone the entrusted enterprises to produce and sell substandard products.
"Judging from the situation reflected in this incident, in the field of health functional foods, consumers' judgment of product information is highly dependent on packaging and brand presentation. Once the boundaries of relevant links are blurred, it is easy to cause misjudgment and increase subsequent rights protection costs." Tang Jiansheng said, therefore, the key to supervision is to further move the responsibility requirements to the source of production and sales through institutional means.
According to reports, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) issued the "Supervision and Management Measures for Entrusted Food Production" in December last year, which incorporated trademark authorization, franchise, processing with supplied materials, and customized production into unified supervision, clarified and refined the food safety responsibilities of both parties, and improved institutional requirements. This means that no matter what kind of cooperation model is adopted, brand owners and clients can no longer weaken their responsibilities solely on the grounds of "labeling" and "distribution."
For the "financial traps" disguised through health products, financial institutions such as banks need to strengthen risk investigation, build a solid financial security defense line, and at the same time need multiple parties to work together.
Children's daily care and risk reminders are the first and most important "firewall." Children should spend more time with and care for the elderly, communicate with their parents about social hot cases, and popularize financial common sense such as "high returns must be accompanied by high risks." Guide the elderly to invest and manage money through formal channels, remind them to be vigilant about the promotion of strangers, and be sure to consult with their children before making large transfers.
Financial institutions must guard the "last pass" of capital flow. Bank outlets should establish relevant mechanisms such as strengthening inquiries for the elderly's large transfers to unfamiliar accounts, especially businesses where the name of the payee is obviously inconsistent with the so-called "investment project."
(This issue is coordinated by: Lu Fanbing (陆凡冰))
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My name is Ye Yonghong (叶永红), and I am a village doctor in Gaosha Village (高沙村), Wanggang Township (王港乡), Fuliang County (浮梁县), Jingdezhen City (景德镇市), Jiangxi (江西). Since I started carrying my medicine kit and settling down in the countryside in 1987, I have always held a simple wish: to treat my fellow villagers well, protect their health, and use honesty and responsibility to safeguard the peace and well-being of the local people.
When I was young, I was frail and often sick, and I often troubled Dr. Xiao Keming (肖克铭) in the village. At that time, my family's conditions were not good, and seeing a doctor and getting medicine was often 捉襟见肘 (zhuō jīn jiàn zhǒu - "pull collar expose elbow," to be in financial straits; unable to make ends meet), but Dr. Xiao was always available whenever called, day or night, regardless of personal gain, using a sincere heart to relieve everyone's pain. He often said, "If you want to get rich, don't practice medicine. As a doctor, you must sincerely serve the people." These words were deeply engraved in my heart and made me want to study medicine.
"I will stay in the village for the rest of my life and be a doctor for the villagers, never leaving." I have silently kept this promise for 39 years. In these 39 years, I have carried my medicine kit and walked every mountain road in Gaosha Village (高沙村), familiar with the health conditions of every household in the village. From black hair to white hair, I have never thought about leaving this land where I was born and raised, and I have never forgotten the promise I made.
Over the years, there have been better places to go. My wife felt sorry for my hard work and repeatedly advised me to work in a county hospital, where the conditions would be better and more stable. But I knew clearly in my heart that the city never lacks doctors, while the countryside lacks medical care and medicine. If I left, it would be difficult for the villagers to see a doctor. Because of this concern, I lived near the clinic for a long time, providing consultations at any time of the night, and my mobile phone was always on 24 hours a day.
One night in the late autumn of 1991, I was awakened by a burst of urgent knocking on the door. A child's parent cried and said that the child had a persistent high fever and intermittent vomiting of blood. They had been turned away by other clinics and had no choice but to come to me, begging me to treat him. My heart tightened, and I immediately picked up my medicine kit and rushed into the night. The mountain road was wet and cold, and the cold wind was biting, but I was only thinking about racing against time to save the person.
After diagnosis, the child was suffering from the dangerous leptospirosis, and his condition was critical. To be honest, I was both nervous and scared at the time, afraid that I would not be able to cure him and would fail this trust. But seeing the child in pain and the parents in despair, I could only do my best to treat him. That week, I stayed in the health center day and night, never leaving. It wasn't until the child's condition gradually improved that my heart finally settled down. The child's family was poor, so I helped him pay for the medicine and waived all the treatment fees.
Many years later, Xiao Chen (小陈), the child who was rescued that year, had gone out to work and started a family. He made a special trip to see me and insisted on giving me 300 yuan to make up for the medicine costs from that year. This belated kindness moved me deeply.
On the road of practicing medicine, there are many other such villagers in difficulty. Lao Fan (老范) in the village became disabled due to lumbar spine disease. He had difficulty moving around and his family was poor, making it very difficult for him to see a doctor. So I went to his home for diagnosis and treatment, waiving fees whenever possible and helping whenever I could, regularly delivering medicine and providing guidance on rehabilitation. I always advised him to focus on treatment and not worry about money. A doctor's duty is to save people, not to haggle over gains and losses.
Later, when my daughter reached school age, I moved to the county seat. But every day before dawn, I drove back to the village, arrived early, and returned in the evening after finishing all my work. The villagers were busy with farm work and often came to get medicine at night, so I would prepare the medicine and tie it to the clinic window for them to pick up on their way.
Practicing medicine at the grassroots level does not involve earth-shattering feats; it relies on practicality and sincerity. I always insist on: prescribing medicine if possible instead of injections, spending less money and charging less, not exaggerating the condition, not over-ordering examinations, and not refusing patients. The villagers say that they feel at ease when they see Dr. Ye (叶医生), and that is the best affirmation for me.
Over the years, I have established health records for villagers with hypertension and diabetes, as well as key populations, insisting on home visits and reminders for follow-up examinations, and implementing chronic disease management and contracted services in a practical manner. It doesn't matter if it's hard or tiring, as long as the villagers get sick less often, can afford to see a doctor, and can afford treatment, everything is worth it.
Some people didn't understand and said that I didn't know how to be flexible and wouldn't make money. But I have always firmly believed that entrusting life is more important than Mount Tai (泰山), a doctor's bottom line cannot be broken, and honesty cannot be lost. I have only done what a village doctor should do, and there is nothing to boast about. For me, the most precious things are the villagers' simple greetings, the gratitude of those who have recovered after many years, and the silent trust during late-night visits and leaving medicine by the window.
Protecting the health of my fellow villagers is my lifelong duty. As long as I can still work and carry my medicine kit, I will always stay here, practice medicine with conscience, be honest in my conduct, and not fail every trust.
(Reported and compiled by Yang Yanfei (杨颜菲), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopChinese classical poetry is a treasure of Chinese culture and a vivid carrier of the national spirit. In creative transformation and innovative development, it continues to radiate the brilliance of the times, providing a profound and lasting spiritual force for the prosperity of contemporary culture and the enhancement of national self-confidence.
The 2026 Chinese Classical Poetry Forum, themed "Continuing the Classics of Poetry and Inheriting Chinese Civilization," was recently held in Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南). The forum was co-sponsored by the *National Humanities History* magazine of the *People's Daily* (人民日报), the Chinese Poetry Society (中华诗词学会), the Henan Federation of Literary and Art Circles (河南省文学艺术界联合会), and the Publicity Department of the Zhengzhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共郑州市委宣传部). This edition invites experts attending the meeting to write and discuss the inheritance and innovation of poetry culture, the integration of culture and tourism, the symbiosis of poetry and music, and international communication, to share with readers.
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Tracing the Origin of Language and Emotion
Li Jingze (李敬泽)
Poetry has an original significance in the linguistic construction and emotional generation of Chinese civilization. Tracing the creation and evolution of those basic emotions and rhetoric with archaeological methods will help to more consciously promote the creative transformation and innovative development of outstanding Chinese traditional culture.
The *Collection of Oracle Bone Inscriptions* (《甲骨文合集》) No. 12870 reads: "Divination on Gui Mao: It will rain today. Will the rain come from the west? Will the rain come from the east? Will the rain come from the north? Will the rain come from the south?" I believe this Shang Dynasty (殷墟) divination inscription is the earliest poem recorded in writing. The most basic criterion for distinguishing between poetry and non-poetry is language. In this divination inscription, the language is dancing. The language is not only used to refer to things, but also gains its own vitality and expression. This earliest poet, after asking about the rain from the west, also asks about the rain from the east, the rain from the north, and the rain from the south. Here we can feel the rhythm, the agility, and even the naive game of language. It begins to have the kind of repeated changes found later in the *Classic of Poetry* (《诗经》), with a person facing the heavens and the earth, facing life and the future, with that kind of expectation, speculation, confusion, and joy. This poet discovered the musicality of language and the spiritual space of language.
If Chinese classical poetry is a constantly developing brain, the earliest cortex and the earliest neurons are in Yin Ruins (殷墟), in the Central Plains (中原) region. The most beautiful poems in the *Classic of Poetry* (《诗经》) have long flowed in our blood, but for the people who first chanted these poems, this was their extraordinary creation, creating something from nothing. Chinese has gradually become rich, broad, and colorful.
For example, "Yong Feng: A Gentleman Grows Old Together" (《鄘风·君子偕老》) writes about the beauty of a woman's appearance and gait, "Graceful and elegant, like a mountain and a river" ("委委佗佗，如山如河"). The metaphor "like a mountain and a river" expresses the amazement and excitement of people at that time when they discovered the great beauty of the world. In "Wei Feng: The Tall One" (《卫风·硕人》), a series of metaphors are used: "Hands like soft reeds, skin like congealed fat, neck like a grub, teeth like melon seeds, forehead like a cicada, moth eyebrows" ("手如柔荑，肤如凝脂，领如蝤蛴，齿如瓠犀，螓首娥眉"). The poet has exhausted all his efforts, bringing in plants and insects, but obviously the metaphor here is not vivid. Then, the poet suddenly says, "A charming smile, beautiful eyes glancing" ("巧笑倩兮，美目盼兮"). A flash of inspiration, the language suddenly brightens, comes alive, and suddenly captures and expresses that flowing, indescribable beauty. Such verses are creation, enriching and expanding our perception and expression.
Zhang Ruoxu (张若虚) raised a famous question in "Spring River Flower Moon Night" (《春江花月夜》): "Who first saw the moon by the river? In what year did the river moon first shine on people?" ("江畔何人初见月？江月何年初照人？") This is certainly not a scientific question, but an emotional and poetic question. According to the method of emotional archaeology, the answer to this question lies in "Chen Feng: The Moon Comes Out" (《陈风》中的《月出》): "The moon comes out bright, a beautiful person is charming. Slow and graceful, my heart is troubled." ("月出皎兮，佼人僚兮。舒窈纠兮，劳心悄兮。") On the earth, this person first discovered that the moon is so beautiful, the moonlight is so beautiful, and the person walking in the moonlight is so beautiful. He held his breath and created the sentence "Shu Yao Jiu Xi" ("舒窈纠兮") in his heart. "Shu" means slow. The moonlight is flowing, fluttering like a ribbon in the wind. This is "Yao Jiu" ("窈纠"). Such words inspire generations of Chinese people. From then on, the moon is not only a natural object, but also embodies our aesthetics and emotions. A similar example is "Zheng Feng: Wind and Rain" (《郑风·风雨》), where the external, natural wind and rain are first reflected in the complex flavors of life and the heart, thus opening up a paradigm of emotion and expression.
Tracing the original state of language and emotion in poetry provides important inspiration for how to express and write in the age of artificial intelligence. Those great original poets, their hearts open to the world, they create language as fresh as morning dew, and open up endless wildernesses of perception and expression. Returning to those earliest great poets means becoming creators of language, expressing the most real and richest world and oneself.
(The author is the Vice Chairman of the Chinese Writers Association (中国作家协会副主席))
Poetry and Science Shine Together
Su Yinao (苏义脑)
The French writer Flaubert once said: "The more art develops, the more it needs to be scientific, just as the more science develops, the more it tends to be artistic. Art and science part ways at the foot of the mountain, and finally reunite at the top." Poetry, as an important form of literary art, can resonate and inspire each other with modern science. Both originate from human creativity and aim to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty.
From a philosophical dimension, science and poetry are complementary and dialectically unified. Science advocates innovation, precision, and simplicity, and innovation and breakthroughs require imagination; poetry is characterized by romantic imagination and free creation, which helps to cultivate imagination and divergent thinking. Imagination is both a key engine for scientific innovation and a core nutrient for poetry creation. Throughout history, there have been many examples of the integration of science and poetry. Shen Kuo (沈括) of the Northern Song Dynasty (北宋) was both a scientist and a poet. He wrote *Dream Pool Essays* (《梦溪笔谈》), created the name "petroleum" ("石油"), and also left many poems that have been passed down through the ages. Da Vinci, Einstein, Hua Luogeng (华罗庚), and other masters have all cultivated and progressed in both science and art, which proves the inherent logic of the integration of the two.
Engineering and technology talents should develop their sensibility and rationality, use the imagination of a poet to plan innovation, use the rigor of a scientist to argue, use the ability of an engineer to realize, and use the writing skills of a writer to express well, so as to achieve the synergistic improvement of humanistic literacy and professional ability.
Wang Guowei (王国维) used three Song Dynasty (宋词) poems in his *Essays on Words in the Human World* (《人间词话》) to illustrate the three levels and realms of successful scholarship since ancient times. The first is Yan Shu's (晏殊) "Butterflies in Love with Flowers" (《蝶恋花》): "Last night the west wind withered the green trees, I went up to the high building alone, and looked to the end of the world" ("昨夜西风凋碧树，独上高楼，望尽天涯路"). The second is Liu Yong's (柳永) "Phoenix Dwells on the Wutong Tree" (《凤栖梧》): "I never regret that my clothes are gradually widening, and I am haggard for her" ("衣带渐宽终不悔，为伊消得人憔悴"). The third is Xin Qiji's (辛弃疾) "Green Jade Table - Lantern Festival" (《青玉案·元夕》): "I searched for her thousands of times in the crowd, and suddenly looking back, that person was there, in the dim light" ("众里寻他千百度，蓦然回首，那人却在，灯火阑珊处"). I summarize it into three words: learn, research, and understand. Learning poetry and writing poetry is like this, and so is scientific research. These three realms are sequential. Learning is for application, and to apply, you must research. The result of research is to achieve understanding and master the essence. Breakthroughs in scientific research, especially in direction innovation and field exploration, require imagination, which is the specialty of poetry culture.
We should nourish the spirit of innovation with poetry culture, empower cultural inheritance with scientific thinking, promote the deep integration of poetry and scientific research and life, and let the spirit of science and humanistic feelings shine together.
(The author is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (中国工程院院士))
Poetry is Established by Aphorisms, People Act with Integrity
Dai Weihua (戴伟华)
A good poem can be passed down to future generations and deeply rooted in people's hearts, often inseparable from concise and insightful sentences. Aphorisms are a concentrated reflection of the author's emotions, insights, and character. Liu Yuxi (刘禹锡) is known as the "Poetry Hero" ("诗豪") precisely because his poems have many deafening and inspiring aphorisms, with vigorous language and clear spirit. The formation of this style is related to the long-term immersion in Central Plains culture.
Luoyang (洛阳) is Liu Yuxi's ancestral home, and Zhengzhou (郑州) is the place where his soul returns. Although he moved to Jiangnan (江南) due to war, Liu Yuxi always regarded himself as a scholar from the Central Plains. The vigorous, promising, and self-improving spirit of the Central Plains culture deeply influenced his attitude towards life and his pursuit of poetry. He encountered demotion many times in his life, and his career was bumpy, but he never fell into decline. He melted his life experience into sonorous verses. "Though sifting sand ten thousand times is hard, only when the wild sand is blown away can gold be reached" ("千淘万漉虽辛苦，吹尽狂沙始到金"), fully expressing the preciousness of perseverance. "A thousand sails pass by the sunken boat, and ten thousand trees flourish in front of the diseased tree" ("沉舟侧畔千帆过，病树前头万木春"), seeing understanding in frustration and seeing vitality in困顿.
The tradition of Central Plains scholars emphasizing integrity and having integrity is also clearly reflected in Liu Yuxi's poems. He does not follow the world's ups and downs, and does not compromise with困境. "The world is full of declining waves, but my heart is like a pillar" ("世道剧颓波，我心如砥柱") is a portrayal of this principle of life. Facing the traditional lament of autumn, he took a unique path and wrote "Since ancient times, autumn has always been sad and lonely, but I say that autumn is better than the spring morning" ("自古逢秋悲寂寥，我言秋日胜春朝"), reversing the norm, being high-spirited and upward, showing an independent and unyielding personality and an open and magnanimous mind.
Liu Yuxi's poems do not advocate carving or obscurity, but use simple language to write profound thoughts. "The swallows in front of the halls of the Wangs and Xies of old flew into the homes of ordinary people" ("旧时王谢堂前燕，飞入寻常百姓家"), using ordinary scenery to write about the changes of the world and the principles of prosperity and decline. "The sun rises in the east and rains in the west, saying it is not sunny but it is sunny" ("东边日出西边雨，道是无晴却有晴"), taken from folk tunes, fresh and natural, with a long aftertaste. This simple and profound writing style is also a natural expression of the aesthetic character of Central Plains culture.
It is especially worth mentioning Liu Yuxi's life pattern. Similarly, facing old age and twilight, Li Shangyin (李商隐) sighed "The setting sun is infinitely good, but it is only near dusk" ("夕阳无限好，只是近黄昏"), with regret and helplessness; while Liu Yuxi encouraged himself with "Do not say that the mulberry and elm are late, but the sunset is still full of the sky" ("莫道桑榆晚，为霞尚满天"), with a broad momentum and high-spirited emotions, writing about old age as passionate and radiant, fully showing the spiritual strength of being old and strong. One is sad and one is magnificent, one is restrained and one is unrestrained, and the realms are completely different.
Poetry is established by aphorisms, and people act with integrity. Liu Yuxi's aphorisms originate from the nourishment of Central Plains culture and are formed from the understanding of life's磨砺. They can not only establish poetry, but also establish people. "Fragrant forests and new leaves urge old leaves, and flowing water and front waves give way to back waves" ("芳林新叶催陈叶，流水前波让后波"), adhering to the original intention is the only way to ensure the continuous succession of the millennium culture.
(The author is a professor at the School of Humanities of Guangzhou University (广州大学人文学院教授) and the President of the Chinese Liu Yuxi Research Association (中国刘禹锡研究会会长))
Continuously Deepen the Integration of Poetry and Music
Dai Yuqiang (戴玉强)
The key to why Chinese classical poetry can still be moving after thousands of years lies in the cultural connotation and spiritual value it carries. To inherit classical poetry, we must also find new expressions for this profound connotation and value in the contemporary era.
The integration of poetry and music provides such a possibility. At present, the creation of art songs based on ancient poetry presents a gratifying trend, but how to move from artistic creation to mass communication is still a problem to be solved. Sun Xiaohui (孙晓辉), a professor at Wuhan Conservatory of Music (武汉音乐学院), has sorted out more than 100 Tang and Song Dynasty (唐宋词) music scores and proposed two contemporary paths: one is to transpose and adapt on the basis of ancient scores, and the other is to create new works based on the spirit and temperament of poetry. Successful integration of poetry and music must be a fusion of "learning from the ancients" and "learning from the heart," both adhering to the connotation and artistic conception of Chinese classical poetry, and expressing it in a way that contemporary people can understand, remember, and spread, so that the classics can truly enter contemporary life.
The Central Plains (中原) is an important birthplace of Chinese poetry. The *Classic of Poetry* (《诗经》) contains poems such as "Zhen Wei" (《溱洧》) and "Zi Jin" (《子衿》), which have been passed down through the ages, and gave birth to great poets such as Du Fu (杜甫), Bai Juyi (白居易), Liu Yuxi (刘禹锡), and Li Shangyin (李商隐). This rich heritage provides soil for the integration of poetry and music. In recent years, we have continued to deepen the modern expression of classical poetry, creating a large-scale situational music and dance audio-visual *The Modern Charm of the Book of Songs: The Scenery of Zhen and Wei* (《诗经今韵·溱洧风情》) to interpret the ancient life scenes; creating the symphonic suite *Tang Style and Henan Charm: Poetry and Music of Henan* (《唐风豫韵·诗乐河南》), re-composing classic masterpieces such as Du Fu's "Ascending the Heights" (《登高》), Liu Yuxi's "Bamboo Branch Song" (《竹枝词》), Li Shangyin's "Brocade Zither" (《锦瑟》), and Bai Juyi's "Song of Everlasting Regret" (《长恨歌》), to achieve a deep integration of classical poetry and modern music.
Taking poetry as the soul and music as the wings, upholding integrity and innovating, and passing on the torch. We will continue to explore new paths for the integration of poetry and music, build a vocal music system with Chinese characteristics, and let Chinese classical poetry shine more brilliantly in the new era.
(The author is a tenor singer and the Dean of the School of Music of Zhengzhou University (郑州大学音乐学院院长))
Promote the Overseas Communication of Chinese Poetry
Zhang Longxi (张隆溪)
There are some unique aspects of Chinese language and culture that we are accustomed to and do not find particularly special. For example, from oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions to modern writing, Chinese characters are the only ancient writing system in the world that has been used continuously to this day. Today, Chinese people can read pre-Qin classics from thousands of years ago with just a little study of ancient Chinese. This continuity of writing and culture provides a unique foundation for the inheritance of classical poetry. Since the *Classic of Poetry* (《诗经》) and the *Songs of Chu* (《楚辞》), there have been important poets and widely circulated classic works in every dynasty. In terms of form, four-character, five-character, seven-character, ci, and qu have their own styles. The rhyme, rhythm, and imagery rhetoric form a system with Chinese characteristics, forming a rich literary tradition in both quantity and quality.
In terms of poetic tradition, China and the West have different starting points. Aristotle's *Poetics*, the foundation of Western poetics, sees poetry as an imitation of external things or objects, a definition that has had a profound impact on the Western tradition of literary criticism. Chinese poetics, starting from the *Book of Documents: Shun Dian* (《尚书·舜典》) "Poetry expresses intention" ("诗言志") and the *Great Preface to the Book of Poetry* (《诗大序》) "Emotion moves within and takes shape in words" ("情动于中而形于言"), emphasizes that poetry originates from the poet's need to express inner emotions, forming a poetic concept that focuses on inner expression. Of course, there are also Western poets, such as Wordsworth, who said that "all good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings," which is close to the Chinese concept of "poetry expresses intention." Chinese poetry is also full of narrative and descriptive works, and there is by no means only a lyrical tradition. In addition to emphasizing inner emotions, Chinese poetics also attaches great importance to the poet's knowledge and learning. The Western critical tradition also has similar ideas, believing that one should imitate both nature and Homer. Although the Chinese and Western poetic traditions are different, the principles can be the same, inspiring each other and jointly forming the cornerstone of world poetics. Qian Zhongshu (钱钟书) said: "East Sea and West Sea, the psychology is the same" ("东海西海，心理攸同"). This should be a basic principle for us to communicate different cultures and strive for comparative research and cross-cultural understanding.
World literature is a rising trend in current literary research, but Western classics still occupy a dominant position, while Chinese poetry and even the entire Chinese literature have not yet received the attention they deserve. This is directly related to the strength of modern Europe and the United States. Entering the 21st century, with the continuous improvement of China's comprehensive strength and international influence, European and American academia are paying more and more attention to Chinese literature. The rise of world literature research provides an excellent opportunity for the widespread dissemination of Chinese literature. Through efforts, it is entirely possible for us to make the classics of Chinese literature go beyond the scope of their own language and culture and go to the world.
Chinese classical poetry has a long history, rich connotation, and lasting charm, and has a deep foundation to be among the mainstream of world literature. Facing the current historical opportunity, the mission of our generation is to build a discourse system that integrates Chinese and foreign cultures through accurate translation and in-depth interpretation, present the aesthetic artistic conception and cultural connotation of the East with international expressions, stimulate the interest of overseas readers, promote the overseas communication of Chinese poetry, and make Tao Yuanming (陶渊明), Li Bai (李白), Du Fu (杜甫), Su Shi (苏轼), Li Qingzhao (李清照), and others become names familiar to readers all over the world.
(The author is a Chair Professor at Yenching Academy of Peking University (北京大学燕京学堂砺德讲席教授))
Understanding the Spiritual Background of the Yellow River Civilization
Ma Yinqin (马银琴)
The *Classic of Poetry* (《诗经》) is not only the source of Chinese literature, but also the foundation of the spiritual background of the Yellow River (黄河) civilization. With the structure of "Odes" ("颂"), "Greater Odes" ("大雅"), "Lesser Odes" ("小雅"), and "Airs of the States" ("国风"), it solidified the three-dimensional ritual and music system of the Zhou Dynasty (周代) into a classic text that has been passed down through the ages. The ancient people's thinking about the relationship between heaven and man, the order of the family and the country, political morality, and individual emotions profoundly influenced the basic character and development direction of Chinese civilization.
The construction of the Zhou Dynasty's ritual and music system initially revolved around elegant music. "Odes" ("颂") were music for entertaining the gods. In praising and praying to their ancestors, the Zhou people cultivated a rational spirit that emphasized realistic politics and strengthened ethnic cohesion. "Elegant Music" ("雅") was deeply related to "Royal Politics" ("王政"). In the process of "speaking of the reasons for the rise and fall of Royal Politics" ("言王政之所由废兴"), it melted the patriarchal blood relationship and political order into one. The "Change of Elegant Music" ("变雅") in the middle and late Western Zhou Dynasty (西周) became an important source of the spirit of "everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world" ("天下兴亡，匹夫有责") in later generations due to its adherence to morality, its consideration for the common people, and its awareness of responsibility. In the late Western Zhou Dynasty, Bin Music (豳乐) first broke the limitation of ritual music to elegant music. As the accompaniment music for ritual activities such as "welcoming the cold" ("迎寒"), "reversing the heat" ("逆暑"), "praying for the year" ("祈年"), and "sacrificing wax" ("祭蜡"), it entered the national ceremony sequence, thus opening the precedent for the colorful music of the states to enter the ritual and music system.
The construction of the ritual and music system in the Zhou Dynasty initially revolved around elegant and ceremonial music. "Hymns" (颂) were music for entertaining the gods. In their praise and prayer to their ancestors, the Zhou people cultivated a rational spirit that valued realistic politics and strengthened the cohesion of the clan. "Elegance" (雅) was deeply associated with "royal governance" (王政). In the process of "speaking of the rise and fall of royal governance," it forged the patriarchal blood ties and political order into one. The "transformation of elegance" (变雅) in the mid-to-late Western Zhou Dynasty, with its adherence to morality, its compassion for the common people, and its awareness of responsibility, ultimately became an important source of the later generations' spirit of "the rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of every individual" (天下兴亡，匹夫有责). By the late Western Zhou Dynasty, the music of Bin (豳乐) was the first to break the limitation of ritual music to elegant and ceremonial music. As accompaniment to ritual activities such as "welcoming the cold" (迎寒), "reversing the heat" (逆暑), "praying for the year" (祈年), and "sacrificing to wax" (祭蜡), it entered the sequence of national ceremonies, thus opening the prelude to the entry of diverse folk music into the ritual and music system.
Among the "folk songs" (国风), the "Songs of Zheng" (《郑风》) are particularly worth mentioning. Stripping away the prejudices of later moralists, it can be found that the works of "Songs of Zheng" are mostly sincere and vivid expressions of emotions by ordinary people. They are both natural songs of "emotions moving within and taking shape in words" (情动于中而形于言) and harmonious sounds of "starting from emotions and stopping at propriety and righteousness" (发乎情，止乎礼义). These works, together with other works in the *Classic of Poetry* (《诗经》), depict the narrative and lyrical tradition of Chinese civilization of "the hungry sing of their food, and the laborers sing of their work" (饥者歌其食，劳者歌其事), and because of their power to "move heaven and earth and move ghosts and gods" (感天地，动鬼神), they undertake the social functions of "regulating husband and wife, achieving filial piety and respect, enriching human relations, beautifying education, and changing customs" (经夫妇，成孝敬，厚人伦，美教化，移风俗), depicting the spiritual background of Chinese civilization and shaping the basic character of Chinese civilization.
(The author is a professor at the School of Humanities, Tsinghua University (清华大学), and vice president of the Chinese *Classic of Poetry* Society (中国诗经学会).)
The Human World Needs Good Poetry
Chen Caizhi (陈才智)
In the Tang Dynasty (唐代), which Wen Yiduo (闻一多) called the "Poetry Tang," following Li Bai (李白) and Du Fu (杜甫), Bai Juyi (白居易) erected a new monument, opening up a new direction in the history of poetry with the significance of a "third pole." He paid more attention to the earth and the human world, not only incorporating the light of Li and Du, but also opening up a new path that blends romance into daily life and embodies brilliance in the ordinary. Unlike Li Bai, who had "a lofty spirit that soared before heroes, and a romantic spirit that would not fall behind others," Bai Juyi's state of mind was more in line with that of Du Fu in his later years. He paid more attention to the daily life of food, clothing, housing, and transportation, and tasted the flavors and realms of life in subtle feelings and calm observations, as the saying goes, "Bai Fu's romance creates frankness" (白傅风流造坦夷). He put down his official airs and graces, and described the ordinary world in his eyes with a plain tone, a simple appearance, and the mind of a poet.
Bai Juyi's famous saying, "Writing should be for the times, and songs and poems should be for events" (文章合为时而著，歌诗合为事而作), the former pointing to reality and the latter focusing on people's livelihood, points out the correct direction for poetry creation to take into account both the times and destiny. "Heaven's will you must understand, the human world needs good poetry" (天意君须会，人间要好诗), this powerful line of poetry comes from Bai Juyi's "Reading the Collection of Li and Du's Poems and Inscribing it After the Scroll" (《读李杜诗集因题卷后》). That year he was 44 years old and was on his way from Chang'an (长安) to Jiangzhou (江州). Bai Juyi greatly respected Li and Du. Previously, in "First Appointment as a Left Reminder" (《初授拾遗》), he praised Du Fu for "talent and fame that encompass heaven and earth" (才名括天地), and in "Li Bai's Tomb" (《李白墓》) he praised Li Bai for "having writings that once shook the world" (曾有惊天动地文). This trip to Jiangzhou as an exile, mostly traveling by boat in the river, in the midst of wind and rain, when his spirit was decadent, the lonely poet naturally felt the grief and hatred of the exiled immortals and hermits who were not met with good fortune.
How should a person get along with the times? How should one get along with fate? How to achieve self-realization? You might as well read his poems, think about his person, and feel his encounters. From the perspective of the relationship between fate and the times, Bai Juyi, like Li and Du, was born at the wrong time and at the right time; he both led the times and transcended the times. Since "writing is hated by those who are successful" (文章憎命达), I will "become skilled after being impoverished by poetry" (诗穷而后工). After the ups and downs of his official career, he faced it indifferently with a detached ambition, integrated his bumpy fate into the broad era, transformed poetic wisdom into rich life experiences, and finally cast it into immortal poems that shine for thousands of springs. This is the enlightenment that Bai Juyi's era and fate bring to us.
(The author is a researcher at the Institute of Literature of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院文学研究所) and a professor at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院大学).)
High-Quality Cultural Resources Help Tang Poetry Research
Li Hao (李浩)
Just as the distribution of natural resources is uneven, so is the distribution of historical and cultural resources. If we use topography to compare high-quality cultural resource clusters, Henan (河南) and its neighboring Shaanxi (陕西) and other places can be called a mountain peak. The archaeological discoveries in Henan, represented by the Yin Ruins (殷墟) in Anyang (安阳), are fruitful. Henan is also uniquely endowed with resources such as inscriptions and murals related to Tang poetry research. Making good use of these high-quality cultural resources will undoubtedly help improve the level of Tang poetry research.
Chen Yinque (陈寅恪) emphasized that "the scholarship of an era must have its new materials and new problems" (一时代之学术，必有其新材料与新问题). High-quality cultural resources in the locality are an important engine for academic innovation, and their contribution to Tang poetry research is mainly reflected in: First, collecting and supplementing lost poems to enrich the general collection of Tang poetry. Chen Shangjun's (陈尚君) *Complete Compilation of Tang and Five Dynasties Poetry* (《唐五代诗全编》) adds a large number of lost poems through newly unearthed and discovered epitaphs, Dunhuang (敦煌) documents, porcelain inscriptions, etc., adding thousands more than the Qing Dynasty's *Complete Tang Poems* (《全唐诗》). The second is to proofread the text, restore the original form of the work, and reveal the complex process of the formation of classics. For example, Li Bai's "Bring in the Wine" (《将进酒》) is titled "Cherishing the Empty Wine Pot" (《惜罇空》) in the Dunhuang version, and there are also variant readings such as "white hair is grieved in the bright mirror by the bed" (床头明镜悲白发), "I was born to be a talented person" (天生吾徒有俊才), and "all the sages of ancient times have died" (古来贤圣皆死尽). In addition, the Dunhuang versions of "The Road to Shu" (《蜀道难》) and "Dreaming of Touring Mount Tianmu and Parting" (《梦游天姥吟留别》) also differ greatly from the popular versions. The third is to provide direct materials for the annotation and interpretation of Tang poetry. For example, the newly unearthed Tang Dynasty stone tablet "Epitaph of Pei Jie" (《裴杰墓铭》) provides new evidence for the attribution of Du Mu's (杜牧) controversial poem "Responding to Scholar Pei Jie's New Cherries" (《和裴杰秀才新樱桃》). Fourth, the reciprocal corroboration of poetry, history, and newly unearthed materials makes Tang poetry research move from vague to high-definition. For example, the mural "Music and Dance Picture" (《乐舞图》) discovered in the tomb of Tang Chancellor Han Xiu (韩休) and his wife provides direct image evidence for understanding Bai Juyi's "Hu Xuan Girl" (《胡旋女》) and Yuan Zhen's (元稹) "Hu Xuan Girl" (《胡旋女》).
With the continuous advancement of the construction of a strong cultural country, the public's enthusiasm for Chinese classical poetry, including Tang poetry, is soaring, which also encourages us to make full use of high-quality local cultural resources, guide and enhance the people's growing cultural enthusiasm, produce high-quality academic achievements in the new era, and meet the urgent needs of the public for high-quality cultural content.
(The author is a professor at Northwest University (西北大学) and president of the Chinese Tang Dynasty Literature Society (中国唐代文学学会).)
Combining Emotion and Aspiration, Forming a Unique School
Liu Qinghai (刘青海)
Li Shangyin (李商隐) was a poet who made great contributions to the lyrical art of Tang poetry after Du Fu. His poems, because of their emotional characteristics and gorgeous style, are often classified into the "expressing emotions" (缘情) category since the Six Dynasties; but on the other hand, the depth and breadth of his concern for social reality clearly inherited the spirit of Du Fu, the so-called "the skill of writing words, the expression of aspirations is the most important" (属辞之工，言志为最). For this reason, there have always been major differences in the judgment of Li Shangyin's poetic ontology.
I believe that Li Shangyin's poetry is a unity of expressing aspirations and strong lyricism. In his early years, the poet paid attention to the separatist rule of the vassal towns, the dictatorship of eunuchs, and the corruption of the court in the late Tang Dynasty, and wrote a series of works reflecting political events and satirizing social reality, showing a clear tendency to express aspirations. Later, as the poet's political enthusiasm faded, the artistic expression of his poems changed somewhat, and he mostly expressed the depression and sorrow of not being used by the world. Li Shangyin has unique achievements in lyrical aesthetics, and the "theory of original energy and nature" (元气自然论) is an important cornerstone of his poetic view. The discussions on the relationship between heaven and man by Liu Zongyuan (柳宗元) and Liu Yuxi (刘禹锡) in the mid-Tang Dynasty, and the literary thoughts on "qi" (气) by Liu Yuxi, Bai Juyi and others, all gave him influence and inspiration. The aesthetic ideas of respecting truth and letting emotions contained in the "theory of original energy and nature" created the uniqueness of Li Shangyin's poetry creation in terms of themes and styles, forming the overall "expressing emotions" (缘情) characteristics of his poetry. The aesthetic thought of the "theory of original energy and nature" is obviously influenced by Taoism, and is an important supplement to the traditional Confucian literary thought with political education as its basic function, and the two are not contradictory.
Li Shangyin combines Confucianism and Taoism, forming his complex and unique personal appearance. To fully understand his poetic art, we must grasp this basic connotation of Li Shangyin's poetic thought.
(The author is a professor at the Institute of Chinese Culture, Beijing Language and Culture University (北京语言大学中华文化研究院), and vice president of the Chinese Li Shangyin Research Association (中国李商隐研究会).)
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